SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 20790, 3 June 1929, Page 10

SPORTING

CANTERBURY NOTES. TRACKS IN RARE ORDER. ' CANDIDATES FOR WINGATUI. F. D. JONES FOR AUSTRALIA. RAPIER DOING WELL. So far this winter trainers, have not been able to complain that they cannot get tracks upon which to prepare their horses. The galloping grounds at Riccarton have never been in more perfect order, and the Metropolitan T.C. track at Addington could not be improved upon. As the weather appears to be set fine, the going should be splendid on Saturday and Monday. A fairly strong contingent of Riccarton and South Canterbury trained horses have departed for Wingatui. They should do better than hold their own for they are a fit lot. Among those horses which were accepted for at Dunedin, and arc not likely to race there arc Aberfcldy, Paper Boy, Amourette, and Arch Arrow. Lanier should race well in his hurdle engagement at Wingatui for he has been responsible for some very good work. He will be ridden by I. Tilson. In his schooling this gelding has performed really well. His jumping has been clean and fast, and he has got away from each fence, smartly; also the further he goes the better he shapes. One thing may prevent him from giving of his best while at Wingatui. A rather straight shouldered gelding, he may find the fences there a little too tall for him. They are certainly much more formidable than those he has schooled over. Nine of Spades is another juniper who can race over low set hurdles with the best, but he gets tied up when they are big. The class of fences he likes best arc such as are'to be found at Waimate and Timaru. Those in use at Wingatui and Riccarton don’t appeal to him at all. Great Star had done no fast work when he ran second to Bonrosc at Ashburton, and he has done very little since. At his best and on good firm ground he should be hard to beat. The race Haze had at Ashburton did him a lot of good; so much that he is likely to win a race before the Dunedin Winter Meeting is finished. Troilus’s mission to Wingatui is the big hurdle race on the second day. He will race on the flat the first day. This gelding is not a really good stayer, but he is so very well that he is bound to hang on much longer in the two-mile hurdle race than is generally thought. What beats him will win. Honeycomb has been galloping so well since he won at Amberley that he is looked upon by most people as something like a certainty for a race at Dunedin. Undoubtedly he is galloping well, and he will be unlucky if he does not get some money while down south. Unfortunately for his people this imported gelding does not always find his feet smartly. This causes him to get badly placed, and has lost him some races. If Prickles is ever going to win a race this season she should do so at Wingatui. She is thoroughly seasoned, has been working well, is a fairly good stayer, has no weight to carry, and she loves soft going. Arch Arrow was to have gone to Wingatui. He may go yet, but it is doubtful. He got pricked when at Blenheim, and the thing took so long to get well that he has done practically no work. Caterpillar has been galloping so very brilliantly that were she engaged in a Stewards’ Handicap at Riccarton instead of a Tradesmen’s Handicap at Wingatui, she would be one of the heavily backed division. She does not stay well, but her wonderful burst of speed may tie up the opposition in the early stages. She and Great Star will have a great duel for leadership. / Sudden Storm’s knees have given a lot of trouble, all the season. Lately she has been hitting out more freely in her work. Should she do a good preliminary this mare might be worth supporting at Wingatui. She has not got as much speed as Great Star or Caterpillar, but she hangs on better than they do, and if she is still within striking distance of them when the straight entrance is negotiated she may gather them up in the run home. Wharncliffe has gone down to contest the big steeplechase. He did well while at Wanganui, and he has done well since he came home. This means that, he is a better horse than he was at Wanganui. He certainly is as far as health goes, but he is not a better jumper. At Wanganui the fences are small and light, yet he hit some of them very hard. At Wingatui the jumps are neither small nor light. He can’t hit them hard and survive the contact. If he jumps better than he did at Wanganui he will win, but it looks as if E. Shaw will have an uncomfortable ride rather than a pleasant on’e. Bulolo having only just arrived from the far north, is an unknown quantity here, but already he has shown on the tracks that he can gallop fast. ■ R. Ellis took him and Arrowmir south a couple of days ago. The race Malmsey had at Ashburton did her no harm. In fact it has done her good. She will be well supported here for her outings at Wingatui. This is one of the fortunate sort to which the going makes no difference. J. B. Pearson took Caterpillar, Malmsey and Kaikahu to Wingatui. The stable has been out of luck all the season, but such a useful trio should surely win some money before they return home. Kaikahu will not race until the second day, when he will make his debut as a steeplechaser. Tire course at Wingatui is a hard one for a maiden to tackle, but Kaikahu is a maiden who would carry the confidence of all who have seen him school, no matter what course in New Zealand the race was to be run over. Arrowmir has a nasty habit of stopping suddenly at the business end of his races. He blows a lot after galloping, and the cause of his stopping may be an excess of fat inside. If this is the cause then he should always race better as a meeting progresses.. Of course he may stop from some other cause. If so then he will not improve with racing. Magna Charta is engaged in the hurdle events at Wingatui. He is also in some flat races, and he will probably be reserved for them. He schools fairly well at home over low hurdles, but he does not go at them with much confidence. This being the case, he may not be raced over jumps until the South Canterbury meeting. Personally the writer does not expect Magna Charta to ever do much good on race tracks. He is a fine big gelding with bundles of pace all going to waste because he does not like racing. G. J. Pine was going to Dunedin, but at the last moment he decided to pull Paper Boy and Amourette out of their engagements. Aberfeldy is a very doubtful starter at Wingatui. He lightened up while away at Wanganui, and is only beginning to look right again. In consequence he has not done much work. It is on the cards that he will be shipped to Australia very soon. Charlatan is another jumper that will not go to Dunedin. Rapier is bowling along well in his work. He will be in forward condition when he departs for Sydney. He thrives best'when working. • F. D. Jones has booked accommodation for Limerick, Paquito and Arikiwai on the Ulimaroa on July 25. He is keeping these geldings busy. Two horses that have come into the market for their engagements at Ellerslie are Paddon and Seatown. Wiltshire is first choice here for the Great Northern Steeplechase. It does not seem a good selection. On good ground Wiltshirt »is a fine jumper, but when it is muddy he hooks his fences badly. A. E. Ellis has been engaged to ride Glendowie in the Great Northern Steeplechase. There is a rumour afloat that Glendowie will not Lit a starter.

Star Stranger 11. is still in a bad way owing to having crashed through the wing of a hurdle when being schooled. She may never race again. There is nothing seriously wrong with Evening. She was not taken to Dunedin because there is still some heat in the leg she hit, and her trainer would not risk racing her on it. Nightmarch is doing well. On looks he will be a better horse as a four-year-old than he was at three, which means that he may prove good indeed. It is almost a certainty that he will race in Australia next spring. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. FIRST DAY. MONEY MINE WINS THE BIRTHDAY. OTAGO STEEPLECHASE TO FABRIANO. LATIN QUARTER A WINNER. TOTALISATOR INCREASE. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, June 1. The first day of the Dunedin Winter meeting was favoured by beautifully fine weather and there was a very large attendance. The tracks provided excellent winter going. The totalisator handled .£21,655 10/compared with £20,430 on the first day last year. The results were:—■ JUNE HURDLE HANDICAP, £2OO. One mile and a half. 3 11. Dampier Crossley’s br g Amorist by Baverstock—Amicitia, 4 years 9.4 (G. Salt) 1 5 N. G. Redmond’s b g Nine of Spades by Elysian—Watchful, aged, 9.12 (I. Tilson) 2 4 E. Hay’s br g Magna Charta by King John —Landrail, 5 years 9.11 (E. Shaw) 3 (Winner trained by R. Longley, Upper Riccarton.) Also started:—l Lancer 10.11, 2 Rangitahi 10.0, 7 Apache 9.9, 10 Brightling 9.3, 8 To Maui 9.34, 9 Valves 9.44, 5 Antrim Boy 9.0, 11 Whitirangi 9.2. Amorist took charge going down the back and won by nearly four lengths from Nine of Spades who beat Magna Charta by two lengths. Brightling was fourth. Lancer fell. Time, 2niins. 49 4-ssccs. BRIGHTON HANDICAP, £2OO. One mile. 4 J. H. Prosser’s b g Great Star, by Solferino—Theda, 3 years 10.4 (R. Pickerby) 1 2 J. Ruttledge’s ch g Salmo Salar, by Solferino —Te Anau Maid, 3 years, 7.9 (L. J. Ellis) ............ 2 3 J. Trengrove’s br m Narrative by Solferino—Parable, 4 years 9.8 (J. Andrews) 3 (Winner trained by Owner, Upper Riccarton.) Also started: —8 Membo 9.7, 7 Paris 8.13, I Honeycomb 8.9, 12 Troilus 8.9, 17 Felony 8.0, 11 Town Major 7.10, 10 Ripdale 7.13, 18 Little Queen 7.125, 13 Greencloth 7.6, 6 On Watch 7.10, 9 Karitane 7.8, 5 Pukemaori 7.64, 19 Crossbow 7.3, 15 Lucky Maid 7.8, 14 Commenter 7.7, 15 Gay Fashion 7.7. Great Star was in charge almost from the start and stalling off Salmo Salar, won by half a head with Narrative next followed by Membo. Time, Imin. 45 3-ssecs. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP, £375. One mile and a half. 2 C. Gieseler’s b g Money Mine, by Paper Money—Martifors, 4 years 7.6 (A. H. East wood) 1 4 J. Carter’s b g Royal Saxon, by Saxby—Heath Lass, 5 years, 8.8 (C. Emerson) 2 6 L. C. Hazlett’s b m Circulation by Paper Money—-Sister Radius, 6 years, 7.8 (F. Ingram) 3 (Winner trained by Owner, Wingatui.) Also started: —3 Beau Geste 9.0, 1 King Balboa 8.3, 7 Town Bank 7.10, 5 Prickles 7.6, 8 Some Rose 7.2:}. Circulation soon took up the running and opened up a gap from Royal Saxon, Prickles and Money Mine. In the run home Royal Saxon headed the leader but Money Mine then put in a claim and won by a short head with Circulation over two lengths away followed by Town Bank and Prickles. Time, 2mins. 38 2-ssecs. OTAGO STEEPLECHASE, £5OO. About three and a quarter miles. 2 P. T. Hogan’s b g Fabriano, by Solferino—Fabia, aged 9.1 (D. O'Connor) 1 3 G. Banks’ ch g Nylotis by Obolus —Driftwood aged 11.4 (A. S. Ellis) 2 6 G. C. Bain’? blk g Terehu by Elysian—Mobility, aged, 9.2 (D. McMullan) 3 (Winner trained by Owner, Washdyke.) Also started: —1 Wharncliffe 10.11, 5 Greenstone 10.5, 4 The Babe 9.11. Fabriano was always in the van with Terehu, the others well back. Fabriano won by 50 yards from Nylotis who got up to beat Terehu by four lengths with Greenstone next. The Babe fell and Wharncliffe bumped his rider off. Time, 7mins. 14 4-ssecs. TRADESMAN’S HANDICAP, £250. Six furlongs. 1 W. Gardiner’s b f Waving Corn,. by Solferino —Rosalita, 3 years 7.10 (A. H. Eastwood) 1 2 F. T. Buchanan’s br m Gay Sonnet, by Gay Lad —Elocution 9.5 (C. Emerson) 2 5 Sir G. Clifford’s ch m Sudden Storm by Antumnus —Helter Skelter 4 years 7.2 (C. Eastwood) 3 (Winner trained by C. Gieseler, Wingatui.) Also started: —3 Meadow Lark car. 8.9, II Taboo 8.11, 4 Arrowmir 7.5, 10 Arch Arrow 7.8, 8 Coomassie 7.0, 9 First Raid 7.0, 7 Royal Tractor 7.8, 6 Battle Flag 7.0. Arrowmir, Coomassie and Waving Corn were soon leading the field. ■ The first-nam-ed led into the straight where Waving Corn took charge and won by threequarters of a length from the fast finishing Gay Sonnet with Sudden Storm a head away and Coomassie fourth. Time, lmin. 17secs. HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, £l9O. About two and a-half miles. 1 11. Brooker's b g Handy by Feramorz —Dexterous, aged, 11.6 (C. Stratton) 1 3 J. M. Shaw’s’b g Message Boy, by Clarenceux —Heather Dew, aged, 10.0 (E. Shaw) 1 2 2 A. Morton’s blk g Ngarata, by Ngatapa—Finland mare, aged 10.5 (J. Walker) 3 (Winner trained by B. Brooker, Paki Paki.) Also started:—4 Royal Land 9.12, 6 Pantier 9.4, 5 Wairio 9.0. Royal Land, Wairio, Pantier and Message Boy came down at the double in the back stretch but Message Boy was remounted. Handy who was in charge was blocked by the riderless Pantier at the first of the stand double? but went through the obstacle and soon caught Ngarata who had "one to the front owing to interruptions. Hand”, jumping beautifully, strode on to win easily by 70 yards with Ngarata six lengths away. Time, smins. 46secs. ST CLAIR HANDICAP, £175. Six furlongs. 4 J. A. Beale’s ch g Bulolo, by Bisogno —Footstep, 3 years, 8.2 (R. Beale) 1 2 J. L. Hannon’s ch f Red Sea by Valkyrian—Whitianga, 3 years 8.8 (L. J. Ellis) 2 20 W. Crossan’s b g Glenrowan by Clarenceux —Sweet Water, 4 years, 7.8 J (W. Cooper) 3 (Winner trained by R. Ellis, Sockburn.) Also started: —16 Cupid’s Dart 9.0, 6 Sweet Refrain 8.13, 1 Lucky Light 8.11, 3 Night Effort 8.8, 14 Pound Note 8.7, 9 Filosei 8.7, 5 Impertinence 8.5, 11 The Dove 8.6, 7 Killorna 8.6, 12 Miss Marco 8.4, 8 Dumblane 8.0, 15 Night Maid 7.13, 13 Attractive Lady 7.13, 10 Nanette 7.9, 19 Ohai 7.7, 17 Ell Boa 7.7, 22 Stringbow 7.7, 21 Kiloff 7.7, 18 Joybridge 7.7 and Haulage 7.7 bracketed. Haulage and Nanette led into the straight from Bulolo and Sweet Refrain. Coming

on strongly, Bulolo won by five lengths, a neck between second and third, Nanette a length away. Time, lmin. ISsecs. Kiloff fell and broke his neck. WINTER HANDICAP, £2lO. One mile. 2 W. T. Hazlett’s b g Latin Quarter by Thurnham —Moulin Rouge, 4 years, 8.2 (F. J. McKay) 1 1 J. B. Pearson’s b m Malmsey, by Clarenceux —Charmilia, 5 years 8.0 (C. East wood) 2 4 11. T. Smith’s ch g Fairy Herald, by Clarenceux —Fairy Benzie, aged, 8.8 (J. Dooley) 3 (Winner trained by F. J. McKay, Invercargill.) -> Also started:—3 Red Racer 8.4, 10 Martis 8.5, 6 Ronaki 8.0, 7 Carnot 8.0, 8 Miss Mercia 8.0, 5 Wayward 8.0, 9 Margaret Birney 8.0. Miss Mercia and Latin Quarter made the running to the straight where the latter took charge to win by nearly two lengths with Fairy Herald a short length away and Martis next. Time, lmin. 44secs. COMMENT ON THE RACING. PERFECT WEATHER CONDITIONS. KILOFF SUSTAINS BROKEN NECK. (From Our Special Representative.) Dunedin, June 1. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s Winter meeting opened in perfect weather, the sun shining warmly from a cloudless sky and there was not. a breath of wind. The attendance was distinctly good and appeared to be above the average. Lancer was a pronounced first fancy for the June Hurdle Handicap, carrying 383 tickets more than Rangatahi, with Amorist 73 chances away in third place, about 140 followers ahead of Magna Charta. The pool amounted to £1,125 10/-, as compared with £1,314 last season. The big field appeared to somewhat puzzle backers. Racing to the first fence Antrim Boy was in charge from Magna Charta. At the stand Magna Charta had a slight advantage from Antrim Boy and Amorist, followed by Valves, with the others stringing out. Near the mile post Antrim Boy and Magna Charta were together, but the latter made a faulty jump and dropped back. Amorist moved up to Antrim' Boy and the pair cleared out to lead the field up the back, with Magna Charta.in third place, just in front, of Lancer. Amorist led round the far turn from Antrim Boy. When moving up at the second to last fence Lancer (A. J. Peart) came to grief and rolled. Running to the home turn Nine of Spades made a forward move. Crossing the final obstacle well clear, Amorist (G. Salt) ran home an easy winner by four lengths from Nine of Spades (I. Tilson), with Magna Charta (E. Shaw) over three lengths off third, three lengths in front of Brightling (I). McMullan), then came Antrim Boy (W. Cooper), Te Maui (J. Kerr) and Apache (G. Dempster) in order. The winner had a very easy task, but his way was cleared by Magna Charta putting in a bad leap at the mile and Lancer falling. Nine of Spades made up a lot of ground over the last half mile. Magna Charta made a very promising display after an early fault. Brightling was another starter who did well when he settled down and it was noted that he made up a big stretch of ground from the second to last row of battens. Te Maui and Apache encouraged their supporters to look for better things later when they become accustomed to hurdle racing conditions. Lancer appeared to be going strongly when he toppled over. The Australian-bred winner, Amorist, was originally, owned by J. McCombe, who gave him his early education as a fencer prior to passing into the care of the Riccarton veteran R. Longley, who has prepared many jumping horses in his time. For the Brighton' Handicap, Honeycomb (C. Emerson) was an easy first selection to carry nearly 1,000 tickets more than Salmo Salar, with Narrative 43 chances off in third place, 46 supporters in front of Great Star. Of the others On Watch, Paris, Membo and Karitane were the best backed. The pool reached £2,865 10/-, as against £2,230 10/- last season. Greencloth and Pukemaori delayed the start, the latter acting very badly. From a good start Great Star was first to show out from On Watch and Narrative, with Pukemaori moving up fast. Racing to the far turn Great Star was soon attended by Pukemaori, then in close company came Honeycomb, Little Queen, Town Major and Salmo Salar. The order was much the same to the home turn where Salmo Salar was moving up. At the distance Great Star was challenged by Narrative and then Salmo Salar. In a very exciting finish Great Star (R. Rickerby) won by half a head from Salmo Salar (L. J. Ellis), with Narrative (J. Andrews) a neck off third, while Membo (F. Voight) was a length and a half away fourth, attended by Town Major, Gay Fashion and Ripdale. In the draw for places Town Major was on the extreme outside of the field with Membo next. The three-year-old winner put up a great effort under 10.4 and it was only in the last stride that he came on again to head Salmo Salar, while Narrative ran a fine race. The favourite (Honeycomb) failed to see the distance out and was beaten at the home turn. Pukernaori did well for seven furlongs. There was very fair speculation on the Birthday Handicap and King Balboa (L. J. Ellis) was sent out first favourite carrying 62 tickets more than Money Mine, with Beau Geste 174 chances off in third place, 142 supporters ahead of Royal Saxon, while Prickles was close up next. The pool read at £3,252, as compared with £3,310 on the corresponding event of the previous season. From a good start Money Mine and Royal Saxon were first to break the line, but Circulation quickly ran to the front to show the way past the stand from Royal Saxon and Prickles. Turning into the back stretch Circulation had drawn six lengths clear from Royal Saxon and Prickles, then in order, came Beau Geste and Money Mine. There'was little change racing to the far turn, but moving up the hill the field was closing on Circulation and, to some extent, bunching. Circulation continued to hold command to the distance where she was challenged by Royal Saxon and then Money Mine put in a claim, while Town Bank was running on strongly. A little further on King Balboa looked to be getting into the firing line, but quickly retired. A rousing finish resulted in Money Mine (A. Eastwood) beating Royal Saxon (C. Emerson) by a short head, with Circulation (F. E. Ingram) a length and a half off third, while Town . Bank L. Woolford) was two lengths away fourth, then followed Prickles (C. Eastwood), Beau Geste (F. Voight) and King Balboa (L. J. Ellis) in straggling order. Money Mine stayed on well and fairly worried Royal Saxon out of the stake. The time was better than the average and was declared at 2mins 38 3-ssecs, as against the race record of 2mins 34 2-ssecs by Rorke’s Drift in 1921. Circulation failed over the last half furlong. Town Bank was late arriving on the scene, and ran a good race. King Balboa might have been closer up at the finish, but appeared to be eased when pursuit of the leaders was hopeless. Beau Geste ran fairly well. For the Otago Steeplechase, Wharncliffe was elected first in order of selection, carrying 520 tickets more than Fabriano, with Nylotis 50 chances off in third place, about 220 supporters in front of The Babe, who just headed Greenstone. The pool amounted to £2,104 10/-, as against £2,085 last year. Greenstone showed out early, but Terehu led over the stand double from Fabriano, Greenstone, Nylotis, Wharncliffe and The Babe in that order. All jumped the sodwall well. At the post and rails on the hillside Terehu was a dozen lengths in front of Fabriano, then came Greenstone and Wharncliffe. At the second fence of the far side double The Babe (A. J. Peart) fell. Terehu was still making the pace, well clear, at the far turn, but Fabriano was closing up and actually led across the water jump.

Passing the stand the second time Fabriano just led Terehu over the double, then came Greenstone, Nylotis and Wharncliffe at intervals. The leaders jumped the sod wall, but Wharncliffe struck heavily and bumped E. Shaw off. Racing down to the back double Terehu again got on terms with Fabriano, while Nylotis commenced to move up. Leading’ round the far turn from Terehu, Fabriano was first to clear the final obstacle from Terehu, then came Nylotis. As Fabriano (D. O’Connor) ran past the distance post the cheering for his owner-trainer P. T. Hogan broke out, and was continued for some time after the race. Fabriano won by twenty lengths from Nylotis (A. S. Ellis), who cut Terehu (D. Mullan) down in the run home and beat him for second money by six lengths, with Greenstone (G. Dempster) fifteen lengths off fourth. The time was 7mins 14 2-ssecs, as against the previous best of 7mins 15 2-ssecs by The Babe last season —the present distance was first raced over in 1926. P. T. Hogan purchased Fabriano from Mr J. M. Samson some time ago and practically renovated a broken-down performer. Terehu ran a very fine race and did not display signs of tiring until racing to the final fence. Nylotis was kept well back throughout, but had no chance with the winner. It was something new to see a descendant of Solferino win a cross-country event. Greenstone travelled well and the race will do him good.

Waving Corn was always first fancy for the Tradesmen’s Handicap to go out carrying 270 tickets more than Gay Sonnet, with Meadow Lark (W. Pascoe) 64 chances off as third selection, about 60 supporters ahead of Arrowmir (R. Stratton). The pool amounted to £3,172, as compared with £3,052 10/- last year. The field was in good line at the start, but Meadow Lark dwelt and lost four lengths and apparently his chance. Arrowmir was first to hit the front from Battle Flag and Coomassie. Before the far turn was reached Battle Flag had dropped back. Arrowmir led round the far turn, but Coomassie ranged up to him climbing the hill, with First Raid, Royal Tractor and Waving Corn closing up, while Gay Sonnet was coming from the rear and Sudden Storm also improved her position. Coomassie had Arrowmir beaten below the distance. Waving Corn ran to the head of affairs, with Gay Sonnet and Sudden Storm coming very fast on the outside. Going on, Waving Corn (A. Eastwood) lasted long enough to win by threequarters of a length from Gay Sonnet (C. Emerson), with Sudden Storm (C. Eastwood) a head off third, while Coomassie (C. Brodie) was close up fourth, then came Battle Flag (L. Woolford) and First Raid. Waving Corn landed the second leg of the double for C. Gieseler’s stable, but she had very little to spare, as Gay Sonnet and Sudden Storm both put in great runs in the home stretch. Coomassie worried Arrowmir out of his chance over the last two furlongs, but. failed for speed herself when the pinch came. However, the Southland mare ran a fine race.

The North Island gelding Handy was a firm favourite for the Hunters' Steeplechase to carry about 390 tickets more than Ngarata, with Message Boy 240 chances away in third place, about 80 friends ahead of Royal Land. The pool reached £1,829, as compared with £1,745 10/- last year. Royal Land led out from Handy. At the far side double Royal Land bumped his rider (E. Olsen) off at the second fence and Wairio (D. McMullan.) followed suit, then Pantier (W. Cooper) came down, and Message Boy jumped into one of the fallen competitors and lost his rider, but was remounted to go after the leaders —Handy and Ngarata—who were a long way away. As Handy came to the first fence of the stand double one of the riderless steeds, Pantier to be particular, ran across him and pulled him up. Handy pushed into the fence with his chest and practically walked over it as it came down, Ngarata meanwhile drawing away with a strong lead. Ngarata was well clear crossing the sod wall, but Handy joined him and showed the Winton horse the way across the back double. Easily holding his own, Handy (C. Stratton) led to the straight to win by 100 yards, with Message Boy (E. Shaw) getting up in the straight to beat Ngarata (J. Walker) for second money by six lengths. Only the three horses finished. The winner, who is a beautiful jumper, had a very simple task despite being hindered and held up as recorded. Ngarata ran a fair race and jumped well, but tired badly in the run home.

For the St. Ciair Handicap the large field of twenty-four faced the starter, with Lucky Light first favourite, carrying 586 tickets more than Red Sea, with Night Effort 250 chances off in third place, 13 supporters in front of Bulolo, but Impertinence, Sweet Refrain, Killorna, Dumblane, Filosol and several others were strongly followed. The pool was hoisted as £3,400 10/-, as against £2,636 last year. From an excellent start Waihenio was badly left, the first to show out being Bulolo, while Lucky Light was prominent. Nearing the far turn Haulage took command from Nanette and Lucky’ Light. There was little change to the home turn where Bulolo shot up, ivith Nanette, Red Sea, Killorna and Lucky Light handy. At the distance Bulolo (R. Beale) ran to the front and drew away to win by five lengths from Red Sea (L. J. Ellis), with Glenrowan (W. Cooper) a neck off third, a length in front of Nanette (A. Eastwood), then came Filosol (J. Andrews), Lucky Light (F. J. McKay) and Attractive Lady (B. Shand). When racing down the back Kiloff (N. J. Dwyer) fell and broke his neck. The jockey, who was unhurt, stated that the horse was running by himself when he came down and was not interfered with in any way, hence it was deemed unnecessary to, hold an inquiry. Bulolo, who was recently purchased by Mr J. A. Beale, of Christchurch, was raced in Auckland up till a few weeks ago. He is a speedy son of Bisogne. Red Sea ran a gallant race, but could not get near the winner from the distance. Lucky Light raced well and the outing may improve her slightly for future engagements. Nanette displayed speed and may be hard to beat before the meeting closes.

For the final event, the Winter Handicap, the Riccarton-trained Malmsey was always first fancy, but a large amount of support came for Latin Quarter. At the close of operations he was only 430 tickets off in second place, with Red Racer (J. Smith) 420 chances away as third fancy, while Fairy Herald was 20 supporters off as fourth selection, but Wayward and Ronaki were also keenly followed. The pool amounted to £3,906 10/-, compared with £4,056 10/- last season. Martis began best from a good start, but at the six furlong post Miss Mercia was in charge from Latin Quarter and Ronaki. The order was the same at the far turn, but Latin Quarter showed slightly in front topping the rise to show the way into the straight from Miss Mercia and Fairy Herald. In the run home Latin Quarter (F. J. McKay) easily held his own to win by three lengths from Malmsey (C. Eastwood), who put in a good run, with Fairy Herald (J. Dooley) close up third, attended by Martis (B. Brodie). Then came Miss Mercia, Carnot and Red Racer. Before the home turn was reached Red Racer was beaten. Carnot was running on fairly well, at the finish. Malmsey had no chance with the winner, who scored like a good horse. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, June 2. The following acceptances have been received for the second day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s Winter meeting., SILVERSTREAM HANDICAP, £175. Seven furlongs.

PROVINCIAL HANDICAP, £325. One and a-quarter miles.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. WINTER MEETING OPENS. GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES TO MISTER GAMP. SEATOWN A WINNER. DECREASED MACHINE FIGURES. RIPON ABBEY DESTROYED. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, June 1. The Auckland Racing Club’s winter meeting opened at Ellerslie to-day. There was a large attendance and the track was a little heavy. The totalisator receipts for the day were £69,103 compared with £74,461 10/- for the corresponding day of last year, a decrease of £5,358 10/-. The results were:— JERVOIS HANDICAP, £325. One mile. —First Division.—■ 7 11. Rama's Taneriri 8.2 (J. Cammick) 1 3 R. H. L. Simmon’s Arikitora 8.71 (A. E. Ellis) 2 6 A. Cole’s Roman Pearl 8.0 (J. -Conquest) 3 Also started:—s Maori Boy 10.0, 1 Kawainga 9.6, 4 Brilliant Light 9.1, 2 Archileen 8.0, 16 Catonian 8.0, 10 Flitter 8.0, 8 Justify 3.0, 9 Just Nell 8.0, 15 Lady Eustace 8.0, 14 Mon Star 8.0. Won by one and a-half lengths with third two and a-half lengths away and Maori Boy fourth. Time, lmin. 44secs. GREENLANE STEEPLECHASE, £4OO. Two and a-half miles. 4 J. C. Lambes’s Kauri Park 9.7 (11. Dulieu) 1 1 R. Hannon’s King’s Guard 10.5 (L. Dulieu) 2 5 J. L. McMillan’s Vexatious 10.3 (C. Robertson) 3 Also started: —2 Potoanui 10.8, 7 Airtight 10.3, 8 Maidos 10.2, 6 Uralla 9.11, 9 Master Arch 9.5, 3 Boomerday 9.34, 10 Town Rambler 9.0, 11 King Fame 9.0. Won by a neck, with third eight lengths away and Airtight fourth. Time, smins. 12 secs. Boomerday lost his rider at the second last fence and Maidos and Potoanui fell. JERVOIS HANDICAP, £325. One mile. —Second Division. — 3 Dr. A. McGregor Grant’s Standfast 8.1 (T. Green) 1 6 J. D. Kemp’s Te Money 8.6 (A. McCormac) 2 2 B. J. Pirrit’s Indolent 8.11 (R. J. Mackie) 3 Also started:—ll Good Boy 9.9, 12 Storm Fiend 9.1, 1 Arihana 8.2, 7 Catapult 8.2, 4 Camp Prince 8.2, 16 Takarunga 8.2, 15 Killute 8.2, 8 Atapai 8.24, 10 Glendowie 8.14, 14 Otranto 8.1, 17 Bonnie Day 8.0, 13 Mountain Guide 8.0, 9 Palmares 8.0, 5 Welkne 8.0. Won by three lengths with third two and a-half lengths away and Palmarcs fourth. Time, lmin. 44 2-ssecs. PENROSE HURDLES RACE, £4OO. One and threequarter miles. 1 A. Coubrough’s Prince Lu 9.6 (N. Syme) 1 3 Mrs B. McLeod’s Lady Spalpeen 9.10 (J. Sharkey) 2 6 R. Johnson’s Horomea 9.8 (R. Syme) 3 Also started. —2 Overhaul 10.2, 4 Golden Wedding 9.10, 7 Ripon Abbey 9.0, 8 Star Comet 9.6, 10 Abbot’s Delight 9.4, 5 Sleepy Sol 9.1, 12 Sulla 9.1, 9 Harbour View 9.0, 13 Te Waka 9.0, 11 Frothblower 9.0. Won by one length with third seven lengths away. Harbour View fourth. Star Comet, Te Waka, Overhaul, Sulla, Sleepy Sol, Rippon Abbey and Golden Wedding all fell. Time, 3mins 21£secs. Ripon Abbey broke a hind fetlock and was destroyed. GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE RACE, £1750. Two and a-half miles. 2 E. W. Collin’s ch g Mister Gamp, by Bronzetti—Brolly, 6yrs, 9.13 (A. E. Ellis) 1 3 R. Hannon’s ch g Roman Abbey, by Quin Abbey—Ruth, syrs, 9.0 (L. Dulieu) 2 4 H. A. Squiffield’s br g Kawini, by Formative—Miss Winnie, 9yrs, 10.6 (R. Olive) 3 (Winner trained by J. P. Coyle, Palmerston North.) Also started—l Red Fuschia 10.13, 8 Comical 10.11, 5 Wiltshire 10.6, 6 Mangani 10.2, 7 Clockwork 9.10, 12 Maunga 9.15, 10 Cybele 9.14, 11 Karamu 9.1. Roman Abbey took charge at the end of the first round from Beau Cavalier, Maunga and Cybele. Mister Gamp was seventh but worked into the lead at the turn for home. In a fast finish Mister Gamp won by six lengths with third eight lengths away and Mangani fourth. Time, 4mins 49secs. Wiltshire, Comical, Clockwork, Red Fuschia and Cybele all fell. CORNWALL HANDICAP, £lOOO. One and a-quarter miles. 2 James Fredric’s ch g Seatown, by Archiestown— Seasprite,■ syrs, 9.6 (T. Green) • 1 3 G. Siefert’s Paddon, 8.0 (H. Wig7 jf'lrwin’s High Pitch, 8.11 (H. Goldfinch) 2 (Winner trained by J. F. Butler, Stratf°AJso started.—6 Corinax 9.12, 9 Royal Doulton 9.4, 1 Bisox 9.3, 4 Hyde Park 8.13, 5 Mosque 8.9, 13 The Lover 8.1, 12 Thursby 8.0, 8 Queen Arch 8.0, 11 Eager Rose 8.0, 16 King Emerald 8.0. Won by a neck, with third two lengths away. Hyde Park was fourth. Time, 2mins 13 2-ssecs.

HUNT CLUB HURDLES, £4OO. Two miles. 1 Dr. A. McGregor Grant's Odin, 9.12 (G. Holland) 1 5 T. M. Morris’ Taumai, 9.0 (A. Turner) 2 3 A. J. Walker’s Tarrapeen, 9.1 (A. Butterworth) 3 Also started.—2 Pikimai 10.11, 6 Soami 9.0, 4 Marita 9.0, 7 Master Clements 9.0. Won by a neck, third ten lengths away, Marita fourth. Time, 3mins 59secs. Master Clements and Soami fell. MEMBERS HANDICAP, £550. Six furlongs. 1 W. Kemp’s Gold Money, 8.7 (T. Green) • • 1 16 H. I. Spinks’ Billikins, 8.2 (A. Spinks) - • 2 2 D. P. Wilson, jnr’s Black Duke, 9.2 (A. E. Didham) t 5 G. Paul's Awarere, 8.13 (R. Foster) t Also started.—7 King Lu 10.2, 12 Keddar 9.10, 14 Vallar 9.9, 11 Hoariri 9.5, 8 Kingfield 9.0, 20 Valkon 9.0, 15 Dave 8.13, 17 Oration 8.9, 6 Lady’s Boy 8.6, 23 Valsier 8.5, 10 Taku Tama 8.2, 9 Merry Mint 8.2, 26 Diamond Queen 8.2, 25 Master O’Rorke 8.1, 4 Coolmint 8.0, 22 New Moon 8.0, 27 Atta Lad 8.07 18 Value 8.0, 13 Ruffles 8.0, 24 King Willonyx 8.0, 19 L’Orient II 8.0, 21 Marble King 8.0, 3 Chelone 8.0. Won by one and a-half lengths with dead-heaters a neck away. Marble King was fifth. Time, lmin 17 2-ssecs. Lady’s Boy fell. THE RACING REVIEWED. FINE WEATHER CONDITIONS. TRACK A BIT SOFT. (Special to the Times.) Auckland, June 1. Delightful weather greeted the opening of the Great Northern meeting, there being a very large attendance with the going a bit soft. The totalisator handled £69,103 against £74,461 10/- on the first day last year, a decrease of £5,358 10/-. Backers received a setback in the very first event, the First Division of the Jervois Handicap for which Kawainga and Archieleen were heavily supported, the eventual winner, Taneriri, being seventh choice at double figures. Catonian was left at the post and Archieleen tailed off badly in the second furlong, getting knocked back. Roman Pearl was just leading Kawainga, Justify, Brilliant Light, Arikttoa, Taneriri, Always, Brampton and Flitter past the five furlongs and crossing the top Taneriri made a fast run round, hitting the straight in advance of Roman Pearl, Justify, Kawainga, Maori Boy, Arikitoa and went on to win by a length and a-half from Arikitoa with Roman Pearl two and a-half lengths back. Maori Boy was a good fourth and Justify, Brilliant Light, Kawainga (who appeared to need the race) Always, Flitter, Mon Star, Just Nell, Archieleen, and Brampton followed in that order. Kauri Park, fourth favourite in a fine betting race on the Greenlane Steeplechase, won after a stern tussle with King’s Guard, both making their first appearance over the bigger fences. Maidos led for nearly a mile when he tipped out and Potoanui also fell. Then Uralla took charge but a faulty jump enabled Vexatious to take charge. At the second fence on the hill the second time King’s Guard outjumped her and led to the last fence, Kauri Park being with the leader here. The latter won by a neck with Vexatious eight lengths back third. Airtight was a good fourth and also well up were King Fame, Uralla, Master Arch and Town Rambler. Standfast at last came to light when he won the Second Division of the Jervois Handicap. He was handy to Atapai, Otranto and Welkne at the home turn with Indolent, Storm Fiend and Te Money also handy. The last named and Standfast had a short tussle in the straight before the latter forged ahead to win by three parts of a length with Indolent two and a-half lengths back, the next being Palmares (who was very slow at the start) Welkne, Catonian, Arihana, Mountain Guide, Storm Fiend and Camp Prince. The Penrose Hurdles was a chapter of accidents, seven out of the thirteen horses failing to complete the course. Prince Lu who was well backed, went to the front at the first fence and was never troubled, winning comfortably by a length from Lady Spalpeen who, too, went a good race. Horomea gave a fine display for his first attempt at Ellerslie and was seven lengths away third. Harbour View was fourth and Abbot’s Delight and Frothblower were the only others to finish. Overhaul came a nasty buster at the third fence giving A. Hobson a bad fall. Others to fall were Sulla, Sleepy Sol and Te Waka and Star Comet and Golden Wedding lost their riders. Mister Gamp, ridden a great race by A. E. Ellis, won the Great Northern Hurdles in easy fashion and is apparently going to take a lot of beating in other big jumping events later on. He was not so well backed as Red Fuchsia, who surprised by falling at the third fence. Beau Cavalier made the pace very warm and at the end of a mile and a-quarter where Wiltshire lost his rider, was ahead of Roni an Abbev, Mangani, Clockwork, Comical, Cybele and Mister Gamp. At the next fence, Comical and Clockwork both fell heavily. Along the back. Beau Cavalier retired, Roman Abbey having charge from Mangani, Beau Cavalier, Kawini, Cybele, Mister Gamp and Maunga. Five furlongs from home the second favourite made a move and he hit the front at the half-mile, leading over the second to last fence. He was eight ’lengths clear turning for home and although Roman Abbey got to within ■ a length of him, it was only on sufferance. Seven lengths away were Kawini and Manganui together and Maunga was four lengths further back fifth. Others to finish were Beau Cavalier and Karamu. Bisox, The Lover and Seatown were squeezed out at the start of the Cornwall Handicap, King Emerald leading out of the straight from Paddon, Seat own (who made up ground' fast), Eager Rose, High Pitch, Corinax, Queen Arch, Hyde Park and down the back King Emerald was clear from Paddon, Corinax, Seatown, Queen Arch, Mosque, Royal Doulton, Hyde Park, High Pitch and Eager Rose with The Lover and Bisox together last. Mosque took charge at the half-mile and came into the home stretch in front of King Emerald, Queen Arch, Seatown, High Pitch and Hyde Park. Once in line, Seatown hit the front only to be at once tackled by Paddon. The latter got his head in front but Seatown came again and won by a neck in a good finish. Hyde Park was two lengths away just in front of High Pitch, the next in order being Mosque, King Emerald, Corinax, The Lover, Bisox, Queen Arch and Thursby. Odin was a hot favourite for the Hunt Club Hurdles and won easily. Taumai led most of the way but Odin ran to the front at the half-mile and although Taumai ranged alongside at the home turn the favourite held his own easily to win by a neck although his rider might have been caught taking it too easily. .Terrapeen was ten lengths back and Martis and Pikimai next. Soami fell on the flat and Master Clements at the end of a round. All of the 27 acceptors lined up for the Members Handicap in which most of the likely candidates were badly drawn, Black Duke drawing the extreme outside, and just inside him were L’Orient, Keddar, Vallar and Billikins, although Black Duke actually started from about eighth position. Gold Money was a firm favourite and she won like a racehorse. Dave, Merry Mint, and Gold Money led out and at the end of a furlong Billikins had run to the front from Marble King, Gold Money and Takutuma. Into the straight Billikins was just in front of the favourite followed by Awarere, Marble King, Cool Mint, Vallar and Kingfield. In the run to the judge, Gold Money held her own to score convincingly by a length and a-half from the outsider Billikins, who was a neck in front of Black Duke and Awarere who dead-heated for third. The next were Marble King, Takuitama, New Moon and Vallar.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, June 2. Auckland second day acceptances: — HUNT CLUB CUP, £4OO. Two and a-half miles.

TO-DAY’S PROGRAMME.

FIELDS REVIEWED.

(Special to the Times.) Auckland, June 2.

Fair acceptances have been received for Monday. The following may be expected to be well backed in their engagements on Monday:— HUNT CLUB CUP: Odin (G. Holland and Marita (J. Sharkey). RANFURLY HANDICAP: Palmares (R. McTavish) and Arikitoa (A. Ellis). REMUERA HURDLES: King’s Guard (L. Dulieu) and Kauri Park (11. Dulieu).

GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE: Wiltshire (R. Syme), Kawini (R. Olive) and Glendowie (A. E. Ellis). KING GEORGE HANDICAP: Black Duke (A. Didham) and Ohinemuri (G. Spinks). PANMURE HURDLES: Prince Lu (N. Syme) and Horomea (R. Syme). CARBINE PLATE: Maori Boy (Mr J. Patten) and Archeria (Mr J. Morris). CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. FIRST DAY. WAITAKI GIRL WINS CHIEF EVENT. FOURTH YEAR IN SUCCESSION. TOTE SHOWS INCREASE. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, June 1. For the first day of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s Winter meeting the weather was fine. The track was a trifle slow and the attendance fair. The tote investments were £26,656 10/as against £25,797 10/- on the first day last year. Waitaki Girl won the big race, the King George Handicap for the fourth year in succession. The results were:— YALDHURST HANDICAP (harness), £l7O. Unhoppled trotters. Class 3.40. One and a-half miles. 10 J. McKendry’s Quick Fire, 24yds bhd (E. J. Smith) 1 2 R. McDonnell’s Aileen Wood, 12yds bhd (J. McLennan) 2 1 11. Bromley’s Tot Logan, 24yds bhd (O. E. Hooper) 3 Also started. —6 Lonesome scr, 19 Mies Wilkes scr, 14 Bon Elect scr, 7 Golden Girl scr, 21 Dillon S 12yds, 3 Victor Bingen 12yds, 12 St. Petrox 12yds, 4 Electioneer Child 24yds, 5 Boneta 24yds, 17 Avalanche 36yds, 8 Peter Lin 36yds, 15 Repute 48yds, 11 Accumulator 48yds and Mount Royal 48yds bracketed, 15 Great Amazon 60yds, 8 Nelson Ata 60yds, 16 Rose Audo 72yds, 18 All Peters 72yds, 19 Nelson Boy 108yds. Won by a head, third a length away, Nelson Ata fourth. Times, 3mins 39 4-5 secs, 3mins 41sccs, 3mins 40 l-ssecs. PENINSULA HANDICAP (harness), £2OO. Class 3.30. One and a-half miles. 3 H. M. Boyles’ Lindbergh, 36yds bhd (C. S' Donald) 1 10 H. W. Akers’ Tactless, 48yds bhd (C. Aker) 2 20 O. E. Hooper's Loiterer, scr (owner) 3 Also started: 11 Thorpie scr, 4 Mac de Oro scr, 7 Chimer scr, 15 Locanda Boy scr, 7 Micky Mine scr and Sahib 24yds bracketed, 8 Vikota scr, 22 Red Audubon scr, 10 Mac Dillon scr, 11 Avonhead scr, 12 Apex scr, 19 Young Bingen scr, 6 Rose Marie scr and White Sun scr coupled, 5 Muriel De Oro 12yds, 14 Lulu Lad 12yds, 19 Imperial Thorpe 24yds, 18 Erin’s Royal 24yds, 21 Grey Cloud 24yds, 13 Logan Hanlon 36yds. Won by four lengths, third six lengths away, Chimer fourth. Times, 3mins 24 4-ssecs, 3mins 24 4-ssecs, 3mins 31 l-ssecs. KING GEORGE HANDICAP (harness), £550. Class 4.31. Two miles. 11 H. W. Aker’s Waitaki Girl, 72yds bhd (C. Aker) 1 1 J. R. McKenzie’s Silk Thread, 12yds bhd (R. B. Plaxico) 2 9 V. Alborns’ Vesuvius, 24yds bhd (Owner) 3 Also started. —12 St. Maura scr, 7 Harold Thorpe scr and Mate o’ Mine 24yds bracketed, 5 Dalmeny scr and Glide Away 36yds bracketed, 3 Jean McElwyn scr, 2 Free Advice 12yds and Imprint 72yds bracketed, 8 Logan Chief 24yds, 13 Away 24yds, 6 Daphne De Oro 24yds, 4 Cardinal Logan 48yds, 10 Quality 72yds, 14 Talaro 72yds. Won by two lengths, third five lengths away. Dalmeny fourth. Times, 4mins 27 4-ssecs, 4mins 32secs; 4mins 33secs; LYTTELTON HANDICAP (saddle), £2OO. Class 4.46. Two miles. 8 W. J. MoiPs Ne Oro, 12yds bhd (A. Rattray) 1 5 T. W. Gudsell’s Denvers Doll scr (J. Behrens) 2 7 J. Rhodes’s Glenrowan scr (J. . Bryce Junr.) 3

Also started:—22 Mahara scr, 19 Onoto scr, 16 Heroic scr, 14 Routine scr, IS Kautoma scr, 4 Alpine Melody scr, 17 Lifebuoy scr, 9 Kid Ijogan scr, 6 Regime scr, 21 Lady Bee scr, 11 Koro Peter scr, 3 Editor 12yds, 13 Ivor 12yds, 15 Domard 12yds, 1 Exclusive 12yds, 20 Kreislcr 24yds, 12 Apex 24yds, 2 Krina 36yds, 10 Wakataua 60yds. Won by halt a length, third four lengths away, Exclusive fourth. Times: 4mins. 41 3-ssecs, 4mins. 42 4-ssecs, 4mins. 44 1-5 secs. AVIATION HANDICAP, £3OO. Unhopplcd trotters. Class 4.46. Two miles. 2 M. O’Brien’s Western Voyage, 36 yds bhd (W. J. Tomkinson) .. 1 7 J. R. McKenzie’s Dolores scr (R. B. Plaxico) 2 11 W. R. Anderson’s Nighborn 72yds bhd (H. Gaskell) 3 Also started: —6 Lady Fan scr, 10 Wild Hebe 12yds, 4 Audobell 24yds, 5 Nourmahal 24yds, 8 Clonmel 48yds, 12 Duke Bingen 60yds, 3 Bingen Starr 60yds, 1 Cannonball 72yd c 9 Bonny S[>ec 108yds. Won by six lengths, tliird half a length away, Wild Hebe fourth. Times: 4mins. 45 l-ssecs, 4mins. 49 4-ssecs, 4mins. 44secs. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (harness) £3OO. Class 2.48. One and a-quarter miles. 1 P. Watson’s Travis Axworthy, scr (F. G. Holmes) 1 11 G. McMillan’s Dundas Boy 48yds bhd (R. B. Berry) 2 2 V. Alborn’s Linkman scr (Owner) 3 Also started:—4 Trimmer scr, 12 Firpo scr, 9 Downcast scr, 15 Granite City scr, 18 Kotuku Jack scr, 3 Athalone 12yds, 10 Genuine 12yds, 7 Golden Bubbles 24yds, 8 Harvest Child 24yds, 6 Fight Ever 24yds, 5 Zenith 24yds, 17 Final McKinney 36yds, 14 Mai Whariti 36yds, 13 Western King 4Syds, 16 Eligram 48yds. Won by two lengths, third three lengths away. Trimmer fourth. Tinies: 2mins. 48 secs, 2mins. 44 2-ssecs, 2mins. 49 l-ssecs. RAILWAY HANDICAP (saddle), £2OO. Class 2.16. One mile. 3 E. R. Husband's Firpo 12yds bhd (R. B. Berry) 1 2 C. H. and Mrs Breeze’s Hector’s Own, 12yds bhd (M. Holmes) .. 2 4 D. Rodgers’ Bing Boy scr (F. Price) 3 Also started: —7 St. Bridget scr, 12 Albert Logan scr, 5 Bob Logan 12yds bhd, 8 Dick Logan 12yds, 6 Succession 12yds, 4 Darknife 24yds bracketed with Bing Boy, 1 Acre 24yds, 11 Billy Sea 24yds, 13 Macaranda 24yds, 10 Lingficld 36yds, 9 Auguste Dillon 48yds. Won by three lengths, third two lengths away. Darknite fourth. Times: 2mins. 14 2-ssecs, 2mins. llisecs, 2mins. 17 2-ssees. AU REVOIR HANDICAP (harness), £250. Class 2.14. One mile. 1 P. W. Evans’s Chef 12yds bhd (N. C. Price) 1 13 Jack and Stewart's Kotuku Jack, scr (J. Messervey Jnr.) 2 6 J. Burley’s Trimmer scr (D. Bennett ) 3 Also started: —10 Sahib scr, 2 Downcast scr, 11 Granite City scr, 3 Wharepiana 12 yds, 7 Logan Holme 24yds, 5 Brentloc 24 yds, 4 Steel All 24yds, 9 Bessie Logan 36 yds, 8 Golden Devon 36yds, 12 Loganwood 48yds. Won by a neck, third a neck away, Golden Devon fourth. Times: 2mins. 14 2-5 secs, 2mins. 15 3-ssecs, 2mins. 15 4-ssecs. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, June 2. Acceptances for the second day of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's Winter meeting are as follows:— PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (harness) of £l7O. Class 3.40 (unhoppled trotters). One and a-half miles—Lonesome, Bon Elect, Golden Girl scr., Victor Bingen, St. Petrox 12yds., Boneta 24yds., Tot Logan, Peter Lin, Aileen Wood 36yds., Repute, Accumulator 48yds., Quickfire 60yds., Koro Peter 72yds. lIAREWOOD HANDICAP (harness), £2OO. Class 3.32. One and a-half miles. —- Pet Locanda, Audrey Dillon, Asset, Lady Cello, Onoto, Heroic, Rap, Lady Bee scr., Kreisler, Golden Ore, Exclusive, Denyer’s Doll, Pearl Logan, Wenlo, Vikota, Delightful, Red Audubon, Apex 12yds., Torchlight, Muriel de Oro, Sir Author, Loiterer, Ariki, Logan Princess 24yds., Whakateua 48yds. MATURITY HANDICAP (harness) £225. Three-year-olds. On<s and a-half miles.— Alexes, Brent Light, Cushla d’Or, Guy Denver, AVild Bingen, Denver City, Speedlight scr., Lady Wrack 12yds., Kelp 24yds., Olatrice 48yds. ELEVATION HANDICAP (harness) unhoppled trotters, £225. Class 4.46. Two miles. —Great Amazon, Nelson Ata, All Peters, Peter Lin scr., Nelson Boy, Lady Fan 24yds., Dolores 36yds., Audobell, Nour- . mahal 48yds., ’Frisco Beau, Tonic, Duke Bingen 72yds., Bingen Star 84yds., Cannon Ball, Highborn 96yds., Bonny Spec 132yds. PAPARUA HANDICAP (harness), £5OO. Class 4.33. Two miles.—Linkman, Epigram, Trimmer, Jolly Chimes, Athalone, Billy Sea, Genuine scr., Harvest Child, St. Maura 12yds., Travis Axworthy, Dundas Boy, Acre, Harold Thorpe, Dalmeny, Jean McElwyn 24yds., Logan Chief 48yds. ADVANCE HANDICAP (harness), £3OO. Class 2.46. One and a-quarter miles.— Wharepiana, Golden Bubbles, Okoura,' Jolly Chimes, Double Event, Zenith, Lingficld, Fight Ever scr., Vesuvius, St. Maura, Bessy Logan, Final McKinney, Steel All 12yds., Western King, Jean McElwyn, Quality, Silk Thread, Daphne d’Oro 24yds., Dundas Boy, Talaro,- Cardinal Logan, Loganwood 36yds. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (harness), £225. Class 2.16. One mile.—Neerson scr., Harold Burwood, Avenger, Imperial Thorpe, Dick Logan, Grey Cloud 12yds., Hector’s Own, Trimmer, Sahib, Downcast, Kotuku Jack, Granite City 24yds., I’irpo 36 yds., Chef 48yds., Quality 60yds. FINAL HANDICAP (saddle), £2OO. Class 2.17. One mile.—Lucky Dillon, Albert Logan, Golden Ore, Mac Dillon, White Sun, Young Bingen, Nelson Fay scr., St. Bridget, Sylvie Logan, Rata' McKinney, Avonwood, Lulu Lad., Bing Boy 12yds., Dick Logan 24yds., Hector’s Own 36yds., I’irpo, Logan Hanlon, High Jinks 48yds. OTAKI MAORI RACING CLUB. OPENING DAY. LADY LIMOND WINS THE CUP. LARGE MACHINE INCREASE. (Per United Press Association.) Otaki, June 1. The weather, was glorious and the course holding for the opening of the Otaki Maori Racing Club’s meeting. The totalisator last year handled £14,925 10/- and this year £16,911 10/-, an increase of nearly £2OOO. The results were as follows: — HACK HURDLES, £l5O. Ono and a-half miles. 7 H. Kingan’s Lady Gay 9.11 (C. McGovern) 1 8 E. Yuile’s Sneerer 9.0 (J. Blanches) 2 2 J. O’Meara’s Modern 9.10 (A. Jenkins) 3 Also started:- —Red Bank 11.2, 5 Panta-’ gruel 9.13, 4 Sir Moment 9.11, 6 Peshwo 9.10, 3 Rakauponga 9.10, 9 Pale Star 9.7, 10 General Wai 9.0. Red Bank and General Wai fell. Sneerer led at the distance but Lady Gay won com- fl fortably by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 3mins. 1 3-5 secs. KUKU MAIDEN HANDICAP, £lOO. Six furlongs. 1 M. Paul’s Zarene 8.0 (J. Barry’) .1 4 W. S. Glenn’s Naselle 8.10 (B. H. Morris) 2 7 D. Watson’s Gratton 8.10 (H. Griffiths) 3 Scratched:—Ahumai, Animated, Fortalice, Golden Flower, Plane, Bon Acre, Lochmea. The placed horses made the running followed by Lucre. Won by three lengths, third two lengths away. Time, lmin. 18 3-ssecsj

WAITOHU HACK HANDICAP, £l3O. Six furlongs. 2 H. Stanbridge’s Second Thought 8.0 (T. Webster) 1 6 C. T. Keeble’s Lucky Bag 7.8 (W. Broughton) ’.. .. .. 2 5 Golden Flower 7.4 (G. Sandilands) 3 Scratched:—Grand Acre, Guide Light. From the start Golden Flower and Lucky Bay led but in the run home Second Thought came through and won by half a length, third two lengths away. Time, 1 min. 17 2-ssecs. RAUKAWA CUP, £350. One and a-quarter miles. 2 H. Eppner’s Lady Limond 7.7 (C. Davies) 1 1 P. Tito’s Paitonu 0.0 (L. G. Morris) 2 7 A. Toxward’s Briar Root 7.0 (T. Metcalf) 3 Scratched: —Shining Armour. From the start Lady Limond led followed by Kilbronsyth, Merry Damon and Paitonu. In the straight it was the same order but nearing home Briar Root came through. Lady Limond however was never headed and won by four lengths, third half a length away. Time, 2mins. 12 l-ssccs. OTAKI HACK HANDICAP, £l3O. One mile and 55 yards. 7 W. Jaisford’s Disrank 8.8 (L. G. Morris) 1 2 G. Ruddick’s Gold Bag 8.3 (C. Davis) 2 4 A. Coyle’s Skyrider 8.3 (B. H. Morris) 3 All started. Skyrider, Balloon and Disrank led the field. In the straight Gold Bag joined the leaders and a good race home saw Disrank win by half a length, third a length and a half away. Time, Imin. 49 4-ssecs. HULA HANDICAP, £2OO. Six furlongs. 6 P. Bryant’s Maui 7.4 (K. Voitre) 1 1 W. Duncan’s Consent 8.3 (R. Marsh) 2 3 W. Easton’s Moutoa Treasury 7.10 (J. Barry) 3 Scratched: —Oratrix, Dobbin, Arrow Boy, Monsogne, Toapiti. From the start Toapiti, Coiisent and First Acre led. In the straight a good race resulted in Maui winning by a head, a neck between second and third. Time, 1 min. 17 l-ssecs. TEHORO HACK HANDICAP, £l5O. Seven furlongs. 3 W. Kemp’s High Society 8.10 (C. Davis) 1 1 M. Blackmore’s Metellus 8.8 (L. G. Morris) '2 7 P. Thwaite’s and W. Kelly’s Kilorell 8.0 (A. G. Murray) 3 High Society lead throughout and won by a neck, two lengths between second and third.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Otaki, June 1. Acceptances for the second day of the Otaki Maori Racing Club’s meeting on Monday have been received as follows: — PUKEHOU HACK HURDLES HANDICAP. £l3O. One mile and a-half.—Red--1 bank 11.2, Tresham 10.12, Lady Gay 10.9, I Modern 9.11, Sir Moment 9.9, Peshwa 9.9, Raukauponga 9.8, Sneerer 9.6, Palestar 9.5, General Wai 9.0, TE TIMI KARA MEMORIAL STAKES HANDICAP. £250. One mile and a furlong.—Paitonu 9.4, Merry Damon 8.8, Tresham 8.4, Vesperus 8.4, Spearmiss 7.12, Anolo 7.9, Maui 7.9, Blackmint 7.8, Briar Root 7.4, Tcheka 7.2, Imperial Spark 7.0, Henna 7.0, Borsalc 7.0, Bronsyth 7.0, Monsogne 7.0, Goldbag 7.0, Shrewd. 7.0. RANGIURU HACK HANDICAP. £l2O. One mile and 55 yards.—Royal Black 9.1, Marjoram 8.1, Kiriana 7.8, First Ruler 7.7, Monetize 7.3, Killorelle 7.0, Fallow 7.0, Ironic 7.0, Finnc Acre 7.0, Money Mint 7.0, Hatteras 7.0. TAIPUA HANDICAP. £175. Six furlongs.—Consent 8.9, Piuthair 8.6, Dobbin 7.12, Moutoa 7.11, Treasury 7.11, Bonogne 7.10, Royal Game 7.8, First Acre 7.5, Joy Bird 7.2, Broad Acre 7.0, Brown Sugar 7.0, Last Crust 7.0, Cerf 7.0, Gardant 7.0, Taopaiti 7.0

OHAU HACK HANDICAP. £l2O. Seven furlongs.—Mosogne 9.9, High Society 9.7, Mettellus 9.0, Arrow Boy 8.12, Malahat 8.7, Moth Plane 8.6, Balloon 8.5, Bissac 8.2, Handsome 8.0, Otauru Lad 8.0, Call Again 8.0, Hard Gold 8.0, Vindication 8.0, Wine Tray 8.0, Vinella 8.0. TAINUI HACK HANDICAP. £l2O. Six furlongs.—Second Thought 5.13, Montoa Wonder 8.3, Lucky Bag 8.0, Dermod 7.9, Australis 7.8, Golden Flower 7.6, Le Champ 7.4, Transact 7.0, Austerity 7.0, Long Acre 7.0. HAWKES BAY TROTTING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Napier, June 1. Acceptances for the second day of the Hawkes Bay Trotting Club’s meeting are as follows:— CLIVE HANDICAP, £llO. Class 3.45 (IJm.). —Baron Derby, Daphne Locanda, Lady Yvonne, Laurier, Oliver Thorpe, Rangihau, Von limit, Huia Maid 24yds, Great Parrish 60yds, Peter Lloyd 72yds. TARADALE HANDICAP, £l2O. Class 3.50, unhoppled trotters (llm.).—Bon Boy, Nebraska, Pilot limit, Paradigon 12yds, Rangitoro, Betty Bingen, Billie Bingen, Te Ngutu 24yds, Wah, Audo Spray, Bingen Spiers 36yds, Altonbrook, Brian Bingen 60yds, King Peter 72yds. WHAKATU HANDICAP, £l2O. Class 3.40 (11m.). —Huia Maid, Lady Author, Miss Leda, Tawa King limit, Haroto, Lightfoot 12yds, Lochbank, Louie Dillon, Peter Lloyd 24yds, El Direct 36yds, Crusader 60yds, Lady Jewell 72yds. HAWKES BAY CUP, £3OO. Class 4.47 (2m.). —Ethiopian, Fair Lad, Gang Awa,’ Hilltop, Kevinbrae, Richmond Lass, Te Wahia. limit, Polly’s Picture, Arachne, Bell Dial, Horizon, Hostess, Logan’s Pride, Lady Barrington 12yds, Waipuke 36yds, High Sea, Lottie Advance, Wakefield 48yds, Ngahuia 60yds, Great Delight 96yds. LONGLANDS HANDICAP, £l2O (Um.). —Clive Dillon, Daphne Locanda, Hurama, Lady Yvonne, Oliver Thorpe limit, Indicator, Tawa King 24yds, Kodie, Great Parrish 36yds, Fliton, Lochbank, Trumpeter, Peter Lloyd 48yds. TOMOANA HANDICAP, £l5O, unhoppled trotters (2m.). —BiUie Bingen, Bingen Spiers, Te Ngutu limit, Wah, Audo Spray 12yds, Altonbrook, Peter Eyre 36yds, Deceitful, Ben Bingen, Brian Bingen 48yds, Laurier 72yds, Speculator 192yds. HERETAUNGA HANDICAP, £l2O. Class 3.36 (14 m.). —El Direct, Lightfoot, Louie Dillon, Nelsonian, Richmond Lass, Vanity Boy, All Red, My Thorpe limit, Electric Gold, Master Cute, Denver Hinds, Benefice 12yds, Fair Lad, Hilltop, Lady Jewel, Bell Dial 24yds, Polly’s Picture, Hostess 36yds, Great Delight 96yds. FAREWELL HANDICAP, £l3O. Class 2.38 (Im. and If.). —Bell Dial, Benefice, Dealer, Denver Hinds, Gang Awa,’ Ethiopian, Gold Cast, Karma, Nathaniel, Queen Elizabeth, Lady Jewel limit, Horizon, Logan’s Pride, Lottie Advance 12yds, Waipuke, High Sea, Zella 24yds, Ngahuia, Derby Lynn 36yds. JOCKEY’S FATAL INJURIES. (United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright.) (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Brisbane, June 1. The well known jockey, J. Rylatt, died as a result of injuries received last Monday.— Australian Press Association. ,

GOLF . INVERCARGILL CLUB’S TOURNAMENT. The following are the draws for the two medal handicaps to be played to-day. In order that congestion may be reduced to a , minimum, it will bo necessary that all competitors carefully carry out the instructions of the starter, who will allow the first pairs to leave at 9 o’clock. Where not otherwise stated, players are members of the Invercargill Club: Morning Round.—C. A. Masters v. D. Cochrane; A. B. MacDougall (Winton) v. R. A. Douglas; G. B. Banks (Riverton) v. C. B. Tapley; L. R. Jordan (Riverton) v. J. A. Doig; F. Rouse (Riverton) V. J. PButler; A. Thom (Queen’s Park) v. M. H. Mitchel; W. Fordyce (Queen’s Park) v. F. D. Ruck (Dunedin); G. Tangney v. R. Berndtson (Riverton) ; W. Spencer (Riverton) v. W. D. Palmer; J. W. Sandham (Miramar) v. A. J. Hawke (Gore); J. A. McKinnon (Riverton) v. Buchan; J. A. Mangan (Lumsden) v. B. W. Hilton; L. Moore (Otautau) v. J. Henderson (Wyndham); P. B. Barnett (Wyndham) v. T. R. Abercrombie; C. Renowden (Otautau) v. B. W. Hewat; D. Macpherson (Wyndham) v. T. W. Vickery; A. G. Seddon v. W. R. Ireland (Otautau); A. I. Milne (Queen's Park) v. John Mangan (Tuatapcre) ; D. W. Stalker (Queen’s Park) v. H. E. Philp (Riverton) ; Dr Mac Gibbon v. W. Weavers (Tuatapere) ; E. M. Russell v. G. J. Mcllarg; H. T. Thompson v. W. Yates; H. E. Russell v. T. S. Tomlinson; H. J. Macalister v. J. Earl (Lumsden); H. Willcocks (Mataura) v. A. Austin (Tuatapere); G. P. Hunter (Otautau) v. T. H. Mills (Queen's Park); H. P. Fougere (Queen’s Park) v. A. E. Willett (Riverton) ; W. E. Halder (Queen’s Park) v. A. A. Fisher (Otautau); H. Ritchie (Queen’s Park) v. R. Scott (Lumsden) ; S; Blomfield (Queen’s Park) v. S. Walker (Tuatapere) ; E. Cook (Queen’s Park) v. C. Campbell; F. H. Hughes (Queen’s Park) v. J. McCreary (Queen’s Park) ; G. Lindsay (Winton) v. L. B. Farqall (Winton) ; G. H. Davis (Winton) v. A. G. Watson (Riverton) ; H. B. Parkin (Riverton) v. F. C. Wylie (Queen’s Park); H. L. McCulloch (Queen’s Park) v. T. W. Preston; R. C. Cook (Queen’s Park) v. T. R. Burt; J. McCurdy (Queen Park) -v. Dr Edie (Wyndham) ; G. Meredith v. C. Stronach; J. E. Cuthill v. C. H. Stephenson (New Plymouth). Afternoon Round—A. Thom v. C. A. Masters; G. B. Banks v. G. Tangney; R. A. Douglas v. H. P. Fougere; J. A. Mangan v. D. Cochrane; F. Rouse v. J. A. Doig; M. H. Mitchel v. J. Henderson; J. W. Sandham v. W. Fordyce; W. Spencer v. C. B. Tapley; W. D. Palmer v. C. Renowden; L. Moore v. P. B. Barnett; F. H. Hughes v. A. Austin; L. R. Jordan v. W. E. Halder; J. McCreary v. F. D. Ruck; A. J. Hawke v. B. W. Hilton; John Mangan v. J. P. Butler; D. W. Stalker v. W. Buchan; T. R. Abercrombie v. A. G. Seddon; A. B. MacDougall v. H. Ritchie; Dr. Mac Gibbon v. Dr Edie; D. Macpherson v. T. W. Vickery; W. R. Ireland v. R. Berndtson; J. McCurdy v. W. Weavers: E. Cook v. H. E. Philp; T. R. Burt v. G. J. McHarg; S. Walker v. E. M. Russell; T. S. Tomlinson v. A. A. Fisher; H. T. Thompson v. H. Willcocks; W. Yates v. R. Scott; H. L. McCulloch v. J. Earl; G. P. Hunter v. F. C. Wylie; S. Blomfield v. '■ H. E. Russell; B. W. Hewat v. A. I. Milne; 11. J. Macalister v. R. C. Cook; T. W. Preston v. G. B. Meredith; C. Stronach v. H. B. : Parkin; G. H. Davis v. A. G. Watson; L. B. Rowe v. L. B. Farnall; G. Lindsay v. T. H. i Mills: J. A. McKinnon v. C. Campbell; J. E. : Cuthill v. C. H. Stephenson. i

QUEEN'S PARK CLUB. FOUR BALL BOGEY MATCH. Ideal conditions were experienced on Saturday afternoon on the occasion of a four-ball bogey match played at Queen’s Park, a good number of players taking part. In the A. Grade matches W. Fordyce and J. McCreary were the winners with four up. The following tied for second place with two up- R. Miller and D. W. Stalker, W. J. Brooke and G. Tangney, H. Ritchie and H. P. Fougere. In the B. Grade matches J. McCurdy and H. McCullock were the winners and G. Milward and S. A. C. Darby were second with two down. HAGEN v. COMPSTON. EACH WINS A MATCH. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) London, June 1. Walter Hagen (America) defeated Archie Compston (Britain) by one hole in a return match at Blackwell. Four thousand watched Compston and Hagen play a 36-hole return match at Moor Park, where last year Compston beat the American by a record margin of 18 up and 17 to play. To-day Hagen never reached championship form and seemed to plaj’ nonchalantly as though it was a mere exhibition game. Compston took the lead at the beginning and he kept it. He led two up at the end of the first half, the scores being: Compston 71; Hagen 73. Ultimate victory was Compston’s when he was eight up with seven to play. The defeat of Hagen is attributable to his inaccurate approaching and putting. Compston was steady throughout. —Australian Press Association.

ATHLETICS NEW ZEALANDERS IN SYDNEY. WIN OVER NEW SOUTH WALES. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, June 1. The New Zealand University athletes today took part in a ten-event challenge match against a New South Wales combination at North Bridge. The ground was heavy owing to a day’s rain. The 120 Yards Hurdles was won by F. S. Ransom (New Zealand) from O’Brien (New South Wales). Time 16 3-ssecs. Won easily. In the 100 Yards Sprint J. N. Goodson (New Zealand) won from O’Loughlin (New South Wales). Tune, 10 4-ssecs. 880 Yards. —J. H. Webber (New Zealand) 1, Harley (New Zealand) 2, Bain (New Zealand) 3. Time, 2min 3sec. Putting the 161 b Shot. —Plimmer (New South Wales) 1. Distance, 38ft lOin. Henderson (New Zealand), was second with 35ft 9in. Broad Jump.—Mason (New South Wales) 20ft 14in. 1, F. Ransom (New Zealand) 19ft 6in 2. 220 Yards.—E. Eastwood (New Zealand)’ 1, N. Goodson (New Zealand) 2. Time, 24 l-ssec. 440 Yards.—E. Eastwood (New Zealand) won from Hunt (New South Wales). Time, 52 3-ssec. One Mile.—E. Taylor (New Zealand) 1, D. Bain (New Zealand) 2. Time, 4min 44-lsec. Throwing the 161 b Hammer. —W. Henderson (New Zealand) 122 ft 4in 1, Clarke (New South Wales) 106 ft 2. The 440 Yards Hurdles event was abandoned owing to the withdrawal of New South Wales. New Zealand won by seven events to two.—Australian Press Association. STIFF! ARE YOU? Do your muscles pain and joints ache? ELLIMAN’S EMBROCATION for you.— Advt. CRICKET SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR. MATCH AGAINST MARYLEBONE. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) London, June 1. Against Marylebone, South Africa in the first innings made 299 for nine wickets (Morkel 70, including five fours, Catterall 44, Taylor 43). —Australian Press Association. ENGLISH COUNTY MATCHES. London, May 31. A further series of English County matches was completed this week.

Surrey in their first innings made 197 (Sandham 67), and in their second 366 for six wickets declared (Sandham 110, Squires 110, Brooks 50 not out). Northants in their first innings scored 170 (Cover six wickets for 81), and in their second 214 (Timms 72, Fender eight wickets for 74). Surrey won by 179 runs. Essex in their first innings made 477 (Cutmore 79, Bray 92, Russell 111 not out), and in their second 54 for two wickets. Middlesex in their first innings scored 486 (Hearne 285 not out, Eastman four for 123). Middlesex won on the first innings.

Warwick in their first innings made 485 (Milner 71, Smith 89, Wyatt 146 not out). Kent in their first innings made 222 (Ames 97), and following on scored 213 (Legge 57, Pine four for 40). Warwick won by an innings and 50 runs. Hampshire in their first innings scored 62 (Mitchell five wickets for 20, Townsend four for 17), and in their second 129 (Slater five for 50). Derby in their first innings scored 290 (Lee 134 not out). Derby won by an innings and 99 runs. Nottingham in their first innings scored 255 (Hunt four wickets for 61). Somerset in their first innings made 80 (Larwood five for 33, Barratt five for 44), and following on scored 165 (Voce four for 50, S. Staples four for 39). Notts won by an innings and 10 runs.

Lancashire in their first innings scored 592 for four wickets declared (Watson 207, E. Tydlesley 187 not out, Iddon 85), Worcester in their first innings made 308 (Higgins 109, Wright 66, Macdonald four for 76), and in their second 260 (Wright 55), Lancashire won by an innings and 24 runs.

Sussex in the first innings scored 294 (Collins 86 not out), and in their second 287 for three wickets (Bowley 107, H. Parks 76.) Wales in their first innings made 556 for six wickets declared (Bell, 157, Lord Aberdare 134, Hills 120 not out). The match was drawn.

Leicester in their first innings scored 383 (Astill 127), and in their second 183 for five wickets declared (Shipmen 75, Bradshaw 51). Oxford University in their first innings scored 309 (Smith six kickets for 77), and in their second 146 for one wicket (Akers and Douglas 59, Brett 75 not out), lite match was drawn.

CYCLING. TWENTY-MILE RACE. Wellington, June 2. A twenty mile cycle race was won by O. Evans (5 J minutes). Fastest time was secured by L. Stoveley, 47min 50 4-ssec. LAWN TENNIS. DAVIS CUP. AMERICAN ZONE FINALS. Vancouver, May 31. A Detroit message states that the United States clinched the American zone finals in the Davis Cup play, Van R.yn and Allison defeating Morales and Lemann (Cuba) 6—2, 6—l, 6—o. AMERICA WINS ZONE FINAL. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) New York, June 1. At Detroit, Wilmer Allison defeated Vollmer (Cuba) 6—3, 6—2, 7—5, gaining the United States’ fourth successive win in the American zone final.—Australian Press Association. FRENCH TOURNAMENT. LACOSTE DEFEATS TILDEN. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Paris, June 1. In the singles quarter final Borotra beat Hunter 6—B, 10—8, 4—6, B—6, 6—l. In the semi-final Lacoste beat Tilden 6—p, 6—l, 5 —7, 6—3. This is Tilden's heaviest defeat since 1918. In the women’s singles semi-final Helen Wills beat Eileen Bennett 6—2, 7—5.— Australian Press Association. RUGBY LEAGUE. RESULTS FROM THE CITIES. Christchurch, June 1. Sydenham 14 beat Addington 4. Hornby 27 beat Waimarri 9. Marist 5 beat Woolston 3. N.S.W. DEFEAT QUEENSLAND. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, June 1. At an inter-state Rugby League match at Sydney yesterday 35,000 spectators were present when New South Wales defeated Queensland by 21 points to 8. — Australian Press Association.

st lb st lb Haze . . • 9 8 Town Major 7 12 Membo . . . 9 7 Felony . . 7 11 Red Sea . . 8 11 Greencloth . 7 10 Lucky Light 8 10 Little Queen 7 10 Night Effort 8 6 On Watch . 7 9 Filosol . . . 8 5 Pukemaori . 7 8 Pound Note . 8 4 Lucky Maid . 7 8 Miss Marco . 8 2 Crossbow . . 7 8 Night Maid . 7 12 All Smiles . 7 7

Royal Saxon 9 0 Circulation . 7 10 King Balboa 8 3 Some Rose . 7 0 Money Mine 8 2 Malmsey . . 7 0 Countersign . 7 11 Margaret Town Bank . 7 10 Birney 7 0 OTAGO HURDLE HANDICAP, £375 Two miles. Wharncliffe . 11 9 Antrim Boy . 9 0 Troilus . . . 11 1 Brightling . . 9 0 Lancer . . . 10 11 Heisler . . . 9 0 Nine of Spades 10 2 WAIRONGOA HANDICAP, £235. Six furlongs. Meadow Lark 9 1 Arch Arrow . 7 6 Great Star . 9 0 Caterpillar . 7 4 Taboo . . . 8 10 Coomassie . . 7 0 Waving Corn 8 5 Battle Flag . 7 0 Tripaway . . 8 0 First Raid . 7 0 Arrowrnir . . 7 10 Royal Tractor 7 0 WINGATUI 1 STEEPLECHASE HANDL CAP, £340. Two and a-half miles. Nylotis . . . 11 8 Greenstone . 10 1 Handy . . . 10 3 Main Spring . 9 10 Fabriano . . 10 1 JANEFIELD HANDICAP, £175. Six furlongs. Cupid’s Dart 9 6 Best Policy . 8 2 Bulolo . . . 9 6 Waihemo . . 8 2 Sweet Refrain 9 5 Nanette . . 8 2 Night Effort 9 0 Glenrowan 8 2 The Dove . 8 12 Kate Kelly . 8 0 Impertinence 8 12 Ohai . . . 8 0 Meitui . . . 8 8 Stringbow . . 8 0 Dumblane . . 8 6 Joybridge . . 8 0 Red Boa . . 8 3 Frasquita . . 8 0 Broadfield . . 8 2 FORBURY STEEPLECHASE HANDL CAP, £210. Two and a-quarter miles. Kaikahu . . 10 13 Pantier . . . 9 2 Terehu . . . 10 9 Rag Tag . . 9 0 Royal Land . 9 10 Wairio . . . 9j 0 INVERMAY HANDICAP, £200.' One mile. Town Bank . 8 11 Malmsey . 7 12 Latin Quarter 8 6 Ronaki ... 7 10 Fairy Herald 8 4 Narrative . . 7 7 Red Racer . 8 1 Miss Mercia . 7 7 Overdrawn . 7 13 Wayward . . 7 7 Nartis . . . 7 13 Carnot . . . 7 7

Likimai . . . Odin . . . Taumai . . . 10 10 9 8 Tarrapecn . . 8 Marita ... 9 9 0 0 RANFURLY HANDICAP, £400. One mile. Kawainga . . 9 5 Bahama . . 8 0 Indolent . . 9 0 Catonian . . 8 0 Arikitoa . . 9 0 Dark Prince 8 0 Te Money . . S 12 Just Nell . . 8 0 Prince Val . 8 3 Killute . . . 8 0 Catapult . . 8 2 Pompeius . . 8 0 Arihana . . 8 1 Quinsilia . . 8 0 Palmares . . 8 1 Royal Seagull 8 0 Sea Rob . . 8 0 Waiau Lady 8 0 Always . . . 8 0 Welkne . . 8 0 REMUERA HURDLES, £600. Two miles. King’s Guard 10 3 Kamehameha 9 0 Kauri Park . 9 8 Boomerday 9 0 Bright Land Glenotus . . 9 9 3 Cybele . . . 3 9 0 GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLES, Three and a-half miles. £2000. Wedding Zircon . . . 9 8 March 11 5 Potoanui . . 9 3 Glendowie . . 11 4 Roman Abbey 9 0 Kawini . . . 10 13 Urulla . . . 9 0 Red Fuchsia 10 8 Young Wiltshire . . 10 7 Thurnham 9 0 Mangan! . . 10 2 King Fame . 9 0 Comical . . . 9 12 Vexatious . . 9 0 Maunga . . Clockwork 9 9 11 Town Rambler 10 • 9 0 KING GEORGE HANDICAP, £700. Seven furlongs. King Lu . . 10 0 Barometer 8 0 Keddar . . . 9 9 Chelone . . 8 0 Vallar . . . 9 8 Cool Mint . 8 0 Black Duke . 9 5 Eager Rose . 8 0 Kingfield . . 8 9 Kingsmock . 8 0 High Pitch . 8 9 Marble King 8 0 Valkonop . . 8 9 Mithra . . . 8 0 Lucy Rose . 8 9 Respirator . 8 0 Hipo .... 8 9 Standfast . . 8 0 Oration . . 8 8 Valsier . . . 8 0 Ohineniuri . 8 6 Waltzer . . 8 0 Billikins . . 8 6 Tinokoa . . 8 0 Merry Mint . The Lover . 8 8 1 Whaka King 0 8 0 PANMURE HURDLES, £400. One and three-quarter miles. Prince Lu . 10 6 Horomea . . 9 10 Overhaul . . 10 2 Star Comet . 9 6 Lady Master Doon 9 0 Spalpeen 10 2 Sleepy Sol . . 9 0 Gold Te Waka . 9 0 Wedding 9 10 Umtali . . . 9 0 CARBINE PLATE, £400. One i nile. Foxhound . . 11 0 Otairi . . . 11 0 Glena Bay . 11 0 Storm Fiend 11 0 Hakanoa . . 11 0 Taumai . . . 11 0 Lucese . . . 11 0 Archeria . . 10 10 Maori Boy . 11 0 Catimes . . 10 10 Master Justify . . .. 10 10 Clements Master Lu . 11 11 0 Mon Star 0 10 10