HOLIDAY RACING

Evening Star, Issue 18159, 27 December 1922, Page 7

HOLIDAY RACING

DECREASE IN TOTALISATOR RETURNS

D.J.C. RACES. DEUCALION WINS OTAGO HANDICAP BATTLE SCENE EQUALS TRACK RECORD IN FEDERAL. Tho investments in the totalisator yesterday amounted to £50,452 10s, as against £35,097 Ms for the corresponding day hist year, a decrease of £2,555. The following results complete our report:— TRIAL STAKES, 200sovs, second 40sovs, third 1 20sovs. Apprentice riders. 7f. 6—R. C. Oillies’s Pickaninny (Solforino —Canterbury Belle), 7.6 (R. C. Keeper) ;. ... 1 5—J. A. Holmes's Cay Life, 8.1 (H. Burns) 2 5—D. P. Wilson's Ban-icon, 8.6 {O. W. Fraser) o Also ran: 12 Bloom (8.7, D. F. Muir), 7 Brilliant Hope, (8.6, G. Fishor), 2 Frisco Mail (8.11, A. J. Peart), 9 Ovorproof (8.1, W. Dixon), 8 Martial Dance (8.6, H. Anderton), 10 Bonnie Friend (7.11, R. Covcny), 1 Baldowa (8.2, P. Powell) 11 Hardy Gnrdy (7.11, ,R. Thompson), 4 .Reality (8.1, E. Deslandes), 13 Pxemeira (7.6, L. M'Laron).

From a good start Hurdy Gurdy, Bonnie Friend, and Baldowa were the most prominent at first, but Pickaninny darted past after a furlong, led all the way,, and won anyhow by four lengths, third two lengths away, Frisco Mail fourth. Time, Imin 53sec.

FEDERAL HANDICAP, S 0 5 oto, second lOOsovs, third 50sovs. 6f.

8— G. Fulton’s Battle Scene (Martian — Edna May), 7.5 (P. Keene) ... ... 1 4—J. H. Prosser’s Bon Spec, 8.10 (B. Lowe) 2 9W. Stone’s In the Pink, 7.0 (G. Fisher) 3

_ Also ran ; 3 Songbird (9.12, T. Humphries), 2 Listening Post (9.5, 0. Emerson), 1 Many Kittle (8.8, D. Cotton) 5 Mantua (7.11, H. Andexton), 6 Counterstroke (7.9, E, Ludlow), 7 Kerb (7.4, P. Powell), 5 Etta (7.0, E. Deslandes).

From a beautiful start Battle Scene and Bon Spec were first to show out, Kerb being slow to move. At the end of a farlong Battle Scene and Bon Spec were two lengths ahead of Many Kittle and In the Pink. At the far turn Battle Scene led Bon Spec two lengths. Many Kittle being on the lattez-’s quarters, Songbird second -last. Many Kittle caught Bon Spec at 'the top _ of the MU, and turned into the straight two lengths behind Battle Scene. In the run home Battle Scene won easily by four lengths. In the Pink a neck away, then Many Kittle, Listening Post, Kerb, and Songbird. Time, Imin 14sec.

BURNSIDE HANDICAP, 200sovs, second 40sovs, third 20sovs. 6f.

4 J. H. Prosser’s Lovesign (Nassau— Formnal), 8,11 (E. Lowe) 1 2—J; C. N. Grlgg’a Ardour, car. 9.5 (P. Keene) 2 5 P. Lynch’s Avispado, 9.5 (J. Andrews) ... 3 Also ran: 11 Uleaborg (9.7, J. M'Chesnoy), 1 Contempt (8.13, G. Young), 9 (Merman (car. 8.2, A. Pearl), 3 Pctnnlb (8.12, D. Cotton), 6 Royal Admiral (car. 8.5, H. Anderton), 10 Ferino (oar. 8.1, L. Keeper), 13 Ruena (8.7, L. S. M‘Donald), 7 Ravenna (8.6, F. J. M'Kay), 15 Procceder (car. 7.12, G. Fisher), 8 Rex Silva (8.5. J. Beale), 12 Killoff (8.5, E. Ludlow), 14 Bonnie Olivo (8.0, R. H. Ellis), 16 Denizot (car. 7.7, L. Olson). Petunia was first out, followed by Lovesign. At the end of a furlong Lovesign was loading Bonnio Olive. Contempt was badly knocked back at the foot of the hill, where Lovesign led Ravenna. Inside the distance Ardour passed Ravenna, and in a good finish just failed by a length to reach Lovesign. Third three lengths off, then Ravenna, Osterman, and Contempt. Time, Imin l&esec. OTOKIA WELTER HANDICAP, 250 sovs, second 50sovs, third 15sovs. Im.

I—R. W. King’s Rod Gown (All RedHeather Dew), 9.11 (F. E Jones) 1 &—F. Traill's Lady Blissful, 8.4 (J. T. Humphries) 2 9 —W. MTvay’s Tin Soldier, 8.9 (R. M'Lennan) 3

Also ran: 12 Elens (car. 9.13, H. Anderton), 3 Miss Muriel (9.4, J. Andrews), 8 Mirza (car. 8.2, A. Peart), 6 Calibration (8.5, E. Ludlow) 2 Red Admiral (8.4, A. H. Wilson), 4 Sweet Water (car. 7.9, P. Keene), 7 Sembrio (8.0, J. Beale), 10 Nunerrant (car. 7.7, G. Fisher) 11 Lomagundi (8.0, F. J. M'Kay). Lady Blissful and Lomagundi were first to show out. With a furlong gone Lomagundi and Sweetwater led Mirza. At the six furlongs Lomagundi still led, Mirza lying second and Lady Blissful third. At the far turn the order was Lomagundi, Mirza. Sweet Water, Lady Blissful, Rod Admiral, and Tin Soldier. Into the straight, and Lomagundi was still leading Mirza and Lady Bhssiul. At the distance, however, Red Gown, had come through, and headed the field. In the run homo Red Gown won by a length, with Tin Soldier a head away, then Mmza, Lomagundi, and Red Admiral Time, Imin 41|seo.

NOTES BY OLD IDENTITY. Londonderry, Mazama, and IMd Pal dominated the hold in the Hurdles. Red Pal put himself out by his erratic jumping, and Mazama lost his chance by one bad leap, so tho way was cleared for a win by Londonderry—his second over hurdles—but he had a close shave for it, since, instead of strolling in, as seemed likely, ho had to bo called on for a real effort in the last 50yds to stall off Mazaraa’s fine spurt. The brothers Hazlett were both keen after it. &t. Easel faded out after seeming to have a chance at tno last fence. . ~ Wharfcdale tried to wm the Salisbury Handicap from end to end, and got third place. Loughrea ran a good race. _He seemed to be dropping back after half the journey was gone, and then had a say m tho finish; but Pilliewinkie, who was well placed throughout the race, had the upper hand and won nicely. Bosker Boy was doing well up to six furlongs. Bonnie Lake and Carpentier both displayed pace in the Dunedin Handicap, but they had enough of it after half a mile. Eaton Bolls, after running in a backward position, was staying on at the finish—a good sign with a two-year-old. But the race was really between Dinner Bell and Lucinette. I have no doubt that on present form the latter is the better of this pair. She got rather badly chopped out a quarter-mile from home, but when straightened up fairly flew along the straight. Of course, she was lucky to get an opening on tho rails. But if the race were run over again she would bo a hotter favorite than ever. The Otago Handicap was a good race between half the starters. Royal Men was not one of these, nor General Advance, nor Limelight, and these were three of which something was expected. Limelight, the favorite, lay quite in the rear till about five furlongs from home, turned into the straight fourth in order, and then died away. Corn Rigs led all the way. till 100yds from home, and there Deucalion, who had come very fast from the home turn, challenged, and passed to the front without any trouble. Sunny Loch distinctly failed to stay. He was beaten more than a furbng from home, and every time Beale touched him he swerved in. The time was only l|seo slower than the track record made by General Advance. Few races have been won easier than tho Trial Stakes Pickaninny got to the lead after a furlong, and then laughed at the others. Many Kittle was backed eagerly for the Federal Handicap. His followers seemed to think the race was all over*

BOXING DAY GALLOPS AND TROTS

MTvor effected a perfect start. , Battle Scene hit the galloping gait quickest, Bon Spec following, and so they ran to the homo turn, where Many Kittle, who had been lying third, began his run. But it was noticed that ho almost at once floundered, and that Emerson was hard at him. He headed Bon Spec, but could not make any impression on Battle Scene, who ran in four lengths ahead and equalled the track record. Bon Spec struggled on, and got second money.' The stewards held an inquiry concerning some interference with Gay Lad and Frisco Mail in this race. It was decided to caution Deslandes, the rider of Reality. Lovosign was one of the early beginners in the Burnside Handicap, and was in charge before going a furlong. _ From there on ho led to the heating by a length a good second* favorite in Ardour, who had all the worst of the running. Contempt, the favorite, got into trouble at the foot of the hill, was badly knocked back, and did not appear to get going again. Petunia, another well-backed one, also had a set-back, apparently getting on the heels of another horse just before leaving the far turn, where ho was running in a forward position. In the Otokia Welter, the last race of tho day, Hod Gown and Red Admiral between them carried more than half tho total money invested. Lomagnndi and Mirza had each every chance to win, being clear of the field after going a furlong, but they could not last it out. The winner (which was favorite) was not in the first half-dozen ns tho field raced along the back, but at the turn into the straight Mr King's mare had come through, and she registered a nico win. Lady Blissful and Tin Soldier, who ran second and third respectively, a head between them, are stable mates. Elens was making his first appearance after a season's spell. He looked big, and ran as his condition suggested. Many Kittle, in the Federal Handicap, carried more money than any other horse for the day. A feature of the daw’s racing was the excellent starting of Mr M'lvor. In almost every instance -the field got away practically in line. AUCKLAND MEETING. SCION WINSTHE OUP. The Auckland, Racing Club’s Summer Meeting opened at Ellerslie yesterday in fine but dull weather. The Governor-Gen-eral and Lady Jellicoe were present. The racing was good, and tho course was in fine order, despite the recent rain. The totalisator handled a decrease of £7,763 compared with. last Oup Day. Concluding results:—

AUCKLAND CUP, of 3,ooosovs. 2m. Scion '(Boniform —Lady Jean II.), 8.2 (M'darten) 1 Insurrection, 8.3 „ ... ... ... ... 2 Income, 8.8 3 Others: Royal Star B.s,'Winning Hit 8.0, Royal Box 7.13, Forest Gold 7.9, ICiug’s Trumpeter 7.8, Marble Slab 6.12, Sycorax 6.9, Boomerday 7.2, Arohio 6.9, Glen Canny 6.9, Muraahi 6.8, Equitable 6.7, Martial Dawn 6.7, Poteen 6.7. Winning Hit went into the lead at the end of half a mile, and 1 , with Boomerday no his nearest attendant, he had 1 two lengths' advantage at the back stretch. Boomerday got closer to his rival at the sevenfuriong post, but Winning Hit drew away again, and tie son of Autunmus carried the fiddi along at a slashing pace np the bade and across the top stretch, whore Insurrection, Income, aiidi Scion improved their positions. Winning Hit was first round the home turn, and showed the way up to the distance; but before that was reached Insurrection bad the measure of Sir George Clifford’s horse, and then Income challenged. At the half-distance Scion came on the scene with a brilliant run next the rails, and, heading Insurrection a dozen strides from the .post, ho drew away and) won by a neck. Income, who was third, was separated by a similar distance; and then came Muraahi. Time, 3min 26|sec. Grafton Hurdles, 600sovs. 2m, —Maud Wilson (9.0 Rennie) 1, Silverton (9.0) 2, ’Snake (9.15) 5. Others: No Bother 11.2, Explorer 11.2, Hyginas 10.13, Passin’ Through 10.12. Passenger 10.5, Shellshock 10.5, Paddington Green 9.13, Battksong 9.8, Marconi 9.0, Totara Jack 9.0, Tenacious 9.0, Miss Melva 9.0, Multiplane 9.0, Never Despair 9.0. Maud Wilson was always prominent, and l won by a length and a-half, a similar distance between second and third'. Explorer was fourth. Time, 3min 43|seo.

RAILWAY HANDICAP', l,4oosova. 6f. Royal Blood (Our King—Sanguinary), 7.0 fKeesing) ... 1 Qlontniin, 9.8 „. .„ .„ ... ... 2 Pavo, 8.9 „ 3 ’ Others! Solfanollo 9.12, The Hawk 9.8, Dovelct 8.9, Highland 8 7, Golden Bubble 8.4, Epitaph 8.3, Lady Ridicule 7.5, Gold Light 7.6, Prince Abbey 7.5, Tactful 6.11, Landslide 6.11, Shebang 6.7, Broadwood 6.7. Bretland 6.7, Whitianga 6.7, Finelli 6.7. Royal Blood led after the first furlong. Glen train came with a late run, and just failed 1 to get up. Royal Blood winning by n neck; the third -horse was two lengths and a-half away. Tho Hawk was fourth. Time, Imin 12gscc. Nursery Handicap, 600sovs. sf. sack (7.3) 1, Avonlea (8.5) 2, Laughing Stock (7.7) 3. Others i York Abbey 8.3, Deluge 8.5, White Comet 7.6, Mum 7.6 Archibald 7.2, Pompey 7.2, Sleepy Sol 6.7. Pour lengths; third a neck away. Time, Imin l&cc. Christmas Handicap, 600sovs. Im.—Enthusiasm (8.4) 1, Tama-a-roa (7.11) 2, Lucius (7.4) 3. Others: Alforb 7.11, Area 7.11, Refinement 6.13, Royal Abbey 6.15, Biunptious 6.13, _M. C’Rorke 6.11, Sir Otway 6.7, Oanowindra 6.7, Mountain Lion 6.7. Three-quarters of a length; third length away. Time, Imin 39seo. MANAWATU MEETING. CUP WON BY PAOANUL The Manawatu Club’s Meeting opened at Palmerston North yesterday ini fine weather, but light showers fell after the third race. There was a largo attendance, and the trade was in perfect order. An outsider. (Paoamd) won tho Cup in great stylo. Tho favorite (Marqueteur) ran badly. Admiral. Oodrington was prominent early in the race, and finished in the ruck. In the Fifzherhert Handicap Chimera, was always well up, and won brilliantly. The totalisator investments were £62,632, against £58,132 last year. Flags were at half-mast in memory of tho late Mrs Walter Johnston (Highden). Concluding results:— . MANAWATU CUP, l,ooosovs. lJ,m. Paonnui (King Mark—Kithara), 7.8 (H. Griffiths) .„ ... 1 Dissertation, 7.0 ... ... ... Merry Day, 8.1 ... - ... 3 Others: Marqueteur 9.6, Admiral Codrington 8.11. Sun-art 8.6, Bonnie Heather 8.3, Festivity 8.1, Scotch. Mixture 6.13, Bantler 6.7. Dissertation made most of the running from Paonnui,, with Merry Day handy, and in an exciting finish from tho distance Faoauui won by a head, Merry Day being half a nack away third. Festivity was fourth. Time, 2min Marqueteur was favorite. Nursery Handicap, 250sovs. 5f. — Civility (7.5) 1, Benmure (8.0|) 2, Misgovern (7.11) 3. Other®: Bonlita 7.5, Blonde 7.0, Enthuse 7.0. Two lengths and a-half; one length second and third. Time, Imin 2|sec. Civility was favorite. Tararua Welter, 200sovs. 1m 65yds.~ Martulla (8.3) 1, Happy Days (8.2) 2, Waipahu (9.2) 5. Others: Pleasure 9.3, Pink Rose 8.11, Kaotane 8.9, Redlogue 8.8. Good Mark 8.8, Sweet Song 7.11, Silver Stride 7.11, Rimutaka 7.11. Two lengths; one length second and third. Time, Imin 45*scc. Waipatu was favorite. Fitzherbert Handicap, SCOsovs. 6f. — Chimera (8.11) 1, Iropuka (8.6) 2, Valeric (7,12) 5. Others: Statuette 9.3, Passion-

less 7.13, Ambition 7.13, Capping Day 7.5, Astinome 7.1, Jackaroo 6.7. HaH a length; two lengths second and third. Time, Imin Msec. .Chimera was favorite.

Grand Sland Handicap, 500sovs. 1m 55yds.—Clcasanta (7.13) 1, Zouave (7.7) 2, Little River (8.5) 3. Others: Printemps 8.15, Cold Steel 8.5, Correspondent 7.13, Myras 7.8, Battle Knight 7.6, Nursing Sister 7.5, Barleycorn 6.15, Blissfulness 6.12, Sonuino 6.12, .American Beauty 6.9, Kura 6.9. Half a length ; similar distance second and third. Time, lima 44tsec. Clcasanta was favorite. TARANAKI MEETING. The 'Taranaki Club Meeting opened at New Plymouth yesterday in fi.no but dull weather. The attendance was largo and the going good. The totalisator handled £23,574, as compared with £51,354 on the same day last year. Results:—■ Huatoki Plate. W.f.a. 7f.—Frizzier 1, Sunny Yalo 2, Thunderclap 3. Others: Banoguo, Maninaia, Pattern, Oturi, Royal Tar, Roche, Nukumai, Rata-piko. Length ; three pails of length second and third. Time, Imin 31jscc. Stewards’ Handicap. 7f.—Mixture (8.0) 1, Cammy (7.3) 2, Skylight (8.1) 5. Others: Netnaline 8.0, Fife and Drum 7.9, Camp Bird 7.2, Interest 7.10. Length; half-length second and third. Time, Inure 29aec.

Raliotu Hurdles. l|m 100yds.— Malingerer ,(11.10) 1, Kareao (10.11) 2, Savory (9.0) 3. Others: Mimiwhan-gata 10.0, Dead Sweet 9.12, PolMiogue 9.5, Edenholra 9.0, Hallbwvonia. 9.0. Length; neck between second) and third. Time, 2rain 56eec.

Borough Juvenile Handicap. sf.—Mountain Bell (7.0) 1, Kilooo (7.6), 2, Snatcher (9.0) 3. Others: Yoma 7.11, Erin’s King 7.11. Neck. Time, Imin, 3soc. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, SOOsovs. Urn. Ronen (Benzonian—Lady Laddo), 9.4 (W. Pine) 1 Complex, 7.5 ... ... .«• 2 Goldplanc, 7.7 ... - 5 Others: Stork 7.13, Eerie 6.12. Neck; half-length second and third,. Time, 2inin llrec. Lepperton Welter Handicap. 7f.— Euchre (10.0) 1, Lockson (9.13) 2, Price (9.3) 3. Others: Halcyon 9.8. Halflength: head second -and third'. Time, Imin Msec. Tikorangi Stakes. -4|il 8.0. sf.—Halgina 1, Mountain Oro 3, Utakura 3. Others: Hori, Huskor, Bon Nevis ; Miss Beaufort-e. Otapawa, Canpole, Ganux, Sanfranettc, Security, Miss Micky, Carabine, Ribbonwork. Half-length. Time, Imin S, Flving Handicap. 6f.—Sunny Jim (7.5) 1, Pouma, (7.0) 2, Crossfire (6.7) 3. Others: Roman 7.10, Santorini 7.3, Big Push 7.1, Leilhfield 6.12. Lejigth. Time, Imin Ifisec. WESTLAND MEETING. The Westland Club’s meeting opened at Hokitika yesterday in splendid weather. There was a large attendance, and the course was in capital order. The totalisator handled £11,455, a decrease of £468 as against the first day last year. There was an unfortunate accident before the last race. Bonecto while doing: a preliminary bolted, and after galloping round the course collided with Sir Huon. Tho latter had his bade injured and had to be destroyed. Neither of the jockeys nor Bonecto was injured. Results:—■

Goldsborougb Handicap. 6f.—Barmaid (7.9) 1, Bestir (8.7) 2, Timepiece (8.1) 3. Others; Rosevear 9,12, Woodrow 8.3, Divorce 7.13, Caliburn 7.2, Mysticforra 7.10. Two lengths; four lengths second and. third- Time, Imin 18sec. Provincial Handicap. 6(J. —Probate (9.1) 1, Prince Fcrouz (7.12) 2, Le Forto (8.1) 3. Others:- Embezzler 7.10, War Unit 7.0. Half-length ;-five lengths second and third. Timo, Imin 25?scc. Pacific Hurdles. 2|m.—Strayishot (10.3) 1, AH Serene (10.2) 0, Black Night (10.2) 3. Also ran: Headlong 9.1, Lady Pallas 9.0. Length; four lengths second and third. Time. 3min 28sec,

Hokitika Handicap, 200sove. l]m. —• Mythology (9.10) 1, Kilmoon (8.11) 2, Gaverock (9.3) 3. 0 there: Warlike 8.12, Missland 7.32, Amendment 7.0. Halflength; length and a-half between second and third. Time, 2min- 13sec. Christmas Handicap. 5.)f. —Paphian (8.7) 1. Kikini (8.12) 2, Wcairy Willie (8.9) 3. Others: Matareka (coupled with IviIrini) 7.13, Samarang' 8.12, Counter Attack 8.9, Emerald Gem 8.2, Sunbath 7.11, Lyroo 7.4, Marauder 7.1, Kukumi 7.9, Bemoustrato 7.0. Two lengths; length second and third. Time, Imin lOsec. High-weight Handicap. , 7f.—Balefire (8.12) 1, Roniform. (8.10) 2, Cheer Up (9.0) 3. Others: Tiranga 8.12, War Tax 8.11, Grand Duchy 8.2, Missride 8.4, Elixir 8.0. Two lengths; two lengths second and third. Time, Imin 51Hseo. Electric Handicap. 6f.—Probata (9.10) 1, Oambrao (7.12) 2, Lord Aehlea (9.0) 3. Others: Wild Night 8.3. Length; third length away. No time, given. Gddflelds Handicap.' 6f.—Grim Joke (9.6) 1, Bonecto (7.12) 2, Tantalus (9.8) 3. Others: Sir Htuon 8.7, Steepholm 7.9, War Unit 7.0. Nose; third length away. Time, Imin 25seo. GORE TROTS. The Gore Trotting Club’s Annual Meeting was held in glorious weather. There was a good attendance, good fields, ■ end good racing. The totalisator investments amounted to £17,705 10s, as against £18,212 last year. Results:— 1 Novice Handicap (harness), IfiOsov®. Class 3.50.—Qu0 Vadis (limit) 1, Red Admiral (12yds .behind) 2, Kinnesa (limit) 3. Scratched: Bellwood, Divine Bells, Dixie Dillon, Edith Charlotte, Jean Mac, Sundowner. Eight lengths. Time, 3min dlsec.

Croydon Handicap (saddle), 165sovs. Class s.6s.—Roger Wilkes (limit) 1. Ardwood (12yds behind) 2, Lady Ell wood (12yds behind) 3. Scratched; Wild Spec, Anvil Chimes. Twenty lengths. Time, smln 47fscc. Gore Trotting ClubiHandicap (harness), SOOsovs. 2m. Claes 4.so.—Countryman (36yds behind) 1, Fashion Queen _ (72yda behind) 2, Leuamlior (24yds behind) 3. All started. Length. Time, 4min 44|5e0. Christmas Handicap (harness), 22&som Class 3.42.—Di110n Wilkes (24yds behind) 1, Golden Nut (limit) 2, Yen (limit) 3. Scratched: Harold’s Treasure, Mountain Chimes. Half a length. Time, 3min 29sec.

Telegraph Handicap (saddle), 250sovs. Im. Class 2.24.—First Toll (limit) lj Marvin Mao (24yds beliind) 2, Van Director (12yds behind) 3. Scratched: Kilmarnock', fciia Bird. Five lengths. Time, 2min 19sec.

Southland Juvenile Stakes (harness), 250sovs. l^m. —-Mountain Chimes j36yda behind) 1, Lou Thorpe (limit) 2, Keunyson (limit) 3. Scratched: Homer,Western Don. Four’ lengths. Time, 2min 58sec. Mataura Handicap (harness), 200s»vs. 2m. Class s.lo.—M’Kinney Mac (limit) 1, Billy Moor (24yds behind) 2, Queen Wilkes (limit) 3. Scratched; General Quincey, Lady Ellwood, Undcrvicwcr. Eight lengths. Time, 6mm 9scc. Final Handicap (harness], 250sovb, l-(m. —Countryman (48yds behind) 1, Huia Bird' (24yds behind) 2, Honest Ned (limit) 3. Scratched: La Franco, FashionJueen, Koniniwood. Neck. Time, 2min 52seo. ASHBURTON TROTS, Tlxero was beautiful weather for the Ashburton Trotting Club’s Summer Meeting. The track was in good order, and the attendance was very largo. The totalisator handled £25,651, against £26,091 last year. Results : Advance Handicap (harness), 200sovs. Class 3.45, l^m. —Tm Russoll (scr) 1, Trenand (scr) 2, Leading Lady (scr) 3. Others: Jimmy Chimes, Schoolmate, Percy DiJJon, Peggy Logan, Bill Rich, Stunt. Artist, Ella Looanda, Oiwyn, Jimmy Bingen, Riot, and Lucy Pointer all scr, Fireman 24yds { Beau Nash 60. Ten lengths. Time, 3mm 32 3-ssec. Mitcham Handicap (saddle), 200sovs. UnJhopplcd trotters, l^m.—Buniie (scr) L Cherry Whips (60yds) 2, Galmdo Brook (72yds) 3. Others: Liana scr, Handsome Jack 96yds (coupled),, Grand Dillon, Chaucer, General Derby all ecr.

Vigorous 48yds, Corwar 72, Bushranger 96, Real Lady 95, Peter the First 120, Beeswing 120, Wonder Why 132. Short head. Time, 3min 41sec. Ashburton Trotting Cup (harness), 750sovs, Class ' 4.38. 2m. —Childo Pointer (24yds) 1, Star Queen (48yds) 2, Vile (108yds) 3.. Others : Prince Lyons, Grand Denver (coupled), Rorke’s Drift, Cammie, Oaknut, Hayseed, Oratorio all scr, Colenut,, Ben Mac 12yds, Ouimet, Sympathy 36, Jack Arrah 48, Partner €O. Hea'd; two lengths second and third. Time, drain 34 l-ssec. M‘Lea.n Handicap (saddle), 225sovs. Class 3.0. lim.— Reta’s Greeting (24yds) 1, Gienaray (12yds) 2, Grande© (scr) o. Others: Nerd Laddie, Macushla, Ocean Spray all scr, Mary Galindo 12yds, Fernmoor, Wafttewowi Salcombe 36, Locanda Mac, Localism 48. Half a length. Time, 2min 65 2-ssec. Midsummer Handicap (harness), 275sovs. Class 3.33. l^ro —Event (scr) 1, Oratorio (24yds) 2, Guy Fawkes (scr) 3 Others : 'Leila Denver scr, Lackiewood, Silver Locanda 24yds, Proud Logan, Saint’s 801 l 36, Latona 60. Three lengths. Time, 3min 27 2-ssec. Boxing Day Handicap (harness). 350flovs. Class 2.50. l^in, —Logan Chief (24yda) 1, Lady Swithin (36yds) 2, Lady Joan 12yds) 3. Others: Prince Lyons, Horke’s Hayseed, Coil, and Tnoa all scr, Trooper Dillon, 24yds, The Dingo, Pmovale 35, Albert Cling 84. Two lengths. Time, 2min 48sec. President’s Handicap (harness), KbOsovs. TJnhoppled trotters. Class 4.65. 2m, Wonder -Why ,(48yds) 1, Maryolq (36yds) 2, Kola BefiL (48yds) 3. Johnmo Bells, bushranger, Hostage all scr, Tcter M'Millqn 12yds, Peter the Firat 24, Admiral Derby 36, Two Beilis 48, St, Anthony 60. Four lengths. Final Handicap (saddle), 25Cteoys. Class 2.19. Im.—ldris (24yds) 1, Olivo Huon (12yds) 2, Bon Willies (12yds) 3. Others : I’roud Elsie, Newoourt, Florence La, Badie all scr, Sympathy, Hiram Galindo (coupled) 48yds. Thrce-quaxtors of length. Time, 2min IS d-Ssec. Our special correspondent wires: Tho totalisator forecasted the result of the Ashburton Trotting Cup with commendable accuracy, the wires ? 1 “ ed horses being first, second, and fifth favorites respectively. , Child© Pointer, tho winner, was turned out in excellent condition, and handled by Dr Warren in the race. She made her run turning for home, and boat Star Queen in the last furlong. Star Queen seems fated to occupy minor places, and her record of late is one of consistency and bad luck. At one stage she looked like heading tho winner, but was not quit© good enough. , , Vilo paced a great race into third place, for at the turn for home she still had a great deal of leeway to make up. Hayseed, Rorke’s Drift, and Ben Mac gave encouraging displays, the first-named particularly doing his best in some time. Prince Lyons was always in the picture, but at no stage looked a winner. After the Ashburton Cup an inquiry was held into the driving of Oratorio, who crossed Ben Mac going out of tho straight. W. Bryce, driver of Oratorio, admitted crossing, but said the horse bored badly. Bryce was fined £lO, Later the stewards met to consider the matter further, and it was decided to warn Mr J. Clarkson that, unless his horse Oratorio was driven properly in future, and under complete control, there was a possibility of the nomination being refused.

WESTPORT TROTS. For the first day of the Westport Trotting Club’s Midsummer Meeting there was fine weather and a largo attendance. The totalisator handled £9,829, as against £9,507 on the first day last year. Results Seddonville Handicap (harness). lAm. Future (sor) 1, Grey Dawn (72yds) 2, Morcadanto (scr) 3. Scratched: Comet, lour lengths. Time, 3min 45^sco. To Kuha Handicap (saddle). l^m.—Gray Lady (24yds) 1, Brooklyn Hall (scr) 2, Maud Afferton (156yds) 3. Scratched: Dulcio Bingen. Length, Time, smm 46sseo. 1 „ „ Buffer Handicap (harness). 2m.—lancy Boy (48vds) 1, Miss Marion (24yds) 2, Plywood (scr) 3. Won on the post. Time, 4min 47j-sec. 4 Progress Havidicap (harness). Im. Tydol (scr) 1, Sir Logan (scr) 2, Charlie Lincoln (scr) 5. Two lengths. Time, 2min 29|sec. President's Handicap (harness). 2m.— Fairton (96yds) 1, Proud Eta (scr) 2, Red Peter (56yds) 3. Scratched: Osier and Stella Ashley. Length. Time, smin 4seo. , .

Dennlston Handicap (saddle). Im. Oeo (scr) 1, Little Bon (24yds) 2, Flora Golding (24yds) 3. Scratched: General Pershing. Length. Time, 2min 26|sec. Addison Handicap (harness). Sir Logan (sop) 1, Golden Devon (scr) 2, Bonnie Thorp (scr) 3. Also ran : Future (scr) and Charlie Lincoln (sor). Two and a-half lengths. Stockton Handicap (harness). Im. Flora Golding (24yds) 1, Bennie Dillon (48yds) 2, Young Dillon (84yds) 3, Scratched: Fancy Boy. Won on the post. Time, 2mm 24seo.