SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19500, 8 June 1925, Page 3

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN WINTER MEETING FINAL DAY’S RACING. The final day of the Dunedin winter meetin<y waa ushered in by an exceptionally heavy frost, which, when dispersed by a strong sun, left the going sticky and holding. There was a fairly good attendance, and the racing, although interesting, never became particularly exciting, as several winners during the day apparently had the result in safe keeping a long way from home. Peniuy Rose, Set Sail, and Cassells each won fairly comfortably. Irish, how ever, just got there in his race, with the third horse right up with the leaders. Windermere had to pull out every ounce to boat Maghera,' and in the final event rfcching proved capable of seriously menacing Clontarf’s chance after he took command of the field shortly after the start. Taken all round, the meeting was a good sporting success, but the financial result snowed a decided shrinkage on last year s returns, and this, following a somewhat lean run with the earlier fixtures of the season, naturally tends still further to tie the hands of the club in regard to future operations at Wingatui. The situation can only be saved by the long-promised reduction m taxation being converted into a fact. The most disappointing feature of the meeting consisted in the lack of patronage bestowed on the principal cross-country events, which stand out as the most attractive feature of the programme. _ . . In connection with each day s racing it has been necessary at once to praise and condemn the starting. The despatches were invariably good when no fractious horses were in a field. Still, Cornflower was made to stand behind,' and the field got away on fair terms without any undue delay. Nothing exceptional took place un>,il the last race, when Francaise again held up ■ the start, and her fractiousness, and the delay she created put Avispado and others in a restless mood. Happy Davs stood perfectly quiet behind the field, hut finally he and Avispado got all the worst of it, and they lost several lengths. If the fractiousness displayed by Francaise had been a’ recent development of obstinacy the consideration extended towards her would be pardonable, but she has been notoriously bad at the barrier for the past couple of seasons. In fact, her fractiqusness would lead to a refusal of nomination with some clubs, and this accentuates the consideration granted to her each time she was included in a field at the meeting Apart from this discordant note, the meet in" ran smoothly from start to finish. Unfortunately, ■ at latest reports, P. Keene, who received a fall durjng the meeting, was not progressing too favourably, but W. Soobi© was showing an improvement. During th© day J. M‘Corn be was before 7 the stewards and fined £lO for insulting remarks to the handicapper concerning thr latter’s treatment of Sunny Loch and The Cheat. 1 Th© following are the totalisatqr returns for the racing season at Wingatui:— Spring. Summer. Autumn. Winter, meeting, meeting, meeting, meeting 1924- £45,970 £53.357 £60.591 £86,720 10 1925 44,967 10 53,379 65,929 10 88,521 Kukume was made favourite for the Taien Handicap, but she got out out at the start, and was about a dozen lengths behind the leaders at the end of the first half fur long. Cornflower stood behind the fine and gave practically no trouble, and got away on fair terms with me others. Dil ferent horses took a hand in the pace making. Relic “had taken charge in the back stretch from Obligio, Ophir, Bon Skirl, and Barrioon. Bon Skirl and Obligio led into the straight, and the field was in, close order as they straightened! for home. Ophir was then momentarily in charge, but in side the distance Salerno came through on the rads, and, running on, won well bj half a length from Ophir. who beat Cornflower about four lengths. Then came Boughleen Dhoun and Bon Skirl. Kukume made up a lot of ground, but could not concede, weight and a start to the majority of the field. All on the card went to the post for the King George Handicap, and, in a good betting race, Ravenna, Bonena, Guncase, and The Harp were backed on fairly even terms. They got away from an excellent line, and Guncase at once became prominent, and although the field ran in close order behind him nothing proved capable of seriously challenging his chance of success. Ravenna looked dangerous at the turn, and was always well placed, but the latest danger came from the neglected Kilfaue, who drew up and cut the favourite out of second money by a short length. Bonena was badly placed at the tail of the field iijxtil the straight was’reached, and Baldowa did not seem able to go with them in the early part of the race. Mountain Lion and Prosperity faded out. Ceranial looked in with the leaders approaching the distance, but weight told, a tale. The Harp was a.fancied chance, but his diminutive pilot could not repeat the success he registered in the opening event on the card. The win was a populai break, and regular racegoers were pleased *0 see’ P. T. Hogan again train a good winner who undoubtedly read well on paper after his two previous displays in the sprint events earlier at the meeting. Disaster set in early in the Greenfield Hurdles as Bonomel and San Salavdor tipped out at the first flight of hurdles, and Frenchman hooked the next, and in consequence seemed to lose some of, his dash. Calibration was running down his jumps, but his pace kept him on the scene. Penury Rose ran to the front-as they went up the rise, and won comfortably, and in a fighting finish Frenchman worried Calibration out cf second honours. Clontarf and Bella Lake were struck out of the Empire Handicap, which became a good betting race. A good despatch saw Gold Town first to break the line, and ne was closely attended oy Sun Up ana Ayrburn, but the field ran in close order. Cold Town was first to show signs of trouzle, and dropped back after going three furlongs. Sun Up took charge from Eaton Bells and Ayrburn as they swung round the home turn in front of Set Sail and Comic Song, who was on the outside. In the run home Set Sail came along and won by three-parts of a length from Ecuador. Bugle Note finished half a length away fourth, and Comic Song right up with him. Eaton Bdls and Sun Up came next, with nothing much between them. Cassells made a one-horse race of the Euncdtn Steeples as ho took charge from the outset, and allowed nothing to get near him. He is improving with experience, and, although a somewhat carty type, is so tig a horse that time is necessary to give "him _a chance to gather his full strength. Whipcord found the big-sod wall .ether too formidable for him. Backers went for Kilris, All Style, Irish, and Rob in the Domain Handicap, and they were fairlv well on the spot as they picked the placed lot, whilst All Style, who is usually slow off the mark and even with the disadvantage of a position close to the rails, which is fatal to a slow beginner, finished fourth. _ Rob made the early running, but he failed to see it right out and Irish and .Kiln’s beat him by narrow margins, whilst All Style was close up on their heels. Sweet Melody and Ooch-y-Bondhu were well enough placed at the turn, but failed to see it out. Blue Dragoon and Bright Mark were others well placed in the early stages, but, failed to stay it out. The Tahuna Steeples became another duel between Maghera and Windermere, and in a fightiri" finish the former just got there. Tokomairio dropped out over the last halfmile. and Golden Sarto could not handle the fences. Guncase was the only one withdrawn from the Farewell Ilandicap, for which he was penalised 7lb for his win in the King George Handicap. Francaise again caused a lot of trouble at the barrier. When they were sent awav Happy D.ays and Avispado were last to move. Clontarf soon took charge, and never allowed anything near him. Warhaven. who was made favourite, went down sore in his preliminary and never got near the leaders. Nor did Marmont, who was also a well-hacked chance. Clontarf led into the straight from Avispado, Valdamo, and Kilbarry, with Prosperity wide out and Happv Days coming on. Fulmar was also fairly close up. In the run home Cl on lari kept well clear and won by fullv three lengths. Mr R. H. Aid worth had several dope finishes to decide during- the meeting, and his decisions were received without question. The totalisator handled the following amounts:— 1924. 1925. First day £36,556 £34,573 Second day 28,762 21,5334Third day 31.4021, 52,4144 £96,7204 £88,521 The following are the results: TAIERI HANDICAP. Of 275sovs ; second horse 55sovs; and third 274sovs. One miio and a-quarter. ■ B—Mr F. W. M’GiH’s oli g Salerno, by Solferina. —Amarilla, 6yrs, car. 7.8 (L. J. Ellis) 1 3—Mr H. Darapier-Crossley’s Ophir, 8.3 {J. A; Boalo) 2 s—Mr5 —Mr W. Gardiner’s Cornflower, 9.0 (F. Voight) 3 I—Mr1 —Mr F. S. Rutherford’s Kukume, 8.13 (F. £ Jones) 0

6 Mr W. T. Hazlett’s Boughleen Dhoun, 8.5 (F. J. M’Kay) ... . .. 0 4 Mr A. W. Anderson’s Obligio, 8.3 (C. E. Emerson) 0 2 Mr A. G. Hill’s Solway, car. 7.10 (A. E. Didham) 0 10— Mr F. Shaw’s Relic, car. 7.7 (J. Cotter) 0 9 —Mr G. Ruthven’s Barrioon, 7.8 (D. O’Connor) 0 7 Mr A. Murdoch’s Bon Skirl, 7.7 (T. Metcalf) 0 Corn flower was started from the back of the field, and Obligio, Ophir, and Barrioon took up the running, while •Kukume was badly dropped out. Barricon was in front at the mile post, then Obligio, Ophir. and Relic, with Kukume several lengths away last. Relio had hit the front before, the Geld reached the far turn, with Obligio, - Barricon. Solway, and Bon Skirl next in a close-running field, with the exception of Kukume. Rounding the far bend Bon Skirl had taken charge from Obligio, with Relic third, and then Obligio and Kukume was moving up. Bon Skirl led into the straight just clear of Obligio. the others right up. Ophir was in charge at the distance where Solerno was showing up on the rails. In a good finish Solemo came on to win nicely by half a-length, with Cornflower nearly four lengths away third, and Boughleen Dhoun fourth. Bon Skirl was fifth and Solway sixth. Time, 2min llsec. KING GEORGE HANDICAP, Of 350 soys, second TOsovs, and third 35sovs. One mile. 3 Mr H. C. Mountney’g b g Guncase, by Calibre —Matchbox, aged, car. 7.1 (D. O’Connor) ... 1 11 — Mr A. Cambridge’s Kilfane, 8.11 (F. Voight) 2 1— Mr L. C. Hazlett’s Ravenna, 8.10 (A. E. Ellis) 3 5 Hon. Mrs Tabu Rhodes’s Gay Juliet, 9.1 (F. E. Jones) 0 8— Mr J. M. Samson’s Mountain Lion, 9.1 (E. Shaw) 0 9 Mrs -R. B.'Stivons’s Baldowa, 8.13 (J. M’Chesnev) 0 7—|ij r J. L. Hannon’s Geranial, car. 8.6 (C. E. Eastwood) 0 10— Mr P. Stephen’s Prosperity, 8,0 (R. Morns) 0 4 Mr P. Delargey’s The Harp. car. 7.3 (L. J. Ellis) 0 2 Mr A Murdoch’s Bonena, car. 8.04 (O. Emerson) C 6 Mr H H. Fisher’s Bonnie. Winkie, car. 7.3 (A. E. Didham) ... C 12— Mr H. Jones’s Beauty Light, car. 7.42 (T. Metcalf) The field broke away to an excellent line Guncase and Prosperity- headmr Ravenna, The Harp, Mountain Lion, and Kilfane. as they raced to the seven-furlong post with Baldowa and Beauty Light last There was no change going past the fivefurlong post, but Ravenna had run into second place behind Guncase at the far turn. Guncase led into the straight from Ravenna and Geranial, and The Harp wa c showing up. Guqcase came on and won nicely by a length and a-half from Kilfane who nut in a good run from the distance Ravenna was half a length farther back third, and then came The Harp. Bui dowa was last to finish. Timo, lmin 4 < 4-ssec. GREENFIELD HURDLE Of 350sovs, second 70sovs, and third SSsovs One mile and three-quarters. i Mr A. H. King’s hr g Penury Rose. by Penury—Merrie Rose, aged, 10.2 - (A. E. Ellis) ’ 2 Mr W. T. Hazlett’s Frenchman, 11.0 (A, M’Mullan) r g Messrs Smith and Burns’s Calibration, * 9.0 (W. Robinson) ... 3 1 Mr H. Dampier-Crossley’s Bonomel, 10.10 (W. Scobie) 0 4—Mr "N Rutherford’s Tonterfield, 10.0 (C. Dawson) 0 6 —Mr W. Sim’s San Salvador. 9.0 (C. Youngman) 0 The field started at the four-furlong post, and Bonomel and San Salvador fell at thr first hurdle. This left Calibration out in front, and he led over the hurdle at thr bottom of the straight and over the stand obstacle, with Tenterfield next. PenurRose jumped to the front at the mile fence Calibration losing ground. Frenchman wa« lying last. Calibration. Tenterfield, and T ’emiry Rose were together going to thr hurdle at the five-furlong nost, where Ten terfiold fell. After rounding the far tur» r> e nury Rose went to the front, and wiifirst over the last hurdle, coming on tr win by three lengths. Frenchman got nr : n the run from the last hurdle to bee* Calibration by half a length. Time, 3mir 24 4-s?ec. Scobie. the rider of Bonomel, was take- : n the ambulance to the Hospital. EMPIRE HANDICAP, Of 275sovs; second 55sovs and third 27450 v? 4 Mr J. B. Roger’s b f Set Sail, by Solferino —Strathpeffer, 3yrs, car. 7.5 (L. J. Ellis) ... ... 1 3 Mr W. Stone’s Ecuador, car. 6.13 (A. Messervey) r 6 Mr J. L, Hannon’s Bugle Note, car. 7.3 (C. E. Eastwood) 3 3 Mr H. H. Fisher’s Comic Song, car. 7.13 :A, E. Didham) 0 1— Mr Theo Russell’s Sun Up, 82 (C. Emerson) C 2 Mr D. Ruthven’s Eaton Bells, 7.13 (T. Metcalf; ( T—Mr D 0. Rutherford’s Ayrburn, 7.12 (P. W. Powell) ( 5 Mr W. Parsons’ Gold Town, car. 7.4 ■ (D. O’Connor) I From a good start Gold Town was the first, to show out, then coming Ayrburn and Sun Up, with Set Sail and Bugle Noti a little slow to move. Gold Town hold his place from a close running field going round the far turn, but Sun Up was first Into the straight followed by Eaton Bells and Set Sail, In the, run home Set Sail, on the outside, easily galloped to the front, and beat Ecuador by half a length, with Bugle Note half a length further back, third, and then came Comic Song, Sun Up, and Eaton Bells, with Gold Town last. Time, lmin 16seo. DUNEDIN STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, Of 450sovs; second 90sovs and third 45sovs. About two miles and a-half. 1 — Mr L. C. Ilazlett’s b g Cassells, by Adjudge— Monte Carlo mare, 6yrs, 10.9 (A. E. Ellis) 1 2 Mr J. M. Samson’s Kipling, 11.10 (C. Dawson) 2 4 Mr G. Fraser’s Lady Winston, 11.2 (Mr J. Langford) i 3 Sir Chas. Campbell’s Whipcord, lltO (A. G. Campbell) 0 5 Mr J. Malone’s Aurora, 9.4 (I. C. Tilson) 0 The field started at the mile post, and Cassells led Lady Winston to the first fence—the brush going into the back ■‘stretch—with the other three close up. Cassells bowled along in front coming to the double brush and the post-and-rails and the water jump in the bottom stretch well clear of the others. The favourite crossed the brush at the bottom of the straight and the stand double with a good advantage, and also safely negotiated the sod wall at the top of the straight; where Whipcord lost his rider. The favourite was never seriously troubled, and, galloping freely round the hack, ca’ - on to win easily by eight lengths from Kipling, who boat Lady Winston by four lengths, with Aurore another four lengths away. Time, smin 33 3 ssec. DOMAIN HANDICAP Of 200sovs, second 40sovs, and third 20sovs Six furlongs. 3 Mr W. T. Hazlett’s b g Irish, by Solferino—Sprig of Erin, 3yrs, 8.12 (F. J. M’Kay) 1 1— Mr W. Baxter’s Kilris, 9.2 (F. E. Jones) 2 4 Mr A. G. Hill’s Rob, 8.12 (J. J. Cotter) 3 5 Mr R. M. Allen’s Coch-y-Bondhu, car. 9.4 (0. J. Cullum) 0 7 Mr T. Dorgan’s Bright Mark (11. A. Anderton) 0 9 Mr J. 11. Marshall’s Mountain Rose, 9.1 (W. Anderton) 0 8— Mr J. A. Neilson’s Sweet Melody, 8.13 (D.‘ Hall) 0 13 — Mr L. Kelcher’s Taboo, 8.8 (P. W. Powell) 0 2 Mr J. A. White’s. All Style, 8.4 (I. Rask) 0 6 Mr L. D. M'Kay’s Blue Dragoon, car. 8.1 (D. O’Connor) 0 10— Mr J Graham’s Queen Balboa, 8.3 (J. M’Chesnev) 0 11— Mr B. S. Irwin’s Gay Raiment, car. 8.5 (J. A. Beale) 0 12— Mrs J. Ellis’s Bonnie Olive, oar. 8.14 (W. Paterson) 0 14 — Mr A. B. Armour’s Buoyant, car. 7.9 (A. A. Eustace) 0 Buoyant was slow to move, and Rob took up the running going to the far turn from Bright Mark and Blue Dragoon. Rob, Sweet Melody, and Blue Dragoon was the order running along the bottom stretch, with the rest close up. Rob led Sweet Melody and Irish into the straight, and Coch-y-Bondhu was also showing up. At the distance the leader was challenged bar Kilris and then by Irish, and Jn _ a fine finish Irish won by a neck from Kilris, with Rob a head away third. All Stive was fourth, a length away, and then carne Coch-y-Bondhu and Bright Mark. Time, lmin IPsec. TAHUNA STEEPLECHASE HANDTGAP, Of 225sovs, second 45sovs, and third 224sovs. About two miles and a-quarter. 2—Mr C. Hazlett’s hr g Windermere, by Sunny Lake—Angelic, 9.5 (A. H. Ruthven) 1 I—Mr1 —Mr L, C. Eazlctt’s Maghera, 11.13 (A. E. Ellis) 2

3 —Mr H. Morion’s Lucky Chance, 9.0 (L. E. Smith) 3 1— Mr Lp. C. Hazlett’s Golden Sarto, 9.0 {A. S. Ellis) 0 The field started at the four-furlong post, and the quartet cleared the post-and-rails, the brush at the bottom of the straight and the stand double, where Lucky Chance and Windermere were in front. The sod wall was safely negotiated, and Lucky Chance went on from Windermere after the post-and-rails at ihc top of (ho course, had been cleared. Lucky Chance led into the back stretch, but at the far turn Windermere and Maghera were out in front. Windermere was first over the water jump, and he cleared the brush fence at th© bottom of the straight clear of Maghera. In a great race home Windermere won by a head, with Lucky Chance a long way back third and then Golden Sarto. Time, 4min 50sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 250sovs; second SOaovs, and third 2Ssovs. Seven furlongs. 3Mr F. Nelligan’s b g Clontarf, by Markhope—Oratava, 6yr.s, 8.7 (.T. A. Beale) 1 2 -Mr T. Baird’s Valdamo, 8.5 (J. M’Cliesnoy) 2 12 —Mr T. Orozicr’s Hurdy Gurdy, 7.7 (W. Cooper) 3 5Mr A. Cambridge’s Happy Days, 9.7 (F. Voight) 0 8— Mr P. Stephens’ Prospertiy, 8.8 (R. Morris) 0 I— Mr D. Kilkelley’s Warhaven, 8.8 (C. Emerson) 0 9 Mr W. S. Lloyd’s Kilbarry, car. 7.10 (C. E. Eastwood) 0 7 Mr W. T. Hazlett’s Francaise, 7.11 (F. J. M‘Kay) 0 4Mr F. H. Hay’s Marmont, 7.8 (T. Metcalf) 0 II — Mr J. Graham’s Golden King, car. 7.4 (D. O’Connor) 0 10— Mr P. J. Lynch’s Avispado, 7.7 (J. J. Wilkns) 0 6Mr H. H. Fisher’s Fulmar, car. 7.4 (A. E. Didham) 0 A long delay took place at the start, .’’rancaise and then Avispado causing most of the trouble, and being placed behind the field. Hurdy Gurdy was the first to break the lino from Clontarf, but the latter •vas in front at the six-furlong post from Hurdy Gurdy and Valdamo. Avispado had run into second place, behind Clontarf. at the far turn, and the field was beginning to be strung out. Clontarf, galloping smoothly in front, was first into the straight, and came on to win comfortably by three lengths from Valdamo, who beat Hurdy Gurdy by a length, Then came Fulmar, Happy Days, and Kilbarry. Warlaven never flattered Jus backers. Lime, Lmin 30seo. THE STAKE MONEY. The stake money was distributed as rot lows: — „ _ L C. Hazlebt £lll7 10s, 11. Dampiei Crosslev £612 10s, W. T. Hazlett £507 10s, J M. Samson £SOO, Cecil Hariett £492 10s, G T. Smith £455, E. M. Russ £350. A. II King £340, H. C. Mountney £270, A. S Cambridge £245, J. L. Hannon £237 10s, W Gardiner £225, H. H. lishor £215. It J Morriss £197 10s. F. W. M’Gill £197 10s J. E. Rogers £192 10s, G. Eraser £l9O, Hon. Mrs Tabu Rhodes £175, F. A. Nelhgan £175, R. M. Allen £BS, D. Kilkelly £72 10s, A. G. Hill £7O, W. Stone £55, A. Murdoch £SO, D. Ruthven £SO, T. Baird £SO, G. Fulton £4O, Sir Chas. Campbell £4O W. Baxter £4O, Smith and Burn £35, G L Rutherford £3O. J. H. Marshall £25, J.‘ Griffon £25, F. H. Hay £2ST Crozicr £26 A. Morton £22 10s, J. A. White £2o; £7450 TAXES. The following are the taxes to bo paid: — Totalisator tax £2213 0 6 Dividend tax 3884 1 0 /Stakes tax 372 10 0 Receipts tax ’9O 17 3 Amusements tax 192 10 J £6852 19 6 INJURED JOCKEYS. W Scobie, who was riding Bonomel in the hurdle race at the D.J.C. mooting on Saturday, received injuries to his head and (ace through his mount falling. He wits removed to the Hospital, -where he is now reported to be progressing fairly well. P. Keene, who received a fractured skull in a similar manner on Thursday, is still on the dangerously ill list.

THE DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —Beautiful ' weather for the thrcn days’ meeting—the conditions could not bo bett'er—but I opine thoro will bo yet another drop in finance. The annual mooting will be held shortly, and the crenial treasurer will bo “putting it over’’ for tho fifth year about the iniquitous Government lax. It isi harsh, and I think the new Prime Minister will see this injustice removed. Tho chief failing of our D.J.C. is tho urgent need for a further infusion of now blood. Has any member of the club soon any of tho older members of committee assembling with the public or seeing that the booth and refreshment rooms are being conducted as they should bo? I have been fairly observant, and have soon only one member of tho committee outside tho stewards’ stand. In tho interests of the sport of kings I think it would tie an excellent idea to make about six members of the committee life members and let us have some young blood on the committee. —I am, etc., Member. June 6. LEVIN RACES. (Pan United Press Associatioh.! LEVIN, June 6. The Levin Chib’s extra meeting was held to-day in lino weather, and there was a record attendance. The course was soft, the investments totalled £l6/474 for seven laces, as compared with £16,169; for eight races last year. Results:— OHAU HURDLES. One mile and ahalf. —1 Eonmar!:, 9.7, 1; 8 Bestir, 9.3.-2; 2 Red Head, 9.0, 3. Also started: 3 Haligan 9.6, 7 Treadwell 9.5, 9 Lady Dolwill 9.0, 6 Doyleston’ 9.0, 4 Maunu 9.0, 5 Red Imp 9.0. Won by a length, with the third horse a length away. 'lime, 2min 48sec. WELTER HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—l Star Shell, 8.13, 1; 4 Gardant, 8.0, 2; 6 Beaumont, 8.0 ,3. Also started: 2 Rang! Sarto 8.1, 3 Bon March 7.13, 8 King Broney 7.11. 9 Sir Moment 7.9, 6 Kilorum 7.7, 10 Ellah 7.7, 7 Slump 7.7, 11 Miss Martial 7.7, 12 Otauru 7.7. Won by a length, with the third horse half a length further back. Time. Imin 30soc. MAIDEN RACE. Six furlongs.—l Olympic, 1; 8 Luarne, 2: 2 Sasham, 3. Also started: 10 Captain Wni and Waimana (coupled), 3 Takaroa, 9 Ongnha, 13 J?nthuse, 4 Capitulation, 5 Kilmiss, 6 Penalty, 12 Revel, 7 Sole Mio, 11 Paula. Won by n length, with the third horse a neck away. Time, Imin 17 2-ssec. MAKO MAKO HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—7 Town Crier, 7.9, 1; 6 Salamis, 8.5, 2; 1 Miss Hupana, 8.7, 3. Also started: 3 Alabama 8.9. 2 Gardenia 8.3, 5 Lady Isinglass 7.13, 4 Be/au 7.9, 8 Seakist 7.0, 9 Palette 7.0. Won by a length. Time. Imin 17sec. LEVIN HANDICAP. One mile and aqnarter.—s Imperial Spark, 9.0, 1; 4 Megan, 7.7, 2• 6 Tanadees, 8.12. 3. Also started : 2 Haurangi 8.5, 1 Clarinda 8.3. 7 Kalakaua 8,2, 9 Sottano 7.1, 8 Askari 6.12, 6 Kuhio 7.0, 13 Fiilette 6.7, 11 Sanctuary 6.7, 12 Auckland 67, 10 Haligan 6.7. Won bv a length, while a head separated the second and third horses. Time. 2min 9 l-sscc < M'DONALD MEMORIAL WELTER. Seven furlongs.—l Lucins, 9.4, 1: 4 Benmure, 8.3, 2; 7 Loyal Maid, 8.0 3. Also started; 3 Alaric 9.13, 9 Avonlea 9,f), 6 Lady Fingers 9.2, 10 Prince Hal 8.11, 5 Misgovern 8 6,2 Pronto 8.3. 11 Puketoi 8.0, 15 Bonnie Gold 8.0, IS Debate 8.0, 8 Crisis 8.0, 12 Beaumont, 8.0. La Pcve went to the post, hut played up, and did not start. Won by half a length, heads separating the next four horses. Time, Imin SOsee. HEATHER! EA HACK HANDICAP, Five furlongs.—s Luarne, 7.7, 1; 2 I.ieutenant Bill, 7.7, 2- 7 'Modern. 8.4, 3. Also started: 6 Lady Isinglass 8.10, 4 Tcmpnan 93. 12 Rangimoana 8 6 9 Bezau 8.3, 1 Miss Odille 8 3. 13 Yean Yean 7.7. 8 TVink 7.7 Id Ellah 7.7, 14 Waimana 7.7, 10 Sole Mio 7.7, 11 Hot Fire 7.7, 3 Town Crier 7.7. Time, Imin 2 3-sscc.