AUCKLAND TOPICS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3330, 9 January 1918, Page 41

AUCKLAND TOPICS.

By TatSoa

The Cup meeting at Ellerslie concluded on Now Year's Day, and even the most sanguine could hardly have expected the success the carnival proved. The racing ■was good, the weather fine (except for the latter portion of the concluding day), ■while the totalisator turnover easily established a record for the Dominion. On Cup Day alone just on £BI.OOO was invested on the machine. But perhaps the most pleasing feature was the fact that the majority of winners were no ! n difficult to find", and, with one exception, when Fiery. Cross won the Cup,' there was not a double-figure dividend during the three days. It is a long time since backers had such a good run. To deal with each race separately would tak-i up considerable space, but the principal events call for more than mere passing notice. Having dealt, with Cup Day in my previous letter, I shall begin with the racing on the middle day, when the principal items on the card were the Royal Stakes and Summer Cup. It was in the. Royal Stakes 'that the test came as to whether Hymestra had retained the brilliancy he possessed as a two-year-old. and right well did he reply, as he defeated the best of the two-vear-olds of the season in racehorse fashion. Hymestra beat Demagogue, BoPeep, Finmark. Pontoon, and other good two-vear-olds from a yard upwards, and 'to demonstrate his class as a sprinter he came out again on the third day and, with 9.6 in the saddle, won the Newmarket Handicap'in the fast time of lmin 13 l-ssec. Behind Hymestra wjgi-o such speedy sprinters as Kintr Lupin, Gazique, Mill o' Gowrie, and Wrestler. It seems only a question of Hymestra keeping right to win more races. The Derby was a poor race, and, as expected, Estland was so superior to the other three-year-olds that he had matters all his own way over the last quarter. It was the. slowest-run race at the meeting, and some idea of the pace set can be gauged by the fact that the first mile occupied lmin 48see. Lord fKenilworth was second, but the slow pace _ set may have helped him to train that position, and maybe it is as well not to get carried away by his run. When he steps out in a Frist-run handicap it may be found that a mile will be plenty far enough for him. Vagabond and Silver Tongue were big disappointments, and their showings were a long way below what was expected of thcm.° There is nothing to be said for Gamecock, as the chestnut did not show enough pace in his races to win a maiden hack race. Perhaps he is not genuine, aa prior to the meeting he showed a lot of pace in training. ' The evergreen and brilliant Kins Lupin, the best handicap horse owned and trained in Auckland for years, was responsible for a couple of brilliant performances. On the first day, with 8.12, he just got up in time to make a dead heat of it with Hymestra in- the Railway Handicap, and this he followed up by carrying 8.12 and

winning the Summer Cup from end to end. beating a good one in Polydamon, besides other horses of class. King Lupin is a brilliant horse without doubt, and one his owner, Mr R. Harmon, would not part with at any price. A good sort, of two-year-old in Long Range came very much into the limelight, and in his three starts he won twice and was second on the third occasion, when but for a poor start he would most likely have won. Unfortunately Long Range was not in cither the Foai Stakes or Royal Slakes; but he ie such a great finisher that I fully expect hint to hold his own with Demagogue; Finmark, 80-Pcep, and Pontoon when ho meets them. In Long Range Sir George Clifford has the makings of a Derbv colt.

The Auckland crack juvenile Informal was produced only once, this being in the Foal Stakes, when he. ran badly. However, all is not well with the son of Demosthenes, and his party were quite prepared to see the gelding fail. The Cup meeting brought to light a promising stayer in the Irish-bred Cynic, who was unlucky in the Cup, in that he got into a bad position very early, and was a long way back at the home turn. Over the last two furlongs Cynic was easily doing better than anything else in the race, iind there is no doubt that had he got a better run in the early part he would certainly have secured a place. I would not go so far as to say Cynic would'have won, but he would have given a lot of trouble. The same thing happened the last day in tho Racing Club Handicap, when Cynic came from a long way back and ran second. Cynic's trouble is that he takes time to get on his feet, and the result is that he gets himself into trouble in the early part. Mr W. Kemball, the sportsman, who in tho last couple of months purchased Snub, Nanna, and Hymestra must be well pleased with th<? successes of two of the trio. Since giving 2050 gs for Hymestra. the colt has started four times, winning three races outright and dead-heating in the other. Nanna has carried Mr Kemball's colours seven times, winning four times, being second once, and third twice. Snub, on the other hand, finished third in the New Zealand Cup, but since then has been a rank failure On the track Snub can do anything, but in a raco he seems to be a horse of another colour. One thing is clear, and that is, he does not always do his best in his races.

Colonel Soult did not succeed in winning a race, his best effort being second to Polydamon hi the Christinas Handicap. He did not have the best of luck, as in two races he was last to leave the mark. As he was weighted at 7.9, but did not start in the Racing Club Handicap, he should be hard to dispose of in the Takapuna Cup. One feature of the racing was the number of horses reported to have lost plates during the racing. Multiply is said to have lost two in the Cup, when he ran third, and Desert Gold lost three in the Racing Club Handicap, when she ran third. For more than one reason I have left any reference to Desert Gold till the end. The fact that'for the first time since she was a two-year-old she took on a handicap event and was beaten is, of course, now well known. It cannot bo said that opinions have always been unanimous regarding the capabilities of Mr Lowry's mare, and while some placed her as a champion of champions,, others, again, argued that she. had never been really asked a solid test.. except over very short distances, where speed, and not weight, played the all-important part. I must admit that I was amongst those who were not satisfied she was a champion of champions. Certainly she had beaten the best at weight-for-ago over various distances; but I cannot forget that at Riecarton she had to bo hunted out to beat Nones, and at Ellerslie she was doing her best to beat Eligible and Snub in the Derby. The fact that she kept on winning led many to conclude that she was always winning easily; but there were those who said the first time she met a real good horse over a distance of ground she would be beaten. And so it proved when Kilboy beat her over two miles at Trcntham. Desert Gold has got a lot of stake money very easily, and there have been times she captured a good stake with perhaps only a maiden to oppose her, as was tibe case when her only opponent at Riecarton was Northam, and again at Ellerslie, when she was opposed by Sea D'eil. But that, is fretting a.way from her performnoe at Ellerslie on New Year's Day, when she was sent out to contest the Racing Club Handicap, one mile and a=half. Prior to the race rain began to fall, so that, with 10.4 to carry, the daughter of All Black would have to be little short of the champion claimed for her to win. But she' failed after being out in front for 11 of the 12 furlongs of the journey. At the home turn she looked a good winner; but Multiply was never far away, and when challenges came out from the field it was Sfoon all up with her. and she just managed to struggle into... third place by the narrowest margin. Whether the rain which fell made a difference or not cannot be said, but it would certainly not be in her favour. After the race it was given out that the mare last three of her plates during the raco. and also that. owin<? to the rain, her rider. O'Shea, weighed in at 10.6. This sort of talk is onlv rubbish, because if O'lShea weighed in 21b over the other riders would do the same. O'Shea did not_ get all the rain that fell. My eandid_ opinion is that the mare was beaten fairly and squarely, and under any weather conditions defeat would come her way if she met the same horses at the same weights. I have never claimed that Desert Gold is the-best animal ever seen out on a course, in New Zealand, and I am sure that horses like Advance. Aohilledes, or Wairiki would have done as well as. if not better than. Desert Gold did in the Racing Club Handicap on New Year's Day. Since the Cup meeting matters have become very quiet at Ellerslie; but. with the Takapuna meeting on the horizon, it will not bo long ,bcfore things liven up again, and in a week or so we will be as busy as ever. RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. NORTH OTAG-0 RACES. (From Our Special Reporter.) First Day—Tuesday, January 1. The North Otago Jockey Club's meeting was opened in fines weather, after heavy rain fuilmsc overnight. Early in the afternoon heavy showers set in, and continued in evidence until the concluding event. There- was a fairly large attendance The going was on the soft side. Winter Cherry was badly buni}>ed by Kilmeedy at the rise of the barrier in'the North Otago Cup, and again by Comely after going about three furlor.gs and a-half, when making up ground. Dur-

ing th© day £13.712 10s went through the totalisator, or £JB22 10s above last year's figures. Resulis : SUMMER HURDLES, Of 130sovs. One mile and a-half. I—Mr J. Lawie'e Luff, 10.1 (O. Reed) .. 1 £— Mr Gillies's San Sebastian, 11.10 (Kaor.) 2 4—Mr Fabey'a Prairie Firs, car. 9.1* (M-Mnllin) 3 Also started: 3 Cast Iron 11.6, G Silver Shield 10.5. Silver Shield and San Sebastian led until approaching the last jump, where Prairie ' hire and L-ufif had closed np. Prairie Fire, Jed over the last fence, but Luff luckily squeezed through on the rails, and won by a length .from San Sebastian, who beat Prairie Fire by a long neck, with Ca.at Iron next. Time, 2min 49 2-ssec. PUKEURI HANDICAP, Of lOOsove. Six furlongs. I—Mr G. L. Rutherford's Phil May, 9.1 (W. Bush) 1 '3 —Messrs Thwaite Bros.' Kimbolton, car. 8.2 (Black) : 3 2—Mr Nelligan'B Warhawk, 7.10 (Alexander) 8 Also started: 4 Bollrock 9.3, 6 Porter car. B.l*. 7 Slowburn 7.10, 6 Little Willie car. 8.3 A. Slowburn and Porter collided. Bellrock led) Phil May by three lengths after breaking away. Phil May joined Bellrock, and, drawing away in the straight, stalled off Kim- ( bolton, ' and won by a short length, with Warhawk three lengths away. Bellrock andi Little Willie were next. Time, Imin IS NORTH OTAGO CUP, Of 50050v6, including a cup valued at 50sovs. Seven furlongs. 3—Mr H. A. Knight's Comely, car. 8.34 (F. Ellis) 1 I—Mi- G .Fulton's Winter Cherry, 7.13 (Bush) 2 7—Mr N. Reid's Robert Bell, 7.8 (M" Don aid) 3 Also started: 2 Koesian 9.4, King Star 8.6, Battle Eve 7.13, 5 Kilbwogan 7.8, Kilmeedy .6.10. , , Koesian and Battle Eve were smartest out, and Winter Cherry and Kilmeedy were slow away through colliding. Battle Eve took charge, and at the end of a couple of furlongs Winter Cherry appeared, to suffer interference when coming up with Comely. Kubxogan and Robert Bell were m front as they straightened for home, but at the distance Comely ran to the front and .won by over a length from Winter Cherry who put in a good run, with Robert Bell two lengths away and Battle Eve and Kilbrogan next. Time, lmin 29sec. TBIAL STAKES, Of lOOsovs. Five furlongs (Weight 8.0). I—Mr A. S. Orbell's Triple Entente (A. M Donald 1 B—Mr Gaffney's Jack Syinons, oar. 8.8 (Trilford) 2 4—Mr Fulton's Love Token (Bush) .. 8 Also' started: 9 Carpet Knight, 6 All Pink, 7 Aye Ready, 2 Post Haste oar. 8.5, Tunic, 5 Barley Rigs, 2 General Petein, 7 Killeiiy. Poste Haste and AH Pink were badly leftBarley Rigs led Triple Entente, to the straight, with Love Token close up. In the run home Triple Entente stalled off Joels Svmions, and won by a neck, with Love Token a short length away, and Barky Riga - next. Time, lmin 33sec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, • O'f 15Q30V8. Four furlongs. I—J B. Reid's Punfca„ .8.0 (R. H. Eiljs) X, 2—Mr Nicoll's Canamaara, 7.12 (Were) 9 L-Mr Reid's Irish,. Briar, 8.1 (Porter) 8* Also started: 1 Kilkla 8.11, 3 Bondage 81 Irish Briar and Bondage hung at the post. Cananiana led Punka to the distance, where the latter, went on to win all out by a neck, with Irish Briar a length away and Bondage next. Time, 66sec. FLYING HANDICAP, Of aOOsova. Six furlongs. I—Mr Reid's Robert Bell, 7.13 (A. M'Denald) I . . 2—Mr Stead's Wishful, 8.6 (Were) .. 2 4—Mr Christie's Speedometer, 6.9 (Andrews) 3 Also started: 3 Spectual 6.7. Spectual was first out, but gave way io Robert Bell, who won by over two lengths from Wishful, with Speedometer three length* away. Time, lmin 16 3-ssee. ALDERSYDE HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs Five furlongs. 6—Mr R C. Gillies's Mortliain, 7.13 (S. Walls) 1 2—Mr Ruthven's Helicon, 8.3 (Ruthven) 2 4—Mr Parson's Golden Prince, 8.12 (Trilford) 8 Also started: 1 Donnata 8.13, Bon d'Or 8.13, 8 Thestius 8.2,. 5 Bed River 7.5. Mortbam led Donnata and Thestius into the straight. In the run home Mortbam stalled off Helicon, and won by a neck, with Golden Prince a length away, and Bed • River and Donnata next. Time, lmin 3sc-c. • : - BELFIELD WELTER, Of 200sovs. One mile. I—Mr R. M'Rav's All Ready, 8.2 (Porter) 1 2—Mr Reid's Killard, 8.8 (O'Halloran) 24—Mr White's Placid, 7.7 (Slonnell) .. 8 Also started: 1' Euripos 9.6, 3 Hylans 8.1. Hylans was first out,' but Killard and Placid took charge and led a.close field round the far turn, where Killard was knocked -back last Placid led to the straight, but in the run home All Ready beat Killard by a length, with Placid & length away and Euripos next. Time,- lmin 45sco. Second Day—Wednesday, January 2. The North Otago Jockey Club's meeting was concluded in fine weather, and there was i good attendance. The going had *m.-r proved considerably, but a strong breeze sprang up, and made matters a trifle im.pleasant. A. M'Donald sustained _ a slight concussion when ho came off Triple Entente. During the day £l3 033 10s went through the totalisator, making £26,272 fo* the meeting, as against £19,737 registered last year. Results: PAPAKAIO HURDLES, Of 120sovs. One mile and a-half. 3—Mr T. A. Fahey's Prairie Fire, 9.0 (M. Mullins) 1 2—Mr Gillies's San Sebastian, 11.13 • (Kaan) 2 4—Mr George's Silver Shield, 10.1 ' (o''Ha.lloran) 8f Ako Btaited: 1 Cast Iron 10.9 (Redmond). Prairie Fire led until landing over the second last fence, when Cast Iron tooa - charge, and, going on, won by four lengths , from Ihe former, who beat San Sebastian! . by two lengths, with Silver Shield well back. Time, 2min 47 l-sscc. The stewaTdß disqualified Cast Iron and! E. Redmond for 12 months on the grounds; . of corrupt practice, Cast Iron net being run on bis merits on. the first day. It is understood that an appeal will be lodged against fclf disqualification being imposed. BURNSIDE HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. 3—Mr G. Henry's Kilbrogan, 9.9 (O'Halh-ran) X l_M<>ssrs Thwaites Bros.' Kimbolten, 8.13 (Bush) 2

4—Mr Gaffaney's Jack Symons, 8.1 (Walla) 3 Also elortccb: S Bolhock (car. 8.12), 5 Golden Prince 9.3, 2 Placid 8.6, 7 Slowburn 7.7. Kilbrogan was first out, and Placid was knocked back in the first furlong. JUI- - led Kimbolton to the distance, where Plaoid joined in. and Jack Symons moved up. A good race home saw Kilbrogan win by a head from Kimbolton, who beat Jack gymons by a length, with Placid close up. Time, lmin SOsec. BUCKLEY MEMORIAL, STAKES, Of 250sovs. One mile. J-Mt G. Fulton's Wini«r Cherry, fi—Mr J. B. Reid's Killard (car. JM) (Walls; 2 8 Mr N". Bci#s Robert Bell, 8.1 (A. MPor.-la) 8 Also started,: 5 Comely 9.3, 4 King Stair 7.13, 6 Benefit 7.10. Robert Bell got well away, and Winter Cherry and King Star were slow to move, facing past the six-fur long post r*ob~.rt Bell had drawn six lengths clf-ar of Benefit, who was three lengths- in front of the others. Winter Cherry and Comely moved up' aa they ran round the-fair turn. Robert Bell was still clear as they turned for home, but inside the distance Winter Cherry ran past and won by a length fu-m Killard, •who beat Robert Bell by three lengths, -with Comely next. Time, lmin 41 3-sseo. MAIDEN PLATE, . Of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. Weight 8.10. 6—Mr W. Gardiner's Barley Rigs (O'Halloran) 1 B—Mr Fulton's Love Token (Bush) .. 2 f-Mr Knight's Post Haste (F. Ellis) .. 3 Also started: 9 All Pink, 8 Zephland, 10 Aye Ready. 7 Porter, 4 Little Willie, 2 Kilmeedy, 1 Vice Regal. Porter played up, and delayed the start, in which Poste Haste was badly left with All Pink. -Barley Rigs led all the way, and, ■tailing off Love Token, won by a head, ■with Poste Haste half a length off, and Zephland next. Time, lmin 4 l-ssec. NURSERY HANDICAP, Of 120 sovs. . Four, furlongs. I—Mr J. B.'Reid's Punka, 8.11 (O'Halloran) 1 2—Mr Barrett's Bondage, 7.10 (Bush) .. 2 B—Mr Nicoll's Oanamana, 8.0 (Were) .. 3 Also started: 1 Irish Briar 8.0. Irish Briar and Punka were coupled. Punka led out, and after showing the vruy to Caaraaana to the distance, won by two lengths from Bondage, who beat ,CanaEiana by two lengths, with Irish Briar close up Time, 49 4-ssec. PARKSIDE WEiLTER, » Of llOsovs. Six furlongs. I—Mr G. Ruthvens Helicon (car. 8.8 ■ (A. Ruthven) 1 3-Mx Fulton's Hylaus, 8.5 (Bush) 2 4—Mr M'Kav's All Ready, 9.9 (Porter) 3 Also 'started: 6 King Star 9.13, 3 Benefit 9.3, 5 Triple Entente 8.1. ' 0 . Helicon led out, and Triple Entente unseated his rider after going a couple of furlongs. Helicon stalled off Hylaus, and ■won by a short length, with All Ready a tiepk away, and King Star next. Time, lmin 17 3-ssec. WINDSOR HANDICAP, .Of 120sovs. One mile and a-quarter. B—Mr H. A. Knight's Harlequin (can;. 7.6) (0. Walls) 1 6—Mr White's Whipcord, 7.5 (Stonhill) 2 - I—Mr Henry's . Kilbrogan, 9.13 (inc. slb penalty) (Porter) 3 Also started: 3 Leaping Burn 8.11, 4 [Warhawk 7.12. s • i Kilbrogan and W&rhawk showed the way to the straight, where the others closed up, # In a good race home Harlequin beat Whipcord by a short head, with Kilbrogan three lengths away, and Leaping Burn next. Time, 2min 11 l-ssec. WAITAKI HANDICAP, Of 150sovs. Five furlongs. 4—Mr E. Gates's Thestius (car. 6.12) (Tinker) 1 B—Mr Gilhes's Mortham,, 8.6 (Trilford) 2 6—Mr Parson's Golden Prince (car. 7.13) ~ (Walls) 3 Also started: 1 Dcnnata 8.3, 2 Speedometer 7.8, 7 Spoctual (car. 7.8), "6 Red River .9-7. Mortham took charge from Speedometer and Golden Prince .at the distance, but Thestius got up in time to win by a head, with Golden Prince close up, Speedometer next. Time, lmin 3 1-Ssec. „ SOUTHLAND RACES. First Day—Wednesday, January 2. The Southland Racing Club's summer meeting was opened s in unfavourable weather heavy showers falling throughout the day' The totahsator receipts were £17,475 (club record), a 3 compared with £16,857 last vear Results:— J NEW'YEAR HANDICAP. Six furlongs. '4--Marianne, 7.13 (R. C. Reed) .. 1 2—Rokelaine, 8.10 .... a B—Kokowai, 8.4 ... ~ ~ ~ .; " " 3 Also started: Marginal 8.13, 7 All Rain 9.2, 9 Moneymusk 8.1, 5 Golden Queen 713, 11 Swale 7.13. ' Won by a head, with the third horse six lengths away. Timo, l»:in 19 2-ssec. MAKAREWA TROT. One mile and a-half. 2—Jr.no Wilkes, scratch '.. ~ j B—Gladiola, 96yds behind .... . 2 11—Sv\y>at Child, 60yds behind .. .. .. § Alao siinrted: 8 Landmark sor, 1 Satin Boy ecr, 4 Brining Chkries 24vds behind, 7 Lady Wild 48yds behind, 3 Dragoon 60yds behind 9 Matty's Boy 30ycts behind, 8 Ftower of Tnri (toyds behind, 10 Bros 81yds behind. Won by four lengths, with the third horse 10 lengths away. Time, 3min 48**9. TNVERCARGILL. CUP. 0110 mile, and a-quarter. 6 —Ascaiaphua, 7.0 (E. C. Reed) 1 ■i—Subterfuge, 6.12 .) 2 B—Marc8 —Marc Antony, 8.5 3 Also started 1 7 Rorko's Drift 9.12, 15 Marsa 8.10, 3 Brambletye 8.9, 1 Kauwhero 8.7, 2 Thaddeus 7.7, 8 Spangle. The winner led all the way, and won easily '■ hy 10 lengths, with four lengths between eeoond and third. Timo, 2min 11 3-ssec. WAIKIWI HANDICAP. Seven, furlongs. I—Mohawk, 9.5 (A. M'Kay) 1 ft—Miss Finland, 5.7 ".. .. .. 2 S—Multoo, 8.8 3 Also started: 4 Roneign 8.7, 5 Wild Pilgrim 8.7, 7 St. Hilary 7.12, 2 Caniaieu 7.7. Won by a neck, with two lengths between Becond and third. Time, lmin Hosec. FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs. »—Belair, 7.13 fW. Robinson) 1 fi—Glensporjse, 8.10 2 I—The White King, 8.9 ~ .' ~ 3 Also started: 4 Sir Malt 8.2, 5-Cortes 6.7. Won easily by two lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imui ISsc-o.

ORBTI TROT. One mile and a-half. I—Anna,1 —Anna, scratch 1 7 —Legacy, 12yds behind 2 2 —Napoleon, 12yds behind 3 Alao started: 6 Kapuka Lass scr, 5 Royal Step scr, 8 Young Weary scr, 3 Ma/vell© 12yds behind, 10 Red Lyon 12yd3 behind, 0 Lady Wild 144yds behind, 4 Dilion Direct scr. Won by 30 yards, with the third horse half a length away. Time,-3min 56 1-oscc. AVENAL WELTER. Six furlongs. 6—Achilleus, 8.5 (N. Shore) 1 2—Aycliffe, 9.5 2 I—Kazan, 9.4 3 Also started: 7 Minesweeper 9.13, 5 Kilkee 10.5, 3 HeathcrbV.m 8.10, 4 Night Alarm 8.10, 8 Calma 8.0. Won by a head, with a nose between second and third. Time, lmin 21sec. WAIHOPAI HANDICAP. One mile. 3—Rodowa, 6.10 (H. Adams) 1 I—Hot Air, 6.10 2 4—-Awahou, 8.2 • • 3 Also started: 2 Jock 8.4, 5 Redshire 7.12, 6 Ogier 7.2. Won by five lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 48sec. Second Day—Thursday, January 3. The Southland meeting was concluded in favourable weather, and there was a large attendance. The totalisatox handled £18,629 10s, as compared with £14,054 10s last season, and the total for the meeting was £36,108 (a record for the province), as aga' 3t £31,210 10s last year. Results: SUMMER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. 3—EriQneous i/ 7.10 (R. M'Lellan) .. 1 9—Verdun, 7.7 .. .. % 7—Kokowai, 7.12 3 , Also started: 4 Aycliffe 9.2, 1 Kazan '9.1, 5 Achilleus 8.11, 6 Glenshine 8.10, 10 Fitz-oslx-rne 7.12, 8 Giralda 7.12, 2 Burrangongj 7.10. Won by five lengths, with the third hai-e half a length a-.-ay. Time, lmin 32 2-ssec. ROSLYN TROT. Two miles. 2—Red Empress, scr 1 6—Evening Chimes, scr 2 5 Sobriquet, 96ydis behind .. .. 3 Also started: 1 Edie Mao 30yds, behind, 4 Lady Wild 40yd3, 9 Special Ribbon 60yds, 11 Cross Battery 72yds, 7 Seaward Spot 81yds, 3 Gladiola 108yds, 10 Last Vue 180yds, Sir Gavin 180yds. Won-by five lengths, with the third horse eight lengths away. T!me, smin Bsec. SOUTHLAND HANDICAP. One mile and a distance. s—Marc Antony, 8.5 (F. Anderton) 1 1— 7.3 2 2 —Ascalaphus, 8.0 3 Also started: 3 Brambletye 8.7, 5 Kauwhero 8.5, 6 Awahou 7.10, 7 Redshire 7.0. Won by eight lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, 2rnin 0 2-jjsec. GLADSTONE HANDICAP. One mile. I—Hot Air, 8.12 (F. Anderton) .. 1 2—Redowa, 9.2 2 6—Achilleus, 8.6 3 Also startecl: 4 Kilkee 9.3, 7 Ogier 8.8, 3 Wild Pilgrim 8.5, 5 Hardshot 8.3. Won by six lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 45 2-ssec. SHORTS HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 2—Mohawk, 9.8 (A. M'Kay) .. ..1 5-Glensponse, 9.4 2 3—The White King, 9.0 .. .. .. 3 Also started: 1 Belair 9.2, 4 Miss Finland B.f, 6 Benzowen 7.7. . Three lengths separated the placed horses. Time, lmin 18 l-ssec. ELECTRIC TROT. One mile. 3 —Royal Step, sor. 1 12— Bill Brown, 120yds behind ... 2 10—Flower .of Turi, 84yds, behind .. 3 Also started: 8 Alexander scr., 6 Misprint scr., 7 Prince-.s Tugene scr., 4 Young Weary scr., 1 Satin Boy 25vds behind, 2 Napoleon 24yds, 5 Lucy Child 24yds, 11 Elgin 72yds, 9 Sweet Child 84yds. Won by 40 yards, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 32sec. ROSEDALE HANDICAP. Six furlongs. I—Michaela, 8.0 (A. M'Kay) .. 1 6—Marianne, 8.0 .. .' V 7—Camadie, "7.2 3 Also started: 2 Rokelaine 8.4, 9 Marginal 7.13, 8 Heatherbloom 7.10, 13 Red Badge 7.9, 5 Agreement 7.8, 3 Erroneous 7.3, 10 Moneymusk 7.2, 4 All Rain 7.2, 10 Glenoware 7.2, 11 'Swale 7.2. Won by six lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 17sec. FINAL HANDICAP, One mile. 2—Spangle, 7.3 (R. M'Lellan).. .. 1 I—Thaddeus, 7.9 2 4—Aycliffe. 6.7 8 Also started: 3 Owahou 7.10, 5 Redshire 7 3. Won by a head, with eight lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 45sec. - AUCKLAND RACES. Third Day--Tuesday, January 1. The Auckland Racing Club's summer meeting was concluded in dull and showery weather. There was a largo attendance, and the totalisator handled £76,945 as against £7:3.491 10s on the corresponding day last year. The total for the meeting was £227 924 as against £200,373 for three days last 'year. Results: FERGUSON HANDICAP, Of 2-oOsovs. Six furlongs. 3 Fabriquette, 9.9 (Gray) 1 6—Woody" Glen, 8.3 2 7--Garryowen, 7.8 ' 3 Also started: 13 Lady Paula 9.5, 1 Kereone 9 0S Mossman 9.0, 2 Bellacity 9.0, 5 All Talk S.l§, 14 Last Call 8.12, 4 Patetonga 8.12, 9 Malaya 8.6, 11 Empire 8.1, 10 Penniless 7.5, 12 Independence 7.5, 19 Lady Lyddite 7.5, 15 Kiriwinning 7.5, 18 Ritasea 6.12, 18 Poi 0.12, 17 Backfire 6.11. Lady Paula. Malaya., and Patetonga led to the straight entrance, whore Fabriquette, Woody Glen, and Gariyowcn challenged. Fabriquette easily held the opposition at bay, and won easily by two lengths, with Garryowen half a length away. Time, lmin ]5 3-sseo. NEW YEAR HURDLES, Of 350sovs. Two miles. 7—Glendalough, 9.10 (Preston) 1 o_Tenacious, 10.2, 2 s—Gluepofc, 11.9 3 Also startecl: 1 Sir Solo 11.9, 3 Marconi 10.13, 4 Grluotanus, 6 To Qnga' 11.2, 8, Crispeon- 9.5, 10 Plenipotent 9.0, 11 Doncastor 9.0, 9 Ulster 9.0. Plenipotent, Crispeen, Glendalough, and Gluepot led for the first round. Tenacious and Marconi moved up along the bade, and at the last hurdle Tenacious was slightly in front of Glendalough and Gluepot. In a good finish Glendalough won by two lengths, with Gluepot a length away third. Time,

3min 47 3-oseo. Plenipot.oni fell at fho last fence.

MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, Of 35050v8. Five furlongs. 3—Killowen, 7.9 (Kmerson) 1 I—Long Range, 8.13 2 S—Philomela, .7.0 3 Also started: 6 Shining Light 8.0, 5 Cherry Mart 7.13, 4 First Rain '7.9. 2 Tira.euy 7.9, 12 Egmont Park 7.9, 7 GVzonet 7.7,9 Miss Leand 7.0, 13 Aircraft 7.1, 11 War March 7.0, 10 Comedy Prince 6.12, 14 Mary Brace 6.10. Killowen, Philomela, and Canzonet were first away from a bad start. The order remained the same to the distance, where Long Ran'o challenged but was unable to reach Killowen, who " won comfortably by . twolengths, with Philomela half a length - away. Time, lruin .1 3-ssec. GREAT NORTHERN DERBY, ■ Of loOOsovs. One mile end a-half. I—Estkind (O'Shea) '•• •• 1 3 —Lord Kenilworth 2 2—Vagabond 3 Also started: 5 Gamecock, 6 Bingham, 4 Silver Tongue. From a good start/ Lord Kenilworth set out to make the pace, and passing the stand the order was Lord Kenilworth, Silver Tongue, Estland, Vagabond,' Bingham, and Gamecock. At the straight entrance-the field closed up, and Estland forged ahead, winning easily by 2£ lengths, with Vagabond two lengths away. Silver Tongue was fourth, and Bingham last. Time, 2min 38 3-ssec. NEWMARKET HANDICAP, Of oJOsovs. Six furlongs. 2—Hymestra, 9.6 (O'Shea) .. . .. .. 1 6—Wrestler, 7.7 2 s—Ayah,s—Ayah, 7.6 3 Also started: 1 King Lupin 9.12, and Mill o' Gowrie 8.4 (coupled), 4 Simonides 8.0, 7 Shiela 6.9. Hymestra, King Lupin, Gazique, Simonides, and Wrestler led to the turn, where Ayah joined in. A good race home resulted in favour of Hymestra by a head l , with Ayah half a length away. Time, Imin 13 4-ssec. RACING CLUB HANDICAP, Of lOOOsovs. One mile and a-half. 2—Multiply, 7.9 (Gray) 1 9—Cynic, 7.7 2 I—Desert Gold, 10.13 " 3 Also started: 2 Chortle 9.9 (coupled with Multiply), 3 Fiery Cross 9.8, 7 Menelaus 8.12 and Johnny Walker 7.9 (coupled), 5 Teka 8.7, 4 Adjutant 8.6, 6 Red Ribbon 7.12, 11 Rebel, 13 Sir Ralph 6.7. From a good start Desert Gold set out to make the running from Sir Ralph, Multiply, and Red Ribbon, with the rest of the field L.ixung out. Desert Gold was still a length in front at the straight entrance, with Cynic coming fast from a long way back. At the distance Multiply tackled the leader, and- in an interesting finish won by half a length from, Cynic, who beat Desert Gold by a neck, with Red Jlibbon close up fourth. Time, 2min 35sec. " MAIDEN HANDICAP, Of 250sovs. One mile. 4—British Arch, 9.9 (O'Shea) 1 9—Thrace, 7.11 .. .." 2 6—Lough Ennel, 8.11 3 Also started: 8 Stilts 8.13, 3 Pierrot 8.8, 2 Demotic 8.4, 10 Gl'ucian 7.11, 1 Multive 7.8, 11 Meltonio 7.7, 12 Step 7.2,5 Blue Cross 7.2, 16 White Sox 7.0, 14 Bowler 6.12, 16 Monatour 6.10, 7 Singular 6.10, 13 Macopper 6.10. Singular and Lough Ennel led into tha stranght, where British Arch and Thrace oame through, the former winning a good race by a neck, with Lough Ennel threequarters of a length gway. Time, lmin 41 45&ec. GLASGOW HANDICAP, Of SoOsovs. Seven furlongs. I—N«.nna, 8.0 (Emerson) i 2—Elocution, 7.8 .... ' 2 3—Hopfield, 7.8 .. .. .* \\ \ 3 Also started: 5 Colonel s'ouit 8.5* 8 Meltchikoff 7.11, 6 Lightning 7.10, 7 Tinopai 7.10, 4 Waiutu 7.7. 11 Te Papa.pa 7.4, 9 Fionuala 7.2, 11 Boyv.l Irish 7.1, 14 Jack Delaval 7.0, 10 Ca,rdirona 6.12, 13 Rathlin 6.8. Nairna led all the way and won very easily by 2h lengths from • Elocution, who was always handy. Hopfiold was «, length and a-half away. Time, 1 min 27 l-ssec. HAWKE'S BAY RACES. - ' Fibst Day—Tuesday, January 1. iiia races were held in fine weather, and there was a large attendance. The totaltsator handled £28,277, as against £19,361 last year. Results: MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs Six furlongs. I—Lady Kilworth, 8.4 (Hewitt) 1 2—Kohimahina, 8.6 (A. Morris) .. 2 3—Hookah, 8.4 (H. Watson) .. 3 Also btarted: 5 Malancourt 8.2, 6 Main Force 8.2, 7 St. Annes 8.4, 2 Sabine 8.2. From a good start Lady Kilworth jumped to the front, and was later on joined by Sabine. These two led into the straight, where the former assumed a commanding lead, and won easily, with two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 16sec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. I—Comment, 8.3 (D. Hewitt) 1 4—Carlatour, 7.2 (J. W. Dyer) .. 2 » 7—Tavistock, 8.3 (E. Manson) .. 3 Also started: 2 Carlysian 8.13, 5 Otara 7.13, 6 Ardent 7.0, 3 Colonnade 7.7, 8 Taleteller 7.0. Carlatour established a good lead from a splendid start, and maintained it to the entrance to the straight, where Hewitt moved up on Comment, and Tavistock also put in a strong challenge. Comment headed Carlatour, and won by a neck, with a length between second and third.' Time, lmin 15 2-sseo. WELTER HANDICAP, Of 12osovs. One mile and a-quarter. I—Altercation, 8.10 (W. Bell) .. 1 3—Dusky Eve, 8.10 (L. Goodwin) 2 4—Kahumangu, 8.13 (V. Brooker) 3 Also started: 2 Ohoreka 8.3, 9 Powder King 8.2, 11 Sir Muitifid 8.0, 10 Mania 8.0, 7 Sunbright 8.3, 5 Ore Ore 8.0, 6 Hylami 8.3, 12 Fornick 8.0, 8 Belgian Maid - 8.0. The field was sent away on even terms, Powder King assuming command, followed by Dusky Eve and Ore Ore. Along the back stretch Dusky Eve supplanted Powder King, and Kahumangu also moved up. Mr Campbell's gelding led into the straight, but was soon overhauled by Altercation, who came through fast, and won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min lOsec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, Of 20050v3. One mile and a-quarter. I—Trials, 8.5 (R. Thompson) .. 1 s—Maraetotara, 7.0 (Corlett) .. 2 2—Perfidy, 7.10 (H. Walsh) .. 3 Also started: 7 Mysterial 7.0, 6 Flash Lady 7.0, 3 Black All 7.0, 4 Chiwia 7.12. A splendid start saw Maraetotara in the lead, with Flash Lady eecond. The former maintained her position along the back, where Flash Lady and Perfidy collared her. Perfidy led into the straight, where Trials came with, a late run and snatched a victory by half a length, with Perfidy a length away. Time, 2min 8 l-ssec. JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half. s—Zeus, 9.12 (C. Braken) .. .. 1

3—Bon Revo, 10.13 (R. Thompson) 2 6—Tornoa, 9.0 (H. Lorrigan) .. 3 Also started: 4 Pursefiller 11.5, 7 Atuatoro 9.13, 8 Sensitive 9.0, 1 The Summit 10.4, 2 Con 9.10. Con and Zeus established a strong load from the jump off, but along the back stretch the others closed up. In the straight Bon Revs put in a strong challenge, but could not reach Zeus, who won by a length, with Tornea six lengths away. Time, 2mm 39sec. TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Four furlongs. 3—Palm Oil, 7.5 (H. AVatson)' .. 1 2—Waiwata, 8.0 (L. Hewitt) .. 2 7—Maioha, 7.8 (W. Wilson) ..3 Also started: 3 Brown Aster 7.5, 6 The Pagan 7.5, 5 Asterial 7.5, 1 Persic 7.11, 4 Thebes 7.5. Waiwata led into the straight, but Palm Oil came with a well-sustained run, winning by a head, with the third horse a neck away. Time, 49 l-ssec. FLYING HACK HANDICAP Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. I—Astrophei; 8.11 (W. Bell) .. 1 6—Perrier, 7.5 (C. Stratton) .. 2 3—Vermillion, 8.5 (W. M'Kay) .. 3 Also started: 7 Master Timi 7.11, 10 Maorilander 7.0, 5 Gold Shot 8.3, 2 Black Lace 7.10 9 Metallum 7.0, 8 Queen Lizzie 7.0, 4 Retard 7.8. Astrophei, who was a hot favourite, overhauled Gold Shot before the straight was reached, and, although challenged by Perrier and Vermillion, won easily by two lengths, with a similar distance between second and third. Time, lmin 15sec. NEW YEAR HANDICAP, Of 125sovs. Six furlongs. 3 —Potentialitv, 8.7 (B. Manson) .. 1 4—Bagdad, 7.3 (L. Berry) .. .. 2 I—-Dribble, 8.7 (L. Hewitt) .. 3 Also started: 2 Crowhurst 8.10, 6 Carlysian 8.9, 7 Castalia 7.10, 5 Raumanuwhiri 8.4. -"■ The placed horses finished almost abreast. At the start Crowhurst took up the running, but at the bend Dribble, Potentiality, and Badgad passed him) and the whole four raced up the straight almost in line. Before the post was reached Potentiality forged slightly ahead, winning by a head, with Dribble a neck behind Bagdad. Time, lmin 20sec. Second Day—Wednesday, January 2. The Hawke's Bay races were continued in glorious weather, and there was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £25,937, as against £16,736 last year, and the total for the meeting (a record for the club) was £52,214, as against £36,097 last year. Results' : AOTEA JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter. 6—Nicomar, 9.7 (R, Manson) .. 1 4—Pursefiller, 11.3 (M'Kinnon) .. 2 B—Sensitive, 9.0 (B. Brooker) .. 3 Also started 3 Con 9.10, 5 Turnea 9.0, 1 Bon Reve 11.3, 7 Atuatoro 9.7, 2 Zeus 10.10. Atuatoro led the field to the back, where Con took command, with Nicomar next. In the straight Nicomar took charge, and Pursefiller and Sensitive also moved up, but they could not reach Nicomar, who won by half a length, with a length between second andi third. Time, 2min 10 l-ssec. GRAND STAND HANDICAP. Six furlongs. I—Astrophei, 8.13 (W. Bell) .. 1 4—Carlatour, 7.8 (J. W. Dyer) .. 2 3—Comment, 9.2 (L. Hewitt) .. 3 Also started: 2 Tavistock 8.5, 7 Ardent 7.0, 8 Queen Lizzie 7.0, 6 Carlysian 8.7, 5 Colonnade 7.4. Carlatour .was in the lead well into the straight, but was passed by Astrophei, who won easily by two lengths and a-half, with Comment three lengths behind. Time, lmin 14sec. SCURRY HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs. 4—Pao, 7.0 (L. Berry) *.. .. .. 1 2—Vermilion, 8.8 (W. M'Kay) .. 2 3—Lady Kilworth, 8.2 (L. Hewitt) 3 Also started: 6 Shaki 8.2, 7 Multiline 7.0, 1 Humorist 9.10, 5 Metallum 7.0, 8 Antler 7.0. A- straggling start saw Pao rush to the front, followed by Lady Kilworth and Humorist. At the turn into the straight Vermilion passed the two latter, but Pao maintained the advantage to the finish, winning easily by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 1 3~oscc SUMMER, HANDICAP. One mile. 2—Ladoguer, 9.2 (R. Hatch) .. 1 I—Dribble, 8.0 (L. Hewitt) .. ..2 s—Potentiality, 8.8 (E. Manson).. 3 Also started: 4 Ohiwia 8.0, 3 Maraetotara 7.5, 9 Taleteller 7.0, 7 Dusky Eve 7.0, 6 CleU 8.5, 8 Castalia 7.3. The field was sent away on even terms, Castalia taking up the running to the bend, where the others closed up, Taleteller being most piominent till the straight was reached, where Potentiality and Dribble put in their claims. A splendid race ensued, the topweight snatching a- victory by a neck from Dribble, who beat Potentiality by three parts of a length. Time, lmin 40sec. NURSERY HANDICAP. Five furlongs. I—Palm Oil, 8.3 (H. Watson) ~ 1 4—Taumanaha, 7.7 (J. E. Wilson) 2 3—The Pegan, 7.4 (L. Berry) •.. 8 Also started: 2 Waiwata 8.6, 8 Brown Aster 7.2, 6 Asterial 7.2, 3 Persio 7.10; 8 Thebes 7.2. . The winner led from start to finish, winning with a bit in hand. The third horse was three-quarters of a .length away. Time, lmin 3sec. EPSOM HANDICAP. Once round. 2 —Haumakaka, 11.7 (Mr H. Desmott) 1 I—Belgian Maid, 10.7 (Mr T. Mackmiss) 2 3—Mania, 10.0 (Mr Wr Wood) ..8 Also started: 1 The Summit 11.11, 5 Merry Guest 10.7, 4 Main Force 10.7. From a good start Mania assumed the lead, but was soon displaced by Haumakaka, who led the field-at a merry pace till the straight wss reached. Belgian Maid and Mama then closed in on the leader, who squeezed horn* by a head, with the third horse three or four lengths away. Time, lmin 51seo. MATAPIRO HACK HANDICAP. Once round. I—Altercation, 8.13 (W. Bell) .. 1 4—Oreore, 7.0 (L. Goodwin) .. 2 3—Blackall, 9.4 (R. Hatch) .. 3 Also started: 2 Kahumangu 8.2, 7 Sunbright 73, 8 Ohoreka 7.0, 11 Sabine 7.0, 10 Master Tim 7.13, 13 Powder King 7.0 14 Sir Muitifid 7.0, 0 Ihipia 7.0, 9 Whakahoki 88, 6 Black Lace 7.10, 12 Hylami 7.0. From a splendid start Altercation took the lead, but he was soon headed by Hylami, who' made the running to the bend, where \ltercation came through fast, and led into the straight, with Oreore and Blackall as his nearest attendants. Altercation lasted long enough to win by three-quarters of a length, with the third horse close up. Time, lrnin SOseo. JANUARY HANDICAP. Six furlongs and a-half. I—Crowhurst, 8.10 (W. Bell) .. 1

3—Gtara, 7.9 (B. Morris) ..' .. 2 2—Bagdad, 7.8 (L. Berry) .. .. 3 Also started: 5 Queen Lizzie 7.0, 7 Ramanmvliiri 8.2, 6 Mysterial 7.0. Otara, Ramanuwhiri, and Bagdad made tho running tiil the etraight was reached, when Crowhurst, who was a hot favourite, came through fast, and won by a length, with tho third horse close up. Time, lmin 21sec. WYNDHAM RACES. The Wyndhain races were held on New. Year's Day in showery weather, but, the track was in good order.' Tho attendance was fair, and the totalisaotr handled £'10,196 10s for the seven races, as compared with .£11,258 10s for the eight events last year. Results: TRIAL PLATE.—I Rokelaine, 8.9, 1; 2 Verdun, 8.12, 2; 3 Golden Queen, 8.7, 3. Also started: 6 Country Queen 8.13, 4 Money,mu*k 8.10, 9 Swale 8.7, 7 Calma 8.5, 8 Glenmore 8.5, 5 Clotilda 8.5. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 3 4-ssec. TROT. Two miles.—2 Jolly Major, scr, 1; 3 Sobriquet, 72yds behind, 2; 7 Seaward Spot, 60yds, 3. Also started: 5 Sweet Chimes 36yds behind, 4 King Chimes 48yds and Inwood 96yds (coupled), 1 Odd Socks 72yds, 6 Barooga 72yds. Won by four lengths. Time, smin ssec. WYNDHAM CUP. One mile and a-quarter. 4—Spangle, 6.9 1 I—Jock, 8.0 2 6—Redowa, 6.7 3 Also started: 5 Maro Antony 8.5, 2 Awahou 7.10, 3 Redshire 7.5, 7 Ogier 6.12. Won by a length,- with the third horse three lengths away. Time, 2min 12 l-sseo. MIMIHAU HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— 1 Belair, 8.12, 1; 9 Heatherbloom, 7.13, 2; 7 Camaieu, 7.5, 3. Also started: 6 Mine 7 sweeper 9.2, 2 Aycliffe 8.9, 3 Night Ahum 7.13, 5 Kokowai 7.9, 4 Achilkus 7.7, 8 Verdun-7.7. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 15sec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—l Bon, 8.5, 1; 2 Sir Malt, 8.2, 2; 4 Miss Finland, 8.4, 3. Also started: 3 Agreement 7.2, 5 Cortes 6.7. Time, lmin 15sec. NEW YEAR HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—4 Multoe, 7.10, l;-2 Aycliffe, 8.7, 2; 1 Special Order,. 8.8, 3. Also started: 3 Bonsign 8.7, 5 Wild) Pilgrim 8.7, 6 St. Hilary 7.13. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 212-ssec. TROT. One mile and a-quarter.—l Evening Chimes, 12yds behind, 1; 3 First Chime, 60yds, 2; 4 Gladfield, scr, 3. Also started: 7 Green Stripe scr, 8 Oystershell 36yds behind, 2 Landmark 12yds, 7 Seaward Spot 60yds, 9 Nore 120yds, 6 Hectaroo 120yds, 10 Dandiy Chimes 120yds. Won by a 'head. Time, 3min 13sec. VINCENT RACES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Club was held at Matakanui on New Year's Day. The weather was fine, and there was a good attendance. The races were very interesting, and speculation was brisk, the sum of £3340 being put through the totalisator. Results: COUNTY STAKES. Five furlongs.— Grafton Tot, 8.10, 1; Quickset, 9.5, 2; Benedict, 8.9, 3. Also started: Redalie 8.0, Ell Sorrella 8.0, Lucy 8.0, Once More 8.0, Calabria 8.0. Won by a length. Time, lmin 5 2-ssec. VINCENT JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter. —Micky Free, 8„.7, 1; Lochella, 8.0, 2; United Service, 10.3, 3. Also started: Wingform 8.7. Won easily. Time, 2min 13sec. NEW YEAR TROT. Two miles.—Darkest, 20sec, 1; Master Robbing, 18sec, 2; Almeda, 9sec, 3. Also started. Onawa scratch, Waihemo 2 seconds, Golden Age 4, Dynamo 5, General Mite 15, Lady Surprise 17, Joe L. 18, Van Bell 20, Linda Lou 20,. Delldoone 20. Won by six lengths. Time, smin lOsec. OPHIR HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— Revolution, 9.0, 1; Lady Rupee, 8.9, 2; Polonious, 9.5, 3. Also started): Graftella 8.10, Grafton Tot &0, Lucy 7.12, Grand Total 7.12, Marwick Head 7.12. Won by a length. Time, lmin ssec. MATAKANUI HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Borodino, 9.12, 1; Hornbeam, 10.2, 2; Micky Free, 8.3, 3. Also started: Wingform 8.7, Quickset 8.0. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 16 4-ssec. OMAKAU TROT. One mile and a-quarter. Belldale, ssec, 1; Onawa, scr., 2; Radiant Morn, scr.,. 3. Also started: Golden Age 6 seconds, Almeda 8, General Mite 12,. Lady Surprise 12, Joe L. 12, Harvest Home 13, Deldoone 13, Lady Thorn 13, Fossicker 13. A good race. Won by three lengths. Time, 3min 6sec. _ „. VALLEY HACK HANDICAP. Six furlon o-s._Polonkms, 9.5, 1; Lady Rupee, 8.8, 2- Lochella, 9.4. 3. Also started: Grafton Tot 8.3, Calabria 8.0, Grand Total 8.0. Won bv two lengths. Time, Imm 17 4-ssec. LAUDER HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— Hornbeam, 10.5, 1; Revolution, 8.4, 2; Ariel 11.11, 3. Also started: 2 Wingform 8.7, Red Tape 7.5. Won by half a length. Time, lmdn 4sec. GREYMOUTH RACES. First Day—Thursday, January 3. The Greymouth races were held to-day in perfect weather, but the track was very holding. The iotalisator handled £8724 10s for seven races, as against £9698 for eight races last year. Results : TRIAL PLATE. Five furlongs.—3 Trentham Rose, 8.6, 1; 1 Tyson, 9.0, 2; 6 Te Anau 7.0, 3. Also started: 4 Epworth 8.6, 5 Kickapoo 7.13, 2 Claverhouse 7.10. Won bv a nose. Time, lmin ssec. PAW A HANDICAP—3 Xanthos, 7.9, 1; 1 AchilJedes, 8.6, 2; 7 Royal Dragoon, 7.7, 3. Also started: 2 Kilrush 8.9, 4 Amity 8.4, 5 Winning Number 7.7, 6 Arihia 7.7. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 25 3-5 GREYMOUTH CUP. One mile and aquarter.—Jeannot, 7.9, 1; 5 Lady Middleton, 7 10, 2; 6 Rose Pink, 8.10, 3. Also started:. 2 Red Book 8.12, 4 Bradarnante 7.13, 1 Partisan 7.11, 7 Henriette 7.3. • Partisan fell. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 2rnin 14 3-sseo. . „. , ' ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Five furlong 3. —1 Merton, 8.13, 1; 4 Trentham Rose, 8.4 (inc. penalty and apprentice's allowance), 2; 3 Chudic, 9.4. Also started: 6 Irish Gift 7.12, 2 Skedaddle 7.9, 5 Hymettius 7.2. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin 5 4-sseo. BRUNNER HANDICAP. Srx furlongs 3 Rosevear, 8.11, 1; 4 War Tax, 7.11, 2; 6 Gallupin, 10.1, 3. Also started: 2 Sami=en 9 13, 10 Pall Mall 7.10, 5 Sisyphus 7.10, Jr Lady Phyllis 7.7, 8 Winning Number 7.7, 7 Royal Dragoon 7.7, 9 Miraculous 7.0. Won by a length. Time, lmin 18sec. - WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.— 1 Amity, 9.1, 1; 2 Caraid Dileas, 8.4, 2; 4 Glenowl, 8.7, S. AI3O started: 3 Divorce 8.9, 5 Royal Jack 8.0. Won by a length. Time, lmin 33 l-ssec. PETRIE HANDICAP. Six furlongs and a-half.—l Kiljoy, 9.7, 1; .2 Kiltess, 10.0, 2; 5 Claverhouse, 7.3, 3. Also started: 4 Kilrush 8.2, 3 Tyne 7.0. Won easily by a length. Time, lmin 25seo. Second Day—Saturday, January 5. The Becond day of the Greymouth Jockey Club's meeting was held to-day in glorious weather, before a large attendance. The

totalisator handled £8137, aa against £7590 for tho corrpesonding day laat year. Results:

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —5 Claverhouse, 7.9, 1; 3 War Tix, 8.2, 2; 4 Lady Phylis, 7.7, 3. Also started: 2 Gallupin 9.13, 1 Bradamante 9.«, 6 Royal Jack 7.7. Won by half-a-length. Time, lmin 6Jsoc. PLYING HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— 2 Trentham Rose, 8.13, 1; 5 Hymettius, 7.0, 2: 6 Skedadle, 7.6, 3. Also staged: S Chudio 9.1, 1 Tyson 9.0, 4 Epworth 8.1, 7 Tokorahi 7.0. Won easily. Time, lmin SJseo. N GREY VALLEY HANDICAP. Nine furlongs.—6 Red Book, 8.8, 1; 1 Daytime, 9.3, 2; 4 Jeannot, 8.3, 8. Also started: 3 Lady Middleton 8.10, 2 Rose Pink 8.8, 5 Bradamante 7.6. Won by half-a-length. Tune, lmin 57 l-ssec.

BLACKBALL HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a-half.—l Merton 9.8, 1; S Jingo, 7.0, 2; 6 To Anau, 7.0, 8. Also started: 2 Kiltess 10.7, 4 Royal Dragon 7.10, 6 Hymettius 7.0, Won bv a head. Time, lmin 9 2-sseo. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—s Divorce, 8.6, 1; 3 Tyno, 8.0, 2; 1 Achilledes, 9.2, 3. Also started: 7 Amity 9.10, 4 Henriette 8.9, 8 Glenowl 8.8, 2 Caraid Dileas 8.7, 6 Arihia 8.0, 9 Winning Number 8.0, 10 Royal Jack 8.0. Won easily. Time, lmin 30 2-ssec. COUNTY HANDICAP.—I Samisen 9.12, 1; 2 Epworth, 8.12, 2; 2 Trentham Rose, 9.6, 3. Also started: 4 Tyson 9.0, 6 Skodadlo 7.6. Won by a, length and a-half. Time, lmin 3 2-ssec. GIESEKING HANDICAP.—3 Rosevear, 9.1, 1; 5 Divorce, 8.4, 2; 4 Kilrush, 7.12, 3. Also started: 1 Kiltess 10.3, 2 Lady Middleton 9.7, 6 Pall Mall 7.0. Time, lmin 22 4-sseo. Third Day—Monday, January 7. The third day of the Greymouth Jockey Club's meeting was concluded to-day in glorious -weather and before a large attendance. The totalisator handled £6957, making a total for the three days of £23,818 10s. Results : RUNANGA HANDICAP. Five furlongs. —1 Trentham Rose, 9.7, 1; 6 Chudic, 8.9, 2; 5 Claverhouse, 8.2, 3. Also started 3 Tyson 8.9, 4 Epworth 7.10, Jingo 7.8, 7 Kickapco 7.2, Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 2 4-ssec. BOROUGH HANDICAP. Six furlongs IRosevear, 9.11, 1; 2 Xanthos, 8,5, 2; 3 Amity, 8.7, 3. Also started: 4 Glenowl 7.5, 5 Pall Mall 7.0, 6 Royal Jack 7.0. Won by one and a-half lengths. Time, Imm 16 4-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. One mile.— 2 Jeannot, 8.5, 1; 4 Rose Pink, 8.5, 2; 3 Kiltess, 8.12, 3. Also started: 1 Daytime 9.5, 5 Red 800k\9.4, ..6 Craverhouse 7.8. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 42 l-ssec. OMOTO HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— 3 Tyson, 8.9, 1; 6 Tokorahi, 6.7, 2; 1 Samisen 10 6, 3. Also started: 2 Trentham Rose 9.7, 4 Chudic 8.9, 5 Skeddadle 7.2. Won easily by a length. Time, lmin 3 l-ssec. AHAURA WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs—l Lady Middleton, 9.11, 1; 4 Lady Phyllis 77, 2; 2 Achilledes, 8.12, 3. Also started' 5 Amity 8.13. 6 Glenowl 7.12 3 Caraid Dileas 7.12, 7 Royal Jack 7.7. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 30 l-ssec CLAUGHESEY HANDICAP. Six furlongs and ,a-half.-2 Divorce, 8.0, 1; 3 Tyne 610, 2-- 1 Marton, 9.6, 3. Also started: 3 Bradamante 8.3. Won by three-quarters oif a length. Time, lmin 22 3-ssec FAREWELL HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a-half.-1 Kilrush, 7.8, 1:2 Gallupm, 9 22; 3 War Tax, 7.1. 3. Also started. 4' Te Anau 6.7 and Tokarahi 6.7 (coupled). Won easily. Time, Imm 9 4-osec. STRATFORD RACES. The S+rntford Racing Club's meeting was held in beautiful weather, and there was a large attendance. Tho sum of £29,511 was put through the machine for the day, ae against £43,328 for two days last year. Results : —. BOROUGH STAKES—3 Beaufort 1, Nenialine 2, 1 Piavo 3. Also started: Awanua, 5 Kamanawanui, 8 Hush! ad, 13 Key, 14 Royal Divorce, 10 Rifle Fire, 16 Renounce, 11 Caronita, 12 Otanga, 6 Golden Nugget, 16 Cymro, 7 Answerin, 9 Oika, 15 Clom, 17 Guianforui. A neck-aid-neck finish. Time, lmin 3 2-ssec. TARIKI WELTER.—I Vole, 9.12 r 1; 7, Royal Park, 8.9, 2; 10 Winning Shot, 8.9, 3. Also started: 8 Deeside 9.13, 3 The White Ranger 9.3, 4 Compel 9.1, Melita 8.7, 5 Gipsy Gem 8.12, 11 Ju Jitsu 8.7, 6 Trench Wheel 8.7, 9 Lake Eel 8.7. 'Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 29 -4-ssec. • STRATHMORE HACK HANDICAP—I Royal Chief, 8.13, 1; 3 Pergola, 8.9, 2; 4 Munition, 8.11, 3. Also started: 2 Pink Tie 8.7, 7 Silver Web 8.2, 9 Jane Douglas 7.7, 8 Miss Ora, 7.7, 6 Red Line 7.7, 5 Huzza 7.7. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 3sec. STRATFORD CUP.—I Dingle, 7.5, 1; 4 Ptaraoa, 8.6, 2; 5 Minister, 7.5, 3. Also started: 9 Orleans 8.2, 11 Mamiaroa 8.0, 6 White BLaze 7.11, 4 Iceberg 7.11, 3 Alteration 6.12, 8 Golden Grafton 7.6, 10 Zates 7.2, 10 Hushabye 6.7, 7 Lady Beaufort 6.11. Won by half a length. Time, 2min ljsec. OHURA HAOK HURDLES.—7 Speedwell Mac, 9.0, 1; 6 Polthogue, 9.0, 2; 4 Otter, 10.6, 3. Also started: 1 Collector 10.7, 2 Veto 10.0, 5 Waioture 9.5, 3 Dasher Boy 9.3, 8 Canada 9.0. Won easily by six lengths. Time, 2min Slsec. DOUGLAS HANDICAP.—3 Inah, 7.12, 1; 5 Jean Lafldo, 7.1, 2; 2 Tre*> Lucerne, 8.5, 3. Also started: 6 Glenroy 8.11, 8 Hushman 8.6, 7 Revocation 7.9, 4 Starengo, 11 Astor 7.5, 9 Cora Ora 7.5, 1 Movement 6.12, 10 Royal Chef 6.9. Won easily. Time, lmin 14 8-sseo. MIiyriURST HACK HANDICAP. 5 Lady Mylchrest, 7.1, 1; 4 Trombone, 7.0, 2; 6 Compel, 7.6, 3. Also started: 1 ton Groen 9.5, 3 Henry Clay 8.2, 2 Clavis 7.6, 8 Poka 6.12, 9 Shandon Bella 6.12. Won by half a head. Time, lmin 51 l-ssec RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP.—I Yolo, 1; 4 Royal Park, 7.4. 2; 2 Movement, 8.8, 3'. Also started: 5" Marqiietcur 8.7, 6 Munition 8.6, 3 Pink Tie 8.1, 7 Gipsy Gem 7.7, 8 Perfect Day 7.1, 9 Self Alliance 6.13, 10 Warmth 6.12. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 15sec. MARTON RAOES. The Marton summer meeting wag held on New Year's Day. There was a large attendance. Rain fell till the second race, and' then cleared. Tho sum of £33,394 was put through the machine, as againS", £23,322 on the first day last year. Results: HURDLES. One mile and a-haJf.—4 Portland Lady, 71.9, 1; 3 Calais, 10.1, 2; 7 Miss Sation, 11.0, 3. Also started: 1 Mattock 10.10 5 Mahzoltov 10.8, 2 Want 10.4, 6 Combustion 9.12, 9 Lady Amai 9.6, 8 Pawerewere 9.0. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 45 4-ssec. DASH HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —4 Cello, 7.11, 1; 3 Vladian, 7.7, 2; 1 Hupana, 8.12, 3. Also started: 2 Warmaid 7.8, 5 Zela 7.0, 7 Jean Delaval 6.12, 8 Little Ann 6.10, 9 Mack 6.10, 6 Gold Problem 6.10. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin 16sec. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— 5 Demos. 6.13, 1; 2 Coolpan, 8.5, 2; 1 Torfreda, 7.11, 3. Also started: 7 Maiahera 7.2, 8 Staccato 7.0, 4 Tit Willow 6.10, 8 Sylla,

6.10, 6 Oratress 6.10. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 2sec. MARTON CUP. One mile and a-quarter. —-1 Municipal, 7.3, 1: 2 Rude, 6.7, 2; 5 Gold Soult, 7.8, 3. Also started: 4 Square Deal 9.0, 3 Sleight of Hand 8.5, 6 Namur 6.7. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 8 l-ssec LADIES' BRACELET. Eight furlongs and a-half.—3 Sir Fisher, 12.0, 1; 1 Colorado, 1212 2; 4 Engari, 10.11, 3. Also started: 2 Blue Thread 12.12, 9 Briton 10.11, 8 Jackal 1011, 10 Seaweed 10.7, 5 General Madero 10.7, 6 Gaekwar 10.7, 7 Lupinite 10.7. Won easily. Time, lmin 56seo. 1 RAILWAY HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—2 Waimato 7.9, 1; 1 Moutoa Queen, 8.9, 2; 8 Glorify, 7.2, 8. Also started: 3 Sweet Tipperary '8.5, 6 Hyginas 7.10, 4 Interlude 6.2. Won easily. Time, lmin 5 l-ssec. NEW YEAR HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—2 Signorella, 8.3, 1; 4 Qumn's Post, 9.13, 2; 1 Hastie, 9.4, 3. Also started: 3 Bay Berry 8.4, 5 Vacuum 8.0, 6 Gold Problem 8.0. Won easily. Time, lmin 31sec. STEWARDS' WELTER. Eight furlongs and a-half.—l Black Ada, 8.11, 1: 5 Colorado, 8 0 2-3 Arrowfield, 8.0, 3. Also started: 2' Zola 8.5, 4 Mystified 8.0, 7 Combustion 8.0, 6 Fore 8.2. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 52 2-ssec. CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING MEETING. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club's summer meeting was held on New Years Day. Tho weather was unpromising at the commencement, but was ideal later on.. There was a large attendance, and the totalisacoT handled £32,000, as against £26,520 10s last year. Results: _. _ _ FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP. One mile and a-half—B Precision, 2sec, 1:2 Sherry, 3sec, 2; 5 Gunpowder, 2sec, 3. Also started: 1 Panama lsec and Honest Injm 2sec (coupled), 13 Sally Dillon 2sec, 15 Franzie Bell 2sec, 10 Captain Rothschild 2sec, Wild Wight 2sec, 15 Overrate 2sec, 16 General Victor Ssec, 19 Valuation 3sec, 18 Real Mackay Ssec, 22 Elsie Irving-ton 3sec, 4 .Belgian Lad 3sec, 14 Ben Bolt 3sec, 21 Manila 4se', 20 Huon Child 4sec, 12 Lone 4sec, 11 Ravensworth 4sec, 3 'Lady Baggs 4sec 17 My Boy 4ec, 16 Culverden 4sec, 7 Peter Bell 4sec and Wild Sun 4sec (coupled). Won by 50 yards. Time, 3min 49sec. TEMPLETON HANDICAP. Two miles. —7 Rorke's Drift, 2sec, 1; 6 Will o the Wisp, Bsec, 2; 2 Nora Crena, 7sec, 3. Also started 8 Bridgewood lsec, 11 Calton ssec, 4 Erin's Queen 6sec, 1 Chaos 6sec, 9 Harold D 7sec, 10 Wooddrlft Bsec, 12 King Karri Bsec, 3 Lady Moih Bsec, 5 Silver Quick Bsec. Won by half a length. Time, 4mm 46sec. 1 CHAMPION HANDICAP. Two miles. 4—Cathedral Chimes, scr 1 4—Mintson, 9sec 2 11 —Frandocia, Ssec .. 3 Also started: 6 Author Dillon scr and John Ddlon 3sec (coupled), 4 Soda 6sec, Sherwood Ssec (coupled with the first horse), 5 Oinako 4sec, 2 Agathos 4sec, 9 Sungod ssec, 1 Evelyn 6sec, 7 Reggie Huon 9sec, 8 Succeed 9sec, 10 Brown Bell 9sec. Won by a head. Time, 4min 25sec—a race record. _ _ LYTTELTON HANDICAP. Two miles. —7 Blackford, Usee, 1; 3 St. Ursula, scr,,2; 2 Bridgewood, ssec, 3. Also started: 1 Dillon Eddy 4ssc, 4 Goldstream lOsec, 6 Harold D. Usee, 3 Branston Usee. Won by three lengths Time, 4min 37 3-ssec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP. Two 4 Lord Roanchild, 2sec, 1; 6 Truganmi, 7sec 2, 1 Imperial Crown, Bsec, 3. Also started- 7 Olive L. scr, 8 Rummy 7sec, 2 Eruption Bsec, 5 Treasure Seeker Bsec, r 9 Louie Drift 9sec, Patricia 9sec. Won by five lengths. Time, 4mm 45sec. ISLINGTON HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter.—l Moneymaker, 4sec, 1; 8 Agathos, 3sec, 2; 9 Brown Bell, 6s.ee, 3 Also started: 8 Adelaide Direct lsec, 10 Omako 4sec 6 Cora Dillon 4sec, 5 Matchlight 4sec and'Ben Dillon ssec (coupled), 7 Evelyn 4sec, 13 Ariadne 4sec, 11 Eccentric ssec, 12 Succeed ssec, 2 Willie Lincoln ssec and Jewel Chimes ssec (coupled), 4 Tamarisk sscc. Yvon by three lengths. Time, 2mrn 49sec. RAILWAY HANDICAP. One mile—7 Lord Dillon, 7sec, 1; 9 St. Michael, 7sec, 2; 4 St Ursula, 3sec, 3. Also started: 6 Soda 2sec and General Wilkes 2sec (coupled), 16 Mas'er Park 3sec, 13 Ariadne 3sec, 1 Hucn Patch ssec and Birdwood Ssec (coupled), 12 Millie C. 6 sec, 14 Mountain Rose 6sec, 4 Winston M. 7sec (coupled with St. Ursula), 15 Ottawa Bsec, 2 Elvino Bsec, 11 Miss Audrey Ssec, 5 Hedvic Ssec, 18 Aberfeldy Bseo, 17 Queen Tracey 9sec, 8 Lindetta 9sec, 3 >\<raiora 9sec, 10 Young Tohu 9sec. Won bv ei"ht lengths. Time, 2mm 18 l-ssec. HANDICAP. One mile.— 1 Trix Pointer, Ssec, 1; 3 Will o' the Wisp, 7=ec 2- 7 Vice Admiral, ssec, 3. Also started-' 12 Lady Teddington 4sec, 11 Dillon Eddv 4sec, 8 Sir Elmo Ssec, 10 Seychelles ssec 5 Annie Dillon Ssec, 6 Woodvere 6sec, 9 Agnes Chief Gsec, 4 Tiranna 7sec, 2 Nancy Stair 7sec. Won by five lengths. lime, 2min 17sec.

GREYMOUTH TROTTING MEETING. First Day—-Wednesday, January 2. Tho Grey trotting races were held to-day in fine weather, and there was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £9161 10a, as against £7442 last year. Results:

GUINNESS MEMORIAL (Harness). One mile and a-half. 1 Pegasus, 1; 5 Sweet Cole, 2; 2 Woodland Rose, 3. Also started: 4 Bessie Wood, 11 Invictus, 13 Trogan, 10 Topsy Wallace, 7 Lady Bombay, 8 Mozart, 9 Jennie Wood, 3 Rewanui, 8 Waiwora, 6 Paddy Moore. Time, 3min 44 2-ssec. SUMMER HANDICAP (Saddle). Two miles.—3 Adroth, 1; 2 Here-po, 2; 5 Telltale, 3. Also started: Mauressa (coupled with Inquisitive), 4 Thora, 6 Caperell. Time, smin 16 2-ssec.

DOMINION HANDICAP (Harness). One mile and a-half. —2 Lucky Wallace, 1; 6 Miss Havoc, 2; 9 Bundong, 3. Also started: 10 Albert Wallace, 11 Tassy M., 13 Lluvia Doro, 1 Sympathy, 3 Dimness, 4 Hoprano, 12 Miss Wallace, 7 Jack Arrali, 5 Erleen, 14 Miss Marion, 8 Admiral Dewey, AMATEUR HANDICAP (Saddle). One mile and a-half.—4 Telltale, 1; 1 Rose Tracey, 2; 1 Westland Lass, 3. Also started: 5 Garrett, 6 The Searcher, 3 Adroth, 7 Liberator, 9 Fair Molly, 7 Bookstall, 2 Haupiri. Time, 3min 50 4-ssec.

GREY VALLEY HANDICAP. One mil© and a-half.—-5 Ringleader, 1: .11 Dick 8., 2; 2 Belgian, 3. Also started: 7 Beach Boy (coupled with Miss Marion), 10 Energy, 9 Ned Corbett, 1 Dimness, 5 Flossie Dillon, 4 _ Neigh, 8 Fairy Whispers, 8 Auferious. Time, Smin 43 l-ssco.

EXPRESS HANDICAP (Harness). On© mile.—l Do Why, 1; 2 Love- Bird. 2; 3 Lady Linivcod, 3. Also started: 10_Albertoria, 7 L. R., 6 Osier, 4 Inquisitivo, 4 Manressn, 8 Idcl, 9 Thorn, 6 Waiwera, 9 G-alivant. Time, 2min 37 3-ssec.

DASH HANDICAP (Harness). One mile. —G Lucky Wallace, 1; 1 Camille, 2; 2 Gladeve, 3. Also started: 11 Roosvelt, 13 Beach Boy, 12 Tossy M., 9 Young Dillon, 7 King Lear, 5 Soprano and Paul Diifault (coupled), 8 Bernie L., 4 Miss Havoc, 3 Ereen, 10 Admiral Dewey. Time, 2min 22 4-ssec.

EL-ECTRIO HANDICAP (Saddle). One mile-. 1 Bettia., 1; 4 Ringleader, 2; 3 Myrtle Leaf, 3. Also started: 10 Flo&sio DilJon, 11 Fairy Whispers, 7 Wee Pat, 2 Sweet Cole, 8 Paddy Moore, 5 My Lass, 9 Signoretta, G Topsy Wallace. Time, 2min 26 S-ss.ec. Second Day—Friday, January 4. The Greyniouth trotting meeting was concluded to-day in glorious weather, and there was a larg>a attendance. The totalisator handled £10,634, as against £8835 last year, and the total for the meeting was £19,795 10s, as against £16,277 for the corresponding meeting last year. Results: COUNTY HANDICAP.—3 Osier 1, 4 Idol 2, 1 Lady Lin wood 8. Also started: Inquisitive, Romany Rye, Thora, Waiwera. Won by eight' lengths. Time, smin 0 4-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP.-—4 Llucidldoro 1, 6 Gladeye 2, 1 Soprano 3. Also started: Peony, Young Dillon, Bettina, King Lear, Neigh, Erleen, Palmdale. Won by a head. Time, 3min 3 3-ssec. WESTLAND HANDICAP.—2 Lady Bombay 1, 1 Warfare 2, 3 Prince Huon 3. Also started: Wee Pat, Trogan, Woodland Rose (coupled with Warfare), Rita Rye, Rose Tracoy. Won by six lengths. Time, 2min 28 4-sseo. GREYMOUTH TROTTING CUP.—3 Sympathy 1,2 Star Queen 2, 6 Lucy Wallace 3. Also started, Bondong, Albert Wallace, Erleen, Dimness, Bemie L., Pegasus, Jack Arrah, Edina. Won by eight lengths. Time, 4min 51 l-ssec.

DUNOLLIE HANDICAP.—S Manresa 1, 7 Cape Well 2,2 Alita 3. Also started: Fairy Whispers, Inquisitive (coupled with the winner), Adroth, Westland Lass, Herepo. Won by a neck. Time, 3min 50sec. PAPAROA HANDICAP.—6 Miss Wallace 1, 3 Gladeye 2,2 Young Dillon 3. Also started: Roosevelt, Bundong, Albert Wallace, Tassy M., Paul Dufault, Neigh, Camille, Edina. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 22 2-ssec. VICTORIA PARK HANDICAP.—I. Lovebird 1,2 Idol 2,4 L. R. Also started: Osier, Waiwera, Romany Rye. Won by four lengths. Time, 3ui:n 49 2-ssec'. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP.—3 Auriferoxis 1, 1 Fernleigh 2, 11 Bettina 3. Also started: Roosevelt, Duck 8., Dimness, Energy, Ned Corbatt, King Lear, Miss Wallace, Soprano and Flossie Dillon (coupled), Edina and Palmdale (coupled), Fairy Whispers. Won by two lengths. Time, 2mm 23 3-ssec. AUCKLAND TROTTING MEETING. First Day—MondaSt, December 31. The Trotting Club's summer meeting was continued in fine weather, and there was a largo attendance. The totalisator handled £35,067 10s, as against £24,359 10a on the corresponding day last year. Results: OAK HANDICAP.—3 Special Irish, S6yds behind), 1; 5 Hini, 12yds, 2; 9 Malthorn, 12yds, 3. Also started: 2 Mancdutu 12yds, 1 Hutu 12yds, 4 Miss Murphy 12yds, 8 Gold Rodl 12yds, 10 Jaglyn 72yds, 6 Lord LonsdaleS 84yds, 8 Kerenone 103yds. Won by six lengths. Time, Srnin 48scc. TRAMWAY HANDICAP.—I Gold Girl, 36yds behind, 1; 9 Dabster, 60yds, 2; 2 Jimmie Horden, 4Syda, 3. Also started: Dimbocla scr, 5 Satiska 12yds' behind, 6 Marii'oto 12yds, 4 Ruanui 12yds, 3 George Fourth 12yds, 12 Sweet Mint 12ydi3,' 13 Nellie Clive 24yds, 8 Belgian Queen 36yds, 13 Dandy Jack 36yds, 10 Miss Chevalier 48yds, 4 Comedy Chief 48yds, 11 l J rinoe Childe 72yds, 14 Huon Grattan 108yds. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 23 3-ssec. SUMMER CUP.—6 Whispering Willie, 12yds behind, 1; 3 Sir Fulham, 36yds, 2; 12 Little Kauri, 24yds, 3. Also started: 11 Paul Huon scr, 10 Pearl/ D'Or scr, 9 Derby Dillon scr, 7 Strategy 12yds behind, 1 Asturio 12yds, 9, Peter May 24yds, 2 Harold Junior 24yds, 4 Waverley 24yds, 5 Steel Belle 156yds. Astuvio, Waverley, and Harold Junior took no part in the race. Won by eight lengths. Time, 4min 41 2-ssec.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. ~ Scottish Queen, 36yds behind, 1; .6 Bronze Patch, scr, 2; August Child, 48yds, 3. Also started: 4 Tim Doolan. scr, 7 Stella scr, 9 King Capitalist scr, 8 Full Sail scr, 3 Celtic 36yds behind, 2 Lieutenant 48yd3. Won by three lengths. Time, 4min 5 4-ssec. EPSOM TROT.—I Gold Boy, scr, 1; 6 Grattan Abbey, 12yds behind, 2; 7 Blackthorne, 132yds, 3. Also started: 3 Sweet Memory scr, s#Amberite scr, 6 Miss Huon Jun. 12yds behind, 2 Grattan Chimes 36yds, 4 Todd Bells 48yds, 9 Miss Salisbury 60yds. Won by half a' length. Time, 4min 53 l-ssec. RANFURLY HANDICAP.—Chid, scr, 1; 3 Harold Jim., 24yds behind, 2; 4 Pay, scr, S. Also started: 2 Waverley scr, 7 Prince Rufus scr, 6 August Child scr, 5 Breadalbane 12yds behind. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 2min 54 3-ssec. DOMINION HANDICAP.—6 Shangahi. scr 1; 7 Hymen, scr, 2; 2 Hedgewcod, scr, 3 ' Also started: 3 Kokemcer scr, 9 -Silver Back 24yds behind, 1 Queen Chimes 24yds, 8 Huon Grattan 24yds, 4 Bronze Patch 24yds, U Normiinston 48yds, 5 Dorothy /Dimplo 84yds, 10 Belle Gray 84yds. Won. by two lengths. Time, 2min 22 3~ssec. DASH HANDICAP.—Miss Rolfe, 24ydw<? behind, 1; 2 False Alarm, 24yds, 2; 3 Treanac, scr, 3. Also started: Lady S. scr, 4 Weroa 2iyds behind, 6 Quadroon 24yds,. 5 Lieutenant 36yd)s. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 20 3-ssec. Second Day—Wednesday, January 2. The Trotting Club's xsummer meeting was concluded in glorious x weather, and there was a large attendance. The totalisator bandied £38,884, making £105,046 10s for the meeting. Results: TAMAKI HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile andi a-half —2 Rita Galindo, 84yds behind scratch, 1; 4 Hint, 84yds, 2; 3 Msilthorn, 12vds, 3. Also started: 5 Waikoutou scr, 0 Gold Rod 12yds behind, 1 Mangoutu 12yds, 7 Jaylin 84yds, 9 Bella 84yds, 10 Congo 96yds, 8 Kereone 108yds. ■ Won by four lengths. Time, 3min 51 3-ssec. PARK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—s Gallipoli, 12yds behind) scratch, 1; 1 Little Jewel, 12yds, 2; 7 Rotomanuka, 60yds, 3. Also started: 8 The Bath scr, 6 Gcorgo tho Fourth scr, 4 Marinoto ecr, 10 Victor Wood scr, 12 Albert Wilkes scr, 9 Ruanui scr, 2 Master Grattan scr, 8 Jimmie Harden 96yds behind, 11 Huon* Grattan 132yds. Won by half a length. Time, 3min 39 2-ssec. a. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 500sove. Two miles.—3 Waverly, 24yds behind scratch, 1; 5 Child, scr, 2; 2 Harold Junr., 24yds behind, 3. Also started: 10 Pearl D'Or scr, 8 Pax scr, 11 Strategy 12yds behind, 6 Peter Mac 24vds, 9 Scottish Queen 24yds, 4 Little Kauri 24yds, 7 Whispering Willi© 60yds, 1 Steel Bell 132yds. Won by two lengths. Time, tain 38 3-ssec. ASSOCIATION HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Two miles.—4 Scientist, 12yds behind scratch, 1; 3 Gold Boy, scr (coupled with Tattles), 2; 1 Grattan Chimes, 12yds behind, 8. Also started: 3 Tattles scr, 7 Ambcrito scr, 6 Tod Bells 24yds behind, 3 Grattan Abbey 48yds, 10 Kirikiriroa 9 Hova, 2 Blackthorn 120yds, 6 Paul Huon 165yds. Won by five lengths. Time, 4min 57 NEW YEAR HANDICAP, of lßOeovs. Two miles. —3 Lieutenant, 60yds behind ecratch,

lj 4 Quadroon, 36yds, 2; 1 Waiteranui, 36yds, 3. Also started: 2 Manuka Park scr, 5 Wereoa 36yds behind. Won by four lengths. Time, 4miu 46sec.

ONSLOW HANDICAP, of 250sove. Oho mile.—4 Derby Dillon, scr, 1; 6 Alf M'Kinney, 12 yds behind scr, 2; 6 Harold Junior, 24yds, 3. Also started: 6 August Child scr, 2 Pax scr, 7 Prince Rufus ecr, 1 Sir Fulham 24yds behind, 3 Steel Bell 60yds. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 20 2-6 sec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 150sovb. Ono mile.—2 Bronze Patch, 12yds behind! scratch, 1; 8 Hymen, 12yds, 2; 8 Silver Black, 3. Also “started: 6 Victor G. ecr, 7 Kokemoor scr, 1 Jimmie Harden scr, 5 St. Trclla 12yds behind, 4 Huou Grattan 12yds, 11 Norminston 36yds, 3 Shanghai 36vds, 6 Celtic 48yds, 10 Dorothy Dimple 72yds. Won.- by three lengths. Time, 2min 22 2-sseo. PREMIER HANDICAP, of ISOsove. One mile and a-quarter.—4 Prince Ohilde, ecr, 1; 1 President Wilson, 48yds behind) scratch, 2; 2 Miss Rolfe, 72yds, 3. Alao started: 3 Gold; Girl 48yds behind. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 1 l-sseo. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. SYDNEY TATTERSALL’S CUP. SYDNEY. 1. The holiday weather was Sue, and there were the usual big crowds at the races and sports. Tattersall’a Club Cup (one mile and a-half) resulted: Poitrel 1, Hitachi 2, Chantemerle 3. Won by a length. Time, 2min SOJsec. THE BAGOT HANDICAP. MELBOURNE, January 1. At the V.R.C. races to-day the Bagot Handicap (one mile and a-half) resulted; Vocal King 1, First Trim 2, Star Comedian 3. Won by a length. Time, 2min 37seo. WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. WAIRIO HANDICAPS. Nightcaps Trgt. One mile and a-half. — Ella Lyons scr, Kapuka Lass ecr, Marvell scr, Misprint scr. Princess Eugene scr. Roan Quaen scr. South Star scr, The Gunner ecr. Topic scr. Young Weary ecr. Highland Nectar 24yds behind, Napoleon 36, Landmark 96, Red Lyon 96, Barkley 120, Royal Step 144, Last Vue 216, Bill Brown 240. Wairio Cup. One mile and a-quarter.— Kilkee 9.5, Aycliffc 8.7, Kazan 8.7, Special Order 8.7, Night Alarm 8.2, Achilleus 8.0, Gkgqshine 8.0, Juhert 7.12, Boa sign 7.9 1 , Heatherbloom 7.9, Poloniua 7.6, St. Hilary 7.6, Burrangong 7.3, Centimetre 7.0, First Robert 7.0. ‘ Woodlaw Handicap. Six furlongs.—rExroneous 9.0, Jubert 8.10, , Heatherbloom 8.8, Madame Butterfly 8.4, Polonius 8.3, Camaieu 8.2, Verdun 8.2, Agreement 8.0, Fitzosborne 8.0, Marginal 8.0, Mu seel man 8.0, Red Badge 7.12, Lady Knight 7.10, Crimson 7.7, Moneymusk 7.7, Sartolitc 7.7, Turton 7.7. Aparima Ste-eplecliase. About two miles and a-quarter.—Silver Spire 11.3, Giralda 10.8, Cannie Hughie 10.8, Robin 10.3, Dalton 10.2, Golden Wave 10.0, Seamark 10.0, Sky Rocket 10.0, Somersault 10.0, The Flat 10.0. Birchwood Trot. One mile.—Alexander scr, Greenhorn scr. Lucky Prince ecr, Marvello scr. Misprint, scr, Princess Eugene scr, Roan Queen scr, The Gunner scr, The Spiffer scr, Violet Wood scr, Young Weary scr, Highland Nectar 12yds behind, Lucky Child 24,“ Napoleon 24, Red Lyon 72, Barkley 84, Royal Step 9.6. Wairaki Handicap. Five furlongs.—Marginal 9.0, Country Queen 8.6, Glenaret 8.6, Golden Queen 8.6, Clotilde 8.0, Crimson 8.0, Glenwood 8.0, Little Opal 8.0, Muezzin 8.0, Monymusk 8.0, Red Diamond 8.0, Red Eagle 8.0, Red Tape 8.0, Sartolito 8.0, Staff Officer 8.0, Turton 8.0. Wrey’s Bush Welter. One mile.—Kilkee 9.12 Ay cliff e 9.1, Kazan 9.1, Special Order 91, Night Alarm 8.12, Achilleus 8.10, Erroneus 8.10, Glenshine 8.6, Jubsrt 8.6, Bonsign 8.4, Heatherbloom 8.4, St. Hilary 8.3, Verdun 8.3, Polonius 8.1, Agreement 8.0, Fitzoaborna 8.0, Giralda 8.0, Musselman 8.0, Camaieu 7.13, Kokowai 7.13, Burrangong 7.11, Centimetre 7.7. WELLINGTON CUP MEETING HANIDCAPS. Apprentice Handicap.—Thoughtful 9.0, Subterfuge 8.10, Thames 8.8, Cooing 8.6, Majestiitolf 8.4, Mystified 8.4, Kimbolton 8.1, Rajput 8.0, Momac 7.12, Battle Song 7.12, Robur 7.12, The Golfer 7.7, Missouri 7.3, Matilda 7.2, Pervolo 7.0, Fabisco 7.0, Ima Ribbon 6.12, Arihia 6.12, Royal Battery 6.12, Yascovia 6.12, Pall. Mall 6.12, Livland 6.12, Ohoreka 6.12. 1 Nursery Handicap.—Demagogue 9.3, Long Range 9.1, Kilhcpe 8.8, Killowen 8.6,. Spanner 8.0, Hineamaru 7.13, Cherry Mart 7.11, First Rain 7.11, Demos 7.9, Torfreda 7.9, Piraeus 7.8, Killa 7.8, Kipling 7.7, Beathcote 7.7, Active 7.7, Philomela 7.6, Indus 7.6, Chantrys Rebskah 7.4, Pyrcsian 7.4,»Li0n Skin 7.4, Silver Link 7.4, Restful 7.4, Elans 7.3, Miss Land 7.0, Cotillion 7.0, Persia 7.0, War March 6.12, Asterial 6.11. Bonanza 6.11, Troth 6.11, Principal Lady 6.11, Stirrup Cup 6.11. Anniversary Handicap.—Square Deal 10.2, Red Ribbon 9.13, Multicipal 9.8, Johnny Walker 9.6, Comely 9.5, Jbrambletye 9.2, Gold Soult 9.2, Wishful 9.2, Hendra 9.0, SilverTongue 8.13, Dribble 8.13, Good Hope 8.12, White Blaze 8.12, Ohiwai 8.8, Prince Delaware 8.8, Sweet Tipperary 8.8, Battle Eve 8.7, Hushman 8.5, Glenroy 8.5, Probation 8.2 j Zola 8.0, Mascot 8.0, Pariform 8.0, Bonny Maid 8.0, Whakahoki 8.0, Sir Agnes 8.0, Bagdad 8.0, Portland Lady 8.0. Wellington Cup.—Chortle 9.4, Menelaus 8.10, Hymostra 8.10, Teka 8.5, Form Up 8.5, Multiply 8.5, Adjutant 8.4. Devotion 8.1, Square Deal 8.0, Snub 7.13, Red R.bbm 7.11, Cynic 7.11, Vagabond 7.10, Seadown 7.9, Rangitero 7.9, Nobleman 7.9, Uncle Nod 7.6, Johnny Walker 7.6, Marc Antony 7.5, Paraoa 7.5, Miss De Val 7.3, Multicipal 7.3, SilverTongue 6.11, Dribble 6.10, White Blaze 6.10, Gamecock 6.10. Housewife 6.10, Good Hope 6.9, Orleans 6.9, Altercation 6.7, Sweet Tipperary 6.7, Bonny Alaid 6.7, Mascot 6.7, Battle Eve 6.7. Ruapehu Handicap.—Polynesian 9.0, Eclair 8.13, Lovesick 8.10, Cooing 8.6, Matty 8.4, Wakatina 8.1, Mill Queen 7.13, Kimbolton 7.13, Nomac 7.12, Robur 7.12, Galore 7.10, Tu tic or n 7.10, Bloomine 7.9, Lady Kilwortlr 7.8 Post Haste 7.8, Consultation 7.7, • Black Mark 7.5, Blighty 7.6, Gold Helmet 7.5, Trickery 7.5, Missouri 7.3, Association 7.2, Eugari 7.2, Matilda 7.2, Tinkler 7.0, Blue Gown 6.12, Occasion 6.12, Ima Ribbon 6.12, Arikia 6.12, Californian 6.12, Turpnfde 6.12, Miss Margaret 6.12. Telegraph Handicap.—Hymestra 9.9, Crossus 9.3, Egypt 8.13, Lady General 8.6, Nanna 8.4, Koesian 8.3, Nystad 8.2, Vagabond 8.2, Rangitero 8.0, Lady Black 7.12, Parisian Diamond 7.12, Simonides 7.12, Miss De Val 7.10, Birkenvalo 7.10, Wrestler 7.8, Robert Bell 7.5, Elocution 7.5, Astrophel 7.4, Ayah 7.4, Hushman 7.3, Crow-hurst 7.2, Waimaloa 7.2, Kilrea 7.1, Chimera 7.1, Housewife 7.0, Gamecock 6.11, Comment 6.9, Shiela 6.7, Probation 6.7, Pariform 6.7, Bagdad 6.7. AN ARISTOCRATIC COLT. SYDNEY, January 3. At the sale of Mr W. Brown’s Segenhoe stud, a Linacre —Argea colt fetched! 1110 guineas.