AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING. Auckland, 27th December.
The following are the acceptances for tomorrow's races : — Alexandra Handicap, seven furlongs. — St. Clements, 9st 61b ; Battleaxe, Bst 71b ; Lady Marion and Miss Emmy, Bst 21b ; Chasseur, 7st 13lb ; Rangefinder and Djin-Djin, 7st 101b; Lillie, 7st 71b ; St. Elmo, 7st 6lb; Crusade, 7st 41b; Dayntree, Mantle, and Cannongate, 7st ; Lufra, 6st 12lb ; Victoria Cross, 6st 91b ; Doctor, 6st 71b. Waitemata Handicap, one mile (and a distance. — Reaction, Bst 9lb ; St. Lawrence, Bst; Doctor and Conspirer, 7st; Canopus and Volcano, 6st 10lb. Hurdle Race Handicap, two miles. — Dummy, 12st 31b ; Dante, lOst 3lb ; Nor'west, lOst. Criterion Handicap, six furlongs. — Rosella, Bst 91b ; Seahorse, Bst 71b • St. Peter and Bluecap, Bstj Halberdier, 7st 121b ; Deadbeat, 7at 71b. Pony Handicap, six furlongs. — Little Wonder, Bst slb ; Roy and Rangiuru, 7st 12lb; Botfly, 7st lOlb; Bavaria, 7st 91b; Lady Howitzer aud The Slave, 7st ; Morceau, 6st 101b ; Temptation, 6st 71b. Summer Cup, one mile and a quarter. — Fabulist, 9st 21b ; Waiorongomai, Bst 9lb ; Swordfish 11., Bst 71b; Rex, Bst 61b; Tiraut d'Eau, Crusoe, and Acone, Bst 3lb ; Coronet, Bst; Red Lancer, 7st lllb ; St. Gordon, 7st 91b; Djin Djin and Eton, 7st 81b; Blue Jacket, 7st 51b; Dayntree and Miss Anna, 6st 91b. Welter Handicap, one mile. — St. Gordon, 9st lllb ; Korowai, 9st lOlb ; Merry Maid, Bst 121b; Regulus, Bst 71b; Hylas, Bst 41b; Brilliant, Victoria Cross, Doctor, and Cavalier, Bst. WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB. c ' The following handicaps were held over pending arrangements which have now been satisfactorily made — Trial Handicap (saddle), one mile— Radical, Bsec. Dash Handicap (harness), one mile — Radical, lseo. Petone Handicap (saddle), two miles—Trafalgar, 18sec; Little Hero, 28sec. Wellington Trotting Club Handicap (harness), two miles — Zepha, 45seo. Novel Handicap (saddle), two miles— Uncle Sara, 36sec. Railway Handicap (harness), one mile— Motuiti, 18sec ; Zepha, 25sec. . Electric Handicap (saddle), one mile— Trafalgar, 23sec ; Lulu, 25sec. Arrangements have been msEde with the Railway Department for the running of special trains on the days of the meeting, 7th and 11th January, at reasonable fares, including the charge for admission to the ground. The stands and track have now been completed and the finishing touches are being put to the ground and fences.
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Evening Post, Volume LVI, Issue 154, 28 December 1898, Page 5
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364AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING. Auckland, 27th December. Evening Post, Volume LVI, Issue 154, 28 December 1898, Page 5
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