SPORTING

Press, Volume LXXIX, Issue 23967, 7 June 1943, Page 7

SPORTING

DUNEDIN J.C. STEEPLECHASE WON BY WHIRR (P.A.) DUNEDIN, June 5. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s winter meeting was concluded to-day in fine and mild weather. There was an exceptionally large attendance from all parts and the totalisator handled £57,702. There was not a second day last year, and the sum put through on the corresponding day in 1941 was £29,421 10s. The total for the two days this year was £107,059, the largest sum invested for two days at Wlngatui for many years. The track was in remarkably firm condition for this stage of the season, and the racing was of a high standard. Results:— ROSLYN HACK STEEPLECHASE, of .1200; about two miles. —4, 4 HALF AND HALF 10-7 Heasley 1; 1. 2 Safe Light 9-13 Mears 2; 3, 3 Benevolent 9-6 Register 3. Scratched: Edward. Ten lengths; one length. Time, 4min 44sec. NOVICE HANDICAP, of £150; six furlongs.—9, 8 ALPINE 8-3 A. Messervy 1; I, 1 Salmi 8-0 Clutterbuck 2; 5. 5 Some Sing 8-1 L. J. Ellis 3. Scratched: Boucaut. Half-length: two lengths. Time, Imin 16 l-ssec. JUNE HURDLES, of £250; one mile and a half.—4. 3 NIGHTCALM 9-8 Register 1; 1, 1 Heidelberg 9-13 T. BOyle 2; 3, 4 Anglo-Irish 9-0 F. Boyle 3. Scratched: Phalanx. Half-length: neck. T*me, 2mln 44sec. SOUTHERN HACK HANDICAP, 0f£250; seven furlongs.—3, 1 RIDING HOME 8-12 Clutterbuck 1; 4. 4 Royal Brief 8-4 L. .1. Ell’s ": 9, 9 Banco 9-7 Dooley 3. Scratched: Irish Ruler, Royoney. Length: head. Time, Imin 28 4-ssec. WINGATUI STEEPLECHASE, of £400: about two miles and a quarter.—3, 4 WHIRR 9-10 Heasley 1; 4. 3 Gay Boa 11-0 P. Boyle 2; 1. 1 Anglo-French 10-5 T. n oyle 3. Scratched: Noko, Strip. Half a head: length. Time, 4min 52 2-ssec. PROVINCIAL HANDICAP, of £400; 10 furlongs and a half,—4, 4 PLATFORM 7- Hare 1; 2, 2 Bashful Lady 9-5 Anderson 2; 1, 1 Kevin 8-12 L. J. Ellis 3. Scratched; Royal Chorus. Head, length: Time, 2min 15 3-ssec. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of £300; sevan furlongs—7. 7 FLEET STREET 9-1 R. Mackie 1; 11, 12 Sing Sing 8-8 R. Humphries 2; 2, 2 Dark Olga 8-10 Clutterbuck 3. Scratched; Rawhamai, Night Lancer, Magglore, King Gustavo, Banco. Halflength: half-length. Time. Imin 29 l-ssea. GENERAL MACARTHUR HANDICAP, of £400; 10 furlongs and a half.—3, 3 PALADFO 8-13 Hare 1; 9. 10 Courtdress 8- J. Strathern 2; 8, 8 Patria 8-0 L. J, Ellis 3. Scratched: Rovonev. Sixnence. Neck: half-length. Time, 2mln 18sec. WANGANUI J.C. CENTURY HURDLES WON BY MOUNTAIN FOX (P.A.) WANGANUI. June 5. The Wanganui meeting was held at Marton in overcast weather, with rain for the last two races. There was a big attendance. The course was in good order. The totalisator handled £33,123 against £21,637 on the first day at Marton last year. Results:— MAIDEN RACE: six furlongs.—First division: 2, 3 PHALARIA 8-7 Redstone 1: 11, 12 Crackerjack 8-7 2. Scratched: Beech Hill. Three lengths; length. Time, Imin 16 4-ssec. Second Division; 1, 1 THE PIED PIPER 8- 1: 7, 7 Irish Chance 8-7 2. Scratched; Sir Wina. Neck; two lengths. Time, Imin 16 3-ssec. EMPIRE HACK HANDICAP: seven furlongs.—2. 5 KAITOA 8-0 Sellars 1; 8, 7 War Credit 8-10 2: 2, 2 Alchemy 9-3 3. Scratched: Black Plato, Hinepo. Length; neck. Time, Imin 30 2-ssec. CENTURY HURDLES, of £300; one mile and three-quarters.—s, 5 MOUNTAIN FOX 9-5 Eley 1; 2, 2 Imperium 9-12 2: 3, 4 Circular Note 9 13 3. Scratched: Boxing Day. Neck; length Time, 3min 18 3-ssec. BALGOWNIE HACK HANDICAP: one mile and a quarter.—6, 7 YOUNG JIM 8-0 Carter 1; 1, 1 Crucible 8-12 2; 4, 3 War Effort 8-3 3. All started. Nose; length. Time, 2mln 10 i-ssec WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE, of £400; two miles and a half.—s, 4 HANOVER 9- McDowell 1; 3, 5 Idle Hour 9-0 2; 2, 2 Gay Fox 10-5 3. Scratched; Tall Light, Coaster. Two lengths: 12 lengths. Time. smln 19 4-Ssec, CONNOLLY HANDICAP: one mile hnd a quarter.—4, 3 STAIRWAY 7-7 Sellars 1; 3 4 Duality 7-10 2; 2. 1 Hippodrome 7-11 3. Scratched: Sanction. Nose; same. Time, 2min 9 2-Ssec. WINTER OATS; six furlongs.—ll, 11 POMPIT 8-4 Atkins 1; 10. 10 Tuatara 8-4 2; 7. 9 Plato Lad 8-3 3. Scratched: Foxbrae. Length; length: Time, Imin 17sec. BOROUGH HACK HANDICAP, of £200; six furlongs.—s. 6 ENLARGE 8-12 Midwood 1; 9, 10 Ringcraft 8-13 2; 2, 2 Foxcover 9-2 3.

Scratched: Sungloe, Foxbrae, Hunting Princess, Siyana, Retort, Giy Lena, Vermette, Ewiada, Dash Up, Golden Days Length; halt a length. Time, Imln 16sec.

AUCKLAND R.C.

SUCCESSES FOR CHAT AND TOWN SURVEY

(P.A.) AUCKLAND. June 5. The Auckland Racing Club’s winter meeting opened to-day in wet weather, but there was nevertheless a very large attendance. The track was In good order early, cutting up later. The totalisator turnover was £155,116 10s, against £110,853 10s last year, being an Increase of £44,263. Kaspian fell in the Greenlane Steeplechase, the rider, B. Evans, receiving injuries from which he died. Evans Head fell in the Great Northern Hurdles, and was destroyed. The rider, A. E. Ellis, was taken to hospital, and it was reported that his condition was serious. Results:—

FIRST JERVOIS HANDICAP; -seven furlongs.—First division; 3, 3 PETER' GREGOR 9-10 Green 1; 5, 5 Taku Kara 8-13 Hayne 8; 7, 7 Purple Vermeer 8-4 Dye 3. , ■ Two lengths: three. Time, Imin 28sec. Second Division: 1, 1 SIR STANDFAST 8-3 Toki 1: 6, 6 Abbey Fox 9-3 Cameron 2; 10, 9 Bournemouth 8-0 Lynch 3. Scratched; Autoscore, Beaucoup, Colonel Dink, Lady Bertha. Length: four lengths. Time, Imin 27 4-ssec.

GREENLAND STEEPLECHASE: about two miles and a half.—3. 2 ABBEY LU 9-2 Jenkins 1; 5, 5 Surwin 9-0 Billington 2; 1, 1 Sir Waimai 9-2 Coon .3. Scratched: Blsquit. Melvanui, Pakurranga Boy, Dusky Girl. Three lengths; half length. Time, smln 7 3-ssec. SECOND JERVOIS HANDICAP; seven furlongs.—First division: 10, 10 YES TOR 8-3 Phillips 1; 4, 4La Fillette 8-1 McFarlane 2: 2, 2 Victory Lass 8-9 Cameron 3. Two lengths; head. Time, Imin 28sec. Second Division. —1, 1 ICEFLOE 8-0 Williams 1; 13, 13 Jovial Lass 8-7 Buchanan 2; 8, 8 Minko 8-10 Dye 3. Scratched; Prince Pilot, Verus, Edna’s Birthday, Innovation. Two lengths; half length. Time, Imin 28sec. GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES, of £2000; two miles and a half.—9, 9 TOWN SURVEY 9-0 Brown 1; 1, 1 Colibri 9-9 Temperton 2; 4. 4 Renascor 10-5 Tito 3. Scratched: Gold Spot, Malacca, Venture. Length: neck. Time, 4min 41sec. CORNWALL HANDICAP, of £1000; one mile and a quarter.—First division; 8, 10 RAKANUI 10-3 Hain 1; 1, 1 Landveyor 8-8 Williamson 2; 2, 2 Monte Cristo 8-7 Hooton 3.

Length; lengtl}. Time, 2min 9sec. Second Division. —5, 5 ALETHEA 7-0 R, Caddy 1; 4. 4 Gay Lally 8-5 Green 2; 12, 12 Foxlore 7-4 Hughes 3. Scratched: First Gold Money, Rara Avis. Three lengths: two lengths. Time. 2min Bscc. „ GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE, of £2500; about three miles and threequarters.—s, 5 CHAT 10-1 Temperton 1; 1, 1 The Cardinal 9-13 Brown 2; 9, 9 Gar Vaals 9-2 Winder 3. Scratched: Spendthrift, Noko, Dozie Boy. Master Lackham, Sky Way. Six lengths; two lengths. Time, Bmln 7sec. HUNT CLUB HURDLES; two miles,—s, 5 HASTEN 9-9 Brady 1; 4, 4 Wildore 9-5 Brown 2; 2, 2 Red Glare 9-0 Jenkins 3. Scratched: Gay Movie, Rich Blood, Gold Vaals; Skyette. Stylosa, Pakuranga Boy. Ramillies. Eight lengths; two lengths. Time, 3min 50 3-ssec. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of £600; six furlongs.—First division: 9, 9 THEOLATERAL 8-3 Green 1; 2, 2 Kaitere Maati 8-5 Logan 2; 14, 16 Kentish 9-4 Ensor 3> , . Two lengths: half length. Time, Imin 17 2-ssec. * Second Division. —5, 7 JOY VAALS 8-5 Coon 1; 6, 6 Kronos 8-10 Martinovich 2; 22, 21 Betterman 8-4 Markwick 3. Scratched; Water Vixen. Three lengths; length. Time, Imin 16 3-ssec. PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY (PA.) AUCKLAND. June 6. Rain fell overnight and this morning, and the going is sure to be very heayy for the second day of the Auckland, Racing Club’s winter meeting at Ellerslie tomorrow. Provision has been made tor divisions In the York Handicap, but the field of 31 is only one above the safely limit at the mile post. The Fitzroy Handicap has been divided into two separate races. Horses likely to find favour Include the following:—

Tamaki Steeplechase: Surwln, Sir Waimai. Abbey Lu. Orakei Hurdles: Hasten, Wildore, Winning Tray. York Handicap—First Division; Alethea. Lowry Bay. Gay Lally. Second Division; Landveyor, Theolateral. Rara Avis. Winter Steeplechase: The Cardinal, Chat. Gar Vaals.

Campbell Hurdles: Collbrl, Town Survey. Hunto. Visitors' Handicap: Joy vaals. Kronos. Jetterman.

First Fitzroy Handicap; Sir Ringman, Jolly Fox, Sir Standfast. Second Fitzroy Handicap: Icefloe, La Fillette, Victory Lass. :

Acceptances are as follows:—■ 11.5 a.m.— TAMAKI STEEPLECHASE, of £4OO. about two miles and a half.—Bisquit 11-1; Skyway 10-1; Abbey Lu, Paid 9-12: Surwin 9-3; Sir Waimal 9-4; Roll Book. Stylosa, Kenya Mist, Persistence, Hunting Chief 9-0.

11.50 a.m.— ORAKEI HURDLES, of £400; one mile and three-quarters.—Malacca 10-10; Cuisinier 10-9; Young Charles, Hasten. Young Paddon, Esquire 10-5; Wildore 9-9; Winning Tray 0-6; Trig Station 9-5; Rich Blood 9-3; Gold Vaals 9-2; Extra Gold. Age Mark, Anthony. Wee Pay, Royal View, Horeke, Veritable, Coronado, Moko Moko, Ramillies, Eurotas, King’s Cross. Ugly Duckling 9-0. L.35 p.ra.—

YORK HANDICAP, of £BSO (or £llsO if divided); one mile.—First Division: Regal Fox 9-3; Monte Cristo 9-2: Gav Lally 8-9; Flying Acre 8-5; Alethea 7-12: Babrow 7-9; British Mint 7-6; Grandora 7- British Talent, Lowry Bay 7-3; Orakau, Bronzo 7,-1: Esquire. Harmony, Vaalsmoss, Kinvara 7-0. Second Division: Neenah 9-2; Landveyor 8-12; Flying Hawk 8- Royal Merit 8-2; Theolateral 7-9; Lovaals, Gaymiss 7-6; Foxlore 7-5: Ran Avis 7-3; Peter Gregor 7-2: Air Port, Merry Vaals 7-1; Manuma, Hot Box, Glenbevan 7-0. 1.25 p.m.— WINTER STEEPLECHASE, of £1000; about three miles. —Gold Spot 11-10; Kamil Te Pai 11-2; Chat 10-11; Dozie Boy 10-8; The Cardinal, Gar Vaals 9-7; Erination Gay Movie 9-2: Comrie. Kinkle, Braridon Hall, Makoi 9-0. . 2.10 p.m.—

HURDLES, of £1000; two miles.—The Dozer 10-7: Renascor 10'-'3; Black Musk, Hunto 10-5; Collbri 9-13; Town Survey 9-12; Radian Bay 9-10; Surpeen 9-9; Talenta 9-7; Lapidarian 9-6; Malacca 9-5: Cuisinier 9-4; Acreman 9-3: Mendelssohn, Ascot Bloom, Flylite. Stock Exchange 9-0.

2.55 p.m.— VISITORS’ HANDICAP, of £600: six furlongs.—Kentish 9-5: Aero King. Lady Pay 9-2: Jovvaals 9-1: Kiatere Maa’.i, Kronos 9-0; Sure Pay 8-11; Maori Song. Farland 8-9: Tellsom, Betterman 8-5; Kinstep, Expellant 8-4; Hunting King, Gold Money Song, Panoni, Billy Peach, Transmitter. Come True, Powys, Verulam, Ellse, Miss Jose. Town Section 8-0.

3.40 p.m.— FIRST FITZROY HANDICAP, of £400; one mile—Peter Gregor 10-6; Sir Standfast 9-10: Monmouth, Lord Defoe 8-13: Jovial Lass 8-11: Jollyfox. Sir Ringman 8-10; Roval Melody 8-9: Korotangi 8-5; Purple Vermeer B-5; Willow Wood. Bournemouth 8-1: Ballyneety, Foxchase. Golden Pay, King Burn, Kanui. Lock Acre, Malaguena. Marinoto, Ohnhan’s Song, Royce, Sir Reynard, Shepherd’s Mate 8-0.

4.25 p.m.— SECOND FITZROY HANDICAP, of £400; one mile.— Kara 9-4; Yes Tor 8-13; Sir General 8-11: Victory Lass, Icefloe 8-10; Royal Musk 8-6; Laughing Fox, La Fillette, Watchett 8-5; Diagonal 8-2; Gold Honey 8-1; Bramble Song, Dependable. Golden Valley. Heroic Star. Kincaid. Waterbridge, La Rosita, Mazoe, Our Gold, Phalrayne, Spring Day. Sporting Bronze 8-0. TROTTING NOTES Young Trotters at Ashburton Three three-year-old trotters are engaged in the Longbeach Handicap at Ashburton to-day and their form will be watched with interest in view of nominations for the Four-year-old Trotting Stakes to be decided at the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s August meeting. Form revealed during the season leaves Fantom and Desmond’s Pride outstanding, but the race to-day may show up one or two possibilities. These are Believe Me (R. Townley), by Quite Sure—Biddy Parrish, and Rerewaka (W. J. Doyle), by Quite Sure—Bonnie Here. Desmond's Pride fD. Teahen), by Quite SureTßoydon’s Pride, is set to give the pair 12 yards'start. The four-year-olds engaged are:—Hidden Note (W. J T. Lockhead) bv Maxegin—Harvest Note: Paddy’s Choice (E, Walsh), by Rev de Oro—Bright Eves; Lady Josephine tW. J. Allen), by Gafil.d—Garner; Quiet Lady (M. McGrath), by Quite Sure—Great Audubon mare; Sure Ladv (J. Young), by Quite Sure - Dorothy Dell; Blackdale fH. J. Smith), by Sandyvale—Jess'e Worth: and Teddy Gregg (C. C. Devine), by Quite SureSister Rose.

From Southland Blackdale. who showed considerable promise by winning at his first attempt, has done most of his racing on southern courses, but some little time ago he was purchased by Mr G. S. Simpson and has joined H. J. Smith's stable. Blackdale is a four-year-o)d gelding by from Jessie Keith. He will race In his new colours at Ashburton to-day.

ASHBURTON T.C.

TODAY’S MEETING Although the rain of yesterday may have affected the track at Ashburton, the difference is likely to be slight, for the big grass track always provides excellent going under’ winter conditions. There has been a long spell of dry weather, and the going might even be improved because of the rain. Great interest centres in the Sapling Stakes, the premier two-year-old race of the season, while the champions of all ages will race in the All Aged Stakes of a mile and a half. The following horses should race well:— 11,15 a.m.—Longbeach Handicap; Desmond's Pride, Believe Me, Doll Axworthy. 11.50 a.m.—Trial Handicap: Lady Bllgh, Traverse, Guidance. 12.35 p.m.—All Aged Stakes: Peter Smith, Springfield Globe, Loyal Rey. 1.20 p.m—Tinw’ald Handicap: Jack's Pal, In the Mood, Highland Scott. 2 p.m.—New Zealand Sapling Stakes: Acropolis. Scottish Emperor. Imperial Lady 2.45 p.m.—Mayfield Handicap: Jimmy Drusus, Royal Worthy, Manlan. 3.25 p.m.—Acton Handicap; Sports Guide. Loyal King, Purveyor. v 4.10 p.m.—Winter Handicap; Joan Conquest, Chatmos, Worthy Cross. The programme is as follows: —

LONGBEACH HANDICAP, of £200; 3mln 49sec class; trotters; one mile and a half.—Addimus. Billy Loyal. Believe Me, Compris, Doll Axworthy, Helen Galindo, Hidden Note, Hop Off, Jimmy Wharton. Kerwood Bingen, Lady Josephine, Nancy Carbine, Nelson Shrub, Noble Wave, Pendennis. Phaeton Derby. Baddy’s Choice, Port Bowen, Quiet Lady, Rerewaka, Shirley Temple, St. Mary, Sure Lady, Worthy Addition scr; Desmond's Pride 12: Axworth, Flying Scott 36; Blackdale, Gelert, Teddy Gregg, Vice Regal 48; Special Bond 84; Helen Scott. Tall Timber 108. TRIAL HANDICAP, ot £200; smin Isec class: two miles.—Arlon Bingen, Bonny Axworth, Cumnock. Francis Logan. Galvena, Golden Pointer, Guidance, Hardy Annual, Lady Bligh. Light Brigade. McAlister. Major Grattan, Max Baer, Nola Wrack, Nonnie Grattan. Princess Maritza Safety First. Sideline, Sunny Glen. Traverse, Wee Peg, Windermere, Wortny Jack scr; Fancy Goods. Lockheed, Sea Fortune 12; Playwright 36; Honest Charlie, Smirke 72; Loyal Jack, Real Gratton 84. ALL AGED STAKES, of £600; one mile and a half.—Volusta, Wee Logan scr; Battle Colours, Bronze Eagle, Countless, Hardy Oak, Kid Wolf. Loyal Rey, Peter Smith, Special Edition, Springfield Globe. Stormtost. Worthy Cross 36. TINWALD HANDICAP, of £225: 3min 34sec class: one mile and a half.—Canister, Castlebar, Cinchona Cold Steel, Como Away, Direct Bingen, Golden Shadow, In the Mood. Jack’s Pal, Lanaco, Lucky Gem, Nola Sc-ott, Quite New. Sir Galllard, Trixkala, Wee' Jack scr; Dianus, Pontoon, Safety Pin 12; Highland Scott, Scotcn Music, Soorts Guide 36: Cabin Boy 48. SAPLING STAKES, of £1000; for two-year-olds; one mile and a half.—lmperial Lady, Northern Lass, Scottish Lady, Donald Dinnie. Netherby, Volo’s Victory, P ul Collette, Plunder Bar, Acropolis, Leonin, Bonny Bridge', Scottish Emperor. MAYFIELD HANDICAP, of £250: trotters; 3min 29sec class: one mile and a half —Guv Hugo scr; Timworthy 12; Manian 24; Millisie 48; Jimmy Drusus. Mohican. Roval Worthy 60. ACTON HANDICAP, of £250; 3mln 28sec class; one mile and a half.—Audition, Dewey's Last, Don Walla, Flash Guy. Gav Lady. Latest Edition, Loyal King, Slleve Dorard. Sports Guide, Zlngarrie scr; Glen Travis, Tenpennyblt 12; Purveyor, Stylish Wilkes 36; Jacose 48; Loyal Friend. Mongolian 60.

WINTER HANDICAP, of £275: 2mln 47sec class; one mile and a quarter.Blayclon, Clockwork, Oxford Scholar, Pleasant Guy, Toorak, Special Edition, Wainoni Girl, Worthy Cross scr; Bronze Eagle, Chatmos, Colonel Grattan, Hardy Oak, Joan Conquest, Stormtost 12; Happy Man. Loyal Rey 24; Peter Smith, Springfield Globe 36. TURF GOSSIP Withdrawn Edward was not produced at Wingatul on Saturday as he had shin soreness earlier in the week. , He ran a good race for a novice on the first day and was expected to show improvement in Saturday's event. Below Expectations Benevolent, although taking third money in his race at Wingatui, did not give a very creditable display as he again mixed some fair Jumping with faulty efforts. He narrowly missed falling twice, the second occasion being when Feather Lassie, who brought him down on the first day, fell in front of him about four furlongs from home. When Benevolent won over the Riccarton country last year, it was thought that the right game had been found for him but he has not carried on as expected. He is. however, to be kept going as a steeplechaser and will be given another opportunity at Washdyke next month. In New Quarters Amorlad was taken delivery of at Wingatui on Saturday by F. Christmas, and was railed to Riccarton by Saturday night's special train conveying horses back from the Dunedin meeting. He may be nominated for the Wellington meeting, and if so, it will be interesting to see how he will fare at the hands of a North Island handicapper. Slight Trouble Rawhamai ricked himself when working at Wingatui on Friday, and as he was still suffering from the effects on Saturday morning, It was decided to withdraw him from his engagement. The trouble was unfortunate for his owner, Mr A. L. Power, who made an overnight trip to Dunedin to see him race. Two Outings Alpine, winner of the Novice Handicap at Wingatui on Saturday, is a three-year-old colt by Captain Bunsby from the English mare Spionetta, dam of Ruling Spi, Alpine is owned by Mr D. M, Tweedie and is trained at Riverton by ,T. Langford. He was produced again In the concluding event, and, rehandicapped lib for his win, shaped well over a middle distance. He took a wide course over the concluding stages and finished fast wide out, just failing to beat Patria for third money. No Improvement Trapeze was expected to show improvement at Wingatui on Saturday, but disappointed badly and was never likely at any stage.

Slightly Overdue Nightcalm was seen to advantage In winning the June Hurdles at Wingatui. He was not allowed to go to the front as in former races, but kept in behind the leaders, and he jumped better than previously. Heidelberg, who made the expected improved showing after his first day’s race, looked to be the winner at the last fence, but Nightcalm worried him out of the honours in the last few strides. Taxpayer was In keen demand in this race, but appeared to get into trouble at some of his fences, and a bad jump half a mile from ho,me settled any chance he had of making up leeway in the final stages.

Riding Home’s Success Banco ran one of his few good races In the Southern Hack Handicap at Wingatui. In spite of his big weight, 9-7, he disputed the lead with Royal Brief throughout, and they were fighting out the finish when Riding Home swooped down on them in the last furlong and beat them comfortably. Banco appeared to have Royal Brief in trouble nearing the post, but the latter got up to gain a narrow verdict. Riding Home is a threc-ycar-old filly by Siegfried from the Australian-bred Homedale, and Is trained bv D. P. Wilson for her breeder, Mr A. Chisholm. The favourite in this race. Fair Trial, stopped on the mark and took no part in the race, while Renarde also dwelt badly and did not move off until the field was well on its way. Small but Good

The ponifled Whirr gave a dashing display to win the Wingatui Steeplechase on Saturday. He and Merry Simon raced abreast in front until the latter dropped back about half a mile from home, and Whirr was left with a useful lead. Gay Boa, however, commenced a promising run from this stage, which brought him close up to Whirr and Anglo-French at the last fence, and he gradually drew up to be almost on terms with this pair half a furlong from home. The trio then settled down to a gruelling tussle, but Whirr hung on tenaciously to secure a half-head success from Gay Boa, with Anglo-French, who weakened nearing the line a close third. Whirr is trained by A. J Cassells for Mr L. C. Hazlett, who was not able to be at the meeting owing to illness. This was the first winter racing at Wingatui Mr Hazlett has missed for many years. Master Dingle struggled on for fourth place, about 10 lengths away, after a mixed display of jumping. He narrowly missed falling at the stand double and was always a long way back. Valantua and Valens rah poor races. Merry Simon evidently broke down when he went back, as he walked in very lame. Favourites Beaten Platform was looked upon as a likely propisition at Wingatui if soft going prevailed. but the firm ground on Saturday did not prevent him from winning the Provincial Handicap. Bashful Lady appeared to have the race in hand when she led into the straight, but Platform, who carried 3’,lb over-weight, wore her down with a long-sustained run, and snatched victory in the last stride. Kevin was much better placed than on the previous day. but although finishing a close third, he had no chance with the pair in front. Palfrey was well back for the first mile and did not appear to respond to his rider’s efforts until the closing stages were reached. He certainly finished on well and was only a length from