RACING CARNIVAL

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 29, 3 January 1927, Page 9

RACING CARNIVAL

SUMMER MEETINGS CONTINUED

FOOTFALL WINS HANDICAP AT AUCKLAND

MARTON CUP TO RAPIER

RESULTS FROM VARIOUS CENTRES

The holiday racing carnival was continued on Saturday with meetings by the Auckland, Marton, Stratford, Wairarapa, Hawke’s Bay and other clubs. Weather conditions were, on the whole, favourable and there were large attendances, but the totalisator returns again showed a falling off in most cases.

At Auckland the big handicap was won by Footfall, while Commendation triumphed in the Derby; at the Marton Club’s meeting at Feilding Rapier annexed the Marton Cup, while the principal events at Stratford, Tauherenikau and Hastings were won by Royal Mint, Hynanna and Morose respectively. ,

MARTON RACES

Civility in third place, the barest of margins away. The Railway Handicap, tho big sprint event of tho day, was a contest between four horses, the consistent Royal Damon, who enjoyed a first and second at Awapuni, carrying his record further by taking tho honours from the promising three-year-old Bank Note. Tho paucity of the fields had a natural effect on the betting activities of patrons, although the fact that favourites were having a very fair innings counteracted such to some extent. Tho club, had, however, the misfortune to experience a drop of £BO9O in the returns for the day, the aggregate being £32,456 as cornpared with £40,545 last year.

BIG CROWD BUT POOR FIELDS,

RAPIER SECURES CUP

ROYAL DAMON ADDS TO RECORD.

Dull, but fine weather conditions prevailed for tho opening day of the Marton Jockey Club's summer meeting at Feilding on Saturday, a largo holiday crowd being in attendance. Unfortunately the early closing of the acceptances saw tho scratching pen very much in evidence and what rrad promised to bo big fields reverted in some instances to on© dividend races. Tho Cup, however, saw tho very fair total of ten runners present themselves and a great race resulted in the honours falling to the South Island representative Rapier, who won from a fellow southerner in Fresco by two lengths in a fast run race with

FAVOURITE TO OPEN WITEL An indication of tho trend of events for the day was forthcoming in the opening ©vent when of the 18 candidates carded in the Trial Plate, seven declined their engagements, Archon, who had drawn No. 1 at the barrier, was promoted to the role of favourite, tho chestnut gelding carrying just short of 100 tickets more than Roburant, with fair support for Colarina, Takaroa and Bissac. The favourite was ono of the last to move, but was rushed to the front on the rails from Abbey Queen, Bissac, Colarina, Teremoana, Roburant and Takaroa. Tho field underwent little change in order racing round the bend save that Ranee had worked in behind Teremoana, Archon and Abbey Queen being still in the van. At the straight entrance the field closed up and Abbey Queen was quickly finishing with Colarina, Takaroa and the Bissac going up in pursuit of 1 the leaderr, Colarina just failing to catch the favourite by half a length with third horse three lengths back. Then came Bissac, Roburant, Abbey Queen, Teremoana and Limosa. Time, 1.17. POOR FIELD FOR HURDLES. The defection of Euchre, Potoanui, Glenidle, Highflown, Blood Red, Bonecto, Matu, Shut Eye, Boy and Pantler from the First Hack Hurdles made the event a one dividend race in which Lady Gay was selected by the public as their first fancy, tho Trentham representative carrying 172 tickets more than Elvaette with Halgina a bare eight tickets further away. The race lay between the trio, but Elvaetto made no race of it at the business end of affairs. Halgina and Star Chamber, the latter being the only little fancied candidate, jumped to the front at tho barrier rise and the pair opened up a gap on the other runners on the first time round. Going away from home Halgina had assumed command, but at the four furlong post Elvaette made a forward move and took the lead from Lady Gay and Halgina with Star Chamber and Axle a long way back. Lady Gay was a half length behind Elvaette at the final fence, but could make no impression on the Fox ton animal in the run home, Elvaetto winning by three lengths with third horse 10 lengths back with larger margins between Star Chamber and Axle. Time, 2.43 3-5.

PALETA’S WINNING RUN

Only four of the six candidates lor two-year-old honours went to the post in the Juvenile Handicap in which Palota, a double winner at Awapuni was, despite his increased poundage, selected as first choice, the Leighton gelding being entrusted with almost £SOO more than Tom Bracken with Otairi 190 tickets further away. The line was a little ragged when the tapes lifted and Paleta and Tom Bracken were the smartest to begin. Racing to the turn, Cavity worked up alongside of Tom Bracken who was in behind the leader, but with the straight reached Cavity dropped back, Tom Bracken and Otairi going after the favourite. Paleta, however, was never troubled to win by a good two lengths with third horse a clear length back, Cavity being well back. Time, 1.2. CUP GOES SOUTH. Ngata, Brigadier Bill, Stormy, Star Area, Rouex, Sottano, Kilmiss, Polar, Kilmezzo and Potoanui declined their engagements in the Marton Cup, leaving 10 runners to contest the honours. A good betting race saw Glenross wind up favourite, 130 tickets ahead of Rapier with a drop of £SOO to Civility. The filed was sent away on its mission smartly, there being an entire absence of delay, Diamond Ring rushing to the front with Glenross at his quarters, Civility, Rapier Allmarimba, Novar, Merry Day, Fresco with Kilfaire and Nukumai bringing up the rear. They ran in that order past the stands and into the back straight where Rapier headed Civility and at the turn for home ran in behind the loader. Rounding the bend the field bunched, Diamond Ring being still in the van. However, with heads straightened up Rapier ran to the front with a fellow southerner in Fresco, Civility and Glenross putting forward claims. The favourite could make no impression and was beaten into fifth place, Fresco getting seoond honours two lengths behind Rapier with Civility a head away. Diamond Ring was fourth, while next in order came Glenross, Novar, Merry Day and Kilfaire. Time, 2.7.

A GOOD PERFORMANCE. As a result of the activities of the scratching pencil, the field of 20 acceptors in the Dash Handicap was fined to a hare nine runners, the public going strongly for Great Day, the Day Comet gelding being entrusted with 1583 tickets, Ohui, the second elect carrying 700 less. Lieutenant Bill missed the jump out and tailed the field the whole way, Ohui and Volplane being the early leaders with Great Day, Lady Cynthia, Powhiri, Guadalquiver and White Ringlet next in order. At the entrance Ohui and Volplane were still together with Lady Cynthia ahead of the favourite, White Ringlet and Powhiri being next, the latter putting in a run on the outside. Half way down the straight Ohui appeared to be a certain winner, but Great Day came with a late rush and overwhlemed the opposition to get up in time to win by half a length with Lady Cynthia a similar distance behind Ohui. Volplane was fourth with Powhiri, Hypnotic and White Ringlet next in order. Time—lmin 15 2-ssecs. ROYAL DAMON CARRIES ON. The poor field of four runners presented themselves in the Railway Handicap in which Royal Damon was sent out a firm favourite, the Polydamon gelding carrying almost £4OO more than Mireusonta with Bank Note 245 tickets further away on the machine, Miss Hupana being little in demand. At the barrier rise Bank Note and Miss Hupana dwelt slightly the former being actually the last to leave the mark. The pair were, however, rushed to the front and were together in the van at the four furlong post with the other pair directly behind. At the turn into the straight Bank Note ran a shade wide, enabling Royal Damon to get through on the rails and although the whip was brought into play Bank Note could not recover the lost advantage, Royal Damon going on to add another victory for the holiday period to his credit by a length and a half with Bank Note half a length ahead of Mireusonta, who got up to beat Miss Hupana home by a length. Time—lmin 14 3-osecs. PANART IMPROVES. Nine runners left the birdcage to contest the New Year Handicap, but their number was reduced to eight by Ixilladdie suffering a ricked shoulder during his pi'eliminary, enabling backers to secure a return of their money. Horomea, a winner at Awapuni, was sent out a £386 better favourite than Panart, Catcall being 245 tickets further away. Conviction was first to show out following an excellent dispatch, Anchor, Horomea, Kilburn, Catcall and Petal being next in order. Going along the back Horomea and Assurance worked up into line, Petal, Catcall, Kilburn and Panart being together next. Assurance and Petal landed first into the straight from Horomea, Catcall, Panart Kilburn and Conviction. Panart secured a run on the rails, and coming w'ith a strong burst got up in time to snatch the honours from Assurance with third horse four lengths back. Horomea appeared to gain third berth, but the judge placed Kilburn ahead of the chestnut mare. Next to finish were Petal, Catcall, Anchor and Conviction. Time—lmin 48 2-ssecs. POLAR WINS AGAIN. Another one dividend race was forthcoming in the concluding event for the day, the withdrawal of Potoanui, Great Day, Benmure, Red Bob and Capitulation leaving a bare five runners to go to the post. Polar, a winner at Awapuni, was sent out a firm favourite, the Gisborne representative carrying 340 tickets more than Gold Box with Ngata 117 tickets further away. Gold Box was smartest awuy and going along the back had a three lengths break on Polar with Ngata and Santonio next, Kalalcaua being several lengths back. Approaching the straight entrance, Santonio hud worked up ahead of Nguta, while Kalakaua was also improving his position. Polar came up to Gold Box and while the latter hung on for a brief period, he gradually dropped back, Kalakaua heading him off in the run home, but could not get closer than a length to Polar. Two lengths separated Kalakaua and Gold Box while Ngata was next close up with Santonio last three lengths away. Time —lmin 27 3-ssecs. THE RUNNERS. TRIAL PLATE, of 120 sovs; second horse 20 sovs and third horse 10 sovs. Six furlongs. All 9.0. 1 Mr C. D. Lynch’s ch g Archon (Archiestown-Musketry mare), syrs, (A.. G. Dixon) 1 3 Mr W. H. Gaisford’s hr m Colarina, 4yrs (D. C. Watts) 2 4 Mr H. J. Batten’s b g Takaroa, Oyrs (D. C. Watts) 3 Also started—7 Abbey Queen (I. Tilson), 6 Limosa (C. Miles), 2 Roburant (H. E. Ryder), 10 Lad o’ Mine (C. Jenkins), 8 Teremoana (C. McGovern), 9 Desert King (H. Gordon), 5 Bissau (Potter). Won by half a length with third horse threo lengths back. Time —lmin 17secs. FIRST HACK HURDLES of 170 sovs; second horse 30 sovs and third horse 15 sovs. One mile and a half. 2 Mr M. J. Hehir’s br m Elvaette (Ghoorka-Molly, aged, 9.7 (W. J. Bowden) 1 1 Mr H. L. Kingan’s ch m Lady Gay, 6yrs, 10.1 (P. Mcßrearty) 2 3 Mr H. Hiroti’s br g Halgina, aged, 9.4 (W. D. Young) 3 Also started—4 Axle 9.9 (I. Tilson), 5 Star Chamber 9.0 (A. J. Weaver). Won by three lengths with ten lengths between second and third. Time—2min 43 3-ssees. JUVENILE HANDICAP of 160 sovs; second horse 30 sovs and third 15 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Mr J. A. Todd'js b g Paleta (Leighton-Catalina), 2vrs, 9.2 (D. O. Watts) 1 2 Mssrs Dwan Bros, bile g Tom Bracken, 2yrs, 7.13 (C. Carinont) 2 3 Mr T. A. Duncan’s b g Otairi, 2yrs, 7.10 (J. S. Potter) 3 Also started—4 Cavity 7.10 (E. Dunn). Won by two lengths with a good length between second and third. Time —lmin 2secs. MARTON CUP of 560 sovs (including a silver cup valued at 60 sovs); second horse 100 sovs and third 50 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 2 Mr G. G. Holmes’s b h Rapier Greyspear-Anitea), syrs, 8.6 (J. Beale) 1 5 Mr H. D. Roberts’s br g Fresco Oyrs, car. B.lf (A. Jenkins) ... 2 3 Mr H. M. Speed’s b m Civility Oyrs, 9.0 (C. Miles) 3 Also started —1 Glenross 9.1 (Watts), 7 Merry Day 8.9 (Dixon), 8 Kilfaire 8.0 (Carmont), 4 Novar 8.0 (Stokes), 9 Nukumai 7.5 (Potter), 6 Allmarimba 7.6 (R. Beale), 10 Diamond Ring 7.0 (Dunn). Won by two lengths with third horse a head away. Diamond Ring was fourth. Time—2min 7sees.

DASH HACK HANDICAP of 140 sovs; second horse 25.sovs and third 10 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Mr R. J. Harper’s b g Great Day (Day Comet-Tiz), 4yrs, 8.5 (D. C. Watts) 1 2 Mr W. McA. Duncan’s b m

Ohui, 4yrs, 7.6 (J. S. Potter) 2 8 Mr J. Scullion’s ch m Lady Cynthia, syrs, car. 7.12 (C. Miles) 3

Also started—4 Volplane car. 7.11 (Stokes), 8 Lady (Stokes), 7 Guadalquiver car. 7.0 (R. Beale). 5 Hypnotic car. 7.0 (B. Brown), 9 Lieutenant Bill 7.0 (Murray), 3 Powhiri car 7.6 (Yelverton). Won by half a length, a similar distance between second and third. Time— Imin 15 2-ssecs.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 240 sovs; second horse 40 sovs and third horse 20 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Mrs A. R. Hutchinson’s ch g Royal Damon (Polydamon-Royal Moment), 4yrs, 9.2 (A. Dixon) 1 3 Mr S. J. Gibbons’s br g Bank Note, 3yrs, 7.5 (J. S. Potter) 2 2 Mr R. A. McKenzie’s ch g Mireusonta, aged, 8.11 (D. C. Watts) 3

Also started—4 Miss Hupana 7.0 (R. Beale). Won by a length and a half, half a length between second and third. Time—lmin 14 3-ssecs.

NEW YEAR HACK HANDICAP, of 170 sovs; second horse 30 sovs and • third 15 sovs. Eight and a half furlongs. 2 Mr C. F. Johnston’s b g Panart (Panmure-Cherry Mart), syrs, 8.10 (D. C. Watts) 1 5 Dr M. G. Louisson’s br g Assurance, Syrs, car. 7.6 (R. Beale) 2 8 Mr H. McManaway’s b g Kilburn, 6yrs, 7.12 (C. Miles) ... 3

Also started—l Horomea 9.2 (J. Beale), 6 Anchor car. 7.13 (J. S. Potter), 3 Catcall 7.13 (Stokes), 7 Petal car. 7.2 (Dunn), 4 Conviction car. 7.13 J (Jenkins). Won. by a neck with third horse four lengths back. Time —lmin 48 2-ssecs.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (open), of 200 sovs; second horse 35 sovs and third 15 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Mrs J. Jamieson’s b g Polar (Polydamon Arbroth), syrs, ~ 8.13 (A. G. Dixon) 1 5 Mr .F. Easton’s br g Kaiakaua, 6yrs, 8.6 (T-. G. Stokes) 2 2 Mr H. Bodley’s ch g Gold Box 4yrs, 8.7 (J. Beale) 3

Also started—3 Ngata 10.5 (A. McDonald), 4 Santonio 8.9 Watts). Won by a length, with third horse two lengths back. Time—lmin 27 3-5 secs.

AUCKLAND MEETING. FOOTFALL ~WINS A.R.C. HANDICAP. DERBY TO COMMENDATION. AUCKLAND. Jan. 1. The summer meeting of the Auckland Racing Club was continued at Ellerslio to-day in cool overcast weather. In the Newmarket Handicap Ballymoy fell over Merry Jest, who had come down at the half-mile post. W. H. Jones, rider of Ballymoy, was not seriously hurt, but it is thought that H. Lee, on Merry Jest, is injured internally. The amount handled by the t'otalisator decreased by £12,202 as compared with last New Year’s Day, the totals being £98,450 10s to-day and £110,652 10s twelve months ago. On the three days the decrease has reached £59,258. Results aro as follow: ELLERSLIE HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. One mile. 3 Archeno, 7.1 (Lee) 1 6 Quondong, 7.2 2 11 Lord Guy, 7.3 3 Also started: 2 Haze 9.0, 1 Antrim Boy 8.1, 5 Nucleus 7.7, 4 Ngarara 7.6, 10 Judge’s Box 7.0, 7 Ballachulish 7.0, 9 Lady Robinson 7.0, 12 Miss Astron 7.0, 8 Nassock 7.0. Won by a length, third horse threequarters of a length further away. Time, 1.40 3-5. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, of 600 sovs. Five furlongs. 6 Doree, 7.0 (Jones) 1 4 Melissa, 7.2 J 2 5 Thaw, 7.8 '• 3 Also started: 3 Royal Ceres 9.6, 1 High Finance 9.0, 2 Cosmetic 8.10, 10 Segment 7.3, 9 Whakarite 7.3, 11 Standfast 7.3, 12 Zane Grey 7.3, 8 Arihana 7.3, 5 Demares (coupled with Thaw) 7.2, 5 Royal Lover 7.2, 13 Carintliia 7.0. Won by half a length, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, 1.0 4-5. NEW YEAR HURDLE RACE, of 600 sovs. Two miles. 13 Karamu, 9.0 (Regan) 1 3 Pentagram, 9.4 2 12 Daddy’s Girl, 9.3 3 Also started: 6 Mia Bell 11.9, 7 Archibald 11.6, 1 Highwny 11.5, 5 Wedding March 11.5, 9 Peter Maxwell 10.13, 4 Royal Form 10.2, 8 Maunga 10.2, 2 Rangitahi 9.9, 10 Gold Rep 9.7, 11 Pendennis 9.3, 5 Cureaform (coupled with Wedding March) 9.0. Won by three-quarters of a length, third horse four lengths further back. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 2000 sovs. One mile and a half. 7 Footfall, 8.6 (B. H. Morris) ... 1 5 Count Cavour, 10.2 2 2 To Monanui, 9.7 3 Also started: 1 Star Stranger 9.6, 9 Tanadees 9.2, 4 Mask 8.6, 12 Ruapapa 8.4, 8 Mandane 8.0, 13 Star Ranger 7.11, 6 Clarinda 7.10, 3 Desert Glow 7.10, 10 Oreum 7.9, 15 Day Guard 7.7, 11 Barometer 7.3, 16 Gold Jacket 7.0, 17 Lord Star 7.0, 14 Papatu 7.0, 18 Royal Present 7.0. Star Stranger was the favourite from Te Monanui, Mask and Desert Glow. Star Stranger was near the middle of the field early, but he was within striking distance entering the straight, but he could not get a place, finishing close up to the placed horses. However, it was a good effort, and he was a bit unlucky. Te Monanui lost his chance through being badly placed in the first six furlongs, and, with half the journey over, he was still near the rear. Ho came with a great rattle over the concluding stages, to finish under the judge’s box, but the ground to be made up -was just beyond him. Both Count Cavour and Footfall were in good positions throughout, and in the ran home they stayed on after the leaders had given out. Footfall pulled up in splendid condition after the race. Tanadees finished on well again from the rear, while Star Ranger, who was ridden by McTavish, ran a good race, finishing very close up. Desert Glow also ran an excellent race into fourth place, and, had he been able to get clear earlier turning for home, ho might have won. Oreum was in the van for a mile and a quarter and then retired. Clarinda was also near the front for/the same distance, and she followed Oreum into the straight at the head of the field. From that stage, however, Clarinda ceased to be a possibility, and it is unusual for her not to stay. Mandane ran a poor

race and Mask was never prominent. Footfall paid double figures. Time, 3.34 2-5.

53rd GREAT NORTHERN DERBY, of 3000 sovs.; for ’ three-year-olds. ' One mile and a half. 1 Commendation, 8.10 (L. G. Morris) 1 2 Lysander, 8.10 2 7 Alloway, 8.10 3 Also started: 9 Atereria B.fo, 3 Battlement 8.10, 8 Clamour 8.10, 6 Seatown 8.10, 10 Tinokoa 8.10, .4 True Blood 8.10, 5 Phaola 8.7. Won by five lengths, third horse a neck further away. Time, 2.34. NEWMARKET HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs. Six furlongs. 6 The Hawk, 9.4 (B. H. Morris) 1 1 Nancy Leo, 7.0 2 7 Licinius, 7.8 3 Also started: 4 Lady Cavendish 8.7, 2 Limited 8.4, 5 Aussie 8.4, 1 High Pitch 8.3, 9 Cawnpore 7.11, 3 Ballymoy 11. 7.7, 14 Dave 7.0, 11. Chairman 7.0, 8 Merry Jest 7.0, 13 Newbury 7.0, 10 Tea Bell 7.0.

Won by a length and a half, third horse three-quarters of a length further back. Time, 1.13 3-5. GLASGOW HANDICAP, of 650 sovs. Seven furlongs. 11 King Smock, 7.4 (Green) 1 15 Deiightment, 7.1 2

2 Nadarino, 8.2 3 Also started: 21 Polonett 8.8, 3 Le Choucas 8.7, 5 Pegaway 8.6, 1 Paperchase 8.1, 2 Charlady 7.12, 18 Lomint 7.10, 9 Automne 7.10, 6 Mosaic 7.10, 12 Merry Damon 7.7, 4 Decoy Bird 7.7, 8 Eh Timi 7.7, 10 Stormy 7.3, 16 Arch Opal 7.2, 20 Tall Timber 7.1, 22 Curraghmore 7.0, 14 Flying Juliet 7.0, 13 Muscari 7.0, 17 Ring the Bell 7.0, 23 Thursby 7.0, 19 Tinoiti 7.0. Won by half a length, third horse a similar distance further back. Time, 1.27.

WAIRARAPA MEETING

HYNANNA WINS CUP

MASTERTON, Jan. 2,

There was glorious weather for the first day of the Wairarapa Racing Club’s summer meeting yesterday at Tauherenikau. Speculation on the totalisator was brisk, the sum of £24,849, an increase of £2569 10s on last year’s figures being handled. Details are as follow : TAUHERENIKAU STAKES, of 130 sovs. Five furlongs. All 8.7.

3 Mr A. Trevor’s br. m. Molto, by Boniform —Alecto, Syrs (F.

Butter worth) 7 Mr H. S. George’s Dominion

Rose .....' 4 Mr C. A. Cameron’s Royal Poin-

Also started: 2 Climax, 8 Direction, 9 Doe and Rose Blossom (coupled), 6 Elicit, 1 Humoresque, 12 Otauru Eclipse, 14 Panorama, 5 Truney, 11 Theodolite, 13 Veronia, 10 Wailong. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 2sec.

FEATHERSTON HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs.

2 Mr A. McDonald’s Bank Draft, 9.6 (R. S. Bagby) : 1 7 Mr J. Dealy’s Gardant, 9.6 2 1 Mr W. R. Kemball’s Hymgreat, 9.0 3

Also started: 6 Adrfinnan 9.11, 3 Tannadico 9.6, 5 Peggie Ford 9.0, 9 Vexatious 9.0, 7 Solo Mio 9.0, 8 Tuition 9.0. ■ Won by a head, three, lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 28 4-ssec.

NURSERY HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs.

1 Mr J. J. Corry’s Reckless, 9.2 (S. Wilson) 1 4 Mr E. L. Riddiford’s Wild Pigeon, 7.11 .. ..; 2 3 Mr T. W. Feast’s Grey Mint, 7.11 3 Also started: 5 Historic 8.2 and Tone 7.11 (poupled), 6 King Midas 8.2 and Hygrado 8.2 (coupled). Won by half a length, four lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. lsec.

WAIRARAPA CUP, of 500 sovs. One mile and a quarter.

1 Mr W. R. Kemball’s Hynanna, 8.13 (R. J. Mackie) 1 4 Mr P. P. Neagle’s Penman, 7.7 2 2 Mr W. Higgins’s Joy Bird, carried 7.9 3 Also started : 7 Killocra 8.2, 5 Opa 7.10, 10 Stream 7.0, 9 Modern carried 7.95, 3 David Garrick carried 7.11. Won by ono and a half lengths, a nose between second and third. Time, 2min. 9 l-ssec.

KAIWAIWAI HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs.

2 Mr W. R. Kemball’s Standard, carried 7.3 (L. Daly) 1 4 Mrs A. and Mr W. Keay’s Bonideer, carried 7.8 2 1 Mr A. Trevor’s First Acre, 8.4 3 Also started: 3 Gleninnes 8.4, 6 Antlionio carried 7.6, 5 Zarisee carried 7.0, 7 Willow Wai 7.0. Won by two lengths each way. Time, lmin. 14sec. RIMUTAKA HANDICAP, of 165 sovs. One mile. 7 Mr E. Simpson’s No Favours, 7.9 (N. Trillo) 1 5 Mr C. Sigar’s Vertigern, carried 7.11 2 4 Mr W. R. Kemball’s Hymill, carried 7.1 3 Also started: 2 Inoe 8.9, 6 General Wai 8.3, 3 Sir Moment carried 7.5, 8 Motion 7.7. Won by a head each way. Time, lmin. 42sec. WARDELL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Mr A. McDonald’s Polyphemus, 9.5 (R. S. Bagby) 1 5 Mr R. P. Lee’s Misgovern, 7.11 2 2 Mr A. Trevor’s First Acre, carried 8.4 3 Also started: 6 Prince Hal 8.5, 3 Alyson carried 7.9, 4 Blonde 7.7, 7 Agitato 7.5. Won by three lengths, a head between second and third. Time, lmin. 27sec. WHAREKAKA HANDICAP, of 165 sovs. Six furlongs. 9 Mr W. E. Bidwill’s Direction, 7.9 (A. Fratus) 1 7 Mr A. Trevor’s Molto, 7.10 2 4 Mr E. L. Riddiford’s Jemidar, carried 7.81 3 Also started : 1 Black Mint 9.3 and Royal Game carried 8.3 (coupled), 6 Minotus 9.2 and Spodo 8.7 (coupled), 2 Lady Ideal carried 7.13, 3 Polonaise 8.0, 5 Riverna carried 7.8, 11 Red Glow carried 7.0, 10 Jazzy 7.0, 8 Royal Pointer carried 7.5.

Won by half a neck; neck between second and third. Time, lmin. 14sec.

STRATFORD MEETING. v

CUP WON BY ROYAL MINT

NEW PLYMOUTH, Jan. 1. The annual meeting of the Stratford Racing Club was opened to-day in dull but fine weather. For the day the totalisator handled £30,183 10s,, as agaiijst £31,318 10s on the eorrespond-

ing day of last year. Results: —

TRIAL STAKES, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs.

7 Modest Bov, 8.7 (J. Mephan) ... 1 6 Midnight Camp, 9.0 2 8 Lady Acre, 9.0 3

Also started: 9 The Swell, 16 Craigin, 13 Tangerim, 5 Advance Camp, 17 Dainty Pearl, 4 Coma, 13 Glencoe, 11 Royal Acre, 1 Erin-go-Bragh, 2 Always, 10 Romantic, 12 Taikawhana, 9.0; 15 Whisogne, 3 Kyngzone, 8.7. Won by three lengths, a head between second and. third. Time, lmin 18sec.

TARIKI HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 170 sovs. Seven furlongs and a-half. 4 Blend, 8.7 (A. McCormac) 1 2 Partaga, 9.9 2 10 Blue Peter 3 Also started: 1 Branson, 10.0; 7 Maveelish, 9.5; 6 Winsome Boy, 9.1; 5 Anolo. 8.10; 3 Gold Collector; 8 Fair Abbey, 14 Take Take, 8.9; 12 Gold Rangi, 13 Lucernal, 9 Niblick, 11 Whetihin,e, 8.7. Won by a nose, three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 38 l-ssec. STRATFORD CUP, of 750 sovs. Ono mile and a-quarter. 6 Royal Mint, 7.0 (T. Bound) 1 1 Euphonium, 8.2 2 4 Hipo, 8.7 3 Also started: 7 Income, 9.6; 3 The Lamb, 8.3; 2 Bright Day, 7.13; 9 Crossfire, 7.0; 8 Lady Anstrutlier, 7.0; 5 Pop Off, 7.0. Won by a head, with two lengths between second and. third. Lady Anstruther was fourth. Time, 2inin llscc. OHURA HACK HURDLES, of 200 sovs. One mile and a-half. 6 Rehutai, 9.3 (G. Holland) 1 4 Uralla, 9.11 2 1 Tamakana, 8.5 3 Also started: 3 Kareao, 10.5; 2 Glencaim, 7 Uncle Dave, 9.2; 5 Sea View, 8 Festive, 9.0. Won by a head, four lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 52sec. JUVENILE- HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Five furlongs. 5 Baby Bun, 7.12 (C. W. France) 1 1 Lady Desmond, 9.10 2 4 Eka, 8.2 ..: 3 Also started: 2 Jazz Baby, 9.2; 6 Atapai, 8.1; 3 Skypoint, 7.11; 9 Misbardo, 7.6; 7 Acushla, 8 Fortalice, 7.0. ■Won by three-quarters of a length, a length between second and third. Time, lmin 4sec. DOUGLAS HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Oration, 8.4 (L. George) 1 8 Papaponga, 8.4 2 4 Bright Knight, 7.9 3 Also started: 3 Pelham, 9.0; 6 Pouma, 8.10; 7 Glengariff, 8.2; 5 Bonogne, 8.2; 1 Lady Bentinck, 8.8. Won by a short length, head between second and third. Time, lmin 16sec. MIDHURST HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Eight and a-half furlongs. 3 Always, 7.2 (A. Gilmer) 1 1 Vivo, 7.13 2 2 Bent, 7.13 3 Also started: 5 Winsome Boy 7.7 • 4 Airtight, 7.2; 6 Closefire, 7.0.’ Won by a length and a-half, one length between second and third. Time, lmin 51$sec.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 Tip Tree, 7.9 (T. Tito) 1 4 Macroom, 7.7 5 3 Sea Star, 7.11 j

Also started: 1 Dobbin, 9.9; 5 Billikens, 7.12; 9 Paitonu, 7.7; 10 Arch Arrow, 7.6; 8 Orcades, 7.3; 6 Grand Lupin, 7.2; 7 Lethal, 7.0. Won by half a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 16sec.

HAWKE’S BAY MEETING

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP TO

MOROSE.

HASTINGS, Jan. 1. The weather was cool and fine, and the going fast, for the first day of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s meeting. A total of £17,593 was put through the totalisator, as against £20,794 for the first day of last year, a decrease of £3201; Results: OTATARA JUMPERS’ FLAT HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 2 Gurnion, 9.3 (F. S. Fanning) ... —1 3 Lombardo, 9.10 2 1 Alaric, 11.11 3 Also started: 4 Thic, 10.0; 5 Handy, 9.3; 6 Good Mark, 9.0 Won by one and a half lengths. Time 2min 11 l-ssec. MAHOIt'A MAIDEN RACE, of 120 sovs. All 8.0. Five furlongs. I Aston (C. Taggart) 1 4 Polvastra 2 5 SandburV '.. 3 Also started: 2 Comedic, 6 Tan, 10 Taukari, 12 Eventide, 6 Hinekatorangi, 13 Strive, 8 Hakuwai, 3 Unreasonable, II Molong, 9 Cliama, 7 Grand National. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin 2 4-ssec. HASTINGS HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs and alialf. 3 Wristlet, 7r2 (J. H. Wilson) 1 1 Queen’s Choice, 7.13 2 5 Haurangi, 7.11 3 Also started: 4 Arataura, 7.8; 2 Tongatotoa, 7.9. Won by a head. Time lmin 22 3-5 sec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Polydectes, 8.7 (F. A. Waddell) 1 3 Rory Mor, 8.2 2 2 Marsurd, 8.2 3 Also started: 6 Hine Hohoro, 7.9; 7 Kahu Ariki, 7.9; 5 Keen, 8.0; 4 Clonce, 7.11. Won by a length. Time lmin 3 2-5 sec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 3 Morose, 7.9 (F. S. Fanning) ... 1 2 Perle de Leon, 8.7 2 4 Road Hog, 7.5 "3 Also started: 1 Tiega, 9.0-; 5 Othon, 7.12.

Won by three-quarter of a length. Time, 2min 8.3-ssec. A Griffiths, rider of Road Hog, for interference with F. Waddell, rider of Tiega, was suspended for three months. WAIPATU WELTER HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. One mile and a furlong. 1 Loveband, 9.2 (H. Dunn) * 3 Mountain Star, 9.13 * 2 Radiate, 9.9 ■ 3 * Dead heat.

Also started: 4 Hinekapua, 9.0; 7 Merry Wanderer, 9.0; 5 The Heathen, 9.0; 6 Black Flyer, 9.0. A great race for' first place. Radiate was a poor third. Time, lmin 57 1-5 sec.

HAVELOCK FLYING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 4 Calluna, 7.11 (F. C. McHugh) 1 3 Starboard Liglit, 9.4 2 2 Moepai, 8.10 3 Also started: 5 Crishna, 8.2; 7 Heather Blend, 7.0; —Wristlet, 8.9; 1 Cherry Girl. 8.0;

7.0; Hakuwai, 7.0; 6 Martona, 7.0. Won by a good length. Time, lmin 14 3-ssec. \ STEWARDS’ Handicap, of 175 soys. six furlongs. 1 Father O’Flynn, 9.0 (F. Waddell) 1 2 Plain Sailing, 8.7 2 3 Royal Diadem, 7.6 3 The only starters. Won by a length. Time, lmin 14sec.

GREYMOUTH MEETING. CUP WON BY GOOSESTEP

GREYMOUTH, Dec. 31. The Greymouth Jockey Club’s midsummer meeting opened in glorious weather to-day. There was a large attendance, and the track was in excellent order. The totalizator handled £9269 10s, compared with £9591 10s last year. Additional results:' — PAROA HANDICAP, of 105 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Clontarf, 9.6 (O’Connor) 1 3 Silver Tray, 8.9 2 4 Lytup, 7.10 3 Also started : 2 Heisler 8.13, 5 Moratorium 8.6, 7 Flying Master 7.13, 6 Gaslight 7.8. Won by half a length, same distance between second and third. Time, lmin. 15 3-ssec. GREY VALLEY HANDICAP, of 150

sovs. One mile. 2 Ophir, 7.8 (A. Messervey) 1 3 Margaret Birney, 9.2 2 4 Piccaninny, 7.12 3 Also started: I Will Oakland 9.2, 6 Prince Ferouz 9.5, 5 Steel Bar 8.9. Won by one and a-half lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 42sec. FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. . One mile and a-half and 110 yards. 1 Oriflamb, 9.5 (Shaw) 1 4 Tenterfield, 11.4 2 2 Hokioi, 10.11 3 Also started: 3 King Abbey 11.2, 5 Lord Ashlea 9.7. Time, 3min. 53 3-ssec. OTIRA HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Six furlongs and a-half. 3 All Gold, 8.7 (Jennings) 1 2 Corn Rigs, 9.0 2 5 Caliburn, 7.12 3 Also started: 1 Para 8.12, 4 Sasham 8.2. Won by a length, and a neck between second and third. Time, lmin. 32 4-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Nincompoop, 9.9 (Campbell) 1 4 Note, 7.11 2 3 Corinthic, 9.9 3

Also started: 5 Some Abbey 8.7, 2 Coupon 7.8, 6 Nunumi 7.0. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 16 l-ssec. WELTER HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Sefen furlongs.

2 Gay Queen, 8.0 (Eastwood) 1 9 Sartolite, 8.2 2 1 Gay Bird, 8.5 3

Also started: 10 No Response 9.3, 6 Rapid Rose 8.7, 5 Bitters 8.6, 3 Captain Wai 8.4, 11 Hiero 8.0, 7 Flaming Ray 8.0, 8 Horatius 8.0, 4 Saxette 8.0.

Won by a neck, three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 30sec. BRUNNER HANDICAP,' of 105 sovs. Six and a-half furlongs. 2 Moratorium, 8.1 (Shaw) ....: 1 l Hallownoon, 8.7 2 3 Viewpoint, 8.0 3 Also started : 4 Prince Charleroi 8.1, 5 Lord Leslie 7.13.

Won by two lengths, one length between second and third. Time, lmin. 23 l-ssec.

SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. GREYMOUTH, Jan. 1. The Greymouth Jockey Club’s second day attracted a very large attendance. The weather was fine, with a slight sprinkling of rain. The going was good. Results: TRIAL STAKES, of 100 sovr. Five Furlongs and a-half. All 8.9. 5 Ellah (Gunn) 1 1 Motor Smash 2 2 The Atom 3 Also started: 3 South Inch and Cash Box (coupled), 6 Miss Addington, 4 Nunumi. Won by half a length, same distance between second and third. Time, lmin. 11 2'-ssec. i FLYING HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. ■ 1 Heisler, 8.4 (McGuire) 1 ' 2 Moorland, 10.0 2 1 Saxette, 7.3 3 | Also started: 3 Big Push 8.5, 5 , Some Abbey 8.1, 6 Gaslight 7.3. Time, ! lmin. 16 2-ssec. ! GREYMOUTH CUP, of 350 sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 3 Goosestep, 8.6 (Cotton) 1 . -1 Margaret Birney, 9.0 2 j 8 Piccaninny, 7.7 3 ! Also started: 5 Prince Ferouz 8.12, 2 Taboo 8.12, 7 Corinthic 8.8, 1 Ophir * 5.4, 6 Steel Bar 8.3.

Won by a length, same distance between second and third. Time, 2min. lOsec.

WALTON MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 105 sovs. Six furlongs and a-half. 2 Corn Riggs, 9.0 (Cotton) 1 4 Hallownoon, 8.8 i.... 2 1 Moratorium, 8.10 3 Also started: 5 Para 8.6, 3 Viewpoint 7.11, 6 Caliburn 7.10, 7 Flying Master 7.8.

Won by a length, a length and ahalf between second and third. Time, lmin. 22 l-ssoc.

SECOND HURDLES, of 125 sovs. One mile and a-half.

1 Tenterfield, 11.7 (Gunn) 1 4 Lord Leslie, 9.0 2 2 Hokioi, 10.12 3 Also started: 3 Ring Abbey 10.6. Won by a length, two lengths between second anr third. Time, 2min. 48sec.

NEW YEAR HANDICAP, of 110 sovs Six furlongs.

1 Nincompoop, 10.4 (Campbell) ... 1 4 Wharfedale, 8.10 2 2 Gay Bird, 7.5 3

Also started: 3 Will Oakland 9.4, 5 Motor Smash 7.3.

Won by a neck each way. Time, lmin. 15 4-ssec.

HIGH-WTIGHT HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 Saxette, 8.0 (Eastwood) 1 2 Corn Rigs, 9.10 2 4 No Response, 9.0 3 Also started: 1 All Gold ,9.11, 8 Caliburn 8.9, 7 Bitters 8.4, 6 Captain Wai 8.2, 9 Horatius 8.0, 5 Flaming Ray 8.0, 10 Hiero 8.0. Won by a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 29 4-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 105 sovs. Five furlongs and a-half. 2 Heisler, 8.11 (McGuire) ... 1 6 Some Abbey, 8.6 2 3 Noto, 8.0 3 Also started: 1 Clontarf 9.13, 5 Paphian 9.2, 4 Lytup 7.11. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 9 l-ssec. TO-MORROW’S GREYMOUTH ACCEPTANCES.

Novice Handicap, of 100 sOVs. Five furlongs and a-half. —Motor Smash, Cash Box 9.0, Nunumi, Lord Middleton, The Atom 8.5. Third Hurdles, of 125 sovs. One mile and a-half.—Tenterfield 12.5<, Hokioi 10.7, Oriflamb 10.4, King Abbey 10.0, North Inch 9.12, Flying Master, Lord Leslie, Lord Ashlea 9.3, Ellah, Hiero 9.0.

President’s Handicap, of 150 sovs. One mile.—Margaret Birney 9.3, Prince Ferouz 8.10, Taboo 8.9, Ophir 8.5, All Gold 8.4, Para 8.1, Steel Bar 8.0, No Response 7.13, Viewpoint, Piccaninny 7.10, John Dix, Flaming Ray 7.0. Omoto Handicap, of 110 sovs. Six furlongs.—Nincompoop, 10.10, Moorland 10.1, Clontarf 9.13, Heisler 9.11, All Gold 8.8, Big Push 8.3, Gay Bird, Prince Charleoi 7.8, Sasham 7.7, Captain Wai 7.0.

Borough Handicap, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Corinthic 9.7, Hallownoon 8.11, Moratorium 8.10, Some Abbey 8.9, No Response 8.2, Note 8.1, Caliburn 7.8, Lytup 7.6, Coupon 7.5, Motor Smash 7.3, Gaslight 7.2, Cash Box, The Atom 7.0. Blair Memorial Handicap, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Nincompoop 10.10, Moorland 10.1, . Heisler 9.11, Corinthic 9.6, Silver Tray 8.11, Birthmark 8.8, Coupon 7.5. Ahaura Welter Handicap, of 130 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Corn Rigs 10.3, Birthmark 9.7, Steel Bar 9.5, Gay Queen 9.0, Viewpoint 8.12, Saxette 8.11, Rapid Rose 8.6, Lord Leslie 8.5, Sartolite 8.5, Bitters 8.2, Ascetic, Captain Wai, Flaming Ray, Horatius, Hiero 8.0.

Farewell Handicap, of 105 sovs. Six furlong:! and a-half. —Clontarf 9.11, Corn Rigs 9.5, Piccaninny 8.13, Will Oakland, Wharfdale 8.11, Hallownoon 8.9, Moratorium 8.8, Kilris 8.6, Para 8.2, No Response 8.0, Peho 7.11, Caliburn, Prince Charleroi 7.6, Sasham 7.5, John Dix 7.0.

WYNDHAM MEETING

PINK TERRACE WINS CUP

INVERCARGILL, Jan. 1

The Wyndham Racing Club’s annual meeting was held to-day in beautiful weather, and there was a large attendance. The course was in good order. The totalisator handled £21,966, against £19,827 10s last year, Results: New Year Hurdles, of 175 sovs. One mile and five furlongs.—l Radiac, 10.12 (A. Wormald), 1; 2 Kapuna, 10.0, 2; 3 Kaikahu, 10.6, 3. Also started: 7 Soldiers’ Pride, 4 Greenstone, 6 Atapo, 5 Maungamoe, 8 Markby. Won by half a length, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, 2min 59see. Markby broke a leg and was destroyed. Trial Plate Handicap, of 115 sovs. Five furlongs.—4 Top Gear, 8.3 (B. Brodie). 1; 2 Sparkling Eyes, 8.3, 2; 1 Credit, 8.12, 3. Also started 1 : 3 French Belle, 8 Red Fray, 9 Grand Eclat, 5 Lassie, 6 Taramoa, 7 Ace of Hearts, 10 Ballymena Lass. Won by three-quarters of a length, a head between second and third. Time, lmin 1 l-ssec. Victory Class Trot Handicap '(harness), of 185 sovs.; 4.0) class. Two miles.—6 Roving Don, 48yds behind (R. Armour), 1; 7 Robert Bell, 12yds behind, 2; 4 Nelson McElwyii, 12yds behind, 3. Also started: 13 Wee Spark, ■5 Chiming King, 10 Mac’s Lady, 12 Morning Chimes, 3 Lady Zita, 14 Quo Vadis, 8 Dick Swithin, 11 Chiming Thorpe, 1 Cameo, 9 Aard, 6 Golden Dawn (coupled with winner), 2 Cliimer. Won by two lengths, one length between second and third. Time, 3min 51sec. Wyndham Cup Handicap, of 600 sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—3 Pink Tprraco, 7.8 (C. Eastwood), 1; 9 Cupidon, 7.12, 2; 1 Vaward, 7.13, 3. Also started: 2 Overdrawn, 8 Roseday, 6 Full Swing, 3 Dismantle, 5 Geranial, 7 Doleful Ditty. Won by a length and’ahalf, one length between second and third. Time, 2min 6sec. Mimihau Hack Handicap, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs.—l Blnck Duke, 8.8 (N. C. Dwyer), 1; 4 Soldier’s Hope, 7.12, and 3 Cassolette, 7.0 (dead heat) 3. Also started: 6 Spearmaid, 4 Battle Flag (coupled with Soldier’s Hope), 7 Quickform, 5 Gipsy Maid, 2 King Balboa, 9 Vogue, 8 Mudlark. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 14sec. President’s Handicap, of 220 sovs. Six furlongs.—7 Bugle Note, 7.4 (L. J. Ellis), 1; 1 Baldowa, 8.13, 2; 6 Miss Winkie, 7.10, 3. Also started: 2 Lava, 4 Arpent, 3 Eaton Bells, 5 Jack o’ Lantern, 8 Francaise, 9 Bright Mark. Won by half a length, a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 13 2-5 sec. Diggers’ Trot (saddle), of 145 sovs.; 3.43) class. One mile and a-half. 5 Queen Betty, scr. (A. Rattray), 1; 4 Wallace Mack, 48vds behind, 2; 2 Sunstorm, scr., 3. Also started: 10 Last Bell, 7 Young Bingen, 14 Toby Tyllun. 12 Ferry Stream, 8 Dick Swithin, 9 Gillie Cnllum, 1 Jock’s Pal. 13 Silbcn, 6 Matty’s Boy, 3 First Toll, 11 King Pointer. Won by two lengths

and a-half, a length between second and third. Time, 3min 37 2-ssec. Visitors’ Hack Handicap, of 160 sovs. One mile.—3 Blue Dragoon, 8.8 (F. E. Jones), 1; 1 Wingatui, 7.8, 2; 4 Obligio, 7.10, 3. Also started: 7 King Cup, 6 Divinial, _9 Boughleen Dhoun, 2 Glenham, 8 Fairy. Tidings, 5 Strathnavar. Won by a nose, eight lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 43sec. WAIKOUAITI MEETING. JOHN BRADBURY WINS THE CUP. DUNEDIN, Jan. 2. The Waikouaiti races _ were held in fine weathr. The totalisator handled £18,895 10s., aaginst £17,568 last year. Results:— Trial Plate.—2 .Royal Kilt, 1; 3 Wise Counsellor, 2; 1 Princess Mafalda, 3. Time, lmin 18see. Bray Memorial Handicap, of 180 sovs. Five furlongs.—7 Gold Town, 7.3, 1; 4 Rosenor, 8.2, 2: 1 Dancing Days 8.3, 3. Waikouaiti Cup, of 400- sovs. One mile and a quarter. 1 John Bradbury, 8.4 1; 2 King Sol, 7.0 2; 3 Corn Money, 8.5 3. Time 2min 12 2-ssec.. New Year Trot, of 160 sovs. One mile and a half.—l Kinney Dillon, scr, 1; 2 Pando Pointer, 36yds behind, 2; 4 Logan Park, 24yds behind, 3. Time, 3min 40 3-ssec. Welter Handicap, of 160 sovs. One mile.—4 Wise Counsellor, 9.0, 1; 1 Shandre, 9.13, 2; 3 Jolly Glad, 9.9, 3. Time, lmin 46 l-ssec. Hawkesbury Hack Handicap, of 135 sovs. Six furlongs.—2 Gay Sonnet, 8.1, 1; 3 Lady Dilatory, 7.9, 2; 4 Real Glad, 8.1, 3. Time, lmin 16 2-5 sec. Domain Trbt Handicap, of 160 sovs. One mile.—ls Hereweka, 12yds behind, 1; 9 Logan Queen, 48yds behind, 2; 7 Merrigal, scr., 3. Time, 2min 24 4-5 sec.

Orbell Stakes Handicap, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs.—3 Gold Mint, 7.7, 1; 4 Arrowmir, 7.11, 2: 5 Hurdy Gurdy, 7.11, 3.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA.

THE V.R.C. MEETING

MELBOURNE, Jan. 2. At the V.R.C. races yesterday the principal events resulted as follow: STANDISH HANDICAP, of 800 sovs. Six furlongs. Quintus, by Valais—Desmine, 9.11 1 Yea Princess, 7.5 2 Robespierre, 8.8 3 Eighteen started. Won by half a length. Time, 1.121. BAGOT HANDICAP, of 830 sovs. One mile and a half.

Longworthy, by Roseworthy—Longueville, 8.0 ..' 1 Eridanus, 8.5 2 Tookarby, 9.0 3 Nine started. Won by a neck. Time, 2.33.—Press Association.

SYDNEY, Jan. 2

For the Tattersall’s races on Saturday there was fine weather and the going was good. TATTERSALL’S CLUB CUP, of 1790 sovs. One mile and a half. Tibbie, by Mountain King—Lady

Mehi, 7.5 1 Bacchus, 7.9 Strongbow, 9.1 * Twelve started. Won by half a neck Time, 2.32l.—Press Association.

TROTTING. AUCKLAND MEETING. ASSOCIATION HANDICAP TO ESCAPADE. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, Dec. 31. The concluding day of the Auckland Trotting Club’s summer meeting was held under good conditions. The weather was fine, and there was a large attendance. The track was in good order. The totalisator handled £56,196 10s, compared with £59,452 for the corresponding day last year. Additional results: NEW YEAR HANDICAP (harness), of 500 sovs. ; 4.48 class. Two miles. 4 The Tartar, 48yds behind (G. Patou) 1 7 Wimmera King, 60yds behind ... 2 3 Trampfast, scr ••••• 3 Also started: 2 Elzear, 13 Golden Gate, 12 Roi Alto. 8 Gold Sovereign, 9 Some Jazz, 1 Real The Great, 10 Nelson McKinney, 11 Wild Nut, 6 Ngatira, 5 Toll Chimes, 14 Wallroou. Won by a head, a length between second and third. Time, 4min 41sec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (harness), of 500 sovs.; 4.40 class. Two miles. 3 Marshal Neil, 24yds behind (L. F. Berkett)- v 1 4 Nimble Direct, 24yds behind ... 2 15 Buz Buz, scr. 3 Also started: 18 Billy Whiz, 6 port 10 Florent, 14 Ruapere, 11 Gold Jacket, 17 Uncle Bert, 12 Reliance, 7 Luvan 5 Don Douglas, 13 Respect, 9 Colehil", 2 Kotuku Jack, 16 Woodvale, 8 Hoon Hay. 1 Machine Gun. Won by three-quarters of a length, half a length between second and third. Tijhe, 4min 37sec. ONSLOW HANDICAP (harness), of 500 sovs.; 2.13 class. One mile. 2 Nelson Fame, 12yds behind (S. M. August) 1 1 Nelson Derby, 36yds behind 2 6 All Bell, scr 3 Also started: 2 Ben Lomond, 7 Glandore, 5 Bonny Logan, 4 Prince Pointer, 3 Acron. Won by three lengths, one length between second and third. ASSOCIATION TROT HANDICAP (harness), of 600 sovs.; 4.40 class. Two miles. 5 Escapade, 72yds behind (R. B. Barry) * 2 Waikaha, 72yds behind 2 1 Napland, 84yds behind 3 Also started: 7 A 1 Mack, 4 Ngatira. 3 Peter Swift 6 Bonny Spec, 1 Pet© Peter (coupled with Napland). PREMIER HANDICAP (harness), of 500 sovs.; 2.50 class. One mile and a-quarter. 8 Lord Nepean, scr. (S. M. August) 1 2 Jewel Pointer, 12yds behind ... 2 4 Nelson Tasker, scr 3 Also started: 9 Master Councillor, 1 Don Douglas, 12 Huon Grattan, 6 Cute Lad 5 Anselm, 10 Wallroon, 7 Starunoor,’ 11 Lady Dunmore, 11 Goldman, 1 Holly Boy (coupled with Don Douglas). Won by a nose, one length and a-halt between second arid third. Time, 2min 48 4-ssec.

CANTERBURY PARK MEETING. PETER BINGEN WINS BIG HANDICAP. Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, Jan. 1. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting was held to-day at Addington in perfect weather. The totalisator handled £37,995. INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (harness), of 200 sovs.; 3.42 class. One mile and a-half. 8 The Toff, 84yds. behind (J. Bryce, junr.) ••••■• 1 2 Nourmahal, 24yds. behind ~.,...u 2

1 Rose Audo, 36yds. behind

Also started : 9 Mushroom, _ 7 Mat Audubon, 10 Todd Bingen, 6 Rita Vivian, 3 Bonwood, 5 Wildbine, 4 Herbilwyn, 11 Lady Fan, 12 Little Logan. Won by a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 3min. 29 1-5 sec. TEMPLETON HANDICAP (harness), of 200 sovs.; 3.35 class. One mile and a-half. 2 Bob Logan, 36yds. behind (F. Holmes) 1 6 Loggai Lily, scr 2 8 Kibiringi, 12yds. behind_ 3 Also started: 4 Dillon Gold,_ 12 Kyama, 1 Great Earl, 17 His Majesty, 13 Golden Bubble, 10 Direct Todd, 14 Marie Dillon, 11 Exclusive, 3 Planet, 16 Huon Denver, 7 Doris Dillon, 21 Rewanui, 15 Genuine, 18 Auto Minto, 9 Alvira, 19 Maud Logan, 20 Peter King, 5 Terence Dillon. Won by a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 3min. 25 4.ssec. CANTERBURY HANDICAP (harness) of 1000 sovs.; 4.31 class. Two miles. 2 Peter Bingen, 36yds. behind (J. R. Kennerley) 1 1 Black Admiral, 36yds. behind ... 2 7 Ouimet, scr 3 4 The Sheik, 96yds; behind 4 Also started: 5 Loganwood, 4 Roicole (bracketed with The Sheik), 2 Logan Chief (bracketed with the winner), 3 Onyx, 6 Waitaki Girl. Won by four lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, 4min. 28sec. LYTTELTON HANDICAP (saddle), of 210 sovs.; 3.35 class. One mile and a-half. 1 Locanda Child, 24yds. behind (Butterfield) 1 4 Zolock Palm, 24yds. behind 2 3 Alvira, 24yds. behind 3 Also started: 7 Conara, 14 Nepia, 12 Tahoe, 15 Huon Denver, 5 Wairua, 2 Van Rich, 6 Blue Thorpe, 9 Grey Cloud, 10 Pretty Pointer, 8 Killinchy, 13 Nipper, 11 Homer. Won by one and a-half lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 3miu. 27 3-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (harness), of 250 sovs; 4.48 class. Two miles. 6 Duke Bingen, scr. (R. W. Franks) 1 4 Frisco Beau, 24yds. behind 2 10 Le Todd, 108yds. behind 3 Also started: 3 Mount Royal, 7 Nelson Bell, 9 Randolph, 11 Wild Hebe, 5 Lady Fan, 1 Y’oung Carbine and Bingenette (bracketed), 2 Peter McKinney, 8 Bundaberg. Won by four lengths, twelve lengths between second and third. Time, 4min. 42 3-ssec.

ISLINGTON HANDICAP (harness), of 300 sovs.; 2.48 class. One mile and a quarter. 1 St. Maura, scr. (F. G. Holmes)... 1 9 Golden Devon, 24yds bhd 2 2 Bessie Logan, scr 3 Also started, 2 Talent, 7 Succession, 14 Vera Logan, 8 Wharepiana, 4 Ivy Audubon and Brentloc (bracketed), 11 Dixie Fox, 10 Macaranda, 12 Fight Ever, 5 Taurekareka, 15 Willie Logan, 13 Dillon Wilkes, 1 Betty Logan (bracketed with winner). Won by a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2.45 3-5. RAILWAY HANDICAP (saddle), of 250 sovs.; 2.18 class. One mile.

2 Bingen Lad, scr. (M. B. Edwards) 1 1 Final McKinney, 12yds bhd 2 6 Macanda, 12yds blid 3 Also started: 3 Reta, 5 Winnie Dillon, 8 Nipper, 10 Lady Wildwood, 7 Pearl Coronado, 4 Lord Bingen, 9 Lady Wayward, 11 Tarzan, 12 Darknite. ' , , i Won by four lengths, a head between second and third. Time, 2.15 4-5. AU REVOIR HANDICAP (harness), of 250 sovs.; 2.18 class. One mile. 5 Master Audo, scr. (McDermott) 1 2 High Jinks, scr - 9 Hydaspes, scr 3 Also started: 1 Berenice, 6 Drone, 13 Harold Child, 4 Harold Thorpe, 7 Macanda, 3 Ruginve, 12 Stormy, 11 Prince Lyons, 10 Ben Dillon, 8 Diamond Child, 14 John Pointer. Won by two lengths, five lengths between second and third. lime, 2.15 2-5. _____