THE BIG STEEPLECHASE

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20503, 20 May 1938, Page 11

THE BIG STEEPLECHASE

ALL IRISH ON THE UPGRADE HUSKIE HANDILY PLACED CLARION CALL WILL CARRY FIELD ALONG

2.10 TE RAPA STEEPLECHASE Or £750; about 3 miles. st. lb. CLARION CALL, Mr G. R. Grace’s b g, by Hunting Song—Saxon Saint, aged (L. G. Morris, Awapuni) li 12 ALL IRISH, Messrs. A. J. Sinales and M. J. O’Connor’s b g, by Illumination—Kikl, aged (owners, Ellerslie), J. H. Mcßae 10 9 RIOTOUS, Mr L. Knapp’s blk g, by Birkdale Crosswords, aged, (owners, Awapuni) F. E. Baker 10 5 FOREST GLOW, Mrs A. H. Marshall’s br g. by Townboy—Lady Winsome, aged (L. Knapp, Awapuni) 9 10 HUSKIE, Mr P. Corbett’s ch g, by Snow King—Sag, aged (R. J. Mateer, Matamata), J. Muir ... 9 7 NEIL, Mr J. M. Buchanan and Dr. M. O. Pezaro’s br g, by Lucullus —Little Flower, aged (J. M. Buchanan, Ellerslie) 9 6 VALPEEN, Mr G. Campbell’s b g. by Yalkyrian Unknown, aged (owner, Okoroire) 9 5 LUCIDUS, Mr W. E. Thomson’s b g, ty Illumination—Merry r-ara, eged (M. J. Carroll, To Rapa) . 9 3 MIO LUME, Mr A. Russo’s b g. by Illumination —Merry Sara, aged, <D. R. Russo, Cambridge > .... 9 0 BRYCE STREET, Mr 11. D. Caro’S li g ,by Little England—Chanclt. r.yrs (M. J. Carroll. To Rapa). N. C. Trillo 9 0 WYKEMIST, Mr D. A. Preston’s blk g. by Royal >»a«* Fairy Finn, agog (A. ouinllvan. Takanini; . 9 n reserved for earlier in the day. Mio j,, and W\ kernisf will all odd inleresl lo ’ he a • limns ra.-e in which preference for the credentials of

Some of the Dominion’s leading steeplechase talent is engaged in the big attraction of the day and every indication points to a spectacular encounter, Clarion Gall is looking a picture of condition and the latest record of this polished jumper claims attention. After winning the Egmont Steeplechase with 10.12 he completely outclassed the opposition in the Wanganui Steeplechase the other week over to-morrow’s distance with 11.9. All Irish appeals as one of the likeliest to extend him. He lias proved himself a good ’chaser in the past and indicated a return to form by winning over hurdles at Avondale recently. Yesterday he gave a polished display over the country at headquarters and promises to strip in great fettle. Riotous failed in the Wanganui Steeplechase due largely to the torrid pace set early by Clarion Cali, but in the event of the going being holding to-mor-row he may be seen to belter advantage. Forest Glow has been in the money in his last four starts, his last appearance being in the Grandstand Steeplechase at Wanganui. in which he finished third. Another likely improver is Huskie, a reliable jumper, who beat all but Clarion Call and Royal Fire in the Egmont Steeplechase. He shaped well over the Te Rapa country in Use final trials yesterday. Neil .jumps well and claims the Mangere Steeplechase to his credit. Yolpeen possess ;l jumper's chance, an.l Lucidus. who lias been racing consistently well of late, mav be e. Bryce Si reel t I pr-mi Ce. it. hUSKIE >na \ be shown ALL ini£H CLARION CALL