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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIII, Issue 18761, 27 December 1930, Page 21

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AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. OUTSIDER WINS CUP. RAILWAY TO HUNTING CRY. By Teic«r&plj—Press Association AUCKLAND, December 26. The Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting opened at Ellerslie in

perfect weather to-day. The track was hard and fast, and there was a large attendance. A feature of the racing was a sensation in the Cup race, in which outsiders came home at the head of the field. Gay Crest was first past the post, defeating Motere by a neck. A protest was entered on the grounds that Gay Crest had interfered with Motere, and after an inquiry by the Judici aClommittee, the placings were reversed. The rider of Gay Crest, A. Eastwood, was also suspended for four days, but after hearing further evidence regarding the tendency of the horse to run out in the straight, the stewards remitted the sentence. Motere returned a long price. The totalisator handled £9,087/10/-, compared with £121,417 on the opening day last year.

Results:— QUEEN’S PLATE, Of 500 sovs; 1 mile. 1— Mrs L. Sleightholme’s Bayacre, 8.1 (T. Webster) 1 6 —Jaloux, 8.9 (T. Green) 2 2 Paratoo, 8.11 (R. Reed) 3 Also ran—B Catoma, 9 Steady Fire, 3 Appledore, Karangapai, Rosshire, Simba, Sir Limond, Tarcha. 4 Vandyke, 11 Pakitere. Won by two and a half lengths, a neck between second and third. Appledore was fourth. Sir Limond broke a fetlock and was destroyed. Time—lmin 38 4-ssec. GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES,

Of 1250 sovs; 6 furlongs. '•l—E. H. B. Milsom's Ammon Ra, 8.10 (H. Gray) 1 3—L. W. G. Millward’s La Poupee, 8.5 (H. Wiggins) 2 6—Mrs S. L. Parson’s Aspian, 8.10 (A. Tinker) 3 Also ran—l2 Princess Bede, 11 Chief - Cook, 5 Chief Jewel, 9 Maritime and Cape Gold (bracketed), 2 Movie Star, 8 Oratorian, 10 Royal Artist, 4 Tea Chat, 7 Lady Vane. Won by threequarters of a length, two lengths between second and third. Chief Cook was fourth. Time—lmin 13 3-ssec.

ROBINSON HANDICAP, Of 600 sovs; 7 furlongs. (First Division): I—J. T. Jameison’s Havaspot, 8.9 (R. S. Bagby) 1 24 —Loving Cup, 7.1 (Conner) .. .. 2 13 —Rose Lupin, 7.3 (S. Gerrand) .. 3 Also ran—s Tetrachate, 7 Awamutu, 10 Brilliant Lady, 4 Manawhenua, 8 * Indolent, 21 Snow Prince, 25 Crown Arch, 23 Creina’s King and Howick (bracketed), 22 Click Clapk and Raka-

raurau (bracketed). Won by threequarters of a length, a length between second and third. Awamutu was fouth. Time—lmin 27sec. (Second Division): 14 — w. Dunn’s Lucky Alice, 7.3 (A. G. Parsons) 1 15— Arrowzone, 7.11 (G. Humphries) 2 ; 11—Haviland, 8.4 (R. McTavish) .. 3j Also ran—2 Tobaccoland, 9 Big Ber# tha, 3 Perennis, 12 Raffiight, 6 Ukley, 19 Money Mint, 18 Cargen, 20 Detonator and Gay Idea (bracketed), 16 ftmithfteld and Master Amour (bracketed), 17 Lord Val and Valreina (bracketed). Won by three and a half lengths, a head between second and third. Ilkley was fourth. Time—lmin ■ 28sec. > AUCKLAND CUP, Of 3000 sovs; 2 miles. II —H. H. Pharazyn and M. Greenwood’s Motere, 7.0 (R. Horne) .. 1 7—Dr. M. G. Louisson’s Gay Crest, 7.1 (A. Eastwood) 2 4—R. J .Murphy’s Concentrate, 8.13 (H. Wiggins) 3 Also ran—l Nightmarch. 2 Star Stranger, 3 In the Shade, 6 Paquito, 9 Seatown, 5 Count Palatine, 8 Gay Cockade, 12 Nassock, Standfast. Won by a neck, a length between second and third. Paquito was fourth. Time — 3min 25 2-ssec. GRAFTON HURDLES, Of 500 sovs; 2 miles. 2—N. D. S. Runney’s Glenstar, 11.0 nr (W. H. Bowden) 1 | * B —Respirator, 9.1 (J. McGovern) .. 2 ‘ ’S—Claremore, 11.1 (W. Rennie) .... 3 Also ran—7 Mangani, 6 Air King, 1 Pendavies, 4 St. Warrigal, 8 Kamehameha, 5 Wako King, Absent. Won by two lengths, a neck between second and third. Mangani was fourth. Time —3min 46 2-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, Of 1250 sovs; 6 furlongs. 4—T. Fraser junr’s Hunting Cry, 8.12 (R. Reed) 1 9—Great Star, 7.5 (G. Humphries) .. 2 2—Pegaway, 9.6 (H. Tinker) 3 Also ran—lo Toxeuma, 2 Karapoti (bracketed with Pegaway), 3 Paganelli, 1 Chromadyne, 5 Hunting Day, 8 Gesture, 6 Autopay, 7 White Wings, 12 Praise, 15 Royal Tea, 14 Sir Kay, 11 Tenterden. Won by a head, same distance between second and third. Silvermine was fourth. Time—lmin 13sec. NURSERY HANDICAP, Of 450 sovs; 5 furlongs. 2—H. J. Stanbridge’s Hunt the Slipper, 9.0 (T. Webster) 1 4—Baroscope, 8.10 (A. E. Ellis) .. .. 2 7 White Squall, 7.1 (S. Gerrand) .. 3 Also ran—l Solvent, 3 Bronze Eagle, 13 Golden Spahi, 8 High Comedy, 9 Instalment, 6 Gay Court 14 Glenhaupo, 10 Brazanna and Amber Link (bracketed), 11 Steadfast, 5 Fedora, 12 Titan'ette, 15 Exaggeration. Won by two and a half lengths, threequarters of a length between second and third. Solvent was fourth. Time —lmin 0 3-ssec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, Of 500 sovs; 1 mile. 6—W. Alexander and A. Kemp’s Eager Rose, 8.0 (H. Goldfinch) . 1 - 7—Goshawk, 8.9 (R. Reed) 2 8— Ti Tree, 7.5 (K. Voitre) 3 Also ran—lo Corinax, 6 Vertigern and Grecian (bracketed), 4 First Sight, 11 Gustavo, 3 Lady Pam, 1 Chrysology, 9 Lucy Rose, 2 Love Song, 17 High Pitch, 12 Envoy, 15 Sir Mond, 16 Bennie, Luminary, 13 Cynthia N. Won by two and a half lengths, a length between second and third. Chrysology was fourth. Time —lmin 38 4-ssec. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. CHIEF EVENT TO COMPRIS. By Telegraph—Press A>scy>lat.lon DUNEDIN, December 20. The Dunedin Jockey Club’s summei meeting opened in delightful weather with the track in good order, but a trifle dead. The attendance was largt and the totalisator handled £17,217/10/for the day, compared with £23,70’! last year. Results:— SUMMER HURDLES, > Of 175 sovs; 12 miles. 3—H. Dampier-Crossley’s Amorist, 10.10 (G. Salt) M •• •» 1 f

t —Membo, 10.2 (N. Trillo) 3 I—Antrim Boy, 11.4 (H. Anderton) 3 Also ran—4 Craigmore. Won comfortably by four lengths, a length between second and third. Time—3min 18 3-sseo. TRIAL STAKES, Of 150 sovs; 7 furlongs. 1— T. Seaton’s Night Parade, 8.8 CD. O’Connor) 1 2 Segrave, 8.2 (A. E. Didham) .... 2 14 —Solanum, 8.7; (L. Moulin) .. .. 3 Also ran—B Ballance, 9 Birdwood, 13 Bitractor, 7 Good Gift, 10 Rotorex. 5 Royal Limond and Miss Tembaron (bracketed), 16 Bold Brigand, 18 Cumulative, 11 Invictus, 17 Royal JRaid, 4 Corn Queen, 6 Glass Jug, 1~ v abridge, 3 Mustn’t Miss, Totolomai. Won by threequarters of a length, half a length between second and third. Mustn’t Miss was fourth. Time—lmin 30 4-ssec. FEDERAL HANDICAP, Of 225 sovs; 6 furlongs. B—J. Richardson’s Caterpillar, 8.1 (A. E. Didham) 1 3 Palermo, 7.0 (W. McEwan) .. .. 2 7—Compensation, 8.2 (L. Moulin) .. 3 Also ran—ll Silver Paper, 1 Meadow Lark, 6 Royal Saxon, 4 Waving Corn. 2 Spoon, 12 Money Mine, 10 Mount Boa, 5 Charmaine, 13 El Boa, 9 Sapient. Won by a length, a neck between second and third. Meadow Lark was fourth. Time—lmin 14 l-ssec. SALISBURY HANDICAP, Of 175 sovs; 1 mile. 4 C. A. Shiel’s Dumblane, 8.12 (A. Didham) 1 6 —lmpertinence, 9.0 (B. Brodie) .. 2 2 Sailing Home, 8.2 (J. Dooley) .. 3 Also ran—s Shortly, 9 Fair Exchange, 8 Night Effort, 10 Colonel Quex, 3 Homecoming, 1 Night Rose, 11 Palmary, 7 Appeal. Won by a neck, a head between second and third. Time—lmin 42 4-ssec. OTAGO HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs; 1* miles. 3 P .F. Campbell’s Compris, 7.0 (W. McEwan) 1 5 Town Major, 8.73 (W. Hogan) .. 2 6 Circulation, 7.3 (F. E. Ingram) .. 3 Also ran—2 Celerity 11., 8 Footfall, 4 Salmo Salar, 1 Night Maid, 7 Camisader, 11 Evening, 10 Topere, 9 Jock o’Hazeldean. Won by a head, same distance between second and third. Camisader was fourth. Time —2m.in 10 l-ssec.

DUNEDIN HANDICAP, Of 175 sovs; 5 furlongs. I—A. N. Smith’s Fair Weather, 8.13 (A. Didham) 1 4—Hula Belle, 8.10 (J. Dooley) .... 2 3 Dulen, 7.8 (W. Cooper) 3 Also ran—2 Last March, 8 Accumulate, 5 Traylavah, 7 Royal Estate, 9 Fairwood, 6 Flying Amy, 10 Amy Johnson. Won by a length, two lengths between second and third. Last March was fourth. Time—lmin 2 4-ssec. OTOKIA HANDICAP, Of 175 sovs; 1 mile. 4 J .Walker’s Some Toff, 8.2 (A. E. Didham) 1 1— Meprisant, 9.7 (D. O’Connor) .. 2 2 Glenrowan, 8.5 (L. J. Ellis) .. .. 3 Also ran—B Pink Note, 5 Taboo, 6 Red Boa, 7 Night Lad, 3 First Raid. Won by half a length, a neck between second and thirci. First Raid was fourth. Time —lmin 42 2-ssec. BURNSIDE HANDICAP, Of 160 sovs; 6 furlongs. 1— G. Murray-Aynsley’s Kakara, 8.8 (D. O’Connor) 1 2 Solmar, 9.4 (J. Dooley) 2 3 Steeton, 7.13 (L. J. Ellis) 3 Also ran—lo Fair Money, 7 Killorna, 4 Cyrille, 9 Solmuri, 6 High Speed, 5 Water Power and Traction (bracketed), 8 Insolvency, 12 Nanette, 13 Winter Garden, 11 Whipknott. Won by a head, same distance between second and third. Fair Money was fourth. Time—lmin 17 2-ssec.

NOTES ON THE RACING. (Special to the “ Herald.”) DUNEDIN, December 26. Following rain overnight, the weather was hot and northerly for the opening day of the Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting, and the wind quickly dried the track. Field of Four. Beauty Light and Gay Fashion could not be produced in the hurdles, and in a field of four, Antrim Boy was made a pronounced favourite, with Membo in better demand than Amorist. Amorist and Craigmore led Antrim Boy to the mile. Then Amorist went on by himself, and at the last hurdle was a length ahead of Antrim Boy. Longley’s gelding won easily from Membo, who worried Antrim Boy out of second money.

Win for Favourite. Night Parade wound up favourite for the Trial Stakes, but there was a good pool, and the Timaru gelding started at a remunerative price. Musen’t Miss and Birdwood led round the top from Night Parade and Segrave. Half way down the straight Segrave took charge from Birdwood and Mustn’t Miss, but Night Parade finished with a great dash and got up to win by a head. Solanum, who was showing a mammoth dividend, beat Mustn’t Miss for third money. Outsider Wins. Meadow Lark, Spoon, Palermo and Waving Corn were the popular picks for the Federal Handicap. Caterpillar, from near the rails, and Royal Saxon began best, from Compensation, Spoon and El Boa, but Royal Saxon lost Ills place at the far turn, where a mix up occurred, and Royal Saxon, Silver Paper, Money Mine and Charmaine all went back. Caterpillar led into the straight from Compensation, Palermo, El Boa and Spoon, and stayed on to win by nearly a length from Palermo, who defeated Compensation by half a length. Meadow Lark finished fourth, another half length away. Caterpillar was not In much demand and returned a double figure price.

Dashing Finish. The Invercargill mare Night Rose, carried nearly twice as much money as Sailing Home, in the Salisbury Handicap, with Homecoming and Dumblane in most request of the others. Sailing Home and Palmary led down the back from Night Effort, Impertinence and Appeal, Dumblane being last. Impertinence and Sailing Home were fighting it out over the last hundred yards when Dumblane flashed Up through a lucky opening on the rails, and snatched victory by a head from Impertinence, who defeated Sailing Home by a neck, with Night Effort and Shortly, who were at the head of the next bunch. Otago Handicap. The little Southland mare Night Maid (1068), Selerity 11. (872), Compris (642 ), Salmo Salar (011), and Town Major (603) were the favourite selections in a field of eleven in the Otago Handicap. Jock o’ Hazeldean and Topere took up the running from Town Major and Celerity 11., and going down the back the order was Topere, Jock o’ Hazeldean, Town Major, Celerity 11., Footfall and Compris, the field being fairly well spread out. They closed up at the far turn, and raced round the top in a closely packed bunch. Camisader and Town Major looked to have good prospects half way down the straight, but Compris and Circulation

threw out challenges and a pretty race ended in the Judge awarding a short head verdict to Compris, with Town Major a head in front of Circulation. Camisader was threequarters of a length away, just in front of Topere and Evening. Two-Year-Olds’ Race. Ten two-year-olds paraded for the Dunedin Handicap, and backers plumped for Fair Weather (1324), Last March (1035), and Dulen (727), the first two having the best public form. Fair Weather, Last March and Hula Belle got away better than the remainder, and Fair Weather and Last March were still in charge a furlong from home. Then Fair Weather shook off Last March and came on to win by a length from Hula Belle. Dulen finished well in third place, wearing Last March down on the post. Fair Weather won the McLean Stakes in October, and is easily the best juvenile in the south just now. Some Toff in Form. Meprisant who has a big private reputation, was sent out a considerably better favourite than the Washdyke candidates Glenrowan and First Raid, in the Otokia Handicap. Red Boa, Some Toff and First Raid were in charge at the end of two furlongs, but Red Boa soon dropped back, and Some Toff and Glenrowan led to the straight, from Meprisant and First Raid. Some Toff drew out a furlong from home, and held on to win by threequarters of a length from Meprisant, who was half a length in front of Glenrowan. First Raid was half a length further back. Some Toff has been a very consistent performer lately and in his last eight starts has registered four wins and three seconds. Close Finish. Francolin, who had injured a hip, was withdrawn from the Burnside Handicap. In a field of fourteen, backers devoted most attention to Kakara (1214), Solmar (1138) and Steeton (1133). It was excellent picking. Solmuri and Insolvency set the pace to Traction, Kakara and Water Power. In the straight Kakara got to the front, with Killorna threatening danger. Kakara was clear half a furlong from home, then Solmar and Steeton got out of the ruck, and in a finish in which only the man in the box could adjudicate, Kakara secured the award by a head, with Solmar a head in front of Steeton. Fair Money and High Speed were close up.

Camisader and Celerity 11. both met with injury in the Otago Handicap, and are doubtful starters to-morrow. Taboo’s running was questioned in this event, but the explanation of the old fellow’s connections was accepted. SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. MILBURN HURDLES, of 160 sovs; I h miles.—Amorist 11.6, Antrim Boy 11.3, Membo 10.4, Hard Prince 10.0, Gay Fashion 9.3, Craigmore 9.1. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 210 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Silver Paper 9.12, Meadow Lark 9.7. Royal Saxon 8.13, Aspiring 8.8, Waving Corn 8.8, Rin Tin Tin 8.5, Spoon 8.4, Money Mine 8.1, Paler 7.8, El Boa 7.3. ALLANTON HANDICAP, of 170 sovs; 7 furlongs.—lmpertinence 9.5, Kakara 9.0, Fair Exchange 8.12, Sailing Home 8.5, Quinopal 8.2, Homecoming 8.1, Killorna 7.13, High Speed 7.12, Tippling 7.12, Corn Queen 7.7, Miss Tembaron 7.7, Glass Jug 7.7, Bitractor 7.7, Whipknott 7.7. ST. ANDREWS HANDICAP, of 275 sovs; 1 mile.—Pink Note 8.10, Taboo 8.10, Caterpillar 8.5, Spoon 8.5, Compris 7.12, Camisader 7.9, Mount Boa 7.6, Charmaine 7.5, Sapient 7.0. FERNHILL HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; II miles.—Dumblane 9.6, Jock o’ Hazeldean 9.5, Shortly 8.12, Night Effort 8.7, Colonel Quex 8.1, Night Parade 8.0, Night Rose 7.13, . Homecoming 7.12, Solanum 7.7, Ballance 7.7, Palmary 7.7, Birdwood 7.7, Appeal 7.7, Uxbridge 7.7, Rotorex 77., Good Gift 7.7, Colonel Crawford 7.7.

TAIERI HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Meprisant 9.12, Red Boa 8.11, Some Toff 8.10, Circulation 8.9, First Raid 8.8, Glenrowan 8.7, El Boa 8.1, Evening 8.0, Red Racer 7.13, Solmar 7.13, Blue Metal 7.13. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 170 sovs; 5 furlongs.—Fair Weather 9.9, Last March 8.10, Hula Belle 8.4, Dulen 7.8, Traylavan 7.5, Fairwood 7.0, Amy Johnson 7.0. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Al Jolson 9.5, Xakara 8.12, Fair Money 8.12, Solmuri 7.12, Steeton 7.11, Royal Limond 7.9, Captivate 7.7, Mustn’t Miss 7.7, Insolvency 7.7, Invictus 7.7, Nanette 7.7, Cumulative 7.7, Traction 7.7, Rose Dart 7.7.

MANAWATU RACING CLUB. HISTORIC WINS BIG MONEY. By Telegraph—Press Association. PALMERSTON N., December 26. The Manawatu Racing Club’s summer meeting opened in fine weather, before a good attendance. The course was fast. The totalisator handled £34,408, against £51,763 on the corresponding day last year. Results;— TOKOMARU HURDLES. Of 175 sovs; 15 miles. 1— Easterly, 6.13 (K. Robinson) .... 1 2 Avro, 10.8 (L. Jarvis) 2 5 Mister Gamp, 11.9 (R. Miles) .. 3 Also ran—4 Democratic, 6 Disrank, 3 Novar, 7 Discourse, 8 Lady Mid. Won by a length; half a length between second and third. Time—3min 13 l-ssec. Lady Mid broke a fetlock after landing over a hurdle, and had to be destroyed. MAIDEN PLATE. Of 150 sovs; 6 furlongs. 1— Hinewai, 8.0 (J. Barry) i B—Spearful,B—Spearful, 8.0 (E. Burgess) .. .. 2 2 Sharp Thorn, 8.0 (R. E. Coveny) 3 Also ran—ls Burnt Note, 12 Bon Acre, 6 Blacksmith, 9 Catherine of Aragon, 16 Decree Nisi, 3 Double Red, 14 Half Acre, 13 Jadarino, 11 Lone Raider, 5 Satt Pot, 10 Valrewa, 4 Wallaruh, 7 Zephyrus. Won by threequarters of a length; head between second and third. Time—lmin Issec. TARARUA HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs; 9 furlong. l ;. 2 Straightcourse, 8.9 (R. E. Coveny) I I—Ladylike, 8.13 (L. G. Morris) .. 2 4—Arrowhead, 8.0 (W. Broughton) 3 Also ran—4 Aurora Borealis (bracketed with Arrowhead), 7 Tunbridge, 12 Adventus, II Merry Moledy, 9 Grand Jury, 8 Goldllke, 3 Nightmare, 5 Beverage, 5 Kilorell, 13 Auckland Gas, 10 Spearopa, 14 Fallow. Won by a neck each way. Time—lmin 55 3-ssec. MANAWATU CUP. Of 700 sovs; 14 miles. I—Historic, 9.9 (B. H. Morris) .. .. 1 3 Merry Damon, 8.8 (A. G. Murray) 2 7—High Falutin, 7.0 (C. W. Brodie) 3 Also ran—3 Pahu, 2 Don Jose, 4 Shrewd, 5 Bold Front, 10 Spearmiss, 9 Paiko, 13 Black Mint, 11 Balloon, 6 Duellona. Won by a head; a nose between second and third. Time—2min 32 3-ssec. NURSERY HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs; 5 furlongs. 4 Hampden, 8.5 (R. J. Mackle) .. 1 I—Koroklo, 8.11 (C. Goulsbro) .. ..2 6 Interlocutor, 7.8 (C. W. Brodie) 3 • Also ran—s King Colossus, 3 Furlongs, 12 Salt Spray, 2 St. Roger, 9

Teller, 8 Porlock, II Top Flier, 7 Acorn, 10 All Humbug, 13 Flower. Won by a neck; a length and a half between second and third. Time —lmin 1 3-ssec. GILLIES HANDICAP. Of 175 sovs; 6 furlongs. 1— Cadland, 9.3 (L. G. Morris) .... 1 2 Leisure, 7.5 (W. Broughton) .. 2 B—Blue Paper, 8.11 (C. Broughton) 3 Also ran—lo Rassouli, 4 Adelephi, 7 Trojan Melody, 9 Lady Rene, 5 Portray, 3 Pixie Gold, 6 Tripping, 12 Projection, 14 Tea Queen, 16 Winlock, 13 Acco, 11 Abbey Queen, 15 Royal King. Won by half a length; two lengths between second and third. Time —lmin 14sec. FITZHERBERT HANDICAP. Of 300 sovs; 6 furlongs. 1— Consent, 8.11 CL. G. Morris) .. 1 2 Arrow Lad, 8.8 (R. J. Mackie) .. 2 s—Havering, 9.0 (A. G. Murray) .. 3 Also ran—3 Fernden, 10 Malayan, 4 Cuticle, 6 Royal Parade, 12 Rational 11., 7 Silver Coot, 8 Head Serang, 11 Volimond, 9 Limosin. Won by a length and a half; neck between second and third. Time—lmin 13 GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. Of 250 sovs, 9 furlongs. 6 —Moutoa Treasury, 7.0 (Broughton) 1 11—Billion, 7.5 (C. W. Brodie) .... 2 3 Full Feather, 9.0 (R. E. Coveny) 3 Also ran—2 Kahikatoa, 1 Otaire, 4 Desert Song, 7 Tourist, 9 Make Up, 5 Rory Mor, 12 Royal Game, 10 Dolomite, 8 Jayson, 13 Wanderlust. Won by half a length; length between second and third. Time —lmin 53 4-ssec.

SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. KELBIN HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; 9 furlongs—Straightcourse 9.3, Mt. Shannon 8.9, Skyrider 8.3, Spearform 8.0, Dainty Ways 7.13, Hawkshaw 7.10, Grand Jury 7.9, Johneen 7.8, Burnt Note 7.0, Spearopa 7.0, Fallow 7.0. HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; 14 miles. —Make Up 11.9, Easterly 10.13, Avro 10.13, Tunbridge 10.3, Disrank 9.12, Kilorell 9.9, Warzone 9.7, Callamart 9.5, Auckland Gas 9.0, Gueress 9.0, Braggart 9.0. HIGHDEN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Cadland 9.12, Lord Thomond 8.13, Arisus 8.12, Lady Rene 8.1, Open Cheque 8.0, Statuar* 7.13, Portray 7.12, Pythia 7.5, Sharp Thorn 7.2, Pass On 7.0, Abbey Queen 7.0, Great Lady 7.0, Thrasher 7.0, Valueless 7.0. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; li miles—White Fang 8.1, Arrow Lad 7.13, Pahu 7.12, Staghunter 7.10, Bold Front 7.5, Shrewd 7.4, Spearmiss 7.0, Duellona 7.0, Balloon 7.0, Mt. Shannon 7.0.

STAKES HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Consent 9.4, Lady Quex 9.1, Nightmare 7.13, King Colossus 7.0, Esteem 6.12, Flower 6.4. TERRACE HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Lordlike 9.4, Imalone 8.11, Adelphi 8.9, The Warden 8.8, Air Laddie 7.12, Courtlike 7.11, Projection 7.10, Spearful 7.8, Pateoroa 7.7, Laconic 7.7, Royal King 7.7, Zephyrus 7.7, Bon Acre 7.7, Gold Sand 7.7, Valorous Knight 7.7, Danny Boy 7.7, Salt Pot 7.7. HIMITANGI HANDICAP, of 225 sovs; 9 furlongs.—Full Feather 9.2, Kahikatoa 8.9, Miss Ransom 8.8, DesertSong 8.0, Billion 7.11, Black Mint 7.10, Ravine 7.7, Tourist 7.7, Rory Mor 7.4, Merry Melody 7.0. AWAPUNI HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Havering 9.3, Cuticle 7.7, Royal Parade 7.7, Just an Idea 7.6, Sight Draft 7.6, Head Serang 7.4, Maui 7.0, Coon Song 7.0, Honiton 7.0, Limosin 7.0.

TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB. MELISSA WINS CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. By Telegraph—Press Association NEW PLYMOUTH, December 26. The totalisator at the Taranaki Jockey Club’s meeting, which opened to-day, showed a decline of £7246/10/-, handling £16,936, compared with £24,182/10/- last year. The weather was fine, and the course in good order Results:— HUATOKI PLATE. Of 135 sovs; about 7 furlongs. 10—Miss Shef, 8.9 (L. Manson) .. 1 3—Winacre, 8.9 (O. Mclnally) .. ..2 2 —Arvoda, 7.11 (N. Voitre) 3 Also ran—4 Peg Black, 1 Kissless, 5 Miss Chatter, 6 Annoyer, Bon Eve, 8 Coalbag, 9 Emerald Abbey. Won by three-quarters of a length; three lengths between second and thirdTime—lmin 27 4-ssec.

BOROUGH JUVENILE HANDICAP. Of 140 sovs; 5 furlongs. 2—Eastertime, 7.6 (M. J. Pine) .. .. 1 I—Tradesman, 9.11 (L. Manson) .. 2 4—Faparua, 7.5 (P. Adlam) 3 Also ran—9 Forceful, 5 Illuminate, 8 Green Patch, 3 Fantastic, 10 Gaysogne, 7 Peter Jackson, 6 Cornerman, 6 Sparkling Morn, 11 Ripple Song, 12 Hinepuni. Won by three lengths; ten lengths between second and third. Time—lmin 1 2-ssec.

RAHOTU HURDLES. Of 160 sovs; 14 miles and 100 yards. 3 Moerangi, 9.6 (H. Dulieu) .. .. 1 2 Royal Damon, 10.12 (Hobson) .. 2 4 Goblin Market, 10.4 (Tucker) .. 3 Also ran—l Evening Hero, 6 Jack Plane, 7 Homewood, 5 Razor. Won by a head; three lengths between second and third. Time—3min 52 4-ssec STEWARDS HANDICAP. Of 150 sovs; 6 furlongs. I—King Acre, 7.13 (L. Dulieu) .. .. 1 3 Tentcall, 7.8 (M. J. Pine) .. ..2 7—Gowan Lea, 8.0 (R. Cotter) .. ..3 Also ran—6 Lady Lulu, 2 Grand Spirit, 5 Bifle, 8 Garrack, 4 Quinola. Won by a length; three lengths between second and third. Time—lmin 15 l-ssec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. Of 350 sovs; li miles. 3 Melissa, 7.1 (J. M. Pine) 1 4 Yoma, 8.1 (M. Gray) ..2 I—Marjoram, 8.9 (A. Jenkins) .. ..3 Also ran—2 The Swell. Won by a head; length between second and third. Time—2min lOsec. ATIAWA CUP HANDICAP. Of 250 sovs; 1 mile and 110 yards. 4—Calamine, 7.9 (J. M. Pine) .. .. 1 3—Joyspear, 8.9 (L. Mason) 2 7—Callapat, 8.4 (K. V. GUI) 3 Also ran—2 Royal Finance, 5 Latakia, 8 Banbridge, 6 Monaloff, 11 Singer, 10 Gasnapper, 9 Cor wen, 1 Crennatown. Won by a nose; two and a half lengths between second and third. Time —lmin 49 2-ssec.

TIKORANGI STAKES. 4—Chief Savage, 8.0 (L. Dulieu) .« 1 B—Moatoa,8 —Moatoa, 8.0 (P. K. Adlam) .. ..2 3 Royal Routine, 9.0 (L. Manson) 3 Also ran-r-2 Silver Rule, 1 Orapai, 7 Anbridge, 6 Richland, 11 Traced, 9 Abbeyland, 12 Tangiroa, 13 Little Doubt, 5 Orby’s Choice. Won by half a length; neck between second and third. Time—lmin 2 2-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP. Of 210 sovs; 6 furlongs. 4 Green Linnet, 7.0 (H. E. Stockley) l I—Chief Link, 7.6 (L. V. Parkes) .. 2 5 Gold Dawn, 7.2 (R. Marsh) .. .. 3 Also ran—2 Belle Star, 6 Te Otiawa, 3 Bonogne, 7 Monsogne. Won by half a length; same between second and third. Time—lmin 14 l-ssec. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. FITZROY HANDICAP, of 135 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Miss Sheff 8.13, Qrenna

Town 8.9, Winacre 8.8, Reg Black 8.4, Bon Eve 8.0, Takahue 8.0, Stimulant 8.0, Garick 8.0, Coalbag 8.0, Miss Chatter 7.13, Arvada 7.6. Kissless 7.2. ELECTRIC JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 140 sovs; 5 furlongs.—Royal Routine 9.2, Trademan 9.2, Green Patch 7.12, Fantastic 7.7, Forceful 7.4, Peter Jackson 7.3, Gibraltar 7.3, Sparkling Mom 7.0, Silent Mass 7.0, Fipple Song 7.0. SUMMER HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Callapat 8.12, King Acre 8.12, Silver Rule 8.11, Gowan Lea 8.0, Tent Call 7.13, Biflex 7.10, Moatoa 7.8, Quinola 7.4, Lady Lulu 7.2, Animated 7.2, Orby’s Choice 7.0. TARATA HURDLES HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; 1 h miles and 100 yards.— Royal Damon 12.4. Moerangi 10.5, Goblin Market 10.5, Evening Hero 9.4, Jack Plane 9.0, Vanclure 9.0, Razor 9.0. NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP (open), of 250 sovs; 1 mile and 110 yards.—The Swell 9.0, Marjoram 8.12, Melissa 8.11, Yoma 8.5, Oragone 7.10, Bonogne 7.8, Joy Spear 7.5, Royal Finance 7.4, Monsogne 7.0. URUTI HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; 1 mile and 110 yards.—Joy Spear 9.0, Calamine 8.6. Latakia 8.1, Monaloff 7.12, Banbridge 7.11, Tent Call 7.11, Singer 7.9, Winacre 7.5, Gasnapper 7.4. WARE A STAKES, of 135 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Tradesman 9.0, Royal Routine 9.0, Gowan Lea 9.0, King Acre 9.0, Richland 8.0, Moatoa 8.0, Arvada 8.0, Lady Lulu 8.0, Orby’s Choice 8.0, Little Doubt 8.0.

INGLEWOOD HANDICAP (open), of 200 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Ridgemount 9.0, Chief Link 8.2, Green Linnet 8.1, Teatiawa 7.9, Gold Dawn 7.3, Belle Star 7.0, Royal Finance 7.5. WESTLAND RACING CLUB. CUP TO KILLIGREW By Telegraph—Press Association HOKITIKA, December 26. The Westland Racing Club summer meeting opened to-day before a good attendance. The course was somewhat holding, after light rain. The totalieator handled £6905/10/-, against £10,026 last year. Results:—

SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. NOVICE HANDICAP, 5* furlongs.— Jenita 9.0, Lady Lachan 9.0, Rio Rita 9.0, Haldon 9.0, Matua 9.0, Miss Anomaly 9.0, Thurnham Lass 9.0, Counter March 8.5, Ringing Cheer 8.5, Minerval 8.5, Lady Valkyre 7.5. PROVINCIAL HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Charmeuse 9.0, Baby Bun 8.6, Buoyant 8.6, Arrowmaid 8.5, Kentish Lady 8.3, Solwit 8.1. KANEIRI HANDICAP, 7 furlongs.— Assemble 9.5, Fortalice 8.11, Audience 8.8, Pearl 8.0, Fair Go 7.11, Silent 7.11, Bright Spear 7.11, Solvear 7.10, High Court 11. 7.5, Eton Hall 7.5, Minerval 7.5, Grattan 7.5. COUNTY HANDICAP, 7 furlongs.— Aberfeldy 9.0, Giggleswick 8.13, Ardflnnan 8.6, Pearl 8.2, Bank Draft 8.1, General Assembly 8.0, Shandre 8.0. HOKITIKA HANDICAP, 1 mile.— Black Duke 10.4, Beau Geste 8.7, Pangolin 8.1, Aberfeldy 7.13, Gold Bag 7.11, Killigrew 7.10, Fairy Tidings 7.9, Miss Mercia 7.8, Coomassie 7.5, Ramo 7.0, Silent 7.0, Coll 7.0, Eton Hall 7.0. RAILWAY HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.— Baby Bun 8.0, Grand Acre 8.6, Buoyant 8.6, Sleipner 8.1, Solwit 8.0, The Dove 7.7, Varsity 7.7. SUMMER HANDICAP, 5* furlongs. —Charmeuse 9.0, Flair 8.0, Saggitarius 8.5, Sleipner 8.1, Kentish Lady 8.0, The Dove 7.8, Atone 7.4, Waihemo 7.3FAREWELL HANDICAP, 7 furlongs. —Black Duke 10.12, Giggleswick 8.13, Miss Mercia 8.5, Coomassie 7.13, Ramo 7.6, Atone 7.3, Shining Star 7.2. WAIPUKURAU JOCKEY CLUB. LORD THOMOND WINS FLYING. By Telegraph—Press Association. NAPIER, December 26. The Waipukurau Jockey Club’s summer meeting was held to-day in fine weather. There was a good attendance. The track was fast. The totalisator handled £12,891, compared With £15,168 last Boxing Day. Results:— MAIDEN RACE. Of 125 sovs; 6 furlongs. 6—Arikira, 8.4 (L. H. Watson) .. .4 1 6—Psycho, 9.0 (N. Davies) 2 I—Laconic, 8.4 (H. C. France) .. .. 3 Won by four lengths; half a length between second and third. Time—^ lmin 14 2-ssec. .*

JUVENILE HANDICAP. Of 150 sovs; 5 furlongs. 2 Gunpat, 7.9 (S. Anderson) .. .. 1 4 Sporting Chance, 7.11 (J. Nicholson) 2 I—Souchong (bracketed with Beppie), 9.0 (C. France) 3 Won by half a length; two lengths between second and third. Time—lmin 1 l-ssec. AMALGAMATION HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs; H miles. 5 Mountain Heath, 7.9 (J. Cotton) 1 6 Queen’s Choice, 8.0 (C. France) 2 3 Acmil, 7.5 (M. Gilmore) 3 Won by a neck; length between second and third. Time —2min 7 4-ssec.

TAIHOA HANDICAP. Of 150 sovs; 5 furlongs. 4 Royal Songster, 7.1 (P. Atkins) .. 1 5 Tray Bond, 7.13 (L. H. Watson) 2 1— Souchong, 8.12 (C. France) .. .. 3 Won by four lengths; length between second and third. Time —lmin 1 l-ssec. PORANGAHAU HANDICAP. Of 150 sovs; 1 mile. 2 Brambetorn, 7.4 (M. Gilmore) .. 1 s—Lady Spy, 7.5 (R. Atkins) .. ..2 3 Johneen, 7.9 (S. Anderson) .. .. 3 Won by half a length; six lengths between second and third. Time—lmin 41 2-ssec.

BRAEBURN HANDICAP. Of 150 sovs; once round. I—Rameses, 11.7 (Mr H. McPherson) 1 s—Zippor, 11.7 (Mr T. Wallace) .. 2 4—Kaital, 11.11 (Dr. Raymond) .. 3 Won by half a length; five lengths between second and third. Time—2min 9 2-ssec. OPEN FLYING HANDICAP. Of 175 sovs; 6 furlongs. 1— Lord Thomond, 7.10 (L. H. Watson) 1 3—Toranto, 7.9 (M. Gilmore) .. ..2 2 Habit, 8.12 (S. Anderson) .. .. 3 Won by a length; half a length between second and third. Time —lmin 13 3-ssec. LAKE HANDICAP. Of 150 sovs; 6 furlongs. I—Royal Songster, 7.11 (P. Atkins) 1 3 Repay, 8.0 (W. Home) 2 7—Sylvan Dell, 8.5 OD. Heaps) .. 3 Won by four lengths; half a length between second and third. Time—lmin 14sec.

WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB. MEMORIAL TO GREAT AUTHOR. By Telegraph—Press Association WESTPORT, December 26. For the first day of the Westport Trotting Club’s midsummer meeting there was a good attendance, and the totalisator handled £10.280/10/-, compared with £10,830/10/- last year. Results:— SEDDONVILLE HANDICAP. Of 100 sovs (2.30 mile); 8* furlongs. 4—August Pointer, scr (Lynch) .. 1 12—Bonny Drift, scr (Petersen) .. 2 s—Altair,5 —Altair, scr (J. Simpson) 3 Also ran—ls Fairy Brook, 9 Bombay Kate, 6 Logan Prince, 1 War Chance (bracketed), 3 Jessie Bells, 2 Undertaker, 14 Auto Ray, 11 Royal Druses, 7 Flood Drift, 1 Bonny Wrack, 9 Slogan, 13 Royal Iroquois, 8 Loch Bank. Won by three lengths. Times—2min 33 2-5 sec, 2min 35 4-6 sec, 2min 35sec. TEKAHUA HANDICAP. Of 110 sovs (2.34); 12* furlongs. 4—Todd Bingen, scr (Burkett) .. .. 1 1 — Nancy Bingen, 84 (D. Bennett) .. 2 2 Child Boy, 48 (Pascoe) 3 Also ran—9 Rainey, 16 Corriedale, 14 Wallace Child, 8 Fail* Exchange, 12 Sparkling Bells, 2 Wild Guy, 6 Nelson 1 Palm, 5 Bell Heather, 11 Red Reta, 15 Bonnie Audubon, 13 Arohanui, 10 Esborne, 7 Comfort. Won by three lengths; two lengths between second and third. Times—3min 57sec, 3min 56sec, 3min 57sec.

PROGRESS HANDICAP. Of 100 sovs (2.30); 12* furlongs. 1— Dillon Logan, scr (Barron) .. .. 1 2 Le Fashion, scr (McKenzie) .. ..2 2—Major Brent, 12 (Chapman) .. 3 Also ran—9 Jean Druses, 10 Bombay Kate, 6 Great Palm, 7 Dollar King’, 3 Shortly, 15 Van Newton, 7 Indian Author. Won by two and a half lengths. Times—3.4l 2-5, 3.42 2-5, 3.42 3-5. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL HANDICAP. Of 220 sovs (2.23); 16i furlongs. 1 — Great Author, 24 (Jardin) .. .. 1 4—Donard, scr (Robertson) 2 2 Author Franz, 24 3 Also ran—s Alpine Melody, 3 Smithfield, 6 Parkwood. Won by two and a half lengths; half a length between second and third. Times—4.49 2-5, 4.50 3-5, 4.50.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Of 120 sovs (2.34); 16* furlongs. 7—Fair Exchange, scr (Wright) .. 1 2—Esbine, 48 (Swanney) 2 6—Bell Heather, scr (Robinson) .. 3 Also ran—lo Wallace Child, 1 Real Money, 12 Sparkling Bells, 5 Wild Guy, 12 Wikitoria, 15 Bonny Audubon, 13 Arohanui, 8 Bookstall, 9 Comfort, 3 Nancy Bingen. Won by a length; half a length between second and third. Times—s.l2, 5.12, 5.16 3-5.

DENNISTON HANDICAP. Of 110 sovs (2.27); 8* furlongs. 2 Bonny Drift, scr (Petersen) .. ... -1 3 Golden Bond, scr (Edwards) ... 2 I—Radley, scr (Fairbourn) .. .... 3 Also ran—l 3 Jean Druses, 4 Spinster, 12 Dollar King, 7 Bonny Wrack, 9 Great Wilkes, 8 Red Comet, 6 Chancel/or Wilkes, 11 Royal Iroquois, 10 Loch Bank, 5 Flying Rate, 14 Val Logan. Won by two lengths; length between second and third. Times—--2.29, 2.29 4-5, 2.30.

ADDISON HANDICAP. Of 110 sovs (2.28); 12* furlongs. 3 Dillon Logan, 24 (Barron) .. .. 1 2—Le Fashion, scr (McKenzie) .. ..2 6 —Radley, scr (Fairburn) 3 Also ran—s Major Brent, 4 Dillon Chimes, 1 Lomar, 9 Ailanora, 7 Nelson Chum. Won by half a length; length between second and third. Times—--3.40 2-5, 3.42 2-5, 3.32 2-5. STOCKTON HANDICAP. Of 110 sovs (2.23); 10* furlongs. I—Light Wood, scr (Edwards) .. .. 1 s—Liberty Hall, scr (D. Bennett) .. 2 4 Great Adventure, scr (Chapman) 3 Also ran—2 Arklow, 6 Royal Time, 8 Alpine Melody, 8 Bessie Dillon, 3 Nelsonian. Won by half a length. SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. CHARLESTON HANDICAP, of 100 sovs (2.30 mile); 12* furlongs—Fairy Brooke scr, Bombay Kate scr, War Chance scr, Altair scr, Jessie Bells scr, Undertaker scr, Bonny Wrack scr, Royal Druses scr, Flood Drift scr, Indian Author scr, Lock Bank scr, Val Logan 60yds bhd, Bonny Drift 60. GRANITY HANDICAP, of 110 sovs (2.34 mile); 22* furlongs.—Rainey scr, Scorrie Dale 36yds bhd, Wallace Child 36, Wild Guy 36, Nelson Palm 36, Bell Heather 36, Real Reta 36, Arokanui 36, Tod Bingen 36, Esbine 48, Child Boy 48, Comfort 60, Nancy Bingen 96. DOMINION HANDICAP, of 110 sovs (2.30 mile); 12* furlongs.—Jean Druses scr, Brent Elect scr, Great Palm scr, Dollar King scr, Shortly scr, Nell Bingen scr, Major Brent 12vds bhd. WESTPORT HANDICAP, of 230 sovs (2.22* mile); 16* furlongs.—Alpine Melody scr, Bessie Diljon scr, Smithfield scr, Auto Franz scr, Donald £2yds

bhd, Olive Nelson 24, Great Author 48, Parkwood 60. WAIMANGAROA HANDICAP (saddle), of 110 sovs (2.27 rss&e); 10* furlongs.—August xrtjiniev scr, Jean Druses scr, Spinster scr, Dollar King * scr, Radley scr, Great Wilkes scr, Major I Brent scr, Golden Bond scr, Royal Iroquois 12yds bhd, Challenger Wilkes | 12, Bonny Drift 36. SCANLON MEMORIAL HANDICAP, i of 120 sovs (2.34 mile); 16* furlongs.— Roal Money scr, Bell Heather scr, Wikitoria scr, Manahau scr, Book Stall scr, Fair Exchange 48yds bhd, Esbine 60, Nancy Bingen 96. BIRCHFIELD HANDICAP, of 120 sovs (2.28 mile); 12* furlongs—Major Brent scr, Shortly scr, Dillon Chimes 12yds bhd, Lomar 12, Le Fashion 24, Nelson’s Chum 24, Hakari 36. DASH HANDICAP, of 120 sovs (2.23 mile)! 8* furlongs.—Arklow scr, Red Comet scr, Great Adventure scr, Royal Time scr, Flying Kate scr, Alpine Melody 12yds bhd, Bessie Dillon 12, Nelsonian 12, Liberty Hall 12, Donard 48, Light wood 48, Great Author 48.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. CUP TO LINDBERGH. By Telegraph—Press Association. ASHBURTON, December 26. For the Ashburton Trotting Club’s meeting there was fine, but windy and overcast weather. There was a very large attendance, and the course was In good order. The totalisator handled £20,385/10/-, against £24,331 last year, which was a record. Results:— ADVANCE HANDICAP, Of 175 sovs (3.42); li miles. 5—G. J. Barton’s Willie Derby, scr (C. Dunleavy) 1 I—Netta1 —Netta Oro, scr (F. G. Holmes) . 2 10 —Priceless, scr (C. Francis) .. .. 3 Also ran—lß Oxford Queen, 9 Golden Harvest, 11 Matchlight Junr., 14 Ron, 2 Aimworthy and Flying Prince (coupled), 11 Zonophone, 3 Te Aika, 3 Fleet Arrow, 19 Dorack, 8 Autowin, 4 Logan Fraser, 17 Neil Dillon, 6 Irish Author, 20 Claranda, 7 Logaleen, 15 Eiffelton Lass, 16 Blue Glen. Won by a neck, two lengths between second and third Time—3min 28 3-ssec.

MITCHAM HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs (3.50); 1* miles 6J. S. Miller’s Bonne Fille, scr (D. Withers) 1 I—Lough Guy, ,60 (R. Townley) .. 2 14—Trickful, scr (A. Davidson) .. 3 Also ran—lo Heathcote Wood. 3 Reverie, 9 Precious Gift, 16 Peggy Bingen, 11 Master Wrack, 13 Last Child. 2 Enigma, 7 Grey Wood, 8 Pattie Bingen, 5 Merrijigs, 4 Mountain Mist, 15 Bonora, 12 Great Burton, 7 Yoicks. Won pulling up by four lengths, half a length between second and thirdTime—3min 40 3-ssec. ASHBURTON CUP, Of 600 sovs (4.32); 2 miles. 4—H. M. Boyle’s Lindbergh, 24 (Cj. King) ; 1 10 —Wrackeen, scr (J. Behms) .. 2 7 Wakataua, scr (McGirr) 3 Also ran—s Cyone • and Avenger (coupled), 4 Sunny Bob (coupled with winner), 8 Huon Denver, 13 Koro Peter, 3 Steel All, 12 Arikitoa, 11 Harvest Child, 1 Neeoro, 2 Vendome, 9 Erin’s Fortune, 6 Great Logan. Won by half a length, threequarters of a length between second and third. Time — 4min 28 3-ssec.

McLEAN HANDICAP. Of 250 sovs (3.30); li miles. 3 D. Spence’s Milo Minto, 12 (O. E. Hooper) 1 6—Denver City, scr (A. Hendriksen) 2 2—Kelp, 24 (J. J. Kennerley) .. .. 3 Also ran—l Happy Land, 5 Flying Prince, 7 Baby Logan, 8 Bold Bill, 11 Locanda General, 4 Wild Voyage. 9 Carbine Direct, 10 Royal Serene. Won by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time — 3min 21 4MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, Of 225 sovs (4.50); 2 miles, i 3—A. J. Wilson’s Real Huon, scr (O. ! E. Hooper) .. 1 2—Great Chenault, scr (G. Caddy) .. 2 4_White Stranger, scr (A. Butterfield) 3 Also ran—B Derry Pointer, 9 Russell Pointer, 10 Lord Matchlight, 13 Denver Hinds, 5 Great d’Oro and Jessie Huon (coupled), 6 Checkers, 10 Rough Voyage, 15 Sonoma Laddie, 12 Play Wave, 7 Torchlight, 14 Ethiopian, 1 Belinda. Won by a length and a half, half a length between second and third. Time —4min 35sec.

BOXING DAY HANDICAP, Of 300 sovs (2.50); 11 miles. B—W. Johnstone’s Vecto, 12 (R. Berry) .. .. 1 I—Hostess, scr (F. G. Holmes) .... 2 3 —Editor, scr Withers) .. .. 3 Also ran—6 Baynut, 11 Royal Serene, 7 June de Oro, 9 Sahib, 4 Wakataua, 2 Eugene .de Oro, 5 Warepa, 10 Dilnon. Won by a head, a length between second and third. Time—2min 49sec. WINSLOW HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs (6.0); 2 miles. SJ. S. Miller’s. Bonne Fille, scr (D. Withers) 1 I—Lough Guy, scr (R. Townley) .. 2 7—Kereta, 24 (D. Taehen) 3 Also ran—ls Heathcote Wood, 4 Mountain Mist, 14 Precious Gift, 11 Bonara, 8 Rapture, 12 Great Harvester, 3 Great Glee, 6 Great Burton, 2 Welcome Guy, 9 Deceitful, 10 Micky Audubon, 13 King Oscar. Won by two lengths, four lengths between second and third. Time—4min 54sec. FINAL HANDICAP (saddle), Of 200 sovs (2.19); 1 mile. I—J. Palmer’s Awaiti, scr (F. G. Holmes) 1 6 Denver Hinds, scr (F. Price) .. 2 4r—Howdah, scr (G. McKendry) .... 3 Also ran—9 Heroic, 4 Baby Logan, 8 Routine ,7 Rose Marie, 2 Danny Boy, 5 Our Bird. Won by two lengths, six lengths between second and third. Time —2min 15 3-ssec.

GORE TROTTING CLUB. SATIN KING ANNEXES CUP. By Telegraph—Press Association GORE, December 26. The Gore Trotting Club’s annual meeting was held to-day in fine weather before a fair attendance, and with the track fast. The totalisator handled £13,310, against £17,513 last year. Results:— CROYDON HANDICAP, Of 150 sovs (3.50); 1* miles. 5 Jade, 108 (J. Walsh) 1 4—Fernlee, 36 2 B—Royal Stan, 36 ...... 3 Also ran—l 3 Honest Harold, 10 Binatra, 3 Keen Derby, 11 Box On, 9 Bon Jour, 12 Bon Fleur, 7 Watersong, 6 Bob Wilkes, 1 Molly Audubon, 2 Merce Bingen. Won by a neck, a length between second and third. Time—3min 36sec. TRIAL HANDICAP, Of 155 sovs (4.1); 13 furlongs. I—Erin’s Fair, scr (Cruickshanks) . 1 17—Sadie Bingen, scr 2 6 Jack Hobbs, 12 3 Also ran—2 Black Watch, 7 Golden Bingen, 17 Gold Era, 3 War Paint, 20 Goldwyn, 10 Sunflash, 14 Special Sun, 4 Speckled Gold, 8 Jack Hammer, 11 Copper Nob, 12 Probationer, 15 Sea Wave, 18 Chiming Wave, 15 Larsen, 5 Sunny Mom, 21 Honest Dillon, 12 Meditate, 9 Baby Joan, 6 Free Chimes. Won by six lengths, a length between second and third. Time—3min 63 l-ssec. . $

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, Of 200 sovs (2.21); 1 mile. 6—Cold wood. 12 (McLellan) I 1 — Dick Swithin, scr * s—Erin’s5 —Erin’s Boy, 24 3 Also ran—9 Sunstorm, 4 Bay Admiral, 7 Miss Adonis, 8 John Dee, 3 Lady Antrim, 2 Bingen Patch. Won by six lengths, two lengths between i second and third. Time—2min 15 I 2-ssec. GORE TROTTING CUP, Of 400 sovs (4.43); 2 miles. 2 Satin King, 12 (Todd) 1 1— Ayrmont Chimes, scr 3 11— Lily Harold. 12 3 Also ran—3 Black Lion, 7 Musical Chimes, 10 Sunshade, 6 Imperial Bingen, 8 Silver Jack. 12 Mountain Ore, 4 Pink Sugar, 13 Sunbell, 5 Tarndale, 9 Sunchild. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time —4min 36 4-ssec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. Of 200 sovs (3.55): 13 furlongs. 2 Elite Bingen, scr (Watts) .. .. I 12— Nelbar, scr 3 9 —Luath, scr 3 Also ran—l 6 Tussore Silk, 4 Matchmaker, 14 Wave Soon. 13 Highland King, l Pageant d'Or. 7 Jolly Wave, 15 Ei .’s Chance. 11 Streak, 6 Lady Zephyr, 10 Erin’s Advance, 3 Seaworthy, 8 Alva Lass, 5 Meteor. Won by four lengths, half a. length between second and third. Time—3min 48seo.

MATAURA HANDICAP. Of 180 sovs (5.4); 2 miles. I—Merce1 —Merce Bingen, 48 (Cruickshanks) 1 s—Hydro, 96 3 13 —Bon Jour, scr 3 Also ran—ll Episode, 2 Stanley Bingen, 11 Thora Derby, 17 Solarist, 8 Mahinerangi. 10 Nelson Queen. 15 Box On, 9 Gardenella, 4 Royal Stan, 10 Bon Fleur. 14 Bob Wilkes, 6 Molly Audubon, 7 Cathedral Rose. 3 Sunny Gold. Won by two lengths, four lengths between second and third. Time—4min 59sec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. Of 190 sovs (3.39); 1* miles. 7 Wehr Bingen, 60 (McGregor) .. X 10 Celeste, scr ..3 8— Master Jack, scr • 3 Also ran—l 7 Travis Wilkes, 13 jack Hammer, 12 Jerelderie, 10 Lassen (coupled with Celeste). 15 KnowS&e, 6 Grey Girl, 16 Wild Pigeon. 14 SBnbloom, 5 Winning Wave, 3 Radijfjgj 4 Elite Bingen, 1 Oinadora, 9 Erin's Star, 2 Sunranes, 11 Glen Wilkes. Wait-by five lengths, two lengths between~aecond and third. Time —3min 27se<££

FINAL HANDICAP, Of 225 sovs (2.55); li miles. 2 Nelson’s Victory, 24 (Dynes) .. 1 B—Silver Jack, scr 2 3 Maurice Dillon, scr 3 Also ran—ll Mountain Ore, 1 Ayrmont Chimes, 4 Suncross. 10 Bay Admiral, 9 Erin’s Boy, 5 Lily Harold, 9 Lady Antrim, 6 Alva Lass. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time —2min 49 l-ssec.

MAIDEN HANDICAP. (Of 80 sovs; 5b furlongs). 5—Solvear, 9.0 .. 1 11—Ringing Cheer, 8.5 .. 2 3 —Minerval, 8.3 .. 3 Twelve started. One and a half lengths between first and second horses, half a length separating second and third. Time, 1.11. THOMPSON HANDICAP. (Of 90 sovs; 6 furlongs). 7—Cruachen, 7.2 6—Varsity, 7.4 .. 1 .. 2 1—Sol wit, 7.12 .. 3 Two lengths between first and second horses, and half a length between second and third. Time, 1.17 2-5 RIMU HACK HANDICAP. (Of 100 sovs; 7 furlongs). 6 —Grand Acre, 7.12 .. 1 3—Bright Spear, 7.3 .. 2 1—Raimo, 7.3 .. 3 Nine started. A length between first and second horses, the same dis :ance separating second and third. 1.31 1-5. Time, WESTLAND CUP. (Of 180 sovs; 14 miles). 3—Killigrew, 7.1 6—Fairy Tidings, 7.5 .. 2 2—Beau Geste, 9.3 .. 3 Six started. Won by three-quarters of a length, half a length between second and third horses. Time, 2.14 4-5. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. (Of 100 sovs; 5& furlongs). 2—Flair, 8.7 1—Sleipner, 7.9 3—Coomassie, 8.2 Five started. Won by four lengths, two lengths separating second third horses. Time, 1.10 4-5. and STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. (Of 90 sovs; 7 furlongs). 5 Pearl, 8.0 1—Giggleswick,8.10 8 —Bank Draft, 8.0 .. 3 Nine started. Won by a length, half a length between second and Time, 1.33 4-5. third. ELECRIC HANDICAP. (Of 90 sovg; 6 furlongs). 2 —Sol wit, 7.8 .. 2 5 Fair Go, 7.10 Six started. Won by three lengths, two lengths separating second third. Time, 1.18 3-5. and GOLDFIELDS HANDICAP. (Of 90 sovs; 7 furlongs). 1 —Miss Mercia, 7.12 .. 1 4 —Atone, 7.2 Four started. Won by a length, two lengths between second and Time, 1.32. third.