SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 22207, 27 December 1933, Page 10

SPORTING

GORE TROTTING CLUB. A SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL FIXTURE. GORE CUP TO OTAUTAU. BLUE MOUNTAIN QUEEN WINS. INCREASED FINANCIAL RETURNS. BY SIR MODRED. There was a representative gathering of South Island followers of the light harness sport on the Gore R.C. s wellappointed property yesterday when the Gore Trotting Club’s Annual fixture was held under satisfactory climatic conditions, apart from a tearing gale, that to some extent interfered with that interesting feature of the pastimes, the racing times. Following on exceptionally unfavourable wintery weather ushering in the Christmas season the sun was always shining for a Boxing Day crowd in which were included visitors from as far north as Christchurch, a large contingent from Dunedin and Otago Central, and wellknown faces reminiscent of every district of Southland in which the trotting horse is held in high regard. It was a holiday crowd, too, and there was cheering for popular fancies winning and loud applause again when a despised outsider's few staunch backers lifted a win pool to the tune of a reward to each beyond a third of a century—the sporting spirit was manifest here in recognition of a long overdue success to a respected Gore mentor. As evidence of the attendance it may be mentioned that the gate receipts amounted to £489, as compared with £473 last year, and the increase of £l6 is really better than it reads, as the admission charge was curtailed for the current season. The meeting was very ablv conducted by the energetic president, Mr J. C. Ray, who left no stone unturned in ministering to the pleasure of visitors and the requirements of the racing and he was ably supported by his vice-presidents and other experienced honorary officials. It can thus be understood that the programme was carried out with due regard to punctuality and if the final event was started a few minutes behind time the fault, if it could be deemed such, lay with an eager public who insisted on crowding the totalisator windows for the last opportunity of a long-day holiday occasion. The racing was of a high class and great interest centred in the principal event of the day, Gore Trotting Cup Handicap, candidates for which were forward from Canterbury, Otago, and Southland generally. An exciting race eventuated and there was sustained cheering when victory ultimately rested with the Otautau-trained mare, Blue Mountain Queen, who has been looked upon since her debut in good company last year as likely to win one of the plums of the current summer campaign. The fact that the winner and h°r runner-up (Young Frank) stayed on stoutly over two miles was also pleasing to those who uphold the home province as productive of pacers capable of seeing out lengthy journeys—this argument was strengthened later when it became known that in the north that afternoon two other southerners, Gold Tinge and Blue Mountain had filled the leading places respectively in the Ashburton Trotting Cup. A feature of the proceedings that appealed to many veteran patrons present was the exciting competition where harnessed square trotters met and thus the argument that unhoppled performers are going out of fashion was effectively disposed of to promise future exhilarating sport in this great class of generaly utility horses. At the conclusion of the race for the Gore Trotting Cup, the president of the club, Mr J. C. Ray extended the season’s greetings to those present at the meeting and on behalf of the club thanked the public for their loyal support during the past lean years. It was that support which now enabled the club to make some concessions by way of reduced gate charges and also to increase the stakes and attach trophies to the principal event. The large attendance present showed that the public appreciated the club's action. The meeting also marked a milestone in that their starter, Mr F. Wallis, senr., had completed 30 years of service as starter for the club. He paid a tribute to Mr Wallis’ ability and stated that he had the confidence of all trainers and drivers. Mr Ray thanked the Gore Racing Club for the use of their course and for the working facilities afforded to the light harness trainers. Mr Ray then congratulated Mr W. Dawson, owner of Blue Mountain Queen, on the success of his mare in the Cup and presented him with the chiming clock which was attached to the stake. Mr Dawson suitably replied, and then Mr Ray presented to Mr J. Maconnell, trainer of Blue Mountain Queen, a set of harness, to mark his success in the chief event that day. Mr Ray expressed his pleasure that a Soutlilander had won the trophy. Mr Maconnell made a suitable acknowledgment. The totalisator returns for the day amounted to £13,486 10/-, as compared with £11,594 10/- last season, an increase of £1892. The win and place systems of wagering were in use and appeared to find favour with the investing public—there was no instance under the place system of an investor receiving less than his stake, a result that would not have been the case had certain recently vaunted means of dispersing machine money been adopt-

ed. Despite the fact that the fixture was held during an awkward holiday season, a happening imposing a severe handicap on the most adept of officials, the secretary, Mr R. S. Green, has his arrangements in clock-working order and his endeavours in this direction were duly recognized and appreciated. It may also be mentioned that patrons of the stands noted with satisfaction that the panes of glass designed to keep out wind and rain had been carefully cleaned so that a view of the racing might not be obscured, and herein lies a hint that might with advantage be taken to heart on several other southern convincing grounds. The following are the detailed results :—

CROYDON HANDICAP (saddle), £120.. Second £2O, third £lO. Class 3.50. Unhoppled trotters. One and a half miles. 2 — 1 F. Roberts’ b g Orphan Bingen, by Nelson Bingen— Ruby Hamilton, aged, 36yds bhd (P. Gallagher) 1 3— 3 A. McLellan’s br g Kippagh, 6yrs, 36yds bhd (owner) 2 7 —7 F. Tamblyn’s drk br m Sylvia Moko, syrs, limit (owner) 3 (Winner trained by owner, WaipiataJ Also started: B—lo8 —10 Taiyang limit (R. Ledingham), 5—4 Western Front limit (P. McKay), 10—9 Clipped Wings limit (W. Todd), I—21 —2 Bon Haven limit (D. C. Watts), 4 —B Beltane limit (D. McIntyre), 7—5 Imperial Wave limit (J. Dynes), 4—6 Great" Patch limit (H. Eady), 6—9 Daytona limit (W. Thomas), 9 —ll Fernlee 60yds (T. Wallis). Won by ten lengths, third eight lengths away, Western Front fourth. Times: 3min 39sec, 3min 42sec, 3min 48 4-ssec. TRIAL HANDICAP, £125. Second £2O, third £lO. Class 4.5. One mile and five furlongs. 4— 4 J. Walsh’s br m Kibo, by Blue Mountain King—Evelyn Wilkes, 6yrs, limit (owner) 1 9—lo W. Rance’s blk m Black Shadow, syrs, limit (P. McKay) 2 I—l T. Palmer’s b g Green Mantle, 3yrs, limit (D. C. Watts) 3

(Winner trained by owner, Gore.) Also started: 2 —2 Fairhaven limit (F. G. Holmes), 5—5 Chevalier limit (J. R. Waite), 14—17 Parish Chimes limit (F. Johnson), 10—9 Bingen Wrack limit (P. Gallagher), B—7 Hard Times limit (W. Cosgrove), 12 —11 Monty Chimes limit (J. Clark), 14—18 Winnie Lee limit (W. Burrows), 16—16 Ready Money limit (D. Mclntyre), 12—14 Vacation limit (J. Maconnell), 7 —B Happy Go Lucky limit (F. Langford), 3—3 Bright Voyage limit (A. McLellan), 11—13 Electric Chimes limit (E. Mitchell), 15—15 Lucky Lee limit (J. Dynes), 6—6 Firecrest limit (J. Cruickshanks), 13—12 Sunny Southland limit (W. Thomas). Won by one length, third half a length away, Fairhaven fourth. Times: 3min 49 4-ssec, 3min 50 3-ssec, 3min 51sec.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (saddle), £155. Second £3O, third £l5.

Class 2.22. One mile. 1— A. Baird’s b h Nelson Pointer, by Nelson Bingen— Merce Pointer, syrs, limit E. Mitchell) 1 3— 4 A. F. McGregor’s b m Lena Bingen, 6yrs, limit (F. McGregor) 2 2— D. Windle’s b g Willow Wave, aged, 24yds bhd (J. Walsh) 3 (Winner trained by E. Mitchell, Riversdale.) Also started: 10—10 Logan Brae limit (F. Johnson), 6—6 Nellie Osborne limit (J. Maconnell), 9—9 King Mac limit (F. Langford), 5—5 Onoto limit (M. Clare), 7—7 Margaret Bell 12yds (J. Clark), 4—3 Derby Vale 12yds (P. Gallagher), B—B Erin’s Boy 24yds (E Walker). Won by two and a half lengths, third one length away, Margaret Bell fourth. Times: 2min 16sec, 2min 16 3-ssec, 2min 15sec. GORE TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP. £325. Second £6O. third £3O. Class 4.45. Two miles. 2 —2 W. Dawson’s b m Blue Mountain Queen, by Blue Mountain King—Bellman mare, 6yrs, limit (J. Maconnell) 1 4— R. W. McKinnel’s b h Young Frank, aged, 48yds bhd (J.

Walsh) 2 3—3 T. G. Fox’s b m Desert Maiden, 6yrs, limit (D. C. Watts) 3 (Winner Trained by J. Maconnel, Otautau.) Also started: I—l Tangatu limit (F. G. Holmes), 5 —5 Marie Celeste limit (W. Tatterson), 6—6 Lady Voison limit (J. R. McMurray), 9 —9 Grey Girl 36yds (P. Gallagher), B—B Bay Admiral 48yds (E. Mitchell), 7—7 Mocast 60yds (E. Todd), B—lo Raider 72yds (F. Faruharson). Won by one and a half lengths, third two lengths away, Grey Girl fourth. Times: 4min 42 3-ssec, 4min 39sec, 4min 45sec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, £l6O. Second £3O, third £l5. Class 3.55. One mile and five furlongs. 3— Mrs W. Mackenzie’s b m Sure, by Peter Chenault— Our Nurse, syrs, limit (J. R. Waite) 1 I—l F. Wallis Jun’s, b g Chcchahco, 4yrs, 12yds bhd (J. Walsh) ' 2 4— W. D. McLeod’s br g Dusky, aged, limit (W. Cosgrove) 3 (Winner trained by J. R. Waite, Tapanui.) Also started: B—9 Man o’ Franz limit (J. Maconnell), 10—10 Erin’s Chief limit (J. Dynes), 6—5 Lena Bingen limit (F. McGregor), 9 —B Highland King 12yds (P. Gallagher), 5—6 Lindrum 12yds (T. Haile), 7—7 Margaret Bell 24yds (J. Clark), 2—2 Sergeant Dallas 24yds (E. Mitchell). Won by a head, third one length away, Margaret Bell fourth. Times: 3min 46 l-ssec, 3min 45 2-ssec, 3min 47sec.

MAT AURA HANDICAP, £155. Second £3O, third £l5. Class 5.4. Unhoppled trotters. Two miles.

4— P. Brown’s br g Bon Haven, by Nelson Bingen—Bon Homme mare, aged, limit (A. Smith) 1 3—4 E. Mitchell’s drk b h Teviot Downs, aged, 108yds bhd (owner) 2 5— A. McLellan’s br g Kippagh, 6yrs, limit (owner) 3 (Winner trained by A. Smith, Waimate.) Also started: I—2 Triangle limit (D. C. Watts), 2—l Journey’s End limit (E. Todd), 6—B Lady Norris limit (W. Cosgrove), 10—12 Beltane limit (D. McIntyre), B—7 Great Patch limit (H. Eady), 7—6 Paul Bingen limit (G. Matheson), 12 —11 Fernlee 24yds (A. Fidler), 13—10 Royal Stan 36yds (D. McCarthy), 11—10 Belle Norris 72yds (J. R. McMurray), 9—9 Sunny Gold 108yds (F. Langford). Won by half a length, third two lengths away, Triangle fourth. Times: 4min 57 l-ssec, 4min 48 3-ssec, 4min 59sec.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, £155. Second £3O, third £l5. Class 3.42. One mile and a half. 5 —9 J. R. McMurray's br g Scotfree, by Drusus —Wild Pointer, 6yrs, limit (owner) 1 I—l Mrs M. Hiddlestone’s b g Jimmy de Oro, 6yrs, 24yds bhd (A. Holmes) 2 7—5 A. F. McGregor’s ch g Frank Mac, aged, 36yds bhd (F. McGregor) 3 (Winner trained by owner, Gore.) . Also started: 2—2 Rocksahead limit (E. Todd), 4—4 Carillon Chimes limit (F. G. Holmes), 9—9 Master Lee limit (E. Mitchell), 3—3 Azure 12yds (J. Walsh), 6—B Bright Sun limit (H. Dempster), B—68 —6 Jane’s Bell 12yds (P. Gallagher), 11—12 Vologda 24yds (J. C. Burke), 6—7 Ozanam 36yds (J. H. Winter), 12—11 Chiming Lou 48yds (A. McLellan), 10—10 Chiming Wave 48yds (A. Budge). Won by three lengths, third a.necx away, Azure fourth. Times: 3min 33 sec, 3min 32 2-ssec, 3min 31 2-ssec.

FINAL HANDICAP, £lBO. Second £36, third £lB. Class 2.55. One and a quarter miles. 6—5 T. G. Fox’s b m Desert Maiden, by Sheik—Lovebird, 6yrs, limit (D. C. Watts) 1 4—4 Mrs G. H. O’Connell’s br c Tangatu, 4yrs, limit (F. G. Holmes) 2 3—2 R. W. McKinnel’s b h Young Frank, aged, 36yds bhd (J. Walsh) 2 (Winner trained by owner, Christchurch.) Also started: 13—14 Logan Brae limit (F. Johnson), 5 —6 Wee Scotty limit (E. Mitchell), 2—3 Marie Celeste limit (W. Tatterson), B—9 Derby Vale limit (P. Gallagher), 12—12 Onoto limit (T. Clare), 7 —7 Sunbloom limit (W. Thomas), 9—ll Lady Voisin 12yds (J. R. McMurray), 10—10 Grey Girl 36yds (L. Abernethy), 11 —13 Raider 48yds (F. Farquharson), I—l Mocast 48yds (E. Todd), B—B Coldwood 48yds (A. McLellan). Won by a length, third three-quarters of a length away, Marie Celeste fourth. Times: 2min 52sec, 2min 52 3-ssec, 2min 50sec. COMENT ON THE RACING. A SOUTHERN CUP SUCCESS. FAST RACING AREA PROVIDED. A GALE SLOWS TIMES. (By Sir Modred.) With fine weather overhead and a good track available, the sting being out of the ground, it was anticipated that the races would be decided at a

fast gait throughout, but a howling gale during the greater period of the afternoon was distinctly against these hopes being realized. The racing was always interesting and the honorary starter, Mr F. Wallis sen., and his able assistant, Mr W. Norman, experienced little difficulty in getting their fields smartly lined up and sent away evenly., Mi - E. J. Traynor occupied the judge’s stand and his decisions were unquestioned, despite the fact that he had several close things to adjudicate upon. The well-known stipendiary steward, Mr F. J. Beer, was present, but found no reason to question the running or the conduct of those actively engaging in the sport. With a sound racing path in use the many lovers of the light harness pastime in attendance looked forward to the Gore Trotting Cup Handicap producing fast times but wind pressure proved too great a handicap and Blue Mountain Queen did well to score in 4.42 3-5 under the circumstances. The first half-mile was covered in 1.13, the first mile in 2.22, and one mile and a half in 3.34.

When proceedings opened with the Croydon Handicap, the public went for Bon Haven, Orphan Bingen and Kippagh. On the win machine Bon Haven had sixteen friends more than Orphan Bingen who was one hundred and two ahead of Kippagh. For a place Orphan Bingen had twenty-one admirers more than Bon Haven, Kippagh thirty-four less backed.

Molly King, Mahinerangi, Peter Conquest and Beatrice Bingen were withdrawn leaving twelve saddle starters. All went away fairly well. Beltane was an early mixer. Western Front drew out from Orphan Bingen, Clipped Wings and Kippagh. At the stands Orphan Bingen headed Western Front, then came Clipped Wings, Kippagh and Sylvia Moko. Always drawing out Orphan Bingen was six lengths clear of Western Front to the back, with a big gap to Clipped Wings, who tangled and Kippagh took third place. At the five furlong mark Western Front broke badly and Kippagh closed on him. Crossing the top Orphan Bingen was a dozen lengths clear, while Kippagh was pressing Western Front. In the straight Orphan Bingen stepped quietly home by ten lengths from Kippagh, with Sylvia Moko eight lengths off third three lengths ahead of Western Front —a tangle inside the distance lost Western Front third place. Imperial Wave was fifth, then Great Patch, Bon Haven and Taiyang. Trotting very smartly throughout Orphan Bingen never looked like getting beaten at the end of the first halfmile to give Central Otago horseman, P. Gallagher, an armchair ride. Ranking as an aged gelding the well-bred winner is another of the useful brigade hailing from the interior of Otago. Kippagh stepped well all the way, but had no chance with the winner. Western Front trotted well, but two bad breaks put him out of court. The fancied Bon Haven was never dangerous, failing to trot correctly at any stage of the journey. The investments totalled £927, as against £719 last season.

Four runners were solidly supported for the Trial Handicap but Green Mantle was always firm favourite. For a win the three-year-old had two hundred and twenty-three friends more than Fairhaven who was one hundred and one ahead of Bright Voyage. On the place Green Mantle had twentynine tickets more than Fairhaven, Bright Voyage seventeen less fancied. From a good start Hard Times and Parish Chimes failed to move out evenly. Kibo dashed out of the bunch quickly to show the way to Lucky Lee, Firecrest and Greenmantle. At the stands Kibo was attended by a closepacing bunch in which Electric Chimes, Greenmantle, Firecrest, Happy Go Lucky, Fairhaven, Black Shadow, and Bright Voyage was about the order, The leaders were the same as Kibo set the gait in the back straight, then Fairhaven and Bright Voyage moved up fast on the outside in an attractive contest. As Kibo commenced her run across the top Black Shadow was next closely pressed by Fairhaven, Bright Voyage, Greenmantle and Electric Chimes. Turning for home Kibo was clear of Black Shadow, Fairhaven, and Greenmantle, while Bright Voyage was drifting. Always holding her own Kibo won comfortably by a good length from Black Shadow, with Greenmantle half a length away third, while Fairhaven was fourth a length further back, then came Happy Go Lucky, Chevalier, Electric Chimes and Sunny Southland. Raced at the recent Winton J.C. meeting in other ownership, Kibo stripped an improved mare to win nicely for owner-trainer J. Walsh, as another member of the successful Blue Mountain King tribe. She stayed on well and in the fullness of time should race well in a two-mile event. Kibo returned a win reward in the vicinity of double figures. The runner-up, Black Shadow, an improving mare, returned a substantial place price. Greenmantle, a well-bred Wrack—-Nantwich gelding, paced a good race into third berth.

The investments amounted to £1778 10/-, as compared with £1279 last season. Nelson Pointer was a hot order for the Telegraph Handicap and the public were on the spot. For a win Nelson Pointer carried one hundred and fifty nine tickets more than Willow Wave who was two hundred and three ahead of Lena Bingen. For a place Nelson Pointer had one admirer more than Willow Wave with Derby Vale two hundred and forty-seven less backed. Dusky was the only defection from the saddle mile. At the start Nellie Osborne and Onoto failed to get away and Derby Vale lost his chance by colliding with Nellie Osborne. Jumping away smartly Leila Bingen took charge from Logan Brae, King Mac and Nelson Pointer. When the back stretch was reached Logan Brae joined Lena Bingen in front, then several lengths away Nelson Pointer, King Mac, Erin’s Boy and Onoto in order. Crossing the top Nelson Pointer moved into second place in pursuit of Lena Bingen. On the home bend Lena Bingen was still in control from the favourite, then came Willow Wave (pacing fast), Margaret Bell, King Mac, and Erin’s Boy. Taking command below the distance Nelson Pointer paced on stoutly to score attractively by two and a half lengths from Lena Bingen, with Willow Wave a length off third, and Margaret Bell about one length further back fourth, then followed King Mac and Erin’s Boy. With his mind intent on the business in hand and ridden by his trainer E. Mitchell the good-looking and wellbred stallion Nelson Pointer won with something in hand for a staunch supporter of the light harness pastime, viz. Mr A. Baird. As he is only a five-year-old the horse by Nelson Bingen—Merce Pointer, by Logan Pointer —Merce, by Galindo, might go on to better things in harness, as he is possessed of pace, action and stoutness. Lena Binfen paced a good race, while Willow Wave and Margaret Bell exhibited speed over the last three furlongs. The investments totalled £lBO7 10/— as against £l4lO last year.

The Gore Trotting Cup Handicap saw five of the runners solidly backed. On the win machine Tangatu was favourite by three hundred and thirty-one over Blue Mountain Queen, Desert Maiden one hundred and three less fancied. For a place Tangatu was six better backed than Blue Mountain Queen, Desert Maiden forty less supported. From an even start Bay Admiral was slow to find his straps, while Marie Celeste and Lady Voison mixed. Blue Mountain Queen paced out very smartly to gain a strong advantage over the first furlong from Tangatu and Grey

Girl. Turning into the back straight Blue Mountain Queen was about a dozen lengths clear from Tangatu, Grey Girl, Mocast and Young Frank in fairly close order, then came Desert Maiden, while Raider was away off. With five furlongs covered Blue Mountain Queen was about thirty yards to the good from Tangatu. With a mile to go at the stands Blue Mountain Queen held an advantage of about three lengths from Tangatu, Desert Maiden (moved up), Mocast, Young Frank, and Grey Girl, all in close order, while Bay Admiral was next. As Blue Mountain Queen led down the back from a closing up bunch, the positions were changing, but Tangatu and Desert Maiden were shading Mocast, Young Frank and then Grey Girl. The cry that Blue Mountain Queen was beaten halfway across the top was premature, as the Otautau representative held her own, then came Desert Maiden, Young Frank, Tangatu (inclined to drift), Mocast, while the pace was telling on Grey Girl, but she stayed on. Blue Mountain Queen was clearly first into the stretch from Desert Maiden, Young Frank, Mocast, Grey Girl, and Tangatu. In the run home Blue Mountain Queen held on to win cleverly by a length and a half from Young Frank, who cutstayed Desert Maiden by two lengths, with Grey Girl about one length oft in fourth place, then came Mocast, Tangatu, Raider and Bay Admiral the lastnamed pair away oft, while Marie Celeste and Lady Voison who practically took no part in the contest, away down the straight. The winner was turned out a picture of condition by her trainer-driver J. M. Maconnell and justified the claims of her Western District admirers that she was a mare of stamina, as she stayed out every inch of the two miles and moved perfectly by the way. It was a good performance to battle up against a full force gale at several stages of the race in a lone-handed effort, and the wind pressure undoubtedly accounted for the comparatively slow time with the track in perfect order. The favourite (Tangatu) failed to stay, but Young Frank and Desert Maiden both paced good races. The investments totalled £2339 (win £lOO5 10/-, place £123310/-) as against £1936 10/- last year.

Chechahco, Sergeant Dallas and Sure monopolized the betting on the Christmas Handicap. For a win Chechahco had sixty-one tokens more than Sergeant Dallas with a gap of twenty-five to Sure. For a place Chechahco led Sergeant Dallas by sixty-one, Sure forty-four less fancied. Lindrum failed to go away right. Dusky commenced very smartly to lead Sure, Lena Bingen and Man o’ Franz, while Sergeant Dallas moved up quickly. At the stands Dusky was setting the pace from Sure, Lena Bingen, Sergeant Dallas, Highland King, Man o’ Franz and Chechahco. Racing down the far side Dusky was still in control from Lena Bingen, Sure, Sergeant Dallas and Chechahco. There was little change approaching the last bend, except that Chechahco had improved his position. As Dusky straightened up for the judge Lena Bingen weakened and Sure was pocketed on the rails, when Chechahco dashed up outside Lena Bingen. Inside the distance Chechahco challenged Dusky and looked to have the race in hand, when Sure darted in between the pair and beat Chechahco by a short head, with Dusky a bare length oft third, and the staying on Margaret Bell a length and a half away fourth, then came Sergeant Dallas, Man o’ Franz, Lena Bingen and Erin’s Chief.

The position of Sure appeared to be hopeless as the distance post was passed, with Chechahco cutting down Dusky at every stride. Just as the favourite’s victory was being proclaimed in no uncertain tones, Sure dashed up and getting through a limited opening, won at the wire. It was a fine race and aroused keen excitement. Sure scored for the lady owner, Mrs W. Mackenzie, whose colours have been prominent this season across the flat and on the trotting path. The investments totalled £1333 10/-, as against £1554 last season—the first decrease of the day.

For the Mataura Trot Triangle, Journey’s End, Teviot Downs and Kippagh were given most attention. For a win Triangle had four hundred and twentyeight admirers more than Journey’s End who was two hundred and fortysix ahead of Teviot Downs. For a place Journey’s End had seven friends more than Triangle with a gap of one hundred and twenty-seven to Kippagh.

Great Patch failed to leave properly and Bell Norris left her feet shortly. The others went off smartly. Journey’s End led out from Beltane, Triangle, Paul Bingen and Kippagh. There was little change to the home turn the first time, when Paul Bingen broke up. At the stands with a mile to go Kippagh just headed Journey’s End, closely attended by Lady Norris, Triangle, Bon Haven, and Teviot Downs (the backmarker made up his handicap quickly). Going to the pack Journey’s End was showing slightly from a packed field composed of Kippagh, Triangle, Lady Norris, Teviot Downs, and Bon Haven. At the far turn Kippagh showed out again, but half-way across, the top Teviot Downs was leading. On the home turn Teviot Downs was in charge from Kippagh, Journey’s End, Triangle, Bon Haven, and Lady Norris, all of whom possessed excellent chances. Teviot Downs was being proclaimed the winner when Bon Haven came fast to get up and beat him by half a length, with Kippagh two lengths away third, a length in advance of Triangle, then came Lady Norris and Journey’s End. It was a very fine race throughout and easily the best square-trotters’ harness event witnessed at a G.T.C. meeting for many years. The successful gelding from Waimate returned a substantial reward to win and was driven a well-judged race by his trainer. Teviot Downs gave away a lengthy start of 108yds and put up one of the best races of his career to lose by a narrow margin. Quite a number of reputed fast trotters took part and this fact being well known exceptional interest centred in the contest.

The investments totalled £1625 10/-, as against £1574 10/- last season.

Jimmy de Oro and Rocksahead were strongly supported for the President’s Handicap. For a win Jimmy de Oro had seven tickets more than Rocksahead with a gap of four hundred and forty three to Azure. For a place Jimmy de Oro carried eighty tickets more than Rock’s Ahead, Azure thirty less backed. Bright Sun tangled at the start, while Scotfree and Chiming Wave got away badly. Azure was smartest to begin from Master Lee, Rocksahead and Carillon Chimes. When the straight was reached the first time Azure was in command, but Scotfree paced to the front at the stands with a mile ahead of him, then came Azure, Carillon Chimes, Rocksahead, Jane’s Bell, and Frank Mac. Racing to the back Jane’s Bell tangled and faded out. Frank Mac and Scotfree in company led Azure and Rocksahead down the back, the last-named tangling and losing five or six lengths. As Scotfree just showed from Frank Mac across the top, Azure and Rocksahead were handy, with Jimmy de Oro making up ground fast from the rear. Scotfree led into the stretch by a narrow margin and carried on to win by two lengths from the fast finishing Jimmy de Oro, who was half-a-length better than Frank Mac on the scoring-line, with Azure a neck away fourth, then came Rocksahead followed by Vologda, Ozanam, and Chiming Wave. Owned, trained, and piloted by the well-known Gore enthusiast J. R. McMurray, Scotfree came in for an

ovation as it is a long time since success crowned the efforts of a deserving mentor. Despite the fact that the son of Drusus returned a win reward of over a third of a century, the applause was none the less hearty from a host of supporters of unsuccessful starters and other people joined in. It was a reception to be proud of following on a fine contest. The investments totalled £1675 10/-, as compared with £1537 last year.

A good favourite in Mocast was found for the Final Handicap but Marie Celeste and Young Frank had many friends. For a win Mocast had two hundred and two friends more than Marie Celeste with a gap of sixty one to Young Frank. For a place Mocast had seventeen admirers more than Young Frank with Marie Celeste forty less backed. Logan Brae, Onoto, and Lady Voison failed to strike a gait at the start. Sunbloom quickly paced to the front from Tangatu, Derby Vale, Marie Celeste and Desert Maiden. Entering the back straight Sunbloom was attended. by Tangatu, Marie Celeste, Desert Maiden and Young Frank. The leader was the same at the half-mile, and Desert Maiden had moved into second berth from Tangatu and Marie Celeste. Momentarily at the far turn Tangatu was in charge, but Desert Maiden joined him, the pair being pressed by Sunbloom, Mocast, Marie Celeste and Young Frank. When the straight was reached and the last furlong was entered upon Desert . Maiden paced to the front to win by a length from Tangatu, with Young Frank finishing well three-quarters of a length off in third place, half a length ahead of Marie Celeste, then came Mocast, Sunbloom and Raider at intervals. Bred by her owner, Mr T. G. Fox, of Christchurch, known for a number of years as an enthusiastic follower of the American sport and president of the Canterbury Owners’ and Breeders’ Association, Desert Maiden is a somewhat leggy mare, but a very nice pacer. Following on her defeat in the leading event of the afternoon her success was well deserved, but she had to put her best foot foremost to keep the promising Tangatu at bay over the last nortion of the set distance. She raced well in the Gore Trotting Cup and it was surprising to find that her win followers obtained a double-figure quote. The investments amounted to £2005 10/-, as against £1584 the previous season. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. LOCKSLEY WINS OTAGO HANDICAP. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, December 26. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s Summer meeting opened in brilliant weather today before a good attendance. The track was in excellent order and some capital racing was witnessed. The totalisator handled £13,932 compared with £11,268 10/- last year. Results: — OTOKIA HURDLES, £l3O. One and a half miles. 5— 5 Rational 11, 10.0 (J. Walker) 1 6 — 6 Fleeting Glance, 9.0 (H. Turner) 2 3—4 Don Jose, 10.13 (G. Barr) 3 Also started: 4—3 Polling Day 10.0, I—l Rasouli 10.0, 2—2 Gallivanter 9.12, 7—7 Ramoses 9.3, B—B8 —8 Whipknot 9.0. Wen by a short head, a head between second and third. Time, 2min 47sec. TRIAL STAKES, £lOO. Seven furlongs. I—21 —2 Lady Zephyr, 8.1 (A. Messer vey ) I 6—6 Daring Deed, 7.11 (W. McEwen) 2 3—3 Silver Sight, 8.6 (G. Humphries) 3

Also started: B—7 Granado 8.6, 10.11 Great Weather 8.6, 10—10 Hostage 8.6, 5_4 Jaunt 8.6, 14—14 Primo 8.6, 9—B Norman Conquest 8.2, 12—15 Aro Arc 8.1, 13—12 Look Smart 8.1, 2—l Quite Soon 8.1, 7—9 Impala 7.11, 4—5 Sun Gem 8.1, 11—12 Scstu. Won by a length, a length separating second and third. Time, lmin 28 3-sscc.

DUNEDIN HANDICAP, £l2O. Five furlongs. 2—2 Queen of Song, 8.5 (J. Dooley) 1 I—2 Invoice, 8.11 (G. Humphries) 2 5—4 Cup Bearer, 7.6 (H. McKinnon) 3

Also started: 4—3 Dismiss 7.9, 3—5 Disguise 7.9, 5—4 Pompeii (coupled with Cup Bearer) 7.6. Won by a length, two and a-half lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 2 3-ssec.

FEDERAL HANDICAP, £lBO. Six fur-

longs. I—l Gaysome, 7.5 (A. H. Eastwood) 1 5— Kerbside, 8.3 (A. E. Didham) 2 6 — 6 Royal Sceptre, 7.12 (H. MeKinnon) o

Also started: 2—2 Irish Lancer 9.10, 3—5 Mobile 8.13, B—B Hula Belle 8.11, 5 —4 Assemble (coupled with Kerbside) 8.4, 4—3 Fairweather 8.4, 7—7 Meadow Lark 8.0. Won by threcquartcrs of a length, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin 13 4-ssec.

OTAGO HANDICAP, £250. One and a quarter miles. 5—6 Locksley, 7.1 (A. Messervey) 1 3—3 Some Shamble, 7.5 (H. McKinnon) 2 I—l Cough, 7.1 (A. H. Eastwood) 3 Also started: 2 —2 Argentic 9.1, 6 —5 Sailing Home 8.11, B—B Salmo Salar 7.11, 4—4 Blazon 7.5, 7—7 Worship 7.0.

In a fine race home Locksley won by a neck with Cough two and a-half lengths away and Worship fourth. Time, 2min 8 4-ssec. SALISBURY HANDICAP, £125. One

mile. I—l Vintage, 8.8 (A. H. Eastwood) 1 B—6 Cleaner, 8.1 (H. Phillips) 2 3—4 Last Link, 8.9 (J. Dooley) 3

Also started: 6 —7 Doiran 9.0, 4—3 Trivet 8.8, 2—2 Kemal Pasha 8.7, 7—B Amy Johnson 8.6, 9 —9 Monastic 8.2, 5— Dressy 8.1, 11—11 Flying Amy 8.0, 10—10 Bold Brigand 7.9, 12—12 First Song 7.8. Won by two lengths, one length between second and third. Time, Imin 41 3-ssec. BURNSIDE HANDICAP, £l3O. Seven furlongs. 5— Chief Light, .7.13 (A. Messervey) 1 2 — 3 Niggerhead, 8.2 (G. Humphries) 2 3— 2 The Masquerader, 8.8 (A. H. Eastwood) 3 Also started: B—B Black Duke 9.0, 6— Royal Duke 8.12, I—l Grand Finale 8.11, 7—7 Some Toff 8.6, 4—4 Tippling 8.4. Won by half a head, a short length separating second and third. Time, lmin 27sec. MILBURN HANDICAP, £lOO. Six furlongs. I—l Final Shot, 8.3 (A. H. Eastwood) 1 B—7 Repudiation, 8.2 (A. E. Didham) 2 6— 4 Moneygran, 7.12 (P. Powell) 3 Also started: 4—3 Gold Paper 9.0, 9— Shock. 8.5, 7 —6 Reminder 8.3, 10 — 9 Cherry Queen 8.1, 3 —2 Strong Light 8.1, 2—l Silver Jest 7.13, 5—5 Roland 7.9, 11—10 Genteel 7.9. Won by a neck, one and a-half

lengths between second and third. Time lmin 14 2-ssec.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY.

(Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, December 26. The following are the Dunedin Jockey Club's acceptances for the second day: TAIERI HURDLES. £l3O. One and a-half

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. GOLD TINGE WINS THE CUP. STAKES TO ATTORNEY. AYRMONT CHIMES SUCCESSFUL. (Per United Press Association.) Ashburton, December 26. For the trotting meeting there was fine weather and a very large attendance. The course was in good orThe totalisator handled £15,282 10/against £15,233 10/- last year. The results were: MITCHAM HANDICAP, £125. Class 3.51. One and a half miles. 7—5 Adanoe 48yds bhd (J. Bryce) 1 6—7 Chudleigh, scr (T. McCormick) 2 2—2 Mataunga 48yds bhd (W. Doyle) Also started: 12 —12 Fluke scr, 4 3 Wahnooka scr, 14—12 Win Thru scr, 15—12 Billy Sunday scr, 17 —17 Shaun O’Farrell scr, 10—10 Tiny Guy scr, 3— 4 Mother Boy scr, 15—12 Master Wrack scr, 5—5 Gaynor scr, 9—9 Renegade scr, I—l Endurance scr, 13—12 Tyrone Lass scr, B—lo Harvest Dillon scr, 11— 8 Imposter 48yds. Won by a length, third three lengths away. Time 3min 27 4-ssec. WAKANUI HANDICAP, £125. Class 3.45. One and a half miles. I—l Eddystone scr, (M. B. Edwards) 1 5— 4 Bide-a-wee scr (E. C. McDermott) 2 6— Colene Parrish 48yds bhd (O. E. Hooper) 3 Also started: 7—lo Travis Pringle SC r, s—7 Great Seaman scr, 13—12 Red Goid scr, 21—17 Marie Dillon scr, 17— 11 Rewa scr, 10 —8 Cannon Shot scr, 18—21, Malvena scr, 2—2 Blandford scr, 12—14 Bar None scr, 9—6 Coral Prince scr, 16—20 Great Horatius scr, 11—13 Golden Cross scr, 15 —18 Chudic scr, 22—23 Corona Nelson scr, 19—15 Gold Claim scr, 14—16 Replica scr, 23 —22 Satin Lass scr, 20—19 Pekara 24 yds, 3—3 Royal Crescent 36yds, 4—4 Elvo 72yds. , Won by a head third three lengths away. Time 3min 22 2-ssec. ASHBURTON CUP, £4OO. Class 4.30. Two miles. 6—6 Gold Tinge 24yds (M. B. Edwards) , T A 1 4— Blue Mountain scr (L. A. Maidens) 2 5— Belinda 12yds bhd (G. Purdon). 3 Also started: I—2 Ayrmont Chimes scr 10—11 Tactless scr, 7—B Roddy scr, 11—10 Wrackler scr, 3—3 Royal Again 12yds, 5—4 Silver de Oro 24yds coupled with Belinda, 2—l Regal Voyage 36 yds coupled with Kingcraft 48yds, B—7 Sunny Morn 48yds, 9—9 Lindbergh 72 5 At the back Blue Mountain led from Kingcraft and Sunny Morn, maintaining his advantage into the straight with Silver Do Oro. Then in a second Gold Tinge came to light to win by a neck, third two lengths away. Time 4min 22 3-ssec.

N.Z. CHAMPION STAKES, £5OO. One and a half miles. 2— Attorney scr (R. B. Berry) 1 1— Morello scr (G. Candy) 2 3— Vanity Fair scr (F. Behrns) 3 Also started: 4—4 Prince De Oro scr, 6 —6 Evi Denver scr, 5 —5 Full Hand Going round to the back Attorney led from Morello and Evi Denver, but when the straight was reached Morello was in front from Vanity Fair, Attorney and Evi Denver. Won by half a length, third four lengths away. Time 3min 25sec. McLEAN HANDICAP, £l5O. Class 3.34. One and a half miles. 3— Gunmetal scr (C. S. Donald) 1 6— Tatsy de Oro, scr (J. Bryce) 2 10—11 Lord Lupin scr (D. Teahen) 3 Also started: 7 —B Vagabond King scr, 5—3 Ruth Logan scr, 11—10 Lady Antrim scr, I—l Lucky Guy scr, 4—4 Betty Wrack scr, 2—2 Great Minto 12 yds, 9—9 Plain Silk 24yds, B—7 Real Huon 36yds, 12—12 Little Nelson 84yds. Won by a length, third three lengths away. Time 3min 24 2-ssec. WINSLOW HANDICAP, £175. Class 3.40. One and a half miles. 2 — 2 Ruin, 24yds bhd (D. McKendry) 1 4— 6 Raclaim 12yds bhd (F. Behrens) 2 I—l Germanicus scr (G. McKendry) 3 Also started: 10—10 Don Giovanni scr, 13—14 Great Harvester scr, 5 —4 Enigma scr, 9 —ll Radley scr, 7 —B Norman Fox scr, 13—13 Nelson Prince scr, 3— Gyrate 12yds, B—7 Silk Coat 12 yds, 6 —5 Resound 12yds, 11—9 Honeymoon 36yds, 12—12 Scuttle 36yds, 15 — 15 El Merit 60yds. Won by two lengths, third four lengths away. Time 3min 29 4-ssec. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, £175. Class 5.25. One and a half miles. 7 — 6 War Paint 12yds bhd (R. Young) 1 8— 9 Wrecker 24yds bhd (J. Fraser) 2 3—l Gay Gordon 36yds bhd (W. Bell) 3 Also started: 2—4 Worthy King scr, 10 —10 Reporter scr, 9 —2 Bracken 12 yds coupled with Ciro 24yds, 13—13 Wild Guy 12yds, 6—B Arabond 24yds, J.2 —12 Black Lion 24yds, 4 —5 Manoeuvre 24yds, 5—7 George Rey 36yds,

11—11 Gun Fire 36yds, I—3 Craganour 36yds. Won by a neck, third a nose away. Time 3min 18 3-ssec.

BOXING DAY HANDICAP, £2OO. Class 3.20. One and a half miles. 2—4 Ayrmont Chimes scr (J.

Bryce) - 1 5—5 John Noble sci (W. Ryan) 2 I—l Silver de Oro 12yds bhd (G. McKendry) 3

Also started: 10—10 Tactless scr, 8— 6 Great Logan scr, 6—7 Arethusa scr, 9—B Brent Zolock sci, 3—2 Muriel de Oro 12yds, 6—9 Regal Voyage 12yds, 4—3 Lindbergh 48yds. Won by a length, third a head away. Time 3min 19 2-ssec. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. OPENING DAY. MINERVAL WINS THE CUP. SPRINT TO SILVER STREAK. * _ MOTHER SUPERIOR’S FOAL STAKES. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, December 26. The Auckland Racing Club’s Summer meeting opened at Ellerslie to-day in fine but overcast weather. The attendance was 27,000, an increase of 1500 compared with last year. The totalisator handled £ 69,21 a against £62,522 last year, an increase ot £6693. The track was in excellent order and double figure dividends were returned in the Queen’s Plate, the second division of the Robinson Handicap, Auckland Cup and Christmas Handicap. The results were:— QUEEN’S PLATE, £3OO. Special weights. One mile. 6— 5 Epigram (K. Voitre) 1 7— Sea Fox (W. Tremain) 2 3—3 Kiltowyn, car. 8.10 (T. Webster) 3 5— Rereatu 4 Also started: 2—l Gay Marigold, I—2 Catalogue, B—B Killadar, 9—9 Limbohm, 4—4 Spiral. Won by half a length, third a neck away. Time, lmin 39sec. GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, £750. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. 2 — 2 Mother Superior 8.5 (H. Wiggins) 1 3— Brown Betty 8.5 (K. Voitre) 2 6— Gay Blonde 8.5 (A. Tinker) 3 5— 5 Pin Money 8.10 4 Also started: 7—B Day Wind 8.10, 9—9 King Brierly 8.10, B—7 Sporting Blood B.io, I—l Whenuakura 8.10, 4—4 Burnish 8.5. Gay Blonde got away at the start from Mother Superior and Whenuakura, the same positions being maintained along the top with Pin Moneycoming up. The positions into the straight were Gay Blonde, Mother Superior, Whenuakura. Brown Betty came up with a good run into second and in a fighting finish Mother Superior gained the lead from Brown Betty, Gay Blonde and Pin Money. Whenuakura was next. Won by a neck, third a head away. Time, lmin 14sec. ROBINSON HANDICAP, £225. Seven furlongs. First Division. 1— Jonathan, car. 9.2 (W. McKenzie) 1 2 — 3 Dollar Prince 8.7 (R. Reed) 7 14— Alpinus 8.5 (R. McTavish) T 15— Royal Dash, car. 7.7 4 Also started: 13—11 Arch Ruler 8.7, 9 —6 Sunny Bachelor 8.3, 2—l Holly Lu 83, 10—14 Caliente car. 7.3, 7—B Salt Spray car. 7.7, 22—22 Mondorous 7.0, 12—13 Sandy Dix, car. 7.1|, 18—18 Supreme Ruler, car. 7.2. Won by 21 lengths. Time, Imm 2s 3-ssec. Second Division. 17—17 United, car. 7.3 (W. Vaughan) 1 6— Lucidus 8.12 (T. Webster) 2 11—10 King Mestor, car. 7.11 (E. Keesing) 3 4— 5 Copyist 8.7 4 Also started: B—9 Cherry King 8.5, 19 — 19 Imamint 8.3, 16 —15 Landlubber car 8.0, 2—l Gold Pocket car. 7.1, 5—4 Chief Lap car. 7.9, 7-8 Alignment 7.0, 20— Royal Potoa, car. 8.0 2 , 12—lu Solomon car. 7.13. Won by a head, third half a length away. Time, lmin 25 4-ssec. The following horses were bracketed in the two divisions: Holly Lu and Gold Pocket; Salt Spray and Alignment; Sandy Dix and Solomon. AUCKLAND CUP, £l5OO. Two miles. 7— Minerval 7.4 (C. Eastwood) 1 3— King’s Knave 8.0 (L. J. Ellis) 2 6 —7 Speedmint 7.9 (W. J. Broughton) 3 2—2 Nightly 7.9 4

Also started: 9—B Master Brierly g o g—9 Master Norval 8.0, I—l Rocket 5_6 Red Sun 7.4, 11—11 Carfex 7.3, 12—12 Alloy car. 7.2, 13 —13 Free Air 7.0, 4—4 Gold Trail, car. 7.11, 10—10 King March, car. 7.3. The field got away to an uneven start and Gold Trail and Alloy were left. King March led early from Carfex, Red Sun, Master Norval and King s Knave. Passing the stand King’s Knave and Minerval were together in front, followed by Speedmint, King’s March and Carfex. Minerval had command at the distance, staying on to win by two lengths from King’s Knave who beat Speedmint by a head. _ Nightly was a close fourth. Time, 3min 24sec.

GRAFTON HURDLES, £350. Two

miles. 3— Wee Pat 9.7 (J. Mcßae) 1 4— Billy Boy 10.13 (C. Thom-

son) , , 7—7 Zane Grey 9.0 (R. Miles) 3 I—21 —2 Thespis 10.5

Also started: 6 —6 Solanio 9.13, 5 4 Mia Stella 9.7, 2—l Acervate 9.7, B—B Grant’s Opal 9.0. Thespis and Mia Stella led at the start with Wee Pat in attendance, Grant’s Opal falling at the first fence. Passing the stand Wee Pat led from Thespis and Billy Boy, follo'wed by Solanio, Mia Stella and Zane Grey. Billy Boy was leading at the distance from Thespis and Zane Grey, but Wee Pat came up from fifth to win from Billy Boy in a great finish by a head, third two and a half lengths away. Time 3min 47sec.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, £750. Six

furlongs. I—l Silver Streak 7.10 (L. J. Ellis) 1 4-4 Gay Sheila 7.11 (W. J.

Broughton) . 2 2—2 Diatomous, car 7.7 (K. Voitre) 3 10 —10 Star Artist 7.0 4 Also started: 5—6 Croupier 9.7, 3—5 Puss Moth 8.4, 6—3 Greek Gold, car 8.4, and Exaggeration 7.7 bracketed, 9 — 11 Bambury 8.0, 11—9 Tradesman 7.13, 15—14 L’Allegro 7.10. 16—16 British Columbia 7.7, 12—13 Pomp 7.1, B—B Boughal, car 7.2 i, 7—7 Guarantee car 7.1, 14—15 Hampton Park 7.0, 13 —12 Sinking Fund car 7.1|. Silver Streak, Hampton Park and Diatomous led at the start, _ Tradesman getting away badly. Diatomous and Boughal led at the turn from Puss Moth and Greek Gold with Sinking Fund and Pomp close up. Silver Streak came up from the rear with a fast run in the straight to win from Gay Sheila by a head, third two lengths away. Time lmin 12 2-ssec.

NURSERY HANDICAP, £275. Five

furlongs. I—l1 —1 Variant 8.4 (L. J. Ellis) 1 9 —B Royal Appellant 7.0 car 7.1£

(F. Baker) 2 2—4 Rerepai 8.6 (R. Reed) 3 4—3 Body Line 8.0 4 Also started: 6 —7 Gay Egypt 8.6, 5— 5 Sirona 7.12, 7—6 Pound Sterling 7.6, 2—2 Eara, car 7.8, B—7 Respectful 7.0.

Won by a neck, third a neck away. Time lmin 0 2-sscc. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, £350. One

mile. 7—7 Lady Spy, car 7.1 J (G. Jones) * 3— Cricket Bat 8.12 (L. J. Ellis) 2 1-1 Sunny Sky 8.3 (H. Wiggins) 3 4— King’s Archer 7.9

Also started: 6—6 Shatter 8.2, 5—5 Eager Rose 7.7, 2—2 Mungatoon 7.2, 11—10 Jaeldy Karo 7.0, B—B Royal Gallant 7.0, car 7.1, 9—B Psychologist 7.0, 10—11 Moonfleet 7.0. Jaeldy Karo and Mungatoon took command from Eager Rose, Sunny Sky and Lady Spy along the back. Lady Spy was first into the straight ana maintained her lead from Cricket Bat, Sunny Sky three-quarters of a length away. Time lmin 37 4-ssec.

WEIGHTS FOR TO-MORROW.

(Per United Press Association.)

Auckland. December 26.

The following are the Auckland Racing Club weights for the second day:—

WINTON TROTTING CLUB. RE-HANDICAPS ANNOUNCED. The following re-handicaps for the Winton Trotting Club’s meeting on Friday have been declared by Mr M. r itzgerald: — SOUTH HILLEND HANDICAP.—Bon Haven and Orphan Bingen 84 yards behind. COMMISSIONERS’ HANDICAP.— Kibo 48 yards behind. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP—NeIson Pointer 48 yards behind; Sure 48 yards behind. WINTON TROTTING CUP.—Blue Mountain Queen 72 yards behind; Desert Maiden 48 yards behind. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP.—Orphan Bingen 48 yards behind; Bon Haven 48 yards behind. SPEEDWELL HANDICAP.—NeIson Pointer 24 yards behind. MEMBERS’ MEMORIAL HANDICAP. —Scot Free 12 yards behind. FAREWELL HANDICAP.—Desert Maiden 36 yards behind.

TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB. FIRST DAY. DESERT STAR LEADING WINNER. HACK CUP TO BUGLE CALL. JOCKEY INJURED. (Per United Press Association.) New Plymouth, December 26. The first day of the Taranaki Jockey Club’s Christmas meeting to-day saw an improved attendance over last year, but a decrease in the totalisator, which handled £11,347 10/-, a drop of £7lB on last year. There was humid weather and good track conditions. Visiting horses practically scooped the pool of first placings.

The results were: HUATOKA PLATE, £75. About seven furlongs. 2— 2 Taitoru (G. Duncan) 1 I—l1 —1 Round Table (K. Grylls) 2 3— 4 Tahurangi (H. Goldfinch) 3 Also started: Leo Colossus, Ingenuity. Won by one and a quarter lengths, third two lengths away. Time, lmin 28',sec.

JUVENILE HANDICAP, £BO. Five furlongs. 2— Pelagia 8.1 (H. Goldfinch) 1 3— No Doubt 8.5 (L. Dulieu) 2 4— Scholar 7.0 (W. Jarvis) 3 Also started: Etiquette 9.0, Hikutaia 7.9, Sir Rua 7.7, Aussie Ra 7.3, General Quex 7.0. Won by half a length, third one length away. Time, lmin 2 3-ssec. Etiquette fell and his jockey, A. McLeod, was removed to hospital suffering from concussion. His condition is satisfactory. RAHOTU HURDLES. £9O. One and a half miles and 100 yards. 2 St. Ames 9.5 (P. Brady) 1 1 Ruby Meteor 10.6 (R. E. Thompson) .. “ 3 March Alone 9.2 (J. Tucker) 3 Also started: Don Erma. Won by one and a half lengths, third one length away. Time, 2min 52sec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP,. £l5O. One and a quarter miles. 1— Desert Star 8.3 (L. Dulieu) 1 6—6 Richfield 7.7 (K. Grylls) 2 2— Gibraltar 8.0 (G. Duncan) 3 Also started: Lucky Alice, Musquil, Calamine, Cereal. Won by three lengths, third one and a half lengths away. Time, 2min 11 4-5 sec.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, £B5. Six furlongs. 4— 4 Phiacua 7.8 (G. Long) 1 — 1 Headmaster 8.5 (H. Go.dfinch) “ 2— Courtega (L. Dulieu) 8 Also started: Merry Way, Weather. 2,0116. Won by two and a half lengths, third a neck away. Time, lmin 14 3-ssec. ATIAWA HACK CUP, £125. One mile and 110 yards. 2—l Bugle Call 8.7 (J. Cammick) 1 5— St. Clara 7.11 (K. Grylls) 2 1— Headmistress 8.2 (H. Go*dfinch) . 3 Also started: Prince Colossus, Chief Line, Lalla Quex, Benedictine. Won by half a length, third a neck away. Prince Colossus was fourth. Time, Irnin 50sec. TIKORANGi HACK HANDICAP, £BO. Five furlongs. 2 1 Princess Star 8.0 (G. Duncan) 1 4—5 Merry Way 8.0 (J. Pine) 2 10-8 Haunui 8.0 (J. Feasey) 3 Also started: Moatoa, Amyril, Illuminate, Etiquette, La Fail, Epita, Haunui. Wawhetu. . , , , Won by a head, third three lengths away. Haunui was fourth. Time, limn 2 l-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, £l2O. Six furlongs. 2— Limex 7.5 (T. Long) 1 1 1 Refresher 9.0 (H. Goldfinch) 2 3— The Tiger 7.9 (L. Dulieu) 3 Also started: Eastertime, Korokio, Arvada. . . Half a head each way. Time, lmin 14 l-ssec. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) New Plymouth, December 26. ■The following are the Taranaki Jockey Club acceptances for the second day :— 11.45 p.m. FITZROY HACK HANDICAP, £75. (About seven furlongs).—Taitoru 9.0 Silk Sox 8.5, Round Table 7.10, Artful Dodger 7.5, Tahurangi 7.5, Sir Rua 7.3, Leo Colossus 7.0, Ingenuity 7.0. JUVENILE HACK HANDICAP £BO. (Five furlongs).—Pelagia 8.11, No Doubt 8.9, Epita 7.5, Aussie Ra 7.3, Roolavant 7.3, General Quex 7.0.

HACK HANDICAP, £B5. (Six furlongs).—Cereal 9.0, Headmaster 8.9, Princess Star 8.8, Phiakuo 8.5, Courteiga 8.4, Merry Way 8.3, Moatoa 7.0, Haunui 7.0.

2 TARATA HURDLES HANDICAP, £9O. One and a half miles and IUU yards.—Ruby Meteor 10.10, Starnes 10.1, Don Erg 9.2, March Alone 9.2.

2 'NEW ’ PLYMOUTH HANDICAP, £l2O. One mile and 110 yards.—Korokio 8.3, Gibraltar 8.1, Richfield 7.13, Limex 7.13, Davistock 7.5, Musquil 7.0, Cereal 7.0, Calamine 7.0.

3 'URUTI HACK HANDICAP, £B5. One mile and 110 yards.-Prince Colussus 8.1, St. Clara 8.1, Chief Line 7.5, Lalla Quex 7.0, Benedictine 7.0.

4 ’wAREA HACK STAKES, £BO. Six furlongs.—Merry Way 9.0, Lia Fail 8.0, Leo Colossus 8.0, Haunui 8.0, Waiwhetu 8.0, Adept 8.0. 5 INGLEWOOD HANDICAP, £l2O. (Six furlongs).—Refresher 9.2, The Tiger 8.5, Limex 7.12, Arvada 7.6, Pelagia 7.0. WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB. CHIEF RACE TO FERNBROOK LASS. YOUNG TRAVIS SCORES. (Per United Press Association.) Westport, December 26. The Westport Trotting Club’s Midsummer meeting opened to-day in favourable weather, except for a slight heat drizzle late in the afternoon. There was a good attendance and keen ractotalisator handled £5471 against £4754 10/- last year. The results were: — SEDDONVILLE HANDICAP, £BO. Class 3.45. One and a-half miles. 4 Silver Whip, scr. (Pascoe) 1 2 Signal, scr. (Morgan) 2 2 Paralox scr. (Scott) 3 Also started: 1 Bingen Palm scr., 7 Bobby Boy scr, 5 Dot Parrish, 9 Brian Boru scr, 6 Eastern Queen scr, 3 Rackiteer scr. Rackiteer and Bobby Boy interlocked at the start and took no part in the race. , , Won by two lengths, third two lengths away. Times 3 min 35 sec., 3 min. 33 1-5 sec., 3 min 35 4-5 sec. TEKUHA HANDICAP, £BO. Class 3.51. One and a-half miles. 6 Sandy N, 25 yds bhd (J. Roche) 1 4 Worthy Star, 36 yds bhd (T. Durnin). 2

3 Real Money, 36 yds bhd (W. Pascoe) 3 Also started: 1 Alf Parrish scr., 8 Debutante scr., 9 Fairy Brooks scr., 10 Peter Guy scr., 5 Silk Bell scr., 2 Clive Casey 24 yds., 7 Nelson Forest 36 yds. Won by three lengths, third one length away. Times: 3 min 40 2-5 sec., 3 min 41 3-5 sec., 3 min 42 2-5 sec. GOTHARD MEMORIAL HANDICAP. £125. Class 3.36. Twelve furlongs. 7 Fembrook Lass, 24 yds bhd (D. Bennett) 1 2 Royal Escort 12 yds. bhd. (A. Gillingham) 2 6 Queen Author scr (T. Lynch) 3 Also started: 3 Plain Pearl scr., 4 Anthem scr., 1 Guy Mond 12 yds., 9 Travis Thorn 12 yds., 10 Guyziah 24 yds., 8 Hard Words 24 yrs., 5 Admiral Wrack 36 yds. , Won by a length, third two lengths away. Times: 3 min 29 2-5 sec., 3 nun 29 1-5 sec., 3 min 31 2-5 sec. WILLIAMS HANDICAP, £BO. Class 3.45 Twelve furlongs. 1 Emmeline’s Last scr. (J. Kennerly) 2 Port Light scr. (S. Edwards) 2 3 Modern Lady scr. (C. Raplay) 3 Also started: 7 Cling Clang scr., 4 Fearless scr., 6 Jockcen scr., 5 Shadow King scr., 8 Terence Mac scr. Won by a nose, third two and a-nait lengths away. Times: 3 min 29 sec., 3 min 28 1-5 sec., 3 min 29 4-5 sec. PRESIDENTS HANDICAP, £BO. Class 3.51. Twelve furlongs. 6 Fairy Brooks scr. (D. Bennett) 1 1 Worthy Star 36 yds bhd (T. Dumin) 2 8 Debutante scr. (C. Robertson) 3 Also started: 2 Alf Parrish scr., 9 Peter Guy scr., 7 Silk Bell scr., 4 Clive Casey 24 yds., 5 Sandy N 24 yds., 3 Real Money 36 yds. Won by two lengths, third three lengths away. Times: 3 min 41 4-5 sec., 3 min 39 sec., 3 min 43 4-5 sec. DENNISTON HANDICAP TROT, £BO. Class 2.30. Eight furlongs. 2 Bingen Palm scr. (J. Simpson) 1 1 Racketeer scr. (C. Walshe) 2 4 Paradox scr. (J. Scott) 3 Also started: 9 Ataru King scr., 6 Cling Clang scr., 5 Guy Bell scr., 8 Forest Maiden scr., 10 Shadow King scr., 7 Waress scr. Bingen Palm drew a bad barrier position, but got up to beat Racketeer by a nose, Paradox three lengths away. Otaru King and Forest Maiden fell. Times: 2 min 19 3-5 sec., 2 min 21 sec., 2 min 22 sec. ADDISONS HANDICAP, £BO. Class 3.42. One and a-half miles. 1 Young Travis 12 yds bhd (J. Kennerley) 1 4 Cinema scr (W. Pascoe) 2 3 Ronald Derby 24 yrs bhd (B. Jarden) 3 Also started: 5 Garry Thorpe 12 yds., 2 Iron Man 12 yds., 6 La Voyage 36 yds. Won by four lengths, third three lengths away. Times: 3 min 28 3-5 sec., 3 min 30 2-5 sec., 3 min 27 4-5 sec. STOCKTON HANDICAP, £BO. Class 2.58. Ten furlongs. 1 Marvin Bingen scr (C. McNicol) 1 5 Admiral Wrack 36 yds bhd 2 3 Plain Pearl scr (J. Scott) 3 Also started: 8 Skillicom scr., 2 Guymond 12 yds., 6 Liberty Hall 12 yds., 7 Travis 'Thom 12 yds., 4 Bonny Drift 48 yds. Won by three lengths, third two lengths away. Times: 2 min 55 2-5 sec., 2 min 53 1-5 sec., 2 min 56 3-5 sec. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Westport, December 26. The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Westport Trotting Club’s meeting: CHARLESTON HANDICAP, £BO. Class 2.30. (One mile).— Bobby Boy scr, Broughshane scr, Cling Clang scr, Dot Parrish scr., Fearless scr, Forest Maiden scr, Marian Drusus scr, Match Glow scr, Paralax scr, Racketeer scr, Signal scr, War Lass scr, Eastern Queen 12yds bhd, Silver Whip 36yds.

PAIN MEMORIAL HANDICAP, £BO. Class 3.51. (12 furlongs).—Alf Parrish scr, Debutante scr, Peter Guy scr., Real Reta scr, Clive Casey 24yds., Fairy Brooks 36yds., Nelson’s Guest 36 yds., Real Money 36yds., Worthy Star 48yds. GRANITY HANDICAP, £BO. Class 3.45. (12 furlongs).—Atarau King scr, Cling Clang scr, Modern Lady scr, Postlight scr, Racketeer scr, Shadow King scr, Signal scr., Terence Mac scr, Wreckless scr, Bingen Palm 24yds bhd, Cinema 36yds, Emmeline’s Last 36yds. WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB’S HANDICAP, £145. Class 4.52. (Two miles).—Nyallo Silk scr, Queen Author scr, Young Travis scr, Plain Pearl scr, Travis Thorn 12yds bhd, Royal Escort 24yds, Guyziah 48yds., Hard Words 48 yds, Admiral Wrack 60yds, Fembrook Lass 72yds. WAIMANGAROA HANDICAP, £BO. Class 3.7. (Ten furlongs)—Atarau King scr, Cling Clang scr, Dot Parrish scr, Eastern Queen scr, Fearless scr, Guy Bell scr, Match Glow scr, Paralax scr, Portlight scr, Sandy N scr., Shadow King scr, Racketeer scr, Terence Mac scr, Phoenix scr, Bingen Palm 24yds bhd, Salute 24yds, Silver Whip 36yds. SCANLON HANDICAP, £9O. Class 5.8. (Two miles).—Alf Parrish scr, Debutante scr, Silk Bell scr, Fairy Brooks 24yds., Nelson's Guest 24yds., Real Money 24yds., Worthy Star 36yds., Sandy N 48yds.

BIRCHFIELD HANDICAP, £BO. Class 3.42. (12 furlongs).—Cinema scr., Emmeline’s Last scr, Garry Thorpe 12yds bhd, Iron Man 12ds., Ronald Derby 24yds, Le Voyage 36yds.

DASH HANDICAP, £BO. Class 2.23. (One mile).—Plain Pearl scr, Queen Author scr, Salute scr, Skillicom scr., Anthum Guy 12yds bhd., Mond 12yds, Liberty Hall 12yds., Travis Thorn 12 yds., Guyziah 24yds., Marvin Bmgen 24yds., Royal Escort 24yds., Admiral Wrack 36yds., Fembrook Lass 36yds., Bonny Drift 48yds. WESTLAND RACING CLUB. CUP TO BUOYANT. ERRANTRY TAKES HACK CUP. ANIMATED A WINNER. (Per United Press Association.) Hokitika, December 26. The Westland Racing Club’s Summer meeting opened in fine weather with a good attendance. The course was in capital order. The totalisator investments were £4211 as against £3635 last year.

The results were:— THOMSON HANDICAP, £7O. Six fur-

longs. 2 Knockalong, 8.5 1 1 Ringing Cheer, 8.9 2 3 Imasurvey, 7.10 3 Also started: 4 Solitaire II 8.9. Won by four lengths, third four lengths away. Time, Imin 16 l-ssec. MAIDEN STAKES, £65. Five and a-

half furlongs. 1 Knockfin, 8.5 1 2 Margaret Rose, 9.0 2 4 Sundancer, 8.5 3 Also started: Patrole 9.0, Fleeting Hour 9.0, Knockany 9.0, Battle Queen 9.0, Arctic Star 8.5, Free Rose 8.5,

Copema 8.5, Backlead 7.7, Polestrina 7.5. Won by throe lengths, third a length away. Time, lmin 9 3-ssec. RIMU HACK HANDICAP, £7O. Seven furlongs. 3 Arrowmid, 7.8 1 4 Rothen 8.3 2 2 Miss Nightraid, 7.5 3 Also started: Rhea 8.3, Mullaboden 8.4, Bright Spear 7.13. Won by two lengths, third a length away. Time, lmin 31 l-ssec. WESTLAND CUP, £lOO. One mile. 4 Buoyant, 8.6 1 1 White Doe, 8.12 2 5 Ravine, 9.0 3 Also started: Gold Arrow 8.4, Giggleswick 8.0, Ben Hur 7.10. The winner led all the way.. Won by threequarters of a length, third half a length away. Time, lmin 44 4-ssec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, £7O. Six furlongs. 1 Verden, 8.3 1 3 Forceful, 7.8 2 5 Full Crop, 8.2 3 Also started: Sir Pombal 9.0, Goldpit 8.11, Projection 8.10, Lady Rene 7.9. Won by three lengths, third threequarters of a length away. Time, 1 min 17sec. HACK CUP HANDICAP, £lOO. One mile. 2 Errantry, 9.0 1 1 Davalo, 8.12 2 3 Eaton Hall, 8.12 3 Also started: Monipere 7.13, Rose Vai 7.10, Sky Lass 7.5. Won by a nose, third five lengths away. Time, lmin 45 3-ssec. GOLDFIELDS HANDICAP, £75. One mile. 3 Animated, 8.2 1 2 Gold Sand, 8.8 2 1 Coll, 8.5 3 Also started: Projection 8.13, Miss Mercia 8.0, Tip Tree 8.4. Won by two lengths, third a length away. Time, lmin 30 l-ssec. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Hokitika, December 26. The following are the Westland Racing Club’s second day acceptances; WOODSTOCK HACK HANDICAP, £7O (seven furlongs.—Verden 9.6, Gold Sand 9.0, Animated 8.12, Rothen 8.3, Imasurvey 8.0, Rhea 7.13, Knockfin 7.13, Brightspear 7.10, Miss Nightmaid 7.8. Battle Queen 7.7, Sky Lass 7.7. PROVINCIAL HANDICAP, £75 (one mile).—Ravine 9.1, Animated 8.6, Eaton Hall 8.4, Coll 8.3, Gold Arrow 8.2, Mullaboden 8.0, Ben Hur 8.0, Monipere 8.0.

HOKITIKA HANDICAP, £lOO (one and a quarter miles).— Buoyant 9.2, Ringing Cheer 8.13, Coll 8.5, Giggleswick 8.4, Tip Tree 8.0, Ben Hur 7.7, White Doe 7.0.

NOVICE STAKES, £65 (six furlongs).—Gayfire 9.0, Fleeting Hour 9.0, Knockany 9.0, Patrole 9.0, Margaret Rose 9.0, Arctic Star 8.5, Free Rose 8.5, Cockenna 8.5, Sky Rover 8.5, Rose Vale 8.5.

SUMMER HANDICAP, £7O (five and a half furlongs).—Errantry 9.5, Sir Pombal 8.12, Knockalong 8.11, Verden 8.10, Bon Tray 8.7, Solitaire 11. 8.3, Full Crop 8.2, Miss Mercia 7.11, Forceful 7.11.

KANIERI HACK HANDICAP, £7O (seven furlongs).—Errantry 9.3, Davolo 8.12, Forceful 8.2, Rothen 8.0, Bright Spear 7.10, Gundann 7.8, Miss Nightraid 7.8, Sky Lass 7,7, Arrowmaid 7.3.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, £7O (six furlongs).—Buoyant 9.0, Ringing Cheer 812, Verden 8.9, Knockalong 8.9, Gold Pit 8.7, Eaton Hall 8.4, Arrowmaid 8.0, Lady Rene 7.8, Imasurvey 7.6, Monipere 7.3.

THE AUSTRALIAN TURF. MEETING AT RANDWICK. NORD WINS SUMMER CUP. A NEW ZEALAND SUCCESS. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 9.40 p.m.) Sydney, December 26. For the Randwick races the weather was beautiful and there was a large crowd. The chief results were:— SUMMER CUP, £l2OO. One mile and five furlongs. Nord, 7.5 (J. Parr) 1 Mince Pie, 7.5 (J. O’Sullivan) 2 Miramond, 7.11 (O. Knox) 3

Ten started. Ridden right out, Nord won by a length with Miramond half a length away third, then Roxburgh, Satmoth, Gippsland and Cherbourg. Time, 2 min 44£sec.

CHISHOLM HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Jacko, 9.2 (J. Munro) 1 Tom Pinch, 9.9 (N. James) - Burracootboo, 9.1 (T. Webb) 3

Fifteen started including Dole and Frimsel. Won by half a length each way. Time, Imin 12.! sec. The December Stakes were won by Myra Tip, trained by J. T. Jamieson. Sir John was second and Sunclad third. The winner also won the second division of the Nursery Handicap at Randwick on Saturday.

V.A.T.C. FIXTURE.

NEW ZEALANDERS UNPLACED.

(United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 9.5 p.m.) Melbourne, December 26. The Victorian Amateur Turf Club races were held at Caulfield in fine but cloudy weather. The chief results were:— CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, Six furlongs. Heroi, 8.11 (A. Reed) 1 Foursome, 8.9 (K. Bracken) 2 Calmlu King 8.9 (D. Lightfoot) 3 Fifteen started including Waterline and Staghorn. Won by threequarters

of a length, third half a length away. Time, lmin lljsec. The New Zealander Green Hom was unplaced in the Hopetown Handicap which was won by Croscon.

THE WEST AUSTRALIAN DERBY.

(Rec. 9.40 p.m.) Perth, December 26. THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DERBY resulted:— Panto, 8.11 (Armanasco) 1 D’Artagnan, 8.10 (Johnson) 2 Grand Vizier, 8.10 (Elliott) 3 Seven started. Won by a length and a quarter, third a head away. Time, 2min 35sec. Panto was sired by Pantheon, as was the winner of the last Western Australian Derby, Olympian, while Peter Pan, winner of the A.J.C. Derby, is another Pantheonite. WAIPUKURAU JOCKEY CLUB. HACK CUP TO SYLVAN DELL. SPRINT TO STITCH. HUNTING STAR A WINNER. (Per United Press Association.) Hastings, December 26. The Waipukurau Jockey Club’s Summer meeting was held to-day in fine weather with a good attendance. The totalisator handled £5419 10/— against £4882 10/- last year, an increase of £537. The results were: MAIDEN RACE, £6O. Six furlongs. 1— Sunny Maid, 8.7 (J. Green) 1 2— 2 Treasure Hunt, 8.7 (A. Chis-

holm) 2 6—B Full Throttle, 8.7 (R. Horne) 3 Also started: 10—10 Crown Seal 8.7, 9—6 Exodus 8.7, 7—9 Foreign King 8.7, 4 -4 Hukemanu 8.7, B—7 Lady Wessex 8.7, 3—l Tino Waiata 8.7, 5—5 Tres Sec 8.7. Won by half a length, third two lengths away. Time, lmin 15 2-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, £65. Five

furlongs. 3— Cullis, 9.6 (J. Callaghan) 1 2—l Lavinia. 8.6 (J. Leach) 2 4— Abbey Feale, 7.8 (A. Gilmore) 3

Also started: I—2 Mana’s Gift 7.10, 9—7 Lady Cheval 7.8, 6—6 Gainsome 7.7, 4 —4 Celerimus 7.4. Won by half a length, third two a-half away. Time, lmin Isec.

AMALGAMATION HACK CUP, £lOO. One and a-quarter miles. 3—2 Sylvan Dell, 8.9 (J. Leach) 1 5—4 Kind Words, 8.2 (I. Gomm) 2 2—l Blue Boy, 8.13 (R. Horne) 3

Also started: I—l Fondle 9.2, 4—3 Bothwell 9.0, 7—6 Wine Tray 8.4, B—7 Monette 7.12, 6—5 Dusky Crown 7.12. Kind Words, Blue Boy and Sylvan Dell were the leading trio most of the way, but in the straight Sylvan Dell took command, winning by a length, half a length between second and third. Dusky Crown was fourth. Time, 2min 8 2-ssec.

BRAEBURN HANDICAP, £65. Five

furlongs. 1— Hunting Star, 8.8 (J. Olsen) t 2— Vonia Park, 7.9 (A. Gilmore) T 6—5 Good Cheer, 7.0 (J. Leach) 3 Also started: 3—3 Moorwyn 7.8, 4 — i Tino Waiata 7.0, 5—6 Tres Sec 7.0. A dead heat, third two lengths away. Time, lmin 1 3-ssec.

HUNTER HANDICAP, £7O. One mile

and a distance. 5—5 Kimbo, 10.13 (Mr J. Duggan) 1 9 —7 Anemometer, 11.2 (Mr E. Todd) 2 I—2 Mon Roi, 11.2 (Dr. C. Raymond) 3

Also started: 3—3 Goshawk 11.10, 4_4 Rory Mor 10.13, 2—l Treasure Hunt 10.10, 6—6 Tareha 10.9, 7—B Archeria 10.7, 11 —9 Ex Domo 10.7, 10—10 Chesham 10.7, B—s Huke Manu 10.7. Won by a head, third half a length away. Time, 2min 8 2-ssec. OPEN FLYING HANDICAP, £BO. Seven furlongs. 1 Stitch, 7.13 (L. Fanning) 1 2 Cuticle, 7.7 (J. Callahan) 2 3 Kaihoro, 8.0 (J. Leach) 3 Also started: 4 Gold Mag 8.0. Stitch and Kihoro led into the straight, Cuticle making a run to win by half a length, third two lengths away. Time, lmin 27 l-ssec.

PORANGAHAU HACK HANDICAP, £65. Six furlongs. 3—3 Cawbeen, 8.4 (J. Leach) 1 2 —2 Vanestep, 8.11 (J. Walsh) 2 I—l Conference, 7.3 (J. Gomm) 3

Also started. 4—4 Vonia Park 7.10. 5—5 Wine Tray 7.6, 6—6 Lady Cheval 7.3.

Time, lmin 14 2-ssec.

MANAWATU RACING CLUB.

TIGER GAIN WINS THE CUP.

SLIPPERY BEATS TRUE SHAFT.

FINAL EVENT TO FORESTRY.

(Per United Press Association.) Palmerston North, December 26

The Manawatu Summer meeting opened in fine weather, with a big attendance. The course was in perfect order. The totalisator handled £24,095 against £21,865 10/-.

The results were:— HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, £l2O. One and a quarter miles. 4—3 Cardinal Moon 9.11 (S. Anderson) 1 1— 1 Hazoor 10.13 2 2— 2 Aesculus 10.3 3 Also started: 9—B Ythan 9.10, 3—4 Nightguard 9.9, 7—9 Gold Ruler 9.8, 5—5 Flower 9.8, 6—6 Korero 9.3, 10—10 Park Acre 9.0, B—7 Miss Hushabye 9.0.

Won by a head. Time, 2min lOsec. Park Acre and Miss Hushabye were early prominent and they led to the straight, where Cardinal Moon, Hazoor and Aesculus went past to fight out the finish, Cardinal Moon winning narrowly from the other two. Korero was fourth.

MAIDEN PLATE, £lOO. Six furlongs. 1— Diagano (P. Atkins) 1 9— 8 Raparahara 2 2— 1 Boudoir 3 Also started: B—9 Consummation, 17—16 Colossian, 10—12 Dignified March, 20—20 Eka Tere, 18—19 Goldbar, 13—16 Grand Joy, 5—6 Gay Coat, 10— Hest, 14—14 Indefinite, 21—21 Los Quex, 19—15 Locktown, 15-—l6 Ma Cheri, 4—3 Maypay, 12—11 Spearshot, 6-5, Tudor, 15—13 Top Flier, 7—7 Whetuma, 3—4 Widden. Won by half a length, third three lengths away. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec. Diagano was always in the van and was attended by Boudoir, Raparahara, Whetuma and Widden at the home turn. Raparahara challenged Diagano and the pair drew away, Diagano winning by half a length, with Los Quex fourth, the next being Maypay. TARARUA HANDICAP, £l2O. One and a quarter miles.

9—9 Sir Romeo 7.11 (S. Anderson) 1 I—l1 —1 Pango 9.1 2

6 — 6 High Rank 8.0 3 Also started: 2—2 Revision 9.2, B—B Water Polo 8.3, 5—5 Wasteland 8.2. 7—7 Lovecourt 8.1, 4—4 Ralphyllis 7.11. Won by a head, third a length away. Time, 2min 9 4-ssec. Sir Romeo was at a long price. He was first away and was attended by Pango, High Rank, Revision and Ralphyllis at the straight entrance. In a good finish Sir Romeo hung on to beat Pango a head, High Tor a length back and Revision fourth. MANAWATU CUP, £4OO. One and a half miles. 2—2 Tiger Gain 7.4 (F. Mullins) 1 7— 6 Grand Jury 7.0 (W. E. Pine) 2 I—l Plateau 8.5 (B. H. Morris) 3 Also started: 3—4 Baroscope 8.3, 4—3 Aga Khan 7.13, 5 —7 Fairway 7.13, 10—9 Vertigem 7.6, 6 —5 Miladi 7.4, B—B8 —8 Palm Queen 7.0, 9—lo Arikira 7.0, car. 7.2. Won by half a length, third two lengths away. Time, 2min 32 l-ssec. Tiger Gain was the early leader from Miladi, Grand Jury, Aga Khan and Baroscope, and with a mile to go Tiger Gain, Grand Jury and Baroscope formed the leading division. Half a mile from home Tiger Gain was clear of Grand Jury and they led to the straight from Aga Khan, Miladi, Fairway and Plateau. Tiger Gain and Grand Jury drew out, the former winning by half a length. Plateau was two lengths back, just ahead of Aga Khan and Fairway. NURSERY HANDICAP, £l2O. Five furlongs. 5—5 Wahroonga 8.4 (G. Dick) 1 7—7 Silly Owl 7.4 2 4—4 Confiscation 7.10 3 Also started: 2—2 Passion Flower 7.10, 3—3 Flaxen 7.9, I—l Note Issue 7.8, B—B Inveresk 7.8, 6—6 Synagogue 7.8, 9—9 Sweet Music 7.3. Won by a length, third a length away. Time, lmin 3 l-ssec. Note Issue missed the jump out, Passion Flower leading to the straight from Confiscation, Wahroonga, Note Issue and Silly Owl. Wahroonga took charge and won by a length from Silly Owl, which got up to beat Confiscation by a length. Note Issue was fourth and Passion Hower next.

GILLIES’ HANDICAP, £l2O. Six furlongs. 3—2 La Crown, 7.0 (W. Pine) 1 I—l All Supreme, 7.5 2 13 —12 Blacksmith, 7.0 2

Also started: I—l King Thomond 9.0, 2 —3 Prostration 8.9, 6 —6 Pladie 8.4, 5—4 Boon 7.11, 4—5 Royal Shift 7.8, B—7 Lady Ronald 7.8, 15—15 Huntique 7.8 J2—l4 Purse 7.7, 7—B All Spirit 7.7, io—9 My Ideal 7.7, 9—ll Interlocutor 7.5, 13—14 Arctic Region 7.4. Won by half a length, third a length away. Time, lmin 15sec. Boon, Royal Shift and La Crown led to the straight, La Crown hanging on to beat All Supreme by half a length, Blacksmith half a length away, then Boon, Interlocutor, Royal Shift and Lady Ronald. FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, £175. Six furlongs.

4— 4 Slippery, 8.0 (P. Atkins) 1 5— True Shaft, 8.0 (S. Anderson) 2 2—2 Lady Nan, 7.0 (W. Pine). 3 Also started: 3—3 Autopay 9.9, I—l Cadland 9.5, 6—6 Hunt the Slipper 7.9. Won by a length, third half a length away. Time, lmin 13 4-ssec. Lady Nan set the pace to the straight where Slippery, Cadland and True Shaft were in close attendance. Slippery got a run on the fence and scored from True Shaft by a length, Lady Nan a similar distance back third, and Cadland fourth. Autopay missed the jump out and was never prominent. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, £l4O. One mile and a-furlong.

3—3 Forestry, 7.11 (S. Wilson) 1 9—B Copper King, 7.11 2 5—5 Cape Fair, 7.9 3 Also started: 2—2 Emotion 8.13, B—9 Atholspear 8.2, 4—4 La Poupee 8.2, I—l Ida Merling 8.1, 6—6 Senegal 7.11, 11—11 Joie De Vai 7.1, 7—7 Heather Glow 7.0, 10—10 Thrasher 7.0. Won by half a length, third a length away. Time, Imin 54sec. It was a poor start and Emotion and Heather Glow dropped back, Ida Merling leading out from Forestry, Senegal and Atholspear. Along the back La Poupee, Heather Glow and Copper King moved up, Ida Merling showing the way to the straight from La Poupee, Heather Glow and Forestry. The last named got a run on the fence and won from Copper King by half a length, Cape Fair a length away and Atholspear fourth, ahead of Ida Merling and Emotion. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Palmerston North, December 26. Following are the acceptances for the second day of tile Manawatu Racing Club’s meeting:— KELVIN HANDICAP, £l2O. One mile and a furlong.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. The following are the acceptances for the first day of the Auckland Trotting Club's meeting’on December 27, 29, and 30:— SELBY HANDICAP, £l4O. Limit 5.4. Two

WAIRARAPA TROTTING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Masterton, December 26. The following are the Wairarapa Trotting Club acceptances for the second day:— 11.40 p.m. MARTINBOROUGH HANDICAP, £5O. Limit 3.45. (11 miles)—Audrey’s Boy scr, Bara Gold scr, Temoki scr, Tracy Locanda scr, Peter’s Fault 72yds. 12.20 p.m. TARATAHI HANDICAP, £5O. Limit 3.51. (Is miles).— Gainsborough scr, Native Maid scr, Native Princess scr., Red Huia scr., Scotch Reel scr, Tecla scr., Guy O’ Mine 72yds, Peter Eyre 120yds.

1 p.m. CARTERTON HANDICAP, £6O. Limit 3.40. (1J miles)—Aerial Boy scr., Derby Thorpe scr, Max Havoc scr., Pelting scr., Ambleside 12yds bhd., Golden Oakes 60yds, Storm Queen 60 yds. 1.45 p.m. McLEOD HANDICAP, £l2O. Limit 4.46. (2 miles).—Lady Author 24yds., Winshow 24yds., Special Sun 36yds., Wee Machine 36yds., Royal Chenault 48yds., Smooger 48yds., Sunranes 60yds. 2.25 pun. FEATHERSTON HANDICAP, £5O. Limit 3.7. (1-J miles).—Bill Brent scr., Bara Gold scr, Electric Bell scr., Sales Tax scr, Temoki scr., Peters Fault 72 yds. 3.5 p.m. THOMPSON HANDICAP, £5O. Limit 5.2. (Two miles). —Native Princess scr, Scotch Reel scr, Guy O’ Mine 12yds., Derby Thorpe 48yds. 3.50 p.m.

GREYTOWN HANDICAP, £5O. Limit 3.2. (1| miles).—Aerial Boy scr., Max Havoc scr., Tracy Locanda scr, Ambleside 12yds., Lord Wrack 12yds., Driftwave 24yds., Smokescreen, 24yds., Arthur Chimes 48yds., Golden Oaks 48 yds, Storm Queen 48yds. 4.25 p.m. MASTERTON HANDICAP, £7O. Limit 2.56. (1} miles). —Hemlock Hero scr, Highland Derby 24yds., Lady Author 24yds., Native Hero 24yds., Winshow 24yds., Special Sun 36yds., Terikingi 36yds., Wee Machine 36yds., Royal Chenault 48yds., Sunranes 48yds., Smooger 48yds,

IVYNDHAM RACING CLUB. RE-HANDICAPS DECLARED. The following re-handicaps for trotting events on the programme of the Wyndham Racing Club’s programme on January 1 have been announced by Mr M. Fitzgerald:— DIGGERS’ CLASS TROT.—Scot Free 36 yards behind. VICTORY CLASS TROT.—Nelson Pointer 48 yards behind; Sure 48 yards behind. BOWLS TOURNAMENT AT QUEENSTOWN. (Special to the Times.) Queenstown, December 25. The Christmas and New Year holiday bowling tournament commenced on the Tourist Department’s green at Queenstown to-day. The atmosphere was somewhat chilly in the morning after a heavy fall of rain the day before and there was snow on the mountains. As the day wore on milder conditions prevailed and a full green took part in the tournament to-day. Nearly all the Otago and Southland clubs were represented. The following are the details:— First Round.

D. Campbell (s), L. Gray, A. Martin, J. Swann 15 v. W. Thorn (s), W. Abel, E. C. Smith, K. Smellie 8. D. J. Wesney (s), H. Campbell, McLeod, R. S. Brown 15 v. F. Menzies (s), T. A. Nicholson, J. Manson (Dunedin), R. Dalglish 13. T. C. Coull (s), A. Stone, Smyth, A. Ellison 14 v. J. Robson, W. Campbell, D. Roycroft, C. Ruben 10. J. Knowles (s), J. Boyd, Johnston, R. Tait 15 v. W. Stewart (s), J. Rodger, J. Imlay, F. Lowry 7. P. C. Mills (s), A. Ayling, T. Davidson, L. Lindsay 19 v. J. Nisbet (s), J. Manson (Invercargill), F. Thompson W. Nelson 6.

A. H. Cooke (s), F. Meek, W. Young, C. A. Stewart 19 v. J. Melville (s), D. Sherriffs, sen., A. Scheib, D. V. Avent 6. H. Stubbs (s), A. Taylor, W. Leyland, R. Watson 14 v. G. Adess (s), J. Lindsay, 4- Peters, C. F. Grigg 12. Second Round. Cooke 13 v. Campbell 10, Wesney 20 v. Knowles 7, Coull 21 v. Thom 2. Nisbet 16' v. Robson 13. Stewart 12 v. Melville 11. Mills 17 v. Stubbs 5. t Menzies 14 v. Adess 12. Third Round. Knowles 22 v. Thom 13. Wesney 14 v. Nisbet 7. < Melville 16 v. Robson 11. Stewart 13 v. Stubbs 8. Mills 9 v. Menzies 7. Cooke 14 v. Coull 10. Campbell 11 v. Adess 10. Fourth Round. Nisbet 14 v. Thom 9. Melville 15 v. Wesney 6. Robson 13 v. Stubbs 5. Campbell 17 v. Stewart 9. Coull 15 v. Mills 14. Cooke 15 v. Menzies 14.

Adess 17 v. Knowles —.

Cooke, the only one with four wins, was the winner on the day. Wesney, Mills, D. Campbell and Coull, with three wins each, played off for second prize, Mills being the winner.. The second tournament will take place to-morrow (Boxing Day). The green is being divided into eight rinks, but this will not accommodate all the players desiring to enter. DRAUGHTS CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNEY. MEETING OF COMMITTEE. (From Our Correspondent). A meeting of the organizing committee of the New Zealand draughts championship tournament was held at Mataura last week, Mr J. H. Clark, president of the association, presiding over the following delegates: Messrs G. S. Templeton (Glenham), J. Gardiner (Gore), W. A. Dickie (Tuturau), G. Halliday, V. Thompson, J. Dee and J. Ingram (Mataura). A great deal of correspondence was dealt with and the secretaries reported having issued over 50 subscription lists to various parts of the North and South Islands and from which the committee was confident of a good response. It was resolved that the members of Parliament for the province be approached with regard to their co-oper-ation and that prospective competitors be advised of the date of the tourney. On the motion of Messrs Ingram and Thompson it was decided that the Southland championship be decided in conjunction with the tourney.

SOCCER BRITISH RESULTS. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, December 25. Association Football results are as follows:— First division.—Figures incomplete. Second Division. —Blackpool 0 v. Hull City 0; Bradford 1 v. Bolton Wanderers 4; Brentford 3 v. Preston Northend 2; Burnley 0 v. Oldham Athletic 1; Bury 1 v. Bradford City 0; Fulham 1 v. Southampton 0; Lincoln City 1 v. Port Vale 0; Manchester United 1 v. Grimsby Town 3; Notts County 0 v. Millwall 1; Plymouth Argyle 4 v. Nottingham Forest 3; West Ham United 1 v. Swansea Town 1.

Third Division (Southern section). — Aidershot 0 v. Luton Town 0; Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic 1 v. Reading 1; Bristol Rovers 4 v. Gillingham 2; Coventry City 4 v. Cardiff City 1; Crystal Palace 0 v. Norwich City 1; Exeter City 2 v. Southend United 0; Northampton Town 1 v. Brighton and Hove Albion 1; Newport County 2 v, Bristol City 2; Queen’s Park Rangers 2 v. Clapton Orient 0; Torquay United 2 v. Swindon Town 0; Watford 0 v. Charlton Athletic 1.

Third Division (Northern section). — Chester 0 v. New Brighton 0; Chesterfield 0 v. Darlington 1; Doncaster Rovers 4 v. Crewe Alexandra 0; Halifax Town 4 v. Barrow 1; Hartlepools United 0 v. Barnsley 2; Mansfield Town 1 v. Walsall 2; Southport 3 v. Rochdale 0; Stockport City 4 v. Carlisle United 0; Tranmere Rovers 1 v. Wrexham 2; York City 0 v. Rotherham United 1. Scottish League.

First Division—Hearts 8 v. Airdrionians 1; Queen’s Park 2 v. Celtic 3. Second Division.—Edinburgh 2 v. East Fife 2. SWIMMING NEW ZEALAND CONDITIONS. MORE DIFFICULT THAN AUSTRALIAN. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) Sydney. Decemh'"- 26. Clare Dennis, the swimmer, who has just returned from New Zeaianu, ol the opinion that swimming in New Zealand is much more difficult than in Australia or in other parts of the world. This is because of the various kinds of water, cold, tepid, and mineral. “Mineral water takes much ol the energy out of you and reduces your speed considerably,’’ she said. RUGBY LEAGUE AUSTRALIANS DEFEAT HULL. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright) London, December 25. The Australian Rugby League team defeated Hull by 19 points to 5 after leading by 13 to nil at half-time. BOXING KLICK DEFEATS CHOCOLATE. XUnited Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 6.5 p.m.) Philadelphia, Dec. 25. Frankie Klick won the National Boxing Association’s junior lightweight championship, knocking out Kid Chocolate, the champion, in the seventh round of a scheduled fifteen-round bout.

miles. Don Jose 11 0 Gallivanter 9 9 Rational II 10 12 Fleeting Glance 9 5 Polling Day 9 11 Rameses 9 1 Rasouli 9 11 JUVENILE HANDICAP. £120. For Twoyearn □Ids. Five furlongs. Queen of Song 9 0 Disguise 7 6 g invoice H 1J Cup Bearer Wonderful 8 12 Pompeii 7 3 Dismiss 7 6 NOVICE STAKES, £100. Six furlongs. Hostage 8 G Aro Arc 8 1 Jaunt 8 G Quite Soon 8 1 Primo 8 G Saxophone 8 1 Jacobin 8 2 Cheap Money 7 11 McNab 8 2 Daring Deed 7 11 Money Flies 8 2 Impala 7 11 Norman ConSestu 7 11 quest 8 2 Silk Paper 7 11 OliZer 8 2 Tizzy 7 11 Paia J inate 8 2 GRAND STAND HANDICAP, £175. Six furlongs. Mobile 9 0 Assemble 8 5 Hula Belle 8 12 Gaysome 8 4 Kerbside 8 8 Royal Sceptre 8 1 Master Meadow Lark 8 1 Anomaly 8 G Last March 7 13 ST. ANDREWS HANDICAP, £200. One mile. Argentic 9 0 Grand Finale 7 10 Irish Lancet8 12 Couglt 7 4 Sailing Home 8 8 Tippling 7 3 The MasquerWorship 7 0 ader 7 10 Chhota 7 0 ALLANTON HANDICAP, £130. Sevei 1 1 'urlongs. Black Duke 8 12 Blazon 8 5 Royal Duke 8 10 Niggerhead 8 5 Grand Finale 8 10 Some Toff 8 ■4 Fair Weather 8 9 Hystride 7 13 Rational II 8 7 FERNHILL HANDICAP, £140. One and a quarter miles. Vintage 9 0 Cleaner 7 12 Last Link 8 4 Monastic 7 9 Ventrac 8 3 Dressy 7 8 Kemal Pasha 8 0 Flying Amy 7 8 Amy Johnson 7 13 Silver Sight 7 7 FAREWELL HANDICAP, £100. Six furlongs. Final Shot 8 12 Silver Jest 7 11 Gold Paper 8 11 Effozcl 7 10 Trivet 8 2 Roland 7 8 Reminder 8 1 Genteel 7 8 High Tor 8 0 Norman ConStrong Light 7 13 quest 7 7 Moneygran 7 13 First Song 7 7 Lady Zephyr 7 12 Sungem 7 7

FERGUSON HANDICAP, £225. One mile. ;t lb s t 1 b Jonathan 10 1 Chief Lap 7 7 Epigram 9 5 Caliente 7 7 Star Artist 9 0 Gold Pocket 7 4 Allegretto 8 10 Conference 7 4 Dollar Prince 8 10 Salt Spray 7 4 Alpinus 8 8 Eldora 7 0 Tavern Peter Paul 7 0 Knight 8 8 Supreme Versant 8 7 Ruler 0 Copyist 8 7 Sandy Dix 7 0 Ruri 8 3 Solomon 7 0 United 8 3 Model Girl 7 0 After Money 8 3 Record Flight 7 0 Black Marlin 8 3 Hunting Bay 7 0 Sunny Brown Lap 7 0 Bachelor 8 2 Alignment 7 0 Holly Lu 8 2 Solo Song 7 0 Courthaven 8 2 Chief Clerk 7 0 Sir Nigel 8 2 Royal Potoa 7 0 Limbohm 7 1 3 Lady Diana 7 0 Gypsy Love 7 13 Coronis 7 0 King Mestor 7 13 My Money 7 0 Royal Dash 7 10 PONSONBY HURDLES, £350. Two miles. Billy Boy 11 7 Mia Stella 9 G Biform 11 0 Acervate 9 6 Snow Prince 10 8 Carlaris 9 Adventus 10 8 Zane Grey 9 '■ Thespis 10 5 Karuri 9 0 Wee Pat 10 3 Clan Ronald 9 0 Welcome Demo 9 0 Boy 10 3 Grant's Opal 9 0 Free Air 9 8 Cawan 9 0 Patutahi 9 8 SUMMER i CUP, £650. One and quarter miles. Ammon Ra 9 5 Lord Vai 7 2 Autopay 9 5 Eager Rose 7 Croupier 9 5 Korokio 7 1 Cricket Bat 8 12 King March 7 1 King’s Knave 8 12 Southdown 7 0 Cadland 8 12 Allegretto 0 Minerval 8 10 Alley 7 0 Inflation 8 6 Cherry King 0 Admiral Chrysology 7 0 Drake 8 G Cape Fair 7 0 Master Delrain 7 0 Brierly 8 5 Desert Star 0 Havering 8 5 Eminent 0 Master Esteem 7 0 Norval 8 5 Emotion 7 0 Speedmint 8 4 Forestry 7 0 Gold Trail 8 2 Guarantee 7 0 Fiji 8 2 Gigantic 7 0 Nightly 8 2 Gay Broney 0 Shatter 8 0 Gay Marigold / 0 Prolyxo Great Star 7 12 Hollu Lu 12 Jaloux 7 7 0 0 Puss Moth 7 12 Palm Queen 7 0 All Humbug 10 Psychologist 7 0 1’Allegro 7 10 Royal Gallant 7 0 Jonathan 7 8 Solomon 7 0 Fairway 7 8 Sir Nigel 7 0 Royal Artist 7 7 Tavern Carfex 7 7 Knight 7 0 Red Sun 7 7 Teels 7 0 Merry Damon King’s Archer 7 6 Tatyoon 0 7 6 Whakapara 7 0 Prince Vai 7 4 Sea Fox 7 0 Kiltowyn 7 4 CRITERION HANDICAP, £300. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Brown Betty 9 2 High Crest i 7 Gay Blonde 9 2 Lionheart 7 G Variant 9 0 Pound Sporting Sterling 7 5 Blood 8 11 Waitaka 7 5 Rerepai 8 8 Velociter 7 2 Gay Egypt 8 5 Nun Nicer 7 2 Burnish 8 2 Cara 7 0 Bodyline 8 0 Respectful 7 0 King Brierly 7 12 Golden Control 7 12 Chance 7 0 Sirona 7 11 Lady Day Wind 7 8 Burleigh 7 0 Royal Gallant Appellant 7 7 Knight i 0 WAITEMATA HANDICAP, £225. One and a i-quarter miles. Sea Fox 9 4 Royal Potoa 7 1 Cherry King 8 8 Echo Song 7 0 Gay Broney 8 7 Diversion 0 Grand Review ■ 7 12 Eldora 7 0 Expectancy 7 12 Con Fuoco 7 0 Gold Pocket 7 8 Nicodemus 7 0 Killadar 7 5 Englishman 7 0 Jewelled Melbroney 7 0 Girdle 7 3 Pelagia 7 0 Searcher 7 3 Roxy 7 0 Solomar l 1 ELECTRIC HANDICAP, £400. Six furlongs. Golden Exaggeration 7 G Wings 10 0 British Silver Streak 8 6 Columbia 7 G Puss Moth 8 3 Pomp 7 3 Greek Gold 8 2 Hampton Impasto 7 13 Park 7 0 Tradesman 7 12 Copyist 7 0 Master Broughal 0 Norval 7 10 Lucidus 7 0 Baroscope 1’Allegro 7 10 Rereatu 10 Hushing 7 0 0 Lack 7 G PLUNKET HANDICAP, £300. One mile. Ammon Ra 10 4 Sea Fox 7 9 Sunny Sky Baroscope 8 8 13 Whakapara 12 Woodful 7 7 9 9 Lady Spy 8 5 Southdown 7 8 King’s Archer 8 4 Delrain 7 8 Chief Cook 8 4 Jaeldy Karo 7 7 Merry Damon 8 4 Gold Ruler 7 7 Knight of Boughal 7 7 Australia 8 3 Royal Gallant 7 7 Mungatoon 8 1 Allegretto 7 7 Epigram 7 13 Moonfleet 7 7

Joie de Vai 9 0 Kalmuck 8 4 Thrasher 8 13 Huntique 7 8 Pango 8 13 Passion Flower 7 5 Revision 8 7 High Rank 7 4 Aesculus 8 6 Windward 7 0 LINTON HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, £ 120. One mile and a quarter. Hazoor 11 3 Melisande 9 0 Chock Say 10 6 Park Acre 9 0 Aesculus 10 4 Joystick 9 0 Nightguard 9 7 Miss Hushabge 9 0 Korero 9 4 HIGHDEN HANDICAP, £110. Six furlongs. Prostration 8 8 Thomist 7 0 Hunting Lodge 7 13 Maftieri 7 0 Debut 7 13 Princess Boon 7 13 Dawn 7 0 Haere Tonu 7 12 Dignified Golden Chant 7 9 March 7 0 Interlocutor 7 3 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, £250. One mile and a quarter. Plateau 8 10 Chopin 7 6 All Humbug 8 5 Count Palatine 7 6 Barascope 8 5 Vertigern 7 3 Aga Khan 8 4 Palm Queen 7 0 Fairway 8 I Arikira 7 0 Forestry 7 12 Constant Sun 7 0 Mlladi 7 6 PALMERSTON NORTH STAKES, £250. Six furlongs. Autopay 9 6 Scholar 6 9 Inflation 9 0 Wahroonga 6 9 Inveresk 6 9 Morbury 6 4 AWAPUNI HANDICAP, £140. Six furlongs. Cadland 9 4 Slipper 7 5 Slippery 8 11 Lady Nan 7 1 Equitant 8 ,» Might 7 1 Royal Routine 7 13 Farmer 7 0 Hunt The Quietly 7 0 HIMITANGI HANDICAP. £130. One mile and a furlong. All Humbug 9 0 La Poupee 7 13 Emotion 8 12 Aiguille 7 11 Arrowlad 8 7 Senegal 7 7 Forestry 8 5 Cape Fair 7 7 Atholspear 8 2 TERRACE HANDICAP, £110. Seven urlongs. Pladie 8 13 Royal Shift 7 13 Secrecy 8 10 Boudoir 7 8 Heather Glow 8 9 Royal Passion 7 7 Theon 8 8 May Pay 7 7 La Crown 8 3 Gay Coat 7 7 Lady Ronald 8 2 Snowball 7 7 . Purse 8 1 Widden 7 7 Lone Raider 8 I Whetuma 7 7 Sir Romeo 8 0

miles. Black Native limit Golden Huia 24 Gala Day limit Mountain Sun 24 Kinni limit Autumn Lu 48 yds bhd. Golden Eagle 48 La Triumph 24 Indolent 48 Otara 24 Nelson Pirate 60 Stardown 24 Manna’s Son 72 DECEMBER HANDICAP, £140. Limit 3.44. One and a -half miles. June Royal limit Tinakaha limit Jester limit yds bhd. Kia Kaha limit Nellota 36 Kewpie’s Our Summer 36 Bond limit Peter Junior 36 Nelson Luvan limit Tryst 36 Orleigh Mills limit Min Bells 48 Pink Lady limit Margaret Rare Rey limit Chenault 48 Ring True limit AUCKLAND CUP, £ 750. Limit 4.30. Two miles. Great Parrish limit Peter Pirate 36 Indianopolis limit Auto Machine 48 Olive Nelson limit Enawah 43 Peeaway limit Jewel Pointer 48 yds bhd Sir Guy 48 Kewpies Triumph 24 CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, £165. Limit : 4.40. Two miles. Willie Derby limit Cimarron limit yds bhd. Free Logan limit Dad’s Hope 24 Gumdigger limit Hohoro 24 Pukemiro limit Glandore 36 GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, £150. Limit 3.38. One and a-half miles. Bonnie Direct limit Bingen Chief 24 Lady Amanda limit Red Hope 24 Margaret Fisher 36 Chenault limit Worthy Light 60 yds bhd Indian Author 12 ROWE TROTTING CUP, £350. Limit 4.46. Two miles. Carl Mack limit Wakefield limit Fairyland limit yds bhd King’s Guard limit Don Chenault 24 Motto Girl limit Moko Bells 24 Nell Voio limit Bessie Parrish 72 ST. HELIERS HANDICAP. £200. Limit 2.46. One and a quarter miles. Dan Direct limit First Flight 24 Our Peter limit Kewpie’s Guy 24 Wilma Dillon limit Kewpies Triumph 24 yds bhd Sir Guy 36 Avernus 12 Jewel Pointer 60 Stanmoor 12 AKARANA HANDICAP, £155. Limit 2.56. One and a quarter miles. yds bhd Black Jester limit Bell Dial 24 Rey de Quest limit Chancellor 24 Donum limit Jackie Thorpe 36 Mazda limit Manco 36 Stormy Mack limit Tempo 36