RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22112, 7 June 1937, Page 12

RACING AND TROTTING

LATEST NEWS FROM FAR AND NEAR

RACING FIXTURES

June 9—Wanganui J.C. (second day). June 9, 12—Auckland R.C. June 9, 10, 12—Dunedin J.C. June 9, 12—Napier Park R.C. June 17, 19—Hawke's Bay J.C. June 19—Greymouth J.C. June 19—Opotiki J.C. June 26—Ashburton County R.C. June 30—Dannevirke Hunt Club. July 3—Manawatu R.C. July 3—Oamaru J.C. July 6. 8. 10—Wellington R.C. July 17—Hawke's Bay Hunt Club. July 17—Waimate Hunt Club. July 24—Ransitikci Hunt Club. July 24—South Canterbury Hunt Club. July 29, 31—Poverty Bay T.C. July 31—Christchurch Hunt Club. TROTTING FIXTURES June 9—Ashburton T.C. June 12 —Canterbury Park T.C. June 19, 23—Auckland T.C. June 26—Ashburton County R.C. (two events).

TURF GOSSIP

Reminders Entries for classic events will close at the Canterbury Jockey Club's office and at the Dunedin Jockey Club's office next Friday at 5 p.m. Nominations for the Ashburton County Racing Club's winter meeting will close at 8 p.m. next Monday. Nominations for the Oamaru Jockey Club's winter fixture will close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday of next week. Nominations for Greymoutb Owners and trainers interested are reminded that nominations for the Greymouth Jockey Club's winter fixture on June 19 will close at 8 p.m. to-day with the secretary at Greymouth. A special train, which will take horses if necessary, will leave Christchurch on race morning, and return at the conclusion of the programme. Track Work at Riccarton The Riccarton tracks received another . thorough soaking on Friday night, but the No. 1 grass, which has had a long spell, provided comparatively good going, and some useful work was done on it by horses engaged at Wingatui this week. Aggravate galloped half a mile along the back stretch in 51 2-ssec, again indicating that he is partial to soft going. Nocturnus and Streamline were companions over a mile and a quarter, covered at a strong working, but even, pace. Giggleswick galloped a mile in lmin 51sec, and Rousseau finished well clear of Fair Weather at the end of a similar task in lmin 47 3-ssec, the first half mile in 51 3-ssec. Rousseau's stablemate, Palmyra, will not be racing at Wingatui, as she is not considered forward enough. Golden Dart wr: not ridden out in recording 52 2-ssec for half a mile. He should be worth following this week. Full Throttle easily accounted for Rose of Tralee over six furlongs in lmin 21 2-ssec. Over Hurdles Tea Urn (Mr R. Westenra) and The Grasper (E. Jennings) jumped four hurdles, both shaping well. The latter gave a most encouraging display for a novice, with a fast pace on throughout. Over Country Burglar (J. Murfitt) and Spearmarch (E. Jennings) were companions in a round of the steeplechase fences. The former hit the sod wall hard, but otherwise gave a good exhibition. Spearmarch got in too close to two of the brush fences, but his showing was also very satisfactory. Another Tyro Silver Sight is to be tried as a jumper, and in his first attempt he jumped the pony hurdles without any trouble. He had some schooling in his earlier career, and always displayed a liking for the game. Jottings A rising three-year-old chestnut gelding by Balboa—Linwood, bred in Southland by Mr A. Christie and owned by a Dunedin partnership, will be shipped to Singapore this week. A recent arrival at Ellerslie is Fersen, winner of the last New Zealand Cup, who is in the care of E. George. Although big in condition. Fersen looks bright and healthy, and is in nice order to commence a further preparation. Mr L. Alderton has been appointed assistant judge at Ellerslie by the Auckland Racing Club. The judge, Mr R. B. Lusk, recently resigned, and the assistant judge. Mr E. V. Sutherland, was appointed. Mr Alderton is a steward of the Takapuna Jockey Club, and usually acts as stipendiary steward on the Taranaki circuit at Christmas and New Year. The jockevs of Auckland are arranging a ball, to be held on June 30, as a testimonial to the veteran rider of jumpers, W. Rennie, who suffered injuries in a fall early in the season. Mr G. L. Stead is organicer and L. Dulieu secretary. Nine thoroughbred yearlings and a two-year-old named Gondolier were snipped from Melbourne on May 22 to the South African trainer, D. McKay, who intends to use the Allies for breeding. The consignment was valued at £BOOO. The two-year-old Hine Ata, a daughter of Iliad, and the imported mare Bonny Dawn, and thus a sister to Hine Ra. has rejoined T. R. George's team at Trentham. The Trentham trainer R. W. A. Lewis, who has been in the north for some time with Billv Bov and Shy. will return to Wellington immediately after the Great Northern meeting. Made Amends The success gained by the Awapuni horseman C. Thomson, in riding Sandy Dix to victory, in the Great Northern Hurdles on Saturday, would be some recompense to him for his illluck in being dislodged from Clarion Call, who was several lengths clear " of the whole field when he fell at the last fence in last year's race, Thomson making a gallant but ineffectual attempt to regain control of his horse. Team For Australia The Elderslie trainer, H. Rama, is to fulfil the programme he mapped out earlier in the autumn, when he stated that he was going to pay a visit to Australia with a team, for last week he entered Tooley Street and Horowhenua for the big flat events at the spring carnivals, and Free Air for the Australian Hurdles and Steeplechase. On a previous visit he more than paid expenses with Manawhenua. More Sires Another Son-in-Law horse has been purchased for the Dominion, Mr A. F. Symes having secured Junior Consul, which will thus join several other well-bred sires in the Hawke's Bay district. Mr Symes was in the running for his son-in-law, Mr W. R. Stead, when Beau Pere, another Son-in-Law horse, was sold at Mr J. Donald's dispersal sale last January. The Tetratema horse Theio has also been bought for a Hawke's Bay stud, Mr i\ Donnelly having made tne purchase.

A Great Feat Perhaps the most polished of all the jumpers who have earned Great Northern distinction is El Gallo, who won the Hurdles and Steeplechase in 1915 and repeated the performance in 1916, a feat that no other horse has yet equalled, though Sir Rosebery won three of the four races in successive years. To give an idea of how natural a jumper El Gallo was, it might be mentioned that between his double successes at Ellerslie he did not jump a fence of any kind, being fitted for his second triumph with racing on the flat. Tail Light at Ellerslie The hunting enthusiast and racehorse owner, Mr K. McK. Duncan, is always much interested in the Carbine Plate, the gentlemen riders' event at the Great Northern meeting, and this year he will again be riding his own hor:;e. Tail Light, in the race. Undoubtedly Mr Duncan hopes later on to win the next Duke of Gloucester Cup with the same horse, who was fourth in the last Cup, decided at Riccarton in August. In 1929 Mr Duncan rode his own horse, Otairi, to victory in the Carbine Plate at Ellerslie. Since then he has failed to score with his own horses, but was successful in winning the race in 1932 and 1933 on Seneshal and Beacon Fire respectively. The last two jvars he has filled third placing on Lap Up and Tail Light respectively. Tail Light was second favourite last year, when Shy was the winner. Tail Light, who is a four-year-old gelding by Day Comet from Owlscombe and was bred at the Stonyhurst Stud, has had a fair amount of recent racing, with several placings. though he has yet to add to his winning record this season. On a Short Visit The well-known Sydney and former Awapuni trainer, George Price, was a visitor to Pnlmerston North this week, writes the Palmerston North correspondent of the "Dominion," having come through from Hastings. 111-health compelled him to forgo his annual trip to the Trentham yearling sales, but he is now looking quite his old self, although a little lighter in poundage. He will take back with him the Lirnond—Anklet rising two-year-old purchased on behalf of Dr. Nigel Smith at the Trentham rales, this youngster being destined to enter P. Nailon's stable at Randwick; also Haut Monde and The Squire, who will link up with his own team. The Squire is the Beau Pere— Helen colt who brought the top price of 1050gs at the yearling sales. Since being purchased by Mr E. J. Watt, this good-looking colt has been under Mrs A. W. McDonald's charge at Awapuni. Price mentioned that Treasure Trove. Visage, and Creza were being sent across to the Dominion to be mated with Hawke's Bay sires. A Big Team On his return he will have a team of 24 horses to engage his attention, the string, inclusive of The Squire, embracing 10 rising two-year-olds. They are Mildura (Manfred—Miss Meadows), Peekmond (Veilmond —Peeka), Lizette (Doric—Louise), Pin Money (Chivalrous Parsimony), Pandara (Brazen King—Ring Again), Lakshini • The Buzzard—Lady Fugleburg), Adios (Excitement—Tinkledill), Molten Gold (Rosewing—Linlass), and Homeric (Iliad—Quadrilateral). It is about 27 years since Price took over the control of the "Highdcn" stable at Awapuni, which had been under the control of A. J. Shearsby, who died at New Plymouth just two days before Price's arrival in Auckland on the present visit. "Highdeh" then occupied the property now owned by G, W. New. No Sovereigns One of the proposals to come before the Racing Conference consists in obtaining authority to use the sign £ instead of the contracted word sovs. It will be a change without any material difference, but apparently it is feared that someone might claim the value of a stake in real sovereigns instead of paper money. Any move in that direction would soon set the wheels of racing law in motion. Royal Order The two-year-old colt. Royal Order, who won a seven-furlong race at Flemington on Saturday, was purchased as a yearling at Trentham by Mrs H. N. Aynsley, of Christchurch. for 550 guineas, and had his early education and racing under A. McAulay, at Riccarton. He was purchased by Mr J. Richardson, of Dunedin. in the early spring, and remained with McAulay until a few months ago. when he was taken to Melbourne by S. G. Ware, who thus had his first success since he resumed training, while his apprentice, W. Jenkins, also returned to the winning list. Royal Order is by Limond from Anklet, by Absurd from Bronze, and is one of the very few Limond colts in either Australia or New Zealand. With the success of Veilmond as a sire, several inquiries -were made about this colt by Australian owners, but Mr Richardson decided to shelve any idea of selling him until he tried him out more seriously as a racehorse. Royal Order is in the Australian and Victoria Derbies and no doubt he will now come into discussion as a likely candidate. In his few races in Canterbury he gave the impression that he would develop into a stayer with time, and his success on Saturday over seven furlongs must be considered an encouraging stepping stone to higher honours. Anklet was represented in a mile race at a recent Sydney meeting by two sons. Linklet (by Limond) and Jutland (by Pombal) and they ran second and third. Linklet has several times shown promise of being a good winner, but has been a disappointment.

TROTTING NOTES

Reminder There will be racing at Ashburton on Wednesday. A Postponed Meeting: The postponement of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's meeting on Saturday proved a big disappointment to many enthusiasts, some of whom had come from the West Coast and South Canterbury. The decision to postpone the fixture was not made until Saturday morning, and it is thought that when heavy rain set in early on Friday night the decision should have been made at onco. It was plain to anyone with a knowledge of the conditions existing at Addington that racing was almost impossible, and there is an opinion that conditions will not be much better by Saturday next. The track has received a thorough soaking, and with the possibility of several frosts during the week, conditions will not be improved. While exceptionally fine weather, which can hardly be expected at this season of the year, might give the custodian a chance to provide suitable going in a week, it seems the committee of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club would be well advised to abandon its meeting for the present season, and seek permission for another permit on a suitable date in the new year. Trainers are keeping their horses in work for the meeting, but cannot be expected to keep pacers and trotters in top form for an indefinite period. The latest report, however, is that the meeting will be held at Riccarton on Saturday next. At Ashburton Several horses engaged at the Ashburton meeting are giving away time to be in the races, and for this reasoh the Held for the Mayfield Handicap may be reduced by the exclusion of Golden Eagle and Waikato Prince, both engaged in a 3min 29sec class.

AUCKLAND B.C.

Sandy Dix Wins Great Northern Hurdles SURPRISE IN CORNWALL HANDICAP (FEESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) AUCKLAND, June 5. The Auckland Racing Club's Great Northern Steeplechase meeting opened to-day at Ellerslie in cold, squally weather. The attendance was 18,500. The track was very heavy. The totalisator turnover was £50,341. for seven races, compared with £44,251 for eight races last year, an increase of £6090. Results:— GREENLANE STEEPLECHASE, Of 300 sovs. Two miles and a half. I—SKY PILOT 9-3 .. R. K. Smith 1 6-Kinkle 10-0 .. .. J. H. Muir 3 5 Lucidus 10-5; 2 St. Musk 9-12; 3 London 9-3; 8 Book Law 9-0; 7 Hot Dance 9-1; 9 Tea Chat 9-1; 10 Domo 9-0 also started. . , ~ , v. Won by three lengths; eight lengths betwen second and third. Time, smin 27 3-ssec. While leading to the last hurdle, St. Musk swerved and threw his rider, T. Williams, over the outside course fence. JERVOIS HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs. Seven furlongs. 5-ERNDALE 8-9 .. C. Goulsbro 1 3-Small Boy 8-12 .. H Wiggins 2 4-Gay Rebel 8-9 .. R. McTavish 3 6 Black Musk 9-7; 15 Strathire 9-6; 7 Tip Toes 9-6; 9 Philemup 9-6; 12 Survoy 9-1; 11 Valspear 9-0; 2 Pirate King 8-11; 1 Fariand 8-11; 14 Bass 8-5; 17 Waitaka 8-0; 18 Thangilamba 8-0; 21 Mai de Mer 8-0- 16 Bryce Street 8-0; 19 Alyth 8-0; 8 Royal Passage 8-1; 20 Captain Bruce and Carshalton 8-0 bracketed; 9 Hopalong 8-0 and Verv Glad 8-0 bracketed; 13 Melvanui 8-2$ bracketed with Tane Mahotu 8-0 also started. Won by a head; two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 32 3-ssec. PENROSE HURDLES, Of 300 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. I—COLLISION 11-0 .. C. McGovern 1 4—Gav Broney 9-12 .. J. Fergus 2 3—Lady Ruler 10-4 .. F. Baker 3 2 Spearcourt 11-0; 6 Keith Lu 9-0; 7 Red Fox 9-0; 8 La Femme Noire 9-0; 9 United 9-0; 5 Gadger 9-0 also started. Won by three and a half lengths; two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 30 3-ssec. GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES, Of 1000 sovs. Two miles and a half. 9 SANDY DIX 9-9 .. C. Thomson 1 6—Huskie 9-0 .. ..J. Fergus 2 I—Jolly Beggar 11-13 .. R. Beale 3 3 Erination 10-10 and Master Musk 9-5 bracketed; 13 Royal Limond 9-9; 10 High Quality 9-8; 14 Lap Up 9-8; 7 Roxy 8-5; 5 Modern Maid 9-5; 4 Tout le Monde 9-5; 2 Lord Val 9-5: 16 Pahu 9-0; 11 Killadar 9-0; 15 Irish Comet 9-0: 12 Valpeen 9-2}; 8 Free Air 9-0 also started. Won by a length; two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, smln lsec. CORNWALL HANDICAP, Of 550 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 10—BOOMERANG 7-7 .. C. Goulsbro 1 4—Valmint 7-7 .. .. H. Wiggins 2 7—De Friend 7-7 .. A. Parsons 3 2 King Rey 9-4; 5 Scotland 8-11; 3 Gay Rose 8-7; 1 Tooley Street 8-6 and Horowhenua 7-8 bracketed: 3 Royal Appellant 8-1; 8 Knight of Australia 7-13J; 9 Roval Dance 7-12; 12 Day Wind 7-12; 12 Enge 7-9; 18 Grand City 7-7; 15 Jewelled Girdle 7-10; 3 Mungatoon 7-7: 16 Loombination 7-7; 14 Prince Colossus 7-7; 11 Te Hai 7-9 also started. Won by half a head; a head between second and third. Time. 2mln 15 l-ssec. HUNT CLUB HURDLES, Of 300 sovs. Two miles. 3—ALL IRISH 9-7 .. J. Fergus 1 I—Rozel 9-0 .. .. L Dulieu 2 2—Ladv England 9-7 .. J. Muir \ 3 5 Cvriical Kid 10-9; 4 Tangled 10-6; 7 Englishman 10-3; 8 Royal Nation 9-7: 11 Gav Cavalier 9-1: 10 Bells of Bow 9-0; 9 Lochiel Lad 9-0 and Smiling Thru 9-0 bracketed; 6 Huntsman's Chorus 9-0 also stsrtGci. Won by six lengths; five lengths between second and third. Time. 4min 2sec. MEMBERS' HANDICAP, Of 350 sovs. Six furlongs. B—VERSANT 8-0 .. R. McTavlsh 1 6—Whirling 9-9 .. W. Broughton 2 s—Prince Acre 8-6 .. J. Winder 3 9 Mata Hari 8-11; 1 Black Thread 8-10; 12 Kiltowyn 8-10: 2 Greek Gold 8-8: 4 Adalene 8-6: 10 Shy 8-6; 7 Kilonsa 8-6; 3 Surella 8-5; 11 High Tea 8-5 also stdrtcd. Won' by a length: half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 18 3-ssec.

and assessed on a 3min 32sec mark. The stake of 300 sovs is substantial, but a victory for either trotter would mean a heavy penalty, and owners are not prepared to make many concessions nowadays. In the King George Handicap. 4min 28sec class, those nominated include Reporter and Gold Tinge, both assessed on 4m in 29sec. ApDarently the postponement of the Canterbury Park meeting has upset the calculations of a number of owners and trainers. A Yaldhurst Pair M. B. Edwards will produce two nacers for the Sapling Stakes in Two's Loose and Francisco. M. Stewart, who in recent years has done a lot of driving for the Yaldhurst. stable, has accepted an aopointment in Auckland, and J. Bryce. jun.. will drive Francirco. Edwards will be behind Two's Loose, with which he won the Timaru Nursery Stakes. Blue Mountain and Company L. A. Maidens was a visitor to Addington during the week-end. bringing with him the pacing mare. Loretta, who was engaged at the Canterbury Park meeting. Marie Celeste, who had been paid up for in the Final Handicap, was not brought up, and she claims no immediate engagements. Maidens has several horses engaged at Ashburton. the number including Blue Mountain and the two-year-old King's Jubilee. He has not been able to do a great amount of work owin? to the state of the tracks, and Blue Mountain may not yet be ready for such an exacting test as wUI be demanded of the winner of the King George Handicap. King's Jubilee, by Jack Potts —Pearlie Chimes, is not regarded as a champion, but he is expected to develop into a solid pacer in the coming season. He is engaged in the Sapling Stakes. A Strong: Team. R. B. Berry's team for the Ashburton meeting is one of possibilities, and includes: Young Pointer. Grace McElwyn, Lucky Jack, Horse Power, King's Guard. Dundee, and Parisienne. Orby Lad Orby Lad, a well-grown gelding by Grattan Loyal—Kathie Pointer, has been the centre of some interest during the last few weeks, because of the refusal of the stipendiary steward and officials of the South Canterbury Jockey Club to allow him to start at a recent meeting. Orby Lad was brought to Addington on Thursday last, and from a barrier start paced a mile in solid fashion. He claims an engagement in the Trial Handicap at Ashburton on Wednesday. A Formidable Task Heather Queen, who won a double at the South Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting, and in her second start paid a sensational dividend, will start in the Tinwald Handicap at Ashburton. A good solid pacer, Heather Queen, from 48 yards behind, will be set a more formidable task than in her latest effort. Bracketed Horses In the King George Handicap, to be run at Ashburton on Wednesday, Grace McEVwyn and. Lucky Jack, trained by R. B. Berry; Pot Luck and Worthy Light, in M. Holmes's stable; and Tempest and Cloudy Range, in F. C. Dunlevy's charge, will be bracketed on the totalisator.

NOTES ON THE RACING

[THE PRESS Special Service.! AUCKLAND, June 5. Only two favourites,. Sky Pilot and Collision, were successful at the opening of the Auckland Racing Club's winter meeting at Ellerslie to-day, and there were some good dividends, Erndale, Sandy DK and Boomerang all paying double figures. The conditions for racing were unpleasant, the weather being cold and showery, and the course very holding. Sky Pilot's Success The four-year-old Sky Pilot was made a good favourite for the Greenlane Steeplechase, and he justified the support by winning handsomely. . He did not Jump too well in the first round, losing ground at several fences, but he improved as he went on and had the race, in hand when he ran to the pacemaker, St. Musk approaching the stone wall at the straight entrance. St. Musk appeared to be tiring at this stage and he swerved right across the stone wall to throw his rider over the outside course fence. Sky Pilot was then left clear, and he won convmcingly from Emancipation, who t nibnea Slv after Delng patiently handled by R am ße y ale a Kinkie S wL a moderate third and London was fourth. The winner foots good° and should win more Important races during the winter. Luciaub went a fine race until he unseated his rider at the second fence on the hill in the second round. A Big Field The improving three-year-old Erndale won at double figures in /he Jervois Handicap, for which Far Land and Pirate K-ino wprc the favourites. lar Sed the front in the first furlong from Pirate King, Small Boy, Very Glad, Kale and Bryce Street. Rounding the home turn, Far Land. Plr l ate , c Kin n g ' fr a J n t Erndale were practically abreast m front from Very Glad, Small Boy, Alyth Valsnear, Bryce Street, and Gay RcDei. Erndale held command at the distance and withstood a determined challenge from Small Boy to score by a head Ga > Rebel battled on solidly to secure third and Alyth, who finished on the extreme outside, was fourth. Then followed Very Glad, Captain Bruce Far Land, and Brvce Street. Far Land and Pirate King weakened in the straight, but they may be improved by the race. The form of Erndale and Small Boy was good. Collision Prevails The favourite, Collision, won the Penrose Hurdles in decisive fashion. Collision was a long way back when Gay Broney was making the running from United, La Femme Noire, and Spearcourt, but he moved up smartly into second position at the half-mile. A little further on he joined Gay Broney in the lead, and he jumped away at the last fence to win with something in hand. Lady Ruler, who was very patiently ridden, stayed on best of the others to get third, and Red Fox was fourth, with the others well strung out. Collision represents good class and should soon win again. Gay Broney shaped well in his first race as a hurdler, but he pulled up a trifle tender. An inquiry was opened into the running of Spearcourt and adjourned. Red Fox displayed promise and should have possibilities when more seasoned. Great Northern Hurdles The little fancied Sandy Dix was responsible for a surprise in winning the Great Northern Hurdles from Huskie and the favourite. Jolly Beggar, who registered a grand performance under his big weight. Sandy Dix and Huskie assumed command from Modern Maid after going once round, and they earned on until Huskie lost some ground at the fence by the five furlong post. Sandy Dix then went on in the lead from Jolly Beggar, Huskie, Erination. and Lord Val, the others being beaten at this stage. Sandy Dix, .Jolly Beggar, Lord Val and Huskie were almost abreast at the home turn, Sandy Dix having a slight advantage at the last fence. He jumped splendidly and went on to score by a length from Huskie, who challenged gamely. Jolly Beggar weakened under his big weight near the end, but he fought on gallantly. Lord Val, who pulled hard for a good part of the journey, also tired in the straight, but was a creditable fourth. The next to finish were Master Musk, Erination, Pahu, and Modern Maid, the field being strung out to a distance of about two furlongs. The winner gave a brilliant display of jumping and deserved his victory. Huskie recorded his best performance as a hurdler and may have given more trouble only for hitting the third to last fence. Tout le Monde, Lap Up, and Roxy fell at the first fence, Killadar at the second, and High Quality at the second to last. A Close Tussle The Cornwall Handicap provided a thrilling finish. Boomerang getting up in the last couple of strides to win from Valmint and return double figures. Boomerang was a long way back in the early running, and it was not until about three furlongs from home that he became in any way prominent. Royal Dance made most of the running from Te Hai. D 3 Friend, and Valmint, and at the home turn Royal Dance and Te Hai were together in the lead from De Friend, Valmint, Enge, King Rey, and Boomerang A furlong from the post De Friend was in front, with Valmint. Boomerang, and King Rey challenging. A chain from the post Valmint appeared to have the measure of De Friend, but Boomerang came through between them and won by half a head. De Friend was another head away third and King Rey was a close fourth, followed by Enge, Te Hai. Knight of Australia, Royal Dance, and Jewelled Girdle. Boomerang's finishing run was attractive. De Friend mads nis effort a trifle early and failed only near the end. Hunt Club Hurdles The three placed horses were the only ones who ever appeared likely in the Hunt Club Hurdles. The favourite. Rozel. attempted to win all the way, but All Irish was always handy, and he headed her at the second to last fence to win decisively. Even though he Jumped the last fence awkwardly Rozel battled bn solidly for second, and Lady England did likewise for third. Lochiel Lad. who is a half-brother to Irish Comet and a likely improver, did best of the others. Cynica. Kid was hopelessly beaten when he fell at the last fence. All the Way Win Jumping to the front quickly from No. 1 at the barrier, Versant led all the way to win the Members' Handicap at good odds. Greek Gold and Black Thread attended Versant closely in the early running and were just behind at the home turn, where Kilonsa. who had travelled very fast on the outside, Whirling, Prince Acre, and Surella were handy. Versant ran on strongly at the finish and withstood a very determined challenge from Whirling. "Prince Acre was a good third and Black Thread was fourth, ahead of Greek Gold, Kilonsa, Adalene, and Surella. The winner is a good galloper and has just struck form again after being troubled with unsoundness. Kilonsa, who drew the outside at the post, may be improved by the race. Greek Gold went fast early and weakened near the end.

WEIGHTS FOR SECOND DAY

(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) AUCKLAND, June 6. HUNT CLUB CUP, of 300 sovs. Two ; miles and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Cynical Kid 10 8 Royal Nation 9 3 All Irish .. 10 5 Gay Cavalier 9 0 Tangled .. 10 5 Bells of Bow 9 0 St. Musk ..10 5 Lochiel Lad 9 0 Englishman 10 2 Royal Chips 9 0 Kinkle ..10 0 Erase ..9 0 Lady England 9 7 Right Royal 9 0 Rozel .. 9 4

RANFURLY HANDICAP, of 800 SOVS. Seven furlongs, st lb. *t- lD> Surella .. 9 " Maori Song 8 0 Grand City 911 Ltonheart ■• Black Musk 9 6 Olivette .. 8 0 Merial ..96 Alyth "on PhSemun .95 Royal Passage 8 0 ErndaYe 9 5 Du Maurier 8 0 Hunting Star 9 2 Aero Queen 8 0 I 1 off Bruce Elb 1 ::: is ssar.. Keno 81 2 Hopalong ..80 Pirate King 810 Frances Acre 8 0 Fariand .. 810 Very Glad.. 8 0 mneshot 8 9 Tane Mahotu 8 0 R n?o Song 8 5 Abbess of Solo fc.ong o Whitby 8 0 Mistake 8 5 Thangilamba 8 0 Bass • 8 4 Ivy Willonyx 8 0 Thurwind .-8 2 Waitaka ..8 0 Madelon ..8 0 Olive Rose 8 0 Bryce Street 8 0 EUanul .. | 0 Huntsman's Hutana .. Chorus 8 0 REMUERA HURDLE RACE, of 450 SOVS Two miles. st lb lrtlb ' Jolly Beggar 11 13 High Quality 9 7 r'laHon Call 10 11 Huskie .. 9 » Val Watch 10 7 Black Martin 9 5 Sandy DU 10 5 Master Musk 9 2 Valpai .. 10 3 Lap Up ..9 2 Travelling Prince of Travelling g 9 n Tord Val .. 9 1 Emancipation 9 0 Ruaform .! 9 7 Boughal ..9 0 PANMURE HURDLE RACE, of 300 sovs One mile and three-quarters. st. lb. st. lb. ggssirt - s ? ss>a. - s °. S :: ri°o La 9 0 Windsor Lad 10 9 Carshalton 9 0 Illuminagh 10 6 United » » » Lady Ruler 10 5 Gadger .. 9 » SSSS- :: ! 1 BffiJ%* Huntsman's Red Fox ..9 0 Chorus 9 0 KING GEORGE HANDICAP, of 450 sovs. Seven furlongs. st. lb. st - lb - Whirling ..9 4 Prince Acre 713 W w Rev 9 4 Grateful .. 712 £X I 91 Greek Gold 712 Peter Notium .. 7 12 Beckford 813 Adalene .. 711 Triune .. 8 11 Dark Shadow 7 11 Ife " 8 ? 7 10 Gav Rose .' 8 6 Kilonsoa ..7 9 Se y Frlend 8 4 High Tea ..7 8 Boomerang 8 * Day Wind 7 8 Tr .„ -Rtt . R 4 Orac .. < ' ?osh 8 4 Horowhenua 7 7 Pakanul '•■ 8 4 Sweet Rose 7 7 Mata Hari .. 8 3 .. 7 7 Cyklon 8 3 Light Comedy 7 7 Korero 8 3 Star Artist 7 7 Black Thread 8 2 Kilberis .. 7 7 Kiltowyn ..8 2 Loombination 7 7 Vprsant . 8 2 Black Musk 7 7 mlss Lu 8 1 Quadroon ..7 7 Roval Gay Broney 7 7 y Appellant 8 0 Winlona ..7 7 Roval Dance 8 0 Locknit .. 7 7 Valmint ..8 0 Enge .. 1 7 Tvbalt .. 713 Armacourt 7 7 Crooning .. 713 Respectful 7 7

FROM TAKANINI

HORSES FOR ASHBURTON [THE PRESS Special Service.] AUCKLAND, June 6. The Takanini candidates. Sandusky and Nervie's Last, having pleased their trainer, F. J. Smith, in their final track work, went south on Friday to fulfil their Ashburton engagements. Nervie's Last, probably The best sprinter in the province, and who scored at his last start, is in good heart, and will be well suited at a mile and a half. He is a brilliant beginner who does nothing wrong in his races', and although not very successful at two miles, he has first-class credentials in middle-distance races. The two-year-old Sandusky, like his sire, Jewel Pointer, is one of the bulldog type when it comes to a finish. He has not missed a place in his last three starts, and his effort when he won at Awapuni gained the youngster many friends for his Sapling t Stakes engagement; but even a more impressive performance was his second to Kewpie's Crest at Hamilton over a mile and a half, a position he gained through sheer courage and good staying ability. Sandusky is not as good as Chancellor was when he ran third to War Buoy and Village Guy after losing ground at the start. He is a different type of horse, and cannot be bustled early. All the same, he should measure up to Sapling Stakes standard, and in spite of the very solid southern opposition, he will have a good Auckland following.

CANTERBURY PARK T.C.

MEETING AGAIN POSTPONED Heavy rain on Friday night and Saturday morning cause dthe postponement of the Canterbury Park meeting on Saturday, and present intentions are to hold the meeting on Saturday next This is the second postponement in the last two weeks, and unless the track makes a very good recovery the abandonment of the meeting, so far as running it at;Addington is concerned, is a possibility. It is understood, however, that negotiations are being made with the. Canterbury Jockey Club to race at Riccarton.

ENGLISH RACING

OAKS WON BY EXHIBITIONIST (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION-COPYBIGHT.) LONDON, June 4. At the Epsom meeting to-day the chief event was the Oaks, which resulted as follows:- oARs sTAKES> Of 100 sovs each, with 2000 sovs added; second horse 10 per cent., and third horse 5 per cent, of the entire stake. breeder of winner 400 sovs from the stake. For three-year-old fillies. One mile and a half. Sir V. Sassoon's b f EXHIBITIONIST by Solario— Lady Wembley .. • • l F W Dennis's ch f Sweet Content by Salmon Trout—Belle Soleil .. 2 Lord Astor's b f Sculpture by Sansovino—Picture .- •• •• J There were 13 starters. Won by three lengths; a head between second and third.