AUCKLAND TOPICS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3612, 5 June 1923, Page 47

AUCKLAND TOPICS.

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The A.R.C. Vvinter meeting concludes on the 6th inst. Since coining to Kllerslie, General Advance has not impressed the track watchers. So far he has not been schooled over the big fences, but his schooling work over hurdles suggests that he will require more experience before being proficient at the game. Great Fun is improving in his work over hurdles. 'l‘he imported horse will receive plenty of attention in his engagements. Oakleigh and Tigerland together gave a line exhibition over a round of the big fences at Kllerslie on Tuesday morning. No doubt the pair are in the front rank of the jumpers in the Dominion. Glenotus has not been in work long, bat has come on very quickly, Early in the season he gave every promise oi turning out useful over the big fences. Khub'ai Khan has been galloping well in his work, and will soon bo back lo his best form. The Australian-bred gelding is a good welter horse. The three-year-old Praiseworthy, who is still eligible to race with the maidens, is showing improved form on the track, and may not be long in getting on the winning list. The local horseman J. Roach had the misfortune to break a linger while riding work last week The mishap may keep him out of the saddle at Kllerslie. Last year Oakleigh accounted for the opposition in the \\ inter Steeplechase, which is decided on the concluding day at Kllerslie. So far, a race extending to three miles over the Kllerslie country appears to suit the St. Amans gelding best. Kohu appears to be a much fitter horse than when he competed at Kllerslie last winter. The Espartero gelding may make amends for past disappointments during the present jumping season. Hendra dees not share too well in his schooling oyer the big fences, and will require u bit more experience. Usually the A.R.C. winter meeting winds U P tn e local racing season, but this vear there will be racing at Kllerslie on July 21 uud 23. Permission has been granted by the Minister of Internal Affairs and the President of the Racing Conference for the Matamata and Franklin Racing Clubs to hold a combined meeting at Kllerslie on the above dates. RACiNC IN NF.W ZEALAND D..J.C, WINTER MEETING. First Day—Saturday, Juke 2. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s winter meeting was opened on Saturday in excellent weather and before a very satisfactory attendance. The sky was overcast when the racing commenced, but the sun shone through the clouds in the afternoon. A slight shower which fell just before the last race was run did not mar the pleasure of the day’s outing. As was only to be expected the track was heavy after the ram which fell on Friday. The racing was of an interesting nature, despite the fact that there were few close finishes. In the Trial Hurdle Handicap A, E. Ellis quickly got Portside lo the front, and the Sarto-Portlire gelding held his place right through. The favourite, Vagabond, did not give a very good display of jumping, and neither did Red Gown. The last-named, however, should act better on a dry ground. Wild Pilgrim fell back three furlongs from home and then came on again. If he had not lost his place he would not have had second position snatched from him by Muzzle, who put in a good run over the last bit. An inquiry was held by the Judicial Committee into a complaint by Mr Hogan, the trainer of Wild Pilgrim, that Burt, on Vagabond, had interfered with his horse between (he three and four furlong posts. After hearing M'Chesnev, the rider of Wild Pilgrim, and Burt, the committee decided that no further action was necessary. The public made no mistake in selecting the probable winner of the Brighton Handicap. Red Wink, the favourite, was always in the leading division, and looked to have the race won at the distance. Then the second favourite, Guncase, came with a good run from some distance back, and got up to win by a neck. The third favourite, Happy Warrior, never got out of Hie ruck. The Birthday Handicap needs little description. Urgency and Bonnetter ran first and second from start to finish, and the rest of the field could not get near them. Bonnie Winkie did not seem able to handle himself in the heavy going. Clean Sweep broke a bone below the fetlock and was pulled up at the end of five furlongs. Pamplona proved too good for the rest of the starters in the Otago Steeplechase. He did not get lo the leader, General Petain, until reaching the water jump, throe furlongs from home, but lie then came on to win easily. General Petain was giving 2st 131 b to the winner, and ran a fine race under the circumstances. He and Pamplona jumped their fences in fine style. Laughing F.yes won the Tradesmen’s Handicap in decisive fashion. The favourite, Will Oakland, was always nicely placed, but was well beaten before the distance was reached. Mythology rail a solid race,

but Martian Miss gave a disappointing display. Francaise also ran vveil. Only four stood up in the St. Clair •Steeplechase. Ihe field was started at (ho new mile post, and they crossed all the obstacles i iarhi round until they readied I the sod wall at the top of the straight. The i wall and the next obstacle — a post and I --Brought trouble to <ix of the starter*, : and Isla Hank led Me.ghera over the. next j mile and won veil at the finish. Fabianiis "'as badly hurt ii is believed he broke his back—ami ho had to fie destroyed. A good favourite in Cerberus went down in the Jumpers’ Flat. Gamecock von very I easily at the finish, and Gladful and Londonderry also ran well. The meeting concluded with the Winter Welter, in which Vice Royal—a hot favour-ite-had a very easy win. Ihe starter, Mr MTvor. had his fields in good line at the start, and he did not waste much time in releasing the barrier once he received the signal that the machine had balanced. 1 winkle was sold to Mr A. 0. Hill before the meeting and ran in the colours of his new owner. The machine handled £27.121 during the day, as compared with £22.138 10s for the corresponding dav last veai. an increase of £4982 10s. Details:— trial hurdle handicap, Of 250sovs, second horse 50sovs. and third 25sovs. One mile and a-lialf. 2 Mr L. C. Hazlett s fir g Portrait*. by Sarto Port Fire svrs. 9.0 (A. E. Ellis) 1 8— Mr J. Graham’s Muzzle, ear. 9.5 i (F. K. Anderton) 2 5Mr D. Kilkclly's Wild Pilgrim. 9.5 (J. M’Chesney) 3 1 — Mr AA . R. Kemball's Vagabond, 11.7 (11. Burt) 0 4 —Mr D. P. Wiison’s Red Admiral. 10.13 (W. Fielding) 0 6Mr R. AA . King’s Red Gown. 1C.9 (W. Bush) 0 3 Mr T. Hobbs's Pitch Dark, 10.1 (W. Seobie) 0 7Mr R, Sutherland's Roniform. 9.9 (L. K. Smith) 0 9Mr C. Hazlelt’s Windemere. oar. 9.2j(C. Dawson) 0 Port side led to the first fence with Wild Pilgrim and Rod Gown next. Portsido swerved badly at the fence and Red Gown also jumped it badly. Portside and Wild Pilgrim led over the stand hurdle, and turned out of the straight together, some distance clear of Red Gown. Red Gown ran up to the leaders going along the back, and Vagabond improved his position. Portside put in a good jump at the five furlong obstacle, where ho was followed by W ild Pilgrim, Vagabond. Red Gown, and Muzzle. Going along the bottom stretch. Wild Pilgrim dropped lack, but came on again, just ahead of Vagabond. Portside was never headed, and won easily by nearly two lengths. Muzzle came with a good run after crossing the last hurdle to beat Wild Pilgrim by a short head. Rod Gotvn was fourth and then came Vagabond and Pitch Dark. Time, 3min lsoo. BRIGHTON HANDICAP, Of 250sovs; second horse 59sovs, third 25sovs. One mile. 2Mr J. P. Murphy’s b g Gunca.se. by Calibre—Matchbox, rs. car. 8.2 (A. J. Peart) 1 I— Messrs Clarkson and Pearson’s Rcxl Wink. car. 7.13 s (C. Emerson) 2 6 -Mr L. C. Hazlett's Ravenna, car. 7.6 (11. Andeiton) 3 9Mr J. A. White's Incursio, 9.1 (A. J. Griffen) 0 10— Mr F. S. Rutherford's Kukume, 8.12 (D. Cotton) 0 4Mr \V. R. Kemball's Birkenella, 8.6 (11. Stuart) 0 8 — Mr W. T. Hazlett's Frenchman, car. 8.5 A (T. Pemberton) 0 3Mr H. S. Orbeli’s Happy Warrior, 8.5 (A. H. Wilson) 0 II — Messrs Walker Bros.’ Royal Admiral. car. 8.3 i (J. A. Beale) 0 12 — Miss M. J. Miller's Rigel, 8.3 (J. A. Rowland) 0 7Mr R. C. Gillies'? Pickaninny, car. 7.10 (L. G. Keeper) 0 16 —Mr J. Marshall's Premium, car. 8.5 D (I. Rask) 0 14 — Mr F. Shaw's Liiunark, 8.1 (O. Voight) 0 13— Mr 11. T. Smith’s Agnola. car. 7.12 (D. Hal!) 0 17 Mr F. M'Kay’s Border Knight, car. B.ID (F. J. M'Kay) 0 15 — Mr I’. T. Hogan’s Balasor. 7.12 (D. O’Cotinor) 0 5Mr P. Dcl'irgey's Frisco Mail, 7.10 (E. J. Ludlow) 0 18 —Mr H. Jones’s Biilliant Hope. car. 7.9) (F. Thompson) 0 Red Wink, Pickaninny, and Ravenna were the first to show out. and led the big field along the back, and past the five-fur-long post. Royal Admiral ran into third place behind Ravenna and Red Wink, with four furlongs to go. Ravenna and Red Wink were practically on terms entering the straight, well clear of Birkenella and Guncase. The favourite had Ravenna's measure at the distance, but Guncase then came with a well-sustained run. and got up in time to win by a neck. Ravenna was four lengths further back, third, and then came Birkenella, Kukume, and Frenchman. Time, lmin 48sec. BIRTHDA V 11A XDK ’A F. Of 750sovs; second horse loOsovs. third 75sovs. One mile and a-half. I 2 —Mr H. A. Knight’s b g Urgency, by Clarenceux— Madrid. 4vrs. 7.1 (R. H. Burns) 1 3 —Mr W. R. Kemball's Bonetter. 8 9 (H. Stuart) 2 I—Mr H. H. Fisher’s Bonnie Winkie, 9.4 (C. Emerson) 3 4 Mr F. Traill's Lady Blissful, car. 9.102 (J. Beale) 0 7 Messrs Pearson and Clarkson’s Clean Sweep, car. 7.11 j (I). Hall) 0 5 Messrs F. A. and V. N. Price’s Rorke's Drift, 7.7 (A. J. Pear!) 0 6Mr J. Thisileton's Sarlolite, 7.0 (0. Voight) 0 8— Mr T. Russell's Miss Camouflage. 7.0 (W. Paterson) 0 ! The field got away to a good start, and Urgency and Bonetter took up the running from Bartolite. Miss Camouflage, and Clean Sweep. Bonnie Winkie lying last. There was little change in positions as the field ran out of the straight. Filtering the back stretch ( lean Sweep broke down, and was pulled up. Going along the back Urgency was just clear of Bonetter. then coining Rorke’s Drift. Sartoliie, and Miss Camouflage. Rounding the far turn the favourite ran up oil the outside into third place behind Urgency and Rnnetter. Urgency was a length in front of Bonetter at the entrance to the straight, Bonnie Winkie third. Urgency was never headed, and won comfortably by a length and ahaif. Ton lengths away came Bonnie Winkie, just, clear of l.adv Blissful and Miss Camouflage. Time, 2min 43 l-ssec.

OTAGO STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, Of lOOOsovs; second hor.-e SOOsovs, third 100=ovs. About three miles. 1 — Mr E. C. Iluzlett's oh g Pamplona, by Pallas —Este'la. 6yrs. 9.12 (A. K. Ellis) 1 3Mr J. J. Lewis's General Retain, 11.13 (A. Wormald) 2 2Mr J. S. Barrett’s Red Cent. 10.0 (A. M"Mullan) 3 4Mr A. J. Keith’s Romance, 11.4 (T. 1.. Reid) 0 5Mr A. Gerrard’s Cazna, 10.6 (T. W. O’Connell) 0 6 Mrs M. Thompson’s Pawerewere, 10.6 (R. M’Seveney) 0 6 Mr C. Ilaz.'ett's To/nea, 10.2 (C. Dawson) 0 I—Mr E. C. Hazietl’s Hard Hit. 9.7 (A. S. Ellis) 0 7Mr W. G. Emeny’s Paddington Green (J. T.Humphries) 0 9Mr T. Hobbs’s Ready. 9.5 (W. Young) 0 10 — Mr J. S. Talbot’s Master Peter. 9.0 (C. Rask) 0 The start rook place in front of the stand. Paddington Green caused some trouble, at the barrier, hut the field were in good line as they set off for the sod wall at the top of the straight. Alaster Peter fell at the wall, and Paddington Green stopped at the second sod wall. Tornea led the field along the top and into the back stretch, with General Petain a dozen lengths away, and then coming Romance. Red Cent, and Pamplona. At the water jump the order was Tornea. General Petain. Cazna. Red ( Cent, Pamplona. General Petain jumped to the front at the brush fence at the bottom of tbe straight, and he was well clear of Tornea, Red Cent. Pamplona. Romance. Cazna. and Ready goincr over the stand double. Master Peter (riderless) was soil galloping with the field. Cazna lost his rider at tbe sod wall, and Tornea fell at the next sod wall, near the old mile post. General Petain was still in front four furlongs from home, where Pamplona was making no ground fasi, then coming Red C'enr. Pamplona took charge after crossing the water jump, and came on to win easily bv four lengths from General Petain. Red Cent was 30 lengths away third, and then came Ready. Pawerewere and Hard Hir also completed the course, and so did Master Peter (riderless). Romance fell at thp water jump the second time round. Time. 6min 43 3-ssec. TRADESMEN’S HANDICAP, Of 400sovs, second SOsovs. and third 40sovs. Six furlongs. 5Mr E. Russell’s b f Laughing Eyes, bv Balboa —Eager Eyes. 3yrs. 7.2 (T. Metcalf) 1 4—Mr H. T. Smith's Mythology, 8.5 (E. Shaw) 2 1— Mr R. E. Hall's Will Oakland, 8.7 (C. Emerson) 3 2 Mr W R. Kemball’s Martian Miss, 8.3 (H. Stuart) 0 3 Air A. G. Hill’s Mantua. 7.9 (W. Anderton) 0 3—Air A. G. Hill’s Etta, 7.0 (O. Voight) 0 8— Air \V. Jefferies's Wharfdale. 7.8 (A. J. Peart) 0 7—Air W. T. Hazlett’s Francaise, 7.4 , (G. Fisher) 0 9 Mrs E. E. Smith's Counter Attack, 7.0 (U. H. Burns) 0 6 Air F. Shaw’s In the Pink, 7.0 (P. Powell) 0 Francaise played up at the start and was put in the pen. The field went away in good line, and Will Oakland at once took up the running from Mythology. Martian Miss, and Laughing Eyes. Will Oakland held his place to the entrance to the straight, with Alartian Alias, laughing Eyes, and Mythology handy. In the run home Laughing Eyes came on to win by a neck front Alylhologv, who was a couple of lengths in front of Will Oakland. Francaise was fourth. Etta fifth, and Alantua „ -sixth. Time, lmin 19 4-sseo. ST. CLAIR STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, Of 250sovs, second horse SOsovs. third 25sovs. About two miles and a-half. 2 Air A. Gerrard’s br g Isla Bank, by Butt’ Gauntlet —Aliss Svlvia, 6yrs, 9.12 (T. O'Connell) 1 3 Mr L. C Hazlett’s Alaghera, 10.0 (A. E. Ellis) 2 10 -Miss G. Thomson’s Rapid River,9.o (I. Tilson) 3 1— Mr G. A. Duncan’s Malineourt, 10.5 (J. T. Humphries) 0 4 Air J. Gaffanev’s Staff Officer, 10.5 (A. S. Ellis) 0 8 -Mr P. Bovle’s Marenga, 9.10 (W. Young) 0 6- ■). Al'Kay's Rongahere, 9.10 (W. Fcilding) 0 " A—Mr I*. T. Hogan's Sartoline, 9.8 (C. Rask) 0 7Mr it. G. Wheeler’s Mickv Free, car. 9.71 (L. K. Smith) 0 fir—Mr J. S. Cow’s Fabianus, car. 9.3 J iC*. Dawson) 0 The fit id was started at the new mile poet. Fabianus and Isla Bank led out, and quickly opened a gap. All the field crossed itio water jump at the bottom of the •Lraight, where Ida Bank closed on Fabiinut. Isla Rank headed Fabianus going over tba brush fence at the bottom of the straight, and Isla Bank, Sartoline, Fabianus, and Rapid River was the order over the stand double. Alarenga lost his rider at tho sod wall, and at the next fence—the post and rails - Fabianus and Malineourt came to grief, and Sartoline, Staff Officer, and Mickey Free also dropped out. 'Hiis left Isla Bans, Maghera, Rapid River, and Rongahere in the race. Isla bank held his place along tho back strelch, just clear of Maghera and Rapid River, and came on to win by a length. Rapid,.River was another 15 lengths away, and Rongahere cantered in a long way behind. Time, 6min 1 2-ssec. JUMPERS’ FLAT HANDICAP, Of 25Csovs, second horse 50sovs, third 25sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 3 Air C. O. T. Rutherford’s ch g Gamecock. by San Francisco—Brave Heart, aged (J. T. Humphries) ... 1 4Mr W. R. Ketiiball’s Gladful. 10.0 (H. Burt) 2 6 Air I*. C Hazlett’s Londonderry, 9.12 (A. E. Ellis) 3 7Mr A. G Hill’s Matatua. 10.5 (A. S. Ellis) 0 2 Messrs Brown and M’Padden’s Falstaff. 9.11 (A. M’Mullan) 0 I—Mr 11. Ensor’s Cerberus, 9.8 ((W. Scobie) 0 s_Mr H. C. Mountney’6 Mandrake, 9.0 (J. APChesne.y) 0 J.—Mr T. W. Tavler’s Alettle Drift, oar. 9.2 (F. E. Anderton) 0 Prom a good start Falstaff. Londonderry, Mettle I rift, and Gamecock were first •way. Londonderry had got to the front

going past the mile post, with Gamecock, Falstaff, and < erberus right up. Gamecock took the lead going down the back from Cerberus, the pair being just clear of a bunched field. At. the far turn Gladful had taken third nlaee. Gamecock led Cerberus into the straight and came on to win well by a length and a-quarter from Gladful. who was a head in front of Londonderry. Mandrake was fourth, and Cerberus, who died away in the straight, fifth, lime, 2min 21sec. WINTER WELTER HANDICAP. Of 250sovs. second horse 5-Osovs, third 25sovs. One mile. 1 — Messrs Walker Eros.’ b g Vice-Royal, by Vice-Admiral —Cora Dim. 4yrs, S.'O (J. A. Bealef 1 2Mr H. Wareing’s Carmine, 8.0 (C. Emerson) 2 S —Mr P. T. Ilogan's 'Osterman, car. 7.11 (A. J. Peart) 3 7- Mr Theo. Russell's Bosker Bov, car. 9.4 (E. Shaw) 0 6 Air P. Lynch’s Avispado. 9.5 (J. M’Chesney) 0 5 Mr A. G. Hill's Twinkle. 8.8 (O. Voight) 0 4Mr A. Chisholm’s Marching Order. 3.0 (T. Metcalf) 0 B—Air8 —Air J. Thistleton’s Thistledown, 8.0 (W. Anderton) 0 Carmine and Marching Order took up the running from Bosker Boy and Osterman in a Nose-running field. Three furlongs from home the hot: favourite, ViceKoval, ran into third place behind Carmine and IMarching Order. Carmine led into the straight, but was challenged at, the distance by Vice-Roval. who cantered home an easy winner by live lengths. Osterman was another six lengths away, and then came Avispado and Thistlecrown. Time, lmin 49sec. Second Dat. —Monday, .Tune 4. Cold rain showers rather marred the plea sure of those who attended the second days sport at Wirgatui of the D.J.C. winter meeting. The amount put through the totalisator was £32,782, compared with £46.439 10s last year. This makes the total for the two days £59,903. as compared with ,£69,578 for the two days last year. Results: SILVERSTR E AAI HANDICAP, of 225sovs Seven furlongs.—Red Wink, 8.5, 1; Birkeneila, 9.2, 2; Royal Admiral, 8.7, 3. Seven others ran. Won easily by three lengths. Time, lmin 35sec. PROVINCIAL HANDICAP, of 400sovs. One mile and a-quarter. —Urgency, 8.0. 1; Angelo, 8.5, 2; Lady Blissful, 7.8, 3. Two others started. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 15 3-Ssec. OTAGO HURDLES, of TDOsovs. Two miles —Mandrake, 9.8. 1; Londonderry, 10.0, 2; Gamecock, 11.5, 3. Five others ran. Won bv six lengths. Time 4min 2sec. WAIRONGOA HANDICAP, of SOOsovs. Six furlongs.—Dancing Days, 6.13, 1; Will Oakland, 8.10, 2; In the Pink, 7.0, 3. Four others ran. Won by live lengths. Time, lmin 20 4-ssec. WINGATUI STEEPLECHASE, of sCosovs. About, two miles and a-quarter.—-General Petain, 12.2, 1; Tornea, 10.1, 2; Pawerewere, 10.4, 3. Seven others ran. Won easily by 80 yards. Time 6min 5 2-ssec. JANEFIELD HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—Kilfaue. 8.8, 1; Marmont, 8.0, 2; Royal Admiral, 9.2, 3. Thirteen others ran. Won by fopr lengths. Time, lmin 24sec. 1 FORBURY STEEPLECHASE, of 225sovs. About two miles and a-quarter.- Master Peter. 9.3. 1; Maghere, 10.4, 2; Rapid River, 9.6. 3. Won by 12 lengths. Time, smin 27iseo. IWERMAY WELTER HANDICAP, of 250sovs. One mile. —Carmine, 7.13, 1 ; Osterman, 7.9, 2; Marching Order, 7.7, 3. Ten others started. Won by a length and a-half. Time lmin Msec. AUCKLAND WINTER MEETING. First Dat—Saturday, Junk 2. The Auckland Winter meeting opened in fine weather, the course being heavy after the recent rain. There was a large attendance, including the Governor-General and Lady Jellieoe. The totalisator handled £70,282, against £73,826 last year. Results: JERVOIS HANDICAP, of 500sovs. Seven furlongs.—First Division : Arch Laddie 8.2 (Downing) 1, Doleful Ditty 8.9 2, Just Quietly 8.4 3. Also started: Peter Maxwell 9.3, Kilwana 9.3, TigeiJand 9.2, Pink Rose 8.11, Rafa 8.11, Merry Prince 8.9, Otapawa 8.8, Pebble II 8.4, Master Mick 8.2, King Peliicule 3.2, Farndon 8.0, laidy Rouge 8.0, .Dancing Doll 8.0, Irish Jig 8.0, Ber el Abd 8.0. Potoanui 8.0, Silent Knight 8.0, Bright Gift 3.0. Rata led the field to the distance where Arch Laddie challenged, and drawing away, vjgjn by a length from Doleful Dittv," with just Quietly two and a-half lengths away third, and Rafa fourth. Time, lmin 35 2-6 sec. GREEN LANE STEEPLECHASE, of 500sovs. Two miles and a-half.—No Bother 10.1 (Walls) 1, Vociferate 10.5 2. Silverton 10.5 5. Also started : Ilendra 11.5. Fortlet 10.5, John Bunnv 9.0, Duloopiu 9.0. Daioopin got a big break on the fieid and led past the stand by 20 lengths. No Bother, Silverton, and Vociferate caught Daloopin on the hill and a good finish resulted in No Bother winning by six lengths from Vociferale. with Silverton 10 lengths away, and John Bunny fourth. Time, smin 21 5JERVOIS HANDICAP. Second Division: Nocturne 8.9 (J. O'Shea) 1, Tinopono 9.9 2, Praiseworthy 8.0 3. Also started: Tireless 9.3. Pretty Nan 9.3, Kahikatea 9.3. Tintoretto 8.11, Midget 8.11, Arizona Maid 8.9, Irene Bruce 8.4. Dempsey 8.4, Peter Rosa 8.4, John Dix 8.2, Navana 8.2. Ilaligan 3.2. Steel Bar 8.0, Golddust 8.0, Daphne Bruce 8.0, Waihakaata 3.0, Karamu 8.0, Larrkin 8.0, Te Hiwi 8.0, Mafiosa 8.0, Penitentiary 3.0, Star Love 8.0. Lady Frederick 8.0. Nocturne was the first out, but was steadied. She came on the scene again at the distance and drew away to win by threequarters of a length from Tinopono with Praiseworthy a length away third. Kahikatea was fourth. Time, lmin 35sec. PENROSE HURDLES, of 500sovs. One mile and three-quarters.- The Curragh 9.9 (Rennie) 1* Sir Wai 9.9 2, Flowing Bowl 9.5 3. Also started: Hyttus 10.4. Tom Moore 10.4. White Ranger 10.0, Pentagram 9.9, Narrow Neck 9.5, Elstovv 9.5, Scrap o’ Paper 9.5, Savory 9.1, Utakara 9.1, Rci'ullus 9.0, Husker 9.0, Oakland 9.0, Opaloid 9.0, Verity 9.0. Rusullus ran into the lead a.t Ihe stand and maintained the advantage along the back. The Curragh being second. The Curragh was first into the straight and went on to win by a length ffoin Sir Wai. with Flowing Bowl hulf-a-length away third. Rosullus was fourth. Elstow. While Ranger. Scrap o’ Paper. Savory, and Verity fell, and Utakura pulled up. Time, 3min 34 2-ssoo.

GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES, <)f 2OoOsovs. Two miles and a half. Kohu, 10.2 (Bagbv) 1 Royal .Abbey 9.9 and Tinokaha 9.5 t Also started: P.oanui 11.2. Omaha 10.9, War Loan 10.7, General Advance 10.2, Mia Bella 10.0, Sea De'il 9.12, Oranga 9.12, Peter Amaiis 9.6. En Route 9.6. Penury Rose 9.5. Miss Melva 9.3. Dick 9.3, Alary Bruce S.O. Mimiv, ban gala 9.0. When ihe field settled down Tinokaha, Mia Bella. Miss Melva, and Eu Route were strung out, in from. Kn Route assumed the lead at: the fourth fence and maintained it to the seventh hurdle where ho fell, leaving Royal Abbey in the lead. Kohu challenged Royal Abbey at the straight entrance and out jumped him at the last fence, going on to win by four lengths from . Royal Abbey and Tinokaha, whom the judge was unable to separate. Mary Bruce vas fourth. Then came Sea De’il, Peter Arnans, and Poatmi. Time, srnin 9sec. CORNWALL HAXDK AB, Of lODOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. Te Kara, 8.1 (Manson) ... 1 Lord Star, 9.4 2 Comical. 8.3 3 Also started : Surveyor 10.8, Royal Present 10.8. Loyal Irish 9.9. Uncle Ned 9.9. Boomerd.iv 9.9, Joyride 9.9. Glen Canny 8.11. Illumination 8.11, Arch Salute 8.11, Pine Arch 8.10. 8.10, Bright Day 8.10, Glencairn (To, Bute Sound 8.1. Archie 8.1, Syco L.x 8.1. Bitholia 8.0, Comedy Prince 3.0, Khublai Khan 8.0. Ohinewairua 3.0 j Poteen 8.0, Soulterina 8.0, Sir Otway 8.0. Comical led into the straight where Te Kara and Lord Star challenged, Te Kara getting the verdict by three-quarters of a length from Lord Star, who was a length in front of Crgnical. Poteen was fourth. Time 2min 19 3-ssec. HUNT CLUB HURDLES, of SCOsovs. Two miles. —Kuri Park 9.5 (Walls) 1, Young Thurnham 10.10 2. Lark Hall 9.5 3. Also started: Cartoon 10.13. Daddy’s Girl 10.12. Lady Bfnce 10.7, Pa.nch.ito 10.7, Hokemai 1(1.5; Te Kanara 10.5. Myall King 10.1, Freshman 9%5, Gay Bobbie 9.5, Ivopaka 9.5, Syndicate 9.5. Kovno 9.5, Master Bruce 9.5, Waikawa 9.5. Mia Bella 9.3. Pink Lady 9.3, Salver 9.0. Lark Hall led for the greater part of the journey, but vva3 overtaken in the straight by Kuri Park, who won by five lengths from Young Thurnham, with Lark Hall three-quarters of a length away third. Time, 4min 11 4-ssec. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of 600.-ovs. Six furlongs.—Cool Stimulants 9.8 (Goldfinch) 1. Pavo 11.0 2, and Bonny Canny 8.0 dead heat 2. Also started : Tama-a-roa 9.8. Sir Burnett 9.8, Lady Ridicule 9.7, Prince Abhejt 8.13. Tactful 8.13, Triboulet 8.12. Sunny Jim 8.7. Some Fashion 8.6, Strategy 8.5. Viyeila 8.1/ Refinement 8.11, Whilianga 8.1, Emerald Hill 8.0. Queens Up 8.0. Jolly Princess 8.0. Sheffield 8.0, Prince Rufus 8.0,. Master o‘Rorke 8.0, Lady Lois 8.0. Tresor 8.0. Pavo was in front at the distance with Cool Stimulants and Bonny Canny challenging. A great finish saw Cool Stimulants win by a head from Pavo and Bonny Canny, which dead heated for - second place. Lady Lois was fourth. Time, lmin 20 3-Ssec.

OTAKI RACES. First Day— Saturday, Junk 2. The weather wag unfavourable for the Otaki Maori Racing Club’s winter meeting. The course was heavy and the attendance was fair. Results:— TARARUA HACK HURDLES, of 200sovs. One mile and three-quarters. — First Born, 9.0, 1; Nukumai, 9.2. 2; Militaire, 12.2, 3. Scratched: Black Night 10.7, Gold Star 10.6, Admiration 9.0. Crowhurst led the field at the start. After the first mile had been covered First Born moved up and won easily by several lengths. 'lime, drain 40sec. KUKU MAIDEN FLAT RACE. Six furlongs.—Ecuador, 9.0, 1; Tinohari, 8.12, 2; Mountain Signal, 8.9, 3. Scratched: Cushat 9.0, Peep o’ Day 8.12. From the start Tinohari led with Ecuador next. Half way up the straight Ecuador came away, and won by a length, the same distance between second and third. Time, lmin 22 1-5-ee. WAIT OH U HACK HANDICAP. Six furlong's.—Treadwell, 7.5, 1; The Emperor, 7.3, 2; Thapotoa, 7.0. 3. Scratched: Moonstruck 7.7. From the start Lady Merrimee and Bonny Friend led the field, but near home the placed horses closed up. A good race was won by a length ; a neck between second arid third. Time, lmin 23 3-ssec. RAUKAWA CUP, Of EOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. Bitters. 7.10 1 Tame Fox, 8.8 2 Lady Ben, 6.7. 3 Scratched: Quest 8.5, Gang Aw a’ 7.2, Pantier 7.0, Santiago 6.12. From the start the field was well bunched, and then Lady Ben took command, Bitters being well behind. On reaching the home bend Bitters moved up, and came away and won comfortably by half a length. Time, 2m in 24sec. OTAKI HACK HANDICAP. One mile. —Megan, 7.13, 1; Parorangi. 7.13, 2; Santiago, 8.11, 3. Scratched : Blue Socks 8.7, rheic 8.2, Good Mark 8.1. Elothenes 6.12. From the start Happy Days and Stream led the field. Once in the straight Santiago became prominent, but Megan and Parorangi made a good race, the former winning by two lengths, three lengths separating second and third. Time, lmin 55sec. TAIPUA HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Mireiisonta, 9.3, 1; Solfanello, 9.3, 2; Passionless, 7.9, 3. Scratched : Lady Ixotiripo 7.0, Some Ivid 6.9. Bestir was left at the post. Mireusonta and Petunia went to the front, but at the home run Solfanello and Passionless closed up. Won by a neok, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 24see. Mireusonta failed to draw Ihe weight, and Solfanello was awarded the race, and Passionless second place, and Alabama third. TE HOBO WELTER HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Patuki, 9.4, 1; Good Mark, 9.9. 2; Kyoto. 8.11, 3. A good race. Won by a neck and a-half. a length between second and third. Rimw-l-aka was fourth. Rimutaka led the field most of the distance. Scratched: Blue Socks 10.0. Zero Hour 9.10, Ilallowvonia 8.10. Elothenes 8.7. The totalisator figures for the first day last year were £22.836, and to day’s figures were £16,132. CANTERBURY PARK TROTS. First Day—Saturday, Junk 2. T lie Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s winter meeting was opened in fine weather, and though rain set in before the last race it was not heavy enough to affect the going or to cause the spectators esrious discom-

fort. Ihe totalisaior investments were £29,314 10s, compared with £29,992 10s for the opening day last year. Results: — PROGRESSIVE' HANDICAP (harness), of 150sovs. One mile and a-liulf. -'ihe Toff, scr (•». Bryce), 1; Nelson Bell, scr, 2: Cousin Jenny, sc-r, 3. Also starred: Scotch Again scr. Mediator scr. Early Esnia scr. Esmerelda scr, Bungay scr, Grey Lady scr, Gamier scr, Gloyd scr, Queen Ida scr, Martin Drift scr, Okuiti scr, Earl Derby scr, t o-night scr, Lady Irving scr. Red Oak 12yds bhd, Rapid Wind 12. Fuirlon 12. " orrhy Bingen 12, General Derby 24, Bon Elect 12, Parole Bells 24, Merry Peter 84, Young Blake 108. Won by two lengths, four lengths between second and third, lime, 3niin 40 3-ssee. DA RE WOOD HANDICAP (in harness), of 200sovs. One mile and a-half. —Brutus, 48yds bhd (B. Jarden). 1; Harry Audubon, 36, 2: George the Fourth, 12. 3. Also started: Gwenchild scr, Trenand scr, Koniniwood scr, Sir Logan scr. Albert Eogan scr, Irish Eyes scr. Percy Dillon sir, Underscrub scr, Nibbidard scr, Rona Audubon scr. Oeo scr, Leading Lady 12 yds bhd, Mahene 12. Nellie Audubon 12. Leila Denver 12. Rearguard 12. Dandy Rose 12. Lady Embrace 24. Harold Burwood 36, Prince Tiurlimrtcn 1 6, Dolly Dillon 48. Promenade 43. Won by two lengths; four lengths between second and third. Time, 3min Zosec. PAPARUA HANDICAP (in harness), of faoOaovs. Two miles.—Adair, scr (O. E. Hooper). -1; Alto Chinese. 36yds bhd, 2; Dixie Mac scr. 3. Also started: Elite scr. Kewpie scr. Childe Pointer scr. Emperor scr, Wild Thyme 12.vds bhd. Star Queen 12. Logan Chief 24. Lady Joan 24. Grand Denver 36. Steel Bell 43, Whispering, Willie 48. Won by two lengths; three lengths between second and third. Time, 4rnin 31 2-ssec. MATURITY HANDICAP (in harness). 0 f 400sovs. One mile and a-half. —Waitaki Girl, scr (J. M’Lennan). 1; Willie Logan. 24vds bhd. 2; Pakoti, 24, 3. Also started: King Abdallah scr. La Fayette 48yds bhd. Guy Fawkes 48, Earl Derby 69. Bonny Logan 120. Won by four lengths ; three lengths between second and third. Time, 3min ° ADVANCE HANDICAP (in harness), of 490sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Onyx, 35yds bhd (J. Messervey). 1; Partner, 24, 2 : Happy Voyage. 108. 3. Also started: Bellfashion scr, William the First scr. Gobi Girl 12yds bhd. I.oganwood 24, The Triumph 24, Emperor 24, Paul Dufauß 36, Trix Pointer 48, Albert Cling 48, Yilo 48. Won by three lengths; one length between second and third. Time. 2min 4osec. ELEVATION HANDICAP (harness), of 225sovs. Two miles. -St. Anthony. 36.vds bhd (G. F. Robinson). 1: Count Dee, 43, 2; Lee Norris, 36. 3. Also started: Admiral Derby scr, Dillon S. scr. Marvolo scr. Lady Patricia 24yds bhd. Gay Wilkes 120. Our Lady 24, Joyful 60, Bundaberg 72. Mangoutu 72. Marvin Junior 120. Marietta 120, First Fashion 168. Dixie Mac 204. Won by six lengths; one length between second and third. Time. 4nyni 44 3-Eseo. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (harness), of 300sovs. mile, —Royal Oak, scr (W. Smith). 1; Calmness, scr. 2- Promenade, 12yds bhd, 3. Also started: Energetic scr, Elsie Gay scr, Teneriffe scr, Ballin scr, Eulius scr. Wild Madam scr. Tobermory scr, Irvar 12yds bhd, Thea 12, C'ammie 12, Peter King —, Bon Wilkes —, Rorke’s Drift 24, Asturio 36. Tommy Direct 48. Won by two lengths; the same distance between second and third. Time, 2min 16 l-ssec. AU REVOIR HANDICAP (in saddle), of 275sovs. One mile.—Phil Smith, scr (B. Jarden). 1; Rex Coronado, scr. 2; Prospect, scr, 3. AH started. Won by four lengths; six lengths between second and third. Time, 2m in 19sec. RACINC IN AUSTRALIA. A.J.C. WINTER MEETING. SYDNEY, June 3. The Jockey Club Hurdle Race, of 141750v3. two miles and three furlongs, resuited as follows: —Paddington 1, Delusion 2, Bigoonbah 3. There were 13 starters. Delusion led over the last jump clear of Paddington and Bigoonbah who then challenged the leader, Paddington winning by half a length. Time, 4min 22i,sec —a course record. The First Steeplechase, of 591sovs, two miles and a-quarter, resulted: —Liberate 1, Blue 2, Guntalk 3. Won easily by 15 lengths. Time, 4min 37sec —a course record. THE STRADBROKE HANDICAP. BRISBANE, June 3. The Stradehroke Handicap, of 70Qsovs, six furlongs, resulted: —Lady Aura 1, Dallas 2, Wisernond 3. There were 16 starters. Won by three lengths. Time, lrnin 141. sec. The St. I.eger Stakes, of 745sovs, for three-year-olds, one nii'e six furlongs 132 yards, resulted : —Ceremite 1. Havoc 2, Beau 3. Won by a neck. Time, 3min 12sec. Y.R.C. WEIGHTS. MELBOURNE, May 28. National Steeplechase.—Mountain God 13.0 {top weight), Spook (N.Z.) 10.3, Kohu (N.Z.) 9.13. Hurdles.—Sandule 11.5 (top weight), All Aboard (N.Z.) 11.3, Chrysostom (N.Z) 10.8, Beltane (N.Z.) 10.7. Spook 9.3. NEW BETTING REGULATION. MELBOURNE, June 2. As a result of a conference of representatives of the Victoria Racing, Amateur Turf, Williamstown, and Moonee Valley Clubs an instruction has been issued to bookmakers operating on the courses mentioned to discontinue concession betting. In future they must bet for a win or for a place. ENCLISH RACINC NEWS. A PECULIAR MISTAKE. LONDON, May 28. In reference to the objection which has been raised in racing circles to the Hypatia filly, Air Wootton states that at the auction sales he thought he had bought number 12 on the catalogue, a Black Jester—Hypatia filly, but he really bought number 13, a Black Jester—Palm Branch filly. He entered his purchase as a Hypatia filly for several races, and ran her in that liame at Epsom before winning at Gatwick. That night the purchaser of the real Hypatia filly telephoned him that she had been shipped abroad. He immediately reported the facts to the racing authorities. May 29. As a result of the stewards’ inquiry, the Hypatia filly was disqualified in connection

with the Gat wick win, and the race was awarded to a Muguette colt. TICE ENG I - ISH DKK BY. LONDON, June 2. There . have heen dramatic rumours regarding 'J own guard s chances in the Derby, iownguard is spendmg the iinal days in impregnable seclusion, and nothing is being loti undone to ensure his safety. Men are sleeping above his and police are patrolling nearby. it is ■’ officially stated rnat To\s ligiuird had a -light Accident, bait has thoroughly recovered, and is certain to pari icipate. SALE OF RACEHORSES. SYDNEY, May 31. At the sale of racehorses Epicure realised IOOOgs and Delusion 750 gs.