AFTER THE RACES.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XV, Issue 878, 3 January 1907, Page 7

AFTER THE RACES.

THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

NOTES ON THE RACING.

(By

“The Judge.”)

It was a regular Australian summer day on Wednesday of last week when the A.R.C. inaugurated their summer campaign, and consequently Aucklanders turned out ’in thousands to see the Cup run for. In fact the attendance must have gone close to the record. All the arrangements had, however, been carefully attended to by Mr Hartland and his large staff, and as a result everything went off very well. That the totalisator bell were ringing merrily may be seen when it Is stated that the sum of was put through the totalisa or, twelve machines being in use. Mr O’Connor’s starting was very good, and Mr Lusk’s decis : ons left nothing to cavill at. The racing on the opening day was fairly interes ing, a'though in no case was there any very close finish. In the opening event, the Trial Handicap, Landlock looked a good thing on paper, but he could not even get a place, Lucrece winning rather comfortably from Nervine and Foremost.

With only a quartette in the Great Northern Foal Stakes, Gknculloch was voted an absolute certainty, and he cantered home three lengths ahead of Downfall with Cadence in third place. The son of C anranald was never troub’ed at any stage, and the time im. 16s. was therefore not remarkable for such a fast course.

Betting on the Cup was very spirited, everyone of the twelve candidates having admirers. Paritu.u was’ very solidly supported, going on him, while Scotty, Master Delaval, Apologue and Ghoorka had heavy backing in that order. Grenade and Scotty were responsible for Midst of the pacemaking, with Akarana and Paritutu lying handy, while the field was whipped in by Master De’.aval and Arm stice. Six fur ongs from home Master Delaval made a forward move, and when the distance was reached he came through, and easily settling the leaders, won by nearly two lengths from Grenade. Two lengths away came the dead-heaters Akarana and Paritutu, and then followed Apologue, Scotty, Ellerton, Douche, Armistice. with Rustique last. The Grafton Hurd es proved a soft snap for Lady Hune, who won very easily by three leng hs from Silica, Dolores being a poor fourth. Hautapu was favourite, but was in trouble a long way from home.

The Railway Handicap gave rise to a mild surprise. In a heavy betting race King B Uy had more tickets on •him than Golden Cairn and Cambrian. The start was not too good, two or three being rather bad y ’e t, while Miss Winnie was shot out. She was never caught, winning by two lengths from Tui Cakobau, who finished in the most resolute fashion, but did not get too good a passage. King Billy was a good third and Cambrian fourth.

Maheno was a “het-pot” for the Nursery Handicap, and the good thing cam? off, as the filly won by a length with Lady Ferris third. It looked as though another horse could have won easily, but his rider rode a most peculiar race and managed to lose, but from appearances it was a difficult thing to do. A’l sorts of tales wer? whispered about as to what Uenuku could do, and he was made a red hot favourite f or the Robinson Hand cap, with Ben Jonson next in demand. The favourite never once flattered his backers the little thought of Colleen romping in three lengths ahead

of Uhlander, with Ben Jonson a poor third,. _ ’ ' Loch Erne, a very warm favourite, had no trouble whatever in pulling off the concluding event, Lady Nannie just getting second place by a nose from Nervine. SECOND DAY. The weather left nothing to be desired for the second day of the meeting,. a change of wind to the southwest making matters much more pleasant than on the opening day. The attendance was fairly good, but none of the finishes were particularly exciting. The day’s proceedings 'ed off with the Bowen Handicap, for which Dogger Bank was made a good favourite. He was in a good position until the distance, when Keep Step and Pearl Necklet took a hand and a good race home saw Keep Step win by a length from the favourite, with Pearl Necklet a neck off third. After her running on the opening day it was not surprising to find Lady Hune sorted out as a really good thing for the Ponsonby Hurdles, only Faro, Tui, and Bonomiana being found willing to oppose her. They could hardly make the semblance of a race, however, ’with the daughter of Cuirassier, who after making all the running, cantered in two lengths ahead of Faro. Moriarty and Downfall were most fancied in the Criterion Handicap. The former accompanied by Quadroon, ran together to the distance, where Davis brought Downfa’l with a nicely timed run and won very comfortably by two lengths from Maheno, who made up a lot of ground in the stra.ght, but could not extend the winner. Ten turned out for the big event, the Summer Cup, Scotty and Clanchattan being as well fancied as anytmng. lhe result was peculiar, for Landlock, who had run very badly indeed in two races on Wednesday, ’ed all the way and won without any apparent effort by two lengths from King Billy, with Scotty close up third. It was not altogether surprising to find the winner subjected to an exceedingly hostile demonstration on returning to scale.

Tn the Sa’isbury Welter Golden Cairn hopoed off very smart y and he turned into the s raight so full of running that he looked all over a winner. At the distance, however, Claremont threw out a challenge and soon settling the pretensions of Sir George Clifford’s gelding, came on and won comfortably by two lengths, w th Formosa a poor third.

A nice field of eleven turned out for the Visitors’ Plate, punters going very strong for Cadence, a very shapely fil y by Cyrenian from Lute. She was always out in front running home a fairly easy two lengths winner from Necktie, a daughter of Menschikoff. In -he Alexandra Handicap, Te Aroha. who was well backed, was in the van till the d’stance was reached, when Carl Rosa appeared on the scene, and showing more foot than Mr Davies’ mare, got up with something in hand by two lengths, with Nervine a fair third. In the conc’uding event, Lord Seaton and Uhlander drew well clear of the fie’d, but at the business end of the trip Uhlander gave his opponent the slip and won easily by three lengths. THIRD DAY. Nothing could have been more unp’easant than Derby Day. There was almost ceaseless rain, the wind driving th s into the stand and making matters the reverse of pleasant. The attendance fell far short of what it would otherwise have been under happier conditions, but it was still considerable. There was, of course, a falling off in the volume of speculation as compared with New Year’s Day last year, but not to the amount which might have been anticipated. The day’s racing passed off without mishap or accid.r.t of any kind. The Ferguson Handicap opened the proceedings, ten runners carrying silk. Of these Dogger Bank was a slightly better favourite than Pearl Necklet. Turbine made most of the running, but when heads were turned for home Pearl Necklet dashed up, and coming right away won by four lengths, with The Raven two lengths behind Dogger Bank. Having placed the two hurdle races to her credit Lady Hune was dropped on to pull off the treble, Hautapu and Romany King being also fancied. Following his usual tactics, Hautapu went away with the lead, but half a mile from home Lady Hune drew up to him, while Romany King made a forward move. Lady Hune turned into the straight wi h a two lengths lead, and coming on won by two lengths from Romany King, with Hautapu a moderate third. The Th'rty-third G.N. Derby was generally considered to lie between Zimmerman and Cambrian, but the latter’s tucked up appearance and scratchy action in his

preliminary lost him many admirers, the Birkenhead-colt going out slightly the better favourite. The race was a poor one, for Zimmerman made al Ithe running and won without trouble by six lengths from Volume, with Cambrian two lengths further off third, Uenuku being tailed off last. The winner was never really asked to gallop. Volume ran better than was expected, Cambrian gave a very poor display and never once looked dangerous. Moriarty and Cadence were in strong demand for the Midsummer Handicap, for which eight carried silk. When the barrier rose Cadence and Necktie hopped off very smartly and the pair raced away with the lead to the straight, w.-.en Necktie came away and won easily by two lengths from Quadroon, with Moriarty a moderate third.

King Billy was the only absentee from the County Handicap, and of the eight remaining nearly everyone was well backed. Miss W-nnie jumped in to her stride very smartly, but before the straight was reached Golden Cairn was just showing in front. Be’.ow the distance he looked to have the race won, but Sir Tristram put in a very strong claim, and galloping in great style the son of Sir Lancelot ran home an easy winner by two lengths, with Carl Rosa a similar distance off third and Te Aroha, fourth. Paritutu, Master Delaval, and Scotty were in strong demand for the A.R.C. Handicap, for which eight started. Landlock following his usual tactics dashed off with the lead. Half a mile from home the field closed up, and then Akarana went to the front. He rounded the home turn full of running, and coming on won by four lengths from Scotty who made a fine effort in the straight. Paritutu was a fair third, with Master Delaval a bad fourth, followed by Grenade, Ghoorka and Landlock. His previous good deeds made Uhlander favourite for the Maiden Handicap, although several others were fancied. Pearl Necklet escorted by Uranium made play until heads were turned for home, and all the way up the straight the pair fought out a sp'endid finish, Uranium get.ing the verdict by half-a-head from Mr. Marshall’s mare, with Baltimore two lengths off third. Of the six runners in the last event on the day’s programme, the Glasgow Handicap, at least four were well backed, Leonator going out favourite. The favourite and Noteorini were first away, but as the straight was neared the latter fell back, and Clanchattan went in pursuit of Leonator. He could never trouble the Leolantis gelding, who romped home two lengths in advance, with Foremost as far off third.

THE A.R.C. SUMMER MEETING.

THIRD DAY. The third day’s racing- took place in wet weather. The attendance and racing were both good. Following are the details of the racing:— THE FERGUSSON HANDICAP of 100 sovs; second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. Six furlongs. Mr. J. Marshall’s br m Pearl Necklet, syrs, by Haut Brion—Necklet, 9.0 (Holmes) 1 Mr. T. Wyllie’s br g Dogger Bank, 3yrs, by Menschikoff—Mysterious, 8.9 (Ryan) 2 Mr. W. Verran’s blk g The Raven, 4yrs, by Explosion—Maratea, 8.5 (Conquest) 3

Also started: Lady Clements 8.8, Cachuca 8.5, Henry Havelock 8.3, Stromness 8.2, Integrity 8.1, Turbine 7.12, Bobs 7.9.

Won by four lengths. Time, Imin 17 4-ssec. Dividends, £3 15s and £1 3s. THE NEW YEAR’S HURDLE RACE HANDICAP of 200sovs; second horse to receive 35sovs and third horse 15 sovs out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles. Two miles. Mr. C. Weal’s b m Lady Hune, 6yrs, by Cuirassier—Hune, 11.7 (Julian) 1 Mr. J. Dalton’s blk g Romany King, aged, by Gipsy King—Gipsy, 10.6 (Lind) 2 Mr. R. Hannon’s b g Hautapu, aged, by Mitiora—Lady Sarah, 11.9 (Wilson) 3

Also started: Faro 10.11, Silica 10.1, Soultfish 9.3 (including 31b over), Aqua Regia 9.0. Won by two lengths. Time, 3mln 50 2-ssec. Dividends, £2 9s and £1 2s. THE THIRTY-TURD GREAT NORTHERN DERBY of 750sovs; second horse to receive lOOsovs and third horse 50sovs out of the stake For three-year-olds Colts, Bst 101 b; geldings, Bst 71b; Allies, Bst 51b One mile and a-half. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b c Zimmerman, by Birkenhead—Solitaire, 8.10 (Jones) 1 Mr. J. Goodwin’s br c Volume, by Sylvia Park—Tottie, 8.10 (Gallagher) 2 Mr. F. W. Arnold’s b c Cambrian, by Cyrenian—Miss Annie, 8.10 (Ryan) 3 Also ran: Uenuku 8.7. Won by six lengths. Time, 2min 40sec. Dividend, £2 2s. THE MIDSUMMER HANDICAP of 225 sovs; second horse to receive 35sovs

and .third horse 15sovs out of the stake. For two-year-olds. Five fur-

longs. Mr. B. Armitage’s br f Necktie, by Menschikoff —Castorlace, 7.9 (McCluskie)

Mr. J. Murphy’s b f Quadroon, by Menschikoff —The Slave, 7.0 (Price) 2 Mr. E. J. Watt’s b g Moriarty, by Merriwee —Moira, 7.13 (Deeley) .. 8 Also started: Cadence 8.6, Dunborve 7.5 (including 71b over), Tunewha 6.12, Queen’s Prize 6.9. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin 3 l-SsSC. Dividends, £4 5s and £1 Ils. THE COUNTY HANDICAP of 250sovs; second horse to receive 3 5 sovs and third horse 15sovs out of the stake. Six furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s br g Sir Tristram, 4yrs, by Sir Lancelot — Thame, 7.5 (Deeley) 1 Sir George Clifford’s ch g Golden Cairn, 3yrs, by Clanranald —Golden Crest, 6.7 (Price) 2 Mr. A. Lennard’s b h Carl Rosa, 4yrs, by Seaton Delaval —Vieux Rose, 7.8 (Lindsay) 3 Also started: Miss Winnie 8.0, Certainty 7.11, Frederick 7.10, Nervine 7.8, Te Aroha 7.3. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 15 4-ssec. Dividends, £4 17s and £2. THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB HANDICAP of 750sovs; second horse to receive lOOsovs and third horse 50 sovs out of the stake. One mile and a-half. Messrs. R. and R. Duder’s b g Akarana, syrs, by Seaton Delaval — Anna, 7.0 (Holmes) . 1 Mr. D. Stewart’s b g -Scotty, aged, by St. Leger—Janet, 7.13 (Ryan) . . 2 Mr. J. George’s b g Paritutu, aged, by Castor —Yattaghan, 8.5 (Gray) 3 Also started: Master Delaval 8.5, Landlock 8.4, Ghoorka 7.5, Grenade 7.2, Ellerton 6.13. Won by six lengths. Time, 2min 38 1- Dividends, £7 17s and £1 Bs. THE MAIDEN HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. One mile and a-quarter. Mr. N. Banks’ ch g Uranium, syrs, by Leolantis —Brownie, 8.0 (Brady) 1 Mr. J. Marshall’s br m Pearl Necklet, syrs, by Haut Brion —Necklet, 9.0, including 71b penalty (Holmes) 2 Mr. K. Heaton’s ch g Baltimore, 6yrs, by Leolantis—Anteros mare, 8.5 (Jillings) 3 Also ran: Uhlander 8.6, Lord Seaton 8.5, Haeremai 7.13, Lady Gladys 7.13, Henry Havelock 7.9, Powhiri 7.0. Won by half a head. Time, 2min 14 2- Dividends, £6 13s and £2 7s. THE GLASGOW HANDICAP of 150 sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs and third horse lOsovs out of the stake. Seven furlongs. Mr. L. Coleman’s ch g Leonator, syrs, by Leolantis —Natator mare, 810 (Cress) ■ 1 Sir George Clifford’s b h Clan chattan, 4yrs, by Clanranald —Teredina. 8.4 (McCluskie) • 2 Mr. E. W. Alison’s b h Foremost, 4yrs, by Phoebus Apollo—Forme, 6.13 (Holmes) » Also started: Noteorini 7.11, Le Beau 7.0, Lady Nannie 7.1, including 51b penalty. „ . Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 30sec. Dividends, £2 6s and £l.

TARANAKI J.C. MEETING.

The Taranaki Jockey Club’s course, which is beautifully situated, was looking at its best on the two days of the summer meeting. The weather was perfect, although on the warm side, and many preferred the delightfully cool walk through the recreat on grounds to making the trip along the dusty roads. The costumes worn by the fair ones lent an additional beauty to the lawn and grandstand. The secretary, Mr. Mussell Fleetwood, and the officials worked hard to ensure the success of the meeting. The racing throughout was fair y good, though some of the events were robbed of a certain amount of interest through erratic starting, and the result may have been different had the start been more even. Speculation was fairly brisk, a total of was put through the machine as against last year, making a total increase of for the meeting. The winning double on the first day was Otaraoa and Makikihi, which paid a dividend of Bs. The opening event of the meeting was the Huatoki Plate, of one mile, {or which a field of six I'ned up at the barrier. Kuklos got the best and Lady Sylvia the worst of a stragging start. The Sylvia Park mare came through the fie’d on entering the straight and looked all over a winner, but could not make up the lost ground, Kuklos winning by a length from Lady Sylvia. In the Flying Handicap Gearlie and Dear Doily were ’eft at the post, the first to show out being Lady Lancelot and Tar'na. Otaraoa made a good run in the straight, and scored by two lengths from Silvershell, the second and third horse pas ;ing the post almost together. In the First Welter Handicap the barrier was raised while the field were in all sor s of positions, Dayspring being some d’stance behind. After a fur’ong had been covered Climax and Nero were in the lead, with the rest of the field strung out about two lengths separating each horse, Climax eventually winning easily. Although only five horses started in the Hurdles, the start was any hing but good. Mooshen and Black Banner raced together til 1 reaching, the second hurdle, w-here the latter fel 1 , Cochrane, the rider, escaping with a severe shaking. Mooshen continued in the lead until a couple of furlongs from home, where Tongerhie for-

ged ahead and won easily by five or six lengths.

Billow (a half-sister to Star Rose) was the popular fancy for the Christmas Handicap, but after getting well away had to give place to Makikihi, on whom Gallagher rode a good race. Coming from the field with a well-timed run she gained the victory by a length and a ha f, three lengths separating second and third.

The field for the Ladies’ Purse were despatched to a good start. Toddy made the running right into the straight, where he. cried enough. General Peel then came to the front, and after s.ailing off a challenge from The Dove, won by half a length.

A field of eleven came out to contest the First Scurry. A good despatch was effected, of which St. Maria got slightly the best, and maintaining the advantage to the post won by a length and a half, the second and third horses finishing close together about ten lengths ahead of the rest of the field.

Recreation was made a strong favourite for the Stewards’ Handicap, but failed to run up to expectations, and Otaraoa again scored in a comfortable manner by two lengths.

The second day called forth two inquiries and a protest. The first inquiry was in reference to Pangaroa’s running in the New Plymouth Handicap, but the Stewards, after hearing evidence from the trainer and owner, considered that the explanation was perfectly satisfactory. A protest was then entered by the representative of Showman, who alleged that Pangaroa crossed his horse at the turn going out of the straight. After hearing evidence on bothsides, the Stewards decided to dismiss the protest. The second inquiry was held to consider the alleged inaccuracy of the double totalisator figures, it being alleged by some that tickets were rung on after the “first leg” of the doub’e had been decided. After adjourning the inquiry until the following night in order to collect further evidence, the Stewards passed a resolution to the effect that they were perfectly satisfied that the two tickets on the winning combination were taken out at least five minutes prior to the start of the New Plymouth Handicap (first leg of the double). Each of the two investors on the winning combination (Pangaroa and Showman) received a dividend of Z?i37 14 s -

Five horses only faced the starter for the opening event, the start of which was delayed on accountof Awakino refusing to face the barrier. The field eventually got away in straggling order. Royal Star at once assumed the lead, which he maintained to the post. The winner is by Daystar—Madame Cole, the latter being a full sister to the defunct Battleaxe.

Cyrene got shot out of the barrier in the Electric Handicap, and won from end to end.

Pangaroa, who let his connections down on the first day, managed to gain a victory in the New Plymouth Handicap, a win which was long overdue. Four runners contested the Hurdles, General Peel was the first to get away, but Sammy soon established a lead of seven or eight lengths, and finaally passed the judge’s box by a least half-a-dozen lengths.

The winner of the Summer Handicap turned up in Showman, the least fancied candidate in the race, who returned his supporters the good dividend of £ll 4s.

Southern Cross was the favourite selection for the Welter Handicap. After getting away to a good start the Daystar gelding ran home a comfortable winner. Toddy, who filled second place paid the good price of 16s. The race for the Scurry Stakes needs no description. Pearlie, the three-year-old daughter of Royal Artillery and Margot, assumed the lead from the start, eventually winning by several lengths with ridiculous ease.

In the Farewell Handicap Southern Cross registered his second win during the day. The gelding entered the straight at the head of the field and finally passed the post three lengths in front of Recreation.

MANAWATU RACING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

The summer meeting of the Manawatu Racing Club was held on December 26, 27, and 29. The weather on the first and second days was rather close and muggy, but a heavy rain fell on the Friday night and took all the sting out of the tracks, which were a little hard for the first two days’ racing, and' also served to cool the air. The Manawatu Racing Club has a very fine freehold property of 100 acres at Awapuni, about two miles from Palmerston North, and the stand accommodation and general ap-

pointments are all that could be desired. Caretaker Stevens had the grounds in first-class order, and music was supplied by the Palmerston North Band. The summer meeting of the M.R.C. this season marked an epoch in its history, inasmuch as it was the first meeting consisting of three days’ racing. There are able men at the head of affairs in the Manawatu Racing Club, and it is not surprising that the meeting proved an unqualified success. When the club applied for a third day there was a good deal of opposition shown to the request, but if there is any truth in the old adage “ the proof of the pudding is in the eating,” then it must be admitted that the club was well within bounds in asking the Racing Conference for a third day. The totalisator returns were well up to expectations, the total amount handled for the three days being £54,004, as compared with £40,611 for the two days’ meeting last year. The racing on the whole was very good. In the Cup race there were at least five that had a good chance with only a furlong to go, but at the finish Bourrasque got out and won a wellcontested race. The race for the Palmerston North Stakes on the second day was well worth watching. In this race Achilles and Munjeet fought their battles o’er again. The start was not too good. Munjeet flew out of the tapes and was never headed. Achilles was fourth to move, and at the bend into the straight passed Wirral and Fireiron as if they had been standing, but could not get up to Mr. Stead’s flying mare. The time for the six furlongs was Imin 13 3-5 sec, so there was no waiting on the journey. Although the majority of punters had favoured the chance of Achilles, they were not stinted in their cheers for the winning mare and her owner. In the Hurdle Race on the third day Prospector fell, and his rider (G. Walls) had to be carried from the course. This was the only mishap during the three days’ racing. A noticeable feature of the gathering was the number of motor cars on the ground, some very fine machines being among the number. For the first time the club used the new totalisator. The machine is a South Island invention, and the first thing to strike a casual observer is the absence of the familiar ringing of the bells. The money was collected at six windows, and the totals are eventually rung up on one big machine, which is placed in an elevated position. After the first race of the meeting about £lOO was rung on to the winner after the race was over, and this caused some of the spectators to think that the new machine was not just as good as it might be, some of them remarking on the subject. They had, however, failed to notice that money was put on several of the horses after the race was over, and had they enquired into the working of the machine, they would have had no cause to complain. Immediately the bell denoting that the horses have started is rung, the investment windows are all closed down, and the rubber stamps are taken from the ticket-sellers; it is therefore impossible to issue further tickets on the result of the race. Amongst prominent racing men who were visitors at the meeting may be mentioned Sir Geo. Clifford, Mr. G. G. Stead, Mr. “ Monk,” owner of Achilles, Mr. Paul Hunter, Mr. T. E. Crosse, and many others. The handicapping of Mr. J. E!. Henrys furnished some very close and exciting finishes, and on the third day, after two consecutive dead heats, three cheers were given for the popular handicapper. The affairs of the meeting were in the hands of the club’s capable secretary, Mr. J. M. Johnston, and with his staff of assistants he was to a great extent responsible for the smooth working of the meeting. The attendance for the three days was considerably in advance of any previous year. The trains from Wellington, Wairarapa, Hawke’s Bay and Wanganui were crowded.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

FIRST DAY. The Summer Meeting of the Auckland Trotting Club is proving one of the most successful ever held by the club. The attendance on the opening day and on Monday was a long way above the average, and the amount handled at the totalisator showed a heavy increase on last year’s figures. On the opening day nearly 5000 people were present, but Mr. Mark’s arrangements for their comfort were not

overtaxed. Mr. O’Connor was as usual starter, which means that the thing was done well.

Bridget led off by winning the Maiden Handicap from Rutland by 40 yards. There was a big field of sixteen, but the winner was a hot favourite. In the Pony Trot Plaintiff was most fancied, but had to go second best to Clevelands Pride, who, trotting in good form from the 15sec. mark won handily by ten yards. Only three ponies came out to contest the Pony Cup, Lady Nannie being made a red-hot favourite. The sterling pony Frederick, despite the welter weight of list. 51b., proved too good for the chestnut mare, and beat her home by a length, with Gladys Rose a head away third. Miss Norval was the favourite, while Miss Tuxie and Waitekauri were also strong fancies for the A.T. Cup, the big event of the day, for which ten started. The result came as a complete surprise, for, after Rosebud and Norval had each a turn in front, Typewriter sailed past, and trotting with great freedom, won without any apparent effort by 50 yards from Waitekauri, with Duke C. close up third. The winner returned the nice dividend of ten guineas for each half sovereign invested.

Lena G. and Eureka carried most of the punters” bullion in the Middle Class Trot, but the result was an easy win for Empress, who crossed the line 20 yards ahead of Eureka, the gelding just beating Straight Mat on the post.

A nice field of eleven contested the G.N. Trotting Handicap, but the public never hesitated, coming openmouthed for Miss Wilson, while some few backed The Mooress for the second dividend. This was a very accurate forecast, for Miss Wilson won without an effort by 15 yards, with Mistle a good third. Despite the thumping impost of 12st. 71b., Frederick was almost as good a favourite as Ruatamata for the Telephone Handicap, and he put up a great performance by carrying his welter weight to victory nearly a length ahead of that smart performer Forth, who was in receipt of 541 b. Truly it was a rare feat for the little champion to get off. Punters came for Lizzie Bheg in the St. Heliers Trot, and by doing so showed their good judgment, as she came home a dozen yards ahead of Eureka, who might have easily pulled it off but for one or two bad breaks. SECOND DAY. Dull weather attended the second day of the Auckland Trotting Club’s Summer Meeting on Monday. The attendance, however, was large, and spirited betting was apparent throughout, the sum of £5825 being passed through the machines during the day, which is an increase of £2563 on the same day’s figures of last year. A field of a dozen saddled up for the Second Maiden Handicap Trot. Wilhelmina was the popular fancy, but the favourite nevei showed up in the running. Bridget was never headed, and the grey mare won by 80 yards. Huon Clair defeated the much fancied Huon Leal for second place by 30 yards. Bridget paid a dividend representing odds of 14 to 1. Miss Dunmore and Seacole put up a good race for the finish of the Ladies’ Bracelet. Cleve seemed to have the race well in hand until he broke badly, and fell hopelessly in the rear. Adelaide assumed command, but was speedily replaced by Seacole, who in turn was superseded by Miss Dunmore. Seacole tried to regain the lost position on entering the straight, but the daughter of Albert Victor stalled off all opposition and won by six yards. Frederick’s series of successes was broken in the Christmas Handicap, the gallant little son of Soult giving way to the opposite sex, in the Cyrenian mare Lady Nannie. Under the staggering impost of 12st. 21b., Frederick essayed to cut out the six and a half furlongs, and add still another event to his list of victories. Lady Nannie, carrying 3st. 51b. less, was first into the straight. The top weight made a valiant effort to overhaul the leader, and at one time supremacy seemed within his grasp, but the impost anchored him, and Deeley landed the daughter of Cyrenian—Nannie home with a length to the good. Mr. O’Connor despatched a field of eight in the Summer Trotting Cup Handicap. Miss Tuxie, on the limit of 23secs., was favourite, although all the starters were well backed. Passing the stand the first time Norval and Miss Tuxie were 40 yards ahead of anything else. When the field raced round a second time past the stand, Norval was still in the lead by 30 yards, with Miss Tuxie in second

place, though fast being overtaken by Duke C., who was putting in good |Workv Norval, .however 1 , was trotting beautifully, and held his own, winning by 20 lengths. The Tramway Handicap Trot was generally considered to be one of the best of good things for Straight Mat, and he was promptly made a red-hot favourite. Black Rose was first away off the 12sec. mark, and at once commenced to make the pace a cracker. The black mare led right into the straight, where she was challenged by Eureka. Scarcely had the son of Electioneer got on even terms when he broke. Williamson quickly pulled him into his stride again, however, and after a great race, landed a winner' with six yards to the good. Straight Mat finished amongst the “also started.”

Princess Ena was heavily supported for the Class Handicap Trot, and did not fail her backers. The race was one of the most exciting of the day. Rosebud made the pace, but was unable to keep up the lead her handicap gave her. Mint, who was heavily backed, and The Mooress both put in good work, the race being reduced to a contest between these four. A good race ended in victory for Princess Ena by eight yards, with very little separating Rosebud, The Mooress and Mint in the order named.

Ruatamata, the favourite, was the first to hop out of the barrier in the Epsom Handicap. La Annie failed to get away from the post at all. The favourite was soon cut down by Herculean, who led into the straight, and was there overtaken by Mataura. Forth, with Bst. 111 b. in the saddle, put up a great race. Though last out of the barrier, he fought through the ruck, and, finishing very fast, ran a good second to Mataura. The Middie was a popular tip for the Dash Handicap Trot, and the good thing eventually came off, although there was little to spare at the finish. An interesting finish was provided, The Middie, Miss Wilson, Rosebud and The Mooress all entering the straight together. After an exciting contest The Middie caught the judge’s eye, with The Mooress, Miss Wilson and Rosebud finishing close together in the order named.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB’S SUMMHB MEETING.

SECOND DAY. The second day_ of the Auckland Trotting Club’s Summer Meeting was held at Alexandra Park Epsom, on Monday in dull weather. The betting was spirited, the sum of £5825 10s being passed through the machines during the day—an increase of £2563 IQs compared with the figures for the same day of last year. The following are the details of the racing:— SECOND MAIDEN HANDICAP TROT of 30sovs; second horse to receive sso vs out of the stake. One mile. Mr. J. B. Turner’s gr m Bridget, 2sec (Hird) 1 Messrs. Lowe and Goodwin’s br m Huon Clair, aged, llsec (A. Lowe) 2 Mr. W. E. Singleton’s rn g Huon Leal, syrs, 2sec (Singleton) ...... 3 Also started: Captain Kidd 4sec, Flora Mac 4 sec, Rutland 4sec, Mayton (late Little May) 6sec, Lady Typist Gsec, Wilhelmina 6sec, Dan 6sec, Peter Grey 6sec, Half Larks llsec. Won by 20 lengths. Time, 2min 48 4-ssec. Dividends, £7 Is and 10s. LADIES’ BRACELET HANDICAP TROT, the winner to receive a bracelet to the value of 20sovs, and second to receive a bracelet to the value of sso vs. One mile and a-half. Miss Paul’s b m Miss Dunmore,

aged, by Albert Victor —The Doone, scratch (Mr. Paul) 1 Mrs. W. Mills’ b m Seacole, 6yrs, scratch (Mr. Perrin) 2 Miss I. Hannigan’s b g Cleveland s Pride, 6yrs, scr. (Mr. Hannigan) 3 Also started: Lady Brook 6sec, Avenal 6sec, Adelaide 9sec, Cleve 12sec. Won by two lengths. Time, 4min 2 4-ssec. Dividends. £3 6s and 7s. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP of 70sovs; second horse to receive lOsovs and third ssovs out of the stake. For ponies 14 hands 3in and under. Six furlongs and a-half. Mr. B. Armitage’s ch m Lady Nannie, 4yrs, by Cyrenian—Nannie, 8.11 (Deeley) 1 Mr. G. Hyde’s blk g Frederick, 4yrs, 12.2 (Cress) 2 Mr. G. Robinson’s b m Norana, syrs, 8.10 (Lindsay) _• • • 2 Also started: Forth 8.6, Kilderkin 8.5, Mataura 8.4, Merrimanu 6.7. Won by a length. Time, Imin 26sec. Dividends, £3 2s and 9s. SUMMER TROTTING CUP HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs and third ssovs out of the stake. Two miles. Mr. W. McFarlane’s b c Norval, 3yrs, by ■ Black Child —Norbel, 23sec (Orange) 1 Mr. A. C. Gilman’s b g Duke C, aged, 21 sec (Herbert) 2 Mr. H. Stanley’s b g Waitekauri, aged, 17sec (Hird) 3 Also started: ' Albertorious scratch; Typewriter 4sec, Harold Abdallah~"2osec, Sir Robert 23sec, Miss Tuxie 23sec. Won by five lengths. Time, smin 7sec. Dividends, £3 6s and 18s.

TRAMWAY HANDICAP TROT of 40 sovs; second horse to receive ssovs out of the stake. One mile and aQuarter. Mr. E. J. Williamson’s ch g Eureka, 6yrs, by Electioneer — Nellie, scratch (Williamson) 1 Mr. J. Burfoot’s blk m Black Rose, aged, 12sec (McElwain) 2 Mr. C. Ardern’s b g Little Harold, aged, 6sec (Wilson) 3 Also started: Lissie Bheg scratch, Empress 3sec, Straight Mat 6sec, lago 7sec, Cleveland’s Pride 7sec, Seacole 7sec, Huon Leal Bsec, Lena G lOsec. Won by a length. Time, 3min 15 l-ssec. Dividends, £4 13s and £2 3s.

CLASS HANDICAP TROT of lOOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs and

A FINE TEAM OF COLLIES.

MR. J. G. PARKER’S DOGS. Mr. J. G. Parker, the well-known Hastings breeder, whose dogs proved so successful at the recent Napier, Wellington, Hastings, and Palmerston Shows, forwards us photographs, in which his fine team of collies are shown to advantage. The following particulars concerning them will be read with interest: —

third ssovs out of the stake. One mile and a-half. Mr. H. Stanley’s b m Princess Ena, 4yrs, by Prince Imperial, 16sec (Hird) - 1 Mr. W. J. Greenwood’s ch m Rose-

bud, aged, 18sec (W. Greenwood) 2 Mr Wi Kaama’s blk m The Mooress, 15sec (Duncan) 3

Also started: Mint 4sec, Miss Wilson 12sec, Harold Abdallah 15sec, Taihoa 16sec. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 49 4-ssec. Dividends, £1 4s and £1 14s. EPSOM HANDICAP of 50sovs; second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stake. For ponies 14 hands Sin and under. Five furlongs. Mr. A. Morrow’s ch m Mataura, aged, by Sylvia Park —Durus, 8.6 (Gray) 1 Mr. A. Ludlow’s ch g Forth, aged, 8.11 (Ryan) 2 Mr. H. N. Weston’s b m Norma, 4yrs, 7.4 (W. Chaafe) 3 Also started: Ruatamata 8.3, Herculean 7.5 (including 71b over), La Annie 6.9. Kaipaki 6.8. Won by a length. Time, Imin 6 4-ssec. Dividends, £1 10s and Ils. DASH HANDICAP TROT of lOOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs and third horse ssovs out of the stake. One mile. Mr. J. West’s b g The Middie, 6yrs, by Wilkin, lOsec (West) 1 Mr. Wi Kaama’s blk m The Mooress, aged, 2sec (Duncan) •• • • 2 Mr. S. Jones’ b f Miss Wilson, 4yrs, scratch (Orange) 3 Also started: Cedar scratch, Rosebud 3sec, Taihoa 3sec, Baxter 4sec, Miss Huon 7sec, Eureka 7sec. Won by a length. Time, 2min 38sec. Dividends, 19s and £1 Is.