SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 19276, 21 June 1924, Page 3

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED. Ashburton R.C. Winter meeting closes this afternoon. Grand Prix de Paris (French classic) takes place to-morrow. Napier Park Racing Club’s Winter meeting concludes this afternoon. # Racing at Rosehill (Sydney) t.o-day and on Monday of next week. Grand National (principal events) entries are due on Friday next. Wanganui sprinter Orchid has been blistered and turned out to rest. The Victorian Amateur Turf Club will race at Caulfield this afternoon. Hawkes Bay Jockey Club Winter meeting handicaps are due on Monday next. Duo may be found racing for the first time this season at Hawke’s Bay meeting. Gloaming, Ballymena, Glentruin, Parody and other horses leave for Sydney on Friday. The New Zealand Grand National meeting will be held at Riccarton on August 12, 14 and 16. Dunedin-owned Kipling has been engaged in the leading steeplechases at Hawke’s Bay J.C. meeting. First Born, who failed dismally at the Auckland meeting, will race at Wellington R.C. Winter fixture. Fourteen horses have been engaged in the Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase, to be run on Wednesday of next week. Mr W. T. Hazlett has three colts engaged in the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Welcome Stakes, for two-year-olds, in November. Mr J. H. Williams has been elected President to the N.Z.M.T.C. in succession to the late Hon. C. Louisson of lengthy service. Mr L. C. Hazlett, of Dunedin, has nominated three two-year-olds—two geldings and a filly—for the C.J.C. Welcome Stakes (5f.). Sir George Clifford heads the list with five colts—two each by Boniform and Autumnus and one by The Ace —in the Welcome Stakes. The running of Vagabond and Tenterfield will be closely followed in the hurdling events in Hawke’s Bay during the next few days. Silver Peak is running out at present and is looking very fresh prior to being sent to the stud in the near future to be mated with Solferino. Mr J. Trengrove, of Dunedin, may be giving up the trotting game, but he has engaged a Paper Money—Ena galloper in two-year-old classics. The Cheat (Clare nee ux—Subterfuge) ran well in Sydney for J. McCombe last week to suggest that he will win a race in N.S.W. within a short time. His owner is treating the locally-trained Bugle Note to light exercise on the lead at present. The Solferino gelding will now have a chance to build up for next season. During the past week Riccarton trainers had a bad time of it, as rain made some tracks unusable, while other exercise grounds were too hard owing to frosty conditions. With all the meetings of the current season in which he was interested disposed of, local trainer F. W. Ellis is about to devote himself to the education of some young thoroughbreds. The Auckland trainer, N. Cunningham, will leave for Sydney next month in charge of the Takapuna Cup winner, Musketoon (imp.), who has some valuable engagements in Australia. If Roseday is to race in the Commonwealth in the springtime,, as was rumoured some time ago, his connections must be thinking of making a move in the direction of Sydney’s sunny clime.

The Wellington Post scribe “Sir Lancelot” claims as a record the fact that the Sunny Lake —Killena mare, Stream, a four-year-old, has started in no less than 48 races during the current season.

During his five-year-old career Mount Victoria started in 42 races and as a six-year-old he competed in 45 events. During the period referred to this enduring galoper ran in the same ownership as Stream does to-day.

Mountain Song (a two-year-old filly by Quantock), who recently won the Sires’ Produce Stakes at the Q.T.C. meeting, is described as the best youngster of her age seen out in Queensland over a term of 40 years.

An American writer says that there is every possibility of Man o’ War, who has been at the stud two seasons, returning to the turf to meet Epinard. The great American horse is galloped daily to keep him in good health, but this does not say that he can come back.

It has been pointed out to some learned professors who have been declaring against racing on the grounds of fraud, etc., that if ringing-in takes place on racecourses, it may also be carried out in connection with University examinations—see recent Police Court reports.

The steeplechaser, Noble, who broke down at the Riverton R.C’s. Easter fixture, was in a bad way for some time, but care and attention at Endeavour Lodge has brought about improvement and he is now walking about again in his paddocks. It will be a long time before an attempt can be made to train him again.

Mr W. R. Kemball has engaged several of the progeny of Hymestra in classic races of the incoming season. The stock of the son of Hymettus—Straga, by Birkenhead— Witchet horse are very well spoken of in the Wairarapa district.

The weariness that characterised Master Sandstone after the Riverton R.C’s. meeting has now disappeared and the descendant of Solferino is bounding about his enclosure in a limber manner. He will probably be hacked about for a time prior to being put into regular work again by F. W. Ellis.

During the current week a pacing filly by Coldstream Bells—Castout, owned by Mr A. H. King, who races the consistent Oaknut, was shipped away from Invercargill to Christchurch to be educated by M. B. Edwards. She is a well-grown filly and promises to furnish into a sturdy, useful hoppled performer, or, later on, successful matron.

The smart Hawke’s Bay galloper, Wassail, has only to win another race to run himself out of hack class. It is fully prophesied that he will win in open company and there is no reason why he should not at the present time, as he is in tip-top racing condition, displaying H. Hickey’s best polish.

During the progress of the Dunedin Winter meeting a Wellington mentor present took a fancy to Soltoe and tried to purchase him, but Mr T. W. Taylor had only one reply, that the Soldier’s Chorus gelding was “not for sale.” Mr Taylor reared the gelding himself and J. Pankhurst developed him in a clever manner, hence he is to remain here to see what time will do for him. From a little rat oi a thin& his growth

being retarded by misfortune at an early stage of his career, he has grown into a very nice little horse, of a marked Martian type, and his owner is quite right to keep him going on his own account, quite apart from i’entirqental reasons. His dam, Muitoe, was one of the enduring class and his sire was a brilliant racehorse, added to which he is a promising mover.

During the past month Mr W. Stone’s rising two-year-old, Bilbo, by Greyspear— St. Helen, has come away well and it is plainly evident that the youngster in the stable of F. W. Ellis is going to mature satisfactorily. Whether he will, gallop fast or not is quite another thing, but is a very nippy youngster on road or track and can handle himself expertly, desirable characteristics in young thoroughbreds intended for the galloping game. He claims a number of engagements in classic events.

When Master Peter, P. T. Hogan’s prospective Grand National Steeplechase candidate, exhibited symptoms of weakness he was schooling with Mettle Drift at Wingatui prior to the Dunedin J.C’s. Winter fixture.

Miss Joyce Helen Waghorne, an 18-year-old girl, has been granted a license to ride and drive trotters at the race meetings of the Victorian and Racing Association. Miss Waghorne is a native of Sunshine, and has been amongst horses from childhood. She is a dashing horsewoman, and is the second member of the gentler sex to obtain a jockey’s license in Victoria, the other being Mrs Pearl Kelly, who is at present under disqualification.

No sooner had the Dunedin J.C’s. Winter fixture, at which he claimed engagements, been disposed of than Counterstroke became sound again, and he is now walking about in his paddock as if he had never been troubled by lameness in his life. He has disappointed his connections throughout the current season, but the son of Antagonist may do better during the 1924-25 racing term, as it is often this way with' horses that fail to reproduce their best form for a season—they come back in some unexplained manner and surprise everybody by accounting for a sequence of successes.

Direct Tod, the imported American pacer in B. Jarden’s stable, is reported to have shaped well in his initial display in public at the Ashburton Trotting Club’s Winter meeting. Messrs D. and A. Anderson’s four-year-old by lowa Todd from Emily Directum, looks the part of a useful performer and it is safe to say that he will be seen in the role of a winner in due course.

Mr W. T. Hazlett’s home-trained string have not been worked since the D.J.C. fixture, but F. J. McKay is pottering about with a string that would speedily gallop themselves into racing shape. Francaise ran well in the Birthday Handicap on the opening day at Wingatui, but the twelve furlong journey, an unaccustomed trip for the Solferino mare, appeared to get to the bottom of the daughter of Directoire and she failed to materialise on the succeeding days of the fixture. She was never better in her life, as far as looks went, and was galloping well on the tracks prior to leaving home. The Parisian should be a better horse next season, and the writer is going to be with Boughleen Dhoun to yet make good.

The big London Stock Exchange sweep on the English Derby was won by Mr Williard, an electrical engineer of Nottingham (Eng.), the prize amounting to £50,000. Prior to the day of the race Mr Williard sold a half-share in his ticket for £2750.

During the next two months Warhaven and Maytime are to be given daily liberty in paddock quarters, their respective holiday terms following on veterinary treatment by Mr J. Millar, M.R.C.V.S. The former has been fired and blistered, while Maytime has been blistered. Warhaven has picked up wonderfully since the Oamaru J.C. meeting and appears to be healthier and stronger than for some considerable time past. J. A. Rowland has got on well with Warhaven each time he has handled him and the Kilbroney gelding looks like coming back to profit for Mr D. Kilkelly.

The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club proposes to deal drastically with careless or foul riding and is asking for something more serious than cautions and fines. In the remit standing in the club’s name for the annual conference next month, it states: “In the event of the judical stewards finding a jostle or cross has taken place, whether by intention or negligence the jockey of any such horse shall be punished by suspension from riding.”

Mettle Drift came through his schooling and racing experiences at Wingatui recently without a scratch and the descendant of Rorke’s Drift looks bright and well on it to-day. He was the victim of misfortune throughout the Dunedin J.C’s. meeting, and, when all is said and done, J. Pankhurst’s pupil should have got a fair share of the money on offer. However, experiences of this class are all in the jumping game. Since his return from Wingatui Mr T. W. Taylor’s gelding has been treated to light exercise, but he will commence regular work again next week, as it is the present intention to engage him at the C.J.C. Grand National meeting. He jumps and races well over the Riccarton country, and, all going well in the meantime, he will be popping between the flags at CJ.C. headquarters when the month of August comes round. When he left Invercargill for the scene of action round about this time last year, many local prophets foretold disaster, but he won attractively despite these dismale forebodings and it is to be hoped that history repeats itself this year when the white-faced gelding is in better shape to take on the contract.

The Takapuna Jockey Club has excellent reason to be pleased with the response made by horseowners in the call for nominations for the newly-instituted race—the Takapuna Plate (7f.), the entries lodged numbering 124. The race in question is for three-year-olds and upwards that have not won a flat race of the value of £250, or flat races to the collective value ef £5OO, at time of starting. Three-year-olds will carry 8.0, four-year-olds and upwards 8.9, and there is a scale of allowances for mares and maiden performers. The first contest for the Takapuna Plate is fixed to take place at the TJ.C. Spring meeting in November next.

With something like a win and a-half and eight seconds to her credit, Obligio came through her season’s racing really well and at the present time she is well worth looking over. There is no doubt that she thrived on her racing tests and her trainer, J. A. Rowland, has every reason to be proud of her condition and marked signs of development as she cleans up her feed allowances at Endeavour Lodge at the present juncture. When looked over at close quarters she presents the appearance of a mare improved out of all knowledge during the past two months and the Winkie — Sobersides four-year-old may be classed as a “good looker,” ready to be keyed up for a supreme effort across the flat or sent into the stud paddock with every confidence in her breeding and conformation. Obligio is to be hacked about during the remaining winter months and duly prepared to race at early spring fixtures.

His owners (Messrs Ive and Couser) have received word from P. T. Hogan that the South Canterbury mentor is satisfied with the progress of Songbird since the wellperformed son of Kilbroney reached Timaru. P.T.H. says that Songbird “has suppled and livened up splendidly.” The Wyndham-owned stallion carries a fair amount of condition on top and it will probably take his trainer some considerable time to work him into racing shape. The news that he has “suppled” is characteristic of his mentor, but it certainly makes satisfactory and instructive reading.

The recently-clipped Salerno, an exceedingly light-coloured chestnut, presents a phantom appearance at present, but it is eaaiy ejadifc gpt anea hb

return to the care of J. A. Rowland from hie Otautau pastures. The Solferino gelding has only to stand up to his work to win races, but, so far, he has proved a difficult horse to prepare. The Nassau cross-country performer, Starland, who struck a fence hard in the Wanganui Steeplechase and injured his shoulder, has practically recovered from his troubles. Last week he was railed away from Wanganui to his home quarters at Cambridge. It was recently cabled to Sydney papers (reports “The Watcher” in the Dominion) that the Wellington owner, Mr E. Riddiford, has purchased Grand Knight, a three-year-old colt by Grand Parade—Juennesse, in England, for shipment to New Zealand during the next few weeks. Grand Knight was a fair performer in the Old Country as a two-year-old, and if he reproduces his best form he ought to do well in this country. F. W. Ellis is at present handling two-well-grown fillies bred by Dr. Rodgers, of Gore, and one of the pair has already been ridden, while her companion’s turn to wear a saddle with a man on top will come shortly. The neater of the youngsters is a brown filly by Solferino —Red Start, by Casket—Red Riding Hood, by Le Loup— Lass o’ the Hills, and this quality-looking baby thoroughbred comes of a well-known Southland family, as Red Start also produced Fibrona (dam of Vice Grand), Neuroma, Good Start, Red Pal and Red Admiral. The other filly is also by Solferino, her dam being the well-bred Strathpeffer, by Birkenhead—ldeal, by Dreadnought— Mount Ida, by Apremont —Idalia (imp.). She is one of the biggest and sturdiest youngsters ever stripped on the S.R.C. tracks and there is no mistake about her descent from the Birkenhead family, unless that she is headed in a similar manner to the Solferino tribe. She is big enough and strong enough to pull a dray and will* probably take time to mature. Bred as she is, this pupil of Ellis’s should be a rare galloper, as the speed of her sire’s stock is well-known, while her dam, Strathpeffer, is by imported Birkenhead (sire of many stout horses and jumpers) from Ideal (deadheated with Fulmen in the N.Z. Cup of 1900), a daughter of the proved stayer, Dreadnought, from Mount Ida, whose dam gave to the turf Sir Modred and other fine stayers and successful stud propositions.

In a letter to “The Watcher,” of the Dominion, Mr C. Boyle, owner of Carawock, writing from Sydney, says:—“We had very bad luck. Carawock ran a great race. The race the first day on the Saturday did him good, and he would have won on the Monday only for making a mistake at the second to last fence. He did well to recover and run second to Chrysostom. I don’t think anyone but an experienced rider like Worm aid would ever have stayed on him. He hit the fence so hard that he was on his nose. He cut himself a bit, but not seriously, and will be all right again shortly. Carawock is a great favourite here, and I have had many tempting offers for him, but I don’t like parting with him, as I think he will come good later on. Lowe has not had any luck with Peach Brandy. The ‘Aussies’ think Wormaid a great horseman, and he would get a great go here if he were to stay. He has had a ride at each day’s races he has attended. I think he will be on Sunny Loch when the weights suit.”

Mrs G. D. Greenwood, who takes almost as deep an interest in Gloaming and the other members of Mr Greenwood’s team as that sportsman does himself, writes from Teviotdale, New Zealand, to “Cardigan,” of the Referee, thanking him for the praise and sympathy of Gloaming after that horse’s defeat by Razzle Dazzle. Mrs Greenwood says: 'The papers here made a point about a demonstration being made against Gloaming, and this has been copied all over New Zealand and Australia. The real facts of the matter were that in the excitement of the moment some —whose money was on her—were cheering Razzle Dazzle, some were cheering Gloaming for his wonderful performance, and so on, and many yelling just because the others were. I should be sorry to think that a Christchurch, en bloc, would be so unsporting as to turn against their old champion when he lost through a misfortune. There are such people, but the whole of Christchurch does not consist of them, let us hope. I may add that my husband and I thoroughly appreciate your sympathy and your admiration of our old horse. There is no place in the world where we would sooner race Gloaming than Sydney. There are no people whom we admire more as sports or loyal friends.” Mrs Greenwood (comments “Cardigan”) has paid the Sydney race-going public a very fine compliment, and rather dispels the idea, held in Melbourne, that the victories of visitors in Sydney are not well received. Gloaming has always been a favourite, as whether he wins or loses the old fellow runs a great race—and no horse can do more. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. OPENING OF WINTER MEETING. GUNCASE WINS PRINCIPAL EVENT, (Special to the Times.) ASHBURTON, June 18. The Ashburton County Racing Club’s Winter meeting, the outcome of the unavoidable postponement of the usual Autumn fixture, commenced to-day in threatening weather, which eventually developed into a wet afternoon. The attendance was fair, but hardly up to a standard worthy of the occasion, although it will surely be better on the second day provided the elements are favourable. The racing was interesting and recent form was borne out, although backers made an indifferent start in the hurdle race, when the first selection, Royal Star, came to grief, and they experienced another set-back later in the day when Kukume and Carpentier were beaten in the Longbeach Hack Handicap by Sartist. The totalisator investments amounted to £10,071, as compared with £13,541 10/- on the opening day of last season’s Autumn fixture, when the card provided for eight events, as against seven to-day. Results:— FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP, £2OO. Second £4O, third £2O. One mile and a half. S. E. Richard’s br g Likelihood, by Probable—Mavis, aged, 10.5 1 Le Forte, 10.5 2 Bellrock, 10.1 3 (Winner trained by Owner.) Also started.—Trisco Mail 10.13, Royal Star 10.11, Red Kriss 10.5, Golden Prince 9.13, Fort Regal 9.12, Pomposo 9.0, Flying Master 9.0. Won by a neck, third horse six lengths away. Royal Star fell. Time, 2min 47 2-ssecs. NOVICE PLATE, £125. Second £2O, third £lO. For two-year-olds and upwards. For horses not having won a race of £75 at entry. . Six furlongs. J. Bell’s b g Adopted, by Elysian— Delania, aged, 9.10 .. .. .. .. .. 1 Bonatic (Boniform —Morgonatic) 9.10 2 Thorndale (Antagonist : Brambletye) 9.10 .. .. 3 (Winner trained by owner.) Also ran.—Courcelette 9.10, North Sea 9.10, Markie 9.10, Squint 9.10, Clarion 9.10, Sunny Mac 9.10, Olympia 9.10, Cochy Bondhu 9.0. Won by a head, threequarters of a length separating second and third, lime, Imin 16 2-ssecs. HACK STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, £175. Second £3O, third £l5. About two miles. L. C. Hazlett’s br g Galway, by Kilbroney—Troski, aged 11.2 (A. E. Ellis) 1 Ruddy Gold, 9.10 2 Tainui 11. 9.13 3 (Winner trained by E. J. Ellis.) Also started. —Paul Pry 9.13, Tokomairiro 9.10, Aurore 9.2, Sherlock 9.2, Malincourt 9.1, Woodrow 9.0, Taralaga 9.0, Blue jotraak SJX Stolaga and S/opduMr fefl..

Won by three lengths, third horse seven lengths away. Time, 4min 17 2-ssecs. SELMA TROT HANDICAP (harness), £156. Second £3(l, third £lO. Class 3.45. One mile and a-half. W. J. Tomkinson’s b g Rebel, by Logan Pointer—Feudal Chimes, 4yra, scr., (Owner) 1 . Logic (Brent Locanda—Emmaline), 4yrs, scr 2 Frank Dillon, scr 3 (Winner trained by owner.) Also started.—Succession scr., Juan Dillon scr., Bridget Lynn scr., Direct Tod scr., Generator scr., Sea Pearl scr., Talent scr., Colonel Mac scr., Oleda scr., Rex Minto 12yds, Lady Minto 12yds, Logandadele 24 yds, Winsome Melody 24yds, Lady Peterson 24ds, King Sandy 36yds, Axtel 48yds, , Royal Arcade 72yds. Won by four lengths, ‘ Frank Dillon eight lengths off third. Time, , 3min 40secs. ASHBURTON HANDICAP, £2OO, Second £4O, third £2O. One mile. J. P. Murphy’s b g Guncase, by Calibre —Matchbox, syrs, 9.9 .. 1 ; R. McKay’s ch g Radial, aged, 10.4 .. *2 R. E. Hall’s b g Will Oakland, 9.3 .... 3 (Winner trained by S. Trilford.) Also started.—Happy Warrior 9.12, Clareina 9.11, Carmine 9.9, Castellan 9.0, : Whipping Boy 9.0, Hiero 9.0. Won by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 43 3-ssecs. LONGBEACH HACK HANDICAP, £l3O. Second £2O, third £lO. One mile and a quarter. H. Nurse’s b g Sartist, by Sarto—Love Token, 4yrs, 9.6 1 , Kukume, 10.9 2 , Carpentier, 10.8 3 (Winner trained by owner.) Also ran.—Viewpoint 9.11, Rigel 9.7, First Aid 9.7, Agnola 9.3, Sayanora 9.0, 1 Gay Life 9.0, Sunny Mac 9.0. Won by a head, a neck separating second and third. ■ Time, 2min 15 £secs. THORNDON HANDICAP, £l5O. Second £25, third £lO. Five furlongs. W. Jeffries’ b g Wharfdale, by Antagonist—Bonny Brae, 4yrs, 9.8 1 Dancing Days, 10.13 2 . Solferite, 9.13 3, (Winner trained by T. Donnellan.) Also ran.—The Reaver 10.7, Weldone 10.6, Kikini 9.7, Finora 9.5, Prosperity 9.0, Gossard 9.0, Kuia 9.0, Knocklyn 9.0, Integrity 9.0, Miss Minerva 9.0, Melia Lake , 9.0, Bodyguard 9.0, Ferino 9.0. Won by a length, two lengths between second and , third. Time, lmin 3 2-ssecs. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. SECOND HURDLES (14m.) —Likelihood<ll.2, Frisco Mail 10.12, Royal Star . 10.11, Le Forte 10.9, Beil Rock 10.2, Fort Regal 9.9, Flying Master 9.9, Pamposo 9.0, Agnola 9.0. WINCHMORE HACK HANDICAP (sf). —Adapted 10.5, Warseer 9.12, Thornedale ; 9.10, Markie 9.9, Sunny Mac 9.6, Courcellette 9.6, Clarion 9.5, Sir Walter 9.3, North Sea 9.0, Bonny Wood 9.0, Espada 9.0. WINTER STEEPLECHASE (about 2-J miles). —Galway 12.0, Whipcord 11.12, Tigerland 11.8, Tinui II 9.13, Paul Pry ’ 9.12, Tokomairiro 9.7, Sherlock, Aurore, Intolerance, Blue Streak, Taralga and Woodrow 9.0.

MELR.OSE TROT (harness) class 3.7 (l-}m). —Princess Ann, Lionwood, Dumas, Oleda, Generator, Nightlight, Merry Logan, Bridget Lynn, Talent, General Thorpe and Locanda Maid scr, Frank Dillon 12yds bhd, Lady Peterson, Alhpa Bingen, Nagol Pointer, Don Locanda, Winsome Melody and Logandale 24, Logis and Lauriston 36, Axtel and Nelson Mac 48, Rebel 72.

COUNTY HANDICAP (7f).—Radial 10.8, Guncase 10.5, Wharfdale 9.9, Carmine 9.8, Will Oakland 9.7, Castellan, Whipping Boy, Kikini, Sartolite, Paddy’s Hope and Ferino 9.0. MORETON HACK HANDICAP (6f.). The Reaver 11.2, Solferite 10.10, Queen Balboa 9.13, Prompter and Miss Minerva 9.12, Viewpoint 9.11, Incursio and Proliliman 9.10, Knocklyn 9.11, Royal Despatch 9.5, Integrity 9.4, Heraldry 9.3, Sunny Mac 9.2, Olympia 9.0. WAKONUI HANDICAP (6f).—Dancing Days 11.1, Red Wink 10.11, Radial 10.7, i The Reaver 10.5, Wharfdale 10.3, Solferite ' 9.13, Kikini 9.5, Bella Lake, Bodyguard and Prosperity 9.0. NAPIER PARK RACING CLUB. PASSIN’ THROUGH WINS STEEPLECHASE. TENTERFIELD SCORES IN THE HURDLES. (Special to the NAPIER, June 18. Rain was faffing when the Napier Park R.C.’s Winter meeting opened, but the weather afterwards cleared and the sun shone out during the afternoon’s proceedings. Recent rains resulted in the track being in a heavy and holding state. The attendance was good. The racing was always interesting, and the success of Tenterfield in the Ahuriri Hurdles provided a popular success. The moody Passin’ Through caused some surprise by accounting for the Wanganui Steeplechase winner, San Forte, in the Napier Steeplechase, but the going was all against the topweight. An inquiry was held into the running of Antler in the opening event, Moteo Hack Hurdles, and was adjourned until the evening. The sum of £10,823 passed through the totalisator, as compared with £11,044 on the corresponding day of last season. Results: — MOTEO HACK HURDLES, £l5O. One mile and three-quarters. W. H. Brady’s b m Merry Bells, by Merry Moment —Son net te, 6yra, 10.7 ( A. McDonald) 1 Landbird, 10.9 2 Crown Coin, 9.0 3 Also started—Molyneux 10.12, Antler 10.12, Vindictive 9.10, Mosthenes 9.6, Rebuff 9.0, Goldpiece 9.0. In a great finish Merry Bells prevailed by the narrowest of margins, less than a head to be correct, while the third horse was over six lengths away. Time, 3min 31 4-ssec. PETANE HACK STEEPLECHASE, £175. Two miles. C. F. Vallance’s b m Mahuru, by Merry Moment—Hill Lass, aged, 10.1 (A. McDonald) 1 Tarahete, 9.0 .. .. 2 Guanaco, 10.10 3 Also started—Rowan 10.1, Killard 9.12, Silta 9.7, Ethiopian 9.5, Birkenella 9.3, Panchito 9.0, Mahia 9.0. Won comfortably by eight lengths, half a length between second and thrid. ’lime, 4min 48 3-ssec. A great deal of interest was taken out of the race when Rowan, Silta, Killard and Mahia fell. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, £200.’ One mile. H. M. Campbell’s ch g Comical, by Merry Moment—Mint Queen, aged, 10.8(0. Reed) .. .. 1 Barrier, 10.4 2 Koodoo, 9.6 3 Also ran—Correspondent 10.8, Arch Salute 10.4, Haurangi 10.0, Merry Singer 9.10, Kahikatea 9.7, Happy Days 9.7, Hallowvonia 9.0, Blissfulness 9.0, Mountain Top 9.0, Suspicion 9.0, Whariti 9.0, March On 9.0. Won by two lengths, a head between second and third, with Merry Singer close up in fourth place. Time, lmin 50 4-ssec. NAPIER STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, £4OO. Second £SO, third £25. About three miles. R. E. Laurent’s blk g Passin’ Through, by Guianforte —Iscult, aged, 9.4 (P. Mcßrearty) 1 San Forte, 11.2 2 Te Maire, 9.10 3 Also started—First Line 10.6, Kipling 10.4, Zeus 9.2, Gang Awa’ 9.0. Won by six lengths, a neck between second and third,

LADIES’ NECKLACE, £IBO. One mile and a-quarter. Polonett, ch g by Polydamon—Witchet, 4yrs, 11.7 (Mr S. Howard) 1 Many Colours, 11.2 2 Asleep, 10.9 3 Also ran—Communicate 11.5, Empyrean 11.2, Detroit 10.13, Earthshine 10.13. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 26sec. AHURIRI HURDLES, £250. Second £3O, third £2O. One mile and threequarters. W. R. Kemball’s ch g Tenterfield, by Sea Prince—Tenterhook, aged, 9.11 (H. Burt) 1 Alteration, 9.6 2 Admiral Codrington, 9.11 3 Also started—Kohu 11.3, Woden 9.4, Birka 9.0. Won by three lengths, a head between second and third. Time, ' 3min 29 4-ssec. SETTLERS’ HACK HANDICAP, £l5O. Six furlongs. J. Savage’s b g Puketoi, by Hymettus — Witch Hazel, 4yrs, 9.12 (R. Hunt) 1 Ma Boughal, 9.12 1 .. .. 2 Treadwell, 9.0 3 Also started—Sensible 10.6, White Ensign 10.2, Tino Maunga 9.11, Sunny Roe 9.5, Merry Imp 9.5, Kilroe 9.5, Lady Hill 9.3, Kahumanu 9.0, Pita 9.0, Damon 9.0, Royal Heather 9.0, Master Black 9.0, Ajax 9.0. In an interesting finish Puketoi won by a length, Ma Boughal beating Treadwell by a short head for second place. Time, lmin 21 2-ssec. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE (two miles).—Sturdee 11.10, Gaze 10.9, Cambric 10.8, Ethiopian and Kovno 10.2, Diamond Nap and Tarakete 10.0, Waioeka Jack 9.10, Gay Bobbie 9.9, Straathpan, Kaurapa and Te Opaie 9.7. MEANEE HACK HANDICAP (5f.) Master Beckwick 11.0, Puketoi 10.9, Ma Boughal 10.4, White Ensign 10.1, Merry Imp and Sunny Roe 9.5, Bonlita 9.2, Gardenia, Bonena Huika, Domon and Hiarnui 9.0. WAIOHIKI HACK HURDLES (14m.) —Landbird 10.13, Molyneaux 10.12, Jovial 10.7, Earthshine 9.11, Vindictive 9.9, Mosthenes and Lady Hill 9.6, Empyrean 9.3, Gild Piece 9.0. WINTER OATS (7f.)—Joy Ride 10.12, Barrier 10.6, Arch Salute 10.1, Diamond Ring 10.0, Haurangi 9.12, Koodoo 9.11, Merry Singer 9.10, Valley Rose, Happy Days and Polonett 9.5, Avondalea, Whareta, Blissfulness, March On and Pitch 9.0. PARK STEEPLECHASE (about 2|m.) —San Forte 11.8, Passin’ Through 10.8, First Line 10.5, Red Cent 10.3, Kipling 10.2, Te Maire and Mahuru 10.1, Oak Rose, Buck Eye and Gang Awa’ 9.8. PORAITIE HURDLES (l£m.)—Kohu 11.2, Vagabond 10.9, Admiral Codrington 9.12, Alteration 9.10, Woden and Birka 9.0. NEWSTEAD HACK HANDICAP (6f.) Puketoi 10.9, Sensible 10.4, Tino Maunga 9.10, Kilroe 9.4, Treadwell 9.2, Kilfaire, Royal Heather and Ajax 9.0. GOLF. QUEEN’S PARK LADIES’ CLUB. MATCHES DURING THE WEEK. On Monday, June 9, the bogey match on the Park resulted in a win for Mrs C. Jones, who finished 3 down. For second place the following tied:—Mesdames Ferguson, Masters, Israel and Cruickshank, all being 4 down. It will be seen that the “Colonel” was not extended as he usually is by the Park Ladies. Their respect for age accounts for this, no doubt. The best scores for Miss Cowie’s prize are as follow:

Last Monday the L.G.U. medals and Mrs Macdonakfs prize were played for. Scores were high as some of the greens were frozen and others that had thawed, quite soft.

With the above match a sealed hole competition was held, the following being the best scores returned: —

LONGER DRIVES, BETTER PUTTS. Far ahead of all others is the new “WhyNot” Blue Cross Golf Ball. It is the most improved golf ball offered for a decade. Once golfers try them, no other satisfies. “Why-Not” Green Cross—another new ball this year —is slightly larger and makes golf easier. Order from your dealer or professional. N.Z. Agents—W. H. Tisdall, Ltd., Christchurch,—Advt. SOCCER. TO-DAY’S GAMES. RANGERS’ TEAM. The following will represent Rangers in their match against Ohai United at Tweed Street at 2.30 sharp to-day:—Gwillam, Holden, J. Howden, Howie, Moffatt, Cathcart, Thompson, McLeod, Maxwell,. Whittaker, Herrcks, Thom and Madden. TENNIS DISCONCERTING APPLAUSE. APPEAL BY ENGLISH BODY. (By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, June 19. (Received June 20, 8.15 pjn.) The Secretary of the Lawn Tomis Association, in an official letter to the Press, says that, due to the increased popularity of tennis consequent on the large attendance at tournaments, a serious difficulty has arisen in regard to applause. It is most disconcerting and unnerving for players to hear applause at the wrong time. In the interest of the game he appeals to audiences not to applaud double faults, rallies, and when the ball hits the top of the net and falls over, and finally not to confine applaijse to one competitor. BASKET BALL SECONDARY SCHOOL COMPETITION. WEDNESDAY’S MATCHES. Results of matches played on Wednesday, June 18: Senior.—High School A (18) v. St. John’s (12); High School B (9) v. Technical (8). Junior.—Convent A (5) v. High A (1) ; St. John’s A (16) v. High B (4) ; Technical (27) v. St. Andrew’s (5); Convent B (8) v. St. John’s B (3). Following are the fixtures for Wednesday next: — Senior: —High A v. High B, High School, 3.15 pjn.; St. John’s v. Technical, St. John’s, 4 p.m. Junior.—At 3.15 p.m.: Convent A v. Technical, Technical; High A v. Convent B, Convent; St. Andrew’s v. High B, St. Andrew’s; St. Jofea’a A v. St. John’s B, St.

Mrs C. Jones .. .. 90 14 76 Mrs Longuet .. .. Ill 35 76 Mrs Hoyles .. .. .. 112 36 76 Mrs Masters .. .. 92 14 78 Miss Campbell .. .. 95 17 78 Mrs Israel .. .. .. 105 27 78

The best scores were:— Mrs Israel 99 27 72 Miss Campbell .. .. 94 17 77 Miss Haggitt .. ... 97 20 77 Miss Pilcher .. .. 95 16 79 Mrs Masters .. .. 94 14 80 Mrs Macdonald .. .. 97 17 80

airs jyiacuonaia .... ou Mrs Tansiey .. .. 97 17 80

Mrs Morgan .. . . 31 Mrs Mackrell .. . . 33 Mrs Israel .. .. . 33 Miss Campbell .. .. .. . . 34 Miss Haggitt .. . . 34 Mrs Masters .. ... . 34 Mrs Smith .. .. . 34 Mrs Tansley .... .. .. . . 35