SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16744, 28 December 1914, Page 8

SPORTING.

NEWS AND NOTES. \V:ii-siop established a time record for the Auckland Chip when she won on Saturday in 3min 26 2-osec, the previous host being 3niin 23 3-5, associated" with the success of "Master Delava.l in 1906. At all the race meetings held on Saturday the totalisator investments showed an increase compared with the amount handled on "Boxing Day last year. Necktie, who Bnished third in the Summer Cup at the Australian Jockev Club's meeting on Saturday, is a half-sister to Wet Day, who raced successfully in New Zealand ft fow years ago. Imported horses figured prominently in several big events in Australia on Saturday. Necktie, who was third in tho Summer Cup at Randwick. was bred in England, as were Defence, second in the Hopetown Cup at Caulfield, and Poetical, third in the Perth Stakes at Perth. The pacer Bright, who injured himself when he fell while competing m the New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington last month, is quite sound again and will be put into work immediately after the holidays. He will probably be racing at the Easter meeting at'Addington. The southern-owned mare Sirrah Jhas been mated this season with Wiltfwood Junr. When racing at Addington last month Antonio injured himself slightly, j and it has been decided to throw the horse out of training until he thoroughly recovers. The pacing mare Soda, who recently lost her foal by Mauritius, is to be i put into work again. j The pacer Tho Whip, who has not teen showing his best form in his: latest races, is having a spell. The trotter Frank Wilke6, who has been in N. L. Price's stable for some time, has been returned to his owner, at Sheffield, and the horse will have' a good spell in the paddock. | Mr G. M. Currio ; of tho Eoatanui stud, near Wangr.nui, is drawing special attention at present to his well appointed breeding establishment. Following on the purchase of the stallion Absurd, by Sindridge Absurdity, comes the announcement that he has secured the three-year-old filly Eulogy, ■ by Cicero—Keiibia, by Upas—Goletta, by Ghlopin—Biserta (half-sister to St Frusquin's dam). Eulogy is in fonl to Coriander, by Spearmint from Admiration, the dam of Pretty Polly. Absurd: and Eulogy will be shipped from Eng- j land early in January and are expected to arrive in New Zealand about thej end of February. I Mowbray was operated on for throat! troubles a few days ago and is now enjoying a rest at Trentham. The son of MemchikorT—Lidy Melton was a brilliant gallontr as a two-year-old, and if back to his best form he would be fit for any company. Unfortunately,. however, he did not fulfil expectations, as a three-year-old. even before his wind became affected. Should the operation be successful he may be expected to win races, but it does nob follow that he will ever be able to. hold his own among the cracks, asi seemed probable in his first season. j Reports from America state that \\ few months »go negotiations were in' progress for the sale of the famous trotting sire, Peter the Great 2.7£, snd bis greatest son. Peter Volo 2.35, the world's champion three-year-old trotter. The sale price was understood to be about £45,000, but owing to the outbreak of the war in Europe 'Jie negotiations were broken off. CALCUTTA TURF CLUB. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. CALCUTTA, December 06. At Hie Calcutta Turf Club's meeting, the King Emperor's Cup was won by Arthur 8., with Cider second and Le Soleil third. QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB. BRISBANE, December 26. At the Queensland Turf Club's • summer meeting, the principal events resulted as follow : NEWMARKET HANDICAP, of 500 sots. One mile and a half. Mr H. J. Winter's br g My..Garonu:, by Buckmaster—Ultimatum, aged . 1 Mr E. L. Ramsay b ch m Partinico, by Parthenopaeus—Albin, Syrs . . . 2 Mr W. Smith's b g Ballogie, by Little Bernie—Chastity, 6yrs . . ■. .3 Ten horses started. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a. length between second and third horses Time —Ornin 36Ssec. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB. SYDNEY, December 06. At the Australian Jockey Club's summer meeting, the principal events resulted as follow : DECEMBER STAKES, of 10 sovs each, with 1500 sovs added: second horse 300 sovs and third horse 150 sovs from the stake. For two year olds. Fiv-3 furlongs. Mr G. Barnett's b c Cetigne, by Grafton. Pretty Nell, Sst 101 b ... . .1 Mr J. Campbell Wood's b c Panacre, by Linaore—Pacara, Sst 101 b . . .3 Mr Leslie English's blk f Starlaud, by ,Tho Welkin—Feirland, Sst 51b . .3 Ten horses started. Won by about two lengths, with a short neck between second and third horses. Time —lmin 3sec. SUMMER CUP, of 10 sovs each, with 1500 sovs added; second hoTse 300 sovs and third horse 130 sovs from the stake. One mile and five, furlongs. Mr J.- M'Master's b m Lochano, by Positano— Marvel Loch, 6yrs, Sst lib . .1 Mr R.B. Hogne's b g Offa, by Duke of Melton—Ceres, aged, Sst 21b . .2 Messrs H. and G. Main's b f Necktie, by Collar—La Laide, 6yrs, 6st 81b . .3 Fourteen koreo9 started. Silver Giain and Trinobantes were prominent to the bend. Loch&no took charge at the distance* and won by four lengths from Offa, who beat Necktie by rlvo lengths. Time —imin 'lSJsec. VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB. MELBOURNE, December 26. The Victoria Amateur Turf Ohib's meeting was held to-day. The principal event resulted as follows: HOPETOUN CUP. of 6-50 sovs. One mile and three furlongs. Mr P. Russell's b c Newberry, by Berriodale—Carolina, 3yrs .... 1 Messrs Baillieu Brothers' b g Defence, by Carbine —Pola, syrs .2 Mr F. Dorset's b g Sir Solo, by Sir Laddo— Wepeuer, aged . S Nine horses stared. Wen by three lengths, with the third horso a length and a half further back. VICTORIA RACING CLUB. MELBOURNE, December 26. The Victoria Racing; Club has made a reduction of 500 sovs in the stakes for tho Newmarket Handicap, Australian Cup and Eeseridon Stakes, three- events to be decided at. the autumu meeting. PORT ADELAIDE RACING CLUB. ADELAIDE, December 26. At tho Port Adelaide. Racing Club's meeting to-day, the principal event resulted as follows: TORT ADELAIDE CUP, of tOOO sovs. One • mile and three furlongs. Mr S. Heritage's b h Bangonie, by Pistoi —Gratuity, 4yrs, 6st 9lb ... 1 Mr C. L. Gardiner's br h Borassus, by Tapioca—Thunder Princess, 6yrs, 6st sib a Mr J. J. Doyle's b or br g Uki, by Schiname!—Penriie, aged, Tst Sib . . 3 Twenty horses started. Won by three lengths. WEST AUSTRALIAN TURF CLUB. PERTH, December 26. The summer meeting of the West Australian Turf Club , was commenced to-day. The principal events resulted as follows: WEST AUSTRALIAN DERBY, of 1500 sovs; second horse 300 sovs and third horse 150 6ovs from the stake. For three-vear-olds. One mile and a half. Mr D. E. Grant's b c Mistico, by Linacre—Grey Mist, Bst 101 b ... 1 Mr H. P. Jones's b e Tom Castro, by Little Toy—Lady Middleton, Sst 10lb 2 Mr O. M'Kcnna's ch f Crystabel, by Royal Artillery—Crystona, Sst slb . 3 Nine horses started. Won by a length. Tinlß. >MU» 3" <i osec.

PERTH STAKES, of 1000 sovs. Weight for age. One mile and a quarter. Messrs Woodhoad and Stratton's b h Pilbarra, by Prudent King, Lotos, 4vts . 1 Mr T. Keily's b m Kirn, by WallaceHarvest Home, aged .... 2 Mr A. E. Cockram's b or br h Poetical, by Melton—Social, 4yrs . . .8 Ten horses started. Won by a neck. Time—2min 12 4-ssee. KARRAKATTA PLATE, of 1000 sovs; second horse 200 6ovs and third horse 100 sovs from tho stako. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Mr M. Mulcnhy's b f We.'kin Queen, bv The Welkin—Wilga, Bst 51b . .. ". 1 Mr C. Ball's b f Queen Maude, bv Prudent King—Ladv Maude, Sst 51b . 2 Mr P. Bolger s b f Home Chat, by Challenger—Harvest Home, Sst olb* . . 3 Ten horses started. Won by half a length. Time—liniu 3 2-5 tec.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB [Per Press Association.]

AUCKLAND, December 26. , The Auckland Racing Club's summer meeting was opened to-day m perfect weal her and with a great crowd. Recent rams and' careful watering u,ok the sting out of the .rack, wuich was nearly periect. Much interest was taken in the Auckland Cup,' in which a time record was established. 'ihe totalisator investment* were £65,146. as against £63,611 on the corresponding day last year. The riding of C. Emerson was twice tho subject of inquiry by the stewards. He waa cautioned for alleged interference with Desert Gold in the Foal Stakes snd with Reputation in the Cup. Two horses fell in the Nursery Handicap, Credo and Mountain Dream. The former broke a leg and had to be shot. The stewards decided that tho fall was accidental. In the same race. L. Brown was cautioned for alleged boring. The following are the details of the racing:

SHORTLAND PLATE, of 300 sovs; one mile. s—Mr F. Marshall's ch c Bedford, by Bunyan—Miss Dix, 3yis, Tst Tib (Conquest) 1 3—Mr Wire Tokena's Austin, Syrs, Sst 21b (C. Price) 2 T —Sir G. Clifford's b f Snapdragon, 3vrs, 7st 21b (Clarke) 3

6 Bealsco 7st 131 b (F. E. Jones), 16 Devasta- ! tion Tst 131 b (C. Brown), 14 El Gallo 7st 13lb 1 (R. Berry), 16 Fisher 7st 131 b (Robinson), 11 j Ovation Tst 13lb (L. Wilson), 15 Signature 7st 13lb (Hun.), 2 Soultano Tst I3lb (Deeley), 19 Ann Devlin Tst lllb (Chaplin), 12 Kaween 7st lllb (L. Brown). 13 Rose de Guerro 7stl3ib j (P. Brady), 1 Self 7st 131 b (Kennedy), .9 Camulus 7st 7lb (Emerson), 4 Football 7st 4lb (Stove), 17 Manukau Tst 4lb (M'Mullan, 18 Goldfran 7st 4lb (Rcid), and 8 Kaminohe 7st iib (Buchanan), also started. 1 Soultane led for a furlong and a half, when , Self and Manukau took charge and carried en I the running to the straight. Bedford and Austin then joined in, and a good struggle ensued. Bedford took the lead before the distance was reached and lasted long enought to win by half a head, Snapdragon being a length and a half further back third, followed by Self. Belasco. Sou'.tane. El Gallo and Fisher. Time—lmin 40 4-osec. GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, of ■ 1000 sovs; for two-vear-olds. Six furicngs. B—Mr T. H. Dowry's b f Detert Go.d. by All Black—Aurarius. Sst olb (C. Price) 1 I—Mr G. D. Greenwood's b a Sntala. by Elyaiau—Ladv Hester, Sst7lb (Emerson) 2 , 4—Mr G. L. Stead's b c Wishful, by Boniform —Drought . . . ..8 I 5 Adjutant Bst 10lb (F. E. Jones), 9 Analogue Sst 10lb (C. Brown), 2 Arran Bst 10lb . (Buchanan), 9 Housewife Sst olb (Conquest), i 8 Freya Bst slb (L. Wilson) and 7 Swoofc Corn 8H 51b (R. Berry) also started. I Wishful and Sutala were fiist to show out. When the field reached the straight,, Desert Gold, on the outside, and Housewife in the centre, ranged up to the leaders, and a great struggle ended in Descr 11 . Gold gaining verdict by a neck from Sutala,' with Wishful three-quarters of a length further , back third, and Housewife a close fourth. Time—lmin 15. 4-ssec. I ROBINSON HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Seven furlongs.-, I—Mrs Lennard and Mr G. Absolum's blk m Christmas Rose, by Soult— Yieux Rose, aged, 7st 121 b (Grady) t 6—Mr W. B. Lusk's Silvio, 7st 7lb (B. Deeley) + I 10—Mr J. Clair's Kaimanuka, 7st i ........ (Clarke) 3 I 2 Roum'ania Sst Sib (Emerson), S Makura 7st 121 b (Conquest), 4 Hadj Tst 10lb (C. Brown), 3 Lolcnla Tst 10lb (Buchabnan). 13 Gnycium 7st Clb (Hunt), 7 Tinoreka 7st Olb (Robinson), 10 Nimrod 7st lib iitc:d). 11 Glucian 7st (Avery),, 15 Doucaster Tst (Kennedy), 5 Lady Penury 7st (Stowe), "9 Fionulala 7st (G. Brown), and 11 Hawarden 7st (Chaplin) also started. Fionulala was out in front of a bunched field till half a mile from home, when Kaimanuka' rushed through and the pair were most prominent until the straight. The field closed up at tho distance, where Kaimanuka was going well, with Lady Penury end Silvia making a- big effort. "In the last, fifty yards Christmas' Rbso made a- great run on the rails and mado a dead heat with Silvia, Kaimaunka being three-quarters of a length away third and Lady Penury fourth. Time—lmin 29 2-6setv "" -'

AUCKLAND CUP HANDICAP, of 2650 sovs. Two miles.-

T—Mr C. G. Dalgety's b m Warstep, by Martian—Stepdancer, '4yrs, Sst '9lb (Emerson) 1 I—Mr W. E. Bidwill's blk c Reputation, 3yrs, Sst lib . (L. Wilson) 2 11—Mr R. H. Duder's bm La Reina, aged, Tst Tib (Buchanan) 8

4 Jack Delaval'Sst (Deeloy). 8 Sea Pink Bst lllb (R. Berry), 3 ..Sinapis Bst 91b (C. Price), 5 Sir Knox 7st 131 b (C. Brown).. 3 Allegation Tat lllb (Conquest). 10 Marsha! M'Donald Tst 51b (Stowe), 12 St Elmn Tst (Hunt), 13 Don Francisco 6st 12lb (Clarke), 6 Soult'koff 6st 10!b (Chaplin), 14 Gazette 6st Tib (Robinson), 9 Maniaroa 6st Tib (Reid) and 15 Viad noy 6st Tib (Rice) also started. Jack Delaval was momentarily in ihe lead, but Vladinoy soon rushed 'o the front and entered the straight fully ten lengths to the good. When the stand was passed, Warstep was leading, but round the back she was beiu,? pressed by La Reina, while Allegation and Reputation were making a forward move. Reputation was up alongside Warstop just after the straight was reached, and, was slightly in front at the distance, from which point a great contest took place between the pair. Warstep eventually beat Reputation by half a head. La- Reina being over two lengths away third. Sir Knox • wa,« fourth, Soultikoff fifth and Allegation sivfh. Gazette finished second last, while, Vladinoy was the last to pass the post. Time^—3 inins 26 3-osec.

GRAFTON HURDLE HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Two miles.

2—Messrs Truman and M'Hugh's br g Admiral Soult, bv Soult—Pansv, aged, list 31b '(Flyun) 1 S—Mr D. H. Roberts' Kiimemy list 13lb (Trail) 2 I—Mr J. O'Meara's Fashion Plate,- 9st (Doerey) 3 4 Te Onga list 31b (Tilsley), 6 Laverna, Ost (Warner and 5 Monathol, 9st (Adolph) also started.

Monathol was leading Laverna and Admiral Soult when the field settled down properly, and in that order they ran past the stand and round the bavk, where Admiral Soult rushed to the ' front, followed by Fashion Plate and Kilmeny. Admiral Soult. swerved at tho last hurdle, but he ran home an easy winner by two lengths from Kilmeny, Fashion Plate being a similar distance away third. , Te Onga was a poor fourth and Laverna fifth. Monathol fell at the second hurdle from home. Time—3min 4Tsee RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 1000 eovs. Sis furlongs. 6—Mr T. F. Quinlivan's ch g Down-. ham, by Downshire—Seashell. Svre, ?st 9lb (Bering) 1 12—Mr F. W. Arnold's ch m Tact, ovrs, 7st 61b (G. Brown) 2 4—Mr G. D. Greenwood's b c Binieter, 7st 81b (Emerson) 3 9 Merry Roe Bs"t 101 b (Buchanan), 1 Postillion Bst 101 b (C. Price). 5 Prince Soult Sst 10lb (L. Wilson), 8 King Lupin Bst 81b (Robinson), 2 Sauci Bst S'b (Deelev), 3 Crown Pearl Sst 31b (M'Millan), 13 Goldfire Tst 10lb (Brady). 14 Hvefctus Tst 9lb (Ludldow), 15 Toreador Tst 91b (Conquest), 10 800 Tst 7!b (L. Brown), 7 Tete-a-tete 7st 7lb (Stowe). 16 TliadV Hero Tst (Rcid), II Kittv Beliairs 6st 13!b, iKennedv). 15 Mount Victoria 6st 131 b (Hunt), 17 Go'd Necklet Cst 131 b (Chaplin) and 4 Banksia 6st lllb (Clarke) (coupled with Bimeter) also started.

P'rom a. moderate start Kitty Beliairs showed ont from a bnnched field and led into the straight, at which stage she was bein? hard ridden, with Downham, Bimeter, Tart and Toreador prominent. A groat, strugs'e from the distance ended in Downham gaining the verdict over Tact by half a length, Bimeter being a neck away third. King ibupiu was fourth and Crown Pearl fifth. Time—lmin H 2-ssec,

NURSERY HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. For two-year-old«. Fivo fulongs

o—Mr D. Moraghan's br f Loyal Arch, by Marble Arch—Ladv Minnie, Sst I3lb (M'Millan) 1 10—Mr L. Harris's Glissando, Tst (L. Brown) 2 4—Mr J, Hardie's Lady Paula, Tst Bib (Deeley) 3

6 Ring's Courier. 7st 9lb (Brady), 12 Harlestone Tst 41b (Chaplin), 8 Mountain Dream Tst, lib (Were), 1 Snub 7st lib (Emerson), 5 March Tst lib (Conquest), 13 Credo Cst 131 b (Reid), 14 Csberfeagh 6st 131 b (Clarke), 11 Pen.-o* Cat 131 b (Kennedy), 3 Marco Bello Tst 4 b (Stowe), 9 Hiero Tst lib (C. Brown) and 7 Lightning 6st 131 b (Robinson )also started.

Lightning was one of the most promineut until the straight was fairly entered, when Lady Paula and Glissando put in their claims. Inside the distance they looked to have the raeo between thorn, but Loyal Aroh finished fast on Ui» and won by c

short head from Glissando, with Lady Paula a neck away third.- Hiero, March, Snub and King's Courier finished close up. Mountain Dream and. Credo fell, the latter breaking a, leg and having to be destroyed. Time—lmin 3seo.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 350 sovs, One mile.

o—Mr A. B. Williams's b g Chortle, by Multuid—Amusomcnt, syrs, 9st 21b (Deeley) 1 c— Mr W. E. Bidwill's br h Vocation, syrs, 7st Sib (Wilson) 2 7—Mr F. Hall's b f Castalia, 3yrs, 7st 7lb (Buchanan) 3

rMouojack Sst 61b, 4 Goldsize Sst lib (C. Brown>, 6 Phosphorus "at Blb (Emerson), 3 Monorail 7st Tib (Price), 10 Tripoli Tst 21b (Kftnnedy), 9 Worcester 7st 21b (Chaplin), 11 Gloy Tst Olb (L. Brown), 8 Tangiwai Tst (Stowe) and 12 Brookfield 6st Tib (Clarke) ilso started.

Monojaok, Gloy and Tripoli showed out in front for three furlongs, when Monojack tock the lead. Inside the distance Chortle made a big effort on ihe- outside, and one hundred yard 6 from home had the raco won, eventually gaining Iho' verdict by half a length frouT Vocation, who came from lass in the final three fuTlocgs. Castalia was a Itnd behind Vocation, and then came Monojack, Worcester and Gloy close up. Time—lmin 40sec.

TARANAKT JOCKEY CLUB. [Per Press Association.] NEW PLYMOUTH, Decomber 26.

The Taranaki Jockey Club's Christmas meeting was commenced to-day in glorious weather, and with a record attendance. The totalisator handled €]6,2T9 10s, . against £14,312 10s on the first day of last year's meeting. Tho following are the details of the racing:— HUATOKI PLATE, of T 5 sovs; seven furlongs—Fore, Sst 91b, 1; Combustion, 2; Mahlstick, 3. Mahlstick led most of the way. Fore caught Combustion in the straight, and won by half a length. Mahlstick being twelve lengths away. Time—lmin 32 2-s?ec STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, of HO sovs; six furlongs—Sylvan Dale, Tst 3lb. 1; Calais, 9st, 2; Quo Vadis, Tst 13ib, 3. Martingale Sst 21b. Projeot Tst 121 b, Minora Tst 91b, Avena 7st 41b and Bay Paul 7st 31b also started. Won by four lengths, with two lengths between second and third horses. Time—lmin 17see. i ? RAKOTU HURDLE HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; one mile and a half—3 Styrat, 9st lllb, 1; 5 Advancer. 9st, 2; 6 Tirobanga, 9st nib, 3. 2 Kauroa lOst . 61b, 1 Ka'tua 9st 131 b. 4 Florist 9st 13lb, 7 Tarina 9st also started. Won by a length and a half. Time—2min E2 2-6 sec.

BOROUGH HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; five furlongs—3 Crawford, Sat 21b, 1; Watene, Sst 61b, 2; 1 Toa Tere,. Bst 12lb, 3. 5 Patroon Tst 13lb, • 7 Toptwig 7at slb, 6 Magneta Tst 51b and Vladian 7st 61b also started. Won by three lengths, with the third horse two lengths away. Time—lmin 3 3-ssec. -

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of ITS sovs; one mile and a quarter—3 Passadena, Tst J2lb 1; Rewi Poto, 9st 121 b, 2; 4 Te Hou Hou, 6st Tib, 3. 1 Wild Lupin 7st 121 b and 5 Master Tupuhi 6st Blb also started.. Rcwi Poto caught Te Hou Hou at the distance, but Passadena got up on the post, and won by a head, half a length separating second and third horses. Time—2min ,13sec. , LEPPERTON HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs—l Chaminade, 9st 121 b. 1; 3 Combustion. 9st 21b, 2; 4 Patronymic, lOst 3lb, 3. Won by half a length, with the third horse a neck away. Time—lmin 32sec,

TIKORANGI HACK SCURRY, of 50 sovs; five furlongs—3 Zion, Sst, 1; 8 Lady Amai, 9st, 2; 4 Patronata. Bst, 3. 6 Veto Bst, 14 Decside Sst, 13 Red Coral Sst, 5 Vestalas Bst, 16 Miss Potae Sst, 10 Iceberg Bst, 3 Black Ada Bst, 15 Wioletta Sst, 12 Oblikcff Bst, 11 Flint Bst, 9 Red Hot Sst, 7 Miss Fisher Bst and 1 Glenroy Sst also started. , Won easilv. Time —imin Eseo FLYING HANDICAP, of 123 sovs; six furlongs—2 Astor, Sst 9lb, i; 3 Kaniki, Sst S'b. 2: 1 Zetes, Bst,slb, 3. 4 Simple Sam Bst 31b, and 5 Tree Lucerne Sst Olb. also started. Won by a nose, with the .third horse a length away. Time —lmjn 16 2-osec. The fo'lowing are the acceptances-for the second day's racing: FITZROY HACK HANDICAP, of TSsovs; scveu furlong's—Sylvan Dale9st 21b, Fore 9st, CoCmlusuon9=t, Patronata Sst Tib, Glen Tullock Bst.6!b Armature Sst 4lb, Idol Bst 4lb. Chandon Be T ls Tst 91b, Warea Bell 7st 91b, Paul 7-t 91b

INGLEWOOD HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—Kaniki 9st. Zetes Sst 7lb, Simple S»m Bst slb. Tree Lucerne 7st .lllb, Royal Sim-n 7«t 71b. ' ' •

SUMMER. HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; rix furlongs—C'lais 9st 3lb, Toa Tere 9st 2!b. Crawford S=t 121 b. Quo-Vadis Set, Martingale Sst, Combustion 7st lllb, Project 7st 101 b Patroness 7st 101 b. Mahlstick 7st 6'b. Magneta 7st 3'b, Vladian 7si 21b, Avena 7st, Armature 7st, Bay Paul 7st, Chandon Bells 7st.-

- TARATA HURDLE HANDICAP, of 135 s-ws; one mile and a half—Stvrax lOst 12lb, Kauroa lOst 31b. Katua Ost 101 b, Florist'.9st 101 b. Advancer 9st Sib. Th-ohanpri 9st Tib, Mil'hanks Qst-, Tarero 9st, Ngapofo 9st.

t; NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP, of 103 sops; one mile and 110 vards--PassadeuaSst.. 12 b, Wild Lupin Bst. 'Astor Sst, Te Houhou Tet. s . Katua 6't 101 b, Master Tupuhi 6st Tib, Quo Vadis 6«t 7'b. URUTI WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 =ovs; one mile and 110 yards—Chaminade 9st 1 Olb,.Patronymic 9st- 7'b. Draft 9st 41b, Cotdon Sst. lib Harbour Light fist. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of SO sovs; five furlongs—Calais 9st 7lb, Crawford 9st,, Watino Sst 121 b." Lady Amai Pst "lb. Da'e Sst I'b,.Patroon 7st 101 b,. Miss Fisher' 7st 31b, Flying Camp 7st Sib.'

MANAWATU RACING CLUB. rP::R Press Association.] PALMERSTON NORTH, December 26.. Favoured with glorious weather, there was a very lnrsre attendance-for the opening day of the Manawani Rncinsr Club's suinmer meeting. A sum of £32,992'was invested on the totalisa'or, as against £32.702 for th-' c<rrespond'iig day last year.' The following are the detai's of the racing:^— . IRIAL PLATE, of 100 sovs. Seven'furlongs. 3—Mr J. Hurley's or g Sir , Fisher,, by Maniapoto—Dear Iwly, aged, Sst 3lb .. (W. Yonng) 12 Mr Cadley's Princ* Laddo, Sst 2'.b ■ (W.Bell) 3 I—Mr Wire Tokena's "st 10lb ' ' (C. Sir-clair) 3 6 Tangihou Sst 21b, 10 Awapuni Sst 21b, o Chau Sst 21b, 11 Danser Signal Sst Olb, 7 Master Mcutoa Sst 21b, 9 Namur Sst, 4 Kahumangu 7st 101 b and S Te Araroa 7st 10lb also started. •••-.'•'.,'

Sir Fisher shot out in the straight and won easily by a length, about three lengths separating second and third horses. Tangihou was fourth. Time—lmin •lOfec.

TOKOMARU HURDLE HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. I—Mr J. Bruges's b g Waipunoa, by Martello—Finesse. syrs, 9st . (W. Young) 1 s—Mr E. Short's Leapuki; lOst 31b (R. Edwards) 2 o—Mr A. Carroll's C*otain Webb. 9st 10lb (W. Ferris) 3

6 Rustic lOst 131 b; 3 Glcnorrhy lOst 101 b. 4 Papador 9st 131 b, 7 Lamsdorff Ost Tib and 3 Rauparaha 9st 3'b also started. Leapuki led to the straight, where he was caught by Waipunoa, who won by two lengths. Rauparaha foil- at the last hurdle. Tiine^ —3min 17scc.

GILLIES HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six fuilor.gs S—Messrs V. and E. Riddiford's b f Miraculous, bv Charlemagne ll.—Monorda, Syrs, 7st 101 b - (A. Read) 1 11—Mr F. M'Kemio's Marambn, 7st Blb (H. Matson) 2 B—Mr H. D. Delatonr's Shepherd's Bush, 6st lllb (C. Siuc'air) 3

9 Despatch Carrier Sst, 5 Ngaru Sst Blb, 11 Invader Tst 121 b, 6 Golden Sky Tst. 121 b, 10 Marlet 7st 81b, 0 Raumanuwhiri Tst Sib, 1 Gold Soult Tst Sib, 4 Papalitz Tst 4lb, 13 Otter 6st lllb, 15 Melodist 6st lllb, 12 Ormsby 6st lllb, 7 Hinemoana. 6>t 9lb and 8 Pnahara 6st 91b also started. Miraculous took charge at the distance end won easily by two lengths, with Shepherd's Bush half a length away third. Time—lmin 16sec.

MANAWATU CUP. of TOO sovs. One milo

and a half. ■l—Mr S.'S. Oliver's b m Kooya, by Signal-msn-Kaiano, Sst 61b (H. Griffith) 1 9—Messrs White and M'Lcod's Fair Rosamon. Tst Olb . (E. Welsh) 2 3—Mr Riddiford's Kilrain, Sst lllb . • 3 6 Ladoga Sst 9lh. 2 Awahou Sst lib, 1 Byron Tst 9!b, 10 Peroneal 7st Olb, 8 Kmbombi 7st, 5 Moutoa. Girl 7st and 3 Guidiugi Way Tst. also started. Passing the stand the order was-Peroneal, Guiding Way and Kooya. At the back Moutoa Girl put in a run and shot to the front, leading the field into the straight. Kilrain then joined in and in the final stages Kooya, and Fair Rosamond put in their claims, Kooya- wiuuing by half a length, a head separating second and third horses. Kinbombi was fourth and Guiding Way fifth. Time—2min lOsec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Five furlongs. s—Mr F. Grav's ch f Foresto, Ovrs. 6st Sib (H. Young) 1 I—Messrs D. Buick and Sou's Rangitero, , j . Sst 13". b (W. Young) 2 12—Messrs Riddiford's Happiness, 7st ' (A. Reid) 3 3 Botanist 7st 9lb, i Pacific Slope 6at lllb, end 6 Lady Frisco 6st 9lb also started. Happiuesß led to the bend, where she was supplanted by Rangitero, who showed tho iway into the straight. Foresto-finished fa-st | on the rails and won by a short length, two lengths separating second and third horses. (Time —lmin I l-ssec- 1, TARARUA HACK WELTER. HANDICAP. { of 100 sovs. One mile and fifty-five yards. j 3—Mr J. H. Jackson's b g Soporific, 6yrs. | Sst 31b (R. Hanson) 1

I—Sir J. Carroll's Want, Set 121 b « (W. Young) 2, &—Mr F. S. Eastern's Master Strowan, est. (M'Donald) 8 6 Firing Line 9st lllb, 4 Lady Nolan Sst 41b, 2 General Webb Sst lllb, 7 Mystified Sst, 9 Komako Bst and S Lanark Bst also started. « ■

Soporific led all the way, _ and won by about four lengths. Time—lmin 4Ssec. FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, of 300 sot». Six furlongs. 9—Mr F. Armstrong's b m Adroit, by Field Battery—Trix, syrs, 7st 31b (H. Young) 1 2—Mr F. Selwood's Playoff, Bst Tib (W. Young) J s—Mr J. R. M'Donald's Gold Stream, Tst 31b (iTDona'd) 3

10 Pavlova Ost, 8 Our King Bst 3lb, 3 Chakwana Tst 13lb. 7 Gladiole 7st 121 b, 11 Peronilla 7st 121 b, 1 Denjse Onne 7st lllb. 6 Pariform 7st Tib, 12 Lady Ah'cia Cst lllb and 4 Master Achilles 6st Tib also started. Adroit took charge at the entrance, to the straight, and won by two lengths. Tiav—■ lmin 15 4-ssec.

GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 150 ton. One, mile and fifty.fivs yards.. S—Mr A. Alexander's b m Sunbird, by ' Martian—Mary of Argyle, 4yrs, 7st 41b (W. Young) 1 I—Mr D. Frase's Square Deal, So* 4'b (W: Bell) 2 2—Mr W. Holmes's Victoris, Ts»

(H. Watson) 3 6 Sandstream Bst 3lb, 5 Pnrsefiller 7st 101 b and 4 Stepney Tst 91b also starW. Sunbird led into the straight, and won easily. Time—lmin 45see.

The following are the acceptances for the second day's racing:

KELVIN HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sovs; one mile and fif*y-five yards—Orleans Bst Sib, Invader 7st lllb, Soporific 7st lO'b, • Janitor 7st slb. Melodist Tst, Mas'er Strowan 6st 121 b, Kahumansu 6st 9lb, Komako 6st 91b, La Motte 6st 9lb.

TIRITEA HURDLE HANDICAP, of 120 sovs; one mile and three-quarters—Leapuki list 51b. Flingot lOst lllb Timothy lOst Blb, Golden Water lOst 3lb, Waipuaioa lost 31b, Captain Maekay 9st 101 b, Papador 9st 10IV Kakawai 9st.

HIGHDEN HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—Ngarua 7st 121 b. R»umanuwhiri 7st 121 b, Gold Soult 7st 121 b, Martian Princess Tst 91b. Martlet 7st 7'b, Shepherd's Bush 7st '3lb, Ararat 7st 31b, Botanist Tst, Gold Rush 6st 12lb, . Hinemoana 6st 121 b.

LIVERPOOL HANDICAP, of 400 sovs; one milo and one ■ furlong— Kilrain Bst lllh, Ladoga Sst 9lb, Byroh 7st 12lb, Pavlov* 7st 91b, Bertrada 7st 91b, Fair Rosamond 7st 9lb, Peroneal 7st 3lb, Sandstrca-n 7st lib. Guiding Way 7st' lib. Princess Monto* 7st lib, Pursefiller 6at 12lb, Victoris 6st 7lb, Lady Alicia 6st 7lb.

TERRACE HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 eovs; seven furlongs—Despatch-Car-rier 9st 71b, Ladagcer Sst 3lb, Firing Line 9st 21b, Janitor Sst lllb, Melod.st Bst lib. Jem 7st 13ih, Ormsby Tst 121 b; Tangihou Tst 10lb, Mystified Tst 101 b, Danger Signal 7st 101 b, St Omer Tst 101 b. AWAPUNI HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; six furlongs—Adroit Sst 4lb, Zeus Sst lib, C'hakawaoK, Tst 131 b, Peronalla Tst 12ib, Demse Orme Tst lUb, Golds.ream' Tst' 6ib, Epworth 6st 101 b, Master Achilles Gst lOib. MIMATANGI WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; seven furlongs—Square Deal. 9st 2ib, Sunbird Bst 101 b. Pariform Sst 81b, Black Lupin Sst 21b, Stepney Bst. Matlow Tst 91b, Muleteer Tst Tib. PALMERSTON NORTH STAKES, of 500 sovs; bix furlongs—Chillies 9st, Emperador Sst 121 b, Gladiole Bst 101 b, Formahter Tst 61b, Rangitero Tst 21b, Happiness 6st 4lb. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. [Peb Press Association.] DUNEDIN, December 26. The summer meeting of the Dunedin Jockej Club was opened to-Say in fine but windy weather. There was a large attendance ana the course was in excellent order. The totalisator investments amounted to£lßS49 I 0», «13 against £17.702 10s on the corresponding day last year. The following are the details of the racing:

SUMMER HURDLE HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. One mi.e and three-quarters^'" < I—Mr1 —Mr A. Rore's b g Beacon, by'£.uroclydon—Guiding Star, aged, list 9ib .'> ■',', (W. J. Porter) X 2—Mir W. Wood's Hatana, lOst Vfo ~ ■ (H.' Lorrigan) 9 B—Mr D. Morton's True Blue, Set (H. Coker) 8 4 Umeraboy lOst 13ib, and 5 Stockade Sat £lb, also started. . Beacon, Hatana and True Blue crossed th© last hurdle together. In the run home Beacon wore down Hatana and won by a head, Trua Blue being two lengths away third. Tittw—3min 2*3}sec. " . : , , ,

SALISBURY HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. Seven furlongs. I—Mr J.' J: Puddy's b h Sartcrze, •by Sarto —Quartorze, syrs, Tst 131 b. (F. Porter) 1 B—Mr M. F. Ryan's Marvelito, Sst 131 b

(J. Olsen) 3 s^—Mr A F. Roberts's Quirinus, Sst Tib (J. H. Moore) 3

4 Leading Lady Sst 13lb, 3 Carolus Sst 9lb, 2 Sir.Brigid.fist 61b, and 6 Volspeil Sst Tib, also started. . .

Yolspeil was left in an indifferent start. Racing to the sis furlong post Sartorze drew out froin Marvelite. Carolus and Sir Brigid. At the far turn Marvelite and-Leading Lady were in front,of Sir Brigid and Quirinus, Sartorze bnving dropped back. Turning into'the straight Marvelite, Sir Brigid and Quirinun were in line, with Leading Lady next. The ' leaders ran wide and' Sartorze shot through on the rails, winning by two lengths fronj MaTvelite, who beat Quirinus by & similar dis tance. Time—lmin 31 S-osec. "- "'."''

DUNEDIN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; for two-year-olds. Five furlongs, 2—A. W. Ru.herford, jun.'s, b f Samiesen, ' by Birkenhead—Guitar, Sst slb "' (J. Olsen) 1 I—Sir G. Clifford's Holidav, Sst 131 b . - (W. J. Porter) 2 3—Mr J. B. Reid's Down, Tst Sib (J. Campbell) 3 5 B'itz 7st 121 b, 4 Bonsign Tst'Tib, and « Beneficence Tst Tib,; also started. Samiesen and Bonsign were the first to break tho line. Samiesen led round the far turn, two lengths ' clear of Holiday, Down and Bonsign. Once in the straight Saihieseu had matters ell her own way, • and she/ won easing up by three lengths ; Holiday beatingDown by a "length. Time—lniin 3 3-ssec

OTAGO HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. One mil* and a quarter. ■ S—Mr J. Grigg's b m First'Glance, by Kosmos Bev—Ophelia IL, syrs,-Bst 2lb (J. Beale) 1 10—Mr Sunbury's Hesione, Tst 101 b - ■ (A. H.' Wilson) 2 6—MessTs Rcid aud Studhelrne's Reval. Tst 131 b (H.'Lorrigan) 3

3 Martius Sst 41b, 12 Specialform Bst 41b,' 2 Flora Macdonald Sst 3lb, 9 Gapon Tst 101 b, T Golden King Tst 2lb, 4 Peg Tst, 14 Briar Patch 6st lllb, 5 Ogier 6st lllb, 11 Rongshere 6st 10lb, 15 Directoirt 6st 10lb,.and 13 Sylva 6st 7lb, also started. ■ A bad siart was effected, in which Rongahere, Reval and Sylva were badly left.' Golden King and Hesione led round the first turn, Rongahere and Sylva bringing up. the rearRacing towards the six furlong post First Glance joined Golden King in the lead, and Reval and Hesione closed up. Approaching the far turn the field was bunched with the exception of Gapon, Specialform, Rongahere and Svlva, who were hopelessly out of it. First Glance landed in the straight two lengths in front of Golden King,- end in tne rnn home beat Hesione by * length and a half. Reval was a length and a half away third, just in front of Golden King. .Tune—2min 9 2-ssec. , TRIAL STAKES, of 100 eovs. Seven fur-

l-Mr C. Mschell's b g. Meltchikoff, by Menchikoff—Lady Mel+on. Syrs, 7st 131 b <H. Donovan) 1 3—Mr W. Baird's Wharfinger. Sat alb (W Robinson) 3 7-Mr H. A. Kuighfs Doon, Sst lib (F. Wood) 8 6 Bonnie Ouida Sst lib. 2 Golden. Rupee Tst 181 b, 5 All Ready Tst 13lb, 4 Lion .st lllb and 8 Martuk Tst lllb also started. Bonnie Ouida and Meltchikoff led a closerunning field to the far turn, where-Golden, Rupee moved into second place. Once in line for home, Meltchikoff kept clear and won by two lengths from Wharfinger, with Doon a length aud a half tway third. Tune —lmin 31 2-ssec. FEDERAL HANDICAP, of &T 0 sovs. Six

furlongs. • 9—Mr J. W. Skinner's b m Fender, by Martian—Fireside, 4yrs, 6st Tib (A. Lloyd) 1 S—Mr A. Boyle's Findhom, Tst slb (J. Rae) 2

8-Mr J. B. Reid's Angelina, 6yrs . (R. Buddicomb) S 3 Palisade 9st 9lb, 6 Obsono 9st. 2 Sst 101 b, i Speedometer Bst alb, 1 Twelfth Night 7st 81b, 7 Honesty 7st slb and lO.Martel 7st 4ib also started. ■ . Findhoru got two lengths the worst, of the start. Running to the fire furlong -po« Chudic Honesty. Martel and Palisade were in the lead. The field was well bunched* a, they, entered the straight, where Fender took charge. In tie run homo Fender stalled off a challenge from Findhorn and won by » neck, Angelina being about half » length away third. Time—lmin 16 4-ssea BURNSIDE HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. &» furlongs. 4—Mr F. Nellies a's b m Petrosus, tiy Birkenhead—Petrovna, 4yrs, Set, ' (H. Cokex) 1 3—Mr F. Ryan's Marvelite. 9st 81b

2—Mr H. A Knieht's Medley. Sst (P. Gibbons), 3

11 Afton Loch Sst lllb, 1 United Service 9st lOib.l! Martiau Maid Sst 51b, 8 Pretty Jane Sst lib, 2 Cortes Sst 101 b. 15 Muircoek fist 31b, 11 Seamaid Sst 21b. 5 Killaloo Bsi

13 SMrl Bat, 9 Benefit Sst, 13 Helicon Bst, JO Redowa Bst, 17 Micky Free Bst and 16 Resemblance Bst also started. - Muircock was first to break the line, but Medley wns in chargo before reaching tho far turn, followed bv Helicon and Petrosus. Medley landed in the straight rnx lengths in front of Helicon, with Petrosus moving? up, followed by Maivelite. Petrosns caught Medley at the distance and, stalling off a challenge from Mnrvolito, won' by u, short length, with Medley close up third. Timo —lniin 17 2-3 sec. OTOKIA 'WELTER HANDIDCAP, of 175 sovs. Ono mile. 4— Mr C. Machell's b g Moddite, by Royal Artillery—Quietes, -iyrs, Bst (H. Donovan) I 2—Mr G. Fnlton's Banian, Sst Olb (P. C. Porter) 3 7—Mr A. B. Armour's Rnsso, Sst Sib (A. U. Wilson) 3 1 Scotch Melody Bst 13lb, 6 Troon Sst 13lb, 8 Glenowl 6st Olb and 5 Peerless Sst 7lb also etarted. Rnsw and Glenowl wero smartest to begin and they wero joined by Banian as they ran to the turn, Troon bringing up the rear. Banian was showing out m front at the six furlongs past, where Troou ran up to the leaders, and Russo dropped back last. Moddit© moved up three furlongs from home, but entering the straight' Banian was still in front, with Moddite in second place and Scotch Melody next. In the run home Moddite wore down Banian and won by nearly three-quarters of a length. Timo— lmin 44 1-oseo. The following are tho ecceptane* for tho second day's racing:— MILBURN HURDLE HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; one mile and a half—Bi-.acon l£St 41b, Kingsway list 4lb, Hatana, lOst 131 b, True Blue Sst. FERNHILL HANDICAP, of 140 eovs; seven furlongs—Findhorn 9st lllb, Sartorno Sat 131 b, Leading Lady Bst 101 b. Quirinus Bst 611}, Cortes 7st 101 b, Sylva 7st 10lb, All Ready Tst 91b, Yaranian 7st 7lb, Martuk 7st ,7lb, Muircock 7st Tib, Benefit 7st 7lb, Volspeil 7st 71b, Doon 7st 71b. ALLANTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 kovsj one mile—Russo Sst 61b, Troon, Sst 10ib, Honesty Bst 101 b, Directoire Bst 101 b, Angelina Sst Sib, Glenowl Bst 61b, Peerless tst 51b, Marrelite Bst 4lb. ST ANDREW'S HANDICAP, of 350 eovs; one mile—First Glance Sst, Martius Sst Sib; R«val Bst 6)b, John Barleycorn Sst 41b, Specialform Bst 3lb, Flora Macdonald 7st 121 b, Peg 7st 71b, Golden King 7st 41b, Ogier fist 131 b, United Service 6st 131 b, Angelina 6st 7lb, Rongahere 6st 71b. TAIRO HANDICAP, of 12C0sovs; six furlongs—Marveiito 9st lllb, United Service 9st 101 b, Carolus Bst lllb. Lion Sst 10lb, Kazan Bst 51b. Medley Sst 31b. Golden Rupee Sst Sib, Killaloo Sat, Resemblance Sst, Skirl Bst, Seamaid Bst, Micky Free Bat. GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; six furlongs—Obiono Bst lllb, Cjiudic Sst 7ib, Speedometer 7st 131 b, Sister Radius 7st 131 b, Charmilla 7st : 121 b, Fender 7st 7lb. Findhorn Tst 71b, Salzburg 7st 71b, Meltchikoft 7st 61b.

JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 125 eovs; four furlongs—Holiday Ost Sib, Down Tst 31b, Blitz Tst T*b, Oriande Tst 71b, Bellshire 7Bt Tib, Bonsign 7st 21b. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; seven furlongs—Banian Bet 71b, Twelfth Night Bst 61b. Coldon King Bst 4lb, Ogier Pst, ilartel Tst. lllb, Scotch Melody Tst lllb, Martian Maid 7st 31b, Officious Waitsra Ist 71b.

THAMES JOCKEY CLUB. TPee Press Association.] THAMES. December 26.

There was a record attendance for tho first day of tho Thames Jockey Club's summer meeting. Tho following aro tho details of the racing:— . HURDLE HANDICAP, of" 80 sovs; ono mile and three-quarters—Glcnalbyn, 9st 4ib, 1; Dunrobin, 9st, 2; Coronade, "lOst 6lb, 3. Beauty and Recap aiso started. Won by half a length. Time—3min 43 4-ssec.

MAIDEN HANDICAP, of 55 sovs; six furlongs—Valambrosa, Bst 21b. 1; Gluetianus, Bst. 2; Blue Form, Bst 2lb. 3. Twelve horses started. Time—lmin 19 3-ssec. BOROUGH HANDICAP, of 55 sovs; fivo furlongs—Glenspring, Bst, 1; Munster, Sst 4lb,' 2; Selection, Bst, 3. Positive, Arawa, Revelation, Hnrenoa and Miss Lupimis a'so started Won by a. length. Time—lmin 2 3-55«5.

GOLDFIELDS CUP, of 120 sovs; ono mile and a quarter—Tinopni. 7st lllb. 1; Glenspire. Tst, .2; Panawai, 6st 12lb, 3. Won by a. head. Time —2min 9 2-osec. HACK RACE, of 55.sovs; six furlongsLady Middleton. 7st 13lb, 1; Glendina, 7st 121 b, 2; Tararu Jack, 7st 12lb. 3. Thirteen horses Btarted. Won by two lengths. Time —lmin 16 4-ssec.

STEWARDS* HANDICAP, of 75 sovs; eix furlongs—Glenspring, 7st 3lb, 1; Tattoo, Sst. 3; Tinopai, 7st 121 b. 3. STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; two miles and a quarter—Scots Guard, 10*t 41b, 1; Fireaway, Ost 81b, 2: Zek. lOst slb, 3. Rufiy also ataited. Won easily. Time —smin 18 3-ssec.

MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, of 55 sovs; Mven furlongs—Glenspire, Tst lo'b 1; Achilledes, 7st 7lb, 2; Selection, Tst 31b 3 Eleven horses started. Timo—lmin 29seci

WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB. TPbb Press Association.! WESTPORT, December 2G Tho Westport Trotting Club's . summer meeting was commenced to-dav in fino wrather and with a large attendance. Tho totilisator investments were i 5704, compared *ith £4533 on the corresponding- doy la«t yoar. Tho following aro the details of tho lacing:

MAIDEN HANDICAP (in harness), of 35 novs; one Prnce, 2hec, 1; Mvrtt« Leaf, 12sec„ 2; Perthchild -12 sec, 3. ' Six

horses started. Won by a length. Time—2miu 47sec. ~, % , „ TE KUHA HANDICAP (m saddle), of oO sovs; one mile and a hnlf—Capowell, 23aec, 6sec, 2; Stiver, Isec, 3. Light horses started. Won ea=ilv by five lengths. WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB HA-Nul-CAP (in harness), of 150 sovs; two mi'es— Sungod. 9sec, 1; Lady Bella, 3seo, 2; 1 crest Bell, 7soc, 3. Nine horses started. Won by five lengths. Time—smin •4 ■ 2-Bsec. SEDDONVILLE HANDICAP (in saddle), of 50 sovs; one mile —May Patch, lSscc,.*l; Chaperone, 18seo, 2; Talkerswa, 14seo, 3. Ten horses started. Time—3min 4Ssec. DENNISTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 55 sovs; ono mile and a half—Makouu'ko, Ssec, 1; Trinket, 2sec, 2; Red Prince, 9sec, 3. Five horses started. "Won by. two lengths. PRESIDENTS HANDICAP {in saddle), of 80 sovs; two miles—Kouara Dick, scr, ,1; Mterlin, Ssec, 2; Overland, 4tec. 8. Five horses started. Won by four lengths. Timo —omin 14sec. ADDISON HANDICAP (in saddre), .of 50 aovs; one mile and a ha:f—Milldreain, 23 sec, 1; Sir John, 14sec, 2; 3fajor-Lincoln, 13sec, 3. Eleven horses started. Won easily. Time—lmin 9sec. STOCKTON HANDICAP (in harness), cf 65 60vs; ono mile—Theseus. 123ec, 1; Trinket, lOsec, 2; Young Dillon, scr, 3. Seven horses started. "Won by five lengths. Time —2min 36scc. RACING CLUB. [Per Press Association.] CARTERTON, December 26. The Taratahi-Carterton Racing Club's meeting was held to-day. Tho totalisator investments wero £9123, compared with £8220 last year. The following aro the details of tho racing:— TRIAL PLATE, of 50 soys; five fnTlongs— Hushabye 1, Rerehau 2, Saxitile 3. Won by two lengths. Time —lmin Sseo. BELVEDERE HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; six furlongs—Boxsil, Sst Olb, 1; Amber and White, 9st lib, 2; Lady Black, 9st 21b 3. Won by a length. Time—hnin 17sec. MAUNGARAKI TROT HANDICAP, of 50 sovs; one mile and a half—Sfarboy, 27eec, 1; Colleen Bawn, ISsec, 9; Pukio, 27sec, 3. Won by twenty yards. Time —Sniin lsec. WAIRARAPA COUNTY CUP, of ISO uc-vs; ono milo and a quarter—Ladify, 6st 101 b, 1; Chillies, Bst 3lb, 2; Suratura, 6st 121 b, 3. Won by a length. Time—2min 9sec. •GLADSTONE HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; seven furlongs—Sir Agnes, Bst, 1; Otakura, Bst 21b, 2; Waitomo, Bst, 3. Won by two lengths. Time—lmin 3lßec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—Blue Lake, 9st 61b, 1; Rene, 9st, 2; Negative, 7st 51b, 3. Won by two lengths. Time—lmin 18sec. TARATAHI TROT HANDICAP, of . 50 sovs; one mile—Mayasta, 16sec. 1; Mansconita, 4scc, 2; Starboy, 18sec, 3. Won by twenty vards. DASH HACK HANDICAP, of 60 govs; four furlongs—Hushabye, 7st 101 b. 1; Ladv Vladimar, Bst 10!b, 2; Rerehau. 7st 131 b, 3. Won by two lengths. Time—SOsec REEFTON JOCKEY CLUB. [Pee Press Association.] REEFTON, December 26. The Reeflon Jockey Club's summer meeting was commenced to-day in fine weather, and with a large attendance. The totalisator investments were ££353, compared with £•'• on the corresponding day last year. The following are the details of the racing:— TRIAL HANDICAP, of 55 sovs; six furlongs—Trilby, Bst 31b. 1; Don Charl, 7st 71b. 2; Bayforin, 7st 71b, 3. Won by three lengths. Time—lmin 18 2-sseo. POINT HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; seven furlongs—Crown Bnttery, 7st 41b, 1; Bonny Boy, 7st 121 b, 2; Charlerose, Sst 3lb, 8. Won by a length. Time—lmin 33 4-Sseo. INANGAHUA CUP. of ISO eovs; one mile and a quarter—Ladrone, Bst 61b, 1; Monologue, Bst 131 b, 2; Foam Flake, 7st s:b, 3. Won by two lengtns, with a. head between second and third horses. Time—2min 13 3-osco.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of GO sovs; five furlongs—Svcaborg, Sst lllb, 1; Excitement 9st 71b, 2; Sea King, 9st 131 b, 3. Roya' Sleeves won by two lengths, but was d s'tialified for irregular weighing. Time—lmin 4seo>

BOATMAN'S HANDICAP, of 55 sovs; six furlongs and a half—Jeannot, Bst 9lb, 1; Medallist, Ost, 2; Impulsive, Bst 61b, 3. Won by a length and a half. Time—lmin 2C 2-sscc.

PROGRESS HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; six furlongs. Sveaborg, Ost 41b, 1; Trilby 7ft 101 b, 2; Crown Battery, Tst 41b, 3. 'Won by thTee lengths, with a nock between second and third horses. Time—lmin 18 4-ssec MIDLAND WELTER HANDICAP, of 75 sovs; one mile—Foam Flake. Bst 101 b 1; Monologue, lOst 41b, 2; Moirette, Bst, 3. Time —lmin 47sec.

GORE TROTTING CLUB. [Per Press Association.] GORE, December 2l>. The Gore Trotting Club's meeting was held to-day in cold and windy weather. Then was a large attendance and the lotalisator investments wero £10,807, compared with £lO 4U last year. The following aro the details.' of the nicing:

NOVICE HANDICAP, of 80 sovs; ono mile and a half—6 Minim, 4sec, 1; 7 Quadroon 2scc, 2; 5 Rialto, 2sec, 3. Sarsfieid acr, Maid of Darringall scr, Ncre 2sec, Luuvain Chimc« 2scc, Exiuoor 2s-ec, Deni 2seo, Livingstone 2scc, and Green Stripe 4bcc also started Won by eight lengths. Time—Sniin 57 4-oßec MATAURA HANDICAP, of 140 sovs; twe mile J (unhoppled trotters)—4 Annie K, Tseo lj 3 Massey, Tscc, 2; 5 Commander Beli' osec, 3. Brookbell scr, Prince Gift Ssec, Tcnoy Robins ssec, Rory Ssec, Ivory Bell* lOsec Midge 12sec, Observer 12scc, and Trugela 12sec, also started. Won by a, length. Time—--smin 0 2-s?ec.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 125 govs; one mile and a half—l Lady Tensest, lOsec, 15 Tokio, Bsec, 3; 8 Do.ly Rogers, lOsec, 3* Eunice lsoc, Otama 4ecc, Farrier Bsec. Honest Mac Ssoc, Ivan C. lOsec, Maid of Dari-ingall lOicc, and Sarsfi-jid Msec, also started. Wen easily. Time—3min 43sec.

GORE TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP of 235 sov&; two miles—l Moneymaker, 12sec' 16 Caret.a. Bseo. 2; J George M. Junior, 12jec' 8. Won by a length and a half. Time— train 59 S-6sec

CROYDON HANDICAP, of 100 bovs; or.e milo and a half (unhoppled trotters)—l BalDamoan, 13scc, 1; 4 Rummy, I2sec, 2; 2 Pine 8011, 13scc, 3. Tony Robins scr, Ivory Bells 4sec, Security 4sec, Midge sf«c, Observer s=ec Trugela obcc, Majjr Taylor Bsec, SpyUw Mad JOsec, Blackball Usee, Ferrier Usee. Elsmor X3sec, Response 13seo, Lowlander 13-ec, Octave 13sec, Harold Wilkee 13see, Gold Tip 13 3 Cc Lady Robin 13seo. Inchcapo Bell 13sec, and The Sprinter 13sec, also started. Won eae-ily Time —Smin 30sec. BOXING DAY HANDICAP, of 160 sovsono mile—l Queen Tracey, osoe, 1; 4 rata, osec, 2; 7 Masscy, osec, 3. Gamechild scr, Ontrewood scr, Truth lseo, Hinomoa Isec Fred 2soc, Castoul <l««c, Chatawood Ssec, Chat

terbos Sseo, Roval Blue Sseo, and Motorist s?eo, also started. Won easily. Time-2mw " DISTRICT HANDICAP, of 115 sovs;; two miles-1 Cathedral Chimes, lOsec, 1; . AW* K., 3sec, 0; 2 Eros, sscc, 3. Maori Chief tain 3i.ee, Lindef.a Gaeo, Tottywood Sroc, V>ooaroff 12sec, and Wild Thorn 12»co, also started. Won by three lengths. Tirae-Smui Owe.. FINAL HANDICAP, of IIS) e«b; one mm and a quarter-3 Let Robins, Tree. 1; 0 Wood, Ki,g. Lc, 3; 12 Royal Blue. 7stc. .<>•£» Child lseo. Truth 2s.ee, Black Sstin ««' Litfe DoriV froc, Waitchie 6sec. George M. Junior 7<ec. Flora Tracey 7sec, Miss For we 7-cc, and Motorist 7scc, also started. «nwSuiin lsec. ! ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. i The Ashburton Trotting Club h summer ■ meeting was held on Saturday, under sunt conditions. Tho weather itt «M «"»« the attendanoo was easily a record . for the course. Local followers of the sport wero present in strong force, while hvo on? , trains from Christchurcli wore crowded »i« .holidav makers. lTie fields were of »»*"«• and the racing was full of interest, "»•"»> excitin-' contests being witnessed, lno to,*iia.tor SvvoPtmonta wero £14,133 10s compared with £11,998 10s last year. Tho following nro tho details of tho racing: 'J RIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 sovs; second bono 10 sovs and third horse, a sovs from tho slake. Ono mile and a half. 4-Mr J. Smith's b f Lucille, by Harold Dillon-Alice Weed, 3yrs, 13scc. (Owner) 1 C-Mr J. Cass's b g Sea Lion. a |« l > 2 1-Mr S. George's g g Icicle, syrs, lOseo (J. Brankm) 3 7 Rovu.l Moor 3bcc, 3 Edenchild 12bco, 3 Aero' 13soo and 2 Miss Pcsg;.- 13aec also started. , , , • Sea Lion went off smartly and soon opened out r, big break, with Lucille, who n:oved u?i fast after beginning' slowly, in second p.ace, closely followed by Miss Peggy. At tho end of half a milo tho leader broke and a littlo further on Lucille went on in front, where she stayed to the finish, winning easily by three lengths from Sea Lion. Icic-e was ten lengths away third, with Miss Peggy and Royal Moor next. Time— Sniin 51 3-ssec. MITCHAM HANDICAP (in saddle), of 100 sovs; second horse 10 sovs and'third horse 5 sovs from the stake. For unhoppled trotters. Ouo milo and a half 11—Mr R. Harrison's br in Verawood, by Wildwood—Auntie, aged, lßsee (A. Stewart) 1 2—Mr E. M'Dermott's br g Chud, aged. 17 E eo „ ■ . (° w,le J) 2 I—Mr G. Leicester's b g Rudston, aged, 16fco (A. Pringle) •> 6 Fiction scr, 10 March Haro 6sec, 3 Uictor Chief 14sec, 4 Frontier loseo, 7 Imperial Victor lScec, 5 Wallaccnt 16sce. 0 Bellona. 16sec, 12 imperial Ann lStec and 8 General Victor 17sec also started. When the field settled down Chub was showing the way to Verawood and Rudston. At the" end of half a milo Rudston was in second place, but a little further on he was being ridden hard. Turning for home Verawood moved up again and catching Chub thirty vards from' the post, she won by halt a length. Rudston was six lengths away third." followed by Wallacena, and \ ictor Chief. Time—3min 4Ssec.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP (in harness;, of 400 sovs; secor.d horse 50 sovs and third horse 25 sovs from tho stake. Two miles. 2—Mr J. Farrell'a b h St Kevin, by Rothschild—Ruahinc, syra, 12eec (J. Brankm) 1 13—Mr S. W. Scott's b h Quincey, aged, 8;eo ' (Owner) 2 7—Mr W. F. Clinton's r m Muncata, a?ed, Bseo (N-. L. Price) 3 10 Win Soon scr, G Edith A. 7?ec, 4 St Swithiu Bsec 12 Ripon Child Bsec, 11 Persuader 9roc, 3 Toramv C. lOsac, 9 Al Franz lOsec, 8 Master Raymond lOscc. 5 Huon Drift lOsec and 1 Evelyn 12sec also started. Evelyn and Huon Drift refused to etxiko « gait at the start. St Kevin drew out eraartIv and at the end of two furlongs ho was ten lengths clear of Al Franz and Master. Raymond, with Edith A. and Tommy C. at tho head of the others. Going down the back Tommy C. and Edith A. broke up badlv and dropped out of tho contest, win o Muricala also loft her feet. At the end of seven furlongs St Kevin was still well out in advance of Al Fraaz and Master R»5 - - n.ond. with Ripon Child next. Entering tho 'ast round St Kevin was six lengths in front, of Al Franz, Master Raymond, Quincey, Muricata and Rition Child, who were in n. bunch. Leaving the straight Quincey went in pursuit of the leader, closely attended by Muricata. Turning for home St Kevin had the race well in hand, and he won easing up by two lengths. Muricata put in a goad run from the entrance to the straight and headed Quincoy, but she broke and Quincey bent her by nearly two lengths. Win Soon was fourth, followed by Ripon Child. Eve'yn end .St Swithin. Time—lmin 46 l-3sec.

AMATEUR HANDICAP (in saddle), of tfO sovs; second horse 7 sovs and third horso " sors from the stako. Ouo mile. I—Mr S. W. Scott's r g Rothnnuic, by Rothschild—Britannia, syrs, Gsoc (Mr J. Smith) 1 5--Messrs Lowe and Annett's br g Tornado, aged, scr (Mr W. T. Lowe) 3 6—Mr J. O'Grady's b m Midnight, aged, 2sco (Mr R. Bebbiogton) 3 3 Oneida Gsec, 4 Lady Jinks 6se« and i Lady Advocate Bsec aiso started. Rothanuic led all the way and won easily Ly twelve lengths from Tornado, who beat Midnight by a ti'.ni'nr distance for sccolid {•lace: Lady Jinks fell after going about half a mile. Time—2min 31sec. M'LEAN HANDICAP (in saddle), of 140 sovs; 'second horse 20 sovs and third horse 10 iovs from the stake. One mile and a

half. 4—Mr W. D. Lemon'3 blk g Sherwood, by • Kerrwood —Jessio 8., 4yrs, 2sec 'A. Bright) 1 I—Mr A. Pringle's r m Belette, syrs, 9iec (Owner) 2 6-Mr W. Black's b g Prince Toronto, 6yrs, Sseo (A. Bi.tterfield) 3 13 Lady Rattoo 2scc, 8 0.1. C. 4sec, 3 Wingatui 4sec, 7 Texas osec, 2 Trca-sur* Seeker 6seo, 12 Bo'.roy 6sec, 11 Ccdrice 7sec, 3 Scotch Mist Bsec, 10 Hesitation 9seo and 5 Lady Lyons Osec also started. Hesitation and Texas broke up at the «tart, while Belette also got off badly. At tho end of two furlongs Lady Lyons was showing the way to Bolroy end Belette, but a little further on Belette hod drawn out clear. Six furlongs from home Be ette was four lengths in front of Lady Lycns a-rd Belrov, with 0.1. C. Treasure Seeker and Sherwood next. Going down the back Sherwood took second place and, catching Belette three furlongs, from home, he won by three lentjihs. Prince Toronto, who finished fast, was a lencr'.h behind Belette, with Scotch Mist, Lady Lyons and 0.1. C. next. Time—Sinin 31 2-Ssec

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (in harness), of 135 sovs; second horse 15 sovs and third horss 5 sovs from the. stake.' For unhoppled trotters. Two miles. 4—Mr J. C. Wilson's b g J.C.H., by Specification, aged, '.Usee (Owner) 1 2—Mr F. Bebbington's r m Quickeye, aged, 15sec (Owner) 3 S—Mr J. Cass's ch g Dandy Lyons, 6yrs, 2i 3 ee (G. H .Beiry) 3 6 Adventuress scr, 5 Mayneld 4seo, 11 King .'. asec, 12 March Hare Ssec, 7 A read an Use*, • Victor Chief 19sec. 3 Frontier 21sec, 10 Verawood 7ecc (inc. 14seo pen.), and 9 Merry May 21sec, also started. J" CH. soon established a good lead from \terry Mnv and Victor Chief. This order was mintained till half a mile from homo, when Ouickeyo took second place. J.C.H. <M*uy Veld hie advantage, however, winning by fifty vards from Quickeye. who beat Dandy Lyons bv four lengths, with "Victor Chief ami Adventuress at the headi of the others. Time—omin Gsec. , JOXING DAY HANDICAP (in harness), of *y> sovs- second horse 30 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs from the slake. Ono mile and a quarter. _ . . . j-Mr R. T. Reid'a gg Eccentnc, by George M. Jt a-tchen-lung Harold mare, aeed 2seo ( J - Brankin) 1 '-Mr D. Spenco's b g Little Tib, aged, - *rLr l (J. Messervey) 2 .—Air U' I Ashbv's b m Edith A., 4yrs, ! I* ' ' (A. Hendricksen) 3 1 FtrTmelino sct, 4 Ravenschild 3s«c, 8 Ripou ffiSS? Kegagn Ssec, 6StSwithin fsoc, 7 Moimtein Rose osoc, «nd 5 Hamapuka .58ec,' *'»*'*&' tm two furlongs, when ho .bSTS; kittle Tib in clirk Passing til „„?T ittlo Tib was six lengths clear of tt fiffl£S&? Child, Ecceatrc and EmW, fnrlones from homo he ran to tho front. *♦ rtJ /Secto the straight Eccentric was At the entrance. .0 1 . Emmeliue and S'" Ail handy aid Edith A. woviiigup wimnnz by * *V%, wt Edit h A. for 5S &« St Swithin, ana Emmeline ?[ » B second horse 13 sovs, and third horse 6-Mra Paiges b m Bequesyyrs, *»o g 2-M* S. L. Poffa t » ° V&S3: » , d OO . T» n nv 2sec, 8 Retreat 3sec. 7 Azilo and 4 spinel ssec ",J ri }\ * VMt to a fast run in the straight Glcndabvigh pu m a won SSJS& three length- further back. Time—2m» a 18s6Q *