SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCVIII, Issue 11463, 29 December 1897, Page 6

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. [Per Press Association.! AUCKLAND, Dec. 28. The following handicaps have been declared : MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; five fnrio:igs:—Conqueror Sst 121 b, Altair 9st 51b, Hermosa.fist, Hylas Sst 81b, Explosion Sst 71t, Lady Harriet Sst 51b, Dayntrco 7st 121 b, Carbine—Hestia colt 7st 71b, -Milo 7st 51b, Kettledrum 7st 41b, Roxana 7st 31b, St Junes 7st, Swiftfoot 7st, Fivelock 7st, Problem Gst 101 b, St Ursula (Ist 101 b, Blue Jacket Cst 91b, St Lawrence 6st 91b, Auriga Gst 71b, Lord Devon Gst 71b. MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; one mile and a. distance —Favona Sst 121 b, Castashoro Sst 101 b, Supplejack Sat 91b, Hor’-weat Sat Sib, Woodstock Sst 11b, Tim Sst 31b, Retaliation Sst 21b, Cuiralba 7st 101 b, The Sharper 7st 101 b, Lufra. 7at 91b, Canopus 73t Sib, .Dauntless 7sfc 71b, Wluacatel 7st 71b, Bowshot 7st olb, Koval Conqueror 7st 41b, Archduke 7st 41b, Complete 7st Olb, Doueraile 7st 21b, Tamaki 7st, Record Beign 7st, Castoria 7st, Reaction 7st, liuru Get 101 b, I l .min Pasha Gst 101 b, Cuirasette Gst Olb, The Master Gst 71b.

COUNTY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—St Clements lOst Olb, St Crispin 9st oh, Avmilla 9st 41b. Eton Sst 71b, Lady Marion Sst 61b, Picklock Sst 31b, Miss Emmy Sst 31b, Porongi Potao Sst 21b, Waiorongomai Sst, Supplejack Sst, Rex 7st lulb, St Elmo 7sb 101 b, St Gordon 7st 101 b, Cuiralba 7s t. 51b, Lufra 7sb 21b, Lady Cuisine 7st 21b, Miss Anna 7st, Smokeless Gst 101 b, he--action Gat 101 b, Complete-Gst 101 b, Tamaki Get /lb, Record Reign G.-t 71b. , RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; one mile and a halt—Waiuku 9st 121 b, St Paul 9st 101 b, Fabulist 9st 7ib, Nestor 9st 31b, Day Star 9st, AntaresSstGlb, St Crispin 7st 121 b, Swordfish 7st 121 b, Arsnilla 7st 111 b, Eton 7st 101 b, a cone 7sfc 91b. Panoply 7st 61b, St Regel 7st Gib, Sabretache 7at 51b, Favona 7*t 41b, Coronet 7st 41b, Merry Maid 7sc olb, Picklock 7st 31b, Eecon-truction 7st, Miss Rose 7st, Poiangi Potao Gst 111 b, St Gordon Gst 101 b, Anita Gst 101 b, Pyroxylin Gst 91b, Yuttcnfeldt Gst 91b, Woodstock Gst Olb, Royal Conqueror Got 81b, Donerailo Gst 71b, Canopus Gst 71b Seabreeze Gst 71b, Miss Anna Gst 71b, The Master Got 71b. -

NEW YEAR HURDLE RACE, of 150 sovs ; two miles—Miss Nelson list 1011), Nor*-west list 101 b, Kingswood list 51h, Tally-ho list, Levanter list, Tim list. Bombardier lOst 71b. Muscatel lOst. Gipsy Prince lOst, Grenadier 9st 51b, Cervus 9st.

GLASGOW HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs—St Crispin 9sfc, Armilla Sst 121 b, Swordfish, Sst 121 b, Coronet SsclOlb, Lady Marion Sst 41b, Panoply Sst 21b, Picklock Sst 11b, Castashore Sst, Waiorougomai 7at lolb, Povangi Potao 7st 121 b, Lillie 7st 121 b, Supplejack 7st 121 b, Cleopatra 7st 101 b, Sabretachs 7st 81b, Bex 7st Sib, St Elmo 7st 71b, Flying Fish 7stslh, Miss Rose 7st 51b; Woodstock 7st, The Drone 7st, Miss Anna Gst 11 lb, Donorails Gst 101 b, Brilliant Gst 101 b, Smokeless Gst Olb, Complete Gst Olb, Reaction Gst 71b, Castoria Gst 71b, Tbe Master Gst 71b,

PONT ’ HANDICAP, of 80 sovs; six furlongs— Archduke 9st 121 b, Mavoumeen 9st olb, Miss Rose 9at 31b, Napoleon Sst 121 b, Minister Sst 101 b, Fair Nell Sst 81b, Nonna Sst 7k>, Fidget Sst 41b, Purvoke 7st.Slb, Rangiuru 7st Sib, Unknown 7st Gib, Presentment 7st 51b, Maagakawa 7st 41b, Marquis 7st, Recruit Gst 121 b, Prioress Gst 101 b, Bob Gst 91b, Shamrock Gst 91b, Nora Gst 71b, Topsy Gst 71h.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. AUCKLAND, Dec. 28.

The Auckland Trotting Club’s Meeting was, held to-day, when 3000' persons were present. The amount passed through the totalisator in 10s tickets was <£3288 10s. The following are results :

Glasgow Trot Handicap, of 50 sovs; two miles— Alice, 4sec, 1; la Rue, scr, 2; Tiptop, 35sec, 3. Time —Smin 32sec. Dividend —£1 14a. Second Handicap Hurdle Eace, of 25 sots ; one mile and a quarter—Sneak, 1; New Coy, 2; little Tom 3. Mime—2min 32seo. Dividend—£l 7s, Auckland Trotting Cup Handicap, of 100 sovs; two miles— Awahuri, 38sec, 1; Bellman, 28sec, and Vulture, 44aec, dead heat. Time—omin 32sec. Dividend — £1 tis. Christmas Handicap, of 25 sovs; live furlongs—Cnpid, 1; Tartan Jeannie and Kit, dead heat. Time—lmin Dividend—£2 10s. Harness Trot Handicap, of 30 sovs ; one mile and a half—Eosobud Ssec, 1; la Eue, scr,2; Bellman, lOsec, 3. Time—4min 16seo. Dividend—£llos. Handicap Steeplechase, of 30 sovs; two miles and a half—little Tom, 1; little Haven, 2 j Fauntleroy, 3. Time— Smin Slseo. ■ Dividend—£3 Ss. Electric Trot Handicap, of 30 sovs; one mile—Charlie, scr, 1; Melumgi, 20sec, 2; Fickle, 14soc, 3. Time—Smin •SOssc. Dividend—£9 19s. Epsom Handicap, of 30 sovs; six furlongs and a half—Certain, 1; Fartan Jeannie, 2; Nomia, 3. Time—lmin 28-Jsec. Dividend —£21 9s. lightning Trot Handicap, of 30 sovs; one mile—Golden King, 19sec, 1; lord Harold, 23sec, 2. Time—2min 52sec. Dividend—£l Is. TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB. NEW PLYMOUTH, Dec. 28. Glorious weather was enjoyed for the ■second day of the Taranaki Jockey Club’s .Meeting, and the attendance was large. .Results -. — , Second Handicap Hurdle Eace King of the Downs, 1; Vanish, 2; Adam, 3. Won by a length. Time—2min 55fsec. Dividend —£3 2s; Electric Handicap—Lady Helena, 1; Battleaxe, 2 ; Telephone, 3. Won by half a length. Time—lmin 4Jsec. Dividend—£G. Summer Handicap, of 100 sovs —legion of Honour, 1; Crusoe, 2; Kaerere, 3. Won comfortably by three lengths. Time—2min 12*sec. Dividend—£7 6s. Welter Handicap— Disraeli, 1; Fondroyant, 2; Queen’s Guard, 3. Time—lmin 48|sec. Dividend—£s 14s. Pony Handicap—Clayton, 1 ; Fairy, 2 ; Trooper, 3. Time —Imin 51sec. Dividend—£2 10s. Moturoa Handicap—Telephone, 1; Bowsprit, 2; lady Helena, 3. Won from start to finish. Time—lmin 19-jsec. Dividend —£3 18s. Karakapai won the ' Farewell Handicap, paying a dividend of £23 19s. THE WAIPAWA MEETING. NAPIER, Dec. 28. There was miserable weather for the -Waipawa races yesterday, but the attend- : ance was fair. The following are results: — Maiden Handicap—lady Lome, 1. Time—lmin Dividend—£2 3s. Hurdles—Capon Eouge, 1. 'i ime imin 17sec. Dividend —£1 ss. Waipawa Handicap—Wakelyn, 1; Aphony, 2;. Nightingale, 3. Time—2min Dividend—£3 13a. Stewards’ Handicap Dotterel, 1. Time—lmin 51-}sec. Dividend —£1 Bs. Electric—Hobart, 1. Time—lmin Usee. Dividend—£3 12s. Christmas Handicap—Wakelyn, 1. Time—lmin 34-laec. Dividend £3 15s. Welter—Pistol Grip, 1. Time —2min 15|sec. Dividend —£3 11s. > Flying Han--dicap—Dotterel, 1. Time —Imin 19sec. Dividend —£l7. The sum of £2638-was passed through the •totalisator. MANAWATU RACING CLUB. PALMERSTON NORTH, Dec. 28. There was a splendid attendance for the * second day of the Manawatu Racing Club’s Summer Meeting, and the weather was fine.Results: — - SUMMER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—Daunt, 1; Crimson Streak, 2; Indian Shot, 3. Won comfortably hy a length. Time—lmm I7sec. Dividend—£3l6s. ELECTRIC HANDlCAP—Chasseur, 1; Boreas, 2: Flying Shot, 3. Won comfortably by over a -length. Time—lmin 3|sec. Dividend—£3loa. HANDICAP HUEDLE EACE, of 80 sovs; one mile-and three-quarters—The Artist, 9st, 1; Salta- ■ dor, 9st lib, 2; Dante, list Sib.'3. ‘ A good race, won by a length. Time—Smin 351 sec. Dividend—--£3lss. A piotestfor alleged jamming.and crossing in thestraight was dismissed. HACK HURDLE EACE. of 40 sovs; one mile and a half —Plain Bill, list 121 b, 1; The Barbarian, "10st 51b,.2; Eodarn, 9st 31b, 3. Won by half a length. Time—2rain Msec. Dividend—£2 Bs. A protest was-entered for alleged interference in the straight, and a further inquiry into the conduct of thariders of the second andthird horses will he held to-night. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, 0f.200-sovs; one mile and a quarter—Zanella, Bst 61b, 1; Tiraut d’Eau, 7stllb, 2; Defiant 7st 91b, 3. Lorelei Bst 81b, Golden Plover 7at 41b and Ben Varry 6st 111 b also started. Womhy half a length. Time—2min llsec. . Dividend—£s 4s. CHBISTMAS HACK HANDICAP, of ,40 sovs ; ione-mde—Aquatic, Bst 11b, 1; Splinter, 9st 81b, and Daphne, 9st 101 h, dead heat for second place. Master Hume-Sst 71b, Violet Sat 11b and Wavelet .Sst7lbalso started. Time—lmin49sec. Dividend —£ll9s. ' FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 25 sovs; once ’round —Marino, Bst 31b, 1; Little Billeo, Bst 41b, 2; Petroline, 7st 81b, 3. The Onyx 7st 41b also started. Won by half a head. Time—lmm S9 : ,‘sec. .Dividend—£s 10s. A protest against thewinner for inconsistgnt running was dismissed. RANGITIKEI RACING CLUB. PALMERSTON NORTH, Dec. 28. The following handicaps for the Rangi-1 tikei races have been declared implying HANDICAP, of 70 sovs, six furlongs— Sedgebrook Bst 101 b, Marino Bst 61b, Flying Shot Bst 2lb, Sir Agnes 7st 81b, Undine 7st 81b, Coin 7st s)b, Ben ■ Varry 7st 31b, Toa 7st, The Onyx 7st, Indian Shot 7st. EANGITIKEI CUP, of 200 sovs; one mile and a half—Blarney Sat 121 b, Zanella Sat 121 b, Irish Twist Bst 51b, Lorelei Bst 41b, Marino 7st 121 b, Pompom 7st 111 b, Crimson Streak 7st 91b, The Artist 7st 81b, King’s Bowman 7st 71b, Quiltiri 7st 71b, Primula 7st 71b, Light 7st 51b, Flying Shot 7st 41b, Toa 7st 31b, Lady Spec 6<t 91b. FIEST HANDICAP HURDLE EACE, of 60 sovs; one mile and three-quarters—Fireworks list 31b, The Artist list, Troubadour 10st 91b, Saltador 9at 91b, Glenelg 9st 81b, Pokomoko 9st 7ib, Kedberry 9st 71b, Pyrites 9»t 51b, Tuhiwai 9st 41b, Spreydon Ost 2lb, The Archer »st. FIRST HANDICAP HACK HURDLE EACE, •f 40 sovg; one mile and a half—Plain Bill 12at 71b,

Electro lOst 111 b, Robin Hood 9st 131 b, Spermaceti 9st 71b, Epsom 9st, Carmelite 9st. ■FIRST HANDICAP HACK RACE, of 40sovs; one mile—Petroline 9st 31b, Splinter Sst 51b, Lady Spec 7st 121 b, Aquafortis 7st, 101 b, First Shot 7st IClb, Otiti 7st 71b, Alpha 7st 31b, Sassaby 7st 31b. Wavelet Gst 101 b, Ocean Gst 1011), Aliouora Gst 101 b, Hurricane Gst 101 b, Discount Gst lulb, Tuputri Gstl£)lb, Banshee Gst 71b, Capsule Gst 71b. . STEWARDS* PLATE, of 45 sovs; one mile— Marino list olb, The Artist lOst 91b, Swift lOst, Petroline 9st 101 b, Tuhiwai 9st 101 b, Coin 9st 61h,. Troubadour 9at 41h, Amazon Sst 71b.

REEFTON JOCKEY CLUB. BEEFTON, Dec. 23. The following are results: — Hurdle Handicap, of 45 sovs; one mile and three quarters—Clarence, 1; Cyrus, 2; Courauto, 3. Dividend—£l ISs. Produce Stakes—National, 1; Benmore, 2; Silver Rose, 3, Dividend —£5 I2s, Inangahua Cup, of 110 sovs; one mile and three quarters—Haria, 1; Epaulet, 2 ; Surrey, 3. Won by half a length. Time—3min 10’sec. Dividend—£2 Is. Shylock won the Post Handicap, paying £1 9s. Bona Fide and Bisloy ran a. dead heat for the Midland RailwgyHtakes. Dividends—Bisley £1 7a, Bona-Fide 16s. ’

WESTPORT RAGING CLUB. WESTPORT, Dec. 28,

There ~ was' fine -weather and a largo attendance at the second day’s races. - Results:— . , , General Exploration Handicap Crescent, ■1; Rustic, 2; Salvo Shot, 3, Dividends—£l 16s and 18s. Hack Handicap—Reality, 1; Cheque, uj Review, 3. Dividends—£4 Gs and £2 3s. Bul.oiHandicap—Hillstoue, 1; Keiurn, 2 ; Manawanui, o Dividends —£5 12s and £2 ICs. Trot—Outcast,^; Daisy, 2; Polly„3. Dividends —£4 Gs and £2 os. Nahr Memorial Stakes—Seabreeze, 1; Review, 2; Hailstone, 3. Dividends —£2 2s and £1 Bs. Pony Handicap—Galtee More, 1; Rubine.2; Daisy 8e11,3. Dividends—£2 6s and £1 3s. Farewell HandicapSeabird, 1 ; Cheque 2. Dividends—£2 and £l. GREYMOUTH TROTTING CLUB. GREYMOUTH, Dec. 28. The following acceptances have been received : - - MIDLAND HANDIC AP, of 45 sovs ; two miles —Opossum Ssec, Black Oats ISsec, Billy Buttons 22seo, Daisy 22sec, Electra 37sec, Tinker 38sec, Unknown 40sec, To Whiti 42sec, Tuesday 46sec, Doll 4Gsec, Paddyfeldt 47sec, Maid of Honour 47sec, Slueatone 47sec,

TRADESMEN’S HANDICAP, of 25 sovs; two miles—Tinker scr. Unknown 2sec, Tuesday Bscc, Doll Ssec, SamSOsec, Portland 32sec, Prince 32sec, Maori Girl 32sec, Denver 32scc. GREYMOUTH TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP, of 55 sovs: three miles Opossum Ssec, Biack Oats 27sec, Billy Buttons 33sec, Daisy 33sec, Elocrra' 55see. Tinker 57sec, Unknown GOsec, Te Whiti 63sec, Tuesday G9seo, Doll C9sec, Paddyfeldt 70sec, Maid of Honour 70sec, Prince SGsec.

WELLINGTON. Dec. 28.

Girofla and Nevermore have been scratched for all engagements ■at the Wellington Racing Club’s Summer Meeting. ’ CANTERBURY TROTTING CLUB. The following handicaps have been declared for: the • second day. of the Canterbury Trotting Club’s! Summer Meeting MAIDEN HANDICAP TROT (in saddle), of SO soys; two miles—Electra scr, Minnie May Ssec, Kai-iwi Vsec, Bing-Sing 7sec,' Regent 9sec, Lady Tracy 9sec, Son’-W ester 9sec, Becky 9soc, Nghai 9sec, Dormin 12sec, Dentist ISsec, Miriam IGseo.

PONY HANDICAP TROT (in harness), of 50 sovs; two miles, — Ruby scr, Doris Ssec, Worthington Gsec, TonicOsee, Mary lOsec, Taravalo lOsec, Groatholm ISsec, Minnie 14sec, Black Floss IGsec, Wandering Willie 17sec, Little Tim 20seo, Hulda 20sec, Burwood Pes-gy-SOsec, Bella 20sec, Master Irvington 23sec, Goldsmith 27sec. .

NEW YEAR HANDICAP TROT (iuharness),of 130 sovs ; three miles—Monte Carlo scr, Sam Slick 7seo, Rosewood llsec, Three Cheers I2sec, Brookholm ISsec, Ham ISsec, Ascot IGsec, Experience IGsec, Linda 20sec, lady. Jane 22,see, The Baron 28sec, Topsy Irvington 2Ssec, Heather Dew 28sec, Kingston 29sec, Ipswich 30sec, Colonial 32sec, Explorer 33sec, Tracy Belle 35sec, Sapphire 35sc-c, Collector SSsec, Burwood Bess 36seo, Hazeldeau 37sec, Mesmerist 37sec, Larry 37sec, Camasea 40sec, Fleiger 42aeo. SELLING HANDICAP TROT (in harness), of 40 sovs; one mile—Pilot scr. Grenadier Isec, Nigger 3sec, Starlight 4eec, Minnie May 7sec, Hippias9seo, Firefly 9see, MedjidieOsec, Ragamuffin 9aec, Energy Gsec, Monte Cristo lOsec, Sweep lOsec, Manzanetta llsec, Harry llsec. Fealty llsec, Dormin llsec. Bloomer llsec, Hetty 12see, Belfast Pat 12sec.

PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP TROT (in harness), of 60 sovs; two miles—The Duke scr, Vouxhall scr, Hazeldean 2sec, Mesmerist. 2sec, Explorer 2sec, Spec 4sec, Uncle' Tom Gsec, Fleiger Gsec, Miss Tracy Ssec, MautonSsec, Honest Jack Ssec, Miss Annie lOkec, Myrtle P. 12see, Kai-iwi IGsec, Berliuda ISsec, Imogene 19soo, Medjidie2osec, Annie Rooney 20sec, Matai 21sec, Liberia 24sec.

LINCOLN HANDICAP TROT (in saddle), of 120 sovs; two miles—Monte Carlo scr. Gazelle Isec, Stonewall Jackson Gsec, Eedmire Gsec, Maggie Ssec, Three Cheers Gsec, Lady May 13sec, Mascotte ISsec, Prince Albert ISsec, Lady Jane 15seo, August 17sec. ■, •

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP TROT (in harness), of 75 sovs ; one .mile—Little Willie scr, Rita 4sec, Colonel Gsec, Rosewood Bsec, Maggie Bsec, Vainglorious 12sec, Jessie . Palm 12sec, Lettie ISsec, The Baron ISsec, Topsy Irvington ISsec, Berlin Maid losoc, Carolina 14sec, Ipswich 14sec, Black Bello l4sec. Colonial 14sec, The Duke ISsec, Collector ISsec, Miss Tracy ISsec,- Vauxhall ISsec.

FINAL HANDICAP TBOT (in saddle), of 75 sovs; one mile—Monte Carlo scr. Gazelle sor, Stonewall Jackson 2sec, Colonel Ssec, Jessie ssec, Scrutineer 7sec, Mascotte 7sec, Kentucky .Wilkes Bsec, Isabel Ssec, August Gsec, Kentucky Maud 12sec, Mcrrylegs 12secand Farewell 11. 14sec.

Acceptances for the second day of the Canterbury Trotting Club’s Summer Meeting close to-nigbt. Acceptances for the various events to be decided on the second day of the Canterbury Trotting .Club’s Summer Meeting close to-day. :