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RACING AND TROTTING NOTES. (Br "Lookeb-On.") The Southland Racing- Club's Summer Meeting and the Greymouth Jockey Club's Summer Meeting will be concluded to-day, these being the only two fixtures on the list. The Auckland Racing 1 Club's Spring Meeting', which waa postponed from November 9th, will take place at Ellerslie to-morrow. The events are confined to horsea engaged at the time nominations were taken originally, but fresh handicaps were declared, and acceptances taken yesterday. A. 'McDonald, who was admitted to the Palmerston Hospital last Friday, aa the result of injuries sustained through the falling of "Waipnnoa in the Te Matai Hurdles at the Manawatu R.C.'s Meeting, is now making good piogreaa towards recovery. Nominations for the Forton Racing Club's Annual Meeting close to-morrow. A Sydney message says that at a Rale of raoehoraes, Football fetched lOSgns. Two of Kilbroney'a stock were successful in Australia on Saturday, December 14th. Kilfoyle, by Kilbroney—Rosyth, won the Maiden Plato at the Aspendale Park Meeting, Melbourne, and' Jeff, by Kilbroney— Ruthful, won the Encourage Stakes at Victoria Park, Sydney. The Sydney "Referee'' of December 18tJi save:—lt is understood that legal action is being taken in Sydney by a jockey against an owner who is alleged to have besmirched his character. If the case is proceeded with —and at the time of writing it is probablethere will be "standing room only' at tho Court where it is heard. (Br "Searchlight.") Nominations close at noon to-day for' the "Wellington Trotting Club's Annual Meeting. In the Waimairi Handicap at Now Brighton yesterday Treasure Seeker (F. Douglas) and Mushroom (E. Berry) .anticipated their bells, and were called off. Both riders were fined £5 each. Marie Tempest, who finished second to Lockwood in the Park Handicap at Auckland yesterday, was purchased on Wednesday by the North Island sportsman, Mr G. Craw, for £600. Mario Tempest is ft three-year-old filly hy Van Coronado from Marie Narelle, and was bred by Mrs M. Duncan. F. Holmee's stable turned out two winners at New Brighton yesterday in Admiral Wood and Gnv Wilkes, a similar number in General Wilkes and Idris hailing from Oakhampton Lodge. Canterbury-owned and trained horses in Pitaroa, Huon Patch, and Moneymaker finished in that order in the President's Handicap. the principal two-mile race at the Auckland Trotting Club's Meeting yesterday. W. Warren, driver of Irvar in the Summer Handicap at New Brighton yesterday, «u fined £5 for using his whip too freely and interfering with John Dillon. SOUTHLAND R.C.'S SUMMER MEETING. (FBSS3 ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) INVERCARGILL, January 2. The Southland Racing Club's Summer ■ opened to-day in threatening weather, and several heavy ehowere fell during the afternoon. The track waa dead owing to a downpour overnight. The totfclisator turnover waa £22,99(2 10s, as compared •with £17,494 lOir last year. The attendance wan very large. Roeulte:— NEW YEAR HANDICAP, of 130 eovs; six furlongs—2 Revolution-8 10 J. Olsen 1; 8 Red Eagle 7 7 2; 12 Flag Lieutenant 8 1 3. 4 Jack Symons 9: 1 Thistlecrown 8 3; 7 Grafton Tot 8 2; 10 Turton 7 10; 8 Glamis 7 7:9 Grcekson 7 7; 10 Lady Pallas 7 7; 6 Marohing Order 7 7; 15 Mettle Drift 7 7; 'W Mirza 7 7; 11 Osterman 7 7 also started.

Won by five lengths; a head between second and third. Time, lm 18 2-ss. MAJKAREWA TROT (in saddle), of 175 6ovs; one mile and a half—9 Dora Derby 36yds bhd F. E. Jones 1; 2 Ouimet eor 2; 10 Dandy Chimes 72yds bhd 3. 5 Carol scr; 6 First Chimes scr; 7 Jolly Major ecr; 8 Satin Boy 12yds bhd; 4 Pw-tehi!d 1 Royal Step 12; 12 Seaward Spot 13; 12 Malice 11 Matty's Boy 12; 16 Rose Chimes 48; 3 South Star 48; 14 Gla-iiola 120; 15 Papeete 132 also started. Won by a head; six lengths between second and third. Time, 3I INVERCARGILL CUP HANDICAP, of 1000 eovs; one mile and a quarter—9 Marsa 7 D Cotton 1; 10 Subterfuge 7 3 2; 3 Marianne 7 3 3. 5 Rorke's Drift 9 7; 1 Kilboyne 9 3; 7 Samiel 8 10; 12 Kilbrogan 8 1; 8 John Barleycorn 8 10: 11 Thaddeus 7 6; 2 Burrangong 7 3; 14 Fleetham 7; 4 Mazama 7; 6 Royal Star 6 9; 13 Spangle 6 9 also started. Won by four lengths; Marianne two lengths away third. Time, 2m 10 1-sb. WAIKIWI HANDICAP, of 130 eovs; seven furlongs—l Bellshire 8 1 D. Cotton 1: 6 Orderdown 7 12 2; 9 Partisan 7 7 3. 2 Kilmeedy 88; 8 Multoe 7 12; 4 Kilkee 83; 3 Sleepy Head 8 3; 4 Red Admiral 8; 5 Jock 7 12; 7 Vocation 7 12; 10 .Salzburg 7 7 also started. Won by two lengths. Time, lm 31s. FLYING HANDICAP, of 400 eovs; six furlongs—B Helicon 76 1; Buller 892; 2 Palamon 8 4 3. 4 Pyjama 7 6; 5 Braid 7 6; 9 Glensponeo 7 5; and 7 Redshirc 7 also started. Won by four lengths. Time, lm 16 4-ss. ORETI HANDICAP (in harness), of /150 eovs: 01 1 " milo ari'l n —7 Kptruk?. T.o«g scr I. Tilson 1; 10 Tahiti scr 2; 11 War Chimes' 96yds bhd 3. 2 Indra scr: 4 Lewis McKinney <=cr; 1 Moonoy ccr; 8 Pet Child scr; 9 Rothstar scr; 3 Spot3wood scr; 5 Princee* Cole 24ydn bhrl; 12 Lucky Prince 120 also started. Won by fifty yards. Time, 4m. AVENAL WELTER HANDICAP, of 130 eovs; eix furlongs—l Bon Speo F. C. Porter 1: 3 Cave Rock 8 4 2; 7 Bombproof 8 3. Eleus 9 1; 4 Black Mountain 8 12; 10 Dorian 8 10; 9 Erroneous 87; 6 Musselman 8 7; 11 Bonally 8 6 5 Cannot 8; and 8 Recovery 8 also started. Won by a length. Time, lm 17s. WAIHOPAI HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; one mile—s Golden Kin? 7 13 W. Robinson 1; 4 Matty 7 52; 2 Thaddeus 8 53. 9 S*dd-el-Bahr 8 4: 6 Gunrest 7 13; 9 Tin Soldier 7 12: 1 Highwater 7 6: 8 Bon 7 4; 10 Kauwhero 74; and 7 Bandy 7 also started. NOTES ON THE RACING. (special to "the press.") INVERCARGILL, January 2. Royal' Step, who was a hot favourite for the Makarewa Trot, refused to strike a gait at the start, and lost all chance of winning. Ouimet began well, and pacing solidly looked to have the race in hand two furlongs from home, but F. 13. Jones on Dora Derby came with a good run and won by a nose. McLennan on Ouimet was perhaps a little too confident. Marsa jumped to the front in the Invercargill Cup, and, followed by Subterfuge, led all the way to romp in. Kilboyne was well placed over the early stages, and looked to be pulling hard in third position three furlongs from home, but he collapsed suddenly, and faded right out of it, finishing well back. He filled out' a lot when pulled up, and will probably bo benefited by the race. Rorke's Drift, Samiel, Kilbrogan, John Barleycorn, Burrangong, and Mazama were never in tho raco. The last-namod was lame behind. Royal Star, who got a very bad run, finished well in fifth place, arid might win a race before the Meeting closes. Spangle was tailed off last, over the first half-mile, and then finished well up.

The start • for tho Waikiwi Handicap was not good. Orderdown and Bellshire got all the best of it, while Kilmeedy who was very confidently supported by her people, got away last, and though 6he looked to have a cjiance three furlongs from the post, she oould not sustain her effort and dropped back.

Buller got out on the move in the Flying Handicap, while Braid and Daytime got wretched starts. Helicon won very easily, while Braid, who finished fourth, would have run into eecond place in a few more strides.

Kapuka Lass had the Oreti Trot won with six furlongs to go. The rest of tho field

failed to go steadily, and lei her away with a big break. Bon Spec, who was an edds on favourite for, the A venal "Welter, got out first and led all tho way, but Bombproof and Cave Rook had him nt top turning into the ehort straight, and for a few strides it looked as if the odds-on. chance would be beaten. Every" race is improving Bombproof. Hatty got the best of the et.irt for the Waihopai Handicap, and looked as if she would win all the way, but Golden King put in a goal run over the last quarter and beat her. Bandy, who finished fourth, was ridden a very bad race, or else ho would have been exceedingly hard to beat. Kilboyne will probably run in the 6print race tomorrow. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. SUMMER HANDICAP, of 120 60vs; seven furlongs—Eleus 9 2; Kilmeedy 9; Braid 8 7; Cave rock 8 2: Flag Lieutenant 6 2; Black Mountain 8; Thistlecrown 8; Red Eagle 712; Mussulman 7 10: Gre£k Son 7 7; MarchingOrder 7 7; Mottle Drift 7 7. " ROSLYN HARNESS TROT, of COO eovs; two miles—Carol scr; Netta scr; Red Empress Gcr; War Chimes 6cr; Young Star Pointer scr; Royal Step 12yds bhd; Sea- V ward Spot 12; Sobriquet 12; Ouimet 36; Wallroon 36;- Malice 48; Dora Derby 72; Dandv Chimes Si. SOUTHLAND HANDICAP, of 500 sovb; one mile and a distance—Kilboyne 9 3; Rorke's Drift 9 2; Samiel 8 10; Golden King 8 4; Marsa 8 2; John Barleycorn 7 8; Subterfuge 7 8; Thaddeue 7 6; Burrangong 7 5; Marianne 7 4; Mazama. 7; Royal Star 6 10. GLADSTONE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; one mile—G unrest 8 10; Bellshire 8 10; Ayclifi© 8 9; Achilleus 8 9; Fleetham 8 9; Highwater 8 G; Bon 8 2; Red Admiral 8; Bandy 7 10; Jock 7 10; Daringdalo 7 9; Lochella 7 7. SHORTS HANDICAP, of 200 eovs; eix furlongs—Buller 8 12; Palamon 8 5; Rokelaine 7 9; Daytime 7 6; Braid 7 6; Pyjama '7 6; Kauwhero 7 5; Matty 7 6; Redshir© 7; Sleepy Head 6 11; Hiero 6 7; Multoo 6 7. ELECTRIC SADDLE TROT, of 125 sove; one mile—Hectdale scr; Japonica scr; Kapuka Lass scr; Lewis McFjr.ney ecr; Mooneyscr; Pet Child scr; Tahiti ecr; The Tank scr; Kourite 48yds bhd; Hazelfield 60; Roll Up 80; Gamechild 156. ROSEDALE HANDICAP, of 120 sova; eix furlongs—Eleus 9 4; Jack Symons 9; Revolution 8 13; Orderdown 8 9; Caverook 8 4; Grafton Tot 8 1; Lady Superior 8 1; Erroneous 7 9; Bombproof 7 8; Cannot 7 3; Lady Pallas 7; Martifors 7; Osterman 7; Recovery 7. FINAL HANDICAP, of 220 sovb ; one mile —Samiel 8 10; Kilbrosran 8 10; Golden King 8 4; Marsa 8 2; Helicon 7 13; Subterfuge 7 3; Sedd-el-Bahr 7 8; Burrangong 7 7; Marianne 7 7; Matty 7 2; Tin Soldier 7 2; Highwater 6 12; Royal Star 6 12; Kauwhero 6 11; Spanglo 6 9; Hiero 6 7. HAWKE'S BAY .T.C.'S SUMMER MEETING. (PBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) HASTINGS, January 2. The weather waa chilly and overcast, with occasional showers, for the second day of the Hawke'u Bay Jockey Club's Summer Meeting. There was a good attendance, and the totalisator investments were £22,577, as against £25,937 on the second day last year, a decrease of £3360. Tho total for two daye this year was £43,574, as against £52,214 last year, a decrease of £8640. Results: — AOTEA JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; one mile and a quarter—4 Maraetotara 10 6 N. Cameron 1; 1 Want 10 11 2; 3 Aurora 9 10 3. 5 Con 9 10; 2 Otara 10 11; 8 Tho Summit 10 1; 7 Tornea 9; 6 Swenton 10 8; and 9 Jem 9 also started. Won comfortably by a length; a head between second and third. Time, 2m 103. GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of 100 eovs; six furlongs—l Sweet Corn 10 10 J. W. Dwyer 1; 5 Sea Lord 7 6 2; 4 Revocation 8 13. 3 Galore 8 6; 2 Hvmarty 7 8; and 6 Muireo 7 also started. Won by two lengths; third half a length away. Hymarty ran wide and lost her lider in the straight. Time, lm 15s. EPSOM WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; once round—3 Palm Oil 8 10 M. McDonald 1; 1 Retard 10 5 2; 2 Transmission 8 6 3. 5 Belgian Maid 8; and 4 Woolahra 8 also started. Won by a length and a half; Retard, who swerved at the distance, beating Transmission by half a length. Time, lm 51s. SUMMER HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; one mile—3 Kiltesa 8 McCarten 1; 2 Elocution 8 3 2; 5 Pacific Slope 7 10 3. 1 Multive 8 6; 7 Hylami 7 ; 6 Altercation 7 3; 4 Namur 7; and 8 Sabine 7 2 also started. Won by two lengths; third horse a neck away. Time, lm 41 2-ss. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; five furlongs—s Night Time 7 13 E. Manson 1; 2 Sycorax 7 10 2; 1 -Asterina 8 9 3. 6 Hindi 7 13; 8 Red Pepper* 7 9; 12 Pap ami i 7 7; 7 Magistrate 7 7; 9 Import 7 7; 3 Mirk 8 3; 10 Stammer 7 8; 14 Martlet 7 7; 15 Merry Morn 7 7; 7 Heather Sprig 7 10; 13 Natntone 7 7; 4 Mosthenee 7 7; and 11 Hy-' tinus 7 7 also started. Won by a neck; a similar distance between second end third. Time, lm 1 l-ss. SCURRY HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovb; five furlongs—l Marula 8 3 R. Berry 1; 7 Wonder 7 4 2; 3 Tuticorin 8 5 3. 2 Honey Bee 7 13; 14 Strangeways 7 3; 19 Leighton Lass 7; 21 Maori Tikanga 7; 13 Wakatere 7; 12 Kaimotu 7; 10 Star Glow 7; 8 Asterial 7; 17 Purseform 7; 16 Grota 7; 16 Lady Flash 7; 6 Royal Prince 8; 4 Esperance 7 9; 11 Suearworks 7 4; 9 Ohinowairua. 73: 5 Lord Miskerry 7; 20 Gotha 7; and 5 Simoda 7 also started. Won by a length; a length and a half between second and third. Time, I ™IATAPIRO HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; once round—2 Palm Oil 8 10 M. McDonald 1; 1 Consultation 9 2; 3 Crosswords 7 12 3. 5 Orateur 7 *■ 4 8 4- 6 Goldsoene 7 6; and 7 Tyche 7 6 also started. Won by a neck: third horse three longths off. Time, lm 50s. „ JANUARY HANDICAP, of 125 sovs; sir furlomra and a half—l Acfifid 7 6 p- ®-^ c " L*an 1; o Revocation 7 11 car. 8 0J 2, 2 Crowhurst 9 11 3. 3 Galore 8 4; 4 Tavistock 7 10; 6 Hvlami 7; and 7 The Speaker < also started. Won by a neck:, a similar distance between eecond and third. Titrje, lm GO 3-ss. AUCKLAND R.C.'S SPRING MEETING. (PBESS ASSOCIATION TXLKTCRAU.) AUCKLAND, Jannary 2. The following are the acceptances for the Auckland Racing Club's Spring Meeting, which is to *00 on Saturday, having boon postponed from November 9th: — MAIDEN HURDLE HANDICAP, of 250 eovs; on© mil© airl a half—Loyal Arch 12 7; Ditto 11 8; Penniless 10; Pendoon 10; Mahzojjwv 10; Notability 9 4; Bloommo 9 4; Lady Lyddite 9» GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS, of 1000 eovs; one mile—Comedy Prince 8 10;' Kipling 8 10; Te Miro 8 10; War March 8 10; Athena 11. 8 7; Escape 8 7; Hallow 8 Mandrake 8 7; Ruatara 8 7; Cherry Mart 8 o; Demoiselle 8 5; Hineamaru 8 5; Kubeggan 8 5; Principal Lady 8 5; Pirrous 8 5. HOBSON HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; six furlongs—Tigritiya 9 4; King Abbey 9 4; Bellacity 9 2; Happy Valley 8 4; Caballero 8 2; Queen Abbey 8 2; Step 11. 7 3; Arch Lassie 7 3: Miss Leslie 7 3; General Stephen 7 2; Mahzoltov 7; Monocrat 7. WELCOME STAKES, of 1000 sovs; five furlongs—Heta.ua 8 5; Yankee Dan 8 5; Bindle 8 2; Caiwwindra 8 2; Finkop 8 2; Hyrax 8 2; Heafnermoon 8 2; Mistian 8 2; No Mistake 8 2; Pa-rein' Through 8 2; Prince Charleroi 8 2; Parorangi 8 2; Melting 8; Neglige 8; Phyllona 8; Princess Charming 8. MITCHELSON HANDICAP, of 1000 eovs; one mile and a quarter—Gazique 9 3; Teka 9; Uncle Ned 8 10; Bsdford 8 7; Form Up 8 6; Sir Ralph 7 11; Blue Cross 7 7; Glenopal 7 6; Vagabond 7 6; Rockfield 7 3; Lord Kcnilworth 7 ; Hyihis 6 12; Fabrinuette 6 12; Bingham 6 12; Slipstitch 6 7; Alf Delaval 6 7; Windorah 6 7. ONEHUXGA STEEPLECHASE, cf 350 sovs; three miles—Hautere 10 11; Terau 10 7; The Channel 10 6.; Sir John 9 7; Peneton 9 7. SHORTS HANDICAP, of 350 sovs; five furlongs—Rekanui 9; Silver Link 8 9; Downham 7 11; Arran 7 9; King Abbey 7 8; Sheila 7 6; Gaycium 7 6; Lord Kenilv/orth 7 5; Mossman 7 4; Stilts 7 4; Happy Valley 6 9; Van Dubhe 6 7. NORMANBY HANDICAP, of 250 govs; seven furlongs—All Talk 9 '8; Tigritiya 9 3; Spanner 9 3; Pierrot 8 3; Independence 8 3; Sanacre 8; Temiro 7 13; Don't 7 13; Singular 7 11; Multiplane 7 5; Benzine 7; Windorah 7; Ma-hzoltov 7; Declare 7; Debutante 7; Whitehall 7; Rangi Aroha 6 7. JiEW BRIGHTON T.C.'S SUMMER MEETING. A strong southerly wind made the weather conditions rather unpleasant yesterday for the New Brighton Trotting Ciub's Summer Meeting, which had been postponed from December 16th. Tho attendance, however, was very good, and the totalisator investments showed on ir.creasc, the amount yesterday being £27.040 10s, as against £19,745 10s last season. The strong wind affocted the competitors, and the times registered were not particularly fast. Some of the events we~e won easily, but generally the racing was full of interest, and the gathering was a very successful one. The following are details of the racing: — AMATEUR HANDICAP (in harness), cf 75 sovs; second 11 sovs, third 7 sova. For horses that have not done better than 3.52 or its equivalent. One iniic and a half. 1. A. Powell's br f Drift Mite by Driitwood —My Mistake 4yrs Is Mr G. Thompson 1 4. S. E. Priest's b g Upstart 4yrs ecr Mr B. ButterS;!<2 2 5. J. H. Bradley's b g Algy Gee syrs la Owner 3 8 Valkyra 6Cr; 0 Happy Chimes scr; 10 Ravens girl scr; 7 Peter the First ecr; 6

Douglas AVilkes scr; 11 Thorn age Is; 3 Heathcoto Chimes Is; and 2 Sandy Boli Is also started. Drift Min© began smartly, and at the end of half a mil© was four lengths clear of Upstart, with Algy Gee twenty lengths away. There was no change in the order of the leaders, Drift Mine winning by ten lengths from Upstart. Algy Gee. was forty yards away third, just in front of Sandy Bell, with Valkyra fifth. Times—3m 435; 3m 51s; 3m 595. INNOVATION HANDICAP (in harness); of 100 sovs; second 20 sova; third 10 so vs. On© mile and a half. 1. B. Owen's b g Idris by Dan Dillon syrs 14a .. .. J. Bryco 1 S. W. R. L. Pascoe's ch g Silver Nut 4yrs 10s .. .. .. Owner 2 12. A. Howard's b h Foxhill aged 113 Owner 3 11 Gleaming 3s; 8 Rearguard. 63; 4 Pleasant Mount lis; 10 Major Wilkes 12s; 5 Underecrob 13s; 13 Eilywood 13c; 9 Moondrift 13s; 14 Walter Raleigh 13s, and Sunred 13s bracketed; 1 Daisy Lynn 13s, bracketed with Idris: 6 Hoymetta 14s; 2 Stanley L. 14s and 7 Bellzac 14s, and Merry Thorp© 14s 'bracketed, also started. Idris, Major Wilkes, Hoymetta, and Underscrub wer*. at the head of the field a3 they passed th'* stand. Entering th© back stretch Hoymetta moved up into second place, and at the half-mile post was almost on terms with Idris, with Silver Nut coMnsr up fast. As they turned into the. straight Hoymetta broke under pressure, and Silver Nut challenged Idris. The latter, however, staved long enough to win by half a length. Foxhill was a length and a half away third, followed Rearguard, Hoymetta, and Underscrub. Times—3m 41 2-ss; 3m 37 3-ss; 3m 3S 4-ss. WAIMAIRI HANDICAP (in saddle), of 110 aovs; second 22 sovs; third 11 sova. For unhoppled trotters. 5.5 or better. Two miles. 1. G. F. Robinson's ch m Our Goldie by Harold. Dillon—Fylades 6yrs 13s (2s p;n.) A. Butterfield 1 2. T. G. Fox'a br g Koraki aged 15s Owner 2 5. S. Cox's b g' To Kuiti aged lis J. Armstrong 3 10 Beeswing 2s bid scr (5s pen.); 11 Treasure Seeker ecr; S Mushroom scr; 9 Craibwood 2s; 2 Sol ss; 4 Colonel Havelock 7s; 6 Happy Jack 14s; and '7 Sunrise 153 also started. Sunrise soon had a good lead, but broke several times, and with half the journey gone T© Kuiti and Our Goldi© were showing the way to Sunrise and Happy Jack. Along the back Koraki moved up, and T© Kuiti, Our Goldie, and Koraki entered the straight close together. In a hard finish Koraki broke fifty yards from the post, and Our Goldie won by "a length. T© Kuiti was two lengths away third, then came Craibwood and Sol. Treasure Seeker and Mushroom were called off for starting before their time. Times—sm 3. 2-ss; 5m 5 4-ss; 5m 2 2-ss. MACE MEMORIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of -100 sovs; second BO sovs; third 40 sovs. 4.39 or better. Two miles. 8. W. Rankin's b m Nancy Stair by Galindo—Ardzigular syra 9s W. Warren 1 3. W. H. Norton's b m True Pointer syrs 6s F. Holmes 2 1. N. Green's b g Albert Cling 4yra 5s (4s pen.) .; ..J. Henderson 3 9 John Dillon 2s; 4 Lord Min to &s; 2 Erin's Queen 6s; 6 Cora Dillon 6s; 5 Tamarisk 9s; 10 Bundura 9s; and 7 Rorke's Drift 9s also started. Bundura lost a good deal of ground at the start, but Nan6y Stair began smartly, and led out of the straight from Rorke's Drift and Tamarisk, with Trix Pointer moving up fast. At the end of half a mile Tamarisk had run into second plaoe, and with a mile to go tho order was Nancy Stair, Tamarisk, Rorke's Drift, Trix Pointer, Erin' 6 Queen. Going along the back Trix Pointer took second place, but could not overtake Nancy Stair, who" led into the straight and won comfortably by six lengths. Albert Cling, who finished well, was four lengths away third, followed by Bundura, Cora Dillon, and Rorke's Drift. Times—-4m 41s; 4m 395; 4m 40 l-ss. PARK HANDICAP (in harness), of 230 sovs; second 46 sovs; third 23 sovs.. For unhoppled trotters. 4.48 or better. Two miles. .. 4. J. A. Sligo's b g Gay Wilkes by Marvin Wilkes—Alpha H, aged 6s x F. Holmes 1 5. C. James's b h Paul Huon aged 3s Owner 2 2. N. L. Price's b h Imperial Crown aged 2s .. .. .. Owner 3 1 Lord Roanchild scr; 5 Electrocute ecr: G Beta. Peter 4s; 3 Lady Patricia sa; and 7 Truganini 63 also started. . Gay Wilkes quickly established a lead from Truganini, who broke. Lord Roanchild made up his ground rapidly, and at the end of a mile Gay Wilkes, Lord Roanchild, and Imperial Crown were in closo order. They raced together til] turning into the straight, where Lord Roanchild was beaten, and Paul Huon came with a strong run. In a good race homo Gay Wilkes won by a length from Paul Huon, who was four lengths in front of Imperial Crown. . Electrocute was some distance back fourth, and Truganini next. Times—4m 525; 4m 49 2-ss; 4m 49 l-os. BOWHILL HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 sovs; second 30 sovs; third 15 sovs. 4.50 or better. Two miles. 1. F. L. Gracefield's b m Sympathy by Dominion—Silverque 6yrs scr M. Edwards 1 5. W. E. Simes's b g Pax aged 23 F. Holmes 2 6. E. L. McKeon's hr g Bundong svrs 4s Owner 3 3 Harold Child 3s; 4 Gold Crest 4s (2s pen); 6 Louie Drift 63; 7 Wood Drift 8s; and 2 Rothcliff Ss also started. Gold Crest would not begin until his chance was hopeless, and Wood Drift and Rothcliff cut out the early running. Pax had taken charge at the half-mile coat, and »t the end of a mile ho was fol'owed by Louie Drift, Bundong. and Rothcliff. Going along thn back Sympathy nut in her claim, and heading Pax four furlongs from home won by eight Wglhs. Bundong was four leneths back, with Harold Chi l '' fourOi, and Gold Crest a long way back fifth. Times 4m 40 2-ss; 4m 44b; 4m 475.

SUMMER HANDICAP (in harness), of 170 ■ sovs; second 34 sovs; third 17 sove. 2.50 or better. Ono mile and a quarter. 1. Mrs A. M. Seymour's br h Admiral Wood by Wildwood Junr. —D.I.C. aged Is F. Holmes 1 4. M. Edwards's b m Adelaide Direct aged scr Owner 2 2. W. Rankin's blk g Irvar 6yre 5s W. Warren 3 7 John Dillon scr; 6 Beckom 2s; 3 "Willie Lincoln 2s; 1 Minteon _ 3s, bracketed with Admiral Wood; 5 .admiral Hal 4s; and 8 Silver Quick 5s also started. Irvar was quickest to begin, and passing tho stand was showing tho- way to Admiral Hal and Beckom. Running along the back John Dillon showed a fine turn of speed, and half a mil© from home was in second place. Irvar led into the straight, but Admiral Wood then put in a strong run, and won by a length and a half from Adelaide Direct, ■who just got up i"n tiniA to Irvar for second place by a Mintson was fourtn, ana John Dillon fifth. Times—2m 43 l-ss; 2m 48 2-ss; 2m 53 3-sa. FAREWELL HANDICAP (in saddle), of 130 sovs; second 26 sovs; third 13 eovs. 2.17 or better. Ono mile. , 1. B M. Morten's b g General Wilkes by Marvin Wilkes—Pansy aged 2s J. junr. X 5. C. Channing's cli g Frank Trac«v ag»d 3a pen.) .. •• J. Ccc Will 2 6. E. McDermott's gr m Silver Quick Cyrs 43 .. •• Owner 3 2 Lord Minto scr: 3 Ariadne 3s; 7 Huia Grav ss; and 4 1.-ord Tillon 5s also stored. Ariadne ».nd Frank led omt of the strakß with General Wilkes next At the half-mile post General Wi'W closed on the leaders, and m'the etrniglit and won easily by eifrht lencrths. Frank Tracey was six lengths in front of . ver Onick, with Ariadne fourth, and Lord T)illon fifth. Times—2m 13s; 2m lo !-■«; - m 3-ss.

NOTES ON THE RACING. Tlie Amateur Handicap aroused little enthusiasm. Driftmin* began em"tly and leading from start to finish. won ably from Upstart. Of tie others, Algy Gee and Sandy Bell v;ere the only two lo make any sort of ft display. . , J. Brvco's stable -provided the winner ot the Innovation Handicap in Idris. His task v;a« made easy by several of his opponents leaving their feet. ..Silver Vut went a solid race. Ind had Idris doing his best. Hoymetta broke his hopplw. two furlongs from , home, and a tyre came loose from ttie sulky I of Pleasant Mount. Stanley L. was strono- - supported, but failed to_trot kindly. i The public made Our Goldie favourite for | tho Waimairi Handicap, and their judgment was sound, as the Harold Dillon mare won nicely at the finish. Koraki, who filled f*cond place, broke on several occasions, otherwise the result might have been differcn.. None of the others trotted up to expectations. Beeswing found her handicap too much, while Treasure Seeker and Mushroom started before their time and were called off. Nancy Stair led from the fall of the flag in the Mace Memorial Handicap, and lasted lone enough to win bv a small margin Irom Trix Pointer and Albert Cling. Tlio former was always handy, but_ at the end of a mile Albert Cling was running last, and did well to finish in third place. Lord Mm to was never dangerous. Erin« Q ueen . J. 83 •not in a generous mood, and raced unkindly. | Cora Dillon, Tamarisk, and Rorke a Drift were weU beaten four furlongs from home. Bundura began badly, and lost a lot or, ground. She came fast m the conchjding and was close up behind placed | division fourth. _ , _ ~ All started in the Park Lord Roanchild being backed down to odds on. He was in front at the end of twelve furlongs. but failed to stay, and' was unplaced at the finish. Gay Wilkee, the winner, made a couple of mistakes. He ha® a good turn of speed, and this enabled mm to maintain his position. He won all out from Paul Huon, who finished fast on the outBide, and paid a nice price for second place. Imperial Crown trotted very unsteadily. Reta Peter, Lady Patricia, and Truganini oil lost their chances by breaking early in the race. . Two back-markers in Sympathy and .Fax were and second in tho Bowl-ill Handicap. The former has raced most consistently during the holiday meetings, and fully deserved to win. Gold Crest broke up at the start, while Louie Drift, Rothcliff, and Wooddrift all performed indifferently. Admiral Wood scored a long overdue win in the SummeT Handicap. He was well placed in the earlv stages, and finishing full of running beat Irvar and Adelaide Direct. The latter put in a brilliant run, but failed to reach Admiral Wood.. John Dillon was amongst the second division at the end of a mile, but failed to race on. Beckom and Admiral Hal showed little or no pace, whilo Silver Quick was pulled up after going a furlong. The Farewell Handicap was the best betting race of the day. The favourite, General Wilkee, carried a quarter of thi money on tho maehir.e, and won with ridiculous 1 ease from Frank Tracey. Ariadne was in tlie l«ad at the end of fouT furlongs, but over the last quarter he began to stop, and was well beat»n at the finish. Both Lord Dillon and Silver Quick made mistakes. Lord Minto finished a bod last.

AUCKLAND T.C.'S SUMMER MEETING. (press association telegram.) AUCKLAND, January 2. Tho Auckland Trotting: Club's Summer Meeting was concluded in cold and showery weather, with a large attendance. Author Dillon again attempted to lower th© Australasian mile record on a track which was dead, but failed, his timo being 2m 9s. Tho totalizator investments were £37.711, making .0100,351 for tho meeting, as against £105.040 last year, an increase of J51305. Results: — TAMAKI HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 sovs; for utihoppled trotters; class -lmin; cno mile and i half —10 Maethorn scr Wyatt 1; 5 Sandy Patch -18yds bhd 2; 9 Polar Star 12yds bhd 3. 7 Lady Lonsdale scr; Canberra acr; 15 Favour l?oyal scr; 14 My Junior ecr: 13 Normica Heir scr; 8 Dienity 12vds bhd: i Pieter Timmerman 12; 2 Mutn 24, and Rita Galindo 84 (bracketed); 12 Cella 36; 3 Gold Boy GO; 11 Sweet Memory 84; and G Overrate 103 also started. Won by three lengths. Time, 3m 57 8-ss. PARK HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 eovs; class 3.50; one mile and a half —6 Lockwood 12yds bhd Cameron 1; 1 Marie Tempest 36yds bhd 2; 7 Flora Dillon scr 3. 3 Beauscant scr 8 Clip 12yds bhd; 1 Leowood 7 2, bracketed with Mario Tempest; 4 Te Awa 48; 1 Dandy Jack 60: 2 Jewel Fashion 84; and 5 Galindo Boll© % also started. Won pulling up by two lengths; (hreo iengths bstween 6econd and third. Time, 3m 41 l-ss. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (in harness), of CIOO sovs; class 4.39; two miles—2 Pitiroa. 12yda fchd Shaw 1; 5 Huon Patch lpyds bhd 2; 1 Moneymaker 48yds bhd 3.. 7 Lieutenant act; 3 Harold Devon scr; 6 Asturio ecr; 3 Gold Girl scr; and Steel Bell Siyds bhd bracketed; and 7 Colenut 12 also started. Won by thre<» lengths; ton lengths between second and third. Time, 4m 52 3-ss. ASSOCIATION HANDICAP (in harnpas), of 230 sovs; for unhoppled. trotters: class 4.54; two miles—2 Kirikiriroa scr Kelsey 1: sde Why ecr 2- 3 Svrio 12yds bhd 3. 8 Amberite iscr; 6 Billy Parolo 24yds bhd; 11 Chub 96; 7 Hint 48"; 1 Hova 60; 4 Blackthorn 60; 12 Auckland Girl 72; 9 Gold Boy 72; and 10 Whisht 84 also started. Won by a head; five' lengths between second and third. Time, Em •14 4-ss. NEW YEAR HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs; class 4.50; two miles—s Bronze Patch scr Redshaw 1; 2 Gallipoli l2yds -bhd 2 • 7 Silver Black scr 3. S Goodrich scr; 1 Dean Dillon 12yds bhd; 4 Manuka Park 12; and 6 Bridgewood 72 also started. Won by ten lengths; tho -sam© between eocond and third. Time, 5m 10s.

ONSLOW HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 eovs- clacs 2.19; one mile—4 Waverley scf Richards 1; 8 Gold Girl 12yds bhd 2; 1 Monc-ymaker 3fivd3 bhd 3. 3 Princo Poolo scr; 2 Birdwood scr; 10 Lord Lytton scr; 6 Alf. McKinney scr; 9 Sir Fulhn.ni 24yds bhd; 7 Pitaroa 24; and 0 Ecccntrie 24 also started. Won by a head: two lengths between second and third. Time, 2m 26 3-ss. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (in saddle), of 150 sovs; class 2.24; one mile—2 Ruanui scr Julian 1; 4 Salamander 60yds bhd 2; B Trooper Dillon 60yds bhd 3. S St. Trella scr; 6 Kompsey scr; 5 Victor G. IMvds bhd; 1 Lord Rose 36; 3 Lucille 24; 7. Bronze Patch 48; 11 Energy Sdi 10 Lndy Haldano 48; 13 Dorothy Dimple 60; 14 Sanddrift 60; and 12 Huon 'PalcJi 132 also started. Won by. three lengths: two lengths between second and third. Time, 2m 35 --53. PREMIER HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 eovs; class 3min: one niilo and -a quarter —2 Neil Denis scr Hendricksen 1: 5 Wilding 36vds bhd 2: 8 Lucille 24vds bhd 3. 7 Goodrich ecr; 4 Mvkot per; 9 ICemnsey scr; 3 All Bell 12yds bhd: 1 Miss Rolfe 24; 10 Comedy Chief 36; and G Lord Roso 36 also started. Won by a cncck; a length between second and third. Tim©, 3m 1 3-53.

GREYMOUTH T.C.'S. ANNUAL MEETING. I VI'KESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) GREYMOUTH, January 2. Tho opening day of the Greymouth Trotting Club's Summer Meeting was held today in lino weather. There was a large attendance, and the totalisator turnover was £8111 10s, as against £3161 103 laet year. Results: — . GUINNESS HANDICAP tin harness) of 75 sovs; 3.55 class; one mile and a half— 3 Citadel S3 1; 5 Jewel Locanda, lis 2; 1 Woodland Rose ISs 3. 7 Fairy Whispers ecr; 6 Topsy Wallace 3s; 2 Prince Huon J2s, and 4. Henry Tracey 14s also started. Vron easily. Time, 3m 45 2-sa. SUMMER HANDICAP saddle), of To eovs: for unboppled trotters; 5.22 claso; two miles—3 Marble Hall lis 1; 1 Rose Traoey Hs 2; i Tell Tale scr 3. 8 Inquisitive 3s; 6 Capowell lis; 7 Franzio Bell Ha; o Repington lis; and 2 Billy Ashley lis also started. Won easily. Time, 5m 12s. JUBILEE CUP HANDICAP (in harness), of 175 sovs; 3.40 class; one mile and a half —2 Star Queen 4a 1; 9 Bernic L. 1b 2; 7 Prince Coronado*4s 3. 5 «Lucy Wallace ecr; 4 Gipsy King 3s; 8 Full Cry 3s; 3 Thesius 4s: 1 Some Boy 4s; 10 Suddite 4s; and G Edina Is also started. Won comfortablv Time. 3m 38 3-ss. AMATEUR HANDICAP (in saddle), of 60 sovs; one mile and a half—4 Inquisitive 7s 1- 1 Arran Lad 17s 2; 5 Wcstland Lass 15s 3. L.R. scr; 3 Billv Ashley lis; and 2 Galivant 17s also started. Won easily by several lensrths. Time 3m 52 l-ss. GREY VALLEY HANDICAP (in saddle), of 75 sc-re; 3.42 class; one mile and a half— l" Jack Arra.h 6s 1; 2 Young Dillon 3s 2; ! 3 Goldei Pippin 6s 8. 4 Ringleader scr; 5 Tnssy M. 3s; 7 Lndy Bombay sa; and 6 I Palmdale G.» al?o started. Won by two lcn-*!t". Time, Sm 41 EXPRESS HANDICAP (in hrrnefr), of P'J sovs; one mile—l * Lovebird 3s l ' 2 Rose Tracy 10s 2; 3 Diction 5s ,3 8' L.R. scr; 5 Oeier ecr; 7 Wcstland ! Lass lOs: 6 Whimpering Bov 10s; and 4 Fra"iie B-ill W* started. Won by a length Time, 2m 325. DASH HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 boys •" °6 class; one mil"—4 Bcrnie L. 3s 1; 6 Prince Coroiwdo 3s 2; 1 Golden Pippin 3c j 5 Prince fv: 2 Gicsv King Ceil Miss Wallace Is; 1 Liu via D'Oro 2s; 6 fit.-ld'V 3s; 9 Lord Agaranthus 3s: and < Ed'nn also started. Tim", 2m *2 4-ss. i ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in saddle) of 7o sovs; 2.32 class; one mile-1 Taesy M. ecr 1; 6 Lady Bombay la 2; 5Fa Whispers 2s 3. 1 Sweet Colo 3s; 3 Topjj Wallace 6s, and 2 Mvrtlo W 63 /t Won fairly easily. Time, 2m 20 4-ss.