THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1011, 29 December 1910, Page 7

THE TURF.

)-■ ;. ; V — —♦ ' ASHHURST ANNUAL MEETING. VI WINS THE CUP. GOOD RACE FOR '.THE -GUINEAS. * - (By, Telegraph.—Press Association.! ti, Polnjerston North, December 28. ■ „ J 1 *®" 1 " for 1910 was concluded to- • far as the Manawatu district is ' , the almu al meeting of the r Ashhurst-Pohaugina Racing Club. Ihe . meeting was most successful, the glorious weather contributing largely to ® J ras ' a l fl rge attendance, : an,d bettipg ivas brisk, £8237. being put tiTough the machine, as against wl s ?"' ! ' n jncrcase 0 f £2 27. Sevfuteen bookmakers were licensed, the fees totalling .£320. Results;— TRIAL HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 . fiovs. One milo and a half, j2 Mr. Attwood's Winchester, 9st. •'fß r : A- EllinghamVDorando," 9st? ! 9l§? 1 .j. i, .' T (R. Gray) 2 . S Mr. Weraroa .Kingi s Maori Rifle, 9st.' . , (11. Copestake) 3' , . Also started: I>'All Trumps, 9st. (J. Para more); 5 Lorraine, 9st. (T. Pritchard); 1 Whitestone, ,9st. (R. M'Gregor). Won anyho.w. Time, 2min. 50sc-c. FLUNG HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. ■ Five, furlongs. . 2 Mr.'J. J. Corry's Bracken, 7st. 71b. 8 Mr. M. Thomas's Magnetof Bst°llb/ 1 iVr'n it- " ('1 • Griffiths) 2 1/ur. C. J. Ivmgs MoreykofF, 9st. - (A. Oliver) 3 Also started:-4-Parewanui, Gst..lolb. (V. 5 Golden Ripple, Gst. 71b. (Al M'Mullen). ■ Won by half a length. Time, . lmin. 2 4-ssec. , ASHHURST:;HACK -GUINEAS, of 100,. 'gmne'as. One mile. 1 Mr.-, H. rM.'Manaway's ch. f. Rill, by .. San.-Fran-Sprms, 3yrs„ Sst. lib. _ „(101b- penalty) (W. Young) 1 3 .-Mr. -J. Armstrong's" Waikehua, Bst. ' 51b. : (A. Oliver) 2 6 Jlr. Florence Nightingale, V Sst -; Mbs-ft (A. M'Mullen) 3 .The oiiJy : starters. Won by a neck. 'Time, lmin.' 45see.

•ASHHURST CUP, of 300 sovs, One mile V 1 and a quarter. U;Mr.. E. Kemp's br. m. Vi, bv Jler- ' • aged, Sst. 41b. .. . , ■ (P. Cress) 1 '5 Mr, A; "Alexander's Goodwin Park, '■ VJstS'flb (R. .Young) 2 4 Mr. W; Smart's Merry Frank, 7st. 7'b- r ,(W. Price) 3 - Also started: 2 Sandstream, 9st. lib. (E. Loire); 6 Highden, • 7st. 91b.'(H. Kirk); 3 Penza, 7st.'-81b. (M: M'Doimld); 7 Voetgang, Gst. 71b. (H. Griffiths). . WOll by a length, two lengths between tecond and. third. Time, 2m'in. 9 2-ssec. KOMAKO WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. Seven furlongs. ' it Mr. R.. Hockley's br. m. Q«i:eii of .. Scots, by Robia Adair—Queens- . , borough,-7st. 71b (J. M'Lean) 1 8 Mr. M: Wright's The Rover, Bst. 71b. ;. , . (C. Price) 2 2 Mr..E. Limbrick's All Trumps, 7st. ... ..71b: (car..Tst. 1311b.) ...(Stan. Reid) .3 Also 'started: 5 Contour,- Bst. Sib. (A. •M'Mullen) ; 4 Mediterranean, Bst. 21b. (A. ■ Oliver)-; 2;. Miss Sylvia,- .Bst. lib. (W. Price); 1 Bracken, Sst. Gib. (including penalty) (F. Porter); and Ira, Bst. (E. Lowe).'. Won by. a head, half. a. length' between 6econd and third. Time,,.lmin. 30sec. POHANGINA HANDICAP; of 120 sovs. .• -.- ■, Six furlongs.' it Mr. D: Munro's br. m...Moree, by . Merriwee —Strephon marc, syrs., 7st > 71b. :...... (J. M'Lean) 1 1 Mr. A. Hall's b. g. St. Bill, 9st. ■ ' V(W. Price) 2 3,Mr. E. Lonergan's "Warsong', Bst. 131b. 1 ' - (W.-Kirk) 3 Also started: 4 Waicola, <sst. 71b. (J. M'Mullen). , ;.<"V Won by a length.--Time, lmin, 15 3-sscc. MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP, of 90 sovs. • Fiur.furlongs.and a half.-..., 5 MrV F.' Hi .Simpson's 'br. g:"Puketotara, by' The Officer—Tawhern, syrs., ?' Sst. 71b. -.... (C. Price) .1 1 Mr. T. O'Neill's Melologue, Sst. 101b. . (A. Oliver) 2 4 Mr: J. Cqter's Jolly Maiden, Bst. 51b. (T. Pritchard) 3 ', Also started: 2 Ahuapai, 9st. (V. Cotton) ; 11. Toapango, Bst. 91b. (A. Oliver); '6 Wairoto, Sat. 9lb. (D. M'Cauley); 8 .Aurora, -Sst.. 81b. (W.. Price); 3 Avaunt, Bst. 81b,. (W, Young); 10 Nesterine, Bst. 61b. (V.- Lee); 7 Moondine. Bst. 4lb. (G. J. Pine); 6 Passadena, Bst.' 41b. (W. Ryan); 12 Golden Ripple, Sst. (A. M'MulMoeroa (E. Lowe). - Won by two lengths,' the same distance between second .and . third. Time, 55 4-s;ec. MANAWATU GORGE WELTER HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Mr. E. J; "White's bri m. Ariom, by Merriwee—Jloira, 4yrs., Bst. 41b. (A. Oliver) 1 3 Mr. T., Wilson's Toanga, Sst. 121b. (W. Ryan) 2 '7.Mr. C. C.' Hammond's Captain Bell, : y 7st. 91b. ...'. :.... <W. D. Young) 3 ■ -.'Also-started: 4 Waipunui, Sst. lib. (E. I/O we); 3 First Consul, Bst. 31b. (S. Reid) ; i Strathmoira, Sst. 21b. (W. Young); G Aimwell, 7st. lllb. (W. Price); S Waicola, 7st 71b. (A. M'Jtillen). . Won by a length, half a length between eecond and third. . Time, lmin. 29 l-ssec.

' " NOTES ON THE RACING. ' (Dy Telegraph—Special Reporter.). -Palmerston North,:December-28. Glorious weather prevailed for: the annual meeting of the-Ashhurst-Pohangiua Racing. Club, and. there was an attendance quite iip to the averago of former Fears. There wero .wholesalo scratchings luring the day, duo to the fact that many Jorses . had gone sore, as tho result of their efforts on the hard going at Awa?urii. The-Guineas was the principal ;vent, and'tho race was generally termed ■ 1 moral certainty for Rill, who had •scored in a similar- event at Carterton, and had also shown winning form at Awapuni. Contrary .to expectation, it proved: to be quite an. interesting race, Rill and Waikehua being locked together over the last six fjirlongs, and the favour-' ite only scoring.by a neck, with Florence Nightingale never .'in it. There was a great diversity'of opinion as to how much the winner had in hand, and both riders held different opinions.. After the race the winner was decorated with the blue i ribbon by Mr. D. M'Carthy) president of 'the club, and'cheers wore given for tho horse, owner, and rider. in, the. Trial Hurdle's, All Trumps was made a, slightly better favourite than Winchester, a rather useful-looking sort by St. Crispin, and bred in the TaTrtanga district. The latter's rider anticipated .the barrier, and got a two lengths' break b-'t.at the first fence he■ was joined by .Whitestonc, and the pair raced into tho straight together. At tho second fence Lorraine, .ran down-.- the obstacle, and brought All Trumps down with him it tho six furlong post Whitestone fell, 'and this left Winchester, with a substantial lead, and he won by'a good fifty yards. Dorando. and Maori ltiflo were the only others to finish. ; MoreykofT, with his owner in the saddle was made favourito in the Flyin" Hack Handicap, but though lie began smartly he.was .never; a winner,,and Bracken won very easily from Magneto. The price paid by tho winner was a false one, considering the good form shown by' him »t Awapuni.

Vi was made a strong order in the Cup, in which she whs ridden, by F. Cress, who, it was argued, would 'hold her together better than the youngster ■who did duty at Awapuni. The result ivas never in doubt, for the mare was not headed. •'Merry Frank was" her nearest attenuant in the first mile, in Which Ooodinn Park was tailed oIF, bni: the latter came with-an irresistible lush, and, had he been better placed in the earlier stages, it looked as if he must have greatly troubled the winner. Sandstream .was close up fourth. , There were seven runners in the Komako welter, 'Bracken, who was making his second appearance, being made an odds -on favonri' e. He began very smartly, but Miss Sylvia joined him, and made the pace very fast, which had the ofl'ecl: of carrying, the big Blenheim horse" oIT his lips. Tht field was bunched entering the straight, and then The Rover asserted himself, and looked to have the race j <aon, but M'Lean brought Quceu of Scots!

along,with an irresistible rush, ami scored cleverly by u length. The favourite finished last. St. Bill was a . hot favourite in the Pohangina Hnndicap, and for the second time in Mieciission lie was beaten, this time it was by the jightly-weighted Moreo, who wus splendidly handled by M'Lenii. This youngster is riding splendidly at' the present time, and promises to make a name for himself. Puketotara was quickest to begin in the Jlaiden Hack Handicap, and tins Foxtontraincd animal led into the straight, and coming on, won easily by two lengths. Ariom, with A. Oliver in the saddle, wns first to break the line in the filial race of the day, and the Mcrriwee maro led all the way, and won by a length from Toanga, with Captain "Bell close up.

THAMES J.C. MEETING.

SECOND' DAY'S' RESULTS. ■' (By Telegraph-Press Association.) Thames, December -'8. At the second day's racing of the Thames summer meeting, the results were:— SECOND MAIDEN HANDICAP. Sis furlongs.—Miss Livonia, Bst 51b., 1; Leafire, 7st, 31b., 2; Miss Ada, 9st., 3.'' Time, limn. 17sec. • . HURDLE RACE. One rnilo and threequarters.—Bully lOst. 131b;, 1; Bonnie Jean, 9st. 21b., 2; Kaiwaka, 9st. 91b., 3. Matarere also started, but fell. Time, 3raiu. 35sec. ; . . ' . THAMES STAKES, of 95 sovs. One mile.—Franlein, Gst. 121b., 1; Jena, Bst. 21b., 2; Waiotahi, Bst. lib., 3., All started. Wou by two lengths. Time, lmin. 15sec. STEWART MEMORIAL. Four furlongs— Hikuai.. Bst. 2lb:, 1 j Fremantle, 7st. 131b., 2; Goldwin, 7si. 21b., 3. Also started: Lady French, Haku, and Sateen. THAMES . STEEPLECHASE. Threi miles.—Kapakapa, lOst., 1; Laddie, lOst. 101b., 2; Rebel, 9st. 81b., 3.' Also started: Arty. A ?ood race. Won easily. Time, smin. '43sec. COUNTY HANDICAP. Six furlcags.Impulsive;- Bst. lib., 1; Sir Rupert, 7st. 131b., 2; Dogger Bank, 9st. 31b., 3. Scratched: Frontino. Won by a head, after a snlendid. race. . Time, lmin. 10 l-ssec. " SECOND HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Report, 9st., 1; Field Glass, Sst. 51b., 2; St."Wood. Sst. 41b., 3. All started. A 1 close finish. Time, lmiri. 5 2-ssec. MIDSUMMER; HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Pip, Gst. 121b., 1; Explosive, Sst. 51b., 2; Zinnia, 95t.._3. Also strated: Jena, Miss Livonia, Watchchain, ami Taiaha. A, good race. Won by a length. Time, lmiii. 33sec.

REEFTON J.C. MIDSUMMER,

(By TelegraDh—Press Association.). Reefton, December 28. The second day of the Reefton Jockey Club's Midsummer meeting, was favoured with brilliant weather, and there was a record second day attendance. The course was ill excellent order. Results:— COUNTY'HANDICAP—HiIIspring, 7st. Gib., 1; Blessbok, 7st. lib., 2; Redwing, 9st., 3. Also started: Lady Shannon, Miss Fry. Won easily by a length. • PLYIN6' HANDICAP.—Burik, Bst. 21b., 1; Montague, Sst..lib., 2; Supplement, 7st., 3. Also started: Barley, Gst. 71b.; Jeanne Colleen, Bst.\2lb. Rurik had tho best of the start, and, holding his own,' won easily. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP.—King Try, 9st. 31b., 1; Gold Braid, 9st. 41b., 2; Investment, 7st. 81b., 3. Tho only starters. Won easily. Time, lmin. 45sec. ' JUNCTION HANDICAP.—Ecarte, 7st. l.m, I; Wild Bird, Bst„ 2; The Orient, L .;71b., 3. Also started: Waira'rapa, Gst. <b. A good finish. Won by a length, lime, lmin. 31 2-ssec. ■ ■ " REEFTON- HANDICAP.-Ito, Dst. 41b:, 1; Mangrove, 9st. 121b„ 2;. Bles'sbpk; 9st. lib., 3. The only starters. A great finish, Ito winning by a head. Time, lmin. 17sec.. . HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP .-North ■Pole, 9»t. lllb., 1; Hillspring, Sst,-Gib., j; Investment, Sst. 41b., 3. Also started': i Rose Herald. Won by a long neck, after ;a,fdesperatc finish. ' FAREWELL HANDlCAP.—Merchant-' man, 9st. lib., I; Rurik, 7st. 131b., 2; Redwing, Sst. 121b., •3. Also started: ■Montague. ' A magnificent. struggle, a. length separating the first horse and the : four,th.' ■

AUCKLAND TROTTING MEETING,

' FLORANZ WINS THE CUP. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) ■ • Auckland, December 28. ' The opening day's racing in connection with the AucKland Trotting Club's meeting, which was postponed from yesterday ■owing-ft, unforeseen circumstances, toot place this afternoon. Results:— . •AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB CUP (in harness), of 200 sovs. Two miles. — Floranz, ssec., 1; Papanui, scr., 2; Baxter, lOsec., 3. Won by six lengths. EDEN HANDICAP.—Syren. 1; Tableau, 2; Lady Park, 3. Won by three lengths. DECEMBER CLASS HANDICAP.— •Miss Bell Boy and Count, dead heat, 1; Lady Wilmington, 3. GREAT NORTHERN HANDICAP (in saddle).--Miss Wilson, 1; Scotia, 42 ; Papanui, 3. Won by three-parts of a length. INTRODUCTORY TROT (in satldle).Huia Belle, 1; Mersey, 2; Merry Kale, 3. WAITEMATA HANDICAP TROT (in saddle). —Belle Gray, 1; Yankee Doodle, 2; Autocrat, 3. . PONY CUP HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Sis furlongs and a half.— Prvde, 1; Blue Yale, 2; Seatonelin, 3."

CANTERBURY PARK TROTS.

' FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. (By, Tclecraph.—Press ■ Association.) Christchurch, December 27. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club's Summer meeting opened to-day»in beautiful weather, and with a large attendance. Iho totalisatov investments were ,£6909, as against .£6901 last year. Results — TRIAL HANDICAP, of 60 sovs.' Two miles.—Alita, 9scc., 1; Dollvwood, 4*ec 2; Violet C., lOsec., 3. Also strfrted: Coiner, scr.; Bazil, scr.j Black Monarch, Bsec.; All llu, lOsec.j'Kamil, llsec. Won by -five lengths. Time, smiu. 22 l-s*ec LADIES' BRACELET, of 45 sovs.' Ono mile and a half.—Rotorua, scr., 1; Lyonette, lsec-., 2; Edenwood, 7sec., 3. Also started: Harold Minto, Isec.j Bellgrove lscc.; Better Luck, lsec.; Lord Heath' cote, lscc.; Eunice, lseci; Pleasant Child 2sec.; Persuader, 2sec.; Miss Moore, 2sec.' The Lark, 4sec.; Metallic, 4sec. ; Ne'ii Gow,-4sec.; Special Child, 6sec.; Sun View, Osec.; Wildbrook, Osec. Won by six lengths. Time, 3m.in. 51 2-ssec SOCKBURN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs Two miles.—Silver Princess; Osec., lEetelnut, lossc.. 2; Onward, 12scc„ s' Also started: Ribbons, scr.; Fusee, "see.•' Lord Althorp, ssec.; Marian, 7sec"'

Princess Louise, B?ec.; Miramar, 10=ec • Maelstrom, lOscc. Won by a neck. Time' tain. -18 4-ssec. ■ - ' INNOVATION HANDICAP, of 65 sovs, Ono mile and a half.—Bellwind, 9sec., lBlue Rose, osec., 2; Gleudalough, Bsec., 3 Also started : Bess of the Barn, 4sec. • Prince I-'oote, Jsec.: General BlaSfc, ssec!Salt Air, 9scc.; Rayjiard; Usee.; Miss Bccky, Usee.; Andante; llsee.; Prince Irvington, Usee.; Merry Mnv, Iss cc , Won by two lengths. T,ime, 3min. 47sec. BICCAKTON HANDICAP, of 105 sovs J.wo miles.—Salt Air, 20sec„ I; Miss Ngapara,; l'Jsoc., 2: Ngarata, lisoe.. 3. AU O started: Havcloek, scr.; Marietta Huon scr.; Bubican, 4sec.; G.T.F., Ssee.; Loni Cardigan, Usee.; Esma, Msec.; Lady Mary, 20sec. Won by ten lengths.. Time smin. 15 3-osec. ' BOXING DAY HANDICAP, of 100 | sovs. Two miles.—Slewee, 25sec., 1; Wairakan, 'jOscc., 2; Link, 17iec., 3, Also started: Myra Warbeck, 18tcc.; Sir Joe 18-cc.; The Surgeon, 23see.; Clevewood! 23sec. Won by twelve lengths. Time' smin. Csec. ' «■ DASH HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. One mile.—Dominion, 7spc.,-Ij Krina, ' lOsec. 2; My Mistake, 2sec., 3. Also started'Florin, scr.; Elector, 2sec.; Early Dawn,' Ssec.j, lioyal Ribbon, Usee.; Phosphorus' Jsec.; liijion Cliild, sse; T.F.C., W! Wallace M., Ssee.; Ticket,' Ssec.; Gold 1 Luce, lflsec. Won by ten lengths. Time, 2inin. 25 2-sscc. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Ono mile.—Romany Lad, (isec., 1; Trou" badour, 9see., 2; Tohu, ssec,, 3. Also started: Bellcar, scr.; Blue Boy, lscc.; lanto, Ssec.; Lady Linton, Bsec.; Jackaroo! Usee.; Cora Lynn, lOsec. Won by a length and a half. Time. 2min. 23 2-ssec.

SOUTHLAND R.C. ACCEPTANCES. (By Telegraph'-I'ress Association.) • Invercargill, December 28. n £ arc Hw nccoptancos for the first day of the Southland summer meenng: • . NEW YEAB WELTER HANDICAP. . six furlongs. Gauntlet, Sst. 101b.; Wansbeek, Bst. 10!b.; John Bunyan, S:t. 71b.; Aeroplane, Sst. 81b.; Kitty O'Shea, Sst. . Sst. 21b.; Cccoim; Bst. lib.; Invincible, Sst.; Casesliot, Est.; Ngaripua, ost.; Colours Flying, Sst.; Queen's Scarf, fcst.j Summertime, Sst.; Ohio, Sst. MAKAREWA CLASS TROT. Two i-i o*'0*' kady Sap well. 12-ce.; ' Sparkling jvoia, ia sec . (including Usee, penalty); Darwin, 1350 c.; Myrtle Bel], 16sec.'; Hindoo, 20sec.; Kit Kellv, 21see.; Rorv, 22 *>e.; Norse Quesiii 21;ee.; Electric Bell, -'lsec.; J. lie Dairymaid, 25sec.; P. C. Hcdjvood, 2fec.; Sir Christopher, 2isec.; Gold Guard, 25sec.; Gladys Jl„ 26scc.; Becky Iracey, 2Gs:c.; Doughboy, 26sec. INVLRCARGILL CUP. One mile and infl" Wai I nl ' Sst - Warsaw, Sst. 101b.; King Post, Sst. 71b.; Linda, Sst. (Ib. (including 81b. penalty); Office Girl, Sst. 5 b.; Astrakhan, 7st. 111b.; Ficldgun, ist. 91b.; Stratagem, 7st. "Ib.. WAIKHVI HANDICAP. Seven fur- "? set F a ' 95t 51b ' : Wairafci. nf' J?. ro ' l ,', l H" n ' Sst. 101b.; Orsino, Sst. 51b.; Queens p m e, Sst. 21b.; Alfred, i M.; Seeknshoro, }J?i T- Jra£ure ' Mb* J Sombrero, »st. 101b.; Torrent, 7st. Sib.; Summertime, 7st. 71b.; Invincible, 7st. 71b. 1* LYING HANDICAP. Six furlongs, bnn Spvoi'O, Sst. 21b.; Officious, Bst, 21b.; 101b;; Soldiers Chorus, 7st. ORVf-V HANDICAP TROT. One mile and a half.—M.ji Chore, Bsee.; Lady Moutife, 12sec:; Sir Christopher, 12scc"; Miss Laurie, lGsoc.; Jciiuio Bell, 20sec. (to be penalised); Sir Lex, 21sec.; Vcdee, 25sec.; [ Four Crown, 25sec.; Cardinal, 25sec.; Carnegie, 25sec.; Diving Bell, 25sec.; Blackball, 25sec.; Arbiter, 23sec.; 'Marven, 25sec.; Satinwork, 25sec.; Hartford, 25sec.; Hinerata, 25see.; Pride of Rothschild, 25sec.; Marconigram, 2oscc.; Bell i lower, 23see.; " Lorrie Queen, 2-lsec.; Cling Star, 2tscc.; Zulaki Belle, 25sec.; Generosity (pony),' 27sec. AVENAL HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Oblong, lOst. lib.; Palette, 9st. 111b.; Grafton Laddie, 9st. 31b.; Optimiform, 9st.; Fxilmar, Bst. ,121b.; Ngawera, Sst. 121b.; Goldsail, Sst. 101b.; Obolous, Bst. 01b.; Magdalen, Sst. 61b.; Sombrso; Bst. 61b.; Abo, Sst. 'lib.; King Torrent, Sst. 21b.; Stepiseter, Sst. 21b.; Queen's Scarf, Sst. , WAIHOPAI HANDICAP.' One mile. —Officious, 9st. 61b.; Cuirosettia, 9st 51b.; Pinnl, Bst, 31b. (inc. Gib. penalty); Eotis,. Bst. 131b.; WAiraki, Bst. 131b. ; Somoroff, Sst. olb.Scekashore, Sst. 31b.; Simon Pure, Bst. •' It is understood that Sir G'eo. Maclean will come down and open the new stands, etc., at the course.

PORANGAHAU. RACES,

W. WHITAKER IN FORM. • At the Porangahau races 011 Tuesday, the principal handicap • was won by Donzel with Polynices ami Golden Butterfly in the pluces. Three horses, won doubles', namely, Bravest (brother, to Corazon), Remissness (Renown—Mistra),. and Merry Messenger (Knight ErrantMerry Maiden). The other winner was Axis. ; W.- Wliit'aker put up something of a record" by riding the winner of each of tho, open-events, having no fewer than six winning mounts during the day.

WESTPORT TROTTING MEETING

(By 1 Telegraph-Press Association.) ,1 Westport, December 28.' There was beautiful weather for. the second day of tlio Westport'. Trotting Club's meeting,- and a largo attendance. The-sum of X 7803 was put through the totalisator for the two days, as compared with ,£GIS2 last year. The stewards reconsidered tho protest against Marathon, the winner, of the President's Handicap, run yesterday, and dismissed it. Results: Gravity Trot.—Maid of Perth, 1; Ethel [Ball,-,:2;,.5ir John, 3. Dash Handicap.— ■Elsie Allerton., 1; Harran, 2; Nga'tiawa, 3. Jlullcr; HniKli.cap.—Waterloo. 1; _ Maid,,,of' Perth, 2; Princess Bell, 3. vLadies'-.Brace-. let. —Sf. Joe, 1; Silver Heel, 2; Dictatoress, 3.. Electric Handicap.—Coney J 1; Princess Bell,. 2; Zeppa, 3. Dominion .Handicap.— •Rosamond, 1; Sir John, 2i : Louis Roth, 3. :

CAPITOL DESTROYED

. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) 1 ■ . , Thames, December 28: Capitol, the well-known steeplechase, winner, who was injured in (tho ThameV Steeplechase yesterday, had to be shot this morning. Capitol turned a complete, somersault, and received injuries, which, eventually caused paralysis of the spinal column. L'angdon, the rider, escaped '-vv'itli a severe shaking. '• ■ • Capitol was by' Leolantis, out of a Natator mare; In the 1908-9 season lie-won the Handicap Steeplechase at the Thames meeting on the first day, as well as the Steeplechase oil the second day, when ho carried list.. Later in the season he. carried lOst. 131b.- to victory iii the Avondale Steeplechase Handicap, and on June 3 lie annexed the Great Northern Steeplechase of SSO sovs., with list, 4lb. on his back, his opponents including such good horses us Kiatere (12st. 51b.), Le Beau (1.05t.), Frisk (lOst. 41b.), .Tack Pot (lOst. Gib.), and Te Arai (9st. Sib.). ,■ He ran third in the Hawke's Bay Steeplechase a few weeks later, carrying list. 71b. Last season, with the steadier of list., he won the Wellington Steeplechase, his full-brother, Red M'Gregor (list, lib.), being second. He was a game, horse over country, and ono of the best of Lfolantis's progeny. On Tuesday, when badly, injured, he managed to' struggle into second place at the Thames.

SEDITION SCRATCHED.

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) '1 Auckland, December 28. Sedition was -scratched for the' Summer Cup at 11.25 this morning.

WAIRARAPA SUMMER ito.EETING. " (By To'.ejraph.—l'ress Association.) Palmerston N., December 28. The following re-handicaps have been declared by Mr. J. E. Henrys for the Wnirarapa Racing.Club's summer nieeting on January 2 and 3Wairarapa Cup —Field Battery (71b.), 7st.; Nursery Handicap—Bronze (lllb.-), Bst. 131b. Mr. D. Buick's. horses, Vibration, Rangiatua, and 1 Papamarama, have been scratched for their engagements on the first day of the meeting.

PROTEST UPHELD,

(By Telegraph—Press Association.) Duncdin, December 28. The Duncdin Jockey Club has sustained the protest entered against Mi-. Boyle's gelding Armstrong, winner of the Salisbury Handicap on Monday, on the ground that the horse was ineligible, having won the Apprentices' Stake, value over 100 sovs., at Christchurch. The' stakes have consequently been awarded to Mr. W. Crosslin's Pure Gold, who. finished second.

WAIKANAE HACK R.C. MEETING

The annual race meeting of the Waiknnae Hack Racing Club will be held at Waikanae-. on Monday next when a good day's sport is anticipated. Bookmakers will bo licensed to bet at tin's meeting on payment of a fee of five guineas. '

PETANE RACES,

At the Petnne Races on Tuesday lust, Longboat won the two principal' races. Other winners were: Mosella, Loch Maben, Icel, Cousin Jack, Goldfinch, uml Blackwater. .Mr. K. M'lvor had lour winning mounts at the meeting.

WEST AUSTRALIAN RACING.

THE PERTH CUP. liy TelezrnfU-Press Associntioii-CoDyrislit. (Uec. December 2S, 11.0 p.m.) Perth, December 28. At the West Australian Turf Club's meeting to-day the Perth Cup was won by Jolly Beggar, with Boidal sccund, and tiyed Garments third. There were thirteen starters. The winner came from below the distance, and won by ' a length and a half, with two lengths between second niid third. Time, 3min. 39 2-ssec.

VICEROY'S CUP. Uy Tck'rraph—Press Association—Copyright. Calcutta, December 27. Tlie race for the Viceroy's Cup resulted: -Wn.vl'cmT 1 . Hlackbuck 2 i'izr. ;! [Xlayfowl is probably the English-brod hor-c of that name, a 5-vcar-old, by Wildtlower, from Mayberry.j RACING FIXTURES. JJec. 2'J, and Jan. 2 and 3—Auckland lt.C. Summer. Jan. 2—Waikanae Hack B.C. Annual. Jan. 2 and 3— H'airarapa R.C. Summer. Jan. 2 and 3—Rangitikei R.C. Summer. Jail. 2 and 3—Hawke's Bay J.C. Summer.