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Payout drop hitting home

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Mid Canterbury dairy farmers will have an overdraft of $250,000 by the end of September as the district looks set to lose $1 billion dollars in income, according to Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers.

At the recent annual general meeting, councillor Peter Reveley said the decreased price was already having an effect around the town.

“This district is probably $900,000 million to $1 billion dollars down. Those figures need to get out.”

Some businesses had told him they would have to be very careful about what they do, he said.

Mid Canterbury dairy chairperson Jessie Chan-Dorman told the meeting dairy farmers will be making a loss of around $1.19 for every kilogram of milk solids produced this season.

A Dairy NZ economic survey showed it would take $5.59 to

produce a kilogram of milk solids, she said.

Of that $4.38 was made up of farm working expenses and $1.21 in interest and debt servicing.

“That’s a loss of $0.34 cents per kilogram even at the $5.25 just announced (for 2015/16 season).”

Ms Chan-Dorman said the average Canterbury Marlborough dairy farmer will have a $250,000 overdraft by September from a zero base.

“The reason I keep saying these numbers is so that those that aren’t dairy farmers or are in town understand what a $4.40 milk pay-out means and to remind farmers we are all in the same boat.”

Farmers tended to measure their success by how much profit they made, and if they didn’t make a profit they felt like a failure, she said.

“But it’s not dairy farmers’ fault in this instance.”

Dairy farmers should not

beat themselves up about it, Ms Chan-Dorman said.

Farmers’ wellbeing was a big issue but there was a lot of support available.

“Actually if we look after our farmers and our stock it will be alright while sustaining the types of losses we have had.”

She admitted to feeling “nervous” when hearing farmers talking about not bringing supplements in as a cost-cutting exercise, but it was only a shortterm fix.

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Solar plane heads over the Pacific The revolutionary Solar Impulse 2 aircraft has taken off for a six-day flight over the Pacific Ocean, the most ambitious leg of its quest to circumnavigate the globe powered only by the sun. Pilot Andre Borschberg, 62, (below) left the ground in Nanjing, in eastern China, early yesterday heading for Hawaii after extended delays awaiting a suitable weather window over safety concerns.

Lit by white lights on its wings, the plane rolled down the runway before climbing into a misty sky with its four whirling propellers nearly silent.

Ground crew members cheered as it took off.

The 8500km flight is expected to take an estimated 130 hours, organisers said. “I cross my fingers and I hope to cross the Pacific,” Borschberg said just hours before the take-off.

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Jackson’s Neverland to go on sale The sprawling California property that was once ‘king of pop’ Michael Jackson’s mind-boggling amusement park is going on sale for $US100 million ($NZ147 million). The late star built up his Neverland Ranch on 1100 hectares outside Santa Barbra to include zoo animals, mechanical rides and lavish gardens. It has 22 buildings on it. The animals have been removed, save for a single llama, and the property has changed hands. Now called the Sycamore Valley Ranch, the Wall Street Journal reports an investment firm renovated the property and several real estate agents are looking for a buyer. The property includes a massive six-bedroom main house, a movie theatre and stage. Jackson, considered by some as the greatest pop artist of all time, wrote some of his biggest hits on the ranch. It was also where he was accused of molesting young boys. He was never found guilty but the charges engulfed Jackson in the mid-2000s before the singer songwriter died in 2009. The Journal reports that in order to avoid Jackson’s passionate fan base, tours will not be given of the property.

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A Whangamata man is $4 million richer after claiming a Big Wednesday prize won over a week ago. The winner, who wished to remain anonymous, claimed his prize just before the long weekend after realising his fortune on May 21. The man became aware of his prize when a family member decided to check the Lotto ticket and discovered the winnings. “I was pottering around in the shed before heading to work when a family member spotted the ticket on the bench and decided to check it as they made a coffee,” he said. With the money now in his bank account the man and his family are deciding what to do with the money.

A unique mosaic of US movie star Clint Eastwood made from thousands of bullet cases has been created to mark his 85th birthday. The portrait, created by British artist Ed Chapman, contains almost 10,000 used cartridges and features the actor and director in his iconic role of the 1971 film Dirty Harry. It has been valued at £10,000 ($NZ21,500) and has already attracted a buyer. Four years ago Chapman created a portrait of Jimi Hendrix which sold at a charity auction for a mosaic world record of £23,000.

“I have always been a fan of Clint Eastwood and Dirty Harry is probably my favourite film of his among so many great movies,” Mr Chapman said. “I had to go into a sort of trance to keep focused on his portrait and I am delighted with the results.”

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Out with a bang Campbell Live went out with a bang, half a million viewers and the highest rating the show had ever reached. But now the finale has come and gone and John Campbell has left TV3 followed by executive producer Pip Keane and reporter Ali Ikram. In an interview with the Sunday Star Times, Ikram said the past month had been some of the best and worst weeks for the show.

Campbell Live’s final broadcast on Friday night was watched by 484,000 viewers live and a further 48,000 on TV3 + 1 beating TV1’s Seven Sharp, which had 411,580 viewers in the 7pm timeslot. Campbell Live tweeted that it was TV3’s biggest show of 2015.

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■ ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH

A mother’s long wait for justice

By Michelle nelSon michelle.n@theguardian.co.nz

It’s been a long wait for justice for Ashburton mother Karen Davies.

For 12 months she and her family have grieved the death of a much loved son, brother and uncle, and it’s not over by a long shot – it never will be.

AJ Gairns was found dead behind a cluster of businesses on West Street on May 31 last year.

And his family’s world changed forever.

Details of what happened on that fateful night remain sketchy, and much of what has been revealed is suppressed by court orders.

What we do know is that

34-year-old AJ, the and a police investiname he was always gation was launched. known by, left home Two days later in the early hours of Mid Canterbury poSaturday morning lice detective senior to visit a friend. He sergeant Marion never arrived. With Neill confirmed AJ a mother’s instinct, had drowned.

Mrs Davies knew His body was resomething was amiss leased to his heartand reported his disbroken family. A fuappearance to police neral was planned, AJ Gairns within hours.

Facebook exploded “He was always in touch, al- with messages of shock and ways – if he didn’t have his support, and the rumour mill phone he would use a friend’s,” churned out improbable sceshe said. narios.

AJ’s body was discovered by a By the end of the first week group of people taking a short- in the investigation Olivia Toby cut through a stormwater run- France Lucas, Verdun Ashoff area about 5pm on Sunday ley Perry, Kooly Managki Te

Tomo and Desmond Kapi Marshall were arrested and jointly charged with assault with intent to rob AJ before his death. Marshall was remanded in custody, and the other three on bail.

In August Marshall admitted the charge and name suppression lapsed for all four accused.

Three weeks later they appeared in the High Court in Christchurch, where the charge was upgraded to manslaughter.

A year down the track AJ’s family and friends are still waiting for the case to go to trial. At this point it is set down to start in the High Court in early September.

It’s been a long and painful process and a steep learning

curve. Mrs Davies understands the jargon of the courtroom in a way she never envisaged. She and her family have vowed to make every court appearance – vowed to see justice for AJ. Their grief is as raw as it was a year ago.

“We are still suffering terribly,” she said.

Queen’s Birthday long weekend will never be a holiday again. It will forever be a time to light a candle, to remember AJ. In the meantime, she tries not to let anger take over – preferring to channel her energy into positive thoughts and memories of her straight-talking spirited son, whose smile could light up a dull day.

■ HARNESS JEWELS

Ashburton hit by Harness Jewels fever

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It was Jewels mania at the Ashburton racecourse on Saturday.

Cold conditions and wind set in for the afternoon, making it impossible for horses to set any new records, but that did not take the shine off Ashburton’s premier horse racing event, held in the town every two years.

The Harness Jewels, which is held annually and alternates with Cambridge, brings millions of dollars into Ashburton, and it is estimated about 6000 people from throughout New Zealand and Australia attended this year.

Ashburton Trotting Club president Chris Morrison said the day had been “marvellous” and “excellent”.

The event sees age group pac-

ers and trotters who have won the most stake money throughout the season invited to take part in nine 1609-metre events to claim their share of a $1.2 million prize pool. The 117 horses racing this year included five from Australia.

In terms of turnover, prize money and attendance, the single-day race meeting is considered second only to Cup Week in Christchurch.

New Zealand on and off-course betting turnover averages $1.7 million, this year it was on a par, with on-course down a fraction and off-course up a fraction.

Fixed odds betting figures are to come in later in the week, and are expected to be in the $0.5 to $1 million range. Australian betting figures are expected to come through later in the week.

Mr Morrison said a highlight had been seeing Sky Major become the first horse to win three Jewels, winning as a two-yearold, three-year-old, and on Saturday as a four-year-old.

The horse, one of two winners of the day trained by Barry Purdon, was not deterred by the onset of cold, cloudy and windy conditions. However, the change in weather had slowed down the later races, following the setting of some new age group records earlier when conditions were fine.

Punters dressed for the occasion, although not everyone got into this year’s theme of yellow for the best-dressed competition.

“It obviously wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but yes there were some nice yellow outfits,” Mr Morrison said.

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■ EXPERIENCE MID CANTERBURY

Council takes tough line

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If Experience Mid Canterbury’s board had pinned its hopes on a funding change of heart by Ashburton District councillors, they were out of luck.

When councillors deliberated last week on the district’s longterm plan and its rates spending for next year, it had pinned its hopes on councillors paying for a $30,000 over run with the organisation’s compliance fees.

They were out of luck.

The costs were higher than budgeted, business support group manager Paul Brake said, because the organisation had had to make the transition from an agency to becoming a coun-

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cil controlled organisation.

That didn’t carry any weight with councillor Ken Cutforth.

“We’re letting them off the hook if we keep adding money,” he said.

Alan Totty was happy to see

council pick up the tab for the extra costs – the less money they had to spend the less the district was marketed, he said.

While Experience Mid Canterbury said it was $30,000 out of pocket, the figure was closer to $40,000 Don McLeod said, because the council had already cut $10,000 from its marketing budget.

“I’m happy to say we’ll cover it in the first year and then reduce it. We set them up as a council controlled organisation and them having to foot a $40,000 loss is too much. Give them the compliance costs this year,” he said.

Peter Reveley, however, wanted a tough line taken with the tourism group, saying they

should look at their staff capabilities.

“There are too many knowing about tourism but not enough about business. We can’t keep propping them up.”

In an effort to carve costs from its budget, Experience Mid Canterbury is relocating its staff from its rented base in the Ashburton Trust Event Centre to the Ashburton i-Site.

That move will be made in about two weeks but the savings have already been taken into account in the organisation’s budget.

The council opted to stick with the status quo, not to bridge the compliance cost cap, urging it to pick up the shortfall from operator fees.

■ GYPSY DAY

Family go from pastures to pastoring By michelle NelSoN michelle.n@theguardian.co.nz

Along with hundreds of others in the dairy industry, the Raukawa family is on the move this Gypsy Day – but they are leaving their farming lifestyle behind.

Their dairying days ended last Monday, when the herd went off to the winterfeed block.

Brad and Anna have been in the industry for six years, and have spent the past three years on a farm in the Westerfield district, which Mr Raukawa managed.

In that time their family has grown, Nica-May, had her first birthday on the farm, but it’s the only place three-year-old Neilan has ever called home.

At just one month old, the family’s newest member Nehemiah won’t even remember the shift.

Farming has been good to them, Mr Raukawa said. “We were able to save for a house, and we learned good leadership skills on the farm,” he said.

However, when it came time to renew their contract, the couple had two options; to progress to a lower order sharemilking position, or to take up the offer of a fulltime position as a youth pastor with the New Life Church in Ashburton.

Mrs Raukawa has worked as a part time youth pastor for the church for a number of years.

“We feel we’ve got a lot to offer the community, and we

Late rates bills Ashburton District Council ratepayers may feel a sense of reprieve when their rates bill does not arrive on time this week, but it will be a false one. The rates instalment invoices are still on their way, they are just running three days late due to a software issue. The printing company which produces the 15,317 invoices was experiencing technical problems early last week, meaning it could not get the invoices to New Zealand Post at the scheduled time. Finance manager Sandy Hogg said normally instalments arrive in mailboxes about the second or third day of the month.

“But, with this glitch, that may be the fifth or sixth of June.”

Police station down It took just eight seconds, 100kg of magnum explosive cartridges, 225 non-electric detonators and 2000 meters of detonating cord to bring down the former police station in Christchurch. The 15 storey Hereford St building, which is owned by Ngai Tahu Justice Holdings, was yesterday demolished by Ceres New Zealand because of damage it sustained after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. The implosion was dubbed 100 per cent successful

by Ceres New Zealand manager Bernie Devere.

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Wet weather on way Don’t put away the umbrellas and gumboots just yet, another wet weather system is set to hit New Zealand this week. Philip Duncan of WeatherWatch said another band of wet, cold weather would be making its way across the country throughout this week. “We are going to have big downpours in the North Island and isolated thunder storms, it is quite a big system crossing us.” - NZME

Ambitious plans New Green Party co-leader James Shaw has outlined goals to make his party “more like modern New Zealand” and massively expand party membership to more than 20,000 people in his first major speech. He also expressed his wish to reach out to National in an attempt to find some middle ground on the thorny issue of climate change. During the halfhour address at the party’s AGM in Auckland yesterday morning, Mr Shaw set out ambitious plans for the Greens. He wanted to double the membership of the party this year and double it again next year.

The party currently has around 6000 members.

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Motorbike accident The Raukawa family, Anna, holding Nehemiah, Brad, Nica-May and Neilan are saying goodbye to the farm and heading to town.

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would like to play our part in helping young people while we still have the energy,” Mr Raukawa said.

“We have been involved with the youth group for a long time – our church is very forward thinking, and realised it would be best for the church to have us fulltime.”

Their down-to-earth approach to life makes the Raukawas approachable and real to young people.

“It’s not all about religion, we preach what we know – we’ve been through a lot and we use our experience in our work,” Mr Raukawa said.

The couple also want to give

something back to the church which has supported them over the years.

They will miss farming, and the peace and quiet of country living, Mrs Raukawa said, but with a solid reputation in the industry, the door will always be open to return should they wish.

A female motorbike passenger has died and her male driver has serious leg injuries after an accident involving three other vehicles in Canterbury yesterday afternoon. The motorbike was travelling south on SH1 near the small township of Sefton, about 40km north of Christchurch, when it collided with the back of a turning car, throwing the driver and passenger onto the other side of the road. It is believed the woman was hit by an oncoming car, and then flung underneath a van.

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Queen’s Birthday honours 2015 Monday, June 1, 2015

www.guardianonline.co.nz The Order of New Zealand Member Professor Sir Peter David Gluckman, KNZM, Auckland, for services to New Zealand.

The New Zealand Order of Merit Dames Companion Mrs Bronwen Scott Holdsworth, ONZM, Gisborne, for services to business and the arts.

Ms Diane Elizabeth Robertson, Auckland, for services to the community.

Mrs Therese Maria Walsh, Wellington, for services to sports administration.

Knights Companion The Honourable James Kenneth McLay, CNZM, QSO, for services to business and the State.

Dr The Honourable Pita Russell Sharples, CBE, Auckland, for services as a Member of Parliament and to Maori.

Mr Peter Ivan Talijancich (Peter Talley), ONZM, Motueka, for services to business and philanthropy.

Companions Associate Professor Christopher Hugh Atkinson, Christchurch, for services to cancer care.

Professor David Michael Bibby, Lower Hutt, for services to science and education.

Professor Robert James Crawford, Auckland, for services to tertiary education.

Tagaloatele Professor Margaret Ellen Fairbairn-Dunlop, ONZM, Auckland, for services to education and the Pacific community Mr Robert Bertram Keith Gardiner, ONZM, Auckland, for services to philanthropy and the arts.

Mr Michael Crawfurd Macknight, Dunedin, for services to science.

Mr John Livingston Marshall, QC, Wellington, for services to the law.

Professor Graham Wilfred Mellsop, for services to psychiatry.

Dr Philip Thomas Norman, Christchurch, for services to music and musical theatre.

Mr Geoffrey Owen Poole, Wanaka, for services to the meat industry.

Mr Maxwell Noall Ritchie, Auckland, for services to health and the community.

Dr Lionel John Wood, QSO, Kaikoura, for services to tertiary education and Maori.

Officers Dr Jonathan James Baskett, Auckland, for services to health.

Mrs Jennifer Lillian Beck, Auckland, for services to children’s literature.

Ms Melissa Jannet Clark-Reynolds, Wellington, for services to the technology industry.

Ms Carol Anne Donaldson, Christchurch, for services to people with intellectual disabilities.

Mr Murray James Dudfield, MNZM, Wellington, for services to the New Zealand Fire Service.

Dr Gavin Peter Ellis, Auckland, for services to journalism.

Mr Edward Weller Ellison, Dunedin, for services to Maori and conservation.

Ms Anita Finnigan, Auckland, for services to education and the Pacific community.

Mr Maxwell Harold Gimblett, USA, for services to art.

Dr Christopher Neville Hale, Auckland, for services to horticultural science and the summerfruit industry.

Mr Anthony John Hawken, Whakatane, for services to the kiwifruit industry.

Mr Michael James Hesson, for services to cricket.

Professor Emeritus Boyd Robert Jones, Katikati, for services to veterinary medicine.

Mrs Tuiataga Fa’afua Savelina

Louise Nicholas Leavasa-Tautolo, QSM, Auckland, for services to education, arts and the Pacific community.

Mr Barry Gordon Lett, Warkworth, for services to art and conservation.

Detective Superintendent Andrew James Lovelock, Auckland, for services to the New Zealand Police and the community.

Ms Raewyn Jeanette Lovett, Auckland, for services to netball.

Mrs Judith Mary MacKenzie, Auckland, for services to mental health.

Mr Alexander Keith Robertson Mair, Taupo, for services to basketball.

Mr Brendon Barrie McCullum, for services to cricket.

Mr Douglas Alexander McKay, Auckland, for services to business and local government.

Professor Elizabeth Ann McKinley, Melbourne, for services to education and Maori.

Mr Andrew Roderick Meehan, Wellington, for services to youth and tourism.

Ms Donna Lesley Neill, Christchurch, for services to victim support.

Dr George Ngaei, Invercargill, for services to health and the Pacific community.

Mrs Louise Nicholas, for services to the prevention of sexual violence.

Mr Nicholas Thomas Nobilo, Auckland, for services to the wine industry.

Mr Mark Rundle Pennington, Wellington, for services to design.

Mr Te Wahapu Rapana, Tuakau, for services to Maori.

Mrs Denise Sheat, Rolleston, for services to Maori and education.

Mrs Maretta Tuasivi Solomon, Auckland, for services to education and the Pacific community.

Mr Pulotu Arthur Gus Solomon, Auckland, for services to education and the Pacific community.

Mr Brian William Stevenson, Auckland, for services to the arts and health.

Sergeant Robin Bruce Woodley, Auckland, for services to the New Zealand Police and youth.

Members Mr John Walker Bain, JP, Whangarei, for services to the community and sport.

Mrs Colleen Margaret Bond, Gore, for services to netball.

Mr Andrew Garth Browning, New Plymouth, for services to health and the community.

Mr Henri Jacques Burkhardt, Auckland, for services to Maori.

Ms Linda Maldwyn Clapham, Wellsford, for services to the community.

Dr Lynne Melissa Coleman, Auckland, for services as a sports doctor.

Ms Margaret Anne Comer, Hamilton, for services to philanthropy.

Mr Paul David Daley, Auckland, for services to education.

Mr Trevor Frank Daley, Invercargill, for services to music.

Associate Professor Rae de Lisle, Auckland, for services to music.

Ms Sarah Delahunty, Kapiti Coast, for services to theatre.

Dr Michelle Emma Dickinson, Auckland, for services to science.

Mr Richard Maurice Edmonds, Picton, for services to art and the community.

Mrs Lesley Frances Elliott, Dun-

edin, for services to the prevention of domestic violence.

Mr Terence John Farrell, Hokitika, for services to conservation.

Mr Latoatama Halatau, Auckland, for services to the blind and the Pacific community.

Lieutenant Colonel Peter Davis Hall, for services to the New Zealand Defence Force.

Mr Geoffrey Thomas Henry, Wellington, for services to athletics.

Mr David Ernest Albert Hill, Oamaru, for services to Paralympic sport and health.

Miss Elizabeth Anne Horgan, Auckland, for services to primary education.

Ms Rachel Ruth Jacobsen, USA, for services to New Zealand-United States relations.

Mr Timothy Clarence Johnson, Auckland, for services to disability sport.

Mrs Ann Mary Judson Farr, Christchurch, for services to ballet.

Mr David Kernohan, Carterton, for services to architecture.

Mr Mauriora Kingi, JP, Rotorua, for services to Maori.

Dr Norman Edgar MacLean, Invercargill, for services to obstetrics and gynaecology.

Professor Roderick Duncan MacLeod, Auckland, for services to hospice and palliative care.

Mr Bruce William Martin, Napier, for services to tertiary education.

Mr Peter John Masters, Taupo, for services to Search and Rescue, conservation and cycling.

Mrs Beverley May McConnell, QSM, Auckland, for services to horticulture.

Mr Donald Gordon McFarlane, JP, Geraldine, for services to agriculture and the community.

Ms Anne Edith Miles, Auckland, for services to education.

Ms Paula Mary Morgan (Paula Hunt), Wellington, for services to dance.

Mr Graeme Douglas Murray, JP, Lake Tekapo, for services to tourism and conservation.

Mr Peter Francis Murray, Auckland, for services to basketball.

Mrs Deirdre Gay Neville-White, Auckland, for services to children’s health.

Mr Nigel Ngahiwi, Levin, for services to the blind and Maori.

Ms Mary O’Hagan, Wellington, for services to mental health.

Mr Manahi Paewai, JP, Dannevirke, for services to Maori.

Mr Thomas William Parsons, Picton, for services to education.

Ms Jennifer Helen Pearce, Auckland, for services to sports nutrition.

Mrs Marcia Veronica Kathleen Petley, Hamilton, for services to athletics.

Mrs Nora Tawhi Rameka, Kerikeri, for services to Maori and education.

Mr John Clive Rennie, Kaikoura, for services to education and sport.

Mr Bruce Stuart Ritchie, Auckland, for services to education.

Mrs Robyn Rosemary Rosie, Te Puke, for services to education.

Mr Allan Martin Rumble, Rotorua, for services to education.

Mr James Stewart Ryburn, Oxford, for services to the New Zealand Fire Service and the community.

Mr Terrence Maxwell Sheldrake, Gisborne, for services to sport.

Ms Kereyn Maree Smith, Auckland, for services to sports governance.

Mr Neville Rohan Smith, Napier, for services to philanthropy and the community.

Mr Keith Albert Stanton, Christchurch, for services to business and philanthropy.

Mr Paul David Swallow, Porirua, for services to the State and the community.

Dr Anthony Haydon Townsend, Whangamata, for services to health.

Mr Bruce Arthur Trask, Tauranga, for services to the environment and sport.

Mr Richard Arland Ussher, Nelson, for services to multisport.

Mr Allen Wihongi, Kamo, for ser-

vices to Maori, the arts and education.

Mr Neil Wilkinson, Rangiora, for services to education.

Mr Tawhirimatea Te Auripo Rewita Williams, Auckland, for services to Maori and education.

Mr Waynne Stewart Williams, Christchurch, for services to the television industry.

Mr Michael Hedley Willis, Christchurch, for services to wildlife conservation.

Honorary Members Mr Freddy Edy Andre Declerck, Belgium, for services to New Zealand-Belgium relations and war commemoration.

Mr Sandy Evrard, Belgium, for services to New Zealand-Belgium relations and war commemoration.

Mr Benoit Mottrie, Belgium, for services to New Zealand-Belgium relations and war commemoration.

Mr Steven Reynaert, Belgium, for services to New Zealand-Belgium relations and war commemoration.

Queen’s Service Order Companion Judge Neil MacLean, Hamilton, for services to the judiciary.

Queen’s Service Medal Mr Gary John Aburn, Whataroa, for services to conservation.

Mr Bryan Andrews, Christchurch, for services to the community and sport.

Mr Edward Brian Andrews, Nelson, for services to the community.

Ms Susan Eileen Baker Wilson, Katikati, for services to historical research and war commemoration.

Mrs Judith Merenako Billens, Nelson, for services to Maori.

Mr Allen Clement Birchall, Dunedin, for services to landscape architecture.

Mrs Paku Jane Brown, Gisborne, for services to Maori.

Mrs Shirley Doris Brown, Greymouth, for services to tennis.

Mrs Weixing Che, JP, Auckland, for services to the Chinese community.

Mrs Wendy Corrine Coutts, Blenheim, for services to people with disabilities and motorsport.

Mrs Nancy Kathleen Crawford, Auckland, for services to people with Williams Syndrome.

Mrs Geraldine Butler Dunwoodie, Thames, for services to heritage preservation.

Mrs Erin Meryl Fleming, JP, Pukekohe, for services to the community.

Ms Harima Thelma Renei Fraser, Auckland, for services to veterans and Maori.

Mr Neilson John Gifford, Morrinsville, for services to squash.

Mr Moo Lock Gock, Auckland, for services to the horticulture industry.

Mr John Patrick Goodin, New Plymouth, for services to the community.

Mrs Valmai Jeanne Hall, Gisborne, for services to senior citizens and people with disabilities.

Mr David Leigh Halstead, Christchurch, for services to business and the community.

Mrs Susan Heath, Tauranga, for services to foster care.

Mr Ronald Boyd Hudson, Palmerston North, for services to Maori.

Mr Leonard Keith Hughes, Pauanui, for services to the New Zealand Fire Service.

Mr Cyril Elder Jenks, Auckland, for services to the welfare of wild horses.

Mrs Marilyn Kathleen Jenks, Auckland, for services to the welfare of wild horses.

Mr David Peter Jones, Auckland, for services to the community and philanthropy.

Mrs Faye Mollie Kainuku, Masterton, for services to people with diabetes.

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Above - About 6000 people from throughout New Zealand, with some also from Australia, turned out for the Harness Jewels at the Ashburton Racecourse on Saturday.

Caleb Livingstone as the cat in the hat with his Bananas in Pyjamas friend at the Harness Jewels.

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Left - On-course betting averages up to half a million dollars for the Harness Jewels at Ashburton, held every two years.

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Harness Jewels punters dressing for the occasion included Marlene Shaw and Marjorie Wallace.

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The best harness horses from throughout New Zealand, and including five from Australia, were invited to the Harness Jewels.

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A good day was had by all who attended the Harness Jewels on Saturday.

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Top right: Mid Canterbury’s Sam Moore drives on goal against InverView or purchase cargill in the Ian photos online Smith men’s repreguardianonline.co.nz sentative hockey tournament at the NBS Ashburton Hockey turf yesterday.

Above: Methven’s Andrew Smith offloads along the touchline against Southbridge in the Luisetti Seeds Combined Country Cup quarter-final in Methven.

Right: Ashburton College’s Brady Workman takes on the Timaru Boys’ High School defence in what was a 1213 loss in the UC Rugby Championship at the Ashburton Showgrounds.

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In brief Emblem of Tasmania The Tasmanian devil has been officially declared the state’s animal emblem. Environment Minister Matthew Groom said the devil was recognised across the world as uniquely Tasmanian.

He said choosing it as the state emblem would help raise awareness about devil facial tumour disease, a fatal condition characterised by the appearance of obvious facial cancers.

- AAP

Security scare An Asia-Pacific security summit in Singapore which was shutdown after a security scare, has resumed at the Shangri-La Hotel. The hotel was placed under lockdown yesterday after police shot a man dead in an apparent drugrelated incident outside the venue, according to police. Police opened fire after a car with three people which was stopped at a checkpoint before dawn suddenly accelerated despite warnings to stop, crashing through police barricades. Police opened fire, killing one man and arresting two others.

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Bombing kills 26 People throng the streets near the site of an explosion in Maiduguri, Nigeria, yesterday.

A suicide bombing has killed 26 people inside a mosque in northeast Nigeria’s city of Maiduguri, just hours after Boko Haram launched a separate attack, on the first full day of President Muhammadu Buhari’s term.

Buhari, who took the oath of office at the weekend, vowed in his inaugural address to crush the Islamist insurgents whom he described as “mindless” and “godless”.

The mosque bombing in the Borno state capital yesterday was carried out by an assailant who pretended to be a worshipper joining afternoon prayers,

police and witnesses said.

Earlier, the military repelled an overnight attack launched by insurgents who fired rocketpropelled grenades into homes in a bombardment that lasted several hours.

Buhari in his inaugural speech announced plans to reinforce Maiduguri with a new command and control centre to better co-ordinate the counterinsurgency effort, a move analysts said signalled his commitment to intensifying the fight.

The bomber blew himself inside the Alhaji Haruna mosque next to Maiduguri’s Monday Market just after afternoon

prayers, Borno police chief Aderemi Opadokun and witnesses said.

“The roof was blown off and fire destroyed the mats and a few Korans,” market trader Nura Khalid said.

Opadokun said 26 were killed and 28 others injured, describing the assailant as a suicide bomber with an improvised explosive device strapped to his body.

While there was no immediate claim of responsibility, the Monday Market has over the past year been hit by several suicide bombings blamed on Boko Haram.

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Shortly after midnight on Saturday residents in the Dala suburb south of Maiduguri woke to the sound of rocketpropelled grenades being fired in succession as Boko Haram fighters tried to advance towards the city, witnesses said.

“It was a nightmare,” Dala resident Malam Yusuf said. He said his own home was hit and his wife’s foot was “blown off ”.

Maiduguri-based vigilante Babagana Bulunkutu said several houses were destroyed as Islamist gunmen fired indiscriminately in Dala and two neighbouring suburbs.

- AFP

■ JAPAN

Powerful 7.8 quake shakes Japan A 7.8-magnitude earthquake has struck off the Japanese coast, geologists say, shaking buildings in Tokyo and setting off car alarms.

Despite the huge power of the quake on Saturday, there was no risk of a tsunami, The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre reported.

Residential buildings swayed for around a minute as the quake built in intensity at around 8.30pm (2130 AEST).

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

The epicentre was 676 kilometres below the Earth’s surface. It was centred on a remote spot in the Pacific Ocean around 870 kilometres south of Tokyo,

the US Geological Survey said.

Yoshiyuki Sasamoto, who runs a traditional guest house on Chichijima, one of the closest inhabited places to the epicentre, told NHK the shaking had been violent.

“Initially a weaker quake hit and it stopped. Then the big one came. It was so strong that I couldn’t stand still and couldn’t walk,” he said.

Both runways at Narita Airport, the main international gateway to Tokyo, were temporarily closed while inspections were carried out. Trains in Tokyo were also temporarily halted and a football match in the city was briefly suspended.

There were no reported ab-

normalities at any of the region’s mothballed nuclear power plants.

A massive undersea quake that hit in March 2011 sent a tsunami barrelling into Japan’s northeast coast.

As well as killing thousands of people and destroying communities, the waves also swamped the cooling systems at the Fukushima nuclear plant, sending three reactors into meltdown.

The nuclear disaster, the world’s worst since Chernobyl, displaced tens of thousands of people and rendered tracts of land uninhabitable, possibly for decades.

The rattle was the second

sizeable shake Tokyo has had this week, after a much less powerful - but far shallower quake hit close to the capital last Monday.

Japan sits at the meeting place of four tectonic plates and experiences around 20 per cent of the world’s most powerful earthquakes every year.

On Friday a volcano in the far south of Japan erupted, spewing a huge column of ash high into the sky and forcing authorities to evacuate the island on which it sits.

The eruption caused no injuries and no damage was reported, but it served as yet another reminder of the volatile geology of the country.

- AFP

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has repeated his commitment to refloat the wreck of the trawler which sank in April with the deaths of around 800 migrants and lay to rest the victims. The Italian navy located the wreck in early May lying 85 nautical miles north of the Libyan coast. Investigators say pictures of the wreck show bodies lying nearby, on the bridge of the ship and inside the hull. Just 28 survivors were rescued and taken to Italy and 24 bodies were picked up and buried in Malta.

- AFP

Prison demolished The Islamic State group has demolished a prison in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, a monitor says, destroying what was for decades one of the regime’s most feared detention centres. The prison was “largely destroyed after IS planted explosives inside and around it” 10 days after the jihadists seized Palmyra from government forces, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said yesterday.

- AFP

BB King funeral Hundreds of people have filled a church in the Mississippi Delta for the funeral of BB King, who rose from cotton sharecropper to world fame as a blues singer and guitarist who influenced generations of entertainers. King was 89 when he died on May 14 in Las Vegas. At his request, his body has been returned to his native Mississippi for a final homecoming.

Amid rain, about 500 people filled the sanctuary of Bell Grove Missionary Baptist Church in a field off of BB King Road in Indianola. More than 200 people who couldn’t get in watched a live broadcast of the funeral in the church’s fellowship hall, many waving hand-held fans with a black-and-white photo of a smiling King hugging his black electric guitar, Lucille. At the beginning of the service, family members filed past King’s open casket, which had an image of Lucille embroidered on the padded white cloth inside the lid.

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Top class hosts Stu Oldham

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id Canterbury has again shown Australasia that its track and people are jewels in New Zealand racing’s crown.

The Ashburton Trotting Club hosted the Harness Jewels at the weekend and it proved another standout success.

Records were broken and Ashburton’s deserved reputation for hosting a great day out was reinforced in the stands.

There were plenty of locals in the crowd but the event drew many more from around the country and Australia.

In the hospitality tents and at the tote, Australian accents were heard to praise the club for its part in a world-class event.

Their courses might be flasher, but Ashburton excelled where it mattered: its track is the fairest in New Zealand and its people are warm and welcoming.

This feedback is nothing new for organisers who make sure the event is slick and professional each time it’s staged in Ashburton.

The team of club officials, workers and volunteers is ably backed by supportive local sponsors and local services and suppliers.They put on a festival that showcases much more than sport - it shows what Ashburton, the attraction, is capable of.

The Jewels couldn’t have come at a better time, after figures this month suggested a slowdown for some local accommodation providers.

The steady line of cars from points north and south suggested the meeting would be a welcome fillip as the district heads into winter.

However, the steady line of cars leaving town after the last race suggest more could be done to leverage off such a well-regarded drawcard.

Racing officials and tourism businesses should be congratulated for developing package deals to keep visitors in town for as long as possible.

There may be other opportunities. Overseas, enterprising tourism authorities use televisions and posters to promote their regions at big sporting events. This could work here.

Whatever the case, it is clear the Ashburton Trotting Club and all who support it have added to their reputation as top class hosts of a world class event.

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POLL RESULT Yesterday’s result Q: Did the council make the right decision by scrapping the EA Networks Centre hydroslide?

Yes 35.9%

No 64.1%

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A smokefree New Zealand ast Friday was World Smokefree Day. I was delighted to have the opportunity to pop into Columbus Café and congratulate them on becoming a smokefree café and join in the celebrations marking the occasion.

In 2011 the New Zealand Government adopted a goal to become Smokefree by 2025.

Tobacco use is plummeting but there is much work left to be done.

Having cafes such as Columbus make a stand for better health choices is really encouraging.

Families’ health still a priority under National Delivering better public health services to New Zealand families remains a priority under National, and we are committing a record $15.9 billion in this year’s health budget to do just that.

The major announcement on Budget Day was our $76.1 million commitment to hospices and palliative care.

We are funding areas which make a huge difference to people’s lives by ensuring terminally ill people are as free from pain and suffering as possible.

Hospices provide valuable care and support for families and friends, and this investment will ensure they can continue to do so.

We are also investing $13 million to fund 60 new nurse specialists and help hospices expand their community care services.

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They will help to ensure that as our population ages, high quality care and facilities

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remain available to them.

We are helping New Zealanders live longer, healthier lives, free of pain.

Before the Budget we reaffirmed this commitment by announcing a further $98 million to boost elective surgery and improve prevention and treatment of orthopaedic conditions.

This funding will help deliver an average extra 4,000 elective operations per year over the next four years.

That’s more hip and knee operations for those who need them most. Latest figures show a record 161,000 elective operations were performed last year,

44,000 more than in 2008/09 – that’s what careful management of our finances delivers for Kiwis.

We will also invest $12 million to extend Waitemata District Health Board’s bowel cancer screening pilot to 2017.

The Government is considering the next steps in funding for bowel cancer screening but has already started to lay the groundwork with funding for more colonoscopies in Budget 2015.

Initiatives are also underway to increase the workforce to carry out those colonoscopies.

Cancer services have improved immeasurably under

this Government, with a new health target that says people will get treatment within 62 days of their GP first suspecting they have cancer.

Under Labour, New Zealanders were leaving to get their cancer treatment in Australia.

Thankfully those days are over.

Also, from July 1, free doctor’s visits will be extended to 400,000 more children and their families because cost should not stop parents taking their kids to the doctor.

That’s what National is all about, delivering better public health services that really make a difference to New Zealand families.

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hina already has its own copies of London’s Tower Bridge, the Eiffel Tower, even the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Now a life-sized model by a film studio of one of the country’s own historical attractions - the Old Summer Palace - has ruffled the bosses of the original garden of emperors.

Hengdian Studios in Zhejiang province is building a 30 billion yuan ($A6.16 billion) film set of the 3.5-square-kilometre palace grounds in Beijing before they were razed and left in ruins by foreign forces more than 150 years ago.

While the overseers of the original site have belittled the new one as a sell-out to tourism, it has won praise from some historians for preserving China’s heritage.

Part theme park, part film set, the still-under-construction attraction opened to the public mid-May with an entrance fee of 280 yuan ($60). It is due to be finished next year by Hengdian, one of the world’s largest film studios, which already has replicas of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Gate.

Performers in dynastic costumes carrying a gong marched underneath a traditional Chinese gate that opened on to a walkway with red buildings as visitors looked on.

One employee was dressed as an emperor. Elsewhere, people rested and chatted in pavilions by the water.

From a higher vantage point, they took photos in front of a view of buildings standing in rows with grey roofs with flying eaves, white walls and red pillars.

The attraction joins the ranks of other famous landmarks that have appeared in China.

The eastern city of Suzhou has built bridges to look like the Tower Bridge and Sydney Harbour Bridge, among others.

In nearby Hangzhou city, there are replicas of Paris’s Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysees. Last year, a copy of the Great Sphinx of Giza in Hebei province built by a film company raised the ire of the Egyptian government.

The official Xinhua News Agency reported last month

A replica of China’s Old Summer Palace has been built by Hengdian Studios. It’s sparked a lot of controversy so Louise Watt went along to see what all the fuss was about.

This replica of the Old Summer Palace joins the ranks of other famous landmarks that have appeared in China.

that the Old Summer Palace’s administrative office said the cultural heritage site was unique and could not be replicated, and that the site was prepared to take legal action if its intellectual property rights were violated.

It wasn’t clear what rights it was referring to, and the office declined to comment.

Xu Xinming, chief lawyer at the China Intellectual Property Lawyers association, which offers legal advice, said China’s intellectual property law only covers 50 years from when a work has been completed, but in any case “the original Old Summer Palace has been destroyed and the replica has nothing to do with intellectual property rights”.

The palace replica has raised a debate within China about the merits of the project, with Xinhua saying that many have accused it of “bastardising a site associated with patriotism”.

French and British troops burned down the Old Summer

Palace in 1860. China’s Communist Party-led government considers its ruins a remembrance of historical humiliation at the hands of foreign forces, and a sign of how the country has moved on under the party’s rule.

The man running the replica project, Xu Wenrong, the retired chairman of Hengdian Group, dismissed the criticisms at a news conference last Saturday.

The Chinese government has never agreed to rebuild the site because its destruction is a “national shame”, said Xu. “But generations of people have all heard about the garden, they haven’t been there and they expect it to be rebuilt.”

He said it was natural to charge an entrance fee to an attraction but they had built the replica “for the benefit of the people and future generations” rather than to make money.

He said the construction was based on the original design plans for the Old Summer Pal-

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ace, which was built beginning in the 18th century and given as a gift by Emperor Kangxi to his son. Subsequent emperors also used and expanded the imperial gardens and the site became China’s second political centre after the Forbidden City.

A press officer from Beijing’s cultural relics bureau said the new site had been built for the purposes of filmmaking and tourism.

“It’s fully commercial and can hardly be regarded as a decent replica because it’s not situated within the Old Summer Palace, either,” said the press officer, who would only give his surname, Yin. Wang Daocheng, a former professor at Renmin University’s Qing History Institute, said he had no problem with Hengdian building a replica, and that the two sites could be complementary.

“The Old Summer Palace represents the essence of Chinese traditional culture. Why can’t we rebuild it?” he said.

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“There is nothing left in the Old Summer Palace apart from ruins, and if people can’t see anything about the glorious architecture and gardens, then how can you educate the public?”

On a warm day last week, tourists thronged the paths in the original site in north Beijing, filled with lakes framed by thick rows of bright flowers and overhanging trees. In the eastern part of the park, they paid 15 yuan ($A3) extra to visit the most visible ruins, consisting of big pieces of light grey rubble and a handful of Roman columns.

Businessman Liu Yaming, 37, using a selfie stick to take a photo of himself among the ruins, said rebuilding the site showed “a kind of ignorance of our national humiliation”.

“Some things just can’t be rebuilt once they are gone,” he said.

“As a historical site, we’d better give it the respect it deserves.”

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In brief Colombia registers win Football fever clasped its excited hold on Waikato Stadium yesterday as thousands of fans flocked to Hamilton’s first round of matches.

But the stands were at less than half capacity - organisers have confirmed 10,362 people - for the city’s first match between Colombia and Qatar. From outside, there seemed to be more of a party going on than soccer as bongo drums and other instruments were beaten and blown as vocal fans cheered for their team. Colombian man Sebastian Perez, 25, arrived in New Zealand two weeks ago for a seven month stint in the country.

He wasn’t overly impressed despite his team winning 1-0. “I think it was quite nice, but I think they can play better for their next one,” he said.

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■ FOOTBALL

MC United hold front-runners to a draw Mid Canterbury United’s Matthew Begg (above) sticks a foot out to make a tackle against FC Twenty11 in the Mainland Football 16th grade division one clash at the Ashburton Domain on Saturday.

MCU pushed the top-of-thetable side hard but the match was a goal-less stalemate.

Elsewhere MCU Eastern went down 2-3 away to Papanui-Redwood in Division four while down in division five

Methven lost at home by the same score against Western.

MCU Masters won a highscoring encounter against High School Old Boys’ 6-5 in Ashburton.

The MCU 18s crushed St Be-

de’s 2nd XI 8-0 in division two.

Yesterday Methven A thrashed Hornby A 6-2 in women’s division one, but Methven B were well beaten 0-6 by Halswell United in division two.

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Warriors make it a hat-trick

By DaviD Skipwith Time will tell if this is another mid-season mirage but the Warriors continued there upward trend by dispatching the Newcastle Knights 24-20 at Mt Smart Stadium yesterday.

First half tries to Tui Lolohea, Manu Vatuvei, and Ben Matulino helped the Warriors to a 14-8 halftime lead before second-half four-pointers to Solomone Kata and Jonathan Wright sealed the result.

The badly depleted Knights lost inspirational captain Kurt Gidley (thigh), former Kiwis enforcer Jeremy Smith (sternum) and prop Kade Snowden

(neck) prior to kick-off before halfback Tyrone Roberts had to be assisted off the park with an ankle injury after just four minutes.

They refused to lie down however, with first half scores to Dane Gagai and Akuila Uate keeping them within range while late four-pointers to James McManus, and a second to Uate, left the door open for an unlikely victory.

The Warriors had no trouble gaining forward momentum and were organised in both attack and defence but despite leading throughout, errors and ill-discipline at key stages gave the Knights chances and basic

defensive lapses allowed them easy points.

Warriors’ halfback Shaun Johnson continued his midseason purple patch, tormenting the Knight’s edge defenders and kicking effectively both long and short.

The No7 split the line to lay on the opening try for Tui Lolohea and provided a pinpoint grubber kick for wing Jonathan Wright to score the match-winner 12 minutes from fulltime, but was off target with the boot, managing just two conversions from five attempts.

Sam Tomkins and Manu Vatuvei were solid in their re-

turns from injury, while NSW and Queensland representatives Ryan Hoffman and Jacob Lillyman backed up admirably following Wednesday night’s State of Origin opener.

For just the third time since 2011, the Warriors now have three wins in a row following away victories over Cronulla and Parramatta, to consolidate their seventh-placed ranking on the NRL ladder.

The Warriors will now look ahead to next Saturday’s longhaul away trip over to Perth’s NIB Stadium, where they will meet reigning premiers the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

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Lee’s round, which included four birdies and a bogey, saw him climb to a share of 29th on the leaderboard at six-under for the week. Josh Geary will begin today’s final round one stroke back from leader J.H Wang as the Kiwi hunts for his second win of the year. Daniel Pearce was in fourth at five-under.

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Big guns firing Novak Djokovic hailed Thanasi Kokkinakis as a breath of fresh air after putting the gallant teen to the sword to end Australia’s French Open singles hopes. Djokovic’s 6-4 6-4 6-4 victory followed Andy Murray’s 6-3 6-2 6-3 third-round elimination of Nick Kyrgios. Ninetimes champion Rafael Nadal also advanced in straight sets to remain on a quarter-final collision course with Djokovic. Nadal, who, despite being roundly written off this year, has marched into the last 16 without looking like dropping a set. The Spanish sixth seed swept past Russian Andrey Kuznetsov 6-1 6-3 6-2 and next faces giant-killing Jack Sock, the youngest American since Pete Sampras to make the fourth round.

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In brief Winning run continues Southern secured a second straight big win without conceding a point as they thrashed Allenton 87-0 in week two senior B rugby’s second round. Despite scoring four tries Methven were taken down by Tinwald 23-24 while Hampstead hung on for a 15-12 away win over Mt Somers to be two-from-two.

Rakaia collected a 26-5 win over Collegiate and Celtic had the bye.

Crusaders still a chance

Southern players all turn to watch the fateful conversion fly over that sealed their fate – a last gasp 27-29 loss to Oxford in the Luisetti Seeds Combined Country Cup rugby competition quarter-final in Oxford on Saturday. PHOTO JONATHAN LEASK 300515-JL-047

‘Agonising’ last-minute loss Oxford v Southern It was the kind of last play comeback win every player dreams of being involved in, but none want to be on the end of.

Unfortunately for Southern they were the latter, forced to endure a last gasp length of the field comeback effort from Oxford to lose 27-29.

Southern could only watch on as their long range penalty miss was gathered under the post by Oxford and marched phase after phase up the field, where with time up they scored adjacent to the posts to level the scores.

Oxford’s Sean Thompson made no mistake with the conversion to clinch the dramatic win.

It was an agonising defeat for Southern after they had looked to have done enough when they went ahead 27-15.

“We let it slip away,” Southern coach Jason Rickard said.

“You can’t give that many penalties away and expect to win a

game. It’s pretty frustrating.

“We scored four tries to two and to still lose shows we gave away too many penalties and kept them in the game.”

In the first half wing Micky Collins scored a try he had no right to, beating four defenders on a narrow blindside channel, and the James Miller conversion put the visitors in front.

Miller added a penalty before the break but through Southern’s own ill-discipline, Thompson finished the half with five penalties for Oxford to lead 15-10.

As they did for the Collins try Southern turned down a shot at goal to go for the try, and it again paid off as hooker James Carr was put over in the corner from a well-worked lineout move.

Then a wobbly chip kick from Collins bounced favourably back into Southern hands and they spun it wide for wing Ryan

Williams to score, and go ahead 20-15.

Miller was again off target with the conversion, but his tactical kicking was the driving force behind Southern’s surge in the second half, and his clever cross-field kick found the waiting arms of South African second-five Gideon Lambrechts. Miller split the uprights to put his side up 27-15.

Then the match turned.

Dampney received a yellow card and had to watch on as

Quarter-final results Luisetti Seeds Division 1: Quarter-finals Glenmark 23 Burn/Duns/Irwell 25, Oxford 29 Southern 27, Waihora 35 Celtic 10, Methven 21 Southbridge 19, Luisetti Seeds Division 1 – Trophy Darfield 36 Lincoln 13, Saracens 31 Rakaia 21, Luisetti Seeds Division 1 – Plate West Melton 34 Prebbleton 7, Ashley 40 Hampstead 28, Luisetti Seeds Division 1 – Plaque Rolleston 10 Hornby 12, Ohoka 5 Kaiapoi 21,

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Oxford’s veteran loose forward Stew Dalzell barged over for the try, and the conversion closed the gap to five with 10 to go.

With under two minutes to go Southern got a penalty over 40m out and opted to chew up the clock by taking the shot at goal, but as the kick came up short made the cardinal sin of giving Oxford one last chance.

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Combo all class Quade Cooper and Will Genia reminded what might have been for Queensland and what they could do again for the Wallabies as they dragged the Reds clear of wooden spoon territory. Cooper returned from an absence due to a second shoulder fracture to orchestrate the Reds’ 32-10 win over the Western Force in Perth on Saturday.

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Methven to fly Mid Canty flag

By Jonathan Leask

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Methven held on at home to advance to the Combined Country Cup semi-finals, on what was a forgettable Saturday for the other Mid Canterbury sides.

Methven’s forwards answered the call to starve Southbridge out of contention in their quarter-final clash, able to hang on for a 21-19 win, but the other two local hopefuls fell short.

Southern looked like they were set to join them, only for an agonising final passage of play in which Oxford conjured up a length of the field movement to win 29-27, while Celtic was subjected to an opening barrage they couldn’t recover from against Waihora to also be ousted 10-35.

In the other quarter-final Bur nham-Dunsandel-Irwell (BDI) provided the upset, outgunning Glenmark 25-23.

Methven will be at home to BDI with last year’s runnersup Waihora set to host Oxford, while Southern and Celtic join Rakaia and Hampstead in the also-rans, raring to go for the Watters Cup round.

In the trophy section Rakaia was rolled by Saracens 21-31 with Darfield dealing to the former defending champions Lincoln 36-13.

In the plate Hampstead were humbled 28-20 by Ashley, while West Melton pummelled Prebbleton 24-7.

In the plaque battlers Hornby chalked up a first win of their return season beating Rolleston 12-10, while Ohoka wasn’t as fortunate, beaten 5-21 at home

by Kaiapoi.

Methven v Southbridge Methven advanced to the semifinals for a second straight season as they held off Southbridge 21-19 in Methven.

The Methven forwards came to the party, laying the foundation for their side’s nail-biting win.

Already battling with injuries in his backline, Methven coach Dale Palmer lost second-five Andy Hamilton on Friday night and was forced to reshuffle his backline again and further put the onus on his forward pack.

They delivered.

“They forwards played as an eight and every one of them delivered - including the guys off the bench,” Plamer said.

“They did the right stuff at the right times, particularly in the second half when we had to play tight.

“We had a few injuries in the backline for guys to play out of position but the platform was laid upfront for us to score tries to 13, 14 and 15.”

Nick Wackwitz put Methven

Methven’s Chris Lock attempts to slice through the Southbridge defence in the Luisetti Seeds Combined Country Cup rugby competition quarter-final in Methven on Saturday.

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on the board before Southbridge returned fire and followed up with a converted try.

A second Wackwitz penalty and a try to centre Fa’aitu Tuamoheloa had the host go to the break ahead 11-10, turning into the wind.

A penalty put Southbridge back in the lead, but Methven came up with a try, followed by another soon after to extend their lead to 21-13.

Southbridge bridged the gap with further two penalties from the accurate boot of first-five Shannon Donald with the second penalty closing the gap back to two points with eight minutes to play - making for a nerveracking finish.

With Donald slotting them from anywhere Methven knew they needed to vacate their own territory, and so the forward pack stepped up again.

The home side moved up field and out of Donald’s range looking to close it out but a scrum penalty gave Southbridge possession and a chance at snatching back the win.

The visitors began to move into position, edging up over halfway and when another scrum was set to pack down, Palmer’s heart palpitations would have been echoing around the ground.

However, his time his side earned the penalty and the ball was promptly put in to touch.

Happy to be advancing Methven were then surprised to learn that they would host their semifinal, with BDI’s upset over Glenmark.

Waihora v Celtic Celtic floundered in their quarter-final as they were outgunned by Waihora 10-35 at Tai Tapu.

Leading 21-19 with 10 minutes to go, they got back on the bus too early as Saracens scored two tries to snatch the win.

An undermanned Rakaia conceded an opening try in the opening minutes. They hit back through halfback Cawte Whiting and an intercept try to centre Seta Koroitamana with two conversion to Andrew Letham.

Saracen scored a second converted try to level the scores and on the brink of halftime went ahead with a third try.

Second five Nete Caucau scored the visitors’ third try and Letham converted to lead 21-19 before the home side came home stronger with two tries and a conversion the clinch the win.

Ashley v Hampstead Conceding 24 points either side of halftime had Hampstead go down to Ashley 28-40 in Loburn.

With seven new starters and a new look backline - featuring two forwards - Hampstead made the stronger start but lengthy lapses prior and after halftime proved costly.

Toafa Touli, playing on the wing, scored and converted his own try and then kicked a penalty to lead 10-6.

Fullback Mariota Samoa then scored and a second Touli penalty pushed it out to 18-9.

Ashley then began to put the ball in the corners and pin Hampstead inside their own 22, applying plenty of pressure as the visitors battled to exit their red zone.

All of sudden the score was 18-33 as Ashley went from being nine behind to leading by 15 points.

Tries to Kelvin Woods and Touli - back in his more accustomed flanker role - brought it back to 28-33 only for a late try to blow the score out in Ashley’s favour.

The hosts were full of running opportunity was lost, and so too and seemingly had an answer on was their momentum. defence more often than not to Instead – after conceding three outscore Celtic five tries to one. converted tries - they went to “They played very well and the break 18 points adrift. we didn’t,” Celtic coach Warren “It could have been a different Mackenzie said. “Waihora took story had we converted that opit to us and we just struggled to portunity in the first half, but get things going.

Waihora just ran it from any“They ran it at us from any- where and did a great job of it. where and always seemed to “They had heaps of support on have support around the ball, the ball and were aggressive at even when we were on attack.” the breakdown.”

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‘A great day at the office’

The highs and lows of racing

By Matt MarkhaM

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For Mark Purdon the satisfaction of another successful Harness Jewels day is not so much about the winning, but more validation for years of work done behind the scenes in the lead up to any of harness racing’s biggest days.

Purdon and his partner Natalie Rasmussen stole the show on Jewels Day 2015 at Ashburton, taking home five of the nine possible winners and more than $520,000 worth of the $1.2 million on offer for the rich day of racing.

But while the glitz and glam of an event such as the Jewels is nice, for Purdon is more of a satisfaction in knowing that the team has once again selected, pre-trained, planned and executed another successful season on the track.

“It’s just as much about what happens away from the track,’’ Purdon said.

“You go to the sales and spend money on these horses with a view to winning big races.

“It’s a bit of heading into the unknown, but when it turns out that you have found a nice horse who does a good job for the owners who invest the money it’s just as satisfying as actually winning a big race.’’

Purdon’s method behind selecting horses from a young age is incredible, and something many horsemen around the world would be keen to know.

Never usually the biggest spender, focusing more on the middle of the range horses, his strike rate is incredible.

He won on Saturday with Dream About Me, Have Faith In Me, Missandei, King Denny and Lazarus, the latter three of whom Purdon drove himself.

But to boot they added two

Gavin Smith felt the lows and then the highs of harness racing in the space of 30 minutes at Saturday’s Harness Jewels.

Smith had the tragic circumstances of Gracious Star breaking down in front of him in the 4YO Diamond in race three, an injury which unfortunately saw the talented mare put down after she broke a pastern.

Just 30 minutes later, Smith was the toast of the Ashburton course as he picked himself back up off the canvas to produce the drive of his career to win the 3YO Ruby on Sunny Ruby.

It showed just what kind of a leveller harness racing can provide at times and Smith admitted to getting a little emotional.

“I wondered how I was going to pick myself up to be honest,’’ Smith said.

“I walked back up the chute feeling pretty dejected and then when I got out onto the track with this filly she bolted on me.’’

Smith’s decision-making and execution on Sunny Ruby was inch-perfect.

He used the filly’s early speed to his advantage, but not enough so that Monbet, who had drawn behind him, could follow him right through.

He then took a trail behind Prince Fearless and instead of using the passing lane turning for home he jumped straight on the back of Monbet and waited until inside the final 150 metres to unleash his charge.

“I was pretty confident we could win half way down, I just wanted to hold her up for as long as I could.

“She’s always been a talented horse, and full credit must go to Fred (Fletcher) and Sam (Smolenski) who have done a wonderful job with her. It’s great to win a race like this for a couple of good mates in Sam and Maree (Smolenski’s wife),’’ Smith said.

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They’re racing this time: The start of the $100,000 McMillan Feeds 4YO Ruby Mobile Trot at the Harness Jewels meeting at Ashburton on Saturday. Eventual winners Mark Purdon and King Denny are in pole position far right.

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stable quinellas and two trifectas just to underline their dominance.

“It’s been a great day the office, we thought we had a few good winning chances, but to win five is a great result.’’

In terms of wins it’s the most successful day for the All Stars stable at the Jewels – and took Purdon’s training tally to 25.

And while he shone, older brother Barry made sure he wasn’t forgotten and created his own little slice of Jewels history.

Purdon, who is based in Clevedon in Auckland, pro-

duced the brilliant Sky Major to become the first horse to win three consecutive editions of the Jewels.

Driven to perfection, Sky Major was too tough for his opposition in the four-yearold Emerald, winning from Te Kawau and Messini.

“For him to be the first horse to win three Jewels is awesome,’’ Butcher said.

“He’s been a great horse at every age group, and Barry has done an amazing job to have him peaking for the challenge every year.’’

Purdon and Butcher had already tasted success earlier

in the day with Lancewood Lizzie, who spoiled Venus Serena’s chance of being the first horse ever to win three Jewels titles in the four-year-old Emerald.

By the time the Purdon family was finished there was only two races left to fight over.

Sensational filly, The Orange Agent (Maurice McKendry), set a New Zealand record for a three-year-old filly when she paced 1:51.1 for the mile to win the three-year-old Diamond, and Sunny Ruby (Gavin Smith) caused the upset of the day by winning the three-yearold Ruby.

Results from Saturday’s Harness Jewels day at Ashburton The weather was overcast and the track fast for the Harness Jewels on Saturday.

RACE 1 - ASHBURTON GUARDIAN & INKWISE NZ 2YO DIAMOND, $150,000, 1609m 1-1 Dream About Me (9) T Williams 1 2-2 Arden’s Choice (11) N Rasmussen2 5-6 Killer Queen (12) D Butcher 3 Also (finishing order): 13-13 Nek Time, 11-9 Ultimate Desire, 4-4 Northern Velocity, 9-10 Allison Stokke, 12-12 Pat Campbell, 7-5 Bettor Love Me, 10-8 Gamma Lady, 8-11 Smoke N Fire, 3-3 Luisanabelle Midfrew, 6-7 Chevrons Champion.

1-1/4L, 4L, 3L. Time: 1:53.34. Last 800m: 55.49.

Win: $1.30. Pl: $1.10, $1.70, $6.10. Q: $3.30. Tri: $85.40 (9,11,12). First4: $2202.70 (9,11,12,4).

Trainer: Purdon/Rasmussen, Rolleston.

RACE 2 - NEUMANNS TYRES & THE TYRE GENERAL 2YO RUBY, $100,000, 1609m 3-3 Missandei (2) M Purdon 1 N Rasmussen 2 1-1 High Gait (12) 4-4 Wilma’s Mate (4) D Butt 3 10-9 Cyclone Chief, 12-13 Cocktail Waiter, 2-2 Conon Bridge, 6-6 Gershwin, 5-5 Royal Willie, 7-7 Gunners Coin, 8-8 Arannalea, 9-10 He’s Like The Wind, 13-12 Dark Ops, 11-11 Aldebaran Ay M. 1/2hd, 2-1/2L, 1-1/2L. Time: 2:00.98. Last 800m: 59.42. Win: $6.00. Pl: $1.80, $1.40, $3.10. Q: $3.70.

Tri: $104.50 (2,12,4). F4: $1758.50 (2,12,4,11).

Trainer: Purdon/Rasmussen, Rolleston.

RACE 3 - WOODLANDS STUD 4YO DIAMOND MOBILE PACE, $150,000, 1609m 1-1 Lancewood Lizzie (1) Z Butcher 1 2-3 Venus Serena (13) J Dunn 2 12-12 Sweet Art (10) S Phelan 3 3-2 Willow, 7-6 Delightful Dash, 6-7 Sell A Bit, 5-5 Al Raza, 4-4 Cala, 13-13 Lucia Bromac, 9-9 Leigh Major, 10-10 Change Time, 8-8 Sheeza Shark, 11-11 Gracious Star (Pulled up).

1-1/2L, 2L, 2L. Time: 1:52.71. 800m: 54.03. Win: $2.90. Pl: $1.40, $1.50, $13.90. Q: $4.00. Tri: $154.40 (1,13,10). F4: $566.40 (1,13,10,12). Double: $13.80 (2/1+), $6.80 (2/13). Treble: $23.00 (9+/2/1+).

Trainer: Barry Purdon, Clevedon.

RACE 4 - CHRISTCHURCH CASINO 3YO RUBY MOBILE TROT, $100,000, 1609m 4-4 Sunny Ruby (2) G Smith 1 2-2 Monbet (11) R May 2 3-3 Prince Fearless (3) N Rasmussen3 5-5 Petite One, 1-1 Speeding Spur, 7-8 Starlight Starbright, 10-11 Springbank Eden, 8-7 BD Love, 11-12 Soney Beatt, 13-10 Rock Tonight, 9-9 Great Things Happen, 6-6 Charming Lavra, 1213 One Yankee Hall.

Lg nk, 2-1/4L, 1L. Time: 1:54.72. Last 800m: 55.62.

Win: $12.30. Pl: $2.40, $1.20, $1.70. Q: $18.60. Tri: $148.50 (2,11,3). F4: $1333.60 (2,11,3,10).

Trainer: Fred Fletcher, Weedons.

RACE 5 - MID CANTERBURY TROTTING OWNERS ASSN 3YO , $150,000, 1609m 1-1 The Orange Agent (2) M McKendry 1 2-2 Fight For Glory (11) N Rasmussen 2 3-3 Start Dreaming (3) D Butcher 3 4-4 Linda Lovegrace, 9-9 On The Town, 5-5 Democrat Party, 12-12 Princess Arts, 8-11 Rocker Band, 7-7 Supersonic Miss, 10-10 Classical Art, 13-13 Change The Rulz, 6-6 Glenferrie Bronte, 11-8 Better B Amazed.

1L, 1L, Sht hd. Time: 1:51.12. Last 800m: 55.76.

Win: $1.50. Pl: $1.20, $1.40, $2.30. Q: $2.10.

Tri: $14.30 (2,11,3). First4: $79.40 (2,11,3,10).

Quaddie: $764.20 (2/1+/2/2+). Double: $27.60 (2/2+), $18.50 (2/11).

Trainer: Brian Hughes, Ardmore.

RACE 6 - COMMODORE AIRPORT HOTEL 2YO EMERALD MOBILE, $150,000, 1609m 1-2 Lazarus (6) M Purdon 1 4-3 Motu Premier (2) T Williams 2 2-1 Chase The Dream (4) N Rasmussen3 8-8 Code Black, 3-4 Salty Robyn, 6-6 Three Ways, 13-13 Chicago Bull, 7-7 Cash N Flow, 5-5 Shandale, 12-12 Max Phactor, 9-9 Classie Bri-

gade, 10-10 Sparkling Delight, 11-11 Mach Time.

1L, Lg hd, 2-1/2L. Time: 1:52.92. 800m: 54.85.

Win: $2.20. Pl: $1.30, $2.00, $1.10. Q: $11.50. Tri: $27.20 (6,2,4). First4: $401.00 (6,2,4,9). Treble: $107.70 (2/2+/6+).

Trainer: Purdon/Rasmussen, Rolleston.

RACE 7 - MCMILLAN FEEDS 4YO RUBY MOBILE TROT, $100,000, 1609m 1-1 King Denny (1) M Purdon 1 12-12 Zachary Binx (10) A Tomlinson 2 5-6 Poppymalda (5) N Williamson3 10-10 Harrysul, 9-9 Eyre I Come, 4-4 Mum’s Pride, 8-8 Father Christmas, 11-11 All Royal Gal, 13-13 Santorini Sunset, 6-5 Trouble Rieu, 3-3 Majestic Time, 2-2 Belles Son, 7-7 Lucky Fortune (Fell).

1/2 nk, 3-1/2L, 3L. Time: 1:55.97. Last 800m: 55.98. Win: $1.50. Pl: $1.10, $18.70, $5.20. Q: $132.90. Tri: $1420.60 (1,10,5). F4: $12929.40 (1,10,5,7). Dbl: $2.90 (6+/1+), $99.60 (6+/10).

Trainer: Purdon/Rasmussen, Rolleston.

RACE 8 - MCMILLAN FEEDS 4YO EMERALD MOBILE PACE, $150,000, 1609m 1-1 Sky Major (11) Z Butcher 1 3-3 Te Kawau (4) J Curtin 2 4-4 Messini (14) M Purdon 3 2-2 Tiger Tara, 5-6 Isaiah, 7-7 Onedin Mach, 9-9

Mighty Major, 8-8 Provocative Prince, 12-11 Milligan, 10-12 Take After Me, 6-5 Ideal Success, 11-10 Mr Franklin, 13-13 Quick As A Trick.

1L, 3/4L, 3-1/2L. Time: 1:54.18. Last 800m: 54.87.

Win: $2.30. Places: $1.30, $1.70, $2.10. Q: $8.00.

Tri: $56.50 (11,4,14). First4: $151.90 (11,4,14,6).

Trainer: Barry Purdon, Clevedon.

RACE 9 - KPMG PRIVATE ENTERPRISE 3YO EMERALD MOBILE, $150,000, 1609m 1-1 Have Faith In Me (4) T Williams 1 3-2 Hug The Wind (1) N Rasmussen2 2-3 Follow The Stars (5) M Purdon 3 6-7 Burnaholeinmypocket, 9-9 Chachingchaching, 7-5 Brilliant Strike, 13-13 Lightfingered, 4-4 Art Union, 12-12 Prince Of Pops, 8-8 Bettor Spirits, 10-11 The Faithful, 11-10 Little Rascal, 5-6 Titan Banner.

3/4L, 1/2 hd, 3-1/4L. Time: 1:52.53. Last 800m: 54.00. Win: $1.50. Place: $1.10, $1.50, $1.50.

Quinella: $3.60. Trifecta: $11.30 (4,1,5). First4: $116.30 (4,1,5,9). Quad: $21.00 (6+/1+/11+/4+).

Place6: $5.30 (2,3,11/2+,3,11/2,4,6+/1+,5,1 0/4,11+,14/1,4+,5). TripleTrio: $100000.00 (1+,5,10/4,11+,14/1+,4+,5+), CONC $1866.40.

Double: $4.60 (11+/4+), $3.80 (11+/1). Treble: $7.40 (1+/11+/4+).

Trainer: Purdon/Rasmussen, Rolleston.

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Monday, June 1, 2015

Ashburton Guardian 19

Tactical change the key for Casino A change in race tactics was instantly rewarded at Ellerslie on Saturday when handy galloper Casino Park returned to the winner’s circle in convincing fashion.

Victory in the Chevalier Produce 1400 was also somewhat

of a reprieve for the five-yearold gelding who was on his last chance with the Stephen Ralph stable after a series of disappointing performances.

“After his effort last week at Ellerslie I said to his owners that we would give him one

slie as he does have a good record there.

“I also talked them in to changing the raceday tactics, as I have always thought he is a better horse when you let him find his feet early in his races whereas they have wanted

more try and if he didn’t go any good I’d sack him,” said a forthright Ralph.

“We agreed that he would have a go at Avondale in ten days time but after he pulled up okay from last Saturday I did say we should go again at Eller-

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him ridden on the speed. They agreed, and it worked out nicely.”

Ralph is hoping to make it an Ellerslie double for the weekend when promising jumper Thenamesbond tackles the KS Browne Hurdle today.

- NZME

Today at Ascot Park Raceway

Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc Venue:Ascot Park Raceway Meeting Date: 01 Jun 2015 NZ Meeting number: 7 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles : 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 11.17am (NZT) BLUFF ENGINEERING & WELDING TROT $6000, c1 with cond. trot, stand, 2200m 1 60606 Miri (1) fr....................................D O’Connell 2 56x77 Conrock (2) fr ................................ D Larkins 3 000x0 Sun Shine Whiz (3) fr .................... B Barclay 4 00740 The Earth Moved (4) fr ..................N Buchan 5 68650 John Henry Galleon (5) fr.............. A Armour 6 0P090 Tachma (6) fr .................................. P Hunter 7 09000 Hope And Pray (7) fr .............R McIlwrick (J) 8 83600 Ygritte (8) fr ............................. S Golding (J) 9 0x380 Snow Boy (9) fr ................................ D Dunn 10 00605 Eltsunami (U1) fr ..................... N Williamson 11 00989 Scarlett Lane (U2) fr............. C Ferguson (J) 12 86890 Springbank Eden (U3) fr ......... M Williamson 2 11.47am SOUTHERN OCEAN SAFETY MBL PACE $6500, 4yo+ c0 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 54038 Paula’s On Fire (1) fr ..................... K Barclay 2 68656 Lis Is Fine (2) fr ............................. B Barclay 3 Loudes Franco (3) fr................ M Williamson 4 53736 Thinking Smart (4) fr ........................ D Dunn 5 22x24 Mordecai (5) fr...................... C Ferguson (J) 6 56564 Real South (6) fr..............................R Swain 7 15936 Northview Hanover (7) fr ......... S Golding (J) 8 9059P Cayenne El (8) fr ............................K Larsen 9 0x5F Franco Noire (21) fr ....................... A Armour 10 70328 Hunter Fernco (22) fr ............. S Walkinshaw 11 Polperro Bay (23) fr ................. N Williamson 3 12.22pm ANCHORAGE CAFE TROT $6000, 2yo+ c0

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3 96444 Moon Countess (3) fr ..........................G Lee 4 05200 Apollo Mission (U1) fr........... C Ferguson (J) 5 55450 Anothersuperstar (1) 20 .......... N Williamson 6 15023 Mass Invasion (2) 20 ......................C Barron 7 3671P Zhenya (1) 40 .......................... M Williamson 6 2.05pm BLUFF ELECTRICAL MOBILE PACE $5000, 3yo+, c0 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 053 Night Tactics (1) fr .................. S Walkinshaw 2 40665 Bullys Princess (2) fr ...........................G Lee 3 0759x One For The Road (3) fr ..................... B Rae 4 84868 Man I’m Good (4) fr ............................ A Kyle 5 72476 Justa Dale (5) fr ............................ A Armour 6 x9008 Sonja Congo (6) fr.................R McIlwrick (J) 7 98967 C J’s Delight fr .............................. Scratched 8 56456 Jaclyn Smith (7) fr ......................... B Barclay 9 762 Olwen Jaccka (21) fr ............... N Williamson 10 F0447 Shark Ali (22) fr .............................. P Hunter 11 70470 Red Electric (23) fr .................. M Williamson 7 2.41pm GRINALDI LODGE MOBILE PACE $7000, 3yo+ c1 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 01030 Themailman (1) fr............................. D Dunn 2 01 Lamborne Road (2) fr........... C Ferguson (J) 3 38190 Big Bad John (3) fr ........................ A Armour 4 31206 Geordie Sivad (4) fr ................ S Walkinshaw 5 57439 Groomsman (5) fr...........................H Hunter 6 13 Southern Pursuit (6) fr....................C Barron 7 35788 Tact Tate (7) fr .......................R McIlwrick (J) 8 91650 Annajodi fr .................................... Scratched 9 00825 Gyrate (21) fr........................... S Golding (J) 10 52474 Cool Changes (22) fr............... N Williamson 11 03172 Moondyne Joe (23) fr .................... B Barclay 12 46241 Bold Ruler (24) fr............................ P Hunter

13 44491 Robyn’s Bad Boy (25) fr .......... M Williamson 14 42017 Sioux Nation (26) fr .........................R Swain 15 18441 Maritime Arden fr ......................... Scratched 16 53873 Leave It To Me (27) fr ..................I Jamieson Emergencies: Gyrate, Maritime Arden 8 3.17pm SOUTH PORT NZ LTD BLUFF CUP MOBILE PACE $7000, 3yo+ c2 to c4 mobile. pace, mobile, 2700m 1 x2701 Incredible Anvil (1) fr ..................... B Barclay 2 01894 Rainbow Romance (2) fr ............... K Barclay 3 06717 Christian Grey (3) fr ............. C Ferguson (J) 4 24443 Kiwi Focus (4) fr ...................... N Williamson 5 30509 Billy The Bus (5) fr..........................C Barron 6 01130 Heretic Franco (6) fr ......................... D Dunn 7 76942 Shak’n Cullen (7) fr .............................G Lee 8 8504P Canardly Lover (8) fr .............. S Walkinshaw 9 3.42pm TERRY DIXON MEMORIAL PACE $7000, 3yo+ c1 pace, stand, 2700m 1 06007 Jaccka Mara (1) fr ................... N Williamson 2 87790 Pennyana (2) fr......................R McIlwrick (J) 3 049xF First Flight In (3) fr......................... A Armour 4 31 All Jokes Aside (4) fr ......................C Barron 5 66760 Liam Sienna (5) fr ................... M Williamson 6 00x30 Schwartz Denario (6) fr .................... D Dunn 7 97210 Speechless fr ............................... Scratched 8 88700 Sweet Loress (7) fr........................ B Barclay 9 74940 Drive The Dream (8) fr ......... C Ferguson (J) 10 27870 Johan’s Jet (9) fr ......................R Rogers (J) 11 08560 Pegasus Kommander (10) fr .......... P Hunter 12 18441 Maritime Arden fr ......................... Scratched 13 27505 Minstrel Boy (11) fr .........................H Hunter

14 02921 Play Action (U1) fr ................... S Golding (J) 15 36996 Tisbury Hardlife (U2) fr .................. K Barclay Emergency: Pennyana 10 4.08pm THE BLACKBIRD 3YO MBL PACE $6500, 3yo c0 mobile. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 83 Wick (1) fr ........................................R Swain 2 65972 Idunknow (2) fr .............................. B Barclay 3 74800 Lightning Flight (3) fr ...........................G Lee 4 59x3 Jetsdream (4) fr...................... S Walkinshaw 5 3 Black Athena (5) fr .................. S Golding (J) 6 0 Betta Go Fernco (6) fr ............. N Williamson 7 35 Only In Rome (7) fr ........................B Shirley 8 03 Elle Ko (8) fr ............................ M Williamson 9 07387 Annie Fitz (21) fr .................. C Ferguson (J) 10 53242 All That Glitters (22) fr ................... A Armour 11 37246 Melina Lowe (23) fr ........................K Larsen 12 Suzie’s Gem (24) fr .......................... D Dunn SELECTIONS Race 1: Springbank Eden, Snow Boy, The Earth Moved Race 2: Mordecai, Thinking Smart, Hunter Fernco, Real South Race 3: Sun’s Invasion, Grey Fernco, One Cool Chick Race 4: One Direction, Sniggihdis, Flight Deck Race 5: Zhenya, Continental Boy, Anothersuperstar Race 6: Olwen Jaccka, Night Tactics, Shark Ali, Justa Dale Race 7: Moondyne Joe, Southern Pursuit, Tact Tate Race 8: Canardly Lover, Heretic Franco, Shak’n Cullen Race 9: First Flight In, Schwartz Denario, Minstrel Boy Race 10: Jetsdream, Betta Go Fernco, Suzie’s Gem, Wick LEGEND: X - Spell from racing of at least 3 months P - Retired (or pulled up) from race L - Driver unseated U1 - Unruly beginner {C} - Concession driver {C.cl} - Claiming concession driver which allows horse to start one class down

Auckland gallops Today at Ellerslie Raceway

Auckland RC Venue: Ellerslie Meeting Date: 01 Jun 2015 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 12.00pm CAROMA MAIDEN HURDLES $10,000, MDN HDL, 2760m 1 594x2 Hunters Creek t (3) 68 ....................M Gillies 2 Fx003 Noah Jon m (1) 68 ............................R Cully 3 45x59 Magna Carta tm (8) 68................S Pateman 4 x9P36 Za Brute m (5) 68 .................... T Harris (1.5) 5 69x59 D’Llaro m (9) 68 ................................ A Kuru 6 044x0 Glamour Boy (6) 68 ....................... E Farr (3) 7 0 Harbourbridge (2) 68........................ T Ihaka 8 73207 I’ll’ava’alf m (10) 68 .....................D Miller (a) 9 88x96 Stagehand tm (7) 68 ....................R Cole (3) 10 6628x Nancho Lass (11) 66....................... C Studd 11 x0x95 Cloemmbai (4) 66 ........................ M Mitchell 2 12.35pm DAVEY PUMPS 2YO MAIDEN $10,000, MDN 2YO, 1200m 1 85x2 Rio Claro (7) 57.5..........................M McNab 2 Gravano (11) 57.5 ...........................S Collett 3 The Dom (1) 57.5 ............................ C Grylls 4 Agave (10) 57.5..................L Magorrian (a2) 5 Libiamo (9) 57.5 .........................M Cameron 6 726 Annettes Joy (8) 55.5 ....................P Holmes 7 Orange Crush (12) 55.5 ....................L Innes 8 675x Peach Bellini (5) 55.5 .................M Coleman 9 9 Good Lookin’ Gal (6) 55.5 ..............V Colgan 10 Bright Diamond (3) 55.5 .................. S Spratt 11 7. Hashtagfabulous (4) 55.5 ................ K Myers 12 76x7 Infiraaj (2) 55.5 -

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trot, stand, 2200m 1 2280x Love The Moment (1) fr .......................G Lee 2 7x006 Starcola (2) fr ..............................M McAuley 3 090x0 Stargosdaughter (3) fr ............. M Williamson 4 590x0 Eyre’s A Rag Doll (4) fr ...............G McEwan 5 89689 Miss Coco (5) fr............................. B Barclay 6 4x Sun’s Invasion (6) fr ................ N Williamson 7 x6470 Conall Cernach (7) fr......................B Shirley 8 33383 One Cool Chick (U1) fr ....................R Swain 9 00467 Snoop Dog (U2) fr ............................ A Milne 10 28x02 Grey Fernco (U3) fr ...............R McIlwrick (J) 11 Px098 Mr Robinson (U4) fr ........... B Williamson (J) 12 95844 Grace O’Malley (U5) fr ................... P Hunter 4 12.57pm AWARUA SYNERGY MOBILE PACE $6500, 3yo+, c1 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 44319 River Patrol (1) fr ................ B Williamson (J) 2 41754 One Direction (2) fr ................. M Williamson 3 080x6 Jacks Salute (3) fr .....................M Parker (J) 4 78x23 Sniggihdis (4) fr .................... C Ferguson (J) 5 00825 Gyrate fr ....................................... Scratched 6 74889 The Tisbury Terror (5) fr ................... D Dunn 7 78998 Flushing Meadows (6) fr .....................G Lee 8 87790 Pennyana fr .................................. Scratched 9 63865 For The Goodtimes (21) fr ...... S Walkinshaw 10 06210 My Rona Gold (22) fr .................... A Armour 11 99181 Flight Deck (23) fr ..........................C Barron 12 81065 Pat’s Legacy (24) fr ...............R McIlwrick (J) 13 0979x Bettakatethanneva (25) fr.............. B Barclay 5 1.32pm OSBORN ENGINEERING HANDICAP TROT $7000, 4yo+ c1 to c4 spechcp trot, stand, 2700m 1 40276 Filigree Sheree (1) fr ........................ D Dunn 2 53492 Continental Boy (2) fr ......................R Swain

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1.10pm FACEUP-LOW FEES IN REAL ESTATE KS BROWNE HURDLES $50,000, OPN HDL, 3350m 1 63551 Sea King tdm (2) 70 ........................M Gillies 2 x0084 Wee Biskit tm (7) 65 ........................ T Harris 3 3x723 Maharishi m (6) 65 ......................D Miller (a) 4 66262 Thenamesbond mb (1) 65............ M Mitchell 5 2x094 Arose m (4) 65 ................................... E Farr 6 40x12 Bunkered m (3) 65 ..................... S Karnicnik 7 13x90 Lucky Tonight tm (8) 65 ................... C Studd 8 P523x Ima Dancer tm (5) 65 ........................R Cully 4 1.48pm AQUALINE PRODUCTS MAIDEN & JUMPERS 2400 $10,000, MDN&JMP, 2400m 1 3Lx61 It’s A Message tdm (7) 73 . M Northcott (am) 2 211x8 Tallyho Twinkletoe tm (3) 72 S MacNab (am) 3 3241x Get Flash m (8) 70 ..............L Kennedy (am) 4 2x261 Gagarin m (6) 69.5 5 x8342 Houndscry m (11) 69 ..............C Myers (am) 6 58x8L Joking m (1) 67 ....................M Browne (am) 7 x0404 West End m (4) 66.5 ........... H Cushing (am) 8 2x022 Hezanakilad (10) 66.5 ..........L Wheeler (am) 9 92765 A Perte De Vue (2) 66.5 .............J Reid (am) 10 F75x3 Mangaroa Hustler (9) 66.5 ...E Thurlow (am) 11 0P Flying Cossack (5) 66.5 ........... D Hirini (am) 5 2.25pm HYDROFLOW R75 2200 $18,500, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2200m 1 97604 Permesso tdm (8) 59....................... R Jones 2 5x755 Reka m (4) 59 ................................. C Grylls 3 22078 Silk Chardonnay td (5) 58.5 .......M Coleman 4 2043x Raisafuasho tm (11) 57..... U Holmquist (a3) 5 2x965 Highly Likely dm (7) 56.5 ...........M Cameron

6 02016 Mendoza (1) 56 .............................M McNab 7 67x11 Notabadrooster dm (9) 56 ...............S Collett 8 029x5 Android dm (6) 55.5 .......................V Colgan 9 89322 Full Monty b (10) 55.5 ..................... K Myers 10 14x07 Top Choice tm (3) 55.5............B Hutton (a2) 11 81x01 Isdabicky m (2) 54.5 ...................G Cooksley 6 3.01pm RHEEM NZ MCGREGOR GRANT STEEPLECHASE $50,000, OPN STP, 4150m 1 3921x Amanood Lad tdm (9) 70 ............S Pateman 2 7655x Tom’s Myth tdmb (8) 68.5................M Gillies 3 LFx0P Tim m (2) 67.5 ..................... T Harris 4 x606P Rosetown Joe tdm (3) 66 ............... C Perrett 5 1x912 Carinya mb (7) 65.5 ........................ C Studd 6 11x46 Jack Romanov m (4) 65 ............... M Mitchell 7 34x04 Stainley m (5) 65 ............................. N Quinn 8 Px034 Mister Deejay m (6) 65 ................D Miller (a) 9 5x982 McCulley tdmb (10) 65 ................... S Fannin 10 6429x Old Redfeather (1) 65 .......................R Cully 7 3.37pm BUTELINE NZ R75 1600 $18,500, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1600m 1 x4341 Nothing tdm (1) 59.5 ...............B Hutton (a2) 2 315x2 Mr Kanton m (3) 57.5 ...................... C Grylls 3 070x3 Peregrine m (7) 56.5 ....................... K Myers 4 37113 Rocknrolla m (9) 56 5 0x382 Doiknowyou m (4) 55.5 .................M McNab 6 528Px Flavour Flav tm (8) 55.5 .............G Cooksley 7 0x801 Mr Doole tm (2) 55.5 ..........L Magorrian (a2) 8 7x614 Thornbird Lass dm (10) 54.............V Colgan 9 67233 Unknown Pleasures (6) 54.........M Cameron 10 50445 Gold Hunter m (5) 54 ...................... S Spratt

2 0550x Scusa td (2) 58...................L Magorrian (a2) 3 1780x Same As (3) 57.5 ............................ C Grylls 4 04414 Metro Miss d (5) 57 .................B Hutton (a2) 5 50x39 Princess Nicole dmb (12) 57U Holmquist (a3) 6 9x7x9 Huckleberry Flyer (4) 56.5 ............M McNab 7 150x Sea Of Speed dm (14) 56 ...............S Collett 8 96576 Elusive Kitty d (11) 55.5 .......... R Smyth (a1) 9 9x060 Pogue dm (10) 55 .............................M Chui 10 448x8 Pinzano (8) 54.5.........................M Cameron 11 7x899 Doucette m (7) 54 ..............................M Hills 12 905x6 Our Queen Bee m (6) 54 ................ R Jones 13 6280x Lola Brigida 54 ............................. Scratched 14 00x00 Moon Eclipse (13) 54 ................ R Scott (a4) 15 24144 Hysteria Lane dm (9) 56.5 ..........C Lammas Blinkers on: Thenamesbond (R3) Blinkers off: Pogue (R8) Winkers on: Noah Jon (R1)

4.13pm LASER GROUP R65 1200 $17,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 60x31 Playboy Prince d (1) 59 ................... K Myers

SELECTIONS Race 1: Hunters Creek, Magna Carta, D’Llaro, I’ll’ava’alf Race 2: The Dom, Annettes Joy, Rio Claro, Gravano Race 3: Wee Biskit, Sea King, Thenamesbond, Bunkered Race 4: Gagarin, Houndscry, It’s A Message, Get Flash Race 5: Permesso, Raisafuasho, Notabadrooster Race 6: Carinya, Amanood Lad, Jack Romanov, Tom’s Myth Race 7: Doiknowyou, Nothing, Thornbird Lass, Peregrine Race 8: Playboy Prince, Sea Of Speed, Huckleberry Flyer LEGEND: Runner Form: b - Beaten favourite at last start c - Won at this distance on this course d - Won at this distance on another course h - Home track m - Won in heavy going t - Won at track X - Spell of three months

10 72411 Zartan m (4) 55.5 ................ M Dravitzki (a1) 11 8x265 If I Can I Can m (11) 55 .............. R Hannam 12 x8210 Heza Rebel (14) 54 ....................L Hemi (a3) 13 33173 Sanjara (2) 54 ....................... N Teeluck (a3) 14 x3000 Viceroy m (8) 54 ..............................A Collett 15 70x00 Slack The Diver mh (10) 54.. M McNelis (a4) 16 48726 Twilight Doll (7) 54.........................D Bradley 17 0x800 Dual Agent (3) 54 ..............R Goldsbury (a3) Emergency: Dual Agent 7 3.12pm CHALLENGE GREYTOWN R65 1600 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 6x7x3 Jackofall t (8) 59 ............................. J Parkes 2 44701 Castup (18) 57.5 ............................H Tinsley 3 5x557 Miss Professional d (5) 56.5..........D Bradley 4 0x708 Acutelygold dm (4) 56 ................. R Hannam 5 88230 Party Girl d (13) 56........................ R Norvall 6 55178 Phoenix Tycoon d (3) 56 ...... M McNelis (a4) 7 3x644 Chantilly Lass (11) 55.5 ..................A Collett 8 32010 Jazz Rock d (7) 55 ..................S McKay (a3) 9 740x8 China Star d (1) 54.5.......................R Myers 10 5480x Word’s Out t (17) 54.5 11 00x70 Fried Rice d (10) 54.5 ......... M Dravitzki (a1) 12 95406 Mash d (15) 54.5 ..............................K Smith 13 040x6 Red Melody (9) 54 .....................L Hemi (a3) 14 6x676 Andalou (16) 54 ................R Goldsbury (a3) 15 6308x Ducati t (14) 54 ..................... N Teeluck (a3) 16 0x609 Jandakot 54.................................. Scratched 17 870x0 Single Girl m (2) 54 -

18 238x6 Zedbee (12) 54 19 70x00 Slack The Diver mh (6) 54 Em: Jandakot, Single Girl, Zedbee, Slack The Diver 8 3.48pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES F&M MAIDEN RACE $12,000, MDN F&M, 1600m 1 x8x52 Perfectlyenchanted (8) 57.5 ...........H Tinsley 2 x6562 Waipatiki Girl (7) 57.5.......... M Dravitzki (a1) 3 843 Affrettando (3) 57.5 .........................J Riddell 4 4030x Crafty Lady (4) 57.5 ................S McKay (a3) 5 304x4 Katie O’Ceirin (10) 57.5 ................. J Parkes 6 77x44 Suchapalava b (5) 57.5 .................D Bradley 7 864 Tarihira (11) 57.5 .............................R Myers 8 x70x5 Placid (2) 57.5 ............................L Hemi (a3) 9 9000x Boudica (12) 57.5........................ R Hannam 10 77x0 Judith Kate (9) 57.5...........R Goldsbury (a3) 11 89x09 La Malacara 57.5 ......................... Scratched 12 508x0 Nippa Mary (6) 57.5 .................... B Lammas 13 560x7 Shirley’s Secret (1) 57.5 ..................A Collett 14 97x7 Waiz One (13) 57.5 ............... N Teeluck (a3) Blinkers on: Toothpic (R1), Pass It On, Keepthesecret, Silver Penny (R4), Banteneighty (R5), Sou’east (R6) Blinkers off: Lapsaglo (R1), Porotene Magnum (R3), Kermit (R4), Vista Del Mar (R5), Zedbee (R7) Winkers on: Knight’s Princess (R2), Is Possible, Porotene Magnum (R3), Theodore (R4), No Escape (R5) Winkers off: Archangel (R4), Katie O’Ceirin, Nippa Mary (R8) Pacifiers on: Keepthesecret (R4)

Craig Grylls is down to ride Mr Kanton in the Buteline NZ R75 at the Auckland meeting at Ellerslie today.

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Wairarapa gallops Today at Tauherenikau Raceway

Wairarapa RC Venue: Tauherenikau Meeting Date: 01 Jun 2015 NZ Meeting number: 4 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 11.40am (NZT) THE PUKEMANU TAVERN MAIDEN 1000 $7000, MDN, 1000m 1 09x Dances With Wolves (8) 58.5M Dravitzki (a1) 2 Darci’s Day (1) 58.5.........................J Riddell 3 Galileo Park (6) 58.5 .......................R Myers 4 Quatre Vingts h (2) 58.5 ........ N Teeluck (a3) 5 56603 Judi Anne (3) 56.5...................S McKay (a3) 6 9x20 Never Tell b (7) 56.5 ............ C O’Beirne (a3) 7 0374x Lapsaglo (5) 56.5 .............................K Smith 8 x40x4 Princess Sienna 56.5 ................... Scratched 9 8505x Toothpic h (4) 56.5 .....................L Hemi (a3) 10 Miss Vara (9) 56.5 ....................... R Hannam 2 12.15pm GREYTOWN FRESHCHOICE 3YO MAIDEN $7000, MDN 3YO, 1400m 1 260x St Matthew (2) 57.5 ........................H Tinsley 2 05 Dr Watson (6) 57.5 ..................S McKay (a3) 3 3069x Lookherepal (3) 57.5 .....................D Bradley 4 8 Stormforce Winds (7) 57.5 ..............J Riddell 5 36346 Porotene Diva (4) 55.5 ................... J Parkes 6 85x46 Lyric’s Way (5) 55.5 ....................L Hemi (a3) 7 6 Hot In The City (9) 55.5 ...................A Collett 8 77x09 Knight’s Princess (8) 55.5 ...............R Myers 9 60x Porotene Rippa (1) 55.5 .............. R Hannam 3 12.50pm SOUTH WAIRARAPA VETERINARY SER-

VICES MAIDEN 1400 $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 83x3 Earl’s Court (3) 58.5 ........................A Collett 2 4x534 Faaltline (4) 58.5 .............................J Riddell 3 5x354 Is Possible b (7) 58.5 .................... R Norvall 4 965x7 Caper Caleb (2) 58.5 .....................H Tinsley 5 55 Porotene Magnum (1) 58.5 ............ J Parkes 6 5577x Goldysox h (9) 58.5 ..................J Shackleton 7 Tumnahulla (6) 58.5 ......................D Bradley 8 36x73 Alarinda (8) 56.5 .............................R Myers 9 7x747 Queenofharpz (10) 56.5 .............. R Hannam 10 87x Veracious (5) 56.5 ................ M McNelis (a4) 4 1.25pm FAULTY SYBIL’S DAY OUT R65 1000 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1000m 1 83344 Ballybay td (1) 59 ............................J Riddell 2 1457x Kermit mb (4) 59 .................. T Johnson (a4) 3 x4526 Pass It On m (6) 59 ............... N Teeluck (a3) 4 39x86 Philipa Charlotte 58...................... Scratched 5 0630x Archangel h (5) 57.5 ...................... J Parkes 6 1x00x Keepthesecret m (8) 57.5...............H Tinsley 7 0x07x Silver Penny (2) 56 ..........................A Collett 8 0268x Still Waters (12) 56 ..........................R Myers 9 01939 Floscee’s Gold d (9) 55.5 ..............D Bradley 10 895x8 Good Mama tdm (13) 55.5 .......... R Hannam 11 86x83 Miss Lightning (3) 55.5...............L Hemi (a3) 12 6x79x Our Debutante m (7) 55.5 .......S McKay (a3) 13 5100x Sussed tmh (10) 55..................J Shackleton 14 900x9 Roadtoplatinum 54 ....................... Scratched 15 0308x Theodore m (11) 55.5 .......R Goldsbury (a3)

Emergencies: Roadtoplatinum, Theodore 5 2.00pm PLATINUM HOMES MAIDEN 2200 $7000, MDN, 2200m 1 83x3 Earl’s Court (3) 58.5 .......................H Tinsley 2 x0643 Can Coup (10) 58.5 ....................... J Parkes 3 x5520 Fruition (4) 58.5 .................... M McNelis (a4) 4 08584 Kingiesstar h (9) 58.5 .................. B Lammas 5 644 Mac Dara (7) 58.5 ......................... R Norvall 6 694x8 Al Munroe (6) 58.5 ............... T Johnson (a4) 7 55479 No Escape (12) 58.5 .......................J Riddell 8 0x798 Banteneighty (2) 58.5.......................K Smith 9 95670 Lykabettus h (5) 58.5 .......... M Dravitzki (a1) 10 766x7 Make Big 58.5 .............................. Scratched 11 800 Vista Del Mar (1) 58.5 .............S McKay (a3) 12 0x253 I’ma Colombian (11) 56.5................A Collett 13 76x05 Shot Of Irish (13) 56.5.....................R Myers 14 x3079 The Duke’s Secret (8) 56.5 ......... R Hannam 6 2.36pm RANCHMANS R75 2050 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2050m 1 65092 San Pedro (9) 59 .............................J Riddell 2 22133 Jack’s Boy tm (12) 58.5 ..................H Tinsley 3 21x85 Lady’O 57.5.................................. Scratched 4 185Px Wotabuzz mb (5) 57.5 ................. B Lammas 5 5699x Harvest The Gold m (15) 57. T Johnson (a4) 6 70x99 Sou’east (16) 56.5...........................R Myers 7 0x258 Jimmy Mac m (6) 55.5 ............S McKay (a3) 8 160x9 Selwyn (13) 55.5 ..............................K Smith 9 02228 The Beaut (1) 55.5 ......................... J Parkes

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Nikola knocks off the favourite Nikola, in the hands of John Dunn, got up in the last stride to take out the Newlands & AIS Handicap Pace at the Ashburton Trotting Club’s Queen’s Birthday meeting yesterday. After a slow start Nikola moved forward to be three wide at the 500, while favourite Gentle Western (Tim Williams) continued his front-running tactics. Nikola, owned by a group of Mid Canterbury harness enthusiasts, kept inching forward down the straight, and on the line stuck her nose out to claim the win at odds of $44 to one.

RESULTS The weather was fine and the track fast at Ashburton yesterday.

RACE 1 - FRANK BEBBINGTON MEMORIAL TROT, $8000, 2400m 1-1 Justines Amore (9) J Dunn 1 4-2 Circus Boy (11) D Dunn 2 8-8 I Asked Nicely (3) S Ottley 3 Scratched: Riverboat Princess, Motu Great Success, Precious Moment, Bourbon And Dry. Also (in finishing order): 12-11 Master Monarchy, 5-5 Debaneyre, 14-12 Henley Park, 11-13 Marcoola, 13-14 Yankee Commando, 15-15 Dreamy McSteamy, 3-4 Missie Castleton, 9-10 Jana’s Wishes, 7-7 Tui Nova, 10-9 Redwood Invasion, 2-3 Duke Castleton, 16-16 Wandering Star, 6-6 Fruitloop.

1/2 hd, 1-1/4L, Nse. Time: 3:11.36. MR: 2:04.40. Last 800m: n/a. Win: $2.70. Places: $1.50, $2.60, $5.30. Quinella: $12.50.

Trifecta: $379.60 (9,11,3). First4: $696.90 (9,11,3,5), $470.80 (9,11,3,19).

Trainer: Craig & Aimee Edmonds, Motukarara. Breeding: 3 f Love You-Justine H. RACE 2 - ASHBURTON U-HIRE 2YO MOBILE PACE, $8000, 1609m 6-6 Franco Rayner (4) C D Thornley 1 1-1 I Will Rock You (2) D Dunn 2 3-3 Trilogy (5) T Williams 3 All Started.

Also (in finishing order): 5-5 Harry Hoo, 4-4 Conversion, 7-7 Dreamy Damien, 2-2 Bevan’s Cullen.

3/4L, 3/4L, Lg nk. Time: 1:57.19.

MR: 1:57.19. Last 800m: 55.82.

Win: $31.40. Places: $7.80, $1.50. Quinella: $23.30. Trifecta: $223.00 (4,2,5). First4: $4359.00 (4,2,5,7). Double: $103.00 (9+/4), $2.10 (9+/2+). Sub: I Will Rock You (2).

Trainer: Steven McRae, West Melton. Breeding: 2 c Live Or Die-Relentless Franco.

RACE 3 - KELLY’S CAFE & BAR MOBILE PACE, $8000, 2400m 2-2 Glitzy Gal (1) D Dunn 1 3-3 The Lion’s Roar (10) T Williams 2 1-1 Anna Kareem (15) B Orange 3 Scratched: Simply Fun, Franco Tmick, Jabari, Novak.

Also (in finishing order): 11-10 Dissolution, 9-9 Contractual Issues, 6-6 Hezabluechipboy, 5-5 Christian Lady, 7-8 Ballymore Boy, 12-13 Shar Nee Vale, 4-4 Franco Texas, 8-7 Lucky Three, 13-12 Asmara Star, 14-14 Jayees Supreme, 10-11 Paul’s Verdict.

1/2 nk, 2-1/2L, 3L. Time: 2:56.41. MR: 1:58.27. Last 800m: 58.38. Win: $4.10. Places: $1.80, $1.90, $1.40. Q: $10.20. Trifecta: $63.80 (1,10,15). First4: $803.60 (1,10,15,2).

Treble: $1117.20 (9+/4/1). Sub: Anna Ka-

reem (15).

Trainer: Cran Dalgety, West Melton. Breeding: 3 f Bettor’s Delight-Diamonds N Gold.

RACE 4 - SIM’S BAKERY TROT, $8500, 2400m 1-1 Harriet Of Mot (6) J Dunn 1 13-13 Little Bro (5) P Davis 2 9-11 Peterhof (9) A Lethaby 3 Scratched: Pammys Boy, Kiwi Kex, Berkshire Son, Joseph H. Also (in finishing order): 3-3 Arran Chief, 11-12 Ottawa, 12-10 Need Success, 5-4 Donsmedad, 14-14 Monkey Luck, 8-9 Brookside Colt, 10-8 Petite Royal, 15-15 Kerryn Kylie, 6-6 Shadow Galleon, 16-16 Miri, 4-5 Saint Michel, 7-7 Another Delight, 2-2 Thanksforplaying.

7-1/2L, 1/2L, 1-1/4L. Time: 3:04.63. MR: 2:03.77. Last 800m: 56.49. Win: $1.60. Places: $1.20, $12.70, $7.60. Quinella: $68.70.

Trifecta: $1344.00 (6,5,9). First4: $3724.10 (6,5,9,2). Double: $6.30 (1/6+), $60.50 (1/5).

Trainer: Craig & Aimee Edmonds, Motukarara. Breeding: 3 f Monarchy-Harriet Hughes.

RACE 5 - STEWART & HOLLAND PACE, $8000, 2400m 7-7 Motu Lightning Lass (10) S Ottley 1 1-1 Delightful Jack (11) R May 2 2-2 Turbo Charged (5) G O’Reilly 3 Scratched: Wee Jimmy, Supershakes.

Also (in finishing order): 3-3 Whitney H, 10-8 Automatic, 5-5 Magical Murf, 8-9 Gabby’s Star, 12-12 Gucci Cavallo, 11-11 Shards Halo, 4-4 Chal Shocked, 9-10 Banzie, 13-13 The Cad, 6-6 Myboylolliepop, 14-14 Ling Rowl.

1-1/2L, 1/2 hd, 1/2 hd. Time: 3:03.08. MR: 2:02.74. Last 800m: 58.38. Win: $17.00.

Places: $5.30, $1.40, $2.10. Quinella: $36.10. Trifecta: $481.20 (10,11,5). First4: $3597.00 (10,11,5,9). Quaddie: $9956.50 (4/1/6+/10).

Trainer: Simon Adlam, Ashburton. Breeding: 5 m McArdle-Top Tart.

RACE 6 - FDW ENTERPRISES F&M MOBILE PACE, $8500, 2400m 2-1 Tintinara (11) B Orange 1 5-5 Lurah (14) L Panella 2 7-7 Perissa (13) M Jones 3 Scratched: Millwood Pink Lady.

Also (in finishing order): 4-4 Art Exhibit, 9-8 Buzkil, 3-3 Shrieks Of Delight, 12-12 Highland Reign, 6-6 Sans Le Sou, 1-2 Lightning Mach, 8-9 Hit The Spot, 11-11 Beyond Belief, 13-13 Hestia Franco, 10-10 Crimson Glory.

1/2 nk, Nk, 1/2L. Time: 2:56.80. MR: 1:58.53.

Last 800m: 55.91. Win: $3.40. Places: $1.20, $3.50, $5.50. Quinella: $29.30. Trifecta: 475.50 (11,14,13). First4: $1812.10 (11,14,13,5).

Double: $75.00 (10/11), $55.70 (10/14). Treble: $108.60 (6+/10/11).

Trainer: Steve Dolan, Russley. Breeding: 3 f Falcon Seelster-Arden’s Fame.

RACE 7 - NEWLANDS & AIS HANDICAP PACE, $9000, 2400m 11-11 Nikola (11) J Dunn 1 1-1 Gentle Western (7) T Williams 2 2-2 Regal Ideal (15) D Dunn 3 All Started.

Also (in finish order): 4-3 Woodlea Legend, 5-5 Onedin Onyx, 7-7 Lilac Desire, 9-8 K C Monet, 10-10 Carrickmannon, 6-4 Boomer Bailey, 15-14 Sonnetsson, 13-12 I Smart, 8-9 Mighty Peruvian, 3-6 Eastwood Chieftain, 14-15 Fair Dinkum Bromac, 12-13 Lottie Franco.

Nose, Nk, 1-1/2L. Time: 3:01.05. MR: 2:01.38. Last 800m: 57.24. Win: $44.30.

Places: $8.60, $1.40, $2.00. Quinella: $69.30. Trifecta: $722.30 (11,7,15). First4: Not Struck.

Sub: Gentle Western (7).

Trainer: Robert Dunn, Woodend Beach.

Breeding: 4 g Mach Three-Nicolosa.

RACE 8 - OFFICE SPOT ASHBURTON MOBILE PACE, $8500, 2400m 1-1 Lovetodream (15) T Williams 1 2-3 Expresso Martini (14) B Orange 2 4-2 Cimarron (2) D Dunn 3 Scratched: Mr Meddle, Royal Cynic, Raphoe.

Also (in finishing order): 5-4 Leading The Way, 3-5 Lucky Luciano, 6-6 Bird Of Paradise, 7-7 Riga Doon, 11-12 It’s All Over Now, 14-14 Weedon’s Express, 8-8 Betabcool, 10-10 Blingiton, 12-11 Major Patron, 13-13 K C Pedro, 9-9 Tuuta.

3/4L, 2-1/4L, 3/4L. Time: 2:56.99. MR: 1:58.66. Last 800m: 56.57. Win: $1.90.

Places: $1.30, $2.20, $2.20. Quinella: $6.40.

Trifecta: $60.40 (15,14,2). First4: $242.90 15,14,2,1). Double: $104.20 (11/15+), $50.60 (11/14). Sub: Lovetodream (15).

Trainer: Nigel McGrath, Weedons. Breeding: 3 f Bettor’s Delight-Sue Dreamer.

RACE 9 - MCINTOSH CATERING HANDICAP TROT, $9000, 2400m 5-4 All Lit Up (1) J Smith 1 4-5 Vulcan (9) N McGrath 2 2-2 Waterloo Sunset (8) B Butt 3 Scratched: Sunoflindenny.

Also (in finishing order): 7-7 Sarah Palin, 6-6 Quality Invasion, 8-8 Tehoro Holly, 3-3 Tart N Tights, 1-1 No Potato.

1L, 1-1/2L, Hd. Time: 3:06.05. MR: 2:04.73.

Last 800m: 58.22. Win: $15.20. Places: $2.10, $2.40, $1.60. Quinella: $32.90. Trifecta: $332.30 (1,9,8). First4: $2488.80 (1,9,8,3). Sub: No Potato (4).

Trainer: L & J Smith, Te Pirita. Breeding: 6 g Sundon-Padme’ Naberrie.

RACE 10 - T F PEARSON MEMORIAL PACE, $8500, 2400m 14-14 Lacroix Franco (12) S Golding 1 6-6 Burn Off (18) C D Thornley 2 12-12 Canndew (13) P Davis 3 Scratched: Boundary Row, Just Ben, Four Starzzz Shiraz, Lislord.

Also (in finishing order): 4-3 Zakspatrol, 2-2 Expressive Victor, 3-4 Late Mail, 10-10 This Ain’t Tennessee, 13-13 Doctor McDreamy, 8-8 Little Tess, 1-1 Callenberg, 7-7 Tilly Bromac, 11-11 True Legend, 5-5 Top Brass, 9-9 Idolise.

1-1/4L, 1/2L, 1/2L. Time: 3:00.09. MR: 2:00.74. Last 800m: 60.12.

Win: $75.60. Places: $16.80, $4.00, $9.20. Quinella: $534.80. Trifecta: $16,265.50 (12,18,13). First4: Not Struck.

Quaddie: Not Struck. Place6: $913.90 (5 ,10,11+/11,13,14/7+,11,15/2,14,15+/1,8,9/12,13, 18). Double: $599.90 (1/12), $31.10 (1/18).

Treble: $2797.10 (15+/1/12). Sub: Callenberg (8).

Trainer: Margo Nyhan, Weedons. Breeding: 5 m Falcon Seelster-Looks OK.

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www.guardianonline.co.nz CRYPTIC ACROSS 1. Didn’t pedal for nothing when we’d heel to turn (4-7) 8. Make one proud at early start, but get behind schedule (5) 9. One will do well to step into another’s shoes (7) 10. Knock pin down with kilt set in a whirl (7) 11. It shows one was originally attached to a sort of orange (5) 12. They bore holes for us, gear being changed (6) 14. Jazz enthusiast has game of cards in short time off (3-3) 18. A coat may be one of many colours (5) 19. Chest to play with if it has broken ball in it (7) 21. Owner is upset when he comes in unplaced (7) 23. Corn one found in the middle of a labyrinth (5) 24. Where one got change and was worse off for such expenses (3-2-6)

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HUNT, Edna Ray – Passed away peacefully on May 30, 2015 at Coldstream Resthome, Ashburton, in her 93rd year. Loved wife of the late George Hunt. Dearly loved mum of Margaret and the late Rod Begbie, Leonard and Allison, Alan and Helene, Dorothy and David Greenall, Patricia and Winston Reece, Kathleen and Brent Read, Barbara and Richard Lemon, Christine and John Petrie, Laurence, Alison, and Robert and Lisa, also loved Nana of all her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

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A huge thanks to the staff at Coldstream for their wonderful care of Edna. In lieu of flowers donation to Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A funeral service for Edna will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Wednesday June 3, commencing at 2pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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READER Donald Charles – On May 30, 2015 at Ashburton. Peacefully with his loving family by his side, after a long, courageous but well fought battle. Dearly loved father and best mate of John, and Vicki; husband and loved friend of Donna. Loved son-in-law of Bernadette and the late Les Hand. Loved brother-in-law of John Hand (Perth), the late Brenda Hand, and Peter and Ann Hand (Perth). Messages to the Reader family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton branch of the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Donald’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Havelock Street, Ashburton on Wednesday June 3, commencing at 10.30am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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READER, Donald Charles – Peacefully at Ashburton.

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6am Country Calendar Specials 0 7am House Gift 3 Interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, antiques dealer Tom Keane, and collector Stephen Collins buy items to enhance a newly engaged couple’s flat in King’s Cross.

8am May The Best House Win 3 9am Good Morning 10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 30 11am Renovation Game 3 0 Noon The Inspectors 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1:30 Coronation Street 3 0 2pm Come Dine With Me 3 0 3pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 The Chase 0 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat 0 6pm One News 0 7pm 7:30 8pm 8:30

Seven Sharp 0 Border Patrol 0 Code–1 0 F Stalker The search for a killer leads to a revelation; Vicky makes a discovery about her former husband. 0 9:25 Forever AO When a member of a secret ‘hack-tivist’ group is murdered, Abe recalls his days as an activist. 0 10:25 One News Tonight 0 10:55 Golf – PGA Tour (Highlights) 11:55 F Criminal Minds AO 3 As the team continues its work to find the person killing prostitutes, one agent puts her life in danger as they close in on the killer and the motive. 0 12:50 Te Karere 3 2 0 1:15 Infomercials 5:05 Impact For Life 5:35 Te Karere 3 2 0

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Yard Crashers 7am Bill’s Kitchen – Notting Hill 7:30 The Living Room 8:30 Talk To The Animals 9:30 Merlin 10:30 Better Homes And Gardens 11:30 Bill’s Kitchen – Notting Hill Noon Backroad Bounty 1pm The Living Room 2pm Talk To The Animals 3pm You Live In What?

4pm Luke Gamble’s Vet Adventures 5pm Jamie At Home 5:30 Poh’s Kitchen 6pm Salvage Hunters 7pm Beverly Hills Pawn 7:30 John Bishop’s Australia Follow comedian John Bishop as he embarks on an Australian adventure, cycling from Sydney to Cairns.

8:35 Equator Documentary series in which Simon Reeve treks through rainforests, climbs volcanoes and travels through war zones on a trip around the equator.

9:30 Long Way Down PGR Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embark on a journey from Scotland to Africa.

10:30 Beverly Hills Pawn 11pm Jamie At Home 11:30 Poh’s Kitchen

TUESDAY

Midnight Deals From The Dark Side PGR 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am You Live In What?

2am Luke Gamble’s Vet Adventures 3am Salvage Hunters 4am John Bishop’s Australia 5am Equator

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FOUR

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Tiki Tour 3 0 6:55 Angry Birds Stella 0 7am Jungle Bunch New Beat 0 7:05 Pokemon – Black And White 3 0 7:30 Back At The Barnyard 3 0 7:55 M Tom And Jerry – Robin Hood And His Merry Mouse 2012 Animated. 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Home And Away 3 0 11:30 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 Noon Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0 12:30 Jeremy Kyle PGR 0 1:30 Judge Rinder PGR 2:35 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3 0 3:30 SpongeBob SquarePants 3 0 4pm Dog With A Blog 3 0 4:30 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 3 0 6pm The New Adventures Of Old Christine 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0 7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 My Kitchen Rules 0 8:45 The Mysteries Of Laura AO 0 9:45 Schitt’s Creek PGR 0 10:15 2 Broke Girls AO 0 10:45 20/20 0

6am The Queen Latifah Show 3 Interviews with Valerie Harper, Keke Palmer, and Avril Lavigne, and tips for improving the home on a budget.

7am The Dr Oz Show 3 8am Bondi Vet 3 0 8:30 Bondi Vet 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 The Bold And The Beautiful PGR 11am Rachael Ray Noon Baggage PGR 3 1pm Dr Phil PGR 2pm The Ricki Lake Show PGR 3pm The Real Housewives Of New Jersey PGR 3 4pm Entertainment Tonight 4:30 Million Dollar Minute 3 5pm The Biggest Loser – Glory Days 0 6pm 3 News 7pm Campbell Live 7:30 N The Embassy PGR The Embassy goes behind the scenes with access to the diplomats of Australia’s consular team in Thailand. 0 8pm Dancing With The Stars NZ PGR 8:30 Catching Milat AO (Part 1) 0 10:30 Sons Of Anarchy AO 3 0

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 Grojband 3 7:55 As Told By Ginger 3 8:20 Chuggington 3 0 8:30 Ready, Steady, Wiggles 3 8:40 Peppa Pig 3 8:50 Bob The Builder 3 9am Thomas And Friends 3 9:10 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 3 9:25 Barney And Friends 3 9:50 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Sticky TV 4:35 Punk’d PGR 3 5pm Life’s Funniest Moments 5:30 It Only Hurts When I Laugh 3 6pm Malcolm In The Middle 3 0 6:30 How I Met Your Mother 3 7pm The Simpsons 3 0 7:30 New Girl PGR 3 8pm The Goldbergs PGR 3 Beverly encounters her nemesis while attending a college fair for Barry and Erica; Murray and Adam have problems with late fees at the video store.

8:30 Community PGR 9:05 Parks And Recreation PGR 3 9:35 Us And Them AO 3 10pm Bad Teacher PGR 3 10:30 NYC 22 AO 3

11:15 Super Fun Night PGR 0 11:40 Samantha Who? PGR 0 12:10 Go Girls AO 3 0 1:05 The Family Tools PGR 1:30 Infomercials 2:30 Shameless AO 3 0 3:25 Twisted PGR 3 4:15 Ellen 3 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11:45 Kings Cross ER PGR 3 On a Saturday morning in St Vincent’s, the police bring in a woman they have picked up off the street who has overdosed on drugs. 0 12:20 Infomercials 5:30 City Impact Church

11:15 Entertainment Tonight 11:40 Infomercials

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6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 7am Football – Fifa U20 World Cup (Highlights) Day two group matches.

7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR 1pm The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 3 A celebrity chat show.

2pm Celebrity Wife Swap USA PGR 3 Niecy Nash claims it takes a village to raise a diva, and hopes her new family will not be an outdoor one, unless it involves lying on a yacht.

3pm Storage Wars 3 3:30 Antiques Roadshow 3 4:30 Hot Bench 5pm Football – Fifa U20 World Cup (Highlights) 5:30 Prime News 6pm Escape To The Country 3 7pm QI PGR 3 7:35 MythBusters PGR The team tackles three survival tall tales.

8:35 60 Minutes PGR 9:35 Silent Witness AO (Part 1) Leo deals with the authorities at Redhill prison to seek justice for the murder of a former prison inspector.

10:45 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR A celebrity chat show.

11:45 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

12:15 Home Shopping 1:45 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

2:15 Home Shopping

8:30 Football – Fifa U20 World Cup (Highlights) Day Two. 9am Netball – ANZ Championship (Replay) Firebirds v Steel. 10:30 Netball – ANZ Championship (Highlights) Thunderbirds v Pulse. 11am Football – Fifa U20 World Cup (Highlights) Day Two. 11:30 Rugby Nation 12:30 Fishing And Adventure 1pm Tennis – French Open (Highlights) Day Eight. 2pm Netball – ANZ Championship (Replay) 3:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) 4pm Small Blacks TV 4:15 Random Rugby TV 4:30 Cycling – Giro D’Italia (Highlights) 5pm The Hunters Club 5:30 Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) 6pm College Netball – Grand Final (Delayed) 7:30 L Netball – ANZ Championship Mystics v Vixens. From The Trust Arena, Auckland.

9:15 Netball Zone A wrap up of the weekend’s matches and behind the scenes with players and coaches.

9:45 Netball – Trans-Tasman U19 Tournament (Highlights) Australia v New Zealand.

10:45 Small Blacks TV 11pm Fox Sports News 11:30 Cycling – Giro D’Italia (Highlights) Stage 21. Midnight Aussie Rules – AFL (Delayed) West Coast Eagles v Geelong Cats. 3am Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Roosters v Storm.

5am Monday Night With Matty Johns

MAORI TV 6:30 Pukoro 3 2 7:30 Kia Mau! 3 8am Iwi Anthems 3 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Hoiho 3 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo (Starting Today) 3 2 2pm Korero Mai 3 2 3pm Kai Time On The Road 3 3:30 Pukoro 3 2 4pm Dora Matatoa 3 2 4:30 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 3 2 5pm Pukana

THE BOX 6am Law And Order MV 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Lizard Lick Towing PG 7:40 Parking Wars PGL 8:05 The Amazing Race PG 8:55 CSI – Miami MV 9:45 Transporter – The Series 16VLSC 10:35 CSI – New York MV 11:25 CSI MV 12:15 Criminal Intent MV 1:05 Pawn Stars PG 1:30 CSI – Miami MV 2:20 Law And Order MV 3:10 The Amazing Race PG 4pm The Simpsons PG 4:30 Parking Wars PGL 5pm Lizard Lick Towing PG 5:30 CSI – Miami MV 6:30 Pawn Stars PG 7pm Lizard Lick Towing PG 7:30 CSI – New York MV 8:30 Ice Road Truckers PG 9:30 Bosch MVL 10:30 The Glades MV 11:30 CSI – New York MV

TUESDAY

12:30 The Amazing Race PG 1:20 Parking Wars PGL 1:45 Law And Order MV 2:35 The Glades MV 3:25 The Simpsons PG 3:55 Ice Road Truckers PG 4:45 Bosch MVL 5:35 Pawn Stars PG

SKY SPORT 2 2 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 2 6:30 Ako 3 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 Toi Whakaari 2 8pm The Journey To Success 8:30 Native Affairs 9:30 Tales From The Trails 3 10:30 Find Me A Maori Bride AO 3 11pm Te Kaea 3 2 11:30 Closedown

DISCOVERY

9:25pm on TV One

MOVIES PREMIERE

6am Auction Kings PG Triumph Chopper; Ruby Necklace.

6:30 Deadliest Catch PG A Frozen Finish. 7:30 Auction Hunters PG Pawnshop Edition.

8:30 MythBusters PG Wheel of Mythfortune. 9:30 Moonshiners – Jim Tom Specials M 10:30 Casino Secrets M Casino Secrets.

11:30 Murder Comes To Town M 12:30 Disappeared M Lauryn is Lost. 1:30 Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry? M 2pm Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry? M 2:30 How It’s Made PG 3pm How It’s Made PG 3:30 Moonshiners M 4:30 Deadliest Catch PG 5:30 MythBusters PG Duct Tape Island. 6:30 Treehouse Masters PG 7:30 Auction Hunters PG Whip It Good. 8pm Auction Hunters 8:30 MythBusters PG 9:30 Nasa’s Unexplained Files PG 10:30 How It’s Made PG 11pm How It’s Made PG 11:30 Deadly Devotion M

TUESDAY

Forever

12:30 House Of Horrors – Kidnapped M 1:30 Blood Relatives M 2:30 Auction Kings PG 3am Deadliest Catch PG 4am Man v Wild M 5am Dirty Jobs PG

6:35 Godzilla MV 2014 Action.

Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Olsen.

8:35 The Making Of Godzilla PG 8:55 Jack Ryan – Shadow Recruit MV 2014 Action. Chris Pine, Kevin Costner.

10:40 Last Vegas MLS 2013 Comedy. Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman.

12:25 Twixt MVC 2011 Horror.

Val Kilmer, Elle Fanning.

1:55 Godzilla MV 2014 Action.

Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Olsen.

4pm Jack Ryan – Shadow Recruit MV 2014 Action. Chris Pine, Kevin Costner.

5:45 Transformers – Age Of Extinction MVL 2014 Action.

Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz.

8:30 Oculus 16VLC 2014 Horror.

Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites.

10:15 RIPD MV 2013 Action.

Ryan Reynolds, Jeff Bridges.

11:50 The World’s End MVLS 2013 Comedy. Simon Pegg, Nick Frost.

TUESDAY

1:40 Transformers – Age Of Extinction MVL 2014 Action.

Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz.

4:25 Oculus 16VLC 2014 Horror.

Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites.

Silent Witness

9:35pm on Prime

MOVIES GREATS 7:15 The Making Of Alien v Predator PG 7:30 The Bourne Identity MVL 2002 Thriller.

Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen. 9:25 The Bourne Supremacy MVL 2004 Action. Matt Damon, Franka Potente.

11:10 The Bourne Ultimatum MV 2007 Action. Matt Damon, Joan Allen, Julia Stiles. 1:05 Shaun Of The Dead MVLC 2004 Horror Comedy. Simon Pegg, Bill Nighy, Kate Ashfield. 2:40 The X-Files MV 1998 Sci-fi. David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson. 4:40 The Upside Of Anger MLS 2005 Drama. Joan Allen, Kevin Costner.

6:35 How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days PGL 2003 Romantic Comedy.

8:30 The Adjustment Bureau MLS 2010 Thriller. 10:15 Harold And Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay 18LS 2008 Comedy. 11:55 The Upside Of Anger MLS 2005 Drama.

TUESDAY

1:50 How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days PGL 2003 Romantic Comedy.

3:45 Harold And Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay 18LS 2008 Comedy. 5:25 Biography – Queen Latifah PG 2007 Documentary.

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6:30 Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Dragons v Sharks. From WIN Jubilee Oval in Sydney.

8:30 Motorsport – Nascar Xfinity Series (Highlights) Buckle Up 200.

From Dover International Stadium in Delaware.

9:30 Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Cowboys v Sea Eagles. From 1300SMILES Stadium in Townsville.

11:30 Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Titans v Rabbitohs. From Cbus Super Stadium, Robina.

1:30 Golf Central 2:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Warriors v Knights. From Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.

3pm The After Match Awen Guttenbeil and guests discuss the big issues in rugby league.

3:30 Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Raiders v Broncos.

5:30 Tennis – French Open (Highlights) Day Eight.

6:30 Fishing And Adventure 7pm The Hunters Club Westland.

7:30 Rugby Nation 8:30 L Rugby League – NRL Roosters v Storm. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

11pm Monday Night With Matty Johns

TUESDAY

Midnight Football – Fifa U20 World Cup (Highlights) Day Three.

12:30 Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) 1am Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Roosters v Storm.

1:30 Fox Sports News 2am Netball – ANZ Championship (Replay) Mystics v Vixens.

3:30 Netball Zone 4am Golf – NCAA Women’s Golf Champs Individual Stroke Play.

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Mid Canterbury’s Hayden Sinclair under pressure against Invercargill in the Ian Smith men’s representative hockey tournament at the NBS Ashburton Hockey turf yesterday.

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Tourney-winning plans disrupted

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Mid Canterbury suffered their first loss at an Ian Smith men’s hockey tournament in five years yesterday, to derail their plans of reclaiming the trophy at home.

Mid Canterbury went down

to North Otago 3-4 at the NBS Ashburton Turf, leaving a complicated scenario to play out today if the hosts are to come out on top.

Mid Canterbury had opened with a 3-0 win over South Canterbury, and then beat Central Otago 3-2 on Saturday.

A 2-1 victory over Invercargill in the morning set up a clash between the two unbeaten sides yesterday afternoon which North Otago won to be in the box seat to win the tournament.

Heading into the weekend Mid Canterbury hadn’t lost a

game since the 2010 tournament. There had been a few draws along the way which had seen them finish runners-up by a count-back in the last two years.

Mid Canterbury needs to fire in plenty of goals in a big win over Eastern Southland this

morning and then need South Canterbury to get the win over North Otago in the final game to be a chance to claim a first title since back-to-back wins in 2011-2012.

North Otago need to simply beat South Canterbury and the title is theirs.

Playoffs gone as Pulse lose final regular season game

BY DANIEL RICHARDSON The Central Pulse are all but done for the season.

Their underwhelming ANZ Championship campaign is almost over and it’s nearly certain there will be no maiden appearance in the playoffs to show for

it. Robyn Broughton’s side were beaten 62-51 by the Thunderbirds in Adelaide yesterday and they are still yet to win a game across the Tasman after eight seasons of trying.

The Pulse could have put pressure on the Southern Steel to claim the third-and-final play-

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off spot from the New Zealand conference had they upset the Thunderbirds but they didn’t come close.

Pulse management will soon turn their attention to confirming their new coach given Broughton will leave the franchise and when the coach has

been announced their recruitment drive can commence.

Itt remains to be seen whether 42-year-old shooter Irene van Dyk will return.

“I still love it out there but I haven’t made my mind up,” she said.

Meanwhile table-toppers Queensland Firebirds enter

the playoffs on a 10-game winning streak after trouncing New Zealand outfit Southern Steel 66-50 in their final ANZ Championship netball regular season match, and the Tactix finally won one, registering a 62-58 victory over the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic.

- AAP

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