SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 21098, 2 June 1930, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED.

Acceptances for the first day of the Forbury Park T.C. Relief meeting close this evening.

' The Dunedin Jockey Club’s Winter meeting will be continued at Wingatui to-mor-row.

The Great Northern Hurdle Race (two miles and a-half) will take place at 2.5 p.m. to-morrow.

Since 191-4 eleven Southland-owned horses have won the Dunedin J.C.’s Birthday Handicap race.

Nine Southland-owned horses have won the Dunedin J.C.’s Tradesmen's Handicap since the year 1912.

Kuku, winner of the' Hunters’ Steeplechase at Wingatui on Saturday last, may be heard of again shortly.

The interesting Cornwall Handicap (Um.) at. Auckland R.C. meeting to-mor-row will be run at 2.50 p.m.

W. Cooper has to be credited with riding a patient and clever race on Top Gear in the Otago Steeplechase.

The Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s AVinter meeting will be brought to a conclusion at Addington on Tuesday.

The Brisbane Cup of £3OOO (two miles) will be decided at the Queensland Turf Club’s meeting to-morrow.

Aucklander Roman Abbey is engaged in the V.R.C. Grand National Hurdles and Steeplechase, on July a and 12.

Camisader was unlucky in several ways in the D.J.C. Birthday Handicap race at Wingatui on Saturday.

Top Gear struck one fence heavily in the Otago Steeplechase, but otherwise gave a very promising display.

The Otaki Maori Racing Club’s Winter meeting opens to-morrow (Tuesday) and concludes on Wednesday.

Hurdler Elysianor has created a marked impression among the track watchers at Auckland R.C. headquarters.

Despite his failure on Saturday, his connections expect to see Black Mint race well before the D.J.C. meeting concludes.

Royal Game (L. J. Ellis) ran a good race in the Winter Handicap at Wingatui on Saturday, but the pace was beyond him.

In winning the D.J.C. Winter Handicap (one mile) tn Imin. 42 3-ssecs under 9.13 Full Feather put up a brilliant performance.

Salmo Salar recorded his best performance to date in running second in the Winter Handicap at Wingatui on Saturday.

The holding going and slow pace in the Birthday Handicap on Saturday did not favour the first selection Arikiwai.

Southern steeplechaser French Fleet sprawled and nearly fell in his race on Saturday, but may do much better later on.

P. T. Hogan’s useful pupil, Night Lad, is being wintered at Mr G. Kain’s stud property at Orari in South Canterbury district.

J. A. Rowland’s local pupils, Vinegrove and Full Fling, both raced well at Wingatui on Saturday, but were not quite good enough.

Antrim Boy ran a good race in the June Hurdle Handicap (14m.) at Wingatui on Saturday and may take beating in the Otago Hurdle Handicap to-morrow.

Reports from Hawkes Bay are to the effect that Admftal Drake has been working well at Hastings since the Wanganui Jockey Club Winter meeting.

P. T; Hogan has Fabriano in easy work on the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s tracks at present, but, so far, this useful steeplechaser has not been jumped.

.It is safe to say that the Dunedin Jockey Club's race track has never been better in winter time for a lengthy period than it was on Saturday.

In their respective races at Wingatui on Saturday both Southlanders, Wairio and Snowfall, were put out of court by riderless horses interfering with them.

When he was stopped by an unguided rival at the sod wall in the Otago Steeplechase, Snowfall looked to be certain of getting into the prize list.

It was noticeable in his race at the Dunedin J.C. meeting on Saturday that Double Suult has improved in his fencing and raced well with A. S. Ellis up.

Miss Redowa (L. J. Ellis) was fancied for the St. Clair Handicap at the D.J.C. meeting on Saturday, but the local mare got into all sorts of trouble by the way.

Apache, who may be benefited by his run in the D.J.C. Winter Handicap on Saturday, ran a very fine race and it was only in the last few strides that he weakened.

Last week’s reports from Wingatui, to the effect that Pink Note had improved since his trip south, were correct, as he ran a very- fair race in the Birthday Handicap.

When she won the Birthday Handicap on Saturday Red Sea came from behind and in a sprinting run home she more than held her own with her most dangerous rivals.

It was evident in the June Hurdle Race at Wingatui on Saturday that Paris was short of schooling and his fall and experience by the way should sharpen him up for jumping.

~ The three-year-old gelding Waterline (8.12) ran a very fine race in the Birthday Handicap on Saturday, and, if fairly well treated in the matter of weight, he should score at the D.J.C. fixture.

' Circulation did not' see out twelve furlongs in the D.J.C. Birthday Handicap, but she was very prominent until heads were fairly turned for home, and a shorter distance should suit her.

E. Mackie rode a quiet, well-judged race on-Kuku in ' the D.J.C. Hunters’ Steeplechase Handicap on Saturday and his horsemanship contributed in a great measure to the gelding’s success.

While he displayed pace and jumping ability in the early stages of the June Hurdle Handicap on Saturday, Pangolin did not go on with the game and finished as if he had struck trouble by the way. 1

In spite of the heavy, going on Saturday, Amorist fractured, the D.J.C. one, mile .and a half hurdle race record by accomplishing 2min. 45 3-ssecs., as compared with the figures of Beauty Light in 1929, set at 2niin. 47 l-ssecs.

The D.J.C. one mile and a half record across the fiat, established by Pilliewinkie in 1925, was 2mih. 31secs, while Red Sea won over the distance in 2.37 4-s—the Birthday Handicap record stands at 2.34 3-5 by Rorke’s Drift in 1921.

While Rorke’s Drift (2.34 3-5) holds the record time figures ,for the Birthday Handi-, cap at Wingatui, another Southlander, Listening Post, comes second on the list, as he carried 9.6 to victory in 1935 in 2.37— Rorke’s Drift won under 8.4.

One of the easiest wins at Wingatui on Saturday was that recorded by the Riccar--1 ton-trained three-year-old gelding, Ranelagh, in the Brighton Handicap (one mile) under 9.0 in 1.43. He started first in order of selection and had his field well beaten at the distance. The winner is by the imported

English horse, Arrowsmith, from Chukka, by Nassau (imp.)—Garston, by Birkenhead —Lullaby, by Apremont (imp.)—Hammock (imp.) and is thus well-bred on the maternal side, while it is hardly necessary to point out that his sire, Arrowsmith, was a brilliant galloper whose progeny have of late been winning over a wide area. Ranelagh is owned Mr N. Rutherford, of Canterbury, and is trained by the wellknown ex-horseman and successful mentor, A. E. Wormaid.

Tembroney, Thurso, -Vinegrove, Ballance and Remindful, of the unplaced division, ran promising races in the Brighton Handlcap (one mile) at Wingatui on Saturday. The last-named was well in the picture for about seven furlongs, but then disappeared. Another starter, Dumblane, was prominent rounding for home, but, as on many other occasions previously, he failed to run on.

The Dunedin Jockey Club’s Birthday Handicap (one mile and a half) has proved a luckv race for Sotithland-owned or trained horses since 1914, when Magdala opened the ball for the late Mr J. Beck. In 1915 Mr J. Graham won with Golden King, in 1916 Messrs F. A. and V. N. Price won with Rorke’s Drift; in 1917 Mr W. Baird jnr. secured the honours with Highwater; in 1918 Messrs F. A. and V. N. Price won again with Rorke’s Drift; in 1919 Mr P. A. Price had Tin Soldier as the winner; in 1920 Messrs T. and F. -Trail owned the successful Jock and in 1921 Messrs F. A. and V. N. Price’s Rorke’s Drift won for the third time—a run of eight Southland successes from 1914. After a break of three seasons, Mr E. M. Russell won with his home-bred gelding Listening Post in 1925, and in 1926 and 1927 Full Swing, trained in Invercargill for Mr G. A. Kain, of South Otago, accounted for the event, while in 1929 C. Gieseler produced Money Mine to score for Mr W. Swale, of the Winton district, and on Saturday F. W. Ellis turned Red Sea out as the successful competitor for Mr J. L. Hannon of Invercargill. Thus in thirteen years out of seventeen the race was won by horses owned or trained in Southland,' a particularly attractive record in a contest extending to twelve furlongs. The late Mr J. R. E. Beck, owner of Magdala, was the first Southlander to win the leading D.J.C. Winter meeting flat event, which was run for the first time away back in 1873.

While a southern owner did not succeed in winning the Tradesmen’s Handicap at Wingatui on Saturday—the event in which Lucky Light finished third-—the home province has a creditable record in connection with the D.J.C. Winter meeting short race. Dr W. Robertson, who was the first Southlander to score, won in 1912 with Palisade and the same horse scored again for his breeder in 1914. In 1915 Mr T. B. Mclntyre won with Buller; in 1916 J. Hymera led Marsa in a winner; in 1917 Dr W. Robertson was successful with Palamon; in 1920 Mr W. Stone secured the race with Silver Peak; in 1923 Mr E. M. Russell won with Laughing Eyes; in 1925 Mr J. L. Hannon had Geranial returned a winner, and in 1926 Ecuador won for Mr W. Stone.

Southland owners have also figured prominently as being successful in the Otago Steeplechase, .the first winner for the home province being Mr F. Wilson’s The Gunner in 1910, then follow: Mr J. Swale’s True Blue in 1911; Mr I). H. Robinson’s Lugeon in 1912; Mr W. Kain’s Sportsman in 1913 and 1914; Mr M. Hanley’s Carnmore in 1916; Messrs Baird and Sunbury’s Palladio a dead heat with C. Grant’s Stone Ginger in 1918, and Mr W. Swale’s Palladio in 1919. AUCKLAND TURF NEWS. GALLOPS AT ELLERSLIE. FINAL WORK OUTS. SOME SPECTACULAR SPILLS. GOOD JUMPING TESTS. (Special to the Times.) Auckland, May 31. Plenty of incident was associated with the final work outs at Ellerslie this morning. There was a good deal of schooling over the hurdles and steeplechase fences, and some spectacular falls were witnessed. The weather was showery and the tracks heavy. The No. 1 grass track was open for performers on the flat set against the watch, but the times generally were slow. The hurdles were again in use on the outside of the course proper. The .star performers were: Eager Rose and Maori Boy on the flat, Aurora Borealis, King’s Jest and Mister Gamp over the hurdles and Matu and Master Lu over the steeplechase course. Prime interest was focussed upon the efforts of the jumpers. Mister Gamp (W. J. Bowden) and King’s Jest (E. Stanway) were associated in a spin over a circuit of five hurdles, and their display was very cheering to their admirers. King’s Jest took the first ob ; stacle grandly, well in front of the chestnut whom he led practically throughout. King's Jest again jumped beautifully at the second and third fences but at the fourth he took off too soon and clouted the top. He stumbled on landing and made a clever recovery and it was noticeable that he lost practically no ground. Through this incident, he led over the last fence just clear of Mister Gamp and both rapped this hurdle. It was a rattling performance on the part of both. King’s Jest took the fences in his stride, never hesitating, and his only blunder saw him get out of difficulty with that cleverness typical of the good jumper. Mister Gamp also infused dash into his task. Bowden appeared to be riding him in behind his schooling mate, and it is probable that he could have run up to the Hawkes Bay representative at any part of it. Last year’s winner fenced very smoothly and on his display, it would seem that he has not lost the knack of hurdling which enabled him to capture that race. The time this morning was fast, so it was a real good test.

Aurora Borealis (H. Dulieu) was given once round over the hurdles on the course proper. She took the first as straight as a die and never even brushed the top, skimming it as if she had been over them before, and this was. her first attempt here. She was a bit slow at the second, but took the last two in her stride. The time was by no means fast, and yet for a first acquaintance with these obstacles, the display was quite satisfactory, her jumping being very smooth. Penny Plain, Archibald and Four Aces set out for a spin over four hurdles, but it/was a school marked by a chapter of incidents. Four Aces tipped out at the first, a complete somersault, and after clearing the second Archibald’s rider lost his irons and pulled up. Penny Plain then completed the course alone. Four Aces, without his rider, collapsed when he tried to scramble over the last hurdle, but fell on the right side. He was sent out again and this time he jumped four hurdles in quite good style, giving a fine display. Harbour View, Dark Prince and Waka King were sent over five hurdles once round. Dark Prince fell heavily at the first obstacle and Harbour View?” arid Waka King went on together, the former giving a better showing. There were three bouts over the full steeplechase course, including the hill, and the best showing was easily that given by Matu in his first trial. The horses were Matu (A. Jenkins), Nukutere (W. Rennie), St. Warrigal (H. Turner), Mangani (H. Dulieu) and Lucess (R. Syme). From the start St.’Warrigal pulled to .the front from Mangani, with Matu and Lucess a few lengths back and Nukutere, who got away badly, a long way back. On the hill Matu was up with Mangani, just behind St. Warrigal and there was little between them at the stone wall at the foot of the hill. Here Mangani and St. Warrigal finished up on the course proper, taking the hurdle there, and Matu was left on his own, well in front to take the water jump and finish at the second sod wall. Matu gave a splendid showing, if anything a bit better than Ponjola gave on his first attempt over the country, so that he will gain-friends for his Great Northern Steeplechase engagement next Thursday.

Mangani fenced indifferently and St. Warrigal showed a lot of pace, but nearly lost fits pilot at the final fence. Master Lu gave a nice display over the hill, in which he was paired with Hymestrason (A. Jenkins). The latter was a bit uncertain at his fences and on-the hill he chanced the first fence and fell. However, he was immediately remounted and ' finished the course, shaping fairly well for a first try out over this country. Master Lu continued on alone when his mate tipped out, and but for a blunder at one obstacle, he gave quite a promising showing. On the Flat. An early appearance was made by Eager Rose, who carved out six furlongs in impressive style, moving past the initial furlong in 13secs, two in 26 l-ssecs and three in 39 4-ssecs, then winding up in imin 19 2-ssecs, good time, for /he chestnut was not bustled to any extent... Maori Boy made his • prospects for next week’s racing look very rosy when he defeated Hoariri over six furlongs in Imin I9secs. The latter unwound all his speed and was clear over the first furlong in 12 l-ssec, two in 26sec and three in 38 2-ssec, but Maori Boy began to draw closer at this stage and was running on very strongly at the end. It was good time, too. A pair of Cornwall Handicap candidates, Mendip and Seatown, came in for their share of attention when they were sent against the watch. The southerners left seven furlongs behind in Imin 38sec and ran their last half-mile in 55sec. There was nothing to enthuse over, but Mendip gave his companion weight and a beating, appearing to like the condition underfoot. A. McCorraac is his pilot on Tuesday. An Unlucky Trainer.

The hoodoo is certainly hovering over the Te Rapa trainer, P. Brady’s stable at present. Star Comet went amiss last week and will not. start at Ellerslie. Then when schooling at Ellerslie -this morning one of his other charges, Rawhetu, fell and broke a leg, having to be destroyed. In addition the jockey, F. Foster, the rider, was badly hurt. It now only remains for Pompeius to go wrong—there is apparently little chance of that judging by -the way he worked this morning—for P. Brady’s cup of bitterness to be completely filled. Rawhetu was sent out to go a round of the. steeplechase course in company with Airtight. The pair started off at the foot of the straight on the flat, the first fence being a sod wall. They collided while in the air in going over, but they got over safely, clearing the obstacle well. The next jump was the first of the brush double opposite the stands. Rawhetu took off straight, but Airtight ran the fence down and he again collided with his companion. Rawhetu was thrown heavily, almost turning a complete somersault and, in landing, came down on -top of his jockey. Rawhetu then bolted on three legs to the stalls. Foster received immediate care and in less than 10 minutes was being attended to by Dr. McGregor Grant in the casualty room. Severe abdominal injuries were received by Foster, who was shortly afterwards removed to the hospital. Rawhetu broke his near hind leg well up, and he had to be destroyed. This action was taken in about eight minutes. The accident to Foster was probably severe enough to keep him out of the saddle next week for it seems certain that he will not have recovered sufficiently to take the mount on Aurora Borealis in the Great Northern Hurdles on Tuesday or on the same performer in the big steeplechase on Thursday. It is more than likely that the owner-trainer, F. R.'Waller, will have to look for another rider for Aurora Borealis. This mare schooled very satisfactorily over the hurdles this morning. The leg trouble which came against Omeo after schooling on Thursday morning shows considerable improvement and the reports this morning were most encouraging. It is understood that Omeo will not be a runner in the Great Northern Hurdles, but he will in all probability take his place in the Great Northern Steeplechase field on Thursday.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. WINTER MEETING OPEN. RED SEA SUCCESSFUL. TOP GEAR WINS OTAGO STEEPLECHASE. SPRINT TO INEVITABLE. AMORIST TAKES HURDLES. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, Maj- 31. The Dunedin Jockey Club opened its Winter meeting to-day in fine weather and on a track which, while firm, was entirely devoid of sting and not in favour of fast times. There was a good attendance. The totalisator handled £17,556 compared with £21,655 10/- for the first day last year. The results were: HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE,. £175. About two and a-half miles. 5 A. C. Mills’s ch g Kuku, by Sir Antrim —Kerehti, aged, car. 9.54 (E. Mackie) 1 2 J. Simpson’s ch g Red Heather, by St. Petersburg—Erewhon, aged, 9.10 (L. Hunt) 2 1 W. McCarthy’s b g French Fleet, by Fleetham—Fibrona, 6yrs, 10.6 (F. Langford) 3 (Winner trained by G. C. Bain, Riverton.) Also started: 4 Mataipuke 10.5, 7 Wairio car. 9.8}, 3 Hillman car. 9.1}, 8 Star Tractor car. 9.5, 6 Koremata 9.0. Won by ten lengths, third eight lengths away, Mataipuke a bad fourth and Hillman the only other to finish. Time, 5 mins 36 4-ssecs. BRIGHTON HANDICAP, £2OO. One mile. 1 N. Rutherford’s b g Ranelagh, by Arrowsmith—Chukka, 3yrs, 9.0 (A. E. Ellis) 1 9 R. Mee’s br g Fair Exchange, by Paper Money—Fair Fight, syrs, car 8.5 (L. Moulin) 2 8 R. Tohill’s b m Impertinence, by The Ace—Miss Mimic, 4yrs, 8.3 (B. H. Brodie) 3 (Winner trained by A. E. Wormaid, •Upper Riccarton.) Also started: 6 Ravine 9.3, 7 Night Maid 9.1, 15 Tembroney 8.10, 3 Hounslow car. 8.6, 2 Straightcourse 8.6, 13 Carinthia 7.11, 5 Vinegrove 7.10 V, 12 Dumblane 7.8, 17 Ballance car. 7.2, 4 Thurso car. 7.3, 14 Top Speed car. 7.8, 11 Night Rose 7.7, 18 Lucky Maid car. 7.85, 16 Remindful car. 7.2, 10 Leading Boy 7.7. Won by a length and a-half, a head between second and third, Tembroney a neck away fourth. Time, Imin 43secs. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP, £350. One mile and a-half. 5 J. L. Hannon’s ch m Red Sea, by Valkyrian—Whitianga, 4yrs., 8.4 (L. J. Ellis) .... r 1 2 Sir Charles Clifford’s br g Waterline by The Ace —Sailor’s Hope, 3yrs 8.12 (J. Barry) .. .. 2 7 P. Treacey’s br g Camisader, by Tractor —Whiplash, 6yrs, 7.9 (G. Humphries) .. .. 3 (Winner trained by F. W. Ellis, Invercargill.) \ Also started: 1 Arikiwai 9.0, 3 Pink Note 8.11, 8 Money Mine 8.11, 6 Circulation 7.11, 4 Black Mint 7.4. Waterline led into the straight from Circulation and Red Sea. The last named finished strongly and won by threequarters of a length from Waterline with Camisader a neck away and Pink Note close up fourth. Time, 2mins 37 4-ssecs. OTAGO STEEPLECHASE, £450. About three and a-quarter miles.

1 L. C. Hazlett’s ch g Top Gear, by Tractpr—Quickset, 6yrs, 10.3 (W. Cooper) .... .. 1 2 A. G. MacDonald’s br g Nightraid, by Captain—Fairlie, aged, 9.1 (J. T. Humphries) 2 5 A. W. Douglas’s b g Double Soult, by Gold Soult—Wairingo, syrs., car. 9.14 (A. S. Ellis) .. .. .. 3 (Winner trained by A. J. Cassells, North Taieri.)

Also started: 2 Radiate 10.3, 4 Kaikahu 10.1, 6 Snowfall 9.12, 3 Radiac 9.11. Kaikahu fell and brought down Radiac and Radiate fell on the flat when leading.

Won by two lengths, third horse 100 yards away. Time, 7mins 18 3-ssecs. TRADESMEN’S HANDICAP, £250. Six furlongs. 1 G. A. Kain’s b g Inevitable, by Thurnham—Comment, 3yrs, 8.1 (B. H. Brodie) 1 2 J. H. Prosser’s b g Great Star, by Solferino—Theda, 4yrs, 9.6 (C. Emerson) 2 5 W. T. Hazlett’s b m Lucky Light, by Paper Money—Simper, '4yrs, 8.0 (F. J. McKay) .. .. ... .. 3 . (Winner trained by 11. J. Smith, Orari.) Also started: 13 Taboo 9.1, 10 Black Duke 9.1, 3 Rin Tin Tin 9.0, 6 Caterpillar 8.3, 11 Subdivision 8.0, 4 Full Fling 7.11, 7 Rascal 7.6, 8 Red Boa 7.2, 9 First Raid 7.0. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third, First Raid a head away fourth. Time, Imin 14 4-ssec. JUNE HURDLE HANDICAP, £2OO. One mile and a-half. 1 11. Dampier Crossley’s br g Amorist by Baverstock—Amicitia, syrs, car 9.91 (G. Salt) '.. 1 2 L. C. Hazlett’s b g Craigmore, by Saxby—Thistledown, aged,-9.8 (A. Youngman) 2 5 J. G. Barton’s b g Antrim Boy, by Some Boy ll—Flare Gun, . 6yrs, 10.4 (W. Cooper) .. 3 (Winner" trained by R. Longley, Upper Riccarton.) Also started: 4 Pangolin 10.9, 7 Gayoma 10.3, 8 Oriflamb 10.1, 3 Heather Lad 9.7, 9 Guncase 9.3, 6 Paris 9.2, 10 Exide 9.0. Won by two and a-half lengths, threequarters of a length between second and third, Heather Lad half a length away fourth. Paris fell. Time, 2mins 45 3-5 secs. ST. CLAIR HANDICAP, £175. Six furlongs. 8 Sir Charles Clifford’s ch g Semper Paratus, by Winning Hit —Equipment, 3yrs, 8.1 (J. Barry) .... 1 1 W. L. Milne’s b g Palermo, by Solferino —Lady Pal, 3y.rs, 9.3 (A. E. Ellis) .' 2 9 R. Green’s b m Meitui, by Tractor —Marianne, 4yrs, 7.10 (J. Dooley) 3 (Winner trained by H. and A. Cutts, Upper Riccarton.) Also started: 12 Tuku 9.5, 6 Jock o’ Hazeldean 8.9, 7 Rina Mangu 8.5, 3 Miss Redowa 8.1, 11 Crossbow 7.12, 2 Miss Bradbury 7.7, 10 Rosewood 7.2, 5 Bitractor 7.2, 4 Flaxbird 7.2. Won by half a length with a length and a-half between second and third. Jock o’ Hazeldean a neck away fourth. Time, Imin 16 4-ssecs. WINTER HANDICAP, £2lO. One mile. 2 Sir Charles Clifford’s b h Full Feather by Autumnus —Equipment, 4yrs, 9.13 (J. Barry) ’. .. 1 9 J. Ruttledge’s ch g Salmo Salar, by . ' Solferino—Tc Anau Maid, 4yrs, car. 7.9 (F. Ingram) 2 5 W. T. Hazlett’s b g Apache, by Solferino —Directoire, aged, 8.2 (F. J.

McKay) 3 (Winner trained by 11. and A. Cutts, Upper Riccarton.) Also started: S Wingatui 9.2, 6 Stealth 8.13, 3 Nedda 8.8, and Sudden Storm 8.1 bracketed; 1 Smithereens 8.5, 12 Tardy 8.4, 7 Red Racer 8.4, 13 Haze 8.5, 11 Evening 8.12, 4 Glenrowan 8.2, 15 Membo 8.0, 14 Royal Mint 8.0, 16 Tripaway 8.1, 10 Royal Game B.Q. Won well by threequarters of a length, half a length between second and third and Glenrowan half a length away fourth. Time, Imin 42 3-ssecs. COMMENT ON THE RACING. VERY INTERESTING RACING WITNESSED. AN IMPORTANT SOUTHLAND SUCCESS. RED SEA’S BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. DECREASED TOTALISATOR REVENUE. (Special to the Times.) Dunedin, May 31. Perfect weather was experienced _at Wingatui to-day for the opening occasion of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s Winter fixture with the sun shining down throughout the proceedings and a still atmosphere. Despite the fact that it was somewhat holding as the result of recent rain and frosts the running track was in exceptional winter order and the club’s grounds looked spick and span for this season of the year. The attendance of local patrons appeared to be fully up to the average, but Canterbury and Southland visitors were not so much in evidence as usual. Very interesting racing was witnessed and at times the results were greeted with marked approval, this recognition from the onlookers being noticeable when the Invercargill-trained and owned mare Red Sea won the time-hon-oured Birthday Handicap for Mr J. L. Hannon after an exciting race, when the locally-produced Top Gear prevailed in the Otago Steeplechase for his breeder, Mr L. C. Hazlett, and again when Semper Paratus and Full Feather in successive events carried off the honours for Sir Charles Clifford, of Canterbury, and thus gave the Christchurch owner his first tastes of success at Wingatui. Southland stables accounted for two races, when Mr A. C. Mills, of the Western District, secured the first event with the ’chaser Kuku and Red Sea scored in the principal flat contest for her Invercargill nominator and first and only owner. Another success particularly well received bv southerners present was that of Inevitable in the Tradesmen’s Handicap, as the son of Thurnham-Comment was originally educated and trained in Invercargill and has won most of the races in Southland ,for his breeder Mr G. Kain, of South Canterbury and at one time of South Otago. The starting of Mr A. D. Mclvor was very capably and promptly carried out, and Mr B. Ireland gave every satisfaction from the judge’s stand. There was a falling off in the totalisator investments of £4,098 10/-, and to some extent this has to be accounted for by the fact that a number of supporters of the light harness sport were absent, no doubt waiting their chance to assist at the Forbury Park T.C.’s Unemployment fixture next week in Dunedin.

For the Hunters’ Steeplechase the pool amounted to £9Ol 10/-, as compared with £1,125 10/- last season. French Fleet was elected first fancy carrying 110 chances more than Red Heather, with Hillman (A. S. Ellis) 197 tickets off in third place 50 odd supporters ahead of Mataipuke, the remainder being lightly followed. From a good start Hillman dashed to the front from Red Heather and Koremata. At the' far side double Star Tractor (S. Pyper) lost his rider and French Fleet spread on landing over the first obstacle and did well to regain his feet. Meanwhile Koremata took charge from Red Heather and Kuku. There was no change at the straight with Koremata well clear to lead at the stand double from Red Heather and Kuku followed by French Fleet. Hero the riderless Star Tractor in running up the first jump collided with Wairio (J. Walker) and the jockey was unshipped. As Koremata led Red Heather and Kuku on the hillside and into the back stretch French Fleet was closing up. After crossing the far side, double French Fleet moved up to Red Heather, who was in third place. The post and rails at the far turn 'proved fatal to Koremata (T. Smith) who fell. Kuku was left in front and led Red Heather well clear over the water. Holding his advantage, Kuku (E. Mackie) cleared the final fence safely and cantered home an easy winner by over eight lengths from Red Heather, with French Fleet six lengths away third, a dozen lengths clear of Mataipuke, while Hillman also completed the course a long way off. The North Island-bred winner carried the colours of the Western District sportsman Mr A. C. Mills and gave the Riverton trainer G. C. Bain a long-delayed and popular win. Kuku scored comfortably in the able hands

of E. Mackie. Red Heather jumped well, but failed as a stayer. Owing to his early mishap at the far side double, French Fleet was not seen at his best but he appeared to pull up all right and may be seen to better advantage later. The winner returned ( a nice price.

The Brighton Handicap presented a puzzle to backers which restricted speculation, and the pool read at £1990, as against £2865 10/- the previous season. The Ric-carton-trained Ranelagh was sent out as first fancy carrying 289 chances more than Straightcourse, with Hounslow 15 tickets off in third place, then came Thurso and Vinegrove (L. J. Ellis) some distance off with little between them. Leading Boy gave trouble at the barrier, but a good start was eventually secured. Ravine, Lucky Maid, and Remindful were first to break the line in that order. Racing down the back Remindful hit the front from Fair Exchange and Hounslow, then came Impertinence followed by Vinegrove, Thurso ,and Lucky Maid in close order. There was little change crossing the top, except that the field closed up behind the leaders to the home turn. It was a fine race—Remindful and Fair Exchange on terms showed the way into the homestretch from Night Maid, Vinegrove, Impertinence and Dumblane. Below the distance Remindful weakened and Fair Exchange looked promising pacing the distance. Here Ranelagh came out of the bunch and striding to the front went on to win easily by a length and a, half from Fair Exchange, who beat Impertinence by a head for second place, with Tembroney staying on well a neck away, followed by Thurso, Vinegrove, Ballance and Dumblane. The promising Ranelagh, who has improved very fast of late, gave A. E. Ellis an easy ride and ran like a very useful performer in the making.' Fair Exchange ran a good race and was unlucky to meet the very useful winner. Impertinence raced better than she did in the south and was just behind the two leaders at the home turn. Tembroney came from a long way back at the finish. Vinegrove ran a very honest race, but was hardly good enough. Thurso galloped as if he might be useful in future. The race was too far for Remindful, but she was well in the picture until nearing the distance.

There was again a drop in the volume of speculation for the Birthday Handicap, the pool reaching £2969 10/-, as compared with £3252 last season. Arikiwai was sent out first in order of selection, carrying 272 chances more than Waterline, with Pink Note 512 tickets off in third place, 52 supporters in front of Black Mint, who headed Red Sea by 14 tokens. Camisader and Pink Note gave some trouble at the start. Black Mint was first to show out and he led past the stands from Waterline at a slow pace, then came Arikiwai and Pink Note. Black Mint was still in charge from Waterline going to the back. As the Wellington • horse led down the back the field was closing up, and Red Sea was improving her position. Approaching the far turn Waterline made a forward move and joined Black Mint, then in close order came Pink Note, Red Sea and Arikiwai. In the early stages of crossing the top Waterline assumed command and Circulation headed Black Mint in to second place, then came Arikiwai, with Red Sea still gaining ground followed by Pink Note and Camisader, who-got away badly closing into the picture. At the home turn Circulation was on terms with Waterline, but she weakened below the distance, where Red Sea was coming on the outside and Canjdsader was always making good. Leading past the distance Waterline looked to have a great chance, but Red Sea was finishing very strongly followed by Camisader. Staying on well Red Sea got up to win by threequarters of a length from Waterline, who beat Camisader by a short neck for second place, with Pink Note half a length off fourth, then came Circulation and Black Mint, with Arikiwai last.The winner was well handled by L. J. Ellis and her condition 'saw her through to the credit of her trainer, F. W. Ellis. The success of the Invercargill sportsman, Mr J. L. Hannon, was very popular for his own sake, while southern backers had good reason to follow the Wairio Cup, Otautau Cup and Riverton Gold Cup winner to advantage and the tune of a nice price. Waterline ran a solid race but the holding going and weight troubled him. Camisader ran one of the best races of his career and was somewhat unlucky that he did not gain second berth and trouble the winner. Pink Note ran a very fair race. The slow early pace did not suit Arikiwai and he was left standing when the pace was crowded on after passing the far turn. Circulation appeared to have a great chance at the last bend but did not finish on, while Money Mine was never in the picture. The slow pace may have been responsible for the result, but the winner proved herself a solid stayer and may have won in any case.

There was a pool of £1667 for the Otago Steeplechase, as against £2104 10/- last year. Top Gear was first fancy carrying 170 chances more than Radiate, with Radiac 89 tickets off in third place, 68 supporters in front of Kaikahu, but Double Soult and Snowfall were also fairly well fancied.

Top Gear, Radiac, and Snowfall in order were first to show out. At the stand double Radiac and Top Gear were together, then came Kaikahu, Double Soult and Radiate, while Snowfall was trailing the field well up. Going to the fence on the hill Kaikahu (A. J. Peart) raced to the front, but fell at the following obstacle and brought down Radiac (H. Anderton). Night Raid, Double Soult, Top Gear and Radiate were in fairly close order at the back, but Top Gear was first over the water. In the straight Top Gear just led Double Soult at the stand double, then came Radiate and Night Raid, with Snowfall still handy. At the sod wall the riderless Kaikahu stopped Snowfall, but the Southlander got over at a second attempt with his galloping chance gone. Going to the back Radiate was in charge well clear from Top Gear and Double Soult. When turning into the back straight on the flat Radiate (E. Shaw) slipped on the flat and fell. At the next obstacle Double Soult struck and very nearly unseated A. S. Ellis who made a fine recovery. Night Raid aryl Top Gear went on together joining fence for fence. After rounding the far turn Top Gear moved out to show Night Raid the way over the water, with Double Soult % long way off, and Snowfall being pulled up. Leading over the final fence two lengths clear Top Gear (W. Cooper) went on to beat Night Raid by two lengths, with Double Soult (A. S. Ellis) one hundred yards off third. These were the only horses to finish.

The wagering was not as keen as was expected on the Tradesmen’s Handicap the pool standing at £2632 10/-, as against £317,2 last season. Inevitable was most in demand to carry 98 chances more than Great Star, with Rin Tin Tin (A. E. Ellis) 29 tickets away in third position 170 supporters ahead of Full Fling, while Lucky Light was strongly followed and Caterpillar had a fair retinue of admirers. There was some delay at the post Subdivision, Great Star, Lucky Light, and Red Boa in turn causing slight trouble. Rascal was first to break the line, but he quickly disappeared and Full Fling darted to the front to just show out from Great Star, then came Inevitable and Caterpillar. Crossing the top Full Fling was still attended. by Great Star. At the home turn Great Star was moving up on terms with Full Fling, then close up came Inevitable, Rin Tin Tin, Caterpillar and First Raid, with Lucky Light coming on the outside. At the distance Full Fling was beaten arid Inevitable challenged Great Star. Drawing out in the run to the judge Inevitable (B. Brodie) won by two lengths from Great Star (C. Emerson), with Lucky Light (F. J. McKay) half a length off third, a head in front of First Raid (L. Woolford) fourth, while Full Fling (L. J.’ Ellis) was well in the picture, ,followed by Rin Tin Tin.

The' winner scored like a good horse, coming out at the finish and fairly' outstaying the opposition. Great Star was always prominent, but he was slightly short of work and could not quite see the journey out on the day. Lucky Light was slow to find, her legs and was last

to leave the mark, hence she put up a very fine effort to get into the money in the fcun home. First Raid ran an attractive race, as he came from a long way back to finish fourth. Little Full Fling was fifth and battled on stoutly after making the greater share of the pace. Red Boa (F. Ingrain) was slow to get off and did not reach the firing-line. Caterpillar faded out badly in the run home.

The investment total took a turn for the June Hurdle Race and the pool totalled £2166, as' against £1829 the previous season. Amorist was favourite carrying 15 chances more than Craigmore, with Heather Lad (H. Anderton) 125 tickets away in third place 70 supporters in advance of Pangolin (F. Thompson), but there was a demand for Antrim Boy, while Paris and Gayoma had fair followings of friends.

From the word “go” Amorist dashed into his stride and quickly rushed to the front to lead.. Craigmore, with Pangolin, Gayoma, Heather Lad, and Guncase next in order. Racing to the back Amorist had a break of four lengths on Craigmore the pair being well clear of the field. All along the back Amorist led Craigmore, well, with Heather Lad six lengths off followed by Antrim Boy. At the home turn Amorist was out half-a-dozen lengths in command from Craigmore, while Antrim Boy was five lengths off beating Heather Lad and closing up. Landing over the final obstacle out by himself Amorist (G. Salt) jogged home an easy winner by two and a-half lengths, a good finish for second place -resulting in Craigmfire (A. Youngman) lasting long enough to beat Antrim Boy by threequarters of a length,, with Heather Lad half a length away fourth, then came Guncase and Gayoma a long way off, while Pangolin was last. At the back Paris (G. Dempster) who was running last and leaping, too carefully came to grief, his rider escaping unhurt. •

The Australian-bred Amorist may not have won as easily as he looked to do, but he cantered home and thus it was easy to be deceived. Craigmore ran a very solid race, but. Amorist was always too good for him at the fences and on the flat. Antrim Boy (W. Cooper) created a favourable impression, as he had a wide stretch of ground to make up over the last half-mile. Heather Lad ran a promising race. Pangolin may be improved by his outing, while Gayoma found the pace too solid for him after an absence from jumping races for some time past.

There was a shrinkage in the speculation for the St. Clair Handicap the pool showing at £2660 10/-, a. as compared with £3400 10/- last season. The Gore-trained juvenile Palermo (A. E. Ellis) was a strong first selection carrying 384 chances more than Miss Bradbury, with Miss Redowa 30 tickets away in third berth, 202 supporters ahead of Flaxbird.

From an even start Tuku, Meitui and Miss Bradbury were first to break the line, but Palermo dashed to the front going to the far turn from Miss Bradbury, Miss Redowa and Semper Paratus. After rounding the far turn Bitractor (F. Ingram) ..fell and Flaxbird was knocked back last. ® The rider of Bitractor was unhurt. Climbing the hill Palermo was joined by Semper Paratus, with Miss Bradbury and Miss Redowa close up. Below the distance Semper Paratus challenged the leader but for some time could make no impression on him. Just inside the distance Palermo was under pressure and Semper Paratus wore him down to win by a neck, with Meitui finishing on well third a length and a-half away, a neck in front of Jock o’ Hazeldean, then came Tuku, Miss Redowa and Miss Bradbury. There was applause for the success of Semper Paratus, who gave his new owner, Sir Charles Clifford, his first success under the Dunedin Jockey Club. Palermo ran a very fine race and carried his real weight like a racehorse, as he had to concede his rival three-year-old,' Semper Paratus, 161 b. Miss Redowa did not get the best of runs by the way, but displayed marked pace and she may do better prior to the close of the-fixture.

When the day’s proceedings drew to a close with the Winter Handicap under consideration the pool was declared at £3069, as' against £3906 10/- last season. The Riccarton-trained Smithereens was sent out first in orddr of selection, carrying 20S chances more than Full Feather, who was classed two tickets ahead of the coupled Nedda and Sudden Storm, with Glenrowan only 28 supporters off in fourth position 26 friends removed from Apache, while Stealth was also in strong demand —it was a very even wagering example, where the first seven or eight horses were concerned and the contest ultimately proved that backers were not far astray when 'it came to a bunched finish.

From an even despatch Stealth, Nedda and Apache got well away, then Smithereens became prominent, but Stealth and Nedda were at the head of affairs nearing the far turn, with Apache close up, and Full Feather at the rear of the big field. As Stealth lede up the rise Tardy, Evening, Salmo Salar, Apache and Smithereens were all well placed, while Full Feather had commenced to improve Ills position. On the last turn Stealth, Salmo Salar, Apache, Smithereens and Glenrowan caught the eye, with Full Feather rapidly making his way to the firing-line on the outside. An exciting race took place from below the distance, with Apache. going strongly two

hundred yards from home. In the run to the judge Full Feather got up to win cleverly by threequarters of a length from Salmo Salar, who beat- Apache by a short half length, and Glenrowan was staying on well into fourth berth a long neck away, closely attended by Royal Game (L. J. Ellis), Stealth (H. Anderton), Nedda (A. E. Didham) and Smithereens (A. Eastwood). The North Island horseman, J. Barry, thus carried off the- last two races in succession on Semper Paratus and Full Feather, descendants of Winning Hit and Autumnus respectively bred by the late Sir George Clifford, whose colours they carried for his son and heir. ,

■ HANDICAPS FOR TO-MORROW. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, June 1. The following are the handicaps for the second day (Tuesday), of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting:— FORBURY STEEPLECHASE, £2OO. Two and a-quarter miles.

CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. WINTER MEETING OPENS. MURIEL DE ORO CHIEF WINNER. TROTTER’S RACE TO ROSE AUDO. TOTALISATOR SHRINKAGE. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, May 31. For the first day of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s Winter meeting, the weather was fine and the attendance fair. The track was in excellent order. 'the totalisator investments for the day amounted to £24,234 as against £26,656 10/- on the corresponding day last year. The results were: YALDHURST HANDICAP (harness), £175. Unhoppled trotters. Class 3.38. One and ahalf miles. 1 J. N. Clarke’s gr m Fifa by Gay Parrish—Prince Imperial mare, 4 years 12yds bhd (Owner i 1 8 C. Davey’s Midland 36yds bhd (A. E. Bussell) ' 2 15 H. . Frost’s Repute 12yds bhd (Owner) 3 Also started: 11 Accumulator scr, 4 Mat Voyage scr, 5 King’s Voyage scr, 9 Nelson Parrish 12yds, 10 St. Petrox 12yds, 6 Nelson’s Prince 12yds, IS Great Amazon 24yds, 2 Scuttle 24yds, 16 Sea Queen 24yds, 12 Gemlight 24yds, 13 Oval 4Syds, 14 Tot Logan 48yds, 7 New Met ford 48yds, 3 White Satin 48yds, 17 Mount Royal 72yds. Won by two lengths, third a length away, Tot Logan fourth. Times: 3mins. 30 l-ssecs, 3inins. 28 4-ssecs, 3mins. 31 l-osecs. PENINSULA HANDICAP (harnessl, £2OO. Class 3.29. One and a-half miles. 7 J. McQuilkin’s b m Wild Voyage, by Happy Voyage—Wildwood Jnr. 'mare 5 years scr (Owner) 1 3 J. Burley’s Kreisler, 12yds bhd (D. Bennett) 2 4 Mrs C. Stretter’s Proud Dillon 12yds bhd (M. Holmes) 3 I Also started: 14 Ariki scr, 5 Brent light scr, 13 Erin’s Royal scr, 16 Audrey Dilion scr, 19 Harold Lee scr, S Kautoma scr, 6 Mac Dillon, scr, 2 Lily Harold 12yds, 12 Ricardo 12yd-;. 16 Vikota 12yds, 11 Nelson McElwyn 12yds, 1 Editor 24yds, 9 Invader 36yds, 15 Baymit 36yds. Won by three lengths, third two lengths away, Editor fourth. Times: 3mins. 22secs, 3mins 21 2-ssecs, 3mins 22 l-ssecs. PAPARUA HANDICAP (harness), £5OO. Class 4.32. Two miles. 1 W. E. Simes’ b m Muriel de Oro by Rey de Oro —Hal McKinney mare 4 vears scr (F. G. Holmes) .... 1 2 J. H. Lloyd’s The Shrew 24yds bhd (E. N. Kennerley) 2 2 J. J. Kennerley’s Vendome, scr (Owner) 3 Also started: 7 Arikitoa scr, 3 Avengej 12yds and Omaha 24yds bracketed, 11 Talent 12yds, 4 Genuine 12yds, 12 Pageant 24yds, 8 Maiwhariti 36yds, 5 Athalone 4S yds, 6 Jean McElwyn 48yds. 10 Daphne de Oro 60yds, 9 Dundas Boy 72yds and Quality 84yds bracketed. Won by a length, third two lengths away, Jean McElwyn fourth. Times: 4mins. 31sec, 4mins 29 2-ssecs, 4 mins. 32secs. AVIATION HANDICAP, (harness), £3OO. Class 4.44. Unhoppled trotters. Two'miles. 1 E. E. Cuneen’s b m Rose Audo, by Great Audubon —Rosalie, aged, 12 yds bhd (E. C. McDermott) .... 1 3 J. R. McKenzie’s Dolores, 4Syds bhd (J. Bryce) 2 10 D. Rodger’s Dipnoi 12yds bhd (W. Barron) ° Also started: 8 Young Carbine scr, 4 Kyra 12yds, 9 Nelson Boy 12yds, 11 Boneta 24yds, 12 Nelson Ata 24yds, 7 Quickfire 36vds, 5 Lady lan o6yds, 2 Admiral Bingen' 48vds, 13 Bonnie Belmont 60yds,. 6 Sarsaparilla 60yds, 14 John Mauritius 84 yds. A length each way, Lady Fan fourth. Times: 4mins 36 2-ssecs, 4mins 33 3-ssecs, 4mins 36 4-ssecs. ELLESMERE HANDICAP (harness), £2OO. Class 4.40. Two miles. 6 T. 11. McGirr’s b g Wakataua, by Man o’ War—Mountain Rose, 4 years scr (Owner) .. 1 4 J F. Cotton’s Logan’s Pride 48yds bhd (D. C. Watts) 2 14 Cooper and Henry’s Shady Spot 24 yds bhd (O. E. Hooper) 3 Also started: 17 Mercury scr, 8 Baby Logan scr, 5 Colehill scr, 13 Mac Dillon

scr, -2 Harold Logan scr, 11. Erin’s Lynn scr, 15 Vecto scr, 7 Tumatakuru 12yds, 1G Ricardo 12yds, 3 Purser 12yds, 10 Royal Comrade 24yds, 9 Krina 24yds and Fair Wave 48y'ds bracketed, 12 Anon 24yds, 1 Rey Logan 36yds. Won by a neck, third three lengths away, Mac Dillon fourth. Tinies: 4mins. 32 4-5 secs, 4mins 29secs, 4 mins 32 4-ssecs. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (harness), £3OO. Class 2.48. One and a-quarter miles. 1 P. Watson’s ch h Travis Axworthy by Dillon Axworthy—Lady Peter 6 vears, 24yds bhd (F. G. Holmes) 1 5 H. M. Boyle’s Tony Victor scr (C. S. Donald) 2 4 Miss A. and G. Dunn’s Eugene De Oro 12yds bhd (F. Holmes) .... 3 Also started: 10 Warepa scr, 2 Dad Logan 12yds, 7 Granite City scr, 13 Kotuku Jack scr, 12 Baynut scr, 8 Trampfast >scr, 9 Lingfield 12yds, 3 < Great Logan 24yds, 6 linkman 48yds, 15 Logan wood 48yds, 15 Cardinal Logan GOvds. 11 Native Prince 60yds. Won by a length, third a neck away, Native Prince fourth. Times: 2mins 43 4-5 secs, 2mins 46secs, 2mins. 45 l-4secs. RAILWAY HANDICAP (saddle), £2OO. Class 2.16. One mile. 1 W. P. M. Kerr’s br g Avonwood, by Harold Dillon—Florawood, aged 24 yds bhd (A. Butterfield) 1 6 J. Westerman’s Sahib 12yds bhd (G. Caddy) 2 3 T. H. McKenzie’s Sylvie Logan 12 yds bhd (M. B. Edwards) .... 3 Also started: 5 Pearl Logan scr, 2 Great Triumph scr, 4 Loco scr, 7 Warepa 12yds, 9 Bob Logan 12yds, 8 High Jinks 24yds. Won by three lengths, third a length away, Warepa fourth. Tinies: 2mins. 11 4-5 secs, 2mins. 13 3-ssecs, 2mins. 14secs. AU REVOIR HANDICAP (harness), £250. Class 2.14. One mile. 1 G. J. Barton’s; ch g Wilma Dillon, by John Dillon—-Marvin Wilkes mare, 6 years, 12yds bhd (W. J. Tomkinson) ( 1 6 L. G. King’s Gramte City, scr (A. Butterfield) 2 8 V. Alborn’s Linkman, 36yds bhd (Owner) 3 Also started: 5 Trimmer scr, 7 Neerson scr, 4 Rolex scr, 11 Steel All scr, 9 Hectors Own 12yds, 2 Final McKinney 12yds, 3 Golden Bubbles 12yds, 16 Arikitoa 24yds, 12 Talent 24yds, 15 Bessie Ixigan 36yds, 10 Ix)gan Chief 48yds, 13 King Pointer 48yds, 14 Waitaki Girl 48yds. Won by three lengths, third a length away, Final McKinney fourth. Times: 2 mins. 8 4-ssecs, 2mins. 10 2-ssecs, 2mins 7 3-ssecs. HANDICAPS FOR TO-MORROW. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, June 1. The following handicaps have been declared for the second day (Tuesday) of the Canterbury Bark Trotting Club’s meeting: PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (harness), £175. For unhoppled trotters. Class 3.38. One and a-half miles.

Victor Bingen . scr Great Amazon . 24 Micky Scuttle .... 24 Audubon scr Sea ” Queen , . 24 Accumulator . . scr Gemlight ... 24 Mat Voyage . . scr Fifa 48 King’s Voyage . scr Oval 48 yds bhd New Metford . 48 St. Petrox . . 12 Tot Logan . . 48 Stand By . . . 12 White Satin . 48 Nelson Parrish . 12 Midland .... 60 Nelson’s Prince . 12 Mount Royal . 60 Repute .... 24 HAREWOOD HANDICAP (harness), £2OO. Clasa 3.30. One and a-half miles. Rap scr Mac Dillon . .12 Wheat King . . scr Sandy Pointer . 12 Brentlight . . . scr Proud Dillon . . 24 Audrey Dillon . scr Jackie Logan . 24 Denver City . . scr Ricardo ... 24 Kautoma . . . scr Vikota .... 24 Guy Fawkes . . scr Harold Logan . 24 Country King . scr Wild Nita ... 24 Morrison . ;,. . scr Lily Harold . . 24 Regal. Voyage . scr Nelson McElwyn 24 St, George . . . scr Kreisler .... 36 yds bhd Editor .... 36 Mercury .... 12 Wild Voyage . . 36 Erin’s Royal . . 12 Mac d’Oro ... 48 Baby Logan . . 12 Whakataura . . 48 Lydia 12 Teremoa ... 48 Vecto .... 12 William Harold Lee . . 12 The Great 60 KING GEORGE HANDICAP, (harness), £6OO. . Class 4.29. Two miles. Travis Axworthy scr Trampfast ... 24 Maiwhariti . scr Logan. Chief . . 24 The Shrew . . . scr Daphne d’Oro . 24 /yds bhd Logan wood . .24 Linkman . . ~ 12 Cardinal Logan . 36 Bonny Logan . 12 Peterwah ... 36 Carmel . . . .12 King Pointer . 36 Athalone .... 12 Quality'. ... 48 Silk Thread . . 12 Native Prince . 48 Jean McElwyn . 12 Waitaki Girl . . 60 ELEVATION HANDICAP (harness), £225. For unhoppled trotters. Class 4.45. Two miles. Oval scr Quickfirc . . . 48 Midland .... scr Lady Fan . . . 48 New Metford- . scr Admiral Bingen 60 Tot Logan . : . scr Bonnie Belmont 72 yds bhd Sarsaparilla . . 72 Young Carbine . 12 Jock Bingen . . 72 Trampcrisp . . 12 Rose Audo . . 72 Kyra 24 Dolores .... 84 Nelson’s Boy . 24 Writer .... 96 Dipnoi .... 36 John Mauritius . 96 Boneta 36 Tonic 108 Nelson Ata ... 36 PIONEER HANDICAP (harness), £225. Class 4.38. Two miles. Royal Silk . . scr Ariki scr yds bhd Tumatakuru . . scr Kreisler . ... . 12 Royal Comrade scr Shady Spot . .12 Granite City . scr Baynut .... 12 Ricardo .... scr John Mauritius .12 Colehill . ... scr Rey Logan ... 12 Apex ..... scr Kutuku Jack . 12 Krina scr Salient .... 24 Anon . . ~ . .scr Delightful . . .24 Purser scr Sonoma .... 24 June d’Oro . . scr Invader 24 Harold Logan . ecr Fair Wave ... 24 Tarndale ... scr Cyone . . . . 36 Nelsonian ... scr Logan’s Pride . 48 Erin’s Lin . . . scr Laplander ... 60 ADVANCE HANDICAP, (harness), £3OO. Class 2.47. One and , a-quarter miles. Kid Logan . . scr Wrackeen ... 24 Trimmer ... scr Talent .... 24 Hector’s Own . scr Away 24 Eugene d’Oro . scr Muriel d’Oro . . 24 Tony Victor . . scr Genuine ... 24 Lady Cello . . . scr Vendome . . . 24 Rolex ..... scr The Shrew ... 24 Neerson .... scr Linkman ... 36 Double Event . scr Loganwood ... 36 Steel All . . . scr Wilma Dillon . . 36 Lingfield .... scr Athalone .... 36 yds bhd Cardinal Logan . 36 Jolly Pet ... 12 Silk Thread . . 36 Final McKinney 12 Bessie Logan . 36 Morning Sun . 12 Travis Axworthy 36 Omaha . . . . 12 Dundas Boy . . 48 Great Logan . . 12 Native Prince . 48 Arikitoa .... 24 Onyx 60 TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (harness), £225. Class 2.16. One mile. Mercury .... scr Warepa .... 12 Winter Audubon scr Sahib 12 Tumatakuru . . scr Royal Comrade 12 Thorpie .... scr Baynut .... 12 Roddy . ... .scr Sylvie Logan . . 12 Proud. Dillon . . scr'William Pearl Logan . . scr The Great 12 Aleron ..... scr Rey Logan ... 12 Tactless . . . . scr Avenger .... 24 Erin's Lynn . . scr Rolex . . .■. .24 Vecto scr Neerson .... 24 Nelson McElwyn scr Golden Bubbles 36 Young Bingen . ecr Granite City’ . . 36 yds bhd Morning Sun . . 36 Parkwood ... 12 Native Queen . 36 Delightful . . . 12

FINAL HANDICAP, (saddle), £2OO. Class 2.16. One mile. Roddy scr Sahib 12 Return Voyage scr Invader 12 Pearl Logan . . scr Kutuku Jack . 12 Black Watfle . scr Bob Logan . . . 12 Great Triumph scr Logan’s Pride . 24 Loco scr High Jinks ... 24 Vecto ecr Hector’s Own . 36 Nelson McElwyn scr Native Queen . 36 Teremoa . . . scr Krina 36 yds bhd El Direct ... 36 Kreisler ... 12 Lingfield .... 36 Sylvia Logan . 12 Avonwood ... 48 WARWICK FARM RACING CLUB. A MAORILANDER NARROWLY BEATEN. HABIT SECURES SECOND MONEY. (United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright.) (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, June 1. At the Warwick Farm meeting on Saturday a New Zealand performer raced well into second place in the concluding event: CASULA HANDICAP, of £2OO. One mile. I. H. Andrew's b g Cool Dan, by Cooltrim (imp.)—Nellie Grafton, 8.13 1 H. McManaway’s blk f Habit, by Thespian—Cowl, 3yrs, 9.0 2 Adrian’s March ch h by March Along (imp.)-—Princess Ortelle 8.9 .. t Flinders c h by Sea Prince—Quiara. 7.8 t Twelve started. Won by a head, half a length between second and third, with a dead heat for third place. Time,' lmin 40secs. BIRCHWOOD HUNT. SOUTH HILLEND MEET. ■On Tuesday, May 27, the hounds met for the first time at the Turi for the 1930 season. The trail was laid over the properties of Messrs F. Bailey and W. J. Langford, who kindly lent their ground for the use of the Hunt. The following took part:— Master Mr. J. Langford on Silverstream, Huntsman M. O’Brien, Lady Chicken Whip; V. Langford, Bandy Boa; H. Morton, Ngahue; F. Langford, West Dome; A. Youngman, Tunamoe; F. A. Langford, Equerry; A. Youngman, Prize Rose; F. Langford, French Singer; A. Morton, Eleanor Bolling; H. Morton, Hard Luck; B. Langford, Reta; A. De Jour, Moonlight; W. J. Langford, Jack Hobbs. Afternoon tea was supplied by Mrs. W. J. Langford, after the runs were over and was much appreciated by all. SECOND MEET. TURI HUNT, WEDNESDAY, MAY 28. Misfortune dawned on. the Turi for their second meet, as the climatic conditions were anything but favourable, but nevertheless people and horseman alike came forth to join in the sport. The hounds were in igreat buckle for so early in the season giving two good runs. There was a good following of horses some of the best class that has been seen out for many seasons. At a suitable interval the President, Mr. Owen Williams in a very neat speech thanked the property owners, Mr. A. McCarthy, J. T. Looney, P. McCarthy, for placing their property at the disposal of the hunt, also the local committee for their trouble in preparing the run, and the beautiful afternoon tea they put on. l He also mentioned that the hounds would be kennelled for a week during Dunedin Race week, after that they would journey to Mossburn and the Plains station, having several meets there, then on to Lumsden and Dipton. The following took part in the runs: Master M. J. Langford on Tunamoe, Huntsman M. O’Brien on Silvry Whip, V. Langford on Bandy Boa, 11. Morton on Nganue, F. Langford on West Dome, A. Morton on Eleanor Bolling, T. Creigan on Lady Balboa, T. A. Langford on Equerry, D. McKenzie on Ngambic, J. Langford on Lady Chicken, E. Cosgrove on Pinkie, A. Youngman on Prize Rose, J. Baird on Mananui, J. Langford on Silver Stream, J. Looney on Prize Medal, W. Kito on Squatter, S. Kean on Drumfern. Two jumping competitions were held which caused a good deal of excitement. The results were:—Maiden Jump, V. Langford on Bandy Boa Ist; S. Kean on Drumfern 2nd; J. Looney on Prize Rose 3rd. Open Jump, V. Langford on Lady Chicken, Ist; M. O’Brien on Silvery, 2nd; T. A. Langford on Pinkie, 3rd. A dance was held at night, a large number attending. Excellent muisic was supplied by the Tally Ho Orchestra, extras being supplied by Miss E. Langford, H. Langford, E. McGrath, Mr. H. Morton and Mr. G. King. Mr. G. King favoured the company with a song and a musical Monologue. Mr. J. Langford, ably carried out the duties of M.C. The catering was in the capable hands of Mrs. Gill, Winton. TENNIS. DAVIS CUP SERIES. THIRD ROUND MATCHES. Amsterdam, May 30. In a third round Davis Cup match, played at Scheveningen, Timmer (Holland) beat Kozeluh (Czecho-Slovakia) 6 —l, 6 —3, 6—l, and Menzel (Czecho-Slovakia) beat Diemerkrooe, 6 —2, 6 —3, 6—2. FRENCH CHAMPIONSHIPS. Paris, May 30. In the quarter-finals, Cochet beat Hopman 6—l, 2—6, 6—3, 6—3. Tilden beat Rogers (Ireland) 6 —4, 6—l, Borotra beat Gregory 6—4, 6—4, 6 —3. Moon pulled out. On Monday he strained a muscle in his left leg during his match against the Italian. At the finish he was scarcely able to move about the court. The doctor examined him and it is feared that Moon will be unable to play for a fortnight. If there is any doubt as to his fitness for the Davis Cup match against England Hopman and Willard will play in the doubles and Hopman and Crawford in the singles. Paris, May 31. In the semi-finals, Tilden beat Borotra 2 —6, 6 —2, 6—4, 4—6, 6 —3; Cochet beat Morpungo 7—5, 6 —l, 6—2. HOLLAND v. CZECHO-SLOVAKIA. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) London, May 31. Advice' from Scheveningen states that in the Davis Cup tennis, Kozeluh and Mcnzul (Czecho-Slovakia) beat Timmer and Diemerkool (Holland) 7—9, 6—2, 6 —l. 1 RUGBY LEAGUE. RESULTS FROM THE CENTRES. Dunedin, May 31. Kaitangata 8 beat Pacific 5. Christian Brothers 39 beat Athletic 17. Auckland, May 31. South Auckland 13 beat Auckland 12. TRIAL GAME. Christchurch, May 31. Probables 40 beat Possibles 11. MOTOR RACING. YOUTHFUL DRIVER’S SUCCESS. New York, May 30. At Indianapolis, Billy’Arnold, a youthful Chicago driver, won the 500 miles automobile race tq-day in 4 hours and 48 minutes. He averaged more than 100 miles per hour. Arnold won 55,000 dollars in cash prizes. One hundred and sixty-five thousand people were present. Paul Marshall, of Detroit, a mechanic, was killed when the machine in which he was driving with his brother, C. Y. Marshall, crashed into a retaining wall. Arnold, despite protestations that he was “all right” was immediately taken to hospital for treatment and rest. Ten drivers took the prizes. Eleven cars were wrecked in crashes and several were forced out for other reasons.

st ■lb ■’ st lb Kaikahu . . 11 9 Mataipuke 10 1 Loughrea . . 11 8 Parader . . . 9 13 Gala Day . . 11 1 Taramoa . . . 9 10 Rag Tag . . French Fleet 10 10 8 Squatter . . . 6 Soldier’s 9 10 Hvmestrason 10 5 Dream 9 7 Double Soult 10 5 Wairio . . . . 9 9 Kuku . . . 10 5 Koremata . . 9 0 Red Heather 10 2 Hillman . . . 9 0 SILVERSTREAM HANDICAP, £175. Seven furlongs. Salmo Salar . 9 11 Boy 7 9 Ranelagh . . . 9 10 Abbeville . . . . 7 9 Palmero . . . 9 5 Vinegrove . . 7 9 Tuku . . . . 9 1 Solmuri . . . 7 8 Fair Exchange ■ 9 1 Miss Marco . . 7 8 Ravine . . . 9 1 Barn Door . . 7 8 Night Maid . 9 0 Remindful . . 7 7 Kentish Lady 8 10 Thurso ... . 7 < Tembroney . . 8 10 Top Speed . . 7 7 Hounslow . . 8 9 Bitractor . . 7 7 Straightcourse 8 6 Ballance . . . 7 Jock Leading Boy . 7 7 o’ Hazeldean 8 6 Sentinel Lad . 7 7 Impertinence . 8 5 Lucky Maid . 7 7 Rina Mangu . 8 4 Battle Screen 7 7 Banner Bov . 7 12 Night Rose . 7 7 Court Jester . 7 9 Captain's Gift 7 7 Meitui . . .. Crossbow . . 7 9 Rosewood . . 9 7 7 PROVINCIAL One and HANDICAP, £300. a-quarter miles. Waterline . . 9 1 Wingatui . . . 7 8 Full Feather 8 13 Stealth . . . 7 4 Arikiwai . . . 8 12 Black, Mint . . 7 1 Red Sea . . . 8 11 Tardy . . . . 7 0 Pink Note . . 8 9 Haze . . . . 7 0 Money Mine . 8 9 Evening . . . 7 0 Black Duke . 8 6 Glenrowan . . 7 0 Taboo . . . . 8 4 Mount Boa . 7 0 . . Circulation . . 7 7 9 Cupid’s Dart . 9 7 0 OTAGO HURDLES, £350. Two miles. Overhaul . . 11 8 Troilus . . . 10 0 Aberfeldy . . 11 3 Oriflamb . . 10 0 Pangolin . . 10 9 Craigmore . . 9 13 Carinthia . . 10 8 Heather Lad . 9 8 Amorist . . . 10 8 Guncase . . 9 3 Antrim Bov . 10 6 Whi ffler . . . 9 0 Gayoma . . . 10 2 Exide . . . 9 0 WAIRONGOA HANDICAP, £235. furlongs. Six Great Star 9 9 Full Fling . . 7 8 Black Duke . 8 12 Smithereens . 7 3 Rin Tin Tin . 8 12 Rascal . . . 7 9 Inevitable . . 8 9 First Raid . . 7 0 Luckv Light . 8 0 Red Boa . . . 7 0 Caterpillar . . 8 0 Battle Flag . 7 0 Subdivision . 7 11 Tripaway . . 7 0 WINGATUI Two STEEPLECHASE, £325 and a-half miles. Fabriano . . 11 3 Loughrea . . 10 1 Top Gear . . 11 2 Radiac . . . 9 11 Kapuna . . . 10 11 Snowfall . . . 9 9 Overhaul . . 10 8 Night Raid . 9 6 Maungamoe .. 10 4 Double Soult . 9 0 Radiate . . . 10 3 Balvasco . . 9 0 Kaikahu . . 10 1 Mataipuke . . 9 0 JANEFIELD HANDICAP, £175. furlongs. Six Tuku . . . . 9 11 Night Lark . 8 0 Ravine . . . 9 11 Bachelor Boy 8 0 Fair Exchange 9 11 Flaxbird . . . 8 0 Kentish Lady 9 5 Rosewood . . 8 0 Semper Cetchela . . . 8 0 Paratus 9 3 Stringbow . . 8 0 Impertinence . 9 1 Traho . . . . 8 0 Rina Mangu . 9 0 Budget . . . . 8 0 Valuator . . 8 10 Baby Bliss 8 0 Miss Redowa . 8 8 Anahera . . . 8 0 Abbeville . . . 8 6 Aranoah . . . 8 0 Captivate . . 8 6 Good Gift . .' 8 0 Meitui . . . . 8 5 Polling Day . 8 0 Arrowmaid . . 8 2 Zelanian . . . 8 0 Attractive Night Parade 8 0 Lady 8 2 Te Maiha . ”. 8 0 Miss Marco . 8 1 Royal Bluff . 8 0 Bay Queen . . 8 1 Tractor gelding ■ 8 0 Miss Bradbury 8 0 Captain’s Gift 8 0 INVERMAY HANDICAP, £200. One mile. Full Feather 10 1 Ranelagh . . . . 7 11 Taboo . . . . 9 4 Glenrowan . . 7 9 Camisader . . 8 10 Evening . . . 7 8 Starshooter 8 8 Royal Game . 7 7 Stealth . . . 8 6 First Raid . . 7 7 Caterpillar . . 8 1 Sudden Storm 7 7 John Bradbury ■ 8 1 Royal Mint . 7 Nedda . . . . 8 1 Martis . . . . 7 7 Smithereens . 7 12 Membo . . . . 7 7 Apache . . . 7 12 Mount Boa . 7 7 Salmo Salar . 7 12 Tripaway . . 7 I Red Racer . 7 11 Royal Flower 7 7 Tardy . . . Paris . . . . 7 7 11 Cupid’s Dart . 11 7 7