THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 701, 29 December 1909, Page 7

THE TURF.

MANAWATU R.C. SUMMER MEETING. " THE SIRES J PRODUCE STAKES "WON BY POLYMORPHOUS." (By Tolcgraph-Press Association) Palnurston North, December 28. The 'Mannwatu Racing Club's summer i meeting concluded to-day in fine weathor, and before a large attendance The total ', investment an tho mnohino for tho f footing were ,£3Z,G3O against .£37,042 for i last year—a deficiency of JM3B6 Tho roj ceipts from'bookmakers were, however, I greater by ,£197. y A flno race for the I Sirfi' Prodnco Stakes. 6f XIOOO, resulted f in tho tenl-owned Polymorphous, beat "iff Sir GeOr Clifford's Broadsword by a head Maldi fell in tho hurdles, .and M GrogOT Ifcoko his collarbone. Results:— WHITMORE HACK HURDLES, of 100 bovs. One mil* and a half. * $ Mr. J. N, Coleman's br g, Moose, by Sou'-Woitor—Nntator mare, i Sirs., 12st 21b .. (T Pritchard) 1 1 1 Mr. C. C Hammond's Genuine, lOst. 10lb _ (W Young) J 2 8 Mr. P. DobreceflyV Don Carlos, lOst. slb <C Cress) 3 Also started 5 Windage, 9,f. 7lb (H Cairns), 4 Hinutangi, Bst, (C. Pnoo). Won comfortably by two lengths Hiinitangi fell Time, 2mm 52 3-s«cc. CLANDEBOYE WELTER HANDICAP, of Iso<,sovs Ono mile 1 Mr. J W Lowe's ch m Effort, by Advance—Endeavour, 4yrs, 9st 21b. i,..„ (W, Eyan) 1 t Sir Geo Clifford's Fasnakyle, 7st. „ Mb . . (H Paul) 2 8 Mr E, J. Watt's Separator, 7st (> Ulb., -;. , (E Lowe) 3 The only starters. Won by. a length.' lime, ..limn 45sec . CHEISTMAS HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs,. Seven furlongs „ '6 Mr G Morris's b g ,Marton, by Malachai—Flintlock mare, 4yrs, fet. lllb (W. Evan) 1 1 Mr. G P Donnelly's Gold Treasure, / M 61b , (A Oliver) 2 1 2 Mr. T Bevan's Teotane, 9st. 81b .* , , (n Cairns) 3 Also started! 4 Captain Bell, 9st 3lb. (W. Young), i Waitoto, Bst slb (E Lowe); 9 Marathon, Bst 21b (G Caddy); 5 Atnbeigns, 7st 131b. (E Edwards), 9 Liquid Air, Tat 101b (D. Cameron); 7 i Rangikapua, 7st 9tb (W. Ayres), 8 i Waxy, 7st 71b (A Young) i Won bv a length Teotane was a good i third Time, lmin SOsec. TE MATAI HURDLES, of 130 sovs Ono mil© and three-quarters, 2 Mr. J Pawson's b gi Stayboy, by Lebel—Dauphin maro, aged, lOst, "lib. . ' '. (H Curns) 1 1 Mr. A. Attwood's Eoiuunc, lOst 31b ' (W Young) 2 ' 4 Mr. H Whitney's Whotakura, 9st" i 91b (T, Fntchard) a ' Also started. 3 Maidi,'list. 91b. (J M'Grogor) t Maidi fell. Won nicely by a good ■ .length. Time, 3min 21 3-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 300 60vs One mile dnd a quartor t 6 Mt. W. H -Niool'tf b. h Sir Antrim, t hj Sonlt—Lady Antrim, Bst. 31b < (E Lambcss) 1 8 Mr. E J. Watt's Bridge, 7st £ (H. Bolton) 2 i 1 Mr. G B Oman's Paisano, Bst 51b ' v ' (A Olhver) 3 j Also started Saudstream, 9st. 71b (H. *■ Cairns), Waitapif, Bst 31b (W. Eyan)) i Osine, 7st 131b (E Lowe), Fhtaway, 7-?t. 91b (H Price), Flmgot, 7st. 71b; i Perohna, bat 10)b. (R Young), and Eistori, Est 71b (Stan Reld). Won by three lengths, with I wo lengths \ betweoii seoon dand third. Time, 2mm 9seo ' _ i SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES, a'sweeps stake of sire subscriptions, with lOflD govs added Six furlongs ' ] 4 Mr. Highdon's b c Polymorphons, 1 by ilultiform—Rumour, 3yrs, 7 Bat. 81b (A Oliver) 1 2 Sir Geo Clifford's b c Broadsword, i by Cliuiranald—Safeguard, 3yrs, t ~S3 t .>lolb,\, . (IV. King) 2 ' 3 Mr: t H Lowry's b c Multiple, I by Multiform—Soult Girl, Sirs'. i M- Sib, .. . fl\, Wilson) 3 1 Also started. 2 Madam Madcap, Cst. ' filb (E Young), 5 Sea Queen, Bst 3lb '•■ (W Ryan); 6 Formedon, %t, 4lb (C. Monk), 1 Lord Kelvin, Gst 131b (H. Kirk);' 7 Samite, fist 101b (M. MDon- , aid), 9 Sir Solo, 6st. 101b. (Stan. Reid), J J and 8 Winning Post, fot 101b (H. Batten) " , ' Won bv a head, with a length between second and third Time, lmin 1550 c,, , WESTBUKY HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs ii Mr. HodgeVs b. f. Splash, by San J Fran—Spring, lyrs, Bst 2lb. s > , (Stan Eeid) 1 1 Mr. G P Donnelly's Golden Water, i i Bst. lib. , . . (A Oliver) 2 o 15 Mr. C Berwick's Subdue,, Cst 101b. 1 (H Kirk) 3 a Also started i Amphianser, 7st lllb I (E Young); 2 Celebrity, 7st 71b (E s Lowe), and G.Lftdj Lmton, Gst 71b (H 1 Batten)- ' Hs » Won by bolt a length, tvith a head be- n tween, second/and third.) Time, lmin. 1 4 3-Ssec ' 'j i KAWAU STAKES, of 150 sovs Sit furlongs I I il Mr. A. Hall's b g St, Bill, by Sf. demonts—BilUng=gato mare, 7st 'fib . . (A Oliver) 1 J 5 Mr. W Davics's Ballarat, 7st. 61b. i - (L Wilson) 2 J i Mr. lligMon's Boanerges, 6st 71b. (R Young) 3 Also started 3 Vj, Bst (E Lowe); 2 I Bally Shannon, fist. 131b. (Stan. Bold); \ and fi Wftinta, G 3 t 71b (11, Batten) (i Won easily by three lengths, with tho 8 game distance between second and third g Time, lmin 15 3-ssec. ' . t NOTES ON THE EACING. ' <- (By Telegraph-Special Correspondents) ' Palmerston North, Decembor 28. C Despite his two good, racei on tho t other days, was neglected in tho \ bottmg in tho hurdle race, and allowed C to pay a false ' pnee At tho start, h Genuine, who was favourite, shot to the 1 front, bat he was jumping badly, and not at all liko his proper form. Pntchard had Moose m behind the leader tho wholo way, and, at the last fence, h(> jumped to tho front, and loft the ( field. Genuine was just in front of Don Carlos. Himitangi fell at the third lencc, but C. Prico was unmjuicd, as was the horse. ' 1 Effort was always favounto in the Open Welter, and, ridden a good race, she won comfortably/at the finish. Tho s pato was slow in tire early stages, when Fasnakyla led trom Separator, with Ef- s iort on their quarters At the tarn into d the straight Eyan rushed the favourite ■< up, and quickly had a break on the p held. Fasnakylo and Separator finished h badly. || ' , t i Tho Hacjc Welter Handicap iras a gtod f betting race, and several of the runners 1< wore heavily snpported. At tho opening i Teotane was favourite, bat. later on, a rush set in for Gold Treasure, and Mr Donnelly's hlly finished up favounto. J At tho start Gold Treasure shot off first", but was soon displaced bv Ambergris' who led the held to the'tlireo-furlong post, where Waitoto joined issue '•Thcso two led into tho straight, bnt then Too- J tano appeared on the scene, and looked like a win/ier till Marton shot out of the pack with a lato run, and smothered 7 evorytninii. leotano' was a length in ' front of Gold Treasure, Who wis running a on well at tho iuiish, and'would bo better C suited over a longer course. The run- c ning of one bf the candidates in this g raco was open to the gravest question, f and the jockey's efforts in tho straight t wcro very noticeable. , Boumao was made favounlo in tho open Hurdles, but he ran very badly, and , finished soveral chains behind the winnor a At the start the pace was slow, and Whatakura ran in the lead with Eenmao , wid Maidi in the rear Entering tho J jiraight Maidi feU, and M'Gregor , ll?? Ft? Tib 3 i )rok s? indulged s Whatakura witi tho load until the straight, when ho came away and won easily At tho start of tho big rate, Eiston a was rushed to tho front, and quickly led by about twenty leigths. At the six- w furlong post her victoiy was being pro- c claimed, but she collapsed suddenly, and C finished second to last With half a mile d to go. Sir- Antrim went to the front, li followed by Osiris and llridgo Osiris a

collapsed at the turn, leaving Sir Antrim to win from Bridge, l'aisano rushed up fo-tho leaders In tha straight, but Ins efforts ware l/imvailing, and third wns the best ha could do. Waitapu was the last to finish, having been eased up at tho back of the course. The Manawatu Sires' Produco Stakes was contested by a high-class field. Multiple was neglected in the betting, as it was known that ho was sore, and Formoden was still suffering from a cold. Madam Madcap and Lord Kelvin woio equal favourites, but thoir.displays More disappointing., At the barrier riso Multiple led at a strong pace from a bunched fiold. At the bottom stretch I'olymor plious went out with tho loader, and looked a Hinnor entering tho straight. King then brought Broadsword' along o'n tho outsido and, after an interesting finish, was beaten by Polymorphous by a neck. Multiple Was close up. Oliver, who rode Polymorphous, also rodo last year's ty inner, Moon King. Tho hve-furlang hack race was regarded as n certainty for Golden Water, but ho seemed unabfo to pace, it with his opponents. At the start, Amphiansor and Celebrity wont off smartly, with the favourito next. Once into tho straight Spla«h passed everything very easily, and, though she' appeared to cross Golden Water too quickly, it mado no difforonce, ns tho/maro won l>y ovei.a length SubI duo was a neck behind Golden Water. St. Bill and Bally Shannon woio almost tqilal favodritos in tho Kawau 'Stakes, while solid support was forthcoming for Vi. At tho start the two favourites were in front, but Bally Shannon quickly retired. At tho finish St. Bill won very comfortably from Ballarat with Boanerges close up. dunedin'j.c. meeting. concluding day's^festjlts. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Duncdin, Decemboi 28. - Tho attendance at tho concluding day of the Dunedin Jockey Club's Summer meeting was a largo one, considering that it was not a public holiday. Tho weather was again hne, and tho track was in good order. Nino bookmakers plied their calling, and the totalisator investments reached .£6435, which -ia'-;£tiSi 10s. undei tho hguro for last year. ' Tho total decioase for tho two days amounted to .£1239. Results .- MILIVURN HURDLES HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One milo and a half. Mr. W. M'Kay*s Coy, by Sou'-wcster— - Pass, lOst. lib. .._ (M'Kay) 1 Mr. J. Boon's,Kaikoinako, lOst. 31b. ) (L. S. Lloyd) 2 Kaikomako led by nearly two lengths until appioaching the last hurdle, when Coy closed up. Onco on the fiat Coy hod the measure of tho other horse, and won a well-judged race by a neck. Time, 2niin. 55soe. % FEKNHILL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. H. A. Glennio's Busyland, by Finland— Bus} body, syrs., Ost. 91b. \, t t, , (U-Kmg) 1 Mr. J. Paulin's Redmond, 7st. 01b. „ T (J. Wmgfield) 2 Mr. i. C. Hazlett'a Invincible, 7st. 101b .: '(J. Rao) 3 Also started t Obsono, lOst ; Stcpaside, Bst. 31b.j Eaglestonc, Bst. lib.; Blue Bell, 7st. 131b.; Platinum, 7sl. 71b.; Feodor, fat. 71b.; and Adage, 7st. 71b. - Bnsyland was tho hret to show up, and at the half-mile distance had a lead of tlirco .lengths, -eventually leading into the straight from- Obsono and Adage. Adago and Obsono failed at the distance, and Redmond and Invincible then came with a rush, with tho result of a length's Win for Busyland, with Invincible on Redmond's /quarters. Time, lmin. 19 ' 3-ssoo. ALLANTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. . Mr. F. E. M'Lean'a Erskine, by Lord , Rossfyn-Tiara, 6yrs„ 7st. Ulb. Mr. N. Bertram' 6 Inchbonny, Bst. 41b. u . T . , 2 , Mr.'A. Barton's Zetland, Ost. 111b. ' (V. Cotton) 3 Al«o started: Pinule, Bst. 71b.; Red and Black, 7st. IMb.; Red Morn, 7st. 131b.; Lurespme, 7st. 81b.; and Jack Ashore, /St. 71b. " Jack Ashore fidgeted'about at tho post, i and eventually got loft. Red Morn showed out first from Erskine, and after a furlong this pair put,a length between themselves acd Inchbanny. Erskine led into tho straight, and stalled off a inn ] by Imihboiiiiy,,and won by two lengths '<■ Zetland Mas a length awa). Time, lmin. 33 2-ssec. ST. ANDREW'S HANDICAP, of 200 ' sovs. One mile. " Mr. H. Knight's Tikitere, by Fin-land-Flame, 4yr£/, 7st. 12lb. ; (W.' Emerson) 1 ] Mr. J. Ellis's Adjudge, 4yrs., Bst. ' ' • (F. Yarr) 2 Mr. J. C. N. Grigg's Ilarita, fiyrs., Bst 51b _.... (L. G. King) 3 Also started: Outlander, 7st. 71b.; Wet \ Day, Bst. 41b.; Rose Noble, 7st. 131b.; and Astrakhan, 7st. 21b. / Before tho race Outlander bolted a mile,' but got the best of tho start, and Rose Noble the worst. Out- \ lander was -at onco joined by Ilanta, • and tho pair wont on from Tikitere, with E Roso Noble next. Tikitere led into tho ' straight, mth Ilarita coming. Tikitere hold hor own alone tho straight, and 1 won by nearly two lengths, with Ilarita J a length behind tho seooud horse. Time, « lmin. U 2-sseo. TAIHOA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Fivo ' ' furlongs. j Mr. P. Toomey's ch. m. Lady Do Vero, by Obligado-Glndys 11, 6yrs.,Bst. f lllb (J. Beale) 1 J Mr. J. W. Skinner's Glonficld, Bst. (E. Cotton) 2 J Mrs. J. Ellis's My Lawyer, Bst. 21b. c ' , , (T. Minehan) 3 Also started: Merry Lass, Bst. 101b.; f Firobell, Bst. 91b.; Redmond, Bst. 51b.; r Windward, Bst. 41b.; Moudjik, Bst. 41b., (including lib. overweight); MaudGonno, BsL; Jonel Case, Bst.; Rosina, Bst.; Mangonol, 89t.; and Fancy Free, Bst. Fancy Freo and Firebell were the first to show out. Turning uphill, Fancy Free was supplanted by Rosina and Maud Gonne, whilst Windward had dropped back last. My Law}Br had taken chargo J at tho straight, "but inside the distance a Glenfiold and Lady de Vcre challenged s tho leadei, who dropped back. Lady do Vera then won in a punishing finish trom ] Glenfield by a short head, My Lawyer 3 being half a length away third. Time, lmin. 5 3-sseo. • r GRANDSTAND • HANDICAP, of 130 v s sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. R. M'Donald's br. m. San Sovcro, I by Sant llano — Susannah, 6yrs., I ' 7st. 91b (W. E. Morson) 1 Mr. J. Griffon's Silkwob, Ost. lib. a (V. Cotton) 2 c Mr. N. Beanington's Gapon, Ost. 71b. (C. Emorson) 3 r Also started: Passion, 85t...G1b.; Cuiro- s sottia, 7st. 101b.; and Loftus, Ost. 71b. San Sevoro got a shade tho best of tha start, and, beforo 1 going a furlong, had » drawn a couple of lengths dear of Passion and Loftus, whilst Silkweb and Gapon were closo up. Oucij in lino for J homo, San Severo impiovcd his advan- - tage, and won by a good threo lengths from Silkwob, who beat Gapon by a ' lomjth. Time, lmin. 17 2-ssec. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. For Uo-ycar-olds. Four furlongs. Mr. J. Buckley'B b f. Aormo, by Soult-Hotcherina, Ost. lib. (F. Yarr) 1 Z Mr. L. C. Hazlott's Soldier's Chorus, ' Bst. 21b OV. Fletcher) 2 " Mr. H. A. Knight's Susa, 7st. 9lb. ° (W. Emorson) 3 Also btarted: Aeroplano, 7st 51b.; Kora, C 7st. 31b., and Vid, 7st 1 < Vid "was tho first to break the , line, and was immediately joined bj Soldier's I Chorus and Aerina. ..Aerina had. taken I chargo as they: swiiug for homo, and, going on, won by a littlo over a length j from Soldier's Chorus, Susa close up third. Time, 52sec. j FAEEWELL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. ,1 Seven furlongs. Messrs. Baird and Sharp's br. li War- 0 saw, by Stopniak—Lady Lorraine, syrs., Bst _ (J. Boalo) 1 ( Mr. fl. A. Knight's Shindy, Bst. lib. j (W. Emacrson) 2 Mr. F. E. M'Lean's Erskine, 7st. , 121b., including 101b. pon.ilty and 31b. overvroight (L. G. King) "3 Also started: Lord Cluthn, Ost 121b., and Sacha, Cst. 71b. Shindy took chargo, and, running towards the sit-fuilong post, 11 as a longth clear of Erskine, with Sacha closo up 'J Once in the straight, Warsaw and Shindy e drew out, and tho hrst-naincil won by a ,\ length, Erskine being over four lengths I an ay third. Tunc, lniiu. 31sec. ti

TARANAKI J.C. MEETING. CONCLUDING DAY'S RESULTS (By ' Tclograph,—Press Association.) Now Plymouth, Dcceinbor 28 Tho second day'b racing of the Taianaki Jockoy Clnb was held to-day in fino weather. No decision has yot been givon in legard to tho protest against Bay Paul on tlio first day, and investments aro impoundcdiv Results:— FITZEOY HACK HANDICAP. 'Seven furlongs —Lady Lupin, 7st 7lb , 1, Bay Paul, 9st 21b, 2, I'rancor, 7&t 71b, 3 Won bv n head Time, Imm 32 4-ssoc ELECTRIC HANDICAP *Tive furlongs —Hmo Korangi, 7st, 1, To Roti, 7st 121b 2, Emblem, 7st Mb, 3 Won easilj Scratched Qvertimo An inquiry was hold regarding the running of To Roti, and the jockey Milno was cautioned. Time, lmin. 4soc. SUMMER. HANDICAP. Six fnrlongs. -Red Win;, 7st 121b, 1, Timothj, 7st 121b ,2; Valentine, Tit, 3 Sciatohed, 'JV Roti. Won by a couplo of lengths. Time, lmin. 18 i-sscc. • SECOND . HACK HANDICAP HURDLES.. Ono milo. nnd a half—Golden' Glow, list, 1, Drudgery, 9st 101b creation, 9st., 3. Also started: Mtitaroa, Ost slb Won comfortably by two lengths Time, 2imn sGscc NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICVP. Ono mile—Wee Trinket, 7at Blb, 1, Lad) Monscbikoff, Bst. 21b..,. 2; Te Pnia, 7st. 31b., 3.: Scratched, Uhlando, Lethoan, nnd Cyreno Shannon Lara hung in the tapes and did not leave tho post Won by a good length Time, Imm 43 2-5 bee. SECOND HACK SCURRY STAKES Five furongs—Dolce, 1, To Roti, 2, Lady Heroine, 3 Scratched, Overtime St Tarra, Emblem, Nukuhau, Clonde, Miss Vnmoo, Bilhngton, nine Korangi, Spontaneous, and Lidy Lupus A good race Won ca'ily By two lengths Tune, lmin 4soc SECOND WELTER H\NDICAP Ono mile —Vustraea, 9st 91b, 1, Paul, Bsf 21b, 2, Tarn Glen, Sst, 3 Scratched, Starboard.and Life. Won by half a length The third was 'even lengths, off. Time, lmin. 45scc. FAREWELL HANDICAP Five fnr ; longs —Cyrene, Bst 81b , 1, Kareroi, Sst 51b, 2, Lid) Mensclnkoff, Sit 41b, J Scintchcd, Wee Trinket A close-finish Titno, lmin, 17' ec THAMES J.C. RACES. (By Telegraph -Press Association) , Thames, December 28. The Thames races were concluded to day. Tlio following aro the results — MAIDEN PLATE Six furlongs - Alarm, Bst 91b (Scott), 1, Potico, Bst Sib., 2, Caruso, 7st. 121b, 3. Time, Imm 18sec HURDLES.' One '.mile and threequarters—Armagh, Ist Ulb (Percivil), 1; King, 9st 111b, 2, Cjmir, lOst 2lb, 3 Time, dmin. 23jsec TH4MES STAKES Ono mile and 30 jards,—Azoff, Bst 51b (Brudv), 1, Prince ■ Leo, Sst, 2, Nokormi, 7st. 91b, 3. The onlv starters An excellent race Won by two lengths , Time, lmin 4G 2-ssec PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP Tour furlongs —Hikuai, Bst 91b (Whittaker), 1, ( Positive, 7st, 2, Hardrock, 7st 51b, 3 j Won by half a length Time, 50sec < HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE Three ' miles—Armagh, lOst. 111b (Cowan), 1, YolUte, 9,t 121b, 2, Loch Eyno, list , 121b, 3 Pierre fell at the double. Won ' easily Time, smin JBscc . COUNTY HANDICAP Six furlongs - Lady Dot, 7st 6lb (Whittaker), 1, Impulsive, 7st Gib, 2, Manapoun, Bst 101b, f J Won easily by a length lime, lmin < 17 2 ssec | HA.CK RACE Five furlongs-Gold-win, 7st 131b (Whittaker), 1, Muscocline, , 7st Gib, 2, Romantic, Sst lib, 3 Woa ' by two loii„'ths. Time, lmin 4 Wsec ] MIDStiMMER HANDICAP Seven J furlongs-Raratn, Sst 31b (Conquest) 1, \ Noteoiini, 7st 81b, 2, Taiahn, 7st 121b, 3 Won by half a length Time, lmin ITsec i 1 ] REEFTON RACES. \ Reefton, December 28 E I For tho second day of tho Reefton races there was splendid weathor, and a good j | attendance Tiolds weie small, but tho 1 racing was good 'Results aro as follow J- J COtrNTY HANDICAP. Sit furlongs -s \ Invostmont, Sst 51b, 1, Benzine, Sst 101b. t 2, Co\swain, Sst, 3 Also started Hock i Ferry, 9st , and Mangrove, 7st 131b Won by a length Time, lmin 1G 2-sscc FLYING HANDICAP Fivo furlongs £ -King Try, Sst 41b, 1; Supplement, 7st ' Ulb, 2, Silent Member, 7st 31b, 3 Also started Claymore, Sst 51b , Barley, 7st 41b , and Mernletta, 7st. Won bj a longth Time, lirm 2 15* cc ] SUMMER HANDICAP. One miloTirst View, 7st 71b, 1, Tcderal, 9st. nib, 2, Ellerton, let 81b, 3 Visa a started Whlto Lie, Sst Inderal led from ( tho start, but was collared in tho straight 'J by First View, who won by four lengths ] Uime, lmin 43 3 ssec. JUNCTION HANDICAP Seven fur- t Jongs-North Polo, Sst 101b, 1; Boulade, c 9st 81b, 2, Treeland, 7st, 3 Only \ starters A ding dong race North Polo C won by a length Time, lmm 29 3 sscc i REEFTON HANDICAP Six furlongs.- t I to, B a t 51b, 1, Blessbok, 7st 81b, 2, v Merchantman, Sst. 111b, 3 Won by half I o longth , h niGH-WEfGHT HANDICAP One mile-Benzine, Sst., 1, Contingent, Sst ' 101b 2, DoWitte, lOst, 3 Also started i Hillspnng, 9»t 21b, Coxswain, Bst 91b , s and Claymoro, Sst 81b Won by tiro k lengths IAitEWELL HANDICAP Six furlongs—Montreal, l, Supplement, 2. Won eaUilj Tune, lmin 17 2 ssec a Tho totahsator investments amounted b to J.287G, makm 0 ' a total of XU7SB for the 1 meeting / * ' e WESTPORT J.C MEETING. 1( > c SECOND DAY 5 Westport, December 28 j, Tor the second day of tho Westport cJockoy Club's summer meeting there was e a good attendance, and fair weather. Re- e suits — GIUNITY TEOT Ono milo and a half—Midas, 1, Lord Ashley, 2, Doolan, 3 Throe others started DASH HANDICAP-Tikarawa, 1, nConey, 2, Perm, 3. Threo othore also l, started " BULLER HANDICAP. Two miles- n Acrobat, 1, Sir John, 2, Lord AshloY, 3 u Four others started u DISTRICT HANDICAP. Ono mile and b a half—Sliver Heel, 1, Vauxhall, 2, Buc- d cancer, 3 Two others started a ELECTRIC HANDICAP One mile- <* Conoy, 1, Coin, 2, Tnxie, 3 Two others ri started. V DOMINION HANDICAP Two miles n —Poriri, 1, Pirate Boss, 2, Woodberlin, 3 Two othors started u RECOVERY HANDICAP. One mile « and a half—Miss Blad., 1, Off Chance, T) 2, Deo Boy_, 3 Two others started 0 Tho totahsator took jEbls3 for the meet- ti lug, as against £5432 last year fl b AUCKLAND TC. MEETING. p Auckland, December 28 Tho oponing day's racing in connection % with tho Auckland Trotting Club's sum- h nier meeting was held at Epsom this °, afternoon Tho weather was fine, and tho attendance large Eesults — * INTRODUCTORY TliOT HANDICVP ti Ono mile and a half—Lady Wilmington, u 1; Lady Wilhelmiua, 2; Wild Mario, 3. si WAITEMATA HANDICAP-Harold U Rothschild, lj Phjlhs-Lina, 2; Lady ft Park, 3 n PONY CUP HANDICAP-Cyrona, 1, !j Maika, 2, Nora Soult. 3 b fHOTTING- CLUB CUP.-Havoc, i; „ Papanui, 2, Floranz, 3 Won by tour , lengths V EDEN HANDICAP-Nolson, 1, Day- , c dawn, 2, Miss Ngapara, 3 » DECEMBER CLASS HANDICAP- a Glenora, 1, Lady Wilholmina, 2; Mn- k damo Melba, 3. GREAT NORTnERM HANDICAP.- oi Pobex, 1, Papanui, 2, Lady Lillian, 3 h u RESULT OF AN,. INQUIRY. B Chnstchurch, December 28 .J Tho stewards of tho Plumpton Park at Trotting Club concluded the inquiry this a evening into tho running of Wallace M, hi Hinnci of the Ladies' Bracelet yesterdnv, ci but, after consideration, deeded not to 7( ultci the judge's placings

-~' "AUCKLAND R.C. ACCEPTANCES.. : (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) ■'■3-, Auckland, December ,28. .. •Tho following am'the acceptances' re-: ccived for the second day of the Auckr land Kncing. Club's summer meeting (December 30):—.. '.■■:.■■"■■ .-■';'-:■,;"// SUMMER' CUP, of 650 sovs;. One mile nnd n half.-All Itcd, 9st.. 121b.; Bobrikoff, list. 11 lb.; Elysian, Bst. 51b.; Eoosovclt,' Bst. 21b.i Ngapnkn,.' Bst. lib.; Advocate,' 7st. 131b.; Maheno, 7st. lllb.; Wauchope, 7Hti 101b.; Maori King, 7st. 01b.; Dinbolo, 7st. 91b.; Bollin, 7at. Clb.; Sedition,..7st.. ■ 41b.; Santa • Rosa, 7st. 3lb. j Coromandel, 7st. 21b.;..Miss Mischief, Gst. 121b.; and Sir.Artegal.'Gst. 71b. \< ";';■.•■ : ; ALEXANDRA : HANDICAP, ■> of ■'■■■■WIS sovs. "Seven furlongs.—Wbodhoy, - Bst." 111b.; Lady Medallist, Bst. 51b.; 'Miss Mischief, -7st. 111b.; Tamainupo, 7st. lllb.; Dovonport, 7st. lllb.; Wild West, 7st. 71b.; Tanoknha, 7st. 71b.; and Delegate, 7st. 21b. ~. -■■ .V.'-- ■ , .".'-. SALISBURY WELTER /HANDICAP, of 200:sovs. Ono mile-Tattoo, Bst. 131b.; Uranium, Bst. 131b.; Swimming Belt, Bst. 91b.; Rimlock, Bst. 51b.;. Celtic, Sst. 21b.;. and Aristocrat, Bst. CRITERION HANDICAP, of 200"sovs. Six. furlongs — War Song, Bst. 81b.; Apcllon, Bst: 41b.; Princoss Soult,\ fist. 121b.; Goldfindcr, Bst. 101b.; Zuleima, Cst.'9lb..; and Wee Olga, Gst. ,91b. .-■•. '-.■,.-' ':,ivv PONSONBY HURDLES, of One mile and a half.—Reservoir, ■ lOst lllb.; Cuiragno, lOst. 21b.; Tui Cakobau, lOst.llb.; Hautapu, lOst. lib.; Leo, 9st.. 01b.; Cyrriri, 9st. Gib.; First Barrel, 9st.;' Sabre, 9st; Castadrift, 9si; Pleiades, 9st.; and Lady Patricia, 9st. VISITORS' HANDICAP, of 200 '■ sort. Five furlongs.—Armlet, 9st. 71b.-';-. Cam'-' brian, Bst. 31b.; Salute, Bst.'2lb.; Kakama, 7st. 91b.; Miss Winnie, 7st. 81b.; Devon-, port, 7st. 71b.; Lady French, 7st. - 41b.; Gipsy Belle, 7st. 41b.;,Theodore, 7st. '41b-; Mahmga, 7st. lib. J Tarina, 7st; Turbine, fist, lllb.;'Contcndont, Cst. 101b.; Waiari, Ost. 91b.; Hyperion, Gst. 71b.; Lady Doon, Gst. 71b.; and Mary Ann, Gst. 71b. WAITEMATA HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. One mile arid a half.—Dan; Leno, Ost.; Epsom Lass, Bst. 71b.; Miss Advance, Bst. 71b.; Royal Scotland, Bst. 31b.; Flcot Arrow, Sst. 21b.; Durability, 7st. lllb.; Leo, 7st. 91b.; and St. Felix, 7st. 71b.: -V )■ BOWEN HANDICAP, of 125.50v5. Six furlongs.—Golden Loop, 9st.'4lb.; Waiari, 85t..71b.; Sea Elf, Bst. Gib.'; Aimwell, Bst. 31b.;:, Elegance, Bst. lib.; Ambala, 7st. lllb.; Admiral Soult, 7st. 101b.; All's Well, 7st."3lb<; Madam Soult, 7st. 21b.; f"7aipa, 7st. 21b.; Daraling, fist; 131b.; Ben attic, Gat. 121b.; Hauraki; Gst.: 121b.; . ad Captain-Soult, Gst.: 121b'. .:;•■ '.-■ ' ■-" : '---' : - ■'•■■ ■■•■--■ i ■ .'■ ';'■ PONY AND GALLOWAY CLUB., ; The following weights have been declared 'for the New Year's Day meeting by the . liandicapper (Mr. J. M. Gumming):— : ■ .'.■' !\: . PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a half.—Myfre, lOst. 21b.; Paul Beaver,- 95t.i,131b.; Sunshine,. 9st. Gib.; Sicotee; 9st. Glb.j Firefly, 9stv; Miss Ivy, 9st.; Sweet Lothe, Bst. 101b.; Sirrah, Bst. 41b.; Herring,. Bst.; Torrent, Bst.; and Sultan Gate Princo Roy), Bst. MAIDEN 'HANDICAP: Four furlongs and a half.-r-Merriinanu, 9st. 81b.; Sail, Sst. 91b.j Torrent Bst.. 51b.; Lady Officer, Bst. 51b.;-jßelmont, Bst. 21b.; Bobs, Sst.. 21b.;.. Mabaku, Bst.; Tobias, Bst; Lady Nita, Bst. land-Insanity, Bst. ~ NEW YEAR HANDICAP. -Sis furlongs.—Wharekoa, 10st.> 121b.; Miss Vera, lOst. 81b.; Hying Wind, lOst. slb.j Anglican, 9st. 121b.; Potronel; 9st. 51b.; Picotee, Sst.' 131b:; Sunshine, >.Bst. 131b.; Mermaid, Sst. 131b.; Paul, Bst. 61b.; Ourlot, Bst. 31b.; Inspiration, Bst. -21b.; Billy, Sst. 21b'.; Ciscorose, 3st. lib.; and Gipsy Girl, Bst. ■'. •". : j. -.', . '■■ GOODWOOD HANDICAP. Four furlongs.— Huia, ,11st.; 91b.; Dorina, lOst. lib.; Wee Nannie, - 9st. -101b.; /Miss Ruby, 9st. 31b. ■,' Dearest, Bst. 31b.;- Sail, Sst.' 31b.; Miss. King, Bst. ,31b.; Lady I'ihella, Bst.- Sib.'; and Dumps; - Bst.'-. "? ■ ' PAREMATA HANDICAP; -Five' furlongs, and a half.—Mytro, lOst. 121b.; Picotce, 9st. Clb.; Firefly, 9st.; Miss Ivy, Ost. ;■ Billy, Bst..l2lb.;;Ciscorose, Bst. Gib.; Sirrah, :BsL 41b.; Morring; Bst.; Torrout, Bst.; and gultau (late Prince Roy), Bst. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP.' Four furlongs and a half.—Moata, lOst. 2!b.; Anglican, 9sf. v 131b.; Paul 'Beaver, 9st. 91b.; Petronol,' 9st. 91b:; St. Helena, Ost! 91 b.; Huia; 9st. '51b.; Mermaid, (9st. lib.; ■ Sweet Lothe,: Sst: 9lb:; Paul, Bst. 81b.; Inspiration, Bbt.- llb.j'Merriuianu, Bstl- lib.;. St. Flora, Bst. lib.;' and Inkerman, Bst., ' - Acceptances:for the New'iYear and Midsummer Handicaps' elbse at noon tomorrow. - ; ■■'){". - : ..:■:,: ' ';■ D, MAHER;S MOUNT IN DERBY> j Copyn'EUt .;';- .'.',;,-' London, December 27:. ' There was exoitemeut in racing circles as to whether D. Maher would'rido Neil Gow-or Lemberg in,tho Epsom Derby! Tho owners'offered large,retainers. Maher -has accepted, the mo'untion Neil Gow. ■'■■'■' [NeiLGow, were thecrack two-year-olds'. for the- season just concluded. D.; Maher, an- Americrfn jockey, was born iit Hartford, Connecticut, on October 29, : 1881. :He rode his first winner in England at.'Manchestcr on September 21, 1900.'.: Ho has ridden over 100 winners in each of the'past six 'seasons.! In 1308 lie headed, the list of winning "and for the season just closed" was second on tho list, F. Woolton being first. Maher's record is:all'the more wonderful because for the past two seasous he has: been .unable,, to ride under Bst. 61b.] '■'~,;; :■'-■ ' ,:■' Particulars reached Penrith recently of an unusual incident, in connection with mountain fox-hunting. The Ulls'water foxhonnds had been hunting on the Helvellyn Range..: /Tho /.pack :6f; 24 hounds disappeared in an- old leo/1 -mine, .which is entered-by.a level, fl'he workings go a long way under' the mountain, but are chiefly dangerous through the ,roof giving,, way.' One :of the hunters, Jack Munro,' volunteered! to . enter tho mine. At his second attempt he reached the hounds, which had chased the fox for a considerable distance -.'• underground : and eU'e'cted'a kill. Munro brought ont the carcass. ' '-, .. ../.--.Vv '