SPORTING.

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SPORTING.

NEW BRIGHTON T.C.'S SUMMER MEETING. The weather was dull for the opening day of tho New Brighton T.C.'s Summer Meeting. Tho attendance was largo and speculation brisk,- tho totalisator handlings £1G,475, as compared with £15,013 10s for the first day UiSt year. The stewards had occasion to meet after tho running of the Mace Memorial Handicap, a protect being' lodged against the winner, Oi.:ako, for boring, and alter taking evidence the stewards decided to dismiss the protest. All the fields woio large, and the racing particularly good, some excellent finishes being witnessed. The management was in all respects in keeping with the high standard that has been so long associated with tho New Brighton Club's fixtures. The following are the results: — FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP (gaddle), of 75 sovs; second horse 15 eovs, and third 7 eovs from the stake. One mile and a furlong. 14. P. Watson's b g Rudston, by Dominion—Bellman mare, 3pec (R. Ranger) 1 2. A. Gallagher's br g Wild Night, Ssec (Owner) 2 6. T. Going's b g The Clogs, 9sec (J. Douglas) 3 11 King V. Ssec, 10 Paddy Lynd 2seo, 12 Sergeant Havelock 3sec, 5 Pine Bell ssec, 4 Happy Jack Gsec, 1 Bohemian 6sec, 17 Lady Ruby 6sec, 16 Bellona Gsec, 7 Nora a. Bsec, 3 Culverdou Bsec, 8 Lincoln Child Baec, 8 Captain Rothschild Bsec, 2 Sherry Bsec, .14 Special Child Bsec, 11 Exeter Bsec, 9 Estall Ssec, 9 Valuation Bsec, 13 Hildawood lOsec also started. Sherry was in front passing the stand, followed by Culverden and Wild Night. This order was maintained until tho four-furlong post was reached, when Wild Night passed Culverden, and half a furlong further on I'assed Sherry. Rudaton, at this point, was rapidly overhauling the field, closely followed by The Clogs. Halfway down the straight, Rudston drew level with Wild Night, and, in an exciting finish, won by a liead. Tho. Clogs was a length and a half away third. Time, 2min 50 3-ssec. INNOVATION HANDICAP (Harness), of 120 sovs; second horse 24 eovs, and third 12 sovs from the stake. 3.52 or better. One mile and a half. 3. J. Parry's blk m Beewood, by Blackwood—Betty, 6yrs, lOsec (G. Anderson) 1 3. W. Ginn's blk g Gipsy King. 6yrs, lOsec .. .. .. -Owner) 2 5. W. B. Masham's b m Muriel Star. syrs, lOsec .. .. .. (N. L. Price) 3 10 Rewa Rosa lsec, S Paul Dufault Csec. 9 Delta 4sec, 2 Goldstream 4sec, 2 General Joffre lOseo, 11 Foxhill 7see, 7 Dora McKinney Bsec, 11 Sandy Bell lOscc, 4 Lady Renetta lQscc, 13 Dillon Child lOsec, 6 Invictua lOsec, 13 Agnes W. lOsec also started. Beewood Jed from Gipsy King passing the stand, with Invictus and Muriel Star. Along the bock Muriel Star ran into third Elaoe, but Beewood and Gipsy King eld their advantage. Hah> a mile from home Beewood indulged Gipsy King with the lead for a short distance, but before reaching the straight went to tho front again, and, drawing away, won. pulling up, by six lengths: twelve lengths between second and third. Then followed Dillon Child, Rema Rosa, and Dora McKinney. Time, 3min 37 3-ssec.

MACE MEMORIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs: second horso 60 sovs, and third 30 sovs from the etake. 4.*12 or better. Two miles. 3. G. Booker's ch h Oinako, by Harold Dillon—Cjratter.eitc, syre, 9»ec "(R. V. Franks) 1 5. J. Knight' 6 b h Author Dillon, 4yra, 9sec (B. Jarden) 2 4. It. Edwards's rn h Reggi© Huon. 4yrs. 13sec .. (Owner) 3 1 Prince Berlin 3scc. 6 St. Ursula Tsec, 3 General Link lOsee. 8 Irvingwood 7 Young Tohu 13sec, and 2 Tamarisk 13aec also started. Tamarisk, Reggie Huon, and General Link was the order passing tbo 6tand the first time, and on leaving the sFraight the order was the same. Reggie Huon broke, but gathered quickly. Going down the back stretch. Tamarisk and Reggie Huon had a break or half a dozen lengths on the field. On entering the straight Author Dillon and Young Tohu were rapidly overhauling tamarisk and Reggie Huon. Passing tho stand the aonntui timo Huon dashed gast

Tamarisk, and led out of tke straight. About a furlong further on Tamarisk again assumed command, Reggio Huon breaking. Running along the back stretch tho order "was tho same, with Oinako racing into third place. Three furlongs from home Oinako "took the lead, followed by Tamarisk and Author Dillon, Reggie Huon lying fifth. Entering the straight Oinako led from Author Dillon, with Keggio Huon third. _ This order was maintained to tho poet, Oinako winning by a head from Author Dillon, with Reggie Huon about eight lengths away third. Time, 4min 35sec. BOWHILL HANDICAP (saddle), of 130 sovs; second horse 26 oovs, and third 13 soys from tho stake. Smin. or better. Two miles. 3. R. J. Hunro'a ch g Rorke's Drift, hj Driftwood—Specification mare, 4yrs, 14seo .. •• (R- Humphreys) 1 2 T Frost's blk g King Karri, 4yrs, l3eeo ' (H. Frost) 2 0. J. Ijo Breton's ch h Nutwood Junior, 6yrs, 9sec .. •• (J. Wilson) 3 7 Galinda Dou 4sec. 9 Socnery Bsec, 1 Cora Dillon 9sec, 5 Gold Drift Usee, 4 Darkness Usee, and B'Ngaiora Msec also started. Ngaiora'got away well, followed.by Rorke's Drift and King Karri. This order was maintained to the~t?ack stTetch, and. on entering 'it the favourite, Cora Dillon, broke badly, and pulled up. Going down the back stretch Kin<» Karri ran into second place. Entering the straight, Ngairoa, King Karri, and Rorke's Drift were in that order. Going out of the straight Rorke's Drift had displaced Kin" Karri, but running down tho back stretch King Karri assumed command, Nutwood Junior close up. About three furlongs from home Rorke's Drift drew level with Kin" Karri. At the half-distance Rorkes Drift passed King Karri, and ran in an easy winner by ten lengths. Nutwood was fifty vards awav third. Time. 4mm 51sec. SEA VIEW HANDICAP (saddle), of 110 boys; second horso 22 eova, and third 11 sovs 'from the etake. 3.52 or better. One mile and a half. 5 Booker and Franks 6 b m Dora McKinney, by Young McKinney—Dora M aged, 9eeo .. (R. W. Franks) 1 1 C. Alllngton's b m Lady iloth, 4yiß, llsec .. •• •• Wilson) 2 7 W Shellock's b m Havana, aged, sscc (Owner) 3

11 Sweet Pet scr. 6 Palmdalo osec, 10 Agnes Chief 6eec, 13 Monevbox Gsec, 12 Moness (isec, 4 Trooper Dillon Esec, 8 Mopey Bsec, 2 Banknote Ssec, 3 General Joffre lleec, 0 Pallia Usee 14 Royal Irvington llseo also started. At 'the start Royal Irvington showed out, but was soon displaced by Dora McKinney. Just before entering tho straight Tall is fell. When well into the straight Dora McKinncy led, followed by Trooper Dillon and Banknote and this order was maintained to the stand, where Banknote moved up into second place. Going along the back Banknote almost passed Dora McKinney. Lady Moth raoed into third position on entering the straight. Dora McKinney had a good five lengths lead at tho half distance, and Banknote, who was running second, stopped badly. Lady Moth and Havana passing him. This was the order to tho post, Dora McKinney winning by four lengths from La<dy Moth, with Havana two lengths away, third. Time, 3min 41sec. WAIMAIRI HANDICAP (harness), of 120 6ovb ; second horse 24 sovs, and third 12 sovs from tho stake. For unhoppled trotters. 5.5 or better. Two miles. 2. Barlow Bros.' b m Madam Shaw, by Edward Audubon, aged, Tsec (A. Fleming) 1 9. J. Smith's b h Paul Hujn, aged. Gsec (Owner) 2 4 p. Delargey's br g Mayfield. aged, 14scc (J. Brankin) 3

6 Lord Roanchild Isec, 12 Lady Patricia 3sec. 13 Mokau 6eec, 10 Jessie's Dream 7eec, 10 Craibwood 9sec, 7 Norah McKinney lOsec, 1 Mim Kyo 15eec, 8 Paddy Lynd losec, 3 Tonight ITeec, and 5 Cousin Jennie ITsec also started. Paddy Lynd and Miss Rye led th© field out of the straight and on coming to tie bead tlx> leader broke, and Hiss Kyo rushed to the front and established a three lengths lead from Cousin Jennie, who broke badly when running down tho back stretch, enabling Miss Rye to increase her lead by 100 yards, ilifs Ry e still held a commanding lead on leaving the straight, where Madam Shaw ran into third place. This was the order running out of the straight, and on entering the back stretch Madam Shaw passed To-night, ilisa

Ryo broke badly just before reaching the bend Lord Roanchild was coming fast on entering tho straight, Madam Shaw being in tho lead, with Paul Huon cloee up. M dHrim Shaw and Paul Huon dashed to the front at tho half distance, with Mayfield close up, and in a brilliant finish Madam Shaw just got home by a head, Mayfield ten lengths away third. Time, 4min 52 4-sth sec. DASH HANDICAP (harness), of 125 sovs; second horse 25 sovb, and third 12 sovs from the stake. 2.23 or better. One mile. 8. J. Knight's ch g Ben Dillon, by Harold Dillon—Lady Elmo, 4yns, 4sec (B. Jarden) 1 2. Barlow Bros.' blk m Queen Patch, aged, Oseo .. .. .. (A„ Fleming) 2 1. Mr Bealey's b g Sir Elmo, Cyrs, Bsec (J. Bryce) 3 6 Prince Poole 6sec, 12 Seychelles feec, 1 Takio Geec, 4 Lindetta. Bsec, 14 St. Michael Ssec, 13 Chelaton Bsec, 10 Woodvero Jteec, 9 Proud Girl 9ecc, 5 Perfect Day 9sec, 3 Bronzowing 9bcc, 11 Lodestar Eteec, 7 Nord»ca 9eec also started.

(Sir Elmo and Takio wero bracketed.) A good start was effected. Leaving tho straight, Bronzowing, followed by Queen's j Patch, led tho field. Along the back Bronae--1 wing still led, but at the four-furlong post , Queen Patch rushed to the front. Sir Elmo, i ran into third £lace, Ben Dillon, just ! behind him, coming fast. Entering tho I straight Queen Patch wao still in the J lead, with Sir Elmo second and Ben Dillon : close up' third. This order wis maintained until -within fi£ty yarda of the post, wh<*n Ben Dillon rushed past Sir Elmo, and caught Queen Patch on tho post, winning by a head. Third horse a neck away. Time, 2min 15 4-sth sec. •ELECTRIC HANDICAP (m saddle), of 120 bovs * Bocond horse 24 sovs, and third 1sovs'from the stake. Class, 2.23 or bettea-. One mile. ' o. J. Snelling's ch m Annie Dillon, by Harold Dillon—Electric Lase, aged, ssec •• •• •• ( H - * ro,al > 1 10 J. Souths b m Quinaldine, aged.3sec (J. Shaw) 2 7 J H Olliver's b m 0.1.C.. aged, Iseo • ' (F. Holmes, jun.) 3 fl Jack Ashore lsec, 7 Treasure Seeker 3sec (coupled with 0.1.C.), 19 Louie Drift 2aec, 3 Youn" Tohu 2sec, 11 Seychelles 2seo, 4 Bloomfield 3eec, 14 May Dillon 3eec, 6 Irvingwood 3sec, 5 Tiranna. 4«ec, 13 Kirwee ssec, 8 Nordica ssec, and 1 King Lear ssec also started. Annio Dillon took chaise at the start, with Quinaldine and Nordica. in close attendance. At the home turn Nordica lost her place. Annie Dillon led into the straight and won by over a length. Time, 2mm 19 4-sth sec. TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Tho Meeting will be concluded to-day, and, with good fields engaged, there should be some very interesting racing. The New Brighton ' Handicap, tho principal race of the day, has drawn ten acceptors, of very high class, and should furnish a fine contest. Tho Amateur Handioap has, as usual, filled well, and there aro some very smart performers engaged in the ohort-djetanoe events. The fiijst race will start at 12.80 p.m. ( and there will be a special tram Bervice from Cathedral square. The following is the day's card:— SECOND AMATEUR HANDICAP, of 75 sovs* nine furlongs—Tom Sayero scr, Agues Chief 2acc, Foxhill 2sec, Peggy Pryde 2scc, Letticia 3sec, Vermillion 3eec_TaEsy M. 3eec, Rose Gauntlet 4aec, Fanny Maddison 4eec, Lady Teddington Ssec, East Lynn Ssec, Sympathy ssec, Red Dennis soec, Nancy Stair Ssec, Lady Hollywood oseo, Mona Yale oseo, Kleitos Ssec, Accelerate ssec, Elsie Irvington ssec, Trixie Pointer Ssec, Madam Wild wood Ssec, Bello Elmore Proud Elsie 6sec, Littlo Charm 6eec, Agnes Dillon 6eec ( Sweet Cole 6sec, Invictus Geeo, Agnes W. 6sec, Radiance 6eec, Silver Drift teec, Lord Agapanthus 6sec. SHIRLEY HANDICAP (in saddle), of 130 eovs; two mvles—Commander Bell scr. King Capitalist 2sec, Wild Trco 4seo, Jessie's Dream 9eec, Dollywood . lOrsec, Craibwood Usee, Havana 12sec, Albertoria 13sec, Able Bdy 14sec, Paddy Lynd 17sec, Arcadian 17sec, Sergeant Havelock 18sec. NEW BRIGHTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovb; two miles—Admiral Wood scr, Tommy C. 3ecc, Oinako Emilius sscc, Adelaide Direct 6eee, Frandocia 7sec, Sherwood 7eec, Brown Bell 7sec, Capriccio 7sec, Author Dillon 7eeo. SUMMER HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Sinoda ssec, Gold Crest Bsec > Soeptne 9eec, Dayapring 9aec, First Alarm 9sec, Proud Girl lOsec, Willie Lincoln lQseo, Wcodvere lOaec, Imperial Tracey lOsec, Scenery Usee. BEACH HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 eovs; one mile and a half—Proud Girl 3sec, Galindo Lou 3scc, Willie Lincoln 4eec, Bundura 4sec Beewood 4sec, Nordica Ssec, Rorke's Drift saec. Icicle 6sec, Nutwood Jun. te pARK HANDICAP (in harness), of 160 sovs j two males —Olivo L, 36cc, Red Heather 4sec, Galician 4sec, Truganini 6sec, Treasureseeker 6soc, Lord Roanchild 6aec, Madam Shaw Teec, Eruption Bsec, Imperial Crown Ssec, Flamingo 9sec. Mies Vivian lleec, Kelso IU AVO?r HANDICAP (in harness), of 130 eovs; one mile—John Dillon 6cr, Franzalena. 2sec, Ben Dillon 2soc, Mountain Rose Ssec, Lord Dillon 4aec. Prince Poole Geec, Louie Drift Geec, Waterlog 6sec, Takio Geec, Lindetta 7eec, Queen. Patch 7eec. FAREWELL HANDICAP (in saddle), of 125 60vs; one mil©—Crometall ecr, Dalwhinnie lsoc, 0.1.C. 4sec. Submarine 4sec, The Whip 4eec, Jack Ashore 4eec, Franz Josef 4eec. Quinaldine 4«ec, Young Tohu ssec, The Maid ssec, Seychelles seec, Lodestar 6sec, Rothanic 6eoc, First Alarm Geec, Queen Tracey Csec, Bloomfield 6aec. WAIAU RACING CLUB'S ANNUAL MEETING. The following handicaps have been declared: — HACK RACE: six furlongs—Freehold list, Fleurhap (late Mishap) lOst 7lb, Diffidenco lOst 71b, Bonny Girl lOst 71b, Bather Raro lOst, Lloyd George lOat, War Queen lOst, Strop 9st 7lb, Micky Brown Ost Tib, Tommy the Rat 9st 7lb, Blackberry 9st 71b. WELTER HANDICAP; five furlongs— Freehold list 71b, Themis list, Fleurhap (late Mishap) list. Diffidence lOst 71b, Strop lOst. Micky Brown. lOst, Blackberry lOst. WAIAU CUP; one mile and a quarter— Sartosta lOst 7lb. Frangajrui 10at, Waterspray 9srt 10lb, Themis Dei, Diffidence Ost, Bonnv Girl 9st. FLYING HANDICAP; eix furlongs— Fsanganui list, Waterspray list, FreehoM lflbt 7lb. Llovd George Ost 71b. FAREWELL HANDICAP; server furlongs—Sartosta lOst 31b, Waterspray 10s?, Bonny Girl 9si ( GREYMCUTH J.C.'S SUMMER MEETING. The following nominations have been received : TRIAL PLATE, of 50 sovs; five furlongs— Tip-Up, Kiltees, Winning Number, Asturias, Quicksight Lady Hampshire, Brisu, High- ; field. "* 1 ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 50 eovs; five furlongs—Royal Sleeves, Te Arrau, Tyisoii, The Finn, Golden Morn, Divorce, Hymettiuß, Tip- • Up, Whisperer, Kaminohe Multoe, Eron Boy, Chudic, Sir Saraoen, Bonation, Ep- . worth, Pariovna. GREY CUP, of 250 eotb; one mile and a * _pparter—Hyi2tue a Allen DoortCj Waikehua,

Invader. Galiupin, Gienongiy, Slogan, British Hose, Aaland, Pcronilla, I m arose, Xanthes, Rnya 1 Dragoon, Miraculous. PAROA HANDICAP, of 60 soy.*; seven furlongs—Martial Air. Mulford, Clanmena, Invader, Gallupin. Improve. I Vci Light. Clara id Diloas Royal Dragoon. GIESEKIXG HANDICAP of; r,O sovs: about one mile—Bradamante, Triioy. MuJga, Bill, Waikehua, Hap Dha, British Roso, Glenowl. BRUNNER HANDICAP, of CO sovs; six furlongs—Amity, Cianmena, Golden jTorn, Merton, Divorce, Tip-Up, Glencannich, VI inning Number, Ilymettius, "Whisperer, Kaminohe, Eron Boy, Chudic. Sir SaTUcen, Lonation, Epworth, C-araid Dileas. WELTER HANDICAP, cf 65 sovs; seven furlongs—Amity, Te Anau, Lady MiddJelon, Mulga Bill. Invader, Improve, Hap Dha, High field, Glenowl. PETRIE HANDICAP, cf IGO sovs; six furlongs and a. half—Martial Air, Melford. Lady Middle-ton, Clanmena, Golden Morn, Merton, Gallupin Divorce, Tip-Lp, Recorder. Partisan. Whisperer, Red Light. Aaland, Xanthos, Rova.l Dragoon. Miraculous. _ TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of oO ftovfl; eix furlongs—Martial Air C.okW Mom, Divorce, Tip-Up G ' nin" Number. Quicksight. Red Light Hatfield. Bonation, Ciuuid Dileas, Xanthos. FLYING HANDICAP, of 60 eovs; five fur-longs-Royal Slcev&s, Bradamantc, T £? on » The Finn, ifyinettiufl, Lady Hampshire, Man Boy, Brisa, Chudic, Sir Saracen j Epworth; P GrFy VALLEY HANDICAP, of 150 sow; one mile—Hylatrus, Bradamantc. Jeannot, Lady Middleton, Clanmena, Alien Doone, Waikehua, Morton, Invader, Gallupin > lipUp, Glenongly, Slogan, Partisan, British Rcse, Aaland, Peronilla, Imarose, Xanthos, Royal Dragoon, Miraculous. CLAUGHESY HANDICAP, of 60 koto; seven furlongs—Bradamante, Trilby. Mulga Bill, Waikehua., Gallupin, Improve, Hap Dha, British Rose, Glenowl Royal Dragoon. BLACKBALL HANDICAP, of GO sovs; five furlongs and a half—Merton. Tip-Up, Winning Number, Hymettius, Partisan, Whisperer, Kaminohe, Eron Boy, Bonation, Rcva.l Dragoon. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 65 sovs; seven furlongs—Amity, Te A nan, Lady Middleton. Mulga Bill, Waikehua, Invader, Giencanoich, Improve, Hap Dha, Red Light, British Rose, High-field, Glenowl. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; six furlongs and a, half—Hylatus. Melford, Lady Middleton, Clanmena. Merton. Gallupin, Divorce, Recorder, Kiljoy, Whisperer, Kaminohe Aaland, Caraid Dileas, Xantho6, Miraculous.

FAREWELL HANDICAP, of GO eovs; five I furlongs—Royal Sleeves. Martial Air, To Anau, Tyron, The Finn, Golden Morn, TipUp, Kiltess, Hymettius, Whisperer, Lady ' Hampshire, Multoe, Chudic, Sir Saracen, i Bonation, Epworth, Parlovna. j REEFTON J.C.'S MIDSUMMER MEETING, ! (rBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) J RF.F.FTON, December 17. Tfoo following acceptances havo been received: — TRIAL HANDICAP, of 55 sovs j six furlongs—Bradamante Ost lib, Tip-up Bst 12lb, Clanmena Bst lllb, Gallupin Bst Blb, Epworth fist. Sir Saracen 7st. 121b, Miraculous 7st 121b, Highfield 7st 91b. Black Sleeves 7st 7lb, Winning Numbei 7st 7lb, Quicksight 7st 7lb. POINT HANDICAP of RO sovs; sev«n furlongs—Hylatus 9st 4lb. Mclford Bst 101b, Hap Dha Sst olb. British Rose Bst 121b, Mulga Bill Bsl 81b. Xanthos Sst 2lb, Invader 7st 131b, Royal Dragoon 7st 121b. INANGAHUA CUP, of 150 sovs; on©mil© and a quarter—Allen Doone Ost 'lib, Imarose Ost, Glenongly Sst 71b, Martial Air 7st Olb, Invader 7st Olb, Trilby 7st,. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 100 govs; five furlongs—Parlovna 9st 3lb, Chudic Sst lllb,' Tip-up Sst llll), Golden Morn 83t 31b, Multoo Bst 21b, Royal Sleeves Bat lib, Kaminohe Sst lib, Hymettius Bst, Epworth Sst. Whisperer 76t 13lb, Eron Boy 7st 13lb, Sir Saracen 7st 121b, Te Anau 7st 7lb, Black Sleeves 7st 7lb, Lady Hampshire 7st 71b. BOATMAN'S HANDICAP, of 55 sovs; six furlonga and a half —Bradamanto 9st lib, Caraid Dileas Set 9lb. Clanmena 8;t 9lb, Aaland Bst 6lb, Royal Dragoon 7st 121b, Red Light 7st 10lb, Improve 7st 10lb. PROGRESS HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; six furlongs—Merton 9st 61b, Parlovna 96t, Tipun Brtt lllb, Clanmena Sst Olb, Chudic Bst 9ib, Martial Air P3t Sib, Gallupin Sst 81h. Xanthos S3t 2lb, Epworth Bst, Eron Boy 7st 131b, Miraculous 7st 121b, Winning Number 7st 7lb, Munnishant 7st 7lb. MIDLAND WELTER, of 75 eevs: nine furlongs—Jeannot 10st 3lb Mulga Bill 9st lib. Hap Dha Sst 13lb. Amity Sst 101b, Aaland Sst Gib, Waikehua Set, Improve Bst, Red Light Sst. NOTES. The Ashburton Trotting Club wiJl receive nominations of horses that have improved their time at the New Brighton Meeting up to 9 p.m. to-day. Handicaps will appear to-morrow, and acceptances close on Thursday at 9 p.m ; It is reported that the Wanganui Trotting Club have purchased Mrs Foster's property on No. 3 Line for the purposes of a trotting course. The site is convenient to both trams and trains, is well situated with pretty surroundings. and is only about a mile and a half from the Wanganui Post Office. A handsome cup has been presented by Mr J. R. Murphy for the Gisborne Cup event, which is to l>e run on February Ist, 1917. The cup, which was selected by Sir James Carroll in Lon, don. arrived in New Zealand by the Ruahine. Nominations for the Wellington Racing Club's Summer Meeting close at 9 o'clock this evening. Acceptances for the Wyndham Racing Club's Annual Meeting fall due tomorrow night. Rudston. the winner of the First Amateur Handicap at New Brighton, paid a handsome dividend. He Just managed to win by a head from Wild Night. Lady Moth was made a very hot favourite in the .Sea View Handicap, but could do no better than run second to Dora McKinney. She has never accomplished anything in public, and why she was made favourite is a mystery. Many thought Author Dillon won the Mace -flemorial Handicap, but the judge placed Oinako a winner by a head. It was certainly a close finish, still the judgo could easily distinguish the winner. Bank Note ran disappointingly in the I Sea View Handicap, and stopped to a I walk in the straight. This littlo horse j will have to improve considerably if he is to win a., classic race. | Ben Dillon is a good miler. In the Dash Handicap he finished brilliantly. Coming from the back ho raced alongside Queen Patch wh.cn that marc ajj-

pearod to have the racc won, and snatched a victory by a head. H. j? rost handled .\nuio I>illon perfectly vrhen she won tho Elcctric Handicap. The chratnut should ty? heard of again shortly. Cor.a Dillon pulled up in the Bowhill Handicap after Roin£ a furlong, some part of the hopples giving -way. It was rather unfortunate for her supporters, and she had many, being the favourite.