SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18888, 31 December 1926, Page 18

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES.

f,- i ..--v. klaci K<. Muunjti (thud and fourth days). !•«.. ~1, Jan. J. -I—Greymouth .' f\ Mid Jsr l". '(--.-n.-itford Rt:. Aim>;»l. J«a. 1. •>- llawka's Bay J.i'. f-umrarr. .'•a. 1. I- Miiiton J.C. Summer. J»B. 1 —W'yndham R.C. Annus!. .t»3. ! '•'< -V>:. ir.-.raps R.C. .Sunim»r. if.. l---W.-,;l.juaiti R.C. Annual if.. 1- Wiinu K.C. Annual. . I §n. •"', K.C. Summ»i j«r. 7. h •-!;• "(ton J.C. jlid.-ummer, ,i, r . \,, —Vincent J.C. Annual. .'»[!. J'. —Afhburton County R.C. S>.mmc<r. .'jr. I'.—Wairio J.C Anuu.iL :■■:• I 1!, 20 —Wairoi R.C. Annual. J»n. :''. *i, '-'l—Wellington K.C. Summer. .t«n 21, 22 - Foxton R.C. Annual. .'tzi. 22- Hjv ;( Islands R.C. Annua'. Jin. 2'', ..'7—J'ahiiitiM R.C. Annual. .'in. 2", ''!—Takapuna J.C. .Summer. if-v. 2--T.ipan>ii K.C. Annml. V>-'". .', 1 K,-.TK;nt Iff. Sitinimc: K» ■ 3. ■"•■ <iiiiliornc R.C. Surami" !\r> j, 7 -Tf Kuiti V. C. Annu* rVn. 10. 12-Dunedin J.C. Autumn l'ei>. 10, 12—Tsranaki J.C. Autumn V>r- 24--Waiapu K.C. Annual. Jta:. 2, 3 - Dirinc-vuke PC Autumn. TROTTING FIXTURES. Ji'i -1- Au'kland I.C. rummer i,thiT<i rtaji. !»".. I .'■ -Canterbury Park TC Sun.mer. .'«n. :• W'Ml.md T.C. Annual Jan. '•. *>•—Greymou'li T.<'. Summer J»n. f— Northlanl T.C. Annual J«n. 22 Hawke't Bay T.C. Annual Jtn. 2i-T«-. Aroha T.C. Anmul. Icb. f.-CVfviot T.C. Annual. >'•'•. ?•>-Kaikouia T.C. Annual TURF GOSSIP. Accept a ncc-s for the. Southland Racing Club's Summer Meeting are due to-day . Acceptance for the Westland T.C.'s Annua) Meeting are due to-day. The following rohandicaps have been declared for the Mnrton Jockey Club's Burnmer Meeting:—First Hack Hurdles: Matu 10-8. Jnvcnile Handicap: Paleta ft 2. Marton Cup: Civility 90, Novar fc-0, Allmarimba 7-6, Polar 7.1 Dash Hack Handicap: Horomea 9-1, Lin Arlington 8 11, Puwhiri 710, Some Lnd 7 7. Railway Handicap: Royal Damon 0-2, Bank Note 7-. r i. New Year Handicap: Horomea 9-2. Stewards' Handicap; Polar 8-13.—Press Association. The following re-hondicaps have been declared for the Stratford Racing Clob'a Meeting:—Tariki Hack Handicap Branson 10-O, Fartaga 0-9; Stratford Cnp—Hipo 8-7, Tlie Lamb 8-3, Novar 7-12; Tiivenile Handicap—Jazz Baby fW, ftilvennine 8-12, Mot-room 8-1; Douglaa Handicap—Gaillard 8-12, Pouma 8-10; Midhirst Hack Handicap —Vivo 7-13, Bent 7-13, Airtight 7-5; Railway Hack Handicap—Branson 8-10, Onward 8-1, Partaga 8-1, Mac-room 7-7. At Uifi bloodstock sales at Ellerslio yesterday, a yearling by Leightou— Flora Macdonald, was sold to Mr W. G. Ktead fo r 600 guineas. Tlic samo owner also purchased a marc with foal at foot for 150 guinea*. Tho steeplechaser Ngaliinepouri had to be destroyed a day or two ago, as be was suffering from injuries that .were incurable.

Two two-year-olcl filly, Cosmetic, has bora aolil by Mr W. 0. Stead to Mr V, Riddiford, and will race in the latter'* interest on Saturday. The price u not disclosed, but it is understood to he fairly substantial. Commendation galloped on the course proper at Ellerslio yesterday morning, and has evidently recovored from the trouble that affected him, lor ho moved very nicely. There were several mishaps at tho 'Auckland Trotting Club's Meeting yesterday, but fortunately they had nq serious results. In addition to the accidents that Imprint and All Bell met with in the Summer Cup, Anselm fell in the lianftirly Handicap and interfered with Dick Dillon and Cuto Lad. Mr G. M. Currie has purchased in England another high-class mare for the Koatanui stud. This is a mare named Aspic, foaled in 1920 by Polymelia from Jelly by Isinglass, from Lady Ailsa, by Ayrshire. Aspic is in foal to • well-known siro, Sicyon. Canterbury-trained horses have taken moat of the honours in the principal races at the Auckland Trotting Club's Meeting. In the Auckland Trotting Cup and Summer Cup all the four placet were filled by Canterbury horses, and in tho Penrose Handicap the three place-fillers came from Canterbury. The Dunedin Jockey Club and Forbury Park Trotting Club invite applications for the position of secretary, at a salary of £7oo per annum.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. TATTERSALL'S MEETING. tn CttttWMßf ASsOCUTIO»—COPTRIOBT.) U.vnuJUM A*S K.2. CABLB ASSOCIATIOH.) (Received December SOth, 0.15 p.m.) SYDNEY, December 30. The rain cleared and the weather was fine, Wit the going was heavy for Tattersall's postponed meeting at Randwick. THE CARRINGTON STAKEB resulted:GRECIAN ORATOR 7-5 1; Persuasion 7-4 t: Periaeo 7-8 3. Twenty started, including Giggle. Persuasion went to the front at the borne turn and led into the straight. The winner shot ahead at the distance, and in a clattering finish won by half a neck. Time, 3.44. The WELTER resulted: -BAGPIPES 9-0 1, Hoppicker 04 a; Mount Mart* e-2 3. Eight started. Won by a length and a half; fne length between second and third. Time, 1.42 J. 1 .WEST AUSTRALIAN MEETING (Received Dectmber 30th, 9.55 p.m.) PERTH, December 80. Tit* West Australian Trotting Cup Tetmlted:— DumbelU 1, Great Storm % Hantsu 3. Won easily. Tho New ZeaUnder, Ratana, who ran second to DumbelU, »nd the ex-New Zealander Taraire, who wae svieond to Aanjean in thoir heate, were placed fourth and fifth respectively in tho ftnal. | RE-HANDICAPS. (mil ASSOCUTIOI TELEQBAU.) I •ISVERCARGtLL. December 30. The following rehandienps have been declared: — ftoothUnd Racing Club.—Oreti Trot—•LibOral 72; Zenith 84: Lingflcld 06. Makafewa Trot—Robert Bell 48; "Liberal 132. Wyndhsm R.C. Meeting.—Victory Trot— Jtnbcrt Bell 12; Liberal 96; Lingflcld 120. PALMT.RSTON X.. December 30. Wairarapa Racing Club—Rimutaka Handicap- Inoe 8-9.

MANAWATU R.C.

CONCLUDING DAY.

I FRESS ASSOCIATION IELEOBAM.! PALMERSTON N., December 30. The Jlanawatu Summer Meeting concluded in delightful weather. The track wa..s ir, jieat order and there wore, close finishes in every event. The wagering total I'or the day was £81,336 as against, £567202 for flio third day loiit year. Tho total for tho meeting wan £119,310, compared with £111,360 last y»ar. Krsu'.ts are n.i follows.— TIBITEA HURDLES HANDICAP, of 200 eova; ljm—4 SOTTANA 913 (.'. McGoveru 1 , 1 Lady Passenger 9-13 2; S Matu 10-1 3. 5 Glcnidle 0-10; 7 Little Kiver U-7; 2 Blood Ked 9-fi, 6 Lady Gay 9-0 also started. Won bv a length; a, neck fecond and third. Time, ;I.U 1-5. VvTIITMOKK HANDICAP (Apprenliwa), of '2OO sovs; 7f—6 SOME LAD 7-0 L. Daly 1, 2 Acred 7-8 2; 3 Capitulation 8-3 3. Elysianor 8-3; Pangolin 8-3; As'.cep 7-*; Anchor 7-6; Avazoue 73; Ciourmet 7-3; Archon 7-0; Petal 7-0; Elicit 7-0 also started. AVon by a length; a head between second and third. Time, 1.28 2-5. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 250 sovb, 5f —2 PALETA 8-8 D. AVatta 1; 5 Tom Bracken 7-3 2; 10 Crown Area. 7-8 3. Helen 9-8; Greengrocer 7-11; Arrow Lad 7-11, Shining Star 7-8; Landguard 7-8; Starbird 7-S; Kindle 7-8; Reckless 7-8; Caluna 7-0; Wild Pigeon 7-0, Duck'a Egg* 7-0 also started. Won by a, neck; two lengths second and third. Time, 1.4 15. LIVERPOOL HANDICAP, ot 600 so-s. nf-2 CIVILITY 8-10 B. H. Morris 1, i Inferno 7-6 2; 7 Peneus 7-13 3. 1 Eeremoana 10-1; 6 Buoyant 7-2; 3 Joy Bird 7-2; 5 Bennanee 7-0 also started. Won by a head; o. nock second and third. Time, 1.52 3-5.

WESTBURY HANDICAP, of 200 sovB; M-2 BANK NOTE 9-1 L. G. Morris 1; 4 Powhiri 7-7 2; 1 Precious 8-W 3. Lin Arlington 8-13; Royal Gams 8-2; White Ringlet 7-7; Volplane 7-4; Miss Pat 7-1; Royal Trme 7.0; Star Chamber 7-0 also started. Won by a head; three-quarters of a length second and third. Time, 1.1 3-5;

CLANDEBOVE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; lm and llOyds-l TIEGA 8-10 L. G. Morris 1; 5 Bonhomme 7-9 3; 4 Kilmisa 7-5 3. 7 Ngata 9-11; 2 Allmarimba 8-6 3 Polar 8-1; 6 Santonio 7-10; 8 Man Jong 75; 9 Alyson 7-0 also started. Won by a nose; two lengths second and third. Time, 1.17.

CHPISTMAS HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; ?/—t TE K.OKOKE 8-12 B. H. Morris 1; 3 Great Day 8-5 2; 12 Wilderness 7-7 3. Black Mint 9-5; Brigadier Bill 8-8; Zarieee 8-4; Bronstell 8-1; Ladykiller 8-1; Rising Star 8-1; Hypnotic 7-7; Petal 7-7; Barryanda 7-7 also started. Won by a head; threequarters of a length second and third. Time, 1.27 3-5.

KAWAU HANDICAP, of 300 sots, 6f—l LADY BENTINCK 7-9 J. Barry 1, 10 Mireusonta 8-9 2; 8 First Acre 7-12'3. Orchid 9-4; Tukia 9-3; Plain Sailing 7-9; Glen Innis 7-9; Epistle 7-8; Gold Box 7-0; Lipsol 7-0; Anthonio 7-0; Miss Hupana 7-0 aleo started. Won by half » lenjth each way. Time, 1.14.

NOTES ON THE RACING. (SPKCIAL TO TBI F-BSSS.) The Manawatu Racing Club's Meeting was concluded in brilliant weather before a fair attendance. The racing wbs high-class, close finishes being the order. The starting was open to criticism, especially the undue latitude allowed to a badly-behaved horse in Inferno, who broke the tapes repeatedly, and was a menace to other well-behaved horses. In the Tiritea HnrdlM, Lady Passenger ■was a slightly better favourite than Blood Ked, with Sottana nt a good price. Little River led out from Lady Gay, Lady Passenger, and Blood Red. Passing the stands the order was Little River well clear of Lady Passenger, with Lady Gay and Blood Red next, and Sottana and Glenldle last. Little River drew away passing the six furlong post, but Lady Passenger and Motu closed on him again, across the top, with Sottana moving up. The field bunched at the last fence, where there was tome scrimmaging, and once over Sottana drew up to Lady Passenger and Motu. Sottana beating Lady Passenger by half a length. Motu was a head awajr third. Blood Bed was fourth, and GUfnidle next. Sottana did not jump too well, but he had too much pace on the fiat, and finished In great style. For the Whitmore Handicap Pangolin was a very decided favourite, with Acred solidly backed, and the winner, Some Lad, at a joy price. Petal began best from Archon, Pangolin, and Acred. Elyslanor moved up crossing the top, and Some Lad improved his position. Petal was beaten at the turn, where Acred led from Archon, Pangolin, and Elysianor, but the hat-named ran very wide, and Gourmet ran off the course. Acred, Pangolin, «nd Archon were battling out the finish, when Some Lad and Capitulation joined in. Some Lad won by a length from Acred, who beat Capitulation by a head. Pangolin and Archon were next. Some Lad, patiently ridden, won in gobd style. Archon should have done better, but had to bo bustled in the early stages. In the Juvenile Handicap Helen wa3 slightly better backed than Paleta, with Reckless and Arrow Lad well and evenly backed. After a long'delay at the barrier, due to the vagaries of Helen, \Faleta, Recklets, and Tom Bracken began best from Duck's Egg and Arrow Lad, Helen being the last to move. So the; raced to the turn, where Paleta and Tom Bracken drew away from Reckless, the pair fighting out the finish, Paleta Winning by a head. Crown Area finished on two lengths away third, with Reckless fourth, and Arrow Lad, Wild Pigeon, and Helin next. Paleta won very nicely, and Tom Bracken gave an improved showing. The Liverpool Handicap 'saw Rerefnoana a very hot favourite, with Civility slightly better backed than Joy Bird and Buoyant. Civility led Out from Joy Bird and Peneus, after Inferno by hisaatios had delayed the start for a very long time. Turning into the back straight, Buoyant and Joy Bird led Herdmoana, Civility, and Peneus, with Bennanee and Inferno last. Inferno, Peneus, and Civility improved their positions going across tho top, where Buoyant was beaten. Inferno, Joy Bird, and Peneus led Civility and R«retnoana at the turn. Civility did be*t in the run in, and beat Inferno by a head, with Penaua half a length away third. Hermnoana wu fourth and Bennajioo and Joy Bird next. Civility won well, for it was a, desperate race and at a fast clip all the way.

In tho Weatbury Handicap, Precious, Bank Note, White Kinglet, and Powhiri wexo a)l well backed. Volplane, Misa Pat, and Royal Time were all slow away, and Bank Note led out from White Kinglet, Powhiri, Precious, and Royal Game. Bank Note shook off White Ringlot at tho turn, and then was challenged by Powhiri, the pair righting out a desperate finish. Bank Note won by a head, with Precious threequarters of a length away third. Royal Game and White Ringlet were next. Bank Note's performance was. really good. In the Clandoboye Handicap, Tioga finished up a, £4O better favourite than Allmarimba, with solid support for Polar, Kil- - and Bonhomme. The last-named delayed the start, and when they were let go AllruarimbA led Kilmise, Bonhomme, and Ngata. Rating down the back, AUmarimba' and BoDhomme led Kilmlss and Santonio, with Tiega, Polar, and Ngata next. There was little change to tho turn, where Bonhomme shook off AUmarimba and KUmiss joined In, followed halfway up the straight by Tiega. Desperately ridden, Tiega got up to beat Bonhomme by a nose, with Kilmiss two lengths away third. Santonio was fourth and Polar arid Allmarimba next. Tiega w«) responsible for a bigh-claes performance.

u'or lue Chriatnias Handicap, Te Koroke whs a iiitJo bettor bucked thin Black Mint, with plenty of support far Great Day. It was a good betting race. Zajrieeo led lot a. furlong from BronstelL, Great Day, »nd Ladykiller, but at the five-furlong battior the order was Zwisee, Black Mint, Great Day, Brcnstell, and Hypnotic. Wilderness and Barryanda made itet runs right round to the turn, otherwise the order was the same. Black Mint was in front a, furlong from home, but Wilderness and Groat Day headed him off, only to succumb in turn to To Kotcko, who finithed v/ 011, and won by » head from Great pay. Wilderness was three-quarters of a length away third and Black Mint and Hypnotic next, with Barrv. anda heading the others. Te Koroke won well.

In the Kawau Handicap, Lady Bentinck was a good favourite, with Plain Sailing, Firßt Acie, and Epistle well backed. Lady Bentinck led off from Tnkia, Anthonie, and Plain Sailing, and Gleninnie last. Plain Sailing led across the top from Lady Bentinck, Gold Box, Tukia, and First Acre, With Mireusonta at the tail of the main bunch. Plain Sailing looked the winner at the turn, but Lady Bentinck stayed on very well and beat Mireusonta, who came with an electric rush in the straight, by half a length. First Acre was half a length away third, with Gold Box fourth, and Plain Sailing and Tukia next. Lady Bentinck won Well, hut V»*naonl» was rejutalsible for a wonderful performsnee.

AUCKLAND T.C

GREAT BINGEN AND HOLLY BOY

(rßiss issocunox lELtoHia.) AUCKLAND, December :3C. The Aucklaud Trottim; Club's .Summer Meetiug \wis <:onticued in tine weather before u veTy large atlendauc*. The track was in good order, and the totalisator handled £53,547, ng compared with £58,874 10s for the corresponding day last year. Results: OAK HANDICAP (in harness), of -100 sovs; 3.45 class: ljci—o KLZEAR scr \V. J. Toiukinson J: 11 Komi Bingen 2; 7 Marble Star 103 s. 13 Victor Bell ser; 3 Brian Bingen scr: 1" Elsa >"ore scr; 20 Colonel Thorne scr; 8 Reta Huon scr; 19 Cool Kins 6cr; 1 Tamerlane 12: 14 Sea Queen 12; 17 Peterson 21; 16 Lord Roberts 24; 12 Direct Actio* 24; 13 Peter McDonald 36; 9 Kelson Boy 48; n Katute 48; 10 Bridget Galiudo 48; ti Fairlight 60; 21 Araberite 60 also started. Molly Audubon finished third, but was disqualified for undue galloping, Won by three lengths; a length and a half second and third. Time, 3.40 2-5. TRAMWAY HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs; 2.55 class; Hm-3 GOLDFINCH 12 R. E. Mills 1; 14 Lo;an Rothschild 12 2; 7 Amaria 24 3. 1 Roamer scr, coupled with Haydock scr, 6 fiichore scr; 8 Marionetto scr; 21 Charming Pronto scr; 5 Florent scr; 4 Bingen King scr; 12 Adnura! Lock 12; 20 Longford 12; IS Delavan Bill 12; 6 Satinbird 12; 2 Shadow-land 12, 13 Typist 24; 19 Tranquil 24; Mulwaree 24; 22 Billy Whizz 24; 10 Grattan Thorpe 36; IS Rua Pere 30; 9 Kimble Direct 43: 11 Jean Darling 48 also started. Won by two lengths; a length and a half second and third. Time 2.53 3-5. PENROSE HANDICAP tin harness), of 750 sovs; second 150. third 75 2.15 class 11m. 1. J. R. McKeniie's br h GREAT BINGEN bv Nelson Bingen—Bertha

Belle aged 43 D. Withers ! 4. C. E. Lindsay's b % Talaro syrs 12

O. E. Hooper 2 2. Q. J. Barton's br h Nelson Derby

aged 12 .. W. J. Tomkinson 3 S Imprint 12; 4 Bonny Logan 12, bracketed with Talaro; 6 Jack Potts 24; 5 Prince Pointer 36 also started.

Won by half a length. a neck between second and third. Times. 2.40 3-5, 2.44, 2.44 1-5.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP (in harness), of 500 sovs; unhoppled horses; 4.48 class; 2n>— 11 TOLL CHIMES 60 F. Smith 1; 14 Wimmera King 48 2; 1) The Tartar 43 3. 2 Trampfast scr; 13 Golden Gate scr; 19 Roi Alto scr; 5 Maggie Pronto 12; 4 Sebisca 12; 6 Gold Sovereign "4; 7 Some Jazz 36; 3 Nelson McKinney 36: 1 Real the Oreat 36; 12 Wild Nut 36; 8 Ngatira 84 also started. Won by half a length; head second and third. Time 4.41 4-5.

DOMINION HANDICAP (in harness), of 500 sovs; 4.40 class; 2m—l JEWEL POINTER 24 J. Shaw 1; 3 Marshal Neil 12 2; 7 Transport scr 3. 11 Billy Whizz scr; 12 Buz Bus scr; 13 Uncle Bert scr; 10 Reliance 12; 5 Luvan 12; 11 Colehill 12; 4 Kotuku Jack 12; 6 Hoon Hay 24; 8 Rock Hinton 24; 0 Direct Morning 48; 2 Machine Gun 60 also started. A great finish. Won by a nose; third horse four lengths away. Time 4.36 3-5.

SUMMER CUP HANDICAP (in harness), of 1000 soys; second 200, third 100, fourth 50. 4.34 class. 2m. 3. R. A. Armstrong and A. L. Johnston's blk h HOLLY BOY by Hal Boy-

Holly Maid aged .13 W. J. Tomkinson 1 10. J. R. McKenzio'B b h Acron aged 72

D. Withers 2 8. J. L. Webb's blk h Kohnra syrs 60 J. Bryco 3 12. Miss N. Gunn'a blk g Locanda Ma<; aged 48 . . G. S. Smith 4

11 Glandore scr; 5 Hughin Wallace scr; 5 Lady Dunmore scr; 13 All Bell scr; 4 Auto Machine 12; 7 Nelson Fame 12 and Doctor Dillon 24 bracketed; 2 Petonvah 38; 1 Queen's Own 18; 9 Imprint 00 also started.

Won by a head; a long neck between second and third. A length and a half between third and fourth. Times, 4.31, 4.26 1-5, 4.27 2-5, 4.20. EPSOM TROT HANDICAP (in harness), of 000 sovs; for unhoppled trotters; 4.40 class; 2m—l ESCAPADE 48 R. B. Berry 1; 7 Peter Swift 12 2; 2 Betty Moko 36 0. 5 Aerial Bingen scr; 0 Al Mack scr; 4 Peto Peter 24; 3 Bonny Spec 24; 8 Peter Dean 24; 6 Rose Bingen 36 also started. A great finish. Won by half a head; three lengths second and third. Time, 4.39 3-5. RANPURLY HANDICAP (In harness), of 500 sovs; 2.50 class; ljm—4 STANMOOR scr R. Hall 1; 1 Sea Pearl 60 2; 6 Nelson Tasker scr 3. 8 Master Councillor scr; 7 Lord Nepean scr; 9 Gold Jacket Bcr; 13 Rockburn scr;'2 Anselm 12; 3 Cute Lad 12; 12 Wallroon 24; 11 Goldman 24; 10 Dick Dillon 36; 5 Holly Boy 36 also started. Won by a nock; head second and third. Time, 2.61 3-5.

NOTES ON THE RACING. (special to ths peDss.) The Oak Handicap brought <ut a. big field of twcnty-onn unhoppied trotters, but it produced a very poor race, as more than half the competitors made mistakes at various etages. Tamerlane, who hod arrived th« previous day after winning at ABhburton on Monday, was sent out favourite, with Elzear and Brian Bingeu next in the betting. Kizear gave a much better display than on Tuesday, and settling to her work in good stylo was in front at tho end of half a mile, end was never aftorwards troubled. Tamerlane waa going well, when Molly Audubon interfered with him entering tho second lap, and he was unable to make up tho ground he lost, in addition to which the right-handed going was unfamiliar to him. Roma Bingen was in eecond place with a round to go, and she finished in that position, but had no chance with the winner. Molly Audubon finished third, but was distanced for t unduO galloping, and Marble Star was placed third. Tamerlane was next to finish, and then came Katuto and Peter McDonald

The Tramway Handicap brought out another big field, Beck Hintcm being the only scratching, but after Una. Dillon had gone out on the track it was obvious that she was unlit to race, and she wa-a withdrawn, the totalisator investments being returned. Th© bracketed pair, Haydock and Hoamer, carried most money, with Shadowlaiid also well backed. Haydock, and Grattftn Thorpe refused to leavo the mark and took no part in the race, and Shadowland was never in the picture. Goldfinch was quickest to begin, and leading all the way won easily by two lengths from Logan Rothschild, who was always in second place. Amaris put in Some good work over the last three furlongs, and finished third, a neck in front of Hiehore. The winner, who is an aged mare by- Geld Bell from Miss Dunmore, is owned by Mr W. Johnstone, a Waikato sportsman, but Is trained by R. E. Mills at New Brighton. She paced very nicely all through, but it wae not a very bigh-clasß field that she beat.

Tho Penrose Handicap was contested by a brilliant lot of pacers, and it produced a race worthy of the class. Great Bingen wae a warm favourite, carrying about twice as mttoh money as the second favourite, Nelson Derby. Groat Bingon was a trifle slow in striking hia hopples, and Talaro lost a little ground at the start. Imprint went away qUiokly, but at the end of half a roilo Nelson "Derby was in front, followed by Imprint, Talaro, Bonny Logan, Prince Pointer, Great Blngen, and Jack Potta. Going along the back Prince Pointer put in a faßt run which took him into third place, and then Imprint loet his chance by breaking. Nelson Derby wae first into tho straight, with Talaro, Prince Pointer, and Great Bingen in hot pursuit. Putting in one of his characteristic finishes, Great Bingen got up in time to win by half a length from Talaro, with Nelson Derby a neck away third, Prince Pointer being fourth, and Jack Potts and Bonny Logan together next. It was a great performance on Great Bingen's part, and his time of 9.40 3-5 is only two-fifths of a second outside Minton Derby's New Zealand record. Talaro added further to his consistent record, and once on the journey paced a fine race.

Heal the Great and Trampiast wets much better backed than any of tho others in the Christmas Handicap, for nnhoppled horses, but the former was slow to begin, and did not threat-en danger at anv Stage, while Trampfaet refused to strike hie gait and took no part in the race. Kelson McKinney showed a good turn of speed in the tarly stages, and was in front with a round to go, but broke badly in the back stretch and dropped right back. Roi Alto, The Tartar, Wimmera King, and Wild Nut were in the firing line when they turned info the straight, but in the last hundred yards Toll Chimes put in his claim, and, finishing stronglv, won by halt a length from Wimmera King, with The Tartar only a head away third and Roi Alto a neck further back fourth. Both the winner and Wimmera King were neglected on the machine, and paid good prices. The Dominion Handicap produced a rattling finish between Jewel Pointer and Marshal Neil, the verdict going to the former by a nose. Marshal Neil was unlucky in losing a good deal of ground at the start, while Machine Gun. who was second favourite, met with a mishap to his sulky, otherwise he would have been very hard to beat. Rotuku Jack was in the lead early, and he was still in front half a mile from home, but Jewel Pointer, who was always well placed, drew out in the ftraight. though he lnd to be driven out to beat Marshal Neil. Transport ran a good race all through, but wbs beaten tot speed at the finish. Sea Pearl was the only scratching for the Summer Cup, Queen's Own being made a good favourite, with about -500 mere than

Peterwah, while Holly Boy was also solidly backed. It was a very interesting race, though marred to some extent by mishaps. Glandore gave some trouble at the start, and after going a furlong Imprint fell, while a little further on All Bell came to grief. Lady Dunmore and Hughie Wallace piloted the field for over a mile and a half, but Hughie Wallace then took charge, and led in'o the straight from Kohara, Holly Boy, and Locanda Mac. When the real pressure was put on Hughie Wallace was beateu, and Holly Boy, finishing brilliantly, won by a head' from Acron, who showed something of his real form in securing second rlacc, a long neck iu front of Kohara. Locanda Mao gave a much better showing than on Tuesday, and after bim came Lady Dunraore, Auto Machine, Queen's Owu, and Peterwah. The last-named was trotting in great etyle when he broke. Holly Boy has done remarkably well since he entered Tomkinsou's stable, and in his last eight starts has wou live times.

Escapade, who came to grief in the Rowe Handicap on Tuesday, was backed down to a very short price in the Epsom Handicap, and .'he duly won. but it was only by the narrowest of margins, from Peter Swift, who h;id lost a lot of ground at the start. Betty Moko and Bonny Spec were always in the picture, and Pete Peter also gave a fair showing, but found the pace too solid at the finish.

Rain was falling when the Ranturly Handicap was run. Sea Pearl was sent out a good favourite, but she did not begin well, otherwise she would probably have woo. Nelson Tasker was quickest away, and he led into the straight, where Stanmoor was close on his wheel. Stanmoor took charge half-way down the running, and. driven out, held his position. Sea Pearl put in a brilliant finishing run. and the judge placed her second, half a head in front of Nelson Tasker, while Holly Boy, penalised 12yds for his previous win, was flying over the last furlong, and was only three-quarters of a length away. TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. (FHESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM ) AUCKLAND, December 30 The following acceptances have been received for the third day of the Auckland Trotting Club'a Meeting TAMAKI HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs; IJui—Molly Audubon scr; Don Zolock scr; Elsa, JToro scr; Reta Htion per; Cool King scr; Seann Truibhais scr; Tamerlane 12; Sea Queen 12; Soma Bingen 24; Peterson 24; Lord Roberts 24; Peter McDonald 36; Nelson Boy 48; Katute 48; Bridget Galindo 43; Elzear 60; Fairlight 60; Marble Star 108, Tiger Salve 108. PARK HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs; Hm-Haydock acr, Fungus scr, Admiral Lock scr; Richore scr; Dillon Huon scr; Florent scr; Charming Pionto scr; Delavan Bill ecr; Shadowland scr; Logan Rothschild scr; Amaris 12; Billy Whizz 12; Bingen Star 12; Tranquil 12; Mulwaroe 12; Goldfinch 24; Grattan Thorpe 24; Respect 24; Uncle Bert 24; Marshal Neil 36; Rock Hinton 36; Master Councillor 48; Rockburu 48 PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (in harness), of 1000 bov3, 2m—Peterwah scr; Queen's Own 12; Locanda Mao 12; Sea Pearl 24; Jewel 21; Kohara 24; Talaro 48; JackPotts 48; Imprint 60; Great Bingen 108. NEW YEAR HANDICAP (in harness), of 500 sovs; 2m—Elzear scr; Golden Gale 6Cr; Tiger Salv« scr; Roi Alto scr; Trampfast scr"; Sebisca 12; Gold Sovereign 24; Some Jazz 36; Real tho Great 36; Nelson McKinncv 36: Wild Nut 36; The Tarter 48; Wimniera King 60; Ngatiru 81; Toll Chimes 81; Wallroon 156.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (in harness), of 500 sovs; 2m—Billy Whiz scr; Buz Buz scr; Transport scr; Florent scr; Ruapnre scr; Gold Jacket sor; Uncle Bert scr; Reliance scr; Luvan 12; Don Douglas 12, Respect 12; Colehill 12; Kotuku Jack 13; Marshal Neil 94; Woodvale 24; Hoon Hny 24; Nimble Direct 24; Jewel Pointer -18; Machine Gun 60; Auto Machine 84. ONSLOW HANDICAP (in harness), ol 500 sovs; lm—Ben Lomond scr; Glandore scr; All Bell scr; Nelson Farao 12; Bonny Logan 24; Nelson Derby 36; Jack Potts 36; Prince Pointer 48; Acron 4S.

ASSOCIATION TROT HANDICAP (in harness), of 600 sovs; 2m—Ngafha scr; Al Mack scr; Peter Swift 24; Bonny Spec 24; Pete Peter 01; Escapade 72; Vaikaha 72; Napland 84. PREMIE-R HANDICAP (in harness), of 500 sovs; ljm—Nelson Tasker acr; Master Councillor scr"; Lord Nepean scr; Don Douglas scr; Huon Grattan scr; Jewel Pointer 12; Cute Lad 12; Anselm 12; "Wallroon 12; Stanmoor 24; Lady Dunmore 24; Goldman 2-1; Holly Boy 48.

AUCKLAND R.C, TO-MORROW'S PROGRAMME. , (rRESS 48S0CIATIOK TELEGRAM.) AUCKLAND, December 30. The following acceptances havo been received:— ELLERSLIE HANDICAP, of 500 govs, lm. Haze . 9 0 BallachuliEh 7 0 Antrim Boy .. 8 1 Bold Front ... 7 0 Archcno . . 7 11 lady Robinson 7 0 Nucleus ..77 Lord Guy .. 70 Ngarara . . 7 6 Miss Astron 7 0 Quondong .. 7 0 Hassock .. 7 0 Judge's Box 7 0 MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, of 600 ncm 61 Royal Ceres .. 9 6 Zano Grey .. 7 3 High Finance 9 0 Arihana. 7 3 Cosmetic 810 Demaris . "> 2 Chelone .. 8 2 Melissa . 7 2 Thaw 7 8 Royal Lover V 2 Segment .73 C&rinthia, .. 70 Standfast . 7-3 Doree .. 7 0 Whakarite . 7 3 NEW YEAR HURDLE RACE, of 600 sovs. 2m. Mia Bella .11 9 Rangitahi . 9 9 Archibald .. 11 6 Glenotus ..97 Highway .11 5 Gold Rep ..97 Vvedding Pentagram 9 4 March II 5 Pendennis .. 9 3 Peter Maxwell 10 13 Cureaform . , 9 0 Form .10 2 Daddy's Girl 9 0 Mauuga . . 10 2 Karatnu .. 9 0 AUCKLAND RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 2000 sovs. ljm. Count Cavour 10 2 Clarinda 7 10 Star Stranger 9 8 Desert Glow 710 Te Monanui 9 7 Oreum . . 7 9 Tanadees .. 9.a Day Guard ..77 Mask ..86 Barometer .. 73 Footfall .. 8 6 Gold Jacket 7 0 Ruapapa .. 8.4 Lord Star .. 70 Eden Hall .. 8 1 Papatu .. 7 0 Mandane .. 8 0 Royai Present 7 0 Star Ranger 7 11 FIFTY-THIRD GREAT NORTHERN DERBY, of 3000 sovs. ljm. J. F. Buchanan's b g Battlement by Martian —Polymnia G. M. Currie's b c Lysander by Absurd—

Pennon Jas. Fredric's ch g Seatown by Archfestown —Seasprite W. H. Gaisford's b g Commendation by Llmond—Eulogy B. Goldwater's ch g Chamour by Catmint— Loloma Dr. E. H. B. Milsom's ch f Phaola by Catmint—Hyades L. G. Paul's Ch g Alloway by Llmond— Admyra E. Robinson's bit t Flying Juliet by Romeo —Penella M. H. Tims'a b c Atoriria by Rojiendale— Cheri Cheri R. Hannon'a blk c Tinokoa by Quia Abbey— Tinopai W. Scholium's br o True Blood by Archery —Bonny Helen

NEWMARKET HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs 6f. The Hawk ..0 4 Ballymoy 11, 7 7 Lady Cavondish S. 7 Dave ~ 7 6 Limited .. 8 4 Chairman .. 7 0 Aussie • .84 Morry Jest .. 7 0 High Pilch ..8 3 Nancy Lee ..7 0 Cawapore .. 711 Newbury .. 7 0 King Merv .. 710 Tea Bell ..7 0 Liciniiia .. 7 8

GLASGOW HANDICAP, of 650 ebvs. 7f. Polonett .. 8 8 Stormy .. 73 Le Choucas ..8 7 Aroh Opal ..7 2 Pegaway ..8 6 Tall Timber ..7 1 Nadarino .. 8 2 Delightment 7 1 Paperchasa ..8 1 Bahama ~ 7 (j Charlady .. 712 Cuiraghmora 7 0 Lomint ... 710 Clarua .. 70 Automne -.. 710 Plying Juliet 7 6 Moeaic . 710 Muscari .. 7 0 Merry Damon 7 7 Passionate 7 0 Decoy Bird .. 7 7 Ring the 801 l 7 0 Eh Timi .7 7 Thursby ..7 0 King Hroock .. 7 1 Tinoiti ..7 0

GREYMOUTH J,C> PROSPECTS FOR TO-DAY, tBPECIAi IO Tfig PEXSB.) t, r- GREYMOUTH, December 30. The Greymoulh Jockey Club's Midsummer Meeting, which extends over three days, -will open to-morrow, and with the excellent Acceptances the prospects are most encouraging Fine iveather has prevailed for several days' and t ?re are indications that it will continue. Tho course is looking at its best, and the track is in first-class order. Eleven useful horses are engaged in the principal race, the Grey Valley Handicap, and a trio likely to find favour with the public is Margaret Birney, Taboo, and Viewpoint, while in the minor events Ascetic, Saxette King Abbey, Para, Coupon, Xilris, and Moratorium should race prominently. The Bret race starts at 12,30

WINTON T.C

,FBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGEA.M.J INVERCARGILL, December 30

The Annual Meeting of the Winton Trotting Club wsb held to-day in perfect weather before a large attendance. The track was in splendid order, and the totalisator investments amounted to £13,(n4. as compared with £14,629 last year. .Results;— COMMISSIONERS' HANDICAP (in harness) of 140 sovs: ljm—2 AUTHOR JINKS scr T. Wallis 1: 7 Perky Lo.amla sor 2; 0 Chiming King 12 3. 12 Coy Bells scr; 6 Goldpoint scr; .1 Homelight sor; 3 Logathele scr; 11 Mac's Lady ecr; 5 -Needles scr; 10 Pert Pointer ecr; 13 Rosaleen scr; 4 Sea Hawk 12' 8 Ladv Zita 24 also started Voa by half » length; right lengths second and third. Time 3.34 1-5. eniTTH HILLEND HANDICAP (m safol) of J4O sovs. for unhoppled trotters; saddle), oi ji_ Mclntyre 1; 3 & t Bon rieur •«' 12 Tin. Woodbnrn scr; 11 K,r Or.«: 6 flsterma.d e-r; 1 Watersong f c ; a Lad- H»*-«eIl scr; 13 Young Midge : p Marvin Bell 45: 8 Gold Dipper 46; 5 KerVood Bell 72 also started. *"»***;« lengths. eight lengths second and third. Time 3.42. WINTON TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP (in harness), of 245 sovs and trophy value 20 soys, second 70. third *O. -1-5U

2 H d H S 'Book's ch f, LINGFIELD by ' Author Dillon-Gianella 4y» 3. F. Wallis, jun.'f, b £ Ding Dong Bell ? 1 w/Braay's b g Logan Hanlon Syrs 13 3 'lO Bonanza scr: 5 Cameo scr, 7 Sandowf. scr; 8 Spring Note 12; 6 Mate o Mine 24, 7 Lucky Dillon 48, 9 Mountain Chimes 48, 4 Jolly Chimes 60 also started. Won bv a length and a half, neck second and third. Time 4.14. STEWARDS' HANDICAP Or, £»">«»>. »* 150 sovs; 3.40 class: ' .::i—l LIBERAL 12 A. McLellan 1; 5 Cardinal and Blue srr - 2 Nelson Fay 24 3. 6 Sheila Fleetwood scr 4 Kaihiku 24; 3 Snowcap 24 also started. Won by eight lengths; six lengths second and third. Time: 3.36 1-5.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP (in harness), of 160 sovs; for unhoppled trotters; 2m—l GREAT BELL scr J. McLennan 1: 11 Arctois sor 2; 17 Bon Fleur scr 3. 3 Wattle Patch scr- 13 Tim Woodbnrn set, 15 Royal Derby Bcr' 14 Harold Moor scr, 6 Kia Ora scr, and Sun'nv Gold ecr coupled, 12 Ulster Maid scr; 5 Jade scr; 2 Esotic 12; 7 Peter Boy 12; 4 Jock Bingen 36: 16 Gold Digger 60; 8 Kerwood Bell 84, 9 Dixie Dillon 84; 13 Buck Up 96; 10 Young Tom 192 also started. Won by six lengths; length second and third. Time 5.4.

SPEEDWELL HANDICAP (in harness}, of 200 sovs; 3.0 class: Urn —2 DAY POINTER 12 A. McLellan 1; 5 Logan's Drive 13 2; 9 Cardinal and Blue 12 3. 4 Goldeu Dawn scr; 1 Zenith scr; 6 Mate o' Mine 12; 8 Northope 12; 11 Spring Note 12; 10 Azaleaß 48, 3 Logan Lad 36; 7 Lenamhor 60 also started. Won by » length; neck second and third. Time 2.56. MEMBERS' MEMORIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 140 sovs; ljm—2 ROBERT BELL 24 A. F. McGregor 1; 8 Chiming Thorpe ocr 2; 9 Dick Swithm 36 3. 10 Author Jinks scr; 1 Perky Locanda net', 11 Last Bell ser; 12 Rosaleen scr; 7 Baker Boy 12; 3 Chiming King 12; 6 Lady Zita 24; 4 Revolt 24; 5 Nelson McElwyn 48 also started. Won by ten lengths; two lengths second and third. Time 3.43. FAREWELL HANDICAP (in paddle), of 200 sovs; 2.24 class; Im—2 ZENITH scr W. Meade 1; 1 Red Admiral 12 2; 5 Mountain Chimes 48 3. 6 Great Count 24; 8 Snowcap' 12; 7 Socialist 24; 4 Hylas 24; 0 Silbon 24; 3 Jazolock 36 also started. Won bv five lengths; same second and third. Time 2/18. NOTES ON THE RACING. (SPECIAL TO "THE FBES3.") The twelfth annual Meeting o£ the Winton Trotting Club was hold in bright sunshine and on a fast course. The attendance was good, £504 being taken at the gates, as compared with £443 last year, but the totalisalor turnbver, 513,654, showed a drop of. £615 as compared with last season. The racing was good, and in most cases the fields large. Author Jinks, by Author Dillon from Lady Jink, was nearly as well backed as Homolight in the opening ovent, and after wait ing on Perky Locanda and Needles for six furlongs, he went up to the former, and the pair drew well clear of the others. With

a couple of furlongs to go, Author Jinks i wa* three lengths in front of Perky Locanda. but was eased up in the straight, and won hv half s length from Perky Locanda, with Chiming King ten lengths off third. The favourite was never prominent. Times 3.3-4 1-5, 3.34 3-5, 3.37. The South Hillend Handicap was a very poor betting race, only Watersong being soiidlv supported. Ho went away well, and was quicklv in charge, but Buck Up, who has not been going off smartly, on this occasion began very quickly, and was in front nt the end of half a mile. The favourite broke after going sewn furlongs, and Swiftest ran into third placo with half a mile to go. Buck Up won, casing up, by live lencilis from Swiftest, with Koger «likes eight lengths off third, just in front of the favourite. Times —3.42, 3.47, 3.50. Tennessee's Child, Mnrinca, \N oodpointer, and Tho Sheik were withdrawn from the Winton Trotting Club Handicap, and on his good showing at Gore on Jlonday, Logan Hanlon was backed down to an even money chance, carrying nearly twice as many investments as Lingfield and Ding Dong Bell, who were tho next fancied. The story of tho race is easily told, for Lingtield was out in front- all the way, winning by a length and a half from Ding Doug Bell, who inst beat the favourite in the last stride or two for second money. Logan Haulon s driver alwavs had his horse close up, after losing a little at, the start, but was outside one or more sulkies for ten furlongs, and covered much more ground than any other horse in tho race. Sandown turned round at tho start, and Springnote broke after going half » furlong. The pace was on nil the wav, and the field was badly spreadeagled at the finish. Times—4.44, 4.41 2-5, 443 4-5. The winner was purchased by his present owner from Mr H. P. Nicoll, and this is the first race ho has won since. Liberal, who won on the same course in heavy going last month, was sent out a very" hoi odds-on chance in the Stewards' Handicap, and, taking charge within the first fifty yards, had Cardinal and Blue as hia only companion to the. home turn, the pair drawing out twenty lengths from the othei'3, who were well spread out. Once in the straieht Liberal drew out and won pulling up by lengths from Cardinal and BJuo with Nelson Fay -six lengths further back third. Times-3.36 1-5, 3.39, 3.40. In a big field for the Presidents Handicap, Great Bell, who won so easily at Gore, was made favourite, with Exotic, Wattle Patch, and Lock Bingen also well supported. The favourite, taking charge early in the last mile, never left the issue in doubt, and won easing up by six lengths. He is by Great Audubon from Myrtle Bell, and a very tieeactioned horse. Aretotis, a four-year-old gelding by Petereta from Bellfiowcr, showed a lot of pace, and after breaking two furlongs from home, came again, and outstayed Kenwood Bell and Jade for second money. Times—s.4, 5.10, 5.3. In a, good field of sprinters Zenith was made a better favourite than Day Pointer in the Speedwell Handicap, with good money also for Logan Lad and Golden Dawn. The latter, with Northope, lost ground at the start, and Zenith led Day Pointer over the first. quarter, but then broke, and Day Pointer, closely attended by Cardinal and Blue and Logan's Dnve, led the remainder of the way. At the home turn Logan's Drive looked like reaching Day Pointer, but the latter responded well, and beat bim by three-parts of a length, with Cardinal and Blue only a, nose awar third, and Logan Lad close tip fourth. Times—2.s6, 2.56 3-5, 2.56 4-5. Perky Locanda was s ent out nearly an even-money chance in the Members' Memorial Handicap, but hia chances wero shortlived, for, after coing a counle of furlongs, bo collided with Rosaleeh, and both were capsized. Neither rider was hurl. Revolt, Last Bell, and Author Jinka, who was penalised 120, all stood on their marks. Ailor the accident Robert Bell, a nice-gaited gelding by King Daphne from Meddle, was left in front, and was followed over the first mile by Chiming Thorpe, Kelson McElwyn, and Lady Zita. There was no change over the last bit, and Robert Bel! stayed on to beat Chiming Thorpe' by nearly ten lengths. Dick Swithin was close un third. Chiming King was going very well in second place at the home turn, but put in a bad break. Times—3.43, 3.46. 3.44. Red Admiral, who was just beaten at Gore in 2.17 4-5, wa s backed down to a very short odds-on price in the Farewell Handicap, but was very sore, and not able to strike out at all freely. Zenith, who went away very smartly off the limit, led throughout, winning very easily by five lengths from the favourite in tho good time of 5.18. The other times were 2.18 1-5 and 2.18.