THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 700, 28 December 1909, Page 6

THE TURF.

»- —- ■ AUCKLAND R.C. SUMMER MEETING. ALL RED WINS THE CUP. KILINDINI THE RAILWAY HANDICAP. / : ~ (By Telegraph,—Press Association.) Auckland, December 27. Tho summer carnival of the Auckland Bacing Club began to-day in the presence of a very large attendance. The sum of .£25,G14 went through tho totiilisator, an increase of .£3068 on the same day last, year. In addition, fifty-five, bookmakers plied their calling.- The track :was, very hard, and the horses had to contend with a strong wind blowing across-the straight. Tho following are tho results:— . TRIAL HANDICAP, of 200 sove. Seven . furlongs; /. : Mr. W. C. King's Wauchope, by Free- v ■ dom—Black Watch, Bst. lib. ' .- v . . (Gray) 1 Mr. S. Bradley's First Wairiki, Gst. 111b. (M'Millan) -2 Sir Geo. Clifford's Sharpshooter, Bst. 31b. (F.E. Jones) 3 Also started: Maiora, Bst. 51b.i Miss Mischief, Bst. 21b.; Tattoo, Bst. lib.; Kau- :■ paraha, 7st. 21b.; Hyperion, 7st. 21b., Won comfortably by two lengths. Sharpshooter was , a length and a half further back third. Time, ljnin; 25 2-5. sec. " ■" ! GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, of 650 sovs. For two-year-olds. Sis furlongs. v - ', , Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. c. Formby, by Birkenhead—Eladisoa, Bst. 101b. (I<\ D. Jones) I | Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Danube, Bst. lOlbi .;... ........ (Hatoh)' 2 Sir Geo. Clifford's Tenterhook, Bst. ' 51b (F. E. Jones) 3 Also started: War' Song, Bst. 101b.;;and Obsidian, Bst. 71b. . At the, home/ turn Tenterhook was on terms with Formby, but Formby easily drew out again in .theVru'n- to the post, finishing up. awinner by two lengths from Danube, with Tenterhook third. Time, lmin.. lG 3-ssec. : ' ROBINSON HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. , ' Seven furlongs. Mr. R. ; Barlow's Golden. Loop,v" by Lupin—Docility, Bst. 61b.... • (Gray) 1 Mr. J. J. Craig's Sea Elf, ,Bst. 21b. .« .(Ryan) 2 Mr. W. Handley's Aimwell, Bst. 21b. . ' i (C. Browno) 3 Also started: Coromandel, ■ 9st. 41b.; Waiari, Bst. 111b.; Dan Lcno, Bst. 91b.; Zinnia, Bst. Gib.Epsom Lass, Bst.. 2IbV; : Admiral Soult; Bst.; Miss Advance, ' 7st. 131b.; Royal Scotland, 7st. ' 121b.; Fliet Arrow,; 7st." lllb.;\ Michaeloff, 7st. 91b.-; All's Well, 7st. Gib.; Dazzling, 7st. 21b.; Spectre, 7st.'i and Fuss, 7st. . ■ ! Golden Loop won comfortably by two lengths. Time, lmin. 29 l-osee. Fuss fell in the - straight, ■ her' rider- (Chapman) escaping with a shaking. AUCKLAND CUP, of 2000 sovs.- Two ' • - ■ - miles. .- Mr. J. Buckley's b. li. All Red, by / Stopnink—Madder, syrs„ 9st. lib. • (C. Jenkins) 1 Mr. ; J. . .0: Colbeck's, Advocate, by Hotchkiss—Nellie, 7st._ 71b. 2 Mr. J. H. Walter's Sedition, by Soult —Did, 7st. . 3 Also; started: : Sir' Prize, Bst. 41b;;. Downfall, Bst.' 41b.,•'Roosevelt, Bst.; Ngapuka,. 7st. 131b.; Taskmaster,' 7st. 81b.; Mus-' kerryji ;7st. 61b.; Waimangu, 7st. 51b;; Bollm, 7st. Üb.; First Gun, 7st.-31b.; To' Aroha, 7st; "Akarana, 6st. 91b.'; -and Chanteuse, fist. 91b.'. • " ' ' . , Downfall was first: away, -: but before half a. furlong was. covered, Bollin had rushed : to the front,: and he ■ acted' 'as pacemaker. As they. swept along tho - bafck Bollin and. Sedition irero still in charge, just clear of . Muskerry. , .Then 'came Downfall,' - All Red,, Ngapuka,' and Advocate. At the: distance' Allied; 'was clear of his field, ;!iind the son of Stopniak, finisliing up' his task liko. a racehorse, stalled off a determined challenge by- Advocate, arid got, the verdict by- a length and three-quarters, Sedition was two and a half lengths ;! furth'eV" t'aci third;' ■: aijd ■ then ■ followed EiMt:'' 'GunV Downfall, 'Roosevelt, .Waimtiiigu', f 1 Sit' Prize, Ngapiika, Te Aroha, Chanteuse, 1 and . Bollin. - last', to - pass" the post was • Mnskerry. r-Time, > 3mih.' 29 -l-ssec. ' GRAFTON HURDLE RACE, of 200 sovs, Tivo miles. , Mr. G. Dunnett's Dunborve, by Bluc-jaekotT-Lady Peer, - 9st,i lib. ~ (Julian) ' 1 Mr. W. S. Davidson's Reservoir, lOst. 71b. ..... (Jones) 2 Mr. T. J. Macmanamin's Scotty, lOst. 61b. (Deercy). 3 Also started:' Compass, list. -51b.; Hautapu, lOst., 21b.; Lady Patricia, (Ist.; and First Barrel, ?st. . . Won by two ' lengths.' Scotty; was a similar distance away third. Time, 3min. 51 3-sscc. ■ . v RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 650 sovs. ' Six fnrlo'ugs.' Mr. E. J...Watt'sib. ■ f. Kilindihi) by ;' '. ICilcheran—Mousquoterie, 3yrs., 7st. . 71b..■ (Cress) 1 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Armlet, 9st. ■ 21b (Hatch) 2 Mr.: D. M'Lood's ICakama, 7st.: 81bi- . ' . ' (Conquest) 3 Also started:' Cambrian, Bst.Vslb.j Salute,, Bst. 31b.; lady : Medallist; Bst.;, 31b. ; Dovonport, 7st." . 91b.; Tamainupo,7st. 91b.; Theodore, 7st; 61b.; ; Gipsy . Belle, 7st. 61b.; Wild West, 7st- 41b.\Sir Artegal, 7st. 31b.; General Soult, 7st.; Full Sail, Gst.. 121b. j Mahiriga, 6st. 91b.; Necktie, Gst 81b;; and Ainbaln, Gst. 71b. '. Kilindini came with' a strong run, and won by a length, and a half. Salute, w'as fourth, and : Theodore' last. Time, lmin. 15 2-ssec. ' ' .! NURSERY .HANDICAP, of 200' sovs. . . v •' Fivo furlongs. . Mr. F. W. Arnold's Antoinette, by Soult—Miss Annie, 7st. 111b. (H. Gray) 1 Ap'ollon, ;Bst. 61b.". : (Ryan) 2 Solus, 'Tst.r. lllb (Oliver) 3 "Also started: Princess: Soult, 7st.. lllb.; Duma; ' 7st.: 51b.; Goldfinder, ' 7st. ■■■; 21b.; Muskewai, ;,7st; -51b.; His Highness, 7st.: lib.; Wenonah,- 7st. 31b.; Zilleima,' 7st.; Enyo, Gst. 181b.; Wee Olga, 7st.; • and Hamadryad, 7st.-' lib., - - - ' ■ ■ .Won by'half a length. Tune, Imm. 3 3-sseo. • , - ■- CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 200'sovs. One miib. ■ . Mr. 'W; Davies's Mahono, by Soult— Lottie, Bst.. 51b.; ''(Buchanan) 1 Raiiparaha, 7st. (R. E. Browli) 2 •Tanelcaha, 7st. 31b (C. 3 Also started: Elysiari,, Bst. 131b.; Santa' Rosa, 7 -Bst. ,81b.Kilwinning,.. Bst. 21b.; Uranium, 7st. ,131b.; Swimming Belt; Bst. lib. ; Delegate, 7st.: 61b. ;' -Riinlock,. 7st. Gib.; St. Felu, 7st. 41b.; and Celtic, 7st.' " Won-.'by half a length. •Time, lmin.' .41 l->isec. ''.- V SECOND DAI'S WEIGHTS. Tho following weights have been clared for' the., second ..day's, races:— : SUMMER ' CUP—AII Red, 9st. . 121b.; Bobrikofl, 9st. lllb.; Master Soult, flst.; Downfall,-' Bst. 71b. ;V Elysian, :Bst. 61b. 1 } Husbandman, Bst. 51b.; Sir Tristram, Bst.' 51b.; Roosevelt," Bst. 21b.; Ngnpuka, Bst. lib;; Merrivonia,. Bst.. lib.; Advocate, 7sc. 131b.; Woodhey, 7st. 121b.; Maheno; 7st. lllb. ; Wauchope,; 7st.' 101b.; Muskorry, 7st. Olb.j : Maori lung, 7st. 91b.; Sanastxeam; 7st. 91b.; Diabolo, 7st. Sib.; Taskmaster, 7st 91b.; Kopn, 1 7st.- 81b.; Waimangu, .7st. 71b;; ' Nautiform,' 7st. 61b.; Bollin, 7st.' Gib.; Sedition,-7st. 41b.; Tiptoe, 7st. lib.; Tattoo, 7st. : -31b.; To Aroha,'7st; 31b.; Paragon, 7st. 31b.; Santa Rosa, 7st. 31b.; Loch :fitihie, 7st. 31b:; Uranium, 7st. 21b.; Coromaudcl, 7sl. 21b.; Flitaway, 7st.: 21b.; Uhlando, Tst. lib.; Wot Day, 7st. lib.; Xylophone, 7st.; Chantouso, ; 6st; 121b.; liallyhcigh, fist. 121b.; iliss : Mischief, Gst. 121b.; Tamaihupo, Gst. :121b.; Devonp6rt,';Gst. 121b.; Carmania, Gst. 121b.; Akarana,'Gst. lllb.; Rauparaha, 6st.. 9lb'.; Tanekaha, fist. 91b.; Cronstadt, Gst. 91b.; Dolegato, Gst.' 91b.; Full: Sail, Gst.' 81b.'; Inglis, Gst. Sib.; Celtic, Gst. 71b.; Sir Artegal, Gst.: 71b.; St. ' Felix. Gst. 71b.; Hohungatahi, Gst. 71b.; Droadloss, fist. 71b.; Cuirasimou, fist. 71b.; Spectre, Gst 71b.; Monoclo. Gst. 71b.; Freevata, Gst. 71b.; All's Wcli, Gst. 71b,; Royal Scotland,. Gst. 71b..; and Aristocrat, Gst. 71b. : : VISITORS' HANDICAP.—.ArmIet, ;9st. 71b.; Cambrian, Bst. 31b.;' .;Salute,vgst. 21b.; Kakama,~7st. 9lb.rMiss-Winnie, 7st. 81b.; Dovonport, 7st. 71b.;, Sharpshooter, 7st. 41b.; 'Lace Collar, -7st. 41b.; Lady French, 7st. 41b.; Gipsy Belle, 7st. 41b.; Theodore,' 7st.. 41b.; Mahingaj 7st. lib.; Sir 'Artegal, 7st, lib.; Tarina, 7st; Genoral Soult,- Gst 121b.;:Turbine,:Gst.:'Ulb.; iCoulteaden, Gst 101b,; Waiari, 6at[ 91b.;

Hohungatahi, Gst. :81b.; Hyperion, Gst. 71b.; Ambaln, Gst. 71b.; Lady -Doon; Cst. 71b.; Mary, Ann; Cst. Vlb.; and Glenspring, Gst. 71b. PONSONBY HURDLBS. - Compass, list. 21b.; Shrapnel, list. 21b.; Swagsman, list.; Tyrannic, list.; Reservoir, lOst. lllb.; To Arai, lOst. 81b.; Scotty, 10»t.- 71b.; Cuiragno, lOst. 21b.; Tui Cakobau, lOst. lib.; Hautapu, lOst. lib.; Dunborvo, lOst.; Grenadier, lOst.; Leo, Ost. Gib.; Cymri, 9st,,Gib.; First Barrel, Sat.; Sable, Ost.; Castadrift, 9st.; Ploiades, Ost.; and Lady, Patricia, Ost. WAITEMATA HiVNDICAP. - Dan LenD, 9st.; Frauloin, Bst. 131b.; Epsom Lass, Bst. 71b.; IJlcgance, Bst; 71b.; Miss Advance, Bst. 71b.; Royal Scotland, Sst. 31b.; Rangikura, Bst. 31b.; Frocvata, Bst. 31b.; Fleet Arrow, Bst. ■ 21b.; Michaoloff, Bst.; Waiofahi, 7st. 131b.; Durability,'7st; lllb.; Prince Leo, 7st. 91b.; Beach, 7st. 81b.; St. Felix, 7st. 71b.; Scotch; 7st. 01b.; I rophot, 7st., 51b.;, and Cuirasimon; 7st. '; 51b.. ■ ■ .'. ; .. .. ; ; ALEXANDER HANDICAP, —Maheno, 'sf;i Woodhey, Sst. lllb:,- Diabolo, Bst. 101b.; Dawn, Bst. 71b.; Killndini, Bst. Gib;; Lady': Modaljist,. Bst, 51b.; Bollin, Bst. 51b.; Maiora, Sst.; - i ss "fsfc-'Ulb.;.. Tamainupo, /st. lllb,; Devonport, 7st. lllb.; Gipsy Belle, 7st. 91b.; Wild West, 7st. 71b.; Carmania, 7st. 71b.; - Tanckiha, 7st. 71b '; Delegate, 7st. 21b.; Ml Sail, 7st.; Ncck-'l lio, Gst. 121b.; and Tetrazzini, Gst. 121b: SALISBURY WELTER. — WoodheV, I lOst.; Diabolo, 9st. 131b.; -Waimangu; I 9st. 12H). ; Daw-n,' 9st. lllb.; Kilwinning; I ' ?Sfi' Tattoo,;Bst. 131b.; Miss Mischief,'Bstd S b- L, Ura J lu . m ' Bst - 131b.; Coromnndel;' Bst 121b.; Swimming Belt,- Bst. Mb.; Rimlock, Bst. 51b.; Celtic,,Bst. 2Lb.; Aristocrat, 8st;; Rangikura,: Bst.; Frcovata; Sst.'; and Miss Advance, Bsi. ■■'•,- CRITERION HANDICAP. - Fortnbv 9st. lllb.; Tenterhook, Bst 81b\;' Warsong, Bst. 81b.;, Obsidian, Bst' abl{ : Apelion, Bst. 41b.; Princess Soult, 6sL 121b ; Duma,.Gst. 121b.; Irritation, 6stYil2lb.'j bold Finder, 6st. 10lb.;-Lucille, Gst;'lolb. ; Enco, Cst. 91b.; Wenonah,' Gst, 9)b,: Zulioma, 1 Cst. 91b. j Bonny Fishwife, 6sl. 91b.; Wee O ga,. Gst.■ ,91b;;-.- and: Hams, dryad, 6st. 91b.. -,v;r, liO WEN HANDICAP.—GoIden - Looj', 9st. 41b.; Lace Collar,'9st. 21b. ; Wailiri Bst. 71b,; Sea Elf, Bst. Gib.; Ziink,Tt lb.; Aimwell, Bst., 311;. i: Elegant, Bst. lib., Blue Garment, list.;- Ambala, 7st li b.; Admiral Soult, 7st. 101b.; DuraM>p, 7st. Gib.; . All's Well, 7st. 31b.; Madam , Soult, 7st. 21b.; Excalibur, 7st. 21b.;. W aipa, 7st. 21b.; Beach, 7st. 21b.; Scotch, 7st. lib.;; .Dazzling,- Gst 131b : Spectre, Gst .121b.; ;Fuss. . Sst. 121b.; Aristos, Ost..- 121b.;' Favourite, Gst. 121b • Prophet, Gst. 121b.; Ben Bhttie, Gst. 121b" Parawai, Gst. 121b.;' Soultona, Gst.: 121b : Hawaii,'fet. 121b.; and Captain Soult, : Cst.;: 121b. - ; . ' ; MANAWATU RACES. MERRIVONIA- WINS THE CUP, (By Tcleeraph.—Prose , Association.) '■ Palmerston North', Dccomber 27. ' The Manawatu races were' the principal holiday event for a very, large number of people to-day, and trains from north and south . and from Wairarapa and Hawko's Bay brought largo crowds to Awapuni. : The racing. was, .on; the whole, good, some fine' finishes being fought-out. The Cup was an interesting, race, and the win of .-Merrivoniaj, the- favourite,;' was, popular. Although thi attendance yas very large, the totalisator investments were ,not : -'so 'extonsive," owing ''to."one 'or two fields, being small;' The total investments wore .£15,345—a decrease of: J82475 as ■ compared with • last year's : Cup day. Bookmakers'.fees for the ' day ■ totalled J2112 10s.Results. are as: follows- : - KELVIN HACK . HURDLES, of 100 : govs; One mile and three-quarters. 1 Mr. J. N. Coleman's br. g. Moose, by • Sou -wester —Natator 1 mare, ' Gyrs. list. 31b; ...... (T.. Pritohard) 1 3 Mr. P. Debrencey's Don Carlos, lOst. 51b. ~. (C. Cress)! 2 2 Mr. G. j.Green's Windage, 9st: 91b. ", (C. O'Neil) S The only ; - starters; . ;Won comfortably. No tune .-taken.; .■■■■■:■ a ■ -r . TARARUA HACK WELTER, of 100 kts. i furlongs. ..' 3 Mr.. E. J. b. : g. :• 1 ; by (imp.).—Brown ' Alice, 4yrs„ Bst, 51b. ... (W. Young) 1 2 Mr. A. . Leicester's Midlan,-''Sst.- 51b. j,-,"-; Jj-",:-- "V- -i . ; - (R. joung) 2 1 M:; G, /P. Donnelly's Gold Tfcasure, : Ost. 71b. ■ (A, Oliver) j Also, started: 5 'Passive, 9stV lib.' "(H. Cairns);' 6 131b.'.!(W. Ryan); 8 Marathon, Bst; 61b. (R. King) ; 4 Ambergris, Bst. 21b. (R. Edwards);., 10 Liquid Air, Bst.-,(D. Cameron); Twinkle; 7st. 101b. (H; Kirk); 7 Captain,'. 7st. 101b.. (E. Lowe);. and 11 Waxy, 7st; ! : 101b: (N. Campbell). Won by' a'head after a fine race. ' Gold Treasure was a length away third. lmiu. 20 2-ssec'. ... ''.■* MANAWATU CUP, of. GOO 60vs. • One' , mile and a half. ■■■■ ":y 1. Mr. J. Ames's br. m; Merrivonia, ' . by Morriwoe—Livonia,. 4w5.,.. ; 7st. ■■"■ ■ J'llb. ......(& Lowo), 1 G.Mr. G. B. Oman's : b; g. iV. Paisano; ; by Strowan—Booby, Gyrs., Sst. lib. (A. Oliver). 2, 5. Mr. D. Noake's br. c. Koran, by• Pilgrim's Progress (imp.)— Mantel-,, ■ piece, syrs., 7st 41b. <H;.Prico) 3 Also started: 2 Waitapu,; Bst!-,21b.. (W.'; Young); 5 Osins, Bst. lib. (H.-Cairns); •G Flingot,"7st. 121b. (C. Scott); 4 Bridge, 7st, 41b. (H. Price); and 3 Pcrolii;i, fat. 131b. (R. Young). Won by a length, with.Kbran d length away third. Time, 2min.. 3G 2-ssec. TOKOMARU - HURDLES," of 130 sovs. One 'mile and three-quarters: 2. Mr. J. Pawson's b. g. Stayboy, by Lebel—Dauphin mare, 1 aged, 9st"' 131b. (H, Cairns)- 1 4. Mr.'\H. , Whitney's' Whatakuraii 9st. ; ' " 81b. " .........;.(T.-;Pritcliard) .',2 1. Mr. J. Shannon's Maidi; llsv.'9lli. (W. Yonng) 3 Also started: 3 Feu do Joio, £>st~ 71b. (J. Morris). - _ . ; ' Won comfortably; by, two" lengths. Time, 3min. 19 l-ssec. 'I;. - ;•;. FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, ok 200 .. sovs. Six furlongs. . 5. Mr, M. : T.\M'Grath's .15..'g. Tumut, . by j" aged,.. Bsjt. : . ■ .13lb. ;..........;.....(H. 1 1. Mr.'A. 'Barclay's Penates,; 95t..-71b. , . - (T:. l'ritchard) 2 G. Mri'E. J. Watt's Bally l Shannon, 6st. 131b (Stan. Reid) 3 , Also started: 3 Full Rate, Bst. 8!b.: (R. King); -2 Flitaway, Bst. 81b.; 7,Ballarat, 7st. 121b.: (N.- Campbell); and 4; Nyland, 7st. Gib. (It. Young). • ' Won by a length,' with half a longth between second and third. Time,lniin. 14 3-ssee. GILLIES HACK' HANDICAP, of 100 . sovs.. Six furlongs; . '•• 1. ilr. ,S. Messena's br. g. Waiouru, by, Conqueror—Marionette, 'syrs., 7si 131b ,(E.,Loire) •!, 4. Mr. H. Hodge's Splash, 7sc! 131b. ;; .(S. Reid) 3. Mr. D. Buick's Amphianser, 7st. • 101b. i...... ...........(A. Olivor) ,3 Also started: 2 Captain!Bell,:9st.:..s ; Celaeno, 7st. 21b. (R./Young)-; -.v.'and" 6 Kimmerian, Gst. 131b. (C. Moiik). v' , Won easily., ■■ ■ , NURSERY, HANDICAP,' of 150 1 sovs. Five furlongs. ' 4 Mr. nighden's b. c. Polymorphous, by Multiform—Rumour, 3yrs., 7et. 91b. ..... (H, Yoiing) 1 1 Mr. E. J. Watt's Winning Post, 7st. 31b. (E.. Lowe) 2 3 Sir . G. Clifford's Broadsword. , v , .- ' (R. King) 3 Also', started :- .2 . Golden Water, 7st. . 13lb. (A.-Olivor); and 4 Gloss, Gst. 101b. (H. Batten).; ;. ,' Won by half a length on the post, tho same, between-':second and third. Time, ; linin. 2sec. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of, 150.'' i .: ;... -sovs. Ono mile. . v v., 5 Mr. -G, H. Miller's-b. g. . Sandstream, " by . Sail Fran—Ua, syr?'., 9st:' v.;. ».;■ -. |:. " .- (11. Cairns) 13 Mr. D. Kemp's Vi, 7st. 101b. . (E. Lowe): 2. <8 "Sir Geo. Clifford's Fasnokylo,' Gst. 71b. (C. Monk) , 3 : Also started: 4Waikaraka, Bst. 31b. (D. Cameron); l l Truganini, Bst. (A.; Oliver); 0 Goodwill Park, Gst. 131b. (R. Young),; and . 7 'Ristori;! Gst. 121b. (11. Batten)ii | ,; . Won by half a length. .Timo, 425c0..-:.. . ■ .; NOTES ON THE RACING. (By . Telegraph.—Special Correspondent.) * Palmerston North, December 27. After Waipunoliu had beenwithdroivu, tho:<betting< on tho'Hack'Hurdles was nearly ovon,; there lioing only, ono tickot' moro oa Mooso on Windage, wiUi'

. Don Carlos closi*. up. The support tocordcd Windago was not justified, (is 1m i had not. improved, judging by his looks, : sinco Thursday., no led for a. mile, but then commenced to bang through, his . hurdles, andjvnt tho half mile, Mooso • . went to tho front, and afterwards,'won- : easily. Don Carlos was. running on tit l '. ' . tho end, and'tho racing which ho is get- ■ ting,is,sharpening him up. Speculation, was spirited in-tho HacKr • Woltcr, and,i after Gold Treaeuro had been mado favourite, it.was hard to fiudj a second ■ favourite. Midiau, Separator, and Ambergris all camo in for solid support. As usual, there were' sovoral false -' starts. , With the barrier .. (Up,.;# the ■ favourite was first off, but ho was, soon displaced by Cisptain and Twinkle; -At • the half-mile the field was-well bunched. ■■'■■•■ Separator was prominent before tho horn* turn, was aegofanted, and thoiv, Midian put in her claim. A good race ended-in favour ' of. the;: Hastings'' gelding by a length, Tho was clear of tt« remainder of the'field. i ■ ■■-"■ , The Cup was a good race for About a milo and a quarter, but after that Mcrri.' vonia could bo soon to have tho raca< in hand. At the 6tart Koran lod under ' a strong pull, and F1 ingot, who had been-; slightly left, whipped in tho,field. Pass-, ing tho stand, Koran'led from WaitopoJ'Morrivonia, andPerolii'n.who were in c. < lino from the rail 6. A ■;< the back stretch the loader was still'; pulling hard, bat, ;/ entering. tho straight, Lowe, on the >' f / favounto, had gathered him. .Waitapn;,'! f and Perolina had meanwhile compounded, and Paisano next tackled, the Trontham i mare, but, despito vigorous riding by ' Oliver, ho could not wrest the load from Air. Amos's mare, and 6ho won by half ; a longth. Koran was just clear of Poro-. lina. The winner was a firm favourite but several of tho others were. evenly backed. . , v /Sir Antrim and. Merrivonia, the Summor Handicap winner, and tho Manawatu Cup winner,' aro both to bo ny. 'r handicapped for tho Wairarapa Cup the. conclusion of tho Ashhurst meeting. ' Maidi was favourito in tho 'Hurdle;,' but- Stayboy. also camo! in- for,-., support Stayboy lod at tho star), but Feu do Joi« took tho'lead in tho . straight and lorl' round the top bend witli Maidi last. Six' furlongs from-homo Stayboy wont to the . ftont, but Maidi then joined him. Stay, boy had too much jiaco on the flat, and won by a conpln of, lengths. Hard ridden, • Whatakura,boat Maidi by a length. Feu' de Joio finished wellback. . ■ 1 "Penates was a 'good strong favourite in tho Fitzherbert Handi'iap. There 'wore several false starts again;, and from one of these Full Bate and B/ily, Shannon gal- : loped tho whole length-jOf; tho. course. At • the nest start, Bally Shannon led from a bunched field. With-two furlongs gone, Tu.uiut took t.lio lead; 'and nothing was' i afterwards able to displace him. Ponates challenged in tho' straight, but was • de-:■ 1 feated uy a length. Captain Bell and Waiouru wore the i prime selections.-, in - .the Gillies Hack ■:■■ Handicap. The latter was quickly in front, and lod throughout. The- winnor, who is a full-brother to Motoa, is a big' striding horse, and, ho ran past his fwld > at what appoared to:bo half pace only. s :With tho winnor out, it-would Tiava boon ■ a good race. 7 " 1 Celaeno and Kimmerian finished together Woll back. i,i ■: Therevworo 'only-five 'runners in the " Nursory Handicap, and two of them':(?era >, bracketed on ; !he[ machine.v The. bracket ■ was the least , backed of any o/ the runners, find supporters of Mr. f Highdon'i colour;; were rewarded with a good dividend; ; After an even go, Polymorphous just got,lip and boat Winning Post by a , ne»?.k.-' ■•••, ■ ■ ;■'■■■■ ■. , «■■■-. The concluding ' event resulted ■ in . a good finish. , Truganihi.who showed up - well in tho Summor Handicap, was made '• favourite. At the start,- Vi. led from "•» . Waikaraka, but.tho,latter, was soon\difi-; plfioed by Fai'nakyle, who was firstinto ' the straight, with Vi handy. Sandstream then appeared;on the 1 scene, smothered, everything. for. pace, and won. comfort- "■ ably. In tho run , home. Vi just boat 1 Fasnakyle for sccond, and- then came'i Waikaraka and Ti-uganini. ■:/ ■ nACCEPTANCES FOE THIRD DAT. 1 (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) - . . Palmerston North, December 27. ; The following, acceptances have been nv- ■ cernd foi'- the thii"a day's events:—' WniTMO&E HACK HURDLE- HANDICAP. One mile : and a' half:—Mooso, 12st. ' Genuine, list, 101b.j Don Carlos','.' lOst. 51b.; Tiupo,- -tel. 81b.; Windage, 9st. 71b.; aid- HimitangpOst. V CHANDEBOYE' WELTER' .HANDI- ' . CAP.' One' milo'.—Paisiljibi 9st.' 81b.; Effort, "9st. 21b. ; S?paratof , > 7st." Illb.; and ■ Fasnakyie, 75t.,;«b.,:.\f,-■ :V\v' : : CHRISTMAS ; kACK WELTER: HANDICAP. Seven , f arlongs;f—Teotane, 9st, 81b.*;,; Gold 'Treasure,.-, Ostij 61b.; Captain" 8011, 9st. Slb.i 'Marto'n, .fist. llLb.j Wai-,, toto, Bst. 51b.; Marathon,! Bst. 21b.; Ash ■ bergTis, 75t.;131b.; Liquid Air, 76t. 101b.; i RaiigiKapua, 7st.; 91b.; ; and Waxy, Tst. .71b. ' j ' .'v; ; '" i ; ""' TE MAITAI HITRDLES HANDICAP. ' One mileand three^uarters.—Maidi; list 91b.; Stayboy, lOst. 131b.; Eeninac, 106t. • lllb.; and Whatakura, ; 9st. ; 91b. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter.—Sandstrflam, 9st. 711».J ■ Paisano,. Bst. 51b.; Sir Antrim, Bst. 31b.j ■■■. Waitapu; Bst. 31b.; Osiris, 7st: 131b.; Flit- " away, 7et. 91b.; Flingot; 7sh>7lb:; Bridge, 7st,; Perolina, Cst. ■ 101b.; - and' fiistori, Cst: 71b. - - MAYAWATI! SIRES PRODUCE STAKES; , Sixi/furlongs—Formeden, 7st. . 41b.; Lord Kelvin, .fist. 131b.; (Sir fist. 101b.; Winning Poßt..6st.':)iJb;;"Son-. - ite, 6st. 101b.; and Madam Vi&ap, Get . 51b. WESTBTOY HACK HANDICAP. Fire furlongs.—WaioUTU, 9st. 31b.; Splash; Bst... 81b.; Golden Water, Bst. lib.; Conquestina, 7st. ,121b.; Ampluaftser, Sst lllb.t Celebrity, 7st: 71b.; Subdue, 6st. 10lb.; and Lady Linton, Gst. 71b. . :: KAWAU. STAICES -HANDICAP. Six, furlongs.—Vi, • Bst.; St.- B;ll. 7st. : Ballnrat, 7»t'. ; 61b.; Bally Shannon, Sst 131b.;, Boanarees, 6st. 71b.; and iWaiata, , Cst. 71b.:. .. 'V'.',:.-:-^v;-.r DUNEbIN J.C. MEETING. ' BIG RACE WON BY ADJUDGE. (By, Telegraph.—Press , Association.) 1 ■' DunecJm, December: ' The attmdaueo at the -Dunedin Jockef ; Club s summer meeting, held to-day, woe ■, larger - than usual; - and" the' weather, was / all that could bo dosared. r Tho ' f track , . was an excellent condition, the- recent,. rains having, robbed the ground of any < > sting. The club licensed-.-jiino'.book-.-ilVv makersy and U18339:105. • was. put throngitM the- totahsator. ' This- is a decrease by {1} .■£lß6 10a. on ,last year. Results; — ; 4<r ' SUMMER HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100:?/' . govs., sccond horse 10 sovs., and third 3' - '' 5 sovs. One milo and three-quarters, Mr. J. Beck's' ch. g. Kaikomako,. by , . : Mxiskorry—Dolly Muggins, ■... aged v 10s t (F. Lloyd) 1 Mr, W. M'Kay's ch. g. Coy, lOst. , v , (A M'Kay) 3 Tho only, starters. Won by a liltlo over : a length. Time, 3min.,28,4-sscc. \ SALISBURY' HANDICAP of 100 sovs, ' second horse 10 sovs:, and third horse v- , 5 eovs.-.-v! Seven" furlongs. ; Mr. Hi .Glennio's blk. m. Busylsnd, by ■; i Finland—Busyiiody, s\TS.,'B,st. 21b. . ' (D King) I Mr. W. Hoaro's Stepasido, 7st. 91b. • (W. Emmerson) 2 Sir ,G. M'Lean'a Saclia, " Bst. 31b..1 \. (J Bealo) 3 Also started:' ■ Eaglestone.ttfist.V. 7lb;».i . Morry Lass,-Sst/ 21b.; Jloudjik', Bst. -3Jlb.v-- ;- (including 9ilb.',ovor);. tuid Ziro, 7st. 71b.:» ; .Zero- ivJus slow, at tho: stttrhii Before a. ,- reaching tho six furlong post' Busyland ; ; had taken charge from Eaglostono, l and Merry Lnss, and Stepasido moved wbo focond. place, in tlio straight, but Busy- i> if laud won comfortably bv i two longtHiu-..; Stepasido bcatmg Saclia by half a length. . i Time. 1 nun: 33 3-sbeo. DUNEDIN IIAITDICAP, of 150 sovs, 1 second horse 20 sovs., and thud 10, , , sovs. For two-j car-olds, rive fur- ; longs. '-"-"f i Mr.; J. Bucklev's b. f. Aenha, bv Soult V-Hotchoriiifl, 7st.. . lOJlb. (inolnd-. ,! ' .i ;i : ?ing - sJlb:. (F. Yari).. 1-. I'llr. 11. Knight's Susa, "st- 71b < \ W, Weir) 2 ■ Jht Q. - M'Lean's Vid, Tst. lEi^Harnson)> 5..: •l) Also started: Golden Chorus, - Bst.: 91b. i: i Vid was tho first to break the-lino, ,and, v breasting tho, hill, Was .half . a laugUi clear of Aorina, who t however, inimedi- • - atoly shot to; tho.front with tho others 1 close up, (lAerina drew away in- " the ; straight, and won', by between 1 fivo innd, : : sixlengtlis,- Susa' boating j Vid by a-,neck i, ; for BMoud plaoo. Time, I'min. ssoo. ,

OTAGO HAI&DICAP, of 300 sov 5 , second ;third;2o'6ovs. Ono , mile and a quartet, Nr. J. Ellis's br. h. Adjudge,, by , <•: - j-.Blaokstona^liiwistnjfilyfs.ibstj 101b. ■ • "11 (0 I)jafnei , 4os) 1 i Mr. H Kuight s Tikitere, 7st lllb ( ' Mr. J, 0, N Grigg's Outlander, 7st t2lb . . ' .(L Cotton) 3 Ala started f Hfeej Noblfy'Sst. 21b } Office) (31 rl, fist 2lb j AjstfAkhan, yst ltfib., Warsaw 7st 1 21b ; Lto6S6tfi£, Cst. lOfb (including f, 31b.'- oyer).; and 7st. Sib (including 101b n Fromr;a.jfsplondidsstart "Office' Girl was • vfirst •to show .erat;>: withvlloso Noble v-:. and iAdjudge-, -otft of v.tho EoJojlfoble f.third, • awl. Tikitero..fourths ;Adjudjje. uncrenstdf;Jus /lend, round"; J 1 the -'."back,- and. Offitfd/tM .tlfojiped -.back .'be-; : ;iore : reaching-:'tnev. tar : turn. 1 ' Adjudge maintained-his lend m the straight; and, won, by six lengths, Tikitere boating SJv&CsftHandeLVjby/sfc^ place ( Tune, 2ulin, 9 25sic 5 , TEIAIV- STAKES, ''tit-100 soys., - second , liorse 10 sti-i a, aftd third 5 sHii Seifu Mr H Mnfjjfit's hi f. Shifldy/ by .Si iiglcstici:;:'ifll!;j<Nfltiuphar,v y.ijniitf-: 7gt Ulb I . (W Eniniersou) 1 lib (J Bcale) 2 i Mr. J -Ellis's Adage; Bst 21b. , j (T. Yarr) 3 HLord j Eosebery, Bsi | 6tb , EocKestin, fist Gib , BTst.v; 31b; r Bst lib , Mornbcck, 7it jjand J : Castnj&,»7pt;|llli>!?. v v,':.Th6.ifiold :Was;,w4]lftm.:hn^ •>whon-.tlio.i long,' Shindy,' Lsidy Vk V«4, and Cos- 1 v. : .close up> thud.i 'V-Inrtbo .Btraifiht'.l.ady<JDo- Vets (Shiillengfcd Shindy, tu a good finish, Shindy ■ -fcur -lengtris 'away ?thml. :"Tiifie,\i:lmin.> 81' 2 Ssec > , i FEDERAL of ioo . sovsV, second horse 20 soys j And third 10 Mr. M'Kay's ch. g. iupuhtc,(by 1 - - - (A 11'Kaj) 1 Mr $ sC N. Greg's iianta, Bsf/ 101b , < (E Cotton) 2 S'U ; vrf i, , r CW weir) 3 "* Als6 smarted Silkweb, 9 t 9lb , Pas-1 eion, lßst olb', Sail. jSeirero, Bst 21b; 1 Loftds, 7st ,31b } Lfrri>;CluthA, 6si 71b., and .Ecd Morif, fist Vib. ; v*'r.JvAft6rf the-field «had .run- I .a, few.: strides, i Lnpdlitevsupplantedl Red ,:Morn,v;ifl. ■:tnfr| ' , .Lupulito was just cleSi'oii-I'isSio'A, .R6A \ vv -and linded. inii ; /2®ihSv..StraigKt;;a ! :,coupl^ ' ' Passion, with Ilanta close np third :■ - Lupiilite -.kept.' clear; ■■ and ■•; won .;■- by .: oyef. Zetland by a length for second pla6fi. ! Time/ lmln 18 i-ise6 ' HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, becoid hofSfe 10 sotsi, and third 51 Mr ( J M'jßnde's ofc> K< Obson<J, by Obligado—Xlima, iyrs, 9 t 61b J / , (A M'Kay) 1 Mr. Jw Paulin a Redmond, 411) •* »> ' . (Jc \Vmgaeldy~ 2 Mt N Eeid's Fi/eWll, ish 21b , 1 (S 1 J PihoJ) 3 V>AlsUvstarted:'Simoni Pure,Bst.' :i:3lb. j; Maud Gonne, Bt. Sib , and reodof 1 , fiat JA * i , , .f;. .and lObSono wcro .the smartest to begin Turcing into tho straight Obsono was a 'length and a half clear 1 : of Kreioll :and-Feodor.. :Onco in - hDO fot. . homo -Ke<(inaftd' {rat ii'fi'. a biit, -'r'-inond, 1 ;: wbo-.dMeattd.-I'lrobillty hitt d- > length tot 6dc6Hd plito Tifne, ltniii, ."OTOISIA WElrfi/E 6f J 100 : ;h6«p'>io ;£fla; tnWd: 5 hvdi- One feilff/ Mr W. Jj ilSileti's b/ jj, Cjuirosettia,- ' by Curassow—PomtSottia," aged, f /-131b ~t \ i(J. Man) 1 Mr B &i -Hudson's Eed'dnft Blftck, *. Bst . ~ (J "VViigiield) 2 Mr ft Bartrara'i llldhbonnyj Ssf 71bi* i ' >l„ (1 Douglas) 3 : .star B=t !!lb , arid Jack Ash6t£, Sst/ 21bi "w:-'/)! 1 Kadhg itowards'^t^cssi^-jturlOiiis^^Vjb'sf^ : .i Gulrosottia;; ! 'and v-. , iind"; Jack J Aalioro were lflfig tlose Up. 'furmxlg uphill Cuirosettift «fld Inchbolifij/ improved • tha rffaight.Cuirosettia i joined Drskme, and, shortly after 1 , took charge and won by close olt ttfO lengths :i • from vEed.v and. Black, Inchbonny.; i .three ■ i lengths j away third. Time,* lmin 46 ' , ACCEPiTARCtS FOE SECOND DAY :• \ v ceiled -for ! .the se^nd 1 day of; the 'Dunedin' , MILBUEN HOEDIES, One ftlle and a half —Kaikonlako, iOst 131b , and CoV, HANDICAP/ Six fill" longsy-Obtono, lOst. Busyland, f9st 81b,; Mfejiaside, 9 ( 31k i E&gleitohe, lib') Bluebell, 7sU 101b j Redmoiid, 7s,t Olb i Merribeck, 7st) Ilbri Xnvnitibiej 7sti 7lb ; PlntiDiittj 71b j leodof, 7st 71b" 1 , and Adage, 7t>t, 71b. ALLANTON WELTER, , Seven farx longs —Lupuiite, 10 t. Sib , Zotliind. fet lib,, Red and Black, 7st. I3lb , LisMne, 7st 121b.; Etdmdrii, 7ei.i m- } Lure Bouie, 7st Sib :,Sttcha, 7st, 71b-1 and Jack :•/ Ashdr6,."st..7lb; SJC, ,AJSDKB\V'S \HA«BICAP, Olw mile—llanta, Bst 51b,, Wet Day, Bst S;:: : '4lb. ;;.'Adiudge; ait.3l6s<s\- Noble, :/7st:' 131b , Tikitere, 7st 12[b j OUtlandor, 7st. 71b , and Astrakhan, 7st 21b, TAIIIOA HANDICAP Tive Srlongs —Obsono, 10jt 51b , Lindr&o, 9it. 101b lady Di'Vtfe, S 1101b,; IfeSry Lass, gat. 101b., Plrebell, gat. Mb,; Bluilxil, Utf b >; Eedirifrad, Bst alb ) WmdKrattl/Sat. ■41b ; Moudjik, Sst, 3lb,i Jly lawyer, fet 21b* J" OJepJield/ M. r M.inde Gonne, B»t,, llejvel Case, Bt, K-o iria/8 t, :. ; -X i^i)eflV''BstA'^t'®pi®.:ii;;; v.' GIUiSDSTAND HANDICAP' Si* far. lon^-Silkweb, 9st lib,; Passion, Sst, 01b, / CmrosettiJ, 7st, lolb ; San ifevero - ' 7st Bib ; Loftns, 6st ldlb.; and Ojuoe' : :--:->y.'6st.v3lb, v 4'i&r-vxbsiv#& fsJUVENILE IUNDMAP, pbnV fur i r . ost. :21b. i = OlTji j-'Aeroplanu7a? -rSib, Kota, Tst 31b , aad ( Tida, 7rt ' I»AEfi\VEiL IfAivl)fOAP. 4mn htlongs —Shiiidy, Bot, lib.; Warsaw. Sst Cashier, 7st lllb , lied and Black/ 7st' lib, Erskiue, fee 131b.! Lord Clatha, 6st' Lilb j And fcacliaj Sii, 7lb 53 ifci U , TAftANAXIJ i.C. RAC«, U ' : '-: ;,v j WON-'BT BISMARCK, t (By Telegraph -Press AeiSocfatfon) New Plymouth, Dedmbcr 27- , The first day of ifi« 'fararkd.! Jockey Club si Christmas pawed off sue ocwdJijr. Them-n&Z g'ooa P wdu'> He* ;• - r'aults V HVHTOKJ PLATE 'seven" Tsushndtt/ 1; Sandy Paul,' 2; Scarlet "Woman, 3 Al6O star-ted J'Knii n«9fa, Prancor, Bed, and Emblem Won by a length, Time,--lnuh 3J 2 5 Ktt) i . , , STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, Six ,; • . liirlon^s.r-Stirboard,',7Bt.' 12[bv;« l: 'Orer- 1 time, 84 lllb, I, Eed^Wing,} 7st 7lb 1 Jll»0 started Dolce, Te E«ti, l' a "Wiliajoa, aild Queen's I'riV, 'Won ca llr Tune, lirun 1G ''-Ssec, y i , , L4BIES' PURSE One aula-Miss -.. Parkv IOst; IForward,4o(it;i Sib? 2 j Xifc- ; -Jo3t v , st Xady. Luptn, The Itemr, V Sonlilt>, and Loia Lea. A capifal \Von "• :lengt^s.;vc/rira^Vliriiii^?i^ c ic^>: i: Vnm HACK HUItDtES One nnki ajd a half—Golden (Jlotf, 2lb f 1, r . /Maratoa, 9st., 2; Drudgery,iOst.-101b / 3 Alsj started Recreation, 9st 51b Mon easily Time, 2nnn 51 ec, 1 f BANMC'VP, One , m lc and a (luartcjr Mr. It, Eva's b g, Bi'smarckr, by Uhlah—Kctetiaiit, Ojrrn, Tst filb. 1 Mr. J, /L'ltiiebUiCs tady Mertfohikolf, lit' KM .. J . ~i ,t. , _ 2 Mr. B.'/ NardleV, Shannon.'La«j,"7gt, » Jib, 3 v Af!o, fltar(c<l:--'l'iniothy,..6st.-S)!b. / . and Silin. C t 71b t ' Thfl';'wirt«cif ; |9itwthered;/.e*6ryfh)ng for Time, 11 -2 S^cn.' . i'if:

. WELTER HACK- Seven firf | longs,—KiiiwokaV 9si "21b.,. 1; Red 'Wing, 3at.; 51b„ 2;/btarboardi'loat..7lb.: 3.-Also i .started: ,I'auli O.it. 51b.; Mikotahl, 10st.; I and J tauter U,'- ifetS 218. : V?.0n by. & ■ neolc.; lmin 32»ee, flftST hiCK SCURRY ri\o fur longs.—Bay iPa.ul,;:l';,.Overtime, 2; Ladv Heroine; t3. : : -' Also,- 'started:7Tarra,/Silver Fox, rKairoa, sßillihgton,", and Overdraft. •jWon ;'by' • two jlength's;' A iprotest: against > tho-winner' wnsMeft: undecided till 9.30 oil.TtieM^r'Tho stake'and investments ■ are ;withheld in' the' meantime. ' : - : Flying handicap *,Si* furlongs- , WM^TrinKet,'i7st., 1;: Lethean,. 7st.>2lb'.y .2 j .Cyrenc, Bst. 51b., 3, * , ; Alsoi • started,: ;>GsWh';rßS#flV'{i Pj ; 6U>, y arid/Shpft-m'Sii,-: 7sti * Sib. : i;;."VV6nr by. half : a f 'length. : Time,. liuin, IK'-Mscc. \ ACCEPTANCES! .FOR SECOND DAY .y;v''(By^.T6ldgrapti.^Prcsa' Association^)' New Plymouth, December 27; ; v.m- following.;ire ':■ theacceptances for .the. second day s events sfriv". ■: '■m'Xit *.: :FITZROY, HACK.; Seven fnrlongs.-J 'Bayßiil,' 9st<> Scarlet' Woman, Bs£.; ilb.j Life, 7sb 01b.;, Lady LtipinG, 7sti 1 -71b.) > '.'l , faficof ( ,'stj,. ■■71b.;',Ktfitnngatai';';.;7st.!', 71b.'; and fThd ' Reiyor, 7s>L 71b ELECTRIC;: HACK;' Five ■ furlongs:-. Overtime, !)st.; ' 'Jo Koti; : 7st.' 121b. ; J'jinblofil. . 7sti sl_b-': ] 'Ov"ordraft,' ' 7st:; and SUMMER flAOlv. Sit fnrlorigs -Kaiwaka, 7st. •. 121)j.; Red Wing, 7st., 121b. j Timothy, '7st;'l2lb.; To. Roti,: 7St. : lllb,; and Vmehti ho, 7s>t ; jjAClv 6io mile and a half .—Golden - Glfm', list.-; fJriMjjery; 9st. lOlbv} vMaratoa, ;?st; slb. y and Recreation, 1) t Ntfr PiYMOtirt HANMdAj? One mile.—Lady ; Menscbikoflf,; Bst„. 2lb.'; 'Cj 1 -; . r'ene, . Bst.. 21b; Uhlando', 7st. 121t#.;. 91b;;-• To Ptna/ ,7sfci< SLb.j Weo- Trinket,: ?st Blb , and Sbottrtiiily 7sf , SLCOND WELTER Ono mile-Star-.fc'tfard, fet v " 121b;; 'Astraea,' 9st. ,9lb;j -'MM Gflen, 'jlst.';. Miss 'Park, Bst. lSlb.; Silva, 8«t 121b , Sllkbtam, Bsf 101b , Life, B<rf 31b Bst 21b , Highden, Bbt lib , and Lantern, Bst. ;::v';v.7. FlttitfMA HANDICAP Si\ fur-lorigs.-rCysenfcj. ,Bst.V, Blb.'; :i;Kareroa,': BSt. Slljj; Lady llenscli ikoft, Bst. 41b.; Letheiin, 1 i ,7s£. ,131b.; ■ Wee Trinket, 7st. 131b.; .>■ and Dolce, 7st 71b THAMES J C.' MEETING. ' ' (TJy' Prraa Association.) ; ; I Thames, Deccmbet 27. : -Tne rcsfilts : bf'flfitf'.-'fitsi div's v Events ; iri •tho .Tluinies;races' are. jis follow rV MAIDEN HANDICAP Saven fi rloitgs. Waipa; 7st. 121b. (Whittakir), 1 jirakba, p^sfiVSlßKGreenwbod),; 2;Stepnioki; 7st„ ,71bV (Kellick)/»3. : : ~Mso .started Jill ,V.807 mantic, . Cartfso'.''; Sc l ratohed: .Rupert; Gastlfl Aoroa. W6n ,by";hi!l{ a>lengtb.i Time,,-,Xmii\. 31 l-sse<i/; I'lßSl' HURDLES HANDICAP ''OAa 9st.'' lib; (Witttor)j ; Vl|,-Cyriiri,r:Ms^V , ;'slß.''^(Cqwai(J i 2) Loth 'Fyne;:lostj|2lb.', (l[alcolirl), 3< 'AlftJfstirfed :V MmitfSfe,rE'tfngihaeta,[and Armagbi dmini:42 l-sseo.:;-. v , .: (30Ilri>'IELDS GUI'. . -Oritmile and a Pnh'eS Xx.tr Ist 516, (Whittaker), 2, St >,'' ':^i< BcaiO'JOH HANDICAP / rive'fur6ib. (Silk),;.-1; ■ Lady Dot, hi, lib. 2, Positive, 7st 3lb (Kolliot), 3 Al=o started Toa Rock,/.,::.c riRgT STEEPLES Ttto miles and a hilf-AnliAgh, -.9 t 9lb (Cowari), 1, Pierre, ! 10st.'51b..- (Deeble),,, 2; I'olctte, ■itfeifo:'(Soolt); l 3'.' .■Timo.'iJiiiiii .Csoseo.'.: : ::','- STBWABDS' HANDICAP . Seven fur7Sf 41b (Whittaker), 1) Iriniufsive/, 71b.(Silt?, -.2} Earata, Bst lib (Greenvtftod), 9 , I'tttSf HACK HANDICAP, Six fur Bst< (Silk)j, ■li„.Tenby,' 7st. 91b, S!, Totiltt, Bst Sib, 3 tvEttiiß HANDICAP 1 ) on« mu® and 121b. (Grcßiiwood)/ 1; I'rinco L£o, f 9st, -;:',51b..' (Wliiilfik^r),2, lloyda, fet 7lb. Time, Jirnm iTssd, i Yf '■ " ; " ■ "'I RACIN'e ,AT ftANDWICK jfiy Ctlfe' Decpmber 27, 7,18 pffl) Sydney) December 27 ■ tK©;\Australiaii.."J6ckey>mg to-day,-:. tbe> ■: principals: events re- ■ i v VDECUMBEP, WAlffiS. « sweepstake of •. ■ '1(1 sovs: each, with 500 sovs. added. 'Fof tws-year-olds.. 1'1v0... furlongs, : ~ Messrd Vf B iintt C L Thompson's . ~ . br. ,' C.' Beverage, by Malster—Wild , , Ito4, Bib 101b. 1 Deseirt Eos 6, Bst ifflb ~ 2 PrficloH 84t 711} ~ ~„„ 3 • Seven started.' ,Won by'a lengtli. Tinle. lmin,' 2(sec, SUMiIER. CUP 'HANDICAP, a sweep- . : stakiJ of 10. sots, :<iacliy tfith 500 sovs. fi i-adddil. ;'On6 Jiiile and hve furlongs. Ifr;- ?: He(ferirlati's bf. (J. .tlngane, bv : 1 i-S Trentmoir'—,"Josephine, • 4yrs.V' Bst. ■ 31b ' . i Brackeiiburg; 7.9t, 9lb. \i Footpad, slb > C I -Thirteen started. Golden S-Slippor show--1 ed 6ilt lnmiiehtaply flt/tlifl start/but as / dono .with : before . leaving ,the:, Straight, Utlgane \fdfj ,- as • he plensed by tlirct lengths, Timoj 2mm 18J«ec, ■ AiJ.C, iHANDICAPr a sweepstake of , G '. 66rsr- each, 'with 300 sovs. added.v On( nnlo and a quartci : Meitsrs. E/ Tr iliid' N, ,H. King i Torte . , ' SaffiUlO v <5! i,• ■, Ten started. Won by a length and t half Time, 2min 9«cc H , ' ' VATC RACES By (feldgfapil—Pfsa-f Association—Couynchf (Reo. December 27, 7,15 p ui) Melbourne) December 57. . 'Itere was hot weather ior tho.Vietorifti : Amatenv -Tuff (Jlnb rdces at Canlheld to : day.-^.The'' : fplibwiilg:is the' result of tlio.> lIOPSTOUJi dtlP HANDICAP, of no 1 "■ sots. One. inile.and three; fdrlohgs.;. ' Mr. J. Rowens cli. h. Trno bcot, .by ' v.Wallaee—l'idos, Yurrabir »l, Dunolly , , , > >, , t 1 . started. ' ,Won :by, a length • 2iiiin.. 222 see. '.' . ' , ' • ' ' PONY RACES PETRONEL WINS A DOUBLE ■> The dny, of the Christmas pon 5 'meotihg,'hel(l ywterday.at Miraniar unde ! Che stMpices ot the Wellington Pony an< Qalto«y : 'Kacing ' Olrtb,:; went ;off -,yer well, "' • The i wcnthoi"regained fine,, an ' the crowds on the coiiMe'bad an intcresl : ,tng :atternoon of ritcifig., . The fouvtee v bflokmakefS idid brisk dusiubss. I'etroiit 1 won tho Boxinj Day Handicap, out c seven stai'ters, beine ridden iby Todc . This jockey also .roao I'etronel to victor 1 ?• numbering 5 eight. Todd, :was ' also u r on- Stranded, tho winner :of , the I'.aide fi Handicap.: 'A .-protest'was "lodged agains "• the vnnner of tho Borough Haildicap o :, ' ths>, rground /of lintorference,'.' but it;. 'yrj 5 ; .aisirais®dr : winch arose m the Course of an intiires t ing day's racing. The results wore - follow — GREEriNG HANDICAP, of 25 so\ * Five;furlongs and a half,—Miss L. Ai : sell's Paul Beaver, 9st, 61b." I'V llloughby ■ 1 }■• Mr. J, Oakhtirst's Flying Wind, els s", 411 i." (Mallowes), 2; Mr. W. Whiting!s-Fin fly, Bst.-91b. (Oliver), 3. Also.:starte( J. ;Swe6t':L'eth6,v9st'.; and .'Merring,:Bst; -31! - Prttil: Beaver led et tho start, but wi 1 promptly challenged by Wini : Tile positions were not changed, noweve 6 although Flying :Wind hnug closely , I ; the .Winner's;- heels, finishing ,bne lengt I. w f,h» rear, . . Firolly .and Merring wei a- six-lengths'away.Jand Sweet LethA.brol ■ down; hnisbing lame. Time. lnnn. 12Jse , ' MAIDEN HANDICAPj of 25 sovs. Foi furlongs and a half.—Miss Miller Stranded, Bst, 91b„ (Todd),-I>< Miss. J - Waikcr'rf Gipsy Girl, Bst, (Darcy), 3; M 1.. G, iUelfield's .Torrent, Sit. < Sib.; (liorrest ■ 3; Also started: liefmont, Bst. SIb.::M 2 hSkiij 'Sst.; nfid Xailv Netn, Sat. Ecimo; : tins left at the post, and tho three plac< 3. horses fougbti it out: ,'between ' the d First one ami then another, fed. ;Strnnri( ennie out ■: towards th<s hnisb, and flip: r 1 Ciiri;- closely:: followed ~ by, Torrent, vrt I;; fhome ;, :a--length ■away. Maba.ku : ,bcii fourth Time, GOscc.

"BOXIIsG DAY HANDICAP, of CO tms • .Six furlongs. ~.. ,1 Miss Millet's -Pctr'pfiei, bjr• jinskotry— ': i V; Allabatiulitij ; Bst.: 41b'.-' ..v......(T0cid) 1 a ,itr. J. Irvine's Miss Vfcra/ tv Morrl- : h • wpefrPfb'gresS,;lOsti' Sib'; (Jliillowcs) ;'2 : t Mr ft. JnhnStoa's Ourlot, Ijyfjir I.tyice-lot-ilidtant, 8 t lib (Olnei) 1 J . Ais9 ; S.{aftM: WlidrftkoV list.: Anjli- '„ can* 10st; lib. i .PleolCc, Bst; Wlbj; mid » llertnindy 8 t IMb - . i Miss. Yoftt led putt the grandstand, . frith Petrtfricl : ;tiiid. the rest of .thfc '.lielU ii6l. oit: lifer, heels. At. ■tlio cud. of tivo furlongs I'fctronol tot/k tllft lead, and kept I behiiidher,; passing ; the; judge's box.witli. ti:gG'o<l length to spare, 'i.'iuie, ; ; Imiu. 17 3-Dsec. . ,/-■ ; vCftl'MRtON HANDICAP, "(if'.'2a sovsij l , .l'd.urv lilrlqiifes.—itti:WV Wliltiiig'S Fire- I fly; Bsfc; ;:71b. . .(GaWlidfois),'-;' lj Messrs. Austell,--aful. rFwreit'S ' lliss -Kuby, -• Bst. J 121b, (Forrest), 2; Miss .Miller's Dorina,' lOst; lib. (Coopef), ( 3, •' 'These were tlso only, ; starters.'-had a JmdUtirt, ', arid' -never • recovered [■ het\ lasal. . FirSfly right totliejstraight; MiS3 -Ruliy 'runiiiii'j ; a, jo6d iecoiid;; a. length brfiiiid. : Time, J3: 4-ssec. ' '■! BOROMItHANDICAP, lot 25 sots. ! Outlir'ey's Srifishin'ej: : ',Ss{.'.'.i3[b'. ' (Cfilffl- : :6ro'Ss),' li-:-Mr'i;v'WivWillis's 'Sirrah, Bst. '$«'. v •• Bst. ; iaili<r-(Eice)V ; 3j ■ -Alsi', started,:.. ■ l'aiil - Beaver, 9st.- :131b/;- and _Merriog,Bst. 31b. ' ■iloiae-M&rSififfllit arid : Stilt-; . /ahiiie'-i jicMedr tfiemi.-at tfonr'-i JiiHohgs/ maintaining -hery down, tlio : notfe'jstMoh^wifiniiig-.by:-a,; length; dad ' a half.; liiiie, lmifi. lSJsec. .. ' , U4NDICAP, ,1 id sen* Four a haif.—Mlss Millw's ! Petronel, fist. iSlb. (Todd), 1 i Miss M. , '"Wfiils#'s;Merm4id,;-Bst7 .islbl, (Townsend); 1 ,'ltfst. Alb.'- ' ;(MttHdtfes),-:'3.-\:Also.'-.Sftftted j frst'. 31b. j. St. Fl6f'a,- Bst. 31 fi;; Merfiftiahti,-: J B&V3lb;;'..CiSsr"(i&/ .• .niiln,. Bst. Mdrroitid let! almost id tW 1 ■Stfiiifthtj. tiifijt fiSnJSjtnrOfigli ( ftt li godd.'.pace and- Mm ieasily. /Timer, < . ;Vv'. •