HOLIDAY RACE MEETINGS

Taranaki Daily News, 3 January 1927, Page 5

HOLIDAY RACE MEETINGS

DOMINION=WIDE GATHERINGS

COMMENDATION WINS GREAT NORTHERN DERBY

MARTON CUP WON BY RAPIER

Numerous race meetings were held throughout th\ Dominion during the week-end, when some of the year’s important events were decided. The Great Northern Derby fell to that outstanding performer Commendation, while the Auckland Racing Club Handicap was won by Footfall. Rapier ran with more luck at Marton and carried off the Cup from Fresco.

RACING AT AUCKLAND COMMENDATION WINS DERBY. BIG HANDICAP TO FOOTFALL. Auckland. Jan. 1. The Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting was continued to day in good weather. There was a large attendance, the course was in good order, and the racing excellent. The totalisator handled £98,450 10s, compared with £llO,652 10s for the corresponding day last year. Results were:—

ELLERSLIE HANDICAP. Of 500 sovs. One mile. 3 ARCHENO (Lee I 1 6—QUONDONG 2 11—LORD GUY 3 Also started—2 Haze, I Antrim Boy, 5 Nucleus, 4 Ngarara, 10 Judge’s Box, 7 Ballachulish, 9 Lady Robinson, 12 Miss Anston, 8 Nassoek. Won by a length, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 40 3-ssec. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP. Of GOO sovs. Five furlongs. 6—DOREE (Jones! I 4 MELISSA 2 5 THAW 3 Also started—3 Royal Ceres, 1 High Finance, 2 Cosmetic, 10 Segment, 9 Whakarite, 11 Standfast, 12 Zane Grey, 9 Arihana. 5 Demares with Thaw), 13 Royal Lover, 7 Carinthia. Won by half a length, with threequarters of a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 0 4-ssec.

NEW YEAR HURDLES. Of GUO sovs. One mile.

13—KARAMU (Regan) 1 3—PENTAGRAM 2 12— DADDY’S GIRL 3 Also started—G Mia Bella, 7 Archibald, 1 Highway, 5 Wedding March. 9 Peter Maxwell, 4 Royal Form, 8 Maunga, 2 Rangitahi, 10 Gold Bep, 11 Pendennis, 5 Cureaform (coupled with Wedding March). Won by three-quarters of a length, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 3min. 41 4-sscc. RACING CLUB HANDICAP. Of 2000 sovs. One mile and a half. 7 —-FOOTFALL (B. Morris! 1 S—COUNT CAVOUR 2 2—TE MONANUI 3 Also started—l Star Stranger, 9 Tanadees, 4 Mask, 12 Ruapapa, 8 Mandane, 13 Star Ranger, 6 Clarinda, 3 Desert Glow, 10 Oreum, 15 Day Guard. 16 Barometer, 11 Gold Jacket, 17 Lord Star, 14 Papatu, 18 Royal Present.

Won by three-quarters of a length, with a neck between second and third. Time, 3min. 34 2-ssec. GREAT NORTHERN DERBY. Of 3000 sovs. One mile and a half. 1— COMMENDATION, W. H. Gaisford’s b.g.. by Limond—Eulogy (L. Morris) '. ] 2 -LYSANDER, G. M. Currie's b.c. bv Absurfl —Pennon 2 7 —ALLOWAY, L. G. Paul’s ch.g. by Limond —Admvra ....'. 3

Also started—9 Atareria, 3 Battlement, 8 Chamour, 6 Seatown, 10 Tinokoa, 4 True Blood, 5 Phaola.

Won by five lengths, with a neck between second and third. Time, 2min. 34 sec. NEWMARKET HANDICAP. Of 1000 sovs. Six furlongs. 6— THE HAWK (B. Morris) 1 12— NANCY LEE 2 ?—LICINIUS 3 Also started—4 Lady Cavendish. 2 Limited. 5 Aussie. 1 High Pitch, 9 Cawnpore, 3 Ballymoy IL, 14 Dave, 11 Chairman, 8 Merrv Jest, 13 Newburv, 10 Tea Bell. Won by a length and a half, witli three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 13 3-ssec.

GLASGOW HANDICAP. lI—KING SMOCK (Green) 1 15—DELIGHTMENT 2 2—NADARINO 3 Also started—2l Polonett, 3 Le Choucas, 5 Pegaway, 1 Paperchase, 7 Charlady, 18 Lomint. 9 Antonine, 6 Mosaic, 12 Merry Damon. 4 Decoy Bird, 8 Eli Timi, 10 Stormy, 16 Arch Opal. 20 Tail Timber, 22 Curraghmore, 14 Flying Juliet, 13 Muscari, 17 Ring the Bell, 23 Thursby, 19 Tinoiti. Won by half a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 27scc.

DESCRIPTION OF RACING. GOOD SPORT PROVIDED. ARCHENO WINS OPENING EVENT. (B_i Wire—Special to News.) Auckland, Jan. 1. The opening event, the Ellerslie Handicap, attracted all the acceptors except Bohl Front. In a good betting race Antrim Boy was the favourite, with Haze, Arclieno, Ngarara and Nucleus all receiving good siip|x>rt. From the harrier Antrim Boy ami Arclieno were first to show out and the pair led the field into the straight. In the concluding

stages Arclieno drew out to win nicely from Quondong, who finished, well, with Lord Guy a good third. Haze, who was always well placed, finished fourth.

DOREE AFFECTS SURPRISE. Chelone was the only withdrawal from the Midsummer Handicap. High Finance was made a good favourite, with Cosmetic and Royal Ceres best backed of the others. Cosmetic and High Finance were the early leaders from Carinthia, Melissa and Royal Ceres. Turning into the straight High Finance was in front, but in the final stages Doree came along with a good burst to win nicely from Melissa, With Thaw a good f third and Carinthia fourth.

KARAMU WINS HURDLES. The New Year Hurdles saw Highway installed favourite, with Rangatahi, Pentagram, Royal Form. Wedding March and Cureaform (bracketed) all meeting with good support. Royal Form and Karamu were in front over the first hurdle, Gold Rep falling at the second. Royal Form, Daddy’s Girl and Karamu were leading at the third obstacle, where Highway fell. In the concluding stages Karamu went out well clear of Daddy’s Girl. Pentagram and Royal Form. Holding his own in the straight, Karamu went on to win handily from Pentagram, with Daddy’s Girl a fair third and Rangatahi fourth.

COUNT CAVOUR UNLUCKY. The Auckland Racing Club Handicap saw 18 starters parade. Eden hall being the only withdrawal. Star Stranger was favourite, slightly better backed than Te Monanui. with Desert Glow. Mask and Count Cavour fairly well supported. Day Guard and Clarinda were first way, but passing the stand the order was Day Guard. Papatu, Oreum, Clarinda, Barometer and Count, Cavour. Down the back stretch Footfall made up much ground, running up to fifth position, just in front of Barometer and Count Cavour. Entering the straight Oreum led from Clarinda, Day Guard, Footfall Star Ranger, Desert Glow and Count Cavour. Drawing away at the distance Footfall withstood a strong challenge from Count Cavour to win narrowly, with Te Monanui close up third. Desert Glow was fourth. Count Cavour was rather unlucky in the race or he might have got closer if he did not win.

COMMENDATION WINS EASILY. The Great Northern Derby proved a good thing for Commendation. His injury early in the week proved to be very slight and he was reported to have subsequently galloped a round in record time. He was always a firm favourite, carrying about 4000 more tickets than Lysander, the second choice, with Battlement and True Blood next in demand. The race needs little description. Lysander and Commendation led the field io the straight, where Commendation drew %ut to win very easily. Lysander finished on well to get second place, a neck in front of Alloway, with Seatown fourth. The winner showed himself to be a high-class colt.

THE HAWK WINS STRONGLY. The Newmarket Handicap saw 14 sprinters parade, King Merv being the only withdrawal. High Pitch was fav--1 curite, but Limited, Ballymoy IL, Lady Cavendish and Aussie were all well backed. Ballymoy 11. was first away, but Dave soon took up the running from Nancy Lee, Limited. Aussie. Licinius and The Hawk. When the field straightened up The Hawk came through to win in good style from Nancy Lee, with Licinius a good third and Dave fourth. It was a good display by The Hawk, who demonstrated that he is still a force to be reckoned with.

FINAL EVENT TO KING SMOCK. The concluding event, the Christmas Handicap, saw Paperchase installed favourite in a field of 23, with Nadarino, Le Choucas, Decoy Bird and Pegaway next in demand. Nadarino carried on the running to the straight, with Delightment, Flying Juliet, King Smock, Eh Timi and Mosaic handy. In a good finish King Smock went through to win a good race from Delightment, with Nadarino close up third. Stormy was fourth.

ACCEPTANCES FOR FOURTH DAY. Auckland, Last Night. The acceptances for the fourth day of th< Auckland Racing Club’s meeting are:—

OPENING DAY AT MARTON RAPIER’S CUP VICTORY. ROYAL DAMON WINS RAILWAY. Feilding, Jan. I. The Marton Jockey Club’s summer meeting opened here on Saturday in fine weather. The attendance was large and the going hard. The totalisator handled £32,546 as against £40,546 on the first day last year. The results are:

TRIAL PLATE. Of 120 sovs; 6 furlongs. 1— ARCHON (A. Dixon) 1 3 COLARINA 2 4 TAKAROA 3 Also started: 5 Bissac, 9 Desert King, 11 Ranee, 8 Teremoana, 10 Lad o’ Mine, 2 Roburant, 6 Limosa, 7 Queen Abbey. Won by half a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 17see. HACK HURDLES. Of 170 sovs; 14 miles. 2 ELVAETTE (W. H. Bowden) ... 1 I—LADY GAY 2 3 HALGINA 3 Also started: 5 Star Chamber, 4 Axle. Won by three lengths, with ten lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 43 3-asec.

JUVENILE HANDICAP. Of 160 sovs; 5 furlongs. 1— PALETA (D. C. Watts) 1 2 TOM BRACKEN 2 3 OTAIRI 3 Also started: 4 Cavity. Time, Imin 2sec. MARTON CUP HANDICAP. Of 560 sovs; IJ miles. 2 RAPIER (J. Beale) 1 S—FRESCO 2 3 CIVILITY .... 3 Also started: TO Diamond Ring, 1 Glenross, 7 Merry Day, 8 Kilfaire, 4 Novar, 9 Nukumai. 6 Allmarimba. Won by two . lengths, with a nose between second and third. Time, 2min 7sec.

DASH HACK HANDICAP. Of 140 sovs; <5 furlongs. 1— GREAT DAY (D. C. Watts) .... 1 2 OHUI 2 B—LADY CYNTHIA 3 Also started: 4 Volplane, 5 Hypnotic, 6 White Ringlet, 7 Guadalquiver, 9 Lieutenant Bill, 3 Pohiri. Von by half a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin lajsec.

RAILWAY HANDICAP. Of 240 sovs; G furlongs. 1— ROYAL DAMON (A. Dixon) .... 1 3—BANKNOTE 2 2 MIREUSONTA 3 Also started: 4 Miss Hupana. Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 14 3-ssec. NEW YEAR HACK HANDICAP. Of 170 sovs; 85 furlongs. 2—PANART (D. C. Watts) I S—ASSURANCE 2 B—KILBURN 3 Also started: 1 Horemea, 3 Catchall, 7 Petal, 6 Anchor, 4 Conviction. Won by a neck, with four lengths between second unci third. Time, Imin 48 2-ssec.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs; 7 furlongs. 1— POLAR (A. Dixon) 1 S—KALAKAUA 2 2 GOLD BOX 3 Also started: 3 Ngata, 4 Santonia. Won by three-quarters of a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 27 3-ssee. THE RACING DESCRIBED. THE GOING VERY HARD. ARCHON WINS TRIAL PLATE.

(By Wire.' —Special to News.) Palmerston North, Jan. 1. The Marton summer meeting opened In dull weather with the track very fast. The racing was first class, and the public had a good day, four first faVourites saluting the judge. The Marton Cup was a great race, Rapier proving himself a smart performer. Royal Damon had no trouble in annexing the Railway Handicap, which drew only four starters.

Crown Area, Musket Vein, Some Lad, Waramau, Maranga, Dale. Ogden and Te Kawaua dropped out of the Trial Plate, and of the eleven runners engaged Archon was accorded most support, with Roburant the only other seriously fancied. Archon was fractious at the barrier, but from a good start was first away from Abbey Queen, and at the end of a furlong the favourite was just ahead of Abbey Queen, with Bissac, Colarina and Ranee. Archon was first into the straight from Abbey Queen, Colarina and Bissae, while Takaroa and Robnrant moved up. Colarina and Abbey Queen went wide coming into the straight, but the favourite was able to stall oft' challenger from Takaroa and Colarina to go on to win nicely by half a length from Colarina, with Takaroa three lengths back third. Bissac ■ was fourth. Then came Abbey Queen, Roburant and Limosa.

HURDLES TO ELVAETTE. The scratching pen reduced the runners in the first Hack Hurdles to five. Euchre, Potoanui, Glcnidle, Highflown, Blood Red, Bonecto, Matti, Shuteye. Boy and Panther did not fulfil their engagement, and Lady Gay was installed favourite, with nearly 200 tickets more | than Elvaette and. Halgina. Star Cliain- | her was first away, and led over the inirtial obstacle from Halgina, Lady Gay, and Axle. Halgina led into the straight and past the stands from Star Chamber, Elvaette, Axle and Lady Gay. Lady Gay moved up on the far bend and at the five furlongs post Halgina was just in front of Elvaette and Lady Gay. Elvaette was clear of Lady Gay going on to the home bend, with Halgina dropping back. Elvaette and Lady Gay were on terms over the last fence, but Elvaette had tod much in hand for the top weight, and won comfortably by three lengths, with Halgina ten lengths back third. Some distance back were Star Chamber nnd Axle. Halgina found the going too hard for him, and was slightly lame on pulling up. HOT FAVOURITE SCORES. Arrow Lad and Lady Limond were hot saddled up for the Juvenile Handicap, and Paleta was made a warm order, carrying 500 tickets more than the second fancy, Tom Bracken. From a good Atari Paleta was first way from Tom Bracken and Otaini. Going round the bend the favourite had two lengths’ advantage over Tom Bracken and Cavity. Once into the straight Paleta went on to . win with ease by two lengths from Tom Bracken, with Otairi a length back third. Cavity was last.

THE RACE FOR THE CUP. Ngata, Brigadier Bill, Stormy, Stat Area, Rouex, Sottana, Kilmiss,' Polar, Kilmezzo and Potoanui were the defections from the Marton Cup. Civility anti Rapier moved attractively in their preliminaries, while Glenross ‘ did not seem to like the bard ground. Tn a good betting race Glenross was entrusted with about £lOO more than Rapier. Then there was a big drop to Civility. From a beautiful start the field ran into the straight in line, and at the distance Diamond Ring was just in front. Going out of the straight the order was Diamond Ring, Glenross, Civility, Rapier, Allmarimba, Novar, Merry Day, and Frisco. The order was unchanged going around the bend, and Diamond Ring was well clear of Glenross and Rapier entering the back stretch. The field closed up at the half mile peg and on the bend Rdpier ran up to second place, with Glenross and Civility handy. Diamond Ring was first into the straight from Rapier and Civility. The Wanganui mare going a bit wide at the distance, Glenross found ail opening on the rails and with Civility and Fresco challenged Rapier. Rapier proved equal to the occasion, and over the last bit drew away again to won by two lengths from Fresco, who gained second place from Civility by the barest of noses. Close up were Diamond King, Glenross, Novar, Merry Dav and Kilfaire. The favourite held a good position throughout the race, getting a run on the rails in the straight, but could not go fast enough in the concluding stages. Civility was also well placed, but running wide at the bottom of the straight did not improve her chance. Rapier was always within striking distance, and over the. last hundred yards made the opposition look very weak. Fresco was in trouble throughout the race, and may have troubled Rapier had he been given a clear run. Diamond Ring tried to win from end to end and should run prominently over a shorter journey.

GREAT DAY WINS NARROWLY. The scratching of Precious, Te Koroke, Horomea, Liu Arlington, Royal Elm, Lightwood, Miss Pat, Joyeuse, Some Lad, Plane and Te Kawaua left nine to contest the Dash Hack Handicap. Great Day was made a less than even money favourite, with Ohai and Powhiri the only others fancied. Lieutenant Bill was left several lengths' at the start, and Ohui was first away from Volplane, Great Day, Guadalquiver and White Ringlet. At the half mile Lady Cynthia had run up to third place. Ohui was first around the bend from Volplane, Lady Cynthia, Great Day, White Ringlet, and Hypnotic, with Powhiri coming fast on the outside. At the distance Ohui was clear of Lady Cynthia and Great Day, but her pilot did not make full use of her, and she was beaten on the post by Great Day by half a length, with Lady Cynthia half a length away tljird. Volplane was fourth and Powhiri ami Hypnotic next.

ROYAL DAMON AGAIN. Only four lined, up for the Railway Handicap, and Royal Damon was made an even money favourite, carrying nearly 400 tickets more than Mireusonta, who had £2OO more invested on him than Banknote. Banknote delayed the start for a while, but when the tapes were released the field jumped off in line. Royal Damon was first to show out, but at the five furlongs post Banknote and Royal Damon were together. Four furlongs from home Royal Damon dropped back, leaving Banknote and Miss Hupana in the lead. Going on to the home bend Banknote and Miss Hu-, paua were two lengths ahead of Mireusonta and Royal Damon. The topweights closed up on reaching the straight. Banknote looked all over a winner at the distance, but Royal Damon got a run on the rails and flew over the last part of the journey, to win by one and a half lengths from Banknote, with Mireusonta a length back and Miss Hupana six lengths away last.

PANART IVINS NEW YEAR. Brigadier Bill, Asleep, Glenidle, Lightwood, Wilderness, Archon and Royal Laud dropped out of the New Year Hack Handicap. Killadie_ did his preliminary but went lame ami was withdrawn with the consent of the stewards. Horomea was made prime fancy, carrying £4OO more than Panart, with Catcall and Conviction also well supported. Conviction was first away, and led out of the straight from Anchor, Horomea, Assurance and Kilburn. Conviction and Horomea were first into the back stretch from Assurance and J’etal. At the half-mile Assurance was making (day from Horomea and Conviction, with Catcall and Panart tailing the field. Assurance led around the bend from Horomea, Conviction, Petal and Kilburn, with Panart making up a lot of ground. Once into the straight Panart got up on the rails and challenged Assurance at the distance, holding on well enough to win by a neck, with Kilburn and Horomea four lengths back. After them came Petal, Catcall and Conviction.

FAVOURITE WINS’ STEWARDS. Only five started in the Stewards' Handicap, in which Polar was made fav-

ourite, with Gold Box and Ngata next fancied. Gold Box wm first to show out from Ngata and Polar. At the five furlongs post Gold Box was leading Polar, Ngata and Santonio. Polar was first into the straight from Gold Box and Santonio. In a good run home Polar lasted long enough to witi by three-quarters of a length from. Kalakaua, with Gold Box three lengtlis back. Then came Ngata and Santonio. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Feilding, Last Night. The acceptances for the second day of the Marton Jockey Club’s meeting on the Feilding course on Monday arc:—

HAWKE'S BAY CLUB

MOROSE WINS THE PRESIDENT’S. STEWARDS’ TO FATHER O'FLYNN. Hastings, Jan. 1. The weather was cool and fine and the going fast for the first day of the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's meeting. The sum of £17,593 was put through the totalisator as against £20,794 for the first day last vear, a decrease of £3,201. Results are: OTATARA JUMPERS’ FLAT HANDICAP. Of 130 sovs; 1J miles. 2 GURNION (F. j>. Fanning) 1 3 LOMBARDO 2 I—ALARIC 3 Also started: 4 Theic, 5 Sandy, 6 Good Mark. Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, 2min 11 l-ssec. MAHORA MAIDEN RACE. • Of 120 sovs; 5 furlongs. I—ASTON (C. Taggart) 1 4 POLYASTRA 2 5 SANDBURN 3

Also started: 2 Comedee, 6 Tan, 10 Taukari, 12 Eventide, 6 Hinekotarang!, 13 Strive, 8 Hakawai, 3 Unreasonable, Il Molong, 9 Chama, 7 Grand National. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, Imin 2 l-ssec. HASTINGS HANDICAP. Of 150 sovs; 64 furlongs. 3—WRISTLET (J. H. Wilson) 1 I—QUEEN’S CHOICE 2 S—HAURANGI 3 Also started: 4 Arataura, 7 St. Elb, 2 Tongatotoa. Won by a head. Time, Imin 22 3-asec. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Of 150 sovs; 5 furlongs. 1— POLYDECTES (F. A. Waddll) .. 1 3—RORY MORE 2 2 MARSURD 3 Also started: 6 Hine Hokoro, 7 Kahu Ariki, 5 Keen, 4 Clonoe. Won by a length. Time, Imin .3 2-5 see.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs; 1J miles. 3 MOROSE (F. S. Fanning) I 2 PERLE DE LEON 2 4 ROAD HOG 3 Also started: 1 Tiega, 5 Othon. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 2min 8 3-ssec. A. Griffiths, rider of Road Hog, for interference with F. Waddell, the rider of Tiega in the Ihesident’s Handicap, was suspended for three months. WAIPATU WELTER HANDICAP. Of 130 sovs; 1 mile 1 furlong. 1— LOVEBAND (IL Dunn) f 3 MOUNTAIN STAR f 2 RADIATE .' 3 Also started: 4 Hinekapua, 7 Merry Wanderer, 5 The Heathen, 6 Black Flyer. There was a great race for the first place but a poor third. Time, Imin 57 l-ssec.

HAVELOCK FLYING HANDICAP. Of 150 sovs; 6 furlongs. 4—CALLUNA (F. C. McHugh) 1 3—STARBOARD LIGHT ....? 2 2—MAEPAI 3 Also started: 5 Crishna, 7 Heather Blend, Wristlet, 1 Cherry Girl, Imperial Rose, Hakuwai, 6 Martona. Won by a good length. Time, Imin 14 3-ssec.‘ STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. ‘ Of 175 sovs; 6 furlongs. 1— FATHER O’FLYNN (F. Waddell) 1 2 PLAIN SAILING 2 3 ROYAL DIADEM 2 The only starters. Won by a length. Time, Imin 14sec.

SKCOXD DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. Napier, Last Night. For the Hawke’s Bay meeting the second day acceptances are:—

GREYMOUTH RACES OPENING DAY’S RESULTS. OPHIR WINS BIG HANDICAP.

Greymouth, Dec. 31. The Greymoutli Jockey Club’s midsummer meeting opened in glorious weather and before a large attendance. The track was in excellent order. The totalisator handled £9269 10s, as compared with £9591 10s. last year. The results are:— MAIDEN STAKES. Of 100 sovs. Five and a-half furlongs. I—ASCETIC (Shaw) 1 3 ELLAH 2 4- MIDDLETON 3 Also started: 2 Miss Addington. Won by a length, with a similar distance between second and third. Time. Imin 2 2-osec. PA ROA HANDICAP. Of 105 sovs. Six furlongs. I—CLONTARF (O’Connor) 1 3 ’SILVER TRAY 2 4 LYTUP 3 Also started: 2 Hustler, 5 Moratorium. 7 Flying Master, 6 Gaslight. Won by half a length, with a similar distance between second and third. Time, Imin 15 3-ssee. . GREY VALLEY HANDICAP. Of 150 sov*. One mile. ’2 —OPHIR (Messervey) 1 .3—MARGARET BIRNEY 2 4—PICKANINNY 3 Also started: 1 Will Oakland, 6Prince Ferouz, 5 Steel Bar. Won by one and a-half lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 42see.

FIRST HURDLES HANDICAP. Of 150 sovs. One and a-dialf miles 110yds. 1— ORIFLAJPB (Shaw) 1 4- TENTERFIELD 2 2 HOKIOI 3 Also started: 3 King Abbey, 5 Lord Aslilea. Time, 3min 53 3-ssec. OTIRA HANDICAP. Of 110 sovs. Six and a-half furlongs. 3 ALL GOLD (Jennings) 1 2 CORN RIGS 2 5 CALIBURN J 3 Also started: 1 Para, 4 Sasdiam. -Won by a length, with a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 32 4 sec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. Of 120 sovs. Six furlongs. 1— -NINCOMPOOP (Campbell) 1 4—NOTE 2 3 CORINTHIC 3 Also started: 5 Some Abbey, 2 Coupon, 6 Nunumi. Won by a length and a-lialf, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 16 l-ssec. WELTER HANDICAP. Of 110 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 GAY QUEEN (Eastwood) 1 9—SARTOLITE 2 1— GAY BIRD 3 Also started: 6 Rapid Rose, 10 No Response, 5 Bitters, 3 Flaming Ray, 8 Horatius, 4 Saxette. Won by a neck, with three lengths between second and third. Time. Imin 30s ec. BRUNNER HANDICAP. Of 105 sovs. Six and a-half furlongs. 2 MORATORIUM (Shaw) I I—HALLOWNOON 2 3 VIEWPOINT 3 Also started: 4 Prince Charleroi. 5 Lord Leslie. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 23 Lssec.

SECOND DAY'S RACES THE CUP Tg GOOSESTEP. HEISLER THE FLYING. * « • • • Greymoutli, Jan. 1. The Grgymouth Jockey Club’s second day’s pacing attracted a very large attendance. The weather was fine, with a slight sprinkling of rain. The going was good. The results are: TRIAL STAKES. Of 100 sovs. Five and a-half furlongs. S—ELLAH (Gunn) 1 1— MOTOR SMASH 2 2 THE ATOM 3 Also started: 3 South Inch and Cash Box (coupled), 6 Miss Addington, 4 Nunumi. Won by half a length each way. Time, Imin 11 2-’ssec. FLYING HANDICAP. Of 100 sovs. Six furlongs, . !■ 1— HEISLER (McGuire) . 1 2 MOORLAND 2 4—SAXETTE 3 Also started: 3 Big Push, 5 Some Abbey, 6 Gaslight. Time, Imin 16 2-5 sec. GREYMOUTH CUP. Of 350 sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 3 GOOSESTEP (Cotton) 1 4 MARGARET BTRNEY 2 PICKANINNY 3

Also started: 5 Prince Ferouz, Taboo, 7 Corinthic, 1 Ophir, 6 Stec Bar.

Won by a length each way. Time 2min lOsec.

WALTON MEMORIAL HANDICAP. Of 105 sovs. Six and a half furlongs 2—CORN RIGS (Cotton) ) 4—HALLOWNOON s I—MORATORIUM ;

Also started: 5 Para, 3 Viewpoint 6 Caliburn, 7 Flying. Master. Won by a length, with a length and a-ha'f between second and third. Time Imin 22 l-ssee. HURDLES HANDICAP. Of 125 sovs. One mile and a-half. 1— TENTERFIELD (Gunn) i 4—LORD LESLIE ' ■» 2 HOKIOI : Also started: 3 King Abbey. Won by a length, with two lengtiln between second and third. Time, 2mir 48see. NEW YEAR HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 1— NINCOMPOOP (Campbell) 1 4—WHARFDALE f .2—GAY BIRD ; Also started; 3 Will Oakland, 5 Moto: Smash. Won by a neck, with a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 15 4-ssec HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP. Of 110 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 SAXETTE (Eastwood) 1 2- RIGS 2 4 NO RESPONSE 3 Also started: 1 All G,*M, 8 Caliburn. 7 Bitters, (1 Captain Wai, 0 Horatiua. 5 Flaming Ray. 10 Hiero. Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 30 4-Bsec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Of 105 sovs. Five and a-half furlongs. 2 HEISLER (McGuire) 1 6—SOME ABBEY 2 3 note 3 Also started: 1 Clontarf, 5 Paphian, 4 Lytup. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and thiixl. Time, Imin 9 I -ssee.

THIRD DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. Greymoutli. Last Night. Tlie Greymouth Jockey Club’s’ acceptances for January 4 are: NOVICE HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a-half.—Motor Smash, Cash Box 9.0. Nunumi 8.5, Lord Middleton 8.5, The Atom B.a.

THIRD HURDLES HANDICAP. One mile and a-half.—Tenterfield 12.2, Hokioi 10.7, Oriflantb 10.4, King Abbey 10.0, North Inch 9.12, Flying Master, Lord Leslie, Lord Ashlca 9.3, Ellah. Hiero 9.0.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. One mile. —Margaret Birney 9.3, Prince Ferouz 8.10, Taboo 8.9, Ophir 8.5, All Gold 8.4, Para 8.1, Steel Bar 8.0, No Response' 7.3, Viewpoint, Pickaninny 7.10, John Dix, Flaming Ray 7.0. OMOTO HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Nincompoop 10.0, Moorland 10.1, Clontarf 9.13, Heisler 9.11, All Gold 8.8, Big Push 8.3, Gay Bird, Prince Charleroi 7.8, Sasham 7.7, Captain Wai 7.0.

BOROUGH HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Corinthic 9.7, Ilallowmoon 8.11, Moratorium 8.10, Some Abbey 8.9, No Response 8.2, Note 8.1, Caliburn 7.8, Lytup 7.6, Coupon 7.5, Motor Smash 7.3, Gaslight 7.2, Cash Box, The Atbm 7.0.

BLATR MEMORIAL HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Nincompoop 10.10, Moorland 10.1, Heisler 9.11, Corinthic 9.G, Silver Tray 8.11, Birthmark 8.8, Coupon 7.5. AHAURA WELTER. Seven furlongs. —Corn Rigs 10.3, Birthmark 9.7, Steel Bar 9.5, Gay Queen 9.0, Viewpoint 8.12, Saxette 8.11, Rapid Rose 8.6, Lord Leslie 8.5, Sartolite 8.5, Bitters 8.2, Ascetic 8.0, Captain Wai 8.0. Flaming Ray 8.0, Horatius 8.0, Hiero 8.0. FAREWELL HANDICAP. Six furtonga and a-half. —Clontarf 9.11, Corn Rigs 9.5, Pickaninny 8.13, Will Oakland, \iSwrfdale 8.11, Hallowuioon 8.9, Moratorium 8.8, Kilris 8.6, Para 8.2, No Response 8.0, Pelio 7.11, Caliburn, Prince Charleroi 7.0, .Sasham 7.5, John Dix 7.0.

THE ENGLISH TURF. THE LIVERPOOL CUP. London. Nov. 18. (From Our Own Corre«i>ondent.) Winalot was a conspicuous absentee from the field for the Liverpool Cup. His owner did not think the going good enough to give his horse a fair chance —it had been pouring with rain for days previously —and so the five-year-old, who has been one of the best handicappers of his time, retires to the stud. Delius, the expensive Cambridgeshire failure, would have been favourite for the Cup in any ease but the absence of Winalot undoubtedly assisted in Contracting his starting price. A good start was effected, in which the French horse, Sirdar, so far profited by the luck of the draw as to jump away clear, and hold a lead until halfway up the straight. He was theq joined by Invermark, but that companionship did not last long, giving way to Delius just below the distance. Elliott, however, appeared by no means comfortable on the who began to compound as Naldcra drew up alongside. This mare came on well, and looked like winning, until the grey filly, Doushka, loomed up in the role of challenger. Lord Canarton’s horse held on stoutly, and steadily overcame Naldcra. to gain a stylish victory by a couple of lengths. Polish Patriot was third, and then came the favourite, Delius, There was no excuse for Delius. He was admirably ridden—jockeyship was blamed for his failure in the Cambridgeshire—and always in the right place—except, of course, at the finish! The fact is he simply does not stay more than a mile, and one is forced to the conclusion that his Cambridegshire running was not wrong after all. Donzelon, the second favourite, who had been unlucky in the Newbury Handicap the week previously against Perfect Son and Highbrow, and who had won this Liverpool Cup last year, was not seen in the race with a winning chance at any time, though I heard it said that he was baulked of an opening a quarter of a mile from home. Doushka is trained iu the same stable as the Aga Khan’s horses, and she has been pretty- consistent this season, when ridden without undue use of the whip. She beat the Oakj winner, Short Story, clearly enough at York, and now she goes to the stud as the winner of a Liverpool Cup. She coincs of Tetrarch stock, and should therefore do well in her new sphere.

CLIFFORD PLATE One mile and a half. Count Cavour 9 4 Commendation 8 0 Rapine 9 4 Seatown 8 0 GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. One mile and a Quarter. • U 4 York Abbey 5 Mask 8 9 Phaola - fl ..pa Charlady > <1 Piuthair 7 11 Gala Day 7 0 Desert Glow 7 11 Gold Jacket ■ 0 Sea town 7 1ft Merry Damon 7 0 Joy King 7 10 Mosaic 7 0 Master Doon 7 9 Papatu - 0 Town Bank 7 9 Quincoma - 0 Oreum 7 9 Ring the Bell - 0 King Smock 4 o Scat 0 GREY HANDICAP. One mile. Haze 9 0 Ballachulish 7 0 Stormy 8 11 Hangawera i» 0 Antrim Boy 8 1 Harbour View - 0 Raheput j 8 1 Judge’s Box - 0 Quondong 8 0 Mcrvotte <7 0 Lord Guy 7 5 Nassock 7 0 Nucleus 7 5 Plane Pearl 0 Raukura 7 5 Quinsilia 7 0 Slump 7 1 Royal Picture <7 ft Alonsoa 7 0 Salamander 7 0 Arch Queen « 0 War Officer 7 0 Atarerl* 7 • 'Vander Star 7 0 Awarere 7 ft

BOWEN HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Day Guard 8 3 Paperchase 7 4 Mimetic 8 1 Archeen 7 3 Lie Ln ius 7 11 Charlady 7 0 Cawnpore 7 10 Chairman 7 0 Rascal 7 10 Clarus 7 0 King Merv 7 10 Dclightment 7 0 Nancy Lee 7 8 Stormy 7 0 Nadariuo 7 7 Tea Bell 7 0 Dave 7 6 SYLVIA HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Cosmetic 8 7 In the Shade 7 9 Chips 8 5 VVhakarite 7 0 Paganelli 8 1 Golden Ti Tree 7 13 Wedding 7 0 Aura turn 7 12 Covent Garden 7 0 Atumlad 7 5 Flying Tresses 7 0 Carinthia 7 4 AUCKLAND HURDLES HANDICAP. Two i miles. Highway 11 3 Kawa 9 9 Archibald 11 3 Kendal 9 P. Maxwell 10 11 Glenotus 9 7 Many Colours 10 9 Daddy’s Girl 9 0 Kara mu 10 0 Day Bell 9 0 Maunga 10 0 Zanna 9 0 Pentagram 9 12 ROYAL STAKES. Six ! furlongs. Seatown 9 3 Royal Ceres r 11 Atareria 9 O Agrion 7 9 Limited 9 0 Ruanui 7 9 King ■ Cosmetic 7 9 Emerald 8 1 Flying Tresses 6 13 Gascony 8 2 Melissa 0 1'3 Eulalie 8 2 Paganelli 6 Laughing Prince 7 13

JUNCTION PLATE. (All 8 stone.) Roburant Dale Ogden Abbey Queen Millie Abbey Waramau Cracker Boy Crown Area Desert King Bissau Ranee Colarlna SECOND HACK HURDLES. One mile and a half. Sobtano 11 1 Halgina ft 5 Lady Gay 10 7 Shut-Eye ft 3 Elvaette 10 5 Star Chamber ft 0 Blood Red 10 1 Empire Camp ft 0 Axle 9 7 Joyeuse 9 0 ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. Horomea 9 4 Conviction 7 3 Great Day 9. 0 Hypnotic 7 2 Eiyiianor 8 0 Wilderness 7 r Royal Elm 7 13 Takaroa 7 9 Pangolin 7 12 Petal 7 0 Capitulation 7 10 Royal Land 7 0 Anchor 7 ft Lieut. Bill 7 0 Catcall 7 5 AID WORTH STAKES. One mile and a distance. Rapier 9 2 Kllfaire 7 12 Ngata ft 0 Diamond Ring 7 2 Glenross ft 0 Kilmtss 7 0 Merry Day 8 7Panart 7 0 Fresco 8 3 LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP. Eight furlongs and a half. Brigadier Hallowmorn 10 10 Bill Il 12 Everest 10 7 Kilburn 11 2 Paraki 10 7 Bonny Rill 10 13 TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Royal Damon ft 10 Epistle 7 3 Mireusonta8 13 Precious 7 ■J Bank Note 7 ft Miss Hupana 7 0 Gold Box 7 5 FAKBWDLL HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Horomea ft 3 White Ringlet 7 6 To Koroke ft 2 Volplane 7 6 Precious 8 12 Gaudalquiver 7 4 Ohul 8 0 Joyeuse 7 0 Lady Cynthia 7 8 Hypnotic 7 0 Some Lad 7 7 TURAKINA HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. Polar ft ft Panart 8 2 Kai aka ua 8 11 Red Bob 8 0 Gold Box 8 8 Brigadier Bill 8 0 Great Day 8 2

AOTEA JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP. One mile and one furlung. Lombaido 10 0 Handy 9 0 Gurnion 1# 0 Good Mark 9 0 Tlielc “ ’**

ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Polyastra 9 0 Moton" 8 2 Sandburr 8 8 Heather Blend 8 2 Eloquent 8 7 Merry Hakuwai 8 2 Wanderer 8 Q Grand Tan 8 2 National 8 2 Unreasonable 8 2 Ballyfarnon 8 2 Dreamy 8 2 The Heathen 8 2 Hlnekatorangl 8 2 JANUARY HANDICAP. Six furlongs and a half. Wristlet 7 II Starboard Haurangi 7 11 Light 7 C Aral aura 7 2 NURSERY HANDICAP. Five furlongs. Polydectes 0 6 Keen 7 9 Rory O’More 8 4 Clonoen 7 Mar surd 8 1 Hine Hohoro 7 2 NEW YEAR HANDICAP. One i nlle and one furlong. Tiega 9 2 Bennanee 8 2 Perle de Leon 8 8 Othon 7 7 Alaric 8 7 Road Hog 7 Morose 8 3 Wristlet 7 OMAHU HACK HANDICAP. One mile. Starboard Radiate 8 12 Light 19 3 Hlnekapua 8 0 Loveband 9 0 Eventide 8 0 Mountain Star 9 8 Rakaupango 8 0 Gum ion 8 12 MATAPMK) HACK FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Moepat 9 0 Coot <» 12 Callum 8 11 Comedic 7 10 Crishna 8 3 Black Myer 7 4 Cherry Girt 8 2 Martona 7 2 FINAL HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Father Royal Diadem * ft 0’.Flynn 9 11 Aral aura 7 0 Plain Sailing 8 7