RACING IN AUSTRALIA.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16577, 28 December 1915, Page 8

RACING IN AUSTRALIA.

A.J:C. MEETING'. Press Association —By Telegraph.—Copyright. SYDNEY, December 27. (Received Dec. 27, at 8.40 p.m.) Tlie weather generally was fine for tho holiday. Following are the results of the principal events at the A.J.C. race meeting:— DECEMBER STAKES. Five furlongs. Danieacre 1 Wolaroi ... 2 Miss Trcssady 3 There were 11 starters. Won by a length. Time, lmin l-jsec. SUMMER CUP. One mile, and five furlongs. Mr K. S. MacLeod's Foil ... 1 Canzone ... ... 2 Mr J. A. Mayo's The Fortune Hunter ... 3 Thirteen started. Won by a length. Time, 2min 48|sec. V.A.T.C. RAC&S. Press Association—By Telegraph —Copyright. MELBOURNE, December 27. (Received Dec. 27, at s4O p.m.) At the December meeting oi the V.A.T.C. the principal race resulted: — HOPETOUN CUP. One mile and three furlongs. Messrs A. Quinn and E. A. Connolly's Klinger •••'_ 1 Mr G. D. Greenwood's Cherubini 2 Mr S. P. Casey's Lady Mooltan ... ... 3 There were 10 starters. PORT ADELAIDE RACES. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright ADELAIDE, December 27. (Received Dec. 27, at 8.40 p.m.) The chief event at the Port Adelaide races to-day resulted: — PORT ADELAIDE CUP. One mile and three furlongs. Mr E. Williams's Pistolier 1 Mr J. James's Understudy 2 Mr F. Handtke's Bangonie 3 Nineteen started. Won by a head. Time, 2min 23Jsec. MANAWATU RACES. (Pen Umitkd Pbsss Association.) PAL.MERSTON N„ December 27. The Manawatu Racing Club's . summer meeting was commenced to-day in wet and miserable weather, the course being very sloppy. There was a large crowd of visitors, and the totalisator registered £27,992, as against £32,992 last year. All the proceeds will go v to the patriotic funds. Results : — TRIAL PLATE. —4 Black-and-Amber 1, 6 Lord Ainslie 2, 1 Merry Dale 3. Also started: 2 Marcavis, 3 Tamur, 5 Harem Skirt. Won by a neck. ' Time, lmin 33 3-ssec.

TOKOMARU HURDLES.—2 Glenorchy 1, 1 Hikihikikeke 2, 3 Cyra 3. These were the only starters. Won by a neck. Time, 3min 25sec. GILLIES HACK HANDICAP.—4 Multiplication 1, 1 Martyress 2, 7 Eron Boy 3. Also started : 3 Tavistock, 6 Bradamante, 5 Vladineau, 2 Porneroy, 9 Molly Mawk, 8 Squadron. Won by a length. Time, lmin MANAWATU CUP.-4 Welcome Nugget 1, 7 Master Moutoa 2, 6 Rinaldo 3. Also started: 1 Chortle, 11 Tangihou, 9 Square Deal, 3 Montana, 13 Ima Rose, 10 Byron, 2 Taring.amutu, 12 Ruapehu, 5 Sir Alba, 8 Mystified. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 41sec. JUVENILE HANDlCAP.—Tressida 1, Carlatour 2, Hythread 3. Also started: Ohiuri, Tango, Crown Imperial, Quinn's Post, Westella, Napoleon, Struggle, Rose Pink, Placid Lake, Native Lady. A good race. Won by half a length. Time, lmin TARARUA WELTER. —2 Roumania 1, 1 Discussion 2, 4 Arlington 3. Also started: 5 Gazette, 3 Finisterre. An exciting finish. Won by a head. Time, lmin 50sec. FITZHERBERT HANDICAP—I Denise Orme 1, 3 Orleans 2, 4 Sea Lord 3. Also started: 5 Postillion. 2 Miaeara, 6 Gold Bearing. Won by naif a length. Time, lmin 16scc. GRAND STAND HANDICAP.—2 Princess Moutoa 1, 1 Pursefiller 2, 6 Master Achilles 3. Also started: 8 Ruapani, 4 Black Heart, 5 Jem, 7 Stepney, 3 Haumakaka, 9 Ceylon. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 48 l-ssec. The following are the acceptances for the second day: — Kelvin Hack Handicap. One mile and 55 yards.—Roumania 9.0, Ararat 8.13, Gazette 8.10, The Summit 8.5, Discussion 8.4, Lady ,Daylesford 7.10. Rerehau 7.6, True Gun.7.o. Tiritea Hurdles. One mile and threequarters.—Glenorchy 10.10, Parawanui 10.4, Hikahakeke 10.4, Cyra 9.0. Highden Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Multiplication 10.5, Crown Imperial 7.7, Tango 7.3, Merry Andrew 6.10, Mollymawk 6.7. President's Handicap. One mile and a-quarter.—Rinaldo 8.11, Welcome Nugget 8.6, Montana 8.0, Sedd-el-Bahr 7.10, Goldstream 7.9, Taringamutu 7.5, Sir Alba 7.5, Orleans 7.1, Ladify 6.7, Prince Laddo 6.7. Terrace Hack Welter. Seven furlongs.— Black Ada 9.1, Arlington 9.1, Improve 8.4, Pomeroy 8.3, Lord Ainslie 8.3, Namur 7.11, Wirokino 7.10, Harem Skirt 7.10, Seaweed 7.10, Merry Dale 7.10, Waitomo 7.10. Awapuni Handicap. Six furlongs.— Cioasus 9.13, Denise Orme 8.9, Postillion 8.3, Rupahu 7.6, Botanist 7.1, Asterias 7.1, Sea Lord 6.13, Panmurc 6.10, Jean Laddo 6.7. Himatangi Welter. Seven furlongs.—Expect 9.8, Pursefiller 8.9, Ruapana 8.9, Red Boole B,t, Ardent 8.6, Jem 8.3, Botanist 8.3, Combustion 8.1. Stepney 8.1, Black Lupin 7.12, Zeus 7.12, Hamakaka 7.12, Master Achilles 7.12, Black Heart 7.11, Mystified 7.8, Ruaparaha 7.7. TARANAKI RACES. (Pib Umitid Posaa Association.) NEW PLYMOUTH, December 27. Fine weather prevailed until the last race at the Taranaki Christmas meeting. The sum of £18,903 was put through the totalisator, as against £16,271 on the corresponding day last year. Results:— HUATOKI PLATE. Seven furlongs.—l Pateonga, 8.11, 1; 5 Zola, 7.13, 2; 4 White Blaze, 3. Also started: 7 Mahlstick, 10 Formosus, 3 Collector, 9 Miss Sylvan, 12 Maid o' Gowci.e, 6 Munition, 8 Henry Clay, 11 Sylviara. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 32sec. STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP. Six furlcmgs.—l Depredation, 8.3, 1; 2 Tirana.

8.11, 2; 4 King Chiara,, 9.7, 3. Also started: 5 Bivouac, 3 Boldstroke, 6 Fair Paul. Won bv half n length. Time, lmin 16 4-ssec. KAIIOTT HURDLES One mile and a-lialf. —3 Vladian, 9.4, 1; 8 Cornice, 9.0, 2; 1 White Plume, 3. Also'started: 7 Euroco, 2 Epworth, 4 Tangiwai, 5 Royal Patron, 6 Knocknagow, 7 Joybells, 8 Master Oatesby. Won on the post. Time, 2min 59scc, BOROUGH HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—2 Bisogne, 8.3, 1; 3 Royal Chef, 7.4 2; 7 Iceberg, 8.3, 3. Also started: 1 Veto, 4 High Jinks, 8 Roderick, 10 Pergola, 9 Madam Riston. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 3sec CHLU.fcJTMA.SI HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter.—l Rewi Poto, 8.2, 1; 2 Crawford, 7.13, 2; 4 Ratnna, 7.0, 3. Also started: 3 Imeuru, 5 Ngapoto, 6 Sir Fisher. Won by a head. Time, 2min 13sec. LEPPERTON WELTER. Seven furlongs.—6 Florist, 9.10, 1; 1 Syntax, 9.0, 2; 3 Glacier, 10.3, 3. Also started: 2 Sylvandale, 4 Classis, 8 Dood, 5 Ilaupai, 9 Paraoa, 7 Cordon. .Won by a length, Time, 7min 32sec. TIKORANGI HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—4 Durane, 8.0, 1; 1 Calais, 9.0, 2; 2 Zion, 9.0, 3. Also started: 10 Royal Park, 9 Redhot, 3 Golden Fan, 6 Beautyform, 12 Normanby, 11 Avena, 7 Golden Grafton, 8 Cruwnhead. 5 Akahai. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin sscc. FLYING HANDICAP.-3 Patronale, 7.5, 1; 2 Kaniki, 7.1, 2; 1 Lady Middleton, 8.10, 3. Also started: 4 Grattan, 5 Simple Sam, 6 Royal Dragoon. Won by a length. Time, lmin 17sec.

The following are the acceptances for Tuesday:— Fitzroy Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Pateonga 9.0, White Blaze 8.7, Collector 8.0, Zola 7.11, Paroa 7.9, Mahlst.ick 7.9, Miss Sylvan 7.9, Dood 7.9, Henry Clay 7.9. Inglewood Handicap. Six furlongs.— Avon Park 9.0, Lady Middleton 8.12, Kaniki 8.0, Tyson 7.13, King Chiara 7.10, Grattan 7.7, Tirana 7.5, Simple Sam 7.0. Summer Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Depredation 8.12, Calais 8.7, Glacier 8.5, Bivouac 8.0. Tarata Hack Hurdles. One mile and a-half. —White Plume 10.7, Vladian 10.2, Epworth lfl.o, Cornice 9.7, Royal Patron 9.3, Knooknagow 9.0. New Plymouth Handicap. One mile and 110yds.—Rewi Poto 10.2, Lady Middleton 8.7, Crawford 8.5, Play Off 8.4, Patronale 8.0, Ineuru 7.12, King Chiara 7.5, Ratana 7.3, Royal Dragoon 6.10, Ngapoto 6.9, Sylvandale 6.9. Warea Hack Stakes. Five furlongs.—Depredation 9.0, Calais 9.0, Munition 8.0, Golden Fan 8.0, Maid o' Gowrie 8.0, Beautyform 8.0, Pergola 8.0, Normanby 8.0, Fair Paul 8.0, Mystery Lass 8.0, Unique 8.0, Crown Head 8.0. Akahai 8.0. Uruti Welter. One mile and, 110yds.—Sir Fisher 9.7, Glacier 9.5, Syntax 8.7, Sylvandale 8.6, Classis 8.3, Paroroa 8.0, Henry Clay 8.0, Cordon 8.0, Collector 8.0. Electric Hack Handicap. Five furlongs.— Bisogne 9.0, Zion 8.10, Iceberg 8.6. Veto 8.5, Royal Chief 7.10, Martingale 7.5, Vestalis 7.4, Roderick 7.3, Golden Grafton 7.3, Madam Ristori 7.3.

TARATAHI-CARTERTON RACES. (Pee United Phess Association.) CARTERTON, December 27. There was a large attendance at tho Taratabi-Carterton races. Light rain fell throughout the day. The Tauherenikau Military ri3and and many soldiers from J:he reinforcement camp were present. The totalisator receipts were £9490 —£567 more than last year. Results: — TRIAL PLATE.—Nenno 1, Merrio Poto 2, Privation 3. Scratched: Uhatto, Thoughtful, Master Boris, Maymorn, Miss Pau, Fran, Bonnett, Marengal, Martia} Air, Westella. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 4 l-ssec BELVEDERE HACK HANDICAP.— King of Athol 1, Wailand 2, Trials 3. Scratched: Marsinah and Manu. Won easily. Time, lmin l^sec. MAUNGARAKA HANDICAP TROT.— Red Morn 1, Monsoon 2, Manscenita 3. Scratchcd: Wildstep. Won easily. Time, 3min 54-sec. ' WAIRARAPA COUNTY CUP.-Bunt-ing I, Mcrrie Gain 2. Scratched: . Montreal. Won by a length and a-half, with a similar distance between second and third. Time, 2min lOsec. GLADSTONE HACK WELTER.—AIIy 1, Thoughtful 2, Wailand 3. Scratched: Chatto ami Altercation. Won easily 'by two lengths. Time, lmin 13sec. RAILWAY HANDICAP.—Lady Black 1, Otter 2, Trails 3. Scratched: The Great Mogul. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 16sec. TAR ATA HI TROT.—Joy Bells 1, John H. 2, Manscenita 3. Scratched: Princes 6, Brucc, Monsoon, Red Morn, Echia Wilke6, Wild Step. Won easily by 20 yards. Time, 2min 37 4-ssec. DASH HACK HANDICAP.—King of Athol 1, Arrahna 2, Manu 3. Scratched: Ormsby, Ally, Nenno, Benison,' Miss Adventure, Maymorn. Won easily. Time, lmin 3sec. REEFTON RACES. (Pee United Press Association.) REEFTON, December 27. The Reefton meeting was opened in misty weather. There was a good attendance. Results:— TRIAL HANDICAP.—Tipup 1, Gasoline 2, : Bonation 3. Also started: Wild Bird. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 17 2-ssec POINT HANDICAP.—Imakor 1, Glencanick 2, Invader 3. Also started: Canterbury. ' Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 30^scc.. CUP. —Jeannot 1, Glenongly 2, Mulga Bill 3. Also started: The Nut. Won easily by a length and a-half. Time, 2min ELECTRIC HANDICAP.—GoIden Morn I, Concordia 2, Excitement 3. Also started: Divorce and Irish Gift.' Won by a neck. Time, lmin 2 1-Ssec. BOATMAN'S HANDICAP.—Gasoiine 1, Clanmena 2, Glencanick 3. The only starters. Time, lmin 25sec. PROGRESS HANDlCAP.—Totaranui 1, Royal Jack 2, Beyform 3. Won by three lengths. WELTER.—British Rose 1, Mulga Bill 2, Canterbury 3. Also started: Wild Bird. Time,, lmin 32sec. GORE TROTTING MEETING. (Pbb Umitkd Phess Association.) GORE, December 27. The Gore Trotting Club's annual meeting was held to-day in showery weather, but there was a good attendance. The totalisator receipts were £12,012, as against £10,807 last year. Results:— NOVICE HANDlCAP.—Armature 1, Raeburn 2, Wallacetown 3. Time, 3min 43 3-ssec. MAT AURA HANDICAP.-Silverton 1, Harold Wilkes 2, Balnamoan 3. Time, smin 6 l-ssec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP.—Seaward Spot 1, Armature 2, Ilza 3. Time, 3min 43 3-ssec. TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP.— Quadroon 1, Tamarisk 2, Hectorata 3. Time, 4min 51 l-ssec. CROYDON ' HANDICAP. —Ballet Girl 1, Harold Paso 2, Outpost 3. Time, 3min 47sec. BOXING DAY HANDICAP.— Tamarisk 1, Hectorata 2, Game Child 3. Time, 2min 20sec. DISTRICT HANDICAP. - Country Queen 1, 2, Kiwi 3. Time, smin 3sec. FINAL HANDICAP.—Louvain Chimes 1, Oinako 2, Game Child 3. Time, 3min 0 4-ssec. ASHBURTON TROTTING MEETING. (Pee United Press Association.) ASHBURTON, December 27. The Aiihburton Trotting Club's meeting was held to-day. The weather was cold and overcast in the morning, and rain fell steadily from 1 o'clock till the conclusion of tho racing. Tho last three events had to be run on an auxiliary track. There was a record attendance. The totalisator receipts were £13,263 10s, as against £14,133 10s on tho corresponding day last year. Results :— TRIAL HANDICAP.—Rorke's Drift 1. Silver Prince 2, Green Ri'bbon 3. Scratched: Bloomfield. Won easily by several lengths. Time, 3min 45eoc. MITCH AM HANDICAP.—BeII wind 1, Happy Jack 2, Thora 3. Scratched: Bushranger, Lionheart, Real M'Kay. Won easily. Time. 3min 46 3-ssec. ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUBHAN-DICAP.--Emilius 1, Succeed 2, Frandocia 3. Scratchcd: Pearlchild, Disappear. Won comfortablv by six 50 yards separating second and third. Time, 4min 36sec. AMATELja HANDICAP. —Elvino 1, Robert Lvons 2. Silver Prince 3. Scratched : Great Britain, St. Louis, Cocoalcen, Rorke's Drift, Elgin, Ecclefechan. Won easily by. three lengths. Time, 2min 31 3-Ssec. M'LEAN HANDICAP.—GeneraI Wilkes 1, A.nnio Dillon 2, Geo Whiz 3. Scratched: General Wylie. Lady R-attoo, Pastime, Imperial Princes?. Won by three lengths. Time. 3tni» 7 2-ssec. BOXING • DAY HANDICAP.—The King's Genera] 1, Don Caesar 2, Frandocia 3. Scratched: St. Kevin. Childsdale. Won bv n length. Time. 2nvn 53 3-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. - Rudston I.' L'idy Patricia 2, Franz Hanlon 3. All started. Won by half a length. Time, 4min 36sec. FINAL HANDICAP.—Dunspey 1. Annio Dillon 2. Drum Major 3. Scratched: Lady Poole. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 25sec.

WESTPORT TROTTING MEETING. (Pkb United Pbbss Association.) WESTPORT, December 27. The Westport Trotting Club's r midsummer meeting was opened today. put through the totalisator was hooco lus, as compared with £5705 last year. Results :— MAIDEN HANDICAP. . One milc.-l Camille, 4sec, 1; 2 Forulcigh, 9sec, A; 5 Pyramid, 3. Six others started. limo, 2min 40sec. . TEKUIIA HANDICAP. One mile and a-half. —2 Capewell, lYsec, 1; 2 Qumcelyn 12sco, 2; 9 Sir John, Bsec, 3. Eight others started. Time, 4min 4 3-ssec WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB h HANDICAP. Two miles.—l Sceptre, 2sec, 1; 8 Young Dillon, Bsec, 2; 3 Pactolus, Bsec, 3. Seven others started. lime, 4rrun SI4SGC —records for the track *uid the West ■Coast. „ SEDDONVILLE HANDICAP. One mile. —1 Chaperone, 15seo, 1; 2 Pyramid, 20spo, 2 : 4 Myrtle Leaf, 18sec, 3. Eight others started Time, 2min 43sec. DENNISTON HANDICAP. One, mile and a-half. —2 Trixy Adair, 15sec, 1; 1 Lady Sefton, Bsec, 2; Ned Corbett, 3. Dno other horse started but was oalled oft for starting before time. Time, 3min 34sco. PRESIDENTS HANDICAP. Two miles.-4 St. Joe, Bsec, 1; 1 Woodland Dell, 13sec, 2; 5 Dictatoress, lssec, 3. Awo others started. Time, smin 6 2-ssec. STOCKTON HANDICAP—I Luvia Doro lleec, 1; 3 Young Dillon, 4scc, 2; 3 Promotion, scr, 3. Two others started. Time, 2min 30 4-ssec. ADDISON HANDICAP TROT. One milo and a-half.—l Captain Woodburn, 13see, 1; 3 Signoretta, 7sec, 2; 2 Ned Corbett, scr, 3. Eight others started. Time, 3min 52 4-ssec.