STRATFORD RACING CLUB.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 2 January 1926, Page 6

STRATFORD RACING CLUB.

annual meeting opened. FIRST DAY’S ECENTS. CUP WON BY BRIGHT DAY. Despite the threatening weather conditions prevailing during the morning, the first race of the Stratford Racing Club’s annual meeting, which opened yesterday was witnessed by a large crowd of spectators, drawn from all parts of the province. Besides the local complement, large numbers journeyed to Stratford by the train and car services, while no less than 553 motorcars parked in the enclosure brought passengers who contributed to the total. Though the morning was windy, conditions were not unpleasant, but just prior to the fifth race rain commenced to fall, and continued iutermittentlv during the remainder of the day. Though the fields were not large, speculation was keen, and the totalisator staff, under Mr AY. O’Callaghan, spent a busy day. The sum of £31,321 10s went through the machine, this representing a decrease of £2758 10s on the corresponding day in 1925, when £34,080 was handled. As starter, Mr A. Morse sent the fields away , with a minimum of de'ay. while at the home end the judge, Mr C. H. AVasher, gave his decisions with promptitude awl satisfaction to all concerned. The only judicial inquiry held during the day concerned an alleged interference dining the Douglas Handicap by Papapongn. ridden by N. F. Johnson, with Pounia with M. Gray up, and as a result Johnson was suspended for the rest of the day. An occurrence which wi'l be greatly regretted among all interested on the spot took place subsequent to th e Cup Handicap, when one of the competitors, Mr El. Rotliery’s bay mare, AVhetunui, which appeared distressed during the concluding stages, collapsed when approaching the loose ixix and expired. It is believed that death was clue to internal bleeding as the result of a b’ood vessel being ruptured during the progress of the race.

Results were as follow : TRIAL STAKES, of 150 sovs., second horse to receive 30 sovs. and third horse 15 sovs. from the stakes. Weight for age. Five furlongs and 80 yards. 5 EPISTLE: H. Hickey’s b.m., 4 yrs., by Polydamon —Communique, 9.0 (T. Green) 1 1 GREEN BONNET: D. Hickey’s b.m., syrs., by Day- Comet- — Kakama, 9.0 (P. McGuire) 2 2 SOVENA: T. O’Donnell’s b.f., f-yrs., by Bisogne —Avena. 8.7 (C. France) 3 (Winner trained by owner, Hastings.)

Also started: 10 Hiueora (G. Ingrain), 13 Sweet Lupin (H. P. Hunt), 8 Tangikai (YV. Mitchelij, 4 Kiwini (H. K. Alexander), 6 Toy. Box (0. Cuilum), 11 Pocket Edition (A. McCormack), 3 Blue Sky 9.0 (J. Roche), 9 Makuku (YV. Trillo), Tip Tree (L. Edwards), 12 Paitonu 8.7 (T. Tito). A field of thirteen saddled up lor the Trial Stakes, the defections being Sturmalt, ITuiroa, To Karere, Roburant, and Popular Win. Green Bonnet was tlio public jianey, but carried only 2 tickets more than Sovena. Blue Sky was next in order of favouritism, being entrusted with about £IOO less than the pair mentioned. Epistle, which secured first prize money, was fifth favourite with about 270 tickets. Green Bonnet was first out, showing the way to Sovena, Kiwini, Epistle and Paitonu. Making a good pace Green Bonnet was still the pilot as she approached the straight, Sovena being close behind with Epistle and Kiwini a couplle of lengths back, Tangikai lying handy in next position. Traversing the straight Green Bonnet drew away til) 2 lengths separated her from Sovena and Green Bonnet appeared a winner, hut in the last 100 yards, Epist.e came rapidly through to beat Green .Bonnet by ’half a length, with Sovena 2 lengths behind in third position and Kiwini a good fourth. Time, 1.7 3-5.

TARIKI WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 170 sovs., second horse to receive 30 sovs. and third horse 15 sovs. from the stakes. Seven furlongs. 3 ELYSIANOR: C. C. Smith’s br.g., 3yrs., by Eiysian—Signor mare, 8.7 (W. Mitchell) 1 2 EMPIRE CAMP: P. Cox’s br.g., aged, by Campfire— Chiisalis, 8.9 (B. Rayner) 2 5 GOLD COLLECTOR: 11. titland's b.g., 3yrs., by Tree Lucerne —Fluke, 8.13 (C. France) 2 (Winner trained by F. Lind. Wanganui.)

A iso started: 1 Sunny Vale 0.5 (A McCormack), 4 Daddy’s Girl 0.1 (F Preston). The withdrawal of No Pespoii.se, Scat, Lively Fire, Turn, Gold Rangi. Monaghan, Anchor, Miss Mureen. Spy, and Lay Lark from the Tariki Welter left only five to contest the event, and spectators invested for a

single dividend. Sunny Vale was made favourite, Empire Camp, which was entrusted with about £llO less, being the next preference while Elysianor was third with about oO tickets less than Empire Camp. AAhen the field settled, down from the stait, Daddv’s Girl had the lead fiom Elysianlor, Sunny Yale and Lmpue Camp Three furlongs from home the position of the two leaders was unchanged, but Empire Camp had gone into third position a length behind the pair, Gold Collector and Sunny A ale beino- in close attendance The held was 'closely bunched at the home turn and on straightening out Elysiaum was seen to have a slight lead Horn Daddv’s Girl and Empire Camp with the ’remainder practically on even terms. Elysianor improved his position over the .last half f»rj>ng «nd went on to win easily by 2 lengths from Empire Camp, which got home a length ahead of Gold Collector m third position. Daddy’s Girl followup, -with Sunny Vale, the favourite, last. Time, 1.49 4-5. STRATFORD CUR HANDICAP, of 700 bovs., second horse to receive 140 sovs,, and third horse 70 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and a quar--4 BRIGHT DAY: S. Tapp’s’s ch.g, 6 jyirs, by Day Comet-Lady— Gwendoline, 8.1 (A. McCormack) 1 3 YOAIA : A. AY. Budge’s br.g., 6yrs, by Campfire —Martingale, / (M. Gray) " 7 Y”A WARD: AY. Pine’s b.g., 3yrs, by Bisogne —Coroner mare, /.O (T. Bound) A (Winner trained by T. E. AVilson, Frankton.)

A : so started: 2 Income 9.4 (N. F. Johnson), 5 AVhetunui 7.6 (Brodie), 1 Olympic (Green), 11 Santiago 1.2, carried 7.4 (J. Gray), 10 Crossfire 71 carried 7.2 (G. Ingram), 12 Ora s Delight 7.0 (T. Tito), 8 Arch Opal /.0 (J. Do»l----broski), 6 Bay Dighton .7.0 carried /.4 (A Downing), 9 Opa 7.0 (C. Trillo). Four sera tellings reduced the aspirants for the honours in the day s big race, the Stratford Cup Handicap, to twelve, those failing to_ compete being Admiral Codringtoii, Killock, lioilus, and Aropeta. Olympic’s chances were most favoured, Income carrying a bout £IOO less, being the next choice. 10111 a, with 450 tickets less than Income, was third favourite, while Bright Day, A award and Opa attracted respects rely about £630, £B2O and £looo less f-iaii the favourite. The total invested an toe race was the biggest of the day. Yoma was the first to show out, and passed the stand led with Olympic, Whetumii, Crossfire. Ora’s Delight, Bay Dighton, and Arch Opal following in truer. Turning into the back *tretch, C: a s Delight took control in front of C-css-fire and Yoma, but a furlong ayher on A*award rushed through to lr ad Buy Dighton. Arch Opal and Income. live furlongs from home the order was A award. Ora’s Delight, Olympic, Crossfire, Yoma, Bay Dighton. Income, Aicli Opal and Bright Day, with the remainder bunched, but at the home tin n Bav Dighton had gone up to sc. ond place, followed by Olympic, Bright Day, Crossfire and Yoma. In the straight the lust named went out with Bright- Day to contend the leadership, Bright Day getting homo by half a ength from Yoma, with Y award a length hack third and Opa, which shot up from the bunch in the last halffurlong, a- similar distance away in fourth position. Time, 2mins 10 4-ssec. OH UR A HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs., second horse to receive 40 sovs. and third horse 20 sovs. from the stakes. Over six flights of hurdles. One mile and a half. 2 SOME FASHION: A. AYight’s blk. g.. aged, by Fashionable —Gluten mare. 9.6' (G. Young) 1 6 RATAPIKO: P. E. Garvey’s cli.g, Gvrs, by Campfire—Patron, 9.0 (Hunt) - ') WHITE RANGER : Mrs Tom Anderson'.s b k.g., aged, by I'ore-

most—Bnisholis. 9.11 (S. OakIcy) 3 (Winner trained by J. T. Young, Hamilton). Also started: 4 Awake 11.2 (E. Stanway), 3 -old Peak 10.12 (L. Lewer). 5 Sansalino 9.6 (L. Edwards), 7 Interest 10.9 (E. Hasted), 1 Arabv 9.0 E. Holman), 8 Frizz’er 9.0 carried 9.3 (R. Fagan, 10 Spey 9.0 (O. Cuilum).

A field of ten lined up for the Ohara Hurdles. San Fera, Kareao, The Emperor, Paul Mooie, Roman, Purseproud. Elva Rosa, Husker, and Miss Maureen failing to appear. Araby was favourite, being hacked with about £24(! more than Some Fashion and i approximate y €44!) more than the third choice, old Peak. Ratapiko and White Ranger, which secured s rand and child prize money respectively, carried PoO and R'2i) tickets less than Araby. Some Fashion was the smartest to get away, and negotiating the first hurdle was in front of Awake with Frizzier and Ratapiko next in older. Ratapiko then made a dash, and at the jump in f'r-ont of the stand held the lead from Frizz er. Saiisalino and Some Fashion. Going into tin. hack stretch. Sansalino took up the running, followed by Some Fashion. White Ranger and Frizzbr. Half way along the back Some Fashion again went to the van a length dear of White Ranger, with Sansalino. Frizz'd 1 , Ratapiko and Gold I’eak following in order. The same nair maintained the ]end at the top of the hack stretch, hut Araby had gon. l into third position, Ratapiko then lying •! dose Com ill. Turning into the home straight, Some Fashion had improved his lead. White Ranger being two. lengths away and just heading Rataniko ami Araby. Some Fashion steadied the imi'" when approaching the final jump, there being 'ittlc to choose between the black gelding and White •Linger as they rose, while Araby and Ratapiko were on terms about a length behind. Gallondig freely over the concluding slagesj Some Fashion went out to win with ease, passing the judge’s box three 'engths in front of. Rata-, pilco, which finished a similar distance

a!u';i<! of White Hanger. with Arab.y half a length bohiiKl in fourth place. Time. 2miu 52scc.

JUVENILE HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs., second horse 40 sovs., and third horse 20 sovs. from the stakes. Five furlongs and 80 yards. 7 TO A PATTI : C. Keliely’s b.g., 3 yrs, by Antagonist —Cornice, 7.5, less slbs allowance (M . Grav) 1 5 ROYAL DAMON: Mrs S. Hutchinson’s cli.g., 3yrs, by Polyclamon —Royal Moments, 7.11, less slbs allowance (T. Green) ... 2 6 PAR TAG A: S. C. Tonks’s b.g.. 3vrs, by Bisogne—Marsuma. 7.9 (A. Downing) 3 (Winner trained by .1. r l’. Wade, Stratford.) Also started: 3 Seastar 8.6 (C. France), 1 Aterle 8.5 (Flower), 4 Elying Shot 7.13 (H. K. Alexander), 2 Windbag 7.13, less 51bs allowance (G. Ingram), 9 Apathy 7.9 (J. Gray), 10 Blend 7.9. carried 8.0 (Healey), 8 Popular -Win 7.6, lees olbs allowance (1. Tl ßlsox, Roburant and Fortalice were the only withdrawals from the Juvenile Handicap, leaving a field of 10. Merle was a warm favourite with 300 more tickets than Windbag, which carried about 180 more than Seastar. In a -rood betting race Toapaiti’s support was about £950 below the favourite s and £2OO below' the amount on Royal Damon. From a good start Seastar took the lead, followed by Flying Shot, which, however, soon headed the former, and Windbag came in just behind. with Royal Damon in -fourth place and Toapaiti fifth. Flying Shot was the first to appear round the home bend about a neck in front of Seastar, while next in succession Royal Damon. Toapaiti and Partaga were challenging the leading positions. In the dash np the straight'Toapaiti came round the hunch, and in an exciting finish got home by a neck from Royal Damon. Partaga" being a length behind in third berth, with Seastar close up fourth. Time, 1.7. DOUGLAS HANDICAP, of 300 sovs., second horse to receive 60 sovs. and third horse 30 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. 7 BONOGNE: H. Y r ine’s ch.g., 4yrs, by Bisogne—Bonnie Lass, 7.2, carried 7.5 (A. Downing) 1 4 GAILLARD: A. Alexander’s ch.g.. 4yrs, bv Absurd —Noreen, 8.2 (W. Mitchell) 2 3 REHUTAI: S. Spence’s gr.m., syrs, by Lucullus —Aquatis, 7.2, less 31bs allowance (T. Tito) ... 3 (Winner trained by E. J. Murtagh, Hawera.) Also started: 2 Papapouga 8.0 (N. F. Johnson), 1 Pouma 7.10? loss 31bs allowance (M. Gray), 8 Snatcher 7.3 (G. Ingram). 4 Miss Egypt 7.0 (Gilmer), 6 Solferange 7.0 (Green). The Lamb, Avola, Velociform, and Willow Wai failed to go out for the Douglas Handicap, the competitors thus numbering eight-. Pouma registered the biggest total on the machine, being supported by V 2120 more than Papaponga, which was nreferred by about the same amount before Rehutai. Gaillard and Miss Egypt tied for fourth place in the opinion of investors. Bonogne’s total was eighth in order of favouritism, and £640 below the figure attracted by the first fancy. Pouma and Gaillard were actually first out. but after covering half a furlong Rehutai moved up into the lead, followed by Pouma. Gaillard. Papanonga and Snatcher. After two furlongs the order was Rehutai. Papaponga, Gaillard, Pounia and Snatcher, and commencing the turn Solferange vaced up to take fifth, place from Snatcher. Bonogne being next in order. Reaching the home turn RehuI ai was just ahead of Pauaponga. with Gaillard and Bonogne following closelv. Rehutai held a narrow lead till reaching the middle distance, when she w T as overhauled on the rails by Gaillard, which was immediately challenged by Bonogne coming up on the outside. The ensuing stages provided a thrilling contest between the trio, Bonogne eventually securing the verdict by a nose from Gaillard. with Rehutai half a length hack in third position and Pannpoimn fourth. Pouma was next- to finish. Time. 1.14 2-5. MIDHIRST HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs., second horse to receive 40 sovs., and third horse horse 20 isovs. from the stakes. Eight and a half furlongs. 3 FIRE BRIGADE: Para Rfuakere's ch.g., by Campfire—YVliio-i, 7.0, (J. Gray) 1 1 GLENGAIRIFF: G. Ryan’s b.g., syrs., by Biisogne—Guidenoy, 9.5 (M. Con-wav) 2 6 ROYAL MINT: W. G. Eaneny’s b.g., 3yrs., by Catmint —Polly Perkins, 7.0 (T. Bound) 3 (Winner trained by R. H. Peppeiell, Waitara). Also started: 2 Troilus (France), 5 Ben Navis (Downer), 4 Mountain Ore (M. Gray). The Midhirst Handicap .comprised another limited field, only six horses going to the post after Vaward, Opa, Blue Peter, Closefire, Santa Fe, Daddy’s Girl, Sansalino, Roche, Frizzier, Puawhato, and Gooinda were withdrawn. Glengariff’s backers cssayei £'4oo more than the sum on the second fancy, Troilus, and £530 more than flic total speculated on .Fire Brigade next in order. Royal Mint was sixth choice with about 120 tickets less than Fire Brigade. Taking the first turn. Royal Mint showed the way to Giengariff, Troilus and Mountain Ore and going into the back stretch the same leader held position from Troilus, Giengariff, and Ben Nevis. At the top of the back stretch the order was the same, though the field was closing up. A half furlong further on Fire Brigade had taken the van from Roy aMint, Troilus and Giengariff, and at the home bend Fire Brigade led by a length, followed by Royal Mint and Troilus with Giengariff and Mountain Ore practically on even terms in fourth place. Giengariff made a good effort in the final stages and passed Roya. Mint, hut was unable to reach hire Brigade, the last named winning by a length and a half from Giengariff while Royal Mint was a length away in third place. Mountain Ore in fourth place- being just in front of Troilus. Time, 1.50. RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 180 sovs., second horse to receive 35 sovs., and third horse 15 sovs., from the stakes. Six furlongs. 1 BRIGHT KNIGHT: S. Tapp’s br.g., 4 yrs., by Lord Multifid— Prettv Helen, 8.4 (Gilmor) 1 2 BENZOBA: C. J. Preston’s b.g., 4yrs., by Bisogne-—Lady Ora. 7.13, carried 8.0 (J. Dombroski) 2 I SUNNY Y r ALE: A. Barlow's br.g. aged, by Sunny Lake— Va.niia, 7.12. carried 8.0 (A. McCormack) 3 (Winner trained by T. E. Wilson. Franklin Junction.) Also started: 8 Lucerual 7.13 (Ingram), 5 Arl.liC*ii'i'y 7.8 (Brodie). 7 .Ma>ster Lucerne 7.8 (M. Gray), 6 A.nolo 7.3, carried 7.-1 (J. Gr.ay), !) Aropeta 7.0, carried 7.5 (Downing), 10 Rapid Fire 7.0 (T. Bound). 3 Be vis 8.4 (Flower). Of the 27 carded, only ten weighed in for -the last race of the day, the defections being Bisox, Quillfire, Eh Timi,

Willow Wai. Merle, Argue. Green Bonnet, Ciold Collector, Royal. .Damon, Gold Clip, Roburite. .Mountain Ore, Bloey. Sovena, Toapaiti, Hiueora. Insurance, and .Ejpistlc. Bright Knight) was iustallcd favourite with about 40 tickets more than, Benzora, Ben Nevis next m order carrying 270 less than Benzoin. Sunnv Yale and .Vtiioiiry were Ivae-Keil respefeive-iy with approximately 400 and 130 .tickets less itlia-u the mnnber eu-t-r listed to Bright Knight. The favourite was first -away, loading Athouiy and Luccrna.l over the fiisit furlong, when Sunny Vale came into second position. Imc could no't get past Blight Knight, which kept to the fore throughout. The .positions of tliis pair were maintained as they turned into the homo .straight. Atlienry ami Ikmzora l lien being next in order. Bright Knigibt’.s position was never seriously threatened and the finish found him a length in front of Benzora. which go-t----up in the last hall furlong to beat Sunny Vale by half ' a length, with A then ry about two lengths back in fourth place. Time, 1.16,

AIARTON MEETING. GRAND KNIGHT AVON CUP. (by TELEGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION.) FEILDING, Dee. 1. The first day of the Marton Jockey Club’s summer meeting was held on the Feilding course to-day in showery weather conditions, which improved during the afternoon. There was almost a re cord attendance and tlio track was in fair order. The totalisator handled £40,546, compared with £38,327 last yea r. E gsults:— Trial Plate, six furlongs.—2 Banjuke (H. McSwceney) 1, 1 Royal Land 2, 9 Capitulation 3. Also started: 4 Rising Star, 10 Carmalt, 5 Wembley, 8 Equal iso, .11 Nvah, 7 Pinthair, 3 Royal Elm, 6 Takaroa. Won by a neck, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1.19.

First Hack Hurdles, one mile and a half. —1 Many Colours (P. Mcßrcarty) 1, 4 Matu 2, 6 Koauau 3. Also started: Peter Rosa, 5 Captain Wai, 2 Slump. Won by a length and a half, three lengths between second and third. Time, 2.49. Juvenile Handicap, five furlongs.—2 Glenninncs (R. J. Maekic) .1, 1 Note 2, 5 Volplane 3. Also started: 3 Limerick, 6 Warnmau, 4 Henna. Won by' a length and a half, three lengths between second and third. Time, 1.3 2-5.

Marton Cup, one mile and quarter. — 3 Grand Knight (W. Bell) 1, 5 Kilceit 2, 1 Ngata 3. Also started: 4 Imperial Spark, 2 Clarinda, 6 Martulli. Won by' a head, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2.10 1-5.

Dash Hack Handicap, six furlongs.— 1 Sleet (R. J. -Maekic) 1, 3 Duetto 2, 7 Girribillie 3. Also -started: 4 Lin Arlington, 2 Lady' Glissas, 5 Constellation, 8 Pangolin, 9 Lieutenant Bill, 6 Carrigallen. AVon by' a head, a neck between second and third. Time, 1.17. New Year Hack Handicap, eight, and a half furlongs.—l Bon March (R. J. Maekic) 1,2 Kilburn 2, 3 Son o’ Mine 3. Also started: 4 Tawehi, 7 Strongholt, 5 Asleep, 8 Monday, 10 Eawhero, 6 Panart, 9 Blood Red. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time. 1.52.

Stewards ’ Welter Handicap, seven furlongs.—l Zaragoza (11. D. Burns) 1, 2 Alabama 2, 4 Ring Potoa 3. Also started: 3 Piquant, "5 Fillette. Won by two lengths, a head between second and third. Time, 1.31.

FIRST DAY’S RACING. HAWKE’S BAY MEETING. HASTINGS, Jan. 1. The Hawke’s Bay' Jockey' Club’s summer meeting opened to-day. There was a good attendance. The weather was cold and showery and the course •was hard, despite heavy' rain last night. The sum of £20.794 was put through the totalisator, compared with £25,638 on the first day last year, a decrease of £4844. An inquiry was held into the fall of Pesh.wa in the Havelock Flying Handicap, and the finding was that Griffith fell through the crowding of horses and coming on to the heels of his horse. Griffiths attached no blame to any' other riders. Results:

Otatara. Jumpers’ Flat; If miles—l Blue Star (H. Griffiths) 1, 3 Mixed Heather 2,2 Suspicion 3. Also started: 4 Mosthenes, 5 Rebuff, 6 Admiration. Won by four lengths. Time, 2.11. Maliora Maiden Handicap; 5 furlongs—l Jeanette (R. Orange) 1,2 Lampyrc 2, 3 Plain Sailing 3. Also started: 12 Hinekapua, 7 Grown Reel. 9 Jen, 10 Evensong, 8 Walkina, 5 Rack, 15 Honri, 7 Gurnion, 11 Braeman, 13 Eventide, 14 Sartoina, 6 Kilnona, 4 Maungatronga. Won by a head. Time, 1.2.

Hastings Handicap; 64 furlongs — Haurangi (A. G. Dixon) 1, 1 Tari 2, 3 Malatour 3. The only starters. Won by four lengths. Time, 1.21 3-5. Juvenile Handicap; 5 furlongsi—l Inner Harbour (A. G. Dixon) 1,, 2 Queen’s Choice 2, 3 Doze 3. The only starters. W r on by two- lengths. Time, 1.3 2-5. President’s Handicap; If miles —1 Chaplin (R, Orange) 1,2 Blue Jay 2, 3 Ladv Jovcc 3. Also started: 4 Tlieie, 5 Mai at our. Won by a head. Time, 2.S 2-5. Waipat-u Welter Handicap; 1 mile 1 furlong—l Orishna (A. G. Dixon) 1,2 Wristlet 2, 6 Pearl do Leon 3. Also started: 4 Otlion, 3 Wilmoreana, 2 The Strand, 5 Sarpedon. W r on by half a head- Time, 1.57. Havelock Flying Handicap; 6 furlongs —3 Butter Scotch (J. A. Hockley) 1, 4 Merry Imp 2, 8 Coot 3. Also -started: i Minstrel Boy, 2 Hiwinui, 6 Pcshwa (fell), 9 Merelcara, 7 Waifaunal)a, 5 Rod Autumn. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.15 1-5. Stewards’ Handicap; 6 furlongs 1 Shirley (F. A. Waddell) 1, 3 Huikai 2.2 Civilforni 3. Also started: 4 Morose. Won by four lengths. Time, 1.14.

A WEST COAST FIXTURE. RESULTS FROM GREY-MOUTH. GREYMOUTH, Dec. 31. The first day of the Greymoutli Jockev Club’s meeting was held t-o-uay in dull weather. The track was ram after showers. The totalisator handled £9591. 10s, compared with £12.694 last year. Results: . Telegraph Handicap, six furlongs. 2 Barleycorn (Jennings) 1, 1 Prince Charleroi 2, 4 Gaslight 3. Paroa. Handicap, six and a hall furlongs. —3 Caliburn (Rowlands) 1,2 Marble Bar 2, 1 Cornstalk 3. Grey Valley Handicap, one mile.— 1 Will Oakland (Campbell) 1. 3 Julnhuif 2,2 Prince Ferouz 3. First Hurdles Handicap, one mile mid a half and a distance.—6 TenterHold (M nlholland) 1. 2 Blazes 2 u Marble Slab 3. Electric Handicap, five and a hall furlonas. —2 Pickaninny (Jennings’) 1. 1. A.vrburn 2, 3 Voute 3. Stewards’ Handicap, six furlongs.— 1 Para (Green) 1,2 Frivolous 2, 5 L.vtiio 3. ‘Welter Handicap, seven furlongs.— 1 Oriflamme 1, 5 Hiero 2, 6 Maunu 8. Brunner Handicap, six and n hall furlongs. —4 Rene Ma\ is (Messervy) 1, 2 Bogster 2, 6 Bonnie Gold 3,

RACING AT AUCKLAND. DEL? BY WON BY STAR STRANGER. AUCKLAND, Jan. 1. The third day of the Auckland Racing ('lul)’s .sunuiK-T mooting \yns hold toliny in showery weather. There was a good attendance, the track was in excellent order, and the racing was good. The totalisator hand'ed -1:110,652 10s for seven races, compared with £122,5)78 l()s for eight races, on the corresponding day last year. Results: Ellerslie Handicap, one mile.—l Mosaid (Dunn) 1, 3 Miss Vera. 2, 4 Wenday 3. Also started: 11 Waltzer, 8 Exact 1 v. 14 Cay Comet, 5 Nucleus. 12 Curraghnmre, 15 Chairman. 0 QumGulden Autumn. (3 Archeno. lo Everest. 13 Hangawcra. 13 Homai, 13 Thursby, 7 Appellant. Mosaic came through in the straight to win by threequarters of a length, the third horse a neck away. Time, 1.40 3-5. Midsummer Handicap, live furlongs. Sea town 3; Also started: 3 Decoy Bird, 6 War Officer, 5 Capella Abbey, He.'en and Ngawati entered the straight together and the latter drew out to win by two lengths, the third horse a head a way. New Year Hurdles, two miles.—o Prince Rufus (Renie) 1, 3 Peter Amans 2. 11 Bright Light 3. Also started: 5 Sir Fanciful, 4 Askari. 1 King’s Guard. 2 Crown- Coin, 9 Kendal, 3 B’ack Cruiser, 10 Chirrup, 7 Bahadur. Peter Amans led into the straight. Prince Rufus challenged at Kst hurdle and won bv a head, the third horse half a length away. Time, 3.48. A.R.C. Handicap.—l ) miles. —2 Te Monanui (Barry) 1, 7 Transformer 2, 1 Count Cavour 3. Also started: 5 The Banker. 3 Royal Divorce. 8 Surveyor, 4 Muraahi, 0 Star Ranger, 9 Royal Present,' 10 Cureaform, 11 Kamehameha. Surveyor led to the straight, where his nearest attendants were Royal Present, Te Monanui, Transformer, and Count Cavour. Jn a good finish Te Monanui won by a length from Transformer, with Count Cavour half a length awnv. Time, .2.36. GREAT NORTHERN DERBY. Of 3000 so vs. One mile and a half. 1 A. B. Williams’ b.c. Star. Stranger, by Martian —Star Lady (R. Reed) 1 2 Airs A. Blackmorc’s b.f. Alandane, bv Panmuie—Cherry Mart 2 3 G. AI. Currie’s br.c. The Thorn, » by Absurd—Rose Queen 3

Also started: 7 Aberfeldy. 6 Beacon Light, 8 Diogenes. 6 King Lu and Queen Arch (bracketed), 3 Alask. 4 Star Area. Alandane led into tlie straight from The Thorn and Star Stranger. In a great- finish Star Stranger won by a bead. the third lior.se two and a half 'engt-hs a wav. Time. 2.36 2-5.

Newmarket Handicap, six furlongs.— 7 Cawnpore (Rugby) 1, 5 Civility 2, 1 Black Cat 3. Also started: 3 Glentruin, 4 Finelli. 6 King- Merv, 2 Oration, 8 Afaster Doon. Finel’i led intc the straight from Black Cat. Oration, Civility and Cawnpore. In a. great finish heads senarated the placed horses. Time, 1.15.

Glasgow Han dicap. seven furlongs.— 1 Fool’s Paradise (Keesing) 1, 6 Antoni ne 2.2 The Lamb 3. Also started: 4 Pelham, 8 Ta’l Timber, 3 Sun Up, 8 Arc-been. 7 Prince Abbey, 5 Horomea, 14 Charlady, 2 Princess Ronnie. 7 Alfoit. 10 Mount Marta. 13 King Smock, 4 Uralla, 15 Namutere, 16 Attractive. 18 Gold Fern. 17 Tactician. 11 R.ipon Abbey. Mount Marta and The Lamb were the first away, but- the order entering the straight .was Sun Up, Tall Timber and The Lamb. In the straight Fool’s Paradise drew out to win bv a ength. the third horse three-quarters of a length away. Time, 1.27.

WAIKOUAIT! MEETING. DUNEDIN, Jan. 1. The Waikouaiti Racing Club’s annual meeting was held to-day. The lotalisator handled .£17,568 10s. as compared with £19.426 10s fast year. Results: — 'Trial Plate.—l Arrowmir 1, 4 Bon--iope 2, 5 Killoif 3. Waikouaiti Cup.—l Happy Days 1. 2 Tile Cheat 2, 1 Monoxide (coupled with Happy Days) 3. Also: 3 Sarty. Three lengths: four lengths. Time, 2.7 4-5. New Year Trot.—l C'iffchild 1,2 Drake 2, 4 Logan Park 3. Bray Memorial.—l Lava 1,2 All British 2, 4 Hurdv Gurdy 3. Welter. —2 , Monoxide 1. Euare 2. 4 Wharncliffe 3. Hawkesbury Hack Handicap.—l Enure 1. 4 Bonny Lake 2.2 Quick form 3. Domain Trot.—l Drake 1, 13 Cocoa 2. 15 Patch Junior 3. Orbell Stakes.—4 Brown Lady 1, 1 All British 2,2 Sunny Loch 3.

MEETING AT MASTERTON,

iMASTERTON, Jan. 1. The Wairarapa summer meeting opened to-day in dull weather. The track had a greasy surface fpr the first two races, but after that it dried and the going was good. The totalisator handled £22,279 10s, against £21,393 10s last year. Results:

Tauherenikau Stakes; 5 furlongs— Vivo (Andrew) 1. 4 Sasham22 2 Lady Eggeltine 3. Won bv half a length. Time, 1.3 2-5. Foatlierston Hack Welter; 7 furlongs —2 Red Fuchsia (11. AYcro) 1, 6 Twinlc 2, 1 The Tank 3. Won by a length. Time, 3.18 3-5. Nursery Handicap; 5 furlongs Lucky Days (C. Browne) 1, 1 Kilperon 2,2 Alyson 3. Won by a head. Time, 1.2 1-5.

Wairarapa Cup; 1-1 miles—l Suggestion (C. McGovern) 1. 3 Degage 2, 6 Tresham 3. Won by a head. Time. 2.6 2-5. Kaiwaiwai Handicap; 6 furlongs 3 Standard! (A. Brown) 1, 1 P'eneus 2, 2 Ilka 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.14. Rimutaka Handicap; 1 mile—4 Kilorum (G. Ridgwav) 1, 1 Kilbronsyth 2, 2 Road Hog 3. Won by three lengths. Time. 1.41 3-5. Wardell Welter; 7 furlongs—l Allmarimba (A. Griffiths) 1, 5 Zero Hour 2. 4 Treadwell 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 1.28 1-5. _ Wharelraka Hack Handicap; 6 furlongs—2 Blonde (C. McGovern) 1, 4 Tannadice 2, 8 Bonideer 3. Won by a length. Time, 1.14 1-5.

WYNDHAM RESULTS. INVERCARGILL, Jan. 1. Wvndham Racing Club’s meeting was held'in a cloudy weather, with a large attendance. The totaHsator handled £10,828. against £22,056 last year. 1 ’Frisco Mail (E. Bhawi 1. 4 Thistlecrown 2, 3 Soldier’s Pride 3. *'Pri-il Plate. —1 Receipt (F. E. .Tones) 1 _| King Balboa 2, 7 Haphazard 5. Victory Trot— 5 Mate o’ Mine 1. <> Edward 'Himvin 2, 13 St. Thomas ... Wvndliani Cup.—2 Overdrawn (L. J. Kllis) I, 1 Listening Post. 2, 1 Tarletoa ;>* Also: .3 Mountain Lion. / Half a length; three-ipm rters of a length, ’rilin', 2.5 4-5. ■ , . Minihau Hack. —2 Queen Bullion (J. Beale) I, l-’rivol 2, 5 Blue Dragoon .-a President’s Handicap. —I Baldovn (A. E. Ellis) 1. 5 Fulmar 2,2 Dancing Da vs 3. Diggers’ Trot.—s First Toll 1, 7 Stella Marish 2, 4 Ballin Lad 3. Visitors’ Hack.—l Pull Swing (J. Beale) 1, 5 Higkburu 2, 7 Navy Cut 3.