RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 3247, 7 June 1916, Page 55

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

D.J.C. WINTER MEETING. Fihst Day—Thuesday, June 1. The Dunedin- Jockey Club’s winter meeting was opened in bad weather. Rain overnight was followed by showery and threatening weather. The attendance was fairly largo, but speculation fell off a good deal in comparison with last year. As a result of the rain the track became a bit on soft side, but provided fair going. The racing was always full of interest, although no particularly exciting finishes took place. The rain overnight and during the morning resulted in the field for the Hurdles cutting fairly deep into the going. The field travelled in close order throughout, except that Hap Dha, dwelling at his fences, dropped away. Rounding into the straight, Kilmony, who was in charge, ran wide, and carried out Glenthorpe. Crib, travelling strongly, drew up at the last fence, and finally won easily by a length from Kilmeny, who boat Rougahoro by over two lengths, with Glenthorpe a neck away, and Commotion next. From a good lino Do Aar was slow to move, and Fitzosborno was the first to show out in the Brighton Handicap. Sir Jlarnu ton joined the leaders at the home turn, and boat Bellshire with something in hand besides the narrow margin at the winning post. Oanrobur slipped his bridle during the race The Birthday Handicap field got away in good lino at the first attempt, except

that Glenongly lost several lengths. Quirinus assumed the role of pacemaker up to the far turn, but Rorko's Drift, despite his weight, was alwavs up with the leaders. The top weight led Itingform into the straight, and won by a neck. Neuroma, who was always well up, finished over two lengths away third; and Ardenvhor, who moved up four furlongs from homo as if he was going to have a say in the finish, fell away again, and ran past the post two lengths outside a place. .Findhcrn was well up all the way for over a mile, and, after dropping away as they approached the straight, came" on again as they ran from the distance, and finished fourth. Then came Magdala and Tannhauscr. Rorko s Drift ran a lino race, and, adopting the same tactics as when a winner in Oamaru, he was always helping to make the pace, and stayed out the journey despite the fact that the going was not held to be in his favour. Ringform ran like an improved horse, but Ardenvhor put up a disappointing display. Findhorn will always be better served over a shorter course. The Otago- Steeplechase was full of incident. Black Sea threw out at the first jump, and the post and rails following deleted Recharge from the field. Oratanu came down at the third fence. The others were jumping fairly well until reaching the stand double, where The Brewer nearly bumped off his pilot, but a good recovery saw him regain his seat Tommy fell at the second sod wall, and The Brewer unsealed his rider at the same jump. _ Coseshot spoiled an apparently good winning chance by running off at the second of the double in the back stretch. Grey Renown came down at the post and rails near the fourfurlong post. This series of mishaps left Carnmore in front, and he won by six lengths, easing up, from Hcatherlea, who beat The Gunner by over 20 lengths. Tl: • placed lot were well out in front of the remounted Grey Renown and Cascehot. The stewards held a meeting after the race, and fined the rider of the winner £o for careless riding, based on crowding at the povt and rails and the third last tence from home. In the Tradesmen's Handicap, Obsono and Red Charm were the first to show out, and as they approached the home turn they wero attended by Miss Finland and Clynelish. The last-named lost his place before reaching the turn, appearing to be bumped or cut out. Obsono led Miss Finland into the straight, but at the distance Marsa ran through and won by over three lengths from Twelfth Night, who beat Caraid Dileas by two lengths. Then came Hornbeam, Miss Finland, and Buller. Buller was well up, but fell away at the business end, and Red Charm also failed to hold her place. Redshire never got dangerous, and Obsono stopped to nothing over the last furlong. Debonaire fell over his rider after going out for the Hunters' Steeplechase, and did not take any further part in the race. For'ard led out, and after leading past the stand threw out at the sod wall. Wellwood led into the course proper, but Ikowai ran past and won well from Wellwood, wdio managed to keep St. Pedro at bay. Dear Annie finished a moderate fourth. The card concluded by a good finish seeing Brooksdale stalling off All Ready in the Winter Welter. Glenongley, as in the Birthday Handicap, making up a lot of ground after apparently boing hopelessly, out of it. The totalisator investment.? amounted to £16,705 10s, as against £24,661 for the opening day last year, and the war tax on dividends totalled £375 19s 6d. Following are the results:—■ PACIFIC HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 200sovs; second 40sovs and th-.rd 20,-ovs. One mile and three-quarters. 4—Mr J. Parson's b g Crib, by Sant Uario—Crvde, syrs, 12.13 (W. Fielding) 1 2—Mr D. 11. Roberts's b g Kilmeny, aged, 11.11 (A. E. Wormald) 2 6—Mr J. Smith's b g Rongahere, 6yrs, 10.13 (W. L. Easton) 3 1 Ajj- \ p Gawne's b g Commotion, " aged. 10.4 (G. Fielding) 0 s_Mr F. Neligan's ch g Hap Dha, aged, 9.13 (R. M'Govern) 0 3—Mr W. Kelly's ch g Glenthorpe, 6yrs. 9.9 (F. Ellis) 0 7—Mr H. Jetta's br m Pure Gold, aged, 9.0 (W. O'Halloran) 0 Pure Gold and Rongahere showed the way over the first fence. Glenthorpe joined Rongahere approaching the second fence, and going to the front led over the hurdle in front of the stand, the field running in close order. Glenthorpe was still in charge at the fence at the mile post, Hap Dha losing ground at his jumps. Turning into the back stretch Glenthorpe and Pur.' Gold were running two lengths in front of Rongahere, with the others close up. Going to the far turn Commotion and Kilmeny were in charge, and Hap Dha had dropped b»sk last. Kilmeny showed the way over the second last fence. Glenthorpe and Crib lying next. Crib and Kilmeny crossed the last fence together and in the rim homo Crib came on to win by a length, with Rongahere two lengths away third. Glenthorpe was a neck away fourth, and Commotion fifth. Time, 3min 27 l-ssee. BRIGHTON HANDICAP, Of l4osovs; second 25sovs and third lOsovs. Seven furlongs. 3—Mr W. J. Going's br g Sir Hamilton by Sant Ilario—Miss Hamilton, aged, 8.7 (W. O'Halloran) ... 1 I—Mr R. 0. Gillies's br g Bellshire, 3yrs, 8.13 (€. Emerson) 2 6—Mr J. J- Lewis's b g Moneymaker, 6yrs, 7.8 i (inc. £lb over) ' * (F. Holmes) ' 10—Mr D. H. Roberts's ch g Fiery Cross, 3yrs, 9.5 (J. Campbell) 0 4—Mr A. Pre van's br g Canrobur, syrs,

3.12 (F. Ellis) .. ... ... - v . -. .» 0 11—Mr J. Brett sch g Volspeil, oyrs, 812 (R, Buddicombe) 0 9_Mr J. MTntyre's b m Spanish Princess. 6yrs, 8.9 (A. M'Kay) 0 14_Mr A. Murdoch's br g Deviation, sjrs, 8.4 (A. H. Wilson) 0 s—Mr" J. Christie's ch g Lion 4yrs, 8.2 (J. Olsen) 0 13_Mr A. F. Roberts's b m Seamaid, syrs. 8.1 (A. M'Donald) 0 12—Mr P. A- Price's b f Quickshot, 3yrs, 7.13 (W. Robinson) 0 7—Mr J. A. White's b g Placid, 3yrs, 7.13 i (inc. 4£lb over) (J. M'Combe) 0 15--Messrs R. and 11. Townson's ch g Fitzosborne, aged, 7.8 (R. 0. Reed) 0 18—Mr F. Shaw's blk g Fircgod, 4yrs, . 7.10 (inc. 31b over) (F. Ruthven) 0 B—-Mr L. C. Hazlett's ch f Take Down, 3vrs, 8.2 (inc. 9ib over) (11. Donovan) 0 2—Mr 11. Friedlander's br g Moidant, 7.7 Ludlow) 0 17 —Messrs Millichamp Bros.' b m Do Arr, 4yrs, 7.7 (F. Anderson) 0 16 —Mr A. "B. Armour's ch g Borodino, 4yrs, 7.7 (S. Gibb) 0 Fitzosborne was the first to break the line, but gave way to Bellshire at the six-

furlong post, Borodino, Sir Hamfltonj £>nd Fitzosborne lying in close order. Sir Hamilton joined the leader at the straight entrance, and in a good race to the post won by a short neck, with Moneymaker two lengths away third. Then came Oanrobur, Borodino, and Fiery Cross. Timo, lmin 32 1-Ssec. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. Of 40C.-OVS; second 50sovs and third 20sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 6 -Messrs F. A. and V. Si. Price's b e Rorke's Drift, by Calibre—Oßorke's Funcy, 4yrs, 30.0 (W. Robinson) ... 1 7—Air A. Drought's ch h Ringform, 4yrs, 7.3 (F. Holmes) 2 4-—Mr G. Rogers's b g Neuroma, syrs, 8.0 (A. M'Kay) 3 s—Mr J. R. E, Beck's Magdala, aged, 9.2 (J. Olson) ~ 0 I—Mr A. Boyle's b g Findhorn, 4vrs, 9.0 (G. J. Pine) ... 0 2 Mr 11. Friedlanuer's. b c Ardenvhor, Syrs, 8.5 (C. Emerson) 0 3 —Mr J. F. Buchanan's br p- Tannhauser, aged 7.13 (J. M - Combe) ... 0 B—Mr A. F. Roberts's b h Quirinus, Syrs, 6.11 (inc. over) * (A. M'Donald) 0 9—Mr J. Wingham's b h Glenongly, 4yrs, 6.13 (inc. 61b over) (N. ShoVe) ... 0 Glenongly was badly left, and Quirinus led Findhorn and Rorke's Drift out of the straight, the field, with the exception of Glenongly, running in close order. Passing the mile poe-t Quirinus was two lengths in front of Rorke's Drift, Findhorn and Magdala bringing up the rear in a fairly closo running field. Racing along the back, Quirinus was still in front, ' with Rorke's Drift and Findhorn as his nearest attendants. At the far turn Ardenvhor commenced to move up, and Quirinus dropped back, while Ringform commenced to improve his position. Korke's Drift was in charge as they turned- into the straight, with Ringform on his shoulders. In the run home Rorke's Drift stalled off Ringform, and beat him by a neck, with Neuroma two lengths and a-half awav third, Ardenvhor fourth. Magdala fifth, and Tannhauser next. Time. 2min 13sec. OTAGO STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, Of 500sovs; second 75sovs and third 25sova. About three miles. 7—Mr M. Hanley's or g Carnmore, by Golden Vein, 6yrs, 9.13 (G. Feilding) I 6 —Mr J. Kirkwood's b g Heittherlea, aged, 11.11 (Mr J. Kirkwood) ... 2 B—Mr D. Morton's b g The Gunner, aged, 9.7 (L. Hegarty) 3 I—Mr J. M'Cubbin's b m Black Sea, aged, 11.10 (P. Willis) 0 3—Mr J. Smith's br g The Brewer, aged, 11.2 (W. L. Eastern) 0 4 —Mr J. Ryan's br g Rcchanro. aged, 10.9 (F. Ellis) ~ 0 s—Mr5 —Mr J. Walsley's g g Grey Renown, aged, 10.8 (W. Feilding) 0 2—Mr S. Connelly's b g Oratanu, 6yrs, 9.11 (F. HoiincsJ 0 9 —Mr W. Gordon's b g Tommy, aged, 9.7 (O. Reed) 0 10—Mr A. E. Ward's b g Caseshot, aged, 9.7 (R. M'Sevcrny) 0 From a good start Black Sea threw out at the sod wall, and Caseshot drew out from Oratanu going to the post and rails, where Recharge fell. Caseshot establ'shed a good lead, and Oratanu fell at the brush double at the back of the course. Here Caseshot and The Gunner were six lengths in front of Grey Renown and The Brewer. Going to the water jump The Gunner was showing the way to Caseshot, and then at an interval of 10 lengths came The Brewer and Grey Renown, while Tommy was a length further back. Caseshot showed the way to the stand double to Grey Renown. Tho Brewer nearly unseated his rider, but Easton made a brilliant recovery. Tommy fell at the sod wall, and Caseshot was still well out in front as they ran across the small sod wall at the bottom turn, whejo Tho Brewer unseated his rider. Caseshot ran off at the second double in tho back stretch, leaving The Gunner in charge from Cammore, the pair being four lengths in front of Grey Renown. The last-mentioned fell at the pest and rails at the four-furlong post, and The Gunner also made a_ faulty jump. This left Oarnmoro well out in front from Heathei 1< a at the last fence. Oarnmoro finally won by six lengths from ITeatherlea, with The Gunner 30 lengths away third. Then came the remounted Grey Renown and Caseshot. Time. 6mm 42sce. TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP, Of 2Gosovs; second 25sovs and third issovs. Six furlongs. 6—Mr J. Hymers br m Marsa. L\ Martian— Nantes, svrs, 6.11 (inc. 31b overweight) (R. O. Reed) 1 I—Mr R. Longlcy's br h Twelfth Night, syrs, 7.8 (F. Holmes) 2 9—Mr J. Stewart's br g Caraid Dileas, aired. 7.8 (inc. 131 b over) (E. Ludlow 3 3—Mr T. B. M'lntyre's br g Buller, syrs. 9.1 (A. M'Kay) 0 Mr W. Robertson's b m Red Charm, 4vrs, 8.9 (J. Olson) 0 B—Mr J. R. E. Beck's b g Redshire, 3yrs, 8.3 (11. Donovan) 0 s—Mr" It Sutherland's br h Ciynelish, syrs, 8.3 (J. M'Combe) 0 4—Air" J. J. M'Bride's eh h Obsono, aged, 8.6 (inc. 3lb over) (C. Emerson) 0 7—Mr 0. White's b m Hornbeam, 4yrs, 6.13* (inc. 4£lb over) (N. Shore) ... 0 10—Mr J. Samson's ch m Miss Finland, syrs. 6.7 (A. M'Donald) 0 Obsono was. tho first to break the line from Red Charm and Buller. Tho trio named were in charge as they ran to the far turn, where they were joined by Ciynelish and Miss Finland. Red Charm dropped back as they ran to the turn, where Obsono and Miss Finland were out in front, and Ciynelish dropped back. Obsono was first into the straight, but Marsa raced to the front, and going on. won easily by four lengths from Twelfth Night, who beat Caraid Dileas by two lengths. Then cama M"s* Finland, Hornbeam, and Buller. Tune, lmin 17 2-ssec. HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, Of 130SOVS5 second 25sovs and third lOsovs. About, two miles. 3 Messrs Balfour and Rutherford's ch g Ikowai, bv Kulmine—Tiger Lily, aged, 11.2 (Mr J. Kirkwood) 1 4—Mr F. J. Conn's ch cr Wcllwood, aged, 10.9 (Mr W. Griffiths) 2 s_Mr W Moylan's ch g St. Pedro, aged, 10.13 (Mr F. Langford) ~. 3 I—Mr J. Parsons's blk g For'ard, aged, 11.4 (Mr S. Bair) 0 6 Mr M. L. Crowe's ch g Debonaire, aged, 10.13 (Mr T. TI. Fahey) 0 2—Mr S. Carey's b m Dear Annie, 6yrs, 10.10 (Mr W. Ledingham) , 0 Debonaire reared over on his rider bcioro the start, and took no part in the raoo. For'ard opened tip a good gap as they ran over the first fence in the writer jump. Crossing the stand double For'ard led Wellwood by three lengths, the others closo up. For'ard throw out at the sod wall, leaving

Wellwood out in front. Going along the back Ikowai ran to the front, and finally won by eight lengths from Wellwood. with St. Pedro four lengths away third. Time, 4min 59scc. WJNTER WELTER HANDICAP. Of 17&OV6; second 25soys and third 1550V3. One mile. I—Mr W. Walker's b g Brooksdale, by Pallas—BeaJey, svrs. 8.8 (A. M'Kay) 1 6—Mr R. M'Kav's b g All Ready, 4yrs. 8.0 (S. Gibb) 2 7—Mr G. Small's b m Lady Trent, oyrs, 8.0 (A. 11. Wilson) 3 2—Mr W: Crossan's b g Ogier, syrs, 8.13, (C. Emerson) 0 4—Mr R. Steven's ch m Rcclowa, 4yrs, 8.8 (J. Olsen) 0 2 —Mr F. E. Shaw's ch g Gnome, 6yrs, B.S (W. O'Halloran) 0 10—Mr A. Fibbe's b g Martel, syrs, 8.5 (W. Robinson) 0 9 —Mr J. Wingham's b h Glenongly, 4yrs, 8.3 (N. Shore) 0 B—Mr8 —Mr W. L. Spratt's ch g Baritone, 6yrs, 8.3 (J. Beale) 0 s—Mr L. C. Hazlett's b m Sister Regis, * syrs, 8.6 (H. Donovan) 0 Glenonglcy was badly left, and Ogier and Gnome assumed command as they ran along the back stretch. Baritone was showing out passing the six furlong post from Ogier. Baritone dropped back a little as they ran to the far turn, Ogier being in front, and Brooksdale moved into second place. Once in the straight Brooksdale camo on to win by a head from All Ready, with Lady Trent five lengths away, third, then came Gnome, Ogier, and Glcnongley. Time, imin 46sec. Second Day— Saturday, June 3. The Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting was concluded in excellent weather. A strong summer-like sun dispersed a heavy overnight frost, but the going was a bit greasy at the outset. The attendance was very much larger than on the opening day. In the Fairfield Hurdles Rongahere at once took up the running, and had Glenthorpe, Copper Boy, and Pure Gold as his nearest attendants, whilst at the end of a half-mile both Kilmeny and Crib were running over a dozen lengths away from tho leaders. As they rounded the top turn Kilmeny and Crib were moving up, but in tho run home Rongahere drew out and won by nearly three lengths from Crib, who wore Kilmeny down and beat him by a head. Glenthorpo was a fairly good fourth, and Commotion next. Crib ran an excellent race under his big weight, and, despite his load, must have been dangerous over a longer course. The advantage the top weights had to concede over the last half of the journey mad© their task doubly hard. The field straggled a bit after the rise of the barrier in the Silverstream Handicap, Seamaid, Firegod, and Canrobur getting badly away. The leading division along the back were Volspiel, Samiel, Lion, Fitzosborno, and Moneymaker. Bellshire fell as they ran past the three-furlong post, and Volspiel and Samiel chopped away. Moneymaker was in charge before reaching the straight, and, stalling off Fitzosborne in a good finish, won by a neck. Lion finished nearly two lengths off, and then came Take Down, Moidant, Fiery Cross, and Quickshot in a bunch. Rorke's Drift, Marsa, and Ringform, a trio near the rails, got well away at the rise of tho barrier in the Provincial Handicap, and ran to tho first turn over two lengths in front of Ardenvhor. Findhorn moved up going along the back, but dropped back second last. Rorke's Drift fell away a bit after passing the sixfurlong post, where Ringform and Marsa were in charge. Brooksdale struck trouble approaching the five-furlong post, and lost several lengths. Ringform led Marsa towards the straight, where Rorke's Drift moved into third place, and was closely attended by Findhorn. Marsa fell away when heads were straightened for home, and at the distance Rorke's Drift challenged Ringform, while Findhorn was close up on the rails. A good finish saw Ringform stall off the top weight and win by a neck. Findhorn faded out in the last few strides, and finished two and a-half lengths away. Then came Marsa, a bad fourth, and Magdala next. Findhorn appeared to get a bad passago, and covered a good deal of ground up to the home turn. The top weight ran a splendid race under his weight, but his chance was assisted by the advantage obtained at the rise of tho barrier, which materially assists those on the rails of an eight-furlong start. It was difficult to distinguish the field as they jumped away at the start of tho Wingatui Steeplechase. Caseshot led Tommy, The Brewer, and Oratonu. Caseshot led over the water, where the spectators were allowed to block the view. Kintailshore joined the leaders as tho horses entered the course proper, but ran off at the second of the stand double. The sod wall found Caseshot missing from the field, and Oratonu was left in charge from Black Sea as they came into the course, proper. Going along tho back Recharge and Carnmore moved up. The post and rails tipped up Oratonu and Carnmore. Recharge ran past Black Sea going to tho water for the second time. From that out Recharge had matters all his own way, and won easily by eight lengths from Black Sea, who beat The Brewer by twenty lengths. Tommy, who commenced to fall away seven furlongs from home, finished a bad fourth, and Heatherlca was next. None of the unseated riders was hurt. The Wairongoa Handicap field did not get too well away, and the horses spread quickly as soon as tho barrier rose. Icilma at once shot out. and led Buller and Redshire, with Obsono next, as they entered the straight. Inside the distance Buller wore down Icilma and heat him by a neck, with Redshire a good two lengths off, third, and Obsono close up, fourth. None of tho others was anything like dangerous in the last couple of furlongs. Twelfth Night appeared to get well away, but failed to hold his place. Both he and Buller were moving in on the outside as the tapes rose, but Twelfth Night was apparently cut out. St. Pedro lost a lot of ground at tho start of the Hunters? Steeplechase. Daltpn was piloting the way with For'ard and Debonaire as they camo to the stand double, where For'ard struck, and. cutting his off fore fetlock very badly, was pulled up. Dalton was still showing the way as the field was coming back to the course at. the seven furlong post, whore he threw out. Wellwood then took charge, and led along tho back, with Dehonairc and Ikowai in close attendance. Wellwood led over the. Inst fenoo, which Dobonairo failed to negotiate. Wellwood stalled off Ikowai, and heat him by a length, with St. Pedro a had third. The winner occasionally works in a hansom cab, and was apparently improved Ivy his first race at the meeting. Ikowai put in ® faulty jump at the post-and-rails, four fur-

! longs from home, and otherwise must have j been a bit more dangerous. Canrobur refused to leave tho mark at | tho rise of the barrier in tho Invcrmay Welter, and Baritone got badly away. Ogier, l on the rails, led out from Pleasure Bent I and Lady Trent, arid as they approached tho i home turn Ogior fell away, and Neuroma I moved up to tho leaders. Neuroma was in | charge inside tho distance, and, comfortably I stalling off Sir Hamilton, boat him by noarlv ! two lengths. Lady Trent was over a length ! away, third, and then camo All Ready, Glen- ■ ongley, Pleasure Bent, and Redovva. This j event finished a quietly enjoyable meeting, | and also the Dunedin Jockey Club's season. ; Speculation was much brisker than on the opening day, and tho attendance appeared i to rank as one of tho best ever seen on : tho course. Mr A. G. Wood's work at tho barrier was j an all-round success. Ho wa/s not too happy j with his effort in tho Wairongoa Handicap, however, as at tho release of the tapes some j horses were standing up flat-footed and others | were moving in. Mr Wood had some awk- ! ward horses to handle in some of the races, and should have ordered some of the bad actors promptly to the outside. The sum of £26,371 was put through the ! totalisator, as compared with £24,655 for the | second day last year. The total amount put ; throusrh the machine for the two days was ! £43.076 10s, ns against £49,316 for the win--1 tor meeting of 1915. The war tax on Saturday camo to £593 8s 6d. The taxes to be paid by tho club in connection with the meeting are: —General tax, £lll7 5s 6c!; dividend tax, £969 8s 6d; tax on stakes, £3l 16s;—total. £2llß 10s. The following arc the results: — FAIRFIELD HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 175sovs; second_ 25sovs, and third 15sovs. One mile and a-half. 6 —Mr J. Smith's b g Rongahere, by Slarto—Komuri, Oyrs, 10.12 (W. L. Easton) 1 2—Mr J. Parson's b g Crib, aged, 13.8 ! (W. Fielding) 2 ' I—Mr D. 11. Roberts's b g Kilmeny, aged, 12.1 (Wormald) 3 I 3 —lVir A. P. Gawne's b g Commotion, aged, 10.0 (G. Fielding) 0 i s—Mr5 —Mr W. Kelly's ch g Glenthorpo, 6yrs, 9.9 (F. Ellis) 0 : 4—Mr F. Stone's b g Peerless, aged, 9.5 | (M'Seveney) C | 7—Mr 11. Jetta's br m Pure Gold, aged, 9 0 (O'Halloran) " ... 0 : B—Mr G. D. Baird's b g Copper Boy, syrs, carried 9.5 (Welsh) 0 Copper Boy and Rongahere led over the : stand fence, then coming Glenthorpo and i Pure Gold. Going to the mile fence Rongai here was loading Copper Boy and Glen- ! thorpe, the trio being three lengths in I front of Pure Gold; and then came PeerI less and Commotion, with the two top I weights well back. Rongahere and GlenI thorpe crossed the fence at the six-fur-I long post throe lengths in front of Copper Boy and Puro Gold, the quartet j being fully six lengths in front of • Commotion. Peerless had dropped j back as they turned for the straight i and Kilmeny made a forward move. GlenI thorpe was in charge as the field entered j the straight, with Rongahere and Pure Gold i in close attendance, and Kilmeny fourth. j In the run home Rongahere camo away to ! win by three lengths from Crib, who | finished well and boat Kilmeny by a head I for second place. Glenthorpo was close up, [ fourth, and Commotion next. Time, 2min I 54 4-ssoc. SILVERSTREAM HANDICAP, l Of 130sovs; second 20sovs, and third lOt-ovs. Seven furlongs. 2—Mr J. J. Lewis's b g Moneymaker, by Golden Knight —Fair View, 6yrs, 7.10 (F. Holmes) 1 ! 12—Messrs R. and 11. Townison's ch g Fitzosborne, aged, 7.7 (J. Gibb) 2 i 7 —Mr J. Christie's ch g Lion, 4yrs, carcaried 7.13 (J. Olson) 0 ! B—Mr8 —Mr D, H. Roberts's ch g Fiery Cross, 3vrs, 9.4 (J. Campbell) ..." 0 ! 3—Mr R. C. Gillies's br g Bellshire, 3vrs, 9.4 (O'Halloran) " ... 0 I 4 —Mr A. Provan's br g Canrobur, svrs, 8.12 (F. Ellis) " ... 0 ! I—Mr W. M'Dcnald's ch g Samiel, 4yrs, 8.11 (Wormald) 0 ! 9—Mr J. Belt's ch g Volspeil, syrs, 8.9 (J. M'Comb) 0 6—Mr L. C. Hazlett's ch f Take Down, 3yrs, carried 8.2 (H. Donovan) ... 0 : 13—Mr C. Phelong's b g Izdubar, aged, carried. 8.1 (A. M'Kay) 0 j 11 —Mr A. F. Roberts's b m Seamaid, svrs, 7.9 (M'Donald) 0 ; s—Mr P. A. Price's b f Quickshot, 3yrs, carried 7.12 J (W. Robinson) 0 I 16 —Mr F. Shaw's blk g Firegod, 4yrs, 7.7. (F. Anderson) 0 i 16—Mr SI. Tavlor jun's ch m Red Ruth, syrs. 7.7." (F. Ruthven) 0 I 10—Mr H. Friodlandor's br o- Moidant, 3yrs, 7.7. (E. Ludlow) 0 ! 14—Messrs Milliohamp Bros.' br g Do Aar 4yrs, 7.7. (R. C. Reed) 0 J 15 —Mr 11. Sutherland's br c Kauwhcro, 3yrs, 7.7 (Lloyd) _ 0 The field 'was in good lino at tho rise I of tho barrier, but quickly spread out. SeaI maid, Firegod, and Canrobur were hopei lessly loft. Samiel, Volepeil, Lion, Money- , maker, and Fitzosborne wore prominent as j thoy ran along tho back, and Volspeil was ! just showing out as they rounded the far ! turn, but was then supplanted by Moneyj maker. Bellshire fell near the thvec-fur-I long post. Moneymaker showed the way into the straight, where Volsoeil and Sarnie] commenced to drop back. Moneymaker led past cho distance, and in a good finish stalled off Fitzosborne. and beat him by a nock, with Lion nearly two lengths away. third. Then at an interval of over two lengths camo Take Down, Moidant, Fiery and Quickshot in a bunch. Time. Imin 32seo. PROVINCMAI, HANDICAP, J Of 300sovs; second 30soys and third 20sovs. I One mile. I 3—Mr A. Drought' oh h Ringform, by Boniform— Ringdove, 4yrs, 7.12 (F. Holmes) 1 I 2—Messrs F. A. and V. N. Price's b a Rorke's Drift, 4yrs. 10.9 (W. Robinson) 2 | ]—Mr A Boyle's b g Findhorn, 4yrs, 9.4 (G. Pine) 3 4—Mr J. R. E. Dick's b g Magdala, aged, 9.2 (Olsen) 0 j 7—Mr TI. Friodlandor's b o Ardenvhor, 3yrs, 8.5 (Bealo) 0 ■ s—Mr D. P. Wilson, jun.'s Marsa, svrs, 7.13 (A. H. Wilson} 0 | 6-Mr W. Walker's b g Brooksdale., syrs, , carried 8.1 (A. M'Kay) 0 I o—Mr J. F. Buchanan's br g Tannhauser, 8.0 (J. M'Comb) 0 ! g—Mr A. F. Roberts's b h Qulrlnus, I syrs, 6.7 (A. M'Donald) 0 J Rorke's Drift and Marsa got a decided

advantage at the start, and turned into the back stretch two lengths clear of Ringform and Ardenvhor, Quirinus bringing up the rear of a fairly close running field. Rorke's Drift dropped back a bit as they ran to the six furlong post, where Ringform was showing clear from Marsa and Ardenvhor. Findhorn there fell away to second last, and Brooksdalo stumbled and lost ground. At the far turn the field was in close order with the exception of Brooksdalo. Turning into the straight Marsa and Ringform were in the lead. Rorke's Drift then moved into third place, and Findhorn also commenced to improve his position, and was fourth into the straight. As they straightened for home Marsa fell away, and at the distance Rorke's Drift ranged alongside Ringform, with Findhorn close up, on the rails. A good finish resulted in Ringform winning by a neck from the top-weight, who beat Findhorn by two and a-half lengths, then came Marsa, five lengths away, and Magdala next. Time, lmin 44sec. WINGATUI STEEPLECHASE. Of 350sovs; second 50sovs and third 25sovs. About two miles and a-quarter. 7— Mr J. Ryan's br g Rechargo, by Renown -Tomboy, aged, 10.11 (F. Ellis) 1 I—Mr1 —Mr J. M'Cubbin's h rn Black Sea, aged, 11.13 (L. Hagerty) 2 6—Mr J. Smith's br g The Brewer, aged, 11.4 (Easton) 3 s—Mr5 —Mr .1 Kirkwood's b g Heatherlca, aged, 11.13 (J. Kirkwood) 0 4—-Mr M. M. Hanley's cr g Carnmore, 6yrs. 11.3 (G. Fielding) 0 3 Mr A. E. Ward's b g Caseshot, aged, 10.3 (A. M'Seveney) 0 2—Mr S. Connelly's b g Oratonu, 6vrs, 10.0 (F. Holmes) 0 B—Mr D. White's eh s Kintailehore, aged, 9.7 (G. M'Seveney) 0 9—Mr W. Gordon's b g Tommy, aged, 9.7 (O. Rood) 0 Caseshot led over the first fence, and showed the way to Tommy and The Brewer over the water jump, Carnmore and Heatherlca bringing up the rear. Caseshot was still in front as the field entered the course proper from The Brewer and Black Sea. Kintaikhore had got to the leaders opposite the stand, but ran off at the second of the stand double, and Caseshot fell at tho sod wall, leaving Oratonu and Black Sea in charge. Oratonu led to the post and rails from Black Sea, The Brewer, Tommy, and Recharge, hut shortly after Tommy commenced to drop away. At the brush double in the back stretch Black Sea ran up to Oratonu, the pair being eight lengths in front of The Brewer, with Recharge fourth, four lengths away, then coming Carnmore. Running to the post and rails Oratonu had drawn out a trifle from Black Sea, Tommy falling back. Oratonu came down at the obstacle, where Carnmore also fell. Going to the water jump Recharge joined Black Sea, and soon showed out in front, the pair being a dozen lengths clear of The Brewer. Recharge led over the last fence, and went on to win easily bv eight lengths from Black Sea, who beat The Brewer by 20 lengths, with Tommy 100 yards further away, fourth. Time, smin 0 2-ssec. WAIRONGOA HANDICAP, Of 175sovs; second 25soys. and third 15sovs. Six furlongs. 3—Mr T. B. MTntyre's br g Bullor, by Canrobert —Tugela, syrs, 9.0 (A. M'Kay) 1 B—Mr8 —Mr F. R. Cross's b g Icilma, aged, carried 7.3 (S. Gibb) 2 4 —Mr J. E. Beck's b g Redshirc, 3vrs, 8.2 (Olson) ... :. ' ... 3 I—Mr R. Longlev's br h Twelfth Night, syrs, 8.1 (J. M'Comb) 0 s—Mr5 —Mr J J. M'Br ! de's eh h Obsono, aged, carried 7.12 (W. Robinson)... 0 7 —Mr R. Sutherland's br h Clvnelish, syrs, 7.10 (Lloyd) 0 2—-Mr J. Stewart's br g Caraid Dileas, 7.7 (F. Holmes) 0 6 —Mr C. White's b in Hornbeam, 4vrs, 6.12 (R. C. Reed) 0 9 —Mr M. L. Spratt's ch g Baritone, 6yrs, carried 6.12 (J. Stonnell) ... 0 10 —Mr J. Samson's ch m Miss Finland, syrs, 6.7 (A. M'Donald) 0 Icilma was the first to show out from a straggling start, then coming Olynelish and Miss Finland. Icilma held his position as they ran to the straight, Buller and Redshire lying next, with Obsono fourth and improving his position. In the run home Buller wore down Icilma, and beat him by a neck, with Redshirc two lengths away, and Obsono fourth. Time, lmin 18sec. HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, Of 130sovs; second 25sovs, and third lOsovs. About two miles. 4 —Mr F. J. Conn's ch g Wellwood, by Castashore —Natator mare, aged, 10.0 (Mr W. Griffiths) 1 I—Messrs1 —Messrs Balfour and Rutherford's ch g Ikowai, aged, 11.9 (R. M'Seveney) 2 6—Mr W. Moylan's ch g St. Pedro, aged, 9.11 (Mr F. Langford) ... 3 7 —Mr W. Gordon's b g Tommy, aged, 11.2 (Easton) 0 2 —Mr .7. Parsons's blk g For'ard, aged, 10.10 (W. Fielding) 0 3 —Mr M. L. Crowe's ch g Debonairo, aged, 10.5 (F. Ellis) 0 s—Mr P. T. Hogan's b g Dalton, syrs, 10.0 (G. Fielding) 0 Debonaire and Dalton led over the first fence, with Tommy in third place. Dalton was the first to enter the course proper, and was joined by For'ard and Debonaire as they crossed the stand double. For'ard immediately after pulled up. Tho rest of the field safely negotiated the. sod wall, and Dalton and Debonaire continued in charge as they ran to tho post and rails, Wellwood bringing up the rear in a fairly close running held. Dalton unseated his rider at tho brush fence turning into the back stretch; and Wellwood run to tho front from Debonaire, who made a faulty jump at the brush fence near the five furlong post and lost second place to Ikowai. Ikowai made a bad jump at the next obstacle, and Debonairo again took second place. Wellwood had charge from Debonaire at the water jump, with Ikowai four lengths away. Debonaire threw out at tho brush fence at tho bottom of the straight, leaving Wellwood and Ikowai to fight out an interesting finish. Wellwood won by a length, with St. Pedro, 20 lengths away, third, and Tommy a. had fourth. Time 4miu 53 3-ssec. IN VERM A V WELTER, HANDICAP, Of 175sovs; second 25sov», and third 15sovs. One mile. I—Mr1 —Mr J. E. Rogers's b g Neuroma, by De la Roy —Redstart, syrs. 9.13 (A. M'Kay) 1 3—Mr W. J. Going's br g Sir Hamilton, aged, 8.9 (O'llailoran) 2 6—Mr G. Small's b m Lady Trent, 6yrs, 8.0 (A. H. Wilson) 3 9 Mr W. Crossan's b g Ogier, syrs, 8.8 (J. M'Comb) 0

2—Mr R. M'Kay's br g All Ready, 4yrs, 8.8 (W. Robinson) 0 11 —Mr R. B. Stivens's ch m Redowa, 4yrs, 8.3 (Olson) 0 B—Mr F. E. Shaw's ch g Gnome, 6vrs, carried 3.5 (Beale) 0 12 —Mr M. L. Spratt's ch g Baritone, 6yrs, carried 8.4£ (O. Reed) 0 10—Mr A. Provan's br g Canrobur, syis, 7.13 (Lloyd) 0 4 —Mrs J. D. Wingham's b h Glenongley, 4yrs, 7.12 (F. Holmes) 0 7—Mr L. C. llazlett's b m iSistcr Regis, syrs, 8.2 (H. Donovan) ... 0 s—Mr5 —Mr J. MTntvre's b m Spanish Princess, 6yrs, 7.7 (Ludlow) 0 13 —Mr F. R. Cross's ch m Pleasure Bent, aged, 7.7 (Gibb) 0 Ogier and Pleasure Bent led out from Lady Trent, Canrobur being left at the post, and Baritone being slow to move. At the six-furlong post Sir Hamilton had displaced Lady Trent from third position, but at the far turn the Birkenhead mare was again lying third to Ogier and Pleasure Bent. Neuroma began to make a forward move, and Sister Regis dropped back. Ogier lost his place before reaching the straight, and Sir Hamilton took up the running from Neuroma. Inside tho distance Neuroma camo away and won nicely by two lengths, with Lady Trent a length and a.-half further off, then All Ready, Glenongley, Pleasure Bent, and Redowa. Time, lmin 45 3-ssec. WINNING OWNERS. The following is a list of the winning owners:—Mr M. Hanley, £4oo;' Messrs F. A. and V. N. Price, £360; Mr A. Drought, £300; Mr J. Ryan, £275; Mr J. Smith. £180; Mr J. Parsons, £165; Mr J. Hymers, £160; Mr J. E. Rogers. £155; Mr W. Walker, £135; Mr T. B. Mlntyro, £135; Mr W. J. Going, £130; Messrs Balfour and Rutherford, £120; Mr F. J. Conn, £120; Mr J. J. Lewis £110; Mr J. Kirkwood, £75; Mr D. H. Roberts, £55; Mr J. M'Callum, £SO; Mr G. Small, £3O; Mr R. C. Gillies, £25; Mr D. Morton, £25; Mr R. Longlev, £25; Mr R. M'Kay, £25; Mr F. R. Cross, £25; Mr W. Movlan, £2O; Messrs R. and 11. Townson, £2O; Mr A. Bovle, £2O; Mr J. Stewart, £ls; Mr J. R. E. Beck £ls; Mr J. Christie, £10 ;—total, £3IBO. AUCKLAND WINTER MEETING. First Day—Saturday, June 3. The Auckland winter meeting was commenced to-day under bright weather conditions. There was a very large crowd present, and the investments on the totalisator aggregated £45,178 10s, as compared with £40,810 10s for the opening day last year In tho Hunt Club Hurdles National feli and broke his log, and had to bo destroyed. Results: — MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE, Of 200sovs. Two miles and a-half. s—Waimai, 12.0 (Rae) 1 2—New York, 10.6 2 7—ldealism, 10.10 3 Also started: 1 Captain Macky 10.6, 9 Flingot 10.13, 3 Hopye 10.10, 4 Ranza Mist 10.8, 6 Sampan 10.6, 8 Taihape 9.12, 10 Heather Boy 9.7. New York was the first to take the last fence, with Waimai close up. In the race home Waimai won by half a length, with Idealism six lengths behind New York. Time, smin 12sec. JERVOIS HANDICAP, Of 200sovs. Seven furlongs. 3—Pendoon, 8.7 (M'Flynn) 1 2—Bowler, 8.0 2 9—Brown Loch, 8.2 3 Also started: 6 Tinoreka 9.13, 1 Auroro 9.5, 14 King of the Valley 9.0, 7 Scrutineer 9.0, 12 Permit 8.11, 4 San Sebastian 8.8, 8 Harlestone 8.5, 11 Kereone 8.4, 15 Penniless 8.4, 5 Blueform 8.4, 16 Porphyry 8.3, 17 Hemisphere 8.2, 18 Sea Dei! 8.1, 22 Inspector 8.1, 21 Parsimony 8.1, 17 Silver Lupin 8.0, 23 Silver Morn 8.0, 18 Sir Rosa 8.0, 20 Lady Winsome 8.0, 10 Idra 8.0, 24 Dewy Morn 8.0, 19 Jocular 8.0, 13 Alf Delaval 8.0. a Bowler led to the distance, where Pendoon took charge and won by a length, with Brown Loch three lengths further back. Time, lmin 31 2-ssec. MAIDEN HURDLES, Of 200sovs. One mile and three-quarters. s—Marconi,5 —Marconi, 10.5 (Henderson) ... 1 B—Glendalough, 9.3 2 I—Lady Sabretache, 10.6 3 Also started: 3 Patronymic 10.6, 2 Lady Lobelia 9.5, 7 Guiding Way 9.3. 4 Maryland 9.3, 6 Royal Regal 9.3, 9 First Call 9.3, 11 Genevieve 9.3, 12 Nildah 9.3, 10 Charge 9.3. Marconi took charge going round the back, and led for the remainder of the race, winning by three lengths. Ten lengths separted the second and third horses. Time, 3min 25sec. Patronymic and Sir Stroud fell at the second fence, and Royal Regel later in tho race. Nildah was pulled up. GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE RACE, Of 1250sovs. Two miles and a-half. I—El Gallo, 10.13 (C. Scott) ... 1 B—To Onga, 10.7 2 7—Tarau Jack, 10 9 3 Also started: 13 Naupata 11.0, 3 Harbour Light 10.12, 12 Marton 10.8 2 Pursefilier 9.7, 9 Spalporion 10.6. 5 Tenacious 10.5, 11 Styrax 10.4, 6 Gladful 10.0, 10 Centenary 9.0, 14 Gluepot 9.0, 15 Ulster 9.0, 4 Soultikoff 9.0. El Gallo was at tho head of the field passing tho stand for the last time round, followed by Gluepot and Styrax. Tho favourite was challenged by To Onga at tho home turn, but ho won by a length and a-half, with Tararu Jack six lengths off. Time, 4min 52 2-ssoc, which is only 2-ssec slower than Wimmera's record. CORNWALL HANDICAP, Of 650sovs. One mile :;id a-quartei. Loloma, 8.2 (C. Brown) 1 Dribblo, 8.1 2 Ladv Penury. 8.12 3 Also started: Multiply 10.6, Battle Eve 9.2, To Papapa 9.0, Castalia d. 9, Fisher 8.9, Fionnula 8.4, King Cbiara 8.2, Signo 8.1, Don Castor 8.0, Gold Lao S 0 Loloma was early in the iead, and she was never headed, winning b> two lengths. Dribble beat Lady Penury by a similar distance. Time. 2min 14 2-sseo. HUNT CLUB HUR.'JLES, Of 200sovs. Two nnes. 10—Tiniroto, 10.0 (Roach) ... 1 6—Union Jack, 10.6 2 s—Captain Lock, 10.3 3 Also started: 4 Ambassador 10.12, 1 Motokio 10.10, 7 National 10.7, 3 Royal Loop 10.0, 3 Duhallow 10.0, 9 Aerofish 10.0, 8 Moilvhawk 10.0, 11 Kiangareka 10.0, 2 Tirau 10.0.. Going down tho back Union Jack went to the front, but was headed by Tiniroto just prior to reaching the last fence. Tiniroto won by a. length, with Captain Look four lengths oh'. Time, 4min 7 5-saee.

MEMBERS' HANDICAP, Of 350so\s. Five furlongs. I—Bluestone, 9.13 (O'Shea) ... 1 17—Torotoro, 8.0 2 10—Bisogne, 8.2 3 Also started: 7 lutterley 10.11. 11 Multiplication 10.6, 14 Glcnroy 10.6. 15 Tinopai 10.5, 8 Kitty Bellairs 9.12, 2 Hygiuas 9.3, 12 Hushman 9.4, 3 Marimba 9.4. 16 Uoieraine 8.12, 4 Royal Chef 3.10. 6 Carlvsian 3.10, 5 Pacuonga 8.10, 9 King Lupin B.S, 13 Bluck Lupin 8.6. 19 Mossman 8.4, 21 Cardrona 3.0, 15 Cold Necklet 8.0, 20 Autumn Rose 8.0. Bluestone was fourth soon after the ttart, but ho took command at the distance, and won by a length and a-quartcr. Bisogne was half a length behind Torotoro. Time, Imin 4scc. Second Day—Monday, June 5. Tho Auckland winter meeting was continued to-day. The weather was fine, and the attendance large. Tho totalisator handled £43,787. as against £44,256 on tho second duy last year. Results:— ORAKEI HURDLES, Of 230sovs. One mile and three-quarters. I—Gluepot, 9.12 (Andcrtoii) ... 1 3—Ulster, 9.1 2 B—Guiding Way, 9.1 3 Also started : 2 Captain Miro 10.1, 5 Lady Lobelia 9.4, 4 Glendalough 9.4, 10 Sir Stroud 9.0, 6 Gwalior 9.0, 9 Kaikhahaoro 9.0, 7 Royal Regal 9.0. Over the last mile Gluepot asserted himself, and was the first to take the last hurdle. He won by a length and a-half. Guiding Way finished seven lengths behind Lister. Royal Regal and Sir Stroud fell. lime, 3min 24sec. RANEURLY WELTER, Of 200sovs: One mile. 2—San Sebastian, 9.5 (Jones) ... 1 4—Brown Loch 9.4 2 s—ldra, 9.0 3 Also started: 10 Tinoreka 10.8, 7 Fionnula 10.6, 13 Salvia 10.4, 1 Aurore 10.2, 8 Don Castor 9.12. 11 King of the Valley 9.11, 9 Scrutineer 9 11, 6 Permit 9.8, 16 Don't 9.2, 20 Nimrod 9.2, 3 Penniless 9.2, 15 Harlestonc 9.2, 19 Heat Wave 9.1, 14 Miss Avalanche 9.1, 18 Porphyrv 9.1, 17 Jocular 9.0, 12 Luperino 9.0, 17 Sir Rosa 9.0. San Sebastian and Brown Loch fought out a great finish, the former winning by three-quarters of a length. Brown Loch beat Idra, who finished fast, by half a length. Time, Imin 46 3-sseo. REM ['ERA HURDLES, Of 400 soys. Two miles. 6-Tragedy King. 10.13 (Hawkins) 1 4—Soulikoff, 9.0 2 7 —Glenorehy, 9.6 3 Also started : 5 Marton 10.6, 3 Spalperion 10.5, 2 Styrax 10.2, 1 Purseiiller 9.9. Going down the back Soultikoff, Pursefiller, and Tragedy King were the leading trio. Tragedy King ant! Soultikoff came over the last fence together, and a magnificent finish resulted in Tragedy King beating his stable mate by half a length. Glenorehy was six lengths behind Soultikoff. Time, 3min 53 3-ssec. GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE, Of I2sosovs. About three miles and a-half. I—El Gallo, 11.5 (Scott) 1 2—Waimai, 11.2 2 3—Ngatoa, 10.13 3 Also started: 5 Captain Jack 11.3, 4 To Ongo 1C.6, 11 Hopye 9.12, 10 Ranza Mist 9.10, 8 Queen's Post 9.7, 6 New York 9.8, 9 Sam Pan 9.8, 7 Captain Macky 9.7. New York '.vent out very fast, and at the first water jump had a good lead from ElGallo, Queen's Post, and Captain Jack, who comprised the next hunch. When the straight was entered for the second time. El Gallo was in the lead. At the first fence of the double in front of the stand the favourite made a faulty jump, but quickly recovered. He was never afterwards troubled, and won pulling up by 100 yards. Waimai finished six lengths in front of Ngatoa, and Hopye was fourth and New York fifth. Time, Smin 3sec —a record for tho race, the previous best time being Smin 9seo, put up bv Covazon. though since the latter won a valley on ton of the hill has been filled, making the track faster. PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP, Of 650sovs. Seven furlongs. 10—Try Fluke, 9.12 (Goldfinch)... 1 4—Lady Penury, 9.13 2 s—Kings—King Chiara, 9.2 3 Also started: 12 Tatterlev 11.2, 3 Flying Start 11.2 and Battleeve 10.0, 1 Multiplication 10.12, 11 Downham 10.11, 2 Loloma 10.1. 7 Te Papapa 9.12, 6 Dribble 9.5, 8 Torotoro 9.4, 13 Black Lupin 9.2, 9 Sodier 9.1. Tattcrley led into the home straight,' but halfway up the running the winner assumed command, and won by three-quarters of a length, while a length and a-half separated thc° second and third horses. Time, Imin 30 2-sscc. JUMPERS' FLAT RACE, Of 20050v6. One mile and a-half. 3—Harbour Light, 10.13 (S. Reid) 1 s—Marconi, 9.7 2 2—Master Kegel, 10.7 3 Also started: 4 Awahou 10.13, 10 Flmgot 9.11, 1 Gallupin 9.7, 8 Takinini 9.5, 7 Blue Garment 9.2, 6 Centenary 9.2, 9 Lady Sabretache 9.0. Gallupin led to the distance, where Harbour Light took the lead and won by a length. "Time, 2min 45 3-sseo. CARBINE PLATE, Of 200sovs. One mile. 2—Pendoon, 11.0 1 I __Fisher. 11.0 2 3_White Blaze. 11.0 3 •Vlso started: 6 Genevieve 11.0, 9 Nilrlah 110 ' 5 Kereone 11.0, 3 Some Star 11.0, 4 Permit 11.0. 7 Alf Delaval 10.10. Entering the straight Pendoon had the race well in hand. He won by three lengths from Fisher, who was a length in front of White Blaze. Time, Imin 46 3-sseo. OTAKI-MAORI RACES. Fihst Day—Saturdat, June 3. The Ot&ki-Maori Racing Club commenced its winter meeting to-day in glorious weather, but the track was somewhat holding. Tho machine handled £20.486 10s for the day, as against £19.500 for last year. Results:— MAIDEN HANDICAP.— Merry Andrew, 1; Rio, 2; Sir Musketry, 3. Also started: Delectro, Akahal, Lochaber, Montalvo, Waiahu, Revocation. Battletide, Prince Delawai'e, Roval Park. Lady Edith, Westella, Belgian Maid. Sylviaroa, Tika, Kenpuru, Waimato. Won by a length. Time. Imin 19seo. FLYING HANDICAP. SGx furlongs.— Golden Grafton. 8.3, 1; Lady Black. 8.12, 2; Trickery, 6.10, 3. Abo started: Phaki, Limpet, Rewarewa, Need, Camp Kettle, Goldbearing, Humorist, Tiora, Namur, Miraculous, Hymen, Try Again. Won by

half a length. Time,* lmin 18 3-sseo. Miraculous and Tiora fell. TAIHOA STEEPLECHASE. Two miles and a-quarter.—Paxemata, .9.9, 1; Wirokino, 9.10, 2; Kirkby. 9.7, 3. Also started: Darby Paul, Parewanui, Nita, Kauwairoa, Keynote. Won by two lengths. Time, 4min 31 -2-sscc. Parewanui fell and Keynote lost his rider. RALKAWA Cup. One mile and a-quar-ter. —George, 7.2, 1; Lady Louisa, 7.11. 2; Bradamante, 6.10, 3. Also started: Rewi Poto, Kooya, Taringamutu, Square Deal, Orleans, Gold Soult, Master Moutoa, Want, Merry Gain, Sicily, Roumania. George led all the way and won comfortably by two lengths. Lady Louisa, Bradamante, and Kooya finished almost in line. Time, 2min 13 3-ssec. OTAKI HACK HANDICAP. One mile. —Maid o" Gowric, 3.2, 1; Pall Mall, 6.7, 2; Paraoa, 8.10, 3. Also started: Cello, Pomeroy, Fore, Ballyhar, Merry Dale, Benison. Won easily by three lengths. Time, lmin 46sec. RAHUI HANDICAP. Six furlongs Veto, 7.11, 1; Moutoa Queen, 7.12, 2; Tirana, 7.5, 3. Also started: Daytime, Sedd-el-Bahr. Depredation, Hush-a-bye, Coropet, Mount Victoria, Martial Air, Master Achilles, Ohiwai, Step. _ Won easily by four lengths. Time, lmin 16 3-sscc. BIRTHDAY WELTER. Seven furlongs. —Manu, 8.9, 1; Cherry Blossom, 9.13, 2; Kukri, 8.10, 5. Also started: Shaki, Firing Line. Starengo, Soporific. Black-and-Amber, Sir Wallace, Amity, Sir Agnes, Crown Imperial, Coral, King. Won by a length. Time, lmin olf-ec. Second Day—Monday, June 5. The Otaki-Maori races were concluded tod'.y. The totalisator investments were £1897, as against £13,249 on the corresponding day last year. Results : TELEGRAPH HANDICAP.—Samisen, 9.3, 1; Merry Andrew, 7.11, 2; Mexrie Poto, 6.10, 3. Also started: Golden Grafton, Limpet, Rewa Rewa, Need, Martlet, Camp Kettle, Goldbearing, Starengo, Tiora, Humourist, Roderick, Trickery, Namur, Hymen, Miraculous, Montalvo. Won by a ne'ek. Time, lmin 3sec. TE ROTO STEEPLECHASE.— Kirkby, 9.9, 1; Immensity, 11.12, 2; Darby Paul, IC.IO, 3 Also started: Parewanui, Wirokino, Nita Cron, Park. Won by two lengths. Wirokino fell. Time, 3min 52scc. HUIA HANDICAP.—Lady Louisa, 8.3, lj Kooya, 8.9, 2; Gold Soult, 7.10, 3. Also started: Rewi Poto, Square Deal, Orleans, George, Sedd-el-Bahr, Princess Moutoa, Bradamante, Hush-a-byc, Maid o' Gowrie, Want, Sicily, Immer, Roumania. Won by a length. Time, lmin 43scc. STEWARDS' HANDICAP—Lady Black, 8.13, 1; Cherry Blossom, 8.8, 2; Manu, 7.11, 3. Also started: Pararoa, Ballyhar, Starengo, Pall Mall. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 30 2-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP —Depredation, 7.10, 1; Mount Victoria, 7.5, 2; Tirana, 7.5, 3. Also started: Veto, Daytime, Moutoa Qu»en, Bradamante, Martial Ah-, Ohiwai, Jean Laddo, Step. Won by a length. Time, lmin 15sec. OHAU WELTER—Kukri, 8.6, 1; Fore, 9.6, 2; Amity, 8.2, 3. Also started: Namur, Soporific, Black-and-Amber, Royal Park, Crown Imperial 11, Waika, Sir Agnes, Battletide. Won bv a head. Time, lmin 45sec. FINAL SCURRY. Revocation, 1; Birkenetta, 2; Rio, 3. Also started: Lochaber, Montalvo, Try Again, Delecto, Prince Delaware, Belgian Maid. Wcstella, Lady Masoott, Kenepuru, Sir Musketry, Waimatoa, Lady Edith, Wairenga, Bayswater, Battletide. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 4sec. CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING MEETING. Fikst Day-Thursday. June l. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club's winter meeting was opened to-day in disagreeable weather. Rain fell at intervals, and the track was very heavy. The totalisator handled £13 : 869, as against £18,477 10s last vear. Results:— LADIES' BRACELET (Saddle), of 75sovs. One mile and a-half.—2 Patarcl, Bsec, 1; 9 Imperial Ann, 7seo, 2; 1 Sherry, 7eec, 3. Also started: 7 Eric Child 4sec, 10 Wild Night 4scc, 17 Belruugh ssec, 17 Bertha Galindo ssec, 13 Red Bell 5-soc, 6 Campaign 6sec, 16 Precision 6sec, 14 Dentistry 6scc, 4 Clogs 6sec, 8 Rose Traccy 6sec, 5 Eetter Luck 7scc and Hilda Wood 7sec (coupled), 12 Evermore 7sec and Cascade 7sec (coupled), 1 Match 7.-;ec (coupled with Sherry), 2 Rothino 7sec and Planter Bsec (coupied), 12 Golden Sapling Ssee, 11 Fragic Bscc and Vv'ild Sun Bsec (coupled), 2 Chocolate Soldier Bsec (coupled with Pataxd). Won by two lengths. Time, 4min 7sec. PENINSULA HANDICAP (Harness), of lOOsovs. Two miles.—2 Hannah M., 25sec, 1; 4 Goldstream. 19scc, 2; 6 Albert Wallace, 25sec, 3. Also started: 12 Wood Drift ISscc, 9 Neigh 18sec, 11 Storm Cloud IQseo, 4 General Jo lira 25sec (coupled with Goldstream), 8 Gay Wilkes 21scc, 3 Cora Dillon 21sec, 10 Royal Shot 22sec, 12 Edina 23seo, 7 Erleen 23sec and Wild Thorpe 25sec (coupled), 1 Lady Willings 25sec, 5 Great Britain 25see, and 6 Bridgewood 25sec (coupled with Albert Wallace). Won by a head. Time, smin 15sec. KING GEORGE HANDICAP (Harness), of 45050v3. Two miles.—l Admiral Wood, 4eeo, 1; 10 Princess Sherwood, 6sec, 2; 5 Sit. Kevin, 6sec, 3. Also started: 9 Denver Huon 2sec and Mandareno 7sco (coupled), 6 Tommy 0. 2sec, 1 Rena Pointer 4seo, Muricata 6sec (coupled with Admiral Wood), 12 Evelyn 4seo. 11 Steel Bell ssee, 7 Persuader 6sec, 3 Frandocia 6scc, 2 Sherwood 7sec,' 4 St. Ursula 7sec, 8 Succeed 7sec, 14 Eccentric c'seo, 12 Little Tib 9sec. Won bv eight lengths. Time, 4min 55sec. LYTTELTON HANDICAP (Saddle), of 120sovs. Two miles. —1 Branston, 12sec, and 2 Captain Stanley, 14see, a dead heat; 5 Young Tohu, Usee, 3. Also 'fitarted: 14 Truganini 4seo, 11 The Chief 6scc,_ 7 Mokau 6sec, 4 Pax Bsec, 11 General Link lOsec, 3 Beach Boy lOsec, 6 Irvwin Usee, 8 Darkness 12sec, 13 Bloomfiold losec, 10 Energy 16sec, 9 Irvingwood 16sec. Times: Branston, smin 9 2-ssoc; Captain Stanley, 6min 10 3-sscc ADVANCE HANDICAP (Harness), of lSOsovs. One mile and a-half. —1 Antonio, scratch, 1; 4 Agathos, sseo, 2; 12 Irvar, ssec, i. Also started: 11 Crown Prince 4sec, 2 O.T.C. 4sco, 5 Simgod ssec, 10 Queon Tracey 6seo, 3 Makomako 6sec, 7 Lindetta osec, 12 Piecework 03CC, 8 Al Franz 6sec, 6 Vera iC. Bsec, 9 Mountain Palm Bwc. Won bv half a length. Time, 3min 39 2-sseo. 'WINTER OATS HANDICAP (Harness), of 125sovs. Two miles.—B King Capitalist, 12soc, 1 > 1 Madam Shaw, 16soo, 2 j 2 Great Aubudon, 9seo, 3. Also started: 4 Electrocute scratch, 5 Olivo L. iCteeo, 12 Paul Huon llseo, 10 Crlbwood ISseo, 9 Havana

16seo, 11 Macwood. 17soc, 12 Rubican 19sec, 7 James Madison 21eeo, 3 Pactolus To-night 23«0c. Won by three lengths. Time, smm 15 3-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP (Harness), of ZOOsovs. One mile.—l John Dillon, 3sec, 1; 6 Bingana, ssec, 2; 5 Franzalena, 4sco, 3. Also started: 2 Crometall 2see (coupled with John Dillon), 3 Jingle 3scc, 7 Mountain Roso 3eec, 4 Tamarisk ssec, 10 Miss Advocate 6sec, 11 Louio Drift 6sec, 8 Rose Dillon 6seo, 1 Ngaraima 6seo, 9 Galvanita 6seo. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 29 2-ssec AU REVCIR HANDICAP (Saddle), of 140sovs. One mile.—2 0.1. C., 2sec, 1; 5 Lord Audley, 6sec, 2; 7 Kokemocr, osec, 3. Also started: 3 Aberfeldy 2sec, 12 Annie Dillon Ssec, 8 Scottish Mao 3sec and Rotheida 3sec (coupled), 10 Chelston 3sec and King's Lynn 4sec (coupled), 9 Vera K ssec, 4 Woodvere Ssec, 13 Galedon 6see, 11 Texas 6sec, 1 Sceptre 6sec and General Wylie 6sec (coupled), 5 Mountain Palm 6sec coupled with Lord Audrey). Won by half a length. Time, 2min 22 2-ssec. Second Day —Saturday, June 3. The weather was fine for the second day of the Canterbury Park Trotting meeting, but the track was heavy. The attendance was very large, and £25,329 10s went through the totalisator. as compared with £21,000 for the second day last year. The total for the meeting was £39,198 10s as against £39,484 last year. Results:— LADIES" BRACELET. One mite and a-half. —5 Schnapps, 3sec, 1; 8 Galindo Belle, 4sec, 2 ; 2 George IV, 2scc, 3. Also started : 4 Erlean' scratch, 6 Delta 2sec, 7 Lord Agapanthus 2sec, 3 Princess Elmo 2scc, 1 Lady Natalie 2sec, 14 Sweet Colo 3sec, 11 Bettina 3scc, 10 Silver Drift 3sec, 15 Radiance 3scc, 1 Agnes Chief 3sec, 14 Little Charm 4sec, 13 Oneida 4sec, 9 Girlefan ssec, 16 Golden Sapling ssec. Won easily. Time, 3min 55 2-ssec. PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP. Two miles. —1 Maori Princess, 17eec, 1; 8 Jessie's Dream, 13see, 2; 3 Gay Wilkes, 12sec, 3. Also started : 12 Arcadian sseo and Ohocolato Soldier 17sec (coupled),' 13 James Madison Bseo, 7 Paddy Lyncl lOsec, 5 Sergeant Havelock llseo, 9 Rudston 13seo, 15 Franz Hanlon 15sec, 19 Agnes W 15sec, 16 Dandy Lyons 16see, 18 Hiroki 16sec, 17 Blythe Lad 16sec, 6 Happy Jack 16sec, 11 Lady Patrioia 16sec, 14 Amazona 16sec, 10 Roso Palm 17scc, 1 Koromiko 17sec (coupled with Maori Princess), 4 Thora 17sec and Marella 17sec (coupled), 2 Lulu Child 17sec and Eric Child 17seo (coupled). Pluinpton Handicajj. Two miles. —1 Lady Haldane, 9sec, 1; 4 Princess Sherwood, 3sec, 2; 7 Agathos, lOsec, 3. Also started: 10 Denver Huon scr, 5 Tommy C. scr, 12 Antonio 3sec, 11 Persuader 4seo, 9 St. Ursula sscc, 6 Stanley's Child 7sec, 12 General Wilkes Bseo, 15 Red Mac Bsec. 3 George Hard Bsec, 13 Oinako Bsec, 8 0.1. C. lOsec, 14 Capriccio lOsec. W T on easily. Time, 4rnin 55 3-ssec. MJDDLETON HANDICAP. Two miles. —5 Voter, Usee, 1; 3 Treasure Seeker, Usee, 2; 9 True Spec, 15sec, 3. Also started : 13 The Chief Usee, 3 Mokau 13scc (coupled with Treasure Seeker), 14 Hova Usee, 7 Pax 13sec, 12 Galindo Lou 13sec, 1 Captain Stanley 14sec, 6 Papeete 15sec, 2 Flora Traeey 15see, 8 Beach Boy 15sec, 10 General Link 15sec, 11 Miss Salisbury 16sec,, 5 Irvwin 16sec. Won by throe lengths. Time, smin lsec. SOCKBURN HANDICAP. Two miles.— 1 Hardy Wilkes. Usee, 1; 3 Electrocute, scr, 2; 9 Paul Huon, Usee, 3. Also started : 4 Eruption 7sec, 10 Truganini 7sec, 2 Lord Roanchild Bsec and Imperial Crown lOsec (coupled). 5 Olive L. lOsec, 7 Flamingo lOsec, 8 Norval King lOsec, 6 Auckland Girl Usee. Won by yards. Time, smin 5 4-ssee. STEWARDS' HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter.—9 Tommy C, lsec. 1; 2 Adelaido Direct, lsec, 2; 14 Steel Bell. 3seo, 3. started: 13 Don Csesar scr, 6 St. Kevin scr, 10 Eccentric 2sec, 6 Frank Traccy 2sec, 8 Sherwood 2scc, 4 Jingle 3sec, 12 Perfiuader 4soc, 1 Colmena ssec, 7 Succeed ssec, 3 King's General 6sec, 11 Bingana 6see. Won by three lengths. Time. 2min 55 2-ssee. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. One mile.— 7 Mountain Pain), 9sec, 1; 1 Queen's Patch, 9seo, 2; 4 Young Tohu, Bsec, 3. Also started: 18 Louie Drift ssoc, 13 Specification Jun. ssec. 5 Radiant Morn 6?cc, 8 Waterlog 6scc, 11 Aimic Dillon 6sec, 12 Rotheida 6scc, 2 Lodestar 7sec and Woodvere (coupled), 3 Sinoda Bsec. 15 Harold Minto B«ec." 10 Sir Elmo 14 Caledon 9f»ec, 9 Sceptre 9sec, 6 T.F.C. 9sec and General Wylie 9sec (coupled), 17 Major Rothsea 9seo and Ard Cairn 9see (coupled). Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 28sec. FINAL HANDICAP. One mile—lo Minston, 4seo, 1; 5 Bingana. ssec 2; 14 Dcsdemona, 3sec, 3. Also started: 1 St. Kevin scr. 3 Frandocia lsec, 11 St. Ursula 2sec, 6 Princess Sherwood 2sec, 2 Author Dillon 3scc, 9 Jingle 3sec. 8 Mountain Rose 4seo, 12 Red Mao 4sco, 5 Little Tib 4seo (coupled with Bingana). 13 Bright sseo. 7 Franzalena ssoc, 4 Stanley's Child sseo. Won by three lengths. Time, 2mm 21scc. EACINfi IN H9GLAND NEW DERBY WON BY FIFINELLA. LONDON, May 30. Tho following is the result of THE NEW DERBY (run at Newmarket). For three-year-olds. _ Colts, 9.0; fillies, 8.9. E. Hulton s ch f Fifinella, by Polymelus —Silver Fowl 1 Mr Fairie's b 0 Kwangsu. by Cicero— Galicia ... 2 J. Sandford's b o Nassovian, by William tho Third —Veneration II 3 Fifinella was runner-up to Lord Derby's Canyon in tho One Thousand Guineas. Only on two other occasions for half a centtiry has a mare won tho Derbv—Signorinetta in 1906 and Tagalie, an outsider, in 1912. It was a quiet meeting, tho usual public, features being conspicuously .ibsent. There was a small attendance. Ten horses started. Kwangsu, who was favourite, looked a sure winner 200 yards from Ehe post, but Fifinella, coming fast on tho rails, won an exciting finish by a nook in the last few strides. A head separated the second and third horses. CHESTE-RiTELD H A NDICA P. This was won by His- Majesty the King's Friar Marcus, with Vanite second, unci Queen of tho Seas third. OAKS STAKES. i-ONDON, June 1. A ~-■. rkt.-l following was tho

OAKS STAKES. For three-year-old fillies. Weight, 9.0. One mile and a-h..lf. E. Hulton's ch f Fifinella, by Polymelus —Silver Fowl 1 L Neumann's br f Salamandra, by St. Frusquin—Electra 2 Market Girl 3 Fifinella won the New Derby on Tuesday (Received June 2, at 5.5 p.m.) Fifinella won In a canter. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. SYDNEY, June 5. There was fine weather for the holiday (King's Birthday), and big crowds attended the races and other events. The chief race resulted : WINTER STAKES.—Bursar 1, The Christian Brother 2, Galtee Queen 3. Seventeen started. Won by a length. Time, 2min 20sec. ADELAIDE, June 3. The following is the result of the Birthday Cup:—Cvklon 1, Hoyston 2. Royal Commander 3. Won by throe lengths. Time, 2min 40gsec. June 5. ALDERMAN CUP.—Rosanna 1, Juan Fernandez 2, Koodgoorong 3. BRISBANE CUP. BRISBANE, May 31. The Brisbane Cup, two miles, run to-day, resulted : Domaranthis 1, Legros 2, Ulva'a Isle 3. Won bv four lengths. Time, 3min 30sec. June 3. The following is the result of the Moreton Handicap:—Canzone 1, Rosewood Lad 2, Wailand 3. Twelve horses started. Won by a head. Time, 2min 30isec. WE Eft fITS, ACCEPTANCES, Etc. ASHBURTON TROTTING HANDICAPS. Trial Handicap (harness), of 125sovs. One mile and a-half. —Harold Junior scratch, Goldstreatn 7 seconds, Royal George 9, Schnapps 9, SearchfieJd 10, M'Conachic 11, The Lark 11. Bloomfield 12, Peggy Pride 12 Irvingwood 12, Albert Wallace 12, Royal Shot 14, No Shcnanaghan 14, Vermilion 16, General Joffre 16, Forest Child 16, Stella C. 16. Lady Willings 16. Lady Rennetta 17, Two Bells' 17, Zara 17, Vera Mauritius 17, Beewood 17, Dolly Woodburn 17, Sally Brass 17, Great Britain 17, Delta 17, Bridgewood 17. On Guard 17. Erin's Queen 17. Galindo Belie 17, Zam Buk 17, Bittona 19, Agnes Chief 19, Miss Sylvia 20, Coalition 20, Lady Moth 20, Lady Jinks 20, Red Empress 20, Tarah 20, Xavier 20. Long beach Handicap (saddle), of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—Treasure Seeker scratch, Ohapi 3 seconds, Kelso 3, Craibwood 3, Commander Bell 3, Tika 4, Havana 5. Arcadian 6, May field 9, James Madison 9. Bowbells 9, Jessie's Dream 9, Sergeant Havelock 10, Rudston 11, Carl 11. Red Lancer 14, Heriot 14, L.R. 14, Lulu Child 14, Happy Jack 14, Patard 14, Ivory Bells 14, Lavian 16, Thora 16, Silver King 16, Ella Princess 16, Investment 16, Huon Child L 6, Sherry 16, Degree 17, Quince Tree 17, Micky Marr 17. Colonel Havelock 17, Belraugh 17, Blackball 17, Rose Palm 17, Lionheart 18, Red 801 l 18, Winiata 18, Master Ebony 18. Ashburion Trotting Cup (harness), of 350sovs. Two miles. —Denver Huon scratch, Tommy C. scratch. Evelyn 2 seconds, Princess Sherwood 2, Steel Bell 3, St. Kevin 3, Antonio 3, Adelaide Direct 3, Frandocia 4, St. Ursula 5, Cathedral Chimes 5. Lady Haldane 5. Mintson 5, Eccentric 6. Stanley's Child 7, Bell Metal 7. St. Swithin 7, George Hard 8, General Wilkes 8. Red Mac 8, Moneymaker 8, Oinako 8, Coal King 9, Electrocute 9, Sir Fulham 9. Agathoa 9, Gold Crest 10, The Maid 10, 0.1. C. 10, Annie K. 11, Sungod 11, Specification Junior 11, Moorland 11. Amateur Handicap (harness), of lOOsovs. One mile. —Dollywood scratch, The Sovereign 1 second. Joyful 1, Searchlight 3, Schnapps 3, Strategy 3, The Lark 4. Honest Mae 5, Dorothy Dillon 5, Irvingwood 5, Albert Wallace 5, Little Hector 6, No Shenanaghan 6, Quincey Belle 7, Forest Child 7, Vermilion 7, Vendetta 7, Rose Gauntlet 8, Proud Spring 8, Queen Helen 8, Accelorate 8, Bell Vere filly 8. Bella Vesta 8, Dardanelles 8, Galindo Belle 8, Agesina 8, Dillon Maid 8. 801 l Meadow 9, Princess Victor 9, Princess Elmo 9, Zam Buk 9. Delta 9. Silver Drift 9. Robert Lyons 9, Willow Vere 9, Bittena 9. Sweet Cole 10, Lady Jinks 10, Palmdalo 10, Mavis 10 Tarah 10. M'ss Sylvia 10, Xavier 10. Acton Handicap (saddle), of 175sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Queen Tracey scr, Treasure Seeker 1 second, Chelston 1 Mountain Palm 1, Lord Aucliey 2, Young Tbhu 2, Harold Devon 2, Trixie Mac 4, Wingatui 4, General Wylie- 4, Galindo Lou 4, Bergan 4, Kitty's Tux 4, Pax 4, True Spec '4, Caledon 5, Kokeinoor 5, General Link 5, George M'Kinney 5, King Karri 5, Scenery 5, Major Rothsea 5, Inwood 5, Mollie M'Kinney 5, Fanny Dillon 5, Flora Tracey 5, Captain Stanley 5, Darkness 6, John Peel 6, Texas 6, El Rosa 6, Rearguard 6, Royal George 6, Miss Elexa 6, Irvwin 6, The" Sovereign 7, Maud Tracey 7, St, Leo 7, Strategy 8, Bloomfield 8, Master Rothschild 8. Wood Drift 8, M'Conachie 8, Lotitia 8, Rorke's Drift 8, Lyndhurst 8, Honest Mac 8, Peggy Pride 8, Ethol Donna 8. President's Handicap (harness), of 135sovs. Two miles. —King Capitalist sor, Woodchild scr, Kelso 5 seconds, Craibwood 5, El Carbine 5, Commander 801 l 5, Tika 6, Arcadian 9, Rubican 10, Maori Princess 12, Jessie's Dream 13, Pino Bell 15, Rudston 16, Tattles 16, Blyt'he Lad 19, Amazona. 19, Lady Patricia 19, Red Lancer 19, Dandy Lyons 20, Happy Jack 20, Succorv 20, Tarawera 20, Lavian 20, Lulu Child 20" Bonilene 20, Bohemian 21, Jaylin 21, Huon Child 21, Thora 21, Eric Child 21, Rose Palm 22, King Pirate 22, Silver King 21, Black Tom 22, Chocolate Soldier 22.

Winter Handicap (harness), of 250sovs. One mile and a-quaxter. —St. Kevin scr, Denver Huon 1 second. Frandocia 1, Evelyn. 2, Princess Sherwood 2, Sherwood 2. Frank Tracey 2, St. Ursula 2, Eccentric 2, Mintson 2, Antonio 2, Dcsdcmona 3, Manderene 3, Gromstall 3. Author Dillon 3. Jingle 3, Steel Bell 3. Little Tib 4, Persuader 4, Mountain Rose 4, Bell Metal 4, Red Mac 4, 'Cello Sydney Wilkes 4, Stanley's Child 5, Succeed 5, Sir Fulnmn 5 ; Joan" of Arc 5, The Whip 5, Colinena- 5. Phingari 5, Franzalena 5, Npairama 6. Rose Dillon 6. Farewell Htindioao (harness), of ICOsovs. One railo. —Hose. Dillon scr, Louie Drift scr, The Maid scr, Rothanio scr, Sungod 1 second, Piecework 1, Bacchus 1, Treasure Seeker 2, Mountain Palm 2, Lodestar 2, King Lynn 2, Lothario 2, Rothcidu 2, Mako Mako 2, Ghelston 2, La Franz 3, Lucille. 3, Sir Elmo 3, Woodvero 3, Lord Audloy 3, Lenr 3, Queen Patch 3, Blackford 3, Vera K. 3, Young Tolm 3, Scenery 4, TrixioMao 4, General Wylio 4, Galindo Lou 4,

St. Louis 4, Watchman 4, Bergan 4, Kitty's Tux 4, Sweet Pet 4, Pax 4, True Spec 4, Miss Elexa 5, General Link 5, Fanny Dillon 5, Armature 5, Inwood 5, Mollie M'Kinney 5, Rema Rosa 5, Caledon 5. GISBORNE HANDICAPS. Park Hurdles. Two miles.—Diavola 11.3, Spalperion 11.1, Crispeen 1C.9, Downham 10.2, Bravsst 10.1, Marconi 9.11, Jem 9.9, Nioomar 9.8. Gazette 9.4, Master Timi 9.2.. Bodenham 9.2, Nfldoh 9.0. Flying Handicap. Six furlongs. —Downham 11.0, Multifual 10.7, Castalia 10.5, Zeus 10.5. Try Fluke 10.1. Carlysian 9.9, Waiorewa 9.6" Worcester 9.3, Gliseando 9.3. King of Athol 9.0, Penroe 9.0, Multikoff 9.0, Lord Ainslie 9.0. Gisborne Steeplechase. Three miles. — Immensity 11.6, Braeburn 11.3. Spalperion 11.3. Fagot 10.8. Lady Sabretache 10.5, Bravest 10.0. Lady Bibbero 9.10. Kurapotangi 9.7, Merry Land 9.7, Rercko'hu 9.7. Hack Flat Handicap.' Seven furlongs. — Golden Lyte 10.10. King of Athol 10.3, Con 9.11. Penroe 9.10. Otara 9.10. Marototara 9.10. Colonnade 9.7. Lord Ainslie 9.3. Parsimony 9.2. Admiral Boattie 9.2. Grand Idea 9.2. Carburetter 9.0. Silver Lupin 9.0. Brunswick 9.0. Uawa 9.0, Natalite 9.0. Kaiwhakahahore 9.0. Tramwav Steeplechase. Two miles. — Immensity 12.3, Master Malachi 10.12. Stockade 10.8. Jem 10.7, Paremata 10.6. The Chef 10.0. Captain Lock 9.7. Thau 9.7, Kaingancka 9.7, Rorekohu 9.7, Merry Land 9.7, Kurapotonga 9.7. Tamsin 9.7. Winter Oats Handicap. One mile and a-quarter. —Koova 11.8. Rupahu 10.13, Multiojpal 10.6. Castalia 10.5, Multifual 10.3. Diavola 10.'3. Soldier 9.10, Fionnula 9.7. Signo 9.6 The Summit 9.6, Worcester 9.3. Toki 9.2.' Whakahoki 9.0, Multikoff 9.0, Montiform 9.0, No Idea 9.0. AUSTRALIAN GRAND NATIONALS. MELBOURNE, June 1. The following additional entries have been received : Grand National Hurdle Race.—Sleight-of-hand, Pursefilier, El Gallo. Grand National Steeplechase. —Morn-ng, El Gallo. May 31. The entries for the Grand National Hurdle Race include Merrhmx, and those for the Steeplechase Tim Doolan N.Z. TROTTING ASSOCIATION. CIIRISTCHURCH, June 2. At a meeting of the board of the New Zealand Trotting Association this afterroon a letter was received from the West Australian Trotting Association asking the board's opinion in regard to a conference to endeavour to bring about uniformity in the rules in Australia and New Zealand. The president (Mr P. Selig) said he would be asking for leave of absence, and would be proceeding to Sydney. If he could do anything while there for the New Zealand Trotting Association he would be only too pleased to do so. It was decided to write to the West Australian Association and the New South Wales Trotting Club giving the dates on which the president would be in Sydney, lcavinq- it to them to arrange a conference if they thought it advisable. The Minister of Internal Affairs wrote forwarding a copy of the letter which he had sent to the Northern Trotting Horseowners. Breeders, and Trainers' Association in reference to that body's dispute with the Auckland Trotting Club, and stating that after investigating he did not feel called upon to interfere in a matter that had already been dealt with by the governing body. The president said that it was gratifying to find that the board's position as the court of appeal in the sport was recognised bv the Minister. Tho Forbury Park Trotting Club forwarded particulars of an inquiry into the running of Nora M'Kinney. Tho stewards had decided to take no action, but considered the case suspicious. It was decided to write to the club pointing out that its procedure was wrong under the rules, as the inquiry should have been conducted as on a protest. It was resolved —" That as soon as the Military Service Bill now before the House becomes law the resolution par-sod by the board declining to grant licenses to single men eligible for enlistment be rescinded." Tho President stated that he had been making inquiries regarding the finances of the association and the secretary had taken out some figures dealing with the board's position. It seemed to'him that they required additional revenue. It was decided to propose at the coming' conference that the foe for trainers' licenses and riders' and drivers' licenses bo raised to 7s 6d each, and the fee for the registration of joint interests be raised to 10s. The president was granted leave of absence during his visit to Sydney. PENALTIES OR RE-HANDICAPS. ( CIIRISTCHURCH, May 30. At the annual meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club Mr J. S. Barrett brought up the question of re-handicapping as against fixed penalties. Some other clubs had adopted the system of re-handicapping, he .-aid, and though tho merits of these methods were a matter for academical discussion, those proficient in tho science of handicapping had remarked on the injustice possible under the system of fixed penalties. This was apparent in connection with tho club's Easter meeting, at which the penalty for winning the Great Easter Handicap was 141 b. Two horses might run a dead heat, or a horse might win by 10 yards, but in both cases the penalty would bo the same, and an obvious injustice was created. In the Stewards' Handicap and the New Zealand Cup there was no possibility of this. The Chairman (Mr Buckley) said the handicapping question had boon thrashed out time after time, and however the question was looked at or put there wore difficulties. The committee of the club had almost unanimously held that the penalty system \?as bettor'than re-handicapping. Martins broke down so badly while contesting the Oamaru Oun last week that it was considered advisable to destroy him. At his best ho was a_ useful performer and it is bad luck for his connections to lose the Martian gelding, who was right on tho top of his form