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Southland Times, Issue 18938, 11 May 1923, Page 3

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FORBURY TROTS. taraire wins chief event. (Per United Press Association). DUNEDIN, May 10. The first day of the Forbury Park Winter meeting was held in fine weather, and on a course that dried rapidly, but was never in bad order. There was good attendance, and the totalisator handled £23,934, compared with £26,777 last year. Results:— RAYFIELD HANDICAP (Im. sf.) Lady Elwood scr (Owner) 1, Bon Sonty 132yds 2, Ladycliff 24yds 3. Also started • —Reform, Ocean Grove, Master Peter, Erlstroke, Don Massey, Jim Russell. Wharetoa, Ora Jay, Don Wilkes, Fancy Maid, Stone Ginger, Bondo, Marvin Drift, Young Tom, Carlene, W T ee Patch, Dunvegan and Swiftbine scr, Kentucky Moor 12, Mat Patch 48, General Derby 60, James Madison 60, and Dan Mac 72 (coupled); Fox Trot and Master Robbins 120 (coupled) ; Arran Lad 120 (coupled with Bon Sonty). Won by four lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 4 l-ssec. DOMAIN HANDICAP (Im. sf.)—Quiver ■er (J. Kennerley) 1, Barcelona scr 2, Wild Painter 24, 3. Also started —King Copa, Glen Wilkes, Wee Daphne, Kossclian, Ventura, Junior Girl, Wallace Dillon, Our Nurse eer; Bricklayer 12, Rollicking Bells 12, and Cliff eton Chimes 12; Mother Machree 24, Lucky Harold 24, Fireman 24, Jean Mac 24, and Miss Adonis 48 (coupled) ; Edward Harwin 48, and Hylas 48

(coupled), Miss O’Neill 84. Forburj weighed out, but when found to be lame the stewards permitted him to be with drawn at the trainer’s request. Won bj four lengths, two lengths between eeconc ■nd third. Time, 4.1. INNOVATION HANDICAP (2m.)—Bun daberg 108 (J. Bryce) 1, Helenwood scr 2 Lottile Direct ecr 3. Also started —Tip perary scr, Alpha Wilkes scr. Wallaceiowr 24, Admiral Derby 48, Claude Alto 72, Peter Swift 84. Won by two lengths, then a length and a-half between second and third. Time, 3.39. PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP (2m.) R If. Morten’s Taraire, 36 (J. Bryce) 1 W. J. Morland's Lady Joan. 12 (F. Holmes junr.) 2 Iles 4 Young’s Willie Lincoln 60 (J. N. Clarke) 3 Also started—Peter Mac scr, Emperor err, Jack Arran 12, Pedro Pronto 24, Grand Denver 36, Trix Pointer 48, Paul Dufault 60. Albert Cling, Taraire and Emperor did not begin well. Pedro Pronto showed the way to Jack Arrah and Lady Joan, after a furlong had been covered. The order of the leaders was not changed as they finished six furlongs, Taraire was then lying fifth. Entering the last lap, Taraire was third, and Pedro Pronto died away, with three furlongs to go, leaving Jack Arrah in the lead from Taraire and Lady Joan. Taraire just led Jack Arrah into the straight. The latter stopped at the distance, and Taraire came home four lengths <n front of Lady Joan, Willie Lincoln two lengths away third, and Grand Denver fourth. Time, 4min 42 2-seec.

BEACH HANDICAP (2m.)—Linden 48yds (Owner) 1, Fashion Queen 48 2, Bing Boy 48 3. Also started—Quick Match scr, Golden Nut scr, Walroon scr, Harry Audubon scr. Brown Chequer scr, Plywood scr, Dolly Dillon 12, Fernmoor 24, Lenamhor 24, Kilmarnock 36. Won a good race by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Walroon fourth and Brown Chequer fifth. Time, 4min 43 l-ssec. ST. CLAIR HANDICAP (2m.)—Mangoutu 24 (Donald) 1, Count Dee 24 2, Darkest 12 3. Also started—Admiral Derby scr. The Squire scr, Solace 12, Pieter Timmerman 24, Merry Bingen 48, Bundaberg 60, Clonmel 96, Sunny Jim 96, First Fashion 168, Dixie Mac 204. Won by four lengths, three lengths between eecond and third. Time, 4.54. RENOWN HANDICAP (Im. 3f.)—Bonny Logan 24 (Holmes) 1, Peter King scr 2, Dalnahine scr 3. Also started—Royal Step scr, Donside scr, Adair scr, Jane Wilkesacr, Stockade 36, Sir Henry 60 (coupled with Winner). Won by a short head, four lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 9 l-fisec. FLYING HANDICAP (Im.)—Bon Wilkes scr (Robertson) 1, Ben O’Hau 36 2, Fashion Queen scr ,3. Also started— First Toll scr, Downcast 12, Olive Huon 12, Norma Dillon 12, Idris 36. Won by four lengths, a "hort head between second and third. Time, 2min 18 2-ssec. COMMENT ON THE RACING. (Special to the Times). DUNEDIN, May 10. The Forbury Park meeting opened in sunny weather with a cold wind blowing. Considering that two postponements had been experienced, the attendance was better than expected. The Club had taken a great deal of trouble with the track, various expedients being availed of to dry out the clay, with the result that it was much better than anybody had a right to expect after the flooding it was subjected to. The only soft spots in evidence existed close in to the rails. The racing was close and in many cases exciting.

A big field in the Bayfield Handicap got away fairly well, Don Wilkes showing the way to Wee Patch, while General Derby was close up, Arran Lad coming fast from the rear. With a lap to go General Derby was well elear from Wee Patch and Lady Elwood, while Arran Lad was gaining fast on the leaders. At the far turn, Wee Patch was beaten and Arran Lad was disputing second place with Lady Elwood. General Derby (J. McLennan) was first into the atraight, but he broke half way down. Running on, Lady Elwood took command, and striding away, C. R Hadfield's bay mare, Lady *EI wood, El Carbine—Clarewood (owner), won by six lengths from Bon Sonty (R Humphreys), who beat Ladycliff by half a length for second place. Then in close order came General Derby, Arran Lad and Wee Patch. The popular selection, Mat Patch (J. Bryce Jnr.), was never seen. Arran Lad went a good race but could not quite see the distance out. T. Annett, rider of Arran lad, was fined £2 for talking to an outsider on the track. The trainer and owner have been connected with a number of good winners in the South, including Adair Massey and others. Times: 4min 15 l-ssecs; 4min 3 4-osecs; 4min 13secs. ILe field comprised.—Mat Patch, Ladycliff, Arran Lad and Bon Sonty ( coupled ), Lady Elwood, General Derby, Young Tom, Stone Ginger, Reform, Carlene, Wee Patch, Jim Russell, Don Massey, Ocean Grove, Erlstroke, James Maddison and Dan Mac (coupled), Kentucky Moor. Marvin Fox Trot and Master Robbins (coupled), Don Wilkes, Ora Jay, Wharaetoa, Swiftline, Fancy Maid, Bob Wilkes, Tiaki, Bondo, Dunnegan and Master Peter.

Prior to the start of the Domain Handicap Miss Adonis reared over and was brought back to the paddock. Forbury was lame after his preliminary and was withdrawn. King Copa did not leave the mark and Ventura. Junior Girl and Fireman were very slow to move. Barcelona shot out and held a long lead at the stand from Wee Daphne. With a lap to go Barcelona was still well clear, but was tiring. Then came Quiver, Wee Daphne and Wild Pointer in close company, while Mother Machree was doing the best of the others. Barcelona led into the straight, but A. Russell’s bay gelding, Quiver by Wildwood Jnr.—Lady Child, 4 years, (J. J. Kennerley) at once took command to win by four lengths, Barcelona (J. N. Clarke' beating Wild Patch (F. Holmes) by nearly two lengths for second place. Mother Machree was a length away fourth, then came Jean Mac, Wee Daphne and Hylas. The winner is a useful pacer and was recently narrowly beaten by Transport at the Amberley meeting .t Riccarton. He was capably driven by the Australian remaman. The runner-up, Barce fay Cana de Oro—Olive Wood, wani

out lame. He is the best of the few descendants of the defunct American horse yet seen on the race track here. Times: 4min Isec; 4min 2 l-osecs; 4min 1 1-ssecs. The field comprised.—Barcelona, Quiver, Wild Pointer, Glen Wilkes, King Ingoda, Wee Daphne, Edwin Harwin and Hylas (coupled), Miss O’Neill, Jean Mac, Lucy Harold, Bricklayer, Cliffeton Chimes, Junior Girl, Rollicking Bells, Fireman and Peterville (coupled), Kossolian, Ventura, Mother Machree, Our Nurse, Wallace Dillon.

At the start of the Innovation Handicap Helenwood, Claude Alto, Admiral Derby and Wallacetown missed. At the stand Lottie Direct, Tipperary and Alpha Wilkes were going well. Lottie Direct drew out along the back in the second lap. Lottie Direct was attended by Peter Swift, who led into the straight. Bundaberg took command going to the back from Helenwood, with Lottie Direct next. Holding his own over the last round, R. Mugford's Bundaberg by Bon Homme—Victor Hugo mare (J. Bryce', beat Helenwood (W. Lowe) by two lengths with Lottie Direct (Roberts) a length and a half away third; then came Alpha Wilkes and Peter Swift. The southern representative Wallacetown lost ground at the start and dropped to the rear, but was close to the leaders at the finish. Helenwood trotted a good race despite several bad breaks and would probably have won had she kept down. Admiral Derby trotted badly and put in two bad breaks. Times: 4min 59secs; smin 7 1-5 secs; omin 8 4-ssecs. The field comprised.— Helenwood, Peter Swift, Bundaberg, Tipperary, Wallacetown, Admiral Derby, Claude Alto, Lottie Direct, Alpha Wilkes.

When the signal was given in the Prince of Wales Handicap Taraire and Emperor galloped off and lost a lot of ground. Pedro Pronto showed the way out of the straight from Jack Arrah, Lady Joan and Peter Mac, while Paul Dufault and Albert Cling were away in the rear. In the back stretch Peter Mac broke and was pulled up. Entering the second lap Pedro Pronto just led Jack Arrah and Lady Joan, with Tnx Pointer and Taraire in close attendance from Grand Denver, who was pacing very unkindly. Leading into the last lap. Pedro Pronto was beaten. Going to the far turn Jack Arrah took up the running from Taraire and Lady Joan, with Trix Pointer and Grand Denver handy, and Willie Lincoln closing up fast. Jack Arrah led into the home stretch, but immediately compounded, leaving Taraire to go on from Lady Joan. Staying on in great style R. Morten’s roan gelding, Taraire, by Four Chimes—Muricata (J. Bryce, 1 , strode away to win easily by four lengths from Lady Joan (R. Holmes Jnr.). Willie Lincoln (J. Clarke) was two lengths off third, a length in front of Grand Denver (Hendrickson) ; then came Jack Arrah and Trix Pointer. Despite losing a lot of ground, Taraire paced a great race in accounting for his seventh race of the current season. Lady Joan travelled solidly throughout, while Willie Lincoln’s come back was unexpected in many expert quarters. Trix Pointer was always handy and did well throughout. Times: 4min 42 2-osecs; 4min 45aecs; 4min 41 4-ssecs. The field comprised.—Taraire, Pedro Pronto, Grand Denver, Emperor, Lady Joan, and Trix Pointer (coupled), Willie Lincoln, Paul Dufault, Peter Mac, Jack Arrah and Albert Cling.

Prior to the start of the Beach Handicap Fernmoor fell and then refused to start when the signal was given. Harry Audubon began badly. In the back straight for the first time, Quickmatch tangled and was pulled up. Passing the stand for the first time, Walroon led from Golden Nut and Dolly Dillon. At the back Golden Nut broke and lost hia chance and Plywood followed suit when going well. In the second lap Fashion Queen took command from Dolly Dillon, Walroon, Bing Boy, Harry Audubon and Linden. With a lap to go Fashion Queen was closely followed by Bing Boy, linden and Walroon. The order was the same to the far turn, with Linden always moving up. At the home turn, Linden got a run on the rails. In the straight O. Hooper’s Linden, by Tohu (Owner), drew out and won by two lengths from Fashion Queen (J. R. McMurray). Bing Boy (Wallace) was half a length off third. Walroon was fourth and then came Brown Chequer. Times: 4min 43 l-ssecs; 4min 43 4-ssecs; 4min 44secs. Many onlookers thought the run on the rails won the race for Linden, but he finished full of running, while Fashion Queen just stalled off Bing Boy. The winner returned a double-figure reward. The trainer of the second horse must hold a record for gaining second place in the south for the past throe years. The field comprised.—Harry Audubon (Tomkinson), Fernmoor, Lenamhor, Golden Nut, Plywood, linden, Fashion Queen, Walroon, Dolly Dillon, Kilmarnock, Quickmatch, Brown Chequer and Bing Boy.

In the St. Clair Handicap The Squire and Count Dee began badly, but soon settled down. Admiral Derby led The Squire, Solace and Darkest down the straight, while Dixie Mac left her feet early. Before the second lap commenced Solace left his feet and dropped back. In the second lap The Squire tangled and lost his position, leaving Admiral Derby in the lead, while Darkest, with Mangoutu, were moving up. Count Dee was showing the way with a lap to go from Admiral Derby and Mangoutu. Going down the back First Fashion met with interference, Kennerley being thrown from the sulky, but he was not hurt. The occurrence was accidental. Count Dee (A. Butterfield) led into the home stretch, but D. Archers Mangoutu by Galindo-Espanita (C. Donald), overhauled him and won by four lengths, Darkest (McGregor), being three lengths off third. Bundaberg (penalised 24yds) was next. Great interest was taken in the first appearance at Forbury of Dixie Mac, but the Victorian mare could not do better than finish in fifth place. Mangoutu, who does not always trot steadily, is also noted as being unlucky and recorded a popular win. Clonmel and Sunny Jim (recently from Australia) were never prominent. Times: 4min 54secs; 4min 55 2-ssecs; 4min 57 l-ssecs. The field comprised.—Count Dee, Sunny Jim, Dixie Mac Bundaberg, Mangoutu, The Squire, Darkest, Clonmel, Solace, Pieter Timmerman, Admiral Derby, First Fashion and Merry Bingen.

In the Renown Handicap. Peter King led out from Donside and Dalnahine. The trio were well clear of Bonny Logan. The order was the same at the far turn for the last time round, where Dalnahine and Bonny Logan closed on Donside. Peter King led into the straight, Donside breaking and retiring. In the run home, W. H. Norton’s Bonny Logan, by Logan Pointer— Bonilene (F. Holmes) got up to beat Peter King (G. 8. Smith) by half a head. Dalnahinq, (B. Jarden) was six lengths off third. Edair was fourth and Donside fifth. It was a very fine race. Many spectators held the opinion that Peter King won, but the man in the box was really the only one in a position to make a definite announcement. The Southlander Donside paced a fine race, but failed for condition over the last furlong. The field comprised.—Peter King, Bonny Logan and Sir Henry (coupled), Adair, Donside, Dalnahine, Royal Step, Jane Wilkes, Stockade.

Disaster struck the southern admirers of Downcast in the Flying Handicap, as the chestnut gelding stood on the mark and lost many lengths. Olive Huon also got away badly. J. Henderson’s Bon Wilkes by Marvin Wilkes—Embrace (W. Robertson), jumped away alone leading all the way and won by four lengths from Ben O’Hau (J. McLennan), who was luck to be placed half a head in front of Fashion Queen (J. Walsh) at the finish. Norma Dillon was fourth and Downcast next. The last named put up a good fight for second place, but tired after losing much ground. The field comprised.—Fashion Queen, Idris, Downcast. Olive Huon, Bon Wilkes, Ben O’Hau, Norma Dillon, First Toll. There was a demonstration from the crowd when Ben O’Hau was placed second over Fashion Queen, but again the judge was in the best person to know.

SATURDAY’S ACCEPTANCES. (Per United Press Association). DUNEDIN, May 10. TAHUNA HANDICAP, harness (Im. and 50—Marvin Chief, Bob Wilkes, Ocean Grove, Wire, Erlstroke, Fancy Maid, Marvin Drift, Wharetoa, Ora Jay, Master Peter, Don Wilkes, Dorothy Mac, and Lord Rokeby scr, Kentucky Moor 12yds bhd, Worthy Bingen 36, Don Mac 72. PACIFIC HANDICAP, harness (Im. and 50—Polyanthus, Our Nurse, Forbury, Royal Hope, Kanuknot. King Copa, Kossclian. Wee Daphne, Ventura, and Junior Girl scr. Rollicking Bells, Cliffeton Chimes, Bricklayer 12yds bhd, Glen Wilkes, Mammon, Fireman, Lucky Harold, Jean Mac 24, Barcelona, Nenember 36. Wild Pointer and Edwin Harwin 48, Quiver 60, Vitalis 72, Miss O’Neil 84, Golden Nut 96. IMPROVERS’ HANDICAP (Im. 50 Lady Cliff, Lady Ellwood, Bondo. Mat Patch scr, General Derby, Alpha Wilkes, James Maddison 12yds bhd. Tipperary, Dan Mac and Benmore 24, Bonette 36, Swiftest 36, Wallacetcwn, Arran Lad and Master Robbins 60, Fox Trot 72, Bon Sonty 96, Merry Bingen 120. VICTORY HANDICAP (2m.)—Peter Mac, Emperor and Royal Step scr, Jack Arrah 12yds bhd, Pedro Pronto and Lady Joan 24, Grand Denver 36, Trix Pointer 48, Taraire and Paul Dufault 60, Willie Lincoln and Albert Cling 72. ROYAL HANDICAP (2m.)—Black Raven, Sunny Vue, Friendship, Vitalis, Mother Machree and Hylas scr, Passing Shadow and Golden Nut 12yds bhd. Quick Match 24yds. Littlefield, Wicklow Boy and Lucky Dillon 36, Malice 48, Coldwater and Brown Chequer 60, Dolly Dillon 72, Fernmoore 84, Kilmarnock 96. PENINSULA HANDICAP (2m.)— The Squire and Admiral Derby scr, Solace, Peter Swift, Darkest 12yds bhd, Pieter Timmerman 24, Count Dec 36, Mangoutu and Merry Bingen 48, Bundaberg 60, Sunny Jim and Clonmel 96, First Fashion 156, Dixie Mac 192.

RAILWAY HANDICAP (Im. 3f.)_Dalnahine, Adair, Royal Step and Fashion Queen scr, Peter King 12yds bhd, Bon Wilkes 24, Stockade 36, Bonny Logan 48, Taraire 60, Paul Dufault 72. FAREWELL HANDICAP (Im.)—Bing Boy, First Tell and Walroon scr, Downcast, Fashion Queen, Norma Dillon and Olive Huon 12yds bhd, Idris 36, Ben O'Hau 48, Sir Henry 60. WANGANUI HANDICAPS. (Per United Press Association). HAWERA, May 10. PURUA HACK HANDICAP, (60—Hal Gina 9.4, Alabama 8.13, Musketoon 8.9, Lady Glissas 8.8 Silver San and Ben Nevis 8.3, Veil and Country life 8.2, Sunny Vale 7.13, Queastor 7.12, Bonrina 7.9, Left and San Franette 7.8, The Emperor and Tinohari 7.7, Velociform, Just Quietly and Miss Mickey 7.6, Alaric 7.5, Half Red 7.4, Ribbonwork 7.3 Pirouette 7.2, Merry Ann, Doleful Ditty, Interest, Ecuador, Kaforte, Parkman, Pinna, Pipi, Chesforte, Bravato, Dodo and Second Choice 7.0.

HACK STEEPLECHASE, (2 miles) Powder King 11.2, Paul Moore 10.12 Te Maire 10.10, Mervotia 10.8, Oak Rose 10.2, Ringi 9.13, Mangawai and Fibre 8.7, San Forte 9.6, Maniania 9.2, Ranui, Toddy, Sweet Flower, Naughty, Empyrian and San Fran gelding 9.0. KAITOKE HACK HURDLES, (lira.)— Vagabond 11.9, Triboulet 11.1, White Ranger and Price 10.7, Whiaz Bang 10.6 Daddy’s Girl 10.4, Militaire 10.3, Warrawee 10.2, Gold Star 10.1, Tempo and Prince Paul 9.11, Mountain Peer and Skylight 9.9, Lady Hill and Silta 9.7, Sling Camp and The Curragh 9.6, First Bom 9.2, Noble, Savoury Husker, Naughty, Nukuwai, Zanol, Gaiety Girl, Complimentary, Spottage, Sponte, Tarquin, Kanaka, Empyrian, Excelsior and Second Choice 9.0.

CONNOLLY HANDICAP, (Um.)—Rouen 9.4, Kinsen 9.1, Tame Fox 8.12, Bonnetter 8.9 Trespass and Boomerday 8.8, Correspondent 8.6, Quest 8.5, Kareao 8.0, Amber Tips and Zircon 7.8, Crucellegut Loohson 7.0, Kaotane and Cheerup 6.12, Warrawee and Lady Kotiripo 6.10, Helen Rufus 6.8, Megan, Frizzier and Erie 6.7. BOROUGH HANDICAP, (6f.)—Golden Bubble 9.0 Listowel 8.12, Sir Burnett and Martian Miss 8.6, Amber Tips 8.4, Triboulet 8.1, Demos 7.13, Island 7.10, Big Push 7.10, Fleeting 7.9, Halgina and Sunny Jim 7.8, Petunia and Lady Kotiripo 7.5, Leithfield 6.12, Roman 6.11, Pauma 6.7, Queastor 6.8. The following re-handicaps have been declared:— Wanganui Steeplechase—Whipcord 10.2; Century Hurdles—Tinock 9.7. AUCKLAND HANDICAPS.

(Per United Press Association). HAWERA, May 10. GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES. (2J miles)—Gladful 11.9, Explorer 11.7, roanui 11.2, Omahu 10.9, Vagabond 10.8, War Loan 10.9, Snake 10.6 Kohu and General Advance 10.2, Mia Bella 10.0, Sea Deil 9.12, Oranga 9.12, Royal Abbey 9.9, Whipcord 9.7, Peter Amans 9.6, Tinokaha 9.5, Passin’ Thro’, En Route and Penury Rose 9.5, Miss Melta Opiate, Complex and Dick 9.3, Sunray, Active, Great Fun 9.2, Thiganthu, Bruce, Mimiwhangßta, Savoury, Mountain Peer and Naughty 9.0. GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE, (about 3| miles)—Explorer 11.10, Oakleigh 11.8, Omahu 11.0, Snake and Sea Deil 10.11 Pittsworth 10.9, Kohu and Tigerland 10.5, War Loan 10.2, First Line 10.0, Whipcord 10.0, General Advance 9.11, Mia Bella 9.9, Oranga 9.7, Royal Abbey, Silverton Gay Boy and Vociferate 9.4, Dick 9.3 Oak Rose, Never Despair, No Bother, Miss Melva, Active, Parsin’ Thro’, Black Night. Mary Bruce Naughty, Polthogue, Thiganthu, Totara Jack and Waikawa 9.0.

CORNWALL HANDICAP, (Um.)—Surveyor and Royal Present 10.8, Loyal Irish, Uncle Ned, Boomerday and Joy Ride 9.9, Lord Star 9.4 Tamaaroa 9.2, Zircon 8.12, Glencanny, Illumination, Arch Salute and Tinohoro 8.11, Pine Arch, Regent and Bright Day 8.10, Omahu 8.8, Glencairn 8.5, Comical 8.3, Tactful, Sunny Jim, Helen Rufus, Tekara Bute Sound, Archie, Sycorax Mid Strategy 8.1, Bitholia, Viyella, Bonny Canny, Comedy Prince, Gold Plane, Khublai Khan, Lochson, Ohinewairua, Poteen, Smoke Concert, Soulterina Warwee, The Curragh. and Sir Otway 8.0. EG M 0 NT RACES. (Per United Press Association). „ HAWEA, May 10. Therp was dull but warmer weather for the second day of the Egmont meeting. The course was very wet. There was a good attendance, considering the conditions. The totaiisator handled £17,001, as against £25, 002 on the second day of last year, making £35,878 for the meeting, against £49,640 last year. Results:— NGAMUTU HANDICAP (6f.).-4tfuske-toon 7.9, 1; Otapawa 7.0, 2; Treadwell 7.5, 3. Also started—Lady Glissas, Lady Hill, Daddy’s Girl, Regard, Just Quietly, Ribbon Work, Pipip. Musketoon came with a sensational run. There was a great finish, necks separating the placed horses. Time, Imin 32|sec.

MANAWAPOU HURDLES dim.).— Prince 9.0, 1; Tinakaha 10.8, 2; Mervotia 9.9, 3. Also started—White Ranger, Automoan a, Great Run, Iceberg, Warr awe, Sir Waitempo, Watercap, Empyrean, Stilts and Husker. A good finish. Won by a short length. Time, 3inin lOsec. OPEKE STEEPLECHASE (about 2m.). Polthogue 9.7, 1; Gang Awa’ 10.8, 2; Passin’ Through 9.13, 3. Also started—Paul Moore and Galicia. Paul Moore and Galicia fell. Won easily, fourteen lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 46sec.

MOKOIA HANDICAP (6f.) .—Amber Tips 7.9, 1; Leithfield 6.7, 2; Push 7.10, 3. Also started—Golden Bubble, Sir Burnett,

Birkie and Pauma. Won by a neck, a length between second and third. Time, Imin 23sec.

SHORTS HANDICAP (sf.).—Tinoreto 7.0, 1; Lady Merriwee 8.0, 2; Regard 7.7, 3. Also started —Alabama, Ben Nevis, Loved One, Kilcoo, Gamboola, Campbird, Bravato. Tinoreto came through a chain from home and won by a neck, three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin Bisec. DAVIDSON MEMORIAL (Im. and a distance). —Lockson 6.7, 1; Correspondent 8.9, 2; Kareao 8.5, 3. Also started— Rouen, Tame Fox, Zircon, Bitholia, Askari, Helen Rufus and Eerie. In the straight Lochson finished well and, under pressure, won by a length and a-half, half a length between second and third. Time, 2min 10| sec. BOROUGH HACK HANDICAP (7f.). Otapawa 7.0, 1; Interest 7.0, 2; Eucador 7.0; 3. Also started—Warble Glass, Silver San, Country Life, Velociform, Haligan, Black Mark, The Curragh and Night. Won by a length and half, half a length between second pud third. Time, Imin 39A**i. ADELAIDE CUP ADELAIDE, May 10. The Adelaide Cup resulted: —King Ingoda 1, Chaparral 2, Mambray Lord 3. ENGLISH RACING.

LONDON, May 9. The Chester Cup resulted: Chivalrous 1; Happy Man 2; Billman 3.

BOXING

QUESTION OF CONTROL. (Per United Press Association). ..UMARU, May 10. The Timaru Boxing Association passed a resolution strongly opposing the new system of centre control, and requesting the Council to defer consideration of the matter till the next annual conference of delegates to be held, coincident with the Dominion championships at Dunedin in July., THE OTAGO DISPUTE. EXECUTIVE RESIGNS. DUNEDIN, May 10. A general meeting of the Otago Boxing Association was held to-night to consider what steps should be taken in view of the disqualification of the executive by the New Zealand Boxing Council. The president and executive decided to resign in a body and a new chairman was appointed for the meeting. A provisional committee was then set up from members of the Association not concerned in the disqu&lication, and the meeting then authorised this provisional committee to apply for re-affiliation to the Boxing Council.

FOOTBALL

SATURDAY’S GAMES. The three first grade matches set down for Rugby Park on Saturday promise to produce a continuation of the good standard of football that has been in evidence so far. Those old rivals. Star and Blues, will fight their battles all over again on the No. 1 area, and they should be a good draw, particularly as the Invercargill Club, which sustained some heavy losses last year, has recruited one or two promising players since the start of the present season. Pirates will play Waikiwi, who scored such a convincing win against Bluff last Saturday and there are indications that the suburbanites will put up a good showing against their formidable rivals. The rapidly improved Marist side will meet Bluff, which if it can get some of its injured men right again, will take a bit of beating. SCHOOL MATCHES. On Saturday a match will be played between the Middle School senior fifteen and a fifteen comprising boys who are overweight for the schools competition who have been coached by Brother Anastasius with a view to the possible inclusion of some of them in the primary school representatives. A match will also be played between the senior fifteens of the South and Marist schools. Both matches will be played on the Biggar street grounds. NEW ZEALAND UNION. (Per United Press Association). WELLINGTON, May 10. The first meeting of the newly-elected Management Committee of the New Zealand Rugby Union was held last night. Mr S. Deans was elected chairman, and Messrs Hornig and Deans were appointed delegates to the Olympic Council. The recommendation of the annual general meeting to appoint five selectors from each island was adopted. It was decided to invite unions to send in the names of gentlemen considered fit to act as selectors. It was decided that applications for reinstatement be decided on their merits.

The question of the amusement tax was raised. It was reported that a deputation had waited on the Hon. J. G. Coates, who promised to place the matter before the Prime Minister. It was left to Mr Glenn, M.P., to arrange a deputation with the Prime Minister.

GOLF

(By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, May 9. Hagen, Sarazen, Hoffman and Kirkwood have arrived' from America. All are competing in the open golf championship.

CRICKET

HOBBS’S HUNDREDTH CENTURY LONDON, May 9. Hobbs completed his hundredth century in first-el ass cricket when he scored a century against Somerset. This is the only County against which he has hitherto not scored a hundred.

BILLIARDS

SMITH v NEWMAN LONDON, May 9. In the billiards championship Smith has scored 10,575, including breaks of 391 and 206. Newman has made 10,091, including breaks of 292, 334, 215 and 492, all made at the evening session, when Newman played most briliantly, scoring 1515 to Smith’s 484.