RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21792, 26 May 1936, Page 14

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES Mtey 30—Foxtoc R.C. Siay 30, June 3, 6—Auckland R.C. June 4. 6—Otaki Maori R.C. June o—Ashburton County R.C. June 11. 13—Hawke’s Bay J.C. June 20, 23—Napier Park R.C. June 20, 23. 24—Dunedin J.C. June 23—Opotiki J.C. (at Tauranga). June 27—Oamaru J.C. July I—Dannevirke Hunt Club. July 7. ». 11—Wellington R.C. July 18—Hawke's Bay Hunt Club. July 18—Waimate District H.C. July 22—Rangitikei Hunt Club. Juiy 23. 25—Poverty Bay Turf Club. July 25—South Canterbury Hunt Club. July 25—Manawatu R.C. TROTTING FIXTURES !L} 3G—Canterbury Park TC. J Vi —Ashburton T C. J2 ; j, 23 —Auckland T.C TTIiF GOSSIP An Attractive Card 2:■ - i - cyr-mme for the Oamaru 2 - C-uos vmter meeting on June -• ; for five galloping and two i:.; ( i.;: 1 -. the former comprising; - and Hunters’ Steeplechase of tcvs, tv. o miles; Novice Stakes of 82 suvs, for non-winners of race or to the value of 50 sovs, six furlings; Grange Handicap of 140 sovs, tne mile; Winter Hack Handicap of 120 sovs. one mile and a quarter; Farewell Hack Handicap of 100 sovs, six loxioags. The club is endeavouring to make suitable train arrangements to tnaoie all horses, both north and south 04 Oamaru, to return home at the conclusion of the programme. Nominations for all events will close on June 16. Geraldine &.C. The annual report of the committee of the Geraldine Racing Club, to be presented to the annual meeting of members on Thursday, states that the year commenced with a credit balance <J £sl, and closed with a credit of £472. The totalisator turnover for the two days’ meeting in September last was £ 16,585 10s, as against £15,315 10s last year. The payment of inward rail Height on ail horses starting at the meeting cost the club £l3B as compared with £llß in the previous year. Improvements were carried out during the year at a cost of £157. Mistaken Identity The support for Half Note which made him a good second choice for the concluding event at Washdyke on Saturday was somewhat surprising. No douot me move was because there was an impression that he ran a good n#ce on the first day, but he was mistaken for Great Star, who was one of tjhe three leaders until well into the Mraigiu. whereas Half Note was always well back and finished some distance from the placed division. There tfas also seme public doubt regarding Metal Bird, who was in line with Fair Weather and Great Star for most of tnc journey, and in consequence there was very little support for him in his litiiurday's race, in which his apprentice rider, M. Caddy, carried more than Jet dead weight. A Beneficial Spell

Semite for Conference The following remits were submitted and it was decided to forward them to the Racing Conference for consideraIn granting to any trainer such license it shall be a condition thereof that for every five horses in training by the applicant at the time the application is made, the applicant shall forthwith employ at least one apprentice and for every additional five horses (or fraction thereof) being trained at any one time during the term of such license by the applicant he shall employ such additional apprentices as the executive committee shall direct.” “(2) The programme of every race meeting at which the totalisator is used shall, unless the executive committee otherwise authorises in writing, include: (a) On each day at least one steeplechase or hurdle race, provided that in lieu thereof between September 30 in one year and March 31 in the next succeeding year, inclusive, such programme may include a flat race at welter weights, or a handicap flat race at 9-0 minimum, in which only recognised steeples or hurdle race jockeys, approved by the stewards, shall be eligible to ride.” An Attractive Cross The most recent booking to the young Blandford stallion, Solicitor General, recently imported to the Elderslie Stud, is Mr G. Hall’s mare Sweet Beauty, the dam of Rebel Star. The number of mares that SolicitorGeneral is to be mated with in his first season is limited, and his list is now almost full. The mating of Solicitor General and Sweet Beauty is an attractive piece of breeding, for it furnishes crosses of St. Simon, Musket, and Barcaldine, and should produce a staying racehorse, if there is anything in blood lines. Two recent arrivals at Elderslie are the Queensland mares. Royal Smile, by Sir Dighton, and Daandine. by Talgalbra, both to be mated with Solicitor General. These mares are owned by Mr Colin Clark, who already has some brood mares, with foals by Iliad and Night Raid, at Elderslie. The English Derby On Thursday next, at 5.25 p.m., the New Zealand national stations will rebroadcast a commentary on the running of the English Derby, the description being given from the grandstand. Epsom racecourse, by R. C. Lyle, one of the best known of the British Broadcasting Corporation’s commentators. The first commentary on the Derby was broadcast in 1926. but as it was not permissible in those days to mention anything at all about the race, and certainly not the name of the winner, the commentary consisted solely of a description of the scene on Epsom Downs. Although that in itself was sufficient to provide a most interesting broadcast, it was hardly satisfying to those who expected to hear of the progress of the race. The following year broadcast commentaries were legitimised, but even then there were difficulties, especially when one microphone had to be put out of action in order to deprive listeners of the highlyflavoured remarks of someone who had been badly treated by the bookies in the earlier races. No Parallel The Derby is not only a horse race, it is a tradition —something that is characteristic of England and has no parallel anywhere in the world. Many of those who go to Epsom go there not only to see the horses and the racing, but to mingle with the crowds, to prowl among the gipsies, the costers, the roundabouts, the “three shies a penny,” the “lavender-for-luck” vendors, and to risk a shilling or two with the man who knows a certain winner. The scene on the Downs remains unchanged, year in, year out, and, thanks to broadcasting, the multitude who are unable to be present at the Derby can share in the noise and excitement and .hear without any delay whether their particular choice was a lucky one—and how many are there who have not a special interest in a certain horse? The Derby was first contested in 1780, and is now worth about £6OOO. The record number of subscribers to the race is 404, in 1931. Only one woman has won the race—Lady James Douglas (with Gainsborough), in 1918. Bahram, last year’s winner, also won the St. Leger and the Two Thousand Guineas of 1935. TROTTING NOTES Reminders Nominations for the Ashburton Trotting Club’s winter meeting and final payments for the New Zealand Sapling Stakes will fall due on Friday at 9 p.m. Acceptances for the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting will close tomorrow at noon. The pacing stallion x.cyal Silk (4min 18sec), who was located at lunaru last season, has been acquired by Mr T. Horne, of Wyndham.

Wino made his reappearance after ft long absence at Washdyke on Saturday. and as he was a good deal above ftinaseif, he was at the tail of the field 41 the finish of the Farewell Handicap. Me has been in M. B. Edwards’s stable iace being recommissioned, and is vcfidently expected to be again a use-stake-earner later in the year. fiUtcd to Derby Winner ‘Messrs O’Neill Brothers have sent to Cox an attractive-looking yearling §y by Siegfried from Zarene, thus a !i-sister to the Derby winner, wenoerg. to be prepared for heir and Bad Points

• Since bookmakers were licensed, %tre have been improved attendances # met lings in South Australia, but the Ik fens.ng of betting shops has negaikfed the results which were expected. Xfc* betting shops have proved an easy tuuon ol the problem of dealing with :gal betting, and they are playing small part in helping to balance ■ stale budget. It is expected that llpiung taxation will yield about £209.090 to the Government. The racig clubs get a share of the profits worn the betting shops, as well as from $«; bookmakers operating on the racecourses, but probably, says “Chiron,” it. the “Australasian,” they would do r .ucli belter, and racing would be improved, by the abolition of the betting mops, and the restriction of betting to t:.e racecourses, with the bookmakers and tclaiisatcr operating together, as tney are doing in Melbourne. If that were done there would be a rapid improvement in the quality of the South Australian racing, which, at the moment. is at a very low standard in respect to the quality of the horses. But while the Government is able to draw so much revenue from the betting mops there is no likelihood of them ever being closed, so the South Australian racing clubs will have to struggle along as best they can under usung circumstances. Southern Clubs

Southland Pacers M. C. McTigue recently took over the two Southland pacers Rocks Ahead and Lady Stirling, and although both have the reputation of being very speedy up to a mile and a half, the acid test will come when they line up against a number at Addington. McTigue. whose headquarters are at Methven, has not enjoyed much luck during the last few months, but the only reason is the lack of material to work on. There are few uetter trainers, and he has little to learn from any of the present-day drivers. Possibly Rocks Ahead and Lady Stirling will change the fortunes of the stable for a time. In Saddle

Mile saddle races are all too few nowadays, and it is pleasing to note the Canterbury Park Trotting Club still retains one of these events on each of its programmes. One advantage lies in the opportunities presented to the younger generation of horsemen who would have to wait till Dooms-

A conference of racing clubs in the North Otago and South Canterbury c .Uriels will be held at Timaru on Thursday, when the following remits wul be considered: —CIJ Report on the result of operation of new method of collecting accounts; (2) suggested nearing house of all accounts due by owners to clubs; <3) portable electric totalisator; <4) trotting events on hum ciub programmes. In-Breeding At one period in-breeding to the h.gh-spirited St. Simon would not have been regarded with favour, and for lumping stock would have been fairly scouted- However, records reveal successful results, and the most recent illustration is presented in connexion with the Great Eastern Steeplechase at Onkapannga. South Australia, last month. Gnair, winner, is by St. Spasa, son of St. Amant, grandson of St. Simon, from a mare by Comedy Kmg. son of Persimmon and grandson cf St, Simon.

HurUm Jockey Club The annual meeting of the Marton Jockey Club was held last week, Mr ii J D. McManaway presiding. The president’s report stated that the club meetings had proved very successful, and that the membership had shown a satisfactory increase. Finances were in a healthy state. Officers were elected as follows:—Patron. Dr. S. Skerman; president. Mr McManaway; vice-presi-dents, Messrs R. E. Beckett F. R. H. Brice. J. R. L. Stanford, and J. Bull; committee and stewards, Dr. Skerman and Messrs Beckett. Brice, J. Brice. H. J. Cameron. A. T. Gatrell, L. Hammond, McManaway. E. Openshaw. Bull, Stanford, S. R. Hammond, K. R. Scoon, A. H. Marshall. W. H. Duncan, J. Quirk, H T. Whale. H. W. Lampp, and P. W. Briaat; hon. treasurer, Mr F. Brice. Co-try dabs

Following a suggestion that country dubs should get more assistance from the Government. the Marton Club decided that a letter be forwarded to the muinhsr' for the district seeking the Oon—monfs aid in reducing taxation tlih country clubs which are we both ends meet

day for a chance to show their ability in a sulky. Each saddle race shows our riders to be as good as ever thev were, and given the opportunity they would prove just as good in sulky as in saddle. Too many of the older brigade of reinsmen cling to the idea that they are as good as ever they were, and forget that the passing years are taking taeir toll of nerve and judgment. The rule which grades drivers into different classes serves no useful purposes, but kenn followers of trotting are looking forward to the day when there will be introduced races in which apprentices only will be allowed to drive. Hey Spec Hey Spec, at his best, is one of the fastest pacers in New Zealand, but he has a too regular failing of dwelling on the mark. Few horses can afford to do this nowadays, especially in sprint events. Occasionally Rey Spec goes away steadily enough, and when he does he is most difficult to beat. In his case expert reinsmanship is the main factor in any success he attains, and E. C. McDermott, M. Holmes, and R. B. Berry have all won races with him. With any of these reinsmen in the sulky on Saturday next Rey Spec will have to be reckoned with.

A New Totalisator For some time a committee from the New Zealand Metropolitan and Canterbury Park Clubs has had under consideration the installation of a new totalisator at Addington, and several models have been submitted. It is understood that a machine has been selected after the question of finance and suitability has been fully discussed, and if arrangements are carried through, Cup week in November should see a new and up-to-date system working at Addington. The Sapling Stakes The final payment for the New Zealand Sapling Stakes will be taken up to Friday next, and although there is likely to be a big weeding out from the list of those still remaining eligible, it is expected that there will be 15 or 16 at the post on June 13. The Ashburton classic race has come into favour during recent years, and with a South Island sports-loving public is one of the most popular events in the trotting calendar. It was not always so, and the small number of starters in several years would have given a less progressive club an excuse to discontinue the race. The Ashburton officials. however, have always looked ahead, and any meeting that is fostered by this club is assured of success. The advisability of racing two-year-olds has always been a debatable point with many of the diehards, but results have proved that winners of Sapling Stakes have gone on to win amongst the best horses in New Zealand, and they have earned money at a period when other horses of the same age have been in the early stages of their education. It is only necessary to mention horses like Ahuriri, Taurekareka. Kohara, Arethusa, Silver de Oro. Taxpayer, War Buoy, and Frisco Lady in this connexion, it cannot be said that the early training and racing have affected any one of these horses. In two-year-old racing there is always a prospect for the owner and breeder of horses to receive an early return on his original outlay .and the cost of training. In America, the home of trotting, the training of juveniles has been brought to a fine art. ASHBURTON COUNTY R.C. NOMINATIONS The following nominations have been received for the Ashburton County Racing Club’s meeting, to be held on June 6:— HINDS HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; one mile and a half —Solwit, Miss Winstone, Footwork, Streamline, Wexford Bridge, Crash, Nightcap, Hunting Go, Collossian. MORETON HACK HANDICAP, of 75 sovs; six furlongs—Rose of Tralee, Gold Coat. Needful, Execution. Rotokino, Fiord, Call Money, Lady Kate. Lochain, Grampian, Braw Lad, Culottc, Silver Coat, Colombo.

LYNDHURST TROT HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; 3min 43sec class: one mile and a half—Renown’s Best, Chieftainess, Parisienne, Temaraire, Buddy, Black Marble, Rebel Girl, Maltravers, Lord Worthy. Lord Axworthy, Aide-de-Camp, Apollo, Zincali, Frisco Boy, Donald Dhu, Labourman. Peter Bee, Pukeuri. Green Tanger. Old Faithful, Fine Art. Grattan Girl. Mary Aubert, Royal Doulton, Laureen Wood, Becky Direct, Renew, Heather Queen. MAYFIELD HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Rose of Tralee, Execution, Red Top. Honour’s Lass, Lady Kate, Latitude, Madge’s Coin, Last Refrain, Impossible, Cape Gabo.

DROMORE HACK STEEPLECHASE, of 110 sovs; two miles—Pahu, Trisox, Scotsden, Velvet, Wykemist, Hostage, Barrington, Night Wind. MARONAN HANDICAP, of 95 sovs; seven furlongs—Rbyal Gallant, Execution, Golden Dart, Wino, Final Shot. Cranford, Metal Bird, Epris, Davolo. WINCHMORE TROT HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; Smin 39sec class; one mile and a half—Renown’s Best. Chieftaincss, Glorietta, Red Flyer, Southern Chief, U. Scott, Cam Dillon, Trinidad, Lord Axworthy, Lottie Guy, Boltaire, Peter Silk, Player, Native Son. Casanova, Dual, Tenor. Hazel Russell, Royal Doulton, Credit Funds, Garry Thorpe, Fay Rey, Gaillard, Reno, Major Guy, King’s Drive. V.R.C. MEETING ACCEPTANCES (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT.) MELBOURNE, May 25. Top weights and New Zealand horses to take part in the Victoria Racing Club’s Grand National meeting are as follows: — GRAND NATIONAL HURDLES st. lb. st. lb. Full Charge 11 3 Nyerimilang 10 11 Sixteen King Colossus 10 3 Annas 11 2 Revision .. 9 4 Pooley Bridge 11 1 Calydon .. 9 2 GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE st. lb. st. lb. Sixteen King Colossus 10 9 Annas 11 8 Calydon ~ 9 6 Wirrate .. 11 6 Mernbo .. 9 6 Fulham .. 11 6 Reminder .. 9 5 Nyerimilang 11 4 Hit the Deck 9 2 Baanya .. 11 4

WAIKATO R.C.

DIAMOND WINS STEEPLECHASE U>axsa assocutiok txleoeamo HAMILTON, May 25. The Waikato Racing Club’s meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather. There was a good attendance, and the track was in excellent order. Totalisator investments amounted to £19,918 10s, against £'13,094 last year, making a total of £46,328 10s, an increase of £15,783 10s on last year. Results;— MELVILLE HACK STEEPLECHASE, Of 175 sovs. About two miles and a quarter. 3. 3—ALLEGRETTO 9-0 J. McLaughlin 3 4. 4—The Hiker 9-1 .. J. Fergus 2 g. g—llluminagh 9-0 .. A. Gilmer 3 2, 1 Arctic Star 10-11 D. O’Connor; 1, 2 En Tour 9-12 W. Rennie; 5, 5 Ardmanning 9-3 A. Munsden; 9, 9 Diacquedoon 9-0 Ferguson; 10, 10 Temonatekapa 9-0 Cotter; 7. 6 Adsum 9-0 Tillow; 6, 7 Cordon 9-0 C. Thompson also started. Won by two and a half lengths; length between second and third. Time, 4min 31 3-ssec.

HANGATIKI HACK HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs.

1. I—SERGIA 7-7 .. J. Winder 1 4. 4—Sweet Rose 8-10 W. Thomson 2 14. 11—Queen Nona 8-9J W. Stewart 3

2, 2 Pukeko 9-7 I. Smith: 6. 5 Bellbroney 8-13 Walsh; 3, 3 Mustang 9-7 Dowrick; 5. 6 Day Wind 8-6 P. Fearn; 7. 7 Orac 7-7 Callahan; 13, 13 Miss Hornett 7-3 Dornan; 9, 12 Hawthorn 7-3 Hibberd; 12, 8 Glenthawn 7-0 Howe; 15, 16 Calcutta 7-0 Vaughan: 9, 8 Cappy 7-0 Savage; 17, 17 Tree of Heaven 7-0 Evans; 16, 15 Stormy Weather 7-0 C. Goulsbro; 9. 10 Solas 7-0 Cameron; 8, 14 Strongspear 7-0 Tattersall also started.

Won by a length; two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 30 2-ssec.

WAIKATO HURDLES HANDICAP, Of 250 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 5. 4—MODERN MAID 9-11

Rennie 1 7. 7—Benighted 9-0 J. McLaughlin 2 1. 2—Silk Sox 9-13 .. L. Dulieu 3 4, 5 Soloist 11-12 Webby: 2, 1 Master Musk 10-9 McGregor: 3, 3 Saltspray 10-2 McDonald: 6, 6 Prince of Orange 9-6 Gilmer; 10, 10 Silver Wattle 9-0 Vincent: 8, 9 Count Roussillion 9-0 Trilo; 11, 11 Kanapa 9-0 Smith; 9, 8 Summer Hill 9-0 Thomson also started.

Won by two and a h a h lengths; two lengths between second and third. Time. 3min 17 l-ssec.

GORDONTON HANDICAP, Of 225 sovs. One mile.

1. I—GRATEFUL 7-13 R. W. Savage 1 9. 9 —Velocipede 8-8 .. C. Mclnally 2 2. 4—Onewhetu 8-12 .. A. E. Ellis 3

4, 8 Royal Appellant 9-0 Cameron; 8, 6 Sinking Fund 8-11 McKenzie; 5, 3 Horowhenua 8-4 Kearns; 3, 5 Lagoon 8-1 S. Tremain; 11, 10 Delrain 7-13 J. Mclnally; 6, 2 Scotland 7-11 P. Fearn; 10, 12 Sea Fox 7-8 A. Messervy; 15, 17 Bonny Gay 7-5 Callahan; 17, 16 Miss Lu 7-5 Vaughan; 16, 18 Coronis 7-0 Hibbcrd: 14, 14 Star Artist 7-0 Howe: 19. 19 Alby 7-0 Goulsbro; 18, 15 Wahine Reihi 7-0 R. Fearn: 13, 13 Arawa Rose 7-0 W. Thomson; 12, 11 Keith Lu 7-0 Horne; 7, 7 Te Hai 7-0 Clifford also started. Won by half a length; three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, Imin 41 l-ssec. KING COUNTRY STEEPLECHASE, Of 250 soys. About two miles and a half. 1. I—DIAMOND 10-5 .. R. Smith 1 4. 3—Roxy 9-0 .. .. W. Preston 2 7. 7—Spalpiko 9-0 .. R. Savage 3 5, 5 Valpeen 12-2 W. J. Bowden; 2, 2 King's Archer 10-12 Mcßae; 3, 4 Roya! Limond 10-10 D. O’Connor; 6. 6 Clan Ronald 9-3 A. Gilmer also started. Won by four lengths; 100 yards between second and third. Time, 4min 51sec. MAEROA HANDICAP Of 175 sovs. Six furlongs. 1. I—PUSS MOTH 7-7 .. Horne 1 6. 6—Tooley Street 7-4 .. R. Kearns 2 10. 11—Gold Mission 8-5 ~ J. Leach 3 13. 13 King Rcy 8-13 A. Gilmer; 7, 7 Boughal 8-9 Mclnally; 3, 2 Enge 8-9 Green; 4, 5 Royal Dance 8-6 Clifford; 14, 14 Greek Gold 7-13 R. McTavish; 16, 12 Adalene 7-10 Long; 12, 14 Bellkyrian 7-9 P. Fearn; 5, 3 Princess Star 7-6 Thomson; 11, 10 Dollar Bill 7-1 Messervy; 2, 4 Prince Acre 7-0 G. Goulsbro; 9, 9 Whirling 7-0 Vaughan: 8, 8 Mungacre 7-0 Tremain: 15, 16 Winlona 7-0 Mclnally also started. Won by a head; same between second and third. Time, Imin 15sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs. One mile. 3. 3—WOTAN 9-8 .. Jenkins 1 1. I—High Tea 8-9 .. H. Goldfinch 2 11. 11—Hawthorn 8-2 .. O. Mclnally 3 7, 9 Black Man; 9-10 H. Leach; 12. 13 Killadar 9-6 Mcßae; 8, 8 Tutor 9-1 McKenzie; 2, 2 Dark Shadow 8-5 R. Savage: 5, 4 Pound Sterling 8-3 Martin; 15, 15 Flit Acre 8-2 Glading; 6, 6 Le Chasseur 8-1 Horne; 9, 7 Full of Scotch 8-0 Clifford: 10, 10 Cyllaros 8-0 Goulsbro,; 4, 5 Spearcourt 8-0 Green; 16. 16 Air Commodore 8-0 Long: 13. 12 Dust Up 8-0 R. McTavish; 14, 14 Barograph 8-0 Tremain also started. Won by three-quarters of a length; half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 42 4-ssec.

NOTES ON TEE RACING [THE PRESS Special Service.] HAMILTON, May 25. Four each'way-way favourites were successful on the second day of the Waikato Racing Club’s winter meeting at Te Rapa to-day, and the dividends were of much smaller proportions than on Saturday. The best price was returned by Modern Maid, who paid double figures when she won the Waikato Hurdles.

A Convincing Win

Having his first race for sometime, Allegretto scored a very convincing victory in the Melville Hack Steeplechase, for which he was third fancy to Arctic Star and Entour. With the exception of Adsum, who ran off and lost his rider at the second fence. Te Monatekapa, and Diacquedoon, the field kept in close company for most of the way, and five furlongs from home seven of the 11 runners had winning chances. Allegretto was travelling well, and he assumed command abqpt half a mile from home to win with something in hand from The Hiker. Illuminagh battled on for third, and En Tour was a close fourth, with Arctic Star and Cordon handy. Allegretto looks like being good if he keeps sound. Most of the others ran creditable races, although Arctic Star

did scarcely as well as expected. He was very careful at the early fences, but he had every chance. Third Successive Win

The each-way favourite Sergia registered her third successive victory when she wc« the Hangatiki Hack Handicap. Nicely placed on the rails and just behind the leading bunch to the turn Sergia soon ran to the front in the straight, and could probably have made her winning margin more than the length she had to spare. She has been consistent, and has developed into a very useful filly. Sweet Rose attempted to win all the way, and battled on valiantly at the finish without being able to hold off the winner. Queen Nona finished on to get third, and Pukeko did remarkably well to run fourth, after being badly placed on the outside of the field for most of the way. Gappy, Hawthorn, and Miss Hornet did best of the others. The Hurdle Race Patiently handled by W. Rennie, Modern Iviaid came on the scene at the last fence to win the Waikato Hurdles in good style, recording her best performance to date. After Saltspray and Silk Sox had led early, Silk Sox assumed the lead about a mile from home, and it looked as if he might win. when he came to the straight ahead of Silver Wattle and Saltspray. However, Modern Maid ran up quickly in the straight, and when Silk Sox nearly fell at the last fence she scored easily from the fast-fin-ishing Benighted, who would probably have been very troublesome if he had made his effort a little sooner. Silk Sox might have won only for his blunder at the last fence. Saltspray was a creditable fourth, and Master Musk, running on, was closer at the finish than at any other stage. Soloist was never prominent. A Close Finish It was with a determined finishing effort that Grateful won the Gordonton Handicap, after a fine contest. Grateful was always fairly well placed, and after following Alby, Velocipede, Scotland, and Sea Fox into the straight, ran on very attractively over the last furlong to wrest the honours from Velocipede, who led at the distance and fully confirmed his good form of the first day. Onewhetu was behind Grateful at the turn, and finished resolutely on the outside. Alby, after attempting to lead all the way, was fourth with Miss Lu. Delrain, and Scotland close up. Scotland was always prominent, and looked a likely place-getter just after entering the straight. Sea Fox faded out in the straight. The Steeplechasers

The King Country Steeplechase was a duel between Diamond and Roxy, and the former won well at the finish. The two were always well clear of the others, none of whom appeared likely winners at any stage. Roxy had an advantage of a couple of lengths from Diamond at several stages although this was nullified by the fact that he was keeping out fairly wide, and allowing Diamond to come up on the inside each time. Roxy had an advantage of two lengths at the second to last fence, but Diamond out-jumped him at the final obstacle, and eventually beat him very decisively. The form of the others was very moderate and none showed any dash. Royal Limond stopped at the fence where he ran off on the first day, although on this occasion in the first round, his rider set him going again and he went round safely seme distance behind the field. Head and Head Finish Heads separated the placed horses in a desperate finish in tne Maeroa Handicap. victory going to the favourite. Puss Moth, who just beat Tooley Street. Puss Moth was quickly in the lead with Mungacre, and he lasted long enough to win from Tooley Street, who got up on the rails in the last furlong. It apoeared from the press stand as if Tooley Street had won. Gold Mission also finished strongly and Greek Gold came from a long way back for fourth. Adalene, King Rey. and Enge ran good races. King Rcy should be improved by the outing. Prince Acre and Dollar Bill were showing up on the outside rounding the turn, and then failed to go on. Both should do better. Le Grand Improves It was with a dashing finishing run on the rails, that Wotan won the Farewell Hack Handicap. He was well back entering the straight, but he could be seen coming fast on the inside halfway down the straight, where High Tea had wrested the lead from the pacemaker. Hawthorn, and was just ejear. Responding well to the vigorous riding of A. Jenkins, Wotan got up near the end to win going away, from High Tea, who ran another good race. Hawthorn battled on for third, and Dark Shadow was fourth. Le Chasseur and Spearcourt best of the others.

L. and J. Ferguson’s b £ by Frank Worthy

—Bounty H. W. A. Munro's ch c by Jack Potts—

Nessie G. W. Chisnall's br g by Nelson Derby-

Gladiator mare J. Butler's b f by Erin’s King—Wrack— Wild Queen mare G. Stanley’s ch f by Frank Worthy—Molly

ASHBURTON T.C. SECOND FORFEITS After declaration of second forfeits, the following remain in the NEW ZEALAND CHAMPION STAKES, (1936), Of 750 sovs. For three-year-olds. One mile and a half. C. E. Lindsay’s b g by Grattan Loyal— Pat Dillon B. Lee's b c by Frank Worthy—Harold Dillon mare Miss J. Cuff’s b c Southern Chief by Wrack—Regina Logan Mrs E. I. Friedlander's ch g by Jack Potts- —Golden Bond Mrs Fairbairn's br c by Grattan Loyal— Choice Mrs Fairbairn's b f by Grattan Loyal— Bon Rey P. J. Thornton’s b g by Jack Potts—Lady Bountiful W. T. Lowe's ch f by Jack Potts—Real Girl J. Guy’s br f by Silk Thread—PetroVa E. F. C. Hinds's b f Eflic Parrish by Guy Parrish—Lady Effie J. Bryce’s br g by Maxegin—Hal Zolock mare J. Bryce’s b f by Maxegin—Mignonne C. Tasker’s blk £ by Grattan Loyal— Margaret Jay Miss B. Cook’s b f by Grattan Loyal—

Dark Audubon Mrs E. K. Mauger’s b g by Man o’ War— Little Kewpie D. Sugrue’s b f by Grattan Loyal—Trixie Logan N. G. Scott’s b g by Travis Axworthy— Lady Hawthorne E. X. Lelievre’s b f by Travis Axworthy E. X. Lelievre’s b f by Travis Axworthy— Harold Dillon mare

Pointer G. J. Barton’s br c William by Nelson Derby—Happy Rosa G. S. Smith’s br £ by Jack Potts—Erins

Lynn C. P. Cameron’s b c Rapidian by, Jack Potts—Sister Guy W. F. Magson’s b g by Travis Axworthy

—Miss Dorothy J. Randall’s blk f by Silk Thread—Pearl

Light N. E. Pierce’s br g by Great Bingen—

Wild Nita C. S. Donald sb f by Jack Potts—Delco C. S. Donald’s b f by Jack Potts —Logan

Pointer mare C. S. Donald's b. f by Jack Potts-

Auditress C. S. Donald's ch c by Jack Potts— Quality C. S. Donald’s b c by Jack Potts —Alone C. S. Donald sb c by Jack Potts—Mustapha C. S. Donald’s ch c by Jack Potts—Abyssinia £ C. S. Donald’s b c by Jack Potts—Logan

Chimes C. S. Donald's br c by Jack Potts—Film

Star J. Westerman’s ch c by Frank Worthy —Daphne de Oro J. Westerman’s b f Becky Direct by Frank Worthy—Becky Logan W. J. norland's b g by Frank Worthy— Escapade W. J. norland's b g Friso Boy by Jack Potts —Daisy Pointer nrs H. M. Brosnahan's blk c by nan o’ War—Tracy Maid A. Holmes’s blk g Royal Grattan by Grattan Loyal—Wild Princess J. D. Smith’s b f by Jack Potts—Ravens-

girl W. A. Howell’s ch f by Frank Worthy—

Harold Dillon mare H. McNeil’s b c by Acron—Fairhead

Mrs D. R. Revell's ch f Parisienne by Rey

de Oro—Yenot J. Richardson’s b c by Wrack—Sungod

mare C. Rhodes’s br c by Frank Worthy— Necessity E. Holmes’s blk c by Grattan Loyal—Wild

Pointer F. Holmes’s b f by Grattan Loyal—Great

Audubon mare F. Holmes's br c by Frank Worthy—Lulu W. J. T. Lochhead’s b f by Jack Potts— Harold Dillon mare G. R. Hunter’s b c Phalan by Jack Potts —Flossie Harvester Mrs A. E. Smith’s b c by Boltaire—Logaleen D. Nicol's br f by Man o’ War—Scottish Maid J. Thyne’s b g by Man o’ War—Cuplight P. Andrew’s b c by Frank Worthy—Lady Bee Dr. G. Haskins’s b c by Jack Potts—Sympathy Durbar Lodge’s b f by Wrack—Nell Pointer Durbar Lodge’s b g by Wrack—Mambrino’s Last J. Farrell's b g by Nelson Derby—Acushla Machree T. H. McGirr’s b f by Travis Axworthy— St. Bridget E. C. McDermott’s blk f by Grattan Loyal

—Festival T. Crozier’s br f by Jack Potts—Wild Child.

AUCKLAND R.C. REHANDICAPS (PRISS ASSOCIATION TILIORAU.) AUCKLAND, May 25. The following rehandicaps for the Auckland winter meeting have been declared:— Jervois Handicap (First Division) — Pukeko 9-5 inc. 71b pen. Jervois Handicap (Second Division) —Black Thread 8-8. inc. 71b pen.; Lion Heart 7-13, inc. 121b pen. Green Lane Steeplechase—Diamond 11-9, inc. 21b pen.; Allegretto 9-8, inc. 81b pen. Penrose Hurdles —Modern Maid 10.12, inc. 41b pen. Cornwall Handicap—Grateful 8-2, inc. 51b pen. Members’ Handicap—Puss Moth, 7-7. inc. 61b pen.; Velocipede' 812, inc. 21b pen. Great Northern Steeplechase—Billy Boy 10-7, inc. 31b pen. Diamond will not be rehandicapped in the Great Northern Steeplechase, nor will Jolly Beggar in the Great Northern Hurdles.