RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23350, 9 June 1941, Page 9

RACING AND TROTTING

ASTRAL FLAME WINS SUCCESS FOR ST. CLOUD AND HALF AND HALF DUNEDIN MEETING CONCLUDES (F.0.0.R.) DUNEDIN, June 7. The Dunedin Jockey Club was again favoured with fine weather for the concluding day of its winter meeting at Wlngatui to-day and there was a large attendance. The course was- softer than on the previous - two days, but nevertheless provided good winter going. The totalisetor handled £26,007 (win £11,904 10s place £14.902 10s), as against £19,103 10s on the corresponding day last year, when the track was very heavy and the fields thinned out considerably. The total for the three days’ meeting was £76,935, as against £50,009 10s last year, when the cancellation of the King's Birthday holiday and other factors seriously affected speculation. Details of the racing are as follows: GREENFIELD HURDLES, Of £175; second £25, and third £ls. One mile and a half. 2.3 T. Deegan’s HALF AND HALF by Balboa—lnsolence aged 9-13 T, Boyle 1 7. B—E, Hunt’s Made Money aged 9-0 car. 9-21 .. .. H. Shannon 2 6; 5—P. Boyle 1 s Merry Simon syrs 9-0 P. J. Boyle 3 4, 6 Combat 10-10 Register; 1, 1 Mungatoon 10-1 Hlbberd; 5, 4 Waka 9-4 Billington; 10, 10 Sir Hugh 9-0 Hamlll; 9 ,9 Monlpere 9-0 Leach; 2, 2 Islay Downs 9-0 J. Richards: 11. 12 Prince Ruenalf 9-0 Preston; 8, 7 Rosalecn Dhu 9-0 Gibson; 12, 12 Remembo 9-0 car. 9-6 Shand also started. Won by a neck; four lengths between second and third. Mungatoon was fourth. Time, 2min 59 l-ssec. Winner trained by A. E. Didham, Wlngatui. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, Of £120; second £ls, and third £5. Six furlongs. 3. 3—E. N. Didham’s INVINCIBLE by Nigger Minstrel—Fly Lady 3yrs 8-3 A. Anderson 1 5. 5—C. White’s Papette 4yrs 9-0 A. Messervy 2 4. 4—Mrs Rookes’s Paper Whistle 3yrs 8-3 .. .. .. P. Spratt 3 1, 1 Milton Abbas 8-13 Hare; 2, 2 Royoney 8-9 Jennings; 7, 7 Flippant 8-3 Gibson; 6. 6 Pink Dart 8-3 Ingram also started. Won by half a length: a length and a half between second and third. Milton Abbas was fourth. Time, Imin 23sec. Winner trained by A. Didham, Wlngatui. EMPIRE HANDICAP, •* Of £175; second £25, and third £ls. Six furlongs. 1. I—D. M. Walker’s WITHDRAWAL by Paper Money—Tractor syrs 8-1 A. Anderson 1 5. 3—A. Ferguson's Nightcalm 6yrs 9-2 J. Jennings 2 2. 5—D. M. Tweedle’s Gold Flight 3yrs 8-6 .. ..A. Messervy 3 2, 4 Rebel Mate 10-3 Hlbberd; 4, 2 Top Row 8-1 Spratt; 6, 6 Master Hotspur 8-1 J. Cotton: 7, 7 Money more 0-0 Mears also started.

Won by three lengths; two lengths between second and third. Top Row was fourth. Time, Imln 22 l-ssec. Winner trained by A. E. Dldham, Wingatui. DOMAIN HACK HANDICAP, Ot £175; second £25, and third £ls. Seven furlongs. 5. 5-W„ J. Dore's SHEENY by Rabbi —Cessation aged 8-12 .. Hlbberd 1 3. 2—T. Hobbs's Johnemby 4yrs 9-0 C. Wilson 2 4. 4—G. Whyte’s Gnohlll 4yrs 8-13 ; W. Ellis 3 5. 5 Gay Lancer 8-12 Hamlll; 6. 7 Confidant 8-8 Messervy; 7, 6 Lady Don 8-2 Clutterbuck; 2, 3 Kohara 8-1 Spratt; 8, 8 Palmar 8-0 Anderson also started. Won by a length: two Itngths between second and third. Confidant was fourth. Time, Imin 37 2-sse<?. Winner trained by N. Dwyer, Oamaru. DUNEDIN STEEPLECHASE, Of £250; second £4O. and. third £25. About two miles and a quarter. 2. I—J. S. and W. E, Hewlett's ASTRAL FLAME by Colonel Cygnus—lllume syrs 9-2 car. 9-42 ~ T. Boyle 1 5. 4—J. A. O'Meara’s Panara aged 9-0 car, 0-U .. •• Leach 2 4, 2— Mrs R. W. Lewis’s Golden Glow aged 9-1 .. . . ’Hlbberd 3 1, 5 Slayer 12-7 Ramlll: 3.,3 Pride. o’Central 9-7 P Boyle; 8, 8 Gay Boa 9-8 Preston; 7, 7 Attire 9-0 Ingram; 9,’9 Polar Star 9-0 Preston; 8, 8 Prince Flaneur 9-0 Register also started. . . . Won by two lengths; four lengths between second and third. Attire was fourth. Time, Bmln 18 2-6 sec. Winner trained by W. E. Hazlctt, Invercargill. KINO GEORGE HANDICAP. Of £200; second £3O, and third £ls. One mile. ?. 3-0. Hall’s ST. CLOUD by Robespierre—Charmfila syrs 8-4 car. 7*ll V, Barrington 1 ;3. 4—G. Murdoch’s Secret Flight 3yrs i 7-12 ~ ~ .. Anderson 2 1. I—A. Chisholm’s Boswell flyrs 0-4 R. Mackle 3 7. 7 Royal Lancer 10-5 Hlbberd; 4, 2 Cherokee 8-8 W. Ellis; 8. 8 Peony Rose 8-5 Ford; 0, 8 Aravane 8-0 K. Wilson also started, . _ ; Won by a head: three lengths between second and third. Cherokee was fourth Time, Imin 40 2-Ssec. Winner trained by H. Nurse, Riccarton. TAINUI HANDICAP, Of £175; second £25, and third £ls. Seven furlongs. 1. I—E. N. Dldham’s STRIP by Valkyrlan—Dismantle Byrs 9-7 A. Dldham I 8. 7—D, P. Wilson’s Auctor Byrs 8-0 , Clutterbuck 2 '3, 3—R. J. Smith’s Lazybones oyrs 8-0 Jennings 3 0, 0 Araboa 0-1 Gibson: 0, 0 Phalanx 8-0 W. Ellis; 4, 4 Stralghtdel 8-2 Spratt; 5. 5 Top Row 8-0 Anderson; 2.2 Flame Queen 8-0 C. Wilson also started. Won by five lengths; same between sec,ond and third. Top How was fourth. %me. Imin 38 l-sseo. Winner trained by A. E. Dldham, Wingatui, ALDWORTIjI HACK HANDICAP, Of £200; second £3O, and third £ls. One mile and two furlongs and a half. 5, 5—T. Maloney’s RAROA by Colossus—Cupid’s Mark 6yrs 8-10 Spratt 1 2. 3—j. Morrison's Valcron 4yra 8-13 W .Ellis 2

1. I—D. J. McDonald's Taxpayer 3yrs 9-2 .. .. .. L. Hare 3 0, 8 Royal Money 0-11 H. Mackle; 3, 2 Mosglel 9-1 Dldham; 4, 4 Tissue 8-8 Billlngton: 7. 7 Lights Out 8-2 M. Hollands: 9 10 Waka 8-1 Messervy; 10, 11 Shantyman 8-0 Forde; 8, 6 Ackemrria 8-0 Clutterbuck: 11, 9 Safe Light 8-0 C. Wilson: 12, M Georgia 8-0 Robinson; 13, 12 Hoiho Tlnopal 8-0 Anderson also started. Won by a head; half a head between second and third. Lights Out was fourth. Time, 2min 31 4-ssec. Winner trained by G, McKay, Wingatul. NOTES ON THE RACING The Hurdle Race Mungatoon, favourite for the Greenfield Hurdles, again failed. He moved up to the leaders. Remembo and Made Money, half a mile from home, and followed Made Money into the straight, but weakened In the run home to fourth place. Made Money was slightly in front of Half and Half over the last fence, but the lastnamed wore him down in the run to the post. Merry Simon, who was last for two-thirds of the journey, was a creditable third, two lengths in front of Mungatoon. with Prince Ruenalf, Combat, and Islay Downs next. Monlpere again failed to leave the mark. In the Last Stride Paoette tried to win the Electric Hack Handicap from the early stages, and was only overhauled in the last two strides. She was followed Into th# straight by Milton Abbas. Paper Whistle, and Royoney, but just as Papette successfully held them off, Invincible worked his way through the middle of the bunch, to get, up to beat Papette, who stopped badly nearing the post. Paper Whistle was a good third, a length in front of Milton Abbas, who had every chance, but failed to stay on. Favourite prevails Withdrawal had an easy win/In the Empire Handicap and gave her trainer. A. E. Oldham, his thtW successive win. Cold Flight and Moneymore were slow away, and when the field had travelled a furlong Master Hotspur showed put well clear of Withdrawal. Top Row, Nlghtcalm, and Rebel Mote. This was the order Into the straight, but Master Hotspur soon retired, went to the front to have the race won a furlong from homo. Nlghtcalm finished on well Into, second place, and Gold Flight came from a rear Dosltlon to gain third money, a peck in front of Top Row. with Rebel Mate next. Sheeny Returns Lady Don set a fast pace from the outset of the Domain jind eptered the straight four lengths la front of John*

TURF GOSSIP A Favoured Race Raroa, winner of the concluding event at Wingatui, was runner-up to Pink Lad in the same race last year. The latter was ridden by P. Spratt, who rode Raroa on Saturday. Disappointed Mungatoon’s win on the first day . of the Dunedin meeting suggested he would carry on as a winner, but his two subsequent efforts were very disappointing. He jumped better on Saturday than on the previous day, but was a beaten horse before the last fence was reached. Trainer’s Good, Day A feature of Saturday’s racing at Wingatui was the run of success enjoyed by the Wingatui trainer, A. E. Didham, He led in the winners of the first three races, two of them ridden by his apprentice. A. Anderson, and he trained and rode the winner of the seventh race. Two, Invincible and Strip, are owned by the trainer’s father, Mr E. N. Didham, of Dunedin. The feat of training four winners in a day is rare at a metropolitan meeting in New Zealand. The Dunedin Meeting The substantial increase in the totalisator turnover at the Dunedin meeting makes interesting reading at' this stage, but the figures are somewhat misleading. Last year’s meeting was adversely affected by the late cancellation of the King’s Birthday, the second day, as a public holiday, the attendance being very poor and the turnover reaching £14,040 only. This year, on a holiday, the totalisator figures and the gate receipts were doubled. The total gate receipts for this year’s meeting were £1985, against £llß2 last year, indicating that Dunedin racegoers appreciate the limited opportunities offered them of seeing thoroughbreds In action. It may be mentioned in making comparisons, that last year’s turnover was £33,230 below that of 1939, and this year’s total was £6305 less than that of two years ago.

At Last Fence Prince Flaneur would no doubt have fought out the finish of the Dunedin Steeplechase with Astral Flame and Golden Glow but for his mistake at the last fence. He is a most promising novice, and although a hard puller and a difficult horse to steady at or between his fences, he is likely to improve with racing. His next appearance will be at Oamaru. H. Register, his rider on Saturday, suffered a ricked back, but hopes to. be able to ride Prince Flaneur again at Oamaru, Golden Glow • Golden Glow put up a most creditable performance in the Dunedin Steeplechase. He was allowed ;to drift early, and when he nearly unseated his rider with a round to go he lost further ground. Then in the space of the three-furlong back stretch he was rushed from a bad last to be on terms with the two leaders at the last fence. It was not surprising therefore that he could not see the ordeal through. Golden Glow has always been considered » useful hunter only, but on this performance he is now entitled to be included in the higher grade. Fair Effort Slayer's • first appearance at Wingatui on Saturday aroused much interest, and although he was only fifth choice as a place proposition he was sent out win favourite. He did not jump some of his fences wejl, especially the double brushes, and this was no doubt due to his big weight and the holding going. He made a promising effort to get up to the leaders in the back stretch the second time, but was palpably in trouble long before the straight was reached. Slayer is booked for another trip to Trentham next month. Leg Trouble Surcoat was not produced at Wingatui on Saturday owing to suffering from lameness after his racing earlier at the meeting. Finishing On „ . Lights Out made a creditable effort In the concluding event at Wingatui, He was in last place,for three-fourths of the journey, and it was not till the straight was reached that he improved his position to any extent. He then put in a telling run which landed him In fourth place. He should make amends at the Groyfflouth meeting next Saturday. Expensive Flame Queen was going well turning for home in the Tainul /Handicap, and her supporters had reason to expect her to finish on. but when called upon she failed to respond and finished well back. West Coast tracks. apparently suit her better than the bigger courses and she is to accompany Lights Out to the Greymouth meeting. Now at Waahdyke Royal Lancer had two useful races at Wingatui. He was second choice over a mile and two furlongs and a half on the second day and finished in last place, while on Saturday he was the outsider of the seven-horse field in the mile King George Handicap, finishing a poor fifth. He was brought back to Washdyke yesterday by E. J. Ellis, who will train him from now until the Grand National meeting. Waitoru and Gay Boa accompanied Royal Lancer and will also be trained by Ellis. They will probably race at Ashburton. A Solid Performance St. Cloud made a game effort In winning over a mile on Satujday. She appeared likely to submit to Secret Flight half a furlong from home, but responded to a final call and snatched victory in the last stride, St, Cloud had the advantage of a 71b allowance and was ridden an excellent race by the Riccarton apprentice, V. Barrlngton.

emby, with Gnohlll. Confidant, and Sheeny handy. Lady Don could not carry on and Johnembv ran past her. Sheeny then put in a claim, and after a hard set-to outstayed Johnemby t( win going away. Gnohlll was a fair third two lengths In front of Confidant and Lady Don. Astral Flame’s Success Prince Flaneur drew out early In the Dunedin Steeplechase and led the field to the straight entrance, where he was joined by Astral Flame and Golden Glow. The trio took the last fence almost in line, but Prince Flaneur fell and Astral Flame drew out. He was challenged by Golden Glow, who weakened, and Panara then threw out a claim. Astral Flame, however, held on gamely to win comfortably from Panara. with Golden Glow a fair third, four lengths In front of Attire and Polar Star and Slayer next. Gay Boa fell seven furlongs from home, and Prince Flaneur crashed at the last fence, A Narrow Margin The King George Handicap resulted in a close finish between Secret Flight and St Cloud, who drew away from the remainder of the field in the last furlong. Boswell was the early leader from Secret Flight, St. Cloud, Cherokee, Peony Rose, Royal Lancer, and Aravane. and there was not much between Boswell and Secret Flight entering the straight, with a gap to St, Cloud, Cherokee, and Peony Rose, Secret Flight had Boswell beaten half a furlong from home, and was then challenged by St, Cloud. Nearing the post. Secret Flight looked to be holding St. Cloud, but the latter made a telling final effort and secured a head verdict, Boswell was a moderate third, three lengths In front of Cherokee and Royal Lancer. Opposition Outclassed Strip was sent out the staunchest favourlte of the day In the Talnut Handicap and had the easiest win of the meeting. He drew No. 2 and. beginning smartly, was soon well out In front troni Flame Queen. Top Row. and Auctor. Strip increased his lead as the race progressed, and entering the -tralght in front of Auctor and Flame Queen, drew right away, and was being eased up at the post. Auctor similarly beat Lazybones, with Top Row two lengths back In front of Flame Queen, who failed badly in the run home, „. . . Close Finish The closest finish of the meeting between three horses was staged in the Aidworth Hack Handicap. Taxpayer (led -through the back stretch from Ackemma, Royal Money, Safelight, and Mosglel. with Waka. Valcron, ana Lights Out bringing up the rear. . Taxpayer led into the straight from Baroa, Royal Money, Mosglel and Valcron, and a few chains from the post Raroa and then Valcron challenged Taxpayer. The two. crossed the line locked together, Raroa getting a last stride verdict from Valcron. who just shaded Taxpayer, Three lengths away Lights Out filled fourth a long finishing nm. Mosglel and Royal Money beaded the remainder.

RACING FIXTURES

June 14 —Bay of Plenty R.C. June 14—Hawke’s Bay J.C, June 14—Greymouth J.C. • June 21—Waipa R.C. June 21—Ashburton County R.C. June 21, 23—Manawatu R.C. June 28—Oamaru J.C. June 28—Dannevirke Hunt. . July s—Hawke’s Bay Hunt Club. July 8, 10. 12—Wellington R.C. July 19—Manawatu Hunt. July 19—Waimate District Hunt Club July 26—South Canterbury Hunt Club July 26—Rangitlkei Hunt. TROTTING FIXTURES June 9—Nelson T.C. (second day). June 14—Greymouth J.C. (two events). June 21—Ashburton County R.C. (two events), June 28—Oamaru J.C. (two events). August 9, 13, 15— N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. August 30—Auckland T.C.

AUCKLAND R.C.

OUTSIDER WINS STEEPLECHASE (P.A.) AUCKLAND, June 7. The third day of the Auckland Racing Club’s winter meeting was held in dull weather with occasional showers. The track was heavy. The attendance was 18,000, compared with 11,500 last year. The totalise tor turnover was £90,536 10s, compared with £57,670 10s, an Increase of £32,886. For the three days £269,917 10s was handled against £103,107 10s, an increase of £76,810. Results;— TAMAKI STEEPLECHASE, Of £350. About two miles and a half. 3. 2—WINEBERRY 9-4 .. Jenkins 1 6. 6—Conflagration 9-4 .. Burgess 2 5. s—Sun Boy 9-1 .. Marla 3 1, 1 Pertlnax: 2, 3 Clansman; 4, 4 Red Appellant also started. Won by a length and a quarter; 15 lengths second and third. Time, smin 2l3eC ‘ ORAKEI HURDLES, Of £350. One mile and three-quarters. 5. 4—BISQUIT 9-11 .. .. McCrea 1 1, I—Wharemanea 11-2 .. Cleaver 2 6. 6—Very Glad 9-6 .. Burgess 3 4, 5 Night Hawk; 2, 3 Paint; 7, 7 Rival; 3, 2 Tavern Song; 8, 8 Brandon Hall; 12. 12 Sylonyx; 10. 10 Right Royal; 9, 9 Ring Shot: 11, 11 Stokowski also started. Won by a length and three-quarters: three lengths second and third. Time. 3mln 21 3-Bsec. YORK HANDICAP, Of £550. One mile. First Division 11. 12—BRITISH TALENT 7-0 C. B. Goulsbro 1 8. 7—Young Paddon 7-12 .. Brown 2 2. 3—Monte Crlsto 8-13 C. G. Goulsbro 3 1, 2 Kentucky: 12, 9 Foxsen; 4, 4 Gladynev; 13, 11 Te Kawlti; 14, 13 Gold Vaals; 7, 5 The Cardinal: 10, 10 Royal Appellant; 0, 6 Flying Acre; 3. 1 Valmint; 17, 17 Ivy Wlllonyx; 14, 15 Phllemup; 5, 8 Trig Station; 9, 14 Mysito; 16. 18 Venture also started. , ..... Won by a length: neck second and third. Time, Imln 43 2-ssec. ✓ WINTER STEEPLECHASE, Of £750. About three miles. 6. 6—SMILIN’ THRU 9-0 McGregor 1 2. 2—Jewish Lad 0-5 ~ Cleaver 2 3. 4—Gar Vaals 10-9 .. Ritchie 3 1, 1 Dozie Boy; 8, 5 Saint Musk; 4, 3 Hornpipe; 7, 7 Bells of Bow also started. Won bv four lengths; 20 lengths second and third. Time. 6mln 22sec. Hornpipe fell and broke his neck. For Interference with the winner. Cleaver, rider of Jewish Lad, was suspended for one month. YORK HANDICAP, Second Division ( 5. 6—GREEK QUEEN 7-13 Gilchrist ’1 2. 2—Radiant Vaals 8-2 .. McTavlsh 2 7. s—Merry Vaals 8-13 .. Cameron 3 12, 10 Clipper: 8, 7 Cornish; 11, 12 Our Jean: 9, 11 Sir Cameron: 1, 1 Black Majesty: 3, 3 Lovaals; 4, 4 Tellsom; 15, 15 Vaalso; 10, 8 Hunto; 14, 14 Veritable; 6, 9 Erllck; 13, 13 Royal Message also started. Won by a lengths: half a length second and third. Time, Imln 43 3-ssec. CAMPBELL HURDLES, Of £SBO. Two miles. 3. 2—DIVIDEND 10-7 ~ Walther 1 2. 3—Gold Spot 9-13 .. Slnton 2 4. 4—Hesketoon 9-7 .. Winder 3 1, 1 Esperance Bay; 5, S Black Musk; 6, 8 Baldric also started. Won by six lengths. Time, 3mln ssec. VISITORS' HANDICAP, Of £450. Six furlongs. 7. 7—CIRCULAR NOTE 9-6 Jenkins 1 8. B—Calula Boy 8-0 .. Gilchrist 2 1. I—Aero King 8-7 .. McTavlsh 3 9, 10 Rex Miltland: 4. 5 Gold Money Song; 5. 4 Te Taklna; 12, 13 Erndale; 2, 2 Battlegaln; 11, 9 Brazilian; 6, 8 Sure Pay; 15, 18 Games; 16, 18 Trllllarch; 10, 11 Kadina; 18, 18 Sunola; 3, 3 Cheval de Batallle; 13. 14 Happlcoat; 16, 17 Valdene; 14, 12 Biddy Girl also started. Won by a head; three-quarters of a length second and third. Time, Imin 17sec. FITZROY HANDICAP, Of £350. One mile. 2. 2—FOXWOOD 8-10 .. McKenzie 1 4. s—Valley Maid 8-8 .. Stockley 2 1. I—Esquire 10-9 ~ C. G. Goulsbro 3 8, 8 Chain Acre; 12. 12 Acreman; 7. 4 Expellent bracketed with Gold Bloom; 6. 8 Little Rose: 3. 3 Sharmln; 10. 10 Glenbevan; 15, 15 Beeswing; 19, 20 Princess Venus; 5, 7 Bronze Emerald; 21, 21 Gay Movie; 13, 13 Landcourt; 11, 11 Korotangi; 20, 18 Lady Acushla; 14. 14 Nordic Song; 16, 16 Miss Valerie: 17, 17 .Northlander bracketed with Kouraeka; 9, 9 Buccaneer bracketed with Joy Vaals; 18, 19 Radio Call also started. Won by a length and a quarter: threequarters of a length second and third. Time, Imln 43 4-ssec.

HAWKE’S BAY J.C.

GREAT QUEX WINS HURDLES (P.A.) HASTINGS, June 7. The first of the Hawke's Bay winter meetings was held in fine weather. The going was easy and the totalisator handled £10.774, against £10,053 10s on the corresponding day last year. Results:— MAIDEN PLATE, Of £IOO. Five furlongs. • 2. 2—RULING MOMENT 8-0 N. Vaughan 1 4. 4—Siyana 8-0 .. P, Atkins 2 1. I—Flying Spray 8-0 .. S. Waddell 3 6, 6 Iretekura, 5, 5 Loch Moigh, 3, 3 Singapore, 6, 6 Cartoonist, 12, 13 Mldlass, 13, 14 Mynet, 14, 12 Gay Rona, 8, 8 Captain Star, 10. 11 Whackle, 8. 9 Condole also started, . Won by half a length; neck second and third. Time, Imln Isec. i HAWKE’S BAY HURDLES, Of £275, One mile and three-quarters. 2—GREAT QUEX 10-8 .. P. Brady I 4—Siegall 0-0 .. C. L. Kerr 2 1— Llmbohm 10-13 .. P. Jarvis 3 3 Whotu 11-8 also started. Won by five lengths. Time. 3mln 24 1-5 sec. * WOODLANDS HANDICAP, Of £125. Six furlongs. 3. 3—QUEEN CARDINS 8-0 R. Marsh 1 2. I—Dark Water 8-0 W. J. Stevens 2 1. 2—Support 8-2 .. W. J. Mudford 3 7, 0 Sliver Bat; 6, 7 Nalla, 9, 9 Master Solway. 7. 8 Skyette. 5. 4 Rhodes, 4. 6 Earl’s Court also started. Won by two lengths. Time, Imln 17 1-5 sec. JUNE STEEPLECHASE, Of £250. About two miles and a half. 2 ANINI 9-10 .. P- Jarvis 1 I—Cherry Plum 10-9 .. A, E, Lord 2 3 Lucullus Boy 9-7 .. C. L. Kerr 3 4 Iddo also started. Won by 15 lengths. Time, smin 13sec. WINTER HANDICAP, Of £IBO. One mile and a quarter. 1. 2-rAUTHORESS 9-9 B. H. Morris 1 4. 4—Malacca 9-6 .. N. E. Howard 2 5. s—Arabic 8-2 .. P. Atkins 1 3, 3 Kinkajou, 2. 1 Katesbrldge. 8. S Blrkology also started. Won by three-quarter* of a length. Time, 2mln 15sec. CLIFTON HANDICAP, Of £l3O. Six furlonga and 200 yards. 5. S—PITMARK 8-4 .. S. Waddell 1 4. 4—Tea Lord 8-4 .. W. J. Mudford 2 3. 3—Laughing Song 9-4 S. Paramore 3 1, l Khurja bracketed with Indian Sun; 2, 2 Pretty Lass, 0, 6 Tashl Lama also Et W<m by half a length. Time, Imln 39 2-Ssec, HERETAUNGA HANDICAP, Of *5160. Sl* furlongs and a half. 2. I—SUNNY KNIGHT 8-12 B. H. Morris 1 4. 3—Plying Spy 8-4 R. Marsh 2 3. 3—Black Thread 10-0 N. E. Howard 3 1. 2 Rakanul 9-13: 6, 6 Diana Tetrix 9-4; 5, 5 Centrepolae 9-0: 7, 9 Gay Mimic 8-10: 9, 8 Lindrum 8-0: 8. fl Lutani*t 8-0 also started. Won by three lengths. Time. Imln 28 i-Sece.

NELSON T.C.

SCAPA FLOW WINS CUP (P.A.) NELSON, June 7. The Nelson Trotting Club's meeting was commenced in fine weather. The totallsator handled £7968 for seven events, against £6587 for eight races last year. Results:— WAKEFIELD HANDICAP, Of £BO. 3mln 43sec class. One mile and a half. 2- scr .. R. Donald 1 1— Koeslan scr .. Stewart 2 4—Centaurus scr .. Berkett 3 9 Superbus Boy, 10 Bill Ashton, 3 Isabel Scott, 7-Robinette, 5 Wee Jack scr; 6 Rama Direct 12; 8 Stylish Lady. 36 also started. Won by a neck. Times—3mln 29sec, 3min 29 l-ssec, 3min 29 3-ssec. MOTUEKA HANDICAP, Of £9O. 3mln Isec class. One mile and a quarter. . 3- AWAY scr .. R. Donald 1 2 Oxford King scr .. Yeatman 2 1— Falaise 12 .. Bryce 3 10 Direct Bingen, 15 Mauri McKinney, 5 Taruna, 8 Walnonl Jack scr; 7 Mitaya, 12 Wee Pal, 4 Bulldozer scr and Cavatina bracketed scr, 6 Shady Glen, 11 Marina Rey, 13 De Reske, 12; 9 Plymouth 24; 14 Welcome Stranger 36 also started. Won by half a length. Times—2min 48 3-ssec, 2mln 48 4-ssec, 2mln 49 l-saec. NELSON CUP, Of £l7O. 4mln 48sec class. Two miles. 2 SCAPA FLOW 12 .. Falrbairn 1 7 Hoyle *scr .. Messervy 2 3 Mahoe scr .. Gunning 3 4 Gold Flight, 8 Lough Derg scr; 5 Shadow Maid 12; 1 Jill Tar 24; 6 Juliana scr and Kosha 24 bracketed also started. Won by half a length. Times—4min 31 3- 4min 32 4-ssec, 4min 33 l-ssec. FOXHILL HANDICAP, Of £IOO, 3min 49sec class. One mile and a half. 3 INQUISITION 60 .. Bryce 1 4 Creevagh scr .. Watts 2 1— Sea Meal 24 .. C. Berkett 3 1 Douglas McElwyn bracketed with Sea Meal, 5 Flash Bye, 7 Wee Pandora scr: 2 Windsor Lad 60; 7 Redmond’s Pride 72 also started. Won by five lengths. Time—3min 32 1-5 sec. 3mln 39 1-Ssec, 3mln 33sec. MURCHISON HANDICAP, Of £BO. 3mln ssec class. One mile and a quarter. 5 48 .. N. Berkett 1 2 Zlnoro scr .. R. Donald 2 8— Robinette scr .. Frost 3 1 Koeslan, 9 Bill Ashton, 4 Isabel Scott, 3 Nuella, 11 Superbus Boy, 7 Wee Jack scr; 6 Rama Direct 12; 12 Mauri McKinney, 10 Stylish Lady 36; 5 Centaurus scr bracketed with winner also started, Won by three-quarters of a length. Times—2mln 40 l-ssec, 2mln 51 2-ssec, 2 min 53 l-ssec. STOKE HANDICAP, Of £9O. 3mln 39sec class. One mile and a half. 2-OXFORD KING scr .. Yeatman 1 B—Golden River 38 .. Messervy 2 11—Direct Bingen scr .. Robinson 3 4 Travelwell 24 bracketed with Gunman 36; 3 Stepson sjcr; 5 Taruna, 8 Walnoni Jack, 10 Marina Rey 12; 1 Falaise 7 Mitaya 24; 9 De Reske 36 also started. Won by half a length. Times—3min 27 4- 3min 25sec, 3min 28 2-ssec.

RIWAKA HANDICAP, Of £IOO. 2min 57sec class. One mile and a quarter. 2-MAHOE scr •• I 10—Shady Glen scr i 12—Royal Travis 12 i •• Cameron J 6 Lord Zetland, 9 Guy Whispers and Lough Derg bracketed: 1 Nawton Junior, 2 Hoyle, 5 Queen High, 11 Welcome Stranger, 7 Juliana and Mullard scr bracketed: 13 Brigadier. 8 Scapa Flow, 4 Shadow Son 12 also started. Won by half a length. Times—2min 31 l-ssec, 2min 51 4-ssec, 2mln 51 l-ssec. TO-DAY’S PROGRAMME The meeting will be concluded to-day, and under the single pool system the following horses may be expected to race prominently:— Walmea Handicap: Zlnoro, Mauri McKinney, Centaurus. Appleby Handicap: Oxford K}ng, Falaise. Direct Bingen. President’s Handicap: Shadow Maid, Jill Tar, Hoyle. Tasman Handicap: Windsor Lad, Seameal, Douglas McElwyn. Richmond Handicap: Isabel Scott, Stylish Lady. Zlnoro. Moutere Handicap: Oxford King, Falalse, Zlnoro. Farewell Handicap: Nawton Junior, Blazeawey, Mahoe. The programme is as follows: WAIMJ3A HANDICAP, of £80; smln ssec class; one mile and a quarter.—Airline, Bill Ashton, Centaurus, Isabel Scott, Koesian, Nuella, Robinette, Superbus Boy scr; Rama Direct 12; Mauri McKinney, Stylish Lady, Zlnoro 36. APPLEBY HANDICAP, of £9O; 3min 39sec class; one mile and a half.—Direct Bingen. Stepson, Wee Jack scr; Taruna, Walnonl Jack 12; Falaise, Marina Rey, Mitaya, Travelwell, Wee Pal 24; Blazeaway, De Reske, Golden River, Gunman, Oxford King 36; Welcome Stranger 48. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of £130; 4min 48sec class; two miles,—Shady Glen, Gold Flight, Guy Whispers. Juliana. Queen High scr; Hoyle, Shadow Maid 12; Jill Tar, Kttsha, Shadow Son, Mahoe 24; Scapa Flow 60. TASMAN HANDICAP, of £100; 3mln 49sec class; one mile and a half.—Cree Vagh, Douglas McElwyn, Flash Bye, Wee Pandora scr; Seameal 24; Windsor Lad 60; Redmond’s Pride 72; Inquisition 84. RICHMOND HANDICAP, of £80; 3mln 43sec class; one mile and a half. —Airline, Bill Ashton, Bunker, Centaurus, Isabel Scott, Koeslan, Robinette, Superbus Boy' scr: Rama Direct 12; Stylish Lady, Zlnoro 36. MOUTERE HANDICAP, of £9O; one mile and a quarter.—Direct Bingen, Inquisition, Mauri McKinney, Stepson, Stylish Lady, Taruna, Walnonl Jack, Wee Jack, Zlnoro scr; Cavatina, Falaise, Marina Rey, Mitaya, Travelwell, Wee Pal 12; Blazeaway. Bulldozer, De Reske, Plymouth, Oxford King 24. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of £100; 2min 21sec class; one mile.—Lord Zetland, Blazeaway, Gold Flight, Guy Whispers, Juliana, Lough Derg, Mullard, Nawton Junior, Queen High, Shady Glen, Welcome Stranger scr; Hoyle, Brigadier, Jill Tar, Kosha, Royal Travis, Shadow Maid, Shadow Son, Mahoe 12.

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