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The Great Northern Derby, which comes up for decision on New Year’s Day. should provide an interesting contest between Enthusiasm, Ranine, and Highland. The former has her victory in the New Zealand Derby to recommend her, and will probably be the popular selection Rapine has been galloping attractively in his work, and is sure to run a good race. Highland showed good form at the A.R.’C. Spring meeting by accounting for a good field in the King Edward Memorial Handicap, of one mile and a-quarter, and as he has gone on the right way in the meantime the sou of Finland should play a prominent part in the settlement of the event Glentruin has put up some brilliant track work at Ellerslie. On Saturday morning she galloped six furlongs outside the trestles (which were well out) in 1.16 4-5, and appeared to do it very easily. Economist has been a bit sore, but appears to he all right again, and will tjrobably race at the later days of the meeting. Royal Present .galloped a fast mile outside the trestles on Thursday morning,, running the distance in 1.44. The son of Berragoon will have an opportunity to show how good he fs before the meeting closes. Rational will probably be brought north for the Royal Stakes, run on the concluding day of the meeting. A select field is engaged in the event, including the pick of the two-year-olds, Epitaph and The Hawk. The latter never looked better than at present, and is sure to keep the rest busy. Gold Light is galloping very well in her work, and should pick up a stake at the meeting. It is rather unfortunate she is not engaged in the Derby. Landslide is galloping in great style, and should not be Tong in getting on the winning list. The son of Kenilworth stays on well. Last season he won the Takapuna Cup, one mile and a half. RACING IN NEW ZEALAND DUNEDIN SUMMER MEETING. First Day—Tuesday, December 26. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s Summer meeting opened in fine weather and an excellent attendance viewed the day’s sport. The track was a bit on the soft side at the opening of the card, but under the influence of a strong sun and breeze the going firmed up quickly and Battle Scene equalled the traok record when she won the Federal Handicap. The card provided some interesting racing and as the scratching pen was seldom brought into use good fields contested the various events. The various fields were sent away from a fair line on each occasion, though slow beginnerp at times spoilt the appearance of the start. This, however, was not attributable to the starter nor did it discount the value of his work. After the Trial Stakes an inquiry was held into interference met with by Gay Lad and Frisco Mail. E. Deslandes, the rider of Reality, was cautioned an’d held responsible for the trouble. Some others appeared to have met with interference during the day, but apparently it was net deemed worthy of official notice by the stipendiary stewards as no intimation of further inquiries reached the press room. Altogether the card provided an enjoyable day’s outing at Wingatui and should whet the appetite of the Hub’s patrons for further participation in the meeting. Proceedings opened with all on the card except Slavish going to the post for the Summer Hurdles, for which Claverhouse was made a rather better favourite than Mazama and then came Glenshine and Londonderry. When the field settled down Red Pal and Londonderry were disputing the leadership with the former losing ground at each flight of hurdles through swerving. Grange and Sweet Memory were always fairly close up, but a good deal of chopping and changing of positions took place between some of the others. Approaching the straight the field closed up and Londonderry was still in charge, whilst St. Easel was making up lost ground. Glenshine, who had tailed off in the early part, also raced up to tile leading division. Londonderry led over the last hurdle and stalling off Manama won by a head. 'The rider of the winner seemed to ride a rather confident race as the winning margin would have been greater if he bad made more use of his horse in the run home. The distance proved too far for some of them and St Easel finished a moderate third and Claverhouse next in order. The favourite ran a bad race He was handy enough as thev left the straight., but seemed to jump badly at times. Red Pal’s swerving about at his hurdles may have caused some interference and helped others to get into trouble. Ardour. Petunia, and Dianella were struck out of the Salisbury Handicap in which Pilliewinkie was elected a strong favourite, with Bosker Boy and Wharfedale next, in demand. They got away from a good line from which Wharfedale and Pilliewinkie took up the running, when the field settled down. Balasor unshipped his rider early in the race. Going along the back the two leaders were closely attended bv Incursio, Bosker Bov, and Loughrea, whilst San Salvador drew up before reaching the straight. When well inside the distance Pilliewinkie shot out and won by over a length from Loughrea. who came with a late run and heat Wharfedale nearly two lengths for second place. Incursio was close tip fourth, followed by San Salvador, Kil-
brin. Bosker Boy ran wide at the turn. The winner’s record stands at two starts and two wins, and judging by the manner in which he shot out when called upon at the finish more success is in store for him. Two of the runners were not artistically handled, to say the least. The winner is another good sort, which creates regret at the early death of Winkie, whose stock all seem to have the gift of galloping. Waterspray, the dam of the winner, was got by Glenapp, from Puavvai by Reflector —Neroli, by Artil.ery— Nenuphur, by Apremont, and belongs to a good producing taproot in the No. 14 family. Seven youngsters faced the barrier for the Dunedin Handicap, and at the close ofbetting Lucinette started a better favourite than Bonnie Lake, whilst good support also came for Dinner Bell. They were in good line at the rise of the barrier, but. The Parisian swerved and lost ground. Dinner Bell was smartest out, with Bonnie Lake and Carpenlier. Before going two furlongs Dinner Bell went fight back, and Carpentier and Bonnie Lake'" led towards the home turn, where Dinner Bell had raced up to the leaders again. Bonnie Lake was in trouble before straightening for home, and Carpentier was in charge from Dinner Bell. Lucinette then moved up, and answering a vigorous call stayed on well, and beat Dinner Bell over two lengths. Eaton Bells drew up and finished third, but Carpentier faded out into fourth place, followed by Bonnie Lake. The winner put. up s£lb over to secure Emmerson’s services, and the extra weight was used ad van tageously, as horsemanship played a big part in the success. The winner was got by Martian from Lady Lucy by Seaton lielaval from Hilda by Musket—Ouida by Yattendon, and traces back to the Cutty Sark taproot. Of those that finished be hind the winner Eaton Bells seems sure to show improvement with more experience. Mantua was the only withdrawal from the Otago Handicap. Limelight, was always a likely favourite when the betting opened, and still retained that position when the totalisator shut down on business. Sunny Lcch was next in demand, and then at a considerable falling away came Deucalion and General Advance They got away from a fair line, from which Corn Rigs. Sunny Loch, and Silver Peak were smartest to show out. Corn Rigs quickly drew clear, and established a good l leas! from Whipping Boy and Sunny Loch, whilst Royal Mac and Limelight were at the tail of the field after leaving the mile post. Corn Rigs was allowed to set his own pace along the back, but before reaching the straight Sunnr Loch went after him, and was handy a: the home turn. Once in the straight Deucalion arrived on the scene, and racing past Corn Rigs won well by over a length. Sunny Loch was hanging badly when called upon for a final effort, and swerving over to the rails 100yds from home was nearly deprived of third place by Silver Peak, who was only a short neck away. Next oa.me Twinkle, Castellan, Limelight, and General Advance. Whipping Boy faded out a long way from home, and Limelight was hopelessly before going three furlongs. She showed up behind the leaders three furlongs from home, but was conceding them too much start at that stage of the proceedings. General Advance had dropped back last ever four furlongs from home, but afterwards moved up, although it was hopeless to expect to win from such a position Silent King apparently struck trouble, as approaching the three-furlong post he was several lengths in the rear. Royal Mac was never dangerous. Castellan ran a fair race, but found the journey too far. Corn Rigs nearly brought off a win by none of the light-weights making any attempt to make him feel the journey. The winner was well handled, as he never arrived on ine scene until the right moment, but was perhaps a shade fortunate that Sunny Loch went up' to Corn Rigs at the home turn and so gave him a try-out that did not help his chance at the finish. Silver Peak stayed on better than expected, but viewed from all aspects it seems as if the best horse on the day landed the stakes. Piokaninny soon drew clear in the Trial Stakes, and made a one-horse race of it. Gay Life and Barricon stayed on best of the others, but nothing had a chance with the winner. Many Kittle was sent out a pronounced favourite for the Federal Handicap, carrying more than twice the support accorded Listening Post, who was elected second choice. Battle Scene began smartly, and, drawing clear of Bon Spec, soon established a good lead. Many Kittle was second at the home turn, but was under pressure, ana Battle Scene went on to win by four lengths from BOn Spec, who just beat In the Pink and Many Kittle, the two finishing in close order. Listening Post was fifth, and then came Kerb, who was last to leave the mark. Contempt was made first favourite for the Burnside Handicap, and was close enough to have a winning chance when she got sent back about four furlongs from home. Lovesign was in charge early, and, finally stalling off Ardour, won by a short length. Avispado was three lengths away third, but the first two practically had the finish to themselves. Contempt might have been a lot closer up if she had escaped interference. Red Gown was made a pronounced favourite for the Otokia Welter, and justified the confidence by winning well at the finish after making up a lot of ground. Both Lomagundi and Mirza, who had acted as pacemakers, faded out, and so did Sweetwater, who was well up in the early stages. Lady Blissful outstayed Tin Soldier in the run for second money. Red Admiral was moving up, but got wide out at the home turn, and lost a lot of ground. Miss Muriel and Sembric were slow to move and never in the hunt. The totalisator investments for the day amounted to £30.452 10s, as against £33,097 10s for the corresponding day of last year, the decrease being £2555. .Following are the results:— SUMMER HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 275sovs, second horse 55sovs, and the third 27g.sovs. One mile and threequarters. 4Mr L. O. Hazlett’s br g Londonderry, by Kilbroney—Droski, aged, 10.2 (A. E. Ellis) ... 1 2—Mr W. T. Hazlett’s blk g Mazama, by King’s Guest —Eland, aged, 10.13 (J. T. Humphries) 2 5 Mr C. Christie’s b g St. Easel, by Masterpiece—Sobersides, 6yrs, 10.12 (G. Feilding) 3 6Mr M. Leonard’s ch g Grange, aged, 10.2 (A. E. Horn) 0 I—Mr A. M’Kerrow’s br g Claverhouse, aged, 10.12 (I. C. Tilson) ... ... ... 0
3 —Mr J. Graham's ch g Glenshine, &yrs, 9.6 (R. .T. Horn) 0 7 Mr L. Kelcher’s br g Sherlock, 6vrs, 9.0 (C. Dawson) ... 0 9 Mr a. K. Rogers’s ch m Red Pal, aged, 9.0 (D. M’Lennam 0 8 — Mr R. PI. Bissett’s h m Calma, aged, 9.0 i o. M'Chesney) u 10— Mr G. F. Scott’s blk m Sweet Memory, aged. 9.0 l (ine. -41 b overweight) (W. Feilding) 0 The field gave some trouble at the post. St. Easel was first to show out, and was joined by Grange and Sweet Memory, who were followed by Bed Pal. Red Pal had taken charge at the bottom of the straight, followed by Londonderry. Red Pal swerved very badly at the hurdle. Londonderry had joined Red Pal at the stand, St. Easel, Sweet Memory, Grange coming next, Glenshine bringing up the rear. Londonderry and Red Pol were three lengths clear xf St. Easel coming to the hurdle at the mile post, then came Grange and Claverhouse. Red Pal was losing ground, and jumping badly. Approaching the six-furlong post Londonderry, Red Pal, Grange, Mazama. and were running in close order. Mazama ran into second place at toe far turn, and Sherlock fell. Coming up the rise Londonderry, Red Pal, Mazama, and Glenshine were showing the way to Grange. C-alma unseated her rider at the second last fence, and the field closed up. Londonderry was still in charge when near ing tne home turn. Londonderry went on and won by a head from Mazama, and four lengths away came St. Easel, then Grange, Glenshine, Red Pal, and Claverhouse. Time, 3min 25sec. SALISBURY HANDICAP, Of 250sovs, second horse 50sovs, and the third horse 25sovs. One mile. 1— Mr R. W. King’s hr g Pilliewinkie, by Winkie —Waterspray, 3yrs, 8.3 (D. Cotton) 1 6 Mr L. C. Hazlett’s b g Loughrea, hy Kilbroney—Sister Radius, 4vrs, 8.6 (J. M‘Kay) 2 3 Sir Geo. Clifford’s b g Wharfedale, bv Antagonist— Bonnie Brae, 3yrs, - 9.5 (G. Young) ... 3 2 M* - jLiteo Russen’s br g Bosker Boy, 3yrs, 9. lit (inc. 4-lb overweight) (E. Shaw) 0 5 Mr J. A. White’s ch g Incursio, syrs, 9.0 (A. FI. Wilson) 0 4 Mr W. Crossan's br g Raconteur, syrs, 8.12 (C. R. Enmierson) 0 9 Mr W. Sim’s b g San Salvador, 6yrs, 8.10 (J. Stonnil!) 0 7 Mr R. B. Stivens’s b g Gunlayer, syrs, B.Of, inc. lflb overweight (J. Andrews) C 8— Mr T. Hobbs's blk g Pitch Dark, aged, 7.10 (T. Metcalf) 0 10— Mr P. T. Hogan’s b g Balasor, 4yrs, 7.7 (A. J. Peart) ... ... 0 11 — Mr D. Middleton’s b m First Aid, aged, 7.84, inc. ljlb overweight (C. J. Laidlaw) C 12— Mr W. Parsons’s b g Kilbrin, 4yrs, 7.7 (P. Keene) 0 13 — Miss G. Thompson’s ch g Rapid^ River, aged, 7.7 (W. Dawson) ... 0 When the field settled down Wharfedale took charge from Loughrea, Incursio, and Pilliewinkie, then came Bosker Boy. Approaching the far turn Wharfedale and Pilliewinkie were leading Incursio, Bosker Boy. Loughrea, and Pitch -Dark. Wharfedale and Pilliewinkie led Bosker Boy and Incursio entering the straight. In the run home Pilliewinkie shot out and beat Loughrea by a good length : Wharfedale was a length and a-half away third, half a length in front of Incursio, with San Salvador fifth. Time, lmin 44sec. DUNEDIN HANDICAP, Of 350sovs ; second 70sovs and third 35sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 1— Mr G. Gerard’s br f Lucinette, by Martian—Lady Lucy, 7.105, inc. over (C. Emmerson) 1 3 Sir G. Clifford’s ch c Dinner Bell, by Autumnus —Full Speed, 7.13 (E. Ludlow) 2 6 Mr D. Ruthven’s b f Eaton Bells, by Eaton Lad—Formicary, 7.8 (T. Metcalf) 3 2 Mr R. M’Donald’s ch g Bonnie Lake, 8.5 (L. S. M’Donald) 0 5 Mr J. C. N. Grigg’s b g Gamester, 7.13 (P. Keene) 0 4 Mr W. T. Hazlett’s The Parisian. 7.10 (A. H. Wilson) 0 7 Mr P. F. Campbell’s ch o Carpentier, 7.5§, inc. |lb over (G. Fisher) ... ... 0 The Parisian swerved at the rise of the barrier. Dinner Bell was first to show out, followed by Bonnie Lake, who was in charge at the far turn, where Dinner Bell had dropped back. Carpentier then joined the leader. Turning for home, Dinner Bell closed up again. Carpentier led Dinner Bell into the straight, and Lucinette moved up. Inside the distance Lucinette came through on the rails, and finishing strongly under pressure won by over two lengths from Dinner Bell. Eaton Bells was a length and a-half away third; then came Carpentier and Bonnie Lake. Time, lmin ssec. OTAGO HANDICAP, Of lOOOsovs ; second 200sovs and third lOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. 3 Mr R. Graham’s b g Deucalion, by Demosthenes— Mocking Bird, syrs, 8.13 (F. E. Jones) 1 5 Mr W. Gardiner's b g Corn Rigs, by Markhope—Hclianthes, syrs,. 7.9 (A. H. Wilson) 2 2—Messrs M’Combe and Griffen’s Sunny Loch, by Sunny Lake—Afton Loch, syrs, 8.4 (J: Beale) ••• 2 7 mIA. J. Wilson’s dh h Royal Mac, syrs, 9.1 (D. Cotton) • 0 4 Mr R. Acton Adams’s br g General Advance, aged, 8.13 (J. Andrews) ... 0 6 Mr W. Stone’s b m Silver Peak, aged, 8.11 (G. Young) ... ... ... 0 1 Mr C. G. Dalgcty s br in Limelight, 4yrs, 8.2 (O. Emmerson) 0 o_Mr G. A. Kain’s b g Silent King, 6yrs, 7.10 (E. Ludlow) 0 yO Mr D. 11. Roberts's b g Castellan, 6yrs, 7.7 (H. Burns) 0 8— Sir G. Clifford’s b g Whipping Boy, 4yrs, 7.4 (A. J. Peart) 0 U_Mr C. Gieseler’s b g Twinkle, 6yrs, 7.0 (G. Fisher) 0 Sunny Loch and Corn Rigs were smartest to begin, with Silver Peak next. Corn Rigs and Sunny Loch were first out of the straight, followed by Silver Peak, Castellan, Whipping Boy, and Deucalion. Corn Rigs was well in front at the seven-furlong post, where Royal Mac and Limelight were bringing up the rear. Approaching the six-fur-long post Corn Rigs was still in front, and was followed by Sunny Loch, Castellan. Silver Peak, Twinkle, and Silent King, whilst Limelight had commenced to move up. Com rugs was still in charge at the far turn, while General Advance had. dropped back last. Three furlongs from home Sunny Loch was closing on Corn Rigs, these being four lengths ahead of the others, with Lime-
light showing up. Corn Rigs was in charge at the home turn, where Deucalion had moved into third place. At the distance Deucalion came on and won well by a. length from Corn Rigs, who beat. Sunny Loch by a similar distance, the latter swerving 100 yards from home and spoiling any chance he had. Silver Peak finished fairly well, and was a neck away fourth; then came Twinkle, Castellan, Limelight, and General Advance. Time, 2min Bsec. TRIAL STAKES. Of 2Oos@vs second hoi-9e 40sovs, and the third 20sovs. Seven furlongs. 6 —Mr R. C. Gillies’s c-h f Pickaninny, by Solferino —Canterbury Belle, 3yrs, 7.11, car. 7.6 (L. G. Keeper) 1 3 Mr J. A. Holmes’s b g Gay Life, by Clarenceaux, 4vds, 8.1 (FI. Purvis) 2 s—Mr5 —Mr D. P. Wilson, jun.’s b g Barricon, by Markhope—Mountain Flower, syrs, 8.6 (C. W. Fraser) 3 12 —Mr S. Walker’s ch g Bloom, 4yrs. 8.7:1, lilb overweight (D. F. Muir) 0 7 Mr FI. Jones’s br g Brilliant Hope, 6yrs, 8.6 (G. Fisher) 0 2 Mr P. Delergy’s b g Frisco Mail, 4yrs, 8.11, slb pen. (A. J. Port) ... 0 9 Mr A. Berry’s blk g Overproof, syrs 8.6, car. 8.1 (D. Dixon) 0 B—Mr8 —Mr F. Shaw’s b g Martial Dance. syrs 8.6M11. Anderton) 0 10 — M r\V. Smart’s ch g Bonnie Fr'end, 3yrs. 8.2, car. 7.11 (R. Coventry) 0 1 — Mrs R. B. Steven’s eh g Baldowa, 3yrs. 8.2 (P. Powell) 0 11— Mr I. Crozier's h c Hnrdv Gurdy, 3yrs 8.2. car. 7.11 (R. Thompson) 0 4 Mr J. B. Ware’s b m Reality. 4yrs 8.1 (E. Deslandes) 0 13—Mr C. M. Aynslev’s ch g Premiera, 3vrs, 7.11 (R. M’Larcn) 0 From a good lino Hnrdv Gurdy and Bonnie Friend took charge from Pickaninny. At the far turn Pickaninny was in charge, and was still well in front running to the straight, then being followed by Bonnie Friend and Brilliant Hope. Pickaninny kept well deaf and won easily by four lengths from Gay Life, with Barricon third and Frisco Mail next. Time, lmin 32sec. FEDERAL HANDICAP, Of sQosovs, second horse lOOsovs, third horse 50s o vs. Six furlongs. 8 — Mr G. Fulton’s br m Battle Scene, by Martian—Edna May, syrs, 7.5 (P. Keene) 1 4 Mr J. H. Prosser’s br g Bon Spec, by Bonifcrm —Signal, aged, 8.10 (G. Lowe) 2 9 Mr W. Stone’s b g In the Pink, by Solferino—Amovilla, 6yrs. 7.0 (G. Fisher) 3 3 Mr W. Couser’s b h Songbird, 4yrs 9.12 (T. J. Humphries) 0 2 Mr E. Russell’s b g Listening Post, svrs, 9.5 (C. Emmerson) 0 1— Mr W. A. Nicholl’s b g Many Kittle, 3yrs, 8.8 (D. Cotton) 0 5 Mr A. G. Hill’s b m Mantua. syrs, 7.11 (H. Anderton) and coupled with Mr A. G. Hill’s b m Etta, aged, 7.0 (E. Dedandes) 0 6 Sir G. Clifford’s br g Counterstroke, syrs. 7.5 (A. E. Ludlow) 0 7 Mr D. P. Wilson, jun.’s br m Kerb, 4yrs, 7.4 (P. Powell) 0 The field got away in good line and Battle Scene was first to show, with Bon Spec Mantua, and Many Kittle lying next. Battle Scene led Bon Spec round the far turn. She was still well clear of Many Kittle before reaching the straight. Battle Scene came on entering the straight and won easily by four lengths from Bon Spec, who beat In the Pink a neck for second place; Many Kittle was another neck away fourth, followed by" Listening Post, Kerb, and Songbird. Time lmin l4see. BURNSIDE HANDICAP, Of 200sovs; second horse 40sovs, third 20sovs. Six furlongs. 4 Mr J. H. Prosser’s b f Lovesign, by Nassau—Forward, 3yrs, 8.11 (E. Lowe) 1 2 Mr J. C. W. Grigg’s b f Ardour, by Gay Lad —Mottle, 3yrs, 9.8, car. 9.3 (P. Keene) 2 5 Mr P. Lynch’s bf g Avispado, by Winkie—Whiploch, 4yrs, 9.5 (J. Andrews) 3 11— Mr J. P. Murphy’s ch g Uleaborg, 3yrs, 9.7 (J. M’Ohesnev) 0 1— Mr C. G. Dalgely’s br f Contempt, 3yrs, 8.13, car, 8.10 (G. Young) ... 0 9 Mr G H. Paul’s b g Osterman, aged, 8.13 (A. J. Peart) 0 3 Mr F R. Peirce’s br g Petunia, syrs, 8.12 (D. Cotton) 0 6 Messrs R. and J. Walker’s ch g Royal Admiral, 6yrs, 8.12, car. '8.5 (H. Anderton) 0 10— Mr R. Burnett's br f Ferino, 3yrs, 8.8. car. 8.1 (G. G. Keeper) 0 13 —Mr R. Green’s ch m Ruena, syrs, 8.7 (L. S. M’Donald) 0 7 Mr L. C- Hazlett’s ch m Ravenna, 4yrs, 8.6 (F. J. M’Kay) 0 15— Mr H. Jones’s b g Proceeder, aged, 8.5. car. 7.13 (G. Ffisher) 0 8— Mr S. C. Gourlev’s b g Rex Silva, aged. 8.5 (J. Beale) 0 12— Mr L. Kelcher’s b g Ktfloff, 4yrs, 8.3 IE. Ludlow) ... 0 74. —Airs J Ellis’s Mk m r>cnnie Olive, 8.0 (R. H. Ellis) 0 16 — Mr T. ±l. Quirk’s b m Denizot, 4yrs, 8.0. car. 7.7 (L. Olsen) 0 Petunia was first to break the line with Lovesign next, and these were followed by Bonnie Olive, Ferino, Osterman, and Avispado. Lovesign was in charge at the far turn, where Contempt got knocked hack. Lovesign led Ravenna into the straight from Bonnie Olive, with Ardour close up. At the distance Ardour put in a claim, but Lovesign stalled her off. and won by a short length. Avispado finished three lengths away, third, and another three lengths away came Ravenna. Ostermap, and Contempt. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec. OTOKIA WELTER HANDICAP. Of 250sovs: second horse to receive 50sovs, and the third 25sovs. One mile. 1 Mr R. W. King's b m Red Gown, hy All Red—Heather Dew. aged, 9.11 (F. E. Jones) 1 5 Mr F. Traill’s br m Lady Blissful, by Elysian—Lady Wavward 11, syrs, 8.4 (T. J. Humphries) 2 9 Mr W. M’Kay’s b g Tin Soldier, by Calibre —Tinwald Beauty, aged, 8.9 (R. C. M’Lellan) 0 12 Mr F. Shaw’s br g Eleus, aged, 10.6, car. 9.13 (H. Anderton) 0 3 Mr R. Acton Adams’s br m Miss Muriel. syrs. 9.4 (J. Andrews) ... 0 8— Mr J. Christie'S b g Mirza, aged, 8.5, car. 8.2 (A. J. Peart) 0 6 Mr W. Swale’s b g Calibration., 4yrs, •* 8.5 (E. Ludlow) .. 0 2 Mv D. P. Wilson's b g Red Admiral, 6yrs, 8.4 (A. H. Wilson) 0 4 Mr W. Crossan’s br m Sweet Water. syrs, 8.0, car. 7.9 (P. Keene) ... ... 0 7 Mr C. Gieseler’s b m Sembric, aged, 8.0 (J. Beale) 0
10— Mr T. Quirk’s b in Nurierrant, aged. 8.0, car. 7.7 (G. Fisher) .... 0 11 — Mr L. C. Hazlelt’s b g Lomagandi. syrs, 8.0 (F. J. M’Kay) ... 0 The horses were well lined up when the barrier rose. Lomagundi was first, to show out from Lady Blissful and Sweet Water. At the far turn Mirza and Lomagundi were in charge, anil they were still in front as the field turned for home. Once in the straight Red Gown moved up, aud, going on, won by a good length from Lady Blissful, who lasted long enough to l>eut Tin Soldier by a head. Then came Mirza, Lomagundi, and Red Admiral. Time, lmin 41 4-ssec. Second Day —Wednesday, December 27. ’J he Dunedin Jockey Club’s summer meeting was concluded in fine but dullish weather, blit fortunately a threat of rain did not become a fact until the card concluded. ’lhe track was much firmer than on the opening day, and the card again provided some interesting racing. The attendance compared favourably will) that of the opening day, and the financial returns must, be deemed satisfactory when viewed in the light of tihe general to wards shrinkage in that respect. Mr A. I>. M’lvor did satisfactory work at the barrier, and could adopt with advantage the method of lining up the field prior to the signal indicating that the investments had been balanced. He did so in connection willli the Taihoa Handicap, and made the best effort he achieved at the meeting. 'llio meeting served to introduce Mr W. Russell as a handicapper, and whilst it would not be wise to express a pronounced opinion as to the value of his work on the results of one meeting, it may be said that he rnav prove a much needed addition to the ranks of weight adjusters in the South Islam!, 'lhe meeting, taken all round, was very enjoyable, good weather and participation'— in a popular sport helping to make Wingatui gather popularity as eg sporting rendezvous at -holiday time. Backers singled out Mazama and St. Easel in the Milburn Hurdles, and they were right on the spot, as they split the dividend money for first and second after a good race. Sherlock took up the role of pacemaker, and was always closely attended by Red Admiral, Grange, and Londonderry, whilst at the far turn Mazama was well back. Londonderry came through on the rails at the home turn, and led to the last hurdle, but sprawled on landing. He, however, appeared to have the race won at the distance, and as on the previous day was taking things rather easily when St. Easel and Mazama flashed on the scene and in a good finish St. Easel just, got there from Mazama, whilst Londonderry was about half a length away. Claverhouse might have been more dangerous, but his rider appeared to turn loose at his fences, and did not help his chances by being thrown back in the saddle each time the horse took off at a jump. Sweet Memory was prominent in the early stages, but faded out. The Fernhill Handicap field caused trouble at the post, the principal offender being Raconteur, who finally was first to show out when the barrier rose. When the field settled down Martial Dance took charge from Petunia, Dianella, Proceeder, and Loughrea. San Salvador joined the leaders before reaching the home turn, where Petunia took charge At the distance Loughrea, who was boring in on the rails, finally came through and won by well over a length from Sail Salvador, who apparently had very little in his favour from Frisco Mail, who arrived late on the scene with a good run aftei being well back in the early stages of the race. Raconteur appeared to get fourth place, but the barren honours weie awarded to Petunia, and then came Piunelia. The winner obviously benefited hy a change of riders, and is apparently not a boy’s horse. He won well, but he requires experienced horsemanship to produce his best. In the preliminary First Aid unshipped his rider, and atterwards jumped the rails. Lucinette moved a bit sore when she went down.. The Parisian was smartest to begin, and Eato.o Bells soon ran into second place, whilst. Dinner Bell Lucinette were a bit slow to move. Eaton Belis gathered The Parisian at the turn and, kept busy, came on to win by over two lengths irom Carpentier, who. beat Lucinette by about a length and a-half. Dinner Bell was finishing . on, but his effort caine too late. Olympia made a run in the straignt, but could not gather sufficieiu way to bring him near the money. lhe winner is a shapely Austrahan-brecl Ely. got by the imported horse Eaton Lad from the Multiform rnare Formicary. Many Kittle was electee} a slightly better favourite than Limelight in the St. Andrew s Handicap, and fair support came for Coin Rigs and Silver Peak, but the others were comparatively neglected. They got away from a prompt despatch, and when they settled down Corn Rigs was in charge from a close-running field, with the exception ot General Advaiice, who had dropped back. Many Kittle had Corn Rigs settled at the home turn, and was in charge approaehinv the distance, but here Limelight on the outside and Silver Peak on the rails arrived on the 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 o-round over the first half-mile, run in 40-cc but was coming 011 at the end, and should be much better suited over more ground. Corn Rigs again failed when pinched, and finished last. Battle Scene was sent out a slightly better favourite than Bon Spec in the Grand Stand Handicap. They were in good line at the release of the barrier, and _ Kerb, who was left and last fo move in the Federal Handicap, reversed the order, and at once showed out in front from Bon SpecKerb won from end to end, and Battle Scene, who threatened danger at the turn, faded 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 Prior to the 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 waa 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 7lb 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 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 the winner. After the Grand Stand Handicap a complaint by G. Fisher (In the Pink) and E. Deslandos (Mantua) of having been crossed at the five-furlong, four-furlong, and threefurlong posts by C. R. Emerson (Listening Post) was inquired into by the judicial stewards. After hearing statements of the 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 raoe, but at the throe-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 total!.set or was £27,322 10s. and the total for the two days was £57,865. The second day of the corresponding: day for last year the investments were £31,341 10s, and the total for the two days £64.439. For the two days 1 here was this year a decrease of £6574. Following are the results : MILBURN HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 250sovs, second horse 50sovs, and the third 25sovs. One mile and a-half. 2 Mr C. Christie's b g St. Easel, by Masterpiece—Sobersides, 6yrs, 11.0 (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. Hazlett’s b 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 Red Admiral, 6yrs, 10.5 (C. Dawson) 0 5 Mr M. Leonard’s ch g V*range, aged, 10.3 (A. E. Horn) C 6 Mr J. Graham’s ch g Glenshine, 6yrs, 9.5 (R. J- Horn) 0 8— Mr L. Keleher’s br g Sherlock, 6yrs, 9.0 (W. Bush) 0 9 Mr R. H. Bissett’s b m Calma, aged, 9.0 (J. M’Chesnevi ... 0 IC—Sir G. F. Scott’s blk m Sweet Memory, aged, 9.05, * nc - overweight (W. Feilding) 0 Sweet Memory, Londonderry, and Grange led over the stand fence, followed by Red Admiral. Going to the fence at the mile post Sweet Memory was in charge, Calma lying away back. Sherlock led Sweet Memory and Red 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 -Red 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 short neck, Londonderry half a length away third, then came Sherlock close up, followed by Red Admiral, who was a bad fifth. lime, 2mi'n -9 4-ssec. ■ FERNHILL HANDICAP, Of 2oJsovs, second horse SOsovs, and tne third 25sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 1— Mr L C. Hazlett’s b g Imughrea, by • Kilbroney—Sister Radius, 4v.rs, 8.10 (A. E. Ellis) 1 3 Mr W. Sim’s b g Sian Salvador, by San Francisco —Maslova, 6yrs, 8.1, inc. 7lb allowance (G. Fisher) . ~, 2 8 — Mr P. Delargey’s b g br.isco Mail, by San Victoria, 4yrs--7.4. inc. 31b allowance (A. J. Peart) 3 4 Mr \V, Crosslin's br g Raconteur, syrs, - 8.7, inc. 51b- allowance (P. Keene) 0 7 Mr F. R. Pierce’s br g Petunia, syrs,. 8.2 (D. Cotton) ... ..... »■• ••• ■ • 0 2 Mr GJ Gerard’s b g Dianella, 3yrs, 8.0 (C. R Emmerson) •••• 9 5 Mr R. B. Stivens’s b g Gunlayer, syrs, 7.12 (E. J. Ludlow) 0 10— Mr H. Jones’s b g Proceeded aged,. 7.4, inc. 71b allowance (E Deslandes) C 6 Mr D. P. Wilson, jun.'s, b g Barricon, syrs. 7.7 (T. Metcalf) • 0 9 Mr P. T. Hogan’s b g Balasor, 4yr5,... 7.0. inc. 71b allowance (R. 11. Burns) 0 13—Mr F- Shaw’s b g Martial Dance, syrs, 7.0, inc. 71b allowance (H. Anderton) 0 12—Mr D.. Middleton’s b m First Aid, aged, 7-0, inc, 71b allowance. (H. Olsen) 0 11— Mr W. Parsons’s b g Kilbrin, 4yrs, 7.0, inc. 71b allowamce (L. G. Keeper) 0 Raconteur was first out, followed by Loughrea, Petunia, and Dianella. Petunia was in charge from Dianella P°jng to the mile post. Martial Dance joined Petunia in the lead turning into the back stretch. Coming to the six-furlong post Martial Uance wa« two lengths in front of Petunia.. Kan Salvador was moving up going along the back. Martial Dance was in charge at the far turn from Petunia. San Salvador had joined the leaders going up the rise, and Petunia and Martial Dance led into the straight. Petunia led San Salvador and Loughrea into the straight. Inside the distance Loughrea went on and won by a length and a-half from San Salvador, who just beat Frisco Mail a head for second place. 'lhen came Raconteur and Petunia. Time, 2min 10 l-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, Of 250sovs, second horse 50sovs. and the third 25sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. 4 Mr D. Ruthven’s b f Eaton Bells, by Eaton Lad —Formicary, 7.10 (T. Metcalf) 1 5 Mr P. F. Campbell’s ch c Carpentier, bv Sunny I-ake— Grand Rain. 7.5 (A. J. Peart) 2 2—Mr G. Gerard’s br f Lueinette, by Martian —Lady Lucy, 8.8 (C. R. Emmerson) 3 1--Sir G. Clifford's ch c Dinner Bell, 8.4 i, incld. Alb over (G. Young)... 0 7 Mr A. G .Hill’s b g Olympia, 7.10 (E. Deslandes) 0
3 Mrs J. R. MacKenzie’s br g Frivol. B.of, incld. 451 b over (L. S. M‘Donald) 0 6 —Mr W. T. Hazlett’s b g The Parisian, 7.8 (F. J. M'Kay) 0 R-om 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 lueinette and Dinner Bell had dropped back last. Eaton Bells closed on The Parisian before reaching the home turn, and coming on won ’ey over two lengths from Carpentier, who beat Lueinette a length and a-hali ; then came Olympia and Dinner Bell. Time, lmin 2 4-ssec. , ST. ANDREW’S HANDICAP, Of 500sovs, second horse lOOsovs, and the third EOsovs. 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 5Mr R. Acton Adams’s br g General Advance, aged, 8.13 (J. Andrews)... 0 1— Mr W. A. Nicholl’s b g Many Kittle, 3yrs, 8.9 (D. Cotton) 0 3Mr W. Gardiner’s b g Corn Rigs, syrs, 8.2 (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 were 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 Many Kittle went up to the leader. At the far turn Corn Rigs was in charge, with Many Kittle close up. Before reaching the straight 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, lmin 40 l-ssec. GRAND STAND HANDICAP. Of 350sovs: second 70sovs and third 35sovs. Six furlongs. 6 Mr D P. Wilson, jun.’s, br m Kerb, by Markhope—Fender, 4yrs, 6.10, inc. 71b allowance (P. W. Powell) ... 1 7Mr A. G. Hill's b m Mantua, by Solferino —Rose Salterne, syrs, 7.3, inc. 71b allowance (E. Deslandes) 2 5Mr R. Graham’s b g Qeucalion, by Demosthenes—Mocking Bird, syrs, 9.3 (F. E. Jones) i 3 3Mr 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. sib allowance (P. Keene) 0 4Mr W. Stone’s b g In the Pink, 6yrs. inc. over and 71b 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 dhird 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 held 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, lmin 15 l-.ssee. . . -s ■ TAIHOA HANDICAP. >- :i Of 200.-.OVS; second 40sovs and third 20sovs. Six furlongs, . 6 Mr L. C. Hazlett’s ch m Ravenna, by Solferino —Droski, 4vrs, 8.6 (F. J. M'Kay) I 8 — Mr J. P. Murphy’s ch g Uleaborg, by Egypt—Finery, 3yrs, 9.5 (J. M'Chesney) 2 4Mr C. G. Dalgety’s br f Contempt, by Bonny Glen—Lady Disdain 3yrs, 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 5Mr R. C. Gil lie’s’s ch f Pickaninny, 3yrs, 8.3, inc. 71b allowance (L. G. Keeper) 0 10 —Mr R. Green’s ch m Ruena. syrs. 8.0, inc. 51b allowance (P. Keene) ... 0 3 Mr J. A. Holmes’s b m Gay Life, 4yrs, 8.4 (C. R. Emmerson) 0 12 — Mr L. Kelcher's b g Killoff 4yrs, 8.2 (T. Metcalf) .. ... '0 15 — Mr H. Jones’s br g Brilliant Hope, 6yrs,' 7.7, inc. 71b allowance (G. Fisher) 0 7 Mr F. M‘Kay's b g Border Knight, syrs, S.OA, inc. Alb over (R. C. M‘Le!lan) 0 ll Mr W, Smart’s ch g Bonnie Friend. 3yrs, 8.0 (D. Cotton) .. ... 0 16 — Mr T. Quirk’s b m Denizot, 4yrs, 7.7, inc. 71b allowance ... 0 14 —Mr T. Crozier’s b c Hardy Gurdy, 3yrs, 8.131 inc. ljlb overweight (J. A. Beale) 0 13— Mr H. J. Lloyd’s b g Adjustment, aged, 8.6 A, inc. 6Alb over (E. Lowe) 0 The field got away in good line, and when it had settled down' Bonnie Friend, Avispado, and Hurdy Gurdy were in 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 Uleaborg led into the straight from Avispado and Wharf tale. Ravenna held her own in the run ho.fne and won by a short length from Uleaborg, while right on the outside of the track eatne Contempt and Ruena. the panbeing almost in line with the second horse. Time, lmin 15 4-ssec. ALLANTON WELTER HANDICAP, Of 250sovs, second horse 50sovs, and the third 25sovs. One mile. 1— Mr J. C. N. Grigg’s b f Ardour, by Gay Lad—Mettle, 3yrs, 7.2, inc. 71b allowance (P. Keene) 1 9Mr G. 11. Paul’s b g Osterman, by Cronstadt —Fairy Benzie, aged, 7.4, inc. 31b allowance (A. J. Peart) ... 2 3Mr C. Gieseler’s b g Twinkle, by Varco —Ninon, 6yrs, 7.10 (O. Emmerson) 3 4Mr R. W. King’s Red Gown, aged, 10.2 (F. E. Jones) ... 0 5Mr F Shaw’s br g Eleus, aged, 9.4, inc. 71b allowance (E. Deslandes) ... 0 2 Sir G Clifford’s br g Counterstroke, * syrs. 9.9 (G. Young) 0 10— Mr R. Acton Adams’s br m Miss Muriel, svrs, 8.10 (J. Andrews) ... 0 6 Mr W. M'Kay’s b g Tin Soldier, aged, 8.3 (R C. M'Lellan) 0 7 Mr J. Christie’s b g Mirza, aged, 7.11 (E. J. Ludlow) 0
B—Mr8 —Mr W. Swale’s b g Calibration, 4yrs, 7.4, inc. 71b allowance (H. Anderton) 0 11—Mr Theo Russell’s ch m Miss Camou- , flage, 6yrs, 7.9 (C. Shaw) 0 Ardour got a shade the best of thd start, and was in front at the seven-furlong post from Counterstrolce, 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, Oounterstroke, and Mirza two lengths into the straight. Once in the straight Ardour increased her lead ana won by three lengths from Osterman, who just beat Twinkle and Eleus, whilst Tin Soldier and Red Gown were close up 'lime, lmin 41sec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 250sovs, second horse 50sovs, and the third 25sovs. Seven furlongs. 1— Messrs M‘Combe and Griffin’s b g Sunny Loch, by Sunny Lake —Afton Loch, syrs, 9.12 (A. E. Wormald) 1 4 Mr ii. Brosnahan’s ch m Bella Lake, by Sunny Lake—Showana, 4yrs, 7.0, inc. 31b allowance (A. J. Peart) ... 2 3—Mr Theo Russell’s br g Bosker Boy, by Markhope—Princess Mosca, 3yrs, 7.2 (P. Keene) ... 3 2 Mr F. Trail’s br m Lady Blissful, syrs, 7.9 (C. R. Emmerson) 0 5 Mr A. G. Hill’s b m Etta, aged, 7.1, ino. 7lb allowance (H. Anderton) ... 0 6 Mr L. C. Hazlett’s b g Lomagundi, syrs, 7.0 (F. J. M'Kay) 0 7 Mr T. Quirk’s b m Nunerrant. aged, 6.7, ino. 71b allowance (G. Fisher) ... 0 From a good start Lady Blissful was first to show out from Sunny Loch and Bella 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 home 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, lmin 28 4-ssec. LIST OF WINNING OWNERS. The following is the list of winning owners at the Summer meeting: R. Graham, £1135; L. C. Har.lett, £582 IQs; W. Stone, £4OO-; R. W. King, £350-; M'Combe and M. Griffen, £275: G. Gerard, £270; D. P. Wilson, jun., £265; J. H. Prosser. £240; J. C. N. Grigg, £215; D. Ruth yen, £210; C. Christie, £202 10s: W. Gardiner, £200; Sir G. Clifford, £145; R. C. Gillies. £140; C. G. Dalgety, £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. Holmes, £4O: W. M'Kay, £25, P. Delargey, £25; C. Giesler, £25; Theo. Russell, £25; P. Lyiicl, £2o;—total, £5325. GOVERNMENT TAXATION. The following Government taxes were paid in connection with the meeting:— Totalisaior tax,. £1446 12s 9d; dividend tax, £2604 7s: stakes tax, £532 10s; receipts tax, £53 13s 8d ; amusement tax, £165 8s 9d total taxes, £4802" 12s 2d. AUCKLAND RACES. First Day—Tuesday, December 26. The Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting opened at EUerstie in fine but dull weather.- The Governor-General and Lady Jellicoe were present. The racing was good and the course was in line order, despite the recent rain. Th totalisator handled £123,355 10s, a decrease of £7763 compared with last Cup day. Results:—■ SHORTLAND PLATE, Of 650sovs. One mile. Viyella 7.2 (Hobson) 1 Para 7.2 ... 2 Sheffield, 7.7 ... ... : 3 Also started: Danger Zone 8.2, Joy Ride 8.2. Marble Glass 8.2, Nightraider 8.2, Peter Maxwell 8.2, Conflict 7.11, Far North 7.7, Ruapapa 7.7, Llanelly 7.2. Viyella went to the front at an early stage, and with Para and Sheffield in close attendance showed the way into the straight. _ Para made a strong effort in the straight, but she had no chance with Viyella, who romped home five lengths in front. Para was two lengths in front-of Sheffield, with Danger Zone fourth. Time, lmin 39sec. GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, Of 15C0sovs. Six furlongs. Tukia, by Absurd-Tahua, 8.5 • (M ‘Carten) 1 Razz'.e Dazzle, 8.5 2 Murihaupo, 8.10 3 Also started: Bathos 8.10, Orofino £.5, Queen March 8.5, Top Score 8.5, Mild blind 8.5. Tukia jumped off nicely, and working herself into the lead she showed the way throughout, winning by three lengths from Razzle Dazzle, with tw-o lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 15 l-ssee ROBINSON HANDICAP, Of 500sovs. Seven furlongs. Bright Day, 7.0 (Thompson) ... ... 1 Santiago, 8.0 .... ... 2 Te Akitai, 7.3 ... ... 3 Also started: Euphoria 8.7, Gleneairn 8.6, Lady Glissas 7.10, Polini 7.7, Lady Patience 7.7, Vindictive 7.7, Election 7.5, Florent 7.5,’ General Rose 7.5, Kahikatea 7.3 Bright Light 7.3, Flying Planet 7.0, Potoanui 7.0, Star of Fate 7.0. After Potoanui had carried the field along to the distance Bright Light shot up, and in an interesting finish with Santiago, who got up next the rails Bright Light won by a neck ; two and a-halt lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 27 2-ssec. AUCKLAND CUP. Of 3Coosovs. Two miles. Scion, 8.2 (M'Carten) 1 Insurrection, 8.3 .... 2 Income, 8.8 3 Also started: Royal Star 8.5, Winning Hit 8.0, Royal Box 7.13, Forest Gold 7.9, King’s Trumpeter 7.8, Marble Slab 6.12, Sycorax 6.9, Boomerday 7.2, Archie 6.9, Glen Canny 6.9, Muraahi 6.8, Equitable 6.7, Martial Dawn 6.7, Poteen 6.7. Winning Bit went into the lead at the end of half a miie, and with Boomerday as his nearest attendant he had two lengths’ advantage at the back stretch. Boomerday got closer to his rival at the seven-furlongs post, but Winning Hit drew away again, and the sou of Autumnus carried the -field along at a slashing pace up the back and across the top stretch, where Insurrection, Income, and Scion ’improved iheir positions. Winning Hit was first round the home turn, and showed the way up to the distance, but before that was reached Insurrection had the measure cf Sir George Clifford’s horse, and then Income challenged. At the half-dis-tance Scion came on the scene with a brilliant run next the rails, and heading
Insurrection a dozen strides from the post he dre v away and won by a neck. Income, who was third, was separated by a similar distance, end then came Muraahi. Time, 3mm 26 2-ssee. GRAFTON HURDLES. Of 600sovs. Two miles. Maud Wilson, 9.0 (Rennie) 1 Silverton, 9.0 2 Snake, 2 Id 3 Also started: No Bother 11.2, Explorer 11.2, Hyginas 10.13, Passin’ Through 10.12, Passenger 10.5, Shellshock 10.5. Paddington Green 9.13, Battlesong 9.8, Marconi 9 0, Totara Jack 9.0, Tenacious 9.0. Miss Melva 9.0, Multiplane 9.0, Never Despair 9 0. Maud Wilson was always prominent. Snake got on terms with her on two occas'ons. but she struck him off each time. Maud Wilson won by a length and a-half, a similar distance between second and third. Explorer was fourth. Time, 3min 43 2-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, Of 1400sovs. Six furlongs. Royal Blood, 7.0 (Keesing) 1 Glentruin, 9.8 2 Pavo, 8.9 3 Also started: Sclfanello 9.12, The Hawk 9.8, Dovelet 8.9, Highland 8.7. Golden Bubble 8.4, Epitaph 8.3, Lady Ridicule 7.5, Gold Light; 7.5, Prince Abbey 7.5, Tactful 6.11, Landslide 6.11, Shebang 6.7, Broad-w-ood 6.7, Bretland 6.7, Whitianga 6.7, r Finelli 6.7. Royal Blood led after the first furlong. Glentruin came with a iate run and just failed to get up. Royal Blood winning by a ne:-k; the third horse <was two and a-half lengths away. The Hawk was fourth Time, lmin 12 3-ssec. NURSERY HANDICAP, - Of 6Cosovs. Five furlongs. Ransack, 7.3 (Bagby) 1 Avonlea, 8.5 2 Laughing Stock, 7.7 3 Also started: York Abbey 8.3, Deluge 8.3, White Comet 7.6, Muria 7.6, Archibald 7.2, Pompev 7.2, Sleepy Sol 6.7. Ransack led practically throughout and won bv four lengths; the third horse a neck away. Time, lmin lsec. » CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, Of 600sovs. One mile. Enthusiasm, 8.4 (M'Carten) ... ... 1 Tama-a-roa, 7.11 2 Lucius, 7.4 - ... 3 Also started: Alfort 7.11, Ares 7.11, Refinement 6.13, Royal Abbey 6.13, Bumptious 6.13, M. O’Rorke 6.11, Sir Otway 6.7. Canowindra 6.7, Mountain Lion 6.7. Lucius was on early leader. Enthusiasm came away well in the straight and won by three-quar-ters of a length, the third horse being a length away. Time, lmin 38sec. MANAWATU RACES. First Day—Tuesday, December 26. The Manawatu Racing Club's meeting opened in fine weather, but light showers fell after the third race. There was a large attendance, and the track was in perfect order. An outsider, Paoanui, won the Cup in great style. The favourite, Marqueieur, ran badly. Admiral Codrington was prominent early in the race, and finished in the ruck. In the Eitzherbert Handicap Chimera was always well up, and won , brilliantly. The totalisator investments were £52,632, against £58,132 last year. An innovation rioted favourably by sportsmen was the placing of the riders and places over the horse’s numbers on the totalisator, enabling all particulars regarding the race to be seen at x a glance, r lags were at halfmast in memory of the late Mrs Waltei Johnston (Highden). Results : — 1 TRIAL PLATE, of 150 soys. Seven furlongs'.—Red Cherry, 7.10' (C. Reed), 1; AUmiramba 7.10 (R. Hunt), 2; Bonny Louisa, 7.10 (J. Barry), 3. Also ran: Daubepines 8.5, Elvaette 8.5, Fran Hikoia 8.5, Peepoday 8.5, Panache 8.0," Sensible 8.5, Venetian Bonomel 7.10, Kili'oe 7.10, Lady Passenger 7.10. Won by a neck, with a length separating second and third. Bonomel was fpurth. Time, lmin 29 Dssec. Kilroe was favourite. TOKOMARU HURDLES HANDICAP, of 250sovs. One mile and three-quarters.-Demagogue, 10.6 (Hunt). 1; Te Maire. 10.9 (Corbett), 2; Sir Fanciful, 10.6, 3. Also ran: Fisher 11.5. Wamba 11.8, Black Art 10.6, Goldscene 9.10. Won by five lengths, two lengths between second and third. Black Art was fourth. Time, 3min 4soc. Black Art was favourite. GILLIES HACK HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—Fleeting (Dixon), 1; Wake Gp, 8.8 (B. Morris),. 2: Hyt.inus, 7.3 (Garrett), 3.. Also ran: Mark Over 8.5, Communicate 8.3, Princess Fran 7.13. Bonibrook 7.12, Atapo 7.11, Gold Star 7.11, GaietyGirl 7.8. Tekuri 7.8. Entre Nous 7.0. March On 6.12, Novoko 6.12, Panim 6.12. Woletta 6.9. Won by half a length, the same distance between second and third. Time, lmin ISsec. Te Kuri was fourth, and Fleeting was favourite. MANAWATU CUP, Of lOOOsovs. One mile and a-half. Paoamii, 7.8 (H. Griffiths) ... 1 dissertation, 7.0 (D. Gunn) . 2 Merry Day, 8.1 (L. G. Morris) 3 Also ran: Marqueleur 9.6, Admiral Godrington 8.11, Sanart 8.6, Bonnie Heather 8.3, Festivity 8.1, iSlcotch Mixture 6.13, Panller 6.7. Dissertation made most of the running from Paoanui, with Merry Day handy, and .in an exciting finish from the distance Paoanui won by a head. Merry Day being half a neck away third. Festivity was fourth. Time, 2m,in 38 3-ssee. Marqueteur was favourite. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 250sovs.' Five furlongs. —Civility, 7,5 (Dixon), 1;, Benmure, 8.0! (L. G, Morris), 2; Misgovern, 7.11 (Barry), 3. Also ran: Bonlita 7.5. Blonde 7.0, Enthuse 7.0. Won by two 'and a-half lengths, one length between second and third. Bionue was fourth. Time, lmin 2 3-ssec. Civility was favourite. TARARUA WELTER, of 200sov S . One mile and 55 yards.—Martulla, 8.3 (L. G. Morris), 1; Happy Days, 8.2 (E. Manson), 2; Waipatu, 9.2 (W. Young), 3.. Also ran: Pleasure 9.3, Pink Rose 8.11, Kaotane 8.9, Redloguc 8.8, Good Mark 8.8, Sweet Song 7.11, Silver Stride 7.11, Rimutaka 7.11. Won by two lengths, one length between second and third. Good Mark was fourth. Time, lmin 45 3-ssec. Waipatu was favourite. FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, of sCosovs. Six furlongs.—Chimera, 8.11 (Stowe), 1 ; Irapuka, 8.6 (Manson), 2; Valerie, 7.12 (Barry), 3. Also ran: Statuette 9.3. Passionless 7.13, Ambition 7.13, Capping Day 7.5, Astinome 7.1, Jackaroo 6.7. Jackaroo led to the straight, where Chimera and Irapuka came through, and in a good run the former won by half a length. Valerie, who finished fast, was two lengths away third. Ambition was fourth. Time, lmin Msec. Chimera was favourite. GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of dOflsovs. One mile and 55 yards.—C'leasaiita, 7.13 (J. Barry). 1; Zouave, 7.7 (C. Reed). 2; Little lliver, 3.5 (Stowe), 3. Also started: Prin-
temps 8.13, Cold Steel 8.5, Correspondent 7.13, Hyra* 7.8, Battle Knight 7.6, Nursing Sister 7.5, Barleycorn 6.13. Blissfulness 6.12, Sonnino 6.12, American Beauty 6.9. Kura 6.9. Won by half a length ; a similar distance between second and third. Nursing Sister was fourth. Time, lmin 44 4-ssec. Cleasanta was favourite. Second Day—Wednesday. Dixemeer gj. The second day of the Manawatu Racing Club was opened in beautiful weather, but slight rain fell after the sixth race. Tho attendance was good, and the going perfect. Totalisator investments, £37,439, against £52,228 last year. Results: KELVIN HANDICAP, of 200sovs. On® mile and 55 yards.—Five Eighths, 8.0 (Gunn), 1; Iviibird, 9.5 (M'C'arten). 2: Helen Rufus, 8.8 3. Also ran: Martulla 8.11, Pantler 8.5, Pink Rose 8.3. Sweet Song 7.3, Panache 7.0. Won by a length: a head between second and third. Martulla waa favourite. TE MATAI HURDLES, of 200sovs. One mile and three-quarters.—Sir Fanciful, 10.5 (Burt), 1; Demagogue, 11.8 (Thompson), 2; Black Art, 10.5 (M'Swcouey), .3. Also ran: Fisher 10.3, Te Maire 10.13, Wamba 10.5, Goldscene 9.10. Won by three lengths; a neck between second and third. Tirfie, 3min 14sec. Goldscene was fourth. HIGIJDEN HACK HANDICAP, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—Vitella, 7.4 (Garret), 1; Loyal Maid, 7.4 (Dixon). 2: Hvtinus, 7.5 (D. Butler). 3. Also started: Projector 9.0, Fleeting 8.6, Communicate 8.7. Comic 7.13, Atapo 7.9, Bonibrook 7.9, Veloeiform 7.8, Bonny Louisa 6.13, Entre Nous 6.11, Novoko 6.9. Won by a nec-k; half a length between second and Ihird. Fleeting waa fourth. Time, lmin losec. Fleeting va* favourite. '■ HANDICAP. Of 700sovs. One mile and a-quurter. Sunart, 8.7 (Barry) .. .. 1 Zouave, 7.1 (Dunn) 2 Printemps, 8.5 (C. Reed) 3 Also ran: Admiral Codrington 8.12. Paoanui 8.8, Dissertation 7.7, Mark Time 7.3, Scotch Mixture 7.1. The latter led most of th® way, but Sunart came through below the distance and won very easily by three length*; two lengths between second and third. Paoanui was fourth. Time, 2niin 6 2-ssec. The winner was a hot favourite. PALMERSTON NORTH STAKES, Of 750sovs. AV.f.a. Six furlongs. Tamatete, 9.0 (M’Carten) 1 Rational, 10.0 (B. Morris) 2 Good Sport, 8.9 (M'FlynnJ .. .. 3 Also ran: Statuette 8.10. The winner won oil the wav and won with the greateet of ease by a length: six lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 13 l-ssec. The winner v.-as favourite. TERRACE HACK WELTER HANDICAP , of 200sovs. Seven furlongs.—Tussore, 8.5 (Oliver), 1; Rimutaki, 7.7 ißrodie). 2; R-sdlogue, 8.0 (M'Flvnn), 3. Also ran: Basso 8.10, Princess Fran 8.2. Goldstar 5.2, Native Queen 7.12, Aenctian 7.7. AY on by a length; two lengths between second and third. Princess Fran was fourth. Time, lmin 2e 3-ssec. Good Mark was favourite. HIMITANGI WELTER HANDICAP, of 250sovs. One mile and 55 yards.—Lit'tl® River, 9.3 (Stowe), 1: Correspondent, 8.8, (nima), 2; Battle Knight, 7.13 (Dunn) 3. Also ran: Hyrax 8.2, Nursing Sister " 8.1, Railand /. 13, Beloved 7.7, A\ aipatu 7.7, Kuia 1.7. AA on by three lengths; one length between second and third. Railand was fourth. Time, lmin 45sec. AVaipahi was favourite. AAVAPUNI HANDICAP, of 400sovs. Six •furlougs.—Miss Rene, 6.7 (N. Butler) 1; Irapuka, 9.0 (T. Manson), 2; Passionless, 7.13 (B. Morris), .3. Also ran: Peneus 8.11, Birkie 7.11, Capping Day 7.5, Astinome 7.1, Barleycorn 6.7, Jakaroo 6.7, Island 6.7. Wen by two lengths; the same distance between second and third. Birkie was fourth. Tim«t lmin 14sec. Peneus’ was a hot favourite. TARANAKI RACES. First Day—Tuesday, December 26. The Taranaki Jockey Club meeting opened in fine but dull -weather. The attendance waa large, and the going good. The totalisator handled £2l 574, as compared with £31,354 on the same day last year. Results : HUATOKI PLATE. AV.f.a. Seven furlongs. —Frizzier (AA*. Pine) 1, Sunny A’ale 2, Thunderclap 3. Also ran: Banogue, Maniania, Pattern, Oturi. Royal Tar, Roche, Nuknmai, Ratapiko. AVon by a length _ th eeparts of a length between second and third. Time, lmin 31 4-ssec. STEAVARDS’ HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Mixture, 8.0 (AY. Pine), 1; Cammy, 7.3, 2; Skylight, 8.1, 3. Also,ran: Nemalin’e 8.0, F.fe and Drum 7.9, Camp Bird 7.2, Interest 7.10. Won by a length; half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 29sec. RAHOTU HURDLES. One mile and »- half and 100yds.—Malingerer, 11.10 (N. K. M'Donell), 1: Kareao. 10.11, 2; Savory, 9.0. 3. Also ran: Mimiwhangata 10.0, Dead Sweet 9.12, Polthogue 9.5, Edenholm 9.0, liallowvonia 9.0. AA’on by half a length; a neck between second and third. Time, 2min 56scc. -BOROUGH JUVENILE HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Mountain Bell, 7.0 (H. K. Alexander), 1; Kileoo, 7.6, 2; Snatcher, 9.0, 3. Also ran: Yoma 7.11, Erin's King, 7.1 L AA’on by a neck. Time, lmin 3sec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter. Rouen, 9.4 (AA'_ Pine) 1 Complex, 7.3 ; ». .. ... H Goldplane, 7.7 ... .. .. .. .. 3 Also ran: Stork Eerie 6.12. Won by a neck; half a length b.tween second and third. Time, -2min llscc. LEPPERTON AVELTER HANDICAPSeven, furlongs.—Euchre, 10.0 (AA'. Pine), 1; Lockson. 9.12, 2; Price, 9.3, 3. Also ran: Halcyon 9.8. AVon by half a length ; a head between second and third. Time, lmin Sisco. TIKORANGI STAKES. All 6.0. Five furlongs.—Halgina (M. Conway) 1. Mountain Oro 2. Utakura 3. Also ran: Ilori, Hv.sker, Ben Nevis, Miss Beauforte, Otapawa, Canpole, Ganui, Sanfranette, Security, Mi** Micky, Carabine, R.bbonwork. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 3 2-ssec. . FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Sunny Jim, 7.3 (A. Flower), 1 ; Pouma. 70, 2; Crossfire, 6.7. 3. Also ran; Roman 7.10, Santorini 7.3, Big Push 7.1, Leithiield 6.12. Won by a length. Time, lmin 15sec. Second Day—Wednesday, December 27. The Taranaki Jockey Club meeting was concluded in dull weather. The course was in good order, and th? attendance wafi good. The total sator handled £21,978 as compared w th £25,616 10s for the same day last year, making £45,552 for the meeting, as compared’’with £57,000 last year. Results: FITZROY HANDICAP. Seven furlong*. —Thunderclap, 7T (Shore), 1; Sunny Vale, 8.8, 2; Fuzzier. 9.0, 3. Also ran: Royal Tar. Won by five lengths. No time taken. INGLEWOOD HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Pouma, 7.6 (Edwards), 1; Hipo. 8.1, 2; Leithfield, 6.10, 3. Also ran: Inah 8A Santorini 7.2, Big Pusli 7.0, Crossfire 6.9, Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 15 4-s®eo.
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 Bell 7.10, Kilcoo 7-10, Erin’s Xing 7.3. Wen by half a length. Tims, lai n 3 2 ssec. TARATA HACK HURDLES. One mile and a-ha!f and IOJ yards.—Manina, 9.2 . (M’Donell), 1; Ohini. 90, 2; Mimiwhangata, ; 9.10, 3. A’so ran : Banogue 10.1, Husk* r 9.7, Savory 9.10. Kldenliolm 9.0, Hollow 9.0, Roche 9.0,' Minor 9.0. Wen by three lengths. Time, 2min 56 2-ss:c. NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP, of 225sovs. One mile and 100 yards.—Roman, 7.7 (Alexander). 1; Karaoo, 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, lmin 51 l-ssec. SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, of 150sovs. Six furlongs.—Miss Beauford, 7.11 (lambeit), 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, lmin 16sec. URUTI WELTER HACK HANDICAP. One mile and 110 yards.—Gammy, 810 (Conway). 1; Skylight, 8 12, 2; Price, 8.3, 3. Also ran: Lockscp 9.0, Interest 8.5, Halcyon 85, Lady Sweet 8.0. Won by five lengths. Time, lmin 53sec. WAREA HACK STAKES. Weight Sst. Six furlongs.—Ben Nevis (W. E. Pine) 1, San Franette 2, Mountain Ore 3. Also ran: Utakura. Loved One, Fire Brigade, Security, Miss Mickey, Ribbon work. Won by a neck. Time, lmin Usee. WESTLAND RACES. Fibst Day—Tuesday, Decemeer 26. The Westland Racing Club’s summer meeting opened in splendid weather. There was a large attendance and the couiso was in capital order. The totalisator handled £11,455, a decrease of £468 as against the first day last year. There was an unfortunate accident before the last rate. Bonecto while doing a pre.iminary bolted*, and after galloping round the course oollided wit-h Sir Huon. The latter bad hm back injured, and had to be destroyed. Neither of the jockeys nor Bonecto was injured. Results:— GOLDSBOROUGH HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Barmaid, 7.9, 1; Bestir, 8.7, 2, Timepiece, 8.1, 3. Also ran: Rosevear Woodrow 8.3, Divorce 7.13, Caliburn 7.-, Mysticform 7.10. Won by two lengthsfour lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 18sec. PROVINCIAL HANDICAP. Six furlongs and a-ha.f.—Probate, 9.1, 1; Prince Ferouz, 7.12, 2; Le Forte, 8.1, 3. Also ran: Embezzler 7.10. War Unit 7.0. Won easily by half a length: five lengths between second and third Time, lmin 23 2-seec. PACIFIC HURDLES. Two miles and three-quarters.—Strayshot, 10.3, 1; All Serene, 10.2, 2; Black N'ght, 10.2, 3. Arso ran: Headlong 9.1, Lady Pallas 9.0. Headfell at th; second hurd.e, but was uninjured. Won by a length; lour lengths between second and third. Time, 3mm SS HOKITIKA HANDICAP. One mile and a-quarter.—Mvthoogy, 9.10, 1; Kilmoon. 8.11, 2; Caverock, 9.3, 3. Also ran; Warl.ke 810 M-ssland 7.12, Amendment 7.0. A fir.e race. Won by half a length; one length and a-half between second and third, dims, 2min 13sec. _ , , CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. Five furlongs -and a-half.—Paphian, 87, 1; Kikini, 8.12, 2; Weary Willie, 8.9. 3. Also ran: Matareka {coupted with K. kini) 7.13, Sam-arang 8.12, Counter Attack 8.9, Em.rald Gem 8.2, Sunbath 7.11, Lyroa 74, Marauder 7.1, Kukumi 7.9, Demonstrate 7.0. Won easily by two lengths; a length between second and th.rd. Time, irnin lOscc. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.— Balefire, 8.12, 1; Roniform, 8.10, 2; Cheer Up, 9.0. 3. Also ran: Tiranga 8.12, War Tax 811, Grand Duchy 8.2, Missrule 8.4, Elixir 8.0. Won by two lengths; two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 31 4-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Six furlongs Probate, 9.10, 1; Carnbrae, 7.12, 2; Lord Ashlea, 9.0, 3. Also ran: Wild Night 83. Won easily by a length; the third horsjt. being a length away. No time given GOLDFIELDS HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Grm Joke, 9.6, 1; Bonecto, 7.12, 2; Tantalus, 9.8, 3. Also ran; Sir Huon 8.7, Stoepholm 7.9, War Unit 7.0. Won by a nose, the third hor3o being a length away. Time, lmin 2!saec. Second Day — Wednetday, December 27. For the Westlard Racing Club’s second day the weather was showery in the morning, increasing after 1 o’clock to a howling northwest gale at its worst. When the last race was run the course was v:ry heavy. The attendance was excellent, considering the conditions. The totalisator bandied £7210, making £18,705 a 3 against £24,362 last year. Results: STAFFORD HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 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, lmin 20 l-ssee. COUNTY HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.— Tantalus, 8.5. 1; Steepbolm. 7.10, 2; M’.ssland, 79, 3. Also ran: Embezzler 8.0, Mysticform 7.13. Won easily by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 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 ran: All Serene 11.13, War Tax 10.7, Lady Pallas 9.2, Cash man 9.0. A fine race Won by a length. Time, 3min. WESTLAND CUP. One mile. Prince Ferouz, 7.12 1 Caverock, 8.5 2 Cheer Up, 7.10 3 Also ran: Mythology 10.13, Probate 9.4, Kilmoon 9.2, Kikini 8.10, Balefire 8.6, Amendment 6.12. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 54sec. SUMMER HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a-balf. —Lyro9, 6.12, 1; Demonstrate, 7.13, 2; Paphian, 9.5, 3. Also ran: Samarang 8.10, Matareka 7.12, Sunbath 7.11. Won easily by it lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin ltteec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. Six furlongs and a-half. —Misiule, 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 lengtlis between second and third Time, lmin 25 2-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Counter Attack, 8.7, 1; Bestir, 9.6, 2; Weary Willie 8.10. 3. Also ran: Timepiece 7.2. Won bv a length. Time- lmin 23sec. * FINAL HANDICAP. Six furlongs and ahalf. —Bonecto, 8.3, 1; Roniform, 8.7, 2; Missland, 8.7, 3. Won easily. Time, lmin 39 2-ssec. WAIPUKURAU RACES. The Waipukurau races were held on the •6th nit. in perfect weather before a large
attendance. The totalisator investments were £10,190, against £8717), when tho meeting was held at Poiangabau. 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 Coin 8.4, and Glare 7.13. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 17 2-ssec. CHRISTMAS HACK HANDICAP, of lOGsovs. .Seven furlong3.—Revelry, 7.7, 1; Western Boom, 7.11, 2; Theic, 9.2, 3 Also started; Queen’s Ferry 8.10. Won by a bead. Time, lmin 32 2-ssec. AMALGAMATION HANDICAP, of 200sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—C. L. Ferguson’s b g Orawia, by 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, 4yrs, 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 furlongs.—Tonga t-ofoa, 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-ssec. 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, lmin 30 4-ssec. BRAEBURN WELTER, of lSQsovs. Once round.—Palm Oil, 10.7, 1; Oak Rose. 9.0, Royal Gift, 10.6, 3. Also started: Kail 10.2. \\ on by a neck. Time, 2min 2 4-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 150sovs. Six furlong’s.— Crown Star, 6.7, 1: Mo-rose, 9.1, 2; Makere, 9.8, 3. Also started: Civilform 10.5, Hepta 8.3, Toat-aua 7.10. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 15sec. LAKE HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—Arataura, 8.3, 1; Magistrate, 8.13. 2; Tongatotoa, 8.0, 3. Also start-eci: Silver longue, 9.6, Tout Bon 8.1, Marcus 7.3, and Crown Jester 7.3. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 15 l-sr*;c. AUCKLAND TROTS. Fir3T Day—Wednf, day, December 27. The Auckland Trotting Club’s summer meeting was opened in fine weather. The track was in good order. There was a large attendance, including the Prime Minister. The totalisator handled £73,149 10s, compared with £75,443 10s for the corresponding day last year Results: INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, of 300sovs. One mile and a-half.—De Why, 48yds (Kininmont), 1; Gineta, 12yds, 2; Huia Girl, 48yds, 3. Also ran: Rosalie Patch limit, Fiat limit, Reta Huon limit, Favour Royal limit, Lord Roberts 12, Wilton Wilkes 12, Pincchild 12, Fairbairn 24, Nikora 24, Mat Patch 36, Salesman 36, Sunrise 36, Bon Bon 72, Wimmera King 120. A good race between the first and second horses. Won by a length and aquarter; eight lengths between second and third. Reta Huon was fourth. Time, 3min 36 2-ssec. DECEMBER HANDICAP, of 300sovs. One mile and a-half.—Bonny Logan, 12yds (Holmes, jun.), 1; Dillon Shine, 12yds, 2; Her Ladyship, limit, 3. Also ran: Golden Park limit, Le Mortal limit, Le Rothschild limit, Directive limit, Boycott limit, Irish Bell Hjnit, Silvery Moon limit, Silver Lining limit, Wild Daisy limit, Pani 12yds, Gold Flake 12, Our Patch 12, Levrine 12, Sidelight 12, Glenoc 12, Wairemana 48, Cool Time (late Blue Bell) 72, Red Star 72. Won by a length and a-half; two lengths between second and third. .R-ed Star was fourth. Time, 3min 32 2-ssec. \ AUCKLAND TROTTING CUP, Of 2000sovs. Two miles. Minton Derby, limit (Riddle) .. 1 Comedy Chief, 24yds 2 Great Hope, limit 3 Also ran: Kewpie limit, Don Wild limit, Pedro Pronto 12yds, Woodvale 12, First Carbine 24, Blue Mountain King 24, Grand Voyage 36, Dean Dillon 36, Snowsboe 36, Steel Bell 36, Gold Boy 48, Moneymaker 48, Nita Bell 48, Clarrie Derby 48, Globe Derby 60. A great race between the placed horses. Minton Derby led practically throughout and withstood great challenges ’from Great Hope, then Comedy Chief, in the straight, and won by halt a length; a head separating the second and third horses. The fourth was two lengths away. Time, 4min 32 l-ssec. PARNELL HANDICAP, of 350sovs. Two miles. —Mutu, 12yds (Orange),. 1; Bundaberg, 12yds, 2; Wimmera King, 12 yds, 3. Also ran: Buz Buz limit, Wild Nut limit, Nipper 24yds, Succory 24, Haricot 108, First Fashion 180, Logan Quean 180. An exciting finish, heads separating the placed horses. Haricot was fourth. Time, 4min 51sec. GREAT NORTHERN TROTTING DERBY', Of lOOOsovs. One mile and a-half. Acron (J. Kennerley) 1 Bonny Logan 2 Akuriri 3 Also ran: La Fayette and Rose Pointer. A fine -race. Ahuriri led to the distance. Acron and Bonny Logan challenged, the former winning by a head. Ahuriri, who broke under pressure, was a neck away. Rose Pointer was fourth. Time, 3min 29 l-ssec. _ GREAT NORTHERN HANDICAP, of 403sovs. —All Bell, 48yds (J. Padt-on), 1; Lady D amors, 12, 2; Lady Evelyn, limit, 3. Also ran: Albert Patch limit, Medway limit, Rothcbili 12, Pitaroa 36, Strategy 36, Alto Chimes 36, William I 48, Lord. Minto 48, Prize Pearl 48, Goldstream 48. A good finish. Won by a neck; one length and ahalf between second and third. Time, 2miu 12 2-os-u ROWE HANDICAP, Of lOOOsovs. Two miles. Aerial Bingen, 36yds (Orange) .. .. 1 A 1 Mack, 120yds 2 Delville Wood, 84vds 3 Also ran: Roi Alto limit. Appeal limit, Dillon S limit, Succory limit, Black Rust limit, Bundaberg limit, Bluewood 12yda, Normica Heir 24, Horn 24, Grattan Abbey 24, Pyramus 36, Hint 48, My Junior 48, Stormy Y’oyage .108, Speculator 103, Wild Lad 144, Homeleigli Dick 144. A great finish. Won by a head; a length between second and third. Bluewood was fourth. Time, 4min STWIELIERS HANDICAP, of 350sovs. One mile.—Great Bingen, 12yds (J. Kennerley), 1; Great Britain, limit, 2; Prince Poole, limit, 3. Also ran: Bingen Wilkes limit, Rockaway 12, Lena Patch 12, Brendo 12, Mint's Boy 12, Lenglen 12, Van Cap 12, Nita Wood 24, Jimmy Richmond 12, Harold Junior 24, Queen Chimes 12, St. Lucia Lad 36, Jayes Bell 36, Conscript 36, Wakanui 36, Duke Whips 48, Bronze Patch 48, Promenade 48, Minston 60. Won on the post by a n:ck; two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 16 4-ssec. ASHBURTON TROTS. There was beautiful weather for the Ashburton Trotting Club’s summer meeting, held on the 26th ult. The track was in good order and the attendance was very large. The totalisator handled £25,651, against £26,091 last year. Results:
ADVANCE HANDICAP (Harness). Class 3.45. One mile and a-half. Tui Russell, scr, 1. Trenand, scr, 2; L ading Lady, scr, 3. Also ran: Jimmy Chimes scr, Schoolmate scr. Percy Dillon scr, Peggy Logan scr, Bill Rich scr. Stunt Artist scr, Ella Locanda scr, Olwyn scr, Jimmy Bingen scr, Riot scr, Lucy Pointer scr. Fireman 24yds, B M Nash 60yds. Won by 10 lengths. Time, 3m!n 32 3-ss.ee. MITCHAM HANDICAP (Saddle), Unhoppled trotters. One mile and a-half. Burnie scr, 1; Ch rry Whips 60yds, 2; Galindo Brook, 72yds, 3. Also ran: Liana scr. Handsome Jack 9oyds (coupled), Grand Dillon scr, Chaucer scr, General Derby scr, Vigorous 48yds, Corw-ar 72yds, Bushranger 96yd3, Real Lady 96yds, the First 120yds, Beeswing 120yds, Wonder Why 132yds. Won by a short head; s:x lengths between se or.d and third. Time, 3min 41.ee. ASHBURTON TROTTING CUP (Harness), of 750SOVS. Class 4.38. Two miles Childe Poir ter, 21yds, 1; Star Queen, 4Syds, 2; ViLo, 108yds, 3. Also ran: Prince Lyons scr, Grand Denver scr (coupled), Route s Drift scr, Clamm e scr, Oakrut scr, Hayseed scr, Oratorio scr, Co enut 12yds, Ben Mac 12yds, Ouimet 36yds, Sympathy 35yds, Jack Arrah 48yds, Partner 60yds. Von by a h:-ad; two lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 34 l-sscc M LEAN HANDICAP (Saddle). Cla s 3.0. One mile and a-quarter. —Reta s Greeting, 24yds, 1; Glenaray, 12yds, 2; Grandee, scr, 3. Also ran: Herd Laddie scr, Macusnla scr. Ocean Spray scr, Mary Galindo 12yds, Fernmoor 21yds, YVastewocd 24yds, Salcombe 36yds. Locanda -Mac 49yd3, Localism 48yds. YVon by half a length; eight lengihs between second and third. Time, 2mm 55 2-ssec. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP (Harness). Class 3.33. One mile and a-half. —Event, scr- 1; Oratorio, 24yds 2; Guy Fawkes, scr, 3 Also ran: Lci'a Denver scr, Lackiewood 24vds Silver Locanda 24yds, Proud Bogan 36yds, Saint’s Bell 36yds, Latona 60yds. Won by three lengths. Time, 3min 27 2 ss:c. BOXING DAY HANDICAP (Harness). Class 2.50. One m : 'e and a-quarter.—Logan Chief, 24yds, 1; Lady Swithin, 36yds, 2; Lndv Joan, 12yds, 3. Also ran: Prince Lyons scr, Eorite's Dr ft scr, Hayseed scr. Coil scr, Thea scr, Trooper Dillon 24yds, Legacy 24, Tli e Dingo 36yds, Prnevale 36yds, Albert Cling 84yds. Won by two lengths. TI PREsTd\nT”S HANDICAP (Harness). Unhoppled trotters. Class 4.55 Two miles!—W onder- Why. 48yds, 1; Marvolo, 36yds 2; Kola Bell, 4Syds, 3. Also ran. Johnnie Bells scr, Bushranger scr, Hostage scr, Peter M'M'Uan 12yds, Peter the First 24vds Arbitral Derby .'6yds, Two Be.ls 48yds, St. Anthony 60yds. Won by four lengths! a s’milar distance between second and tniia. FINAL HANDICAP (Saddle). Class 2.19. One mile.— ldris, 24yds, 1; Olive Huon, 12yc a, 2 • Bon Wilkes, 12yds, 3. Also ran: Proud Flsie scr Neweourt scr, Florence La Badio scr Sympathy 4Syds, Hiram Galindo 49yds (coupled). Won by three-quarters of a length; half a length between second and third. Time, 2min 15 2-ssec. GORE TROTS. The Gore Trotting Club’s annual meeting was held on the 26tli ult. in glorious weather. There was a good atiendance, good fields, and good racing. The totalisator investments amounted to £17,703 10s, as against £18,212 last year. R:suHn: NOY T ICE HANDICAP (harness). Class 3.50. One mile and a-half.—Quo Vadi3. limit. 1; Red Admiral, 12 yds behind, 2; Kinness, limit 3. Scratched: Bellwond. Divine Bells, Dixie Dillon, Edith Charlotte. Jean Mae, Sundowner. Won by eight lengths. Time, 3min 43 sec. CROYDON HANDICAP (saddle). Class 3.55. One mile and a-half.—Roger Wilkes, limit, 1: Ardwood. 12yds behind. 2; Lady Ellwood, 12yds behind, 3. Scratched: Wild Spec, Anvil Chimes. Won by 20 lengths Time. 3min 47 4-ssec. GORE TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP (harness). Class 4.50. Two miles.—Countryman, 36yd3 behind, 1; Fashion Queen, 72vds behind, 2; Lenamhor. 24yds behind, 3. All started Won by a length. Time, 4min 44 3-ssec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP (harness). Class 3.42. One mile and a-half.—Dillon Wilkes, 24yds behind, 1; Golden Nut. limit. 2; Yen. limit, 3. Scratched: Harold’s Treasure, Mountain Chimes. Won by half a length. True. 3min 29sec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (saddle). Class 2.24. One mile. —First Toll, limit, 1; Marvin Mac, 24vds behind, 2; Van Director, 12yds, behind, 3. Scratched: Kilmarnock, Huia Bird. Won by five lengths. Time, 2min 19sec. SOUTHLAND JUVENILE STAKES (harness). One mile and a-quarter.—Mountain Chimes. 36yds behind, 1; Lou Thorpe, limit. 2; Kennyson, limit, 3. Scratched: Homer, Western Don. YVon by four lengths. Time, 2jnm 58sec. MATAURA HANDICAP (harness). Class 5.10. Two miles. —M’Kinney Mac, limit, 1; Billy Moor. 24yds behind. 2; Queen Wilkes limit, 3. Scratched: General Quincey, Lady Ellwood, Underviewer. Won by eight lengths. Time, smin 9sec. FINAL HANDICAP (harness). One mile and a-quarter.—Countryman, 48yds behind, 1; Huia Bird, 24yds. behind, 2; Honest Ned, limit, 3. Scratched: La France. Fashion Queen, Koniniwood. Won by a neck. Time, 2min 52sec. WESTPORT TROTS. First Day — Tuesday, December 26. For the first day of the Westport Trotting Club’s mid-summer meeting there was fine weather, and a large attendance. The totalisator handled £9829, as against £9507 on the first day last year. Results: SEDDONVILLE HANDICAP (in harness). One mile and a-half.—Future, scr., I; Grey Dawn, 72yds behind, 2; Mercadante, scr., 3. Scratched: Comet. Won all the way by four lengths. Time, 3min 45 3-ssec. TE KUHA HANDICAP (saddle). One mile and a-half.—Gray Lady, 24yds behind, 1; Brooklyn Hall, scr., 2; Maud Allerton, 156yds behind, 3. Scratched: Dulcie Bingen. Won by a length. Time, 3min 46 4-ssec. DULLER HANDICAP (harness). Two miles. —Fancy Boy, 48yds, 1; Miss Marion, 24yds behind, 2; Plywood, scr., 3. Coledrift was fourth. A great finish between Fancy Boy and Miss Marion, the spectators waiting for the judge’s decision, which went to Fancy Boy. Time, 4min 47 4-ssec. PROGRESS HANDICAP (harness). One mile.—Tydol, scr., 1; Sir Logan, scr., 2; Charlie Lincoln, scr., 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 29 3-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (harness). Two miles.—Fair-ton, 96yds, 1; Proud Eta, scr., 2; Red Peter, 36yds, 3. Scratched: Osier and Stella Ashley. Won by a length. Time, smin 4sec. DENNISTON HANDICAP (saddle). One mile.—Oeo, scr., 1; Little Ben, 24yds behind, 2; Flora Golding, 24yds behind, 3. Scratched: General Pershing. Won by a length. Time, 2min 26 3-ssec. ADDISON HANDICAP (harness). On* mile and a-half.—Sir Logan, scr., 1; Golden Devon, scr., 2; Bonnie Thorp, scr., 3. Also ran: Future scr. and Charlie Lincoln scr Won by two lengths and a-half.
STOCKTON HANDICAP (harness). One mile. —Flora Golding, 24yd3 behind, 1; Bennie Dillon, 48yds behind, 2: Yeung Dillon, 84yds behind, 3. Scratched: Fancy Boy. Won on the post, third horse a length away. Time, 2min 2isec. ® Second Day—Wednesday, December 27. The YVrstport Trotting Club’s second day’s trotting was held in wet weather. The totalisator investments were £7401 for the day, making £17,230 for the meeting, against £19,420 last year. Results:—■ CHARLESTON HANDICAP (harness). One mile.—Orev Dawn, 120 vard3 behind, 1: Logie’s Coronado, scr, 2; Mercadante, 36yds, 3. All started. Won by a length. Time, 2min 26 2-ssec. GRANITY HANDICAP. One mile and a-half. —Audominion, scr, 1; Peter Tracey, scr, 2; Marcelle, scr, 3. Never Whisper was scratched. YVon by two lengths. Time, 4min 6 l-ssec. WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP (Harness), Of 250sovs. 4.53 class. Two miles. Avenue, 12 yards behind 1 Norwood, scr 2 Apres Moi, 12yds 3 Scratched: Kent and Ruth Hall. Won by a length. Time, smin 9sec. WAIMANGAROA HANDICAP (saddle). One mile and c-half.—Bonnie Thorpe, scr, 1: Flora Golding, 84yds, 2; M’Kinney Again, 72yds, 3. Scratched: Grey Dawn. Won with ease by two lengths. Time, 3min 49 4-ssec. DOMINION HANDICAP (saddle). Two miles. —Grey Lady, scr/ 1; Rothmoor, 120 yards 2; Stella Ashley, 132 yds, 3. All started. Time, smin 20 3-ssec. BIRCHFIELD HANDICAP TROT (harness) One mile.—Hydaspes, 12yds, 1; Rainbow, scr, 2; Miss Marion, 12yds, 3. Scratched: Sir Logan, Norwood, Young Dillon. YVon by a neck. Time, 2min 34sec. KAYVATIRI HANDICAP (saddle). One mile and a-half. —Pete Peter, 48 yds, 1; Wild Hebe, 120yds, 2; Fairton, 96yds, 3. Scratched: Grey Lady, Peter Boaz, Audominion. Won by two lengths. Time, 4min 6sec. DASH HANDICAP (saddle). One mile.— Blue Drift, scr, 1; Rita Rye, 12yds, 2; Oeo, scr, 3. Scratched: Hydaspes and Flora Golding. Won by a nose. Time, 2min 25sec. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. SYDNEY, December 24. Following is the result of the Villiers Stakes: —Wish YVynne 1, Gambler's Gold 2, Denacne 3. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin 33Jsec. The December Stakes resulted: —Girton Girl 1, Callbell 2, Golconda 3. Fourteen starters. Won by half a length. Time, lmin ''Summer Cup.—Oranian 1, Prince Cox 2, King of the Forest 3. Sixteen starters. Won by "two lengths and a-half. Time, 2min 4S2?€C. _ MELBOURNE, December 26. The Hopetoun Cup resulted: —Y'acamunda 1, iSverre 2, Lannion 3. RACINC IN EHCLAND. LONDON, December 21. _ Noblesse Oblige has gone to the stud. His fee is nine guineas, compared with Tetrarch’s 500 guineas. WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. WAIRIO JOCKEY CLUB NOMINATIONS. Maiden. Plate, of 80sovs. Seven furlongs. Bloom, Bonny Prinoess, filly by Calibre — YVa’da, Coastguard, Collusion, Gold Mark, Grand Fleet, Green Isle, Martial Dance. Maytime, Naomi, Ngarata, Oporo, Rigel, Solvency, Sold er’s Thought, Snowball, YY’arglen. Nightcaps Harness Trot Handicap, of lOosovs. Class 3.50. One mile and a-half. —Adonis —lnchcape Beli mare, Bayardo, Bantam Boy, Dixie Dillon, Bandy Dragoon. Dark Stream, Divine Bells, Donside, Erin Chimes, Fashion Plate, Handsome Child Homer, Harvest Queen, Irish Imp, Iv}’ Rothschild, Little Nut, Miss Hector, Onawa, Oak’and, Red Admiral, Royal Start, Strath lora, St. Thomas, Te Peka, Tragedy Queen. Wario Cup Handicap, of 20050v3. One mile and a-quarter. —Calibration, Coastguard, Etta. Francaise, Glenshine, Gunlayer, Janus, Lady Blissful, Naomi, Palamon, Red Admiral, San Salvador, Sartolite, Silver Peak, Soldier’s Pride, Tin Slodier, Twinkle, ViceGrand. Woodlaw Hack Handicap, of 100sov3. Six furlorgs —Baidowa, Border Knight, Cloth lde, Gold Mark, Gaberlunzie, Killoff, Linhope, Morse Signal, Moulin Rouge, Ngarata, Pallah, Royal Admiral, Rugby, Sabor, Salerno, Solfa. Solway, Sunlit, Soldier’s Thought, Tunic, Y T ice Royal, Windsail, YVinsome Lady. Aparima Handicap Steeplechase, of 12530v5. Abont two miles and a-quarter.—Acliilleu3, Cazna, Coal King, Dalton, gelding by Emperader, Golden Link, Greenstone, Herbert, Hollow Log, lnnisfallen, Maghera, Mononiore, Master Hamilton, Mountain Maid, Mystieo, Palencia, Pawerewere, Rockhampton, Silverspire, Star o’ Doon, Sweet Memory. Birchwood Saddle Trot Handicap, of lOOsovs. Class 3.50. One mile and a-half.— Bayardo, Bonny Boy, Dandy Dragoon, Dark Stream, Dixie Dillon, Fashion Plate, Four O'Ciock, Homer, Hylas, Handsome Child, Irish Imp, Merce Pointer, Miss Hector, Miss Adonis, Nihilist Junior, Princess Cole, Red Admiral, Royal Start, Railway Chimes, Rothstar, Rosedale, Strathlora, Stolen Love, Tragedy Queen, Welcome Knight. YVairaki Handicap, of 85sovs. Five furlongs.—Black Mystery, Bloom, Bonny Princess, Bouglileen Dhoun, Collusion, Calibre— YValda mare, Gold Mark, Green Isle, Grand Fleet, Hurdy Gurdy, Killoff, Marconigram, Maytime, Markhope—Russian Maid filly, Oporo, Rigel, Snowfall, Solfa, Solvency, Saturday, Sir Walter, Tione, Warglen, Windsail, Wild Berry. Wrey’s Bush YVelter Handicap, of 125sovs. One mile. —Calibration, Frenchman, Glensponse, Gunlayer, In the Pink, Janus, Lady Blissful, Marching Order, Morse Signal, Palamon, Red Admiral, Redshire, Rugby, Sartolite, Soldier’s Pride, San Salvador, Thist.lecrown, Twinkle, Tin Soldier, ViceGrand. WYNDHAM ACCEPTANCES. New Year Hurdles Handicap. One mile five furlongs.—Mazama 11.0, St. Easel 10.13, Red Admiral 10.5, Grange 10.5, Londonderry 10.3, Calma 9.2, Hollow Log 9.0, Rapid River 9.0, Red Pal 9.0, Sweet Memory 9.0, Strowana 9.0, Wild 'Shot 9.0, Herbert 9.0. Trial Plate. Five furlongs.—Bouglileen Dhoun 9.0, Baldowa 8.12, Herbert 8.11, Grand Fleet 8.10, Balasor 8.10, Solvency 8.9, Solfa 8.9, Overproof 8.7, Gay Gauntlet 8.6,' Bruce Hope 8.5, Border Knight 8.5, Bloom 8.5, Black Mystery 8.5, Bonnie Princess 8.5, Gold Mark 8.5, Little Sister 8.5, Maytime 8.5, Oporo 8.5, Red Sweep 8.5, Rigel 8.5, Saturday 8.5, Sir YValter 8.5, Tione 8.5, Wild Berry 8.5, Windsail 8.5, Warglen 8.5. Wyndham Cup. One mile and a-quarter.— Songbird 9.2, General Advance 9.0, Silver
Peak 8.12, Sunny Loch 8.3, Silent King 8.0, Corn Rigs 7.12, Vice-Grand 7.3, Etta 7.0, Lady Blissful 6.11, Tin Soldier 6.10, Calibration 6.9, Twinkle 6.9, Warhaven 6.7, Osterman 6.7. Mimihau Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Fleaborg 9.4, Avispadj 9.2, Soldier's Pride 9.0, Sweetwater 8.12, Clothilde 8.12, YVinsomo Lady 8.12, Royal Admiral 8.12, Salerno 8.12, Osterman 8.12, Love sign 8.10, Morse Signal 8.6, Baldowa 8.0, Moulin Rouge 7.12, Sunlit 7.12, Solvency 7.11, Overproof 7.9, Canton 7.9, Border Knight 7.7, Windsail 7.7. President's Handicap. Six furlongs.—• Songbird 9.12. Listening Post 9.6, Bon Spec 8.10, Corn Rigs 8.1, Mantua 8.0, Francaise 7.8, Miss Muriel 8.3, In the Pink 7.0, Bella Lake 7.0, Glensponse 6.7. Y'isitors’ Hack Handicap. One mile.— Warhaven 9.0, San Salvador 8.10, Clothilde 8.10, Osteinian 8.9, Raconteur 8.8, French-’ man 5.2, Gunlayer 7.12, Naomi 7.10, Rugby 7.10, Coastguard 7.8, Janus 7.8, Martial Dance 7.7, Canton 7.7. Diggers’ Trot Handicap (saddle), open, £157. One mile and a-half. —Lou Thorpe, Little Rain, Oscar Chimes, Quo Vadis, Railway Chimes, Spurheod, Tracey Wilkes, Tragedy Queen, Brickie, Editli Charlotte, Eva Wallace, Ivy Rothschild and Landlady limit, R_d Admiral 21yds behind, Welcome Knight. Bonnie IJov, and Cliffeton Chimes 36, Dolly Houi 48, Moonglow 60, Hylas 72, La France 96. Y'ictory Class Trot Handicap (harness). £230. Class 4 11. One mile and five furlongs. — Miss Hector, YY'ee Spark, Fortune Maid lim t, Miss O'Nei l and Away 12yds behind, John Logan, Bonnie Boy, Golden Neat, Fashion Plate, and Vitalis 21, Hylas 48, Rov ng Don, First Toll, Harold’s Treasure, La France, and Peterville 60, Bell Tnx S>6. BIRCHWOOD HUNT NOMINATIONS. Hunters’ Hurdles, of 60eovs. One mile and a-half. —Dolthinton, Strowana, Mystieo, Maghera. Blazing Light, Innesfallen, Isla Bank, Rockhampton. Wallace Hack Handicap, of 7Qsovs. Six furlongs.—Gaberlunzie, Sabor, Tunic, Black Mystery. Snowfall, Black Mark, Maroonigram, Windsail, Solfa, Gold Mark, Warglen, Killoff, Soldier’s Thought, Pallah, Oporo, Solvency, Morse Signal; Sunlit, Bonny Princess, Winsome Laxly, Hurdy Gurdy, YVild Berry. Grand Fleet, Bougleen Dboun, Saturday, Maytime, Solway, Rigel, Ngarata. Gardner Memorial Hack Steeplechase, of 70sovs. About two miles. —Lilydale, Kmperador gelding, Strowana, Palestine, Sweet Memory, Coal King, Maghera, Blazing Light, lnnisfallen. Silver Heels, Copper Trail, Greenstone, Lady Chicken, Anrusa, Dalton, Truro. President’s Handicap, of 9030v5. One mileMarching Order, In the Pink. Soldier's Pride, Janus, Calibration. Twinkle, Etta, Palamon. Red Admiral, Guni»yer, Glenshine, Redshire, Francaise, Ylce-Admiral. Naomi. Sartolite, Thistlecrown. Birchwood Hunt Club Steeplechase, of UOsovs. About two miles and a-half. —Lilydale, Silverspire, Mystieo, Coal King, Palencia, Aycliffe, lnnisfallen, Isla Bank, Copj>er Trail, Rockhampton, Greenstone, Dalton. Otautau Hack Handicap, of 70sovs. Seven furlongs.—Soldier’s Pride, Janus, Clothilde, Gold Mark, Soldier’s Thought, Rugby, Constguard, Solway, Morse Signal, Killory, Martial Dance, Linhope, Frenchman, Naomi, Salerno, Solv^y. Hunters’ Flat Handicap, of 60sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Dolthinton, Mystieo, Palencia, Aycliffe, lnnisfallen, Isla Bank, Greenstone, Dalton. Kennels Hack Handicap, of 70sovs. Six furlongs.—Sabor, Black Slystery, Snowfall, Windsail, Clothilde, Gold Mark, Killoff, Pallah, Oporo, f-'olway, Morse Signal, Bonny Princess, Solfa, Sir Walter, Baldowa, Grand Fleet, Moulin Rouge, Salerno, Solway. YVAIKOUAITI ACCEPTANCES. Waikouaiti Cup, of 303sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Red Oown 9.0, Limelight, Radial 8.13, Castellan' 8.12, Battle Scene 8.3, Miss Camouflage, Mirza 7.7, Nunerrant, Lomaguudi, Kilbrin 7.0. Bray Memorial Handicap, of 160sovs. Six furlongs—Tatau Tatau 9.7, Palamon 9.6, Thestius 8.11, Bosker Boy 8.10, Rucna 7.13, Dcnezot 7.7. Welter Handicap, of 150sovs. One mile. —Red Gown 10.12, Mirza 9.12, Belgian King 9.11, Froceeder 9.1, Pitch Dark 8.11, Sherlock, Bandy, Cannie Jack 8.6, Getaway 8.5. Hawksbury Hack Handicap, of 125sovs. Six furlongs.—Contempt, Pi'.lie Winkie 8.13. Dancing Days 8.11, Ferino 8.4, Reality, Ravenna 5.3 Paddy’s Hope 7.13, Barricon, High Mark 7.11, Rex Svlva, Hurdy Gurdy, Kng Sol, Rondeau 7.9, Dollarpiece, Bonnie Olive, Golden Jack, Gay Life,' Pickaninnv, Brilliant Hope 7.7. Orbell Stakes Handicap, of 160sovs Seven furlongs.—Radial 1013, Battle Scene 10 3, Bosker Boy 9.6, Contempt 9.3, Lomagundi 8.11, Nunerrant. Pitch Dark, Huena 8.10, Cannie Jack, K.lbrin, Rex Sylva 8.5. New Year Handicap Trot (harness), of UOsovs. One mile and a-half.—Forbury, Rojal Hope, Ven'fu'a, Snider, Prinoess Locanda. Kelpie, YYallace Dillon, Prestissimo, Master Adonis. Junior Girl, Schoolmate, Pointalena, Kenny Lou, Charming Belle, Sunnv Y r ue scr, Ravmius. Tipperary 24yds behind, St. Alwyn, Irish Whispers 36. Onawa 48, Mammon CO, Honest Ned Red Prince 84, Van Director 108, Rothschild Junior 120. Domain Handicap Trot (saddle), of 140sovs. 9 n f, "~ ' d r Jli , re * Kapu-Kapu, Forbury, Gold Ch mes, Jule Wilks, Royal Hope, Don Locanda, Aghyle Dere, Princess Locanda, John Porter, Oreti Chimes, Last Note, Ed Chequer, Junior Boy. Pointaleana, Leith Chimes, Charming Belle. Orari, Sunny Vue scr. Ravmius. Liberty Loan 12yds behind, Irsn Ythispers, Princess Hazel, St. Alwvn d ’ Pied Fritloe G0 ’ Rothschild SOUTHLAND RACINC CLUB HANDICAPS. i u Ven «! ? Urd , le Race ' ° ne mile and ahalf. St Easel 11.13, Mazama 11.9, London derry li2, olaverhouso 10.10, Grange 9.10, Red Admiral 9.8, Glenshine 9.5. Calma 9.2. Innesfallen 91, Maghero 9.0, Aycliffe 9.0, Red Ral , 9 Hollow Log 9.0, Rapid River 9.0. Herbert 9.0, Sweet Memory 9.0, Wild Shot , Makarewa Saddle Trot. One‘mile and aC iffeton Chimes scratch, Eros scratch John Logan scratch, Mother Machreesc:at h, Funce Svtilhin scratch. Menember scratch, Sundridge scratch, Strathlora scratch, Y T italis scratch, Wee Daphne scratch. Tinder 12yds behind, Perfect Pointer 12. Etheldonna 12 Diamond Child 24, La France 24, Quick Match 24. Ribbon Maid 24, Siesa 24, Bell Trix 36, May Tracey 36, Logan’s Drive 36. Kilmarnock 36, First Glance 36, Dolly Houi 36, Eppie Adair 48, Indian Child 48,’ Luoky Dillon 48, Dark Rosine 48, Walroon 60, Cottage Girl 60, Gladiola 60, South Star 60, Matty's Boy 60, Barooga 60, Coldwater 84, Moor Chimes 84, Jane Wilkes 96, First Toll 108. Golden Nut 108. Flying Handicap. Six furlongs.—Deucalion 9.3. Listening Post 9.2. Roseday 9.1, Bon Spec 8.12. Sunny Loch 8.11, Many Kittla 88, General Advance 8.8, Mantua 7.12. Kerb 7.9, Miss Muriel 7.7, Jazz 7.3, Francaise 7.8,
Etta 7.0, In the Pink 7.0, Ardour 6.13, Bella Lake 6.13, Uleaborg 69, Sweet Water 6.9, Lovesign 6.9, Incursio 6.8, Glensponse G. 7. New Year Handicap. Six furlongs.— Boughleen Dhoun 8.10, Grand Fleet 8.10, Balaeor 8.8, Baldowa 8.4, Frisco Mail 8.3, Killoff 8.3, Solvency 8.0, Solfa 8.0, Janus 8.0, Border JCnight 7.13, Overproof 7.10, Naomi 7.10, Coastguard 7.9, Gay Gauntlet 7.7, Tiono 7.7, Martial Dance 7.7, Canton 7.7, GolJ Mark 7.7, Bloom 7.7, Green Isle 7.7, Maytime 7.7, Oporo 7.7, Rigel 7.7, Slavish 7.7, Sir Walter 7.7, War Glen 7.7, Wild Berry Invercargill Cup. One mile and a-qi'.ttrter. —Deucalion 9.6, Songbird 9.4, General Advance 8.11, Roseday 8.10, Many Kittle 8.6, Silver Peak 86, Sunny Loch 8.4, Corn Riga 8.0, Bon Spec 7.10, Silent King 7.10, Boadicea 7.5, Castellan 7.4, Mantua 7.2, Miss Muriel 7.1, Etta 6.12, Ardour 612, Tin Soldier 6.10, Vice Grand 6.9, Twinkle 6.7, Calibration 6.7, Raconteur 6.7, Balaaor 6.7. Oreti Harness Trot. One mile and a-half. —Adon scratch, B.llwood scratch, Brickie scratch, Cocoa scratch, Enoch Arden scratch, Edith Charlotte scratch, Erin Chimes scratch, Fortune Maid scratch, Homer scratch, Jean Mac scratch, Miss Adonis ecratcb, Ro3edale scratch, Tracey Wilkes scratch, Trysoon scratch, Te Peka scratch, Wee Spark scratch, Bayardo scratch, Landlady scratch, Ivy Rothchild scratch, Shiela Fleetwood scratch, Miss Hector scratch, Dixie Dillon 12 yds behind, Jim Logan 12, Eva Wallace 12, Jessie Scott 24, Dandy Dragoon 24, Oakland 48, Wee Daphne 48, Away GO, Welcome Knight GO, Bonny Boy GO, Kinnese 60, Mconglow 72, Hylas 72, Red Admiral 84. Peterville 96 Royiug Don 96, Fnll Cry 96, Onawa S 6, Quo Vadis 108. Dark Rosine 144, Donside 144. Waikiwi Handicap. Seven furlongs.— Eleus 10.7, Francaise 9.0, Bella Lake 8.13, Pilliewinkie 8.12, Avispado 8.8, Marching Order 86, Saitolito 86, Os ter man 8.4, Morse Signal 84, Sweet Water 8.4, Salerno 8.3, Sembric 8.3, C'othilde 8.3, Gunlayer 8.0, Solway 8.0, Rugby 7.13, Lir.hope 7.13, Frisco Mail 7.10, Balasor 7.10, Janus 79, Solvency 79, Coastguard 7.7, Sunlit 7.7, Oporo 7-7. Waihopai Handicap- One mile. —Corn Rigs 9.13, M ss Muriel 8.11, Jazz 8.9, Vioe Grand 8.7, Lady Blissful 8.7, Red Admiral 8.5, Mirza 8.4, Ardour 8.4, Warhaven 83, Etta 8.3, Calibration 7.13, Loughrea 7.10, Uleaborg 7.9, Twinkle 7.9, Osterman 7.7, Sembric 7.6, Incursio 7.6, San Salvador 7.4, Raconteur 7.4, Glenshiue 6.13. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. The monthly meeting of the D.J.C. Committee was held on th 9 21st u.t.; present —Messrs A. C. Hanlon (in the chair), L C. Hazlett, E. H. Lough, W. J. Couglilan, T. Elliott, Dr Hall, J. Gow, W. H. L. Christie, and P. Miller. The Secretary N.Z. Racing Conference notified that club’s application to change the dates of the Cup meeting from Bth and 10th to 7th, Bth, and 10th February had been approved. The Minister of Internal Affairs approved of the clubs decision to add a day to Cup meeting, the extra one being for charitable objects, and forwarded the necesary totala eator licenses. The Secretary of the Racing Conference notified that Mr G. E. Curry would attend the summer meeting as stipendiary steward and Mr J. Torrance as racecourse inspector. It was resolved that the secretary be instructed to write to Mrs A. E. Cohen ex pressing the sympathy of the Dunedin Jockey Club with her and her family in the loss they have sustained, and an assurance of the very sincere regard of this committee for the late Mr Cohen, and an acknowledgment of the many marks of his friendly interest in the club and of his lifelong active and able support of all that is best in lacing.
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