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Otago Daily Times, Issue 18747, 28 December 1922, Page 6

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DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. SUMMER MEETING CONCLUDED. lie Dunedin Jockey Club’s summer meetJ was concluded in fine but dullish lather, but fortunately a threat of rain 1 not become a fact until the card conided. The track was much firmer than the opening day, and the card again ovided some interesting racing. The atidance compared favourably with that of e opening day, and the financial returns list be deemed satisfactory when viewed the light of the general tendency toirds shrinkage in that respect. Mr A. D. ‘lvor did satisfactory work at the barrier. Bid could adopt with advantage the method lining up the field prior to the signal dicating that the investments had been ilanced. He did so in connection with e Taihoa Handicap, and made the best fort he achieved at the meeting. The eeting served to introduce Mr W. Russell a handienpper, and whilst it would noi i wise to express a pronounced opinion ns the value of his work on the results of le meeting, it may be said that he may oye a much needed addition to the ranks weight adjusters in the South Island, he meeting, taken all round, was very ijoyable, good weather and participation a popular sport helping to make Tngatui gather popularity as a sporting ndezvous at holiday time. Backers singled out Mazama and St. Easel the Milburn Hurdles, and they wore ght on the spot, as they split, the dividend ■oney for first and second after a good ice. Sherlock took up the role of pacelaker, and was always closely attended by ed Admiral, Grange, and Londonderry, hilst at the far turn Mazama was well ack. Londonderry came through on the uis at the home turn, and led to the ist hurdle, but sprawled on landing. He, owever, appeared to have the race won t the distance, and as on the previous ay was taking things rather easily , when t. Easel and Mazama flashed on the scone nd in a good finish St. Easel just got iero from Mazama, whilst Londonderry as about half a length away. Claverhouse light have been more dangerous, but his Ider appeared to turn loose at his fences, nd did not help his chances by being irown back in the saddle each time the erse took off at a jump. , Sweet Memory as prominent in the early stages, but ided out. , , ~ The Fernhill Handicap field caused trouble t the post, the principal offender being laconteur, who finally was first to show ut when the barrier rose. When the field attled down Martial Dance took charge rom Petunia, Dianella, Proceeder, and KDUghrea. San Salvador joined the leaders efore reaching the home turn, "where Peunia took charge. At the distance Loughea, who was boring in on the rails, finally ame through and won by well over a length rom San Salvador, who apparently had ery little in his favour from Frisco Mail, trho arrived late on the scene with a good on after being well back in the early stages f. the race. Raconteur appeared to get ourth place, but the barren honours were .warded to Petunia, and then came Did.iella. The winner obviously benefited by , change of riders, and is apparently not a joy’s horse. He won well, but lie requires ixperienced horsemanship to produce his jest In the preliminary First Aid unhipped his rider, and afterwards jumped he .rails. , , Lucinette moved a bit sore when she pent down. The Parisian was smartest to iegin, and Eaton Bells soon ran into second dace, whilst Dinner Bell and Lucinette vere a bit slow to move. Eaton Bells fathered The Parisian at t the turn and, cent busy, came on to win by over two engths from Carpentier, who beat Luciiette by about a length and a-half. Dinler Bell was finishing on, but his effort iame too late. Olympia made a run in the ifcraight, but could not gather sufficient vay to bring him near the money, ihe vinner is a shapely Australian-bred filly, jot by the imported horse Eaton Lad from he Multiform mare Formicary. ■ ■ Many Kittle was elected a slightly better avourite than Limelight in the St. Andrew s handicap, and fair support came tor Corn Jigs and Silver Peak, but the others were >omparativoly neglected. They got away rom a prompt despatch, and when they titled down Corn Rigs was in charge, from l close-running field, with the exception of General Advance, who had dropped back. Vlany Kittle had Corn Rigs settled at the mme turn, and was in charge approachng the distance, but here Limelight on She outside and Silver Peak on the rails arrived on tho scene. They soon had Many Kittle’s measure, and Limelight looked a winner, but Silver Peak beat her nicely at the' finish. Whipping Boy was a moderate third, and then came Many Kittle and general Advance. The last-named lost ground over the first half-mile, run in |9aec, but was coming on at the end, and should be much better suited over more ground. Oorn Bigs uguin failed when, pinched, and finished last. Battle Scene was sent out a slightly bettor favourite than Bon Spec in the Grand Stand Handicap. They were in good line it the release of the barrier, and 1 . Kerb, who was left and last to move in the Federal Handicap, reversed the order, and it once showed out in front from Bon Spec. Kerb won from end to end, and Battle Scene, who threatened danger at the turn, laded out at the business end, and Mantua came through and stalled off Deucalion for second money. Deucalion ran a_ good race for a horse who has been running over a distance. Listening Post never seemed to pace it with the light-weights, although, running behind Kerb, Battle Scene, and Bon Spec as they were racing for the home turn. Prior to tho start for the Taihoa Handicap the starter lined his field up whilst waiting for the balloon to rise, and could adopt similar methods with advantage. They got away from an excellent line, and Bonnie Friend and Ravenna singled themselves out before reaching the far turn. Ravenna was attended by Uleaborg and Avispado at the home turn. She. kept on and won from - Uleaborg,. whilst Contempt, wide on the outside, appeared to drop from the clouds, and was flying at the finish, but failed to get up, but it was in doubt as to what had gained second place until the numbers went up. Ruena also finished fast, and was close up with Contempt. Wharfedale was well up at the turn, but weight anchored him in the run home, and so it did to Avispado. who appeared to have a chance as they entered the straight. Ardour, with the benefit of a 71b allowance, really made a one-horse race of the Allanton Welter, but with her out of th» way. it was a fine finish, as Osterman, Twinkle, and Eleus were almost in line, and Tin Soldier and Red Gown were close up. Sunny Loch outclassed the field in the Farewell Handicap, and won comfortably. Etta was in charge three furlongs from home, but she ran wide at the turn, or would at least have been second, although holding no chance with tho winner. After the Grand Stand Handicap a complaint by G. Fisher (In the Pink) and E. Deslandes (Mantua) of having been crossed at the five-furlong, four-fnrlong, and threelurlong posts by C. R. Emersop (Listening Post) was inquired into by the judicial stewards. After hearing statements of tho.. above riders and F. E. Jones (Deucalion), it was decided that the evidence did not warrant any action being taken. In connection with the above, it. may be said that interference possibly took place in the early part of the race, but at the three-furlong post Kerb. Battle Scene, Bon Spec._ and Listening Post were practically running in single file, and at that stage no other horse was near Listening Post. The sum put through the tot alias, tor was £27,322 10s. and the total for the two days was. £57,865. The second dav of tho corresponding day for last year the investments were £31,341 10s, and the total for the two days £64,439. For the two days there was this year a decrease of £6574. Foiloiving are the results: MILBURN HURDLE HANDICAP. Of 250sovs, second horse SOsovs, and the third 25sovs. One mile and a-half. 2—Mr C. Christie's b g St. Easel,. by Masterpiece—Sobersides, 6yrs, 11.0 1 (G. A. Feilding) 1 I—Mr W. T. Hazlett’s blk g Mazama, by King’s Guest—Eland, aged, 11.6 (T. J. Humphries) 2 4 —Mr L. C. Hazlelt’s h g Londonderry, by Kilbroney—Droski, aged, 11.0 (A. E. Ellis) 3 3 —Mr A. M'Kerrow’s br g Claverhouse, aged, 10.11 (I. C. Tilson) 0 7—Mr D. P. Wilson’s b g Ked Admiral, 6yrs, 10.5 (C. Dawson) 0 s—Mr M. Leonard’s ch g v-rango, aged, 10.3 (A. E. Horn) ... ... 0 6 —Mr J. Graham’s oh g Glenshine, 6yra, I 9.5 (R. J. Horn) 0 I B—Mr L. Kelcher’s br g Sherlock, 6yrs, \ 9.0 (W. Bush) 0 I &—Mr R. H. Bissett’s b m Calma, aged, I 9.0 (J- M’Chesney) C 1 10—Mr G. F. Scott’s blk in Sweet I Memory, aged, 9.04. ? ilc - overI weight (W. Feilding) C | Sweet Memory, Londonderry, and Grange lied over the,, stand fence, followed by Ret |Admiral. Going to the fence at the mile |post Sweet Memory was in charge, Calm:

lying away back. Sherlock led Sweet Memory and Ked Admiral going to the six-furlong post, followed by_ Londonderry and Grange. Sherlock was in charge approaching the far turn, and Claverhouse made a forward move, but dropped back again. Londonderry was in charge at the home turn from Rod Admiral, Sherlock, and Claverhouse showed up on the outside. Londonderry sprawled on landing over the last fence, and St. Easel and Mazama put in, a claim. In the race home St. Easel beat the fast-finishing Mazama by a snort neck, Londonderry half a length away third, then came Sherlock close up, followed by Red Admiral, who was a bad fifth. lime, 2min 4-saec. FERNHILL HANDICAP, Of 2oosovs, second horse SOsovs, and tne third 25sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 1— Mr L. C. Hazlett’s b g Loughrea, by Kilbroney—Sister 3 Mr W. Sim’s b g San Salvador, by San Francisco —Maslova. 6yrs, 8.1, inc. 71b allowance (G. Fisher) ... 2 8 — Mr P. Delargey’s b g hrisco Mail, by San Francisco—Lady Victoria, 4yrs. 7.4, inc. 31b allowance (A. J. Peart) 3 4 Mr W. Crossan’s br g Raconteur, syrs, 8.7. ino. 51b allowance (P. Keene) 0 7 —Mr F. H. Pierce’s br g Petunia, syrs. 8.2 (D. Cotton) ... ... ... ... - 0 2 Mr G. Gerard’s b g Dianella, 3yrs, 8.0 (C. R Emmerson) 0 5 Mr R. 13. Stivens’s b g Gunlayer, syra, 7.12 (E. J. Ludlow) 0 10— Mr H. Jones’s b g Proceeder. aged, 7.4. inc. 71b allowance (E Deslandes) 0 6 Mr D. P. Wilson, jun.’s, b g Barrioou. syrs. 7.7 (T. Metcalf) 0 9 Mr P. T. Hogan’s b g Balasor. 4yrs, 7.0, inc. 7lb allowance (R. 11. Burns) 0 13— Mr F. Shaw’s b g Martial Dance. svrs, 7.0, inc. 7lb allowance (H. Anderton) 0 12—Mr D. Middleton’s b m First Aid, aged, 7.0, inc. 71b allowance. K ’ ’ (11. Olsen) 0 11— Mr W. Parsons’s b g Kilbrin, 4yrs, 7.0, inc. 71b allowance (L. G. Keeper) 0 Raconteur was first, out. followed by Loughrea, Petunia, and Dianella. Petunia was in charge from Dianella going to the mile post. Martial Dance joined Petunia in the lead turning into the back stretch. Coming to the six-furlong post Martial Dance was two lengths in front of Petunia. San Salvador was moving up going along the back. Martini Dance was in charge at the far turn from Petunia. San Salvador had joined the leaders going up the nse. and Petunia and Martial Dance led info the straight. Petunia led San Salvador and Loughrea into the straight. Inside the distance Loughrea went on and won by a length and n-half from San Salvador, who just beat Frisco Mail a head for second place. Then came Raconteur and Petunia, Time, 2min 10 l-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Of 250sovs. second horse SOsovs and the third 25sovs. For two-year-olds, rive furlongs. 4 Mt D. Ruthven’s b f Eaton Bells, by Eaton Lad—Formicary, 7.10 (T. Metcalf) 1 5 Mr Pi F. Campbell’s ch c Carpentier, bv Sunny Lake —Grand Rain, 7.5 (A. J. Peart) 2 2 Mr G. Gerard’s br £ Lucinette, by Martian—Lady Lucy, 8.8 (C. R. Emmerson) 3 1— Sir G. Clifford’s ch c Dinner Bell, 8.44, incld. 4lb over (G. Young)... 0 7 Mr A. G .Hill’s b g Olympia 7.10 (E. Deslandes) 0 3 Mrs I. R. MaoKcnzie's br g Frivol. 8.01 incld. 4|lb over (L. S. M Donald) 0 fr-Mr W. T. Hazlett’s b g The Parisian, 7.8 (F. J. M‘Kay) 0 From a fair start The Parisian was first to show up, and Eaton Bells ran into second place at the far turn, then came Carpentier, whilst Lucinette. and Dinner Bell had dropped back last. Eaton Bells closed on The Parisian before reaching the home turn, and coming on won by over two lengths from Carpentier, who beat Lucinette a length and a-half; then came Olympia and Dinner Bell. Time, Imin 2 4-ssec. > ST. ANDREW’S HANDICAP, Of SOOsovs, second horse lOOsovs, and the third 50sovs. One mile. 4 Mr W. Stone’s b m Silver Peak, by Adjudge—^Oblong, aged, 8.12 (G. Young) 1 2 Mr C. G. Dalgety’s br m Limelight, by Solferino—Stardancer, 4yrs, 8.2 (C. R. Emmerson) 2 6 Sir G. Clifford's b g Whipping Boy, by Sanquhar—Counterfeit, 4yrs, 7.4 (R. H. Burns) 3 5 Mr R. Acton Adams’s br g General Advance,; aged, 8.13 (J. Andrews)... 0 1— Mr W. A. 'Nidioil's b g Many Kittle, 3yrs, 8.9 (D. Cotton) _ ... 0 3 Mr W. Gardiner’s h g Corn Rigs, syrs, 8.2 V (A. H. Wilson) ... 0 7 Mr G. A. Kain’s b. g Silent King. ‘6yrs, 7.9 (T. Metcalf) 0 The horses were sent away in good line and Silent King, Corn Rigs, and Silver Peak wore first to show out. The field was in close order passing the seven-fur-long post, General Advance bringing up the rear. At the six-furlong post ManyKittle went up to the leader. At the far turn Coni Rigs was in charge, with Many Kittle close up. Before reaching the iff*aight Many Kittle had joined Corn Rigs, and Limelight had run into third place, whilst Silent King had dropped away. Many Kittle led into the straight, but at the distance Limelight and Silver Peak put in a claim and in a good finish Silver Peak won easily by half a neck from Limelight: Whipping Boy, about three lengths away, third; then came Many Kittle and General Advance. Time. Imin 40 l-sscc. GRAND STAND HANDICAP. Of 350sovs: second TOsovs and third 35sovs. Six furlongs. 6 Mr D P. Wilson, jun.’s, hr in Kerb, by Markhope—Fender. 4yrs, 6.10. inc. 718 allowance (P. W. Powell) ... 1 7 Mr A. G. Hill's b m Mantua, by Sol-ferino—-Rose Salt-erne, syra, 7.3, inc. 71b allowance (E. Deslandes) 2 5 Mr R. Graham’s b g Deucalion, by Demosthenes—Mocking Bird, syrs, 9.3 (F. E. Jones) 3 3 Mr E. Russell’s b g Listening Post. syrs,- 9.4 (C. Emmerson) 0 2 Mr J. H. Prosser’s b g' Bon Spec. aged, 8.13 (E. R. Lowe) 0 1— Mr G. Fulton’s br m Battle Scene, syrs, 7.13, inc. slb allowance (P. Keene) 0 4- Mr W. Stone’s b g In the Pink, 6yrs. 6.94, inc. Ulb over and Tib allowance 0 Mantua was first to show out from Bon Spec and Kerb Kerb led Bon ■ Spec round the far turn, where Battle Scene ran into third place, Listening Post fourth. Battle Scene ran into second place going up the rise, and Kerb led up the straight! In the run home Kerb hold her own and won by nearly two lengths from Mantua, who beat Deucalion by a short neck for second place. Battle Scene a length away fourth. Time, Imin 15 l-ssoc. TAIHOA HANDICAP, Of 200sovs; second 40sovs and third 20sovs. Six furlongs. 6 Mr L. C. Hazletfs on in Ravenna, . by Solferino—Droski, 4yrs, 8.6 ‘ (F. J. M‘Kay) 1 8— Mr J. P. Murphy’s ch g Uleaborg, by Egypt-Finory, 3y«. 9.5 (J. M Chesney) 2 4 Mr C. G. Dalgety’s br f Contempt, by Bonny Glen—Lady Disdain Syrs, 3.7 inc. 51b allowance (E. Shaw) ... 3 2 Sir G. Clifford’s b g Wharfdale. 3yrs, 9.10 (G. Young) 0 I— Mr P. Lynch’s br g Avispado, 4yrs, 9.6 (F. E. Jones) / • 0 a—Messrs R. and J. Walker’s ch g Royal Admiral, 8.10 |T. J. Humphries) ... 0 5 Mr R. C. Gillios’s ch f Pickaninny, 3vrs, 8.3, inc. 71b allowance (L. G. Keeper) 0 10—Mr R. Green’s ch in Ruona, Syrs. 8.0, inc. 51b allowance (P. Keene) ... 0 3 Mr J. A. Holmes’s b m Gay Life, 4yrs. 8.4 (O. R. Emmerson) -0 12— Mr L. Kelcher's b g Killoff 4yr». 8.2 (T. Metcalf) 0 15— Mr H. Jones’s hr g Brilliant Hope, 6yrs, 7.7, inc. 71b allowance (G. Fisher) 0 7 Mr F. M‘Kay's b g Border Knight, syrs, 8.04, ino. 41b over (R. C. M’Lellan) 0 II — Mr W. Smart’s ch g Bonnie Friend. 3yrs, 8.0 (D, Cotton) .. 0 16— Mr T. Quirk’s b m Dcnizot, 4yrs, 7.7, me. 71b allowance 0 14 —Mr T. Crozier’s b c Hurdy Gurdy, 3vrs, B.l|, inc. 131 b overweight (J. A. Beale) 0 13— Mr H. J. Lloyd’s b g Adjustment. aged, 8.64, hie. 641 b over (E. Lowe) 0 The field got away In good line, and when it had settled down Bonnie Friend, Avispado, and Hurdy Gurdy were m charge from Ravenna. At the far turn Bonnie Friend led the way, with Ravenna. Wharfdale, Avispado, Uleaborg, and Hurdy Gurdy in close attendance. Ravenna and LTeaborc led into the .straight from Avispado and Wharf laic. Ravenna held her own in the run hone anti won by a short length from Uleaborg, while right on the outside of the track came Contempt and Ruena. the pair

being almost in line with the second horse. Time, Imin 15 4-ssec. ALLANTON WELTER HANDICAP, Of 250sovs, second horse SOsova, and ihe third 25sovs. One mile. 1— Mr J. C. N. Grigg’s b f Ardour, by Gay Uni —Mettle, 3yrs, 7.2, inc. 71b allowance (P. Keene) 1 9 G. H. Paul’s b g Osterman, by Cronstadt —Fairy Benzie, aged. 7.4, inc. 31b allowance (A. J. Peart) ... 2 3 Mr C. Giescler’s b g Twinkle, by Varco—Ninon, 6yrs, 7.10 i (C. Emmerson) 3 I 4 Mr R. W. King’s Red Gown, aged, ! 10.2 (F. E. Jones) 0 5 Mr F Shaw’s br jr r.leus, aged, 9.4, 1 inc. 71b allowance (E. Deslandes) ... 0 2 Sir G Clifford’s br g Counterslroke, Syrs. 9.9 (G. Young) 0 10— Mr R. Acton Adams’s br m Miss Muriel, syrs, 8.10 (.i. Andrews) ... 0 6 Mr W. M‘Kay’s b g Tin Soldier, aged. 8.3 (R. C. MLellan) 0 7 Mr J. Christie’s b g Mirza. aged, 7.11 (E. J. Ludlow) 0 8 — Mr W. Swale’s b g Calibration. 4yrs, 7.4, inc. 71b allowance (H. Anderton) 0 11— Mr Thee Russell’s ch m Miss Camouflage, 6yrs, 7.9 (C. Shaw) - 0 Ardour got a shade tho best of the start, and was in front at the seven-furlong post from Counterstroke. Osterman, Mirza, Miss Camouflage, and Calibration. Ardour was in charge from Counterstroke and Osterman at the far turn, then came Mirza and Tin Soldier, Miss Muriel bringing up the rear. Ardour led Osterman, Counterstroke, and Mirza two lengths into tho straight. Unce in the straight. Ardour increased her lead ami won by three lengths trom Osterman, who just beat Twinkle and Eleus. whilst Tin Soldier and Red Gown were close up. Time, Imin 41scc. FAREWELL HANDICAP. Of 250sovs. second horse 50sovs. and the third 25sovs. Seven furlongs. 1— Messrs M‘Combo and Griffin’s b g Bunny Loch, by Sunny Lake —Alton Loch, Syrs, 9.12 (A. E. Wormald) 1 4 Mr rx. Brosnahan’s oh m Bella Lake, by Sunny Lake—Shcwana, 4yrs. 7.0, inc. 31b allowance (A. J. Peart) ... 2 3 Mr Theo Russell’s br g Bosker Boy, by Markhope—Princess Mosca, Syrs. • 7.2 (P. Keene) 3 2 Mr F. Trail’s br in Lady Blissful, Syrs, 7.9 (C. R. Emmerson) 0 5 Mr A. G. Hill's b m Etta, aged, 7.1, ino. 71b allowance. (H. Anderton) ... 0 6 Mr L. C. Hazlett’s b g Loinagundi, Syrs, 7.0 (F. J. M‘Kay) 0; 7 Mr I'. Quirk's b m Nunerrant. aged, { 6.7, inc. 71b allowance (G. Fisher) ... 0 From a good start Lady Blissful was first, to show out from Sunny Loch and Bella i Lake. Bella Lake was two lengths in front of Bosker Boy approaching the five-furlong post, and Etta took charge at the far turn. Approaching the home turn Etta was over two lengths in front, of Bella Lake, then came Bosker Boy and Sunny Loch. At the homo turn Bella Lake supplanted Etta, the latter running wide. Once in the straight Sunny Loch came through and won comfortably by nearly two lengths from Bella Lake, Bosker Boy being close up third, Nunerrant lying next. Time, Imin 28 4-ssec. LIST OF WINNING OWNERS. Tho following is the list of winning owners at the Summer meeting: R. Graham, £1135; L. C. Hazlett, £582 10s; W. Stone, £400; R. W. King, £350; M'Combe and M. Griffen, £275; G. Gor-ai-d, £270; D. P. Wilson, jun., £265; J. H. Prosser, £240; J. C. N. Grigg, £215; D. Ruthven, £210; C. Christie, £202 10s; W. Gardiner, .-203; Sir G. Clifford, £145; R. C. Gillies, £140; C. G. Dalgoty, £120; W. T. Hazlett, £105; A. G. Hill, £7O; F. Trail, £SO; W: Sim, £SO; P. S. Campbell, £SO; G. H. Paul, £SO; H. Brosnahan, £SO; J. A. Hblhies, £4O; W. M‘Kay, £25, P. Delargey, £25 ; O. Giesler, £25 ; Theo. Russell, £25; P. Lynel, £2o;—total, £5325. GOVERNMENT TAXATION. The following Government taxes were paid in connection with the meeting Totalisator tax, £1446 12s 9d; dividend tax, £2604 7s; stakes lax, £532 10s; receipts tax, £53 13s 8tl; amusement tax, £165 8s 9d;-~ total taxes, £4802 12s 2d. TARANAKI RACES. (Per United Press Association.) NEW.PLYMOUTH, December 27. Tho Taranaki Jockey Club meeting was concluded in dull weather. The couise was in good order, and the attendance was good. The totalisator handled £21,978 as compared with £25,616 10s for tho same day last year, making £45,552 for the meeting, as compared with £57,000 last year. Results: FITZROY HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. —Thunderclap, 7.8 (Shore), 1; Sunny Yale, 8.8, 2; Fuzzier, 9.0, 3. Also ran: Royal Tar. Won by five lengths. No lime taken. INGLEWOOD HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Pouma, 7.6 (Edwards), 1; Hipo, 8.1, 2; Leithfield, 6.10, 3. Also ran: Inah 8.0, Santorini 7.2, Big Push 7.0, Crossfire 6.9. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 15 4-583 C. ELECTRIC JUVENILE HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Yoma, 7.6 (L. George), 1; Halgina, 8.9, 2; Snatcher, 9.1, 3. Also ran: Euchre 9.1, Mountain Ball 7.10, Kilcoo 7.10, Erin’s King 7.3. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 3 2-ssec. TARATA HACK HURDLES. One mile and a-half and 101 yards.—Manina, 9-2 (M'Donell), 1; Ohini, 9.0, 2;- Mimiwhangata, 9.10, 3. Also ran: Banogue 10.1, Husker 9.7, Savory 9.10, Eldetiholm 9.0, Hollow 9.0, Roche 9.0, Minor 9.0. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 56 2-sscc. NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP, of 223sovs. One mile and 100 yards.—Roman, 7.7 (Alexander), 1; Karaeo, 8.0, 2; Goldplane, 8.0, 3. Also ran; Stork 8.4, Complex 8.1, Eerie 7.2, Pure Laziness 6.11. Won by a length. Time, Imin 51 l-saec. SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, of 150sovs. Six furlongs.—Miss Beauford, 7.11 (Lambert), 1; Mixture, 8.12, 2; Snatcher, 9.0, 3. Also ran:’ Fife and Drum 7.5, Otapawa 7.0, Ganui 7.0. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 16 URUTI WELTER HACK HANDICAP. One mile and 110 yards.—Gammy, 8.10 (Conway), 1; Skylight, 8.12, 2; Price, 8.3, 3. Also ran: Lockson 9.0, Interest 8.5, Halcyon 8 5, Lady Sweet 8.0. Won by five lengths. Time, 1 Imin 53sec. WAREA HACK STAKES. Weight Bst. Six furlongs.—Ben Nevis (W. E. Pine) 1, San Franette 2, Mountain Ore 3. Also ran; Utaknra, Loved One, Fire Brigade, Security, Miss Mickey, Ribbonwork. Won by a neck. Time, imin 14sec. WESTLAND RACES. (Pek United Press Association.) HOKITIKA, December 27. For tho Westland Racing Club’s second day the weather was showery in the morning, increasing after 1 o’clock to a bowling northwest gale at its worst. When the last race was run the course was very heavy. The attendance was excellent, considering the conditions. The totalisator handled • £7240, making £18,705 as against £24,362 last year. Results: STAFFORD HANDICAP. Six furlorga. —Bestir, 8.11, 1; Kukume, 7.10, 2; Roseveare, 9.11, 3. Also ran; Marauder 7.3, War Unit 7.9. Won easily by a length, the third horse being a length away. Time, Imin 20 l-sseo. COUNTY HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.— Tantalus, 8.5. 1; Stecpholm. 7.10, 2; Missland, 7-9, 3. Also ran: Embezzler 8.0, Mysticform 7.13. Won easily by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 36sec. TASMAN HURDLES. One mile and ahalf.— Headlong, 10.0, 1; Strayshot, 11.1. and Black Night, 10.11, dead heat for second place. Also van: . All Serene 11.13, War Tax 10.7, Lady Pallas 9,2, Cash man 9.0. A fine race Won by a length. Time, 3nun. WESTLAND CUP. One mile. Princo Ferouz, 7.12 1 • Caverock, 8.5 2 Cheer Up, 7.10 “ Also ran; Mythology 10.13, Probate 9.4, Kilmoon 9.2, Kikini 8.10, Balefire B.G, Amendment 6.13. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 54sec, SUMMER HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a-balf. —Lyroe, 6.12, 1; Demonstrate, 7.13, 2;

PapUan, 9.5, 3. Also ran; Samarang B.lo> Matarcka 7.12. Sunbath 7.11. Won easily by six lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin ISsec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. Six furlongs and a-lialf. —Misiulc. 8.4, 1 ; Grand Duchy, 8.1. 2; Carnbrae. 8.12, 3. Also ran; Warlike 9.10,’ Balefire 9.8, Wild Night 8.9, Redsome 8.7, Elixer 8.10. Won by five lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 25 2-sscc. RAILWAY HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Counter Attack, 8.7, X; Bestir, 9.6, 2; Weary Willie 8.10, 3. Also ran: Timepiece 7.2. Won by a length. Time. Imin 2Ssce. FINAL HANDICAP. Six furlongs and ahalf.—Boneoto, 8.3, 1; Roniform, 8.7, 2; Missland, 8.7, 3. Won easily. Tune, Imin 39 2-s?.ec. WAIPUKURAU races. i'Pkr United Peers Association.) NAPIER, December 27. The Waipukurau races were held yesterday fn perfect weather before a large attendance. The totalisator investments were £10,490 against £8719, when the meeting was held at Porangahau, Results: MAIDEN RACE, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. Cairo, 8.4, 1; The Author, 8.4, 2; Marcus, 9.1, 3. Also started: Merry Singer 9.1, Master Beckwith 9.1, Maunga- 9.1, Esquimaux - 9.0, Hikoia 8.11, Roamer 8.10, Crown Com 8.4, and Grace 7.13. Won by two lengths. Time. Imin 17 2-ssec. _ _ CHRISTMAS HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Revelry, 7.7. 1; Western Boom, 7.11. 2; Theic, 9.2, 3 started: Queen’s Ferry 8.10. Won by a head. Time. Imin 32 2-sscc. AMALGAMATION HANDICAP, of 200sovb. One mile and a-quarter.—C. L. Ferguson's b g Orawia, bv Gazeley—Monaco mare, aged, 8.5, 1; D. M'Leod’s b f Soldier’s Love, 4yrs, 7.10, 2; Executors Estate W. J. Douglas’s b g Taipairu, 4vrs, 7.5, 3. Also started: The Speaker 8.9, Crown Gem 7.13, Woden 7.7. Won by half a length. Time, 2min lOsec, TAHOA HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Five furlongt).—Tongatotoa, 8.4, 1; Magistrate, 9.3, 2; Arataura, 8.7, 3. Also started: Believe 7.13, Crown Jester 7.7, Miss Gazelev, 7.7, Tino Ponga 7.7. Ngaurahunga 7.7. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 2 2-Ssoc. PORANGAHAU HACK HANDICAP, cf lOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—Revelry, 7.3, 1; Santorini 7.7, 2; Western Boom. 7.7, 3. Also started; Suspicion 9.9, Theic 8.11, Queen's Ferry 8.6. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 30 4-ssec. BRAEBURN WELTER, of loOsovs. Once round. —Palm Oil, 10.7, 1; Oak Rose, 9.0, 2; Royal Gift, 10.6, 3. Also started: Kail 10.2. Won by a neck. Time, 2min 2 4-ssec. i PLYING HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. Six furlongs.—Crown Star, 6,7, 1; Morose, 9.1, 2; Makero, 9.8, 3. Also started: Civil form 10.5, Hcptn 8.3, Toataua 7.10. Won by half a length. Tims, Imin 15sec. LAKE HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—Aratanra, 8.3, 1; Magistrate, 8.13. 2; Tongatotoa, 8.0, 3. Also started: Silver Tongue, /9.6, Tout Bon 8.1, Marcus 7.3, and Crown jester, 7.3. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 15 l-sscc, AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES. (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, December 27. The following acceptances have been received for the A.R.C. meeting, second day: Criterion Handicap, of 600sovs. Six furlongs.—Murihaupo 9.8, Queen March 9.0, Wild Hind 8.11, Tarleton 8.0, Kilris 6.10, Buglenote 6.7. Ponsonby Hurdles, of 600sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Poanut 11.12, Explorer 11.6. Passin’ Through 10.12. Hyginas 10.11, Whanoko 10.9, Snake 10.8, Shellshock 10.4, Maude Wilson 10.3, Guerre a Mort 9.10, Never Despair 9.0, Karamu 9.0. Waitemata Handicap, of 500sovs. One mile and a-quarter.--Danger Zone 9.0, Para 8.7. Glencairn 8.6, Marble Bell 8.3, Marble Glass 8.2, Far North 8.2, Spirit Level 8.2, Peter Maxwell 8.0. Wheatfield 8.0, Pentagram 7.12, Golden Glass 7.10, Ruapapa 7.9, Vindictive 7.6, Te Akiki 7.6, Election 7.5, Kahi katea 7.2, Soultepina, Daddy’s Girl. Kairamararaa. Marble Crag, Merry Times, Miss Hester, Narrow Nech, Potoa Queen, Keretoa 7.0. Bowen Handicap, of SOOsovs. Six furlong*. —Sheffield 9.0, Sir Burnett 8.6, Santbnio 8.2, Pillage 8.0, Connemara 7.11, Lady Glissas 7.9, Smoke 7.6, Potonui 7.3, Smoke Concert 7.3, Bright Light 7.3, Quaestor 7.2, Dorinda Flying Planet, Bon Chic, Demon, Lady Merriwee, Malatour, Mongiwhero, Midget, Nocturne 7.0. Summer Handicap, of 400sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—lncome 9.0, Trespass 8.6, Bonnetter 8.7, Royal Star 8.7, King’s Trumpeter 8.2, Tinohoro 8.0, Forest Gold 7.13, Maioha 7.10, Goldlight 7.9. Illumination 7.7, Ares 6.11. Glenoanny 6.11, Lucius 6:11, Broadwood 6.7. Plunket Welter -Handicap, of 600sova. One mile.—Zircon 8.13, Cool Stimulants 8.7. Viyella 8.7, Refinement 8.5, Royal Abbey 8.5, Bitholia 7.12, Bretland 7.12, Mountain Lion 7.12, Master O’Rorke 7.11, Amiform 7.9, Poteen 7.9, Emerald Hill 7.7, Greokson 7.7, Nightraider 7.7, Troaor 7.7, Conflict 7.7, Bright Day 7.7, Gold Jacket 7.7, Sir Otway 7.7 Electric Handicap, of 650sovs. Six furlongs.—Pavo 8.8, Mustard Pot 8.5, Alfort 8.4. Golden Bubble, 7.11, Epitaph 7.11, Royal Blood 7.11, Killashandra 6;13, Martian Miss 6.13, Prince Abbey 6.12, Tactful 6.7, Landslide 6.7. Shebang 6.7, Finelli 6.7, Golden Dream 6.7, Viyella 6.7. Islington Plate.—Pavo. Solfanello, Trespass 9.2, Royal Present, The Hawk. Winning Hit .9.0, Highland, Mountain Lion, Rapine 8.2. CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING ACCEPTANCES. (Paa United Press Absooiatton.) CHRISTCHURCH, December 27. The following are the Canterbury Park trotting acceptances; Introductory Handicap. One mile and ahalf.—Alpha Wilkes, James Maddison, Lynx, Cousin Jenny, Helen Bingen, Lady Irvine, and To-night all scratch, Eicho 12yds, Johnnie Bells 24. Merry Peter 36. Sally Dillon 36, Wonder Why S 9, Kola Bell 60, Two Bells 60 Our Lady 72, Lady Patricia 72. Templeton Handicap. One mile and a-half. —Glena.ray, Nibbidard, Underscrub. Swift Pointer, Ocean Spray, Dalnahine, Albert Logan. Bigamist, Lady Teddington, Royal Oak, Becky Logan, and Humariki scratch, Phil Smith 12yda, Rsta’s Greeting 12, Calmness 12, Wastewood 12, Ivy Islington 12, Leila Denver 12, Final Leave 36, Guy Fawkes 36, Locanda Mac 43, Nell Pointer 72, Red Heather 84. Canterbury Park Handicap, of 1 SOOsovs. Two miles.—Wild Thyme, Jock Arrah, Lady Swithin, and Partner all scratch, Vic.o Admiral 12yds, Hall Junior 12, Whispering Willie 24, Trix Pointer 24, Locanda Dillon 24, Sherwood 24, General Link 24, Albert Cling 48, Agathoa 48, Yilo 48, Onyz 48. , Lyttelton Handicap. One mile and arbalf. —Mary Galando, Dandy Jack, Gwen Child, Wild Sunset, Ocean Spray, Dalnahine. and Lord Denver all scratch, Irish Eyes X2yds, Huia Bird 12, Mary Wood 36, Florrie Andubon 36, Prince Burlington 36, Locanda Mao 48 Blackness 48, Medallions 48, Waipero Co’ Dolly Dillon 60, The Rook 72, Oaknut 84. Stewards’ Handicap. Two miles.—Wonder Why, Marvolo, Johnny Bells, Leo Norrie, : and Two Bells all scratch, Lady Patricia 12yda, Tiny Moon 24, Win All 24, Merry Bingen 36, Renown 36, Highborn 72, Kola Boy 72, Peter M’Kinney 84. Islington Handicap. One mile and aquarter.—Ben Ohau, Colenut, Trooper Dillon, Imperial Fan, Lady Joan, Leah Dillon, and Logan Chief all scratch, Tommy Direct 12yds. Lady Swithin 12, Loganwood 12, Star Queen 12, Emperor 36, Yilo 48, Paul Dufault 48, Happy Voyage 48. Railway Handicap. One mile and a-half. Teranna scratch, Bon Wilkes scratch, Olive Huon scratch, Sir Fulham 12yde, Irva-r 12, Coronel, Locanda Junior 24, Downcast 24, Glenboy 24, Lady Wildwood 24, Rorke’s Drift 36, Glen Mavis 36, I«n3 36, Leah Dillon 48. > Au Revoir Handicap. One mile.—Oratorio, Florence La Badie, Imperial Junior, Nowcourt, Swift Pointer, and Mako Mako all scratch, Energetic 12yda, Bing Boy 12, Tobermory 12, Prince Lyons 12, Six Henry 24, Thca 24, Idris 24, Doreen Dillon 24, Trinzora 36, Aaturio 48.