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Gisborne Times, Volume LXIX, Issue 10914, 4 June 1929, Page 7

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RACING FIXTURES.

June . s—Auckland. R.C. June s—Dunedin J.C. J une 12—Egmont-Wanganui Hunt. June 14, li>—Napier Park R.C. June 20, 22 —South Canterbury. June 21, 22—Hawke’s Bay J.C. June 29—Ashburton R.C'. June 29—Wavcrley R.C. July 10, 11, 13—Wellington R.C. July 2.s—MMiniate Hist. Hunt Club July 25, 27 —Gisborne R.C. July 27—S. Canterbury Hunt Club.

AUCKLAND RACES

TJRALLA WINS G.N. STEEPLES. LUCY ROSE:SCORES TN KING GEORGE; HANDICAP. . • ! : •.> . ~ (Press Association.> AUCKLAND, June 3. Dull weather was experienced lor the second day of the Auckland Racing Club’s winter meeting at Eller,slie to-day. There was an exceptional large attendance. The track was again a- little .heavy, but the ; racing was of' high order. The totalisntor receipts for the day totalled £89,753 compared with £94.392 tor the corresponding- day of last year, a. decrease of £1634. The decrease lor the first two days this year over the corresponding period of last, year is £9992 10s. Hunt Club Cup, 400 sovs., about 21 miles.-—I Odin 10.8 (G-. Holland) 1. 2 Taumai 9.2- (Turner) 2, 3 Pikimai 10.8 (AL Conway) 3. Also started: 4 Tarrapeon, 5 Alarita. Won by loud lengths and three, Tnrrapeen and Marita fell. Time: 5.23.

Ranfurly Handicap, of soys., one mile.—s Palmares 8.1 (IX. "VV • AleTavisli) 1, 8 Catapult 5.2 (11. Hall) 2, 1 Te Money 8.12 (T. Green) 3. Also started: 4 Ivawainga, 2 Arikitoa. 13 Prince Val. 3 Arihana, 6 Sea Cob. 1< jvilLite, 11 Pompeins, 1 Dark Prince, brackettcd .with Te Aloney,, 15 Always, -14; Bahama, 10 Catonian, 12 Just Nell, 16 Quinsilin, 9 Royal Seagull, IS Waiau Lady, 7 Welkne. Won by a neck and a neck. Knwaingn was fourth. Time: 1.4-1 3-5. Remuora,. Hurdle Race, of 600 sovs. two miles.—s Bright- Land . 9.3 (CL Holland) 1, 7 Kamehameha 9.1 (A. McGovern) 2.2 Kauri Park 9.8 (H. Dulieu) 3. Also started: 1 King’s Guard, (>’ G-lenotus, 3. Boomerday. -1 B.vhole. Warn by two and a-half lengths, and half a length. King’s Guard was fourth. Time: 3.49.

GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE, of 2000 sovs., about 31 miles. — '! —,J. Paterson’s UR ALLA, 9st (T. Foster) 1 3—R, Hannon’s R.OAL4N ABBEY 9.0 (L. Dulieu) ... ... 2 2—H. A. Swaffield’s K. AW INI. 10.13, (R. Olive) 3

Also started : 3 Wedding Alarch (bracketed with Roman Abbey), 1 Glendowie, 4- Rod Fuchsia, 5 Wiltshire, 6 Mangani, 8 Comical, 9 Alaunga, 7 Zircon (bracketed with Uralla), 11 King Fame, 10 Vexatious. Alaunga took the lead the second time round, with Roman Abbey, Uralla and Kawini next. Uralla. was second to Roman Abbey going up the hill the third time, with Kawini, Alaunga end Glendowie next. In the last stages Uralla ran through strongly, , leaving the field well behind to win by ten lengths, the third horse eight lengths away. King Fame was fourth. Time 8.1. Comicnl, Red Fuschia, Wedding March 1 fell, and Zircon and Alangani pulled up. Vexatious broke a leg and was destroyed. , King George Handicap, of 700 sovs., seven fitrlongs.— 4 Lucy Rose 8.13 (A. AlcCdrmack) 1,2 Black Duke 9.5 (A. E. Didham) 2, 9 Standfast 8.0 (T. Green) 3. Also started: 6 King Lu, 3 Keddar, It) Valiar, 7 Kingfiekl, 8 High Pitch (bracketed with Walty.er): 2Q Valkon, 1.6 Hipo 17 Oration, j Ohinemuri ..(bracketed with Billikins},; 5 Alerry Mint, 24 Valsier. r 22 Marble King, 1-1 Aiithra. 19. The Lover.-11. Barometer. 18 Chelone. 13 "Coolmint. 15 King Smock,' 21 Respirator, 12 Tinokoa, 23 Wlnaka King. Won by two and a-half lengths and threequarters of a length. ViOlar was fourth. Time: 1.29 3-5. Alerry Mint fell in the straight. Pnnmore Hurdle Race, of 400 sovs., 1-2 miles.—s Overhaul 10.2 (H. Andertou) 1, 3 Golden AVedd in a 9.10 (L Husband) 2. 4 Horomea 9.10 (B. Syme) 3. Also started: 1 Prince Lu. 2 Lady Spalpeen, 7 Star Comet. 8 Master Doon, To AYakn, 6 Umtali. Won by three lengths. Prince Lu was fourth. Time: 3.18. Carbine Plate, of 400 sovs., one mile.—l Otairi 11.0 (AfV K. Duncan) 1. 3 Glenn Pay 11.0 (AL- Dodds) 2, 1 Maori Bov 11.0 (Air Patten) 3. Also started : 7 Foxhound, 3 FTakanoa. 11 Lncess, 13 Alaster Clements, ’9 Master Lu. G Storm Fiend, 8 Taumai. 2 Archeria. 12 Cntimes, 10 Afon Star. AA on by three and .a-half lengths and a- neek. Stonn Fiend was fourth. Time: 1.46 2-5.,

NOTES- ON THE RACING

URALLA’S EASY . WIN IN THE

STEEPI.ES

VEXATIOUS BREAKS LEG AND

DESTROYED

(Special To The Times). AUCKLAND, June 3. The day’s racing commenced with the Hunt Club Cup, for which there were only live runners. Odin (£1863) was made a good favorite, with Taumai (£1,485) and Pikimai (£944) also in demand. Odm showed out, and as they came to the- double he was going, easily in ■ front of Tarnpoen and Pikimai. Tnrrapeen had a life at the second fence of the double, and eventually fell at the .fence by the furlong post. TautnaDs rider was almost unseated'at liie sod wall, but recovered Ins seat again. . Odin never looked like being defeated, winning easily bv four lengths from Tannnr, - with Pikimai three lengths nwavi The riderless Alarita continued: on, and finished second to Odin. indolent was the ouly defection from the Ranfurly Handicap, for which event- most money (£26l7Vwas invested on the Tc Aloney-Dark Prince .bracket, with Arikitoa ,(£1637) and Arihana (£1538) also well supported. Prince. Val ran up second to Arihana turning for homg with Te Aloney. Catapult, and Kawninga well up,. When they straightened up over the last fur long Palmares .ennie fast from a long way hack to get up in time to win. by a neck from Catapult, with Te Aloney a similar distance away. Kawai.ngn,. was .fourth. Then came Ppnipeuis,. Sea ,Goh, Arihana, .Bahama, and Catonian., AH Ihq acceptors went, to the post in the- Remuera Hurdle Race, (most money (£827(3) coming fan- King’s Guard, 'while Kniiri Park (£2219) and Boomerday (£1677) were . also fancied. Kama Park made a faulty jump at the hurdle in- front- of the members’.,standpand going along the back Bright Land was attended by King’s Guard with ' Kauri Park, Kamehameha and Boomerday next, the last-named making a had .jump at the obstacle by the seven furlong post.-,- Bright' Land,.still held .‘command crossing the' ioj?, .avfith Kainehamaha handy) and'going on in good style scored a comfortable. win bv twp. s and ,a-half lengths- from dvaniefiamejia ,witH - Kauri.Park.,! half , -alength . away. CECing’s, >., .Guard .was fourtlL Tlien , came Olenotus,. Cybele and Boomerday. . -

Clockwork, Potoamn and Young Thurnliam were not saddled up for the Great Northern Steeplechase, leaving a field of thirteen horses to contest tlie big cross, country event. When backers got to work they made Glendowie favorite, entrusting with him £3598, with Kawini (.£248:and tlie uracket Wedding MarchRoman Abbey (£2472) next,. - best backed. Uralla, the winner, paid a good double figure dividend. AY hen they were tot go Wiltshire, Alaunga, King Fame and .Red' Fuchsia led over the- first fence, where Comical came to grief.' Alanganui'-. was in l runt- tlie first time over the hill with Alaunga, - Zircon, AVitshirc. Roman Abbey, Red Fuchsia, and Glendowie following. Alanganui led over the water, jump from Zircon, Roman Abbey, Alaunga, Uralla. Wiltshire, Red Fuchsia, Glendowie and Kawini. Alangani’s rider lost an iron at this fence, and pulled his mount up. Roman Abbey led up the hill the second time from Alaunga, Wiltshire, Uralla. and Red Fuchsia, the lastnamed falling at the second fence on the hill. Alaunga had charge over the double .tlie' last time, with Roman Abbey, Uralla. Wiltshire, Zircon, Kawini and Gleiidowi e , next. Going.up the hill for the final round, Roman Abbey was leading. Uralla went to the front on fop of the hill, with Roman Ahhev and Kawini next, followed by King Fame, Alaunga and Glendowie. Uralla cleared the last two fences safely, and went on to win by ten lengths from Roman Abbey, with Kawini four lengths further hack. King Fame was fourth, wrj.li Alaunga and. Glendowie following, these being the duly others to finish. ' Zircon and Vexatious were pulled up at the brush fence the last tune round, and Wiltshire was pulled on on the hill during the last circuit.

Vexatious broke a leg during the Great Northern ,Steepleclia.se contest and was destroyed. Eager Rose was the only withdrawal from the King. George Handicap, and the public elected the bracket Ohinemuri and Billikins favorite, entrusting them with £8381), next in the betting being Black Duke (£2858), while Keddar was third choice. Chelone was unrufy at thi> barrier, and was put behind the field. Entering the straight the order was Billikins, Ohinemuri, Kingfield. Black Duke, Yailar. Lucy. Rose and King Lu. Lucy Rose drew out over the last furlong, and went on to win in easy fashion by two and a-half lengths from Black Duke, with Standfast three-quarters of a, length away. Valiar was fourth. Then came King Lu, The Lover. Bilnkins. Kingfield, and Ohiueniuri. Nine horses faced 11 1 - _ starter in the Pammire Hurdle race. Sleepy Sol being the only, scratching. Prince Lu, who won last Saturday, was elected ‘favorite, and carried (£3293), next in demand being ’Lady Spalpeen (£1992), and Golden Wedding (£165/.), while Overhaul curried £1364. When they got going passing the stand, Prince Ln was out six furlongs in front- of Overhaul, who was about the sanq. distance in front of Horomea, with Lady Spaipeon. Golden Wedding and Star Comet next. There was little alteration along the hack, but five luriongs from homo Overhaul went to the front from Prince Lu, and' Golden Wedding. Jumping m good style, Overhaul held his advantage, and won by three lengths from Golden Wedding, who beat Horomea by a similar margin. Prince Lu was tourth

' Alaori Bov was a hot favorite tor the Carbine Plate, carrying £5576, with iM’cheria and Glenn, Bay next in request. Alaori Bov was soon in front, and led along th P . back from Mon Star, Alaster. Clements, Otan-i and - Lncess. Archeria’,s rider lost an iron at this stage, thus spoiling any chance lie had. Alaori Boy still showed the way into the straight, with Lncess and Otairi well up, followed by Foxhound, Storm ■ Fiend and -Glena Bay. Otairi came through over the last furlong, and won comfortably by three lengths horn (done Bay, with Alaori lioy a neek away. Storm’ Fiend was lourtn.

WEIGHTS FOR THIRD DAY

(Press ABiiofiiatioa i

AUCKLAND; June 3

Tamaki Steeplechase (about 2-J Hides,). — Era.la L 1.2. Klysiauor 10.13, Potoanui, King's Guard 10.8, Kilinun 10.3, Kauri Park 10.9, Airtight, Kapuna 10.0, Just John, Ma-dos, Odm 9.11, Mountain Crag 9.4, likiuiai, Gold llep. Master Arch, Nukctere, Bavly Damon, Calithe. foxhound, Larrikin, Lueilina, Alan-dar-mo, Sea Comet, Son o’ Aline, lerapeen, Town Rambler, Trouble 9.0 Orakei Hurdle Handicap (1-2 nule). —Glhngarilf .12.2, Lady Spalpeen 10.J2, Tioga, Prince Lu 10.6, Airtight 10.3, liighfiown, Vivo 10.2, Golden Wedding 10.0, Overhaul 9-r.,. Otairi 9.12. Pendavio, Cybele, ITorumea 9.11, Gold Rep. Red Comet 9.7, Polyphemus 9.6, Star Comet 9.4, Daddy’s Girl, Paul, Lucerne 9.2, Abbot’s Delight, Adjuster, A utomne, Bayly Damon, JBazarro, Blajo, Frothblower, Glen a Bay, Harbor \ lew, Kiri, Legation, Luminary, A'lastei Doon, Night Comet, Pai Ann, Praiseworthy, Pukerimu, Regent, Salamander, Scaramouche, Serang, ’ Soaini, Sulla Taumai. 'Je Kawana. Te Koioke, Te Yalta. The Thorn. Umtali War Officer 9.0. v ~ York Handicap (one mile).—Seatown 10.0, Yoma, .King Lvi Corinax 9.10, Lucy Rose. Black Duke. 9.9, Prodiee, Keddar, .Braneon,: Battle Colours 9.8, The Hawk 9.5, Royal Roultou, Bisox, ’Whit:* Fung 9.2. High Pitch, Valkon, Hyde Park 8.13, Kingfieid, Blimp, Alendip S.lO, Hipo, Mosque 8.8,; Paddqn, Lady’s Boy 5.6, Ohinemuri 8.5., Shining Armour 8.3. Le Choucas, Standfast 8.2, Alerrv A'lint, Takutama, The Lover, Arihana, Barometer, Black Maire, Brampton, Conncal, Cooimint. Enaor Rose, Golden Krist, Good Bov, Justify, King Emerald, King Smock, Leitrim, .Lido, Lunette, Marble King, Aiithra, Alodest Boy, Otranto, Queen Arch, Respirator, Sahorr Le Aloney, Thurshv, Tinoka, Valsier, AYenday, Whaka King 8.0. Winter Steeplechase (about 3 miles).—.Beau Cavalier 11.5. V\ edding March 11.4, Glendowie 11.3, Kawini 110, Wiltshire 10.6, Mangani 10.1, Uralla, Comical 9.12. Roman Abbey, Elysianor 9.9, Clockwork, Star oi tlie East. 9.8, Alaunga, Zircon 9-5, Potoanui 9.4, Alatu 9.2, Boomerday. Braemar, Cybele, Foxhound, Gleiiotus, Golden Wedding,' linpestor, Just John, Kamehameha, Kapuna, Kilburn, King'Fame. Alandar'iie, Alountain Crag, Odin. Pendayies, R achate, Rahepoto, Sou o' Aline, Young Thurnliam 9.0. ' Campbell Hurdles (2 miles). —Red Fuchsia 11.9. Locarno, Elicit L 1.5, Beau Cavalier 11.3, Giengarift 11.0, Alangani 10.8, Elysianor 10-4,' Bright Land, Clockwork 10.3, King’s Guard 10.0, Lady Spalpeen 9.10, Kauri Park. Radiate, . TroiHis' 9.8, • Ivamchameha 9.4, Al id on's 9.3, Boomerdav Cybele, Gleua .Bay, Glenotus, Golden Wedding, Gold Rep, Horomea. Karamu, Kilhurn, Master Doon, Pai Ana, Pendavies. Sleepy Sol, Star Comet. Vivo, Young Thurnhanr 9.0. ; Visitors’ Handicap (6 furlongs).— King Lu 9.13, Nancy Lee, Prince Humphrey 9.12. .Lucy Rose, Black Duke 9.10. Keddar, Valiar. Branson 9.8, Gold Aloney, Hoariri ;9m, Kingfield, Valkon. Awarea 8.13, Davie 8-12, Oration 8.7, Billikins, Bdy.- Subdivision 8.6, Alerry 'Mint, Takutama, Air King, Arehileen,- Arr-haiia-j Atapai, Bahama, Bnllmnt Light. ' Catapult, Catonian, Chelone, Chesterman, . Cooimint, Cyirtlna .N Diamond . Queen, Hakanoa,- Joy bn I, Just-ify,. Ivillute- King Wil onyx a Leitrim, Lorient 1t.7 AlacrOom, Mark Mint, Master O’Rovke, New Moon. Otranto, Roineoiiis, Ruffles, S-Orm, Fiend, Value, Welkne 8.0.

Fitzrov_Handicap: (1 mile).—Blaefc Maire, Good Bov 9.8, Kawninga 9.6, Disrank 9.5, Hnkanoa 9,3, Leitrim 9.2, Te Money 9.1, Indolent, Arikitda’, Brilliant Light 9.0, -Unoco 8.13, Valuation 8.9, Arclulecn 8.7, Welcome Home 8.6, PH nee Val, Roman Pearl 8.3 ; . AiFhieval 8.2, ) Caimp Prince 8.1, Arihana, Talturunga, Prince of. Orange, Lucess, Always, Atta Lad, Bahama, Bonny Day, Brampton, -Catmint. Catijnes, Katonian, Crown Arch, Flitter, Justify, Just Nell, Lord . Hcpetowri, Loving Cup, Mark Mint, Master Lu. Mon Star, - Mountain Guide, Myola, New Boy, North Bay, 0-rchus, Otranto, Parfait Amour) Pomepius, Quinsilia, • Royal Seagull, Sea Cob, Spring Abbey, Te Hoiay Yalquette, Waiaii Lady, Welkne, i Depredation filly, Poto'a geldjng. Lido S.O.

STIFF COURSE IN STEEPLE-

ClHS.lt

THREE TIMES OVER THE HILL TWBNTY-PIV.'B FENCES.

Here is a description' of- the famous steeplechase, course' at Ellersu’e. perhaps the most spectacular jumping contest to lie Putrid anywhere with a description of. cy.ry fence:—

Ist tab .sjx-furloiig post).—.Hurdle 3ft Gin. . 2nd (at five furlong post),—Brush hurdle, 31t lOin. . Then climb the hill to the ■ 3rd (on top of hill).—PoSt-and-rail fence lift Sin, with hedge at back, 4ft Gin. 4th (still on hill). —Post-and-rnil fence, 3ft Bin. with live hedge at hack 4ft 4iu. All down hill for about furlong, and then to the sth—Stope wall, topped with turf, 3ft Bin. Cut sharply across course, proper and training tracks to. the flat, to the 6th—Sod hank, 3ft 7in, with livehedge on take-off side. 7th—Water jump, 10ft wide, with Ift live hedge in front. B;lh—Stone wall, lift Sin. with turf on.ton and faced with palings. Then cutting across training tracks, and course proper to the alley for the !Hh—Brush wattle fence, 3ft 10in (kno.wn as the old water jump), and landing on course proper, again, .to pass the starting point half a furlong further on. Kith—Hurdle., same as that- at manlier one. l.lj;h—Brush hurdle, same as number two, 12th (on the hill, second time). — Same as number 3. 13th (on the hill, second time).— Same as number 4. 14th—Stone wall, same as number

loth—Sod hank, same as number

16th (first of. double)—Brush fence 3ft lOin 17th (second of double) —Post-and-rail, 3ft 7in, with hedge on

take-off' side. 18th—Stone wall, same as number

19th—Brush fence, same as number 9. This completes second circuit , . ... 20th—Hurdle, same as numbers 1 and 10. 21st—Brush hurdle, same as numbers 2 and 11. 22nd (on the hill, third time) — Same as numbers 3 and 12. 23rd ’(on the hill, third time) — Same as numbers 4 and 13. 24th—Stone wall, same as numbers 5 and 14. On to course propet again, landing practically on to course at bottom of straight, a ■ little over two and a-half furlongs to go. Thence to the last jump, tho 25th—Brush hurdle in straight. 3ft Bin, leaving a run to the winning post of one furlong and about lOOvds.

D.J.C. MAIN SPUING WINS WJNGATUI STEEPLES. FURBURY STEEPLES GO TO KAIKAHU. (Press Association.) DDNEDjN, Juno 8. The second days oL the D.J.C. winter'meet mg was Jield in line weather. The course was, in good order The. attondausee, was infge.. The tote handled £35,41S for the day, compared witli £31,652 for th«* second clay nast year. The stewards met after the big race and suspended C. Eastwood for the remainder of .the meeting . for crossing the field on Malmsey on Saturday. Hilverstream Handicap (seven furlongs).—9 Town Major 7.9. (Woolford) 1,2. Red Seal S.II (1.. Ellis) 2, 15 Lucky Maid 7.8 (A. Eastwood) ,‘i. Also ran 7 Haze, 6 Menibo, 1 Lucky Light, 3 Night Effort,. 4 Filosol, 8 Pound Note, 10 Miss Marco, 13 Niglu Maid, 17 Felony, 12 -Little Queen, 14 CJrceno!oth,,li On Watch, 5 I’uke* maori, LS Crossbow, 16 All Smiles. Won by a, neck and heads. Time 1.31 1--1

Provincial Handicap (mile and r. quarter).—6 Malmsey 7.1 (C. Eastwood) 1,2 King Balboa 5.3 (L. Ellis) 2, 3 Circulation. 7.5 (F. Ingram) 3. Also ran: 1 Loyal Saxon, 4 Money Mine, d Countersign, •"> Town BanK, 9 Margaret Biriicy, 7 Sonic Rose Won by two lengths - and a ,iuv<c. Money Mine was fourth. Time 2.10. Otago Hurdles Handicap; (two miles).-—Lancer 11.11 (H. O’Connor) 1,2 Troilus 11.1 (Tilson) 2, 4 Nine of Spades (Salt). 3. Also ran: .-3 \Y harncliif e, 0 Ueisler, 5 Brightling. Won by a length and five. lengths. \\ harnclift'e was fourth. Time 3.51 2-5.

Waiiongoa Handicap (6 furlongs* —2. Great Star 9.0 (Emerson) 1,1 Caterpillar 7,4 (L. Ellis) 2, 10 Taboo 8.10 (O’Connor) 3. Also ran : 3 Meadow Lark, 4 Waving. Corn, a.T.ripaway,. 7 Arrbwmir, 9 First Raid, 0 Coomassie, 11 Royal Tractor, 8 Battle Flag. Won in- -a length and nenylv three. . .Meadow Lark was fourth. Time 1.15. 2-5. ■

Wingatui . Steeples. (about 21 mdes). —1 Mainspring 9.10 (E. Shaw) 1, 2.'Fabriano 10.1 (O’Connor) 2, 1 Handy 10.3 3. .Alsu rap: 3 Nylotis, 5 Greenstone (fell.). Won bv Half a length and ten lengths.' Time 5.34 2-5.

Janefieid Handicap (six furlongs). —2 Red Boa 8.3 (L. Ellis) 1, 6-Glen-rowan 'B. 'Z (Cooper) 2, 5 .Best Policy 8.2 (A. -Eastwood) >3. Also ran:;-1 Biilolo, 12 Cupid’s Dart, 3 Sweet Refrain, 4 . Impertinence, 10 The Dove. 7 Meitui, 11 Dumblane, 14 Broadlield, 8 Nanette, 13 Wailiemo. 10 Shtringbow, 17 Jov Bridge, 16 Frasquito, 9 Tvat G Kelly, 15~t)hai. Mon bv half a length and a length. Time . ’ Eorbmw Steeplechase' (about 2J-miles)-.—i Eaikahu 10.13 (D.i O’Connor) 1, 4 Rag Tag 9.7* (Youngman) 2 6 Wairio 9-4, (Mackie) 3. ■ Also ran- 2 To Helm (fell), 3 Royal Land, 5 .Pantlev.. ,-AVon by-,, eight lengths and 10 lengths: Time 4.0 l 2-5. Invermav Handicap .(mile). —Latin Qparter B*B (F. : McKay, aim 7 Miss (Mercia ; -7>7, ~i(A- Messervey) dead heat 1-,' 2-- Narrative 3. ■ Also ran:. 3 Fairy Herald. 4 Red Racer. 10 Martis, 6*: Overdraw 1 , 8 Ronaki, 9 Carnot, 5 Wayward. Dead , heat; Narrative a head a.way. Time T. 43.

OTARI RACES: PAITONTJ WINS. STAKES. (Press Association.) WELLINGTON, June 3. The Of ala winter meeting was held in glorious weather before a very large attendance. The track was- in good .order. The tote handled. £27,888, and for . the meeting £40,247) .an increase of £4,554 over last year. ~

Pukehou Hack Hurdles. —4 Modern 9.11 (A Jenkins) 1,2 Tresham 10.12 2, 1 Red Bank 11.2 ,3. Also ran: 3 Lady Gay, 7 Sir Moment, 8 Peshwa, 6 Rakauponga, o' Sneerer, 10 Pal© Star, 9 General Wau • Won by. five lengths and two lengths. Kakauponga was fourth. Time, 3.2. Waikanae Hack Scurry.—

First Division;, 4 Grafton'B.s (H. Gri.th) 1, 18 War Zone 8.5 2,2 Naseile 8.5 3 Also fan :20 Ahumai, 11 Catuna, 24 Gold Chief, 10 Mou-‘ toa Fume, 19 Spearin, 14 The Rudget, 21 Adventus, 23 Castle island, 27 General Gas, 9 King Hal, 8 Roundelay, 1 Trench Raid. Won by two' lengths. Time, 1.4 1-5. Second .Division: 13 Werata, car. 8.6 (P. Burgess) 1, 5 Kotalii F.ka car. 8.7 2, 12 Great .Lady 8.0 3. Also ran: 3 Animated, 1.5 Cavity, 24 Merry Glee, 17 Pompadour, 25 Scottish Standard, 7 Wine Tray, 22 ArI'owzoiie, 0 Halt Acre, 1.0 Painting, 20 Poignail. Won bv a short nock and aleugth. Time 1.1 3-5. Ta Tim i Kara Memorial Stakes.-—-1 Paitonu 9.4 (L. G) Morris) L. 5 Teiieka car. 7.0 2, 4 Maui car. 7.6 3. Also ran: 7 Merry Damon, 10 Ycsperus, 3 Spcarmiss, 6 Anolo. 8 Black Mint, 2 Briar Root, 13 Imperial Spark, 14 Borsalene, 11 Henna, 12 Kilhronev, 9 Shrewd. Won by a. length and a-half, and hall a length. Time, 1,48. Rangiiiru Hack Handicap.-—2 Fine Acre 7.0 (T. Webster) 1, 1 Royal Black cur.'B.l2 2, 0 M'arjorun car. 8.2) 3. Also ran: 3 Kinuna, 5 Monetize, 4 Kilorell. 9 Money ISlint, 8 Fallow, 7 lonic, 10 Hatteras. Mon by a head and four lengths. Time, 1.48. Taipua Handicap.— 1 Consent 8.9 (L. G. Morris) 1. 2 First Acre 7.5 2, 10 Royal Game 7.8 3. Also ran: 12 Piuthair, 4 Dobbin, 3 Moutoa Treasury, 6 Bonogue, 5 Broad Acre, 8 Last Crust, 7 Cerf, 11 Gimlant, 9 Taopuiti. Won by a head and a length and a-half. Time. 1.161-5. -Oh a u Hack Handicap—B Mothplane 8.6 (T. W eh-ster) l, 6 Malahatcar. 8.4 2. 11 Vinella 8.3. Also ran : 3 Monsogne, 2 High Society, 1 Metellus, 5 Arrow Bov, 4 Balloon, 14 Handsome. 12 Otaura Lass, 9 Callagaiu. 13 Hard. Gold. 7 Vindication,' 10 Wine Tray. Won by half a length and a length and a-liaH. Time 1.3 S 2-5.

Tainni Hack Handicap.—6 Australis car. 7.3 (J. Gunn) 1,2 Second Thought 8.13 2, 9 Moutoa Wonder car.-, 7.12 3. Also ran : 3 Lucky Bag, 5 Dennod, 4 Golden Flower. 1 Leehamp, 8 Austerity, < Long Acre, Transact. Won by two lengths-and two lengths and a-half. Time, 1.17 3-5.

A.J.C. RACES

W B. WINS THE HURDLES

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The A.J.C. winter meeting opened to-day in fine hut- dull weather. .There was a large attendance. June Stakes. —Coercion 7.4. 1; Raisin 6.7, 2; Poitiers 6.11, .3. Fourteen started. Won by a head. 4 line, 1.14. A.J.C. Hurdles.—W.B. 9.7, 1 : M'a-v Day 10.7, 2; Anorient 10.11 3. Thirteen started. Dr. Grace tell and Stonv lost his- rider. Anorient leu nearlv all the wav, closely attended bv- 1V.8.. Piratic. Ma v Day, -Praetor, EgOi Murray King broke down. There was a dazzhng fuvsh. W.B. won by three-quarters of a length with Anorient half a length off third, lime, 4.28. Ellesmere Handicap.—Lady Clara 7.0, 1; Valparaiso 5.4. 2; Valley 7.1, 3. Fourteen started, including the New Zealand horses Stormy and Greengrocer. Von bv a neck. Time. 2.82. '

V.R.C. MEETING. Poltea Press Assn, by El, Tel. Oopyrietn (Australian Press Association.) (Received June 3, 10.25 p.m.) -MELBOURNE, Jun© 3. The. V.R.C. King’s Birthday meeting was held to-dav in fine, but cloudy weather. Marlborough Hurdles. —Kentle 10.10 1,. Cobranvere 10.5 .2, The. Indian 10.5 3. Seven started. .Won pulling up by live lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time: 4.15). Birtlidav Handicap.—Tiki 'B.ll 1. Imitator 7.10 2, Dark Dawn (3.8 3. Ten started. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time: 2.86. RA NDMMCK STEF. PI .ECTTASE. DEMONSTRATION AGAINST PRINCE ARUM. United Press Assn by El. Tel. Copyright (Australian Press Association.) (Received June 3, 10.25 p.m.) SYDNEY; June 3. Tho well-known hurdler Coy Beau fell in the Steepleeha.se at Ranctwick to-day. and. had to bo destroyed. The raco was won by Prince Arim. who was subjected to a, hostile demonstration owing to the. .horse’s poor showing last week at- Warwick Farm. The stewards opened an inquiry which was adjourned. ATHLETICS KING’S ROAD CYCLE RACE. A WIN FOR J. HIBBERT. Only three competitors faced the starter in the annual King’s, road cycle race, run under the auspices of the Gisborne Amateur Athletics and Harrier Club' yesterday, J. Hibbert (handicap 125 sec.) carried off the event by a wheel from P. Markie (15050 e.). with G. Thompson (lOOsec.) third. Thompson, who was 17- .seconds beliind ill his handicap at the turn into King’s road,; started to make up leeway, but. had the misfortune to meet a small mob pf,sheep. From then on he, ro-de a great- solo race, gaining slowly on Hibbert and Markie' all the way. ; and-- finished about fifty yards behind the two leaders, and securing fastest time of 33min. lOsec, ; . TATAPOURI ROAD RACE. The next cycle road race to take place will be he’d next Saturday week; t-lie course, being ~ from ,-tlib Gladstone road bridge to just past the Tataprtui'.i. hotel. Indications point t°, <L large; number, of competitors taking part-,..in this event, tor which good trophies..have, been donated- • : U'l