SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 22350, 15 June 1934, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED.

The South Canterbury Jockey Club’s Winter meeting takes place at Washdyke to-morrow. VZinooka’s mission to the United States appears to have proved a marked failure. Entries for Wellington Racing Club’s Winter meeting will close on Friday of next week. Winooka has been engaged in a number of Australia’s valuable spring contests. Several valuable events will be decided at Moonee Valley R.C.’s fixture to-morrow. The time-honoured Hawkes Bay Steeplechase will be decided at Hastings to-morrow. Founded in 1879, the first Hawkes Bay Steeplechase was won by Mr W. Douglas’ Baron. Wellington horseman, Roy Reed,, is to leave for his annual Australian visit to-day. Unlucky in N.Z. Sapling Stakes, youngster pacer, Gamble, is to be treated to a spell. The nominations for the Centenary Melbourne Cup must rank well on the way to 400. The sum of £5700 will be distributed in stakes at Wellington R.C. Winter gathering. Powerful and up to weight, Havering may make his debut as a hurdler at Te Awamutu. The opening event of the South Canterbury J.C. Winter meeting tomorrow is fixed for 11.45 a.m. It is announced that Sea Fox will not be a starter at the South Canterbury J.C. fixture. J. Bryce, sen., who has been in hospital quarters for some time, will be discharged this week. North Island galloper, Takakua, goes to Melbourne to join up with M. McGrath’s team. Aurora Borealis failed to stage a jumping comeback at Foxton and pulled up lame. North Island gallopers, Saltspray and Playground, will be tested as hurdlers in Victoria. Ten years old on August 1, Athol - spear has been displaying promising form in recent efforts. Engaged in four big Cup races in Melbourne in the spring, Minerval is to resume work at Riccarton. The Napier Park Racing Club has decided to go back to the 75-25 betting method on June 21, 23. It is reported that the Hawkes Bay J.C. will return to the single-pool betting idea next season. Judging from reports received in Australia, Colombo was unable to see out the Epsom Derby course. Incomplete returns of the Melbourne Cup entries lead to anticipations of a list of round about 390. Waikouaiti R.C. is the only body in the South Island applying for an extra permit next season. North Island racing clubs are applying to the Conference for 11 extra permits for 1934-35. The fact that Windsor Lad was heavily bitfcked for his winning Derby essay is a significant one. Sir Charles Clifford has four entrants in C.J.C. Welcome Stakes and 11 in Middle Park Plate of the 1934-35 season. Fifteen jumpers, including Southlanders, have been entered for the steeplechase at Ashburton County R.C. meeting. P. T. Hogan’s stable has a strong hand for Prince Edward Handicap (l.}m.) at Ashburton in Water Power (8.6) and Gustavo (7.10). In the event of A. E. Ellis going to Australia for the spring meetings, he may ride some of F. D. Jones’s pupils in races. It is apparently hoped that Membo will train on, as he has been engaged as a steeplechaser at Ashburton. D. O'Connor has been schooling Thurina at Riccarton and will ride him in the N.Z. Grand National Steeplechase. It is anticipated in Christchurch that Southland pacer Blue Mountain will be ripe and ready for August racing. Giggleswick has been placed 35 times in 58 starts. His record shows 19 wins, 11 seconds, and five thirds for £1689. Local lightweight C. H. Wilson, who leaves Wellington for Melbourne today, will return to Invercargill early in December. Owing to having contracted lameness, C. Emerson’s promising pupil, Tuirau, will not start at S.C.J.C. meeting. It is reported that light harness mentor W. J. Tomkinson is doing well in hospital after being operated upon for stomach injuries. Following on an unsuccessful North Island jaunt, Tea Garden has been schooling well at Riccarton to race at Timaru to-morrow. New Zealand-bred colt, Blixten, by Night Raid—Receipt, in G. Price’s string, is reported to be getting through good work at Randwick. Reported to have been backed for the Centenary Melbourne Cup some time ago, Blixten carries M. McCarten in his track efforts. Defunct Magpie (imp.) headed the Australian winning sires’ list in 192526, and was second four times. His progeny won £264,000 in stakes. English horse Magpie, grandsire .of Chatham and Winooka, will be buried on a hilltop at Kia-Ora Stud, Scone, and a tombstone erected to his memory. When trained by W. Bradfield at Flemington Magpie, sire of Windbag, started in seven races, winning three events and finishing seepnd four times. Mr T. H. Lowry, who raced Bobrikoff, Finmark and other horses in Australia on various occasions (reports Sydney Sun) is sending his three-year-old bay gelding Senior to Sydney this month. Senior is by the defunct Chief Ruler from First Blow and is consequently a half-brother to Second Wind, who won the King’s Cup in 1932. Following on the success of Windsor Lad in the Derby, in the evening the Maharaja of Rajpipla gave a dinner to 40 guests and declared that he was (

almost too happy to speak. “I said from the beginning that Windsor Lad would win' and it is good for a man from another part of the Empire to win the Derby,” he said.

Sydney novice hurdler, Havaspot, is owned by Mr D. Frazer, who was an All Black footballer in his youth. _ He represented New Zealand in England, and often thrilled spectators by his brilliant forward play. .

In making comparisons as to the effect of single-pool and win and place betting at various meetings of late, while admitting reluctantly that the three-dividend method of betting has more than held its own, several writers have overlooked another and very important factor in the scheme of things. This is the revenue derived from admission money. Where returns of this nature have been available, the experience has tended in favour of southern fixtures receiving increased gate money when win and place betting was operating.

The fact that Mr C. M. Emanuel will ship his two-year-old filly, Capris, to Sydney next week to join up with Lr. Price’s string at Randwick, is of more than passing interest, as she was a winner at Ellerslie, and classes as a daughter of the new sire Captain Bunsby (son of Captain Cuttie, and winner of Epsom Derby), a descendant of Carbine on the maternal side of his family tree. She is bred in the purple in female line, as her dam, Charis, was by Lucullus (imp.) from Duchess Eudorus, by Eudorus from Arospire, by Maltster (brilliant galloper and successful sire, also son of Bill of Portland) from Loveday, by Projectile from Lovelock, by Lochiel (great racehorse and good sire) from My Love, by Yattendon (sire of stamina) from My Fancy (imp.) by Blair Athol. The Auckland filly, who is known to be a fast galloper, should stay on, while her value as a prospective stud proposition is well worthy of consideration.

Hawkes Bay trainer, J. M. Cameron, is reported to have a smart rising two-year-old in his string. This is a filly by Captain Bunsby from Phrosa, by Limond from Cowl. Related to Rational, Mask, The Masquerader, and Visage, Cameron’s pupil was. secured at the National Yearling Sales in January last at the bargain-counter price of 45 guineas.

A new pool has bteen created by the English Racecourse Betting Control Board. When there are seven or more starters 60 per cent, of the pool is to be allocated to backers of the winning horse, and 20 per cent, each to the second and third. If there are five or six starters the allocation will be 70 per cent, to the winner and 30 per cent, to the runner-up. The pool will not be operated when there are fewer than five runners. Tickets will be 5/-.

Recent discussion in connection with single-pool v. win and place betting has directed attention to one very significant fact, as proved by official investigation, and that is the minor part played by the estimated amount of money advanced by people closely connected with horses and known to be heavy bettors in building up totalisator figures. The conviction is gaining ground—it should have done so long ago—that many persons who profess to have the welfare of racing at heart, and who make the most noise about decreases in stakes are really responsible for many of the financial troubles besetting racing and trotting clubs by directing their investments away from the racecourses and underground, while at the same time they strenuously oppose five-shilling totalisator tickets and cheaper admission fees to courses. There is method in this sequence of opposition, as it works to keep thousands of people away from the races to build up the resources of illegal layers of the odds and thus provide funds upon which breakers of the Rules of Racing as owners, etc., can draw when successful in their illicit wagering pursuits. Parliamentarians who have hitherto opposed the passage of the waiting Amended Gaming Act would do well to study this aspect of the question before seeking to starve the milch cow of the turf which has yielded rich returns to Government coffers for many years past.

One of the most improved horses training at Randwick is the St. Leger winner, Limarch. Jamieson’s New Zealand-bred colt should play a big part in the long-distance races of the spring carnivals. Limarch has furnished into a horse of rare substance. So much condition does he carry that his trainer wisely started his preparation before most of the other cracks had even returned from their winter spell. Limarch dead-heated with Hall Mark at Flemington, and was then beaten in the Leger by Kellow’s colt. However, he had his revenge in Sydney when he beat Hall Mark in the A.J.C. St. Leger. He is the star member of Jamieson’s big string and everybody hopes he will not suffer a recurrence of his hoof trouble.

A London message received in Australia the day after Windsor Lad won the Derby states: —“Bookmakers were badly hit, paying out over £1,006,000. Six big London bookmakers lost £200,000.” As Colombo started one of the warmest favourites on record, and Easton and other horses were heavily backed, this report is rather amusing. Granted that Windsor Lad was second in demand, but it is easy to imagine that the ring received more than was taken out. Colombo was at a very cramped price to win, while long odds had to be laid on him for a place. “Out on the course at Epsom there were several Australian bookbakers operating, whose voices overshadowed the others, making the Australian visitors temporarily feel they were at Randwick.” It is estimated that over 1000 Australians attended and several all-Australian ’bus parties backed Colombo almost to a man, not only because of “Togo” Johnstone, but because, like millions of Britons, they regarded Colombo as the best thing in the Derby for years.

Christchurch Times reports that at Riccarton on Tuesday Thurina (D. O’Connor), Punchestown (H. Turner) and Advance Camp (G. Murfitt) were associated in a school over the steeplechase fences. Starting at the top of the straight, they got over the stand double safely but Advance Camp ran off at the next fence. The other two continued safely to the second of the double, where Punchestown ran down the fence, taking Thurina off. The pace was sound all the way. Advance Camp was taken back to the fence where he ran off and got over, but not stylishly.

The result of the French Derby had some interesting features. The winner, Duplex, is by Dark Legend, also the sire of Easton, the French-bred colt who has raced prominently in England this season. After Easton had run second to Colombo in the Two Thousand Guineas, he was purchased by Lord Woolavington for 10,000 guineas. In his new owner’s colours he was second to Windsor Lad in the Derby last week. Duplex had shown earlier form in France this season, as at the end of April he won the Prix Biennial, one mile and a quarter.

Messrs L. S. Martin and W. McKay, on their arrival in Sydney after their trip to New Zealand with Walla Walla and Auburn Lad, were loud in their praises of the treatment they had received in New Zealand. Without attempting to make any excuses, Martin

said the New Zealand public did not see the best of Walla Walla. Travel changes and climate appeared to undermine his stamina and, coming at the back-end of a heavy season, the horse did not appear capable of producing his best form. A glowing tribute to the ability of Harold Logan was paid. Mr Martin stated that this horse was all New Zealanders claimed for him, and no horse racing could afford to give him a start or any other concessions. Martin and McKay spoke well of the totalisator. “We have seen what the totalisator has done for the sport in New Zealand, and we wish we could get it firmly established in Australia,” they stated. “New Zealanders were wise in keeping the bookmaker out of horse racing. He could not do for the sport what the totalisator has done,” they added. They were also impressed by the manner in which trotting was conducted in New Zealand. “Even in the country districts the racing is first-class, the tracks are excellent, and it is scrupulously fair. We have never seen cleaner driving than in New Zealand, and we could not imagine anything better in the way of trotting than that last seen at an Addington meeting.” As soon as he could breed or acquire another good one, Martin concluded, he would return to New Zealand. It was useless going to New Zealand without a topnotcher. The standard of performances in New Zealand was much higher than in Australia, and better horses were required to win the best class races.

LIGHT HARNESS SIDELIGHTS. N.Z. SAPLING STAKES DECIDED. SUCCESS OF MOANA TAMA. NELSON DERBY’S STOCK SUCCESSFUL. (By Stopwatch.) (Special to the Times.) Winton, June 12. The only two-year-old classic event of the 1934 light harness racing season has been won and lost. . . Widespread interest is annually shown in the N.Z. Sapling Stakes race staged by the Ashburton Trotting Club and it cannot be said that this year’s juvenile classic has proved an exception to the rule. Judging by discriptions of the race it was in itself a thrilling contest while the success of the winner, Moana Tama and the performances of the placed horses, Subsidy, Ironside and Gamble were all full of merit. Since the inauguration of the Ashburton classic, — and well know trainer-driver “Free” Holmes is credited with bringing forward the suggestion that such a juvenile race be staged,—in 1919, many outstanding performers have won this event, to later race to advantage in dress circle company. A few that may be mentioned in this connection off hand are Childe Pointer, Ahuriri, Taurekareka, Kohara, Nantwich, John Jinks, Arathusa, Silver de Oro, Taxpayer and last year’s winner War Buoy, who by establishing the good time of 3.21 3/5 easily holds the record for the coveted race. The Ashburton Club’s classic has gained in popularity each year, and the progressive policy of the Club by offering rich stakes, has been well rewarded. For the Sapling Stakes of the 1935 season 150 entries have been received from all parts of the Dominion, and this fact augurs well for the future of the light harness sport. Prior to last Saturday Moana Tama had impressed Canterbury scribes and it was very apparent that his success on Saturday was well merited. After being slow to move out, —not at any stage of the journey was he well placed,—but he finished fast on the rails to cut Subsidy and Ironside, —who appeared to be fighting out the issue,—out of the major stake money. Subsidy and Ironside both appeared to go excellent races, while Gamble who finished fourth must have put in a lot of good work over the final stages as he lost a lot of ground at the start and at one stage tailed the field. From all accounts he is a very game colt. The breeding lines of the winner are interesting and represent very modem lineages by the way. Ranking as a son of Nelson Derby he is out of an unraced mare Thelma Wrack, and this fact is of decided interest as it points to Wrack (imp.) mares as later making a name for themselves as stud matrons. Wrack, the leading sire of the day, has produced champions at both gaits and if his female lines carry on his great blood to advantage there will be no fear for the future of the sport in the Dominion. Daughters of Logan Pointer are regarded as the outstanding stud mares of the land to-day, and as Wrack has in past seasons been extensively bred from and continues an active stud life this point is an important one. Thelma Wrack, recently registered for breeding purposes, is a comparatively young mare, out of Joy Bells, by Cathedral Chimes (by Four Chimes,) and tracing back to that noted producer Thelma, (by Kentucky.) Through the agency of Cathedral Chimes, (whose sire Four Chimes was an outstanding progenitor with limited opportunities) and Thelma (whose son Waveley, by Galindo left many good pacers in these parts,) the maternal blood lines of the grand dam of Saturday’s Stakes winner are of decided southern interest. As far as Nelson Derby, the sire of Moana Tama is concerned his stock are practically unknown in these parts, However, Nelson Derby has to be regarded as one of the most promising sires of the present day, and as almost every light harness fixture in the north comes up for decision, this contention is further supported. As a racehorse Nelson Derby had a fine career. In the Sapling Stake race of his day, during the 1919-20 season he finished third to Childe Pointer and Taraire while he later went on to win the Great Northern Derby Stakes (Auckland T. C.) while of his other successes the most notable was the Auckland Cup of 1925. Last season Nelson Derby sired 19 winners for £1992 in stakes while he has several young pacers striving for his name at present and the form of some of these has been outstanding. Avernus has been his best winner to date although Dundee, Malvena, Doris Derby and others have all scored recently. As a son of Nelson Bingen he claims as his dam the imported mare Norice, who has been a noted producer. Subsidy who filled the role of runner-up is a son of Rey de Ora (who is to be at the service of local breeders this season) while Ironside was the only son of Wrack that took part and Gamble represented Jack Potts. The next classic event to come up for decision is the Great Northern Derby and of the forty-two present two-year-olds that have been nominated no less than twenty sires are represented. Eight descendants of defunct sire Frank Worthy are included and northern reports speak highly of the stock of this sire, whose untimely death took place a fortnight back. A great race horse in his home land Frank Worthy (2.3 J was a son of the world renowned Guy Axworthy, and his dam, Hollyrood May, was by Joe Dodge, by Bingen. Last season the Guy Axworthy horse was mated with a number of the Dominion’s best matrons, and his untimely death must be regarded as a decided loss to the light harness sport. The form of his stock however, will be watched with great interest. Rey de Oro and Great Parrish have each four representatives in the Northern Derby. Other sires represented include Jewel Pointer, Maxegin (atthe Otautau Stud), Globe Derby (sire of Walla Walla), and Wrack (with descendants of Pearl- , child, Estelle Amos and Trix Pointer.)

HAWKES BAY JOCKEY CLUB.

YESTERDAY’S RACING. STEEPLECHASE TO MANUIRI. TRES SEC A WINNER. (Per United Press Association.) Hastings, June 14 The first day of the Hawkes Bay Jockey Club’s meeting was held today in fine weather. The course was in excellent order and there was a good attendance. The totalisator handled £4647 compared with £4OOl on the same day last year, an increase of £646. The results were:— MAIDEN PLATE, £6O. Six furlongs. 1— De Trop 8.7 (J. Leach) 1 6—5 Flamingo 8.7 (J. Olsen) 2 2— Hukemanu 8.7 (P. Atkins) 3 Also started: B—B Royal Banquet 8.7, 11—13 Foreign King 8.7, 12—12 Unexpected 8.7, 13—11 Kentucky Song 8.7, 7—lo Maine 8.7, 12—12 Mercian Lady 8.7, 4—7 Hill Comet 8.7, 4—7 Count Willonyx 8.7, 2—2 Bonny Quex 8.7 (bracketed with Hukemanu), 10—9 Contact 8.7, 10—9 Pikiao 8.7, 6—5 Bold Bill 8.7 (bracketed with Flamingo), 10—6 Cassadora 8.7, 10—6 Mercian Lass 8.7, B—B Honanga 8.7, B—B8 —8 Silage 8.7, 14—11 Blygain 8.7, 14—14 Darecourt 8.7, I—l Tigrone 8.7 (bracketed with De Trop), 3 —3 Alby 8.7, 3—3 Shirred Ribbon 8.7, 5 —4 Father’s Choice 8.7, 5 —4 Peggy’s Joy 8.7. Honanga was the early leader but first into the straight was De Trop and Flamingo followed by Mercian Lass, Maine, Hukemanu, Royal Banquet, Darecourt and Kentucky Song. Won by a long neck, third a length away, Kentucky Song fourth. Time Imin 9sec. WHAKATU HURDLES, £7O. One and

a-half miles. 2—3 Constant Sun 9.10 (I. Tucker) 1 6—B Emotion 9.12 (C. Stratton) 2 I—l Count Lendroff 9.10 (L. Dulieu) 3

Also started: 3—2 Million 10.7, 4—4 Ruanui 10.1, B—6 Red Bank 9.11, 7 —6 Kimbo 9.10, 5 —5 Aston 9.5, 9—9 Cotsfield 9.0, 10—10 Anemometer 9.0. Aston led Kimbo, Red Bank, Emotion and Million past the stands the first time, but four furlongs from home Kimbo and Red Bank were in command from Aston, Emotion and Count Lendroff. The latter led into the straight, but here Constant Sun, who was well back over the whole distance, put in a devastating run to win by a length from Emotion, Count Lendi-off three-quarters of a length back and Cotsfield fourth. Time 2min 46 3-ssec. CORINTHIAN PLATE, £6O. One mile and a-quarter. 7—6 Sylvan Dell 11.0 (Mr E. Todd) 1 2—2 Autumn Sun 10.13 (Mr H. Dods) 2 4—6 Mahora 11.7 (Mr R. Plummer) 3 Also started: 5—7 High Falutin 12.7, 3—3 Merry Damon 12.2, 6—4 Fitz Quex 11.7, 6 —4 Goshawk 10.13, I—l Treasure Hunt 10.10, 9—lo Market Inn 10.7, 9—B Slipaway 10.7, B—9 Rory Mor 10.7. Treasure Hunt, Mahora, Autumn Sun, Fitz Quex and Rory Mor led when the field had settled down, the order coming to the straight being Mahora, Treasure Hunt, Autumn Sun, and Fitz Quex with Sylvan Dell improving. The latter got a nice run through on the rails, winning by three-quarters of a length, Mahora half a length back and Goshawk fourth. Time, 2min 12sec. JUNE STEEPLECHASE, £lOO. About two miles and a-quarter. 1— 1 Manuiri 11.1 (W. Bowden) 1 6— Taura Lad 9.0 (A. Jenkins) 2 2— 2 Heliotype 9.0 (C. Stratton) 3 Also started: 4—4 Russet Moor 9.9, 3—3 Tunbridge 9.3, 7—7 Bon Ayran 9.0, 5—5 Ex Dono 9.0. Those in command after the field had settled down were Heliotype, Taura Lad and Manuiri with Tunbridge improving, Ex Dono having fallen earlier. Russet Moor later was pulled up. The field was well together for the remainder of the distance and in a fine finish Manuiri won by half a length, Heliotype some distance back and Tunbridge fourth. Time 4min 56sec. WINTER HANDICAP, £BO. One mile. I—l Tres Sec 9.1 (L. G. Morris) 1 7— Sabatini 8.3 (L. Fanning) 2 4—B Sunny Bachelor 9.0, (K. Voitre) 3

Also started: 4—6 Mercian Prince 9.7, 2—3 Black Songster 9.4, 10—11 Kahunoke 9.1, 3 —2 Boudoir 8.6, 11—7 Royal Dash 8.6, 9—lo Bothwell 8.0, 6—5 McHeath 8.0, 14—15 Lady Wessex 8.0, B—B Round. Score 8.0, 13—13 Monette 8.0, 14—14 Freeze 8.0, 12—12 Dusky Crown 8.0. Sabatini rushed to the front early to have the lead by four lengths from Tres Sec, Black Songster, Sunny Bachelor and Royal Dash in' a bunch. Sabatini led to the straight where he was caught by Tres Sec who won by a length from Sabatini, Sunny Bachelor half a length back third and Black Songster fourth. Time, lmin 42sec. KIDNAPPERS HANDICAP, £7O. Six furlongs. I—l Cawbeen 8.13 (J. Leach) 1 7— 7 Timorous 8.4 (J. Carrol) 2 8 — 8 Poinard 8.0 (K. Voitre) 3 Also started: 2—3 Passion Fruit 9.13, 2-4 Royal Shift 9.2, 12—12 Cuddle 8.9, 6—5 Bell Broney 8.9, 9—ll Arauline 8.6, 4—2 Hybiscus 8.4, 4—6 Leo Colossus 8.0, 10—9 Marae Quex 8.0, 11 —11 Takiri 8.0, 12—10 Snowball 8.0, 13—15 Wahine Nui 8.0, 14—13 Marching Song 8.0, 15—14 Kindoss 8.0. Cawbeen and Hybiscus showed the way in the early stages, the -former appearing to have the race in safe keeping at the straight. However. Timorous issued a great challenge, just failing by a short neck, Poinard three lengths behind and Passion Fruit fourth. Time lmin 14 4-ssec. HERETAUNGA HANDICAP, £BO. Six and a-half furlongs.

5—5 Lady Ronald 8.0 (J. Pine) 1 2—2 Royal Hunting 10.3 (P. Atkins) 2 7—7 Gainsfid 8.7 (R. Marsh) 3 Also started: 3—3 Souchong 10.1, I—l Speed 9.11, 4—4 Stitch 8.3, 7—7 Chopin 8.0, 6—6 Moatoa 8.0.

Leading the way from the start were Stitch, Souchong, Royal Hunting and Speed. Half a mile from home Souchong piloted the field from Stitch and Speed. Lady Ronald improved her position in the straight to outstay the field by a length, Royal Hunting coming up fast with Gainsfid a head away third and Speed fourth. Time, lmin 22 3-ssec. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-MORROW. (Per United Press Association.) Hastings, June 14. The following are the Hawkes Bay Jockey Club’s acceptances for Saturday:—

Lady Ronald 8 8 ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB. ENTRIES FOR WINTER RACES. SOUTHLAND JUMPERS ENGAGED. Following are nominations for the Ashburton County Racing Club's meeting on June 23:— HINDS HURDLE HANDICAP. £100; (one mile and a half).—Tea Garden, Silver Foil, Conjurer 11., Rational 11., Adult, Black Duke, Verden, Fleeting Glance, Don Jose. MORETON HACK HANDICAP, £80; (six furlongs).—Gold Cross. Knowledge, Hostile, Doiran. Imperial Spear, Brown Pearl. Knockfin, Jericho—Color de Rose g, Golden Dart, Top Rank, Rebel Chief. Red Dance, Jacobin, Cherry Queen, Gold Dress, Grampian, Monastic, Maroha, War Knight, Rose of Tralee, Moonbeam, Coiossian, Cheap Money. LYNDHURST TROT HANDICAP, £9O: class 3.45; (one mile and a half). —Graham Direct. Betty Jinks, Don Wrack, Mystery Yet, De Soto, Embattle, Llewellyn’s Pet, Agility, Wild Dreams, Nelson Child, Shoelace, Chudic, Charteris Vale, Imposter, Great Seaman, Edgar Wallace. Paragon, Zest, Bide a Wee, Ironside, Secret Service, Insolvent, Tricliff, Adsum, Coleen Chenault. MAYFIELD HACK HANDICAP, £9O: (one mile and a quarter).—Tout le Monde, Imperial Spear, Sibella. Grand Review, Jolly Beggar, Importance, Nightform, Cleaner, Drumfire. Star Raider, Air Pocket. DROMORE STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, £120; (two miles). —Punchestown, Lord Ranald, Graball, Peterette, Speakeasy, Barrington, Lucess, Membo, Gallivanter, Thurina. Arcade, Advance Camp, French Fleet, Rational 11., Crash. MARONAN HANDICAP, £100; (seven furlongs).—Water Power, Sibella, Great Star, Martian Chief, Cherry Queen, Gallant Fox, Drumfire. Ranelagh. Vintage, Final Shot, Grecian Prince, Quietly. WINCHMORE TROT HANDICAP, £95; class 3.41; (one mile and a half). —Malvena, Lynley de Oro, Superb, Golden Cross, Llewellyn's Pet, Llewellyn’s Pride, Tollgate, Wild Dreams, Imposter, Sky Wink, Red Flyer, Star Vale, Harvestin, Charteris Vale, Blandford, Edgar Wallace, Bide a Wee, Garry Thorpe, Insolvent, Black Shadow, Adsum. RIVERTON RACING CLUB. . MONTHLY MEETING OF COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the Riverton Racing Club, held on Tuesday evening, was attended by Mr D. M Tweedie (in the chair), Messrs C. T. Edie, F. J. Trail, R. Fleck, D. F. Macdougall, J. A. Martin, H. J. Riddle, J. W. Ronald, E. A. Trail, R. J. Walker and A. F. Webb. Four tenders were received for the work of erecting concrete steps in front of the grandstand, and that of Messrs Rattray and Mitchell, South Riverton, being the lowest was accepted. The price was £338. It was stated that £3BO would be the tofal cost of the whole undertaking. Mr W. F. James, totalisator proprietor, Dunedin, wrote forwarding £8 8/-, which was the amount of unpaid dividends at the recent Easter meeting of the club, with the request that the money be handed over to some charitable institution. After a short discussion it was resolved that the money be equally divided between the Welfare and Plunket Societies. Mr Janies also signified his intention of donating a handsome cup for competition next season. On the motion of the chairman, the trophy was accepted with thanks, the secretary being instructed to write the donor, thanking him for his generosity. It was resolved that the matter of deciding as to which race the trophy should go was left in the hands of the committee. It was decided to donate £1 1/- to the funds of the S.P.C.A. Society, Invercargill. It was resolved to top the trees at the rear of the racecourse property. Tenders to be called for the work, supervision of which was left in the hands of the chairman and Mr R. J. Walker.

WINDSOR LAD’S DERBY. ENGLISH PRESS OPINIONS. “TOGO” JOHNSTONE’S RIDING. SPORTING WRITERS DIFFER. COLOMBO FAILS TO STAY. (Sydney Sun Special Cable). London, June 6. When a hot favgurite is beaten in a race like the Derby, there is always a post mortem. This is the case with Colombo, who started at very short odds, and was beaten into third place by Windsor Lad and Easton. All agree that daring riding by Smirke won the race. r . There were 19 runners, Windsor Lad, ridden by Smirke, winning by a length from Easton (Gordon Richards), with Colombo (W. R. Johnstone) a neck away third. Johnstone, who rode the favourite, said after the race that he was not unlucky, and that he had every chance. —A Wise Move.— The Evening News turf expert says that Johnstone was compelled to pull off the heels of the leaders just after they passed Tattenham Comer, so as to get a clear run. This undoubtedly was excellent judgment although the detour round four or five others probably cost him a little ground and possibly Johnstone will be criticized for coming so wide, but I do not think it made the difference between winning and losing, although it may have given Easton second place. Colombo raced with the leaders for two furlongs, when Johnstone wisely withdrew from such forcing tactics and dropped back to fourth or fifth place. The News-Chronicle turf writer, says the world is asking how and why Colombo lost. “I believe from my own and the jockey’s evidence that Colombo was lured to destruction. Donoghue raced Medieval Knight to the front and Johnstone accompanied him. Fleetfoot suddenly came alongside Medieval Knight and both soon slowed down the field, checking the favourite whom Johnstone had to pull out to the middle of the field. Smirke then dashed Windsor Lad into the opening made by Medieval Knight and some jockeys estimate that he gained some lengths on Colombo. At the straight, Colombo ran on strongly and Johnstone thought he was almost with Windsor Lad a furlong from the post, when Colombo weakened. I and others thought Colombo ran on strongly but could not recover the handicap imposed at the turn. —lnexperience.— “The plain fact is that Johnstone’s inexperience lost the race. Doubtless Johnstone is a fine horseman, but he had to tackle seasoned experts in a task they had frequently accomplished. Somebody said, ‘Colombo had the race pinched off him,’ and this adequately summarises the facts. Donoghue outrode Johnstone at the most critical point. In fact Medieval Knight cracked up soon afterwards. It did not matter, but probably the happening at the straight entrance made all the difference between Johnstone losing or winning on the best horse he has ridden. It was then that Smirke grabbed the opportunity.” The Sketch considers that Colombo lost a mile from the post when Johnstone, no doubt acting on orders, pulled Colombo back from second to fifth for a breather. He did not go well afterwards. Admittedly he made up ground, but was further checked at Tattenham Comer when Medieval Knight and Fleetfoot fell back, causing Colombo and Tiberius to change direction. Smirke, whose first classic victory it was, declared that he felt all the time that he would win. He was sure from Tattenham Comer; from which point Windsor Lad ran on wonderfully. —Jockey Smirke’s Dash.— Smirke’s licence was suspended at Gatwick and restored in October after five years, just when it seemed that the stewards would not alter their decision. It recalls Charles Wood, one of Fred Archer’s most formidable rivals, who was similarly suspended and won the Derby on Galtee More immediately his licence was restored. Smirke to-day stole the inside position from Tiberius rounding Tattenham Comer, and the Evening News describes it as the best bit of daring riding in the Derby for years. He made a glorious comeback, and never did a wrong thing. The Maharaja of Rajpipla was able to buy Windsor Lad for 1300 guineas because of Britain’s 40 per cent, duty retaliation on Irish bloodstock when de Valera repudiated the land annuities. This caused Dan Sullivan, a Dublin grazier, to sell instead of retaining his yearling. The Daily Mail says that Colombo met with a little interference but it was not fatal and there was no substantial excuse for defeat. He did not stay a mile and a half as well as Windsor Lad or Easton. The Times says that the usual number of visitors thought that Johnstone rode a bad race. “I do not know where he rode a bad race,” says that paper’s commentator. “I thought at one time he lost unnecessary ground at the top of the hill, but he explained that he had to check Colombo on account of Medieval Knight stopping.” FAILURE OF WINOOKA. RETURNING TO AUSTRALIA. (United Press Assn—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 7.40 p.m.) Chicago, June 13. Referring to Winooka’s and Trevallion’s return to Australia, the trainer, Polson, said: “I am deeply affected by Winooka’s failure to run at least one race on a par with some of his best performances at home.” The horses leave San Francisco aboard the Monterey early in July. Polson disclosed that the United States Government had refused to extend the time permits held by him and an assistant, but that this had nothing to do with the decision to take Winooka back. It was decided before the Government’s refusal became known. Polson said he believed that last winter at Audley Farm, in Virginia, was too much of a shock for the Australian speedster. He was not accustomed to that lazy life and the reactions from it were bad. In Winooka’s first American campaign he started seven times, winning four races and about 20,300 dollars. This year he started twice and was beaten both times. TENNIS WIMBLEDON TOURNAMENT. 118 IN MEN’S SINGLES. (British Official Wireless.) (Rec. 5,5 p.m.) Rugby, June 13. One hundred and eighteen entries have been accepted for the Wimbledon men’s singles lawn tennis championship, representing nearly every country in the world. For the ladies’ singles 86 entries have been accepted. SOCCER TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. The following will represent Corinthians v. Southern at 2.3o.—Price; Kerr, Pinkney; Drysdale, McMurdo. J. Morrison; Reddington. Devon, Dymock. Heenan) J. Morrison, Emergencies—H. Campbell, Hayles, A. Campbell, McLellan. CENTRAL FOOTBALL CLUB. Central football club versus Railway— Collins. Fletcher, Adamson, Walsh, Bishop, Harvey. Pinckney, Lee, Officer, Rowland, Greenfield-. Emergencies! Ferguson, R. Lee.

RUGBY FOOTBALL BLUES. Seniors. —Bcws, Esquilant, Bailey. C. Johnston, L. George, E. Tapley, Clode. C. George, C. Johnston, Nisbet, Grant, McKay, L. Henderson, C. Lee, E. Foster, (Millar Guy). Second grade.—Sutton, Green, Lyon, Blampied, Newton. Hall. Marshall, Mill, Blue. Purdue, McKenzie, Breen, Watson, Marchant, Dunlop, Henry, P. Carter. Third grade.—L. Frew, R. Sutherland, J. Murdock, A. Ramsay. A. Robinson, J. Savory, P. Johnston, G. Troon, T. Ingles, W. Murdock, D. Harris. L. Bloy, G. Ferguson. W. De Gamham, A. Breen, G. Sutton, F. Withington, G. Sutherland. Fourth grade.—-Wilkinson. Walsh, Mills. Vincent, Pollock, Ayto, Bishop. Davis, Jones, Scott, Savory, Morrison, Lee, Te Au, Crow, North, Robinson. Fifth grade A.—Newton, Deli, Mackie, Ramsay, Small, Dawson, Paterson, Keast, Fletcher, Harper, Vincent, Atley (2), Chisholm, Sammons, McLeod. Fifth B grade.—Biessel. J. North, M. Sim, B Walker. T. Pay, E. Carstenson, Thompson (2), L. Braithwaite, E. Campbell. G. Cleveland. I. Mills, B. McArthur, K. Selwyn, K. Jones, F. McNight, F. Harris. PIRATES. Seniors.—Thomas, Geddes, Morrison, Dixon, Currie, Calvert, Belsham, Thomas, Watson, Dick, Charles, Stott, Wilcox, Knight, Ward, Metcalfe. Spencer, Carter, Galbraith. Clark, Smith. Second and third grades to practise at Biggar street at 1.45 p.m. STAR. Seniors.—Stubbs, McDonald, Baird, Riddell, Couling. Frampton (2), Agnew, Mattingly, Anderson, McColl. Galt, Mclntosh, Flynn, Lock, Pascoe, Deveraux. Second grade.—Bailey, Harvey, Murray, McKenzie, Hodgson, Bell, Donaldson, Kitson, Brown, Low, A. Wilson, Thomson, Whitehead, Stevens, Anderson. Third grade.—Eddy, Gorham, Tansly (2), Findlay, Topi, Wilson, Tyne, Lee, Giles, Cockroft (3), Matheson. McCorkindale, Dore, Martin, McFarlane, Jenkins. OLD BOYS. First grade.—Wilson, Smiley, Smith, Crawford, Lindsay, Lynch, Gumbley, Shand, Hawke, Hislop, Wesney, Milne, Mitchell, Henderson, Beadle. Emergencies: forward. Marshall; back, Crowe. Second grade.—McHardy, Willett, Broad, Pollock, Boyce, H. Crawford. Challis, McDonald, A. Strang, Peterson, W. Strang, McLauchlan, A. Broad, Watt, Patterson. McKenzie. Fourth grade.—Sefton, Adam, Good, Holland, Springford, Wilson, Caddie, Withington, Smith. McDonald, Luzmour. Roberts. Harper, Murdock, Atley, McLean, Grey. MARIST. Second grade.—Crowe. Chisholm, Ferris, Waldron, Maher, Hogan, Cooper. Murfitt, Forde, McCrae, Hallamore, Ryan, Tither, Hogan, Campbell. Third grade.—R. Stone, J. Fletcher, B. Beadle, J. Murphy, J. Newell, B. Grace, N. Ward, F. Boyle, R. Wilkins, P. Grace, A. Cook, N. Forde, E. O’Connell, C. Nevin, A. Shepherd, R. Robinson. Fourth grade.—M. Fletcher, J. Caulfield, M. Beadle, B. Officer, J. McAskill, R. Cody, K. Mcßae, P. Connelley, M. Caulfield, I. McSwiggan. F. Daly, J. Officer, A. Grace, N. O’Grady, M. Deegan, J. Derbie, T. Fox. RIMU. ' Second grade.—H. Hazlett, J. Coumane, M. Coumane, L. McCallum, McKenzie (2), A. Wyeth, F. Graham, L. King, G. Wybrow, R. Acklin, W. Baird. A. Clearwater, L. Thomas, D. Tait, H. Lightfoot, J. Trotter, C. Henderson.

Fourth grade.—J. Caldwell, L. .Todd, R. Hazlett, Proctor, H. Knight, J. Flett, L. Henderson, A. Lamb, M. Henderson. P. Cournane, F. McLew, A. Phillips, J. McLew, B. Caulfield. Thurlow, L. Cuff, D. Pankhurst, A. Sellars.

CLIFTON. Third grade.— Wixon, Dale (2). Scobie (2), Mclver, McKenzie, Johnstone, Robertson (2). Skerrett, Wardrope, Tregilgus, Fraser, Roff. Somerville, Baird. Fourth grade.—Carter, Ross (2), Scobie (2), Robertson (2), Conley (2), Humphries (2), McDermott, Treloar, Leighton, Sutherland. Dale, Johnstone, Soper, Hughes, Sycamore. COLLEGIATE. Fifth grade.—Checketts, Winsloe, Jacquery, de la Mare, Ramsay (2), Skinner, Shirley, Insell, Hicks. McManus, Crosbie. Bryce, Tully, Giles (2), Walker. Third grade.—McQuarrie, Lorentzen. Pollock, McLean (2), Cnristie, Mason, Lithgow, Fell, Brandford, Davis, Young, Fraser, Weeds, McGregor, Jones, Edmonds. REFEREES FOR SATURDAY. The following referees have been appointed for Saturday’s Rugby games:— Seniors.—lnvercargill v. Star, Mr J. Ewart; linesmen, P. Robertson and J. Aitken; Pirates v. Mataura, Mr D. Leckie; linesmen, Messrs T. Findlay and B. Frampton; Old Boys v. Albion, Mr J. R. Bell. Second Grade.—Rimu v. Bluff, Mr J. Murray; Invercargill v. Marist, Mr C. C. Kenward; Old Boys v. Star, Mr E. Budd. Third Grade.—Clifton v. Star, Mr R. Murray; Borstal v Collegiate, Mr W. Pay; Invercargill v. Marist, Mr W. Tinnock; Bluff v. High School, Mr B. Mahoney. Fourth Grade.—Borstal v. Technical, Mr A. Angus; School A v. Rimu, Mr H. C. Shand; Old Boys v. Clifton, Mr W. T. Thompson; Pirates v. Marist, Mr C. McKay; Invercargill v. School B, Mr P. Henessey. Fifth Grade.—Collegiate v. Invercargill B, Mr E. H. Smith; School v Technical, Mr M. D. Clarke; Invercargill A v. Pirates, Mr R. Webb. Emergencies:—Messrs M. Sheehan, J. Oughton, D. Donaldson, W. Thomas and J. Smith. CENTRAL DISTRICT NOTES. WINTON’S NARROW LEAD. (By “Full-back.”) Senior successes were scored by Winton and Drummond last week. Winton lead in the Hamilton Shield competition by one point from Lirnehills, but the latter have played one game fewer than the Maroons. . It is probable that Central will meet Western for the Baird Cup at Drummond on July 4 and will meet Southern at Branxholme on July 7. The decision of the Southland Union to match two country teams with two town teams on July 7 and have a Town v. Country game on July 14 will meet with the approval of country supporters. However, July 7 will not prove a suitable date for Central and Southern, for these two -teams are engaged to play at Wallacetown in conjunction with the Southland ploughing match fixtures. On the Wednesday previous (July 4) Western and Central meet on the occasion of the Drummond match and the following Saturday (the 7th) may not prove suitable either from the point of view of Western. These two games mentioned are the only revenue sources that the Central Sub-Union has and it seems out of the question that an alteration be made in the playing of these matches, so it is to be hoped that the Southland Union may be able to alter the proposed fixtures for the firstmentioned date, July 7. Drummond’s defeat of Dipton on Saturday marked their first success of the season. The Blue and Blacks have played good football to date and fielding a strong team against Dipton won by nine points to nil. The Chilton brothers again proved excellent leaders of the home pack, while in the backs O’Meara and Johnstone both played soundly. Sherriff and McDonald were seen to advantage in the Dipton vanguard, while Whitaker, playing in the five-eighth line, was a tower of strength on defence. The local district representative team’s programme this season will probably comprise six matches as follows: Sports Trust Cup . challenge; home and home matches with Western for Baird Cup; home and home matches with Northern for Stewart Cup; match with Southern on July . 7. The pack of the district team at this stage appears to be a strong one and the selectors would have some difficulty in bettering it, but judging on the showing of the rearguard on Country Day there is considerable room for improvement. The wing three-quarter positions appear to be the weakest and Thornbury’s reappearance will be welcome. He appears assured of a position, The club games in the second round may reveal some likely material, but it is evident at this stage that the selectors have a very limited choice.. The results of last week’s junior

games were rather surprising, and at the conclusion of the first series of matches in the second round three of the teams are level on the championship table, while Mabel Bush, who have played one game fewer, are two points further back. The defeat of Wrights Bush by Limehills was not anticipated, as in the first round the result was the other way round with a 20-point margin separating the teams. Limehills are, however, a greatly improved side. Mabel Bush accounted for the other leading team, Ryal Bush, but the pack of the winners is regarded as a strong one. It is very evident that the remaining games in this section will be very interesting. The fact that Central Star have withdrawn will be responsible for a bye each week from now on, but all teams that were originally drawn to meet this team, will be awarded the games by default. Winton, the premiers of this section last season, have experienced great difficulty m fielding a full side each week and their only successes to date have been against Central Star, whom they defeated in the first round, winning by default in the second. . Keen interest was manifested in the meeting of Winton and Central Star on Saturday, the Maroons winning by 6 (an unconverted try and a penalty goal) to 3 (an unconverted try). Although for the best part the game was confined to the forwards, the match was quite an entertaining one. The surprising feature of the display was the excellent showing of the lighter Maroon pack. In all divisions they held their own, playing to advantage in the loose and in scrummage work. In lineouts the Star forwards held the upper hand, while their weight proved an advantage in tight w’ork. The Maroon forwards played as a team throughout and had it been otherwise they would have had little chance of holding the heavier Star vanguard, which played clean but hard football, but were unable to finish off a number of their bouts. The Blue forwards did not appear to play with their customary dash and were not assisted by their rearguard to the extent that they should have been. There was little cohesion among the. Star backs and wild and dropped passes were too common. The Winton b a cks played quite well, although the ball did not come from the scrum too cleanly, while the wing three-quarters appeared to be rather weak. In the Star pack W. McLeod and J. South played good football and were to the fore in both tight and loose. Thomas is a good packman, while G. McLeod and Taylor accomplished a lot of good work in the loose. As the Blue custodian Robb gave an excellent ex ” hibition, his line kicking being of a really high standard. His habit of running with the ball is not a co ™ - mendable one and if he overcame this he would have to be seriously considered for the full-back berth of the district team. O’Connor was always e ’ u “ sive as first five-eighth and although he made some good openings they were not made the best use of, while on defence his work was sound. McManus threw out some wild deliveries, while King, on the wing, appeared dangerous but was given few openings. South played solidly until he received an injury in the first spell. In the Winton pack Robertson gave an outstanding display in both tight and loose and repeatedly headed the rushes of the home pack. In recent exhibitions he has attracted attention as being the most improved member of the Winton pack. Possessing plenty of weight and pace, he must be sel 7* ously considered for a place in the strong district pack. J. Murphy has played more solidly on occasions, but along with Watson and W. Murphy was the best of a hard-working pack. Souness made every endeavour to open up play, but he was hindered by the fast breaking Star foi’wards an< l times his passing was not of the best. Calder as a consequence was hampered and although he accomplished excellent work on defence, he was rather erratic in his deliveries. Driscoll did not play with confidence at any stage, although his passing was always crisp. Although at a disadvantage as far as the strength of his boot goes, Cosgrove handled cleanly for the best part and his display was a good one. The wingers were not given a great number of chances, but Dobbie’s lack of pace hindered him. At the same time he made some good breaks.

DRAW FOR SATURDAY. (From Our Correspondent.) Saturday’s Rugby games in the Central District competitions will be played as follows:— Senior. —Winton v. Dipton, at Dipton; Limehills v. Drummond, at Drummond; Central Star a bye. Junior.—Winton v. Limehills, at Winton; Wrights Bush v. Mabel Bush, at Mabel Bush; Ryal Bush win by default from Central Star. The position of the teams is as follows:— Senior.

Central Star have withdrawn from this section. EASTERN DISTRICT COMPETITION. WYNDHAM-EDENDALE GAME. (By “Grandstand.”) Considerable interest was centred in the match between Wyndham and Edendale in the Eastern District Rugby competition on Wednesday last. The previous contest had resulted in a victory for Wyndham on their own grounds by 12 points to 11 after a keen and interesting game. In view of this it was confidently expected that a good game would be witnessed when these two fifteens met in the second round of the competition. However, the game was more cr less a disappointment, and the good football that characterized the previous contest was lacking. It was a good clash between the forwards with Edendale having the honours in the loose, while the Wyndham forwards held their own in the tight. The Wyndham pack were perhaps the more aggressive as they attacked strongly throughout the game, but continual faults frustrated good work,' The Edendale pack on the other hand were strong on defence and toiled untiringly during both spells and gave the backs plenty of ball, but the advantage was not pushed home. Ferguson is a great toiler and along with McEwan, Ward and J. Pow did a lot of excellent work for their side. Faulty handling and passing by both sets of backs spoilt many promising movements. Several of the backs were inclined to go solo too much, forgetting their supports. The Wyndham backs showed more combination

Holden, in the Blue and Black rearguard plainly showed that he had lost none of his old dash. He carried out a tremendous amount of work and did it well. Dempster was also a tower of strength to his side and his long penetrating kicks broke the heart of the opposing side. Marshall, at centre, was solid and that was all. However, with lack of ball he did not get much show. Thompson and Cushnie, on the wings, did not get much to do but showed promise when the opportunity offered. Irvine at full-back was next door to brilliant. He had a busy time and made few mistakes. ■ .• .. -i . ,

McKay, the opposing full-back, was likewise solid and displayed his best form this season. His fielding and kicking were good and he seldom failed to find the line. G. McLennan, at half, did not display his usual solid form but nevertheless was sound. McLennan is being hailed as the best half in the district and the statement is not far wrong. Milne at five-eighth can still show his old dash and has proved quite an acquisition to the Light Blues. Baird has so far in his games proved solid. E. McLennan had very little to do on Wednesday. He has plenty of pace. Traynor was weak on Wednesday and looks as if he has gone a little stale.

He generally has plenty of dash and when in a scoring position is hard to keep out. MeCaughan at centre was patchy and handled poorly. He would probably be more at home on the wing. Dickie was the best forward on the ground; he displayed great form. Milburn, McKelvie and McCallum were not far behind and were always in the thick of it. Milburn and McKelvie excel in the loose, while McCallum is a tiger in the tight. Kitson and McKay are good types of forwards and tireless workers. Kennedy is a valuable line-out type and has the knack of feeding his backs. Smith was always in the thick of it on Wednesday and is a worker. Collectively the Wyndham Club has a fine team. The players are all young and keen and have all their football in front of them, and it is expected that they will be harder than any other team in the competition to beat before the season is over. The Edendale fifteen are also comprised of a number of young players, but the difficulty appears to be to get a regular team out weekly. It would be safe to state that with combination this team would take second place to none in the Eastern District competition. So far this year they have extended all other competitors in the Eastern District. With the benefit of the experience of players such as Holden, Dempster and Marshall the. team should mould into a useful combination. SOUTH ISLAND TRIALS. SOUTHLAND NOMINATIONS. G. PURDUE NOT AVAILABLE. The Southland selector, Mr A. Mitchell, has nominated the following players for the South Island trial match at Oamaru on June 27: — Backs—N. Mitchell (Old Boys), A. McKay (Invercargill). Forwards—T. Metcalfe (Pirates), R. Berry (Albion), C. George and L. George (Invercargill). G. Purdue (Western) was not available owing to minor injury. Mitchell has been nominated as a three-quarter (centre or wing) or fullback. VICTORIA COLLEGE BEAT MASSEY COLLEGE. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, June 14. At Rugby, Victoria College defeated Massey College by 14 points to 11. SOUTH ISLAND TRIAL. OTAGO NOMINATIONS. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, June 14. Otago nominations for the South Island All Black trial are as follows: Backs: Dunne, Smith, McSkimming; forwards, Hore, Lucy and Chapman. Fookes, the University back, is not available. MEN’S HOCKEY TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. Civil Service A.—V. Taylor, J. Gee, R. Jenkins, G. Hope, P. Anderson. G. Vik, H. Rennick. G. Anderson, R. McKelvie, D. G. Hardcastle, L. Souness. Emergency: C. Anderson. There will be no game for Civil Service B this Saturday. The following will represent Collegiate A team.—N. Poole. Lindsay, Hodgson. Raines, Rigby, Stirling, Broad, V. Poole, Shields, Waddell, Donaldson. B. team.—Maloy, Fenton, Dickson, Latham. Hunt, Mullen, Bolger, Trim, Dickson, Robinson. Sherriffs. C. team.—Carnegie, Cameron, Patton, Cameron. Flaus, Haywood (2), Walker. Toole. Rogers. Central A to play Collegiate A.—Chisnell, McCallum, Ireland, Fletcher. Semmens, Carman, Mullen, Lockhart, Patton, Howard, Hughes. Central B to play Civil Service A.—McDonald, Collins, Cathcart, Logan. Crosbie (2), Wilson, Parry, Jackson, Fields, Smythe, Farquharson. AUSTRALIA AGREES TO , ARRANGEMENTS. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, June 14. All the differences regarding the proposed visit of the Australian hockey team in August have been settled according to a cable received by the

Secretary of the New Zealand Association. Only one Test will be played at Dunedin on September 8. Other alterations in the itinerary have been approved and a complete list of the matches will be published this week.

LADIES’ HOCKEY The following will represent Union A. on Saturday.—W. Wallace, C. Sjwrks, N. McKenzie, V. Robb. M. Gerken, B. Robb, E Darlisin. D. Holland, M. Mclntyre, J. McDonald and V. McKenzie. Ex-High A—C. Espie. M. Gardiner JRonald. T. James. M. Woods, B. burner, I. Dickson, E. Brumby. L. Fraser, E. Smith, T Ex-High B.—l. Davidson. S. Williams, E. rinnn A Smith, O. Robinson, Z. Smith, • Woods, T. Patterson, E. Ross, J. Buchanan, K 'Conegi e ate A.-F. Baird,. K. Breen M. Dawson. H. Myres. L. Baird, G. Mitche, M. Mclntyre. D. Grey, I. Rewcastle JL Bell. Collegiate B.—O. Wilson. R- 1; Reece. I. Morrell ’/■ 7' VilsOn ’iJ’'Humphries,’ Bell. N. Perkins. L. Irvine. M. Humphries, M. McLean, M. Scott.

WRESTLING AN EXCITED TURK. SCENE AT HAMILTON. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, June 14. At the conclusion of a fierce wrestling match between Ali Bey, of Turkey and Charlie Santen, of America, at Hamilton, Ali Bey disagreed with the referee’s decision and created a sensation by knocking his opponent to the mat with a blow to the chin. Before Ali could be persuaded to quieten down, members of the police had to enter the ring, and the audience was in an uproar. From the opening round the matcn was characterized by heavy slapping to the face, rabbit-punches and flying tackles. At the commencement of the last round each man had one fall to his credit. After a particularly fierce encounter in which both men exchanged punches to the jaw, the referee rushed in, and raising Santen’s hand, declared him the winner. At first Ah Bey did not seem to understand the match was finished and tried to explain that only open-handed slaps had been given. When the referee did not accept the explanation, he turned to Santen, who had retired to his corner, and_ directed several heavy punches to his head. Santen evaded them and almost immediately both men were exchanging blows and the American fell to the mat partially stunned. The referee pushed Ali back into the corner and held him against the ropes. Several members of the audience went to the side of the ring and leaning over the ropes helped to pinion the Turk, who was still struggling violently. A Senior-Sergant and a constable were soon in the ring, but it was some time before Ali Bey, whose face was streaming with blood, ceased to resist. He then retired quietly to the dressing room. In the meantime Santen had recovered and left the ring. The incident occupied about three minutes, but it was some considerable time before the excited crowd left the building. BOXING NICOL AND PARKER DRAW. (Per United Press Association.) Timaru, June 14. Before a big house to-night, the contest for the light heavy-weight championship of the Dominion between Ray Nicol (Ohai), holder, and Eddie Parker (Timaru), challenger, and former holder, resulted in a draw. The both was not spectacular. Nicol appeared to have a comfortable margin at the finish and the decision came as a surprise to a large section of the audience.

HASTINGS HANDICAP, £60. Five and a 1 alf furlongs. Bay Tree 8 10 Padishah 8 0 Bell Broney 8 10 Honanga 8 0 Tycoon 8 10 Wahine Nui 8 0 De Trop 8 8 Cassadora 8 0 Hybiscus 8 6 Bothwell 8 0 Flamingo 8 5 Darecourt 8 0 Shenan 8 4 Alby 8 0 Kida 8 4 Unexpected 8 0 Pikiao 8 0 HAWKES BAY HURDLES, £100. One and three-quarter miles. Constant Sun 10 9 Ruanui 9 11 Million 10 5 Red Bank 9 7 , Emotion 10 3 Kinbo 9 7 Merry Damon 10 0 Costfield 9 0 Count Lendrolf 9 11 Anemometer 9 0 HAVELOCK HANDICAP, £70. Six anc a half furlongs. Cawbeen 9 7 Treasure Hunt 8 2 Royal Shift 9 0 Marae Quex 8 0 High Grader 8 13 Snowball 8 0 Cyclonic 8 7 Marching Song 8 0 Poinarde 8 2 Bold Bill 8 0 HAWKES BAY STEEPLECHASE, £120. Two and a half miles. Taura Lad 9 3 Bonaryan 9 0 Tunbridge 9 0 Slipaway 9 0 RAUKAWA HANDICAP, £80. One mile. Tres Sec 9 11 Round Score 8 0 Mercian Prince 9 5 Bothwell 8 0 Black Songster 9 3 McHeath 8 0 Conference 9 1 Lady Wessex 8 0 Sunny Monette 8 0 Bachelor 9 1 Breeze 8 0 Kahanoke 8 13 Dusky Crown 8 0 Boudoir 8 9 Leon Colossus 8 0 Sabatini 8 7 WOODLANDS HANDICAP, £70. Six furlongs. Limbohm 9 10 Aurauline 8 4 Cawbeen 9 8 Leo Colossus 8 0 Swift and Sure 9 6 Takiri 8 0 Sir Nigel 9 4 Kinross 8 0 Timorous 8 9 Count Willonyx 8 0 Sabatini 8 9 Vera Lux 8 0 Cuddle 8 7 FINAL HANDICAP, £80. Six furlongs. Souchong 9 13 Gainsfid 8 8 Speed 9 10 Stitch 8 0 Prince Colossus 8 12 Chopin 8 0 Royal Bengal 8 9 Moatoa 8 0

Points Sh. P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts Winton 5 3 11 36 14 7 Limehills 4 3 — 1 35 18 6 Central Star 5 2 12 29 32 5 Dipton 5 2 — 3 27 50 4 Drummond 5 1 — 4 30 43 2 Junior. Points Sh. P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts Wrights Bush 6 4 — 2 47 30 8 Ryal Bush 6 4 — 2 78 21 8 Limehills 6 4 — 2 21 34 8 Mabel Bush 5 3 — 2 57 14 6 Winton 5 2 — 3 21 43 4