CHRISTMAS RACING

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 79, 27 December 1928, Page 11

CHRISTMAS RACING

CORINAX WINS FINE RACE FOR AUCKLAND CUP SUPREMACY DEFEATS HONOUR; NANCY LEE WINS RAILWAY MANAWATU CUP WON BY STAR AREA; SPRINT TO BENZORA The Christmast race meetings opened yesterday. The most important fixture, of course, was that of the Auckland Racing Club, which experienced unfavourable weather. In a fine finish for the race for t e Cup Corinax narrowly defeated Laughing Prince, with Catkin in third place. Supremacy defeated Honour in the Great Northern Foal Stakes, and the Railway Handicap was won by Nancy Leb. At Manawatu btai Area won the Cup from Seatown and Mountain Heath, while Benzora won the sprint event from Arrow Lad. The Otago Handicap, the chief even at the 'Dunedin meeting, was won by Pink Note; the chief handicap a New Plymouth went to Orazone, and Locarno won the principal event at Waipukurau.

AUCKLAND MEETING CORINAX WINS CUP FROM LAUGHING PRINCE SUPREMACY DEFEATS HONOUR RAILWAY HANDICAP TO . NANCY LEE By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, December 26. The Auckland Racing Club’s Summer meeting opened at Kllerslie to-day in wet weather aiid the heavy rain overnight made the course fairly heavy. The attendance was greatly affected by the weather, which remained unpleasant all day. The totalistor receipts for the day were £95,783 10s., compared with £131,513 last Boxing Day, a decrease of £35,729 10s. Results : — QUEEN’S PLATE, of 200 sovs. One mile. 6 Hon. T. M. Wilford’s Tcheka, 8.0 (It. Reed) 1 2 W. Eemp”s Gold Money. 7.9 J (L. Manson) 2 15 M. A. Ryan’s Lido, 7.9 (11. Gilmer) .3 Also started: 9 Amor. 3 Arikitoa, 12 Komak. 8 Modest Boy 8.9, 14 Knight Town 8.10. 4 Big Bertha. 10 Saucy Lass 8.4, 11 Kinross 8.1. 1 Cashier. 7 Moorgas S.O, 13 Camp Prince 8.0 (bracketed with Aggressive 7.9), 5 Briar Root 7.10. Tcheka and Amor were first away from an uneven start, but Lidojed into the straight from Tcheka, Cashier, and Gold Money. Tcheka then ran up to win gamely by a head from Gold Money, with’Lido'two and a half lengths away. Amor was fourth. Time, 1.45 1-5. GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, of 1500 sovs. Six furlongs.. 1 A. J. McGovern’s Supremacy 8.10 . ’ (R. Reed) 1 2 G. D. Greenwood's Honour. 'B.lO (A. E. Ellis) 2 3 G. M. Currie’s Ceremony. 8.10 (B. H. Morris) 3 Also started: 6 Carl Idem. 7 Clopton. 5 Gold Tinge. 8 Imperial Prince, 8.10; 4 Speedllglit, 5.5., Speedlight and Ceremony were quickly in front, and at the end of three furlongs were out several lengths from Supremacy and Honour. Supremacy finished well to win decisively by two lengths from Honour, with Ceremony u length away third. Speedllglit was a moderate fourth, with the others well beaten. Time, Imin. 16 3-ssec. ROBINSON HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 Mrs. Murdock Smith's Vallar. 9.0 (R. McTavish) 1 7 P. Corbett’s Mussie, 7.0 (A. Eastwood) 2 14 It? E. Brown's War Officer. 7.8 . (j. Conquest) 3 'Also started: 1 Storm Fiend, 8.12: 2 Philippic. 6 Air. King, 8.6: 5 Frotbblowcr, 8.4: 4 Winsome Boy. 7.12; 9 Eager Rose, 7.10: 8 Zeuxis, 7.5: 13 Bramptou. 7.2 (bracketed with Miss Myrtle. 7.0): 12 Bannock, 7.10; 20 Zane Grey, 7.4: 16 Royal Flower, 7.31: 11 Palmares, 7.3 (bracketed with Armenia, 7.1 J) : 10 Ariliana, 18 Good Boy, 19 Cat-i-mes, 7.2; 15 Footpad,' 7.3-(brack-eted with Sea Cob, 7.2); 17 Mons Star, 7.0. < Vallar. which was quickly in front, was followed by Arihana. Bannock and Winsome Boy. Vallar led into the straight, well clear of Arihana, Air King, Eager Rose, and Mussie and went on to win well by a length and threequarters. with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Eager Rose was fourth. Time, Imin. 29 2-ssec. AUCKLAND CUP, of 3900 sovs. Two miles. 5 J. Williamson's Corinax. 7.4 (J. Cammick) 1 3 T. A. Duncan's Laughing Prince, 8.12' (L.-G. Morris) 2 10 A. J. Toxward's Catkin, 7.1} (A. Murray) 3 Also started: 1 Count Cavour. 8.12; 9 Mask, 8.5; 2 Oratrlx, 7.13; 6 Talisker, 7.4; 4 Eoylake, 7.11: 12 Transformer, 7.10; 11 Desert Glow, 7.1}; 7 Papatu, 7.7; 8 Tidal, Hoylake showed out from a good start, but Corinax soon ran to the front from I’apatu, Laughing Prince and Mask, The field was iu fairly close order passing the stand, where Papatu and Corinax ImJd the advantage from Talisker. Desert Glow, and Catkin. Catkin then went to the front and was clear of Corinax. Laughing Prince, Desert Glow, and Count Cavour at the turn. At the distance Corinax qn<l Laughing Prince assumed the lea.d and fought out a great finish, Corinax gaining the verdict by three-quarters of a length, with two lengths between second and third. Count Cavour was fourth. Time, 3min. 32 3-ssec. GRAFTON HURDLE RACE, of 509 SOVS. Two miles. 5 H. L. Bradney and F. Wood's Mangani. 9.13 (N. Syme) 1 4 Mrs. T, B. Dwan’s Beaumont, 10.5 (IV. Garrett) 2 3 E H. Cucksey’s Lady Cintra, 9.11 (F. Foster) 3 Also started: 6 Wharnclift'e, 10.12: I King's Guard, 10.12 (bracketed with llipou Abbey, 9.11; ; 2 Pouri, 9.13; 8 Uralla, 9.11: 7 Potoamil; 9.11; 9 Mangaitl, 9.0. Ripon Abbey, Beaumont and Lady Cintra were in the lead when the field settled down, and these three made the puee. Beaumont led from Mangani into the straight, the latter running on to win by two lengths and a half, witli three lengths between second and third. I’otoanui, I’ouri, Mangaiti and Uralla fell. Wharudlffe was fourth. Time, Sinln. 51 2-usee. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 1100 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 R. W. Todd and R. Porter's Naiiey Lee, 7.9 (IL Goldfinch) 1 1 A. Alexander's Silvermlne, 8.12 (A. McCorntac) 2 4 H. E. Cleland's Bright Glow. 8.4 (A. E. Ellis) 3 Also started: 6 Awarerc, 8.12; 7 Cirnabue, 8.12; 14 Crown Area. 8.10; 11 Lysander, 8.6; 5 Kinglield. 8.0; 13 White Fang. 7.81; 2 Consent, 7.4; 9 White Wings. 7.4; 15 Marltie King. 7.3: 10 Billiklns. 10 High Finance, 8 .lolly Money, 12 Stagliuntcr, 7.2, Nancy Lee and Silvermlne were in the lead from Stagliuntcr and Billikins when the field settled down. The order was unchanged across the top except that Awarere and Consent had made up ground. Silvermlne was first into the straight from Nancy Lee, Stagbunter and Billiklns. Nancy Lee made a fast run home to win by a length. Bright Glow, who ran up well at the distance, wits half a length away third, and JVliite M mgs was fourth. Time. Imin. 15 sec. ■ NURSERY HANDICAP. of 500 sovs.

Five furlongs. 2 F. Earl's Eaglet. 7.81 (11. Goldfinch 1 12 H W. Burch's Dulston, <•« (A. Dick) 2 4 X. G. Duncan’s Tea Queen, i.. 0 (L. Manson) 3

Also started: 7 Flying Prince. 8.11: 6 Love Call. 8.9: 1 Gemlight, 5 Awaniutu, 8.6; S Cvmon. 3 Desert Song. 7.12: 10 Bennie, 7.6: 14 Terrazzo, 9 Tatsy, 13 Polyxena. 11 Alloy, 16 Fairy Belle, 1< Valorous. 15 Norval Tea. 7.3. Eaglet and Tea Queen were first to show out. and lf*d into the straight frnni Dalston. Desert Son?, and Bennie. Eaglet won by a length and a half, two lengths between second and third. Bennie was fourth. Time, Imin. 2see. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 550 sovs. One mile. 5 A. W. Prangley’s j 13 F. Ormond’s Toxeuma, 7.7 (A. Murray) 2 4 E. Robinson’s Red Heckle. 7.10 (A. Eastwood) 3 Also started: 2 King Lu. 8.7: 12 Perception, 8.3; 3 Royal Doulton. 8.0: 6 Flying Juliet. 7.10: 8 Le Choucas. <-19 anti Nippy. 7.S (bracketed) ;1 I’rodice. 7.8: 10 Concentrate, «.1O; 11 Siaosi, 7.8, 7 Ohlnemuri. 7.2: 14 King Emerald, 7.4; lo Sir Russell, 7.3}: 21 Master O'Rorke 7.1: 9 Tinokoa. 7.3: 20 Ballymoy 11. i.2J, 10 Hyde Park. 7.2: 17 Serang, i.l; 19 Prince Lu. IS Yaqui. 7.0. Ballvmov il and Concentrate showed up early,’but'turning for home Toxeuma led from Sir Russell. Concentrate, and Red Heckle. Pcgawav came through in fine stvle to win by three-quarters of a length, with a neck between second and third. Prodice was foiirth. Time, Imin. 41 2-osee. NOTES ON THE RACING FINE FINISH IN THE CUP Dominion Special Service. Auckland. December 26. A hot favourite in Cashier failed iu the Oucen's Plate. He was up third nt the turn, after being slow to move, but was really beaten on bis merits. Gold Money was last away, but at the half-mile she had run up behind Lido, Tcheka. Cashier, and Kinross. Tcheka and Gold Money drew out in the straight, the former heading Gold Money in the last stride to win by a head, with Lido a surprise third, aiid Amor. Kinross, and Modest Boy next. Go’d Money was extremely unlucky, as she looked a good thing with an even start. Tcheka was first out, and lie was well handled by Reed. Amor and Kinross ran good races, .and should improve. FOAL STAKES. Supremacy was a shade better backed than Honour in the Foal Stakes. Speed Light began best, and led Ceremony at the half-mile, where Supremacy. Carl Idem, and Honour were bunched next. Ceremony and Speed Light then put a big break on Supremacy and Honour, and so they ran to the turn. Here the leaders were stopping, and Supremacy dashed up to win convincingly by two lengths from Honour, with < Ceremony third, and Speed Light and Imperial Prince next. Supremacy won like a champion, and Honour also finished well. Ceremony and Speed Light cut at each other all the wav. Ceremony possesses great brilliancy, and might do better on a fast track* Gold Tinge ran poorly. ROBINSON HANDICAP. Storm Fiend and Philippic were unexpectedly better backed toan vallar iu the Robinson Handicap. Vallar began fast., and practically made a one-horse race of It his nearest followers at the half-mile being Arihana, Bannock, Winsome Boy. and Air King. Arihana. Air King. Eager Rose, and Mussie followed him into the straight, but Vallar won easily from Mussie. with War Officer third, and Arihana and Good Boy next. Vallar is high class, put outside him thev were not a good lot. Philippic and Zeuxis were never in winning positions, the latter beginning very slowly. AUCKLAND CUP. Count Cavour, Oratrlx arid Laughing Prince were backed in that order for the Auckland Cup. Corinax and Papatu together made the pace from Talisker, Catkin and Desert Glow, with Laughing Prince and Hoylake in the middle of the field. Five furlongs from home Catkin stole away from Corinax, and Laughing Prince moved up. Catkin was three lengths clear at the turn from Corinax, with Laughing Prince Desert Glow, and Count Cavour next. Catkin was wavering nt the distance, where Corinax and Laughing Prince joined In, a magnificent finish, seeing Corinax shoot out in the last few strides. He beat Laughing Prince by threif-quartors of a length. Catkin was two lengths away third, with Count Cavour fourth and ths.' after a gap were Hoylake, Talisker an % Desert Glow. Corinax proved a great stayer and Laughing Prince secured the honours by a sterling effort, the weight just beating him. Catkin's rider went out a little early, otherwise he may have won. Count Cavour ran honestly but lacked brilliancy. In the early stages Talisker pulled too hard. Hoylake was disappointing and Oratrlx never threatened danger. GRAFTON HURDLES. Hannon’s bracket carried the public confidence in the Grafton Hurdles, but they failed badly after Ripon Abbey had ltd for a mile and a quarter. At that stage Beaumont and Lady Cintra took charge and three furlongs from home I’otoanui and I’ouri fell when closing up rapidly. Mangani then challenged Beaumont and beat him easily, n IJ.li Lady Cintra third and Wharnclil'i'e. who made up a lot of ground, fourth. Mangaitl and L’ralia also fell. Pouri looked particularly dangerous when he came down three furlongs from home. Mangani is a smart little jumper who jumped every fence in fine style. RAILWAY HANDICAP. Prime fancies in the Railway Handicap were Silvermlne, Consent and Nancy Lee, owing to the defection of Aussie and Paganelll. Nancy Loe and Silvermlne were first out. Silvermlne, Nancy Lee. Slaghunter, Billikins and Awarerc racing in that order to the turn, where Kingflolil and Consent showed up. Nancy Lee mid Sllvermine fought out the finish, tiie former winning by a length, witli Brgiht Glow finishing fast half a length back tlilrd, with White Wings, Stagbunter, Consent and High Finance next. Nothing ever looked like beating the leading pair. Consent looked likely at the five-furlong post, lint faded again. White Wings made up a lot of ground and should win later at (lie meeting. Kinglield had to cover , a lot of ground and he also should do better. NURSERY HANDICAP. Gemllght was a pronounced favourite over Eaglet in’ the Nursery Handicap. Eaglet jumped out witli Bennie, but was soon clear and led to the turn from Tea Queen, Dalston and Desert Song. Eaglet, then went on to win easily from Dalston, witli Tea Queen third and Bennie, Polyxena, and Gemllght next. The winner is very smart. Dalston. a half-brother to Stormy, paid a doublefigure for second. He is a tine youngster that will improve. Gemllght lacked dash, although he was drawn wide out and ran fairlv. ( Tea Queen showed plenty ol speed, but faded iu the straight.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. Prodice headed a big pool ou the Christmas Handicap. Ballymoy 11, Concentrate. and Toxeuma were prominent to the turn, Toxeumlt being first into the straight from Sir Russell, Coucentrate, Red Heckle, Yaqui, and I’rodice. Then Pegaway came witli a great run to beat. Toxeuma by less than a length, with Red Heckle a neck away third and Prodice right up fourth. Coucentrate, Siaosi, and Master O'Rorke were next to finish. Pegaway is right at his best, and will race well through the meeting. Toxeuma, Red Heckle, and Prodice all ran solid races, but King Lu, Royal Doulton, and Le Choucas failed badly. Prince Lu bolted twice before the start, going once round the course on the second occasion. ... The stewards held an inquiry into alleged interference between Corinax and Laughing Prince at tiie finish of the Cup, but saw no reason to alter the judge’s placlngs. HANDICAPS FOR SECOND DAY By Telegraph.—Press Association. FERGUSSON HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. One mile.—Atom, 9.0; Stormfiend. 8.11; Arikitoa. Mies Potoa. 8.4; Court Jester, Hakanoa, High Falutin, 7.8: Glenstar, Lunette, 7.6; Sunny Morn, Kimak. 7.5; Tea Monev, 7.2; Aritana, .Monetize, Lord Abbey. 'High Court, Footpad, Camp Prince, Bold Archer, Becalmed. Justify, Miss Myrtle. Mon Star, Nurjahan, Presumption, Royal Flower, Sir Aloud, 8.0. PONSONEY HURDLES, of 500 sovs. Two miles.—Wedding March, 11.12: Beau Cavalier, Siaosi, 11.2; Mangani, Beaumont, 10.11: King’s Guard, Wharnellffe, 10.10; I’ouri. Royal Form. 9.13; Uralla, Ladj’ Cintra, I’otoanui. 9.11: Ripon Abbey. 9.9; Bourn, 9.8; Stormy, 9.7: Abbot’s Delight. Bizarro, Blajo. Bracken Abbey, Clockwork, Farndon, Glenotus, Harbour View, Importer, Kailiaremai, Karainu. Lady Spalpeen, Lucnlus, Mangaitl, Master Arch. Pekatahi, Rahepoto, 9.0. SUMMER CUP, of 1250 sovs. One mile and a quarter. —Rapier, 9.9: Mask. Aussie, 9.0; Pegaway, B.S; Vcrtigern, Footfall, Corinax, Goshawk. Paganelll, 8.5; Oratrfx, 8.4; Hcylake, 8.3; Awarere, Seatown, Bright Glow, Prince Humphrey, Beacon Light, 8.2; Pluthair, Branson, Crown Area, Valkon, 8.1: First Sight, 8.0; Pink Note. Tresham. Great Charter. 7.12; In the Shade, 7.11; Talisker, Catkin, 7.10: Lysander, Bisox, 7.9; The Hawk, 7.8; Transformer. '7.7: White Fang, Battle Colours, 7.5; Royal Doulton, Booster, 7.4; Concentrate. 7.2; Le Choucas. Golden Wedding. Siaosi, Flying Ju.Het, Historic, Blimp, Cashier, Cynthia N„ Eh Timi, Marble King. Master Doon. Mithra. Nippy. Ohinemuri, Papatu, Philippic, Saucy Lass, Staghunter, Starboard Licht, Thursby, Ti Tree, Welcome Home, 7.0. CRITERION HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Six furlongs.—Gold Tinge. Speed Light, 9.8; Flying Prince, 8.10: Love Call, 8.7; Eaglet, Awaniutu. Gemlight, Carl Idem, 8.5; Tea Queen, Desert Song, 7.11; Treasury. Hunting Cry. Gay Dalliance. 7.8; Dalston. 7.7: Benny, 7.6; Imperial Prinee, 7.4: Vali. Anoni, Clopton, Currajong, Ruling Chief. Lucky Alice, Pellette. 7.3: Ally, Polyxena, Praetor, Rosemint, Norval Tea, 8.0. WAITEMATA HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Philippic. 9.0; Maori Boy, 8.13; Bombarder, 8.10; Eager Rose, 8.3; Saucy Lass, 8.2; Big Bertha, 8.1; Zeuxis, Lunette. 8.0: Brampton. Metellus. 7.3; Foxhound. Salamander, Cybele. 7.2; Aggressive, Bannock, Cat-i-mes. Charitane, Critique. Fair Abbey, Good Boy, Knight Town, Mangaiti, Master Clements. Nassock, Red Lion, Roman Abbey. Royal Flower, Tareriri, Template, Valda, Valsier, 7.0. r ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 650 sovs. Six furlongs.—Paganelll, Silvermlne, 9.4; Clraabtie, Awarere. 8.11; Nancy Lee. 8.8; The Hawk. 8.4: Merry Mint, Tea Time, 8.3: Kinglield. 7.13: Money Order. 7.11; White Fang. 7.8: Te Atiawa, Lady’s Boy, 7.5; White Wings. 7.4: Consent. 7.3: Appellant, Arihana, Billikins. Flying Tresses, Gold Money, High Finance. Leitrim, Marble King, Prince Lu. Subdivision, The Begum, Town Bird, Macroom, 7.0.

PLUNKET HANDICAP, of 550 sovs. One mile.—Corinax. Crown Area. 9.7; Seatown. Branson, 9.3: In the Shade, 9.0; King Lu. 8.13: Battle Colours, 8.7: Perception, 8.6; Flying .Tullcl, Le Choneas, Concentrate. 8.3: Sinosi. 8.1; Golden Wedding, 8.0; Staghunter. 7.12: Thursby. 7.9: jlmor, Arihana, Ballymoy 11. Belenmed, Eh Timi. Glena Bay, Hyde Park. King Emerald. King Smock. Komak. Loraint. Master O'Rorke. Mnrvctte. Mithra. Nipny. Prinee Ln. Saucy Lass. Scat. Serang. Sir Russell. Sleepy Sol, The Thorn, Tinokoa, Ti Tree, 7.7. MANAWATU MEETING OUTSIDER WINS CUP STAR AREA DEFEATS SEATOWN BENZORA WINS SPRINT (By Telegraph.—From “The Watcher.”) Falmeraton North, December 26. A strong southerly wind with light rain ushered in the opening of the summer meeting of the Manawatu Racing Club at Awapuni to-day, and heavier rain early prevented numbers of patrons from attending. The track was soft, but In good order, and the racing interesting. In a false-run race for the Manawatu Cup an outsider in Star Area stole a inarch on his rivals, and won from Seatown and Mountain Heath. Benzora won the sprint event from Arrow’ Lad and Jeannette. Favourites w’ere not too successful during the day, and this, coupled with the threatening w’eather outlook, caused a drop In the totalisator receipts. The amount put through was .£43,999 as against £54.647 last Boxing Day, a decrease of £10,648. TOKOMARU HURDLES. Red Bank won the Hurdles practically from end to end. The solid favourite Elysianor was first to show’ out. but Cohesion and Red Bank soon joined him. and when settled down Rod Bank had charge from Cohesion and Elysfanor, then a good interval to the others, headed b.v Diana’s Lad and Panorama, with Vexa-

tious and Braeman tailing off. Panorama went up down tiie back, where Cohesion hit a fence and dropped out. Red Bank led into the straight from Elysianor and Panorama, and in a hard light to the post won by a length from Panorama, who beat Elysianor by half a length. There was a gap of several lengths to Diana s Lad, W’ith Othon and Braeman next, and Cohesion last. , t , Red Bank won w’ell and Elysianor had every chance. Panorama ran a good race, but none of the others had any chance. Cohesion was not too w’ell handled, and when he hit the fence down the back he was put right out of the race. Vexatious fell at the second last fence when out of any chance of filling a place, and J. Blanche broke a collai* bone. MAIDEN RACE.

A thumping dividend was paid by the Gisborne horse Mangaharei when he won the Maiden race, and there was no fluke about his win. Roi de Vai, who drew No. 1, was a good favourite and lie began well, but St. Melba, on the outer at No. IS. was the best beginner, and he led to the turn from the bunch, whicli was then headed by Mangaharei, Black Maire, Kentish Lady, Biotic and Grattan. When tiie straight was reached St. Melba and Mangaharei drew away. The latter came on and won by a length and a half from St. Melba, who was then being overhauled by the bunch, in which Monetize was a clear third from Black Maire, Hoi de Vai, Balloon and Grattan In a heap. The winner scored decisively. St. Melba might have made it harder if he had drawn nearer in, hut really Mangaharei scored very comfortably. Roi de Vai ran a good race and was not too lucky. TARARUA HANDICAP. The Aucklander Glena Bay was a solid favourite for the hack distance race, but lie failed badly. Bissac made the pace from Shining Star, Cloyne, King Quex, Gold Bag and Kilburn. As they raced for the straight the field closed up and Courageous became prominent on the outer. King Quex then pushed through and went on to win by half a length from Rory Mor, who had Henna and Courageous right up with him. Cloyne and Birkbeck headed the bunch. The winner scored well, for he was stopped on the home turn. Henna came from well back. MANAWATU CUP. The Cup race was a regular boil-over, a rank outsider in Star Area, mainly through the tactics of his rider (T. Webster) stealing a march on tiie field and getting a break which in the finish just got him home. Star Area was not long In showing out clear, and he then settled down at a very moderate pace, followed by Seatown, Mountain Heath, Mandane, and First Sight, the rear being brought up by Novar. On the turn out of the straight Mandane broke a blood vessel aud was pulled up. Star Area as they ran into the back stretch Increased his lead from Seatown, Mountain Heath, First Sight, and Merry Damon. At the half Imperial Spark and Hynanna began to improve their positions, but on the home turn it was fairly plain that Seatown was the only one with any chance of catching the leader. He made his run before reaching the straight, and was up with Star Area at the last furlong post. Star Area, however, had a reserve run, and he won by half a length from Seatown, who was four lengths in front of Mountain Heath, and then at intervals came First Sight. Historic, Discourse, Imperial Spark, and Hynanna. It was a false run race, and the credit for the win largely goes to young Webster, who made the pace to suit his mount. Where he really won the race was about six furlongs from home, where he slightly increased the good lead he had. .Seatown ran a fine race and will probably be improved by it, though he looks very light. First Sight never looked like getting up. nor did any of the others. The result may have been entirely different in a truerun race. Hynanna looked well and ran quire a fair race. Mandane, of course, was immediately eliminated when she bled, up to which stage she was holding a nice position and going well. NURSERY HANDICAP. Clever carried her array of backers through in the two-year-old handicap, and although Fjrst Money pushed her at the finish, Clever was alvyays the winner. Clever, First Money, and Praeda soon sorted themselves out. and were well clear of the straggling bunch on tiie turn. As they came into line Clever went on, and, challenged by First Money, beat him by three-parts of a length. I’raeda was four lengths back, followed by Admiral Drake, Becky Sharp. Statuary, and Hot Spring. Imperial Guard played up and got left, doing a gallop home after tiie others had finished. Belcaire was never prominent. Nothing had a chance with the first three. GILLIES HANDICAP. For the hack sprint Veronese was a good first choice, but after getting out well and having every chance she was beaten by Borsalene a furlong from home. Veronese in tiie running was attended b.v Shot Silk, First Ruler, Borsalene, and Full Mark. Shot Silk took charge on the turn, but Veronese was in front turning for home, and was then challenged and almost immediately beaten by Borsalene, who had a margin of a length at the post. . First Ruler was half a length back, and then came Australis, Full Mark, Shot Silk, Thrift, and Noteworthy. Borsalene was always going well in behind the leaders, and won well. First Ruler, having her first race for a couple of months, and her third of the season, ran particularly well. Australis was not too lucky. FITZHERBERT HANDICAP. Benzora justified his favouritism In the open sprint, but he had not much to spare from Arrow Lad in the finish. Helotis began best, Sliver Paper being slow away, and down the back Lady Ideal. Jeanette. Arrow Lad and Benzora were the leaders nearest attendants. Lady Ideal was beaten on the turn, and once in line Benzora and Arrow Lad drew out, Benzora beating Ills opponent by a neck. Jeanette was two lengths away, with Doree a close fourth. Then came Silver Paper and H The iS flrst pair outclassed the rest, but Jeanette ran a fair race. Doree from No. 1 did not begin too well; she lost her place and went back to last and then finished on into fourth place. Hers was a good performance under difficulties. Gascon}' and Silver Coot were scratched at ‘>ls p.m. Silver Paper was never dangerous. but ran better than he did at Rlccarton. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. Mendip failed In the much-reduced field in the concluding event, but he ran a great race after losing his place more than once on the journey. He was unlucky. Kilinezzo tried to win all the way, but Panther wont up to him entering straight and in a stirring finish Panther got up in the last stride after they had see-sawed for a fnrlong. Mendip finished on again a length back. The rest were well beaten. Miss Pat and Superb King, who got away slowly, being live, hard ridden to the front with Kilmezzo earlv. finished weakly. Panther ran one of his best races: apparently lie likes the sting out of the ground, but all the same it was with the scratchings not a hard race to win.

DETAILS OF THE RACING TOKOMARU HURDLES HANDICAP! of 200 sovs.; second horse 40 sovs. and third 20 sovs. from tiie stake. Due mile and three-quarters. 4 G. R. Brown’s hr. g. Red Bank, by All Red —Wlllowbank. tiyrs , 9.2 (A. E. Stratton) 1 6 Mrs IL E. Nicholl’s g. Panorama, aged. 9.11 (J. Proctor) 2 ] V. Edhouses’ br. g. Elysianor. tiyrs., 11.9 (IV. J. Bowden) 3 (Winner trained by L. Knapp, Awapuni.) Also started: 3 Cohesion 11.4 (P. McIlroy); 5 Diana's Lad, 10.4 (A. Hobson),: 2 Vexatious, 10.3 (W. Blanche) ; 7 Othon, 9.0 (N. C. Trillo) : 9 Braeman, 9.0 (A. G. Weaver); 8 Decoy Bird, 8.0 (A. Jenkins). Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Diana’s Lad was fourth. Time, 3miii. 16 2-ssee. MAIDEN PLATE, of 150 sov.; second horse 30 sovs. and third 15 sovs. from the stake. Weight, S.O. Six furlongs. 15 D. J. Barry’s ch. g. Mangaharei, by Autumn —Special, 4yrs. (C. Davies) 1 5 A. McDonald's b. g. St. Melba. 3yrs. (A. R. Parker) 2 10 W. H. Gaisford's b. g. Monetize, 3yrs (N. Davis) 3 (Winner trained by 11. Goscomb, Gisborne). Also started: 15 Balloou (A. Jenkins), 12 Berna (M. Gorman), 2 Black Maire (B. Gill), 20 Cione (S. Wilson), 6 Chertsey (B. J. Mackie). 18 Dawn o’ Day, carried 8.2 ,(Hart), 13 Fine Acre (Townsend), 8 Greenfield (T. Webster), 9 Grattan (A. Hobson), 14 Kotahieka (J. Blanche), 19 Kilorell (11. Griffith), 4 Kentish Lary (A. Fratus), 3 Mothplane (N. C. Trillo), 1 Roi de Vai (J. Gunn), 15 Royal Black (K. Robinson), 11 Shrewd (J. S. Potter), 7; Teremoana (C. Broughton). Won by a length and a half, a length between second and third. Black Maire was fourth. Time, Imin. 16 2-ssec.

TARARUA HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; second horse 40 sovs. and third 20 sovs. from the stake. Minimum 7.11. Nine furlongs. 6 A. Kemp's b. g. King Quex, by Lord

Quex —Circle Lass, 4yrs., 8.2, carried 8.3 (H. Griffith) 1 2 B. 11. Edkins, b. g. Rory Mor, 4yrs., 7.13 (A. Fratus) 2 10 F. J. Carmout’s br. m. Henna, syrs., 9.5, carried 9.0 .... (K. Robinson) 3 (Winner trained by owner, Woodville.) Also started: 4 Gold Bag, 8.11, carried 8.8 (N. Davis); 7 Alon Mint, 8.10, carried 8.5 (C. Davis) ; 3 Courageous, B.S, carried 8.3 (N. Voitre) ; 11 Kilburn, 8.6 (R. S. Bagby), 1 Glena Bay, 8.5 (R. J. Mackie),; 8 Shining Star, 8.4 (T. Webster) ; 9 Bissac. 8.4 (J. Blanche); 5 Cloyne, 8.4 (N. C. Trillo); 12 Cobham, 7.13 (J. S. Potter) ; 13 Roborant, 7.11, carried 7.7 (R. G. Stratton) ; 13 Lady Alophen, 7.11, carried 7.6 (K. Voitre); 14 Birkbeck, 7.11, carried 7.6 (R. Park).

IV on by half a length, a head between second and third. Courageous wqs fourth. Time, Imin. 58sec.

MANAWATU CUP, of 1000 sovs., second horse 200 sovs. and third 100 sovs. from the stake. One mile and a half. 9 L. A. Bradley's b. g. Star Area, by Acre—Star Queen, 6yrs., 7.0 (T. Webster) 1 7 J. Frederic’s ch. g. Seatown, syrs.. 8.3 (N. C. Trillo) 2 4 Manning and Verschaeffelt's b. g. Mountain Health, svrs., 7.0 (N. Davis) 3 (Winner trained by M. Gardner, Wanganui.) Also started: 5 Hynanna, 9.7 (R. J. Mackie; 2 Mandane, 8.9 (J. S. Potter); 1 First Sight, 8.5 (R. S. Bagby); 3 Merry Damon, 8.4 (H. Griffith); 6 Historic. 7.10 (A. Fratus); 10 Novar 7.0 (R. E. Stratton); 8 Discourse, 7.0 (K. Voitre); 12 Polonett, 7.0, car. 7,3 (C. Davis); 11 Imperial Spark, 7.0 (W. Broughton). Won by half a length, four lengths between second and third. First Sight was fourth. Time, 2min. 37 3-ssec.

NURSERY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs., second horse 40 sovs. and third 20 sovs. from the stake; for two-year-olds. Five furlongs. I G. H. Lowry’s blk. f. Clever, by Psychology—Miss Cnte, 8.6 (H. Griffiths) 1 ’2 J. McLaughlin's br. c. First Money, 8.3 (A. Fratus) 2 II J. A. Todd’s b. f. Praeda. 7.0 (N. Voitre) 3' (Winner trained by F. Davis, Woodville.) Also started: 3 Admiral Drake, 8.9 R. J. Mackie) ; 5 Statuary, 7.5 (N. Davis); 0 Imperial Guard, 7.13, carried 8.2} (N. C. Trillo) ; 4 Belcaire, 7.11 (J. S. Potter) : 14 Hunting Coll, 7.5 (S. Wilson); 10 Ben Hur, 7.5 (K. Voitre) ; 12 Hot Spring, 7.0 (R. G. Stratton); 8 King Hal. 7.0. carried 7.8 (C. Broughton); 13 Acredity, 7.0 (W. Broughton): 7 Becky Sharp, 7.0 (T. Webster) ; 9 Sapient, 7.0 (W. Gunn); 15 Winlock, 7.0 (C. Davis). Won by three-quarters of a length, four lengths between second amt third. Admiral’ Drake was fourth. Time, Imin. 2 4-ssec.

GILLIES HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.. second horse 40 sovs., and third 20 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. 5 T. F. Foley’s b. in. Borsalene, by Acre —-Borsil, syrs., 7.6 (T. Webster) 1 1 L. R. Nicol's br. m. Veronese. 4yrs., 9.0 (R. S. Bagby) 2 13 L. Rathbone’s ch. f. First Ruler, 3 yrs., 7.0 (C. Davies) 3 (Winner trained by F. D. Webster, Otakl. Also started: 4 Bank Note, 7.13, car. 7.8 (N. Voitre) ; 2 Noteworthy, 7.13. car. 7.8 (R. G. Stratton) : 0 Thrift, 7.6 (J. S. Potter) ; 9 Grey Mist, 7.5, car. 7.8 (C. Broughton) ; 7 Indolent, 7.5, car. 7.13} (R. J. Mackie) ; 10 Full Mark, 7.2. car. 7.0 (K. Voitre) ; 3 Australis, 7.0 (J. Gunn): 8 Shot Silk, 7.0. car. 7.7 (A. Fratus) ; 11 Miss Field, 7.0 (W. Broughton); 12 Evensong, 7.0 car. 7.11 (N. Davis). Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Australis was fourth. Time, Imin. 16 2-ssec.

FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, of 400 sovs.; second 80 sovs., and third 40 sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. 1 C. J. Preston’s b. h. Benzora, by Bisogne —Ladyora, aged, 8.3 (R. J. Mackie) 1 3 E. W. Collins's br. g. Arrowhead, 4yrs.. 8.5 (N. C. Trillo) 2 9 F. Hall’s br. m. Jeanette, Oyrs., 7.0, car. 7.2 (N. Davis) 3 (Winner trained by C. Jackson, Hawera.) Also started: 5 Doree. 7.12 (A. Fratus): 2 Silver Paper. 8.3 (C. Broughton): 6 Lady Limond, 7.4, carried 7.5 (J. 8. letter) ; 7 Callanmore. 7.2 (K. Voitre); 4 Helotis, 7.2 (T. Webster); 8 Ruffles, 7.0 (R. G. Stratton); 10 Lady Ideal, 7.0 (J. Gunn). _ . x Won bv a nock, two lengths between second and third. Doree was fourth. Time, Imin. 14 2-ssec.

GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 250 sovs., second horse 50 sovs., and third 25 sovs. from the stake. Niue furlongs. 4 V. E. Rlddiford's b. g. Panther, by Kilbroney—Pussyfoot, 4yrs., 7.10 (A. Fratus) 1 2 J. O’Brien's br. g. Kilmezzo. Gyrs., 7.10 (T. Webster) 2 1 J. H. Sprott’s ch. g. Mendip, oyrs., 8.5 (R. J. Mackie) 3 (Winner trained by S. J. Reid, Trentham.) Also started: 3 Vivo, 7.10, carried 7.5 (Hutchins): 5 Miss Pat. 7.10 (K. Robinson) : 6 Superb King. 7.0, carried 7.5 (J. S. Potter); 7 Lin Arlington, 7.0 (K. Voitre). Won by a nose, a length between second and third. Miss Pat was fourth. Time, Imin. 55sec. , ,

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY KELVIN HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile aud one furlong.— Henna, 8.13; Borsalene, 8.10; Goldbag, 8.2; Courageous, 7.13; Rory Mor, 7.12; Skyrider, 7.7; Itoburant, 7.0., HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Novar, 10.9; Thurnbeli. 10.5; Rouen, 9.13; Bonhomme, 9.9; Glena Bay, 9.6; Decoy Bird, 9.4. HIGHDEN HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs.—Noteworthy, 8.0; Moutoa Wonder, 8.0; Mon Mint, 8.6; Cold Air, 8.4; Grandaere, 8.3; Cloyne, 8.3; Grey Mist, 8.2; Monetize, 8.1: Black Maire, 8.0; Rich Harvest, 8.0; Shrewd, 7.10; Pompadour, 7.10. I’R.ESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 600 sovs. - One mile and a quarter.—Seatown, 8.9; Mendip, 8.1; Star Area. 8.2: Panther, S.O: Singleton. 7.5; Mountain Heath, 7.4: Keddar, 7.3; Vivo. 7.2; Superb King, 7.0. TERRACE HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Acred, 9.3; Toawai, 8.9; Rory Mor, 8.6; Thrift. 8.5; Shining Star, 8.3; Archeria, 8.3: Cloyne. 5.3: Australis, 8.2; Indolent, 8.2; Full Mark, 8.1; Tea Tattle, 7.13: St. Melba, 7.13; Roi de Vai. 7.11; Volplane, 7.10; I’atearoa. 7.8; Mothplane. 7.7; Teremoana, 7.7; Moutoa Fume. 7.7. HIMATANGI HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile and one furlong.—Clarinda, 8.9; Sir Roy. 8.5: Singleton. 8.4; Kilmezzo. 8.4: Teri. 8.3; Rowley, 8.2; Imperial Spark, 7.7: Maui. 7.5. AWAPUNI HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Six furlongs.—Arrow Lad. 8.11: Night Marcli, 8.5: Silver Paper, 8.3: Doree, 8.0; Dobbin, 7.8; Helotis. 7.7: Callamnore, 7.4: Kilmezzo. 7.4: Jeanette, 7.1: Veronese, 7.3: Silver Coot. 7.3.; Lady Ideal, 7.0. PALMERSTON NORTH STAKES, of 500 sovs. Weight for age. Six furlongs.— Reremoana, 9.1: Gascon?. 9.0; Miss Ransom, 7.13; Admiral Drake, 6.12: Duellona, 6.4. FIELDS REVIEWED By Telegraph.—From “The Watcher.” Palmerston North, December 26. The following horses are likely to be well supported in their respective engagements :— Kelvin Handicap.—Borsalene, Gold Bag and Courageous. High-Weight Handicap. — Bonhomme, Glena Bay and Thurnbeli. Highden Handicap.—Cloyne, Monetize, Noteworthy. President’s Handicap.—Mendip, Seatown. Star Area. Terrace Handicap.—Roi de Vai, Cloyne, Toawai. Ilimatangl Handicap.—Sir Rby, Singleton and Rowley. Awapuni Handicap.—Nightmarch, Arrow Lad and Doree. Stakes.—Gascony. DUNEDIN MEETING CHIEF HANDICAP TO PINK NOTE RIN TIN TIN WINS SPRINT By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunedin, December 26. The first day of the Dunedin summer meeting was held to-day in glorious weather and the track was in excellent order after the recent rain. There was a large attendance and the racing was Interesting throughout. The totalisator handled £21,854 for the day compared W’ith £23,999 on the first <Uy last year. Results :— SUMMER HURDLES, of 200 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 5 F J. Haile’s Gayoma, 9.0 (A. S. Ellis) 1 1 W. J. Kelly's Tunamoe, 10.5 (A. Youngman) 2 3 J. M. Samson’s Carinthia 10.11 (H. Anderton) 3 Also started: 2 Rangitahl, 10.8; 4 Guncase, 9.9 j 6 Jovial, 9.0. Going round the top Carinthia was in charge from Jovial and Tunamoe, but once over the last hurdle Gayoma joined issue with Tunamoe and beat the favourite home by a length, with Carinthia f°u r lengths away, followed by Guncasc. Rangitahl fell at the first hurdle. lime, 3min. IS l-ssec. SALISBURY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Ono mile. 3 P. T. Hogan’s Arrowy, j 2 A. H. Fisher’s Tembroney, „ 7 H S. Orbell’s Tardy, 8.1 (B. Brodie) 3 Also started: 5 Page Boy, 9.1; 1 af Ib ' 85; 4 Money Peer, car. 7.11, and Phastar, 8.1 (bracketed); 1 Star lx.-iiil, car. 8 11; 9 Lady McKenna, car. 7.8}, 6 Koto rex, 7.7: 10 All Comment, car. L-. Star Raid was first into the straight, closely attended by Arrowy. Pago Bo}. Tardv and Tembroney. In the run home Arrowy drew out from Star Rani, and stalling off Tembroney won by threequarters of a length, a neck between second and third. The favourite was fourth. Time, Imin. 42 _-osee. DUNEDIN HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. Five • furlongs.

1 B. S. Irwin’s Nedda, 8.12 (E. Rosewarne) 1 3 W. McDermott’s The Graphic,. 7.0 n (L. J. JL’jlllS/ 5 H. Diver's Stealth, 8.3 .. (P. Powell) 3 Also started: 4 Francolin, 8.0; 2 Dutch Money, 8.2; 7 Colonel Quex, 7.4: and Solinftr, 7.3 (bracketed), 8 Captivate, 7.3; 9 Cossack Chief, 7.6}; 6 Blue Metal, 7.1; 10 I.cading Boy, 7.0. • The field got away from a bad dispatch. The Graphic led Nedda and Stealth into the straight, where Nedda went to the front and won comfortably by a short length, two lengths between second and third. Captivate was.fourth. Time, Imin. 2 3-ssec. OTAGO HANDICAP, of 450 sovs. One mile and a quarter.

1 J. A. Ainge’s Pink Note, 8.13 (B. Brodie) 1 2 J. Graham’s Queen Balboa, 8.2 (L. J. Ellis) 2 3 Royal Saxon, 8.0 (D. Kerr) 3 Also started: 4 Lucy Locket, 7.12}; 5 Sarnia, 7.1}; 6 Vaward, 7.0. Royal Saxon, Lucy Locket, and Queen Balboa were first out. and at the far turn Sarnia had joined Royal Saxon in the lead, with the others handy. Royal Saxon, Sarnia, and Lucy Locket was tae order into the straight, but inside the distance Pink Note put in his clnini and won bv a length and a half from Queen Balboai who finished three parts of a length in front of Royal Saxon with Lucy Locket a length away fourth. Time, 2min. 7 2-ssec. TRIAL STAKES, of 170 sovs. Seven furlongs.

” W Quirk's Filosei, 8.2 (B. Brodie) 1 H J. Ruttledge's 2 1 J. M. Samson’s Ems) Also started: 1 S ' 2 R , <r? clc <i et/'d with Singer): 9 Stringbow. 8.6; 6 Thurlow, 8.6; 8 West Dome, 8.6; 5 Broad-

field. 8.4; 4 Lady Lizzie. 8.1 J: 10 Miss Maico, 8.1; 3 Louise, 7.11; 7 On Watch, 7.11. Filosei got through on the rails inside the distance to win Ijy three-quarters of a length from tiie fast-finishing Salmo Salar, who beat Singer b.v a length and a half. Broadfield was fourth. Time, Imin. 29 4-sscc. FEDERAL HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 A. C. Mills’s Rin Tin Tin, 7.10 (J. Andrews) 1 4 A. J. Cassells’s Circulation, 8.9 2 3 J. Graham’s King Balboa, 8.13 ( Ij. J. lulllSJ o Also started: 6 Black Duke, 9.7; 1 Gay Sonnet, 9.6; 7 Royal Tractor, 7.1; 10 Mingatui, 7.2; 8 Money Mine, 7.0: 9 Eaton Bells, 7.1; 11 Brlghtliug, 7.6} ; 5 Coomassie, 7.0. Rrn Tin Tin was in front at the end of a furlong and led into the straight, but had to be ridden right out to beat Circulation by a long head, with King Balboa over two lengths away and Wiugatui close up. Time. Imin. 14 4-ssee. BURNSIDE HANDICAP, of 170 sovs. Six furlongs. 4 IV. Gardiner’s Waving Corn, 8.7 (F. Voight) 1 2 J. Lindsay’s Meadow Lark. 9.10 (B. Brodie) 2 6 A. C. Mills's Some Signal, 8.6 (J. Andrews) 3 Also started: 7 Latin Quarter, 9.5; 1 Proud Knight, 8.12; 3 Klllorna, 8.7; 5 Singer, 8.2 and Win Abbey, 8.0 (bracketed). Meadow Lark led out but was soon displaced by Waving Corn, who led into the straight from Meadow Lark. Singer and I’roud Knight. In the run home Waving Corn won by a head with Some Signal about six lengths away, followed by Singer. Time, Imin. 16 l-ssec. OTOKIA HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. One mile. 1 F. J. McKay’s Apache, 8.6 (Owner) 1 2 P. Treacy’s Camisader, 8.0 (Powell) 2 4 L. Kelcher’s Taboo. 9.2 .... (Brodie) 3 Also started: 5 Valdamo, 8.0; 3 Equerry, 8.0. .Camisader and Apache were always in front and fought out,the finish, the former winning by a head, four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. 41 4-ssec. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Dunedin, December 26. MILBURN HURDLES, of 175 sovs. One mile and a half.—Carinthia, 10.12; Tunamoe, 10.10: Rangatahi, 10.8; Gayoma, 9.11; Guucase, 9.8: Umtaii, 9.0; Jovial, 9.0. FERNHILL HANDICAP, of 210 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Sarnia, 9.4; Arrowy, 9.4; Page Boy, 9.0; Paris, 8.3; Tardy, 8.3; Filosei, 8.3; I’hastar, 8.1; Star Raid, 7.12: Salmo Salar, 7.12; Lady McKenna, 7.7; Rotorex, 7.7; All Comment, 7.7. ALLANTON HANDICAP, of 215 sovs. One mile.—Lucy Locket, 9.0; Taboo, 8.12; Apache. 8.10; Vaward, 5.2; Kilmoyler, 7.10: Equerry. 7.7. ST. ANDREW’S HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One mile.—Battle Colours, 8.12; Gay Sonnet, S.ll; Queen Balboa, 8.8; Royal Saxon, 8.3; Rotor. 7.10: Money Mine, 7.0. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs.—Booster, 9.6; Royal Tractor, 7.4; Eaton Bells, 7.4; Meadow Lark, 7.0; Apple Dighton, 7.0; Coomassie, 7.0. TAIHOA HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Six furlongs.—Arrowy, 9.10; Tembroney, 8.9; Some Signal, 8.7; Killorna, 8.6; Wine Tray, 8.3; Singer, 8.2; Miss Marco, 8.0; Haulage, 8.0; Aragona, 8.0; Louise, 8.0; Lady Lizzie, 8.0; West Dome, 8.0. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Five furlongs.—Francolin, 8.6; Stealth, 8.5; Dutch Money, 8.2; Night Lad, 7.12; The Graphic, 7.6; Captivate, 7.3; Colonel Quex, 7.3; Academy, 7.2; Fair Money, 7.0; Leading Boy, 7.0. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs.—-Battle Colours, 9.8; King Balboa, 9.1; Taboo. 8.8; Wingatui. 7.12; Camisader, 7.9; Brightling, 7.7; Kilmoyler, 7.6; Money Peer, 7.0. TARANAKI MEETING ORAZONE WINS CHIEF HANDICAP SPRINT TO PAUL LUCERNE By Telegraph.—Press Association. New Plymouth, December 26. The Taranaki Jockey Club's meeting opened in drizzling rain, which commenced with the first race, and lasted throughout the day. The attendance was good, and the track was in excellent condition. Tiie totalisator handled £25.750, compared with £28,008 last year. Results:—

HUATOKI PLATE, of 135 sova. Seven furlongs. 1 A. Alexander's Llanore, 7.11 . (Lippingwell) 1 4 Calamine, 7.13 ‘zn.aii’ni " 2 Archieval, 8.2 (Dulicu) 3 Also started: 8 Wiseacre 9.2; u Gasnapper, 9.0; 13 Razor, 9.0: 12 Royal Lour, §11; 9 Theresa Bell, 8.11; 6 Viburnum 8.11; 10 Iclogne. 8.9; 3 Havering, 8.2; 14 I’atonga, 8.7; 7 Potency, 8.2; 11 Black Odin, 8.2; 15 Ramora, 7.13. Won bv two lengths and a half, three lengths between second and third. Gabnapper was fourth. Time, Imin. 27 ~-o sec.

BOROUGH JUVENILE HANDICAP, ot 140 sovs. Five furlongs. 7 G. F. Moore’s Valpre, i.O . (Grylls) 1 1 Lady Quex. 9.5 (T (Ge T ° o 3 5 Airway, 7.5 (”• “ Also started: 3 Coalmint, 8.0; - Bov, 8.3; 4 Boundary, 8.3; 9 Gold Mor“> 7.7: 6 Golden Flower, 7.0; 8 Monoloff, 7.0. Won bv half a head, half a neck between second and third. Monoloff was fourth. Time, Imin. 2 2-ssec.

RAHOTU HACK HURDLES, of 160 sovs. One mile and a half and 100 yards. IG. 11. Ryan’s Glengariff, 10.1 (Conway) 1 4 Iloroiuea, 10.10 5 3 Abbott’s Delight, 9.0 ...... (D“»eu) 3 Also started: 1 Polyphemus, 10.10, 0 Berinthla, 9.2; 6 Inaliman.O.O. Won by ten lengths, eight lengths between second and third. Berinthla was fourth. Time, 2min. 52 2-ssec.

STEWARDS HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 S. G. Lindsay’s Partial Eclipse, 7.9 (Goulsbro) 1 5 Monsogne, 7.4 - 7 Fortallce, 7.0 (G^ y }} s) ® Also started: 2 Denier, 8.9; 1 Callapat, 8.4; 4 Greenacre, 7.9; 6 Egeria, 7.0; 8 Joke Form, 7.10; 9 Miss I’akake, 7.2}. Won by three and a half lengths, two lengths between second and third. Egeria was fourth. Time, Imin. lusec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 375 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 5 E. Fryer’s Orazone, 7.9 .... (Pitcon) 1 2 Mint Leaf, 8.10 (George) 2 3 Wenday, 7.8 (P. Brady) 3 Also started: 4 Yoma, 8.12; 8 Royal Mint, 8.5; 1 Manly, 8.3; 7 Anolo, 8.1; 9 Flying Shot, 7.6}; 6 Alonsoa, 7.0. Won bv a length, a head between second and third. Alonsoa was fourth. Time, 2min. 10 4-ssec.

ATIAWA CUP. of 300-sovs. Eight furlongs and a half. 4 F. Bristol's The Warden, 7.0 (Drinkwater) 1 8 Airtight, 7.5 (Pitcon) 2 6 Soveua, 7.0 (Adlam) 3 Also started: 1 Star Comet. 5.7; 5 Royal Acre, 8.7; 7 Miss Mercia. 7.7; 2 Onward, 7.11: 5 Whisogne, 7.12}: 9 Always, 7.7; 10 Gasnapper. 7.1}; 11 Eduloff. 7.2}. Won bv a length, half a length between second and third. Royal Acre was fourth. Time, Imin. 51sec. TIKORANGI HACK STAKES, of 135 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 H. Cleland’s Gold Dawn, 9.0 (France) 1 2 Argue, 9.0 (Mills) 2 4 Owairaka, 9.0 (Goulsboro) o Also started: Rotokare, 8.6: Annoy er, 8 2:7 Merxcls, 8.1}; 3 Rillet, 8.0; 5 Tamatore. S.O: 8 Corwen, 8.0; 9 Airedale. 8.0. Won by two lengths; a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 3sec.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. Six furlongs. " 8 A. S. Cleland's Paul Lucerne, 7.13 (Pitcon) 1 2 Monaghan, 7.11} (Mills) 2 1 Te Atiawa, 8.9 (McCarthy) 3 Also started: 6 The Swell. 8.9: 9 Whenuaiiiil. 8.2: 5 Hipo, 8.2}. (coupled with Nasstori, 7.6}): 4 Sea Star. 7.4; 3 Takutama, 7.8; 7 QuillCre, 7.0; 10 Joke Form, 7.0. Won b.v half a length; the same distance between second aud third. Time, Imiu. lusec. WAIPUKURAU MEETING AMALGAMATION HANDICAP TO LOCARNO KAIHORO WINS JUVENILE AND TAHOA Dominion Special Service. Napier, December 26. The Waipukurau Jockey Club had a showery day for their summer meeting to-day. The course was in perfect order aud the attendance was a record one for

a summer meeting. The fields were large and the racing good. The totalisator handled £14,120, which was an increase o£ £SS9 on last year's total o£ £13,531. The stewards held an inquiry into the cause of Hie falls in Tahora, Porangahau and Braeburn Handicaps and found in each instance that the mishap was accidental. „ . MAIDEN RACE. There were twelve runners in the Maiden Race and Goodwill carried most money, with Topete and Imateragirl next in order. The result was in doubt almost up to the last stick, the finish being very close. Chopin won by a neck from Topere, with Merry Mixture third and Goodwill fourth. The favourite was slow at getting away. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Kaihoro was a strong order for the Juvenile Handicap, Citicle, Winnington . and King Manu being backed in that order. The public gauged the situation correctly, for the four most fancied finished in the order in which they were backed. Kaihoro won rather easily. Citicle’s rider, however, failed to draw the weight on returning to scale, and Winnington was therefore placed second and King Manu third. AMALGAMATION HANDICAP. There were three withdrawals from the Amalgamation Handicap, leaving five to go to the post. Locarno was entrusted with most money, Pale Star being second choice. Tanagra led nearly all the way, but in the straight both Locarno and Pale Star challenged, the favourite winning by a length from Pale Star, who was half, a length in front of Tanagra. Imarosebud was fourth. TAHOA HACK HANDICAP. Kaihoro with a 71b. penalty was considered unbeatable in the Tahoa Hack Handicap of a distance of five furlongs. Freezout and Brown Sugar being two next fancied. Once again Kaihoro pulled her supporters through, winning easily by two lengths from Brown Sugar, Plimmerton and Golden Shadow third and fourth respectively. King Manu fell in the straight when running just behind Kaihoro. PORANGAHAU HANDICAP. Kalos and Rabbi carried the bulk of the money between them in the Porangahau Handicap, but both got a bad run. Imperial Fame fell when in the lead between the six and seven furlongs posts, knocking Rabbi back to last and bringing down Kalos, who was unable to clear the fallen horse, although he tried to jump over. Fortunately neither horses nor riders were seriously hurt. The mishap left Jeu, High Court and Ahalama in the lead. When heads were turned for home High Court took charge, and. stalling off a run by Fairone, won by four lengths. Both first and second paid nearly double figures. BRAEBURN HANDICAP. Eleven were saddled up for the Braeburn Handicap (gentlemen riders). First Prince with J. Morris in the saddle was made a good favourite, Belgian Queen being second choice. After going a furlong Merry Mixture slipped and lost his rider. Merry Wanderer led for a time with Rakauponga and Grand National next. In the straight the field closed up. Abisogne, patiently ridden, came through in good style and won by a length from Heather Blend. Wilmoreana was third and Rakauponga fourth. OPEN FLYING HANDICAP. Eight runners were in the Open Flying Handicap, Hnikai being first selection, and Millais and Epistle next best backed. Taneagre and Millais was the order to the home bend, where Millais headed Tanagra, and went on to win by three Ingths from Tanagra. Queen’s Choice was third, and Huikai fourth. LAKE HACK HANDICAP. For the last race of the day, the Lake Hack, a field of ten faced the _ starter, favouritism resting with King s Jest, Tea Lady being second fancied. Brown Sugar and Goodwill followed closely in the betting. Charmaline led the greater part of the journey, but gave way in the straight to Tea Lady. Kings Jest, and Brown Sugar. A good finish saw Lea Lady win by half a length from King s Jest, who was a similar distance in front of Brown Sugar, with Goodwill just beating Charmaline on the iiost for fourth position. ____ DETAILS OF THE RACING By Telegraph.—Press Association. Napier, December 26. MAIDEN RACE, of 125 sovs. Weight-for-age. Six furlongs. 4 W. J. Wood’s b. g. Chopin, by Lord Quex—Tuneful, 8.4 .. (M. Gilmor.) 1 — J? Gillies’ b. g. Topere, 8.4 3 10 H. Frederickson's br. g. ,^ r err Y "“L" 3 Hirp 9 0 (M. FOVieri a Also started: 6 Heather Blend 9 Havana, 12 Bay d’Or, 11 Highland Mysterj, 1 Goodwill. - Austerity, - Baby Prince, 3 Imateagirl, 8 Silvan Dell. a Won by three-quarters of a length, a length and a half between second and third. Time, Imin. 17 3-usoc.

JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. FIV« furlongs. 1 J. F. Wall’s br. f. Kaihoro, by Lucullus—Suratura, 9.9 .. w i lsu s??2 1 3 H. Kershaw’s ch. f. Winnlngtmi, k 7.lo 4 J. H. Pearson’s b. g. King ( 3 Also started: 4 Te Awha, 7.0 (coupled with King Manu); 2 Cuticle, 7.2; i Speedmv, sLong Acre, 7.9; 6 Golden Area, 7 6-*9 Princess Elizabeth, 7.2; S Wedding Bells, 7.0. , ..g Won by two lengths from Cuticle, wi.n Winnington three lengths back. Cuticle weighed in 31b. short, and Winnmgtcn was placed second, with King Manu third. Time, Imin. 2 3-ssec. AMALGAMATION HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a. Quarter. 1 F. Armstrong’s b. g. Locarno, by Elysian—St. Annes, 8.7 (A. McDonald) 1 3 D. H. McLeod and C. H. Slater sb. g. Pale Star, 5.3 .... (J. Hockley) 2 4 C. H. Thompson’s ch. g. Ta^r!^ e u“ g Also started: 2 Imarosebud, 5 Mysturu, ’ffon by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 2mm. 13 4-ssec. TAHOA HACK HANDICAP, of 150 SOVS. Five furlongs. 1 P. F. Wall’s br. f. Kaihoro, by Lucullus —Suratura, 9.9 (J. W. Nixon) 1 3 K 7W WatS .°. D l b f:. m .\ B ”R Wn sX a e) 2 4 M.'Thomas’s’b.' g. P lim “ e^°°’ kl 7 e ’“ 3 Also started: 2 Freezeout, 8.2; 8 Golden Shadow, 5 Master Cynic, 10 Break o Day. 7.10; 11 King Manu, 6 Winnington, 7.4, 7 Atbolspear, 9 Blue Mist, 7.0. W r on by a length and a half, two lengths separating second and third. Time, Imin. 2 2-ssec. King Manu fell at the top of the straight. POBANGAHAU HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile. 4 T. White’s b. g. High Court, by Grandcourt—Taleteller, 7.3 ( M. Gilmore) 1 6 B. Burgess’s b. m. * 2 J. J. Corry’s ch. g. Rabbi., 3 Also started: 1 Kalos, 910; 3 Jen, 7.6: 7 Imperial Fame, 8 Alabama, a Piropono, 7 Won by four lengths, five lengths separating second and third. Time, Imin. 40sec. Imperial Fame fell, bringing down Kalos. BRAEBURN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Once round. 6 E M. Langley's ch. g. Abisogne, by Bisogne—Princess Ora, 11.8 fe (Mr. H. McPherson) 1 10 W. Henderson’s br. g. Heather Blend. 10.7 .... (D. R. Raymond) 2 9 W. J. Craig’S b. g. 3 Also started: 5 Atareria, 12.4; 3 Grand National. 11.6; 1 First Prince, 2 Belgian Oueen, 11.0: 4 Rakauponga, 10.9: 7 Damon, 8 Merry Mixture. 11 Merry Wanderer, 10. i. Won by three-parts of a length: half a length separating second and third. Time, 2min. 6 2-ssec. OPEN FLYING HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Frank Ormond’s br. g. Millais, by Leighton—Matty. 8.11 (C. Stratton) 1 4 C. H. Thompson’s ch. g. * 6 C Haldane’s ch. g. Queen’s Choice, 8 4 (K. B. Baker) 3 Also started: 1 Huikai. 9.0; 7 Peneus, 8.8; 3 Epistle, 5 Lipsol, 8.2; S Road Hog,

Won by a length and three-quarters, a length separating second and thtra. Time, Imin. IGsec.

LAKE HACK HANDICAP, of 150 bovs. .Six furlongs.

2 Mrs. M. G. Mclntosh’s l>. m. Ten Lady, by Tea Tray—Plash Lady, 8.1 (J. Walsh) 1 1 J. D. Ormond’s b. g. Klug's Jest, 7.0 (A. Tinsley) 2 3 R. H. Watson’s br. m. Brown Sugar, 7.7 (R. Savage) 3

Also started: 5 Royal Lineage, 9.0; 6 Pllnimerton, 7.12; 8 Nightwitch, 7 CharmaHne, 7.0; 4 Goodwill, 7.3; 10 Speedaway, 0 Blue Mist, 7.0. Won by a length, half a length separating second and third. Time, Imin. 10 ,4-ssec. WESTLAND MEETING CUP WON BY PANGOLIN By Telegraph.—Press Association. Hokitika, December 20. The Westland Racing Club's summer meeting opened to-day in perfect weather. There was a large attendance and the course was in splendid order. The fields wore small, ami the totalisator handled £7272, against £8179 on the first day last year. Results PHOENIX HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. Six furlongs and a half. 5 After Ten, 7.7 1 3 Bright Spear. 7.7 2 4 Wharfedale. 8.8 3 Also started: Scrambler, 8.12; Bowser, 7.7. Won by a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, Imln. 2-lscc. ■TASMAN HURDLES, of 100 sovs. One mile and a half. 1 Erin-Go-Bragh, 9.12 1 2 Piccaninny. 9.3 2 4 Gay Gauntlet, 9.6 3 Also started: Steelbar, 9.5 Won by two lengths, eight lengths be. tween second and third. Time, 2mln. 49 2-ssec. Westland cup, of 200 sovs. one mile; 1 Pangolin, 9.0 1 2 Smithereens, 7.8 2 3 Gold Mint, 8.7 3 Also started: Bank Draft, 8.4; Atone, 7.13; Para, 7.4; Inoe, 7.2. Won by a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. 45 4-osec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs and a half. 2 Single Spear. 8.2 1 3 Anthonie, 7.13 . 2 8 King Cheops, 8.9 3 Also - started: Tip Tree. 8.12: Silver Tray. 8.10; Note, 8.5; Greyfineh, 8.6; Fair Go. 8.1. Won by three-quarters of a length, a head between second and third. Time, Imin. 10 3-ssoc. PROVINCIAL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Some Lnd. 8.10 1 1 Lancer. 9.0 2 4 John Dlx. 8.4 3 Also started: Fairy Tidings, 9.2; Doleful Ditty. 8.8. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin. 30 4-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Sagittarius. 8.6 1 3 Snodo. 8.6 2 2 Rina Magna, 7.13 3 The only starters. Won by four lengths. Time, Imin. 16 4-ssec. GOLDFIELDS’ HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. Six and a-half furlongs. 3 Para, 7.9 1 2 Callburn. 8.0 2 1 Moorland. 9.0 3 Also started: Gaslight, 7.13. Wop by half a-length, a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 24 4-ssec.

TARANAKI ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY FITZROY HACK HANDICAP, of 135 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Calamine, 8.8; Gasnappcr, 8.3; Haveling, 8.3; Owairaka, 8.3; Fortallce, 8.0; Potanga, 7.11; Patrolet, 7.11; Miss Pakake, 7.11; Iciogne, 7.11; Theresa Bell, 7.11; Black Odin, 7.11; Royal Tour, 7.11; Dulotf, 7.11.

ELECTRIC JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Five furlongs.—Lady Quex, 9.8; Llanore, 8.7; Cool Mint, 8.2; Fancy Boy, 8.0; Boundary, 8.0; Valpre, 7.11; Airway, 7.7; Rotokare, 7.5; Barnbridge. 7.5; Potency, 7.5; Monolo, 7.3; Golden Flower, 7.2; Monoloft, 7.0; Royal Finance, 7.0, SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. Six furlongs.—Gold Dawn, 9.2; Lady Quex, 8.9; Partial Eclipse, 8.6; Monsogne, 7.11; Green Acre, 7.7; Luminary, 7.6; Egeria, 7.4; Rillet, 7.0; Joko Form, 7.0.

TARATA HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. One mile and a half and 100 yards.—Glengarlff, 10.12; Horomea, 10.13; Polyphemus, 10.7; Royal Acre, 9.9; Berinthia, 9.0; Abbott’s Delight, 9.0; Inahman, 9.0. NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile and 110 yards.—Paltonu, 9.0; Paul Lucerne, 8.7; Manly, 8.1; Hipo, 7.12; Anolo, 7.12; Wenday, 7.12; Alonsoa, 7.0, Flying Shot, 7.0. URUTI HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Ono mile and 110 yards.—Kawhakina, 8.11; Miss Mercia, 8.3; Onward, 8.2; Airtight, 8.2; Glen Star, Whisogne, 7.12; Always, 7.8: Sovena, 7.8; Viburnum, 7.5. WAREA HACK STAKES, of 135 sovs. Six furlongs.—Argue, 9.0; Cool Mint, 9.0; Merxcts, 8.0; Archieval, 8.0; Tamatere, 8.0. INGLEWOOD HANDICAP, of 210 sovs. Six furlongs.—Paul Lucerne, 9.0: Whcnuanui, 8.0; Gold Dawn, 7.13; Melissa, 7.13; Takutama, 7.5; Quillflre, 7.4; Nasstori, 7.2.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA A.J.C. SUMMER MEETING CUP WON BY DONALD (Australian Press Association.) (Rec. December 26, 10.50 p.m.) Sydney, December 26. The weather was fine for the Australian Jockey Club’s summer meeting at Randwick. There was a large attendance. Orange Prince fell in the Summer Cup and was destroyed. Results :— SUMMER CUP. One mile and five furlongs. Donald, 8.4 1 Fondant, 8.0 ...J 2 Resource, 8.7 3 Ten started. Fondant attempted to lead all the way, with Valamita, Resource, Orange Prince, Octember and Donald as his nearest attendants, but in a desperate finish Donald got tip and won by half a head, with two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 46 sec. DECEMBER STAKES. Five furlongs. Holdfast, 8.9 . 1 Twinkle Star, 8.0 2 Violin Solo, 8.5 3 Six started. Holdfast won full of running by two and a half lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. Oisec. Holdfast has now won four times in succession. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. One mile. First Division. Nut Cup, 7.12 1 Loquacious (New Zealand), 7.13 ...... 2 Frances Cyllene, 8.2 3 Twelve started. Won by two lengths, third horse three-quarters of a length off. Time, Imln. 37}sec. Second Division. Bavarde, 8.5 1' Happy New, 7.5 2 Llparl, 7.0 3 Won by a length, a length and a half between second and third. Ten started. The New Zealander Boston was fourth. Time, Imin. 38sec.

SUMMER NURSERY HANDICAP. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs and a half. Been Cello, 7.11 1 Exact, 7.9 2 Vercoola, 7.9 3 Twelve started. Won by a length and a half, three-quarters of a length between second and third. The New Zealander Passbook was fourth. Time, Imin. 7sec. V.A.T.C. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP (Rec. December 26. 10.50 p.m.) Melbourne, December 26. There was a good holiday crowd at Caulfield to-day. The weather was warm. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Harry Gavin, 7.7 1 Attraction. 8.6 2 Quirk, 8.8 3 Seventeen started. Won by two lengths, a neck separating second and third. Time, Imin. 12Jsec. Tenders for the publican’s booth and catering at the Pahiatua Racing Club's meeting will close on January 7, 1929. REHANDICAPS FOR WINTON (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Invercargill, December 26. The following are rehandlcaps for the Winton Trotting Club’s meeting:— Commissioner's Handicap.—Nona Bingen, now 108yds. behind. South Hillend Handicap.—Blue Lady, 72 yds. behind; Jock Bingen, 96yds. behind. Winton Cup.—Sunshower, 72yds. behind; Liberal, 90yds. behind. President's Handicap.—Jock Bingen. 120yds. behind. Speedwell Handicap.—Sunshower, 60yds. behind. Members' Handicap.—Fair Wave, 72yds. behind: Mona Blngcu, 108yds. behind. Farewell Handicap.—Liberal, 72yds. behW; Wilt* piyon, S4j'd*. bekwod.