NOTES ON THE RACING.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 395, 2 January 1909, Page 6

NOTES ON THE RACING.

. — ■ . fßr Glkxcob.l There were only five starters in the Scott Handicap, and, with Rangipapa and iOrucinella out of the way, recent form pointed to Ballarat.as the winner. . Tho black rnaro was in .consequenco made a firm favourite. > She got well away. < but, ou the instructions'of: her ownor,Bho -was ridden, a waiting; race, with' tho result that Mussel got. a Tireak-in tho straight, which Ballarat way unable to.reduce., Mussel was tho outsider ,of. the"";field, ; ana;was the slowest beginner/ His connections aro reported to have had a,good. win over the race. Advantage ; ran as disappointingly as ever. '.- 'A ; field. of 'eight '. contested < the ' Maiden Hack 'Raoej-'for which Strategist was made -a-batter favourite than Toango and. Milan. Strategist, ,• who - has' been doing excellent ;work :on the'iiFeilding track's, had: the '.ser-' i vices of. G.■; Price;' ; The:. Wanganui horseman' ; ..had: the . coli: first away'' from the barrier, and. tho issue was never in doubt. > The winner was trained by H. Jackson, formerly, private trainer to' Mr. G. F; Moore, of Kai Iwi. . Milan; by the imported sire St. Ambrose, : was sl6w to'find her feet, but • she. put', in a" great run ; ;on the outside when - : the straight, .was .reached, and comfortably ; beat everything but.the ,winner.: This filly has: undoubtedly .a lot of'pace, and it should not be long- before she'gets on the winning list. " Toango 'was well backed to-day, but, . after, holding -second' position for hai£ the distance, be faded; ont of a place.' I' Lull opened a hot favourite for tho Ohakea I Hurdles, but thore was a rush for Belario a'nd,; whea the ,betting closed, he,was almost favourite -inth,Lull;.,The.event proved a really good thing for Lull, on whom C. Cress rodo a-,- very confident race. The Handsome Jack gelding was allowed to tail i. the . fi'eld~^uitil' I :mtering ;.the;..long straight, r Once;. oy&r : :the last.lhtirdle his jockey'.let nim , run freely,: and-he'easily accounted for , the opposition. . Belario ran a decent race, but ho is not yet a .proficient jumper, 'Yosami v and Tonderghio' led the field at intervals; 'and between them- made the pace very solid. ?;r Eclogue.was -'withijrawnfrom the . von ;Haokj; Race, andLongner wasV in'"' con-. . sequeMer.'ina'de very; hot. favourite.'y ! : Tho only: other'candidate; to; command 1 : much support was Debonri'aire, who had the' 'services' ' of Oliver. Debonnaire was quickest to begin',, but Longner was in front very: quickly and, galloping in his beautiful easy fashion, he made a hollow. show ■, ■of the opposition, and' passed ..the. post, several lengths to the ' ■gOTd:{s EMsevejft'- .'finished ,'veryj gamely with timc to se- ■ cure ;seco:ndj tnoney. .' Outo,' who: beat ■ Longner at',Awapuni«last week, ;was:.the. outsider of . the. field in yesterday's race, the public evidently not ' fancying 'his chances- over/sis furlongsi ■'■■■ Only ,Js,vb. horses a went, out to: contest the' ' ,Oup,: for. which Apa was made a better'favourite than Waitapu, while Carissima was • next: in demand; Both Apa ; and : moving sore in their ' preliminaries, but Waitapu was shaping splendidly. The Gipsy King gelding. was, however,'not ..quite seasoned .'enough to see tho • race out, 1 for,- 'though- he* galloped alongside : Apa for the.first mile; tho Foraell horse held him very safe at the finish". This is .the first'; • Cup race that'iApa ias'ev&f won,!though'.the : Addmgton, gelding- has ' filjfed i places m the i Wellington Cup,; Manawatu-Cup, and several others. : Nova, another -tmlucky Cup horse, . filled third place in- race, after run- ■ ning last for, the-first" mile; . Arclight actedas pacemaker, and had' a-big break on Apa • and Waitapu-when.half the distance had been . covered, but she tired to nothing at the finish. - . . , . The Railway . Hack: Hurdle Race was full of incident.. Dnilwas mado the hottest favourite•: of .the day, -tie N only other. candidate to. enjoy, much j support being Moose,' who came to,- £nof at .an early stage of -the race; With Moose out of the way, tho contest- appeared ,to -be. at Dnil's mercy, but Maidi caught;him'half,' a mile fiom home,' and, after an..oxcitmg finish, passed the judge's bos a length to tho gobd. i/Alwut: a hundred yards from-tHe : : post -Maidi' crossed ion to the rail-,, right'; of.! Dnil; ;.and!-it- was'evident that ah inquiry: would } follow. It was a de- ; 'batable/:question;'as ;>to would general,opwion;.was ;that Dml was racing with a little in reserve when the incident occurred: , ■:B.« Abbot vand H. Copestako,' tho riders; of y.thet ■ two which fell in the race,, were,not .injured.;,■ All . the. acceptors went to the post for the : Makowhai--Welter, for-which, Merne Zealand was 'made ~a ;, better favourite than Sir Ari- : trim. Tho raco resolved itself into a contest between tho'pair, Sir, Antrim led till well into the. straight, but, .when the final pinch. came, Merrio.Zealand,. who is well suited-to: welter ; weights, . held the: little Soult horse quite safe. Mahuta showedno form at alii ■: i ■ The .withdrawal-of, Roosevelt-left • -soven stfirters, .in the, P.ukenui'. Welter,, North-East' being the favourite selection.-.-.Tho race was a very, -one-sided,(.affair; ; tho favourite'. win- 1 :,ning. fi^mj.BtartjS-to: 1 finish. ■ .• This was the' i seventh, favourite to'prevail, during, the day, 1 Mussel being, the solitary .exception.;: , Ownerß . should note : that nominations for | tho_ Foxtoh meeting close' on Monday night, . | aaid for the'Pahiatua meeting on Tuesday. 1 > 1 ACCEPTANCES .:- i.V (at,:TEDEQBAPH—PEESS: ASSOCIi.TIONA :"•> ; . - ■ Palmerston- North, January 1. ; .The , following acceptances have been received for the,concluding day of the Rangitikei,races:— . ~ • • .. TELEGRAPH HACK. ; Five furlongs-— Longner, 9st. 101b.; Strategist, 7st. 121b : Chase Mab,' 7st. 71b.; Debonnaire, 7st- 71b.: Merry: Messenger,' ; 7st. 71b.' ■ • CLIFTON . HANDICAP. .■ Six ■. furlongs — Sir Antrim, 7st. 101b. ;, Advantage, 6st. 121b.: Lothair, 6st 111b , SANDON, HURDLES.: One. mile and a half.—Lull, I2st. 61b. ; Paparaeln, lOst. 31b-; Capulet, lOsti 31b,; • Xavier, 9st.- 101b.; Yosami, ,9stv ; 9lb, l ). Belario.:.9st., 81b.; .Tonderghie, Ost '71b. : KILLBYMOON HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Roosevelt, 9st. 61b.'; Eclogue, 9st 21b.; Cute, 9st. ;■ Shannon, Lass, Bst.; Zor,aida,; 7st. • 121b.; Bonny Doono, 6st, 121b : iteumac,/>6st. 101b.'; - Goodwin Park, 6st101b.jiKawii Gst.'lOlb. ' GBEATFORD STAKES One mile—Apa," 9st. ,91b.; ;Waitapu, Bst. Gib.; Merry Zealand, 7st.- 61b.; Sir Antrim, 7st., 61b.; "Arclight, 6st., ,121b.; , Carissima, 6st. 101b-: Roosevelt, 6st. 91b.: Advantage, 6st. 71b-: Eclogue, 6st. 71b , ■ TRAMWAY HACK HURDLES. One mik 'ftnd a half.—Dml, list. 101b.; Yosami, lOst--61b.; Belano; lOst. filb.; Maidi, 9st. 71b ; Sedgemoor, 9st". . ' •.. :SA 1 Six. furlongs.—Mvb- ; sel,* j ;Bst. ISlbi; Toatuhi,,,Bst.r 91b.; Lothair, Sst. 41b.; Roscgrove, Bst. 21b. j. :' ,| '? I| .tnes for;, r tlie' i ;Parawanui. Hack Scurry (weight, Bst. 71,b.): Seawrnd, Lady..Tatton,. Genive,. Chattel, Kaiwhaka, Castiglione, Charge, Rangiura,,Marton, and Flyaway. .Vl/AIRARAPA -R.C.: SUMMER MEETINC. , WHITE LIE WINS' THE CUP. I , .(DT TKLSGUirir. —KPKCT&u COttEESrONDBNT ) i Master.ton, January 1. - -The.iiWairarapa:Racing Club commenced' its summer, meeting to-day on tho Tauheromkau racecourse. The weather-was fine, mth . , a gentle brccz© to temper the heat, and i there was a roccrd attendance of tho pubhe- . Amongst the visitors 'were tho Hon. Jas. Carroll, Native Minister, "Messrs. W. C- Buchanan, M.P., V.H.BidwiU, H. S. Wardoll, J. R. .M'Donald, E. P. Tancred, and other . prominent Wairarapa ana , Wellineton sports- . men.- The course iyas in splendid conaition, and'some fast tunes, wore registered. White ! :Lie: von .the .principal eventr-tho AVairarapa Cup--in fine style'Und , in-the fast time of ( :2mini -Bsec.,' ''thus' again"'demonstrating the j. form: which she showed on tho Bccond day ■ at'the-Feilding races,'when she ran fourth to Muskerry, . who won over .tho samo distance 1 in. 2mjn.. 6 4-ssec. There were no protests : '.dHnrig the day nor. any accidentS. The 'start-' j ingi except in tho ease of tho first two races, r, .was good. . Tliree .starters, Messrs. . Allen . Donald S- Cundy, and J, S. Tilson officiated . at the barrier, j

During the day .Mr. H. ,S. War dell, president of the club, presented Mr. G. Tillcy (on .behalf of' the, stewards) with a handsome pair of binoculars as a mark of appreciation of the work performed by him wnen ho acted as judge for the'club. In making the presentation _ Mr. Wardell referred to the fact that Mr., Tilley's father—the late John Tilley—was one of the first judges of the Wairarapa Racing Club. ;. Tho - amount put through the totalisator during tho day was, as- against. £10,160 on tile corresponding day last year. This is a decreaso of £973. - Fifteen, bookmakers, ten outside and five inside, operated' and contributed £200 to tho club in fees. Favourites won upon three . occasions, .and the biggest, winning outsiders were' Knight Commander and White Lie. The Cup. was the biggest betting race. General arrangements in connection with the .meeting, were capably conducted by the secretary, Mr. _E. A. Laery, supported by an .active .'committee of stewards. Results MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP; of 100 sovs. ■ _ Fivo furlongs. , Mr. D. Davis's br. e. Rock Ferry, by ■ Birkonhead—Eon, 3yrs., Bst. 6ib. (S. Reid) 1 •Mr. H.., Hodge's Merrie Christmas, Bst. „ 61b ..(F. Cress) ' 2 Mr. L. G. M'DonaldY Te Ru,; Bst.' 111b. (Hatcli) 3 Also started: Humpty Dumpty. 85t.,121b.' (Telford); Leahora, Bst. 111b. (Williams); Vinoo,. Bst., 111b. (Watson); Pukewaij 9st. (Langstone); Psyche, Bst. 31b. (Ayres); Waiwaroware, Bst. 31b. (Godfrey). Leahora,.Merrie Christmas, Rock Ferry, and Te Ru shot out from a Btraggling start, and led-the.field by. a.length, Rook Ferry and _Ru' entering,..the... straight with. Merrie Christmas close up. A good finish .resulted in 5 a .'win for l&ck Ferry, by half a length, the shine distance separating the. second and third horses. ..Humpty Dumpty was fourth. Timo, lmin. 3sec. : ' ■ 'TUHITARATA ' HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. , ' < Six furlong's. ' ' : Mr; 'M.'''.T.-'M'Grath's".br!'. g. ..Tumut,- by,V , ' Merriwee—lsmeno, oyrs., 9st. 71b. (Hatch) 1 Mr; F. Hall's Iranui, Bst. 101b. ...(Ryan) 2 Mr. Jas. M'Laughlan's Maiora, Bst. . (Langstono) 3 : Also started:' Simplex, Bst. 31b. (Reid); Tupono,,Bst. lib.,(Cairns), y.-. ■■ Tumut got the best of a poor start, and was never„headed, winning', easily by three: lengths., ; Maiora half, , a length away was third, arid Simplex / fourth. Time,' lmin. 15 3-Sseo. •. , . RIMUTAKA , HACK HANDICAP, of 100 soys. Ono mile and a distance. : „ Mr.. M. T. M'Gratk's ch." g. Tumut,, by . ~ Sari;Fran:—lsmeiie, 4yrs., Bsi.'. 61b.;, ■ (Telford) 1 Mr. D. H. Roberts's Tangeroa; 9st; (Reid) "2 Mi\ H.';Hodge's v Dipk)matic, 7Bt. 6lb. .' , . ■ •... i.- , , (Ayres) 3 : Also started: Lucretius,-Bst. lib; (Hatch); No Trumps, 7st. 111b. (Williams); and Lorida, 7st. 61b. (Smith). . , ,- > ■ . .The .field left the barrier in a iine.. Lucre-' tius, No' Trumps, and Osiris were in front at theHlf-mile; with Tangeroalast;. Osiris was, leading -at; the/ straight, and, although ohallenged by..Tangerba, who put in a'late run, won :■ .easily- by three-quarters .of a ! , length; Diplomatic was three lengths away third, Lucretius fourth,'.'.Lerida- fifth, and- No Trumps'last. Time, lmin. 58seb. .". NURSERY-HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Four /i. 1 :;.!.: furlongs. Mr. H. Whitney's b./ f. Aema, by Step- 1 niak—Couronne, Bst.- 51b....(5.Re0d) 1 Mr. A. M'Donald's Kiltie Lass, Bst. 31b. . , ■ . .- (F. Cress) 2 Mr. P. W. Sarsfiold's Royal -Guard, 7st. 101b. .............i.............. (Shanahari)' 3 Also started:■ Sea'Quefen, 7st;lolb. (Andrews) ;■> and Gold Top (Hateh). : i " ; Kiltie: Lass quickly, cut down Gold Top, who/got away first, and' raced to -the straight attended by Aema and Royal Guard; "Kiltie Lass ran wide at the corner, and, being challenged by Aema, sufiered defeat by a good head. 'Royal; Guard 'was three lengths away third; - Sea .Queen fourth, and' Gold Top last, lime, 4950e.. WAIRARAPA CUP, of 350 sovs. One milo . . ... apd a quarter. ■ Mr t J. Gelhor's blk. m.; Whito Lio, by, • . . Merriwce—Fit, 6yrs., 7st. 81b. . - ' (W. Ayres) 1 Mr. W. 'Piatt's Merrie Rose, 7st. 6lb. ; (Stan. 2 Mr.. G;(H. Mler's Sandstream, Sst. 61b. : y 11 ' , i , „ (Griffiths) 3 r i 'A150..-::started: : Sunbonnet, 7st. 31b. (B.' Smith); Silken -Rein, -.7st. 121b. (Langstone) Waifaku, 7 s t 91b. (S. Reid): Moloch,'Bst!' lib. -(Watson).;"Prism,--est." 131b. Hatch): Gaelic, 6st;' 121b. (F. Cress).'-. , : " - 1 r - ®ta.rt. Merrib Rbse went to the front aud cut' out'the running at a : fast pace. Waipalni,'Silken Rein; Prism, and , \Vkto Lie , followed; next in order to : the back of the course, where Merrie ,Rose had estabhshed ,a -lead,-of three'.clear- lengths. Sandstrea.Tn.;' arid Wliito': Lie both 'improved their ; '.-positions.'; at - the . mile and distance, where Moloch and Waipaku wore done with. Meme. Rose;enter'ed, the' Straight first, with Sandstream;and' Silken Rein close/up, • and White 'Lie coming: through fast. Tho black 1 mwe; caught Merrie: Rose a distance' from the winning jppst; '. and., won - by, a neck/ Sand- ' stream two lengths away third, and: Silken Rem a length a way fourth. ■ Sunbonnet was 'fifthy Prism sixth,. Moloch seventh, "Wftip&ku eighth, and: Gaelic last. ' Time, 2min. Bsec. PUKIO HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Mr. J. '.Ames's-br.'f. Merrivonia, by Merri- " v , wee—Livonia, 3yrs. ......... (S. ReidV ,1 Mr. J. H. F. Long's Lochiela, Bst. : ■ 1 ■ - (HatchX 2 Mr. C.;F. Variance's Conquer, 7st. 91b. v'• 1 (Stan. Reid) 3 Also started:,Warlock,'Bst;'lolb. OVatson); Blue Bell; ■ 7st.;. 121b; (Shanehan);. Swallow, 7st. 121b. (Ayro) ; Purakau, . Bst. (Langstono).'- .- i- , Blue Bell-lost: several lengths at the post; Purakau and ''Lochiela : cut out the running, 'followed by Merrivonia,''Conquer, and War- 1 lock., Mr. Ames's filly'entered tho straight first, arid won easily by two ; and , a half' .lengths;' Conquer , ; a. bare two lengths■ away third; Blue Bell was: fourth, Warlock fifth, Purakau' sixth,' and Swallow last. Time, lmin. 15 2-ssec; ,• ' . .REYNOLDS WELTER HANDICAP, . . of; 115 sovs;. Spveri-furlongs.' Hon. Jag. g. .Yv'harekura, by ; ■: Sst. Slb. ... (Ryan) 1 .Mrsi'Horiana'Kingi's'Mataari, 9st. 21b. ■ ' ■ .': • (S. Reid) 2 'Mr. F.' Higgott's, Wailethe,, lOst. 21b. ; : . . (Hatch) • 3 ■. Also , started: . Aberration, lOst.' (Telford): Skye, 9st. 21b. (Wa.tson). This >' was a' - one-horse race.';' Wharekura went to'.: the front immediately the barrier rose,: arid.quickly had a' ten-lengths' clear ! lead, and eventually won easily by three lengths',-from 'Mataari, L - Wailethe was' a length away third. Aberration was fourth, and Skye-fifth. . Time, lmin. .28sec. . MOKAI; HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs."..Seven furlongs.; Mr. ,B. Roek's eh. g. Kriight Commander, hy •'Knight Errant—Lord . Mandeville mare, Bst. 121b. (Ryan) 1 Mr. Allen Donald's Kelso, 9st. . 71b. (Galbraith) 2 Mr. H. R. Telford's First Mate, Sst. 131b. (S. Reid) 3 . Also started: Sealer, 9st, 31b.; (Telford); Oblivion, 9st. (Williams); Glen, Bst. 121b. (Langstolie); Retinue, Bst. 51b. (Hatch) ;•. Strabari,' Bst; 51b. "(Reardon); Te Utuatu, Sst. 51b. (Watson). Te TJtuatu, First Mate, and , Knight Commander were; first'.away, followed by Kelso. , Knight Commander entered the straight just ajiead of First Mate, and won easily by half a length, .three-quarters of a length separating the/Second and third horSes. Glen-was fourth, Te, Utuatu fifth, Sealer sixth. Time, lmin. 30scc. , . ,-. , . • NOTES ON THE RACING. . ~ Lady. '; Shannon, . Afterthought,- and Benguard were.-the, soratchings:in, the -Maiden Hack Race, leaving nine starters... A,large airiount of publio support was devoted to Te Ru.and also .to; Rock Ferry, but the other horses were all: practically , outsiders. Te Ru appeared to be a bit sore, arid, although he got well away, he could not finish with Rock Ferry Christmas, both *of whom , are improving every race.! Humpty Dumpty, ran well for, a horse which has been in training only; three months. Waiwerewere, Pui kowai. and, Vinco each lost several lengths at the start, and were novor in tho race.

. Aboriginal and Lochiela were both withdrawn from the Tuhitarata Handicap for future engagements. Tho race was a gift to Tumnt. He hopped off first and -was nOTer headed and never troubled. The form shown by Maioja and Simplex was disappointing, while Ira-nui should, also , have Tun- a better race. Tupono found tbo weight too much for her, There is no doubt that Tumut is in great form. .' . . A field : of sis contested the Rimutaka Hack Handicap,-the defections being Strathcona and Knight Commander. - This was a good betting race, but most' support -was accorded to Osiris, Tangoroa, and Lucretius. Lucretius looked fitter than any other horse in the race., but she tired at the end of a mile. Osiris ran a good' race. He ■ was in a good position-all the way, and won easily. Tangeroa" was last"'nearly_ all |ihe way and,, had he made his run earlier, lie might have troubled Osiris. He finished, however, much distressed. Diplomatic, who was 'capably ridden by F. Ayres, was well with Osiris at the end of a mile. . Lerida, found 'the distance too far for, her in such company. No Trumps' appeared to bo short of several gallops; before she' can be espected to strike form. The starting in this race was'good. ; With Theodore out of the Nursery Handicap, that race was considered a . hot thing for the Kilcheran -filly Kiltie ; Lass. She might have won hjid she not run very ,wide at the bend into the straight, but Aema had somethings in • reserve. Mr. Whitney's filly was in'good .condition, and finished undistressed. Kiltie Lass has probably not got over the cold which' she caught at Awapuni the other day. Gold Top was too fat' to race. ' . ' The scratchings of Aboriginal and Tangeroa reduced the field for. the Cup ,to.,nine. It was a good betting race, but by far the greatest support was accorded to Waipalm. Tho favourite ran a bad race, and totally discounted the :• Asbhurst form. Moloch, whose chances wore also fancied, was in,trouble all'the'way. ' It is.evident that there are few jockeys who properly understand the peculiar idiosyncrasies" of the son of Mauser. . Merrie Rose, ran the same race as she'did'at Carterton and later at Woodville, and were she ridden differently ,'sh'e should have, a hotter chance of winning.' White Lie was ridden 'a beautiful race by Ayre, He was in a good' position: almost the whole time, and ; won with a little in. hand., . Sunbonnet was chopped about,, and had a bad passage, otherwise she might, have been plaoed. . Sandstream also baa a bad time, and he had'ill luck, in- not being, closer up at the finish. Silken Rein, who showed an excellent preparation, ran: a .'sterling .rase, but. she seems to be hardly . class enough, for the: better of- those who were against her.; '• Thera, Splash, Glen, Te;Ru, Christ-; mas,, and' St. . Charles were' withdrawii: from tho Pukio Hack Handicap The race; which was- run a fifth of a second faster than that won by Tumut earlier in the' day; ; demonstrated, Merrivonia's' claims as" a. Sprinter. Sho .could probably, got'.over the dis-' tance- in less time, had . sho been pushed. Loohiela' waa unfortunate in meeting a fiUy like: Merrivonia,. and' l , liar connections were badly hit by the defeat. ..Blue Bell was badly left at the post, .while - Swallow ran', very well for.- five 1 furlongs. Conquer' -has evidently struck form, :and should' race bettor every day. Warlock was prominent for half a mile. Purakau was hardly good enough for the class. ; •' : -The Hon. James; Carroll's; WhaTeknra, which looked as good as anything in the race, put up a fine' reoord in the Reynolds Welter, Handicap, ruining the,, distance in the veryfast time oMmiii., 28sec.: There was no other horse ; in the face but Wharekura,. and he won from end to end. Mataari, who! was secshowed an improvement upon his Mar-: tinborough form. ' The pace was altogether too fast for the top-weights, Wailotlio and Aberration, and also for Skyo, who'is hardly built, on.strong enough lines for . a '.weight--carrie! - . - ■ I Osiris was the only'scratching in the Mokai Hack Welter,, leaving another field of nine. Knight Commander, who. won, ran up to his tracK. form. Sealer, who was. a hot favourite, started badly, and' was. never seen.': She hardly showed her true form. ; Kelso effected' a surprise. by running, a good' race, and had everything'beat at: the post, except, the winner.' ,First Mate was,a hat thing whioh , never boiled. ' The, Bluejacket ■■liorse' looked ;'the ,fittest hefrsei in the,,me. To .Utuatii led for about six furlongs. ■ SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— Rock Ferry,' 9st. 51b.; Alma, BBt. 111b.; Kiltie Jiiss, Bst. lib.'; Remission,' 7st. 101b;; Psyche,' 7st.; Royal Guard, 7st.; and-Sea Queen', 6st. 101b. : TAWHA HACK HANDICAP. .Seven furlongs.—Osiris, 9st. lib,; Maioraj- 9st.. lib.; Merrivonia, Bst.' 111b.; Strathcona, Bst, 61b.j Thera; Bst., 41b.;': Lucretius, 7st; '131b.-; No Trumps,. 7st; 71b. . ,- RAOING CLUB HANDICAP. One mfle and 'a • distance.—Wailethe, Bst; 91b'.;', Wai-paku,-Bst.'9lb;'; AVhite Lie, Bst. 91b. ; ; Irariui, ! ' Bst. 91b.; Aberration, :Bst.; 71b.;-Sandstream; Bst. . 711).';' Bst.; Sunbonhet;-. Bst.; Merrie Rose,'.' 7st'.~ 131b.; Silken Roin, 7st. 111b.; Passive, 7st.-lllb.; Mataari, 7st. 81b.; and Skye; 6st. 101b. WHARBPAPA HACK WELTER HANDICAP. One-mile.—Tangeroa, 9st. lllb.j Knight .Commander, 9st„ 61b. ;;,First . Mate,. 9st. ; : Sealer, 9st;; No .Trumps, Bst.i; 111b.; Diplomatic, Bst.' 31b.; Lerida, Bst.; Blaok Pearl, Bst.; and Retinue'; Bst. ; '■ ; • : ' RUAMAHUNGA HACK HANDICAP. Five .furlongs.—Axite, 9st. 21b.; Rock Ferry/ 9st.; Warlock, Bst. 91b,; Thera,. Bst. 71b'.; Kelso,Bst; 51b.'.;-Consolatioii, r Bst. 51bV; Sweet Lethe,Bst. 31b;; Bluebfell,: Bst. 21b.; Conquer, , 7st. l 131b. : ,; Purakau, 7st. 131b.; To Ru, 7st. 131b. ; Oblivion, 7st. 71b.; Swallow, 7st. 51b.; and Ngaripua, 6st. 71b. ■ RUSSELL WELTER HANDICAP. Seven 9st. 81b.; Aboriginal, Bst. lslb.;: Wharekura; Bst. 131b.'; 'Simplex, 85t. 121b.; 'Prism, Sst. 81b.;. Skye,' Bst., 21b..; and Gaolic, 7st.'7lb. : PIRINOA HACK HANDICAP. -Six; fur-, longs —Maiora, 9st. 4lb.'; Splash, Bst. 101b.'; -.Warlock, Bst. 61b.,; Purafeu,'7st. 91b.'; Swallow, 7st.--21b.; "Merrie , Christmas, 75t.;., ".l'e -Utuatu, :6st; 71b.; and .Vinco, 6st. 71b. ; ' RAWHIRI HANDICAP.- Five furlongs.Tumut, lOst.. 91b.; Aboriginal, Bst. Blb.;' Wharekura, ; Bst. 71b.; ;Simplex, 'Bst. 61b;: Aiite, . 7st: 131b.; Lochiela; :7st. 31b.; ana Kelso, 6st. 91b. HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. ' CALIFORNIA WINS THE ' PRESIDENT'S' HANDICAP.; ' " " ' • CB* TBLEGBAPU—PBE3S ASSOCIATION.) Hastings,' January 1. The Hawke's Bay . jockey Club's, summer meeting/opened .to-day in fine -weather; and before .a attendance. • The-course was in excellent order. The totalisator turnover was £7831, as against £8675 last year. Eight; bookmakers were lioensed. Results: — MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs.; i second horse 10, sovs., andithird, 5 sovs. , Five furlongs and a .half. , .... Mr. P. M'Namara's b: g. Awha, by San • , .Fran—Rain, 3yr5.,.75t.<131b. - (E. Lowe) 1 Mr. M. Johnson's Cork, Bst. lib- ■ • (W. Kirk) 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond's-Valoma, 7st. 131b. : . . v\ , (G. : Manning) - 3 Also started: Ora Pinsent, ,Bst. 81b.; .Icel, ; 7st. 131b.; Obscurity, 7st. 131b.; and Magneto, 7st. 101b. • , Ora Pinsent'got away first, and led into the straight. ■ Here Cork went to'the front, but on' the run home was beaten a .length by Awha, who camo up irom the ruck, Valoma, being a length back third: Time, lmin. llsec. :. ' . Christmas, handicap, v- 100 sovs.: : seaind'horse .10-sovs.j-/Visv 'sots. Six furlongs. I ■ '; Mr. L. : Furr'B ;b. m. Styh'sh, -;by San Remo—Manutakis,' 4yrs., 7rt.| 61b. (E; Lowe) . 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond's North Hekd, 7st. 121b. ........................ (G. Manning) 2 Mr. G. Hunter'b Chamois, 6st., 71b. (F. Hutchinson) 3 Also started: Erl King, 7st 21b.; and . Pluck, 7st. ... j. Stylish; North Head; and, Chamois were to movo, Erl King displacing Chamois

at,tie turn.. Stylish was never headed, winning by half a length from North Head. Chamois pat ina good run up the straight, gaining third position. Time, lmin. 15sec. ■WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 70 bovb. ; '.- second horse 10 sots., third 5 sovs. .Once • round. Mr. J. Clark's-b. m. Spate, by Monaco— -. Pouawa, 4yrs., Bst. 121b. ... (W. Kirk) , 1 Mr; G.' Pi Donnelly's El Dorado, Bst. (A. Rae) 2 Mr. F. Butler's Sir Benson, Bst: 31b; > , (C. Mallowes) 3 Also started: Rose Lethe,>9st. lib.; Mistletoe, Bst; 81b.; Parable, !3sti 41b.; and Robin Link, Bst. : ■ . Sir Benson and Robin iLink were first .to show out, but at the back the order was-El Dorado; Robin Linkj and Hose Lethe. Spate took: command at tho entrance. to the straight; and won comfortably by a.length, a neck between second and third. Time, lmin. 52 2-usec. . PRESIDENTS HANDICAP, of 150 sots., . second -horse 15 sovs.,, third horse 10. sovs, One mile and a;qnarteri' Mr. C. L. Lagor's ch. h. California, by . San Fran—Dazzle, '4yrs.,'9st. 101b;, „ " (D. Kemp) 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Woodhey,-ast. \ (G. Manning) 2 Mr. C. Kingston's Lamsdorff,' 6st. 71b. . .. i' (R. Hallinan) 3 Also started: TJenuku, 7st.'Blb.; Loiret, 7st. 81b.; and Dardanus, 7st. ; Woodhey was first away, and, passing the stand, the order was Woodhey, TJenuku, and Loiret,;California being last. At the Dack, Lamsdorff ran up second, and . California began to improve his position. The big horse was third on. entering the straight, and; getting into his stride, raced past the post winner by a neck, Lamsdorff a very good third. Time,- 2miii. 8 l-sseo. , OTATARA HURDLES, of 70 sots., second horse 10 sots, third, horse 5 sots. One mile and three-quarters. '-. ... Mr. A. J. Ellingham's b. g, Hipporofla, by St. Hippo—GiroSa, aged, 9st. 181b. ' ' (D. Watt) i Mr. J. Murrn's Gold Dust, list. 31b. . (Jerry O'Connell) 2 Mr. T. 0. Neill's Coy, 95t.:... (W. Kirk).. 3 ■ Also started: Monarque, lOst. 81b.; Rawhiti, 9st.; and Waikareao, 9sfc. Rawhiti was first tb' show' out, but was quickly supplanted by Coy. At the hurdle at the entrance to the straight Rawhiti'came down, and passing the stand the'order was Gold ; Dust, llipporofla, - Coy,- and Monarque: Hipporofla headed Gold Dust at the back, and no further change took place, Hipporofla winning by. three lengths, Coy a good third;Time; 3min. 22sec. '■■■;■■ 1 , ■: TWO-YEAII-OLD HANDICAP, of 80 sbvs: . . second horse 10-sovs., third 5. sovs. Four, furlongs. Mr. .G. J. Watt's br. c. Bally 1 Shannon,' i - by' Shannon: Sst. 41b. : , (D. Kemp) 1 Mr. R, Gooseman's Perhaps, 7st. 31b. V (F. Hutchinson) 2 Mr. A. F. Douglas's. Seraphic, 7st. ,F. Hallinan) 3 • Also started: Ideate, 7st. 101b.; Ariom, 7st. 71b. (carried 7st. 91b.); Composed, 7st. 71b.; Gold, 7st. 71b. ; Ultimatum, 7st. 71b.; and' Reformist,' 7st. ,31b. ■ ■ .1 Bally Shannon was in front all the way and won by a length. Perhaps beat Soraphic on tho post for second money; Time, 50 4-5 sec. :. . . .- : ■■ FLYING HACK .HANDICAP, of 70 sovs., seoond horse 10-sovs., third 5 sovs. Six .furlongs. - . ' ■ Mr. A-. R., .White's . b. g. Waioriki. by ; Waiuku—Primula, . syrs., 7st. 121b: . ■ (E. Lowe). 1 Hon. J; D. Ormond's North Pole, Bst. 21b. : • ' • • (G.-v Manning) 2 Mr. T. Butkr's Andrew Mack, Bst. 41b. (W. Kirk) 3 Also;!6tarted:, My Darling, .764.' 51b. J .and Sir Possible, 7st. r . ' Andraw Mack: and Sir- Possible'!made the running', to; the. where Waioriki and North'.Pole pnt in itheir claims, the former winning by . lialf a length, Andrew Mack a good'third. . Time, lmin. .16 1-ssec. : ; . NEW,,YEAR, HANDICAP, of - ,80 .sovs., ' 1 second horso 10 soys.,.third 5 sovs. .Seven, furlongs. Mr. G. P. Donnelly's b. f. Gold Treasure, - ' by .Gold Reef—Pearl Shot, 3yrs., 7st. :71b..>.....'.. .(A.;.. Rae) 1 Messrs. Cameron and Fairbrother's Seaton DaW/ Sst. .........:'i;..'.\;\i'i,i.'.:(W.' : Kirk) 2 I Mr. J. S. O'Neill's Highdien, 75t.,-91b.- : ' ' - '. : i (E, Lowe) 3. : Also started :■ Martyrbm, 9st. 41b.;. Berengaria, 7st. 91b.; and Millennial, 7st. 71b. ;•:! .: Seaton Dalo and" Millennial ; led to the straight,; where Golden '. Treasurecame, through on the rails: and won by a length, Highden ' a' couple of lengths- away third. ; Time, ■ lmin: 28 2-sseo. . . ACCEPTANCES. . 'jJ' ■ ■ Napier, January 1. .' The-following are tho acceptances-for the socond day of tho Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's meeting: . . AOTEA HANDICAP HURDLESr One mile and three-quarters.—Commander, list.;. Hipporofla, lOst. 131b.-; Monarque, 10st; 51b.; Coy, 9st. 21b.; Rawmti, 9st.; Waikareao, 9st. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. Sis furlongs.—North Head, Bst. 131b,'; Gold Treasure, Bst. 71b.; Erl 'Kirig, Bst. ; Pluck, 7st. 121b.; Chamois, 7st. ■ 101b. " SCDItRY BACK HANDICAP, 60 sovs. Five furlongs*—Waioriki, Bst.'7lb.: Andrew Mack, Bst. 51b.; Cockatoo,;Bst,;'' Miss Cast, 7st. 121b.; Awha, 7st.-121b.; ; Cork,' 7st. 61b.; Ora Pinsent, 7st. 61b.; Mediterranean, 7st. 81b. j Kaolia, 7st. ; Obscurity, 7st. . . : SUMMER HANDICAP, 125 sovs. Once round.-7-Muskerry, Bst.'l2lb. ; Woodhey, Brt.' 41b.; Loireo, '7st. 51b.; TJenuku; 7st; 31b. Seaton Dale, 7st;"3lb.; Dardanus, 6st."*.7lK:, Lamsdsrff, 6st. 71b. ' : - ' ! ' - .■ NURSERT HANDICAP. Five, furlongs:— Theodore, Sst. 6Tb.; Ideate: 7st. 71b. j Bridge, 7st. 71b.; ;M!eremere,.7st. 71b.; Perhaps, 7st. 71b.- j Ultimatum. 7st." 61b.; - Ariom, 7st. ; 61b. ; Seraphic, -7st. 21o.; Reformist, 7st.-: ,i .- EPSOM. HANDICAP. Onco roiuid.-rWai- • karaka,. 12st. 61b.; Waioriki, . list... 101b,; Highden, ,11st. 81b.; Oakbourne," list. j,EI- : dorado,,list.; Sir Benson, lOst. 111b. :[ ; : - MATAPHIO HACK HANDICAP. Seren furlongs.—Spate;-Bst.- 101b.; North Pole, Bst: 31b.; Rose 7st. 131b.; Parable,. -7st. 31b.; Mistletoe, 7st.; My Daxling, 7st.; RobinLink,'7st.; Sir Possible,'7st. ... JANUARY I HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. .—Mairtyrium; Bst. 101b.; Seaton Dalo, ' 7st. 131b.; Chamois, 7st. 41b.; Highden, 7st. 31b. ;' Berengaria, 7st.; Millennial; 7st. - AUCKLAND RACINC CLUB. '■> . THIRD DAY'S RACING. HUSBANDMAN WINS THE DERBY. ' ANOTHER WIN FOR ALL' RED. 1 (by teleokaph—press association.) - ■ Auckland, January 1. • The third day's racing in connection with the Auckland Racing; Club's summer meeting took place at Ellerslie this afternoon. The weather wns fine, and the raoing track in splendid order. The attendance'was large, and the sum of £22,207 went through the totalisator. Rt'sults':— FERGUSON HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Sis ' . . ■ . furlongs. J. M'Nicol's Mark -Time, by Leolant-is • Castanets Bst. 31b. ..1... (Buchanan) 1 J. C.. Ring's Hohungatahi, 7st. 41b. Hon. J. Carrol's ,Miss.Advance, &t! . - , ■ . (Wilson) 3 -. Also started: Ngapuka, - Bst. 91b CM'Combe); Rarata, Bst. olh. (Pearson.) ; Keep Step, 7st. 121b. (Deeloy J Explosive, 7st lib. (M Millan); Totika, 6st.\ 121b. (R E Brown). ■ •_ : v \ ■ 'When fairly in line for the post, Mark Time rushed to the front, and stalling off challenges by Hohungatahi, Miss - Advance and' Keep Step won comfortably by threequarters of a. length,.with, a neck between seoond and third horses. Time, lmin. 17sec.

NEW, YEAR'S. HTJEDLE- RACE HANDI- _ CAP, of/209 sovs. Two miles. R. Hannon's Hautapu, by Mitiora —Lady ; Sarah, list. Bw. (Brady) 1 J. S. Sutherland's br. g. Lusoombo, lQsfc. ; 111b. ............... (Percival) 2 W. H. Moberley's. b. g. . Waihekau, 9st. , 131b. (Deeley) 3 Also started:: Reservoir, lOst. 111b, (Jones). :__Hautapu won- in 4 canter by 'four lengths, Waihekau was six lengths iway third., Time, 3min. SOsce. 1 • thirty-fifth : great northern : r ■ DERBY, of 750 so vs. - One mile and a • . half. ;V: Sir G.< ' Clifford's - Husbandman, • by . Treadmill—Golden Vale, Bst. 101b. - i... (Jones) 1 Trustees A. M. Coombes's Master Soult, Bst. 101b. (Brown)" 2 J. Monk's Diabolo; B,st: -101b.(Jenkins) 3 ■ Also started:.Waimangu, Bst. 101b. (Deeley); St..Aidan, Bst. 101b.. (Jones): Aborigine, Bst. 71b. (Wilson); Chanteuse, Bst. 51b. (Davis). ■ ■ ■' ' . ' '.. . : As the field' straightened up for the run to the post,_ Master-Soult ran up to Husbandman, but his effort was a short lived one, as Sir George Cliffords colt soon shook him off, and drawing clear at the distance finished up his task like a tradesman, eventually winning by a length and , a: half from Master Soult, who was two and a half lengths 'in front of Diabolo.' Aborigine was' close up fourth, and. then »:.followed ; Chanteuse and Waimangu, with St. Aidan last. Time, 2mm. 35 4-Sseo. "■ ■ COUNTY HANDICAP, of 150 so vs. Sis furlongs. R. W, Duder'B Devonport, 7st. gib: _ _ • • (Buchanan) 1 J; D. M'Leod's Tamainupo, 7st. 131b. . - (Deeley) t Or., P. Donnelly's br. g. Gold Lace, 3yrs., • , ,7st. 81b (Pnce) t Also started: Dawn, Bst. 41b. (F. Jones); Wauchope, 7st. 91b. ■(Wilson): Coromandel, 6st. 71b. (Gainsford). A great race* hou^e' resulted! ; in Devonport winning by a length. The judge was unable to separate Tamainupo and Gold Lace, and declared a dead heat for- second place. Coromandel was fo.urth and. Dawn .fast. Time, lmm. 14'3-ssec. " ■ / : , AUCKLAND RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 750 sovs. One mile and a half. St. J. Buckley's All Rod, by Stepniak— . 'Madder,9st.\ 111b. ......(Jenkins) 1 A. Lannard's Carl Rosa, 7st. 121b. ' , , . i. (Deeley) 2 D. Moraghan's Master Delaval, Bst. 131b. ; . (Brown) 3 .Also started: Zimmerman, 9st: 71b. (F.Jones); Downfall, Bst. 121b. (F. Davis); Ikon, 7st. 121b. (Pearson) ;■ Stratageiri,;7st.' 41b. (Chapman); Pohutu', Gst.'l2lb.' (M'Milleri): First Gun,' 6st._ 101b.- (Killick). • •All Red was. in ; the lead, when the distance, was reached, and.stalling,.off;strong runß by Carl Rosa and Master Delava],.-won by one a. half lengths,\ with twdlerigths between'' the second, and third' horses." Downfall was fourth, Ikon fifth, and Zimmerman last' of those to finish.. Time,.2min.37. : During the .early, staiges of .the .race First Gun: fell,, bringing < down Pohutu. and Stratagem. M'Millen, the rider of Pohutu, /.received a bad shaking. ' • . '' MIDSUMMER- *BANDICAP, of 250 sovs. ■ ; Five furlongs. ' T. H. LowTy'B Meriwa, 7st. -71b. (Wilson) 1 D. M'Leod's Kakama, Bst. 131b. i . .. 2 Sir G. Clifford's Sharpshooter,' 7st, 71b. I-, . • (F. E. Jones). 3 r Also statred: Xylophone, Bst. 51b. (F. D. Jones); St. Amans, Bst. 21b. (Buchanan); ' Golden Water, Bst. 21b. (Price); 1 Hyperion, i 7sti 41b, (Brown); Etna, 7st. 81b. (Pearson);. First; -'iWairiki,7st;;' 31b. (Greenwood): Matawa, 7st. 21b. (Monk).'. 'Turning Kakama. had;'a : slight'i advantage of Etna,, arid the'pair were in close oompany at .the distance, but' a. little ■ further, on-Meriwa ' came through- .his - field; and, catehing the, leaders theilaw, rails, .drew.out in th.. ecoricluding stage and won by a length from Kakama, .with Sharpshooter, who finished fast, : a length and ; a half,awiyptliird.' Time,; lmin. 1 3-osec. MAIDEN HANDICAP; of 100 sovsivOneimile ■ and a quarter. J. H. Walter's Sedition, by Soult—Did, 9st.. 41b. .........................(J. chaafe). ,li W. G. and 6. L. Stead's Nobel, 9st. llb. ; _ ■ ......i. , . (M'Comb) 2 J. Knott's Cyrona, 7st. 101b. ...(Brown) 3 ' Also started: Rimlock,.'Bsfc. 31b. (Buch- : ahan);, Kotiti,"6st; 121b. (Monk). V.,; ' Won by three , lengths, with ..Cyrona the sam© 'distanc© I^obel., Kotiti was a neck! ajra^-'foiirth. Time, 2min..,13 3-ssec. V GLASGOW HiINDICAP, of .100 sovs. "Seven . r. furlongs. ; . - . . . Ai Hanson's Inglis, by Hotchkiss-r-Lady .. j Marion, 7st- 31b. ....'.....(Price) 1 F. W, Arnold's Cambrian, 9st. 41b. ■ „ _ ~ ' : , * . (Pearson) 2 R. Wi Dnder's Trn Cakobau, 7st. ; 61b.'- . •«.. •. (Buchanan) ~3: Also started : Lochbuhie, Bst. 91b. (Brown) • Sir Tristram-,Bst. 31b. ■ (Jones):;. Santa ! Rosa!' 7st. 61b. (Wilson), Maheno, ifist 1 . 131b. (Dpoley); Aristocrat, • 6st.; 131b. ■ (Killick); Bullv 6st. 131b. (Monk). ' Y ' All interesting race betweeti - Inglis i and Cambrianresulted, in tho xormer winning by half, length;' with. Tu'i Cakobau a length and a half: away/; third; ■ then came Bnlly, Aristocrat,,Maheno, Santa.Rosa, Lochbul}i«,<and Sir Tristram in that order.' Time lnun. 28 2-ssec. : . -v:V.': -v ■ ■ ■ ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. ' The following are the acceptances for today's races: , •• ■>. GOODWOOD HANDICAP.—Royai Soult, 9st. 31b,; Paritutu, 9st. 31b.; Leonator, Bst. 61b.;; Grenadier, Bst. 41b.;; Inglis,.7st. 131b.; Chanteuse, 7st. 111b.;; Sedition, 7st. 101b.: Tui Cakobau;' 7st. 41b.; Haldane,- 7st. 21b.; Ansticrat,■ 6st.' 111b.; Bully,. 6st. 101b.'; Ngapuka, 6st. 91b. ; Dimborve,, est., 81b. .; ; NEWMARKET HANDlCAP;—Cambrian, 9st. 51b. ; Royal Soult,' 9st. 21b'.;-Armlet, Bst; 61b.; Devonport, Bst. '41b'.; Tamainupo, Bst. 31b.; 'Miss'. : Winnie,' 8st:; . Chanteuse,'.' 7st.. "121b.;;Gold-Lace, 7st. 121b;; Tarina;'7st. 91b. • Flitaway, 7st. 91b.; Wauchope, ; 7st. '71b.'': Santa' Rosa, 7st. Jib. ; GRANDSTAND HANDICAP.—Master Soult,; Bst. 111b.; Downfall, Bst. 111b.; Carl Rosa, : Bst. lib. ; Leonator, 7st. 81b.; Celtic, 6st.; Bully, 6st. SYLVIA HANDICAP.—Mfriwa, Bst. Wb.; . Sharpshooter, 7st. 81b.'; Indealism, 7st. 71b.; Roselike, 7st. 21b.; Royal/: Scotland, 7st. ; Lady Doon. 65t.121b.;; FightingriFish,; 6st. 121b.; Excalibiirj 6st. 101b.- !"m ■ ; ' : i, XUCKLANIi) HURDLES.—Hautapu, 12st. 61b.; Luscombe, list.; Reservoir/lOst. 111b..; Wailiekau, 9st. 131b.; Crcusot, 9st. GREY HANDICAP-,—Mark Time; 9st. lib.; Eara, Bst. ! 41b.; Miss Advance,- Bst. '31b.; Keep Step, 7st. 111b.; Hard Itock, 7st. 91b.; Hohungatahi, 7st. 91b.Biddy. Curran; 7st.; Mentira, 7st. 21b.; Explosive,. 7st,; Grisello. ' 7st.; Jreevats, 6st.: 131b.; Ho'anga, 6st; 131b. j Tattoo, 6st. 131b.; Blue Rocket,. 6st. 131b.; Flying Soult, 6st. 131b.; Heather, 6st. 131b'. ; Lady Jane, 6st. 131b.; - Zinnia, Gst. 131b.: Peggy Pride, 6st. 131b. FOURTEENTH ROYAL STAKES.—Master Soult, Bst. 131b.; Armlet, Bst.; 81b.: Coromandelj Bst. 61b.; Santa Rosa. Bst. 61b.; Flitaway, Bst. 31b.; Broadsword, 7st. 51b;.; Elysian, ,7st. lib.; Meriwa, 6st.\' 121b.; Sharpshooter, , 6st. 51b'.; .Water, 6st. .21b. waikanae hack racing club. ; - (FBOM OUB ; SPECIAIi COEEESrONDENT.) The fourth annual meeting of the Waikanae Hack Racing Club was held yesterdav. Ideal' ; weather prevailed. ■ The'': appoiiitments, on - the. whole,.showed much. , improvement on previous years. The course was in good order, and the racing fair. The attendance was much larger than on any previous occasion. . ' . ■ Results. were as follow:— ' PARATA MEMORIAL STAKES, of 8 sovs.second horse 2 sovs. from stakes Four furlongs.—Mr. Fred.. Carmont-'s Atom'" Bst. 121b. (Carmont), 1: Mr. J. Purvis's Bnn Glitters, 9st. 81b. .(O'Noiil), 2; Mr. H. Whitney's Bravery, 9st. (Dixon), 3. Also started: The Dunce, 9st. 61b.; Wahanga, Bst. 71b. ■ Bonnie Jean, , Bst. 71b. From a fair start,' • Atom and. Ben Glitters made the running,'

but at the home turn the former increased ' the lead, and won comfortably by one and a half lengths. Time, 50 2-ssec. ■ ■•■... _ FLYING HANDICAP, of 10 sovs. ;■ second .- stakes. Five furlongs.— ™ r - W. Hart's. Hikoia, 9st. 31b. (Mason); 1: Sir. M. Tippler's Lulu, Bst. 51b. (Oliver),. 2: Mrs. C. Bell's Emma, Bst. 61b. - (Dixon), .3. Aipo started: Heatherlca,.Lass, Bst 101b I Hirnrau, Bst. olb.-j Kia Toa, Bst. 61b. • nywmkle,-Bst. 51b. Hikoia took the lead at tne start,. led throughout, and won bv two lengths; Lulu finished two, lengths in front of Emma.- Time, lmin. 4 3-6 sec. • NGARARA CUP, of 20 soys., second borne 3_ sovs. from the stakes. One mile.—M r . Thos. Soott's. Canadian, Bst. 51b. (Reid); !- . •,>S d parmont's Atom, Bst. 121b. (&i% /A&i .Parata's St. Amelia, 9siv imi. 3.' Also started: Bravery, Bstl } A fair start saw. Bravery slightly' in ■" .advance, and .Atom .second." At tho. back Atom dropped back, and Canadian moved up and took command, leading till passing • post, .; Atom made- a fine run ■ at the entrance to the. straight, but could get no_nearer than two lengths off'the win- ' - ner. . Bravery was Time, lmin. 48 2-5 Bee. :' NGATIAWA, HANDICAP, of iO sovs., sc-o-,ond . horse.-1J sovs. from !tne Five furlongs.—Mr. J H.; Prosser's Faux Pas, Bst. _(OhvCT),'l; Mr.: H. Taylor's:Cowrm? 1 (Mason), 2; Jlr. W. fiowau'a • The Dunce, 9st. :61b. (O'Neill),. 3.' :Onlv st "ters.. t From , a good' start 1 Faux Pas led, ' wjtii Cowboy lying last." On entering the " straight. Cowboy made a run, .but was beaten by two lengths; Time, lrain.l 4-ssec, _ TRIAL PLATE, of 8 sovb., second hors« 1 bov. from the stakes. .. For horses which have,not won an'advertised/race." Weight for age. Four furlongs.—Mrs. Chas. Bell'n Emma, Bst. 111b.' (Healeyj, 1; Mr. W. Harring ton's Bonnie Jean, Bst. ,12'lb. (Mason), 2: Mr. P. To Hana's Kia Toa, Bst. 101b. (Carmont), 3.- Also .started:-Pennywinkle, 'Bst, ■ 121b.; Channel, Bst. 121b.; Huia, Bst. 111b.; Paulene, Bst.. 111b.Clover, Bst. ■ 31b.; and .Wakaho,: Bst.. 31b. : From a straggling start, , / Bonnie Jean was'the first to become conspicu-. ' ous, .'arid held: ih-st;:position to the straight, /, when'.Emiria: challenged, ..arid, won. by: nearly two the rest of' the field finishing . in a straggling order.' Time, 51 2-sseo '' NEW YEAR HANDICAP, of 15 sovs^ second horse, 3 sovs. from stakes. ; Four furlongs.—Mr. J.- H. ProsSer's Faia Pasj 9st. 21b., (Oliver) v-l'; Mr. H. Parata's St.v Amelia, 9st. 71b. (O'Neill), 2; Mr. H. Taylor's boy, Bst. 101b.. (Mason), 3. Only starters. Cowboy was the first .to show in front, .v followed by Faux Pas. -■ The latter moved up. at the back, .eventually winning-'by half ' i. length, Cowboy two lengths -behincL Time, lmin. 17 3-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 15 sovs., se<v ond horse 3 sovs. from tho stake." Four ; furlongs.—Mr.■:FrM'.iCarmont's'- Atom, 9sf.' ' 51b; ,;(Carmont), 1; Mr. M. Tippler's: Lulu, k ßst. 71b..(Oliver), 2; Mr..Thos. Scott's Cana* dian; 9st. 51b. (Reid), 3. Also started: The Dunce; 9st. ,61b. ; ■ Hikoia, 9st. 111b.; Hini- ' rau, Bst. 71b. ;.and. Wahanga, Bst. 71b,. A poor Mart saw the field in a straggling order,- .' Wahanga leading. ' Once into the straight 1 all the horses were again well grouped, and a fair race resulted, Atom , winning in good style by balf a length. Lulu came stronzls> ; ■ at the finish. Time, 51 1-Ssec. ' STRATFORD RACES. l(BT TSLSGEAPB—PRESS ASSOCIiTIOS.) . Stratford, January L - j The Stratford Racing Club's annual meet» ing'opened.to-day in"fine:weather.:and there'.. .. V was a record, attendance.' Six' bookmakers ' . ' wera licenseH.' ' The - sum "put through the .totalisator was ■ £50 more than at the last '• meeting.' The following are tho results RAILWAY HACK. 1; Burton, 2; Mulga" Bill, 3. Also ran: Timothy, Clemora, Flying Wind) and Whana. Won easily.' Time, lmin. 16 3-oscc. ; TRTAL TROT.—Clive, 1; Cylie, 2; Jerry, • 3. Also started:.. Nettlewood, Elsie's Child; ! Pearlie, Ma-id, Alisfortune, Lillian, Mungapo, :-~ and Singlet.' .Time,/4min. ,ssec. BOROUGH. ltji Clom- ;h .•\l ency, -2j Notorious, 3.... Also,started.* Plei- ; 3 ades, ,N.oifa, Waihapa, Slyyia. Maid,. Roh©potae, yalontine,. Dolce,. Adopted, Faida,' 'Lady Finella, Silver. Slipper, Kaponga, and " ; Tam Glen. Won. easily. Time,' oOsfec. ' CUP.—White : Star, : 1; .. Kilmarnock,'2; Rangihaeta, 3.- Also-, started: Glentulin, , Lyrist,- Stayboy, Weo Trinlset, Mallet, and ~ • Ngatarua. A • good. , race. Time, lmin. ■ 58sec., . y-- 1 OHURA HURDLES.—Scenery, 1; Climax, 2; Drudgery,-3 ■ Also started: Bagatelle, TokomarUj and Tiwitipouri. A close finish. Time, 2min. 53sec.' > M3DHIRST .HACK.—Mendip, 1; Astraea, 2; Recreation, 3. Also started: Billow; Ful- : minator, Bismarck. Shining Star, Marshall, . and Maori ,Rifto. .Won easily; . Time,' lmin. 45 2-osec..' ' FARMERS'PLATE.—Denis, .1; Red Star, 2; Royal Youngster, 3. Also started: Flying Wind, Golden Glow, • Steven ton, ■ Bedrock, Kairoa,. and Forward. Time, lmin. Slsec J- ' FLYING HANDICAP,—Kirsty. 1; Tipke, 2; Cyrone, 3. Also started: Lady Mensdiiko!f. and Staria; ■ Won from end- to' 7 end- ' ' Time,' lmin.: 15 2-Ssec. •, - CREY JOCKEY CLUB'S RACES. ■ ' (BT TELEGEAHI—PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Croymouth, January 1. i. The weather-was -showery , for the- second day of the Grey Jockey Club's races. There .was a large attendance,. . The results:are' as ■ follow:-—'' ,'vr-i": BLACKBALL HANDICAP.—Trent, 1 vrie, 2; Coxswain, 3.Scratched: First view and Freelaud.:'Time, lmin. 34 l-ssec. , : . FLYING HANDICAP—Ito, 1; Bleasbok, 2; Hillspring, 3. .These were the only 'starters..., Timo, liniri. 20Jsec. ... \ GREY- VAI.LEY HANDICAP. —Lawa Rose, 1; Ellerton, 2; Adria,. 3. Scratched? Rnapehu and'litvtstment. Time, 2min. 3sea ' TELEGRAPH ELVNDICAP.-Bupplementi ' 1; Ennius, 2; .Hil,lspring l 3. Theso were tht only starters. Time, lmm. 6sec. . - HIGH WEIGHT HANDIC.VP—Ruapehu, 1; Blessbok. 2; Wairarapa, 3. - Scratched?- . Benzine. , Time, lmin '9lscc.. : NEW YEAR HANDICAP. Investment; 1; lio, 2 ; Montague, 3. Scjatched: Trent and ' Sylvrie. Time, lmin. 23 l-ssec. MATAI HANDICAP—Trent, 1; Sylvrie, 2;. First View, -3. These' were the = only .. . ; starters. Time, lmiu. -19 4-ssec. . , ;' FAREWELL HANDICAP.-Supplement, ■ 1; Runanga, 2: Coxswain, 3.. Scratchedi Montague.; Time, lmin. Ssec. AUSTRALIAN RACING. (BY TELEOBArH—PRESS. ASSOCIATION — V . • (Rec. January 1,10:38 p.m.) Sydney, January 1. Tho weather was fine for the 'holidays. Tattersall's Cap resulted : Trentmoon, .1; Karanaudj 2; Exsul, 3. There wero seven, starters. Won easily by six lengths. Tinio. : 3mw. 30sec. Melbourne, January 1. ' There was 1 fine weather''for the hofiday. The Stahdish:Handicap resulted: Dunolly, 1; i Dhobi,. 2; .Late Hours, 3. There were four- - teen; starters.- ' A fine finish ; • won. by; a head, a,': neck , being bohvetn 'second and third. Time, lmin. loifsec. . - 1 Bagot Handicap—Lejeune, 1; Nushka, 2| Monitress, 3. There were nine starters. A great race;, home' 1 resulted, .tieads 'separating' the placed horses. Time, 2min. 37jnec. PLUMPTON PARK s TROTTIMC MERTINCt 031 TELEaEAPH—PItJJSS ASSOCIATION.) .'■ Chrlsliliurch, January 1.Tho Plumpton Park Trotting Club's Summer . Meeting was continued to-day in fine weather, and with '. a go:d. ..attendance; ' s .v Totalisator investments for the-day amounted' to £8136, as against £7117 10i-. last vear. Results TEMPLETON HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. ■Two miles,—Plush, 16scc.; 1; The. Elect lfisec.,-2; Bright; 105e0.,, 3. - Also started: Elsie Lincoln,' scr.; Myrine, 2sec.;' Leapo : ssec.; Ben Blackwood, 6sec.; Rnbiconj Ssec;' Thicket, 12sec.; Clarewood, . 13sec.; Prince Woodburu, losec.; Blackmire, MayRothschild. 15sec.; Dtilly ' Wood; IGsoci.} ;

Boston Child, l'sec. ;• Blackcy, 17sec.;-and iv Herewardy 1750 c.• Won by-- two . lengths. Time,,smin. 19sec. LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP, of. 40 '. bovs.' s Ono ini 1 o and a 'half.—Maori t-hild, ' liseo.; 1 1; Ladv Mine, 7seo.-, 2; Imporkl Kit, 12sec„ 3. Also started: Lady Irvington, scr. j Miss Wilkin, 7scc,;! Francis Y.j-llseo.; RotorUa, llseo. ;■ National," 14bco. ;- Inms- ■ fallen; 14seo; ; and Flutess, 14sec.. ,_Won by twelve lengths. - Time, 4tnin. 13 4-oseo. • PLUMPTON HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Two ■ ' ) miles. ;Aberfeldy, llsec. Fuseo, Bscc.. '••••••*•••, .? Lady-Lillian, -llsec Also started* Elector, Bsec. ; Princo «arbeck, 9sec.; Factory Boy, lOsec.; Iwbort Emmot, lOseo.; Dorringcotto, Usee.; \ itelLa, 12sec.'; and Belroy, Usee. "Won by four lengths. Time, 4nnn. 52seo. , . • ISLINGTON HANDICAP, of 100- . sovs. : Three miles.—Variation,, 515e0./.l; Nolho ±1,,27sec., 2; Mary Lincoln, 4250 c., 3. _Also Etartod: Implore, 28sec.; Houhero, 3osec.; Kolso, 355e0.; Sydney, 29sec.; Brown Ribbon, 89& ec; Pylades,* 525t»0.; - -..and .--.Bolrevista, 54scc. ; Won. by seven lengths. Time, Binin. , 12seo. 1 STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of .110 sovs. Two miles: —8011-Car, 55ec.,,1; Miss Vivian, 9sec., 2: Slewee, losec., 3. Also started: Bh'angani, 4seci; Tho Mooress, Bsec..; Havelock;loseciKelso, .llseo.; Jack W.,,185ec.; ■ AVolfaro; 14sec.; and Sydney, 15sec. \ VVon. by-eight lengths. Time, snun. 3sec. LYTTELTON HANDICAP, of 100 soys. - Two . miles. —King V.,^ ■■ 20seo. y , .l J. Redchild, Bsec.vaii(lMiss llorrio 0. a ..125ec.j-; dead .heat j Laudervale, 7sec., 4. Also started: : Myra Warbeck, 12scc..; Alliance,.!, 12sec.; Lady, • Liiitou, 135e0.; Cinders, 14seo;; Pansy,losec, ;.- .. Viewmont, 155e0.; .Implore; lGscc. ; ,and Honhorej j2oscc. Won, by five lengths, lime, . . 6min. 2 2-ssce.' ■■ ■ RAILWAY HANDICAP, of .90 sovs. One - milo.—Frederiok,-lOseo.; 1; Hinau, 7seo., 2; My'MistakeJ lOsec., 3. Also started: I'lorm, -' ■ 2seo.'j. Verax; 3seo.;- Grey. Echo, 3seo.j: factory 'Boy, 7scci; and Elsie, lOseo. \\ on by Bixi lengths 1 . ■ -Time, 2niin. 24,3-sseo. ■■■<■ ■ ■ ' FINAL HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. One milo. —Prince "Handle, 7sec., 1; Almond, Bsec., 2;-Victor Huon, lOsec., 3. Also started; Patrick G., 3sec.; Hinau, 7seo.; Miss Florne C., Bsec,'; Ben Hur, Bsec.; and Joy, 9sec. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min. ,23 2-5 sco. Y/ELLINCTON PONY AND CALLOWAY RAGINC CLUB. . : - Tho following weights have been: declared j 1 by the'Jiandicapper - (Mr. J. .M. , .; :\-.i for tho-first day's racing of tho Wellington . ' - Pony * qnd Galloway Racing Club, .to be held i on' Saturday January 9:— BOROUGH HANDICAP. Four furlongs.— ■:>. Maid-;of all; Work,; 9st. 61b,; -Kauboe,- ■ 9st.- ~ ' 61b. ; ; ' Firefly, 9st. 51b.; r. Picotee, ,9st. 21b.; ; Dorini,-Bst. 131b,; AVee Nannie, Bst. -:101b.; Billy, Bst. 81b.; Bluebell, Bst. 51b.; Lady Dauphin, Bst. lib.; Resemble, Bst. .- ' FIRST MAIDEN HANDICAP. Four furr long's"" and a • half.—-Merrimanu, lOst.; i Soprano; 9st. 61b,; After Dark, Bstl ,101b.; Vanita, Bst; 81b.; Inkerman, Bst. 31b;; , ' Trilby, Bst. 31b:Miss. - Deanj ~ Bst... :3lb, ;• - - Query, Bst.; Sequestrator, Bst.; Melba, Bst,; • and Destroyer, Bst. . . ' WELLINGTON CUP.. Seven furlongs.— : : Veronique, list. 1 91b.; Mo'ata, list, lib.; ■ Miretta, list.;: Aurifera, lOst. 31b:; Firefly, lOst.:: Inspiration', lOst.; Kauhoo, 9st, 21b.; ■ Maori ' Girl; 9st.; San Scran, Bst. , 61b.; and : Roxvengi, Bst; alu. V : 3 ;■ v ■'• ■ NOVICE HANDICAP... Four furlongs > and • a half.—Merrimanu, lOst.; Soprano,,9st..6lb.; Vanita, Bst; 81b. ;' Inkerman, Bst. 31b.; ,Miss Dear.; . Bst. - Sib. ; Sequestrator,;, Bst.-; . Lady'Louise,-Bst. NEWTOWN HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a half.—Veroniquo, list, 111b,; Miretta, f' list. 71b.; Aurifera, lOst.- 71b,Kauhoo,:-9st. 61b.; 'Donna, 9st. 51b1.;- "Bill.Vy' : ''9st'.-' ! lib.; - Mutiny, Bst: 91b.; San Scran," Bsfc;-81b.; After v Dark,' Bst!' 611j. ;:BWiebolU 6st!i2lb.'-j!. Resemble, Bst , and Rewengi, Bst, 11 """■ " T ■ TRASIWAY'HANDICAP." ; • Four, .furlongs : and list.' 101b.;' Moata, v Jlst."6lb;; Inspiratipri, lOst. 31b,; Firefly,' 9st; 101b."; Maid of all Work,-,9st, '71b.';. Picotee, 9st., 31b.j "Morris; Aianu,iost:; San: Toy;' 9st. ;-Maori Girl, 9st. ; . Mytrof-;.93t.j,San:&ran, ,Bpt. J01b,; ; :and' Rowengi. Bst. 31b. • • \ . ' Recovery Handicap will bo handicapped as - goon as further particulars. are . j Acceptances for ;'the Cup: and Tramway .Handicap close on -Monday;/ January 4, at 8 pm. , ACCEPTANCES FOR AUCKLAND PLATE. \ AUCKLAND PLATE.—Zimmerman, Sst. . Mb.;-Master-DeLaval, :9i3t. lib;'-Downfiill, - jJst.; Bobrikoff, Sst. 111b. ■