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The Takapuna Jockey Club's programme for their Summer Meeting, which takes place on January 29th, 31st, and February 3rd. is now to hand. A very attractive'bill of fare has been arranged, and the total amount oi prize-money to be given away is £2150. The chief event to be decided on the first day is the Takapuna Cup of 300 sovs., 11 miles. The Steeplechase, which takes place on the second day, is worth 150SOVS.. while the big event to be decided on the concluding day is the Summer Handicap of 120sovs. It is not often that we see or read of three full-brothers going out to compete in a race, but this was the ease in the steeplechase run at the Takapuna meeting last Saturday. Nor’west. Troubadour and Dingo, all being sired by Sou’-wester from Betty. The first-named won the event, carrying the crusher of 12.12 in great style. Troubadour disgraced himself early in the race by baulking at the jump on top of the hill, while Dingo disgraced the family by turning turtle at the water jump. The well-known stallion Eiridspord died recently at the Duckenfield Park stud, Sydney. This valuable horse, who was bi - Isonoiny—Louise Queen, was imported in 1890 by Mr VV. It. Wilson, of St. Albans, and was the sire of several well-known performers. Mr It. C. Allen, who owned Eiridspord. has replaced him with the Wellington Dark-bred Cravat, by Castor—Necklace. Nor’-west was in great form at Takapuna last Saturday. He jumped the obstacles in faultless style throughout, never once leaving the race in doubt from the fall of the flag, carrying his heavy burden to victory in a very ■easy fashion. The Sou'-wester gelding will Im- hard to beat in the big Summer Steeplechase at Ellerslie next month. In America they establish some very fast times over all sorts of distances. The latest to hand is that of Buckwa, who is credited with having run 2| miles in 3min Slsec. It took Seahorse 3min 56 l-ssec to do the same distance, which was a great performance, although some way behind the America n’s.

The racehorse Bluejacket, who annexed the St. Andrew's Handicap at the Shore meeting, has since been sold to Mr A. F. Scott, of Napier, who is said to have given 400 guineas for St. Legvr’s son. It was only recently that the same sportsman purchased Bluejacket's mother, Antelope. It is reported that the chestnut colt Cranberry has become quite sound again. This will be welcome news to his English owner, who recently gave n long price for the son of Cranbrook and Tiwoona.

Panoply has been spld to a Mongonui sportsman and was shipped North last week. The old Splendor gelding is to be raced at outside meetings, and should be quite capable of paying his way in the country. During the week a fair amount of business has been transacted on the Auckland Cup. and on the doubles — Cup and Railway Handicap, Cup and Steeplechase. Explosion still holds his position as first favourite, and is quoted at the short price of 5 to 2, but backers are asking a shade longer odds about Messrs Nathan’s colt. Record Reign is also in request, and a fair amount has been written about his chance at 4 to 1. For the Railway Handicap Rex, Rosella anil Dayntree are in demand, while for the Steeplechase Nor'-west is a strong order since his win at the Takapuna meeting. The following are the Cup quotations:— 5 to 2 Explosion, 4 to 1 Record Reign, 6 to 1 Coronet, 7 to 1 Sant Ilario and Tire, 8 to 1 Bluejacket. 16 to 1 St. Paul, Battleaxe and Uhlan, 20 to 1 Swordfish and Auld Reekie. 33 to 1 Donneraile, Pokomoko and Knight of Athol, 40 to 1 Halbadier, and 50 to 1 Hastings and Admiral Hawke. The hurdler Volcano Showed splendid form at the Takapuna meeting, winning both hurdle races in a very hollow fashion. This 6-year-old brown gelding, who claims half-brothership to that good horse Dummy, is improving with age, and although not a particularly strong-built horse, he is possessed of a powerful roach back, which, although it does not improve his appearance, should assist him greatly to carry his burden safely over the obstacles. Volcano should be found capable of winning many an important jumping event for his painstaking trainer, F. Macmanemin. St. Ursula, who was thought by many to hold a mortgage over the two big handicaps at the Taka-puna meeting, did not run up to expectations. On the opening . day -she wns not even in a place, while in the Spring Handicap, on the second day, she got ■all the worst of a straggling start, and when Chaafe got her going she did not appear to be able to get a clear run through the field or I fancy the finish would have been a little more interesting. It is stated that owing to Tod Sloan’s successes on the English racecourses there is a regular craze for American jockeys, and indifferent riders from the States can rely on getting good mounts in England. Some Australian jockeys who have seen Sloan in the saddle do not think much of him as a rider, but for all that he keeps on winning races, and up to October 14th had won ninety-six out of 264 mounts. He is the only one of the leading jockeys who would have repaid following in England this season. A sovereign on each of his mounts would have returned a profit of £39.

Dentist is a strong fancy among many for the Summer Steeplechase, and he has been backed a good deal in doubles recently. Rae has the bay son of Cap-a-pie looking in great buckle at present.

Flying Fox's two-year-old sister Vane won a race in England last month, and is now spoken of as the probable winner of the Oaks. The pony Norah still continues to be unruly at the post. On Saturday prior to the start for the Pony Race she bounded into the air and unseating her rider got hung across the rails. She remained in that position struggling and kicking to free herself until pulled off bi’ the trainer. On examination it was found that she was cut slightly about both stifles, but she was sent to the post, and made amends for her pranks by getting well away with the field, and after running a good race was just beaten by Texas. The erst Aucklander Royal Rose, along with Loyalty, who won the C.J.C. Challenge Stakes and Auckland Derby, are to be shipped from Sydney to India. Tire was brought up from Napier last week and is now located at Ellerslie. where be :s receiving his preparation for the Auckland Cup. Several wagers have been written lately about his chance, and he now stands at 7 to 1 for the two mile race. The Napier-owned Tauhei, since her arrival in Auckland, seems to be much

below herself. The grey mare has been rested and only given easy pacing work lately. It is to be hoped she will 'be got into form in time to compete at the A.R.C. Summer Meeting. Orme heads the list of successful sires in England, his total up to Oct. 14 being £45,263, of which Flying Fox won £37,415. The jumpers Evening Wonder and St. Simon were shipped home to Gisborne last week. The former was thought by many to have a great chance of scoring in the Hurdle Race run on t-he opening day of the Takapuna meeting, but he could only get into third place. It is greatly to be hoped that Mr Skipwith ■will be able to get St. Simon fit and well for the winter jumping events. The big son of St. Leger looks a bit rough at present after his lengthj' spell in the Waikato district. ® © ® TAKA PUN A JOCKEY CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING. The spring meeting of the Ta-kapuna Jockey Club was brought to a close on Saturday last under very favourable "circumstances. As on the opening day. the weather was delightful, and a very large number . was present to witness the sport. Fully 4000 people were conveyed over by the Devonport Ferry Company to the picturesque suburban racecourse, while no less a sum than £7344 was putthrough the totalisator, making a total of £13,996 for the two days. The rangements for the whole meeting were admirably carried out by Mr Robt. Wynyard, the popular secretary, who had every thing in apple-pie order. The racing proved exceedingly interesting, Mr Knight’s adjustments being responsible for several well contested finishes. Proceedings were opened with the Stanley Handicap, for ■which a dozen horses lined up behind the barrier. Sultan was the popular selection, which as things turned out proved correct. After considerable delay at the post the field were let go. The big chestnut was first on his legs, closely followed by St. Innes. The former, after making all the running, scored very easy from the field. St. Innes, who made a bold bid to get up, finished in second place. The Hurdle Race followed, and was contested for by half-a-dozen runneri. The visiting horse, Pokomoko, was in strong request, and went to the post a pronounced favourite, nearly half the money invested in the machine being on the big bay gelding. After several false starts Mr Gray got his field well away, Atlanta being the. first to move. The daughter of Muskapeer was at the head of affairs for the first time-round, when Volcano went to the front, and holding his' own for the remainder of the journey"', won hard held from Favona, who came very fast in the straight, just beating the favourite for second place. As the horses returned to scale the public made a demonstration against Pokomoko. They were evidently" not satisfied with the way Lind had ridden the horse. A meeting of the stewards was afterwards held to inquire into the matter, and after hearing the evidence of the owner and rider it was decided to postpone the inquiry until further evidence could be procured from the South as to the alleged backing of the horse by the owner, who stated that he had done so in other quarters. In the Spring Handicap eight out of the dozen listed on the card to compete went to the post. St. Ursula was made favourite, while old St. Clements had quite a large army of backers. From a very moderate start Dayntree was the first to show out, closely followed by Roxana, Rex, and Porangi I’otae, with the rest of the field in a bunch. On passing tlie stand Dayntree was still in command, while Lillie commenced to move, and ran up to within half a length of Dayntree, Once in the straight the grey horse never left the -issue in doubt, and coming on full of running passed the judge's box fully three lengths ii. front of Lillie, while St. Ursula, who hud all the worst of the start, and did uo( seem to be able to

get through the field, finished in third place. The Second IlaDdieap Flack <•<» Followed. Miss Biair being the ptc at* pick. When the barrier flew up l’< Tseverence and the favourite were il>e first to appear. The former shcnt.il the way for nearly the whole distance, having fully a length's lead of the field. When once in the straight Chancellor 11. and Toroa were seen to be conning very fast, and the two putting in their claims opposite the stand fought out a ding-dong finish, Toroa securing the verdict by half a head. The Pony Handicap attracted six runners, of which Lena was made a red-hot favourite. The field was despatched by Mr Gray to a splendid start, all the horses moving away together. Nora soon went to the front, closely foil"-—"d by Mimoa, and the pair ’■need .gether into the straight, where it looked as though Nora would win. but here Texas shot out. and coming with a great dash jusft defeated Nelson's daughter by a neck. Then came the Cantley Handicap, a good field of nine runners being up behind the banner. From a good start St. Peter and Little Wonder were soon racing for the lead, followed by Cuirasette. When the straight was reached St. Peter had still a slight advantage, the others being all bunched close up. Here the North Shore mare shot to the front, and running very gamely, gained the verdict by half a length. 'The Handicap Steeplechase was contested for by' six runners. Nor’-west, although having a heavy burden to carry, was made a pronounced favourite. At. the fall of the flag Glenarm and Dingo were the first to get going and the pair raced up the hill closely followed by Crusado, Opua, an Troubadour. When the rails were reached on top of the hill the last named baulked and took no further part in the contest. After passing the stand the second time round Nor’-west was at the head of affairs, closely followed by Opua who was going very strong. This order was maintained for pretty well the rest of the journey, the pair having the race left to themselves. Nor’-west, who appeared to have the best of it, was first over the last obstacle, and coming- on in great style won easily ..by three lengths. The concluding item the Velter Handicap, nine horses u, mg to the post. When the barrier flew up Cavalier was quickest on his feet, and after making all his own running won by two lengths from St. Ona. The Doctor, who was well supported on the machine, made a late rnn. but could only get into third position. The following are details of 1 ' rcing: — STANLEY HANDICAP of SOsovs. Four furlongs 140—Mr G. E. Rhodes* ch g Sultan, by Richmond—Corsair mare, 6yrs. 9 0 (Creamery 1 69—Mr John Gall s b m St. Innis. 4yrs, 7.5 (Bonner) 2 88—Mr W. G. Irwin's ch h Kettledrum. 4yrs. 9.4 (Quinton) .1 Other starters: —6B St Peter. 7.10 (Chaafe); 89 Cuirasette. 7.9 (Buchanan): 46 Jess. 7.5 (Julian): 54 Solo. 7.2 (Tate): 82 Bluecap. 7.2 (Abbott); 16 The Sharper, 7.9 (McGuire): 24 Tiki, 7.0 (Myers); 26 Bouquet. 6.10 (Hodson); 47 Mimoa. 6.10 (Satman). From a straggling start Tiki and Jess were left. Sultan set out to make the running and he led Into the straight. From the distance St. Tunis joined Issue, hut she could not reach Sultan, who "'on by half a length, with a neck between second and third, and Cuirasette fourth. Timo. 88 2-5. Dividends: inside, £l.- 3/: outside. £5 1/. Totallsator, 699. HANDICAP HURDLES of 70sovs. One and three quarters mile. 170 —Mr F. J. McManemin's hr g Volcano. by Torpedo—Maid of the Mountain. 10.8 (Fergus) 1 67—Mr Sy Coombes* ch h Favona. 9.6 (Williams) 2 323--Mr P Keith's b g Pokomoko. 11 7 F Lind) 3 Other starters: — 101 Atalanta. 9.6 (Wright); 24 Waingona. 9.5 (Mclllroy); 16 Thelma. 9 0 (Mclntosh). Atlanta led ever the first four hurdles, followed by Volcano, when the field closed up. The next hurdle was taken almost in line by Atalanta. Pokomoko and Volcano. Soon afterwards Atalanta died away and Volcano took the lead from pokomoko. Volcano was never afterwards leaded, winning easily bv half a dozen lengths from Favona. while. Pokomoko was another length away third. Timo 3.21 2-5 Dividends: Inside. £3 13/; outside. £3 15/. Totalisator, 701. There was a hostile demonstration by the public against Pokomoko as he returned to the paddock. The stewards took the matter up and heard evidence, after which the Inquiry was adjourned. SPRING HANDICAP of ISSsova. One mile. 100—Mr J. Taylor's gr h Dayntree, by Castor—Vlvandlere, 4yrs, 8.2 (Julian) £ 87—Mr J. E. Thorpe's b m Lillte. aged, 7.4 (Sat man) 1 439—Mr John Chaafe's I St. Ursula, (yrs. 8.5 (Chaafe) * Other starters: 342 St. Clements. 9.6 <W. Smith). 1U Rex, 9.2 (J. SceaU); M

Porangi Potae. 5.13 (Myera): M Roxana, 4.H) (Stewart); lIS Halbadler, 6.8 (Heaps). The tieM were dismissed on even terms. Dayntree was first to draw out. being followed by Roxana and Rex, and there was no alteration in places when the stand was reached. Running out of the straight and up the back of the course Dayntree Increased his advantage. Lillie running into second place, then followed Roxana and St. Ursula. Dayntree con. tlnued to bowl along in great style and reaching the straight first he ran home an eaay winner by three lengths from Lillie, a similar distance between second and third. Halbadier was fourth, then followed Roxana. St. Clements and Rex with Porangi Potae last. Time. 1.44 4-5. Dividends: Inside, £lO 9/; outside, £l2 15/. Totalizator 1256. SECOND HACK HANDICAP of 50sovs. Seven furlongs. 42—Messrs Alison Bros.' br m Toroa. by Regel—Tamora, 4yrs, G.lO (Graham) I 109—Mr J. Meredith’s ch h Chancellor 11., 4yrs 7.12 (Quinton) 2 54—Mr S. Pierce’s b g Perseverance, syrs, 7.0 (Myers) 3

Other starters: 72 Khama, 8.2 (Lett); 300 Miss Blair, 8.0 (Taylor); 49 Kitty Flynn, 7.9 (Deeley); 42 St. Aida. 7.4 (Abbott); 14 Bullion, 7.2 (Pope); 154 Hamoa, 6.12 (Buchanan); 91 Caballier, 6.10 (Sat man). The start was not a good one. Miss Blair led for a furlong, when Perseverance took the lead and showed the way up the back in front of Miss Blair. Chancellor 11. and Toroa reached the straight together In front of Perseverance and Miss Blair. An interesting race ensued, ending in Toroa winning by a short head from Chancellor 11. Miss Blair finished fourth. Time. 1.31 3-5. Dividends: Inside, £24 1/: outside, £lB 4/. Totalisator, 987. Arter the race it transpired Miss Blai» had been kicked at the post and galloped on. PONY HANDICAP of 50sovs. Five furlongs. 112—Mr J. Tooman’s br g Texas, by Derringer—Kaikoura Kate, aged, 7.5 (Buchanan) 1 106—M • H. Barr’s b m Nora, 6yrs, 7.10, (Quinton) 2 91—Mr D. Morrigan’s b m Mimoa, syrs, 6.10 (Satman) , 3 Oth?r starters: 450 Lena, 9.8 (Wright); 141 Clansman, 8.0 (Tate); 46 Motukorea, 6.10 (Graham). Previous to the start Nora reared up and landed over the rails into the ditch, but she got off uninjured and started in the race. Nora and Mimoa made the running into the straight, but half way down Texas joined issue and a most exciting finish home ended in the latter, who was next the rails, winning by a head from Nora. Clansman finished fourth Time, 1.6 1-5. Dividends: Inside, £7 3/; outside. £8 7/. Totalisator, 946. CAUTLEY HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. 177—Messrs R. and R. Duder’s br m Cuirasette, by Cuirassier—Dolosa, syrs, 7.10 (Buchanan) 1 85—Mr John Chaafe’s b c St. Peter, 3yrs, 7.7 (Satman) .2 209—Mr E. A. Joel’s b g Red Lancer, aged, 9.3 (Taylor) 3 Other starters: 169 St. Elma. 8.13 (Duff); 106 Picklock, 7.4 (Bonner); 39 Blue Cap. 7.0 (Abbott); 70 Little Wonder, 6.10 (Neville); 48 Toroa, 6.10 (Myers). A good start was effected, the first t® move being Little Wonder and Cuirasette. After a furlong had been covered St. Peter ran up to the leader and he was Ibvel with Little Wonder in the run up the back of the course with Cuirasette, and Red Lancer next. St. Peter had a length the best of Cuirasette at the head of the straight, with Red Lancer coming fast on the outside. A very exciting set to took place between the trio, who run almost level at the distance, but Cutrasette stuck to her task to the end and won by half a length, with a neck beween second and third, then came Picklock, with Toroa last. Time. 1.17 3-5. Dividends: Inside, £4 14/; outside, £4 2/. Totalisator 903. HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of 100 sovs. About three miles. 268—Mr Peter Chaafe’s b g Nor -West, by Sou’-wester—Betty, aged, 12.12 (R. Hall) . 1 119—Mr A. A. Philips’ ch g Opou, aged, 10.12 (F. Burns) . 2 164—Dan McLeod’s blk g Crusado, aged, 10.9 (S. Fergus) 3 Other starters: 112 Troubadour, 11.4 (F. Lind); 153 Dingo, 10.2 (Munro); 31 Glenarm, 9.7 (A. Williams). Dingo and Glenarm went off with the lead and they held their own to the water jump, where Dingo fell and got rid of Monro, his rider. Nor’-West then assumed command, but going up the hill Opou was in front and on the second round he crossed the water jump in front of Nor’-West, Crusado and Glenarm, all of whom were separated by two lengths. In the run up the back Nor’West and Opou were racing together, three lengths in front of Crusade, then came Glenarm. Ascending the hill tor the last time all were almost level. Not*West crossed the water jump two lengths in front of Opou, then twenty lengths awtfy came Crusado, with Glenarm last. At the bush hurdle three furlongs front home Opou shot past Nor’-West and the latter led into the straight and over the last hurdle, closely pressed by Nor’-West. Once over the obstacle Nor’-West made a tremendous run. and passing Opou like a flash of lightning, he ran home a two lengths winner amidst excitement from Opou. Glenarm finished a poor fourth. Troubadour baulked on the first round. Time, 6.42 4-5. Dividends: Inside, £2 17/; outside, £2 15/. Totalisator, 847. Monro, the rider of Dingo, was carried to the enclosure. It was found that he was only stunned. WELTER HANDICAP of> 50sovs. One mile. 246—Mr L. Harris’ br g Cavalier, by Cuirassier—Clio, 6yrs, 10.6 (Creamer) 1 181—Mr L. Laycock’s ch m St. Ona, 6yrs. 8.8 (Stewarty 2 244—Messrs R. and R. Duder’s b g Doctor. 6yrs, 8.0 (Pope) 3 Also started: 61 Bar tne Door. 7.13 (Sceats); 22 Belfast, 7.M (Waldron); 55 Brilliant, 7.7 (Hodson); 43 Brigham Young, 7.7 (Buchanan); 103 Hamoa, 7.7 (Duff); 50 Alf, 7.7 (Lett). Cavalier got well away and was never headed, winning easily by two lengths. Time, 1.45 3-5. Dividends: Inside and out* side, £3 13/. Totalisator, 1005.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING. The genera! entries in connection with the above chib’s summer meeting which takes place on December 26 and 26 and January 1 and 2. were received on Friday last. In looking down the list I notice the names of several visiting horses from the South and North Island entered, their owners no doubt being attracted by the liberal stakes given to compete for. So far everything points to the big Christmas gathering being a great success. Tria! Handicap: Minerva. Lai Gloria. Halbadier. Walorongomai, St. Clements, Hohoro. Lillie. St. Ursula. Faugh-a-ballagh. Khama, Little Wonder. Battleaxe. Toroa. The Needle. Lieutenant. The Afghan. Cavalier. Hastings. Swiftfoot. Chancellor 11.. Tauhei. Solo. Ideal. Pitch and Toss. Brilliant. St. Jack. Pony Cup: Minerva. Delia Rose, Pipiwhaurauroa, Texas. Ix-na, Bavaria. Edison. Mara. The Slave. Nora, Clansman, Mimoa. Kitty O’Flynn. Blue Paul. First Handicap Hurdles: Tim. Splinter. Troubadour, Atalanta, Verdi. Pokomoko, Muscatel. Ruby, Dundee, Favona, Straybird Nor’-west. County Handicap: Cuirasette, Red Lancer Firefly, Courtier, Tolstoi, St. Clements. Hohoro, Porangi Potae. Moment. Faugh-a-ballagh. Paddy. Khama. Castroline. Cavalier. Hastings, Rosella. Swiftfoot. Solo. Miss Blair. Jabber, Ideal, St. Elmo. Dayntree, Winsome. Third Pony Handicap: Minerva, Pipiwharauroa. Lena, Roy, Wee Tottie. Bavaria. My Ixird, Leona, Edison, Mara, The Slave. Nora. Clansman, Mimoa. Kitty O’Flynn, Blue Paul, Delia Rose. Maiden Handicap: Castasido. Pipiwharauroa. Jim Kean, Castroline. Cabbelor. Panacea, Armour. Strathavon, Toroa, Regulus. Lieutenant, The Afghan, Laetitia. Swiftfoot, Chancellor 11.. Skobeloff. Solo, Miss Blair, Lady Dash, Sly Miss, Brigham Young, Bar-the-Door. Glasgow Handicap: Minerva. La Gloria. Halbadier, Red Lancer, Wairongomui. Firefly, Courtier, Tolstoi. Picklock. Lillie. Knight of Athol. St. Ursula, Moment, Castroline. Khama. Little Wonder. Battleaxe, The Needle, Cavalier, Laetitia, Hastings. Rosella, Cadiz, Tauhei, Ideal, Jabber, Pitch and Toss. Brilliant, Boadlcea, Brigham Young. Dayntree, Paddy, St. Jack. New Year’s Hurdles: Tim. Splinter. Troubadour, Volcano. Atalanta. Verdi, Ciro, Pokomoko. Opou. Korowai, Ruby, Dundee, Favona, Straybird, Nor’-west. Midsummer Handicap: St. Elyn, St. Olga, Aleger, Rosiphele, Landlock, Wellstock, Formula, Beddington, Vai Rosa. Minerva. Zelous, Balbirnie, Phooka, Renown, Matamataharakiki, Miss Shirley, Cannie Chid,Lady Avon. Nursery Handicap: Delilah (late Ella Delaval), Aleger, Rosiphele, Motor, Landlock. Hengist, Yvonne, Zealous, Minerve, Phooka, Matamataharakiki, Miss Shirley, Wellstock, Lady Avon. Christmas Handicap: La Gloria, Doctor, Red Lancer, Waiorongomai, Admiral Hawke, Courtier, Tolstoi, St. Clements. St. Ursula, Porangi Potae. Battleaxe, Laetitia, Tauhei. Ideal, Pitch and Toss, Miss Delaval, Minerva, St. Jack.

Alexandra Handicap: Minerva, Cuirasette, Red Lancer. Waiorongomai, Firefly, Courtier, Tolstoi, St. Clements, Hohoro, Lillie, Porangi Potae, Faugh-a-ballagh, The Needle, Cavalier, Hastings, Laetitia, Tauhei, Skobeloff. Miss Blair, Jabber, Ideal, Pitch and Toss, Brilliant, Miss Delaval. Dayntree, St. Jack. Second Handicap Hurdles: Tim, Splinter, Troubadour. Atalantja, Pokomoko, Opou. Verdi, Korowai. Muscatel, Ruby, Favona, Straybird, Nor’-west. Criterion Handicap: St. Elyn, Aleger, Motor, Landlock, Wellstock, Formula, Beddington, Vai Rosa, Zealous, Minerve, Paul Seaton, Phooka, Renown,Matamataharakiki, Miss Shirley, Cannie Chiel, Ladv Avon.

"Welter Handicap: Minerva. La Gloria, Halbadier, Sultan, Admiral Hawke, Pokomoko, Knight of Athol. St. Lawrence, Cabeler, Salvaden. Panacea, Armour, Toroa, Regulus, The Needle, Cavalier, Roxana, Miss Blair, Solo. Bluecap. Waitemata Handicap: Crusado, Jim Kean, Regulus, The Afghan, Laetitia, Swiftfoot, Chancellor 11., Solo, Castaside. Second Pony Handicap: Minerva, Pipiwharauroa,Lena,Motukorea,Edison. Mara, The Slave, Nora, Clansman, Mimoa, Kitty Flynn,' Blue Paul, Delia Rose. Visitors’ Plate; St. Elyn, St. Olga. Rosiphele, Motor, Hengist, Laetitia, Yvonne, Balbirnie, Minerve, Jess. Lady Avon, Winsome. Cannie Chiel.

Newmarket Handicap: Minerva, Red Lancer. Firefly, Courtier, St. Clements, Picklock, Hohoro, St. Peter, Porangi Pdtae, Moment, Faugh-a-ballagh, Kettledrum, Rosella. Laetitia, Hastings, Tauhei, Solo, Miss Blair, Ideal, Jabber,Lady Dash, Miss Delaval. St. Elmo, Cuirasette, Halbadier, Tolstoi, Paddy, Skobeloff, Dayntree. Rex, Bluecap, St. Jack, Winsome. Auckland Plate: St. Paul. Explosion, Seahorse, Swtftfoot, Sant Ilario, Bluejacket, Record Reign.

Pony Handicap: Texas. Lena. Roy, Wee Tottie, Bavaria, Motukorea, Leona, Edison, Mara, The Slave, Clansman, Mimoa, Kitty Ftynn, Blue Paul, Minerva, Pipi■wharauroa, Delia Rose. Ascot Handicap: Minerva, La Gloria, Doctor, Admiral Hawke, Courtier, Lillie, St. Ursula, Porangi Potae, St. Lawrence, Testaline, Khama, The Needle, Lieutenant, The Afghan, Laetitia, Rosella, Hastings, Roxana, Solo, Ideal, Maiden. Brilliant, Sly Miss, Brigham Young, Dainty, Waiorongomai. Sylvia Handicap: St. Elyn, St. Olga, Motor. Aleger, Hengist, Wellstock, Beddington, Vai Rosa, Zealous, Minerve,Paul Seaton, Renown. Matamataharakiki, Miss Shirley, Landiock, Phooka, Cannie Chiel, Lady Avon.

Grandstand Handicap: La Gloria, Doctor, Red Lancer, Waiorongomai, Admiral Hawke, Firefly, Jim Kean. St. Lawrence, Battleaxe, Cavalier, Laetitia. Rosella, Explosion, Chancellor 11., Tauhei, Skobeloff, Sant Ilario, Tire, Auld Reekie, Biuelacket, Record Reign. Ideal, Pitch and Tosst Boadfeoa, Miss Delaval, Coronet, Swordfish 11., Rex, Crusade.

Mr Evett will declare the weights for the Trial Handicap. Hurdle Race. Nuraery Handicap. Pony Handicap, and Christmas Handicap, to be run on the opening day. on Tuesday, and aceeptaiu-ea for the same become due on the Friday following The (allowing remain In classic event, to l>e ruu at the A.R.C. Summer Meeting: — Great Northeru Foal Stakes of noOsavs; « furlougs. —Klssmary, Cannie Chiel, BaibiriHe, St. Elyn. Formula. Beddington. He nown, Lady Avou, St. Olga, Vai Rosa, and Aleger. Great Northern Derby of ~OOm>vs; 11 mile. —St. Peter. Halbadier, Cadiz. Seahorse, Belfast, Mias Delaval, Rosella, Sant Ilario, Courtier. The Royal Stakes of obiisovs: 6 furlongs.— Screw Gau, Saut llano. Courtier. Cadiz. Seahorse. Balbirnie. Belfast. Hose Ha. Vai Rosa. Miss Delaval, Renown, St. Olga. Cannie Chiel. Beddlngton, Aleger, St. Elyn, Formula. Kissinary. ® ® ® AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. The following weights were declared by Mr Knight for the various events to be run at the Auckland Trotting Club's meeting on December 23: — PONY CUP HANDICAP of 65sovs. One mile.

December Trot Handicap of 30sovs. 1J mile. —Violetta. Jun., scratch; Motuiti 3s, Old Judge 6s, Lord Harold 9s, Ebony 15s, Woodbine ISs, Clevelano 18s. Allen 20s. Hollywood 235. Waitekauri 235, Gohlen King 255. Billy Wilson 255. Hard Case 2Ss, Slim Jim 40s. Electric Trot Handicap of 30sovs. 1 mile. —Yum Yum scratch. Lusitania 4s, Bob E.T. Ss, Lady Retford Ils, Miss Huon 14s. Waitekauri 16s. Sally ISs. Fibre 245, Uric 255. Happy 255, Gay Belle 275, Slim Jim 275. Maiden Trot Handicap of 30sovs. 1 mile. —Antes scratch, Netty scratch. Ben scratch. Comet scratch, Pilot 2s. St. William 2s, Heiress 4s, Hero ss. Happv 7s, Black. Bess 9s. Nell Tracey 10s, Miss' Rus 12s, Popinjay 13s. K.D. 13s, Little May 14s Viscount ISs, Lady Florence 20s. Telephone Handicap of 30sovs. five fur longs.—First Whisper 11.2, Leona 10.12, Nora 9.13. Nannie 9.12. Certain 9.8, Topsail 8.13. Try Me 8.10. Stella 8.9, Spreydon 8.3, Lady Howitzer 8.2, Botflv 7.12, Dewdrop 7.12, Fair Gwynne 7.12. Ladv Udney 7.12. Newboy 7.10, Francis 7.8; Miss Lane 7.7. Duchess 7.4, Moss Rose 7.2. Queen Quail 7.0. Maiden Pony Handicap 20sovs, five furlongs.—Try Me 9.0, Repeat 8.12, Carmen 8.6, Sportsman 8.2, Kirirairauhau 8.2, Dewdrop 8.2. Lady t’dnev 8.2, Blue Bell 8.2, Madge 8.2, Barmaid 8.0. Francis 7.12, Duchess 7.8, Moss Rose 7.6, Queen Quail 7.4. Fair Gwynne 7.2, Dolly 7.2. Little Jim 6.12. Taradale 6.12. Semolina 6.12, Ruth 6.12. Steeplechase Handicap of 40sovs, 24 miles.—Hinemoa 11.4. Nellie 10.11, Bob 10.10, Fairy 10.6. Karaka 10.0, Brooklet 9.10. Blue Bell 9.10. ® ® ® THE WELLINGTON CUP. Mr Evett has declared the following weights:— THE WELLINGTON CUP. One mile and a-half.

® ® ® ORAKEI HACK RACES. The following weights have been declared :— Maiden Plate: Aroma 8.12, Ruth 8.10, Rakuu, Perfume and Question 8.6. Fairy Bower 8.0, Manurewa 7.6, Ruahine and Aotea 7.0. Pony Handicap: Marvellous 9.0, Poroatoro 8.6, Queenie, Starlight, and Aroma 8.4, Ruth 8.0. Larrikin and Tlriplpi 7.12. Pukekaroro 7.0, Manurewa and Seashell 6.10, Ruahine and Mataafa 6.7. Hurdles: Seahorse 11.10, Muriwal and Ika Vuka li d The Boer 10.10, Skipper 10.6, Nat 10.4, Cumberland 9.4, Watea 9.0. Cup: Shylock 11.6. Ika Vuka 11.0, Muriwai and Dick 19.12, Skipper 10.4, Fauderoy 9.10, Fairy Hewer 9.4, Manurewa 8.4, Ruahine 7.10. Trot: Lassand Sultan acr, Larry and Pakuranga Saec, Little Tom 10see, The Witch 15sec, Hine and Matau Msec, Broken Rest and Tincture 25acc, Kathleen,

Punch, and Tiripipi Maee. Turakina. Wawan and Matokuna (Usee. Sir Hercules lOOsec.

Christmas Handieap: Ake Ake 11.10, Monte Carlo 11.7. Kruger and Dick 11.0. Jessie 10.6, Question 9.6. Fairy Bower 9.0, Fauderoy 8.6, Koliltnarama B.U. Acceptances are due on Friday next. ® ® ® EAST TAMAKI HACK RACES. The following untrles have been received for the above races, which take place on Saturday next:— Hack Handicap Hurdles: Kai Ora Mystery. Aon*. Sklpiier, The Buffer, Cumberland. Fanny. Pony Race Handicap: Satan. Bun Tuck Topsy. Handsome Jane. Manurewa, Muriel, Kirlkairauhau. Otara Hack Handicap: The Fraud. Pretty Boy. St. Peter. Aonia. Pieola, Lady's Maid 11.. Fairy Bower. Progee. Zeehan. Shooting Star. East Tamaki Handicap: Kai Ora. Sunlight, The Fraud. Pretty Boy. St. Peter, Dick. Aomn. Strathavon, Lady's Maid II Vic. Fairy Bower. Hack Handicap Steeplechase: Kai Ora. Aomn, Mystery, Rakau. Skipper, The Buffer. Cumberland. Fanny. Flying Stakes Handieap: Sunlight, Satan. The Fraud. Bun Tuck. Diek. Aonia, Strathavon. Lady's Maid IL, Vic, Kirlkairauhau, Handsome Jane. Manurewa Fairy Bower, Progee, Zeehan, Shooting Star.

st lb Leona . 10 4 Lady Udney .. , 7 12 First VX hisper . 10 3 Dewdrop , 7 12 Bob . 9 12 Fair Gwynne . . 7 12 Nannie . 9 8 Sportsman .... ...7 12 Nora . 9 8 Spreydon , 7 12 Hinemoa . 9 2 Barmaid , 7 10 Venus . 9 0 New Boy . 7 8 Certain . 8 12 Francis > 7 « Try Me . 8 10 Miss Lane .... 7 4 Topsail . 8 9 Lulu 7 4 Norina . 8 7 Miss Rose 7 4 Fairy . 8 6 Botfly 7 0 Lady Howitzer 8 4 Dolly 6 12 Kirikairauliau . 7 12 Israelite . 6 10 AUCKLAND TROTTING CUP HANDICAP of 200sovs. Two miles. Albert Victor. Ser Woodbine .... **»sec Old Judge .... 7see Alice 22s eo Lord Harold.. lOsec Dulce 22sec Patron 12scc Allen 26s ec Trafalgar .... Msec Hollywood ... 30sec Bob E.T 18sec Cob 30sec Ebony Msec Golden King.. 32sec La Rue 2®sec Billy Wilson.. 32sec Lady Retford. 21sec

st lb St lb Explosion .... . 9 1(1 Red Lancer .. 7 8 Douglas . 9 5 Rubin 7 8 Boreas . 8 11 Sedgebrook .... 7 8 Daunt . 8 10 Pitch and Toss 7 8 Sir Lancelot . . 8 9 Oingo 7 8 Battleaxe .... . 8 8 Ostiak 7 7 Castashore ... . 8 6 Strathbraan .. 7 7 Uhlan . 8 « Sirocco 7 7 Sylvia Park... . 8 0 Auioureux .... 7 8 Sant Ilario ... . 8 4 Hastings ...... 7 5 Bush Bose ... ...8 3 Volley 'j 5 Dumlas . 8 2 Teineraire .... 5 Fulmeu . 8 <> Crusoe . 7 Ruamahnnga •• 7 4 Te Hapuku... . 7 12 Koreinatnku •• 7 4 Djln-DJin .... . 7 11 Toa 7 3 Skobeloff . 7 11 Tortulla 7 2 Tire . 7 10 7 Okoari . 7 10 Motto 6 12 Ainphion . 7 9 Laetitia 6 11 Donovan . 7 » St. Mark 6 9 Advance . 7 9 Kent 6 9 Rosella . 7 8 Cornea G 7