RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Otago Witness, Issue 3403, 4 June 1919, Page 49

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

AUCKLAND RACES. , Fibst Day—Sattoday, May 31.

The Auckland Racing Club's winter meeting was opened in splendid weather, hut the course was holding consequent upon the recent heavy rains. There was a very large attendance, and the totalisation: handled £60.238, as against £59,453 10s on the corresponding clay last year. Iu the Great Northern Hurdles SleighVof-Hand, Paraoa, and Art sell; Results:

MAIDEN- STEEPLECHASE, Of 250sovs. Two miles and a-half. I—Tenacious, 11.8 (Rae) .. .. 1 B—Ulster, 9.9 2 2—Bore, 11.8 • .•• 3 -, Also started;, 6 Sir John 9.7, 4 Yellow-and White 9.7, 6 Sniper 9.7. ', Ulster took command entering on the last round from Bore and Tenacious. Ulster led over the last jump, but was immediately challenged by Tenacious. In a good finisn Tenacious won by a neck, with Bore two and a-half lengths away. Time, smm 9sec. YeUow-and-White fell, and Sniper was left at the post. JERVOIS HANDICAP, Of 260sovs. Seven furlongs. 4—Comedy Prince, 9.8 (Ryan) .. 1 St—Hineamaru, 10.9 2 13—General Stephen, 8.13 .. .. f _ Also started: 1 Hallow 10.1, 5 Torchlight 9.8 ' and Admiral Advance 8.2 (coupled), 6 Independence 9.8, 23 Scottish Knight 9.3,,22 Blue-and-Black 9.2, 9 Cambridge 9.2, 7 Dont 8.13, 20 Glucian 8.13, 17 Lady Paula 8.12 12 Penona 8.8, 24 Idra 8.7, 2 Gatherer 8.7 and Omabu 8.7 (coupled), 10 Rangd Aroha 8.7 and Golden Petal 8.4 (coupled), 16 Elate 8.2 and Hessian 8.0 (coupled), 18 Backfire 8.0 and Isingarch 8.0 (coupled), 21 Te Oro 8.0, 8 Duchess Eudorus 8.0, 15 Te Miro 8.0 and Hypotheses 8.0 (coupled), 19 Penella 8.0 and Silver Lode 8.0 (coupled), 14 Mirunar 8.0 and , General Advance 8.0 (coupled). Hallow led over the initial stages from Comedy Prince and General Stephen. Comedy Prince took command after two furlongs had been covered, and led into the straight from Hineamaru and General Stephen. The leader maintained his advantage, winning easily by two and a-half lengths, with a eirndlar distance between second and third. Time, Imin 82sec. MAIDEN HURDLES,

Of 250sovs. One mile and three-quarters. I—Garry Owen, 10.7 (Keepa) .. 1 6—Reformation, 9.0 .. ... .. 2 '6—LodhelLa, 10.7 .. 8 Also started: 2 Minister 11.9, 7 Orpheum 10.10, 8 Monopole 10.8, 5 Signature 9.8, S Keystone 9.2, 9 Totdra Jack 9.0, 11 Entente Ooirdiale 9.0, 10 Mestee 9.0. Garry Owen led from the start, winning easily by a length, with three lengths between second third. Time, 3min 21 3-ssec. GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES, Of 1500sove. Two miles and a-half. B—Oyndo, 9.2-(M'Flynn) .. .. 1 2—Thrace, 10.10 1 2 4—Master Lupin, 10.10 .. .. 3 Also started: 9 Kauri King 11.8, 6 Art 11.5, 7 Euripos 11.3, 1 Sleight-of-Hand 10.13, 5 ;Paraoa 10.7, 8 Te Onga 9.2,- 10 Colonel Soult 9.2, 11 Kinkora 9.0. Thrace led four furlongs from home, where Oynio assumed command. Going «ut Cynic won easily by three lengths, with Master Lupin, who was always well placed, two lengths away. Colonel Soult was fourth. Time, 4min 65seo. CORNWALL HANDICAP, Of 750sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 2—Alteration, 8.7 (Gray) .. .. 1 I—Mangamahoe,l—Mangamahoe, 9.2 2 B—Bedford, 9.12 .. 3 Also started: 6 Mullingar 9.2, 10 Sir Ralph 9.1, 5 Hyllus 8.12, 4 All Talk 8.12, 11 Paddington Green 8.9, 8 White Blaze 8.7, 7 Housewife 8.2, 9 Lady Energy 8.0. White Blaze made the early running from Lady Energy, Mullingar, and Bedford. At the entrance to the straight Bedford and Mangamahoe became prominent, with Alteration coming fast. At the distance Alteration challenged, and, going on, won comfortably by three-quarters of a length, with Bedford half a length away. Time, 2min lGsec. HUNT CLUB HURDLES, Of 250sovs. Two miles. I—Benzine, 10.12 (Warner) .. .. 1 s—Swastika, 10.2 2 B—Peneton, 11.5 8 Also started: 8 Dunrobin 123, 7 Jacaranda 10.12, 9 Aroha 10.2, 2 Hikurangi 10.2, 10 Master Bijou 10.2, 11 Gi>ey Star 10.2, 6 Johnnie Paul 10.0, 4 Oakleigh 10.0, 12 Lablanche io.o. Benzine led all the way, winning easily by four lengths, with Peneton, who finished well, three lengths away. Time, 4min 4sec. " MEMBERS' HANDICAP, Of 850&OVS. Six furlongs. 3—Mill o' Gowrie, 9.5 (Robinson) 1 s—Esoaped, 8.0 2 B—Ohinewairua, 8.7 .. 3 Also started: 4 Parisian Diamond 11.0, I Taimai 9.11, 12 All Over 9.10, 2 Hurry Up 8.12, 10 Gaycium 8.5, 11 Arran 8.0, 7 Pabriquette 8.0, 9 Post Haste 8.0, 13 Kilbeggan 8.0. Mill o' Gowrie led. all the way, winning easily by a length and a-half from Escaped, who finished nicely, beating Ohinewairua by * neck. Time, lmin 18sec. TARATAHI-CARTERTON MEETING. There wao a large crowd! present at the Taratahi-Gaxterton meeting, which waa held in beautiful weather. The totalisatox handled £12,715, which ia £2474 ahead, of the figures for the last meeting, which was held In 1916. The winner of the Cup was decorated with a gold ribbon by Mr Howard Booth, on© of the vice-presidents. After referring to the horse's victory Mr Booth referred to the aerial feat of Major Hawker, the aviator, and three rousing cheers were given for him for his pluck in attempting a non-stop flight •cross the Atlantic. Results:

MEMBERS' HACK HANDICAP.—Be/ri. ft.B, 1} Cotillion, 8.8, 2; EsTwance, 8.8, 3. Baatohed: Prince Foxmby, Try Again. Time. 1 ttiin 16 2-saea CUP.—Potentiality. 8.6, 1; Lady Genera!, 8.1, 2. Matatua, 7.11, 8. Scratched: Chillies, Damisai Jean La&do, Homey Beo, T&ri. Time, lmin 81seo.

TRIAL PltATU^—Pairorangi 1, American Beauty 9, Prinoe Formby 8, Scratched: fiaarfflnoaiia, ftlighty, Eloublus, Wfckaiteire,

Master Boris, ContemcL A protest for alleged crossing in the Bfer&ijjht 'was laid against the winner by the owners of the second house, but after inquiry it was dismissed. Time, lmin 8 2-sscc. CARTERTON HACK HANDICAP.—Etho pian, 7.8, 1; Riensi, 7.8, 2; .Transmission, 7.12, 8. Scratched: Warmth. Time, 2min 16sec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP—Lady Black, 7.12, 1; Daytime, 8.10, 2j Wonder, 7.7, 8. Scratched: Matatua, AMka. GoffAsion, Bonville. Time, lmin 8&eo. TARATAHI WELTER.—«fcwme Girl, 7.12, 1J March On, 9.1, 2; Momao, 9.2, 3. Scratched: Transmission, May Morn, Sarbonito. Time, lmin 81 2-ssec MAUNGARAKI WELTER.—Soar Agnes, 8.6, 1; Loyal Arch, 9.4, 2; Hydsrus, 9.10, 8. Scratched: Multaine, Lady Black, Altercation, Mann. Time, lmin Sleeo. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP.—Hiwkw Bee, 9.4, 1; Prinoe Formby, T>.6, 2; Tonukohe, 7.13, 3. Scratohed: Occasion, Bc-nville, Sarbonite. Try Again bolted for two circuits before the lace, and when the race finished her jockey could not pull her up, and ehe dtid another mile. Time, lmin 2 2-feec.

CANTEEBURY PARK TROTTING MEETING. Fibst Day—Saturday, May 81.

The Canterbury Park Trotting Club's winter rreeting was opened in fine weather, but the track was heavy after rain during the week. The totalisator handled £25,508, ae against £36,051 at a one-day meeting last year. Re-, suits:

FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP (Harness) of lOOsovs. One mile .and a-half. —8 J-)ia-meter, 4seo, 1; 7 Maori Princess, Ssec, 2; 2 Best Boy, 9sec, 8. Also started: 1 Delville Wood scv, 11 Dooderall 3sec, 5 Sally Dillon Bsec, 16 Estelle Ssec, 9 Miss Chancellor 7&eo, 19 Culverden 7sec, 10 Breaknot Bseo, 18 Grand Dillon Ssec, 14 Bon Elect Bsec, 20 Jock C. Bsee, 17 Earl Derby Bsee, 25 Lady Lena Ssec, 12 Rothino Bseo, 23 Waiwera Bsec, 21 Chrysos Ssec, 4 Captain Wood Ssec, 24 Rendall Bsec, 3 Blazer Wilson Bseo and Woodgrove Ssec (coupled), 15 Franzie Bell 9sec, 22 Royal Whispers 9sec and My Boy 9sec (coupled), Peter the First 9seo and Lady Eisma 9sec («rapled), 6 Friar Zone 9sec\ 2 Herepo 9sec (coupled) with Best Boy). Won by three lengths. Time, 3min 56sec. PENINSULA HANDICAP (Harness), of 150SOVS. One mile and a-half.— i George Akwood, 6seo, li 7 King Lear, Gseo, 2; 11 Bundura, scr, 8. Also started: 14 Energy 3tsec, 10 Embracer 3sec, 2 Partner Ssec. 9 Ouirnet Ssec, 6 Gold Crest 4sec, 15 General Elmo 4s'ec, 11 'Vilo 4sec, 3 Doreen Diillon Ssec, 8 Intolerance Ssec, 5 Full Cry Ssec, 16 Sal combe 6seo, 13 Auriferous 6sec, 1 Lochnagar 6sec. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 40 l-ssec. x-APAROA HANDICAP (Harness), of 400sovs..' Two miles. —2 Matchlight, Ssec, 1; 6 Captain Stanley, 14sec, 2; 3 Whispering Willie, 13sec, 3. Also started: 11 Admiral Wood Ssec, 13 Agathos 9seo, 7 Hannah M. Usee, 12 Cora Dillon Usee, 4 Lord Minto 12seo, 10 Nancy Stair 12ise.o, 14 Sympathy 12sec, 9 Sashwood 13sec, 5 Dean Dillon ISsec and Pitaroa 13sec (coupled), 8 EoTke's Drift 14sec, 1 Colenut 14sec, 2 Bectorata 14seo (coupled with the winner). Won by a short neck. Time, 4min 42sec.

LYTTELTON HANDICAP (Saddle), of 150sovs: Two miles.—s Granger, lsec, 1; 4 Jack Arrah, 7sec, 2; 8 King Lear, 12sec, 3. Also started: 9 Huon Patch scr, 1 Dandy Chimes 4sec, 11 Peter Mac sseo, 2 Silvei Nut 6sec, 7 Mahinga 7860, 16 Lady Wayward Bsec, 12 Gold Great 9sec, 17 Maudi Wilkes Qsec, 1-1 Irvingwood 9seo, 13 Our Ohum Usee 18 -Eileen Usee, 3 Guynemer 12sec, 15 King Karri 12sec, 11 Barooga 12sec, 6 Sir Gavin 12sec. Won by a length. Time 4min 47sec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP (Harness), ' of 250sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—3 Vice-Admiral, 7see, 1; 8 John Dillon, Bsec, 2; 4 Chid, 4seo, 8. Also started: 9 Trix Pointer 4sec and Pax 7sec (coupled), 1 Sungod fisec, 6' Cello Sydney Wilkes 6&ec, 10 Bundong 6sec, .6 Erin's Queen 7seo, 7 Silver Quick 7see, 2 Irviar 7sec. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 57 2-ssec. AVIATION , HANDICAP (Saddle), of 150sovs.' Two miles.—l Ben Bell, 12sec, 1; 12 Te Kuiti, 6sec, 2; 8 Treasure Seeker, 2sec, 8. Also started!: 9 Lady Patricia scr, 13 Whisht scr., 7 Gay Wilkes scr, 3 Truganini lseo, 10 Mushroom 4sec, 4 Colonel Havelock 4seo, 11 Graibwood ssec, 15 Manresta 7sec, 7 Miss Lorna 9sec, 2 Our Goldie Usee, 14 Arcadian 12sec, 6 Dragoon Jim. 12sec. Won by 10 lengths. Timo, smin 9 3-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP (Harness), of 200sovs. One mile. —2 Makomako, 4sec, 1; 3 Bundura, 2sec, 2; 6 Breadlalbaue, 3sec, 3. Also started: 4 All M'Kinney 3sec, 11 Joyful 4&ec, 8 Pleasant Mount 4sec, 10 The Whip 4sec, 9 Great Britain 4see, 1 Lady Superior 4sec, 12 Lady Teddington ssec, 7 Bridgwood Sse-c, 5 Tatsy Dillon ssec. Won by two lengths. Time. 2min 24sec. AU REVOIR HANDICAP (Saddle), of 20050v6. One mile.—B Dillon Direct, 4&ec, 1; 8 Silver Nut, 4sec, 2: 5 Sally Brass, 6sec, 8. Also started: 8 Birdwood 3sec, 13 Pleasant Mount 3sec, 11 Mahinga Ssec, 10 Peter Mac 3sec, 14 Letitia 4seo, 12 Energy 4sec, 9 Xavie-r 4sec, 2 Rearguard Ssec, 15 Tassy M. c, 1 Prince Coronado 6sec, 7 Auriferous 6sec, 4 Idris 6sec. Won by a length. Time, 2min 24 3-s&ec.