SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 12991, 4 June 1904, Page 5

SPORTING.

LTJNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB WINTER •■■■'■•. • MEETING. Undor the existing weatherconditions the attendance at the first.day of the winter meeting of the Diinedin .lookey Club, held -nfc \Vingatui yesterday, was remarkably good, and if tho club had boon more fortunate with' regard to weather there is little doubt tlio attendance would have been a record. Quite a number of ladies braved the elements, and the grand stand, even with the disadvantages of a dull, cold day, presented an animated and even brilliant appearance. During the afternoon Sir J. (J. Ward paid a ■visit , to the course, and among racing notables present were Sir George Clifford, Messrs R. 0. Campbell, J. B. Kcid, C. D. o: Tesch'ornaker, and Woodroofn, while the officials of the club attended to almost a jnan. Mr H. L. .Tumps was, as usual, kept occupied over tho many duties that fall to the lot oi a secretary. Mr H. Piper despatched his fields invariably well away, Mr K. -Swing acted as lion, judge, Mr I'. .1. Townsend'as lion, timekeeper, Mr .G. W. Williams as clerk of scales, nnd Mr .1. Jeffs us clerk of coura. The track was very heavy,, particularly along the back ot tho courso and at the mile post, and its heavy, greasy condition was no doubt responsible for.tho downfall of some fairly well backed horses during the afternoon. The dividends in the. earlier part wore, nothing extraordinary, and it'was not until tho Maiden Plate was. reached that investors—that is, the. lucky ones—pocketed anything sutatantial. In this cveiitMariposanaid £11 2s, Manjess being made,a hot: favourite with more than half the money in the machines on him. Crown Imperial also paid out pretty handsomely in the Tradesmen's Handicap, returning his backers £9 163. ' The next best dividend was piid by Donna Rosa in tho closing event of tho afternoon's sport. . The total investments amounted to £5077, as against £«86 for last year, the increase being £391. Tho Kaikorai Band was in attendance, arid played'a number of selections during the afternoon.most acceptably. The providing of the luncheon was in the hands of Mrs Bpßtson, who has established quite a reputation for herself in connection with such Slattern'at Wingatui. In the Hurdle Eaco Phaotoiiitis showed the' way throughout until the last hurdle, where' Cathorine Gordon, who had beenjumping and going well throughout, moved up to him on the inside, and took tho last obstacle with the Phaethon liora>. From that out she" had no difficulty in accounting for him, and beat him comfortably at tho finish by a long neck. A complaint was laid by her rider that he had been interfered with by Phaetbnitis at the last jump, and the result, of .the inquiry was that Byrne, the ridor of Phnctonitis, was severely cautioned. In the Brighton Hack Handicap Ben More lost' considerable ground at the ntiirt through, dwelling at tho mark, and three furlongs from homo was behind his field. Tho Southland horEo Bluestone (who had been running handy in the early part of the. race) and Eawmoro drew out,, and, once in tho straight, Bluestone ran homo a winner with a bit to-spare. Ben More put in a good run and landed fourth. In the big handicap Sychem, under punishment, was hurried off v.ie mark, and, galloping kindly for the first three or four furlongs, drew clear away from ■ bis field, but at that point he stopped, and .faded out of the raco. After Sycbcm had retired Vladimir took up tho running, and piloted the way to the straight, where ho also compounded. Once in the straight, Canriie Chiel, who had always been' handy to tho leaders, together with Terrapin, drew'out from the others, nnd Terrapin, outstaying Cannis Chiel in tho last few 'strides, had a triHo in hand as he sailed past the pbst. ; Pampero, who began well, was closo handy to his sfable companion ns, they,turned out. of the straight, and was afterwards lying about fourth or fifth up to the finish of the race. .He never appeared dangerous,' and his rider was uneasy upon him beforo the straight was reached. Manjosj, after beginning well in the Maiden, and-showing the way to the field, failed to see. the last furlong of tho jolirnoy oiit, and went under to Mariposa, who came from behind, and scored a lcr.-gth and a-half victory. Crown Imperial took up the running in tho Tradesmen's Handicap after two'furlongs had. been loft behind, and lasted long enough to defeat Flower 0' Clutha, whoso saddle had sapped back during the race. In the Saddle.Hill Hack Walter, after Guard of Honour had shown the way for the first three furlongs of the race, Bluestone had him beaten, nnd won after stalling off a challenge-from Tunrenieff. .Tho scratching pen was freely used in the last raco of the clay,, the Winter.;\y : elter Handicap,. Doiijiiw Rosa became prominent at -the'start, dbdi; afterwards registered' oho.of tlio easiest, wins' ever recorded at.Wingatni. !•• Tnt!. following are soipo details concerning the various races run '. (luring the afterlioon:— ■ .

PACIFIC '■ HURDLE HANDICAP, • Of 7030v5;- second horse to icceivo lOsoye and third horse ssovs from tho states. ' Ovct .. soyen'flights of hurdles 3ft Gin high. • One ■ .mile and' a-'hti-If. 1321 —Mr H. Friedlander's br in Catherine Gordon, by Frakin Warbeck ll— Sprightly, Gyrs, 11.7 (D. lioraghan) 1 ISO?.—Mr J. Tristram's b g Phaetouitis, ' • i>gc;l, 10.7 (C. Byrne) .. ...... 2 675—Mr AV. Band's "oh g Hairlrigger, egeS, '■ .- -9.7 fine. 71b oratreight] (C. Church) 3 46»—Mr A. E. Ward's blk g Victor 11, ■— aged,-11.7 (H. Can) .. .. '.. .. 0 867 ...

. From-a good start.the quartet- -was almost, together at the first fence, and at the fence in'front of tho stand Phaetonitis v;as slightly in advance of Hairtrisger. Phaetonifis and Hairtrigger tinned out of tho straight in company.in /rant of Catherine Gordon; Victor II away last, Plraotonitis twid Hairtiigger rose to the fence'-at the mile distance almost together, and ran along the back in company, with pithcrino Gordon just behind them, going very well; Victor II about a obzen. lengths away, llunning iwmd the ,'p.r bond Phaetonitis went on from Hairtrigger, and Catherine Gordon moved into second place. Turning into Iho straight Phaetonitis was two lengths in front of Catherine Gordon, with Hairtrigger EOnio distance away, third, under the whip. Catherine Gordon rose at the last fence with Pjke'omlis, and in the run homo heat him comfortably at the finish by a neck;; Hairtrigger, about 10 lengths awayi third. Time, 3mimssec. Dividend on Catherine- Gordon', S3, 3s. -A complaint was loujed by the rider of Catherine'.Gordon of interfeuai'ce at-the last jump by the rider ol Phaetonitis, and Bryne was severely cautioncl j . . BRIGHTON HACK HANDICAP, ■Oi 45sovs; second horso to receive Osovs from

the stakes. Five furlongs. 128J—ilr It.; Kennedy's br g Bluestone, by Yellowstone—May Morn, Gyrs, 7.1 [inc.-lib overweight] (J. Beale) .. 1 838 —Messrs Ellis Bros', ch c Brighton, 3yrs, B.B'(L. ff. King) 2 ,70J-Mrß. O.- Campbell's b g Guard of Honour, syrs, 7.0 (V. Cotton) .. ..3 BSHJTjr W. T. Hazlett's b g Eawinore, 0ged,.8.13 (J. Eae) .. .. 0 33. — ITr J, Tristrom'-s ch ra Hard-a-Lee, . 4yrs, 8.0 (E. Scoular) 0 207J—Mr H. Jackson's b g Ben More, 3yrs, ■•■ • 8.5 (W. H. M'Kay) 0 25-Mt J. O'Doniiell's Inn Witch Winnie, ' syrs, 7.3 (J. Pagan) ' . .. . • .. 0 28S-Mr James's blk g tfararre, 4yrs (J. • M'Guire) , • 0 ■7-Mr E. iil'Phee's b g Skookum, syrs, ■ ' 6.7 (T. Mathie) .. o 17i-Mr Brown's blk g Major Taylor — 4yrs, 6.7 (E. Cotton) .... .. ~ 0

Bon More dwelt on the mark. ' Bluestone and Hawmoro were the first to show clear of Brighton at-the end of half a- furlong, Navarre lying next. Three furlongs from home Raw..laore wag two lengths in front of Bluestone, unci , ' Brighton was in front of tlie bunch, Ben JJoro four, lengths behind the nick. Turning into tlio straight. B'.uostone assumed command*! ant! Brighton also passed Rawmorc, but could make ,no impression on the leader, who won by close on' three lengths; Guard o! Honour, the same distance away, third. Ben More put in a good run in tho straight, and 'finished fourth. Time, Irani 7 I-sscc. Dividends: On Bluestonej £1 103; on Brighton, 12s. '■"•■■ BIRTHDAY HANDICAP, Of 20030V5; second horso to receive 20sovs and the third lOsovs from the stakes. One railo and a-quartcr. •162J-Mr j; A. Holmes's cli h Terrapin, by Clanranaltl— Tcrcdiua, Gyrs, 7.9 ■■■'•" (KKing) 1 242'—Sir G; Clifford's cli h Csmnie Chiel, by ClanraJialr'i--Wca,ilieieye. Gyrs, 8.3 (L. H.Hewitt) 2 165 —Mr E. Oates's b m Lady Lillian, . by : Phaethon—Lady Zetland, Gyrs, 0.4 (H. Donovan) " 3 , D2 -Messrs' W. T. antl L. C. Hazletfa b li Vladimir. 4yrs, 9.3 (R. Derrett) 0 2504 — Tho Hon. G'2l'Lhhi's ch h Pampero, Gyrs, 8.10 (J. Beale) .. ..' 0 The Hon. G. JCLean's b c . Sychem, 3yrs, 6.7 (J. M'Guire) .. 0 57 —Messrs Eilis Bros', b h Juniper, 4yrs, 6.12 [inc. 21b overweight] (V. .Cotton) .. .. .. 0 71S—Mr'J. Y- M'Oracken's ch g Clan- ' " burn, Gyrs, C.9 [inc. lib overweight] . , i (T. Mat-hie) 0 1080S ' . ' Painpero and Sychem wete coupled on the machines. Theri) wa3 a slight delay at the start on account of Pampero pulling off one of his plates in his preliminary. Fro™ »splendid atart Vladimir and Sychem began smartly, and led Pampero out of tho first turn, the others being bunched, and Juniper whipping in.. Racing past the mile post Sychem, under punishment) hud drawn eight clear lengths in

front of. Vladimir, just' behind whom came, Lady Lillian and Pampero; the .others close lip.: Racing past the six-fnrlong post Vladimir was overhauling Syebem, wlio at this stage was about font lengths in front, of his field. Drawing past the five-ftirlong post Lady Lillian joined Vladimir, who had supplanted Sycheui in the lead, and at this stage Caiinie Chiel moved up and got on their 'quarters,. Racing round the far bend.theorder was Ledv Lillian and Vladimir in the lead, with Caunio Cliie! on their quarters.' Then (time Terrapin, Pampero, and Juniper. Breasliiii; the hill Juniper and Terrapin were both improving their positions. Turning inlo the straight VJadirair nnd Lady Lillian were- in tront,- and close behind lay Cannio Chicl .and .Terrapin. Shortly before heads were turned for lioine Terrapin raced up to the leaders, and bis '■■■victory was proclaimed. Once in the straight Vladimir stopped, and Caimie Chiel and -Terrapin drew out from the others, and, in a punishing finis!) home, Terrapin wore down Caunie Chiel, and won by two Icneths, C'pnnie Chiel being eight lengths in ' front of ■ Lady Lillian: Juniper two •lengths behind lha third hor.*e. Time, Sniin 18 2-sscc. Dividends: Terrapin, it 8s; Cannio Chiel, £1. . MAIDEN I.'LATK, Of 'lOsovs; second horse to receive ssovs from lhe flakes. Seven (nrloiigs. 33A-Mr li. M'Kay's br n> -Jlariposa, by Gipsy Grand—MarUn' lyrs, 5.5 •'.'(A. if'Kay) 1 HOi-ltr D. M'Kendey's b g Miuijess, -lyr*, 8.-1 (H. Donoran) .. 2 53 —Messrs Ellis ,Bros.' ch c Brighton, ■ Syrs, 7.12 (,T. Horn) ..'■ . .. .. 3 59.',—Mr 11. Kennedy's 1) in Lillystone, a»cdi 8.5 (J. Bca.:c; 0 23'.—Mr J. Frank's b g Wei Dlinket, aged, 8,1 (R King). 0 2).'.—Mr A. E. Ward's br g .Southerly ■ — Buster, aged l , 8.4 (is. , , Smith) ~ .. 0 ■iisj From a gcod start Manjess ,\t once assumed command, and running alon<; the back was just in front of Brighton. After passing the four-furlong post Brighton went up to the leader, but was'in trouble shortly after 'aiming into the. straight. Once in tile straight Manposii canio tron , .' behind,'an:l, catching Manjcss and Brighton after.passing the distance post, went on and won by. si length.and s-half from Manjess, who was two lengths in front of Brighton, Southerly Buster fourth. Time, lffiin 3S 2-ssec. Dividend, £11 95.. TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs; second horee to receive lOsovs and third Ssovs from.the stakes, Sis. furlongs.. lU— Hon. G. M'Lcan's ch g Crown Imperial, by Lord Kosslyii—Tiara, 3yrs, G. 12 [inc. 51b orenrcightj (J. M'Guire) 1 349?.—Mr E. M'Don'ald , ; b in Flower o' Clutlia, by. Trump Cavri—Stockilowcr, ojts, 8.13 [inc. lib overweight] (L. G. King) .: ' -2 21GA-Messrs Ellis Bros.' b!k g liopu, by St. Conon—Spray, -lyrs, 0.10 [inc. 3lb overweight] (V. Cotton) .. ..3 06 -Jfr J. Y. Jt'Crackeifa bik g King Stork, 4yrs, 7.2 [inc. -l!b ovsrwoighlj ■ (T.. llsthie) 0 521-Mr 3. Sheehy's b g The Maltster, syrs, — 6.10 [iw. 31b overweight) (E. Cotton) 0

From a good start the field ran in close order for about a furlong, when Ropti dropped back last.. Turning round the Is,-, bend Crown Imperial drev.' out from Tho Maltster, and Fiowcr 0' Clutha. moved into second place, King Stork lying last. Crown Imperial landed 111 the straight about three lengths in front of FJower 0' Clutha, who wua evidently in trouble. After passing, the distance both Clown Imperial and Flower 0' Clutha, were nitder the whip, and the former, maintaining, his advantage, won by close on three lengths, liopti put in a run in tho straight, and finished a length behind Flower 0' Clutha. Time, lrain 21 2-ssec Dividend, £9 IBs. SADDLE HILL WELTEH HACK HANDICAP,

Of .fosovs; second horee to receive ssovs from

the stakes. Six furlongs. ,IG9J-Mv H. Kennedy's br g Bluestorie, by Yellowstone--May Morn, Gyrs, 5.9 tine. "Ibpcnj (J. licale) .. .. .. 1 131J—Mr J. Tristram's ch g Twge'nioff, 4yrs, 5.13 (B. Scomlor) .. .-.';. .. . 2 1315-Mr. li. H'Kay's br m Marinosa, lyrs, 9.G[inc. 7lbpen.) (A. M'Kny) .. .. 3 109 -Mr H. O. Campbells.b g (Juard of Honour, syrs, 8.1 (V. Cotton) .. .. ■ 0 1-135-Mr W. D. Hore's ch g King of Trumps, aged, 8.3' [inc. 31b overweight]. . (J. Henry) 0 301—Mr E. Moore's br g- Realistic, aged, — 8.2 [inc. 2ib overweight] (J. Gray)., 0

Prom a good start Ciiard of Honour at once took up the running and led Bluestone by a length as they raced past the Jive-furlong post, King of Trumps being in the rear. Breasting the hill Bluestone had settled Guard t-I Hduour, and on turning.into the stra'ight was fivo lengths in front of King of Trumps. In the run home Tnrgenietf came from behind, and, pissing Kiug : o( Trumris, set sail for the (jut the latter, under pressure, lasted jogkrfnpugh to win by alittio over a'length, mrlposa third, King of.-Trumps fourth, -Time, lmin 2pjsec. Dividend, £ 3 IPs. .

■JWINTER WELTER HANDICAP, Of 70sovs; second horse to .receive lOsovs and the third ssovs frcin the stakes. Seven ' .. furlongs. •I'l3■— Mr E. Henderson's b 111 Donna. Rosa, ..•■'■ by.'Don Pedro, aged, 8.3.(J.-Hae) .. 1 .1651—Mr S. A. Hplmes's br c Eoynl Crown, •-; 3yrs, 8.5 (It. King) . '~- -.. 2 12295—Mr J-. M'Kay's b m Tugela, aged ,]:■:.:■ ■.'.' 9.5 (A. M'Kay) .. .. .. .. .. 3 ■■lS7ip-Mossra Eilis Bros.' br c Blacksfonc,

!;;V : 3yrs, 10.5 (L. C. King) .. .... 0 ;132'—Mr J. Y. M'Crackcn'r, ch jj C.'anbuni, Gyrs, 0.12 (R. Deneti) 0 , 33 —Mr G. Euthven's br g Transport, -— Gyrs, 5.2 (J. Rnthren) .. ...."... 0

Donna Rosa at once showed ont from the start, and at the end of a furious was leading Cltuiburii, Hoyal Crown, aiid tugola by about two lengths, Transport in behind, aiid Blackstone lire lengths away in *h? lear. Breasting t?.e hill Royal Crown moved into second place, but Donna Rosa drew clean' away, and won by a dozen lengths. Time, Imih 36'4-Sscc. Dividend, £5 in. . •-.-•.■•

Tho following are the :accepiar.c'es for the second day's races of the D.J.C. winter meot.ing:— :

; 'Fairfieid Hurdles, of GOsovs. One mi'.e and : three-quarters.—Catherine Gordon 12.4 Phaeto;nitis 10.13, Waikaia 9.13, Haitlriggor 0.0. Silverstream Hack, of 4030v5. Five furlongs. -Brighton 8.11, Bluesfono 8.10, Rawmore 5.3, Ben More 8.5, Hard-a-Lce 7.12; Wet Blanket 7.7, Witch Winnie-0.12, Jkvarn 0.7, King of Trumps 6.7, Realistic 6.7, Skobknm 6.7. Invcrinay V.'eHer, of GOsove. Six furlongs.--Donnn, Rosa 0.0, Juniper 8.13, Casque 813 Bealey S.O, King Stork 7.12, Hopu 7.11, Ifoputai 7.7, Navarre 7.7.

■ Provincial Handicap, of ISOsovs. One mile. -Vladimir 9.-I, Pampero 8.5, Cannie Chiel 8.5, Terrapin 8.5, Flower o'Clutha 7.3, Blackstono 6.12, Tugela C.7. . ' ; Ricearton Hack, of 40sovs. Sij: furlongs — Mariposa- 9.12, Turgeiiicff 8.13, Bsu More 8.0, Rawmore 8.9, Lillystone 7.9, King. of Trumps 7.7, Realistic 7.7. Wai-Rongoa Handicap, of 70sovs Six fur-longs.-Vlndimir 10.4, PJower o , Clulhe 9.0 Croivn Imperial 7.6, King Stork 6.7, Ropu 6.7 Transport G. 7. .Farewell Handicap, of 50sovs. One mile— Blackßtone..B.o, Juniper 7.10, ©auburn 7.7 Tugela 7.7, Donna Rosa 7.G, £ychcm'7.6, Royal Crown 6.7, .Lillystone 6.7. TO-DAY'S RACES. . ' Tho following may run forward in their engagements:— HurdlSs.— Catherine Gordon. Siiverstream Hack.—Brighton. Invermay We!t«r.—Casque. 1 Provincial Handicap.—Vladimii 1, Flower o" Chitha. 2. . . . Ricearton Hack.—Ben More.-.-■ftlii-Rongoa Handicnp.-.-Crown Imporjal. ' Farewell.—Juniper. AUCKLAND WINTER MEETING. (Per United Pnr.ss Association.) AUCKLAND, June 3. The Auckland Racing Club's Great Northern Steeplechase meeting was commenced to-day. The weather was b!ouk, and heavy showers fell frequently. The rains of the past two or three days mode the course heavy. There was a very good attendance during iho afternoon, and the sum of £8175 was passed through the tohlis'ator. For the Great Northern Hurdle Race a splendid field of 13 sported silk, Roseshoot being made latiiev a better favourite than Up-to-Date. The supporters of the coastni horse were, however, soon, out of suspense, as the Torpedo gelding came to grief at the third hurdle, ilimlapu was responsible for the greater part of the luhning. but in the rim ii« to tho last two fences Aka Alia, who was

thoroughly at home in the heavy going, dashed up unci settled the question decisively in lii 3 favour, winning by three lengths from Haydn. Jtesults:— MAIDEN. STEEPLECHASE, Of lOOsovs. About two miles and α-half. 67—Mr Darragh's b g liuilcre, by CastorVictoria, aged, ll.'l (Howie) .. .. 1 12C--Mr Morgan's Mocassin, 10.S (Quintal) 2 72-Mr Bank's .Star, 10.12 (Sei by) ; 3 Also started: 117 Comfort 11.7, 70 Eclair 10.0, 20 Peter Simple 9.7. Peter Simple was responsible ior tire tunning in the early stages, but when the field enme to negotiate the double it was practically in line. Comfort fell nt> the post-and-ra-il fence?. Kiaicre was quickest jnto the' course proper, and, having a bit the bust of it over the last jump, came on and won by i:cr,rly three lengths from Alucnsoin; Star, iivo lentils away, third. Time, <Jmin i3l=ec. Divittead/jEii fa Gel. MAIDEN" WEI/i'Efi, HANDICAP, OflODsova. Seven furlongs. SG-Mr C. Manning's br g Calle iris, by Strowan--Opaque, oyra, 0.1(1 (Owner) 1 IG7-Jfr Ludlow's Lady llunc, 10.0 (Cress) 2 ! J2L , —Jlr Armitagc's Woedmomit, 10.0 (Stewart) 3 Also slurtai: 103 Kose Shield 10.5, 117 Scr«hts 10.2, 107 WaikalJi 10.0, 77 Stepney 0.7, 17 Sir Clileau 0.5, 50 Certainty 3.5. 32 Lady 1/ottio 0.0, -17 Lollah Rookh 0.0, SI Allmeru S.O. Lollah Bookli was left at Hie posl. Calle Iris drew away al tho top stretch, and, mainfaking the lead till the finish, won by lour lengths vfroni hatly llime; Woodmount, a head behind, third. Time, liniii 25see. Dividends, £13 11s (id Mid ill 10s. GREAT XORTHHIiK HUIiDLES, lot SOOsovs; sec.)iul 75sovs, and third 25sovs. Tiro miles mid a-Qiwrtcr. 150-Mr A. Kidd's c g Alia Aka, by liegalMysterioas, Byrs, 0.10 (O'Conncll).. 1 335—Messrs. Jluciuancmiii ami Uitvie's Haydn, 11.0 (Fergus) 2 177—Mr 3. Reginald's llippowai, 0.9 (li'Gregor) 3 Also started: 30 Waiwera 12.4, HB Spalpeen 12.2, 3GS Up-to-Date 11.10, H:i Slow Tom 11.10, m .Mars 1U.9, SI Princes.-, of Tliulc 10.3, 132 Hautnpn 10.0, 07 liannna 0.10, 393 Koscshoot 0.11), 3'J Fiances Lovejoy 9.5. Tlie fine field of 13 moved off in line, Hauifl.p« being quickest over tlio first fence, p,nd he ran round the back just in front of Slow 'J'oni and Frances Lovcjoy, followed by Hippowiii, Up-to-Datc, Aka Aka, and Princess of Thule. The fence at lhe back saw Roseshoot come to grief, but beyond this theve was no change among tho leading division over the next two ol)3la.sles. When they cleared the hurdle in the straight nnd niacin their way past the stand Hippov.ai had taken charge, Mid ran down ■towards the bottom turn closely followed by Frances L'ovcjo)', Hautapu, and Slow Tom. A furlong further on Haukpu again headed Hippoivai, and, with Frances Lovejoy and Alia. Aka. well forward among the others, the son of Mitiora. continued to inalio the pace going through the cutting, where Up-lo-Date made a forward move. Thus they raced over tho obstacle by the four-furlong post, but in the run across the fop stretch to the homo turn Aka Aka headed llautapu, and, Haydn chipping in, they wore, only separated by 11 length when the final jlmip came 1o he i.egotiatcd. Alia, Aka. had all the beat in the last bit, and won by three 'cngths from Haydn; Hippowai, four lengths iinny, third, with Eaiwna and Up-to-Diite together, next. Time, 4min 32 -l-Ssec. Dividends, j£lo 15s and SI 7s Cd. MAIDEN HURDLES, Of mO;ovs. One mile and three-ciuartcrs. ■l'l—Mr A. Champion's c h Cavalry, by Li»ht Artillery—Sunningdalc, Gyr3 10.0 (M'Gregor) 1 165-Mr E. Harmon's Glasgow, 10.0 (Quillton) 2 16s—Mt G. Omen's Medallions, 0.7 (Debany), .1 Also started: 166 Strowan 10.3, 159 Morpeth 10.0, 101 Bother 10.0, M 5 lady Eaveii 9.10,' 10 Lcona. Cavalry, in (he straight, staved off a challenge in good style, and won by a length -with something to spare. Time, :Jmiii 34 3-sscc. Dividend?, £15 2s Cd and £1 65" 6d. CQRXV.-ALL HAKDICAP, Of 30030V5. One mile. 53—Mr J. George's blk g Durable, by Sylvia Park—Dnnis, ayrs, 11.2 (Gcor?e) + IS7—Mr A. Lullow's c g Newtown, by Muskapecr—Ladybird, aged, 9.12 (Cress) t 132-Mr Williams' Geologist. 9.7 (Deeley) 3 Also started: 7S Hcotty J1.2, 212 Float 10.12, S3 Miss Lottie 10.10, G9 Uolnrog 10.5, 317 Putty 10.2, 191 Gcordie 10,0, 179 Zulieka 9,12, 09 St. Olga 9.10, 147 Hmcwjtt 9.10, i! 27 Marshal Soult 0.8, 0-3 Solo 9.7, 51 Ttikupa 9.3, 17 Jack Brown 9.2, 31 Yolette 9.0, 17 Albtiera 0.0. Albucnt was first into prbinineiice, and ran in front ,o£. Tiikapa, Durable,, and Kewtown past the seven-furlong post, but a furlong further 011 St. Olg* made way into second plaoe. Going through the cutting Albuera v;a.s fltiu at the head of the Hold, and St. Olga dropping back, ICcwtown again closed up' to Albuera. Halfway through the. top stretch Ncwtown took,up the running, and .came into the straight with a commanding lead. At the distance, Durable and Geologist shot out, and the first-iianiad, m'eking up ground with every stride; got alongside Kewtown as they dashed past the judge's box. !he judge declaring a dead heat. Time, lmin 51 2-ssec. Dividends: Durable, £19 ISs 6d; Kewtown, £3 10s. SELLING STEEPLECHASE, .Of lOOsovs. About one mile and three-quarters. 27—Mr ]?. L. Armitago's eg Marine, by Cruiser, aged, 1),7 (Wilson) .. ..I 21—Mr Martin's Mangamahaki, 9.7 (Jones) 2 These were the only starters. Won easily by 15 lengths. Time, 7iuin Cfoc. Dividend, a 18s. LADIES' BRACELET, Of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half. 321—Miss Major's c f Lady Hune, by Cuirassier—Huiie, SyrsJ 10.G (Jlr Paul) 1 191—Mrs E. W. Alison's. Wellcast, 11.0

(Mr Alison) 2 219-Mr T. 11. Lowry's Cruesot, 11.2

(Mr W. Gordon) .1 Also started: 21'. Talune 31.2, 230 Bonheur 10.0.

Welleast and Lady Huno made the pace for the first half mile, after which Bonhenr toolt up the running, staying there to the cutting, where the others bunched up again. Just befcro reaching the straight Lady Huno got in front, and, finishing fast on the rails, won easily. Time, 3min 3snc. Dividend, £1 Gs. OTAKI RACES. WELLINGTON, June 3. The Otaki Racing Club's meeting opened tc-day. Results:—

Flying.—Parkshot 1, Tomairangi 2, Scrap Iron 3.. Time, lniin 20sec. Dividends, £14 15s and £1 Gs.

Hack Hurdles.—Gnesser 1, Valkyrie 2. Tils Dauber i.' Tim°, 2min Isec. Dividends, il 17s and £2 2s.

Raitkawa Cup.—Waimoe 1. Camilci 2. Regulation; 3. Time, 2min 18 2-sse'c. Dividends, £5 2s and £13 U.

Otaltj Handicap.—Waitarere 1, Lebeau 2, Starina 3. Time, lmin 491scc. Dividends, J3 Is and £Z Ss. .

lloiden Flat.—Chola 1, Atbol Brose 2, Seagull 3. Time, lmin 37see.' Dividends, J-4 13s and £1 Us.

Ranguini Handicap.—Narcotic 1, Matukii 2, AVhitc Ribbon 3. Time, lmin Msec. Dividends, £1 9s and £2 7s.

Welter Hack.-Elibank 1, Lebeau 2. Woodleigh 3. Time, lmin 37Jsec. Dividends, £1 Is and £1 4s.

■ PLIMPTON PARK TROTS. (Per United Phess Association,) CIIRISTCHUiICH, Juno 3. At the Plmnpton Park Trotting Club's meeting tho going was heavy. There was a fair attendance. Results:— Soekburn Handicap.—Cissie Wood 1, Victor Hugo 2, Revenue 3. Scratched: Wild Marie. Time, smin. lGsec. Dividend, £1 lCs. Ladies' Bracelet.—Edward K, I, Maritana 2, Ijittle Haiold 3. Scratched: Club Member and Espinata. Time, Smin 37i.?ct. Dividends,' i'S 4s and 10s. Prince of Wnbs's Handicap—HaroM C. 1, Eoldrcwood 2, Black Child I!. Time, 4min 57Jsec. Dividends, £i lls and £2. Advance Handicap.—Dual: 1, Larry II 2, Venice 3. Scratched: Mount Palm. Time, smin 33Jsec. Dividends, £ 1 ISs and £\ 2s. Middlctcn Handicap.— Laucicriiill 1, Michael Jfalone 2, Cinders X. Time, Smin IGJsec. Diradends, £2 8s and £1 3s. I J rogrcssive Handicap.—Vauclevo 1, Bronclio Bill 2, Sondoiiio 3. Time, smin i!ssee. Dividend, £1 lGs. Telegraph Handicap—HamHu 1, Flora G-. 2, Din-do 3. Scratched: Coral Huo Time "niin •20sec. Dividends, £-1 8s and 10s. Au Revoir Handicap.—Naughty Girl 1, Verax.2, Ben Hut 3. Scratched: Al. 11.I 1 . Time, Smin 31sec. Dividend. £11 2s. WAIRABAPA TROWING MEETING. MASTEHTOX, June 3. The Wairarapa Trotting Club's meeting was held at Greytown to-day. Results:— Maiden Trot. One mile—liosebud 1, Apology 2,' Glenwood 3. Time, 3min 3 l-ssec. Dividends, £11 6s and £1 17s. Maroa Trotting Handicap. One mile.— Marian 1, Timothy 2, Auctioneer II 3. Time, 2min 51see. Dividends, £2 13s and £3 Gs. Pony Trotting Handicap. One mile.-Mr M'Farlaue's Eiand 1, Captain Speck 2, Leda «. Time, 2min 3 2-ssec. Dividends, £§ 5s and .f2,25. Greytowi: Trotting Handicap.—Mr Craig's Tβ Whiti 1, Timothy 2, Darwin 3. Time, Smin 45sec. Dividends,. £8 IGs and £1 14s. Birthday Trotting Handicap. One mile.— Mr J. West's Marian 1, Lorna 2, Domint 3. Time, 2min 52sec. Dividends, £2 3s and IC3. Kempton Park Trot. One mile and a-half.'— Mr A. Craig's Tc Whiti 1, Ploughboy 2, Timothy 3. Time, 4miu llsec. Dividends, £4' 13s and £3 Is. President's Trotting Handicap. One mile.--Mr West's-Marian'l, Ploughboy 2, Euchre 3. Time, 2mm -ffjsec. Dividends, £3 2s and 14s. HOKITIKA TROTTING MEETING. A Hokitika telegram status that tho annual meeting of the Hokitito Trotting Gub took

place in very boisterous weather. No toialisator was used. .Kesnlts: —Open Handicap: St. Same's 1, Discovery !>, Litlls Jimmy 3. WeilItiud Handicap: Xed Kelly 1, Cob ?... Mubin ?,. Local District Handicap: Darbi? 1, Dash 2, Makifiikiti 3. Aiilunin Handicap: Pansy Irviiigfan I. Bob 2, Nod Kelly .1. Trial Ilumlf-cn-p: Alberta 1, Xed Kelly 2, Discovery ".. WATBARAPA~GUX CLUB. llASl'Ein.'O\ June 3. In the WairirapxCun Club il3o handicap in the ninth round there worn left in A. P. Whatman, -J. Laurenson, T. C. living, 11. It. Vva?cieli', F. K. GhaJmers, arid R. Murray. 'JV--* divided X'ol, and shot off for the balance. Ai.-.-r six rounds Laiircnseu, Murray, antl Ward.'!! were left in, and they divided. A Wellington telegram states thai Jn the amnm! hockey match between Cliristchurch and the United Club teams the visitors were defeated by 4 goals to nil.