RACING AND TROTTING NOTES

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18186, 20 June 1927, Page 2

RACING AND TROTTING NOTES

RACING FIXTURES. June 22—Hawke's Bay Hunt Club. June 24. 25—Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club. July 2—Ashburton County Racing- Club. July 3 2, 14. 16—Wellington Racing Club. July 21—Waimate Hunt Club. July 23—South Canterbury Hunt Club. July 30—Christchurch Hunt Club. August 9, 11, 13—Canterbury Jockey Club. NOMINATIONS. June 20—Wellington Racing Club. June 28—Waimate Hunt Club. June 30—South Canterbury Hunt Club. July I—Canterbury Jockey Club. July 13—Christchurch Hunt Club. July 22—Canterbury Jockey Club. HANDICAPS. June 23—Ashburton County Racing Club. June 2S—Wellington Racing Club. July 3—Waimate Hunt Club. July 13—South Canterbury Hunt Club. Julv 10—Canterbury Jockey Club. July 25—Christchurch Hunt Club. August I—Canterbury Jockey Club. ACCEPTANCES. June £l—Hawke’s Bay Hunt Club. June 23—Hawke’s Bay Jockey CluQ.. June 2 7—Ashburton County Racing July 4—Wellington Racing Club. July 12—Waimate Hunt Club. ■ Julv IS—South Canterbury Hunt Club. July 22—Canterbury Jockey Club. July 27—Christchurch Hunt Club. August 4—Canterbury Jockey Club. TROTTING FIXTURES. June 22—Auckland Trotting Club. j u lv 2—Ashburton County Racing Club. July 21—Waimate Hunt Club. July 23—South Canterbury Hunt Club. August 6, 10, 12—-Metropolitan Trotting Club. / NOMINATIONS. June 28—Waimate Hunt Club. June 30—South Canterbury Hunt Club. July 14—Metropolitan Trotting Club. HANDICAPS. June 23—Ashburton County Racing Club. j u ly s—Waimate Hu fit Club. July 13—South Canterbury Hunt Club. July 19—Metropolitan Trotting Club. A CCF.PT A N CBS. June 27—Ashburton County Racing Club. July 12—Waimate Hunt Club. July IS—South Canterbury Hunt Club. August 2—Metropolis 1 * Trotting Club, RACING NOTES. Nominations for the Wellington Racing Club’s winter meeting will close at niiie o'clock to-night. * * * * The Southland trainer, F. J. M'Kav, has arrived at Riccarton with a batch of Mr W. T. Hazlett’s horses. The team is made up of Frenchman, Paris, Irish, Father O’Flynn, Glad Light and the rising three-year-olds Latin Quarter (Thurnham—Moulin Rouge), and Slanther (Thurnham—Wild Colleen). It is doubtful if any of these horses will go to Trentham. but they will remain at Riccarton until after the Grand National meeting. Some of them are very forward but they have come north to get the benefit of the better track conditions available at Riccarton. * * * * The three-year-old gelding Rascal, by Absurd from Manty. has been purchased by a Christchurch sportsman, Mr G. Drury, and he is expected to arrive at Riccarton this week, to go into F. P. Claridge’s stable. V - :-!• ¥ Mustard Pot is the latest addition to F. P. Claridge’s team. The General Latour gelding is ten years old and he has not raced for more than three, years. * * * F. P. Claridge is working a two-year-old fillv by Day Comet from Week End, the dam of Economist.

George Price is due to arrive in the Dominion, on a brief visit, by this week's steamer from Sydney.

There is a rule which prevents a horse from being entered or started in which a paid official at the meeting has any interest. A remit to come before the Racing Conference next month proposes to exclude from the operation of the rule medical practitioners, veterinary svtrgeons or solicitors receiving professional remuneration from the club.

Bsfore a horse can be entered for a race (foals and yearlings excepted), the name proposed for the horse must be registered with the Racing Conference. It is proposed to charge a fee of five shillings for registration of the name.

The Rules of Racing provide for highweight races, in which hurdle and steeplechase riders have the mounts, but if no such rider is available, a licensed jockey may be substituted. A remit to come before the Racing Conference next month suggests a penalty of 101 b for the flat race jockey. The proposal is a good one, and, if carried, it will prevent abuse of a rule which has much to commend it.

-:<• # * * The trouble with the Cornwall Handicap winner Lomint is in the ligament. She is to be spelled for three months, and at the end of that period will be examined by a veterinary surgeon. A decision will then be made as to whether she will be given another preparation or sent to the stud.

The Australian two-year-old Royal Feast won 13,119 sovs in stakes this season, and eight other two-year-olds, including the Paper Money youngster The Wensum, won 2000 soys or more. The Wensum won four races and was third twice in six starts, and gathered £235S in stakes.

* * * * During his visit to Victoria the Duke of York was responsible for christening a juvenile thoroughbred. When trainer L. J. M’Cann purchased the yearling son of Woorak and Golden beauty for 1700 guineas, last March, he was acting on behalf of Mr M’Dermott, and that owner asked the Duke of York to suggest a name, which he did by choosing King's Cup for the young ’un, which has been bestowed upon him.

Mr Clever, the Sunstar—Wife of Bath four-year-old English stallion, landed at Auckland, was a well-performed two-year-old, and at his first start he won the Molyneau Stakes by five lengths. After winning and running into second place five times at that age, he was badly galloped on. Few horses have entered the Dominion with stronger cre.dentials, for not only is his sire, Sunstar (an English Derby winner) credited with such successes at the stud as Buchan (with a full book at a fee of 400 guineas!, North Star 111. (sire of the best American two-year-old in 1926), Craig an Erau, Galloper Light and Skyrocket, commanding fees of 250 guineas in England, etc., but his dam. Wife of Bath, is own sister to the Earl of Derby’s noted sire Chaucer, and a half-sister to Swynford. champion sire in England in 1924. Wife of Bath is also the dam of Port Sunlight, the dam of Archery, imported by Mr T. B. Reid, and sold at the Elderslie dispersal sale at 4500 guineas. A brood mare in Crispena, closely related to Mr Clever, sold for the top price of 8200 guineas at the Newmarket December

sales last year, and two yearling colts claiming close relationship also realised 5500 guineas and 5200 guineas. As a yearling Archery realised the great price of 9600 guineas.

According to a report from Dunedin, the Tractor filly Dismantle was priced a few days ago, and the figure quoted ran to 1000 guineas. Dismantle is a rising four-year-old sister to Overhaul, who was sold at 1000 guineas during the Dunedin winter meeting.

Tn naming his horses, Mr W. E. Bidwill has consistently maintained the terminal letters “ion” to the titles selected, and this year the Wairarapa sportsman has conferred the name of Stanchion on the gelding by Limond from Termination, and that of Administration on the filly by Day Comet from Imagination.

Mr G. M. Currie, who is spending a holiday in Sydney, told me at Rosehill that he had received a cable from England saying Limond's half brother, Pornbal, had been purchased on his behalf (says “Pilot”). Pornbal, who is by Pommern, was unsuccessful at two years, but won four races in succession at three years, ope being at eleven furlongs, another at ten, and two at a mile. At that age he also ran second to that good horse, Inkerman, in the Doncaster Three-year-old Stakes, being beaten only a length and a half. Subsequently Pornbal was sold, and was sent to India. I do not know how he fared there, but his English form, and his relationship to Limond, make him a desirable addition to New Zealand's bloodstock. The stallions Mr Currie is using are Limond, Absurd, and Thespian, and, at a fee of *2oogns., is it difficult to get a mare to Limond, so great is the demand for him. Absurd’s list for the coming season is-also full. Aspic (Polymelus—Jelly) and Joanfox (Juggernaut TI.), the mares bought for Mr Currie last year, were left in England to foal. The former now has a colt by Cicyon, and the other mare a filly by the St Leger winner. Royal Lancer. Presumably they will be* sent to New Zealand with Pornbal. “In no circumstances can the totalisator take the place of the bookmaker,” said Mr Fred Howard, managing director of the Stadium Club, London. He was recently speaking of its practicability on the racecourse. A totalisator had been installed for some years at the Stadium Club under his management, and he claims to speak from experience as being- the first in Europe to introduce the Au.srtra.lian electric machine. “I do not think that the totalisator will come into general Use for a number of years, if ever,” he said. “First of all, Britishers like to use their brains, and, if it is possible, to snatch a point or two during the betting. They have not been educated to the machine, which places everyone on the same level. Very often there are races when the totalisator would be absolutely useless, as, for example, when there is a hot favourite, or only one or two runners. The majority ■will not speculate until they are given a lead, which often occurs so late that few would be in a position to use the ‘tote’. Races are often so late that it would be impossible for the majority to recover their winnings before the next race. Like most electrical machines, totalisators occasionally go wrong. This would be very awkward if it occurred at a big race.’’ The only points in. favour of the totalisator, Mr Howard summed up as follow’: “Generally better prices would be paid. You can back a horse for a place only. You can back a horse each way with six runners, and for first and second with five runners. If the totalisator were installed, the present system of racing would have to be materially altered. It would mean fewer races with longer intervals.” “I am willing to bet £IOO, with anybody at the Victoria Club that the Government does not sanction and put into operation the totalisator this year or next year,” said Mr James Sutters, the well-known commission agent. “Personally, I have reached a state of mind when I don’t care much if we have the totalisator system or not. Seeing that we have the betting tax, things could not be worse from the commission agent’s point of view.” * * * # * “ Sickle is fit, but -is not a second Sansovino. I only wish ,he was,” declared his owner, Lord Derby, at the Press Club's Derby luncheon in London on the eve of the great Epsom classic, which was attended by owners, trainers, and jockeys, including B. Carsiake, the Australian horseman. Lord Derby added: “ I hope I win. The trainer and the jockey are satisfied, but every owner, trainer, jockey is equally hopeful.” Mr Curzon, owner of the favourite and the subsequent winner, said: “Call Boy is all right. I believe he will be battling over the last furlong, because he is five to seven pounds Ijetter than any other three-year-old.” Sir Victor Sassoon, the owner, expressed the opinion: '* Hot Night is no longer temperamental or like a wellknown film star. He is saving up his temperament for Wednesday.” Lord Lascelles confessed: “Nothing has ever put the fear of God in me so much as when the Press declared that I was backing Adam's Apple, which I couldn’t see losing.” Lord Birkenhead said: “ We’ve heard a lot about everyone wanting the best horse to win. People do not want the best horse to win. They want their own horse to win. They don't care a brass farthing whether it is the best or worst. Neither do I.” Steve Doneghue, jumping on a chair, exclaimed: “No horse has made greater improvement in the last three months than Lone Knight. I think an outsider will win, and Lone Knight is the best outsider.” Like most jockeys Donoghue proved a bad tipster. He was well out of his forecast of the result of last year’s Derby at the same gathering. TROTTING NOTES. There was a big contingent of Canterbury horses racing at the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting, which oponed on Saturda}’, but the results did not come up to expectations. Great Earl was the only winner, and in addition the Oamaru gelding, Terence Dillon, scored another success for the South Island. Cardinal Logan and Tamerlane each filled second place, while Peter Bingen earned a third and a fourth. * *■ * * Silk Thread fell while racing in the Campbell Handicap at the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting on Saturday, bringing down the favourite. Machine Gun, also Billy Sea and Dick Dillon. *’ *■ * * The withdrawal of Western King from his engagements at the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting on Saturday was due to the fact that his registration papers had not arrived from Sydney. * * * * The manner in which the recent Sydney importation. Western King, came up the straight with Peter Bingen when the speed was right on at the end ol a soundly-run mile and a half on the Auckland track one day last week favourably impressed the trackwatchers, and left no doubt that lie can stretch out in fine style. Jt will be very interesting to see how he will shape in his coming engagements, more especially as divergent, opinions ‘ have been expressed about his ability bv Auckland enthusiasts.

Terence Dillon, the winner of the chief event at the Auckland Trotting Club’s meeting on Saturday, hails from the Oamaru district, being a member of J. Henderson’s team. He is a four-year-old by Author Dillon. His race record gives him claims to take very •high rank, and he is a great advertisement for his sire, being a speedy pacer, with plenty of stamina. His entry into Cup company should not be long delayed. * *► * • The win scored by Great Earl at the Auckland Trotting 'Club’s meeting on Saturday was a very easy one, but this is nothing new for the Great Audubon gelding, who made an exhibition of his opponents in a race at Addington a few weeks ago. Great Earl, who is only a four-year-old, is generally regarded as one of the most promising young pacers seen out for some time past, and the opinion is freely held that he will find his way into the best class early next season. * * j* At the Auckland Trotting Club's meeting on Saturday, the stipendiary stewards were dissatisfied with Uncle Bert’s performance in the Mangere Handicap as compared with his second to Great Earl later in the afternoon in the Hobson Handicap. Uncle Bert had only £92 on his chance in ' the first start, but £421 was rung rip the second time and he ran second practically all the way. After the Hobson Handicap, the owner (Mr J. Lynch) was before the Judicial Committee. After hearing evidence it was decided that, although not altogether satisfied, no action would be taken. * * * * The death is announced from West Australia of the New Zealand-bred pacer Sir Hector, by Electioneer from Tracey Belle, at the age of twenty seve:v years. Sir Hector did most of his racing in the colours of Dr Thacker, and he was a good performer in his day. Later on he spent a few years at the stud in Southland, where lie sired a number of winners before lie went to~ Australia.

AUCKLAND TROTTING MEETING.

CANTERBURY HORSES DISAPPOINT. (Special to the “Star.”) AUCKLAND, June 13. The Auckland Trotting: Club's winter meeting- was commenced in fine weather, though ft few showers fell earty in the afternoon. There was a large attendance, a big contingent of Canterbury sportsmen being present. The racing was interesting and most of the finishes were close. The track was very holding, ow’ing to the recent rains, although it afforded good if slow going. The times of the various races were naturally slow. The totalisator figures, in common with all North Island clubs, showed a. decline. Loch Moigh.. who was one of the first to begin in the Mangere Handicap, lost his position at the end of half a mile and looked as though he had no chance. "When the straight was reached, however, he shot out from the ruck and just, -beat Mars. The winner is a four-year-old by Nelson Derby from Flying Bells, and is the first of his sire’s progeny to race. He is a well-built, solid sort of pacer, possessing a good action and plenty of stamina. Me is owned by Mr Mitchell, of Palmerston North. Mars, who is locally owr.ed, did not have too good a passage in the early stages, but over the last, half of the distance he was in the lead. His driver evidently did not realise the opposition of Loch Moigh till too late. Admiral Lo<-h went a good threatened danger. Dillon Muon went a poor race. Marionette showed Tip prominently for more than half the distance and then stopped. Amaru's showed some speed, but did not pace at all attractively. Appeal, who has not raced for some time, made no rlace of the Winter Handicap, as he early established about a six lengths’ lead and was never troubled, winning easily. The winner is by Ghoai, a brother to Ribbonwood; and is 'trained at Te Awamutu, Tamerlane gave promise of troubling the winner early, but put in a break and lost, ground. Bussell’s horse finished well and got second. The Otago goldfields trotter, Peter Boy, who has a few wins tn his credit, broke soon after the start and lost ground. When he got going again he did not go steadily for long, and he was beaten, with a round to go. He was well backed by the southern contingent present at the meeting, Kempton would not trot steadily, breaking repeatedly. Direct Action plugged along behind the leader, finishing fourth. The Taranaki trotter, Great Change, at no stage looked dangerous. Nourmahal was with the crowd chasing the leader half a mile from home, when she commenced to stop. Terence Dillon won the chief t worn ile harness event in convincing style. The Oamaru-trained and owned paced looked bright and well, and it was noticeable in the preliminary and also in the race that he was not pulling so hard as usual. The winner was always well placed arid once the straight was reached he drew right away and won comfortably. .T. M’Lennan, who drove him, stated that he had a wonderful escape when the accident happened, as his sulky wheel went over the head of .Silk Thread, who was on the ground. The sulky went up in the air and he was nearly thrown out. Cardinal Logan finished fast on the rails and got second money, after pacing a fine race. Imprint was the surprise of the race, as he went away very slowly and later made a mistake, which cost him ground. Despite all this, the Nelson-owned pacer was always in a handy position in the last round and he finished third. Peter Bingen, who did not pace with his usual brilliancy, was fourth, just in front of Lord Nepean, who was one of the leading division throughout. . Silk Thread fell just after going out of the straight the first time and brought down Billv Sea. Machine Gun and Dick Dillon, besides interfering with several others. Nelson Fame led the field in the earlv stages, but before the straight was .reached the last time he was beaten. Countryman went badly and so did Peterwah. Anselm paced a fine race for a mile and a half, but Jewel Pointer was never dangerous. Holly Boy wont a serviceable race, being always in the picture till the last furlong. Great Earl was a hot favourite for the Hobson Handicap, the only others who were backed with any confidence being Direct Wood and Marshal Neil. The favourite went away fast, led the field throughout, and was never troubled. His performance at Addington, early in the month, stamped him as a most Improving pacer. and his last effort further demonstrated his ability to go two miles. It was quite a satisfactory effort, and Great Earl Is not yet at the end of his tether. Uncle Bert chased the favourite throughout, and got second, whilst Respect, who was always prominent, was third. Direct. Wood did not seem able to get going over the first mile, hut he paced pleasingly in the second half, and finished in fourth place. Marshal Neil was never dangerous, and finished up fifth. Gold Jacket would not begin, while Ruapere and Amaris did not see out the journey. harness race* for trotters, Betty Moko just getting up in the last stride, and winning by the narrowest of margins. The winner was a fine yofmg trotter, and she has gradually gone on improving. She was driven by the veteran, W. Orange, who has few superiors, either in saddle or sulky, with trotters. The Tartar, who is by Wildwood Junior from the ex-champion mare, Emmeline, put up a fine race. He is a reputed non-stayer, but he lasted long enough to almost succeed. The Taranaki-owned lister Beatrice trotted solidly all the way, but did not. have quite enough speed. Ingle Bingen went a very poor race, never being in the picture. Frisco Beau trotted a solid race all tiio way, and was only beaten for speed. Peter M*Kinney was never dangerous. Trampfast, who was favourite, wag slow to begin, ahd he had to keep well out from the rails in attempting to pass the field. This took a lot out of Lowe’s horse, and although he looked like having a chance with a round to go, he failed to sustain his effort. Eizear went away slowly, but caught Trampfast, only to break and lose all her ground. When she- really settled down to trot, the. Canterbury-trained mare showed great, brilliancy, and finished in fifth place, going very fast .

Mars, who had finished second to Loch Moigh in the first race.. won the mile and a quarter race convincingly. He was always near the front, and along the back stretch the last time he went to the post and won comfortably. He is a useful pacer, who is very well at present. Kolioro, who had raced earlier in the day, also put up a creditable performance, whilst the ancient Woodvale was well suited to the distance, desspite the fact that he made a bad beginning. Henry Logan was favourite, but he did not at any time threaten danger, finishing just in front of Riehore, who went a fair race. Rockaway was the only o.ther in the field who looked like, having- a chance. Tui Zolock was always in the picture, and finisb.ed in fourth place. Nelson Fame, on account of his good showing in the two-mile event, was favourite for the mile harness race, with Bell Harold second, and the Oamaru mare. Final M'Kinney. third choice.. It was not a good race, as Lady Dunmore (one of the outsiders of the field), together with the favourite, cleared away ahd got a big lead. In the race up the straight, the outsider outstayed the favourite, and won decisively. The winner is owned by Mr Wilfred Johnstone, who owns Daytime and other pacers, but is trained at Olahuhu by A. W. Broughton, who drove her. She is a useful sort. Fame showed exceptional speed, but the two-mile race had sapped a lot of his powers. Peter Bingen went a -fine race, hut he, too, was feeling the effects of his two-mile effort. Final M’Kinney was well placed in the early stages, as was Nantwich. but both failed in the last quarter of a mile. Rev Logan never threatened danger, but Jean Darling went well for half a mile. Jewel Pointer finished fourth, and he, too, had a two-mile race earlier in the day. WINTER SPORT AT NAPIER. CROWN COIN WINS STEEPLECHASE. (Special to the “Star.”) NAPIER, June IS. The Napier Park tweeting was held today in bright sunshine, the track being in excellent order. The attendance was only fair, and speculation was on the light side. The falls in the jumping races were not followed by serious results. In the Moteo Hack Hurdle Handicap. Peneus wound up a slightly better favourite than Peshwa, with Aratura at a liberal price. Aratura led out from I’eneus. Swtet Heather, Rakapongo and Mountain Top. The last-named ran off ;i t the first fence, which Ballyfarnort and Lombardo ran down, both scrambling over the wing. Aratura was bowling along in front well clear of Peneus passing the stands, with Sweet Heather, Lakauponga, Peshwa and Great Day following at intervals. Rakauponga lost his rider two fences from home, and Peneus could not make any impression on Arataura, who won by ten lengths. Peshwa was ten lengths away third, with Great Day and Sweet Heather ihe only others to finish. Lombardo ran off at the last fence. Ballyfarnon followed suit. The placed horses should all be worth keeping in mind again. The Petane Hack Steeplechase saw Hokipi favourite, with fair support for Merry Singer, Woden, Rangi Sarto and Handy. Hokiol and Fairfield led to the first fence, and once over Handy took charge from Woden, Merry Singer, Fairfield and Hokioi, with Kirkwood well hack. There was little change over the first mile, except that Fairfield dropped out of the leading bunch and Rangi Sarto moved up a little. Merry Singer showed out momentarily in front six furlongs from home, but fell at the post and rails, while Scornful, who was toiling in the rear, was pulled up. This left Woden, Hokioi and Handy out by themselves. Hokioi just led Handy at the last fence, with Woden not far away. Handy pecked at the last fence, and in a good race tio the post only heads divided .Hokioi. Handy and Woden. Fairfield, hood Mark, Rangi Sarto and Kirkwood finished at intervals. In the Melanee Hack Handicap, Inner T-Tarbour 1, was a very decided favourite, with Nastori and Essential fairly well backed. Inner Harbour and Karutahi began best from Coot, Tom Byrne and Nastori, -with High Heather squeezed right back. When they settled down. Inner Harbour just led Karutahi, Coot, Tom Byrne and Nastori, with Watchman leading the rest. Inner Harbour led at the turn from Coot and Tom Byrne, with Karutahi and Nastori handy. Inner Harbour lasted long enough to win by half a length from Coot, with Green Grocer four lengths away. High Heather was fourth, and then came Nastori and Essential. High Heather finished very well, after being badly placed early. In the Napier Steeplechase, Crown Coin wound up with nine tickets more than Bonny Rill. Waioreka Jack, jumping wildly, set the pace for half a mile, and then crashed. This left Kovno and Bonny Ilill in front, several lengths clear of Little River, with Crown Coin well back. So they ran for nearly two miles. Crown Coin made up his ground gradually over the last round, and was with Kovno and Bonny Rill two fences from home. Crown Coin led over the last fence, and won easily by two lengths from Bonny Rill, who beat Kovno by a. similar margin. Little River cantered in a furlong away. Crown Coin finished very well, and has possibilities as a ’chaser. The Ladies’ Bracelet saw Brigadier Bill and Radiate carrying- the bulk of the money. Tameterangi led down the straight from Brigadier Bill, Blissfulness, Serenade, Radiate and Perle De Leon. Radiate and Perle De Leon improved their positions half a mile £rom home. Coming into the straight Tametarangi and Perle De Leon led Brigadier Bill and Radiate. Perle De Leon could not get to Tamatcrangi, who won easily by two lengths from Perle De Leon. BHgadier Bill was five lengths away, and then came Radiate and Serenade. J. Morris was the deciding factor on the winner. In the Stewards’ Handicap, Royal Diadem was favourite, but it was a very fair betting race, with good support, for Mathor, Mint Leaf and Road Hog. Road I-log began smartly, and led into the back straight from Gaze, Buoyant, Huikai. Mint Leaf and Hathor. Hathor rapidly improved her position, and Mint Leaf dropped back second to last. Crossing the top, Huikai and Road Hog led from Hathor, Buoyant and Royal Diadem, with Mint Leaf making a move forward on the outside. Huikai had gone out by himself at the turn, with Mathor, Road Hog and Mint Leaf next. Huikai was overhauled by Mint Leaf in the last stride, the judge awarding a dead-heat. Royal Diadem -was th *ee lengths away third, with Hathor and Othon next, and the remaining three in a line. Mint Leaf was- unlucky, and but for losing ground early he would have won outright. Rascal was withdrawn from the Settlers’ Hack Handicap, because of his sale to a West Australian owner. Piperenzo was a better favourite than Merle and Kilmezzo. Heather Blend led out from Piperenzo, Kilmezzo and Grand National, with Calluna last. Racing across the top, Piperenzo showed the way to Heather Blend, Grand National, Kilrnozzo; Toka and Merle. Calluna had run up handy at the turn, where Merle just led Piperenzo, Toka, Calluna and Grand National. Toka, a. rank outsider, failed to reach Merle by two lengths. Grand National was three-quarters of a length away. Highway, Calluna. Piperenzo and Kilmezzo, all well up, AUSTRALIAN RACING. CANTERBURY PARK RACING CLUB. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Aus. and N.Z. Gable Association. (Received June 19, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, June IS. At the Canterbury Park meeting, the Flying Handicap was won by Cadenza 7.9, with Midwinter 7.8 second and Clarus 7.8 third. There were ten starters and Cadenza won by a length and a quarter, the time being lmin 16 VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB. (Received June 39, 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, June 18. At the Victoria Amateur Turf Club’s meeting, the Minook Two-Year-Old Handicap was won by Dark Morn 8.4, with Laity 8.6 second and Phoebus 7.0 third. There were twelve starters and Dark Morn won by two lengths, covering seven furlongs in lmin 29Jsec. The Cambria Handicap, one mile and a furlong, was won by Homerus 9.2. with Affirm 9.11 second and Fanoet 8.5 third. There were, fourteen starters, Homer us winning by a length is lmi| Gsisec.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, June 3*. The following: handicap have been declared for the second day of the Auckland Trotting Club's meeting:— MANUKA U HANDICAP, of 300 govs. Class 3min 30sec. One mile and a

HANDICAPS. lIAWKE S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. Per Tress Association. NAPIER, June IS. The following: handicaps have been declared for the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club’s meeting:— WOODLANDS STEEPLECHASE, of 150 sovs. Two miles.

J HAWKE'S BAY HUNT CLUB. Fer Tress Association. NAPIER, June 3*. I The following handicaps have been declared for Ihe Hawke's Bay Hunt Club's meeting:— l HUNTERS* HURDLE HANDICAP, of

half. Lottie Master Huia ?cr Advance scr Harris . sci' Laytime . scr Golden Park . scr Gold Dial . scr Marionette . scr Rich ore . scr isiella. Dillon scr Bingen King . scr Speed King scr Ponto . scr Kingsclere . scr Longford . scr yds bhd Beatty . scr Grattan Bill Tower . scr Thorpe 12 Maud Logan . scr Kokiritea . 12 Dillon . ser IVArtagnan . • 12 Red Star . scr Amaris 12 Maid of the Admiral Lock J2 Mountains scr Festive Morn 24 Tui Zolock . scr Loch Moigh 21 Delavan Dill scr Mars . 2 4 Roamer . scr Van Rich . 2 4 Hemal . scr Buz Buz . 2 4 Signor . scr Uncle Bert . 2 4 Concertina . scr Hoon Hay . 3G Uramic . scr Direct Master Cuite scr Morning 36 Lola Reklaw . scr Master Ivreisler . scr Councillor 36 ROYAL HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Unhoppled trotters; class 4min 56sec. Two miles. Billy Carbine scr yds bhd Louisiana . scr Appeal . 36 Lord Roberts scr Miss Leda . 36 Floraline . scr Sean Direct Action scr Trubhais 4 8 Commander Anseline . 4 8 Bingen scr Bluewood . 4$ Ohessey . scr Tiger Salve . 60 Katalo . csr Golden Gate . 60 Tiki . Kolmar . 60 Keen . scr Bingen Star . 7 2 Peter Boy . scr Petroleuse „ . 7 2 Rama Bingen s.cr Spirit Bell . 7 2 Colonel Nourmahal . 8 4 Thorpe scr Tamerlane . 0 6 Peter Valais scr Some Jazz . 108 Don Zolock . scr Gold yds bhd Sovereign 108 Great Change 24 Marble Star 108 Amberite . 24 Wild Nut . 108 Kempton . 2 4 PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs; class 4min 33sec. Two miles. Silk Thread . scr yds bhd Napland . scr Nelson Fame 24 Doctor Machine Gun 2 4 Dillon scr Jewel Pointer 2 4 Goldman . scr Terence Harold Dillon 2 4 Thorpe scr Dalnahine . 24 Trimmer . scr Peterwah . 2 4 Dick Dillon . scr Countryman . 36 Bell Harold . scr Audacious . 36 yds bhd Cardinal Western King 12 I<ogan 60 Billy Sea . 12 Peter Bingen 60 Anselm . 24 Imprint . 72 Holly Boj' . 24 Sea Pearl . 72 ADAMS CUP MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 600 sovs; class 4min 39sec. Two miles. Great Earl . scr Direct Wood 12 Colehili . scr Nelson Amaris . scr Tanker 12 Rapier .scr Marshal Neil 2 4 Logan Park . scr Florent . 24 Henry Logan scr Respect . 24 Lola Reklaw. scr Gold Jacket . 2 4 Kreisler . scr The Shrew . 24 Speed King . scr Honour Uncle Bert . scr Bright 36 Elzear . scr Nepean 36 Buz Buz . scr Rock Hinton 36 Luvan . scr Nantwich . 36 Ben Lomond scr Wallroon . 4 8 yds bhd CJlandore . 60 Key Logan . 12 ! 1 Bell . 60 Direct Lady Morning 3 2 Dunmore 60 Hoon Hay . 12 Goldman 60 Rockburn . 12 Billy Sea . 8 4 MEMBERS* HANDICAP, of 600 sovs. Unhoppled trotters; class 4min 42sec. Two miles. Ingle Bingen scr yds bhd Ngatlra . scr Peter Sister M'Kinney 24 Beatrice scr Trampfast . 3 6 Great Bell -. scr Peter Dean 4 8 Wimmera Rose Bingen 60 King scr Elzear . 60 Sebisca • scr Pyramus 60 yds bhd Betty Moko . 72 Friso Beau . 12 Napland - 108 The Tartar . 12 LIVERPOOL HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Class 2min 64sec. One mile and a quarter. yds bhd Cora Tacks . scr Haydock 3 2 Lottie. Amaris 12 Advance scr Rua Pere . 3 2 Richor® . scr Blair Bronze Patch scr Audubon 12 Charming Grattan Pronto scr Thorpe 12 Panto . act Admiral Lock 12 Our Patch . scr Festive- Morn 36 Beatty . scr Mars . 36 Bell Tower . scr Taipare . 36 Some Jazz . scr Ayr . 8 6 Tui Zoiock . scr Logan Park . 36 Ekoeranei . scr Henry Logan 86 Roamer . scr Van Rich . 36 Iterenjai . scr Mulware . 36 Enawah . scr Uncle Bert . 3 6 Signor - scr Rockaway . 36 Uranu . scr Wood vale . 3 6 Master Cute . scr Direct Wood . S6 Lola Reklaw . scr Hoon Hay . 36 Kreisler . scr Direct Master Huia . scr Morning 36 Marionette . scr Master Queen Councillor 36 Audubon scr Respect . 3 6 Logan Luvan . 36 Rothschild scr Rock Hinton 4 8 Typist . scr Hypo . 4 8 yds bhd Pitaroa 4 8 Kokiritea . 12 Stanmuor . 4 8 D’Artagnan . 12 AIT REVOIR HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Class 2min 48sec. One mile and It quarter. Trimmer . scr yds bhd Nelson Machine Gun 12 Tasker scr Western King 12 Jean Jewel Darling scr Pointer 12 Ren Lomond scr Terence Glendore . scr Dillon 12 Final All Bell . 12 M'Kinney scr Lady Nantwich . .scr Dunmore 12 Goldman . scr Harold Master Thorpe 24 Councillor scr Bell Harold . 2 4 Lord Nepean scr Imprint . 86 Dick Dillon . scr Countryman . 36 Wallroon . scr Cardinal Anselm . scr Logan 36 yds bhd Peter Bingen 60 Holly Boy 12 Nelson Fame 60 Audacious . ] 2

Ft 1b Ft lb Crown Coin 11 12 T&itaiata . 10 o Hokioi . 10 13 Rang1 Sarto y 12 Little River 10 12 Sm- Wai . 0 It Waioeka Kirkwood . 9 7 Jack 10 10 Hautawa . 7 Merry Handy [ 0 7 Singer 10 10 Panchito . t» ;> Oak Rose .10 R Scornful . 9 0 Woden .10 8 flood Mark . 9 0 Garzon .10 2 Fairfield 9 0 Banjuke . 10 1 i'ataua . 9 0 WHAKATU HURDLE HAN’bTCA I\ of 150 sovs. one mile and threequar er. , b Ft Peneus .11 2 Olynthus . 9 \ -Marie . 10 7 Mixed Perle de Heather 9 2 Leon 10 5 RaukauCopper Nob 10 0 ponga 9 0 Lombardo . 9 10 BlissfulGood Sport 9 lu ness 9 0 Peshwa . 9 9 Ballyfarnon 9 0 HAWKE'S BAY HURDLE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs One mile and threequarters. at lb st lb Highway . n» s Perle de Gaze .10 9 Leon 9 2 Sottgno . iu 2 Comedy Waioeka Prince 9 2 Jack 10 0 Lombardo . 9 o Peneus . 9 13 Prince Matu . .90 Albyn 9 0 HAWKE'S BAY STEEPLECHASE, of 3a0 sovs. Three miles. Bt lb Ft lb Comical . 11 JO San Forte . 9 0 Maunga . 10 10 Lupineei . 9 0 Passin' Kovno . 9 n Through 10 8 (iarzon . 9 o Highway , 10 7 Waioeka Crown Coin 10 0 /ark 9 0 Bonny Rill 9 io Little R.ver 9 0 Fireblight . 9 S Cranleigli . 9 0 WINTER HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. One mile. __ _ «t lb st lb Merle . 10 11 Rambling Kilmezzo . 10 9 Kid 9 2 Radiate . 9 12 Grey Lady . 9 0 Closefire . 9 10 Boy . ’ 9 0 Romantic 9 9 Piperenzo !) 0 Crishna y 7 Leviathan . 9 0 Highway . 9 5 Humorist . 9 0 Calluua . 9 .3 Wolowee . 9 0 Toka . .92 HASTINGS HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Five furlongs. *t lb st lb Nastorl . 10 5 Arrow Boy 9 3 Inner Adjuster . 9 2 Harbour 10 4 Green Great Day .10 0 Grocer 9 2 Watchman . 10 0 Ayun Kata .9 0 Break. 0’ High Day 10 0 Heather 9 0 Coot .10 U Tom Byrne 9 0 Tamete- Karutahi 9 rt rang! 9 13 Abisogne 9 0 Eloquent . 9 8 Hollycombe 9 0 Wanderlust 9 7 Heather Butter Blend 9 0 Scotch 9 3 1IERETAUNGA HANDICAP. of 3 50 sovs. Six furlongs and a half. st lb st lb Hoarirl .10 8 Haurangl . 9 4 Banna nee .10 ft Gold Box . 9 3 Rascal .10 3 Sweet Hipo . . 10 1 Heather 9 0 Royal LIpsol . 9 0 Diadem 10 0 Riverna . 9 0 Kait! . 9 13 Othon. . 9 0 Huikal . 9 23 Grand Buoyant . 9 S National 9 0 Hathor . 9 5 Serenade 9 0 Starboard " "Vaccination 9 0 Light 9 ft Wristlet . 9 0 Pop Off . 9 4

125 soys. One title and a half. St lb 10 Olynthus . Perle de Sweet Leon 10 Heather 6 Arataura 10 1 Handv t opper Nob J 0 Calluna 3 Oak Hore Jo <* Ayun Kara 9 2 Hamblin*? DOyleston . 0 Master Black I) G Panehito 0 « Curragh 9 6 Humorist 9 0 APLLT HACK in: RDLE HANDICAP. One mile |ud a lial r. rwi ** 11* lb Perle d^ Serenade’ j, 1 Leon 10 Mountain Arataura 10 * Top 1 Copper Nob 10 2 »» 0 1 2 Wembley 0 Cood Sport 1 1 Blissfulness 0 Kangi Sarto 9 10 HACK SCURRY HANDICAP, of mo -'ive furlongs. lb ib Inner Green Harbour 10 2 Break <■ Tom By rue J >n y Duke Abbey 0 High Kloquent 9 Heather 0 y 7 Abisogne . i x Butter Timipoui i . Scotch 3 I**>n jola . . Arrow Floy . ? Jen . . . 0 Adjuster 2 Hollycombe 9 0 HUNT CUT P, of 150 so vs Two les a half. at lb lb Kovno . . 1 1 2 Handy . . 9 7 Bupineel 10 10 Tarakeie 0 Merry Roman •f Woden 6 10 Fairfield ! •j o Ranjuke 10 1 Potaua 9 0 ° 1 ' ' Borin 9 0 gelding 9 0 KAWERA HANDICAP, of 150 so vs. furlongs and a half. Ft lb Hoarirl S Top OPT . . Htpo . . . 10 1 Kaurangl 4 Royal Cold Box 9 3 Kaiti . . 0 13 Riverna ~ . 9 0 Iluikai 13 Buoyant _ . 9 * Othott . . 9 0 Bight 9 5 ■ UIUL ■ U sown* HUNTERS’ FLAT IIANDICAP. of 100 One mile furlong. at 11. ft Ib Atari c . . 13 Ayun Kara . 10 12 Toka . . JO 12 12 4 AVolow« 10 Arataura 11 12 JO 7 Curragh 11 4 Holly combs 10 7 Olynthus 1 1 10 < opper Nob 11 B i g h tm ore . King Soult . 10 7 Kid 11 Osterid 10 7 Master Black 11 0 HOROMTjI HANDICAP, of 100 >VI. Six furlo and a half. St lb lb Naatorl . 10 4 Toka . . . 9 6 Watchman . 10 0 Green 2 rangl 9 13 High National 9 12 Boy . . 9 a 10 Clavers 9 X Blend 9 0 Essential 1) 5