Sporting.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3, 3 January 1914, Page 5

Sporting.

THE STRATFORD RACES.

THE SECOND DAY.

REWi POTO WINS THE DOMINION HANDICAP.

Officers.—President: A. W. Budge ; vice-president, W. H. H. Young; stewards, A. W. Budge, W. J. Morrison, W. Ef. H. Young, S. Pitt, A. Stewart, E. B. Stolv, J. B. Richards, G. Syme, P. Webb, Hugh Good, D. S. Glasgow, W. P. Kirkwood, 1). .1. Malone, J. F. Watson, F. P. Uniacke, S. M. Porritt, E. C. Robinsm, H. E. Abraham, J. R. L. Stanford, and G. S. Hobbs; handicapper. J. E. Henrys; clerk of scai?s, C. T). Sole; judge, J. R. L. Staisford; starter, T. Cameron; clerk of cnii'Ae. A. David; timekeeper. E. B. Stohr; ban. surgeon, Dr. T. 1,. Paget; hon. vet. surgeon, Mr E. Mason : hon. treasurer, S. Pitt; secretary, Alfred Coleman.

The concluding day’s programme yesterday was again most successfully managed. Once again beautiful weather was experienced, and there was a big crowd, not so big as on the opening day, but with only slightly (decreased spending power as evidenced by the returns on the totalisator. The sum of £14,597 was put through yesterday, which, with £15,928 on the first day, made a grand total for the meeting of £30.525, an increase of £8751 on the amount handled last year. Messrs. Marett and Fox and staff capably dealt with “the stuff,’ 1 ias the average punter classes our good coin of the realm. The President and his executive were, as usual, right there when there was anything to be attended to, and the- result was | that the events were generally got off well to time, although the last race ! was twenty minutes late. Two or j three matters were dealt with by the stewards, and these no doubt accounted i for the slight delay. The public did j not complain, which, after all, is the | main consideration in these outings. ! The secretary, Mr A. Coleman, and | staff were running along smoothly in their work, and with the various departments must claim no little credit for the success of the meeting. The starting of Mr Cameron was again • a pleasing feature of the day’s sport. | The Xlth Regimental Band played fine selections during the afternoon. A great many cars were taken to the ground on both days', find on the first day a tally showed a total of : ninety-one. Car-owners expressed 1 satisfaction with the arrangements,J which include a round turn for con--Ivenience in turning.

NOTES ON THE RACING.

The Welter goes to Florist.

The Toko Welter Hack Handicap, of 9U sovs, seven furlongs, opened proceedings for the day. Patroness, Sweet Van, Florist, San Due, Glentullock and Salathiel were sorted out in that .order by the public for prominence on the machine. Glentullock was left uv- the post in what was otherwise a good despatch. Florist led all the way, with Sweet Van second ail the way. The favorite was third going along the back, but San Due, who had been last, ran into third after a wide turning at the bend. Florist was three lengths in front of Sweet Van, who led San Due by two lengths at the post. Florist was trained by her owner, T. Pine. Tyson Annexes Cardin Stakes. Thirteen saddled up for the Cardiff stakes of 70 sovs, four turlongs and a quarter. Dr. Paget’s Carloman was the favorite, with Brunswick not far behind, and of the others Tyson, Martingale, and Zion all had a fair following. After a break away by Brunswick at the barrier, the field were despatched on a half straggling start, St. Hubert getting a very bad deal. Tyson, Brunswick and Martingale were in the lead as the held settled down, and this order was maintained until close up to the winning post when Patronata went up with a rush into third place, Zion was four and Charlemagne fifth, AVhanga whip, ping in the field. The winner was trained by T. Pine. Zetes in the Ngaere,

The Ngaere Handicap, of 125 sovc i (open), six furlongs,- brought out four j competitors—Zetes Btl2, Tetikura <”.2, j Red. Lupin 7.1 U, and Boronia 6.7, I backed in that order. After an even (start, Zetes wont quickly to the front with Red Lupin accompanying him, Boronia next and Tetikura last. This order was maintained half-way down the straight, when Tetikura came fast, running into a length behind Zetes, Boronia three lengths away, beating Red Lupin by a length. It was a fairly fast race as j die time 1 1.1-1 1-5) shows. The winner was trained bv M. Gardner. The

stewards held an inquiry regarding a complaint by .1. dames against C. Jack-son-alleged breach of engagement to ! ride, but the complaint was not entertained. Timothy over the Sticks, The Makuri Hurdle Hack Handileap. of 100 sovs, one mile and a half, brought out live competitors, who were fancied according to the machine in the following order—Kurnalpi, Timothy, Floss, Loopline and Warea. Loopline mid Floss went into the lead and Warea displaced the latter for | second position. Entering the straight for the brst time Timothy was leading with Warea and Loopline \\ Ton Warea struck the ier.oc, aid hi»

rider after a game attempt to retain his seat came off. Going on, Timothey and Kurnalpi raced together with Loopline a bad third and Floss iu the rear. Timothy appeared to hold plenty in himself, and over the last fence he lost Kurnalpi, eventually winning by half a dozen lengths, Loopline quite three lengths away third, Timothy was trained by his owner, 0. Cox. Another Win for Simple Sam. The Strathmore Hack Handicap, of 80 sovs, five furlongs, produced nine of a field, Bradamante being the public’s best fancy,-although Rector Girl, Lady Ami, and Simple Sam in that order had a very decent following. Galtee and Lady Ami were first away from the barrier in a good start. Before the field had gone a furlong, Galtee got bumped on to the rails and his rider, Clark, was thrown over the rails, and sustained injuries necessL tating a few stitches being put in a >voiiud in his head. Gal tee continued on his own behind the field until stopped on the track. After the mishap the order in front was Simple Sam, Lady Ami, Bradamante and Rector Girl. Simple Sam led into the straight, and had to be shaken up to hold half a length advantage at the post from Crawford, who put in a strong run at the finish, and beat Rector Girl for second place by half a length. The field were bunched close up; The winner was trained by R. Johnson. In connection with thcaccident, the stewards held an inquiry and as a result fined Henderson, the rider of Simple Sam. £lO for careless riding. Rewf Poto’s Race.

The big'event of the day, the Dominion Handicap, of 150 sovs, one mile and 110yds, saw eight face the barrier. Ngatiruanui was made a hot favorite with Rewi Poto second, White Crane third, Styrax, Muiga Bill, Invader, Aruake and Minora in that order. As usual the favourite played yp at the barrier, being most times Bced the wrong way round. However, thanks to Mr Cameron’s patience, eventually he got the crowd away in a splendid line, for which he was heartily applauded. Rewi Poto, White- Crane, Muiga Bill was the order past the stand. The field ran wide and Aruake was occupying third position along -the ■ back where the field was strung out, the favorite being last. The finish , saw no change in the order,' Rewi Poto, White Crane and Aruake. White Cx-ane pushed along ip the straight but Rewi Poto responded to his call, and won comfortably jby’.three lengths,. Ai;uake, being three lengths .back, . Inyadcr fourth, Ngatiruamd ,fiffh, Afulga Bill sixth, Styi-ax seventh, apd, Afinorg last. It .was, a., popular win. , Rewi Poto was trained, hy R. Johnson. Foi* Gentlemen Riders. The 1 Ladies’ Purse Hack Handicap of 60sovs, six furlongs, gave the gentlemen riders an outing. ' There were nine to jump off well in line, Pikitaepk, being a shade late stepping off. Silver Hope led to the turn' when Butcher Boy got in front, and being vigorously ridden 1 to stave off a late run by Pikitaepa-got home by a neck. John Willie was a length away third. The second horse was favourite, Butcher Boy being next in demand. It was a".good betting event. Butchei Boy was trained by P. Johnson. The special trophy of the value of £5 went to Mr Anstis, rider of the winner. Punters’ Last Hope. ’ V". The County Hack Handicap, 90sovs, six furlongs, the-concluding event on | the programme, was the best betting event of the- day, the sum of £2390 being invested on the machine. In order, of fanCy Wild Lupin held pride of place, then came Gerberga,, Ratana, Ridicule, Conney and Patroness. Conney was hung up in the tapes and two others were tailed off. Ratana, Gerberga and Wild Lupin went immediately into the lead, and the order was the same entering the straight, but Patroness had gone into fourth place. Gerberga gradually wove Ratana down and had half a length on the post, about a length separating Ratana and Wild Lupin. The winner was trained by R. Barlow. Stable- Winnings. The stake money during the meeting was well distributed, no owner getting an undue amount of it. Following is a list of the winning owners: J.. Britton £205, W. .Raleigh £2OO, S. Pitt £175, C. Jackson £135, C. Mealyn £lO5, T. L. Louby £95, O. Cox £95, W. Buckle £BS, T. Pine £BO, R. H. Campbell £65, J. Burke £55, W. J. Lile £SO, J. Wade £4O, T. F. Goddard £25, F. Bristol £2O, R. Hicks £2O, N. King £ls/ T. Benziger £ls, A. W. Gillies £ls, Dr Paget £lO, F. Hoskin £lO, A. C. McDonald £lO, R; D. Graham £lO, J. Foreman £lO, J. O’Halloran £lO, J. Brown £lO, L. G. Bremer £lO, J. McCully £lO, J. F. Butler £5, J. Fryer £5, W. O. Williams £5, P. W. Scally £5, C. Sharwoocl £5. Henderson was the most successful rider during the meeting, notching five wins. Copestake was on three winners, Nodder on two and those who got one win each were, Howden, Flynn, Barlow, and R. Trigeer. DETAILS OF THE RACING. TOKO WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of OOsovs., second horse to re- - ceive lOsovs., and third ssovs. from the stake, minimum weight Bst, seven furlongs.

3 Mr T. Pine’s oh m Florist, Lupin —Daisyfair (Howden), Oyrs, 8.11.1 2 Mr F. Bristol’s oh m Sweet Van, Sweet Simon —Van (Raynor), oyrs, 8.9 ••• 2 •5 Mr S. Pitt’s h g San Due, San Fran—Okoari (Trigger), aged, 8.0 ... ... 3

Also started: 1 Patroness (Monk; 8.5, 5 Glentullock (James).B.3, Salathiel ('Henderson) 8.0. Won by foui lengths. Time, Imin 29 4-ssecs. To tal investment £1444.

CARDIFF STAKES, of 70sovs., second horse to receive lUsovs. from the stake, and third horse ssovs., open to all horses that have never won a race of the value of 25sovs., weight Bst., four furlongs and a-half. 5 Mr J. Burke’s hr g' Tyson,‘Coronet— Nita (Copestake), 3yrs, 8.0 1 2 Mr J. McCully’s hr g Brunswig (late Elmer), Maniapoto—Linstock. mare (Raynor), 4yrs, 8.0 2 6 Mr F. Hoskin’s ch m Patronata, Patronus —Explosion (Goddard), syrs, 8.0 ... ••• 3 Also started: 8 Succeed (Goldfinch;, 10 Loopetta (Begbie), 4 Zion (Nodder), 9 Appollinaris (James), 11 Canberra (Henderson), 12 Whanga (Trigger), 3 13 St. Hubert (Moss), 7 St. Carrie (Fitz water), 1 CaiToman (McCarten), Martingale (Monk). Won by two lengths. Time, 53 l-ssec. Total investment £1713. NGAERE HANDICAP, of 125sovs„, open, second horse to receive lssovs., and third horse Ssovs from the stake, dx furlongs. 1 Mr C. Mealyn’s br g Zetes, Ngatarua—lseult (Nodder), syrs, 8.12 1 2 Mr T. F. Goddard’s b g Tetikura, Advance—Couriere (Goddard), 6yrs, 7.2 2 i Mr P. W. Scally’s blk in Boronia, Merriwee—Dalny (G oldfinch),

aged, C. 7 ... ... ... 3 Also started: 3 Red Lupin (Monk) 7.10. ' Won by a length. Time, Imin 14 l-ssec.

MAKIJRI HURDLE HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs., second horse to revive ISsovs, and third 5 sovs. from the stake, one mile and a half, over nx flights of 3ft Gin batten hurdles. 2 Mr O. Cox’s b g Timothy, St. Paul—Ngaire (Flynn), aged', 11.12 ... I Mr T; L. Louby’s b g Kurnalpi, Daystar—St. Conon mare (H. Copestake), ... ... ... 2 Mr W. 0. Williams’ br g Loopline, Lupin—Recluse mare (Copestake), aged, 9.2 ... ... 3 Also started: 3 Floss (W- Olliver) 9.2, 5 Warca (Croutt) 9.0. Won easily by six lengths. Time, 2min 50 3-ssecsi, Total investment £1656. STRATHMORE HACK HANDICAP, of SOsovs., second horse to receive lOsovs. and third ssovs. from ■he stake, five furlongs. 1 Mr R. H. Campbell’s ch g Simple Sam, St. Paul—Foulshot mare, (Henderson)' aged, 8.2 ... 1 Mr T. Benziger’s blk g Crawford, St. Paul—Lily (Goldfinch), syrs,

7.9 .... ... ' ... 2 '4 Mr J. F. Butler’s b in Rector; , Girl, Obligado—Reclfise mare ' (Trigger), aged, 1 7.8‘ ... ... 3 : Also started ■: 2' Lady Ami; (Nodder): 7.11, 1 1 Bradamantfe (McCarten) 7.10; 1 Pati'onata (Goddard) 7.2 (carried5 7.3), 5 Manaiaroa (Moiik) 1 7.0, 9 Galtee '(Clat-k) f '6.13 (51b' kllbwance), 8 Zion i'Fryet) ’G.9. ’ Won ; by hhlf a length. Tinie Imin 2 1 2-ssecfi. [ Total investment £1993. DOMINION HANDICAP, ISOsovs., open, second horse ISsovs., third 10 .46vsh Wnn’The'one hulk and 110 yd s:' •* 2 Mr.; W. Raleigh’s blk c Rewi 1 - • Poto, ■ Mahiapoto—The Boyne, no (Henderson), Sjfrb'; Y. 9 ... 1 ■’Mr N. Kink’k'clf rft 1 White Crane, ' Royal Artillery—Stressa (Monk) ■■ ; ' : Syhi,-7;5 2 7’Mr J. O’Halldi'aiPs cb g Aruake, ■i ‘.rCliaSsenr—M'ab' (Trigger), 1 aged 7.2 (carried 7.3), 1 3 Also started : I'Ngatiruanui (. Copestake) 8.4, 5 Mulga Bill (Goddard) 8.3, 6 Invader (Goldfinch) 7.3, 4 Styrax (McCarten) 7.3, 8 Minora (Fryer) 6.9. Won by four lengths. Time, Imin 49 3-ssecs. Total investment £2116. LADIES’ PURSE HACK HANDICAP, GOsovs., second horse lOsovs From stake. Open to horses that liaVe never won 1 a race exceeding oOsovs. Gentlemen riders. A trophy valued at £5 will be presented to the rider of the winner. Six furlongs. 2 Mr W. J. Lile’s eh g Butcher Boy, Sylvia Park—Rotoari (Anstis), 4 yrs, 10.3 ... ... 1 Mr R. G. Graham’s b g Pikitaepa, Maniapoto—Pikimai (Dalton), 6yrs, 10.12 2 4 Mr C. Jackson’s b g John Willie, Campfire Sporting Queen (Clout), syrs, 11.0 3 Also started: 3 Millbanks (Wade) 11.7, 6 Silver Hope (Vivian) 10.13, 5 Patron (McDonald) 10.10, 8 Mahlstock (Davey) 10.4, 7 Arabassado (Awdrey) 10.4, 9 Sylvania (Brough) 10.0. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 18 l-ssec. Total investment £1712.

COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 90 kovs., second horse to receive lOsovs. and third horse osovs. from the stake, six furlongs. 2 Mr J. Britton’s b in Gerberga, Charlemagne IT—Annabel (Henderson), 3yrs, 8.5 ... ... 1 Mr A. C. McDonald’s ch g Ratana, Field Battery Whangaehu, (Monk), 6yrs, 8.6 ... ... 2 1 Mr W. Btickle’s ch g Wild Lupin, Lupin—Silver Agnes (Cope- ■ stake), aged 8.13 ... ... 3 Also started: 5 Conney (Reynor) 7.12, 6 Patroness (Goddard) 7.G, 4 Ridicule (Goldfinch) 6,12. Won by half a length. 'Time, Imin IGsec. Total investment £2396. Royal Dragoon registered a further win at Grey mouth yesterday. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. [Pub Press Association.! Auckland, January 2. The Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting concluded to-day in fine weather. The attendance was good and the totalisator staff was kept busy, handling £53,016, *as against £39,751 10s on the corresponding day last year. The total figures for the meeting are £225,410, against £lso,355 10s last year, an increase of £43,061. Results:— Goodwood Handicap, of 300 sovs; one mile.—Peg 1, Austin 2, Tattoo 3. Won by three-quarters of a length, half a length between second and

third. Time, Imiu 39 3-ssec. Sylvia Handicap, of 300 sovs; six furlongs.—Balboa 1, Intelligible 2, Troy 3. Won by a neck, with two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 16sec. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 3 Mr F. Stenning’s Jack Delavat, 8.2 (B. Deeley) ... ... 1 9 Mr F. Hull’s Blcriot, 7.12 ... 2 3 Mx‘ W. C. Ring’s Rotoa, 8.4 ... 3 Also started: 4 Cheddar 8.0, 8 Ah legation 7.13, 14 La Reina 7.11, 1 Warstep 7.11, 7 Prince Soult 7.8, 5 Haskayne 7.7, 11 Jolie Fill© 7.4, 10 Kakama 7.3, 12 Royal Irish 7,12, 6 King Soult 7.2, 13 The Hague 0.7. Bleriot led to the distance, where Jack Delaval headed her and won by half a length, the third horse being a length away. Time, 2min 6 3-osec.

Auckland Hurdles, of 300 sovs; two miles’.—Phroso 1, Cloudy Dawn 2, timeralioy 3. Won easily by two lengths, second horse a length an ay. Time, 3min 50scc.

County Handicap, of 400 sovs; six furlongs.—Glad Tidings 1, Spalfish 2, King Lupin 3. Won by a neck, with the third horse half a length away. Time, Imin Msec. Auckland Plat©, of 500 sovs; one mile and a half.—Cherubini 1, Bon Ton 2, Sir Solo 3. Won by a length, third horse a length and a half away. Time, 2min 37sec.

Royal Stakes, of 750 sovs; six fnrJongs.—Hyettus I,'Tatterley 2, GJlmrmilla 3. Won by a head, with third horse a length away. Time, Imin losec.

Grey Handicap, of 130 sovs; five furlongs.—Signo 1, Tripoli 2, Moddite 3. Won by half a length, one length between second and third. lime, Imin 1 4-ssec. THE MARTON MEETING. SUMMER HANDICAP WON BY v STEPNEY. Ilarton, January 2.

The second day’s racing of the Marton Jockey Club’s summer meeting was held in glorious weather. The totalisator put through £17,646, making a total of £41,097 for the meeting, against. £37,234 on last year’s two days. Results:— Second Hack Hurdles, of 115sovs., about one mile and a-half. —Taurangi 1, The Divei' 2, Whimper 3. Won easily by three lengths. Time,>i2miu : 47 3-ssec.

Flying Hack Handicap, of lOOsoys., six furlongs.—Pavlova 1, Ngarua 2, Courtly 3. Won easily by: [ three .lengths. Tirae ? 1 min Usee. r . Welter Hack Handicap,.of JGOsovs., seven furlongs—Square Deal J, To Holt Hqu 2, ii St. |j Elmp .3, Won by three lengths.. Coipbpstipn was ( left. at-tlie post., Time, }npn 30,s,ec. , , l ' Summer Handicap-, ( of 3po ,soy ; sj.,i one mile and a dij>tan<?p /r -Stcpney. I, 'Lord Reijown 2; Los,Angelos 3. jjWop .comfortably by a length. Time, Imin 53 l-sscc.

Ladies’ Bracelet, of BOsovs., one mile —Alia I,'Te Whctu 2, iPckkho 3...r-Wmi by half a length. Time. Imiu 48sec. Telegraph Handicap, of 150sovs., six f u rlongs.—G rat tan, 1,, H Qa th.or„2 > Lau.y Volga 3. AVop. Ify a, (lengthy Ji separating second; .and third. Time, Imiu 13s£C. !r i- vi- !!'■ : •- ?. -1 Farewell Hack Handicap, of lOOsovp, live furlongs.—Hpwoi'th 1, \ ladineau 2, Aratiatia 3. Wpn by two lengths. Time, Imin 1 1-usec. , Turakina, Welter-Handicap, of 130 sovs., seven furlongs.—Big Blast 1, Coromandel 2, Glenfern 3. King Iry was left at the post. Won by hail a length. An inquiry was held into the conduct of W. Hui’lo, rider of Leonacra in the First Hack Hurdles, for interfering with J,amcs Morris, rider of Ibhar. He was suspended l for one month. J. Cordue, for using had language at the starting-post, was admonished and discharged. ' WAIRARAPA RACES. Carterton, January 2.

There was fine weather for the second day of the Wairarapa Racing Chili’s meeting, and there was a large attendance. Results:— Russell Handicap, of ISOsovs., six furlongs.—Eocene 1, The-Great Mogul 2, Black Lupin 3. All started. Time, Imin 15scc.

Tawalia Hack Handicap, of lOOsovs. furlongs.—Borsil I, Vocation. 2. Arrhana 3. All started. Time, Imin 28,sec.

Tauherinikau Handicap, of 25050v5., one rnilo and a distance.—Sinapis T Birkline 2, Imagination 3. All started. Time, Imin 54 2-ssccs. Wharepapa Hack Welter Handicap of lOOsovs., one mile.—Monologue 1 Otakura 2, Top Note 3. Time, Imir 42 4-ssec.

Ruamahunga Hack Handicap, of 10( sovs., five furlongs.—Wailand 1, Bull inorsian 2, Holywell 3. Time, linn Isec.

Juvenile Handicap, of ]2osovs., five furlongs.—Reputation 1, Columbus 2. Miss Trumps 3. All started. Time, Imin Usee. Pirinoa Hack Handicap, of lOOsovr.., six furlongs.—Lady Vladimir 1, Charleroso 2, Bonus 3. Time, Imin loscc. Rawiri Handicap, of lOOsovs., five furlongs.—Suratura 1, The Great Mogul 2, Lord Possible 3. Time, Imin 11 sec. HAWKE’S BAY MEETING. Hastings, January 2. The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s summer meeting was concluded to-day in beautiful weather. The totalisator staff handled £13,660, compared with £12,753 lor the corresponding day last year. The total for the two days was £30,235 against £26,84.0 last

year. Settler fell in the Summer Handicap, and his rider (H. Watson) suffered a severe cut on one thigh. He was taken to a private hospital. An nquiry into the accident was held by

the stewards, who decided that the mishap was caned by the rider o Tries© pulling in in front of Settler, Tries© was disqualified for the race, and the stakes and dividends were paid out on Birkful and Mysteriarch. Lowe (rider of Trieze) was disqualified for three months. . Results: Aotea Jumpers’ Flat Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile and a quarter.— Marble Head 1, Pikibo 2, Hurakia 3. Won by a bare length, with a nose between second and third. Time, 2min Msec.

Grandstand Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.—Perceler 1, Adroit 2, Axis 3. Won easily by three lengths with a length between second and tail'd. Time, Imin 15sec. Scurry Hack Handicap, of 100.sovs; five furlongs.—Day fly 1, New Guinea 2, Multiplicity 3. Won by a bare length, the same distance separating the second and third. Time, Imin 4 1-fjsec.

Summer Handicap, of 150 sovs; one mile.—Birkful 1, Trieze 2, Mysteriarch 3. Also ran: Settler, Vi, Ihe Summit. Won in a great finish by a head, with a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 43sec.

Nursery Handicap, of 100 sovs; five furlongs.—lndigo 1, Huslieon 2, Queen Lake 3. Indigo was never headed, winning easily by four lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 2 3-ssec. Epsom Handicap, of 100 sovs; once round.—Mistic 1, Merry Jack 2, Kooya 3. Won by three lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 54sec. Matapiro Hack, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs.—French Rose 1, Hiwitapu 2, Peacemaker 3. Won by a neck, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 29 4-ssec. January Handicap, of 125 sovs; seven furlongs.—San Pluie 1, Sir Daniel 2, Caber Davon 3. Won easily by three lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 29sec. CHRISTCHURCH TROTS. Christchurch, January 2. The weather was beautifully fine for the second day of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s summer meeting. Results :

Ladies’ Bracelet Handicap, of 50 sovs, one mile and a-half.-—Harold D, Isec, 1; Louie Drift, 3sec, 2; Rose Dillon, 2scc., 3. Time, 3min 55sec.

Progressive Handicap (harness), of OOsovs. (for unhopplcd trotters), two miles.—Jessie’s Dream, 16scc., 1; Adventurers, 2; Lady Kona, 21sec, 3. Time, smin 19sec.

Champion Handicap (harness), of 250 sovs, two miles.—Quincey, ssec, 1; Crown Prince, Bsec., 2; Abcrfeldy, 6 sec., 3. Time, 4min 44 l-ssec. '•

Hornby Handicap, of 130sovs. (for uuhoppled trotters), two m’iles.—Fictlon, 9sec., 1; Mokiui, 2sec., 2; Bbnnore, 2siec., 3. Time, smin 10 2-ssec. Advance Handicap (harness), of/1-50 sovs., one mile and a-half.—Don Caesar, 4sec., 1; Prince Poole, 6sec., 2; Brooklyn, 4sec, 3. Time, 3min 31 l-ssec.

Middleton Handicap (saddle), of 145 sovs., two miles.—Cameous, 29ec., 1; Troubadour, 9sec., 2; Bold Maid, 9sec., 3. Time, 4min 53 l-ssec. Telegraph Handicap (harness) of 160 sovs, one mile.—Solo, 4sec, 1; Jenny Lind, 6sec., 2; False Alarm, 4sec,, 3. Time, 2min 19sec.

An Revoir Handicap (saddle), of 150 sovs, one mile.—Harold Minto, 6sec, 1; Brooklyn, 4sec., 2; Tuatara, ssec., 3. Time, 2min 20 3-ssec. The totalisator investments amounted to £17,893, making £37,886 10s for the meeting. Last year’s total was £32,179 10s.