SPORTING & ATHLETIC NOTES

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17864, 4 June 1926, Page 2

SPORTING & ATHLETIC NOTES

Racing and Trotting.

RACING FIXTURES. June 3. S.—Dunedin Torkev Club i June 3. s—Otaki Racine: Club. June 3. 5. 7.—Auckland Racing Club. June JS if-- Napier Park Pacing Club. UTU *r. 'tiwk»’s Bay Hunt. _ . June 20, 26—Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club • uly 31.—Christchurch Hunt. NOMINATIONS. June 4. —Nanler Park Racing Club. June ii.— anterbury Jockey Club <cla* sin ra« s). .Itnn ii —'lavvke’s Bay Hunt. ;k 11. H.fWke's Bay J«n ey Clu.L Ju.y 16.—Christciiinch limit. HANDICAPS T,m.> 11.—N pier Park Racing Club •I'-rie 21. i l.iwke's Bay Hunt J um? 21. —Hawke’s Day Jockey Club. July 26.—Christchurch Hu .t ACCEPTANCE'S k Ra Ing Club. .June H.wkeJ- lia> .Hunt. June 24. Hawke's Bav Jockey Club. Uiy 2a. Cixristcmuv.u trgttixg fixtures. June 3. 5—C nterbury Park Trotting Club. June 12.—As'.button Tro'tMig Club, uiie IS, 23.—Auckland T atting Club. NOMINATIONS, une 7.—Auckland Tr. tl.n , Club, une 7 —An k nd Tiocting Club (Dubj 11*27). HANDICAPS. une 7. a i; .art i. Tro ti g Club. I une B.—Auckhi ml Trot ing Club. ACCEPTANCES. May 28.—Hawke’s Bay Trotting Club. ■i uiie 11.—Auckland Trotting club. RACING NOTES. R. Reed rode three winners on the first day oi ».e Auckland Racing Club’s i ing, and as C. Emerson has not added to his score this week, Reed is now a point and a ha f in font of the Riecartpn representative on the jo.keys' premiership list. -* * * * Tfc • Great Nor l tern Steeplechase will •e decided to morrow. Lanubird's ur e w.n wJi bring him into hicreat,d iavour. Eerie and Sea De'il a e .. o expected to race well, while Llew..yn should be greatly benefited by his ace among the hurdlers, it being his rst appearance ,in public since last .vinter. * * * * Riccarton horses have raced with little success so far at the Dunedin meet ng. Sayonara was the only winner cm the first day, while Cha la .an saved the situation on the second day. * * * * Following on the sale of Tommy Dodd, who was shipped to Australia this week, Mr W. 11. Broad has purchased Listening Post who will probably be tried over hurdles. Deucalion and Sun Up were backed solidly for their first and second day’s engagements at Wingatui but nei .her of the Riccarton ho. ses handled the going at all well. * * * * Sp inkier showed speed in each of his races at Wingatui this week but faded out at the business end. The racing should improve the Winkie gelding, who will be at his best for the Grand National meeting. * * * * Rapier performed will on the second day at Wingatui and a win may be predicted for him before long. * * * * The Great Northern Hurdle Handicap was responsible for a great surprise yesterday, when all the fancied candidates were badly beaten, the places being filled by three outsiders. * * * * The win scored by Charlatan in the Wingatui Steeplechase, at the Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting yesterday, came as a welcome change after his recent form. During the northern trip last month his jumping was faulty, but apparently the rac.ng experience benefited him, and. having got round the Wingatui country, he will have regained confidence. He has plenty of pace, and, having shown that he has not lost his ability as a jumper, he will have to be considered in other cross-country engagements during the winter. * * * * Landbird, the winner of the Great Northern Hurdle Handicap yesterday, has not done much racing. Last w.nter he won the Wanganui Steeplechase, but then he had to be retired, on account |of unscundness. lie competed in the Wanganui Steeplechase again last month, finirh'ng ihird to Er e and Pu- , whero Appa c dy his race at Wanganu imp iv d h m a lot, and after yester ays big success over hurdles, a dej pan m.ent in whi h lie ha 1 not been seriously considered, he s likely to be|c< me a pc pular pick for the Great Nor.hern St^op.: share on Saturday. He lis mi e at home ver country than among the hurt lens, Lu. apparently he is r. slowed wi h Le Ar pace than was g : « ii; r id’s d. Landb.rd is a bred; to i._ pesdy sprinter Chimera, by i .J..nd from the Australian-bred marc L.. - .tii, by Grafton irom Lange 1, Ly Projectile f.om Gold Dust, by .-i . r.i i.r-m Goidake, by Trenton. |(_ w. Dust i closely inbred to Fra lty, ■ who. is the uam of Niagara and Trenj ton. * * * * I Dcgage registered two good performances at the Manawatu Racing Club’s autumn meeting, where she won the chief handicap each day, but her win in the Cornwall Handicap at the Auckland meeting yesterday was her most impressive ehort *o date. Having shown that she can get a mile and a quarter, in good company, she must be given serous attention for longer journeys next sea: on She is a four-year-old mare by Kilbroney from Miss De \ ai, by All Red from Northern Rose, by Finland from Rose Shield, a sifter to Royal Artillery, by -iotchkiss irom Rose oi Woili: g.on, so that she boasts a very stout psagree, fun of staying lines. | The performance of Pamplona. in I finish.ng second in the Wingatui Steeplechase yesterday w.ll cause gen- | end satisfaction. The Otago crack, who I has been under a cloud lor some time, I is not nearly at his best yet, but it is pleasing to find that he has progressed so well in his preparation, and . it he continues to go on all right he j will be a welcome addition to the Grand National candidates.

TROTTING NOTES. Nominations for the Auckland Trot ting Club's winter meeting will close on Monday. * * * * Ncminations cf yearlings are due on Monday for the Great Northern Trott ng Derby, to be decided at the Auckland Trotting Club's spring meeting in 1C27. * * * * At the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's meeting yesterday, a number of riders and drivers went out with untidy and dirty gear. Several of them were cautioned and it is the intention of the officials to impose fines if there are any offenders in this respect on the second day of the meeting. Diamond Child won the Peninsula Handicap at Addington yesterday in de Live fashion, but there was no surprise when it was learned that his perform an e in the race was the subject of an inquiry. lie appeared to cause interference more than once on the journey, while his driver’s whip was flouri lied wildly all the way up the straight. For this and interfering with Wi.liam the Great the Stewards disqualified Diamond hild. * * * * The feature of the racing at Adding ton yesterday was the brilliant per for- ance of Waitaki Girl in winning the King George Handicap from the back mark. She started slowly, but after going a mi e she cut her oppon ents down as if they had been fourth raters, and she eventually won easily Her last six starts have produced five wins, while in her other race she was third, registering 4min 22sec, one of the best performances ever recorded in the Dominion over two mi’es. Apart from her speed, which entitles her to rank probably as the best pacing mare ever seen in the Dominion, Waitak: Girl is now thoroughly reliable at all stages of a race and from the style in which she won yesterday, she is not yet at the limit of her powers. * * * * Happy Rosa was responsible for a very attractive performance when she won the Yaldhurst Handicap at Add inglon yesterday. Its merit was en- : hanced by the fact that she lost a lot of ground through mixing her gait early, but she showed great speed once she got going, and trotting very so’idly. she had the race in safe keep,ng two furlongs from home. * * * * The American trotting stallion, Guy Parrish, was, a pronounced favourite for the opening event at Addington yesI terday, but he broke up badly soon I after the start and never got going again to have a chance. * * * * William the Great, who secured first place in the Peninsula Handicap at Addington yesterday, following on the i disqualification of Diamond Child, is ! a very useful three-year-old. He has ! put up several smart performances this . season, his record now standing at i three wins and five minor places. Next season he may work his way into much better company. * * * * Prince Pointer paced a very sound race in the King George Handicap at Addington yesterday and he may be among the winners again before the close of the season. * * * * Audobell’s success at Addington yesterday did not come out of its turn. It was his eighth start, but his first money-earning effort as a five-year-old. I He showed good form last season, and having made a fresh start, he looks ! like being better than ever next sea- * * * * The three-year-old Native Chief was unlucky to be beaten in the Stewards’ Handicap at Addington yesterday. He began slowly, but once he got going his great brilliancy soon carried him to a good position. He was in front at the entrance to the straight, ap parently with the race at his mercy. A : little further on he was allowed to ease ! up a little, and when A. Hendricksen sent Cardinal Logan after him at top speed, the three-year-old was unable to get going again, being beaten by a narrow margin, in the last stride. * * * * Kohara struck himself badly soon after the start of the Stewards’ Handicap at Addington yesterday, . n besides settling his chance, he inflicted injuries which may necessitate a spell. * * * * The Australian-bred gelding. Fight Ever, was more patiently handled than i some of his rivals in the Railway Handicap at Addington yesterday, and he came on the scene with a strong run at the entrance to the straight, to win easily. * * * * Countryman was a long way back after going half a mile in the Railway , Handicap at Addington yesterda}’, but 'he put up a brilliant effort over the I last three furlongs. Ilis performance ' suggested that he was more partial to racing under saddle than in harness. i * * * * | The Southland gelding Downcast made tw- appearances at Addington yesterday. After fading out at the finT sh of the mile and a quarter event, he erme <ut again, two races later, • tc lead practically all the way in the mile harness event. It was his first j win ( f the season, though he had shown j that he was in form by running sec--1 nd to S.lk Thread over two miles at • Oamaru last Saturday. * -.'fi * * Great Audubcn c.aimed three winI ners, and Harold Dillon two at Addington vest rday. * * * * Yesterday’s racing at Addington was broadcasted from the stewards’ stand, where the operator was provided with : facilities for viewing and describing the progress of each event. ADDINGTON TROTS. CANTERBURY PARK MEETING. The winter meeting of the Canterbury Park Troiung Club was conini.noed at Addington yesterday in pleasant condiLions. It was a bright, dear day, and though the air ’ was e nd, it was tempered by the sun, wh.cli was in evidence throughout tiie afteruoon. It was a welcome change from pa t experiences, as tile club had had i a succession of unfavourable days for ilie opening of previous winter meet- ' mgs, since it had been racing at Adding.on. There was a large attendance, inducing many enthusiastic followers of the sport who are restricted ; to holidays for their enjoyment of a ! day' racing The manag. merit of the nv • was up to he club's usual high t; d. All the stipendiary officials *t tl . r dutie. capably aid ill, i id nt. J Leslie, was u busy * ..lit, while an g n l l I .- t. w u d.i lent willUU A a res it, me minting wen. smoothly from start to finish of the day. The totallsator investments, follow-

*ng the recent trend, showed a decrease, -ne amount handled being £28,864, compared with £31,886 on the corresponding day last year. Atie June ajiu a naif harness race lor * its at, ana when TouiKiuson, wuo nus ai races and otuy go at her oeat spe-ed • n patches. m yesterday's race sue b.oae bauiy and gave away quite a| oetore settling down to Lrou Once sue the leaner. All tile credit oi the Winner s success is due to her trainer, ue--pite ner continued lailures m pa... ready for his special favouriLe. Should speed in a race she wiil w.u in tlie '* e* y best company. There was no more happy man on the course than tlie ex-Australian trainer at Hie success of Happy Rosa. Rose Audo, wno began slowly, finished up fast and just beat vv ildbine, who also dm not go off right. Rita Vivian and Merry Peter finished almost in line with Rose Audo and VV ildbine. Peter b ehx showed some speed early, but broke after going foui furlongs. Fille de Ball.n would not settle down to trot, nor would the favourite, <juy Parrish. Nelson Boy was slow to begin, but he trotted a fine race once he got going. Merry Peter trotted his usual sol.d, honest race. There was a good contest for the Peninsula Handicap, Diamond Child finally winn.ng rather comfortably. The winner put in her claim about two and a half furlongs from home, when her driver forced his way through on the rails, causing a good deal of interference to several horses. Diamond Child stayed out the distance in good style and won in brilliant fashion. The winner is by Harold Rothschild from Red Diamond, and was bred by Messrs Ste • \ enson and M’lntosh, of Southland. Like a lot of her sire’s progeny, she is improving with age. She is held under lease by Mr G. Cameron, who drove her. William the Grea. was always with the front division, and the three-year-old put up a capital performance. He met with some interference at the boti a of the back stretch, but he came home solidly, beating all but the* winnei\ Four Bells put up a good performance, as he had none the best of the running until reaching the straight I Bingen Lad went well for half the dis tance. Berenice, who was favourite, put in a run at the end of a round, but I she faded out at the finish. Prince [ Lyons finished up fast in fourth place. In the straight the driver of Diamond I Child flourished his whip a great deal. i and the Judicial Committee disqualified Diamond Child for the race for the ao- ‘ tion of her driver and for interference | with William the Great. I The King George Handicap produced ■ a capital contest, the field being in close order nearly the whole way Along the back tlie last time Waitaki Girl put In a great run and she led into the straight, winning by a couple of . lengths. Waitaki Girl was driven by J. Bryce, who was most patient with I the scratch mare. He was in no hurry I to catch the leaders, who travelled a | fast first, mile. As the field began to ! tire Bryce made up his ground and the | great stamina of Waitaki Girl did the rest. The winner is the most improved pacer racing in the best company in the Dominion. She was In her early | career erratic at the barrier and unI reliable as to gait. During this season ! she has improved out of all knowledge | at the barrier and In addition she does not bore so badly when racing. She is owned by Mr H. W. Aker, who trains her, and is by Harold Dillon from that good inare Stanley’s Child. Dillon Wilkes seemed to be laboured in his style. He finished second, but his action was faulty during the race, although he never went to a break. He has been somewhat unlucky in two mile races this season. Loganwood went a fine I race and is now on the top of his form. Dreamalion paced soundly all the way, but he had little dash at the end of the contest. Talaro was not I ready for two miles, but Harbour Light was going well up to a mile and a half. Talent led the field early, but was practically done with at the end of a mile. Roicole was favourite and was quickly in charge of affairs. About three furlongs from home, however, he was well settled. Becky Logan had every chance, but she did not make her effort along the beck the last time. Prince Pointer went a fine race, being always handy, and he finished up well. It was an attractive performance on the part of the New Brighton trained pacer. In a large field Winnie Dillon won the two mile saddle race with ease. The field was early strung out and many in the race possessed small claims to entry. Winnie Dillon stayed the distance out well. She was bred in the Methven district, being by Harold Dillon from Scottish Queen. Colehill, who had raced well at Oamaru last week, paced a fine race, but had no chance with the winner, having to again put up with second place. Trimmer, who was favourite, was never dangerous after the first mile. Alvira went well till a round to go, when she was don■ with. Mai whariti finished fourth, but was a long way back. Blue Thrope, the trotter, went solidly all the way and finished up strongly in third place. Audobeil practically led throughout in the two mile harness race for trotters and won comfortably. The winne. raced really well last season, but he has not done so well this year.- He is a five-year-old by Great Audubon from Annie Bells M’Kinney, and promises t be a fine trotter next season. During , his four-year-old career lie raced wiu improvement nearly every time he started. tie was turned out in good form' by his trainer, J. S. Wilson, who drove him. Koraki has never looked bette. and he trotted a fine race. Re look* ci ; as though he had a little more spee l than the winner, but lie did not ka; | quite so steadily to his gait. Red Oa.. went well. Re was the outsider of tli I field, but he trotted a fine race through I out. Money Spider finished fast in fourth place. Mangoutu was favourite but this fast mare misbehaved herself at the start and lost all her chance. Nelson Bell was not ready for two miles I nor was Whispering Willie, who trotted I solidly as long as his condition lasted | Engagement went very badly and *ou..g i Carbine broke up early in the race. 1 Burnie trotted well as long as his conI dition lasted. First Fashion showed i pmnty of speed but a couple of breaks [ were his downfall. Native Chief was favourite for the I mile and a quarter race, and after a , slow' beginning he gradually got into [ his gait. Along the back he put in a fine dash, and he entered the straigli. I with a good lead. Drawing out a I couple of lengths, J. J. Kenneriey ev.1 den cly thought he had the race m sal’ keeping, hut A. Hendriclcsen drove Cardinal Logan home fast and stole a victory from the favourite on the post, a certainly appeared as though Kenneriey threw tlie race away, by over confidence. Cardinal Logan has been a good stake-earner this season and is a useful pacer over any distance. Bessie Logan finishd fast and got third place. Kohara was a good second favourite but he broke up badly at the end of two furlongs. Downcast, after a good beginning, failed to race on. Escort went a poor race and Dalnahine did not look to be at his best. Queen's Own was early in the picture but she was well beaten at the end, whilst Bonny Logan finished up in fourth place, after pacing solidly all the way. Brutus is out of form over the distance and St Maura, after having every chance, faded out of the picture in the concluding stages. Fight Ever won the mile saudie event In convincing style, being nduen much more patiently than oth rs in the field The winner is an Australian pacer, who went into J. J. Kenneileys stable some time agvj and has been supported moa than once but has failed to race prom - neatly. R is a hard pulling pacer and in long distance events he lias no reserve at the end He seemed to race 1 much more generously under saddle, n, paid a good dividend, being unbacked by his connections. Countryman showed ft lot of speed and it is quite evident that this erratic imeer would be a great horse over two miles under saddle. He made no mistages and paced solidly Nantwich, who was favourite, went fast over the first half mile, hour Bells paced an even race throughout arid finishi ed in fourth place. Bismurate showed speed over the first half mile. Dark--1 nite did not race w-ell nor did Auguste ! Dillon It was a very fftst race | Tlie fifteen starters for the Au Revo r Handicap represented good sprintI ng form, but they failed to prov.de :• | very exciting contest. Downcast was in front practically all the way. The lithium! pacer began ver? smartly and though several of h:s opponents closeu on him after going two furlongs, he soon drew away again and for tlie remainder of the going he was not seri-

tive performance. Golden Devon began slowly and was not in the picture until two furlongs from home, but a good final run enabled him to beat Talent decisively for second place, though he never looked like giving serious trouble to the winner. Talent paced another sound race. Succession was always prominent in the bunch behind the leader and he may win again soon. Trenand, Asturio and Ivy Audubon all went well for about half a mile and then faded out. Latona lost her position early, while Whetu and Logan Chief were never prominent. AUCKLAND RACES. LANDBIRD’S SURPRISE WIN. (Special to the “Star.”) AUCKLAND, June 3. The opening event, the first division of the Jervois Handicap, provided a sensational winner in Bowman, one of tiie outsiders of the field. Rowley was a firm favourite, with Pegaway, ' Wenday and King Smock fairly well supported. Piton led to the straight from Maveelish, Wenday, Killute, Pega way and Bowman. The last-mentioned came through from the distance to win comfortably. The winner is a useful sort and revelled in the heavy going. Of the seven starters for the Greenlane Steeplechase Kendal was a firm favourite, Prince Rufus and Sansalino also receiving fair backing. Pendennis was | first to the initial obstacle, where Hokioi fell. Pendennis, Kendal and Prince Rufus raced in close company till going down the back the last time. Kendal, who was slightly in the lead, came to grief at the bottom of the hill. Pendennis then took charge, closely followed by Prince Rufus and Greekson. In a stirring finish Pendennis held his own to win by three-quarters of a length from Greekson. who got up in time to narrowly defeat Prince Rufus. Gambler’s Gold was fourth some distance All the acceptors started for the second division of the Jervois Handicap. It was a good betting race. Nucleus being the actual favourite. Pinon and Judge’s Box piloted the field to the straight, with Nucleus, Norma Talmadge. Titaness and Lomint well placed. Half a dozen appeared to have a chance at the distance, but Titaness drew T out in the last bit to win nicely from Lomint, with Quincoma, who came from a long way back in the straight, a good third, Thursby fourth close up. j r ive scratchings tor the Penrose Hur--1 Tub unopono-Wedding March bracket was made xavourile in a good bet Ling race. Tapuhi and West Aobey led to the first hurdle, where The Drifter and Crtss Abbey tell, a fate that betel Bizarro at the second obstacle. Karaehameha led past the stand, but fell at the third hurdle, leaving Wedding March, Brushwood Boy and a tar of the Bast in front. Tinopono and Alaric fell at the fourth hurdle when well placed. In the concluding stages Brushwood Boy did best, going on to win from Star i of the East by five lengths, Wedding | March a fair third and Bright Ligh' lourth The defection of Sir Roseberry, Gaze, King's Guard and Mahgoloire left fifteen starters for the Great Northern Hurdle Handicap. Erie was about tout) better favourite than Cureaform, with Llewellyn, Crown Coin and Archibald almost as well backed as Cureaform From the barrier Landbird was first away. He gave a touch of sensation to the race by striking hard the fence in front of the stewards’ stand. Bowden was unseated, but made a wonderful recovery. Zircon took charge from Archibald, Llewellyn, Black Cruiser, Peter Maxwell and Landbird. At this stage Erie, Cureaform and Sea De’il were last. Llewellyn was in charge passing the stand the second time, with Zircon, Black Cruiser, Landbird and Crown Coin handy, the last trio at this stage being Karamu, Peter Maxwell and Sea De’il. The order was unchanged down the back, but at the five-furlong post Landbird ran to the front, followed by Archibald, Llewellyn, Zircon and Kawini. In a good finish Landbird went on to win nicely from Kawini, with Zircon a fair third. Erie was fourth, Cureaform fifth, Lucullent sixth and Sea De'il next. This form enhances the prospects of Erie and Sea De’il for the Great Northern Steeplechase. Llewellyn also should be benefited by the gallop. He just failed to stay out the distance and required a race. The scratching of Income. Polonet and Master Doon left fifteen to start for the Cornwall Handicap. In a good netting race Nippy was rather better fancied than Tanadees, Town Bank, Lord Star and Degage. Muscari was first to show out, with Nip”v, Charlady and Barometer close up. Down the back Queen Emerald ran up second, and Lord Star and Gold Jacket also became prominent. Aporoaching the straight Lord Star took charge from Barometer, Gold Jacket, Nippy, Degage and Town Bank. At the distance Degage made her effort and came through to win comfortably from Lord Star, with Town Bank a good third and Nippy fourth. There were sixteen starters for the Hunt Club Hurdles, and the race was won very comfortably by Hypothesis, second favourite. Monday was first 'hoice and g'ot second. There was the usual crop of spills, but nothing serious occurred to horses or jockeys. Monday, Hypothesis and Pendavies were always prominent, and Mangahewa appeared to have a good chance when he fell at the six-furlong post. Hypothesis then took charge and was not troubled Ito win by four lengths. Monday and Pendavies had a good set to for second, the former prevailing. Cui Bono was fourth. A great field of twenty-seven started r or the concluding evening, the Members’ U*’ ndmnp. Betting took a wide range. Hoarari was favourite, with the bracket. Serrng-Golrl Pern, next choice. Little could be seen of th* race owing ‘o tbe fa’ling light. K'ngh-id led into '•>e straight from Dobbin. Hoarari. Nn-1-"’,no and Ned Kelly. In the straight r, 'cm Hoarari. with Kingfleld close up ‘bird, and York Abbey fourth. OTAKI RACES. MEGAN WINS CUP. (Special to the “Star.”) WELLINGTON, June 3. Great crowds attended the Otaki meeting and the club had a record gathering. Speculation was brisk and the totalisator investments showed an increase of over £SOOO, the figures being £19,947 last year and £25.0G.> to-day. rio big was the crowd that the appointments proved inadequate. The racing was good and surprises were not uncommon. Favourites won only two races. Town Crier fell during the running of the Waitohu Hack Handicap and his rider, V. Carroll, suffered slight concussion. The judging at the meeting came in for some criticism. Taitaiata and Sottano were the favourites for the Tararua Hurdle Handicap. Axle led through the straight the first time from Suspicion, Taitaiata. Slump. Birthmark and Gluement. Theie was no change along the back or till half a mile from horn, when Taitaiata went to the front just ahead of Axle, who was a few lengths ahead of Sir Wai and Slump. Slump moved up fast on the bend and led over the last fence, going on to win by three lengths from Taitaiata, who was four lengths ahead of Sir Wai, with Sottano finishing fast in fourth place. Of the big field for the Kuku Maiden Race, Acred was favourite, with Mister Gamp next in demand. Acred got out well and with Essential made the running in the early stages. Acred was just in front at the uome turn, with Mountain Star going pretty well not far away. Acred, ridden out, won by half a length from Mountain Star, who was a couple of lengths in front of Takaroa. Gold Girl, Bonny Dawn and Arrow River were in line next. Mister GaroP was badly placed all the way. Another big field faced the starter in the Waitohu Hack Handicap. Merle and Coot made the running to tl*f straight from Royal Land, with Bird and Hypnotic fairly well placed, uardant finished fast in the home run and just failed to get to Coot, who won very narrowly. Merle was half a length away third, Hypnotic fourth, Thomor-d fifth and Joy Bird sixth. Town Crte r i fell. i Shining Armour, Olympic and Merry Lay were the favourites for the R‘ l £' kawa Cu.>. Running through the ■ straight Megan and Pant gruel led front Shin g Armour, Kilfaire, Euphonium. Diogenes and Tame i- ox. Entering tn< : I back stretch Megan and PantagT* were together, with Shining I _niour going well a coui>i<L_j~J

lengths behind them, Diogenes next, and then Euphonium and Kilfaire. Rouex moved up a little later, and Kilfaire began to drift back. Another who moved up across the top was Merry Day. Megan took charge at the bottom of the straight from Pantagruel, Shining Armour and Euphonium. In the run home Shining Armour got up on the rails and won by a length from Megan. Pantagruel was half a length away third, Merry Day a fair fourth, then Rouex. Euphonium, Olympic, Kilfaire, Sunshot and Opa. Kilia and Subjection carried the bulk of the investments in the Otaki Hack Handicap. Puawhato and Subjection led out of the barrier, and along the back Puawhato drew clear. With half the journey covered Puawhato was still in charge from Subjection. Kilia, who had been knocked back in the early stages, came again, and Sir Moment and Ardfinan were working toward the front. Once in line for home Sir Moment cut down the field and won by a length from Subjection, with Ardfinnan half a length away. Kilia, who had to work a way throu ;h the field in the final stages, was fourth. Seventeen went to the post for the Rahui Handicap, and Orchid was favourite. Orchid began best and led along the back, with Lady Fingers close up, and Mireusonta, Huikai and Beaumont handy. There was no great change in the order on the way round to the straight. Orchid faded over the last bit and Lady Fingers won by a length. Orchid got the decision over Huikai for second, and Beaumont, Santonio, Mireusonta and Crossfire were the next to arThere was another big field in the Te Iloro Hack Handicap, eighteen going to the post. Captain Gazeley finished up a very warm favourite, and Minstrel Boy was a few pounds better backed than Kilmiss. Lin Arlington took the lead as soon as the field settled down, and close in behind him was Our Jack. Crossing the top Lin Arlington still was leading from Our Jack, with Captain Gazeley next, and then Minstrel Boy. Our Jack took charge at the bottom of the straight and drew away to win easily by fourj lengths from Minstrel Boy, who was two lengths in front of Debate. Then came Lin Arlington and Captain Gazeley. DUNEDIN RACES. CHARLATAN WINS. (Special to the “Star.”) DUNEDIN, June 3. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting was continued in beautifully fine weather. A strong sun was in evidence throughout the afternoon, and from a climatic point of view made the day most enjoyable. The racing was interesting, but a heavy overnight frost made the going more holding than on the first day, nevertheless some of the topweights acted well under the disadvantage of heavy going and heavy burden. There was a very large attendance, and the fact suggested that the club in future should endeavour to open the meeting on the holiday date. Kilris, Gay Queen and Spearmaid were struck out of the Silverstream Handicap, for which Miss Winkle went out a solid favourite. They got away from a good line, but Divinial was left. Paris, Fiench Bello and King Cup made the early running, with Miss Winkle waiting in behind them, with Jolly Glad next.. Miss Winkie joined the leaders at the turn, and coming under pressure beat French Bello by half a length. Jolly Glad drew up and finished a little over a length away third, with Paris a moderate fourth and Bilbo next. Miss Winkie acted well under weight, but she really was a class too good for the opposition. Listening Post ran in the colours, of Mr W. H. Broad in the Provincial Handicap, in which all on the card went to the post. Deucalion carried about £2OO more than Full Swing, who had the services of Emerson and carried extra support on that account. Franchise gave a good deal of trouble at the post and Listening Post also played up a bit. They got away to a fair start, with Geranial dwelling and being the last to leave. Francaise ran to the front before reaching the back stretch, and was attended by Full Swing, Kilfane and Goosestep as they ran along the back, with Ravenna also lying handy. Listening Post and King Sol were always at the tail of the field. Francaise was still in charge as they straightened for home, with Goosestep, Full Swing, Ravenna, Kilfane and Geranial following. Ravenna ran to the front inside the distance, where Geranial, who had been taken round on the outside, was putting in a run. Ravenna stalled off Geranial and beat her by half a length. Francaise stayed well and finished a good half-length away, with Kilfane close up fourth. Then came Goosestep, Listening Post and King Sol. Frisco Mail was backed down to a short price in the Otago Hurdle Handicap, and he satisfied the confidence of the public by completely outclassing Jhe opposition. Bonatic and Bonomel quickly opened up a big gap from Coastguard and Frisco Mail. Bonatic tipped out on the stand hurdle and Coastguard ran up to Bonomel at the hurdle near the mile post. Going along the back Coastguard, Adjutor, Frisco Mail, Bonomel and Sayonora were running in fairly close order. Bonomel was first to drop out. Frisco Mail was in charge with Adjutor at the far turn, and they were joined by Coastguai'd as they went to the penultimate hurdlo, Sayonara lying next and improving his position. Coastguard came down, and the favourite, leading over the last went on to win comfortably by four Lengths from Adjutor, who beat Sayonara by a similar distance. Beauty Light finished a bad fourth. A. E. Ellis broke a collarbone when Coastguard fell, but the rider of Bonatic escaped injury. Chickwheat was made a good favourite tor the Wairongoa Handicap, with Sun Up next in demand. From a good start Dancing Days led out with Clontarf, Sol toe, Ecuador and Bugle Note. Chickwheat began well, but soon lost his place. Dancing Days and Clontarf carried on ihe running, and going up the rise were followed by Ecuador, Sun Up, Soltoe, Chickwheat and Bugle Note. Clontarf dropped out and Dancing Days led Ecuador into the straight, where the latter wore down the leader and beat her by a neck. Carnot was a moderate fourth, about four lengths away, followed by Tione and Clontarf. The field on the card went to the post for the Wingatui Steeplechase, and provided a fine, spectacular race over country. They ran in fairly close order all the way, except that Tigerland had dropped back through losing ground at his fences. Cartoon made most of the running and they carried safely until Kipling dropped his rider at the final sod wall and ditch. Mettle Drift, Frenchman, Cartoon and Pamplona were racing in a bunch going along the back, wun Charlatan lying handy and Tigerland further back. Mettle Drift failed to negotiate the post and rails, and Frenchman dropped back. Cartoon blundered at the water jump and lost ground. Pamplona led Charlatan over the last fence, but his condition failed and Charlatan beat him in the run home. Tigerland drew up and finished a fair third. The Janefleld Handicap provided an excellent betting race. Brightling was a good favourite, but Ronaki, Irish. Spean Bridge and Buoyant were all well backed. They were dispatched from a good line, in which Brightling dwelt and Clarion nearly unshipped his rider. Buoyant and Ronaki were first out, but the latter was steadied and Cassolette soon joined Buoyant in the lead. The trio named led into the straight. Brightling was wide out as they turned for home. At the distance Ronaki put in his claim, and in a punishing finish beat Cassolette by a neck. Buoyant was over a length away, and then came rholomon and Spearmaid. The favourite last his chance by failure to begin, and had, in consequence, to cover some extra ground in an effort to come round his field. Os ter man and Happy Mac, who carried the bulk of the support accorded those in the Forbury Steeplechase failed to survive the course. The start was mulled up and the field got away in two sections. Barrister, Galaxy, Blazmg Light and Osterman broke away and got twenty lengths in front of the others when going to the first fence, overman tipped out at the brush leadstrai6ht and De Cruse fell . w all. Happy Mac crashed of tlle double in the back stretch and Mystic Boy dropped his rider fj'll rrister and Galaxy were i ithf i’ w of Masama and Blazing * 6r and Galaxy landed over the last fence together. The latter staypoivve * beaf Barrister in the i,,®' Light beat the soona nTnst n^tU W third plare - 11 wa9 really spoilt race, as the start Pink Note disputed favouritism for the Invermay Welter HanAnally finished fa-

vourito. They broke off from a good line. Snatcher was slow »o move. Heather Lad and The Harp were first; to show out from Sprinkler. Rapier and All Style. King- Sol led along the bac’f from Sprinkler and The Harp. Rapier and All Style led Circulation in the straight, and then Rapier took charge, but Pink Note, who had covered a good deal of ground, got to him and won by a long head. Heather Lad was over a length away third, with Circulation fourth and King Sol and Ar**iche next. RACE RESULTS. CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. RAILWAY HANDICAP (in saddle). Of 260 sovs; second horse 52 sovs and third horse 26 sovs from the stake. Class 2min 17sec. One mile. 9 FIGHT EVER. Mr A. E. Bussell's br g, by Honest Huon— Mascot, 6yrs, 24yds behind (J. R. Kennerley) 1 2—COUNTRYMAN. Messrs Clarkson and Graham's b g, by Logan Pointer—Country Belle, 6yrs, 24yds behind (A. Butterfield) .. 2 I—NANTWICH, Mr H. F. Nicoll's b f, by Nelson Bingen—Pearlchild, 12yds behind (R. B. Berry) .... 3 4 Macaranda scr, 12 Joyful scr. 11 Riot scr, 8 Tarzan scr, 10 Nipper scr, 5 Bismurate 12yds bhd, 3 Four Bells 12 yds, 6 Why Worry 12yds, 13 Lady Embrace 24yds, 14 Gleaming 48yds, 7 Darknite 48yds and 15 Auguste Dillon 60yds also started. Riot opened up a gap of several lengths at the start and at the end of two furlongs he was four lengths in front of Nantwich, with Bismurate and Why Worry next. Turning into the back stretch Riot was still four lengths clear of Nantwich, with Bismurate and Four Bells next, just in front of Nipper. Two furlongs from home Nantwich was closing up and Riot retired on reaching the straight, where Fight Ever had joined Four Bells. A hundred yards from the post Fight Ever headed Nantwich and went on to win by three lengths from Countryman, who finished very fast and beat Nantwich by three lengths, with Four Bells close up. Times—2min 12 l-ssec, 2min 12 4-ssec, 2min 14 2-ssec. AU REVOIR HANDICAP (In harness). Of 300 sovs; second horse 60 sovs and third horse 30 sovs from the stake. Class 2min 15sec. One mile. 4—DOWNCAST, Mr J. Hislop’s ch g, by Adonis—Castout, aged, scr (A. M’Leilan) 1 9—GOLDEN DEVON, Mr V. Alborn's ch g, by Great Audubon —Lady Devon, aged, 36yds bhd (Owner) 2 2 TALENT, Mr W. F. Magson’s blk g, by Calm—Betty Martin, aged, 12yds bhd (H. Frost) 3 13 Rebel scr. 5 Asturio scr, 1 Trenand scr, 6 Latona 12yds bhd, 3 Succession 12yds, 7 Ivy Audubon 12yds. 10 Bruce 12yds, 14 Alto Chimes 24yds, 8 Whetu 24yds, 11 Ben Ohau 36yds, 13 Willie Logan 48yds and 5 Logan Chief 72yds also started. Downcast was smartest out, followed by Trenand, but at the end of two furlongs Bruce joined Downcast in the lead, with Asturio, Succession and Trenand handy. Half a mile from home Downcast was leading Bruce by two lengths, with Succession, Talent and Ivy Audubon two lengths further back. Talent followed Downcast round the home turn, where Golden Devon was closing up. Downcast held his place in front and won by three lengths from Golden Devon, who beat Talent by half a length, with Succession close up. Times —2min 13 3-6 sec, 2min 11 3-ssec, 2mix» 13 4-ssec. HAWKE’S BAY TROTTING CLUB. Per Press Association. HASTINGS. June 3. The Hawke’s Bay Trotting Club's winter meeting was held in cold, but fine weather. The track was In good order. The attendance was large. The totalisator handled £10,822 for seven races, against £10,656 last year, when there were eight races. Results;— CLIVE HANDICAP (in harness), of 120 sovs; class 3min 45sec. One mile and a half. I—Mary Audubon, scr (A. J. Corrigan) 1 4—Halmore. 24yds behind 2 7 Little Huia. scr 3 11 Young Wilkin scr, 8 Zoe M’Kinney scr, 9 Mount Logan scr. 6 Roamer scr. 10 Castle Chimes scr, 12 Point Logan scr, 5 Audubon Patch 12yds behind. 3 Bell Dial 12yds, and 3 Nellie Parson 24yds. also started. Won by a length, one and a half lengths between second and third. Time —3min 4lsec. TE HAPARA HANDICAP (in harness), of 120 sovs. Class 3mln 54sec. One mile and a half. I—Trampfast, scr (W. T. Lowe) .. 1 3 Miss Native, scr 1 8— Some Jazz, 192yds behind 3 10 Ben Bingen scr, 2 Petroleuse scr. 7 Tui Bells 48yds behind, 5 Brian Bingen 72yds, 6 Raima 96yds, 9 Annette 96yds, 4 Sweet Memory 120yds, and 11 Plunder 120yds also started. Won by four lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time—3min NAPIER HANDICAP (in harness), of 120 sovs. Class 3min 40sec. One mile and a half. 3 Cora Tacks, 12yds behind (A. Broughton 1 7 Blue Glen, scr 8— Uramie, 48yds behind 3 5 Golden Stone scr, 4 Makouri Bell 12yds behind, 2 Karma 12yds, 1 High Sea 13yds. 9 Moko Chief 24yds. 10 Tui Zolock 24yds, 11 Ajax 3Gyds, and 6 Tj-pist 48yds also started. Won by half a length, third horse four lengths away. Time—3min 34sec. EAST COAST HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs. Class 4min SOsec. Two miles. 4 Marshall Neil, 6pyds behind (L. F. Berkett) 1 3—Peterwah, 132yds behind 2 10— Master Cute, 36yds behind .... 3 8 Jingal scr, 5 High Sea scr, 6 Van Rich 12yds behind. 7 Gold Dial 36yds, 2 Glenaray 30yds. 1 The Shrew 84yds and 9 Van Cap 144yds also started. Won by a length, third horse two lengths away. Time—4min 43sec. HASTINGS HANDICAP (in harness), of 120 sovs. Class 3 min ssec. One mile and a quarter. I—Una Dillon, scr (R. C. Fisher) .. 1 3—Blue Glen. 24yds behind 2 12—Lockette, 36yds behind 3 10 Val Locanda scr, 5 Mary Audubon scr, 14 Gladiolus scr, 7 Fliton scr, 6 Audubon Patch scr, 9 Golden Stone scr, 2 Hal more scr, 9 Hal Huon scr. 13 Bell Dial scr, S Little Hula scr, and Limited 24yds behind, 4 Nellie Parson 12yds, and 11 Moko Chief 24yds also started. Won by three lengths, a length between second and third. Time—2min 5 7 sec. WAIKANAE HANDICAP (in harness), of 140 sovs. Class omin osec. Two miles. 1— Trampfast, scr (W. T. Lowe) 1 2 Wakefield, 12yds behind 2 5 72yds behind a 11 Jack Holt scr, 9 Tui Bells scr. 8 Brian Bingen 12yds behind, 10 Annette 60vds, 7 Plunder 96yds, 4 King Peter 96yds, 6 Sweet Memory 108 yds and 3 Some Jazz 192yds also started. Won by two lengths, third horse five lengths away. Time—4min 58sec. JUNE HANDICAP (in harness), of 130 sovs. Class 2min 40sec. Nine furlongs. 3 The Shrew, 24yds behind (W. Head) 1 4 re«.eiwal), 72yds behind 2 7- —Master Cute, 12yds behind .... 3 6 Van Rich scr, 1 Typist scr, 11 Ajax scr, 2 Uramic scr, 8 Gold Dial scr, 5 Rona 36vds behind and Lady Joan 96yds, 10 Marshall Neil 24yds and 9 Van Cap 84yds also started. Won by two lengths, a length artd a. half between second arid third. Time—2rnin 36e4c.