SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 22201, 19 December 1933, Page 12

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED.

Acceptances for Winton Trotting Club’s Annual fixture will close tomorrow.

A field of ten for Gore Trotting Cup Handicap (two miles) reads very attractively.

Acceptances for the first day of the D.J.C. Summer fixture close on Wednesday.

Totolomai is very close to the topweights in the Otago Handicap (one mile and a quarter).

The distance of Otago Handicap at Wingatui was erroneously given yesterday at lim.

The win and place systems were successful at Riccarton and Waipa meetings.

Chief Cook is looked upon as a very likely winner at Auckland fixture.

The clubs and the public in Taranaki appear to favour win and place betting.

It is hoped that the sting will be out of the ground for Speedmint (7.9) in Auckland Cup.

New Plymouth juvenile filly Courtega (Grandcourt) is expected for holiday races.

With a first, a second and a third in three starts Courtega has a nice record.

Totolomai’s form at Gore R.C. meeting appears to have scared more than one handicapper.

Auckland Cup should provide a great race for followers of the “place” betting system.

Colds are prevalent in local stables at present, causing several horses to be out of action.

In the event of a return to America, M. Polson (Winooka) will employ proved U.S. jockeys.

During Victoria’s Centenary celebrations, a £lOOO Cup may be raced at Stawell.

Melbourne Cup winner, Hall Mark, goes to Werribee district for an extended spell.

Toreador is recovering from a cold, but he has sustained a set-back in his work.

Ancient Black Duke is rapidly dropping down the weights lists, but can he come back?

Advocates of one-pool wagering are hoping against hope that win and place will be ousted.

The Auckland Cup fixture will probably prove disconcerting to opponents of win and place betting.

Nominations for the Marton Cup, £250 (1.;m.) number off at twenty-two good performers.

Consono is the only jumper at present schooling over the Southland Racing Club hurdles.

According to M. Polson, leading men in America get anything round £l7 per week for the training of each horse.

In the Victory Class Trot (Im 5f.) at Wyndham R.C. meeting Chechahco should be on 24yds, not 12yds as printed.

It is expected that A. E. Ellis will ride Red Manfred in the G.N. Derby, as L. G. Morris will not be available.

In compiling the results of Napier Park R.C. meeting the Press Association agent only considers leading horsemen as worthy of mention in piloting winners.

After rearing a nice yearling filly by Lord Warden (imp.) Bright Glow, by Day Comet from Red Dolly, may join the working brigade at Stratford.

At Takanini tracks last week the A.R.C. Railway Handicap candidates, Gay Sheila and Gay Marigold, reeled off five furlongs in Imin 1 3-ssec.

Descending from a long line of turf supporters it was fitting that Lord Derby with the assistance of Hyperion, should head England’s owners last season at £27,559.

Although nominated for the Southland R.C. Summer meeting, Golden Lap is still suffering from a cold and may be an absentee on January 2 and

Maorilander J. Barry, who is now residing in Melbourne, has been riding for about twelve years—he served his time with F. Tilley as fellow apprentice to Maurice McCarten.

Classed as of the lean kind in Australia, Winooka’s mate, Trevallion, did well in America and furnished to afford promise for next season’s racing.

Woodville winner, Debut, who scored first time out, is owned by Messrs Smith Bros., breeders of Peter Jackson and Gaine Carrington, and is reported as very smart.

The continued success of the fiveshilling totalisator ticket in various parts of the world is being ignored by conservative Maorilanders, but they will come to heel.

In announcing that Peter Jackson would not be a starter in Auckland Cup, “Hurry On,” in Taranaki News, stated that immediately on his return home the son of Nigger Minstrel was turned out for a spell on his owners’ property to recuperate from his Australian experiences.

Wait and See, who won the Waipa Plate (6f.) on Saturday at the Waipa R.C. meeting, is a three-year-old filly bred in Australia by Rosewing (imp. and by Sunstar from Desmond’s Rose) from Linlass, by Linacre (imp.) from Lile Lass (imp.), by Marco. Last season she won the Woodville J.C. Juvenile Handicap and also gained place money in the colours of exSouthlander and prominent blood stock expert, Mr C. E. Robertson.

Christchurch Press reports:— “A. Sydney correspondent states that W. Stone gave Manchu his first run at Moorefield on December 2. He failed dismally, showing no pace, and whipping in the field. Counterplay appears a hopeless case, for five-furlong races are very scarce.”

Had L. J. Ellis not been engaged to ride Metal Bird, the 2—l fancy for the Racecourse Hill Handicap on Saturday, he would have been on the runner-up, Silver Streak. However, he is to pilot Silver Streak at 7.10 in A.R.C. Raiway Handicap, and as he knows his mount and the gelding’s capabilities, this will be in favour of the Waimate galloper. The Invercargill horseman now appears to hold a very fair hand in the interesting Ellerslie double as jockey to King’s Knave and Silver Streak.

To be decided on January 1, the following is the encouraging list of entrants for the Marton Cup, £250 (l|m.) on the opening day of the M.J.C.’s fixture:—Desert Star, Forestry, True Shaft, Constant Sun, Grand Jury, Count Palantine, Plateau,. Air Laddie, Re-

vision, Miladi, Arikira, Tiger Gain, Beryl Latour, Esteem, Copper King, Arrow Lad, La Poupee, Senegal, Equitant, Atholspear, Fairway, All Humbug.

The figures forwarded from Christchurch in connection with the Racecourse Hill Handicap, at the Hororata R.C.’s meeting on Saturday were incorrect as received here relating to Silver Streak, who acted as runner-up to Manetho. It appears that Silver Streak went out as a 6—6 fancy, not a 6—l selection, a fact which makes a great deal of difference. The Paper Money A.R.C. Railway Handicap candidate evidently returned a very fair “place” reward.

So poor have been the attendances at trotting meetings in Victoria (remarks Sydney Referee) that rumours were current that the meeting on November 27 was to be the swan song of the sport. Captain G. J. C. Dyett, secretary of the Victoria Trotting and Racing Association, however, stated that despite the fact that the association was losing in the vicinity of £3OO a meeting, it was intended to persevere with trotting, as this was the farmers’ sport and it was certain that when better times came that trotting would regain its former prestige.

While his trainer, M. Polson, and other members of his party have returned to Australia in the meantime, Winooka and his stablemate, Trevallion, are at the property of B. B. Jones, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, under O’Sullivan, Polson’s foreman. Here there is an enclosed or covered track of two and a-half furlongs for exercising horses under shelter, and a six furlong outdoor track, while blue grass and N.Z. clover abound. It is a horse’s paradise.

Starting as a 7—7 selection, Silver Ring ran a fine race under 9.6 in the Racecourse Hill Handicap at the H.R.C. meeting at Riccarton on Saturday. The Silverado gelding was in front at the distance, but was tackled by Manetho and Silver Streak. Racing on well, Manetho won by a length from Silver Streak (9.5) with Hurlingham (9.11) a length off third, just in front of Cranford 8.3 (L. J. Ellis), then came Silver Ring. All things considered, Silver Ring made an excellent display, as the seven furlongs were left behind in 1.25 4-5, and the tall gelding has not been long in commission again following on veterinary treatment and a spell.

The three-year-old colt Waipounamu, who was added to the Endeavour Lodge string last week, was bred by his owner, Mr R. Miller, of Eastern District, and can lay claim to breeding lines of exceptional merit. He is a son of imported Last Dart (son of Spearmint) from Sunny Paper, by Paper Money (imp.) from Sunny Corner, by Sunny Lake from Angelina, by Devonshire from Angele, by Multiform from Happy Valley, by Wallace (son of Carbine) from Far Away, by Bill of Portland (son of St. Simon), from Happy Land, by Musket from Atlantis (imp.), by Thormby. He can thus present four strains of Musket blood to say nothing of other aristocratic blends. In the meantime, however, the big son of Last Dart will tax the best skill of J. A. Rowland to round him into racing condition to do justice to his lineage, as he is suffering from soreness and has yet to furnish and prove himself a galloper.

The statement made by returned Australian trainer, M. Polson, that 20,000 is a big attendance at an American race meeting, is borne out by facts. For many seasons the writer has taken stock of the attendance records at U.S.A, fixtures as supplied by exchanges, and can bear out this claim on the returns printed. Polson, however, contends that the Americans will learn quickly, now that wagering is permissible again, and it won’t be long before their courses and conduct of the sport are as progressive as in Australia. Their enterprise is colossal, an instance of which he quotes to Sydney Referee, in the shape of the construction of a racecourse in 25 days, complete with stand to hold 9000 people, and barns and other accommodation for 900 horses. This was at Seattle, Washington.

The breeding of the crack pony mare Rose Arrow, a diminutive racer now performing with distinct credit in Sydney as a 14.1 galloper, is interesting in this part of the world, as she is by Arrowsmith (imp.) from Sleepless, by Sutala from Yawn. Her dam, Sleepless, is an own sister to Mr T. Baird’s mares, Cough and Thornton, the three mares descending on the maternal side from one of the stoutest female strains in Australia, that of Nightmare, who has many staying representatives in her progeny. The pony, Rose Arrow, is claimed to closely resemble Arrowsmith, who raced well in Maoriland prior to his retirement to the stud and subsequent sale to an Australian breeder.

■ The 13—15 Royal Crescent, winner of the Glendore Handicap Trot (11m.), at the Hororata R.C. meeting at Riccarton on Saturday, is a four-year-old mare by Nelson Bingen from Tiny Moon. Driven by the ex-Victorian reinsman, G. Mouritz, who came over to Maoriland with the team owned by Mr F. B. McFarlane, owner of Huon Voyage, Royal Crescent won by a nose from the well-bred Emmeline’s Last, by Man o’ War from the brilliant Emmeline, by Rothschild. As the runner-up was steered by J. J. Kennerley, two exAustralians fought out a great finish. The winner returned very substantial prices each way under the win and place systems, while the second and third (Happy Bird) horses gave excellent returns for places.

Starting as a I—31 —3 selection in the Hororata R.C. Trial Plate (5f.) at Riccarton on Saturday, Silver Jest recorded his first win for Dr M. G. Louisson and his veteran trainer, T. Lloyd, scoring by half a length from Imperial Spear. This latest Riccarton novice to earn a bracket is a three-year-old gelding by imported Silverado from Comique, by Limond from Farce, by San Fran or Absurd from Cowl, by King Rufus from Our Lady, by Simmer from Lady Agnes, by Neckersgat from Peradventure (imp.), by Adventurer. Saturday’s winner is the first foal of Comique.

At Winton on Saturday morning, writes “Stopwatch,” in a bout over four furlongs on the plough The Rector (T. Pemberton) just shaded Towing (J. Morton). The Rector has built up nicely since the W.J.C. meeting and although nominated for the Dunedin J.C. fixture it is intended to race him at Cattle Flat. His W.J.C. efforts do not appear to have had any adverse effect on him but have been to his advantage. Slim Jim has been spelled, and had he been kept going it is not likely that he would have stood up to the hard tracks. Harry Morton does not appear to be particularly keen to race this pair solidly until the winter, when their worth as steeplechasers will be displayed to better advantage. Towing looked well when brought in from a slight let-up and he was soon rounded into racing shape. The Tractor gelding is a useful sort when right. Ecclefechan has been turned out since his W.J.C. success, which was received with unusual 'enthusiasm in these quarters. A full sister to this gelding—a three-year-old—is at present being given light work. Pandowa (Panmure— Redowa) has been a visitor of late to the tracks but he is very big on it.

“You Can Win A Dead Horse!” is how the returned mentor relates the tale to Sydney Referee:—“Mick Polson tells of a queer experience that befel an- owner in America while he was

travelling the country with Winooka. He explains that they have claiming races, or selling races as they would be called here, in which a claimant may put in the stated value of a horse before he contests a race, and take him at the price whether he wins or loses. Four different persons had put in for a promising horse on one occasion. In such circumstances it is necessary for them to throw the dice to decide which shall take him. Just as the racing horses were hidden from view by buildings in the centre of the course this hot favourite suddenly disappeared and it was learned after that he had fallen and was killed. The claims still held though, and the competitors had to dice for his ownership. Imagine the face of the successful thrower when he won the “dead horse” at 2000 dollars, and had to meet the expenses of having him buried.” CANTERBURY NEWS. THE HORORATA MEETING. SOME KEEN RACING. TEAMS FOR ELLERSLIE. NOTES BY THE ROOK. (Special to Times.) Christchurch, December 16. We had some rain early in the week that was very welcome. The rain that fell to-day prior to the first race was not welcome however. It would have been more appreciated if it had fallen in the evening. The course was in good order for the Hororata R.C. meeting, and considering that rain was threatening the attendance was good. Variant was withdrawn from the Trial Plate, her trainer being, afraid of a rehandicap at Ellerslie if she should" win. Most of the field were very green, and at the end of a furlong it was a long way from first to last of them. Delice, Highbrow, Silver Jest, Norman Conquest, Grampion, and Madge’s Coin were well clear of the rest at the end of three furlongs Silver Jest had the measure of the lastnamed at the end of four furlongs but he had to be ridden out to stave off Imperial Spear by a long neck. Imperial Spear had only to have got out a little more smartly and he would have won easily. Imperial Spear was nearly two lengths clear of Grampion, with Highbrow a similar distance away. These horses were well clear of the rest.

Vintage was backed down under even money for the Bangor High-weight Handicap. It was as good a thing foi him as the betting suggested it might be. The order for the first half mile was Sam Smith, Fleeting Glance, Eupator, Double Shot, Vintage all in close order, with Nightguard and Nightfiyer together last. Sam Smith led into the straight from Vintage but the favourite when kicked up to his work went on to beat Sam Smith by three lengths. He is a very useful hack. High Rank was four lengths away well clear of Nightguard, Fleeting Glance and Bright Red. Immediately after the High Weight Nightly and Rocket went out to run their exhibition gallop. A. Russell was up on Nightly and A. Eastwood on Rocket. Russell will ride Nightly in the Auckland Cup, but K. Voitre will steer Rocket in that race. The Auckland Cup candidates were carrying their colours and did preliminaries, Rocket and Nightly both wearing their exercise shoes. They went away from the nine furlong barrier. Rocket went out and set a good pace, the first five furlongs being run in 1.5 1-5 and the nine furlongs in 1.54 4-5. On entering the straight Nightly ran up to Rocket who was under pressure and stayed alongside him to the winning post. It was a good gallop for, both Cup candidates, and although Nightly finished best, the fact must not be overlooked that Rocket is not a sprinter. Had there been another seven furlongs to go he might have finished better than Nightly. Barring accidents both horses will strip right for the Auckland Cup. Dandy Locanda, Argolis, Happy Bird, Atralette and Emmeline’s Last were the first to show and they ran in a heap to the straight where Emmeline’s Last took charge from Dandy Locanda, Happy Bird, with Royal Crescent coming fast on the outer. Royal Crescent got up to beat Emmeline’s Last by a head with Happy Bird three lengths away well clear of Camera. The scratching of Tout le Monde and Manetho left only seven starters in the Hororata Cup. Locksley and Minerval went short in their preliminaries but the other five strode out freely. The lot got away in good line but Sweet Agnes at once took charge and led along the back from Argentic, Minerval, Some Shambles and True Shaft. The order was the same into the straight where Argentic ran up to Sweet Agnes with Minerval and True Shaft in pursuit. Argentic beat Sweet Agnes comfortably by a short length with Minerval half a length away a head in front of True Shaft. After a gap Some Shambles and Locksley were together clear of Ramo. With nothing to make her do it the pace set by Sweet Agnes was not as solid as it might have been. The result was that the real race was over the last half mile. Miss Nightraid, Final Shot, Cinders, Charmione, Haere Tonu were the first to show in the Sandown Handicap. With a furlong to go Haere Tonu and Final Shot singled themselves out and after a battling finish Final Shot beat the black gelding a length with Haere Tonu two lengths away, one clear of Cinders. Miss Nightraid and Doiran were the next to finish. Arrow Rose gave a lot of trouble at the start and was placed in the pen.

When the field had settled down to race in the Racecourse Hill Handicap Cranford was in charge, pulling hard, from Silver Ring, Manetho, Night Recital and Silver Streak with Shatter tailed off a bad last. The order was the same until well up the straight when Manetho collared Cranford, and Silver Streak, Hurlingham, Silver Ring were all putting in claims. Manetho ran on to beat Silver Streak by two lengths with Hurlingham a short length back. Cranford was a neck away having Silver Ring and Shatter almost level with him. Shatter put in a wonderful run over the last half mile. He was over fifty yards last with four furlongs to go. Silver Streak also ran a great race. He looks better than he did at Cup time, more seasoned. He. leaves for Auckland on Tuesday evening and his prospects of winning the Railway Handicap with L. J, Ellis up look reasonably good. He goes north with F. D. Jones’ team.

There was a great finish in the Snowdon Trot. Camera, Real Burton, Attorney, Full Hand and Great Seaman got away well and ran in a bunch to the straight. There was a slogging match all up the running and Real Burton beat Camera a head, with Attorney a neck away third. Golden Dollar was a head away fourth just beating Harvestin. After these there was a gap, Paul Drusus, who gave away 84yds, finished eighth. The Lord Quex— Charlady mare Cleaner has at last added to her winning list. On all public form she should have paid a very long price, but bettors went for her rather well on account of A. Russell being on top and she did not pay £lO to win. The start was an even one but Cleaner very soon broke the line, and at the end of a furlong she was leading from Silver Sight with Grand Review next followed by Silver Brier and Davolo. The order was the same entering the straight save that Silver Brier had run up alongside Silver Sight. None of those close to Cleaner were capable of getting level with her and the result was that running about they hampered Davolo whose belated run was not

strong enough to catch the leader who beat him a length. Water Polo was a length away third, a neck ahead of Heatherglow, with Grand Review, Silver Sight and Silver Brier next almost in line. The Judicial Committee was called together twice by the stipendiary steward. The first time to inquire into some bumping that True Shaft got in the Cup. G, Humphries was blamed, but his explanation was accepted and he got out of it with a severe caution. The next meeting was to ask D. O’Connor to explain his riding of Silver Ring in the Racecourse Hill Handicap. His explanation was accepted. Touring Teams.

H. Cutts leaves on Monday evening for Ellerslie with Cricket Bat, Rocket. Horn’s Reef and Copyist. All of these horses are in fine shape and the team should pay its way. On the same night A. McAulay will go north with Southdown, Variant and he will take Guarantee up for P. McGrath. Guarantee will be ridden by A. Russell in the Railway Handicap. Croupier, who is being taken north by C. Emerson, will be in McAulay’s box on the train from Wellington. On Tuesday evening F. D. Jones will leave with Shatter and Nightly. Conti ol was to have gone but he went sore. Silver Streak will be in Jones’ box but under his trainer T. Hobbs’ care. Also Minerval may fill the fourth space but that is not certain. T. Hobbs, who used to train his team at Waimate, has removed bag and baggage to Oamaru. The promise of some horses caused him to move. That Hobbs had many friends in Waimate was shown by the send-off they gave him. A farewell dance was given him at which two hundred and fifty people were present, and more practical was the gift of a well-filled wallet. H. Nurse is taking a bay filly to the West Coast. By Hunting Song from Knocklyn she is called Knockfin. Little more than a pony she can muster up a world of speed. She should not be long in getting some winning brackets and not only on the West Coast. She finds her feet wonderfully quickly. A. McAulay is sending Nightguard, Water Polo and True Shaft up to Palmerston for the Manawatu J.C. meeting. Nightguard and Water Polo are only moderates, but they should get some place money. True Shaft will be the star of the team. As he is very well he should do better than pay for the team’s trip. ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR BOXING DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Ashburton, December 18. The following are the acceptances for the Ashburton Trotting Club’s meeting on December 26: — 12 o’clock. MITCHAM HANDICAP, £125. Class 3.51. One and a-half miles.

CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. HANDICAPS FOR FIRST DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, December 18. The following are the handicaps for the first day of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting on January 1 and 2:— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP, £l2O. Class 3.37. One and a-half miles.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. DIVISIONS FOR ROBINSON HANDICAP. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, December 18. The following are the divisions for the Robinson Handicap to be run at the Ellerslie races:— First Division. Jonathan, Allegretto, Dollar Prince, Arch Ruler, Alpinus, Sunny Bachelor, Holly Lu, Hushing, Safari, Royal Dash, Caliente, Wait and See, Saltspray, Hunting Bag, Lagoon, Mondorus, Peter Paul, Sandy Dix, Supreme Ruler. Second Division. Lucidus, Psychologist, Copyist, Star Artist, Cherry King, Imamint, Landlubber, King Mestor, Chief Lap, United, Colossical, Gold Pocket, Alignment, Laudatory, Miss Rewa, Maori Jack, Royal Potoa, Solomon, Solo Song. BRAMBLETORN SCRATCHED. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, December 18. Brambletorn was scratched at 10.25 a.m. to-day for all engagements at the Auckland meeting. ROGLLLA’S INJURY. DELICATE OPERATION PERFORMED. (United Press Assn—Telegraph Copyright.) Sydney, December 18. A delicate operation was performed on Rogilla. All the shreds of the bone and blood clots were removed and it is expected the protrusion of the eye will adjust itself as soon as the haemorrhage subsides.

RIFLE SHOOTING

THE GORE CLUB.

Last week the members of the Gore Defence Rifle Club fired for Messrs Murray and Robertson’s trophy, the ranges being 300 and 600 yards. A. Burrows, a limit man, shot particularly well, and took the trophy as well as both range prizes. S. Preece won the Mathews button for top score off the rifle. The following were the detailed scores, with handicaps:—

There will be no further competition shooting until January 17 and 20. On New Year’s Day the Gore District ifle Association will hold its first annual prize-firing on the Gore Club’s range at McNab.

TENNIS

AMERICAN WOMEN.

RANKING OF FIRST TEN.

(United Frees Assn. —Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 10.55 p.m.) New York, December 18. The United States Lawn Tennis Association’s 1933 ranking list of women, subject to ratification at the annual convention of the United States’ Lawn Tennis Association on February 10 at Pittsburgh, is as follows: Miss Helen Jacobs, Mrs Wills Moody, Miss Alice Marble, Miss Sarah Palfrey, Miss Carolyn Babcock, Miss Cruickshank, Baroness Maude Levi, Mrs Van Ryn, Miss Virginia Rice, Mrs Agnes Lamme,

WAIPUKARAU JOCKEY CLUB.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY.

(P=r United Press Association.)

Hastings, December 18. Acceptances for the summer meeting of the Waipukurau Jockey Club on December 26 are:—

MAIDEN PLATE, £6O. All 8.7. (Six furlongs).—Tino Waiata, Hukemanu, Foreign King, Pikiao, Tres Sek, Crown Seal, Grand Vizier, Lady Wessex, Silver Song, Gainsome, Pokiha, Sunny Maid, Full Throttle, Eiodos, Treasure Hunt.

JUVENILE HANDICAP, £65. (Five furlongs).—Cullus 9.6, Lavinia 8.6, Mana Gift 7.13, Lady Cheval 7.8, Abbey Feale 7.8, Royal Solo 7.7, Gainsome 7.7, Celerimus 7.4. AMALGAMATION HACK CUP HANDICAP, £lOO. (One mile and aquarter).—Fondle 9.2, Bothwell 9.0, Blue Boy 8.13, Sylvan Dell 8.9, Mon Roi 8.9, Wine Tray 8.4, Kind Words 8.2, Monette 7.12, Dusky Crown 7.12.

BRAEBURN HACK HANDICAP, £65. (Five furlongs).—Asterisca 9.13, Hunting Star 8.8, Vonia Park 7.9, Moorwyn 7.8, Tino Waiata 7.0, Tres Sec 7.0, Eidos 7.0, Good Cheer 7.0.

HUNTER HANDICAP, £7O. (One mile and a distance). —Goshawk 11.10, Anemoneter 11.2, Mon Roi 11.2, Kimbo 10.13, Rory Mor 10.13, Treasure Hunt 10.10, Tareha 10.9, Archeria 10.7, Ex Dono 10,7, Chesham 10.7, Hukemanu 10.7, Market Inn 10.7. OPEN FLYING HANDICAP, £BO. (Seven furlongs),—Speed 8.10, Chopin 8.3, Kaihoro 8.0, Gold Mag 8.0, Stitch 7.13, White Fang 7.12, Cuticle 7.7.

PORANGAHAU HACK HANDICAP, £65. (Six furlongs).—Cullus 9.0, Vanestep 8.11, Hunting Star 8.9, Cawbeen 8.4, Vonia Park 7.10, Anemometer 7.9, Wine Tray 7.6, Lady Cheval 7.3, Good Cheer 7.3, Conference 7.3.

SALE OF RACEHORSES.

NEW ZEALANDERS PASSED IN.

(United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 11.25 p.m.) Sydney, December 18.

At a sale of racehorses in training at Randwick to-day, Questionnaire was passed in at 300 guineas. The New Zealander Jonker was passed in at 90 guineas.

TENNIS

CHRISTMAS TOURNEY.

A RECORD ENTRY.

HANDICAPS AND DRAW.

Record entries have been received for the Southland Association’s Christmas tournament and the best tennis seen for many years should be witnessed. The handicapping was carried out by-the executive of the association last evening and the draw made. A limited number of blanks was allowed. The draw in the various events is as follows:— Ladies’ Singles Championship. First round—Miss Woods v. ; Miss Rein v. Miss Anderson; Mrs Clarke v. Miss Fox; Mrs Scott v. Miss Lamont; Miss Baikie v. Mrs Chisholm; Miss Shand v. Miss Peterson; Miss Weavers v. ; Miss Hart v. Miss Pepper. Ladies’ Doubles Championship. Byes at Top—Mrs Weavers and Miss Blaikie. First round—Misses Jopp and Paterson v. ; Misses Woods and McKay v. Mrs Scott and Miss Hart; Misses Fitzgerald and Fox v. Misses Belsham and Strang; Miss Pepper and Mrs Clarke v. ; Mrs Chisholm and Miss Murdock v. Misses Hoyles and Lamont; Byes at bottom—Misses Cutt and Rein v. Misses Wilson.

Men’s Singles Championship.

Byes at top—Deaker, W. Strang, R. S. Johnstone, McCreath, J. Henderson, Chisholm, , J. Hamilton, Hannay, Pollock, Welsh, Grylls.

First round—Williamson v. E. Macpherson; v, Davidson; D. McDonald v. Bruce; McLeod v. Strettell; Cockerill v. McCallum; Rigby v. Hodgson; A. T. Baird v. Paterson; Grant v. McKenzie.

Byes at bottom—McDougall, R. Baird, , G. Smith, A. B. Baird, Boddy, , Robson, Shand, , Burgess, J. B. Macpherson. Men’s Doubles Championship.

Byes at top—McDougall and Hanan; Hamilton and Grylls; Strang and Sumpter; Hannay and Johnstone; Strettell and McDonald; McCallum and Rigby; Cockerill and Deaker.

First round—Paterson and McKenzie v. Macpherson and Pollock. Byes at bottom—Baird and Lindsay; Williamson and E. Macpherson; Welsh and Burgess; Grant and Bruce; Boddy end Chisholm; Davidson and Smith; McLeod and Henderson; Clarkson and Baird.

Ladies’ Singles Handicap.

Byes at top—Miss Gray (owe 2-6); Miss Paterson (owe 15 1-6). First round—Miss Jopp (owe 15 1-6) v. Miss Cutt (owe 15 2-6); Miss Rein

(owe 30 3-6) v. ; Mrs Clarke (owe 15 4-6) v. Miss Henry (owe 3-6); Miss Pepper (owe 15 2-6) v. Miss Oughton (set); Miss Anderson (owe 5-6) v. Miss McCallum (owe 15); Miss B. Hoyles (owe 15) v. Miss M. Farmer (owe 4-6); Miss I. Henderson (owe 3-6) v. Miss Fox (owe 15); Miss J. Wilson (owe 15 3-6) v. Miss M. Fitzgerald (owe 15 1-6); Miss J. Lamont (owe 15 2-6) v. ; Miss Russell (owe 15) v. Miss R. Wilson (owe 15 2-6). Byes at bottom.—Miss J. Farmer (owe 5-6); Miss Lush (owe 15 1-6); Miss M. Hoyles (owe 4-6). Ladies’ Doubles* Handicap. First Round.—Miss Pepper and Mrs Clarke (owe .15 4-6) v. Misses Farmer (owe 5-6); Misses Belsham and Strang (owe 5-6)v. Mrs Mortimer and Miss Glennie (scr); Misses Jopp and Patterson (owe 15 2-6) v. Misses Weavers and Blakie (owe 30); Misses Anderson and Stevenson (owe 2-6) v. Misses Henderson and Gray (owe 3-6); Misses Fitzgerald and Fox (owe 15) v. Misses Hoyles and Rein (owe 15 5-6); Misses Wilson (owe 15 3-6) v. Misses Cutt and McCallum (owe 15); Miss Murdoch and Mrs Chisholm (owe 15 3-6) v. Misses Lush and Russell (owe 15 2-6); Misses Henry and Oughton (owe 2-6) v. Misses Lamont and Wood (owe 15 1-6). Men’s Doubles Handicap. First round—Strang and A. B Baird (owe 15 3-6) v. Lumsden and Jones (scr); Johnstone and Hannay (owe 30 3-6) v. Mills and Shand (owe 15 1-6), Lindsay and Baird (owe 40) <v. Bruce and Grant (owe 15 5-6); Smith and Henry (owe 3-6) v. ; McCallum and Rigby (owe 30 3-6) v. Twemlow Bros (owe 3-6); Woodfield and Robson (owe 5-6) v. Richardson and Nesbit (owe 4-6); Hamilton and GryUs (owe 15) v. McCreath and Anderson (scr); Lee and Pollock (owe 3-6) v. Wood and Hodgson (owe 3-6); Davidson and Smith (owe 15) v. ; McEwan and Spencer (owe 5-6) v. Baird and Clarkson (owe 4-6); Fox and Lorentzen (scr) y. Williamson and McLeod (owe 30); Gill and Kean (scr) v. Paterson and Wilson (owe 15); Braxton and White (owe 1-6); v. Watson and McLean (owe 3-6) v. Paterson and McKenzie (owe 30); McPherson Bros (owe 30 1-6) v. Henderson and C. Baird (owe 15 1-6); Strettell and McDonald (owe 30) v. Burgess and Welsh (owe 15 3-6). Mixed Doubles Handicap. Byes at top.—A. B. Baird and Miss Smith (owe 15 1-6); Anderson and Miss Stevenson (owe 1-6); McCreath and

Miss Anderson (scr); Pollock and Miss Lamont (owe 30 1-6); Rigby and Miss Weavers (owe 16 4-6); Hodgson and Miss McCallum (owe 2-6); Richardson and Miss Strang (owe 2-6); ; Robson and Mrs Robson (owe 1-6); McDonald and Miss Rein (owe 15 3-6); Hanan and Miss Hart (owe 30 2-6); McLeod and Miss Jopp (owe 15 1-6); Nesbit and Miss Belsham (owe 4-6).

First round,—Grylls and Miss Russell (owe 4-6) v. Hannay and Miss Murdoch (owe 15 1-6); Bruce and Miss J. Wilson (owe 15 2-6) v. Home and Miss McKay (scr); Cockerill and Mrs Cockerill (owe 15 2-6) v. Twemlow and Miss Farmer (owe 5-6); McCallum and Miss Cutt (owe 15 3-6) v. Strang and Miss Woods (owe 15 1-6); Spencer and Miss M. Hoyles (owe 3-6) v. Davidson and Miss Henry (owe 3-6); Smith and Miss Oughton (owe 4-6) v. White and Miss Fox (owe 3-6), Byes at bottom—Mills and Miss B. Hoyles (owe 3-6); Macpherson and Miss Baikie (owe 3-6); J. Chisholm and Mrs Chisholm (owe 4-6); MacEwan and Miss Lush (owe 5-6); Welsh and Miss Henderson (owe 15); Patterson and Miss Patterson (owe 4-6); Sumpter and Mrs Scott (owe 40); Wilson and Miss Wilson (owe 15); McKenzie and Miss Pepper (owe 5-6); Grant and Miss Fitzgerald (owe 15); ; Paterson and Mrs Clarke (owe 15 2-6); Hamilton and Miss Wesney (owe 15). Men’s Singles Handicap (A Grade). Byes at top—Rigby (owe 15 5-6); Henderson (owe 15 4-6); Johnstone (owe 30 2-6); Hannay (owe 30); McCreath (scr); E. Macpherson (owe 15 1- McDonald (owe 15 3-6); G. Smith (owe 5-6); Strang (owe 30 2-6); McCallum (owe 30 2-6); Bruce (owe 15 3- Wood (owe 3-6). First round.—Strettell (owe 15 4-6) v. Spencer (owe 3-6); v. Anderson (scr); Twemlow (owe 2-6) v. Hodgson (owe 3-6); Robson (owe 5-6) v. Burgess (owe 15); Mac Ewan (owe 4-6) v. McLean (owe 15); J. Hamilton (owe 15 2-6) v. Watson (owe 2-6); Shand (owe 15 4-6) v. E. Thompson (owe 5-6); Davidson (owe 3-6) v. Gile (scr). Byes at bottom.—McKenzie (owe 15 2- A. B. Baird (owe 4-6); R. Baird (owe 3-6); Grant (owe 15 2-6); Hanan (owe 30 2-6); Kean (scr); ; Paterson (owe 15 3-6); A. T. Baird (owe 30 2-6); Wilson (owe 15 2-6); ; Welsh (owe 15 3-6). Men’s Singles Handicap (B Grade), Byes at top,—Nesbit (owe 15 3-6); ; Lumsden (owe 2-6); Grylls (owe 15 1-6); Horwan (owe 15); ; H. Twemlow (owe 15); Robson (owe 15 4- Richardson (owe 15); Kean (owe 3- McCreath (owe 3-6); Lorentzen (owe 4-6); Wood (owe 5-6). First round.—S. Jones (owe 4-6) v. Hodgson (owe 5-6); G. Tremlow (owe 2-6) v. Davidson (owe 15 1-6); S. Smith (owe 5-6) v. A. B. Baird (owe 5- F. Lindsay (owe 1-6) v. McLean (owe 30); F. Henry (owe 15 3-6) v. C. Baird (owe 5-6); Anderson (owe 3-6) v. Patterson (owe 15 1-6). Byes at bottom.—Braxton (owe 2-6); ; Fox (owe 2-6); Wilson (owe 30); ; Mac Ewan (owe 15 4-6); Gill (owe 2-6); ; Spencer (owe 15 2-6); Mills (owe 15); White (owe 15); Woodfield (owe 15); Watson (owe 4-6). Boys’ Championship.

Bye.—Pollok. First Round.—A. T. Strang v. Gray; Heath v. Henry; C. Baird v. Challis; Braxton v. C. Breen; Lindsay v. Lee; A, Breen v. Mills; Paterson a bye. Girls’ Championship. First Round.—R. Wilson v. B. Hoyles; J. Wilson v. I. Henderson; M. Kean v. V. Gray; J. Lamont a bye. ATHLETICS EDENDALE SPORTS. HANDICAPSDECLARED. The following are the handicaps for the Edendale' Athletic Society’s sports meeting on Christmas Day, as declared by the handicapper, Mr Wallace Murdoch, jun.:— 75 Yards Handicap.—F. Thomson scr, J. N. Windle, T, S. Kolowski and W. H. Jones IJyds, W. J. Mair, A. Crawford, A. McKenzie, Slater and D. Webb 2yds, I. B. Gordon 24yds, A. R. Jackson 3yds, N. Garden and F. T. Beale 34yds. T. Robins, R. Heaps, G. E. Pearce, R. Frampton and J. Gallagher 4yds, H. Windle, A. S. Bissett, T. H. Major, S. Smith, H. Hickey and G. N. Somerville 4-yds. 135 Yards Handicap.—M. Forde, J. Senior and N. Forbes 2yds, F. Thomson_3yds, J. N. Windle 3), Slater 5, T. 5. Kolowski 4, M. Sutherland and W. H. Jones 44, P. Mcßride 5, A. Crawford 6, A. McKenzie 6), N. J. Mair 6, B. McDonald s|, A. R. Jackson 8, A. S. Bissett 7, N. J. Tither 7, I. B. Gordon 6, D. Crawford 7, J. Gallagher 84, G. E. Pearce 8, T. Robins 8), R. Frampton 9, R. W. Pickering 8, A. McAulay 91, J. Smith 9J, H. Heaps 9, C. Livingstone 9, G. Somerville 9.

220 Yards Handicap.—M. Forde, J. Senior, N. Forbes scr, F. Thomson 4yds, M. Sutherland. A. B. Sutherland and D. Webb 5, T. S. Kolowski 6, P. Mcßride, W. J. Tither, A. Crawford, W. J. Mair and J. N. Windle 7, R. W. Pickering 6, N. Gordon, W. H. Jones and B. McDonald 8, A. R. Jackson 9, T. Robins, D. Crawford and J. Gallagher 10, R. Frampton and G. Johnstone 11, T. H. Major and E. J. Mclntyre 12, G. E. Pearce 10, S. R. Symester 6, R. Marshall and C. Livingstone 11. Quarter Mile Handicap: D. Flanagan scr, N. Forbes, J. Senior and M. Forde Byds, A. Sutherland 11, N. Garden, R. W. Pickering 12, E. Briggs 14, W. J. Tither 15, P. Mcßride, T. S. Kolowski 16, J. Hardy 19, G. G. Cochran 18, L. Ledingham 24, L. Aitken 23, W. Bews 30, S. R. Symister 15, R. Marshall 26. Half Mile Handicap.—D. Flanagan scr, G. G. Cochran 22yds, E. Briggs 25, A. E. Davis, L, D. Luderman 30, R. Thomas 28, L. A. Wood 30, J. Hardy, L. Aitken 40, B. Chisholm 45, F. N. Horman 48, G. Johnston 50, L. Ledingham 55, H. Buchanan, E. J. Mclntyre 60, W. Smith, W. Leonard, C. Cooper, W. Bews and W. Irving 65, F. G. Lawson 22. One Mile Handicap.—H. Denny scr, R. Thomas 10yds, A. Davis, L. D. Luderman and L. A. Wood 20, G. G. Cochran 30, B. Chisholm 45, H. Buchanan, W. Smith, W. Leonard and C. Cooper 85, G. Johnston 70, J. G. Lawson 35.

Half Mile Cycle Handicap.—A. Hagerty, G. Hoffman, A. J. Hay and R. A. Knowler scr, A. B. Shepherd, J. Kennedy syds, K. Booth, G. F. McMillan 15, R. W. Payne, R. Balwin and C. Hansen 20, R. J. Brown 25, S. Kidd, A. H. Brown, E. Thomson, J. Dillon, R. J. Smith and J. A. Haigh 30. T. S. Ward 25, G. Andrews 30, A. E. Redman 35.

Two Mile Cycle Handicap.—G. Hoffman scr, R. A. Knowler and A. J. Hay 20yds, A. B. Shepherd and K. Booth 40, A. Hagerty 20, J. Kennedy 25, W. Coster 45, J. Hansen and R. W. Pyne 40, G. F. McMillan 60, R. Balwin, A. R. Brown and T. S. Ward 80, R. J. Brown 90, J. Dillon 130, R. J. Smith 100, A. J. Haigh 130, S. Kidd 140, E. Thomson 140, A. E. Redmond 150, G. Andrews 140.

One Mile Cycle Handicap.—A. Hagerty, G. Hoffman and A. J. Hay scr, A. B. Shepherd 15yds, R. A. Knowler 10, K. Booth 25, W. Coster and J. Kennedy 20, R. W. Pyne and C. Hansen 30, G. McMillan 35. R. Balwin 45, T. S. Ward and R. J. Brown 50, A. R. Brown 60, G. Andrews, J. A. Haigh and J. Dillon 70, R. J. Smith, A. E. Redmond, S. Kidd and E. Thomson 80. HANDICAPS FOR BUSHCRAFT EVENTS. The following handicaps for bushcraft events at Edcndale Sports on Christmas Day have been declared by the handicapper, Mr A. S. Cocker (kamahi logs):—*

14in. Underhand—First heat: D. Duggan 27sec, J. H. Murdoch 24sec, Len Pascoe 24sec, A. Agnew 23sec, C. A. Bates 21sec, R. Anderson 19sec, R. Fraser 19sec, A. Hodges 18sec, W. McLellan 15sec, J. Te Au lOsec. Second heat: W. J. Murdoch 24sec, W. Murdoch 24sec, J. Tillard 22sec, M. Donnelly 20 sec, R. Scott 19sec, F. Brown 19sec, A. Fraser 18sec, R. Anglem 15sec, C. Bone llsec, A. Wybrow Bsec. Standing Foot Chop—First heat: Len Pascoe 16sec, C. Bates 16sec, F. Brown 16sec, J. Tillard 16sec, A. Agnew 16sec, A. Glozier 16sec, J. Te Au 4sec. Second heat: H. Murdoch 20sec, A. Egerton 16sec, W. Cook 16sec, R. Fraser 13sec, C. Bone 13sec, R. Scott llsec, A. Wybrow 3sec.

Double Handed Sawing, 18in Logs— First heat: Duggan and mate 7sec, Cosgrove and McLellan 6sec, Bates and Brown 6sec, Donnelly Bros ssec, W. Gill and R. Fraser 4sec, Manson and Thomas Isec. Second heat: Anglem and Sellars ssec, Irwin and Gill ssec, Scott and Bone ssec, Agnew and Sutherland 4sec, Anderson and Hodges 4 sec, A. Fraser and mate 15sec. * Single Hand Sawing—A. Fraser, J. Manson. Further entries for this event will be received on the ground and handicaps made there. EVENING SPORTS. THE DRUMMOND CLUB. (From Our Correspondent.) Despite the fact that a similar function was being held at Ryal Bush, and a send-off in Invercargill prevented some the cyclists from attending, the first of a series of evening sports meetings under the auspices of the Drummond Amateur Athletic Club on Saturday evening was a great success. There was a fair attendance of the public, and the track was in good order. The cycling events were keenly contested and some good finishes resulted. Mr D. Chilton was in good form and did the “hat trick,” winning the halfmile, mile and two mile events. The following officials had control of the proceedings, and carried out their duties exceptionally well: Starter, Mr J. Lindsay; handicapper, Mr A. McFarlane; secretary, Mr G. Millow; timekeeper, Mr A. Ritchie; judges, Messrs D. Jones, A. Allison, jun., and H. Gerrard.

Following were the results:— Half-mile Cycling Handicap: D. Chilton (10yds) 1, W. White (45yds) 2, R. Flynn (50yds) 3. Also started: J. Flynn (scr), G. Grieve (20yds) and A. Chilton. Time, Imin 15 3-ssec. Half-mile Handicap (running): D. McKenzie (45yds) 1, L. Roberts (scr) 2. Also started: T. Ward (15yds), and G. Pagan (75yds). Time, 2min 12secs. One Mile Cycling Handicap: D. Chilton (15yds), 1, L. Flynn (60yds) 2, G. Grieve (35yds) 3. Also started: J. Flynn (scr), W. White (80yds), V.’ Flynn (20yds), A. Chilton (70yds), and R. Flynn (85yds). Time, 2min 45 4-5 sec.

Hundred Yards Handicap (running): — Milne (scr) 1, P. Barrett (Byds) 2, L. Roberts (Iyd) 3. Also started: B. Chilton (7yds), and E. Johnston (Byds). Time, 12 l-ssec.

Boys under 13 years (running): M. Lindsay 1, Noel Smith 2. Four starters. Young Ladies’ Race: Miss Thomson 1, Miss R. Stewart 2, Miss G. Thomson 3. Five starters.

Two Mile Cycle Handicap: D. Chilton (30yds) .1, L. Flynn (100yds) 2, G. Grieve (50yds) 3. Also started: A. Chilton (180yds). Time, smin 54 3-5 sec.

There was a good attendance at the dance in the hall in the evening, music being supplied, by Mrs Galt and Mr McDonald, while Mr J. Lindsay was M.C. BENEFIT MEETING AT MATAURA. Conditions were ideal for the sports meeting held on the Mataura Recreation Ground last evening, as a benefit for R. English, a prominent cyclist who was injurecl m a recent accident. The following are the results of the various events:— Cycling. One mile.—W. Coster 1, R. Smith 2. J. riaign 3. Six starters. A very good race, the winner setting the pace in the last lap to win by half a length. Half-mile (youths).—J. Sayers 1, B. Marshall 2, A. Hardie 3. Two mites—A. Redman 1, J. Haigh 2. W Coster 3. Six entries. In the last lap, Redman set the pace, and maintained the lead to win by a length from Hatch. Schoolboys’ Race (Half-mile) S. English 1, J. Bottlng 2, T. McGillvray 3. Half-mile.—A. Redman 1. R. Dixon 2, R. Dixon 3. Coming down the strait, Redman took command and won by half a length from Dixon. Three miles.—R. Baldwin 1. A. Redman 2. J. Haigh 3. Won by two lengths. Running. 75 yards—A. B. Sutherland 1, A. Crawford 2, S. Thomson 3. 135 yards.—S. Thomson 1, M. Sutherland 2, A. Crawford 3. 220 yards—W. Tither 1, H. Major 2, N. Forbes 3. 440 yards—A. B. Sutherland 1, H. Major 2. E. Briggs 3. Schoolboys’ Race—L. Dobbs 1, B. Heywood 2, J. Adams 3. CRICKET CENTRAL DISTRICT COMPETITION. (From Our Correspondent.) Playing in the Central District competition at Winton on Saturday afternoon Limehills were defeated by the home side by a good margin. The results were as follows: WINTON. First Innings. T. Horner b Watson 25 W>_ Blaikie b Boyd J 6 Lilico c Reid b Boyd 6 Hodges b Woods 19 Manuel, c Hammond b Boyd 3 Rawle, b Watson 5 Cleine b Watson 10 Gill hit wkt b Boyd 1 Ward b Boyd (J Hewitt b Watson 5 MacKenzie not out 0 Extras «

Total 104 Bowling analysis: Watson took four for 38; Boyd five for 34. Second Innings. Hodges c Brosnan b Hatton 16 Blakie b Watson 2 Lilico b Hatton 8 Hewitt run out 0 Manuel c Watson b Hatton 1 Cleine b Brosnan fl Forde c Brosnan b Hatton 3 Horner c Hammond b Hatton 0 Rawle not out 5 Ward b Hatton 0 Gill b Brosnan 1 Extras 4 Total 46

Bowling analysis: Brosnan took two for 9; Watson one for 15; Hatton six for 16.

LIME HILLS. First Innings. Brosnan b Blakie 23 W. Reid b Hodges 3 Hammond c Hodges b Blakie 0 Watson c Ward b Cleine 4 Boyd c Murphy b Blakie 0 Coster c Hodges b Blakie 6 McCombe c Lilico b Cleine 4 Hatton b Cleine ( 2 Hammond b Cleine 1 R? Reid b Blakie 9 Kettle not out 0 Extras 4

Total 56 Bowling analysis: Blakie took five for 14; Cleine four for 16. Second Innings. Brosnan c Gill b Blakie 21 Hammond lbw b Cleine 1 Watson b Cleine 2 W. Reid c Lilico b Blakie 5 Boyd b Cleine 0 Coster c Geary b Cleine 0

McCombe c Gill b Blakie 1 Hatton c Gill b Cleine 0 Hammond not out 3 R. Reid b Blakie 1 Kettle c Geary b Lilico 0 Extras 1 Total 35 Bowling analysis: Blakie took four for 16; Cleine five for 16. AN UNUSUAL INCIDENT. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, December 18. An unusual dismissal occurred during the Kilbimie-Institute cricket match. R. Crook who had made 111 for Kilbimie, the top score of the day, was the victim. He had reached his century and in response to an ovation did some big hitting. He hit a six and a four and then misjudging one of McLean’s deliveries skied it over the middle of the wicket. He then ran down the pitch and collided with two fieldsmen who were waiting to catch the ball. He was thereupon given out for having obstructed the field. A dismissal in this manner is very unusual although the provision in the laws of the game is well known. Authorities questioned could not remember a Wellington senior cricketer ever losing his wicket in this way previously. SHEFFIELD SHIELD MATCH.. N.S.W. SOUNDLY BEATEN.

(United Press Assn—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 9.40 p.m.) Adelaide, December 18. In the Sheffield Shield cricket match against South Australia, New South Wales in the second innings made 271 (Fingleton 30, Brown 38, Bradman 76, Kippax 90). Bowling for South Australia Grimmett took five for 103, Lee three for 4 and Wall one for 66. South Australia in the second innings scored 65 for no wickets (Nitschke not out 44, Richardson not out 20). South Australia won in sensational circumstances by ten wickets. Nitschke hit five fours and one six. In the first innings New South Wales made 108 and South Australia 316. Nitschke scored 82 in the first innings. VICTORIA v. QUEENSLAND. (United Press Assn—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 11.25 p.m.) Melbourne, December 18. In the Sheffield Shield match against Queensland, Victoria in the first innings made 204 (Darling 63, without adding to his Saturday score, O’Brien 72). Bowling for Queensland Oxenham took four for 36, Brew three for 32, and Gamble two for 75. Queensland in the first innings lost four for 89.

Billy Sunday scr Renegade scr Car Bingen scr Tiny Guy scr Chudleigh scr Tyrone Lass scr Endurance scr Wahnooka scr Fluke scr Win Thru scr Gaynor scr yds bhd Master Wrack scr Harvest Dillon 24 Mother’s Boy scrIdanoe 48 Shaun Imposter 48 O’Farrell scr Mataunga 48 12.40 p.m. WAKANUI HANDICAP, £125. Class 3.45. One and a-half miles. Bar None scr Malvena scr Bide a’ Wee scr Marie Dillon scr Blandford scr Red Gold scr Cannonshot scr Replica scr Chudic scr Rewai scr Coral Prince scr Satin Lass scr Corona Nelson scr Travis Pringle scr Eddystone scr yds bhd Gold Claim scr Pekara 24 Golden Cross scr Royal Crescent 36 Great Horatius scr Colene Parrish 48 Great Seaman scr Elvo 72 1.25 p.m. ASHBURTON TROTTING CUP, £400. Class 4.30. Two miles. Ayrmont Royal Again 12 Chimes scr Gold Tinge 24 Blue Mountain scr Silver De Oro 24 Roddy scr Regal Voyage 36 Tactless scr Kingcraft 48 Wrackler (T) scr Sunny Mom 48 yds bhdLindbergh 72 Belinda 12 2.45 p.m. McLEAN HANDICAP, £150. Class 3.34. One and a-half miles. Betty Wrack scr Vagabond Elvo scr King scr Gunmetal scr yds bhd Lady Antrim scr General Wrack 12 Lord Lupin scr Great Minto 12 Lucky Guy scr Plain Silk 24 Ruth Logan scr Real Huon 36 Tatsy De Oro scr Little Nelson 84 3.25 p.m. WINSLOW HANDICAP, £175. Class 3.40. One and a-half miles. yds bhd Don Giovanna scr Gyrate 12 Enigma scr Nelson Prince 12 Germanicus scr Raclaim 12 Great Resound 12 Harvester scr Silk Coat 12 Merrijigs scr Ruin 24 Norman Fox scr Honeymoon 36 Our Bingen scr Scuttle 36 Radley scr El Merit 60 4.5 p.m. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, £175. Class 3.25. One and a-half miles. Reporter scr Ciro 24 Worthy King scr Manoeuvre 24 yd s bhdWrecker 24 Brackei'. 12 Gay Gordon 36 War Paint 12 George Rey 36 Wild Guy 12 Gunfire 36 Arabond 24 Craganour 36 Black Lion 24 4.45 p.m. BOXING DAY HANDICAP, £200. Class-3.20. One and a-half miles. Arethusa scr Tactless scr Ayrmont yds ohd Chimes scr Muriel De Oro 12 Blue Mountain scr Regal Voyage 12 Brent Zolock scr Silver de Oro 12 Great Logan scr Lindbergh 48 John Noble scr WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB. HANDICAPS FOR FIRST DAY. Christchurch, December 18. Mr J. E. Henrys has declared the following weights for the first day of the Wairarapa Meeting on January 1 and 2;— ELECTRIC HANDICAP, £100. Five furlongs Souchong 9 6 Haulbowline 7 11 Lady Nan 8 6 April Fool 7 8 Navaho 7 13 Acceptable 7 1 Quietly 7 13 Hunting Lodge 7 0 Aston 7 12 FEATHERSTON HACK HANDICAP, £100. Seven furlongs. Heather Glow 9 0 May Pay 7 12 Colossical 8 10 Lackston 7 12 Bonnie Vale 8 9 Te Ua 7 12 Bettwyscoed g 5 Aroma 7 11 St. Roger 8 5 First View 7 11 Zetes 8 5 Umpire 7 11 Korero 8 4 Wlllowmere 7 11 Grand Blow 7 13 Windward 7 11 Terangltuma 7 13 BIDWILL NURSERY HANDICAP, £120. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Tutor 8 8 Contract 7 10 Morbury 7 13 Synagogue 7 10 Capital 7 13 Talari 7 5 Confiscation 7 12 Sky Blue filly 7 5 Flaxen 7 H Silly Owl 7 5 Artic King 7 10 Peggy’s Joy 7 5 Inveresk 7 10 CHAMPION HACK HANDICAP, £125. □ne mile. Joie de Vai 9 0 Bonnie Vale 7 7 Hazoor 8 13 Lovecourt 7 3 Thrasher 8 12 Korero 7 2 Senior 8 6 High Rank 7 2 Prostration 8 6 Aroma 7 0 Kalmuck 8 3 Stroller 7 0 Secrecy 7 13 Sir Spear 7 0 Heather Glow 7 12 Hest 7 0 Colossical 7 9 Snowball 7 0 Flower 1 7

WARDELL HANDICAP, £125. Seven furlongs. Miladl 9 3 Navaho 8 5 Eminent 9 2 Revision 7 10 Kins Thomond 8 8 Lyrical 7 10 Alglulle 8 6 My Ideal 7 7 Might 8 6 WAIRARAPA CUP. £250. One and a quarter miles. Autopay 9 3 Forestry 7 4 Arrow Lad 8 3 Might 7 3 Equitant Miladl 7 13 Palin Queen 7 3 7 11 Cape Fair 7 2 Vertlgem Chopin 7 9 7 7 Saltpot Revision 7 7 2 0 Courtyard 7 7 Pahu 7 0 La Poupee 7 6 Joie de Vai 7 0 WHAREKAKA HACK HANDICAP. £100. Six furlongs. West Tor 9 1 Bay Area 7 5 Prostration 8 13 Consummation 7 5 April Fool 8 8 Blue Heaven 7 5 Acceptable Hunting Lodg 8 1 Oscillation 7 5 e 7 13 Vestal Queen 7 5 Purse 7 13 Camilla Horn 7 5 Bettwyscoed 7 13 Ladyina 7 5

Scuttle scr Honeymoon scr yds bhd. Nelson’s Prince scr Great Amazon 12 Radley scr King Oscar 12 Raclaim scr Todd Bingen 12 Resound scr Modern Girl 24 Ruin scr Amonos 36 RAILWAY HANDICAP , (saddle), £150. Class 2.17. One mile. Belle Lorimer scr Elite Binen 12 Lilian Bond scr Holly Bank 12 Princess Thea scr Peter Locanda 12 Royal Parade scr Reporter 24 Him scr Rey Spec 24 Wild Bingen scr Denver City 36 yds bhd. Sahib 36 Accras 12 Wild Guy 36 CANTERBURY HANDICAP. £300. Class 4.30 Two miles. Wrackler (T.) scr Ayrmont yds bhd. Chimes scr Belinda 12 Blue Mountain scr Royal Again 12 Brentlight scr Gold Tinge 24 Great Logan scr Vesuvius 24 Logan’s Pride scr Regal Voyage 36 Roddy scr Kingcraft 48 Tactless scr Sunny Mom 48 LYTTELTON HANDICAP. £150. Class 4.38. Two miles. Cloudy Range scr Pronto Bingen 12 Rey Spec scr Wilbur White 12 yds bhd. War Paint 24 Erin's Princess 12 Black Lion 48 STEWARDS HANDICAP. £150. Class 4.43. Two miles. Valloden scr Merce Bingen 48 yds bhd. Garner 60 Belle Lorimer 12 Ukelele Lady 60 New Metford 24 First Wrack 72 King’s Voyage 3G Stately Binen 72 Mr Penalty 36 Biddy Parrish 96 Great Burton 48 Louis Bingen 96 ISLINGTON HANDICAP, £150. Class 2.52. One and a-quarter miles. Aristotle scr ydh bhd. David McElwyn scr Automatic 12 Desert Maiden scr Elite Bingen 12 Golden Direct scr' Holly Bank 12 Gold Paper scr Location 12 Priceless scr Lord Leslie 12 Prince Author scr Peter Locanda 12 Royal Parade scr Ratloc 12 Ulm scr Roicole 12 War Boat scr Cloudy Range 24 TEMPLETON HANDICAP. £130. Class 3.32. One and a-half miles. Astral scr Tatsy De Oro scr Banffshire Lad scr Vagabond King scr Betty Wrack scr White Stranger scr Great Minto scr yds bhd. Little Victor scr Marie Celeste 12 Lucky Guy scr Real Huon 12 Morello scr Ruin 12 Oro’s Pride scr War Chance 12 Plain Silk scr Rey Direct 24 Ruth Logan scr Winning Wave 24 AU REVOIR HANDICAP, £175. Class 2.46. One and a-quarter miles. Arabond scr Colonial Boy 12 Arethusa scr George Rey 12 Blue Mountain scr Muriel De Oro 12 Brentlight scr Tactless 12 Craganour scr Vesuvius 12 Gay Gordon scr Brent Zolock 24 Manoeuvre scr Great Logan 24 Master Roy scr Logan’s Pride 24 Probationer scr Regal Voyage 24 Royal Drusus scr Silver De Oro 24 Wrecker scr Roddy 24 yds bhd. Sunny Mom 24 Ayrmont Chimes 12 ■11 <1 »■ I.M

300 600 Tl, A. Burrows 43-4 38-7—92 H. Richardson 38-4 40-3—85 S. Preece 40-0 44-0 84 H. Mason 36-6 38-4—84 C. M. Wilson 43-1 38-1—83 P. Hay 42-2 36-2—82 C. France 39-3 37-3—82 W. D. Milne 41-1 36-1—79 B. Robertson 41-2 31-5-79 H. Windle 37-3 36-2—78 A. Hay 39-4 25-6—74 G. Young 33-5 20—8—6b