SPORTING.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 878, 28 December 1888, Page 12

SPORTING.

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(By Martini.) FIXTURES. December 31— Canterbury Jockey Club's Summer M January I—Napier Park Now Year Meeting January 1 and 2--Rangitikei U. C. Annual Meeting. April 22 and 23—Canterbury Jock y Club s Autumn Meeting. . Declaration op Weights &c. January 7— Weights Dunedin Cup and Publicans Handicap. Tranter, who was under offer to a Victorian sportsman for GOO guineas, failed to pass examination, and the sale didn t eventuate. Chic, by Cadogan—La Mode* has been sold for 400 guineas, to go to Sydney, Mr J. Monaghan being the purchaser; It is said that she is intended for pony racing. Tebford returned from Australia to Auckland last week. Sylvia and Onyx, dims of Martini-Henry and Nordenfeldt respectively, have been mated with St. Leger ; and Mersey and Ires Deuce with Nordenfeldt; * Mazeppa ’ reports that Mr T. Dwyer’s mare Camerine was on Friday morning taken out for a canter at the Forbury. Cotton put his own son, a 6st lad, on her, with orders to take her round twice at a steady pace in the company of Trapper. The mare at the time seemed quite well. For a day or two she had been picking ove_* her food, though she had eaten it. When she had completed a mile at an easy canter, Cotton noticed that she was bleeding from the mouth, and signalled the boy to stop. He did bo, and proceeded to lead her away, Cotton taking off the saddle as she walked along. Before she had got quite off the course the mare staggered and fell, and giving one slight kick died on the spot. The whole thing—canter, mishap, and death—took place inßide of five minutes. Camerine was by Satirist, and was apparently just coming into form. She had had no violent exercise at all ; indeed, she had done no work at all the day prior to her death. Cotton says that though he has been training for so many years this is the first time a horse has died with him. A further stroke of bad luck has befallen the same stable, Le Temps having proved to be so sore that it has been deemed advisable to throw him out of work for the present; and Vortex, the two-year-old son of Gorton and Fairy, is also put on the shelf in the meantime, having become shank sore all round.

fty Electric Telegraph. —Copyright, SYDNEY RACES. (per press association.) Sydney, December 26. There was glorious weather to-day ior the Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting. The December Stakes were won by Rudolph, 1 ; Knight Templar, 2 ; Neta, 3. Won easily. Time, lminjtisec. Summer Cup. —Cardigan, TT Walleroo, 2 ; Delisk, 3. A splendid start was effected, and a good race ensued. There were 18 starters, among them being Pearlshell. The latter, however, never showed in front. Time, 2miu 4lisec. Handicap. —Unnamed, 1 ; Southerly Buster, 2 ; Hago, 3. Won easily. Time, 2min 13sec. MELBOURNE RACES. Melbourne, December 26. At the Victorian Amateur Jockey Club’s meeting to-day— The Summer Cup was won by Menotti ; Malua, 2; Skipper, 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 28£sec. (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Auckland, December 20. The Auokland Cup quotations to-night are as follow : —5 to 2 against Lochiel, 3 to 1 Manton, 4 to 1 Hilda, 5 to I Nelson, 7 to 1 British Lion and Clogs. ■ The owner of Antelope took 500 to 20 today that that mare wins the Cup. The following weights have been declared for the first day’s races :—Christmas Handicap—Lady Norah, Bst 131 b; Hilda, Bst 111 b; Clogs Bst 101 b ; Escutcheon and Cuirassier, gat 81b ; Antelope, Bst 41b ; Leorina, 7st 101 b; Balista, 7st 6lb; Raglan, 6st 111 b; Patchwork and Pusohka, 6st 71b; Tartar, 6st 51b; Capella, 6st 31b; Eruption, 6st. Hurdle Race— Mangaohane, 12et 71b; Peter Osbecb, lOst 101 b ; Ma Petit Fille, lOsfc 71b ; Orangeman, lOat 61b; Reornit, 9st 71b; Catesby, Bst 101 b ; Landseer, Bat 71b. Auckland, December 21. At Ellerslie this morning, Nelson, Man. ton, and British Lion ran together in a twomile gallop on the plough. In the first oir* cuit Nelson led the pair by three lengths, and on the second round, although Manton and British Lion were extended, they were unable to get up to the son of Cole, who finished some lengths in front. It may be mentioned that Nelson. only had a boy in the saddle. Lochiel strode over two miles on the tan at a strong pace. Lady Norali put in a couple oE miles at a strong pace, and Hilda did-ser-viceable work, pulling up better than usual. Remnant was sent five furlongs at top

speed, and Cissy, The Beau, and Tekstim were associated together in a six furlong gallop at top Speed, the (first-named -finishing strong and well. In conseqdenco of Nelson’s gallop this morning he has shortened in price in quotation, and 4 to 1 is now being offered. Manton was backed in one or two small lines to-day at 3 to 1, and 300 to 15 was written about Antelope. Acceptances have been received as follows for the A.R.C; Meeting : Christmas Handicap.— Capella, Patchwork, Tarter, Escutcheon, Antelope, Raglan, Pusehka, Balista, Eruption and Leorina. Hurdles.— Ma Petite Fille, Mangaohane, Recruit, Landseer, Orangeman and Peter o a b qqJj Christchurch, December 22. The following handicaps were declared this aftei-nodn for the C. J.C; Summer Meeting j— . Hurdle Race, two miles.—Mammoc, lOst 71b ; Panic, lOst 31b ; Mainboom, lOst ;Fobkburn, lOst; Presto, Oat 101 b; Wire-in, 9st 71b. Craven Shakes, seven furlongs.— Rusaley, 9st 51b ; Sultan, Sst 91b ; Wolverine, Sat 21b ; Ruby, 7st 131 b ; Dudu, 7st 81b ; Brewer, 7st 61b • Adulation, 7st 3lb ; Repose, 7at 3lb ; Chudleigh, 7st 31b ; Golden Crest, 6st 10lb ; Red Ensign, 6st 51b ; Vaultress, 6at; Kimberley, 6st. Hornby Welter, one mile and a quarter. —Quibble and the Brewer, lOst 71b ; Erin-•go-bragh, 9st 111 b ; Snapshot, 9atßlb ; Count d’Orsay, 9st 71b ; Adulation and Engage, ment, Ost 51b ; Repose, 9at 21b ; Kimberley, 9at; Rosebud, Bst 121 h ; Rainbow, Sst 91b ; Sir Julius, Forward, and Lion, Bst. Marton, December 22. The following are the acceptances for Mar* ton Races York Farm Handicap.—Native; Delphine, jenny, Ngaru, Little John, Oak ; lands, Queenie, Corsair, Mistletoe. Flying Handicap—Crofton, Jenny, Ngarii, Little John, Duohcss, Emerald, Councillor, Oaklands, Corsair, Fermoy, Mistletoe, Vermicelli; Hnidles—Rosaiter, Le Clair, Lucy Glitters, Little John, Olga, Doctor, Revoke. The entries for the Three-Year-Old District Race are—Crofton, Delphine, Dun Mare, Jeweller. Tutaenui Stakes—Jenny, Walrua, Little John, Duchess, Oaklands, Propeller (Steward’s), Akatea. Maiden Plate—Vermicelli, Wairua, Rewarewa, Silver Gem, Propeller (Northcote’s), Emerald, Mermony. Maiden Hurdles —Joker, Silver Gem, Propeller, Rustic. Auckland, December 22. This morning, at Ellerslie, Hilda and Pusohka in company were sent a sound gallop on the plough. At the six.furlong post Pusehka dropped out, and Teksum joined in, the cup mare having Balista as her companion for the second circuit. In the first part of the journey Hilda was decidedly sore, but it wore off, and she finished home in front of Balista. The time recorded was fair. Tartar put in a circuit on the |plough alone, when he was. joined by Rataplan, and he finished a strong round. Nelson and Lochiel accomplished two rounds* the latter being taken at a fast pace. Nelson finished strong, but the opinion is that Lochiel had the best of the run. Manton and Antelope were associated together in good work over a mile and a half on the plough, the first-named finishing in front. The time for the last round was 4min 56sec. Raglan evidently was to have worked with the pair, but he could not get on terms. British Lion was sweated on the plough, and Mangaohane half-pace work on the tan. Pretender strode once round on the plough, and Lady Norah accomplished a strong round on the same traok. This mare has much improved. To-day 4 to 1 was accepted about Nelson winning the Cup ; 200 to 12 was wanted about Antelope, but 100 to 10 was the best offer. Auckland, December 24.

The acceptances for the Great Foal Stakes are as follow :—Remnant, The Baron, Cissy, Corunna. The following are the acceptances for the Great Northern Derby :—Manton, Tartar, Raglan, Leopold, Hilda, Cuirassier. “ Phaeton " selects Nelson or Hilda for the Cup, whilst “ Hippona ” declares for Lochiel or Manton. A demonstration was made to-night at the betting rooms in favour of Hilda, who had receded in the wagering sinoe Saturday, and all money down to 4 to 1 was accepted about the mare, she being thus baoked forabont £4OO.

SOUTH WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB. The following are the acceptances for the South Wairarapa Raoing Club’s Meeting on the Ist January, 1889 : Handicap Hurdles. —Kangaroo, 12st; Orlando, list 71b ; Torohunga, 9st. Hack Hurdles. —Exchange and Right Bower, list 71b ; Lone Hand, 9st 121 b ; Speculator, 9st 71b ; Arawa, 9st. South Wairarapa Racing Club Handicap.—Cupid, 7st 101 b ; Lancer, 7st 4lb ; Othello, 7st 31b; Satanella and Hollo, 7st lib; Tauherenikau, 6st 71b ; Waituatahi, 6st 41b. Flying Handicap.— Scraps, 7st 121 b; Cupid, 7st 91b; Ma3cotte and Minnie Palmer, 7st 41b; Torohunga and Lancer, 7st 31b; Othello, 7st 21b; Tauherenikau, 6st 91b ; Waituatahi, 6Bt 41b. v Handicap Hack Rack.— Miss Sykes and Nina, Bst 21b ; Lone Hand and Polly, 7st 71b; St Helena, 7st; RuinatioD, 6at 91b; Danbury, 6st 71b; Atheist, 6at. MASTERTON RACES. The following general entries and accept* anoes have been reoeived for the Boxing Day Meeting of the above Club : —Derby— Harlequin, Boaz, Duke d'Amour, Zuidee, Coquette. Champagne Stakes—Esmeralda, Verbose, Boxiron, Maori Peer, Zara. Opaki Stakes Handicap—The Spy, Cupid, Satan* ella, Othello, Minnie Palmer. Railway Stakes Handicap-Forester, Ginn, Cupid, Othello, Duke d’Amour, Minnie Palmer, Orongorongo. Ladies’ Bracelet —Discord, Rubina, Miss Sykes, Flower, Mariner, Cook-o’-the*Walk.

(from our own correspondent.) Masterton, December 26. The Masterton-Opaki Races had a beautiful day, with 1500 in attendance. Th© course was in splendid condition alter last night’s rain. Masiekioh-Ovaki Derby, of 150 eovs;

second horse 29 sovs* with a sweepstake of 5 sovsi One mile artd a half;—-Mr j • Macara’s bt g Harlequin, Bst Sib* 1; Mr Gordon’s Coquette* Bst 51b, 2 ; Mr C. Burton’s Duke d’Amour* Bst 101 b, 3, Tdtolisator—l64 ; dividend* L 8 4s. Members’ Hack Race* of 25 sovs j second horse five sovs from the stakes Once.round: —Mr H; S. Williams’ Rubifia* 1; Mr F. Hoods’ Oid; 2; Mr W; Buick’s Van Dienian* 3: Three started; Total!sator—32 ; dividend* Li 2s; Opaki Stakes, of 75 sovs ; second Horse 10 sovs; One mile and a half;—Mr P; Tancred’s The Spy, Bst lOlb, 1 ; Mr J. Leopold’s Cupid, 7st 121 b, 2; Mr J. Macara’s Minnie Palmer, 6st 71b, 3. Five started. Totalisator—2B9 ; dividend, L2 4s. Maiden District Hack Race, of 10 gdvs. , Once round the course. Seven Started;—Mi: T; Thdnipsdri’S Buttej-ciip; 1 ; Mr W; Donald’s Arawi; 2 ; Mr N: Grace’s Nana* 3; Totalisatdr* iOO ; divß dend, L 3 12s. Champagne Stakes* of 150 soVs j stiednd, 5 sovs from the stakes; _ fife starters. Six furlongs.—Mr A; Gordon’s Esmeralda, 7st 61b, 1 ; Mr P. Tancred’s Verbose, 7st 61b, 2 ; Mr T. Thompson’s Tyra, 7st 61b, 3. Totalisator, 241 ; dividend, L 5 14s. Ladies’ Bracelet, of 15 sovs ; second horse, 5 sovs ; for bona fide hacks owned by residents three months previous to this meeting: Once foilrid the course; Sjbc started:—Mr W. .Shaw’s Miss, SykbS; 1 ; Mr W. Buick’s Mariner; 2 ; Mir S. Lyons’ Flower; 3. Totalisator; 154 ; dividend; L2 Bs. _ ... Railway Plate, of 50 sovs ; secoiia Horse; 5 sdvs: Three-quarters. ,of ..a.niile: —Mr P; Taricred’s Forester; 9st 71b; 1.; Mr W; Davies’ Giriri; Bst 41b, 2 ; Mr K; McKenzie’s Othello, 7st; 3: Totalisator; 155 ; dividend, Li 103. NAPIER RACES; (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) : ' Napier, December 26. The Hawkes Bay Jockey Club’s Boxing Day Meeting was favoured with fine weather throughout. There was a capital attendance but small fields, but some of the finishes were very good. The totalisators were patronised to the extent of L 3054, the principal dividend being L 3 16s on Partner for the Summer Handicap, The following are the. results Maiden Plate, of 40 sovs; .One milfi and a half;—Mr G; Hunter’s Yattenne* 3yrs (F; Stowe), i ; Mi* J. Munn's Jewzale* 4yrs (McTaggart), 2. Yatterine was first off and. was never headed, winning without an effort by half a length. Time* 2min 59sec; Dividend, Li 13s ; Christmas Handicap, of 75 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Mr G. Ellis’ Lady Florin* 4yrs, 7st 91b (Reeves), i ; Mr G. Hunter’s Whisper, 4yrs* 9st 21b (McTaggart), 2; Mr G» E; G. Richardson’s Torea, aged, 6st 31b (Shaw), 3. Man Friday also ran. Lady Florin took the lead soon after the start, and won easily by a length and a half. Time, lmin 131-5 sec. Dividend, £2 9s. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 75 sovs. Two miles. —Mr A. Ellingham’s Harold, Bst 121 b (Redmond) 1; MrW, Y. Dennett’s Clyde, 9st 81b (Newman) 2. Premium and Erebus also competed, but put themselves out of it by running off, and Harold led nearly the whole distance and won by a length. Time, 4min 23sec. Dividend, £2 12s. Summer Handicap, of 175 sovs. Two miles. —Mr J. Munn’s Partner, 4yrs, 7st (D. Page) 1; Mr G. Hunter’s Lenore, 4yrs, 6st 121 b (Sweeney) 2 ; Mr J. Munn’a Waterfall, 4yrs, Bst (McTaggart) 3. Silence got away in front and led for a mile and a half, when he was overhauled by Partner, who was never afterward headed, and won a good race by a length. Time, 3min 40 2-5 sec. Dividend, L 3 16s. Two-year-old Plate, of 75 sovs. Five furlongs.—Mr S. H. Gollan’s Iphigenia, by Ingomar —Clytemnestra, Bst (Reeves) Mr J. Munn’s Strephon, Bst -51 b (McTaggart), 2 ; Captain Russell’s Eilleen, Bst (Whitaker), 3. Tirailleur and Hukatere also started. The field got away to a splendid start, Iphigenia soon showed in advance and led at a fast pace to the post, winning by a trifle over a length. Time, ljnin 5 3-sth sec. Dividend, L2 16s. Scurry Stakes, of 20 sovs ; one mile. —Soudan, 1; Rangipai, 2; Leap Year, 3. The best race of the day. Rangipai led for six furlongs, when Soudan came up and after a grand finish, won by a head. Time, lmin 49sec. Dividend, LI 13s. Consolation Handicap, of 40 sovs ; once round. —Mr W. S. Tatham’s Man Friday, 3yrs, 6st 101 b (Banks), 1; Mr P. Martin’s Silence, 6yrs, Bst 131 b (Vaile), 2. Only the two started. Man Friday led from start to finish, and won by a length. Time, lmin 56fsec. Dividend, LI 12s. AUCKLAND RACES. Auckland, December 26. The Auckland Racing Club’s Summer Meeting was opened to-day. The weather was beautifully fine, and about 6000 were present, including Admiral Fairfax. The Gup race was an interesting one, but the finish was marred by Martin’s accident at the entrance to the straight. Lochiel was favourite on the inside totalisator, but Nelson received the greatest support from the public in the machine. The mishap was caused by Antelope jumping across in front of Manton, and the latter fell on to his side and threw Holmes. Nelson was running immediately in the wake, and he was thrown on to his knees, and Lochiel, who was half a length behind Nelson, had to be pulled out, and came up on the outside, his stride being thus broken. The opinion is that Lochiel would have won

in any case ; but the person who rode Nelson says that he had not moved on his horse, and from the manner in which he was bounding along he must have run a great, horse, and Manton .would also have made a splendid stand. Trial Stakes, of 60 sovs ; one mile.— Mr E-. Burke’s br c Cuirassier, 3yrs, 7st lllb (Kean), 1; Mr J. Carnegie’s br g Pretender, aged, Bst lllb (Skirving), 2 ; Mr W, Bobbett’s blk c Patchwork, 3yrs, 7st lllb (Cook), 3. .Puschka, Bst 21b, was the only other starter. Cuirassier was the favourite. Won easily by a longth. Time, lmin 47Asec. Dividends—lnside, LI 9s 6d ; outsfde, LI 10s. Great Northern Foal Stakes, of 300 sovs ; for 2-year-olds ; six furlongs.— Mr C. Beresford’s blk c Corunna, by Musket—Nelly Moore, Bst 101 b (Kean), 1 ; Mr W. Sommerville’s br f Cissy, by Musket—FraUty, Bst 71b (Taylor), 2 ; Mr J. Munn’s br c Remnant, by Robinson Crusoe-—Patch, Bst 101 b (Woods), 3. The Baron, Bst 101 b, also ran. Won by a length. Remnant was third, a length away. Time, lmin 20sec. Dividends— Inside, L 4 Is 6d ; outside, L 4 Is. Auckland Cup, of 500 sovs; second horse 80 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs. Two miles. —TVlr G. G. Stead’s br h Lochiel, 6yrs,. by Prince Charlie—Nelly Moore, Bst 101 b (W. Clifford), 1 ; Mr W. Sommerville’s "br f Hilda, 3yrs, 7st 31b (Katterns), 2; Mr J. Jones’ blk h British Lion, syrs, 7st 31b (McGrath), 3. Manton, Bst 71b (Holmes) ; Lady Norah, 7st 61b (Cook) ; Clogs, 7st 41b (Brimmer) ; Leopold, 7st (Lindsay)'; Antelope, 6st 131 b (Priest); Tartar, 6st 71b (Smith); Leorina, 7st 71b (Cousins), were the other starters. The post betting was 2 to 1 a»ainst Lochiel, 3 to 1 Nelson, 4 to 1 Manton, 7 to 1 Hilda, 10 to 1 Clogs, 15 to 1 British Lion, 20 to 1 Antelope. There were several breaks away at the post, Nelson being especially prominent, and when at length the flag was lowered he and Hilda ran out in front together. They had just set the field going when they dropped away, and Clogs took command, with Tartar, British Lion, and Manton next; Lochiel and Nelson running last in company. Clogs led through the cutting, the pace being very sound, and the Leolinus mare was first to land in the straight, but passing the stand the field closed up, and Clogs, Tartar, and British Lion were together leading, with Antelope a neck in front of Manton and Lady Norah; then came Nelson, Lochiel, Antelope, and Hilda, Leorina closing in the field. Turning out of the straight Nelson commenced to go up, and a few strides further on Lochiel also left the rear. At the cutting Clogs had Tartar as her immediate follower, whilst Lochiel had crept into third place, and was in company with British Lion, Lady Norah, Manton, and Nelson next. Lochiel fell away as they swept out of the cutting, and British Lion, getting his head in front at the half-mile post, came on at the head cf a closelyboxed field, Hilda, who had come with a steady rush, be,ing at his quarters, whilst INorah and Lochiel were racing stride for stride behind the pair. Manton here, ran out from the ruck, and he was just set going in earnest ,when, nearing the entrance to the straight, he stumbled and fell on to his knees, thus interfering with Nelson and Lochiel. When their heads were fairly turned for home British Lion was hailed as the winner, whilst Hilda was alongside him, and it seemed that the result would be decided ffiy this pair, but Lochiel had go,t into his stride again, and British Lion at once compounding, the favourite challenged Hilda, and settling her pretensions at' the lawn rails, won by a length amidst great cheering. British Lion was third two-lengths away, Nelson, Lady Norah, Leopold, Clogs, and Antelope finishing in the order named, with Leorina last. Manton was not hurt, and he was led in by Mr Butler. Holmes was also uninjured. The time was 4mih 32sec.. Dividends —Inside, L2 tickets, L 6 3s ; puiside, LI tickets, L 3 4s. ’ 'Hurdle R.-ce of 100 sovs ; two miles pnd a quarter.—Mr M. Gallagher’s Peter psbeck, lOst lOlb (Fergus), 1; Mr J. Ra&’s Orangenian, lOst 6lb (owner), 2'; MrN. Dickey’s Recriiit, 9st 71b (Hadfield), 3. Mangaohane and Landseer also ran. Peter Osbeck ran home an easy winner: Mangaohane was outpaced, and finished last. Time, 4min 25|sec. Dividends— Inside, L 5 6d ; outside, L 3 11s. Railway Handicap, of 70 sovs ; threequarters of a mile.-—Mr J. Marshall’s b c Braemar, 6st 121 b (Lindsay), 1 ; Mr R. Millen’s Tupaki, 7st 101 b, 2 ; Mr W. Sommerville’s Teksum, 6st 121 b, 3. The Squire, Balista, Capella, Rataplan, and Muskerina also ran. Braemar won a food race by a length. Time, lmin 17sec. tividends—lnside, L 3 12s; outside, L 3 14s 6d. Christmas Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—Mr J. Chaafe’s b c Tartar, 6st 51b (Smith), 1; Major George’s b c Raglan, 6st lllb (Cousins), 2 ; Mr C. Beresford’s bh Escutcheon, Bst 81b (Kean), 3. Antelope, Balista, Puschka, Capella, and Eruption also Started.' , Won easily by two lengths. Time,‘2min 12sec. Dividends—lnside, LlB 7s 6d ; outside, LSO 12s. GISBORNERACES. Gisborne, December 26. The following are the results of the Boxing Day races : " MAiden Plate, of 20 sovs; one mile and a half.—Cynical, 1; Importer, 2; Myth, 3. Dividend, LI Bsl Boxing Day Handicap, of 100 sovs ; two'miles.—Audacity, ! ; Nora, 2 ; Fitzjames, 3. Time, 3min sQsec. Dividend, L46s,

Handicap Hurdles, of 60 sovs; two miles.—Ariel, 1 ; Dividend, 2 ; Damley, 3. Time, 4min lOlsec. Dividend, L 6 19s. Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs.—Audacity, 1 ; Imposter, 2 ; Dancing Master, 3. Forced Handicap, of 20 sovs.—Cairngown, 1. - HOKITIKA RACES. Hokitika, December 26. At the Westland Racing Club’s Midsummer Meeting to-day there was magnificent weather ; about 1200 were present. Open Handicap.—Mikado, 1 ; Credulity, 2 ; May Boy, 3. A splendid finish ; six started. Totalisator—lol ; dividend, L 3 9s. Hack Race. —Honesty, 1, beating three others. Totalisator —il6 ; dividend, LI 14s. Westland Produce Stakes. —Colonel, 1 ; Otira, 2. Two others ran to a good finish. Totalisator —183 ; dividend, L 8 13s. Trotting Race. —Lady Emma, beating six others. Totalisator—6l ; dividend, L2 9s. Hokitika Handicap.—Rewi, 1; Corrie Vick, 2 ; Dragoon, 3. Credulity was scratched, and Water Queen left at the post. Won easily. Selling Race.—Play Boy, 1 ; Commotion, 2. Totalisator —129 ; dividend, L 5 14s 7d. . ' • ■ Hurdles. —Oceola, 1; Fritter, 2. Harkaway fell ; six started. Totalisator — 163, of which L 75 was on the winner. REEFTON RACES. Reefton, December 26. The weather was magnificent for the races, and the attendance about, 1200. The racing on the whole was very poor, and the public believe that several of the events were run “stiff.” The following are the results so far as concluded : Produce Stakes, of 30 sovs. One mile. Mr Beeche’s Scrip, 6st 121 b, 1 ; Mr Quinlivan’s May Flower, 7st 121 b, 2 ; Skybird, Bst, 3. Time, lmin 54sec. Hack Race.—Maid of the Valley, 9st, 1 ; Tyrant, 2. Captain Abram, Omotairangi, and Albatross also ran. Inangahua Cup, of 150 sovs ; two miles. Hermitage, 1; Escapade, 2 ; Steelbone, 3. Leeston weighed out, but bolted in his preliminary canter, and afeer going four times round was run out and scratched. Hermitage got the lead and kept it to the finish, Escapade running close up all the way, and it is thought he might have won if he liked. ' Steelbone kept in the rear all the way, and finished twenty lengths astern. It was a very hollow affair. There was L 750 on the totalisator. Dividend, LI 15s. Novel Race, of 20 sovs ; one mile. Only two horses started, Nightingale and Maid of Fern Flat, the former winning with ease. She was sold for LlO. Railway Stakes, of 40 sovs ; threequarters of a mile. —Escapade, 1; College Boy, 2 ; Briarleaf, 3. Crip and Mayflower also started, but the forinei ran off the course and the latter finished "twenty lengths away. Bad time. Dividend, LI 2s. Miners’ Handicap, of 50 sovs ; one mile and a half.—Steelbone, 1; College Boy, 2 ; Leeston, 3. Best race of the day. Won by two lengths, all under the whip. No unlawful games were allowed by the stewards. HEATHCOTE RACES. Christchurch, December 26.. There was a good attendance at the Lower Heathcote Races to-day. Mammoc won the Hurdles, Torrent the Maiden Plate, Rosebud the Heathcote Cup, and Sierra the Flying Handicap. The meteing will be continued to-morrow.