Neto Year Racing Continued: Fine Weather General

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 84, 3 January 1930, Page 10

Neto Year Racing Continued: Fine Weather General

HISTORIC SURPRISES ELLERSLIE

LEADS FIELD HOME IN GRANDSTAND HANDICAP GREENAWAY’S ROYAL STAKES CONSISTENT PEGAWAY WINS CLIFFORD PLATE GLARE’S SOUTHLAND CUP The holiday racing fixtures were practically concluded yesterday, when the final days of the Auckland, Wairarapa, Marton, ’ Stratford, and Hawke’s Bay meetings were held, as well as the opening day of the Southland meeting. Fine weather prevailed generally, and this no doubt reacted favourably on the totalisator returns, which in every case showed an increase. . The following are the winners of the principal races at the various meetings:— AUCKLAND. HAWKE’S BAY. Grandstand Handicap.—Historic. New Year Handicap.—Merry Damon. Royal Stakes.—Greenaway. Final Handicap.—Dobbin. Clifford Plate—Pegaway. Bowen Handicap.—Leitrim. SOUTHLAND. WAIRARAPA. Cup.—Glare. President’s Handicap.—Piuthair. Flying Handicap.—Meadow Lark. Waihenga Handicap—Teri. STRATFORD. , MARTON. . Malone Memorial—Monsogne. Aidwort a es. iri. . . Ngaere Handicap.—Just So. Telegraph Handicap.—Aspiring.

AUCKLAND MEETING GREENAWAY WINS ROYAL STAKES HISTORIC’S GRANDSTAND HANDICAP Dominion Speci'ai Service. Auckland, January 2. The Auckland Racing Club’s summer • meeting concluded at Ellerslie in glorious weather to-day. There was a large attendance and the racing was first class. The totalisator receipts tor the d ®yj ( s er ? 761-10/-, compared with £.80,107 for the corresponding day of last year, an increase of .£4561-10/-. The total receipts for the four days' were £352,346, as against £319,048/10/- for last year, an increase of £33,387/10/-. When’ the falls occurred in the Hurdle Race J. Preston received a dislocated shoulder and B. Shaw a bruised back. . T. Green won his fourth successive Royal Stakes on Greenaway. GOODWOOD HANDICAP. Hyde Park and Merry Mint headed a great pool on the Goodwood Handicap. The favourite lost all chance by being badly cut back at the start. Tanerlri led at the end of three furlongs, and at the turn Panther, Lady’s Boy, Imperial Prince, Flying Prince, and King Emerald were all round him. Tanerlri then drew out, but he just stalled off a run by King Emerald. He won' narrowly. Antique, Flying Juliet, Merry Mint, and King Midas were all close up. The winner had made progress from the first day, and he began much better. King Emerald ran up to form, and Antique made a surprisingly good showing, as did Hyde Park, after being left. SYLVIA HANDICAP. Awaken was a good favourite for the Sylvia Handicap, and she pulled her backers through without much trouble. Awaken was first out, but Bells of Shandon and Set Fair led round the turn from Sight Draft and Awaken, when the favourite came on to win decisively from Hells of Shandon and Betterment, with Sight Draft and Set Fair next. The winner is a good and consistent filly. Bells of Shandon Is Improving, but Tremetus failed to act in the ground, which at this stage was slightly holding. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. Goshawk and Vertlgern were heavily backed in the Grandstand Handicap. Amor, Goshawk, Lucy Rose, and High Pitch were always prominent, Lucy Rose rounding the turn with High Pitch, Prodice, Corlnax and Historic handy. In a great finish Historic got up to beat Lucy Rose by a neck, with Prodlce a neck away clear of High Pitch and Corinax. Goshawk and Vertigern had every chance but failed badly. Prodice ran another sterling race, and Historic, who finished well, deceived most people, who Imagined he had trained off. He returned a'good double-figure price. Lucy Rose is back to form and is due at any time. AUCKLAND HURDLES. Even betting on the Auckland Hurdles saw King’s Guard and Elysianor at the head of the post. Pangolin and Prince Lu went out fast, but Pangolin toppled over at the second hurdle and Serang at the third. Importer fell at the five furlongs when moving up, and Prince Lu was left clear of Elysianor, with King’s Guard coming from well back. This trio were in close order at the last hurdle, where Prince Lu fell, leaving Elysianor to win nicely from King’s Guard, with Kawlni, Rahepoto, and Mashoor at intervals. King’s Guard made a great attempt to win his fourth race, but Elysianor was too good. The class was poor. Prince Lu looked a winner when he fell at the last fence ROYAL STAKES. Hunting Cry and Cylinder were heavily backed in the Royal Stakes. Tenterden soon hit the front and ,led to the turn from Cylinder, Hunting Cry, and Dunraven, Cylinder and Huting Cry were hard ,at it near the post when Greenaway came "fast to beat Cylinder by a neck, Hunting Cry being a head away clear of Eaglet. It was a splendid race, in which Cylinder may have succeeded but for a slight check at the half-mile. Hunting Cry ran a sterling race under his big weight. CLIFFORD PLATE. Pegaway was at odds-on for the Clifford Plate. It was a fine race. Pegaway, Toxeuma, Concentrate in close order made a good pace all the way at the distance. Concentrate came with a rush,, but, hard pressed, Pegaway responded and won by a head, with Toxeuma a length away. I It was a pretty race with Gray shining as a general. Pegaway held his form splendidly through the meeting and Con- 1 centrate is also, right at his top. BOWEN HANDICAP. Clmabue and Knightlike carried most money in a very even pool on the Bowen Handicap. Leitrim and Great Star ran to the front at the end of a furlong and led to the turn from Cimabue and Awarere Leitrim drew clear in the straight, and, running it right out, won decisively from Awarere, who beat Clmabue by a head. Gold Money and Knightlike being next. Leitrim improved in his third day effort. Knightlike was kept too far out of it early, and Valuation was last away and then covered a lot of extra ground. Great Star seemed to 'be feeling his previous hard races. GREY HANDICAP. Richfield was a good favourite over Arehieval in the Grey Handleap. Thurmis was badly left, Relation and ■ Archieval taking up the running from Richfield and Gay Cockade. At the turn Relation and Arehieval led Gay Cockade, Richfield and Spring Abbey. Richfield then came away to win easily from 'Arehieval, with Prince of Orange a fair third and Tuku, Nassock. Nassau ' Lady and Spring Abbey next. The winner found the drying track to his liking and’atoned for earlier bad luck. He is a good horse. Arehieval was unlucky to strike such a good one as Rich field. He Is one likely to win, but is touched in the wind. Prince of Orange, Relation and Spring Abbey are others that . should repay watching. DETAILS OF THE RACING By Telegraph.—-Press Association. GOODWOOD HANDICAP, of 506 sovs. One mile. 12 H. Rama’s Tanerlri, 7.2 (A. Eastwood) 1 3 W. Kemp’s Klug Emerald, 7.11 . (Green) 2 11 J. Asher’s Antique, 7.0 (Parsons) ' 3 Also started: 4 Prince Vai, 9.2; 5 Panther, 9.0; 1 Hyde Park, 8.9; 2 Merry Mint, 7 Lady's Boy, 8.8; 6 King Midas, 8.3; 9 Hakanoa, 13 Flying Prince, 7.9; 8 Le Choucas, 7.5;' 14 Flying Juliet, 7.4; 15 Thursby, 7.3; 10 Imperial Prince, 16 Unoco. 7.0. j'aneriri was handy trom the start and was in the lead with Panther at the home turn, with Lady's Boy and Imperial Prince next. In a great finish Tauerirl won by a neck, half a length between sec- , ond and third. Flying Juliet was fourth. Time, Imin. 41sec. BYLVIA HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 A. Alexander's Awaken, 8.10 (A. E. Ellis) 1 4 P. S. Gleeson’s Bells of Shandon, 7.2 (A. Eastwood) 2 6 H. I. Spinks and C. C. Short’s Betterment, 7.3 (J- Day) 3 Also started: 2 Sight Draft, 8.13; 3 Tremetus, 8.6; 7 Set Fair, 8.1}; 5 Caviare. 7.2; 8 Trickle, 7.0. Bells of Shandon and Set Fair were the early leaders and Set Fair turned for home ahead of Bells of Shandon, bight DraTt and Awaken. The latter won by a length and a half, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Sight Draft was fourth. Time, Imin. 17sec. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 8 E. V. Riddiford’s Historic, 9.5 (B. Morris) 1 7 A. E. Leonard's Lucy Rose, 7.0 (A. Eastwood) 2 3 F. E. Looiub’s Prodice, 8.12.. (Ellis) 3 Also started: 5 Corinax, 8.6; 2 Vertigern, 6 Seatown, 8.4; 1 Goshawk, 7.12; 4 Amor. 10 High Pitch, 9 Spearmiss, 7.0. A neck each way. High Pitch was fourth. Time, 2mln. 9 3-ssec. AUCKLAND HURDLE RACE, of 500 sovs. Two miles. 2 V. Edhouse’s Elysianor, 11,13 (W. Bowden) 1 1 R. Haunon’s King’s Guard, 12.7 (J. Smith) 2 T H. A. Swaifleld’s Kawini, 10.3 (Olive) 3 Also started: 4.Prlnce Lu, 11.0; 5 Pangolin, 10.13; 6 Master Rcley, 9.12; 3 Importer,

HAWKE’S BAY MEETING MERRY DAMON WINS NEW YEAR HANDICAP SPRINT TO DOBBIN By Telegraph.—Press Association. Hastings, January 2. Cool, beautiful weather prevailed for the second (lay of the Hawke s Bay Jockey Club’s meeting. There was another large attendance, and the course was in good order. The sum of £20,196 was put through the totalisator, as compared with £16,140 for the second day last Y e^ r » showing an increase of £4006. The total put through the machine so far is *'4l,-07, as against £35,537 for last year s meeting, an increase of £5670. AOTEA JUMPERS’ FLAT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and a furlong. 0 R. J. McDonald’s Birkbeck, 0-13 (C. Stratton) 1 5 D. H.- McLeod’S Pale Star, * 2 R. Gregory’s Jen, 9.13 (A. Corner) 3 Also started: 7 Delude, 0.13; 1 Rakauponga, 0.10: 3 Wilmorcana, 9.7; 8 Grand National, 0.3; 4 Fief- Comet, 9.0; 9 Bay d’Or, 9.5. Won by a length, with a neck between second and third. Time, Imin. 56 4-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 W. G. Flemming’s San Quex, 8.5 (G. Murray) 1 6 G. Clifton’s Trisdgne, 8.0 (V. Carroll) 2 9 H. Marshall’s Crown Link, 8.0 (A. Tinsley) 3 Also started: 3 Miss Quex, 9.0; 5 Blackpool, 8.5; 1 Merry Melody, 8.0; 10 Ata Here, 8.0: 11 Falcon, 8.0; 4 Tino Tama, 8.0; 12 Kaokaoro, 8.0; 6 Wedding Bells, 8.0; 8 Cheramy, 8.0. Won by a neck, with one and a half lengths between second and third. Kaokaoroa was left at the post. Time, Imin. 16 3-ssec. JANUARY HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Six furlongs and a half. 4 J: A. Macfarlane’s Cuticle, 7.6 (A. McDonald) 1 5 Miss K. O’Grady’s Te Awha. 7.8 (W. Horn) 2 3 Mrs. A. Gilmore's Moepai, 8.3 (M. Gilmore) 3 Also started; 1 Queen’s Choice. 0.7; 2 Moa Bird, 8.3; 6 Brown Sugar, 7.9. Won by a neck, with third horse a length away. Time, Imin. 21 3-ssec. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Five furlongs. 3 J. S. McLeod's Jenny, Diver. 7.12 (S. Anderson) 1 IH. Tupae’s Kahikatoa, 9.2 (W. Horn) 2 4 T. White’s Ruby Step, 7.4 (M. Gilmore) 3 Also started: 1 Laconic. 8.1}; 7 Prince Orby, 7.11}; 2 Rapalio, 7.6; 5 Manuire, 7.11}: 6 War-Worn, 7.3; 6 Petrarch. 7.3: 8 Futurist. 7.2}. / Won by a neck, seven lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. 3sec. NEW YEAR HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. One mile and one furlong. 3 F. Hall’s Merry Damon, 9.1 . (J. W. Nixon) 1 1 B. Dooley’s Raineses, 7.12 (H. Stuart) 2 2 A. White’s High Court, 8.7 (W. Horn) 3 Also started: 5 Queen’s Choice. 8.10: 4 King's Jest., 8.1; 6 Road Hog, 7.2}. Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. 56. 4-ssec. OMAHU HANDICAP, of 120 sovs.' One mile. 1 A. A. Small’s Head Serang, 9.6 (H. Griffith) 1 5 Mrs. M. R. Campbell’s Gipsy Fate, 7.9 (W. H. Bell) 2 7H. Tupae’s The Mug, 8.1 (V. Carroll) 3 Also started: 4 Malahat,-9.3; 6 Grattus, 8.13; 2 Plane, 8.10; 3 Autumnia. 8.7; 8 Rakaroa, 8.0; 9 Crown Emblem,' 8.0. Won by three-quarters of a length, a head between second and third. Time, Imin. 42 2-ssec. MATAPIRO FLYING HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Six furlongs. 2G. Chaffey’s Takotna, 8.6 (K. Scatton) 1 J. J. S. McLead’s My Own, 8.6 (S. Armstrong) 2 3 Mrs. M. A. Perry’s Portray, 7.7 (W. H. Bell) 3 Also started: 5 Keen, 8.1; 4 Kahn Arlki, 7.4; 6 Tino Tama, 7.4. Won by a head, with a bare length between second and third. Time. Imin. 15 3-ssec. FINAL HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 G. Johnson’s Dobbin, 8.4 (A. G. McDonald) 1 2 Mrs. A. Gilmore’s Moepai. 7.9 (M. Gilmore) 2 3 F. Benson and J. H. Jamieson’s King Wanga, .7.11 1 (P. Atkins) 3 Also started: 4 Plimmerton, 7.0}; 5 Brown Sugar, 7.1}: 6 Crown Jest, 7.0. » Won by two lengths, one length between second and third. Time, Imin. 14 2-ssec. FATALTY ON RACECOURSE By Telegraph.—Press Association. “ Marton, January 1. A shocking fatality occured on the Marton racecourse this morning, an apprnetice jockey. lan -Gregory Neich, aged 15, son of Mr. George Neich, of Clar.eville, Carterton, sustaining head injuries from which he later expired. He was schooling the horse Full Mark when the animal seemed to swerve and the lad struck his head on the distance post standing near the centre of the course.

9.7; 9 Glcnotus, 10 Rahepoto, 9.0; 8 Mashoor, 9.2;. 11 Serang, 9.1}. Prince Lu had a break on the field until the' run home, but fell at the last fence. Elysianor then took the lead, with Mashoor, Rahepoto, and King’s Guard next. Elysianor made a good run at the finish, to win by a length and a half, eight lengths between second and third. Rahepoto was fourth. Pangolin. Importer, and Serang also fell. Time, 3mln. 4Csec. ROYAL STAKES, of 1000 sovs. Six furlongs. 6 G; D. Greenwood’s Greenaway, 8.1 (Green) 1 2 A. B. Williams's Cylinder, 7.0 (Wiggins) 2 1 T. Fraser, jun.’s, Hunting Cry, 9.10 (Gray) 3 Also started: 3 Eaglet, 9.7; 4 Tenterden, 7.9; 7 Biddy’s Boy, 6.13;'5 Ddnraven, 6.13. Tenterden and Cylinder made the early running, and led into tlie straight from Hunting Cry and Dunraven. Greenaway came from well back to win by a neck, a head between second and third. Eaglet was fourth. Time, Imin. 15 2-ssec. CLIFFORD PLATE, ot 500 sovs. One mile and a quarter. IA. W. Praugley’s Pegaway, 9.3 (Gray) 1 2 R. J. Murphy's Concentrate. 9.0 (B. Morris) 2 3 F. Ormond's Toxeuma, 9.0 (Ellis) 3 Also started: 1 Count Cavour, 9.3. Pegaway went to the front early, leading tor home by a narrow margin. There was a wonderful finish, in which Pegaway won by a head, a length between second and third. Time, 2mln. 10 l-ssec. BOWEN HANDICAP, ot 500 sovs. Six furlongs. 0 Geo. Johnson’s Leitrim, 7.7 (Keeslng) 1 4 G. Paul's Awarere, 7.13 (Gray) 2 1 H. Murphy’s Clmabue, 9.3 (B. Morris) 3 Also started: 3 Great Star, 8.5; 7 Gold Money. 8.1; 2 Knightlike, 7.13; 8 White Wings. 7.4; 5 Valuation. 7.0. Leitrim ami Great Star had the best of Hie running to the turn, with Cimabue and Awarere clos# up. Leitrim won by a length, a head between second mid third. Gold Money was fourth. Time, Imin. 13 4-ssec. GREY HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. One mile. IW. Patterson’s Richfield, 9.0 (R. Reed) 1 2H. Rotherv's Arehieval, 7.4 (W. Jones) 2 9 J. H. Cheshire's I’rinee ot Orange, 7.2 (Gilmer) 3 Also started: 8 Gay Cockade, 7.12; 7 Micrometer, 7.8; 5 Llyn Dhu, 7.3; 0 Spring Abbey, 7.2; 16 Glittering Gold, 7.7; 11 Nassock, 7.13}; 14 Red Lion, 7.3; 13 Thurmis. 7.1; 10 Tuku, 17 Day Lass, 4 Nassau Lady. 3 Pedestal. 12 Relation. 15 Sports King. 70. • Relation ami Arehieval fought for the lead for most of tlie way. ami at the turn they were ahead of Gay Cockade. Richfield, and Spring Abbey. Richfield made a fast run on the rails to win by two lengths and a halt, two lengths between second and third. Tuku was fourth, lime, Imtn. 2-ssec.

FINAL DAY AT WAIRARAPA PIUTHAIR AGAIN RUSSELL HANDICAP TO FERNDEN Although heavy rain fell during the night, the track was In good order lor the concluding day of the Walrarapa Racing Club’s meeting yesterday. The weather was all that could be desired, and there was a good attendance. ■ The totalisator figures again showed an lucreuse over the corresponding day ot last year being £24,089, as against £21,646/19/for the second day last yeai. The total for the meeting was £54,083, compared with £45,742/10/- last year. RUSSELL HANDICAP. After a short delay the horses in the Russell Handicap were sent away In line. Callanmore on the rails was the first to aliuw out from Silver Coot. At the end or. a furlong Banket bad rushed into the lead, having an advantage of from two to three lengths from Silver Coot, with Fernden improving his position oii the outside of the Held. Bounding the bend Banket increased her advantage, but with two furlongs to go the field had closed on the leader, who then stopped quickly. When straightened up for tile run home Silver Coot held a slight advantage over Royal Duke, but the others were all in handy positions. Fernden, getting an opening on the rails, finished best and won by half a length from Silver Coot, who had an advantage of a length and a half over Royal Duke. Callanmore was fourth. TAWAHA WELTER. Oscar, on the rails, was the first away, but the field had not gone far when the colours of Footpad were showing out from Oscar, Waterspear, and Semper Paratus. The latter ran to the front at the fourfurlong post, and was followed into the straight by Dainty Ways and Waterspear, Footpad having dropped back to last position. Semper Paratus held on gamely iu the run home, ultimately winning by a length from Waterspear, with Oscar, who finished well, half a leugth away third. Dainty Ways and High Society were the next to finish, close up to the third horse. JUVENILE HANDICAP. The Juvenile Handicap was robbed of a great deal of Interest owing to Sir Limond, who was the popular selection, swinging round as the tapes were released, and getting left at the post. Sporting Chauce began best, but Arajean soon hit the front, leading a closely bunched field round the bend. She was the first into the straight, but held a Very slight advantage over Sporting Chance, Benign, Cessation and Ball Dress. A furlong from home AraJeau, Sporting Chanco, Masterton, and Santa Anna were racing almost abreast. Ai-ajeau, however, stalled off all challenges to win by three-quarters of a length from Sporting Chance, with Masterton a close third. Santa Anna, Ball Dress, and Cessation were the next to finish, PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. ' The start of the President’s Handicap was delayed on account of the fractiousness of Stanchion, who ultimately started from the extreme outside. Tallsker was first away, aud at the start had charge from Pluthair, Gold Bag, Make Up, Rory Mor, and Billion. At the mile post Tallsker was still In charge, Stanchion having run up into sixth position. With six furlongs to go Tallsker had an advantage of three lengths from Pluthair, Gold Bag, Make Up, Rory Mor, and Full Feather, with Billion making a forward move on the outside. Tallsker was collared on the bend, Billion leading into the straight from Rory Mor, Tallsker, Full Feather, and Pluthair. With a furlong to go the latter commenced her run and just when it appeared that she had the race won Stanchion put in an electric run on the outside of the field. He was too late, however, Piutlmir securvertiict by a neck. Rory Mor and Full Feather went past the post locked together half a length behind Stanchion. It was a great race, with Stanchion finishing over the top of the others. MOROA HANDICAP. A good dispatch was effected In the Moroa Handicap, Grecian, on the rails, assuming command from Clarendon, ,Kirlana, Emotion, Shortly, Chopiu, Imateagirl and Mothplane, who appeared to stumble. Emotion was in- second berth with two furlongs covered, while Mothplane had run into a handy position. Three furlongs from home Motliplane moved, up to the leaders and approaching the straight was In charge from Emotiou, with Clarendon showing up on the outside. The latter did best In the run home and won nicely by a length. Imateagirl, Chopin, Grecian, Motliplane and another went past the post In line, the judge placing Imateagirl second and Chopin third. The latter was some way back as the field came into the straight and did well to get up into third position. He is racing most consistently. WAIHENGA HANDICAP. • Joy Bird started Indifferently in the Waihenga Handicap, the others getting away in line. At the end of a furlong Teri had charge from Miss Ransom, Royal Lineage, Arikinui, Joy Bird, Cerf and Don Jose. Leaving the back stretch Royal Lineage and Teri were together with Miss Ransom and Cerf next. Don Jose and Joy Bird Improved their positions approaching the straight, at the entrance to which Teri (on the rails} led from Royal Lineage, Arikinui, Cerf and Don Jose. The first four were in line with a furlong to go, with Joy Bird showing up on the outside. Royal Liueage, Arikinui and Cerf were beiug bard ridden inside the distance, but Ridgway, ou Teri, never found it necessary to draw his whip. Although he won by only half a length, Teri did it nicely and appeared to have a bit in hand. Royal Lineage was half a length in front of Arikinui, with Cerf a good fourth. Joy Bird was last. GREYTOWN HANDICAP. ■ ' Fernden was scratched, leaving eight runners in the Greytowu Handicap. Rational II dwelt at the barrier, and lost several lengths. Noteworthy and Mandy were the first to show out from Manifesto, Beu Hur, and Hurly Burly. Between the three and two furlong posts Noteworthy dropped back, Mandy piloting the field into the straight. A furlong from home Mandy appeared to have the race won, though she had little to spare from Hurly Burly and Ben Hur. It was not until the last 100 yards that Rational II came into the pic-, ture. but getting a nice run on the rails Voitre pushed him through to win going away by a length and a half from Mandy, who had a length’s advantage over Hurly Burly. Ben Hur was fourth, and Agrestic last. PIRINOA STAKES. Satfnblrd was the only scratching in the Pirinoa Stakes. The horses were in a good line when the tapes were released. Domestic Trouble dwelt on the mark, and lost several lengths. Projection was the first to show out, but Wine Tray rushed into the lead before 100 yards had been covered. With two furlongs gone Wine Tray, Projection and Turnbridge were in charge. The former was done with at-the entrance to tlie straight, where General Gas and Dancing Star ran into the picture. General Gas throw out a strong challenge, but Projection was equal to the occasion, and in a punishing finish won by the best part of of a length. Dancing Star was a length and a halt away third, and Only Fair fourth. DETAILS OF THE RACING ■ By Telegraph.—Press Association. Carterton, January 2. RUSSELL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 W. Jury's Fernden, 8.11 (R. J.-Mackie) 1 5 Silver Coot, B.:'. 2 4 Royal Duke, 9.0 3 Also started: 6 Banket, 8.8; 3 Callanmore. 7.13; 2 Veronese. 7.9; 7 Moorland. 7.0. Won by half a length, third horse a length and a half behind. Time, Imlu. 14 sec. TAUAHA HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs. 5 Sir George Clifford’s Semper Paratus. 8.1 (R. Coveny) 1 3 Waterspear, 8.8 2 2 Oscar, 8.7 3 Also started: (’> Royal Opera, 8.13: 1 High Society, 8.10; 4 Dainty Ways. 8.7: 7 FootIVon' by a length, with half a length between second and. third. Time, Imin.* 29 sec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Five furlongs. 4 .1. Sullivan's Arajean. 7.8 (T. Metcalf) 1 5 Sporting Chance. 7.9 - 1 Masterton. 7.5 (The latter was coupled with Str Llmond. who was left at the post.) Also started: 1 Sir Llmond, 8.11; 3 Benign, 7.11; 2 Ball Dress, 7.8: 7 Zephyrus,

75* 6 Appledore, 7.5; 8 Santa Anna, 7.3; 8 dessatiou, 7.0; 10 Lady Ronald, 7.0. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 1 3-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. One mile, a furlong, and 80 yards. 3 R. A. McKenzie’s Pluthair, 8.5 (K. Voitre) 1 2 Stanchion, 7.7 2 6 Rory Mor, 7.2 '3 Also started: 1 Full Feather, 8.5; 5 Talisker, 7.11; 4 Billion, 7.7; 7 Make Up, 7.6; 8 Courageous, 7.3; 9, Gold Bag, 7.0. Won by a short neck, third horse a length away. Time, 2min. 0 4-ssec. MOROA HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. One mile. 4 D. McLeod's Clarendon, 8-11 1 1 Imateagirl, 8.0 2 3 Chopiu, 8.10 3 Also started: 2 Grecian, 8.5; 0 Shortly, 7.9; 7 Klrlana, 7.6; 5 Mothplane, 7.1; 8 Emotion, 7.0. Won by a length, with second, third, fourth, and fifth bunched close. Time, Imin. 41 2-ssec. WAIHENGO HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. 5 H. T. Hume’s Teri, 8.11 (A. McCormac) 1 3 Royal Lineage, 8.1 2 2 Arikinid, 8.11 ... 3 Also started: 7 Joybird, 8.2; 1 Miss Ransome, 8.1; 4 Don Jose, 7.0; 6 Cerf, 7.7. Won by half a length, with the same distance between second and third. Time, Imin. 27 l-ssec. GREYTOWN HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 C. Boyle’s Rational 11, 7.12 (K. Voitre) 1 6 Mandy, 7.13 - 1 Hurly Burly, 8.13 • • 3 Also started: 7 Push, 7.13; 3 Ben Hur, 7.5; 4 Noteworthy, 7.13; 5 Manifesto, 7.0: 8 Agrestic, 7.0. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 14sec. PIRINOA STAKES, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. All 9.0. 1 W. E. BldwlU’s Projection (C. Ridgway) 1 6 General Gas - 2 Dancing Star S Also started: 9 Winetray, 4 Hystride, 8 Silver Feru, 7 Only Fair, 5 Domestic Trouble, 3 Tunbridge, 10 Spearset. Won by a neck, with third three lengths away. Time, Imin, 15sec. SOUTHLAND MEETING GLARE TAKES THE CUP MEADOW LARK WINS x FLYING HANDICAP By Tel e i-> ra Ph* —Press Association. Invercargill, January 2. The first day of the summer meeting of the Southland Bacing Club was held today in beautiful weather and drew a large attendance. The track was slifW •homing The totalisator handled £20,269/10/as against £21,207/10/- for last year. Results are as follow: — AVENAL HURDLE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a half. 1 G J Barton’s Antrim Boy, 10.13 (W. Cooper) 1 3 J. Simpson’s Red Heather, 10.7 (A. YoungmauJ 2 2 Mrs W. G. Renwick’s Beauty Light, 1012 (H. Anderton) 3 Also started: 4 Gayoma, 9.10; 5 Nincompoop, 9.8; 7 Calham, 9.0; 6 Toa Taua. a °Won by five lengths, with IrnM a length between second and third. Gayoma was fourth. Time, 2min. 52sec. HOPEFUL STAKES HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 6P. On’s Waterpower, car. 7.11 . (W. Hagan) 1 5 A. C. Mill's Charmaine, 7.6 (E. J. Ross) 2 3 J. M. Simpson’s Rosy Morn, 7.11 \ (L. Woolford) 3 Also started: 1 Compensation, 9.0; 2 Shirada, 7.6; 4 Consono, 7,6. Wou by two lengths and a halt, with half a length between second and third. Compensation was fourth, lime, Imm. 4 l-ssee. FLYING HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 J. Lindsay's Meadow Lark, 9.8 (B. Brodie) 1 4 C. A. Shiel’s Blue Metal, 7.2 . . (A. Leckie) 2 3 Grieve Bros.’ Jack a Dandy, carried 71a ; (L. J. o Also started: 1 Caterpillar, 8.2; 8 Tin Tin, 8.2; 5 Sudden Storm, carried 7.1}, 10 Red Boa. 7.0; ll .Coomassie 7.0 9 Battle Flag. 7.0; 7 I’rancolin, i.O, 8 hull Ming, U Wou by two lengths, with third horse three-quarters of a length behind, brancoliu was fourth. Time, Imin. 16sec. NEW YEAR HANDICAP, of 160 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 A. S. Joues's High Speed, 8.0 (J. Dooley) 1 4 P. Delargey’s Valuator, carried 7.4} (C. W. Brodie) 2 5 A. Chisholm’s Poor Boy, 7.7 (F. Fergus) 3 • Also started: 6 Sea Guy, carried 7.10; 9 Leading Boy, 7.12; 13 Anahera, 7.12; 8 Remindful, carried 7.4; 11 West Dome, carried 7.15: 16 Lady Wlutou, carried 7 10} • 12 Some Queen, 7.7; 7 Night Attire, carried 7.8; 6 Pink Sunrise, carried 8.2}; 1 Banner Boy, 7.7; 14 Bachelor Boy, carried 7.4}; 17 Statice, carried 8.2; 2 Coupling. carried 7.2; 15 Baflln Boy, carried 7.2; 10 Sentinel Lad, carried 7.8}. and Miss Redowa. 7.7 (coupled). Won by one and a half lengths, with half a length between second and third. Remindful was fourth. Time, Imin. 18sec. INVERCARGILL CUP HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 3 J W. Lowe’s Glare, 7.4 (F. Fergus) 1 7 P T. 'Z'gan’s Night Lad, 7.11 (W. Hogan) 2 r> W T Hazlett’s Latin Quarter, 7.11 (F. J. McKay) 3 Also Stalled: 1 Celerity 11, 9.0; 8 Black Duke, 8.13; 6 Queen Balboa, 8.7; 9 Taboo, carried 8.11; 4 Royal Saxon, carried 8.5; 2 Wlngatui, 7.12; 10 Tcheka, 7.0. Won by one and a quarter lengths, with

a neck between second and third. Tcheka was fourth. Time, 2mln. lOsec. ORETI HARNESS' TROT, of 210 sovs.; class, 3.38. One mile and a half.

9 J. F. Grant’s Thrift, scr. .. (O. Reed) 1 7 S. G. Inder’s Erin’s Advance, 6yrs., 12yds. behind (Owner) 2 6 A. Lindsay's Evening Sun, scr. (E. Mitchell)- 3

Also started; 3 Red Chimes, scr.; 16 Toby Tyllum, scr., and Knight Commander, scr. (coupled); 5 Free Chimes, 11 Wave Soon, 2 Satin King, 8 Ellegro, scr.; 6 Suuflre, scr., coupled with Evening Sun; 14 Baker Girl, scy.; 4 Captain Wrack, 12yds. behind; 1 Erin Chimes, 12yds. behind, 'aud Suucross, 36yds. behind, coupled; 10 Black Friar, 24 yds. behind; 12 Nelbar, 24yds. behind; 17 Glen Wilkes, 24yds. behind; 15 Lady Zita, 36yds. behind; 13 Musical Chimes, 36yds. behind. Won by two lengths, with oue length between second and third. Satin Klug was fourth, Times, 3mln. 30 2-ssec., 3min. 35 2-ssec., 3mins, 37sec. WAIKUVI HANDICAP, of 165 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 R. Tobi H's .Impertinence, 8.2 with penalty (B. Brodie) 1 2J. Graham’s Abbeville, 7,7 (L. J. Ellis) 2 4 J. M. Samson's Jock o’ Hazeldean, carried 7.0 (F. Ingram) 3 Also started: 5 Flying Binge, 8.4; 9 Battle Maid, 7.6; 6 Some Form, carried 7.1; 8 Night Maid, carried 7.5}; 11 Viriegrove. carried 7.0; ’l2 Cetehella, carried 7.0}; 3 Dumblane, carried 7.0; 10 Leading Boy, carried 7.2}; 7 Flash, 7.0; 13 BirdWOOd, 7.0. Won by one and a quarter lengths, with third one and three-quarter lengths behind. Time, Imin. 30 2-ssec. WAIHOPAI HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Oue mile. 3 P. Treacy’s Camisader, 8.0 (P. Powell) 1 6 J. E. Roger’s Red Racer, 7.8 (C. W. Brodie) 2 4 W. Swale’s Money Mine. 8.9 (J. Dooley) 3 Also started: 1 Lucky Light. 8.3; 5 Some Rose, 7.13; 7 Gold Tinge, carried 7.5; 2 Sparklinp Eyes, 7.5; 8 Red Sea, 7.0. Won by two and a half lengths, with one length between second and third. Some Hose was fourth. Time, Imin. 43 2-ssec. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY By Telea-aph.—Press Association. Invercargill, January 2. GLADSTONE HURDLES, of 200 sovs. Oue mile and three-quarters. —Antrim Boy, 11.8; Dubious, 10.8; Red Heather, 10.7; Maungamoe, 9.10; Gayoma, 9.8. ROSLYN TROT (harness), of 220 sovs.; 450 class. Two miles.—Black Friar, Red Chimes, Cathedral Spire, Knight Commandtr, scr.; Erin’s Advance, 12yds. behind; Streak, 12yds. behind; Hushabye, Sunshade, Sunbell, Suncross, 24yds. behind; Maybird, Imperial Bingen, Meteor, 36yds. behind; Liberal, 96yds.’ behind. SHORTS HANDICAP, of 275 sovs. Six furlongs.—Meadow Lark, 10,1; Royal Saxon, 9.0; Rin Tin Tin, Caterpillar, 8.0; Quantum, 7.8; Blue Metal, 7.5; Sudden Storm, 7.3; Jack a Dandy, 7.2; Battle Flag, Francolin, 7.0. SUMMER HANDICAP, of 170 sovs. Seven furlongs.—lmpertinence, 9.2; Salmo Saiar, Flying Binge, 8.0; Abbeville, 8.1; Battle Maid, 7.9; Insolence, 7.5; Takaka, Academy, Nightmaid, Dumblane, 7.4; Vinegrove, 7.3; Sea Gay, 7.1; Saucy Maid, Skysign, Birdwood, Coupling, 7.0. SOUTHLAND HANDICAP, of 000 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Celerity 11, 9.0; Taboo, 8.11; Queen Balboa, King Balboa, 8.7; Night Lad, Glare, 8.4; Latin Quarter, 8.0; Circulation. 8.0; Wlngatui, 7.13: CS NURSERY 'handicap, of 150 sovs. Five furlongs.—Compensation, 9.0; Water Power, 8.7; Rosy Morn, 7.12; Charmaine, 7 ‘r6sedale Handicap, of ioo ‘sovs. Six furlongs— Inevitable, 9.6; Full 8.9; Attractive Lady, High Speed 7.11, nrv Area Wise Choice, 7.10; Cetechella,, Sea X Gay, 7.8; Coupling. Lorette, Poor Boy, Miss Redowa, Positive Trahao, Night Attire. Anahera, Bachelor Boy, 7.7. “final HANDICAP, of 270 sovs. One mi le.lTaboo, 9.12; Royal Saxon, 98, Tcheka, 7?i3?’Re 8 d itace" C 7AI; Some 7 10; Glenrowan. 7.3; Sparkling Eyes, Red Sea, Red Boa, Coomassie. 7.0. Nominations for all events at the annual meeting of the Ashhurst-Pohangina Racing Club on Januarv 22 will close on at 9p m The telegraph office at Ashhurst all events at the summer did excellent work during the three days at Manlwatu, the starting being one of the features of the meeting. PERTH CUP (Received 5.5. g The following was the result of the PERTH CUP, of 25Q0 sovs. miles Coolbarro. 8.0. (Miner 2 second and third. Time, 3mln. 2u%sec. SALE OF POLYXENA. Bv Telegraph I'rew- association. Auckland, December 31, Polyxena was sold by J. T. Jamieson to H. R. Telford, lessee of Phar Lap, and will be sent to Australia. FIXTURES. Jan. 2, 3—Southland R.C. Jan. 7, B—Reeftou8 —Reeftou J.C. Jnn I), 11—Thames J.C. Jan. 11, 13—Vincent J.C. Jan 15, 16—Foxton R.C. Jan 17, 18—Oamaru J.C. Jan. 18—Bay of Islands R.C. Jan. 18. 20, 22—Wellington R.C. Jan 22—Asiihurst • Pohanginn R.C. Jan 25—Wairlo J.C. Jan 25— Wtipapaltnurl J.C. Jan. 28. 30—Wairoa R.C. Jan. 29—Clifden R.C. Jan. 29, 30—Pahlatua R.C. Jan. 29, Feb. I—Takapuna J.C.

MARTON MEETING STAKES WON BY OTAIRI ASPIRING TAKES THE SPRINT (By Telegraph.—From "The Watcher.”) Marton, January 2. The summer meeting of the Marton Jockey Club concluded to-day in glorious weather. There was a good attendance, and the track provided excellent going. The principal event, the Aidworth Stakes, was won by Otairi, while Aspiring took the sprint. Totalisator receipts wer® a trilie above those for the corresponding day last year, being £21,757, as against £21,548. The total for the meeting was £49,743, a decrease of £1407 on last New Year meeting. JUNCTION PLATE. With Acora out of the opening event backers went for Equltant and Habit, expressing a decided opinion that the former was nearly a certainty, but they burnt their fingers. Habit winning handily. Equitant began best from Habit, and then came the bunch, in which Bay Acre. Catherin of Aragon, Wee Acre, and Just an Idea were the most prominent. Equitant led into the straight, but Habit woie her down In the run home to win by threequarters of a length. Just an Idea was four or five lengths back third, well clear of Qutaola who was followed by Catherine of Aragon and Bayacre. The leading pair outclassed their opponents. Habit is now racing much more solidly than hitherto. SECOND HACK HURDLES. The first day’s winner, Aurora Borealis, was favourite in a good betting pool in the hurdles, and with an ounce would have won again. Borsalene made the running from Vinella. Call Again, and Skyrider, Aurora Borealis tailing off. There was no material change until the home turn, where Aurora Borealis was moving up fast. Vinella and Skyrider jumped to the front at the second last hurdle, and were followed Into the straight by Aurora Borealis. The trio were practically on terms at the last fence, and. once over, there was a desperate race. Vinella winning by a head from Aurora Borealis, who was a couple of lengths ahead of Skyrider. Call Again was a poor fourth, followed by Borsalene. who nearly fell at the last fence. It looked as If Aurora Borealis should have won. Borsalene will win races when she learns to jump properly. THE ALDWORTH STAKES. Otairi made amends for his bad luck the first day by leading all the way in the Aidworth Stakes, and scoring a comfortable victory. When settled down in the running Otairi led from First Acre, Avro, and Keddar, bunched, then Hoylake, with Silver Paper whipping in. There was no change until well down the back stretch, where Hoylake ran up on the outer of Keddar. Then on the turn Avro got chopped back, Silver Paper making a forward move. Otairi led into the straight from First Acre, Keddar, Hoy lake, and Sliver Paper. The latter quartet was well bunched. Silver Paper threw out a challenge, but Otairi could not be reached, and won by a length and a half from Silver Paper, who beat First Acre by three-quarters of a length. Avro was fourth, and then came Hoylake and Keddar. In view of the winner’s great race at Awapuni the last day with 7.13. he was well in to-day at 7.7, and he gave nothing a chance. Silver Paper ran a creditable race. He looked dangerous at one stage, but was weakening again at the finish. First Acre, who went out a good favourite, was beaten a good way from home, and Hoylake ran ungenerously. ELECTRIC HANDICAP. A bad start completely spoiled the chances of the favourite, Statuary, in the hack seven and he ran so well afterwards that with an even break he would have been hard to beat. They went off in straggling order. Patearoa jumping away in front, from Marlca and Glenomine. then YVarfiUe, Spearform and Llmosiu. Marlca and Glenomine joined Patearoa on the home turn and they led into line from Limosin and Warfllie. Once straightened up Limosin challenged and got up to beat Patearoa by a head. Glenomine was a iouple Of lengths away third with Wariille a moderate fourth. Statuary was next, followed by Phastar. Goldlike, Valma and Fine Acre. The winner was not away over-well, but he was good enough, to win. Phastar and Fine Acre were amongst those who got oft badly, and under the circumstances they ran well. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Aspiring won the open sprint event comfortably. She and Freehold were evenly backed. The Raider, Freehold and Aspiring ran in company to the straight, where Aspiring forged ahead to beat hreehold by a length and a half, with Broad Acre two lengths away third clear of The Raider. , . It was easy money for the winner. The Raider raced below form at the meeting. LADIES’ BRACELET. The Bulls bracket, Brigadier Bill and Red Lane, started favourites for the gentlemen riders’ race, but both were well beaten. Th'e race provided an interesting finish between the second favourite, Pahu. aud the veteran Imperial Spark, in which Mr. J. Morris was seen to advantage on the winner, Pahu, getting home oleverlv by a neck. Red Lane was five, lengths back third, with Brigadier Bill fourth, followed by Limosin and Some Red. TURAKINA HANDICAP. High Flautin started a red hot order in the live-horse field for the open seven furlong race. He tailed the others, who were led by Malayan to the straight, and then came away to score with ease by three lengths, Malayan hanging on to beat Second Thought for second by a neck. Briar Root was a couple of lengths back fourth, with Rol de Vai tailed off. Malayan gave an improved showing, but he had no chance with the winner, and he will have to improve a lot more to win a good race here. .FAREWELL HANDICAP. It was not hard to “pick” the last event on the card, and backers summed up correctly in favour of Acora and Tea Taster, Tea Taster led Acora and Rule Britannia to the straight, where Acora came on and won by three lengths from Tea Taster, who beat Acreline by a similar margin. Look Out was fourth, followed by Rule Britannia and Whenuatonga. Acora outclassed her opponents, and Is a smart filly who has not done winning yet. Tea Taster had every chance. Rule Britannia did not get away as smartly as usual, but she was soon up, and had every 1 chance. She ran below her form. Look Out ran a fair. race. DETAILS OF THE RACING JUNCTION PLATE, of 140 sovs.; second 20 sovs., third 10 sovs. For two and three-year-olds.. Five furlongs. | 2 H. McManaway’s blk. f. Habit, by , Lesplan—Cowl, 3yrs„ 8.4 (C. D. France) 1 1 S J. Gibbons’s br. f. Equltant, 3yrs., 8.11 (L. G. Morris) 2 3 C It. S. Paterson’s’ch. g. Just an Idea, 3yrs„ 7.6. car. 7.7} (A. Fratus) 3 Also Started: 9 Quinola, 7.0, car. 7.8 (D. Farrell); 11 Wee Acre. 7.3 (It. Marsh). 8 Koval Routine, 7.2 (W. Broughton) : 4 Bay A.ci’o 7.2, car. 7.4 (J. Barry) : 10 Sea Scout, 7 0 car, 7.3 (N. Voitre): 5 Catherine of Aragon, 7.0, car. 7.2 (It. J. Anderson); 6 Emerald Abbey. 7.0 (W. Taylor); 7 He Wanga. 7.0, car. 7.4 (C. Davis). Won by three-quarters of a ’®“Sth, five lengths between second and third, yuinola was fourth. Time. I’hin. 2 1-osec. (Winner trained by E. J. Murtagh, Trentham.)

STRATFORD MEETING ? MONSOGNE WINS MEMORIAL NGAERE HANDICAP TO JUST SO By Telegraph - Press Association. Stratford, January 2. The second day of the Stratford races .was held in splendid weather with a good attendance, and the track was In good order. The totalisator handled for the day £25,249, a decrease of £1147/10/- as compared with the corresponding day last year. For the meeting the total was £52,069 as compared with £53,533 last year, a decrease of £1464. Results are as follow :— ELECTRIC JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Clever, 9.5 • (Grylls) 1 2 Green Linnett, 7.5 2 3 Goldzone, 7.4 3 Also started: 5 Ngapara, 7.7}; 7 Pauatrope, 7.3}; 4 Kilting, 7.0; 8 Miss Chatter, 7.0, 6 Lady Lulu, 7.11}. Won by a head, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 4 3-ssec. CARDIFF MAIDEN HANDICAP, ' of 125 sovs. Six furlongs. I Fortalice, 8.10 (Grylls 1 II Corwen, 8.0 J... 2 6 Coalbag, 8.0 3 Also started: 2 Cyrille,. 8.10; 1 Rossferry, 8.10; 10 Homewood, 8.3; 8 Varsity, 8.2; Lady Lucerne, 8.2; 9 Monoie, 8.0; 4 Araukuku, 8.0; 5 Bon Eve, 8.0. Won by half a head, a nose between second and third. Time, Imin. 17 4-ssec. MALONE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 375 sovs. Nine furlongs. 7 Monsogne, 7.0 (Adlam) 1 1 Orazone, 8.5 2 2 Yoma, 8.5 3 Also started: 4 True Blood, 7.13; 6 Hipo, 7.10; 5 Bonogne, 7.7; 2 Wenday, 7.2; 8 Calamine, 7.0. Won by a length and a half, with one length between second and third. Time, Imin. 59 3-ssec. STRATHMORE PACK HANDICAP, ot 150 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Valpre, 9.4 (Grylls) 1 4 Tenacre, 8.2 2 3 Abbess, 8.13 3 Also started: 2 Anbridge, 7.10; 6 Tentcall, 7.5; 5 Animated, 7.0; 7 Gold Tree, 7.0; 8 Alsated. • 7.0. Won by a nose, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, imin. 4 2-ssec. MAKURI HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. One mile and a half. 2 Panorama, 11.8 ........ (L. Dulieu) 1 7 Joke Form, 9.0 2 3 Whisogne, 9.0 3 Also started: 1 Royal Acre, 11.8; 4 Quillfire, 9.2; 6 Whenuanui, 9.0: 9 Michael Shimose. 9.0; 9 Copey. 9.0; 5 Waitaunaha. 9.0. Won by half a length with third horse a head behind. Time, 2mln. 52 4-ssec. TOKO HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half. 2 Pompeius, 8.11 (Brady) 1 1 Manly, 9.5 2 5 Kawhaklna, 8.3 3 Also started: 8 Mint Leaf, 8.6; 3 Glena Bay, 8.4; 6 Vivo, 8.1; 7 Flying Shot. 8.0; 4 Auctioneer, 8.0. Won by a length, with a head between second and third. Time, Imin. 53 2-ssec. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sova. Six furlongs. 3 Green Acre, 7.10 (M, Pine) 1 1 Monalof, 8.1 2 6 Fortalice, 7.4 3 Also started: 2 Singer, 8.7; 5 Peg Black, 7.8; 4 Latakia. 7.5; 7 Our Nancy, 7.0. Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 16 4-ssec. NGAERE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Just So. 7.12 (Taylor) 1 3 Llanore, 7.0 2 4 Hopwood, 7.0 3 Also started: 2 Melissa, 8.3; 5 Gold Dawn, 7.12; 7 Oration, 7.4; 6 Macroom. 7.3; 8 Monaghan, 7.0. Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 15 3-5 sec. JOCKEY FINED. After inquiry by the stewards the jockey L. Dulieu was fined £2 for failing to ride out his mount, Singer, in the County Hack Handicap, thus losing third money. 1 A. Trevor’s b. g. First Acre, aged. 7.10 (J. Barry) 3 Also started: 4 Hoylake, 8.2 (E. Manson) ; 6 Avro, 7.6 (R. Marsh); 5 Keddar. 7.5 (C. Davis). Won by a lengths and a half, threequarters of a length between second and third. Avro was fourth.. Time, Imin. 51 3-ssec. (Winner trained by L. Knapp, Awapuni.) ELECTRIC HACK. HANDICAP, of 140 sovs.; second 20 sovs., third 10 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 W. Green’s br. g. Limosin, by Llmond—lntrigue, 4yrs., 7.8 (A. Fratus) 1 3 C. Louisson’s b. g. Patearoa, syrs., 7.7, car. 7.2 (W. Broughton) 2 9 Trevor and McMillan’s br. g. Glenmine, 3yrs., 7.8 ' (C. Davis) 3 Also started: 4 Fine Acre, 8.4, car. 7.13 (R. J. Anderson); 1 Statuary, 8.3 (J. Bary); 8 Goldlike, 7.8, car. 7.3 (R. Marsh); 6 Marlca, 7.8, car. 7.3 (N. Voitre); 11 Warfille. 7.7, car. 7.2 (IV. Taylor); 7 Rich Harvest, 7.6, car. 7.1 (B. Knowles); 5 Phastar, 7.6, car. B.l} (E. Manson); 13 Spearform, 7.0, car. 7.1} (R. Webby); 10 Potoatorm, 7.0, car, 8.5} (C. Broughton); 12 Hatteras, 7.0. car. 7.7} (D. Farrell): 12 Valma, 7.0, car. 8.0 (H. Picton). Won by a head, two lengths between second aud third. Warfille was fourth. Time. Imin. 31sec. (Winner trained by H. Brown, Trentham.) TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; second 30 soys., third 15 sovs. Six furlongs and 37 yards. 1 J. Faulk’s b. f. Aspiring, by Some Boy ll—Silver Peak, 3yrs„ 8.3, 7.12 (N. Broughton) 1 2 W. McA. Duncan’s ch g Freehold, 4yrs., 8.7 (L. G. Morris) 2 4 W. White’s b g Broad Acre, 6yrs„ 7.10 (N. Voitre), 3 Also started: 3 The Raider, 9.4 (J. Barry). , Wou by a length and a half, two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. 10 l-ssec. (Winner trained by W. Stone, Riccarton.) LADIES’ BRACELET, of 110 sovs., second 10 sovs., third 5 sovs.; gentlemen riders. One mile aud 137 yards. 2 J. P. Coyle’s br g Pahu. by Warplane —Sarto mare, 4yrs., 10.7 (Mr. J. Morris) 1 3 R. E. Hatch’s blk g Imperial Spark, aged, 11.13 .... (Mr. J. J. Waller) 2 1 J. Bull’s br g Red Lane, 6yrs„ 10.11 (Mr. K. McK, Dunean) 3 Also started: 1 Brigadier Bill, 11.6 (Mr. C. Bull), coupled with Red Lane; 4’Limosa, 11.5 (Mr. J. Matheson); 6 Revel, 10.12 (Mr C. R. Stanfield) ; 5 Some Red, 10.11 (Mr. J. Moore); 7 Bourgeois. 10.7 (Mr. C. J. Toxward). IVon by a neck, five lengths between second and third. Brigadier Bill was fourth. Time, Imin. 55 4-ssec. (Winner trained by Owner, Awapuni.) TURAKINA HANDICAP, of 185 sovs.; second 25 sovs., third 10 sovs. About seven furlongs. 1 R. Grace's b. g. High Faintin', by Grandeourt—Table Talk. 4yrs.. 9.7 (L. G. Morris) 1 4 B. H. Edkin’s b. c. Malayan. 3yrs.. 8.5 (E. Manson) 2 2 11. J. Staadbrldge's b. g. Second Thought, Oyrs.. 8.5 .... (J. Barry) 3 Also started: 4 Koi de Vai. 8.10. car. 8.5 (F. Boxall): 3 Briar Root, 8.4. car. 7.13 (W Broughton). Won by three lengths, a neck between second and third. Briar Root was fourth. Time, Imin. 31sec. (Winner trained by F. Tilley. Fordell.)

SECOND HACK HURDLES of 140 sovs.; second 20 sovs., tliird 10 sovs. About one njile and a half. 3 J. Brice's br. in. Vinella, by Warplane—Cavella, syrs„ 9.8 (C. Robinson) 1 1 F. R. Waller’s br. m. Aurora Borealis, 6yrs„ 11.0 < H - 9 urt) 2 4 J P. Coyle’s ch. m. Skyrider oyrs., 9 13 (A. Hobson) 3 Also started: Borsalene. 9.7 (M. A. Nicol); 5 Cull Again, 9.3 (Alister McDonald) : 7 Four Aces. 9.3 (A. E. Stratton); 0 Calculation, 9.0 (A. Skipper). Won bv a head, two lengths between second and third. Call Again was fourth. Time, 2min. 49sec. , , , (Winner trained by L. Knapp, Awapuni.)

FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 140 sovs.; second 20 sovs.. third 10 sovs. ■ Five furlongs. 1 A. T. Gatrell's b. f. Acora. by Acre — Cora Ora. 3yrs.. 9.3 (L. G. Morris) 1 2 J. H. McDonald’s b. g. Tea Taster, 4 yrs., 8.0 (J. Barry) 2 7 P. McLachlan’s br. f. Acreline. 3yrs., 7.0 (W. Broughton) 3

ALDWORTH STAKES, of 350 sovs.; second 50 sovs.. third 25 sovs. One mile and 137 yards. 3 K. MeK. Duncan’s b. g. Otairi by Paper Money—lsobel, syrs„ 7.7 (A. Fratus) 1 2 J. Faulk’s b. g. Silver Paper, 4yrs., 8.7 (C. D. France) 2

Also started: 8 Arrowzone, 7.13, car. 7.8 (D. Farrell); 3 Rule Britannia, 7.0, car. 7.4* (R Marsh): 6 Whenuatonga, 7.3 (R. J. Anderson); 4 Abbey Queen, 7.3. car. 7.0} (N. Voitre): 5 Look Out, 7.3. car. 7.4 (C. Davis): 9 Derry Belle, 7.1, car. 7.4} (P Butler); 10 Royal Queen, 7.0 (W. Taylor). Won by three lengths, a similar distance between second and ithlrd. Look Out was fourth. Time, Imin. 1 l-ssec. (Winner trained by J. T. Morris, Marton.)

TROTTING CANTERBURY PARK MEETING HAROLD THORPE WINS CHIEF EVENT By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christchurch, January 2. For the second day of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s summer meeting the weather was fine and the attendance good. The track was slightly holding at the start, but improved later. The day’s totalisator investmetns amounted to £36,544/10/-, compared with £33,405 on th ecorrosponding day last year. The total for the meeting Is £71,060/10/-, against £61,836 last year. Results are as follow:— PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (harness), of 225 sovs. For unhoppled trotters: 3.36 class. One mile and a half. 4 Neale and Deyell’s Jock Bingen, scr. (J. Bryce) 1 1 A. Aitchison’s Great Nelson, scr. (J. McLennan) 2 5 W. R. Black’s Scuttle, scr. (M. B. Edwards) 3 Also started: 9 Repute, 6 Tot Logan, 10 Rustle, 14 Avalanche, 13 Accumulator, scr.; 11 Quickfire, 7 Mount Royal, 3 Boneta and New Metford bracketed, 12yds. behind; 2 Admiral Bingen, 24yds. behind; 8 Ukulele Lady, 28yds. behind; 12 Young Carbine, 60yds. behind. Won by three lengths, five lengths between second and third. Ukulele Lady, was fourth. Time, 3.36 4-5. PREBBLETON HANDICAP (harness), of 250 sovs.; 3.30 class. One mile and a half. . I T. Brankin’s Lough Neagh, scr. (D. Withers) 1 II T. H. McGirr’s Baynut, 36yds. behind (Owner) 2 8 B. J. Mackie’s Ricardo, 12yds. behind .'.... (M. B. Edwards) 3 Also started: 3 Blue Glen, 9 Great Abdallah, 12 Schoolmate, 10 Young Bingen, scr.; 5 Mac Dillon. 2 Haydock, 6 Golden Ore, 13 Erin's Lynn, 12yds. behind; 4 Morning Sun, 24yds. behind; 7 Warepa, 48yds. behind. Won by a neck, one length and a hair between second and third. Morning Sun was fourth. Time. 3.31 2-5. PARK HANDICAP (harness), ot 800 sovs.j 4.31 class. . Two miles. TEE. Husband’s Harold Thorpe, scr. ' (M. B, Edwards) 1 3 D. R. Renell’s Sunshower, scr. (R. B. Berry) 2 1 H. M. Boyle’s Lindbergh, 12yds. behind (C. S. Donald) 3 Also started: 3 Jean McElwyn, 12yds. be-, hind (bracketed with Sunshower); 5 Dillon Huon, 12yds. behind, and Maiwharlti, 24yds. behind (bracketed); 4 Pluto. 9 Talent, 2 Athalone, 12yds. behind; 6 Harvest Child, 24yds. behind; 8 King Pointer. 10 Logan, Chief. 48yds. behind. Won by three-quarters ot a length, three lengths between second and third. Athalone was fourth. Time, 4min. 33sec. MIDDLETON HANDICAP (saddle), ot 250 sovs.; 4.45 class. Two miles. STH. McGirr’s Wakataua, 24yds. behind (M. Schwon) 1 1 B. G. C. Munro’s Kid Logan, 48yds. behind (F. Price) 2 2 T. W. GudseH’s Denver’s DoU. scr. (M. B. Edwards) 3 Also started: 6 Awalti, 8 Audrey DlUon, scr : 7 Wild Spur, 12yds. behind: 5 Kantoma, 36yds. behind; 4 Anon, 48yds. beU Won by four lengths, three lengths between second and third. Await! wa® fourth. Time. 4mln. 41 1-osee.

HORNBY HANDICAP (harness), of 350 bovb. For unhopplod trotters, 4.41 class. Two miles.'" 3 D. Teahen’s Lenwood, 12yds. j5 F. J. Docherty-s Also started: 2 Peter Lin, 10 Nelson Boy, scr ■ 4 Tonic, 12yds. behind, and Belmont, 24yds. behind, bracketed; 13 ProueL 6 Bingen Starr, 12yds. behind, 13 Audomlnlon, 24yds. behind; 8 Nighborn, 36yds. behind; 9 Master Audo, 48yds. behind; 11 Bonny Spec, 72yds. behind; 7 Native Star, 108yds. behind. Won by a head, three lengths between second and third. Bonnie Belmont was fourth. Time, 4min. 42 2-ssec.

SELWYN HANDICAP (harness), of 400 sovs.; 2.46 class. One mile and a quarter. 5 P. Brown’s Roi L’Or, 48yds. behind (A. Smith) 1 10 J. F. Cannell’s Billy Sea, 12yds. behind ‘ ’ S'" Stab®* 4 ) 2 2 G. McMillan’s Dundas Boy, 36yds. behind .........B. Berry) 3 Also started: 11 Jolly Pet, 7 Ungfield. 8 Hector’s Own, 4 Glenelg, scr.; 2 Zenith, 15 Away, 12yds. behind; 6 Harvest Child. 12 yds. behind, and Talaro, 36yds. behind, bracketed; 12 Quality, 13 Waltaki Girl, 9 Cardinal Logan, 2 Jean McElwyn (bracketed with Dundas Boy), 36yds. behind; 1 Terence Dillon,’ 48yds. behind; 14 Native Chief. 60yds. behind. Won by three lengths, a similar distance between second and third. Zenith was fourth. Time, 2min. 42 l-ssec.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (saddle), of 275 sovs.; 2.15 class. One mile. 4 H. M. and J. G. Doyle’s Dilnon, 12yds. behind (C- Rln g) 1 5 W P. M. Kerr’s Avonwood, scr. (A. Butterfield) 2 1 C. Nordqulst’s Laplander, scr. (F. G. Holmes) 3 Also started: 3 Sylvia Logan, 10 Kotuku Jack, 9 Horotane, 11 Phil Smith, 6 Great Triumph, scr.; 2 Omaha and Roddy bracketed, 8 Granite City, 12yds. behind; 7 Lady Matchlight, 24yds. behind. Won by a length, four lengths between second and third. Kotuku Jack was fourth. Time, 2min. 12 4-ssec. FINAL HANDICAP (harness), of 325 sovs.; 2.14 class. One mile. 5 D. O’Keefe’s Lady Cello, scr. (D. Teahen) 1 7 J. N. Clarke’s Jolly Chimes, scr. (Owner) 2 9 L. G. King’s Granite City, scr. . (A. Butterfield) 3 Also started: 8 Omaha, scr.; 1 Trimmer, scr., and Golden Bubbles, 12yds. behind, bracketed; 2 Neerson. scr.; 6 Orphan, scr., and Glenelg, 12yds. behind, bracketed; 3 Sunshower, scr.; 10 Hector’s Own, 4 Talent, 12yds. behind; 11 Daphne De Oro, 36yds. behind: 12 Maiwharlti, 48yds. behind. Won by a neck, a similar distance between second and third. Glenelg was fourth. Time, Jlmin, 14 l-ssec.