SUMMER RACING CARNIVAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15807, 2 January 1915, Page 8

SUMMER RACING CARNIVAL

DERBY DAY AT ELLERSLIE. REPUTATION WINS BLUE RIBAND. A SURPRISE IN A.R.C. HANDICAP. RECORD TOTALISATOR RECEIPTS The New Year opened auspiciously yesterday for the Auckland Racing Club, and the third day's racing of the summer meeting took place under cloudless skies and in the presence of a large throng of people. Among the visitors were the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth, Right Hon. Andrew Fisher, and his party; the Prim© Minister of New Zealand, Right Hon. W. F. Maesey; Hon. W. H. Herries, Minister for Railways; Hon. J. A. Boyd, M.P. for Henty, in the Commonwealth Parliament; and Sir James Carroll. There were also many Southern sportsmen present, including Sir George Clifford, president of the Racing Conference.

In spite of the recent dry weather the grounds at the charming racecourse were very beautiful. Flower-beds all a-bloom gave pleasing variety to the trim lawns and the new drives from the Green Lane entrance, with the trees of varied foliage and the lovely flowering plants, called forth much admiration.

Great crowds of picnickers sheltered beneath the trees on the hill. The grandstand and lawn presented a remarkable appearance with the large concourse of people who gathered there, and the lawn was decidedly picturesque, as hundreds of ladies, dressed in handsome costumes, promenaded amid the dainty flower gardens. During the day there was some excellent racing and closely-contested finishes. Reputation added to his brilliant record by winning the Great Northern Derby, easily out-distancing his competitors. The j victory of the black son of Martian proved exceedingly popular.

That there is plenty of money in Auckland was made evident by the fact that another totalisator record for one day's racing in the Dominion was established. The sum of £67,257 10s was passed through the machines, an increase of £3477 10s on the amount invested on the corresponding day of last year. The totalisator investments for the first- three days of the meeting total £184,538 10s, as compared with £172,394 for the first three days of the summer meeting last year. Following are the results of yesterday's racing: —

FERGUSON HANDICAP of 250sovs; second horse 3530V3, third horse 15sovs. Six furlongs. Messrs. Bruce and Alexander's b a Soultane. 4yrs, by Soult— Winnie, Bst 81b (Deeley) 1 Mr. J. Williamson's blk g Coleraine. aged, 7st slb (Conquest) 2 Mr. 4- Monk's ch g Bela*sco. 4yrs, 9st (F. E. Jones) 3 Also started: Achilledes, Bst 13lb (Tapp); Loloma. 8s; 31b (Buchanan): Munster, Sst 21b (McMillan); Lady Middleton, 7st 51b (C Brown); Fionnuala. 7st 4lb (Emmerson); Centre. 7st 3lb (Ludlow); Manuka*. 7st lib (Morris). ' Soultane was favourite.

Fionnuala caused some delay at the post and eventually dislodged her rider, and careered the wrong way round, the field being despatched without her. After a furlong Soultane showed out in front of a bunched field and maintained the advantage to the finish, winning by two lengths from Coleraine, who was a neck in front of Belasco with Loloma fourth, and" Centre handy. Time, lm 15s.

NEW YEAR'S HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of SSOsovs: second horse 70sovs, third horse 303.1VS- Two miles. Messrs. Tooman and McHugh'a br g Admiral Soult, aged, by Soult—Pansy, 12st 21b (Flynn) ... ... ... ... i Messrs. Richmond and Struthers's br g Hereford. Syrs, list (Deerey) ... .. 2 Mr. C. Thede'a ch g Cloudy Dawn. 6yra. lOst lib (McFlynn) ... ... ... 3 Also started: Spalfish, 12st 71b (Tutchen); Coronade, 9st 61b (J. O'Connell); Erindale. 9st (Conway).

Hereford was favourite. When the field settled down, Spalfish was out in front, and led Hereford and Coronade asslne h - ' stand. A little further on. Cloudy Dawn raced up alongside Spalfish. who immediately raced away again, but fell five furlongs from home, after which Admiral Soult took to the front, and though strongly challenged by Hereford from the turn home, won, by a neck, with Cloudy Dawn four lengths further back third, and Coronade fourth. Erindale broke a blood-vessel, and was pulled up. Time, 3m 48s. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP of 850sovs; second horse 70sovs, third horse 30sovs'. Five furlongs. Mr. Q. D. Greenwood's b c Sutala* 2yrs, by Elysian— Hester, 9st 31b (Emmerson) 1 Mr. Ernest Alison's br f Housewife, 2yra, Bst slb (Conquest) .: 2 Mr. T. H. Clarke's blk c Marco Bello. 2yra. 7st 21b (Clarke) 3 Also started: Analogue, Bst lib (C. Brown); King's Courier, 7st 6lb, carried 7st 71b (Buchanan); Hiero, 6st lllb (McDonald) ; Lightning, 6«t lllb (Robinson); Mountain Dream, 6st lllb (Reid); Torotoro, 6st lllb, carried 6st 12lb (Mullins). Sutala was favourite. Hiero was fractious at the post and delayed the start somewhat- When they were fairly on their way Lightning showed out in front, but was soon displaced by Sutala, who, though challenged by Marco Bello and Housewife in the straight, won by two lengths from Housewife, with Marco Bello three-quarters of a length away third, and Lightning fourth. Toratoro was left badly. Time, lm Is. GREAT NORTHERN DERBY of I500sovs; second horse 250sovs, third horse 150aovs. One mile and a-half. Mr. W. E. Bidwill's blk c Reputation, 3yrs, by Martian— Bst 10lb (L. Wilson) ... ... ... 1 : Mr. T. H. Lowry's ch o Balboa. 3yrs, by Varco—Nerve. Bst 101b (Deeley) ... ... 2 Sir George Clifford's br c Don Francisco, 3yrs, by San Francisco—Madowla. Bst 101b (F. E. Jones) 3 Also started: Bedford, Bst 10lb (Conquest); Roumania. Bst 10lb (Emmerson). Reputation was favourite. From an even start Bedford was the first to show out, and a3 they came round tho first time the chestnut eon of Bunyan was leading by a couple of lengths, with Roumania and Don Francisco his nearest attendants. Reputation and Balboa following in that order. Further than that Bedford increased his advantage there was no marked alteration in the running down, the straight, and Bedford was still well out in front when the bottom stretch was Teached. When fairly on the way up the back stretch Reputation ran up and joined Bedford, the pair racing together until just before the threefurlong post, where Balboa was running third. Reputation came into the straight with a good lead, while Balboa, who had ran up second, was making a strong effort. The son of Varco was never, however, in a position to seriously challenge Reputation, who ran home an easy winner by three lengths. Balboa was three lengths in advance of Don Francisco, who rushed past Bedford in the last hundred yards, securing third place. Time, 2m 36 2-ss. The official timekeeper. Mr. J. K. Douplas. struck (he following times for the various stasea of the race: Three furlongs. 40s; four furlongs. 53 2-ss; five furlongs, lm 8 2-ss; six furlonSß, lm 19 4-sn; seven furlongs, lm 33 2-5; mile, lm 46 l-ss: mile and a furlong, lm 58 3-sb; mile and a-half, 2m 36 2-ss. WINNERS OF THE GREAT NORTHERN DERBY Time. in. a. 1875— Artel, by Dainty Ariel — 1876— by Diomedes _ Danebury, by Traducer — 1878—Venus Transit, by Sledmere ... — 1879—Omega, by Sledmere 3 81 1880— Libeller, by Traducer _ 1881— Whiffler, by Tim Whiffler (S.) 2 564 Fitz-Hercules, by Yattendon ... 3 8± 1883—Welcome Jack, by Traducer ... 3 9 1884—Nelson, by King Cole 2 50 1885—Tigredia. by Leolinus 2 45 1886— Shot, bv Musket 2 40$ 1887— Disowned, by Albany 2 43 1888—Sextant, by Robinson Crusoe ... 2 46 Cuira*sier, bv Musket 2 40£ 1890—Tirailleur, bv Musket 2 44$ 1891—Medallion, bv Nordenfeldt „. 2 45J 1892—Morion, by OaptivrUo 2 40 1893—St. Hippo, by St -Leger ... ... 2 46 18S4— Dor.lt v bv St. George 2 404 Stepfelt, by Kordenfeldt 2 41 1896—Fabulist, by Fabulous 2 391 1897—Ne*tor. by St. Leger „. ... 2 47) 1898— St. Crispin, bv St. I>ger 2 40 1899—Bluejacket, by St Leger 2 40 1900— Delaval, by Seoton Delaval ... 2 42 2-5 1901—Renown, by Dreadnought 2 40 1-5 1902—Mensrhikofl, bv Stepniak 2 3»i 1903— Wairiki. bv Soult 2 374 I9o4_r,lad«>me. by Seaton Delaval ... 2 41 1-5 Gladstone by Seaton Delaval ... 2 441-5 1906— Multifid, by" Multiform 2 36 4-5 1907—Zimmerman, by Birkenhead 2 40 1908—Bon iform. by Multiform 2 36 2-5 1909—Husbandman, by Treadmill ... 2 35 4-5 191f£-Kilwinning, by Kilch>ran 2 37 1-3 Danube, by Martian ? 37" 1912—Counterfeit, by Treadmill ... ... 2 36 1913—80n Reve, by Boniform 2 38 1914— Cherubini, by Martian... ... 2 37 4-5 1915 Reputation, by Martian ... 2 36 2-5

NEWMARKET HANDICAP of 650sovs; ' second horse lOOsovs, third horse 50sovs.! Six furlongs. Mr. G. D. Greenwood's blk c Bimeter, 3yrs, by Maltster— 7at 81b (Emmerson) .. .. .. . . .. 1 Mr. H G. Taylor's b f Bee, 3yrs, 7st 6lb (Reid} .. 2 Mr. R. Hannon's ch h King Lupin, 4yrs, Bst 51b (Robinson) 3 Also started: Postillion, Bst 81b (C. Price) ; Downham, Bst 61b (B. Berry); Prince Soult, Sat 51b (L. Wilson); Sauci, Bst Sib (Deeley); Crown Pearl, 7st 131b (McMillan); Kitty Bellairs, Ist 121b (Conquest); Tact, 7st 121b (C. Brown); Hymettius, 7st 12lb (Buchanan); Goldfire, 7st 71b (L. Brown); Tete-a-Tete, 7st 51 (Clarke). Bimoter was favourite. Prince Soult. Hymettius. and others wero very fractious at the barrier, and when they were released it was fully a furlong before Hymettius got in front of a- bunched field. He had Goldfire as his nearest attendant at the turn, but _ inside the distance half-a-dozen were in line with Ormond's candidate, conspicuous amongst whom were Bimeter, Bee, Postillion, and King Lupin. In a great finish Bimeter won by a bare head from Bee, who was a neck in front of King Lupin, the third hcrse. Postillion, Sauci, and Downham were all close up. Time, lm 14 l-ss. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB HANDICAP of lOOOsovs; second horse 200 sov v s. third horse lOOsovs. One mile and a-half. Mr. T. H. Lowry's b h Marshal McDonald, 4yrs, by Soult—Hesper, 7st (Clarke) 1 Mr. T. F. Quinlivan's br g Sea Pink, 6yrs, Sst 121b (R. Berry) 2 Mr. R. H. Duder's rn m La Reina, aged, 7st 121b (Buchanan) 3 Also started: Six Knox, Sst (C. Brown), Allegation, 7st 13lb (Conquest); Jolie Fille, 7at (Chaplin); Soultikoff. 6st 101b (L. Brown); St. Elmn. 6st. 91b (Reid); Monorail, 6st 9'b (Robinson); Gloy. 6st 71b (Chaafe). La, Reina was favourite. Gloy went out to the front at barrier rise, and had Jolie Fille and Monorail as his closest attendants passing the stand. Gloy lost the leading position, about the seven furlong post, where La Reina was prominent for three furlongs, when St. Elmn, Jolie Fille, and Marshal McDonald were being closely pursued by Sea Pink. Once fairly in the straight, Marshal McDonald made a big bid, and inside the distance Sea- Pink threw out a challenge, while La, Reins- had got up third. A stirring finish home resulted in Marshal McDonald gaining the verdict by a short half-head. La Reina third a length away, and St. Elmn fourth. Time. 2m 345. WINDERS OF THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S HANDICAP. (Since 1900) Time, in. i. 1900—Messru. L. D. and X. A. Nathan's Explosion. 9.10 2 39 1901— L. Marshall's Coronet, 3.3 ... 2 401-5 1902—Mr. J. T. Ryan's Nonette, 9.4 ... 2 37J 1903—Messrs. I/. D. and N. A. Nathan's Boeella, 7.12 2 401 1904—Mr P. James'* Romeo, 8.6 2 39 2-5 1905— D. Stewart's Scotty, 8.6 ... 2 411-5 1906— J. George's Pnrltutu, 8.2 . . 237 2-5 1907—Messrs. R. and R. Duder's Akarana. 7.0. 2 38 1-5 1908—Hon. J D. Ormond'a Zimmerman, 9.3 ■ 236 3-5 1909—Mr St. J. Buckley'* All Red, 9.11 237 2-5 1910— J. H. Walters'* Sedition, 7.1... 235 3-5 1911—Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Miss Mischief, 6.13 ... ... 232 3-5 1912—Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Mis* Mischief (8.4) and Mr. J. McNicol'a Maxwell (6.12), deadheat 2 354 5 1913—Mr. F. W. Arnold's Antoinette, 8.1 2 37 2-5 1914— E. J. Watt's Sea Pink. 7.7 2 34 1915—Mr.' T. H. Lowry's Marshal McDonald, 7.0 2 34 MAIDEN HANDICAP of 250sovs; second • horse 35sdvs, and third horse 15sovs. One mile. Mr. H. R. Mackenzie's ch f Lady Penury, 3vrs, by Penury—Lady Gwen, 7st 21b (Robinson) ■ •■■ •;■ 1 Mr. F. J. Macmanemin's ch c Had), 3yrs, Tat slb (C. Brown) 2 Mr. T. F. Quinlivan's br g Football. 3yTS, 7st 101b (R. Berry) 3

Also started: Self, Sst 111b (Kennedy); Kaween. Bst 6lb (McFlynn); El Gallo. Bst slb (Conquest); Makura, Bst 4lb (Buchanan); Gazette, Bst 21b (Brady); Camulus, 7st 13lb (Emmerson): Haku, 7st 121b (Clarke); Salvia, 7st 121b 'Deeley); Fisher, 7st 101b 'Stockley); Ovation. 7st 101b (Morris); Troublesome, '/si 10lb (McMillan); Vallarnoiosa. 7st 71b (F E. Jones); Plenipotent, 7st 3lb (L. Brown)-. Glittering Sands. 7st 31b (Reid); Marble Star, 7at 3lb (Chaplin); King of the Valley. 7st Sib (McDevitt); Dancastor, 7st 21b (Ludlow). Football was favourite.

When the big field of horses raced on to the course proper, Dancastor was leading the field and maintained his position to the straight entrance with Lady Penury alongside. The latter ran to tha front and won easily by two and a-half lengths from Hadi, with Football, finishing fast, third a. length away. Marble Star was fourth. Time, lm 41s.

GLASGOW HANDICAP of 350sovs: second horse 70s6vs, and third horse 30sovs- Seven furlongs. Mr. R. Hannon's br m Tinopai. 4yr3, by S'.'pniak—Mignon, 7st 51b (Robinson)... 1 Mr. J. Armstrong's br h Iliad's Hero, 4yrs, 7st 21b (Conquest) 2 Mr. F. Hall's b f Castalia, Syrs. 7st. 51b (Kennedy) ... 3 Also started: Prince Soult, Bst,4lb (Mc Millan); Be'dame, Bst 21b (Deeley); Patronale, 7st lllb (C. Brown); Hyettus, 7st 9lb (Buchanan); Vocation, 7st 71b (Emmerson): Castalia. 7st slb (Kennedy); Court Martial. 7ft 51b (Clarke); Delenda, 6st 121b (L. Brown); Mount Victoria, 6st lllb (Reid); Worcester, 6st lllb (Chaplin).

Beldame was favourite Hyettus and Vocatior. were a bit fractious at the post, which caused much delay, and when they were despatched Iliad's Hero and Mount Victoria were showing; out in front. This pair practically led tiS tho five furlong post,, when Iliad's Hero went to the lead and came into the straight well in advance. Once head* were turned for home. Tinopai cculd be seen coming, and insido the distance had the race in hand, winning by two lengths, Castalia third the same distance away, and Vocation fourth. Beldame was caught in the tapes and was pulled up. Time, lm 26 3-ss. NOTES ON THE RACING. . The scratching pen was busy in connection with the Ferguson Handicap, the field being reduced from 16 to 10. Soultane was singled out for most attention, Belasco ruling second in demand, with Loloma next. The summing up in favour of Soultane was amply justified, for the son of Soult was first away, and he remained in command throughout, winning comfortably from Coleraine-

In a field of half a dozen saddled up to contest the New Year Hurdle Race, Heroford was made favourite, with Admiral Soult, Spalfish, and Cloudy Dawn most extensively backed of the others in that order. Spalfish went out early to win his race, and when he jumped the fifth hurdle two lengths in front of Cloudy Dawn, whom he had beaten for pace in the middle stage, a victory for the top-weight seemed highly probableThere was, however, a sudden transformation when the sixth hurdle came to bo negotiated, for Spalfish ran in a bit too close to the obstacle, which brought him down. Admiral Soult held a slight advantage at the last fence, but there was a strong rally in favour of Hereford at this point, as the son of Fontenoy leaped the fence almost level with his Auckland rival. Hereford challenged, gamely, but Admiral Soult kept his big rival at bay, and won by a neck Erindale. who burst a blood-vessel, was pulled up at the end of half a mile. After the race J. Doerey. the rider of Hereford, was summoned before the stewards to explain his handling of the favourite. The evidence given showed that both the owner and trainer had backed the horse for a substantial sum. and that the rider had been laid a considerable amount by the owner in the event of a win. The stewards decided to take no further action. A field of nine youngsters was saddled up to contest the Midsummer Handicap, the top-weight, Sutala, being made favourite. Hiero, who unseated his rider, gave a lot of trouble at the post, and when the barrier shot up he tot left, and a like fate- befel lorotoro- Sutala, who was .quickly into his stride, never gave his large circle of admirers any cause for anxiety, and tho son of Elysian running it out very strongly, won his race in easy style from the consistent Housewife.

. The Great Northern Derby was the succeeding event, and when the numbers went up for the classic event, it was found that the held coloured on the card had been reduced by the respective withdrawals of. Camulus Mullingar. and Ringform. When the candidates for blue riband honours came to have their toilets prepared. Reputation was the one ,. tjuicklv sought out; indeed, it might be said that Mr. Bidwill's colt was fairly mobbed. Always a most mannerly colt. Reputation took the marked attention bestowed upon him with the utmost composure, and as the last, strap was tightened the black colt trotted away as though the Derby task before hurt was quite of the every-day order. Reputation fittingly led the parade, and though the son of Martian did not entertain the onlookers with anything approaching the dashing order, the free manner in which he dropped into his stride carried conviction that the severe effort exacted from him on Boxing Day when he endeayou-ed to beat Warstep in the Auckland Cup had left no ill effects. Balboa moved short in his preliminary, and in his Case there was undoubted evidence of sorcn<Jß». Bedford moved attractively, and though Don Francisco and Roumania were popularly counted out in a race of the Derby standard, they both carried a well-trained appearance. It was always a certainty that Reputation would rule a strong odds-on favourite, and the money rolled on to his number at such a rate that when the bells ceased ringing more than half the sum invested on the machine was credited to Mr Bidwill's colt. Of the others Balbrfa was most strongly backed. When Mr. O'Connor gave the word for the contestants to line up at , lhe 4 f. ost ttle tlm « was cut to waste and within a few seconds the welcome cry went up. They're off!" Bedford went out to make the pace, and the son of Bunyan had a three lengths' advantage when they swept past the stand with Reputation and Balboa at the tail of the field. Reputation moved up at the bottom stretch with great dash and as the favourite got level with Bedford at th,e six furlong post a buzz of enthusiasm permeated the air Bedford hulls on gamely to his black opponent until the three furlong post was reached when Reputation strode away, and though Balboa came along gamely, there was never any danger of .his catching the favourite, who won in brilliant style by three lengths. There was a warm cheer for Reputation as Wilson brought the game little Derby winner back to the enclosure, which was repeated

when his trainer. F- D- Jones, led him on to the lawn to -have, the blue riband placed round his neck. This pleasing ceremony wan performed by Miss Gorrie, daughter of t'ae vice-president. Mr- H. T. Gorrie. The Newmarket Handicap brought out a. field of 14. and when speculation opened it was made apparent that the handicapper's effort was popularly considered to have concealed the winner in a masterly manner. Bimeter eventually wound up favourite, Sauci. Postillion, King Lupin, Crown Pearl, and Downham standing out best backed of the others. The starter experienced much difficulty in sotting the field to line up properly, but by the display of much patience Mr. O'Connor eventually got the field away to a beautiful start. Hymettius played the role of pacemaker to the turn, where he retired, and in a stirring finish Bimeter got homo first by a head from Bee, with King Lupin, Postillion, Sauci, and Downham finishing all of a heapTen horses went to the post for the Auckland Racing Club Handicap, for which La Reina was made favourite, Sir Knox, Sea Pink. Allegation. Jolie Fille, Soultikoff, St. Elmn. Monorail, Marshal McDonald, and Gloy being backed in that order. Gloy was found acting the role of pacemaker as the field swept down the straight in good orderJolie Fille took a hand in the pacemaking at the back, where La Reina. improved her position: but the half-mile post found the favourite falling away. The pace was very Bolid across the top stretch. When they got to J.he home turn La Reina was seen to be coming again and finishing well, and a cry went up in her lavourj but Soult's veteran daughter was fairly spun out at the half distance, where Marshal. Mc Donald and Sea Pink shone out. " SeaPink wins!" was all the cry from the main stand when the last few strides were entered upon, but the post was just a little too close for the top weight to score, and Marshal McDonald, who was next the rails, gained the judge's verdict by half a, head amidst a scene of intense excitement. There was only one horse backed ' for less money than Marshal McDonald, and the victory of Mr. T. H. Lowry's representative was a big surprise.

Twenty competitors faced the starter for the Maiden Handicap. Football was made favourite, after whom El Gallo, Camulus, Salvia, Makura, Kaween. Self, Hadj, and Gazette all carried more confidence than the winner. Lady Penury, who won handsomely over the last two furlongs. The favouritewas again going on fast in third position and mev 'be better suited over a longer course Doncaster, a stable companion of the winner, was distinctly prominent in the early stages.

' After her great showing over a mile course on the second day. Beldame was installed favourite for the Glasgow Handicap. Hyettus. Iliad's Hero. Patronale. and 'Tinopai, being backed in that order- The favourite's supporters were deprived of the chance of a financial return by the fact that, she got caught in the tapes as the barrier _ rose. and was quickly pulled up when victory was hopeless. The winner turned up in th« consistent Tinopai. who came fresh from two victories at the Thames, and who came with a greai rush in the straight and easily disposed of Iliad's Hero, and ran the seven furlongs in the great time of Iza 26 8-ss.

CONCLUDING DAY'S RACING. The meeting will be brought to a. conclusion to-day. The following is a, list of the horses engaged in the various events: —

GOODWOOD HANDICAP, one mile—Beldame 8.7, Tinopai 8.2. Patronale 8.0, Monojack 8-0, Vocation 7.12, Jolie Fille 7.11, Monorail 7.3. Tripoli 7.3. Kaimanohe 7.2, Mount Victoria 7.0. Bedford 7.0. Self 7.0, Gloy 6.12, Gazette 6.7, Kaimanuka 6-7, Ovation 6.7.

SYLVIA HANDICAP, six furlongs.— Loyal Arch 9-5. Housewife 8.7. Adjutant 8.2, Snub 6.12. Freya 6.9, Lightning 6.9, March 6.9, Mountain Dream 6-9.

GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, one mile and a-ouarter. —Sea Pink 9.3. Jack Delaval 8.13, Chortle 8.2. Royal Irish 8.0. La Reina 7 12. Goldsize 7.12. Allegation 7.11. Prince Soult 7.6. 8%. Elmn 6.8. Phosphorus 6.8. Kaween 6.7, Soldier 6.7. Tangiwai 6.7.

ROYAL STAKES six furlongs.-Sauci 8 11, Hymettius 8.3 Banksia (14ib allowance) 7.11, Arran (inc. 71b penalty) 7.5, Sulala (51b penalty) 7.3, Desert Gold (71b penalty) 7.2, Adjutait (71b allowance) 6.5, Wishful (71b allowance) 6.5, Torotoro ("lb allowance) 6.5, Lady Paula ("lb allowance) 6.2, Mountain Dream (71b allowance) 6.2, Sweet Corn (7lb allowance) 6.2.

AUCKLAND HURDLES, two miles.— Admiral Soult 12.9. Kilmeny 12.4. Hereford 11.6, Fashion Plate 10.13. Te Ongo 10.10. Cloudy Dawn 10.1. Coronado 9.2.

COUNTY HANDICAP, six furlongs — Postillion 9.0. Sauci 8.8. Crown Pear! 8 4 F.tty Bellairs 8.3. Bee 8.3. Iliad's Hero 8.0. 'Olonel Soult- 7.12. Toreador 7.12. Glad Tidings 7.9. Kaimanuka 6.11. Munster 6.11.

AUCKLAND PLATE, one mile and a-half. —Marshal Macdonald 9.0. Merry Roe 8.11, Warstep 8.11, Reputation 8.0.

GREY HANDICAP, five furlongs.—Kitty Bellairs 9 6, Belasco 9.1, Christmas Rose 8.8. Bonny tßigg 8.6. Munster 80. Gold Necklet 7.12, Banksia 7.12. Coleraine 7.11, Vallambrosa 7.7. Fionnuala 7.4. Gaycium 7.3. Centre 7.1. Bouvardia 7.1, Goldcatcher 7.1. Maid of Orleans 7.1, Nildah 7.1, Romanui 7.1

STRATFORD RACING CLUB. [BY TELEGRAPH.— ASSOCIATION.] Sthatfoed, Friday. The Stratford Racing - Club's meeting opened to-day in beautiful weather and with * record attendance. The sum put through 1,2 «55 1111^16 totalled. ,£17.030, as against £15.928 last year on the first day. The following are the results: a TARXKI WELTER.—Captain Miro. 1Armature, 2; Avena. 3. Also started: Bivouac, Miralma. Patronata, Vladian. Red Coral. Glen Tullock. and Iceberg. Won easily by thre» lengths. Time, lm 31 3-sg. BOROUGH STAKES—Wioletta, 1; Veto. 2; Joybells. 3 .Also started: Wild Daisy Fortify. Top Twig. Vestalis. Go On, Hinekaha. Miss Potae. Fidessa. Lupinatrix, Twra Tahara. Caon. Guard. Tirana, arid Trombone. Won by half a length. Time. 555.

STRATFORD CUP.— Van. 1 Patronymic. 2; Chaminade. 3. Also started: Draft Invader. Bercola. Cordon. Won by a bare half length, with a neck between second and third horses. Time, 2m 13s 4-ss. - RAILWAY HACK.-Dodger. 1; Lady Amai.. 2:. Patroon. 3. .Also started: Magneta, Flying Camp, Flying Queen, and Miss Fisher. Won by a length Time, lm 2 3-ss. OHURA HURDLES.— 1; Captain Mackay. 2; Katua, 3. Also started: Styrax. A fine finish. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 3m 18a. I MIDHIRST HACK.—Fore, 1; Mahlstick. 2; John Willie, 3. Also started: Quo Vadis. Won easily. Time, lm 53Js. FARMERS' PLATE.—Silver Flood. 1; Harbour Light, 2; Idol. 3. Also started: Bay Prince. Warea. Deemster. Rosalys. Armature. Black Queen, and Chief Officer. Won easily. Time, lm 5625. FLYING HANDICAP.—GIenroy, 1; Crawford, 2: Calais. 3. Also started: Martingale and Bay Paul. A good finish; won by a long neck. Time, lm 14 4-ss. GREYMOUTH JOCKEY CLUB. [lIT telegraph—press association.] Greyjiotjth, Friday. There was glorious weather and a large attendance for the concluding day of the Groymouth Jockey Club's race meeting. The totalisator handled for the day the sum of £10.498. as compared with £9181 for the corresponding day last year- The total for the meeting is £20.258. as against £17,727 last year, an increase of £2531. The results were as follows: — TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, six furlongs. —Mollyhawk. 7st 71b. 1; Sir Wallace. Bst " ; 3lb. 2; Kina. 9st 10lb. 3. Also started: Portland. 7st 7lb; Zimmer. 7st 71b (carried 6lb over). Won by half a length. Time, lm 18 l-5s-

FLYING HANDICAP, five furlongs— Kinc Star, 7st 121b, 1; Svcaborg, lOst 131b, 2: Keodel. 7st 3lb, 3. Also started: Irish Gift. 9st 61b: Royal Sleeves, 9st 41b; Clanmena. Bst 81b: Goldfinch. 7st 91b; Lady Grafton, 7st. Won by half a length. Time, lm 4 1-58.

GREY VALLEY HANDICAP, one mile. —Monologue. Bst lllb. 1; Ladrone, 9st 41b, 2: Impulsive. 7sf slb. 3. Also started: Jeannot. 9st 6lbi Gold Coin, 9st. Won by a head. Time, lm 44 l-ss.

MAITAI HANDICAP, seven furlongs— Moirette. Bst 3lb. 1: Divorce lOst lib " - The Nut. 7st 121b. 3. Also started: Royal Dragoon, 9st 131b; Kina, 9st 4,1b: Crown Battery. Sst. Time, lm 31 2-ss.

BLACKBALL HANDICAP— 9st slb. 1: Excitement, 9st 13lb. 2: Don Chart. 7st 31b, 3- Also started: Wild Bird 7st 101b- Won by a length. Time, lm 10 4-5 a

HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, one mile Glencannich, Bst 131b, 1; Cliarlerose, Bst 2Combination. Bst 61b. 3. Also started- Waipuni, 9st 21b; Forest Belle, Bst 81b: Optician, 7st 101b; Glenongly, 7st 101b. Won by half a length. Time, lm 45 4-5s

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, six and ahalf furlongs.— 7st 4lb. 1- Merton. lOst slb, 2: Nithsdale, Bst 81b. 3 Also started: Impulsive, 7st 131b- Won by & length. Time, lm 24 2-ss. FAREWELL HANDICAP, five furlongs — King Star. 7st 91b. 1; Yeodel. 7st 3lb? 2Clanmena, Bst slb. 3. Also started- Excitement. 9st 101b; Bayform, 7st 91b. Won by a length. Time, lm 3s. WHATAWHATA RACES. [BY TELEGRAPH OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Hamilton, Friday. The following are the results of tho Whatawhata races, which were held to-day: HURDLE HANDICAP-Starket. 1; Hammerless. 2; Captain Lock, 3. Won by one and a-half lengths. MAIDEN PLATE—Celebrity, 1 : Hamlet. 2; Golden Nut, 3. Won by one length. WHATAWHATA CUP.-Espalpirian. 1Hammerless. 2; Black Joe. 3. Won by two lengths. SHORTS HANDICAP -Positive. 1; Manures. 2, Pena. 3. Won by four lengths HACK HANDICAP -Perinut, 1: Waimai, 2: L-idy Soult, 3. Won by two lengths n^ ,? IDICA ? TROT—Striker. 1; ShrapFengths Specialist. 3. Won by four