SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 13948, 2 January 1909, Page 6

SPORTING.

34 RACING FIXTURES. January 2—Auckland Racing Clnb. 3* January Rangitikei Baring Club. 94 January 2—Wairarapa Racing Club. January 8, 9—Whangarei Eacing Club. 94 January 9—Auckland Trotting Club. January 15—Qtamatea Racing Club. 3,5 January 16-Waikato Trotting Club. 93 January Ohaupo Racing Club. January 2D. 22, Wellington Racing Club. 33 January 29, 30. February 3— Takapuna Jockey OlHb. 32 January Ngaruawahia Racing Club--32 January 22, 23—Foxton Eacing Club. January 27. 28—Tapanui Racing Club. 92 February 4. s—Gisborne Racing Club. g2 February 4, 6—Canterbury Jockey Club. February 6. 10. 13—Otahuhu Trotting Club. 32 February 10. Egmont Racing Club. February 11, Poverty Bay Turf Club. 31 February Matamata Racing Club. 31 February 17, Woodvi He Racing Club. February 17, Rotorua Jockey Club, )1 February 24. 25. Dunedin Jockey Club. February 26, 27—South Auckland Racing 30 Club. March 1. 2—Te Aroha Jockey Club. March 4, Wanganui Jockey Club. 90 March Waihi Jockey Club. March Mauku Racing Club. 30 »° DATES OF COMING EVENTS. 30 NEW ZEALAND, jg January 2—A.R.C. Royal Stakes. January Wellington Cup. 59 January Takapuna Cup. February 4—Middle Park Plate. 39 February 10— Egmont Cup. 9 February 24—Dunedin Cup. March 4—Wanganui Cup. J9 April 10—Northern Champagne Stakes, s, April 10—A.R.C. Easter Handicap. April 12—Great Northern Oaks. J* April 13—A.R.C. Autumn Handicap, „ April 12—Great Easter Handicap. n April 13—Grc?.o Autumn Handicap. 1- . ____________„ C - ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. SWEEP, To Awnrautu.—lt is a recognised rule that where no stipulation is made, bets and sweeps follow the stakes. M., Te Aroha.—l. Nelson started for the Auckland Cup on four occasions. 2. St. Hippo was ridden by R. Derrett in the year he 0 ran second to Anita in the Auckland Cup. i D.P.. Grey Lynn.— official time dm. . 39 3-sa.} taken in connection, with the Spring > Handicap, won by Tui Cakoban at Ellerslie - in November last, has not been altered. It " stands as a record. 7 WANDERER.— Gladsome won 29 races during j her career. She was bought as a yearling for lOOgs, and was resold at three years old for 1 1200gs. She won in stakes after being sold i at the last-named age, £7399. i 1 WAGER.—Master Soult ran on each of the » four days of the C.J.C. Spring Meeting, his > record being one win. two seconds, and once ! unplaced. Lady Hester, the dam of Master > Soult, is a full sister to Waiuku. ' OTAHTJHU.— Stepniak was purchased as a [ yearling at Sylvia Park for 650gs, on the . occasion of the dispersal sale of the New , Zealand Stud Company's stock. 2. Tasman L was got by St. Albans. He carried Mr. D. • O'Brien's colours throughout his career. TIMIST.—At the C.J.C. Spring Meeting, held ! at Riccarton on November 12, 1904, Savoury ' ran seven furlongs in lm. 26 3-ss. Ilex and ' Step Out hold the Australian record (Im. 26J5.) for that distance. Both performances were recorded at Flemington in the spring, but in different seasons. H.T.M., Newmarket.—Grand Flaneur ran nine races and retired from the turf unbeaten. He was sold privately to the late Mr. Andrew Town. SOOOgs being the amount mentioned as having been paid for him. Trident won 11 races at three years old, of the value of £7236. Grand Flaneur's winnings in stakes at a like age amounted to £6954.

NOTES BY PHAETON. THE VICEROY'S CUT. The Viceroy's Gup, run annually at Calcutta on Boxing Day, is not, perhaps, an event upon -which Australasians speculate; but. all the same a fairly-wido interest is centred in the result, of "the greatest horso race of the Far East." 'This year's contest for the Viceroy's Cup duly came off on Saturday last, and a cablegram to hand shows that tho Australian-bred horses in the shape of Wandin (by Russley) and Absentee (by Clan Stuart.) came home in first and second places, while tho Auckland-bred Bantock (by Cyrenian) filled third position. That Australian-bred horses stand the trying climate of India much better than horses bred in any other country has long since been acknowledged, and the result of last Saturday's race once again gives Australia a big advertisement. A glance at tho record of tho Viceroy's Cup since its institution in 1856 fully explains the respect in which Australian racehorses are held in the land of the rajahs. An Arab horse, Nero by name, was first home in 1856, and ho was succeeded in the following year by the English horse, The Usher. It was not until 1863 that the gelding Lord of Clydo began the long series of Australian successes. The next 11 cups were won by horses from Australia, three of them by Mr. Kelly Maitland's horse Kingcraft, who finished up by carrying all before him in 1878 with list on his back. England scored again in 1879, but after that date the Australians Bluclight, Camballo, Salvage, Gudarz, and Statesman won in turn. In 1885, however, the English horse Metal annexed tho prize for the Maharajah of Durbungah. At the end of his sojourn in India ho was shipped to New South Wales, and was secured by the recently deceased Mr. Charles Baldwin, of Durham Court, at which stud he sired a large number of winners. Under tho livery of Lord William Bcresford the Sydney-bred horse Myall King won the cups of 1887, 1888, and 1890, and after that Highborn was twice successful; while Lconidas and Vanitas scored in, 1897 and 1898 respectively. The Lochiel horse Cherry caught the judge's eye in 1899. Then England appeared on the scene with Up Guards, and in 1901 the Australian-bred Tubal Cain, by a previous cup winner in Metal, was successful. Tho South Americanbred Vasto was first home in 1902, and then follow tho victories of Great Scot (twice), Long Tom, and Fitz Grafton (twice). Wandin, who has won a place on ' the list of winners of the Viceroy's Cup, was raced in Australia by Mr. C. L. McDonald, but I fancy ho only once claimed the attention of tho judge in the land of his birth; and he had no reputation as a stayer. Evidently Wandin improved greatly under Indian skies. A CRUEL PRACTICE. The use of that pronounced implement of torture, yclept the electric spur, in West Australia is no fairy tale. A Perth cablegram to hand states that a jockey named McDougall was thrown and fatally injured in a ri.ee run there on Boxing Day, and on his clothing being removed the discovery was made that ho had the apparatus on his person for administering the electric shock to tho spurs. Some little time back a rumour was current to the effect that tho electric spur was in frequent use, and tho committee Of the West Australian Turf Chib passed a drastic rule on the subject. A West Australian pressman recently inspected one of the appliances used in connection with the electric spur, and he describes it as follows: "A small battery is concealed under the jacket, and from it wires run down to the wrist, and to one of the boots, connecting with tho spur. It is switched on or off at will from the wrist, and tho wire can bo connected and disconnected at the knee, so as to enable a boy to get of the battery quickly. Tho wires are, of course, concealed under tho costume, and when the battery is working it makes a buzzing noise, but the sound is not sufficient to attract attention while a race is in progress. The circuit is obtained by both spurs being brought into use at tho sa.mo time, and one can believe that a horse would make an unnatural effort when stirred up with it at tho end of a - race. The apparatus occupies such a small space that a jockey could easily use it without being detected." Wo live in an age of ' mercy, but few would, I think, bo found pleading for a remission of any portion of a life disqualification of persons using the electric spur.

LEAVES FROM MY NOTEBOOK.

"The king is dead; - long live the king," and as tho year 1908, just departed, has not been an epoch of unmixed bliss to those who follow tho regal sport, in hailing thus its successor with the old salutation which heads this paragraph I can only wish to each and all of my readers the happiest of Now Years; to those who have been unlucky in the year that has gone, a full retrieval of their fortunes; to those to whom it has proved beneficial, still greater success in the season now opening; a year of good handicaps, good starting, and honest racing; a year in which malpractice may be firmly stamped out; a year in which all such reforms as the turf now needs may bo introduced and pressed with enlightened intelligence, so that on the turf, as in politics, Progress, Peace and Prosperity may become accomplished facts, '

If the distinction of breeding a Derby winner bring a special thrill of joy to the breast of a sportsman, and it is safe to conclude that it docs so, well, then, Sir George Clifford must indeed have experienced the feeling at Ellerslio yesterday when his colt Husbandman led the field home in the 35th Great Northern Derby, for tho winner of tho bluo riband first saw the light at " Stonyhurst," and it was at Sir George's estate that Treadmill, the sire of Husbandman, was also bred. Husbandman's Derby victory yesterday repays Sir George Clifford for the disappointment that came to him in the summer of 1904, when Gladsome defeated Treadmill.

As an illustration of marked consistency on the part of a three-year-old, the record of Master Soult is worthy of a reference. The son of Soul; has figured in 10 races this season, and only on one occasion has he failed to run into a place, which was in connection with the C.J.C. Derby. The son of Souit made a start as a three-year-old at Avondalo in September, when ho .filled tho role of runner-up in the Flying Handicap; and at the sumo gathering ho came home in third place for tho Avondalo Guineas. Transported to Napier, he won the Flying Handicap at Hastings, and at Wellington he ran second in tho'Naumai Handicap. He was next set to attack Canterbury, and at Riccarton he ran second for the Stewards' Handicap and Jockey Club Handicap respectively; and was first home in the Members' Handicap. Brought back to Auckland, he was on hand to contest the Railway Handicap on Boxing Day, and he beat all his field save Royal Soult. A well-deserved victory in the Summer Cup followed, and yesterday he came homo second in tho Great Northern Derby. That there will be some spirited competition for Master Souit when Mr. Henry- Nolan stands up to quit him on Monday is a prediction that can bo offered with a deal of safety.

That All Red was in every way fitted to have his name enrolled as a winner of the Auckland Cup ho very amply demonstrated at Ellerslie yesterday, when he captured the A.R.C. Handicap, under the steadier of 9st 111b. The Wellington horse was brimful of fight from the jump off, and the whole character of his performance was such as to stamp him as one of the best horses that at present figures on the New Zealand turf. It must be mentioned as a matter for regret that Mr. Buckley was not present to witness the- raoehorse-like performances for which All Red was responsible at Ellerslie.Unfortunately, All Red was not nominated for the Auckland Plate, so that we shall be deprived of the pleasure of seeing him measure strides with Bobrikoff at weight-for-age over a mile and a-half to-day.

As before mentioned the Rightaway mare Slaveaway, purchased in England by the Canterbury sportsman, Mr. G. D. Greenwood, is in foal to Veles {a son of the triple crown hero Isinglass). Lochiel, Russley, and Martian, it may lie remarked, each made the journey from England to New Zealand in utero, and it was in Canterbury that they first saw the light. It will bo interesting to note the quality of Slaveaway's contribution" to tho stud book. Needless to say it would be a subject for rejoicing should Mr. Greenwood's purchase result in the production of' a horse as good as Lochiel to carry his popular colours. *

Downfall missed his engagements on the first two days of tho A.R.C. Summer Meeting, and as ho was understood to ho suffering from a split foot it seemed as though ho would not make his appearance at the Ellerslie gathering. The son of San Francisco was produced yestcrdav, when he was saddled up to contest the A.R.C. Handicap, and though he did not succeed in gaining a situation he could still bo given credit for running a good race. / When Dcvonport -was submitted to auction at Ellerslie. on Thursday last there was a reserve of 250 guineas on" him. No one would bid that sum for the Soult gelding AT lQr 't| 7** in the ring ' but after the sale, Mr. R. W. Duder was offered an amount in keeping with the reserve. Tho North Shore sportsman elected to keep his horse, with the happy result that he saw him carry the black and gold jacket to victory in the County Handicap, the winner's portion in connection with which amounted to £200. An interesting fact in connection with the Viceroys Cup and Auckland Cup, decided on Boxing Day, is that both races were captured by sons of the Sauntercr marc Steppe Russley (by Doncaster) claims the Viceroy's Cup winner Wandin as a descendant, while Stopniak (by. Nordenfeldt) is responsible for All Rod, winner of the Auckland Cup. In another column will be found published the full programme in connection with the Takapuna Jockey Club's Summer Meeting. With added money to the extent of £2640 on the programme, it can be said that the authorities of the North Shore club have met horscownors in a very liberal ' spirit, and that a first-class list of entries; will follow, can, I should say, be regarded in the light of a certainty. General entries close on Friday next at nine p.m. The Ohaupo Racing uiub will hold their annual race meeting on January 20. The programme drawn up in connection therewith consists of seven events, the Ohaupo Cup of 25sovs being the leading item in the card. From the programme which will be found published in full in another column it will be seen that nominations close for all events on January 9 at 10 p.m. The summer meeting in progress at Ellerslie is so far responsible for now records in four events, viz., Great Northern Foal Stakes (lm. 14 3-55.), Railway Handicap (lm. 14 l-55.). Summer Cup (2m. 8 3-55.), Alexandra Handicap (lm. 26 4-55.), and Great Northern Derby (2m. 35 4-55.). Edward Cutis, tho trainer of Husbandman, had good reason to be proud of tho result of his handiwork with the Treadmill colt, for that ho was trained to tho moment can well be believed when it is recognised that ho succeeded in breaking tho Now Zealand Derby record. The fact of Husbandman being withdrawn from the Auckland Plato saps .a deal of interest out of tho weight-for-ago race. A meeting between the Derby winner and Bobrikoff would have given rise to a deal of speculation. J

Carl Rosa has filled the role of runner-ut) in the Auckland Cup in two successive years. Last year, in the mile and a-lialf race, the little son of Seaton Delaval came home second to the Cup winner Zimmerman, and he filled a like role to All Red yesterday. Taimanupo and Kakama won both of their engagements on Wednesday in tho hands of B. Deeley, and yesterday each played the role of runner-up in the hands'of the same rider. In framing tho weights for the Grandstand Handicap (one mile and a'-quarter), to bo run today, Mr. Morse placed Bobrikoff top weight, with 9st 111b, and awarded Husbandman 9st 51b. Mr. R. H. Sellers, who came up from. Christchurch to attend the appeal court as secretary, was a passenger to Wellington by Wednesday night's express. The Auckland Trotting Club will bring their summer meeting to a conclusion on Saturday next. Mr. John Clark, of Gisborne, is included amongst the visiting sportsmen to Auckland this summer. Tho weights for the Takapuna Cup and Stewards Handicap are due to appear on Friday next.

AUCKLAND itACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

'DERBY DAY. '-"' HUSBANDMAN WINS THE BLUE'.. iff: RIBAND. \(;' New Year's Day came in beautifully fine 5 and, with a blue sky and King Sol in strong evidence, " a true Auckland summer's day" was the summing up that issued from • many lips. As the afternoon wore on, how. ever, the wind veered round to the northwest, the sky became overcast, and, with rain clouds hanging about, the fickleness of the climate was once again forcibly demonstrated. However, though a few slight showers fell, the afternoon's enjoyment was not marred to a greater degree than to cause tho lawn to wear a very different appearance than had the sun been shining. It was anticipated that Derby Day, 1909, would be a record one from an attendance point of view, and there is reason to believe that such was the result. The visiting division were reinforced, but some well-known faces present on Cup day, were missing. From first to last, the meeting went with a good swing, and tho secretary, Mr. Hartland, who, it was pleasing to note, commenced the New Year with almost his wonted health, directed matters with his accustomed succees.

An unfortunato accident occurred during tho running of the A.R.C. Handicap. As the horses were crossing the top stretch First Gun, who was going well, cannoned . with Ikon, which brought him and Pohutu and Stratagem, who were running immediately in his wake, also suffered by ' the contretemps, and both fell. Chaprq% ' and Hillick, tho respective riders of Stratagem and First Gun, escaped without injury; but McMillan, the rider of Pohutu, received a nasty shaking. The stewards held an inquiry after the race, and the statements made by tho various riders went to show that the occurrence was purely accidental. Speculation was brisk during the day, £22,207 being handled at tho totalisators, as against £22,582 on the corresponding day last year, a decrease cf £375. For the three days the sum of £61,975 10s passed through the machines, a decrease of £2044 10s, compared with last year, the figures for each occasion being as follows: — 1907-8. 1908-9. £ £• First day ... 21.554 i 22,565 Second day ... 19.883J 17.203J * Third day ... 22,582 22,207 £64,020 . £61.975* For yesterday's meeting 39 bookmakers were licensed at £20 10s each, representing a return in fees of £799 10s. The City Band, under Bandmaster West, again played on the lawn, and the Garrison Band, under Bandmaster Cater, contributed an equally enjoyable programme ucdor tho trees. ; THE RACING. The opening event of the programme watf the Ferguson Handicap, for which Ngupuka was made favourite, but the ' little son of Soult never succeeded in getting into a leading position. After Hohungatahi had shown the way up to the distance, Mark Time, who had always been in a good position, cut him down, and the Leolantis gelding had matters all his own way at the finish. '..: The field for the New Year's Hurdle F.aoe was reduced to a quartette; ' and when backers came to face the situation they made Reservoir favourite. The followers of Jet d' Eau lost their money early, as the favourite; got rid of his rider at the second hurdle. Jumping with all his old proficiency, Hantapu was always acquitting himself well, and his victory was quite assured at the head of the straight. , ,;],; -•* f -J - ;.;■ The Great Northern Derby was the succeeding event, and when the numbers went lip for the blue riband those who offered the prediction that a field-of over half-a-dozen would contest the three-year-old % race had that opinion, verified, seven horses going to tho post. Husbandman and Diabolo were the first to reach the birdcage, and each carried a bright coat. When the contestants filed out of; the paddock for the parade past the stand Diabolo had the premier position, and the appearance of tho horses in the straight caused a big stampede to the rails, to obtain a look at them as they were led past. The parade disposed of, Diabolo broke ; away for his preliminary, and it was gener--1 alb' admitted that the Stepniak colt moved with somewhat greater dash than on Cup day. Husbandman did not attempt anything of a dashing character; but, all the same, Sir George Clifford's colt handled himself like a tradesman. And there was never any question of his losing the position of favourite.' jj, Master Soult showed a tendency to light for his head. The son of Soult seemed to have fined down as a result of his hard racing, which caused him to ' look more than ever like a sprinter. Aborigine, St. Aidan, Waimangu, and Chanteuse all looked well. Mr. O'Connor did not keep them long- at the post, and when the barrier shot up the whole field jumped off in perfect line. For half a furlong was difficult to pick out the leader. Though it was a popular opinion that Master Soult would probably find the mile and a-ha!f journey a little beyond his tether, the son of Soult was quickly out in v front to assist in making the pace, ■ and with Diabolo as a companion he was engaged in that direction round to the six furlongs post, where Husbandman moved up. The favourite was clear of his opponents racing down to the halfmile post; but Master Soult raised & spice of excitement by getting nearly up to the favourite's quarter half way across the top stretch. When heads came to be fairly turned for home, it was, however, pointedly demonstrated that Husbandman had tho Auckland colt in great trouble; and the sea of Treadmill, coming along in racehorse style, romped homo an easy winner in record time. Master Soult ran out a , bit at the distance; but he straightened up for the final stage, and secured second honours from Diabolo. The fact of the 12 furlongs being cast behind in 2m. 35 4-ss. showed that the race was run" at a clinking pace throughout. Mr. A. Kohn struck the various stages of the journey as follows:— furlongs, 40 2-55.; five furlongs, lm. 7 l-55.; six furlongs, lm. 19 4-55.:. seven furlongs, lm. 31 2-55.; one mile, lm. 455. The last halfmile of the journey was cast behind in 50 4-ss. After the Derby winner had been rubbed down, he was led on to the lawn by his trainer, Edward Cutts, to be decorated with the blue riband, which pleasing- ceremony was performed by Mrs. Mitchelson, wife of the president of the A.R.C., amidst a salvo of cheering, the genuine ring of which could not be doubted. The County Handicap brought out » field of half-a-dozen, Taimanupo ruling the popular fancy. Gold Lace and Wauchope were responsible for a lively pace, and the* .wore still together at the distance, when D' mport came through on the rails, an<Tw£> Soult gelding was always a winner from- • the time he got his head in front. A victory for the North Shore horse was a long way overdue, and it goes without saying that his owner, Mr. R. W. Duder, had to withstand a large amount of handshaking.

Ten horses went to the post for the A.R.C. Handicap, for which Carl Rosa was made favourite, Downfall and 'All Red being tho pair most I ;backed of the others. The topweight, All Red, was found early engaging attention in front, and with the pace right on tho 6011 of'Stenniak was filling the role of pacemaker. Stratagem, Ikon, and Carl Rosa each took a turn in the endeavour to wrest the- lead from the Wellington horse, but the son of Stepniak was found equal to all demands, and finishing up his task liko a racehorse he ran home a length and ahalf in front of Carl Rosa. All Red having won his second race under the steadier of 9sfc 111b, it can be said that the victory which ho achieved in the Auckland Cup was well placed. The Midsummer Handicap found 10 horses at the post, Kakama being the popular fancy. As usual, the Soult filly proved fractious at tho post, but at length she quietened down, and when the barrier shot up she was one of the first to commence. After Etna had set the pace to the distance, Kakama went up, but the favourite had to strike her colours to Merriwa, who won hi* race nicely. A field of five wont to the post for the Maiden Handicap, for which : Nobel ruled a hot favourite. Tho three-year-cld sou of Seaton Delaval was trying hard to win his race all the way up the straight: but Sedition always had his measure, ! and the Soult gelding scored in good style. There were no withdrawals from the Glasgow Handicap, the field for which numbered nine. The three-year-old Santa Rosa was ■'~ She popular fancy, but ho settled his chancy .

_ ,~~ IT .. ! ' instantly by running back as th» harrier I lifted. Inglis and Cambrian fcflgbt out ' an exciting finish for tho leading'position, ! ■which went to tho first-named by half-a- ------> length. I The following are tho details of the rac- ' ing: — I ' THE FERGUSON- HANDICAP of lOOsovi; second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. Six ( furlongs. | I Jlr. J. MoNii-hoi's eh g Mark Time, 6J", by | Leolantis—Castanet, Bst 31b (Buchanan) •■• 1 ' }(r. W. C. Ring's b g Hol.ungatalii, ty*. by 1 Freedom—Black Watch, Tst 41b (H. Price) ... 2 • lion. J. Carroll's b m Miss Advance, 4y r s, by Advance Courier, Bst ('.,. Wilson) ... •■• 3 Ngapuka, 4yrs, Sst 91b (McCombe) ... — 0 Karata. 3yrs, Sst 51b ',Pe:irson) „> .•. 0 Keep Step, aged. 7st 121b (Decley) ... 0 Explosive, byrs, 7st lib (McMillan) i- ... 0 lotika. bvrs, 7st, including 21b ovetweight (R. E. Brown) ... i. ... 0 Considerable delay was occasioned at the post Vy Explosive, but the field was at last despatched in good alignment. Miss Advance, next the jails, was quickest, to find her feet and led up to the cutting, followed by Hohungatahi and Mark Time. Racing through "the cutting Mia Advance was a length in front of Hohungatahi,(and then came Rarata, Murk Time. Explosive. l"tl Keep Step. Hohungatahi headed Miss Adva»ce entering the lop stretch, passing which tiie son of Freedom held a length's advantage ovir Rarata, with Mark Time third and the remainder of the field bunched together. At the turn Hoinngatahi ■was still in the van. with Mark Time cltse handy am! Ngapuka moving tip. A good strJKglc was entered upon on the run home, Hok»ngatahi holding his own until the distance, inside which Mark Time got his head in front, and (lie- latter finishing gamely won by three-quartM'S of ft length, with Hohungatahi a neck in front of Miss Advance, after whom came Keep Step, ToUna. Ngapuka, and Rarata, the last to finish being lotika. Time, lm. 17s. ? THE NEW YEARS HURDLE RACE (HANDICAP) of JOOsnvs; second horse to receive 3fcov.< and third horse ISsovs out of the state. Over fight flights of hurdles. Two miles.Mr. It. Ilannon'a b g Hautapu, ag«fl, by Mitmra—Lady Sarah, list 81b (Brady! ... 1 11.-. J if- Sutherland's br g LViscomba 6vr». . by .Linstock- Little Nell, lOst 111b (rfcival) 2 11. Mobberlev's b g Waihekau, aged, >% Brookby, 9st 131b (.Deerey) .i ... 3 Reservoir, aged, lOst lilt. (J. .Tones) ,i ... 0 The quartette went off together, but:Hautapu showed Hie way over the first fence, followed by Wailek.iu »nd Ltlscombe. Waihekau ledHantapii by a length at the second hurdle, where Reservoir fell, and then came Luscombe. Hautapu held a three lengths' advantage eroding the next two obstacle.*, and passing the njand was two lengths in front of Luscombe, a leagth after whom came Waihekau. The same order was maintained running along the back,* but approaching the fifth hurdle Waihekau* ran up sf'-ond. Waihekau made a bad jump at this obstacle, which left Hautapu with a. twl lengths' lead over Luscombe. From this out Hautapu was never troubled seriously, and takinf the last hurdle boldly ran in ;i comfortable Manner by four lengths from Luscombe. six lengths after whom came Waihekau third. Time, 3m»sos. THE TIIIKTT-FIFTH GREAT NORTHERN DERBY of 75Csovs ; second horse tt receive lOOsovs and third horse 50sovs out of the stake. For three-year-olds: Colts, Ist 101b; geldings. Bst 71b;" fillies. Sst 51b. One mile and a-half. | Sir George Clifford's br e Husbandmln, by Treadmill—Golden Yale, Sst 101b (F. E. Jones) 1 Trustees Mrs. A. M. Coombe's b c Master Soult, by Soult—Lady Hester, Sst 101b (R. E. Brown) ... 2 Mr J. Monk's blk c Diaboio, bv Stepniak— Tortulla, Bst 101b (C. Jenkins)" ..; ... 3 Mrs. S. Lennard's blk c Waimangu, by Soult —Roxana, Bst 101b (Decley) ... .| ... 0 Hon. J. D. Orniond's b c St. Aidan, bv Birkenhead—Montdread, Sst 101b (F. D. Jones) ... 0 Mr E. J. Watt's blk g Aborigine, by Merriwee —Indian Queen. Sst 71b (L. Wilson) ... 0 Mr. T. H. Lowry's b f Chanteuse. by Merriwee —Cintatrice, Sst 51b (F. Davis) .1 ... 0 The septette moved away in perfect fine when th-_> barrier was released." Aborigine being the I rst to move out, with Husbandman and Master Jicult next. Husbandman was at the head of the «leld coming into the straight, with Master Soult (ierond and Diaboio third. Passing tie stand • Master Soult held a. neck advantage over Diaboio, »ho was a length to the good of Husbandman, with Aborigine, Chanteuse, Waimangu, and St. Aidan running in that order. Racing out of the ltraigbt Master Soult still held a slight lead from Diaboio, but the latter was on terms running (.long the back, a length after whom ciine Husbandman, who was in turn a couple of i lengths in front of W.iiniangu, Aborigine, Chantcose. and St. Aidan. Six furlongs from home Master Soult and Diaboio were stitl together, but at the fivefurlong post Husbandman ran up first, and making the pace a cracker led Master Soult by a length, with Diaboio a similar distance away third. Half-way across the top stretch; Master Soult got to within half-a-length of the C.J.C. Derby winner, Diaboio being another two lengths •way, with Waimangu running into fourth place. At the turn Husbandman was galloping freely In front, with the same order maintained. and the son of Treadmill dashed Into the ? straight with a lead of two lengths. In the run to the inning-post Master Soult made a big, attempt to get up, but- seemed to falter at the distance. From this on Husbandman, running true, held liis opponents safe, defeating Master Soult by * length and a-half. while Diaboio was another two lengths and a-half away third. Aborigine •vas fourth. Chanteuse fifth, Waimangu' sixth, rid St. Aidan last. Time, 2m. 36 4-5s- , PEDIGREE OF THE WINNER, HUSBANDMAN. lire: Treadmill, by Bill of Portland (son of St. Simon) from Catherine Wheel, by Maxim (son of Musket). I Dim : Golden Vale,- by Stonyhurst (son of King of Clubs) from Golden Crest, by Apremont (son of Mortemer). S; WINNERS OF THE GREAT NORTHERN DERBY. I | Time

■♦ I m. s. 1875—Ariel, by Dainty Ariel ... ,„ — —Toi. .bv Diomedes .1 — 1877— Danebury, by Tradueer ... ,| — 1878—Venus Transit", by .Slcdmere ... .& — Omega, by Sledmere f 3 31 1880—Libeller, by Traducer ... ... — 1881—Tim Whiffler, by Tim Whiffler (5)... 2 564 Fitz-Hercules, by Yattendon ..J 3 8i 1885—Welcome Jack, "by Traducer ... 3 9 1884—Nelson, by King Cole | 2 50 158.7— Tigredia, by Leolimis I 2 45 - 1886—Foul Shot, by Musket ... ..% 2.404 1857— Disowned, by Albany jf; 2 43 1888—Sextant, by Robinson Crusoe ... 2 46 1889—Cuirassier, bv Musket ... ... 2 40] 1890—Tirailleur, bv Musket ... .» 2 44| 1891—Medallion, by Nordenfeldt ... .3 2 45£ 1892—Morion, by t'aptivator ... ... 2 40 1893—St. Hippo, by St. Leger ... .2 I 6 1894—Loyalty, bv St. George ... ..; 2 404 1895—Stepfefdt, bv Nordenfeldt ... ..*. 2 41 " 13!«—Fabulist, by Fabulous ... .22 391 1897—Nestor, by St. Leger ... ... 2 40 1893—St. Crespin, by St. Leger ... .$ 2 45 18S9—Bluejacket, by St. Leger ... .§ 2 40 1900—Miss D*laval, by Seaton Delaval .1 2 42 2-5 1301—Renown, by Dreadnought .§ 2 40 1-5 1902—Meriischikoff, by Stepniak ... ... 2 38J 3905—Wairiki, by Soult ~ 2 37^ 1904—Gladsome, by Seaton Delaval 4 2 411-5 Gladstone, by Seaton Delaval 4" 2 44 1-5 Multifld. by Multiform ... .:, 2 35 4-5 Zimmerman, by Birkenhead .'. 2 40 1908—Boniform, by Multiform ... J 2 36 2-5 1903—Husbandman, by Treadmill ... 2 35 4-5 THE COUNTY HANDICAP of 250«0vj; second horse to receive 35sovs and third hotsc 15sovs out of th» stake. Six furlongs. I Mr. R. W. Duder's br z Devonport, 6jrs, by Soult—Anna, 7st 81b (Buchanan) .| ... 1 Mi G. I'. Donnelly's br f Gold Lace, Jyrs by Gold Kahuwal, 7st 31b (H. Trice) ... » Mr. D. IfcLeod's br g Tamainupo, 4£rg, by Soult—Winsome. 7st 131b (Deeley) 1 ... « 'lawn. 4yrs. Bst 41b (F. D. Jones) ... ... 0 IV'auchope. 4yrs, 7st 91b (L. Wilson) | ... 0 L'oromandel, 3yrs, 6st 71b (Gainsford)J ... 0 From a pretty start Tamainupo, Gold Lace, find Watichope were first to show out, with Dawn last. Gold l.ace and Wauchope raced through the cutting together, and then came Ckiromandel and Tamainupo, with Dawn still ncting as whipper-in. The pace was on crossing the top, Gold Lace being half-a-length in front of Wauchope, with Tiinainupo leading Coromandel and Devonport. Rounding for home Gold Lace was still at. the head of affairs, and entered the straight slightly in advance of Tamaifupo, Wauchope, and Devonport. Straightened fsv the final sprint to the post a great struggle me entered upon between Gold Lace and the latter being almost on terms at the distance, where the leaders opened out frornfthe mils. Devonport at this stage waa running fourth, and Buchanan seizing the opportunity dashed up on the inside with the North Shore-owned horse. Coming along with a brilliant burst of ?peed DfcsJ*"n>ort raced past the judge's box with a Jejtwn to spare from Gold Lace and Tamainupo, v?" L/jcad-heiited for second place. Thjn followed iwiucliope, Coromandel, and Dawn. Time, lm. 14 y.-ss. I THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB HANDICAP of 750 govs Second horse to receive lOOsovs, and third horse 5030 v« out of the staked One mile and a-half. | Mr. St. J. Buckley's b h All Red, 4vrs, by . Stepniak—Madder, 9st 111b (Jenkinft ... 1 Mr. A. Leonard's b h Carl Rosa, 6yrs, by Seaton Delaval—Vieux Rose, 7«t 121b (Deeley) 2 Mi'. D. Morraghan's b g Master Delaval, oyrs, by Seaton Campania, Bst 131b (R. K. Brown) I 3 Zimmerman, svrs, 9«t 71b (F. D. Jorfca) ... 0 Downfall, 4vrs, B*>t 121b (F. Davis) | 0 Ikon, syrs, 7st 121b (Pearson) ... | 0 Stratagem, syrs, 7st 41b (Chapman) ;; 0 Pohutu, 4vra, 6sl 131b, inc. lib weight (McMillan) f ... ' ... 0 Fust Gun, 4y«, 6st 13,1b, inc. 3ilb overweight (Ktllick) ' | 0 Mr. O'Connor effected another fine start, from Which the colours of Carl Rosa and Pohutu were first to break the line. At the turn coming into the straight the order was Carl Rosa, Pohutu, All Red, Stratagem, and Downfall. Carl Rosa and Pohutu were together in front of Downfall inside the mile and u-quartjr post, but passing the stand All Red was in -the van, a length in advance of Stratagem, who ; was a neck in front of Carl Rosa. Pohutu was a length further back, followed by Ikon, Downfall, Master Delaval, and First Gun, with Zimmerman last. At the bottom turn Stratagem was on terms with All Red, and at an interval of two lengths came Car! Rosa, Pohutu, and Downfall.. Racing up the back All Red had a neck the best of Stratagem, a length after whom followed Ikon end Carl Rosa on terms. Stratagem was again topsides with All Red racing through the cutting, where Ikon and First Gun threw out a challenge. Entering the top stretch, Stratagem liad fallen back, and Ikon ran up to All Red, with Carl Rosa in third position two lengths away, followed by Pohutu, Downfall,- and First Gun. At the mile and a-half post First Gun came down, bringing with him Stratagem and Pohutu, and thus leaving only six "contestants standing. All Red carried on the running round the bend, and showed the way into the straight In front of Ikon, Car! Rosa, Downfall,'and Master Sclav al. Carl Rosa went up second' below the

-distance, while Master Dolaval also put in his run here. • However, the top-weight was master of the situation, and stalling off Carl Rosa he won by a length arid a-half from the latter, with Master Delaval third, two lengths further away. Downfall was fourth, and then came Ikon and" Zimmerman. Time, 2m. 37 2-56. WINNERS OF THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB HANDICAP. Time. m. s. «1876—Mr. J. Watt's Parawhenua, SO ... — tlß76—Mr. 0. C. MeOee's Perfume, 7.4..: 3 16 1878—Mr. C iiadwick's Elsa, 7.10 ... 319 1879— Mr. H. Redwood's Pinflre, 7.11 ... 3 15;j 1880—Messrs. Mason and Vallanee's Lara. 6.6 3 10 1881—Mr. J. Hunt's Yatapa, 6.1 ... 3 20 1882—Mr. G. Hates' The Poet. 6.9 ... 3 Hi 1883—Mr. Pilbrow's Welcome Jack, 8.7 3 7 1884— Mr. W Walters' Libeller. 7.4 ... 3 11.1 1885—Mr. Pilbrow's Welcome Jack, 9.10 3 13J 1886—Major George's Nelson, 8.13 ... 3 6; 1887—Mr. J. Munn's Waitui, 85 3 5 tlßß7— Mr. Bobbett's Lady Norah, 8 6 ... 2 13.? 1889-Mr. .1. Jones' British Lion. 8.6 ... 239 1890—Mr. Bobbett's Lady Norah, 7.13 ... 2 40 1891—Mr. W. Douglas' 'Strephon, 7.10... 2 46 1892— .1. Kean's Dolosa, 7.2 ... 2 41 i 1893—Mr. V. Harris' Crackshot, 9.0 ... 2 45 1894—Mr. I,'. Wright's Van Diem en. 7.6 2 39 1895— 11. To Kani Peri's Mahaki, 8.4 2 401 1896—Mr. L. D. Nathan's St. Hippo. 9.9 2 402 ■.'B97—.Mr, F. Watson's St. Laura. 8.3 ... 2 39 1898—Mr. -1. Chaafc's'St. Paul. 9.10 ... 238 1900—Messrs. L. D. and N. A. Nathan's Explosion, 9.10 2 39 1901—Mr. L. Marshall's Coronet, 8.3... 240 i 1902— Mr. J. T. Ryan's Nonette. 9.4 ... 2 37? 1903— Messrs. 1* D. and N. A. Nathan's Roselln, 7.12 2 401 1904—Mr. P. James' Romeo. 8.6 ... 239 2-5 1905— Mr. D. Stewart's S'ottv, 8.6 ... 241 1-5 1906—Mr. J. George's Paritutti, 8.3 ... 2 3/3-5 1907—Messrs. R. mid R. Duder's Akarar.a, 7.0 2 3S 1-5 1908—Hon. J. D. Orniond's Zimmerman. 9.3 .2 364 1909—Mr. St. J Buckler's All Rod. 8.11 2 37 2-5 "New Year's Day. taxing Day. Note.—From 1876 to 1887 the distance of the race was one mile and three-quarters. In 1883 it was one mile and a-quartor. and from 1889 tothe present tunc it has been run over one mile and a-half. THE MIDSUMMER .HANDICAP, of 25050 v«. Second horse to receive 35sovs. and third horse losovs out of the stake. Five furlongs. Mr. T. 11. Lowrv's br c Merriwa. 2vrs, by Merriwcc— Lady Helen. 7st 71b (L. Wilson) .'.. 1 Mr. D. MoLcod's br f Kakama. 2vrs. bv Soult —Winsome. Bst 131b (Deelev) "... '. 2 Sir Geo. Clifford's eh c Sharpshooter, 2vr«. bv ' Clanranald—Weathereve. 7et 71b (F. E." Jones) 3 -Xylophone, 2yrs, &s; 51b (F. D. Jones) 0 St. Amans, 2yrs. Bst 21b (Buchanan) 0 Golden Water, 2yrs. Bst 2lb (H. Price) ... 0 Hyperion. 2yrs. 7st 131b (R. E. Brown) ... 0 Etna, 2yrs, 7st 81b (Pearson) 0 Fust Wairiki, 2vrs. 7st 31b 0 Maewa, 2yrs, 7st 21b 0 Kakama dashed away when the Tapes were released, followed by Etna. Entering the cutting Una was half a length in front of Kakama, with Xylophone, St. Amans, and Golden Water next in that order. Etna held a length advantage over Kakama running along the top, another length after whom came Xylophone. The leader was going strong at the bend, where Merriwa and Sharpshooter began to close up. In the straight Kakama took control, and Merriwa joined her at the distance, with the field well spread out. Drawing away gradually Merriwa ran in a winner by a length from Kakama, a length and a-half after which finished Sharpshooter. Golden Water was fourth, and then came St. 'Amans. Etna, Xylophone, First Wairiki. Hyperion, and Maewa. Time, lm. 1 3-ss. THE MAIDEN HANDICAP of lOOsovg. Second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. One mile and a-nuarter. Mr. J. .H. Walters' br g Sedition, ovrs. bv Soult—Did, 9st 41b (J. Chaafe. jun.) "... .'.. 1 Messrs. W. (J. and G. L. Stead's b g Nobel, 3yrs, by Seaton Delaval—Problem, 9st lib (MoCombe.) 2 Mr. J. Knott's b m Cvrona, 6vrs, bv Cvrenian—Etona, 7st 101b (R. E. Brown) ' ..." ... 3 Rimlock. iyrs, Bst 31b (Buchanan) 0 Kotiti. Syr«, 6st 12ilb. inc. 3]lb weight (Monk) ... 0 Cyrona was first away, but the order going past the stand was Kotiti, Cyrona. Sedition, Nobel, and Rimlock. Passing out of the straight Cyrona was in charge, but Kotiti got level going along the, back, three lengths in front of Sedition, with Nobel another couple of lengths away, followed by Rimlock. At the six furlong post Cyrona was half a length ahead of Kotiti, with the other trio closing up. Running into the cutting Cyrona was a neck to the good of Kotiti, followed by Sedition, Rimlock, and Nobel. Crossing the top Sedition went up, and at the turn was in command. When the field straightened for the run home Sedition was leading Rimlock. At the distance Nobel ran into second place, but the halfbrother to Solution could not pace it with the Papakura-trained horse, who won convincingly by three lengths, with Cyrona the same distance behind Nobel. Kotiti was a neck away fourth, and then came Rimlock. beaten off. Time, 2m. 13 3-ss. THE GLASGOW HANDICAP of 200sovs. Second horse to receive 35sovs, and third horse 15sovs out of the stake. Seven furlongs.

Mr. A. Hanson's br g Inglis, £yrs. by Hotehkiss—Lady Marion, 7st 31b (H. Price) ... 1 Mr. F. W." Arnold's b h Cambrian. Syr«, by Cyreiiiaii—Miss Annie, 9st 41b (Pearson) ... 2 Mr. R. W. Dudcr'n b sr Tui Cakobau, aged, „ by CuirassierHune. 7st 61b, inc. 21b overweight (Buchanan). ... 3 Lochbnif, svrs, M 91b (R. E. Brown) ... ... 0 Sir Tristram. 6vrs. Est 31b (F. D. Jones) ... 0 Santa Rosa. 3vrs. 7st. 61b (L. Wilson) 0 Maheno. 4vr«. 6st 131b (Decley) 0 Aristocrat, byra, 6st 131b (Killiek) 0 Bully, 6yrs, 6st 131b (Monk) 0 Maheno was momentarily in the lead, but the horses bad not proceeded; far before Tut Cakoban and Ingiis were in front. At the six furlong post Cambrian ran up to the leaders, but Tut Cakoban held a length and n-lialf advantage over Inglis. and Cambrian going through the cutting. Bowling along freely across the top Tui Cakoban was a good length in front of Inglis, with Cambrian third and Bully next. Inglis closed on Tui Cakobau running into the straight, after which came Cambrian, Bully, and Maheno. Below the distance Tui Cakobau had shot his bolt, being passed by Inglis and Cambrian. An interesting race between the latter pair resulted in Inglis defeating the top weight by a bare half-length, with Tui Cakobau a length and ahalf awav third. Then came Bully, Aristocrat, Maheno, Santa Rosa, Lodhbui*, and Sir Tristram. Time, lm. 27 2-ss. THE FOURTH DAY'S RACING. The A.R.C. will bring the summer' meeting to a conclusion to-day, and with a capital list of acceptances in hand for the events which form the programme, everything augurs well for a capital afternoon's sport. GOODWOOD HANDICAP of' 200sove. One mile. St. lb st. lb Roval Soult ... 9 3 Tui Cakobau ... 7 4 Paritutu 9 2 Haldane 7 2 Leonator ... 8 6 Aristocrat ... 6 11 Grenadier ... 8 4 Bully 6 10 Inglis 7 V Ngapuka & 9 Chanteusc ... 7 11 Dunborve ... 6 8 Sedition 7 10 SYLVIA HANDICAP of lEOsovs. Six furlongs. St. lb. St. lb. Merriwa 8 3 Royal Scotland ... 7 0 Sharpshooter ... 7 8 Lady Doon ... 612 Idealism 7 7 Fighting Fish ... 612 Roselike 7 2 Excalibur ... 6 10 GRANDSTAND HANDICAP of sCoso"s. One mile and a-quarter. •>>. lb. St. lb. Master Soult ... 3 13 Downfall 8 11 Carl Rosa ... 8 1 Leonator ... 7 8 Celtic 6 9 Bully 6 7 FOURTEENTH ROYAL STAKES of EOfoovs. Six furlongs. St. 11) st. lb. Master Soult ... 8 13 Broadsword ... 7 5 Armlet 8 8 Elysian 7 1 Coromandel ... 8 6 Merriwa 6 12 Santa Rosa ..I 8 6 Sharpshooter ... 6 5 Flitaway 8 3 Golden Water ... 6 2 AUCKLAND HURDLE RACE of 200sovs. Two miles. St. lb. ' St. lb. Hautapu ... ... 12 6 Lusoombe ... 11 0 Reservoir 10 11 Waihekau ... 9 1:2 Creueot ... ... 9 0 NEWMARKET HANDICAP of 375sovs. Six furlongs. «t. ib. «r. lb. Cambrian 9 5 Chanteuse ... 7 12 Royal Soult ... 9 2 Gold Lace ... 7 12 Armlet ... ... 8 6 'farina 7 9 Devonpoit ... 8 4 Flitaway 7 9 Tamainupo ... 8 3 Wauchope ... 7 7 Miss Winnie ... 8 0 Santa Rosa ... 7 4 AUCKLAND PLATE of 325eovg. One mile and a-!.alf. St. lb st. lb. Zimmerman ... 9 4 Master Delaval ... 9 1 Downfall 9 0 Uobrikoff 8 11 GREY HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. Mark Time ... 9 1 st. lb. Rarata 8 4 Hoanga 6 13 Miss Advanee ... 8 3 Tattoo 613 Keep Step ... 711 Bine Rocket ... 613 Holiurigatahi ... 7 9 Flying Soult ... 6.13 Hard Rock ... 7 9 Heathen ... 6 13 Biddy Curran ... 7 6 Lady June ... 613 Mentha 7 1 " st. lb. Explosive ... 7 0 Zinnia 6 13 Grizelli 7 0 Peggy Prvde ... 613 Freevala 6 13

HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB'S MEETING.

FIRST DAY. [BY TELEGRAPH—TKESS ASSOCIATION.] NAriEii, Friday. ■ The Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's Summer Meeting was opened at Hastings to-day in fine weather, and before a large attendance. The course was in excellent order, and the totalisator return for the day was £7831, as against £8675 last year. Eight bookmakers were licensed. The results are :— MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP of 70 boys Five and a-half furlongs. Mr. V. MeNamara's b g Awaka, 3yrs, by San Fran—Rain, 7st 131b (E. Lowe) ' ... 1 Mr. M. Johnson's Cork, &«t lib (W. Kirk) ... 2 Hon. J. D. Orniond's Valuta, 7st 131b (G. Manning) ... 3 Also started: Ora Pinscnt, &st 81b; loci, 7st 131b; Obscurity, 7st, 131b; Magneto, 7st 101b. Ora Pinsent got away first, ami led into the straight, where Cork 'went to the front, but. in the run home he was beaten by a length by Awaka, who came up from the ruck. Time, liu. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. Mr. 1.. Fun's b m Stvlish, 4yra, by San Kemo— Manutake, 7s*. 61b (K. Lowe) ... 1 Hon. J. I). Onnond'a North Head, 7st 121b (U. Manning) ••• ■•• * Mr. G. Hunter's Chamois, 6st 71b (F. Hutchinson) » Also started: Krl King. 7st 21b; Pluck, 7st. Stylish was never headed, winning by half a length from North Head. Time, lm, ss. WELTER HANDICAP of 70sovs. Once round. Mr. J. Clark's b m Spate, 4vrs," by Monaco —Pouawa, Sst 121b (W. Kirk) 1 Mr. G. V. Donnelly's Eldorado, 8s t (A. Rae) ... 2 Mr. F. Butler's Sir Benson, Bs t 31b (C. Mallowes) 3 Also started: Rose Lethe, 9st lib; Mistletoe, Bst 81b; Parable, Bst 41b; Robin Link, Bsi. Spate took command at the entrance to the. straight, and won comfortably by a length, a neck between second and third. Time, lm. 52 2-S». PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP of ISOsovs. One mile and a-nuar'.er. Mr. C. L. Lagor's eh It California, 4yrs, by San Flail—Dar.zlc. 9st 101b (D. Kemp) ... 1 Hon. J. D. Onnond's Woodhey, Bst 10. Manning) ... . ••• 2 Mr. C. Kingston's Lamsdorff, 6*l 71b (R. Hallinan) 3 Also stalled: l-'cimku. 7st 81b; Loiret, 7st 81b; Dardanus, 7st. California won by a neck. Lamsdorff was a good third. Time, 2m. 8 l-ss. OTATAKA HURDLES of 70sovs. One mile and three-quarters. Mr. A. J. Ellingham's b g Hipporofla, aged, bv St Hippo—Girofla. 9st 131h (D. Watt) ... 1 Mr." J. Munn's Gold Dust, list 31b (Jerry O'Connell) 2 Mr. V. O'Neill's Coy, 9st (W. Kirk) 3 Also started: Monaroue, lOst 81b; Rawhiti. 9st; Watkareao, 9st. Rawhiti was first to show out. but was quickly supplanted bv Coy. At the hurdle at the entrance to the straight Rawhiti came down. Hipporofla headed Gold Dust at the back, and no further change took place, the former winning be three lengths. Coy was a good third. Time, 3m. 225. TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP of 80s*, vs. Four furlong*. Mr. E. J. Watt's br c Bally Shannon, by Merriwee—The Shannon, Bst 41b (D. Kemp) ... 3 Mr R. Gooseman's Perhaps 7sb 31b (F. _ Hutchinson) - •■• » Mr.. A. F. Douglas' Seraphic, 7st (F. Hallinan) o Also started: Ideate, 7st 101b; Ariom, 7st 71b (carried "at 91b); Composed, 7st 71b; Fairy Gold, 7st 71b: Ultimatum, 7st 71b; Reformist, /st 31b. Bali .ha' -ion was in front all the way and won b"v « length. Perhaps beat Seraphic on the post, for second honours. Time, 50 4-ss. FLYING HACK HANDICAP of 70sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. A. R. White's b g Waioriki, syrs, by Waiuku—Primula, 7st 12ll> (E. Lowe) ... l Hon. J. D. Orniond's North Pole, Bst 21b (O. Manning) J Mr. T. Butler's Andrew Mack, Bst 41b (W. Kirk) 3 Also started: Mv Darling, 7st 51b; Sir Possible, 7st. Waioriki won by half-a-length. Andrew Mack was a good third. Time, lm. 16 1-os. NEW YEAR HANDICAP of"80sovs. Seven furlongs. Mr. O. P. Donnelly's b f Gold Treasure, 3yrs, . by ('old Reef—Pearl Shot. 7st 71b (A. Uae) 1 Messrs. Cameron and Fairbrother's Seatondale, Bst (W. Kirk) 2 Mr. J. S. O'Neill's Highden, 7st 91b (E. Lowe) 3 Also started: Martvriuni, 9st 41b; Berengaria, 7st 91b; Millennial, 7«t 71b. Gold Treasure won by a length, Highden being a couple of lengths 'away third. Time, lm. 28 2-ss. ' STRATFORD RACES. [BY TELEGBAPH.—PBEBB ASSOCIATION'.] Stratford, Friday. ! The Stratford Racing Club's annual meeting I opened to-dav. Results :--

RAILWAY HANDICAP— 1, Burton 2, Mulga. Bill 3. Also started: Timothy, Elemora, Flying Wind, Whana. Won easily. Time, lm. 16" 2-5«.

TRIAL TROT.—Clive I, Cylie 2, Jerry 3. Also started : Nettlewood. Elsie Child. Pearlie, Maed, Misfortune, Lilian, Maungapo, Singlet. Time, 4m. BOROUGH STAKES.—Langshan 1, Clemency 2, Noteorus 3. CUP.— White Star 1. Kilmarnock 2, Rangihaeta 3. Also started: Glenullin, Lyrist. Stayboy, Wee Trinket, Mallet, Ngatarua. Time, lm. oßs. OIU'RA HURDLES.—Scenery 1. Climax 2, Drudgery 3. Also started : Bagatelle, Tokomaru, Te Witi," IVuti Time, 2m. 535. MIDHIUST HACK RACE.— 1. Astraca 2, Recreation 3. Also started: Billow, Fulminator, Bismarck, Shining Star, Marshall, Maori Rifle. Time. lm. 55 2-ss. FARMERS' PLATE—Denis 1, Red Star 2, Royal Youngster 3. Also started : Flying Wind, Golden Glow, Htoenton, Bedrock, Kairoa, Forward. FLYING HANDICAP.—Kirsty 1, Tiptoe 2, Gyrene 3. Also started: Lady Mensehikoff, Staria. Time, lm. 15 2-ss. PLUMPTON PARK TROTTING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING. SECOND DAY. [BY TKL!i(HUrH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] C'HnisTcnuncn, Friday. The Plumpton Park Trotting Club's Summer Meeting was continued to-day in line weather and with a good attendance. The totalisator Investments for the day amounted to £8136, as against £7117 10s last year. The results are :— TEMPLETON HANDICAP of 60sovs, two miles. —Plumsh, 165., 1; The Elect, 155., 2; Bright, 10s., 3. Time, sm. 19s. LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP of 40sovs, one mile and a-half.—Maori Child, 145., 1; Lady Mine, 75., 2; Imperial Kit, J2s., 3. Time, 4m. 13 4-5». PLUMPTON HANDICAP of 150sovs, two miles. —Aberfeldy, lis., 1; Fusee, Bs., 2; Lady Lillian, lis., 3. Time, 4m. 525. ISLINGTON. HANDICAP of lOOsovb, three miles.—Variation, 515., 1; Nellie 11.. 275., 2", Mary Lincoln, 425., 3. Time, Bm. 1 2-ss. STEWARDS' HANDICAP of llOsovg, two miles. — Bell Car, 55., 1; Miss Vivian, 9r,., 2; Slewce, 155., 3. Time, sm. 3s. LYTTELTON HANDICAP of lOOsovs, two miles. —King V., 205., 1; Redchild, Bfl., and Miss Florrie C, 12b. (dead heat), 2. Time, sm. 2 2-ss. RAILWAY HANDICAP of 90sovs, one mile.— Frederick, 10s., 1; Hlnau, 75., 2; My Mistake, 10s., 3. Time, 2m. 24 3-ss. FINAL HANDICAP of 80snvs, one mile.—Prince Handle, 75., 1; Almond, Bs., 2; Victor Httniet, 10s., 3. Time, 2m. 23 2-£s. AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING. HANDICAPS FOR THIRD DAY'S EVENTS. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr. F. W. Edwards for the third day's racing of the Auckland Trotting Club's Summer Meeting, to be held on Saturday next:— PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP TROT, two miles — Scotia scratch, Viscount 45., Woodbury Bs., Le Rosier Bs., Lady Love Bs., Autocrat 10s., Robcx 125.. All Night '145., Tableau lbs.. Duke C. 165., Harold Abdullah 18s., Miss Dunmore 195., Huon Leal 20»., Bogey 205., 0.Y.0. 2Cs. HIGH-CLASS HANDICAP TROT, one mile.— Princess Ena scratch, Scotia 25., Maplewood 25., Typewriter 25., Susie Hue, 45., Lc Rosier 45., Wuitekauri .')<-., Barmeguie 65., Autocrat 65., John Harold 75., V.S. 75., Dan Tracey 95., Rosebud 10s.. Ballot 10s., Rosie Wilkes 10s. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP TROT, one mile.— Princess Ena scratch, Waitekauri 55., Lady Love 55., John Harold 75., V.S. 75., Mandcrene 95., Rosebud 10s., Cavalier 10s., Kohine 10s., Harold Abdullah 10>., Rosie Wilkes 125., Miss Time 135., Colcnso 145., Wilhclmina 155., Irish Molly 165., Royal Albert 16s. PARK HANDICAP TROT, one mile and a-half. — Papanui scratch. Miss Vola Is., Castaway 25., Pukcrimu 2<., Nelson 35., Daydaun 45., Royal Albeit 45., Red Rambler 45., Janitor 95., Tarpot 95., Inaha 125.. Orakei 125., Mikado 12s. • ASSOCIATION HANDICAP TROT, two miles — Le Rosier scratch, Lady Love scratch, Airana 35., Little Paul 10s., Kohine 10s., Harold Huon 10s., Bogev 125.. Happy 125., Redleaf 125., Agnes B. 18s., "Lena G. 235, Albert Edward 245., Gray W. 265., Royal Albert 265., Bert 265. TRIAL HANDICAP TROT, one mile and a-half. —Rosie Wilkes scratch, 0.Y.0. 35., Papanui 45., Jlaldane 75., Phyllistina 95., Albert 11. 95., Conqueror 95., Red Rambler 95.. Tarpot 135., Belle Itclden 165., Dollv Bell 165., Molly H. 165., Willie M. 165., Election 165., Mayton 165., Queen Anne 16- Nova Scotia lbs. Mikado 165., Norringlon 18s., Belle Grav 18s., Orakei 18s., St. Patrick 18s., Homer 21b., Minnie B. 215., Wild Nell 21s. WARD HANDICAP TROT, one mile anil ahalf.— C. scratch, Rosebud Is., 0.Y.0. 65., Cleveland's Pride Bs., Gray W. 135., lago 135., Bert 13s. NEW YEAH HANDICAP, four furlongs and ahalf.—lmprimiiß 9.5, Glcnora 8.13, Mistime 8.7, Talepitcher 8.5, Carmania 7.9, Mahingu, 7.7. Quadroon 7.6, Crown Rose 7.3, Rex 7.3, Laurel Wreath 7.2, Lady Aroha 7.2, Elenore 7.2, Peggy Pryde 7.0, Lady Ferris 6.11.

KANGITIKEI RACING CLUB'S MEETING.

A RIDER DISQUALIFIED. [BV TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Talmkiistos Nokth, Friday. The opening day of the Rangitikei Racing Club's Summer Meeting was held to-day in line weather. , The attendance was about the average. The course- was in good older. A protest was lodged against Maidi, winner of the Hack Hurdles, for alleged crossing, and after consideration the committee awarded the stakes to the second horse, D'nil. F. Whitehouse, rider, of Maidi, was disqualified during the pleasure of the club. The totalisator receipts were £8183, compared with £9464 last year. Six bookmakers were present. The results ore :— SCOTT MEMORIAL HANDICAP.—Mussed, 1; Ba Ila rat, 2; Advantage, 3. Also started : Lothair and Contour. MAIDEN HACK HANDlCAP.—Strategist, 1; Milan, 2; Merry Messenger, 3. Also started: Newport, Moonball, Seawind, Toanga, Castlglione. OHAKEA HURDLES.— 1; Delano, 2; Tondeighie, 2. Also started : Capulct, Yoaamj. CARNARVON BACK HANDICAP.— Longner, 1; Roosevelt, 2; Debonairc, 3. Also started: Cute, Chase Mab. RANOITIKEI CUP.— Apti, 1; Waltanu, 2; Nova, 3. Also started: A relight, Carissiina. RAILWAY HACK HURDLES.—D'niI, 1; Leolanler, 2. Also started: Moose, Maidi, Sedgemoor. Maidi finished first, but was disqualified for crossing in the straight. The others fell. MAKOWHAI WELTER.— Zealand, 1; Sir Antrim, 2; Rosegrovc, 3. I'UKENCI WELTER.—North East, 1; Shannon Lass, 2; Zoiaida, 3. Also started: Anemone, Goodwin Park, Rucmac, Kiwi. WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB'S MEETING. [BY TKLEGRAm. —PIIES3 ASSOCIATION.] MASTERTO.v, Friday. The Wairaiapa Racing Club's meeting was held at Tauheieniknu to-day in tine weather. The going was 'fast, and the totalisator receipts were £9132. The results are— MAIDEN HACK, five furlongs.—Rock Ferry, 1: Christinas, 2: Teku. 3. Also started: HumptyDunipty, Lcnhora. Vinco, Pukewai, Psyche, Waroareware. Time, lm. 3s. TCHITARATARA HANDICAP, six furlongs.— Tumut, 1; Iranui. 2; Maiora, 3. Also started: Simplex and Tupono. Time, lm. 15 3-ss. RIMUTAKA HANDICAP, one mile an da distance.—Osiris, 1; Tangeroa. 2; Diplomatic, 3Also Rtartod: Lucretius, No Trumps, Lcrida. Time, lm. 55 4-ss. NURSERY HANDICAP, four furlongs. -Acma, 1; Kiltie Lass, 2; Royal Guard, 3. Also started: Sea Queen and Gold Top. Time, 495. WAIRARAPA CUP, one mile, and u-quarter.— White Lie (W. Avre), 1; Mcrrie Rose, 2; Sandsi ream, 3. Also started : Waipnku, Moloch, Sunbonnet. Silken Rein, Prism, Gaelic. Won by a neck. Time, 2m. Bs. PCKIO HANDICAP, six furlongs.— Mcrrivonia, 1; Lochiela. 2; Conqueror, 3. Also started: Warlock, Purakau, Blue Bell, Swallow. Tune, lm. 15 2-s*. REYNOLD'S WELTER, seven furlongs.— kura. 1: Ematanri. 2; Wailethe. 3. Also started: Aberration and Skye. Time, lm. 28s. MOKAU HACK WELTER, seven furlongsKnight Commander, 1; Kelso,, 2: Firstratc, 3. Also started: Sealer. Oblivion. Glen, Retinue, Straban, Utuatu. Time, lm. 30s. AUSTRALIAN RACING. SYDNEY TATTERSALL'B MEETING. By Telegraph.— Press Association.—Copyright. SYDNEY, January 1. At Sydney Tattersall's meeting, held at Randwick to-day, the following was the result of the principal event :— TATTERSALL'S CUP. Two miles. Trentmoor 1 Kaianaud • % Exsul .. 5 Trentmoor won easily by six lengths. Time, 3m. 30s. VICTORIA RACING CLUB. By Telegraph —Press —Copyright, Melbourne, January 1. At the V.R.C. meeting to-day at Elem'uigton the principal events resulted as follows: — STANDISH HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Dunolly }, Dhobi i Late Houis "' ° Dunollv won by a head, a neck separating the second and third horses. Time, lm. 153». BAGOT HANDICAP. One mile and a-half. Le Jeunc ~ Nushka •" i Monitress In a great race home heads separated the placed horses. Time, 2m. 37Js. THE BLOOD STOCK SALES. On Monday, the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company will offer the Glenora Park yearlings by auction at -Mr. Walters" estate; and, with Sotilt s descendants racing into such marked distinction, it may bo safely predicted that Papakura wilt be found strongly invaded when Mr. Henry Nolan ascends the rostrum. In addition to the Glenora Bark yearlings, a large number of other lots figure on the catalogue, full particulars of which will be found published in another column. . Master Soult, First Gun, Elysian. and Tetrazxini are to be offered at Cambria Park, Papakura, on Monday. This lot. can be referred to as a ready-made team and the character of Master Soult's performances are such as to invest his entry into the salo ring with especial interest.

DERBY DAY FASHIONS AT ELLERSLIE.

THERE was another record day's attendance at Ellerslie yesterday, and "frocks and frills" of the most interesting description were displayed by the many ladies who graced the meeting with their presence. The weather was sufficiently tine in the morning hour:* to encourage everyone to put on something dainty and summerlike, and the general effect ot tile crowded lawns and grandstand was brilliantly decorative. Tne prettiest racecourse in New .Zealand, as Aucklanders loudly call the EUersiie grounds, was in us accustomed state oi mm periec; tion, anu a spirit oi iNew lear uriokness pervaded the ainiospncre. so tnaj/ the Derby Day garnering was generally voted to nave ueen a complete success. To Mrs. jatcneisuu leu tne pleasant tuny of pinning tne ' " uiue ribbon" about tne neck of tne game creature wmen Sir George cniiord nau entered lor tne Great Nortnein Derby, anu the ceremony was watched wan great interest. Talking about dresses, the paim of elegance must be awardeu Miss Ehrenfned, in her exSite Doucet "creation" of filmiest cream Brussels net richlv inset with Brussels and other rare laces: a very restrained use of mosaic filoselle embroidery on net making the only touch of colour on a beautiful gown. With this was worn a picturesque largo black hat ruched with black tulle. Another love and much admired lace gown was worn by Mrs. Harvey Patterson. (Melbourne), in conjunction with a black hat massed witii white ostrich leathers. Mrs. Fothennghain. too, was the wearer of a charming cream lace, and net gown, with a big dome-crowned black hat, and Mrs. Sharman. also, was among those who wore, a lace dress, hers being pure white, likewise completed by a blacK hat. Lace dresses may. indeed, ho said to have been the most noticeably beautiful of all the many charming garments W ln n addition to the ladies already mentioned ere:~Mrs. Thome George, black, with pastel-grev coat and small floral toque. Mrs. Fred Waller, with silk-embroidered net and gold lace forming a deep cape to her cream gown, and a black net hat with forget-me-nots; Mrs. E W. Alison, in a handset pale blue floral brocade, with cream chip hat; Miss Ivy Alison, in a dainty ceil-blue chiffon taffetas, with white net and lace; Mrs. Alfred Nathan, eminence-purple 1 nncess gown, with elegant black hat trimmed with gold tissue roses and white ostrich plumes; Miss Roie Nathan, a graceful gown of smoke-grav chiffon, becoming black and white hat: Mrs. D. O'Rorke. toiletted ill cream striped silk, with panel of net and lace, and bosses of cream cord white and black hat with cherries; Miss Williams also wore a cream gown, with a black picture hat- Mrs. Mills was elegant in white marquisette, with black hat showing a graceful drooping white marabout plume; Miss Mills, pink floral muslin and hat to match; Mrs. Gorc-Gillon was in lime-green, with a basqued coat in a darker shade of taffetas, hat of black chip with green rose and vieux-rose. ribbon frills. Mrs. Ehrenfried wore a handsome toilette of black chiffon taffetas with a black renuaissance lace coat and black plumed hat: and Mrs Holgate, also in black chiffon taffetas, wore a black hat with pale blue ostrich feathers. , A number of girls present, in addition to those already mentioned, wore white or cream frocks, notably Miss Browning with a black hat, her sister with a white satin ' hat; Miss Gwen. Nathan, with a white moire hat trimmed frayed silk panache and silver cord and tassels; Miss Moss Davis, with a dainty white hat, trimmed white wings and lilac; Miss Roberts, with a burnt, straw chapeau. trimmed brown niching, autumn foliage and maize yellow flowers; Miss Bagnail, Miss Hartland and Miss Francis with white hats; Miss M. Towle, with a pink satin how in her frilly "capeline; the < Misses Ralph; Miss Ivy Buddie, in cream voile with a white guipure transparent coat, and Empire green hat with veil to match; Miss Duthie, with an olive-green crin hat wreathed with wonderful roses in tones ot amethvst; Miss Sybil Greig, turquoise bl'ie hat with a cream cloth coat and skirt; Miss Grierson. with a black rose-wreathed hat. i Mrs F. Ba'ume wore a wonderful "Merry Widow" hat in black crinoline, with many black ostrich plumes with her Parisian white lingerie gown: and Mrs. C. Phillips, also in a charming lawn gown much elaborated with fine lace, wore a cream Leghorn, trimmed roses and lilacs Mrs. Samuel, green taffetas with Oriental embroideries and black hat: Mrs. D. W. Duthie (just out from England), toiletted in " chanvre" Roman satin I with the fashionable coiled cord trimming, j i

and a mole-gray stretched satin picture hat, wreathed gray and white unmounted roses. Airs. T. H. Lowry (Hawke's Bay), an elegant black and white striped robe with floral bordering, large black bat with many pink rosea; Mrs. Day (Christehureh) was effectively gowned in leal-green, with a blackplumed hat; Mrs. A. K. Devore, in violet, brought Miss Kate and Miss Blanche Devore, both in pretty muslin frocks; Mrs. W. J. Ralph wore a stylish black hat, with black plumes and sequined net, to accompany her pale lavender silk gown;. Mrs. George Roberts looked well all in gray; Miss Alice Walker in blackNand white, with large white hat; Mrs. George Bloomfield was in gray, as also was Mrs. Foster; Mrs. Henry Nolan's seaweed-green gauzy robe was handsomely finished with Paisley borders, hat of white black-spotted net; Mrs. Benjamin black striped filet net, with handsome black Chantilly lace insertions, and a black hat; Mrs. Max Herz, cream gown, admirably completed with a beautiful white lace coat and a coral-pink hat with ostrich feathers to match: Miss Gorrie, in pale > blue and white striped taffetas, black hat with pink roses; Miss Kachel Gorrie, black and white patterned silk, made in Empire style, with flowered Leghorn hat; Mrs. Milnes, shell-pink ninon de soie, with handsome satouehed lace, black crin hat; Mrs. Robert Isaacs, white, with a brown and lilac hat: Mrs. Lance Andrews, pale pink chiffon taffeta, with black hat; Miss Edith Isaacs, silver gray eoliennc, with hat to match; Mrs. Ranson, black and white shepherd's plaid silk; Miss De Camp, royal blue, with small black hat. trimmed pleatings of black and emerald green tulle; -Miss Dunnet, eau de nil, darker green hat; Mrs. Ruck, dark gray tailored costume;- Mrs. Marsack, pink and white floral voile, chip hat with chonx of ribbon; Mrs Moss Davis, in black crepe de chine, with smart toque with \Yedgcwood blue marabout mount; Miss Muda Moss Davis, neat tailored costume in pale gray and white suiting, with large white hat trimmed foliage and roses. Mrs. Myer, all in the new copper colour; Mrs. Rayner, all in pale blue; Mrs. D; W. Ferguson, in floral chiffon and embroidered silk lace, with a large black and white hat with wings to match; Mrs. W. L. Blomfield, costumed in black and white silk voile; Mrs. W. Vomers, wearing a cream and pinkflowered hat with her reseda-green gown ; Mrs. Hartland, in sage-green striped voile, with black hat; Miss Ida Thompson, in black, with rose-wreathed black picture hat; Mrs. Ashton, in black and white; Mrs. Colpan, in brown; Miss Towle. pearl-gray Empire gown, with black hat; Mrs. W. Hamley, buff-coloured Ottoman silk.' filet lace coat, and cream hat with ostrich feathers to tone: Mrs. , Purdy, white embroidered linen; Mrs. Markham, cream ■ tailored costume, white hat with black wings and white roses, and Mrs. Bodle. lavender silk, trimmed lace, hat en suite, were amongst the many present.