Turf Gossip.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIX, Issue 1, 1 January 1913, Page 10

Turf Gossip.

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WHALEBONE.

RACING FIXTURES

January 1 and 2—Auckland Racing Club’s Summer. December 31 and January I—Grey mouth J.C. Summer: January 1 and 2 —Hawke’s Bar J.C. Summer January 1 and 2—-Vincent J.C Annual. January 1 and 2 —Marton J.C. Summer. January 1 and 2 —Wairarapa R.C. Summer. January 1 and 2—Stratford R.C. Annual. January 2 and 3—Southland R.C.- Summer. January 2 and 3 —North Otago J.C. Summer. January 3 and 4 —Westland R.C. Midsummer. January B—Wairio J.C. Annual. !<’. Davis now holds a record which will not be easily beaten. lie is the only trainer who has trained the winner of the •N.Z. Cup, Auckland- Cup,- aad GreaCNorthorn Foal Stakes who has also ridden 'fiie winner of those events. The now Southern trainer rode Dottie, the first, mare to win the Auckland Cup, to victory in that event. Probably no favourite for the Auckland Cup has ever given such a disappointing display as did Masterpiece on Thursday. The track watchers were generally agreed that Sir George Clifford s horse had done e solid preparation, and it is safe to say no horse looked better. There were no flash gallops to give the impression that the race had been left on the track, but all his tasks were of the solid order, and his poor showing was one of those surprises so often connected with racing.

Al present one does not know how far the 'duties of tlie stipendiary .stewards extend, but even if they have no power, it is to be sincerely hoped that they will make some recommendation inr respect to the time horses are sent out of the paddock. At present it is little short, of scandalous that the competitors are compelled to be out on th> racing track waiting for the start for anything up to three quarters of an hour (including the time that elapses before thej’ are dispatched), and-itHs really time some stand was taken iu the mailer. The first concern of Hie authorities should be for the actual racing,’ but, unfortunately,, the impression is growing that the machine is the first consideration. Much is mijde of the fact that the outside public should get ti chance to see the horses; but that is nonsense, . for one has only to watch the betting, to , see that those outside the enclosure start betting long before the horses reach the birdcage, ami often there are thousands of tickets on the 10/ -machine before one is registered inside. . What good anyone can Iget from watching the preliminaries in nine cases out of ten is hard to Understand, and a good illustration of this came under the writer’s notice on Friday. A wellknown sport, who is classed as an exceptionally shrewd man, informed me that he bad intended to back both Bobrikoff and Don Quex, but did not like the way they /went in their preliminaries. Ilu-ndredt* of horses just scratch along when going slow, but when warmed up are different animals. There are certainly times when one can pick a horse out as having no chance, but

<in .ninety per cent of the races a horse i« backed because of a tip from a bit of »< <«>y who probably knows nothing .at all about it, or because one’s grandmother dreamt it, or a hundred and one different causes, and the preliminaries have little Or nothing to do with it. Numbers of tlie public may consider themselves good judges and all that sort of thing, and consider it a great hardship if they are not Allowed to view the horses for ha I fan hour or so; but the curtailing of this privilege is not half as big a hardship as tiiat inflicted on both horses and riders in compelling them to walk about iji a high stale of excitement for some tune, either in the broiling sun, pelting rain, or biting wind. The Auckland Haring Club,-as the foremost Club in the Dominion, should set an example to other clubs iu the matter, and if they have the genuine welfare of the sport «t heart they will take a decided stand, and keep the horses in the paddock until it is time for them to go lo the post and al art.

WAIRARAPA NOTES,

r.ad.v Volley figures in (he sprint events to be decided nt the I'orangahau (Hawke's Bay) Meeting. A win from J Cress' cast off is long overdue. Sir Knox will be a starter In the WfartoH Cup 'A e Str Laddo horse ban S 9. and.

A.R.C. SUMMER MEETING.

in view of his performances recently, should run prominently. Tiiat ancient Wairarapa horse Jolly Friar is now racing down Southland way. Jolly Friar promises to eclipse Whakawatea’s length of service on the racing track. Ladino has shown signs of soreness, and will probably not be raced till after the New Year.

* Garrett has a fairly smart gelding called Congiska in his stable at Opaki. Congiska lias done some good track work, and will be given a chance at the Wairarapa Racing Club’s Meeting at New Year to show what he is made of.

Operation is showing much improvement in his work, and should run well at Tauherenikau. Mr Whitney will send Ceylon, Mount Victoria, and Mediterranean to the Wairarapa Meeting, while Aema and Odessa will carry the heliotrope jacket and black cap at Awapuni.

Vocation injured his back whilst racing at Feildipg, and consequently will be unable to carry out his Christmas and New Year engagements.

The Auckland Racing Club’s Summer Meeting was opened on Boxing Day at Ellerslie with a record attendance, which was popularly estimated as between 30,000 and 35,000 but it is safe to say that on no previous occasion has such an enormous crowd assembled on any course in the Dominion. Visitors were present from all parts of New Zealand, and, with Ellerslie looking at its very best, the day’s racing was most enjoyable.

Mr R. B. Lusk officiated as judge, Mr J. K. Douglas as timekeeper, and Mr O’Connor as. starter.

The management of the various officials under the secretary (Mr J. F. Hartland) left nothing to be desired, but once again it is .absolutely necessary to draw attention to the time horses are compelled to be on the course before they line up at the barrier.

The amount handled at thp machines constitutes a record for the Dominion, as dtfes the - sum (£11,402) invested on the Cup. this being the largest sum yet invested on any one race In New Zealand. When the totals were made up the records showed that no less than £54,479 was handled, as against £48,002.10/ last year, an increase of £6,466 10/ on last season. Particulars of the racing are: —

The day’s proceedings were given a start with the Short la nd Plate, a special-weight back race, and fourteen left the birdcage. Backers went strongly for Watchchain and Glenfinnan, and the pair bad close on. a couple of thousand pounds invested on their chances, while there was a big drop between them and Bluestone and Royal Irish, which were most in demand of the others, only fair support being accorded The Celt, Virtue, and Cloudy Dawn. The race was an interesting one. Devastation being early in the lead, making the running to within a short distance of the post, where Royal Irish just got up and won by a neck, with the favourite a head away. Glenfinnan was very disappointing, and was one of the last to finish.

The classical two-year-old race the Great Northern. Foal Stakes brought out a field of nine, Mr. J. B. Reid starting Mowbray and Martel, but Mr. La wry withdrew The Hague, relying on Soltauo. Auckland stables were represented by Marshall McDonald, Marconi, and Merry Roe, Jason carried Mr. Watt’s colours. Nightwatch was Sir George Clifford’s representative, and Tiuop.-ri, Auckland Welcome Stakes winner, was the hope of the Waikato. Mr. Reid’s bracketed pair were the first choice with backers, Nightwatch being next in request. Soltano was third favourite, while Jason, Merry Roe, and Tinopai were best backed of the rest. The race wat» really a onehorse one, for Mr. Lowry’s colt, getting to the front after they had gone a furlong, had the opposition in difficulties at an early stage. In the straight Jason, which began slowly, put in a run, ami looked like reaching Soltano, but the Te Arobft-bred colt easily kept him at bay, and finishing like a racehorse gave Mr. I/owry bis first victory in the event by a couple of lengths. Merry Roe ran a good race and finislK'd well, just .cutting Mowbray out of third honours. Mowbray w'iih Alow to begin, but put in a good run, although he never looked to have a winning chance. Nightwatch finished a long way bark, and was never in striking distance. The winner wfta bred by Mr. J. McNiccol at the Waiorongomai Stud, and

was purchased cheaply by Mr. T. 11. Lowry for 125gns. He is by the defunct sire Soult, from’’ Monoquil, the last-named being by Cyrenian, from Waiorougomai, by Hotchkiss —Bianca, so that he has ft do.uble strain of St. Simon, with the Musket cross.- Soltano’s victory was the first credited to bis defunct sire in the event.

The race wag run at a good pace, the first furlong taking JL4 2-ss, two furlongs 26 2-ss, three furlongs 38 l-ss, and the last three furlongs 37 4-ss, the jqurney being covered in 1.16. . r The tabooed number thirteen came out for the Robinson Handicap, another hack event, Peg being installed favourite, but Paoli was nearly as well fancied, while Vestal was a strong third fancy, and money was also forthcoming for Antiphone, Oxenhope, Silyerlyte,. and Tripoli. The favourites cut up badly, the winner turning up in the Messrs. Stead Bros.’ Oxenhopp, which finished at a great pace and beat the AuckMauuwera and Tripoli, which filled the other places. With the Robinson Handicap decided, the way was clear for the event of the year, the Auckland Cup, one of the two biggest races iu New Zealand. The eleventhhour withdrawals were Los Angelos (taken out in favour of Bon Ton) and Santa Rosa (which went amiss on Tuesday, one of his hind legs filling), while Vice-Ad'iniral and Monorail were withdrawn during Tuesday. This left eleven to battle for the. stake, and they attracted a lot of attention as they had their toilets adjusted. Masterpiece held the largest levee, and crowds strained their necks to get a glance of the Canterbury horse. The son of Clanranald looked trained to the minute, and his muscular appearance made him thousands of friends. Bon Ton looked a bit small for the task in front of him, but no fault could be found With the condition of the New Zealand Cup winner Midnight Sun. Bobrikoff looked better than he has for some time, and hi« coat shone like silk, while he walked round the paddock without showing any trace of soreness. Gold’finder was as hard as nails, but Domino appeared a bit lusty. Royal Soult carried a bandage, and did not please. La Reina was fretting a little, though she was very muscular and ready for the big task on hand. Ngatimaru looked hard yi condition, but Tiresome, which raced in boots on her hind legs, appeared a bit fretful, while Semolina’s ponified stature somewhat detracted from her appearance. The parade over, the preliminaries were eagerly looked forward to. Nothing pleased better than La Reina, which went down with "a low’ sweeping ..stride, but it was noticed that Bobrikoff hit out freely, and quite in his old style. Royal Soult went, very scratchily, and there were pronounced murmurs of disapproval as the game little fellow went past. The draw’ for positions resulted in Semolina drawing No. 1, Masterpiece 2, Midnight Sun 3, Royal Soult 4, Bobrikoff 5, Tiresome 6, Domino 7, Gold finder 8, I>a Reina 9, Ngatimaru 10, and Bon Ton 11. Midnight Sun gave a footballer’s display at the post, and upset the field on several occasions, but they were let go when they were in line. Bobrikoff was checked, and allowed to drop back last, Semolina going out In front and setting a solid pace, La Reina and Royal Soult heading the others, while Bobrikoff was allowed to run along in the roar, fully twenty lengths behind the leader. Racing along the back the field closed up, Bobrikoff being within striking distance as they went through the cutting. Four furlongs from home La Reina deposed Semolina in the lead, while Bobrikoff was within * couple of lengths, and thus early it could be picked in two. Turning for home, Bobrikoff was on Lft Reina’s quarters, and the pair fought out a battle royal, which resulted in Bobrikoff winning his first twomile race by a neck. The pair were eight lengths clear of the third horse. Midnight Sun, which gained the position through sheer staying ability. Bon Ton made a fair showing, but the black spot • was Masterpiece. which cut up very badly, and at no stage of the race was dangerous, eventuaTTy finishing last. Goldfinder also made a poor showing, but Semolina, Ngatimaru, and Tiresome (the latter of which was whispered about as having a good chance) ran respectably. Royal Soult ran gamely while this leg lasted, but be was very lame when he returned to the paddock. It seemed a pity that it was deemed necessary to start him. Bobrlkoff’s return to the scale was the signal for a great outburst of cheering, and it was a fitting reception to a great horse. The cheering was renewed when ’ nil right” was declared, and also when Mr. Lowry’s champion was led away, the owner, trainer, and rider also meeting with applause. This was Bobrikoff’s second appearance in t*he Cup, the previous one being In 1608. when lie ran' seeond to All Red with 8.12 in the saddle. I.a R6ina Van a great race, and it was.only iu the hist few atrhiea she sw<umbed to one of the most brilliant horses iu the Dominion.

Bobrikoff started second favourite, Masterpiece carrying nearly twice as much gold, Ton was'third'fancy, and’then in order of favouritism cftine La Reina, Midnight Sun. G<ddfinder. Domino, Ngatimaru, Semolina. Royal Soult, and Tiresome.

Semolina was responsible for a solid pace, the'times for the various stages, kindly supplied by the official timekeeper, Mr. Douglas, being as follow: —One furlong 14 2-ss, two furlongs 27 2-ss, three furlongs 40 l-ss, seven furlongs 1.30 3-5, one mile 1.45, one mile and a furlong 1.58 3-5, one mile and. a quarter 2.11 2-5, two miles 3.29, which is only two-fifths of a second outside of Master Delaval’s record. The various other stages Mr. Douglas was unable to get, owing to the crowd blocking out the view of the different posts. F. D. Jones, who rode Bobrikoff to victory, scored his second winning ride in the race, his previous win being gained on Zimmerman.in 1907. Seen after the contest, the popular horseman gave his version of the story: “When the barrier went up I checked ‘bld Bob,’” he said, ‘‘but steadied him a little too quickly, and lost a bit more •ground than I intended. The old fellow took hold of the bit, and ran kindly behind the field, and I was perfectly satisfied with the way he was going, although some distance from the leaders. When we straightened up for the run along the back I let him stride along, and he soon ran through the field. When he got amongst his horses he wanted- to go on with it, and began pulling a bit. Hatf-a-mile from home I was very confident, and thought that it was as good as won.’ Passing the three-furlong post, 1 let him run up to La Reina, and there was not much between us as we swung round the home turn. At the distance La Reina still had a neck the best of it, and hung on longer than I thought she would. At the lawn rails she. was still troublesome, but the old fellow put in a final run, and was going strong at the finish. I was awfully please i with the reception they gave ‘Old Bob’ when I brought him back, for tie thoroughly, deserved it.” Jones must be given credit for riding a good race on Bobrikoff, for though he checked him a trifle suddenly at the start, he did not allow himself to get flurried when he lost more ground than anticipated, and rode a nice, patient race.

.The excitement over the Cup had barely time to fizzle out when the eight acceptors carded came out for the Grafton Hurdles. Lloyds was made the medium of most support, and he carried about twice as, much as the second fancy. Miss Explosion, . with Golden Loop the fancy of the others, while Don Quex was practically neglected. ' The favourite disappointed his' supporters, finishing out of a place, tho winner turning up iu the top-weight (Don Quex), after an interesting race with Miss; Explosion, which spoilt a good winning chance by rappint; the last fence hard. Nelins fell while Hi’:ning in the lead with Don Quex five f irlongs from home. The winner paid a twofigure dividend. The Railway Handicap, which -completed the double (Cup and Railway), brought out fourteen of the sixteen acceptors, the bracketed pair Bleriot and Waiorewa carrying most money, but Culprit was nearly as well backed, while Kakama and Tact bad i lot of friends, and money was also forthcoming for Ventura, Goldsize, Potoa, and Our King. The Australian-bred filly Ventura, which did not leave the mark too well, soon ran to the front, and made the pace solid to the home turn, where Culprit, which was also slow to move, came through. The latter got a lucky run on the rails, and, stalling off a strong challenge by Goldsize, which was unlucky, got the verdict by hatf-a-leugth, Venture jus’t being beaten in the last few strides for the second money. Bleriot did not make a decent showing, and suffered her first defeat- of the season. Outside the placed horses, Tangi wai, Kakama, Jack Delaval, Apellon, and Tact all showed pace.

The Nursery Handicap only brought out a quintet. Landrail being withdrawn, aiid her stable companion, The Hague, was made an odds-on favourite. Lady Alicia carrying most money of the others. The race was not the good thing the betting made out, for Lady Alicia, beginning-quick-ly, led into the straight a shade in front of The Hague, and whep the latter ranged alongside at the distance disputed every inch of gi-ound. and only suffered a short half head defeat. Soultikoff ran about a lot in the straight, or he'might have beaten (he two fillies that finished in front of hhn.

The concluding event, >w*liich brought out 4en runners, Electrakoff being withdrawn, saw a lot of apeciriirtlon indulged in, and Just over £0,090 was on the inacJiinp. .Labour Day was deemed ’worthy of most support, First Wuiriki being next in |’equest, with Wee Olga almost ns well backed, *»ul Beorcli most • fancied of the others. The delay at the post was a Hitsome one, and when they were eveniunlly let go Master Wuiriki -was left altogether and took. no.part iu.tbe race, while Bt?orrfi lost so much ground tbut her chance was

hopejpss. Wee Olga made the early tunning, ' but faded of it whep Zflie real business commenced, pn<l First Wairiki .took charge, but failed to stall-wff challenges by Labour Day and- Dido, the- former winning, by a length and a-half. x . Dido ran about a lot at the finish, and came right across the course. * After the boys had weighed ; in,*. the stipendiary stewards (Messis. McMahon. and Gordon) had J. O’Shea, the rider of Dido, before them, and warned, him to keep more control over his mount when finishing. SHORTLAND PLATE of 275sovs. One mile. J. Williamson’s hr g Royal Irish. 4yrs, •' by Soult—As there, 713 (O’Shea) ... . 1 Geo. - Dun net’s ch c Devastation, 3yrs, 7.7 (Stenning) ...... L ... 2 F. Marshall’s b h Watchchain, syrs, 8.2 ((’. Brown) 3 Also started-: Sea Pink, Bluestone, Cloudy Dawn, Duma, The Celt. Virtue— 7.13, ’ Elegance, Kaween, Parawai, Wairiki Rose — 7.11. Glenfinhan 7.7 Time, 1.41 2-5. Watchchain was favourite. GREAT NORTHERN STAKES of l,ooosovs. Six furlongs. T. 'II. Lowry’s br c Soltano, 2yrs, by Soult* —Monoquil, 8.14) (F. Jones) .... 1 E. J. Watt’s ch c Jason, 2yrs, 8.10 (Wilson) 2 F. Hall’s b f Merry Roe, 2yrs, 8.5 (Buchanan) 3 Also started: Marshal McDonald, Marconi, Night Watch, Mowbray, Martel—B.lo, Tino•pa’i 8.5. ’ Time, 1.16. Mowbray and Martel (bracketed) were favourites. ROBINSON HANDICAP of 125sovs. Seven furlongs. W. G. and G. L.‘ Stead’s ch g Oxenhope, 3yrs, by Obligado—'C'yrenienne, 8.3 (Young) 1 C. W. Coleman’s br g Manuwera, 6yrs, 7.11 (O’Shea) .' 2 D. J. Lynch’s ch f Tripoli, 3yrs, 7.1 (C. . Brown) 3 Also,started: Paoli 8.6, Peg .8.6, Goodwin Sands 8.2, Vestal 7.7, Sylverlyte 7,7, Holdfast, St. Lewis, Antiphone, Lady Elgrva, Worcester—6.l3. ’ ■ «. . Time, 1.29 2-5. Peg was favourite. AUCKLAND CUP of 2,ooo§ovs. Two miles. T. H. Lowry’s blk g Bobrikoff, 8.8 (F. Jones) ’ 1 R. H. Duder’s rn m La Reitia, 7.6 (Buchanan) 2 E. J. Watt's br !h Midnight Sun, 8.1 (Wilson) 3 Also started: Goldtinder 9.0, Bon Ton 9.0, Domino 8.9, —Masterpiece 8.6, Royal Soult 8.1, La Reina 7.6, Ngatimaru 6.10, Semolina 6.7, Tiresome 6.7. Time, 3.29. Masterpiece was favourite. GRAFTON HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of 275sovs. 11. S. Wilson's ch g Don Quex, aged, by , Cardigan—Jessamine, 11.2 (Young)... 1 C. S. Stevens’ blk m Miss Explosion, aged, by Explosion — Nettle^' 9.2 < Juliaii) ..... : .......% ./...... ...... 2 W. S. Davidson’s ch g Reservoir, aged, 9.8 (Jones) 3 Also started: Lloyds, 11.1, Golden Loop 11.0, Waterworks 9.9, Nelius 9.7, Miss Ada 9.0. • ■ - '■ Time, 3.49. Lioyds was favourite. ; RAILWAY HANDICAP of 650SOVS. Six furlongs. W. G. and G. L. Stead’s br m Culprit, 4yrs, by Charlemagne ll.—Culroy, 8.4 (Young) 1 J. H. Walters’ ch g Goldsize, 4yrs, Uy Gluten—Gold Web, 7.6 (O'Brien) ..... 2 E. J. Watts’ ch f .Ventura, 3yrs, by Traquair—Sonoma, 8.10 (Wilson) 3 Also started: Tact 7.10, Bleriot 8.4, Waiorcwa 8.1, Jack Delaval 8.1, Our King 8.0, Kakama 7.10, Winning Way 7.8, Potoa 7.4, Apelion 7.0, Tangiwai 6.12, Monolir.e 6.10. , Time, 1.15. Bleriot and Waiorewa bracketed were favourites. THE NURSERY HANDICAP of 275SOVS. For two-year blds. Five furlongs. T. H. Lowry's br f The Hague, by Stepniak—Peace, 8.3 (F. D. Jones) 1 IL D. de .Latour's b f Lady Alicia, by Obligado—Lady Alys, 8.0 (B. Deeley) 2 Mesdames Foss and Steuart’s br c Soulti*koff, Try’ Soult—llotcherina, 7.6 (C. ■ Brown) 3 Also started: Unity 7.0, Loloma 7.6. Time, 1.2. The Hague was favourite. THE CHRISTMAS HANDICAP of 275sqvs. One mile. J. E. Palmer’s br m Labour Dav, 4 yrs, by Soult— Eduan, 8.5 (L. Wilson) ........ 1 W. Montgomery's br f Dido, 3yrs, by Soult—Lady Regel, 6.13 (J. O’Shea).. 2 S. Bradley's b h First Wairiki, 6yrs, by Wairiki—Leo Delaval, 7.6 (H. Watson) 3 Also started: Sedition 9.2, Miss Winsome 8.1. Master Wairiki 7.12. Wee Olga 7.6, Jolie Fille 7.4. Seoreli 7.4. Taketnnni 6.8. Time, 1.40 3-5. Labour Day was favourite

Auckland trotting club.

The weather was line and there was a tecord a Hernia nee at the opening day of the Auckland Trotting Chib’s Summer Meeting, which was estimated at about 10,090. The totalisator staff handled' the sum of £16,639, which is a record for the course, ami an increase of £4,817 on the corresponding day last year. INTRODUCTORY TROT HANDICAP of <■ 75sovs. One mile'and a-half. A. Fleming’s b g Terry b., aged, by Woodburn Chief—Unknown, 12s (A. Fleming) 1 Geo. Robinson’s ch g Welson, aged, 4s (E. Crotty) /...... ' ; 2 Edward Frederick's b in Adelaide, aged, 12s (W. Orayge) 3 Also started: Templeton 9s. Lord Rothschild 12s, Igfio 12s, Kotirl 13s, Burly 15s, Le Lawn 15s, Miss Voln 15s. Time, 3.53 3-5. Terry L. was favourite.

DECEMBER HANDICAP of lOOsovs. »«oe rhile and a-half. D. Nyhan’s b m Molly Wood, 4yrs, by ■ Willow Wood—Dolly, 7s (Nyhan) . 1 H. Gooch’s br g Gwelo, 3yrs, 15s (T. Richards) 2 Jas.- I*ettie’s br m Lady Zeppelin, 6yrs, 15s (Pettie) 3 Also started: Annoyed 7s, Lady Doctor 10s, Miss Moore 12s, Linotype 15s, Mikado 15s. Time. 3.42 1-5. Molly Wood was favourite. - r AUCKLAND TROTTING CUP HANDICAP of 300sovs. Two miles. J. G. Lecky’s blk g Mandarene. 6yrs, by Norval—Eland, scratch (W. C Hird).. 1 A. Grant’s b g Master 11am, 4yrs, 8s (D. Nyhan) 2 E. <Btpckley’s br g Haldane, aged, 12s (E. u’rotty) ; 3 Also started: Stop It ss, Bell Grey 7s, St. Michael Bs, Wallace M. Bs, Gray W. 12s, Typewriter 12s, Prince Berlin 12s, Sylvie 12s. Time. 4.40 3-5. Wallace M. was favourite. The winner got a great reception on returning to scale. EDEN HANDICAP of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half. E. J. Morrison’s b m Miss Dexter. syrs, by Rothschild—Berlin, 15s (W. <’. Hird) f M. Crook's blk m Lady Wilhelmina, aged, by Wilmington —unknown, 15s (A. F. McLennan) t J. D. Piper's b m Grattan Chimes, syrs, 13s (Nyhan) 3 Also started: Craibwood 3s, Grey W 3s, Pukekura 7s, Count Bs, Lady Doctor 15s. EDEN HANDICAP TROT (Harness) of lOOsovs; second horse lOsovs, and third horse ssovs. One mile and a-half. E. J. Morrison’s b in Miss Dexter, syrs, by Rothschild—Berlin mare, 15s. (W. C. Hird) * M. Crook's blk m Lady Wilhelmina, aged, by Wilmington - Unknown, 15s (E. Crotty) • J. D. Piper's b m Grattan Chimes, syrs, 13s (D. Nyhan) 3 Also started: Craibwood, 3s (Lee); Gray W.. 3s (Julian); Pukekura, 7s (Barr a clough); Count, 8s (Osborne); Lady Doctor, 15s (Chatteris). Time, 3.45 3-5. Lady Wilhelmina was favourite. PARNELL HANDICAP TROT (Saddle) of 150sovs; second horse 2Osovs, and third horse lOsovs. Two miles. J. C. Montefiore’s br g Erin’s Tracey, aged, by General Tracey—Erin, 7s (Barraclough) 1 J. Molloy's b g Scotia, aged, scratch (W. Orange) 2 E. Stockley's br g Haldane, aged, 7s (E. Crotty) 3 Also started: Raweue, 8s (Shadbolt); Chief tiny, 10s (Heudriksen); Specialty,. 12s (Lee). , Time, 4.54 3-5. Scotia w r as favourite. GREAT NORTHERN HANDICAP TROT • (Saddle) of lSOsovs; second horse 2Osovs, and third lOsovs. - One mile. J. Brown's br g John Harold, aged, by. Little John —Harold iqare, 9s (A. Julian) ..... 1 C. Nicholson’s br in Monica, aged, -ta (E. Crotty) ; .. ;2 R. Gibbons’ gr m Lady Lylian, aged, 9s (C. Lowe) 3 Also started: Maplewood, scratch (A. ■Heudriksen); Papanui, 3s (11. Heudriksen); Lord Victor, 7s (J. Deerey); Clive, 7s (Cameron); Alf. McKinney, 8s (R. Hall); Waitipipi, 9s (McNae); Reuben, 9s (W. Orange); Miss Ethel, 9s (Bayliss). Time, 2.19 4-5. Alf McKinney was favourite. AV A ITEM AT A TROTTING HANDICAP (Saddle) of lOOsovs: second horse lOsovs, ami third horse ssovs. One mile. D. Nyhan's br g Ilighden, 3yrs, by General Tracey colt —Murmur, 7s (McNae) 1 G. H. Brewer's b m Annoyed, aged. Ils (C. Lowe) 2 T. Brady s b m Agnes 8., aged, 8s (E. Crotty) 3 Also started: Casling, 3s (R. Hall): Belle of the Ball. 4s (F. Martin): Special Flower, Ils (A. Julian): Louvima. 11s (J. E. Paul). Time, 2.25. Highden was favourite; ST. Il ELI ER'S HANDICAP TROT (Harness) of lOOsovs; second horse lOsovs, and third horse ssovs. Ono mile. E. Payne and AV. Perrin’s b h Normintson, 4yrs, by Norval —Mint, 6s (W. Perrin) 1 J. O'Brien’s blk h Black Beldon, 4yrs, 9s (A. Hendriksoh) 2 8. Galbraith’s m g Victor G., 4yrs, 10s (H. G'hulding) ’. .. . 3 Also started: Prince Berlin, scratch (Osborne): Ben F., 5s (W. Shand; Jungle, 5s (Cameron): Monotype. 9s (J. R. Baker). Time, 2.23. Normintson was favourite.

TARANAKI RACES.

The Taranaki Jockey Club's Christmas Meeting was ‘held in beautiful weather. There was a largo attendance, ami the course was in excellent order. The following are the details of the racing*— Huatoki Plate.— AV>hite Crane 1, Kuropotangi 2, Patronymic 3. Scratched: Trokker S-tyrax, Hayden Park. Nebulous. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.30 2-5. Hurdles.—Aviatrix 1, Berrola 2. Timothy 3. Scratched: Ascalon and MalaphJn. Won Very easily, 'rime. 2.45 2-5. Stewards' Handicap.—Phroso 1. Boronin 2, Royal Dragoon 3. Scratched: Jaekpin, I‘rincess, Flo, Aruke. ami St. Lup. Won by a length. Time, 1.15 1-5. Borough lla«k Handicap, of 85sovs, five furlongs.—Grattan, 7.5, 1; Denjse Orme, 7.5, 2; Si mi tie Sam, 9.0. 3. Also started: Galteo 8.1. Lady Fran 7.13, Handsome Mani 7.11, Supply 7.5, Watine 7.5, and Patroness 7.5. Denise Orme was favourite. Won easily l>y two lengths. Time, 1.2. Christmas Handicap, of 175sovs, one mile and a-quarter.—Con the Rhaughrun, 7.13, 1; North East, 8.6, 2; Rampan, 6.13, 3. Also started: Patriotic 8.3, Routine 7.4, and Cornelian 613. North East was favourite. Won comfortably by half a-length. 'Hine, 2.10]. First Welter Hack of ROsovs. seven furlongs.—St. Serf, 9.12, 1; Princess

Flo, 9.3, 2; Master Ttipuhl, 9.3, 3. Also started: Aruakl 8.3. Gjandw 9.11, Rector Girl 9.0, St. Kildare 9.0, St. Luap 9.0, and Katlrleeu -Mavourneeii p.O. Master Tupuhi was favourite. Won by half a bead. 'rime. 1.31. First Hark Scurry, of sOsovs, five furlougs.—Patrlonale, 9.0. 1; Cniwford, 8.0, 2; Chaminade, 8.0, 3. Ais<> started :* Rangawahia 8.0, Tree Lucerne 8.5, Retrieve 8.0, Glacier 8.3, Astor 8.0. The winner was favourite. Won by half a length. Time, 1.21. Flying Handicap, of 12550 v«, six furlongs. Ascalon, 8.3, 1; Katua. 7.0, 2; Muleteer, 7.5 3. Also started: Red Lupin 7.13, and St. Gate 7.13. Ascalon was favourite. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 1.16. The totalisator receipts amounted to £11,723, as against £9,520 last year. SECOND DAY. Ou the,two day s racing the totalisator put through the sum of.. £22,.*<64, as against £18,235 for the corresponding meeting last year. The following are the results:— Fitzroy Handicap, of 75sovs, seven furlongs.—Corry, 7.12, 1; Moirette, ,7.12, 2; Patroness, 7.12, 3. Seiatcheii. Patronymic, Topic, and Kathleen Mavourueen. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.30 2-5. Inglewood Handicap, of lOOsovs, six furlongs.— St. Gate, 6.12, 1: Katoa 7.13, 2; Red Lupin. 7.10, 3. Al) started. Won by (wo lengths. Time, 1.15. Summer Handicap, of lOOsovs.. six furlongs.—Royal Dragoon, 8.2, 1; Gorden Bell, 7.0, 2; Minora, 70 3. AH started. Won by a length. Time, 1.15 3-5. Hurdles. —Aviatrix 1, Bereola 2, Timothy 3. All started- . Won easily. Time, 2.47.

New Plymouth Handicap.—Muleteer 1, Ascalon 2. l*atriotip 3. Scratche-d: Con the Shaughraun. Won by a length. Time, 1.42 2-5.

Second Handicap Hack Hurdle Race of lOOsovs, one mile ami a-half.—Aviatrix, 10.4, 1; Bereola, 9.7, 2; Timothy, 104, 3. Also started: Otaroa 9.3, Proxy 9.0. Aviatrix was favourite. Aviatrix led all the way, and won with ease by ten lengths. Time, 2.47. New Plymouth Handicap of 125sovs, one mile.—Muleteer, 7.0, 1; Ascalon, 8.8. 2; Patriotic, 8.8, 3. Also started: Shining Star 6.10. Muleteer was favourite. Won by half a length. Time, 1.42 2-5. Second Hack Scurry Stakes of 50sovs, five furlongs.—Crawford, 8.0, 1; Topic, 8.0, 2; Tree Lucerne, 8.0, 3. Also started: Rangawahia 8.0, Simple Bob 8.0, Supply 8.0, Patroon 8.0, Galtee 8.0 (carried 9.1), Millbanks 8.0, Crawford was favourite. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 1.2 3-5. Second Welter Hack Handicap of 100 sovs, one mile.—Aruake, 8.5, 1; Master Tupuhi, 9.2, 2; Sampan, 9.10, 3. Also started: St. Serf 9.10, Allure 8.11, Waihaeremai 8.0, St. Kildare 8.0. Opeke 8.0. Allure was favourite. Won by half a length. Time, 1.44. Electric Hack Handicap of 80sovs, five furlongs.—Denise Orme, 7.10, 1; Patronale, 7.0, 2; Grattan, 8.4. 3. Also started: Katua 8.12, Lady Jean 7.10, Handsome Maid 7.9, Watine 7.3. Grattan was favourite. Won after a good race by a length. Time, 1-2. 4* 4* 4* THAMES J.C. MEETING. The first day's races of the 'Phames Jockey Club's Summer Meeting look place under favourable conditions. The attendance was a record one. Results:— MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP of 50kOvs. Six furlongs. ’ Almeida, 7.12 (McFlynn) 1 Matawerewere, 7.10 (Morrison)’ 2 Lady Gladstone, 8.12 (Webb) 3 •Scratched: Geneva, Lady Cuirassier, Zennie, Hamlet, Campstool. Salvia, ami Miss Motion. Time, 1.17. BOROUGH HANDICAP of 50sovs. Five furlongs. Positive, 7.3 (StockLey) 1 Revelation. 7.0 (Campbell) 2 (Surplus, 8.6 (Roach) ..3 Time, 1.3 4-5. GOLDFIELDS CUP of 120sovs. One mile and a-quarter. Master Jack, 8.5 (Brady) 1 Miss Livonia, 7.8 (Morris) 2 Nimrod, 6.10 (Stockley) 3 Scratched: Explosive. Rupert, Condaminc. mill Mata were were. Time, 2JI. HACK RACE of 50sovs. H*x furlongs, laidy Phyllis, 8.2 (Brady) 1 Hamlet, 8.1 (McFlynn) 2 Tohora, 8.8 (Reid) 3 Scratched: Zennie. Nappei Tandy, Gle.iiafric, Revelation, and Salvia. Time, 1.7. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP of 65sovs. Six - furlongs. Sir Rupert. 7.9 (Greenwood) 1 Almeida, 7.2 (McFlynn) 2 Lea'hora, 7.13 (Campbell) 3 Scratched l : Explosive, Marangai, Spalfish, and Surplus. Time, 1.16 4-5. STEEPLECHASE of lOOsovs. Two miles and three-quarters. Bonnie Joan, 9.10 (Roach) 1 Commander, 9.10 (Cox) 2 leel • 3 Scratched: The Chief, Eglington, Ocean Bird, Tom. Time, 5.15. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP of 50sovs. Seven furlongs. Cuirassier, 6.12 (Reid) 1 Admiral Soult, 8.11 (Rynii) . 2 Nimrod, 7.3 (Morris) 3 Scratched: Froutino and Matawerewero. Won by a length, Tina*, 1.30 2-5. SECOND DAY. The amount Of money which passed through the totalisator for the two days was £14,753, as against £12,066 last year. Results: — HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters. Seaman, 9.13 (Porter) ......... ?........ I I ley boy, 9.6 (Rohm) 2 Hyperion, 9.10 (O’Connor) 3

Alao started: t'hrf, Himakaba. Ambergrk, Napper Tandy, Gipsy and Freelance. Time,. 3,33.2:5. Maiden Handicap, one mile and a-half.— Spaifiah 1. Almeida 2, laidy Cuirassier 3. Scratched. Hamlet, Hesperian, and Blue Rose Won by a length. Time, 1.17. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP of 55sovs. Four furlongs. Bowbells. 8.0 (O’Shea) 1 Vivace, 7.8 (Conquest) 2 Allworthy, 6.10 (O’Brien) 3 Scratched: Surplus, Marangai, Spalfish, and Bonikoff. Time, 50 1-5. McGOWAN MEMORIAL STAKES of 100 sovs. One mile. Miss Livonia, 8.0 (Morris) 1 Ruatangata, 7 7 (Trigger) 2 Explosive, 7.2 (Stockley) 3 All started. Time, 1.43. SECOND HACK RACE of sOsovs. Five furlongs. Lady Phyllis, 9.0 (Bradv).. 1 Hamlet, 8.6 (McFlynn)" 2 Phosphorus, 8.3 (Morris) 3 All started. Time, 1.3 2-5. COUNTY HANDICAP of 65sovs. Six furlongs. Explosive, 8.0 (McMillan) 1 Marangai, 9.0 (O’Brien) 2 Froutino, 7.4 (Conquest) 3 Scratched: Sir Rupert and Lady Cuirassier. Time. 1.17. THAMES STEEPLECHASE of lOOsovs. Three miles. Zante, 10.4 (Tutchen) 1 The Chief, 10.4 (Mulcay) 2 Kelp, 12.2 (Porter)..... 3 Scratched: Ocean Bird and Kapakapu. Time, 5.40. WELTER HANDICAP. One mile. Lady Phyllis, 8.11 (Brady» 1 Aristocrat, 9.8 (Conquest) 2 Admiral Soult, 9.10 (O’Shea) 3 Scratched: Master Jack and ’Ninirod. Time, 1.45. •1* 4? 4* MANAWATU RACES. Perfect weather prevailed for the opening day of the Manawatu Raving (Tub’s 'Summer Meeting. The attendauce constituted a record. The course was in excellent order. The sum of £28,964 was put through the totalisator. as against £22,967 last year, an increase of £5,997. The results are as follow:— MANAWATU CUP of 500»o\ s. One mile <. and a half. F. Dorset’s Sir Solo, by Sir Laddo Wepener, 7.9 (E. L0we)................ I F. S. Easton’s Mouton Girl. 6 7 (S. Reftl) ‘ 2 J. Amos’ Merrtvouia, 8.3 (Tricklebnwk). - 3 . Also started: Bronze 8.13, Sinap's 8-9, Sea Queen 8.9, Ceylon 7.13, Mira 8.5, Mendip 8.3, Master 7.S, Sandstream 7.8, Mangaroa ' 7.7, Goodwin Park 7.0, Brown Trout. 6.13, Otahu 6.10. Time, 2.38 JUVENILE HANDICAP of 12550 v«. Five furlongs. F. S. Easton’s br f Princess Mouton, by Martian Assegai, 6.12 (W. Weller)..:. 1 J. McLaughlin’s EocCue, 8.10 (A. Oliver) 2 Mr Highdens Adelicia, 7.2 (W. 8e11).... 3 Also started: Ilainurana 8 1. Bonny Helen 7.7. Portraiture 7.4. Scout 7.3, Golden ,lsky 7.3, Hansard 7.3. Princess Laddo 7.3, Gay Guard 7.3, Que Vadis 7.3, Lad-ify 6.12. Time, 1.4. TARARUA HACK WELTER of ICOsovk Sev<‘n furlongs. • . Wire Tc.keno’s ch g Nukutua. by Advance —-Good Luck, 8.13 (Ikittvip I J. McDonald's Queen of Scuts, 9 7 (Tricklebank). 2 J. Bruce's.'i'vpnotc, 8.9 (McMullaii) .3 Also started: Lady Louisa 9.5, Fashion Plate 9.4, Fleet Week S. 13. St. Decs Kll, Ngak.ui 8 10. Puketutara B.N. Sir Daniel 8.2. Overheard 8.1, Whimper 8.0, Lftdy Nolan 8.0, Sir Donald 8.0. Time. .1.30 HANDICAP of 2>osuvt Six furlongs. W. E.‘ Bidwill’s b f Imagination, by •Birkenhead Culmination, 7.9 l. Mr Highden's ErniengardC, 8.7 (A. Oliver) 2 T. O'Neill’s (D.uliule, 9.0 (W. Ryan) 3 Also started: Blue Lake 8.10, Hemiiu 8,9, Makara 8.7, Piriwa S.O, Rangitua 7.13, Obligant 7.13, Peronell 7.9, Semaphore 7.9, Lady Mouton 7.3, Seatominle 0.13, Sanguinary 6.13, Thetis 6.7. . - Time, 1.15. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP of 150guvf. One mile. , . A. F. Douglas' br g Th rave, by Torpedo '* —Carnelian, 8.3 (A. Oliver) i J. P. MrAuaßy's Mallow, 7 7 <V. Lee).... 2 F. A. Field's Bonnie Boy. 7.13 (W. Bril) 3 Also started: The Rover 8.4, Prosper 83, Ariom 7.10, Waipakn 7.8, Cork 7.7. Kauroa 7.7, Lady Kilcheran 7.2. Time, 1.44. Apprentices’ Plate. Allegory 1, St. Elin 2, General Madero 3. Won easily. Also started: Waiotapu, Divinia, Glenowlet, Lockwood, Austin. Inpneiislty. Tokomaru Hurdles of 120sovs, one mile amt throe quarter*. Sloaeombe, 10.4, 1; Aeuui, 9.3, 2; Goldbird, 10.0, 3. Scratched: Eopnrtero. A clu«e finish. Gillies Handicap of lOOsovs, six furlongs. — Albcto, 7.<5, 1; Monologue, 7.11, 2; Day7.10, 3. Scratched: Lady Heather, Tuonui, and Passndeua. SECOND DAY. At the Manawatu Racing Club’u Summer Meeting £23,105 was put through the inachlnu, an compared with £18,976 for the corresponding day last year, nn Inrroase of £4129, milking a total Increase for the two days of £10.126. KELVIN HACK HANDICAP. One mile. Fashion Plate, 8.8 I T'opnote, 73 J Queen of Scots, 8.12 • AH started. Time, 1.44.

TIRITEY trVRIH,I». One and three quarter tuiie. Whimper, 9.0 1 Fl ingot, 10.6 . • - Aema, 9.9 3 All started. Gold Bird fell. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.15 25. HIGH DEN HACK, six furlongs. CPassadena, 6.10 1 Beather, 7.1 2 Daybreak 7.11 3 * Scratched: Eocene. Won by a length, tffhne, 1.14 30. LIVERPOOL HANDICAP of 300sovs. One mile and a furlong. M. Ellerton’s b m Sea Queen, by St. Ambrose or Grand Circle —Sequin, 8.10 (W. Price) 1 F. Hall's Obligant. 7.13 <Berry) 2 J, Harte's Byron. 8.1 (A. Olliver) 3 Also started: Rill 7.12, Allegory 7.9. Mangaroa 7.2. Waipaku 7.0. Semaphore 7.0. Arioiu 7.0, Seatondale 6.10. Vlad I noy G. 7. Obligant was favourite. Time, 1.54 1-5. PALMERSTON STAKES (Seventh) of 500sovs. Six furlongs. T. O’Neill’s ch in Gladiole. by St. Cle-ments-Daisy Clipper, 8.10 (W. Young) 1 Mr Highdens Ermengarde, 7.13 (A. Olliver) 2 J, R. McDonald’s Styx. 8.4 (11. Olliver) 3 'Also started: Vibration 9.1, Imagination 8.4, Adelicla 6.4. Peronella 7.4, Ogier 6.9. Adelicia was favourite. Time, 1.14 2-5. TERRACE HACK WELTER HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. ’A. F. Douglas’ blk in Mani tan, by San Fran —Queens borough. 9.2 (A. Olliver) 1 S. J. Robson’s Sir Daniel, 8.0 (W. Ryan) *2 Wire Pewene’s St. Bees, 8.11 (C. Emerson) 3 Also started: Lucerne 9.9, Rangikapua 8.8, Ngakau 8.5. Moondine 8.2. Lady Nolan 8.2, Immensity 8.0. Sir Ronald 8.0. Lucerne was favourite. Time, 1.29 4-5. AWAPUM HANDICAP of 200sovs. Six furlongs. Mr Lonergan’s hr in Blue Lake, by Royal Fusilier —Blue River, 9.0 (Sid Reid) .. 1 W. Nidd’s I‘eroneal, 7.7 (Emmerson) .... 2 J, McLaughlin’s Eocene, 6.10 (Hnntt .... 3 'Also started: llennia 8.5, Prosper 7.13, Piriwai 7.12, Rangiatua 7.11. Mount Victoria 7.9. Manakau 7.2, Sanguinary G.lO. Seaweed 6.7. Blue Lake was favourite. Time, 1.15. HIMITANGI WELTER of 130s»vs. Seven furlongs. S. Tenfold’s ch g Kina, by St. Ambrose ‘Seashell, 8.0 (Emmerson) 1 J. McDonald’s Montreal, 7.7 (11. Tricklebank) ’ 2 H. Whitney’s Ceylon 9.9 (Sid Reidi .... 3 Also started: Ronnie Boy 9.4, Bracken 8.13, Lord Renown 8.11, Lady Kilcberau 8.3. Bonny Roy was favourite. Time, 1.28 4-5. LI VER POO I. HANDICAP. Sea Queen 1 Obligant 2 •Byron 3 Won by a length. Time. 1.54 2-5. MANAWATU STAKES. Gladiole 1 JKrmengartic 2 Styx 3 Also started: Vibration. Imagination, Adelicia, Peronilla and Ogier.

TARATAHI-CARTERTON CLUB.

'Glorious weather prevailed for the Tnra-tahi-Carterton Racing Club’s annual meeting. The attendance was large and the racing good. The totalizator receipts amounted to £7437, as against £6824 last year. Results are as follows: — Trial Plate.—Astral 1, Muscadine 2, Elevated 3. Scratched: Apoplectic, Sir .Saracen, Cadonia, Abercoed. Courtley, Alofa and Canziska. Time, 1.3. Belvedere Hack Handicap. — Amber and "White 1. Miss Vera 2, Field Fare 3. Scratched: War Queen, Vanthea, Royal Maid, San Port. Time. 1.16. Wairarapa County Cup Handicap. —Sir *Knox 1. Undecided 2. Bally Shannon 3. Scratched: Leapuki. Time, 2.10. . Taratahi Hack Handicap.—Merry G«tiy 1, Bimaway Girl 2, Sir Saracen 3. Scratched: Borsil, Courtley, Knightly, Mary Time, 1.2 4-5. Railway Handicap.—Negative 1. Full Rate 2, Longs tep 3. Scratched: Leapuki and Beacon. Time. 1.18. Gladstone Huck Wetter.—Over Rate 1, Rig Blast 2, Royal Maid 3. Scratched: Regained. Time, 1.30. Dash Hack Handicap.—War Queen 1, Otter 2. Merry X Scratched: Pantbpa, •Misa Vera, Elevated. Merry Valet, Ap<»pitctic, Time, 50s.

BELMONT STUD SALE.

The first of the season‘g biookstock sales was held at Ellerslie on Saturday, when the dispersal sale uf the Belmont Stud, according to instrurthms from the executors In the estate of the late Mr. James Roniaton. took place at Mr. Prank Macmaue>nin’s fdablea. There wa* a g«»od at (end ance of sportsmen at tin* ringside, including a number from Australia Following is an arronut of the bidding: SouWoria. h tn. Hyrs, by Soult Pretoria. Mr. W. Ryan (for .< Sydney purchaser), 975gjL». Drlegale. b g. aged. I»r Phoebws ApoltoPretoria. Roalstou Broz.. .V«Ogna. Brown gelding. 3yrs. by Soult -lauiy Wlnaie. Mr. J. («lrrsou. 3lOgn« Bay mare. 4yr». by Seaton Dr la ral Pretoria, Roulaton Broa. ( 50gna.

Brown filly, 2yrs, by Soult—Pretoria, Mr. R. 11. Madill, 275gns. Bay gelding. 2yrs, by Soult— Lady Winnie. Mr. S. Alexander. 155gns. Brown filly, lyr, by Marble Arch--Pre-toria, Roulston Bros., OOgns. Pretoria, b m, by Cuirassier —Winnie, served by General Latour and with foal at foot. R. H. Madill. 165gns. On account of Mr. J. Tooman was also sold the brown filly Blue Rose, 3yrs, by Gluten—Pansy, to Mr. W. Moore, for 30gns. Monodon and Monotone, on account of Messrs. H. Laing and F. Macmanemin, rfe spectlvely, were passed in at 20gns.

AUSTRALIAN RACING.

A.J.C. SUMMER MEETING. SYDNEY, December 26. The following are the results of the Australian Jockey Club’s races, run at Raudwick to-day: — December Stakes, five furlongs.—Athenic 1. Dakai 2. Berragoon 3. Five horses started. Berragoon was sore, and was last away, and be tailed off at the end of a furlong. Athenic was the first to move off, and was followed by Dakai and Zinte. On entering the straight Berragoon commenced to recover his leeway, and finished fast. Won by four lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, 1.33. Summer Cup. one mile and five furlungs.— Allured 1, Embracer 2, Moorilla 3. There were seventeen starters. Limelight, Augeliquer, Mandowa. and Embracer formed the leading division until half a mile had been covered. Allured and Moorilla then took charge. Allured came away at the distance, and won by three lengths.* Moorilla was a length behind Embracer. Time, 2.48£.

VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB. MELBOURNE. December 26. The V.A.T.C. Meeting was held to-day. The following are the results of the leading events: — Ilopetown Cup.—Abdicator 1. Iliad 2, Blind Harry 3. Thirteen horses started. Won by half a length. Thue, 2.24. Oberon Steeplechase.—Kia Ora 1. Cana--dian 2. Alcain X There were nine starters, including Don Quex. Won easily. Time, XSIL DOUBLE DEAD HKAT. Advices have been received thrt the Viceroy’s Cup, run at Calcutta yesterday, resulted:—Mayfowl and Brogue, dead heat, 1; Gunboat and Hilarity, dead heat, 3. TORT ADELAIDE CUP. ADELAIDE, November 26. The Port Adelaide Cup. which was run to-day, resulted as follows:—Balmoral 1, Postol King 2, Tin brook 3. There were twenty starters. A great finish. Won by half a bead, Tinbrook being half a length away, third. Time, 2.25. ADELAIDE, December 27. The Welter Handicap, run today, resulted as follows: —Sharpshooter 1, Specimen 2, Master Koran 3. There were 10 starters. Won by two lengths. Time, 143 45. BRISBANE RACING. BRISBANE, December 26. The Newmarket Handicap, which was run to-day, resulted as follows: —Bootan 1, Lettie 2, Janninie 3. There were nine starters. A hot finish, the placed horses being separated only by necks. Time, 2.381.