SPORTING.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18267, 29 December 1924, Page 13

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(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12.) AUCKLAND T.C.'S SUMMER MEETING. (6rECUL TO "the press.'•) AUCKLAND, December 27. The Auckland Trotting Club's Summer Meeting opened in dull weather and slight ' thowcrs fell during tho day. There was a very l»rp> attendance, and tho cQujrse was in cood otdcr. but rather dead. Tho totalisator kndled £30,030 30s, ss veomparcd wi'/h £68,512 ins ? n t»e corresponding day last rear. Results: INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (in harness), of 3f»o sovt; forjinbopplcd trotters; 8,60 class; lim—l Napland scr "W. J. Xomkinson 1: o Golden Gate GO 2; 10 Lomond 60 ". 11 Don Zolock, 13 Lady Eb», 12 Sherwood Surpriso, 14 Lady Viva, '8 Lady Stepney, 10 Mastrr Bill scr; 0 Ngatira 12: .1 Peter McDonald 24; 7 Floralinc 2-1; 2 The Tartar 36; 4 El-a, .JS)T« 4S; 6 Audcx GO; 13 Peter Tracer- 72; awl 5 My Junior 141 coupled with Golden Gat* al'o started. Won comfortably t>v a length; third hove a length and a half iw »y. Time, Cm 32 2-cs. DECEMBER HANDICAP (in harness), ot 3CO sovs: 3.35 class: ljm—2 Ruby Huon Mr A. T Newdick 1; 6 Glandore 12 2: 1 Doctor Dillon scr 3. 8 Red Star, 7 Bawldy Locanda, 1,5 Grattan Thorpe. 5 Anoziram and Moko Pete coupled, 12 Toll Chimes, 31 Cora Tacks, 15 Golden Park, }4 Black Prince, 4 Admiral Hood scr; 3 Scandal 12: JS Koniniwood 12; g La Sonctto 12; 10 Darknito 12; and 17 Gold Flake 21 also started. A great fini*h. Won by a head; third horse two lengths away. Admiral Hood fell. Time, 3m 37 2-03. AUCKLAND TROTTING CUP (in harness), of 2000 ?ovb and gold cup valued at lOOgns; second 4CO third 200, fourth 100. 4.3,-? clas--. 2m. €, Miss N. Gunn's blk g Locarda Mac by Brent Locanda —Advance mar© 6yrs scr .. • • .. A. Fleming 1 3. J. Duffy's b g Logan Chief ovrs 36 J. J. Kennerley 2 1. It. M. Morten's b h Ahuriri Syrs ecr J. Bryco 3 9. Smith ar.d Groat's S g Pitaroa, aged scr E-. S. Groat < 11 Dreavalion S. F. Agar, 4 Jewel J. T. Paul, 10 Hvpo W. Kelsey, 7 Comedy Chief li. A. M'.Millan, 12 All Bell G. Paton Bcr; 8 First Carbine 3fi A. T. Newdick; 2 Lady Joan 18 A. T. Julian and Acron 60 F. G. ilolmo'' coupled: and 5 Man o' War 96 J. Shaw also startid. s : Won by one and three-quarter lengths; ' third horse two and a half lengths away: a head separating third and fourth. Man o' War was fifth. Times—lm 36 3-3s, 4m 545, 4m 39 4-ss, 4m il l-ss. PARNELL HANDICAP (in harness), of ■4OO sovs: for unhoppled horses; 4.50 class; 2m—3 Waikaha scr J. T. Paul 1; 8 Spirit Bell scr 2; C Kinper scr 3. 16 Billy Whii. 15 Chessey. 11 Bon Bon, 14 Mint Boy, 7 Battory Bell. 1 Maggie Pronto, 4 Malmsbury scr: 6 Marbla Star EC; 10 Tho Squire i 8; 3 Haricot 48; 9 Dap)inn Wildwood 60; 13 Bror.r-o Patch 108; and 12 Homelcigh Dick 144 also startfrl. A good raco between tho placed horses, Waikaha winning by a length and a half; third horso half a ltngth away. Time, 4m 54 4-ss. GREAT NORTHERN TROTTING- DERBY (in harness), of 1000 sovs; second 200, third 100, 109 to breeder of winner if foaled in New Zealand. For three-year-olds. l*m. f. C. M. Olliviar's ch g Glenelg by Great Audubon—Nccratl* A. Butterfield 1 1. R. M. Morten'* blk' c Kohara by Cathedral Chimes—Bright Alico J. Bryc« 3 i. Paton and Hanigan's ch i \Hosie Thorpe by Our Thorpe—Rosio Drift G. Paton S 3. E. Tidey's oh f Our Jeesio by Our Thorpe—Lady Burlington J. Leo 4 "Won by ono and a half lengths; third horse 200 yards away. Times—Sm 33 3-ss, !, Sm 345, 3m 49i. ;! GRANDSTAND HANDICAP (in harncs«). ' of 400 sovs; 4.42 class; 2m— B Lady Dunmore- 36 J. T. Paul 1; 4 Temple £1 3 Glandoro scr 3. 11 Buz Buz, 7 Blacic Mick scr'; 9 Bell Tower 24; 2 Princo Lj-on3 24 and Promcnado 24 coupled; 5 Eua Pero 94; 6 Holly Boy 48: 10 Childe Audubon 60; Mid 1 Goldman 72 also started. Won by a bead. Time, 4m 44 3-^fl. TvOWE HANDICAP TROT (in harn«s), of 1000 bovs; second 200, third 100, fourth 50. For trotting horses only. 4.45 KJ 'lass. 2m. 1 I. a. J. Rayner'e br m ryramus by s Peri Huon—Black Wilkes mare aged 34 A. J. Julian 1 2. C. Johnstone's b m Roso Bingen GyTS [O4 W. Willetts 2 3. G. BaTlon's br g Kean John aged 21 W. J. Tomkinson 3 i 4. J. T, Paul's b «: Normica. Heir aged «ci J. 10 Wild Nut C. L. Lowe, 1 Poterwah «cr R. C. Fisken; 6 Bundaberg 36 B. P.' Edwards; 9 Wild Lad 60 W. McMaster; 7 Peter Swift 7-2 F. G. Holmes; and 8 Peter Dean 84 .T. Shaw also started. Won by two lengths; third horse a neck away, a neck separating third and fourth. Peterwah was fifth. Times—4m 44 2-ss, 4m 45 2-ss, 4s 46 4-s*, 4m 495. ST. HELIER'S HANDICAP (in harness), /of 400 sovs; 2.04 class; 31m —12 Heather .'Girl ecr G. T. Mitchell; 11 Logan Rothschild scr 2; 7 Rockaway scr 3. 1 Sparkling 1 Pronto, 4 Nelson McCormaok and Longlen coupled, 3 Golden Hope and Respect coupled; , 11 Huon Grattan coupled with Logan Rothschild, 6 Gold Cost, 2 La Fayotte and Colo Drift coupled, 33 Wokanui scr coupled with winner; 8 Gold Bud 12; 20 Lord Nepean 12; 17 Colenut 12; 14 Stanmoor 12; 15 Master Councillor 24; 19 Harold Junior 24 : 16 Pani 24; 5 Cute Lad 24; 10 Mnlwaroo 24; 21 Blair Audubon 24; 13 Lord Minto 84; 9 Her Ladyship 36; and 18 Flo Trie Bingen 48 also started. Won comfortably by two lengths: half a longth second and third. Time, 2m 55 2-ss. Notes on the Racing. Bryan Bingen, Hoo'ey, and Purabell wore •critched for the Introductory Trot, and Uapland was at once made a very warm favourite, carrying considerably more than twice as much money as the second favourite, the Tartar, and practically as much as Tho Tartar, Peter McDonald, and Elaa Nor o together, who were bached in that order. Muter Bill refused to leave the mark, and took practically no part in the race, and- the favourite. did not begin particularly well. He quickly made up his ground, end with half the journey covered ha heeded Ngatna and Lisa Nore, who bad been prominent in the early stages. Trotting in nice style Napland drew cleer alcng the hack stretch and both Ngatira end Elsa Nore broke, making Napland'a task easier. Golden Gate finished strongly, but he broke just on the ■winning poat, and Napland won with something in hand by a length. Loch Lomond was a length and a-h«lf away third, and then came Audex, Floraline, Ngatlra, end Peter Tracey. Napland ie a four-year-old gelding by Petoreta from Dreamland. He is owned by the. Dunedin sportsman Mr G. Barton, and is trained at Addington by W. J. who drove him in the race. The scratchings of Rigley, Admiral Lock, Satinbird, Direct Clumcs, Taneatua, Kingsclere, Blue Star, Grey Peter, and Daphne Wildwood reduced the field for the December Handicap to eighteen, Doctor Dillon, Kuby Huon, and Scandal being fairly e'ven- ' ly backed in that order. Grattan Thorpe and Toll Chimes made the pace in the early nUges, but at the end of the first lap Doctor Dillon was leading from Ruby Huon, with Glandore and Grattan Thorpe next. Two 'furlonge from home Doctor Dillon and Ruby Huon drew clear of the rest of tho field, and tho former led into the etreight, but broke, and Ruby Huon went on in front. She looked like winning easily, hut Glandore finished strongly arj-d was only beaten by a head, in epite of swerrinjr badly just on ' winning post. Doctor Dillon's break entering the straight, cost him his chance, as he finished only two longths behind Glandore. with Toll Chimes, Darknite, Konini•vood, and Anoziram next. Ruby Huon was one of the team brought up by W. J. Tomkinson, but was sold before the race to Newdick Brothers, and wa« driven by A. T. Newdick. Ruby Huon's previous owner was W. Ba'.loch, a Melbourne sportsman. The Auckland Trotting Cup brought out thirteen 6tartcr3 of good class, the three that failed to make the final payment being Great Hope, Bluo Mountain King, and Realm. None of the etarters looked better than Ahuriri, and he was made just a little better farourite than the bracketed pair, Acron and Lady Joan, with Logan Chief a good third favourite. The field went away 4o a good start, but Ahuriri failed to atrilce hie gait quickly and loet a good deal of ground, and Lady Jean was also slow to get going properly. Locanda Mac began in great style, and at the end of half a-mile he was showing? the way to Comedy Chief, All Bell, Acron, Dreamilion. Logan Chief, First Carbine, ind Ahuriri. At this stage Hypo fell and Jewel was pulled up. Locanda Mac was still in front when they entered the last lap, with Legan Chief, Acron, and Ahuriri as his nearest attendants. Locanda Mac was neve* heeded, and stalling off Logan Chief's chal-

lengc in the straight won decisively by near. ly two lengths. Ahuriri put in some greet work over the last half mile, but the ground he lost in the early stages was too much lor him to make up. Once again Pitaroa, neat Man o' War, and then in order came Acron, Dreamalion, Lady Joan, First Carbine end All Bell, with Comedy Chief pulled up. Locanda Mac paced in-very attractive styie throughout, and hie win was well deserved. Logan Chief had e verv chance, though, ho might have done better on a fag tar track, and Ahuriri'e display was very striking, eeeing that at one stage he was giving a, start to.nearly everything in the- rf.ee. Acron cannot be at his beat, as he v.'aa soundly beaten after being -well placed early. After the race the Gold Cup that goes with the stake was presented to Locanda Mac's owner. Mi«s X. Gunn, by the president of the c'ub, Mr John Rowe.

The Parne'.l Handicap, for Unhoppled horses, was a very interesting race, though at the finish it was won easily by Weikaha, a four-vnar-old trotter by Cold Bell from Wild Pirntc, who was always well placed, and in the straight had the measure of Spirit Be'.l. The latter with Nipper had boon responsible for most of the early running, and Maggie Pronto, who was first favourite, was also w;*:i them in the early part, but log' her chance by breaking. Homeleijh Dick, who was giving away 144 yards, cave some- trouble at, the start and made his taßtc border.

Although Ibc Great Northern Trotting Derby brought out only four starters, it was looked forward to with the keenest interest. It was recognised that the race would be a motch between the two Canterbury three-year-olds, Kohara and Glene'.g, and the betting on them showed a difference of less than one hundred tickets. With but little delay the four sterter3 were sent off to a moving-up start. Our Jessie and Rosie Thorpe broke, and Glenetg took up the running from Kohara. These two raced in that order for the first lap, with Our Jessie and Rosie Thorpe nearlv two hundred yard* away being greeted with ironical applnuFc. Entering the second lap Kohara headed G'.enelg, and he led into the home stretch. There. Glenelg tackled him, and though Kohara stuck to his work wc".l Glcnelg had too much paco and beat home by a. length and a-balf. Ro«ie Thorpe and Our Jessie had just turned into the straight when the other two wcto finishing, and they hed a, good Taco for third money, which went to Rosie Thorpe. Glone'.g's form proved him an exceptional'.;.- brilliant three-year-old, and his record now reads three wins in as many starts. Reliance ard Pakcti were scratched for the Grandstand Handicap, for which Goldman was made a. very strong favourite, but ho was never able to get within striking distance of the leaders. Black Mick, Promenade Buz Bu'<, and Lady Dunmoic were leading after they hed gone half a-mile, and when they entered the last lap Holly Boy took charge, but broke. Lady Dunmore drew out turning towards the straight, and won decisively from Temple, with Glandore close up third. Promenade was tiring badly at the finish, and Black Mick and Buz Buz failed to stay.

Aerial Bingen was the only scratching in the Howe Handicap, for unhopped trotters. Tho AmericarOrcd colt Peterwah was made favourite as Boon as tho machine opened, with Roso Bingen also very solidly backed, this pair carrying more than half the money on the machine. Peterwah, who is owned and was driven by the Gisbojnc sportsman, Mr R. C. Fisken, showed a great turn of speed, but he did not begin too well, and afterwards broke in each round just before turning out of the back stretch, and thi3 cost him his chance. Normica Heir began, vory woll, and was leading with a. round to go, but three furlongs from home Pyramus drew out, and her drivor, A. Ju'ian, thereafter took no chances, end keeping Pyramus going won by two lengths from Rose Bingen, who finished on well. Kean John trotted a solid in third place, and after him came Normica Heir, Peterwah, Peter Swift, and Wild Nut.

The St. Helier's Handicap brought out tho biggest field of the dav, twenty-five starters going to the y>J3t The result showed backers to be very wide of tho mark, for Sparkling Pronto, who was a very hot favourite, was nover in the firing line, nor were the bracketed pair La Fayette and Cole Drift, who were next in demand. Ltnglon, Golden Hope, Nelson McCormack, and Waltanui were the leaders in the first round, but four furlongs from home Logan Rothschild and Heather Girl were making tho running, and the last-named staying on well beat Logan Rothschild comfortably, with Rockaway close up third and Master Councillor, Cute Lad, and Golden Hope next. Tho winner paid nearly a o.uarler of a century, and Logan Rothschild would Lave paid just about the same price to win.

WESTPORT T.C.'S MIDSUMMER MEETING. (arxciih to "the psbss.") "WESTPORT, December 27. The -weather was fine for the conclusion of the Trotting Olub's MiAjuwmsr Meeting to-day. There was a good attendant* and the course -was in fins order. The totalisator inyestments. amounted to £866-2 10s, making a. total for the Meeting of £17,422, compared viih £14,575 10* at last year's fixture. Results: CHARLESTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 110 sov« local race; 2.40 class; Ini—3 TTinebery 36 J. R. Simpson 1; 2 Smithfield 96 2; 5 Bonny Audubon «r 3. 6 Cleiro ecr; 1 Ocean Chimes 12 ac d 4 Linda. Dillon 43 also statred. \Ton by three lengths; twenty lengths between second *nd third. Time, 2m 31 2-os. GttANITY HANDICAP (in harness), of 1-20 boys; for unboppled trotters 3.56 class; lim—2 Zelica. 108 J. Snillane 1; 6 Prudent Child scr 2; 4 Comfort scr 3. 5 Billy Ashley 24: 1 Duicie Binyen 24, and 3 Taipoiti 81 c.lso started. Won by two lengths ; three lengths between second and third. iTmc, ?.m 49a. DOMINION HANDICAP (in harness), of 120 sovs; 2.50 claes; lm—3 General Thorpe scr V. Alborn 1; 1 Logan Lass 24 3; 3

Harina scr 3. 7 Ocean Whispers ecr; 5 In Haste 12; 6 Logie's Cororiado 24, and •! Red Comet 36 also sUrici. Won V- v tn 'o lengths: same between socor-d 3;id third. Time, 2ai 25 1-Ss.

WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP ':n harness), of 2SO sovs; second 50. third 23. 4.52 c;iss. 2m. 6. Paine Bros.' br e by Wildwood Junr.—syivic a?ed *cr II- Gaskill 1 1. Biskcr and Silvester's gr p Lor., Hand 6vre 24 .. •■ T - H - MoKcmio 2 3. J.'SDillsne's ch m Tr:xie Adair aged scr" .. ■■ Owner 3 7 Logwood'.' 8 Winsome Melody, i GoU"';n Locar.da «cr: 2 Imprint 12 <.isq.; 3 Some Wilkes 21 di-sq.: and 3 Ropier CG also 6t:-rted. . ; . Impni.t avd Srme > T - '!*<•* nrrt ar.d sf-.-nd rrspec'i'-elv, out were disqualified. Time, -!ir. 'ls 2-s=-WAIMANGAROA HANDICAP ■> s»rld'.e>. of 120 -ova: 3.50 cl.-.w Uiyj—- *""* D'U™ W T. T., Bennett 1: 1 r Bed 12 2: 5 In IT-«tc « 3. 3 tl»r.oa K. -nd t Hniicrsl T'wr-v 30 ire. 9" P r "- r , a ° Won h- lour l-rLcO-s: tv-"*." -.•"?^ 5 ! ; r " Iween Accord and tbirr\ I'-™< -™ ,J i '° 3 - KAWATIRI HANDICAP :"> *?«**]■ <' { ISO sovs: for unhoppled trotter?: d.l chs*. 2m-l Tim Wood 108 L. i ■ b:r ; i , cl ' , '' ~" Taipoiti 72 2: 2 Mica lM sne -1 pen.,. 4 Comfort «r. end 5 Billy ;)**■"? \\™ started. Vou bv half a l"^' 1 / su lengt :* between second "and third, limn, -lm oE,. BIRCHFIELD HANDICAP y* l* I™"' 1 ™"' of >l3O sovs: 3.12 clas.: J,>«-- So °« Wilkes 72 W. P.. L. Pascoe I; 3 Lotan Las scr 2: i Locanda Boy 84 3. 1 B° n ™ ,! > 36. and 5 Tiisie Adair 48 al'o "Mica \ «J by three lengths: five len-nns bsf-ccn ..ctond and third. Time, Sm 365. DASH HANDICAP fin srddlc), 0: K0 sovs; 2.23 cl«a; lm- 0 - V&on s Dr.. C. Isaacson 1; 5 Gcldcn '?, -. 7 Neut scr 3. i Outstep. 8 ?, Winsome Melody scr; 1 testacy 12. s,iJ " Lord Lytton 60 started. \° n ,\.A length; four lenses belwecn second and third. Time, 2m 253. Notes on the RacingThe Wcstport Trotung Club's Mids«mm« Mceliug was concluded in ideal w « lQer ; There was a large attendance and the racn.„ was interesting, whilo tbo totahaalor in\cs.ments showed an increase ts compared wit a last year. Tho course was in first-class order, and fast times wero registered iu instances by tho placed horFcs who iu future will'bo found racing in better company. Wir.oberry, an rged mare by I«'o;xhild from Blackberry, easily accf.ur.tcd for a weak field in tho Charleston Handicap. Her task was made easy as the favourite, Ocean Chimes, refused to leave the mark and lock no part in tho race. SmithScld finished second, but was always held safe by the winner, Wineberry, who is trained at Karaniea, and finished second to Locanda. Buy in the same race last year. Zelica was the only one in the Granity Handicap to cover the journey without a mistake. She won. nicely at tho finish, making ber second success at the meeting. After beginning badly, Prudent Child tiottcd a solid race, and defeated Comfort for second money. Taipoiti and Billy Ashley showed speed in patches, only to lose ground by mixing their gaits. Although he lost fu'.ly three seconds'at the start of the Dominion Handicap, General Thorpe defeated an edds-on favourite in Logan Lass, with Harina close up third, the rest of the field being strung out a long way. The winner, General Thorpe, is a four-year-old gelding by Our Thorpe from Lady Sybil, a. good mare in her race days. He is a fine bold pacer, and is capable, of improvement. Logan. Lass showed consistent form, this being her third start,, and she was placed each time. Ocean Whispers and Red Coronet refused to begin, and alon* with Logic's C'oronado and In Haßte finished some distance behind. l tho placed borses. Speculation was good in. tbo Wcstport Trotting Club Handicap. Lona Hand was favourite, and thoro was solid support for Imprint and Some Wilkes. Go'den Locarda. and Logwood broko at the start, while Norwood and Lone Hand wero slow in striking their gait. When the field; settled down Winsome Melody was in charge from Imprint, Trixie Adair, Seme Wilkes, Lone Hand, and Rapier. At the end of six furlongs, Winsome Melodylost her position, and Imprint took up the running, closely followed by Some Wilkes, Norwood, and Lone Hard. There w a s no chango in tho order until going into the back straight the last time, where Lono Hand moved up into third place, but broke. Imprint led into tho straight, closly followed by Some Wilkes, and in a, great finish Imurint won, by half a length from Some Wilkes. Twenty lengths away came Norwood third, and I.onc Hand fourth. The winner is a three-year-old gelding by Denver Huon from a Trince Imperial mare, and his performance was a smart one. He should improve with ago. Some Wilkes paced a fine raco irjio second place, and was unfortunate in meeting such a good one as tho winner. Norwood showed) a return to form by finishing third. With an even start ho must have been hard to beat. Lono Hand showed a lot of speed in tho middle stages of tho- race, but lost what chance he possessed by breaking. The raco was run in fast time, as the placed horses, Imprint, Soma Wilkes, and Norwood improved on their handicap lis, 10 4-ss, and 3 3-5s respectively, whilo tha timo registered by Imprint, 4m 'tis, is a record for tho course. After the raco Imprint and Some Wilkes were disqualified for inconsistent running on the first day of the meeting, and Norwood was placed first. Lone Hand second, and Trixie Adair third. Norwood was sixth favourite and paid a useful dividend. Audo Dillon led from tho start to tho finish in the Waimangaroa Handicap, and won without being extended. Ho is a nice four-year-old pacor by Great Audubon from Yura Dillon, and looks like developing into a good stake winner. General Thorpe, Clive Be'l, and Harina broke in. turn, while In Haste showed littlo speed and finished a porvr third. There were only five starters in the Kawatiri Handicap. Tim Wood was favourite and carried over half the money invested on the totalisator. In the first mile he broke twice and again two furlongs from home, but found little difficulty in winning from Taipoiti, who trotted her best raco at the meeting. For her win early in the day Zelica was penalised 34yds. She raced prominently, but was not eqtj«l to the occasion. Although Some Wilkes »ade such a bold showing in, the Westport Trotting CJiib Handicap Bon Pang was batter backed is tha Birchfie'.d Handicap. The field moved away in line, and Logan Lass and Bon Pang immediately set a eolidi pace, and when half the journey was covered looked to have the fir;il issue to themselves. Passing the stand the last timo tho field closed up, Bon Pang showed signs of tiring and Some Wi'.kes ran into ecoond place, closely followed by Locanda Boy. In the back straight Some Wilkes assumed the lead ar.d won easily from Logan Lass, with Locanda Boy third and the favourite, Bon- Pang, fourth. Tho day's racing concluded with the Dash Handicap, of one mile, for horses that can do 2m 25s or better for a mile. Ecstacy was favourite, but her supportero got a run for their money, as she was turned the wrong way when the barrier was released, and before going a furlong broke and was pulled up. Mahon's Day was always we'.! placed, end although he mixed his gait a furling from home, he won comfortably at tho finish from Go'den Locanda and Neut, who were under pressure a long May from home. Winsoroo Melody f P ll a t the end of four furloncs, but neither her rider, R. Gou r ]ay, nor the mare was injured. AUCKLAND R.C.'S SUMMER MEETING. (rEESS ASSOCIATION' TILEtGliy.) n-i. * i. • AUCK LAND. December 27. lne following acceptances have been receivea for the second diy: BOWKN HANDICAP, of 400 sovs- 6f_ Piquant 9; Merit 8 30; Ri n? the Bell 8 5; Archibald 8 3; Pinon 8 2; Siao'i 8 1Zanna 8; Kilris 7 8; Uralla 7 7; Bevis 7 7, ; Gauntlet 7 6; Cohesion 7; El Tiroi "■ Fiery Lad 7; Golden Sovereign 7; Harbour }i«w 7; Pnncess Ronnie 7; Qi, Mn Emerald ■<; Quincoma ,; Qumsilia 7: Rahipolo 7; Scot Free 7; Tuscan 7; Weia 7; Gaqui 7; Aberseldy v; King Pot 7. KING'S PLATE-Gold Lieht. Inferno. Killochra. Town Bank. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 750 sovs: Sf -Royal Biood 9 9; Pavo S 5; Hioo 8 5; Lucius 8 1; Martum Mi«s g- Dan Quin 7 12; Rnclli 7 10; Master Doon 7 7; Deluge Broadwood 7; Ilka 6 12; P a .,i on ! e . 3 6 12; Pclham 6 12; Dcgage 6 12; Quinette 6 7. PONSONBY HURDLE HANDICAP, of 600 sovs; lJm-BuUford u 3; Santiago 10 10; Maunga 10 10: Explorer 10 7; Miss Melva 10 6; Pine Arch 10 6; Admiral Codnngton 10 3; Narrow N ec k 9 13; King Abbey 9 12: Rippling 9 6; Advent 9: Coo] Stimulant* 9; Importer 9; Submer"c 0; Te Tahi 9; Vice Versa 9. SUMMER CUP. of uoo sovs: U mLoughrea 9 7; Surveyor 9 3; Muskctoon 8 9; Pilhewmkic 8 6; Tarleton 8 3- Ruapapa 8 2; Bnght Dav 7 12- Wir.k 7 12; Murihaupo 7 12; Cold Steel 7 11- Winning Hit 7 9; Loyal Irish 7 9; Admiral Codnngton 7 7; Alfort 7 G; Reremoana 7 2; Gckt Jacket G 12; Spoony 6 12- Conesp^n-

dent 6 1J: Landslide 6 9; Halg-ina- 6 7: Winkle's Rebel 6 7; Wactea 6 7; Top Scorj 6 7; Thunderclap (i 7; The Polymsmn 6 7

CRITERION"" HANDICAP, of 550 eovs: 6f—King Lu S 13: Marline 8 13: Hvde Park 5 12; Merrv Damon 82: Anklet 81: P*pat:t 7 10: Romantic 7 JO; The Mahdi 7 5: Abbcrseldy 7 2; Lc Choucas 7 2; Air Queen 6 It; Luxurious G 8. WAITEMATA HANDICAP, of 400 eovs; lira—T.-inadces 9; Far North 3; Trcsihan S 13; Whctumii S 13; Kalakana 8 12; Transformer S C: Tactician S 6; Steel Bar 8 u; Quiescent S 5; Passionate S 1: Shining Armour S 1; Arch Amie 8; Cherry. Ripe 7 12; Cureaform 7 5; Finnote 7 5; Knighthood 7 3; Marble Glass 7 J:' Sen o' Mino 7 3; John Dii 7 5; Winkic's Wheel 7 5: Donnas 7 5: Daddv's Girl 7; Piton 7: Brushwood '7; Electrode 7; Kamekanicba 7; Drolatiquc 7; Otauru 7. PLUNKET WELTER HANDICAP, of 600 scs; lm-T.'.rlrtnn 9 S: Count , CBV °" r 9 1; Duo S 22; Quest S 12; Joy Tvide 8 9; Rsoeful 3 7; Glenross 8 7; Lady Ridicu.e * .(• •ijmrv s J- Correspondent 8 2; Zircon a !;' Barometer S U Gala Day 8 1; fctarmij-t 7 12: Nnmuterc 7 7: Rid", and Lett , < ; Ae-o f ortis 7 7; Drawbridae ' • ■ Cnartauy 7 7; Golden t;k:i 7 7: Lady lie'.''a . .. GREYMOUTH J.C.'S MIDSUMMER .MEETING. ISPECIAI. TO "IRE PSESS.") GRICYMOUTU, December 28. The following handicaps h.ivc been decided by Itr J. ,X<iblei TRIAL HANDICAP, cl 100 irovs. t'ii. .. 0 lOCahbuyn .. ■ 10 Fairv Herald .. 8 It' Cash Box .. .1" EspJda, ..8 8 Gaslight .. .10 ]? e lj c . 6 5 Bonny Glen .. .10 Kilbirnio •• - mV»r ,NV*b ~7 10 Cacolct, . ■ 7 ltl Seddon Shield .1J Miss ilartial .. V 13 GREY VALLEY HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. lniViewpoint .. 9 7 Empyrean .. 8 3 Prince l'crouz 9 1 Quality •• & - Bitters .. 5 13 V'rcsco •■•;,„ Kuia- .. Sll Cavo R-jck .. 'lO Kikini .. 811 LoM Aahlca ~ J b Prin'temps .. SlO Bestir .. . t Brown L«dy .. 310 Rapid Rcic ..7 a Zero Hour .. 8 9 Cairn .. 7 '- Prosperit- ..8 9 Elmorz ~ '. 0 Castellan .. 3 5 Squint ..7 0 PAROA HANDICAP, o: 100 sovs. GJf. Kuia, ..9 7 Deep Drive .. « I Marble Bar .. BIS Lord Ashiea .. <_ •• Pickaninnv .. 812 Lady V.'aiinsngu tl- - .. 8 USandy McDonald 7 Prince Charlersi S 4 i'IRST HURDLE RACE, of 150 sovs. lJm. und übcut 110 yards. Wench ■• 10 1-jGrim Joke ..9 8 Asxola .. 10 5 Pillacc •• 9 3 C«vc R:rk .. 10 1 Rimulaka ..9 2 Fronvroia .. 913 Vice Regal ..9 2 Bestir .. 913 Sayanora ..30 Cashmon .. 910 Cushat ..90 ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. ssf. Will Oakland .. 10 C Elmers'. .. 7 13 Samaranjr .. 9fi Marzoin .. 711 Th- Reaver .. !t 2 ."-'clcvroo .. 710 Paihi.'.n ..9 1 Relic ■• 7 U Eolfcritc ■•• 8 ICSandy McDonald 7 8 Tempe •• £l3 Prohlinian .. 7 3 P clißrdmi}" •■ 8 9 Emerald C.rm 7 3 Ronideer' .. 8 <i Plying llaetcr 7 3 Deop Drive ..8 1 South Inch ..7 0 Esiry Herald .. 8 1 Fcrino ..7 0 WELTER HANDICAP, of 111) sovs. 7f. O.stcUan .. 9 10 Restir ..8 b Gooscstep .. 9 !/Norlh Inch .. 8, 6 Fresco .. 9 ■) Manchester .. 8 * Qualilv .. 9 aßimutaka, .. 8 -t Wench .. a 0 Sa.iiinl .. 8 0 Hi C ro .. 9 Obord Nagar .. 8 0 Rapict Rose .. 812 Elixir ..8 0 Kapada. . • 8 8 STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 120 eevs. 6f. Will Oakland 10 3 Pillago ..8 3 Prosperity .. 9 3 Lord Ashlea .. 7 13 Panhian ' .. 8 13 Lytup .. 7 13 Marble Bar .. 8 13 Samum ■■ 7 11 Probate .. 8 llWar News .. 7 0 Bonny Mac .. 8 4 BRUNNER HANDICAP, of 100 sera. 6Jf. Kikini .. 9 8 Pillage ..8 2 /#ero H-ur ... 810 Lord Leslie .. 81 Pickaninny .. 810 Samum .. 711 Temr>c -■ 8 10 Cash man ..7 9 Prince Charlcroi 8 i Caliburn .. 7 0

SECOND DAY'S'ACCEPTANCES. (FBSSS ASSOCIATION TKJBOBAJt.) OAK HANDICAP (in harnegs), of 800 sors. 3.50 class. For trotting horses. iJ m . Lady Stepney Bcr 1/och Lomond .. 60 Lady Ena ecr Golden Gate 72 Sunriao scr Amberite 72 Ngatira Beter MacDonald 13 Potcr Tracey .'. 24 Tiki 72 72 Para Bell 48 Gold Sovereign .. 75 Xatalo Audox GO My Junior' 60 108 TEAMWAY HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 SOTS. 2 .20 claes. lm. Direct Chimes ., . scr Ekoeranei scr Kingsclere scr Flip Grattan Thorpa scr Manna scr fled SUv . ecr Toll Chimes . '. scr Black Prince . scr Doctor Dillon .. 12 Admiral Lock . . scr La Sonnette 12 Puduna . scr Koniniwood 12 Jamee Conway 6cr Scandal 12 Loewood . Bcr Gold Flake 24 Guinea . scr Grey Peter 36 Jasper ',, . scr Bus Buz 36 Cora, Tacks - " • scr Ben 'Walhce 36 Anizoran scr Cole Drift 43 SUMMER HANDICAP (i„ harness), of ' 1000 sots. 4.31 class. 2m. Jewel . scr Logan ,Chief 48 Dreamalion scr Acron 60 Ahuriri . scr Man o' TTar 96 [Locanda Mac . 24 EANFURLY HANDICAP (in harness). of 300 sovb. 2.49 class. l}m. Goldman . scr Pitaroa 12 Pani . scr Nita- Bell 32 Boee Pointer . scr Locanda Mac 24 Kewpio . scr Promenade 24 Florrie Bingen . ■•cr ComedV Chief .. 24 "William the First 12 First Carbine .. 36 CHBISTMAS HANDICAP (in harnese), of 400 sovs. For tinhoppled horses. 4.50 class. 2m. Bi-tterj- Bell . «cr Marble Star 36 Maggie Pronto . . scr Haricot 48 Mint Boy Malmsbury . scr Daphne Wildwood . scr King Capitaliet .. 60 60 Nipper . 12 Bundaberg 96 Spirit Bell . 24 Bronie Patch 108 DOMINION HANDICAP (in harness! of 400 SOTS. 4.42 class. 2m. Black Mick . scr Temple 36 Glandore scr Holly Boy 43 Blu* Star . scr Kohara 48 Prince Lyons _24 Child Audubon .. 60 Bell Tower 24 Kins Lear 60 Harold Junior .. 24 Goldman Rupert 24 T5PSOM HANDICAP (in harness) ,of 500 sovs. For trotting horse* onh\ 4.45 class. 2m. Wild Nut . scr Aerial Bingen .. 38 Normica. Heir . . scr Bundaberg 06 Peterwsh . scr Pyramus 48 Speculator . 13 "Wild Lad GO Kean John . 24 Pp.le.- Swill 72 Rose Bingen • 86 Peter Dean 84 DASH HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 « ovs. 2.20 class, lm. Nelson Lenglen 3 3 McCormacl t scr La Fayette 12 Guinea . scr Wekanui 12 Gold Cast . scr Brendo 24 Sparkling Pronto sor Profiteer 24 Darknito . scr Stanmoor 24 (Haricot . scr Gold Bud 24 Conscript . scr Blair Audubon .. 36 Losraa RotJTechnS [ J° Master Councillor 36 Huon Grattan .. 12 Mulwareo Jtockawir . 12 Pani 36 Lord Nepcan . 12 GleiwTg 60