AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 79, 29 December 1925, Page 8

AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES

Bi Telegraph.—Press Association

Auckland, December 28.

Followin'- are the acceptances for the second day of the Auckland Racing Club’s meeting:—

FERGUSSON HANDICAP, of 560 sovb. One

GREYMOUTH HANDICAPS Br Telzgfaph.—Press Association. Greymouth, December 28. The handicaps for the Greymouth Jockey Club’s midsummer meeting on Thursday are:— TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Prince Ferouz, Piccaninny, 9.1; Caliburn, Some Abbey, 8.10; Flying Master, Prince Charleroi, B.G; Barleycorn, 8.4; Cairn, 7.9; Gaslight, 7.7; Bonny Clan, South Inch, 7.0.

PA ROA HANDICAP, of 105 soys. Six furlongs and a half.—Lord Leslie, 9.4; Equerry, 9.2; Marble Bar, Hallownoon, 8.12; Caliburn, 8.10; Ferino, 8.5; John Dix, 8.4; Cornstalk, Kuia, 7.11; Probate, lliero, 7.9; Saxette, 7.7; Cash Box, 7.G. GREY VALLEY HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Ono mile.—Will Oakland, 9.3; Viewpoint, 9.1; Clareina, Para, 8.13; Sartist, Prince Ferouz, 8.10; Chickwhcat, 8.9; Prosperity, Fresco, 8.7; Caliburn, John Dix, 8.3; Marble Bar, Jubilant, 8.2; Prince Charleroi, 8.0; Grey I,ass, 7.9; Rene Mavis, 7.5; Rapid Ross, Maunu, 7.0.

FIRST HURDLE RACE, of 150 sovs. Ono mile and a half and about 110 yards.—Tenterfield, 11.1; Uncle Dave, Cashman, Blazes, 10.8; Lisogne, 10.5; Caverock, 10.0; Marble Slab, 9.6; North Inch, 9.3; Maunu, Ellah, 9,0.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Five furlongs and a half. —Piccaninny, 9.2; Avrburn, 9.0; Deep Diive, 8.13; Some Abbey, 8.12; Flying Master, Big Push, B.G; Uncle Dave, Fabrinade, 8.5; Saxctto, 7.7; Voute, 7.6; Gay Gauntlet, 7.3; Winkle, Seddon Shield, Tam Glen, Gay and Good, 7.0.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of. 120 sovs. Six furlongs.—Booster, 9.2; Sartist, Para, 9.1; Frivolous, Grey Lass, 8.3; Probate, 7.10; Gay Gauntlet, 7.3; Lytup, 7.G; Bonny Clan, Pannier, 7.0.

WELTER HANDICAP, of 110. sovs. Seven furlongs.—Equerry, 10.1; Caliburn, 9.8; Rapid Rose, 9.0; Kuia. 8.13; Cornstalk, 8.11; Hiero, 8.9; North Inch, 8.8; Gaslight, 8.7; Blazes, Cashman, 8.5; Oriflnmme, 8.1; Horatius, Maunu, Elixir, Ellah, Granuale, Mountain Air, 8.0.

BRUNNER HANDICAP, of 105 sovs. Six furlongs and a half. —Will Oakland, 10.4; Lord Leslie, 8.12; Booster, 8.10; Gooseslep, 8.9; Chickwheat, 8.7; Bonnie Gold, 8.5; Some Abbey, Prosperity, 8.4; Rene Mavis, 7.12; Hiero, 7.0. WEST AUSTRALIAN DERBY WON BY SIR ALWYNE. Perth, December 28. The following is the result of the WEST AUSTRALIAN DERBY, of 1300 sovs. One mile and a half. Mr. G. T. Strickland’s b. c. Sir Alwyne, by St. Ahvyue—Formaliter, 3yrs., 8.10 1 Dr. E. A.' Officer’s b. g. Pica Pica, • bv Magpie—Lady’s Day, 3yrs., 8.10 2 Messrs. Spavan and Burt’s b. g. Selasko, by Brilliant Sunshine— Drusilla, 3yrs., 8.10 3 Won by a neck. Time, 2min. 44 3-ssec.—Press Assn.

A Press Association message from Sydney states that the stallion Moabite hiis been sold for 9000 guineas, an Australian record for an untried imported sire. Moabite is a five-year-old by Phalaris—Whitewash, and last season in England out of six starts was first past the post three times, twice third, and once unplaced. He won the Nottingham Spring Plate (1| miles), the Abbeystead Plate (1+ miles), and the Packington Plate (1J- miles).

FIXTURES. December 26, 28, 29— Manawatu R.C. December 26, 29. January 1, 2—Auckland R.C. December 31, January 1, 4—Grcymcitli J.C. 1926— January I—Waikouaiti R.C. January I—Wyndham R.C. January 1, 2—Hawke’s Bny 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—Wairio 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.

Another little geyser has broken out near the mouth of the Utahina, at Rotorua (states an exchange). Last Friday morning it was sending up shots 30 feet in height, and in the afternoon was steaming merrily. The Simpson geyser has established itself as a constant thermal favourite, while Pohutu is still active

Some good catches of fish are being made in the Selwyn River this season (states the "Lyttelton Times”). On a recent night a sixteen-pounder was landed by Mr. L. R. Brunton, the representative cricketer, in what is known to anglers as the No. 2 Selwyn. The fish is of the brown trout species, and was caught with a big fly.

A Christmas tree festival for 1400 poor children of Auckland was given bv the Auckland Rotary Club at the Majestic Theatre (states the "Herald’’). Workers arrived at eight o’clock in the morning, and had a busv time sorting and arranging toys. A suitable picture programme was the first entertainment for the children, and the distribution of toys from the Christmas tree followed.

Otago has added another fascinating exhibit to its store of treasures (states the Dunedin “Star”). This is a germinating cabinet lent by the Dunedin Seed-testing Station, which shows various kinds of seeds in the processes of active germination. Installed a few davs ago, the cabinet is at present little better than a show case of seeds, but a few more days wi'l show a big traasformafion.

mile and a quarter. Shining Miss Vera 7 11 Armour 9 0 Kamchamcha 7 11 Mosaic R 9 Dorinda, 7 5 Nippy R 5 Danae 7 0 My Hobby 8 5 Thnrsby 7 0 Star Area 8 4 Snowsmock ... 7 0 Wenday 7 IS Wiltshire 7 0 Kawini 7 11 Brushwood Boy 7 0 PONSONBY IHjRDLVS. of 600 sovb. One mile and three-quarters. Gucullent 11 1 Pendennis 9 A Kiim’ii Guard 10 10 Kawa 9 2 Merry Singer 10 6 Archibald 9 1 Miss Moira ... 9 11 Bripht Iiipht 9 n Crown Coin .. 9 11 Pepin 9 0 Black Goals er a 6 Bea Comet. 9 0

SUMMER OUP, of 1400 govs. Ono mile and a quarter. .The Banker .... 9 5 Broadwood 7 .4 Royal Divorce 9 1 Siaosi 7 2 Surveyor 8 13 Au tom ne 7 0 Ruapapa 8 7 Desert Glow .. 7 0 Spoonv 7 9 Sun Up The Thorn .... 7 0 Fool’s Paradise 7 7 7 0 Haze Royal Present 7 6 7 4 Tinopono - 7 0 CRITERION HANDICAP, of 600 sovs. two-year-olds. Six furlongs. For Royal Tea 9 8 Seatown 7 12 Joy King ........ 9 3 True Blood ... 7 7 Npawati 8 13 Capella Abbey 7 0 Tea Bell Kiosk 8 4 7 13 Halnagar 7 0 EDEOTRIO HANDICAP, of 750 sots. furlongs. Six Glentruin 9 3 Mimetic 7 8 Hipo 8 6 Cawnpore .— 7 7 Fin ell i 8 6 Dan Quin 7 4 King Mcrv 8 5 Nincompoop . 7 3 Civility 8 3 Prince Abbey 7 0 York Abbey .. 8 1 Appellant 7 0 Tho Lamb 7 11 Ballymoy 11 . 7 0 Pelham 7 10 Black Cat 7 i: Gold Acre 7 8 Master Doon . 7 0 PLUNKET WEI RO’ .TER is. O: HANDICAP, of io mile. 650 Glenross 9 4 Peter Maxwell 7 3 'J'he Lamb 9 1 Kin» Smock ... 7 7 Gala Day ') 6 Tactician Sun Up 8 6 Vralla 7 7 Gold Jacket .... 8 4 Aberfcldv 7 i Transformer . 8 4 Drawbridge .... 7 7 King the Bell 8 3 Gold Fern 7 7 Charlady ......... Tall Timber .. 8 2 8 0 Queen Emerald Wedding 7 7 Princess Ronnie 8 0 March 7 7 Alfort 7 13 Fir Archie 7 7 Mount Marta 7 9 Attractive 7 7