THE RACING SEASON.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1324, 30 December 1911, Page 13

THE RACING SEASON.

NOTES ON THE RACING,

MABAWATU R-C SUMMER MEETING. THE THIRD DAY. BIG RACE WON BY BIRKLINE. HOSTILITr TO INEY. After steady rain at Paltnerslon North all day on 'Thursday, . followed by a' severe thunderstorm in the evening, the weathor broke tine yesterday morning for tho concluding day of the Manawatu facing Club's summer meeting, and tho attendance was up to the average for an off day. As on tho two preceding days of. tho meeting, a flag was flown haifmasf, on tho course as a mark of respect to tho memory of (he lute Mr. J. Cotter, who was president of the club in 1801. The rains that had fallen on Thursday had neoessarily affected tho grounds, but tho racing track, though heavy, was scarcely as bad as might in, tho circumstances have been expected. Tho racing resulted in one or two very exciting finishes, and in a couple of other instances the finishes might have been much closer but for indilferent starts. The principal event, the President's Handicap, resulted in favour of the Gisborneowncd Bivkline, while Blakeney's success in tho Christmas Weltar made the fourth victory for the Highden colours at the meeting. There was a hostile demonstration against lney when she won the Farewell Handicap. Speculation on the totalisator was brisk, and during the day the sum of .£14,375 was passeu through the machine, making a total Of ,£56,318 for tho fixture. These figures form a record in the club's history. Results of the racing are appended:—

WHITMORE HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. One mile.

2 Mr. J. M'Donald's br. in. Queen of Scots, by Robin Adair—Queensborough, 6yfs., Bst. lib. "(H. Tricklebank) 1 1 Mr. Wire Tokena's Midian, Bst. Hlb. (Batten) 2 3 Mr. P. E. Baldwin's Ladrone, 7st 111b (Lowe) 3 Also started: I Pukctotara, 6st. lllb. (Weller), and 5 Golden Age, fist. 101b. (A. R«ed). When the field settled down, Midian was showing the way to Ladrone and Puketotara. At tbo t six-furlong post Pukctotara had run into second place behind Midian, while Queen of Scots was gains strong in fourth place. Three furlongs . from home Qiteon of Scots was on Midian's quarters, and a great race to tho post resulted iii 'favo.uv of Queen of .Scots by a neck, with' Ladrone three lengths away third. Time, lmin. 49 1-5 seC. TE MATAI HURDLES HANDICAP, of 110 sors. -Orio milo and a half. '

6 Mr. T. Cameron's b. g. Te Whetu, by Daystar-Morcla, aged, Ost. slb. o Mr. 1. 1. Nolans Leolanter, lOst 41b.. (C. Price) 2 2 Mr. F. C. Faber's Seaman, git.

Also started: 1 Waiputere, list Gib. (O Connell); 5 Tyrannic, Ost. 61b. (A. Watson); 4 Sardonyx,'9st 2lb. (Gordon); and 1 Captain, Ost (Morris). Seaman,-Waiputere, and Captain raced together over the first couple of hurdlos and past the stand. At tho six-furlong post Seaman had drawn clear, and was followed by To Whetu, who went to the ront half a milo from home, with Leolanter in pursuit. To Whetu, after.steerTng a zig-zag course up tho straight, won by a length from Leolanter, with Seaman threa lengths away third, and Waiputere fourth., Timo, 2min. 51scc. CLANDEBOYE WELTER. HANDICAP, ot 100 sovs. Soven furlongs. 1 Mr. kVM'Grcgor juu.'s hi-; g. Cork, ,uy Mornwce—lloat, Gyrs., 9st .lib (if,- r -u • • v* t '' (H ' Griffiths) 1 •1 Mr. (j. Morris s Marton, Sst* '

3%■ Eo3s ' Allen's Attention, Sst. M- ■••••:-,- ■ (M'Mullcn) 3 Also started: 2 Eclogue, Bst. 31b (W ioiing), and s'Tnonui, 7st 71b. (Bell). 1 1 oul !li w /) s c l ui ? kcst -to show out, 'and led .until threo furlongs from home whoro Marton ,and Cork got on terms' Unco, in the straight Cork went ahead and won pulling up by a long neck. Attcntion was close up third, and Taonui fourth. Time, lmin. 35sec.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 250i0v5.; second horse to receive 35 sovs., and ■third 15 sovs. from tho stake. One milo and a quarter.

4 U o- i O, , jror i io ' s , b ' S- Birkline, by Im'Kcuhoad (imp.)— Agony, 4yrs fist 131b. ......... (H. Tricklebank) 1 " ~■ r- Alexanders b. g. Goodwin , Park, by Sylvia Park-Vlvat, , j! r *\'s 3lb (il'Miillan) 2 ■i Mv. S. M tu-eevy, junr. s, b. m. Vcetgaug, by San Fran—Ngaio, fivrs., Sst, 21b. .....;.,... (Griffiths) 3 Also started: 5 Aberbrothock. Bst. lllb. fMeagher); 1 liiey, Sst 31b. (W. Young); b Vi, 7st 81b. (J. Kemp). Aberbrothock was quickest to show out fol owed by Birkline, but Vi soon rushed to the front,; and led past tho stand from Birkline and Aberbrothock, with lney last Tho positions were much,the samo until the five-furlong post, where Vi was followed in order by Vootgang, Aberbrothock M ahd Birkline. Two furlongs later Vootgang "was leading, with Birkline in hot pursuit. The latter took charge entermg the straight, and won comfortably by a length and a half from C.cod-,v'ln.,"l.rk>-wlio was.two lengths in front Ot \octgaug, white Aberbrothock was iourth. Time, 2min. 16 l-sscc.

vVESTBUUY HACK. HANDICAP, of 100 ' sovs. Piv6 furlongs. 1 Mr. W. Grace's bile. m. Gay Lawless, by Lethe—C'apucine Gyrs., „ Sst. 31b. OV. Young) 1 0 Mr. J. Grant's Overheard, Gst. 121b. (V. Lee) 2' 3 Mr. T. O'MlVa Monologue, Bst. alb. ■ (Todd) 3. Also started: 2 Lady Laddo„ Ost. 111b. (E. Price); i Parcwanui, Sst. lib. (M'Mullen); 8 Goldcinar, Sat.. (George); 7 Septimus, 7st. 71b. (Wellcr); 5 Good Form, 7sf. sib. (Tricklebank); 10 Elkruaid, Gst. 71b. (Stephenson); D Papalirl, Gst. 71b. (Bell). Gay Lawless was first away from a Hying start, and leading all tho way, won easily by three parts of a length from Overheard, who was two lengths ahead of Monologue. Goldomar was fourth. Time, limn. 5 i-sscc. KAWAU HANDICAP, of 150 sors. Six furlongs. 2 Mr. D Buick's blk. c. Rangiatua, by Papakura—Elusion, Syrs., <st. 71b. (W. Bell) 1 5 Mr. i'. S. Easton's Lady Moutoa, 7st. 71b (M'Mulleu) 2 ■1 Mr. It, W. Paterson's Mon Amie, 6st. 121b (Weller) 3 Also started: 3 Hermia, Bst. 131b. (Price), bracketed with Ascaion, 7st. 21b. (R, M'Donald); 5 Polymorphous, Sst. 'lib. (Young); .1 Projectile, 7st. 131b. (M. M'Donald). Lady Moutoa was first away, but Ascalon quickly ran to tho front, and led from Lady'Moutoa and Hermia, At the three-furlongs post Ascalon and Hermia wero racing together in tho lead, with Rangiatua in third place, just ahead of Lady Moutoa. Rangiatua look 'the lead entering tho straight, and Lady Moutoa commenced to movo forward again, closely followed by Mon Ami. A great race homo resulted.in Rangiatua winning by a head fro/n Lady' Moutoa, who was a. head in front or lion Ami. Projectile was close up fourth. Time, lmin. 19 l-ssec. CHRISTMAS HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. • Seven furlongs. 2 Mr. Highden's blk. g. Blakeney, by Soult (imp.),—lnamorata; 3yrs., Bst. 31b i (W. Young) 1 6 Mr. S. Messena's Waitoto, Sst. lib. • (Morris) 2 1 Mr. C. A. Loughnan's Seaweed, Bst. 131b :..(C. Price) 3 Also started: 5 Bonnie Boy, Sst. 9lb. (George); I Mallow, Sst. 01b. (Lowe); 3 Sst. lib. (M'Mullen); Millbanks, 7st. (Wellor); and 8 Sir Donald, <st ; 71b. (Tricklebank). Seaweed was first away from Sir Donald and Ntikuhau, whilo Waitoto lost several longtlts at tho barrier. The order was unchanged until approaching the three-furlong post, where Blakeney ran into second and Waitoto into third position, behind Seaweed. Entering tho straight Ijlakoney took the lead and won all out' by half a length from Waitoto, who was half n length ahead of Seaweed. Sir Donald was fourth. Time, lmin. 31 l-Ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Ono mile. 1 Mr. L. Purr's b. m. Iney, by Birkenhead (imp.)— Lady Reay, Gvrs., Sst. 131b : (W. Young) 1 2 Mr. M. M. Ellcrton's Sea Queen, Bst. lib (I!. Young) 2 •1 Mr. E. Kemp's Separator, 7,st. (J. Kemp) 3 Also started: 3 Stevens, Cet. 91b. (Weller).

Sea Queen was quickest'away, and led to tho three-furlong post, closoly attended by Stevens. Beioro tho straight was reached lney had taken charge, and sho iron easily by tiro lengths from Sea Queen, wno was a eimuar dis.ta.nco in trout of Separator. Time, luiin. 48 1-5 sec. ■

• A protest lodged against tho winner for alleged inconsistent miming was . dismissed, there being no evidence to support it.

NOTES ON THE'RACING. When' tho first race catuo up for decision it was evident that the track was very heavy, and.tuo candidates' were'all tiring bauiy in tlic last furlong. .Midian,. wild was a pronounced favourite, was taken to tho trout, to win from end to end, but she' Was uuablo to withstand a final challenge, from Queen of Scots, on'whom tho -apprentice, Tricklcbank, rodo a well-judged race. The issue was in doubt right up till tho judgo's box, first one and then tho other appearing to bo winning 1 in tho final furlong. Queen of Scots,may bo very useful now that sho has struck form. Sho' registered record timo in the good going on Wednesday, and proved at home yesterday. Pukototara was expected.to show up well,' but he got all • the worst of the 6tart, and after running up to Midian in tho first couple of furlongs, faded away before -the straight was reached. Backers seemed ill-advised, in raking Waiputere favourite in the Te Maitai Hurdles, for her big weight was bound to hamper hir in the heavy going l . She raced prominently, for a mile, rut was eventually beaten out of a place. Leolanter's running in Wednesday's race,; made it appear as if he would be bard to beat in the mile and a half yesterday, but To Whetu proved too good'for him. Considering the 6tato of the going, the race was run in capital time, and, had Te Whetu and Leolanter taken the shortest track home in the last couple of furlongs, the time would have been faster still. Seaman was always a good horse m the heavy going, and his forward running yesterday suggests that he is ccming back to form.

Cork was made a good favourite in tho Clandeboye Welter, and; nicely ridden, he won comfortably at the finish. Eclogue, who was well backed, never looked liko winning. The race for the President's Handicap was one of tho best of the meeting, for at different stages all the candidates (with the exception of Inev) appeared to have .winning chances. lney, who was heavily backed, was last as they eamo. past the stand, and she never imnroved much. The running of Birkline behind Queen of Scots on Wednesday, and the titter's victory in the ooening event yesterday, pointed to Birklihe's chances in the big race as being particularly good. On tho machine, however, the Birkenhead gelding was only fourth favourite. His victory was easily achieved, for. without bustling liim at any stage, Tricklcbank kept him in a nico position, and as soon as the straight was' reached he came out and was not afterwards troubled. Goodwin Park, after occupying a. backward position for tho first mile, finished .strongly, and easily beat all but the winner. Voetgang, Aberbrothock. and Vi all mado creditable showings for tho first milo.

Gay 'Lawless was voted the best of good things for tho Westbury Hack Handicap, and, with W. Young in tho saddle, Sho /;ot a flying start, and never left the issue in doubt. Tho Lctho mare- is among the candidates entered for tho DouroCup to bo run at Trcnthain next month. That she is a fairly smart galloper goes without saying, but, with tho exception of Lady Laddo, 'who was conceding her 221b., the horses which sho beat yesterday can hardly bo esteemed formidable. Moreover, Lady Laddo is a poor beginner at best, and fivo furlongs was too short a distance fqr her to be seen to advantage. Overheard and Elkraaid both showed pace, but well-backed candidates —Parewanui and Monologue—ran disappointingly. Gkdiolo was tho only withdrawal from the Kawau Handicap, f6r which Projectile was mado favourite. This was probably on account of tho fact that his time for the Awapuni Handicap was given : as the fastest six furlongs of the'' meeting, but, if backers had disregarded such an uncertain factor as time, Rangiatua's recent form .would have ensured his being made favourite. His second to Bronzo on Tuesday, and again to Boanerges on Wednesday, were bot.i full of merit He was consistent again to-day, and this time managed to get home first though ho only had the narrowest of margins to sparo from Lady Moutea, who filled second place lor the (hird time at (ho meeting. Mou Ami was a trifle unlucky for she ran very wide from the home turn, and was then only a head behind Lady Moutoa. The victory ot Rangiatiu was very popular for Mr. Buiek's other horsss—Tainui and Abcvbrolhock'-had been runnii g prominently at tho moot: ing. though without success. Matjow was Hie. favourite selection in tho Christmas Hack Welter; but he ran badly, and finished out of a place, victory going to Blakency. This was tho fourth success for tho Highden colours at tho meeting. Waitoto, after losing several lengths at tho start, made a .terrific run down the back stretch into second place.' His jockey then gave him a spell, for a few strides, and sent him along again in the straight the ' Conqueror gelding beating all but the winner. With ordinary luck ho would have won'. .

The withdrawal of Attention and Ladrone left four runners in tho Farewell Handicap. These included iDey, who had finished last in tho President's Handicap l earlier in the afternoon. She was again rondo favourite. Thero was considerable, delay at the start, tho tapes being broken on Several occasions. Eventually, when the dispatch was effected, lney raced behind t.iio leaders until (he business end of tho journey, end then came out and won 'easily. A section of the crowd gathered round tho bird-cago as tho horses returned te tcale, and the winner was treated to a hostilo demonstration. Tho totalisator, however, commenced to nay out on tho winner, and gradually the uprjar rubsided.

AUCKLAND RACES.

ISLINGTON PLATE WON BY EQUITAS. MIDNIGHT SUN SECURES THE SUMMER CUP. (By Telegraph-Press Association.) Auckland, December 29. The second day of the Summer meeting of the Auckland Racing Club took place at Ellerslio to-day, when, although the weather was somewhat blustery, tho rain held off, and conditions wero not unpleasant. The going was fairly heavy. Tho attendance at tho courso for an off day was well above tho average. Speculation was brisk, tho sum of .£33,555 10s. being handled, compared with .021,574 on tho corresponding day la3t year, making .£81,558 for two days, against ,£31,110 10s. in 1910, when .£1968 was received in bookmakers' fees. Tho following are tho results:— BOWEN HANDICAP, of 123 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. J. George's br. g. Royal Arms, by Royal Artillery—Barley Bree, lyrs'., Bst. 21b (M'Randall) 1 Mr. F. Marshall's Watch Chain, 7st. lib (Wormold) 2 Mr. G. M'Glashatt's b. g. Harenoa, 7st. 31b (Henderson) 3 Also started: Bogey, Bst. lib.; Poictiefs, Sst.; Jtuskewai, 7st. 81b.; .Tipperary, 7st. 81b.; Cohdamine, 7st. lib'.; COrdite, fist. 101b.; Tangewai, Gst. 101b.; Lady Thora 6st. 101b.; Vittoria, (Ist. 101b. Royal Arms drew out 'in the concluding stages, winning by two lengths from Watch Chain, who was n similar distance ahead of. Harenoa. Time, lmin. 18 1-nsec. ISLINGTON PLATE, of 500 sovs. Ono mile. Mr. Timi Puru's b. hi. Equitas, by Advance—Muriwai, Gvrs., Sst. 111b. (Grav) 1 Mr. T. H. Lowry'a Bobrikoff, Sst. 1311,. (Jenkins) 2 Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's Los Angeles, Sst. IMb (Hatch) 3 Also, started: Nyland, 8s(. 131 b.; Anloinotle, Sst. 91b.; General La tour, Sst. 21b.; Masterpiece, 8.-1. 21b. When the word was given lo go Equilas went out like a Hash, and set out In make tho running. Kr/uilas still had I ho advantage as they turned fur home, and although Bobrikoff put. in a strong challenge in the run'to the pust he had no c.hanco of rHtchim; tho leader, whn won easily by three lengths, Loa Angeles

was a length and a half away third. Time, lmiu. 42 l-ssec.

VISITORS' HANDICAP, of 200 sovs, Five furlongs.

Mr. W. ,T. Ralph's b. g. Dawn, aged, by Birkenhead—Eos, T s t. lib. (C'urran) 1 Hon. .1. P. Ormond's Faunus, 7st , 91b ■ (Wilson) 2 Mr. E. Laugton's Jack Delaval, 7st 51b.

(Stenning) 3 Also started: Salute, Bst 21b.; Kakama, Sst; Dearest 7st 91b.; Turbine, 7st 71b.; Ash by,- 7st. Gib.; Hohungatahi, 7st Bib.; Crown Pe.u-1, fist lJlb.; Mahinga, Gst !llb. When they turned for homo Jack Delaval had a slight advantage, but when fairly in a line for tho post Faunus shot info tho lead, to bo challenged only a little further on by Dawn. In a great race home Dawn stayed tho longest, and got tho .verdict'by half a head. Time, lmin. 3 2-ss-ec.

PONSONBY HURDLE RACE, of 200 sovs.One mile and three-quarters. Mr. L. Harris's b. g.. Presently, by Birkcnhead-Taihoa, Gyrs., Ost. 12lb. , ' CJulian) 1 Mr. W. S. Davidson's Montigo, lOst. 91b. .. • (Thompson) 2 Mr. A. Atwood's Reumac, list. 311). • (Futcher) 3 Also started: Continuance, 12st. 101b.; •Don Quex, list 01b.;'Prophet, list 71b.; Hawick, lOst. 01b.; Black Northern, lOst. 21b.; Sol. JOst 21b.; Hunakaha, Ost 21b. Black Northern showed tho way to the. first fence, where Hunakaia. hit hard and lost-his rider,'while Black Northern only lasted to the second hurdle,-when he came down. At the last fence, where Sol fell, Presently was in tho lead, and though Montigo stuck to his task, he had no chance with Presently, who won. easily by a length and a half. Ruamac who finished fast, was four lengths away third, and then followed Don Quex, Continuance Prophet, and Hawick. Time, 3min. 24sec. SUMMER CUP HANDICAP, of 650 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Mr. E. J. Watt's br. c. Midnight Sun, by MultifDrm—La Notte, 3yrs., 7st. 61b (C. Emmerson) 1 Mp. A. Jackson's br. g. Coromandel, by Menschikoff—Golde 1 Rose, fiyrs., 7st. 41b (Curran) 2 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b. g. Bvron, 3yrs, by Martian-Greek Maid", 7st. 71b (H. Gray) 3 Also started: Goldfinder, Bst. 21b.; Electrakoff, Bst lib.; Formby, 7st 121b.; Master Wairiki, 7st. 91b.; Sea Elf, 7st. 21b. j St. Petersburg, 7st 21b.; Wee Olga, fist. 121b.; Bellah, Gst. 101b.; Taketumu, 6st 71b. Entering the straight Midnight Sun was galloping along freely in front, and although challenged over-the final stages by Coromandel, Byron, and Electrakoff, he ran in a winner by two lengths from Coromandel, a similar distance after whom came Byron, followed bv Electrakoff, Wee Olga, Master Wairiki, Taketuniu. Goldfinder, St. Petersburg, Bellah, Formby, arid Sea Elf. Tho times taken for the various stages were as follow: — Two furlongs, 26 4-ssec; four furlongs, 51 2-ssec.; five furlongs, lmin. 4 l-ssec.; six furlongs, lmin. 17 2-ssec.; seven furlongs, lmin. 30scc.; and ono mile and a quarter, 2min. Usee. CRITERION HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs. Mcsdames Foss and Stewart's br c. Prince Soult, by Soult—Lady Hester, Sst. Sib: (B. Deelcy) 1 Mr. V. Hall's Blcriot, Gst. 71b'. ' 2 Mr. Highdcn's Ermengarde, Ost. 1ib.... 3 Also started: Canute, Sst. Sib.; Haskvne. Sst. 31b.; Monorail, Sst alb.; Dido, Bst. 21b.; Tact, Sst.; Prince Mef riweo, 7st. 61b.;-Scottish Star, 7st. lib.; Devastation, 7st. 31b.; Centenary, 6st. 121b.; Kalcalo, fist. 101b.

At tho half-distance Prince Soult got tip to the loaders, and going on won by a couple of lengths from Bleriot, who wore down Ermengardo' and took second place by half a head. Dido was fourth and Canute fifth. Time, lmin. 18sec. WAITEMATA HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. One milo and a quarter. Mr. J D. Komp's b. m. Jolio Fille, bv Soult—Merry Maid, 4yrs., Bst .311) (W. Salman) 1 Messrs. Elliott' and Colbeck's br. g. Duma, by Stepniak—Cumille, 4vrs., 7si (J. O'Shea) 2 Mr. T. H. Low-iys br. c. Sea Pink, by Scaton ; Delaval—Rose Madder,

3yi-s„ 7st. lllb. ..:...:. (Deeley) 3 Alsr started: Gloy, 9st; Lloyds, Sst. 51b.; La Reina, Sst; Miss Ada, 7st 81b.; Nor'-wester, 7st. 61b.; Ruatr.iigata, 7st. 31b.; Pyralis, Gst. 131b.; Bluo Thread, Gst 71b.; St. Lewis, Gst. 101b.

Inside the distance Duma was lying second ami joining issue with Jolie .Fille, fought out a determined finish, th'c latter, capably handled by W. Salman, lasting long enough to win by- a head with Sea Pink two lengths and a half away third.. Time, 2niin. 13 2-sscc. SALISBURY WELTER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile. Mr.W. J. Ralph's b. g. Dawn, by Birkenhead—Eos, aged, Bst. 131b., including 51b. penalty Mr, W. J. Bowden's Flying Soult, sst Gib :....° 2 Messrs. Tooman and M'Hugii's Admiral Soult. by Soult—Pansy, Bst. 3 Also started: Cheddar, Ost. 41b.; Captain Soult Ost;- Sphinx, Bst. lib.; Zinnia, Bst alb. j Master Jack, Bst. , Dawn was favourite. When half tho journey had been left behind Dawn was out four lengths from Sphinx. From this on Dawn was never troubled and.. ho finished up an easy winner bv three lengths from Flying Soult, a similar distance atter whom came Admiral Soult, Master Jack, Cheddar, Sphi'nx, Captain Soult, and Zinnia, 'lime, lmin. Kjl-ssec

It remained fine while the programme was got off at Ellerslio to-day, but the track was; very heavy and, on this account, heavy scratchings were made, in tho various events. Tho attendance was only

t 11r Bowen Handicap looked good for Koyal Arms on form, but the fact that apprentices only were riding, debarred many from investing. M'Ranville, who rode him, was in trouble to tho straight, but then got a clear run and, in tho end, won easily Watehchain, who has a »&>£! V on ti m AucUa nd, was second, J list clear of Hareona. the wcight-for-age mile was a very onevl Tir flcc ' an ? went t0 Equitas Tho Fordell ma.ro umped off first, and ™ never headed. Gray gave her an el^ [In 0 / £, Up P B «»V* rattle,? <&£ t, and got a big break. From the turn BobHkoff\°f° kk i ns md tho field coDiiKoft and Masterp ece were the <lmr «st on their feet, but the bllck (l low nut >n a good run in tho straight .and\«s awarded second monev. Antoinette ™ vSuorV^? 1 ° f C Bollc fr ° m the J«wirtoSxS f aCit ed^ n tho rear till"fho LTm i / whtn't came away, and won iVxi, ■ n I- hb I but third was the best he could do to tl eVo^' 1 ! ta J t ' MHni * ht Sun rushed The ~-f „fSi D(1 fi 7? s , not "«"'» J '" a( k<l. i.ne re.-jt of tho field chanced about cm, sidwably during the first mi e, b,,t , ere' Jtruiig out a ot at the finish. Midnight huu is a good sort, but is lazy, and anWars to bo nil the tetter for a i""-e. Prince Soult, who looked all the better lor 1113 raco on the first, day, and Ermengardo were tho popular .'elections in (he two-year-old race. Others coming in for good SU pp ol .t wcrc H lli i cyno> Cnnllto> , |m , Dido. Ermengardo and Princo Soult moved first, but Dido h oon went to tho front. Half-way down (he running Princo Soult. got an opening on Ihe fence, and, in a few strides, ho placed the situation beyond doubt. Tho light-weight, Hlcriol, finished well, and iust headed I'.rmcngarde. The winner is a. really high-class racer,.ol"whorn nothing like Iho bi>st has been soi'ii.'

I'yralis and Sea Pink carried (lie bulk of the public money in the W.-iilcmntn Handicap. Tho latter tras va.ilirv unluckv, but t.hn opposition wa„s wp.ik, and, had he been a fair horee, thould hare won,

As it was, Jolio Fille jumped away to tho front, and was not headed. Duma and she fought out a great finish, Jolie Fille winning by a head. Sea Pink was a poor third, and Pyr.ilis fourth. . i'orm pointed-to Dawn in the concluding ovent, in whicli nearlv half tho field were scratched. He was made a warm favourite, and, taking charge at tho .bar. ner rise, won all the wav. '

THIRD DAY'S WEIGHTS.

(By Telegraph-Press Association.) Auckland, December 2V. Tho following arc (he weights for the third day of the Auckland Racing Club's mooting:— A.R.C. HANDICAP. Ono mile ami a half.-Hobrlkofr, 9et. Gil).; Los Angeles, %i. 21b.; Waimaugu, Sst 71b.; Santa Rosa, Bst. 51b.; Sedition, Ssl. 51b.; Domino, Bst. 41b.; Miss Mischief, Sst lib.; Midnight Sun, Bst, .(lb.; Mendip, 8s fc. 311,.; Counterteit, Sst. :Ib.; Soultoria, Bst; E lectin koff, "st. 121b.; King Soult, 7st". 121b.; Anteinelte, 7sl. Till).; Goldfindcr, 7st lllb.; Sandstroam. 7st 91b.; Coromaudel, 7st. 81b.'j Cheddar, 7st, Gib.; Master Wniriki, 7st 51b.; Advocate, 7st. 21b.; Salute, 7st. lib.; To Puia, 7st. lib.: Lady Mcnschikoff, 7st. lib.; Sea Elf, 6st. 121b.; Maswell, Cst. 121b.; Ngapuka, 6st. 121b.; Firing Soult, fist. 101b.; Aiasdale, Gst 101b.; Montiform, Gst 101b.; Gold Circle, fist 91b.; Sea. Queen, 6st. 91b.: Duma, fist. 81b. j Bellah, fist. 81b.; Peacemaker, fist. 71b.: First Wairiki, fist. 71b;; Sea Pink, 6st. 71b.; Uhlando, fist. 71b.

CRITERION HANDICAP. Sis furlongs.—Equitas, 10st; Nyland, 9st.; Gipsy Belle, Ost.; Antoinette,- fet. Sib.; Dawn, Sst. 71b.; Formby, Sst. 41b.: Culprit, Sst. 31b.; Goldsize, Bst. lib.; Royal Scotch, Bst. lib.; Salute, 7st. 131b.; Faunus, 7st. 131b.; Byron. 7st. 131b.; Kakama, 7st. lllb.; Ireland. 7st. 101b.; Miss Winsome, 7st. 101b.; Dearest, 75t.51b.; Turbine, 7st. 41b.; Miss Livonia, 7st. lib.; Hohungatahi, 7st. 41b.; Jack Dela-al, 7sl. lib.; Gloy, fist, lllb.; Blue Garment, fist.' 81b.; Lucille, fist. 81b.; Lady Dot, fist. 71b.; Elegance, fist: 71b. MAIDEN HANDICAP. One mile.— .lolie Fille, Ost. 21b.; Gloy, Bst. 321b.; Royal Arms, Bst, 121b.; Fuss, Sst.- 41b.; La R-eina, 7st. lllb.; Mauinina, 7st. lllb.; Sea Pink, 7st. 101b.; Elegance, 7st. 91b.; Sylvevlyto., 7st. 91b.; Poictiers.-7.st. 91b.; Impulsive, 7st. 81b.; Tiresome, 7st. 81b.; Bluo Mount, 7st. 71b.: Duma, Tit. 61b.; Miss Ada, 7St. 41b'.; Worcester, 7st. 21L; Caruso, 7st.; Formidable,- 7st.; Ruata-. ngata, 6st. 121b.; Hemisphere,' 6st. 121b. • Pyralis, 6st. 121b.; Luperin, Cst. lllb.; Manuwera, 6st. 101b.; Rutler, 6st. 101b.; Caedmon, tfst. 1011.; Ngfttimuru, Ost 101b.; Makura, fist. 101b.; Old Maid, fist. 101b.; Bluo Thread, 6sf. 101b.; Hildnr, 6st. 101b.; Cloudy Dawn, Gst. 101b.; Constellation, Gst. 101b. •

.' NEW YEAR HURDLES. Two miles. —Continuance, 12st. "lb.; Delegate, 12st. 21b.; Don Quex, list. 61b. j Prophet, list. 41b.; Reitmac, list 31b.; Montigo, lOst. 121b.; Presout.lv, lOst. 121b.; Hawick, lOst. slb.j Bldck Northern, Ost; Sol, lOst.j Miss E-cplosion. Ost. fllb.; Blue Mountain, Ost. 21b.; Sabre, 9st. 21b.; Highden, Ost. lib.; Hunakaha, Ost lib.; Master William, 9st.; Llovds, Ost; Captain Paul. Ost,

, FERGUSON HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Crown Pearl. Ost.; Outward, Bst; Bogey. 7st 131b.; Goodwin Sands, 7st lllb.; Sylverlyte, 7st. lllb.; Manurere, 7st. 10U>-; Impulsive, 7st 101b.; Tiresome, 7st 101b.; Blue. Mount, 7st. 101b.; Watchchain, 7st 71h.; Muskewai. 7st. 71b.; Tipporary, 7st 51b. j Glad Tidings, 7st 51b.; Whakarahie, 7st 51b.; Mary Ann, 7st 51b.; Harenoa, 7st. 41b.; Parawai, 7st 31b.; Maika, 7st lib.; Report, fist 131b.; Coudamine, Gst 121b.; Caedmon, fist. 101b.; Tangawai, fist 101b.; Mario'"Regina, 6st. 101b.; Madamo Paul, Gst. 10lb.: Cuckoo, Gst. 101b.; Master Lano, fist. 101b. .MIDSUMMER HANDICAP. Five fur-longs-Winning Way, Ost. Wlb.i Autumnus, Ost lllb.; Prince Soult, Ost Gib.; Beldame, Ost. -lib.; Ernlcngardc, Ost. lib.; Canute, Sst. 41b.; Monolinc, Bst; Haskyno; 7st. 131b.; Monorail, 7st. 13!b.; Dido, 7st 131b.; Lady Georgia, 7st. 131b.; Tact, 7st 101b.; Antiphone, 7st 101b.; Hazelton, 7st. 101b.; Neirene, 7st. slb.'; Priuc! Muriwee, 7st 21b.; Prince King, 7st. lib.; Pekirangi, 7st; Manetto, 7st; Raugirai, 7st; llleriot, 7st; Ividiscence, Gst. 131b.; Ladv Gladstone, 6st 131b.; Scottish Star, Gst 121b.; Devastetion, Gst 121b.; Centenary, Gst. 101b.; Geneva, Gst 101b.: Lannacost, Gst. 10lb.; Monowai, Gst. 71b.; Erry Oge, Gst. 71b.; Kaleate, fist. 71b.; Allworthv, Gst 71b.

GLASGOW HANDICAP. Seven furlong.*.—Santa. Rosa, Ost. 51b.; Gipsv Belle Bst. 131b.; Dawn, Sat. Gib.; Electrnkoff, Bst. lib.; Royal Scotch, Bst; Goldsize, Sst. ,• Sandstroam, 7st. 131b.; Faunus 7st H!!'' :^- vr ? n 'J» st : 1 , 21,) ' ; Sir Artegal, 7st lOlb.j Master Wairiki, 7st. 91b.; Miss Winsome, 7st fllb.; Ireland, 7st. fllb.j St Felix, 7st fllb.; Captain Soult, 7st 51b. ; Flying Soult, Ist. 411).; Avarioe, 7st.; Sea Queen. 7st; Alaheno, Gst. 131b.; Sphinx Gst. lllb.; First Wairiki. Gst. 101b.; Glory Gst. lfllb.; Admiral Soult, Csfc. lfllb.; Zi'ti.St. 81b.; Woo Olga, Gst. 8!b.; Elegance; ost. 81b. j Avalon, fist. 71b.; Master .lack Gst db.; Moroykoff, Cst. 71b.; Arisl'o! crat, fist. 71b.

TAUHERINIKAU RACES.

The Wairarapa Racing Club's summer meeting takes place at the Tauhcrinikau racecourse, Featherston, to-day and on Monday. Tho train leaves Wellington for Featherston at 7.48 a.m. to-day, and returns at 5.5(1 p.m. On Monday special trains will leavo Wellington at 6.37 a.m. and 8.40 a.m., while tho return journey is to bo made from Featherston at 550 p.m. and 6.15 p.m. '

MARTON J.C, SUMMER MEETING

The summer meeting of tho Martbn Jockey Club will bo held at Martou on Monday and Tuesday next, and present indications are that tho fixture will bo a very succossful one. A largo number of horses which competed at the Manawatu meeting this week will be railed through to Marton .to-day.

Particulars of the programme of tho annual meeting of the To Kuiti Racing Club, to be helrf on Thursday, February 8, are announced elsewhere in this issue. Brown Trout has been scratched for all engagements at the Tauherinikau meeting.

FIXTURES. Dec. 29—Manawatu R.C. Summer. Dec. 30 and Jan. I—Wairarapa R.C. Summer. Dec. 30 and Jan..l-Greymonth J.C. Summer. . January. 1 and 2—R. C. Summer. .Tan. 1 and 2—Hawke's Bay J.C. Summer. Jan. 1 and 2—Stratford R.C. Annual. Jan. 1 and 2—Marton J.C. Summer. Jan. 2 and 3—North Otago J.C. Summer. Jan. 2 and 3—Southland R.C. Summer. Jan. 4 and s—Westland R.C. Midsummer. Jan. 20 and 22—Foxten R.C. Annual. Jan. 20, 22, and 21—Wellington R.C. Summer. Feb. 1 and 2—Gisborne R.C. Summer. Feb. 1 and 3—Canterbury. J.C. Summer.