RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 3195, 9 June 1915, Page 55

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

THE ' DUNEDIN WINTER MEETING First Day.— Thursday, June 3.

The Dunedin Jockey Club’s winter meeting opened in beaut-tully fine weather, and the attendance appeared to be a record for the Wingatui Racecourse. The track was a bit on the soft side and holding, and consequently inclined to upset form; but nevertheless several of those with chances on paper cither won or made a bold attempt at success. Falls were frequent in both the Steeplechases, but, fortunately, none of the riders or their mounts received injury. The big Steeplechase was a complete " boil over,’’ as alter the held had been thinned out by falls Cardiff established a commanding lead, and won so well that he must have been hard to beat even if all the opposition had stood up. Not a little of the winner’s success was due to being well handled by L. Hagerty, who allowed his mount to stride along, with the result that he gave an excellent display of fencing. Sou’-wester, the sire of Cardiff, was brought to Dunedin as a yearling in 1880, and the latter is about 15 years old. His dam (Karaka) was got by Torpedo from Bayleaf, by Peter Fiat; and Cardiff thus claims relationship with Advance. Tortulla, Rosefeldt, and other members of the Sharkie family. Cahor Davon at once set out to make the pace in the Pacific Hurdles, in company with Cyra, who unseated his rider at the second fence. Lord Frederick ran off at the fence in front of the stand, and Caber Davon had Kim as h.s nearest attendant along the back; whilst Steperina and Commotion lay fairly handy, with Castiron three or tour lengths in their rear, and White Cockade a long way back. Caller Davon made a peck at the hurdle near the four-furlong post, and Kim momentarily headed him over the second last fence. Commotion moved up as they swung into the straight, and in a good finish beat Caber Davon in the last couple of strides. Kim nn.shed over three lengths away, just beating' Steperina, and then came Castiron. Wh.te Cockade, a long way off, was the only other horse to finish. ‘ The large field in the Brighton Handicap got away from a good line. Lion was the first to show out, but was supplanted by Lady Trent. The pair led tp the straight, and Encore was always fairly close up. Once in lure for home. Encore joined the leaders, and, after taking charge at the distance, finally stalled off a late run by Giralda, and boat him by half a length, with Roumania over two lengths away next. Micky Free made up a good deal ot ground to get close up fifth, and then came Fable and Art. A couple of well-backed chances in Sir Hamilton and Spanish Princess failed to get dangerous, and the pacemakers —lardy Trent and Lion —faded right out in the last half-furlong. The Birthday Handicap field got away from a good line, in which John Barleycorn and Chrysotis wero slow to move. Ogier and Hesione were the smartest to get going. Ogier led to the back, where Golden King took charge, and established a good lead from Ogier, Hesione, and United Service. The leader landed in the straight with a good margin in his favour, and, throwing away no chances, his rider kept his mount going to win by about two lengths from All Ready, who made up a lot of ground from the rear of the field, but was lucky to get through on the rails in the run up the straight. Hesione was always well placed, and ran a good race, and so did United Service, who looked a bit on the big side. John Barleycorn appeared to hold a chance at the home turn, but did not stay on under his weight, which was accentuated by the soft going. Specialform never got near the leaders, and Ogier faded to the ruck at the finish. Chrysotis failed to make up any ground, and was always in the ruck after being slow away at the rise of the barrier. All Ready ran the best race outside the winner, as five furlongs from home he was fully 10 lengths away from the leader. A rank outsider in Cardiff made a onehorse race of the Otago Steeplechase over the last circuit. Emmerson made a great recovery on Golden Grape, at the second of the stand double. He was shot right to the horse’s ears, and after hanging round his neck got back to the saddle, amidst great applause. Emmerson, however, met with a more complete disaster at the sod wall. Stone Ginger came a cropper at the sod wall, and Fritz at the post and rails. The Gunner commenced to tire when running along ihe back, and from that out nothing got near the Sou’-wester gelding. L. Hagerty, who rode the winner, was laid a substantial sum to nothing about a win, which was a tribute to his horsemanship. In his schooling Cardiff had behaved very badly, and appeared to hold a very remote chance of getting round. Hagerty, how-e-<’or, had ridden the horse three seasons after hounds some time ago, and so was fairly well acquainted with his mount. None of the unseated riders was seriously hurt.

Clynelish was slow to move at the start of the Tradesmen’s Handicap, and never

got near the leaders. Daytime ran a good race, but Afton Loch faded out aftei being in charge at the home turn. Bullcr came from the tail of the field, after being the last to leave 'the mark in company witn the top-weight. He won with something in hand besides his winning margin. Prairie iFire and Tolstoi appeared to have the Hunters’ Steeplechase to themselves seven furlongs from home. Prairie i' no, however, refused at the post and rails, and blocked Tolstoi. Both got over with a short run, but Tolstoi unseated his rn eland Ironsand also came down, ihis lett Ghent out in front, but Prairie Fire °y? r ’ hauled him at the last fence, and beat him in the run home. Parramatta was the only other to finish. The field was very difficult to pick up at the start. Ironsand appeared to lead over the first fence, but at once gave way to Prairie Fire. Ghent was sent out a strong favourite, hut could muster very little pace between his jumps, altnougn he is a safe enough conveyance. Southland horses played a prominent part in the decision of the card, and a lot oi money came for Neuroma m the Winter Welter He was always well placed, and, cutting down Banian m the run home, won by nearly two lengths from Giralda, who again came with a late run, and just beat Banian for second money. 1 ride o Clutha was handy to the leaders up to tne home turn but then dropped away. Mount Victoria was in trouble at the home turn; and Multum in Parvo, after beginning well, lost her place, but came on to gam nlt.i position as the field # ran past the post* Sartomart finished fairly close up, alter being fairly handy to the leaders at the home turn. . Tr Alter ihe Tradesmen’s Handicap an explanation was asked concerning Ciynelish s lunning, and that given was accepted. The totalizator investments amounted to £19,924 10s, as compared with £17,848 tor the opening day last year. Following are the results; — PACIFIC HURDLE HANDICAP. Of 200sovs; second 40sovs, and third 20sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 6Mr A. P. Gawnc’s b g Commotion, **bv Sensation—Miss Shannon, 6yrs (P. Coleman) 1 3 Mr- W. H. Overton’s ch g Caber Davon, 6yrs, 10.2. (A. Wormald) 2 5Mr W. H. L. Christie’s br g Kim, syrs, 11.6 (W. Feilding) 3 7 Mr F. S. Rutherford’s b g Cast Iron, aged, 11.9 (A. Redmond) ... 0 2Mr J. Westerman’s b g White Cockade, aged, 10.12 (H. Coker) 0 I—Mr G. Carter’s ch g Steperina, Cyrs, 9.9 (L. Hcgarty) 0, 4 Mr W; Benella’s b g Lord Frederick, 6yrs, 9.9. (F. Ellis) 0 8— Mr H. Whitney’s b g Cyra, syrs, 9.0 {H. Watson) 0 Cyra unseated his rider at the fence at the bottom of the straight when showing the way to Caher Davon, and Lord Frederick ran off at the fence in front of the stand. Caher Davon led Kim and Stcperina at the fence at the mile post, Commotion lying next. Kim joined Caher Davon atr the six-furlong post, the pair being five lengths in front of Commotion and Steperina, Cast Iron lying next, and White Cockade right out of it. Steperina and Commotion closed up a bit breasting the hill, and at the second fence Kim jumped past Caher Davon. Commotion ran up to the leaders at the home turn, and in a good punishing finish just got up in time to beat Caber Davon by a neck. Kim was over three lengths away, third, just beating Steperina. Cast Iron was next. Time, 3min 26sec. BRIGHTON HANDICAP, Of 140sovs; second 25-sovs and third lOsovs. Seven furlongs. 3Mr A. W. Rutherford, jun., b g Encore, by Maniapoto—Applause, ’ syrs, 9.7 (E. E. Jones) 1 5 Messrs F. A. and V. N. Price’s r g Giralda, syrs, 7.13 [including 41b overweight] (J. Wallis) 2 4Mr J. L. Cnristie’s ch g Lion, 3yrs, 8.5 (J. Campbell) 3 1— Mr W. J. Going's br g Sir Hamilton, aged, 8.11 (J. Beale) 0 6Mr G. Smail’e b ra Lady Trent, syrs, 8.10 (J. Olson) 0 2Mr J. MTntyre’s b m Spanish Princess, syrs, 8.9 (A. M‘Kay) 0 15 — Mr A. Millichamp’s b g Firmliold, 6yrs, 8.4 (S. Easton) 0 8— Mr C. White’s b f Hornbeam, 3yrs, 8.3 (H. Donovan) 0 9Mr G. Fulton’s b g Art, syrs, 7.11 (R. Manson) 0 10— Mr H. Whitney’s b c Roumania, 3yrs, 7.9 (J. Rae) 0 7Mr J. Flaneur’s b g Mickey Free, 4yrs, 7.9 (E. M‘Coll) 0 11— Mcesrs T. and J. S. Price’s br g Fable, aged, 7.9 (A. H. Wilson) ... 0 16— Mr J. D. Wingham’s b h Glenongly, 4yrs, 7.11 (including 41b over) ... 0 14—Mr A. Hill’s blk g Firegod, 3yrs, 7.7 (A. Lloyd) 0 13 —Mr D. R. Jones’s ch m Aerogram, 4yrs, 7.7. (W. Robinson) 0 17— Mr J. Paulin’s ch m First In, 4yrs, 7.7 (R. Reid) 0 12 — Mr J. Buckley’s ch f Red Shield, 3yrs, 7.7 (R. Buddicombe) 0 8 — Messrs A. and W. Aitchcson’s br f Can Step, 3yrs, 7.7 (A. M’Donald) 0 Lion was the first-to break the line from a good despatch. Lady Trent soon ran into second place, and was in charge before reaching the far turn, the field being well strung out. Lady Trent was a couple of lengths clear from Lion running round the far turn, and maintaining her lead, was first into the straight, with Lion in close attendance. Encore, who was always handy, had taken charge at the distance, and, going on, won by half a length from Giralda, who came with a late run. Lion was two and a-half lengths away third. Then came Roumania, Mickey Free, Fable, and Art. Time. Imin 32se.c. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP, Of 400sovs; second 45sovs and third 20sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 7Mr J. Graham’s b g Golden King, by Golden Knight—Fairy Benzie, syrs, 7.12 (W. Robinson) 1 3Mr J. Buckley’s br g All Ready, 3y.re, 7.9 (J. Board) 2 8 — Mr O. J. Heywood’s ch m Hosione, aged, 8.10 (R. Berry) 3 6Mr W. Gardiner, Jun.’s b g John Barleycorn, 4yrs', 9.8 (J. Campbell) 0 2 —Mr J. H. Prosser’s Spccialform, syrs, 8.8 (J. Beale) 0 5Mr W. Crossan’s b h Ogior, 4yrs, 8.5 (F. E. Jones) 0 10—Mr A. B. Armour’s b g United Ser-

vice, syrs, 7.12 (A. H. Wilson) ... 0 I —Mr G. M. Aynsley’s ch m Cbrysotis, syrs, 7.11 (T. Mussen) 0 9 —Mr L. 0. Hazlott’e br m Sister Radius, syrs, 7.9 (J. Olaei)) ... 0

11 —Mr W. T. Hazlett’s br h Vocation, syrs, 7.5 (R. Buddicombc). 0 4—Mr D. 11. Roberts’s The Cornet, aged, 7.4 (R. Manson) 0 Hcsionc took charge at the rise of the barrier, and led Ogier and Golden King out of the straight. Ogier was in charge going to the mile post, and John Barleycorn, who was slow to move, as also was Chrysotis, was bringing up the rear. Ogier was in front turning into the back stretch from Hesione, Golden King, All Ready, and Chrysotis running at the tail of the held. United Service made a forward move going along the back, and ran into fourth place. Approaching the far turn Ogier had Golden King on his quarters, the pair being two lengths in front of Hesione, who was closely attended by United Service, Sister Radius, and John Barleycorn. Going round the far turn Ogier dropped back a little, and United Service moved into second place. Coming to the rise Golden King was two lengths in front of Ogier, who was a length clear of Hesione and United Service, with John Barleycorn improving his position. Once in the straight Golden King kept clear and beat All Ready, who came with a good run, bv two lengths, with Hesione a length and a-hal£ away, third. Then came John Barleycorn, United Service, Sister Radius, The Cornet, and Chrysotis. Time, 2min 13scc.

OTAGO STEEPLECHASE, Of 500scvs; second 75sovs. and third 25sovs. About three miles. ( 10—Mr H. detui's cn g Lara.lf, by Sou - Wester —Karaka, aged, 10.3 (L. Hegarty) 1 4—Mr J. Smith’s b g The Brewer, aged, 10.2 (F. Ellis) 2 2 Mr W. Ltumgiiam’s b rn Black Sea, aged, 10. S (W. Ledmgham) 5 3Mr C. R. Grant’s b g (Stone G.nger, aged, 11.6 (W. H. Jarvis) G I—Mr1 —Mr \V. Kain’s ch g Royal Medal, aged, 11.6 (A. Gordon) 0 I—Mr \V. Kain’s ch g Northern', aged,

11 1 (G. Feilding) 5Mr J. Meehan’s b g Golden Grape, aged, 11.2 (W. Emmersoii) 6Mr A. S. El worthy’s b g Fritz, aged,

10.11 (W. Policing) 7Mr D. Marten’s b g The Gunner, aged, 10.5 (W. Coleman) ... 8— Mr M. O’Brien’s g g To Tua, aged,

9.8 (J. Boyd) 0 9—Mr W. Gordon’s b g Tommy, aged, 9.7 (P. Willis) , 0 Northern and Royal Medal were coupled on the machine. 'The field got well away, and Cardiff and To Tua showed the way to the sod wall, where Northern threw out. Golden Grape was in charge going to the post-and-rails. The Gunner lying second, and Cardiff and Koyal Medal next. Te Tua nearly came down at the poet-and-rails. Gdmg to the sod wall at the back, The Gunner and Golden Grape wore in charge, and then came Cardiff, Royal Medal, and Stone Ginger, all jumping well. Golden Grape led the Gunner as they ran to the brush fence, with Stone Ginger and Cardiff close up, and then came Royal Medal and The Brewer. Golden Grape showed the way over the post-and-rails and the water jump, and was first over the gorsc fence. Golden Grape was leading when he struck the second fence of the brush double and nearly, unseated his rider, who, however, made a brilliant recovery. This left Stone Ginger in charge from' Cardiff and The Gunner, and then came Royal Modal, The Brewer, and Black Sea. Stone. Ginger came down at the sod wall, and Cardiff wont on, well out in front from The Gunner and Fritz; then came Royal Medal and The Brewer. Fritz threw out at the post-and-rails, and Cardiff was well in the lead as he landed on the course proper. Royal Medal came to grief at the post-and-rails, and Black Sea ran into third place. Cardiff came on, and won by 15 lengths from The Brewer, who got up in the last few strides and cut Black f3ea out of eccond money. Then came The Gunner, To Tua, and Tommy. Time, 6min 42 l-sscc. 2 | TRADESMEN’S HANDICAP.

Of ZOCsovs; second 25sovs and third lOsovs. Six furlongs. 6Mr T. B. MTntyre’s br g Buller, by Caiirobert —Tugela, 4yrs, 7.3 (A. Lloyd) 1 I—Mr A W. Rutherford, jun.’s, b ,g Daytime, Syrs, 9.3 (F. E. Jones) 2 7Mr D. H. Roberts’s b g Slogan, 4yrs,

7.3 (R. Buddicombc) 3 2Mr K. Sutherland’s br h Clynelish, 4yrs, 10.3 (R. Berry) 0 3Mr J. W. Skinner’s b m Fender, 4yrs, 8.5 (J. Campbell) 0 s—Mr5 —Mr EL A. Knight’s br m Medley, 3yrs, 712 (J Beale) 0 4Mr T. H. White’s b in Afton Loch, 4yrs, 7.7 (A. H. Wilson) 0 8 — Mr H. G. Taylor’s br f Marsa, 3yrs, 6.11 (T. Mussen) 0 9 Mr H,. Friedlander’s ch g Cortes, 3yrs, 6.7 (A. M'Donald) 0 10— -Mr M. L. Spratt’s ch g Baritone, syrs, 7.11 (carried 181 b oa r er) (E. M'Coll) 0

The field got well away. Medley and Alton Loch showing the way along the back from Slogan and Daytime. Medley led Afton Loch by half a length going up the rise, the pair being well clear of Daytime and Slogan, and Buller bringing up the rear of a close : running field. Afton Loch was in charge before reaching the straight, but was joined by Daytime. Inside the distance Buller arrived on the scene, and won nicely by about a neck, with Slogan two lengths away third. Then came Afton Loch and Fender. Time, Imin 17 4-ssec. HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, Of ISCsovs; second 25sovs and third lOsovs. About two miles. 4 Mr T- A. Fahey’s ch g Prairie Fire, by Pilgrim’s Progress—Blaze, aged, 10.11 (Mr T., A. Fahey) 1 1 — Mr J. B. M‘Arthur’s g g Ghent, 6yrs, 11.2 (Mr J. M'Arthur) 2 7 Mr J. T. Wilson’s ch g Parramatta, aged, 11.3 (Mr J. Kirkwood) 3 3 —Mr T. J. Morrell’s blk g Tolstoi, aged, 11.13 (Mr L. A. Stewart) ... 0 5 Mr W. Kain’s g m Ironsand, aged, 11.5 (Mr W. Ledingham) 0 6 Mr C. H. Williamson’s b g Zingabce, aged, 11.0 (Mr A. Langford) 0 2 Mr S. Connolly’s b g Oratonu, 10.11 (Mr J. Mazo) 0 8— Mr F. J. Conn’s ch g Welhvood, 6yrs, 10.9 (Mr J. North) 0 What appeared to bo Ironsand and Prairie Fire led over the first fence, and the latter showed the way over the water jump. He was still in charge coming down the running, but was joined by Tolstoi, the latter taking charge crossing the brush double in front of the stand. Tolstoi led Prairie Fire to the post and rails, end then came Ghent and Zingabee. Wellwood and Oratonu came down at the sod wall. Jumping into the course proper, Tolstoi

and Prairie Fir© were well out from Ghent, but the leaders refused at the post and rails, and gave way to Ghent. Tney then jumped, but Tolstoi lost his rider, and Prairie Fire went on in pursuit of the grey. Zingabeo refused at the same obstacle. Prairie Fire caught Ghent at the last fence, and coming on won by a dozen lengths, with Parramatta nearly a furlong away third. Time, smin 13sec. WINTER WELTER HANDICAP,

Of 175sovs; second 25sovs and third 15sovs,

One mile.

1 — Mr J. E. Rogers’s br h Neuroma, by Do la Ray—Redstart, 4yrs, 8.8 (A. M'Kay) 1 6—Messrs F. A. and V. N. Price’s r g Giralda, syrs, 8.10 (J. Wallis) ... 2 2Mr G. Fulton’s b g Banian, 4yrs, 9.8 (J. Campbell) 3 6—Mr R. M. Paterson’s b m Pride o’

Clutha, 10.2 (J. Olsen) s—Mr H. G. Tavlor’s b in Multuin in

Parvo, syrs, 9.9 (F. E. Jones) ... 0 7 Mr K-. Robb’s b g Sartomart, 4yrs, 9.5 (A. H. Wilson) 0 s—Mr J. Graham’s ch g Wild Pilgrim, aged, 9.5 (W. Robinson) 0 4—Mi H. Whitney’s b g Mount Victoria, 6yrs (J. RaeJ 0 9 Mr J. A. Sligo’s b m Leading Ladv, syrs, 8.9 (J. M'Combe) ... 0 11— Mr P. Donnellan’s b g Merton. syrs, 8.9 (J. Board) ... ... 0 10— Mr R. Hanrahan’s blk h Waipunui, aged, 8.3 (H. Donovan) 0 13 —Mr D. A. Fitzgerald’s ch g Glenfern. aged, 8.0 (E. M'Coll) 0 8— Mr J. Snooks’s b g Glenowl. svrs. 8.0 - (J. Beale) 0 12 — Mr J. Hymcr’s b g King Torrent, aged, 8.6 (R. Buddicombc) 0 Banian and Mult tun in Parvo were the first to show out, but Mount Victoria was in charge before reaching the turn into the back stretch, where Neuroma ran into second place. Going along the hack Mount Victoria had Neuroma on his quarters. Glenowl and Pride o’ Clutha being their cUsest attendants, while Leading Lady, G'enffvn and Girdda brought up the rear. Once in line for home Neuroma drew out and beat Giralda. who came with a late run. by two lengths, the latter just cutting Banian out of second money. Then came Sartomart. Multum in Parvo, and Mount Victoria. Time, Imin 45see. Second Day.—Saturday, June 5. The concluding day or the Dunedin winter mcet.ng was got off in fine weather, and a large attendance again mustered on the course. Most of the money ip the Fairfield Hurdles came for Caher Davon and Kirn. The last named and Lord Frederick soon drew away from the others. Lord Frederick ran down three fences, and at the last jump lost three or four lengths, when, going over it with Kim. From that out Kim went on and won comfortably by about three lengths from Lord Frederick, who was straigntened up, and in a punishing finish beat Caher Davon by half a lengtn for second money, Steperina, about throe lengths off, next. Hornbeam and Red Shield made the early running in the Silverctroam Handicap, but both laded out at the business end. Lion took charge at the distance, and going on, won by two lengths from Cortes, who beat Micky Free halt a length. The last-named made up a lot of ground to get to a place. Giralda began from the extreme outside of tiie field, ran up to the leaders in the early part, but dropped back before reaching the straight. He came on again to get fourth, and then came Roumania and Art. A well backed chance in Spanish Princess failed to get near the money. The field got well away in the Provincial, but Fender, wide on the outside, was slow to move. Daytime, on the rails, and Ogicv were in charge running into the back stretch, and a furlong further on Palisade, Golden King, Multum in Parvo, and John Barleycorn ‘were handy to the leaders. Turning for home John Barleycorn ran into second place, and before reaching the straight had drawn out from All Ready and Golden King. John Barleycorn had Daytime beaten at the distance, but hero All Ready put in his claim, and wearing down the top-weight, beat him three parts of a length. Slogan came with a fast run from the back, and was rapidly making up ground, but John Barleycorn lasted long enough to beat him by about a short half length. Daytime was a fair fourth, and then came Golden King and Multum in Parvo. Palisade faded right out, and Spccialform ran another poor race. Slogan would in all probability have won if he had been better placed' at the home turn. As it was he finished much faster than the first two. John Barleycorn ran an excellent race, but in settling Daytime with his run into the straight practically settled himself. The field jumped well in the Wingatui Steeplechase until reaching the" sod wall, which put Cardiff and Golden Grape out of court. This left The Jew with a good lead, and going along the back and towards the water jump the grey was still in charge, with Royal Medal in close attendance. At the last fence Black Sea, Fritz, and The Brewer joined the loaders. A good finish saw Black Sea stay on best and beat Fritz by a short length. The Brewer a similar distance away third. The Jew tired, and finished about 10 lengths away fourth, and Royal Medal next. Stroller, The Gunner, and Tommy finished a long way back. Sister Radius and Alton Loch were the smartest out in the Wairongoa, and Svcaborg swung back at the rise of the barrier. The two first-named were followed by Moonglow and Medley, but the former failed to hold his place. Sister Radius dropped back at the far turn, and Medley joined Afton Loch in the lead. Buller moved up third at the home turn, and wearing down Afton Loch, boat her a head on the post. Cortes finished close up third, and then came Medley and Sister Radius. Prairie Fire set the pace throughout in the Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase. Zingabeo missed at the stand double. Oratonu threw out,when with him at the post and rails. Ghent came down at the second sod wall, and going along the back Prairie F : r« had North-re ip Hosattendance, with Tolstoi and Golden Dawn lying handy. The onnrtette w"ro well out from the others. Northern threw out at the last fence. In the run home Prairie Fire won by eight lengths from Golden Dawn, who wore down Tolstoi and boat him by over a length for second money. None of the others were in the hunt. A good meeting was brought to n conclusion with The Cornet winning the Invermay Welter in good style. Ho ran past Sartomart. who led into the straight and in a good finish for second United S-ryfce boat Neuroma a head. Chrysotis, who was last three furlongs from home, enmn or to got fourth Vocation lost rider i>n < v, r -> reaching the' straight. Throughout the meeting Mr Wood had hia field well in

lino at the rise of the barrier, and fiis starting was uniformly very good. The totabsator investments- for the day amounted to £24.655, as against £16,194 for the second day last year—an increase of £8461, making the total for the meeting £49.316, as compared with £34,042 for the 1914 winter meeting—an increase of £15,274. Following are the results:— FAIRFIELD HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 175sovs; second 25sovs and third 15sovs.

One mile and a-half. 2—Mr W. H. L. Christie’s b o- Kim, by Sir Dove—Grand Rain, syrs, 11.9 (W. Fcildin?) 1 4—Mr W. Binella’s b g Lord Frederick, 9.12 (F. Ellis) 2 I—Mr W. PI. Overton’s eh g Caher Davon, 6yrs, 10.11 (A. Wormald) ... 3

5 Mr A. P. Gawn’s b g Commotion, 6yrs, 12.6 (D. Coleman) 0 6 Mr F. Si. Rutherford’s b g Cast Iron, aged, 11.9 (J. Redmond) 0 3 —Mr G. Carter’s eh g Steperina, 6yrs, 9.11 (L. 0 8 — Mr J. L. Christie’s b g Simon Pure, aged, 9.7 (G. Feildmg) 0 7 Mr H. Whitney’s b g Cyra, Syrs, 9.0 * (L, Watson) 0 Cyra was the first to show out, but Kim had taken charge at the stand hurdle from Cyra, Steperina. and Caher Davon. Cyra joined Kirn at the fence at the mile post, with Lord Frederick end Caher Davon close up- Going to the six-furlong post Lord Frederick and Kim wore together, a couple of lengths in front of Cyra and Caher Davon, Simon Pure bringing up the rear. Kim jumped away from Lord Frederick at the four-furlong post, and this pair went up the rise four lengths clear of Caher Davon. Commotion n similar distance away, next. Lord Frederick ran down the last fence, and lost three or four lengths. Kim went on and won bv three lengths from Lord Frederick, who just beat Caher Davon bv half a length. Then came Steperina and Cast Iron. Time, 2min 53 2-ssec. SILVERSTEEAM HANDICAP. Of 150sovs; second 20sovs and third lOsovs. Seven furlongs. 3 Mr J. L. Christie’s oh h Lion, by Bczonian—Zemlia, Syrs, 8.8 (J. Campbell) I 7 Mr H. Friedlandcr’s oh g Cortes. Syrs. 8.8 (W. Easton) _ 2 6 -Mr J. Flaneur’s b g Micky Free. 4yrs, 7.9 (A. Lloyd) 3 5 Mr A. W. Rutherford’s (jun.) b g Encore, syrs, 10 6 (F. F. Jones) ... 0 4 Mr W. J. Gomg’s hr g Sir Hamilton, aged, 8.10 (H. Donovan) ... 0 2—Mr J. MTntyre’s b m Spanish Princess, syrs, 8.10 (A. MTCay) 0 1— Messrs Deegsn and Stevens’s r g Giralda. Syrs. 8 9 IJ. Olsen) 0 9 Mr 0. White’s b f Hornbeam, Svi-tg 8.0 (J. Beale) 0 11 — Mr H. Whitn'-v’s b c Roumania, Syrs, 7.9 (J. Rue) 0 8— Mr G. Fulton’s b g Art. Syrs. 7,7 (R. Manson) 0 15 —Mr J. D. Wimrham’a b h Glcnongly, 4vrs, 7.7 (J. Beard) 0 10 — Messrs T. and -T. S. Price’s br g Fable, aged, 7.7 (A. PI. Wilson! ... 0 14 —Mr A. Hill’s blk g Fireeod. 3vs. 7.7 (R. Reid) 0 12 — Mr J. Buckley’s eh f Red Shield, Svrs. 7.7 (R. B-icdicombo' 0 12—Mr D. R. Jones’s ch m Aerogram, 4yrs. 7.7 (W. Robinson) 0 The field cot awav to a good start. Red Shield an Micky Free wore the first to break the line, with Aerogram in close attendance. Red Slhicld and Hornbeam led Giralda by two lengths past the five-fur-long post, and Lion ran into third place at the far turn, and Cortes moved up into fourth place. Red Shield was in charge turning into the steVght. but was joined bv Cortes, and Micky Free also made a forward move. Lion ran <o the front at the ton of the straight, and, keeping clear, won by nearly two lengths from Cortes, Micky Free, half a 1-ngtb away, third. Then came Giralda, Roumania., and Art. Time, Inrun 32sec. PRO VINCI A L HANDICAP. Of SOOsovs; second 30sovs, and third 20fovs, One mile. 2 Mr J. Buckley’s br g All Ready, by All Red I —Arenia, 3yrs, 7.10 (E. M'Coll) 1 5 Mr W. Gardiner, jun.’s, b g John Barleycorn, 4yrs, 9.6 (J. Campbell) 2 I— Mr D. 11. Roberts’s b g Slogan, 4yrs, 7.9 (A. H. Wilson) 3 8— Mr A. W. Rutherford, jun.’s, b g Daytime, 3yrs, 8.13 (F. 13. Jones) ... 0 3 Mr L. C. Hazlett’s b h Palisade. Syrs, 8,12, (J. Olsen) ... 0 4 Mr J. Graham’s b g Golden King, syrs, 8.10 (W. Robinson) ... 0 7 Mr' C. J. Heywood’s ch m He-sione, aged,, 8.9 (J. Beale) _ - 0 10 —Mr J. PI. Prosser’s b m iSpecialform, Syrs, 8.5 (PI. Donovan) 0 9 Mr W. Crossan’s b h Ogier, 4vrs, 8.2 (R. Buddicombe) 0 6 Mr J. W. Skinner’s b m Fonder, 4yrs, 8.1 (A. Lloyd) 0 ll Mr H. G. Taylor’s b ra Multum in Parvo, Syrs, 7.7 (R. Manson) 0 12 —Mr R. Hanrahan’s blk h Waipunui, aged, 6.7 (R. Rocd) 0 Fender was slow to move, and Daytime, Ogior, and Golden King were the smartest to begin. Entering the bark stretch, Daytime and Ogier were leading Multum m Parvo and John Barleycorn, and Palisade went, up to the leaders at the five furlong post," where Slogan was bringing up tho rear. Daytime led Ogier, John Barleycorn, and Palisade round th" far turn, then camo Multum in Parvo and Golden King, John Barleycorn moved into second place before reaching the straight. Once in line for borne. Daytime and John Barleycorn drew out. three lengths from Golden King and All Ready. Inside tho distance All Ready came with a good run. and, overhauling the leaders, won by-three parts of a length from John Barleycorn, who beat Slogan bv half a length. Then came Daytime, Golden King, and Multum in Parvo. Time, train 43 3-sseo. WINGATUI STEEPLECHASE. Of SOOsovs; second SOsovs, and third 2Esors. About two miles one furlong and a-half. 1 — Mr W. Lcdingham's h m Black Sea, by Black and Red —Seaward mare, aged, • 10.11 (G. Feilding) 1 7 Mr A. iS. Elwovthy’s b g Fritz, aged, 10.9 (W. Feilding) 2 3 Mr J, Smith’s h g Tho Brewer, aged, 10.9 (F. Ellis) " 3 6- W. Kain's ch g Royal Modal. aged, 11.9 (A. Gordon) ... ... 0 2 Mr J. Moochnn’s H g Golden Grape, aged, 11.9 (W; Emmerson) C 4 Mr PT. Jotta’s ch g Cardiff, aged. 11.9 (L. Hegarty) 0 9—-Mr W. PI. Norton’s b g Stroller, aged, 10.12 fD. M‘Kav) 0 9—Mr D Motion’s b g Tho Gunner, aged, 10.5 (V, Coleman) 0

s—Mr W. Keith’s g g The Jew, aged

9.11 (A. Langford) 10—Mr W. Gordon's b g Tommy, aged

9.7 (P. Wallis) 0 Golden Grape showed the way over the first fence from Cardiff, Tommy, and The Jew. Approaching the Water jumm ihe Jew was showing out from Grape, Stroller K ing third from Cardiff and lonirm. At the gorse fence The Jew and Golden Grape wore e : ght lengths or 10 lengths m front of Stroller and Cardiff. The fioid got well over the stand double, and going to the sod wail The Jew and Golden Grape were eight lengths in front of Cardiff, ho was six lengths in front_ of Stroller, 1 ntz. and the Gunner bringing up the roar. Cardiff and Golden Grape threw out at the sod wall, and going to the post-and-rails The Jew was a dozen lengths in front of Stroller. Then came Black Pea, Royal Medal. Fritz, and The Brewer, Tommy and The Gunner bringmg m> the rear. Approaching the double. Black Sea ran into second place, and Royal Medal a.lso moved up. The Jew was in charge going to the post-nnd-rnds. at the four fur long post, v.itii Royal Medal and Black Sea close up. In n fighting finish home Black Sea wore down Fritz, ccnrng on the s"eno at the bottom of tlm straight, and beating Ifm « length. The Brewer a length away. thud. Tnen came The Jew and Royal Medal. Time. 5m in 6 3-seec. WAIRONGOA HANDICAP. Of 175sovs; second 25sovs and third lssovs Six furlongs. 2 Mr T. B. MTntyre’s hr g Buller, by Canrobert—Tugola, 4yrs, 8.3 (A. M‘Kay) 1 5 Mr T. White’s b ra Afton Loch, 4yra, 7.7 (A. H. Wilson) 2 9 Mr H. Fricdlander’s ch g Cortes, 3yrs 6.7 (T. Mussen) 3 3 Mr R. Sutherland’s hr h Clynelish, 4vrs. 10.2 (E. Griffin) 0 4 Mr L. C. Hazlett’s hr m Sister Radius, syrs, 7.15 (J. Olsen) ... ... C 8 — Mr H. A. Knight’s br m Medley, 3yrs, 7.10 (W. “Robmson) 0 I—Mr1 —Mr C. Christie’s br g Moor,glow, 4yrs, 7.5 (R. Manson) 0 7 —Mr H. Whitnev’s b g Mount, Victoria, 6vrs. 7.2 (R. Budd combe) ... 0 10— Mr J. IT Hart’s b g Sveaborg, syrs, 6.84 (inc. Hlb over) (A. Griffin) ... 0 6 Mr H. Robb’s b g Sartomart, 4yrs, 6.84 {inc. -141 b over) (A. Lloyd) ... 0 Sveaborg was left, and Afton Loch, Sister Radius, and,- Moonglow wore* smartest to begin, but the latter dropped back again, and Medley ran into third -place. Afton Loch led Sister Radius round the far t * i. Medley half a length away third. S.ster Radius dropped back before reaching the straight, and Medley moved up to Alton Loch, and Bailor ran into third place. Afton Loch landed inthe straight with Medley close up. but inside the distance Buller put in his claim, and caught Afton Loch in the last stride, and beat her by a head, Cortes half a length away. Then came Medley. Time, Imin 17seo. HACK AND HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, Of 130sovs; second 25sovs and third lOsovs. About two miles. 1 — Mr T, A. Fahey’s ch g Prairie Fire, by Pilgrim’s Progress—Blaze, aged, 11.4 (Mr T. A. Fahey) 1 7 Mr J. Meechan’s br g Golden Dawn, 6yrs, 9.13 (W. Emmcrson) 2 2 Mr T. J. Morrell’s blk g Tolstoi, aged, 11.4 (G. Fielding) 3 6—Mr W. Kain’s ch g Northern, aged, 12.9 {A. Gordon) ... 0 9 Mr W. Gordon’s b g Tommy, aged, 10.9 (F. Willis) 0 5 Mr J. B. Mk'irthur’s g g Ghent, syrs, 10.3 (Mr M'Arthur) 0 3 Mr S. Connelly’s b g Oratanu, syrs, 10.3 (L. Hcgarty) ... ..: 0 8 — Mr G. H. Williamson’s b g aged, 9.15 (Mr A. Langford) 0 4 Mr W. Crowe’s b g Denial, aged, 9.7 * (H. Coker) 0 Prairie Fire and Oratanu led over the first fence, and then Prairie Fire went on in the lead, Tolstoi lying third. Prairie Fire led Tolstoi over the stand double-, where Zingabce ran off. Prairie Fire led over the sod wall from Oratanu, Tolstoi, and Golden Dawn, and showed the way to the post and rails, where Northern had moved up, and was lying second when the_ obstacle was negotiated, Ghent fell at this jump. Going to the double at the back of the course. Prairie Fire had Northern on his quarters, Golden Dawn six lengths away, and then came Tolstoi. Prairie Fire maintained his position, and was first over the gorse fence, where Northern and Denial fell. In a good race home Prairie Fire won by eight lengths, and Go'don Dawn came with a good run and beat Tolstoi for second money. Time, 4min 52sec. INVERMAY WELTER, Of 175sovs; second 25sovs and third 15sovs. One mile. 5 Mr D. H. Roberts’s br g jl’he Cornet, by Handsome Jack—Orchestra, aged, 8.11 (A. Wormwald) 1 4 Mr A. B. Armour’s b g United Service, 9.9 (A. H. Wilson) 2 2—Mr J. E. Rogers’s br h Neuroma, 4yrs, 9.8 (A. M‘Kay) 3 8— Mr W. Crossan’s b h Ogier, 4yrs, 10.1 (J. M‘Combe) 0 5 Mr R. M. Paterson’s b m Pride o’ Clutha, syrs, 9.11 (J. Olsen) 0 I—Mr1 —Mr M. M. Aynsley’s ch m Chrysotis, syrs, 9.5 (F. E. Jones) 0 6 Mr H. Robb’s b g Sartomart, 4yrs, 9.0 {J. Beale) 0 7 Mr W. T. Hazlott’s br h Vocation, syrs, 9.0 (J. Pankhurst) 0 10— Mr R. Hanrahan’s blk h Waipunui, aged, 7.10 (E. M‘Ooll) 0 9 Mr J. Snooks’s b g Glcnowl, syrs, 7.7 (A. Llovd) 0 11— Messrs T. and J. S. Price’s br g Fable, aged, 7.7 (E. Reed) 0 The field got away to a good start, and Ogier and Pride o’ Clutha were showing the way into the back stretch. Sartomart was in charge from Ogier going along the back, then came Glcnowl, Pride o’ Clutha, and United Service, Chrysotis bringing up the rear. The Cornet improved his position going up the rise, and in the run to the post won by a couple of lengths from United Service, who heat Neuroma a head for second place. Time, Imin 46scc. OWNERS’ WINNINGS. Following is the list of winning owners: - H Jotta £4OO, J. Graham £335, T. B. MTntyre £3OO, J. Buckley £295, W. Ledingham £250, T. A. Fahey, £l9O, D. 11. Roberts £165. W. H. L. Cfiristio £155, J. E. Rogers £l5O, A. P. Gawne £l4O, A. W. Rutherford, jun., £l3O. J. L. Christie £llO. James Smith £IOO. W. 11. Overton £55. F. A. and V. W. Price £SO, A. S. Elworthy £SO, H. Friedlander £35, W. Gardiner, tun. £3O, J. D. M'Arthur £25, W. Bonella £2s* T. H. White £25, J. Meochan £25, A. B. Armour £26, C. J. Heywood £2O, G.

Fulton £ls, J. T. Wilson £lO, J. Flaneur £lO, T. J. Morrell £lO.

AUCKLAND WINTER MEETING First Dav.—Thursday, June 3.

The Auckland winter meeting was open'd to-day in perfect weather, but the track was heavy and holding. There was a very largo attendance, and the total; set or handled £40,810 10s, as against £35,482 10s for the opening day last year. Results ;

M A IDE N ST E EPLECH AS E. Of 200sovs. About two miles and a-half 3Mr Cokerton’s b m Ngatoa, by Ngatatoa —Lc.olantis, aged, 10.3 (A. Julian) 1 2—Mr Mumby’s SanciA’ Paul, 11.5 (M’Donald) 2 4Mr A intree’s Lady Sabretache, 9.12 (E. Ray) 3

Also started: 1 General Webb 10.7. 5 Dogger Bank 9.10, 10 Nimblofoot 9.7, 6 Sanigo 9.9, 7 Iriwadi 8.8, 9 Pahcre 9.7, 8 Wakanui 9.7,

Sandy Paul and Dogger Bank wore the most conspicuous cn reaching the hill the first t me, but Dogger Bank singled himself out coming down the hill, and was leading Ngatoa and Lady Sabretache over the double and the water jump. Going up the hill the second time Ngatoa was going the best, and he led into the irorn Sandy Paul and Lady Sabretache. Ngatoa won easily by five lengths, while in a punishing flu sh for second honours Sandy Paul defeated Lady Sabretache by a neck. General Webb and Paiiere fell at the stone and sod wall respectively in the first round. Time, smin Igsec. JERVOI3 HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. Seven furlongs. 4—Mr B. Goldwater’s eh g Loloma, by Monoform —Seabird, 4yrs, 9.1 (Brown) 1 11 —Mr Lusti’s Salvia, 9.12 (Oliver) ... 2 7—Mr Williamson's Coleraine, 8.6 (M‘Flynn) 3

Also started: 9 King Chiara 10.5, 3 Niccmar 10.3, 5 Kauri King 10.3, 2 Don Castor 9.8, Combustion 9.5, 8 Gallupin 8.11, 12 Kaween 8.19, 1 Hinia 8.6, 18 Glucian 8.4-, 16 Gluetanua 8.2, 19 Opposition 8.2, 10 Stopinpaul 8.1, 14 Hopye 8.3, 16 Ulster 8.0, 17 Brookfield 8.0, 21 Parsimony 8.0, 13 Toki 8.0, 18 Lady Lobelia '■B.o, 13 Fionula 8.0, 20 Krishna 80, 20 Blue Rose carried 8.2, 15 Crescendo 8.0, 15 Lady Gwendoline 8.0.

Krishna and Blue Rose and also Crescendo and Lady Gwendoline were bracketed. After some delay at the post by the fractiousness of Fionula and other's, the field was despatched in two lines, there being no room to accommodate all the starters. Don Castor and Coleraine were the immediate leaders in front of Loloma, but after three furlongs had been covered Loloma joined Coleraine, and the pair turned for home together. Inside the half-d stance Salvia came fast on the rails, and got within two lengths and a-half of Loloma. Coleraine was a length behind Salvia. Time, Imin 33soc. MAIDEN HURDLES, Of,2COsovs. One mile and three-quarters. I—Mr1 —Mr Buckland’s eh g Monathol, by Monoform—Lady Athol, 6vrs, 10.3 \K Eac) 1 3—Mesdamos Foss and Steuart’s Soultikolf, 9.7 (Rowe) 2 s—Hon.5 —Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Vascular, 9.0 (Adams) 3

Also started: 8 Blue Garment 9.13, 7 Golden Glow 9.11, 10 Valentine 9.10, 2 Harbour Light 9.8, 4 Monorail 9.6, 6 Master Regel 9.4, II Kaimanuka 8.2, 12 Ovation 9.1, 13 Luperin 9.0, 9 Dandy Breeze 9.0. Luperin was the early leader, but was soon displaced by Dandy Breeze, Avho ran off. Going along the back Harbour Light was amongst the leaders, but fell at the third last fence. Monathol was in front over the last half mile, being joined by Soultikoff at the turn. However, the latter made a bad jump at the Last fence, and Monathol won by a length, with Vascular five lengths further off. Golden Glow, Luperin, Valentine, and Master Regal were the only others to finish, the rest falling at different stages. Time, 3min 50sec. • GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE RACE, Of I2sosovs. Two miles and a-half. 4—Mr W. J. Ralph's b g El Gallo, by Spalpeen—Lobelia, syrs, 9.0

(Scott) 1 s—Mr Morahan’s Tragedy King, 10.13 “ (Julian) 2 7 —Hon. J. D. Ormcnd’s Morecambe, 10.8 {.A. Adams) 3

Also started: Admiral Soult 12.7, Hereford 11.5. Bla/ek Nanthem 10.13, Royal Arms 10.3, Corrie 10.7, Styrax 10.6, Immensity 10.6, Pip 9.5, Jolio Fillo 9.3, Glcnorchy 9.1, Tararu Jack 9.0, Queen’s Post 9.0. From a good start Tararu Jack and Joke Fillo were the leaders past the stand and into the back stretch, where Queen’s Post took up the -running. El Gallo and Corrie were amongst the bunch just behind the leaders. Going out in the last circuit El Gallo was racing nicely in fifth position, hut was second to Morecambe half a mile from homo, with Tragedy King handy. El Gallo cleared the last fence safely, and won by three lengths from Tragedy King, Avho was a length ahead of Morecambe. Styrax and Gienorchy fell. Time, 4min 57sec.

CORNWALL HANDICAP, Of 650sovs. One mile and a s quarter. I—Messrs1 —Messrs Collis and Casey’s br g Colonel Soult, by Soult —Lady Winnie, syrs, 9.13 (C. JJrown) ... 1 6—Mr Rao’s Self, 8.4 (Kennedy) 2 B—Mr8 —Mr Hannon’s Tinopai, 9.1 (Brady) ... 3 Also started: 10 Ladoga 11.2, 3 Emperador 10.6, 5 Haskayiie 10.2, . 9 Waimangu 8.13, 9 Tangiwai 8.1, 2 Prince Soult 8.10, 11 Campoador 8.5, 6 Castalia 8.5, 4 Gold Fran 8.1, 7 Heather Mixture 8.0. Waimangu and Tangiwai wore bracketed, and Cast,alia was bracketed with Self. After some delay, caused 1 by the fractious habits of Prince Boult, the field was sent away in a good lino. Colonel Soult, Oampeador, and Self being the leading division round the first turn. Colonel Soult had Gold Fran as his nearest attendant four furlongs from home, but at the entrance to the straight several challenged. Self and Tinopai making determined efforts. In the run home Colonel Soult won by a length and a-qcarter from Self, who was three-quarters of a length ahead of Tinooai. Time, 2min 16 3-ssec.

HUNT CLUB HURDLES, Of 200sovs. Two miles. Mr J. J. Preston’s b g Takanini, by Pukaki —Paulino, 6yrs, 10.4

(Tilsley) 1

Mr Wilson’s Waimai, 10.0

Mr Rayne’s Advancer, 10.7 (Julian) ...- 3 Also started: 9 Fireaway 10.10, 8 Transfer 10.6, 4 Master Leslie 10.6, 7 Black Bobs 10.0, 3 Tarero 10.0, 10 Captain Lock 10.0, 11 Inspector 10.0, 6 Heather Boy 10.0. Black Bobs and Tarero were out in front passing the stand and round the back, but

half a mile from homo Waimai took up the running, and was being loudly proclaimed, when Takanini came up. After a struggle up the straight Takanini won by a neck, w th Wa ru; eight I ngths ahead of Advancer. Time, 4min 6 3-ssee. MEMBE .R S ’ 11A N DIC AP, Of 35050 v». Five .furlongs. s—Mr F. W. Arnold's eh m Tact, by Obligado—Tito, syrs, 8.13 (MkMillan) 1 I— Mr George's Glcnroy, 9.7 (A. Oliver) 2 ll Mr Hartley’s Lady Middleton, 7.7« (Brady) 3 Also started: 12 Tattcrloy 10.13, 2 Bimeter 10.5, 4 Tyson 9.6. 18 Avon Park 9.4, 7 Goldfiro 9.3, 13 Kaniki 8.9, 15 Worcester 8.5, 5 Try Fluke 8.4, 20 Genevieve 8.0, 9 Potoa 10.7, 8 Toreador 9.8, 10 Hyettus 9.5, 3 Bluostone 9.3, 16 Zion 8.5, 14 Tripoli, 8.5, 17 Maui Nina 8.2, 19 Chime 8.0. There was some delay at the post, but when the horses were sent away Tyson scon got to the front, and led round the horns turn, with Tattrrley handy. A gieat race home ended in Tact getting the verdict by two lengths and a-half, with Lady Middleton a length and a-half awav. Time, Imin 4 3-ssac. • Second Day. —Saturday. June 5. The Auckland Racing Club’s winter meeting was continued to-day in perfect weather, the track being drier than on the opening day. The sum of £44,257 passed through the totalizator, as compared with £44,972 on the corresponding day last year. The winner in the Great Northern Steeplechase received a great reception, but was fortunate to win, as Morccambe, when ho almost fell at the Old W atcr, nearly broke down. The results were as follow : ORAKEI HURDLE RACE, Of 200sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 3Mr N. Brown’s Harbour Light, syrs, by Sylvia Park —Ran Ran, 9.7 (Traill) 1 1— Mr Awridgson’s Tararu Jack, syrs, 9.0 (Julian) 2 2 Mcsdarncs Foss and Stewart’s Soultikoff, syrs, 9.13 (Howe) 3 Also started : 5 Monorail 9.6, 4 Vascular 9.1, 6 Ovation 9.0, 7 Lupcrin 9.0. Monorail and Lupcrin were early leaders, but after a mile Harbour Liarht and Tararu Jack had assumed command, and in that order they raced into the turn for home, with (Soultikofl coming fast-. Harbour Light led over the last obstacle, and eventually won nicely by three lengths, Soult’koff, a length further back, being third, and Monorail fourth. Ovation fell at the second fence. Time, 3min 27 3-seec. 5 RANFURLY WELTER, Of 200sovs. One mile. Mr B. Goldwater’s Loloma, 10.13 (C. Brown) 1 Mr F. Dye’s iStopinpaui, 9.0 (Chaplin) ... 2 Mr P. Matu’s Told, 9.0 (Trioklebank) ... 3 Also started: 7 Kauri King 11.0, 7 Cpmbu&tion 10.2, 6 Hadj 9.5, 5 Hirna 9.3, 18 Hemisphere 9.1, 16 Ulster 9.0, 17 Matakana 9.0, lo Finoulla 9.0, 1 Gold Fran 10.4, 8 Kawoen 9.7, 10 Goldmount 9.5, 11 Glucian 9.5; 12 Gluetanus 9.0, 13 Brookfield 9.0, 14 Lady Lobelia 9.0, 0 Marconi 9.0. When the field had gone half a furlong Hima rushed through on the rails', to the front, and had Combustion as his nearest attendant. Running down the back, with Loloma handy, at the three furlong post he later drew out, and came round the home turn with a good lead, maintaining a fivelengths’ advantage past the deciding line, with Stcpnipaul second, four lengths ahead of Toki, who was third. Finoulla was fourth. Time, Imin 47ecc. REMLERA HURDLE RACE, Of 400sovs. Two miles, 4 -Mr Jervis George’s br g Royal Arms, by Royal Artillery—Barley Bree, aged, 10.9 (M’Flynn) 1 1— Mr D. P. Moraghan’s b g Tragedy Ring, by Soult —Romola, syrs, 11.4 (J Lilian) 2 3 Messrs Tooman and M'Hugh’s br g Admiral Sonlt, aged, 11.4 (Flynn) ... 3 Also started: 2 Immensity 9.3, 5 Jolie Fillo 9.0, 6 Master Regel 9.0. Royal Arms was early in the lead, and passed the stand full of running, but going down the back Tragedy King decreased the space between himself and the leader, and three furlongs from homo ranged up within •a length. Over the last fence the pair jumped almost on terms, and a good race home ended in Royal Arms winning by three-quarters of u length, with Admiral Soult third, 15 lengths behind. Jolio Fillo was fourth. Time, 3min 54 2-ssc-c. GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE, Of 1250sovs. Three miles and a-half. 2Mr W. J. Ralph’s b g El Gallo, by Spalpeen—Lobelia, syrs, 9.7 (Scott) 1 I—The Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b h Morecambe, by Birkenhead—Film, 10.6 (Adams) 2 4Mr W. J. Wood’s ch g Golden Glow, by Saracen —Jeanette, 10.11 (Andorton) 3 Also started: 7 Bercola 11.10, 5 Jackman 11.9, 9 Black Northern 10.8, 8 Sandy Paul 10.3, 6 Cloudy Dawn 9.11, 10 Waterworks 9.10. 11 Sportsman 9.8, 3 Ngatoa 9.7, 12 Nimhlefoot 9.7. ,Waterworks and Sandy Paul were the early loaders, but past the stand Morecambe and Ngatca wore handy. Once he entered the back stretch Morccambe had command, and he raced np the hill well in advance. He had a good load over the water jump, entering on the last circuit, at which obstacle Mr Ormond’s candidate almost came down. Adams, however, made a great recovery, and continued in advance up the hill, while El Gallo was seen coming from the back. When the straight was reached Morecambe still had the lead, but El Gallo finished woll.J and headed Morccambe, after a great battle, 50 yards from the post, eventually winning by three-quarters of a length, with Golden Glow a moderate third. Jackman, Cloudv Dawn, and Sandy Paul finished in order." Bcrcola and Ngatoa were pulled up, and the others did not complete the course. Time, Srain lOsec. PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP, Of 550sovs. Seven furlongs. B—The8 —The Hon. J. I). Ormon’s eh c Hyettus, by Hymettus—Asiatic, 9.13 (Adams) 1 4 Mr R. Hannon’s br m Tinopai, by Stepniate—Mignon, 10.3 (Brady) ... 2 5Mr Jervis George’s b g Crown Pearl, bv Coronet —St. Ada, 11.3 (A. Oliver) 3 Also started: 20 Tattcrloy 11.4, 2 Potoa 10.13, 12 Lady Middleton 10.4, 10 Prince Soult 9.10, 19 Goldfire 9.9, 15 King Chi am 9.5, 14 Castalia 9.2, 21 Worcester 9.1, 9 Tripoli 9.0, 1 Empcrador 11.4, 11 Tact 10.6, 3 Bluestono 9.10, 6 Red Book 9.10, 16 Munster 9.8, 13 Kaniki 9.3, 17 Campeador 9.2, 18 Tangiwai 9.0, 7 Try Fluke 9.0. After some delay the field went off in good line. Crown Pearl, and then Lady Middleton, showed out in front for the first throe furlongs, when Hyettus joined in, and came

round the home turn in front. Several challenged in the run up the •straight, but Hyettus eventually won by two lengths and a-half from Tmopai. who was soma distance ahead of Crown Pearl, with Castalia fourth. Time, Imin 34soc. JUMPERS’ ELAT RACE, Of 150sovs. One mile and a-half. Mr N. Brown’s ch g Harbour Light, by Sylvia Park—Kan Ran, 9.2 (M ‘Flynn) 1 Messrs Richmond and Stmthors’s br g Hereford by .Fontanoy Melinite, ' 10.3 (Deciey) 2 Mr Hicks’s ch g Sty rax, by Patron us Convolnlus, 10.8 (Traill) 5

Also started: 2 Spalfish 10 7, 6 Immensity 9.9, 4 Blue Garments 9.2, 7 Ballygowan 9.0. Blue Garments and Spalfish were early loaders, that pair carrying on the running past the stand and round the back, whan Harbour Light appeared on the scene, while Hereford was handy. When the turn for home was reached Harbour L : ght came through, and Hereford improved his position. A great race home ended in a victory for Harbour Light by a neck, with Styrax third 10 lengths away, ami Blue Garments fourth. Time, 2miu 42 3-ssec.

CARBINE PLATE, Of 200sovs, for gentlemen riders. One mile. Mr B. Goldwater's ch m Loloma, by Mouoform—Seabird, 4yrs, 11.0 (Allison) 1 Mr W. Robinson’s ch g Nicomar, 11.0 (M’Dougail) -2 Mr E. J. L. Rae's b m Self, 11.0 (Bcatsou) 3 Also started: 4 Coleraine, 11 Dandy Breeze, 6 Gall up in, 9 Hima, 12 Kaihanuka, 14 Miss Avalanche, 16 Ulster, 7 Don Castor, 13 Devastation, 5 Heather Mixture, 8 Hopye, 15 Lonemcor, 10 Takini. Self and Lolomi were the first to single themselves out, the pair carrying on most of the running until throe furlongs from home. Then Loloma went out and led until the distance, where Nicomar challenged. A great finish ended in Loloma winning by a neck, with Self two lengths further off third. Lonernoor was fourth. Time, Imin 42see. Third Day—Monday, June 7. The Auckland Racing Club’s winter meeting was concluded to-day in dry but dull weather. There was a large crowd present. The totalisator registered £43,003 lor the day, as against £41,372 last year, making £128,070 tor the meeting, as against £122,837 last year. Results; HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE, Of 200sovs. About three miles. 5Mr A. Kayne’s Advancer, 10.12 (Julian) 1 6Mr Harris’s Fireaway, 11.7 (Flynn) 2 4 —Mr Cameron’s Tarero, 10.7 (Andrews) 5 Also started: 5 Master Leslie 10.13, 1 Waimai 10.7, 8 Captain Lock 10.7, 2 Husin 10.7, 7 Heather Boy 10.7. Heather Boy, Advancer, and Waimai were first over the sod wall and water jump, but going round the back Advancer was going along easily in front. Though Fireaway and Heather Boy led alternately up the hill the first time, there was not much change until the hill was reached the second time, when Tarero and Waimai improved their positions, while Hasin, who was moving up from the back, toppled over at the first fence on the rise. Coming down the hill the last time, Advancer held com mand from Tarero, while Fireaway was handy. In the race to the post Advancerwon by two lengths and a-half from Firoaway, who was a length ahead of Tarero. Time, 6min 40sec. TAMAKI STEEPLECHASE, Of 300sovs. About two miles and a-haif. 2Mr R. Reid’s Dogger Bank, aged, 9.10 (Kelly) 1 1— Mr L. Aintree’s Lady Sabretache, 10.0 (E. Rae) 2 3Mr Windsor’s Black Bobs, 9.7 (J. O’Connell) 5 Also started: 4 New York 9.8, 5 Santiago 9.8, 7 Ballygowan 9.7, 6 Wakanui 9.7. Dogger Bank, Wakanui, and Black Bobs were tho early leaders over the hill the first time and past the double in front of the stand, with Lady Sabretache handy and pulling hard. Lady Sabretache ran up to Dogger Bank round the back, but the latter hung on to his position up the hill the last tune. The pair had the race to themselves from the top of the hill, and once over the last fence Dogger Bank’s superior pace won him the race by two lengths, with Black Bobs 20 lengths away third. Time, smin losec. YORK WELTER HANDICAP, Of 650sovs. One mile. 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Haskayne, 10.11 (Adams) 1 1— Mr Carley’s Bluestone, 9.7 (Buchanan) 2 4 Mesdames Foss and Steuart’s Prince Soult, 9.7 (Deeley) 3 Also started: 7 Ladoga 11.9, 5 Tinopai 10.6, 11 Goldfire 9.7, 6 Self 9.4, 10 Patronale 9.3, 13 Campeador 9.0, 9 Gold Fran 9.0, 12 Tripoli 9.0, 3 Red Book 9.7, 14 Munster 9.5, 18 Castalia 9.1, 8 King Chiara 9.2, 17 Worcester 9.0, 16 Combustion 9.0, 15 Tangiwai 9.0. Amongst the first to single themselves out were Haskayne, Tinopai, and Goldfire, but once the field was fairly on its way Goldfire was out a couple of lengths in front of Tinopai, with Bluestone we'i back, in a bad position. At tho throe-furlong post Buchanan got through, and once heads were turned for home Bluestone and Haskayne were up handy with the loaders. From the distance the pair fought out a great finish, victory going to Haskayne by a neck, with SoUL a length and a-haif further back. Time, Imin 44scc. WINTER STEEPLECHASE, Of 750sovs. About toreo miles, 2Mr W. J.. Wood’s Golden Glow, 10.11 (Andorton 1 1 4—Mr N. Mackenzie’s Cloudy Dawn, 9.8 (Marchant) 2 3Mr Mumby’s Sandy Paul, 9.13 • , (M’Donald) 3 Also started: l' Jackman 11.5, 5 Sportsman 9.7, 6 Nimblefoot 9.7. Nimblefoot and Jackman were out in front over the old water-jump the first time, but round the back Nimblefoot stopped at the obstacle near the seven-fur-long post, leaving Sandy Paul and Jackman alternately in the lead ascending the hill the first time. Coming over the second fence of the double entering on the final circuit Jackman toppled over, and left Sandy Paul and Cloudy Dawn in the lead, while Golden Glow was handy. Up the hill the last trip the trio were all at close quarters, but in tho run down the hill Golden Glow assumed the lead, and came over the last fence in advance. In the race, to tho box ho won by three lengths, while Cloudy Dawn defeated Sandy Paul by three-quarters of a length. Sportsman was the only other starter to finish. Time, 6min 29soc.

CAMPBELL HURDLE RACE, Of 400oovs. Two miles.

2—Mr A. Brown’s Harbour Lig.it, 9.9. (Irani) I I—Mr Hobbs’s Conic, 10.6 (M'Swetniy) 2 o—.\L0 —.\L- \\ iiliumsou 6 liiat i; Auitiurn, 10. a (Mriynn) 3

Also started : 3 Tragedy K ng iI.V, 5 Admiral Boult i 1.2, '( luinKiisuy y.io, 1 iMoruituoi y.a, ci Pip 9.2. Black Northern displaced Corrio early for tin; teed, and came round past the* stand i :iii oi i mining in front of Corrio and Harbour login. Round the back Harbour Lignt end Corrio wore making determined oltorts, but it was, not until just before the homo turn that Harbour i.ight assumed command and Corr.e got on terms with Black Northern. Into the straight the trio came under pressure, but once over the last fence llamour Light had a slight acl van tage, winning by halt a length, with Black Northern two lengths and a-ha!f behind Corrio. Time, 3mm 51 2-ssec. FITZROY WELTER HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. Bix furlongs.

2—Air P, Matu’s Toki, 9.1 (Doeley) ... 1 I—Mr Angus’s Kauri King. 10.11 (MLMillan) 2 10 —Air Barrett's Gluc.'an, 9.0 (Ryan) ... 3 Al.-.o started : 7 Mossman 9.5, 3 Coleraine 9.3, 2 Blue Rose 9.0, 14 Mayfield 9.0, 16 Crescendo 9.0, 17 Nildah 9.0, 9 Fionnulla 9.0, 12 Glutanus 9.0, 15 Curb.ness 9.0 (car. 9.6). 5 Heather Alixture 9.0, .15 Opposition 9.0.

Kauri King and Himu were most conspicuous in the front division for the first furlong, after which Kauri King went by himselt and led a bunched field round the turn for home. He was being loudly pioclaimed when Toki shot after him inside the distance, and after a hard finish won by half a length, , with Glucian two lengths and a-half eft, third. Time, Imin 2{feoc. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 350so\a*. Five furlongs.

2 —Mr A. B. Carley’s Bluestone, 9.9 (Buchanan) 1 4—Mr Arnold’s Tact, 10.6 (M'Millan) 2 I—Mr TToutbcck’s Tatterlcy, 11.3

(L. Wilson) 3 A!so started: 5 Hycttus 10.11, 3 Bimcter 10.10, 8 Lady Middleton 10.3, 6 Tyson 10.1, 11 Toreador 10.1, 9 Goldfire 9.8, 12 Salvia 9.3, 13 Kaniki 9.2, 7 Zion 9.2, 10 Try ■ Fluke 9.0, 14 Maui Nina 9.0. Tyson was the quickest to find his legs, with Bimeter and Bluestone handy. When the turn for home was rounded Tattcrly appeared up- with the leaders, and had almost assumed command, when Bluestone put in an effort and rushed to the front at the distance, finally finishing up a winner by a length and a-half from Tact, who was a head in front of Tattcrley. Time, Imin 4seo. OTAKI MAORI RACES. First Day.—Thursday, June 3. The winter meeting of the Otaki Maori Racing Club was opened to-day in beautifully line weather, and there was a large attendance. After the recent rains the track was slightly on the holding side. The totalisator investments were £19,460, as against £21,286 on the corresponding day of last winter meeting. Results: MAIDEN FLAT RACE, of 75sovs. Six furlongs.—l Deviation, 8.11, 1; 2 Pearlform, 8.11, 2; 5 Goldbearing, 9.9, 3. Also started: 3 Rockabve 8.12, 13 Mahlotov 8.12, 10 Kawarau 8.12, 12 Miss Percy 8.12, 4 Iceberg 8.11, 9 Chatto 8.11, 15 Miss Clements 8.9, 11" Need 8.9, 3 The Ferry 8.9. 13 Manu 8.8, 14 Squadron 8.8, 6 Aohilleus 8.8, 7 Welcome Nugget 8.8, 14 Kellermau 8.8. Won by a length, with the same distance between second and third. Time, Imin 18 l-sscc. FLYING HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—3 Hushabye, 7.12, 1; 6 Joan Laddo, 7.1, 2; 1 Fortify, 8.6, 3. Also started: 8 Botanist 9.8, 2 Martyress 8.5, 5 Maltegarde 8.2. 7 Improve 8.1, 13 Whisperer 7.13, 11 Mnltoe 7.10, 4 Bold Stroke 7.13 (inc. 51b over-weight). 9 Yladineau 7.4, 14 Ally 7.0, 15 BaHalion 6.12, 12 Arrahua 6.10, 10 Elopcm.ent 7.3 (lire. 101 b over). Won by a length, with Jean Laddo a couple of lengths ahead of Fortify. Time, Irnin .17 2-ssec. TAIHOA HACK AND HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, of 160sovs. About two miles and a-quarter.—4 Stockade, 9.10, 1; 1 Bonny, 10.13, 2; 6 Pareniata, 9.13, 3. Also started: 5 Fashionplato 11.8. 2 Katua 9.12, 3 Mahakihina 9.7. 7 Pilciho 9.7. Won by six lengths, with Paremata eight lengths away. Time, 4min 34 2-sscc. RUAKAWA CUP, of SOOs-ovs. One mile and a-quarter. —3 Multiply, 8.6, 1: 5 Lady Louisa, 8.7, 2; 9 Ima Rose, 7.0, 3. Also started: 2 Coldstream 8.2, 7 Maniaroa 8.2, 8 Rene 8.0, 10 Byron 7.13, 4 Allen Doone 7.12, 13 Diavolo 7.8, 1 George 7.5, 12 Immer 7.1, 14 Moutoa Girl 7.0, 6 Achilledes 7.0, 11 Peroneal 6.7, 15 Ineuru 6.7. Won by a length, with Ima Rose a length and a-half behind Lady Louisa. Time, 2min 11 l-ssec. OTAKI HACK HANDICAP, of 120sovs. One mile.—2 Tangihou, 7.11, 1; Haumakaka, 9.0, 2: 7 Master Moutoa, 8.4, 3. Also started: 4 Merry Gain 9.0, 3 Arlington 8.4, 6 Hap Dim 7.13, 8 Perhaps 7.13, 5 Draft 7.0, 9 Rongora 6.10. Won by two lengths, with third horse half a length away. Time, Imin. 45 2-5-sgo. RAHUI HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—l Veronal, 8.0, 1; 6 Wild Lupin, 7.5, 2; 7 Altcar, 7.11, 3. Also started: 2 Gold Soult 8.8, 4 Adroit 8.1, 8 Zeus 7.9, 3 Master Achilles 7.8, 9 Powder Fox 7.3, 5 Bradamante 7.2, Won by a couple of lengths. Altcar was two lengths away. Time, Imin 17 2-ssec. BIRTHDAY WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—4 His Eminence, 9.8, 1; 10 Ruatangata, 9.4, 2; 2 Doon, 9.6, 3. Also started: 1 Glacier 9.13, 6 Submersion 9.6, 13 Bramsfield 9.4. 3 Maupatu 8.12, 9 Royal Mary 8.10, 8 Irish Fusilier 8.10, 7 Yladian 8.9, 12 Wild Daisy 8.9, 10 General Madero 8.9, 5 Danger Signal 8.7, 11 Lady Daylcsford 8.7. Won by a length, with the third horse half a length Time, Imin 17 2-ssoc. First Day.—Friday, June 4. The Otaki-Maori meeting was concluded to-day. The totalisator investments for the day wore £13,249, as against £14,291 on tho corresponding day last year, and the total for the meeting was £32,749, as against £35,577 last year. Results: TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP.— Tiora, 7.6,1; Irish Fusilier, 7.0, 2 ; Hushabye, 8.12, 3. Also started; Martyress 7.12, Martlet!, 7.12, Joan Laddo 7.9, Multoe 7.9, Deviation 7.9, Sir Saracen 7.3, Royal Mary. 7.3, Yladineau 7.5, Elopement 7.3, Pink Heather 7.2, General Madero 7.1, Goldbearing 7.0, Battalion 6.12, Aratina 6.10. Won by a length, half a length separating second and third. Time, Imin 3 4-ssec. TE ROTO STEEPLECHASE. —Ngapatu, 10.0, 1; Bonny 11.6, 2; Paremata, 10,0, 3.

Also started: Katua 9.13, Pikitio 9,9, Silver Dale 9.11, Otiki 9.7, Colonel Webb 9.7. Paremata and iSilverdalo dislodged their riders, and Katua and Otiki ran off. Won by three lengths. Paremata was remounted and got third place. Time, 3min 24 2-sscc HUIA HANDICAP. —Wild Lupin 7.5, 1; Lady Louisa 9.0, 2; Rene 7.13, 3. Also started: Coldstream 8.3, George 7.4, Achilledes 7.3, Immer 7.3, Imarose 7.3, Peroneal 5.9, Ineuru 6.9, Glacier 6.7. Won by a length. Time, Imin 44 4-sseo. STEW 7 ARDS’ HACK HANDICAPTangihou, 8 11, 1; Master Achilles, 7.13, 2; Submersion, 7.7, 3. Also started: Hauma kaka 9.3, Botanist 9.0, Merry Gain 8.11, Arlington 8.3, Maltegarde 8.0, Draft 1. 12, Ally 7.4, W 7 clcome Nugget 6.10. Boldstroke was left at the post'. W 7 on by a length, with a,head between second and third. Time, Imin 32scc. _ , RAILWAY HANDICAP.— Fortify, 7.1, 1; Powder Fox, 7.10, 2; Altcar, 8.0, 3. Also started: Vcroneal 8.13, Zeus 7.7. Fortify got the worst of an otherwise even start, but picked up the field at the entrance to the straight, and won easily. Time, Imm 16 4-ssec. , T _ CHAU WELTER. —Aehilleus, 8.0,1; Ruatangata, 9.5, 2; His Eminence, 10.2, 3. Also started: Master Moutoa 9.7, Glacier 9.6, Doon 9.4, Hap Dah 8.10, Vladin 8.0, Rongoro 8.0, Elopement 8.0, Danger Signal 8.0. Won by the narrowest of margin, with the third horse close up. Time, Imin 45 2-ssec. FINAL SCURY—lceberg, 8.7, 1; Manu, 8.7, 2; Chath, 8.7, 3. Aleo started: Kawaru, Malizotor, Vladinees, Rockabye, Astrologer, The Ferry, Polini, Gold Problem, Miss Clements, Need, Kellerman. W 7 on by a length. Time, Imin ssec.

CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING

MEETING. First Day.—Thursday, June 3. The weather was cold, but fine, for the opening day of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s winter meeting, and the attendance was large. The totalisator investments were £18,477 10s, as compared with £13,879 10s on the corresponding day last year. Results: LADIES’ BRACELET HANDICAP (saddle), of 70sovs. —5 Erie Child, ssec, 1; 7 Campaign, 3sec, 2; 16 The Clog®, ssec, ’. Also started: 6 Wild Night scratch, 9 Rose Palm Isec, 10 Victor Chief Isec, 8 Pert 2sec and Silver Birch 2sec (coupled). 18 Kelvin Child 2sec, 13 Golden Way 2sec, 14 Paddler 2sec, 11 Lady Godiva 2scc, 1 Paddy Lind 2sec, 7 Ravensworth 3sec (coupled with Campaign), 3 Match 3sec, 2 Sherry 3sec and Huon Child 4sec (coupled), 4 Black Tom 4sec, 16 Welcome Home 4sec (coupled with' The Clogs), 17 Leila B ssec, 15 Proud Blue ssec, 5 Chocolate Soldier sseo (coupled with Eric Child), 12 Golden Sapling ssec and Wild Sun ssec (coupled). Won by about 50 yards. Time, 4min 3 5-ssec. • PENINSULA HANDICAP (harness), of 90sovs.—1 Princess Perfection, 25sec, 1; 2 Jimmie Woodsir, 25sec, 2; 9 Neigh, 25sec, 3 Also started: 13 Foxhill lOsec, 16 Kini 16sec, 6 Darkness 16sec, 9 The Chief 18eec (coupled with Neigh), 5 Maid of Darringall 18sec, 11'Rose Gauntlet 22sec, 10 Franzie Maid 25s ix, 14 Kitty N 25sec, 4 Bogash. 25sec, 3 Gold Crest 2£soo and Don Bell 2Sscc (coupled). 15 Latham 25sec, 8 Captain Lyons_ 25sec, 12 Irvar 25sac, 7 Cromwell 25scc. Won by three lengths. Time, snun 16 l-ssec. KING GEORGE HANDICAP (harness), of 400sovs. Two miles.—l Our Thorpe, ssec, 1; 11 Persuader, 7sec, 2; 14 Frandocia, 4sec, 3. Also started: 5 Sherwood 6sec, 13 Adonis 6see, 4 Dil’on Bell 6scc, 9 St. Kevin 7sec, 12 Huon Drift 7seo, 2 Pearl Child Bscc and Jack Ashore 9scc (coupled), 7 Master Raymond 9soc, 8 Tommy C 9sec, 10 Little Tib 9sec. Won by a length. Time, 4min 43scc. LYTTELTON HANDICAP (saddle), of 120sovs. , Two miles. —12 George Hard, 19sec, 1; 1 Harold Direct, Msec, 2; 14 Gee Whizz, 15scc, 3. Also started: 4 Jack Ashore Isec, 15 Princess Sherwood 4sec, 6 Black Satin 13sec, 17 Ard Cairn 15sec, 7 Sun God 16sec, 2 Ellawood 16scc, 11 Whispering Lad 16sec, 13 Scenery IVsec, 9 Specification Junr. llsec, 3 Lyndhunst 18seo. 10 Lady Lyons 18sec, 14 Franzie Maid 19scc, 4 Hesitation lOsec, 8 Gold Drift 19sec. Won bv two lengths. Time, 4min 58sec. ADVANCE HANDICAP (harness), of MOsovs. One mile and a-half.—lo A 1 Franz, 6sec, 1: 7 Succeed 4scc, 2; 4 Lady Tempest, Isec. 3. Also started: 17 Canzonetta scr, 15 Huon Drift scr, 11 Mountain Rose scr, 12 Prince Poole 2scc, 13 Wai Nongon 4sec, 16 Vermont 4sec, 9 Soda 4sec, 14 Galvanita 4sec, 5 Antonio 4scc. 6 The Whip ssec. 2 Proud Girl 6seo, 3 Kokemoer 6seo. 1 Disappear 6soc, 8 Law Chimes 6sec. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 36 4-ssec. WINTER OATS HANDICAP (harness), of 115sovs. Two miles. —14 Electrocute, scr, 1; 11 Arcadian, I9sec, 2; 10 Beranore, 15sec, 5. Also started: 16 Grattan Abbey Msec, 4 Rummy 15sec, 15 Auckland Girl lssec, 18 Albertoria 17sec, 13 Te Kuiti llsec, 8 Mayfield Msec, 3 Elkton Hall 18sec, 7 Chub 18seo, 9 King V 18seo, 17 Havana 19sec, 12 Matilda 19seo, 18 Blythe Lad 19sec, 2 Theseus 20sec, 5 Able Boy 20sec, 1 Harold Wilkes 22sec, 6 Hiroki 23sec, and Rudston 23sec (coupled). Won by eight lengths. Time, 4min 44 4-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP (harness), of 200sovs. One mile. —4 Mantson, 4sec, 1; I Bingana, 4seo, 2; 6 Dalwhinnie, ssec, 3. Also started : 12 Buff 2sec, 8 Mountain Rose 2sec, 9 Lord Dillon 3sec, 5 St. Kevin 4scc, II Bonny Jenny 4sec, 14 Miss Advocate 4seo, 16 First Alarm ssec, 13 Lord Elmo sscc’ 15 Blackchild Boy sseo, 2 Crown Prince ssec, 3 Lady Theckla ssec, 7 False Alarm ssec! Bequest ssec. Time, 2min 21 1 ssec. AU REVOIR HANDICAP (saddle), of 130sovs. One mile. —3 .Radiant Morn, sscc, 1 • 5 Young Tohu, 7sec, 2; 6 May Dillon, 7s’ec, 3. Also started: 14 Treasure (Seeker 4sec’ 8 Wallace Junr. 4seo, 4 Miss Florrie C 4sec Miss Audrey ssec and 0.1.0. 7seo (coupled). 13 Franz Josef 4sec, 12 Sir Elmo 4sec, 13 St. Michael ssec, 6 Stanley e Child 6sec’ and Kirwoe ssec' (coupled), 10 Imperial Tracey 6sec and Dick B 6seo (coupled), 11 Baron Franz 6sec and Lady Battoo 7sec (coupled), 1 Kokemoer 7soc and Belroy 7sec (coupled), 9 Penelope 7sec and Troubadour 7spc (coupled), 5 Lodestar 7sec (coupled with Yon ng Tohu), 7 Lord Ashton 7sec and Prince Toronto 7seo (coupled), 2 Texas 7seo and Elrosa 7sec (coupled), 6 Arbiter 7seo (coupled with May Dillon). Won by a heck. Time, 2min 17eec. Second Day—Saturday, June 5. The weather w*as beautifully fine to-day for the conclusion of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s winter meeting. The total Investments on the totalisator ,for the day were £21,006 10a, making _a total for the meeting of £39,484, as against £36,705 last year. The results were as follow:--LADIES’ BRACELET HANDICAP (Harness), of 60eovs. One mile and a-half. 4 Vermilion 1, 8 Wild Elm, 7seo, i; 15

Tiranna, 6sec, 3. Also started: 7 Maid of Derringall scr, 2 Cromwell 2scc, _ 1 Maud Tracey 6sec, 6 Miss Ella 6scc, Little Mm fjsec, 6 Black Betty 6sec, 14 Franchise 7sec, 18 Comedy 7sec, 17 Danty Dillon 7sec, 3 Nerone 7sec, 11 Tassy M. 7sec, Sachem 7sec, 8 Irvar 7scc (copplcd with Wild Elm), 5 Rosie Drift 7seo and W 7 ild Willows Bseo (coupled), 10 Halswell Dillon Bscc and Ima Dillon Bsec (coupled). Time, 3min sscc. PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (Harness), of lOOsovs, for unhoppled trotters only, iwo miles—s Cousin Jennie, 17scc, 1; 16 Franz Hanlon, 16sec, 2; 18 To Kuiti, 4seo, 3. Also started: 4 Great Audubar scr, 17 Arcadian 3sec, 14 Mayfield 4scc, 19 Havana osec, 20 Rudston llsec, 8 Paddy Lynd llsec, 7 Sir Ivan 12sec, 3 Admiral Drake 12sec, 14 Cleave wood Msec, 13 Dandy Lyons 15sec, 12 To-night 15sec, 2' Whispering Willie 15sec, 6 Inquisitive 15sec and Silver King 15seo (coupled), 11 W 7 ild Night 16sec and Victor Chief 16ac c (coupled), 16 Rose Palm 16sGc, Rothino 17sec (coupled with Cousin Jennie), 9 Idol 17scc and Miss Nella, 17scc (coupled), 10 Jean Dillon 17sec and Duboc 17sec (coupled), 1 Sweet Nut 17seo and Rio Grande 17sec (coupled). Time, smin 9 2*svSCc PLUMPTON HANDICAP (Harness), of 300sovs. Two miles.—s Childsdale, Bsee, 1; 2 Calm, Bsec, 2; 4 Persuader, 6sec, 3. Also started: 7 Denver Huon scr, 10 Huon Drift 7sec, 2 Lady Tempest Bsec (coupled with Calm), 3 Pearl Child Bsec, 8 Little Tib 9scc, 6 Tommy O. 9sec, 1 Emilus lOsec and 9 Stanley’s Child llsec. Calm was in front till half way down the straight', but Childsdale, finished strongly, and won by three-parts of a length. Persuader, with a late run, secured third place, four lengths behind Calm. Time, 4min 41 l-sscc. MIDDLETON HANDICAP (Saddle), of ISOsovs. Two miles. —2 Harold Direct, lOsec, 1; 10 Gee Whiz, 15scc, 2; 11 No Shenanaghan, 19sec, 3. Also started: 3 Princess Sherwood 4sec, 2 W 7 allace Jun. 4sec (coupled with Harold Direct), 8 0.1. C. llsec, 5 George Hard Msec, 6 Sungod 16sec, 7 Ellawood 16sec, 1 Scenery 17sec, 4 Benmore 17seo, 14 Claribel 17sec, 13 Lady Lyons 18sec, 9 Lyndhurst 18sec, 12 The Chief 19sec and Gold Drift 19sec (coupled). Time, 4min 51sec. N. Burgess, rider of Princess Sherwood, was fined £lO for starting before his time. SOCKBURN HANDICAP (Harness), of MOsovs, for unhoppled trotters only. Two miles —3 Electrocute, 3sec, .1; 2 Treasureseeker, lOsec, 2; 5 Wild Tree, 12sec, 3. Also started: 4 Redphild scr and Hova 9seo (coupled), 1 Master Raymond 2sec, 7 Quincey 2sec, 6 Mystic llsec, 8 Kaikanui 12see. Time, 4min 44 4-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (Harness), of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—7 Little Tib, ssec, 1; 9 Eccentric, Iseo, 2; 6 Mountain Rose, 3sec, 3. Also started: 2 Our Thorpe Isec, 8. Buff 2sec, 10 Lord Dillon 3scc, 11 Adonis 3sec, Mintson 3seo, 5 St. Kevin 4sec, 4 Faehionwood 4sec, 3 Crown Prince Sseo, 12 Bequest 6sec. Time, 2min 56 2-ssec

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (Harness), of 150sovs. One mile. —1 The Whip, 4sec, 1; 3 Proud Girl, ssec, 2; 10 Pi;ince Poole, 2sec, 3. Also started: 2 Blackness Isec, 6 Promotion 2seo, 7 Succeed 3sec, 11 A 1 Franz 3scc, 18 Sir Elmo 3seo,_ 12 Galvanita 4sec, 5 Soda, 4sec, 8 St. Michael 4sec, 6 May Dillon 4sec, 15 Kirwee 4sec, 9 The King’s General ssec, 4 Sweet Agnes ssec, 8 Penelope 6sec, 37* Lord Ashton 6sec, 14 Prince Toronto 6seo, 13 Troubadour 6sec, .Lodestar 6sec (coupled), 2 Elrosa 6sec and Texas 6sec (coupled). Time. 2min 21sec. FINAL HANDICAP (Saddle), of 175sovs. One mile.—Glondalough, 2sec, 1; Frandocia, 2sec, 2; Bell Metal, 2scc, 3. Also started: Frank Tracey scr, Solo scr, Adonis 2sec, Beilis 2scc, Mountain Rose 2sec and Barirnguie 4seo (coupled). Jack Ashore 3sec, Ripon Child 3see and Lincoln Jun. 4sec (bracketed), Slherwood 3sco, Red Mac 3sec, Breeze 3sec, First Alarm 4scc. Dalwhinnie 4sec, Miss Advocate 4see. Tommy C, 4src and Bribery 4sec (coupled), Hamapuka 4seo. Time, 2min 18eec.

WESTLAND TROTTING MEETING. HOKITIKA, June 3. The Westland Trotting Club’s meeting was hold in fine weather, but counter attrac lions elsewhere militated against a large attendance. The amount put through the totalisator was £2114. Results : : — DISTRICT HANDICAP (Saddle). One mile. —Zeppa, 15scc, Timepiece, scratch, 2; Tatters, 20sec, 3. Twelve' horses started. W 7 on easily. Time, 2min 46 4-ssec. INNOVATION HANDICAP (Harness). One mile. —Harold Devon, 16sec, 1; Woodland Dell, 16seo, 2; Red Prince, 6scc, 3. Twelve horses started. Won very easily. Time, 2min 43sec. EXPRESS HANDICAP (Saddle). One mile and a-quarter. -Timepiece, scratch, 1; Trojan, llsec, 2; Ned Corbett, scratch, 5. Ten horses started. Won by two lengths, Time, 2min 56 TSsec. WESTLAND HANDICAP (Harness). Two miles.—Beach Boy, scratch, 1; Peony, ssec, 2; Belle Q.. llsec, 3. Seven horses started. W T on fairly easily. Time, 4min 59scc. GOLDFIELDS HANDICAP (Saddle). One mile and a-half. —W 7 oodland Dell, 18seo, 1; Fairy Whispers, 6see, 2; Sergeant Havelock, S&ec, 3. Thirteen started. Won by half a length. Time, 4min 0 4 ssec. A protest against Woodland Doll for boring was dismissed. FAREWELL HANDICAP (Harness). Two miles. —Peony, ssec, 1; Zeppa, 21sec, 2; Prudish, ISsec. 3. Eleven horses started. W 7 on on the posli Time, smin. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. BRISBANE RACES BRISBANE, June 3. The Brisbane Gup was run to-day, with the following result:—Rue Victoria 1, Sea Pink 2, Blueberry 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 3min 27|sec. Juno 5. Following are results of the meeting of the Queensland Turf Club:— MORETON HANDICAP, Of 700sovs. One mile and a-half. Blueberry I Sea Pink 2 Ramoses 3 There were 15 starters. The raoo was won by a head, with two lengths and a-half between second and third horses. A.J.C. RACES. SYDNEY, Juno 5. Following are the results of the winter meeting of the Australian Racing Club:— HURDLE RACE, Of 376sovs. About two miles. The Spiro ... 1 Jack Raco 2 Briarborry 3 Ten started. A length separated first and

second 1 , and four lengths second and third. Time, 3min 45jiSeo. STEEPLECHASE. Of 366 soys. About two miles and a-half. Torone 1 Don Q 2 Demand 3 Ten started, and at the finish five lengths separated fi'rst and second horses, and two lengths second and third 1 . Scots’ Guard fell. Time, smin 25g&ec. June 7. The winter meeting of the A.J.C. was held to-day on the Rand wick Course in fine weather. There was - a large attendance. Results : - WINTER STAKES. One mile and three furlongs. Mr A. Foley’s Sir 'Vive 1 Mr J. S. Agnew’s Sir Alwynton 2 Mr J. S. Brunton’s Elystan ... 3 There were 14 starters. Won by a length and a-q carter, a neck separating the second and third horses. Time, 2min 20^-sec. HURDLE RACE. About two miles and a-half. Flavel 1 Mr W. Stafford’s Jack Rice ... 2 Mr J. M. Master’s The Spiro ... 3 Seven faced the starter. Won by a head, Jack Rice beating The Spire for second place by six lengths. Time, 4min 46£sec. SECOND STEEPLECHASE. About three miles. Mr F. Lynch’s Busra 1 Mr C. Hebdcn’s Torone 2 Mr A. Whitehead’s Demand ... 3 There were seven starters. Won by 10 lengths. Time, 6min 48sec. y.R.C. RACES. , THE BIRTHDAY MEETING. MELBOURNE, June 7. The weather was fine to-day, and there was a good attendance at the Birthday meeting it Flemington. Results: — BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. One mile and a-half. Mr W. R Morgan’s Pearl King 1 Mr A. D. Murphy’s Atora 2 Mr T. M. Royd’s Dyor 3 There were 10 starters. Won by a length and a-half ; three-quarters of a length separating the other placed horses. Time, 2min 37 H sec. ADELAIDE RACES. ADELAIDE, June 6. Following are the results of. the Adelaide Racing Club’s meeting on Saturday:— BIRTHDAY CUP, Of £llsO. One mile and a-half. Juon Fernandez 1 Sylvanmore 2 Greek Fire 3 There were 14 starters, and a head separated first_ and second and third horses. Time, 2min 37sec. June 7. It was a wet day for the holiday meeting of the Adelaide Race Club. The principal event resulted;--ALDERMAN CUP. One mile and threcquarters. Mr J. V. Smith’s Orvicto ... 1 Messrs W. G. and G. L. Stead’s Bon Ton 2 Mr W. Standlcy’s Pistol King 3 Won by a head.■ Time, 3min lOsec. VICTORIA PARK RACES. SYDNEY, June 2. At the Victoria Park race meeting today the Flying Handicap resulted: —Valhalla 1, Sabella 2, Canley 3. Won by two lengths. Time, Imm 3^see. WEIGHTS. ACCEPTANCES. ETC ASHBURTON TROTTING HANDICAPS. Tr.ai Handicap (harness), of 125sovs. One mile and a-half. —Drum Major scratch, Dun Spey 4 seconds, Alice Huon 6, Sand Drift 8, Moilie M'Kinney 8, Maid of Derringal 10, Jimmie VVoodser 10, Rose Gauntlet 11, Cole King 11, Neigh 11, Connaught Ranger 12, Omaka 12, Joyful 12, Queen’s Pet 12, Tarah 12, Cromwell 12, Gold Crest 13, Don Bell 14, George M'Kinney 15, Nutwood. Junior T 5. Longbeach Handicap (saddle), of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half. —Bushranger scratch. Lord Roanchild 1 second. Bow Bells 4, Bell wind 4, Albertoria 6, Te Kuiti 6, Matilda 7, Havana 7, Special Ribbon 9, Rudston iO, Eric Child 10, General Grant 12, Clevewocd 12, General Victor 13, Campaign 13, Pert 15, Lady Elsta 15, Bon Ami 15, Imperial Victor 15, Black Tom 16, Aladdin 16. Ashburton Trotting Cup (harness), of 350sovs. Two miles.—Denver Huon scratch, Our Thorpe 3 seconds, Dillon Bell 6, Frank Tracey 6, Persuader 6, Huon Drift 7, Red Mac 7, Goldwood 7, Lady Tempest 8, Pearl Child 8, Edith A. 8, Calm 8, Childsdale 8, Little Kauri b, Tommy C. 9, Prince Room 10, Emilius 11, Bonny Jenny 11, Succeed 11, Disappear 12, Vermont 12, Antonio 12, Stanley’s Child 12. Amateur Handicap (harness), of lOOsovs. One mile. —Woodvere scratch, Ribbonette 2 seconds, Alice Huon 2, Sand Drift 2, Molhe M'Kinney 2, St. Leo 3, Rose Gauntlet 4, Galic 4., Neigh 4, Cole King 5, Queen’s Pot 5, Joyful 5, General Mite 5, Proceed 5, Wild Elm 5, Harold Devon 5, Kentucky Lass 5,'" Galindo Lou 5, Tracey Dillon 6, Goodchild 5, Silvery Mac 5, Flake Cut 5. Cromwell 5, Cello Sidney Wilkes 6, Rosie Drift 6, Vermillion 6, Little Hector 6, Robert Lyons 6, Sachem 7. Acton Handicap, of 175sovs. One nil© and a-quartei. —First Alarm scratch, Bequest scratch, Young Tohu 1 second, Miss Florno C. 2, Franz Josef 2, Princess Sherwood 3, Lady Superior 4. Imperial Tracdy 4, Kolccmoer 4, King Daphne 5, Penelope 6, Pinewood 6, Lord Ashton 6, Lady Rattoo 6, Sceptre 6,0.1. C. 6, Arbiter 6, El Rosa 6, Texas 6, Troubadour 7, Black Satin 3, Lord Roanchild 8, Gee Whiz 8, Alphie K. 9, Scenery 9, General Wilkes 9, Azile 9. Sungod 9, Tin Barn 9, Beach Boy 9, Flavonius 9. Flora Tracey 9, Darkness 10, Lyndhurst 10, Royal Blue 10, Rothannic 10. Phingari 10. President’s Handicap (harness), of 135sovs. Two miles.—Quincey scratch, Kelso 12 seconds, Bcnmore 16, Grattan Abbey 18, Rummy 18, Macwood 20, Mayfield 20, To Kuiti 20, Matilda 22, Quiekey© 22, Havana 22, Hiroki 23, Harold Wilkes 24, Rudston 26, General Grant 28, Clovewood 28, Admiral Drake 28, Dandy Lyon 30, Inquisitive 30, Whispering Willie 30, General Victor 30, Silver King 30, Rose Palm 30, WoorJchild 30, Idol 30. Winter Handicap (harness), of 250sovs. One mil© and a-quarter.—Denver Hucn scratch. Country Bello scratch. Win Soon 1 second, Dillon Bell 2, Eccentric 2, Frank Tracey 2, Cameos 2, Our Thorpe 2, Frandocia 3, Goldwood 3. Childsdale 4, Sherwood 4, Bell. Metal 4, Lord Dillon 4, Edith A. 4, Red Mao 4, Persuader 4, M'n-

ston 4, St. Kevin 5, Pearl Child 5, Little Kauri 5, Calm 5, Glondalough 5, Crown Prince 5, Dalwhinnie 6, Dot Robbins 6, Bonny Jenny 6, Bequest 6, Lady Theckla 6. Farewell • Handicap (harnessi oi ISOsov’s One mile. —Aberfeldy scratch. Young lohu 2 seconds, Lady Superior 4, Imperial Tracey 4, Penelope 5, King Daphne 5. Master Poole 5,0.1. C. 6, Sceptre 6, Pinewood 6, Texas 6, El Rosa 6, Waterlog 7, Lmdotta 7, Takio 8, Lord Roanchild 8, Edenchild 8, Belroy 8, Coldstream Bells 8, Gee Whiz 8, General Link 8, Chclstou 9, Van Coronado 9, Flora Tracey 9, Lady Poole 9, General Wilkes 9, Azile 9, Favdnius 9, Beach Bny 9 Annie Dillon 9. ENTRIES FOR BIG EVENTS. SYDNEY, Juno 1. For the Epsom Handicap 214 entries have been received, as compared with 203 last year. They include Athcnic, Sonite, Lord Multifid, La Penna, and Carlita. For the Metropolitan Stakes the entries are 185, as compared with 194 last year. They include La Penna, Mountain Knight, Carlita, Sonite, Cherubini, and Bon Ton. Entries for the Metropolitan Handicap total ISO, Reputation and Traquette arc included in both. June 1. Additional entries bring the total for the Epsom Handicap to 214, and the Metropolitan Handicap to 190. Reputation and Traquotte are included in both MELBOURNE, Juno 2. The Melbourne Cup entries total 253, as compared with 260- last year. The list includes Cherubini, Traquette, Mountain Knight, Reputation, Bon Ton, and Sea Pink. The Caulfield Cup entries arc 246, the same as last year. They include Cherubini, Bon Ton, Traquette, and Reputation. The Toorak Handicap has 170 entries', as compared with 150 last year; the Grand National Hurdles 62 (including the_ New Zealander Merrimax), as compared with 55; the National Steeplechase 43, as was the case last year. The Australian Hurdles has 69, entries, as compared with 57; and the Steeplechase 78, as compared with 54. Merrimax is entered for both events.

NEW ZEALAND TROTTING ASSO CIATION.

CHRISTCHURCH, June 2.

A meeting of the New Zealand Trotting Association was held this afternoon; present —Messrs P. Selig (president), W. E. Simes, W. G. Garrard, C. F. Mark, H. W. Kitchi ngham, and H. F. Nicoll. James J. Munro, who had written to the board at its previous meeting, asking to be hoard in favour of his application for the removal of his disqualification, waited on the association. In reply to questions, Munro said that ho had now been disqualified for something like eight years, and during the whole of that time he had never been present at a race meeting. There had been no question of personal gain in the offence for which he was disqualified. It had been done out of friendship. On the motion of Mr Kitehingham, seconded byMr Nicoll, it was decided" to remove the disqualification: Mr Gerrard dissenting. Application from the Auckland Trotting Club to be supplied with copies of the correspondence received from M essrs Giesen, Glading, and others was" acceded to. An application by D. Douglas for the removal of his disqualification, imposed for competing at an unregistered meeting, was granted. Mr J. Morrison, of Dunedin, wrote In reference to the nomination of his marc Chapelle for a race at Forbury Park before having been registered. He said that it was due to a mistake bn the part of his trainer. It was decided that the disqualification necessarily incurred under the rules should be removed, and that the owner bo fined £2. Correspondence was read relating to the sale of the rhgre Colleen Bawn. originally sold by Graham O’Neill to W. Bottomley, with a contingency, and then transferred to M. Rollinson. The President said he considered that the matter was a private dispute between the parties concerned, and it was decided that the board should take no action . It was decided to ask the board’s solicitors for an opinion as to whether the contingency constituted joint interest. In reply to the board’s suggestion that the Westland Trotting Club should increase its stakes to £350, a letter was read from that body stating that it had been agreed to make the amount £3OO for a programme of six events. It pointed out the exceptional circumstances of the present moetong, and said • that it would be able to put on a much better programme in the summer. The board expressed its satisfaction with the reply received. BIRCH WOOD HUNT. APPLICATION FOR TOTALISATOR PERMIT. (Fbom Ode Own Correspondent.) INVERCARGILL, May 31. At a meeting of the Birchwood Hunt at Otautau last week it was intimated that there was now a big probability of the permits allotted under the Gaming Act Amendment Bill being available to hunt clubs during the present season. The first intimation received from the Minister of Internal Affairs convoyed the news that the Birchwood and Otago Hunts were to have permits year about, and that the Birchwood Hunt had the option of accepting the first petmit, which, however, would not be available until after August I—the commencement of the new racing season. This seemed all right, and a resolution was carried that the hunt should race at Otautau on Dominion Day, September 27, if the Dates Committee would sanction that date. Although no further news of any alteration in the mind of the Minister was conveyed to the Birchwood Hunt, it soon became evident from reports in the press that other clubs wore moving in the direction of holding race meetings this season, and the action of the Otago Hunt Club was noted. The decision of the Otago Hunt was that, as the Birchwood Hunt had decided to apply for a date for next season, it would apply for a date for the current season. Since then the telegraph office has been made the medium of placing the Birchwood Hunt in fuller conversance with the facts, and the result is that, acting on information .now in hand, the hunt has decided to apply for a permit to race on Wednesday, July 28. Should this application be granted two meetings will be conducted by the hunt within a period of 13 months, both with the assistance of a totalisator permit. In the event of the Dunedin District Committee favourably meeting a deputation from the hunt at Dunedin this week, an extraordinary general meeting of all members of the Birchwood

Hunt will be held at Otautau on Juno 9 to decide where the meeting will take place, and to draw up a programme. It is understood that the Riverton, Winton, and Invercargill Clubs are placing their courses at the disposal of the hunt, and in addition the sportsmen of Winton. are offering to put on a special stake of from £6O to £IOO, locally subscribed. OTAGO HUNT CLUB. Theie was a fair attendance of the public at Corstorphine on Friday to witness the run held by the Otago Hunt in that locality. Cjuitc a number of horsemen were present, and they thoroughly enjoyed the spin over the countryside. The hounds al hvorked well, and made the pace a cracker from start to fimsh. This enabled the followers go along at a good speed, and as a result the run proved most enjoyable. Owing to the unexpected absence of the Master <M r , Jordan )> Mr Martin M'Grath. of Middlemarch, on The Capain, acted as Maater and from the beginning to end controlled the field admirably. Only one of those who followed came to grief, and this was due very largely to his'" lack of 'experience over country, as his mount is a most proficient fencer. He was, however, ndt seriously hurt. Among those who followed were:—The Huntsman (Mr L. A. Stewart) on Mountain Deer, the Whip (Mr /Vr Jayson) on Lou Bell, Acting Master M'Grath) on The Captain, Mra M Kay on Silver Dirk, Miss Mouati on Sea view, Mr Horn on Cannicdlui, Mr R, Brunton on a bay. Air R. Buddicombo on Don Rubyl, Air E. Buddicombo on Glontui, Air C. Grant on Taft, .Air T. Hobbs on Sammy, Air Swallow on Gipsy Queen, Air Allum on The Honourable, Mr Jones on Rosedove.