SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 10013, 27 December 1895, Page 6

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SUMMER

MEETING. President, Colonel Dawson; vice-president, Mr. . Thoj, Motrin: stewards Messrs. W. R. Bloomfield, A. Buckhnd, 111 -hard Puder, A; llanna, II T. Oorrie, Alfred KMd, 11. O. No an, J. C. Smith. W. D. Holgate; committee, Messrs. A. lluckland, A. Clark, J. Dickey, Retard Under, H. T. Gi'riie, J. Kirkwood, W. McLaughlin, Thomas Morrin, X. A. Nathan, J. Russell, 11, Thompson, 3. P. A. Thilson; lion, jndee, Major Banks; lion, treasurer, Mr. J. Dickey; hand!capper, M*. J. O. Evett; star er, Mr. cores Cults; Clerk of scales, Mr. F. W. Marks; Clerk of course, Mr. A. Selby; secretary, Mr. W. Peiciul.

FIRST DAT. The Auckland Racing Club yesterday inaugurated their Summer Meeting under the most favourable auspices. The weather was beautifully fine, and though at some periods King Sol shone out with such brilliancy as to make the heat felt, there was always a nice northerly breeze blowiii*, which prevented the heat from being c >pres«ive. The attendance was very Ir.rge, in fact, it is estimated as the largest that Las ever assembled At Ellerslie on "Cup Day." The scene on the lawn during the afternoon was a most animated one, and the costumes worn being quite in keeping with the season, lite spectacle was most pleasing. The racing was allowed to flag a little; and the last race was not started until well on to six o'clock, which was an hour behind the time stated on the programme. With this exception the meeting was admirably conducted, and the arrangements left uo cause for complaint. The totalisator arrangements were under the superintendence of Mr. W. Blomtield, and were carried out to entire satisfaction. During the afternoon the sum of £971!) was passed through the machines, which shows an increase of 545 over last year record. Th.j band, under the leadership of Mr. J. Impey, enlivened the proceedings with some excellent music, which was listened to with mu''h acceptation. Thecatering.it the grandstand was. as usual, in the hands of Mr. Thomas McEivin, of the City Bullet, and it is needless to say that the arrangements of that department were well carried out. . What might have proved a most serious accident occurred during the running of the Cup. As the horses were coming into the straight at the conclusion of that race The Possible fell, and Pegasus, who was running immediately in his wake, toppled over him; while Fully and Impulse, galloping on to the prostrate hotses, also came down. Fortunately, no serious results followed from the accident. Quintan, the rider of Impulse, and Dawes, the rider of The Possible, each got off with a severe shaking: while Rean and Call, the respective riders of Pegasus and Folly, were uninjured. The programme opened with the Trial Handicap, for which a field of seven went to the post. Musketry was mado favourite in the paddock, but on the outside machine Doris carried a deal more, money than the southern colt. The outsider, Lord Dunluce, was responsible for mo3t of the ruuning, but once in the straight he was done with, and Musketry taking command at the Derby Stand tlie result was never afterwards seriously in doubt, the son of Maxim getting home a couple of lengths in front of D iris. There were no withdrawals from the Foal Stakes, and when the time arrived for the seven youngsters to be prepared for the two-year-did race there was much excitement to obtain a look at the contestants. St. Paul was the first to emerge from th? paddock on to the course, and as the son of St. L-*ger appeared in blooming health and moved very freely there was plenty of evidence to show that old John Chaafe hail made the necessary improvement in his colt since he was last seen out in the spring; and the veteran trainer made no secret that those opposed to St. Paul would require to get over the journey in very swift time to beat his representative. Armilta, who looked in great nick and wonderfully composed in temperament, rattled off her preliminary in a very taking manner, and she carried more than double the money of any of the other contestants which showed that the stable from whioh she hails were sanguiue of her prospects. Mr. Stead's horses are invariably so attractive that it ueeds scarcely be said his representatives Uniform and Epaulet came in for a large amount of inspection. Both are really nice colts, Uniform, though a bit on the small side, is a compact bay and has a very racy look about him, while Epaulet is a brown, his coat being freely shot through with urey hairs, and he look? like one that with a bit more time will be heard of. There is nothing of the "show gentleman" about Defiance, albeit lie is a good-looking hard wear and tcir sort of cus- ! tomer with an honest look about him. Antares | is still the slab lie was in the spring, and lie ; failed to please. I here was very little delay j at the p'>st, the youngsters being all in a most | composed spirit. The start, however, was a ' mo.n unfortunate one, for just as .Mr. Cutts sent the barrier up in despatching them on their journey, Defiance and Epaulet whipped round, and were loft. St. Paul, who was quickly into his stride, was the first to commence, and with trie exception of a slight flag a furlong and a-half from home, lie really never left the issue in doubt, eventually winning by two lengths from the favourite Ar milla. St. Paul was bred by Mr. W. Percival, the popular secretary of the A.R.C., and was sold at the last Wellington Park sale for 4"> guineas. When the number board was hoisted for the Cup, it was found that First Nelson and Yaminerschooner were to be absentees, and a field of eight was left in to contest the principal race of the meeting. St. Hippo having been so lone off the turf,the public were extremely anxious to obtain a look at Mr. Nathan's crack, and, as a consequence, his box was fairly mobbed, lie was generally vi.ted to be on the big side, albeit his coat bore quite a satin-like look about it; and his party were sanguine that he would win. The Possible, who looked in great heart, was made favourite, and it was a known fact that, his connections fancied his chance highly. Impulse seemed to be a little above himself, vet the manner in which he moved in his preliminary tliowed him to be in capital nick. No fault could lie found with the respective conditions of Dreamland, Folly, and Anita, aid the firstnained had acquitted herself so well in her training work that, it was the general opinion amongst the course watchers that if the favourites were to be beaten the daughter of Cadogmi was the one most likely to accomplish it. Little time was wasted when the horses arrived at the post, and

Mr. Cutts seizins; an opportune moment, he despatched them on their journey to an excellent start. After the first furlong was coniulcted, Quiltiri took up the running, and leading the field at a pace that was not by any means fast, he was first into the straight, and holding his own, he held command down to the bottom turn, where Dreamland shot up, and joined him in the lead. That pair raced locked together to the cutting, at which point Dreamland was half a length in front. A little further on Anita put in a strong run, and she was level with the leaders when they entered upon the last four furlongs. Holding her own for a fen' strides, Anita shot away, and she was first into the straight just clear of Quiltiri, who was now in difficulties. As St. Hippo was seen to be still racing strongly a loud crv went up in his favour as they straightened themselves nut to finish the journey, hut Anita kept her big opponent at bay, and the daughter of King Quail, drawing away, she ran home three lengths in front of the top weight. The victory of Anita came as a great surprise to most people, and she was one of the outsiders of the field. The owners of the mare, though by no means holding strong hopes of Anita defeating her opponents, were quietly confident that she would be closer to the leaders than generally expected. Anita, who was bred by her owners, was got by King Quail from Anna, who in turn is a daughter of Musket and the Traducer mare Florin, so that it will he recognised she possesses some great winning strains of blood. The pace in the Cup was at no time what might be termed severe, and Mr. Stead, who struck the various distances with tile watch, kindly gave the record to the press representatives as follows: — Halfmile, s(ijs.; 6 furlongs, 3m. 205.; 1 mile, I in. 535.; IJ mile, 2in. '29.<. ; IJ miles, 2m. 4(iis.; 2 miles, 3in. Js. The official time was a quarter of a second faster than that given by Mr. Stead. Eight horses were weighed out for the Hurdle Race, Dante being made favourite. Knapsack cut out the running at a great rate during the early stages of the race, hut lie was done with seven furlotigsfifrom home, when Ladybird obtained til" lead, and though Dante put in a strong challenge over the last half-mile, Ladybird never surrendered the lead, and finishing gamely she defeated the favourite by half alength, amid much .excitement. A protest was entered against Ladybird, on the ground that her rider had interfered with Dante; but after hearing the evidence the stewards disallowed it. Six horses went '.o the nost for the Railway Handicap, for which Forma was made favourite, and after .St. Kilda and Miss Nelson had been respon ,ible for a sound pace over the first four furlongs, Forma went to the front, and coming on, won the race in excellent style. A great crowd of IS youngsters was weighed out for the Nursery Handicap, the Dunedin filly, St. Ouida, being made favourite. Directly the barrier went up St. Ouida took up the -mining, and leading all the way ! she lasted long enough to win by a head from I Lady Anna. The Pony Cup attracted a field of ten, and it resulted in a victory for Talisman, I who won by three lengths from Mavourneen. ! A good-looking field of seven went to the . post for the Christmas Handicap, Mr. Stead's 1 volt Mauser being installed favourite. After

they had raced over the firnfc furlong Fabulist went to the front, and taking his opponents along at a souud pace, he was first to the home turn. Here St. Regel drew level with him, and the pair fighting out a stiff battle alt the way, excitement rao high. For a few strides passing the Derby stand St. Kegel seemed to Imvo slightly the best of his opponent; but Fabulist came again very gamely, and secured the verdict by a neck. The following ace tho details of the racing

Trial Handic>p of IMsnvs; second horse to receive lOsots out of the stake, For three-yoar-olds and upwards. Seven furlongs,

In. Out. 84 78-Mr. O. O. Stead's b c Musketry, 3yr.\ by Maxim-Flattery, Bst 91b (Derrott) 1 81 134—Mr. George Wright's ch in Doris, 4yrs, I In st. I,e^er— Ophelia, Sat- lib (B. Vf»\Uam«) 2 I 28 9-Mr. A. Davis' eh g Vcone, 6yrs. by St. Acoiiito, "a III" (Davis) .. 3 I 7 9—Mr. J 11. How's cli h First Nelson, 6yra, M Sib (J. Stewart) .. •• 0 | 1 O-Mr J. C. B .oth's b m Captivity, fcyrs, "st Mb (Perry) 0 7 6 —Mr. J. I.owtlier's cli b Lord Dunluce, | 4yrs, "st (Bird) .. 0 5 2-Mr. Thonus Hudson's b f Merry Maid, 3yrs, fist 121b (Kelly) 0 29-Major F N. George's ch m Heart of Oak, syrs, 6-t 8lb~( Harrison) .. .. 0 4 Mr. .1. Clmfe's b s, Froir.ignac, 4yrs, fist 71b (Chaiff) 0 1 2-Mr. Elston's cli c Commodore, 3yrs, Cst "lb (Jelling*) „ .. .. - 0 ■220 254 The Held jumped away in f lir order, tho colours of Doris being most prominent when they moved off. A- they entered up m the second furlong of the journey Lord Dunluce took eommtlll, and closely attended by Doris and Musketry, the son of St. l,eger led op the tuck stretch, across tbo 'op, and into the striiglit When tile r heads were fairly in a line for home, Musketry improved his position, and taking command at the Derby stand, he c line on and won by two lengths from Doris, who in turn was a length in front of her stable mate A cone I.ord Dunluce wis fourth. Time, lm. 23Js. Dividends; In-ide, £2 7s; outride, IS-i. Grf.kt NourilEßX Foal Sr*KKS of SOOsovs, added to a sweep-take of lo.ovs-ich; saco d horse to receive ;>itsuvs, and third horse 2.">sovs from die stake. For two-year-old-". 1 oils. 8-t lulb; (lilies and geldings. Sat Mb. Six furlong-. In. Out. 106 Stf—Mr. John Ohaafe's li c St. Paul, by St. Satauelli (.1. Clliafe). .. 1 27b 255— . Thomas Morrin'.s b f Arm ilia, by Castor- ocklace (Williams).. .. 2 12 17—Messrs. Alison Brother*' ch c Nestor, by St. I.«ger—Taiuora (.Mo rigan) .. 3 9 12—Mr. John Chaife's h,- AuUres, by Castor llililill'. t'hiafei -■ 0 SI SI —Mr. li li. st,iid's li c Uniform, by llotchki>s —Kormo d'eirettj . .. 0 135 S6 —Hon J. I). Ormonl's cli c Defiance, by Dreadnought-l.eg icy (Hobm i) .. 0 29 41—Mr. fi. (J Stead's iir c Epaulet, by Medallion—Dudu (Coimop) .. „ 0 6)7 &31 St. Paul jump"d oil in front, whiltj l.pauletand Detlinco swerving tvlieu the barrier went up. that pair were left it ']'• poit si. Paul allowed the way into the cutting a length in front of Nestor and An'ares, who we-v ricmg together a couple of lengths in front of Armilli and Uniform. Itacing up to the half-mile >st, St Paul increase! his a-lvaniase l" a coup 0 of lengths, Nestor being still his most immediate attendant, three length-* in front of \rmilla, who could lie seen miking up her ground in tine style; nil hefo'O the, got to the strlight til- daughter of Castor was in second place. St. Piu! seemed to dig a little a*, they ra« - up la the Derby stand, but directly his rider shook his whip it him he drew away again from Armilla, and coming home as straight a- .in arrow he w-m ny two length-. Armilli in turn was two lengths in front of Nestor, with filiform fourth. Time, lui. ISs. Dividends: lu-nle, £5 tfs. outside, £5 17s.

At CKUS'I) Ct'P of OOOsovs; second horse to rerec'ivo SISOVJ, and thud bors- 2)sov< out of tho stake, for three-year-olds and upwards, Two miles.

In Out. 00 01—Mr. R. urge's b m \nita, 4yrs, by King Qii ill—Anna, list 'Jib, including -Jib over (llauiiil Mid;

232 295—Mr. I. I). Nil hill's li hS. Hippo, 6yr<, lIV St. l,egur—Hippmu, list 'Jib (Derelt) - 113 126—Mr. I). McKinnnn's br in Dreamland, a:ed, l»y Oilojjan— Siesu, 7st 4ln (C.i.s. Islon) 3 367 310— >. H Gollan's h h The Possible, syrs, by NordftufeliH —lleali* ition, sst Tlb(l)awi-i| fell 88 OS-Mr Junes Bradley's h k Impulse, life I, by .St. — Aiila. i'l -lb (Q'lintiHi) Ml 79 !15-Mij" r I l '. Nelson George's cli h Pegasus, Syrs, by Nelson-Tenaiubn, 7st ?lb (l(ean) 'oil 33 11—Mr. J. Muir's bmi Mly, .-lie.!, by t'iipliTiitcir— The Jilt. ~.-»t Mb (Hall) fell 69 60—Mr. V. Hani-' blk g tlmlliri, 3>rs, by Quilt —Wnitiri (Don. van) .. ..0 1013 10S9 When the barrier want up Impulse, Folly, and Pegasus were the tlrst on their legs. Quilt iri and Ann. coming next As they swept into the cutting, ljuiltiti lulled into li • lead, <n-l he led | Impulse a length, Petasus b-'init e • , se lundv hut i ) lnnttli awa , with Folly in I urtli pine, while i A lira, The Pos-ible. St Hipp'. an«l IheiinUiid j were at he tail end of the Held, ljuiltiri increased I his advantage to two lengths .is they swept across , the top stretch, and lie wa> first into the straight, ( Here the field hunched up in las they no -1 pi>t the , stand, Imou'.-e an-1 I'ena-M.s .vere only half i i length iway fioin 'lie lnnle . Dreaiulan I, Anita, I >t. Hippo and The Possible Mining n that ordei. In the Hill to the li ittom tun Dreamlind da.di-d | up io tj nltiri. ami a-* * hey went out of the straight , the fuiiner was within half a length of tli • Southern ccldiits, will I'dly I** l Quill in ! and It'earal i 'd wore still raeing together as they j enteral up 'M t'l" back str-'ch l olly being hi*«i. i Impulse fourth, with St. H\pp the IWble, and \nita following in thit orde .As they eiierea i th« cutting Dreamland wis in f • ont <►! Quiltiri, I Peijosib and M. limp • racing t iget-her, while nita, i coming with a long sustained run, got up l»*vel witn 1 the leaders, and atiei ni.'iujs_ with th« mf»r a few strides th>* daughter of Kim: tjual drew a ay, and held * length *•!* image «.f Q .il iri .ml t. Hippo, a-« they rounded into the str kin.where The Possible, Folly, Impulse,and PegaMt*» !»dl A h-n their li ads we e fair yin a line for home Derreit made hi-« if -rt on St. Hippo, and as they rac»*d up to 'he D-*rby Stand ii looked for an instant an if the top weight would patch the lead-r, but th« son of >t. L ger was fairly in trouble before they got to the lawn rails and Anita drawing a«'*v w.m by three lengths, St. H-ppo defeating Dreamland by two lengths f r second honours, while Quiltiri was fourth. Tim", 3m. 375. Dividends : Inside, £lo 19s; outside, £15 17s. MXSERS OF iIL bUKLAND CUP.

Handicap IK'Role Race of 120 sots; seconl horse to receive l.'isors out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles. In. Out.

81102—Mr. It It. Sklpwilh's b m Ladybird, fiyrs, by Carbineer— Winnie, 10-t (Kermis) 1 172 168—Mr. .1. T. Mcorc's b p Dante, Gyrs, by Souwester— Julia, list "Jib(J. I/ting) 2 63 60— Ktip'iha To lit.toga's l> g Tiritea, aged, by Hippocampus - Wairuareka, ll.st9lii(lt"dinniiil) 3 S3 77—Mr. IS. ilurk-'* l> e Bombardier, aged, llstftlbf.Morrigaii) 0 69 85—Mr. F. l)u<M'« I) in Pansy, flyrs. 10.it 101b (Wells) 0 26 16—Mr. <!. W. S. Patterson's br g Belmont, aged, i"st:tll>(Mi'.Kiniion) .. .. 0 71 75—Mr. (V. Carrie's hi g Disturb nice, aged, Ost 121b, including lib over (.M«anln;i I 0 31 17—Mr. J. Moon's bg Knap-auk, 4yrs, 'Jit 51b (A. Williams) _ 0 692 580 Directly they worn sent on their journey. Knapsack commenced to m.ikn the p ice a cracker, an I as they need into th« cutting, lie wis fully i dozen lengths in front ■>( ladybird, was running second. Knaps irk held Ins coiinu m-.liiii lead into the straight. but at the third hurdle Ladybird wjis within Ave lengths of him, Dante and Bombardier being most, prominent of the others. As they drew lip to the fifth hurdle ladybird id cauiht ICtnpsack, Dante Mill racing well, being third, Di»:urti ance, Tiritea, Pansy, Boinuar tier, and B-dinont followin •in that order. As they raced through tint ratline Dante took second place, a length away front l.adybinl, and this piir, drawing Way, they were well ahead of 'eir opponents at the seventh hurdles. ladybird led Dante by half a length entering the straight, and tins di-tauce separated tliein when llit-y came to the last hurdle, but th niith Dante here got the inside running, Ladybird had the be*t of the finish, and lasted long enaugh to win by half a length, Tiritea, who came with a late run, being third, Knapsack, Distil banco, llelmont, Bombardier, and Pansy, following in that order. Time, 3m. 525. Dividends: Inside, £6 Or, outside, £5 4s.

Railway Handicap of lOOsots. Second horse to receive lOoOts out of the stake. for three-year-olds and upwards. In. Out. 231 182-Mr. Thomas Morrin's ch f Forma, 3yrs, by Hotchkiss-Vormii, Sit. .'ilb (Davis) 1 68 52-Mes.rs. Alison Itros.'flii Miss Nelson. 3yrs, by Nelson—Torment, 7dt alb (Bird) 2 <7 62—MajorNelson George's b in Anniversary, 4yrs, by Nordenfeldt -Sister Agnes, 6*l tOII> (Harrison) .. 3 160 127—Mr. A. E. ilyeis' It g St. Hilda, flyrs, 3st7lb (Byersi 0 S3 40—Mr. K. Steiinine'H hr It Linstock, 4yrs, Bst 41b (Buchanan) 0 45 20—Mr. O. Brimlilecointie's b c Deadshot, 3yrs,6st lllb (Castloton) „ .. 0 665 4 b!) Si. Kilda, Linstock, and Miss Nelson were the flrtt away, and the first named led into the cutting half a length in front of Miss Nelson, with the othora close handy. St. Hilda and Miss Nelson

raced locked together all the way across the top stretch, when the turn to reached Forma dashed up to the leaders, and the trio were in line as they entered upon the run home. Forma began to leave her opponents before they got to the Derby Stand, and coming on in capital style, she ran home a winner a length in front of Mis* Nelson, after whom came Anniversary and St. Kilda in that order. Time, lojs. Dividends: Inside, £2 6s: outside, £2 Bs. Nursery Handicap of lOOsovs ; second horse to receive lOsovs out of the state. I'or Iwo yearolds. Winner of Great Northern Foal Stakes to carry 101 extra. Five furlongs. In. tint. 230 161—Mr. J. A. McGuiness' b f St. Ouiila, by St. Clair—' mid i, Bst nib (Derrelt) .. 1 55 62 -Mr. U. Burke's b f Lady Anna, by St. Leper- Anna, fist 1011) (Hammond).. 2 115 108— Mr. J.diaafe's be St. Elm -ie, by Castor —Welcome Katie, 7st :0b (J. C'haa(o) 3 85 55—Hon. J. 1). Ormond's br g Oaring, by Dreadnought -Elfln, S.st Blb (Rolisun) 0 12 7—Messrs. Mcl.oud and t'leland 1 -, br c Sabretache, by Cuirassier—lloio, Sst (Da »is) 0 21 14-Mr. W. Walter's br c Snorilfisli, by Hotclikiss- Fishgirl, 7tt 10lb (Quinton) 0 55 32—Messrs. Alison Eros.' cli c Nestor, by St. Tamora, "at 91b (Buchanan) 0 18 12— M. Goodwill's ch g llubin, by Tasm il! -Rubina, "st 71b (I'arrellV. .. 0 8 12-Mr. J. Ch.ufo'.-. be An tares, liyTJastor— Hilda, 7stfilb (Stewart) .. .. 0 11 0-Major F. Nelson fle.irge'.s b g Admiral liawke, by Nelson—Vendetta, 7»t 61b (Kean) 0 4 3-Mr. I). VcGarvey's b c St. Owen, by St. Leger-Ormi, flst Lllb(llall) .. 0 4 2—Mr. Jas Itoulston's ii f Miss Lager, by St. l.ei;er - Wi.inie. (Ist 101b (Bird) .. 0 8 3-• Mr. T. B. Bell's br f Korowal, by Hutch-kit—Ma-ailla, est lOlb(C'isileton).. 0 11 S—Mr. G. liriinblecombe's b f Porangi I'otae, by Castor—Madcap, fist 81b, (Dunn* m) 0 9 2—Mr. 11. Mcllridge's b f Brigantiue, by Brigadier—A vaunt, ost7lii (Natulan) 0 027 4so Si. Ouiila was the tlrst aw.iv, and she led through the cutting, closely attended by Hnbin and Portngi l'ntat. St. tiniiU held a three lengths'advantage i.aiiin: across the top stretch, mil en'ering the st aighi looked like winning easily, but passing >tie Derby stand lady Anna shot up with a strong run, ami challenging the favourite at the lawn rails, the p.iir tomtit nut an exriiin; finish, which terminated in fivciur of St. Oiiida by a Ilea l, St. Klmo being close ban ly in third place. Time, lm. 3Js. Dividends: Insiile, £2 9<; outside, £2 13s. Pony Cur H.tNDICtP oi SOsovs. Second horse to receive lrtsovs, and third horse 6sovs out of the stake. For p.mies 14 han-ls 2 inches and under. For three-yearoids an l upwards. Seven furlongs. In. Hilt. 115 91—Mr. J. 11. Martin's b g Talisman. 3yrs, by Derringer — Nemesis, "st 71b (UiKliananl 1 07 54-Mr. .1 t'l nieiit's cli in Mavoiirneen, aged. !'st 71b (IViinell) 2 99 69—Mr. li Minnie's ch m Silkworm, aged, 7st 51b (■ oniiop) .3 156 l(tl-Mr It Moore'-, ch in Kit, syrs, Sst 211) (l)avi-) 0 39 25—Mr. W. J. lireenwood's b m Cupid, a iced, Ml (Call) 0 19 39-Mr. K. M.iciii in-min's I) m The Dove, aged, S-t (Stewart) .. 0 172 138-Mi. .1. Sutton's b in Fidget, lyr.s, 7st 51b (Bird) 0 '21 11—Mr. A. Iv Closer's eh m Storyteller, •iced, "st Jib (II iniinonil) .. .. 0 31 22-Mr. I'. Jones' br in I.eona, syrs, Ost 101b (Donov.n.) 0 719 55.i I'll# start for this race was considerably delayed owing to The Dove bolting round the course. M iviMirneen wis tile llrst nway when they were sent mi tli.ir journey, and she led throiudi the cut tins : "id across tin- tup sir tell, wheie Ttlisinan caught her, and the latter coming a>*Ny in th" straight ra i home a winner by three lengths. Time, lin GOJs. Dividen Is: Inside, £> lis; outside, £5 9s. Christmas Handicap of loisovs, second horse t • leceire lOvivs ut of the >take. For three-year-olds and upwards. Winner of any handicap after the public, of the weights to carry alb penally. One mile and a-quar;«r. In Out. 125 130-Mr». Wm Duncan's br c Fabulist, 3yrs, by Fabulous — Inisthona, Sst bib (Taylor) 1 19) 134—Mr. A. I-., livers' b .• St. Rogel, 3yrs, by St I.eger—Friendship, 7-.t 121b (J. rhatfe) .2 309 226—Mr.'! (!. Mead's b c Mauser, 3yrs, by Mai in-Auray, rf i lib (l)errntt) . 3 11 17—Mr 0. *V.ight'sbg Pan ply, svrs, Bst 9lh (Willi mis) n 50 2.7—Mr. \. ICldd's b c Kingsuun, 3yrs, 7st 41b (T Mew<rt) 0 15 17—Mr. J.nil"' Komi's ch g Yattenfeldt, ayrs, 7-t (Karrell) 0 17 12—Mr. T. II Hell's b f Mantle, 3yrs, Ost 91b (Castleton) _ .. .. _ 0

747 Ml Whit would have been mi excellent start was spoiled by King-man whipping round when the tur.ier «ent up: ami as a r.-Mih the lasiiun cost lust several length.* Pxs-dng the stand, fabulist-, M mser, and Y'lttenfeldt were ricing in a compact hunch, with St. d'.se handy m-xt. I lac in 4 <iiu nt th" .straight Ki'mlist held half a 1-* Kill's advantme of Y.itteiifel It, while Mauser filling awiy, st Kegel tons thi d place, wnile Kingsman whipped in _ the field. Fabulist showed the way ,il"ii3 ihe ' buck stretch, where S* Reifl father improved hi* p sitioii, and when they iche l the half - mile pint the latter wis second, a !>• pth away from the leader. fabulist w-is tlr-U to th- h«»iiiA turn, but St. Revel was Ifve! with him wht*n their head- wviv tame I I >r li'inn. Tile two If-iden fmich' out a ere battle ill tlifl wiy li'ini", and Fabulist Hnishin.; most gamely stiiu,;lfd on to the end and won a oit interesting race by a neck, Mauser IH'ig three lengths away from St. ll«H in third pace. Time, '-in. 11,. Dividends: Inside, £4 8s; outside, £l 17s.

THAMES JOCKEY CLUB'S MEETING. [BY TELEGRAPH.— OWN' CORRESPONDENT.) Tiiamks Thursday.

I'he first day's races of the Thames Jockey Club's Summer Meeting took place to-day, and was a great success. The attendance on the course was the largest seen for years. All the races, with the exception of the first Handicap Steeplechase, in which a misunderstanding occurred re the course, passed oil very successfully, the fields being good and the finishes close. A sum of £1815 10s was passed through the totalisator, the price of tii'k being IDs each. The following are the results :— Maidf.n lUN'nirAi'of 25sots. Seven furlongs. I .a Grippe Uiii'irteruian) 1 I .a.. I lie „ .. .. - 2 Holii Hoe - - .. .. _ 3 Four others started. An excellent race bet wan Ihe placet! horse*, although I,a Grippe won with a bit in hand, Dividend, £1 3 -. First Handicap Hurdles of 45sovs. One and thro<-ipur!Br miles, over seven flights of hurdles. Mr. .1. Sutton's Ditto, (C. Tutt) .. .. 1 Mr. It. Skip-»ith's Othello, '.Ist tnlb ? Mr. A. Bach's Ciiigalc", list 2lb 0 Hanbivorth also started but. fell at tho first hurdle. An excellent race ensued netween the others, first one and then another hiving the lead, hut •reu'iiHlly Ditto won by about two lengths, Dividend, £1 .is. Ooi.iikiklds Cup of fi.isovs, One and a-half mil Mr. C. Alisolom'.s Ida, Bst 4lt> (WoodfleM) .. 1 •Mr. W. Kind's l.a Grippe, Tut Gib (including 131b overweight ((Juarterin&n) 2 Mr. J. Sutton's live, 7it l'Jlb((J. Tutt) .. .. 3 Ilizel Mere, Poromi, I'oerless, Cleopatra, Orena, anil Laddie also started. This race needs very little description, the horses spreading out all over the Held with l.a (irippe at the be id until just at the ranee to the straight for the home run. A t till - point La Grippe appeared to have bis opponents all beaten and to be winning easily, but Id a came with 1 very strong run at Ust, and juit managed to win by about a head, live being a fair third. Divid-nd, il lis. First I'on'v Handicap of 2.isovs. Five furlongs and a-half. Mr. .1. Cloiuont's Libeller, 7st h'lli (Colling*) .. 1 Mr. It. Skip-vith's Valencia, Vst 101 including 4lb over .. 2 Mr .1. Sutton's Kathleen, Bst 71b _ 3

liii o' Fashion, i'rairie, Uul l , and Little Nell also started. I.ibell jr sprang off with the lead and maintained his advantage throughout, although Vril.-iieia came within a head at tho ttnish. Dividend, £.i os. First Handicap Stkeit.kciiask of 55sovs. About two iniles >ud i-half. Mi. J Clement's Scaltheen. lilit 7lh (Windsor).. I Ik', Mn7.el, (lincali'", and Dit'o also stsr'ed. This no ended very unsatisfac orilv through a misunderstanding on the part of the jock-ys as to the number of limes to go round the course, so ill it only Windsor on •Sctlthoen and Codings on 1 k.i, completed the proper number. Then another difficulty occurred through Colling* on Ika cutting across the ileld, instead of keeping on the course proper, so thai although Ika passed the post first, lie was disqualified, .il l the raco was awarded to ScaltliOHii. Dividend, £') Us. Stewards' Hanoi :ap of 3iisovs. One mile.

Mr. It Teddy's ilreni, O't 71b (Horry) .. .. l Mr. W Kiely's Clo»patra, 7-t 111) .. „ ..2 Mr. .1. Mix wells snip, Cut 711) 3 These wcro tin; only starters A splendid lace ensued, Snip lea ■ling until half way up til" straight, when both Oreni inlCle.ipatra pis<od hi.ii, and tile former wo.i by a length. Dividend, 17s. I'onv Hurdle Race o(2ssors, One mile ami a-lialf. Kathleen, list 71b (Tutt) _ .. .. _ l Little Jaim, 94 „ .. „ 2 Libeller, list 121b .. .. „ 3 Little Null also started. A very keen ice took place, resulting in Kathleen winning by about a lenjl h. Dividend, 19s HAWKE'3 BAY JOCKEY CLUB'S MEETING. [BY TELKQKAPII.—PIIESS ASSOCIATION.] Napirr, Thursday. The Hawkc's Bay Jockey Club had a perfect day for their Summer Meeting, the wea tlif-r being delightful. A large number of tho officers and crew of H.M.s. Katoomlia were present at the special invitation of the club. I'he fonnei were entertained by the official* cf the club. The course was in splendid order, anil the times recorded were fast. Tho sum of £4315 went through the machines, tile nest dividend being on Torpina in the Christmas Handicap, ho paying his backers £0 4s. J lie following are the results Welter Handicap of bUsava. Once round. Tiiton, us l ib ] Hippogiilf. Bst Heavenly Twin, 8-it 3 Seven started. A good finish. Dividend, £o 18j.

Handicap Hurdles of GOsovs. One mile and a-balf.

Hopeful list 12lb .......... 1 Taily-ho, 9st Mb 2 K'wi, Ost 51b 3 Five started. Won very easily. Time, 3m. l-ss. Dividend, £2 7s. ummkr Handicap of 160sovs; second horse 1550v3: third, ssovs from the stakes. One mile and a-balf. Spindrift, Sst 81b.. .. .. .. 1 Searchlight, 7st Mb 2 Orion's Bolt, 7st .. .. .. .. .. .. 3 Seven started. A fine race. Won by half a length. Time, 2m. 42 2-sth a. Dividend, £2 12s, Trial Handicap of 40sovs. Oneo round. Martyrdom, 7st 51b 1 (loos inder, Bat 31b 2 Primula, fist 121b 3 Ten s-artcd. A close finish. Dividend, £3 7s. TWO-YEAR-OLD Handicap of 75SOVS. Five (utlungs. Trentalto.7st fl'.b .. .. „ _ _ 1 Lorenzo, Sst 101b 2 Bijou, 7st 1311) 3 Six started. Won easily M' three lengths. TiinGi lin. 5 2-oth a . Dividend, £1 ISs. Boxing Day Handicap of 50sovs; second horse to receive ssovs from the stake. One mile. Kip Van Winkle, 7st fill) „ 1 The Shrew, fis l 3II> 2 Allan-a Dale, fist i3lb 3 Only three started. Won easily. Dividend, £3 Ss. Post Stakes of 30jots. Onco round. Aphony, Sst _ 1 Tanhiri, 7st 71b ? Glenfeldt. 7st 71b 3 These were the only starters. Won with the greatest ease. Time, lm. 59 4-sth s, Dividend, £1 Christmas Handicap of lOOsova; second horse to receive lOsovs from the stake. Six furlongs, Torpina, Sst 91b _ 1 Amoiireux, 7st 91b 2 Searchlight, Sst 81b 3 Kiglit started. This wits 0110 of the best races seen on the course Won by a short nose. Time, lm. 1/ 2-sth s. Dividend, £6 4s. HEW PLYMOUTH RACES. New Plymouth, Thursday. The weather was perfect for the first day of the T.J.C. Hack Meeting, and the attendance was large. Maiden Plate. One mile anil a quarter.— Australian! 1, l.oearins ?, Krraud Boy 3. Dividend, £,17-. I'ime. 2in 17 l-ss. Mack Deiikv of 150suvs One mile and a-lialf.— Richmond (join I, Princess Ina 2, Surrey 3. Dividend. £4 7s. rim*-, 2m. 50 2-5s St'RKEv —Sydney 1, Cutlass 2, Fair Shot 11. 3. Dividend. £1 18s Time, Im 5 2 ss. i-'iilst Handicap Hi'hdles of 50sovs, One and a-lnlf miles. Conscript 1. Tell Tale ?, Sahib 3. Tim,., 3m 3s. Dividen,l, £ : 13s.

Christmas Handicap of 70sovs.— Flying Frost 1, Pyroxylin 2, Clinton Streak 3. Time, lm. 15 3 M lis. Dividend, £16 IGs

I amies' Pl'itSE of 3iisovs —Australians 1, Kosom 2, Conspiracy 3 Tims, lm. 47 2-sths. Dividend, £1 lis.

Pom" Handicap of 25sovs. — Victory Lavs 1, l.iGrippo 2, Hilly 3. Time, lm. 30 3-sths. Dividend, £4 4s.

i-lying Handicap of snsovs.—Pyroxylin 1, Silver Set 2, Arawa 3. Time, lm. 7 3-sths. Dividend, £2 17s.

MANAWATU RACING CLUB'S MICE riN'i.

Palmkkston North, Thursday, The weather was beautifully fine for the first day of the Manawatu Racing Club's meeting. The following are the results:— Tf.i.ec.iiapu Handicap.-Kent, 1; Uuslopogaas 2; Tuihiwai, 3. Dividend, £2 ISs. Ilntni.KS -Auroa, 1; Spreydon, 2; Narrate, 3, Dividend, £3Gi. Hack Hurdles. -Leander, 1; Barman, 2 ; Nat, 3 Dividend, £4 in . Kits TON Cl'P.—Lorelei, 1; Brooklet, 2; Iltrmby, 3. There also ran ' Prime Warden, Itangipuhi, I,«da, Hotspur, Tin Miser, Won comforiably. Time, '.'m. 3Si. Dividend, £4 13s. \CK Fur.—Undine, 1 ; Swift, 2; Thrush, 3, Dividend, £2 2s. (tßAMisrisn Handicap. — Uir.slnpnj.aas. 1; Bloonisbtiry, 2 : Blarney, 3. Dividend-, £3 17s Ladies' Purse —Klying Shut, 1; Venture, 2; Th- Brook, 3. Dividend, £J 16 . Tins sum of £0784 passed through the totalizator. .MASTERTON' RACES. Mastf.htos, Thurfday. The following an the results of the Mastor-ton-Opaki races held to day Teu graph stakes.—King's Bowman, 1 ; V.'arnote, 2. These wore tho only starters. Time, Ira. '.'OK Dividend, £1 Ss. Maiden Hack. -Ll-tener, 1 ; Cres-ont, 2 ; Sir Acnes. 3 Dividend, £7 12s. Lames' Brack* KT.-Slaiden, 1; Laitere, 2 ; Meddler. 3 l>iviit*'ijJ, £2 2«. (J pa it l STAKE? -Sea Set pent, 1 ; Prince Cole, 2 ; Porepu, 3 Ton-, 2n. IS 2-5 «. Dividend, £3 s*. Handicap Hack Fi.at. Slaiden, 1 ; Spring Time, 2 ; 1 m Hit, 3. Dividend, £5 lis. Wmpipi Handulp. — Kind's Bowman, I; Sea Serpent. 2 ; Ptiropo, 3. rime, lm 14 2d 3. Dividend, i! Is. Hack Ki.viw..— On Dit, 1; Crescent, 2 ; Napoleon, 3. Dividend £4 .i». Hack Scurry.—Sir Agnes," ; Scrip, 2; Listener, 3. NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING CLUB. I'lirusTCiiimcH, Thursday. The meeting of the New Brighton Trotting Club to-day was favoured with tine weather and ii good attendance. £'21*22 Ids passed through the totalisator. The results wore as follow

Pony Handicap (Harness) of 2.isovs. Two rales. - r >vale, 445, 1; Torno, 3's., 2. Nine oilier* stirtcd. Won by 20 yards. Time, Gin. Is. Dividend, £1 12s.

15oxi.no Day Handicap (Saddle) of fiOsovs. Two miles.-Lady Annus, 205., 1 ; August, Vs., 2. Kiglit others si tried. Won by 60 yards. Tim ■, am. 3'3js. Diud-n I, £1 nis

Muhp.n (Harness) of 30,-iovs. One mile.-Dos-tiny, 14-.., I: Satis Souci, l'2t., 2. Seven others started Won by 30 yards. Time, 2in. 3s. Dividend, £3 ins

Si-1,1.1 NO IItNPiCAP (Harness) of 15sors. One mile.-llitamu tin. 205., i. fifteen others started. Time. 3'ii. 3s. Dividend, f.5 2«.

I'.iiiniiniN Handicap (Harness) of fio<o»s. Two miles-Alice Asnicri, las., I; RotherM:ira,Bs, 2; Sea Foam. 10s., 3. Seven othcts siartml. Won by two Iciif h». Time, sm. Sll". Dividend, £1 Us. I'.l.F.rniT IlAvniCil' (*AOM.I!) nf 25sovs. On-" mile.-Hillvih, Ms., 1; la y Agnes, 135., 2. six others started ; .ion liv two lengths. Time, 2in. 49}s. A protect against Bilhah. accused ol being " rung in." fas adjourned till to-inorrair. .Maidkv Handicap (Saddlk) of 30sovs. Two milei.—Vick, 65., 1; Bea r ii. e, 75., '2; Avon, 55., 3. ■•iv others started ; won by 70yik Time, siu. 4(iJ-i, Dividend. £2 fls.

IHsu Handicap(Haiokss)of 35sovs, 'me mile. —Carolina, ltis., I; Mistake, 17s, 2; Rotherhani, 95., 3. Thrfl'i others started ; won easily by flvo lengths. Time, 2m. 5Js. Dividend, £1 10s.

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