RACING AND TROTTING

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20413, 7 December 1931, Page 12

RACING AND TROTTING

RACING FIXTURES. December 9, 10—Woodrille J.C. December 12—Waipa R.C. December 16 —Dannevirke B.C. December 19—-Hororata B.C. December 26—Waipukurau J.C. December 26, 28—Westland B.C. December 26. 28—Taranaki J.C. December 26, 28—Dunedin J.C. December 26. 28. 29—Manawatu R.C. December 26. 29, January 1, 2—Auckland R.C. January I—Waikouaiti R.C. January I—Wyndham R.C. January 1-—"Waiau R.C. January 1, 2—Greymouth J.C. January 1, 2—Hawke's Bay .J.C. January 1, 2—Stratford J.C. January 1, 2—Marton J.C. January 1, 2 —Wairarapa J.C. ~ January 2-—Oamaru J.C. January 2, 4—Southland J.C. January 7, 9 —Thames J.C. January 8, 9—Reef ton J .G. January 9, 11—Vincent J.C. January 13, 14 —Foxton R.C. January 16^—Bay of Islands R.C. January 16—Birchwood Hunt. January 19, 21; —Wairoa R.C. . January 20, 22, 23 —Wellington J.C. January 22 —Ashurst R.C. January 23—Waipapakauri R.C. January 23—Wairio J.C. January 27, 28 —Pahiatua R.C. January 29, 30—Takapuna J.C. TROTTING FIXTURES. December 12—New Brighton T.C. December 19—Hororata R.O. • (two events). December 26—Ashburton T.C. December 26—Gore T.C. December 26, 28 —Weatpo't T.C. December 26, 28—Soutn Wairarapa T.C. December 28. 30. 31—Auckland T.C. December 30 —Winton T.C. December 30—Reefton T.O. January 1, 2—Canterbury Park T.C. TURF GOSSIP. _____ » Reminders. Nominations for the. following Meetings close this week as under; —-To-day: Wairarapa R.C. (S p.m.); Wednesday: Waikousfiti E.C. (9 p.m.), Oamaru J.C. (9 p.m.), and "VVyndham E.C. (9 p.m.); Thursday: Waiau 8.C.; Friday: Stratford E.C. (9 p.m.), Hawke's Bay J.C. " (8.15 p.m.), and Marton J.C. (9-p.m.); Saturday; Greymouth J.C. (9 p.m.). This Week's Racing. Race meetings will be held in the Dominion this week by the Wo°dville District Jockey Club, on Wednesday and Thursday, and by the Waipa Racing / Club, at Te Awamutu on Saturday. The only Meetings subsequent to i;hese before the holiday session com- , . mencea are the Dajmevirke. Bacing -u , Club's Summer Meeting, on Wednesday, ' December 16th, and the Hororata Racing Club's Annual Meeting,- on Saturday, December 19th. Both the Danneviike ;and Hororata Meetings are at unU3via,l dates, the former having previously, "been held in the early spring and the latter in the late autumn. Last year the 'pre-holiday racing ceased with the Waipa Meeting.

Riders for Woodville. - The southern horsemen, A. E. Ellis, L. J. Ellis, T. Green, A. and J. W. Jennings have arranged to be present at the Woodville Meeting, opening on Wednesday. The last-nained •. will ride Compris and Invictus in their engagements. For Ellerslie. Mr G. P. Payne has decided that his mare Spoon is to race at the Auckland' Summer Meeting, and she has been nominated for" events .on each of> .the four days' programme. Owing to'her trainer, G.. Murray-Aynsley, taking his own horses to the southern Meltings, \ • iSpoori will be' sent north in charge of oitaof the stable hands, and' Mr Payne will'. folloWi later. . i " Holiday Nominations. Riecarton , horses,as Allows, h&ve been, nominated for the Meetings named 'to'be held &,T>ecenjber 26th and 28th: , Westland -Night Becital, Coll, Mis| Mercia, Hero, Limited, Hunting Call, Dia&thus, Lafty Valkyrie, Verdun, Balrazie,. 1 Icpni, Giggles wick, Honeycomb,„ Rational 11., Taku Tama, , Golfl ' Mint, Arrowmaid,, Knocklong, Monastic, Eoyal .Amphora, Segrave; Dunedin J.C.: Riri, Charmeuse, Martian.. Chief, Meprisant, Kakara, Taku Tama, Bed Heckle, Oratorious, Convoy, Lochlaggan, Palace,. Migerval, Ringing Cheer, and .Monastic. Of\ the above TakujTama and Monastic figure in both programmes, but they will probably go south 'for the- holiday Meetings and, being Beeftpn-o.wned, will assist at the Keefton " -'ure on January 3th and 9th. Encouraging Race. - Grand Review, by Last Dart from Bonsign, a stable-mate of. Great Star, attracted attention, by her forward running up to the straight entrance in the opeping event at Ashburton on Saturday. She was not racSd as a two-year-old ,Jast season and has ,been produced only twice this term, so there is reason to expect her to improve with racing from'now onwards. A _Game~Effort. / Pixie Gold was expected to raee prominently in the Moreton Hr. k Handicap, at Ashburton-on Saturday, but his chance t was jeopardised, by his, rider, J. . -Sheehan, apprenticed to G. J. Pine, suffering an injury at the start of the' f race through Grecian Prince rearing up and ' colliding' with his mount. Pixie 4 Gold, after* being-badly< away, riiade a fast run along- the back, but his rider appeared to be unable to control him, rounding the far turn, and the gelding had little assistance from him for the remainder of the journey. On returning to, the'enclosur& Sheehan collapsed, and .medical assistance was necessary, bu|t tie quickly recovered, ai»d : beyond a • bruised chest he suffered no serious consequences/.,/

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His First Start. Red Arrow, trained by F. Christmas for Mr E. Gates, made a promising showing in his first appearance in public in the Winchmore Hack Handicap. He was slow away and ran very greenly during the middle stages, but when he settled down to work in the straight he executed a strong finishing run. He is an upstanding four-year-old gelding by Arrowsmith from the All Red mare, Red Queen, dam of Gay, Queen, and with more experionee is likely to do good service for his connexions. ■ ■ A Faulty Arrangement. Some of the field paraded for the Moreton Hack Handicap at Ashburton ! on Saturday gave the starter a good deal of trouble, the worst offenders being horses which previously had behaved well at the tapes. The cause was attributed to the position of the mile and a quarter barrier allowing outside patrons to crowd closely round the field. Probably the Ashburton Club will deem it wise to improve on the present arrangements in regard to future ten furlong events on their programmes. Hororata Nominations. The Hororata Racing Olub have reason to be pleased with the nominations received for their Meeting on December 19th. Class is reasonably well represented, and special interest will be added to the day's racing by the fact that the majority of the entrants will be engaged at the various holiday fixtures. Not for Mares.. There are eight mares among the forty-two horses weighted for this year's Auckland Cup, but at the most not more than half this number can be regarded as even possible starters. The mares are My Own (7-11), Eaglet (7-1), Charmaine (T-V), Cessation (7-0), Duellona (7-0), Day Comet mare (7-0), uold Money (7-0), and Jenny Diver (7-0). Last year not a single mare took part in the contest. Only five mares have been listed among Auckland Cup winners in the fifty-eight years of its history. The first of the sex to win was Lottie (8-0), who led the field hope in 1894, and in the following year Anita (6-9) won. A perio'd of eighteen years then elapsed before Warstep (8-9) added to the score in 1914. Then after an interval of three years Mascot (6-13) won, -and Karo (7-13) was successful in 1919. Next Irish Sweep. Jr.dging by what has been published recently, a good many New Zealand people will be interested in the news that the Irish Minister for Justice has sanctioned the scheme of the Hospitals Committee for a sweepstake to be organised on the Grand National Steeplechase, to be run at Aintree on the last •Friday in March, 1932. TROTTING NOTES.

Reminders. - , Acceptances for the New Brighton Meeting close to-itiorrow at noon. There is a payment of 3 sovs for the New Zealand Sapling Stakes due to the Ashburton Trotting. Club to-dajy at 5 p.m. . On Wednesday, at 9 p.m., nominations close for the Waikouaiti and Oamaru Meetings' (two trotting events on each programme). - Nominations fox the Ashburton Trotting Club's Summer Meeting close on Wednesday at 5 p.m. His Initial Win. By -winning 'the May field Handicap Trot at. Ashburton on Saturday Colorado registered his first, win, but he had not an easy task in doing bo, for he was required to cover the two miles in 4min 37 3-ssecj' which must ba considered exceptionally fast time for a maiden horse. He opened his cftfeer as a two-year-old Tvjienhe ran third' at the Hororata Meeting, going 3min 45sec for a mile and a half, and last' season he ran third to Flying Cloud and Little Victor at Mothveh, taking 3ntin 31 l-ssec for a mile and a half. His win was heralded by his recent running, as -in his four starts before he won he was three times fourth and once third. Earlier in his career Colorado was not good away from the barrier, but he has now overcome that failing, and' as he is but a four-year-old and: a good: stayer E. B. .Berry should go oa to further successes with the gelding. Lightly Raced. Claranda, like Colorado/ scored his first victory when he won at Ashburton on Saturday. Although an eight-year-old, he has done little racing, one start as a three-year-old, one as a six-year-old, and seven outings as a seven-year-old being his performances until this season. When the field 'had settled down in the Melrose Trot Handicap he could be seen prominent in the second bunch, but it was not till the home turn was reached that he was asked for an effort.; A: fast run from there carried him to the lead below the distance, and he was not further troubled to gain the , verdict by two lengths. ,

Did Not Take Part. • ' Tatsy de Oro collided; with another horse just prior to the start of the Mayfi'eid Handicap Trot at Ashburton and broke some gear. She did not take any part in ■ Promising Performance. , /■ For a green one, On Parade gave a yexy creditable performance, in the Mayfield Handicap at Ashburton. Beginning smartly, he was in the' leading division practically throughout/to be in sixth place at ' the finish, and he did his work -well all the way. It was a pleasing performance of the three-year-old colt, who was making his first* public appearance. An Overdue Win. - Glandore, winner of the Raglan Handicap at the Waikato Meeting on Saturday, until that success had not won a -race since- he' scored in the Ferguson Handicap on the same track x in March, 1925, although he has been regularly raced in -the interim. > , Well Performed. Worthy Queen compensated for her two ! defeats at the Auckland Meeting last month by winning at Waikafo. The four-year-old trotter has a good | record to date, and she looks like reaching higher company. Raced Badly. r Edna Worthy, a well-backed second .favourite for the Melrose Handicap at Ashburton on Saturday, aided by a fast beginning, led the field to the mile post, but from there on she began to drift, And she finished a long way back. It was not a good showing. Essay, the favourite for the-same race, had any chance she may have possessed spoilt at the start,! as she could not secure a clear getaway on account of several of those round about her standing on thp mark. Essay "was drawn in the second line, divisions being necessitated' owing to tho large field.

Favourite Beaten. Plain Silk, who was made favourite for the Mayfield Handicap at Ashburton, was in the running all the way, but he could not go with Colorado and Eoyal Parade over the concluding stages. However, his display was far superior to those at Forbury Park during the previous week, where he did not pace kindly at all. Auckland Nominations. The Auckland Trotting Club has received good nominations for its Summer Meeting, which will be opened on December 28th, and there is a larger Canterbury entry than was generally expected. Twenty-five horses have been nominated in the Auckland Cup, and ten of these hail froin the Canterbury district, Muriel de Oro, Regal Voyage, Roval Silk, Ngingongingo, Red Shadow, Pluto, Meteor, Golden Pedro, Free Advice, and Wrackler comprising the batch. A notable absentee is Satin King, who will probably be seen out at the Canterbury Park Meeting. Great Northern Derby. After final payments seven horses remain in the Great Northern Derby, Edna Worthy, Derby Fame, and Historian being the only ones in the field who did not contest the New Zealand Derby last month. Although 'the field is small, there is some fine material engaged, and the race should prove worthy of its name. Ciro, Tempest, and Gold Paper, the place-fillers in the New Zealand Derby, will meet again in the Auckland classic. Trotting Contingent. The Rowe Trotting Cup has an entry of fifteen, but the name of Olive Nelson, the star performer at Aldington last month, is missing. As there is a fast class trotters' race at Greymouth early in the New Year she may be found racing there. Canterbury is strongly represented in the Rowe Cup by Ukulele Lady, Mountain Mist, Stand By, Fifa, Surprise Journey, and Sir Voyage. Reassessments. Placed horses in the trotting events at the Ashburton County Racing Club s Summer Meeting have been reassessed as follows by Mr G. Paul:— Horse Table. Line. Clavanda ... (1) (?) Colorado ••• (!) Doll Dance ... ••• •0) W Fairhead ... ••• (1) W Plain Silk ... (}) j7) Koyal Parade (1) (") TAUMARUNXJI R.C. PRESIDENT'S 1 HANDICAP TO FLYING PRINCE. (rives* AMOCIA.TIOX TILIOK4M) TAUMARUNXJI, December 5. The Taumarunui Racing Club'-s Meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather. The attendance was only fair. The track was excellent. The totahsator handled £3174, compared with £6730 for the second day last year. The total for the Meeting was £5546, compared with £13,060 last year. Results: RAUBIMtJ HACK HURDLES, Of 50 sova. One mile and a half. I—HIT THE DECK 9-7 .. 1 3!— Advance Camp 10-11 «• Mcllroy ~ 2—Oargen 9-11 .• 6 Nassone 9-3; 4 All Soult 9-0 j 6 Production 9-0; 7 Haputa 9-0; 8 Bonny Play 9-0; 9 Star Imp In 9-0 also started. Won by a length and a half, with two ana a half lengths between second and third. Time, Bmin 15 4-ssec.

JjUUDBK HANDICAP, 01 50 sovs. Six furlong*. B—QUEEN ARPA 8-8 . . Connor 1 6—Armenia'B-6 .. •• 2 I—Kanapa 8-10 .. • ■ i? 2 Toujours 9-0; 7 Trowbridge 8-7, 3 Simint 8-6; g Tenure 8-6; 4 Llanfyllin 8-6; 5 Illuminelli 8-6 also started. ■ . Won by a neck, with half a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 16»ec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, Of 80 sots. One mile. - I—FLYING :PRINCE 9-2 . . Gray 1 2—King WiUonyx 8-8 .. Manson t s—Oruachan \B-5 .. Oarmont T ■fDead-heat. - - ' 3 Limeen 7-9; 4 Lady Vane 7-0; 6 Abbey Queen 7-0 also started. : _ Won by a head. Time, "Imm 4,1 l-ssec. PIRIAHA HACK HANDICAF, Of SO sovs. Seven furlongs. V 2—STEADY TIRE 8 9 .. Mclnally 1 I—Heremai93 .. .Gray 2 , *—King Win 8 7 • • ..»"«•» I *j V#l Simon 7-3; 6 Arcade 7-3; 3 Abbey X>reara 7-1; 5 Simint 7-6 also started. •Won by a length and. a quarter; a length between second and third. Time, lmin 27g«c. TCAKAHI FLYING HAKDIOAP, Of'6o sovs. Six furlongs.- ■ I—HUNTINGDON 8-10. . . Burgess t 2—FLYING PRINCE 9-2 .. Gray t 3—Lap Town 7-0 .. .. Cammick 3 ' f Dead-heat. 4' Tradesman 9*l; 5 Te Taone 7*o also started. • ".■ '' „ , Won by a length. Time, lmin 14 2-ssec. OHTTEA HACK HANDICAP, Of 50 sovs. One mile. 2—LADY LULU 7-12 . . .Cammick 1 3—Cristobel 7-12 . . .. McTavish 2 4—Abbey Queen 7-4 Stpckley 3 2 Master Armour 7-13 also started. Won by three-quarters of a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 42 2-ssec. ( FABBWEIiL HANDICAP, 01-50 sovs. Seven furlongs. I—KING WILLONYX 8-8 . . Master 1 ' 3^—Tradesman 9-0 . . . . Dulieu 2 2—Marechal 7-11 ■ •., • ■ Baker 3 The only starters. Won by JK head, with s neck between second and third. Time, lmin 28 l-ssec.

SOUTH WAIRARAPA T.C. nominations. The South Wairarap#'T.o. has received the following nominations for its Meeting to he held on Boxing Day:— TRIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 75 sovb; one mile and a half—Second/Choice, Winshow, Liability, Bara Gold, King Bruce, Myhad, Victor Kyle, Bideawee, Lola Bingen, Oklahoma, Arthur Chimes. SUMMER HANDICAP (in harness), of• 75 uovs;„unhoppled trotters; one mile and a half —Amy Ettawah, Lucky Voyage, La Oampione, ArieH Garwood, Arapai, Hue Coronado, Peter Eyre. BEY HANDICAP (in.harness), of 75 bOvs; one mile and a half—Liability, Huia Maid, Rector, Latest Fashion, Mister Guy, Bideawee, Phyllis Axworthy, Native Berry, Tui Coronado, Lady Coronado. Achray, Murchimes, Oklahoma, Mount Logan, Teri Kingi, Arthur Chimes. ■ WAIRARAPA CUP HANDICAP (in har-, ness), of 200 sovs; two miles—Rangiliau, Sailor Boy, Tennessee Child, Hilltop, Light- ] wood, All' Tied, Native Hero, Lady Author, Lady Coronado, Whipper, Denver Hinds, Highland Derby, Jewel Elect. BOXING DAY HANDICAP (in harness), o£ 75 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Second Choice, Winshow, Cracker, Liability, Rector, Latest Fashion, Bara Gdld, King Bruce,. Myhad, Salvage, Victor Kyle, Worthy Crest, Waiorongomai, Lola Bingen, Silver Berry, Oklahoma, Arthur Chimes. MEMBERS' HANDICAP (in harnesß), of 85 sovs; unhoppled trotters; two milesAmy Ettawah. Lucky Voyage, Le Campione, Ariel, .Carwo'od. Arapai, Hue Coronado, Peter Eyre. OLAREVILLE HANDICAP (in harness), of 75 sovb; two miles—4Jolden Oaks, Liability, Huia Maid,, Bara Gold, Phyllis Axworthy, Tui Coronado, Lady Coronado, Capilano, Achray, Murchimes, Mount Logan, Teri Kingi. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (in harness), of 90 sovs; one' mile and a quarter —Rangihau, Sailor Boy, Tennessee Child, Hilltop, Lightwood, Capilano, Mister Guy, Native Hero, Lady Author, Tui Coronado, Whipper, Denver. Hinds, Teri Kingi, Highland Derby, Jewell Elect. "AFORE YE GO—BELL'S." Bell's is the whisky of hospitality and good cheer. When ordering, be sure that,you are supplied with Scotch Whisky from Arthur Bell and Sons, Ltd., Perth, Scotland, - and take no ether. The brand which has been on the New Zealand market. for thirty years-7-tlie Bottle with the, Yellow Label—Guarantee age and purity. —1

ASHBtJRTON MACES MOORBIRD WINS HANDICAP. LOCKSLEY RETURNS TO FORM. ' The Ashbuiton County Eacing Club had ideal weather conditions for their Summer Meeting held on Saturday, and there was a satisfactory attendance of racegoers. The course was in exceptionally fast . order owing to the dry spell being experienced in the district, and many of the competitors were troubled by the hard going. The totalisator turnover was seriously affected by outsiders returning the dividends in the two opening events, the sum of £.5703 being handled, for seven events, as against £7401 for eight races on the corresponding programme lsst year. It was estimated that this total would result in the Meeting showing a slight profit. The throughout were again carried out in an excellent manner, and promptitude enabled patrons making use of the,splendid train service provided, to reach their destinations at the scheduled time. The details of the racing are as follows: WINCJHMORJE HACK HANDICAP, Of 00 sots ; second horse to receive 10 govs, ajid third horse 6 sots from stake. Six furlongs. 10—Mrs J. Campbell's b f MA BELLE POLLY by Polazel—Bendown 3yrs 9-0 .. .. .. M. Kirxvan 1 7—R. Longley's br f High Tor 3yrs 9-0 K. Hawkins 2 6 —H. F. Morton's b g Pharaoh 4yrs 9-10 N. Trillo 3 8 Semper Paratus 913 C. Oarraont; 3 Merry Poel 9-8 A. li. Ellis; 5 Battle Here 9-8 I. Tilson; 4 Elude 9-2 D. O'Connor; 1 Sailor's Love 9-2 oar. 9-3 G. Salt; 2 Countermarch 9-0 W. Cooper; 11 Red Arrow 9-0 car. 9-7 Ootton; 9 Grand Review 9-0 J. W. Jennings also started. ■ Won by a. head; two lengths second and third. Sailor's Love was fourth. Time, Imin 13 3-ssec. Winner trained by owner, Riccarton. MELROSE TROT, In harness. Of 90 bovs; second horse to receive 10 sovb, and third horse 6 bovs from stake. Smin 45sec class. One mile and a half. 7—Clark and Glenie's s)r g CLARANDA by Brent Locanda —Advance mare aged scr .. .. L. Frost 1' 19—j Green's blk m Doll Ranee aged 24 1 J. Bell, jun. 2 9—H. McNeill's b m Fairhead aged scr Owner 3 3 Historoian scr and Athelney Lass scr bracketed; 8 Oklahoma scr and Caligula scr bracketed; 7 Native Cole scr bracketed with Claranda; 18 Lorelei scr and Wrecker scr bracketed; 5 Vagabond King scr and Pretender scr bracketed; 2 Edna Worthy acr; 1 Essay acr; 10 Glengowrie scr; 20 Elsie de Oro scr; 11 Warbird scr; 4 Tuscan scr; 13 Dolly Huon scr; 17 College Boy scr; 16 Neil Dillon scr; 12 Tatsy de Oro scr; 14 Town Crier scr; 6 Midnight Sun scr; 14 Clapham scr; 22 Guyziah scr; 20 Silver Bird scr also started. Won by two lengths; same second and third. Tatsy de Oro was fourth. Times 3min 27 3-ssec, Smin 28 l-ssec. Bmin 29 2-ssec. Winner trained by K. Glenie. TINWALD HANDICAP, Of 110 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from stake. One mile. I—E. S. Luttrell's b in MOORBrKD by The Aee—Moorfowl tiyrs 7-12 L. J. Ellis 1 3—Sir Charles Clifford's b f Winsome Hind 4yrs 7-0 .. A. Eastwood 2 2—J. T. Preston's b g Ramo syrs 7-2 A. Mewervy 3 5 Starshooter 8-1 C. Carmont; 4 Wise Choice 7-13 C. Hughes; 0 Rational 11. 7-3 W. Jones; 2 Honeycomb 7-0 car. 7-4 R. Coveny bracketed with Ramo; 7 Topere 7 0 C. Eastwood also started. Won by two lengths: neck between second and third. Wise Choice was fourth. Time, lmin 38 8-Ssec. Winner trained by F. D. Jones, Riccarton. I LAGMHOR PLATE,

Of 70 sovs; second horse to Teceive 10 «ov«, and third horse 6 sots Irom etake. Special weight*. Five furlongs. I—A. Ohisholm's ch f LOOHLAGGAN by Woodend—Glentruin 3yra 8-4 B. Brodie 1 B—G. F. Moore's b g Hilary Syrs 7-5 ' A.' Messervy 2 7—j. W. Pankhurst'a b g Terra Firma 4vr« 8-10 . - 1 .. N. Trillo 3 12 Gylena 8-10 0. Eastwood; a Autumn Bird BilO T. Green; 4 Denise 8-4 L. 3. Ellis; 11 Hurlingham 8-4 0. Oarmont; 10 Lady Alitor 8-4 w. Brown; 5 Manetho 8-4 D. Cotton; 9 Pansophy 8-4 I, Tilson;. 6 Lucky Dive 7-5 A. Eastwood; 8 Silver Bin* 7-5 R. Coveny also atarted. Won by a short length; neck between second and third. . Hurlingham was Time, lmin 0 3-ssec. Winner trained by 0, Emerson, Riccarton. MOBBTON HACK HANDICAP, Of 110 sovs; second horse to receive 10 snvi", and third horse SMW trom stake. One mile and a quarter. 1 3—H. Shaw's b g LOOKSI-EY by Arrow-smith-Oarette 4yrs 8-8 Brodie 1 I_G. Gould's b g JtmipW 6yr. g 2—Sir Charles Clifford's br f Babel 4yrs f 7.0 ..... A. Eastwood 3 ',5 Grecian Prince MI. Tilson; ® Pit 8-1 It. J. EHis; 9 Night Parade 7-11 W. Brown; 4 Pixie Gold t-9 car. 7-4 J/Sheelian; 7 Nightcap 7-0 W. Jones; 11 Fortune's Wheel 7-0 car. 7-1 A. Messervy; 9 Crash 7-0 car. 7-4 R. Coveny; 8 The Viscount, 7-0 C. Eastwood also started. ... _. Won-by a neck; » length between second and third. . Nightcap ' was fourth. Time, 2min 5 3-ssec. Winner trained by E. ScouHar, 'Riccarton. WAKANUI HANDICAP,

Of 90 bovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from stake. Six furlongs. 2 ~TAMA\ C Quri°bbey^Lord'MUH" Tlnoreka mare aged t 4—A. E. Wormald's b g Ranelagh Syrs a.a .. .. K. Hawkins 2 6—Sir Ohas. Clifford's b f Ball ®*esß . 4vrs 8:4 • - .. R. Coveny 3 5 Arrowmir 9-0 B. Brodie; I,Solvent 8-~ T Green; 3 Sleipner 8-0 A. Messervy, 8 Hunting Call 7-7 P car. 7-4 J. Hesse; 7 The Raider 7-5 A. Eastwood also started. Won by a neck; half a length between second and third. Solvent was fourth. Tim Jmin 13 l-Ssec. Winner trained by C. V. McCarthy, Reef ton. »MAYFIELD TROT HANDICAP, In harness. Of 90 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third'- horse 5 ®o vs from stake. 4min 59sec class. iwo mileß. „2_D. R. Revell's ch g COLORADO by Wrack—Osier Beauty Byrs scr K. B. Berry 1 5 M. B. Edwards's b g Royal Parade 4yrs 24 . \. u 0^ aeT 2 l—'R. Wanden's b g Plain SiUc Syrs ser • • • • Withers 3 <l6 Athelney Lass scr; 7 Copper Nob scr; 11 Essay scr; 18 Zane'scr and Zenith 336 bracketed; 11 Neil Dillon scr; 6 Tatsy de nro scr• 8 Autowin scr; 9 Midnight Sun ?"■ 15 On Parade ucr;. 10 Raywood 24; 4 Haxveßt Time 24; 3 KiUin 24; 14 Blue Glen Micky Audubon 108 also started. ■wt' t. w R n «ck; Ave lengths second and Winner trained by R- B. Berry. NOTES ON THE RACING. Unexpected hut popular. Proceedings opened unfavourably for the club and investors alike by two outsiders returning the dividends in the Winclimore Hack Handicap. The winner, Ma Belle Polly, was always of the leading division, and shot to the front as soon as the Straight was er/tered upon. Sailor's Love, High Tor, Pharaoh, and Countermarch, each showed promise inside the distance, but it was left to High Tor to challenge the leader. In a hard tussle, however, Ma Belle Polly was able to hold on to gain a head verdict. Pharaoh was two lengths away with Sailor's Love, Elude, and Countermarch next. This was Ma Belle Polly's first win, and it served as Bomc recompense i'or the patience displayed with her by Mrs J. Campbell. Ma Belle Polly fads probably lucky in that High Tor lost ground at the start, and had her beaten a stridei past the post. Pharaoh finished

on well and would have done better over a longer journey. Sailor's Love was in a commanding position at the home turn, but did not make the showing expected of her in the straight, and it was evident the hard track settled her. Merry Peel, who was in keen demand by South Canterbury visitors, lost his chance by being badly left at the start. Elude was in want of the race, but his prospects of winning a race over the holiday period do 'hot look promising. Battle Hero did not get the breakaway that enabled him to spreadeagle the field at in fact he was one of the slowest away and failed to get up to the leaders at any part. Countermarch was disappointing, while Semper Paratus gave one of his poor displays, which would not be very encouraging to his new ow'ner. . Two Big Dividends. The public voted strongly for Essay, driven by O. E. Hooper, in the Melrose Trot Handicap, but he was unlucky at the start in being one of the second division of the limit markers, and when some of.those in front of him played up, he was unable to get going until his task was hopeless. The second choice, Edna Worthy, began smartly, and was well placed in the leading division until the home turn was reached, whore he commenced to drift, and was well out of the contest early in the run home. Midnight Sun, Doll Dance, Tatsy de Oro, Claranda, and Historian, were most prominent at the turn for home, and the result was in doubt until well inside the distance, at which point Claranda showed out, and engaged Doll Dance in an interesting finish. The latter, who had put up a solid race, and was paying a substantial dividend to win, weakened in the last few strides, and Claranda was able to beat her to the past by two lengths. Fairhead came with a late run to gain third money, two lengths away, with Tatsy de Oro, Midnight Sun, and Historian next Opposition Outclassed. The principal event, the Tinwald Handicap, was an easy proposition for the favourite, Moorbird. She followed Winsome Hind and Wise Choice into the straight, but had them beaten inside the distance, and went on to win in an effortless manner, by two lengths, from Winsome Hind, who stayed on to beat the fast-finishing Ramo by a neck. Wise Choice was half a length back in front of Honeycomb, Starshooter, Rational 11., and Topere. There was never any doubt about Moorbird 'a superiority once she was called upon. She will not be raced during the holidays. and will be given .an easy time until the opening of the autumn programmes. Owing to T. Green being unable to get down to the weight, L. J. Ellis was given the mount. Winsome Hind ran a satisfactory race and should collect some stakes on the northern trip. Bamo found the journey j too short, and will fare better later on. Wise Choice was in second place to within two chains of the post, and would { have kept her position but for her rider getting his reins. and whip entangled, and being unable to do his mount justice. Honeycomb and Starshooter were, both done with inside the distance, while Rational 11. was always in the rear and had only Topere behind him at the finish. Her First Win. < Lochlaggan was made a staunch favourite for the Lagmhor Plate and she won from end to end. She led into the straight from Autumn Bird, Silver Ring, Hilary, and Terra Firma, and although these momentarily closed on her at the distance, she stuck to her task to gain a short length victory from the two-year-old Hilary, who beat Terra Firma by a neck. Hurlingham was a length away next, in front of Manetho, Silve 1 * Ring, and Autumn Bird. The winner ran up to her track form on this occasion, but was all put at the finish. Hilary surprised even his cont nexions by his good showing. He was always prominent, and completed his task in a manner befitting a much more seasoned galloper. Terra Firma is a four-year-old gelding by. Acre from Minor, and promises to become useful Hurlingham, a three-year-old brother to Ranelagh, was responsible for an impressive Bhowing, as he was one of the last to find his feet,, and gave* the leaders a big break entering the straight. His finishing run was suggestive of better results ahead. Silver Ring, who was in keen request, was one of the leaders for half a mile only, and it would appear as if he will require moA timeAutumn Bird, a 1 sister to Moorbird, was a surprising second choice. She acted as Lochlaggan's nearest attendant until inside the distance, where; she cried enough. Locksley Prevails. The finish of the Moreton Hack Han- t dicap was: confined to the three "best supported, but not in the order of the betting. Gold Pit took charge at the end of two furlongs, and led throughout the back and into the straight, from Crash, Juniper, Babel, and Locksley. The two leaders retired at the straight entrance, and Juniper was left in charge, while Locksley made a for- ; ward move on the outside, and had drawn up to Juniper inside the distance. A close tussle ensued, but Locksley always had Juniper's measure, and beat him home. by a neck. Babel finished on well into third place, a length away, with a big gap to Nightcap, who was followed by Gold Pit, Pixie Gold, and Fortune's Wheel. Locksley executed a very creditable performance, as he was several lengths behind the leaders with half the distance covered, and had only commenced to improve his position nearing the halfmile. Juniper gave evidence that he would be better suited to a mile journey. He is to go north with JV D. Jones's team and should do well on the Ellerslie course. Babel was strongly supported in the face of track work only, and she reeled off a satisfactory race for first attempt over the ground. Gold Pit was responsible for ai fast pace being set, but lasted only to the straight entrance. Grecian Prince failed badly. He gave trouble at the I start and lost a good deal of ground and although he put" in a strong run along the back, he drifted again as soon as the straight was encountered.. Pixie Gold covered a lot of extra ground owing to his rider meeting with an injury at the dispatch. Crash showed his usal turn of speed by being one of the leaders to the straight, but was last at the finish. West Coast Winner. Solvent monopolised speculation in the Wakanui Handicap, but was never in a prominent position and finished in behind the placed horses. The Raideu and Sleipner were, together entering the straight, from Taku Tama, Solvent, and Ranelagh, and when the leaders were done with at the distance, Taku Tama took charge. Ranelagh then executed a solid run and fifty yards from/the post appeared/ likely to gain the honours, but his effort was badly timed and Taku Tama was able to secure a neck victory. Ball Dress was half a length back, with Solvent, Arrowmir, The Raider, and Sleipner next. The winner hails f roni Reef ton, but in company with Monastic, in the same ownership- has befen trained at Riccar. ton for some weeks past. Ranelagh, who like Hurlingham, race& in the interests of his i trainer, natroflly missed making a return to' the winning list, and many racegoers were under the impression he had got up owing-to the confident ' manner in which hii tHer handled him. The-gelding was- 0M t)i the rear, diviaion in the early .stage*, but gradually improved his poaitioa

from the half-mile post and was going so generously over the remainder of the journey that he should have gained the honours. Ball Dress was troubled by the hard track and took gome time to settle down, but her work over the final stages attracted attention. Solvent was again disappointing and showed bo sign of the pace she can unwind on the track. She made one promising effort in the straight, but it had little impression on the leaders. The Auckland trip will not now be continued and the filly will be given a letup fbr a few weeks. Arrowmir went scratchily on the hard ground, and will find it difficult to win a race during the summer season. The Eaider, who has not had much galloping since being recommissioned, showed that he has retained his speed by leading into the straight, but there his condition gave out. Sleipner ran another disappointing race and a spell seems to be in view for him. A Narrow Victory. Plain Silk, Colorado, and Ruin were accorded most support for the Mayfield Trot Handicap, a very good betting race. On Parade and Colorado were first to show out and with half a mile covered On Parade was in front from Colorado and Plain Silk, Autowin, and Copper Nob, with Harvest Time at the head of the others. Down the back straight Colorado took charge from Autowin and Plain Silk, while, Kaywood at this stage, made a forward (movement. Turning for home, Colorado held command from Copper Nob, Plain Silk, and Autowin, with On Parade and Harvest Time still handy and 4fee colours of .Royal Parade becoming prominent. Halfway up the straight, Royal Parade came fast and issued a challenge tq Colorado, the pair drawing away from the field. Colorado maintained his position to the post under a hard drive to -beat Royal Parade by a neck, the third horse, Plain Silk, being five lengths further back, followed by Autowin,. Raywood, On Parade, Harvest Time, and Copper Nob, WAIKATO T.C. DAN DIRECT WINS PRINCIPAL RACE. (PAISS AHOCZATIOH TsLIOBAV.) HAMILTON, December The Waikaio Trotting Club's Spring Meeting opened in glorious weather. There was a moderate attendanoe., The track was excellent. The totalisator handled £9883. ! Result*: ■ IMPROVERS' HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs. Unhoppled trotters. Smin BOsec class. One mil* and • half. 9—ZANZIBAR 108 .. Murray 1 s—Bessie Parrish 72 .. Paul S 6—Bingen Bell 12 .. McMillan 3 14 Rosalie'* Triumph aer; 18 Kohowah scr; 4 Mattie Herbilwyn acr; 1 Miss Brseride scr; 11 Reply scr; 10 Golden Hoia aer; 8 Luc; Bell scr; 2 Arapai 48; 3 La Campion# 60; 12 Hua Coronado 108; 7 Windehat 120 also started. Won by one and a quarter lengths; six lengths second and third. Time, Smin 28 2-5 sec. • PROGRESaiVB HANDICAP, Of 100 bovs. Smin 4«eo elaaa. One mile and a quarter. I—FREE LOGAN scr <.. Moron. 1 2—rPegaway acr P*ul 2 B—-Worthy Cause scr .. Julian 8 8 Pnkemiro scr; 16 Cogent scr; 4 Orseker acr; 7 Tanlwhs. acr; H Donee acr; 6 W*« Machine scr; 9 Derby Fame scr; 12 Black Ballin acr; 17 La Triumph aer; 18 Bttffy Thorpe acr: 6 Prince Etowah 34; 19 Tai Coronado 24; 14 Cleao 60; .16 Lady Core- ■ nado 60 also started. Won by a head; two and s half lenftfci second and. third. Time, Smin GSsee. SAGLAN HANDICAP, . Of 100 sovs. Smin 20tee slaM. One mile. 10—GLANDORE 86 .. Mcfferxr * a—Some Dillon 12 „. Paul 9 I—Derby Vale scr , , Angus* A 6 Sailor Boy scr; T Jersey Thorpe aer: 4 Belle Audubon ser; 9 Bell Dial 18; 3 Pxinee Pedro 18; 8 Bohoro 89} 11 Van Rleh 48; ® Our Peter 48 also started. • Won Sy a n*«k; head seeond and third. Time, 2miai 16 ' WAIKATO HAOTHOAV, 01 800 aovs. 4min SSiec etaas. Vwo mile*. 4—DAN DHfcKOT 12 . . Newdiek I 7—Torpedo Huno 60 .. IfeKendrtek 5* 2—lmpromptu-48 Shaw 8. 9 Explosion acr; 6 Nella Dillon 24; 8 Dealer 24; 1 Kewpia's Guy 86; 5 Hal Ohirae* 60; 10 Te Wahia 60; 3 Gold Treasure 8€ also atarted. Won by two lengths; hall a length seeond and third. Time, 4min33 S-ssec. MEMBERS' HANDICAP, Of 110 SOTS. Unhoppled trotters. Smin 46see class One mile and a half. I—WORTHY QUBBN 24 A. J. Oorrigau 1 2—Moko Girl ser .. Smith a B—Wiodchat 60 .. • .August . 3 3 Arapai acr; 7 Hue Coronado 48; 6 Black • Magie 80; 6 Zansibar 72; 8 Royal Triumph 120 also started. , • • • Won by. fire lengths; «ame seeond and third. Time. Smin S3 4-ssec. i v WAIPA HANDICAP, Of 100 sovs. Smin 42see class. Otoe mile and a half. I—PEG-AWAY scr .. . Paiil l B—Pukemiro scr .. Cutts. 2 7-r-Dolly Thorpe scr .. August 39 Lucy Bell scr; 11 Donee scr; 6 Wee Machine scr; 10.Black Ballin acr> 12 Rufty Thorpe scr; |4 WortKy Cause scr; 5 Tui Coronado 24; .3 Prince Etawah 24; 2 Frea Logan 36<also started. ■ Won by one and a half lengths; three lengths second and thirfd. Time, Bmin 29sec. DOMINION HANDICAP, Of 110 sors, 4mio 49s«c class. Two miles. 4—rOLIVER THORPE scr .. Willetts 1 3—S'om» Dillon 48 .. Paul 2 7—Jersey Thorpe scr . . Allen 3 9 Lady Coronado scr; 2, Rey de Quest acr; 10 Clean scr; 3 Myrtlene scr; 11 Horison IS--5 Rio Grande 48; 8 Bel! Dial 48; 6 Lady Yyonno 72 also started. Won by two lengths; two and a half lengths second and third. Time, 4min 41 3-Ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 130 sots. 2min 52sec class. One mile and a quarter. 2—OUR PETER 1, 12 .. Shaw 1 4 —High Sea 12 .. Oliver 212 l2 .. Mahoney 3 . 7 Hohora scr; 8 Explosion 24; ,6 Glandora 24; 3 Nella Dillon 48; 5 Torpedo Huon \6O also started. "Won by half a length; neck second and third. Time, 2min 49 2-s*ec. , WINGATUI NOTES. [THE PRESS Special Service.] DUNEDIN, December 5 The conditions at Wingatui this moraing were ideal for training operations, and the outside of the course proper, which is now getting on the bare side, and the plough track were available. The latter was in first- ' class order and fast. Some Acre, who looks well after his long spell, and Palermo were sent six furJongs on the plough, finishing strongly. Royal Limond, who was in a good galloping mood, ran away from the Irish-bred mare, Anne Shakespeare, at the end of a mile on the outside of the course, which the former cut out in lmin 48 2-ssecs. All Smiles was on her toes prior to commencing nine furlongs on the plough, and she ran the last mile in lmin SOsec, her rider having a| good hold of her coming down the straight. Master Anomaly, another that looks well after a spell, was given a couple of rounds on the plough, finishing strongly over the last two furlongs. Ballance and Salmo Salar finished pn\ even terms oyer five furlongs .on Ps|| plough in lmiit 13^2-Sseoi

Trayl&vah easily beafe Princess AtS<»y ®v«r six furlongs in lmim Slsec. I. Bulolo rail half a mile on t«he course m SSaw and looks well and fresh. A 1 Jolson got away, with his rider and ran two furlongs along the back before he was steadied, in26see. He cantered the remainder of a circuit. Admiral Drake, who will be the only one of Mr Samson's team to go to Auckland, had Royal Saxon for a mate over a mile on the coarse, and they finished together in lmin > 48sec. Air Valve and the Tractor —Droskl gelding took lmm 22 2-ssec to cover six furlongs cp the oourse.' Solmuri ran away from Lord Argosy over seven furlongs on the cdurae in lmm 34sec. Shock was sprinted down the straight fang? 6 ' tak ins|26sec forjtfco fujDumblane was going better than Wmgatm at the end or six furloiiflts on the course in Imin 23 4-ssec Bachelor's Idol beat Bellbird over fiv& furlanga on the course in 68 3-ssec-_Fme Weather finished in front of furlongs on the rails Nithvale and Bitraotor finished together over sis furlongs on the course in lmm 22sec. + 5 a A r >M W and , Blue Metal were «■»» jg on the p ough in 54 mUe A well-grown gelding bv Tractor from Miss Camouflage was going as moved attractively. Win ton, Tippling and Sunmaid were neither doing their best at the end Sf five furlongs on the course in wlo S' lASfft Mi aaren ?«» took lmin Mr D. P. Wilson'S® iS" , ofTPink Paper fnan MrT? ?- Sthr month. summer Meeting this The nominations received Bunedin J_ockev Clnli its Summer races fromlll dtfeS The average per | jor ß « 3against 19 last season. 5 ' ®® PALMBRSTON STAKES. (VMM MSOTUno. HUtW) ' N.. 5. Palmerston North swSl Esteem, Princess , Sean, o nd . torian. Cimabue !«„' 7, U V W * U V Oratrugi, black gelclinc W loss ? s . Saslatour, Kahikatoa. Arausio—CarWAIPA "^HANDICAPS. '"""BO,

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IgnpiHT- ACRE WINS.. jwwjwjaHMW ASSOCIATION—BT BLSCTHIC fIWMBAFH—COPYRIGHT.) MWii< December 6th, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, December 5. Farm races were he'd to-day. HANDICAP, SKnppi*' (Second horte to receive SO horse 15 sovs from the ch g BOLLS ROYCE Syrs 7-9 SjpHSPtf* teg Grand March by March |®W"WacM» lan syrs 8-10 M. McCarten 2 .eh. f Chandu by Treclare — 6-1 A- Williums 3 ** ' "uUrtcan starters. Won by a me, lmin 41sec. SHAM STAKES, second horse to receive 120 !>ird horse 60 sovs from the two-year-olds. Five furlongs. '.CIITGALBA by Treclare—i- " .. .. E. Bartle 1 be N.E.F. by Tippler—- .. T. Webster 2 h f Arnurna. by Lesrionii» 8-0 .. J. Munro 3 •Ive starters. N.E.F. made fWaa beaten in the last few iort head. Time, lmin 2sec. 8888 HANDICAP, oond 60, third 25. One tnilo »nd a half. liter's b ? FIRST ACRE a. aged 9-2 T. Webster 1 br g Warneton by Baverfijrs 7-2 .. A. Knox 2 O Loquacious by Magpie ;6yis 9-5 .. J. Coutts 3 Wa starters, including Vertia short neck. Time, 2min censored by the stewards he rails, spoiling the chance ipper,. Go'd Day, and My Osuccessfully. f#KLAND T.C. _ Rations FOR SUMMER j < j ®f®ih»tions for the Auckland | Meeting on Decern- j 125 sovs; for trot- I • !S' n class; ono mile aiS.JiiEi.'v?*' Triumph. Zanzibar, Windrt? y' 1 ' Arapai, Caballero, SBP9kJ6«jk ® es sie Parrish, Colonel BEPW*S rl 'i rr Penalty, Leo MauriSBBflpte, C»rl Mack, Black Magic, Star, Wimmera King. MwlaSW (fANBICAP, 125 govs; 3min ti r, snd a half—Jersey Flying Cloud, Rey de HinwWnirni. Modern Light, Thorpe, Some Dillon, Margaret Wallace, 'haroto,. Myrtlene, ,Hisfloi Grande, Tempest. (imp.), Kewpie's CUP, of 750 »ov.«, at .so sovs; 4min Wwth-MftoMaa jSuo, uriel

do Oro, Stanmoor. Genuine, The Abbey, Regal Voyage, Neeoro. Reremai, . Florent, Gold Treasure, Royal Silk, Ngingongingo, Mountain Torpedo Huon, Auto Machin®, Rod. Shadow, Pluto, Nelson Tasker, Gold Jacket, Meteor, Jewel Pointer, Golden Pedro, Frco Advice, Peter Bingen, Wrackler. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; Srain 29« ec class; one mile and a half— Lady Yvonne. Glapdore, Hohoro, Sailor Boy, Some Dillon, Gaza, Our George, Dad's Hope, Goldman, Concertina, Denver Hinds, Dan Direct, Carnui, Actor. ROWE TROTTING CUP, of 350 sovs, including gold cup valued at 50 sovs; for trotting horses only.; 4min 40sec class. Two miles—Peter McKinney, Valloden, Paradigm, Etta Co!e>Betty Moko, Ukulele Lady, Mountain Mist, Stand By, Fifa, Roi Grande, Kolmar, Jock Bingen, Surprise Journey, Sir Voyage, Huon Voyage (imp.). GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; I luiin 'JBuec class; two miles—Hal Chimes, Stoney, Benefice, Kewpie's Guy, Peter Pirate, Warspite. Master Huia, Dan Direct, Surprise Journey, Sir Voyage, Nimble Direct (imp.). ST. HELIER'3-HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 2min 48sec class; one mile and a quarter—Te Wahia, Joybird, Hal Chimes, Purser, Benefice, Kewpie's Guy, Sunshower, Impromptu, Nella Dillon, Warspite, Torpedo Huon, Gold Dial, Pluto, Dan Direct, Meteor, Great Ballin, Golden Pedro, Princess Mauritius (imp.). AKARANA HANDICAP, of 150 4ovs; 2min 53sec class: one mile and a quarter—Bitigen Crest, Chenaway, Hohoro, Sailor Boy, Our George, Dad's Hope, Denver Hinds, Great Fame, Carnui, Surprise Journey. SECOND DAY.—DECEMBER 30th. OAK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; for trotting horses only; 4min 52sec class; two miles— Royal Triumph, Windchat, Arapai, Effigy, Worthy Queen, Mr Penalty, Explosion, Parrish Belle. Carl Mack, Black Magic, Welcome Guy, Wimmera King. TRAMWAY HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; 3min 34scc class; one milo and a half—Jersoy Tliorpe, Flying Cloud, Rey do Quest, Derby Vale, Dolly Thorpe, Whakahihi, Modern Light, Poi, Oliver Thorpe, Jester, Free Logan, Margaret Wallace, Prince Etatvah, Gumdigger, Myrtlene, Historian, Great Fame, Roi_ Grande, Actor, Donna Gulvallis (imp.), Kewpie's Triumph, Horizon. CHAMPION HANDICAP, of 800 sovs; 2min 44sec class; one mile and a quarter— Machine Gun, Wrackler, Muriel de Oro, Stanmoor, Genuine, The Abbey, Regal Voyage, Royal Silk, Mountain Dell, Red Shadow, Nelson Tasker, Gold Jacket, Jewel Pointer, I'l'ee Advice, Peter Bingen. GREAT NORTHERN DERBY, of 1000 sovs; for three-year-olds; one mile and a half —Giro, Edna Worthy, Derby Fame, Gold Paper, Avernns, Historian, Tempest. DOMINION HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 3min 29sec class; one mile and o half— -Lady Yvonne, Glacdore, Stoney, Chenaway, Hohoro, Sailof Boy, Some Dillon, Gaza, Peter Pirate, Our George, Dad's Hope, Master Huia, Concertina, Denver Hinds, Dan Direct, Roi Grande, Carnui, Actor. . INNOVATION HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; 2min 56sec class; one mile and a quarter* I'rince Pedro, Derby Vale, Poi, Oliver Thorp", Seme Djllon, My Thorpe, Goldman, Prince Etawah, Gumdigger, Bell Dial, Realty, D cn * ver Hinds, Haroto, Polly's Picture, Great Fame, Roi Grande, Tempest, Actor, Wilbur White (imp.), Kewpie's Triumph, Horizon. EPSOM HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; for trottj'nj; horses only. 4min 40sec class; two n:iles—Peter McKinney, Valloden, Paradigm, Etta Cole, Betty Moko, Ukulele Lady, Mountain Mist, Stand By, Fifa, Roi Grande, Kolmar, Jock Bingen, Surprise Journey, Sir Vcvage, Huon Voyage (imp.). RANFURLY HANDICAP,--of 200 sova: 2min 48sec class; one mile and a quarter —-Bingon Crest. Te Wahia, Joybird, Ha] Chimes, Purser, Xoeoro, Benefice, Kewpie's Guy, Sunshower, Gold Treasure, Royal Sillc, Impromptu, Ncl a Dillon, Warspito, Ngingongingo, Torpedo Huon, .Auto Machine, Gold Dial, Pluto, Dan Direct, Meteor, Great Ballin, Golden Pedro, Princess Mauritius (imp.), Florent. ( THIRD DAY—DECEMBER 31st. TAMAKI HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; for trotting horses only: 4min 52sec class; two miles —Royal Triumph, Zanzibar, Wintlchnt, Arapai, Caballero, Effigy. Worthy Queen, Moko Girl, Mr .Penally, Explosion, Leo Mauritius. Parrish Belle, Carl Mack, Black Magic, Welcome Guy, Wimmera Kingl PARK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; 3niin 34 se*i class; one mile and a haJf—Jersey Thorpe, Prince Pedro, Flying Cloud, Boy de Quest, Whakahihi, Modern Light, Gold Paper, Poi, Oliver Thorpe. Free Logan, Edna Worthy, Margaret Wallace, Prince Etawah, Oumdigger, Haroto, Myrtlene, Historian, Great Fame, Actor, Kewpie's Triumph, Horizon. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 400 sovs: •lmin 30sec class; two miles —Machine Gun, Muriel de Oro, Stanmoor, Genujne, This Abbey, Regal Voyage. Neeoro, Reremai, Floreat. Gold Treuaxe, Koyal Silk, ,ta£ropiptu,,

Ngingongingo, Mountain Dell, Torpedo lluon, Auto Machine, R«d Shadow, Pluto, Nelson Tasker, Gold Jacket, Meteor, Jewel Pointer, Golden Pedro, \ Free Advice, Peter Bingen. NEW YEAR HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; 4min 38sec class; two miles —Lady Yvonne, Gland ore, Hal Chimes, Stoney, Purser, Benefice, Kewpie's Guy, Petor Pirate, Explosion, Nella Dillon. Warspite, Master Huia, Gold Dial, Denver Hinds, Dan Direct, Carnui, Surprise Journey,' Sir Voyage, Nimble Direct (imp.). ASSOCIATION HANDICAP, of 200 sovi; for trotters only; 4mia 40seo class; tWu miles—Peter McKinney, Valloden, Paradigm, Etta Cole, Betty Moko, Ukulele Lady, Mountain Mist, Stand By, Fifa, Roi Grande, Jfolmar, Jock Bingon, Surprise Journey, Sir Voyage, Huoa Voyage (imp.). PREMIER HANDICAP, of 125 sov»; 2min 56sec class; one mile and a quarter—Prince Pedro, Key do Quest, Derby Vale, Chenaway, Whakahihi, Poi, Oliver Thorpe, Some Dillon, My Thorpe, Rolfe Audubon, Jester, Free Logan, Prince Etawah, Gumdigger, Bell Dial, Realty, Haroto, Myrtlene, Great Fame, Jock Bingen, Tempest, Actor, Donna Gulvallis (imp.), Kewpie's Triumph, Horizon, La Triumph. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 150 sots; 3min 29eee class; one mile and a half— Lady Yvonne, Purser, Hohoro, Sailor Boy, Some Dillon, Gaza, Our George, Dad's Hope, Master Huia, Goldman, Concertina, Gumdigger, Bell Dial, Denver Hinds, Dan Direct, Roi Grande, Carnui, Actor, Wilbur White (imp.). ONSLOW HANDICAP, of 200 eovi; 2mia 48seo class; one mile and a quarter—Bingen Crest, To Wahia, Joybird, Hal Chimes, Stanmoor, Genuine, Purser, Neeoro, Benefice, Kewpie's Guy, Sunshower, Royal Silk, Impromptu, Our George, Holly Boy, Nella Dillon, Warspite, Mountain Dell, Torpedo Huon, Gold Dial, Pluto, Nelson Tasker, Gold Jacket, Dan Direct, Meteor, Great Ballin, Golden Pedro, Surprise .Journey, Princess Mauritius (imp.), Florent,