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Southland Times, Issue 25302, 4 June 1935, Page 10

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DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB YESTERDAY’S RACING. t -i —_ ROYAL GALLANT SCORES. GRABALL AGAIN. HURDLES TO LYCIDAS. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, June 3. Beautifully fine weather favoured the second day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting and the attendance was one of the best seen on the course for some years. The totalisator handled £20,634 10/for the day (win £9107 10/-, place £11,617) compared with £18,273 on the second day last year. The totals for the two days are £32,413 for 1935 and £3'0,299 for 1934. The results were: ROSLYN STEEPLECHASE, £l2O. About two miles. 2— Red Lance 10.2 (J. Walker) 1 5— 5 High Speed 9.0 (H. Turner) 2 3— Velvet 9.0 (W. Kitto) 3 Also started: I—l1 —1 Reminder 10.0 (fell at the last fence), 4—4 Prince Tractor 9.2 (fell), 6-6 King Vidor 9.0. Won by two and a-half lengths, third two lengths away. King Vidor fourth. Time, 4min 54sec. NOVICE HANDICAP, £lOO. Seven furlongs. 3— 3 Surge 8.4 (R. J. Mackie) 1 2— 1 McHeath 9.0 (J. W. Jennings) 2 I—2 Land Raid 8.6 (L. J. Ellis) 3 Also started: B—9 Auster 8.7, 5 —4 Coatette 8.7, 7—7 Pompeii 8.4, 6—6 Rebel Lad 8.3, 4—5 Madam Pompadour 8.3, B—B Te Ahurangi 8.3. Won by a length, third threequarters of a length away, Rebel Lad fourth. Time, Imin 31 2-ssec. SIL VERSTREAM HANDICAP, £llO. Seven furlongs. 4— Mount Vai 7.7 (C. Wilson) 1 6— Half Note 8.0 (J. Dooley) 2 I—31 —3 Arrow Rose 8.13 (L. J. Ellis) 3 Also started: 7—5 Blazon 8.11, 12—13 Final Bell 8.3, 11—10 Brown Pearl 8.1, 2—4 Moneygran 8.0, 5—7 Foreign Star 8.0, 3—2 June the Third 7.11, 9—12 Amelita 7.9, 10—9 Impala 7.9, 13—11 Braw Lad 7.7, 14—14 Merry Del Vai 7.7, B—B Song Boy 7.7. Won by two lengths, third a length away, June the Third fourth. Time, Imin 32 2-ssec. WINGATUI STEEPLECHASE, £175. About two and a-quarter miles. 1 Graball 10.8 (A. J. Peart) 1 4 Diamond Jack 9.0 (H. Anderton) 2 3 Gold Knight 9.0 (J. Walker) 3 Also started: 2 French Fleet 9.5. The race was a chapter of accidents for all except Graball who completed the course four minutes 12 seconds before the second horse finished. Winner’s time, smin 37sec. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP, £2OO. One and a-quarter miles. I—l Royal Gallant 7.9 (A. Messer vy) 1 6 —6 Giggleswick 7.0 2 4 — 4 Amy Johnson 7.13 (C. T. Wilson) 3 Also started: 5—5 Fracas 9.0, 3—3 Great Shot 8.3, B—B8 —8 Toreador 8.1, I—l Nightform 8.0, 7—7 Sailing Home 7.7. Once in the straight Royal Gallant came on to win comfortably by two lengths, half a length between second and third, Sailing. Home fourth. Time, 2min 13 l-ssec. OTAGO HURDLES HANDICAP, £175. One and three-quarter miles. 3— 3 Lycidas 10.0 (F. E. Ingram) 1 1— Black Duke 11.4 (B. Shand) 2 2 — 2 Palmary 10.13 (R. Beale) 3 Also started: 4— Sunward 9.11, 5—5 Mount Boa 9.9. Won by a short head, third a head away, Sunward fourth. Time, 3min 24sec. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, £l5O. Seven furlongs. 3 — 3 Double Shot 8.1 (W. Jenkins) 1 I—l Kemal Pasha 8.13 (A. E. Ellis) 2 5— 4 Master Anomaly 7.13 (C. T. Wilson) 3 Also started: 4—5 Venite 8.10, B—B Lula Belle 8.1, 2—2 Trivet 8.1, 6—6 Royal Sceptre 7.8, 9 —9 Knockout 7.7, 7—7 Quite Soon 7.7. Won by three-quarters of a length. Knock Out was fourth. Time, Imin 32 4-ssec. SOUTHERN HANDICAP, £l5O. One and a-quarter miles. 3 —3 Vocal 7.13 (G. Humphries) 1 I—l Milford 9.3 (W. Jenkins) 2 5—5 Daring Deed 8.3 (J. Dooley) 3 Also started: 4—4 Unseen 8.11, 2—2 Grand Review 8.7, B—B Mayam 8.4, 7—7 Quebec 7.9, 6—6 Royal Pal 7.7, 10—10 Water Polo 7.7, 9—9 Grey Boy 7.7. Won by half a head, third two lengths away, Royal Pal fourth. Time, 2min 14 3-ssec. COMMENT ON THE RACING. A SUCCESSFUL -DAY’S SPORT. HUMOROUS STEEPLECHASE HAPPENINGS. GRABALL SCORES AGAIN. NOTES BY SIR MODRED. (Special to the Times.) Dunedin, June 3. The weather was beautifully fine for the second day of the D.J.C. Winter meeting, bright sunshine flooding the land throughout, with a still atmosphere always. The track was again on the holding side, but it was good for the winter season at Wingatui. There was a very large attendance and the gate revenue was up £l5O, as compared with the returns on the corresponding day of last season. The racing was interesting, but the steeplechases were hardly up to the best standard of D J.C. Winter fixtures. On the other hand, the Otago Hurdle Handicap furnished one of the closest finishes of the occasion and the three platings were in doubt until the judge sent the numbers aloft. Graball won the Wingatui Steeplechase by three-quarters of a mile, leaving two of his rivals striving to complete the course and recording many failures greatly to the delight of a large section of the onlookers. There was also an aspect of equine tragedy attached to the race, as out near the far turn the well-known Southland veteran performer French Fleet lay dead as the result of a broken neck sustained in a fall early in the contest. Speculation was very brisk when fair-sized fields started and the investments for the day totalled £20,643 10/-, as compared with £18,273 on the corresponding day of last season, an increase of £2370 10/-. Wagering on the win machine brought in £9071 10/-, and place betting gave a return of about £11,617.

In the Roslyn Steeplechase market Reminder was first selection each way, carrying 139 chances more than Red Lance to win, while Velvet, Prince Tractor and High Speed were all keenly followed behind Reminder and Red Lance for placings. The investments amounted to £1317 (win £564, place £753), as compared With £773 10/- last season. Velvet and High Speed raced away from the field to the first fence, where the former lost ground. Crossing the water Prince Tractor was moving up. At the stand double Prince Tractor and High •Speed were practically on level

terms from Red Lance, the others not far away. At the sod wall Prince Tractor (H. Anderton), a horse not-given to falling, came a cropper. Turning into the back Velvet and Red Lance were together from Reminder, then came High Speed, with King Vidor slowly making up ground. At the far side double Reminder took charge from Red Lance, with High Speed and Velvet together next. Before the home turn was reached the success of Reminder was loudly proclaimed, but the favourite (J. Richards) fell on landing over the final obstacle, leaving Red Lance to canter home an easy winner by two. and a-half lengths from High Speed, with Velvet two lengths away third, while King Vidor was seven lengths off in fourth berth. . Locally-owned and trained at Wingatui, the unexpected success of Red Lance was a very popular one. Reminder appeared to have the race in hand when he came down, but such is the luck of the cross-country racing game. The winner Red Lance was bred at Tapanui by Dr. Robertson, and it is on the cards that he will furnish into a useful steeplechaser, as he is now at the good age for a jumper of five years. Velvet ran a patchy race, while High Speed jumped well. Up to the sod wall Prince Tractor jumped really well. It was an interesting race throughout and the investments demonstrated that there was a large and growing crowd in attendance.

For the Novice Handicap Land Raid was favourite to win, carrying 60 chances more than McHeath. For a place McHeath was nine chances in better favour than Land Raid. For third place at win and place Surge filled the bill always close up to Land Raid and McHeath. There was very fair support for Madam Pompadour. The investments totalled £2622 (win £1076 10/-, place £1545 10/-). From a good start Rebel Lad (E. J. Pinn) and Te Ahurangi (G. Barclay) were slow to find their legs. McHeath, Surge and Ppmpeii were first to show out. When the far turn was reached Surge had taken charge from Land Raid, Pompeii and McHeath in close order. Crossing the top Surge was a length clear of Land Raid, Pompeii and McHeath. On the bend McHeath appeared to be getting up to the leader. When heads were turned for home Surge answered every call and, battling on, won byxft length from McHeath, with Land Raid three-quarters of a length off third, while Rebel Lad was over a length away in fourth place, with Madam Pompadour four lengths away next, followed by Coatette., The winner races for Wingatui owner-trainer DI P. Wilson and claims full relationship to the consistent mare Water Power, whom she resembles. Surge races as a five-year-old and displays both speed and stamina. She was making her fourth appearance m public and her previous favourable showings had ’ apparently attracted notice judging from the support extended to her each way. McHeath ran a good race and struggled on. Land Raid galloped like a juvenile son of Night Raid likelv to score in turn. Rebel Lad was unlucky, while Madam Pompadour was well back at the turn, but stayed on.

A field of fourteen presented full scope for investment in the Silverstream Handicap and advantage was taken of the fact to build large pools. Arrow Rose was first fancy to win carrying one chance more than .Moneygran (Powell), with June the Third three followers away in third place, while Mount Vai was close up next, but several others were supported. For places Mount Vai was about 15 chances ahead of June the Third, with Moneybran 40 odd followers off next. A umber of others were well supported e£l The investments totalled £3366 (win £1306 10/-, place £2059 10/-), as comoared with £2694 10/- last season. * The field left in good line. Money Gran was first to break the line from Arrow Rose, Merry del Vai, Foreign Star and Half Note. At the far turn Moneygran was over two lengths to the good from Arrow Rose, Foreign Star, Half Note and Merry del Vai, while June the Third was making a move. Crossing the top Mount Vai was always making up ground and June the Third improving her position. At the turn Moneygran was still in charge to carry on until near the distance, where he weakened. Here Half Note and Arrow Rose were prominent with Mount Vai rapidly moving into the picture and June the Third coming on. Running to the front at the half-dis-tance Mount Vai (C. T. Wilson) drew away to win by two lengths from Half Note, with Arrow Rose a length away third, threequarters of a length in front of June the Third. Two lengths off came Braw Lad, Moneygran and Blazon. Ranking as a four-year-old gelding racing for Mrs R. Fleming and trained at Oamaru by T. Hobbs, Mount Vai is a half-brother by Valkyrian to Mount Boa, by Balboa—-Ell Sorella. He was very capably handled by C. T. Wilson.

Graball was a pronounced fancy for the Wingatui Steeplechase carrying 240 chances more than French Fleet, with Gold Knight 140 farther off. The investments totalled £709, as against £1975 last year. French Fleet jumped away to a three lengths lead at the first fence. At the big post and rails French Fleet came a great cropper and lay on the track interfering with Diamond Jack, who lost ten lengths. Graball jumped to the front at the water and was eight lengths to the good at the stand double from Gold Knight and Diamond Jack. Jumping the hill fence Graball was out a dozen lengths. At the sod wall and ditch near the back Gold Knight (J. Walker) fell heavily. Graball was always drawing away. At the first fence at the back Diamond Jack refused repeatedly before he could be induced to jump. At the double he again refused and his rider pulled- him up. Meanwhile Gold Knight was remounted and when he approached the double Diamond Jack joined in again. Both horses refused the second leg. Then Gold Knight again gave his opponent a lead over. The pair cleared the big post and rails, the water jump, and the final fence and settled down for the run home. Diamond Jack stayed on best and beat Gold Knight by ten lengths for second place. Graball was first home in smin 37sec, with Diamond Jack following 4min 12sec later. French Fleet broke his neck at the post and rails, his rider (G. Dempster) escaping unhurt. J. Walker sustained a nasty tumble with Gold Knight, who, by the way, makes a very suspicious noise.

For the Birthday Handicap Nightform was first fancy to win carrying three chances over Royal Gallant, with Great Shot next in demand, over 160 followers off. For placings Royal Gallant was first call, showing nearly 40 chances over. Nightform, with Great Shot 124 friends away. , Amy Johnson and Fracas were also strongly supported each way. The investments totalled £3170 (win £1459 10/-, place £1716 10/-), as against £2652 10/- last year. An even start was in prospect, but Great Shot dwelt and lost several lengths. Running out of the straight Royal Gallant took charge from Nightform, Fracas, Giggleswick. and Amy Johnson. At the six furlong post Royal Gallant was two lengths clear from Fracas, and Nightform. Rounding the far turn Royal Gallant was still out in front attended by Nightform, Fracas, Giggleswick and Toreador, while Great Shot was last close to the bunch. Halfway across the top Nightform weakened and Toreador and Giggleswick were in pursuit of the leader. Royal Gallant led into the straight as Toreador went back, Giggleswick moved up, and Amy Johnson came oil

again. Holding his own, Royal Gallant won easily by two lengths from Giggleswick, with Amy Johnson a length and a-half away third, threequarters of a length in front of Sailing Home, who finished fast, then came Great Shot, Fracas, Toreador and Nightform in order. , « n * The Australian-bred Royal Gallant, who is owned in Auckland by Mr W. Hosking, and trained at Riccarton by J. S. Shaw, was very solidly .supported and stealing a march on his rivals early was never headed. He will probably go on to better things, as he is possessed of pace and promises to stay. Trained on the West Coast Giggleswick ran a good race into second place. Amy Johnson drifted early, but came away again to gain a place. Toreador threatened danger at the home turn, but immediately stopped on entering the stretch. Great Shot did not recover his position lost at the start until about two furlongs from the finish, when he made a forward move. Sailing Home ran a good race over the final stage, but had too much ground to make up from the far turn.

In the Otago Hurdles Black Duke was fancied each way, to display nearly 160 chances more than Palmary to win and over 100 for a place. There was also support for Lycidas, who was close to Palmary each way. The investments totalled £2142 (win £1155 10/-, place £986 10/-), as against £1750 10/- last year. Sunward at once dashed to the front, while Mount Boa was slow to move and tailed the field. Passing the stand Sunward was in charge from .Palmary and Black Duke, with Lycidas three lengths off. Crossing the battens approaching the mile post Sunward was three lengths clear from Black Duke and Palmary in company, with Lycidas four lengths off followed by Mount Boa. At the six furlong fence Sunward appeared to strike hard which steadied him. Black Duke and Palmary in company were catching the leader at the far turn with Lycidas moving up. At the second to last fence Sunward hit the timber again and Black Duke jumped to the front from Palmary, with Lycidas closing up. Black Duke was in command turning for home and at the distance Palmary challenged, while a little further on Lycidas put in a fast run. A great finish resulted in Lycidas getting up in the last stride to win by a short head from Black Duke, with Palmary a head away third, and Sunward six lengths off fourth, followed by Mount Boa. Lycidas, a pupil of Wingatui trainer C. Gieseler, put in a very’ fine run to beat gallant old Black Duke out of the leading honours, but the son of Agrion deserved his success. He was well handled by F. Ingram.

For the Members’ Handicap Kemal Pasha was always in spirited demand and went out first fancy each way, carrying over 230 chances mors than Trivet to win, with Double Shot about 260 followers away in third place. For a place Kemal Pasha led Trivet by 71 chances. The investments totalled £3392 10/(win £1554 10/-, place £1838), as compared with £3392 10/-. From a good start Master Anomaly from the pen was first to break the line, leading Hula Belle and Double Shot. Leaving the six furlong post behind Master Anomaly was attended by Knock Out, Double Shot, Trivet and Kemal Pasha. As Master Anomaly commenced his run across the top Double. Shot ran into second place from Royal Sceptre, Venite and Kemal Pasha all close' up. Master Anomaly was first to turn for the run in, but he was closely pressed by Double Shot, with Royal Sceptre, Venite, and Kemal Pasha all within striking distance. Master Anomaly was tackled at the distance by Double Shot, then Kemal Pasha moved up fast, while Royal Sceptre and Venite failed to come on. Double Shot headed the field inside the distance and went on to win by threequarters of a length from the fast-fin-ishing Kemal Pasha, who was a length and a half clear of Master Anomaly, with Knock Out a similar distance away fourth, then came Venite and Trivet.

The Invercargill-trained Double Shot was always well up in the hands of W. Jenkins to win a good race for Mrs M. T. Nicol. The Agrion gelding found the distance to his liking and battled the issue out to the bitter end. Kemal Pasha put in a very fine effort from the last bend, but had too much ground to make up after beginning somewhat slowly. Knock Out ran a good race after covering a great deal of unnecessary ground under lightweight control. C. T. Wilson got Master Anomaly away very smartly to gain a good position and struggle on for a third quote.

There was heavy wagering on the Southern Handicap for which Milford was sent out first in order of selection to win showing nine chances ever Grand Review (A. Russell), while Vocal came next about 160 tokens away. The same horses were in order for places, here Milford heading Grand Review by 20, with Vocal 18 chances off. Unseen, Daring Deed, and Royal Pal were also warm selections each way. . . The investments totalled £3910 (win £l9Ol, place £2009), as against £3363 10/- last season.

Daring Deed and Mayam at once broke the line. Daring Deed then took on the role of pacemaker from Royal Pal, Unseen, Milford and Grand Review. There was little change when the back straight was reached, but at the six furlong mark Daring Deed was followed by Unseen, Royal Pal, Milford, Grand Review and Mayam—here Grand Review was moving up. At the far turn Unseen .joined Daring Deed and the pair showed the way across the top to Royal Pal, Milford and Vocal, but there were others close at hand. When heads appeared round the final corner Daring Deed was again in charge, with Unseen, Milford, and Vocal putting in strong claims. Nearing the distance Unseen cried enough and Milford beat off Daring Deed, then Vocal challenged the leader. A 4 very exciting finish resulted in Vocal, who crowded over somewhat, beating Milford by half a head, with Daring Deed a length and three-quarters off, while Royal Pal was a length further off fourth, then came Mayam and Unseen. It was a delightful finish to an interesting day’s racing, and the topweight, Milford, was somewhat unfortunate over the last few strides, when he was apparently forced off the straight path by his sour adversary, the four-year-old stallion Vocal. However, the success of Vocal was overdue and yielded a nice price to win to the stable of P. T. Hogan, who was confident prior to the race that Mr Cotton’s horse would at least gain place recognition. Milford ran a very fine race and stayed the long trip out to the final stride. Several of the defeated division will probably .be seen to advantage in the near future as the distance was beyond them to-day. TEMPTING OFFER K. VOITRE WANTED FOR INDIA. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) Melbourne, June 3. The New Zealand jockey, K. Voitre, has again been approached with an offer to ride in India, but he has refused. Captain Gore, the Indian horse trader, who approached Voitre, while not divulging the terms of the offer, said it was the highest retainer ever offered to an Australian or New Zealander to ride in India-

ACCEPTANCES EOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, June 3. The following are the acceptances for the concluding day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting to-day:— GREENFIELD HURDLES. £l5O. One mile and a-half.

CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB MEETING CONCLUDES. TEMPEST BEATS WAR BUOY. TAXPAYER AGAIN. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, June 3. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s Winter meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather. The track was in good order. The attendance was excellent. The totalisator investments amounted to £19,199 10/- compared with £12,962 on the second day last year. The total for the meeting was £31,898 against £21,855 10/- last year. Results were: — . YALDHURST HANDICAP, £135. Class 3.37. One mile and a-half. 1 Gyrate, 12yds (D. C. Watts) 1 3 Mataunga, scr (J. J. Kennerley) 2 14 Billy Sundy, scr (J. Bryce, jun.) 3 Also started: 9 Carl scr, Flotsam scr' and Real Belle 84yds (bracketed), 4 Hakatere scr, 11 Header scr, 4 Norman Fox scr, 13 Olson scr, 8 Sandy N 12yds, 12 Kotinga 24yds, 7 Real Boy 36yds, 10 Amonos 48yds, 6 Guy O’ Mine 48yds, 15 Pageant D’Or 48yds. Won by a head, third a neck away. Kotinga was fourth. Times, 3min. 28 4-ssec, 3min. 30sec, 3min. 30 l-ssec. PENNINSULA HANDICAP, £l5O. Class 3.28. One mile and a-half. 1 Gamble, scr (M. B. Edwards) 1 4 Recess, 12yds (L. Davidson) 2 2 Rocks Ahead, 12yds (E. Todd) 3 Also started: 6 Guymond scr, 10 Paul Drusus scr, 2 Chechahco 12yds, 7 Betty Wrack 12yds, 9 Great Thought 12yds, 8 Marie Celeste 12yds, 11 Margaret Bell 24yds, 5 Llewellyn’s Pride 36yds. Won by three lengths, a neck separting second and third. Chechahco was fourth. Times, 3min. 18 2-ssec, 3min. 18 2-ssec, 3min. 18 3-ssec. KING GEORGE HANDICAP, £350. Class 4.30. Two miles. 2 Tempest, 12yds (J. Fraser, jun.) 1 1 War Buoy, 12yds (S. A. Edwards) 2 9 Raydus, 12yds (L. F. Berkett) 3 Also started: 7 Cloudy Range scr, 5 Rey Spec scr, 2 Mountain Dell 72yds (bracketed with Tempest), 6 Master Roy 12yds, 12 . Trampfast 12yds, 11 Avernus 24yds, 10 Vesuvius 24yds, 8 Gold Tinge 36yds, 3 Wild Guy 36yds, 4 Silver de Oro 60yds Passing the stands Cloudy Range had charge from Master Roy, War Buoy Raydus, Tempest and Vesuvius. Over the next-circuit there was no change in the order of the leaders and with six furlongs to cover Cloudy Range was followed by Master Roy. War Buoy, Roydus, Tempest and Avernus. Cloudy Range and War Buoy together led down the back but War Buoy had charge turning for home from Cloudy • Range, Tempest, Master Roy and Raydus. Tempest sprinted well over the last 100 yards and won by a head from War Buoy, with Raydus three lengths away third. Master Roy was fourth. Times: 4min 25 2-ssec, 4min 25 4-ssec, 4min 26 2-ssec.

ELLESMERE HANDICAP, £175. Class 2.52. One mile and a-quarter. 2 Recess 12yds (J. Bryce, jun.) 1 4 Grace McElwyn scr (R. B. Berry) 2 3 Edna Worthy 12yds (J. Fraser, jun.) 3

Also started: 2 Directum scr (bracketed with Recess), 4 Chenaway 12yds (bracketed with Grace McElwyn), 5 Guymond scr, 7 Lord Wrack scr, 9 Mary de Oro scr, 8 Betty Wrack 12yds, 10 Holly Bank 12yds, . 1 Nobleman 12yds, 5 Worthy King 36yds. Won by a length and a-half, third a length away. Mary de Oro was fourth. Times: 2min 46 3-ssec, 2min 47 4-ssec, 2min 47sec.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, £lBO. Class

2.14. One mile. 5 Pronto Bingen scr (R. Donald) 1 3 Sylvia Sydney scr (R. B. Berry) 2 1 Golden Direct 12yds (F. G. Holmes) 3

Also started: 2 Fernbrook Lass scr, 7 Goldfield scr, 11 Harold Denver scr, 4 Prince Author scr, 9 Mocast 12yds, 10 Logan’s Pride 24yds, 8 Queen Author 24yds, 6 Somerby 24yds. Won by three lengths, third a neck away. Fembrook Lass was fourth. Times: 2min 11 l-ssec, 2min 11 4-ssec ; 2min llsec.

AVIATION HANDICAP, £175. Class 4.41. Two miles. 3 Explosion 60yds (R. D. Kennerley) 1 4 Great Way 60yds (C. S. Donald) 2 1 Teviot Downs 24yds (J. Fraser, jun.) 3 Also started: 7 Amonos scr, 9 Fairyland scr, 6 Raclaim 12yds, 8 Standby 24yds, 5 Garner 60yds, 2 Sea Gift 96yds. Won by a head, with half a length between second and third. Sea Gift was fourth. Times: 4min 31 3-ssec. 4min 31 4-ssec, 4min 35sec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, £2OO. Class 2.46. One mile and a-quarter. .1 Taxpayer 12yds (P. Gallagher) 1 9 Cloudy Range scr (E. C. McDermott) , 2 4 Peter Locanda scr (M. McTigue) 3 Also started; 10 Agile scr, 2 Craganour scr, 6 Eureka Boy scr, 8 Prairie King scr, 14 Queen Author scr, 13 Rey Spec scr, 12 Colonial Boy 12yds. 15 Somerby 12yds, 5 Wild Guy 12yds, 3 Wrecker 12yds, 11 Raydus 24yds, 7 Sunny Morn 24yds, 16 Blue Mountain 36yds. Won by a neck, a length separating second and third. Raydus was fourth.

Times: 2min 42 2-ssec, 2min 43 3-ssec, 2min 43 4-ssec.

FINAL HANDICAP (saddle), £l7O.

Class 2.15. One mile. 4 Pronto Bingen 12yds (D. C. Watts) 1 1 Iraq scr (J. Fraser, jun.) _ 2 2 Jimmy de Oro scr (M. Holmes) 3

Also started: 12 Accras scr, 8 Aristotle scr, 2 Great Thought scr (bracketed with Jimmy de Oro), 7 Worthy King scr, 13 Margaret Bell scr. 10 Priceless scr, 9 Princess Thea scr, 6 Real Burton scr, 11 Sonoma scr, 5 Tangatu scr, 3 Wise Guy scr, 14 Logan’s Pride 36yds. Won by half a length, three lengths separating second and third. Aristotle was fourth. Times: 2min 9 3-ssec, 2min 11 4-ssec, 2min 13 4-ssec. THE RUNNING IN REVIEW. PERFECT WEATHER PREVAILS. TRACK IMPROVED. KEEN RACING. (Special to the Times.) Christchurch, June 3. Perfect weather again favoured the Canterbury Park Trotting Club for the concluding day of their winter meeting. The track had dried up a lot and was much better than on the opening day while the. • attendance was very large. Proceedings opened with the Yaldhurst Handicap of 1| miles, 3.37 class for which Gyrate (D. C. Watts) was backed with the utmost confidence, with the bracketed pair Flotsam and Real Belle a few tickets better backed than Mataunga. All went away well and when the first quarter was reached in 38 2-ssec Gyrate was just showing in front of Mataunga, Header and Kotinga. As they raced along the back Mataunga ran past Gyrate and led past the half mile in Imin 13sec from Gyrate, Header and Kotinga. There was no change as they raced up the straight and past the post. With the first mile travelled in 2min 24sec they were still racing in the same order. As they raced along the back Kotinga and Billy Sundy closed up and they followed Mataunga and Gyrate past the one and a-quarter miles in 2min 56 2-ssec. They came into the straight in that order and in a splendid finish Gyrate just beat Mataunga on the post by a head with Billy Sundy finishing very fast a short neck away, then Kotinga right up, followed by Flotsam and Amonos.

In a good pool on the Peninsula Handicap Gamble, who broke before going 100 yards and then again later in the race, was sent out a good first favourite, driven by M. B. Edwards, with Rocks Ahead next choice. With the first travelled in 35 2-ssec Guymond was leading Betty Wrack and Recess. Racing along the back the order was the same and passing the half-mile in Imin 6 4-ssec Rocks Ahead was up fourth. The places were unchanged as they raced up the straight and past the post. With the first mile left behind in 2min 13 3-ssec the order was the same where Llewellyn’s Pride was now well up. With the speed on and racing along the back Guymond still held command as they dashed past the mile and a quarter in 2min 45 2-ssec but Recess headed Guymond as they turned for home where Gamble was now closing up after putting in three skips. Recess still had charge as they raced past the distance, but a few strides further on Gamble, on the outer, shot into the lead and finishing on full of running beat Recess by three lengths with Rocks Ahead a short neck away, then Chechahco, Guymond and Betty Wrack. They went the last mile in 2min 11 3-5 sec.

War Buoy (S. A. Edwards) was always first choice for the King George Handicap in only a moderate betting field. The hot favourite put in a slight skip as they went away, but lost very little by it and when they settled down Rey Spec lost ground and Cloudy Range was the pacemaker followed by Master Roy, Raydus, Tempest and Vesuvius. With the half mile gone in Imin llsec War Buoy was now in third position, Raydus and Tempest following him. With the first round travelled in Imin 44 4-ssec, Cloudy Range was just clear of War Buoy and at the mile left behind in 2min 18sec Cloudy Range and War Buoy were followed by Master Roy, Tempest and Raydus. With the mile and a quarter gone in Imin 51 3-ssec the order was unchanged, where Avernus, Trampfast and Vesuvius were in a bunch next. As they raced past the mile and a half Cloudy Range just led War Buoy, Master Roy and Tempest, then Silver De Oro. The order was unchanged as they raced along the back and past the mile and threequarters. They came into the straight in the same order, but before the distance War Buoy had charge and Tempest was coming fast. Reducing the breach at every stride and splendidly driven by J. Fraser, jun., Tempest just got up and beat War Buoy a short head with Raydus two lengths away, then Master Roy, Cloudy Range, Wild Guy and Silver De Oro.

Nobleman ended up first choice for the Ellesmere Handicap, but when well placed and little over two furlongs from home, he broke and badly interfered with Holly Bank and Betty Wrack. The bracketed pair, Directum and Recess, who both went away slowly, were next choice with Edna Worthy, who caused a lot of trouble during the race, third choice. Beginning well, Mary De Oro led past the quarter from Guymond, Grace McElwyn and Lord Wrack With the half-mile travelled in Imin 9 2-ssec there was no change and still the same with the round gone in Imin 43 4-ssec. As they raced along the back and past the mile post in 2min 14 2-ssec Mary De Oro was still in charge and she just led Grace McElwyn and Guymond into the straight with Recess coming fast. In a driving out finish all the way up the straight, Recess beat Grace McElwyn by a length with Edna Worthy half a length further away, then Mary De Oro and Lord Wrack.

In a good pool on the Railway Handicap Golden Direct ended up a slightly better favourite than Fernbrook Lass and Sylvia Sydney. Why Pronto Bingen on his first day’s running should go out fifth favourite is hard to understand. Jumping out smartly from the inside, Pronto Bingen (R. Donald) was well clear over the first Quarter in 35, followed by Queen Author, Sylvia Sydney and Golden Direct. With the half covered in Imin 6 2-5 sec Pronto Bingen was still clear or Queen Author, Sylvia Sydney and Prince Author. As they raced along the back and into the straight Pronto Bingen drew away being followed by Sylvia Sydney, Golden Direct, Queen Author, and Logan’s Pride. In the run home Pronto Bingen never gave anything a look in, beating Sylvia Sydney by three lengths, who in turn just beat Golden Direct by a neck, then Fernbrook Lass and Logan’s Pride.

Teviot Downs ended up first choice in a good betting race for the Aviation Handicap, two miles 4.41 class, with Sea Gift and Explosion, driven by R. D. Kennedy, fancied next in order, Teviot Downs broke up badly at the start and Raclaim led out from Fairyland and Amonos, that being the order past the quarter. 'As they raced up the straight and past the post in Imin 11 3-ssec Raclaim led Amonis, Stand By and Garner. There was no change in the order with the first round gone in Imin 47 2-ssec. and still the same with a mile gone in 2min 20 4-ssec. With the mile and quarter left behind Raclaim was leading from Garner and Explosion. At the mile and a-half Raclaim wag jui± leading Explosion

while Stand By and Great Way were right up. With the mile and threequarters travelled in 4min 2sec, Raclaim was still in front from Teviot Downs, Stand By and Great Way. Half way down the straight, Teviot Downs was in front, but he again broke and in a great race home Explosion, finishing fast, just beat Great Way by a head with Teviot Downs a length further back, only half a length in front of Sea Gift who went the distance from post to post in 4min 25 4-5 sec. They went the last mile in 2min 15 4-ssec.

The track is now in good racing order. In a big betting pool Taxpayer (P. Gallagher) ended up a slightly better favourite than Craig - anour with Wrecker third choice in a splendid field of sixteen good pacers for the Stewards’ Handicap of one and a-quarter miles, 2.46 class. Craganour and Wild Guy settled their chances by not going away right and Agile was quickly out in front, followed by Eureka Boy-and Peter Locanda, the first quarter being run in 33sec. With the half mile covered in Imin ssec, Agile was leading Cloudy Range, Somerby Eureka Boy and a bunched mob. With the round gone in the good time of Imin 37 2-ssec Agile was still well clear of the field where a little further on Eureka Boy broke up. With the first mile covered in 2min 9 2-ssec Agile was leading Peter Locanda, Taxpayer and Green Author, then Cloudy Range and they turned for home in that order. At the distance Taxpayer came away and was never extended and beat Cloudy Range (who finished on fast) by a neck with Peter Locanda almost a length further back, then Raydus, Prairie King and Blue Mountain. They came the last mile in 2min 10 2-ssec.

In a big pool Iraq was sent out favourite for the Final Handicap of one mile, 2.15 class, with Wise Guy and the bracketed pair Great Thought arid Jimmie De Oro also heavily supported. They had not gone far when there was a bad spill, •, in which Real Burton, Margaret Bell and Wise Guy came down. Sonoma led up the straight from Priceless and Pronto Bingen who was penalized 48 yards behind. The order was unchanged with the half mile covered in Imin 6 l-ssec. As they raced along the back Pronto Bingen slipped to the front and was well clear with the round gone in Imin 38 2-5 sec. He turned for home well clear and in the run in beat Iraq by half a length with Jimmy De Oro three lengths further back, just in front of Aristotle. CANTERBURY ITEMS TOURING CANDIDATES. THURLNA BREAKS DOWN. HEATHER GLOW AS A HURDLER. (Notes by The Rook.) Christchurch, June 1. We are still having more than our fair share of rain. A nor’-wester on Friday dried the ground a little, but the going is still on the soft side. The track at Addington was decidedly heavy to-day. Silver Brier, who won in such convincing style on the second day of the Te Kuiti meeting, used to be trained at Riccarton. She carried Mr A. Syme’s colours without much success here. Mr Syme still owns this daughter of Silverado, but now she is racing in the interest of her lessee, Mr T. C, Fraser, of Hamilton, for whom she has won two races. She is engaged at Ellerslie on the second and third days, and was taken on to the northern city by D. O’Connor; she and Royal Limond in a float. A lover of soft ground, this mare may show up well at Ellerslie, where the going is very wet. When two horses fell in the Steeplechase at Te Kuiti at the second last fence, they nearly brought Royal Limond down. He lost a lot of ground which caused him to be beaten a short length by Riotous. He must have over-reached, or been hit on a front leg by one of the horses that fell, as he was lame on Sunday. Prompt attention on O’Connor’s part took the heat out of the leg, but he was not fit to work until Thursday. O’Connor had intended schooling his ’chaser several times this week over the steeplechase course proper at Ellerslie, but was afraid to do so. He rang up Mr Syme, the gelding’s owner, late on Wednesday night to say he thought he would be' able to start in the Great Northern Steeplechase on Wednesday next, but about starting on Monday he would not decide until Mr Syme arrived at Auckland on Sunday. It is most unfortunate that Royal Limond should have met with such an accident just when he wanted a lot of work, he being a lazy horse. Evidently his racing form at the Te Kuiti meeting must have been impressive, as a number of sporting writers who previously had only written his name to condemn the gelding have now faced about and are stating that he is a possible winner of the Great Northern Steeplechase. Vintage is looking particularly sound and well. He is carrying much more condition than ever before. Thurina, who has been working for several months with his owner’s trotters and pacers, has broken down. It is said that a ligament has given way. He has been turned out. H. Nurse took Land Raid, Latitude and Nardoo to Wingatui, The firstnamed two . are to race, and should go well. Nardoo is to be returned to his owner. Land Raid is a particularly smart galloper. How he will act in heavy ground has to be proved, as he has never galloped in it. R. Drinkwater, who won the Grand National Hurdles on Huntique ten months ago, has come from the north to settle at Riccarton for the winter. He was seen to advantage on Annie in a bout over hurdles one day this week. Mr W. Parsons is schooling Vitaphone and Fiat Lux at Rangiora. It is said that Fiat Lux is a bold and fast jumper. Jolly Beggar being lame, F. Christmas decided that it would be a risk taking him to Wingatui, and he would not take Fair Weather without The Hurdler, so the pair are at home. Christmas has taken Fredag Night up again. The brother to Phar Lap looks rough. Prompt attention on T. H. Gillett’s part prevented Punchestown from going lame owing to the over-reach he made at Timaru. The chestnut ’chaser is a daily attendant on the tracks and is doing light work. Argentic is in work again with a view to spring racing. He is in nice trim to start work on.

Polydora is to be schooled over the hurdles on the course as soon as her trainer, H. Nurse, returns from Wingatui. Shb has been entered for the Ashburton meeting.

Cottingham is to resume strong work in a few days. Having gone wrong in the wind, it is not likely that he will become the high-class hurdler that he once promised to be, but as a schoolmaster for Polydora he will pay for his oats, being such a brilliant jumper. The reception from the Dunedin Station is never really good here in Christchurch, but to-day it was worse than usual. This being the case, Frenchie’s name may have been missed in the story of the race he was in, as there was apparently nothing to say about him. The big gelding may have begun slowly and he may not like the ground, but he has only to perform as well at Wingatui on-Monday and Tuesday, as he has been doing here prior to going south, and the judge as well as the announcer will surely see him.

Lady Zephyr has regularly worked well, but raced so badly that the question’ of retiring her to the stud is being considered. Heather Glow is to be tried as a hurdler. Possessed of a lot of speed

he does not stay very well, but at a mile on tracks with a short run home he has to be considered always a hard pulling, bold going gelding, he might prove to be a brilliant jumper. Quebec brought home by Capital was responsible for a smart performance over seven furlongs one day this week. The Track was dead, but could not be called holding. He ran the seven furlongs in 1.29 4-5 and finished well enough to suggest that he should race well at Wingatui. Royal Gallant loves mud, but he is not a genuine stayer. Up to a mile he would be extremely dangerous in almost any company, but after that he stops quickly, even on a wet track. His performance in the big handicap at Wingatui to-day was just about his best to date. If raced over seven furlongs or a mile before the Dunedin J.C. Winter meeting finishes he should be hard to beat. It has been stated that Polydora would make her first appearance as a hurdle racer at the Wellington R.C. meeting. Definitely she will not race at Trentham in July. Ashburton will be her first meeting, all going well. J. B. Pearson has practically decided upon taking his two-year-old Fiord up to race at the July meeting at Trentham. Fiord was most unlucky at Timaru. Olive Smith, Anvil and Starlight schooled over the hurdles together during the week. Anvil, who has only just started jumping, gave the best showing. The brown two-year-old gelding by Seigfried in F. D. Jones’s stable has gone lame behind. Jones thinks the lameness is in a hock and is treating it with Spavin cure. If this fellow goes permanently lame it will be a greatpity as he is a nice mover while being possessed with a lot of speed. A patron of C. C. McCarthy’s stable has purchased Owlsgleam from Sir Charles Clifford, who as is usual at this season of the year, is disposing of a number of his horses in training to make way for the yearlings. Owlsgleam is a winner, and he will win more events when placed at meetings to which he would never have gone if he had stopped at Chokebore. Owner-trainer F. Hall left for Auckland last Monday evening with Rebel Chief and the pacer Ironside. He took up Ironside for Jack Shaw and was.to hand him over to a trotting mentor on arriving at Ellerslie. Rebel Chief’s running at Ashburton was not right. It must have been one of his off days. Prior to the Ashburton meeting Rebel Chief and Cranford did all their sprinting together, and Rebel Chief usually finished in front. At Ashburton Cranford was first well clear of Rebel Chief. Rebel Chief, Royal Limond and Silver Brier are all quartered at the same place in Ellerslie. All three of them may win money before the northern meeting finishes next Saturday. It is rumoured that as the proposed trip to Australia with Graham Direct has fallen through and that Minerva’s trip will be cancelled also. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB WINTER MEETING OPENS. GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES. WIN FOR STANCHION. LORD VAL SURPRISES. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, June 3. The Auckland Racing Club’s Great Northern Steeplechase meeting opened at Ellerslie to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £48,283 10/against £36,749 10/- on the first day last year, an increase of £11,534. The meeting opened on Saturday last year when eight races were held. There were seven on to-day’s programme. The Great Northern Hurdles were won in good style by Stanchion; who was seventh favourite. Lord Vai came home in the Cornwall Handicap as ninth fancy to return a double figure dividend. Exaggeration, who won the last race, also paid double figures. The Governor-General, Lord Galway and Lady Galway attended. The results were: GREENLANE STEEPLECHASE, £275. About two and a-half miles. 2 Clan Ronald, 9.8 (J. Mcßae) 1 4 London, 9.2 (F. Foster) 2 3 Royal Limond, 9.12 (D. O’Connor) 3 Also started: 5 Pahu 10.2, 1 Solanio 9.8, 6 Carlaris 9.8.

Clan Ronald took the lead early and was never headed. Pahu fell. Won by three lengths, third twelve lengths away. Time, smin 11 3-ssec.

JERVOIS HANDICAP, £275. Seven furlongs. 4 Prince Acre, car. 7.11 (R. Win-

der) 1 13 Jewelled Girdle, car. 7.5 (L. Clifford) 2 2 Salesman, car. 7.4 (H. Wiggins) 3 Also started: 3 On Parade 9.0, 10 Solomon 8.6, 9 Gallant Knight 8.6, 1 Solaria 8.4, 5 Scotch Nation 8.3, 6 Orac 7.9, 7 Lady Zinnia 7.13, 14 Air Lassie 7.5, 8 Royal Potoa car. 7.6, 11 High Tea car. 7.0, 12 Holly Lu car. 7.0, 16 Hunting Maid 7.0, 19 Glenacre car. 7.6, 20 Teddy Boy car. 7.4|, 17 Hope Lass car. 7.44, 15 Master Rex car. 7.1, 18 Supreme Ruler car. Prince Acre took the lead along the back and stayed on well to win comfortably from Jewelled Girdle with Salesman, who was always handy, third. Won by three lengths, third a head away. Time, Imin 29 3-ssec.

PENROSE HURDLES, £275. One and threequarter miles. 5 Book Law, 9.7 (C. Thompson) 1 3 Kilmuir, car. 9.2 (J. Mcßae) 2 7 King’s Archer, 9.3 (J. Sullivan) 3 Also started: 1 Ruaform 10.7, 8 Full Measure 10.5, 6 Mangu King 10.3, 4 Ruling King 9.10, 9 Sir Musk 9.7, 2 Karangapai 9.0, 11 Dartagnan car. 9.3£, 10 Volition 9.0.

This was a good race with the result open until the turn when Book Law took the lead from Karangapai, who fell at the last fence. Book Law won from Kilmuir with something in hand, King’s Archer being a good third, Ruling King fourth. Ruaform and Sir Musk fell at the six furlongs fence. Won by one and a-half lengths, third half a length away. Time, 3min 21 2-ssec. GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES, £9OO. Two and a-half miles. 7 Stanchion, car. 9.1 (W. Pascoe) 1 8 Free Air, 9.0 (W. Lawson) 2 6 Valpeen, 10.2 (J. Sharkey) 3 Also started: 1 Wee Pat 10.6, 2 Emancipation 10.5, 3 Verden 10.4, 10 Valpai 10.1, 4 Biform 9.12, 5 Chile 9.12, 1 Cargen 9.3, 3 Master Musk 9.0, 2 The Sun 9.0.

■ Free Air was first away from Valpeen, Verden, Stanchion and Emancipation and at the half mile the order was Free Air, Valpeen, Verden, Cargen, Master Musk and Stanchion with Emancipation, The Sun, Valpai, Chile and Biform further back. Stanchion came up to second place at the turn and forged ahead in the straight to beat Free Air by two lengths, Valpeen a length away third, Emancipation fourth. Wee Pat, Valpai, Verden, Biform and Master Musk lost their riders. Won by two lengths, third a length away. Time, 4min 53sec.

CORNWALL HANDICAP, £550. One and a-quarter miles. 9 Lord Vai, 7.4 (H. Wiggins) 1 7 Gay Rose, car. 7.8 (S. Anderson) 2 2 King Rey, 73 (L. Cameron) 3 Also started: 1 Monanui 8.3, 3 Knight of Australia 8.0, 4 Ruri 7.9, 14 Master Nprval 7.8 and Scotland, car. 7.7, bracketed, 13 Gypsy Moth 7.8, 8 King Music 7.5, 12 Baroscope car 7.8, 11 Tybalt car 7.3, 5 Horowhenua car, 7.21, 10 Enge

car. 7.1, 15 Gay Lap car. 7.2, 6 Mercian Prince car. 7.5. Enge and Gypsy Moth led for the greater part of the journey with Lord Vai always handy. Turning for home Enge was in front closely attended by .Gypsv Moth, King Rey, Lord Vai, ‘Knight of Australia, Tybalt, Monanui and Gay Rose. In a good finish Lord Vai responded gamely to get home a length ahead of Gay Rose with King Rey a similar distance back third and Monanui fourth. Won by a length. Tigje, 2min 10 3-ssec. HUNT CLUB HURDLES, £275. Two miles. 2 Sandy Dix, 9.11 (C. Thomson) 1 1 Haakon, 9.10 (L. Dulieu) 2 5 Gascille, 9.0 (F. Barker) 3 Also started: 1 Whistling Rufus 10.3 bracketed with Haakon, 3 Victor Colima 9.11, 7 Bells of Bow 9.0, 6 Forest Glow car. 9.1, 4 Cromwell car 9.1 J, 11 Cornerman 9.0, 10 King Rod 9.0, 9 Adsum 9.0, 8 Ali car. 9.3. Sandy Dix led from the half mile / to win in a stirring finish, Haakon issuing a strong challenge. Adsum and King Rod fell and Ali lost his rider. Won by a neck, third three lengths away. Time, 4min 54sec. MEMBERS HANDICAP, £350. Six furlongs. 11 Exaggeration, 7.12 (L. Cameron) 1 6 Greek Gold, 8.8 (A. .Tinker) 2 2 Tradesman, car. 6.0 (R. Savage) 3 Also started: 3 Silver Jubilee 9.3, 7 Rebel Chief 8.8, 9 Good Hunting 8.7, 4 Rerepai car. 7.13, 5 Versant 8.11, 10 Lady Kyra 8.0, 1 Astarth 7.6, 12 Matorni 7.5, 8 Grand Sport car. 7.6. Exaggeration, Greek Gold and Tradesman led throughout and the finish was the closest of the day. Won by half a head. Time, Imin 15sec. WEIGHTS FOr"tO -MORROW. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, June 3. The following are the weights for the second day of the Auckland Racing Club's meeting:— HUNT CLUB CUP. £275. About two miles and a-half.

WRESTLING PROFESSIONAL CONTEST. UNPOPULAR DECISION. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, June 3. A professional wrestling match between Glen Wade (15st 111 b) and Cy Williams (16st 71b) staged here this evening resulted in a draw. A crowd of about 2000 witnessed the bout, which was hard and fast. Wade secured a fall m the fourth round. Williams equalized in the sixth. -The referee gave his decision on points. The majority of the crowd disagreed with the verdict and appeared to have reason for dissatisfaction as in the final two rounds Wade did practically all the wrestling and gave the much better d’splay of the two. ROWING “A DIRECT INSULT.” REPLY TO COMPLAINT MADE. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, June 3. Replying to the Wellington coach’s complaint telegraphed on Saturday regarding the conduct of the inter-pro-vincial eights race, Mr Glengarry, who was umpire, stated that when the race started, the conditions were suitable and it was not till half a mile had been rowed that a gustv wind started. Mr Glengarry added that he particularly objected to the statement that the * crews were left to swamp and drown. He rescued the Wellington eight. tak-J ing aboard three members and the cox-' swain, signalling a nearby launch to' take the balance and tow the boat home. He then followed the Canter-' bury crew in to the shore to ensure' their safety. He considered Mr White’s' letter a direct insult.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA A.J.C. MEETING. SIXTEEN ANNAsFwiNS HURDLE EVENT. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 8.40 R,m.) Sydney, June 3. The Australian Jockey Club’s Winter meeting opened to-day in the finest weather. z The chief results were: A.J.C. HURDLE RACE, £650. About two miles and three fur’ongs. Sixteen Annas 9.11 (L. Hynes) 1 Spanker 9.5 (T. Pearce) 2 Koolagoor 9.3 (L. Hood) 3 Seven started. Won easily by ten lengths with eight lengths between second and third. Abbot’s Lad was fourth and Greensea fifth. Time, 4min 23sec. JUNE 3TAKES, £5OO. Six furlongs. Cercello B.il (D. Munro) 1 Boyneo 7.v. (S. Murphy) 2 Dame Moab 7.12 (W. Cook) 3 Seventeen started, including Silver Ring, Waikare, Capris and Sir Nigel. Won by threequarters of a length, third a length and a quarter away. The New Zealanders finished in the ruck. Time, Imin lljsec. Money Spi was unplaced in the First Nursery Handicap which was won by Sailor Prince. Scatchmere Scar and After Money ran unplaced in the Ellesmere Handicap which was won by Pro. V.R.C. FIXTURE. ROYAL ARMOUR SCORES. HOSTILE DEMONSTRATION. (United Press Assn. -Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 8.40 p.m.) Melbourne, June 3. The Victoria Racing Club races were held at Flemington to-day, The chief results were:— MARLBOROUGH HURDLES, £5OO. Two and a-quarter miles. Full Charge 7.10 (Healy) 1 Menelik 10.2 (Meredith) 2 Ras Kassa 11.2 (Scarlet) 3 Seven started. Won by two lengths, third half a length away. Time, 4min 9Jsec. PRINCE OF WALES STEEPLECHASE, £5OO. About two and a-half miles. Pactolus 10.8 (Webster) 1 Redditch 12.7 (Fullartoh) 2 Precocious 10.11 (Douglas) 3 The other starter was Actaeon. Won by three and a-half lengths, third five lengths away. Time, 4min 55?scc. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP, £750. One and a-half miles. Royal Armour 7.13 (Tomison) 1 Plus Fours 8.1 (Wilson) 2 Flail 8.7 (Bailey) ■> Seven started. Won by six lengths, ■third three lengths away. Time, 2min 36|sec. There was a hostile demonstration against Royal Armour which registered a wretched performance on Saturday in the Sandringham Handicap. To-day s reversal of form was the subject of wide comment. . .. , The owner of Royal Armour invited the stewards to hold an inquiry which was duly held, the stewards accepting the explanation of the stable connections regarding Royal Armour s running on Saturday compared with his easy victory to-day. Metro was unplaced in the Lancaster Handicap which was won by All At Sea. The Cornwall Handicap, second division, was won by Turf Boy, ridden by K. Voitre. Chief Light was unplaced. QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB. RIVALLI WINS THE CUP. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 10.0 p.m.) Brisbane, June 3. At the Queensland Turf Club races, the chief events resulted: — SIRES’ PRODUCE STAKES. Autobuzz, 8.10 (Shean) 1 Tetupha, 8.10 (Shipton) 2 Buzzard King, 8.10 (M. McCarten) 3 Ten started. Won by four lengths, third two lengths away. Time, Imin. 25J sec. BRISBANE CUP. Rivalli, 9.3 (E. Tanwan) 1 Glens Spear, 7,4 (Harris) 2 Pandion, 8.4 (Shean) 3 Eight started. Won by a head, third half a length away. Time, 3min. 25}sec. OTAKI MAORI RACING CLUB MEETING CONCLUDES. LAPEL CHIEF WINNER. REFRESHER BEATS SPRINTERS. (Per United Press Association.) Palmerston North, June 3. There was bright sunshine for the concluding day of the Otaki Maori Racing Club and a good attendance. The totalisator handled £11,419 10/against £10,516 on the second day last year. The total for the meeting was £17,914 10/- against £15,813, an increase of £2lOl 10/-. , The results were: HURDLES HANDICAP, £9O About one and a-half miles. 1 Air Laddie, 10.7 (W. Bowden) 1 2 Diamond, 10.3 2 4 Arctic Star, 9.3 3 Also started: 3 Park Acre 9.6. 6 Count Willonyx 9.0, 7 Epif 9.0, Petrarch 9.0. Won by two and a-half lengths, third one and a-half lengths away. Time, 2min 48 2-s&ec. f WAIKANAE SCURRY, £6O. Five furlongs. 5 Oratory, 8.0 (B. H. Morris) 1 1 Merlyn, 8.5 2 2 Papette, 8.5 3 Also started: 6 Count Roussilon 8.5, 11 Kia Tina 8.5, 8 Kitty Quinn 8.5, 10 Lady’s Mile 8.5, 7 Lady Hoariri 8.5. 3 False Witness 8.5. 4 Nightlass 8.0, 9 Yodle 8.0, Blue Maurituis 8.0. Won by three lengths, third one length away. Time, Imin 3sec. TA TIMI KARA HANDICAP £l3O One mile and a furlong. 2 Lapel, 7.7 (J. McFarlane) 1 8 Eminent, 7.6 2 Full Throttle, 7.7 3 Also started: 1 Might 9.2, 7 Walton Park 8.12, 4 Pladie 8.6, 5 Lady Ronald 8.0, 5 Saltspray 7.10, 9 Gainsfid 7.3. Won by three lengths, third a neck away. Time, Imin 55 4-ssec. RANGIURU HANDICAP. £7O. One mile and a distance. 2 Royal Banquet, 7.8 (L. Atkins) 1 1 Boudoir, 8.8 ( 2 3 Tupurangi, 8.2 3 Also started: 5 Gold Mission 9.0, 4 Aussie Ra 8.0. 6 Hunting Bag 711, 9 Gay Boy 7.8, 8 Te Rangitumau 7.3. x Won by three lengths, third a head away. Time, Imin 57sec. TAIPUA HANDICAP, £llO. About six furlongs. 3 Refresher, 8.1 (P. Atkins) 1 7 Dick Whittington, 7.0 2 2 Cranpier, 9.0 3 Also started: 4 Cottesmore 8.8. 1 The Tiger 8.3, 5 Bodyline 7.5, 6 Navaho 7.0. Won by one and a-half lengths, third one length away. Time, Imin 13 4-5 sec. OHAU HANDICAP, £7O. Seven furlongs. 1 Arctic King, 9.1 (L, Jones) 1 3 Alby, 9.8 2 2 Whetuma, 8.3 3

Also started: 4 Harvest Moon 9.2, 5 Eka Tere 8.0, 6 Earl Colossus 8.0, 7 Vivienne 8.0.

Won by half a length, third two lengths away. Time, Imin 31sec. TAINUI HANDICAP, £7O. About furlongs. 3 Sporting Song, 7.8 (L. McFarlane) 1 1 Leprechaun, 7.13 2 2 Acceptable, 9.0 3 Also started: 5 Lord Moutoa 7.11, 4 Note Issue 7.10, —Otaki 7.0. Won by a head, third one and a-half lengths away. Time, Imin 14 2-ssec. GOLF KING’S' BIRTHDAY TOURNAMENT. SUCCESSFUL FIXTURE AT QUEEN’S PARK. J. G. NICCOL WINS CHAMPIONSHIP. To celebrate the King’s Birthday the Queen’s Park Golf Club undertook its first major fixture, the annual tournament that has been conducted in past years by the Invercargill Club at Otatara. In every respect success attended the venture, for the weather was ideal, warm and with an absence of wind, the course was in good order and the entries were numerous and representative of clubs throughout the province.' In fact 120 players, as many as could be accommodated on the course, took the field. An innovation was the introduction of three Invercargill championship events, senior, intermediate and B grade, and an inter-club teams match and two medal rounds were played in conjunction with them. Players with handicaps of 24 were catered for with an aggregate competition based on two rounds, so there was no lack of attractions for those who took part in the tournament. Naturally efficiency was demanded of the committee in the handling of such a large field, but delays were reduced to a minimum with the result that few competitors were compelled to finish ii failing light. All the championship events were decided by 36 holes of stroke play. The winner of the senior championship was found in J. G. Niccol, the present Southland champion, and the Queen’s Park Club’s first player, whose score for each round was 75, an improvement of one stroke on his handicap of four. Niccol played high-class golf, but his score, good as it was, would have been better but for one or two weak putts. Closely following him was H. W. Rogers, the young Invercargill player who slipped a stroke on the morning round that placed him one behind Niccol. R. W. Pollok won the intermediate championship with ease and in doing so provided the sensation of the day by going round in the morning in 73. His chances of annexing the senior event did not then appear to be remote, but after lunch he could only return a card reading 84. R. G. HayMackenzie, of Wyndham, and E. Halder, of Queen’s Park, finished equal with totals of 163, and they will play-off later to decide the runner-up. L. Harper, jun., of Wyndham, and P. E. Trevella, of Queen’s Park, finished equal in the B grade championship event with totals of 172 and Harper, a very young placer, won in a play-off over the 4th, sth and 18th holes that started in the dusk and finished in darknes.- The inter-club match, played between teams of four and decided on the net scores in the afternoon round, was won by the Wyndham Club’s No 1 team, Riverton No. 1 being second. . Excellent net scores were returned in both medal rounds. The intermediate and junior champions headed the A and B grades respectively of th’ morning round, while F H. Hughes won the A grade in the afternoon event from E. Halder, on the count back over the last nine holes A member of the Wyndham Club, K Traynor, was successful in the B grade in this event. Another country club, Mokoia, supplied the winner of the 24 handicap players’ aggregate ir. J. Russell. At the conclusion of play the senior vice-president, Mr J. R. Deal, in the unavoidable absence of the club president, Mr W. G. Tait, presented the trophies. He congratulated the winners and thanked the players for their support, stating that it was gratifying that the tournament had been a sucbest scores in the various events were as follows: — INVERCARGILL CHAMPIONSHIP.

MORNING STROKE HANDICAP. A Grade. R. W. Pollok (Queen’s Park) 73-11-62

QUEEN’S PARK LADIES’ CLUB. DRAW FOR TO-DAY. The following is the draw for an L.G.U. match to be played to-day at Queen’s Park, commencing at 1 p.m. To start at Renown: Miss Guest v. Mrs Miller; Miss Whyte v. Mrs Torrance; Mrs Macgregor v. Mrs Treeby; Mrs McEachran v. Mrs Smith; Mrs Clark v. Mrs Inglis. Bonnie Jean: Mrs Riddell v. Miss McDowall; Mrs Earl v. Mrs Sutherland; Mrs Aitken v. Mrs Cowie. Lang’s Nek: Mrs Wish v. Miss Thom; Miss Fox v. Mrs Morgan; Mrs Brown v. Miss Hanan; Mrs Glennie v. Mrs Alexander; Mrs Wallis v. Mrs McKenzie. Waihopai: Mrs Dickens v. Mrs Dow; Mrs Carter v. Mrs Karris; Mrs Watson v. Mrs Mayhew: Miss Cutt v. Mrs Francis, Cosy: Miss Murray v. Mrs Smart; Miss Miller v. Miss McKenzie; Mrs Walker v. Mrs Mackintosh. Blighty: Mrs Halliday v. Miss Crawford; Mrs Kingsland v. Mrs Lonquet; Mrs Pittaway v. Mrs Pedlar. NIGHTCAPS CLUB. (From Our Correspondent.) The qualifying round of the Bell Cup competition was recently played at Nightcaps, the scores being as follows: Gross Hp Net

In this match A. Cochrane’s score was the best net over the course, being two under bogey. In view - of the forthcoming club matches, many players are putting in steady practice and. the standard of play is showing decided improvement The first round for the Knaggs Cup for which all members are eligible takes place on June 8, play commencing at 1.30 p.m. WAIRARAPA CHAMPIONSHIP. J. P. HORNABROOK SUCCESSFUL. B. M. SILK LOSES TITLE. (Per United Press Association.) Masterton, June 3. Playing excellent golf, J. P. Hornabrook (Masterton)’ excelled himself today to win the Wairarapa championship from the title-holder, B. M. Silk (Wanganui), who had beaten Homabrook in the last two years. The Jvlasterton player never let up once, being 1 up at the turn and clinching the match at the 15th, 4 up and 3 to play. He outplayed Silk, whose driving lacked direction, while his approaches were below standard Silk also missed some easy putts which would have made all the difference to the game. Homabrook on the other i '

hand was brilliant with his putting, while his driving was consistently good throughout, Hornabrook also distinguished himself in tlie semi-final against T. H. Horton, whom he defeated at the 19th by sinking a 30-foot putt for a 3—two under bogey for the hole. In the other semi-final Silk beat C. Campbell/Heard, a Masterton player, 2 and 1. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. SOUTH CANTERBURY FIXTURE. (Per United Press Association.) Timaru, June 3. The South Canterbury amateur golf championship ■ played at Highfield today was won by J. L. Mac Kay (Timaru), 74—75—149. E. A Scott (Timaru) 80—72—152 was runner-up. CLAY BIRD SHOOTING BALFOUR GUN CLUB. INVITATION HANDICAP MATCH. Conditions were good for shooting yesterday when the Balfour Gun Club held an invitation handicap clay bird match. Excellent entries were received, and so successful was the venture that in. all probability a more ambitious fixture will be staged on the King’s Birthday next year. The limit of 12 birds was gained by six competitors, E. Bullmore (Balfour), J. Stiven (Balclutha), P. Stevenson (Riversdale), E. Lansdell and M. Reidy (Lumsden), and T. Hedley. Stiven- and Hefiley dropped out at three birds, Bulmore and Stevenson falling out at four, leaving Lansdell and Reidy to shoot off. Reidy dropped out at five birds, Lansdeli thus winning with 23 birds straight, Reidy securing 22. In the shoot-off for third place Bullmore beat Stevenson on the first bird. The C.A.C. Trophy, awarded to the competitor gaining the most first barrel breaks, was won by J. Stiven, who won the shoot-off with T. Double (Invercargill). The detailed scores were:

COURSING NORTH OTAGO FIXTURE. SATIN BOY WINS DERBY. (Per United Press Association.) Oamaru, June 3. At the North Otago Coursing Club’s meeting to-day, J. Benson’s Satin Boy (Oamaru) won the New Zealand Derby. T. H. Hammond’s Vanity Fair (Merton) won the New Zealand Oaks. Miss G. Sinclairs Homedale (Balclutha) won the Wise Memorial Cup for the All-Aged Stake. BASKETBALL SECONDARY SCHOOLS. The following are the secondary schools’ matches for June s:— Senior.—High School A v. High School B, at High School; Technical A v. High School C, at Technical, 3.50 pm.; St. Catherine’s v. Technical B, at Technical, 3.50 p.m.; High School D a bye. Junior—St. Catherine’s A v. High School B, at St Catherine’s, 3.45 p.m.; Technical A v. High School C, at Technical, 4.5 pm.; St Catherine’s B v. Technical E, at Technical, 4.5 p.m.; Technical C v. High School A, at High School, 4 pm.; High School D v. Technical B, at High School, 4 pm.; High School B a bye.

BOXING ' PROFESSIONAL CONTEST. AUCKLANDER WINS ON POINTS. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, June 3. The professional middle-weight boxing contest between R. B. Martin, of Auckland, and Marine Ryan, of H.M.S. Dunedin, was won by Martin on points at the end of the ten scheduled rounds. There was perhaps too much defensive fighting to make the bout really attractive, but over the later stages it was very bright. Indeed, Ryan proved himself an experienced fighter and his cleverness clearly had Martin puzzled over the early rounds, but once he gained confidence the Aucklander fought more confidently. PLUTO AND BROWN DRAW. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 12.56 a.m.) Sydney, June 3. At the Stadium in a 15-rounds bout to-night Cyril Pluto (10.2) and Willard Brown (10.7) fought a draw. It was a tame contest. CRICKET WYATT INVITED TO CAPTAIN ENGLAND. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, June 2. R. E. S. Wyatt has been invited to captain England in the first test against South Africa at Nottingham on June 15. MERRITT BOWLS WELL. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 12.40 a.m.) London, June 3. In the Lancashire League cricket matches Merritt took nine wickets for 67 runs; Hird eight for 26. Tobin made 51. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL WELLINGTON BEAT WAIRARAPA. EXCITING MATCH. (Per United Press Association.) Masterton, June 3. The Wellington senior Soccer team defeated Wairarapa to-day by five goals to three in a fast and exciting match. RUGBY LEAGUE NEW SOUTH WALES BEAT QUEENSLAND. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 10.0 p.m.) Sydney, June 3. In a Rugby League return match New South Wales defeated Queensland by 18 points to 14. ,

Black Duke 11 6 Lycidas 10 9 Palmary 10 12 Sunward 9 8 ELECTRIC HANDICAP, £100. Six furlongs. Song Boy McHeath 9 0 8 10 Hauteur Obligement 7 10 7 10 Land Raid 8 1 Palarina 7 10 Dissemble 7 13 Queen Dorothy 7 10 ■ Pompeii 7 11 Last Dance 7 10 Corban 7 11 Te Mahana 7 10 DOMAIN HANDICAP, £100. For apprentice riders. Seven furlongs. Silk Paper 8 6 Shock 7 12 Daring Deed 8 5 Silver Lark 7 7 Mount Vai 8 0 Braw Lad 7 7 Brown Pearl 7 13 Merry de Vai 7 7 Foreign Star 7 12 Mary Pratt 7 7 EMPIRE HANDICAP. £140. Six furlongs. Sea Fox 9 0 Silk Arrow _7 8 Royal Gallant 8 8 Arrowrose 7 0 Master’ Bay Duke Half Note 7 0 Anomaly 8 0 7 0 Hula Belle 8 0 New Note 7 0 Trivet 8 0 Aro Arc 7 0 DUNEDIN STEEPLECHASE. £150. Two miles and a quarter. Graball 11 4 Diamond Jack 9 0 Red Lance 10 0 High Speed 9 0 Reminder 9 10 Velvet 9 0 . Calham 9 0 KING GEORGE HANDICAP, £150. One mile. Guarantee 8 10 Amy Johnson 8 1 Kemal Pasha 8 8 Sailing Home 7 7 Royal Gallant 8 5 Giggleswick 7 5 Double Shot 8 5 Grand Review 7 0 Great Shot 8 3 TAINUI HANDICAP. £120. Seven furlongs. Venite 9 0 Royal Sceptre 7 13 Mount Boa 8 10 Knock Out 7 13 Giggleswick Sailing Home 8 4 {8 3 Blazon Moneygran 7 13 7 13 Assemble 8 2 Unseen 7 13 ALDWORTH HANDICAP, £150. One mile and a quarter. Milford 9 6 Latitude 7 8 Vocal 8 9 Impala 7 7 Daring Deed 8 3 Royal Pal 7 7 Mayam 8 1 Braw Lad 7 7 Brown Pearl 7 12 Rebel Lad 7 7 June the Third 7 9 ■ 1 -

Forest Glow 9 0 Sandy Dix 10 7 Zane Grey 9 0 Haakon 10 6 Dark Princess 9 0 Capella Cornerman 9 0 Abbey 10 1 Cromwell 9 0 Hukemanu 9 10 King Rod 9 0 Victor Colima 9 10 All 9 0 Gascille 9 3 Erination 9 0 Petrach 9 3 Arabesque 9 0 Bells of Bow 9 0 Parkhurst 9 0 RANFURLY HANDICAP. £275. Seven furlongs. On Parade 9 0 High Tea 7 0 Prince Acre 8 13 Lady Diana 7 0 Reipar 8 10 Holly Lu 7 0 Dark Marble 8 7 Pola Dance 7 0 Silver Brier 8 5 Swift Spear 7 0 Solomon 8 3 Te Brony 7 0 Gallant Knight 8 3 Hunting Maid 7 (/ Solaria 8 3 Charsong 7 0 Mungacre 8 0 Flitacre 7 0 Darecourt 8 0 Nicodemus y 0 Lionheart 8 0 Royal Mimic 7 0 Lady Zinnia 7 12 Racing Lady ■ 0 Tin Lap 7 10 Supreme Ruler 7 0 Jewelled Spearcount 7 0 Girdle 7 9 Lilbert 0 Orac 7 8 Glenacre 7 3 Te Hal 7 6 Wahineroa 7 0 Merry Lap 7 6 Winding Trail 7 0 Salesman 7 6 Miss Acre 7 0 Tutor 7 5 Sweet Lap 4 0 Gay Egypt 7 4 Full o’ Scotch 7 0 Keith Lu 7 3 Hope Lass 7 0 Royal Potoa 7 3 Ford Acre 7 0 Air Lassie 7 2 Street Dancer 7 0 Peter Paul 7 2 Mister Rex 7 0 REMUERA HURDLES £450. One mile and a-half. Rasouli 11 2 Stanchion 9 11 Wee Pat 10 6 King Win 9 6 Transact 10 5 Maunga King 9 5 Thespis 10 5 Booklaw 9 5 Verden 10 3 Mia Stella 9 5 Vai Watch 10 3 Cargen 9 1 Valpai 10 0 Claremore 9 0 Chile 9 11 Master Musk 9 0 KING GEORGE HANDICAP, £450. Seven furlongs. Kiltowyn 9 2 Foreign Queen 7 6 Puss Moth 9 2 Scotland 7 6 View Halloo 9 0 Astarth 7 6 Greek Gold Kelly 8 8 13 11 Sunny Sky King Musk 7 7 6 4 Sporting Blood 8 11 Star Artist 7 4 Might 8 8 Grand Sport 7 4 Rebel Chief 8 7 Matorni 7 3 Good Hunting 8 6 Baroscope 7 3 Exaggeration 8 6 Tybalt 7 2 Rerepai 8 3 Detrain 7 1 Monanui 8 2 King Ford 7 0 Lord Vai 8 0 Air Lassie 7 0 Gipsy Moth 8 0 Teddy’s Boy 7 0 Versant 8 0 Expectancy 7 0 Rulanut 8 0 Solomon 7 0 Lady Kyra 7 12 Enge 7 0 Gay Rose 7 11 Sirona 7 0 King Rey 7 11 Landlubber 7 0 Namakia 7 10 Mercian Seafox 7 10 Prince 7 0 Hurt 7 7 Gay Cockade 7 0 Tradesman 7 7 Gay Lap 7 0 British Imamint 7 0 Columbia 7 7 Gay Defence 7 0 Master Norval 7 6 PANMURE HURDLES £275. One mile and three-quarters. Ruaform 10 7 L’Allegro 9 1 Full Measure 10 5 Affliction 9 0 Booklaw 10 3 Black Marlin 9 0 Travelling Ardmanning 9 0 Agent 9 12 King Mestor 9 0 Ruling King 9 10 Karangapai 9 0 Kilmuir 9 7 The gun 9 0 Ganpat 9 7 Komak 9 0 Whistling Rufus 9 6 United Huskie 9 9 0 0 Sir Musk 9 5 Semiarch 9 0 Prince Vai 9 5 Sub-Editor 9 0 King's Archer 9 5 King Ara 9 0 Kahunoke 9 2 Volition 9 0

Round 1st 2nd Tl. J. G. Niccol (Queen’s Park) 75—75—150 H. W. Rogers (Invercargill) 76—75—151 G. E. Glennie (Queen’s Park) 78—75—153 F. H. Hughes (Queen’s « Park) ‘ 81 —75 —156 J. R. Nicholson (Queen’s Park) > 77—82 —159 H. W. Norris (Queen’s Park) 81—80—161 C. G. Davey (Wyndham) 85—79 —164 P. B. Barnett (Wyndham) 80 —85--165 G. Robertson (Queen’s Park) 81 —85—166 W. R. Patrick (Queen’s Park) 83—85—168 J. J. Banks (Riverton) 84—85—169 INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Round. 1st 2nd TL R. W. Pollok (Queen’s Park) 73—84—157 R. G. Hay-Mackenzie (Wyndham) 80—83 —163 E. Halder (Queen’s Park) 82—81—163 D. Crawford (Wyndham) 84 —81 —165 J. Henderson (Wyndham) 81—84 —165 J. D. Stretteli (Invercargill) 85—83—168 T. Double (Queen’s Park) 83—86- -169 G. F. Tobin (Invercargill) 85 —84—169 J. E. Lewis (Ohai) 81-89- 170 C. L. Rice (Queen’s Park) 86—84—170 A. P. Gibson (Wyndham) 86—85—171 H. R. Mottram (Queen’s Park) - 84—88—172 Hay-Mackenzie and Halder will playoff later. B GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP. Round 1st 2nd Tl. L. Harper, jun. (Wyndham) 86—86—172 P. T. Trevella (Invercargill) 84—88—172 S. Giles (Ohai) 85—88--173 C. H. Hargest (Mokoia) 88—85—173 P. E. Rice (Queen’s Park) 82—91—173 H. P. Fougere (Queen’s Park) 89—86—175 V. S. Milne (Wyndham) 89—87—176 R. T. Barnett (Queen’s Park) 88—89—177 C. L. Stubbs (Queen’s Park) 87—90—177 J. J. White (Queen’s Park) 88—90—178 G. McQuarrie (Queen’s Park) 87—94—181 Harper won from Trevella on the play-off. INTER-CLUB TEAMS MATCH. Wyndham No. 1. C. Rout E. A. Pankhurst D. Crawford A. P. Gibson 83—13—70 85-11—74 81—11—70 85—12—73 Total 287 Riverton No. 1 J. J. Banks T. R. Abercrombie W. G. S. Smith A. J. Branks 85— 7—78 83—12—71 87—14—73 93—20—73 Total 295

J. R. Nicholson (Queen’s Park) 77— 9—68 J. E. Lewis (Ohai) 81—13—68 E. Halder (Queen’s Park) 82—13—69 T. Double (Queen’s Park) 83—14—69 H. W. Rogers (Invercargill) 76— 6—70 R. G. Hay-Mackenzie (Wyndham) 80—10—70 B Grade. L. Harper, jun. (Wyndham) 86—21—65 C. L. Stubbs (Queen’s Park) 87—21—66 P. E. Rice (Queen’s Park) 82-15- -67 S. Giles (Ohai) 85—17—68 A. K. MacEwan (Queen’s Park) 86—18—68 G. McQuarrie (Queen’s Park) 87—19—68 D. W. Robinson (Queen’s Park) 90-22-68 AFTERNOON STROKE HANDICAP. A Grade. F. H. Hughes (Queen’s Park) 75— 7—68 E. Halder (Queen’s Park) 81—13—68 H. W. Rogers (Invercargill) 75— 6—69 G. E. Glennie (Queen’s Park) 75— 5—70 D. Crawford (Wyndham) 81—11—70 C. Rout (Wyndham) 83—13—70 G. F. Tobin (Invercargill) 84—14—70 Hughes won on the count back.’ B Grade. K. Traynor (Wyndham) 87—24—63 R. G. Scandrett (Queen’s Park) 88—22—66 W. Austin (Tuatapere) 91-24-67 C. H. Hargest (Mokoia) 85—17—68 T. A. Nicholson (Queen’s Park) 91—23—68 24 HANDICAP AGGREGATE. Round 1st 2nd Th J. Russell (Mokoia) 92—98—190 C. W. FrancL (Queen’s Park) 98—98—196 U. Smith (Queen’s Park) 95—101—169 F. McSeveney (Ohai) 100 —99 —199

A. Cochrane 46 47 93 13 80 F. Erasmusson 46 53 99 18 81 J. B. Johnstone 47 48 95 14 81 S. Purdue 55 57 112 24 88 B. Rushton, jun. 55 55 110 20 90 J. Purdue 55 62 117 24 93 The draw for the second round to be played on June 8 is as follows: S. Purdue v. A. Cochrane ; J. B. Johnstone v. F. Erasmusson. The best cards handed in for the stroke handicap medal match on Saturday were: Gross Hp Net A. Cochrane 42 41 83 13 70 J. B. Johnstone 45 44 89 14 75 W. Johnstone 49 49 98 18 80 B. Rushton, jun. 44 51 95 20 75 J. S. Johnstone 53 49 102 19 83

E. Lansdell M. Reidy Hep. Yds. 20 12 Score. 12 12 E. Bullmore 15 12 J, Stiven 15 12 P. Stevenson 12 12 T. Hedley 17 12 T. Double 17 11 T. J. Henderson 15 11 W. West 13 11 C. Wilson 16 11 J. Hodge 12 11 A. J. Earl 15 11 F. West - 13 11 H. Halliday 15 11 W. Henderson 16 10 W. Dippie 11 10 T. Hodge 12 10 F. Rutter 13 10 C. Hasler 15 10 J. Crawford 16 10 P. O’Callaghan 17 10 J. S. Ginivan 13 9 H. West 11 9 J. Stewart 11 9 G. N. Edge 21 9 E. McKechnie 14 9 A. Mortimer 16 9 J. Cowie 17 8 J. Ferris 12 8 G. Cleine 13 8 V. Cross 12 8 A. J. West, sen. 11 8 R. McGill - 17 8 A. J. Cameron 11 8 J. McRae 12 8 H. Bevin 11 7 V. McDonald • 15 7 F. Taylor 13 7 A. Hamilton 15 6 A. Northcote 11 6 H. Brown 12 5 J. Butler 11 5 F. McCartney (4), W. Mason (7), J. Kelly (4) and G. Grant (2) retired.