SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 21100, 4 June 1930, Page 10

SPORTING

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. SECOND DAY. WATERLINE CHIEF WINNER. OTAGO HURDLES TO CARINTHIA. SNOWFALL WINS STEEPLECHASE. CATERPILLAR BEATS SPRINTERS. TOTALISATOR AGAIN DOWN. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, June 3. The winter meeting of the Dunedin Jockey Club was continued to-day in beautiful ‘ weather. The track was slightly heavier than on the opening day but provided good winter going. The attendance was better than on Saturday and the totalisator handled £28,415 10/- for the day compared with £35,418 last year. The results were:— FORBURY STEEPLECHASE, £2OO. About two and a-quarter miles. 7 Burn and Smith’s blk g Wairio, by Fleetham—Martian Nell, 6 yrs. , car. 9.54 (J. Walker) 1 3 W. McCarthy's b g French Fleet, by Fleet ham —Fibrona, 6 yrs., 10.6 (F. Langford) 2 6 E. 11. Cuthbertson’s br g Parader, by Triumphator —My Beauty, aged, 9.13 (E. Mackie) 3 (Winner trained by owners, Otautau). Also started: 2 Kaikahu 11.9, 4 Ragtag 10.8, 1 Double Soult 10.5, 5 Taramoa 9.10. Ragtag lost his rider and Kaikahu fell on the Hat, bringing down Taramoa and interfering with Double Soult. Won by five lengths, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Double Soult was fourth. Time, 4 mins. 59 4-5 secs. SILVERSTREAM HANDICAP, £175. Seven furlongs. 1 R. Tohill’s b m Impertinence, by The Ace—Miss Mimic, 4 yrs., 8.5 (B. Brodie) 1 2 W. L. Milne’s b g Palermo, by Solferino —Lady Pal, 3 yrs., 9.5 (A. E. Ellis) 2 4 A. G. Colvin’s b g Ravine, by Valkyrian—Whin Rock, 4 yrs., 9.1 (A. E. Eastwood) 3 (Winner trained by R. C. Reed, Wingatui). Also started: 10 Night Maid 9.0, 11 Tembroney 8.10, 3 Hounslow 8.5, 5 Jock O’ Hazeldean 8.6, 16 Crossbow 7.9, 7 Meitui 7.9, 9 Vinegrove 7.9, 15 Miss Marco car. 7.2, 14 Ballance car. 7.121, 6 Remindful car. 7.2. 17 Lucky Maid car. 7.81, 8 Bitractor car. 7.2, 13 Leading Boy 7.7, 12 Sentinel Lad car. 7.2. Once in the straight, Impertinence came on the inside to win by two and a-half lengths, half a length between second and third, Hounslow a neck away fourth; Time, 1 min. 30 secs. PROVINCIAL HANDICAP, £3OO. One mile and a-quarter. 1 Sir Chas. Clifford’s br g Waterline, by Tua Ace—Sailor’s Hope, 3 yrs., 9.1 (.1. Barry) . . .. . . . . .. .. 1 4 J. L. Hannon's ch m Red Sea, by Valkyrian—Whitianga, 4 yrs., 8.11 (L. J. Ellis) 2 7 J. A. Ainge’s b g Pink Note, by Raper Money—All Pink, aged, 8.9 (B. Brodie) 3 (Winner trained by H. and A. Cutts, Upper Riccarton). Also started: 8 Money Mine 8.9, 2 Black Duke 8.6, 5 Circulation car. 7.4, 3 Camisader 7.9, 9 Wingatui car. 7.3, 6 Black .Mint car. 7.4], 19 Evening 7.0, 11 Haze 7.0. Haze, Black Mint, Waterline and Evening led into the straight and in a thrilling finish Waterline won by a neck from Red Sea who beat Pink Note by a head with Evening a head away fourth. Time 2 mins. 10 secs. OTAGO HURDLE HANDICAP, £350. Two miles. 1 W. H. & C. L. Orbell’s br g Carinthia, by Luc ullus—Minsk, 5 years, 10.8 (F. Thompson) .. 1 2 11. Dampier Crossley’s br g Amorist, by Baverstock—Amacitia, 5 yrs., 10.8 (G. Salt) 2 6 J. Lindsay’s br g Heather Lad, by Gay Lad—Heather Dew, aged, 9.8 (H. Anderton) 3 (Winner trained by F. Trilford, Washdyke). Also started: 5 Antrim Boy 10.6, 7 Gayoma 10.2, 3 Troilus 10.0, 4 Craigmore 9.13, 8 Guncase 9.3. Amorist and Craigmore made the earlyrunning but Carinthia led Amorist over the las; fence and won by three lengths. Heather Lad was four lengths away and Troilus next. Time, 3mins 46secs, a track record. WAIRONGOA HANDICAP, £235. Six furlongs. 7 J. Richardson’s br m Caterpillar, by Paper Money—Tortrix, 4yrs, car. 7.9 (N. J. Dwyer) 1 3 W. T. Hazlett’s b in Lucky Light, by Paper .Money—Simper, 4yrs, 8?0 (F. J. McKay) 2 2 J. H. Prosser’s b g Great Star, by Solferino —Theda, 4yrs, 9.9 (C. Emerson) 3 (Winner trained by D. P. Wilson, Wingatui.) Also started: 4 Rin Tin Tin 8.12, 1 Inevitable 8.9, 5 Full Fling 7.8, 6 Smithereens 7.3, 9 Tripaway 7.0, 8 Red Boa 7.0. Caterpillar, Full Fling, Great Star and Inevitable were first into the straight. Caterpillar came on to win by threequarters of a length, half a length between second and third, the favourite threequarters of a length away fourth. Time, lmin Itisecs. WINGATUI STEEPLECHASE, £325. About Two and a-half miles. 4 M. Mouat’s ch g Snowfall, by Balboa —Marfian Nell, aged, 9.9 (V. Langford) 1 1 D. Campbell’s b g Radiate, by Polydarnon —Bleriot, aged, 10.3 (A. E. - Ellis) 2 3 F. W. Parkinson’s b g Kaikahu, by St. Amans —Pet, aged, 10.1 (D. O’Connor) . ... .. 3 (Winner trained by owner, Eastern Bush). Also started: 2 Nightraid 9.6, 5 Mataipuke car. 9.1}. Mataipuke fell at the sod wall. Snowfall led over the water jump and came on to win by six lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, smins 32secs. JANEFIELD HANDICAP, £175. Six furlongs. ’ ' 2 Sir Charles Clifford’s ch g Semper Paratus, by Winning Hit—Equipment, 3yrs, 9.3 (J. Barry) .... 1 4 C. Hughes’s b f Arrow Maid, by Arrowsmith —Gay Lad mare, 3yrs, car. 8.3 (J. W. Jennings) 2 1 E. Andrews’s ch f Miss Redowa, by Balboa —Redowa, 3yrs, 8.8 (L. J. Ellis) .. .. 3 (Winner trained by H. and A. Cutts, Upper Riccarton.) Also started: 6 Tuku 9.11, 3 Fair Exchange 9.6, 8 Rina Mangu 9.0, 9 Captivate 8.6, 7 Captain’s Gift car. 8.1, 11 Caveman 8.0, 5 Miss Bradbury 8.0, 10 String bow 8.0. Arrow Maid led into the straight 'from Fair Exchange and Captivate, but Semper Paratus, finishing strongly, won by a short half length, Miss Redowa a head away and Captivate next. Time, lmin 18 3-ssecs. INVERMAY HANDICAP, £2OO. One mile. 3 J. Ruttledge’s ch g Salmo Salar, by Solferino —Te Anau Maid, 4yrs car. 7.7 (F. E. Ingram) 1 1 N. Rutherford’s b g Ranelagh,_by Arrowsmith —Chukka, 3yrs, 7.11 (A. Eastwood) 2 7 W. H. Ballinger’s blk h Royal Game by Royal Stag—Arihia, 6yrs, car. 7.9} (L. J. Ellis) 3

(Winner trained by owner, Wingatui.)

Also started: 2 Full Feather 10.1, 5 Taboo 9.4, 6 Stealth 8.6, 9 Caterpillar car. 8.3, 10 Nedda 8.4, 12 Tardy car. 7.12, 11 Red Racer 7.11, 4 Glenrowan car. 7.13, 14 Royal Mint car. 7.3, 15 Membo car. 7.8}, 13 Cupid’s Dart car. 7.2, 8 First Raid 7.7. Caterpillar led into the straight, but Salmo Salar came strongly to win by a length from Ranelagh with Royal Game a head away and First Raid next. Time, lmin 41 l-ssecs. COMMENT ON THE RACING. '“ BEAUTIFUL WEATHER EXPERIENCED. INTERESTING JUMPING AND FLAT RACES. (Special to the Times.) Dunedin, June 3. The second day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s Winter meeting was conducted under ideal weather conditions for the month of June with not a cloud in the sky when the first race came up for decision and never an adverse breath of air to annoy during the proceedings. There was a holiday attendance and it was noticeable that many visitors from inland Otago districts who were not in evidence on Saturday made a belated appearance at the fixture. The track was somewhat more holding than on the opening day but it was still in excellent winter condition for flat racing and jumping contests. The fields were numerically strong throughout and this fact was responsible for quite a number of people deciding to spend their holiday leave at Wingatui. For the Forbury Steeplechase Handicap the pool was a moderate one at £1660, as compared with £3595 last season. In a close wagering contest between three horses Double Soult (A. S. Ellis) was sent out first in order of selection to carry 87 chances more than Kaikahu (A. J. Peart) with French Fleet 19 tickets off in third place, while Rag Tag was also fancied. From a good start Rag Tag just showed out from Wairio as the field rounded the far turn and raced in close order to the water, with Taramoa in the rear. At the stand double Rag Tag led from French Fleet, then came Wairio and Kaikahu. All cleared the sod wall safely but at the obstacle on the hillside Rag Tag (A. Youngson) lost his jockey. As the field crossed over to the course proper Kaikahu fell on the flat and brought down Taramoa (D. Dempster), while Double Soult was seriously interfered with. At this stage Wairio and French Fleet were racing together in command, the latter gaining slightly at the fence. At the water Wairio did the best work and showed the way to the final obstacle from French Fleet, with Parader some distance off third. On the flat Wairio (J. Walker) easily held his own to win by four lengths from French Fleet, with Parader (E. Mackie) a bare length off third, while Double Soult was sixty yards off in fourth place. The winner, who returned a very substantial price, raced like a promising horse in the making and wore French Fleet down over the last half mile. French Fleet raced as if he was feeliiig the effects of previous recent experiences. Parader stopped to a walk at a fence at the back and then put in a very fine run to narrowly miss second money. Kaikahu fell at the same spot where Radiate came to grief on the opening day. The winner ranks as a half-brother by Fleetham—Martian Nell to Snowfall. While there was strong speculation on the Silverstream Handicap the return of £3445 compared badly with £5017 last year. Impertinence was sent out first in demand, carrying 228 chances more than Palermo, with Hounslow 31 tickets off in third place, 25 supporters in advance of Ravine. From an even start Remindful was first to get her head in front of a line of runners. Rounding the far turn and racing across the top Remindful just showed from Hounslow, while Ravine and Sentinel Lad were close up from a bunch. Remindful was first to turn for home, but below the distance Palermo and then Impertinence challenged and headed her off, while Hounslow and Ravine were close up and finishing on. Drawing out at the distance, Impertinence (B. Brodie) strode away to win by two and a half lengths from Palermo (A. E. Ellis), with Ravine (A. Eastwood) half a length off third, a neck in front of Hounslow (W. Pascoe), Jock o’ Hazeldean was fifth, followed by Tembroney and Lucky Maid. The winner was always well placed and came away at the right end to win easily. Palermo, who was always well up by the way, ran a gallant race, but could make no impression on Impertinence ’over the last furlong. Ravine ran a good race and may do better in the near future with a drop in the weights. Hounslow was prominent throughout, and ran a solid race, but lacked final sprinting ability. Sentinel Lad (C. Brodie) was in the first force to the straight, but then weakened. Remindful found the distance over six furlongs slightly beyond her. Lucky Maid was slow to move, as usual, but was running on at the finish. Vinegrove (L. J. Ellis) was not sighted on the journey. Meitui and Bitractor did not get near the. leaders at any stage. For the Provincial Handicap the pool reached £4217 10/-, as against £3596 10/last season. Waterline was most in request, carrying 334 chances more than Black Duke (P. Powell), with Camisader 481 tickets off in third place, 266 supporters in front of Red Sea, with a big drop to Circulation and Black Mint (T. Metcalf). At the barrier Camisader was unsighted by the starter turned round on the outside and lost twenty lengths, while Money Mine was slow to move, and Black Duke also lost ground. Haze and Black Mint led out of the straight and showed the way to the back stretch from Evening, Circulation and Red Sea in close order. At the far turn Haze and Black Mint were still setting the pace, then came Evening, Waterline, Red Sea and Circulation. As Haze just showed the way to the home turn from Black Mint, Waterline could be seen putting in a claim, while Red Sea was in attendance. . Below the distance Haze was weakening and Black Mint then followed suit, with Evening putting in a claim. It was a fine race as the leaders passed the distance with Red Sea, Evening and Waterline in a row and Pink Note coming fast. A great finish resulted in Waterline (J. Barry) scoring by a short neck from Red Sea (L. J. Ellis) with Pink Note (B. Brodie \ a head away third, a head in front of Evening (A. Eastwood), then almost in line came Circulation (F. Ingram), followed by Wingatui (C. Brodie) and Black Duke, while Money Mine was last. Camisader reached the field at the back, but could not carry on.

Waterline proved himself a good three-year-old by carrying a big weight gallantly in sloppy going, covering some extra ground and winning like a stayer. Red Sea looked to have a great chance inside the distance but Waterline outstayed her in the last fifty yards. Pink Note came from a long way back to run a very, good race. Black Duke performed well considering that he was practically left at barrier rise. Evening raced well and was always well up to finish in fourth place being, narrowly cut out of the money. Money Mine raced as if he is not himself at present. Camisader was again very unlucky, as he had no chance whatever after being left. When the Otago Hurdle Handicap came up for decision the investments totalled £3336, as compared with £5,221 last season, Carinthia was first favourite, carrying 59 chances more than Amorist, with Troilus (J. T. Humphris) 315 tickets off in third place 15 supporters in advance of Craigmore .(D. O’Connor), but there were also strong followings for Antrim Boy, Heather Lad, and Gayoma. The field left the post in good line Gayoma and Amorist at once crowding on the pace to draw clear of Carinthia, while Troilus and Guncase dropped to the rear. There was little change to the straight, but at the stand obstacle Amorist was attended by Craigmore, then came Gayoma, Carinthia, Heather Lad and Antrim Boy. . Racing out of the straight and going to the

back Craigmore joined Amorist and the pair were eight lengths away from the field and jumping each fence beautifully, At the flight of hurdles near the six furlong post Gayoma struck heavily. At the far turn Amorist and Craigmore were still carrying on at a fast pace but Carinthia was commencing to move up steadily with the remainder well back. Climbing the hill Carinthia ran into second place and Heather Lad also improved his position. Approaching the final jump at the bottom of the straight Carinthia took charge. In the run home on the flat Carinthia (F. Thompson) had the race in safe keeping and went on to win by over three lengths from Amorist (G. Salt), with Heather Lad (11. Anderton) four lengths off third, a similar distance in front of Troilus, then came Antrim Boy (Cooper), Craigmore, and Gayoma (A. S. Ellis). The race was run at a very fast gait and Carinthia established a new track record of 3min 46secs, as compared with the figures of 3min 49 3-ssecs, established by Gamecock (12.9) in 1921. The winner scored with something in hand, and his task was made easier by the cut throat tactics adopted by Amorist and Craigmore. Heather Lad ran like an improving hurdler. Troilus made a useful run over the last half mile. Gayoma hit hard by the way and this mishap must have adversely affected his chance of getting some of the money. Guncase was never in the picture. There was heavy investment on the Wairongoa Handicap for a pool of £4430, as against £2839 last season. Inevitable was sent out first in demand carrying 387 chances more than Great Star, with Lucky Light 514 tickets oil in third place, 420 •supporters ahead of Rin Tin Tin (A. E. Ellis), while Full Fling (L. J. Ellis) and Smithereens (A. Eastwood) was also fancied. From an even start Great Star showed out momentarily, then Caterpillar dashed to the front to lead Great Star, Full Fling and Rin Tin Tin in close order. Smithereens was badly left and Tripaway was very slow to start, losing several lengths. Holding her own round the far turn and up the hill Caterpillar led to the bend and into the straight from Full Fling, Great Star, Inevitable and Rin Tin Tin, with Lucky Light moving up on the outside. Below the distance Red Boa put in a run. Sticking to her work Caterpillar (N. J. Dwyer) lasted long enough to win by threequarters of a length from the fast finishing Lucky Light (F. J. McKay) with Great Star (C. Emerson) half a length oft third, while Inevitable was fourth threequarters of a length further back a head in front of Red Boa (L. Woolford) then came Full Fling. The winner who was not a great deal fancied by her stable, although her owner was reported to have given her some chance, returned a very substantial price. Lucky Light, who drew number one at the barrier gave very little trouble and got fairly well off, but as customary of late she swung out at the home turn to put in a brilliant run in the centre of the track—a little further on and she would have won. Great Star again ran a fine race but was weakening over the latter stages. Inevitable did not get going as smartly as in several previous races and this fact was against him at the finish. Full Fling put in a bold claim, but the going was not in her favour and she faded out over the last one hundred and fifty yards. Red Boa came fast over the last two furlongs. For the Wingatui Steeplechase the pool was announced as £2,257 10/-, as compared with £5,323 10/- last season. Radiate was elected a very strong first fancy with A. E. Ellis in the saddle, carrying 1099 chances more than Nightmaid, with Kaikahu 238 tickets off in third place, but Snowfall also commanded a fairly* strong following. Snowfall was first to show out and led over the initial obstacle, then Kaikahu took charge from a close racing field. Crossing the water Kaikahu was showing the way to Snowfall and Radiate, then came Mataipuke and Nightraid. The order was the same at the stand double, but when the sod wall was reached Mataipuke (E. Mackie) came to grief. The rider escaped unhurt. Kaikahu always led up the back from Snowfall and Radiate. After crossing the post and rails at the far .turn Snowfall raced up to Kaikahu and drew out to lead over the water jump by four lengths. Racing to the final obstacle Radiate moved into second place. Holding his own at the final brush fence Snowfall (V. Langford) went on to win by five lengths, with Radiate (A. E. Ellis) beating Kaikahu (D. O’Connor) by two lengths for second place, while Nightraid (J. T. Humphris) was twenty lengths off in fourth berth. The winner, who stripped an improved horse since he competed at the Southland R.C.’s Winter meeting, was always well up and won easily afler jumping well by the way. He was unlucky on the first day and had a good chance in the Otago Steeplechase when stopped by the riderless Kaikahu. Radiate performed fairly well, but he did not jump with his usual proficiency and may have been feeling the effects of his fall on Saturday. Kaikahu failed to see the distance out after making the pace almost throughout. Nightraid could not pace it with the leaders. Snowfall returned a very nice price to the southerners who stood to him in view of his past promise. The Otau-tau-owned mare Martian Nell, by Martian, had thus to be credited with two winning sons during the day in Wairio and Snowfall. The Janefield Handicap attracted a pool of £3,988, as against £3,088 10/- last season. There was keen competition for the position of first favourite, but Miss Redowa eventually headed the quotations carrying seven chances more than Semper Paratus, with Fair Exchange (L. Moulin) 179 tickets off third, 142 supporters ahead of Arrow Maid, while there was strong backing for Miss Bradbury, Tuku and Captain’s Gift. There was some delay at the start caused by Fair Exchange and in a lesser degree by Miss Bradbury, Miss Redowa, Arrow Maid and Captivate. From a good line Tuku was first to break the line attended by Arrow Maid and Miss Redowa. At the far turn Arrow Maid led Fair Exchange, Tuhu, and Miss Redowa. When the home turn was reached Arrow Maid and Fair Exchange were on terms from Miss Redowa, Captivate and Semper Paratus. It was a keen race to the distance where Semper Paratus put in a claim to get on terms with Arrow Maid and Miss Redowa, while Fair Exchange also looked dangerous. Under strong pressure Semper Paratus (J. Barry) got up to' win by half a length from ArrowMaid (J. W. Jennings), with Miss Redowa (L. J. Ellis) a short neck off third, closely followed by Captivate (J. Andrews), who put in a late run, then came Fair Exchange. . e The winner put in a good finishing effort andi fairly worried Arrow Maid and Miss Redowa out of the major places. Fair Exchange weakened over ths final one hundred yards, but Captivate ran a good race into fourth place. The Invermay Handicap attracted a. pool of £5,018 compared with £6,737 last year. Ranelagh was elected first fancy, carrying 209 chances more than Full Feather (J. Barry) with Tardy (J. Dooley) 529 tickets away in third place, 560 supporters in front of Salmo Salar, but there was also support for Glenrowan (W. Cooper), Tabop (B. Brodie), Stealth (A. E. Didham), Royal Game (L. J. Ellis), First Raid and, Caterpillar. . • From an even start, Caterpillar rushed to the front to lead First Raid, Stealth and Nedda. When the first turn was reached, Caterpillar was still clear from First Raid, Stealth, Nedda, Taboo and Ranelagh, while Full Feather was last, three lengths away. As the field swung into the straight with Caterpillar showing the way, First Raid, Nedda, Stealth, Royal Game, Ranelagh and Salmo Salar were all in the fighting line while Full Feather was coming fast from the rear with a lot of ground to cover on the outside. It was a fine contest to the distance where Salmo Salar forged his way to the leaders. Here Full Feather’s name was called, but he failed to continue his run. Battling out the issue in rare fashion, Salmo Salar (F. Ingram) stayed best to win by a length and a half-from Ranelagh (A. Eastwood) with Royal Game (L. J. Ellis) a short neck off third, closely pursued by First Raid. Then came Taboo and Glenrowan.

It was noticeable that Caterpillar, Stealth and Nedda did not stay on. Prior to the race, Apache developed what appeared to be a kidney seizure and had to be scratched. His name was withdrawn from the totalisator. The success of the Southland bred Salmo Salar was well received as he has been racing very consistently of late, narrowly losing several races. Ranelagh was not well placed at the home turn and had to put in a fine run to reach second place. Royal Game ran a good race, but he was not quite good enough. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, June 3. The following are the acceptances for the third day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s Winter meeting:—

Royal Game . 7 11 Scratchings for the Great Northern Steeplechase are:— Star Comet at 9.55 a.m., Elysianor at 3 p.m. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. STEEPLECHASE MEETING. KING’S JEST WINS BIG HURDLES. CORNWALL TO TRUE BLOOD. HEAVY MACHINE INCREASE. GOLD MONEY SUCCESSFUL. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, June 3. The Auckland Racing Club’s Great Northern Steeplechase meeting opened to-day in fine, but dull weather. The track was in good condition, although the going was a little heavy. There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £76,644 10/compared with £69,103 last year. The results were: JERVOIS HANDICAP, £325. One mile. —First Division. — 4 R. Hannon’s b g Chromadyne, by Quin Abbey—Uranium, 4yrs, 9.10 (J. Smith) , 1 2 A. J. Toxward's Air Laddie, 8.0 (T. Green) 2 9 T. Impey’s Principal 8.0 (A. G. Parsons) 3 (Winner trained by owner, Cambridge.) Also started: 5 Goldlike 8.13, 1 Sir Mond 8.10, 10 Brampton 8.8, 8 Roman Pearl 8.5, 6 Currajong 8.2, 14 Patutahi 8.2, 7 Red Day 8.0, car. 8.2, 12 Takarunga 8.0, car 8.2, 3 Catoma 8.0 car 8.2, 15 Day Lass 8.0 car. 8.3, 13 Little. Gift 8.0 car. 8.1, 11 Catulus 8.0. Won by half a length, third two lengths away, Sir Mond fourth. Time, lmin 45 2-ssecs. —Second Division. — 1 J. E. Wells’ ch g Hannibal, by Catmint—Nordica, 4yrs, 8.0 (R. McTavish) 1 6 H. P. Clear’s Gay Cockade, 8.2 car 8.3 (L. Dulieu) 2 3 W. Egan’s Valreina, 8.0 (T. Green) 3 (Winner trained by J. Williamson Ellerslie.) Also started: 5 Grattus 9.8, 7 Unoco 8.11, 10 Spring Abbey 8.10, car B.ll}, 12 Krishna 8.4, 4 Snow. Prince 8.2, 9 Micrometer 8.1 car. 8.2, 13 Neil 8.0, 14 The Sun 8.0 car. 8.5, 8 Valcuir 8.0 car 8.2, 11 Sister White 8.0 car. B.l}, 16 Perfecto 8.0 car. 8.8, 2 Royal Visitor 8.0 car. 8.3, 15 Aquadron 8.0. A head each way, Royal Visitor fourth. Time, lmin 45 l-ssecs. GREENLANE STEEPLECHASE, £4OO. About two and a-half miles. 1 M. and J. O’Connor’s b g Master Lu, by Spalpeen—Lupin, mare, aged, 9.0 car 9.1 (G. Spinks) .. 1 6 W. J. McLean’s Lucess, 9.0 car. 9.5 (R. Syme) 2 7 S. A. Wood’s St. Warrigal, 9.0 (H. Turner) 3 (Winner trained by owners, Kaihere.) Also started: 2 Potoanui 11.3, 3 Rahepoto 10.0, 5 Lucilius 9.0 car. 9.6, 4 Marita 9.0. car 9.1. Won by five lengths third two and a-half lengths away. Rahepoto fell. Marita was fourth. Time, smin 11 2-ssecs. PENROSE HURDLES RACE, £4OO. One and threequarter miles. 1 P. A.Sweney’s b g Taumai, by St. Amans —Unknown, 6yrs, 9.12 (11. Turner) 1 5 Mrs A. Muir’s Kairuri, 9.0 (E. Garrett) 2 5 Herbert Barr’s Harbour View, 9.0 ' car. 9.5 (H. Dulieu) 3 (Winner trained by owner, Waihou.) Also started: 6 Rongo 9.9, 4 Quincoma 9.9, 2 Sir Archie 9.0 car. 9.1, 8 St. Ames 9.0 car 9.24, 7 Marble Mount 9.0 car. 9.1. Won by fifteen lengths, third three lengths away. Sir Archie, St. Ames and Quincoma fell. Rongo was fourth. Time, •3min 25secs. GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE RACE, £1750. Two and a-half miles. 4 J. D. Ormond’s b g King’s Jest, by King Mark—Hoy, 6yrs, 9.8 (R. Syme) ■ 1 1 R. Hannon’s ch g Roman Abbey by Quin Abbey—Ruth, 6yrs, 9.11 ' (W. Rennie) 2 3 F. R. Waller’s br m Aurora Borealis, by Day Comet —Rangiata, syrs 9.11 (A. McDonald) 3 (Winner trained by W. McKinnon, Greenmeadows.)

Also started: 5 Elysianor 11.5, 2 Mister Gamp 11.5, 7 Kamchameha 9.0, 9 Maunga 9.0, 8 Wako King 9.0, 6 Daylight 9.0 car. 9.3. Only four horses finished. In front of the stand Roman Abbey and Wako King were together in thread from Mister Gamp, Aurora Borealis, Kamehamcha, King’s Jest and Elysianor, who fell. Kamehamcha was pulled up along the back and across the top Wako King fell, bringing Mister Gamp down. Roman Abbey led into the straight from King’s Jest, who drew ahead to win by three lengths, with Aurora Borealis 20 lengths away third and Daylight fourth. Time, 4min 58sec. CORNWALL HANDICAP, £lOOO. One and a quarter miles. 9 Wenzl Scholium’s ch h True Blood, by Archery—Bonny Helen, 6yrs, 8.0 (E. A. Keesing) 1 12 W. Kemp’s King Emerald 8.0 (J. Mcßae) 2 4 James Fredric’s Seatown 9.7 (T. Green) 3 (Winner trained by N. S. Shore, Buckland.) Also started —6 Corinax 10.2, 7 Maori Boy 9.0, 2 Pahu 8.10, 10 Nassock 8.6, 14 Barometer 8.5, 1 Standfast 8.4, 5 Prince of Orange 8.3, 13 High Pitch 8.3, 3 Lucy Rose 8.2, 11 Bold Front 8.2, 8 Pompeius 8.1, 19 Transformer 8.0, car. 8.5, Kaha 8.0, car. 8.1, 16 Valsier S.O, 17 Kawainga 8.0, 18 Mon Star 8.0. True Blood drew the rails and was never further back than fifth, coming up in the straight to win by one and a half lengths from King, Emerald, with Seatown a length away third, Lucy Rose fourth. Time, 2min 15sec. HUNT CLUB HURDLES, £4OO. Two miles. 2 R. Hannon’s b g Penny Plain, by Quin Abbey—Penthalia, 4yrs, 9.0 (W. Rennie) 1 5 W. J. Brook’s Mashoor 9.7 (L. Dulieu) 2 3 Dr. A. McGregor Grant’s Odin 10.12 (11. Dulieu) 3 (Winner trained by Owner, Cambridge.) Also started—3 Freyja 9.0 (bracketed with Odin), 1 Pukerimu 10.0, 6 Spalpiko 9.7, 4 Four Aces 9.4, 8 Copey 9.0„ 7 Temperature 9.0, 9 Scaramouche 9.0, 12 Absent 9.0, 10 Chestennan 9,0, car. 9.1, 11 Twinkier 9.0, car. 9.3. Won by three lengths, third 10 lengths away, Temperature fourth. Time, 3min 58 2-ssec. MEMBERS’ lIANDCIAP, £5OO. Six furlongs. 1 W. Kemp's br m Gold Money, by Paper Money—Miss Ethel, 4yrs, 8.5 (T. Green) 1 5 R. W. and R. McQ. Todd’s Nancy Lee 9.3 (R. S. Bagby) 2 8 J. Clothier’s Prince Vai 8.9 (R. J. Mackie) 3 (Winner trained by Owner, Onehunga.) Also started—3 Havering 9.7, 2 Leitrim 9.5, 11 Hoariri 9.1, 9 Eager Rose 9.1, 3 British King 8.6, car. 8.84, 6 Flying Prince 8.3, car. 8.5, 12 Ohinemuri 8.2, 10 Takutania 8.0, car. 8.2, 15 Sea Cob 8.0, 4 Honiton 8.0, 13 Abbess 8.0, 16 Imperial Prince' 8.0, 17 Big Bertha 8.0, car. 8.1, 14 Derry Belle 8.0, car 8.1. Won by a length, third three-quarters of a length away, Havering fourth. Time, lmin 17sec. THE RUNNING REVIEWED. FINE WEATHER PREVAILS. TRACK IN SOEI’ ORDER. R. E. SYME’S LUCKY MOUNT. (Special to the Times.) Auckland, June 3. The weather was fine, but bitterly cold for the opening of the Auckland Racing Club’s Great Northern meeting at Ellerslie to-day. There was a good attendance and the going was soft, 'lhe totalisator handled £96,644 10/- against £69,103 on the first day last year, being on a Saturday which was not a general holiday. R. Syme was given the mount on King’s Jest in the Great Northern Hurdles halt an hour before the race on account of E. Stanway being injured in the previous event. Syme's riding fee for this successful mount was £ll2 10/-. Sir Mond was a hot proposition at odds on for the first division of the Jervois Handicap, but fourth was the best he could do. Chromadyne, fourth favourite at a fine price, carried his big impost well and scored handsomely. Chromadyne got away best, but was steadied after a couple of. furlongs and Catulus led to the three furlongs. At the home turn. Air Laddie and Chromadyne, held command over Goldlike, Sir Mond, Catulus,- Catoma and Day Lass. There was a good tussle at the finish between Chromadyne and Air Laddie, the former getting a half length decision, with two lengths back to Principal, with Sir Mond right up fourth. The next were Currajong and Catoma, who did not get away too well, Roman Pearl, Brampton, Red Day, Goldlike, Day Lass and Patutahi. There was very even betting between Master Lu, Potoanui and Rahepoto in the Greenlane Steeplechase and the first-named won handsomely. It was not. his jumping that brought victory. St. Warrigal made the pace warm from the outset, but on the hill the last time, Master Lu was with him with Marita and Lucess fairly handy. Master Lu was first over the final obstacle and won by five lengths from Lucess with St. Warrigal three lengths back and Marita, Lucilius and Potoanui at good intervals. Rahepoto fell at the second fence. There was a close finish in the second division of the Jervois Handicap, Hannibal, Gay Cockade and Valreina going over the line in a heap. Hannibal was favourite, the betting taking a wide range and Gay Cockade was not paying twice as much as the winner. Gay Cockade and Valreina led into the straight from Royal Visitor, Snow Prince, Valcuir, Hannibal, Unoco (who was slow away) and Spring Abbey. Over the last bit, Hannibal did best and won by a head from Gay Cockade with Valreina another head away. Royal Visitor was fourth and Valcuir, Micrometer, Spring Abbey, Crishna, Neil, Unoco, The Sun and Grattus followed. The last-named met with interference early. Taumai spread-eagled Ins field in the Penrose Hurdles, giving nothing else a chance. He was a big favourite. Marble Mount and he went out fast, but the favourite then went away. Quincoma went after him, but fell at the second to last fence, Taumai going on. to win by fifteen lengths from Kairuri with Harbour View three lengths back and Rongo fourth. Sir Archie jumped badly and fell at the fourth hurdle. Great Northern Hurdles. Roman Abbey (£3,240), Mister Gamp (£2,289), Aurora Borealis (£2,123) and King’s Jest (£1,410) were backed for big money in the Great Northern Hurdles. Little pace was on over the early stages, but after Roman Abbey and King’s Jest took the last fence together, the latter stayed on better to score a fine victory. Daylight and Wako King had turns in the lead for the first mile and then Roman Abbey took up the running, leading past the stands the second time from Wako King, Mister Gamp, Aurora Borealis, Kamehameha, King’s Jest and Elysianor. Daylight and Elysianor fell at the fence opposite the Stewards’ stand. Running to the second to last fence, three and a-half furlongs from home, Roman Abbey, King’s Jest, Aurora Borealis and Mister Gamp were bunched and here the tiring Wako King fell and Mister Gamp, who was going strongly, toppled over him. Turning for home Roman Abbey and King’s Jest were four lengths in front of Aurora Borealis with Daylight half a furlong away, Kamehameha pulled up at the five furlongs. Roman Abbey and King's Jest rose at the final fence in line, and an the flat they raced for nearly half a furlong before King’s Jest began to assert himself, and forging ahead, he won by three lengths. Aurora Borealis was fifteen lengths farther back and Daylight over a hundred yards behind the third horse, these being the only ones to finish. Roman Abbey did well and will be in big demand for the Great

Northern Steeplechase on Thursday. Mister Gamp might have been dangerous had he not been brought down. , Cornwall Handicap. The Cornwall Handicap was the . usual scrambling race with True Blood winning al double figures from another outsider in King Emerald. The former was going away at the finish. Going out of the straight the order was Nassock, Mon Star, Kawanga, Corinax, Standfast (wide out), Barometer, True Blood, King Emerald, and Prince of Orange (wide out), the last halfdozen here being Kaha, Pompeius, Valsier, Maori Boy, Transformer and Bold Iront, all hopelessly placed. Kawainga led down the back and she was still there at the home turn, being attended there by Nassock, Barometer, King Emerald, True Blood, Prince of Orange, Standfast, Seatown, Pompeius and Lucy Rose. At the distance Standfast, King Emerald, Irue Blood, Seatown (who ran about a bit), and Lucy Rose were in rough line, and True Blood did beet from this point to win by a length and a-half from King Emerald with a length back to Seatown. Lucy Rose and Standfast were right .up. Pompeius, Barometer, Corinax, Valsier, Nassock, High Pitch, Maori Boy and Prince of Orange followed. Pennyplain was a good second favourite for the Hunt Club Hurdles and riding a waiting race, Rennie set out after the leaders half a mile from home and was actually first into the straight from Temperature, Mashoor and Odin with a gap back to Pukerimu, the favourite, who broke down at this stage. Pennyplain had to be shaken up to hold off Mashoor, but he responded to win by three lengths. Odin was ten lengths away, half a length in front of temperature. The others were a long way back, those of them that actually finished. Gold Money repeated her last year’s performance by winning the Members’ Handicap handsomely. She was favourite in a good betting race and her price was a liberal one, Nancy Lee, fifth fancy, also being at good odds. Prince Vai, on the rails, went out fast from Honrton, Havering, Derry Belle and Gold Money and Crossing the top Leitrim and Honiton were together in front of Gold Money, and in this order they arrived at the home turn, following them being British King, Nancy Lee, Prince Vai and Eager Rose. In the straight, Gold Money went to the front and British King bored out, the former gajng on to score comfortably by a length fro>m Nancy Lee, who is returning to form.. Three parts of a length away was Prince, Vai with Havering finishing on in fourth place. Then came Flying Prince, Eager Rose, Honiton, Takutama, Imperial Prince, Sea Cob and British King. WEIGHTS FOR TO-MORROW. Auckland, June 3. The following are the weights for the second day of the Auckland Racing Club’s

A ROUGH PASSAGE. NEW ZEALAND HORSES REACH AUSTRALIA. (United Press Assn.—By Telegraph— Copyright.) (Rec. 8.10 p.m.) Sydney, June 3. Seventeen racehorses arrived from New Zealand to-day in good order, despite rough seas approaching Australia. HURDLER’S DEATH. BREAKS NECK WHILE SCHOOLING. (United Press Assn—By Telegraph—Copyright.) (Rec. 8.10 p.m.) Melbourne, June 3. A prominent cindidate for the Grand National Hurdles, Cable, was killed to-day while schooling at the Caulfield course. Cable broke his neck.

CANTERBURY’ PARK TROTTING CLUB. CONCLUDING DAY. TRAVIS AXWORTHY CHIEF WINNER. NEW METFORD TAKES TROTTERS EVENT. MACHINE SHRINKAGE. (PCT United Press Association.) Christchurch, June 3. For the second day of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s Winter meeting, the weather was fine after showers overnight, and the attendance fair. The track was m splendid order. The totalisator investments were £34,481 compared with £38,238 10/- on the same day last year. The total for the meeting was £58,715 agaiinst £6-1,940. The results were.: — PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (harness), £175. Unhobblcd trotters. One and ahalf miles. 3 Miss R. E. Leech’s St. Petrox, 12yds. bhd. (E. C. McDermott) .. 1 13 J. Fairburn’s Gemlight, 24yds. bhd. (A. Hendriksen) - 2 G. McMillan’s White Satin, 48yds. bhd. (R. B. Berry) 3 Also started: 12 Accumulator scr., 11 Matvoyage scr., 4 Kings Voyage scr., 8 Nelson Parrish 12yds., 10 Nelson Prince 12yds., 9 Repute 24yds., 14 Great Amazon 24yds., 5 Scuttle 24yds., 1 Fifa 48yds., 6 lot Logan 48yds., 7 Midland 60yds., 15 Mount Royal 60yds. Repute was fourth. Times 3mins. 30secs, 3min. 29 2-ssecs, 3mins. 27 3-ssecs. HAREWOOD HANDICAP (harness), £2OO. One and a-half miles. 3 Miss E. Hind’s Harold Logan, 24yds bhd., (R. Humphreys) .... 1 7 G. J. Barton’s Country King, scr., (W. J. Toinkinson) 2 6 V. Alborn’s Brentlight, scr, (owner) 3 Also started: 14 Wheat King scr., 17 Audrey Dillon scr., 9 Kautoma scr., 13 Mercury 12yds., 15 Erin’s Royal 12yds., 4 Baby Logan 12yds., 1 Lydia 12yds., 11 Mac Dillon 12yds., 12 Jacky Logan 24yds., 16 Ricardo 24yds., 10 Lily Harold 24yds., S Kreisler 36yds., 2 Editor 36yds., 5 Wild Voyage 36yds. Won by a length, third two lengths away, Lydia fourth. Times, 3mins. 19 2-ssecs., 3mins. 21 4-ssecs, 3mins. 22 l-ssecs. KING GEORGE HANDICAP (harness), £6OO. Class 4.29. Two miles. 1 P. Watson’s Travis Axworthy, scr., (F. G. Holmes) 1 2 V. Alborn’s Linkman, 12yds. bhd., (owner) 7 D.. R- Revell’s Jean McElwyn, 12yds. bhd., (R. B. Berry) .. .-. 3 Also started: 8 Maiwhariti scr., 4 The Shrew sc.\, 10 Bonny' Logan 12yds., and Logan Ch?ef 24yds., bracketed, 3 Carmel 12yds., ana' Quality 48yds., bracketed, 9 Athalo’ne 12yds., 5 Trampfast 24yds., 11 Daphne de Oto 24yds., 12 Cardinal Logan 36yds., 6 Waitoki Girl 60yds. Won by a length, third two lengths away, Carmel fourth, limes, 4mins. 24 4-ssecs, 4mins 24secs, 4mins.. 24 2-osecs. ELEVATION HANDICAP, £225. Unhobbled trottejs. Two miles. 2 N. L. Price’s New Metford, scr. (owner) .. 1 7 R. Grant’s Sarsap.nriHa, 72yds. bhd (M. B. Edwards) 2 6 J. McKendry’s Quickfire, 48yds. bhd., (E. J. Smith) 3 Also started: 1 Midland scr., 2 Boneta 36yds., bracketed with New Meytford, 8 loung Carbine 12yds., 5 Nelson Hoy 24yds., 4 Dipnoi 36yds., 7 Lady Fan 4S,yds., 9 Bonnie Belmont 72yds. Won by four lengths, third a neck away, Lady Fan fourth. Tinies, 4inins. 34 4-ssecs, 4niins. 30secs, 4mins. 32 l-ssecs. PIONEER HANDICAP (harness), £225. Two miles. 1 T. F. Cotton's Logan’s Pride 48yds bhd (D. C. Watts) 1 3 A. J. McLaughlin’s Rey Logan 12j’ds bhd (W. J. Tomkinson) 2 7 L. G. King’s Granite City scr (A. Butterfield) 3 Also started—l 3 Ricardo scr, 8 Apex scr, 6 Krina scr and Fair Wave bracketed 24yds, 11 Anon scr, 4 Purser scr, 10 June de Oro scr, 5 Shady Spot 12yds, 9 Baynut 12yds, Sonoma 24yds, 12 Invader 24yds, 14 Laplander 60yds. Won by a length, third half a lenzth away, Purser fourth. Times: 4mins 26 1-5 secs, 4mins 29 2-ssecs, 4mins 32 3-ssecs. ADVANCE HANDICAP (harness), £3OO. One mile and a quarter. 5 S. G. Lemon’s Great- Logan 12yds bhd (O. E. Hooper) 1 6 J. J. Kennerley’s Vendome 24yds bhd (Owner) 2 4 R. G. C. Munro’s Kid Logan scr (F. Price) 3 Also started—l 4 Trimmer scr, 1 Eugene ed Oro scr and Omaha 12yds bracketed, 3 Tony Victor scr, 11 Rolex scr, 13 Steel All scr, 9 Lingfield scr, 8 Final McKinney 12yds, 10 Arikffoa 24yds, 7 Wrackeen 24 yds, 15 Talent 24yds, 12 Genuine 24yds, 10 Athalone 36yds, 2 Native Prince 48yds. Won by a' neck, third two lengths away, Tony Victor fourth. Times: 2mins 43secs, 2mins 42 Lssecs, 2mins 44 2-ssecs. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (harness), £275. One mile. 2 Mrs C. Streeter’s Proud Dillon scr (M. Holmes) 1 1 A. J. McLaughlin’s Rey Logan 12yds bhd (W. J. Tomkinson) 2 12 F. Wallis’ Nelson McElwyn scr (R. B. Berry) : 3 Also started —14 Mercury scr, 15 Winter Audubon scr, 6 Thorpie scr, 9 Pearl Logan scr, 4 Tactless scr, 10 Erin’s Lynn scr, 12 Young Carbine scr, 3 Royal Comrade 12yds, 3 William the Great 12yds, 2 Avenger 24 yds, bracketed with Proud Dillon, 8 Neerson 24yds, 7 Golden Bubbles 36yds, 5 Granite City 36yds. Half a length each way, Royal Comrade fourth. Times: 2mins 14 2-ssecs, 2mins 13 3-ssecs, 2mir.s 14 4-ssecs. FINAL HANDICAP (saddle), £2OO. One mile. 6 F. W. Johnston’s Vccto scr (M. Holmes) 1 4 Jack and Stewart’s Kotuku Jack 12yds bhd (J. Messervey) .... 2 1 W. P. M. Kerr’s Avonwood 48yds bhd (A. Butterfield) 3 Also started—3 Return Voyage scr, 5 Great Triumph scr, 9 Loco scr, 7 Sylvie Logan 12yds, 2 Sahib 12yds, 10 Bob Logan 12yds, 8 High Jinks ,24yds. Won by a length', third three lengths away, Great Triumph fourth. Times: 2m ins 12secs, 2mins 11 l-ssecs, 2mins 9 1-5 secs. QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB THE BRISBANE CUP. (United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright) (Rec. 10.35 p.m.) Brisbane, June 3. At the Queensland Turf Club’s races the chief event resulted: — BRISBANE CUP, £3,000. Two miles. Trainer, 8.4 (M. McCarten) .... 1 Mintman, 8.3 (Neale) 2 Sir Ribbe, 8.2 Tucker) 3 Fifteen started. Won by a length, third six lengths away. Time, 3 mins. 27 secs.

OTAKI MAORI RACING CLUB. FIRST DAY. TOURIST WINS THE CUP. LAUGHING PRINCE A WINNER. (Per Uulted Press Association.) Otaki, June 3. The Otaki Maori-Racing Club’s meeting Opened to day. The results were: ' HACK HURDLES, £l5O. One mile and a half. 3 Avro 10.0 (C. E. Broughton) .... 1 4 Sir Moment 9.2 (M. Nicol) 2 I Airforce 9.10 (A. McDonald) .... 3 Also started—6 High Society 9.3, 2 Wyeford 9.2, 7 First Ruler 9.0, 8 Fullford 9.0, 9 Crown Emblem 9.0. Wyeford and Avro led for some distance, then teh former fell at the back, giving way to Airforce. At the far turn Avro came again and won by two lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, 2mins 56 3-ssecs. MAIDEN RACE, £lOO. Six furlongs. 3 Pass On S.O (T. Webster) • .. .. 1 1 Jason 8.0 (H. N. Wiggins) .. .. 2 13 Imperial Coin 8.10 (L. Berry) .. 3 Scratched —Etehi Rangi, Spearform, Honewhero, Spearwood. From the start Pass On led and was never headed, winning by six lengths. Jason •was four lengths ahead of Imperial Coin. Time, Imin 15 4-ssecs. WAITOHU HACK HANDICAP, £l3O. Six furlongs. 1 Cadland 8.11 (B. H. Morris) .... 1 II Arrowzone 7.4 (M. Gilmore) .... 2 .6 Arrowhead 7.7 (W. Broughton) .. 3 Scratched —Ex Dono, Patearoa. From the start Dermod, Arrowzone and Arrowhead led the field, but in the run home Cadland came away and won by a length, one and a half lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 14 4-ssecs. RAUKAWA CUP, £350. One mile and a quarter. 5 Tourist 7.0 (K. Voitre) 1 4 Panther 8.12 (B. H. Morris) .... 2 2 Merry Damon 10.1 (C. Broughton) 3 Scratched —The Swell. From the start Tourist took command and led throughout to win by a length, a neck between second and third. . Cashier was fourth. Time, 2min 9 1-osecs. OTAKI HACK HANDICAP, £l3O. One mile and 55 yards. 3 Lucretia 8.2 (T. ’Webster) ...... 1 6 Spearform 7.10 (A. Messervy) .... 2 10 Fallow 7.7 (F. Colgate) 3 Scratched —Masher. From the start Fallow led the field and maintained his position till a short distance from home when Lucretia and Spearform came through. The former won by a head, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 45 4-ssecs. HUIA HANDICAP, £2OO. Six furlongs. 1 Laughing Prince 9.8 (L. G. Morris) 1 3 Ridgemount 8.2 (R. Reed) 2 6 Te Atiawa 7.11 (J. Pine) 3 Scratched —Dobbin, Just So. A good start saw Ridgemount take command and lead till nearing the post, when Laughing Prince challenged and won by a head, two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 13 2-ssecs. TEHORO HACK HANDICAP, £l5O. Seven furlongs. 2 Glenrossie 8.6 (B. H. Morris) .... 1 1 Bambridge 8.8 (R. Reed) 2 4 Paiko 8.11 (S. Gerrand) 3 Scratched—Brown Sugar. A fair start saw Potoaform lead the field, with Piako close. The formtr made a big break, but racing for home Glenrossie came away and won by a length, a head between second and third. Time, Imin 28 2-ssecs. Last year’s totalisator figures were £16,943 on the first day and £27,888 (the holiday) for the second day. To-day the figures were £19,789 10/-. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Otaki, June 3. Tie following are the Otaki Maori Racing Club acceptances for the second day: — PUKEHOU HACK HURDLES, £l3O (One mile and a-half). —Avro 10.13, Airforce. 9.12, Sir Moment 9.7, High Society 9.3, Wyeford 9.0, First Ruler 9.0, Crown Emblem 9.0, Juijazz 9.0. WAIKANAE HACK SCURRY, £lOO (5 furlongs).—Agrestic 8.5, Amaryllis 8.5, Aomarama 8.5, Blacksmith 8.5, Crash 8.5, Huimai 8.5, Imperial Coin 8.5, Killigrew 8.5, Lady Lackham 8.5, Magic Land 8.5, Platina 8.5, Rangimahoe 8.5, Valpine 8.5, Jayson 8.0, Okapua 8.0, Trojan Melody 8.6. TA TIMI KARA HANDICAP, £250. (1 mile and a furlong).—Panther 9.2, Admiral Drake 8.0, Tourist 7.13, Cashier 7.11, Chopin 7.8, Balloon 7.7, Llyn Du 7.0, Full Mark 7.0. RANGIURU HACK HURDLES, £l2O. (1 mile and 55 yards).—Lucretia 8.13, Mothplane 8.13, Sapient 8.11, Spearform 8.3, Myola 8.3, Best Friend 7.13, Fallow .7.10, Robbies Mistake 7.4, Mount Shannon 7.4, Hartenese 7.4. . ’ TAIPUA HANDICAP, £175. (6 furlongs) —Ridgemount 8.8, Mandy 8.5, Freehold 8.4, Teatiawa 7.12, Melissa 7.10, Equitant 7.9, Goblin Market 7.7, Callanmore 7.0, Moutoa Treasury 7.4, Bonogne 7.3, Broad Acre 7.0. OHAU HACK HANDICAP, £l2O. (7 furlongs).—Cadland 10.6, Potoaform 10.5, Glenrossie 9.2, Lucretia 9.2, Banbridge 8.13, Paiko 8.13, Audience 8.8, Rioghail 8.0, Bonacre 8.0, Arakuku 8.0, Valpine 8.0, Gueress 8.0. TAINUI HACK HANDICAP, £l2O. (6 furlongs).—Cadland 9.6, Brown Sugar 8.0, Arrowzone 7.13, Arrowhead 7.8, Rule Britania 7.8, Dennond 7.8, Grand Jury 7.5, Coonsong 7.5, Agrestic 7.0, Troubadour 7.0. GOLF. KING’S BIRTHDAY TOURNAMENT. EXCELLENT SPORT PROVIDED. Once the frost had thawed off the ground, the conditions were ideal for golf yesterday when tournaments organized by the Invercargill Golf Club and Queen’s Park Club were staged on their respective courses. Local players of both clubs turned out in force and there' was liberal patronage by country players in each case. The officials of both clubs had spared no pains to ensure the smooth running of the fixtures and the result was that, there was not the slightest hitch in the arrangements and the players were got off without any fuss or bother. As stated before, the overhead conditions could not have been improved upon and the players assisting at both tournaments returned home well satisfied with their day’s outing. Following are the results of the day’s play: Queen's Park Club. Morning Stroke Competition.—A Grade: P. Fougere 91—15—76. B Grade: G. McQuarrie 103—26 —77. Sealed Hole Match: S. Blomfield 33. Afternoon stroke competition.—A. Grade: F. H. Hughes 86—13—73. B Grade: J. Thom 102—-29—73. Sealed Hole Match: J. Thom 36j. Aggregate winners.— A Grade: J. Mangan 166. B Grade: R. G. .Kitto 203. Mr Tait, president of the club, presented . the prizes at the close of the afternoon round, and remarked that it had been a very successful day. Everything had gone off very well. The entries (44) were good and b» honed all had enjoyed their day’s golf. He then called for three cheers for the visitors. Invercargill Club. Following are the results of the Invercargill Club’s tournament. About 80 players

took the field, eleven clubs being represented. Morning medal round: 11. R. Willcocks (Mataura) 89—21—68; G. B. Meredith 85—16—69; J. H. Thomas 97—16—71. Special prize for those who had been playing not longer than two seasons: G. B. Meredith 85—16-69; 11. W. Jones 96—24 —72; .J. Banks (Riverton) 98—24 —74. Special prize for players of handicap 21 or overt H. W. Jones 96—24—72; L. B. Hutton 94—21—73. Afternoon bogey match: IL. Rodgers one up; C. Parkin (Riverton) one up; A. Hunt (Tuatapere) one up; A. E. Wish one up. The play-off was won by Rodgers. Special prize for those .who had been playing not more than two seasons: C. Parkin. Special prize for those on 21 handicap or over: A. Hunt. ' The shield teams competition was won by Tuatapere (John Mangan, S. A. Walker, A. Austin and A. Hunt). QUEEN’S PARK CLUB. DRAW FOR TO-DAY’S MATCH. Following is the draw for Wednesday players (to-day) for the first qualifying round of the. Holloway Shield in conjunction with which is a stroke handicap: A. Thom v. Dr Scott; S. Blomfield v. A. Mas : ters; J. L. D. Duncan v. W. Ayson; .H. McCulloch v. J. Manson; N. Henry v. R. Sheriffs; J. McCurdy v. H. Edgmtonj.J. C. Kirkland v. R. T- Barnett. WAIRARAPA CHAMPIONSHIP. IVON BY J. HORNABROOK. Masterton, June 3. The Wairarapa provincial golf championship concluded to-day on the Lansdowne links. , J. Hornabrook, a young Masterton player, by defeating H. A. Black (Hutt) won the championship final after a keen contest, 1 up at the 18th. Both players finished well under the strain, Hornabrook’s 18th hole, in four being a crowning climax to a brilliant effort. A feature of the game was that only one putt was taken on the first seven greens. . , u , The semi-finals resulted: Hornabrook beat B. Silk (Wanganui) 5 and 3; Black beat C; Armstrong (Hutt) 3 and 2. The Spalding “Kro-flite” Golf Ball lengthens the range of .your shot. No ball can be driven further than the “Kro-flite.’ Length, accuracy and balance in the flight of your ball. Spalding s “Kro-uite obtainable from all Sports Dealers. —Adv RUGBY FOOTBALL. TO-DAY’S GAMES. The following is the draw for to-day’s games:— Pirates v. Invercargill, 2.30 p.m. (Referee, J. Aitken). Biggar street. Southern, a bye. Fourth Grade. Pirates v. Invercargill, 2 p.m. (Referee, W. Pay). Biggar street No. 2. Marist v. Technical, 3.15 p.m. (Referee, D. Dyer). Biggar street No. 3. Sixth Grade. High School v. Marist, 2.30 p.m? (Referee, I. McKay), at High School Grounds. High School B v. Technical A at 3.30 p.m. (Referee, W. Robertson), at Queen’s Park No. 1. High School C v. Technical B at 2.30 p.m. (Referee, W. O. Ward), at Queen’s Park No. 2. BOXING. JOHNNY LECKIE BEATS SAMMY SHACK. Auckland, June 3. The professional contest in the Town Hall between Johnny Leckie (Napier) and Sammy Shack (America) was won by the former on points at the end of fifteen rounds. The New Zealander had the better of the contest in eleven rounds. HUGHES BEATS CAREY. Christchurch, June 3. Steve Hughes (Otago) 10.4 won on points from W. Carey (Canterbury) 10.3 in a ten rounds professional welterweight contest at the Caledonian Hall to-night. Hughes won because of his initiative, though this was to some extent offset by Carey’s doggedness. Hughes held the advantage in the concluding rounds, but the bout ended tamely.

TT IHVVVUIfj , TAHUNA STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, £175. About two miles and one furlong. st lb st lb Kaikahu . . 11 9 Red Heather 10 1 French Fleet 10 11 Mataipuke . 10 0 Rag Tag . . 10 8 Taramoa . . . 9 10 Kuku . . . 10 5 Koremata . . 9 0 Wairio . . . 10 3 Star Tractor . 9 0 Parader . . . 10 1 ALDWORTH HANDICAP, £230. One and a quarter miles. Salmo Salar . 10 4 Dumblane . 7 7 Ravine . . 9 2 Miss Marco •1 7 7 Fair Exchange 8 13 Thurso . . . 7 7 Impertinence 8 12 Leading Boy . 7 7 Night Maid . 8 11 Sentinel Lad . 7 7 Tembroney 8 8 Crossbow . 7 7 Hounslow . 8 8 Lucky Maid . 7 .7 Vinegrove . 7 8 Night Rose . 7 7 KING GEORGE HANDICAP, £300. One mile. Full Feather 9 6 Wingatui . . 7 11 Red Sea . . 9 4 Caterpillar . . 7 10 Pink Note . 8 13 Stealth . . . 7 8 Black Duke . 8 11 Black Mint . 7 5 Taboo . . . 8 9 Evening . . . 7 0 Rin Tin Tin 8 5 Glenrowan . . 7 0 Camiaader . 8 0 Apache . . y 0 Circulation . 7 13 GREENFIELD HURDLES, £275. One tnd three-quarter miles. Pangolin . . 10 10 Craiginore . . 9 13 Antrim Boy . 10 6 Heather >Lac . 9 10 Troilus . . . 10 1 Paris . . . . 9 2 Oriflamb . . 10 0 EMPIRE HANDICAP, £235. Six furlongs. Great Star . 9 11 Pull Fling . . 7 Black Duke 8 12 First Raid . 7 0 Inevitable . 8 9 Palermo . . . 7 0 Caterpillar . 8 8 Miss Redowa 0 Lucky Light 8 5 DUNEDIN STEEPLECHASE, £325. Two and a-half miles. Top Gear . . 11 3 Night Raid . 9 4 Radiate . . . 10 8 Parader . . . 9 0 Snowfall . . 10 5 DOMAIN HANDICAP, £175. Six furlongs. Kuku . . . 9 9 Captivate . . 8 0 .Jock Meitui . . . 8 4 o’ Hazeldear 9 1 Stringbow . . 8 0 Arrow Maid 8 7 Royal Bluff . 8 0 FAREWELL HANDICAP, £210. Seven furlongs. Ranelagh . . 8 4 Red Boa . . 7 9 John Bradbury 8 3 Sudden Storm 7 8 Nedda . . . 8 2 Martis . . . 7 7 Smithereens . T? n v 1 ("4 a m n 8 0 Membo . . 7 11 . 7 7

meeting:— SECOND HUNT CLUB CUP STEEPLECHASE, £400. About two and miles. st lb a-half st lb Importer . . 10 13 Four Aces . . 9 2 Odin .... 10 13 Marita . . . 9 0 Mashoor . . 10 7 Chest erm an . 9 0 Sea Comet 10 6 Freyja . . . . 9 0 Pennyplain . 10 2 Scarmouche . 9 0 I’ukerimu . . 10 0 Temperature . 9 0 Lucess . . . 9 11 Postman . . . 9 0 Calithe . . . 9 11 Spalupin . . . 9 0 Soami . . . 9 11 Goofie . . . . 9 0 Nukulere 9 5 Small Goods . 9 0 Spalpiko . . 9 5 Copey .... 9 0 St. Warrigal 9 2 Glittering Gold 9 0 RANFURLY HANDICAP, £400. S furlongs. even Austerity . . 10 0 Lusoma . . . 8 0 Werata . . . 9 13 Catoma . . . 8 0 Goldlike . . 8 12 Ncwboy . . . 8 0 Sir Mond ■ . . 8 11 Sunny Morn . 8 0 Spring Abbey 8 10 Wild Country 8 0 On Top . . 8 9 Wee Prince 8 0 Valreina . . Nahi . . . 8 8 5 Valcuir . . . 5 Diamond 8 0 Roman Pear] 8 1 Queen 8 0 Avoncourt . 8 1 Taurimu . . . 8 0 Royal Visitor 8 1 Shine On . . 8 0 Principal . . 8 1 Kahakura . . 8 0 Currajong . . 8 1 Queenstown . 8 0 Snow Prince . 8 1 Lightwood . . 8 0 Carl Idem . 8 0 Stonehenge . . 8 0 Sir Kay . . 8 0 Kilinthia . . . 8 0 Red Kay . . 8 0 Royal Seagull 8 0 Tambourine . 8 0 Gold Lily . . 8 0 Maurieana . 8 0 Derrv Belle . 8 0 Gay Caballero 8 0 The Sun . . 8 0 Ponticus . . Golden S 0 Cruachan . . Dayfarm . . . 8 8 0 0 Pennant 8 0 Gastronomy . 8 0 REMUERA HURDLES, £600. Two miles. Mister Gamp 11 7 Kauri Park . 9 7 Elysianor . . 11 7 Taumai . . . 9 5 King’s Jest . 10 10 Whisogne . . 9 0 Prince Lu . . 10 7 Daylight . . 9 0 Siaosi .... 10 3 Rahapoto . . 9 0 Mangani . . 10 3 Birkbeck . . . 9 0 Archibald . . 10 3 Kamehameha 9 0 Whenuanui . 9 9 Pendavies . . 9 Glenstar ... 9 7 KING GEORGE HANDICAP, £700. Seven furlongs. Lady Quex . 10 7 Prince of 0 Corinax . . . 10 0 Orange 8 2 Goshawk . . 10 0 Lucy’ Rose . . 8 2 Seatown . . 9 9 Austerity . -. . 8 1 Hovering . . 9 8 Bold Front . 8 0 Leitrim . . . 9 4 Hakanoa . . 8 0 Gold Money . 9 2 Ohinemuri . . 8 0 Paddon . . . 9 1 Hipo .... 8 0 Eager Rose . 8 13 Mosque . . . 8 0 Hoariri . . . 8 13 Good Boy . . 8 0 Maori Boy . Paleta . . . 8 8 12 I’m Alone . . 12 Imperial 8 0 Taneriri . . 8 10 Prince 8 0 True Blood . 8 10 Kawainga . . 8 0 King’s Speech 8 7 Lunette . . . 8 0 Atholspear . 8 7 Sea Uob . . . 8 0 Marjoram . . 8 7 Monsogne . . 8 0 Nassock . . 8 4 Mon Star . . 8 0 Kingfield . . 8 4 Scat .... 8 0 Barometer . 8 2 Sir Mond . . . 8 0 Standfast . . 8 2 The Lover . . 8 0 Flying Prince High Pitch . 8 8 2 Tinakoa . . . 8 0 FITZROY HANDICAP, £400. One mile. Grattus . . . 10 0 Restaurant . . 8 0 Kaha . . . . 9 4 Catoma . . . 8 0 Spring Abbey 9 3 New Boy . . 8 0 Gay Cockade 9 3 Takuranga . . 8 0 Brampton . . 9 0 Sister White . 8 0 Air Laddie . 9 0 Little Gift . . 8 0 Nahi . . . . 8 12 Neil .... 8 0 Royal Visitor 8 10 Lightwood . . 8 0 Trishna . . 8 10 Stonehenge 8 0 Currajong . . 8 9 Gay Duke . . 8 0 Patutahi . . 8 8 Bahama . . . 8 0 Snow Prince 8 8 Operatic . . . 8 0 Micrometer . 8 8 Squadron . . 8 0 Valcuir . . 8 6 Kilinthia . . 8 0 Helium . . 8 3 Gay Caballero 8 0 PANMURE HURDLES, £400. One three-quarter miles. and King’s Jest . 12 5 Calithe . . . 9 3 Glenstar . . 11 5 Dark Prince . 9 3 Taumai . . . 11 0 Kairuri . . . 9 3 Daylight . . 9 10 Harbour View 9 2 Mountain Lucilius . . . 9 0 Guide 9 10 Marica . . . 9 0 Quincoma . 9 9 Luminary . . 9 0 Pendavies 9 9 Calaris . . . 9 0 Manifest . . 9 9 Furore . . . . 9 0 Pennyplain . 9 8 Respirator . . 9 0 Hymestrason 9 7 Marble Mount 9 0 Rongo . . . 9 5 Sir Archie 9 0