SPORTING.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXVI, Issue 5294, 4 June 1904, Page 7

SPORTING.

OTAKI MAORI RACING CLUB,

FIRST DAY. (By Our Special Reporter)

For the opening day of its winter meeting tho Utalti Maori Racing Club was favoured with .splendid weather yesterday. There was a largo attendance, including several hundred visitors train Wellington. The holds throughout wero hn-go» ami some intero-stlng racing was witnessed. -Mr Charles Cliovannos. of Wanganui, made'his first appearance at the meeting ns starter. Although ho had a large number of horses to handle in each event, ho made even despatches throughout. Mr J. Ames and slalf had ft VO totalisators on the ground, and during the afternoon Candled £B3-17. which amount is £922 loss than tho opening day last winter. Tho Taranaki-owned Land o’ Cakes was a big favourite for tho Flying Hack Handicap. Parkshot, who hails from tho same district, got homo and paid the good prico of £l4 15s. The winner carried the colours of Mr Fred Stolir. owner of Inglewood. Scrapiro'n Jack (late Greenstone) appeared to bo second,

in which position Tomairangi was placed. Scrapirou Jack carried wrong colours. Tho Guesser was made an odds on favourite in tho .Hack Hurdles, and had too held settled before half the distance was covered. . Capulot. who was paying nearly £TO to win, tried to secure tho Kaukawa Cup from the word “go.” He had charge lor nearly u niiio, when VV*umoo went on and scored comfortably. The sou of Somnus was imlucy in both his races at V-'angauui, and is a muchimproved horse. . . Coxswain camo down in tho Gtaki Hack Handicap and brought Hatley and Silverleno to grief. B. Oliver (rider of Coxswain) sustained a fractured colarbono. T. Carroll (Silvorleuo’s jockey) escaped with a shaking. Waitarere appeared to havo Lo Loan's measure at any part of tho journey, and won with something in hand. * Tho Hawera-ownod Chola proved the best of tho Maiden candidates and put down a much hotter favourite in Athol Broso. - . ' In the Rangiuru Handicap xvarootic put in a brilliant rim inside the distance. fcud out down his opponents without difficulty. .Jlatuku was making her first appearance in the ownership of Mr J. McFarlane. Lo Beau was brought on again in tho Birthday Hack Welter Handicap, and ran a good race, but met more than his match in the Porirua-traincd Elihank. This made Mr Prosser’s second win during tho afternoon. C. Jenkins, who was on Waitarere and Elibank was tho only horseman to scoro more than once during tho clay. Tho mooting was well conducted by Mr Ocean Death (actingsocrotary): Details are appended:— Flying Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs; six furlongs. 53 Mr J. F. Stohr’s hr g Parkshot, syrs, by Sylvia Park—Arrashot, 7.12 (J. Conquest) 1 198 Mr D. Thomson's blk m Tomairangi. oyrs, 8.7 (W. Price) ... 3 27 Mr M. Barak’s b g Scrapiron Jack (late Greenstone). 3yrs, 6.7 and 41b over (T. Carroll) Also started-—57 Prisoner 8.11 (T. Wilson). 73 Patuna 8.11 (W. Kirk), 85 Posi. tion 8.4 (O. Jenkins). 04 Black Squall 7.12 (T. Pritchard), 286 Land o’ Cakes 7.13 and lib over (G. Phillins). 40 Sedgmero 7.11 (S. Lindsay), 18 Waikakalio 7.8 (W. Lloyd), 26 Tambourina 7.8 (J. Collins), 24 Dclamorc 7.8 (W. Young), 64 Hatley ,7.5 (A. Watson), 35 Mourn 7.3 and 41b over (G. Price). 83 Rungarawa 7.2 and 11b over (R. Milne), 2p Hippodrome 6.13 and 81b over (W. Harris). Wuikakaho broke tho lino, but before going a furlong Sodginere rushed through. He was almost immediately steadied, and at tho half-mile post Parkshot was in charge, with Mourn next and Land o’ Cakes, close np. These three wore prominent at the turn, where Mourn lost his position.- Parkshot led into tho straight, where, Scrapion Jack and Tomairangi closed up to the leader. Hatley and Delamere joined in inside the distance. Parkshot lasted long enough lo win by a neck, the others close up. Hatloy and Delamere finished alongside the placed horses. Time, Imin 20sec. Dividends, £l4 15s and £1 6s. Hack Hurdle Handicap, of 80 sovs; one mile and a half. 368 M!r D. Thomsen’s ch g Tho Guesser, by Enchanter—Puriri mare, 6yrs, 10.6 (A. Hall) ... 1 109 Mr IV. Loveridge’s b g Valkyrie, aged, 9.3 (R. McGregor) ... 2 55 Mr J. Anderson’s b g The Dauber, 6yrs, 9.10 (J. Gibson) ... 3 Also started—l 23 Seaweed 10 (J. Gibson), 116 Opaeae 9.7 (W. Fahey), 80 To Xgaio 9.7 (R. Arnott). 12 Hikorangi 9 (A, McConnon), 59 Xo Shot 9 (J. ■La wry), 78 Turepo 9 (A. Me Mo rr.an). Passing tho stand Tho Dauber showed the way, Xo Shot and Valkyrie jumping clear of tho others. Going out of tho straight The Guesser ran up to tho loaders, and at tho back was alongside The Dauber. The Guesser was not afterwards troubled, winning comfortably by throe lengths from Valkyrie, who headed The Daubor in tho straight. Xo Shot was fourth and Seaweed fifth. Time, 3min Isec. Dividends, £1 17s and £2 2s. Rattkawa Cup, of 170 sovs; ono mile and a quarter. 169 Mr J. Stellin’s h g Waimoo, by Somnus —Watercolour, oyrs, C. 12 and 51b over (W. Young) ... 1

22 -Mr R. Achoson’s b b Capulot, 4yr.s, 0.7 (A. Oliver) Id Mr J. .Sinclairs h m Regulation, tiyrs, H. 19 (C. Jenkins)

Also started—lot) Hinetoura 8.1 (W. Trice;, 293 Shrapnel Shell 8.1 (H. Caruiontji 112 J’laidio 7.11 (S. Lindsay), 1 3 Cyrus 7.tJ (li. Oliver), 51 Gold Crown 7,(1 )G. Price), 118 Good Intent 7.4 (RMilne), GO Inglewood 7.4 (T. Carroll), GO Freeland 0-8 (R. Gray), 22 Siandra 6.7 (J. Stevens).

Capulot was the first to show out, and passing tho stand had Shrapnel Shell, Siandra and Good Intent as his nearset attendants, Freeland being last. Rounding tho bend, Capulot still led, Siandra and Good Intent lying second and third. Waimoo ran into second place at the hack, took charge at the homo turn, and won comfortahiy by throe lengths, Regulation a couple of lengths away. Inglewood fuiislicd fourth and Cyrus fifth Good Intent ami Siandra being the last two to pass tbs post. Time, 2min 18 2-oscc. Dividends, £7) 2s and £l3 Is. Otaki Hack Handicap, of 90 sbvs; one ' mile. 310 Mr J. H. Pros-er's b g Waitarere, by Torpedo—Rivulet, 3yrs, 7.10 and 31b over (('. Jenkins) ... 1 04 Mr It. MeMikeu’s b g Lo Roan, oyrs, 7.G (J. Conquest) ... 2 194 Air O. F. Grimloy's 1) o Slarina, 3yrs, 7.13 (li. Tate) 3

Also started—7G Sardonyx (A. -Me.Mornin), 39 Ngatnrua 7.13 (G. Phillips), 58 Pantaloon 7.10 (G. Price). 107 Vigoro 7.G (W. Young), 161 Hatley 7.6 (A. Watson), 89 Silverlono 7,2 (T. Carroll). -15 Coxswain 7.2 (I>. Oliver), 17G Tho Ruler G. 12 (A.. Oliver), 13 Detonation 6.12 (J. Hodtlor), GO Slooptvcll 0.7 (R. Gray).

Waitarere was smartest off the mark, with Hatloy and Lo Beau next. Along tho back Coxswain took charge, Waita-rt-re and Le Beau lying second and third with Tho Ruler next. Lo Beau headed Waitarere at tho homo howl, Coxswain having fallen. Lo Beau hold a slight advantage coming into the straight. At the distance Jonkins let V aitarore out. and, drawing away, he won easily by three lengths. Starina, who came fast on tho rails, a length away; Xgatarua was fourth. Time, Imin 49isoc. Dividends, £3 Is and £3 Ss. -Maiden Flat Race, of 60 sovs; seven

furlongs--147 Mr J. Oooclson's b f Chola, by St. Cyr—Gcndnla, 8.8 (W. Price) 1 324 Jlr P. J. Quirk’s gr m Athol Broso, aged, 5.12 (C. Jenkins) ... 2 82 Mr T. Sevan's ch m Seagull, 3yrs, 8.8 (J. Collins) 3 Also started —142 Levant 8.12 (T. Pritchard), IS Excuse 8.12 (J. Gibson), 81 Pupu 8.12 (H. Tato), S 3 Queen Bess 8.12 (G. Price), 13 Looked 8.11 (W. Lloyd), 50 Be Wot, 8.11_(H. Carniont), 7o IJourrasquo 8.7 (W- Young). Athol Broso jumped oil iu front, and ivith Bourrasquo and Seagull in that or T der. showed tbo way along tho back. Seagull dropped back boateu at the turn, where Cibola ran through and ranged alongside Athol Broso. Chola led into die straight, whore Athol Broso , came again, and, after a punishing Siiish, the grey was only beaten by half a length, Seagull a length away. Time, Imin 37sec. Dividends, £4 33s and £1 lis. Rangiuru Handicap, of 100 sovs; sis furlongs. 196 Mr J. McGrath’s b g Narcotic, by Lethe—Morehu, oyrs, 7.8 and 21b over (S. Lindsay) ... 1 124 Mr J. MoFarlane’s br m Matuku, 4yrs, 7.3 (W. Young) ... 2 88 Mr H. Bore’s gr g White Eibbon, 4yrs. 6.12 (J. Slovens) 3 Also started.—236 Eeplete 8 (0. Jenkins), 135 Sanfoin 7.4 (J. Hodder), 311 Mussell 7 (A. Oliver), 89 Waitoti 6.12 (15. Murfitt). 107 Mataraua 0.10 and 131 b over (J. Gibson), 30 Siandra 6.7 (Clare- j butt). 89 Tattle 6.7 (R. Gray). Replete at once took up the running, j and, with White Ribbon, had charge for the first furlong. Hero Mussell ran through, ou tho outside, and at the half mile post had Matuku as his nearest at- j tondiiut. White Ribbon and Replete be- 1 ing next. Mussell and Matuku drew out at the home bond, and appeared likely to fight out the finish, when Narcotic appeared on tho scene at tho distance, and cutting down tho leaders in great style, won by three lengths. White Ribbon, who finished well, beat Mussell for third place. Time, Imin lOsoo. Dividends, £4 9s and £2 7s. Birthday Welter Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs; seven furlongs. 211 Mr J. H. Prosser’s ch g Elibank, by Medallion—Gavotte, 4yrs, 8.10 (C. Jenkins) ... 1 336 Mr R. MoMikcn’s b g Lo Beau, oyrs, 8.12 (S. Lindsay) 2 SS Mr C. H. Smith’s b g Woodleigh, aged, 8.12 (A. Watson) 3 Also started—33 Clovclly 9.3 and 21b over (M. Cartney), 169 Parksbot 9.3 and 51b penalty (J. Stewart), 71 Delight 9 (A. McConnon), 09 Matakokiri 8.13 (F. Kingan), SO Rangimoe 8.12 (W. Price), 19 lu-the-Van 8.12 and 21b over (W. Higgins), 40 Mourn 8.12 (T., Wilson), 24 Baldie 8.10 fT- O’Brien). 16 Athol Maid 8.10 (W. Kirk). 16 Highland Nell 8.7 (W. Setter). 42 St. Albert 8.7 (A. McMorran), 122 Sorapiron Jack 8.7 (Gr. Price). Mourn broke tho lino and showed the way along the back, with St. Albert and Park Shot doss up. The latter headed Monru at the bend, where Le Bean improved his position. The .latter, joined Parksbot at the home bond, whore 'Elibank came through. Parkshot was beaten entering the straight. The other pair fought out a good finish, Elibank winning by a bare half length. Woodleigh was about a length away. Time, Imin 37)scc. Dividends, £4 is and £1 4s. • THE CORONATION CUP. PRESS ASS or I ATI ox. LONDON, Juno 2. At tho Epsom mooting the"following wan tho result of tho race for the Coronation Cnp. a piece of plato value 200 sovs. and 1000 sovs iu specie: weight for age; about one mile and a half; -

Lord Howard do Walden's Zinfandcl, bv Persimmon —Aledora', 4yrs, a'a i Hr U . Bass's Sceptre, by Pcrsuumcm —Umaiuuiu, oyrs, 9.3 ... 2 Sir j. Millers Hock Sand, by Sainfoin—iKoijtiebrnno, 4yrs, 9.3 ... 3 Gil EAT NORTHERN STJ3J2PLE-OHaW.-U Mt-KTING. rr.Ess ASSOCIATION. AI'CVLAND, June 3. Tho Auckland Racing Clubs Great Northern meeting was commenced toi day. 'l‘ho uoatliur was bleak, ami heavy ! showers 101 l Jrequentiy. The rams of I tho past two or throe days had made | the course heavy, There was a very i good attendance. During the afternoon i tlio sum of ,cal 10 was passed through ! tho totaluialor. Tor the Great NorUi- : urn Hurdle iluce a held of thirteen : sported silk. itososhooc was made : rattier a bettor lavoumo than Up-co-Jliilo. Tho supporters of tho coastal I horse were, however, soon out ot sttsi peas®, a-s Uio t orpedo gelding came to grief at tho third nurdlo. llautapii was rcspou-iblo for tho greater part of tho running, but in tho run up to tho hist two fences, Aka Aka—thoroughly at homo in heavy going—dashed up, and sallied tho question decisively, winning |by three lengths from Haydn. Ro- ! suits I | Alaiden Steeplechase, of 100 sots; I about two milos and a half.—67 Mr S. | Darragh's Kiatore, aged, by Castor—- | Victoria. 11.-1 (Howie), 1; 120 Mr W. I Morgan’s .Mocassin, lii.S (Quinton), 2; I 72 Mr N. Banks's Star, 10.12 (Sclfiy), 3. (Also started—ll 7 Comfort 11.7, 70 I Ecitiir 10, 20 Peter Simple 0.7. Peter Simple, was responsible tor Also running in the early stages, but when tho held came to negotiate tho double they woro practically in lino. Eclair was temporarily m charge going round tho hack, but when they made their-way up tho hill tho last time, Peter Simple and Kintoro closed tip. Comfort fell at the post and rail fences, and Kiatere and Peter Simple being quickest over, they ran in front down tho hill to tho storm wall. Kiatore was quickest into tho course proper, and having a hit tho best over the last jump, camo i on and won by nearly throe lengths. Star live lengths away third. Time, 4min 5-lsoo. Dividend, £3 (is Gd. Maiden Welter Handicap, ot 100 sots; seven furlongs.—s 6 Mr C. Manning's Cailo Iris, syrs, by St. Rowan —Opaque. ■ 0.10 (owner) 1; 107 Mr A. Ludlow’s Lady Htino.' 10 (Cress). 2: 129 Mr T. IV. Armitago’s Woodmouut. 10 (Slower!), 3. Also ' started—l6B Rose Shield 10.5 117 Sergius 10.2, 167 Waikato 10, 77 Stepney 0.7, 17 Sir Gilead 0.5. 59 Certainty 0.5, S 3 Lady .Lottie 9, 57 Lallah Rookh 9, 81 Albnera 9. Lallah .Rookh was loft at tho post. Cailo Iris •and Waikato were first into prominence, tho former bolus; ahead of Lady Himo nt the five furlong post, with Woodmount, Waikato, Certainty and Alimora behind in the order named. Calle Iris drew away at the fop stretch, and, maintaining the lead, won by four lengths from Lady Hnne. Woodinount a, head behind, third. Time, Imin 35sec. Dividends, £l3 11s- (id and £1 10s. Groat Northern'Hurdle Race, of 300 so vs; two milos and a quarter. 130 Mr A. J. Kidd’s Aka Aka, Cyrs, hy Rogal—-Mysterious, 0,10 (O'Conuoil) ... ... ••• I 333 Messrs -.MacAlanoiiiin and Davies's Haydn, 11 (Fergus) ... 2 177 Mr J. Reginald's Hippowai, iD.I) (McGregor) - ... 3 Also started—-30 Waiwera 12.4.. 146 Spu’poon 12.2. 368 Gp-to-Uato 11.10. 113 Slow Tom 11, 56 Mars 10.9. 81 Princess of Tliii!o 10.3, 132 Haulapu 10, 67 Ranana 9.10, S9B Roscshoot 9.10, 39 I'ranees Love joy 9.5. Tho fine field of thirteen moved off in line. Hautapu being quickest over the fii’st fence, and lie ran round the back just in front of Slow Tom and Francos Lovejoy. followed hy Hippowai. Up-to-Dttte’, Aka Aka and Princess of Thule. Tho fence at the hack saw Roseshoot come to grief, hut beyond this no change took place among the leading division over tile nest two obstacles. When they cleared tho hurdle in tho straight and made their way punt the stand, Hippowai had taken charge, and ran down towards- tho bottom turn, closely followed bv Frances Lovejoy, Hautapu and Slow Tom. A furlong further on Hautapu again hoaded Hi'-"owai, and, with Frances Lovejoy and Aka Aka well forward among tho others, the son of Mitiora continued to make the pace going through tho cutting, whore Un-to-Dato made a forward move. Thus they raced over the obstacle by tho four-fur-long post, but in the run across the topstrolch to tho homo turn. Aka Akai headed Hautapu, and Haydn also joined in.- When the final jump came to bo negotiated. Aka Aka had all tho best ot the race, and won by, throe lengths from Haydn. Hippowai was four lengths an ay, third, with Ranana and Up-to-Dato together next. Time, 4min 32 4-osco. Dividends, £lO 15s- and £1 7s Gd.

Maiden Hurdle Race, of 100 sovs ; one mile and thrcmfpmi'tcrs. —44 Hr A. Champion’s Cavalry, by Light Artillery—Sunnydalo, 10 (McGregor), 1 : 163 Mr B. Hannon’s Glasgow, 10 (Quinton), 2; IGS Mr J. Owen’s Madallius, 9.7 (Delaney); 3. Also started—lß6 Strownn 10.3, 159 Morpeth 10, 104 Bather 10, 145 Lady Raven 9.10,'19 Leona 9. The field had not gone far before St. Rowan was in the load, and the son of Strowan van in front of Cavalry and Lady Raven over the hurdle loading to the grandstand. Going out of tho straight Cavalry took charge, but St. Rowan, who made up ground over the fences, was with tho Artillery horse again at the hack of tho course/ They popped over the hurdlo by tho four-furlong post in close company, but a few strides further cm St. Bowan gave place to Glasgow. Tho remaining fences being down, there was a race on tho flat between Glasgow and Cavalry, but the former never really got alongside Cavalry, who staved off a challenge in good style, and won by a length, with something to spare. Time, 3min 34 3-ssec. Dividends, £ls 2s 6d and £1 6s 6d. ,

Cornwall Handicap, of 300 sovs; one

mile. 53 Air J. George’s Durable, s,yrs. by Sylvia Park Durus, 11.2 (George) + 187 Mr A. Ludlow’s Nowtown, aged, by Alnskapeor—Ladybird, 9.12 (Crass) , + 132 Mr T. A. Williams s Geologist. 9.7 (Deeloy) 3 Also started—7B Scotty 11.2, 242 Float 10.12, 83 Aliss Lottie 10.10 69 Dolores 10.5 , 347 Putty 19.2, 19.1 Geordio 11). 179' Zul'cka 9.12, 69 StOlga 9.10, 147 Hinekon 9.10, 327 Alarshal Soult 9.5. 63 Solo 9.7. 54 Tnkapa 9.3 17 Jack Brown 9.2. 34 Aolotte 9, • 7 Albuera 9

Albuera was first into prominence, and ran in front of Tukapa. Durable ami Newtown past the seven-furlong post, but a furlong further cm St. Olga got into second place. Going through the outline- A Uni cm was still at iho head of the field, and St. Olga dropping back, Newtown again dosed up to Albuera, Halfway through the top stretch Newtown took np the running, and came into tho straight with a commanding load. At tho distance Durable and Geologist

shot out. and the first-named, picking up ground with every stride, got alongside Newtown as they dasuetl past me pest, the judge declaring a dead heat. Time, Iniiu 51 2-ssoc. Dividends Durable, £l9 8s Gd; Newtown. £5 10s. Selling Steeplechase, of 100 so vs; about a mile and three-quarters.—2 l -Vii F. h. Armitago's Marino, aged, by Cruiser, 9.7 (Wilson), 1; 21 Mr A. Martin s Maugamahalu, 9.7 (Jones). 2. Only the two started. Although Alangamahala gat alongside Marine alter three-parts oi iuG journey was covered, iho latter was jumping more and ultimately won easily by utlccu lengths. Time, 7min 6scc. Dividend, £1 18s. Ladies’ Bracelet, of 100 sovs; one mile and. a half.—3-1 Miss Major s Lady Hune 3yrs, by Cuirassier —Hune, 10.0 iMr Paul), 1; 101 Mrs K. W. Alison’s Wellcasr, 11 (Mr Alison), 2; 219 Mj;s T. 11. Lowry’s Cruosot, 11.2 (Mr »»• Gordon), 3. Also started—2l4 Taluno 11.2, g3O Ronhour 10. G. Wollqist and Lady Tluno made tho pace for tho first half-miie i after which Bonheur took up Iho running. Coming into the straignt Lady Hune got in front, and, finishing fast on tho rails won easily. Time, Grain 3sec. Dividend, £3 Cs. TROTTING AT CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTCHURCH, June 3. Tho Plumpton trotting meeting was continued to-day. Results;— Sockburn Handicap.—Cissio Wood, 1 ; Victor Hugo, 2; Revenue. 3. Dividend, £1 Kis. Ladies’ Bracelet, Edward R-, 1; Atari! ana, 2; Little Harold, 3. Dividends, £8 4s and 10s. Prince cf Wales Handicap.—Harold C’., 1; Boldrowood. 2; Black Child. 3. Dividends, £1 14s and £2. Advance Handicap.—Dusk, 1; Larry 11. 2; Venice, 3. Dividends, £1 ISs and ,C 1 2s. Middleton Handicap.—Lauderhill. 1; Michael Malone. 2; Cinders, 3. Dividends, £2 8s and £1 Bs. Progressive Handicap.—Vanclaro, 1; Broncho Bill, 2; Soudonio, 3. Dividend, £1 16s. Telegraph Handicap.—Hamlin. 1; Flora G., 2; Directo, 3. Dividends, £4 8s and 16s. Au Rcvoir Handicap,—Naughty Girl, 1; Veras 2; Ben Hur, 3. Dividend, £ll 2s. ' DUNEDIN RACES. press assoi lation. DUNEDIN. Juno 3., The Dunedin Jockey Club s winter mcot.ug opened in cold weather. Recent rain had made tho course greasy. The sum of £5077 was put through tho to~ ialisator compared with £1686 last year. Results;— Pacific Hurdles, of 70 sovs; one milo and a half. —12.1 t Air H. Fricdlander’s Catherine Gordon, 11.7, 1; 1301- Phaetunitis. 10-7, 2; 571 Hairtrigger. 9.7 (including 71b over), 3. Also ran—lGV Victor 11. 11.7. Phaetonitis and Catherine Gordon rose to the last jump on terms. Tho latter had tho best of the run homo, and won comfortably by a head. Time, 3min 3soc. Dividend. £2 i Bs. Byrne, rider of Phaetonitis, was severely reprimanded. •. Brighton Hack Handicap, of 45 sovs; five furlongs.—l2Bs- Air R. Kennedy’s iilucstone, 7.1, 1; 29S Brighton, 8,8, 3; 70 V Guard of Honour. 7 ’ 3. Also" started—s2V Rawmore 8.13, 33 Hard-a-loe 8.9. 207 V Benmore 8-5, 29 Witch Whine 7.3. 28; Navarro 6.13, 7 Sliookuni 0.7, 17* Major Taylor 6.7. Won by three lengths. Time, Iraiu 7 1-seoc. Dividends, £4 10s and 12s. . , Birthday Handicap, of 200 sovs; one mile and a , quarter.—l62V Mr J. A. Holmes’s Terrapin, 7.9 (11. King), 1; 242 Cannio Chiol, 8.3. 2; 165 Lady Lillian, 9.4, 3. Also ran—92 Vladimir 9.3, 2501 Pampero 8.10. 97 Juniper G.lO, 711 Cianburn 6.8, Syehom 0.7 (coupled with Pampero). Cannio Chiol a ltd Terranin. once heads were turned for home, cleared out, aud had a great finish, Terrapin wearing down the favourite about ten yards from home. Time, Smin 18 2-ssoo. Dividends, £4 8s and £l. Maiden Plato, of 40 sovs; seven furlongs.—S3J Air R. Mackay’s Mariposa, 8.5, 1: 214* Manjess, 8.4, 2: 53 Brighton, 7.11. 3. Also started—s9V Lillystono 8.5, 19.) Wot Blanket 8.4, 251 Southerly Buster 8.4. Won by a length and a half. Time, Imin 33 2-ssec. Dividend, £ll Is. Tradesmen’s Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.-—7IV Hon G. McLean’s Crown Imperial, 6.11 1; 349) Flower o’ Clutlia, 8.12, 3:, 216* Kopu, 6.7. 3, Also ran—96 King Stork 6.12, 52* The Malstor 6.7. Crown Imperial was in front after going a furlong, and, stalling i oif a challenge by Flower o’ Clutha, won by throe lengths. Time. Imin 21 2-osec. Dividend, £9 6s. Saddle Hill Walter, of 45 sovs; sis furlongs.—l69* Mr It. Kennedy’s Bluestone 8.9, 1; 131* Turgenioll, 8.13, 3; 134* Alariposa, 9.6, 3. Also started—--109 Guard of Honour S.l 1-13* King of Trumps 8.3, 30* Realistic 8.2. Won by a length. Time, Imm 20sec. Dividend, £3 16s. Winter Welter, of 70 sovs; seven furlongs.—l 43 Donna Rosa, 8.3, 1; 154* Royal Crown, 8.5, 2; 229* TVecdie, 9.5, 3. Also ran—l37* Blaokstono 10.5, 133 Cianburn 9.12, 138 Transport 8.2. Won by a dozen lengths. Time, Imin 36 4-ssec. Dividend, £5 4s. SOUTH WAIBABAPA TROTTING MEETING. Special to v"’ " Tities.” MASTERTON, June 3. Tho South V> airarapa Trotting Club’s meeting was held to-day. There was glorious weather and a large attendance. Results:—: Maiden Race, one mile.—Mr McHattie’s Rosebud, 1; Air Cooper’s Apology, 2; Air Jcnsin’s Mother Daisy, 3. Also started—Alokoia, Glenwoocl, Vain Annie. Grange. Messenger. Time, 3miu 3 1-5 sec. Dividends. £ll 6s and £1 17s. Aloroa Handicap, of 25 sovs; one mile.—Air West’s Marian, 22sec, 1; Air Dixon’s Timothy, 24sec, 2; Mi* Watson’s Auctioneer 11., 7sec. 3. Also started—Berlin Abba 26soc, Sharper 2Gseo, B-J.N. 20sec, Mint 19sec,_ Alaori Lad IBsoo, Black Rose 13soo, King of Munster llsoo, Blue Spec Dseo, Zinska 7sec. Time, 2min olsac. Dividends, £2 13s and £3. Pony Trot, of 17 sovs; one mile.—Air AloFarlana’s Eland, 25seo, 1; Mr Gragg’s Captain Spec, SOseo, 2; Air Cndby’s Leda. sor. 3. Also started—Tim 28soe, Riimle 26'sc. Fusibo" (la’-e °ens-’ i; ' , ni 24sec. Look-out Slsec, Verve 19=eo, Roney 11. ISseo, Comet 14sou. 'lime, 2min 53 3-sssc. Dividends. £3 os and £2 2s. A protest against Eland for breaking was dismissed. Greytown Trot, of 50 sovs; two miles. —Mr Craig’s Te Whit.i, 44sco. 1; Air Dixon’s Timothy, 4-lsoc, 3; Air Brower’s Darwin, 27sec. 3. Also started — Apology 45sec. Floranee W. 45sec. Dolly Vartlcn ill. Alsec, Plouglihov 42seo. 0q,.„„ 7':„.--V n in.- on King of Mun ster lOseo, Blue Spec loseo. King George 2soc. Tune, omin 4>ssec. ■ Dividends, £8 IGs and £1 14s. Birthday Handicap, of 25 sovs; one mile. —Air- West’s Alarian, 2?sco, 1; Air Hartley’s Tornado. Xlsee, 2; Air AlcFarlane's Mint. 19sco. 3. Also started— Afacri Lad 18soc, Hilda 17seo, Auc- 1 tionoer H. 7sec. Time. 2miu 52sec. j Dividends, £2 13s arid 16s. j Kempton Park Handicap, of 35 sovs; I

one mile and a half.—Air Craig sTo Whiti 33sec, 1; Air Ellis’s Ploughboy, Slseo, 2; Air Dixon’s Timothy, 38seo, 3. • Also started —Berlin Abba Sfisec, Floranee W, 33soc, \ ervo 2Ssec, Alint 25soc, Unnamed 26soc,Comet 21sec. Darwin 21sec, Black Rose 17soc, V’iota 15sec, King of Munster 13soc, Euchre Iscc. Time, 4min llsec. Dividends, £4 13s and £2 Is. President’s Handicap, of 23 sovs; ono milo.—Air West’s Marian, 21sec, 1; Mr Ellis's Ploughboy, ,22soc, 2; Air Wilkie’s Euchre, Isec. 3- Also started—Capitalist 21sao, B.J.N. 19sec, Alaori Lad 17sec, Black Rose 12soc, Fairfield 11. 9scc, Auctioneer 11. Csec, Zinska Oscc. Time, 2min 49}sec. TROTTING AT HOKITIKA. PRESS ASSOCIATION. HOKITIKA, June 3. The annual mooting of the Hokitika Trotting Club took place to-day in very, boisterous .weather. No totalisator-was used. Results, Open Handicap.—St. . James 1, Discovery Si Little Jimmy 3. Westland Handicap.—Ned Kelly 1, Cob 2, Rubin 3. Local District Handicap.—Darkie 1, Dash 2, Makitikiti 3. T . Autumn Handicap.—Pansy Irvington 1, Bob 2. Ned Kelly 3. Trial Handicap.—Alberta 1, Nod Xvelly 2, Discovery 3.