THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 706, 4 January 1910, Page 6

THE TURF.

,;.: RACING Jan. 4—Southland B.C.r Summer; ■ ; ■ ;• ,'v Jan. 8 and 15—Pony'Racing at Miramar.' , . Jan. 12 ajid 13-Pahiatua" R;C. Annual.* Jan. 18 and 20—Gore R.C. Summer; , Jan." 22 and.24—Foxton R.C. Annual! '.V Jan. 22, ,24, and 2G-Wellingtonß.C. Sum- ■. mer. • • '-..■' ■ '. : -' .;.,■■ , .■■•■••■ - Jan. -25 and Park Earing Club. WAIRARAPASUMMER MEETING. NO TRUMPS WINS THE HANDICAP. The summer meeting of the" Wairarapa Racing Club was concluded at Tauherinikau yesterday:in -fine weather, and: the' .attendance .for- an' off day was large.': Fields'in most of the races were of satisfactory dimensions, and the track being in good order,"sofhe. interesting sport resuited. The ; finisU of the Russell Handi-. cap—a three-horse [race—was the best of ; the day, as the ciindidates finished ■ with-' in. a few feet ■ of;,one another after, a great tussle'up -the'.straight. ;An-,out-' aider (No ,Trumps)iwonthe Racing Club Handicap after leading from end to.end.: During the, day■'the'.-.sum of : ,£6595 : was' passed through thejtotalisator, "making a. total.of. j£14,90G for! the-meeting, as com-; pared : with/ 5 .£17,0 H .: last .year's' fix-; .ture; Thirteen'!-bookmakers' 'were licenso'd.'.'five inside'an'dveighfouteide.. As the time-table: of eyerita was' closely adhered : to, visitors from'^.Wellingtonwere "• able •■ to catch-, the mail train, which was late in The resnlts 1 we're as' follow:—' \Vs:=:' :v : . '.'■ '■:•'.•■■;. >'•,,;<■ JUVENILE- HANDICAP, of 120 ■ sovs? '. For .two.-arid ;three-year : olds., v Five furlongs■■-■;-..-■.■.■■■■;-;,' ' : : '■•'.■■.-■'.:. ■ 1 Mr. Geo. Hume's br; : c. Eillaloo, by ~. Kilcheran;;(imp.)—Prelude, 2yrs.,"' :; ' V . Bst.- 71b.. v ,:.->:.■: /■.:'.'.'. (A.- Oliver) >t 6- Mrs. M. Mead's: British ■,Maid, :: 6st. V. , . ■•■■■ 7ib. ..:...\.v:.~':'. 1 . : .'..;. V. 5 Mr. C:-Berwick's :Subdue; ; 7st ; 71b. " ■:--■ .:'■■".• :.v>' ; ?-H-;;i.u'-;':q(H."-Kirk)vs : ■ Also started:. '121b.'.(Pritchard);.2 Sir : Sob;,7st..Blb.' (Ayre); 7 Lebpukij. 7st. i(Lamb.ess);:v.and. 3 :, 'Lpngstep, 7st..(Reid).-\:;';;;;j,: :i ;;■; \. f '■.; \■■ ,'■, / ; ' : ■ ■' Subdue was first' away, and led i to" the home bend,.: where Eillaloo, went to the front' and", wonveasily. by' a length'from British Maid.'wh'o .was two lengths ahead of Subdue,'; : Time ,: lmin.-l 4-ssec.,. : ' • ■:- TAWAHA HACK'HANDICAP, of iOO '■■: v- : !-'" :; .. r K>ys.' ; ;-iSeyen':. : furlongs.-. '•:■'■■:?)_ >'; ; , I -Mr; Jas.: : Cress's"'b'; d. Pukewai, if ■■■'.■' ■ 'syrs'.V' Bst. .■': ; ; ::;slb.' ~.:4.;.:.^..; - ..:;.^i..;;(Sid; : ,Reid)^X 2- Mr.. Lance Wood's' ; Chauvelin,'9st.:. ■':::■■, '. ■"■■.■.■.'" :;> ' :: ' : «(T:-Pritchard) r "2: i Mr. W. B. ■Watson's: First ■ Consul, ;.,.; •.-. .8st;;iiib;:::.:; V o;.:.:.^.;.;.:;(R.: Eng):-3. : Also, started: 6 Skyei" Bst: 71b'. , . (Crerar); 5 Rose: Herald, ; Ssf. (Watson); 3 Happy New l r ear, 7st.;'l3lb.'.(Langstone);;and:7 Epsom .Downs;;7st':- 31b'. .(Morris).■■,','■■■'.': . '(■'. . 'Pukewai was , .first i'away-' from.; Chan- , , velin and Rose' Herald! At the end ■of afurlong, First 'Consul: joined ,the; ; trio, and: so they raced till'.'nearing the home bend," ; .where' ! Rose..;Herald '.dropped: back".' Pukewai led.into. the..straight,• and, stall-: ing- off;.strong: ohallenges .fronv Chauvelin' and: First "Consul,- won:-by : 'a':lengthV Half. a "'length , separated; ■ second [ .and:' third. ■Tim?, lmin; 29sec>. S;<-\ ■'. ''.r'\ V''vV: RACING CLUB/SANDICAP, of 250sovs;. ■ second ; horse :to. receive,-.3o:sovs. and . the third-, hprsev 10; so vs..: from; ■ . '■'. Oneiniile and a distance.; : ;. ; . S'.Mr.''D:'-Ppnid j 's.\b.;im."No'.'Tfunips',-' , -V. '■'■'■ .:■ by', ; TKe iPbssible—Hine-nui-te-pb,' i V-V ,yrs.K6st/ , 9lb.i;;;:.::;..;.v,(Tii'p. Catt)vt 2;-Mr..M. '.T/'.M'GratH's :Tuinut; Bst:'.-,v : ■;■ :•", Glbii „;.;;;.: '(A;.. Oliver):;;? A :.Mr. Mi.ddleton: : Melrose's' iTruganini, •>>:■■ ; ; ;' ■ ;7st;:61h;V 1 .v:;h:;i'.c:::;v.::. : .:::.;':-(iCitk)-j;3' , Also-started-'-I' iierrie' Zealand,-' 9st> lib-) (Pritohard);3':Ristdri,': 7st:v3lb. ■; (Ayre) ;'7 r Miscast; '6sE;',7lb. L (M'Donald) '■ and 6 'Mata.ari,:6st.,7lb.;(Stan:;Reid).; • r .',.:;...-. ; FromJ/an excellent v'start. No;. Trumps went to: the front and led. past the : stand • 'from 'Merrie/.Zealand,: , Ristori, and Tu-. ■ mut, with Miscast/last;'At.the'seven,furlong post Merrie; Zealand dropped; -'back: ■with Miscast,.while:No.Trumps led from Ristori arid;Tumut; ...This'was the order to .'thVhalf mile "post,: whereßistpri joined ;Meme'Zealandoand Miscast-at the.:rear of the- field.{rNojTrnmps; led' round the' home'-'bendi-'and 1 - won .'easily ': by '.two ■:Tumut,; : who:..was: I ...three-, parts:of 'a:;length;.iri■■front"of Trugahini/ Merrie , Zealand,.'finished yefy..fast, and was close of^Mata;-' , ari. : .Time,!;lmih;-;55 3-oseo. . ,' ;\- '.:/ - ';:■;. WHAREPAPAIr. , ;HACK"' 'WELTER ■' ■ : HANDICAP, ibf.-dlOO" sovs.:. One; ;i Mr.; M.; Halley's ch., g. Hilariaii, "■' . .', by San"Fran—Lilian', syrs;,'9st. 81b." v '■'•',, ■"■:'■';'*-r :: ;C' ?'-V •:■'-'- V'.:. .V(Sid., Roid)"l, 4 Mr. .T/ Lonrs'.Rangikapua', 7st lilb. ' : '..* - : n •':' .' >; -" ; ' , /•■?■':):''' ■•:'-':/'.■'' (Oliver) '2 3 - Mr. ,H.' Nee's; Merrie 'Emerald; 7st; •.' " ;';;;71bJ\.;.;.;l:.:.:;: ; ;..._..;:-;.;. (LambessJeS; 1. Also .started;:.:::;2.:.Waxy, 9st.,slb;{Prit.chard); ;';5 Happy.'New ! ::Tear, >Bst.' 91b:' .(Watson); ,-6 'Whimbrel,-7st. 71b.' , (Lang- ! !stone); and 7 Mafionus, 7st. 71b.. (Ayre). 1 From:',an';eyen:;''start;'. ; ,Waxy was7first : away, but; at','the' end. of,:a • furlong "■ Man-' ■onus.took charge, and-piloted the field to jthe; half-mile, where , Merrie.;Emerald- ran , to. the;froht.ii'jHilarian : took charge at the home turn, and, withstanding a challenge from Rangikapua, won by threequarters of a length. Rangikapua ..was two lengths ahead of Merrie Emerald.! Time, lmin 44* ec ' '■: ■ RUAMAHUNGA HACK HANDICAP;'of 100 sovs >Five furlongs : : - !:■ ■ 3 Mr. James Orr's b. g. Palestine, by j Saracen—Miss Jury, 4yrs, 7st. 71b. :l (W. Cairns) 1 IMr W. Davies's First Battery, Bst. ■->■■ - 51b (Pntchard)' 2 6 Mr J. Fingmson's Embrocation, 6st.'. 10lb . . . (Catt) 3 Also started 2 Mania, Bst. (Kirk) ';'. 4 Fifi, Cst 131b (Stan Reid), 5 Isalypso, Gst 12lb (Lambess); and 7 Mausine, Gst 101b (M'Donald) Palestine wab on the move when < the bairier was released, and he soon had a break'of , several'lengths: on- the- field. First Battery ran into second place at the homo bend, but could not get within a length and a half of Palestine, who won comfortably. Embrocation was close,up third. Time, lmin. 2Jsec. EUSSELL HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 3. Mr Wm. Cooper's b. m. Snnbonnet, by Seaton Delaval (imp )— Sunbeam, aged, Sst. 41b. (A. Oliver) 1 2. Messis. J. and G.,Burfs Warlock, 7st. 81b (Langstone) 2 1. Mr. G. Foreman's Full Rate, 9st. 111b (Watson) 3 Tho only starttrs. Full Rate led into tho straight, closely attended by Warlock and Sunbonnot. N A great finish resulted in Sunbonnet wmning by a head from Warlock, who. was ■ a head' in front of Full I!ate. Time, lmin. 15 l-ssec PIRINOA HACK HANDICAP, of -100 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. A. Lisbrk's b. f. Succession, by Conqueror—Success, tyrs., 7st. (H. Kirk) 1 Mr. W. Davies's Tirst Battery, Bst. 71b. (Pntchard) 2 Mr. R. Knox's Lucretius, Bst. 81b. (Watson), 3 Also started- Afterthought, 7st. 3lb. (Cairns). Succession went. to th.o front from thb barrier use, and was never headed, winning easily by three lengths from First Battery, who was b.o lengths ahead of Lucretius. Time, lmin. 15 4-ssec. , RAWIRI HANDIC\P, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs; Mr. A Pcters's b. g Waiata, by Tupuhi—Voltigour mare, syia, Bst. lib (R." Lambess) 1 M>-. W. C. Tully's Purakau, 7st. 21b. (Wood) 2 Mr. 11. Hodge's Splash, 7st 101b. - i (Stan. Reid) 3 Also started Longncr, lOst. 3lb. (Reid); Thera, 7st. lib. (M'Grath); and Tβ Utuatu, 6st. 71b. (Catt). Purakau led to tho home turn, whore Wniata took chargo, and won easily by throe lengths. Splash was third, two longths benind Purakau, and Longner was fourth. Time, lmm. 2 4-ssdc,

NOTES ON THE RACING. Fifi. was tbe only withdrawal from the Juvenilo Handicap, for which „ Killaloo was favourite, but Sir Solo and Longstep had plenty of supporters. Sir Solo showed a decided, aversion to , the barrier, and though he eventually pot away well,.ho ran badly and finished out oi a place. Killnloo had a very easy victory at the finish. Oliver kept him behind the leader till the home bend, but as soon as he got his head the Kilchcrnn colt made the opposition look very weak. Subdue led in the early stages, bat tiled m the last

furlong British Maid put in a good im at tho finish, but coula make no impression on tho winner, who appears to Dβ 8 \ory useful colt , Hilanan was withdrawn from the TaI waha Hack Handicap, and this left afield of so\en to go to the post. Pukewai was installed a firm favourite atthe opening of the betting, and he retained, this position till the close His trainer was \erj confident of his ability to win, and tho horao. justified this opinion by leading throughout Half way up the straight Eeid appeared to be doing his 1 best on the son of Waiuku, but, at the winning post, he had them all well beaten Chauvebn looked to be going well as thej came to the home turn, but he was stopping again at tho finish. Fust Consul ran a good race, but ho is evidently not quite himself, and would probably be benefited by a spell The placed horse 9 were twenty lengths ahead of the rest of the field. Chauvehn was the only defection from the big race, for which Meme Zealand was made a firm favourite, with Tumut and Riston next in demand The favoarlte was unable to gain a place. He got away well, but, after two furlongs,' dropped back to last, and occupied a rear position till T\cll into the straight, when he ran up behind the placed horses. No Trumps was taken to the (front at the banner rise, and, setting a solid pace throughout, maintained the lead, and won comfortably by a couple of lengths. She pulled up well, and is undoubtedly ver* fit at the present time. Riston showed pace in the early stages, but faded right out of the hunt when half the distance had been covered Tumut was in a handy position throughout, and had a good run left when the straight ' was reached, but ho was not equal to conceding the winner 251b. Trugonini, with her usual luck, ran into third place. \ Pukewai, who won the Tawaha Hack Eace, was withdrawn from the Wharepapa Welter, and, for the fourth saooes. sive race, the field consisted of seven runners Hilanan earned most money, and, ridden a nice race by Reid, he won comfortably Waxy appeared to be going well at the straight entrance, but he stopped-quickly, and finished out of a place Eangikapua, who moved eore ia his ptelimuu&ry, was in a rear posibon for , the first half of the journey, but he finished gamely, and beat all but tie winner. Manonus, a neat-looking eon of Crackshot, showed a lot of pace in the , first part of the race, and should Dβ' worth noting for Mure events. First Battery was the public seleetjca in the Ruamahunga Hack Handicap, and Mania was the best backed of the remainder. The favourite did not begin very smartly, and, before a furlong had. , been covered, ho was conceding .quite half a dozen lengths to Palestine, who was on the move when the barrier w released The test of making up thii lost ground proved too much for tne kttle chestnut, who, however, ran a creditable race, and finished second. Notwithstanding the fact that he had I to carrj the welter weight of 9st 111b* Full Rate was generally considered certain to win the Eussell Handicap, and Sunbonnet and Warlock were the only horses tnat opposed him. The finish was tne best of the day, heads only, separating the three candidates at the finish. Full Kate went to the front shortly after the start, and appeared to luive everything in his favour, ' but, whea Lkfed by Warlock and Sunbonnet, h« did not put up much of a fight, «&**» beaten by bot£ of them. Oliver on Bug bonne! was first away, but he nursed his mount until well in the etrawht, and timed the final run to jost bring her to the front a. few yards off, the post, i > '' Magneto, who went lame in her raw on' Saturday, was withdrawn, from the Pinnoa Hack Handicap, and eo w < Foreshot. This left a field of four, First Bittery making Ms second appearance during the afternoon. He was again fastened on as favounte, but he again met 'with dofeat, and could only finish a poor second to Succession. The latter is a half-sister to the Great Northern Derby winner, Kilwinning. but she is much bigger. She won auite «*aly J o : day, and may be expected to shape weD when placed in better company. In the concluding event, Waiata, Splash, and Thera were heavUv backed, aid fair support was also accorded lx>ngner and Purakan Waiata was always tho actual favourite, and he had a comfortable victory. ' The start was delayed some minutes on account of Thera refusing .to approach the 'tapes, but eventually a fair dispatch , was effected: Purakau was in front for over half the distance, but Waiata had his measure throughout, and left him standing: when , tho straight was reiched JWngner was the best of /the horses that finished behind the winner, and he appeared very unlucky not to beat both Purakau ari Splash. v. Eauitas, it appears, was cast in her box the 'night Tefore the Waimapa races, and .she was sent home without being started on either day. Swallow (Conqueror-Waiwhora) was submitted to auction at Christchurch vesterday, but was passed in, as a satisfactory bid was not eUoitea. RangikaDua was very sore after racing at Tauhennikau yesterday, and is now to be treated to a spell. Advantage struck herself in a race on Saturday, and another of Lowes candidates, in Magneto, also went wrong, so that neither was able to start yesterday. The trouble is not serious in either case, and both should be ready to race 1 at Trentham this month. l Mr J. H. Tilson, the Wairarapa Rao--1 me Club's starter, did not control the I baraer in the Wharepapa Welter yesI terdav as a relative had a .horse engaged Mr J. S. Cundy took his place, and dispatched the field on even terms.

t RANGITIKEI R.C. MEETING,,

CONCLUDING DAY'S RESULTS. (By TeleeraslL-Ptess AssoclatlonJ Marlon, January 3. to to-day" tolled menu onthe figures for tho mcon* day of to last -summer meeting of .£3581 The inuincrca* of JEIM for the meetog TB. following are the results — TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP. Rw furlongs; 1 Mr J W Lowe's b f Sea Queen. 8 Strathmoira, 7si 101b J 9 Toango, 7ii 121b .- - - •••— Also started 4 Conqnestina, Bst 61b.; 2 Wawurui Ist. 51b , 7 Item*, 7st l2Tb-i 3 Bow B&s, 7bt 101b , 6 tVmd Memory. 7st 81b , and 5 Debonnaire, 7st 71b Won b> a neck. Tune, lmm 3 «sec CLIFTON HJ.NDICAP Sα furlongs. 5 Mr L G M'Donald'sb g'Te Eu by Birkenhead (imn )-Bidor. syrs,e s t 101b (B Young) I 4 Simplex, 7st slb . • - | 2 Balfarat, Bst 31b - — - • Also started 1 St Bill, Osi 9lb , and 3 SANDON HURDLES Ono mile ana • half. 1 Mr J H. Prosser's h g Playmate,' by Stepniak-Eketerina Passeroppulo, 6yrs., lOst Sib (W.. Young) 1 5 Stajboy, list 51b . -~ 3 1 Polyanthus, lOst 101b •- » Also started 3 Maidi, list. 31b, 3 TvraMie list, and 2 Aotea, 9st 91b. Won easily Time, 2nnn 52 KILLEYMOON HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs 2Mr G Morris's W. g Marton, by Malachi (imp)-Fhntlock mav^e, 4yrs, 9si (W Bran) J lAmberghs, 7st; 21b. - | 3 Midian, Bsi 91b - a Also started 1 Waitote, Ist 121b , 6 Fond Moinorj. 7st 71b , 7 Eapu, 7st, and 5 Guiding iitep, Jst Won comfortably Time, lmrn- I 2-ssec GREATFOSD STAKES, of 200 sovs. One mile and a distance 1 Mr W H Nicoll's b U Sir Antrim, by Soull (linp)-L-vdj Antrim, 6} r^, Bst 91b (C Price) , 1 2 Mr Spratt's Mendip, Bst 71b i IMr 1 Preston's Milan, Gst 81b 3 \lso started 5 Waikaraka, Tst 10lb ; t Irish Rifle, 7st 101b , G liptoo, 7st Blb ; and 3 'leotano, 7st >, Won by a head. Time, lmin $8 l-ssec.

1 CTBAMWAY HACK HURDLES One' mile and a half I fcMr,, W. J, Douglas's blk g, Maku, t , by San Trat—Tho Brook, 6>ts, v lOst, 81b (O'Connoll) 1 3 Genuine, lOst 51b ' 2 2 Moose, list 71b, and S Canadian, , Ost, dead heat 3 J Also started 1 7 Tokoroa, 9st slb , 4 Hiinitangu Ost , 5 lrcadia, 9st , 6 Ranter, i flat,; and 8 Nightmare, 9st , Woji j comfortably by a length. Time, 2mm 51 i-sscc /■ Arcadia Ml, and Whitohouse, the sustained seripu? in]urjeii( to ino head. pjoked up unconscious, and removed to tho Palmers-ton North Hospital,, ' - RAUM4J; WELTEH &ix furlongs 1 Mr, J, IV Lome's ch m Effort, by Advan , ?—Endeavour, 4yrs , flat 71b (W Ryan) 1 8 Aberration, Ost 51b. . 2 < 2 Taitoko, lOst slb , , , 3 Also started 6 Adna, B<>t, 12lb , 4 Cap tain 8011, Bst. 51b , and 5 Mirathon, Bst, Won with ease, Time, Jam 15 4 ssec. h PARAWENUI HACK SCURRY Weight, ' Bst 71b Tour furlongs 6 Mr A MT)ongaU'e. Blond ' 1 6 Newport , ~ , „ . ~ .2 1 Mclologue ' , 3 i llso started 8 Tupouterangi, 8 Brown Trout,' 7 Whakapoua, 6 Tauhara, 3 tatchet, 2 Seaweed, and i Yeodil, Won behalf a length Time, 51 1 ssec i'notes on the racing «By Telegraph—Special Correepondent.) Palmerstop North, January 3 Sea Q»een, who was making her hrst appearance fib foe niee,ting was made t favonnte m the opening event There was some delay at the bamer, but tho ( elart waa 'a g9od one The favourite and Waiouru were quickly in the lace, and f led round, the bottom bond Hero Waiourn compounded, and isea Queen came en alone Strathmoira came very fast < from tho distance, and just failed to catch Sea Queen The latter did nojTeeem to gallop i( kindly went out alone Toango was just l ahead of the remainder* wfto ■vwio bunched. Stratlimoira w.aa neglected to-day, \but in the Maiden on the , first day he 'was well Buppoited ConrjuesHna was left at the post, and took so - ' jart in the race There was a boil-over in tho next event, 1 when , Tβ Ru upset all calculations by'de1 1 feating the Clitton held The winner ran very badly on Saturday, and was evis dently greatly benofited by the race ' Simplex led at the start, and appeared to have the field in trouble, but he was- ' riot handled in an artistic manner, and {Tβ Bu beat him by ano .e Ballarat wa^l t a ldngth away third > rPlaymsta always occupied 'pnde of , placenn the Sandon Hurdles 'At the Btarfc Tyrannic and Staylioy, who to-day ran iin the nomination of Mr J M'Combe, led with Playmate next Passing the , stand, Playmate was m behind Tyrannic, and alongside Stayboy With Bix furlongs to go ha went into tho van, and jumping well he alwajs field safely Stayboy jumped the last fence iwith the , favourite, but the Step mak gelding had too much pace on the flat, and v won comfortably Aotea was la=t, and seemed to be knocked out Ambergris went off with the lead in the Killeymoon Hack Race, followed by Tond Memory. 1 ; Waiouru And Midian were chopped ont, and fell back. Entering , the straight, Fond Memory was done ' with, and Ambergris went on alone In the run home he failed to sustain a etrong challenge by Marten, who won by I a length Midian finished strongly, and gotAjp third, just in front of Fond Memory \Waiom a was well backed * 1 There were no defections In the Stakes, Ii and Sir 4ntnm, who was making his first appearance, was made favounto, with Mendip next in demand The start was an even one, and Waikaraka led out of the straight flith Teotano just in front i of Mendip and Sir Antrim At the halfmile.' Teotane fell backhand was palled up, having burst a blood-vessel Mendip and Sir 'Antrim were abreast at the turn, and after a spirited finish Sir Antrim scored Milan, who was kept too far out, finished within a length of the first jair. S Irish Rifle, who was very sore, finished m the rear. . Several candidates were, supported in /the Hack Hurdles, though form pointed to only one, and, that i\as Maku 'At the start Gonume led off at a sound pace, , .with, ilaku in the rear "Arcadia fell at the second fencej and his rider, 1 Whitehouse, received concussion of the ' brain Genuine led all down tho back, bot Maku made up his ground in good style, and at the lact fence was on terms He won easily, in tho run home, 'with Mqosq third, and IJigbtmaro last v Himitangi, who was well backed, ran disappointingly. Little i description is needed for the Raumai Welter, as Effort, who was 1 hdavily backed, went off at a good pace and won pnllmg up by twenty lengths It was victory of the meeting, and'it looked as if tho chestnut maTe won with fully a stone in hand. Taitoko *aa beaten on the post for second place. Adna was left It the post, and Field Treasure was scratched. The bcurry was the best race of the meeting, and resulted in an exciting finish At the turn several horses ,had 1 their names proclaimed. ' Seaweed and Yeodel were m the lead at tho distance, but in the finish, which was very close, Blend won by a neck Melologue was v6ry unlucky, and should have won iTlie'principal winners at the Rangitikei meeting are —Mr. W J Douglas, ,£2BO, Mr D Noake, .£260, Mr. J H Prosser, .£l9O, Mf.'W. H Nicoll, £110. Mr A. f Hall, J&US, Mr- J R M'Donsld, .£110; Messrs L. G, MDonald and L Smith, i i! 95 each, Messrs Jackman, J W Lowe, ' T. Bevan, and G Morris, .£BS each, Mr. A. M'Dougall, .£65, Messrs G A Harrison, and H Pratt,,,£so each, Mr M. T. M'Grath, JB2O. Messrß W Davies, C. I F.. Vallanee, S Messena,» J. Bull, A Leicester, "and J M'Combe, .215 each, N Mr J. Coleman, .£l2 10s , Messrs Ross Allan, H M'Manaway, G T 'Bishop, F. Preston, and C 0 Hammond," .£lO each. i t ,

AUCKLAND R.C. MEETING.

' THE LAST DAY. i (By SoleE'aph —Prosa Association 5 , ' , Auckland,. January 3. The weather was fine for the conclud- ] ing day of the Auckland Bacing Club'e summer meeting The attendance .was forgo forjm oil, day, and the course was , fast. Tho sum of i!2l,S9i went through the totahsator, making a total for the meeting of i.90,765, In addition, ¥1 bookmakers were licensed. The following are ' > the losults — ' J , GOODWOOD HANDICAP, of 200 sots, , i One mile. Mr. G D. Greemviod's Miss Mischief, by Treadmill—Delusive, 7st 131b i ' (Gray) 1 j Tanekaha, 7st. 4lb. ~ (C Brown) 2 < (Aristocrat, fat 10lb (R W Brown) 3 Also started Santa Rosa, B=t' felb , Woodney, Bst 31b , Mmora, Bst , 7st 71b ; Azoff, Gst 91b , Explosive, bit 71b , and Treevata, 6st. 71b Won by a length nnd a hnlf Ansto crat, whidh came from a long way back, , was two leilgthb awoy, thud Then camo , Tattoo and battta Rosa, with Aioff last I Time, lmm 40 2-ssec ] SYLVIA HANDICAP, of 200 bovs. Six j i fuilongs Vt r Ji Macmancain's Anellon, by i Monofonn—Latfina', Bst 31b (Ryan) 1 Goldfirder, 7st 101b .. (Brown) 2 Solas, 7st Blb (Oliver) 3 Also started Tenterhook, Bst slb , Duma, C t 101b , Wenonah, Bst 101b , and Blue Vale, Cst 81b At the lawn rails Apellon camo thiougli . Tttth a great run. and, gradually wearing , down the leiderl, won a good race by half a length was a neok away | third, with Tenterhook fourth and Blue ) Vale s last. Time, lmin 17 2 ssec GRAND&rAND HANDICAP, of CSO so\s , One mile and a nuartei f Mr A Jackson's Roosevelt, by Menschikoif—Yankee Mary, 7st 131b r (Brady) 1 Diabolo, Bsi lib . (Jenkius) 2 Wauchope, 7st 71b. . (Gray) 3 Also started Sedition, 7st 121b , Jla heno, 7st lllb , Ngapuka, 7it 10lb , Wai mangu, 7st lib , Uranium, 7st lib j liOchbuiG, 7st , Chftnteuse, Cst lllb , and Eanparaha, 6st 10lb Wott jby a length Wauchope was a ' neck away third Then followed Lochi buie, Chhnteuse, Waimangu, Sedition, ' TJraninm, Ranparaha, and Ngapuka, with Kaheno last Time, 2min Bsoc EOYAIi STAKES, pf CSO sow bix i * furlongs, Mr G l> Greenwood's Dasubo, by -' i MaYtian- l -Neva 1 7:<t 'ilb (Grav) 1 Tull Sail, 8-t fllb (Jonos) 2 Warsong. 7st lib (R Broivn) 3

Also started Maori King, Bst 91b , Kakama, Bst 31b , faea Elf, Bst 31b , and Antoinette, list 91b A raco homo resulted in Damime getting tho \oidict by a nock from lull bail, which was half a length in front ot Warsong, with KaUma and Maori King right up Ihe last to finish i\as Sea Lit Time, lmin 16 15sec AUCKLAND lIURDLE HACE HANDI- - of 200 so\s l»o miles Mr, C, Ihcdo's Lady Patricia, by Salvadan-Cloud, 9st 111b I (Howard) 1 Shrapnel, list lib . (l'o rtel) > I Reservoir, lOst 01b (Jones) 3 Mso started Scotty, lOst Gib , Ustu drift, 9st Jilb , Master Paul, 9st Jib , and Hoango, iKt . Won b\ tno lengths from Shrapnel, which just lasted lorn? enough to beat Heservoir by a nock for second honours Master Paul was fourth, and Hoango a long way last. Time, Smin 49 1 ssec NEWMARKET HiNDICVP, of 400 so\s 1 Six furlongs Mr T E Ross's Saluto, by SoultLady Mufcket, Sat 131b (Bratlj 1 General Soult, 6 I Ulb (CBni»ii 2 Kilindim, Bst 21b (F Cioss) 3 Also started Armlet, flst 71b ■ Lady Medallist, B<>t 71b , Kilwmmng, Bst 21b , Dawiv7st 121b , Miss Winnie, 7st 101b , Devonport, 7st 51b., hir Artcgal, Ost 131b , Jena, Cst Ulb , Tanna, Cst 111b and Aimwell, 6st Blb At the distance, General Soult had charge, but, a little further on, Salulo got through ne\t the rails, and, after an intending finish, got the verdict by half a length, with Kilindini thieo parts of a length away third, just in front ot a closely-bunched lot comprised ot Kilwinning, Jena, Lady Medallist, and Sir Artegal / Time, limn 15 3 sscc AUCKLAND PLATE, of 400 sots One mile and a quarter, Mr. H Lorry's Bobnkoff, by Tinland -<Jossip, 9it (L Wil=on 1 All Red,-Ost 31b ( J l nk , lns I First Waniki, Bst 21b (Whittaker) 3 "Won m a cantei by two lengths from z>ll Red, with first Wauiki another twenty lengths away third 'lime 2min 7 isseo—a time record for Auckland GREY HANDICAP, of 125 s.ovs Tivo furlongs, Mr W C Ring's Hohungatahi, by Freedom-Black Watch, flst i Madame Soult, 7et 21b (C Brown 2 Laco CoUar, Ost 3lb (Jenkins)^3 Also started Admiral Soult, Bst Blb (H Pnco), Elegance, 7st 12lb (M'Millan), Fleet Arrow, 7st 71b (Wi'son), Lady Dot, 7st slb (Btown), GoUwin. I 7st 31b (Conquest), Osgodby, 7st (Wh;ttakcr), Hob the Eanter, 7st (Kelly , Aristos, £st 121b (Chapman), Maykolf, fist lllb (Meredith), Mary Anne, Cat 121b (R Brown),; Para™, 6st lib (Bennett), MuscadinG, Haku, Gst 12 b (J Brady), and Captain Soult, 6st 121b length Time, lmm 2!I s=et The stakes won at the meeting totalled I .£12,050. Tho winners wnoso amounts so into four figures are —Mr St i Buokley (first Auckland Cup, £1400, second A R.C Handicap XISOO, second Auckland Plato £!o), Mr G D Gieemvood, J61550, Sir George Clifford, X 1215

HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB'S / - MEETING. ! VI WINS THE SUMMER HANDICAP (By Telegraph —Pre»s Afisociatipn ) J < Hastings, Januaiy 3 The second day of the Hawko's Bay Jockey Club's meeting to day was well attended, and the weather was magnificent, though sultry The sum of i .£6BBI passed through the totahsator, as compared with .£7520 for the second daj last year The total for the two days of the meeting was .£13,396, a decrease of .£1955 on last year's receipts There were seven bookmakers on tho ground to Jay, at .£2O 10s "'each The results are as follow — AOTEA HANDICAP HURDLES, of 70 sovs , spebnd horse- 1Q sovs, third 5 sovs. One mile and three-quarters, Sir W. R Russell's ch g Corazon, by Coeur de Lion—Rasulka, 6yrs, list 131b (T Pine) 1 Mr D. Munn's Land o' Nod, 9it (D Watt) 2 Mr G. C Hamilton's Forest, 9st Mb ' , ( , (J Heicock) 3 These were the only starters Tho last fence was taken by the three almost abreast, and then tho favourite, Land o' Nod, drew slightly away, and looked all over a winner. Corazon canie strongly at the finish, and got home by a Jong neck, Land o' Nod's jockey being oaught napping almost on the post forest was a fair third. Time, Snim 19 4-5 see , i I GRANDSTAND HANDICAP,, of 100 sots, second horse 15 sovs, third 10 sovs Six furlongs Mr A J Elhngbain's, gr f Glissade, by Soult—Lissadurn, Jyrs, Bst 171b. (W. Kirk) 1 Mr. G 'Hunter's Bliss, Bst 121b ' (F Hntohinson) 2 The Hon J D. Ormond's Ideate, 7st 71b . (fl Watson) 3 Also started Voetgaug, Bst 7lb 1 Once m the straight Qlissade carae away with Bliss handj, and a good fin ish saw the Soult filly win by a Ibngth, a little more than the same distance sop arating the second and third Time, lmm 15 2 ssec. SCURRY HACK HANDICAP, of 70 bovs., B«cond horse 10 sovs, third 5 sovs Five furlongs The Hon J. D Ormond's b m Parula, by Birkenhead—Malun, 4yrs, 7st 101b . (H Watson) 1 Mr. S Bennett's May Dower, 9st (W Kirk) 2 Mr. H Hickey's Lord Possible. 7st slb s (1\ Hutchinson) 3 Also started Magneta, 7st (carried 7st 121b), Ukuia, 7st 71b (carried 7st 81b), Kildonan, 7st 51b , Soot's Tusiher 7st, Aitie, 7st. (earned 7st. 81b), and Progress, 7st Arho was rather badly left at the post, and Parula had a strong lead be tore half the distance had been covered, winning in the end by half a dozen lengths May Flower beat Lord Possible for second place by a length and a half Tune, lmm 2 8-ssec SUMMER HANDICAP, of 140 sovs ; I second horse 15 sovs, third 10 bovs Once round Mr D Kemp's br m. Vi by Mern-wee-Axmada, 4yis, J Mr, C Kingston's Larosdorll, 7st 121b. ' (E Lone) 2 Mr W J "Douglas's Kopu, Bst lib (J Sceats) 3 Also started Gomqdian, 7st 51b , Separatoi, 7st 31b , Waiuioa, 7st 21b (carried 7st 81b), and Berengana, 6st 71b Vi got well awaj, with Lamsdorff and Kopu as her closest companions At the back Comedian was*leading, and at the lailway bend Waipioa put in a claim The second favourite, Vi, came to light a»ain in tho straight, with Lamsdorft close up This pair went on, and a rattling finish fcaw tho mare score by a long neck The favourite, Separatoi, finished fourth. Time, lmm 50sec NURSERT HANDICAP, of ICO sovs , (.econd horse 15 sovs, third 10 sovs Five furlongs Mr. B J. Watfs b f All Blue, by Momwee-Bluo Water, 7st 9lb ' (E Lowe) I Mr D Macnaraara's Sea Eagle, 9st jib (W Kirk) 2 Mr J Armstrong's WaiKpb.ua, 7st 101b (r Hutclunson) 3 Also started Humming Bml, 7st 131b Hauniana, 7-;t 131b , and Waitoke, 7il Humming Bird, the public fancy, never had a show in tho race, and finished fourth The winnei got well away, with Sea Eagle close on her hoels 'lhcse two raced lengths in advance of tho field to the home bend, where faea Eagle wai on terms lvith Mr Watfb filly An,interesting strußglo to the post resulted in a victory for All Blue by tho baiest of margins Waikohua was a poor thud Time, lmm 4 2-ssec EPBOM HANDICAP, of 70 sovs , second horse 10 tovs, third 5 sovs Once round Mr E Grensido's br g Captwn Jingle, bv Captain Webb—Jinglo, syrs, lOst Tib (Ur R Hopkins) 1 Mr C Bntwell's Donzol, lOst 131b. (Mr A Cameron) 2 The Hon T D Ormond's Claughton, 10 t 71b (Mr J Orraond) 3 /Iso started Pumoana, list lib , Cauldion, lObt 91b , Tho Interpreter, lOst 9lb , Tupaea, 10-t 71b , and Miss Pigeon, 10 t 71b C-iptain Tinglo took the lead shortly aftor the raco staitod, and kept it all

the way: : winniug easily by a couple : of lengths.,,:. Claughton \yas a poor third." Tihio,' lmiu. 54|sooi .-.■.■'. ;•'.,.'.■.' •■■'. MATAPIRO. HACK.. HANDICAP, of. 100 ': ..'spvs. ; secoud horse 15 50V6.; third «•.; id (SOVS. Seven; furlongsJ ■ .'■';■ ■ " Tho ;110n.,.J. D ' Ormond's br. 'i,' ', ■■'■■" Ortygia, by Birkenhead—Arethusa;. ■ ■'■ ■ 3yrs.,-.. 7st.: 71b: ....,.*! (H. : Watson)'l. Mr; J. 13 Hollier's .Continuance, 85t.,;.: v.;,7ib. H;:;.....:;.., ./; ov:. Kirk) 2 Mr. E. JLimbriok's 'All .Truhips,; 7st.'. .. i;; r :v -: . - : (P. ■ Hallinan). .3 :; Also started: Waoriki, .flst. 61b,; PolyBst* 71b.; Meremere, Bst. 21b.; Roseleaf, 7st, 71b.; Composed, 7st:; Merry .ValoVTsfc. (carried 7st. ,41b.); and .Harekpa;7st.-; u ■'~■;■.; >. ; ,: . . ;.'.<£.;:,■ '.', Ortygia soon: took charge ■ of. affairs, and led.all the way, ginning by a length; head 'separating ■■■ second: arid;: -third, Time, liiiin. 30 2-ssec./: ■'. : ; ""•■ . -'■'.■".■ .. ."•-. JANUARY HANDICAP, of .1(10 sovs ; sec ■:■ npd horse 15, soys.';, .'.thud/ 10 sovs. •:J~ .Seven;; furlongs.'..".•;■•■.• ! ':'. ; : .." ;Mr. : '■'$; M'Gre&vy's br:. ni; Voetgariff, > ••■.:' by> San Fran—Ngaio,.' 4yrs,'," Bst. ;/':llb: T (E. Lowe) 1 The HonV-J. D. Ormond's Idealism, , . •::: 7al;, ■:.;......: ...;....;..;: (W; Kirk) 2 Mr.' A.' J: Ellingham's Glissade; ?st: '~ ■ ,11b, : ,; K..,.;...;....;.....;.;, (Jv Sceats):' 3 -Also 'started:. Wimmera>: 85t....81b.; Spate,' 75t.:.101b: : 'and -As teriskV- ? 6st,'; 71b. ■ shot -.Id , the front' as soon. ' p's•.. the, barrier,, vent up "with Glissade ; in iirtmodiate attendance and Idealism viiext, This order wae continued to ~'tjie' home bend ■.■'..when Yoetgang ranged . alongside toe •leaders, put : in- a strong .-rtinj-' 1 and won by: ii : length,.. Glissade.' just, losing ■second : place to - Idealism. Time,-lmin, aeseo'.':',* A- pro test on -the, ground ;'of;. inconsistent running ! was entered -'against the winner, but was not sustained.. :..

GREYMOUTH J.C, MEETING

THE CONCLUDING DAY (By Teleptreph— Press Aesoclatiftn ) Groymouth, January 3 The concluding day's ovents of the Greymouth Jockey Club's Suramei meet )ng (;ook placo in boautiful weather, Ihe attendance was large, the Hqn R M Kenzio and party being amongst tho victors liio sum of X 12.582 was passed through the totahs-vtor, as against .£10,389 last year- an inorease of 2193 Tho racing also was good Results wero as iollow — BLiCJtBALL HANDICAP-Merchant-man, 1, King Trj, 2, Supplement, 3 Ito and Glonspnng were scratched A good race. Time, lniin 5 15sec HANDICAP-Ito, 1, Bless bok 2, l Mangrove, 3 Montreal, Investment, Runanga, and Aunt Sally were scratched Won by a length Time, lmin 9 2 ssec GREY VALLEY HANDICAP -Nordoff, 1, White Cockade, 2, Lawn Koso, 3 North Pole and first View were scratched A 6plondid race Won bj a head lime, lmin 54 4-ssec MATAI HACK HANDICAP -Nordoff, 1, Aunt Sally, 2, Benzine. 3 North Polo was scratched Won easily Time, lmin 33scc / TELEGRAPH HANDICAP -Contingent, 1, Ito, 2, Claymore, 3 Tho only starters Won by a length Time, lmm 12sec. HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP.-De Witte, 1; King Try, 2; Runanga, , 3. Benzine was scratched. Won with plenty to spare. Time, lmin. 47sec. i NEW YEAR HANDICAP.-Montreal, 1; Contingent, 2; View, 3. Boutade also started. A good finish. Time, lmm. 19 3-ssec. • FAREWELL- HANDICAP.-Glonspring, 1; Claymoro, 2; Divorce, 3. Federal and Supplement were scratched. 'Time, 51 2-sbec.

STRATFORD RACES

CONCLUDING DAY'S RESULTS Stratford, January 3 Tho second day of tho Stratford meet ing wa< held in lino weather, and there was a largo attendance The follow iu o aio the results — TOIs.O WBLIXR HVNDICU? l si\ furlough —Starboard, 9st 71b, 1, lo <.oti, lOst 51b, 2, Paul, 9st Mb, 3 Also started Redwing, 9 t 91b , Valontine, Sst 101b , Porn aid, Bst 2lb>, Hakihu, Bst , and Waihnpa, Bst Won comfortably / lime, lmin 17sec CARDirr STAKES Tour furlpngs and a half—Contralto, 1. St Venton, 2, Speedy Meg, 3 Also started Golden Dream, Howler, Solemn, Vooa, Stew aid ess, fat Arnard, Whana, Lord Lea, Prancei, and Whito Seal. Won easily. Time, 56 2-Sscc DOMINION HANDICAP. One mile —Lady Menschikoff, 7st 131b, 1, Tepuia, 7St 131b, 2, Wee Trinket, 7st 9lb, i Also started Astraea, Bst 71b, and Golden Eagle, Brt 41b Won by a long t> ck, a head separating second and thn 1 'liino, lmin 45 2-ssee .COUNTY HACK HANDICAP Seven furlong?—Tam Glen, 7st 81b, 1, Silvn, 7bt 71b, 2, Scarlet Woman, 6st 71b,, 3 Also started Dolce, Sst Mb , Redwing, 7st Mb , Shining Stai, 7st , Tsushimi, 6st 121b , and Rojal Star, 6st 71b Wou by a length. Time, lmin. 30sec. MAKURI HURDLES. One mile and'a half —Maggie Paul, 9st. 21b., 1; Kauna, 9st 91b., 2; Anemone, lOst. 91b., 3. Also started: Whimper, lflst, 131b.; Drudgery, 9st 131b.; Marutoa, 9st. 21b,; Gunstock, 9st, and Utiku, 9st. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min. 53sec. LADIES' ' PURSE. Six furlongs. - Hying Cloud, lOst. 51b., ■1; Handsome Paul, LOst., 2; St. Venton, lOst. 61b., 3. Also started: Life, lOst. 71b.; Clemency, lOst 71b.; Overdraft, lOst. 21b.; Lord Lea, lO&t , and Sedgemoor, lOst, Won easily. Time, lmin. 19 l-ssec. JNGURE HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs—Billington, 6st. 131b., 1; Laly Heiome, 7st. 91b., 2; Valentine, 7st. Mb., 3 Also started: Te Roti, 9st. slb."A close finish. Time, lmin. 4scc. _ ( FINAL HANDICAP.' Six furlo'ngs.Lethean, 7st. 91b., 1; Kareroa, 9st., 2. 'lhese were the only, starters. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 15 2-ssec. , (

PLUMPTON PARK TROTTINGMEET; > IMG. Christchurch,' January 3. The following are tho results'of'the final day's raoing. of tho Pluuipton Park Trotting Club's meeting:— ' PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP,, (harness) Two miles—Rosalie, 1; Mine Yet, 2; Ferira, 8. Time, sm.irf. 21 Wsec. , ' LADIES' BRACELET (harness).' jOne, mile and a half.-Ohilde Beldron,' lj Marilla, 2; Rosalie, 3. Timo, 4min. 18 1-Ssec. CHAMPION HANDICAP (harntss).Prijice Warbeck, 1; Al Franz, 2; Verax, 3. Tiirie, tain. 18 4-sseo. HORNBY HANDICAP (saddle). T.wo miles.—Bell Car, 1; Roseneath, 2j Pansy, 3. Time, ,4min. 52 2-sscc. ADVANCE HANDICAP (harness). Ono mile.—Wild Wove, 1; Leonore, 2. Ruby S. waa first past the post, but a protest was lodged against her on the ground of interference, and was-upheld by tho stewards, the raco going to Wild Wave. Tune, 2min. 25seo. MIDDLETON HANDICAP (saddle). Two miles.—Storm, 1; Laudervalo, 2; Rosebery, 3. Time, imin. 57 l-ssec. TELEGRAPH ' HANDICAP (harness). Ono mile—Age&emos, 1; Vorax, 2; Elector, 3. Time, 2min. 21 'l-ssec. AU REVOIR HANDICAP (saddle). Ono mile.—Ned Egan, 1; Blue Boy, 2; Scottish Mao, 3. Timo, 2inin. 21 l-ssec. A protost on tho' giound of inconsistent running against the winner )vas, dismissed.

MIRAMAR_PONY WEIGHTS. Tho following are tho nominations and weights lor tho first day of tho Wellington Pony and Galloway Racin- Club's mooting, to bo held on Saturday next:— BROOKLYN HANDICAP. Fivo furlongs and a half.—Flying Wind, list. 21b.; ilytre, 10st. 81b.; Paul Beaver, 10st. 21b.j Swallow, 9st. Sib. ; Sunshine, Ost. 21b.; Billy, Bst. 121b.; Miss Ivy, 9st.; Sirrah, Sit. lOlb.j Ciscoroso, Bst. 21b.; Merring, Bst, 21b. . MAIDEN HANDICAP. • Four furlongs mid a half.-Torrent, Bst. 101b.; SftS, Bst. 9lb.j Doarest, Bbt. 91b.; , Bobs, Bst: 21b.; Gipsy Girl, Bst.j Mahaku, Bst. WELLINGTON CUP HANDICAP. Six fitilongs.—Gold Cup, list. lOlb.j Wharckoa, lOnt. 81b.; Petronel, lOst. 51b.; Anglican, Ost. 121b.; Swallow, Ost. lib.; Picotco, Bst, lOlb.j and Ourlot, Bst. . Gib. i

SETTLERS' HANDICAP., Fdur furlongs.—Wee Nannie, - Ost." . 101b.;- Miss liuby, 95t..31b.j Axitc, 9st. 31b.; Firefly, Ost.; Trixie, Bst. 31b.; Sail, Bst.-.31b.; Miss Kiiig, Bst.; and Dumps, Bst. .. NEWTOWN HANDICAP.-' Five furlongs and- a half.—Fly.ing Wind, list. 2ib:; Mytre,-. 10st. .. 8lb.; Swallow, . flst. 51b.; Sunshihe,-9st. 21b.; Miss Ivy, Ost.; Billy, Bst:l2!b.; Sirrah,, Bst. 101b.; Ciscqrose,'Bst. and Merrins, Bst. 21b.,, ; TRAMWAY HANDICAP. longs. and a-half.-Gpld Cup,-list: 121b.; Petronil.-llsUrlb'.; Flying Wind; lust/ 81b.; : Moata/lOst;;.' Anglican, Ost. 101b:j l*iul 'Beaver, '9st.; 71b.; ■ Mermaid, 9st. !l!b.; Axite,' Bst, 131b.; Paul, Bst.-"--51b.; St. Flora; ■ Bst.'; Jterrimami, Bst.;' and ;lukerman,.Bst." u ..''.■. • ■■'. Acceptances-,for the Wellington Cup and- Tramway- Handicap close to-morrow. (Wednesday), at 'noon;': \ . ' '■V. ; ■AUSTRALIAN RACING. -:./ By Tploßrapu-Press Aespciation-popyrieht. ■ V ' ;'. ■'~' '..'Melbourne.-January;'B.,,. '■ Waihukujmade a.poor: snowing in,tho New Year's Hurdle UaceatJ'lemingtou.: Vindqwrie and Consulate were Killed.in the/ Steeplechase,-but- their; riders were uninjured../.'--,/,.,..- ■ : >. ..'■.' ; ; -.;/ •-i-.v : - -';-;'> ■: Nominations for all events except Trial Hack (first:day), and;-.-Maiden Scurry (second day); on the:programme for• the Foxton annual meeting on January,■' 2% and 24, close at 2 p.m. on Thursday next.