WINTER RACING

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 214, 4 June 1924, Page 4

WINTER RACING

ELLERSLIE, OTAKI AND DUNELIN MEETINGS SEA DE’IL’S GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES RAUKAWA CUP WON BY MEGAN

Winter racing was in full swing yesterday when the Auckland, Otaki and Dunedin meetings wefe commenced. The going generally was on the heavy side, and some surprises were registered. The Great Northern Hurdles, the first leg of the big jumping double, was won by Sea De’il. The success, while unexpected, did not come out of its turn, as Sea De’il ran third twice in succession, in the years 1921 and 1922. In the latter year he won the Great Northeim Steeplechase. Illumination won the Cornwall Handicap, being a well-fancied runner. Taranaki supplied the runner-up in each of these big races with Lochson and Income. At Otaki Megan won the Raukawa Cup and Orchid captured the chief sprint race. Palestrina, after a series of disappointing performances, Avon the Birthday Handicap at Dunedin and Pamplona proved too good for his opponents in the Otago Steeplechase, which he won last year.

OTAKI MEETING MEGAN WINS RAUKAWA CUP SPRINT TO ORCHID

The winter meeting of the Otaki-M.-iori Racing Club was ’ commenced yesterday in fine weather. The track was holding as the result of the recent rains, but dried considerably during the day, a'qd did not cut up to any extent. Large-, fields were the order,"" and in the majority of events the public found it hard to pick the winners. While the racing wa., interesting and finishes in most cases were not close enough to cause much excitgpicnt, the best being in the big race, the Raukawa Cup, which was won by Megan after a good contest with Arch Salute. In the Taipua Handicap, Orchid scored an easy, victory. Tlie hack races were marked Irv the double winning performance; of IVassail. He won both his races with ridiculous ease, and looks good for hotter things in the future. ' Including the two races won by Wassail, four event,, out of the seven went-to Hastings trained horses, the other two successful being Merry Bells and Megan.

Ono detail in connection with tlie day’s racing which calls for criticism was the unpunctuality observed in the starting times. Otaki has a bad reputation in this respect, and yesterday Arrangements lagged throughout -■ the afternoon to such an extent that the last race, set down to be run at 3.57 n.ni.. was actually started at 4.33 n.m. With so many of the club’s patrons attending via the railway services such tardiness results in great inconvenience to all concerned. It is also a breach of the rules of racing which state that the last race of a winter meeting must not he started la+< xr than 4.15 p.m. 'Die' totrilisator turnover for .the seven races was £20,477. /as against £16.132 for- the first day last year, which was not a holidav After ' the hurdle race Nukmnai's connections were asked a question, which was answered satisfactorily. TARART'A HACK HURDLES. Bonecto was the only scratching In the opening event, and backers went solidly for Nukumai and Kinsem. who carried fifty ner cent, of the money with very little between them. Tim field strung out very soon after the start, Panehito and Kinsem being in the lead with Labour Morn and Pan-t-b>r the most prominent of the others, while Nukumai was a long wav in the year. Kinsem took the lead on the last round. Panehito tiring, and down the back she was joined by Merry Pells. Thev were several lengths clear of Labour Morn and Pantier, .who were together. Admiral Codrington being the nearest , of the remnindc<l. Turning for homo Merry Belb had headed Kinsem. while Admiral Codrington had passed Labour Morn and Pantier. Nukumai beginning to come up. At the last fence Merrv Bells had a. slight advantage from Kinsem, nmd in the run home beat her hv two lengths. Nukumai finished better than Admiral Codrington. and finished in third place, ten lengths a-wav, four lengths in front of Admiral Codring ton, who was followed at intervals bv Labour Morn. Mangawhero, Kareno. and Pantlcr The first- two horses are beginners nt hurdling. They iumned well and ran good races, but Nukumai was kept too far hack •in the carlv stages or he would Lava troubled them. Admiral Codrington was neglected in the betting. He lumped w°ll. and outside the pinned horses looked the most likelv to 1n» nrwe on the showing. Pantier and Labour Morn were fair. Kareao was expected to he prominent, but never threatened, and the others appeared outclassed.

TtUKTJ MAIDEN RACE. They were a poor lot generally in the Kuku maiden Hat race, for which Sealed Orders, Ta.inakana, Elmorz, and Our Jack were withdrawn, and backers went for Ansene Lupin, Ilan, gimonna, and Kuhio. Kuhio and Arsene J-iupin ran in the lead alt the way, and the former lasted better than the favourite, beating him by threequarters of a length. 'l’ikiraa was live lengths back m third place, and the next to finish were Luarne, Master Black and Panache, all well beaten. Rangimoana was never sighted.

WAITOHU HACK HANDICAP. The scratchings of Orchid, Loved One, Carnbee, Peter Rosa, and De bate, still left a big field of sixteen in the hack sprint. Tinohari, who han boon responsible for a good gallop on the morning of the race, was made favourite, but did not have many more tickets than Wassail. Between

them thev practically monopolised the betting. The start was a poor one, Loyal ~Maid getting a break of two lengths, and the rest went off in straggling order, "Wassail and. Tinohari being the most prominent. "Wassail overtook Loyal Maid on the turn and came on to win in hollow fashion by five lengths.. Tinohari beat the tiring Loyal Maid for second place bp a length. Bonlita was next, followed bv Imperial Spark, and Road Hog. The winner is a fine big gelding, and would have scored just as easily had the field got away in line. RAUKAWA CUP. The last minute withdrawals from the Cup were Scotch-’ Mixture, and Helen Rufus, a field of 18 going to Um post. Despite,the fact that Tame Fox appeared a 'bit sore in his preliminary, he was in most demand with backers, but it was a very good betting race, the first half dozen in order being separated by not much more than 100 tickets. The public appeared at a loss in sorting out the winner, and in the race itself the best fancied lot were decisively beaten. There was a long delay at the start, and when they were dispatched Megan began best and led through the straight, with Arch Salute. Irapuka. and Trespass handy. Lady Ben at the head of the remainder, who were . alreao.v well strung •out. Turning into the back stretch Megan and Arch Salute had opened up a gap of three or four lengths on the others. Irapuka had dropped out by the time the five furlong post was reached. Trespass and Ladv Beu being together some distance behind the two leaders, who were going so well that they had all the others struggling. Tame Fox showed up at this stage, but was well back, and Correspondent was also too far out On the home turn Arch Salute was' almost on terms with Megan, and Ladv Beu had reduced the gap. Nothing else had a chance, all being too far , away, although Correspondent could be seen making a run. In the straight the two leaders showed no signs of faltering, and in a punishing finish -Megan beat Arch Salute bv a neck. I.adv Pen got to within half a length of Arch Salute, and she was ten lengths in front of. Correspondent, who was followed by Bitters, Theic and Radiac. It was a regular boil over. Ladv Ben finished well. She ran.third in the same, race last year. Theic got the worst of the dispatch, losing some < f round. "• OTAKI HACK HANDICAP. Merrv Bells was the only scratching for the Otaki Hack Handicap, and in a field of 13 Atapo, with the services of M. McCarten, was a good favourite. He ran a fair race, but never looked like winning. Otauru, Potoanui, Otapo, Sir Pam, and Asleep were prominent in the first stages, but at the end of a couple of furlongs Merry Queen had run to the front, and she led from Otauru and Potoauui for the rest of the journey. On the home turn Otauru and Potoanui closed on the leader, but in the straight she went away again and won comfortably by a couple of lengths from Potoanui. who heat Otauru by a length. Sir Pam was fourth, where he had been practically all the jouiney, and the remainder were bunched, Sensible, Atapo, Asleep, and Miss Mickey being the most prominent.

TAIPUA HANDICAP. Vaccination was the only withdrawal from the Taipua Handicap, and another large field, comprising 18 runners, went to the post. Ecuador was made a hot favourtie, but he s’ot off badly in a moderately successful start, and although he was putting in some great work at the finish he found the handicap too great, and had to bo content with third place. He performed well to get so close as he .did. Rose of Athens and Aeriform were also badly placed soon after the start, and they failed to show up. Mireusonta and Orchid were the first out, frdm Civilform, Koodoo, and Solfanello, and the field was soon strung out. Orchid had headed Mireusonta rounding the turn, where the latter was well clear of Koodoo and Solfanello. Civilform having dropped back. Ecuador made a great run round the bend, and at tho top of the straight Orchid was four lengths in front of Mireusonta, others showing up being Ecuador, Koodoo, and Solfanello. Orchid came on to win by three lengths without being extended, Mireusonta beating Ecuador by two lengths. Kootloo was three lengths further off, closely followed by Avonlea, All Marimba, Solfanello, anil Aeriform. Koodoo ran a fair race, but was not up to the company. Al though Orchid may not have been beaten had all got away well, Ecuador, All Marimba, and Aeriform were a bit unlucky.

TE HORO WELTER HANDICAP. Potoanui, Moonstruck, arid Dominant were scratched for the concluding event, in which AVassail, Miss A/ickcy and Master Black were making u second ap|>earancc. AVassail was penalised 101 b. for his earlier win, but it only placed him 31b. more above the minimum, and as he won with ease it

was not surprising to see him made an even-money favourite. He won even more easily than ho did on the first occasion. Ho indulged Alabama with the lead till the turn, where he ran to the front and won in a canter by four lengths from Bright Eyes, who came into the picture over the last two furlongs and beat Master Black by five leng'hs. 1O these was fourth, ami then came Miss Mickey, and Alabama. The start was not a good one, Kilfaire, Miss Mickey, and Bravato losing several lengths.

DETAILS OF THE RACING TARARUA HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half. ? Mr. W. H. Brady’s b. m. Merry Bells, by Merry Moment —Sonette, 6yrs., Ost. 81b. (R.' Hunt) 1 2 Mr. T. A. Duncan’s b. in. Kinsem, by Autumnus —Nicotine, 6yrs., lOst. 111 b (P. Mcßrearty) 2 1 Mr. S. G. Davidson’s br. g. Nukumai, by Manchineal —St. Clements marc, oyrs., list. 41b. (J. Proctor) 3 (Winner trained by H. S. Greene, Hastings). Also started : 9 Admiral Codrington, list. lib. (J. Wairoa) ; 6 Militaire, lOst. 121 b. (A. Tricklebank) ; 8 Kareao, lOst. 111 b. (H. Gordon) ; 4 Mangawhero, lOst. 41b. (W. Tncklcbank) ; 10 Pantier, list. 101 b. (H. E. Ryder); 13 Empyrean, 9st. 51b. (A. Frewin) ; 3 Labour Morn, 9st. 41b. (IV. Bowden) ; 11 Parorangi, 9st. 21b. (T. Young); 14 Aehillcon, 9st. (T. Hemarc); 5 Panchito, fist., carried fist. 71b. (Nesbit) ; 15 Scintillation, fist., carried fist. 81b. (A. J. Thorner) ; 12 Tlie Emperor, Ost. (G. Jenkins). Won by two lengths ; ten lengths between second and third. Admiral Codrington was fourth. Time, |3inin. 2 l-ssec.

KUKU MAIDEN FLAT RACE, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Mr. John A. Taylor’s blk. c. Kuhio, by Finland—Piraeus, 3yrs., Bst. 111 b (J. Barry) 1 1 Mr. A. Pivac’s b. g. Arsene Lupin, by Lord Multifid —The Rand mare, 4yrs., fist. (M. McOarten) 2 4 Mr. N. J. Short’s br. f. Tikuna, by Demosthenes —Sylvan Maid, 4yrs., Bst. 121 b (R. Hunt) 3 (Winner trained by D. McCauley, Trentham). Also started: 6 Lipsol, 9st. (C. W. France) ; 11 Maidos, 9st. (Hemare), 8 Panache, fist. (P. Rayner); 5 Master Black, 9st., carried fist. lib. (A. Tricklebank); 10 Sinuous, Ost. (Crichton) ; 2 Rangimoana, Bst. 121 b. (11. E. Ryder); 10 Hallowmoon, Bst. 91b. (H. Alexander); 12 Kihniss, Bst. 91b. (L. George); 7 Sanctuary, Bst. 91b., carried Bst. 1111 b. (IV. Bell). Won by three-parts of a length, five lengths between second and third. Time, Imiii. 21sec.

WAITOHU HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Mrs. H. lan Simpson’s br. g. Wassail, by Elysian—Merry Dale, 3yrs., 7st. 101 b. (11. J. Mackie) 1 1 Mr. D. Donald’s br. in. Tinohari. bv Multifid —St. Crispin mare. syr a ., 7st. 121 b. ... (J. Barry) 2 5 Messrs. Hastie’s and Evans’s b. m.. Loyal Maid, by St. Felix— Ladv Officer, syrs., 7st. 131 b.. carried, Bst. .. (C. IV. France) i: (Winner trained by 11. Hickey, Hastings.) Also started: 9 Mountain Signal, Bst. 61b., carried Bst. 71b. (H. E. Ryder!; 7 Imperial Spark, 7st. 111 b., carried 7st. 81b. (R. Flower) ; 8 Bonny Marian, 7st. 81b., carried 7st. filb. (C. Smith); 16 Pillage, 7st. 81b., carried 7st. 31b. (Blanche); 4 Road Ilog, 7st. 71b., carried 7st. 21b. (D. Matts); 10 Ladv Mdrriwco, 7st. 61b. (L. A. Pine) ; 6 Lucrative, 7st- 51b., carried 7st. 21b. (T. Bound) ; 12 Bonnie Gold, zst. 31b., carried 7st. 41b. (C. McGovern); 3 Treadwell, 7st. lib. {J. Doinbrcsiki) ; 15 Bonlita, 7st. 11b., parried Gat. 111 b. (Wilson) ; 13 Mountain Ore, 7st. (L. Edwards); 11 Tatrina, 6st. 121 b. carried, 6st. 71b. (W. Tippitts); 14 Axle, 101 b., carried 6st. 71b. (C. Butler). Won by five lengths, a length lietweeiV second and third. Bonlita was fourth. Time, Imin. 19 l-ssec.

RAUKAAVA CUP HANDICAP, of 400 SOVS. One mile and a quarter. 9 Mr. 1). Kemp’s b. in. Megan,, by Solferino —Success, oyrs., bst. 71b. " (T Tito) 1 8 Mr. F. E. Ross’s br. g. Arch Salute by Marble Arch —Salute, Tst. olb (L. Edwards) 2 4 Mr. H. Nee’s br. m. Lady Ben. by AVaimangu—Benison, oyrs. Gst. 91b., carried 6st- 101 b. (A. Brown) 3 (Winner trained by owner, Hastings.) Also started: 10 Sunart, fist. 31b. (Miller); 3 Marqueteur. fist. (P. Rayner); 1 Tame Fox, Bst. 111 b. (M. McCarten) ; 7 Merry Day| Bst. 101 b., carried Sst. 1 lib. (Jolsen) : 2 Correspondent. 7st. 131 b. (R. J. Mackie); 5 Trespass, 7st. 111 b. (J. Barry) : 15 Irapuka, 7st- 71b. (L. A. Pine): 14 Crown Star, 7st. 31b., carried 7st. 51b. (R. Flower) ; 6 Bitters, 7st. lib. (J. Dombroski); 13 Theic. 7stl (T. Fanning) : 12 Happy Days. 7st. (D Watts): 11 Hallowvonia, Gst. 71b.. carried (Ist. 81b. (T. Bound): 17 Mountain Crag. Gst. 71b (Stokes) : 18 Radiac, 6st. 71b., carried 6st. 111 b. (Blanche); 16 Stream, Gst. 71b. (C. Butler). OTAKI HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile. 12 Mr. A. Atwood’s ch. m. Merry Queen, bv Merry Moment —Mint Queen, Gyrs., 7st.. carried 6st. 91b (AV. Tippitts) 1 3 Mr. J. Hanks’s br. g. Potoanui, bv Potoa —Freebird. oyrs., 7st. 131 b (AV. Tricklebank) 2 2 Messrs. Curran’s and AA'ood’s ch. g. Otaura, by Otauru Kid —

White Queen. Cyrs., 7st. 31b., carried Gst. 121 b. ... (C- Butler) 3 ("Winner trained by owner. Foilding.) Also started: 9 Elvaette. Ost. (11. E Ryder) ; 14 Vindictive, Sst. 101 b.. carried Sst. 111 b (Jolsen) : 1 Atapo, Bst. Sib. (M. McCarten) ; 10 Sensible Bst- 41ii. (11. >T. Mackie): 11 All Gold, Bst. 31b. (R. Hunt); 5 Kalakana. fist. 21b. (C. McGovern); 7 Miss Mickey, Set 211).. carried 7st. 111 b. (L. Edwards) : 8 Asleep, 7sR. 81b. (Domliroski) : 13 Bonrina, 7st. 71b. (C. Smith) : C Elotlmnes. 7st. 411?., carried 7st. 101 b. (Towler). AVon hr two lengths: half a. length between second and third. Sir Pam was fourth. Time, Imin. 49 2-obcc. TAIPUA HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Mrs. F. J. H. Nancarrow’s ch. g. Orchid, by Absurd —Gladiole, 5 yrs., 7st. 121 b. (H. Alexander) 1 4 Mr. R. D. McKenzie’s ch. g. Mirewonta, by Absurd —Roni Desmond, syrs., Sst. 81b. (J. Barry) 2 1 Mr. IV. T. Rosewarne’s b. g. Ecuador. by Santa Rosa —Date, Sst. .51b. (L. A. Pine) 3 (Winner trained by 11. W. Johnston, Wanganui.) Also started: 1G Hinn, 9st. 21b. (Georue) ; 7 Civilform, Bst. 111 b. (M. McCarten) ; 12 Solfanello. Sst. (R. Hunt); 14 Printemps, 7st. 111 b. (C. Butler) ; 5 Koodoo. 7st. 71b., carried 7st. 81b. (R. J. Mackie) ; 2 Aeriform, 7st. 51b. (W. Tippetts); II All Marimba. 7st. 51b., carried 7st. (D. AVatts); R Barleycorn. 7st. 41b. (.1. Doinbroski): 15 Counter Attack, 7st. 41b.. carried Gst. L3lb. (Blanche): 9 Entro Nous. 7st.. carried Zst. 4llb. C. Ale-. Govern) ; 18 Mountain March, Gst.' 121 b. (H. Brown) 10 Avonlea. Gst. 10Tb., carried 7st. I|lb. (Adam); G Rose of Athens. Gst. 101 b., earned 6st. 71b. (Stokes) : 17 Birkie, Gst. 71b., carried Gst. 81b. (T. Bound); 13

March On, Gst. 71b. (T. Tito). Won by three" lengths, two lengths between second and third. Koodoo Was fourth. Time, Imin. 18 3-Ssec.

TE HORO'WELTER, HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Mrs. H. lan Simpson’s br. g. AVassail. by Elysian—Merry Dale, 3yrs., fist. 61b., including ioib. penalty. (R. J. Mackie) 1 5 Mr. K. D. Duncnn’s b. f. Bright Eves, bv Boniform —Vivereine, 3vrs., Sst. Gib., carried " Bst. lib. • AV. Tippetts) 2 8 Mr IL C McCormiclvS blk. g. Master Black, by All BlackBlue River, Gyrs., Sst. (H. Alexander) 3 (Winner trained bv H. Hickey, Hastings). Also started: 6 .Alabama, fist. 81b. (O. AV. France); 7 Miss Mickey,-fist., eayried Bst. filb. (L. Edwards): 14 Proclaim Sst. 81b. (T. Clemente) ; 2 Carnbee. Sst. 71b. /M. McCarten) ; 11 Pillage, Sst. 71b. (IL E. Ryder): 3 P'Vvßosa, Sst. 61b. (AV. Tricklebank) ; 10 Pnnirn. Sst. Ob., carried 7st. L3lb. (C. Butler) : 4 Kilfaire. Sst. 21b. (J. Rarrv) : 15 Bravato. Sst.. carried Sst-. Tib. (Furlong) • 1) GoU Piece. Sst.. carried Sst. Üb. /J. Doinbro.-'ki) : 12 Kvoto. Sst. (R. Hunt): 13 Enthnsv Sst. /C. McGovern). Won by four lengths, five lengths between second and third. Enthuse was fourth. Timo, Imin. 34 l-sscc.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY By Telegraph—l’resp a c-qhct OtaUi, June 3. Bollowinff are the second day’s acceptances:—

AUCKLAND MEETING SEA DE’IL WINS GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE CORNWALL HANDICAP TO ILLUMINATION (BV TELEGRAPH— PRESS ASSOdtAT.iON.) Auckland, June 3. Tho Auckland Racing Ciub’s Great Northern meeting opened to-day in fine weather. The track was heavy after recent rains. There was a very large atbendance, and the racing was excellent. The totalisator handled £87.882 10s., compared with £70,282 on the corresponding day last year. Results: JERA’OIS HANDICAP, of 400 sots. Seven furlongs. First Division. Gala Day, Sst (C. Reed) 1 Sunny lice, Sst. 21b King' Cheops, Sst. 101 b •' Also started: Yoma, lOst. ; Rafa. 9s Sib.; Archibald, 9st. Gib.; Polonett, 9st. 51b.; Praiseworthy, 9st. lib. ; John Dix fist.; Tintoretto, Sst. 91b.; Spoony, Bst.’ Sib. ; Lady Hill, Bst. 31b.; King Multilid, Nightraider, Tehimana, Veleta Allegiance, Bevis, Daphne Bruce. Knighthood. Frowning Beauty, Kendal. Maori Henare, Tall Timber, Trill, Queen of tho Earth, Sunny Roe, Sst. 1 Rafa carried on the running to the distance, with Ring Cheops handv. Gala Day, with a late run, won by a

head, third horse half a length away. Time, Imin. 34sec. GREEN LANE STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. About two miles and a half. Sir Rosebery, lOst. 121 b. (McDonald) 1 Bustler, 9st - "

Ditto, Ost. 71b ■■■■■;. :v; „ Also started: Guanacq, King Abbey, lOst. 71b.; Vociferate, Pine Arch, lOst. 41b.; Passin’ Through. lOst. 11b.; Esplanade, Ost. 121 b.; Scottish Knight, Ost 31b.; Grand Canyon, Maude Wilson, Lady Bruce, 9st. Bustler was soon in front, and after crossing the hill the first time was closely followed bv Sir Rosebery and Ditto. A great race between the placed horses ended in Sir Rosebery winning by a neck, third horse lengths away. Maude Wilson was fourth. Time, smin. 14sec. JERVOIS HANDICAP, of 400 sovs.

Seven furlongs. Second Division. Doleful Ditty, Ost. 61b.' (C. Reed) 1 White Comet, 9st. 11b f

Potash, Sst A J Also started: Rehutai, lOst.; Ray' lidit, 9st. 51b. ; Uralla, 9st. -lb.; Ruby Ring, Bst. 131 b.; Barometer, Sst. 101 b.; Fiunote, Bst. 91b.; Steel Bar, Bst. 31b.; Princess Nata, Bst. 61b.; Quaestor, Miss June, Fiery Lad, Passionate, Titaness, Hiroine, Advent, Drolatique, Constellation, Drawbridge, Electrode, General Pryife, Monday, Owen, Bst. White Comet and Potash led to the straight, when Doleful Ditty cime with a fast run and won by a neck, third horse a head away. Time, Imin. 34c00. PENROSE HURDLE RACE, of 400 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. Savory, 9st. 121 b (Burt) 1 General Rose, 9st. 101 b ~ Totara Jack, Ost 3 Also smarted: Anxious Moments, list. 51b.; Brigadier Bill, lOst.; Royal Fame, 9st. 111 b.; Rippling, 9st. 61b.; Gold Kip, Uncle Ned, 9st. 51b.; Miraiwhangata, Ost. 41b.; Archie, Bright. Light, Connemara, Kashmir, Wai toaraa, Pink Lady, 9st. Mimiwhangata led past the stand from Rippling. Going down the back Savory took charge and won easily by 100 yards, third horse a length away Bright Light, Gold Kip, Brigadier Bill. Connemara, Waiotama, and Archie fell. Time, 3min. 31 4-ssec. GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE HANDICAP, of 1750 sovs. Two miles and a half. Sea De’il, 9st (Mason) 1 Lochson, lOst. 91b * 2 Peter Amans, Ost. 81b. o Also started: Explorer, lOst 10|b* > First Born, Tinokaha, lOst. 61b.; Boomerdav, Ost. 91b.; Black Art, Oakleigh, 9st. 81b.; Mahgoloire, Ost. 61b.; Hyginas, Ost. 21b.; Mary Bruce, Karamu, 9st. Mahgoloire, Hyginas, and Tinokaha were in front for the first round. Passing the stand the second time, Lochson took charge from Tinokaha ana rirst Born, with Sea De’il in a good position . Going down the back stretch, Lochson was going well in front, but rounding to tho straight Sea Dell made an effort and ran into the lead, winning by three lengths. Lochson was a length and a quarter front of Peter Amans, and Black Art was fourth. Karamu, Mahgoloire and First Born fell. Timo, smin. 5 3-ssec. CORNWALL HANDICAP, of 850 sovs. One mile and a quarter. _ Illumination, Bst (Miggins) 1 Income. 9st. - To Kara. lOst. 41b. ••• J Also started: Musketoon. 9st. 101 b., Cold Steel, 9st. 61b.; Zircon, 9st.; Tactful. Santonio, Sst. Ulb.; Diamond Ring, Sst. 81b.; Golden Glass, Bst. Gib. ; Lapidary, Aerofortis, Bst. 21b.; Alaric. Finnote, Glencairn, Gold Jacket, Tressillian, Sst. Tactful. Aerofortis. and I’mnote piloted tho field until turning to the straight, with Income handy. Inconic was in front at the distance) but Illumination, with a good late run, got up to win by three-quarters of a length: third horse two lengths and a half back. Time, 2min. 15sec.

HUNT CLUB HURDLES, of 400 sovs. Two miles. Freshman, 9st. 91b (Walls) 1 Vice Versa, 9st. 21b ■ Ladv Kerman. 9st. 3 Also started: Hokemai; lOst. Sib.; Raffertv, Brown Heath, lOst.; Miss Rosa, Ost. 121 b. : Capstar. 9st. 101 b.; Husker, Uncle Dave, 9st. 51b.: Indemnity, Welcome Rain, Master Doolan, Extract. Ginger, Carl Llewellyn, Silver Fish, Starkey, Syndicate, 9st21b.

Syndicate and Lady Kerman were the early leaders, with Vice Versa and Freshman handy. Freshman did best in the concluding stages and won by half a length: third horse five lengths away. Master Doolan, Miss Rosa, and Brown Heath fell. Time, 4min. ssec. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of 550 sovs. Six furlongs. Jolly Princess. Sst (A. Reed) 1 Heisler. Sst. 21b. 2 Pavo, list. T Mis s Egypt, Sst. 51b t IDead heat. Also started: Comical, lOst. ; Prince Abbey. King Quin, 9st. 81b.; Prettyman, 9st. 41b. ; Soliform, 9st. 21b.; Namutere, Sst. 91b. ; Gold Rain, Shebang. Bst- 51b.: Nocturne, Bst. 41b.; Charlady. Bst. 21b.; Sheffield, Bst. 11b.; Prince Charleroi, Bonny Canny, Emerald Hill, Dolly Bruce. Master O’Rourke. Smoke Concert. Bst. King Quin and Heisler were the early leaders. In the straight Jolly Princess drew out and won by a length: second horse a head in front of the dead-heaters. Time, Imin. 20 2-ssec. TO-MORROW’S HANDICAPS

DUNEDIN MEETING

OTAGO STEEPLES WON BY PAMPLONA (By teleceaph.-pbess association.) Dunedin, June 3.

Tho winter of the Dunedin Jockey Club was opened to-day. There was fine weather, but the track was heavy. The attendance was large and the racing was interesting. The totalisator handled £36,556, compared with £32,782 on the first day last year. Results :— TRIAL HURDLES, of 225 sovs. One mile and a half.

Captain Sarto, list. 21b. (F. Johnston) 1 Red Kriss, lOst. 51b i ; 2 Strathglass, lOst. 6lb 3 Also started: Mazama, 12st. 31b.; Frisco Mail, lOst. 91b.; Clicquot, 9st. 61b.; Raconteur, Adjutor, 9st. Captain Sarto led all the way and won by two and a half lengths, a length between second and third. Frisco Mail fell. Time, 2min. 56 4-ssec. BRIGHTON HANDICAP, of 250 sovs.

Ono mile. Last Dart, Sst. 81b (Emerson) 1 Marmont, Bst. 31b 2 Bon Skirl, 7st. 71b 3 Also started: Solferitc, Ost.; Goldspinner, Bst. 51b.; Red Cherry, Bst. 31b.; Boughleen Dhoun, 7st. 121 b.; Beau, Brilliant Hope, 7st. 111 b. ; Obligio, 7st. 101 b.; Fabrino, 7st. 71b. Obligio was the first to show out, but Marmont led into the straight, where Last Dart camo through and won nicely by a length, with a head between second and third. Solferite was fourth. Time, Imin. 45 l-ssec. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP, of 600 sovs. Ono mile and a half. Palestrina, 9st (G. Young) 1 Boadicea, Bst. 61b (Emerson) 2 San Salvador, 7st. ..... (O’Connor) 3 Also started: Kilfane, 9st. 41b.; Scion, Bst, 121 b.; Mantua, 7st. 131 b.; Francaise, 7st. 21b.; Kukume, Wapping, 7st. , From a good start. Francaise was the first to show out, followed by Boadicea, Scion, and Kilfane. This order was unchanged as they turned into the back with Palestrina last. Going down the back tho field bunched. Boadicea led into the straight from Palestrina and Scion, and in the run home Palestrina won easily by a good half length, with over three lengths between second and third. ' Francaise and Mantua came next. Time, 2min. 41 4-ssec. OTAGO STEEPLECHASE, of 750 sors. About three miles)

Pamplona, 12st. 21b. (A. E. Ellis) 1 Galway, 9st. 111 b (Mackie) 2 Whipcord, lOst. 91b. (Humphries) 3 Also started: Mettle Drift, 10rt. 41b.; Ruddy Gold, 9st. 71b. Pamplona and Galway made tiost oi the running and easily stalled off P. challenge by Whipcord. Pamplona won easily by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Mettle Drift lost his rider at the sod wall. Time, 6min. 32sec. TRADESMEN’S HANDICAP, of 356 sovs. Six furlongs. Weldone, 7st. 41b (F. Voight) ) Avispado, 7st - Bloom, Bst. 51b ' Also started: Corn Rigs, Bst. 31b.; The Harp, Bst.; Eaton Bells, Bella Lake, 7st. Bella Lake was the first to show out, but Avispado soon took up the rur> ning and led to the straight, where Weldone ran past to win by a short length, with Bloom half a length away, followed by The Harp. Time, Imin. 1 Repp ST. CLAIR STEEPLECHASE, of 250 sovs. About two miles and a hAli. Kipling, Ost. 71b t Cassells’ 9st. 41b (Elhs) + Taproot, 9st ” tDead heat. Also started: Flag Lieutenant, lust. 51b. ; Malincourt, lOst.; Sherlock, Rapid River, 9st. . .. Sherlock led until he lost, his rider at the stand double, when Cassells and Kipling opened up a gap. They landed over the last fence together, and went on to finish together,, with Taproot 50 yards away third. Time, 6mm. 34sec. JUMPERS’ FLAT HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile and a quarter.

Le Forte, 9st. 41b. .. (Humphries) 1 Penury Rose, 9st. 71b ;. 2 Matatua, 9st. 101 b. ... ” Also started: Gamecock, lOst. 121 b.; Londonderry, lOst. 21b.; Bodyguard, 9st. 81b. , , . .. Bodyguard led out and showed the way along the back from Le Forte and Matatua, followed by Gamecock. In the run homo Le Forte and lenury Rose challenged Bodyguard. Le Forte won by a lonjx neck, with five lengths between second and third. Time, 2mhi. V INTER WELTER HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile. Radial, 9st. 61b (G. Young) 1 Vice-Royal, Bst. 31b 2 Valdamo, Sst. 81b 3 Also started: Guncase, 9st. 21b.; Vasilkov, Askari, Bst. 121 b.; Lady Blissful, Sst. 81b.; Coastguard, Bst. 31b.; O.iterman, Golden King, Bsu The first to show out were Guncaso and Valdamo, and the latter led into the straight from Coastguard, Osterman, and Guncase. Radial then appeared on the, scene, and in a fighting finish won by three parts of a length, with a/ head between second and third. Gtthcase was a nock away. Time, Imin. 44 3-ssec.

Nominations for th|a Napier Park winter meeting close with Secretary J. E. Glendow at 8 p.m. on June 6.

PUKEITOU HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs One mile and a half. f*t lb. gt. lb Nukumai ... 11 6 Pantier 9 8 Kineeni 11 h Empyrean 9 3 Admin) CodLabour Morn 9 2 rington 11 1 Paxorangi 9 0 Merry Bells 2-1 b ■. .epror 9 0 '■•s-Ul ...10 Manguwhero . 10 3 Scintillation .. 9 0 TAIN CI HACK II -Six AN DICAP. of 120 futdongs. S-OVS. st lb st. lb Wassail 9 3 Pillage 7 6 Mountain Sig11 mid Hog 7 5 ua.1 8 5 Lady Merriwec 7 4 Tinohari 0 3 Lucrative 7 3 Loyal Maid .... 8 1 Bonnie Gold .. 7 2 Loved One ... 7 11 Ki’faire 7 0 Imperial Spark 7 5 Uonlita. 7 0 Kuhio 7 Carnbee 7 9 Mountain Ore 6 6 12 I1UIA HANDICAP, and of 300 sovs. One 55 yards. mile st. lb. t. lb Merrv Day 8 8 Them ! 6 13 11 i po 8 S Lady Beu 6 13 Correspondent 8 0 (lang Awa’ fa 12 Arch Salute .... 7 11 Happy Days ... 6 12 Kareao 7 10 Itose of Alliens 6 7 Irapitka 7 9 Hallovoiiia fa 7 Megan 7 Trespass 7 9 Radiac 6 7 9 Stream 6 7 Printemps < n -erry Queen 6 7 at tern 7 Aeriform 7 0 Blissfuliicsa 0 6 7

BANGIURU HANDICAP, of 120 One mile. HOTS. st. lb. st- lb Elvaettc 9 0 Bonny Marion 7 8 At apo 8 8 Bonrina ..7 7 Potoanui 8 8 Otaura .77 Sensible 8 4 Pillage ..7 6 Hiss Mickey ... 8 3 Treadwell jMl Gobi .. 6 10 Kaiakaua 8 2 RAHUI HAi S’DICAP. of 200 so rA Six furlongs. st. lb st. lb. J-f J"VO 9 1 F,ntre Nous . 7 0 Mircusonta ... 8 13 Mountain March 6 10 E -under 3 8 Avdiuea , . 6 10 Koodoo 7 6 Ilirkie .. '. . .. 6 7 Counter .Attack 7 2 . OHAU WELTER’ HAN’DTC’AP, of .130 so vs. Seven furlongs.. st. lb. st. lb. Alabama 9 8 Plot hones 8 2 Potoanui 9 4 Dominant .. 8 2 Bright Eyes ... 8 11 Master Black .. .. 8 1 Proclaim 8 6 Enthuse .. 8 0 Oarnbee 8 5 Braveto ..3 0 Peter Kosa 8 5 Gold Piece . 8 0 Panini 8 2 Emperor ..8 0 WAIKANAE HACK SCURRY, of 100 SOV8. Five furlongs. st. lb. st. 1b. Arsene Lupin 9 0 Tikima, ...8 12 Lipsol 9 0 Hallownooi) ..8 9 Maidoe 9 0 Luarno ..8 9 Sinuou® 9 0 Sanctuary . 8 9’ Rangimoana ... 8 12 Tatrina . 8 9

HUNT CLUB CUP, of 400 scvs. About two miles and a half. st. lb. 9 0 Hokemai Kt lb 10 13 Master Doolan Freshman 10 13 Extract 9 0 Rafferty 10 7 Ginger 9 0 Thrown .Heat'll 10 7 Carl 9 0 Lucullent 10 3 Llewellyn 9 0 Second Choice 10 3 Manana 9 0 Mias Rosa 9 12 Silver Fish ... 9 0 Can at a 9 12 Starkev 9 0 Ladv Bruce ... 9 12 Syndicate 9 0 Uncle Dave ... 9 8 Accelerando ... 9 0 Lady Kerman 9 6 Leura 9 0 Naira 9 4 Puriri Jack ... 9 0 Indemnity 9 0 RANFURLY HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. One mile. st. ;h st. lb. Rehtitai 9 12 Archeen 8 0 9 12 Fiery Lad 8 0 4i<rht 9 7 Passionate 8 0 Archibald 9 6 Rosinantc 8 0 Musical 9 5 Allegiance 8 0 Polonett 9 5 Appreciation . 8 0 Kirn* CIicodb ... 9 3 Bevis 8 0 Uralla 9 2 1 ’n^Rtellation .. 8 0 Glenidle 9 2 Drolatiaue 8 0 Daily biddv ... 9 0 General Prvde 8 0 John Dix 8 13 Kiner Smock ... 8 0 '''‘•Elma Ar oh a . n 13 Maori Henare 8 0 Praiseworthy . 8 13 Too Late 8 0 Potash 8 10 8 0 Barometer 8 9 Niblick 8 0 8 9 Tall Timber . 8 0 Tintonetto .... 8 8 Owen Frill 8 0 Spoonv 8 5 Bav Dighton . 8 0 Nierhtaxiider ... fl 2 Queen of the Steel Bar 8 0 Earth 8 0 Arch Ami 8 0 Knighthood .... 8 0 King Multifid 8 0 Tresellian —Potoa Miss June 8 0 colt 8 0 REMUERA HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of 750 bovs. Two miles. si lb. B t. lb Lochson 11 0 Kins; Pellicula 9 8 First Born ... 10 13 Pine -Arch 9 7 Whanoko 10 10 Boomerday 9 7 Tinokaha 10 6 Kiner Abbey .. 9 3 Miss Melva . .10 5 Mahgolome 9 3 Maun era 10 4 Waikaretu 9 3 Anxious Mo- / llyginas 9 1 merits 9 11 Eonmark 9 0 Peter Amans... 9 9 Royal Fame . 9 0 Santiago 9 9 Silver Fish 9 0 KING GEORG! HANDICAP, of 750 BOVS. Seven furlones. kt 11 Bt. lb Pavo 10 11 Esthonla 8 6 Income 10 6 Namutere 8 4 Te Kara 10 6 Gold Bud 8 3 A/.’ort. - iO u Miss Egypt 8 2 Loyal Irish .. 10 2 ArirlAortie .... 8 2 Martian Mias 9 9 Peflha.m 8 0 TliCtf 111 9 9 Gold Bain — 6 0

Comical 9 9 Nocturne 8 0 Hoy al Present 9 8 Pompey 8 0 Santonio 9 8 Charlady 8 0 Cold Steel 4 ■7 Glen Canny . 8 0 Prince Abbey . 9 3 Prince CharKing Quin ... 9 3 leroi 8 0 Bright Day ... 9 3 Arran 8 0 Illumination 9 1 Smoko Concert 8 0 Landslide 9 1 Glep cairn 8 0 Kilbird 9 0 Gold Jacket . 8 0 Pretty man ‘Soli form 10. 8 0 8 11 Tresillian 8 0 Sir Burnett . 8 9 Gala Day 8 0 Diamond Bine 8 8 Ihapotoa 8 0 Alaric 8 8 Princess Nata 8 0 Doleful Ditty 8 8 Sleepy Sol ... 8 0 Black Cruiser 8 8 Uralla 8 0 Golden Glass . 8 6 Avonlea 8 0 PANMURE HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of 400 govs. One mile land three-auaxters. fit. Jb. st. lb. Anxious iloBright Light 9 0 ments 11 0 Oounemara. — 9 0 Savoury 10 12 Greekson 9 0 King Pellicule 10 9 Irish Jig 9 0 Landbird 10 9 Jamuns 9 0 Manpawhero . 10 4 Kashmir 9 0 General Bose . 9 13 Knighton 9 0 Cool Stimu)Waiotomo 9 0 lants 9 12 Tresor 9 0 Eonmark 9 12 Totara. Jack . 9 0 Scottish Knight 9 11 Sycorax 9 0 Jolly Princess . 9 10 Pink Lady ... 9 0 Bustler 9 10 Bonny Canny 9 0 Royal Fame . 9 9 Finmack 9 0 Gold Kip 9 6 Grand Canyon 9 0 Hokcmai 9 3 Husker 9 0 Mimi whangata 9 0 Lady Hill 9 0 Rippling 9 0 Les | Abbey 9 0 Narrow Neck 9 0 Lord Bruce ... 9 0 Elstow 9 0 Pendavies 9 0 Archie 9 0 Welcome Rain 9 0 Bane 9 0 Tom Moore ... 9 0 For Great Northern Steeplechase Sir Roseberry has been rehan die an red at lOst. 21b.

WEIGHTS FOR TO-MORROW BILVERSTREAM HANDICAP, of 225 BOVS. furlongs. fit. lb. st. Ib. Valdamo 9 13 Bouehlceu Kukumo 9 5 Dhouu 8 0 Last Dark 9 5 Obligio 7 12 Eaton Bells ... 9 □ Brilliant Hope 7 11 Kinir Sol 8 13 Relic 7 10 Viewpoint 8 12 Apple Diahton 7 10 Royal Wink ... 8 10 Bon Skirl 7 9 Bright Mark ... 8 9 Fresco 9 Marmont « 8 Sunnv Mac 7 8 Hurdv Gurdy 8 6 April Showers 7 Red Cherry ... 8 2 Beau 7 7 Balasor 8 0 Beauty Light 7 7 Fabrino 7 7 PROVINCIAL HANDICAP, of 350 eovs. One ’ mile and a quarter. Ft* lb. Ft. lb Palestrina 9 6 Ardour 7 7 9 0 Vasilkov 7 6 Scion 8 9 Askari 7 6 Winning Hit ... 8 9 Clareina 7 4 Mustard Pot ... 8 8 Lad’.’ Blissful . d Boadicea 8 8 Fraieaise 7 3 Royal Star .... 8 5 Ravenna 7 Bonnie Winkle 8 3 San Salvador 7 1 Mantua 8 1 All British ... 7 0 Master SandCoastguard ... 7 0 stone 7 13 Wanning 7 0 Prince Ferouz 7 11 Kukunie 7 0 OTAGO HURDLES HANDICAP, of 600 r.ovs. Two miles. lb st. lb. Gamecock 12 0 Frisco Mail ... 10 1 Jtama 11 13 BeDrock 9 12 Londonderry . . 11 6 ■Strathelass ... 9 12 Royal Star ... 11 5 Bed Kriss 9 12 Captain Sarto 11 5 Matatua 9 8 Anxious MoLe Forte 9 5 nients 11 2 Petunia 9 0 Rorke’s Drift . 11 0 Don Francisco 9 0 Penury Rose... 10 13 Ad.iutor 9 0 Mandrake 10 6 Raconteur 9 0 Caverock 10 2 WAI-RONGOA HANDICAP, of 250 8OV8. Six furlongs. st. lb. Ft. lb. Boa.ulcea 9 3 Kerb 8 1 Angelo 8 12 Corn Rigs 7 13 Anomaly 8 12 The Ham 7 13 Will Oakland 8 8 Weldone 7 12 Happy Warrior ■ 8 6 Laughing Eyes 7 11 Master SandLast Dart 7 5 stone 8 5 Avisnado 7 4 The Reaver ... 8 fi Warhaven 7 3 Bloom 8 4 Della Lake 7 0 Ayrbum 8 3 Osterman 7 0 Kenmore 8 3 Lady Liffev ... 7 0 Dancing Davs 8 2 Zaragoza 7 0 WINGATUI STEEPLECHASE, of 450 6OVS. About two miles and a half. st. lb. st. lb. Pamplona 1-2 13 Tokomairiro 9 13 Po'encia .... 11 10 Kipling 9 9 Whipcord :o 13 Hollow Log . 9 9 Isla Bank . .. 10 12 Rhoboro 9 7 Maghera 10 12 Ruddy Gold ... 9 6 Galway 10 8 Aurore 9 2 Lady Winston 10 7 Juan 9 3 Romance 10 5 Rongahcre 9 Mettle Drift 10 4 Intolerance ... 9 e JANEFIELD HANDICAP, of 200 8OV8. Six furlongs. st. lb. st. jb. Goldtown 10 12 Hillock r. £ Los Ambus ... 10 □ May time 8 1 So'lferite 9 11 Buoyant 8 0 Eaton Bells ... 9 9 Clarion 8 0 Pnddy'e Hope 9 2 Brilliant Hope 8 0 Key al Wink ... 3 12 The Parisian . 8 0 Incorsio — 8 12 Sir Y» alter u Bonnie Lake ... 8 11 Soltoo 8 u Bright Mark . 3 10 Fright 8 0 Marmont 8 10 Olvrrnia — b 0 Kerry Star — 8 9 March Off 8 0 Knock’.* n 8 8 Beauty Light 8 0 Prompter « 8 lli'alry •. 8 0 Queen Balboa . 8 7 Cornflower 8 0 Gioldspinner 8 6 Fabriano t 0 Warseer 8 r War March ... h u , 8 3 Michigan 8 0 FORBURY STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 225 eovs. Two miles and a qu arter. M 13 Malincourt ... 9 12 Maghera 1112 Bill Terry ... 9 1 0 Galway 11 8 Tgproot ..9 3 Tokomadriro 10 8 Sherlock 9 0 ■Hollow Log ... 10 6 Monomers 9 0 Kipling 10 6 Rongahere 9 0 Ruddy Goll . 10 4 Rapid River ... 9 0 Cassells 10 3 Intolerance ... 9 0 Flag LieutenBill Turpin ... 9 0 ant 10 2 Red So'l 9 0 INVERMAY WELTER HANDICAP, < if 250 One mile. fit. lb. st. lb. Boadicea 10 0 Vice Royal ... 8 1 Anomaly 9 7 In the Pink .. 8 0 Radial 9 7 San Salvador . 7 Id Prince Ferouz 9 Warhaven 7 12 9 0 Coastguard ... 7 9 Avrbura 8 11 Osterman 7 7 Guncaso 8 9 Gounterstroke 7 7 8 7 Wanning 7 7 Clareina ....... 8 7 Thistlecrown 7 7 Vasilkov 8 5 Fresco 7 7 Valdatno 8 . 4 Golden King ... 7 7 AU British ... 8 1 2 Bodyguard 7 7 Lady Blissful 8 1