TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 1, 6 January 1909, Page 12

TURF GOSSIP

BY

WHALEBONE.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

SECOND DAY. The Auckland Racing Club’s summer meetimr was continued Ellerslie Wednesnay. The weather was disagreeable, a strong south-west wind blowing, but although a few light showers fell, there was not sufficient to seriously interfere with the racing. THE TOTALISATORS. Speculation was hardly as brisk as usual, and during the afternoon the staff of Messrs H. H. Hayr and Co. handled the sum of £17,203 10/, which is a decrease of £2680 on last year’s amount. Thirty-six bookmakers were licensed, at a fee of £33 10/. THE RACING. The feature of the racing was that the whole of the eight events were won by local owners. The Bowen Handicap, the opening event, fell to the consistent Dogger Bank, and the Hurdles saw Waihekau place a long overdue win to his credit, the favourite, Master Douglas, falling at the last fence, when holding a good winning chance. Armlet met with solid support in the Visitors’ Handicap, but failed to run up to expectations, the finish being left to Cambrian and Wauchope, which were iu the lead practically throughout, the former winning after a great struggle by a head. The Summer Cup showed the three yearold Master Soult up in attractive colours. The colt was always with the leading division, and after Pohutu had made the running for a mile, dashed to the front, and finishing up his task like a racehorse, kept All Red at bay,, and won by a length, in a time record for the race. Previous winners of the race:— Time, m. s. 1898— E. J. Evans’ Coronet, 8.0.. 2 10* 1899 — L. D. and N. A. Nathan’s Explosion, 9.6 2 10 3-5 1900— C. Lovett’s Hohoro. B.G. ... 2 10 1-5 1901 — J. Ryan’s Nonette, 9.0. .. . 2 12 1-5 1902— S. Bradley’s Wairiki, 8.5... 2 11 1903— -J. B. Reid's Gladstone, 7.9.. 2 10 1-5 1904— Si mm cl hag and Jackson’s Gladstone, 7.11 2 10 4-5 1905— C. W. Coleman's Landlock.7.7 2 9 4-5 1906— C. W. Coleman’s Landlock,7.6 2 9 3-5 1907— J. Muir’s Waipuua, 7.13... 2 10 1908— Trustees Mrs A. M. Coombe’s Master Soult, 8.4 3 8 3-5 The Alexandra Handicap saw Tamainupo make amends for past failures, by winning handsomely by two lengths, in the record time for Ellerslie of 1.26 4-5, and his owner. Mr Donald McLeod, got another win in the Criterion Handicap, which was won by Tamainupo’s sister Kakaina. The Waitemata Handicap fell to Rimlock, and the Welter to Waimangu. BOWEN HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Distance, six furlongs. T. Wyllie’s br g Dogger Bank, syrs. 8.8 (Buchanan) 1 R. C. Wallace’s br g Ngapuka. 4yrs» 8.5 (Sparks) - W. C. Ring’s b g Hohungatahi. 3yrs, 7.2 (11. Price) 3 Also started: Rarnta. 8.8 (Pearson), Miss Advance, 8.3 (McCombe). Heathen, 7.2 (Chapman). Blue Mountain, 7.2 (Greenwood); Kapuarangi, 6.13 (Keenau). Analogy, 6.13 (McMillan); Totika, 6.13 (R. E. Brown). Hohungatahi was the first to break ’the line, and set out to make the running, followed by Karat a, Dogger Bank. Miss Advance, and Totika. There was no change in the positions as they crossed the t p stretch until the mile and a-ha If post was reached, where Dogger Bank moved up closer to the leader, and Ngapuka, which was slow to begin, also made a forwaid move. Hohungatahi was unchallenged in the lead to the distance, when Dogger Bank got on terms, and, quickly settling the leader, drew out in the concluding stages, eventually winning by two lengths from Ngapuka, which finished fast and beat Hohungatahi on the post by half a head for second honours. Totika was fourth and Kara I a fifth. Time, 1.17. Ngapuka was favourite. i’OM-ONBY HURDLE RACE of 200sovs. Distance, one mile and three-quarters. W. 11. Moberley’s b g Waihekau, aged, 9.0 (Deerey) 1 W. S. Davidson’s ch g Reservoir, aged, 10.8 (Jones) 2 J. S. Sutherland’s br g Luscomb?, Gyrs, 10.11 (Percival) 3 Also started: Master Douglas, 11.7 (O’Connor). Waihekau was quickest to the first fence, followed by Luscomb?. Reservoir, and Mas ter Douglas When the stand was reached Waihekau had a couple of lengths advantage of Luacombe. with Reservoir and Master Douglas together, a length away. Going along the bark the field were closer together, and at the hurdle at the half-mile post Lnseombe out-jumped Waihekau, and temporarily headed him, but the latter was soon in front again, and bad a slight advantage at th? la>t fence, which Luscombe hit hard, while Master Douglas fell. Waihekau. getting over safely, drew out In the run home, eventually wljintng by two lengths from Reservoir, which finished gamely under punishment, and beat Luscomb? a length for second honours. Time, 3.23 14J. Master Douglas was favourite.

AISITORS HANDICAP of 2UQsovd, 5 furiongs. F. AV. Arnold’s b h Cambrian, 5 yrs, by Cyreuian — Miss Annie, 9.0 (Pearson) i W C. Ring’s b h Wauchope, 4yrs, 7.6 (Deeley) 2 R. W. Duder’s br g Devonport, Gyrs, 7.8 (McMillan) 3 Also started: Aiinlet, 8.12, Donovan; Flltaway, 8.1, Jones; Tariua, 8.1, McCombe; Gold Lace, 7.12, Price; Guidwife, 7.0, Brown; Coromandel, 6.10, Gainsford; Gazelle, 6.9, Percival. The tapes lifted to a beautiful start, from which the colours of Devonport were first prominent, but he soon gave way to Wauchope and Cambrian, and the pair raced in close company across the top stretch, followed by Flitaway, Gold Lace, Devonport, and Armlet, in that order, which, was unchanged as they turned for home. In the run to the post tbe whips were out all round, and at the distance Gold Lace looked like catching the leaders, but she swerved badly, and lost a lot of ground, and after a desperate finish Cambrian secured a head verdict from Wauchope, with Devonport half a length away, third. Gold Lace was fourth, followed by Flitaway and Armlet, the last to pass the post being Guidwife. Time, 1.1 2-5. Armlet was favourite. SUMMER CUP HANDICAP of 650SOVS. Distance, one mile and a quarter. Trustees A. M. Coombes’ b c Master Soult. 3yrs, by Soult—Lady Hester, 8.4 (Brown) 1 St. J. Buckley’s b’ h All Red, 4yrs, by 'Stepuiak—Madder, 9.8 (Jenkins) 2 W. G. and G. L. Stead’s b g Nobel, 3yrs, by Seaton Delaval—Problem, 6.13 (Chapman) 3 Also started: Lochbuie, 8.6 (Deeley); Ikon, 8.1 (Kemp); Aborigine, 7.11 (Wilson); Douche, 7.10 (Buchanan); Stratagem. 7.10 (.Tones); Sunglow, 7.5 (Monk); Pohutu, 7.2 (McMillan); Dunborve. 6.7 (Price). The field raced in beautiful line for about half a furlong, when Master Soult, Aborigine, Pohutu, and Nobel showed out, and they comprised the leading division as they left the straight. Passing the seven furlong post Pohutu drew out clear, and had a lead of about four lengths as they ran along the l>a<.*k, and then came Master Soult, Aborigine, Nobel, Lochbuie, Douche, and Ikon. Pohutu still had his advantage as they crossed the top stretch, where All Red moved up closer to the leaders, but three furlongs from home Master Soult ran up to Pohutu and headed him before the home turn was reached, having Aborigine on his quarters. Muster Soult was out by himself when the distance was reached, and stalling off a challenge by All Red, which put in a determined run on the outside, won by a bare length. Nobel was two lengths further hick thirty just iu front of Aborigine, followed by Ikon and Pohutu. with Douche last. Time 2.8 3-5. Ikon was favourite. ALEXANDRA HANDICAP of 200sovs. Distance, seven furlongs. D. McLeod’s br g Tamainupo, 4yrs, by by Soult—Winsome, 6.12 (Deeley) .. 1 Arnold s b h Cambrian, syrs, bv < yrenian—Miss Annie, 9.0 .including 51b penalty (Pearson) 2 G. Robinson’s blk h Santa R<jsa.*3y’rs by Soult—Vieux Rose. 7.5 (Buchanan)’../. 3 Also started: Sir Tristram. 8.8 (S D Jones); Chanteuse. 8.4 (Jenkins); Tui Cakobau, i.i (McMillan); Inglis, 7.G (Price): Maheno, 7.3 (Brown). A\ hen they set out on their journey Chanteuse. Tui Cakobau and Inglis were running together in the lead, then came Cambrian, Tamainupo, and Santa Rosa, with Sir Tristram last. Crossing the top stretch Chanteuse lost her position. Tui Cakobau and Inglis being the pilots, two lengths clear-of Cambrian, with Taimainupo and Chanteuse at the head of the others. Cambrian was on terms with the leaders as they swung round the home turn, and had charge at the distance, when Tamainupo challenged, and getting the best of the final struggle, won by two lengths. Santa Rosa was four lengths away, third, just in frout of Inglis, with Chanteuse fifth. Time, 1.36 4-5. Santa Rosa was favourite. CRITERION HANDICAP of 200sovs. Distance, six furlongs. D. McLeod's br f Kkkama. 2yrs, by Soult—Winsome, 8.3 (Deeley) *. 1 T. H. Lowry’s br c Meriwa, 2yrs, by Merriwee—Lady Helen, 7.4 (Buchanan) 2 A. M. Coombes’ br c Elysian, 2yrs, by Soult—Dreamland, 9.5 (Jenkins) .... 3 Also started: Xylophone, 8.8 (F. Jones); Golden Water. 8.5 (Price); Snowfont. ,8.5 (Donovan);. Hyperion, 8.1 (Brady); Sharpshooter, 7.11 (Jones); Excaiibur, 6.1'2 (Pearson).

Kakaina wave a lot of trouble at the noSt, but Mr O’Connor eventually succeeded in « e ia tux *? er away with the rest of th. field, and after they had gone a furlong she was In front, with Xylophone In elosS attendance, and Meriwa and Elysian most prominent of tbe others. Passing the mile a* l d a half post Xylophone dropped back. Kakaina showing the way Into the straight, with Meriwa and Elysian as her nearest attendants. In the run to the post Meriwa and Elysian both challenged, but they never seriously threatened Kskama, which, won easily by three lengths from Mertwa, which was a length in front of Elyslau Goldenwater was fourth, and Snowfoot last. Time, 1.15 3-5. Elysian was favourite. WAITEMATA HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Distance, one mil? and a quarter. D McKinnon’s b g Rimlock. 3yrs. by FhnUock—Hesper, 7.8 (Buchanan).... 1 J ’zAL J' alters ’ br g Sedition. 3yrs, 9.0 (Chafe) g J. McNicol’s ch g Mark Time/Gyre,’ 8.1 (Pearson) 3 Also started: Epsom Lasn, 8.1 (Greenwood); Cyrona, 8.1 (Brown). Epsom lass was first to move, but when the stand was reached Mark Time was in charge, followed by Cyrona, Rimlock, Epsom Lass, and Sedition, and In that order they left the straight. Mark Time was still the pilot as they went through the cutting, with Sedition as his nearest attendant, and Rimlock at the head of the others. At the distance Sedition was in charge, but a little further on Rimlack came through ou the inside, and after a desperate finish, won by a neck. Mark Time was three lengths away, third, with Cyrona last. Time, 2.13. 'Sedition was favourite. SALISBURY WELTER HANDICAP of 290 sovs. Distance, one mile. Mrs Lennard’s blk c Waimangu. 3yrs, by Soult—Roxana, 9.0 (S. Jones) 1 J. George’s b g Paritutu, aged, 10.2 (Jenkins) 2 J. C. Colbeck’s b Ii Advocate, 6yrs, 9.6 (Deeley) 3 Also started: Rauparaha, 8.10 (Brady); Celtic, 8.7 (Pearsonj; Aristocrat, 8.6 (Buchanan); Delegate, 8.6 (Brown); First Gun, 8-5 (Jones). When they settled to their work Celtic was in front, with Waimangu as hus nearest attendant, and then followed First Gen, and Delegate. Crossing the top stretch Waimangu was slightly in advance of Celtic. First Gun, and Delegate, with Advocate at tbe head of the others. At the distance Waimangu was still the leader, but at the lawn rails. Advocate in the middle, and Paritutu on the outside, challenged, and a great race home resulted iu a head victory for Waimangu, with Advocate a neck away, third. Time, 1.41 3-5. Advocate was ra you rite.

DERBY DAY.

HUSBANDMAX WINS THE BLUE RIBBON. The third day’s racing of the Auckland Racing Club’s Summer Meeting took place at EHesrslie on Friday. The weather was beautiful and clear at the eoramesK-ement but towards the end it became overcast, and a little rain fell, although fortunately there was not sufficient to make matters unpleasant. The attendance was large and. nearly up to that of Boxing Day. THE TOTALISATOR. Speculation was fairly brisk, and during the afternoon the staff of Messrs. H. H. Uayr and Co. handled the sum of £22,207, which, however, is a decrease of £3ts on fast year’s amount. Thirty-nine bookmakers were licensed, the fees from thLs source amounting to £799 10/. FERGUSON HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Distance, six furtongs. J. McNicol’s ch g Mark Time, Gyrs, Dealan tis—Castanet, 8.3 (Buchanan) 1 W. C. Ring’s b g Hohungatahi, 3yis, 7.4 (Price) 2 Hon. J. Carroll’s b m Miss Advance, 4jrrs, 8.0 (Wilson) 3 Also started: Ngapuka, 8.9 (McCombi); Rarata, 8.5 (Pearson); Keep Steo. 7.12 (Deeley); Explosive, 7.1 (Mc-Midan); Totika, 6'.12 (11. E. Brown). There was a bit of delay at the post, caused by Hohungatahi and Totika Fushiag through the barrier, hut e'-'euituiiiy they were let go to a beautiful start. Mlsn Advance was first to move, but when they settled down Tohungatahi was in tbe lead, Rarata, Mark 'Eime, and Explosive feifowhig in that order. Hohungatahi still had ehai'ge when the home turn was reached, the rest of the field being bunched, but, when fairly in line for the post. Mark Time rushed to the front, and. stalling off ehallcagos i.y Hohungatahi, Miss Advance, and Keep Step, won comfortably by three-quarters of a length, with a neck between second and third horses. Time, 1.17. Ngapuka was favourite. NEW YEAR'S HURDLE RACE HANDICAP of 200SOVS. Distance, two miles. 11. Hannon’s b g Hautapu, aged, Mltiara —Lady Sarah, 11.8 (Brady) 1 J. S. Sutherland’s br g Lusconibe, Gyrs, 10.11 (Percival) 2 W. H. Moberley’s b g Waihekau, aged, 9.13 (Deerey) 3 Also started: Reservoir, 10.11 (Tones). Luscombe and Waihekau were the first to move, but, when the first fence was reached, Hautapu was In the lead. After jumping, Waihekau displaced Hautapu. but his leadership was only temporary, as, when the second fence was reached (where Reservoir fell), Hautapu again had charge, and,

posing the stand, was two lengths in front of Luscombe, with Waihekau a slud* lar distance away. This order was maintained as they went along the back. Crossing the top stretch, Waihekau ran up to within a length of Hautapu. but a faulty jump at the hurdle at the mile and a-hulf post lost him his position, and Luscombe passed him, and set sail after Hautapu, but he was never able to seriously threaten the leader, which won in a canter by four lengths. Waihekau was six lengths away, third. Time,-*3.50, Reservoir was favourite.

THIRTY FIFTH GREAT NORTHERN DERBY of 750sovs. One mile and abalf. * Sir G. Clifford’s hr c Husbandman, 3yrsj Treadmill—Golden Vale, 8.10 (Jones) 1 Trustees A. XT. Coombes’ b c Master Boult, 3yrs, 8.10 (Brown) 2 J. Monk's blk c Diabolo, 3yrs, 8.10 (Jenkins) 3

Also started: Waimangu, 8.10 (Deeley); St. Aidan. 8.10 (Jones); Aborigine, 8.7 (Wilson); Chanteuse, 8.5 (Davis), The large crowd at the post obstructed the view of the start from the Press stand, but it could be seen that the barrier lifted to a splendid start. The colours of Aborigine were the first to be picked out, and then followed Husbandman, Master Soult, and Waimangu. As the field swept past the stand, Master Soult and Dialwlo were fighting for the lead, the pair having a length advantage of Husbandman, and then came iWaimangu, Aborigine, Chanteuse, and St. Aidan in that order. The positions were unchanged as they raced along the back, but, going through the cutting, Husbandman ran into the lead, and was l|lot as they crossed the top stretch, his nearest attendants being Master Soult and Diabolo. As they straightened up for the run to the post Master Soult ran up to Husbandman, but his effort was a short-lived one, as Sir George Clifford’s colt soon shook him off, and, drawing clear at the distance, finished up his task like a tradesman, eventually winning by a length and a-half from Master 450u1t, which was two and a-half lengths in front of Diabolo. Aborigine was close up, rourtn, and then followed Chanteuse and Waimangu, with St. Aidan last. Time, 2.35 4-5. Husbandman was favourite. The winner was decorated with the blue riband attaching to the event by Mrs Mitchelson, wife of the president of the club. PEDIGREE OF THE WINNER, HUSBANDMAN. Sire: Treadmill, by Bill of Portland (son of St. Simon) from Catherine Wheel, by Maxim (son of Musket). Dam: Golden Vale, by Stoneyhuret (son of King of Clubs) from Golden Crest, by Apremout (son of Mortemer). .WINNERS OF THE GREAT NORTHERN DERBY. Time, in. s. 1875— Ariel, by Dainty Ariel — 1876— Toi, by Diomedes. — 1877 — Danebury, by Traducer .. — 1878 — Venus Transit, by Sledmere — 1871)—Omega, by Sledmere 3 8J 1880— Libeller, by Traducer — 1881— Tim Whittier, by Tim Whittier (S.) . 2 56$ 1882 — Fitz-Hercules, by Yattendon 3 81 1883 — Welcome Jack, by Traducer 3 9 1884— Nelson, by King Cole 2 50 1885 — Tigredia, by Leolinus 2 45 1886— Foul Shot, by Musket.... 2 40$ 1887— Disowned, by Albany 2 43 1888— Sextant, by Robinson Crusoe 2 46 1889— Cuirassier, by Musket 2 40$ 1890 — Tirailleur, by Musket 2 44$ 1891— Medallion, by Nordenfeldt.. 2 451 1892 — Morion, by Captivator 2 40 1893— St. Hippo, by St. Leger... 2 46 1894— Loyalty, by St. George.... 2 40$ 1895— Stepfeldt, by Nordenfeldt.. 2 41 1896— Fabulist, by Fabulous A 391 1897 — Nestor, by St. Leger 2 40 1898 — St. Crispin, by St. Leger.. 2 45 1899— Bluejacket, by St. Leger. . 2 40 1900— Miss Delaval, by Seaton De laval , 2 42 2-5 1901 — Renown, by Dreadnought... 2 40 1-5 1902— Menschtikoff, by Stepniak. . 2 38$ 1903— Wairiki, by Soult 2 37$ 1904— Gladsome, by Seaton Delaval 2 41 1-5 1905— Gladstone, by Seaton Delaval 2 44 1-5 1906— Multifid, by Multiform 2 36 4-5 1907 — Zimmerman, by Birkenhead 2 40 1908— Boniform, by Multiform... 2 36 2-5 1909— Husbandman, by Treadmill 2 35 4-5 COUNTY HANDICAP of 250sovs. Distance, six furlongs. R. W. Duder’s br g Devonport, 6yrs, 7.8 (Buchanan) 1 D. McLeod’s br g Tamainupo, 4yrs, 7.13 (Deeley), and G. P. Donnelly’s br g Gold Lace, 3yrs, 7.8 (Price) 2 Also started: Dawn, 8.4 (F. Jones); Wauchope, 7.9 (Wilson); Coromandel, 6.7 (Gainsford). Tamainupo was the first to break the line, but soon gave way to Gold Lace, which set out to make the running, with Wauchope and Coromandel as her nearest attendants. and then came Tamainupo and Devonport. There was practically no change in the positions till the home turn was reached, when Devonport and Tamil in upo moved up to the leaders. Ac the distance Gold Lave had a slight advantage, but a little further on Devonport dashed up on the inside, Tamainupo challenging on the outside, and a great race home was witnessed, Devonport staying the longest, and winning by a length. The judge was unable to separate Tamainupo and Gold Lace. Coromandel wag fourth, and Dawn last. Time 1.14 3-5. Tamainupo was favourite. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB HANDICAP of 750sovs. Distance, one mile and ahalf. fit. J. Buckley’s b h All Red, 4yrs, by Stepniak — Madder, 9.11 (Jenkins) 1 A- Leonard's b h Carl Rosa, 6yrs, 7,12 (Deeley) * 2 D. Morttghan’s b g Muster Delaval, Gyre, 8.13 (Brown) 3 Also started: Zimmerman. 9.7 (F. Junes); Downfall, 8.12 (F, Davis); Ikon, 7.12 (Pearson); Stratagem, 7.4 (Chapman); Pohytu, 6.12 (McMillan); First Gun, 6.10 (Killiek). .When they showed clear from the crowd ground the post, Carl Rosa was in the lead,

with Pohutu, All Red, and Stratagem as his nearest attendants. Passing the Stand, All Red had a slight advantage of Stratagem, and then followed Carl Rosa, Pohutu, Downfall, Ikon, Master Delaval, First Gun, and Zimmerman, in that order. There was very little change in the positions as they raced along the back and acioss the tup stretch. All Red being still the leader, with the field closing up. Rounding the turn the field were all in a bunch, but owing to the crowd, nothing could be distinguished. Entering the straight the field were strung out again and it was then seen that a mishap bad occurred, First Gun falling and bringing down Pohutu and Stratagem, and badly interfering with several others. All Red was in the lead when the distance was reached, and stalling off strong runs by Carl Rosa and Master Delaval, won by one and a-balf lengths, with two lengths between the second and third horses. Downfall was fourth, Ikon fifth, and Zimmerman last of those to finish. Time 2.37 2-5. Carl Rosa was favourite. McMillan, the rider of Pohutu. received a nasty shaking, but the othei riders escaped without injury. WINNERS OF THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB HANDICAP. Time, m. s. ♦lB76—J. Watts’ Parawhenua, 8.0 — +1876—0. C. McGee's Perfume, 7.4 3 16 1878— Chadwick's Elsa. 7.10 3 19 1879— H. Redwood's Pinflre, 7.11 3 15} 1880— Mason and Vallance’s Lara. 6.6 3 10 1881— J. Hunt’s Yatapa, 6.1 3 20 1882— -G. Bates’ The Poet, 6.9.... 3 11$ 1883— Pilbruw’s Welcome Jack, 8.7 3 7 1884— W. Walters’* Libeller. 7.4 3 11} 1885— Pilbrow’s Welcome Jack, 9.10 3 13$ 1886— Major George s Nelson, 8.13 3 6$ 1887— J. Munn’s Waitin', 8.5.... 3 5 -J-1887 —Bobbett’s Lady Norah, 8.6 2 13} 1889— J. Jones’ British Lion, 8.6. . 239 1890— Bobbett’s Lady Norah, 7.13 2 40 1891— W. Douglas' Strephon, 7.10 246 1892 — J. Kean’s Dolosa. 7.2 A 41$ 1893— V. Harris’ Crackshot, 9.0. . 245 1894— G. Wright’s Van Diemen, 7.6 2 39 1895— 11. Te Kaui Peri’s Mahaki. 8.4 2 40$ 1896— L. D. Nathan's St. Hippo, 9.9 2 40} 1897— F. Watson's St. I.aura, 8.3 2 39 1898— J. Chafe’s St. Paul. 9.10.... 238 1900— L. D. and N. A. Nathan’s Explosion, 9.10 2 39 1901 — L. Marshall's Coronet, 8.3 2 40} 1902— J. T. Ryan’s Nonette, 9.4.. 2 37} 1903 — L. D. ami N. A. Nathan's Rosella, 7.114 2 40} 1904— P. Janies’ Romeo. 8.6 2 3925 1905— D. Stewart’s Scotty, 8.6. . 241 1-5 1906— J. George's Paritutu, 8.3 237 3-5 1907— R. and R. Duder’s Akarana, 7.0 2 38 1-5 1908— J. D. Ormond's Zimmerman, 9.3 2 364 1909— St. J. Buckley s All Red, 9.11 2 37’2-5 ♦New Year’s Day. fßoxing Day. Note. —From 1876 to 1887 the distance of the race was one mile and three-quarters: In 1888 it was one mile and a quarter, and from 1899 to the present time it has been run over one mile and a half. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP of 250sovS. Distance, 5 furlongs. T. 11. Lowry s br c Merriwa, 2yrs, 7.7 (Wilson) 1 D. McLeod’s br f Kakama, 2yrs, 8.13 (Deeley) 2 Sir G. Clifford's ch c Sharpshooter, 2 yrs, 7.7 (F. E. Jones) 3 Also ran: Xylophone, 8.5 (F. D. Jones); St. Amans, 8.2 (Buchanan); Golden Water 8.2 (Price); Hyperion, 7.13 (Brown); Etna, 7.8 (Pearson); First Wairiki, 7.3 (Greenwood); Maewa, 7.2 (Monk). Etna and Kakama were first to show prominence, and made the running, just clear of Hyperion, Xylophone and Golden Water. Turning for home Kakama had slight advantage of Etna, and the pair were in close company at the distance, but a little further on Merriwa came through bis field, and catching the leaders at the lawn rails, drew out in the concluding stage, and won by a length from Kakama, with Sharpshooter, which finished fast, a length and a-half away third. Gulden Water was fourth, and Maewa last. Time 1.1 3-5. Kakama was favourite. THE MAIDEN HANDICAP o f lOOsovs. One mile ami a-quarter. J. H. Walters’ br g Sedition, 3yrs, by Soult—Did, 9.4 (J. Chaafe, junr.) ’.... 1 W. G. and G. L. Stead’s b g Nobel, 3yrs, 9.1 (McCombe) 2 J. Knott's b m Cyrona. 6yrs, 7.10 (R. E. Brown) 3 Also started: Rimlock, 8.3 (Buchanan); Kotiti, 6.125, inc. 3Jlb overweight (Munk). Passing the stand Kotiti was showing the way to Cyrona, with Sedition, Nobel, and Rimloek following in that order. Cyrona was the pilot as they raced along the back, her nearest attendant being Kotiti. with the order of the others unchanged, and they raced without alteration until the mile and a-half post was reached, when Sedition shot to the front, and, easily holding his own over the remainder of the journey, won at the finish by three lengths from Nobel, which was 'three lengths in front of Cyrona. Kotiti was last. Time, 2.13 3-5. Nobel was favourite. THE GLASGOW HANDICAP Seven furlongs. A. Hanson’s br g Inglis. syrs, by Hotchkiss—Lady Marion, 7.3 <ll. Price) .... 1 F. W. Arnold’s b h Cambrian, syrs, 9.4 (Pearson) 2 R. W. Duder’s b g Tui Cakobau, aged, 7.6, inc. 21b overweight (Buchanan) 3 Also started: Lochbuie, 8.9 (R. E. Brown); Sir Tristram, 8.3 (F. D. Jones): Santa Rosa, 7.6 (1.. Wilson); Maheno, 6.13 (Deeley); Aristocrat. 6.13 (Killiek): Bully, 6.18 (Monk). When they had gone a furlong Tui Cakubau and Inglis wore in charge, followed by Bully and Cambrian, with Maheno at the head of the others, and these comprised the leading division as they crossed (he top stretch. Tui Cakobau had a slight advantage of Inglis when (hey reached tin* home 'turn, and they still had charge at the distan<<‘. where Cambrian challenged, and an interesting race home resulted in Inglis outstaying (,’ambrlan and winning by a length. Tui Cakobau was a length and a-half awoy, third, and Bully fourth, with Sir Tristram last. Time, 1.27 2-5.

THE LAST DAY,

The concluding day’s racing in comieci urn with th< Auckland Racing Ciuh’a Sn": u »r Meeting took place at Ellerslie on Sal. f lay last. Heavy rain fell during Friday i ;ht, but Saturday morning broke tine, w; i a strung breeze blowing, and the racing -. k was in splendid order. The attendance was well up to the average. Speculation was only fair during (be a tarnoon, the staff of Messrs IL 11. Hayr and Co. handling the sum of £17.505, which is a decrease of £1457 on last year's amount. The total put through on the four days ran up to £79,480 10/. as against £82,982 last season, a decrease of £3501 10/. In connection with the working of the totalisator a word of praise is due to those responsible for the admirable manner in which the large business was conducted, and it speaks volumes when it is said that not a coin plaint was heard during the four days. In addition 34 bookmakers were licensed, the fees from this source totalling £697. while the amount received on the four days was £3136, as against £2lBO last year. GOODWOOD HANDICAP of 200sovs. One mile. R. C. Wallace’s br g Ngapuka, 4yrs, G. Dunnett’s b g Dnnborve. 4yrs, 6.8 7.4 (Buchanan) 2 Also started: Paritutu, 9.2 (Jenkins); Chanteuse, f.ll (Pearson); Sedition, 7.10 (Wilson); Aristocrat, 6.11 (Monk). There was a long delay at the post, and; when the barrier eventually lifted. Sedition was badly left. When they came irrto view Inglis was the leader, and, joined by T’ ,: Cukobau, the pair made the running along the back, with Chanteuse and Aristocrat most prominent of the others. Crossing th • top stretch, Ngapuka ran up to the lender and was on terms with Inglis as they passed the mile and n-half post, with Tui Cakobau. Grenadier, and Chanteuse following in that order. Ngapuka had taken charge at. the home turn. and. drawing out in the run to the post, finished un a winner by two lengths from Tui Cakobau. which was three parts or a length in front of Dunborve. (irenadier was close up, fourth, and Inglis fifth, with I‘aritutu last. Time, 1.42. Paritutu was favourite. SYLVIA HANDICAP of 150sovs. Distance, xsi furlongs. T. H. Lowry’s br c Meriwa, 2yrs. by Merriwee Lady Helen. 5.3 (Buchanan) I Sir Geo. Clifford’s ch c Sharpshooter. 2yrs, by Clauranald —Weathereye. 7.8 (Jones) 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond's br g Idealism. 2yrs, by Birkenhead—ldeal, 7.7 (Wilson) . . 3 Also started: Roselike. 7.2 (Monk); Royal Scotland. 7.0 (Brown); Lady Doon. 6.12 (Deeley); Fighting Fish, 6.12 (Price); Exealibur, G.lO (Chapman). Fighting Fish was first to move, followed by Idealism and Sharpshooter, the latter taking charge a« they crossed the top stretch. with Roselike, Excalibur. and as his nearest attendants. Sharp shooter still had charge when the distance was reached, but a little flirt her on Meriwa put in bis claim, and gradually wearing down the leader, won comfortably at the finish by half a length from Sharpshooter, which was half a length in front of Idealism. Fighting Fish was fourth, and Roselike last. Time, 1.17 3-5. Meriwa was favourite. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP of sOosovs. Distance, one mile and a-quarter. L. Coleman's ch g Leonator, syrs, by Seaton Delaval —St. Margaretta, 6.9 (Buchanan) 1 A. M. Coombes, b c, Master Soult, 3yrs, by Soult I.adv Hester. 5.13 (Brown) .. 2 M. McLean’s eli g Celtic, syrs. by Seaton Delaval St. Margaretta. 6.9 (Price) 3 Also started: Carl Rosa, 8.1 (Deeley). am’ Bully, 6.7 (Chapman). Downfall was scratched. The field raced in line for about a fur long, when Leonator went to the front, and, going out of the straight, was right in froiH of Master Soult. and then ♦•nine Bully am! Celtic together, with Carl Rosa last. L<-> nator still maintained his advantage as they raced along the back and across the to » stretch, tile positions of the others being unaltered. At the distance Leonator had drawn further away. and. although Master Soult held out to the bitter end. he could make no impression on Ihe leader, whh won with a bit in hand by two and a-half lengths. Celtic was five lengths further back third, just in front of Bully and <’arl Rosa*, ’rime, 2.8 3-5. Master Soult was f i vouritc. The times for the various stages of the race, kindly supplied by Mr A. Kohn, (he official timekeeper, were as follows: 1 furlong. 14 2-ss; 2 furlongs, 275; 3 furlongs. 39 4 ss; 4 furlongs, 49 3 ss; 5 furlongs. 1.4 4-5; 6 furlongs. 1.17 4-5; mile ami a quarter, 2.8 35. FOURTEENTH ROYAL STAKES of 500 sovs. Distance, six furlongs. G. D. Greenwood’s b f Armlet. 3yrs, by Menschikoff Armilia. 8.8 (Donovan) 1 Trustees A. M. Coombes’ br c Elysian, 2yrs, 7.1 (Brown) ~ Sir G. Clifford’s b c Broadsword, 2 years, 7.5 (F. E. Jones) 3 Also Stat ted: Coromandel, 8.6 (Jenkins). Broadsword was a bit fractious M the posand. when the barrier lifted, lost s v era) lengths. Coromandel was first to find his feet, but when a furlong was covered Armlet was in front, and had charge as they crossed the top stretch, where Broadsword ran up into second position, ami us they passed the mile and a half post, was on terms with Armlet, the pair turning for home together. When fairly in line for the post, Armlet shook off her younger rival, and finishing up lire (ask In good style, won by a length and a half from Elysian, wbhh got through n< \j thrails, and beat the favourite, which did not run generously when called U(;on for his effort, by a head. Time, 1.15 2-5. Broadsword wits favourite.

1 ' . vhit H •Vi:un rs of the rac»: rime. IS'.G Bloodshot, by Maxim, x.tf .. "i i6j loth Gohl Medallist, by Medal- ..... . Iio "- 1 IflJ IKS-Cold Medallist, by Medallion. „ 8 U ■ 1 I« ISW Screw Cuu, by Ilob-hkhw, 7.3 1 174 t'.iut Screw Gun, by lloli-hkiss. KG I IB 2-B IS>J! Renown, by lire idnouy.ht, U.2 1 13 !■* IL'O2 Royal Artillery, by Hotch- ... „, kiSK . W - 2 I l.«J.< King Lug. by Stepniak, 7.5 1 16# 1904 Machine Gun. by Hotchkiss I 15 3 5 JVlkr Noctuiforni, by Multiform «-5 I is IIHIG Cuneiform, by Multiform, 8.9 1 14 25 li:<»7 Zimmerman, by Birkenhead, „ „. 3 - 2 X 15 4-B 11)08 l lcetfoot, by Chturamild, 7.5 1 15 13 1909 Armlet, by Menschikoff. 8.8 115 25 AUCKLAND HURDLE RACE of 2OOsov«, Two miles* VS S. Davidson's rh g Reservoir, aged, by Jet d’Eau — Cartouche, 'lO.ll (Jones) 1 J. 11. Howe’s blk g Creusot, aged, 9.0 (O’Brien) 2 R. Hannon's b g Hautapu, uged, 12.6 (Brady) 8 Also started: Luscombe, 11.0 (Percival); Waihekau. 9.12 (Deerey). \\ hen the first fence was reached, Hautapu had assumed command, the order of the others being Waihekau, Luscutnbe, Reservoir. and Creusot. Hautapu had an advantage of about three lengths as they crossed Jhe tup stietch, but when the stand was reached, Waihekau was within half a ix ngtii of him. while the otherg had closed up again considerably. Hautapu drew out again in the run along the back, but at the hurdle at the four-furlong post lais combe was at his girths, and the pair raced in close company ior the home turn, where Reset voir and Creusot were cluse handy* At the last fence Restrvuir assumed command. ami stalling off a strong challenge by Cruesot, won by three Icjigtfis. Hautapu was a length further back third, and Waihekau last. Time, 3.55. Reservoir was favourite. NEWMARKET HANDICAP of 375sovs. Distance, six furlongs. W. C. Ring's b h Wauchope, by Freedom Black Watch, 4yrs, 7.7 (Wilson) 1 In McLeod’s br g Tamainupo, 4yrs, 8.3 (Deeley) 2 Sir George Clifford’s ch f Flitaway, 3yrs, 7.9 (Jones) 3 Taruia and Miss Winnie were the first to move, the former taking charge, and going through the cutting she was showing the way to Gold I*acc and Flitaway, and then followed Miss Winnie, Cambrian, and Wauchope. Crossing the top stietch Gold I.a< e and Flitaway were on terms wit|l Taiina, and as they tuiuei for home, Flitaway had a slight advantage, but Wauchope, Cambrian, and Tamainupo all improved their positions. At the distance, Flitaway was in front, bat a little further on Taruainupo headed her, and looked all over a winner, but tailed to stall off a late run by Wauchope, which gut up on the inside and uou by a neck. Flitaway was two and a-half lengths away tliird; then followed Royal Soult ami Devonport, the last pair being Miss Winnie and Cambrian. Time 1.1.’>. Royal Soult was favourite. AUCKLAND I’EATIs of 32."sovs, Distance one mile and a-balf. T. H. Lowiy's blk g Bobrikoff, 4yrs, by Finland Gossip, 811 (Davwq .. 1 I lon. J. D. Ormond's b h Zitumermau, svrs, 9.4 (Jones) 2 1). Muraghnu’s b g Master I cl ival, <> yrs. 9.1 (Brown) 3 The field were despatched on even terms* Zimmerman at once going to the front, and he showed the way past th<* stand, a length < lenr of - Bobrikofi, with Maester Delaval a similar distance away last. Zimmerman had a couple of lengths advantage as they went along the back, where Master Delaxal was on terms with Bobrikoff. Ziiuiuermnu was indulged in the lead fill half a mile from borne, when the favourite ran up to him, a ini after racing with him for a furlong, drew away un euteiing the straight, eventually winning in a canter by three lengths from Zimmerman, which beat Master Delaval a neck. Time 2.38 2-5. 1 lie Hnu'S for the various stages of ths ravc.( supplied by Mr A. Kohn, were as follows: 3 furlongs 41 2-ss, 1 furlongs 54 2-’»s, 5 furlongs 1.3 2-ss. 6 furlongs 1.20 3-5», 7 furlongs 1.34 1-56, 1 mile 1.47 3-ss, mllert 2.38 A ss. GREV HANDICAP, uf 1(H) e-ovs. timce. five furlongs. W. (’. Bing's b g Hohungatahi, 3 yrs. Freedom 7.9 (Price! 1 A Grattan’s ch m Grizelle. 6 vr«, St. Clements Fan, 7 0 (Greenwood) .... 2 E. Jones' b g Keepstep, aged. Humpipe Keepstep. 7.11 (Brady) 3 Also stxir!»•<]. .M k Time. 9.1 (Buchanan); Tattoo, (Ke’iati); Rural.t. X. 4 (Pearson); Miss Advance. 8 3 (Jenkins); Hxial Rock, 7.9 (I»<-elc>»: Biddy Currar, 7 6 (Regbir); Mentira. 7.1 Klainsfurd.i; Explosive, 7.0 (Killieki: Frecvutn. 6.13 (Brown); Hoanga. 6.13 (Rub*on); Hine Rocket. 6.13 (Cbxipman); l iving Soult. (i. 13 (Wiisoii); Heathen. 0 13 (Reid); Zinnia, 6.13 (C. Browu); t’cggy Pride. 6.13 (.Monk). Hohungatahi shot to the front when the barrier lifted, and made the running acrosfl the top stretch, just clear of a bunched let, which was hold by KeepstejK llobungatahi s’Hh bad charge ns they turned fov home, where the field closed up. At the distance H<»liuh ;< tah I still had c harge, and, sucres* fid I > stalling off challenges by Grlzollc, Kfopstrp. Peggy Pride. Explosive, 11: id Proc vat a, won by a length, with half a length l»e:w»■ n second and third. Ttmt\ 1.2 l itLs. Hard Ro k was gavourite.

HAWKES BAY J.C. MEETING.

NAPIER, Friday. The Hawke’* Bay Jockey (’tub’s summer meeting was opened at Hastings to-day in fine weather, and before a large attendance. The course was in excellent order, and the total isn't or return for the day was £7831, uh against £8675 last year. Eight book makers were licensed. The results are:—■ Aotea Hurdles. ■Coy 1, I iopporotln 2, Commander 3. Won easily by a length A great race between second and third. Time, 3.’41. Scratched: Waikareuo. Grandstand Handicap. North Head 1, Chamois 2, Erl King 3. All started. Won oil tiie way by two lengths, a length separating the second and third. Time, 1.16 Scurry Hack. Waoriki 1, Oia Pinsent 2, Cockatoo 3. All started. Won by a length, the same distance between second ami third. Time 1.3. PR ESH►ENT’S HANDICAP of Isosovs. Ono mile and a-quarter. C. L. I.rigor’s <-h li California. 4yrs, by San Fran Dazzle, 9.10 (D. Kemp) .’. 1 lion. J. D. Ormond's Wood hey. 8.6 (G. Manning) 2 C. Kingston's Lainsdorlf, 6.7 (it. Ilallinan) 3 Also started: I'enuku, 7.8; Loiret, 7.8; IDardaniis 7.0. California won by ft neck •Lainsdorlf was a good third. Time 2.8 15 OTATARA HURDLES of TOsoys. One mile • and three-quarters. LA J. Ellingham’s b g Hipporotla aged. by St. Hippo Gi rofla. 9.13 ([>.’ Watt) I J Munn’s Gold Bust, 11.3 (Jerry O'Connell) 2 ■V O’Neill's Coy, 9.0 (W. Kirk) 3 Also started: Monarque, 10.8; Rawhiti, 9.0; Waikareao, 9.0. Rawhiti was first to fihdw out, but was quickly supplanted by Coy. At the hurdle at the entrance to the straight Rawhiti came down. Hipporofla headed Gold Dust at the back, and no further change took place, the former winning by three lengths. Coy was a good 'third. Time, 3.22. rrWO YEAR OLD HANDICAP of 80.S0VS. Four furlongs. E J. Watts’ hr c Bally Shannon, by Merrlwee —The Shannon, 8.1 (D. Kemp) 1 11 Gooseman’s Perhaps, 7.3 (F. Hutchinson) 2 A F .Douglas' Seraphic, 7.0(F. Hallman) 3 Also started: Ideate, 7.10; Ar loin, 7.7 carried 7.9); Composed, 7.7; Fairy Gold, 7.7; Ultimatum, 7.7; Reformist, 7.3. Bally tthunnon was in front all the way and won by a length. Perhaps beat Seraphic on the porft for second honours. Time, 50 4-ss. FLYING HACK HANDICAP of 7Osovs. Six furlongs. •A R. White’s b g Waipriki, syrs, by ■Waiuku Primula, 7.12 (E. Lowe) - . I Hon. J. D. Ormond’s North Pole, 8.2 (G. Manning) 2 T. Butler’s Andrew Mack, 8.4 (W. Kirk) 3 Also started:. My Darling, 7.5; Sir Possible, 7.0. Waioriki won by half-a-length. Andrew Mack was a good third. Time, I. 1-5. NEW YEAR HANDICAP of SOsovs. Seven t ■ fprlopgs. G P Donhefiy's* b f ‘Gold Treasure, A 3yrs, by GokE-’R’epfr- Pearl Shot, 7.7 (A. Rae) t Cameron ami Fairbrot tier's Seatondale, 8.0 (W. Kirk' '. 2 J S. O'Neill’s Highden. 7.9 (E. Lowe) 3 Also shirted: MAftyrhiui. 9.4; Berongaria, 7.9; Millenial. 7.7. Gohl Treasure won by a ienglh, Highden being a couple of lengths away, third. Time, 7.28 2-5. NAPIER, Knnday. The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s summer meeting was concluded at Hastings yesterday, bpfore a good attendance. The weather was fine, but very windy. The tola lisa tor returns amounted to £7490. as against £8356 last year, making a total of £15,321 for the-meeting, as compared with £17,025 for the corresponding meeting of the previous year. Eight bookmakers ,were licensed yesterday. The bookmakers’ tees for the meeting amounted to £328. The results are; Summer Handicap of 140sovs, distance. Once round. Hon. J. I>. Ormond's b in iWoodhey. 4yrs, by Birkenhead —Goyt, 8.4 (E. 1/owe), 1; E. J. Watt’s Musketry, 812 (I). Kemp), 2; W. J. McLean's Loiret, 7.5 (W. Kirk). 3. Also started: Venuku 7.3, ijlardanus 6.7 (carried 6.11), Lamsdorf 6.7. iWoodhoy shot to the front at the start, land maintained her advantage to the finish, winning easily by three lengths. Time, 1.50. Nursery Handicap of 7Osovs, distance, 5 furlongs. -Hon. J. D. Ormond’s br c Ideate, by Birkenhead—ldea. 7.7 (11. Watson). 1; R. Gdoseman’s Perhaps, 7.7 (F. Hutchinson), 2; I’. Neagle’s Theoaore, 8.6 (W. Kirk). 3. Also started: Bridge 7.7, JMeremore 7.7, Seraphic 7.2, Ultimatum 7.6, Axiom 7.6 (carried 7.9), Reformist 7.0. Ideate shot out from the barrier and won by a length and a half, a length between second and third. Time, 1.3 2-5. Epsom Handicap of 70sovs, distance, once round. A. R. G. Bcatson's ch g Waikaraka, Gyrs, by Waiuku Mistrel, 12.6 (owner), 1; J. S. O’Neill's Highden, 11.8 (Mr .1 Allen), *4; G. P Donnelly’s El Dorado, 11.0 (Mr W. Cat launch). 3. Also started: Oakbourue 11.0. Waikaraka won by a head, a neck separating second and third. Time, 1.56 2-5. Matapiro Hack Handicap of TOsovs, distance seven furlongs. A. R. 'l'. Jones* br g Sir Possible, .“.yrs, by The Possible Lady •Helen, 7.0 (E. Lowe). 1; E. J. Watts Parable, 7.3 (M. Fraser), 2; Hon J. D. Ormond's North Pole. 8.3 (D. Kemp), 3. Also Started: Spate 8.10. Roseiethe 7 13. My 'Darling 7.0, Robin Link ,7.0. Sir Possible won by three parts of a length. Parable .was half a length in front of North Pole. Time, 1.30 45. Roseiethe stumbled and 4091 her rider a few yards from the post, iobin Link doing the same after passing the post. The stewards held an inquiry as to the cause of Roseiethe falling, and decided that the fall was the result of an accident, there being no foul riding. January Handicap of HOhovs, distance, 7 furlongs.— Cameron ami Fairbrother's b h •Seatondale, 4yrs. by Seaton Delaval—lnnisfail. 7 13 (W. Kirk). 1; Hon. J I). Ormond's Marty Hum, 810 (D. Kemp), 2; J. H. fondale won comfortably by a length. Highdea wmB a good th Rd. Time, L. 4&

RANGITIKEI RACING CLUB’S MEETING. A RIDER DISQUALIFIED. PALMERSTON NORTH. Friday. The opening day of Hie Rangitikei Raring <’’lull’s Summer Meeting was held to-day in tine weather. The attendance was about the average. The course was in good order. A protest was lodged against Maidi, winner of the Hack Hurdles, for alleged crossing, and, after consideration, the committee awarded the stakes to the second horse. Dull. F. Whitehouse, rider of Maidi was disqualified during the pleasure of the club. The totalisator receipts were £BlB3, compared with £9464 last year. Six bookmakers were present. The results are: — Scott Memorial Handicap. — Mussel I 1, Ballarat 2, Advantage 3. Also started: Lo thair and Contour. Maiden Huck Handicap.—Strategist 1, Milan 2, Merry Messenger 3. Also started: Newport, Moonbail, Sea wind, Toanga, Castiglione. Ohakea Hurdles.—Lull 1. Belario 2. Tondcrghie 3. Also started; Capulet, Yosaml. Carnarvon Hack Handicap.— Longner 1, Rcoseve.c 2. Debouaire 3. Also started:* Cute Chase Mab. Rangitikei Cup. — Apa 1. Waitapu 2, Nova 3. Also started: Arclight, Carissima. Railway Hack Hurdles.—Dull 1. Leolanter 2. Also started: Moose, Maidi, Sedgemoor. Maidi finished first, tint was disqualified for crossing in the straight. The others fell. Makowliai Welter.—Merrie Zealand I. Sir Autriih 2, Rosegrove 3. Pukenui Welter. — North East 1, Shannon Lass 2, Zoraida 3. Also started: Anemone. Goodwin Park, Ruemae. Kiwi. MARTON, Sunday. There was a gale blowing for the concluding day of the Rangitikei racea. The attendance was large, and the going good. The totalisator returns for the two days weie £13,833, as against £17,150 last year. The results are: — Saudon Hurdles. — Xavier I, Tondergliie 2, Paparaehi 3. Also started: Capulet. Won by half-a-length. Time 2.57 3-5. KHleymoon Hack. — Bonnie Doon 1, Cute 2, Roosevelt 3. Also ran: Shannon Lass, Zoreida, Goodwin Park, Kiwi. Won by a neck. Time 1.21 2-5. Greatford Stakes. — Ecologne 1, Carissma 2, Roosevelt 3. Also ran: Apa, Waitapu, Aiclight. Won easily by three lengths. Time 1.45 4-5. Tramway Hack Hurdles. — Maidi 1. Belario 2. Sedgmoor 3. Yosomi also started, but fell. Maidi won easily by a length. Time Welter Handicap. —• Rosegrove 1, Mussel 2, Toa Tuhi 3. Parewanui Hack Scurry. — Genuine 1, Castiglione 2, Marton 3. ♦ ♦ ♦ WHANGAREI R.C. SUMMER MEETING. Tlq? following ..handicaps have? been declared by Mr J Chadwick for the opening day of the above meeting, which takes place on January S'?— Railway Handicap, six furlongs.—Nervine 9.11, Discoverer 9.6, Paul Beaver 8.7. Luros 8.3, Wairuhe 7.13, Denbies 7.11, Wha kapopota 7.9, Sapper 7.9, Lady Sperry 7.5, Lochlea 7.21, National League 7.0, Alannali 7.0, Hoanga 6.12. Kensington Welter Handicap, one mile.— Discoverer 11.5, Wellcast 10.0, Luros 9.13, Gipsy Queen 9.7, Sweet Marie 9.0. Hurdle Handicap, one mile and a half.— Waihekau 10.13, Franklyn 10.11, Sam Paulo 10-0, Rotoiti 9.13, Mozart 9.12, Mawhiti 9.9, Midcyr 9.9, Peter Simple 9.8, Laddie 9.7, Lady Lanta 9.6. Kotiti 9.4, Corporal 9.4, I/oehard 9.0, Swagsman 11. 9.0, Aletta 9.0, Stroller 9.0, Quebec 9.0. ' Whangarei Cup. one mile and 240 yards.— Sweet Alice 9.7, Haldane 9.4, Star Rose 9.2, Nervine 8.13, Mnnapouri 8.9, Hard Rock 8.6, Ix>rd Seaton 8.5, Jolly Tar 7.9, Tui Kitua 7.8, Franklyn 7,8, Luros 7.5, Kaita.ngata 7.5, Aureole 7.4, Puhipuhi 7.3, T/ady Helen 7.2, Biddy Curran 7.0, Quebec 6.12. Settlers’ Handicap, six furlongs.—Discoverer 9.13, Paul Beaver 8.13, Luros 8.10, Gipsy Queen 8.7. Denbies 8.4, Highland Fling 8.3. Whakafupoto 8.2, Sapper 8.2, St. George 7.12, Lady Sperry 7.12, Miss Jes- . mond 7.9, Regain 7.9, Lochlea 7.4, Mataliane 7.4, Hoanga 7.0. Publicans’ Purse Handicap, one mile.— Nervine 9.6, Discoverer 9.0, Jolly Tar 8.3, Franklyn 8.0, Luros 7.10, Corporal 7.2, Highland Fling 7.2, Sweet Marie 6.11. Flying Handicap, six furlongs.—Sweet Alice 9.13, Haldane 9.8, Discoverer 8.13, iManapouri 8.13, Hard Rock 8.10, Lord Seaton 8.10. Jolly Tar 8.1, Tui Kitua 7.13. Paul Beaver 7.13, Frontino 7.11, Luros 7.10, Kaitangata 7.10, Puhipuhi 7.9, Aristos 7.8, Mozart 7 G. Lady Ellen 7.4, Highland Fling 7.2, Nukutawhiti 7.0. ♦ ♦ ♦ POVERTY BAY APPEAL CASE. The following decisions have been given in the matter of the appeal by the Poverty Bay Turf Club against the decision of the Hawke’s Bay Metropolitan Committee in refusing to uphold the decision of the stewards of the Poverty Bay Turf Club to disqualify B. Deeloy for the period of six months for his riding of Andrew Mack in the Wakanae Handicap on the 30th day of October, 1908, and in upholding the appeal of the said B. Dooley in respect of the said matter, ami in refusing to confirm the decision of the stewards of the Poverty Bay Turf Club to disqualify the owner (J. Struthers) and the horse (Andrew Mack). We have hoard and considered the appeal of the Poverty Bay Turf Club in this matter. Ist.—We are of opinion that it was open to the Hawke’s Bay Metropolitan Committee to hear the appeal to it, inasmuch as Deeley was sentenced for “not riding his horse out," which we decide to be a question of opinion, and not "a question of fact," under rule 7 of part XXXI., of the Rules of Racing.

2nd. —Th.it. hi view of the difference in distances and weights in the two races in which Andrew Mack and Tariua met, ami in view of other performances of the two horses, their form in these races could not. be regarded as inconsistent or suspicious. 3rd.—That no confirmatory evidence has been produced tending to show any motive for Deeley’s alleged malpractice. We therefore concur in the decision of the Hawke’s Bay Metropolitan Committee, and dismiss the appeal of the Poverty Bay Turf Club in all its particulars. We direct the deposit in this case to be returned. (Signed) GEORGB CLIFFORD. R C. EARLE. GEO. PALMER. ♦ ♦ ♦ WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB S MEETING. MAST E RTO N. Frida y. The Wairarapa Racing Club’s meeting was held at Tauherenikau to-day in tine weather. The going was fast, and the total isa tor receipts were £9132. The results are:— Maiden Hack, five furlongs.—Rock Ferry i. vnrtstmas 2, Teku 3. Also started: Humpty-Dumpty, Leahora, Vinco, Pukewai, Psyche, Waroareware. Time, 1.3. Tuhitaratara Handicap, six furlongs. - Tumut 1. Iranui 2, Maiora 3. Also started: Simplex and Tupono. Time, 1.15 3-5 Rimutaka Handicap, one mile ami a distance.—Osiris 1. Tangeroa .2, Diplomatic 3. Also started: Lucretius, No Trumps, Lerida, Time, 1.55 4-5. Nursery Handicap, four furlongs. — Aetna 1, Kiltie Lass 2, Royal Guard 3. Also started: Sea Queen and Gold Top. Time, 49s Wairarapa Cup, one mile and a-quarter.— White Lie (W. Ayre) 1, Merrie Rose 2, Sandstream 3. Also started: Waipaku, Moloch, Sunbonnet, Silken Rein, Prism. Gaelic. Won by a neck. Time, 2.8. Pukio Handicap, six furlongs. — Morri* vonia 1, Lochiela 2, Conqueror 3. Also started: Warlock. Purukau, Blue Bell, Swallow. Time, 1.15 2-5. Reynold's Welter, seven furlongs. — Wliarekura 1. Emataari 2. Wallethe 3. Also started: Aberration and Skye. Time, 1.28. Mokau Hack Welter, seven furlongs.—• Knight Commander 1, Kelso 2, Firstrate 3. Also started: Sealer, Oblivion, Glen, Retinue, Strahan, Utuatu. Time, 1.30. MASTERTON, Sunday The Wairarapa Racing Club’s meeting was concluded yesterday in tine but windy weather. The 'totalizators investments amounted to £7824, as against £9182 last year, making a total of £17,096, as compared with £19,310 for the previous meeting. Twelve bookmakers .. were present. The results iare:— Juvenile Handicap, five furlongs.—Royal Guard ,1, Sea Queen 2, Remission 3. ; Tawaha Hack Handicap, seven furlo.ngs.— Osiris 1, Merravonia 2, Lucretius 3. Racing Chib Handicap, one mile and <a distance. —Moloch, 8.0 (A. Wa'tsoa). 1; -Iranui, 8.9 (Ryan), 2; Skye, G.lO (S. Reid), 3. Also started: Wallet lie, Waipaku. Aberration, Sauds treem,. Sunbonnet. Merrie Rose/ • Silken ...Rein, Passive, Mabaari. Won by a head. Time, 1.57 4-5. WhatOpapa Hack Welter, one mile — Tangeroa 1, Knight Commander 2, Diplomatic 3. Ruamahanga Hack Handicap, five furlongs.—Kock Ferry 1. To Ru 2, Swallow 3Russell Welter, seven furlongs.—Prism 1, Simplex 2, Aboriginal 3. . , Pirinoa Hack Handicap, six furlongs.— iMerrie Christmas. 1, Vinco 2, .Splash 3. ‘ Rawiri Handicap, five furlongs.—Lochiela + + + KAMO RACES. WIIANGAREI, Friday. There was a large attendance at the Kamo Hack Raring Club Summer Meeting held to-day. Following arc the results: — Handicap Hurdles, 1J miles. —Lady Lanta 1, Lochard 2, Peter Simple 3.' Malden Handicap, six furlongs. — Ix»ck Lea 1, Highland Fling 2, Irish Girl 3. Time, 1.20 1-5. Kamo Handicap Cup, one and quarter mile.—Quebec 1, Sweet Marie 2, Shrewsbury 3. Time, 2.26 2-5. A splendid finish, the field being bunched. Farmers’ Hack, ! one mile.—Lochard 1, Denbies 2, Miss Ida 3. A protest was lodged against Lochard, but was not lallowed. Time, 1.58. Publicans’ Purse Handicap, six furlongs.— Discoverer 1, Wairuhe 2, Luros 3. Time, I. Handicap Trot, 2 miles.—Rufus 1, Mr. Dooley 2, Young Regal 3. Hack Handicap, seven furlongs.—Lock Lea 1,. Waiata 2, Matahana collided with a fence, and the jockey sustained slight concussion. The horse was badly cut. ♦ ♦ ♦ AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUBS SUMMER MEETING. FIRST DAY r . MAIDEN TROT HANDICAP of 30*0vs One mile and a-half. I'l. Grotty’s br g Haldane, 3vrs 15s (Crotty) . | W. F. Baker’s br g Tarpot., syrs, 15s (Baker, Junr.) ; 2 C. R. Leigh’s b m Minnie B, aged, 15s (Mabee) 3 Also started: Papanui, Gs; Belle Gray, 13s; Orakei, 15s; Wild Nell. 18s. KI>DN HANDICAP TROT of Ilssovs. One mile -and a half. G. Robinson’s b h Cas’tawky, aged. 225, (Scott) : ..... t 11. Gladding’s b g Albert Edward, aged, 19s (Crotty) 2 W. Bayers’ b g Waltokauri, aged, scratch (Hird) 3 Also started: Agnes B, 13s, lamia G. 17s, Green Lavender 21s, Janitor 225. • Bert 225.

PONY CUP HANDICAP of 100 BOVS. SII and a half furlongs. ■ rr J «j2 <, “ ay ’ s b 111 Mistime, 4yrs, 713 (L. Wilson) £ c - Money’s ch 111 Imprimus, byre, 9.6 (Buchanan) .......7 2 T. Davis’ b m Waihou, aged, 7.11 (Pearson ) g Isidy o F«n r s te 7.i) ® ® l2 - AUCKLAND TROTTING CUP HAND!Al of 200sovs. Distance 2 miles. i A a s? O,ls b e Scotia, 5s (Orange) t J iirsei) < ) rn,iih S gl S Woodbury, 7s (lieuT ’xm’ tle ? s . b ! B Cavalier, 16s (Baker) 3 , Al .®° .atarted: Viscount 2s, Autocrat 7s. hosier 8s Robex Ss, Tableau 12b, Bogey HarniJf'if t,o '’e 14 «- Miss Dunmore 15s, J!'}!" 1 * 1 r l , i J*? u 1 «”*> Huon Leal 16b. MIDDLE-CLASS HANDICAP TROT of 70 sovs, one mile and a half. T. Kemp’s ch g Nelson, aged, 7s (Petrin) L H. s. Canham's erm g Bert, aged, Os (Canham) . 2 R. Nlcboll’s erm m Miss ' Vol’a’.' aced' Is (Crotty) ’ j r> A J SO . , s4arted: o. Y.O. scratch, ban 13s, orakei 13s. r GREAT NORTHERN TROTTING HANDI- „ . CAP of lOOsovs, one mile. o A ™ lta S e ’s br m Susie Hue, dvrs. Os (Orange) ’ , C. W. Buckman s b g Barmeguie, syrs, 7s (Hird) ’ 2 J eJ l 7ir Co ‘?' i ? l! s , gr g Woodbury,’ aged, 6s (llendiiksen) 3 n« A V°q St idl e<1 r : * Ia P I le "-ood is,’ John’ Haloid V.b. 108, Lady Love 10s, Rosie Wilkes WAITEMXTA TROT HANDICAP, of 50 SOVS, 11 mile. A- Watts' b li Le Rosier, aged, by La Rue — Rosebud, 7g £ Mrs Het belt’s b ’g Duke c, ' aged.’ ’ iis 2 ?,.V r . g B °S e >’. a ged, 12s 3 St. HKLIER s HANDICAP TROT Of 76 , . eovs - One mile. -• y Lecky’s blk g Manderene. 2vrs, bv kot'val—Eiami, 12s (Gladding) 1 Baker)’ * b ’ “ged, 12s (.1. R. ° bert) lbei tS b S C ' alenso - “ged. 8s (Her’. Also started: Kohine 3s, Rosie Wilkes' Irish Molly Ills, Pukerimu 10s M **’ SECOND DAY. SECOND MAIDEN HANDICAP TROT _. r 30sovs. One mile. W los (Crotty/'. 0 "?'. . b . 1k ,.“. W ’(He“dHekseur’ S . bV . 2 ■P. Turnbull’s gr m Maud "b. "iis (Orange) 3 h^ IN r n ta !'! et,: Albe ' l 11 " Norringtoit Ils, Belie Gray Us, Orakei Us, Minnie B. EPSOM HANDICAP TROT of lOOsOvs One mile, and a half. A. Watts’ b h Lc Rosier, scratch (Hamilton) , .’... t i C. Raker's br g lago, 21s (Baker). ... r ; Brady’s b m Agues R, ij S (Lowe).... .3 Also started: W'nitekauri Is, Harold Huon 9s, Miss Dunmore 10s, and Qrebu' Lavender 21s. t/ .- . j. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Fiyar.’ furlongs. J. Murphy's ch h ‘Octoroon, syrs. by Me.nschikoflf—-The Slave, 8.9 (Brady).. 1' JJ JJ‘ ri ‘ s , bv 111 Gleirora, 8.8 (MeCombe) 2 C. Mooney’s ch m Imprimus, svrs, (Buchanan) 3 Also started: Mistime 5.9, Quadroon 8.9; : Talepitcher 8.6, Carmania 7.11, Peggy Pride 7.2, Lady Ferris 6.11. SUMMER TROTTING CUP HANDICAP of lOOsovs; distance 2 miles. J. Parson’s l> g Scotia, ser. (Orange).. L Mrs N. Hill’s b g Viscount. Is (Gritty) « E. J.- Carthew’s blk m Kohine, 14« (Paul) 3 Also stalled: Woodbury, 4s; Robek 7s; All Night 9s; Little Paul Ils; Bogey 14s; Happy 15s; Huon Leal and 0.Y.0. 16s TRAMWAY HANDICAP TROT of 40sovs. One mile and a-half. IL Hendriksen’s br c Papanui, 3yrs, by Wildwood—D.l.C., 9s. (Ileudriksen). . 1 G. Robinson’s b h Castaway, aged, 7s. (Scott) 2 iW. F. Baker’s br g Tarpbt, syrs., 13s. (J. R. Baker) 8 Also started: Pukerimu, 55.; Bert, Ils.; Dan, 155.; Mikado. 155.; Orakei. 15s. CLASS TROT HANDICAP of lOOsovs. One mile. W. A. Scott’s blk g V.S., aged, by Viking —:Sylph, 10s (Scott) v I C. W. Buckman’s b g Barmeguie, syr«,‘ 6s (Hird) 2 €. R. Leigh’s b g John Harold, aged, 7s (Mabee) 3 Also started: Maplewood, Is; Susie Hue, 4s; Rosebud. 8. DOMINION HANDICAP TROT of 50sovs. One mile. J. G. Lecky’s blk g Manderene, 2yrs, by Norval —Eland, 7s (GRidduig) I B. McGregor’s ch m Rosie Wilkes, 6y«s, 8s (Orange) .’ 2 11. S. Canham’s er g Bert, aged, 14s 1 (Canham) ...i 3 Also started: Rosebud, 2s. DASH HANDICAP TROT of lOOsovs One mile and a-half. R. Millen’s blk m Lady Love, aged, by Lynbrook—Kola, Ils (Millon) 1 R. A. Sheppard’s b m Princess Ena, Gyrs, scratch (Sheppard) 2 G. Herbert’s b g Colehso, aged, 19s (Herbert 3 Also started: Viscount, 2s; Tableau, 10s; Cavalier, 10s; Green Lavender, 225. ♦ + ♦ VICTORIAN RACING CLUB, MELBOURNE, January L At the V.R.C. meeting to-day at Fleming ton the principal events resulted ns foltows: — Standish HAdfcap, six furlongs: Dunolly 1, Dhobi 2, Late Hours 3. Dunoliy won by a head, a neck .separating the second and third horses. Time,. Im. 15$a. Bagot Handicap, one mile and a half: Le Jeune 1, Nußhka 2, Monttress 3. In a great race home heads separated th* placed horses. Time, 2m. 37Js.