SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18890, 4 January 1927, Page 12

SPORTING.

♦ TURF GOSSIP Borne Boy 11. dropped dead at Otautau on Sunday. Ho was the sire of Mosaic and Some Rose. At the Warwick Farm Meeting yestcrday tho January Handicap resulted:—Bonnie Dighton 6-9 1, Dion 8-12 2, Queen's Bow 7-11 t, Siaosi 7-12 t. Won by two and a half lengths. Time, 3.72.

WAIAU R.C. ANNUAL. Tl» Annual Meeting of lb# Waiau Bacing was lieiti on x*uiiou -far* on ■y c *r'» l>ay Tho wcatner waa ideal, tat tracK io good orcter t ana tucro an unusually iurgo utwnaanca irom &U of the Awun, aaa jrom n«igfiDour*nti ovunueo, the g»to being ea*uy & rccora. iuougii too MiaiciUDg I>cn OH very ousy, tnus reducing tiie fields in tome events to ratner small dimensions, Uio racing was ot an interesting nature, and there were torno excellent finishes. The only regrettable incident during tbe afternoon waa that after the race lor the Waiau Cup, fl. Were, the rider of Bon Skirl, was called before the stewards to explain liis riding in tbe race, and after evident had been taken, it waa unanimously decided tbnt he be disqualified for twelve months for gross interference with Lady Clarwiceux. . During an interval in fcno fftongi it •». meeting of stewards, the president, Mr T. C Robinson, presented Mr G. N. McLean, advisory steward for » number of years, with a silver-mounted engraved Loewe pipe as a mark of esteem, and Mr W. Hill, bandicapper and timekeeper for many years, with a silver-mounted engraved cigarette holder. The polo pony rac-e, which was run in iwo divisions, was an innovation, and created much interest. Prior to the last race, the president called on Mrs Duncan Rutherford to present the two cups and the trophy won during tho gfUrnoon, and the winner! briefly responded. A word ot praieo ifi due to tbs Btartor» Mr C. Neale, for the excellent manner in which he dispatched bin fields; to tbe judge, Mr G. B*fd, for the promptness with which be hoiated the numbers of the placed horses, and to other officials for tho way in which they worked to make tbe fixture a success. Reaults:—

ANNAN TROT HANDICAP, of 17J eovs, IJro,

JJOIJ3MABK36 .. ..T.Walker 1 Genwal Brent ISO .. E. Hedroond 2 j BiUnt Member 21 .. J. Trowbridge 3 BelJo Cleve ecr; Great Dillon s or; Sting icr; Weaver 216 also started. General Brent, pacing in good etyle, quickly worked his way to the front, clopely followed by Gold Mark and Bilent Member. HaH'Way down the straight Gold Mark, vigorously ridden, gradually closed on General Brent, and got Tip in time to win by a eoupli of lengths. Times-3.53, 3.18 1-5, 8.57.

LYNDON TRIAL STAKES, of 15 sovs. 6f, BEAMING 10-0 .. ~ H. Were 1 Illumination 100 .. F. 3. Stanton 9 Vie* Victoria 10-0 .. -.3. Kennedy 8 The only starters. Won easily.' Time, 1-M 3-5-WAIAU CUP HANDICAP, of 30 sovs. Urn. LADY CLABENCEUX 1040 J. Kennedy I Bon Skirl 10-0 •• •• „ "• I We " > Bonatlc 10-« •• •• 'E. Bedmond 3 Xew Day U-0; Squint 8-11; Taro Glen 6-13 also started. . . Bonstic went out to win all the way, but half-way down the straight was passed by Lady Clarenceux and Bon Skirl, and in b, punishing finish Lady Clawnceux won by a head, with Bonatio several lengths away. Tims, 2.14.

AJIURI TROT HANDICAP, of 171 • sovs,

SARELLA acr - .. F. M. Wright 1 Bileat Member 34 .. J- Trowbridge 8 (kneral Brent M4yd. .. E. Redmond 3 Great Dillon acr*, Peri Loff ftn •Pr; BU»g fcr; Gold Mark 86 also started. Timea-S.B, 5.8, 6.10.

AOBRAY HANDICAP, of. 30 v»i, It. BPEARMAiI 8-7 .. •• C. Mitchell 1 gjio 940 E. Redmond 3 MaeterJohn 9-7 H. Thompsou 3 Mythology H-7j Illuminator 8-7 also started. Won easily. Time, 1.32 1-5. DTOTCAN RUTHERFORD MEMORIAL STAKES, of 85 sovs. lm. RICH PRIZE 10-10 •• S. h. Denton + Squint 8-10 -. .- J- A- Mclnnes ♦ Bon gkirl 1(W •• •• ■» w, n c<,tlo si New Day : I<M>; .Beaming M; T»» Glen o.7V"'Some''Fox 8-7 also started, • TW» was.s most interesting race, and at the entrance to the straight the fieW was bunohea. A desperate finish saw Rich Pme fcnd Bfluint pass the post neck and neck, with Son Skirl only; half a length away. Time, 1.47 l-B. POLO PONY RACE, for trophy valued 10 mineea: Presented by Mr L. R. C. Mao {urlane. 14st Tib Division.. GouMi B. Oould'a Hugbie •• •• O™* » L B. C. Macfarlane's Creamota Ownet a Se»b°, Cfeiehen, Rakaburi also started. Time, 67sec. 10st Division. B Gould's JULIANA .. Major Button 1 Tahu Rhfldee'e Jacksie .. - Owner 3 A. B. Mensies' Komm \ •• .°7 nw 8 Guy, Stumpy, Windy also started. Time, B8s»c. FLYING HANDICAP, of 30 aovs. «. BPBABMAN9-0 .. .. C. VMM I Hqb'Wfs-114 .« %\%£2 3 Bonatio 10-12 .. •• E. Kedmonu 3 ml 9-3; Miss Victoria 9-0; Tam Glen 0-0 also atarted. Xiae, 1.33 8-5.

WAHUBAPA R.C. PENHAN'S WIN. (nisi *«wcuno» tm*o*aji.> ' CARTERTON, January 3. 1U Vairatapa Racing dnb's Meeting was •(mended in »Uty weather. There were a waattenoapee, splendid fields, and good jraelng. ResuUsr-r SAWAHA HANDICAP, of 180 sovs; 71---Wm*Stif Ban* Draft 10.8 35 1 T*£»dlee 9-8 8. 8 Sole *<> ••«! • Tuition 9-0; 4 EUelt 9-0 also started. Won ty • length. Time 1.80. JTjfVENJLB HANDICAP, jf TO sofsi M~ IMANDY 7-U 1; 8 Hygrado 7-4 2; 3 Wild Pirwn 7-7 8. 8 Reckless 8-U; 9 King MUai?7-91 8 Bolex 7-B) 5 touMwoa Ml 10 Wit 7-9; 7 Tone 7,4 bracketed with Miss BilHo" 70 4 Ward bracketed with .Miss S; The Master 7-9;'llJfc«»MUt™ also started. Won by » lengtb end a hell, length second and third. Time 1.l 1-5. RUSSELL HANDIOAP. of 300 sovs; « 2 HUT ACRE 8-3 1; 4 Standard 8-9 3; 6 OleXls 7-9 8. 1 Orchid 9-13: 3 BonWeer 7-™ 6 Anthonie 7-0 also started. Won by fhiH Uhgihs; length seoond and third. Vine 1.18 9-5. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 850 sow; >'V^»dllS.r.h^nd4 B% 8.0 i9 i t. W. HJggins's b f Joy Bird 4yrs g 4. B. P. Chrlstensen's b g Opa g 8 Modern 7-4; 6 David Garrick 7-1; 5 Outfit 7-0; 7 Stream 70 also started. Won by a length; neck second and third. Time 1.59. GRRYTOWN HANDICAP, of 165 sqvsj 6f -3 ROYAL GAME 7-18 N. Trlllo li 4 | Btonstell 7,11 2; 3 Black Mint 9-0 3. 5 Mraotus 8.18; 9 Lady Weal 7-18; 1 Polonaise 7-10; a Molto 7(9; 8 Motion 7-9; 8 Jaes 7-0; 7 Bed Glow:7-0 alio stsrted. Won ly a neck. .Time 1.18. ' MOROA HANDICAP, of 175-sovs; lm-j fl VERTIGBRN-7-18 Shore 1; B'Pewy Ford ' TO 3; 6 Sir Moment 7-3 3. 1 Veswrus 9-0; 8»Inoe 8-8; 4 No Favours 8-8; 7 Direc tion 7-9; 3 Hymtll 7-3; 9 Vewtlous 7,0 also started. We* by a length and a half I two leagth* second and third. • Time J. 41 8.5. WAIHENGA HANDIOAP, of 300, s6v« : 7f ~3 BONHOMME 8-1 P. L. Butterworth 1; 6 7-7 *; 8 Misgovern 80 3, 1 Kit loora 9-8; 6 prince Hal 8-3; 4 Alyson 7-9: -V 8 Lucky Days 7-7; 7 Willow Wal 7-7; 9 Agi. ■fc tsto 7-7 also started. Woo br a head; same second and third. Time 1.38 1,5. 1 Hjtmgreet 3. 8 Humoresn.no 8. 6 HB Climax; 7 Do* and Rose Biessom bracketed; itarted: Won by halt a lengtb; four lengths «eeond aid third. Time 1.15 3-5.

CANTERBURY PARK T.C.

TOM THUMB'S VICTORY. INTERESTING RACING. Canterbury Park Trotting Club officials have ©very reason to be pleased with their annual Summer Meeting, which waa concluded yesterday, for tho weather was delightful and the 5 attendance of the public oxccllent. That there was plenty of money about was jvidonced by the fact that the investments for tha Meeting showed an advance of £6602 on last year's figures. Yesterday the aum of £40,100 10s was nut through the machine, as against £35,315 last year, making a total tor the Meeting of £78,095 10s as against £71,493 10s twelve months ago. Again the management of the Meeting was excellent, and the stipendiary stewards in attendance found little to engage their attention. Again reversals of form as compared with meetings recently held were in evidence, and though Tom Thumb, the winner ot the big race, tho Park Handicap, was a hot favourite for this .event. Ins victory was not received with the enthusiasm that has greeted some previous winners of the race. His performance was plainly not in line with that recorded at New Brighton last month Of the four events at the Meeting for unhoppled trotters, R. W. Franks won three and in each case reinsmansbip counted a lot in the victories attained, , The track was again in a first-class state and fast times were the order of the day, Following were the results:—

PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (in harness), of 315 «ov«: «econd 43, third 21. Unhoppled trottori. 3.40 class. Urn. 0. R. W. Franks'* b g DUKE BINGEN by Nelson Bingen—Duchess of Rothschild 6yrs 108 .. .. Owner 1 11, F, B. McFarlane's b g Tom Marvin aged 12 .. ♦. G. Mounts 3 1, E. E. Cuneen's b » Rose Audo Byrs 48 ~ .. A. Hendriksen 3 10 Wildblne ocr; 7 Mat Audubon scr; 5 Count Dee 13; 4 Electioneer Child 36: 3 Nourmahal 48; 8 Herbilwin 48; 3 Mount 'Royal BO; 6 liady Fan 72; 12 Little Logan 96 i 13 The Toff 120 also started. Wildblne broke at the start, and Tom Marvin took up the running from Rose Audo, Herbilwin, Duke Bingen, and Count Deo. The first-named four were in the van throughout. Duke Bingen caught Tom Mar vin a hundred yards from the post, and heat him home by a length and a half with Rose Audo five lengths off third, and Herbilwin fourth. Times—3.2B 1-5, 3.36 2-5, 3.35 1-5. Winner trained by owner.

PREBBI.ETON HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs; sceond 50, third 25. j.J« 1, r. CI McC»r X £ ; o b g TERENCE DILLON bv Author Dillon—Teresita 4jtb 24 ' ~ J. Mcbennan 1 6. F. C. Hogarth's b g Walrus 6yrs scr E. C. McDermott 9. Mrs K. Rolls's gr g Grey Cloud syrs ser ~ .. F - 6 - Holmes 3 4 Holly Bell scr; 17 Killincby «cr; 12 Exclusive scr; 5 Meb «er; 3 Planet scr; 18 Golden Bubbles acr; 19 Auto Minto scr, 11 Acre scr; 8 Kibiringi 13; 2 Roy Log™ 13: 18 Guy Fawkes 13; 14 Harley Dillon 13; 15 The Pointer 24; 7 Berenice 24; 20 Peter Kin? 34; 48 Macanda 48; 10 High Jinks 60 also started. From a start which was spoiled by some of the front-markers, either backing or running across the course. Planet took the lead, and Piloted tho field out of the straight : and down the back, his nearest attendants being Walrus, Grey Cloud, and Roy Logan. Tniß quartet had a clear advantage all the way, tut iust after passing .the tanks the last time Terence Dillon moved up fast, and was alongside Waima when tho straight was. reached. In the run to the post he went away to win nicely by a length and a half from Waima. who was five lengths clear of Drey Cloud, after whom came Rev Logan and Kibiringi, Times—3.23 4-5, 3.26. 3.29 Winner trained by J. Henderson.

PABK HANDICAP (in harness), of 800 sovs i second 160, third 80. 4.34 class. 1. J.'b. Frisian's b g TOM THUMB by Logan. Pointer—Flossie DiHon 6yrs , cr .. F. Holmes 1 10, G. W. Pransfleld's b g Loganwood seed 24 . • • • "• " r 4. V* Alborn'a en f Golden Devon aged 24 ~ • ■ Owner » 6. S. CbamWe V g 12. B. Arcbsr's b % John Mauritius aged scr • ■ • • ®«"• Smitla ° 2. P. Riddle's br b Parkwood 0 18. F. C. Hogarth's ch c HsTold Bin-wood aged 13 .- B. 0. McDermott 0 8. {'. E. Button's b g Trenand aged 12 A. Butterfield 0 7. A, H, Forbes's b g Ouimet aged 24 V. JlcKendry 0 9. W. F. Magson's b $ Talent aged 3. J. M. Samson's eh h Dalnahine aged 30 ~ .. J. Bryce, jun. 0 5. Grant and Winter's blk g Black Admiral 6yrs 72 .. M. B. Edwards 0 11. li. G. Kinr's b m Ony* aged 108 J. Messervey 0 3. B. M. Morten's b h Aburiri 6yrs 108 bracketed with Dalnahine .. J. Bryce p John Mauritius failed to leave the mark correctly, but the others went off steadily. Succession, Tom Thumb, Harold Burwood. liOganwood, and Golden Devon was the order after going a furlong, but passing the stand Harold Burwood was in charge from the •first-named' pair,' With Ootmet, Pijrkwood, lioganwood, Golden Devon, and Talent handy. Harold Burwood continued to pilot the field along the back and into the straight, with Black Admiral improving Mb position. Passing the stands Harold Burwood was showing the way to Ouimet. Loganwood, Parkwood, Tom Thumb, and Succession, but then went to a break, leaving Oulmot in charge Along th« back Black Admiral ran up into fourth place, with Golden Devon moving up. Ouimet broke racing across the top, and Parkwood. Black. Admiral, Loganwood, and Tom Thumb was the order into the straight The lsst-named soon overhauled the leaders, and won by two lengths from Loganwood, who was three lengths ahead of Golden DtVon. with Black Admiral a bead away fourth and Parkwood «fth. Times—4.3o 3-S. 4.3R 3'5, a-80 8-B. Winner trained by J. W. Frisson. "'

HORNBY HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 | eova; aecond 80, third 40. 4.45 class. Unhoppled trottew. 2m. 4 R. W. Franks'! b n» OUR LADY by Petereta—Lady John aged 24 Owner 1 1. Reid and Fogg's b h Leo Todd aged 72 J. J, Kennerley 3 5. E, E. Cuaeen's br g Master Audo aged 130 ~ E. C. EcDennott 3 10 Lady Fan acr; W Wild Hebe acr; 7 Young Carbine scr and Bingenette 60 bracketed; 3 Frisco Beau 24; 9 Blue Thorpe 48; 8 Peter McKinney 60 and Young Blake 108 bracketed; 8 Bundaberg 60; 11 Harold Child

73; 6 Red Oak W also started. Young Carbine turned round at the start and took no part in the race, while Bineenette broke and spoilt whatever chance she bad. Lady Fan, Wild Hebe, Frisco Beau, and Our Lady wee the order racing across the top, but the last-named was at the bead of affairs passing the stand. Along the beck Master Audo ran up into third place, with Blue Thorpe and Lee Todd following Frisco Beau. Our Lady she" assumed oharge and kept it till the end, winning with a length to spare from Lee Todd, who travelled fast up the straight. Master Audo was three lengths further back third, and then came Bundaberg and Frißco Beau. .Times-4.89 3-5, 4.35 4-5, 4.33. "Winner ' trained by owner. SELWYN HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs; second 60, third 40. 3.46 claw. Urn. 1. A. S«ndrik»n!s b g CARDINAL LOGAN by Logan Pointer— Lady Superior aged "13 •• Owner l 6. J. Hannon and J, M. Henderson s ch g Brentloo 4yre acr .. J. MoLennen 2 4 G. W. Dranifield'a b g Loganwood aged 34 ~ .. .. L. Frost 3 0 Wharepiena scr; 3 Taurekareka 12; 8 Delavan'e Quest 36; 5 Becky Logan 36; 3 Logan Chief 48; 7 Waitaki Girl 48 also started. • , Waitaki Girl refused to go away, and took no part in the raoe. Brentloo was smartest to begin, and led past the stand from Wharepiana, Cardinal Logan, Beoky Logan and Jjogenwood. Brentloc was still in charge along the baok, with Cardinal Logan, Loganwood, Becky Logan, and Taurefcareka The leading division »as the eame running across the top and into the straight. Once.in line for home Cardinal Logan drew out and won I convincingly by a length from Brentloc, who wet the same distance ahead of Loganwood. Taurekareka was fourth. Times—2.44 3-a, 3,(6, 3.44 1-5. MIDDL&TON HANDICAP (in saddle), of 250 hots; second 50, third 25. 4.47 class. 2m. j. ', „ 2 B. Vjmtier's b h VAN RICH by Van Coronado—Lady Richmond 6yra 12 G. Caddy 1 5. T. Cochrane's gr g Huon Denver syrs 12 J. McLennan 2 1. E. C. MoDertnOtt's b m Homer aged 81 J. Bryce, jun. 3 4 Alvira 88; 10 Rewanui 36; 8 Pretty .Pointer 80; 3 Zc-lock Palm 48; 6 Nipper 48; 9 Lord Clan 48; 7 Beta 48 also started.

Alvira refused to go off, and took no part in the race, while Huon Denver, Pretty Pointer, and Homer were elow to move. Van Rich, Rewanui, Reta, Nipper, Zolock Palm, and Huon Denver comprised the leading division passing the stand, and the order was the same going along the back, with the exception that Rewanui dropped back. There were minor changes only over the last circuit. Homer moved up at the tanks, and entering the straight was .moat on terms with the leaders, Huon Denver and Van Rich. Homer spoilt his chance in the homo stretch by breaking, and Van Rich got the verdict bv half a length from Huon Denver, who "was eight lengths ahead of Homer, with Rota next. Time.--4.44, 4.14 1-5, 4.40 4-5. Winner trained by owner.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (in eaddle), of 300 sovs; second 60, third 30. 2.15 class. lm. „„..„ 4 Clarkson and Grahams b g CULI\TRYMAN by Logan Pointer— Country Bello aged 36 .. E. C. McDermott 1 3 and Edwards's ch g Shine Soon 6yrs 24 .. •• M. B. Edwards 2 3 G Cameron's b m Diamond Child aged scr •■ •■ •• B - Jarden 3 9 Lady' Embrace 12; 4 John Pointer 12; 5 Maiwhariti 12; 6 Tarzan 12; II Darkntte 21; 8 Ben Ohau 36; 7 Fight Ever 36; 10 Willie Logan 48 also started. John Pointer left his feet when tho start was effected, and Diamond Child, Tarzan, John Pointer, Maiwhariti, Shine Soon, and Countryman was the order passing the stand The last-named was in third berth running to the back, and a little further on headed all but Diamond Child. Entering the straight Diamond Child was showing the wav to Countrvman, John Pointer, Tarazn, Ben Ohau, and Shino Soon In the run home Countryman did best, and beat Shine Soon by two lengths, tho latter being the same distance ahead of Diamond Child after whom came John Pointer and Darknite. Times-2.10 2-3, 2.11 4-5, 2.11 1-5. Winner trained by W Warren. FI\'AL HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 my.; second 60, third 30. 2.11 class.

lm. , , i o M J. Hannon and J. Henderson s en g "' BREVfLOC by Bront Looanda—bashwood 4ym 12 . J. McLennan 1 3. V. Alborn's ch g Golden 9 . I! J. Smith's b'g Bruco'eyrs g 5 Talent scr; 7 Onimet scr; 8 r . 6 Rey de Oro 52; 2 Ivy Audubon 12 bracketed with Brentloc; 4 St. Maura 24 and Becky Logan 48 bracketed; I Peter B.ngen f 8 11 Delavan's Quest 48 also •«<«?• Talent stood on the mark and Ouinwt took UP the running from Roy de Oro. Dal. neny Ivy Audubon, and Brentloo Key do O ro went to the front after P™ r\ a ß,.en,ir roHV-evon StoWi .HAt .a«nt«. when twllTer trXd * Y Henderson.

NOTES ON THE RACING. Duke Bineen, previous to tins Mcctin* has always shown extreme bulW in his races without any great staving powers, but on the ,Brst clay so well over two nutajj the Stewards' Handicap that heehouW have been well supported in the Piogressivo Handicap of one and a-mlt miles. Ho has always been a gieat

beginner and in this race went ou* wi th his accustomed phoney. Ho had nicked up quito a lot of giouna t^S B win Dug Bl nsen is only six year, old ami th hVgrcat bri'ancy he * bJ-j ong. Tom Marvin's display was of an encouraging nature and" Rose . Audo

Jroluce in Terence Dillon an escep- [ iTKtK SncS witS t *V race „; e iuK smartly, picked up his ground just m his driver, J. McLennan, desired, and af the finish won i* most convincing fashion On tho first day lerenct. S lon was fifth favourite, .but must have gained friends by hw >"d» ff «™ n * display, for on this occasion lie was a Jery warm favourite and msttfedl the conldence of his supporters, I>Uon is a high-class pacer, but it is remarkable that he. should show such great improvement;in the cowoU couple of days. Wairua, giving away = ed speed, and Planet also exhibited a fine burst in the early stages. Tom Thumb performed in the Park Handicap in accordance with the supS he was afforded on the tobJ-ator. The dividend was small-very snia-l-h!t for a horse of the calibre.of Tom Thumb.it was reasonable Ho is a really good horse, better than he has wer shown himse/f to be, and his form at the New Brighton Meetong is haul .to fathom. Possibly l* L £ on that ocasion coasted*? his defeat Locanwood went solidly, but it Scared that he defeated a lot of t,rod h P ones in the straight went a good race until half-way down thT straight, when he faded badly; and Black Admiral had made, such great efforts to reach the leaders that he was left without his usual final punclt Onvx seems to have lost all form and • Ahuriri was never dangerous. R W. Franks, with Our Lady, ■ scored a distinctly popular win in the Hornby Handicap, and this inaro, ) after going away smartly, stayed on . tetter than most expected her to do. She had a good companion in Lady Fan until the last three furlongs 1 stages, when the latter went to a , break, and Our Lady was left to come home alone, although touched up with } the whip to beat Loe Todd,, who was 7 a distinct favourite. Dnsco Beau

went a thoroughly good race until the speed told on bim three. furlongs from home, and Bundaberg showed extreme speed but an unsteadiness of gait. He was fourth at the finish and with less effort on in the early stages will assur-

edly win a race soon. Cardinal Logan made a proper i„b or the lot opposed to him in the Selwyn Handicap, and at the finish, Hendriksen made a very easy win for his Logan Pointer gelding. Brentloc made most of the running, and only a good horse

like Cardinal Logan could have beaten him on the day. Waitaki Girl appears to be making a habit of stopping at the mark, and this seems the one great weakness of the brilliant Harold Dillon mare. Logan Chief threatened danger three furlongs from home, but

faded out like a moderate. Van Rich, a pacer from Palmerston North, was always in the lead in the Middleton Handicap, but was fortunate in the fact that Huon Denver lost ground at the start, and then had to ficrht out the issue in the straight. Van Rich was well ridden by S- Caddy, and keeping up a solid pace throughout, had the rest doin<r their best. Homer made up his ground steadily, but when the whip was drawn in the straight, she went to a. break and was never dangerous. Reta went solidlv but found a class that did not suit her. E. C. McDermott is seldom seen i D the saddle these davs. and in the Middleton Handicap, entrusted his own horse Homer to the tender care of J Bryce. jun. In the Telegraph Handicap, however, he was persuaded to take the mount on a very unreliable customer in Countryman, with the happiest results. Countryman did nothing wrong—something unusual for him—and won in most convincing fashion. Of Countryman's brilliance there is no question, and if he were re liable, he would be one of the horses in the Domini"". This was one of his good davs. The dividend was cheering to those who backed the rider —rather than the horse. Shine Soon was beaten for speed for the creator part of the iourney. but stay-I intr on well under the vigorous horsemanship of M. B. Edwards, collected the second money and returned his

supporters a reasonable dividend. John Pointer was not quite in the class of a race of this description. Peter Bingen, favourite for the Final Handicap, was never dangerous, though he put in a fast run down the back stretch. Ouimet and Rev <le Oro showed brilliance over the first part but the pace found out both of them. In the last three furlongs. Brcntloc raced to the leaders, and staying on better than usual, won in most convincing fashion. He is a brilliant miler. but is never likely to win over a longer distance. Golden Devon's form at the Meeting was at least consistent, but on this occasion he found one just too cood. Bruco. as usual, showed good speed, but little stamina.

AUCKLAND R.C. RICCARTON SUCCESSES. 'press *snnn»niiN telegram > AUCKLAND, January 3. ' The Auckland Racing Club's Summer Meeting was concluded in dull weather, rain foiling in tho sfternoon. The truck was dead. The totalisator handled £77,822, compared with ±'84.919 for the corresponding day last year, making n total of £360,425 (or the (our davs of the Meeting, compared with £422.780 last year. Results: — ORE'S HANDICAP, o£ 500 sovs; lm—G NUCLEUS 7-5 A. H. Priscoll 1: 4 Atenria 7-0 2- 1 Haze 9-0 3. 3 Antrim Boy 8-3: 7 Rahepoto 8-1; 2 Quondong 80; 5 Lord Guy 7-5; 8 Raukura 7-5; 21 Slump 7-1; 10 Alonsoa 7-0; 11 Arch Queen 7-0; 16 Ballachulish 7-0; 23 Hangawora 7-0; 14 Harbour View 7-0: 19 Judge's Box 7-0; 22 Mervetto 7-0; 20 Nassock 7-0; 18 Plane Pearl 7.0; 15 Quinsilia 7-0; 9 Royal Picture 7-0; 17 Salamander 7-0; 17 War Officer ,-0; 32 Wonder Star 7-0 also started. Nucleus led throughout and won by three-quarters of a length; third horse a neck away. Time, 1.43.

SYLVIA HANDICAP, of 550 sovs; for two-rear-olds; 6f-3 CO VENT GARDEN 7-0 A. H. DrUcoll 1: 7 Carlnthia 7-4 2; 4 Ti Tree 7-13 3. 1 Cosmetic 8-7; 6 Chips 8-5; J Auratum 7-13; 5 Atumlad 7-5; 8 In tho Shade 7-2- 10 Whako.rito 7-0; 9 Golden Wedding 7-o'also started. Auratum led into tho straight, where Covent Garden came through to win, with Carinthia two lengths away. Time, 1.17 1-5.

GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, or 1000 soys; second =OO, third 100. Um. 7 J. Fredric's ch s BEATOWN by Archiestown-Seaspnte 1 10 B. Porter's b c Mosaic 4yrn 7-0 . . 2 111 D. R. Walker's br g Desert Glow 6yrs 8 Foo l tfali*9.4; 4' Mask 8-V;. 2 Ruapapa 8-1; Piuthair 7-11; 5 Joy King 7-10; 0 Master Doon 7-9; 15 Town Bank 7,9; b Oreum 7-9; 16 King Smock 7-b; 14 York Abbey 7-6; 3 Princess Ronnie 7-5; 17' Pluy ota 7-0; 19 On!" Day 7-0; 12 Gold Jacket 7.0- 18 .Merry Damon 7-0; 13 Qumcoma 70; 20 Ring tho Bell 7-0 also started. . York Abboy and Master Doon led into tho straight from Seatown, Joy King, and Mosaic, Prom the distance Sentown came through to win by two lengths; the o third horse half a length away. Time, 2.11 --o. AtrrK-I.AND HURDLES HANDICAP, of 600 U sovs; 2m-B KAWA 0-0 R. B. Thomson I°° 8 "add"a Girl 0-0 3:1 P ? »t«ram 9-13 3. 4 Highway 11-3; 7 Archibaldl 11-3. 3 Many Colours 10-9; 5 Maunga,lo-0; 9 Kendal 0-7; 2 Glenotus 9-7; 10 Zatma 9-0 also started Kawa led into the straight from Daddy's Girl, and went on to win by two lengths; third horse two lengths away. Time, 3.49 3-5. ROYAL STAKES, of 1000 sovs; second 200, thirdl 100. For two and three-year-olds. Special weights. Of. ._„,„„ ~„ 1 1 G D. Greenword's be AGRION by I ' Limond— Walcrwings 2yrs

3. T. H. Lowry's b g GaKo^^J^ g a 3 . W J Jorgcusen's ch c L'»f 4 King Emerald 8-*4; 1 Eulalio 8-3 bracketed with Agrion also started. Cascony led into the straight where Aerlc-i came from a good way back to wm bv thrco and a half lengths; third horse a'length away. Time, 1.15 4-5. CLIFFORD PLATE, of 050 sovs; second 100, third 30. W.f.a. Um. - J. S. Barrett's ch g COUNT CAVOUR ' by Solfcrino-Bon Bord syra 1. A. B. Williams's b g Rapine aged 9-4 R. Beco & Tho only starters. Count Cayour led throughout and. won by six lengths. Time, 8.39.

BOWEN HANDICAP, of 650, sovs; 6f—--3 PAPERCHASK 7-4 A H. Driscoll 1. 11 Ktormv 7-0 2; 9 Delightment 7-0 3. » Day Guard 8-3; 1 Mimetic 8-1; 6 Lic.nius Ml; 14 Cawnpore 7-10; 6 Rascal 7-10; 13 King Merv 7-10; 10 Dave 7-6; 4 Nancy Lee 7.8; 3 Nadarino 7-7; 7 Arcboon 7-3; 15 Charlady 7-0; 12 Chairman 7-0 also started. Nancy Lee and Delightment led into the ftraight, where Paperchase came through to win by a length; third horse one and fl half lengths away. Time, 1.10 -•&•

NOTES ON THE RACING. (SPECIAL TO THE PRESS.) Tho concluding day of the Auckland Club "a Rummer Meeting was held in dull and tbSni wither. *>}» o;ei»!«h »»£ the going on tho Blow Bide, though for the amount *C rainfall the course was in goed order There was a large attendance, and. "peculation reached to £77,888 «■.» ** crease of £7097. The total for the four da>s was £356,425 10,, against £422,780 10s, a decrease of £66,355 on the Meeting. Stormy and Awarere declined their engagements for tho Grey Handicap, the opening event, leaving twenty-three to go to the post. Haie was an outstanding favourite, but Quondong, Antrim Boy, and Ateriria were also in favour. Alonsoa ana Nucleus got the best of the dispatch, and as they raced past tho six furlong post Nucleus was in front, attended by Judge 8 Box, Alonsoa, Antrim Boy, War Officer, Mervette, and Quinsilia. Haze, who was well back ip the early stages, and Ateriria both began to improve their positions half a mile from home, though Nucleus, Royal Picture, Alonsoa, Antrim Boy, War Officer, and Quondong were in front of them as they turned for home. Nucleus finished well to win by three-quarters of a length from Ateriria, who got a fast run on the rails, with Haze a length away third, and Royal Picture, Quondong, War Officer, and Plane Pearl next. Cosmetic was the popular fancy for the Sylvia Handicap, the six furlong two-year-old sprint, with Auratum, Ti Tree, Covent Garden, and Atumlad the next in request of the ten who weighed out. Ti Tree was the first away, but Auratum soon headed her with Carinthia, Cosmotlc, Covent- Garden, and Ti Tree following, and they raced in this order to the head of the straight, where Covent Garden began to raovo up, and ranging alongside Carinthia as they speeded up for the judge,,came on to score by the small margin of a head from Carinthia, who was two lengths in front of Ti Tree, with Auratum, Chips, and Cosmetic following. The Grandstand Handicap drew a field of twenty, and Fiuthair, making her first appearance at the Meeting, was favourite with Ruapapa, Princess Ronnie (ridden by A. H. DrlßColl, who had brought home the two previous winners), Mask, Joy King, Oreum, Seatown, and Gold Jacket also well backed. Four furlongs from home York Abbey had a slight lead from Master Doon, Seatown, Joy King, Desert Glow, and Mosaic, and this I order was maintained as they negotiated the

home turn, where the field closed up, Seatown came through in good style, to win nicely by two lengths from Mosaic, who cut Desert Glow out or second place by halt a length, with Gold Jacket, Joy King, Merry Damon, Master Doon, Phaola, and Piuthair at various distances away. There was an enquiry into interference at the six-furlorig post, the finding being that Quincoma got on the heels of Joy King. There wan no action taken. The success of the Taranoki owner, Mr J. Frederic, was well recoived, and waß compensation for his ill-luck at the start of the Derby. Three were scratched for the Auckland Hurdle Kace, leaving ten to carry the saddle-cloths, of whom Pentagram, Glenotua, Many Colours, Highway, and Maiinga were most in request. Archibald, Daddy s

Girl, and Highway led in the early stages, and as Maunga fell at the first fonce, Daddy's Girl, Kawa, Pentagram, Pendennis, Archibald, and Glenotus was the order. The running changed at times. Zanna fell early, and it waa left to Kawa to lead Daddy's Girl and Pentagram into the home turn and win by two lengths, a similar margin separating Daddy's Girl and Pentagram. Glenotus, Many Colours, Archibald, and Highway came home at interval. Nina of the fourteen carded for f he Thirtysecond Royal Stakes was >al'owed to forgo their engagements, leaving five to give patrons a chance to record their investments. The bracketed pair, Eula'ie and Agrion, were extremely hot favourites from Gaacony, Laughing Prince, and King Emerald. "Kin* Emerald and Laughing Prince were first io move from a vory even dispateh, lint Gaasony was soon in front, and led Eulalie, Laughing Prince, King Emerald, and Agrion., who waa slow to leave the barrier. Gascpny and Enlalie wore on even terms as they raced past the half-mile post and into tho straight, where Agrion came fast en the outside to win very easily by three and a half len<rths from Rascony, with Leugh'pg Pr'nce a longtr- awav in third n'ace, followed by Eulalie and Kim? Eme r ald.

Commendation nnd Seatowh were not produced in the Clifford Plate, leaving only a trace, in Count Cavour and Bapine, to weigh out, the last-named bein? over six hundred pounds better fancied than "The Count." An even let-off was accom-

plished, and aa they got «*»«liMr stria? Count Cavour ran a. couple ot lengths iu front of Btpine, and held .fa* command for a circuit drawn* way to w n bv six lengths. Rap ne'e rider having realism lv tL't he could make »o >mp«.«on on the vrinner by riding his »»»»* »«« out. The tune of the race wa« 2 A ho last r.ine furlongs Uking I « Sf amount Cavour had the pfessure on over the la*t«* furlongs A. "Th* Count" had two seconds at the Meethorses only for this particular event, and noises urn, v. .:„..„ w8 k-over occurred. ™ t U ti pica- n" o" e probab-y the best | Jwo handicap Ue. » the Dominion in aC Fm«n contested the Bowen Handicap, the cone udhU event, and backers Bought out Mtaetic Nadarino, PapcrchaM, and Mncy Le? a those moat likely io return ft dmthe Mtaita-g, »u»d the bend, in sight of hme from Delightment Limits Paperrhaee (who was going fast), and Day Uuarct. PworehMo carried too many gu» for anyUiXelae? and won in handsome rtyle from til,, camo from a ong way back, wiuV half a lenpth further back, ' Pntcal King Merv, Archeen, and >oda- • WlowinoThe winner w ridden by aTh!S »»W»8 Ka third victory on the day. STRATFORD R.C (srECUL TO TUB PHEBS.) STRATFORD, January 3. The glrallord Racing Club's Summer Meeting was held in soaking rain the course being very heavy The totalisator for the Meeting handled £56,031, as against £00,74? last year. Results: CARDIFF HANDICAP, of 160 sovs, ft -5 THE SWELL 8-0 1; 2 Erin-go-Bragl 8 8 Si 7 Advance Camp 8-6 3. Avola 9-0; Midnight Camp MS; 85- Glencoo 8-6; Romontio 8-5, iietnw at, Coma 8-S Dainty Pearl 8-0; Turkish ijr, ' s?l*dy Ealelle 8-0; Craigu. 8-0; FortaUc. Z also started. Won by a length; bet., second and third. Time, 1.20.

TOKO HACK HANDICAP, of 170 sovs; I Fair Abbey 8-1 3. Winßome Boy 8-6, TukahL 80; Whetuhine 8-0; Niblick 8-0 also .Sited. Won by two lengths; sanio scconc and third. Time, 1.53 1-5. MALONB MEMORIAL HANDICAP, o . LADY ANBTRUTHBR U 3 Monaghan 7-13 3; 1 Bright Day H. 3 Tho Lamb 8-6; Pouma 7-8; Glengarp 7-7; Crossfire 7-1 { Pop OH 7-0 also, .tat cd Won by two lengths; head second and third Time, 5-3 1-5. STRATIIMORB HACK HANDICAP, o 160 aova; 5f and 80yds-l0 BILLIKEN& 7-1-2 Bevw 3-9 2; 11 Monsognc 7-03. Poa paiti 8-6; Seastar 8-0; Whemiaiim 7-6; Arcl Arrow 7-6; Erin-go-Bragb 7-2; Allan Bra 7-0 alio started. Won by a nose; tw longthß second and third. Time, 1.7.

NAKURI HACK HURDLES, of 180 sow, Hm-1 CLENCAIRN 9-1 1; sTamakana 9-7 2 5 Saaviaw 9-0 3. Behutai 10-3; Urallj 10-2; Take Take 9-0; Festive 9-0; Lady Estello 9-0 also B tarted. Won by a- neck; twelva lengths second and third. • JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; 5f and 80yds-4 MODEST BOY 7-10 1; 2 Baby Bun 8-3 2; 5 Atone 7-0 3. Eka 8-3, Utapai 7-7; Ardailo 7-7; Acushla 7-0; I«ogne 7-0 aleo started. Won by a head; length second and third. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 170 sovs; 6f-9 BEVIS 8-7 1; H Orcades 7-3 2; 1 Bonena 8-0 3. Branson 8-9; Bont 8-0; Manly 7-13; Macroorn 7-12; Blue Peter 7-9: Maveelish 7-8; Winsome Boy -8; Grand Lupin 7-1 also started. Won by a length, neck second and third. Time, 1.34. NGAERE HANDICAP, of 360 sovs; 6f--2 TIP-TREE 7-0 1; 4 Bonogne 8-I_2; 8 Gaillard 8-11 8. Felham 8-10; Bright Knight 7.12; Thunderclap 7-0 also started. Won by a length; two lengths second and third. Time, 1.18.

MARTON J.C. STAKES TO MERRY DAY. (rEESS ASSOCUTIOK TELEGBAJi.) !"EILDrNG, January 3. For the second day of the Jlarton Meeting there was a large attendance and good | racing. Tho totalisator investments were £27,949, making £60,405 for tho Meeting, against £75,703 last year. Results:— JUNCTION PLATE, of 120 sovs; weight 8-0- sf—l CROWN AREA C, McGovern l: 7 Abbev Queen 2; 2 Colorina 3. 3 Roburant; 9 Waramau; 10 Desert King; 5 Bißsar; » Dale Ogden; 4 Millio Abbey; 6 Crackor Day; U Ranee also started. Won by one and a half lengths. Time, 1.2. SECOND HACK HURDLE?I HANDICAP, of 160 sovs; lJm-2 SOTTANA U-l CMcGovern 1; 1 Elvactto 10-5 -., i Gav 10-7 3. 6 Axle 9-7; 3 . Halgin 9-o V %hiit Evo 9-3; 7 Empire Camp 90; B Stafchamoe 0 r U\ 8 JoycL 9-0 .parted Won by ono and a half lengths. Timt, -.44 ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 140 sovs; 7f-5 PANGOLIN 7-12 O. Browne 1: 12 Anclfo >8 7 a 6 n '7 Cauall 7-6;; 3 Wilderness 7 V (i Conviction 7-3; 9 Takaroa 7-2;. 1U Petal"Vo™ & 7-0 also started. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.-J. ALDWOETH STAKES HANDICAP of SSC sovs; second 70, third 30. lm and . 5. Lire's br » MERRY DAJby Merry Moment-Labour 2. D. H. Roberts' br g Fresco 6yrs 8-3 5 6. C. Louisson's b m Kilmlss 6yrs 7-CI . 3 Ngata 9-0; 1 Glenross 9-0; 7 Kilfain 7-12 -4 Diamond Ring 7-2 also started. Won by a length. Time, 1.55. t \nnw BRACELET HANDICAP, of 121 sov^fß^f-2 B BILL JWi M C. L. Bull l; 1 Kilburn U-2 2- 3 "»»«» morn 10-10 3. 4 Bonny Rill 10-13. a Parak 10-7; 6 Everest 10-7 also started. Won D. half a length. Timo, J. 53. TFLEGKAPH HANDICAP, of 210 sovs . 6f-l L 'ROVAL DAMON 0-X0 1; a Epistle 7-3 3; 3 Mireusonta 8-13 . 4 Miss Hupana 7-0 also started. 1 • 2 Te Koroko * • * 1 , ' _ « ' 7-8 3. 3 Ohui 8-0; 5 White Rmglet 7- ' 6 Volplane 7-6; 7 G.utdalquijor j 7-4 ah I started. Won by a head. Time, J. 16. TUIUKINA HANDICAP, of 180 sovs; 1 , ini.AR 9-9 A. G. P'xon 1; 5 Panai 4 Kalakaua 8-11; 6 Br.gadier Bi I 8-r al( i started. Won by three lengths. Time, 1.-J. f PERTH CUP. ) , 2 } (BT CABLE-PRESS ASBOCIATIOK-COmiOHl L (AUSTKALUN AND M.«. CABLE ASSOCIATE PERTH, January 3. Tho Perth Cup, of two miles, resulted :- lf AU FAIT 6-11 •■ •■ „ 8 Char 7-3 •• ■- £ h ThMe P were 18 starters'.'Won by one ai e a half lengths. Time, 3.26 1-5. O ——