RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

New Zealand Mail, 29 January 1902, Page 37

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

Wellington racing club s SUMMER MEETING. FIRST - ]DAY. The summer meeting of the Wellington Racing Club opened at tho Hutt Park racecourse on the 21st. The weather was fine, but a strong northerly wind, which raised clouds of dust, made matters unpleasant, especially for the ladies, who had assembled in force. The attendance, estimated at about 3000 persons, is considered to have been satisfactory. The well-known Canterbury owners, Sir George Clifford and Mr G. G. Stead, were among the visitors. The racing was decidedly tame, there not being ono exciting finish all day. Some of the events, judging by the dividends paid, were regarded as foregone conclusions. Although the names of eleven horses appeared as acceptors for the Anniversary Handicap, only six went to the post. Blazer, Motor and Fashion had other engagements, and Destroyer and Wilson had not put in an appearance at the meeting. • Goldenmero and Queen’s Guard received most support. Tho first-named was kept back during the early part of the race, probably on account of the heavy wind. This got him into a bad position on the rails, but when he got out he put in a great run. Ho could not, however, catch Queen’s Guard, who shapes well in Jenkins’s hands. Mr “ Walcot ” .was not present to witness the victory of his representative. Victoria Cross, Benefactor and Battlecry were the withdrawals from the Maiden Plate, four starting. Jemima a stable-mate of Benefactor’s, was best backed, and won in good style, after making her own running. Shrapnel Shell would probably have done better had he not been pulled about so much when racing against the wind. St. Lyra was beaten off and Frontier was outclassed.

The Cup field was reduced to a quartetteby the withdrawal of Fashion and St. Lyra. The race proved the good thing it looked for St. Michael, whose supporters laid 3 to 1 on. He won in the easiest manner. Mr G. G. Stead timed the different distances of the journey as follows Three furlongs, 41£seo; six furlongs, lmin 22Jsec; one mile, lmin 47£secj one mile and a half, 2min 38 l-ssec. The Yaldhurst representative for the Wellesley Stakes, Orloff, was sent out a strong favourite. His victory was also an-easily achieved one, and his backers had to accept 6 to 1 on owing to a dividend being paid on the second liorsc. Porirua ran . a good colt considering the winner registered a time record for the race. Greek Maid, who filled third place, had the veteran horseman, It. Derrett, in the saddle. Fashion was heavily backed in th© President’s Handicap, but ran disappointingly, as did Motor. A bump orinterference during the race is said to account for tlicir poor display. Queen’s Guard was brought out with a 71b penalty, and ran well, but was no match for Plaidie at a difference of a stone. Mr Macara’s mare made the most of her light weight, and, running along in front, had only to be shaken up in the ■ straight to win by two lengths. Of the ten runners for the Hack Handicap, Punawai and Laureate came in for most support. The first-named ran well, but could not foot it with the half-brother to Advance, who was tum- ! ed out in good form, and settled the opposition without much difficulty. He van generously enough when called upon to make his effort. The colours of the Anglo-colonial sportsman, Mr Spencer Gollan, were carried by Meta McCarthy. Another Porirua-trained youngster in Achilles was made favourite for the , Nursery Handicap. He scored in the I most decisive manner, and is apparently a very slippery customer. He had no ! difficulty in turning the tables on Helen 1 Faucit, who defeated him at Riecar- ! ton. Mr Stead’s filly came in for a lot I of support, and finished fourth. Achilles gave C.. Jenkins his third winning ride, j Goldspur, Rebel and Sentry declined : the Telegraph Handicap. Canteen, probably on account of the good track work he had done, was made favourite. The I grey, however, met more than his match i in Blazer, who is a champion over the distance. The St. Clair gelding runs 1 well at the Hutt, and has won the race three years in succession. He ran all but Canteen off tlieir legs. | During the day the sum of £9043 was ■ put through the totalisators. This ; amount is £7700 less than was pub j through on the first day last year, which | was a holiday. Bookmakers from all 1 parts of the colony were present, and i did a good trade on the inside and out- ! side the enclosures. j The Garrison Band enlivened the inj tervals between the events with seleci tions of music. Mr Walter Armstrong, j of Greytown North, acted as timeI keeper. Mr Harry Piper’s starting was j up to his usual form. Following are details of the racing:— ! Anniversary Handicap, of 150 sovs; seci ond horse to receive 20 sovs from the j stake. One mile. , 224 Mr F. Walcot’s gr m Queen’s | Guard, by Vanguard—Juliet, aged, 7st 101 b (Jenkins) ... ... 1 371 Sir Geo. H. Clifford’s cli g Goldenmere, 3yrs, Bst (Pine) ... ... 2 182 Mr W. Rathbone’s cli g Fleka, syrs, 7st 41b (McNamara) ... 3 Also started—67 Indian Shot, 7st 71b (Cress), 120 Torowai 7st 71b (Neale), 54 Quiltina Gst 71b (Broadbent). From an even start Goldenmere and Queen’s Guard were momentarily in front. At the seven furlong post Quiltina was attended by Torowai and Indian Shot. These three showed the way along the back, where the others were in line two’lengths away. At six furlongs Quiltina was beaten, and Fleka joined the leaders. Entering the straight Queen’s Guard took command and was not afterwards headed, winning by a length from Goldenmere, who was blocked on the rails, but put in a marvellous run when lie got out. Fleka was two lengths away, third. Time, lmin 43lsec. Dividends Queen’s Guard, £3 Is; Goldenmere, 12s. Maiden Plate, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 15 sovs from tho stake. Weight-for-age. One mile. 213 Mr R. Turner’s br m Jeifuma, by Stepniak—Glorina, oyrs, Bst 131 b (T. Wilson) 1 128 Mr W. Smart’s b g Shrapnel Shell, 3yrs, Bst lib (.Pine) ... 2 166 Mr J. T. Moore’s cli m St, Lyra, syrs, Bst 131 b (G. Price) 3 Also started—4l Frontier Bst lib (W. Brown). Shrapnel Shell was quickest to move, but was pulled backhand Jemima ran along in front of tho field as they raced down the back. At the half-mile post she was several lengths ahead of Shrapnel Shell, with Frontier tailing off last. Jemima was never troubled, winning hard held by a length and a half from Shrapnel Shell, St. Lyra ten lengths away third. Time, lmin 441 see. Dividend. £2 Gs. Wellington Cup (Handicap), of 650 sovs; second horse to receive ICO sovs, and the third horse 50 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. 1021 Mr G. G. Stead’s br li St. Michael, bv St. Loger—leh Dion, 4yrs, Bst 51b (L. 11. Hewitt) ... 1

Rtf) Mr E. J. Waive blk IQ Tne Shannon, 4yr*, 7at 9lb (L. King) 2 137 Mr YT. Davies’ b h Melwood, 4ttb, &at (G. Price) _ —j® Also started — 210 Canine Coiel «■- Sib (J. Pine;. Melwood wa= prominent at the start, and passing the stand was racing side of Si- Michael, with the others a length away. St. Michael went to toe front, racing along under the hill, and at the back was two lengths in front of Mel wood, with The Shannon n ext aim C’annie Chiel last. The favourite was never troubled, and won in the easiestmanner by three lengths from The scanner:, who was half a length aheau or Melwood, Canine Chiel being a necx away. Time, 2rnin 33 1-osec. Dividend, £1 7s. The Wellesley Stakes, of 300 sots : second horse to receive 30 sots, and the third horse 10 sots from tne stake. For two-year-olds. Colts B=i rib, geldings S.st 41 b, fillies Bst 2:b. Four furlongs. 571 Mr G. G. Stead’s hr g Or!off. by Stepniak—Sortie, Bst 4lb (L. H. Hewitt; ... ... ... 1 131 Mr Douglas Gordon’s eh c Poriria, by Seaton Deiaval —Waiternata. Bvt 71b (Jenkins; ... ... 2 132 Mr T. Sheenan’s ch f Greek Maid, by Musketry—Psyche, Bst 21b (R. Derrett} ... ... ... 3 Also started—ll 3 Dirk Bst 2’b (J. Pme». -59 Immersion 8-t 21b (Jackson). Mr Piper effected a beautiful start. Greek Maid and Immersion were quickest or: their legs, and ran along in front for two furlongs, where Orioff came through, and had a couple of lengths’ advantage as they turned into the straight. Here Porirua came out of the ruck, and, although he finished strongly under the whip. Orioff won comfortably by two lengths. Time, 48 2-osec. Dividends—Orioff. £1 4s; Porirua, £1 Used-

President’s Handicap, of 130 sots : second horse to receive 20 sors from the stake. One mile and a furlong. 131 Mr J. Macara s br in Piaidie. by

Quilt —Jeuzail, Cyrs, 7-t Sib (Cm-.) 1 2-45 Mr F. Waicot’s gr rn Queen’s Guard, aged. Bst 51b. inc. Tib penalty (Jenkins) ... ... ... 2 97 Mr I. Freerh’-; h g Rebel, aged, 7>.t UJb (Jackson) ... ... 3 Also started—lib Motor Bst 121 b ''Price). 353 Fashion Bst Mb (Wilson), 90 Tap!o7/ 7st Tib (O'Brien), 134 Redoubt Gst 101 b (F. Jones). Plaidie and Motor showed out at the start, and with a furlong gone the Wairarapa mare was a length clear of Motor, who either got a bump or stumbled near the six-furlong post. .At the hack Plaidie led Queen’s Guard two lengths, with Rebel third and Redoubt fourth. Queen’s Guard put in a good run rounding the bend and nearly got up to Plaidie. Once in the straight the latter finished Well under the whip,and won by three lengths from Queen's Guard, Rebel four lengths away third. Redoubt was fourth, Motor fifth and Taplow last. Time, lrnin 57 3-osee. Dividends—Plaidie, £4 Us; Queen’s Guard, £1 2s Gd. First Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; se cond horse to receive 25 sovs from the stake. One mile and a furiong. 230 Mr Douglas Gordon's b c Laureate, by Rangapuhi—Laurel, 3yrs, Bst 21b (Jenkins) ... ... 1 200 Mr A. Shearsby’s br in Punawai, Gyrs, Bsr. 31b (Wilson) ... ... 2 70 Mr P. Cooper’s h g Waitoa, 4yrs, Gst 121 b, inc. 31b over (Jackson) .3 Also started—lo 7 Cure Bst 101 b (King), 57 Puritana 7st. 01b (Pine), 133 Mourner 7st 91b (O’Brien), 42 Gipsy Jack 7st Tib (McNamara), 9G Mooi 7st 21b (Price), 140 Meta McCarthy Gst 131 b (McKinnon), 29 Velocity Gst 9ib (Rickerby). Cure and Meta McCarthy were slow to move, and got left several lengths. Mooi was prominent fora furlong, where Puritana and Gipsy Jack were in front. Racing along the back Puritana and Punawai were in front. Three furlongs from home Gipsy Jack, Mooi, Punawai, Puritana and Laureate were bunched. Rounding the bend Laureate had half a length’s advantage, which was increased as the straight was reached. The Porirua representative was not afterwards troubled, and won comfortably by two lengths from Punawai, with Waitoa half a length away third. Time, 2min. Dividends—Laureate, £3 6s; Punawai £l. ’ Nursery Handicap, of 200 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs and the third horse 10 sovs from the stake; for tv o-year-olds. Five furlongs. 475 Mr J. Monk’s cli c Achilles, by Medallion—Nereid, Bst 101 b (C. Jenkins) [ 1 67 Sir George 11. Clifford’s cli c Golden Vein, by Clanranald— Golden Crest, 7st 101 b (Pine)... 2 37 Mr W. E. Bidwill's br f Ascension, by Gipsy Grand—Rainbow, 7sb 71b (Jackson) 3 Also started—3B9 Helen Faucit 9st (Hewitt), 82 Optimist 7st 111 b (McNamara), 14 La Torpedo 7st 91b (Carmont), 20 Penetration 7st 91b (O’Brien) G 9 J.tingman 7st 71b (Rickerby) Achillas was quickest on his legs, and soon put daylight between himself and the field. With a furlong gone ho had Optimist and Helen Faucit as his nearest attendants. Achilles was half a dozen longths in front entering the straight, and won easily by four lengths from Golden Vein, who came well in tho straight. Ascension was two longths

away third, and Helen Faucit fourth.' Time, Irnin. 3 2-ssec. Dividends—Aehii- . les, £1 12s Gd; Golden Vein, £3 17s. j Telegraph Handicap, of 259 sots ; second horse to receive 30 and the third furlongs. 223 Mr S. Solomon’s b g Blazer, by St. Clair—Mountain Lily, aged. lOst 41b (H. Jackson) 1 339 Mr A. Moss's gr c Canteen. 3yrs, Bst Go (Davis) 2 54 Mr R. Conn op T b f .Torowai, 3yrs, 7st 71b (A. Neale) ... ... 3

Also started —207 Glenogle 9st Oib (Pine). 92 Indian Queen-Bst oib (King), 123 Ringlet Bet (Brown). 107 Sunfisn _7st 31b. inc. 3ib over (Price), 74 Ayrd||e 7st. inc. 4ib over (Jones). When the barrier rose Blazer, on the inside, at once settled into Lis stride, and had Ringlet as his attendant for - the first two furlongs. With half the ■ journey Blazer had a clear ad- | vantage %i Ringlet, with Canteen and , Indian Queen third and fourth. Canteen i headed Ringlet rounding the bend, anti ; put in a strong challenge in the straignt. i Blaz-'-r. however, won by tnree parts of a length, with Torowai, who joined in : half-way down the straight, ciose up j third. Time. Irnin 13 3-o-ec. Divi--1 dends —Blazer. £3 19s: Canteen, 13s. SECOND DAY. | The weather was so stormy arly :on Thursday morning that it ; was thought the club would have to postpone the second dav’s races, but the conditions improved by’ about 10 o’clock, and it was_ decided, to go on with the racing. The threatening weather, however, was quite sufficient to interfere with the attendance, which was the poorest that lias ever been 'on the Hurt racecourse on an Anniversary Day. There were only about ! 2500 people present. Very little ram • fell, but a strong northerly gale blew across the course. The rain had made

the goiiig rather soft, but not to any j appreciable extent. Speculation on j the totalizator was again slow, the sum passed through the machine be- j ing £9073. making £18,130 for the two | days. This i~. £3*044 behind the total for tiie corresponding days of last year. The bookmakers were again strongly in evidence, and did good business >n front of tine lawn machines.

Backers had the worst of the day's transactions. Goidenmere v. as a strong favourite on the machine for the January Hack, hut a deal of money went on to Redoubt :>nd Fishion. ’ire latter cleared to the front previous to turning for home, but Goidenmere was on his track, and easily beat him. Indian Shot and Redoubt had no chance at the right end. Old Gold-pur had the largest following for the Electric Handicap, but lie was in trouble right fivm me Mart. Ringlet and Te Taia.ua carried everything off their legs. Ringiet retired beaten at the home turn, and Te Tai.il.a i seemed to have the race m _hn.ul, hut j Torowai, racing honestly, got up on j the rails and defeated t he- Warn-rapa : horse by a long neck. Float had a l ad j passage, but when the Captain Webb i filly got clear in the straight, she put in j good work, and finished close up third, j Backers would have nothin" but St ! Michael in the Racing Club Handicap. but the heavy weight and the state of j the ground hampered the big horse, j and be had to play second fiddle to The | Shannon. Ine latter was always pro- | minent, and came away in the last three ! furlongs. Cannie Cluel and Canteen j each met with interference in the | straight. Ostiak ran a good race for j seven furlongs, being in front up to I that point. I The Australian-bred colt Achilles j proved that he was entitled to be classed as the best two-year-old of the year by the easy manner in which lie "settled Mr Stead’s stylish colt Orloff. They j ran together till just reaching the home turn, when Achilles came away. Golden \ e * n ’ Pitting in a brilliant late run as she did on the first day, beat the Yaldhurst colt for second money. Motor had most friends for the Welter Handicap, Quiltina coming next in favour. It was a runaway victory for the Dunedin colt Battler, who won easily from Quiltina, with Fashion, who was finishing fast, third. Jewel Gun was also coming on well at the end. Motor was in trouble after going a furlong, and had no chance whatever In the Wellington Stakes Mr Stead’s hue filly Cruciform played with her opponents. Hewitt let her out from the distance, and she beat Canteen by half a length. The five furlongs were run in 1 min 2|sec. Optimist ran as though ho will win a race before long. Glenogle was, perhaps, unlucky to lose the Metropolitan Handicap, for he was stopped when trying to get up on the inside of Indian Queen, and, having to pull out on the inside, naturally lost ground. He then came with a great run, but just missed by a head. Torowai lost ground at the start. One of the biggest outsiders, and one of the best-bred competitors in the Second Flack Handicap—the St. LegerLady Curoton colt Cure—had a comfortable victory. He was the last to leave the mark, and was stopped twice on the journey, yet lie won anyhow at the end. His form was a long way better than on the first day, when lie was last nearly all the way. Now that lie has struck form lie should go on winning. Pure Silver ran a good horse, and, finishing

second, paid £3 17s ("being coupled with Mr A. Peters’s other charge, Velocity). Meta McCarthy, who started favourite, flattered her backer? for six furlongs, when she was out in front. Waitoa ran creditably, as did Laureate under bis big weight. The results of the days racing are as follows: January Handicap, of 125 sovs; second horse 10 sovs. One mile and a furlong. 230 Sir George Clifford's ch g Goldenmere, by Clanranald —Golden Vale. 3vrs. Bst 3.01 b (J. Pine) ... 1 118 Mr P. E. Baldwin’s br h Fashion. 4yrs. Bst 121 b (T. Wilson) ... 2 G 3 Mr H. Franks’s bi g Indian Shot, aged. 7st s!b (C. Cress) ... 3 Also ran—B3 Redoubt 7st 21b, 61b over (F. Jones).

Indian Shot Trent off wiT>i the lead, followed by Fashion, Redot A tailing off Coining to the far turn. Fashion took charge, and entered the straight with a lead of three lengths from Goldenmere, but the latter came on full of running, and won comfortably by a neck. Redoubt and'lndian Shot finished together seven lengths off. Time. 2min IJsec. Dividend. £1 19s. Electric Handicap, of 100 sovs: second horse 10 sovs. Five furlongs. 193 Mr R. Conn op's b f Torowai. by Waterfall—Parlour Maid, 3yrs. 7st 81b (A. Neale) 1 141 Mr E. .J. Achi .son’s br g Te Taiaha. aged. 7st (H. C’armont) ... 2 114 Mr E. J. Watt's c-h f Float. 3yrs, 7st 91b (X. King! ... 3 Also ran—34-5 Goldspur Dst 9!b (A. Godfrey). 200 Ringlet Bst (W. Brown). 80 Rebel 7st 9ib (S. Jackson). 71 Shrapnel Shell 7st 71b (C. Cress). 61 Ayrdale Gst 71b ( D. Cameron). Ringlet and Te Taiaha were first off. and led Goldspur and Shrapnel Shell bv three lengths after going a furlong. Coming to the home turn. Te Taiaha had everything hard at it. Torowai sotthrough on the inside, and. finishing very strongly, just got up. and won by a long neck, a length separating second and third. Ayrdale and Goldspur were next. Ringlet last. Time, lmin 3isec. Dividends—Torowai. £4 2s 6d ■ Te Taialjg. £1 18 S Od. Wellington Racing Club Handicap, of , J seeond horse 50 sovs ai d third 10 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 223 Mr E. J. Watt's blk m The Shannon. hy Torpedo—Rivulet. 4yrs. 7st 7ib (X. King) ... * ... j 651 Mr G. G. Stead's hr h St. Michael, by St. Xeger—lch Dien. 4yr.s, 9st 91b (X. Hewitt) ... o 151 Sir George Clifford’s ch h C’annie Chiel. by Clanranald— -Weathereye. 4yrs, Bst 71b (J. Pine) ... 3 Also ran—l7B Melwood 7st li-ib ( G. Price). 142 Ostiak 7st 91b ( C. Jenkins), 190 Canteen 7st 61b (F. Jones), 128 Plaidie Gst 121 b (C. Cress), 50 Macintosh Gst 71b (J. Ricker by). Ostiak at once went to the front, and turning into the back was out four lengths from Canteen, The Shannon and Melwood, St. Michael and Macintosh bringing up the rear. Ostiak still held command racing along the back, where St. Michael improved his position. Turning for home, Ostiak died awav. and The Shannon went to the front/' St. Michael tried hard to reach the black mare, but she stayed there to the end, and won by three lengths. C'annie Chiel came strongly at the end and gained third place, being three-parts of a length away from the favourite, with Canteen close up and Ostiak fifth, lnno, 2mm 12sec. Dividends The Shannon, £5 3s 6d: St. Michael, 11s 6d. Juvenile Handicap, of 150 sovs; second lior.-m 20 sovs and third 10 sovs. Six furlongs. 325 Mr J. Monk’s ch c Achilles, by Medallion—Nereid, 9st 41b (C. Jenkins) ... ... ... j 172 Sir George Clifford’s ch c Golden Vein, 7st 91b (J. Pine) 2 200 Mr G. G. Stead’s br g Orloff. 9st 81b CL. Hewitt) ... ... 3 Alsoran—7s Ascension 7st-'(S. Jackson), 3o Apprentice 7st (F. Jones). Orloff and Achilles at once drew out and led by six lengths after a couple of furlongs bad been traversed. Achilles left Orloff turning for home, and coming on, won easily by a ldngth. Golden v ein beat Orloff in the last few strides oy a length for second money. Apprentice was fourth. Time, lmin lGJsec. Dividends—Achilles, £1 16s; Golden ' em, £1 2s 6d. Welter Handicap, of 100 sovs; second -reo 4 > °/ So J'® sovs< Seven furlongs. 168 Mr S. Sdomon’s ch g Battler, by Beadonwell—Britomart, 3yrs Bst 71b (X. Hewitt) ... i 207 Mr W. J. Jorgenson’s b m Quiitin a, syrs, Bst (X. King) ... 2 18° Ir p - E. Baldwin’s b h Fashion, 4yrs, lOst 61b (T. Wilson) ... 3 Also ran—329 Motor lOst 101 b'W Thomas) 132 Tlio Hempie lOst (C. Jonkms), 104 Jewel Gun 9st 41b (A. Rayson)’ 16i Forost oak Bst (A. McPherBattler and Motor were first to move the former soon putting a break on the fna d flm H i e H ad "° dlfficult y m maintaini"® t n -u d ’ winning by three lengths 9p Ul i, tln , a .> who was two lengths up d Hmh aS Ihl°1 hl °- n ‘ oo CWel Gun was closo up Tune, Imm 33sec. Dividends— Battler, £0 3s 6d; Quiltina, £1 Bs.

Wellington Stakes, of 300 save--459 21b (L. Hewitt) ... * T 15 ’ 153 ilr A. Moss’s gr c Canted o l Bst 71b (F. Davis; ... . 120 T o Sheenan’s eh 'f' Greek 1 S f lb or «> S

I •. % H over rR ra McXanSl l ) IU 33 m v Jl h ’ 2!fe : '7lb ,J. Rickerby). 11l DirkJ* Cameron). 10 w.. • j | Canteen and Greek Alaid showed *tway to the home turn, where the ‘ died away. Cruciform. lviu g ha^ r waited on the grey colt and* won hv t, a length. Greek Maid was five & away. Time, lmin 2isee DiriW 8 > Cruciform, £1 3s 6d: Canteen, Metropolitan Handicap, of 200 s ovs . second horse 20 and third 10 so« feix furlongs. 253 Mr K J. Watt's h f i n{ ]: Queen, by Stepniak—R ane e Xuna. 3yrs, 7st 121 b -L. Kin.) . 3Go Sir Geo. Clifford’s b f GlenowU 1 oyrs, 9-t (J. Pine,... .. S ’ a 133 Mr R. Connop’s b f Torowaf ' 3yrs. Sst 61b, 101 b penalty (A* Neale) ... . Also ran—lo 3 Goidspur 9st 51b fi Godfrey). ‘ '• A * Indian Queen went away with a commanding lead, Goidspur rannhm np T rath Toro wax last. Glenogle «t after the leader in the straight although blocked when making his rn was catching her at every stride W tne filly jasted long enough to wi n b ahead Torowai was four lengths aw a * lime, limn 16w.sec. Dividend. £3 1$ * Second Hack Handicap, of 100 sovssecond horse 2-5 sovs. One mile ’ 97 Mr F J. Watt’s 'ch lx Cure by St. Leger— Lady C'ureton, 4yr s Sst 51b (L. King) ’ ’ . 87 Air A. Peters’s ch g Pure Silver" * oyrs. 7st 3ib (T. Pritchard) ’ o 183 AH P. Cooper’s b g Waitoa 4vrs" 7st 21b (J. Rickerby) ..." " g Also ran—269 Laureate 9st 71b (C Jenkins*. 128 Benefactor 9st fT. Wilson)’ 212 Punawai Sst 101 b (C. Cress) 100 Puritaua 7st olb (H. Carmont) Velocity •' 6st 71b (J. Rickerby), 9-5 Alooi 7st (G { Price', 313 Aleta McCarthy. 7st TW" -McKinnon)) “ Alooi. Puritana and Aleta held command for a time. Benefactot I and Cure running last. Going along the 1 back. Aleta AlcCarthy went out in front j and was joined by Pure Silver around I the home -bend. Cure had made up his I ground in easy style by the time the J straight was reached, and cominv on if won comfortably by three lengthslfrom 1 Pure Silver. Waitoa being a length off third. Time, lmin 45isee. DividendsCur , e - £ , lO ' s - Cure Silver (bracketed I witli A elccity) £3 17s. THIRD DAY. The weather for the concluding day of the Wellington Racing Club’s sim--1 mer meeting on Satui-day was favourable and a great improvement on that experienced by visitors to the Hutt Park on Anniversary Day. The attendance vas in consequence very satisfactory, being ‘estimated at about three thousand, j lle Premier was present, and appeared | to enjoy the sport. ; Fashion was withdrawn from the Summer Handicap, for which his stablemate (Jemima) was made favourite. See ran prominently for six furlongs, where Pleka, who was Tod Sloaned by the ; A ietorian horseman AleXamara, came i through and won with something in i band. This was the first victory of Hr ! Rathbone’s half-brother to Palaver since leaving the hack ranks. Pauliou was the only withdrawal from the Hack Welter. AA'aitoa was made a •slightly better favourite than Alooi. The latter was prominent for about six furlongs. The favourite ran well, and ; would probably have done better with a heavier horseman. The brother to Quiltiri is somewhat unlucky. Gipsy Jack came away in the straight, and had only to get one reminder to secure the verdict. Alourner can be expected to do better later on. The Port Nicholson Handicap was * good betting race. All except Mackintosh, who was outclassed, were welbacked. Pine (on Glenogle) was looking for a flying start, and got oae - Canteen and Ostiak were prominent to about seven furlongs. The Shannon put in her claim at the turn, and wou , have made an interesting finish or had she got away on even terms wf Glenogle, who won all the wa 7-, • " wood, who was last but one to beg i finished well up fourth. . Two owners started for place money theFitzherbert Handicap against Ac les, who put up a first-class performance, and icon in great style. Only invested on the race, of which sum i was on Achilles. His supporters seven to one on. Achilles was one the yearlings purchased at Sydney, Mr Prosser last autumn, and * 160 guineas. He was bred by AY. Nirison, by Medallion —Isereid { , of Siren), by Goldsborough— Sea 8 _ low (imp.) (clam of Ophir and Alb and granddam of Loch Fad), by The withdrawal of Motor, The HempJ and Forest Oak from the PencarroW -• ter reduced the field to four, of jr fl Hckio was made a decided favour* was never prominent and filL ls * IC ,, The outsider of tlie party (Rebe)

' An+ablv and paid the good price of > Ihe victory of the veteran g n er-trainer Isaac Freeth was well "jfiStai was brought out again in the Zealandia Plate to make a field. Canine Cliiel was allowed to lead for l. s i x furlongs, where Hewitt let Cruciform out, and Mr Stead’s beautiful fi]i v won anyhow from Tortulla, who ran well, considering the weight carried. The Disposal Stakes provided the best finish of the day. The Christchurchowned Battlecry was selected as a good thing, and although she got home, was ridden for about two furlongs. The placed horses were locked together at the finish, Battlecry being on the rails. An objection against the winner on the ground that his rider struck the second horse with his whip was not entertained. Ostiak, Torowai, Ringlet, Sentry and Rebel declined their engagement in the Federal Handicap. Being the last race, backers went for a recovery, and more money was invested in this race than in any other event on the day. Mr Watt started both Float and Indian Queen, but the first-named jumped round at the post and stopped there. Goklspur had too much pace for his opponents, and won all the way. A protest by the trainer of Te Taiaha, who finished second, was partly heard on the course, and then adjourned till to-mor-row. Te Taiaha ran second in the Electric Handicap, the same distance as the Federal, on Thursday. On Saturday Goldspur was meeting the Wairarapaowned gelding on a stone better terms. Should the protest be upheld Te Taiaha will pay £6 11s 6d and Shrapnel Shell £4 Is. After waiting some time for their dividends, backers of the placed horses missed the last train, and had to walk across the sandhills to Petone reaching town about half-past eight. During the day the sum of £8695 was passed through the totalisators, making a total of £26.831 for the meeting. Ties amount is £7352 less than was handled at last year’s meeting.

In the Federal Handicap the judge placed No. 6 (Battler) second, but after the backers of Te Taiaha had howled for about five minutes, the decision was altered, and Te Taiaha placed second. Battler was one of the last to finish. Following are details of the racing Summer Handicap, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Seven fin-longs. 219 Mr W. Rathbone’s ch g Fleka, by St. Andrew—Flatter, svrs! 7st 101 b (McNamara) ... ... f 336 Mr R. Turner’s b m Jemima, %rs. Bst-121b (Wilson) ... ... 2 121 Mr F. Walcot’s gr m Queen’s Guard, aged, Bst 121 b (Jenkins) 3 Also started—ls 9 Torowai Bst 21b (Neale), 61 Indian Shot 7st 71b (Cress), 185 Rebel 7st 61b (Jackson). The colours of Jemima and Torowai were prominent at'the start, and passing the three-quarter-mile post -were just clear of Rebel. Jemima continued to lead round the bend, where Fleka rushed through, and at the entrance to the straight was alongside of Jemima. In the run home Floka won comfortably by a neck, Queen’s Guard four lengths away. Time, limn 30|sec. Dividends —Fleka, £3 3s 6d; Jemima, 13s. Hack Welter Handicap, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 25 sovs from the stake. One mile. 165 Mr R. H. Browne’s ch g Gipsy Jack, by Gipsy King—Starwater, byrs, 9st 71b, inc. 21b over (A. McMorran) ... ... ... ] 210 Mr P. Cooper’s b g Waitoa, 4yrs, 9st 41b (Jackson) ... ... o 123 Mr A. Sliearsby’s br m Punawai, 6yrs, lOst 51b (Wilson) 3 Also started—loß Mourner 9st H’lb (Barry), 65 Puritana 9st (Williams), 145 r^ c (‘' Bst 131 b (McKinnon), 189 Mooi Bst 101 b (G. Price), 42 The Guesser Bst 71b (Pritchard). Mooi was quickest to move,.and led past the seven-furlong post, with Waitoa and The Guesser next. Meta McCarthy moved up at the back, and at the four-furlong post ranged alongside Mooi, who started to drop back. Meta McCarthy Jed round the bend, and was r « by , Gl Psy Jack as their heads turned for home. The latter had no tumculty m winning comfortably by a eng h from Waitoa, Pnnawai two a^ ay /bird. Mourner finished fourth and Mooi last. Time, lmin & vv .P lv,d e?ds—Gipsy Jack, £4 5s Waitoa, £1 2s. Port Nicholson Handicap, of 300 sovs; second horse to receive 40 sovs ard the third horse 10 sovs from the stake. One mile. 274 Sir George H. Clifford’s b h Glenogle, by Clanranald—Retina- Bst 51b < J - 433 E.V W o W l blk m The Shan--240 ?c n \ 4yr , s ’ Bst 71h (King) ... 2 BStbeS) SgrC . C : ant - n ’ 3 Her rose ° a n 7 T™ 2 the barho made S S an advantage which MacSs h we re m if Uehvood and several lengths T>° - to ™, ove t and lost post Glenotrirx Y, posing the six-furloug Canteen ! ? ngtW ,ead * sulo of Ostiak °'i the inThis order was Shannon next. *here The oi.„ a Gained to the bend, 0 Sb annon ran into se-

icond place. Glenogle rfild h's own, and won by two lengths from The Shannon, who was a neck ahead of Canteen. Alclwood was fourth, Ostiak fifth, Fashion sixth and Mackintosh last. Time, lmin 42 4-ssec Dividends—Glenogle, £4 6s; The Shannon, 18s. The Fitzherbert Handicap, of 150 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs and the third horse 10 sovs from the stake; for two and three-year-olds. Sir furlongs. 154 Air J. Alonk’s ch c Achilles, by Medallion—Nereid, 2yrs, 9st (C. Jenkins) ... ... ... ... j 26 Air E. J. Watt’s ch f Float, 3yrs, Bst 61b (King) \\ 2 19 Air W. Rathbone’s br c Optimist, 2yrs, 7st 51b (Jones) 3 The only starters. • Achilles and Float moved together, hut the two-year-old had a slight advantage at the four-fur-long post. Achilles led into the straight with Float a length away. The latter was ridden out, but the favourite won easily by two lengths, Opitiraist half a dozen lengths away. Time, lmin 16 4-ssee. Dividend, £1 3s.

Pencarrow Welter Handicap, of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. One mile and a furlong. 157 Air I. Freeth’s b g Rebel, by Rebellion, aged, 9st 71b (Jackson) 1 219 Air D. E. Hughes’s b g Jewel Gun, 6yrs, Bst 101 b (Cress) ... 2 166 Air A. H. Cock’s ch g Taplow, aged, Bst 121 b (B. Russell) ... 3 Also started—3s3 Hokio 9st (Jenkins).

Jewel Gun showed the way out of the straight just clear of Taplow. Rebel went up into second place at the sevenfurlong post, and as they raced along the order was Jewel Gun, Rebel, Hokio and Taplow. Jewel Gun was ridden at the bend to keep with Rebel, but the latter came away in the straight, and won anyhow by six lengths. Taplow finished about four lengths ahead of Hokio. Time, lmin 59 l-ssec. Divided*], £5 2s.

Zealandia Plate, of 250 sovs; second horse to receive 40 sovs, and the third horse 10 sovs from the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Weight-for-age. One mile and a quarter. 445 Mr G. G. Stead’s ch f Cruciform, by St. Leger—-Forme, 3yrs, 9st 31b (L. H. Hewitt) ... • ... 1 78 Mr Douglas Gordon’s blk m Tortulla. 6yrs- 9st 121 b (C. Jenkins) 2 72 Sir Geo. H. Clifford’s ch c Cannie Chiel, 4yrs, 9st 61b (Pine)... 3 Also started—l 4 Fashion 9st (Wilson). Passing the stand the order was Cannie Chiel, Fashion, Cruciform and Tortulla. They raced without any alteration to the back, where Cruciform ran into second place, and Tortulla headed Fashion. Half a mile from home Cruciform was in front, with Tortulla at her heels. Mr Stead’s filly was first into the straight, and won without an effort by a clear length, Cannie Chiel six lengths away. Time, 2min lOscc. Dividend, £1 4s Gd. Disposal Stakes, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 404 Mr V. Harris’s b f Battlecry, by Clanranald —Alsace, 3yrs, 7st 101 b (T. Cahill) ... ... 1 194 Mr H. Lawson’s b g Sir Redvers, syrs, Bst 121 b (Wilson) ... 2 108 Mr D. E. Hughes’s b g Jewel Gun, Gyrs, 9st 121 b (Davis) ... 3 Also started—2l6 Sentry 9st 51b (G. Price), 38 Shelter BsC6lb (N. Williams), 155 Horton Bst 51b (L. PI. Hewitt), 41 Aldinga Bst 51b (C. Pritchard), 230 Apprentice 6st 111 b (R.- Broadfiold). Battlecry was the first to break the line, and, with Shelter and Aldinga, raced along in front for two furlongs. Battlecry continued to lead round the bend, where Apprentice and Sir Redvers were running second and third. The last-named challenged Battlecry coming into the straight, and after a ding-dong finish Battlecry won by half a-length, Jewel Gun, a length away, third. Time, lmin 17 4-ssec. Dividends—Battlecry, £2 6s; Sir Redvers, £1 12s. A protest lodged against the winner by the rider of Sir Redvers for interference was dismissed. Battlecry was submitted at auction, and bought in by the owner for £35. which amount is divided between the owner of the second horse and the club. Federal Handicap, of 150 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs, and the third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Five furlongs. 211 Mr T. Godfrey’s b g Goldspur, by Rubezahl —Rosespur, aged, 9st 41b (W. Brown) ... ... 1 182 Mr E. J. Acheson’s br g Te Taiaha, aged, 7st 101 b (Carmont) ... 2 98 Mr W. Smart’s b g Shrapnel Shell, 3yrs, 7st 51b (Cress) ... 3 Also started—63l Indian Queen Bst 111 b (Davis), 261 Battler Bst 31b (Hewitt), Float 7st 121 b coupled with Indian Queen (L. King), 60 Osborne 7st 21b (E. Pritchard), 218 Sunfish 6st 101 b (Neale), 112 Ayrdale 6st 71b (Cameron). Float was left at the post, and took no part in the race. Goldspur w'as quickest to get going, and at the halfmile post was half a length ahead of To Taiaha, with Indian Queen and Ayrdale

next, and Sunfish last. Rounding the bend, Goldspur was clear of Te Taiaha, who was two lengths ahead of Indian Queen. The Dunedin horse held his own in the run home, and won by a length and a half from Te Taiaha. Shrapnel Shell, who came fast in the straight, just beat Ayrdale for third place. Time, lmin 2Jsec. Dividends— Goldspur, £5 13s; Te Taiaha, £2 3s 6d. The trainer of the second horse on behalf of the owner lodged a protest against the winner on the grounds of alleged inconsistent running in the Electric Handicap on the second day of the meeting. After hearing the evidence of some of the parties concerned it was decided to adjourn the inquiry till to-morrow. WINNING OWNERS. G. G. Stead— ' £ First Wellington Cup, £500; first Wellesley Stakes, £260; second _ W.R-.C. Handicap, £SO; third Juvenile Handicap, £10; fiirst Wellington Stakes, £260; first Zealandia Plate, £2OO 1280 E. J. WattSecond Wellington Cup, £100; first W.R.C. Handicap, £340; \ first Aletropolitan Handicap, £170; first_ Second Hack Han- , dicap, £75; second Fitzherbert Handicap, £2O; second 1 Port Nicholson Handicap,£4o 745 Sir George H. Clifford— Second Anniversary Handicap, £2O; second Nursery Handicap, £2O; first January Handicap, £115; third W.R.C. Handicap, £10; second Juvenile Handicap, £2O: second Aletropolitan Handicap, £2O; first Port Nicholson Handicap, £250; third Zealandia Plate, £lO 465 J. Alonk — ! First Nursery Handicap, £170; first Juvenile Handicap, j £l2O ; first Fitzherbert Handi- [ 5 cap, £l2O ... ... ... 410 I S. Solomon—--1 First Telegraph Handicap, j £210; first Welter Handicap, £9O 300 F. Walcot— First Anniversary Handicap, £130; second President’s Handicap, £2O 150 Douglas Gordon— Second Wellesley Stakes, £3O; & first First Hack Handicap, £75; second Zealandia Plate, £4O 145 J. Alacara— First President’s Handicap ... 130 T. Godfrey— First Federal Handicap ... * 120 R. Connop— Third Telegraph Handicap, £lO ; first Electric Handicap, £9O ; third Aletropolitan Handicap, £lO 110 V. Harris— First Disposal Stakes ... 100 W r . Rathborie—First Summer Handicap, £9O; third Fitzherbert Handicap, £io ... ... ioo R. Turner— First Alaiden Plate, £BS; second Summer Handicap, £10... 95 Isaac Freeth— First Pencarrow Welter Handicap 90 R. H. Browne— First Hack Welter Handicap ... 75 A. Moss— Second Telegraph Handicap, £3O; second Wellington Stakes, £3O; third Port Nicholson Handicap, £10... 70 IV. DavisThird Wellington Cup ... 50 E. J. Acheson — . j Second Electric Handicap, £10; second Federal Handicap, £2O 30 P. Cooper— Second Hack "Welter Handicap 25 W. Smart— Second Alaiden Plate, £ls; third Federal Handicap, £lO 25 A. Shearsby— . Second First- Hack Handicap... • 25 A. Peters— Second Second Hack Handicap 25 T. Sheenan— Third Wellesley Stakes, £10; third Wellington Stakes, £lO 20 W. E. Bidwill—- - Third Nursery Handicap ... 10 W. J. Jorgensen— Second Welter Handicap ... 10 D. E. Hughes— Second Pencarrow W’elter Handicap ... ... ... ... ip 1 P. E. Baldwin— Second January Handicap ... 10 Total • ... 4625 WINNING SIRES. £ St. Leger (Doncaster—Atlantis) 1150 Clanranald (St. Leger—Scottish Lassie) ... . ... ... 5^3 Torpedo (Musket—Fanny Fisher) 550 Stepniak (Medallion —Steppe) ... 635 Aledallion (Nordenfeldt— Locket 410 St. Clair .Musket —Pulehra) ... 210 Quilt (Rohjyison Crusoe—Patch) 165 Vanguard M’raduccr—En Avant) 150 Waterfall (Musket—Cascade) ... 135 Rubezahl (See-Saw—Fairyland).... 120

St. Andrew (St. Legcr—Scottish Lassie) ... ... Beadomvcll (St. Clair—Dione) 90 Rebellion (Treason —Mischief) ... 90 Gipsy Iving (Le Loup—Gitana) ... 75 Rangipuhi (Feve —Mystery Girl) 75 Castor (Zealot —Yardley) ... 70 Seaton Delaval (Melton—Rose- _ '••• 30 Son of a Gun (Anteros —Vivan- „ , diere ) 25 Musketry (Maxim—Flattery) ... 20 Captain Webb (Natator—Fame) 20 Gipsy Grand (Grandmaster — Naomi) ... ... ... Somnus (Traducer —Hammock) ... 10 Puritan (Cassivelaunus—Fair Puri- - t{ »i) 10 Apremont (Mortemer—Araucaria) 10 Needlegun (Nordenfeldt—Patch) 10 Total 4025 WINNING JOCKEYS. The most successful horsemen at the meeting were C. Jenkins and L. H. Hewitt, with five wins each. L. King had three winning rides and J. Pine two. The following jockeys rode one winner each:—A. Neale, T. Wilson, C. Cress, H. Jackson, McNamara, A. Mo Morran, S. Jackson, T. Cahill and W« Brown. RACING AT FOXTON. (By Our Special Reporter.) FOXTON, January 22. There was fine weather for the first day of the Foxton Racing Club’s meeting, at which about fifteen hundred people were present. The sum of £5493 was put through the totalisator, which; is £2033 more than at the corresponding day last year. There were large fields, and good racing, especially in the C'up, for which twelve started. Bowman won by a head. Pukana was never prominent in the Hurdles. Rimu headed Tirea four furlongs from home, but the latter came again, and won comfortably. The Takapunar-bred Halbadier won the Summer Handicap in great style. He is trained by C. Birkett, of Vvanganui, and was heavily backed throughout the colony. Results : _ Flying Hack Handicap, of 40 sovs; six furlongs.—74 Mr C. Toon’s ch m Ika, by Natator —Beauty Bright, 7st 91b (Raynor), 1; 180 Hardwork, Bst 101b' (McAleer), 2; 64 Somnolent, Bst 31b (Barlow), 3. Also started—47 Cobra 7st 101 b, 54 Moreen 7st 91b, 89 Gold Cord 7st 91b, 52 Detonator 7st 51b, 82 Dalky 6st 111 b, 18 Adonis 6st 111 b. Somnolent led for three furlongs, when Ika went to the front, and, holding her own, won by a clear length from Hardwork, who came fast at the finish, and passed Somnolent in front of the stand. Time, Imin 21sec. Dividends.—lka, £6; ilardwork, 16s.

Alaiden Hack Hurdles, of 40 sovs; one mile and a half.—los Air T. S. Bristol’s ch g Aladman, by Sou’-wester —< Natator mare (O’Connell), 1; 8 Waitohi (Noble), 2; 25 Redshank (Retter), 3. ; "Also started—34 Halcyon (McGregor), 32 Nat- Gould (Alorris), 22 Van Trump (Higgins), 108 New Zealand (Alexander), 122 Forest Gate (Cochrane), 72 Hakarua (Lind), 66 Corelli (Arnot-t), 39 Old Gun (Scott), 25 Aitua (AlcMorran), 12 Rakuraku (Hannon), 21 Garnet (Neary). Passing the stand, Hakarua, Aladman and Aitua were prominent. The latter ran into second place at the back, but at the bend Aladman took command, and won easily by four! lengths from Waitohi, who came fast in the straight, with Redshank, the same distance away, third. New Zealand lost his rider at the last fence. Time, 2min 57 2-ssec. Dividends—Madman, £4 11s; Waitohi, £l9 19s.

Foxtcn Cup (open), of 120 sovs; on© mile and a quarter. 46 Mr C. E. Major’s b g Bowman, by Bcwsbot—Nightingale, 4yrs, 7st (Towers) ... ... ... 1 116 Mr J. Paul’s blk m Blackwing, 4yrs, 6st 11Tb (Fitzsimmons) ... 2 31 Mr J. Stillwater's b m Nioiti, 6yrs,'6sF 71b (Rickerby) ... 3 Also started—l 39 Toa Sst 131 b (Higgins), 55 Aide-de-Camp Bst 41b (Telford), 50 Rady’s Link Bst 41b (Williams), 122 Oracle 7st 131 b (Kennedy), 92 Uinekoa 7st 51b (Ayers), 120 Cornea 7st- Sib (Jackson), 114 Van 7sfc 41b (Price), 53 Passion Fruit 6st 111 b (Robinson), 63 Calceolaria Bst 21b (W. Price). Nioiti rushed off at the start, and passing the stand had Calceolaria, Bowman and Toa as her immediate attendants, with Hinekoa and Lady’s Link last. This order was maintained along the bank, and at the bend Bowman ran. into second place, and Blackwing headed Calceolaria. Nioiti was first into the straight, but at the distance was challenged by Bowman and Blackwing. A great finish resulted in favour of Bowman by a head, with Nioiti four lengths away. Time, 2min 12 2-ssec. Dividends —Bowman, £l4 13s: Blackwing, £1 18 s. Maiden Hack Race, of 35 sovs; weight-for-age ; one mile.—l6l Mr J. Flanagan’s b g Flanagan; by Catesby— Repose, fist lib (O’Brien), 1; 31 Lady. Cornelia, Bst 131 b (Higgins), 2; 52 Nai Nai, Bst 111 b (Barton), 3. Also started —54 Kuserow Bst 131 b (Morris), 12 St. James Bst 131 b (McAleer), 27 Ruamai Bst 131 b (McKay), 205 Last Spec Bst 131 b (G. Price), 5 Cashier Bst 131 b (Moss), 95 Urutonga Bst lib (Raynor). 22 Two-Bob Bst lib (W. Price), 12 Betty Bst lib (Reed). ' Last Spec, St. James and

Tlan&gaa were in the leading division racing out of the straight. At the back St. James got in front. Flanagan being second, and Last Spec third, f ianagan took the lead rounding the bend, and won comfortably by two lengths from Ladv Cornelia, Nai Xai three lengths away. Time, lmin 4£sec. Dividends— Flanagan, £'2 16s; Lady Cornelia, £4 13 s.

First Hack Hurdles, of -50 sovs; one mile ar:d three-quarters.—l 23 31r W. Sargent's hr g Tirea. by Kaiwhaka — Marainatahi, 11 -.t 9ib l X>- Hannan). 1: 07 Rimu. lOst 131 b (McCorjuw?, 2: 127 Great Scott, '.)-x Sib (McMorran), 3. Also started—2o3 Pukana lOst llib (O’Leary >. 35 Xabauckiaeh Sst 21b (Cochrane.). Great Scott led to the hurdle in front of the stand, where Tirea went to the iron*. and led by half a dozen lengths aior.s the back. Rounding tne bend. Rimu headed Tirea. but the latter came again in the straight, and won comfortably by two lengths from Ritcu. Great Scotf* half a length away. Time, Srrsin 25sec. Dividend, £4. Stewards' Hack Handicap, of 50 sovs : one and a distance.—lso Mr A. Eilis’s br m Elusion, by Vanguard—Eclat. 3-t 31b f ßavnor<. 1 : 52 Waiontn. 7st 71 b 'Williams;."2: 111 Colza. 7st 101 b (Ayers;. 3. Also .started—72 Weta 7st 51b .Rickerby:. Weta led past the stand, with Waionui. Colza and Elusion in that order. The positions were unaltered to the back, but at the bend Elusion ran through, and was first into the straight. Waionui finished well under punishment, but Elusion won comfortably by a length. Colza four lengths a wav. Time. 2m.:n 4 3-5 sec. Dividend. £2 I Is. Summer Handicap 'operr, of 00 "ovs : ■lx furlongs.—l-54 Mr H. T. Bennett’s b g Haibadier. by Cuirassier —Miss Stead. 7st 91b (Tates, 1: 77 Lady Bell, 7st 131 b (O’Brien). 2: 132 Faugh-a-Bal-lagb. 7.st 13'b (Towers). 3. Also started —135 West Guard Sst 13!b (Wilson;. 25 Toa hit 121 b 'Higgins-, 32 Lady’s Link Sst Tib ''Williams!, 55 Gipsy Queen 7st 131 b W. Prieei. 25 Waituru 7st 121 b (Murray-. 52 Blackwing 7-t sib 'Fitzsimmonsi. 50 Te Pake 7st 31b Ayers). Passing the stand Lady Bell was just clear of Waituru. with West Guard next. Fangh-a-Ballagh ran up to Lady Bell as the field raced along the back, where Haibadier was on the rails;, last but two. Lady Bell and Faugh-a-Bal-lagh were first into the straight, but Haibadier got out of the nick. and. putting in a great run. won by three-parts of a length from Lady Bell. Faugri-a-Ballagh two lengths away. Time, lmin 18 2-5-.ee. Dividends—Haibadier. £3 12s; Lady Bell, £2 Bs. Welter Hack Handicap, of 40 sovs; one mile and a distance.—2o9 Mr F. 17atson s hi g Tyrone, by Strophon— Queen Rose. ?Ost 91b (W. Raynor), 1 ; 58 Last Spec, fe.v 131 b (McMorran), 2; 249 In-the-Van Ost 31b (Cochrane), 3. A l-o started—o 6 Otaio Bs.t 121 b (Ansleyj, 40 Kuserov Bst 101 b (Morris), 22 [Redshank Hst 121 b (Itetter). Passing 'be stand the order was Kuserov. Last (Spec and Redshank. At the back, Otaio joined Kuserov/, and rounding the bend In-the-Van and Tyrone improved t.h eir positions. The latter came through entering the straight, and won comfortably from Las;t Spec,-who headed Tn-the-Van half-way borne. Time, 2inin Osec. Dividends —Tyrone,' £2 Is; Last Spec, £2 9s. FOXTON, January 23. Wet weather interfered with the attendance on the second day of the Foxt.on Racing Club’s meeting. The Bum of £3142 was passed through the totalisator, making a total of £8035 for the meeting, which amounts to £1203 more than last year. Grade won the President’s Handicap all the way, and returned the satisfactory dividend of £9 l(Js. The Railway Handicap saw a good finish between Haibadier and Lady Bell. Liable had a comfortable win in the Grandstand Handicap. Otaio raced better in the Welter than he did the first day. Results: —

January Hack Handicap, of 40 sovs ; six furlongs.—sß Mr D. McNamara’s b m Rain, by Quilt —Ua, 7st 131 b (Williams), 1 • 20 Dalky, Gsfc 121 b (McKay), 2; 29 Bellbino, Gst 71b (Young), 3. i\iso started —70 Tyrone 9st 131 b (Lind), 07 Ika Bsfc 101 b (Raynor), 30 Somnolent Bst 31b (W. Price), 49 Flanagan Bst (O’Brien), 59 Detonator 7st 31b (Ayers). Somnolent led along the back, with Rain and Dalky at the head of the others. Rounding the bend Rain went to the front, and was not afterwards headed, winning comfortably by three lengths. A great race between half a dozen for second place resulted in favour of Dalky by a neck. Time, lmin 19 8-ssec. Dividends—Rain, £4; Dalky, £2 19s.

Second Hack Hurdles, of 50 sovs; one mile and a half.—B9 Mr J. T. Blake’s bl{c m Cobra, by Torpedo—lteligieu.se, lOst 2!b (Lawry), 1; 82 Tirea, 12st 101 b (Hanna), 2; 40 Madman, lOst 31b (O’Connell), 3. Also started Aquinaldo lOst 81b (Higgins), 02 Great Scott 9st 131 b (McMorran), 27 New Zealand 9st 31b (Neary), 14 Nat Gould 9st (Morris), 8 Hakerau 9st (Walden), Aurora 9st 31b (Gardner). Passing the stand Tirea was a length ahead of Cobra, with Madman next. At the back Aquinaldo and Groat Scott ran up to Tirea, Cobra lying fourth. The mare ran through at the bend, and won comfortably by six lengths. Tirea was a head in front of Madman, with Great

j Scot* fourth. Time, Sirin. 1 Jr-osee. | Dividends—Cobra, £3 Is; Tirea, £1 6s. New Zealand fell at the hurdle at tne back of the course. President’s Handicap (open), of 100 sots: one mile and a distance. —23 Mr W. Best’s b g Oracle, by Cast-on — j Pamela, aged, 7st 131 b (Kennedy), 1; ; 15 Van. 6sc 131 b (Young), 2; 52 Bow- { man, 7st 13ib (Towers), 3. Also started — 21 Toa Bst Sib (Higgins), 57 Gipsy Queen Sst 21b (Price), 50 Aide-de-Carop Bit (O'Brien),-14 Calceolaria Sst (Murray), 25 Hinekoa 7v* (McKay), 4o Nio- ■ iti os* 12ib (Wallace), IB Passion Fruit Git 111 b (Robinson*. Passing the stand Oracle was in front, just cie-ar oi Toa and Bowman. Rounding the bend. Calceolaria ran into second place, and as ; they raced along the back the order was : Oracle. Bowman, Van. Calceolaria and Toa. Oracle continued to lead into tne , straight, and. keeping his position, won ; by two lengths. Van beat Bowman by a j head for second place. Hinesoa was ! fourth. Time. *2min Osec. Dividends —Oracle. £3 10-; Van, £2 19s. j Grandstand Hack Handicap, of -jO sovs: one mile and a distance. —15> Mr J Choker's b g Liable, by Lebel—Deceit. Bit 101 b (Higgins). 1: 81 Last .Spec. 7st (McKay:.2 :27 Colza. 7st 51b (Ayers) 3. Also started —53 Old Gun Ost 101 b ('Wallace). Last Spec led for about six iur- ' longs, where Liable joined him, and coming away in tne straight, won by . four lengths. Colza was six lengths awav. Time, 2min 12-ec. Dividend, £2 Is.

Carnarvon Welter Hack Handicap, of 40 sovs ; one mile.—3o Mr F. H. Lambert’s b g Otaio, by Haere —Stray-hot, Sst 71b (A ns ley;, 1; 104 In-the Can, 9st 91b (Cochrane), 2; 82 Ika, Sst 131 b (Raynor), 3. Also started —95 Cobra Sst 61b (Lawry), 51 Moreen 9st 51b (Tate), 41 Nai-Nai Sst Sib (Barlow), 32 Kuserow Sst 71b (Morris), 30 Waitohi Sst Tib (Noble). Racing along the back NaiNai led, and Otaio, Ika and Moreen were also prominent. Rounding the bend In-the-Van went in pursuit of the leader, who fell back beaten. In-the-Van was challenged by Otaio entering the straight, and the latter, finishing strongest, passed the judge’s box two lengths in front. Time, lmin 22 4-ssec. Dividends—Otaio, £l2; In-the-Van, 14s. Railway Handicap (open), of 50 sovs; six furlongs.—los Mr J. Goodwin’s b in Lady Bell, by Lebel—Cocksure mare, syrs, Sst 71b (O’Brien), 1 ; 103 Haibadier. Sst 111 b (Tate), 2; 4-8 Hinekoa, 7st 31b (Mackay), 3. Also started—s 3 Waituru 7st 121 b (Murray), 34 Aquinaldo 7st 51b (W. Price). Waituru fed for about a furlong, where Lady Bell went to the front, with Haibadier noxt. These two were prominent to the turn, where Hinekoa came on. A good finish resulted in favour of Lady Bell by three parts of a length, with Hinekoa a neck away third. Time, lmin 19 4-ssec. Dividend, £2 9s. Electric Hack Race, of 35 sovs, weight 9st; five furlongs.—7B Mr W. R. Tuck’s b g Dalky, by The Workman— Richmond Gerr, (McMorran), 1; 13 Raumai (McKay), 2; 17 Gold Dredge (McAleer), 3. Also started—2o Haereiynn (Ayers), 132 Hardgraft (Noble), 28 Van Tromp (Reid), 54 Two-Bob (W. Price) 95 Forest Gate (Cochrane), 81 Bell bine (Kennedy), 14 Vega (O’Connell), 8 Diamond Queen (Rotter), 100 Lady Cornelia (Higgins). Dalky shot out in the straight, and won by half a length. ? spc - Dividends—Dalkv, £5 10s; Rauinai, £ll Is.

TAKAPUXA JOCKEY CLUB. AUCKLAND, January 25. Iho lakapuna Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting commenced to-day in fine weatber. The sum passed through the totalisator was £8499. Following are tho results:— ° Hamhcap Maiden Plate, one mile— Mr R Teddy’s Zuiieka, 7st (Phillips), 1SsfclOlb, 2; The Frenchman; Bst 21b, 3. Also started—Gold Web Bst rib, Donnybrook 7st 131 b, Himalaya 7st 71b, Aurega 7st 31b, Bob 7st. Time lmin 4G.sec. Dividends—lnside, Zulieka, £3 13s; outside, Zuiieka, £3; Slv Miss, £1 10s. ’ '

Calliope Handicap, six furlomrs Mr H. Friedlander’s Gladisla, Bst 31b(Gainsford), 1; Mary Seaton, 7st 121 b 2Nortbumberland, Sst 101 b, 3 ’ Also rted^7 Aufitcrli . tz Bst 5!b > Bastion Ost j.zlb. Time, lmin 19sec. Dividends Inside, £ll 9s; outside, £l3 3 S . Zealandia Handicap, five furlonms. IMr J. Bennett’s Reclaimer, 7st o l3'b (Julian), 1; St. Olga, Bst 41b, 2; Jewellery, 7st 121 b, 3. Also started—Takapuna Ost 71b, Telephone Bst 121 b, Highlander Bst 01b, Lady Avon 7st 121 b Camille 7st 91b, Rosiphele 7st 41b Golden Rose 7st, Hikipone 7st, fetrovan 7st, Despatch 7st, Brilliant Ost 101 b Cuirasette Ost 101 b. Time, lmin 4 l-sscc. Dividends—lnside, Reclaimer £l4; outside, Reclaimer, £9 9s Od; gf.’ Olga, 19s Gd.

Takapuna Cup, one mile and a half— Mr L. Marshall’s Coronet, 7st 131 b (Julian), 1; Regalia 11., 7st, 2; Sparkling Water, 7st, 3. Also started—Blue Jacket, Rosella and Red Lancer, Time 2min 40sec. Dividends—lnside, Coronet, £7 14s; outside, Coronet, £6 3s. First Hack Handicap, five furlongs. Mr H. Franks’s Leo Delaval, 7st 81b (Phillips), 1; Miss Lottie, 7st 101 b, 2; Lady Soult, Bst 41b, 3. Also started— Rocket 9st, dressy Bst,4lb, Mount Zoehan Bst, La Polish 7st 131 b, Gatelock

7st 121 b, Fairy Seaton 7sfc 121 b, Tortoiseshell 7st 121 b, Fabania 7st 91b, Ding Dong 7st Gib, Fairy House 7st 51b, Mechanic 7st 51b. Eto.na Tst 31c, Bloodstone Ost 121 b, Francis Lovejoy 6st 12ib. Won by a neck from Miss Lob- ; tie, who made the running. Time, lmin G 1-c-sec. Dividends —Inside, Leo Delaval. £322 is: outside, Leo Delaval, £33 3=: Miss Lottie. £2 4s 6d. Firs* Handicap Hurdles, two miles. Mr D. Thompson's Evening Wonder, ICEt 12ib (Hall). 1: Royal Conqueror, j 9st 71b, 2Tim! lOst 121 b. 3. Also • started—Dingo lOst 91b. Rufus lOst 21b, Gunfire Sst 51 b. Lightning Sst. Time, • 3mLa 43 2-ostc. Dividends —Inside, £2 13s: outside, Evening Wonder, £2 13s ; 6d: Royal Conqueror, £1 10s od. j Firs* Ponv Handicap, five furlongs.— ! Mr E. Putt’s Sea Spray.' 7st slb tChaafe), 1 : Orange and Blue. lOst 51b, 2: Girton Girl, Gst 71b. 3. Also started—Blue Paul lOst 41b. Sentinel Bst 71b, Hirst ! Whisper Sst, Ukase Bst. Princ-ess Perkins Tst 51 b. Pukiori /st 4‘b. Mirno.-a j Gst 101 b. 3lamoa Ost 101 b, Rapid Ost 71b. Annoyed 6st 71b. Time, lmin Osec. Dividends —Inside, Sea Spray, i.lO 17s; : outside. Sea Spray. £l4 £»>: Orange aud ! Blue. £1 Bs. } Stewards’ Handicap, six furlongs.— I Mr H. Coleman’s Landlock, Tst 111 b. 1: ! Scotty. Tst 21b, 2: Highlander, Bst bib, 13. Also started —Takapuna 9st 4ib. Sundial Sst 61b, Balbirnie Tst 121 b, Lady Avon Tst Sib, Defender Tst 71b, Cavalry - Ts r slb. Donnybrook Ost 101 b, Brilliant ! Gst 71b. Time, lmin 17 2-ssec. Divij dends—lnside. Landlock, £3 14s: outside. Landlock. £2 17s : Scotty, £1 us.

EGMON-T RACING CLUB. The following weights have been clared by Mr J. E. Henrys for the nrst clay of the Egmont Racing Club’s summer meeting:— Flying Handicap, three-quarters of a mile.—Okoari 9st 131 b, Indian Queen 91b, Torrwai Bst slb, Lady Bel! Bst 41b, Sylvia Park Sst 41b, Sedgebrook Tst 131 b, Oracle Tst 131 b. Perfection Tst llib. Bowman'Tst Bib, Gipsy Queen 7st 81b. Rangatata Tst 31b. Durable Gst 71b. First Hack, three-quarters of a mile. —Tyrone 9st 71b. Kohina Bst 131 b, Convoy Sst 131 b Progee Sst 91b, Marianthus Sst 81b, Coma Bst 81b, Kidbrook Sst 71b, Wild Daisy Bst 51b, Tawara Bst 31b, Belle Cole Sst 31b, Wha Whai Sst 31b, Tupara Sst 21b, Flying Jib Sst 2ib Wereroa Bst, King Edward Bst, Laertes Tst 131 b. Flanagan Tst 121 b. Fair Jess Tst 111 b. Governess Tst 111 b, Flying Shell 7st 101 b, Prisoner Tst lolb, Etona Tst 71b, Liquidation 7st 7!b, Mairehau Tst 71b, Toledo Tst 71b, Anchorite Tst Tib, Werekino Tst 71b, Gilnochie Tst 71b, Waireka Tst 71b, Impati Tst 71b, Renarden Tst 71b A'anCourier Tst Tib, Bennaline Tst 71b, Herangi. 7st 71b. First Hurdles, one mile and threequarters. —Waiwera list 131 b, Evening Wonder list 121 b, Vanquish lOst 91b, Nea 9st 131 b Kaiwbakaroa 9st 131 b, Si'dor 9st 71b, Sultana 9st 31b, Hautonga 9st, Puanga 9st, Tresham Ost, 4ledal 9st.

Hack Hurdles, one mile and a half.— Rimu list 31b, Omprah list, Aquinaldo lOst 01b, Moturoa lOst, Moreen 9st 71b, Clarion 9st, Artisan Ost, Tahutukaha 9st, Dandy 9st. Egmont Cup, one mile and a half.— Tortulla 9st 131 b, Battleaxe Ost 51b. Coronet Bst 12ib, The Shannon Bst 81b! Motor Sst, Legion of Honour Tst 71b, St. Lyra Gst 71b, Taplow Gst 71b Liable Ost 71b. Durable Gst 71b. Hawera Welter, one mile.—Haibadier lOst 71b, Calceolaria lOst 51b, Lady Bell lOst 41b, The Hempie lOst 21b, Sedgebrook lOst 21b, Lasting, 9st 131 b. ’ Faugh-a-ballagh Ost 121 b, Taplow Ost 101 b, Beau Ideal Bst 131 b, Van Bst 121 b Onutae Bst 71b, Progee Sst 71b, Nioiti Bst rib, Hautonga Sst 71b, Maia, Sst / Jb.

Second Hack Flast.—Convoy Bst 131 b Midia Bst 121 b, The Dude Bst 101 b, Siam dr f •’i'bDDie Hardfißst 31b, Tupara Bst 21b, Flying Jib Bst, Otaio Bst, Moreen 7st 121 b, Wild Vixen 7st 111 b, WaiV} K Ini P a ti 7st 71b, Ocean Shell /lb, Retrieve 7st 71b.

HOROWHENUA HACK RACING CLUB. The annual race meeting of the Horov henna Hack Racing Club will be hold at Levin on Monday, March 17th (Sc, Patrick s Day;. The sum of £355 will bo distnbuted m seven events as follows—Trial Handicap, of 35 sovs, one nnlo and a half; Handicap Hurdles, of o 0 sovs one mile and a half; St. Patlicc.s Handicap, of 50 sovs, seven furlongs; Horowhenua Cup Handicap, of *0 sovs, and President’s Cup, valued at ten guineas, one mile and a quarter; f »y in g Handicap, of 50 soVs, six furlongs; Stewards’ Stakes, of 00 sovs, one mile; Electric Handicap, of 40 sovs five furlongs. Tho attention of horseowners is directed to the programme appearing in our advertising columns.