SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18598, 28 December 1920, Page 6

SPORTING.

v ; NEWS AND NOTES. V Acceptances for the first day of the Cunteruury x arK iroAnig Cmo’s mooting will close at noou to-morro\\. y Tito Auckland Trotting Club s meetintT will be commenced to-day, when the programme will include the Auckland Slotting Cup tho Croat Wort torn Trotting Derby, in both of which-Can.-, ter bury stable are well represented. _ A feature of tho Ashburton I rotting Club’s meetJhg yesterday was the punctuality with which the programme wafa got off. In spite of the record invest-, nionts, entailing a very hard day s work on the totalisator staff, tlio various events were started, well up to tune. There was sv slight delay m connection With the last race, but even then it was dispatched within ten minutes of the timetable. The totalisator investments at tne Ishburton Trotting Club’s meeting yes4rday, amounting to £20,970, were a record for the club, tho previous best beinc: £24,917 last June. After tho race for the Ashburton Trotting ' Cup yesterday, Mr DM’Dohnell. - vice-president of the clue, presented the handsome silver cup winch accompanied the stake to Mi ifRodger, tho owner of Goldstream, and in doing so congratulated him on the excellent performance of his horse: ' Frank Tracey has an exceptional re-. V. cord in mile and a quarter races at the Ashburton Trotting Clubs meetings. Tw'o years ago ho won this event, and after being unplaced m the . f ol|omng ; June he was second to All Bell on ' ini? Day last year. Ho won last June, ; a nd he scored his third success yesterv MStarlaud. who ivon the Auckland Cup yesterday, was purchased as a two-year-old by Mr G. L. Stead for whom he has raced very successfully. After winning three minor races he womi up last season by capturing the Ashbui ton Cup, and a week later the Cornwall Handicap at the Canterbury Jockey Qub’sßoyal meeting. Both these races were run over a mile and a quaiter, anu thev showed Rtnrland up ns a Itorse likely to develop into a good stayer. He failed rooro than once early this ' when not wound up thoroughly, but Ms effort in tho Te Awamutu Cup this month made it apparent that lie had struck form again. He is by the imported, horse Nassau, sire of from Btardancer, and sister to Waratep, by Martian— Stepdancer. -so that ms pedigree is made up of stout lines. He 13 only a four-voar-old, and he looks certain to gain further honours thißsea- • ,By capturing the Great Northern Foal Stakes yesterday, Mermin retained his unbeaten certificate, though it was only by a narrow margin that he acfeated Tlie Hawk, who appears-to have made slightly more improvement Gian his rival since they met in the Welcome Stakes, in which The -Hajrk was aso second. Mermin has started five tim 'this season, for. five an feature in connection with his recora being that he has won on five different courses—Avondale, Hastings, TrentRiocarton and Bllerrfie. _ Client’s win in the Manawatu C p yesterday did not come out of its turp. nr he had raced unluckily in the same event on two previous occasions, having been second te Nobleman three je*** ngo and second to Kilnmh last V HUr C. G. Dalgoty scored a well earned win yesterdny, na-ntwred the Otago Handicap. # « would rfso find a deal of pleasure in the result of the Auckland Cup. as he bred Btarland, whose dam, Sterdancer, t sister to Warlove, as well as to Warstep. who won the Auckland Cup for Mr Dalgety six years ago. i f

,V ASHBURTON TROTTING OLTJB. The 1 summer meeting of the Ashburton ' Shotting Club was held yesterday in unlorourible weather. Rain set in during the morning, and continued at intervale throughouttho day. There was no rain when the special trams loft Christchurch, however, and there was a very largo gathering of visitors Good fields contested moßt_ of the // events, and there was some fair opoftSpeculation w&b brisk, tho totalisator investments being £26,076, compared with £15,491 at tho correeponding meeting last season. The following aro tho dotaila of tho toeing:

ADVANCE HANDICAP (in harness), of 175 ' govs: seoond horse 25 sovs and third horse 10 sova from, the stake. Class, not better than 3.45. One mile and a half. 6—Mr H. W. Kitchingham’s b g Pegasus, by Medallion—Palm Bill, aged, 24yds behind (W. Brown); 1 S—Mr R. M’Donnell’s g f Silver Locanda,; 3yrs, scr (Owner). 2 »-Mr G. Dransfield's b g Loganwood,. 3yrs (E. Berry) 3 13 Kingsmoor scr, 1 Ciusaderscr, 14. Waipero id, 12 Princess 14oa scr, 15 Bella Vista scr, 5 Logan Queen scr, 11 Salome scr, 2 Red Cross scr, 5 Jessie Fraser scr, 8 Dandy Rose 36yds behind, 4 Merry Soul 48yds and 10 ; Brownwood 72yds also started. Logan Queen, Silver Locanda and Loganwood showod the way for half the journey, when Pegasus moved up. Pegasus led to the straight, and won comfortably. by three lengths from Silver Locanda*. with Loganwood eight lengths away, followed by Crusader. (Kme—Pegasus, 3min 35 4-sseo; Sil-j ver Locanda, 3min 36 4-ssec; Loganwood, 4mm 1 l-6sec.

MITCHAM HANDICAP (in saddle), of 175 sovs;; seoond horse 25 sovs and third horse. 10 sovs from the stake. Unhoppled trot-, ters. One mile and a half. B—Mr J. W. Holliday's br g Hostage, by Goodwood-Miss Wild Poole, aged,;. 48yds behind (H. E. Barnes) 1 §—Hr F.. S. Rutherford’s r g Micky: lEair, aged, 84yds behind (J. Clarke).: 2 10— Mr R. Bebbington’s ch g Grand Dil-f lon, aged, 24yds behind (Owner) 3 14 Sam Huon scr, 9 Bon Elect scr, 2 Renown scr, 7 Amboyna Wood scr, 13 Brown Lad scr, 4 Wonder Why 12yds behind,! 8 Lady Esma 24yds, 6 Bonnie Child 24yds, 5 Imperial Victor 60yds, 12 Culverden 60yds -and 11-To-night 72yds also started. Sam Huon and Amboyna Wood showed the way for six furlongs, when Bonnie Child and Hostage .went on with Sam Huon, who broke » little further on. Half a mile from homo Hostage was in charge, with. Micky Marr handy. An exciting finish between this pair ended in favour of Hostage by a neck. Grand Dillon was eight lengths away, with Amboyna Wood and Culverdon next. Time—

Hostage Smin B 1 2-6 sec; Mioky Mwr, Smin 48 3-6soo; <3 rand Dillon, Bmin 06 2-ssoo.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CUP (in harness), of 550 bovs and silver cup valued «t £SO; second horso 70 soys end third horse 40 eovs from the Blake. Class 440. Two s miles. . j ' 6—Mr D. Rodger's b g Coldstream, by Rothschild—Gold Dust, aged, scr t (B. Jordan) 1 B—Mr R. J. Munro’s oh g Rorke’a Drift, aged, scr (Owner) 3 4—Mrs F. C. AllingWs b g ’Whispering' Willie, aged, 84yds behind (K. Mills) 8 7 Nabob scr, 3 Emperor 48yds behind, 9 Sungod 48yds, 8 Sympathy 72yds, 1 Capricorn 84yds and 6 Agnthos 108yds also started. Nabob drew out at the start from Goldstream and Rorke’s Drift, these three being joined at tho end of five furlongs by Sungod and Capriooio, while a little further on the whole field was in close order. Sungod was done with six furlongo from home, and two furlongs further on Goldstream, Nabob, Rorke’s Drift and Capriccio wore in a bunch. There was not much between Goldstream., Capriccio _ and Horke’s Drift turning for home, and in ft good finish Goldstream won bv over a length from Rorke’s Drift, with Whispering Willie, finishing fast, two longths away, followed by Sympathy and Nabob. Time —Goldstream, 4min 48 3-6 sec; Rorke’s Drift, 4min 48 4-ssec; Whispering Willie, 4min 42sec.

M’LEAN HANDICAP (in saddle), of 200 soya; second horso 30 aova and third horse 10 sovß from the etako. Class, Smin. One

mile and a quarter. I—Mr P. .M’Neill’a b g The Dm go, by ' Lord Chancellor—lmperial Ned, aged, I &4yds behind (A. Butterfield). 1 o—Mr C. Hutchison’s hr rn Lady Wayward, ngod, 24yds behind (Owner) 2 3—-Mr J. M’Phorson’s br g Lens, 6yrs, 24yds behind (J. Fraser,•' jun.) 8 7 Proud Elsio scr, 5 Erin’s Logan sor, 3 Tobermory scr, 8 Money scr, 9 Wandering Willie scr, 4 Prince Burlington 36yds behind and 10 Dillon Maid 60yds also started. Proud Elsie and Tobermory showed the wqy; in the early steps, hut five furlongs from hoine Money and The Dingo joined tho leading pair. A little further on Lady Wayward also joined in, and at the entrance to tho straight she and Tho Dingo drew away together. In a fine finish The Dingo won by a neck. Lens was six lengths away, followed by Prince Burlington and Proud Elsio. Time—The Dingo, 2min 57 2-seeo: Lady 1 Way ward, 2min 57 8-6scc; Lens, 3min 1 4-ssec.

MIDSUMMER HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs; second horse 37 sovs and third horse 12 sovs from tho stake. Claes, 3.30. One mile and a half. l-Mousra Burgess and Stewart’s b m ■ Cammie, by Logan Pointer—Princess Sherwood, 4yrs, sor . (N. Burgees) 1 B—Mr W. I. Ashby’s bIE ’in Miss Edith, ..-•4yfa, 72yds behind (G. Goulter) 2 B—Mr F. Rowell’s eh g Peter Dillon, aged, £•?’. 48yds behind (Owner) i! 4 Underaorub scr, ■ 0 Wostewood scr, 2 .Childwood ;12yds behind, 5 Winnie G. 12yds and 7 Femmoor 24yds also started. Wastewood drew out at the start, followed by UuderScrub and Cammie, who were joined at ’the end of two furlongs by Femmoor and Peter Dillon. Half a mile from home, Cammio had drawn out from Femmoor and Peter Dillon, and Bho lasted long enough to win by two lengths from Mfss Edith, who finished fast and boat Peter Dillon by six lengths,' with Femmoor close up. Time— Cammie, 3min 80 3-Csec; Miss Edith, Smin 83 4-ssec; Peter Dillon; 3min 88 2-6 soc.

BOXING DAY HANDICAP (in harness), of 800 sovs; second horse 45 sovs and third horso' 20 sots from the stake. Class, 2.52. One mile and a quarter. 4 Mr D. Cbanning’* cb g Frank Tracey, -by. King Tracey—Electioneer mare, aged, 24yds behind (A. Butterfield) 1 3 —Mr W. B. Masham’s blk h Maoriland, aged, 48yds behind (J. Bryce, jun.) 2 5 Mr E. Fleming’s blk h Nabob, Gyra, scr (O. E. Hooper) 3 1 Marie Tempest 80yds ■■■ behind, 8 Idris I.2yds, 7 Joyful 12yds, 6 .Greta 24yds and 2 Willie' Linooln 84yds also started. Nabob drew out smartly, but at the end of two furlongs Frank Tracey and Joyful had passed Mm, while * furlong further on Idris; Maoriland and Willie Lincoln had also joined the front lot. Six furlongs from home Frank -Tracey had drawn out three longths dear of -tho field and, racing for the straight, he had Willie Lincoln, Maoriland and Greta as "’ his nearest attendants. Frank Tracoy held his placo to the front and won easily by over two longths from Maoriland, with Nabob a neck away, while Willie Lincoln, Greta and Marie Tempest were almost on -terms. Time—Frank Tracey, 2min 66 2-ssec; Maoriland, Smin 55sec; Nabob, Smin 69 1-5 . ted!' - 1 ' • ■'s<'„ : . ' PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (in harness), of 200’ sovs; second horse 30 sovs and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. Unhoppled trotters; class, CIS. Two miles. I—Mr1 —Mr R. Sutherland’s ch g Highborn, / by Charlie M'Kinney—Maid of Perth. SyTS, '6oyds behind . (B. Jarden) 1 4—Mr W. j. Hughes’s b g Waiwera, aged, 24yds behind (G. H. Berry) 2 12—Mr F. Hiclunbottom’s b m Lady Esma, 6yrs, scr (R, J, Munro) 8 9 Diameter scr, 8 Peter M'Kinney scr, B Grand Dillon scr, 5 Drifting Spec scr, 11 Agnes W. scr, 13 Zac scr, 2 Admiral Derby. 12yds behind, 7 Cnlverden 24yds, 10 Imperial Victor 48yds and S Corwar 72yds also started. Drifting Spec took charge at the start, but soon broke, leaving Lady Esma and Waiwera. to show the way. Lady Esma was ip- front, when she broke near the mile post, and two furlongs further on sho was passed by Nighborn, who joined Waiwera half a mile from homo. Nighborn drew out before reaching tho straight and won easily by two longths from Waiwera, with Lady Esma a dozen, lengths away, followed by Admiral Derby and Imperial Victor. Time—Nighborn, Smin 2 3-ssoc; Waiwera, omin 6 2-3 soo; Lady Esma, Smin 14 l-ssec.

FINAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 . soys; second horse 30 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Class, 2.22. One milo. 2 Mr J. Smitil’s b g First Carbino, by El Carbine —Wallacena,, syrs, scr (Owner) 1 7—Mr D. G\ Rogers’s b g Goldstream, aged, 72yds behind (inc. 24yds pen.) (B. Jardon) 2 3 Mr N. Price’s b m Madeline, aged, 24yds behind (Owner) 3 4 Wastewood scr, 6 Red Prince 12yds behind, 5 Tracey Boy 12yds, 9 Glenaray 24yds, 1 Doreen Dillon 24yds and 8 Guynemcr 48yds also started. First Carbino soon opened out a gap of several lengths, his nearest attendants at the end of two furlongs being Doreen Dillon, Red Prince, Madeline and Glenaray. Three furlongs from home Goldstream joined the second division, but ho could not reach First Carbine, who won easily by two lengths. Madeline was ten lengths' away, just clear of Doreen Dillon and Glenaray. Time — First Carbine, 2min 19 2-ssec; Goldstream, 2min 14 4-sscc; Madeline, 2min 23sec.

KAIKOTTRA RACING CLUB. [From Our Correspondent.] KAIKOURA, December 27. The weather held up till after the sixth race, when light rain commenced to fall, but conditions were not unpleasant. There was a good attendance. Results:—

MAJDEN PLATE, of 10 sors; five furlongs—Miss Sincerity, Bst 101 b (Clark), 1; Cup Day. Bst 121 b, 3; Caper, Set, 101 b, 3. Won by two longths. Time—lmin 8 4-ssec.

'MAIDEN TROT HANDICAP (in saddle), of 10 sovs one mile and a half—Knnthorpe, 36yds bhd (Honeybone),. 1; Malchild, scr, 3; Clever Mary, scr, 8. Won easily. Time—4min 26Jsoc.

; COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 10 sovs; six furlongs—Glonlee, list, 1; Milidi, lOst 21b,'2; Hickey, 9st 3lb, 3. A good race. Tim© —lmin 23sec,

KAIKOURA CUP, of 35 sovs; one mile and. a quarter—Singlefilo, Oat (Clark), 1; Red Shield, Oat slb, 9; Castiron, 10st 10lb, 3. Glenspring: was first out, but was quickly superseded by Rod Shiold, Singlofile and Castiron handy. Passing the box the first round Red Shiold and Singlefile were together, and kept in company until nearing the straight, where Singlefile, on the inside, put on the pace and won by three lengths. Time—Qmin 17 8-sneo.

TRADESMEN’S TROT HANDICAP, of 15 sovs; one mile —Ravon’s Lad, 72yds bhd (Macklo), 1; Elsie Drift. 96yds bhd, 2; Kinthorpe, 24yds blid, 8., Won by six lengths. Time—2min 31 4-ssec.

'.PUBLICAN’S HANDICAP, of 20 sovs; eix furlongs—Red Shield, 9st 7lb (Redmond), 1;' Singlofile, 9st.. 2; Milidi, 9st 9lb, 8. Won by two lengths. Time—lmin 19 I-ssoc.

PRESIDENT’S TROT HANDICAP, of 15 sovs: two miles—Raven’s Lad, 144yds bhd (H. Smith), 1; Blue Duck, 24yds blid, 2; Rapnura, 48yds bhd, 3. Won by five lengths. Timo—Smin 32sec.

FARMERS’ PLATE, of 20 sovs; four furlongs—Glenlee, lOst 31b' (Johnson). 1; Liv-

land, 13st 101 b, 2; Miss Smoenty, 12st, 71b, 31b. Livland led to tho straight, when Glenlee took chargo and won by two lengths.

MANAWATU RACING CLUB. rpioß punas Association. | PALMERSTON NORTH, December 27 Tho Manawatu summer meeting opened m fine but windy weather. aim course i, a rd and the attendance was a record, the totalisator handled £78,030 for the day against £61,625 oil tho corresponding day last year. Results:

Mead'esTiilC ten ’ Tirir.fsst Bib, Glomnai surditv 7st 101 b, Bonmbrook 7st lOlbi^Gamhoola 7st 10lb, Kina 7»t llhb, Me.ltin„ M.omeni 7sVlolb and Prudent Lad 7st 101 b also started. Won easily by a length. iUnc Imin 29 2-ssec.

TOK.OMARU HURDLE HANDICAP, of 800 sovs; one mile «n« three-quarters Crosswords, Ost Ulb (A. M Dona d), . Gold lOst 131 b, 2; Pawervwero, fiat, 3. Mul uve list 51b, Goldstream lOst Kb, Sweet Tipperary loit 21b, halstafT lOst. 21t», Haut*wa 9si, Powder King Ost, Dick 9st and Pokanekano 9st also started. Won very easily. Falstall fell. Tim&-3nim 14 4-6 sec.

GILLIES HACK HANDICAP, of 300 sovs ; furlongs—Handy, fist 131 b (It. S. Manson), Yankee Dan, fist 31b, 2; Valley Rose, 7at 81b 3;. Elcullus Bst lllb, American Beauty bat* 91b, War Baby Sal 7lb, Namur Bst 7lb Automoona Strategy Bst, Magistra 121 b Shamrock 7st ISib, Militairo 7at 121 b, Earthshino 7st 61b, .Samarang 7st 51b, Bacchante 7st lllb, Siberian 7at lllb and Waimahoo 6st 121 b also started. Won by a length. Time—lmin 15 1-oseo.

MANAWATU CUP, of 1250 sovs; one mile and a half-Client, 9st 2lb (M’Garton), 1; Espcrwico, 6st 131 K (W. Kitchener), 2; Moutoa Ivanova, 6st 101 b (H. Ryder), 3. Bonnie Maid Bst 41b, Lovematch Sst 41b, Nobleman fist 81b, Dusky Evo 7st 12lb and Cloft 7st 71b aiso started. A groat raoe, a neck between tho first four horses. Time—2min 87 2-sfioc,

NURSERY HANDICAP, of 400 sovs; five furlongs—Anomaly, 7st Blb (E. Waddell), 1; Scion, 7st 81b, 2; Dissertation, 7st Oil). 3. Taiparu 7st 13lb and Warpath (bracketed), Capping Day Bst 41b, Tommy Rot Bst 31b, Creme de .Menthe 7st Sib. Princess Pat 7st 71b, Kilreid 7st 7lb, Panther 7st 7lb, Lord Martian 7st 4lb, Roman 7st 21b, Edendalo 6st 181 b, Piffle Gst lllb and Pam Gst lllb al&o started. Won easily. Time —lmin 3seo.

TARARUA HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; one milo anil* 55yds—Pente, 9st 21b (B. 11. Morris), 1; Festivity, 7st lllb. 9; Sweet Song, Bst lllb, 3. All Cerise Bst 131 b, Pavilion Bst 12lb, Maniahora Sst lllb, Stutter Bst, Sling Camp 7st 12lb, Royal Gift 7st lllb, Achillean 7st lllb and Marzialo 7st lllb also started. Won by half a length. Time—lmin 45 2-Esec. , '

FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, of GOO sovs; six furlongs—Parisian Diamond, 9st lib (G. Clark), 1; Solfanello, Bst 41b, 2; Affectation, 6st 61b, 3. Chimera 9st lllb, Aero Bst 121 b, Inah Bst 9lb, Nursing Sister Bst 91b, Ronon fist 91b, Sweet ■ Memory 7st 9lb, Woden 7st 61b, Wake 7st 4lb, Astinome 7nt 3lb and Bonny Briar 6st 13lb also started. Wou by a length. Time—lmin 14eec.

GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 400 sovs; one .mile and 65yds—Paonui, 7st 21b (A. Griffiths), 1; Printemps, 7st 13lb, 2; Sycorax, 7st lib, 3. Jutland Bst lllb, gogue Bst Gib, Insurrection 7st 10lb, Idle Talk 7st 81b and BoreaJiß 7st 81b also started. Heads between the placed horsos. Time-—lmin 45 2-saec. .

The following are acceptances for events on the second day:

KELVIN HACK HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; one mile and fifty-five vnrds—Vasilkov Sst Nb, Namur Bst 9lb, All Cerise 7st 181 b. Sweet Song 7st 131 b, Festivity 7st lOlb, I,a Paloma 7st 2lb, Passenger 7st, Royal Gift 7st;

TE MATAI HURDLE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; one milo and three-quarters—Multivo llstSlb, Crosswords list 4lb, Maniahera Hat lib, Explorer lOst. 9lb. Goldstream lOst 41b, Vigilo 10at lib, Sail Home 9st 3lb, Pawerowero 9st 2lb A Dick Sst.

HLGHDEN HACK HANDICAP, of 253 sovs; six furlongs—Yankee Dan Bst 91b, Barleycorn fist 9lb. Canyon Sst Sib, Strategy 7st 181 b, Valley Rose 7st 131 b Shamrock 7st Ulb, Automoona 7st 10lb, Hallowroz 7st 81b, Gallia 7st Gib. Earthshiue 7st 51b, Sparo Moment 7st 31b, ’Waimahoo 7st 2lb, Lord Usk

7rt lib. Vindictive 7st Üb, Absurdity Got 121 b. Whiriwata Gst 121 b, Kuia Gst 9lb, Couziaka Gst 9lb.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 800 sovs; one mile and ft quarter—lsabel Sst 3lb, Bonnie Maid Bst lib, Dusky Evo 7st 121 b, Cleft 7ft 51b, Hyttus 7st alb, Moutoa Ivanova 7st 21b. .

TERRACIF, HACK WELTER HANDICAP of 250 sovs; sovou furlongs—Flight Commander Gst lllb. Hymarty 9st 10lb, Barleycorn Ost illb, Bclovod Osfc '2lb Amencan Beauty 9st. Stutter Sst Tib, Signisian Sst lib, Minsk Sst 41b, War Baby fist 3lb, Miuslove Sst, Üb, Conven .ion 7st lllb. Rebuff 7bt 9lb, Sailing Camp 7st 81b, Gamboola T??t 6ll\ Siberian Tst 6lb, Acliilleon ist Gib, Rangi Poto Tst Gib.

HIMITANGI WELTER HANDICAP, of 3'o sovs; one milo and fifty-five yards Nobleman 9at 9lb. Oinahn Gst lib, Idle Talk Sst 18ib, Borealio Set 181 b, Insurrection Sat lllb, Hurry Up Bst 9lb Sycorax Sst 81b, Miesmßid Sst 11b, Railand 7st 131 b.

AWAPUNT HANDICAP, of 400 sove- six furiongs— Parisian Diamond 9st 13 b Chimera Bst 181 b, Acre 3at 10lb, Solfanello Sst 101 b, Sweet Corn . 7st 13lb 31b. Wake 7st lib, Astinome 6st 131 b, Bonny Briar Get 101 b.

PALMERSTON NORTH STAKES, of 500 ro*'& * six furioiigß—AfCectifcion Ost lib. War Plane 9et Dunedin fist lllb. Little River Sst 101 b, Blackmail Tst. ‘Bib, Panache 7st 91b. • Edondolc Gst 91b, Taipairu Ost /lb, Princess Pat Gst 41b, Mockery Gst 41b

CORE TROTTING CLUB. GORE, December 27. The Gore Trotting Club's mnnuul meeting, woa field in fine weather, lhcre was a record attendance. Totalisator mvestmen amounted to £21,600, against £I4,MG lost year. Results: —

NOVICE HANDICAP (in harneßs), of 160 sovb; one mile and a half—Alcyone, limit, , M’Urath, limit, 2; Dark Rosine, limit, 3. 801 l Wallace limit, Enid hmit, Fashion Plate limit, Princess Alert l»mt, bunridge limit, Saritft limit, Alawai hmit and Kothbell 48yds bhd also started. v\ou by a length. Time—3min. 60soo.

MATAURA HANDICAP (ip harness), of 2)0 sovs; two miles —Bonette, 24yds, 1; 8t Anthony, limit, 2; Kolabell, 24yds bhd, 3. Harmony limit, Randolph limit, Bushranger 12yda bhd, Flowerboll 24yds, Tlio Squire 38yds, King Pirate 72yds and W&llacetown 144yds also started. Won easily. Time—6mm 4 2-sbco.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs; ono milo -and ft half —Thea, 12yds bhd. 1; Hectdale, limit, 2; Bon Oliau, limit, S. Elma Boy limit, Until limit, Armistice 12yds bhd, Evening Chimes 12yda, First Toll 12yds, General Joflre 12yds, Mountain Wood 12yds, Nightcaps 12yds, St Mihiel 12yds, M Oounachie 34yds, Norma Dillon 24yds, Red Empress 24yds,. Erin’s Isle 36yds and Cross Battery 60yds also started. Won by six lengths. Time—3min 35 l-ssee.

GORE TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs; two miles—lndia, 24yds bhd (Warren), 1; Coldwater, limit, 2; Noilin' Scott, limit, 3. Biddy Tracey limit, Full Cry limit, Gladiola limit, Mammon limit, Barooga 12yds bhd, South Stax 88yds and Matty’s Boy COyds also started. Indra oamo through in the straight, beating Coldwater by half a length. Time—4min. 51 2-ssoo.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (in saddle), of 220 sovs; one milo— Oxenwood, 86yds bhd, 1; Blue Chimes, limit, 2; Masterpiece, limit, 3. Eros limit, Frances Derby limit, Ferry Wallace limit, Jane Wilkes limit, King Daphne limit, Roeeberry limit, Bcllfashion (19yds bhd and Matty’s Boy T2yds also started. Won by A nook. Time—2min 18 4-sseo.

CROYDON HANDICAP (in saddle), of 150 sovs; one mile and a half—Lady Evelyn, limit, 1; Straychild, 86yds, 2; Jimmy Moor, limit, 8. Beßsie Mae limit, Billy Moor limit. Berlin Bell limit, Captain Wallace limit, Dolly Havelock limit, Ino limit, Kernelia limit, Prinoees Roth limit, Stone Ginger limit, Dolly Dragoon limit, Dorinda 24yds bhd, Syndicate 108yds, b g by Young, M’Kinney—Special Riblrnn 108yds, Flowbr Bell 120yds and Prejudice 120yds also started. Won oasily. Time—Smin 43 3-ssec.

WAIMEA HANDICAP (in harness), of 160 sovs; two miles—Colohester, limit, 1; Marie, 12yds bhd, 2; Thea, 13‘2yds bhd, 3. John Redmond limit, Quick Match limit, Senmount 24yds bhd, Rothstar 48yds, Flower o’ Puri 72yds and Miss O'Neil 72yds also started/ Won by two longths. Time—4min 59sec.

FINAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 220 sove; ono mile and a quarter—Barooga, limit, 1; Marvello, 12yds bhd, 2; Jano Wilkes, 12yds bhd, 3. Biddy Tracey limit, Coldwater limit, Eroa limit, Full Cry limit. Guardesa limit, King Daphne limit, Minimax limit, Masterpiece limit and Matpmon limit also started. Won by throe lengths. Time—Smin 51sec.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. [Per Pheß3 Association.] DUNEDIN, December 27.

The Dunedin Jockey Club’s summer meeting opened to-day in threatening weather, but ae the afternoon advanced it bocamo fine and mild. The attendance was numerous, and quite as largo ns at previous eummor meetings. The totalisator investments were £38,623/ tho total for the corresponding day' of last summer meeting being £26,779 10a. Results:— \

SUMMER HURDLE HANDICAP, of 275 sovs; ono mile and three-quarters—Barrister, lOst 91b (L. Lloyd), 1; Jack Symons, 12st 71b (A. Ruthven). 2; Endure, list Gib (T. Humphreys), 3. Take Down lOst 3lb, Mandrake lOst lib, Calma. 9st 81b, and Good Start 9st 21b also started. Barrister took charge in the early part of the race, and maintaining the lead, won by five lengths. Timo—3min 22sec.

SALISBURY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; ono mile—Mazama, Bst 111 b (J. A. Rowland), 1; Etta, Bst 121 b (A. H. Wilaon), 2; Galway, 7st lllb (T. Metcalf), 8. Roniform 9st slb, Mina Bst 41b, Lady Pallas 7st 13lb, Whipcord 7st 7lb, and Chinatown 7at 71b also started. Mazama was in charge before reaching tho straight, and in the run homo came away and won easily by threo longths. Timo—lmin 43 4-ssec.

DUNEDIN HANDICAP, of 350 sovs; for two-year-olds; five furlongs—Snngloam, 7st 101 b (C. Emersbn), 1; Kilcullen, Tat Blb (T. Metcalf), 2; Tatau Tatau, 7st 3lb (R. W. Morris), 3. Songbird 86t 101 b (Robinson), Humboldt 7st 81b (It. M'Kellan), Calibration 7st 51b (F. Voight), raid Barmaid 7st 7lb (C. Lansdown) also started. Once in the straight Sungloam cam© with a good mn and won by a head. Time—lmin 4 2-sseo.

OTAGO HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs; one mile and ft quarter—Warlovc, Bst slb (C. Emerson), 1; Linden, 7st 51b (F. Voight), 2; Warlike, Bat 13lb (G. Young), 3. Radial 9st 10lb (T. Humphreys), Almoner Bst 61b (W. Robinson), Tin Soldier 7st 101 b (J. Andorson), 'Jock 7st 91b (R. C.. Reid), Malaga 7st alb (F. Rask) and SUmiy Corner 7st 31b (T. Metcalf) also started. In a good moo home. War love boat Linden by a short neck Warlike a length away third, and Malaga fourth. Time—2min 8 2-ssec.

TRIAL STAKES, of 225 sovs; seven furlongs—Dutch Courago, Sat lib (R. W. Morris), 1; Wortono, 7st lllb (F. Voight), 2; Lomagundi, Bst 21b (L. S. M’Donald), 3. Adjutor Set 61b (S. R. M’Donald), Rex Silva Bst 81b (C. M'Gregor), Darky Sam Bst 6lb (J. Rask), and Lady. Hope Sst lib (C. Lansdown) also started. Dutch Cournge was prominent throughout and finally won easily by four lengths from Wartone. Time—lmin 31 3-sseo.

FEDERAL HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; six furlongs—Killowcn, Sat 91b (C. Emerson), 1: Redshire, Tst (J. Rusk), 2; Rokelaine, 7st lllb (R. M’Lennan), 3. Onslaught 9st 101 b (G. Young), Satisfaction Bst 131 b (H. Lowe), lulbrogan Sst 21b IR. C Reid). Killnlla 7st (T. Metcalf), Link Up Tst (R. D. Morris) and Pyjama Tst vF. Voight) also started. Killowen was never headed after tho very early stages of tho r&co, and won by four lengths.

BURNSIDE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; six furlongs—Corn Rigs 9st 31b (A. H. Wilson), 1; Sunny Loch. 9st 3lb IF. C. Porter), 2; Frenchman, Sst 81b, 3. Algidus 9st lllb (C. Emerson), AU British 9st Blb, (R. C. Reid), Filigree Bst 121 b (L. S. Lloyd). Volkovo Bst lllb (H. Mitchell), Moneymusk Bst 101 b (R. M’Lennan), Ruena Sst 61b (R. 8. M’Donald), Wild Night Sst 4lb (J. Gray). Reproachful Sst Blb (F. Voight) and Adjust 81b (R. H. Ellis) also started. Corn Rigs was practically in charge all through tho race, and "boat Sunny £ooh by half a longtli at tno finish. Time—lmin 17 3-ssec.

OTOKIA WELTER HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; ono mil©—Marianne, Bst lib (R. C. ■Reid), 1: Foo Chow, Bat 81b (C. Emerson), 2- Twinkle, Sst 7lb (H. Lowe), 3. Kilkee 9st 9lb (W. Robinson) *-nd Barley Rigs Bst (S. Andrews) also started. When heads were turned for home Marianne drew out and, stalling of! Foo Chow, won by a neck. Timo —lmin 42 3-ssec.

Following are the acceptances for the second day:

MILBURN HURDLE of 250 sovs * -vp mile and a Jftif Jac— .^ymons

12st 81b, Barrister list 7)b, Compulsion list 21b. Mandrake lOst 2lb, Calma 9at 7lb, Gunrest Gst 31b, Moonglow 9st.

ALLANTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 275 Bovs 1 one mile —Thaddeus Bst 101 b, Jock Sst 81b, ’Marianne Sat Gib, Barley Rigs 7et, 131 b, Sunny Loch 7st 121 b, Miss Muriel 7st lllb.

JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; four furlongs—Sungleam fist ltlib, Kilcullen 7st iff Humboldt 7st 121 b, St Augustus 7st 121 b, Solfa Tst Ulb, Tfttau Tatau /st 91b, Calibration, Tst 9lb, Barmaid 7st 4lb, Matata 7st 4lb, Linio Tst 4lb.

FERNHILL HANDICAP, of 225 sovs; seven furlongs—Manama 9st Sto, Mgidua 9sfc 21b, Etta Sst 13lb, idirza Sst Mb, Lady Pallas 7st 12lb. Wild Night 7st lllb, Galaway 7st lllb, Whipcord Tst 7lb.

S T ANDREW’S HANDICAP, of 600 sovs; one mile-Radial Sat Ulb, Onslaught 9st, KiUowen Bst 18lb, Tin Soldier Sst L}« den Tst lOlb, Malaga Tst Gib, Twinkle /st lib.

'FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; seven furlongs-Kilkeo Sst 131 b. Tin Soldier Sst 91b, Foo Chow Sat 51b Linden Bst 41b, Sunny Corner fist 41b. .Don Pacifico Bst Helicon Tst Blb, Link Up Tst Sib, Revolution Tst 21b.

TAran\ HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; six furiongs— -Cora Rigs 9st Olb, All British fist luriongs 9at ;!lb D u tch Coui-ags M Wib, M 13lb Ruona Sib, Galaway Bst 31b, Lomagundi Sst Ho. Littlo Sistor Bst, Rex Silva Bst.

„nivn STAND HANDICAP, of 350 GRA .H D furloußß-Sati sfaction Bst 13lb, Kil7st”3lb, Pyjama Ist Hb.

WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB. I pjoit r kksb Association. | WESTPORT, December 27. The Westport Trotting Club’s meeting was opened in showory weather, and the course was heavy. There was a large attendance. The Bum of £9316 10s paesed through tho totalisator for the (lay, against £8276 10a for the first day of last years meeting. Results;

SEDDONVILLE HANDICAP (in harness), of 80 sovs; one milo and a half—Elite, llseo, 1; Ruth Halt, 12seo, 2; Young Dillon, eot, 3. Princess Huon lOsec, Colndriit lOseo, BLarerette 18sec, Morcadante 18see, Dontouclt ISsec, Croesus Maid 18soo, Monterey 18sec and Kolynos 18sec also started. Won by a. head. Time>—3min 41sec.

TE KUHA HANDICAP (in saddle), of 80 sovb; on© mile and a. half—Dundenong, IGaec, 1; May Patch, Tseo, 2; Repington, l2sec, 8. Maud Allerton 2sec, Arrau Lad 4seo, Turohewi llseo, Petre 16sec, Wireless lGsoc, Lady Tory lGseo, Master Black 16sec and Annean U’Or IGbco also started. Won by four lengths. Time—Smin 54 l-oaec.

BULLER HANDICAP (in harness), of 155 sove; two miles —is’out, -Osec, 1; War Loid, 12sda, 2; Never Will, 3sec, 0. Kon Tracey fi3oc and Appleshaw 18seo also started. Won by half n length. Time—Smin 7 4-psec.

PROGRESS HANDICAP (in saddle), of 89 eovs; ono mile—M’Kinney Again, IGsec, 1; Bonnie Lad, 18s©c, 2; Marvolo, sst c, 3. Rovolia lOaec, Bennie Dillon 18seo anl Captain Miac 16sec also started. Wou with ease. Time—2min 36 4-Saec.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 sovs; two miles —Marietta, ecr, 1; Luana, 26sco, 2; Arran Lad, lOsec, 3. Dimlight Msec, Todd’s Trek 26aec, Dundenong 26sec, Wee George 26»e0 and Annean d’Or 26sec also started. Won by one hundred yards. Time—smin 12 1-smc.

DENNISTON HANDICAP (in saddle), of 100 sovs; one mile—Soprano, fisec, 1; Yenot, ssec, 2; Henry Tracey, 2880, 8. Armature scr, Suddito 2seo and Hiram Galindo 4seo also started.

ADDISON HANDICAP (in harness), of 80 sove; one milo and a half—Ruth Hall, 9seo, 1; Colodrift, 7s«c, 2; Elite, Bseo, 8. Never Will 3sob, Prince Charlie Esec and Tidewater lOsec also eluted. Won by several lengths. Time—Smin 55 3-6seo.

STOCKTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 sora; one mile sud a quarter—Young] Dillon, 3sec, 1; Guess, 2seo, 2; Prinoo Huon, 2soo, 8. Marie Lloyd lsec also started. Won by three lengths. Time—Bmin 7 2-ssec.

The following are acceptances for events on the second day:—

CHARLESTON HANDICAP (in saddle), of 80 sows; ono mile—Soprano scr. Rouble Baeo, Maud Allerton 9sec, Prinoe Charlie 12seo, Colo Drift 12sec, M’Kinney Again 13sec, Bonnie Lad 13sec, Princess Huon 13sec, Revolifc 13aec, Chaperone 17500,, Mercadante 19sec, Doutouch 19sec, Kolynoe 19sec. GRANITY HANDICAP t (in harness), of 80 sovs; ono mile and a half—Marietta scr, Marvolo 6sec, Arran Lad 12sec, Luana 20fi«o, Todd’s Trek Msec, Brooklyn Hall 24see, Wee George 24sec, Rod Peter Msec.

WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP (in harness), of 220 sovs; two milee— Marie Lloyd scr, Marietta Bseo, Prince Huon Sseo, Young Dillon Bsec, Neut 9 sec, Kon Tracey llsoc, Ruth Hall llsec.

WAIMANGAROA HANDICAP (in eafldlo), of SO sovs; ono milo and a half—Suddite scr, Marvolo scr, Princess Huon 9sec, Bonnie Lad lOsec, Billy Dillon 13seo, Benny Dillon 13sec, Chaperone, 13seo.

DOMINION HANDICAP (in saddle), of 100 sots; two miles—Arran L*d 3seo, May Patch fisec, Dimlight 7nec, Dandenong 9sec, Eley 12sec, Turohewi 13sec, Repington 14sec, Wireless 19seo, Lady Tory 19sec, Woe George 19scc,

ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 sots; one mile and a half—-HenryTracey scr, Young Dillon scr, N«ut 2seo, Elite Bsoo, Ruth. Hall 4aec, War Lord ssec.

BIRCHFIELD HANDICAP (in harness), of 80 sova; one mile—Soprano scr. Prince Charlie 12sec, Coledrift 12seo, Revolia 18soo, Sandy Dillon 16sco, Bennio Dillon 16seo„ Belnferette 19sec, Ratio Dillon 19aco, Monterey 19sec.

DASH HANDICAP (in saddle), of 100 sovs; one mile—Soprano laeo, Armature 2seo, Henry Tracey 3seo, Guess Bseo, Suddite 4seo, Dick B. 6soc, Hiram Galindo fisee.

WESTLAND RACING CLUB. [Per Press Association.] ' HOKITIKA, (December 27. The Westland Racing Club’s meeting 1 was postponed till to-morrow on account of heavy Jraia. 1

TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB [Per Press Association. J

NEW PLYMOUTH, December 27.

1 The Taranaki Jockey Club’s Christmas meeting opened in fiite weather and with a record attendance. The t-otalisator handled £44,347, compared' with £32,144 on the corresponding day last year. Results:—

HUATOKI PLATE, of 173 sovs; sevon furlongs—Malingerer (P. Hayner), 1; Banogue, 2; Vagrancepiece, 8. TakU, Patrogivn, Complex, Ah Fu, Silver Paul, Kiko Kiko, Lady’s Man, Gaiety Girl, Interest, Skylight and Lady Pat also started. Won by six lengths), three lengths between second and third hotses. Tim©—imin 30 3-ssec.

STEWARDS’ HACK HANDICAP, of 200 povs; si? furlongs—Kareao, Bst 2lb (W. E. Pine), 1;. Master Curran, 7st 21b, 2; Stork, Bst 121 b, 3. Passin’ Through 9st, Empyrean Bst 71b, Piro. Pirp Sat 21b. Valdina 7st slb, Country Air 7st and Vocapoto 7at also started. Won by a head,, half a length botweon second and third. Time-lmm 16sec.

RAHOTU HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 220 sovs; one mile and a half and 100 yards—Te Toa, 9st 81b (Johuson), 1; Maori Tikangu, 9st, 2; Marshal Neil, 9st 131 b, 3. Ngakanui list 7lb, .Hushman 9st Sib, Nicomar 9st slb, Toa Tere 9st slb, Grattan 9st 2lb Stelpaul 9st, Wee Paul 9st and Encircle 9st’ also started. Won by five lengths, a length between second and third. Toa Tore, Ngakanui, Encircle, Grattan and Hushman foil. Wee' Paul broke a log and was destroyed. Time—3min 2scc.

BOROUGH HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sova; five furlongs—Hori, Bst lib (E. George), 1 • Jovial, Bst 41b, 2; Flying Master, Sst 12lb, S.’ Hepta 9st, Proditral 9st, Puru Laziness Bst Sib, Potona Sst, Molleen Oge 7st 131 b, Quiniro 7at 131 b, Piano 7st 10lb, Maiopa. Tst 10lb, Lady Paula 7st 131 b, Key 7st slb, Semper ’ldem 7st 'slb and Lady Leo 7st 51b also started. Won by half a length, a similar distance between second and third. Time —lmin 2 l-ssec.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 450 sova; one mile and a quarter—Volo, 9st 131 b (M’Donuol), 1; Voluble, 7st 51b, 2; Depredation, 9st 3lb, 3. Alteration 7st Blb, Walton 7st 6lb. Admiration 7st, Haversack €st 7lb' and Mimiro 6st 71b also started. A great race, Volo just winning, with Depredation a peok away. Time—2min 11 4-ssec.

LEPPERTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; seven furlongs—Malingerer. 9st 21b (P. Rayner), 1; Yelociform, 9st, 2; Sir Huon, 9st, 3." Piro Piro lOst 4lb, Hallow 9st 121 b, Halcyon 9st 21b. Lock?on 9st 21b. B'elle Noire 9st, Mangawai 3sx, iCiki 9st and Alice afion-

tiose 9st also started. Won by three lengths, & length and a” half between second and third. Time— lmin SOeec.

TIKORAWGI HACK SCURRY, of 173 sovs; five furlongs ‘ (weight Bst)—r.Cehnisia, (O. M’Carten), 1; Wolther, 2; Iraiufka, 3. Marble Bar, Rotearoa, Ici, Lenetta, Lady Kotiropo, Huiroa, Sweet Lady, Kato Allies Beaufort, Wiri Reketoa, Hipi and Moskery also started. Won by a neck, a head between second and third. Timo—linin 2 Msec.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; sis furlongs—Egniont Park, 7st Blb (M. Conway), 1; Esthonia, fist 31b, 2; Spanner, 9at 2lb, 3. Dribble fist 111 b, Simonides flat- 2lb. Income 7st lllb and Scrap o’ Paper 7st 61b. also started. Won by half a length, a length and.a half between second and third. Time —lmin 15sec. , ■. ’ ■

The following are acceptances for events on tlio second day:—

FITZROY HACK 'HANDICAP,, of. 175 sovs, seven f ari on g g—V elocif or in 9st, ALaropa fist 121 b, Patrogua fist 71b, Gaiety Girl 71b, Talata fist 71b, Complex Sat 7lb, Kixokiko Bst 71b, Polthogue fi3t 7lb, Watcrcall fist 7lb, Vocapoto . fist 51b,' Skylight fist 41b, Interest Bst 41b, Lady Pat fist.

INGLEWOOD HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; sis furlongs—Spanner 9st 21b,- Dribble •■■• t 11b, Esthonia fist Blb, Simopides 8st _ Sib, Egniont Park Bst, Crucelle 7st lllb, Scrap o’ Paper 7st 4lb, Marble Bar Cat 7lb.

SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, ■ of 500 sovs; six furlongs—Prodigal Bst, Stork fist lSlb, Kareao fist 12lb, Passin’ Througn <st 121 b, Piropiro 7st 12lb, Molleenoge 7st Mb, Master Curran 7ot 6lb. Velaoiform 7st lib, Valdina 7Bt 21b, Alice Montrose 7st.

TARATA HURDLE HANDICAP, of 200 8ov», one mil© and a half and IlOyda Ngakanui list 7lb. Te Toa list 9lb Marslial Neil 10st, Huahman 9et 9lb» Maori Tikanga 9st 7lb, Toa Tere 9st slb, Nieomar 9st 2lb, Otter 9st, Enoirclo 9st, Stelp&u! 9st.

NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP, of 330 sovs; one mile and 110yds—Depredation 9»t. 41b, Dribble fist 121 b, Egmont Park 7st lllb, Scrap o’ Paper 7st 41b, Simon 7st lib, vermilion Gflt 7lb, Haversaok 6st 71b.

WAP.EA HACK STAKES of 175 sots; ft re furlongs —lrapuka 9st, Flying Master Ost, Pure Laziness Ost, Ouinero 9st. Lady Polly fist, Lenetta fist, Woltheo fist, I>ady Korop© fist, Hniroa fist, Hato Bst, Otapawa fist, Lady Pat Bst, Wiri fist, Reretoa 9st, Potona fist.

URUITI HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; one mile and one hundred and ten yards Mattock 9at 21b, Hallow Bst 91b, Mimin Bst 61b, Master Curran fist filb, Vagranc«pieoe Brt 31b, Eiki Bst 3lb, Sir Huon Bst 2lb, Lookson fist, Country Air fist, Mnngawai fist.

URENUI HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; five furlongs—lramika Oat, Passin Through Bst 12lb, Hepta fist lllb, Hon Bet lllb, Jovial fist 91b, Empyreani Bst.9lb, Pure laziness 7st 181 b, Qmnero 7st lllb,■ J 1 *® 0 7st 71b, Maropa 7st 7lb Lady Paula 7st 7 b, Lady Motiropo 7st 51b, Semper Idem 7st Bib, Tiora 7st slb, Maniaoroto 7st slb, Hurra 7st Bib, Aotoaroa 7sfc slb.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. fl’Kii Pbksb Association.] AUCKLAND, December 2 1. The Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting onened to-day in fine weather, and with a record attendance, including the Govornorand Lady Jeliicoe. 11m course « in excellent order, and the racing was good. The Cup provided nteß^' Cfinish between the placed horses. Iho total ieator handled 41154,188 10s, * lth £124,916 10s last Boring Day. Results.

SHORTLAND PLATE, of 500 sows; °ne mile—Geoffrey, 7at 7lb (C. Reed) 1; Forest Gold, Sst 21b, 2; Early lllb, > Bonnie Heather Sst 21b, Bitholia fist 21b, Canowindra Sst ilb. Countex Attack fist 9 b, Guerre a Mort Bst 2lb, Marble Slab Bst 21b, Over Thero Bst 21b, Thrace fist 2lb, Pavo 7st 7)b Actrico 7st, lllb, Ambenne 7st lllb, Mcnocrat 7st lllb, Commission 7st 7lb, Illumination 7sfc 71b and 'Pagoda Tat 21b also started. Won by half a length, the samodisSe between second and third. Timo-lmm 39 l-oseo.

GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, of 1500 sovs; six furlongs —Mermm, Bbi ll)ib (Gray), 1; The Hawk, Sst 10lb, 2; IMAunu, Bst 101 b, 3. Winning Hit Bst 101 b, Ki°k Sst 101 b, Oranga Bst 101 b, Royal Box Sst 101 b, Grotesque Bst 101 b and Loyal Irish Bst 101 b also started. The Hawk went out very lost, followed by Mermin. The latter got on terms at the distance, and in a good finish ■won by ai neck, Maunu two lengths away. Time—lmin 13 4-ssee. < ,

ROBINSON HANDICAP, of 400 sots; seven furlongs-Lovelight, 7st lib (M’Tavish), 1; Tinohoro, fist 21b; 2; Hyrax, 6st 81b, 3. Explode 6st 101 b, Prinoe Jewel Sst 61b, Clonmel Bst 61b, War Tank 7st 13lb, Heathermoon 7st 121 b, Night Time 7st lllb, Formahte 7st lllb, Sylvan 7st, Miss Mclva 7st, Recreation 7st, Freeor 7st, Paonui 7st, Prinoo Menschiko£E 7st, Brightlight 7st and Marble’ Bell Ist also started. A good finish. Won by a-neck, the third horse a length* away. Time—lmm 27 8-ascc. ,

AUCKLAND CUP, of 3000 sovs; two miles —btwland, 6at lllb (Glover). 1; First Salute. Bat 41b, 2; Gasbag, 7st lllb, 3. Oratress Ost 21b Uncle Ned 9st lib, Red Ribbon Sst 4lb, Tenterfield Bst 31b, Prince Willonyx 7st J.olb, Woody Glen 7at 2lb, Johnnio Walker 7st 21b, Nightraider 6st 9lb and Blue Cross Get 7lb also started. Gasbag piloted the field for half a mile, when Blue Cross took charge from Gasbag, Prince Willonyx and Tenterfield. Along the back stretch Uncle Ned moved' up, but was unable to sustain the effort. At the sixfuilong post First S&luto made a forward move, and got close to tho leaders. At the distance First Salute, Gasbag and Starland wero fighting for the lead, and in n* great 6m'«h Starland won by a neck, a head separating tho other two, Oratress fourth. Time —3min 30 1-ssee.

GRAFTON HURDLE HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; two miles—Paddington Green, lOst (Bowden), 1; Oakleigh, lOst 4lb and Khartoum, Sst 91b, dood heat. Luperino list 91b, Deviation list 61b, Kohu list, Cymer list and Tenacious lOst also started. Oakleigh led to within one hundred yards of the post. Paddington Green and Khartoum tackled the leader, the former winning by half » length, Khartoum maldng a dead heat with Oakleigh, Luperino fourth. Time—l’min 49 sec.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 1400 sovs] six furlongs—Statuette, 7st 121 b (Gray), 1; Silvqr Link, 9st 3lb, 2; Right and Left, 78t 101 b, 3. Arrowsmith lOst 7lb, Rossini Sat 13lb, Humbug Sst 7lb, Hymeatra Bst lib, Miss Gold 7st 71b. King Abbey 7st 121 b, Tinokahft 6st 71b, Landslide 7st 61b, Arran 6st lib, Golden Bubble 7st 2lb, Miss Mimic Gst 91b, Cantabile 6st 71b end Dovolet 63t 71b also started. Golden Bubble led to tho straight entrance, where tho field bunched, Arrowsmith running wide on tho outside. In a good finish Statuette won by three-quarters of a length, a head separating the neft pair, Dovelet fourth. Time—lmin 13 4-sseo.

NURSERY HANDICAP; of 500 sovs; five furlongs—Leiyjfield, 6st 71b (Jams), 1; Unahi, 6st 131 b, 2; Toa Taua, Bst Sib, 3. Soulterina 7st 61b, Arch Laddie 7ft 51b, Golden Dream 7st 41b, Poet 7st 41b, Alburnia 7st 41b, Bonnie Doreen fist 7lb, Mountain Gun fist, 7lb, Thumlino 6st 71b, Blushet fist 71b, Silver Rain 6st 7lb and Marble Crag 6st 71b also started. ' Tlie winner led practically throughout, and won by two lengths, the same distance between the next two. Time—lmin 2eec.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; one mile—Mai oil a. Bst Blb (Gray), 1; Tigritiya, Sst 81b, 2; Tinopai, 7st 51b, 3. Mahjfamahoo Bst Blb, Trespass Bst 4lb, Raceful 7st 81b, Heather Snrig 7st 111 b, Arch Salute fist 91b, Bute Sound fist 71b, Prince' Carlfist 71b, Bezant fist 7lb, Archie fiat Tib and Prince Rufus fist 71b also started. Tigritiya was the first to commence, and led to within a few yards of the post. Maioha came from well' back, and won by a neck, the third horse a length away. Time—lmin 39sec.

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB,

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z., Cable Association. (Received December ?7, 11.55 p.m.)

SYDNEY, December 27. At the Australian Jockey Club’s meeting to-clav the princioal events resulted: SUMMER CUP, of 2000 sovs; one mile and five furlongs—Braille, 7st 4lb. 1; Arch Marella, Bst 121 b, 2; Mil Heme, 9st 6lb 3. Won by three lengths. Time—2min 45isec, DECEMBER STAKES, of 1600 sovs: five furlongs—Pelawmain 1, Woodville 2, Limit 3. Won by a length and a half. Time—lmin lisec.

VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF- CLUB. MELBOURNE, December 27. At the Victoria Amateur Turf- Club’s mooting to-dav the principal event resulted: — HOPETOUN CUP, of 1000 sovs; one mile and three furlongs—Nanker Plum 1. Democracy 2, Toison d’Or 3. Won by half a leneth. Time—3min OSlaec.

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