THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1002, 17 December 1910, Page 7

THE TURF.

... ; ; ' CHRISTCHURCH" RAciNG CLUB'S MEETINC.

(By Tekirr.iph.—r r es3 Association.) '■ mr : v;.. Chrlstohurch, December 16. Tho,Ch-ristchurch Racing Club's sum'mer -meeting opened at Canterbury Park under, very weather, conditions.. Bain fell during the; night and continued jWthout.'intermission all day, making the, going , very lieavy. The attendance was-considerably affected and tie , totalisator. investments dropped fr0m;.£3743 10s; to £2362 10s.. Thirteen bookmakers wero -.licensed • at , fifteen' guineas. The following are the results; MAIDEN PLATE, of. 60 soys. Seven furlongs^—Crown Derby, Bst; 21b., 1; Izduhar, 7st. 131b., 2; Puaka, 7st. 131b., 3..: Also started: Inland,- 9st. 21b.; The Cornet,, Bst. 111b.; Acrostic, Bst. 21b.; Gilt Edge, 7st. 131b.; King Gama, 7st. • 131b._Won four lengths. Time, lmin. 84'4-osec. '

NURSERY HANDICAP, of'Bo sovs. Four; furlongs.—Query, Bst. 41b,, ,1; Oratava,: 7st. 21b., 2; Byron, ,Bst. 21b., : Also' started:' Pliobos, ,7st. 121b.j Glenroy, 7st. 121b.; Khamsin, 7sfc. lllb.'; Pleasure Bent, 7st. 71b. Won by. three, lengths." Time, 502-ssec. "DOMINION HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. .One mile and a quarter — Coroniform, 85t.,'.21b., 1; Genius, 7st; 21b., 2Rose Noble,- Bsfc. 111b., 3. Also StartedOutlander,. Sst. 31b..; Lady, Reina,7st. 101b. Won comfortably by 'half : a., length. Time, 2min. 14sec. .' ' SPRINGSTON WELTER HANDICAP, .of 70 sovs. One mile.—Grand Slam, lOst. 31b., 1; Gold Braid, 9st. 91b., .2; Mumura< Bst. 91b., 3. Also .started: Merry Lass, 9st. 21b. ;■ Milo. &t.;;4lb.'i Nightlight, Bst. 41b: 1 Won by A'length. Time, lmin. 51sec. HORNBY. HANDICAP TROT, of 70 ■ovs:* One mile;—Success,,9sec., lOri■*ardy 9sec., 2;, Ned Corbett,' ssec'., ,3. Also started: Imperial Polly, ser.; Mill-' ■wood, osec.; Prince Watbeck, ssec. • Frederick, 7sec.Troubadour, lOsec.: Jackaroo, llsec.;' Lady Linton, llsec.: Cora' Lynn, 12seo. -.Won by , three Serigths'. Time, 2min. 282-ssec.-FLYING HANDICAP, of 80 ;.,sovs-. Bis 1 furlongs.—Queen of Spades,. 7st; ' 71b.j..1j Clanmena', 6st. 91b., 2; Fasnakyle, Bst. 51b., 3. Also started:. -Busjland, 8st v 61b.; Federal, Sst. 21b. "Won by a length and a half. Time, lmin. 20sec. r MIDDLETON HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs.'- Nine furlongs.—Sant Rosaleer, 6sUllftV 1; Giovanni, 6st.'7lb., 2; Hmeraboy, r Bst." 111b., 3. .'Also:started.: Kilt's, .'Bst. l31b:;-Master - Paul,: 7st. 81b. ;• Farley Grove, 6st. 91b.; Romany Slaid, 6stl • 71b.; Gold , Coin, - 6st. '71b! Won' by. three■ lengths. Time, 2min'. : Asec. . '■ I-.

AVON HANDICAP, ' of 60 sovs. Seven furlongs.—All Guns, Bst. 91b., 1: Boutade, Bst. 121b., 2; Medallist, Bsfc. 81b.,, 3. Also, started: Passion, Bst. 81b:Zetland, 7st." 71b.; Nithsdale, 7st. 71b.<: Armstrong,' 7st.-;. Silver Bullet. 6st. 111b.; Monkey Puzzle, 6st. 101b.: Canterbury, fist. 71b'. Won by. a'neck. Time.flmin. 354-osec. ;.

ACCEPTANCES-FOR SECOND DAY. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) . , Christchurch, December; 16. - The following are tho acceptances for the second day of the Christcburclr Racing Club's meeting:—'-. •'••• - - - . ; '.- MIDLAND WELTER HANDICAP, of :70- sovs. Seven! 10st.v91b.; Grand. Slam, lOst. 71b.; Gold Braid, -9st.- 31b. j. Zetland, Sst. 131b.; Merry. Lass," Sst. 51b.; .Montreal, : Bst. 41b.-;--Probable,-'",Bst: f - 31b*.; ; "Southern; CroSSi Tsfc;- 71b.; ■Mumilj'a; l ß.st.' l ; R"<sjnfiiy J 'Hb'.-j'lnlarid, 7feV:7lb;'':' () ";'' of! Sop: sovs.'" One 'milo and . a N0b1§,;.85t.,.81b.; -..Martine,.,,Sst., 61b. : ; 'Slam,' Bst. '21b'.; Medallist,. 7st. ,131BJ;'i Geniiisj , 7stV . 10ib.,; • Jfasnakyle,. .7si. ,9)b'.*;'Puaka,,.6st.-71b. i SPREYDoN HACK HANDICAP, of 70. sovsV-.-. One-,milo.—Aunt Sally, 9st; 21b.; j -Umeraboy, Bst. .131b.-; ■; Flambeau,. Bst.,: 91b: : -;--Nithsdale; 'Bst. 61b\ ;• Master Piulj 7st. 101b.; Obligate, 7st. 31b.: Milo,7st.; Sapience, 6st. 121b.; Gold Coin;' 6st. 71b". ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Five'furlongs.—All Guns, 9st. ; 61b. ; Formless, 9st;' lib. ; ■ Queen of Spades, - Bst. 81b.; Busyland; Bst.:. ,71b.;. Rock FerryJ7st.'9lb.; Perm,; 7st:' '71b;; Clanmen'a;' 7st'.; Lily White, 7st.; Manchester, 6st. 131b; j Silver Bullet„6st; 101b: ; Armstrong, 6st. lOlb;; Bolt from * the Blue, 6st. 71b. • ■ ; ' '■'• FAREWELL HANDICAP," of 60 sovs. One- mile.—Outlander, :Bst. ,101b.; Zet-; land, 7st. ,101b.; Probable, 7st.;'Monkey Puzzle, -6st. 111b.; Giovanni, 6st. 101b.

TEMPLETON HANDICAP TROT, of 70 sovs.: sor.; Bell Car^sec.; Royal Ribbon, ssec. ; Prince Warfekj' ssec..; 'Ripon Child,; : 7sec. ; Onward,- 9sqc. ; Myra Warbeck, lOsec.; Troubadour,- llsec.; Ticket, , Usee.-; Erina,..l2sec. • ■.■■jr' .' ■ KINDERGARTEN HANDICAP. Fivo furlongs.—Query, 9st.; ■ Tannhausor,, Bst.-'Blb.;.Muircock,:'Bst. lib.; Swordplay, 7st. 101b.; Oratava, 7st.- 21b.; Pleasure. Bent, 6st. 71b.

i ■ MANAWATU B.C. ACCEPTANCES. : Vtßj^-Telcgraph—Press Association.! : Palmerston, Deceinijer 16,;; V ' . : The;following acceptances' have been' V received for the first day of tho' Manawatu Christmas meeting and Manawatu .r ' Cnp:— '• ■ - ' ,'i • ACCEPTANCES. :' TIUITEA HANDICAP, of 125' sovs. Five furlongs.—Lord Soult, 9st. 61b.; Warsong, Bst, 131b.; Naumai, Bst, 131b.-; v Ascalon, 7st. 111b.; Killaloo, 7st.' 71b. ;• Big Blast, Cst. 71b. ; Lady' Doris, 6st. 71b. . ' > ■ . SUMMER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One 'mile.—North East, 9st.; Sand- ' stream,Bst. 81b.; Sir Antrim, Bst. 51b.; . IrArmij*.' Bst;' 51b.; Tiptoe, 75t.121b.; Goodwin Park, 6st. 91b.; Teotano, 6st. -: 71b.-; : Mataari, 6st. 7Lb.'; First Battery. 6sc. 71b. • . . HIGHDEN HACK HANDICAP, of „,v 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Merry Frank, rV ' 9st. 91b.; Gold Battery, : 9st;; Rill, Bst." t'-?: 41b:; Lady Moutoa, 'Bst.- 31b.- ; Singer, v.; 7st. 131b.; Negative, 7st. 71b.; Deploy, '■A 7st. ; 71bii;-- Golden Ag«, 7st-. •• 7]b.; Gladiole, 7st. 71b!.; Turna, 7st. "Sib.; r?, Ahuapaj, 6st. 101b.; Seaweed, 6st. 71b.; . Vesuvius, 6st. 71b; . ' AWAPUNI HANDICAP, qf lotf sbrs. Sixfiitfongs.—BoaneTges, . 9st. 31b. ;. St. .Bill, Bst.; Warsong, . ,131b.; ,}SV' Sea QueMi,:''7.st. 81b.Mon Ami,;, Ost; 1 . 131b. ; Moree, 6st. 71b. TERRACE HACK i WELTER HAN- '(■; ' DICAI',; of 100 sovs.' ' One, mile. —Pas- / sive," : 9st.; ,91b.; San .Lass, 9st..', 91b,; •A Master' liaddo, Bst. 131b;; Coritour, : r Est! 101b. ; Leofenter, Bst. 101b.; : Morry ; Lawn., Bst. 91b.; ; Bprcola. Bst. • 81b.;. .• Mediterranean, BstV. Gib. ;• Negative, Bst. ■51b..;;.ira, : ;Sst. Sib.; Floater, Bst,'-.61b;; - Raiigikapua, Bst. 31b.; Kauroa, , Bst. ;' :31b.; Stevens, Bst.Serenity, Bst.; Belle Amie, Bst. ' $ « HIjiITANGI WELTER HANDICAP, if; of 120 , sovs. Seven, furlongs.—Flincot, . 9st. 51b.; Ballyshamion, Bst. ,131b. ; f?S. , Tiria.'Toay Bst. 111b."; Jlarto'ii, Sst. 101b. ; . ..Toaiiga, Bst. 91b'.*;. Thetis,. Bsfc.V-8lb.; . Stratlihioira, ,7sfc. 131b.; Midiah, 7st. ;H ""'l2lb, Splash, --Ist; 71b.; Captain, 7st. :\ . 71b... ' ; . ' ,: : , : ' SiA'NAWATU CUP;- HANDICAP, .of 500.;ispvs.. One -mile. and. ii- half.— fe : Sandsfcream, 9s't.; Iranui, !\Sst,, 131b;; & ' ': Raupa'raba,,Bst. 9H>.; Mendip, Bft. 91b.; "A Sir Antrim, Bst. 41b/; jle-rrivonia; Bst. '• : 31b;; ; '.Tiptoe; Bst. 21b.; ,Vi„ 7st,. 131b.; Higlideii; '7st. 51b. ;' Marto.ii,- 7st. j; Teotane/.,75t. ;>.Master. Laddp,' 7st;First • • Gst. 71b. ' FINAL PAYMENTS PAISIERSTON -NORTH!STAKES.— • Mr. D. "Buick's ... Vibration-; . Mr.' J. e Buckley's Dearest;' Sir Geo'.' Clifford's

Madam Madcap; Mr. G. P. Donnelly's Gold Bond ; Sir. G. P. Donnelly's Golden Ball; Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Peirene; "Mr. : Highden's" Polymorphous; "Mr. Highden's" Boanerges; Mr. W. T. Hook's Excel; Mr. T. H. Lowry's IColiinoor-; Mr. J. Monk's Gipsy Belle; Sir. J. C.- Montefiore's Cordon Rouge—St. Cyr mare colt; Mr. R. A. M'Donald's Hermia; Hon. J. D. Ormond's Forrnby; Hon. _J. D. Ormond's Bootle ; Mr. R. Vi ■ Pnterson's Penates; Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's Sunburnt; Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's and G. D. Greenwood's A'lceAdmiral; Mr. E. J. Watt's ICilcheran— Savannah colt; Mr. M. 51. Ellerton's Ebonite; Mr. F. S. Easton's Sir Laddo —Cecilo colt. ENTRIES. TRIAL PLATE. Seven furlongs.— Domiton, Lorraine, Beacon, Wee Roso, Parewanui, Brown Trout, Allurement, Passadene, The Rover, First Water, L-adrone. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. (By Telcßraph.—Presa Association.) Auckland, December, 16.« The following are the ftnal payments and acceptances iff connection with the Auckland Racing Club's summer meeting:—' Final Payments.. - AUCKLAND CUP. . 1 st. lb. ' ' St. lb; Diabolo ...... 8 13 John 7 0 Bridge -v 8 11" Advocate; .- 7 0 Sedition .... 8 2, Manapouri .6.9 Kopu .:.... 7-10 Prophet .... 6.9 Waimangu 1 9 Dunborve 6 7 Sir "Prize ... 7 3 Goldfinder .. 6 7 Paisano. ... ? 1 ' 36th G.N. DERBY. — Gold&nder; Birkdale, Formby, Danube, Domino; King Sonlt, Master Theory, Antoinette; Dearest." G;N. FOAL STAKES.— Sylverlyte, Malwa, Sea Pink, Miscount,- Midnight Sun, Orton, Peirene, Miss Winsome, Culprit. 16th ROYAL STAKES.—Antoinette, Sharpshooter, Tenterhoo I .;' Countermine, La Reina, Polymorphous, Dearest, Kakama, Miss Winsome, Formby, Woe Olga, Danube, Orton, Peirene, Sunburnt, Culpriji, .King Troizo, Our Queen, Sylverlyte,. Glad Tidings, Sea Pink, Midnight Sun; Acceptances. ROBINSON HANDICAP—CuIIinan, lOst. 31b.; Soultoria, 7st. 131b.; Flying Soult, 75t.\121b.; - Captait Soult, 7st. 81b.; Elegance, 7st. 71b.;, Duma, .7st. 61b.; Master Wairiki, 7st. 61b.; Erin, 7st. 61b.; Lloyds, 7st. 21b.; Scotch, 7st.; Maxwell, 7st.; Hamadryad, 6st. 131b.; Blue Mountain, 6st. 121b.; Presently; 6st. 121b.; Goodwin Sands, 6st. 121b.; Lady Betty, 6st. 121b.; La Reina, 6st. 121b.; Mary Anne, 6st. 121b.; Wee Olga, 6st. 121b'.; Strathrose,' 6st. 121b. TRIAL HANDlCAP.—Sharpshooter, Bst, 8lb.; Domino, Sst. 21b.; Antoinette, Bst'. 21b.; Miss Mischief, Sst. lib.; Swimming Belt, Bst.; Morecambo, 7st. 121b.: Tattoo, 7st. lllb.; Ballyheigh, 7st. 81b.'; Tanekaha, 7st. 81b. ; -Iney,'7st. 61b.; Lady Frances, 7st. 21b.; Admiral Soult, 6st, lllb.; First Wairiki,. 6st. ,91b. -

NURSERY HANDICAP.—Orton, Bst. 121b.; Tranquil, Bst. 81b.; Hemisphere, Bst. 81b.; Malwa, Bst. 21b.; Sylverlyte, Bst.; Cloudy Dawn, 7st. 71b.; Treize, 7st, 31b.; Royal Irish, 7st.'3lb.; Goldsizo, 7st: lib.; Lady Gluten, 7st., lib.; "Worcester, 6st. 121b.: Solitude, fist.- 121b,.; Condamine, fist. 101b..;; Kaween, • 6st. 71b. . . ;

CHRIST.MAS HANDICAP.-' — Lady Medallist, 9st. 61b.; Woodhey, Bst. 91b.; Santa. Rosa, Bst. 71b.; Uranui, Bst. 71b.; Sir Artcgal, Sst. 61b.; Wauchope, Bst. 41b.; Antoinette, :'Sst,! (,11b.; „clliss Mischief, Bst.; -Tattoo, , '>7st.+rlolK , ';i..Ta i i. ;ijiainupo, 7st. 81b.M;,',Sea.rJ?lf i;i .7sti!Jlb.j 'T:ney, 7st. 51b.; Gdrom'anS'el.-x'Hi. 5 21te§: Master Theory, 7st. lib,; Mariapouri, 7s£.; Dazzling, 6st. 121b.; Master Wsiriki, Cst. 71b. DUNEDIN SUMMER MEETING. (By , Telegraph—Press Association.! . Dunedin, December 16. The following are tho. acceptances for the first day of the Dunedin summer meeting:— , ' SUMMER HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One, mile and three-quarters. —Master Paul, 12st. 81b.; Stayboy,

SUMMER HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One, mile and three-quarters. —Master Paul, 12st. 81b.; Stayboy, list. 51b.; Jack Ashore, lOst. 51b.; Erl King, 9st. 111b.; Royal Shell,,9st.; and Full of Trumps, 9st. — , SALISBURY' HANDICAP, of 100 ,soys. Seven, furlongs.—Umeraboy; Ost. 61b.; Armstrong, Bst. 91b.; Frivollitti, Bst: 21b.; Optimeform, Sst..; Puro Gold, _7st. 81b.; Wansbcck, 7st. 71b.; and- , Simon Pure, 7st. 71b. '■ DUNEDIN HANDICAP, of ISO sovs. Five furlongs.— I Tannhauser, Bst. Sib.; Biarritz, 7st. 131b.; Daringdale, 7st. 91b. ; Glenroy, 7st. 91b.; Spoj'bank, 7st. 81b.; Shepherdess filly, 7st; 81b:; Landlady, 7st. 81b.; and Pleasure Bent, 7st. 41b. v . . ■

OTAGO HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Outlander, Sst. ■ 91b.; Adjudge, Bst.- olb.; Waiju, Bst. 31b.; Boutade, 7st. 131b.; Adage, 7st. 101b.; Cronstadt, 7st, 101b.; King Post, 7st. 91b.; Office Girl, 7st. 71b.; Astraklian, 7st.; and Redmond, Ost. 71b. ■ FEDERAL HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. ! Six ; furlongs.—Obsono,. 'Bst.: 131b.; Scotch Plaid, Bst. 41b.; Fasnakyle, Sst. ; San Sovero, Sst.; Officious, -7st. 101b.; Kostroma, 7st. 31b.; Gapon, fist.-131b.; .Rock Ferry, 6st. 111b.; Armstrong, 6st. 101b.; and Rod Morn, 6st. 71b. CAVERSHAM HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six. furlongs.—-Manillus, 9st. 131b.; Umeraboy, 9st. 121b.; Palette, 9st, 91b.; Oblong, 9st. 91b.; Tho Cornet, Bst. 131b.; Achray, Bst. 111b.; Frivollitti, Sst. 81b.; Ideate, Bst. 51b.; John'Bunyan, Sst 31b.; Firebell, Bst.; Larkspur, Bst.;. Lady De Vere, Sst.; Clearhead, Bst.; and Mailed Fist, Sst. OTOKIA WELTER HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. . One mile.—Boutade, lOst. 31b.; Adage, 9st. 91b.; King Post, 9st. 81b;; Fasnakyle, 9st. 81b.; Office Girl, 9st. 31b.; Linda, 9st. lib.; Cuirosettia, Bst. 111b.; Efskine, Sst. 31b.; Pinul, Bst.; and Redmond, Sst. TRIAL STAKES, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Wahsbeck, Bst. 31b.; Cocoon, Sst: 31b.; Larkspur, Bst. 31b.; Buff Gauntlet, Bst. 21b.; Alto, Bst. lib.; Pure Gold, Sst. lib.; Izdubar, 7st. 131b.; Clearhead, 7st. 131b:; Puaka,'7st. 131b.; Arariea, 7st. 111b.; and Musette filly, 7st, 111b. " . . . J .'.

THAMES SUMMER MEETINC. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) . , Thames, December 16. ' The following are tho acceptances for .the first dav!s racing of the Tliames summer meeting postponed to Tuesday, December 27: — MAIDEN HANDICAP. Five 'furlongs.—Miss Livonia, 9st.; Miss Ada, Bst. 101b.; Maroon and Black, Sst. 71b.; Romantic, 7st. 131b.; Lady Cuirassier, 7st. 121b.; Columbia, 7st. 121b.; Watcli--cliain, 7st. 101b.; Leafiro, 7st. 01b.';'Tim Dolan, 7st.. 71b. . FIRST HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters—Rangihaeta, lOst. 101b..: Bully, lOst. 21b.; Kaiwaka, 9st. 131b.; Art, 9st. 51b.; llatarere, Ost. 51b.; Arcadia, Ost. GOLDFIELD CUP. Olio mile and , a quarter.—Explosive, Bst. Olb.; Jena, Sst. 31b. ; Zinnia, 7st. 131b.; Waiotahi, 7st. 911).; Fraulein, 7st. lib.; Taiaha, 7st.; Tip, 6st. 131b.; Napenape, .fist. 131b. . - BOROUGH HANDICAP. Five fur-longs.-.—Dogger Bank, 9st. 61b.; Lady French. Sst.; Impulsive, Sst. 81b.; Frontino, 7st. Sib.; Gojdwin, 7st.; Lowgarth, 7st.; Musterer, 7st.; Hesperian, 7st. FIRST .'STEEPLECHASE. . Two I miles and a half. —Capitol, |-12st. . 111b.; . Whatashot lOst. j 81b.; Ranana, Ost. ' 131b.; KaI nakata. Ost. 131b.; Laddie.. 9st.

111b.Rtbel, 9st. 91b.; Wkataroa, 9st;' 71b. : ; Romp, 9st-. 71b.; Lough Finn, 9st. "lb. ; Bonnie Jean, !)st. 71b.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Dogger Bnnli, 9st. 61b.; Impulsive, Bst., 81b.; Miss Livonia, 7st. 71b.; Frontino, 7st-. 71b.; Sir Rupert, 7st. 51b.; Watclichain, 7st. HACK HANDICAP. ' Seven furlongs.—Lady Cuirassier, 9st.; Bst. 121b.; St. Wood, Sst. 121b.; Sateen, Bst. 91b.;Watchchain,8st. 71b.; Field Glass, Bst. 61b.; Cuiraguess, Bst. Gib.; Report, Sst. 61b.; Hesperian, Bst. 41b.;, Stanley, Bst. 21b. •, Firefull, Sst.', Maid of Forest, Sst.; Tim Dolan, Sst. WELTER HANDICAP. One TOilo and 30 yards.—Zinnia, 9st. 8!b.; Waiotahi,. 9st. 61b.; Taiaba, Sst. 101b;Napeiiape," Bst. 91b.; Pip, Bst. 91b.

TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB'S MEETINC. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) New Plymouth, December 16. • The following aro the acceptances for tbo Taranaki Jockey Club's meeting:— STEWARDS' HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Prancer, Bst. 131b.; Solus, Sst. 111b.; Contralto, Bst.. 71b.; Shining Star, Bst. 71b.; Tam Glen, Bst.; Jackpin, Bst.; Sandy Paul, 7st. 131b.; Plantation, 7st. 121b.; Ngatiruanui, 7st. 71b.; Meroze, 7st. 71b.; Tetikura, 7st.; Miss Leonore, 7st.; Eastwind, 7st.; Con the Shaughran, 7st.

HURDLE HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—Claremont, lOst. 91b.; Kotaie, -lOst. 91b:; Golden Glow, lOst. 81b.; Paul, -lOst: 31b.; Otaraoa, 9st. 101b.; Clemency, 9st.. 101b.; Starlike/ 9st. LADIES' PURSE HANDICAP. One mile.—Rose Lake, list. 71b.; Cloudy Morn, lOst: 131b. 1 : Ambergris, lOst. lllb.; Silver Ciuse, lOst. 121b.; Bay Paul, lOst; 61b.; Mississippi, lOst. olb.; Rawinia, lOst.; Manukau, lOst.; Sir Tulloch, lOst.; Zante, lOst.; The Reiver, lOst-i

WELTER HAJSTDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Silva, -lOst. 71b.; Billington, lOst. 31b.; Sandy Paul, 9st. 91b;; Plantation, 9st. 91b;; Silver Spur, 9st-. 61b.; Meroze, 9st. 61b.; Rouge Dragoon, 9st;; The Reiver, 9st.

FLYING HANDICAP. Sis furlongs. —True' Shot, 9st.; Lady Menschikoff, Bst. lllb.; Golden Loop, Bst. 101b.; Shannon Lass, 7st. 121b.; Te R-oti, 7st. 121b.; Cyrene, 7st. 121b.; Mulga Bill, 7st. lllb.; Solus, 7st. 101b. - '

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. Ono mile and a quarter—Clemora, 9s't.; First Mate, Bst. lib.; Lethean, Sst. lib.; Uhlando, 7st. 91b.; Golden Eagle, 7st. 61b.;'Shannon Lass, 7st. 61b.; AVaitapu, ■7st. 61b.; Mallet, 6st. 131b.

General entries have been received 'as follow: —

'HUATOKI PLATE.—Sinn Fein, Sir Tulloch, Glen Tulloch, Mississippi, Jargon, The Reiver,.Matahu, llouge Dragoon, Silver Cluse, Old Maid, Mawakaha, Lady Mefo, Patriotic, Darby, Paul, Tetikura.

FIRST SCURRY—Prancer, Nukuliau, Kairoe, Pavo, Miss Leo'nore, Lady Loo, Ngatiruanui, Sir Tulloch, San Due, 'Lady Fran, Bow Bells, Bed Lupin, Sylvania, Valentine, Hinekorangi, Praefcctus, St..Prior, Lady Van.

SECOND . SCURRY.—Miss. Leonora, Sir Tulloch, Glen Tulloch, San Due, Lady Fran, Bow Bells, Makahu, Wild ;Lupin,' St:' Helena, Sylvania, Valentine, Old Maid,, Hiiiekorangi, Mawakaha, ;Lady. Mere, Praefcctus,' Contralto. ~

BOO.TLE SCRATCHED. (By Telegraph—Press Association.! Auckland, December 16. } ( .Bootlg .was. scratched for,all'engag<snmfents. at '.the,' -at. ,11'.40. ; a.m. to-day'. . s3 I ■ J . NOTES AND COMMENTS. ... (Br- Glencoe.] • By the Marama; which sailed yesterday, Lord Kelvin and tho unnamed full-brother' to - Advantage were shipped to Melbourne. They will go into S. Casey's stables at Caulfield. Several horses, have been nominated in different parts' of New Zealand for racing on New Year's Day- ,W r arsong is in at Bulls, Hastings, Tauherinikau, and Reefton; Outlanner at Dunedin and Bulls; Vi and Merry Lawn at Hastings and Tauherinikau'. -r ■ ~ it. team for.Ellerslie came up from the south yesterday; and were railed on . to Auckland' by. the extra mail, which commenced running last night. They were joined at Palmerston North by Sir Gtxi Clifford's team. The railway authorities, will havo a busy time next week forwarding the visiting horses for the A.R.C. Cup meeting. Tho respective teams belonging to Messrs. Watt and Lowry will leave Hastings to-day, and go on from Palmerston North to-morrow night. On Monday tho Porirua team will bo taken, and on Wednosday J-he trotters belonging to Mr. H. F. Nicoll will bo dispatched. Tho Porirua team for Auckland will consist of Lady Medallist, Diabolo, Swimming Belt, Gipsy Belle, and Tauira. Jenkins will ride tho , flat horses, while Crcar will be up on Tauira. ■ Crown Derby and Izdubar, who filled , first and second places in tht> Maiden event at Plumpton yesterday, .were backed in thiit order on tlie machine. The veteran Riccarton trainer, E. Cutts, arrived from Riccarton -yesterday morning with Big Blast. At Palmerston North ho took over Madam Madcap from H. Cutt.s, who tt;«n proceeded to Auckland with Sharpshooter, Countermine, True Knight, and Tenterhook. This quartet aro all very well, and have £ot through some serviceable work sinco being located at Awapuni. Visiting trainers are already' flocking to Awapuni with, their teams for tho forthcoming- meeting. Amongst l tho latest to arrive ■ are the Blenheim trainers, D! -Wilkinson with Synapsis, and B. Keeper- with Dauuton and Negative. . If Polymorphous shows up well in the Palmerston North Stakes, it _ is quite likely that his trainer, G. Price, will decido to send him to Auckland for the .Royal.Stakes, which .aro to-be run on tho third day of the meeting. If this turns'out to bo the case, Allurement and Boanerges will probably, be allowed to drop out oE their Raugitikei engagements. ~ That promising liglit-weight, C. Emerson, will have the mount on the Higli-den-owned- horse- Allurement m the Maiden event at the Manawatu meeting on Fridav next. Ho will proceed to Aucldand tho same' night, and will ride at ElVrslie throughout the A.R.C. meeting.. - . ' J Peachey, who has been associated with F. Tillev, of Fordell, during the last few months, has left the latter s stables, ■ and will take over the horses trained by W. Price, at Wanganui. The latter,. who occupies a very prominent position in the winning joekics list, will probably hand in his . trainer s license and- devote himself entirely to ; riding. ' . By advertisement in this issue tho ; Wellington Racing Clul) notify owners that nominations for all events excepting the Trial Plate, Disposal Stakes, and Selling Plato close at 9 p.m. on 1 Monday next with the secretary, Mr. 1 A.. E. AVhytc, at tho club offices in 1 Featherston Street. . .Messrs. Abraham and Williams, Ltd., of Palmerston North, advertise in this issue a list of thoroughbreds, to bo of- ' fered at auction by them on Saturdaj ' next, Th'o youngsters are-the property of Mr. G. F„ Jloove, of Bushy. Park ' stud, and of. Mr. Paul, Hunter, of l'oraugahau. Both . are breeders in .. a 1 large way, and know what buyers rei- quire.. The' .is sending foui • youngsters-into the ring, repi-esenting ■ tho. well-known , sires Achilles, JKilcbcron, ■ Kontnuoy. und Sweet Simon. Tlie

youngsters frofn the I'orangaliau stud are all by Mr. Hunter's oivil stallion Renown, from'well-bred mares. Mr. R. \Y. Short, secretary of the Hutfc Vailed Trotting Club, lias an announccmcut in this issue, intimating that aceoptances for the lioxing Da.v meeting close on Monday night, at i) o'clock. '

Mr. IC, J. Watt's team for lie .Auckland meeting, which leaves Hastings today in charge of T. I)\ Quinlivan, will consist of Midnight Sun, Bridge, Theodore, Winning l'ost, and Maori King. At the same time, Mr. T. H.-Lowry's pair, Cullinan and Sea pink] will go in charge of P. Davis.. ._ . Mr, H-. Whitney will have.a team of four horses to carry his colours during the Christmas meetings. Turna was not seen at his "best oil the hard going at Woodville, and, in. tho past, has shown a marked partiality for the. heavy tracks. Almapai is again hitting out very freely, but fails to see out more than five furlongs. Mediterranean has just come in again after a short spell, and Odessa is a big over-grown colt that wants time. .

Crown .Derby and Izdubar, hoth of whom ran into money in the Maideti Race at Plumpton yesterday, were sold at auction last month at the close of the C.J.C. carnival. Both were starting in their new owners' colours for tho first time, and they will therefore have every reason to feel pleased with their purchases. . ... ...

The principal winner at " the C.R.C. meeting yesterday was Coroniform. As his name implies, he is by Multiform, andj judging, by.,his efforts of late, bu has inherited some .of his sire's great galloping powers.. It will be remembered that Coroniform, a very ..hot favourite, won the Otaio Plato at the C.J.C. Cup meeting. What appears like turning out a useful member of Mr. 6. Murray-Aynsley's Riccarton teairf is the two-year-olil Query. Tho big'chestnut showed promising form at Riccarton, and, yesterday, succeeded in winning the Nursery Handicap at Plumpton. Oratava and Byron, both of which are trained at Yaldhurst, wero in the places. Tho Christehurch Racing Club's Summer meeting will be concluded to-day.

What with Mnnawatu, Ashhurst, Auckland, Bulls, Tauherinikau, Hastings, Porangahau, Taranaki, Thames, Dunedin, and Reefton before them, racegoers will have a ratlier large fortnight's racing sport during .the" holidays! Wellington followers of the sport will be principally interested .in ill© Awapuni and Taulierinikan -'fixtures, which can be visited from the Empire city and home again the-same night. & ; . • t . HACIMG FIXTURES. ' Dec. 17—Christqhurch B.C. Summer. Deo. 23, 26. and 27—Manawatu R.C. Summer. Dec. 2G and 27—Dunedin J.C. Summer. Dec. 2G and 27—Taranaki J.C. Christmas. Dec. 26, 29, and Jan. 2.and 3—Auckland R.C. Summer. ' ' Dec. 28—Ashhurst-Pohangina R.C. Annual.. Jan. 2 and 3—'Wairarajm R.C. Summer. Jan. 2 and 3—Rangitikei R.C. Summer, =========