SPORTING.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 826, 30 December 1887, Page 12

SPORTING.

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(By Martis i.)

FIXTURES. December SI and January 2—Greymouth Midsummer Meeting. . Docember 31— Lancaster Park Trotting Meeting. January 2—Canterbury Summer Meetine. January 2—Napier Park Summer Meeting. January 2—"VVaipawa County Racing-Club's New Yeat’s Meeting. January 2 and 3—R mgitikei Meeting. Nominations. Acceptances, See. January 22 —Foxton R. C. Meeting January 23 and 20—Island Bay Summer Meeting Feburary 2 and 4 Wellington R. C. Summer Meeting :• . / ; '.O . . :i;, . ... ■■ ,/

The weather for the holiday meetings seems to have been variously pleasant in some ins-anees and unpleasant in. others. At Auckland,however, where the biggest events came off, the gods appear to have been kind. It is noticeable that the records made over the several distances were looking at the times usually achieved at Auckland. The racing on the other hand appears to have been good. The Derby was an easy thing for Sextant, who, running in Mr Stead’s colours for the first time, had no difficulty in disposing of Bangle, the only other starter. Mr Stead has now, perhaps, the best racing stud ever got together in this colony, for never was there a greater aggregation' of fashionable horseflesh than that which in. eludes Maxim, Lochiel, Sextant, Russley, and Gipsy King. The A.R.C. Handicap fell to that game little mare, Lady Norah, Antelope running second ; and in the Railway Plate the speedy Cinderella beat Nelson in the very slow time of lmin. 22Jsec. * Nekon carried a lot of money ’ says the Press Association ‘and the starter was hooted/ so that it is possible Nelson was left at the start.

The Heathcote races were principally remarkable on account of the reappearance of Leon, who run second in the Heathcote Handicap on the first day, and won the J.C. Handicap on the second day. At the Opaki (Masterton) meeting, Smooth, who has been going to win a big race for a long time; came off, and appropriated the Opaki Stakes and Masterton Handicap, Mr Peters has been very persevering and not tboTncky with his horses, and,his success in this instance wall be very popular. Mr Leopold has had rather hard luck with Cupid and Rumour, the former running two seconds and winning the Consolation, while Rumour Iran two seconds and won the Tradesmen’s Handicap. At the Manawatu meeting the Palmerston Guineas was won by the ex hack racer, Germaine, and Tongariro, who is paying his place very handsomely, appropriated the Jnbilee Handicap, and Mr A. J. Hoskins won the Maiden Plate with Voltigeur. A remarkable case of a mare winning a race when eight months in foal is recorded by a Colombo correspondent of the Field, who writes:—The following is probably a unique case. A bay mare, Berlins, granddaughter of Stockwell, aged 3 years, was brought np here from Australia in March last. She won two races on the hills in April, and was trained for the chief events at our annual meeting in August. She was galloped, sweated, and physicked more than any horse in training, and yet * the fat ’ did not come off. On August 15, carrying lOat. 91b,, she won the Government Cup, one miie, in a common ca.nter, beating a good field. On the 17th, she started for the Tnrf Club Plate, two mileu s got. off with a bad start, and went round all the way, finishing nowhe\e, in evident distress. The following morning she was found to be ‘in pains,’ and died undelivered on the Friday, three days after. The muscles inside the pelvis were so developed that it was impossible to get the hand on to the foal. A fine colt foal of 8 months was found in perfect position. There is no veterinary surgeon in Colombo, and the mare’s state was suspected by no one but a doctor, who was also an owner. I fancy this is the first time it has ever been recorded that a mare carrying an eight months’ foal won a good race in good time. . At the Croydon October meeting Plunger Benyon won a good deal of. money over two of his horses winning hurdle races. There was a very good attendance of the public at Messrs T. Kepnedy Macdonald and Co/s auction rooms last Friday morning, when the privileges, in connection with the Caledonian Society’s sports, which take place on the Basin Reserve on the 2nd January, were submitted to auction. The results of the sale were as follow Grand stand bar and luncheon-room, £l9; two publicans’ booths outside, £lB ; two refreshment rooms, £lO. Mr J. Cross was the purchaser in each case. Mr G. Bedford secured the right of games for £1 10s. The right to sell cards was passed in.

ISLAND BAY RACING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING. The following nominations have been received;— Local Handicap. Smooth, Cupid,.

Te Whiti, Kangaroo, Matamau, The Shah, Voltigeur, Fabrication. Flying Handicap.— -Waterfall, Rivulet, Pearl, Falconet, Strenuous, St Ives, Mokoia, Rumour, Sweetie,- Whisper; .Marlborough, Torea, The Shah, "Forester; Little Scrub. ■ ;

Island Bay Cup. —Waterfall, Waitiri, Pearl, Falconet, Rumour, Mokoia, St Clair, St Ives, Silence, Russley, Beresford, Strenuous, Tetford, Lady Norah, Her Ladyship, Marlborough, Laurel, The Shah, Orator, Voltigeur, Little Scrub.

Huedle Handicap. — Volcano, Kangaroo, Freebooter, Zulu, Patriot, Johnny, Rimu (Ryan’s), Jim; Rata. Anniversary Handicap. —Waterfall, Rivulet, Pearl, St. Ives, Mokoia, Strenuous, Smooth, Rumour, Cupid, Kangaroo, Whisper. Marlborough, Torea, The Sliah, Scraps, Fabrication. Stewards’ Handicap. - Waterfall, Rivulet, Pearl, Cupid, Rumour, St. Ives, Mokoia, Strenuous, Russley, Sweetie, Whisper, Marlborough, The Shah, Forester, Orator, Scraps. Centenary Handicap. Waterfall, Rivulet, Waitiri, Pearl, St Ives, St Clair, Mokoia, Stremious, Rumour, Cupid, Falcone*, Smooth, Silence, Russley, Beresford, Tetford, ' Lady Norah, Her Ladyship, Whisper, Fabrication, Little Scrub, Voltigeur, Marlborough, Torea, Laurel, The Shah, Orator. Welter Handicap. — Waterfall, Rivulet. Pearl, St Ives, Kangaroo, Cupid, Sweetie, Marlborough, Jim, The Shah, Orator, Voltigeur, Scraps.

(REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.)

Sydney, December 27

The Australian Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting took place to-day, the principal events resulting as follows : Flying Handicap, six furlongs.—My Lord, 1 ; Volcano, 2 ; lona, 3. December Stakes, five furlongs. — Consequence , 1 ; Wycombe, 2 ; Lady Betty, 3. Summer Cup, mile and a half—Vespasia, 1; Queen, 2 ; Acme, 3. Fifteen started. The betting was 4 to 1 agst Kitawa, 8 to 1 Honeydew, 8 to 1 Flaneur, 10 to 1 Vespasia, If to 1 Queen. Honeydew led until reaching the back of the course, when Allendale came to the front and led by three lengths, with Vespasia next. Entering the straight a desperate race ensued to the finish between Vespasia and Queen, the former winning by a head. Pasha was last. Time, 2min 38iseo. A. J.C. Handicap, mile and a quarter— Dainty, 1 ; Democrat, 2 ; Enigma, 3.

AUCKLAND RACES. (united press ASSOCIATION.) Auckland, December 26. The Auckland Racing Club’s Summer Meeting opened to-day. The weather was fine, but the attendance was not up to the average. Admiral Fairfax and the officers of the squadron now in harbor were present. The racing, except in the Hurdle race and A.R.C. Handicap, was very poor. During the day Mr Stead, who, by the way', acted as official timekeeper for the. races, ordered the pen to be put through Maxim’s name for the Derby, and this caused some disappointment. The horse -went amiss on Saturday morning, when he was beaten in a gallop with Sextant, and it is said he is suffering from fever iii the feet. The following are the details of the day’s racing : Maiden Plate, 80 sovs. One and a half miles. —Hon E. Mitchelson’s Fusee, 7st. 91b, 1 ; Mr D. McKinnon’s Sir Walter, Bst, 2 ; Mr E, Fraser’s Pikau, 7st 91b," 3. No other starters. Won easily by a length and a half. Time, 2min 50sec. Dividends—lnside, LI 9s ; outside, LI 14s, Great Northern Foal Stakes, of 300 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 15 ’sovs. Six furlongs. Mr Marshall’s Pearl Shell, Bst 71b 1; Mr Somerville’s Hilda, Bst 71b, 2 ; Mr Chaafe’s Forest King, Bst 101 b, 3. Mr Chaafe’s Tartar, Bst 101 b; Messrs Bririimer and Duder’s Cuirassier, Bst 101 b, also ran. Won by three lengths, Forest King being third three lengths behind Hilda. Tartar finished fourth and Cuirassier fifth, Time, lmin. 19fsec. Dividends, £1 10s and LI 11s.

Great Northern Derby, of 750 sovs, added , to a sweep of 25 sovs. One mile and a half. Mr G. G. Stead’s Sextant, Bst 101 b, 1 ; Mr J. Chaafe’s Bangle, Bst 71b, 2. Only two started! Sextant was a hot favorite. The pair were despatched to an even start, and for a short distance they ran on lerms,, but at the turn in Bangle went to the front and led past the stand by two lengths/pulling double. She maintained this advantage till nearing the cutting, where the race began in earnest, for hero Sextant ran up to the leader/ and he had three lengths’ lead of Bangle at the half-mile post, where the pace was very sound. Here Sutherland made a gieat effort with Bangle, and at the turn the shout went up that the filly would win, for she w r as at this point on even terms with her opponent, but Sextant, a length or two further on, drew away, and finally placed the issue beyond doubt; for, gaining ground at every stride, he ran home in gallant style, winning very easily by three lengths. Time, 2min 46|sec. Dividends— Inside, LI 4s ; outside, LI 3s. As is customary Sextant was decorated with, the blue riband on returning to the scale, and paraded the laws amidst enthusiastic cheering. Hurdle Race, of 100 sovs. Two miles and a quarter.-- Mr W. H. Tatham’s Uranus, lOat, 1 f Mr D. O’Brien’s Isaac,

lOst 121 b, 2; Mr J. B. Williamßon’s Shillelagh, Bst 101 b, 3. Peter Osbeck, Coral, and. Sirloin were the other starters. Time, 4min 37lsec. Dividends, L2 18s and L2 Bs. -- ‘ •

Selling Race, one' mile, was won by Capella, beating two others. Dividend, LI 9s.

Auckland ’Racing Club Handicap, of 250 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs each ; second horse 40 sovs, and third 20 sovs out of stakes. One mile and a quarter.—-Mr W. Bobbett’s Lady Norah, Bst 61b, 1 ; Mr T. Hedger’s Antelope, 7st 71b, 2 ; Mr W. Somerville’s Balista, 7st 71b, 3. Tetford, Wapiti, Tennyson, and Leorina also ran. Time, 2min 13fsec, Dividends, L 3 5s and L 3 10s. Railway Plate, of 80 sovs. Threequarters of a mile.—D. Twohill’s Cinderella, Bst 101 b, 1 ; Major George’s Nelson, 9st lib, 2; W. Robertson’s Muskarina, 6st 41b, 3, No other starters. Time, lmin 22£sec. There was great excitement at the close of the race, as N elson carried a of money, and the starter was hooted. . . .. -

NAPIER RACES. Napier, December 26,

The Hawkes Bay Jockey Club’s Boxing Day Meeting to-day was largely attended. The weather was beautiful and the racing good. Maiden Plate, of 50 sovs. One mile and a half.—Falconet, 1; Whisper, 2; Bronte, 3. Harold and Rimu also ran. Serpentine was scratched. Dividends, LI 18s and L2.

Christmas Handicap, of 80 sovs. One mile and a quarter. —Rivulet, 1 ; Salisbury, 2 ; Miss Dargon, 3. Melville also ran. Pearl and Whisper were scratched. Dividends, LI 12s and LI 13s. Hurdles, of 80 sovs. Two and a half miles.—Chemist, 1; Echo, 2 ; Rimu, 3. Denbigh, Volcano, Clyde, and On Trial also ran. Dividends, 14 8s and L 4 17s. Hastings Handicap, of 200 sovs. Two miles.—Pearl, 1; Warama, 2 ; Falconet, 3. Expelled and Serpentine also ran. Waitiri and Deceiver were scratched. Dividends, LI 12s and Ll 13s. Two-Year-Old Plate, of 50 sovs. Five furlongs.—Kotuku, 1 ; Katinka, 2 ; Yatterina, 3. Lady’s Maid also ran. Dividends, Ll 18s and Ll 18s. Scurry Stakes, of 20 sovs. One mile, —The Arrow, 1; Nikau, 2; Norah, 3. Dividends, L2 11s and L2 18s. Consolation, of 40 sovs. One mile.— Whisper, 1 ; Expelled, 2. Melville and Bronte were scratched. Dividends, Ll 10s and Ll 11s.

HEATHCOTE RACES.

Christchurch, December 26,

The Heathcote races were fairly attended. Time Saddle Trot, 50 sovs, about three miles.—Mr W. C. Kerr’s Gipsy (scratch) 1 ; Mr T. Walker’s Energy (25secs.) 2 ; Mr D. Orange’s Gip (50secs.) 3. Time, Bmin. 25secs. Dividends, £7 4s 6d and £9 8s 6d. Heathcote Handicap Cup, 60 sovs, one mile and three quarters.—Mr G. Hulm’s Rosebud, 6st 71b, 1 ; Mr H. Vallance’s Mac, 7st 111 b, 2 ; Mr H. Horsford’s Leon, 6st 71b, 3. Eighteen others started. Time, 2min. 16secs. Dividends; L 6 9s 6d and L 6 5s 6d. Playboy, who won the Hack Hurdles and Hack Race, is alleged to he Warepa, otherwise Problem, who was disqualified by the D.J.C. some time ago. It is said a protest has been lodged. Christchurch, December 27.

To-day was observed as a general holiday. The weather was fine. The Heathcote races were fairly attended. Heathcote J. C. Handicap, 40 sovs ; about one mile.—Mr H. Horsford’s Leon, 6st, 1 ; Mr Higgott’s Patrician, 7st 101 b, 2 : Mr P. Butler’s Repose, 7st, 3. Time, 2min 49sec. Dividend, each L2 10s 6d. Time Harness Trot, 40 sovs ; about three miles —Mr R. Sutherland’s Bob Gawn, 50sec, 1 ; Mr Grange’s Maid of Munster, scratch, 2 ; Mr H. Mcßratney’s Shamrock, 20sec, 3. Time, 9min 37£sec. Dividends, Ll 4 8s and Ll 7 9s 6d.

HOKITIKA RACES. Hokitika, December 26.

At the first day’s Westland Racing Club’s Christmas Meeting the weather was showery in the latter part of the day. The course %as in gopd order, and the attendance fair. Open Handicap—Tarantalus, 1 ; Zulu, 2. Starlight also ran. Totalisator dividend, L2 17s. Hack Race was won by Sensation, heating four others. Produce Stakes —Playboy, 1 ; Otira, 2 ; Colonel, 3. Verbena, Cutty Sark, and Miss Guy also ran. Totalisator dividend, L2 9s. Hokitika Handicap —Temuka, 1 ; Madonna, 2. Leodogran and Portfolio also ran. It was a good race, the two leaders having a hard struggle, half way round the course. Totalisator dividend, L2 19s. President’s Handicap—Tarantalus, 1; Zulu, 2. Sensation, Madonna, and Billy Kraaft also ran. An exciting finish. Was won by a head. Totalisatorjdividend, L2. Hurdles .—Master Guy, 1 ; Marquis, 2 ; Little Jack, 3. Hokitika, December 27.-

At the second day’s meeting of the Westland Racing Club, the weather was fine and the attendance good. The following are the results :—Hurdles—Master Guy, 1 ; Little Jack, 2. Marquis was scratched. A poor race. Totalisator, Ll 10s. York Stakes—Verbena, 1 ; Tilda, 2; Miss Guy, 3. Totalisator, L2 13s. Selling Race — Sensation. Westland Handicap—Tarantalus, 1 ; Temuka, 2 ; Madonna, 3. Won easily. Totalisator, L 3 Bs. Consolation —Otira, heating two others^

C.J.C. SUMMER MEETING ACCEPT-

ANCES. Christchurch, December 25. Christchurch Hurdles. Mammock,

Irish King, Tres Sec, Mac, Secretary, Liddy, Effigy. Middle Park Plate.— Sultan; Exchange,. Credulity, Ravenswing, Adulation, Manton, Rainbow, Springston, Carbine. St S within Midsummer Handicap.—-Russley, 9st 61b; Fair Nell, 7st 111 b ;. Ruby,. 7st 101 b; Torrent, 7st 61b ; St Ives, 6st 81b ; Mokoia, 6st 81b ; Sultan and Springston, 6s t. Craven Stakes. Torrent, Fair Nell, Crossbow, Marlborough, Russley, Ruby, Jack, Rose and Black, Mokoia, St Ives, Hornby. Welter.—Presto, Archduke, Lion, Mac, Marlborough, Chantilly, Enid, Kimberley, Ravenswing, Jack, College Boy, Mokoia, St Ives.

NEW PLYMOUTH RACES.

New Plymouth, December 27.

The Taranaki Spring Meeting was held to-day. The attendance was fair, and the races closely contested. Maiden Plate.— : Gatling, 1; Songster, 2 ; Cracksman, 3. Spring Handicap.—Rimu, 1; Armourer, 2 ; Ruapehu, 3. Dividend L 3 10a. Novel Hack Race. Lifebuoy, 1 ; Tommy, 2. Welter Handicap. Rimu, 1; Ruapehu, 2 ; Armourer, 3. Dividend, Ll 15s. Consolation. —Ruapehu, 1‘; Songster, 2; Armourer, 3. Dividend,, Ll 9s.

WESTPORT RACES. Westport, December 27The second day’s racing had fine weather and a good attendance. Flying Handicap.—Cardigan, 1 ; Romeo, 2.. Hurricane, the favorite, was the only other starter. He was held at the start, and both horse and jockey, Edward Williams, of Reefton, were disqualified. Great public indignation, was expressed at theconduct of those controlling Hurricane. Town Plate. —Norfolk, 1 ; Cardigan, 2. Hack Race.—Pet, 1. Buffer Handicap.— Fleetwing, 1 ; Captain Abraham, 2. Open Handicap.—Snowstorm, 1; Norfolk Lass, 2. Consolation.—Hilda.

Westport, December 28.

The district races yesterday were well attended, although rain fell during, the day. Trial Stakes—Fleetwing, 1 ; Norfolk Lass 2. District Handicap—Snowstorm, 1; Prince, 2, Hack Handicap— Hurricane, 1 ; Ivanhoe, 2. Christmas Handicap—Captain Abram, 1 ; Fleetwing, 2. Ladies’ Purse —Polly, 1 ; Hurricane, 2. Trotting Race —Nelly,. 1. The totalisator was fairly well patronised, some good dividends being paid, tlie largest being L 24 on the Trotting race.

C.J,C. WEIGHTS.

Christchurch, December 27

Midsummer Hurdles. —Tres Sec, list; Mac, lOst 71b ; Irish King,. lOst 61b ; Secretary, lOst lib; Effigy, lOst lib ; Mammoc, 9st 91b ; Teddy, 9st 71b. Craven Stakes.—Russley, 9st 121 b ; Fair Nell, Bst; Ruby, 7st 131 b ; Torrent, 7st 91b ; Marlborough, 7st 91b ; Jack, 7st ; Crossbow, 7st ; Mokoia, 6st 121 b ; St Ives, 6st 101 b ; Rose and Black, 6st 71b. Hornby Welter.—Marlborough, lOst 21b ; Chantilly, lOst 21b; Jack, 9st 101 b ; Ravenscraig, 9st 91b ; Mokoia, 9st 71b ; St Ives, 9st 51b ; College Boy, 9st 21b ; Kimberley, Bst 121 b ; Mac, Bst 121 b ; Archduke, Bst. 101 b ; Presto, Bst ‘ 71b ; Enid, Bst 51b; Leon, Bst.

BLENHEIM RACES.

Blenheim:, December 27.

At the Marlborough Racing Club’s Boxing Day races there was a fair attendance, and the racing was very good considering the small stakes offered. Nine events were on the programme. Hayes and Jenkins’ patent totalisator, which is to be exhibited at the Melbourne Exhibition, was on the ground, Mr Hayes superintending the working, and it was veiy fairly patronised.. The following are the results ; —Handicap Hurdle Race, two miles ; eight flights of hurdles.—Oceola, 1 ; Jim, 2 ; Orient, 3. Time, 4min Bsec. Totalisator, 77 ; dividend, L 6 6s. Hack Hurdle, one mile and a quarter ; over six flights.—Sweet William, 1 ; Cassandra, 2 ; Hallelujah Lad, 3. Totalisator, 54 ; dividend, Ll2 Is. Maiden Hack Race, three-quarters of a mile.—Roma, 1 ; Fisherman, 2. Totalisator, 86; dividend, L 7. Wairau Plate, one mile and a half.—Baroma, 1; Orient, 2 ; Sweetie, 3. Totalisator, 134 ; dividend, L2 13s. Shearers’ Purse, one mile and a quarter.—Miss Dor, 1; Cassandra, 2; Hallelujah Lad, 3. Totalisator, 57 ; dividend, Ll 13s. Flying Stakes Handicap, half mile.—Jim 1 ; Queen Margaret, 2; Tui, 3. Totalisator, 96 ; dividend, L2. The owner of Tui entered a protest, and the race was run over again, but Queen»Margaret didnotstart, Jim winning easily. Cavalry Race, once round. — Swordsman, 1 ; Roma, 2; Cassandra, 3. Totalisator, 78 ; dividend, Ll 13s. Sporting Handicap, once round.—Her Ladyship, 1 ; Baroma, 2. Totalisator, 35 ; dividend, L3los. Consolation. —Sweetie, 1 ; Agetta, 2 ; Fisherman, 3.

MASTERTON RACES. (from our own correspondent.) Masterton, December 22,

The following acceptances were received last night for the Masterton-Opaki Jockey Club’s I Summer Meeting ; Derby—Mr J. Leopold’s Cupid, Bst 101 b ; Mr A. Burt’s Lance, Bst 101 b ; Mr P. F. Tancred’s Orator, Bst 101 b; Mr J. Macara’s Minnie Palmer, Bst 51b. Opaki Stakes Handicap—Mr J. Leopold’s; Rumour, 9st ; Mr Tancred’s Administrator, Bst 121 b ; Mr Peter’s (Smooth, 7st ; Mr H.' Hill’s Kangaroo, 7sfc 121 b; Mr Macara’s Rollo, 7st 61b ; Mr T. Thompson’s Barbette, 6st 71b. Champagne Stakes—Mr Gordon’s Coquette, 7st 61b ; Mr Gordon’s Brunette, 7st 61b ; Mr C. Vallance’s Boaz, 7st 101 b ; Mr Macara’s Harlequin, 7st 101 b. Railway Plate — Mr Leopold’s Cupid, 6gt 101 b ; Mr Peter’s

Smooht, Bst ; Mr Hill’s Kangaroo, Bst ; Mr Tancred’s Forester. lOst ; Mr Thompson's Little Scrub, Bst 41b. . Hurdle Handicap—Mr Peter’s Johnny, 9st 61b ; Mr Hill’s Kangaroo, 12st'; Mr H. Alexander’s Freebooter, list 71b ; Mr J.’ Reid’s Trooper, 9st ; Mr J. Jones’ Rata, lOst. ■

(united press Association.) Masterton, December 26. The Masterton and Opaki Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting commenced today, the weather was very disagreeable, with heavy wind and occasional showers. Between 600 and 700 people were present. The racing was first-class, most of the finishes being very close, and L 1239 was put through the totalisator. The following are the results of the races :—Derby, of 125 sovs; one mile and a half.—Mr Tancred’s Orator, 1; Mr Leopold’s Cupid, 2; Mr Burt’s Laiicer, 3; Minnie Palmer also ran. Won easily. Time;. 2min 47 2-ssec. Totalisator, 131 ; dividend, Ll 18's. Members’ Hack Race ; once round the course.—Mr T. Shaw’s Miss Sykes,. 1; Mr Thompson’s Piako, 2; Mr Vallance’s Signor, 3. Splendid race won on the post. Time, 2min 26 2-ssec. Totalisator, 194 ; dividend, ;Ll4 11s. Opaki Stakes Handicap, 100 sovs. One mile and a half.—Mr Peter’s Smooth, 1 ; Mr Leopold’s Rumour, 2 ; Mr Tancred’s Administrator, 3. Kangaroo, Barbette and Rollo also ran. Smooth led from, start to finish. Time, 2min 42 3-sth sec. Totalisator,. 226; dividend, L 4 15s. Maiden District Hack Race. Once round. Nine ran. Mr Thompson’s Kiffarney won after a well-contested race; Mr Tancred’s Rama Rama colt Spear being; second. Time, 2min 23 3-sth sec. Totalisator, 166 ; dividend, L 7 2s. Champaign Stakes, 100 sovs. Six ‘furlongs.—Mr Vallance’s b c Boaz, by Duke of. Edinburgh—Ruth, 1; Mr Gordon’s hr £ Brunette;. Crawford Priory—Barbarian mare; 2 ; Mr J. Macara’s hr g Harlequin, by Voltigeur—Sweetheart, 3. Mr Gordon’s ch f Coquette, by Crawford Priory— Shepherdess, also ran. Time, lmin 29 4-ssec.. Totalisator, 168; dividend,, L2 65.. Ladies’' Bracelet, 15 sovs. Six furlongs..—Eight ran. Miss Buck’s Mariner, 1; Miss BurkensliaviPs Talent* 2;/ Miss Buck's Highland Mary, 3. Time,: lmin 23 l-ssec. Totalisator; 152 ; dividend, L 8 11s. Railway Plate Handicap of 60 sovs. Six furlongs.:—Mr Thompson’s Little Scrub, 1: Mr Leopold’s. Cupid,. 2 ; Mr Hill’s Kangaroo, 3.. Smooth and Forester also ran. Splendid race ; exciting finish ; won by a short head, the same distance separating, next three horses. Time, lmin 20 2-ssec.. Totalisator, 202 ; dividend, L2 10s.

Masterton, December 27.

The second day of the Summer Meeting; of the: Masterton-Opaki Jockey Club- was. held to-day. Th‘e weather was threatening but favorable. The attendance was, about the same as yesterday.. L 1556 was. put through the totalisator,, making a. total of L 2795 for the two days. The racing was. very good, especially in the hack events, when some capital time was made.. Hurdle Handicap, of 30 sovs. Two. miles..—Mr Hill’s Kangaroo,, aged,. l‘2st, 1;■ Mr Jones’ Rata, aged, lOst, 2’; Mr A. Peter’s Johnny, .aged, 9st 51b;, 3. Freebooter,, list 71b, also ran. Splendid, race between the first two. Won by half a length. Freebooter fell- heavily at the first jump, severely shaking his riderTime, 4min 13 4-sth sec. Totalisator 174; dividend, L2 10s. Hack Hurdle Race, of 15 sovs. Once round.—lvo,. 1 ; Slaughterman, 2. Five ran. ‘ All hut the two named either ran off the course or fell. Totalisator—lßß ; dividend, L - ss. Masterton Handicap, of 50 sovs. One mile—Mr Peter’s Smooth, 7st 51b, 1 ; Mr Leopold’s Rumour,. Bsfc 121 b, 2 ; Mr Thompson’s Little Scrub* 7st 121 b, 3. Splendid race. Won. by a. neck after a desperate finish. Time — lmin 45sec. Totalisator —233 ; dividend,, L 3 14s. Hack Race, of 10 sovs- One mile, catch weights. —Torea, 1; Lilliputian, 2 ; Nina, 3. Eleven ran. Totalisator—339 ; dividend, L2 3s. Tradesmen’s Handicap, of 70 sovs..—Mr Leopold’s. Rumour, Bst 21b, 1 ; Mr Tarucred’s. Orator, 7st 121 b, 2 ; Mis- Hills Kangaroo, 7st 71b, 3. Splendid finish, between Rumour and] OratorWon by a short head. Time, 2min 14secTotalisator, 227; Dividend, L2 9s. Hack. Race, Ll 5, 9st up, once round.—Tola, 1 ; Jack Tar, 2 ; Kopi, 3. Ten ran- Totalisator—294 ; Dividend, Ll 17s. Consolation Handicap, L 25, . one mile.—-Mr Leopold’s Cupid, 6st 71b, 1; Mr-Tanered’s Forester, Bsfc 121 b, 2 ; MuPfeter’s Johnny, 3. Cupid declared 71b and Johnny Ist 121 b overweight. Won easily. Totalisator—lol; dividend, L3‘ 15s. Time, lmin. 48secs.

MANAWATU RACES.. The Summer Meeting of the- Manawatu Racing Club took place on Monday at Palmerston North. The- weather was extremely unpleasant- There- was. a fair attendance. The following- are the re-sults:—-Handicap. Hurdle Race, 50 sovs ; two- miles. —Mr D). Thurston- s Reform, 1; Mr- H. Monteith’s Premium, 2 ; Mr W. H- Keith’s Allegro, 3. Dividend, L7l3s. Hack Hurdles was won by Promotion, heating three others. Dividend, L 3 10s. Maiden Plate, 40 sovs; one mile and a half.—Mr A. J. Hoskings’ Voltigeur, 1; Mr W. H. Keith’s Escapade, 2 ; Mr D. Thurston’s Vision, 3. Dividend, L 8 7s. Jubilee Handicap, 40 sovs ; one mile and a quarter.—Mr X O. Belcher’s Tongariro, 1 ; Mr B, Monteith’s Premium, 2; Mr W. Davis 1 Giriri, 3. Dividend, Ll 11s. The Palmerston Guineas, IQO sovs ; one mile and three-quarters. —-Mr J. S. Oliver’s Germaine, 1; Mr H. Monteith’s Orwell, 3 5 Me

'F Hill’s Strenuous, 3i Dividend, L 4 11s. Hack Race, 10 sovs..-Promotiou_ w.on y beating five others, Dividend,. LI 7s. Flying Handicap, 60 sovs ; three-quarters of a mile.—Mr F. Hill’s Strenuous, 1; Mr S. Powell’s Rufus, 2.. Dividend, L2 6s. .

marton acceptances. Marton, December 28. The following are the acceptances for the Marton races to be held to-morrow : Handicap Hurdles —E. Sutherland s Rere, S Powell’s Promotion, W. Lemon s Shadow, J. G. Wilson’s D o ct°r, J. Beard’s Creeping Jane, R. Thurstons Saffron, E. W. Park’s Rara Avis, J. PMartin’s Clarice. York Farm Handicap S. Powell’s i Promotion, D. Thurston s .-Sincerity, E. Chapmen’s J . Beardls Retrenchment, AV. H. Keitn s Prospect, W. Park’s Rara Avis, Brown • and Boisen’s Pukeko G. Youngers Arab . (late Sir Aubrey). Flying Handicap—-C. Smith’s Billy-go-easy (late Joker), W. Brookie’s Knave of Hearts, E. Sutherland’s Rere, AV. Lemon s Shadow, AY. Park’s Rara Avis, T. Cameron s Isenet, T). Thurston’s My Dream, J. Breens Ngaru, " AV. Grey’s Forest Queen, A. Cameron’s Portia. AV. H. Chitham’s Peter. District Race E AVoodV Colorado, D. G. Riddiford’s The Monk, E. J. Cl ?. a P n i 1 al 1 1 s Quibble, A. Amon’s Duchess, M. Coleman’s Welcome Jack, D. Thurston s Ivy, T. AVysocki’s Schneider, AV. Hilsdens Clifton, J. Green’s Silver Cloud, H. Brown’s Oakland’s (Bedouin produce), X) G Riddiford’s The Monk, D. Thurston's " Ivy, AV. Hilsden’s Clifton, H. Epiha’s Petionia, John Green s Silver Cloud. Novel Race.—J. Temperley s The Native, D. Thurston’s Atapo. Maiden plate —E. Sutherland’s Rere, H. Gardiner’s Silver Prince, E. Woods’Otam E. Read’s Rustic, W Grey s Forest Queen, C. Youuger s Arab (late bn Aubrey), J. Temperley s Martonian, J. Green’s Ngaru, AV. Brookie’s Knave of Hearts, H. Brown’s Lady of the Lake, S T Watt’s Crystal, E. J. Chapman s Quibble, T. Scott’s AVaihou A. Amon s Dnchess AV, H. Chitham’s Peter, D. Thurston’s Atapo, S. Wysockds Hypocrene, Hirene Mohina’s Te Kura, . Perry’s Lady Mary, A. Macdonalds Mana, Brown’s Oaklands.

FEATHERSTON RACING CLUB The following are the acceptances tor the Featherston Racing Club s handicaps, to be run at Tauherenikau on the 2nd of January Handicap Hurdles—Mr F. M. Hill’s Kangaroo, Mr Alexander s Freebooter, Mr Driscoll’s Reputation, Mr Jones’ Rata, Mr Macfarlane s Zulu, Mr McKenzie’s Halicore, Mr Reid sTroopei, Mr Tocker’s Romance. Hack Hurdles ; Mr Pilmor’s Exchange, Mr McKenzie s No Name, Mr Kupa Kuna s Lone Hand. Flyincr Handicap—Mr Tancred s Forester, Mr Leopold’s Rumour, Mr Thompson s Little Scrub, Mr Hill’s Kangaroo, Mr Buckeridge’s Scraps, Mr McLeod s Fabrication, Mr Macara’s Rollo, Mr Leopold s Cupid, Mr McKenzie’s Torohunga Hack Handicap —Mr AVhiteman’s Right Bovver, Mr Hunia’s Suzette, Mr Pilmor s Exchange, Mr J. F. Tocker’s Tauherenikau, Mr K McKenzie’s No Name, Mrl. w. Shaw’s Miss Sykes, Mr Corden s Kubma, Mr J. Tocker’s Ruination, Mr Hiley s Nita. F.R.C. Handicap —Mr Leopolds Rumour, Mr Tancred’s Administrator, Mr Thompson’s Little Scrub, Mr Hill s Kangaroo, Mr Buckendge s Scraps, Mr Tan creel’s Orator, Mr Leopold’s Cupid, Mr McKenzie’s Torohunga. '