SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15032, 4 January 1911, Page 2

SPORTING.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA. Petes Association—Br Telegraph—CopyrigM SYDNEY, January 1. The Carrington Stakes resulted a 9 follows: —Sunlike 1, Savoine Fairo 2, Poi Dance 3. Twenty horses started. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin 13sec. Lady Renualf, Barley Water, and Mundic led out of the straight, andl then. Poi Banco took charge. At tho distance Sunlike and Savoire Fairo went out, and raoedl for home. '

January 2. (Received January 2, at 9.5 p.m.) The Tattcrsall's Club Cup was won by Bypflay, with Jinee second and Britain third. Fifteen horses started. Prince Lack, .Merei, and Didus made the early running, but at the milo post Exsul and Mil had taken chargc. Entering the straight Mil was still leading from Lady Ruonalf and Byplay. At the distance the field dosed' up, but Byplay, ooming away, won by a length and a-half. Time, 2min 36£ sec.

MELBOURNE, January 2. (Received January .2, at 9.5 p.m.)

The Bigot Handicap was won-by Iliad, with Prizefighter second and Bollan third. Ten horses started 1 . Thistlebrook led from the start into the straight, where Iliad and Prizefighter shot out, and Iliad won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 2mm 35f sec. PERTH, January 2. (Received January 2, at 9.5 p.m.) The Railway Stakes resulted as follows: Artcsion 1, Renegade 2, Path 3. Fifteen horses started. A great finish, heads separating the placed horses. Time, 2min 8 2-ssec. DONCASTER HANDICAP AND SYDNEY CUP. Prfflj A««omtior>-- P.y Tel-graph—Copyright. SYDNEY, January 3. (Received Jan. 3, at 10.50 p.m.) For the Doncastcr Handicap 100 entries have been received, including l Artillcirio and Gold Thread, For file Sydney Clip thfere are 58 entries, including Artillerie. The Now Zealand and inter-State entries have yet to come. AUCKLAND RACES. _ (Abridged from Press Association Telegram.) AUCKLAND, January 3. The weather was fine and the attendance was good for tho concluding day of the Auokland summer meeting. The sum of £20,530 was put tlu-ough the totalisator, as against £2(5,594 for the same day of last year, making a total of £94,791 for tho meeting. In addition, 38 bookmakers paid, license foea to-day. Results: — GOODWOOD HANDICAP, of 20050v6. Ono mile.—Sir Artegal, 7.4, lj Soultaria, 6.10, 2; Tamainupo, 0.13, 3. Also started: Sharpshooter 8.6, Wauchope 8.2, Wocdhey 7.9, Tanekaha 7.2, Inez 7.0, Master Wairilsi 6.7, Mary Ann 6.7. Won by two lengths. Time, l»in 41 4-ssec. SALVIA HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—Miscount, 9.10, 1; Seapink, 8.0, 2; Hemisphere, 7.5, 3. Also started: Cbndamine 6.10. Won by a length in a canter. Time, lmin 18sec. GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of 65tteovs. One mile and a-quarter.—vvai-mangu, 8.7, 1; Sodition, 8.8, 2; Birkdale, 7.9, 3, Also started: Santa Rosa 8.6, Tattoo 7.10, Uranium 7.6, Dazzling 7.6, Clulinan 6.12, Swimming Belt 6.10, First Wairiki 6.7. Won by a n'cok. Time, 2min 10 2-sseo.

SIXTEENTH ROYAL STAKES, of 650sovs, Six furlongs—Orton, 7.6, 1; Culprit, 7.5, 2; Deaiest, 8.8, 3. Also started: Peirino, FVjrmby, Countermine, and Glad Tidings. Won by half a head. Time, Imin 16 l-ssec.

AUCKLAND HURDLE RACE, of SOOsovs. Two miles.—Delegate, 9.6, 1; Continuanco, 12.2, 2; Royal Day, 9.0, 3. Also started: Black Northern 10.5, Hoanga 10.2, Seldom 9.0. Won by three lengths. Time, 3min 49 4-ssec.

NEWMARKET HANDICAP, of 450sovs. Six furlongs.—Kakama, 8.8, 1; Gipsy lielle, 8.1, 2; Lady Medallist, 9.8, 3. Also started: Salute 8.13, Antoinette 8.1, [lohungatahi 7.12, Miss Winnie 7.5, Tanekaha 6.13, Perlc d'Or 6.13, Tenterhook 6.12, Winning Post 6,9, Lady Frances 6.7. Won by a length. Time, lmin 15 3-ssec.

AUCKLAND PLATE.' of 400sovs. One mile and a-lialf.—Danube, 8.0, 1; Goldfinder, 8.0, 2; Bridge, 8.11, 3. Also started: Master Theory. Won by a neck. Time, 2min 37 l-ssec.

GREY HANDICAP, of 125sove. Five furlongs.—Flying Soult, 8.6, and Aristos 7.6 a dead heat; Lucille, 8.4, 3. Also started: Poictiore 8.2, True Knight 8.1, Arawa 7.7, Firelock 7.5, Merrigeo 6.12, Mnskewai 6.12, Taka 6.12, Sir 'Waiter 6.12, Minstrel 6.12, Bogey 6.10, Master Jack 6.10, Miss Wairiki 6.10, Puhi 6.10, Strathrose 6.10, Wee Olga 6.10, Bonnie Fidiwife 6.10. A line struggle ensued from the half-distance, Flying Soult getting up in time to make a dead heat -with Arisots. Time, lmin 2 3-ssec.. SOUTHLAND RACES. (From Oob Special Repokter.) INVERCARGILL, January 3. Since last season tho Southland -Racing Olub ihas effected quito a transformation scene on its course. A new grand stand and a remodelling of the enclosures have made it one of tho best-appointed tracks in tho Dominion. The improvements have been carried out on a plan similar to that of the Riccarton course, and are a decided credit to_ the club. Sir Georgo M'Lean, M.L.C., president of tho Duncdin Jockey Club, in declaring tho stand open, spoke in defence of racing and the totalisator, and his remarks were well received by those present, Mr W. T. Hazlett, president of the Southland Racing Club, made a brief speech in which he exhorted the sporting publio to moke their votes felt at tho next election, and concluded by calling for cheers for Sir George M'Lean, which were heartily given. A somewhat boisterousjvind blew and 'raised clouds of dust Miring the day and marred tho pleasure of witnessing the sport. During the day £6237 was put through the totalisator, as against £6520 last year. Bookmakers' fees amounted to £199. Details: —

NEW YEAR WELTER HANDICAP, Of 65sovs; second 7sovs and third 3sovs,

Six furlongs. Mr W. T. Hazlott's cli g Cocoon, by Silkworm—Lady Lorraine, syrs, 8.1

(\V. Fletcher) 1 Mr Newman's John Bunyan, 8.7

(J. Rao) t Mr Aldred's Summertime, 8.0 (R. King) f Also started: Invinciblo 3.4 (inc. 41b penalty), Kitty O'Shea 8.2, Valo 8.2, Caseshot 8.0, Colours Flying 8.0, Ngaripua 8.0, Queen Scarf 8.0.

Turning for . home Cocoon ran past tho other horses and ivon comfortably by over three lengths. John Bunyan put in a late ran and made a dea*l heat with Summertime for second place. Time, lmin 18scc.

MAKAREWA HANDICAP TROT, Of lOOwvs, second lOsovs and third ssovs. Two .miles. Mr R. Norman's cli g P. C. Redwood, by Bellman, syrs, 24sec (J. Jamicson) 1 Mr Wilkin's Kit Kelly, 21sec (Owner) ... 2 Mr Reed's Darwin, 13sec (Owner) ... 3 Also started: Sparkling Kola 12scc, Myrtle Bell 16, Hindoo 24, Rory 24, Electric) Bell 24, Sir Christopher 24, Tho Dairymaid 24, Gold Guard 25, Doughboy 26, Gladys M. 26. Gladys M. refused to strike into her gait and was pulled up. P. 0. Redwood, who had put in several breaks, caught Kit Kelly a few strides from the post, and won by half a length, with Darwin, 20 lengths away, third. Time, smin lJsec. INVERCARGILL CUP HANDICAP, Of 150sovs; second 20sovs and third 10sov6, One mile and a-quarter. Messrs Baird and Sharp's ch h Warsaw, by Stepniak—Lady Lorraine, aged, 8.10 (R. King) 1 Mr Hogan's Field Gun, 8.4 [inc. 9lb pen] (H. CoKer) 3 Mr Delargcy's Stratagem, 7.7 (E. Cox) 3 Also started: Waiju 9.1, OlEcg Girl 8.5,.

Astrakhan 8.1 (inc. 41b over). Office Girl, Field Gun, and-Wciju took up the running, but the first-named dropped back when, going along tho -back stretch. Racing round mo homo turn Warsaw joined tho loaders, and once in lino for homo drew out to win by close on two lengths, Field Gun beating Stratagem by a short head. Time, 2m in 13 2-ssec.

WAIKIWI HANDICAP, Of 65soys; second Isovs and third 3sovs.

Seven furlongs. Mr J. E. Rogers's b g King Torront, by Legerton—Lady Torrent, 4yrs, 7.8 (A. H. Wilson) 1 Mr Jones's Orsino, 8.5 (J. Rao) 2 Mr Cliisholm's Sombrero, 8.5 [inc. 91b pen.] (J. Pankhuret) 3 Also started: Ouirosottia 9.5, Queen's Prize 8.2, Alfreda 8.1, Embrasure 7.11. Cuirosettia was left, and King Torrent got tho best of a bad start. In the straight King Torrent came away, and ivon by three lengths from. Orsino, who beat Sombrero by a length. Time, lmin 31 2-sseo. FLYING HANDICAP, Of 80sovs; second 7sovs and third 3sovs. Six furlongs. Mr W. M'Kay's bo Soldier's Chorus, by Martian—Grand Opera, 3yrs, 7.7 [inc. 71b pen.] (A. 11. Wilson)'. 1 Mr M'Donald's San Severo, 8.12 (A. Messent) 2 Mr Bennington's Gapon, 7.10 (J. Rao) 3 Soldier's Chorus and San Severo led Gapon by four lengths along the ibaclc. The firet-named won by a long neck, with Gapon three lengths away. Time, lmin 17 3-ssoc. ORETI HANDICAtP TROT, Of 80sovs; second lOsovs and third ssovs. One mil© and a-lialf. Mr G. Dick's ch g Arbiter, by Arbitrator—King Harold mare, 3yrs, 25sec (A. M'Lellan) ( 1 Mr Hamilton, jun.'s, Bell9ower 2 Mr Tilaon's Diving Bell, 25seo owner)) 3 Also started: Ma Cliere Bseo, Clingstone lOsec (inc. 14see penalty), Lady Monteflore ■12sec. Sir -Christopher 13* ec, Miss Laurie ■16sec, Jenny Belle 20sec, Marconigram 23sec, Toirie Queen 24sec, Blackball 25seo, Cardinal 25sec, Four Crown 25soc, Hinerata 25sec, Morvcn 25sec, Pride of Rothschild 25sec, Satin work 25sec, Voodoo 25sec, Zuleka Belle 25sec, Generosity 27sec. Diving Bell got to the front in the first furlong, but tired towards the finish, ana Arbiter u'on by fivo lengths, Bellflower looting Diving Bell by a similar distance. Tim®, 4min lsec.

AVENAL HANDICAP

Of 65sovs; second 7sovs and thrid 3sovi. Five furlongs. Mr F. Moore's Gold Sail, by Versailles

—Gold, agecl, 9.3 [inc. 71b over! (L. Lloyd) 1 Mr Clarice's •Oblong, 10.1 (D. King) ... 2 Mr Shaw's Fulmar, 8.12 (H. Price) ... 3

Also started; Palette 9.11, Grafton Laddie 9.3, Optimeform 9.0, Obolous 8.6, Abo 8.4, Stepmeter 8.9 71b penalty). From a false start, in which Oblong, Gold Sail, Fulmar, and Obolous took no pairt, Abo beat Optimeform by two lengths with Grafton Laddie third. In the second attempt Gold Sail and Oblong drew clean away from the others, and the former won ■by two longths. _ with Fulmar over four lengths away. Time, lmin 3 4-ssec. WAIHOPAI HANDICAP, Of 90-ovs; sccond lOsovs and third Ssovs One mile, Mr Clarke's cb m Officious, by Finland —Busybody, syrs, 9.6 (D. King) 1 Mr Hazlett's Pinul, 9.3 (M'Combe) ... 2 Mr Harrison's lions,' 8.13 (Coleman) ... 3 Also started: Wairaki 8.13. Simon Pure 8.0. Pinul was smartest to begin, but was supplanted by Simon Pure. Officious ran past three and a-half furlongs from home, and won by two lengths from Pinul, who beat Eous by a lic.k. Time, lmin 46sec.. (Pkh United Phess Association.) INVERCARGILL, January 3. Tlie following are the acceptances for the second day:—

Summer Handicap. Seven furlongs.—Alfreda 9.4, Grafton Laddie 9.3, Orsino 9.2, Optimeform 8.10, Ngawera 8.10, Abo 8.8, King Torrent 8.8, Cocoon 8.7, Obolous 8.7, Wansbeck 8.5,. Ngaiipua 8.0.

lloslyn Class Trot.. o no mile and a-half. —Darwin 12 seconds, P. C.' Redwood 14,. All wood Fashion 19, Rory 20, Gladys M. 20, Becky Tracy 20, Doughboy 20, Evening Star 20, Freehold 20,. Sir Christopher 20, Gold Guard 20, The Dairymaid 21, Belldower 22, Survived 25, Sir Lex 25.

Southland Handicap.. One mile and a distance.- -Warsa.? 9.3, Obsono 9.2. Waiju 9.0, Field Gun 8.6, Office Girl 8.0, Stratagem 7.10, Astrakhan 7.7, Gapon 7.0.

Gladstone Handicap One mile.—Ouirosettia 9.5, Wairaki 8.13, Alfreda 8.5,- Orsino 8.5, Queen's Prize 8.2, King Torrent 8.2, Feodor 8.1, Taicri 8.1, Seekashore 7.12, Embrasure 7.11, Invincible 7.7, Summertime 7 7.

Shorts Handicap Five furlongs—Lupu!ite 10.1, San Sovero 8.7, Kostroma 8.6, Obiong 8.5, Soulier's Qhorus 8.5, Eons 7.12, Grafton Laddio 7.3, Lady Margaret 6.10, Stepmahr 7 0. Electric Trot One mile—Duncan MaoGregor scratch, Regina Belle 2 seconds, Ma Chere 5, Sterling King 9, Jenny Belle 9, Allwood Fashion 11, Imperil 13, Essie 13, Broyfus 1\ Sir Lex 17, Marccjiigram 17, Diving Bell 17, Laurie Queen 18, Ladywood 18, Cardinal 18, Georgic G. 18, King Tuxedo 18, Pride of Hothohildo 18, Veedee 18.

Cli£to:i Welter Handicap. Six furlongs!— ■Palette 9.7, Sombrero 9.1, Fulmar 8.10, Ngawera 8.10, Abo 8.8, John Bunyan 8.7, Cocoon 8.7, Obolcus 8.6, Ngaripua 8.0, Queen's Scarf 8.0, Caseshot 8.0. Final Handicap. One mile. —'Warsaw 10.7, Officious 9.7, Stratagem 9.1, Cuirosettia 9.0, Pinul 9.0, San Sovero 8.11, Wairaki 8.10, Eons 8.10, Somerofl: 8.2, Oreino 8.2.

HAWKE'S BAY SUMMER MEETING. (Abridged from Press Association telegram.) HASTINGS, January 3. The Hawke's Bay summer meeting was concluded to-day. The attendance was again very large. Eight bookmakers paid a fee of £20 10s each. The totaJisntor _ investments amounted to £7503, as against

£6881 on the corresponding' day last year, muking tho total for the two days £15,614 —an inmeaso of £2218 on the last summer meeting. Results:—

AOTEA HURDLES, of 70sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Rosegiove, 10.11, lj Dorando, 9.0, 2; .Appin, 9.0, 3. Also started: Centaur 11.3, Eiya 10.8. Won by two lengths, four lengths separating second and third. Time, 3min 17sec. GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—Morcykoff, 8:5, 1; Peacemaker, 7.9, 2; Burton, 7.10, 3. Also started: Contendent 85, Tigerino 8.4, Nivraru 7.7, Waihclcua 7.7. Won by a bare length without pressure. Time, lmin lGsec.

SCURRY HACK HANDICAP, of VOsovs. Five furlongs.—San Pluie, 7.13, 1; Kethara, 8.2, 2; Lord Possible, 9.0, 3. tight others started Won by half a length. Time, lmin 31-ssee. SUMMER HANDICAP, of 14050v6. Onco round.—Voetgang, 7.6, 1; Berengana, 6.7, 2; Parable, 9.6, 3. Also started : Idealism 7.4, Separator 7.0. Won without pressure by four lengths. Time, lmin 49 3-ssec.

NURSERY HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs.—Golden Ball, 8.8, 1; Merrirnao, 8.4, 2; Elf Bolt, 7.0, 3. Aleo started: Waipoha 7.0. Won easily by half a length. Time, lmin 3sec. EPSOM, HANDICAP, of 7030V5. 'Once ™" nd - Pol >' mces . 10 ' 7 > !; Boyne Water, rw • ii Jn 6 'r. S0 started!: Ortygia 11.10, Raupare 10.13, Pollux 10.7 \\ on by two lengths. Time, lmin 55 l-ssec. MATAPIRO HACK HANDICAP, of Seven furlongs.—Julian, 7.3 1; Miss Sylvia, 7.10, 2; Esmeh, 7.5, 3. 'Also started: Composed 8.6, Entente 7.7, Axis 7.7, Miriam 7.3, Onslow Park 7.3, Mosella 7.3, Ukuia 7.3, Merri Valet 7.3. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 28 2-ssec. JANUARY HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Seven furlongg.-Bunkum, 7.7, 1; Ariom, 7.7, 2: Faunus, 9.5, 3. Also started: Tina Toa 7.10, Burton 7.0. Won by a nose. Time, lmin 28sec.

VINCENT RACES. (Froii Ouh Own Cobrispondext.)

OMAKAU, January 3. The Vincent Jockey Club commenced its annual race meeting yesterday in fine weather, and the attendance was fairly good.' During the day £1173 was put through tho machine, and one bookmaker was licensed. Details .—

SPOTTIS HANDICAP, of 22£sovs. Si* furlongs-.—Miss Do Yere, 8.9 (Douglas), 1 Thistledown, 9.5 (Gray), 2; Oliver, 7.11 (Bamber), 3. Also started: Obligeant 8.2, Multifoil 7.13, Vyvyan 7.13, Prinoe Loris 7.0. Won comfortably. Time,, lmin 18 4-ssec.

VINCENT TROTTING STAKES, of 35-ovs. One mile and a quarter.—Almont M., 16sfic (Naylor), 1; Maid of Honour, scratch (Allan), 2; The Last, 17sec (Owner), 3. Also started: Glencannocic 17sec, Strath D. 17sec, Lady Surprise 17sec. Won by half a length. Time, 3min 33 4-ssec.

COUNTY STAKES, of 40sovs. Six furlongs.—Reef Points, 9.7 (Gray), lj Gold Burn,. 7.9 (Paul), 2; Kettledrum, 7.9 (Blytlie), 3. Also started: Mignonette 9.3. Won fairly easily. Time, lmin 22 2-ssec. NEW YEAR TROT, of 50sovs. One mile and a-half.—Susie-00, 32sec 'Richardson), 1; Harvest Home, 13sec (Owner), 2; Battle-axe, 16see (Pollock), 3. Also started: Little George scratch, Maggie D. Bsec, Specify 18sec, Pierpont 22sec, Master Pat 28scc, Strath D 34tec, Ferndele 34sec. Won pulling up. Time, 4min 15sec.

MATAKANUI HANDICAP, of 50sovs. Seven furlongs.—King Poet, 10.0 (Douglas), 1; Cashier, 9.9 (Horn), 2; Pretty Face, 8.6 (Gray), 3. Also started: Moudjik- 7.7. Won by a length. Time, lmin 33see. NEWTOWN HANDICAP, of 25sovs. One mile.—Reef Points, 7.9 (Gray), 1; W. Allan's Obl?i«ant, 8.2 (Horn), 2; Ard Reigh, 9.3 (Dougla?), 3. Won by a length. Time, lmin 48sec. OPHIR HANDICAP, of 25sovs. Six furlongs—lmaginary,- 8.3 (Paul), 1; Oliver, 7 3 (Robb), 2. Won by a good length. Time, lmin 19 3-ssec. Second Day. . The meeting was concluded in fine weather, and there was again a fairly largo attendance. During the day £1128 was put through the machine, making £2201 for the meeting. Results: —

RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 22{sovs. Six furlongs.—Oliver, 7.12 (Bamber), 1; Miss De Vcrc, 9.13 (Douglas), 2; Reef Points, 8.11 (Gray), 3. Also started: Cashier 10.8. Time, lmin 19 4-ssec. .

DISTRICT TROT of 35sovs. One mile and a-half—Harvest Home, 12seo (Owner), 1; 'Maid of Honour, 16seo (Allan), 2; Theora, Msec (M'Naughton), 3. Also started: Little George scratch, Specify 22sec, Pierpoint 22sec, Minaret 30sec, Strath D 34sec, Lady Surprise 34sec, Xena 34see. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 53sec.

VINCENT JOCKEY CLUB'S HANDICAP, of 40sovs. One mile.—Pretty Face, 8.4 (Gray); 1; King Post, 10.8 (Douglas), 2. Won fairly easily. Time, lmin 46 ,l-ssec. ■

VALLEY HANDICAP, of 25sovs. Five furlongs.—Vyvyan, 8.3 (Blythe), 1; Ard Reigh, 9.11 (Douglas), 2; Imaginary, 9.8 (Paul), 3. Also started: Multifoil 8.0, Prince Loris 7.7, Mignonette 7.0. Won by a' length. Time, lmin 3 3-sseo. HANDICAP TROT, of 30sovs. One mile.—Lauderthorn, l&sec (Owner), 1; Birate Girl, 19see (Allan), 2; Thcora, 6seo (Richardson), 3. Also started: Maggie D. scratch, Firt Mack lsec, Minaret 19seo, Sandy Msec, Strath D. 19sec. The winner led throughout. Time, 2min 41 2-sseo. LAUDER HANDICAP, of 25sovs. Six furlongs.—Thistledown, 9.6 (Gray), 1; Ard 1 Reigh. 9.7 (Douglas), 2; Oliver, 7.12 (Bamber), 6. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 20sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 25sovs. Five furlongs. — Miss De Verc, 8.12 (Douglas), 1; Imaginary, 8.5 (Paul), 2; Cashier, 9.0 (Horn), 3. Won fairly easily. Time, lmin 3 4-ssec. GKEYMODTH RACES. On the second day of the Grey Jockey Club's meeting £13,771 wa spilt through the machine. A Press Association message gives the results, and from it we learn that tho Blackball Handicap was won by Rurik, the Flying Handicap by Red Wing, the Grey Valley Homdica.p by Gold Braid, the Matai Hack Handicap by Divorce, tho Telegraph Handicap by Mangrove, the Highweight Handicap by First View, the Now Year Handicap by Wild Bind, and l the Farewell Handicap by Yeodel. ~ STRATFORD RACES. A Press Association telegram states that at tho StTatford races yesterday the County Hack Handicap was won by. Bow Bolls, the Cardiff Stakes by Bonnie Lass, tho Dominion Handjcap by Shannon Lass, the Makuri Hurdles by Paul, the Ladies' Puree by Smilax, the Ngaere Handicap by Mulga Bill, the Handicap Trot by Pearlie Maid, and the Toko Welter by Silva. The amount put through the machine for the meeting was £14,625, being £2226 more than was handled at tho last meeting. MARTON RACES. A Press Association telegram 6tates that the amount put through the machine for the two days of the Marton meeting was £14,819, as against £16,641 last year. The Telegraph Handicap was won by Gladiole, the Clifton Handicap by_ Lord Soult, the Sandoa Hurdles by Maidi, the Killeymoon Hack Handicap by Brown Trout, the Tramway Hack Hurdles by Captain Winchester, the Ra'umai Welter by St. Bill, and' the Parcwani Hack Scurry by Seaweed.

AUCKLAND TROTTING MEETING. (Peb Unikd Press Association.) AUCKLAND, January 1. The second day's racing in connection with the Auckland Trotting Club's summer meeting took place at Epsom yesterday afternoon. The weather was fine, and there was a large attendance. Results MAIDEN HANDICAP.—Lady Specialist 1, Lord Victor 2, Bob 6. 3. EPSOM TROT HANDICAP.—Lady Wilmington 1, Scotia 2, Harry Mac 9 3. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP - Mighty Atom 1, Bluevale 2, Red Lupin 3. SUMMER CLUB HANDICAP.-AU Night 1, Maplewood 2. Baxter 3. TRAMWAY HANDICAP. — Madame Melba. 1. Our George 2, Bert 3. RANFURLY CLASS HANDICAP.— Miss Wilson 1, John Harold 2, Royal Victor 3 DOMINION HANDICAP.— Hamapnku 1, Madflino Molba 2, Leal 3. DASII HANDICAP.-GeneraJ Joubcrtx, Phyliistina 2. Lord Specialist 3. CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING MEETING. Tho Canterbury Park Trotting Club'e summer meeting was owMied on Monday. The sum c{ £18653 was put through tho machine—an increase of £900 owr last year's figures. Rami's:— TEMPLETON HANDICAP, of tSsoye. Two inikv-Wo!oone Jack, 2.550 c. 1; Miss A. K. T. 17sec, 2: Mia. 17ehc. 3. Klavwi othnrs started Won by niw lengths. Timo, {jtD.ln 252-osec. I,AI)IJSS' BRACELET HANDICAP, oi ftwr/j,- One mile and a-hatf.—'BMi&Td V,I. 7s<a, 1; Wwjohief. "stc, 2; K.imil, Ivx\ 3. Sue ottm started. Won liy a IcngtK Tjxiio, 4min V 3-sv>j.

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OGss, 6sec, 2; Electrocute, 7sco, 3. Eight others started. Won by six lengths. Time, 4min 53 2-ssec.

LYTTELTON HANDICAP, of UOsovs. Two miles—Ferira, Msec, 1; Bluo Rose, 18seo, 2; Link, llsec, 3. Fom* others started. Won by a dozen lengths. Time, 4min 58see.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of llOsovs. Two miles.—Miss Ngapara, 19seo, lj Te Kuiti, 12sec, 2; Clevewcod, lTsec, 3. Eight others started. Won by three lengths. Time, smin 62-ssec.

ISLINGTON HANDICAP, \of 80sovs. One mile and a-half.—Kalgoorlie, Msec, lj Ticket, 15sec, 2; Princess Minto, 15sec, 3. Nine others started. Won by four lengths. Time, 3min 4ff3-ssec.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile—My Mistake, 3sec, 1; PiOyal Ribbon, 4sec, 2; Rosebery, 4sec, 3. S«ven others started. Won by a length anci ahalf. Time, 2inin 211-sseo. FINAL HANDICAP, of 90sovs. One mile.—Lady Linton, Bsec, 1; Millwood, 4seo, 2; Fredoriok, ssec, 3. Seven others started. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 22 4-ssec. (Pie United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, January 3. The meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather. Results:— PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP, of 70sovs. Two miles.-Onawa, 21sec, 1; Grisette, 176e0, 2; Grace Darlington, 12scc, 3. Sixteen others started. Won by 10 lengths. Time, smin 72-ssec. LADIES BRACELET HANDICAP, of 45sovs. 'One mile and a-half.—Harold Minto, 7sec, lj Princess Myra, 6sec, 2; The Lark, 9sec, 3. Ten others started. Won by 50 yards. Time, 3min 48 2-ssee. CHAMPION HANDICAP, of 20050v3. Two miles.—Marie Narelle, llsec,, 1; Durbar, scr, 2; Ruby S., lleec, 3. Eight others started. Won by two lengths. Time, fain 46 3-ssec,

HORNBY HANDICAP, of 12Csovs. Two miles.—Wairakau, Igscc, 1; Clevewool 21sec, 2; Timothy, 9sec, 3. Nine others started. Won by four lengths. Time, Srniu 0 l-ssec.

ADVANCE HANDICAP, of SOsovs, One niilo and a-half.—Princess Minto,, 12seo, 1; Royal Ribbon, 4sec, 2; Adventuress, 7sec, 3. Six others started. Won by threequarters of a length. Time, 3min 38'2-ssec.' MIDDLETON HANDICAP, of 120sovs Two miles.—Bribery, 3sec, 1; Ferira, llsec. 2; Vanolare, Ssee, 3. Three others started. Won by six lengths. Time, 4min 43 l-ssee. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 120sovs.

Omo mile.—Royal Ribbon, 6sec, 1; Vibon, 7sec, 2; Belroy, feee, 3. Six others started. Won. bv six lengths. Time, 2mim 22sec. AU REVOIR HANDICAP, of llOsovs. One mile—Curfew Bell, 2sec, 1; Ned Kgan, □see, 2; Robert Emmett, '&ec t 3. others started. Won by six lengths. Time, 2min 18 l-ssec. LAWN TENNIS. In the final of the Combined Doubles Championship at the Blenheim tournament; Miss Numieley and Brown beat Miss Travers and Fitfher, I—6, 6—4, 6—l,