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Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16405, 27 December 1918, Page 8

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RACING AND TROTTING NOTES. (Br "Looeeb-On.") Korcinations for the South Canterbury Jockey Club's Summer Meeting close (it 8 o'clock this evening. Acceptances lor the Southland - Racing Club's Summer Meeting, the Wyndham BaoIng Club's Annual Meeting, and the Greymouth Jockey Club'a Midsummer Meeting . are due to-morrow. ■. Martian's stock continue to win honours for their sire in important races. In the Auckland Cup yesterday two of his renreeentatires, Mascot and Sasanof, finished first and second, and Nanna, another of his get, won the Railway Handicap. Mascot, who is by Martian—Mar? of Argyle, is a sister to Ardenvokr, winner oi the. .Now Zealand Cup in 1916. Solfanella, winner of the Nursery Handicap at Auckland yesterday, is the first of the stock of the imported sire Solferino to win a race in the Dominion. v (Br "Searchlight.") Acceptances for the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's Summer Meeting close at noon to-day. The grass track at New Brighton will be open to-morrow for horses engaged at the Canterbury Park and New Brighton Summer Meetings. Albert Cling, winner of the Aahburton. Trotting Cup Handicap yesterday, went a fine race. The Oamaru-owned pacer loot fully three eeconda at the 6tart, and at the end of a mile was running fifth some distance I behind the leading division. There is no doubt as lo his staying ability, as ovor the last half he showed a fine turn of epeed, and easily accounted for Rorke's Drift and Sympathy, who gavo their best displays to date. Lord Boanchild found the pace too solid, and waa quickly in' trouble. The back-majker3 made little impression on the leaders owing lo the pace eet, and consequently were never dangerous.

Embracer, winner of the Trial Handicap at Ashburton yesterday, is a promising young paosr, being brother to Albert Cling, winner of the Cup Handicap. Embracer is owned and trained by the Oamaru mentor, J. Henderson, who has the eon of Young McKinney in this season's three-year-old classic races.

It could be plainly seen that several of the horses engaged at Aahburton yesterday had not been educated to the yards system, as in the majority of the events there were many who did. not strike a gait at the start.

AUCKLAND R.C.'S SUMMER MEETING. (.ITtESS ASSOCIATION. TELEGRAM.)

AUCKLAND, December 26. The Auckland Racing dub's Summer Meeting opened .to-day in glorious weather. Thero was a record attendance, and the course was in perfect condition. The totalisator investments were .£71,314, as against £76,149 10s on the corresponding day last year, a decrease of £1835 10s. Results:— SHORTLAND PLATE, of 300 sovs; special weights; one mile—i Karo 7 2 Morris 1; 3 Tigritiya 72 2; 3 Melee 77 3. 14 Meltonio 8 2; 16 Master Iney 8 2; 7 Benzine 7 13; ,18 Glucian 1 13; 2 Gold • Kip 7 13; 19 Master Kegel 7 13; 10 Persian Prince 7 13; 15 Whitehall 7 13; 11 Black Lace 7 11; 17 Ditto 7 11; 9 Lady Energy 7 11; 12 Sanacre 7 11; 8 Happy Captain 7 7; 20 Escaped 7 4; 13 Mandrake 7 4; 5 Demoiselle 7 2 and Hinemaru 7 2 bracketed; 6 Afterglow 7 2 and, 3 Mary Bruoo 7 2 bracketed with Tigritiya also started. Mandrake lod from Tigritiya into the straight, where Karo c&mo through on the outside, winning easily by a length and a quarter; a head between second and . third. Time, lm 40s. i

GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, of 1000 sovs. For two-year-olds; colts 8 10, geldings 87; fillies 8 5.' Six furlongs. 1. G. L. Stead's ch c Surveyor by Nassau —Pedometer 810 .. C. Emerson 1 5. Mrs M. A. Perry's ch g Crenidesß 7 2 4. E. Short's ch g Bitholia 8 7 ..3 3 Ermine 8 5; 6 Rebuff 8' 7; Canowindra 8 7; 2 Prince Charloroi 8 7; 9 Emerald Hill 8 7 ; 4 Parorangi . 8 7 bracketed with Bitholia; and 8 Princes Charming 8 5 also started. Surveyor was first away, but was quickly deposed by Bitholia, who led into the straight, where the favourite came through, winning vpry easily by two lengths. Crenides beat Bitholia by a short head for second place. Time, lm 14 4-se. ROBINSON HANDICAP, of 300 bovs; seven furlongs—2 LionaWn 8 6 H. Young 1; 1-Athens 11. 7 7 2; 4 Robur 0 3. 11 Don't 8 2;' 7 -Pierrot 8 2; 18 Step 8 2;»9 Singular 8; 20 Platoon 7 13; 15 Tieki 7 13; 10 Multiplane 7 13; 12 Arch Lassie 7 12; 14 Slipstitoh- 7 12; 17 Miss Leslie 7 12; 3 Queen Abbey 7 12; B'War March 7 10; 16 Empire 79; Mountain Gold-7 7- and Ising*arch T 7 bracketed; 5 New Zealand 7 7 and Arihia 7 2 bracketed; 19 Ma Cppper 7 and Declare 7 bracketed; 13 Whit ford Belle 7 and Debutante 7 bracketed; 4 Golden Petal 7 and Ko Iwi 7 bracketed also started. Queen Abbey wa3 quickly displaced in l the lead by Lionskin, who led to the post, winning by a short head from Athens 11., who finished , well, beating Robur by two lengths and a -half." " Time, lm 27 2-ss. AUCKLAND CUP, of 2750 sovs. Two miles. 3. V. and B. Riddiford's b m Mascot by Martian—Mary of Argyle Syrs 6 13 Morris' 1 1. W. G. Stead's br g Sasanof syrs .962 ,14. W. Colebourne'a br g Blue Cross syra 6 7 .. V. .. .. 3 3 Menelaus 8 11 bracketed with Mascot; 6 Bonnie Maid 7 9; 5 Kilmoon 7 9; 2 Red Ribbon 7 7; 6 Depredation 72; 7 dower 7 2; 8 Rose Pink 7 1; 9 Heathercote 7 1; 11 Cynic 6 11; 16 Colon?!-Soult 6 11; 4 Mangamahoe 6 10; 13 Bingham; and 15 Blackall 6 7 also started. Mascot led practically all the way, and won comfortably by three lengths from Sasanof,' who finished well, beating Blue Cross by two lengths. Red Ribbon was fourth, and Blackall last. Time, 3m 265. GRAFTON HURDLES, of 350 sovs; two miles—i Loyal Arch 9 Warner 1; 6 Gladful 11 12 2; 2 Waimai 10 7 3. 1 Sir Solo 10 12; 5 Tenacious 10; and 3 Hexton 10 also started. Waimai led to the straight entrance; where Loyal Arch came through and won comfortably by two lengths; the same between second and, third. Time, 3m 48s.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs; six furlongs—3 Nanna 7 10 C. Emerson-1; 1 G'azique 8 9 2; 6 Silver Link 7 4 3. 2 King Lupin 9 5 and Mill o' Gowxie 7 6 bracketed; 3 Hymcatra 9 4 bracketed with Nanna;, 5 Form Up 8 11; 4 Onslaught 7 13; 9 Bedford 7 13; 7 Birkenvale 7 9; 10 Downham 7 E; 16 Cardrona 7 3; 8 Demagogue 7; 11 Sheila 6 9; 14 Lnrd Kenilworth 6 9; 17 Gaycium G 8; 13 Waiuta 6 7; 15 Comedy Prince 6 7; 18 Kilbeggan 6 7; and 12 Arran 6 7 also started. Nanna came through, in the straight, and won a good race by. a. neck from Gazique, who finished well, beating Silver Link by-half a length; King Lupin fourth. Time, lm 14 4-Es, NURSERY HANDICAP,, of 350 eovs; five furlongs—s -Solfanello 7 8 A. Reed ,1; 1 Hetaua ?■ 5 2; 3 Sun Daaco 7 7 3. 16 Bindle 7 12: 8 Lady Una 7 7 and Dixie Land 7 5 bracketed; 12 Great Form 7 10; 2 Macduff 7 9; 4 Pentagram 7 9: 16 Harpalus 7 7; 13 Melting 7 7; 7 Negligee 7 7; .1 Valley Queen 7 .5; 9 Phyllona 7 5: 10 Heather Moon 7 5; 11 A rati 7 5; 15 Mistress Biddy 7 5; and 14 Hyrax 7 also startled. Solfanello led practically all the way, [ winning comfortably by a length and a half; I Sun Dance half a length away. Time, lm I 1 3-ss. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 350 sovs; one. mile—4 Uncle Ned 7 13 C. Emerson 1;. 9 All Talk 6 7 2; 1 Teka 8 13 3. 2 Killjoy 8 6; 6-Qleft 8 2; 7 Vagabond 8; 10 Housewife 7 12; 15 Goldsizo 7 12; 3 Glenopal 7 9; 14 Royal Irish 7 9; 13 Moltchikoff 7 3; 15 Tabasco 7 2; 11 Fabriquette 7; 8 Cherry Mart '6 10; aud 12 Alf Delaval 6 7 also started. Killjoy led into the straight, where she was challenged by Uncle Ned, yho won easily by two lengths; Teka .» neck away. Time, lm 38 4-ss. (special to "the press.") AUCKLAND, December 27. Kilrush did a. good gallop on Tuesday morning, and was probably withdrawn from the Cup to be started "in a shorter race at the Meeting. The form of the Auckland-trained horses in nearly all their races wag indifferent. The lady worker® on the totalisator did good service, and it is thought likely the totalisator records will improve as the Auckland R.C. Meeting tulvances. Peneton is being given more than a rough chance in the Onehunga Steeplechase on ths ■ last day of the A.R.C. Meeting. Gluteirino is going well and Ferhaps Gkidful may bo a competitor in that evonfc. HANDICAPS FOR SECOND DAY. WAITEMAXA HANDICAP of 30u eovs; ono mile and a quarter—Kilrush 9 12; Cynio 3 71 Gold Kip 9 2; Tigritiya 9 ; All Talk 9; Melee 8 ll; Black Lace 9 9; Afterglow 8 6; Persian Prince 8 6; Independence 8; Revenue 7 13; Thraoe 7 12; Mandrake 7 12; Lady Energy 7 10; Pierrot 7 10; Sanacre 7 10; Marblo Star 7.10; Glucian 7 10; Master Kegel 7 10; Te Miro 7 8; Multiplane 7 8; SJipstitch 7 7; "War March 7 5; Empire 7 4; New Zealand 7 2; Benzine 7 2; Leingarch : 7 2; Ariha 7 2; Ruatara 7 2; Sol Rosa 7 2; ' Windorah 7; Ma Copper 7; Master Grey 7; Declare 7; Whitehall 7. > BO WEN HANDICAP, of 300 sovs"; sis furlongs—Garcyiwen 9 6; Lionskia 9 C; Gold Kip 9 0; Tigritiya 9 C; Black Lace 8 13; 8 10; Staccato 8 9; Engari 8 9; Beliacity 8 8; Happy Valley 8 8; Athens 11. 8 4; Piraeus 8 2; Do&t S 2; Marenga 8;

Step 6; Queen Abbey 7 11; Platoon 7 10; Tiflka 7 .10; Royal Prince 7 9; Arch Lassie •7 0; Miss Leslie 7 9;' Sea Chief 7 8; War March 7 8, Brown Lock 7 8; Empire 7 8; Mestee 7-6; Mahzoltov 6; Leingarch 7 5; Renona 7 5; .. War Tank 7 5; Pretty Bobbie 7 5; D&nsannor 7 8; General Advance 7 3; General Stephen 7 3;. Belle Noire 7 l; Formalin 7; Ohoroka 7; Admiral Advaftco 7; Actrice 7; St. Diamond 7;Tiamai 7; Golden Petal 7; Koiwi 7; Eangi Aroha 7; Meltonio 7; Monocrat 7; Danseuse 7; Cordite 7. CRITERION HANDICAP, of 350 sots; six furlongs—Crenidea 8 12; Bitholia 8 11; Solfanello 8 7; Ermine 8 4; Yalike** Dan 8 4; Mistian 8; Bindle 7 12; Vasilkov 7 12; No Mistake 7 .11; Cannowinflra 7 11; Parorangi 7 11; Hetana 7 11; Sun Dance 7 10; Pasain' Through 79; Rebuff 79; Finkop 79; Cold Plane 7 7; Flueny 7 7; Princess Charming 7 7; Great Form 77; Mahgoloire 7 7; Macduff 7 6; Glencanny 7 6; Pentagram 7 6; Melting 7 6; Olga Petrova 7 5; Lady Una 7 5; Golden Crozier 7 5: Negligo 7 5; Some Kid 7 5; Heathermoon 7 4; Mistress Biddy 7 4; Arati 7 3; Hyxax 6 12. PONSONBY HURDLES, of SSO sovs; one mile and three-quarters—Gladful 12; Thrace 11 7; Sir Solo 10 8; Gluetamia 10 7; Waimai 10 5; Loyal Arch 10; Tenacious 9 8; : Herton 9 8; Ditto 9 5; Penniless 9 3; Pendoon 9: Tiran 9; 'Northland 9; Polthogue 9: Bloomine 9; Notability 9;' Lady Bunyan 9; Lady Lyddite 9. SUMMER CUP, of 1000T eovB; _ one mile and a quarter—Saeanof 10 2; King . Lupin 9 5; Menelaus 9 2; Gazique 8 12; Volo 8 10; Snnb 8 6; Mascot 8 4; Mullingar 8 4; Devotion 8 4; Uncle Ned 8 4; Nobleman 8 2; Nanna 8 1; Kilinoon 8; Form Up. 7 13; Killjoy 7 13; Red Ribbon 7 13; Punka 7 13; Bedford 7 12; Rebel 7 11; Nystad 7 11; Depredation 7 10; Glendower 7 6; Kilrush 7 6; Rose Pink 7 6; Cloft 7 6; Vagabond 7 S; Detroit 7 5; Almoner 7 5; Hoathercote 7 5; Tauhaaur 7 5; Winter Cherry 7 5; Mangamahoe 7 4; Bagdad 7 4; Long. Range 7 4; Housewife 7 2;, Sir Ralph 7 2; Bine Cross 7 2; Rockfield 7 2; Loyal Arch 7; Lord Kenilworth 7; 'Colonel Soult 7; Trcasida 7; Waiuta 7; Clouston 7; Cynic 7; Sedd-el-Bahr 6 13; Hyllus 6 13; Killard 6 13? Tieritiya 6 9; Cyresian 6 7; Melee 6 7; St. France G7; Royal Star 67; Active 67; Hinemaru 6 7; Risinghajn 6 7; Alteration 6 7; Blackall 67; Tabasco 67; Ruatara 67; Spanner 6 7; Bingham 6 7; Kilbeggan 6 7; Mandrake 67; Damien 67; Belle Noir 67; Railand 6 7; Cheny Maxt 6 7; Ma Copper 6.7; Arch Lassie 6 7; Canzonet 6 7; Slipetitoh 6 7; Happy Captain 6 7.' . Handicaps for the Salisbury Welter are not available.

MANAWATU. B.C/S SUMMER. MEETING.' (PRESS ASSOCIATION' TELEGRAM.) PALMERSTON NORTH, December 26. The first day of the Manawatu Racing ; Club's Summer Meotinsf 'was held to-day in showery weather, and.the attendance was not quite up to that c« last year. The racing was excellent. The totalisator' investments were £40,240, as against £48,401 for the same day last year. Results:— TRIAL_PLATE, of 150 sovs; Beven' fur* longs—7 Hurry Dp 7 10 R. S. Bagby 1; 5 Yankse Jack 8 5 H. Morris 2; 14 Papanui 8 5 R. Manaon 3. 16 Ulsterman 8 5; a Utuwai 8 5; 13 Lepanto 6 6; 6 Grand Duchy 6 5; 3 Sacramento 6 5; 16 Glentour 8 5; 9 Seance 8 5; 8 Rail and 7 10; 15 Dry Up 7 10; II Taunatau 7 10; 1 Moutoa, Ivanova 7 10; 17 Beloved 7 10; 10 7 10; j 4 Esgeranoe 7 10; 17. Kaimotu 7 10; and 12 I True Joy 7 10 also started. Won fairly easily; a length between secondhand third; Utuwai fourth. No time taken. TOROMARU HURDLES, of 200 bovb; one mile and three-quarters—7 W<aipunoa 92 A. McDonald 1; 1 Zola 11 E. Copes take 2; 6 LorcJ Nelson 9 8 J. Tilsley 3. 5 Arlington 11 8; 8 Vacuum 10 "'10; 2 Kurapai 9 9; 8 [ Otara 9 8; 10 The Summit 9 3; 12 Warmth 9; 41 Ore Or© 9; 9 First Lino 9; and 11 (xwynne 9 also started. Won fairly easily; a good race between second and third; Kurapai fourth. Time, 8m IS l-ss. GILLIES HACK HANDICAP, of ISO eovs; six furlongs—t Ahi Ka 7 ll B. Morris 1; 11 King's Armour 8 1 R. Manson 2; 6 Cotillion 7 12 L. Maneon 8. 1 Kipling 9 8; 9 Cooing 8 10; 5 Mill Queen 8 7; 4 Gold Problem 7 8; 8 Namur 7 9; 7 Whit® Ranger 7 7; 3 Penury Rose 7 7; 13 Mystified 7 3; 2 Red Signal 7 4;-14 Tuticorin 7; 12 The Speaker 7; 18 Lord Mu starry 7; 16 Vigilo 4 12; and 10 Crystal Palace 612 also started. Won by a neck after a preat finish; third and fourth close up; Penury Rose fourth. Gold Problem was coupled with the winner. Time, lm 14 2-ss. ' MANAWA'i'U CUP, of .1000 sovs. Ono mile and a half. 2. W. J. Phillips's br g Nobleman by Sir Laddo—Lady Stockwcll Cyrs 8 3 B. Morris 1 4. H. M. CampbeJ's b g Dusky 1 Eve Gyre • 6 7 .. ' .. .. G. McLean 2 9. W. Raleigh's blk c Rewi Poto aged 7 12 F. Johnson 8 .1 Client 9 5; 8 Ladogeur 7 13; 5 Detroit 7 8; 3 Battle Song 7 4; 7 Multive 7 4; 10 Master Moutoa C 7; and 6 Classification 6 7 also started.

Nobleman was prominent throughout, and won comfortably .at the finish from Dusky Etve, who just "teat- Rewi Poto for second place. Client was close up fourth. v Time, 2m 34 4-ss. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 250 eovs; fivo furlongs—l Affectation 8 2 R. S. Bagby 1; 3 Bonny Briar 7 13 Tamplin 2; 13 bycorax 7 Smith 3. 2 Oratress 69; 6 Fulica 7 9; 4 Marula 75; 12 Arch Salute 7 5; 9 North Lobum 7 2; 11 Olynthus 7 2; 11 Halbran 7; 5 War Baby 7; 5 Nursing Sister 7; 7 Asterica 7; 10 Sweet Song 7; 15 Idleness 7; and b American Beauty 7 also started. Affectation was always first or accond, and won nicely iTom Bonny Briar; Sycorax close up Hard; Idleness fourth. Time; lm 2s. - TARARUA HACK WELTER, of 150 eovs; one mile and'3s yards—B Rienzi 713 R. S. Bagby 1; 6 Idle Talk 8 3 Adams 2; 5 Manu 8 8 W. McEwen 3. 4 First Salute 8 12; 7 Quinn's Post 8 10; 1 Moutoa Camp 8 9; 2 Signor Ella 8 7; 11 Courtfield 8 2; 6 Willys Knight 8; 3 Army Servico 7 12; 9 War Scot 7 11, 10 Battle Array 7 11; and 12 Volonia 7 11 also started. Heads separated the placed horees; Army Service close up fourth.

FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, of 500 | sove; six furlongs—6 Njatad 8 4 W. Bell 1; 5 Pennon 6 7 P. Rayner 2; 1 Croesus 0 6 P. ' Brady 3. 14 Sweet Corn-8 13; 10 Waimatao I 8 12; 3 Acre 8 7; 4 Inah 8; 7 Bo Peep 7 13; 2 Torfrida 7 l*i; 9 All Over 7 6; 15 Tressida : 7 2; 8 Chimera 7 1; 13 Sweet Tiprerarv ! P 19; 12 Glorify 6 8; 11 Damien 67: 17 Tavistock 6 7; and 16 Haetie 6 7 qlso started. Won comfortably by a length; haJf a length between second and third; Bo Peep fourth. Time, lm 13 l-sa. GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of 300 sov«; one mile and 55 yards—6 Hydros 8 C. Price 1; 8 Hyginns 7 11 J. Dwyer 2; 4 Multaine 7 11 W. McEwen 3. 5 Bagdad 8 0; 3 Rude 7 11; 2 Elocution 7 11; 1 Galore 7 8;' 9 Tangahau 7 7; 7 Risingham 7 3; 12 "Want 6 13; ar.d 10 The Speaker 6*7 also started. Hyguias and Galore carried on the ninrin? until the araignt was reached, whero Hydras came through and won by a narrow margin; Mult nine a length away third; Galore fourth. Time, ]m 44 l-sa. ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY. KELVIN HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sov 3 ; one mile and 55 yards—Cooing 8 11: Rienzi 8 10; Manu 8 8; First Salute 8 7: Quinn'a Poet 8 4; Signorella 8 lj Penury Rose 7 9; J

Courtfield 79; Willy's Knight 74; Army Service 7 2; llailiand 7: War Scot 7.

TE MATAI HURDLES HANDICAP, of 200 sove; one mile and a half—Zolfl 11 8; Arlington 11 7; Wiaipunoa 10 9; Kuiapai 99; Otara 9 5; Ore Ore 98; Turpinite 9; Warmoth 9; Rising Tido 9; First Line 9.

HIGHDEN HACK HANDICAP, of 150 govs; six furlongs—lf ill Queen 8 6j Cotillion 8 3; Gold Problem 7 9; MoutJfc. Ivanovo 7 9; White Ranger 7 7; Red Signal 7 4; Seance 6 12; Esperonoo 6 12; Borealis 6 12; True Joy 6 12; Tuticorn 6 12; Kaimoi 6 12; Lord Musketry 6 12; Zafoism 6 12; Kohu 6 12; Wonder S 12; Crystal Palace 0 12: Volito G 12.

PRESIDENTS HANDICAP, of 700 mto; one mile and a quarter—itewj Poto 8 5; Ladoguer 8 5; Hydiua 8 3; Detroit 7 11; Dusky Eve 7 4; Multive 7 4: T"~«ai'la 7 3; Multaino 72; Galore 6 7; Classification 67.

PALMERSTON NORTH STAKES, of 500 eova; six furlongs—Nystad 93; Croesus 8 12; Kipling 8 7; Pennon 8 G; 80-P«ep 8 13; Torfrida 8 13; Affectation G 12; Olynthus 6 6; North Lob urn G 6; Morthene G 6; Asterina 6 4.

TERRACE HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 sovo; eeven furlongs—ldle Talk 8 10; Moutoa Camp 8 8; Quinn's Post 8 8; Hurry Up 8 8; Philomela 8 G; Naniur 8 5; Courtfield 7 13; Red Signal 7 11; tfcuwai 7 8; The Speaker 7 7'; Khatmandu 7 7; Vigilo 7 7; Grand Duohy 7 7; Somme Girl 7 7; Old Gold 7 7; Werrowo 7 7; Lepanto 7 7; Battle Array 7 7; March On 7 7. AWAPUNI HANDICAP, of 400 sore; six furlongß—Waimatoa. 9; Sweet Corn 8 13; Aero 87; Inah 83; Crowhuwt 7 12; Chimera 74; Da/mien 6 9; Haatia 6 7.

CAMP HANDICAP, of 250 oova; one mile and 55 yards—Hydrua 9 2; Orleans 8 6;. All Over 8 6; Bagdad £t 6; Glorify 8 8; Hyginns 8: Multaino 7 11: Rude 7 10: Tavistock 7; Hyttus 7; Bronb Delaval 7; .Risingham <3 12.

DUNEDHT' J.tf.'S SUMMER MEETING. (FKESS assoctatton telegram.)

DUNEDIN, December 26. The Dunedin Jookey Club's Summer Meeting was held to-day. in fin© weather, with a large attendance. The sum of £22,783 was put through the machine, as compared with £17,495 10s on the corresponding day last year. Results: —

SUMMER HURDLES, of 130 eovs; one mile -and three-quarters—2 Calm a 9W. Robinson 1; 4 Grafton Tot. 0 O. Reed 2; 1 Vascular ;il 9 F. Ellia 3. 3 Silver Shield 10 6 also started. Calma led over" tho first fence, followed by Grafton Tot and/ Silver Shield. The last-named fell at the half-mile post. Calma- won by a' length;' third' horse & .little over a length away. Time, 8m 265.

SALISBURY HANDICAP, of 120 eovs; one mile—3 Fleotham 8 11 W. Robinson 1; 7 Bandy 7 9 D. Cotton 2; 8 Loohella 7 1 Z Tileon 3. 4 Mariann© 9 4; 1 Sleepy Head 8 9; - 5 Hylans B 6; Q Thistle Crown 8 2; 6 Seamaid 7 7; and '9 Wingform 7 7 also started. Wingform led at the start, but Bandy and Seamaid were in front after going half a mile. Fleetham made a run in the straight, winning by a nose; Lochella lee« than a length away. Time, lm 48s. OTAGO HANDICAP, of 600 eova; one mile and a half—i Rorke'a Drift 9 F. E>. Jones 1; 5 Thaddeus 7 9 C. Dawson 2; 6 Taike Down 7 R. Reed 3. 2 Adjutant 8 10'; 3 Sedd-el-Bahr 7 9; and 4 Spangle 7 also etarted, Take Down rushed -to 4he front, with Rorke's Drift and Sedd-el-Bahr nert. Rorke's Drift led into the straight, andwon by a length; third a similar distance away. Time, 2m 37 4-ss.

.TRIAL STAKES, of 100 uotb; eevea furlongs—l Eleus 713 W. Robinson 1; 8 Pax 8 A, Ruthven 2; 4 Red Tape 8 3 R. Reed 3. 2 Martifora 6 1; 5. Lady Superior 8 1; 7 Greekson 7 13; 3 Bondage 7 13; 6 Adelina 7 11; and 9 Glamis 7 11 also etarted. Pax showed clear after going a furlong-, with Eleus and Greekson next. Eleus caught Pax at the distance, and won by'half a length; third a length away. Time, lm 30s. FEDERAL HANDICAP, of 250 soys;. six furlongs—2 Kilbrogan 8 18 J. Olsen l; 6 Redehire 7 I. Tilson 2; 4 Braid 7 12 W. Bush 3. 8 Mohawk 91; 3 Buller 8 12; 1 iPalamon 8 3;5 Pyjama 7 11; 9 Benefit 7 8; and 7 Spcctual 7 also etarted. Benefit'and Redshire mnde the early rumine. but in the straight Kilbregan came through and won by a length; third a length and a half away. Time, lm 16 3-Ss.- # TOKIA WELTER, of 150 soys ; on© mile— 3 Burrangong 9' 2' McKay 1; 2 Helicon 810 Ruthven 2; 4 Matty 8 4 McLell&n 3. 9 Salzburg 8 13; 1 Tin Soldier 8 13; 7 Nocturnal 8 9;. 6 Awahou 8 2; 8 Achille&s 8; and S Hiero 8 also etarted. Achilleus. and Awahou led past the six furlongs post from Helicon and Burrangong. Helicon was just in front of Siirranffong roundiusr for the turn. Helicon led into the straight, but Burrangong cam® oh the inside at the distance, and won well by over a length; Helicon a length, in front of Matty. Time, lm 42 l-ss. BT7RNSIDE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; six furloncs—l Bon Spec 8 9 F. Porter 1; 2 Wild Night 8 5 Shore 2; 11 Cave Rock 8 9 Anderton 3. 9 Rokelaine 8 11; 4 Triple Entente 8 9; 6 Black Mountain 8 8; 7 Revolution 8 7; 8 Admiral Talbot 8 7; 10. Etta 8 6; 5 Bombproof 8 3; 12 White Tips 8; and 3 Once More 8 alto started. Bon Spec was first to leave the mark, end led the field from stars to finish, winning by five lengths. Wild Nieht came with a late run in tho straight and beat Rokelaine by two lengths. Time, lm 15 3-ss.

FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 130 boto; aoren furlonps—2 Subterfuee 84 F. Porter 1; 5 Bon 7 C. Bask -2; 1 Linden 8 13 Anderton 3. 4 Tin Soldier 8 4:8 Benefit 8 2; and 6 Hiero 7 2 also started. Bon and Subte-rfuse were first to show out from a ijood start, hut immediately gave wav to Benefit. Linden showed the way to the. turn, with Hfcro next. Inside the distance Subterfuge challenged. Bon H-'.so appearing on the scene from a good way bnclr. In a good finish Subterfuge won l,v half a length: Bon a neck in front of Linden. Time, lm 295. SOUTHLAND Jf.C.'S SUMMEE MEETING. (PEESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) DUNEDIN, December 26. The. following handicaps have been deNEW YEAR HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; b:x furlongs—Admiral Talbot 9; Elena 9; Jack Symons 9; Revolution 8 10; Thistlecrown 8 3: Grafton Tot 8 2;— Flag Lieutenant 8 1; Lady Superior 8; Bondage 7 12; Monymusk 7 11; Sisyphus 7 10; Turton 7 10; Adelina 7 7; Air Gun 7 7; All Rain 77; tClothilde 7 7; Favianus 7 7: Gabexlunzie 7 7; Glamis 7 7; Greek Son 7 7; Lady Pallas 77; Marching Order 77; Marti.fore 7 7; Mettle Drift 7 7; Mirza 7 7; Onco More 7 7; Oaterman 7 7; Bed Eagle 7 7; Spanish Queen 7 7. MAKAREWA SADDLE TROT, of 175 sovs; claee 3.45; arrlb mile and a half— Carol scr; First Chimes ecr; Jolly Major scr; Odd Socks ecr; Ouimet acr; Solace ecr; Young Star Pointer ecr; Blue Chimes 12yds bhd; Royal Step 12yds bhd; Satin Boy 12yds bhd; Seaward Spot 12yds bhd; Sweet Child J'"v is 1; n ora L'erbv 36yds bhd; Eros 3Gyds bhd; Roll Up 36yds bhd; Freetrade 4fiyds bhd; Malice 48yde. bhd; 'Matty's Boy 48yds bhd; Rose Chimes 48vds bhd; South Star 4Syds bhd; Dandy Chimes 72vds bhd; Sir Gavin 96yds bhd; Gladiola 120 yds bhd; Wild Cherry 120 yds bhd; Bill Brows 132 yds bhd; Papecto 132 yds bhdj Silver Shoe 132yda bhd.

INVERCARGILL CUP HANDICAP, o! 1000 oovs; one mile and a quarter—Rorke'ff Drift 9 7; Kilboyno 9 3; Adjutant 8 11; Margarine 8 11; Samiol 8 10; Kilbrogan'B 1; John Barleycorn 8 10; Sedd-01-BaHr 7 7; " Thaddeus 7 G; Golden King 7 6; Gun real 76; Marianne 73; Burrangong 73; Majesty., koff 7 3; Linden 7 3; Subterfuge 7 3; Tin Soldier 7 3; Daytime 7; Fleetham 7;Marea 7; Mazama 7; Aycliffo G 12; Rieingham . 6 10; Royal Star 6 9; Spanglo 6 9; Xjlkea 6 8; Btadv 0 7.

WAIKIWI'HANDICAP, of 130 soys; seven furlongs—Bureungong 9 2; Linden 9 2; Golden King 8 18; Guurest 8 13; Aycliifo 8 11; Achillcus !} 10; Flecthau 8 10; Kflmeedy 8 8; Spyglass 8 8; Glenapoueo ft 7; Highwater 87; Pyjama 85; Kauwheio 8,4; i Tremena 8 4; Bon 8 3; Kilkeo 8 3; Sleepy' Head 8 3; Admiral Talbot 8 2; Beljshirt 8 1; Red Admiral 8; Takedown 8; Awtaofe 1 7 12; Jock 7 12; Multoe 7 12; Orderdoim 7 12; Vocation 7 12; Hylans 79; Calms 7-8;". Lochella 7 7; Martifors 7 7; Partisan ?;3lSalzburg 7 .7; -Seamaid 7 7. FLYING HANDICAP, of 400 dots;' «!* furlongs—Kilboyno 9 11; Mlchaela 9 9; Ma. hawk 8 10; Buller 8 9; Kilbrog&n 8 9; PiUmon 84; Linden 7 11; Daytime 78; BpA" Spec 7 7.; Braid 7 6; Helicon 7 6; Pyjuh* Glcnsponse 7 5; Kauwhero 7 £; Ukh 75; Matty 7 5; Rcasliire 7; Spectual 6 11; • Sleepy Head 6 11; Bombproof 6 7; 0o» More 6 7.

ORETI HARNESS TRdT, of 150 tan; one mile and a half —Baritone ecr; G„ M. Dillon scr; Guy Wild scr; India scr; Ja> ponica Bcr; Kapuka Lass ecr; Lewis Mo* Kinney Bcr; Mooney ecr; New Count ecr; Pet Child scr; Rothetar ecr; Sirrah J. scr; iSpotswood ecr; Tahiti ecr; Royal .Hope 12yds bhd; Young Weary :12yds bnd; Princess Cole 24yds bhd; Lena Mohr6oyda bhd; Hazclfield 96yds blid; War Cbimes 96yd« bhd; Evening Chimes 120 yds bhd: I/ucky Prince 120 yds bhd; Ouimet 120yaa bhd; Satin Boy 132 yds bhd; Cross Battery 168 yds bhd; ' Malice 168 yds bhd; Dandy Chimes 192 yds bhd. ' 1 ' A VENAL WELTER HANDICAP, of 180 eovs; sis furlongs—Admiral Talbot 9 Eleus 9 1; Nocturnal 9 1; Bon Speo 9; Roka*' lalne 9; Black Mountain 8 12; Braid 8 13 i' Etta 8,12; Orderdown 8 12; Revolution 8,13; Dorian 8 10; Red Admiral 8 10; Triple Enten to 8 8; Erroneous 8 7; Mussulman BTJ Wild Night 8 7; Bonally 8 6; Bondage B'6; Cave . Rock 8 4;. Bombproof 8; Caimot S; Fabjanus 8; Glamis 8; Greek Son 8; Lady Pallas 8; Martifore 8; Recovary .8. WaIHOPAI HANDICAP, of 250 ebvs; cms mile—Samiel 9 4; Kilbrogan • 8 1;. Palimon 8 7; Thaddeus 8 5; Sedd-01-Bahr 8 4; Bur* xangong 8 2; Daytime 7 13; Gunrfcst 7 13; Golden King-7 13; Royal Star 7 13; Tin Soldier 7 12; Subterfugo 7 12; Aycliffe 7 11; . Fleethanr7 11; Marianne 7 11;' Tremena 7 9;. Kilmeedy 7 7; Highwater 7 6; Majestikoff i 7 6; Helicon 7 6; Matty 7 6; Bon 7 4} Kauwhero 7 4; Bandy 7; • Bellshire 7; Spangle 7; Jock G 12; Bondage 6 7; Loohelli 6 7; Sisyphuß 6 7. - ' TARANAKI J.C.'S CHRISTMAS MEETING. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAH.) ' NEW PLYMOUTH, December 26. Tbe Taranaki Jockey Club's ChristmM Meeting was held to-day in'glorious weather, with a record attendance. The totalisator handled a record sum of £25,097, ea against £24,113 ou the' same day last year. ■ The only mishap occurred by Passin' TOrough lashing out and injuring O'Haro, rider of Occasion, on the thigh, necessitating his removal to » hospital. Results:— HUATOKI PLATE, of 135 sore; weight* for-age; seven furlongs—lo Gpianfonn MoDonell 1; 4 Aoplaud 2; 1 Hallow 8. 12 Ta. kanganui; 5 To Toa; 9 Reopai; 15 Khar, touro; 7 Lord Formby; 14 Spinifex; 8 Romance; 13 Cammcy; 2 Genskus; 3 Otonga; 6 Anserine; and 11 Haloyon also started. Won by a bare half. length; same between second and third. Time, lm 85 2-sa. STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sots; six furlongs—l Movement 9 2 Hender- ® 3®omac 8 6 2; 6 Munition 7 8 B.' 5 Kaimanawanui 7 12; 4 Self Alliance 7 2.: and 7 Seaaprito 7 also started. Won easily W six lengths; third half a length away. Time, lm 155., .. . RAHOTU HACK HURDLES, of 175 sor»r one mile and a half—4 Simple Sam 9 7 Ayrwij J! 1 , Goldon Grafton 10 2; 2 Veto 10 n 3 Polthogue 9 9; 6 Speedwell Max 9 7~; 7* Master Grecian^9; and 5 Master Webster 93 ak;o started. Won by four lengths; Veto* 81 * lengths back. Time, 2m 545. i BOROUGH HACK HANDICAP, of 15ft' f rl ° B Ss-4 Madam jJistiri 9 L. Nodder 1, 3 Carmel Arch 8 7 2; 7 Jane Douglas 7 3. 2 Occasion 8 2; 1 Piano 7 18* * "• ■m ni TT° n 7 9; , 6 Metallum 7 6; 9 ElevaiU tt'„- Ha J' elB < a<:k 7; 13 Spread Eagle 7; 8 Huipoto 7; 11 Royal Divoroe, 7; and 11 ■

jjolit" 7 also started. Won by a. neck. Time, In rURTSTMAS HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; J?mil. and a Clay 7 0 Henderson 1; Dingle 8 2 2; Winning Shot . q 3 Alteration 8; Royal Park ' Piddington Green 7 7; Munster 7 a; Gipsy I*l, 6 10; and Perfect Day 6 7 alao sturted. Won t>y a wck '• a similar distance between WELTER, of 135 MT s; seven furlongs-1 Nemaline 9 Hender•nn 1: 3 9 4 2; 2 Trombone 9 11 3. 5 Clans 9 12: 9 Norroamby 9 7; 4 Applaud » i- 11 Lord Formbv 9; 10 Prince lormby n. 8 Marshal Neil 9; and G Cadet 9 also tt'orted. Won by a len-tli. Time, lm 30 2-36. TIKORANGI HACK STAKES of 125 sots; weight S; five furlongs—2 Madam Rie4nri Ward 1; 5 Passin Through 2; 1 \ ance 3 r, Occasion; 4 Piano; 9 Cammey; 6 Bisoene; S Marble Bar; 8 Somo GiH;and 10 Vaster Curran also started. Won by a w,<rtb. Time, ltn 2 2-ss. . - VVyIVG HANDICAP, of 200 sow; sixfur,o;„_6 Tirana 7 S McDonell 1; 3 SUrengo 0 7" o. 2 Hushman 8 9 3. 4 Royal Chef ' 111 •"{ Movement 7 10; and 5 Momac 7 also started. Won by a length. Time, lm 14 2-os. WYNDHAM R.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) DUNEDIN. December 26. The following' handicaps have been declared:— TRIAL PLATE, of 75 eovs: five furlongs— Eleus 9 ! Lady Superior 9; Revolution 8 7; Fla» Lieutenant 8 2; Once Motb 8 2; Mony- ' mu/k 8: Glamis 7 12; Adelina. 7 12; Airgun 7 12: Clothilde 7 12; Fabianus 7 12; Graf•(.jn~Tot 7 12; Mettle Drift 7 12; Callander 7 13; Os term an 7 12; Spanish Queen 7 12; Lima 7 12. HANDICAP CLASS TROT (in hameee). of 125 soys; class 5.4; two miles—Satin Boy »cr; Lucky Prince ecr; Evening Chimes icr; Blue Chimes 36yds bhd: Jolly Major 36yds bhd; Cross Battery 36yds bhd; Elma, Boy 48yds bhd: Freetrade 60yds bhd; Sobriquet 6Qyds bhd; Barooga 60yds bhd; Dora Derby 72yds bhd. WYNDHAM CUP, of 300 sots; ono mile and a quarter—Rorke's Drift 9 12; Kilbrojan 8 5; Thaddeus 7 12; Golden King 1 7 7; Sedd-el-Bahr 7 5; Burrangong 7 5;. Subterfuge 7 5; Fleetham 7 5; Daytime 7 5; Marianne 7 4; Linden 7 3; Tin Soldier 7; Aycliffe 7; Bellshire 6 13; Bon 6 12; Tretoena G 12: Nocturnal 6 12; Spanglo 6 11; Jock 6 9; Takedown 6 7; Hiero 6 7; Bandy 6 7; Red Tape 67; Seamaid 67; Lochelia 6 7. MIMIHAU HANDICAP, of 100 eovs; six furlongs—Bon Spec 9 2: Rokelaino 8 12; Orderdown 8 10; Black Mountain 8 9; Cave Rock 8 9; Thisilecrown 8 5; Jack Symonds A 5; Eleus 8 5; Canainana 8 5; Erroneous S 2; Revolution 8; Nocturnal 8; Flag Lieutenant 7 11; Martifors 7 10: Bombproof 7 9: Once Moro 7 9; Glamis 7 7; Callander 7 7; Fabianua 7 7. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 115 eovs; lix furlongs—Buller 9 6; Redehire 7 12; Pyjama 7 11; Kilmeedy 7 11; Matty 7 10; Kauwhero 7 10; Glensponse 7 10; Bellshire 7 9; Rokelaine 7 5; Orderdown 7 3; Sleepy Head 7 2; Hiero 7 2. new year handicap, of no eovs; srven furlongs—Kilbrogan 9 7; Golden King> 8 11; Helicon 8 11; Gnurest 8 10; Linden B 8; Fleetham 8 3: Daytime 8 3; High Water 8 3; Matty 8 2; Tin Soldier 8 2; Kauwhero 8 1; Kilkee 8; Tremena 7 13; Achillcus 7 .12; Bon 7 12; Hylans 7 7; Jock 7 7; Salzburg 7 7; Ja-cJ: 'oymonds 7 7; Sleepy Head 7 C; Red Admiral 7 5; Bandy 7 5; Krroncous 7 3; Bondage 7 3; 'Hiero 7 3; Brooksdale 6 12; Lochelia 6 12. HANDICAP TROT (in saddle), of 105 eovs; class 3.12; one mile and a quarter—Baritone scr; Brown Owl ecr; Moonglow scr; Pet Child scr; Lucalena scr; Tex Child ecr; Princess Cole scr; Lena Khor 24yds bhd; Evening Chimes 21yds bhd: Satin Boy 24yds bhd; HazeLleld 36yde bhd; First Chimes 'oyds bhd; Sirrah J. COyds bhd; Freetrade ,'2ydS bhd; Glad field 84yds bhd; South Star JGyda bhd; Moorland 204 yds bhd. KAIKOURA R.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING. (special to "mp pbess.") KAIKOURA, December 26. The Kaikoura Racing Club's Annual Meeting was held to-day in splendid weather. There was a good attendance, and interesting racing. After the Cup race, Mr It. vV? Forbes, M.P., presented the owner of the winner with a cup valued at £10, tho gift of Mr Ales. Boyle. Results: — MAIDEN PLATEi, of 8 eovs; weight-for- »£»; four furlongs and a half—Sea Wasp 1; Snooker S 12 2; Corncake 8 11 3. Also siart- . ,«d— Onawo 8 12: Bridechild 8 12; ArmenV/'tiercs 8 12; Rohutu 8 10; Dolly 8 10; Maori Girl 8 10; Country Girl 8 10; Tho Nark 8 9.

MAIDEN TROT HANDICAP, of 8 sovs; oils mile and a half—Vimatia scr 1; Belgian King 4s 2; King of Lydia 4s 3. ' Twelvo started. DISTRICT HACK HANDICAP, of if? sovs; six furlongs—Milidi 10 5 1; Onawc 0 n 2; Snooker 9 3. . .. KAIKOURA CUP, of 25 sovs; one mile and a quarter—St. Curio 10 9 l; Caper 9 2; Glenspring 10 5 3. Also started—Onawe 0. PRESIDENT'S TROT HANDICAP, of 15 eova; one mile and a half—lmperial Fan 22a 1; Vimalia ISs 2; Belgian King 22s 3. Eleven started. PUBLICANS' HANDICAP, of lo sovs; six furlongs—St. Curio 10 13 1; Caper 9 3 2; Glenspring 10 8 3. Seven started. RACING CLUB TROT HANDICAP, of 20 sovs; two miles—Bill Hoult 27s 1; Imperial Fan 27s 2; Bonnie Child 30s 3. ENGLISH RACING. (By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright) (Reutcr's Telegrams.) LONDON, December 24. ' The Jockey Club announces the resumption of racing on' the pre-war scale, including the Derby at Epsom on June 4th. V.A.T.C. DECEMBER MEETING. (By Cable.—Press Association.—.Copyright.) MELBOURNE, December 26. The following is the result of the HOPETOUN CUP, of 650 sovs. One mile and three furlongs. Robinson and Clark's b h Escomb by •' Challacombe—Escalade 6yrs .. + Robinson and Clark's b -» Accrington by Acclaim—Sourabaya syra .. .. t C. "Watson's b m Quiara by St. Amant— Mrs Quickly 6yrs .. .. .. S Time, 2m ,255. AUSTRALIAN J.C. SUMMER MEETING. (By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.) SYDNEY, December 26. Thb following arc the results of the principal events: — , DECEMBER STAKES, a sweepstakes of 10 6ova each with 1000 sovs added. For two-rear-olds. Colts fist 101b, geldings Bsi 71'o, fillies Bst slb. Five furlongs T. Fox's b f Aluisgivcr by Almissa—Royal Favour .. i" J. Campbell Wood's b f Tarcotme by Varco —Routine •• •• - W. Daly's b f Shapely by Charlemagne ll.—-Symmetria ' •• • • , •• Won by three-quarters of a lengtn. lime, SUMMER C.UP, of 1200 soveT One mile and . . five furlongs. S. Hordern's br g Arch Marella by Marble Arch—SeatonftUa 6yrs 8 2 ... .. i 11. Richards's b m Bee by Martian—Lady n J. Devon*# I blifh Linglo by Linacro-Lady finish Arch Marella won by a short head.. Time, 2m 45Js. WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB'S MEETING. ■ (press association telegram.) WESTPORT, December .26. The embargo on Denniston, and witl) it the

WestpoTt Trotting Club's Meeting, has been lifted by Dr. Chesson. Consequently the Meeting will now be hold on Saturday.

ASHBURTON T.C.'S SUMMER MEETING. Tho Ashburton Trotting Club held its Sum-

mer Meeting yesterday in fine weather. The 6pecial train from Christchurck was largely patronised, and there was a record attendance. Speculation was brisk, the sum of £16,383 passing through the totalkator, as against .£13,552 for the -same Meeting last year, an increase cf £2831. Results : — TRIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 125 novs; second 35 sovs. and third 10 6ovs from stake. 3.57 class. One mile and a half. 1. J. Henderson's br f? Embracer by Young McKinney—Embrace ecr Owner 1 13. C. E. North's b m Pleasant Mount syrs 36yds bhd .. W. Warren 2 11. C. Hutchinson's b g Fernmoor 4yra 24yds bhd .. •• Owner _ 3 6 Merry Thorpe pc.r; 5 Beannan Bride ecr; 12 Wakanui 12yds bhd; 2 Coalfield 12; 14 Winnie G. 12; 9 Eileywocd 12; 10 Outstep 12; 8 Moon Drift 12; 7 Sunred 12 and Walter Raleigh 12 (bracketed); 4 Emperor 24 and 3 Peter Dillon 36 also started. From an uneven etart Wakanui showed the way to Embracer and Fernmoor. With six furlongs- covered the field closed -up, and Wakanui lost his place. Embracer then took charge, and was never seriously troubled, winning by two lengths from the fast-finish-ine Pleasant Mount. Fernmoor was thiid, eight lengths in front of Peter Dillon and Walter Baleisrb. Times, 3m 39 3-se, Sm SB 4-ss, 3m 41 3-5«. MITCHAM HANDICAP (in saddle), of 125 sovs; second 15 sovs, and third 10 novs from stake. For unhonpled trotters • only. One mile and a half. 3. R. Jones's br m Miss Lorna by Youns McKinney—Stanley mare aged 49vds bhd • • • • .. R. Allan 1 2. H. E. Barnes's ch g Arcadian aged 48y.1s bhd .. .. Owner 2 7. J. Armstrong's b g Elley 6yrs 12yds bhd .. .. .. Owner 3

10 G-rand Dillon scr, 1 Doodernll scr, 4 Rita Rose 12yds bhd: 9 Ruffy 12; 8 Hostage 84: 5 Jamn Maddison 84; 11 Bow Bella 108; and 6 Mushroom 168 also started. Rita Rose, Elley, and Dooderall led past the etan-J, being ten lengths in front of Miss Lorna and Arcadian. At. the end of seven furlonsrs Rita Rose and Elley retired beaten, and Miss Lorna went to the front, followed by Arcadian, Elley. and Dooderall. A furloner from homo Arcadian threw out a strong challenge, but broke when under pressure, and Miss Lorna was never hea'Jed. winning by three lengths from Arcadian. Elley was third eirrht lenerths away. Then came Dooderall and Rita Rose. Times, 3m 46 3-ss, 3m 47 3-ss. and 3m 54 4-ss. ASHBURTON TROTTING CUP HANDICAP (in harness), of 500 eovs; second 65 govs, and third 35 sovs from stake. 4.40 olass. Two miles. 2. H. Green's b g Albert Cling 4yrs by Young McKinney—Embrace 12yds bhd J. Henderson 1 8. R. J. Mtraro'a ch g Rorke's Drift 6yrs scr .. .. ... Owner 2 5. F. L. Gracefieldls b m Sympathy 6yrs ecr .. .. M. Edwards <3 3. A. R. Edgerton'a ch g Lord Roanchild aged ecr .. .. R. Allan 0 3. Edgerton and Pollock's blk g Tamarisk aged 12yds bhd .. R. Dunn 0 7. R. G. C. Munro's b m Stanley's Child aged 48yds bhd .. . R. Logan 0 5. R. McDonnell's b m Evelyn aged 60yds bhd .. .. .. Owner 0 4. P. MoNeill's blk g Lord Mintc 6vra 60yds bhd .. .A. Butterfield 0 1. Mrs A. M. Seymour's b H Mintson aged 48yds bhd .. .. W. Smith 0 1. W. H. Norton's b m Trix Pointer syxs 60yds bhd .. .. F. Holmes 0 1. Mrs A. M. Seymour's b h Admiral Wood aged 132 yds bhd .. J. Brankin 0 Tamarisk and Lord Roanchild, and Mintson, Trix Pointer, and Admiral Wood were bracketed on the machine. Rorke's Drift, Lord Roanchild, and Tama/risk showed the way at the start, the others being buncher! several lengths away. Passing the stand the order was Rorke's Drift, Tamarisk, Sympathy, Trix Pointer, Stanley's Child, and Albert Cling. Going down the back Sympathy went to the front, and Tamarisk and Trix Pointer lost their places. With a furlong to go Albert Cling came with a well-sustained run and l>ea<t Rorke's Drift by a length and a half. Sympathy v"><* two lengths in. front of Mintson, who was followed by Trix Pointer. Times, 4m 35 2-ss, 4m 36 4-ss, 4m 37 l-ss. AMATEtJR HANDICAP (in harness.), of 125 eovs; second 15 sovs, and third 10 sovs from Hake: One mile and a quarter. 1. D. McKendry, jun.'s b m Erin's Isle by Lord Chancellor—Prince Imperial mare 4yrs ecr .. .. Owner 1 1. A. Rice's ch g Bob Dillon Gyrs ecr

Owner 2 2. F.Watt's b g Hoymetta 4yrs scr H. HubbnH 3 16 Gcrlefcn scr: 17 Thornage scr; 20 Bella V«rta scr; 8 Minelight «cr; 10 Douglas Wilkes 12yds bhdl4 Lady Succeed "12: 15 Bla<?kdrift 12: 12 Winnie G. 12; 11 Kiltess 12; 7 Mona Vale 12: 13 Walter Raleigh . 12; 10 Irish Eyes 12; 9 First Carbine 12; 18 Ivy Mac .12: 5 Rodgewood 24; 6 Fernmoor 24 pnd 3 Peter Dillon 36 titid Pleasant Mount 36 (bracketed) also started. Erin's Isle was quickly in charge an-1 staying on well won nicely from Bob Dillon, with Hoymefcta two lengths away third; the rest a long way back. Times, 3m 3 2-ss, 3m 3 4-ss, and 3m 4 3-ss. McLEAN HANDICAP (in saddle), of 150 sovs; • second 20 sovs,. and third 10 sovs from stake. One mile and a quarter. I. S. Dumphries's b g Dillon Direct , JJ g< £ ?Ma.bhd .. R. W. Franks 1 4. W. Smith's blk g Rearguard 12yds bhd \ Owner 2 9. J. Armstrong's b m Koaheai 36yds bhd Owner 3 3 Guynemer scr: 7 Lady Rattoo 12yds bhd; 2 Xavier 24; 5 Hannah M. 36; 6 Blackford 36; and 8 The Linnet 60 also started. Xavier and Blaokford utood on the mark. Rearguard was in charge for a furlong, when Dillon Direct and Koahcni joined him. This trio raced right away from the field, and Dillon Direct won by ten lengths, with Koaheni eight lengths away third, followed by Guynemer. Times, 2m 58s, 3m 3 4-ss, and 3m 4 2-ss. BOXING DAY HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs; second 30 sovs, and third 20 sovs from stake. 2.52 class. One mile i and a quarter. 9. C. Channing's ch g Frank Tracey by King Tracey aged scr .. J. Cockeriil 1 7. W. Rankin's blk g Irvar 6yrs 12yde bhd W. Warren 2 11. Edwards and Humphrey's blk g Vice 1 Admiral syrs 12yds bhd M. Edwards 3 6 Retreat scr; 10 Silver Quick scr; 2 Bundura scr; 3 Taiharisk 12yds bhd; 1 Albert Cling (inc. pen.) 24; 5 Evelyn 24; 4 Admiral Hal 24; and 8 Stanley's Child 48 also started.

At the fall of tho flag,. Frank Tracey led Retreat, Irvar, Silver Quick, Vice Admiral, and Admiral Hal. Going down the back Silver Quick broke, and at the end of a mile Retreat ,also left his feet. Frank Tracev was still in charge entering the straight, and staying on beat Irvar by a length and a half, Vice Admiral being three lengths further back third. Evelyn was fourth, and Admiral Hal fifth. Times, 2m 51 2-ss, 2m 50 3-ss, and 2m 51 4-ss. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (in harness), of 175 sovs; second 30 sovs, and third 15 sovs from stoke. For unhoppled trotters only. 5.5 class. Two miles. 2. J. Porter's b h Bon Patch by Bon Voyage—Floradon Gyrs 48yds bhd R. Logan 1 6. W. R. McNarn's b m Marietta syrs 12yds bhd • • • • A. Cox 2 9. R. Jones's br m Miss Lorna agod (inc. pen.) 60yds bhd .. R. Allan 3 10 Sunrise scr; 1 Belgian Lad scr; 8 Idol scr- 7 Happy Jack 12yds bhd; 5 Mangoutu 24- 3 Bluewood 48; 4 Beeswing 144; 12 Ko'lso 156; and 11 Commander 801 l 192 also started.

Belgian Lad and Sunrise brake at the start. Passing the stand Idol was in charge from Happy Jack and Marietta, who were several lengths in front of Bon Patch and Miss Lorna. Before going a mile Marietta was in front well clear of Bon Patch, Idol, Happy Jack, and Hiss Lorna. Entering the straight Bon Patch put in his claim, and beat Marietta by three lengths. A similar distance away came Miss Lorna, the next to finish being Idol, Commander Bell, and Beeswing. Times, 4m 525, 4m 5Gb, and 4m 52 2-ss.

FI>AL HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 sovs; second 25 govs, and third 10 sova from stake. N 2.23 class. One mile.

2 G. Hunter's b g Inwood by Wild wood Jitnr.—Sybil aged 12yds bhd

J. Bryce, Jnn. 1 8. J. Cass's br h Leo Bell aged scr ) Owner 2 6. W. Smith's blk g Rearguard aged «cr Owner 8

10 Lady Kattoo scr; 3 Glen Mavi* ecr; 1 Great Britain 12yds bhd; 7 Joyful 36; 4 Legacy 36.; 9 The Linnet 48; and 5 Proud Spring 48 also started.

Great Britain, the favourite, and Glen Mavis took no part in the race. Leo Bell made the pace at the start, closely followed by Rearguard. Lady Rattoo, and Inwood. Entering the straight the field closed up, and Inwood, putting in a fast run on the outside of the field, won nicely by two lengths from Leo Bell, who was a length in front of Rearguard. Times, 2m 19 3-ss, 2s 21 3-ss, and 2m 225.