WINTER RACING

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18784, 18 May 1923, Page 6

WINTER RACING

WANGANUI MEETING OPENS GOOD SPORT AND FINE WEATHER RESULTS AND GENERAL NOTES A very large attendance and delightful weather—it was nice and sunny for all but the last two races—and a promising increase in the totalizator returns, were outstanding features of the first day's racing yesterday of the Wanganui Jockey Club's Winter meeting. The racing was excellent all round, and so far as the jumping was concerned, well, none better has been seen on the local course. Betting was continually brisk, the totalisator yesterday -putting through £28,923, against £L7,:SBiT on the opening day of the last Winter gathering, giving an increase of £1.538. Pictures appear on the next page.

TIGERLAND WINS BIG STEEPLES CENTURY HURDLES TO TINOKAHA. ROUEN AND POU.MA WIN. The Wanganui Jockey club wera given an extra turn of the wheel 0$ fortune yesterday for the opening of their Winter meeting, and not beforo it was due. A more salubrious day for winter racing could not be imagined, and if the day did close dismally, well surely that is only natural for the time of year. The first five races of the seven events carded were run in. bright sunshine, and the fact that favourites won the first three races on end made the majority of punters feel quite at home. The last two races were run iu a haze which settled over the course, but prior to this the light was splendid, enabling the spectators to closely follow the fortunes of their fancies, and to watch the jumping. Some really great jumpers have been seen out on the Wanganui racecourse, and although the fields in the steeplechases yesteruay were somewhat limited, It is extremely doubtful whether better steepleehasing has been seen here. The Hack Steeplechase served to introduce a rare good jumper in Ranui, a fine big chestnut gelding hailing from Hawke's Bay. But it, was in the Wanganui Steeplechase it- 1 self that impressed most. The winner, Tigerland, is a fine set-up geld ing, and his jumping from first tu last was a treat to witness. Tigeriand is by Finland-Tigris, and he gives every prospect of fulfilling the; expectations of his connections. A Grand National and Great Northern are not beyond him by any means. It is worthy of mention that Tigris, the dam of Tigerland, was sold for 21 guineas at Hastings just three weeks ago. Outside of Tigerland, the others in the race also fenced, most creditably.

HACK STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of lis sovs.; 2 miles. 1 Mr J. E. Lyford's ch g RANUI, aged, Maharunui—Rangiora, 9.0 (E. Copestake) .. .. 1 5 Mr G. Appleyard's b g, PAUL MOORE, aged, 10.12 (D. O’Shea) 2 2 Mr J. R. Northcroft’s b g, RINGI, aged, 9.13 (J. Kaan) 3 I Winner trained by owner). Also ran.—3 Te Maire, 10.10 (McDonald); 4 Sanforte, 9.6 (P. McBreany); 7 Toddy, 9.1 (E. Warner); 6 Naughty, 9.1 (W. Easton). Ranui led over the last one and ahalf miles to beat Paul Moore comfortably by four lengths, Ringi threequarters of a length away third, and Toddy fourth. Time: 4.20.

WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP. Of 650 sovs.; second horse 100 sovs; third horse 50 sovs; about 3 miles). 1 Mr E. L. Riddiford’s ch g TIGERLAND, aged. Finland — Tigris. 10.7 (H. McSweeney) 1 2 Mr H. G. Grubb s br g WHIPCORD. aged. San Francisco —Whiplash, 10.2 (E. Copestake ) 2 5 Mr H. Stanbridge's blk g FIRST LINE, aged, Advance —Ballarat, 10.9 (S. Walls) 3 (Winner trained by T. F. Quinlivan Upper Hutt). Also ran.—4 Oakleigh. 11.13 (J. Roach); 3 Explorer, 11.12 (McDon aid); 6 Powder King. 9.9 (R. Hunt); 7 Silent Dick. 9.3 (P. Mcßrearty); 8 Polthogue, 9.1 (H. Tricklebank). Powder King set the pace with Silent Dick. lying second for the greater part of the journey. Half a mile from home Silent Dick headed off Powder King, but at the three furlongs Tigerland ran to the front and in the run to the post the favourite beat Whipcord by two lengths. First Line was six lengths away third, just in front of Oakleigh. Time: 6.11 1-5.

If jumping was responsible for the winning of both steeplechases, the same cannot be said, to the same degree at least, of the race for the Cen tury Hurdles. Tinokaha made every post a winning one, leading from end to end. The northern horse did not jump as well as he did at Hawera. tor ne screwed, badly at times, at most of his fences. The flat “races were all well contested, and the spectators had every reason to be satisfied with the day’s sport. All the arrangements were satisfactorily attended to by Mr. W. Hall, secretary, and Mr. D. Robbins, his assistant, and their staff. The Garrison Band, under Conductor J. Crichton, gave of their best to an appreciative audience. Dustins Ltd. were In charge of the catering, and. they were kept very busy in the luncheon and tea rooms. DETAILS OF RESULTS PURUA HACK HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs.; 6 furlongs. 1 Mr G. M. Currie’s b f, VEIL, 3yrs, Absurd—Cowl. 8.2 (W. Mitchell I 1 2 Mr A. Barlow's hr g SUNNY VALE, 4 yrs, 7.13 (A. Reed) 2 3 Mr D. Donald's br m TINOHARI, 4yrs, 7.1 (N. Johnson ) 3 (Winner trained by W. Rayner, Wanganui. ) Also ran.—Alabama, 8.13 (G. Carmont); 6 Lady Glissas, 8.1 (E. Keesing); 8 Silver San, 7.10 (D. Butler; 5 Ben Nevis, 8.4 (J. O’Shea); 15 Country Life, 8.2 fR. Hunt); 11 Bonrina, 7.9 (Stuart). 12 The Emperor, 7.7 (C. Edwards); 7 Half Red, 7.11 (J. Barry); 13 Ribbonwork, 6.10 (Dombroski); 10 Pirouette, 6.9 (T. Bound); 9 Merry Ann, 6.11 (H. Alexander); 16 Chesforte, 7.3 (H. Delieul; 14 Dodo, 6.9 (L. A. Pine). Veil and Alabama were first out, but Tinohari was up with Veil at the home turn. The latter won comfortably by two lengths from Sunny Vale, who came in the straight, with Tinohari a neck away third. Lady Glissas was fourth. Time: 1.16 3-5.

• KAITOKE HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs.; about 14 miles. 4 Mr *K. Duncan's b g MILITAIRE. 6yrs, Martian —Vicereine, 10.3 (H. McSweeney) 1 2 Mrs E. Machin’s ch g GOLD STAR, 6yrs. 10.1 (J, Kaan) 2 6 Mr J. O’Driscoll's b g SAVORY, 6yrs, 9.0 (A. Cole) 3 Winner trained by R. O’Donnell, Trentham). Also ran.—3 White Ranger, 10.7 (P. Webby); 5 Warawee, 10.1 (L. Lewer); 7 Tempo, 9.11 (A. McDon aUI); 1 Mountain Peer, 9.9 (A. Tricklebank); 8 Lady Hill. 9.7 (W. Tricklebank). 11 Silta, 9.7 (E. Copestake); 6 The Curragh, 9.6 (M. O’Shea); 10 First Born. 9.2 (M. Conway); 12 Noble, 9.0 (R. Hunt); 14 Husker, 9.0 (E. Bracken); 4 Nukumai, 9.1 (J. Proctor); 9 Gaiety Girl, 9.3 (R. Syme); 13 Empyrean. 9.1 (E. Warner); 10 Com piimentar% 9.0 (P. Rayner); 17 Tarquin, 9.1 (F. Jenkins). Mountain Peer and Complimentary were well out in front four furlongs from the winning post, but at the home turn Militaire and Gold Star headed them both, the formei winning by one and a-half lengths, ivory was third, five lengths away, Complimentary fourth. Time: 2.48. CENTURY HURDLE HANDICAP. Of 425 sovs; second horse 50 sovs., and third horse 25 sovs; about 24 miles. 4 Mr L. Bater’s br g TINOKAHA, 6yrs, Quin Abbey— Freedom mare, 9.7 (W. Ayres) 1 2 Mr E. L. Riddiford’s blk g EN ROUTE, syrs, Advance — Ballarat, 9.4 (H. McSweeney) 2 3 Mr W. R. Kemball’s b g GLADFUL, aged, Birkenhead— Glenisla, 11.12 ,(L. G. Morris) 3 (Winner trained by W. McLean, Cambridge). Also ran.—3 Vagabond, 10.9 (H. Burt); 1 Omahu, 10.12 (McDonald); 6 Kohu, 10.6 (A. Griffiths); 5 Black Art, 10.6 (C. Bracken); 8 Manga wal, 9.1 IJ. R. Kaan); 7 Sling Camp, 9.0 (E. Copestake). As soon as they were let go Tinokaha rushed to the front, and Man-

gawai and Sling Camp were following closely as they passed the stand. Along the back Black Art ran into second place, and thus they raced for another mile. Turning into the straight the order was Tinokaha, En Route, Black Art and Vagabond. In the run home En Route could make no impression on Tinokaha, who won by three lengths, with Glad fui six lengths away third, and Black Art fourth. Time ; 4.22. CONNOLLY HANDICAP, Of 325 sovs; second horse 4() sovs. and third horse 15 sovs.; 14 miles. 3 Air E. R. Heppner’s b g ROUEN syrs, Benzonian —Lady Laddo, 9.4 (C. Rued) 1 5 Mr W. R. Kemball’s eh m BONETTER, aged, Bonjform— Brayton, 8.9 (L. G. Morris) 2 1 Mr E. L. Riddiford’s br g QUEST, 4yrs, Martian—Tridhas, 8.5 (R. Reed) .... 3 (Winner trained by Ai M. Wright, Foxton). Also ran.—9 Kinsem, 9.1 (J. Barry); 6 Tame Fox, 8.12 (McCarten); 5 Trespass, 8.8 (H. Stuart); 4 Boomerday, 8.8 (J. O’Shea); 7 Correspondent, 8.6 (H. Dunn); 2 Zircon, 7.10 (C. Reed); 10 Lochson, 7.0 (T. Bound); 11 Kaotane, 6.12 (L. A. Pine); 8 Helen Rufus, 6.10 (D. Buller); 11 Megan, 6.7 (W. Bagby). Megan was the pacemaker, Kinsem and Quest lying handy as they swung out of the •straight into the back stretch. Crossing the top Kaotane 'was out in front, with Helen Rufus close up. These two were first into the straight at the head of the bunch. Rouen came away at the distance, keeping Bonetter off to win by three-quarters of a length, with Quest a good length further back. Kaotane was fourth. Time: 2.13.

BOROUGH HANDICAP, Of 275 sovs; 6 furlongs. 12 Mr A. W. Budge’s ch m POUjVIA, syrs, Campfire— Martingale, 6.11 (H. Alexander) 1 3 Mr D. McDonald’s ch g GOLDEN BUBBLE, 9.0 (J. O’Shea) 2 5 Mr W. R. Kemball’s b m MARTIAN MISS, 8.6 (H. Stuart) 3 (Winner trained by J. F. Butler, Stratford i. Also ran; 1 Listowel. 8.12 (P. Rayner; Sir Burnett, 8.6 (H. Delieu); 8 Amber Tips, 8 4 (J. Barry): 2 Triboulet, 8.1 (R. Reed); 14 Demos, 7.13 (W. Blanche); 13 Big Push. 7.7 (C. Edwards); 7 Fleeting, 7.9 (A. Reed); 9 Petunia, 7.5 (D. Butler); 6 Lady Kotiripo, 6.13 (T. Bound; 11 Lcithficld. 6.7 (L. A. Pine); 11 Roman, 6.11 (H; John ston). Golden Bubble was the first to show out, but Pouma headed him two furlongs from home, to go on and win by a length, with Martian Miss the same distance away third. Time: 1.15 1-5. HOW THEY RACED VEIL COMES GOOD. (By “EARLY BIRD.”) A fine field of sixteen paraded for the Purua Hack Handicap, San Franette and Pipi being the only withdrawals. Sunny Vale was the early favourite, but weight of money placed the locally-owned and trained Veil at the head of the quotations, and when the machine closed the full sister of Rational and The Monk •was a £26 better favourite. Tinohari was a fair third choice, and then came Alabama, Ben Nevis, Lady Glissas, and Half Red, all fairly evenly backed. When they were let go Ribbonwork got left, and Dodo and The Emperor were slow to move. The favourite and Alabama commenced smartly and led from the tapes, Tinohari and Sunny Vale being at the rear of the others. At half-mile Alabama had run up to Veil in the lead. This pair turned for home a couple of lengths ahead, of Sunny Vale and a bunch of others. At the distance Veil shook off Tinohari, and in the run up to the judge Sunny Vale could make no impres-. sion on the favourite, Veil winning, nicely by two lengths, Tinohari a neck behind Sunny Vale. Lady Glissas was fourth, and Merry Ann and Silver San next, just at the head of a bunch of the others. A PROMISING JUMPER. Empyrean was the only withdrawal from the Hack Steeples, leaving seven starters. Ranui was always favourite, carrying, when the machine closed, nearly £2OO more than, Ringi. Te Maire had only a few tickets less on him, and plenty of money coming for Sanforte, Paul, Moore, Naughty and Toddy, in that order, made up a pretty good pool.. Ringi was taken to the front early in the piece, and led Toddy, Ranui, and Naughty over the first fence. Three furlongs further on the favourite had drawn up to Ringi out in. front. Ranui leading the field up the straight, with Ringi, Toddy, Paul Moore, Sanforte and Te Maire following, Naughty falling when lying in a good position. As they raced along the back Paul Moore made a forward move, and at the half-mile had headed Ring! and was within, striking distance of Ranui. Coming round the top the favourite was, going easy, and turned for home four lengths ahead of Paul Moore, with, Ringi a further two lengths away, and the others well out of it. Ranui, jumping beautifully, cleared the hencoop nieely, and went on to win impressively four lengths from Paul Moore, with Ringi, three-quarters of a length away. Toddy was a fair, fourth, and was followed by Te Maire and Sanforte.

THE WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE, There were no late scratchings for, the popular cross-country event, the Wanganui Steeplechase, there being eight runners. There was a good duel for favouritism between “Tigerland and the local horse Whipcord, and when the machine finally closed Tigerland was carrying £3B more) than the Egmont Steeplechase winner. Explorer was also well backed, with £lOO less. There was good, support forthcoming also for Oakleigh and First Line, with Powdeq King, Silent Dick and Polthogue all paying good prices. A FINE RACE. When the flag dropped Powder. King was taken to the front, and, going over the first brush was followed by Silent Dick and First Line, with the actual favourite at the rear of a bunch. The Hawke’s Bay geld-, ing put a break on the field and was five lengths ahead of Silent Dick, coming up to take the brush double opposite the stand in the next round, with First Line and Tigerland together another four lengths away,, and Whipcord. Explorer, Oakleigh and Polthogue in that order. Thera was very little change in positions throughout the next mile, except/ that Oakleigh improved his. As they set out for the final round Powden King still retained his advantage, but in the back- stretch Silent Dick reduced the gap' and caught the; leader at the four furlongs, going to the front there. Then the favourite; was brought through anil he headed Silent Dick as they passed the three) furlongs, and was actually first into, the straight, where Whipcord had run into second place in front of Silent Dick. Once in the straight Whips cord threw out a challenge to Tigerland which the favourite stalled off to win very nicely by two lengths. First Line made a late run and cut Oakleigh out of third money, six lengths behind Whipcord. Silent Dick was' nex-t, and Powder King some lengths, further away. Explorer was pulled up about three furlongs from home, and Polthogue fell at the hencoop, near the six furlong post in the last round. It was a fine performance on the part of the winner, and he should ba improved by the race. * Tigerland Isi engaged in the Great Northern. Steeplechase, and is liable to be re« handicapped. Whipcord ran a good race, and finished on well under pressure.

MILITAIRE COMES FROM WELL BACK.

Mountain Peer was made a very warm order in 'the Kaitoke Hack Hurdles,"Gold Star being the only other to come in for big support, White Ranger, Warrawee, Militaire, The Curragh and Nukumai all being: at good prices. Complimentary wqs' the early leader, and made play into' the straight the first time from. Tempo. Noble, Mountain Peer, Savory and Gaiety Girl. Going round the turn into, the back stretch the favourite was up with Complimentary, with Militaire commencing to come front near the rear in a very strung-out field. As they turned for home Mountain Peer, Complimentary.Savory, Gold Star and Militaire werc« within a length, of each other, and in the run homd Militaire finished, strongly on the rails to beat Gold Star by a length and a half, with, Savory five lengths away third. Them came Complimentary, Nukumai, and Lady Hill. The winner put up a ; fine performance, and his connectionsbenefited by the good price he gave. THE CENTURY HURDLES. All the aceptcrs saw the post in. the race for the Century Hurdles, and a good looking field it was too. En ( Route was the early favourite, but. when they had ceased ringing the investments on. Omahu was found to, be the actual first choice of the punters, carrying £25 more. The bracketed pair Gladful and Vagabond were also heavily supported, only £4 3 less being invested on them. The fourth favourite was Tinokaha, who was; carrying not half as much as the» bracket. Black Art, Kohu, Sling Camp and Mangawai were paying big; prices.

TINOKAHA HAS TOO MUCH PACE.

The start was a very even one. Tinokaha led out and up the straight from Mangawai, Sling Camp, Gladful, Omahu and Kohu, with Black Ari running into second berth at the five furlongs, and there was little change in the order of the others. Coming up the straight the second time the odder was Tinokaha, Black Art, Mangawai, Sling Camp, and Omahu, with En Route, Gladful, Vagabond and Kohu together last. Going out of the straight En Route commenced to make up his ground, and at the half-mile he was lying up in second position with Black Art. At the) three furlongs En Route caught Tinokaha, but the latter went away: again and was two and a half lengths vi the lead at the home turn, Black Art, Vagabond and Gladful lying handy next. Tinokaha came over the last hurdle safely and went on to win from En Route by threa lengths, with Gladful six lengths away third, just ahead of Black Art, with Omahu, Kohu, Vagabond, and; Mangawai next, and Sling Camp last. The winner screwed at all hie jumps, but he carried too much pace' on the fiat for the others, and won handsomely, confirming his Hawera running. Omahu did not seem to; run too kindly, although he was always in a fair position. TOP WEIGHT WINS WELL. Kareao was the sole defection, from the Connolly Handicap, and thirteen went to face the starter. Quest, hailing from the same stable as Tigerland and En Route, was made a very warm proposition, carrying well over a thousand pounds on; his chances. There was only twenty tickets between Rouen, Boomerday, Zircon and the bracketed Bonetter and Trespass, none of whom carried

halt as much as Quest. Correspondent led the others in the quotations.:

, When the tapes were released Correspondent and Kaotane got away badly. Megan shot to the front, and racing up the straight the lightweight was leading Kinsem, Quest, Bonetter, Rouen and Zircon. wit)* Tame Fox well back. Along the back Kaotane and Helen Rufus went to: the front, and this pair were in the van at the home turn, with a bunch following consisting of Megan, Bonetter, Rouen, Zircon and Quest. Once fairly landed into the ' straight, Rouen shot past the leaders, and despite a strong challenge from Bonetter, won nicely by almost a length, witlf Quest a length and a quarter back. Then came Kaotane, Correspondent, Tame Fox, Helen Rufus and Kinsem. BIG SURPRISE IN THE TWILIGHT There was a bad light when theBorough Handicap field was sent on its way. Island was the only scratching. and a heavy betting race saw. Listowel wind up nearly a £lOO better favourite than Triboulet. The: fourteen runners left the barrier in a line, and when they settled down Golden Bubble was out setting a warm pace to Triboulet, Pouma and Listowel. At the end of the first quarter Pouma had ranged alongside Golden Bubble, and had the best part of a length advantage as they turned into the straight, Martian. Miss, Leithfteld and Listowel following. It was a good race up the straight, the lightly-weighted Pouma; prevailing over Golden Bubble by a length, with Martian Miss a length further back. Then another clear length away were Listowel and Triboulet on even terms, and Leithfield at the head of the remainder. The winner, who carried four and a half pounds overweight, paid a grand dividend of nearly a quarter of a century. I

NOTES AND COMMENTS A REVIEW OF YESTERDAY’S RACING. Veil never left the result of the Purua Hack in doubt. Mitchell got her away smartly and the filly led all the way, winning in fine style. Until a few months ago Veil was in R. J. Mason’s charge, and she was returned to Mr. Geo. Currie after the the last Cup meeting at Trentham. Walter Rayner was very sweet on her chances, and the Wanganui punters had good wins. Several horses had their chances in the Purua Hack settled after a furlong had been covered. Ribbonwork was left, and in a little while Dodo, Silver San and Pirouette were in hopeless positions. On looks alone Ranui appeared to be the best bet among the seven runners in the Hack Steeples. E. Copestake rode a very confident race, and the Maharanui-Rangiora gelding won in unmistakable fashion. Ranui has a promising future at the jumping game.

Mr. B. T. Bennett's luck for tha present seems to be right out. He lost the services of Khartoum through an accident recently, and a little later the stable rider was injured to remain out of action for a week. Then in the Hack Steeples yesterday his gelding Naughty fell while going nicely, although he would not have beaten Ranui. What a beautiful exhibition of jumping the race for the Wanganui Steeplechase provided! Tigerland fenced perfectly, and there was but, one obstacle at whicn he appeared to be uncertain, and that was the hencoop near the half-mile post the first time round. Whipcord also gave a finished exhibition, although the fact that he was kept well back may be attributed to the pace set by Powder King.

Mention of Powder King remindsone that this gelding’s owner was very unlucky. It transpired that when the other horses commenced: passing the leader it was because Powder King had broken down. After the race was over R. Hunt, the jockey, stated that the gelding was going wonderfully well when he: broke down, and he was very conii-deut-he could have won. And it certainly looked like it, too. It was nard luck for the owner, Mr. C. Twist, of Greenmeadows. First Line won the Wanganui. Steeples three years ago, and a third was his share in the race decided yesterday. The older full brother to En itoute is not done with yet by a long way and at least one more steeplechase sh’ould come his way.

One of the most promising recruits for hack hurdling events is undoubtedly Aiilitaire. He was badly placed in the early stages of the Kaitoke Hack Hurdles yesterday, and McSweeney was at* him from the six furlong post and never' let up on him until he had passed the post a winner —a meritorious performance.

Tinokaha never gave anything else a look in in the Century Hurdles, although he had his many supporters’ hearts in their mouths when he screwed at the fences. He showed himself of great pace, and it was* this that won him the race. Tinokaha claims an engagement in the Great Northern Hurdles, in which he has 9st sibs, but he will be rebandicapped without a doubt. The big disappointment in the? Century Hurdles was Omahu, who was not seen at his best by a long way. He was racing in the same position practically from start to finish, and he was closer to the front at the post than at any other stage of the race. His showing would not; lose him any friends for the Great Northern Hurdles. Kohu and Black Art failed, although both ran good races. Vagabond was found wanting over the last bit, and Gladful was running on at the end of the race. I The two outsiders were Sling Camp and Mangawai, who ran accordingly. Both will be better suited by a shorte? journey.

The soft going yesterday appeared to be favoured by Rouen, who conceded weight all round in the Connolly Handicap, to win in no uncertain manner. Among the disappointing ones were Kinsem, Tame Fox, Boomerday, Correspondent and Zircon. The light weight Kaotane nearly brought off a surprise when leading in the straight. But the surprise was only delayed until the next race, the open sprint. Golden Bubble set a warm pace over the first bit that several of the runners were unable to foot it with him. Pouma stuck to him, however, and ridden well by H. K. Alexander, she won all out from the son of Absurd. The time, Imin. 15 l-ssecs., was very fast when the state of the going is taken into consideration.

SECOND DAY WEIGHTS BALGOWNIE HACK HANDICAP (One mite and distance)

THE NEWMARKET STAKES LONDON, May 16. The Newmarket {Stakes resulted: — Top Gallant 1, Teresina 2, Twelvepointer 3. Top Gallant was ridden by Bullock (10.7), Teresina by Hulme (11.8), and Twelve-Pointer by Carslake. Won by a length and a half, the same between second and third.

Kaotane 9 0 Miss Mickey 7 6 Birkenella . 8 8 The Curragh 7 4 LadyGlissas 8 6 Just Quietly 7 4 Marble Pirouette 7 0 Glass 8 4 Rib bon work 7 0 Sunny Vale 8 3 Ecuador 7 0 Silver San . 8 1 Nukumai 7 0 Country Favonian 7 0 Life 8 0 Parkman 7 0 Megan 8 0 Chesforte 7 0 Ben Nevis 7 Pipi . . .. 7 0 Lady Hill . ■7 12 Kaforte 7 0 Left .. . . 7 8 Interest 7 0 San Pinna. .. . . 7 0 Franett’e 7 7 Flying Velociform 7 6 Planet 7 0 MAY HURDLES. (About 1% miles) Gladful 11 10 Gold Star • 9 R Explorer . . 11 7 White Malingerer 10 13 Ranger 9 Omahu 10 12 Mervotia .. 9 3 Tinokaha 10 11 Daddy’s Vagabond . 1(1 8 Girl 9 2 Black Art . 10 8 Savoury 9 0 Ruddy . . . 10 0 Banogue 9 0 . .n Route . 13 Moulu . . . . 9 0 Complex 9 7 Mangawai . 9 0 Active 9 6 WINTER OATS (Six furlongs) Golden Halgina ,7 6 Bubble 9 9 Fleeting7 6 Listowel s 9 Sunny Jim 7 6 Martian Miss 8 Big Push ... 7 4 Sir Burnett 3 1 Lady Triboulet . 7 11 Kotiripo 7 0 Pou ma I 9 Petunia 7 0 Island 7 6 Leithfield 6 7 RATA HACK HURDLES (About miles) Vagabond . 7 Husker 9 0 Militaire 1.1 3 Naughty 9 0 Price . . . . 10 Nukumai 9 0 Whizz Bang 10 6 Gaiety Girl 9 0 Daddy’s Toddy .. .. 9 0 Girl 10 J ComplimenWarrawee . 9 13 tary 9 0 Prince Paul 9 11 Sponte fl 0 Tempo . . . . 9 9 Spottane . 9 0 Skylight .. 9 9 Tarquin > 9 0 Mountain Empyrean >. 9 0 Peer 9 7 Excelsior , 9 0 Lady Hill 9 5 Kauaka 0 Silta . . 9 s Second Sling Camp 9 5 Choice 9 0 The Curragh 9 Zanon 9 0 Savoury 9 br.g. by San First Born . 9 0 Fran Cap-a - Noble . . . . 9 0 pie m. 9 0 GRAND ST A. <D STEEPLECHASE (About 2 *£ miles) Oakleigh 11 11 Te Maire .. 9 0 Explorer 1 L 9 Ring! . . .. 9 0 Omahu 11 3 Mervotia .. 9 0 Kohu . . 10 10 Moulu . . . . 9 0 First Line . 10 10 Oak Rose • 9 0 Whipcord' . 10 10 Sweet Otauru Kid 10 7 Flower 9 0 PowderKing 9 10 Fibre . . ... 9 0 Paul Moore 9 6 Naughty 9 0 Silent Dick 9 z Black Ranui . . . . 9 Night 0 Polthogue . 9 0 Mangawai 9 0 EMPIRE HANDICAP. (One mile and distance) Rouen . . 9 13 Crucelle 7 5 Kinsem . . . R 13 Petunia 7 0 Tame Fox , R 10 Sunny Jim 7 *> Quest 8 9 Fleeting < 0 Trespass 8 6 Lochson 6 12 Boomerday 8 6 Kaotane IV Golden Warrawee . 6 9 Bubble § h Lady Listowel 8 0 Kotiripo 6 fl CorresHelen Rufus 6 9 pondent 8 3 Roman 6 9 MartianMiss 8 0 M egan 6 7 Kareao 8 0 Eerie .. . . 6 7 Demos 7 1 2 Frizzier 6 7 Zircon .. . . / 8 Gold Star >. 6 7 Amber Tips 7 6 FAREWELL HACK FLAT (Six furlongs) Halgina 9 4 Just Quietly 7 6 Veil . . . . 8 13 TheEmperor 7 0 Alabama 8 10 Alaric . . . . / n Musketoon . 8 9 Half Red . 7 4 Black RfbbonwOrk i z Cruiser 8 8 Merry Ann 7 0 LadyGlissas 8 6 Doleful Sunny Vale 8 4 Ditty 7 0 Ben Nevis . 8 0 Bravato 7 0 Quaestor 1 12 Pipi . . .. 7 0 Tinohari 1 Dodo 7 0 San Madam Franette ( 8 S Dolly 7 <» Bonrina 7 jj Interest . . 7 V Regard 7 6 « Pinna .. .. 7 0 Acceptances close at noon to-day.