THE RACING CARNIVAL

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 79, 28 December 1925, Page 8

THE RACING CARNIVAL

RAPINE WINS AUCKLAND CUP

LYSANDER’S FOAL STAKES

MR G, F. MOORE’S DOUBLE WIN IN RAILWAY

MANAWATU CUP GOES TO CLARINDA Boxing 'day is one of the busiest and most important days of the racing season, and on Saturday the holiday racing carnival was launched throughout the country under conditions making for pleasant enjoyment and interesting racing. The event of chief importance was the 'Auckland Cup, which was won by Mr. A. B. Williams’s Rapine, from the southerner Count Cavour, with Te Monanui and The Banker in the minor positions. A sensational defeat was recorded in the Great Northern Foal Stakes when Commendation ran unplaced, the race being won by Mr. G. M. Currie’s colt Lysander (Absurd—Pennon) from Royal Tea and Joy King. The favourite was left at the post. A remarkable feat was performed in the Railway Handicap by Mr. G. F. Moore’s horses Reremoana'and Lady Cavendish. They were drawn in separate divisions, and both were successful, a happening that will probaly remain unequalled in a race of this standard. Locally chief interest was taken in the opening day of the Manawatu meeting. Clarinda won the Cup from Enthusiasm and Ngata and Grand Knight won the sprint from Shirley and Peneus. At Taranaki Income won the principal race, and at Dunedin Listening Post was successful. Substantial increases in totalisator turnovers were features of the main meetings.

MANAWATU MEETING : CLARINDA WINS THE CUP SPRINT TO GRAND KNIGHT (By “The Watcher.”) A' tiemendous crowd assembled at Awapnni on Saturday for the opening day of the Manawatu summer meetingin fact it is doubtful if the gatekeepers . ever handled such a crowd, even in the hectic days of the post-war period. A prolonged and irritating traffic jamb occurred on the road leading into'the ‘ course. So heavy was the motor traffic. Unfortunately it is the only approach to the course, and as the traffic was inadequately • controlled the road was blocked for over a mile with cars two, three, four, and even five deep. It was a sight which even the oldest patron of the Manawatu meetings could not recall having seen before. Hundreds of the motor-borne passengers got out and walked to the course -sooner than stand the delay, and the special trains from north and south brought packed loads to the course. The special from Wellington was crowded before it reached Johnsonville, where four more carriages were requisitioned, but a large number of people made the journey standing for lack of seating accommodation. The course was crowded in all parts, and even the spacious grounds, which are a feature at Awapuni, were taxed to their utmost. The holiday spirit was abroad, and the .huge crowd obtained a full day’s enjovment and excitement from the excellent racing provided. The racing, indeed, was excellent, particularly the big event of the day, the Manawatu Cup, and Awapuni has seldom, if ever, enjoyed such popularity or seen such a successful day’s racing as was held there on Saturday. Arrangements were admirable in every respect, bar the traffic control, which was improved and better organised for the return journey. The course and its appointments were a picture, reflecting great credit on the caretaker and those responsible. The chief event of the meeting, the Manawatu Cup, was won by Mr. R. A. McKenzie’s mare Clarinda from Mr. T. A. Duncan’s mare Enthusiasm, with Mr. J. Bull’s gelding Ngata in third place, the finish being close and exciting. This is Clarinda’s most important victory to date, and makes amends for some unlucky races earlier in her career. By Kilbroney from Black Ada, she is a half-sister to Clandhu, with whom Mr. McKenzie won the same race last year, both being bred by their owner. She was turned out in perfect condition by her trainer (T. Lloyd), and being owned by a popular steward of the club her victory was received with marked signs of approval from the crowd. Both winner and runner-up were ridden by Riccarton boys, Cutts Brothers’ apprentice H. Burns being on Clarinda and D. Cotton on Enthusiasm.

The Fitzherbert Handicap was won in brilliant style by the English horse Grand Knight. Grand Knight, who is by the Derby winner Grand Parade from Jennesse, was bred by Lord Glanelly. He was recognised as a very fast horse on the English Turf, but doubts were cast upon his courage. He was secured by Mr. Eric Riddiford in England last year along with other purchases, and he was raced soon after his arrival. He showed a great deal of pace, but lacked finishing power, which lent colour to the English estimate of his courage, and Mr. Riddiford did not hold a very high opinion of him. He could at one stage have been secured cheaply, and eventually he was leased to Mr. Vivian Riddiford early this

season. Time and acclimatisation have worked wonders in Grand Knight, who is -now a great proposition as a racehorse with potentialities as a sire. Great credit is due to S. Reid for the manner in which he has trained this horse, and it is also due tn him that he is now racing in his patron’s colours; for,, be it said, that Mr. Riddiford until just recently shared his brother’s opinion of the horse, and was guided by Reid’s opinion when the lease was secured Trcntham and Woodville stables shared the racing honours, each winning three races, two going to S. Reid's stable. B. H. Morris had a successful day, riding three winners. . The large attendance resulted in spirited wagering on every race. Some well-backed horses won, but actual first favourites had a very lean day. Neverrheless the totalisator staff were working at full pressure all day, and had the satisfaction at the end of the afternoon of handling over £9OOO on the last race, for a day’s total of £57,79a, as compared with £50,353 for the first day lasj yca&.

TOKOMARU HURDLES. Santiago was favourite for the hurdle tacc. with Highway and Many Colours nearly as well laucied, and this trio carried the bulk of the money. It fairly indicated the result, except that the.v finished in inverse order, and when it came to the real business of the race they were the only runners in the contest. The honours of the race were with the top-weight. He gave Many Colours 121 b. and ran him. very close, after being out making the pace practically throughout. Many Colours is an improving hurdler, but may now find his weight troublesome. Santiago did not have too good a run in the final stages of the race, being disappointed in an opening. He looked at the last hurdle as if he might win, but his

finish was not very generous. The Emperor and Te Maire ran fair races. Sit Fanciful jumped well, but was always well back. Admiral Codrington was up 'near the front for a mile and a quarter, when he retired. MAIDEN PLATE. The form of Joy Bird was sufficient to make her the public choice in the Maiden Race, but there was confident money for Bank Draft, while Anklet was also well supported. These three filled the places. Joy Bird had every chance, but was decisively beaten by Bank Draft, who was well handled by his rider. Anklet, who ran second, was travelling well at the finish. Both Bank Draft and Anklet should be heard of again very soon. The remainder of the field was outclassed, but for ndnor company Panart, Wanderlust, and Tannadice should be remembered. The Waikato representative Paddon, half-brother to White Comet, was quietly fancied, but he got little opportunity to show anything, as he was slow to get away. Kyla showed earlv ■ speed, but did not see it out. If she would run on she would win races. TARARUA WELTER.

Novar was a hot favourite for the Hack Welter Handicap, carrying over £lOOO more than the second choice Mangatoetoe. Kilorum and Polar and Kilburn were also backed. The surprise of the day was in store, coming from the little fancied Opa, who scored a brilliant win. He was one of the last to leave the straight, was still well back with half a mile to go, received a check on the turn, and then swooped down on the leaders to take the lead before reaching the distance. He is an elder half-brother to First Acre. His form at Feilding was good enough to say he had an excellent chance, and his poor support was surprising. Since Feilding he has been trained by H. Connop, and has improved wonderfully. Novar ran a good race, being prominent throughout and finishing fifth. Newbury King

and Kilburn put in good runs over the concluding stages, and their turn should soon come, particularly for the latter. ‘Ardfinnan ran a fine race until the last furlong.. The most likely runner to improve is the Gisborne representative Polar, a big four-year-old Polydamon gelding. He looked short of a gallop or two, but ran a great race, which, if it effects an improvement, should enable him to make a bold showing in his near engagements. Asleep ran a very fair race and the other Gisborne horse, Mangatoetoe, was conspicuous for early pace and a forward position at the finish. MANAWATU CUP.

Ngata, Enthusiasm, and Clarinda monopolised the betting in the Manawatu Cup, in which all 14 acceptors went to the post. It was a very tine contest, and produced an exciting finish between the favourites that got the big holiday crowd stirred to a high pitch. Clarinda got the last run from further back than Enthusiasm, and staying on she beat the other mare by a long head. Enthusiasm was conceding 131 b., and was responsible for a performance equal to her best, although she has won over the distance in much better time. Mr. R. A. McKenzie won this race last year with Clandhu. Ngata ran a great race. He pulled himself to the front about six furlongs from home, and although he was beaten at the distance he hung on grimly into third place. He was not as thoroughly wound up as his owner or trainer desired, as the liability to break down prevented a good preparatory gallop, and this probably cost him the race. Ngata is one of the great horses this country has produced, and unsound and aged as he is, he can still hold his own with the best. Merry Dav tailed off : as usual, but she was galloping brilliantly into fourth place at the finish. A longer straight and she would have I been very close to success. The first ■ time she' strikes a heavy track she ■ should be giving trouble. She is , looking particularly well at the present t time, Tanadeee got a very bad pasiwc, ite to tos saac.. was

making a nice run on the turn when he got stopped, and again at the top of the straight he met with severe interference, which almost knocked him over. Both incidents were pure accidents in the running, but it lost all chance of Tanadees filling a place. Tresham ran a very good race for a mile and a quarter. One of the best efforts of the race was that produced by the gallant Waetea. She disputed the lead with Ngata from the six furlong post onwards until they were caught, and finished gamely into fourth place. Olympic was prominent throughout, and finished sixth. Provided he races consistently be should be a winner shortly. There was good support for Kalakaua, and he ran a very creditable race, finishing on well. Kilfaire did not show much dash and Scotch Mixture looks a back number for the present at any rate. Agitato ran sensationally, bolting into the lead and off the course for the first six or seven furlongs, when he retired. Arch Salute looked really well, and on a track to suit his partiality for heavy going lie should race prominently. Birthmark was outclassed. NURSERY HANDICAP.

The Riccarton-trained Bank Note was much better fancied for the two-vear-old race than Note, on whom Mr Riddiford relied, scratching Spode. Kilperon, the other Trentham representative, was a good third choice. Bank Note showed early speed, but was found wanting at the business end of the race. Kilperon had every chance, but in the finish was decisively beaten by Nfcte, who has regained her spring form. Kilperon did not finish at all well, and cannot be right, for when he won at Wanganui in the spring he galloped most couragecuslv at the end of bis race. At tlie top'of the straight it was clear that Cotton thought he was on a good thing, and lie must have been surprised and chagrined at the ease with which Note gathered him up. The form of the others was poor. GIDLIES HANDICAP. In a good betting race for tlie hack sprint, the Waikato representative Pinon was favourite, and he ran a good race all the way, going down only in the last stride to Sleet, whose late form has been wonderfully consistent. Nadarino ran a very good race, and so did The Bolter, whose wind infirmity is the only thing between him and plentv of stake money. Polyphemus had no luck at the barrier, and was in the ruck all the way. He is looking well at the present time. _ The Te Arolia representative Constellation had none the best of luck in the running, but finished close up, and is worth noting for his immediate engagements. . lhe Tank ran very creditably, suggestive of early improvement, and races came from Adavale, Nine of Spades, and Lin Arlington. FITZHERBERT HANDICAP. The open sprint saw Peneus finish up a better favourite than Grand Knight, with good money for Orchid, and support for several others. Grand Knight has furnished into one of the greatest gallopers the New Zealand Turf has seen. He won going away, from a position so far back at the halfmile that a place, let alone a win, seemed an impossibility. One was prepared for Ins slow beginning, and also for his speed, but not for what he actually did show. The class of these English horses, once thev come right, is reallv remarkable. What would be have done to the Auckland Railway field under v 8.0? Shirley ran a very fine race, and is a dangerous candidate for future sprinting honours in firstclass comnanv. Peneus and Licinius raced well, but what under ordinary circumstances would have looked good was made second class by Grand Knight. Economist and Miss Egypt finished on well and should not be neglected in the future. Ilka and Orchid retired in the straight from prominent earlv positions, and so did Heisler, who has great pace, but is badly lacking in stamina. Good Sport ran a verv poor race, which cannot be accepted as form. Piquant played up at the post and got left. Beaumont ran a verv creditable race, and in weaker company should be hard to beat. Master O’Rourke, well back early, was finishing well. . GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. Martulla was the hottest favourite of the day in the concluding event, going well over £2OOO, as against £l4OO odd on Rouex, the second choice. Rotiex had every chance, being never further back than fourth or fifth, but he was soundly beaten into sixth place at the post, finishing behind one or two who were standing him up a lot of ground. On the other hand, the favourite Martulla got a shocking run in the early stages, and although she put in a brilliant run home she was too far out to reach a better placing than fourth. Martulla is very well at present, and should soon make amends. The race was won very decisively by Modern, who made her own running over the latter stages of the race, and held off some strenuous challenges. Degage finished resolutely into second place, but got there mainly through capable and courageous handling bv R. S. Bagby, who forced her through on the rails in excellent style. Bright Day is a useful performer from the Waikato, who ran a very creditable race, on which he will probably improve very shortly. White Comet ran a great race for just under a mile, when he was beaten by tlie length of the journey, and in finishing fifth he showed that a race over his right distance is well within his coinpass. Ring Potoa. and Fillctte ran verv well.

DETAILS OF THE RACING

TOKOMARU HURDLES, of 250 sovs. One mile and three-quarters.

3 Mr. W. 11. Gaisford’s b. g. Many Colours, by Heather MixtureGay. aged, 11.1 (P. Mcßrearty) 1 2 Mr. J. McNeil’s b. g. Highway, aged, 11.13 (J. Nixon) 2 1 Mr. C. W. Wilson’s br. g. Santiago, aged, 11.2 (W. Bowden)_3 (Winner trained by J. Jones, Awapuni.)

Also started: 5 Sir Fanciful, 11.9; 4 Admiral Codrington, 10.5; 7 The Emperor, 9.8; 6 To Maire, 9.0; 8 Axle, 9.0; 9 Lady Dolwill, 9.0. Axle and Highway led for the greater part of the journey from Admiral Codrington, Te Maire and Many Colours. The letter went up fast passing the half-mile post the last time, and joined Highway on the turn. This pair led into the straight from Santiago, and they ran away from the field, Many Colours getting home by a bare length from Highway, with Santiago the same distance away third. There was a big gap to the fourth horse, The Emperor, who was followed by To Maire, Axle. Admiral Codrington and Sir Fanciful. Time, 3min. iasec.

MAIDEN PLATE, of 299 sovs. Weight, 8.9. Six furlongs.

2 Mr. A. McDonald’s lb. g. Bank Draft, by Paper Money—Kitiroa. 3yrs (B. H. Morris) I 3 Mr. G. M. Currie’s br. f. Anklet. 3yrs (G. Ridgway) 2 1 Mr. IV. Higgins’s b. f. .Toy Bird. 3yrs (M. McDonald) 3 (Winner trained bv R. S. Bagby, Woodville.)

Also started: 10 Capitulation; 11 Joyeuse, 13 Killaddie, 5 Kyla, 9 Panait. I Paddon, 8 Ruby Red, 9 Sash am, 7 Tannadice, 12 Wanderlust. Bank Draft, Kyla. and Joy Bird began well and led tc the turn, where Kyla drop'aod. oai. Jay Birst into

the straight from Bank Draft, Tannadice, Anklet and Panart. In a good finish Bank Draft won by half a length, while Anklet got up in the last stride to beat Joy Bird by a nose. Panart was a close fourth, and then camo Wanderlust, Tannadice and Kyla. Time, Imin. 1G 3-sscc.

TARARUA WELTER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and 110 yards.

9 Mr. E. P. Christensen’s b. g. Opa, by Hallowmass—Oka, syrs., 8.1 (N. Trillo) 1 8 Air. E. AV. Collins’s eh. g. Newbury King, 5, yrs., 8.9 (F. Waddell) 2 5 Mr. H. MoManaway’s b. g. Kilburn, syrs., 8.1 (M. McDonald) 1 (Winner trained bv H. Connop, Woodville.)

Also started-. 12 Sanctuary. 9.t; 1 Novar. 9.3; 11 Salamis, 8.11; 4 Polar, 8.4; 7 Ardfinnan, 8.2; 6 Copper Nob, 8.2; 3 Kilorum, 8.2; 10 Asleep, 8.1; 2 Mangatoetoe, 7.12; 15 Swift, 7.11: 11 Sir Moment, 7.11; 16 Blood Red, 7.11; 13 Monday, 7.11.

Ardfinnan and Novar led out of the straight, and were joined by Mangatoe. toe before reaching the back stretch. Down the back Ardfinnan led with Alangatoetoe, from Polar, Salamis, -Asleep, and Novar. On the home turn Ardfinnan, Pola, and Mangatoetoe were abreast from Asleep, Sanctuary, and Novar. Polar, Ardfinnan, and Alangatoetoe came into the straight in line. Then Opa swept up from the rear with a brilliant run. and going on, won by a length from Newbury King, with Kilburn half a length off, both having come from well back. Polar was another length away, followed by Novar. Kilorum, and Alangatoetoe. Time, Imin. 48 3-ssec.

MANAWATU CUP, of 1<K)0 sovs., second 200 sovs., and third horse 190 sovs. from the stake. Ono mile and a half.

3 Air. K. A. McKenzie’s br. nt. Clarinda, bv Kilbroney—Black Ada, 4yrs., 7.1' (H. Burns) 1 2 Air. T. A. Duncan’s b. m. Enthusiasm, by. Panmure—Afartia, 6yrs„ 8.11 (D. Cotton) 2 1 Air. J. Bull's b. g. Ngata, by Alaniapoto—Daisy Paul, aged, 8.11 (B. 11. Morris) 3 (AViuner trained by T. Lloyd, AVood- ( ville.) Also started: 7 Merry Day, 9.0; 0 Tanadees, 8.11; 10 Tresham, 8.8; 9 AVaetea, 8.5, carried 8.6; 5 Kilfaire, 8.1; 12 Scotch Mixture, 7.13; 4 Kalakaua, 7.5; 11 Agitato, 7.5; 8 Olympic, 7.2; 13 Aren Salute, 7.0; 14 Birthmark, 7st. Agitato took the lead from Olympic, Ngata, Kilfaire, Tresham, Tanadees, and Clarinda. Agitato ran off the course coming into the straight, where the leaders were • Olympic, Ngata, Kili'aire, Tresham, and Clarinda. Out cf the straight Agitato was again in the lead from Olympic, Ngata, and Scotch Mixture. Down the back Ngata went to the front from Olympic, Waetea, Enthusiasm. Kilfaire, Tresham, and Tanadees. AVaetea joined Ngata at the fourfurlong post, and as they rounded the bend and into the straight Waetea had the advantage of Ngata, with Enthusiasm and Kilfaire close up. qinthusiasm hit the front at the distance, where Clarinda challenged. In a great race, to the judge Clarinda won by a head from Enthusiasm, with Ngata half a length away. AVaetea was fourth a length behind Ngata, with Aferry Day, Olympic, Kalakaua, and Kilfaire close up, then Tresham and Tanadees. Time, 2min. 35 l-ssec. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 2 Mr. V. Riddiford’s br. f. Note, by Papsr Money—Elaine, 8.4. (B. H. Morris) 1 3 Mr. AV. Higgins’s b. c. Kilperon. 8.1 (D. Cotton) 2 8 Air. A. Al. Campbell’s br. f. Henna, 7.2 (T. Green) 3 (Winner trained by S. J. Reid, Trentham.) Also started: 1 Bank Note, 8.9: 5 Limerick, 7.5; 9 Hodren, 7.5; 4 A r olplane, 7.5; 6 Only Fair, 7.5, and Hypatia, 7.2, bracketed; 7 Loveband, 7.2. Bank Note was soon in front from Kilperon and Note, with the rest strung out. Kilperon led Bank Note into the straight, but Note challenged at the distance and won by a length from Kilperon, who beat Henna by four lengths. Bank Note was close to Henna with Volplane and Only Fair next. Time, Imin. 2 4-ssec. GILLIES HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Aft. AV. At. Higginson’s b. f. Sleet, by Kilbroney—Snowlike, 3yrs., 8.9 (R. J. Mackie) 1 1 Air. G. W. Hyde’s b. m. Pinon, 4yrs„ 8.1 (C. Butler) 2 5 Air. V. Riddiford’s b. g. Nadarino, 3yrs., 8.6 (B. H. Morris) 3 (Winner trained by F. Higgott, Otaki.) Also started: 3 Polyphemus, 9.0; 16 Tempean, 8.5; 7 Standard. 8.4; 9 Blonde, SO- 2 Nine of Spades, 8.0; 6 Lin Arlington. 7.13; 17 Bon Alarch, 7.11; 10 Road Hog, 7.11; 11 Bright Knight, 7.11; 8 Adavale, 7.11; 15 The Tank, 7.8; 13 Constellation, 7.8; 18 Waioeka Jack, 7.7; 14 Girriebillie, 7.6; 21 Rangimoana, 7.4; 12 The Bolter, 7.2; 19 Mountain Jean, 7.0; 20 Morning Gift, 7.0; 22 Star Chamber, 7.0. Pinon, Nadarino, and The Bolter got out best, and in' the first furlong was joined bv Sleet. Tile Bolter, Pinon, and Sleet led round the turn from Nadarino. Pinon was first to lead for home and was challenged by Sleet and Nadarino. Sleet got up to beat Pinon by a head, with Nadarino three-quarters of a length away. ’Die Bolter was close up followed by Road Hog, The Tank, Constellation, Adavale, Nine of Spades, and Lin Arlington. Time, Imin. 14 3-ssec. FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Mr. V. Riddiford’s b. h. Grand Knight, by Grand Parade—Jeunessc, syrs., 8.10 .... (B. IT. Morris) 1 10 Air. 7. D. Ormond's b. f. Shirley, 3yrs„ 7.8 (C. Butler) 2 1 Mr. C. I-’. Vallanco’s br. g. Peneus, Gyrs., 9.3 (R. J. Mackie) 3 (TVinncr trained by S. J. Reid, Trentham.) Also started: 3 Orchid, 8.13; 7 Good Sport, 8.5; 6 Economist, 8.3; 4 Ilka, 8.2; 8 Master O’Dourke, 7.12; 9 Licinius, 7.11; 14 Lady Fingers, 7.9; 2 Piquant, 7.8, coupled with Grand Knight; 12 Alegalo, 7.8; 11 Heisler, 7.5; 5 King Pot, 7.3; 13 Beaumont, 7.0; 15 Miss Egypt, 7*o. Heisler, Shirley, and Ilka showed out first from Peneus and Licinius. Grand Knight last. The first-named three were still leading on the turn from Orchid, Peneus, Beaumont, and Licinius. Shirley led into the straight from Heisler. Orchid, Peneus, Ilka, Beaumont, and Licinius. Shirley was in charge at the distance from Peneus, Grand Knight, and Licinius. Grand Knight gradually drew up and won by half a length from Shirley, who was three lengths in front of Peneus. with Licinius right up. Then came Aliss Egypt and Economist on terms, and Beaumont next. Time, Imin. 13seo. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile and 110 yards.

5 Mr. W. Smart’s br. in. Modern, by King Soult—Velour, 4yrs„ 7.5 (S. Wilson) 1 3 Mr. Ebb Simpson’s br. tn. Degage, •tyrs., 9.0 (R. S. Bagby) 2 G Mr. S. Tapp's ch. g. Bright Day, 6yrs., 8.5 (R- J. Mackie) 3 (Winner trained by J. Ayres, Trcntham.)

Also started: 7 While Comet, 9.1; 10 Quest, 8.12; 1 Martulla, S.t; 2 Rouex, 8.0; t Ring Potoa, 7.12; 11 Bumptious. 7.8; 9 Zaragoza, 7.3: 8 Fillotto, 7.2: 13 Westbroke. 7.0; 12 Zero Hour. 7.0. and Stream, 7.0., coupled; If March On, 7.0. Martulla, Ring Potoa, Westbroke, ami Modern got out well, but Martulla soon v.ent back to last. In the back stretch Modern, Ring Potoa, White Comet, Rouex, and Fillette were the leaders, and Modern led for the straight from White Comet, Ring Potoa, Rouex. and Fillette. At the distance Modern was well clear and went on to win bv two lengths from Degage, who beef " ’■■At Dav for second by half a length 'W tulla was a close fourth, will "-’liilo Comet, Rouex, Ring Potoa, and Fillette handy. (Kime, Imin. 4AI-5600.

FIELDS FOR TO-DAY

Palmerston North, December 27. The following are the acceptances for to-day’s racing:—

KELVIN HAOK HANDICAP. of 200 sovs. One mile and 110 yards.

Licinius is well treated, dropped 11b. for fourth, while Orchid (Sth) is raised 21b. Shirley’s 91b. extra should bring her back to Licinius and Orchid.

AUCKLAND MEETING

RAPINE WINS THE CUP NORTHERN STAKES TO LYSANDER LADY RIDICULE’S CHRISTMAS HANDICAP By Telegraph.—Press Association Auckland, December 26. The Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting opened to-day in beautiful weather. There was a very large crowd, and the track was in good order. Excellent racing was witnessed. The totalisator handled £145,969 10s., compared with £115,339 for. the corresponding day of last year. Results: — QUEEN’S PLATE, of GOO sovs. Special weights. One mile. 1 Star Stranger (R. Rccd) 1 8 Horoniea - 6 Mosaic 3 Also started: 21 Chairman, 19 Hangawera, 3 Pegaway, 10 Quincoma, 16 Royal Form, 4 Shining Armour, 13 Archeno, 17 Miss Vera, 9 Diogenes, 20 Luxurious, 5 Mask, 11 Mint Leaf, 2 Nippy, I'l Penman, 7 Ripon Abbey, 15 Wiltshire, 18 Danae, 12 Nucleus. Penman led into the straight, where Star Stranger came through to win by two lengths and a half from Horomea, the third horse being a neck further awav. Nucleus and Pegaway fell. Time, Imin. 39 4-ssec.

GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, of 1500 sovs. Special weights. Six furlongs. 2 Lvsander (L. Morris) 1 3 Royal Tea 2 4 Jov King 3 Also started: 1 Commendation, 5 Ngawati, ■ G King Emerald. Won bv a length, two lengths and a half between second and third. Time Imin. 14 3-ssec. Commendation played up at ' the barrier, and got left. AUCKLAND CUP, of 3000 sovs. Two miles. 3 Rapine, 9.8 (R. Reed) 1 1. Count Cavour, 8.13 2 G Tc Monanui, 8.7 3 9 Musketoon, 9.2 4 2 The Banker, 9.2 0 8 Muraahi, 8.5 0 12 Poloiiett, 7.12 0 7 Spoony, 7.3 0 4 Star Ranger, 7.3 0 5 Haze, 7.3 0 10 Boomerdav, 7.0 0 11 Desert Glow, 7.0 0 10 Gala Dav, 7.0 0 13 Kameliameha, 7.0 0 7 Steel Bar, 7.0 0 Gala Dav led for most of the journey, with Spoonv and Desert Glow handy. Rapine was in a good position throughout. At the distance Rapine came through, Count Cavour challenging strongly, and in a great finish Rapine won by a short head, the third horse being two lengths further away- Time, Grain. 26 J-ssec-

GRAFTON HURDLES, of 600 sovs. Two miles. 1 King’s Guard, 9.8 ... (Holland) 1 1 Crown Coin, 9.1 2 6 Black Cruiser, 9.0 3 Also started: 9 Lucullent, 11.1; 8 Passin’ Through, 10.11; 2 Amans, 10.5; 5 Peter Rufus, 10.5; Merry Singer, 10.8; 10 Peter 3 Aliss Alelva, 10.1; 12 Tinokaha, 10.0; 7 Pendennis, 9.1; 13 Bright Light, 9.0; 14 Pepin, 9.0; It Ardath, 9.0; 11 Colonel Abbey, 9.0. Pendennis led till approaching the straight, where King’s Guard took charge and won by a length from Crown Coin, with Black Cruiser a neck further away third. Time, 3min. 47scc. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Six furlongs. First Division. 4 Reremoana, 9.7 (L. Morris) 1 12 Cawnpore, 7.0 2 5 Alerry Damon, 7.3 3 Also started: 3 Glentruin, 9.7; 2 Tukia, 8.7; 7 Broadwood, 7.11; 10 Siaosi, 7.10; 1 Mimetic, 7.9; 6 Automnc, 7.3; 9 Dan Quin, 7.3; 8 Sun Up, 7.1; 13 Archeen, 7.0; 11 Ballymoy 11, 7.0; 14 Air Queen, 7.0. After Tuki and Ballymoy leading to the straight, Reremoana came through to win by three-quarters of a length from Cawnpore, with Alerry Damon the same distance further away third. Time, Imin. 13 3-ssec. Second Division. G Lady Cavendish, 7.10 ... (Kecsiug) 1 8 Civility, 7.13 2 3 Fiuelli, 8.5 + 7 Nincompoop, 7.2 + fDead heat. Also started: 1 King Alcrv, 8.8; 2 York Abbey, 8.4; 9 Pelham, 7.12; 4 Gold Acre," 7.11; 8 King Lu, 7.3; 5 Oration, 7.3; 11 Exactly, 7.0; 10 Alaster Doon, 7.12; Appellant, 7.0. From the bat tier King Merv took charge, but Lady Cavendish soon rushed to the front, and went on to win by two lengths from Civility, with Finelli and Nincompoop a dead-beat for third. Time, Imin. 14sec. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 550 sovs. Five furlongs. . 1 Limited, 8.10 (AlcCarten) 1 10 True Blood, 7.0 2 6 Decoy Bird, 7.2 3 Also started: 2 Tea Bell, 8.6; 9 Clarus, 8.6; 4 Helen, 8.1; 5 Kiosk, 8.1; 3 Seatown, 7.13; § Capella Abbey, 7.2; 12 Chamour, 7.13; Bainagar, 7.11; Marchaway, 7.0; 7 Saucy Lass, 7.0. Limited led throughout, and won by half a length, the third horse being a length further away. Time, Imin. 1 3-ssec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 650 sovs. One mile. 1. Lady Ridicule, 9.1 (Ryan) 1. 22 Charlady, 7.0 2 21 Princess Ronnie, 7.0 3 Also started: 14 Surveyor, 9.8; 3 Glenross, 8.7; 5 The Lamb, 8.7; 10 Town Bank, 8.6; 20 Royal Present, 8.4; 2 The Thorn, 8.3; 13 Arch Arnie, 7.12; 15 Gold Jacket, 7.9; 8 Alfort, 7.7; 4 Beacon Light, 7.7; 7 Transformer, 7.7; 12 Queen Arch, 7.7; 11 Mount Alarta, 7.3; 9 Centrepiece, 7.2; 17 Barometer, 7.0; 18 Tactician, 7.0; 23 Queen Emerald, 7.0; 16 Aberfeldy, 7.0; 19 Attractive, 7.0; 6 Ring the Bell, 7.0. Ring the Bell led to the straight from Glenross, The Lamb, Lady Ridicule, and The Thorn. From the distance Lady Ridicule came through to win by a length and a half from Charlady, with Princess Ronnie a neck further away third. Time, Imin. 39 3-ssec. WEIGHTS FOR SECOND DAY Following are the weights for to-mor-row’s racing;— FERGUSSON HANDICAP, of SCO sovs. One mile and a quarter.

TARANAKI

INCOME WINS PRINCIPAL EVENT By Telegraph.—Press Association. New Plymouth, December 27. The Taranaki Jockey Club’s Christmas meeting opened to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance, and the going was good. The totalisator handled £30,564 10s., an increase of £1338 10s. on the same day last year. Results:—' HUATOKI PLATE, of 150 sovs. Weight-for-age. Seven furlongs. 10 Lady Anstruther (Flower) 1 12 Monaghan — ’••••■ 2 5 Sovena 3 Also started: 11 Fire Brigade, 14 Ratapiko, 2 Scot, 16 Day Lark, 8 Te Karerc, 7 Elysianor, 9 Anchor, 1 Royal Mint, 4 Aiopeta, 6 Anolo, 15 Flving Shot, 3 Duetto, 13 Bent. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin. 29 l-ssec. BOROUGH JUVENILE. HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs. 11 Orcades, 7.0 (T. Bound) 1 5 Atone, 7.0 2 4 Whenanui 3 Also started: 1 Bisox, 9.6; 2 Merle, 8.7; 6 Nastori, 7.13; 10 Apathy, 7.10; 8 Partaga, 7.10; 7 Paul Lucerne, 7.10; 3 Toapaiti, 7.8 and 9 Fort Alice, 7.2. Won by a head. Time, Imin. 3sec. RAHOTU HURDLES, of 175 sovs. One mile and a half and 100 yards. 1 San .Fera, 9.5 (Conway) 1 2 Peter Rosa, 10.1 2 3 Some Fashion, 9.6 3 Also started: 5 Gold Peak, 10.6; 9 Rafa, 10.4; 12 White Ranger, 9.12; 4 Mountain Bell, 9.11; 7 Sansalino, 9.9; 5 Lord Thurnham, 9.3; 8 Roman, 9.11; 11 Husker, 9.0; 10 Interest, 9.0. Sansi'lino fell. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min. 51 l-sscc. STEWARDS’ HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Benzora, 7.7 (G. A. Dombroski) 1 5 Sunny Vale, 7.12 2 4 Athenry, 7.9 3 Also started: 7 Willow Wai, 8.6; 2 Lucemal, 8.0; 6 Grand Lupin, 8.0; 3 Gold Collector, 7.8; 9 Master Lucerne, 7.7; 11 Robnrite, 7.G; 10 Mountain Ore, 7.2; 8 Blue Skv, 7.0; 12 Bloey, 7.0. Won by a neck. Time, Imin. 15sec. MiRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 1 Income, 9.8 ... (N. F. Johnson) 1 3 Bay Dighton, 7.0 2 4 Crossfire, 7.9 3 Also started: 2 Whetunui, 7.11; 7 Kai’eao, 7.9; ■ Troilus, 7.0; Ora’s Delight, 7.0. Won by half a length. Time, 2 min. 10 2-ssec. LEPPERTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3No Response, 9.8 (N. F. Johnson) 1 8 Empire Camp, 9.0 2 4 Santa Fe, 9.7 3 Also started: 1 Vaward, 10.5; 9 Turn, 9.8; 5 Daddy’s Girl, 9.7; 2 Green Bonnet, 9.6; 6 Ben Nevis, 9.5; 11 Gold Rangi, 9.4; 7 Queen Comet, 9.0; 13 Just John, 9.0; 14 Spy, 9.0; 15 Black Atrow ; , .0, 10 Puawhato, 9.0; 12 Frizzier. 9.0 Won by a length. Time, Imin. 29 3-sscc. TIKORANGI HACK STAKES, of 150 sovs. Five furlongs. Weight 8.0. 4 Eh Timi (T. Monkley) 1 2 Quillfire 2 1 Argue 3 Also started: 5 Lord Loppy, 13 Erin’s King, 3 Lively Fire, 11 Princess Fran, 6 Kiwini, 8 Popular Win, 12 Tip Tree. 10 Toy Box, 9 Roburant, 7 Insurance, Won by a length and a half. Time, Imin. 2 2-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Papaponga, 7.3 (J. Gray) 1 4 Yoma, 8.5 2 1 Shuteye, 7.5 3 Also started: 3 Gaillard, 8.12; 6 Snatcher, 7.13; 5 Bonogue, 7.5; 7 Rehutai, 7.2; 8 Velociform, 7.0. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin. 14sec. TO-DAY’S ACCEPTANCES By Telegraph.—Press Association. New Plymouth, December 28. Following are the acceptances for today

WAIPUKURAU

BLUE JAY WINS CHIEF EVENT By Telegraph.—Press Association. Napier, December 26. The Waipukurau Jockey Club’s summer meeting was held to-day in fine weather. I'here was a large attendance of the public, and the track, as a result of the long spell of dry weather, was very hard. The totalisator investments totalled £14,940, compared with £10,857 last year—an increase of £4083. Results:— MAIDEN RACE of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. Weight for age. 2 Othon (T. S. Fanning) I 10 Vive 2 5 Maungaronga 3 Also started: 7 Eventide, 4 Perle de Leon, 5 Sandy McGregor, 8 Raca, 13 Evensong, 12 Hohere, 14 Sartoma, 11 Mystum, 1 Red Autumn and Plain Sailing, 9 Walkina. Won by a neck, two lengths between second and third. Time Imin. 6 2-5 sec. NURSERY HANDICAP of 125 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Inner Harbour, 8.5 (A. Dixon) 1 2 Sweet Chimes, 7.7 2 3 , Onyx, 7.8 3 The only starters. Won by three lengths, eight lengths between second and third. Time Imin. 4 2-ssec. AMALGAMATION HANDICAP of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 2 Blue Jay, 8.1 (F. McHugh) 1 1 Chaplin, 9.0 2 5 Lady Joyce, 8.0 3 Also started: 4 Killoch, 8.0; 6 Suspicion, 7.5; 3 Cristina, 7.0. Won by a long neck, a length and a-half between second and third. Time 2min. 8 2-ssec. TAHORA HACK HANDICAP erf 125 sovs. Five furlongs. 3 Minstrel Boy, 9.0 ... (J. HockleyJ 1 1 Jeannette, 8.6 2 2 Merry Imp, 8.11 3 Also started: 7 Cherry Pie, 8.6; 6 Coot, 8.5; 4 Hiwinui, 8.5; 5 Logic, 7.7; 8 Rpgal Star, 7.7; 10 Hakuwai, ,7.7; 9 Maungaronga, 7.7. Won by a head, a length, between second and third. Time Imin. 1 3-5 sec. PORANGAHAU HACK HANDICAP of 125 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Tongatotoa, 8.6 ... (R. Monkley) 1 2 Mountain Top, 9.0 < 2 4 Merry Wanderer, 7.5 3 Also started: 3 The Strand, 8.3; 6 Imperial Queen, 7.5; 5 The Lodge, 7.5. Won by a length and a-half, two lengths between second and third. Time Imin. 29scc. BRAEBURN WELTER HANDICAP of 150 sovs. Once round. 1 Blue Star, 11.4 (H. McPherson) t 2 Wilmoreana, 10.7 (T.. W. Green) t 3 Revel, 11.6 3 tDead heat. Also started: 6 Mosthenes, 10.13; 5 Irish Melodv, 10.12; 6 Sarpedon, 10.7; 4 Haumarire, 10.7; 7 Sandy McGregor, 10.7. Third horse a length and a-hali away. Time 2min. 2 4-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Chaplin, 9.0 (R. Orange) 1 4 Lady Joyce, 8.3 2 3 Tongatotoa, 7.0 —• . 3 Also started: 1 Malatour, 8.7; 5 Dissertation, 8.4. Won by a length, a length and ahalf between second and third. Time Imin. 15 4-ssec. LAKE HACK HANDICAP of 125 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Wristlet, 8.5 (Dunn) I 3 Jeannette, 8.8 ——2 4 Butter Scotch, 8.5 3 Also started: 1 Serenade, 8.9; 5 Merekara, 8.4. Won by a length and a-lialf, a length between second and third. Time Imin. 13 2-ssec.

DUNEDIN MEETING

LISTENING POST WINS OTAGO HANDICAP FEDERAL HANDICAP TO VOLANT Br Telegraph.—PeEss Association. Dunedin, December 26. _ The summer meeting of the Dunedin Jockey Club opened in fine but windy weather to-day, and before one of the largest attendances seen on the course. The going was in good order. The totalisator handled £35,182, compared with £29,393 10s. for the first day last year. Results: SUMMER HURDLES HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile and threequarters. 4 Projector, 10.4 (A. J. Peart) 1 6 Adjutor, 11.4 2 1 Lady Gay, 10.0 .. 3 Also started: 2 Frenchman, 11.4; 5 Kaikahu, 10.8; 3 Whamcliffe, 9.4; 7 Vice-Grand, 9.0; 8 April Showers, 9.0. Projector was in front practically all the way, and staying on. well . won easily bv three lengths from Adjutor, who beat the favourite by fully eight lengths. April Showers, Vice Grand, and Kaikahu fell. Time, 3min. 2Lsec. SALISBURY HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile. 4 Enare, 8.8 (Emerson) 1 3 Apache, 8.10 2 2 All Style, 8.3 3 Also started: 1 First Acre,. 9.2; 6 Coch-y-Boadhu, 8.12; 5 Full Swing, 8.4; 7 Sarty, 7.9; 9 Bonny Lake, 7.8; 8 Prompter, 7.8; 10 Roman Archer, 7.7. Enare, First Acre, Apache, and Sarty were leading the division most of the way, and in the run home Enare won by” two lengths, with a neck between second and third. Bonnie Lake was fourth. Time, Imin. 41 2-ssec. DUNEDIN HANDICAP, of 350 sovs, For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 1 Pink Terrace, 8.10 ... (Emerson) 1 3 Good as Gold, 8.5 ...i 2 2 Countersign, 9.2 ... 3 Also started: 4 Real Glad, > 8.12; 5 High Gear, 8.0; 7 Wingatui, 7.5; 6 Dismantle, 7.5. Good as Gold led into the straight, but in the run to the post Pink Terrace came along to win easily by three lengths, with a length between second and third. High Gear was fourth. Time, Imin. 3 l-sscc. OTAGO HANDICAP, of 750 sovs. One mile and, a quarter. 1 Listening Post, 9.8 ... (Emerson) 1 8 Mountain Lion, 8.3 2 2 Overdrawn, 7st 3 Also started: 7 Los Ambus, 8.5; 2 Ravenna, 8.0 (bracketed with Overdrawn) ; 3 Footfall, 8.2; 6 Happy Days, 8.1; 4 Tarleton, 8.0; 5 Retrospect, 7.0. Mountain Lion soon took charge and made most of the running from Footfall, Los Ambus, Ravenna, and Listening Post. In the run home Listening Post finished determinedly, and won by a short half-length, with half a length between second and third. Footfall was a length away fourth. Time, 2min. 7 4-ssec.

TRIAL STAKES, of 250 sovs. Seven

■'furlongs., 7 Whitirangi, 8.6 (A. Lloyd) 1 3 Kapuna, 8.6 2 11 Courtly Rose, 8.1 ■■■■ « Also started: 8 Gay Raiment, 8.6; 4 Gay Jim,-. 8.6; 6 Moratorium, 8.6; 5 King Cup, 8.6; 10 Wise Councillor, 8.6; 9 Arrowmie, 8.2; 2 Haphazard, 8.2; 1 Sparkliglit, 7.11. Kapuna, . Whitirangi, and Arrowmie led into the straight, and in a good finish Whitirangi won by a short length, with a neck separating second and third. King Cup was next. Time, Imin. 30 3-ssec.

FEDERAL HANDICAP, 'of -100 sovs

Six furlongs. 10 Volant, 7.5 (J. Cantrick) 1 1 Set Sail, 8.0 2

11 Lava, 7.0 ••••••. a Also started: 6 Roscday, 9.9; 2 Miss Minerva, 8.5; 12 Mantua, 8.4; 9 Moorland, 8.1; 8 Dancing Davs, 8.0; 5 Eaton Bells, 7.12; 7 Geranial, 7110; 3 Circulation, 7.7; 4 Apple Dighton, 7.5; 13 Fulmar, 7.0. Moorland and Dancing Days led out from Lava and Set Sail. Set Sail lea into .the straight, but in the run home Volant came on the outside to win by half a length, with a length and a half separating second and third. Circulation was fourth. Time, lmin. 14 2-ssec.

BURNSIDE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs.

Six furlongs. 4 Corn Rigs, 9.0 (Voight) 1 2 Serdtina, 8.12 2 9 Overhaul, 8.3 3 Also started: 1 John Bradbury, 9.4; 8 Rob, 9.3; 13 Tione, 9.2; 6 Gold Brick, 9.1; 5 Moutoa Lady, 8.9; 10 Paris, 8.5; 3 Jack O’Lantern, 8.4; 11 Tholomon, 8.0; 12 Pink Note, 8.0; 7 Quickform, 8.0.

' Com Monev, Serotina, Paris, Overhaul, and Quickform soon established themselves in the lead. Serotina led into the straight, but Corn Money came strongly to win by a short length, with two lengths between second and third. Tholomon was fourth. Time, lmin. 16 3-ssec.

OTOKIA WELTER HANDICAP, of 300

sovs. One mile. 2 Bloom, 8.0 (Beale) 1 5 The Cheat, 8.3 2

6 Ferino, 8.6 3 Also started: 3 Sunny Loch, 9.12; 1 Starmist, 9.0; 8 Bright Mark, 8.11; 7 Dazzling Light, 8.8; 4 Cornflower, .8.7; 9 Brown Lady, 8.1. Bloom took charge at the top of the straight, and won by nearly a length, with The Cheat a neck in front of Ferino. Sunny Loch was a neck away fourth. Time, lmin. 42 2-ssec.

TO-DAY’S ACCEPTANCES By Telegraph.—Paßsa Association.

LAVA AND THE CHEAT ' CHANGE HANDS

Br TBlkgbaph.-PuEss Association Dunedin, December 26.

At a sale of Mr. McCombe’s horses none of those offered found a buyer by auction, but later Lava and The Cheat changed hands by private treaty.

WESTLAND

CUP WON BY WILL OAKLAND

By Telegraph. —Phess Association.

Hokitika, December 26.

The Westland Racing Club’s summer meeting opened to-day in fine weather, after a wet day yesterday. The course was in good order and the attendance fair. Rain fell after the sixth race. The totalisator handled £B5OB, as against £10,81.0 for the first day of last year. Results: —

PROVINCIAL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Pickaninny, 8.8 * Barleyconi, 7.5 2 Hallownoon, 8.4 Also started: Hiero, 7.12; Probate, 7.11; Saxette, 7.2; Cashbox, 7.6 Won by a long head, a length between second and third, lime, Imm. 18scc.

TUNNEL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.

Seven furlongs. Equerry, 8.7 1 Caliburn, 8.12 - Bonnie Gold, 9.5 ••••• «> Also started: Grey Lass, 8.4. Won easily by one and a half lengths, four lengths’ between second and third. Time, lmin. 31 2-ssec.

TASMAN HANDICAP HURDLES, of 120 sovs. One mile and threequarters. Uncle Dave, 9.10 1 Cashman, 10.4 2 Tenterfield, 10.5 2 Also . started: Caverock, 10.2; Ellah, 9.2. Won by two lengths, five lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 52 l-ssec.

WESTLAND CUP HANDICAP, of 250

sovs. One mile. Will Oakland, 8.10 1 Para, 8.8 - Viewpoint, 8.8 2 Also started: Clareina, 9.3; Fresco, 8.11; Prosperity, 8.8; Prince Ferouz, 8.4; Jubilant, 8.2; Prince Charleroi, 7.8. ' , Won by a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 45sec.

CHRIST NIAS HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Five furlongs and a half. Some Abbey, 8.3 1 Rene Mavis, 7.13 2 Flying Master, 8.7 3 Also started: Big Push, 8.10; Deep Drive, 8.6; Gay and Good, 7.2; Bonny Clan, 7.5. Won by a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 11 2-ssec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 130

sovs. Seven furlongs. Booster, 8.9 1 Cairn, 8.4 2 Oriflamb, 8.2 3 Also started: Hiero, 8.13; Nortli Inch, 8.11; Blazes, 8.9; Mauna, 8.7; Mountain Air, 8.0. Won bv one length and a half, a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 32 l-ssec.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Marble Bar, 8.6 1 Barleycorn, 7.6 2 Probate, 7.11 3 The only starters. Won by three lengths, a nose between second and third. Time, lmin. 27sec.

GOLDFIELDS HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six i furlongs. Caliburn. 8.2 1 Lord Leslie, 9,0 2 Goosestep, 9.5 3 The only starters. Won by half a length. Time, lmin. 31 3-ssec.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA

SUMMER CUP AT RANDWICK (Rees. December 28, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, December 26. The weather for the holiday was fine. Fifty thousand people were present at the Randwick races. Principal results: DECEMBER STAKES, of 15 sovs. each; with 2000 sovs. added. For two-year-olds. Special weights. Five furlongs. Mr. S. W. Phillips’s gr. f., by Chrysolaus—Lady Rylstone, 8.5 1 Mr. E. E. D. Clarke’s br. f. Troisieme, by The Welkin—Teppo, 8.5 2 Mr. E. B. Mackellar’s ch. c. Bunkum, by Humbug—Ballet Queen, 8.10 3 Thirteen started. Won by a length and a half. Time, lmin. 2fsec.

SUMMER CUP, of 15 sovs. each, with 2500 sovs. added. One mile and 5 furlongs. Mr. F. Langford’s b. h. Dainty Davie, by Don Reynolds—The Knot, 4yrs., 6.13 1 Mr. E. J. Watt’s br. h. Player, by Comedy King—Palena, dvrs., 6.13 2 Mr. J. Baron’s b. g. Prince Minnibah, by Prince Foote—Australian Flower, 6yrs., 8.0 3 Fifteen started. Won easily by five lengths. Time, 2min. 44’fsec. —Press Assn.

V.A.T.C. MEETING Melbourne, December 2(5. The weather was fine for the Caulfield races. Principal results: MALVERN HANDICAP, of 750 sovs. Seven furlongs Mr. A. Cappell’s ch. g. Cadorus, by Etidorus—Caressetta, syrs 1 Mr. C. B. Kellow’s b. c. Metellus, by Valais—Averse, 4yrs 2 Mr. N. Isaac’s ch. g. Patro, by Patrobus—Wolcen, 4yrs. _ 3 Eight started. In a great finish Cadorus won by half a head. Time, lmin. 26Jsec. HOPETOUN CUP, of 1300 sovs. One mile and' three furlongs. Mr. E. J. O’Dwyer’s ch. g. Warwickshire, by Kenilworth—Lady Agale, 6yrs 1 Mr. A. Claremont’s br. g. Spearage, by Spearhead—Advantage, 6yrs. 2

Mrs. R. Gabb’s b. h. Sironie, by Finland—War Talk, syrs 3 Ten started. Won by a head in a rattling finish. Time, 2miii. 19|sec.— Press Assn. RACING IN INDIA ORANGE WILLIAM WINS AGAIN. (Rec. December 28, 5.5 p.m.) Calcutta, December 26. The Viceroy’s Cup resulted: , Orange William 1 Aborigine 2 Dalkester „ 3 Won by a neck. Time, 3min. 5 2-ssec. —Reuter. [This makes Orange William’s third successive victory in the Viceroy’s Cup.] FEtTVBES. December 26, 28—Westland R.C. December 26, 28—Taranaki ,T.C. December 26, 28—Dunedin J.C. December 26, 28. 29— Manawatu R.C. December 26, 29. January 1. 2—Auckland R.C. December 31, January 1, 4—Greymi jth J.C. 1926— January I—Waikouaitl R.C. January I—Wyndham R.C. January 1, 2—Hawke's Bay J.C. January 1, 2—Stratford R.C. January 1, 2—Marton J.C. (at Feilding). January 1, 2—Wairarapa R.C. January 2, 4—Southland R.C. January 7, B—Reefton J. C. January 8, 9—Cromwell J.C. January 12, 13—Vincent J.C. January 14. 16—Thames J.C. (at Takapuna). January 16—Walrio J.C. January 16—Wellington Trotting Club. January 20, 22, 23—Wellington R.C. January 22, 23—Foxton R.C. January 23—Bay of Islands R.C. January 26, 28—Wairoa R.C. January 27, 28—Pahiatua R.C. January 29, 30—Takapuna J.C. TROTTING Trotting results will be found on Page 5. Spaldings’ Plugless, Seamless Tennis Ball is BRITISH—it is the ball demanded by competitors at Davis Cup championships since 1921. Sold throughout New Zealand.—Advt.

Killoch 5 0 Ardfinnau 7 4 Opa ...~ 8 8 Kilburn 7 4 Catcall 8 6 Maagatoetoe . 7 2 Newbury King 8 3 Panart 7 0 Road Hog 7 8 Purple Lilac . 7 0 TheTank 7 7 Ma tu 7 0 Black Mint .... 7 7 Ona looks Iikelv to run well again, as he scored vert' decisively. Catcall, Krlburn, and The Tank should all be proin inent. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP of 200 govs. One mile and a quarter. Highway 11 9 Rangisarto 9 2 Novar —10 8 Comedy Prince 9 0 Eon mark 10 1 The Emperor . 9 0 Santiago 9 13 Martianett-e .... 9 0 Kilorum 9 5 Axis 9 0 Crishna 9 3 A good horse lil <e Highway should not be troubled bv ' his weight. lionmark is an improved gelding likely to run well. HIGHDEN HACK HANDICAP, of 200 BOVS. Six furlongs. Sleet ? 6 Minotua 8 6 Bright Knight Joy Bird ......- 7 7 7 7 Mime 8 5 Pangolin ( 5 Bevis ••••»•— 8 8 Swift 7 0 Salamis • 8 8 Pinthjur .. 7 0 Blonde 7 12 Star Chamber 7 0 Lin Arlington 7 11 Minotus, on Riccarton form, should be prominent, and ous at Woodville. Mime was conspicuBright Kmnht was not too lucky on Saturday. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 7C0 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter. Enthusiasm .... 9 3 Kilfairc 7 9 Ngata 8 Merry Ray •••• 8 12 Imperial Spark Bright Day .... 7 8 7 5 Tanadecs 8 9 Katakana 7 0 Tresham .—. 8 8 Olympic, 7 0 Waetea 8 6 Bumptious ..... 7 0 Good Sport 8 4 Royal Diadem 7 0 Wh’te Comet . 7 13 • With the Cup race into him, Ngata mav turn the tables on Enthusiasm. Tresham may show up, and Bright Day will not lack support if started in this race. PALMERSTON NORTH STAKES, of 500 bovs.; w.f.a. Six furlongs. Tamatete 9 6 Ilka 8 9 Peneus 9 1 Standard 8 4 Motley 8 12 Pionant 8 «r Alyson Bank Noto 6 9 6 9 The top weights look too formidable fee the remainder. Peneus should not disgrace himself, and Motley is bound to run well forward. Tamatete stopped at the end of five furlongs at Fcilding. TERRACE HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. Kilbronsyth ..8 9 Copper Nob .... 7 9 Nine of Spades 8 0 Asleep 7 8 Polar 8 0 Constellation . 7 8 Blue Peter .... 8 0 Joyeuse 7 7 Anklet - 8 0 Capitulation . 7 7 The Tank ........ 713 Kyla 7 7 Manf?atoctoo . 7 9 Monday 7 7 Polar is Iikelv t< > be well supported to-day, and the three top-weights should all run well forward. The Tank and Mangatoetoc mav also run well. One of the most prominent at the end may be Constellation. HIMATANGI HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Ono mile and 110 yards. Degage 9 2 Hing Potoa — 7 11 Kilceit 8 13 Patuki 7 4 Scotch Mixture 8 6 Bright Day .... 8 5 Fillettp .... 7 0 Ben mu re 7 0 Agitato 8 1 Zero Hour 7 0 Rouex 7 13 Degage will receive support on her first dav’s form, and Kilceit was a winner at Woodville. Bright Day, Agitato, and Ring Potoa should all run well. The top weight is superior class, and Bright Day, if started here, should run an excellent race. AWAPUNI HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Six furlongs. Orchid _ 9 1 Heisler 7 3 Ilka 8 3 King Pot ...—. 7 2 Shirley 8 3 Beaumont - 7 0 Master O’Rorke 7 10 Miss Hupana . 7 0 Licmius 7 10 Misgovern ..... 7 0 TMuer .’.... 7 8 Hiss Egypt 7 0 Mcealo 7 7

Shining Killute 7 3 Armour 9 0 Rahepoto 7 3 Cureaform 9 0 Danae 7 0 Royal Form .. 8 9 Marble Mount 7 0 Pegaway 8 9 Mint Leaf —. 7 0 Mosaic 8 9 Ngatca . 8 6 Thursby 8 5 Frowning 7 0 Lapidary - - Nippy — 7 0 Bevis 8 5 Beauty 7 0 My Hobby ..— 8 5 Farmeen 7 0 Star Area .— 8 4 Rangitahi 7 0 Mask — 7 13 Bangawhera, . 7 0 Wenday 7 13 Delvsian 7 0 Kawini — 7 11 Master Noel . 7 0 Royal Famo . 7 It Snowsmock ... 7 0 Olosefire 711 Wiltshire 7 0 Miss Vera 7 11 Brushwood Boy 7 0 Kamehameha 7 11 Bright Dawn , 7 0 Dorinda ( 7 5 Holy mon d 7 0 Constellation . 7 3 Tintoretta 7 0 Curraghmore . Chairman 7 3 Everest - 7 3 7 0 PONSONBV HURDLES, of 600 bovb. mile and three-quarters. One Peter Maxwell 11 8 Black Cruiser 9 6 Lucullent 11 1 Pendennis 9 4 Askaxi King’s Guard 10 11 Kawa 9 2 10 10 Chirrup - 9 1 Passin’ Archibald 9 1 Through .... 10 7 Bright Light 9 0 Merry Singer 10 6 Pepin 9 0 Prince Rufus 10 3 Colonel Abbey 9 0 Miss Melva ... 9 11 Sea Comet 9 0 Crown Coin .. 9 11 Ardath ...,- 9 0 Tinokaha .—. Kendal — 9 10 Persian King 9 8 9 0 SUMMER OUP, of 1400 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter. Rcremoana ... 9 12 Sun Up 7 0 Count Cavour 9 9 Passionate ..... 7 0 The Banker .... 9 5 King’s Speech 7 0 Musketoon ...... 9 4 Nippy 7 0 Listening Post 9 2 Mount Marta . 7 0 Suggestion 9 i Tiega ■■ 7 0 Royal Divorce 9 1 Centrepiece .. 7 0 Surveyor 8 13 Barn Owl 7 0 Te Monanui .. 8 12 Air Queen —- 7 0 Deucalion 8 10 Lomint ......... 7 0 Ruapapa 8 7 Vexatious 7 0 Star Stranger 8 6 Orma 7 0 Po’onett 8 4 Vaward 7 0 Clarinda 7 12 Far North 7 0 Tresham 7 it Drawbridge ... 7 0 Town Bank ... 7 ii Ring the Bell 7 0 Glenroes 711 Steel Bar 7 0 Kilfane —. 7 10 The Thorn 7 0 Spoony 7 9 Tinopono ...... 7 0 Tarleton 7 9 Aherfeldy ...... 7 0 Gala Day 7 8 Matinee - 7 0 York Abbey .. 7 8 Sleepy Sol — 7 0 Fool’s Paradise 7 7 Glen Canny ... 7 0 Star Ranger .. 7 6 Charlady 7 0 Haze 7 6 Malaga 7 0 Kilfaire 7 5 Tresillian 7 0 Royal Present 7 4 Dubious .... 7 0 Mimetic 7 4 Gauntlet 7 0 Pelham 7 4 Sunshot 7 0 Rroadwood 7 4 Snowsmock .... 7 0 Siaosi 7 2 Attractive 7 0 Merrv Damon 7 2 Barometei7 0 Automr.e. 7 0 Bennaneo 7 0 Gold Jacket .. 7 0 Oreum 7 0 Kamehameha 7 0 Beacon Light 7 0 Desert Glow .. 7 0 Master Door. .. 7 0 Transformer . 7 0 Phoenix Park 7 0 Tall Timber .. 7 0 Appellant 7 0 Rivalry 7 0 The Thorn .... 7 0 CRITERION HANDICAP, of 600 sovs two-year-olds. Six furlongs. For Royal Tea 9 8 Sir Kay 7 5 Joy King 9 3 Thrcadneedle 7 0 Ngawati 8 13 Dimmer 7 0 Flying Juliet . 8 4 Capella Abbey 7 0 Tea Hell 8 4 Romney 7 0 Claras 8 3 Arch Arrow .... 7 0 Helen 7 13 Rainagar 0 Kiosk 7 13 Value 7 0 Seatown 7 12 Marchaway .... 7 0 Decoy Bird 7 8 Saucy Lass .... 7 0 True Blood ... Atarcria 7 7 Lady Desmond 7 5 7 0 ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 750 sovs. furlongs. Six Reromoana ..... 10 4 King Lu 7 4 Glentruin 9 3 Oration I 4 Lady Dan Quin 7 4 3 Cavendish .. 8 8 Nincompoop . 7 Hipo 8 6 Sun Up 7 1 Finelli 8 6 Prince Abbey 7 0 King Merv 8 5 Archccn 7 0 Tukia .... 8 4 Air Queen 7 0 Civility 8 3 Appellant i 0 York Abbey .. 8 1 Ballymc, II ■ 7 0 The Lamb 711 Black Cat ..... 7 0 Pelham 7 10 Lo Choucas .... 7 0 Gold Acre 7 8 Letter of Credit 7 0 Mimetic 7 8 GrcvGlittcss . 7 0 Cn.wnporc 7 7 Master Doon . I 0 Fool’s Paradiso 7 7 Miss Vera 7 0 Nancy Leo — 7 6 Quincoma — 7 0 Automna — 1 5 Qn i u.at4n.‘. < 7 0 J

PLUNKET WELTER HANDICAP, of 650 BOVS. Ono mile. Lady Ridicule 10 13 Mount Marta 7 9 Glenross «... 9 4 Peter Maxwell 7 8 Tlio Lamb 9 1 King Smock ...✓ 7 7 Spoony 9 1 Barometer .... 7 7 Gala Dav 9 0 Nippy ............. 7 7 Royal Present 8 10 Tactician 7 7 Joy Ride 8 7 Loyal Irish ... 7 7 Sun Up 8 6 Ural la 7 7 8 6 Matinee « « 7 7 Desert, Glow .. 8 6 Piton ...... 7 8 5 Coconut .« 7 7 Iloromea 8 4 Aberf.eldy 7 7 Gold Jacket .... 8 4 Drawbridge ..« 7 7 Transformer . 8 4 Gold Fern 7 7 Ring the Bell 8 3 Queen Emerald 7 / Charlady 8 2 W edding Tall Timber .. 8 0 March 7 7 Princess Ronnie 8 0 Pangataki 7 7 Al fort 7 13 Penman 7 7 Egyptian Haugawhera . 7 7 Flower ......... 7 12 Sir Archie 7 7 Snatcher 7 12 Kinp Cheops . 7 7 Jfc.-iic 7 12 Black Cruiser 7 7 Steel Bar 7 10 Attractive 7 7

FITZROY HACK HANDICAP, of 150 eovs. Seven furlongs. Lady Anstruther Scat A nolo Sovena Day Lark Anchor — 8 7 Takarere - 8 0 Bloey 7 UMit . 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 712 7 7 Aropeta .. ELECTRIC JUVENILE HANDICAP if 150 sovs. Fiv furlongs. Merle ..' 8 6 Paul Lucerne 7 5 Lady Flying Shot ... 7 5 Anstruthcr 8 5 Apathy 7 5 Gold Collector 7 12 Atone 7 4 Nastori 7 10 Toapaiti ..— 7 2 Partaga 7 5 SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. Glengariff 9 0 Master Lucerne 7 5 Quillfire 8 9 Gold Clip .— 7 5 8 9 Roburite 7 3 Benzora 8 5 Mountain Oro 7 0 Sunny Vale 8 3 Toapaiti 7 0 Willow Wai ... 8 3 Queen Comet . 7 0 LucVrnal 7 11 Blue Sky 7 0 Athcnry 7 10 Elysianor 7 0 T ARATA HACK HURDLES, of 175 SOVS. One mile and a half and 100 yards. Peter Rosa .... 10 7 Lord Thurnham 9 0 10 5 Interest .' «. 9 0 Gold Peak ...... 10 4 Ratapiko 9 0 Kareao 10 4 Frizzier 9 (1 Ba fa 10 1 Roaming 9 0 Some Fashion 9 8 NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP, of 250 eovs. One mile and 110 yards. 8 8 Vaward 7 0 Whetunui 7 10 Arch Opal 7 0 Crossfire 7 10 Ora’s Delight 7 0 Esthonia 7 5 Grand Lupin . 7 0 Bay Dighton . 7 3 Aropeta 7 0 URUTI WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. One mile and 110 yards. No Response . 9 4 Turn 8 5 9 0 Ben Nevis 8 2 Closcfite 8 10 Anchor 8 0 Santa Fc 8 8 Fire Brigade 8 0 Daddy's Girl . 8 6 Mountain Ore 7 0 INGLEWOOD HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. Lady Bentinek 8 9 Shuteye — 7 4 Pon ma ...... 8 5 Bonogne —. 7 3 Papnponga. 8 2 Rchutai v . 7 0 fl 2. WAREA HACK STAKES, of 150 sovs. Five furlongs. Eh Timl 9 0 Green Bonnet 8 0 9 0 Nastori ...... 8 0 Argue 9 0 Toy Bex 8 0 Willow Wai ... 9 0 Roburant 8 0 Li vol v Fire 9 0 Duetto ..... 8 0 c nnta Fo 9 0 Monaghan 8 0 Lord Lonnv ... 9 0 Insurance —_ 8 0 Princess Fsan 9 0 Starmadt 8 fl. KiwuU . wm— a a

• Following are the acceptances foi r today:— Dunedin. December 28. MILBURN HURDLE HANDICAP, ol E 250 bovs. One mile and. a half. Adjutor — 11 9 Avispado ......... ‘9 3 Projector 11 4 Vice-Grand ... 9 0 Kaikahu 10 7 Relic - 9 0 Wharncliffe ... 9 5 JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 275 bovs. Five furlongs. Countersign . 9 4 Front Rank .. 7 5 Good, as Gold . 8 11 Larkaway 7 5 Real Glad 8 10 Wingatui .— 7 0 High. Gear .... 8 2 Dismantle 7 0 Top Gear 7 9 FERNHILL HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 7 10 Apache 9 2 Saety Coch-y-Bondhu 8 12 Prompter 7 7 All Stylo 8 6 Roman Archer 7 7 Overhaul 8 0 ST. ANDREW’S HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Ono mile. 7 13 Mountain Lion 810 Mantua - Comic Sonff ... 8 2 Sunny Loch . 7 12 Footfall 8 1 Circulation 7 3 Happv Days .. 8 0 Starmist 7 2 Miss Minerva . 7 13 1 ■GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Six furlongs. 7 11 7 5 Roseday ~ .... Set Sail - 9 7 Eaton Bells ... 8 6 All British Volant 8 0 Apple Dighton 7 4 Moorland 7 13 Lava - 7 4 Dancing Days 7 12 ALLANTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile. Footfall 9 7 The Cheat 8 1 Happy Days .... Starmist — 9 6 Cornflower 8 0 8 7 Fexino 7 10 Bloom .............. 8 4 TATRO A HANDICAP, of 250 bovb. Six furlongs. Corn Money — 9 9 Bonnio Dake .. 8 4 Euare 9 6 Paris 8 2 Serotina -—.... 9 5 Courtley Rose 8 1 9 2 Martis 8 1 Gold Brick 9 0 Quickform .—. 8 0 Full Swing 8 10 Pink Noto - 8 0 Moutoa Lady . 8 7 Tholoman 8 0 Whitirangj ... 8 7 King Cup 8 0 Jack o’ Lantern 8 5 Moratorium ... 8 0 Jolly Glad 8 5 FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Seven Los Ambus ..... furlongs. 9 0 John Bradbury 7 7 Monoxide 8 2 Bright Mark . 7 4 . First Acre 7 11 Brown Lady .. 7 0 Corn Ries 7 9