THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 64, 27 December 1935, Page 2

THE TURF.

ASHBURTON TROTS. THE CONCLUDING EVENTS. Everything favoured success for the Ashburton Trotting Club’s summer meeting yesterday, and the Club took every advantage of them. The weather was 'hot and the attendance was very large, all parts of Canterbury being represented. The track was in the best oi older, and was very fast. The meeting went through smoothly, and patrons were amply catered for m every department. 'I he totalisator handled £21,751, compared with £17,203 at the 1934 meeting. After the smash in the fifth race, the stewards recommended that Cream Harvester, which was the cause of the trouble, should be placed on the schooling- list. The excellence of the management, under the supervision of the president (Mr H. F. Nicoll) and the secretary (xYfr J. 13. Nicoll), was demonstrated in the manner in which the schedule of 35 minutes between events was maintained, despite two presentations after races. The concluding events were:— MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, (Harness), of 150 sovs; second horse 30 sovs, and third horse 15 sovs from the stake. For horses that can do 3.39 or better. One mile and a-lialf. 1 (I)—Mr J. R. McKenzie’s blk h Gallant Knight, syrs, scr (J. Bryce, jun.) 1 3 (7) —Mr O. E. Hooper’s b m Shadow Queen, 6yrs, scr (Owner) 2 8 (8) —Mr M. Moran’s b m Lady Hannah, 6yrs, scr (F. Holmes) 3 Also started: 6 (9) Cream Harvester scr, 9 (6) Harlequin scr, 5 (3) Trireme scr, 13 (13) Wheat Pool scr, 11 (10) Vanity Fair scr, 12 (12) Civic scr, 4 (5) Plutus scr, 10 (11) Sky Wink 12yds, 2 (2) Loretta 12yds, 14 (14) Royal Crescent 12, 7 (4) Oversight 12, 15 (15) Wild Dreams £6.

After the dust had cleared away following a bad smash at the end of the straight, there was not much of a race. Cream Harvester led past the stand, and then fell, bringing down Sky Wink, Wheat Pool, Plutus and Oversight. Gallant Knight went out to the front from Trireme, Shadow Queen, Lady Hannah and ( Royal Crescent. Gallant Knight led into the straight from Shadow Queen, both horses being well out in front from Lady Hannah and Trireme. Gallant Knight won by two lengths from Shadow Queen, while Lady Hannah was third, three lengths back. Trireme was fourth.* Times —3.21, 3.22, 3.23 2-5 All the drivers in the smash were injured, but they were able to walk off the course. The mix-up was a most spectacular one, sulkies, men and horses being thrown into a struggling mass. WINSLOW HANDICAP, (Harness), of 225 sovs; second horse 50 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs from the stake. For unlioppled trotters that can do 3.30 or better. One mile and a-half. 8 (7) —Mr G. J- Barton’s blk h Teviot Downs, aged, 24yds '(J. Bryce, Jr.) ••• ••• 1 2 (2)—Mr It. Motz’s hr g Sandy N., aged, scr (Owner) ... ••• 1 3 (4) —Mr R. D. Kennerley s hr m Bessie Parrish, aged, 48yds (Owner) 6 Also started: 12 (13) Standby scr, 1 (1) Flotsam scr, 12 (12) Gay Paree 12, 10 (11) Don Chenault 12, 5 (5) Guy o’ Mine 12, 3 (3) Raclaim 12, 9 (8) Fda 24, 6 (9) Great Wav 36, 6 (6) Lough Guy 48, 11 (10) St*.nley T. 72. Flotsam and Sandy N. broke at the start, but the latter picked up, and led from Guy o’ Mine, the latter leading at the hack, from Raclaim and Sandy N. Guy o’ Mine was first into the straight from Sandy N. t Raclaim, and Teviot Downs. Teviot Downs won by a head from Sandy N. Third place was taken by Bessie Parrish, a length back while Flotsam was fourth. Times, 3.25 2-5, 3.27 3-5, 3.23 4-5. McLEAN HANDICAP, (Harness), of 200 soys; second horse 40 sovs and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. For horses than can do 3.30 or better. One mile and a-half. 2 (2)—-Mr A. Brown’s b g Self, oyrs, scr (S. A. Edwards) ... 1 I (l)l_Mr E. Russell’s h g Bay Flyer, 4yrs, scr (J. Bryce, Jr.) - 7 (s)—Mr D. Miller’s hr m Jean Drusus, aged, scr (M. Holmes) 3 Also started: 0 (7) Imposter scr, 8 (9) Grand Author scr, 13 (13) Colonel Bogey scr, 5 (6) Wee Wrack scr, 8 (8) Pudveyor scr, 4 (4) Mystery Yet, _ scr, II (9) Southern Smile scr, 14 (14) Silver Axworthy scr, 12 (11) Dundee scr, 3 (3) Colene Parrish 12, 10 (12) Tricliff 36. When the field passed the stand the order was *Tcnn Drusus, Self, Silver Axworthy, Bay Flyer, and Wee Wrack. At the back, Bay Flyer had taken over from Jean Drusus by a small margin, and next were Self, Wee Wrack, and Silver Axworthy. Bay Flyer was first into the straight, hut Self took the honours by two lengths from Bay Flyer, while Joan Drusus was three lengths back, third. Silver Axworthy was fourth. Times, 3.19, 3.19 2-5, 3.20 1-5. BOXING DAY HANDICAP, (Harness), of 250 sovs; second horse 50 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs from the stake. For horses that can do 3.24 or better. One mile and a-half.

2 (2) —Mr G. Stanley’s b g Llewellyn’s Pride, 6yrs, 12yds (G. McKendry) ••• 1 1 (1) —Mr J. Westerrnan’s b m Recess, 6yrs, 24yds (J. Bryce, Jr.) 2 12 (11) —Mr D. Rodgers’ h h Supertax, oyrs, 36vds (W. Townlev) 3

Also started: 8 (7) Giro (coupled with Cloudy Range 48), 10 (9) Aristotle scr, 4 (3) Tangatu scr, 9 (8) Mocast 12, _ 1 (1) Golden Direct 12, coupled with Prairie King 12. coupled with second horse), 16 (i 5) Major Lind 12, 7 (4) Sylvia Sydney 12, 5 (6) Iraq 24, 14 (14)

Reporter 24, 3 (3) Little Nelson 24, 6 (5) Guy Junior 24, 15 (13) Fernbrook Lass 36, 16 (10) Gunfire 36, 12 (12) Elvo 48. Tangatu and Sylvia Sydney broke at the start, and the leaders at the stand were Mocast, Major Lind, and Ciro. At the back Mocast, Aristotle, Ciro, Llewellyn’s Pride, and Prairie King were the leaders. Mocast led into the straight from Aristotle. Llewellyn’s Pride went on to win by a length from Recess, which was three lengths ahead of Supertax. Ciro was fourth. Times, 3.16 3-5, 3.16, 3.15 4-5. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB, RAILWAY TO JONATHAN. AUCKLAND', December 26. Tiie Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting was opened at Ellerslie today in glorious weather. The track was in excellent order and keen racing was seen by an attendance of 31,000. The totalisator handled £76,928 10s, against £75,274 on the first day last year (when the Duke of Gloucester attended), an increase of £1654 10s. Cuddle was responsible for a brilliant performance in the Cup race, when she led all the way to win in a canter with a record weight and in time which set a record for the race. Results : Grafton Hurdles, of 350 sovs; two miles.—4 King’s Archer 1, 1 Prince oi Orange 2, ,5 London 3. Won by 10 lengths, with third horse two and a half lengths away. Emancipation was fourth. Time 3min 43sec. Railway Handicap, of 750 sovs; Six furlongs.—3 Jonathan 1, 10 Rereatu 2, 4 Variant 3. Won by a head, third horse same distance away. Impasto was fourth. Time lmin 12 4-ssec. Nursery Handicap, of 275 sovs; for two-year-olds; Five furlongs.—3 Notium 1,2 Rulette 2, 6 Brilliancy 3. Won by a head, two lengths between second and third. Golden Blonde was fourth. Time lmin 0 3-ssec. Christmas Handicap, of 350 sovs; One mile.—3 Fracas 1, 4 Spiral 2, 1 Namakia 3. Won by a neck each way. Flood Tide was fourth. Time lmin 37 l-ssec. Handicaps for Second Day. The- following are the handicaps for the second day (Monday):— Criterion Handicap, of 300 soys; Six furlongs—Gallio 9.8, Notium 8.13, Surview 8.12, Wild Chase 8.11, Golden Blonde, Brabant 8.3, Anion, Pelmet 8.2, Karl, Maxown, Wagner 7.13, Surella, Kind Heart 7.12, Rulette 7.9, Queen’s Counsel 7.6, Inver 7.2, Mazzini 7.0. Ponsonby Hurdle Race, of 350 sovs; Two miles.—Val Watch 12.4, King’s Archer 11.9, Erination 11.3, Emancipation 10.5, Lap Up 9.13, Prince of Orange 9.6, Gascille 9.5, Delrajn, Sandy Dix 9.2, Sweet Lap, The Sun, Tea Chat, United, Carshalton, Dark Princess, London 9.0. Electric Handicap, of 400 sovs; Six furlongs.—lmpasto 9.0, Silver Streak 8.11, Princess Doreen 8.10, Diatomous 8.7, Rereatu, Boughal 8.4, Scotland Puss Moth 8.3, Star Artist 8.1, Plato 7.12, Variant 7.11, Crooning 7.9, Galilee 7.8, Du Barry 7.7, Tray Bit, Cranford 7.6, Prince Acre 7.3, Paslma 7.2, Teak, II Duce, Gloucester, Solomon 7.0. Wajtematai Handicap, of 250. sovs; One mile and a quarter.—Mazir 9.0, Solaria 8.7, Kahapa 8.4, Royal Appellant 8.4, Keith Lu 8.2, Hest 8.0, King Tut 7.11, Dark Marble, Huskie 7.8, Killadar, Happy Landing 7.3, Polly Douglas, Impellant, Needful, Vera Acre, Hunting Maid, Te Broney, Horotiu, Mafeking, Soall Boy, Fei Mah, Karohia, Modern Maid, Admiral Lu, Mountain Bruce, Rothoon, Tidalia, Etcetera, Tondayelo, London 7.0. Fergusson Handicap, of 250 sovs; One mile.—Kahapa, 9.2, Keith Lu 9.0, Shu 8.12, Day Wind 8.5, Light Comedy Toolcy Street 7.12, Lionheart 7.11, Kotu, King Brierley, Racette 7.10, Kurapae 7.7, Kilonsoa 7.6, Persian 'Lady 7.3, Ringshot, Gold Pocket, Supreme Ruler, Modern Maid, Solas, Nieodcmus, Gemland, Ebb and Flow, Ella Bunsby, Carlisle, Kingspear, Whirlmint, Tidalia, Tondaleyo 7.0. Summer Cup, of 650 sovs; One mile and a quarter.—Jonathan 10.4, Cuddle 10.2, Kiltowyn 9.4, Fracas 8.13, Spiral 8.12 King Rey, Impasto 8.9, Kelly 8.3, Tybalt 8.2, Gay Marigold, Heritage, Sir Abb 8.0, Argentic, Scotland, Nun Nicer, Sinking Fund, Werohia, Davolo 7.13, Gay Broney, Engl 7.11, Fersen, Monanui, Mungatoon 7.10, Big Dook 7.9, Gay Boy, Caliente, Fair Weather, Senior 7.8, Star Artist 7.7, Vanestep 7.5, Lady Graceful, Variant, Inamint, Prince Colossus, Mazir 7.3, Gav Rose 7.1, Greek Shepherd, Astarth, Bronze Tray, Du Barry, Floodtide, Galilee, Gay Defence, Hostis, Happy Landing, Haere Tonu, Haut Monde, Killadar, Kahapa, Miss Lu, On Parade, Pasha, Rust, Rerepai, Solaria, Scotch Nation, Taliurangi 7.0. Plunket Handicap, of 300 sovs; One mile. —Namakia, Princess Doreen, Tybalt 9.0, Sir Abb 8.12, Ehgi 8.11, Lowenberg 8.10, Big Dook 8.7, Adeline 7.1-2, On Parade 7.11, King Musk 7.10, Shu 7.8, Pasha, Haut Monde, Miss Lu, Psychologist, Bun Fight, United, Wait and See 7.7. <

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. OSCULATE WINS HANDICAP. DUNEDIN, December 26. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s summer meeting was opened to-day in dull weather. The totalisator handled £17,721, compared with £14,655 for the first day last year. Concluding results:— Federal Handicap, of 200 sovs ;■ six furlongs—7 (8) Capital 7.0 (Mclnally) 1, 1 (1) Hebei Chief 8.13 2, 6 (6) Cherry Queen 7.11 3. Won by a head ; a length and a half between ifccond and third. Time, 1.14 1-5. tltago Handicap, of 300 sovs; one mile and a quarter—2 (2) Osculate 9.0 (R. J. Mackic) 1. 4 (3) Kemal Pasha 8.12 2, 6 (6) Hunting Go 7.12 3. Won by three-quarters of a length ; a head between second and third. Time, 2.8. Milburn Handicap, of 120 sovs; seven furlongs—2 (2) Surge 7.7 (Phillips) 1, 3 (3) Silk Paper 8.3 2, 8 (9) Shock 7.10 3. Won by a neck; a length and a half between second and third. Time, 1.28. Burnside Handicap, of 150 sovs; furlongs—2 (1) Queen of Song 8.5 Finn) 1, 12 (13) Rin "Tin Tin 8.2 2, 5 (5) Daring Deed 8.3 3. Won by

three lengths; a length between second and third. Time, 1.27 1-5. (Salisbury Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile—7 (8) Madam Pompadour 7.9 (Doolev) 1,2 (2) Galleon 8.12 2, 1 (1) High Glee 8.12 3. Won by threequarters of a lengthj a length and a half between second and third. Time, I. 4-5. Handicaps for To-morrow. Tnieri Hurdles Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile and a half—Black Duke 11. Palmary l 10.6, Arctic Star 10.3, Chrysology 9.13, Sunward 9.7, Red Lance 9.1, Heather Glow 9.0, History Paper . 9.0, Redolent 9.0, Te Ahurangi 9.0. Novice Handicap, of 120 sovs; six furlongs—Jack Ahoy 9.0, Sunny Jean 8.13, Paladino B.io, Wild Career 8.9, Vantoon 8.9, Hanlon 8.8, Night Gem 8.7, Braw Lass 8.7, Donnelly 8.7, Gambler’s Luck 8.7, Great Pal 8.7, Sir Rosenor 8.7, Tarbox 8.7, Te Aliurangi 8.7, Associate 8.7, Counter Flight 8.7, Joy Boa 11.7, Pride <?f Central 8.7, Hasta 8.5, Wyn 8.5, Simon Peter 8.5, Nappy 8.5, Drinkup 8.5, Dairen 8.4, Fireguard 8.4, Battle Morn 8.4, 'Htauteur 8.4, Last Dance 8.2, Cape Gabo 8.1. Juvenile Handicap, of 150 sovs; for two-year-olds; five furlongs—Amount 8.12, Studley Royal 8.6, Double Gift 8.2, Epic 7.9, Fog Peak 7.8, Lordship 7.8, Lumiers 7.8 Asset 7.6, Warden’s Queen 7.5, Rotui 7.5, Pink Polly 7.4, Lady Bun 7.4. Grandstand Handicap, of 200 sovs; six furlongs—Rebel Chief 9.2, Guarantee 8.8, Great Star 8.1, Cherry Queen 7.12, Capital 7.11, Dismiss 7.8, Viking 7.4, Trivet 7.4 Lochlaggan 7.3, Custodian 7.3, Last- Link 7.2, Gaysome 7.0, Top Coat 7.0, Hula. Belle 7.0, Bay Duke 7.0, Arden’s Beauty 7.0. St. Andrew’s Handicap, of 250 sovs; one mile—Osculate 9.9, Kemal Pasha 9.1, Guarantee 8.10, The Smuggler 8.6, Wino 8.4, Great Star 8.3, Grand Finale 8.2, Silver Sight 8.0, Hunting Go 7.13, Golden King 7.12, Tunneller 7.9, Dodge 7.8, Trivet 7.8, Haere Tonu 7.7, Amy Johnston 7.6, Courtvaiil 7.5, Tizzy 7.2, Toreador 7.1, Cough 7.1, Ramo 7.0. Fernhill Handicap, of 120 sovs; seven furlongs—Superex 9.0, A meld a 8.8, Mount Val 8.7, uSaxaphone B.r, Violenta 8.6, Silk Paper 8.6, Note Issue 8.4, Queen Dorothy 8.3, Surge 8.2, Song Boy 8.2, Final Bell 8.1, Moneygran 8.1, Mary Pratt 8.0, Trek 8.0, Coatette 7.11, Disguise 7.11, Silver Lark 7.9, Braw Lad 7;9, Cheap Money 7.9, Great Empire 7.8, Vervain 7.7, Pala Melba 7.7, Lady Kate 7.7, Doctor Duthie 7.7, Braw Lass 7.7, Drinkup 7.7, Jack Ahoy 7.7, Last Dance 7.7, Paladino 7.7, Sunny Jean 7.7, Royal Pal 7.7. Allanton Handicap, of 150 sovs; seven furlongs—Travenna 9.4, Grand Finale 9.2, Queen of Song 9.2, Tunneller 8.8, Haere Tonu 8.6, Viking 8.5, Daring Deed 8.5, Courtyard 8.4, Chrysology 8.4, Last Link 8.4, Top Coat 8.3, Valarth 8.3, Toreador 8.2, Custodian 8.2, Hula Belle 8.0, Gaysome 8.0, High Glee 8.0, Salmo Salar ’7.13, Grand Review 7.13, Saxophone 7.13, Cleaner 7.13, Note Issue 7.13, Cheap Money 7.13, Mount Val 7.13. Farewell Handicap, of 175 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Superex 9.0, High Glee 9.0, Madam Pompadour 8.6, Galleon 8.5, Queen Dorothy 8.4, Wonderful 7.12, Coatette 7.12, Shock 7.12, Sungem 7.11, Braw Lad 7.10, Doctor Duthie 7.7, Palatial 7.7, Oliver 7.7, Redolent 7.7, Simon Peter 7.7. WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB*

GUYZIAH WINS STOCKTON HANDICAP. WESTPORT, December 26. There was glorious weather, with a large attendance, for the Westport Trotting Club’s first day. The totalisator handled £5343, against £4714 10s last year. Results:— Williams Handicap, of 80 sovs ; One mile and a half.— 1 (2) Glorietta 1, 3 (4) Cantata 2, 3 (5) Solario 3. Won by a neck, length between second and third. Time 3min 31 4-ssec. Addison’s Handicap, of 80 sovs; One mile and a half.—l (1) Broughshane 1, 2 (2) Decoy Bird 2, 5 (5) Superb 3. Won by half a length, a length between second and third. Time 3 min 29 2-ssec. Denniston Handicap, of 80 sovs; One mile (in saddle). —6 (6) Shore Leave 1, 8 (8) Parallax 2, 1 (1) Welcome Stranger 3. Won by five lengths, one length between second and third. Time 2min 13 2-ssec. • President’s Handicap, of 80 sovs; Two miles.—l.(l) Lucky Rose 1,2 (2) Debutante 2, 4 (4) Corrienda 3. Won by three lengths, same between second and third. Time 4min 46 2-ssec. Stockton Handicap, of 80 sovs; One mile and a quarter.—4 Guyziah 1, 3 Belle Derby 2, 1 Treasure Bond 3. Won by two lengths, same between second and third. Time 2min 45sec. TARANAiKI JOCKEY CLUB. TAHURANGI’S SUCCESS. NEW PLYMOUTH, December 26. The Taranaki Jockey Club’s meeting was opened to-day in brilliant weather before a large attendance. The totalisator handled £15,720, compared with £12,212 10s last year. The track was in splendid order. Results: — Flying Handicap, of 120 sovs; Six furlongs.—l (2) Lady Kyra 1, 3 (3) Refresher 2,2 (1) Lucidus 3. Won by a head each way. Moatoa was fourth. Uruti Handicap, of 1.25 sovs; Nine furlongs.—l (1) Tuaheahe 1, 8 (8) Tutor 2, 3 (3) Wahinenui 3. Won by half a length; three lengths between second and third. Orac was fourth. Timo lmin 56 l-ssec, Christmas Handicap of 150 sovs; One mile and a quarter.—2 (2) Taliurangi 1, 5 (5) Carfex 2, 1 (1) Silk Sox 3. Won by two lengths and a half, four lengths between second ajid third 1 . Alchemic was fourth. Time 2min 9 4-ssec. Tilcorangi Hack Stakes, of 85 sovs; Five furlongs.—l. (1) The Ark 1, G (6) Sandwich Man 2, 3 (3) Horotiu 3. Won by three lengths and a half, three lengths between second and third. Nugget was fourth. Time lmin 3sec. Stewards’ Handicap, of 100 sovs; Six furlongs.—4 (3) Winlona 1, 3 (4) Sir Tommy 2, G (5) Eara 3. Won by half a length, two lengths between second and third. Tooley Street was fourth. Time 1 min 14 2-ssec. Acceptances for To-morrow. Tarata Hurdles Handicap, of 100 sovs; One mile and a half and 100 yards.—Soloist 10.9, Kaola 10.5, Maunga King 10.2, lluaforni 10.1, St Ames Grand Score 9.5. Fitzroy Hack Handicap, of 85 sovs ; About seven, furlongs.—Gay Poto 7.12, Bonny Blow, Corowa, Contract, Script, Seamond 7.10, Hinkey Pinkey, Aotopeen 7.7. Electric Juvenile Hack Handicap, of

90 sovs; Five furlongs.—Grateful 8.0, Kia Ora 7.11, Because, Master Limond, International, Gay Talkie 7.5, Ned Cuttle 7.3, Winsome Lu, Hamerin 7.0. Inglewood Handicap, of 120 sovs; Six furlongs.—Lady Kyra 8.6, Lucidus 8.5, Refresher 8.2., Royal Artist 7.5, Princess Star, Knock Out, Dombey, Moatoa, Sir Tommy 7.0. Atiawa Hack Cup Handicap, of 225 sovs; Nine furlongs.—Sporting Song 8.10 Tuaheahe 8.9, Alchemic 8.8, Friesland 8.7, Onewhetu 8.5, Orac 8.0, Eara 7.12, Lady Zinnia, Tutor, Toolcy Street 7.10, Chikara 7.4. New Plymouth Handicap of 135 sovs: Nine furlongs—Tahurangi 8.3, Musquil 7.10, Carfex 7.10, St. Clara 7.8, Alchemic, Headmistress 7.7, Ingenuity, Lady Zinnia 7.0. Warea Hack Stakes, of 85 sovs ; Six furlongs.—The Ark 9.10, Te Hai 9.0, The Sandwich Man 8.8, Glenthawn, Princess Gowrie, Golden Rill, Mangakaha, Careful 8.0. „ n . Summer Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs, Six furlongs.—Winlona 8.3, Wings 7.12, Sir Tommy 7.11, Wahmenui 7.9, Chikara, Horotui 7.8, Red Sand, Windscreen 7.5, Contract WAIRARAPA TROTTING CLUB. RARE RAY SUCCESSFUL. CARTERTON, December 26. The first day of the Wairarapa Troting Club’s meeting was held on the Taratahi course to-day in hot weather. The attendance of the public was very fair, and the course was in splendid order. The totalisator handled £33 to, against £3358 last year. Concluding results: — McLeod Handicap, of 50 sovs; two miles—3 Native Leaf scr (F. BTwomey) 1, 1 Native Tree 12yds 2, 3 Native Bird scr 3. Won by a length; a length and a. half between second and third. Time, 4.48 4-5. i 1 Boxing Day Handicap, of 45 sovs; one mile —7 Dandy Locanda 12yds (R. J. Laird) 1, 3 War Bird 12yds 2, 6 Drift Wave 12yds 3. Won by a lengthj six lengths between second and third. Time, 2.18 1-5. Clareville Handicap, of 45 sovs; one mile and a quarter—l Jean Parrish 12yds 1, 4 Silver Black 24yds 2, 8 Pirate King scr 3. Won by half a length; seven lengths between second and third. Time, 2.52 3-5. Thompson Handicap, of 65 sovs; one mile and a quarter—2 Rare Rey scr (L. O. Thomas) 1, 6 Belle o’ Mine 36yds 2, 1 Bonnie Direct 12yds 3. Won by two lengths; three lengths between second and third. Time, 2.52 1-5. ' 4 Handicap® for To-morrow. Taratahi Handicap, of 45 sovs: 3.49 class; one mile and a half—Kraal, Native Bird, Fair Dorinda, Red Hiiia, Unworthy scr, Bell Heather 24yds bhd, Native Tree 24, Margaret Parrish 36. Martinborough Handicap, of 45 sovs; 3.43 class; one mile and a half—Aerolite, Dark Shadow, Lady Rawene, Gu age, Sunshine Susie scr, Silver Black 24yds bhd, Great Chum 24. Greytown Handicap, of 45 sovs; 3.2 class; one mile and a quarter—Great Fast scr, Waving Corn 12yds bhd, Silk Cord 12, Drift Wave 12, Dandy Locanda 24, Orleigh Mills 48. McDougall Handicap, of 110 sovs; 4.46 class; two miles—Rare Rey 12yds bhd, Winshow 24. Bonnie Direct 24, Belle o’ Mine 36, Gay Sister 48, Nelson’s Chum 48. Featherston Handicap, of 45 sovs; 3.5 class; one mile and a quarter— Abyssinian King, Pirate Kin,?., Dark Shadow, Azel Maid, Mamaku, Sunshine Susie scr, Jean Parrish 12yds bhd.

Moroa Handicap, of 50 sovs; 5.6 class; two miles—Native Bird, Red Huia, Unworthy scr, Native Tree 12yds blul, Bell Heather 12. . Carterton Handicap (in saddle), of 45 sovs; 2.26 class; one mile—Jean Parrish, Silver Black, Temoki, Great Chum, Mamaki, Drift Wave scr. Masterton Handicap, of 65 sovs; 2.56 class; one nule and a quarter— Lady Author, Bolinda King scr, Native Berry 24yds bhd, Winshow 24, Bonnie Direct 24. Lord Wrack 36, Belle, o’ Mine 36, Gay Sister 48, Nelson’s . Chum 48. MANAWATU RACINC CLUB. HUNTING CAT WINS CUP. PALMERSTON N., December 26. The Manawatu Racing Club’s summer meeting opened in fine, sultry, and overcast weather. There was a large attendance. The course was in splendid order. The totalisator handled £25,227, against £21,626 10s, and increase of £3600 10s. Results: — Manawatu Cup, of 400 soys; One mile and a half.—lo Hunting Cat 1, 1 Werohia 2, 5 Round Score 3. Won by three-quarters of a length; two lengths between second and third. Grand Jury . was fourth. Time 2min 35sec. Nursery Handicap, of 130 sovsFive furlongs.—l Laughing Lass 1, 3 Mala 2, 6 Deficit 3. Won by two and,a half lengths, one and a half lengths between second and third. Time lmin 3see. Gillies Handicap, of 120 sovs; Six furlongs.—7 Acceptable 1, 1 Pukeko 2, 8 Jewish .Lad 3. Won by a neck, two lengths between second and tim’d. Silver Jest was fourth. Time lmin 14 4*ss6Ct Fitzherbert Handicap, of lio sovs; Six furlongs.—lo Land Taxi 1, o Invoice 2, 8 Symcony 3. Won by a neck. . third horse half a length away. Full throttle was fourth. Time Imm Id 4-ssgc. Grandstand Handicap, of 145 sovs; One mile and one furlong.—4 Passion Fruit 1, 3 Alby 2, 5 Glenvane 3. Won by a length and a half, half a length between second and third. Pladie was fourth. Time lmin 54sec. WAIPUKURAU JOCKEY CLUB. MAINE WINS THE CUP. (Per Press Association.) HASTINGS, December 26.. The Waipukurau Jockey Clubs summer meeting was held to-day m beautiful weather before a large attendance, Excellent racing was seen. The totalisator investments were £4844 10s, an increase of £432 10s on last year. Results:— Maiden Handicap, of 60 sovs - six furlongs—6 Golden Time 8.7 (Walsh) 1, 3 Bumble 8. 72, 1 Recitation 8.7 3. Won by half a length; a head between second and third. Time, 1.15. Juvenile Handicap, of 60 sovs; five furlongs—2 Mohua 7.13 (Gallinan) 1, 1 Patricia Holm 8.8 2, 3 Marsyas 8.0 3. The only starters. Won by a head; six lengths between second and third. Amalgamation Hack Cup, of 100 J

sovs; one mile and a quarter—l Maine 9.0 (O’Neil) 1, 4 Version 7.2 2, 3 Royal Shift 7.11 3. Won by a head; a length between second and third. Time, 2.9 1-5- . Braeburn Hack Handicap, of 6o sovs; live furlongs —l Lavinia 9.0 (Young) 1, 6 Grcenore 7.10 2, 5 Quake 8.8 3. Won by a length; a length and a half between second and third. Time, 1.1 3-5. Hunter Handicap, of 70 sovs; one mile and a distance—s John Charles 10.13 (Mr McPherson) 1,2 Souchong 11.8 2, 1 Father’s Choice 10.13 3. Won by two lengths each way. Time, 2.0. /

Novice Race, of 60- sovs; six furlongs—l Huntette 9.0 (Young) and 2 Snowball 9.0 (Mullins) (dead-heat) 1, 3 Zionist 8.4 3. Third was a length away. Time, 1.14. Open Flying Handicap, of 80 sovs; seven furlongs—3 Cullus 7.9 (Berrigan) 1, 5 Chopin 7.7 2, 4 Vivienne 7.7 3. Won by three lengths each way. Time, 1.28. Porangahau Hack Handicap, of 65 sovs; one mile —6 Snowball 8.8 (Mullins) 1, 1 Blue Garter 8.5 2, 4 Windward 9.0 3. Won by a head; two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.42.