HOLIDAY RACING

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17143, 27 December 1929, Page 7

HOLIDAY RACING

A.R.C. MEETING OPENS CONCENTRATE WINS CUP i HUNTING CRY 'S SURPRISE (Par Presi Association.) AUCKLAND, last night. The Auckland Racing Club's summer meeting' opened at Etlerstic today in dull weather. There was a very large attendance. The . track was in good order and excelling racing was witnessed, despite showers which fell later in the day. The totalisator r.ecepits were £121,417, compared with £95,783 for the corresponding day of last year. . Following are the results: — Queen's Plate, of 500 sovs., one mile.—4 C. W. Anderson's Vali 8.0 (Goldfinch) 1; 1 Richfield 8.9 (A. E. Ellis) 2; 2 Count Palatine 8.3 (B. 11. Morris) 3. Also ran: 11 Calaris, 10 Sports'King, 0 Storm Fiend. 9 Kaw.iinga, 7 Micrometer, 12 The Sun, f> Imperial Prince, 8 Pedestal, 3 Ducilono. Won by a neck; two and a half lengths between second and third. Duollona was fourth. Time, 1-40 2-o. Great Northern Foal, Stakes, ot 1250 sovs., six furlongs.—4 Mr. A. F. M.' Syme's. Gesture 8.5 (Wiggins) 1; 2 A. B. Williams' Cylinder 8.10 (R. Reed) 2; 5 W. Montcith and W. Willis' Biddy's Boy 8.10 (A. E. Ellis) 3. Also .ran,: ,6 Open Cheque, 3 Royal 'Ruler, T Praise, 7. Set' Fair. ,In a good run ■"homo Gesture won by half a length; two lengths .between second and third. Praise was last to finish. Time, 1.15 1-5. Rcbiriaon Handicap, of 600 sovs, 7 furlongs: First Division.—l A. B. Williams' Hunting Day 8.1 (Mansou) 1; 7 Greenawav 7.2 (fcaxon) 2; 20 Joy .Girl 7.2 (Day) 3. Also ran: 9 Gay Cockade, 4 ■Luminary, 6 Tetrarchate, 8 Frothblower, 19 Some Lady, 25 Treasury, 18 Antique, 2G Neil, 10 Te Apuraiigi (bracketed with Nassau Lady), 22 Glittering Gold (bracketed with Mons Star), 21 Sweet Whisper (coupled with Waiau Lady). Won by ' two length-, with the same distance between second and third. Te Apuraiigi was fourth. Time, 1.27 2-5. Second Division.—2 L. McKenzie's Royal Parade S.O (Wigginss) 1; 5 4. Cole's Roman Pearl (8.0 (McTavis.h) 2; 11 R. Hannon's Tuku 7.0 (Connor), 3. Also ran: 24 Avon Court, 16 Indo.lcnt, 3 Sea Song, 13 Red Lion, 15 Diamond Queen, 12 Hannibal, 14 Currajong, 23 Valoricnt, 27 Negress, 17 Merry Lu (bracketed with Measurer), 11 Cyiiiquo (bracketed with Tuku). Won by a length and a quarter; same between second and third. Sea Song was fourth. Time, 1.27 4-5. Auckland Cup, of 3000 sovs.,, one mile. 7 R. J. Murphy's Concentrate, 7.10 (Ludlow) 1; 1 A. B. Williams' Star Stranger 8.12 (R. Reed) 2; 8 J. S. Barrett's Count Cavour 7.7. (A. Eastwood) 3. Also ran: 6 Historic (bracketed with Panther), 2 Paquito, 3 In the Shade, 5 Corinax, 4 Prodice, 10 Spearmiss, 9 Shrewd, 11 Merry Mint. Panther was in front until crossing the top the second time, when Merrv Mint took charge from Panther,' Corinax, Concentrate, Shrewd, Historic and Star Stranger. There was a great run up the straight, the race being in doubt until the last. Won by. a.- neck; half .a length .between second and third. Shrewd was fourth. Time, 2.27 4-5. Grafton Hurdle Race, of 500 sovs., 2 miles. —2 R. Hannon's King's Guard 9.12 (J. Smith) 1; 6 A. Coubrought's Prince Lit (N. Syme) 2; 3 N. G. Donald's Importer 9.4} (R. Syme) 3. Also ran: 1 Pangolin, 8 Kawini, 5 Red Comet, 4 Catonian, 7 Glenotus, 10 Kamehameha, 9 Rahepoto. Won by a neck; half a length between second and third. Kamehameha was fourth. Catonian, Kawini and Pangolin fell. Time, 3.43. Railwav Handicap, of 1250 sovs., six furlongs.—lo T. Eraser's Hunting Cry 7.7 (C. Burgess) 1; 8 J. H. Pressor's Great Star 7.7. A. Eastwood) 2; 2 A. Alexander's Siivermin.e 8.10 (L. Ellis) 3. Also ran: 3 Cimabue, 1 Toxeuma, 11 White Fang, 4- Lady Quex, 9 Lady's Boy, 6 Volar, 5 Aspiring, 7 Refresher, 12 Awarere, 14 Leitrim, 13 Lucy Rose. Great Star entered the straight first. Then came Silvcrmine and Vallar. 11l a close finish, Hunting Cry went through to will by half :i length; three-quarters of a length between second and third. Toxeuma was fourth. Time, 1.14 8-5. Nursery Handicap, of 450 sovs., five furlongs.—2 A. Alexander's Awaken 7 5 (L. Ellis) 1; 8 Nimble (Wiggins) 2; 3 Sight Draft (Goldfinch) 3. Also ran: 1 Hampton Park, 11 Arabesque, 4 Dunraven, 5 Tenterden, 6 Betterment (bracketed with Grand Talk), 7 Thesps, 9 Drastic, 10 Caviare. Won by one and a half lengths, with half a length between second and third. Betterment was fourth. Time, CO 3-ssec. Christmas Handicap, of 500 sovs., one mile.—7 W. Alexander and A. Kemp's Eager Rose 7.0 (A. Eastwood )1; 1 Eaglet 8.5 (Goldfinch) 2; 5 Amor 7.2 (C. Eastwood) 3. Also ran: 3 Pegaway, 6 The Hawk, A Prince Val, 8 High Pitch, 4 Royal Daulton, 10 Gemlight, 9 Flying Prince. Won bv three-quarters of a length; two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 1.39 4-5.

SECOND DAY'S HANDICAPS (Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, this day. Weights for the Auckland Racing Club's second day, December 30, are as follow: — ~ T> . , Fergusson Handicap, 1 mile.—Richfield 9.0; Austerity 8.7; Kaha 8.3; Imperial Prince 8.0, Gay Cockade 7.13, Micrometer 7.11, Luminary, Kairuri 7.8, Kx Dono, Llvn Dhu 7.6, Greenaway, Archieval, Te Hoio, Spring Abbey 7.5, Indolent 7.4, Joy Girl 7.1, Tuku, Relation, Mauriaona, Runvblin Kid, Ren Lion, The Viscount, Antique, Sports King, Pedestal, Brampton, Nassau Lady, Snovvplaue, Always, Mon Star, Anhana, Cynique, Lineioo, Helium, Some Lady Ponsonby Hurdles Handicap, 2 miles. —Elysiaiior 11.13, Pangolin 10.11, Prince Lu 10.9, Roman Abbey, The Lamt) 10.8, King's Guard 10.7, Kawini 10.6, Clockwork 10.0, Red Comet, Archeen,

Catonian, Golden Wedding 9.9, Importer | 9.5, Kamehamahama, Lady Spalpeen 9.3, Rahepoto, Glenotus, Whaka King. Foxhound 9-0. Summer Cup, 1J miles.-—Chide 9.13, Star Stronger 9.11. Historic 9.10, Pegr away 9.8. Concentrate, Bright Glow 8.13", Prodice 8.11, Paquito, Gascony, Paganelli, Veitigern 8.8, Seatown 8.7, In the. Shade 8.6, Cashier, White Fang 8.5, Prince Humphrey, Oratrix 8.4, Corinax, Red Heckle," Panther, Eaglet 8.2. Goshawk. Arrowlad 7.12, Shrewd 7.11, .Merrv Mint 7.10. Pink Note 7.9, First Acre. Prince Val, The Hawk, Great Charter 7.8, High Pitch, Havering 7.5, Royal Doulton 7.3, Spearmiss, Atholspear 7.2, Dolomite 7.1. The Lover, Amor, High Finance, Jaloux, Lucy Rose, Flying Juliet, Transformer, Ti Tree, Le Choucas, Sea Cob. Refresher, Mithra, Gemlight, Flying Prince, Kaiwainga, False Scent, Sir Archie, Liason, Pride, Hyde Park, Vali 7.0. Criterion Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Cvlinder 9.0. Princess Betty 8.11, Chrysology 8.8, Biddv's Boy 8.7, Orapai 8.5, Awaken 8.4, Karapoti, Tremetus, Sight Draft 8.3, Hampton Park 8.1, Oil King 8.0, Open Cheque 7.10, Our Comet, Karangapai, Nimble 7.9. Arabesque, Dunraven 7.8, Tenterden 7.5, Retrieve, Betterment, Waimuri, Thais,' Camp Princess, Silene, Lady Ridicule filly, Hard Words 7.4, Thespis 7.2, Grand Talk, Grand Spirit. Illuminagli, Drastic, Wild Time, Bells of Shandon, Trickle, Rosebank 7.0. Electric Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Paganelli 9.13, Cimabue 9.3, Silvormine 9.0. The Raider 8.7, Havoring 8.2 Great Star 8.1, Ladv Quex, Ladv's Boy 8.0, The Hawk 7JO, Vallar 7.6, Knightlike, Refresher, Litrim, Polyxena, Town Bird, Awarere, Takutama, Diamond Queen, Hunting Day, Teatime 7.0. . Phuiket Handicap, 1 mile—Panther 9.4, Goshawk'9.o, Meriy Mint 8.12, True Blood, Great Charter/Maori Boy 8.10. Eager Rose 8.6. Sir Russell 8.5, Atholspear 8.4, Marble King, Hyde Park, King Midas. Richfield. Amor 8.2, The Lover 8-1, Ti Tree, Ohinemuri, Gemlight, Flying Prince 7.12. Le Choucas 7.11, Vali 7.10, Taneriri. Good Boy, Mithra, 7.8, King Emerald, Thursday, Micrometer. Cynthia N, Respirator. Te Hoia. Arahana, Kaha. Black Maire, Royal Parade, Snow Prince, Unoco, Owairaka, Macroom, Storm Field, Glena Bav, Glenstar 7.7. Waitemata Handicap, li miles—Duellona. 9.0. Jaleux 8.12. Te Hoia. Prince of Orange, Cybele. Sea Song, Antique, Nas ; sock. The Viscount, Nassau Lady, Thurnus. Mangoetea. Mbtere, Mon Star, Roval Lad. Hannibal, Pedestal. Chesterman, Day Lass, Creinas King, Glittering Gold. Calaris. Waiau Lady, Alloy, Auctioneer 7.0.

MANAWATU RACES SEATOWN WINS CTTP (Per Prew Association.) PALMERSTON N., last night. Manawatu Cup day at Awapum was .attended by a record crowd in fine though dull weather. The track was soft after the,, recent. heavy rains and slow times .were the order of the day. The totalisator handled £51,763 against £43,999 for the opening day of last year. . Tokomaru Hurdles.—l Fine Acre 9.12 (T. Skipper) 1, 4' Aurora Borealis '9.0 2, Novar 9.12 3.- Also ran: 2 Red Bank, 5 Dianna's Lad, 6 Askari. Won by two lengths and half a length. Diana's Lad was fourth. Time. 3.21. Maiden Plate, 6 furlongs— 3 Hurly Burly (R. Coveny) 1, 5 Kilorel 2,2 Leisure 3. Also ran: 17 Acress, 16 Aerospine, 12 Balsalona, 1 Ben Hur, 10 Evening Hero. 8 Emerald Abbey, 7 Good Acre, 8 Hvstrade, 11 Maidstone, 4 Paid, 15 Palm, & Rational 11, 18 Royal Mission, 14 The Peareh, 13 Tunbridge. Won by six lengths and half a, length. Rational II was fourth. Time, 1.16 2-5. Tararua Hack Handicap, 9 furlongs.— f B Balloon 7.11 (S. Anderson) 1, 6 Shortly 8.3 2, 11 Mothplane 7.11 3. Also ran: 4 Make Up, 3 Skyrider, 7 Rich Harvest, 2 My Own, 5 Phastar, 1 Democratic, 10 Dainty Ways, 12 Callamount. Won by two lengths and a short head. Mirabilary was fourth. Time, 1.59 2-5. Manawatu Cup, of 800 sovs., li miles. —3 Seatown 8.4 (O. Mclnnally) 1, 4 Cashier 8.5 (L. G. Morris) 2, 8 First Acre 7.13 (J Barry)'3. Also ran : 1 Rabbi, 9. Star Area, 2* Hoylake, 7 Great Charter,' Singleton, 12* Merry Damon, 5 Full Mark. 6 Courageous, 11 Gold Bag; Won by a head ■ and- two lengths. Hoylake was fourth. Time, 2.40 2-5.' Nursery Two-year-old Handicap, 5 furlongs.—2 Lady Pam 8.2 (A. Fratus) 1, 1 Princess Betty 8.9 2, 3 Arajcan 7.4 3. .Also. ran:. 2. Masterton (coupled with winner), H Royal King, 6 Bayacre, 9 Jayson, 4 Ball Dress, 5 Sea Scout, 7 Catherine of Aragon, 8 Tripping, 10 Hawkshaw. Won by two lengths and four lengths, Tripping was fourth. Time, 1.3 4-5. Gillies Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs.—s Head Serang 7.0 (W. Broughton) 1, 1 Acora 7.12 2,2 Blue Paper 7.8 3. Also ran: 4 Noteworthy, 11 First Ruler, 7 Oscar, 3 Semper Peratus, 8 Emotion, 10 Royal Queen, 9 Agrestic. 6 Paiko. Won by one and a half lengths each way* Noteworthy was fourth. Time, 1.17 4-5. ' Fitzherbert Handicap, 6 furlongs.—3 Arrowlad 8.6 (E. Manson) 1, 6 Callanmore 7.0 2, 1 Consent 8.9 3. Also ran :2. Tho Raider, 5 Full Feather. 4 Gold Cure. Won by a neck and two lengths. The Raider was fourth. Time, 1.16. Grandstand Handicap, 9 furlongs.—l Ruamu 8.5 (L. O. Morris) I, 3 Athol-. spear 7.10.2,-2 Blimp 7.13 3. Also ran: 4 Admiral Drake, 6 Stanchion, 7 Macroom. 8 Cerf. Won by two lengths and a nose. Briar Root was fourth. Time, 1.57. '

WAIPUKURAU MEETING VICTORY FOR HIGH COURT (Per Press Association.) NAPIER, last night, Thc.Wnipukurau Jockey Club's summer mooting was held to-day in beautiful weather. There was a large attendance. The course was in excellent order. The totalisator handled £15,168. against £14,120 last year. Maiden Handicap, 6 furlongs: 7 C. 11. Stanfield's. Airowzone, 8.4 (J. McKay) 1; 4.San Quex, 7.13 (A. G. Murray) 2; i) Good Cheer, 8.9 (H. Stuart) 3, Also ran: 12 Minta, 2 Tino Tama, 8 Falcon, JO Birkbeck, 5 Grown Emblem, 14 Crown Link, U Bay d'Or, 13 Kimbo, 3 Blackpool, 1 Air Laddie, 9 Barraconta. Won by a neck and a length. Time, 1.15 .'!-5. Juvenile Handicap, 5 furlongs: 4 Miss K. o'Grady's Tc Awha, 8.9 (H. Voung) 1; :i Portray, 8.6 (.1. Wilson) 2; 5 Rule Britannia, 8.6 (W. Bell) 3. Also ran: 2 Manifesto, 1 Kahikatoa, (i Right Bower. 9 Crown .lest, 8 War Worn, 7 Alliance and 7 Sauchong (bracketed), 10 Pctraeli, U Futurist. Won by a length anil a-hnlf and threequarters of a length. Time, 1.1 1-s'. Amalgamation Handicap, of 2(K) sovs. |! miles: 5 T. White's High Court, 7.11 (W. Horn) 1; 2 Queen's Choice, 9.(1 (P. llolman) 2; I Chopin, 7.iv (A. Macdonnoll) ;i. Also ran: 4 Royal Lineage, King's Jest, 6 Road Hog, 7 Keen, Won by half a length and a neck. Time, 2.8 1-5. Taiboa Hack, 5 furlongs: 4 H. E. Connop's Rule Britannia, 7.8 (W. Bell) 1; 3 Master Cynic, 7.8 (P. Atkins) 2; 7 Golden Shadow, 8.2 (H. Stuart) 3„ Also ran: 1 Brown Sugar, 2 Tea Taster, 6 Manifesto, 5 Kahuariki. 8 Major Abbey. Heads each way. Time, J,O 3*5

Porangau Hack, 1 mile: 4 F. Ormo'nd's Grattus, 8.0 (A. Q. Murray) 1; 5 Te Awha, 3.1 (% Horn)'2; (5 Highland Mystery, 7.12 (M. GUmpre) 3. ' Also run": 2 1 Disrank, 9 Grand National, 3 Auturaninn, 7 King Manu, 10 Sandburr, 3 Good Cheer. Won by three-quarters of a length and a neck" Time. 1.42. Braeburn Handicap, once round: 4 W. Henderson's Zipper, 11.13 (Mr. T. Wallace) 1; 3 Jen, 11.0 (Mr. H. Dods): 2; 5 Wilinoreana, 10.10 (Mr. Russell.) 3. Also ran: 2 High Heather, 0 First' Prince,' 1 Hirkbeck, 7 Birklad, S Hand Over. Won by a length,and a haltand half a length. , Time, 2niin. '■:.■;

Open Flying, 6 furlongs: 4 C. Hal-i danc's Queen's Choice, 8.5 (P. Holmaa) 1; 5 Plimmerton, 7.8 (W. Horn) 2; 3 Brown Sugar, 7.0 (A. MacDonald); 3. Also ran: l'Kaihori, 2 King Wtrnga" Won by three parts of a .length and .one length. Time, 1.13,4,-5. >" Lake Hack, 6 furlongs: 1 H. MeManaway's Habit, 7.5 (W. Bell) 1; 2 Cuticle, 8.3 (A. G. Murray) 2; 4. Air Force, 7.0 (A. MacDonald) 3. Also ran: 3 Clnretnore, 5 -King Mahu, 6" Kimbo. Won. by a' length and a length ,and a half." Time, 1.13 2-5. , TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB ORAZONB ; WINS BIG EVENT (Per Press Association.) NEW PLYMOUTH, last night. The-first day of theTaranaki Jockey Club's.-meeting.., was held in fine but dull weather,;' attendance add -. the/.•course '.Wa,s„.in/gpod order. '-Theit.ot'tv' hamHed £24',171- \Ws, compared with £25,750 last year. iluatoki Plate, .seven furlongs. —3 Tent Call 8.9 (L. A. Pine), and 2 Banbridge 8.2 (Taylor), a dead heat, 1; 5 Joyspear 8.2 (G. Goldsboro) 3. Also ran: 1 Fortalice, (5 Coalbag, 8 Elysiau Lady, 7 Miss Pakeke, 0 Rotokare, 10 Grand Marnia, 4 Ross Ferry. . Dead heat; a length. Fortalice was fourth. Time, 1.30.

Rahotu Hack Hurdles,, one mile and a half and 100 yards. —1 Ouleo 0.5 (L. Pulieu) 1; 4 Whenuanui (R. Eager) 2; '2 Vivo 11.2 (H. Mills) .3. Also ran: 5 Panorama, 3 Jokeform. Won by a length and a half, and three' lengths. Panorama was fourth. Time, 2.54 3-?». Borough Juvenile Hack, .five, furlongs.—3 Belle Star 7,0 (R. Drinkwater) 1; 4 Green Linnett 7.0 (G. Sandilands) 2; 1 Orapai 7.10 (H. K. Alexander) 3. Also ran: 2 Tareka, ,5 Panatrope. Won by a length and a half, and three-quarters of a length. Tareka was fourth. Time. 1.3. 1 Stewards' Hack Handicap, six furiiongs— 2 Just So 8.? (W. TaVlor)' 1; 4 Peg Black 7.0 (C. GOldsbtfro) 2; ,6 Mareia 7.7., less 51b. allowance. (Drink-, water) 3., Also ran:'! Clever, 3 Ab ; bess, .5 Green Acre, .7 Potency,, 8 Varsity, 9 Lady Lucerne. ' Won by two lengths each way. Clever waif' fourth. .Time, 1.15 1-5. Christmas Handicap, one mile arid a quarter.—2 Orazone 8.4 (W. Taylor) 1; 5 Hipo'7.l2 (L. George) 2; 4 Wenda v 7.2 (Drinkwater) 3. Also ran:, :1 Voma, 3 The Swell, 5 Mint Leaf (bracketed with Hipo), 6 Llanore, 8 Flying Shot, 7 Opa. Won by two lengths, and two and a half. Yoma was fourth.' ' Time, 2.12. Ataiwa Cup, one mile and 110 yards. —2 Marjoram 8.4 (C. Golsbro) 1; 4 Monaloff' 7.1 (B. Drinkwater) 2; 5 Latakia 7,2 (D. Adlanr): 3-; . Alstr ram 1 Pompeius, 3 Calamine, 6 Waitaunana, 7 Corweh, 8 Mahoio. Won by three lengths and two. Calamine was fourth. Time, 1.52. Tikorangi Hack Stakes, five fur-longs.-—Valpre 9.0 (K. Grylls) l,j|-8. Ambridge 8.0 (W. Taylor) 2; 1 Calla•pat 9.0 (L. A. Pine) 3. Also ran: 9 Bon Eve, 4 Animated, 6 Araukuku, 7 Our Nancy (coupled with Gold Tress), 5 De'sbroney, 8 Espian. Won by a head, and a head. Animated was fourth. Time, 1.4. - Flying Handicap, six furlongs.—. 1 Bidgemount 8.5 (R. Drinkwater) 1; 2 Melissa 8.0 (R. J. Mackie) 2; 3 Monsogne . (P. I). Adlams) 3. Also ran: -i'Oratios. Won by two lengths, and half a length. Time, 1.14 1-5.

DUNEDIN MEETING OTAGO HANDICAP TO TABOO (Per Press Association.) DUNEDIN, last night. Fine but dull weather favored the opening day of the Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting. The track was in good order and the attendance was very large. The totalisator handled £23J76, compared with £21,854 for the first day of the corresponding meeting last year. Summer Hurdles, If miles. —3 Beautv Light 10.1 (Anderson) 1; 1 Taramoa 9.4 Thomas) 2; o Dubious 10.10 (Hunt) 3. Also ran: 2 Antrim Boy. 4 Red Heather, G Blue Peter. Won by two lengths, with three lengths' between second and third. Time, 3.21 4-5. Trial Stakes, seven furlongs. —2 Solmar 8.3 (Didham) 1; 10 High .Speed 8.2 (Dooley) 3; 1 Salmuri 8.3 (Woolford) 3. Also ran: 4 Flash, 15 Crown Mystery, 5 Leading Boy, 1 Jock o' Hazeldean (bracketed with Solmuri), 11 Skysign, 7 Captivate, 13 Sea Gay, 3 Wig Wag, 12 Fun and Fancy, 8 Positive, 9 Pink Sunrise, 6 Corn' Queen. Won by a length and a quarter; a head between second and third. Time, 1.30 3-5. Federal Handicap, six furlongs.—s Meadow Lark 9.3 Brodie) 1; 7 Quantum 7.0 (Fergus) 2; 8 Subdivision 7.9 (Woolford) 3. Also ran: 8 Black Duke, 6 Royal Saxon, 4 Bin-Tin-Tin, 1 Waving Corn, 2 Dutch Money, 9 Gold Tinge. Won by a length and a half, with a neck between soeond and third. Time, 1.16 3-5. Salisbury Handicap, one mile.—6 High Gear 8.6 (Brodie) 1; 8 Salmo Salar 7.7 (Ingram) 2; 5 Thurso 7.3 (Dwver) 3. AL4o ' fan: 3 Stealth, 4 Tembrouey, 1 Town Major, 11 ("lipid's Dart, 10 Royal Flower, 1 Sailing Home, 12 Court Jester, 7 Bam Door, 9 Dumblane, 13 Domine'iiteri Won by two lengths; a head betweeen second and third. Time, 1.43 3-5. Otago Handicap, of 400 sovs., 1} miles.—4 Tnbdo 8.2 (B. Brodie) 1; 2 Night Lad 7.10 (W. Hogan) 2; 5 Wingatui 7.13 (L. Moulin) 3. Also ran: 3 Queen Balboa. 1 Latin Quarter, 6 Money Mine, 7 Circulation. In a great finish heads separated the placed hordes. Time, 219. Dunedin Handicap, 5-furlongs.—2 Compensation 7.8 (Moulin) 1; 5 Rosy Mom 7.6 (Woolford) 2; 4 Shrida 7.8 (Ingram) 3. Also ran: 1 Tarquenhis, ; 6 Bandillera, 3 Parysia, 7 Water Power. Won by six lengths; same between second and third. Time, 1.35. •

Otokia Handicap, one mile.—l Glare S.lO (Emerson). 1; 7 Tardy 8.3 (Daly) 2; 4 Tcheka B.U (TilsQii) 3. Also ran: 2 Lucky Light, 6 John Bradbury (bracketed with Heather La.pV). 3 Qumisader, 5 Some flose, Won by a,,

length, and a half, with three-quarters of |. length "between second and third. Time, 1.43 2-s. ■■.:■:'■ ~ ' , ; JBumside Hajidie-ap, jije. 5, Blue (Btodie) h Boa' '?.§ 2; t Jnevitabde 8.11 (O'CoVJJOr) 3. Also ran: 9 Attract, 1 'Fraucolin, 7 Miss Marco, 3 Impertinence, 6 Me-itui,. 10 Crossbow, 13 Nonchalant, S. Coupling, J#]ftX Council, 11 Wise' Choice (bra,'eketeii with Captain's Gift).',Won. fey a'ndsei with half a length between >eeondaiid third. Time, 1.16 4-s'. . ' ; ''' , TO-MORROW'S ACCEPTANCES (Per press Association.) HUN;EDIN, last night. The following, acceptances hay©' been received''-for- the second- day -of the Dunedin, J'.C.'s meeting: Milburn Hurdles, 1$ miles.—Beauty Light 10.11, Dubious 10.10, Antrim Boy 10.6, Bed Heather 10:5, Nincompoop 9.5,' Jimmy Trigger 9.p.' : /';. 'f, Grandstand Handicap,!six Roval Saxon 8.7, Caterpillar 8.4', Subdivision 8.0, Waving, Corn 7.i3, .Quantum 7.5, Gold Tinge ;7;4, 1 El -Boa ,7.0. ' -Aliapton , Ilandica'p,. seven: Stealth'Stf, Frai?co3iu.'B,lo;'Salmo Salar 8 7f Court Jester 7.12, Thurso T. 10, Impertinence, Academy 7.9, Solmuri, Battle. 'Screen, Corn Queen, Skysign, Lorette 7.7.

■St. Andrew's Handicap, one mile.— Black Duke 9.3, Tutooo 8.11, Queen Uulboi 8.8. Wingatui 8.2, Night Lad BM, Money Mine 7.10, Glare 7.9,. Rin-Tin-Tili, Circulation 7.5. Fernhill Handicap, 1| miles.-rSteaßh 9.4. . Tembronev 9.3 , High . Gear 9.L. Town .Major. 8.9,. Cupid'sSaimo ,S.it|ai-;: 8:2^:; RoySlf ;r F)o«ife-r,VSSiI: ing Ilon'id. Atiss Marco 7.10, D'umblan.\ Barn Boor, Oommenter 7.8. Taieri Handicap, seven furlongs.— Tcheka 8.13, Camisader 8.10, Gold Tinge, Tardy 8.8, John Bradbury 8.7, Rose, Glenrowan B.s, Martis, Coupling 8.0. Juvende Handicap, five furlongs.— Compensation 8.9, Rosy Morn 7.121, Tarquituus 7.10, Prysia' 7.8, Bachelor's Idol, Water Power 7.8.

Farewell Hanfhxap, six furlongs.— Blue' Metal 9.7, Dutch Money '9.6, Assemble 9.3, Attract 8.13,' H|gh Speed .7.11, Meitui 7.10, Academy 7:9, Ooloriel.Quex, Pink Sunrise. Wig Wag, Tormenter, Sea Gay 7.7.

RANDWICK MEETING - SXJMMER CUP TQ DONALP YOLIMOND WINS STAKES (Elbo. T«l. Copyright—TJnjted Press ,A«sn.) SYDNEY,'Dec. 26. r At Bandwiek races there were large crowds ami the going was - ; good • after the showers. Hurdles: Home Made'lo.o (McKurlay) 1. Real Lad 9.5 (Cutler) 2, Kinross 9.2 (Kenny) 3.. Also,start* ed: Praetor, King Piratic Won by five lengths. Time, 3.s3—equalling the course record. ' • - Summer Nurserv: Resendo 9.0 (Pike) 1, Sunlover 7.13 (Coutts) 2, Runic 7.5 (Simpson) 3. : Nineteen started. Won by two lengths. Time, I.Bs. . . ~'. . • Christmas Handicap: Rolcy 8.9 (Robertson) 1, Potent 7.S (Simpson) 2, Sackbut 7.0 (Park) 3. Twenty-five started. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.38 L Chisholm Handicap: Tuita 8.6 (Bartle) 1, Tea Mis,s 7.6 (Percival). 2i ClOar Flight 8.5 (Johnstone) 3. Eighteen started, including Coolmint and Flicker. Won by three lengths. Tea Miss, finishing very fast, cut Clear Flight out by a head*. Time. 1.12 J. 'December Stakes: Volimond 9.5 (MeCarten) 1, Caravel Boy 8.2 (Johnstone) 2, Lpngwood 8.2 (Bartle) 3. Twelve started. Volimond and Cara : vel Boy were most prominent at the beginning. Caravel Boy was lending at the half mile and showed the way into the strafght, but Volimond came determinedly from well baek and .won by a long "head, Longwood ' being a length and a-half away. Time, I.IJ. Summer Cup: Donald .8.9 (Davidson) 1, Jeypor 7.8 (Goldstone) 2, John Buchan 7.1 (Denham) 3. Fifteen started, including The Banker, Papatu, Star God, and Patadawn. Jeypore was

early in charge, with Patadawn handy, the favorite, Star God, in the rear. Four furlongs frp'tn borne Jeypore was only; half $ ahead of The BapUer, King Coprad and Doaald (jlpse up. The, }ast named took tbe load at the distance and woo easily by two and a half lengths, a length «">|we i eu second and third. ~ Time, -.4,4,"' .-••■"; '." Crub v Handieap: Gesto 9.6 (McCarteii)• 1, Lord' Borneo 8.1 (Pratt) 2, Spearman 5.13 (Johnstone) 3. Fifteen smarted, including Crown Area, and .Kuiuiymedc. lord Romeo led to the straight ind then Gesto assumed control, a'nd won by one and a half ioagths, three-quarters of a length separating second and third. Time, \' :< ■• ;.-.'■;■■ t .^:-.*- 1 VICTORIAN TVX? CLUB JElee. Tol. Copyright—United Press Assn.) ": ' MELBOURNE, Dec. 26. For the V.A.T.C, races the weather was unjjlijnsant; bat the attendance gOOd. ! ' ;• • Christmas Handicap: Lucie Manette 9.2 (Scanjon) 1, ; Spanish Galleon 8.3 (Datiiels.) V?.. Eighteen .started;"; Won by a length and half a length. Time,;. 1.131, Hopetoun Handicap: Romany Bye (Scanlon) v l, Cimbtian 8.13 (Phillips) 2, Goromandel 7.5 (Badger) and Finsbury 8.2 (Wilson), a head heat, 3. Thirteen started. Won by threequarters, of a length. Time, 2.21 L

v dESTUEE CHANGES HANDS rofe ioop atJiNEAs & (Special to the Herald.) AUCKLAND, this day.' After winning the -Great Northern Foal Stakes in brilliant fashion at Ellerslie, Gesture was sold to Mr. B. J. Murphy, the owner of Concentrate; at a substantial figore, stated to be 2000 guineas. Gesture won her race in the colors'of Mr. & Syme, who purchased her as a yearling last season for K>ft guineas,. \ Gcsturo has won five races in six starts" for Mr. Symo, and as her winnings amounted to £1455 she was-a very profitable speculation for him. On "yesterday's performance she is'the best two-year-old in tho Dominion at present; and it. is to be hoped that she : will carry en the good work for her new owner. In connection with the sale of Gesture, it may be interesting to observe that her dam, N.ot.tava, was sold at the auction sales at Trenrham last January, to the New South Wales sportsmap? Mr. (J.v N. McGill, for 200 guineas. - ' <