THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 219, 4 June 1918, Page 7

THE TURF

OTAKI MEETING

CUP WON DY ORLEANS. ASTJiOPJIEL WIN'S CHIEF SPKIXT EVEiYf. The Winter Meeting of tlio Otaki Maori Itacing (Jail) was heid yesterday in beauliiul weather. There was a bin attenduricc, including many people who motored out from Wellington. The races wore got oli' well up to time, a fact appreciated by those- who wished to be well on Hie way before dark. The going was heavy but there was good racing. Favouritism in the Maiden Handicap was divided between J'rimalo and Broad .Arrow. There was a big Held, but ihe dispatch was it good one. Toddy soon had a break, aim rounding tha bottom it looked as ii lie would not be caught, but he tired, and the favourite, hard ridden, got up a few lengths otf' the post. Utuwai nine beat Toddy, whilo Broad Arrow, Talithn, :uil Idle Talk were the next lo finish. Utuwui's stable connections preferred 'Ahiltii, who failed to show up. 'flic winner is a half-brother tu Princo Delaware, ana was bred by Mr. Harvey Patterson. Wappiug and Flying Cowrie were Iho prime fancies in tha Flying- Hack Handicap, but the pair Vailed. Trickery, who goes well iu mud, led the field till well into the straight where I'iano look charge. A late run by Woo'dlark saw the chestnut win by a head. Wapping finished fast in third place, and theu en me Trickery and Blighty. Flying Gowrie Jailed badly,' Galore was prominent irlo tho straight, but the weight then beat her. Arlington, who ran in the colours of J. Ayres, owing to «• bereavement in the owner's family was the best supported of the runners in the Steeplechase. He ran a good race under his big load, but at . no stago of the race did ho look like beatI ing Foenian, who led practically throughj out. GaekWar ran to the last fence with Arlington, and looked like beating him, but he got off at tlio wing. Gwynno fell j and Ormesby ran oh". Onipoto broke I down. A Held of sixteen lined up for the Eaukawn, Cup. Turangaplto, Gold Soult, I ond Ladogcur were all heavily supported. i The lirst-nanicd as usual -layed up had!lv at the barrier and was left. Kiltess 1 and liagdad led a bunched field, with Trials and Ladogour prominent of the others. Hounding tho home bend Trials displaced Bagdad and Kiltoss fell away. Once heads were turned for home Orleans took charge, and revelling in the going, ! he ran in an easy winner from Trials. [ Dolroit was close up, and then came Hag- ; dad a head away, with Ladogeur, andliady j General. Gold Soult was left at the post. i Moutoa. Cnnip and Torchlight wore the best backed in the milo Hack Bace. This event provided the best contest of the day, all the runners being bunched throughiut tho eight furlongs. Mill Queen got out ! well and led from Quiun'a Post .and ! i Hylatns. Up the- bitch Blue Gown and j Ilicnzi were prominont. The field was still bunched entering the straight, where Blue Gown put in a challenge, but Mill Queen was not headed. In the rim lo tho post Torchlight and Moutoa Camp joined ; in. but the Trentham Ally held her own and won by a neck. Montoa Oamp prb half a length away, and then came. Black Hill, who will be improved by the race, and Blue Gown. More heavy waircrin<r took place in the Open Flying Kardhap. Lady Black, the Gaisford bracket (Aotrophel and Ohiwia), and Hawakore all being equally supported. Sweet Corn showed out for half a mile, when Jean Laddo took charge and was first into the straight. Then Rude and Sardinia headed her but over the last bit Astrophel got up and won by n length. Kude just beat Sardinia, rnd Lady Black was fourth. The concluding event, tho Birthday Welter Handicap.'seven furlongs, saw a giod favourite in Avrowfleld decisively defeated by Betard. Kahumanga and Arrow-field passed the post almost together, and the judge awarded the favourite second place. DETAILS OF THE RACING MAIDEN FLAT BACE, of 100 sovs. Weight-for-agc. Six furlongs. I Mr. J. M'Kcan's b. g. Prinmto, by Yasco-Polly Prim, 4yrs„ Bst. Ulb. (E. Bngby) 1 6 Mr. W. M'Kegg's b. g. TJtuwai, Est. 111b. (C. Carmont) 2 7 Mr. A. E. Barnctt's b. g. Toddy, list. 111b (Jones) 3 (Winner trained by F. Johnson.) Also started: 3 Livland, Bst. 81b. (Stockley); 2 Broad Arrow, Bst. 111b. (W. Bell); II Orizon, Bst. 111b. (W. Price); 12 War Scot, Bst. Ulb. (Bowden): 5 Justification, Sst. 91b. (A. Bccd); 8 Moneymoou, Oat. 91b. (B. Morris); 4 Talitha, Sst. '91b. (Watson); 10 Bora, Bst. 121b. (Horn); 9 Idle Talk, Bst. 91b. (0. Keed); 16 Mangatua, Bst. 91b. (Lambess); 14 Ahika, Bst. lllb. • (E. Seed); 13 Career, Bst. 121b. (Thornc). Won by half a length. Time, lmin. I9scc. FLYING HACK HANDICAP, of 100 6073. Six furlongs. • 6 Mr. D. Wilkie's eh. g. Woodlark, by < Hyjncttus—Woodhey, 4yrs., 7st. (L. Berry) 1 : 3 Mr. J. M'Kcan's b. f. Piano, 7st. 61b. ! (L. Morris) 2 ! 2 Mr. W. Simpson's eh. g. Wapping, Sst. i 121b (It. Mansou) 3 : (Winner trained by B. Waddcll.) 5 Also started: 5 Galore, Bst. lllb. (T. Prit- ( chard); 8 Ayah. Bat. 91b. (R. Eced); 7 Bai- ' put, Bst. 71b. (W. Bell); 4 Mclita, Sst. 21b. ] (Davidson); 1 Flying Gowrie, Bst. (A. Ilccd); , 13 Humorist, 7st. 71b. (IT. Watson); 12 Whakatinn. 7st. 31b. (R. Styles); 11 Trick- ' cry, 6st. 121b. (L. Manson); 9 Skedaddle, 1 6st. 121b. (0. Reed); 10 Blighty. 6st. 121b. (K, Bagby); 14 Eising 'lido, 6st. 121b. (E. ] Heed). ( Won by a head, a length between sec- 1 ond and third. Time, lmm. 19 2-sson.

'AIHOA STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sovs. About two miles aud a half. Mr. A. M. Wrisht's hlk. g. Focnmn, by Artvanoe—Browa Spec, 6yrs„ lOst. , (J. Knan) 1 Mr. J. Ayrcss ch. pr. Arlington, list. 91b (L. Traill) 2 Mr. A. Symcs's ch. m. Watoture, 9st. 71b (j. nylcs) 3 ;Winner trained by owner.) Also started: 9 Jem, lOat. 81b (E. Broolccr); 6 Expedition. lOst. 51b. (J. Decrey); 8 Hasher Boy, 9st. 131b. (K. liambcss); 4 Ormesby, 9st. lllb. (B. Thompson); 11 Tellow and Black, Sat. 91b. (J. O'Cnnncll); 3 Ompoto, lOst. 51b. (.T. Tilscy); 10 Owynne, 9st. 71b. (11. Burt); 12 Miss' Lark. 9/st. 71b. I (P. Hoes); 6 Gaekwar, 9flt. 71b. (W. Bow- I (len). Won by three lengths, a head sepnrating second and third. Time, 6mln. 32 3-sscc. ItAUKAWA CUP. of 500 sots. Oho milo and a Quarter. 7 Mr. S. W. Tatham'3 br. g. Orleani, by Conqueror-Jeanne d'Aro, aged, /st. ...... ffir. M'Ewan) 1 <l"i'u ' Vl WhUcß bl '- B. Trials, Bst.

131b (0. Price) 2 12 Mr. 0. Wrcllins'g b. g. Detroil, 6st, ""••iv (M'Lcan) 3 (Winner trained by owner.) Also started: 3 liadoEciir, Bat. 111b. (H fa/™"); 11 Wishful, list. ,61b. (J. damn V°!l l: , ,1 '"fanss-nlto. Bst.i3lb. (W. Price): '1 Gold Soult, 7st. 1311). (A. Heed); 6 lady General 7»t. 101b. (P. Corlett); 10 Montoa Queen, 7st. 91b. (M. M'Arten): 13 Battle %!"% 7 m- ? b V (T - Yo " n l?); 3 Kilter, 75t. ((!. Itoed); 2 Bnndad. fet. 121b. (L. Berry); 16 Bronk Delavnl, 6st. 1251b, inc. 2Ub. oyerweidit (E. Herd): 14 Bfirsil, 6st. "71b. (It. Bafrby): 15 Merric Cain, 6st. 71b. I\V Maiicor); 0 Fore. fist. 71b. (I>. Morris). Won by two lcnuths; half a loiifjth between second and third. Time, 2mm. Msec. O'i'AKl HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile. 8 Mrs. S. H. Ames's blk. f. Mill Queen,' by Treadinill-Firo Queen, 3yrs., 7st SID (T. Youinr) 1 1 Mr. 0. 8. M'Furlane's ch. g. TorchliKht. 7st 61b (11. Watson) ?. <■ Mr. I. s. Kaston's br. g. Moutoa Camp, 7st. 111b (M. M'Arten) 3 (Winner t.rainoil by J. Ayrcs.l Also started: 11 jlylatus. 9sL (W. jj ow . den); 9 Black Hill, fist. 101b. (L. Noildcrl--6 Quimis lost, Bbl. 21b. (II; Younir); 3 Lord Mm 80 ! 1 : S ? l w - Bell ' ; 5 Bh "> Gown, 7sl. i. 11b '.. ,A ;A p ; ecl): 7 Crosswiirds, Vat. 101b. (li. Heed); 10 Vomcroy, 7at. 91b. (W. M'liwau)4 Kienzi. 7st. 41b. (L. Morris). '' Won by a nook, with the third horso half a Iciieth away. Time, Imin. .14 M*. o JUIIUI HANDIOAI'. of 250 sovs. Sis furlongs. 3 Mr. W. H. Caisford's br. e. Astronliel, by Pinhoid—Asteroid. 3yrs„ 7st. 71b. r m . ~r ,-, , , ih - Morris) 1 5 Mr. V. Duncan's br. e . nude, 6st, 111b c , r r „ . ( JI - M'Arten) 2 6 Mr. J. tenwick's br. «. Sardinia, 6m. "I'';. Hi. Bil/tby) 3 (Winner trained by ,T. HuMviui ) Also started: 9 Wnimntao, 10.it. (W I'ricel; U Kwcet Corn. 9st. 91b. (If. Watson); 1 Lady Black, 7st. 131b. (P. Oorlctt): U Astor, 7at. 121b. (O. Brown); 3 Oliiwia, 7 B t 61b.. collided with Astronhel (L. Morris)' 2 ttawakoro. 7sl. 31b (P. Johnson); 7 Jean Laddo. 7st. 21b. (W. M'.Ewan); 4 Movement, Vst. (K. Jtccd); 10 Merric. I'oto, 6st. 1111. (L. Berry); 13 I'lying Camp, tit. 111b. (0 .Stratton); 14 BainiEdalc, 6st. 71b. ((1 M'Lean); 12 Cnrnnctt, fist. 71b. (P. Itayuor)' Won by a Icimtli. Time, lmin. 19scc. BUITJIDAV WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Hcven furlongs. Mr. H. Hnssall's h. c. Ectard, tors., by Miiltilid-Mis3 Dawdle, Sat. 21b. (Boy Heed) 1 1 Mr. \\, Duncans br. g. Arrowfleld, 9st. 61b (C. Price) 2 Sir. If. lirookor's blk. g. ICabuninngu, 9st. Clb (B. Urnokcr) 3 (Winner trained bv W. Ftone.) Also started: Warmth, 9st. lib. IL.-Nod-iler): Mn.iu, 9st. lib. U. Campbell); Idyllie, 9st. (T. Pritchard); Lady Dalesford, Bst. 91b. (.1. Proctor); fananui, Bst. 71b. (E. fteed); Ralnne. Est. 71b. (11. Watson); Oo•asinn Oal Oik .'I DaoJI. JCToI? .Hl, ln . '

71b. (B. Young); Sir Musketry, Est. 71b. (G. Heed). Won by two lengths; n, noso between sceonil and third. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs-Galore, 9st. 71b.; Haj.iut, Bst. Sib.; Dirkcnetta, Bst. 21b.; Flymc Cowrie, Set. lib.; Piano, 7st. 131b.; Jlolitii, 7st. 131b.; Gold Problem, 7nt. '21b.; Bumoi'lia, 7st. 81b.; Trickery, 7st. 31b.; Wliakatina, 7st. lib.; Livlund, 7st.; Blishty, «st. '!lb.; War Scot. 6st, 1211).; Idle Talk, 6st. 121b. TB KOTO HACK AND HUNTEIffI' STEEPLECHASE, of 150 sovs. About two miles-Arlington, list. 121b.; Foenmu, list.; Jem, lOst. (Jib. j Expedition, lOul. 31b.; Ganltwar, lOst. lib.; Dasher Boy, 9st. 1111).; Waiotiire. 9sl. 111b.; Ormesby. 9st. lllb.; Clwynno, 9st. 71b.; OhaUanooßQ, 9st. 71b. 11U1A HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile unci 55 vards.-V010,.95t, 81b.; Trials. 9st. 41b.; Lartogeur, list, lllb.; Wishful, 3sl. 61b.; Cold Souk. est. lib.; Orleniw, fst ; Lady General, 7st. 12b.; lady Louisa, Yet. 91b.; Jtoutoa Queen, 751.. 61b.; Battle Sine 7(it. 61b.; Ohhvia, 7st. 21b.; Ha;:dad. 7st. 21b.; Kiltcss, 7Ht.j Antwerp, 6at. 1211). i Uronk Delavnl, 6st. 101b.; Detroit, 6st. 91b.; Tnrdilidvt. 6?t. 7b.; Biiirnsdak, 6st. 71b.; Horry (lain. 6st. 71b.; Pore, 6st. 71b.; Flyinc Camp. Gal. 71b. . „ STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, of ICO sovs. Seven fiirlonufi.— Wappin?. *»>.: Black Hill, 8?t. Oil).; Kill Queen. Bst. 71b.; liotnrd. Bst. 71b.: (Juimi'B Post. Cat.; Wo)dlurk. 75t,131b.; Prlmalo. 7st.. 131b.: Moatoa Camp. 7st. 121b.; Cross Words, 7ct. 611).; Utiuvp.i, 7st. 71b.: Idyllic, 7st. 711).; Pomeroy. 7st. 41b.; Lady Daylesford, 7st.; Evenins: Glow, 7st.; .Sabine, fat. 121b.; liora, l>:t. 121b. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlonss-Sweet Corn, 9et. 71b.; Form In. 9st. lib.; Laiiv nencr.il. Ssl. 61b.: Inah. list. 511).; Lady Black. 7ft. 91b.; Astor, 7st. 91b.; Revocation, 7st. 71b.; Kawnliore. 7=l. lib.; Itude. 7st. 31b.: Movement. 6st. KSh.; Merry Polo fist. 91b.; Ayah, 6st. 71b.; Coronctt, 6at, 71b. „ ITI „ OHAU HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of ion rovs. One. mile—Hvlatim, 9ft. lllb.; TVnpninv. 9st. lllb.; Hnrdlnia. 9st. lllb.; Hliiflc Hill. 9st. Rib.: Kaliiimancn. 951.71').: Lord Nelson. 9;t. 21b.; TorfhllirM. M. 121b.: Blue Gown, list. 91b.: Cross Words, list. 81b.: Utn-rai, Bsf. Alb.; Mnnu, fst. 41b.; Rienzi, B.=t. 31h.; H;:lf Bhic. Ht.; Papamu. list.; Justification, Sit.; Occasion, Bst

AUCKLAND MEETING

.' COALITION WINS WINTER STEEPLECHASE. 1 By Telegraph—Press Association. \ Auckland, Juno \ \ 1 Tho Winter Meeting of the Auckland i Racine Club concluded in fine weather beI lore a large attendance. The totalisator handled ' .tb6,519, against £53,475 on the \ second day last year. The total lor the . meeting was £125,972, against £143,603 last - year, when three days' races were held. HUNT CLUB CUP. of • 200 sovs. About i thrco miles. 1 Northland, list. 101b. (Mr. Cockorton) 1 6 Jaoaranda, lOst. 71b. (E. M'Sweoney) 2 3 John Runny. lOst. 121b. .. (Henderson. 3 Also Btartcd: 4 Advancor, list. Sib., 9 : Te Manuiri, list. 21b.; 12 Ambassador, Hot.; ! 6 Glcnhow, lOst. 121b.; 7 Swastika, lOst, 81b., and Newton, lOst. 71b. (bracketed) 8 To Tigi, lOst. 71b.; 14.Transfer, lOst. Jib.; 13 King's Park, lOst. 71b.; 10 Pencton.JOst. 71b.; 11 No Surrender, lOst. 71b.; 2 Tlrau, lOst. 71b. , , .„ Won by two and a half lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 6min. 42sec. OEAICEI HURDLES, of 200 sovs. One mile and three-auarters. 2 Kin Kora, 9st. 31b < Ro! V: u ' J 1 Penniless, list, lib (Ohaplin 2 4 Dancastor, lOst. 41b (Preston) 3 Also started: 3 Plenipotont, 9st. 131b.; 7 Soultane, 9st. 51b.; 8 Bloomine, 9st. 111).; 9 Novation, 9st.; 5 Welshman, Dst.; 6 Silver Pine, 9st. Won bv ten lengths, with one length between second and third. Time, 3rain. 29 4-ssec. VISITOKS' HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Five furlongs. 4 Ilyginas, lOst. 41b (Sid. lloid) 1 7 Oardrona, list, lib tO'Shen) 2 8 Stilts, .9st. 71b (Clark) 3 Also started- 1 Hymoona, 10sl. 101b.; 2 Eoyal Chef, lOst. 91b.; 3 Ring Lupin, lOst. 21b.; 6 Arran, 9st. 111b.; 11 Uicro, 9st. 61b.; 9 Lady Jack, 9st. 51b.; 14 Lady Elysian, 9st;; 6 Charley, 9st.; 10 1 ersinn Prince, 9st.; 12 Pink 'lie, 9st.; 13 Glad Tidings, 9st. Won by .a neck, with half a. length between second and third. Time, lmln. 5 3-ssec. WINTER STEEPLECHASE, of 750 sovs. About thrco miles. 1 Coalition, lOst. 101b (M'Sweency) 1 6 Moddite, 10at (E. Rae) 2 4 Hopye, 9st, 7lb (P. Flyun) 3 Also sjarted: 2 Glncpol, list. 01b.; 3 Sandy Paul, lOst. 31b.; 5 Martou. 9>t. 111b.; 7 Bonny Joan, 9st. 711).; 9 Hautcrc, 9flt. 71b.; 8 The Channel, 9st. ,71b.; .10 Hanza Mist, 9st. 71b. A good race Won by two and a. half lengths, with throo lengths between second and third. Haiitcrc fell at the second fence, from homo when Irading. Time 6min. 25 Msec. YORK WELTER HANDICAP, of 650 sovs. Ono mile. 1 Parisian Diamond, list. 121b. ... 'Gray) 1 16 Rockficld, 9st (ilewlft) 2 14 Koreouo, 9st (P. llrady) 3 Also started: 2 Mangamnhoo. lOst. 71b.; 15 Uopftehl, ltMt. 61b.; 7 Colonel Poult. lOst. 41b.; 20 Mcltehikoß, lOst. 21b.: !0 Housewife, lOst. 21b.: 4 Hyllus, lOst. lib.; 3 White Blaze 9sl. 121b.; 11 Golden Cml'tou, 9st. 91b.; 9 Hushimui, 9st, 61b.: 22 Loyal Arch, 9st, 51b.; 16 Sir Ttalnh. 9st. 41b.; 8 Pendoon, 9st, 31b.; 18 Waiuta, 9nt. 31b.: 6 Fabriquotte, 9st. 21b.; 17 British Arch. 9st. 21b.; 12 Flash Lady. 9st.; 13 "addincton Green. 9st.: 19 Alt Dolnval, 9.; : 21 King of the Valley, 9st,; 22 Royal Itcfus, 9st.; « Pierrot, 9st. Won by a length and a. half, with three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 47sco. EEMUEEA HURDLES, of 400 sovs. Two miles. 1 Bon Revo, list. 61b (Stan. Rcid) 1 6 Thrace, 9st (Chaplin) 2 7 Ditto. 9st. 31b (Roach) 3 Also started: 5 Gluetanus, lOst. 911).; 2 Colorado, lOst. 71b.; 3 Te Onga, 9st. 121b.; 4 Fisher, 9st, 71b. A good race. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a length between second and third. Time, 4min. 2sco. PITZROY WELTER HANDICAf", of 200 sots. Sis furlongs. 16 Ranaere, 9st iOuiinuest) 1 15 Singulur, 9st (Chanlin) 2 14 Beirano, 9st (Eiiis) 8 Also started: 8 Garryowou, list. 51b.: 1 All Over. list. 41b.; 4 Persian Prince. lOst. 131b.. and SUvasco, 9st. 91b. (bracketed); 7 Blue Cross, lOst, :11b.; 3 Gold Kip, lOst. 71b.. and Lnctc, 9st. 71b. (bracketed); 6 Indspendeiie<-.. IC.n. S!i>.: 10 Don't, lOst, 51b.; 5 Glucian. iCsl,. :51b.: 17 Lady Paula, 9st. 1311.).; 2 Geiioisl Stephen. 9st. 9!b.; 9 Revenue, 9st. 91').. and Golden Petal, Oat. (bracketed); ?2 Lad? Bunvan, 9st. 51b.; 13 M'eltonio, 9st.; 12 Tn.njo-tc-Kapu, 9pt,; 20 Pre-omineni, 9-i',.: 23 Erinagh, 9st.; 19 Whitehall, 9st.: 21 Royal Princo, 9st.; 18 Cambridge, 9st.; 11 Auldana, 9st. Won by half a length, the thjrij horse half a length away, Time, lmin. 21sec.

DUNBDIN MEETING

ZABKOMA WINS WINGATBI STEEPLECHASE. Tly Telegraph-Press Association. Dunodin, June 3. The Dunodin Winter Meeting concluded in dull, cold woathor. Thcro was a very prood attendance, and tho totalisator handled £27,838, compared .with £18,130 on the second day last year. The total for the meeting was £50,8)5, against £31,269 in 1917. FAIRFIELD HURDLES, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half. 1 Naupata, 12st. 131b (L. Hcgarty) 1 2 Master Hamilton, list. 61b. (11. Lorrigan) 2 3 Hiker Shield, lOat. 31b (J. Olsen) 3 Also slartcd: 4 Oiralda, 9st. 131b. Silver Shield led passing Hie stand, with Master Hamilton and Oiralda close up. Oiralda led round Ihe back, but Naupata was in front entering the straight and won by a length. The third horse was four lengths away. Time, 2mm. 52 Msec. SILYERHTHEAII HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Night Alarm, Bst. 91b (C. Emerson) 1 9 Taku flown. 7st. 91b lA. Rut liven) 2 11 Black Mountain, 7sl. 71b. (11. Donovan) o Also started: 1 Sarnie!. lOst.; 4 Uurrangong, 9st. 310.; 5 Achilleus, Est. 01b.; o denshire. Est. 61b.; 8 Consign, 7st. 71b.: 6 Johu Keilly, 7st, 71b.; 7 Wnrhawk, 7st. 71b.; 10 Calnia, 7st. 71b. After going :i furloni: Toko Down and liurrangong were in tho lead, followed by Nielii Alarm. The last-named led from Die distance, and won by two lengths. The third horse was a head away. Time, linin. 31 2-ssec. PROVINCIAL HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile. 1 Thaddeus, Bst. 31b (0. Emerson) 1 6 Don l'acillcb, 7st. 21b. ... (N. Real) 2 2 l!urlco'n Drift, lOst. 91b. ... (J. Olsen) 3 Also started: 4 Kilhoyne, Sat. 61b.; 3 Mnrsa, Est. 21h.; 5 Helicon, 7st. 1511). Kllboyne led r«r about a furlong, and was then supplanted by Helicon. About 200 yards from the post Helicon retired, and Thaddeus made a run on the outside, winning by a head. Tho third horse was a neck away. Time, linin. 41 1-Ssec. WINGATIJI STEEPLECHASE, of 550 suvs. About two miles and a half. 1 Zarkoma, list, lib (W. Robinson) 1 6 Vascular, lOst. 1111) (W. EaMonl 2 7 Palladio. lOst. 51b (W. Griffiths) 3 Also started: 5 Stone. Ginger. 12st. lib.; ■1 Recharge, list. 61b.; 1 I'.-treinata, list. 21b • 8 Rongahere, lOst. 1311).; 9 Turehaua, !1.--t 151b.; 10 Ooldon Grape, 9st. 71b.; 2 Sylva, 9:-t. 71b. liocharci) and Rongahoro fell at the posr, and rails. Golden Orapo and Turehaua following suit at tho Bod wall, lurcmata and Zarkoma took tho laßt fence together, «nd tho lattor woo by five ionaths. T>.<>

third horso was two lengths mvny. Time, tram. 3) ].sscc. WAIItONGOA HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Six furlongs. 5 nullcr, 9st. 31b (K. Walls) 1 2 Mohawk, 9st. 71b (F. Anderton) 2 3 Benefit, 7st. 71b (It. O. Ered) 3 Also started: 1 Kauwhcro, Est. lib.; 4 dlensnonse, 7st. 71b. Benefit and Buller were, in the lend after a furlong and a half had uono by. but lleticlit drnpnnd back in the straight, where Moliau'lc challenged Buller. In a line Hush Kuller won by a nose the third horse <>nr,» four lengths away. Time, luilu. 15 Msec. BACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, of 130 covs. About two miles. J Chuimal Xfoh, u at , 21b, ... (S. H'lntoFh) 1 2 Lulß'i Wat. Ill) (\v. Oriilitbs) 2 3 I'lirebaua, list. lllb. (A. M'Millan) 3 Also slarUd: 4 Captnin Prench, 9st. 91b.; 5 Tho Stunner, 9st. 71b. Olmmial }loh was in front practically throughout, and won by *lt len(;tbs. Tu'-e----hau.i was a bad third. The placed linrrcß were the only ones lo finish. Time, 4min. M 1-SMO. JASKPIKLD HANDICAP, of 100 SOVS. Six furlongs. 7 Icanins- ij m . n , j, t- 2 ib (L. King) 1 5 Ited Klver, Bst (.). OlseiS 2 6 Star. Bst IP. Anderton) 3 Also started: 2 Mnaidu, 1 Kilmccdy i)tt. -»>■; 6 Ar.hilleufl. 8s t. 131b.; 4 BelKiau Kin?, Bat.; 8 Ab Pink, Sst.; 9 Cnlma, p Leaping Burn, Kod itlvor, and Itoynl •jtnr were in front from tho start. Won ' L l0I m" hea,] ' " 1C! tllini boree a length •'W-y. Time, lmin. 16 Msec. KVEKMAY vTELTEU HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Ono niilo 9 ?i I "?- r " r01 ?' 7st ' 131b - - W- nnv;son) 1 t i';', 11 " 0 ' l' L 131h (A. U. Wilson 2 u 1 " ll ' am ; 7st- 131b (0. Emerson) 3 Alto Rtartcu: 6 Sodd-el-'Balir, 9st. 71b.; Yt. oil, . b i A "V,5 St - n 111I, 'i 4 » an I'acifico, Bst ni).; 10 Polomus, 7st. 71b. °..,' Cd !S "'"Straight, where. Burffili T c ,/- r ?"F h - ,vim,ir,(r by a »"»' ««uj. Time, lmin. 43 3-Sscc.

TROTTING

CANTERBURY PARK MEETING. Hy Telegraph-Press Association. >ni,. r . , Cnrlstchurch, Juno 3. Win L?■'"?■ bw ' y Pil rl«,Trottins Club's tt liner Meeting waß helcf to-clav in eicel- ■ ycar: lßt &S.i° B - '» lhu l ™ dw. last J AMATEUR HANDICAP, ol ICo w „. o uu milo and a hall. t- l Ivoraki, scr. , • i Ouh-erucn, Vsec.'"".'.'.'!".".".' J ■ 3 Jtoihino, 7EOC - i..A l C-; 4 -Uouscnnuci, 6see ; 17 Jiatcktonio bouth. osec, and Jlereuo 6f,<, ■ &'&' M\ liaß , " *<*»& ! i«\|. rin to'WW- 12 lluon Child, Yaocj ; IVr" 11 *- 7acl: -; 9 I'crthctla, 7soc • 3 1 f' fe ; ! Galilld ° Brook. 7soc and ■ tt k m ' 76ec ' ,(:ounicd): ' L^ ; 6 £ u ' by Vntjr kn B thi. Time, 3mm. PROGRESSIVE JIANDIOAP. of 150 soys : One milo and a half. 13 Trooper Dillon, 7sec j 2 iMiss Havoc, (isec. . . ? ; 12 Grandee, 7scc '.].'." j Also started: 5 Nancy ktairV'scrT U Pax, 2scc; 6 Lady Haldane, 2aec; 16 Ifts Audrey, Ascc; i Bundura, 4see; 15 Imidetta, 4bcc.; 7 Our Chum, oscc.; 6 Lu'ndong, ssce; 1 Zara, ssce, and Inwood, tec. (coupled); 9 Coldstream, sscc; 10 Uiaos. 6sce; 4 Shanghai, 6soe; 8 Glad Eye, 6sce; 14 Lcrnie L„ 7sec. Won by a length. Time, 3min. 30 l-ssee KING GEOKaE HANDICAP, of 6CO bovb. Two miles. 1 Cathedral Chimes, scr , ' i 3 Author Dillon, 3sec '" 2 5 Agathos, 7sec. 3 Also started: 6 Admiral Wood, Isec; 8 Adelaide Direct, 4soe; 7 Erin's King, 7sec; 2 Oinalto, 7scc.; 4 Evelyn, Bsee; 6 Hint-on, Usee; 3 Matchlight, lOseo. Won by three lengths. Time. 4iuin. 26 2-ssec. MIDDLETON HANDICAP, of 160 sovb. Two miles. 2 Maud Wilkes, Usee 1 3 lleewood, 7sec 2 6 Shanghai, 6see '„ 3 Also Blarled: 7 Harold D„ ssec; 13 Voter, 6scc.; 3 Drum Major. Bsce; 5 Legacy, Bbcc: 1 Hcrgan, 9scc; 12 Dimness, lOsce; 8 Harold Child, Usee; 9 Star Queen, Usee.; 4 Jack Arruh, Usee; 11 Edlna, Übcc.; 10 Sconory, Usee; 14 Myra Bell, Usee Won by flvo .lengths. Time, 4miu. 47 4-6scc. SOGKHUWN HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Two miles. 6 Lady l'ntriciu, Usee 1 2 Electrocute 2sec ?, 1 Eon Ami, 9sec 3 Also started: 12 Olive L„ see; 5 Whisoering Willie, scr.; 7 lied IToalhor, lseo ; 9 Paul Huon. Isce: 11 'fruganini. ssee.; 4 Imperial Crown, 9aoe.; 10 Treasure. Keeker. 9aee.; 3 Auckland Girl, lOscc; 8 lung Capitalist, 16boc Won by two lengths. Time, "mill. 46 2-sseo. HIGH-CLAKS HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One milo and a. quarter. 1 Willie Lincoln. 9scc I 6 Cora Dillon, 9uee. 2 3 Trls Pointer. Bbcc.' .... 3 Also stnrled: 1 Our Thorno. 3see (coupled with the winner); 11 finngod. sboc; 5 Oinalio. 6see; 2 General Wilkn.s. 6sce., nn<l Beckon. Bsee (coupled); 12 Dunsney, 7see; 4 Frandooia, 7see; 8 Stanley's ChiM, 0?cc; 9 Prank Tracer. Bscc: 10 Huon Patch, 9scc.; 7 Brown's Nuggct.9sec. Won by a neck. Time. 2inln. 49 3-sßec. . TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Ouo mile. 6 Glad Eye, 6scc 1 2 Miss Havoc, s»cc 2 5 Bundong, ssec 3 Also stnrtcd; 19 Disappear, scr.; 15 Strategy, 2boc; 12 Admiral Hal, 3see; 13 Pax, 3sec; 11 Bundura, 4see; 14 Bldcns, 4see; 16 Vice-Admiral, 4sec; 18 Lindetta, 4sec; 7 Proud Spring, 4bcc; 4 Malto Jlako, 6bcc; 15 Our Chum, ssee; 1 Hoctorata, 6see, and Inwood, 6sce (coupled); 17 Sli Elmo, ssce; 9 Quadroon, 6see; 3 Peony, 6sce; 10 Electrocute, 6sce; 8 Celtic, 6sco. Won by half a length. Time, 2min. ZOacc. PINAL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile. 1 Lord Minto, 6sec 1 13 Bili Brown, 7scc 2 11 Aunio Dillon, 7sec 3 Also.6tarted: 12. Fraudocia, lsee; 5 Beckon, iscc, and Mountain Hose, <see (coupled); 16 Stanley's Ohild, 2sec; 19 Jiaster Park, osee; 7 Antonio, 4see; 3 Pitaroa, 4see; 14 Princo Poolo, ssee; 15 Jlilllo C„ sscc; 18 The liinnet, ssee; 4 Silver Quick, 6sce; 6 Pashionnood, 6sce; 10 Bridgewood, 6see; 8 liorke's Drift, os-jc.-, 2 Aeushla Maohree, 7sec; 17 Miss Audrey, 7scc; 20 Eothannic, 7Bec; 9 Lady Teddington, 7scc., and Crown l'riuce, Vsec. (coupled). Won by four lengths. Time, 2mm. Vbcc. The season's totalisator takings at Band■wick totalled £496,045.-Press Assn. A Preßß Association telegram from Sydney states that the raco for the Winter Stakes (600 sovs, ono milo and throe furlongs) was won by Arch Marella, a length ahoad of Mount AH, and March On, se:ond and third respectively. Time, 2min. 21L:ce

Reference was made by tho Hon. A. If. Myers, Minister of Customs and Munitions, (luring an address at tho laying of the foundation stone of tho works of tho New Zealand Fertiliser Company, T« rapapa, on Wednesday, to tho need for an increased supply of fertilisers for tho Dominion in order to ineroaso production from the land. The Minister stated that during 1913 and 1914 fertilisers, Tallied at ,£377,422 and „C512,VJ3, were imported, find had tho requisite tonnage been available there was littlo doubt that importations would have continued to increase in a high ratio. The Bupply of manures from overseas, however, had steadily decreased during tho post three vears, the importations for 1915, 191G, mid 1917 being JUK.oSI, J!3i2.- • r >Bo, and .C325.7G2 respectively. At tho present time, notwithstanding the vitalnecessity for increasing tho output of our primary products, the Dominion was actually importing less manure than in tho last years of peace. The figures ho had quoted wore a strong argument in favour of the encouragement of homo production of fertilisers. Home production would mean a great saving of "badlyneeded tonnnge.