HOLIDAY RACING

Greymouth Evening Star, 27 December 1928, Page 11

HOLIDAY RACING

DOMINION-WIDE MEETINGS AFFECTED BY WET WEATHER Flags were flying on numerous racecourses in New Zealand yesterday, when the holiday carnival commenced, but the wet weather which ruled practically all over the Dominion exercised a depressing effect, and this was reflected in decreased totalisator returns, particularly at Auckland, where the big drop of over £35,000 was recorded. Slig t increases were shown at the Ashburton Trotting Club and Waipukurau Jockey Club Meetings. The Westland Racing Club was Favoured with beautiful weather, but despite this advantage, the totalisator showed a drop of nearly £lOOO as compared with the corresponding day last year. The small fields, which averaged only about five horses per race, probably had an effect on the betting. A peculiar feature of the weather conditions on the West Coast was the fact that, while Hokitika enjoyed brilliant sunshine, Westport experienced rain of so heavy a nature that the first day of the Westport Trotting Club s Meeting had to be postponed until to-day. * Following were the results of the various meetings: —

WESTLAND R.C. PANGOLIN WINS CUP. HOKITIKA, December 26. In perfect weather, before a laige attendance, the Summer Meeting of the Westland Racing Club opened at Hokitika yesterday. The course was in splendid order, but the fields, on the average were small. The totalisator handled £71}72, compared with £8179 for the corresponding day last year, a decrease of £907. Results. PHOENIX HANDICAP, of 90 sovs.; 6£ furlongs: — 2 H. Nurse’s b.g. AFTER TEN (Saxby—Carol Singer) syrs„ 7.7 car. 7.4 (L. Evans) • • • • 1 4 Miss A. Cowie’s b.m. BRIGHT SPEAR, 4yrs., 7.7 (R. Coveny) 2 3 W. Jeffries’ br.g. WHARFEDALE, aged 8.8 (H. Young) ... 3 Also started: 1 Scrambler 8.12 (J. W. Jennings), 5 Bowser 7.7 (A. Messervy). Won' by a length; three lengths between second and third. Bowser was fourth. Time 1.24. TASMAN HANDICAP HURDLES, of 100 sovs.; about li miles: — 1 E. Cuthbertson’s b.g. ERIN-GO-BRAGH ' (Lord Multifid—Algar) aged, 9.12 (F. Thompson) .. 1 2 E. W. Spencer’s ch.m. PICCANINNY, aged, 9.13 (A. McMillian) 2 4 P. Stephen’s blk.g. GAY GAUNTLET, aged, 9.6 (G. Holley) .. 3 Also started: 3 Steel Bar (E. Shaw). Won by a length; six lengths between second and third. Time 2.49 2-5.

WESTLAND CUP HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; also silver cup to winner, donated by R. Adamson, Esq., Riccarton. One mile: — 1 H. A. Rhind’s ch.g. PANGOLIN (Panmure-Bengaline) Gyrs, 9.0 (J. Campbell) 1 2 E. W. Spencer’s b.g.. SMITHEREENS, 4yrs., 7.8 (R. Coveny) .. 2 3 J. Black’s b.g. GOLD MINT, 6yrs 8.7 (H. Young) .. ■ ■ ■ • • 3 Also started: 3 Bank Draft 8.4 (J. W. Jennings), 5 Atone 7.12 (F. Smith), 7 Para 7.4 (L. Evans), 6 Inoe 7.0, car. 7.2 (R. McCann). Won by two lengths; jurne between second and third. Time 1.45 4-5.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; 5% furlongs: — 2 R. W. King’s b.g. SINGLE SPEAR (Greyspear — Single Rose), Gyrs, 8.4 car. 8.2 (J. King) 1 3 J. Stewart’s b.h. ANTHONIE 6yrs, 7.13 (R. Coveny) .. .. 2 9 Mrs K. Hahn’s b.g. KING CHEOPS, aged, 8.9, car. 8.10 (J. Walsh) 3 Also started: 8 Skyquest 9.4 (W. Tip Tree 8.12 (A. Messervy), 1 Silver Tray 8.9 (E. Shaw), 5 Note 8.5 (H. Young), 4 Greyfinch 8.5 car. 8.6 (M. Kirwan), 7 Fair Go 7.5 car. 8.1 (J. W. Jennings). Won by a head; half a length between second and third. Silver Tray was fourth. Time 110 3-5. PROVINCIAL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.; 7 furlongs: — 2 Donnellan and Shannahan’s b.g. SOME LAD (Some Boy ll—Jean Ladda), syrs, 8.10 (A. Messervy) 1 1 G. G. Holmes’ b.g. LANCER 9.0 (J. Campbell) 2 4 J. Adamson’s ch.g. JOHN DIX 8.4 (J. W. Jennings) ■ ■ ■ ■ 3 Also started: 3 Fairy Tidings 9.2 (J. Walsh), 5 Doleful Ditty 8 8 (A. McMullan). Won by a length; with four lengths between second and third. Doleful Ditty fourth. Time 1.30 4-5. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 80 sovs.; 6 furlongs: — 1 H. W. Brown’s b.g. SAGITTARlUS (Arrowsmith —Going Up) G yrs., 8.6 (A. Messervy) .. .. 1 2 Miss M. C. Wilson’s ch.m. SPODE, 8.6 (R. McCann) . . . . 2 2 J. McCausland’s blk.m. RINA MANGU, 6yrs, 8.0 (R. Coveny) 3 The only starters. Won by four lengths: four lengths between second and third. Time 1.16 4-5. GOLDFIELDS HANDICAP, of 90sovs ; GJ furlongs: — 3 M. Keenan’s b.m. PARA (Absurd —Cintra), aged, 7.9 (G. Holley) 1 2 M. Johnston’s b.g. CALIBURN " aged, 8.0 (J. W. Jennings) .. .. 2 1 W. R. Simpson’s b.g. MOORLAND, aged (R. Orange) .. 3 Also started: 4 Gaslight 7.10 (C. Walsh). Won by half a length: with a length between second and third. Time 1.24 4-5. AUCKLAND R.C. CUP WON BY CORINAX.

AUCKLAND, December 26. The Auckland Racing Club’s Summer meeting opened at Ellerslie to-day in wet weather, heavy rain overnight making the course fairly heavy. The attendance was affected by the weather, which remained unpleasant all day. The totalisator receipts for the day were £95,729£, compared with £131,513 last Boxing Day, 4 decrease of Results: — Queen’s Plate, 1 mile.—(6) Tcheka (R. Reed) 1, (2) Gold Money 2, (15) Lido 3. Also started —(9) Amor, (3) Arikitoa, (12) Komak, (8) Modest Boy,

(14) Knight Town, (4) Big Bertha, (10) Saucy Lass, (11) Kinross (1) Cashier, (7) Moorgas, (13) Camp Prince and Aggressive, and (5) Briar Root. Won by a head, with two and a half lengths between second and third. Time 1.42 1-5. Great Northern Foal Stakes, 6 furlongs— (1) Supremacy (R. Reed) 1, (2) Honour 2, (3) Ceremony 3. Also ran—(6) Carl Idem, (7) Clopton, (5) Gold Tinge, (8) Imperial Prince, (4) Speedlight. Won by two lengths, with one length between second and third. Time 1.16 3-5. Robinson Handicap, 7 furlongs.—(3) Vallar (McTavish) 1, (7) Mussie 2, War Officer 3. Also started —(1) Storm Fiend, (2) Phillipic, (6) Air King, (5) Frothblower, (4) Winsome Boy, (9) Eager Rose, (8) Zeuxis, (13) Brampton and Miss Myrtle, (12) Bannock, (20) Zane Grey, (16) Royal Flower, (11) Palmares and Armenia, (10) Arihana, (8) Good Boy, (19) Catimes, (15) Footpad and Sea Cob, (17) Mon Star. Won by a length and a qaurter. Time 1.29 2-5. Auckland Cup, 2 miles.—(s) Corinax (J. Cammick) 1, (3) Laughing Prince 2, (10) Catkin 3. Also started—(l) Count Cavour, (9) Mask, (2) Oratrix, (6) Talisker, (4) Hoylake, (12) Transformer, (11) Desert Glow, (7) Papatu, (8) Tidal. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time 3.32 3-5. Grafton Hurdles, 2 miles.—(s) Mangan! (Syme) 1, (4) Beaumont 2, (3) Lady Cintra 3. Also started—(6) Wharncliffe, (1) King’s Guard and Ripon Abbey, (2) Pouri, (8) Uralla, (7) Potoanui, (9) Mangaiti. Pouri, Mangaiti and Uralla fell. Time 4.51 2-5. Railway Handicap, 6 furlongs.—(3) Nancy Lee (H. Goldfinch) 1, (1) Silvermine 2, (4) Bright Glow 3. Also started —(6) Awarere, (7) Cimabue, (14) Crown Area, (11) Lysander, (5) Kingfield, (13) White Fang, (2) Consent, (9) White Wings, (15) Marble King, (16) Billikins, (10) High Finance, (8) Jolly Money and (12) Staghunter. Time 1.15.

Nursery Handicap, 5 furlongs.—(2) Eaglet (H. Goldfinch) 1, (12) Dalston 2, (4) Tea Queen 3. Also started —(7) Flying Prince, (G) Love Call, (1) Gemlight, (5) Awamutu, (8) Cymon, (3) Desert Song, (10) Bennie, (14) Terrazzo, (9) Tasty, <(13) Polyxena, (11) Alloy, (16) Fairy Belle, (17) Valorous and (15) Norval Tea. Won by a length and a half. Time 1.2. Christmas Handicap, 1 mile. —(5) Pegaway (A. E. Ellis) 1, (13) Toxeuma 2, (4) Red Heckle 3. Also started — (2) King Lu, (12) Perception, (3) Royal Doulton, (6) Flying Juliet, (8) Le Choucas and Nippy, (1) Prodice, (10) Concentrate, (11) Siaosi, (7) Ohinemuri, (14) King Emerald, (15) Sir Russell, (21) Master O’Rorke, (9) Tinokoa, (20) Ballymoy 11., (16) Hyde Park, (17) Sevang, (19) Prince Lu, (18) Yaqui. Won by three-quarters of a lengths. Time 1.41 2-5.

THE RACING DESCRIBED. (Special to "Star.”) AUCKLAND, December 26. Awamutu and Count Palatine failed to parade for the Great Northern Foal Stakes, for which the public made Supremacy favourite, entrusting him with £2875, next in request being Honour (£2817) and Ceremony (148 G The start was a good one, and at the five furlong post Speedlight was in charge from Ceremony, Carl Idem and Honour, with Supremacy next, while Gold Tinge and Clopton were last. Ceremony was in front at the half-mile post, followed by Speedlight, with Supremacy three lengths away, while Honour headed the rest, who were bunched. Ceremony and Speedlight were on terms as they turned for home, with Supremacy following, and Honour four lengths away, while Gold Tinge was coming fast on the outside. Supremacy took charge half way down the straight, and went on to win by two lengths from Honour, who beat Ceremony by a length. Speedlight was fourth, then came Imperial Prince, Gold Tinge, Clopton and Carl Idem. A field of twelve well conditioned horses went to the post for the Auckland Cup. When the machine closed Count Cavour (£3787), Oratrix ( £3236) and Laughing Prince (£2476) were the popular fancies, while Co-' rinax (the winner) carried £1326When the field had fairly settled down Corinax was in charge from Papatu, with Tidal and Transformer last. Passing the four furlong post Papatu and Corinax were together, followed by Catkin and Talisker, who were also racing on terms, with Desert Glow, Laughing Prince, Mask and Oratrix next, with Tidal and Transformer still •in tho rear. Passing the stand for the first time Papatu and Corinax still held command, with Talisker, Desert Glow and Catkin togeether just behind them, followed by Laughing Prince and Hoylake on terms; then came Mask, Tidal, Oratrix, Count Cavour and Transformer. Catkin ran up to Corinax and Papatu along the back, the next in order being Desert Glow, Talisker, Hoylake, Laughing Prince, Mask and Count Cavour. Passing the six furlong post Catkin drew out a couple of lengths clear of Corinax, and he led into the straight from the lastnamed, with Laughing Prince two lengths further back, followed by Count Cavour, Papatu and Hoylake. Laughing Prince challenged over the last one hundred yards, but failed to reach Corinax by three-quarters of a length, with Catkin, who was tiring, two lengths away. Count Cavour was

fourth, followed by Hoylake, Talisker, Desert Glow, Oratrix, Papatu and Transformer, with Tidal a long way back last. Aussie, Paganelli, The Hawk, T.ea Time and Golden Armour were not saddled up for the Railway Handicap. It was a good betting race, with Silvermine (£2593) favourite, and Consent (£1694) and Nancy Lee (£1434) next in demand. At the five furlong post Nancy Lee was in charge, with Silvermine, Staghunter, Billikins, Lysander, Awarere and Consent racing in that order. Silvermine had taken the lead as they ran across the top, with Nancy Lee, Staghunter, Billikins, Consent and Bright Glow following. Silvermine showed the way into the straight, closely followed by Nancy Lee, Staghunter, Billikins, Awarere and Kingfield. Nancy Lee challenged in the run to the post and, heading Silvermine, went on to win by a length, with Bright Glow, who finished fast, half a length away in third place. White Wings was fourth, followed by Staghunter, Consent, High Finance, Awarere, White Fang, Cimabue and Billikins, with Lysander last. DUNEDIN J.C. PINK NOTE’S SUCCESS. DUNEDIN, December 26. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting opened in glorious weather. The track was in good order and the attendance large. The tote registered £21,854 compared with £23,999 for the first day of last year. Results: — Summer Hurdles, 12 miles. —5 Gayoma (A. S. Ellis) 1; 1 Tunamoe 2; 3 Carinthia, 3. Also started: 2 Rangitahi, 4 Guncase, 6 Jovial. Won by a length; four lengths. Guncase fourth. Time 3.18 1-5.

Salisbury Handicap, 1 mile. —3 Arrowy (W. Hagan) 1; 2 Tembroney, 2; 7 Tardy, 3. Also started: 5 Page Boy, 8 Paris, 5 Money Peer, and Pliastar (bracketed), 1 Star Raid, 9 Lady McKenna, 6 Rotorex, 10 All Comment. Won by three-quarters of a length; a neck. Favourite fourth. Time 1.42 2-5. Dunedin Handicap, five furlongs. —1 Nedda (Rosewarne) 1; 3 The Graphic, 2; 5 Stealth, 3. Also started: 4 Francolin, 2 Dutch Money, 7 Colonel Quex, and Solmar (bracketed), 8 Captivate, 9 Cossack Chief, § Blue Metal, 10 Leading Boy. Won by a short length; two lengths. Time 1.2 3-5. Otago Handicap, 11 miles. —1 Pink Note (Brodie) 1; 2 Queen Balboa, 2; 3 Royal Saxon, 3. Also started: Lucy Locket, Sarina, 6 Vaward. Pink Note went to the front inside the distance and won by a length and a-half, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Lucy Locket was fourth. Time 2.7 2-5. Trial Stakes, seven furlongs.—2 Filosol (Brodie) 1; 11 Salmo Salar 2; 1 Singer, 3. Also started: 1 Wine Tray, bracketed with Singer, 9 Stringbow, 6 Thurlow, 8 West Dome, 5 Broadfield, 4 Lady Lizzie, 10 Miss Marco, 3 Louise, 7 On Watch. Won by threequarters of a length, half a length. Time 1.29 4-5. Federal Handicap, six furlongs. —2 Rin Tin Tin (Andrews) 1; 4 Circulation, 2; 3 King Balboa, 3. Also started: 6 Black Duke, 1 Gay Sonnet. 7 Royal Tractor, 10 Wingatui, 9 Money Mine, 9 Eaton Bells, 11 Brightling, 5 Coomassie 7.0. Won by a long head; over two lengths. Wingatui was fourth. Time 1.14 4-5. Burnside Handicap, six furlongs.— 4 Waving Corn (Voight) 1; 2 Meadow Lark 2; 6 Some Signal, 3. Also started: 7 Latin Quarter, 1 Proud Knight, 3 Balborna, 6 Singer and Win Abbey (bracketed). Won by a head; about six lengths. Time 1.16 1-5. Otokia Handicap, one mile. —1 Apache (F. McKay) 1; 2 Camisader, 2; 4 Taboo, 3. Also started: 5 Valdairo, 3 Equerry. Won by a head; four lengths. Time 1.14 4-5.

MANAWATU R.C. CUP TO STAR AREA. 1 PALMERSTON N., December 26. Boisterous weather, after overnight rain, prevailed for the first day of the Manawatu R.C. Meeting. There was a large crowd. The tote took £43,999. against £54,647 last year. Results: — Tokoinaru Hurdles, 13-4 miles. —4 Red Bank (H. E. Stratton) 1; 6 Panorama 2; Elsianor 3. Also ran : 3 Cohesion, 5 Diana’s Lad, 2 Vexatious, 7 Othon, 9 Braeman, 8 Decoy Bird. Won by a length • half a length. Time 3.16 2-5. Maiden Handicap, 6 furlongs—ls Mangaharei (C. Davies) 1; 5 St. Melba 2; 10 Monetize 3. Also ran: 15 Balloon, 12 Bernera, 2 Black Maire, 19 Bione, 6 Chertsey, 20 Dawn, o’ Day, 13 Fine Acre, 8 Greenfield, 9 Grattan, 14 Kotahi Eka, 18 KiloreU, 4 Kentish Lady, 3 Mothplane, Roidesl, 15 Royal Black, 11 Shrewd, 7 Tiremoana. Won by one and a-ffialf lengths ■ three-quar-ters of a length. Time 1.16 2-5. Tararua Hack, 9 furlongs.—6 King Quex (H. Griffiths) 1; 2 Rory Mor 2 ; 10 Henna 3. Also ran : 4 Goldban, 7 Mon Mint, 3 Courageous, 11 Kilburn, 1 Glenray, 8 Shining Star, 9 Bissac, 5 Cloyne, 12 Cobham, 15 Roburant, 13 Lady Alophen, 14 Birkbeck. Half a length each way. Time 1.58. Manawatu Cup, lg miles —9 Star Area (T. Webster) 1; 7 Seatown 2 ; 4 Mountain Heath 3. Also Tan: 5 Hynanna, 2 Mandane, 1 First Sight, 3 Merry Damon, 6 Historic, 10 Novar. Discourse 12, Polonett, 11 Imperial Spark. Won by half a length ; four lengths. Time 2-37 3-5. Star Area led throughout, and had too much stamina when the others tried to catch him. Nursery Handicap, 5 furlongs. —1 Clever (H. Griffith) 1 ; 2 First Money 2 ; 11 Praeda 3. Also ran : Admiral Drake, 5 Statuary, 6 Imp. Gerard, 4 Belcaire, 14 Hunting Call, 10 Ben Hur, 12 Hotspring, 8 King Hal, 13 Accredity, 7 Becky Sharp, 9 Sapient, 15 Winloch. Won by three-quarters of a length ; four lengths. Gillies Hack, 6 furlongs.—s Borsalene (T. Webster) 1; 1 Veronese 2 ; 13 First Ruler 3. Also ran : 4 Bank Note, 2 Noteworthy, 6 Thrift, 9 Greymist, 7 Indolent, 10 Full Mark, 3 Australis, 8 Shot Silk, 11 Miss Field, 12 Evensong. Won by a length. Time 1.16 1-5. Fitzherbert*Handicap, 6 furlongs.— 1 Benzora (R. J. Mackie) 1 ; 3 Arrow Lad 2 ; 9 Jeanette 3. Also ran : 5 Doree. 2 Silver Paper, 6 Lady Limond, 7 Callanmore, 4 Helotis, 8 Ruffles, 10 Lady Ideal- Won. by half a length; two lengths. Time 1.14 2-5. Grandstand Handicap, 9 furlongs.— 4 Panther (A. Fratus) 1; 2 Kilmezzo 2; 1 Mendip 3. Also ran : 8 Vivo, 5 Miss Pat, 6 Superb King, 7 Lin Arlington. Won by a head ; a length. 1 ime 1.55.

TARANAKI J.C. ORAZONE -WINS HANDICAP NEW PLYMOUTH, Dec. 26. The Taranaki J.C. Meeting opened in a drizzle, which commenced witli the first race, and lasted throughout. The

attendance was good, and the track was in excellent condition. The tote registered £25,750, compared with £28,608. Results: — Huatoki Plate, 7 furlongs—l Llanore 1, 4 C.elanine 2,2 Archieval 3. Also started, 8 Wiseacre, 5 Gasnapper, 13 Razor, 12 Royal Tour, 9 Thersa Bell, 6 Viburnum, 10 Iciogne, 3 Havering, 14 Patonga, 7 Potency, 11 Black Odin, 15 Ransom. Won by 21 lengths; three lengths; Gasnapper fourth. Time 1.27 2-5. Borough Juvenile Handicap, 5 furlongs—7 Valvifoe 1; 1 Davy Quex 2; 5 Airway 3. Also started: 3 Coolmint, 2 Fancy Boy, 4 Boundary, 9 Gold Morn, 6 Golden Flower, 8 Monoloff. Won by half a head; half a neck. Monoloff fourth. Time 1.2 2-5. Hack Hurdles, 11 miles 100 yards—--1 Glengariff 1; 4 Horoinea 2; 3 Abbot’s Delight 3. Also started; 1 Polyphemus, 5 Berenthia, 6 Inahman. Won by ten lengths; 8 lengths. Berenthia fourth. Time 2.52 2-5. Stewards’ Hack, 6 furlongs —3 Partial Eclipse 1; 5 Monsogne 2; Fortalice 3. Also started: 2 Denier, 1 Calapat, 4 Greenacre, 6 Egerin, 8 Joke Form, 9 Miss Pakaki. Won by 3i; lengths; 21 lengths; Egeria fourth. Time 1.15. Christmas Handicap, H miles —5 Orazone 1; 2 Mint Leaf 2; 3 Wenday 3. Also started; 4 Yoma, 8 Royal Mint, 1 Manly, 7 Anolo, 9 Flying Shot, 6 Alonso. Won by half a length; a head; Alonsoa fourth. Time 2.10 4-5. ■

Atiawa Cup, 81 furlongs—-4 The Warden 1, 8 Airtight 2; 6 Sovena 3. Also started: i Star Comet, 5 Royal Acre, 7 Swiss Mercia, 2'Onward, 5 Whisogne 9 Always, 10 Gasnapper, 11 Eauloff. Won by a length; half a length; Royal Acre fourth. Time 1.51. Tikorangi Hack Stakes, 5 furlongs—--1 Gold Dawn 1; 2 Argue 2; 5 Owairako 3. Also started: Rotokare, Annoyer, 7 Merxcis, 3 Billet, 5 Tawatere, 8 Carmen, 9 Airdale. Won by two lengths; one length. Time 1.3. Flying Handicap, G furlongs—B Paul Lucerne 1; 2 Monoghan 2; 1 Te Atiawa 3. Also started: G The Swell, 9 Whennanni, 5 Hipo (coupled with Nastori), 4 Seastar, 3 Takutawa, 1 Quillfire, 10 Joke Form. Half a length each way. Time 1.15.

' WAIPUKURAU J.C. HANDICAP TO LOCARNO NAPIER, Dec. 26. The Waipukurau Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting was held to-day in wet weather. There was a large attendance. The course became very slippery, four horses falling on the flat in the course of the day’s sport. The tote handled £14,120 for the day, compared with £13,531 for last year. Results: — Maiden Handicap, six furlongs—4 Chopin 1, 1 Topere 2; 10 Merry Mixture 3. Won by. three quarters of a length; a length and a-half. Time 1.17 3-5. Juvenile Handicap, 5 furlongs.—l Kaihora 1; 3 Ainnington 2; 4 King Mami 3. Won by two lengths, from Cuticle, with Winnington three lengths back. Cuticle weighed in three pounds short and Winnington was placed second, with King Mann third. Time 1.2 3-5. Amalgamation Handicap, miles — 1 Locarno 1; Pale Star 2; 4 Taragra 3. Won by two lengths; a length. Time 2.23 3-5. Taihoa Handicap, 5 furlongs—l Kaihoro 1; 3 Brown Sugar 2; Plimmerton 3. Won by a length and a-half, two lengths. Time 1.2 2-5. King Mann fell at the top of the straight. Porongahau Hack, one mile —4 High Court 1; 3 Tairone 2; 2 Rabbi 4. Won by four lengths; five lengths. Time 1.46. Imperial Fame fell, bringing down Kalos. Braeburn Handicap, once round—6 Abisogne 1; 10 Heather Blend 2; 9 Wilmoreana 3. Won by three parts of a length; half a length. Time 2.G 2-5. Open Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs — 2 Millais 1; 4 Tanagra 2; Queen’s Choice 3. Won by a length and three quarters; a length. Time I.G. Lake Hack, 6 furlongs—Tea Lady 1, Kings Jest 2; 3 Brown Sugar 3. Won by a length and a-half; a length. Time 1.16 4-5.

ASHBURTON T.C. ROI L’OR WINS CUP. ASHBURTON, December 24. Despite the dull weather, the Ashburton Trotting Meeting was amongst tho most successful yet held. Following heavy rain overnight the course was in good order. The attendance was very large. Ttye tote registered £20,410J, against £20,256J, last year. Results: — Advance Handicap (harness), 1J miles. —2 Lady Cello 1; 1 Snowy Huon 2; 6 Madam Locanda 3. Also started: 12 Lady Oran, 13 Great Huon, 8 Doll Dance, 14 Devon Child, 5 Grace Huon, 7 Salute, 10 Brook Pointer, 3 Slogan, 11 Daring Boy, 4 His Lordship, 7 Harold Logan. His Lordship and Devon Child fell. Snowy Huon would have won but for breaking fifty yards from home. Won by half a length; eight lengths. Time 3.37 1-5. Mitcham Handicap (harness) 1J miles. —6 Aileen Wood 1; 11 Duco 2; 4 Scuttle 3. Also started: 2 Altonbrook, 13 Chisholm. 14 Great Burton, 10 Bon Boy, 15 Appear, 9 Great Applause, 5 Pavo, 7 Brent Boy, 3 Waiata Poi, 8 Accumulator, 1 Koro Peter, 12 Dipnoi. Won all the way by two lengths; a head. Time 3.44 3-5. Ashburton Cup (harness), two miles. —2 Roi L’Or 1; 3 Dundas Boy 2; 4 Shadowland 3. Also started: 8 St. Bridget; 1 Wrackler, 4 Kotuku Jack, 3 Sunfish (coupled with second horse), 7 Avenger, 9 Billy Sea, 6 Event. Roi L’Or won by four lengths, with Dundas Boy a length ahead of Shadowland and Avenger a neck back. Time 4.37 3-5. McLean Handicap (harness) 1J miles. —1 Kiowa, 1; 3 Dick Logan 2; 2 Nan Brent 3. Also started: 7 Sylvie Logan, 6 Loco, 4 Becky Mine, 5 Great Triumph. Won easily by three lengths. Time 3.33 3-5. Midsummer Handicap (harness), two miles.—2 Golden Author 1; 1 Curfew Boy 2; 8 Star Lady 3. Also started: 4 Mountain Ore, 12 Lough Neagh, 6 Eiffelton Lass, 11 Forward Maid, 15 Dan Logan, 7 Florrie Pointer, 3 June de Oro, 12 Apex, 10 Our Bird, 5 Kiowa, 14 lone, 9 Wakataua, 16 Kerwood Bell. Won by a. length; four lengths. Timo 4.40 4-5.

Boxing Day Handicap (harness). 1) miles. —3 Kotuku Jack 1; 6 Author Jinks 2; 8 Away 3. Also started: 4 Mol), 2 Chef, 1 Travis Axworthy, 5 Dillon Gold, 7 Avenger, 9 Fashion Queen, 16 Zenith. Won by a long neck; four lengths. Time 2.53. Winslow Handicap (harness), 2 miles.- —4 Dipnoi 1; 8 Accumulator 2; .10 Quickfire 3. Also started: 1 Koro Peter, 9 Scuttle, 12 Brent Boy, 14 Great Burton, Duco. 2 Carclo, 5 Nelson Prince, 6 Molly Molloy, 11 Nancy Bingen, 3 New Metford, 13 Repute. Won by six lengths; half a length, ’rime 4.56. Final Handicap (saddle), one mile.

—4 Sylvie Logan 1; 10 Exclusive 2; 7 Erin’s Lynn 3. Also started: 8 Audience, 1 Satinbird, 6 Auto Minto, 9 Mavis Wood, 3 King Abdullah, 5 Gibraltar, 1 Dick Logan. Won by two lengths; three lengths. Time 2.16 4-5. SOUTH WAIRARAPA T.C. NATIVE HERO’S CUP. MASTERTON, December 26. A southerly drizzle prevailed throughout the first day of. the South Wairarapa T.C. Annual Meeting. The totalisator receipts for the day were £6,8731, against £8,949 for the first day last year. Results: — Trial Handicap, 11 miles. —9 Gang Awa 1; 1 Kate Logan 2; 3 All Red 3. A length and six lengths. Time 3.46. Summer Handicap, 11 miles. —2 Tamahine 1; 3 Flora Volo ,2; 1 Nelson Request 3. Won by two lengths; twelve. Time 3.57 2-5. Bey Handicap, 11 miles. —2 El Direct 1; 8 Lady Jewel 2; 5 Logan’s Pride 3. Won by five lengths; a length. Time 4.39 2-5. Wairarapa Cup, 2 miles. —3 Native Hero 1; 6 Great Delight 2; 9 Crusader 3. Won by ten lengths, a length. Time 4.54 2-5. Boxing Day Handicap, (saddle) one mile. —1 Realty 1; 2 Mary Brown 2; 6 Alexis 3. Won by a length; about 12 lengths. Time 2.25 1-5. Members’ Handicap, 2 miles. —1 Tamahine 1; 2 Nelson Request 2; 3 Billy Bingen 3. Won by three lengths; ten. Time 5.25 3-5. Clareville Handicap, 11 miles. —7 George the Fourth 1; 5 Sailor Boy 2; 3 Good Lady 3. Won by five lengths; two lengths. Time 3.43 4-5. President’s Handicap, 1| miles. —El Direct 1; 5 Logan’s Pride 2; 8 Golden Morn 3. Won by a length; six lengths. Time 3.2 1-5.

GORE T.C, HANDICAP TOSUN SHOWERGORE, December 26. The Gore Trotting Club’s Annual Meeting was held in fine weather. The track was in good order, and the attendance large. The totalisator handled £18,414£, against £18,916£ last year. Results: — Croydon Handicap.—3 Blue Lady 1, 8 Bob Wilkes 2 ; 4 Lucky Voyage 3. Also started : 7 Keen Derby, 19 Marold, 19 Jack. Wallace, 14 Foam, 12 Pattie Bingen, 10 Mercer Bingen, 1 Criterion, 9 Saxon, 2 Dummy Bingen, Helen McGregor, 13 Major Domo, 17 Gardenella, 6 Jack Bingen, 11 Watersong, 16 Jade, 15 Alpha Wilkes. Won by three lengths; five lengths. Time 3-44. Trial Handicap.—2 Fair Wave 1; 1 Country King 2 ; 15 Bellwin 3. Also ran: 13 Jbrelderie, 14 Lily Harold, 11 Adois, 16 Loch Carran, 6 Chimeaway, 8 Erin’s Fortune, 18 Cathedralite, 16 Spot Locanda, 15 La Rona, 9 Southern Light, 4 Cleverley, 12 Rosa]een, 7 Crown Jewel, 10 Kola Wilkes, 7 Mountain Queen, 3 Willie Wilkes, 5 Erin’s Chance. Won by two lengths; three lengths. Time 3.52 4-5. Telegraph Handicap.—2 Wilma Dillon 1; Rita McKinney 2; 9 Honest Ned 3. Also started : 6 Dawson Bingen, 8 Free Lance, 7 Glen Wilkes, 3 Four Bells, 5 Liberal, 4 Warepa. Won by a length; three lengths. Time 2.13 3-5. Gore Handicap.—3 Sunshower 1; 5 Desert Star 2; 4 Nelson McElwyn 3. Also started: 12 McKinney Dillon, 9 Slump,i 8 Stockade Jun., 2 Nelson de Oro, 1 Denvers Doll, 14 Lucky Harold, 11 Logan Hanlon, 10 Streak, 13 Miss Adonis, 7 Hylas, 6 Hector’s Own. Sunshower led most of the way, and in a great finish he staved off the challenge of Desert Star, to win by a length, a head- Time 4.39.

Christmas Handicap.—2 Mona Bingen 1; 1 Limosa 2; 5 Jolly Maid 3. Also started: 12 Bricklayer, 14 Haerere, 17 Musical Chimes, 15 Coy Bells, 4 Tarndale, 9 Auto, 13 Decoy Bells, 6 Shady Spot, 11 Coldstream Guard, 3.Erin’s Advance, 10 Nelbar, 8 Lou Thorpe. Won by four lengths; six lengths. Time 2.49. Mataura Handicap.—7 Jock Bingen 1; 1 Sunspeck 2; 8 Wattle Patch 3. Also started: 16 Mahinirangi, 4 Bonne Fille, 18 Saxon, 11 Combine, 9 Royal Stan, 13 Billy Moor, 6 Pattie Bingen, 12 Merce Bingen, 2 Lucky Voyage, 10 Criterion, 12 Patty Todd, 3 Ruby Bingen, 20 Major Dome, 17 Gardanella, 15 Watersong, 5 Peter Lin, 9 Buck Up, 14 Jade. Won by three lengths; four lengths. Time 4.57. President’s Handicap. —1 Kensitas 1 ■ 7 Winnie Chrysler 2 ; 3 Chiming King 3. Also started: 11 Erin’s Own, 8 Kola Wilkes, 9 Overture, 2 Suncross, 4 Auto, 10 Maybird, 5 Needles, 6 Streak. Won by three -quarters of a length. Time 3-31. Final Handicap.-’—7 Liberal 1; 3 Logan Hanlon 2; 11 Alva Lass 3. Also started: 8 Kinney Dillon, 11 Return Voyage, 9 Glen Wilkes, 5 Sunshower, 4 Denver’s Doll, 12 Miss Adonis, 10 Four Bells, 6 Hector’s Own, 2 Desert Star. Won by six lengths ■ one and a-half lengths. Time 2.50.

GREYMOUTH J.C. TROTTING HANDICAPS. WESTPORT, December 26. The following handicaps for the trotting events on the first day (December 29) of the Greymouth Jockey Chib’s Meeting have been declared by Mr G. S. Simpson: — Paroa Handicap Trot (in harness), of 105 sovs., 3-7-J,- class, i; miles—Allanora, Bonnie Locanda, Dice, Erie Dazzle, Del Oro, Howdah, Idol Boy, Kawana, Just Jean, Little Victor, Loch Bank, Mawhera Girl, Nonsuit, Black Locanda, Liberty Hall, Meritor, Musical, Bingen Wilkes, Beautiful Rose, Du Maurier, Golden Ore, Nanette, Renetta, Dillon, Solitude scr., Play Girl 12, Vai Logan 24, Ecstasy, Young Author 36. Otira Handicap Trot (in saddle), of .150 sovs., 2.28 class, one mile— Beatrice Locanda, Cawthorn, Guy Pointer, Howdah, Loch Bank, Lou Harold, Te Karere, Spotlight, Royal Audubon, Idol Boy, Miss Terry, Du Maurier, Myrtle ' Dillon, Nanette, Musical cr. ; Queen’s Ferry, Sedmere 12, Reta Gay 24, Lady Bell, Wastewood 36, Roger Lyon 48, Rap, Clive Bell, Harina 60.

TOTALISATOR DECREASE. The turnover by the totalisator at the nine race meetings in New Zealand yesterday amounted to £254,475, compared with £308,598 on BoxingDay, 1927, a decrease of £54,123. Adverse weather doubtless was responsible to a certain extent for the decrease. r fhe Railway Dept, advertise on page two in this issue train alterations and additions in connection with the races at Omoto on January 1 and 2, and trots at Hokitika on January 3.

RACING FIXTURES.

Dec. 28—Chatham Island R.C. Dec. 29— Manawatu R.C. Dec. 28, Jan. 1, 2 —Auckland R.C. Dec. 29, Jan. 1 and 2—Greymouth J.C. Jan. I—(Wairau R.C. Jan. I—Wyndham1—Wyndham R.C. Jan. I—Waikouaiti1 —Waikouaiti R.C. Jan. 1, 2 —Wairarapa R.CJan. 1, 2 —Stratford R.C. Jan. 1, 2 —Hawke’s Bay J.C. Jan. 1, 2 —Marton J.C. Jan. 5, 7 —Vincent J.C. Jan. 7, B—Reefton J.C. TROTTING FIXTURES. Dec. 28—Westport T.C. Dec. 29, 31—Auckland T.C. Dec. 29-r-Winton T.C. Dec. 31—Inangahua T.C. Jan. 1, 2 —Canterbury Park T.C. Jan. 3 —Westland T.C. Jan. 4, s—Greymouth5—Greymouth T.C. Jan. 12—Timaru T.C. AUSTRALIAN RESULTS RANDWICK AND CAULFIELD (Australian Press Association.) SYDNEY, Dec. 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. Summer Cup —Donald 1; Fondant 2; Resource 3. Fondant attempted to lead all the way, with Valamita, Resource, Orange Prince, Octember and Donald as the nearest attendants, but in a desperate finish Donald got up and won by half a head, with two and a-half lengths between second and third. Time 2.4 G. December Stakes —Hold Fast 1; Twinkle Star 2; Violin Solo 3. Six started. Hold Fast won full of running, by two and a-half lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time I.OJ. Hold Fast has now won four times in succession. Christmas Handicap, first division — Nut Cup 1; Loquacious (N.Z.) 2; Frances Cyllene 3. Twelve started. Won by two lengths; third three-quarters of a length away. Time 1.371. Second Division —Vavarde 1; Happy New 2; Lipari 3. Won by a length; a length and a-half between second and third: Ten started. The New Zealander Boston, was seventh. Time 1.38. Summer Nursery Handicap—lleen Cello 1; Expert 2; Vercoola 3. Twelve started. Won by a length and a half; three-quarters of a length. The New Zealander, Passbook, was fourth. Time 1.7. MELBOURNE, Dec. 26. A good holiday crowd was at Caulfield to-day. The weather was warm. Christmas Handicap—Harry Gavin 7.7, 1; Attraction 8.6, 2; Quirk 8.8, 3. Seventeen started. Won by two lengths; a neck. Time 1.12§.