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Taranaki Daily News, 10 August 1921, Page 3

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GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. COALITION WINS THE STEEPLES. By Telegraph —Press Association. Christchurch, Last Night. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s Grand National meeting opened to-day in fine weather. The Governor-General and suite were present. The course was slightly holding. The totalisator investments were £67,608, against £72,844 on the opening day last year. Results: TALLY HO STEEPLES.—Morning Glow (Mr. R. W. Johnson) 1, Petitesse 2, Likelihood 3. The only starters. Likelihood ran off. Won by six lengths. No time was taken. TRIAL HURDLES.—Penury Rose (R. Kaan) 1, Te Oro 2, Master Boris 3. Scratched: Dribble. Sir Fanciful fell. Won by two Lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, 3min 26 3-ssec. HUNTERS’ HURDLES.—Ready (S. Walls) 1, Pamplona 2, Birlrenvale 3. Scratched: Likelihood. Won by a head, a poor third. Time, 3mtn 29 l-ssec. JUMPERS’ FLAT HAND .CAP.—Demagogue (J. R. Kaan) 1, Multive 2, Kauri King 3. All started. Won by two lengths, a head between second and third. Time, 2min 45 2-5 sec. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, of 2100 sovs; Sy 2 miles. COALITION (11. McSweeney), 12.7 n 1 COROGLEN 2 FIRST LINE 3 All started. Gay Boy, Master Hamilton and Waimai fell. Won by three lengths, the same distance between second and third. Time, Twin 15 4-ssec. A protest, against the. winner for Interference with Coroglen was dismissed. Following arc previous winners of the Grand National Steeplechase from 1910: 1910 To Arai, J. 1.9, W. Young; time, 7.15 1-5 1911 Parltutu, 10.2, R. Thompson. 7.12 4-5. 1912 Capt. Jingle, . 11.7, Jos. O’Connell, 7.27. 1913 Bercola, 11.3, .Ter. O’Connell, 7.24 4-5. 1914 Tim Doolan. 10.2, A. McFlinn, 7.113-5. 1915 Ngatoa, 9.9, W. Adams, 7.13. 1916 Waimai, U.S, E. C. Rae, 7.241-5. 1917 Master Strowan, 10.11, R. McSeveney, 7.19 .1918 St. Elmn, 9.11, R. Thompson, 7.13 1-5. 1919 Lochella, 9.9, S. Henderson, 7.10. 1920 Coalition, 11.13, H. McSweeney, 7.29 2-5. ENFIELD STEEPLES.—Fire Eater (T.

O’Connor) 1, John Bunny 2, Tigerland 3. Scratched: Viceregal, Tidal Wave. Won by six lengths, four lengths between second and third. Pokanekane fell. Time, 3min 58 3-ssec. WINTER CUP.—Clean Sweep (J. Campbell)' 1. Heathersprig 2, Royal Star 3. Scratched: Mustard Pot, Miss Muriel. Won by two lengths, a head between, second .and third. Time, linin 46 2-ssec. Following are previous winners of the Winter Cup from 1910: 1910 Nyland, 10.1, A. Oliver, 1.44 4-5. 1911 Undecided, 9.11, R. Hatch, 1.46 1-5. 1912 Magdala, 9.0, IL Donovan, J 47 4-5 1913 Parky, 9.0, h. Telford, 1.43 .2-5. 1914 Chortle, 9.12, B. Deeley, 1.42. 1915 Banksla, 9.11., b. Deeley, 1.41 4-5. 1916 Cherry Blossom, 9.1 J. Olsen 148 1917 King Star. 9.t), W. Bell, 1.45 4-5.' 1918 Bedford, 9.13, J, Tapp 1 4;: 1-5 1919 Gazique. Jo.il, H . Robinson, 1.44 1 5. 1920 Tullowen, 9.12, ,1. Olsen, 1.45 2-5. AVONHEAD HANDlCAP—Scrimmage (JI. Young) 1. Cantoris 2. Mirza 3. Scratched: Sembric. Won by a length, a neck between second and third. Time, Jmin 33 l-ssec. NOTES ON THE RACING. KEEN CONTEST FOR THE STEEPLES. HOW COALITION WON. (By Wire. —Special to Daily News.) Christchurch, Last Night. The conditions were ideal to-day for the opening of the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Grand National meeting. A good deal of rain had fallen since Friday, but the course had dried up well and the sun was shining brightly to-day. The attendance did not look as largo as usual, and there was a drop in the totalisator figures. There was some fine racing. The - Grand National Steeplechase- provided one of the best contests in its history. A start was made with the Tally-Ho Steeplechase for maiden hunters. There is some-, thing wrong with the conditions, as the race I has frequently been a failure. To-day it drew only three compel Itors, and after Petitesse had made most of the running. Morning Glow outstayed her and won comfortably. They both jumped well, and so’ did Likelihood, except for baulking at Cults’ fence. He afterwards got round all right, and but. for the mishap might have won. Sir Fanciful and Penury Rose were fancied for the Trial Hurdles. The former went out early, falling at the second hurdle. Ho' is becoming expensive. Te Oro was always one of the leaders. Pariform went with him for six furlongs, and then gave place io Master Boris. On reaching the straight Penury Rose shot up and he won decisively. It was an attractive performance. Tigrltiya jumped nadiy. The seven in the Hunters' Hurdles were not a good lot. Birkenvalo and Grange were fancied. The. former accompanied Pamplona to the front for nearly a mile, and then faded out. Ready and Pamplona fought a great finish over the last two furlongs. Ready just winning. He is useful, and will win again aunong the moderates in the south during the spring. Pamplona is a half brother to’ Lochella, and is a good sort. There was a good field of thirteen for tne Jumpers’ Flat Handicap, nine of them being Grand National hurdlers. Dribble, Demagogue and Kauri King were fancied. Demagogue shot out at the entrance to the straight and won nicely from Multive and Kauri King, both of whom finished well. If he can jump Demagogue will be hard to beat on Thurs-

day, but Multivc’s form impressed me more favorably. Hyttus was one of the pace-mak-ers for a. mile, when he faded out, while Gladful and Fisher also failed at the end. The Grand National Steeples attracted thirteen starters. Gay Boy-fell at. the first fence, bringing Master Hamilton down, but the rest of the field jumped all the obstacles. It was a great race all the way. Coroglen and Waimai alternated the lead, but Coalition, £>turdee, Master Strowan, and Luke were In close attendance for the first half. Then Luke commenced to go back. First Line taking his place. There was not a great deal between these six at the sod wall five furlongs from home, Coroglen, Waimai and Coalition being together at the head of the bunch. Racing for the next fence Coroglen dropped back a little. Waimai led Coalition over this and also over the last obstacle, which he ran down badly. He got over, hut slipped on landing and fell. It was hard luck, as he seemed to have had the race in band. Coalition then went on to win comfortably from Coroglen, with First Line finishing well in third place. Then caiine Master Strowan and Sturdee, both of whom were stopping a bit at the end. Coroglen ran a good race, jumping safely, though not as fast as some of his-more experienced rivals. The win of Coalition was full of merit and the public was not slow to recognise this. He was always one of the front division, and , though he was being kicked up to his task five furlongs from home, he finished on strongly. Fire Eater was fancied for the Enfield Steeples, and he won easily. • after being in front practically all the way. John Bunny finished fast to beat Tigerland, who should improve during the meeting. Fire Eater has won four races on end in a few weeks, and he is not done with yet. Pokanekane fell at the first fence and broke his neck. The Winter Cup was a good race most of the way, but Clean Sweep shot out at the distance and won decisively from Heathersprig and Royal Star, both of whom began slowly. Pine Arch was another who came from a long way back. Killowen and Fabrinade made the early pace, with Callaghan and Some Kid handy, but all four stopped badly at the straight. No excuse was possible for Callaghan, who is not a racehorse. Vagabond and Onslaught were the last pair to finish. Kareao did not get out, smarrry and ,ii»v«r tt-a front* '

In the Avonhead Handicap Scrimmage was solidly backed and she duly landed, after being one of the leaders all the way. She is a sister to Onslaught, and rather useful. Cantoris was finishing well in second place, just beating Mirza, another decent sort. Treso was backed, but ran badly. METROPOLITAN TROTS. SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. Christchurch, August 9. Following are the trotting acceptances: IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP.—Marvin Junior, Pieter Timmerman Isec., Our Goldie, Truganini, Wild Tree 2, Kola Boy,» Bundaberg, Platinum 5, Kola Bell, Ballin, Randolph 6, Nighborn 7, Delville Wood 8, Lady Lena, Two Bells, Mangaov.tu, Earl Derby, Agnes W., Miss Lorna, Peter Bell, Meritorious, Balena 9. DASH HANDICAP.—Partner, Xavier Isec., Captain Stanley, Birdwood, Huon Patch 2, Letitia, Frank Tracey, Bell Fashion 3sec, Gold Queen, Silver Shoe, Hayseed, Henry Tracey, Soprano, Duke Whips, Bush Boy, Imperial Fan 4, Wonderland, Embracer, Breadalbano, Robert Dillon, Watchman, Nell Pointer, Glen , Mavis, Lady Pointer 5. KING GEORGE HANDICAP.—Author Diljon scr., Willie Lincoln 4, General Link 6, Asturio, Emilius 7, Agathos, Jack Arrah, Whispering Willie, Vice-Admiral 8, Oruarangi 10. BELGIUM HANDlCAP.—Thixcndale Isec., Nelson Derby, Dillon Direct 2, Doraldina, Medallions 3, Lewis McKinney 4, Imperial Junior, Bon Patch, Thea, Coldwater 4, Albert Mallace, Malice, Gladiola, Oaknut, Oratorio, Gladeye 5. LINCOLN HANDlCAP.—Shanghai, Matty’s Boy, Prince Burlington 3sec, Jewelwood, Malice, Hiram Galindo, George the Fourth, Sea Nymph, The Dook 5, Cammie, Elite, Ella Wood. Princess Zoe, Ramaroa 6, Billy Dillon. Lackis 14 ood, Vera K. 7, Grand Denver, Cardinal and Blue ’ Bl >' n Wood ’ "alter Raleigh 8. AVON HANDlCAP.—Whispering Willie 2sec., Homeleigh’’ Dick 6, Belmont Chimes 7, King Capitalist 8, Marietta, Theseus 10, Billy Parole 11, Effie Bingen, Harold Child, Navarre 13, Olive L. 14, Miss Patty 15, Marvin Junior Koraki, Gay Wilkes, Truganini, Overrate 16. CANTERBURY HANDlCAP—Sympathy, Paul Dufault Isec., Royal Step, Nancy Stair, Vilo, Nellie Scott 2, Captain Stanley 3, Wild Briar 4, Pegasus, Peter Mac. Mokamaka 5.

SPEEDWAY HANDICAP,—CeIIo Sydney Wilkes, Albert Cling, Man o’ War, Marie Tempest scr,, Trix Pointer, Gleaming, Goldstream Isec., Paul Dufault, Partner, Asturio, Moneymaker 2, Jack Arrah, Chid, Guynemer, Trooper Dillon, Tatsy Dillon, Legacy 4« TJ.C. DISTRICT COMMITTEE. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. A meeting of the T.J.C. District Committee was held last night. Present: Messrs. L. A. Nolan (chairman), L. B. Webster, G. Fraser, A. Alexander, A. R. Standish, W. T. Hookham, O. W. Sole, and F. Orbell. An application was received from the Tar.*naki Trotting Club for permission to use the T.J.C. course for a trotting meeting between tl'c days of the club’s autumn meeting. It ! was resolved to grant permission subject to certain conditions, the rental to he arranged. : Certificates of fitness of character for trainers’ licenses were granted E. George, P. Coffey, D. Monoghan, and for jockey’s license W. H. Copesiake (subject to conditions). Certificates for Qualification as gentlemen riders were granted to D. George, A. B. Cole, J. O. Cramer. E.. C. Cole, and T. C. Anstls. The 1 allowing officers for the ensuing year were elected;—Stewards: Messrs. W. T. Hookham, H. Linn, W. P. Nlcoll, F. Orbell. A. Thomson, L. B. Webster, W. C. Weston, C. Fraser and B. IT. Chaney. Programme Committee.- -Messrs. L. A. Nolan, A. R. Standish, N. King, J. McLeod, H. H. Chaney, and A. Alexander. Course Committee.—Messrs. L. A. Nolan, A. Alexander, W. P. Nieoll, B. H. Chaney, 0. W. Sole. A. R. Standish, and F. Orbell. District Committee. —Messrs. L. A. Nolan (chainman), N. King, J. McLeod, B. H. Chaney, G. Fraser and O. W. Sole. 1 Mr. J. Cameron was appointed judge for the Christmas meeting, and Mr. J. It. L. Stanford for the autumn meeting. The starter for the Christmas meeting will bo Mr. A. Vincent; autumn meeting, Mr. C. O'Connor. Mr. J. Bennett was appointed time-keeper, and Mr. H. Coyle handicappcr,\ Mr A. Goldwater clerk of scales, and Mr. W. F. Jvicvll assistant clerk of scales. Dr. Fookes was elected hon. surgeon, ana Mr. R. B. Woods hon. vet. surgeon, Mr. A. Thomson clerk of the course, and ’Mr. J. S. S. Medley auditor. Votes of thanks were accorded Mr. L. A. Nolan and the lion. O. Samuel, for past services, and for representing the club at the Racing Conference. NORTH TARANAKI HUNT MEETING. (To the Editor.) Sir, —flow is it more consideration to owners was not given in drawing up the above programme? The acceptances close before the Hawera meeting when they could easily do so the day after. Even the weights could come out the same day and the acceptances close in the evening. Race No. 2 would be better No. 8, and vice versa, so as a sprinter could start in both if wanted.- I am, etc., OWNER. New Plymouth, August 9, 1921.