SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCVIII, Issue 11462, 28 December 1897, Page 6

SPORTING.

United Press Association—By Electric TelegraphCopyright. Received Dec. 27, 8.20 p.tn. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB. SYDNEY, Dec. 27.

There was a good attendance at the December meeting of the Australian Jockey Club to-day, and the principal events resulted as follow: — VILLIERS STAKE, a handicap of 5 sovs each, . with 250 sovs lidded; second 50 sovs, third 25 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr J. C. Thompson’s b m Loch Mane, by Loohiel —Barbara, syra, Bst 1 Mr W. Bailey’s b c Mecca, by Abcroorn—Moonsfcone,'3jr.J. 7st 7)b ... 2 Mr J. Baron's br g Skylark, by Welcome JackLa Valette, oyrs, fist 1 lib ... 3

Won easily. Time—lmin ISsec. SUMMER CUP, a handicap of 10 sova, with 750 sovs added; second 150 sovs, third 75 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. Mr T, Scamp's b g Tornado, by Cadogan—Avalanche, Gyrs, 7st 31b 1 Mr J. Weston's b m Old Clo, by Lochiel— Tatters, Syrs, Sst 41b 2 Mr J. Uno’s ch m Insulator, by St Swithin— The Telegram, 6yrs, 7st 61b 3 Twenty horses started. Betting: 6 to 1 agst Tornado, 7 to 1 Agate, 8 to 1 Old Clo, 10 to 1 Positano. Won by a head. Time—3min 41 sec. VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB. MELBOURNE, Dec. 27. The weather was very warm for the races to-day. The following is the result of the chief event; — HOPETOUN CUP, a handicap of 150 sova; the second horse to receive 20 sovs, and the third 10 sovs from the stake. One mile. Mr J. Scobie’s b h Chit Chat, by Neckersgat— Ada, Syrs 1 Mr D. &'. Wallace's b m Moonlyong, by Mentor —Sierra, 4yra 2 Mr F. Lodge’s b h Sortie, by Cateaby—Barosnia, Syrs 3 Fifteen horses started. Betting: 7 to 2 agst Chit Chat, 5 to 1 Moonlyong. (v The favourite took charge at the entrance to the straight, and won by a length and a quarter. Time—lmin 45sec. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. AUCKLAND. Dec. 27. For the first day of the Auckland Racing Club’s Summer Meeting the weather was fine, with a cool southerly breeze. The attendance was estimated at 10,000. The track was somewhat hard, but the racing, on the whole, was interesting. The sum of .£12,734 was passed through the totalisator. The following are details TEI.iL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs. 329 Mr B.'J. Evans’s b c Eton, by.Castor—Lady Walmsley,Syrs,7st 51b .... (Creamer) 1 19 Messrs Blaikie and Philpott’s Lufra, fist 111 b • ->' : - (Stewart) 2 194 Mr S. Bradley’s Swordfish,’Bst '6lb ~ ’ ; • . (M’Taggart) 3 90 Waiorongomai Bst, 53 St Gordon 7st 121 b, 32 Rex 7st 111 b, 91. Woodstock 7st 81b, 20 The Sharper 7st 61b, 173 Mfss Anna 7st, 4 'lamaki fist 71b and 12 Castorm 6sfc 7lb also .started. Eton, Miss: Anna and Rex were the first away. At'the cutting Miss Anna moved to the front;'but at the home turn sho ; Have place'.'to Lufra. Eton, however, quickly caught the leader, and, coming away, won comfortably ■by a couple of lengths. -Time—lmin 30sec. .Dividend—.£2 155.. ■■ GREAT NORTHERN FOAL”STAKES' of 500 sovs second horse SO sovs and third 2556v5. ! Six furlongs. ■ 818 Mr G. G. Stead’s b c Conqueror, by Medallion—Siesta, Bst Ifllb (Derrett) 1 89 Mr W, P. Inder’a Hermosa; Bst 51b (Sceats) 2 Mr G. G. Stead’s Altair, Bst 71b (Holmes) 3 151 Hylas Bst 101 b and 29 Blue Jacket Bst 101 b also started. Conqueror and Altair were bracketed on the totalisator. - Hermosa was quickest away, but gave place to Altair. Half-way down the home ;tuvn Hermosa, Conqueror and Altair were together, the first-mentioned pair being the first into the straight. Conqueror here move i to the front, and, drawing away, won in the easiest fashion by about three lengths from Hermosa, Altair third. Hylas was fourth and Blue Jacket last. Time—lmin 19sec. Dividend —£1 4s. AUCKLAND CUP HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs; second horse 150 sovs, and third SO sovs. two

miles. 179 Air J. G. Green’s b h Autares, by Castor— Hilda, 4,vrs,'7sti Hlb (Sceats) 1 743 Mr J. Chaafe’s St Paul, by St Leger- Satu-

nolla, 4yrs, 9st (J. Ohaafe) 2 345 Mr A. E. Byers’ ch h Nestor, by St Leger— Friendship, 4y)'i, 9st ... (T. Taylor) 3 540 Waiuku Ost 71b, 557 Day Star Bst 101 b, 91 Panoply 7st 81b, 290 Coronet fist 121 b, 282 Favona Sst 91b, 103 Anita fist 71b, 50 Canopus fist 7Jb and 33 Pyroxylin 6st 71b also started. Canopus jumped away in front, followed closely by Nestor and Panoply, while Waiuku and St Paul bung at the post. At the cutting Nestor drew nearer Canopus, and Waiuku closed up. Very little alteration was noticeable until the field swept past the stand for the first time, where Pyroxylin, Panoply, Favona and Nestor were together, with Day Star and St Paul close up, and Coronet whipping in. At the bottom tui*n Nestor was showing the way, and was just in front of Waiuku as they ran into the cutting, and retained a slight advantage to the straight. Here St Paul’s colours showed to the front, bnt just below the Derby stand Antares made his effort, while Waiuku died away, and a desperate struggle between the four resulted in a half-length victory for Antares, with Nestor third, and then came Day Star and Waiuku, with Pyroxylin last. Time—3min 36sec. Dividend—£l6 3s. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 150 sovs. Two milea. 279 Air A. B. Byers’s ch m Afiss Nelsofl, by ■ Nelson—Tamora, Syrs, lOstv 121 b (Katterns) 1 184 Mr J. T, Blade’s b m Tallv-ho, 6yrs, list. 81b ... ... ' (Mitcheß.) 2 603 Mr.C. Gordon's b g Norwest, fiyrs, list 7ib - : (R. Hall) 3 Norwest went to the front at the start, and was joined by Tally-ho at the top turn. The pair alternated the running ,to the sixth fence, where Miss Nelson closed up, and going on won as she pleased by half-a-dozen lengths from Tally-ho, who beat Norwest for second place on the post. Time—3min 58seo. Dividend —£3 Bs.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs 714 Air E. J. Evans’s b c Eton, by Castor-

Lady Walmsley, 3.yrs, 7st 101 b ... (Creamer) 1 1416 Mr G. Wright’s hr h St Elmo, 4yrs, 7st 71h (Satman) 2 185 Air E, B, L. Rae’s br g Bowshot, 6yrs, 7st 21b (Holmes) 3

99 Picklock Sst -91 b, 85 Aliss Emmy Bst 81b, 30 St' Gordon Sst, 106 Cuiralba 7st )01b, 59 Lady Cuisine 7st, 61 Reaction- Sst 111 b and 123 Record Reign 6st 111 b also started. ; ’

Eton'and St Elmo were quickest on their legs, and the .pair ran almost together through the cutting. As they ran round the top turn Eton drew out a couple of lengths, and ■ holding this position won easily by the best part of two lengths from St Elmo, with Bowshot close up third. Ti me —imin!7isec. Dividend—£2 7s.

NURSERY HANDICAP of 100 sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 116 Mr H. Mossman’s ch f Lady Harriet, by Hotchkiss—Pungawerewero, 7st 41b (Satman) 1 607 Mr J. Taylor’s gr c Dayntree, 7st (Coulthard) 2 181 Air J. Lennard’s br f Koxana, 6st 101 b (Whitehouse) 3

187 Kettledrum 7st 51b, 38 Swiftfoot 7st 51b, 502 St Innis 7st 21b, : 47 Blue Jacket 7sc, 18 St Lawrence 7st, 16 Panacea fist 71b,. 19 Auriga fist 71b, 20 Regains fist 71b and 10 Lord Devon fist 71b also started. Kettledrum made the running for the first three furlongs, when Swiftfoot moved up, but soon fell back again. Kettledrum was still in command at tbe top of the straight, but he died away just inside the distance post, and Dayntree, Lady Harriet and Koxana drawing out. Lady Harriet won by, a length and a half from Dayntree. Time—lmin 6sec. Dividend —£13 13s. PONY CUP HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven

furlongs. 426 Mr L. Harris’s b m Eaugiuni, by Cap-a-pie, Duchess, iyrs, fist i 01b (Howard) 1 62 Mr E. K. L. Bae’s ch m Mavourneen, aged, Ost 31b (Taylor) 2 277 Air J. Hinds’s br g Napoleon, 4yrs, Ost (Hceats) 3

65 Aliss Rose Ost 91b, 35 Porovua Sst 91h. 0".0 Fair Nell Sst 71b, 71 Boh 7s«, 6 Shamrock Ost »lh, 51 Nora fistßlb and 15 T’op.-y fist 7)b also started. Nora and Rangiuru raced together to the straight, whore the latter forged to the front, and maintaining her advantage won by a length and a half from Mavourneen. Time—lmin 32sec. Dividend —£3 10s.

CHRISTAIAS HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; one

389 Air S. Brady’s br h Swordfish, by Hotchkiss —Fisbgirl. 4yrs, Sst 41b ... (M’Taggarl) 1 227 Mr I). ii’Nicoll’s b m Waiorongomsi, Syrs, 7stl2lb (Holmes) 3 625 Mr D. Stewart’s ch c St Crispin, 3yrs, Sst 121 b , (Smith) 3 419 Porangi Potae 7st 91b and 160 Miss Anna 7sfc also sT.artod. Porangi Potae was quickest to move, followed by Waiorongomai and St Crispin, and in the order named they ran to the cutting, where Waiorongomai drew on terms, and Swordfish improved his position. Waiorongomai and St Crispin were together at the top turn, but before they were well into tho straight Swordfish had taken command, and going on won by a length and a half from Waiorongomai. Time—lmin 44sec. Dividend —£4 ss. TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB. NEW PLYMOUTH, Dec. 27. The first day’s racing of the Taranaki, Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting was held' to-day in fine weather. The attendance was large, and the racing was good. The following are results; — MAIDEN PLATE, of 30 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Papakura, 1; Brigette, 2; Kaimate, 3. Won fairly comfortably. Tune —2mm 20,sec. Divideud—£3 os. HACK DERBY, of 150 sovs—Okoari, 1; Bowsprit, 2; Pobutakawa, 3. Won by balf a neck. Time—2min 48Jscc. Dividend— £2, SCURRY STAKES, of 20 sovs; four furlongs— Disraeli,!; Singleshot, 2; Kimiia, 3. Won comfortably. Time—lmin 6gsec. Dividend —.£2 Gs. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 50sovs; one mile and a halt —Adam, lOst 61h, 1 ; Clayton, lOst 111 b, 2; King of Ihe Downs, 11 st 61b, 3. Won by a short neck. . Time—2min 57|sec. Dividend — £8 ISs. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 70 sovs ; one mile —Crusoe, Sst 21b, 1; Okoari, 7st, 2; The Major, Sst 21b, 3. Won by a length. Time—lmm 47fsec. Dividend— £l2 18s. LADIES'PURSE, of 30 sovs; one mile—Papakura, lOst Sib, 1, Adam, list 41b, 2;-Zephyr, lOst, 3. Time—lmin 50|seo. Dividend—£2 Is. PONY HANDICAP, of 30 sovs; six furlongs— Fairy, 7st 101 b, 1; Trooper, 7st 51b, 2 ; Clayton, Ost 41b, 3. Wou by a length. Time—lmin 21sec. Dividend —£13 18s. FLYING HANDICAP, of 50 sovs; six furlongs— Kaeaea, 7st 101 b, 1; The Don, 7st, 2; Lady Helena, 7st 121 b, 3. Time—lmin 17|sec. Divideud—£39 11b. MANAWATU RACING CLUB. PALMERSTON NORTH, Dec. 27. The weather was showery in the morning, but cleared up beautifully after luncheon. The attendance was--estimated at 5000. The sum of £7932 was put through the totalisator. Results: — TELEGRAPH STAKES, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs—Coin, 6st 71b, 1; Defiant. Sst 31b, 2; Indian Shot, 7st, 3. Flying Shot Sst 31b, Little Billee 7st 131 b, Golden Cup 7st 71b and Amphion 6st 91b also started. Won by a head. Time—lmin 32|sec. Dividend —£11 3s. HAN IHCAP HURDLE RACE, of 100 sovs; two miles—Rangipunebu, 9at 131 b, 1; The Artist, Ost 121 b, 2; Golden Plover, list 91h, 3. Misfire 12st, Dante list 71b, Kalmea Sst 111 b, Ked Kelly Ost and The Archer 9st also started. Wou by a couple of lengths. Time—3min 56sec. Dividend—£B 7s. MANAWATU CUP, of SCO sovs; one mile and a half—Zanella; 7st 71h, 1 ; Tirant d’Ean.Ust 101 b, 2 ; Daunt, Sat 21b, 3. Lorelei Sst 81b, Cceur de Lion Bsfc 21b, Quiltiri 7st 101 b, New Forest 7ot 91b and Douglas 7st 81b also started. Wonbybalfa length. Time—2min42'-sec. Divideud—£lo. HACK HURDLE RACE, of 40 sovs ; one mile and three-quarters—Robin Hood, 9st, 1; PlainßiU, list 101 b, 2; Hayborn, Ost 21b, 3. Spermaceti also started’. Won by a head. Time—3min 27sec. Dividend—£3 4s. HACK HANDICAP, of 40 SOTS ; one mile and a quarter—Daphne, Sst, 1 ; Sundial, Sst, 2; Aquafortis,. 7st 81b, 3. Sassaby and Capsula also started. Won by a bare head. Time—2miu IGseo. , Dividend—£3 11s. :

GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of 110 sovs; one mile—Crimson Streak, 7st 11b, 1; Little Billee, 7st, 2; Defiant, Sst, 3. Marino Sst 51b and New Forest 7st 101 b also started. ' Won easily. Time—lmin ■44 sec. Dividend—£4l7s. •' '■ • ‘ • V ■ LADIES’ PURSE, of 40 sovs; one mile and a half—Thrush, list Hb, 1; Plain: Bill, 12st 61b, 2; Opai 12st 21b, 3. The Barbarian 12st 21b, Mangatangaroa list 51b and Polly Perkins list also started; Time—2min 49fsec. Dividend—£s 15s.

The following are the acceptances for the second day’s events :

SUMAIE !i HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; six : furlongs—Boreas 9st 51b, Daunt Ost, Crimson Streak 7st 131 b, Marino 7st 131 b, Chasseur 7st 91b, Coin 7st 91b, Lfingdaie 7st 51b, Ben 'Varry 7sf Sib, Indian Shot 7st.

SECOND HURDLE HANDICAP, of 80 sovs; one mile and three-quarters—Misfire 12st, Dante list 51b,, The Artist ICst 31b, Saltador Ost 11b, The Archer Ost, Ned Kelly 9st.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; five furlongs—Boreas lOst, Flying Shot Set 91b, Gold Cup 7st I3lb, Coin 7st 131 b, Chasseur 7st 131 b, Lmgdale 7st 81b, Indian Shot 7st 71b, A.mplnon 6st 101 b.

SECOND HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 40 sovs; one mile and a half—Plain Bill list 121 b, The Barbarian lOsc 51b, Robin Hood Ost Sib, Spermaceti Hat 81b, Opai Ost 71b, Volta flst 71b, Polar a Ost 31b, May born Ost. , PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Lorelei Sst 81b, Zanella Sst 61b, Defiant 7st 91b, Golden Plover 7st 41b, Tirant d’Eau 7st 11b, Ben Varry 6st 111 b. CHRISTAIAS HACK HANDIC 4P,of 40 sovs ; one mile—Daphne 9st 101 b, Splinter 9st 81b, Aquatic Sst 111 b, Master Hume Sst 71b, The Barbarian Sst 31b, Wavelet Sst 11b, Violet Sat 11b,

TAHUNA PARK TROTTING CLUB. DUNEDIN, Dec. 27.

There was a good attendance at the meeting of the Tahuna Park Trotting Club to-day. Most of the events were easily won. The amount put through -the totalisator was £l6Ol. Results :

Maiden Handicap Trot, two miles—Leo, 2sec, 1; Irish Girl, tisec, 2. Time—omiu 48sec. Dividend—£l ss. Pony Handicap, one mile and a half—Di, lOsec, 1. Time—lmin 34sec. Dividend—£l 4s. Boxing Day Handicap, two miles—Fawn, 45sec, distanced four others. Time—Svairi 40sec. Dividend —£2 Ss. Selling Handicap (in haruess), one mile and a half—Wags, 12sao, 1 ; Bunthorne, Osec, 2: Sandy, scr, o. Time—4min oSJsec. Dividend—£3 4s. Domain Handicap (in harness), two miles—Bendigo, 40sec, distanced three others. Time—smin 53 jsec. Dividend—£l 14s. The owner of Fawn was called on for an explanation as to difference of running. Ho accounted for it by saying that Fawn was not a harness mare. He hrfd £5 on her in the Domain Handicap. The explanation was deemed satisfactory. December Pony Handicap, two miles—Blaekie, 15see, 1; Jack the K'ippci’, 12sec, 2. Time—6niin 6isec. Dividend—£2 10s. Hash Handicap, one mile—Leo, 17sec, 1. Seven others started, Rex, 20sec, came in first, hut the stakes .wove awarded to Leo, on tho ground of jostling. The owner of Bex announced his Intention of appealing, and the totalisator money was 'mpounded. Eex will pay £lO 16s and Leo £2 12s. Electric Handicap, one mile—Bendigo, llsec, 1. Honest Wilkes sor and Colonel 2boo also started. Won by the distance. Time—2min olsec. Dividend—£6 4s.

WESTPORT RACING CLUB. WESTPORT, Dec. 27,

The weather was fine for the first day’s racing, and there was a large attendance. The sum of £2430 was passed through the totalisator. Results : ' : ” ; Stewards’ Handicap, of 30 sovs; six furlongs— Bloomsbury, 1; Yellow Rose, Y; Crescent, 3. Cheque also started. Dividends—£4 6s 1 and £2 3s. Hack Race,’Of 20 sovs; six furlongs—Review, 1; Reality, 2 ; England’s Pride, 3. Dividends —£3 16s and£l 18s, Westport pup, of 100 sovs; one mile and a half—Return, 1; Manawanui, 2; Hillstone, 3. Dividends —&l ISs and £1 8-. Trotting Handicap, of 20 sovs; two miles Daisy, 1; FoIl;2. Dividends Handicap, of 25 sovs; one mile—Bloomsbury, I; Yellow Rose, 2 ; Rustic, 3. . Dividends £2 8s and £1 4s. District Hack Handicap, of 15 sovs ; one mile—Review walked over. Pony Knee Handicap, of 20 sovs; ono mile —Kubina, 1; Daisy Bell, 2; Galtee More, 3. Dividends—£3 2s and £l 11s, CANTERBURY TROTTING CLUB. Handicapper—Mr H. Briukman. Starter —Mr C. O’Connor. The Canterbury Trotting Club’s Summer Meeting .began yesterday at .the Show Grounds, Addington. There was a fair attendance, and tbe track was in; good order. The sport was, on the whole, of a good class, and most of the events were well contested—a fact which may possibly have been due to the Stewards cautioning the driver of Dentist in tho Maiden Handicap for his leisurely progress. The chief saddle event, the Boxing Day Handicap, produced an exciting finish between Mallow and Stonewall Jackson,'the latter losing by being unable to respond to his little opponent’s- final - challenge. Candidate’s performance in the Eanfurly Stakes was of great, merit, particularly as he made up the whole of his handicap in the last half-mile. The struggle between Monte Carlo and Sam Slick lasted the whole of the second mile, each alternately having the advantage, and both were cheered at the close of the race. Stirling •Lad, who had refused to trot in the Boxing Day Handicap, won the Electric Handicap from -start to finish, without a skip; A protest against his receiving the latter stake was dismissed by the Stewards, but their decision has been appealed against to the Trotting Association. After the field for the Dash Handicap had gone some distance on their way it was discovered that the judge was not in his box, and the horses were recalled. One effect was to show several striking reversals of form, Topsy Irvington and The Baron, between whom the result of tho abortive race lay, being never dangerous in the second essay, which was won by Berlin Maid, who, with Scrutineer, who finished second, was previously hopelessly beaten. The sum of £4214 passed through the totalisators was £691 10s less than the amount dealt with

on the first day of . the Club’s last Summer meeting. The following are the results: — MAIDEN HANDICAP TROT (m harness), of 50 sovs; second 10 sovs, and third 4 sovs. Two miles. 28 Mr T. Walker’s b g Carryover, by Young Irvington—Mistake, 4yrs, 16sec... (Owner) X 108 Mr J. Milne’s ch g Manton, Oyrs, scr (Owner) 2 70J Mr J. Lukey’s b g Bonnie M’Gregor, Syrs, 15sec (Owner) 3 49| Bicketty lOsec and H (Dentist 12sec also started. At the end of the first mile Manton was in close attendance upon Bonnie M’Gregor and Garryqwen, but failed to improve his position in the next circuit and then tired and fell hack, Bonnie M’Gregor leading into the straight'where he broke. Garryowen then went past and won a good race by twenty yards from Manton, who just heat Bonnie M’Gregor for second place. Time—smiu 50sec. Dividend—£B 4s,

PONY HANDICAP (in saddle), of 50sovs; second 10 sovs, third 5 sovs. Two miles. 219| Mr J. Clark’s hr m Gwynne, by Lincoln Yet, syrs, 17sec ■ (F. Angus) 1 74 Mr B. Edwards’s gr m Mary, Syrs, 17sec (Owner) 2 17 Nita scr, I Thomas 7seo, 14 Black Floss lOsec, 41 Come Again llseo. G Nipper ISsec, 71 Queen Bee 16sec, 3 Jessamine llsec, 544 Hulda, 17sec, 0 Merry Prince 17sec, 1-J Sunset ISsec, 64 Skipper 18seo and 174 Goldsmith 20sec also started.

. Mary drew away with a strong 'lead, but Gwynne overtook her at the end of a mile, and going on won as she pleased by eighty yards. Come Again, Queen Bee and Nipper headed the distanced division. Time—omin 443 sec. Dividend—£2 2s.

BOXING DAY HANDICAP (in saddle), of 120 sovs; second 24 sovs and third 12 sovs. Two miles.

104 Mr F. Wright’s b g Mallow, aged, 20sec (Owner) 1 284 Mr F. Holmes’s hr g Stonewall Jackson, aged, scr ... ... ... ... (J. Milne) 2 1274 Mr F. Blandish’s b g General Luck, Syrs, 17seo <C. Harold) 3 24 Three Cheers 4scc, 154 Maggie M.7sec,s Lady May 7sec, 1084 Allerton Hsec, 39 Shamrock 16sec, 254 Larry 20soc, 3754 Stirling Lad 203 ac, and 5 Billy Buttons 20sec also started.

General Luck quickly took the lead, with Mallow and Stirling Lad in close attendance. ' In the straight Stirling Lad broke past' recovery and General Luck led the way for the second round ■ just in ' front of Shamrock and Mallow, Allerton breaking and Stonewall Jackson fast closing on tho leaders. General Luck was still in front at the end of the third half-mile, but Shamrock was beaten, and Stonewall Jackson was close up. Entering the back stretch Stonewall Jackson assumed command, and Mallow took' second place. Entering the home stretch Mallow challenged, and after a neck and neck finish, heat Stonewall Jackson by a head; General Luck close up third. Time—6min 28|sec. Dividend—£s7 4s.

EANPUELT STAKES (in harness), of 60 sovs; second 12 sovs and third 6 sovs; for three-year-olds. One mile. 674 Mr H. Mace’s ch g Candidate, by Electioneer—Maggie L, scr ... ... (P. Frost) 1 27 Mr F. Mulholland’s ch g Scrutineer, ssec (Mulhollaud) 2 1144 Mr A. Q. Holmes’ b c Design 20sec (N. Price) 3

Design retained his start throughout the first half-mile, hut in the second round Candidate reduced the gap at a great speed, and Design breaking at the last turn, Candidate caught him fifty yards from home, and won by two lengths, Scrutineer beating Design on the post for second place. Time—2min 37-Jsec. Dividend—£2 14s.

PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP TROT (in saddle), of 50 sovs; second 10 sovs and third 5 sovs. Two

miles. , , , 213 Mr D. M’Kendxy’s b m Murmur, by Blackwood Abdallah, Syrs, 20sec ... (C. Harrold) 1 266 Mr P. Jardin’s b m Boyana, aged, 25sec , (J. Wright) 2 474 Mr J. Binnie’s b m Miss Annie, 4yrs, ISsec (Owner) 3

13 Spec 6sec, 17 Belfast Girl lOsec, 94 Jennie 111. ISsec, 9 Miss Hanlan ISsec, 41 Kai-iwi 18seu, 6 Napoleon 20sec, 29 Come Again 24sec and 114 Garryowen ISsec (7sec pen.) also started. Murmur led round the first time, Eoyana breaking badly, and giving way to Miss Annie. In the second round, Spec took fourth place, and in the third Eoyana regained second position. Beginning the last lap, Eoyana headed Murmur, but broke before she had drawn clear, and Murmur then went on and won by thirty yards; Eoyana beating Miss Annie by twenty yards for second place. Spec was fourth. Tim%—smin 34sec. Dividend—£2 14s. ADDINGTON HANDICAP TROT (hi haruess), of 120 sovs ; second 24 sovs, and third 12 sovs from tho stake. Two miles. 654 Messrs Brake andYarr’s br g Monte Carlo, by Lincoln Yet, aged, 3sec ... (Stace) 1 131 Mr W. J. Bae’s b g Sam Slick, syrs, Bsac (Owner) 2 1074 Little Willie scr, 21U Rita 2sec, 844 Rosewood Ssec and-464-Ascot lOsec also started. At the end of the first lap Sam Slick was in the lead, with Ascot, Monte Carlo, Rita, Rose-wood and Little Willie following in that order. After going another mile, Monte Carlo superseded Sam Slick, •with Ascot third, and Little Willie fourth. Monte Carlo and Sam Slick compassed the

next half-mile in company, but the latter lost his position through breaking at the stand. He drew level again by the time the last turn was rounded, and a splendid struggle up the home stretch between the two resulted in Monte Carlo winning by a neck, the rest of the field, led by Ascot and Little Willie, being distanced. Time—--smin 2sec. Dividend —<£8 16s.

ELECTEIC HANDICAP TEOT (in saddle), of 75 sovs; second 15 sovs and third 7 sovs from

the stake. One mile. 594 Mr W. Wood’s br h Stirling I-ad. aged, ISsec (A Pringle) 1

16 Monte Carlo Isec, 38| Stonewall Jackson 2sec, 354 Jessie 6sec, 22 Kentucky Wilkes 9sec, 2854 P- B. 12sec, 57 General Duck 13sec, 474 August ISsec, 221 Kentucky Maud Msec, 14 Mallow 12sec and 41 Eanriki If sec, also started.

Kentucky Maud went away with the lead, but was passed almost immediately by Stirling Lad, who, going very steadily, increased his advantage in the second round, and won by over the distance. August finishedsecond, and Mallow and P. B. were close up. Time—2min 38« sec. Dividend —£9 12s.

Munro, rider of August, protested against the winner for inconsistent running. The stewards unanimously resolved to - dismiss the protest, and Munro then gave notice of appeal to the South Island Trotting Association, The totalisator money is consequently impounded.

DASH HANDICAP TEOT (in harness), of 75 sovs;

second 15 sovs and. third 7 sovs. One mile. 33 Mr J. Walker’s, br m Berlin Maid, by Berlin, aged, ISsec (J. Milne) 1 16| Mr P. Mulholland’s ch g Scrutineer, 3yrs, 12seo (Owner) 2 148| Mr V. Harris’s b c The Baron, 3yrs, 13sec... 3 2654 Vainglorious llsec, 164 'Topsy Xmugton ISsec and 214 Sapphire 15sec also started.

Berlin Maid and Topsy Irvington ran together in front for half the distance, •when the latter compounded, and Berlin Maid went on and won by twenty-five yards from Scrutineer, who was half that distance in advance of The Baron. Time —2min 43sec. Dividend —=£17 Bs.

Acceptances for the Tinwald Racing Club’s annual race meeting close to-day. Handicaps for the second day of the Canterbury Trotting Club’s Summer Meeting will appear in to-morrow morning’s Lyttelton Times. Acceptance will close to-morrow evening.