NEW YEAR RACE MEETING.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1637, 2 January 1913, Page 6

NEW YEAR RACE MEETING.

; RACING AT TAUHERINIKAU. SUMMER MEETING, BISTINCTION WINS A DOUBLE, WAIRARAPA CUP. AN EASY WIN FOR OBLIGANT. Tho summer meeting of tho Wairarapa Racing Club was held on tho club's course at Tauherinikau yesterday, and thero was a • large attendance, although tho trains from Wellington were not as iiell patronised as usual. This was to be accounted for partly by tho fact that tho weather outlook in the 'city was not good in tho early morning, and that the trains did not suit tho convenience of tho public. Some fifty or sixty people, who journeyed by the ordinary time-table train, wero carried right on to Masterton, and had practically no opportunity of gettmj back to Tauherinikau to attend the mooting. _ , A light rain fell on the course, during the greater part of the day, b>:t the go. ing was not injuriously affected. It was rather improved by the showers. Fields were not quite as large as usual, but this did not lessen the speculation on the machine, and during the day rue sum of .£13,233 was invested as cgainst ,£8315 for the first day last year. . The principal 'event during the day, the Wairarapa Cup, was won by Obligant, who is owned by the very successful Uisborne sportsman, Mr. F. Hail. , A feature of the racing was the euccess'of Mr. W; E. Bidwill's colours, Distinction winning ' two races, and Imagination also being victorious. As Mr. Bidwill. is president of the club, and as his horses were heavily supported by the public, the victories were . extremely popular. ■ Owing to the unavoidable absence of Mr. W. H. Hartgill, the judge's box was filled by Mr. J. E. Henrys, who hoistcii the winning numbers promptly on every occasion. ,; , . Results were as follow.— MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Weight-for-age. Fivo furlongs. ■ . 1 Mr. J. Fenwiok's br. g. Elevated, by Elevation-Sunfish, Syrs'., Bst. 31b. (Kirk) 1 1 Mr. :G. H. Cullen's Operation, Bst. 121b. ..' .....(Traill) 2 5 Mr. G. White's Conizka, Bst. Blb. - : (Berry) 3 Also started: 9 Ben Errant, Bst. 121b. (Crawford); 6 Petrolina, Bst. 121b. (Lowe); 2 Peggy, Bst. 111b. (Reid); 8 Chatsil, Bst. 31b. (Francis); ,3 Merriemoa, Bst. 111b. (Watson); i Ckdonia, Bstii lllb, (M'Don> aid); 2 Knightly, Bst. 61b.'(8e11). - Elevated was first aw|iy, but was steadied, and Operation :mada the running'■ to tho straight, whore Elevated camo through again, and jwon by a head fron/ Operation, .who waii nearly two lengths in front of Conziskai Merriemoa • was fourth-, Knightly fifth, and Chatsil sixth. Time, lmin. 3sec. THEITARATA HANDICAP, of 125. sovs. ••' ' Six furlongs. . • ' I.Mr. W. Nidd's b. m. Peroneal, by Achilles—Prelude, Syrs., Bat. 21b.

. i ■:■■■-'■' (W. Bell) I 2 Mr. R. Cooper's Full Rate, 9st. 51b. ' •-■ -- . •■■•. ...... -. (Sid Reid) 2 3 Mr. Hi'WhifoeyVMt. Victoria, Bst. .. 21b. ;...:....'. ............;...... (Berry) 3 ■ These were the only,starters. ' Peroneal took the lead before half the distance had been covered, and won comfortably by two lengths from Full Rate, with Mount Victoria a poor third. Tinie, lmin. 14 2-ssec. RIMUTAKA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 - isovs. 'One milo 1 and a distance. 2 Mr. W. E. Bidwill's b. g. Distinction, by Birkenhead (imp.)—lntelligence, ~4yrs.', (H. Lowe), 1 3 Mr. E. Watson's Papamarama, Bst. 21b ... . . 1.. (V. Lee) 2 5 Mr. W.''Qaibraith ; rßi'ackßpef\ 7st. (W. Bell) 3 Also started; 1 St. Be«, 9st. (Reid); 6 Mediterranean, 7st. fllb. (M'Donald); 4 Regained, 6st; 121b. (Berry). Distinction led all the way, and won easily by throe lengths from Papamarama, who was a bare length in front of Black Reef. St. Bees was fourth. Time, lmin. 57sec. WAIRARAPA CUP, of 400 sovs.; second horse to Teceive 50 sovs., and third horse 25 sovs. from the stake. One '.•■ mita and a quarter.1 Mr. F. Hall's b. c. Obligaht, by OWi- ,-.,' gado (imp.)—Cyreuse, Syrs.. Bst. 31b. " (R. Berry) 1 i Mr. H. Whitney's ch. m. Ceylon, by Signalman—Tea Caddy, 4yrs., Bst. 21b. ;..: (W. Bell) 2. 3 Mr. J. Ames's br. m. Merrivonia. by Merriwee—Livonia, aged. 8?t. Gib. - ' (A. Watson) 3 Also started: '2 Sinapis, Bst. 121b. (Sid R*id); 5 Bally Shannon. 6st. 101b. (Cross). From a good start, Obligant took the lead, and led past the stand from Bally Shannon . and Sinapis. with Ceylon and Merrivonia last. At tho six ' furlongs post, Bally, Shannon was in' command, followed by Obligant, Merrivonia, and Sinapis, but a little further on Merrivonia again dropped back to last.' Half a mile from home Bally Shannon was done with, and Obligant led from Sinapis and Ceylon, with Merrivonia closing up again.; Obligant led into tho straight, and holding his own. won by a length and a quarter from Ceylon, who •was over two lengths in front of Merrivonia. Sinapis was fourth. Time, 2min. 9seo. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. For two and three-year-olds. Four furlongs. . ; 1 Mr. Fairchild's b. f. Secret Link, by ' Bezonian . (imp.)—Chainstitch, 2 yrs.. 7st. (R. Berry) 1 2 Mr. R. : Knox's Otter, 7st. «b. (M'Millan)' 2 6 Mr. C.-Tann's Martlet, 7st. 71b. (Lee) 3 Also started: 5 Listen, 7st. 71b. (Catt): 8 Royal Scout. 7st. 61b. (M'Donald); i Gerberga, 7st. (Bell). Gerberga led to the homo turn, but then tried to run off the course. Secret Link then took' obarTO and won easily by a length anil a half from Otter, who was about three lengths in front of Martlet. Royal Scout was fourth. Time, '48 4-ssec. PUKIO HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. • Six furlongs. •. 7 Mr. T. Higgins's b. g. Ladino, by Sir Laddo (imp.)— Windless, 4vrs., 7st. 91b :.. (Cross) 1 5 Mrs. It. M. Purcell'a Sir Saracen. 6st. 121b (Bell) 2 1 Mr. W. Henderson's No Idee. 7st. 91b. -..,'-, , (M'Donald) 3 Also started: 2 Amber and White, 9sr, Gib. (Catt); 6 War Queen, 9st. lib. (Thompson); 3 Morry Guv, Bst. 81b. (H Kirk); 8 Borsil, 7st. 9lb. (Francis); 9 Panthea, 7st. 91b. (Stowe); 4 Glenlivet, 7st. (Berry); 11 Field Fare. 6st. 131b. (M'Mullen);lo Mary. Gst. 121b. (Walsh). Won by half a length, with the samo distance between second and third. Borsil was fourth. Time. lmin. IG3-sfec. REYNOLDS HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Mr. W. E. Bidwill's b. m. Imagination, by'Birkenhead (imp.)— Culmination, Syrs., Bst. 91b. ... (H. Lowe) 1 4 Mr. M. Lavery's British Maid. 7st. 91b- (Catt) 2 3 Mr. J. Ames's Lady Kilcheran, 7st. 21b (R. Beny) 3 Also started: G Negative, Bst.. 51b. (Francis); 5 Bpacnn, Bst. 21b. (M'Donald); 2 Kina. Bst. lib. (Bell). Imagination led from start to finish and won by throe lengths from, British Maid, who was a bare length in front of Lady Kiloheran. Kina was fourth. Time, lmin. 29soc. MOKAI HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Mr. W. E. Bidwill's br. g. Distinc tion, by Birkenhead (imp.)—lntelligence, 4yrs.,'lost. -lib. (inc. penalty) (H.' I/iwe) 1 2 Mr. R. Knox's Overrate, flst. 131b. (\V'(it°on) 3 5 Mr, I. Higgott's Indra, Bst. ll'b, attuuL

FULL RESULTS AND NOTES. BON REVE WINS AUCKLAND DERBY.

Also started: i Abercoed, Bst. 51b. (M'Dbnald); 3 Alofa) Bst. 51b. (Berry); 7 Otakura. Bst. 51b. (Kirk); 8 Renowned May, Bst. 51b. (Catt); and G Royal Maid, Bst. 511 x (Coleman). Won'by throe'lengths, with a length between second and- third. Time, lmin. 30 4-ssec. NOTES ON THE BACING. No fewer than ten candidates had their engagements continued in the Maiden Hack Race, but they were not a very high-class lot. The public made Elevoted a good favourite, and ho duly won, though at one stage of tho roco it seemed n<i if his rider might be holding Operation too cheaply. The latter, after being well beaten in the straight, got to within a head of the favourite at tho winning post. Tho scratching pen was much in evidence in the Tuhitarata Handicap, and only three horses went to the post They proved a'troublesomo trio at the post, and it_took a Jong time to get them away * nil Rate losing a couple of. lengths Peroneal, who .was favourite, had the race won at any stage and passed tho post two lengths ahead of Pull Rate. St. Bees, with "Sid." Reid in tho saddle, ntlr m n° l™ m \K in , the Rimutaka Hack Handicap, but he never looked realy dangerous,. and waa beaten out of « place at the finish, The race proved f ° r Dist ™«°n, who won irom ena to end. ««u r t tc « ines r^uoe ' d ■s? Wairarapa Cup held to five runners, Ob igant being nmdo W favouri Sin" p1 -Both these horses , carried considerably more money-Hum any of the other can Mates. Oblignnt, who was sent to 1& EtLu'^H* 1 * ndifa °n. scored a com! fortable victory, and ran. the distaZ. out m fine stylo. Mr. P. Hall, who haJa S tn^vif, teamof l ,OrSe3 \°- «"ryhisco ours this year, was thus credited with another E?S d jJ tßke -. Ceylon made a better showing than in Tier Awapuni engagements voma. The last-named ran her race in patches, and drifted from the front to &°ljj e, «. <rf the fi ? d in °«asions. Bally Shannon, after losing a lot of pound at tho first bend, ran to tho front, but was beaten at the end of. six furlongs.

Secret Link was made a warm fnvourito for the Nursery Handicap, and won quite easily at tho Jhisli. She is the fi»t of wo-stock of Bowman to win, and has Undoubtedly plenty; of pace, Gcrberga, who led for the first couple of furlongs/tried to, run off the course at the home bend, and this spoiled her chance. Otter's nder lost a. stirrup iron, but tliis probably did not afieot his chance of doing better than filling second position. Listen, ?iA. lel i te H.M? lo ?h. got aivay from the barrier too badly to have any chance. ?•. ,'l Y ho had sllown some . form on the last day of the Manawatu meeting, was made favourite in the Pukio Hack Handicap, while Amber and White was also well bactaid. The favourite ran fairly well, but h£,d to bo content with third place, behind: Ladino and Sir Saracen, who both returned good dividends. Merry Guy's bit brake during the race, and she was struck by Field F*ro, both candidates falling. -j Fortunately neither jockeys nor horses were seriously, injured. E«ccnt winning form pointed to Imagination as a .likely jiwinner of the Reynolds Handicap, in" which the opposition was not very strong. The public made tho , Birkenhead filly a good favourite, Kina being the only other candidate whose chances wero seriously considered. Imagination never caused her backers any anxiety, and won with'something to 'spare. Kiua's chfinces were spoiled by her ; being badly left,,and she could get no nearer than fourth'at tho finish, • _ Distinction was produced a second time in tho Mokai Hack Welter Handicap, and notwithstanding tho fact that he was penalised for his :jearlier win ho was in-' stalled .:He duly won, and his* victory made the sixth success for faV" ouritcs during the day.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. ,

Mastcrton, January 1. The following are tho Wnirarapa R.C. acceptances for tho 6econd day :— RUSSELL HANDICAP, of 15060v5. Six furlongs.—Full Rate, 9st. 51b.; Imagination, !tet. 51b.; Negative, Bst. 61b.; Kina, Bst. 51b.; British Maid,. 7st. 101b.-; Mt. •Victoria, 7st. 81tf.; Amber and White, 7st. 6ib. -i! . TAUHERINIiaU HANDICAP, of 250 sovs, Ono milo and a distance.—lmagination, Bst. 101b.; Ceylon, Ss?. 61b.; Merrivonia, Bst. Gib.; Lady Kilcheran, Gst. 71b.; Bally Shannon, 1 Gst. 71b. TAWAHA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 soys. Seven furlongs.—Distinction, lOst. 51b.; Elevated, Bst. 21b.; Indra, 7st. 101b.; Mediterranean, Gst. 131b.; Field Fare, Gst. 121b.; Royal Maid, Gst. 101b.; AJgoa, 6st. 101b. ■'.-'■ ,i WHAREPAPA HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile—Distinction, lOst. 131b:; St. Bees, 9st. 91b.; Papamarama, 9st. 21b.; Black Reef, 7st.'lllb,; Mediterranean, 7et. 101b.; Otakura, 7st.. "lb.; Abercoed, 7st. '71b.; Regained, 7st. 71b.-.: ■..■- - ,;. :■ RUAMAHTJ'NGA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs.—War Queen, 9st. 71b.; Portland Lady, Bst. 131b.; Ladino, Bstv lllb.; Panthea, 7st.-131b.; Sir Saracen, 7st; 101b.; Operation, 7st. 9lb.j Peggy, 7st, Mb.; Martlet, 6st. 131b.; Conziska, Gst. 121b.; Cadonia, Gst. 101b.; Petrolina, fist. Mb. PIRINOA. HACK HANDICAP, of 100 6dvs. Six furlongs.—Amber and White, 9st. 51b.; Ladino, Bst. 61b.; Elovated, Bst. 21b;,- Pantiea, 7st. 91b.; Borsil, 7st. 71b.; Sir Saraceri, 7st. 51b.; Glenlivet; Gst. 121b.; Abercocd, 6st. 71b. c . JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 120 eovs. Fivo furlongs.—Secret Link, Bst. 121b.; Otter, Bst. 81b.; Listen, 7st. Sib.; Gerberga. 7stl 71b.; Chatsil, 7st. . RAWntl HANDICAP, of 100 sovsi Five furlongs.—Full Rate, 9st. 81b.; Peroneal, 9st. 21b.; Naumai, 9st. 21b.; Leapuki, Bst. 91b.; Prosper, Bst. 21b.; Beacon, 7st. 131b.; Mt, Victoria, 7st. 121b.; War Queen, 7st. 71b.; Killaloo. Gst. 91b.

AUCKLAND R. C. MEETINQ.

BON REVE'S DERBY.. ' ANTOINETTE WINS A.R.O. , HANDICAP (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Auckland, January 1. Tho AucMand liacing Club's summer meeting was continued under adverso weather conditions, a strong northerly wind was blowing all day, and after tho first race a light drizzle set in, continuing practically all the afternoon. The attendance, however, was large, it being estimated that over 25,000 were present. The going was not affected in any way, by tho rain, and again times wero .fast Tho total handled through,the totalizator was M 7.139 Ws.. as wC51,C91 tOs. last year. Results:— FERGUSON HANDICAP, of 125 sots. Six furlongs. • 2 Mr. Murray Hobbs's br. f. Peg, by Charlemagne ll—Cora Lynn, Byrs. Bst. 61b .(P. E. Jonos) 1 4 Mr. W. HandleyV br, g. Worcester, by Soul t—Merry Moid, -lyrs., 7st., 91b '.(Deoley) 2 1 Messrs. Delnnoy and Harris's b. c. Antiphone, by Obligado—Miss Annie, 3yrs., 7st. 51b. (Buchanan) 3 Also started: G milestone, gst. 211).;' 5 Pnrawai, Bst. lib.; 7 Elegance, Tat. 91b.j 3 Mary Ann, 7st.; 8 Light Blue, fist. 101b. Worcester and Mary Ann wero first to show out, but Peg and Elegance wero piloting tho Sold when two furlongs had been traversed. Peg was first into tho straight, and, never giving anjthing a chance to get on terms, won by two lengths, with the third horse a neck'away. Time, lmin. lCsec. NEW YEAR HURDLES, of 275 sovs. Two miles. 1 Jlr. Nonltn'g b. c, Koran, by Pil. (trim's PrcgcM—Mantelpiece, aged, list. Tib, (iloaghw) 1_ I '

I Mr. T. Bafr's ch.' e. Lloyds, by Monaco—Zcna, aged, lOst. 121b. ■ " •■■ (Deeley) 2 3 Mr. C. S. Stevens's blk. m. Miss Explosion, by Explosion—Nettle, aged, »st. 111b. (Julian) 3 Also started: 5 Reservoir, 9st. 81b.; 2 Nolius, 9st. 71b.; 0 Waterworks, »st. Gib. Reservoir, Nelius, and Lloyds showed the way over tho first hurdle, and tho order was unchanged at tho second oostacle, at which Waterworks fell. Nelius then began to go away from tho field, and at the fourth hurdle was three lengths clear of Koran, with Lloyds in third place, four lengths further back. Nolius fell at the sixth hurdle, interfering with Lloyds and Reservoir. Koran was ten lengths clear at tho next hurdlo, but tired in tho straight, aud Lloyds only two lengths away at the finish, with the third ten lengths away. Nelius broke a leg, and Kelly, the rider of Waterworks, broke his collarbone. Time, 3miu. 50sec. GREAT NORTHERN DERBY, of 1000 sovs. Ono mils and a half. 1 Messrs. W. G. and G. L. Stead's br; g. Bon Revo, by Boniform— Dreamer, Bst. 71b. (W. Young) 1 1 Messrs. W..G. and G. L. Stead's br.. o. Bon Ton, by Boniform-Class, ■'.Bit.. IMb. ...;.;. (Deeley) 2 2 Sir Geo. Clifford's br. f. Brown Owl, jby Treadmill-Glenowlet, Bst. 71b. • ••' ' ■ i ■ (Emerson) 3 Also started: 3 Monorail, Bst. 101b. (F. Jones). A fine start was effected, but before half a furlong had been traversed Ben Revo was two lengths in front, Brown Owl, Bon Ton, and Monorail being a similar distance away. Tho positions wero maintained until tho cutting was reached, where Bon Ton headed Brown Owl. Bon Revo entered tho straight with a three lengths' lead, and although challenged by the field at tho distanoe, held his own easily to the post, winning by two lengths, with Brown Owl a similar distance away third, just in front of Monorail. Time, 2min. 38sec. NEWMARKET HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. ■ ■ . Six furlongs. 5 Mr. W. C. Ring's b. c. Potoa, by Monoform—Black Watch, Syrs., 7st. , „ ,' / ,- (O'Shea) 1 1 Mr. J. Georges b. g. Crown Pearl, by , Coronet-Sit. Ada, sjrs., 7st. I31b; ■■.-'..'. .. ■ ■ (Oliver) 2 7 Mr. E. Langton's b. g. Jack Delaval, by Soaton Delaval, syrs., 75t..131b. ''•'.' (Stenning) 3 Also started: 2 Ventura, Bst.' 101b.; 8 Tact, Bst.'4lb.j 3 Goldsize, 7st. 111b.; i Kakama, 7st. 101b.; 9 Winning Way, 7st. 101b.; 0 Tangiwai, 7st. Ventura and Crown, Pearl were first away, followed by Goldsize and Jack Delaval, with Tangiwai heading the' others. Ventura had a • length . advantage over Crown Pearl at the straight entrance;;but at the distance Potoa threw out a challenge, and, catching the leaders in a few, strides, went on to win by a length and a quarter. Jack Delavalwas a neck away, Ventura fourth, and Goldsizo and Tact last. .Time, lmin. Msec. ' : AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs. Ono milo and a half. . 3 Mr. P. W. Arnold's b. m. Antoinette, . by Soult—Miss Annie, syrs., Bst. 111b. , - ■ (C. Brown) 1 2 Mr. R. H. Dndcr's rn. m. La Reina, • bySoult—Queen Anne, 6yrs„ Bst. 71bii (Buchanan) 2 7 Mr. W. C. Ring's b. h. Domino, by Freedom—Modesty, syrs., Bst. 51b. ■'. ; ' (O'Shea) 3 Also started: 5 Midnight Sun, 9st.; 0 Goldfindor, Bst..lSlb.; i Masterpiece,' Bst. 51b,; 1 Bronze, Bst. 51b.; 8 Ngatimaru, 7st.; 9 (Semolina, 6st. 91b.; 10 Tiresome, 7st. , '•.■'.•''.'' Goldiinder was slow, to leave the mark, and was giving tho field a big start when a furlong was covered. ' Ngatimaru led past tho stand, followed by • Semolina, Tdresomo, Domino, Antoinette, , with Bronze last. There was little alteration when the cutting was reached, Ngatimaru and. Semolina being well clear. Once the straight was entered La Reina put in a claim, and appeared to .bo winning easily, when Antoinette came through tho field, and won, by. a length and a half, with the third horse'half a length away,, and Bronze and Tiresome,' last. Time, 2min. 37 2-ssec.

MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, of 275 sovs. ,For two-year-olds. Five furlongs'. 1 Mr. E. J. Watt's ch.'c. Jason, by Achilles—Stepnia, 9st. (L. Wilson) 1 .3 Mr. T.-H. Lowry's br. f. The Hague, by Stcpniak—Peace, Bst. Mb; . (F. D. Jones) 2 2 Mr. F. Hall's b. f. Merry Roe, by -.Soult-Ery, Roe, Bst.--.41b; .. 3 Also started: 4 Martel, Bst. 41b.; 5 Soldier, 7st.; 7 Loloma, 6st. 91b.; 6 Unity, 7sfc. ■'~; , Jason was in front all tho way, . and although challenged in the straight by Tho Hague won comfortably by a head, with the third'horse four j lengths away. Time.lmui. lsec. ''■','■ >■

MAIDEN HANDICAP, at 125 sovs., Ono mile. :.' 1 Mr. N. Dickev'a br. m. H'&ween, by Spalpeen—Waimangu, 4yrs., 9st.3lD. .'; (M'Flynn) 1 1.8 Mr. J. Williamson's b. m. Almeida, by Field Battery—Albuera, 4yrs., 7st. (Dceloy) 2 4 Mr. C. W. Coleman's br. g. Manurowa, by Cuirassier—Natator mare, Cyrs., Bst. '91b. (O'Shea) 3 Also started: 2 Watchchain, Bst. Gib.; 7 Cloudy Dawn, Bst. 31b.; 5 Virtue, Bst. lib.; 8 Parawai, Bst.; 9 Vestal, 7st. lib.; 11 Duma, 7st. 111.; 3 Monocle, 7st. lib.; 12 Matawerewerc, Gst. lllb.; 10 The Celt, Gst. 101b. Wntchcliain led for fivo furlongs, Kaweon then going to tho front,: and. win-, ning easily by a length and a half, with the third horse three-quarters of'a length away. Time, .lmin. 42seo. ■ GLASGOW HANDICAP, of 275 sovs. ■'•.."' Seven furlongs. 2 Mr. E. Langton'a b. g. Jack'Delaval, by SeatonT)elaval—Miss Jack, syrs., 7st. lllb. v------- (Buchanan) 1 1 Sir. Geo. Clifford's b. m.; Heatherbraei by Treadmill—Bonnie Brae, . 4yrs., Bst.- i...V. (Emmcrson) 2 G Mr. J. D. Kemp's b. m. Jolie-Fille,' by: Soult— Merry Moid, syrs., 7st. ■ r •..;'■ (Conquest) 3 Also started: 4 Gloy, 7st. 41b.; 9 Master Wfliriki, 7st. 21b.; 3 Dido, 7st. 21b.; 5 Scorch, 7st. 21b.;7 WeeOlga, Gst. 121b.; 8 Taketumu, Gst. 71b.. •'''■ JackDelaval got the best qi a poor, start, ! and >led all tho way, winning by two lengths, with . the third horse two and a half lengths further back. Time, lmin. 27 2-sseo. ■•■.'■•

FOURTH DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. ■"'.'-'. Auckland, January 1. The following are tho. acceptances for ■ the' fourth day :— GRANDSTAND. HANDICAP, of 1000 eovs. One mile and c 1 quarter.—Los Angolos, 9st. 91b.; Labour l i"ay, 9st.; Antoinette, 9st.; Midnight Sun, Bst. lllb.: La Reina, Bst. 101b.; Masterpiece, Bst. lib.; Electrakoff, 7st. lllb.; Brown Owl, 7st. 71b.; Ka-. ween, 7st. 51b.; Kakama, 7st. 31b.; Ngatimam, Gst. 131b.; First Wairiki, Gst. 101b.; Master Wairiki, Gst. 101b. GREY HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Five furlongs.—Oxeuhope, 9st.; Bluestone, Bst.; Glad Tidings, Bst.; Worcester, 75t..131b.; Almeida; 7st. 101b.;'Glenfinnan, 7st; 71b.; Antiphono, 7st. 71b.; Toreador. 7st.;' Tripoli,. 7st.; Vivace, Gst. 121b,; Phosphorus, Gst. 121b.; Allegation, Gst. 101b.; Decorate, Gst. 101b.; Irish Maid, Gst. 101b,; Rob the Rnnter.'Gst. 101b.;- Matawerewere, - 6st. 101b. AUCKLAND HURDLES, of 275 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Koran, 12st. 21b.; Don Quex, 12st. 21b.; Golden Loop, list. 81b.; Lloyds, list.; Seaman, 9st ,12lb;; Tui Cnkobau, 9st. 91b.; Miss Explosion, 9st. 81b.; Waterworks, 9st. 41b.; Reservoir, 9st. f 41b.; Hyperion, tet.; -Miss Ada, 9st. SYLVIA HANDICAP, <» 275 sovs. Six furlongs.—The Hague, 9st.; Lady Alicia, Sst. 31b.; Merry Rose, fct. 31b.; Mnrtcl, 7st. 131b.;' Marshal M'Donald, 7st. lib.; Sonltikoff, 7st.; Marconi, Gst. 131b. COUNTY HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Six furlongs— Culprit, 9st. 21b.; Crown Pearl; Bst. Gib.; Jack Dclaval, Bst. 31b.; Tact, Bst. lib.; Potoa, 7st, 121b.; Goldsize, 7st. 8lb.; Winning Way, 7st. 51b.; Leahora, Gst. 81b.; Overtime, Gst, 81b.; Wairiki Rose, Gst. 71b; . ' ••■ , ' ■ GOODWOOD HANDICAP, of 275 sovs. Ono mile.—Hoatherbrae, Bst. 91b-; Monorail, Bst. lib.; Master Wairiki, 7st. 71b.; Jolio Fille, 7st. 71b.; Dido, 7st. Gib.; Royal Irish, 7st. Gib.; Tiresome, 7st. 51b.; Admiral Soult, 7st. 21b.; Vfatchchain, Gst. lllb. AUCKLAND PLATE, of 500 sovs. One milo and n half.—Domino, 9st. 41b.; Bob•rikoff, Ost. lib.; Labour Day, Bst. lllb.; Bon Ton, Bst.

MARTON' RACES.

SEATONDALE WINS TIIE CUP. (By Telegraph.—l'ress Association.) Marion, January 1. I'll* first day of tbo Mnrton. summer meeting coumoaosd in glorious wither,

but light rain fell in tlw afternoon. Tho course was in good order, thcro was a record attendance, andr.£19,957 was put through tho machine, ob compared with £615,007 at tho previous summer meeting. Results;— . FIRST HACK HURDLES, of 115 sovs. Ono milo and a half. 1 Mr. J. Torrens's Rendrock, 9st. 21b. ,(G. Lee) 1 3 Mr. G, Delnney'a Strategist 9st, 111b. 2 Mr. W. J/ Smith's Sunrose/9st. lib. ' , , ■ (J. Hcrcock) 3 Also started: 1 Puniau, 9st; 7 T'rekkor, 9st.; 5 Knutsford, 9st.; 8 Vinco, 9st. Strategist led nearly all the .way, with Sunrose second. At tho back of the course, Rendrock passed Sunroso, and coming into ■ tho straight also passed Strategist, and won cajrily by two lengths. Sunrose mado a late fun, but it was un-' availing. Time, 2min; 48 8-ssec, RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs.. .'.;■. 7 Mr. F. Preston's Lady Volga, 7st.slb. (S.' Henderson) 1 1 Mr. J. R. M'Donnld's Styx, 7st. 51b, '■••■ (B; Oliver) 2 2 Mr. J. W. Findlay's-Lord Possible, ■■■ Bst. 31b. ...,.„. (Tricklcbaiik) 3 Also started: 3 Blue Lako, 9st. 8).b.; 4 Makara, Bst. 71b.; G Vibration, 75t.131b.; 5 Sanguinary, Gst. 101b. Time, lmin. 14 3-ssec. .'""■' •JJlue Lake lod from an even start, and iwos joined by Lady Volga and Styx, On entering the straight Lady Volga led and won easily by a length. TRIAL HACK PLATE, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Mr. Ross Allan's Postillion, Bst. 41b. "'■ (W. Price) 1 2 Mr. J. F. M'Kclvie's Dekko, Bst. lib. (R, Young) 2 3 Mr; J. RobsonVSir Daniel, Bst. 41b. (B, Oliver) 3 Also started: 5 Bayadaro, Bst.- 131b.; i Karori Bst. 111b.; 2 St. Elms, Bst. Ulb.; 7 Conibustion, Bst. 41b. >■. Combustion was left, at the post. Won all the way, a nose separating second and third horses. Timo','' Imih..' 30sec. MARTON CUP, of 400 soys. One mll» and b quarter; . 1 Mr. J. M. Canniron's Seatondale, 7st. ■■-■■■■ (H. Tricklebank) 1 8 Mr. J. Harle's Byron, - Bst. 71b. ' ■•■•'- (R, Hatch) 2 6 Mr. T. Lloyd's Master' Laddo, 7st. 71b. ■. (J. Cordue) 3 Also started: i Sea Queen, Bst. 101b. (W. Price); 2 Dearest, Bst. 71b. (H. Telford); 7 Waipaku, 7st. (A. Reid); 5 Goodwin Park, 6st. 121b.. (W. Weller). ' Byro:t led at the turn into tho straight. Seatondalo forged ahead and won by two lengths. Master Laddo was running last in the first round, ; but'cainc with a great, run from'tho distance, and finished third, a head behind Byron. Time, 2min. 9scc. ELECTRIC HACK■'. HANDICAP, of 100 . ; sow. ■ Six' furlongs. ' 1 Mr. J; F. Hathaway's Heather, 7st. 41b ~.,......(H. Tricldobank) .1 3 Mr. Wire Tokcna's Nukuatu, Bst. ■ •- .. (W; Price) 2 4 Mr. W. Howe's Eminont/ 7st. 41b. (R. Young) s 3 Also started: 2 Monologue, 7st. ,101b.; ,6 Sepoy, Gst. 131b.; 5 Bonfire, Gst. 131b. Sepoy and Eminent showed the way for half the journey, when Heather and Nukuatu took charge, tho former winning by two leDgths Time, lmin. 15seo. STEWARDS' WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 One mile; ■ '• 2 Mr. A. E. Ncole's Manakau, Bst. 61b, , : (H. Tricklebank) 1 .1 4 Mr. W. G. Anstis's Royal Simon, Bst. ' > lib. '...(P. J. Anstis) 2 8 Mr. A. Leicester's Mescal, Bst. 91b. ' • >; ' (H. Batten) $> Also' started: 1 Matlow, Bst. lllb.j 5 Kauroai Bst. lib.; 8 San Lass,:Bst. lib.; 6 King Try, 85t.;.,7. Eclogue, Bst." . Royal Simon made tho, pace tho wholedistance till within a few yards of the post, where it was'overhauled by Manakau, who landed tho stako by. a short length. Time. lmin. 43sec. HACK WELTER: HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Ono' mile. , 3 Mr. N. M. Sped's Tiwari. Bst.' 9lb. (W. Price) 1 ,2 Mr. H. Catherall's Chief 'Marshal, 9st. 21b (H. Tricklebank) 2 4 Mr. F; ; R.'-H. BHce's"Whimper, Bst. lib. :;....;...;.>.(C." Jenkins) 3 • Also started: 5 Toney. Ost. 41b.; 1 Manitau. 9st. lib.; CRoseblush, Bst. v Tiwari led all the-wav, and stalling off Chief Marshal from half-way down the straight,, won by a head. Time, lmin.' 44sec. ■'.. '■•■',, DASH HACK HANDICAP, of ■ 100 sovs. Five, furlongs. ■■;■•:-. " i Mr. R. A; Mackenzie's Gerberaj 7st. ■••■■'• (H. Tricklebank) 1 3 Mr. 'A. Jackson's Yaiikco Doodle,' 7st. .......; (Richards) 2 1 Mr. T. Long's Sylvia May. 7st. 91b. ■■■-'-- (W. Price) 3 ■ Also started: 5 Rosalys,. 7st. 21b.: G Hnpingo, 7st.; 2 Austin, 7st. , . ■ .• Sylvia May led to the homo turn. Gerbera and Yankeo Doodle came on a late run, the former winning a good race by a length. Time, lmin; Ssec. > , At the ftewards' inquiry into the running of Hapingo, who broke twice, the jockey was cautioned. .

•..■■;, NOTES ON THE EACINQ. ■ (By Telegraph!— Special Reporter.) '■■■'" Palmerston, January 1. The Marten summer meeting iiommeno- . Ed to-day in fine but overcast weather; and before a ; record attendance. 'Just as the field was at the post j for the' Stewards' . Welter Handicap, a light rain fell,', and continued for the rest;of tho day. ■ The starting,was in tho hands of Mr. A. Morse, who was responsible for even dispatches throughout the. day. Th© principtal ovent—the Cup—was won by Sea-, tondale, tho favourite. In tho'Bailway Handicap, §tyx, a pronounced favourite, was rather easily beaten by ,an outsider in Lady Volga. . l : Bend-rook and Suriiroso monopolised; tho attention of backers in the Hack Hurdles, in which,Nescot, who:is sore, Ibharj and Ngoto were withdrawn. After a slight de- . lay at tho barrier, a. good start was effected. Pumau, who- is wry green, was slow to find his feet, and Shady Girl whipped round at the post. Strategist immediately took up the running, and led from Sunrose, with Rondrock next. Passing tho seven furlongs the. last-named' ran into 6econd place, and at tho half-mile he and Strategist were two'lengths clear of Sunrose, with the others in difficulties. Under tho stick, EcndTook took charge; at the last fence, and, ; coming on, .won by a couple of lengths. Sunrose was well back, and Knutsford finished best of the remainder.!. . ' . '.■". ■''■ ■■;■'.''■.'■ Styl', and nothing else, would go down with backers in the Bailway' Handicap. A beautiful start was made. Styx being out with Lord Possible, but, Blue take soon headed tho pair, and took the'field down tho back etretah at a smart pace. At the three furloiigs Styx headed Blue Lake, but across the bottom ho. had to give way to Lady Volga; The black mare was first into the straight, and at the'distance the field bunched.. Lord .Possible- and Bluo Lake each made good ruus, but they could not, reach Lady Volga and Styx.. Lord Pofcblo wa9 most unlucky, and came from last placo in the final quarter. . i. . Postillion looked on tho big side when : ho went out in the Trial Plate, but despite this tho public made -.-■ him a good favourite, with Sir ;Danicl and St. Elmn also well backed. Sir Daniel was in front for a couploof chains, but at'the end of a furlong tho Advance colt took chargo, and, under a strong pull, lie ;;lcd for the remainder of tho way'i. Dekko and Sir Daniel had a good tussle for'second place, which . tho former got by a noso.only. '-'.•■'■•'. -~;.'. The Cup went to the favourite—Scatori-dalo-after a good race, in which : ;'the whole of tho field had a winning chanco nt tho turn. The pace vas slow for the first'half.-mile,' but• tho last six furlongs was run in lrain. lGSsec. Byron, J)ear- ■ cst, and Sea Queen were first away, but tho two last-named were steadied and Byron set a slow pace in front. Down the back Seatondalo ■ and Master .Laddo ran up to him, whilo Sea Queen and Dearest still tailed'the field. At the two furlongs, tho field bunched, but Seatoiidato's condition stood to him, and ho won nicely' from ' Byron; with Master Laddo third. Sea Queen was stopped by tho weight. Dearest got a bad run, being on the outsido ; nearly the wholo.way.'„■-, ' - ', '• Heather, Nukuatu, and Monologue were ! evenly backed in tho, Electric Handicap, , The - withdrawals .were' Expect,, Phrosoi j Ngakau, and Taurauga. Eminent". and i Sepoy were tho quickest; to begin, whilo j Bonfire was slow at the barrier. Tho ] two leaders put a break, on tho field it's they raced down the back, but across, tho i bottom Heather came fi'oin the rear. Sh'o ' was carried-out turn, but easily dlsDOsed of tho fielfj, Nukuatu was n ;

length in front of Eminent, with Mono» loguo and Soiioy in that order, and<Boa« . firo a long way back. Monologue -wis stopped badly in the 6traight, or sl.ff might have been a lot closer at tho finisl. .After a 6oricso£ defeats Manakau niado amends to-day 'when bo scored a lucky win in..the- Stewards' Welter Handicap, A perfect start was made in. front ot tho stand. At tlio end of a furlong, Manakau and Kauroa were at th« head of a bunched field. Passing the saxfurlongs post, thoy were headed by King Try, who shortly afterwards gave way to Royal Simon. Tlio latter was made • 100 much um of, and entered tho etxftight with a big lead. Manakau got a lucky opening on tho mils, and camo on to win by a nock. Mescal,, who was toiled off in tho first' part, finished in third place.' Eclogue put in a good run across the '.. bottopi, but Iro was done when the straight was entered. Matlow was close up fourth, This mado tho third successive win of H, Tricklebank.:, Tho Hack Welter was a good betting ) race, tho favouritism being closely divided between Manitau, Chief Marshal, and Tiwari. Tho last-named was lucky to ' win, as Chief Marshal was giving bim.a ■:.' long start over tho last, half-nulo, ond ; i then only got beaten by a narrow margin. Manitau. had a nice,position tho whole way, but tho weight stepped her over tho last, furlong, Whimper appeared,to havo , a chance when racing across thei bottom bend, but he also tired over tho last bit. Tho final event saw tho downfall of a. very hot favourite in Mr. T. Long's Sylvia May—a winner at Woodvillo and Palmer- i 6ton North. There was somo excitement ! prior to the 6tart, this being caused by '< Hapingo (bolting twiijo and covering a i Tound each time. Sylvia May began "with / her usual smartness, but she got no break i to-day, and Yankee Doodle always had her / doing her best. In tho run hoiao Gorbora ' —a well-fancied candidate from; Hastings f —camo with a terrifio rush, and gavo \ Tricklebank his fourth win of. tho afternoon: Austin (Advance—Good Luck), who !. wasi well backed, got out badly, but finish. .! cd well in fourth place.. ■•.;.. '. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. , Paimcriton N.i January 1. Tho following aro tho acboptancos for. ' tbo second day of the , Marton Jockey Club's meeting:— SUMMER HANDICAP, of. 800 sovs. One milo and a distance.—Sea Queen, Bst, 121b.) Byron, Bst. 101b,; Dearest, 7st. 181b. | Seatondale, 7st. 131b.; Master Laddo, 7st. 91b.; Manakau, 7st. 21b.; Waipaku, 7st. ' lib.; Mescal, Ost. 121b.; Fashion Plato, Ost. 101b. ' LADIES' BRACELET, of-70 sovs. Ono mile—Fashion-Plate, 12st. Gib. i Manitau, , list. 131b.; Ton»y, list, lib; Whimper, list. 1 , lib.j Wheturangi, list, lib.; Immensity, lOst. lllb.j Pontiff, lOst. 71b.; ißayadare, lOst. 71b.;' First Aid, lOst. 71b.; Lady. : Euby, lOst. 71b.;Rosoblush, lOst. 71b.; Jack o' the Green, lOst, 71b. .. ■ ■ ■■'-.$ SECOND HACK WELTER, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs.-Chief Marshal, 9st. 71b. I Tiwari, 9st. 51b. j Postillion, 9st.; Sir Daniel, Bst. 21b.; Whimper, Bst. lib.; Ka- .;' roro, Bst.; Rosoblush, Bst.; St. Elinn, Bst. TURAKINA WELTER, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Manakau, 9st.; Lady Volga, Bst. 121b.; Matlow, Bst. 111b.; Nu- ■; kuatu, Bst. 71b.; Royal Simon, Bst. 51b.; Kauroa, Bst. 31b.; San Lass, Bst.; King Try, Bst. , FAREWELL' HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongß.—Sylvia May, Bst. Gib.; Postillion, Bst. 61b.; Heather,: Bst.; 21b.; Gerbera, 7st. 131b.; Monologue, 7st. '.;'• 181b.; Yankee.Doodle, 7st. 71b.; Eminent, : . 7st. 61b.; Sleigh Bell, 7st. 81b.; Rosalys, ! 7st. alb.; Hapingo, 7st, ■'.: SECOND HACK HURDLES, of 115 sovs,■'.'■/' Ono mile and a half—Rendrock,' lOst. 31b.; Strategist, lOst. 21b.; Sunroso,'9st. 21b.; M'nhiniwa (latoPamau), fiEt.; Knutsford, 9st.'i Bonny, 9st.; Shady Oirl, 9st. ■. FLYING HACK, of 100 sovs: r Six fur- .. lungs.—Nukuatu, Bst. 71b.; .Heather, Bst. 21b.; Passadcnaj Bst: lib.; Hamurana, 7st. 9lb. j Eminent, 7et. 61b.; Sleigh 8011, 7st. | Sepoy, Gst. 131b.; Bonfire, Ost, 13lb. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. ' Six furlongs—Blue Lake, 9st. 81b::; Makara, Bst. 61b;; Lord Possible, Bst. 51b.;« Lady Volga, Bst. 2lb.j Master Laddo, Bst.; Pirir wni, 7st.< 131b.;.Vibration, 7st. 131b,; Styx, 7st. lOlb.VLady,Louisa, 7st:2lb., ~■.'-,'• .

HAWKB'S BAY MEETINQ;

FIRST DAY'S-RESULTS.' (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) , Hastings, January 1. • The ILawke's Bay Jockey Club was fav» ourcd with pjrfcct weather for the opening day of tho summer mooting. Tho attxsndanco was 1 well up to tho 'piovious record, and speculation was brisk, tho machine handling .£14,087, as compared with .£12,040 for tho first day of tho summer meeting of 1912. Results:MAIDIiN HACK, of 70'sovs. Five, furlongs and a half. 1 Mr. G. P. Donnelly's Formality, Bst i| 51b : (J. Kemp) 1 . 2 Mr. E. J. Watt's Kooya, Bst. 51b. . f (W. Kirk) 3 , j 7 Mr. T. H. Lowry's Great Mogul, Bst. i| 51b. • '.(D. Kemp) 3 Also started! 0 Kiintoinbi, Bst. 81b.; 8 Adriatic, Bst. lib.; 5 Discussion, list. 51b.; 10 Tehuhuti, list. 51b.; 3 Prcstwiok, Bst. 51b.; 9 Etngijwa, Bst. 51b.; i Fair Rosamond, Bst. 51b. Formality -was tho first to move, followed closeljf' by iCooya and Great Mogul, with tho rest strung out. Great Mogul replaced Kooya at tho railway bond, but could not overtako Formality, who won by two lengths. Kooya put in a challenge and beat Great Mogul by a noso for second place. Fair, Rosamond was fourth. Time, lmin. lOsco. CHRISTMAS . HANDICAP, of-MX) 1 sow. Six furlongs. 1 Mr. J. M'Laughlin's Eocene, 7st. 2lb. (W. Ryan) 1 8 Mr. R. Kerchoma's Winning Post, 7st. 71b. (H. Lorrigan) J) 2 Mr. J. Berwick's Morton, Bst <E. Low*) S Also started: 8 Diavolo, Sst.j 5 Mysroriaeh, 7st. lOlb.j i Missile, 7st. 71b. From on even Btart Eocorie shot to tho

' front, with Morton and Winning Post as ' nearest attendants. Eocene was never .■;.' 1 headed. Won easily by half a length, with, ,|' ' tho samo distance" between 6econd and ' third horses. Time,,lmin. lCscc., . , WELTEE HACK HANDICAP, of 100 bovs, , Once round. ■'.'-.■ 3 Mr. J, Berwick's Hautu, r Bst-,'' :■ ' ; '(E. Lowe) 1 ■;. 5 Mr. E. Kemp's Hurakia, Bst. ,- s ' \ : ' (J. Kemp)'! :■; 12 Mr. E. Tehiaagia's Eongonwm,. Bst. 31b. .'...........:....... XL. Watson) 3 ' ;•' Also'started: 0 Merry Valet,- 9st. 21b.i '• 1 Stellaris, Bst. 101b.;' 2 Fleet Week, Bst. 71b.; 1 Top Note,'Bst.'Blb,: t) Ba-ndalero, Bst. 21b.; 8 Sesame, Bst. 21b.; 11 Master Stead, Bst. 71b.'; 7 Trieze, 85t.;13 Wajniahora, 8st:; 10 Eedloh, Bst. : Hautu WO9 fraotious at tho post, but got .the best of a beautiful start .and led; -j.* throughout. Master Btead and Merry ', •;;; .Valet followed in that order to,a furlong ', from home, where Hurakai camo through ,i- " ' from tho ruck and took second iiositnon, ;|i -, ■•' and nearly caught . Low© napping, oft ; ; Hautu. Won by a nose, with a length bo> tweeffl. second-and third horses. ' Time, ..> .' lmin. s'2eco. ', \j ' \ PEESIDENrS HANDICAP,' of 150 fsovs. One- milo and a quarter. ■-'! .' 2 Mr. H. E. Troutbeok'tr Allegory, Bst.'-..!.' , : 61b. ......:...;........(W. Eyan). .1 '! 7 Mr. E, Linibrick's Composed, Gst-71b. . ' '"•','-■ (0. Monk) "8 . .' 5 Mr. E. J. White's Ariom, 7st. 131b.l '..; : ...-,-•■ ,'.' (H. Lorrigan) 3 Also started: 4 Cheddar,- Bst. 71b,;'' Cork, 85t.;.3 Loch . Mabin, 7st, 131b.; 1 ' Vi, 7st. 31b. : ■• , '-■■■'■' From a good start, Cheddar and'AL llcgory took up tho miming, with Ariom and Loch Mabin next and Composed last, lliis order was maintained for a "'.milo when Allegory forged ahead and thojrest I of tho field woro bunched. At tho entrance-:' to tho straight Ariom moved into 6ooond ,j place, but could not overtake Allegory, : ; who won by a neck, Composed beating:' : Ariom on .the post for Becond ' money. Time, 2min. lOsac. OTATAEA HANDICAP HUEDLE EACE, of 100 sovs. Ono milo and three-quarters. > 1 Mr. a Tricklobank's Bravest, list,. . *lb. -a- ................. (o'ComicH),l i Mr. A. Symons's Eiya, 9st. 13lb. -~. «« n ,r „ '', ,„ .( J; Lyfnrd) 2 : 2 Mr H. M. OimpMl's Wainio, lOst. Alsoslm'tcd: 3 Kirkbyl'tet.' 21b.; 5 Hau- - rero, 9st. '■'■-' I ■ ■' Eiya led the field tho first timo past tho stand, lurkbjr and Waiaio following in thatorder. The loader jumped badly at tho-,hurdle opposite tho caretaker's cottage. Kirkby assumed command, and tho positions wero unchanged to the • railway bonU, where Bravest camo through and . lasted long enough to win by two longths. with half that distance between second -V, and third. .Time, Smin. 20.scc. ' TWO-YEAE-OLD HANDICAP, of 00 sovs. Four furlongs. •■■.-.-■,•■. ;) Mr.'A. F. Douglas's Golden Sky, 7st»

! 131b. (W. Ryan) 1 6 Mr. P. Dolbol'a Birkful, 7st. I3lb. (C. Honk) 2 E Mr. A. White'a.Tho Summit, Bst. 21b. , \ (E. Lowe) 3 Also started: 7 King's Guard, Bst. 21b.; i Oppideu, 7st, 131b.; 8 lady Tenzie, 7st. 131b.; 1 Concordia, 7st 131b.; 6 Subduor, 7st. 9lb. Qolden Sky was quickest 'to begin, and was nevor headed, winning by a head, with, six lengths butween second and third. Time, Wscc. FLYING HACK HANDICAP, of 100 eovs. Sis furlongs. 2 Mr. C. J. Ring's Daybreak, 7st. 13lb. •/ (W.Ryan) 1 8 Mr. A. White's Easy, 7st. 121b. (E. Lowe) .2 6 Mr. P. Hunter's Settler, 7st. lllb. (A. Stowo) 3 Also started: i Eradne, Bst. 41b.; 1 'Astral, 7st. lllb.; 5 Arohakau, 7st. Evadno, with Astral and Settler handy, . led'the field to th 9 turn for home, and was'then replaced by Easy. A furlong from home Daybreak came 'through: on the oufcsido,-and won. a good race by two ' lengths, with one length between second and'third. There was a great raco": for third money botweon Astral, Evadno, and Settlor, which resulted in favour of the last-named by a nose. Time, Imin, 16scc. NEW YEAR HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. 'Seven, furlongs. 1 Mr. F. Rilston's San Pludo, Ssfc. 9lb. (W. Kyo.ii) 1 8 Mr. E. J. Watf 8 Montiform, 7st. 13tb. (\). Lowe) 2 2 Mr.' A.-F. Douglas's Thravo, 9st. 101b. (H. Dickson) 3 Also'started: i Bandore, 7st. 81b. Montiform led for a furlong, when San Plirio took up tho nihjiing, and won comfortably by,three lengths. Montiform beat Thrave by two lengths. Time, lmin. ' 27sec. '

, SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Napier, January 1. Tho following are 'the acceptances for the second day of tho Hnwko's Bay Jockey Club's summer meeting:— AOTEA HANDICAP HURDLES. One milo and three-quarters.—Bravest, 12st. 'filb.;'Eau, 125t.'61b.; Eiya, lOst. 31b.; Wniaio, lOst.- 31b.; Kirkby, Dst.j Haurero, 9st. • GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. Six furlongs,—Diavolo, 9st.; Eocene, Bst. 91b.; Merton, Bst. 21b.; Winning Post, 7st. 121b.; Mcttiform', 7st. lllb.j Mystoriach, 7st. 71b.; Missile, 7st. 71b. <, SCURRY HACK' HANDICAP. Five furlongs—Merton, Ust.; Daybreak, Bst. lllb.; Evadne, Bst. 61b.; Formality, Bst. 51b.; Axis. Bst.; Astral, 7st. 101b.; Settler, 7st. 81b.; Mis 3 Ziska, 7st. 7lb.;*Whist, 7st. 71b.; New Guinea, 7st. 71b.; Prestwick, 7st, llb'j Discussion, 7st.. ilb.; Waitoke,' 7st. 31b.i? Wight-, 7st. 31b.; To Huhuti, 7st. 31b.; Bfnny Polly, 7st. 31b. SUMMER HANDICAP. Ono mile and a quarter.—Allegory, 9st.; San Pluio, Bst. Bib.; Ariom, <st. 101b.; Cork, 7st. 61b.; Vi, 7st.; Composed,' Gst. 121b. NURSERY HANDICAP. Six fur-longs.-Golden Sky, Bst. 81b.; Birkful,Bst. lib.; Tho Summit, 7st, 121b.; Idealise, 7st. lllb.; King's Onard. 7st. 8lb.; Concordia 11, 7st. 71b.'; Lady Teazie,7st. 71b.; Subduor, 75t.,21b. EPSOM' HANDICAP. Onco ToundTair Average, list. 91b.; Hautu, list. 01b.; Bandalero, 10=t. lllb.; Rcdloh, lOst. Dlb.; Eangipoaio, 9st.; Marmoo, lOst. 71b.; Waimahora, lOst. 71b. MATAPIRO HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs—Easy, Bst, 81b.; Kooya,, 7st. 91b.; Hurakin, 7st. 71b.; Top Noto, 7st. 41b.; Kimbooibi, 7st. lib.; Fair Rosamond, 7st. 31b.; Seasma, 7st. 31b.; Kirkby, 7st. 31b.; Otama, 7st. 31b.; Arohakau, 7st. 31b. JANUARY HANDICAP. .Sevon fu.T-longs.-Thravo, 9st. 81b.; San Pluie, 9st. lib.,-Diavolo, Bst. 81b.; Cheddar, Bst. 51b.; Cork, 7st. 81b.; Vi, 7st. 51b.; Mystoriach, 6st. 131b.; Bandore, Gst. 71b.

vSTRATFORD MEETING. i

(By Telegraph.—Press Associations Stratford, January 1. Tho Stratford races opened to-day with a big attendance. Rain sot in at noon, however, and lasted all'day. ;This considerably marred tho day's"sport/frA. sum of .610,907 was put through the machine, as against ,£10,114 for the ( 'first day 'of .last meotiifg. 'Results:— ' ' '' TABIKI WELTER HANDICAP,, of 80 60v3. ' Seven furlongs.—Patronymic,, 1; Colmey; 2; Howler, ■3. Time,'lmin. 30 2-sfieo. Won easily by throe lengths. Also 6tartcd: Allure, Princess Flo,' St. Kildaro, Moirette, St. Luap, Patroness, Moirette fell. BOROUGH STAKES, of 60 sots., Four furlongs and a quarter—Tree Luoeine.'l; Floss, 2; Astor. 3. Also started: .Kahanui, Oxley, St. Hubert, Kurualphi, Retrieve, Kathleen Mavournoen, Patronata, Glacier, Invader. Captain, Miro, Flint. Won by half a length.. Time, 512-sseo. . STRATFORD CUP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Master Tupuhi, 1) Muleteer, 2j Patriotic, 3. Also started: ~ North .East, Sam .Pan, Rector Girl. Won by two longths. Time, 2min. 111-ssec. MIDHURST HACK 'HANDICAP, of 80 bots. One mile.—Royal Dragoon, 1; Arur ako, 2; Tetikura, 3. Also started: Delia, ' Apete. Won by, three lengths. -Time, ' "oHUIA HURDLES, of 100 sovs. Ono jmilo and a half.—Borcola, 1; Timothy, 2; Proxy. 3.- Also started: Aviatrix. Worn by a length. Time, 2min. 512-ssec. FARMERS' PLATE, of 50 sots. • One mile.—Ktiropotangi, y, Malaphin, 2; Toi„rohanga, 3. Also started: Millbanks, Hay- . den Park, Nebulous, Woo Paul, Queen's Child. Hayden Park and Nebulous fell. ■Won easily by three lengths. Time, lmin. 60 2-oscc. FLYING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six 'furlongs.—Katna,'l; Red Lupin, 2; Ascalon, 3. Also started: Con tho Shaughraur; 'Won easily. Time, lmin. Issec. RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Six furlongs.—Crawford, 1; Galtee, 2; Gordon Bell, 3. Also started: Park Tide, Lady Fran, Glenfcrn, Minora, Princess Flo, Delia. Won by a longth. Time, ■ lmin. 17&eo. , . '

ACCEPTANCES. ; - ■'■' New Plymouth/ January i. '■, ..The.following acceptances have been received for the second •;' day's racing' at <; Stratford:- /.'■'-.; j.. p--C ■■ ■:.•"■":'.:■ TOKO WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 80 Isovs. One ."mile.—Master Tupuhi, flst. 121b.; SamPan ,9st. 91b.; Allure, 9st. 41b.; Luberne/ Dst. 41b.; Rector Girl, ■ Bst. 91b;; The' Howler, Bst. 71b.; Princess Flo, Bst. 51b.; Moirette, Bst; 31b,;, Kathleen Mavour- -: noan, Bst.'; Opeke, Bst.;'St.' Kildare, Bst. . CARDIFF STAKES, of 60 sovs. iFour ,;'f*rlong» and a.quarter. (Weight, Bst.).— v Kbyal Patnn, Rahanui, Leotn, : Kathleen Ma.vourneen, Ascot, lady Gordon, Patron- .': afa;..Patroness, Gkbier,. ,Toey,' Floss, Oxi?"lcy, Gipsy Kate,. Nullah .Nullah, Sweet ...Breeze, Retrieve, Captain Miro, Flint, •■■■' John Willie, v "■;■■ .'.- : , INGAERB HANDICAP, of 175 50va. Six ,furfonas.—3ed Lupin, Bst. lib.; Muleteer, .•■j ; 7st. 121b.; Katua, 7st. 41b.;. Patronale, 7st. i.2lb.;;Simple Sam, Gst. 121b.; Boronia, Bst. .:•-Tib;;-V.":.-:;:',-•■:■ ■; ::■<-,;■ ■■■■-. •"

■..MAKURI HURDLE, HACK HANDICAP, of 100 'sovs. . Ono mile.and a half,— Timothy, lOst. 81b.j'Mataranui, lOst. 51b.; Bercolu, lOst Alb'.i, Proxy, 9st.; Otahau, ■'"' : ost'' : ■'•■-■ "''■" •■■"• '■•'■"'■ '■" '■ '■■ : STRATHMOIEE HACK HANDICAP, of ; 70 sovs. Five furlongs.—Simple Sam, Bst. • Bib;; Park -Tide, M.'Ab.; Lady Fran, :7st. 101b.j Pfttroncss,'7«t, 31b.; Supply, Bst. i2ib. ■■■:■:■ :■ v. -'-I. ■:-.■ : ■ : DOMINION HANDICAP, of 160 sovs.: : One mile.—Patronale, Bst. 131b.; Ascalon, .'.-■gst. 01b.; Jluleteor, M. 41b. j. .Master Tupuhi, 7st.' 121b.; Red Lupin, 7st. 101b. j Sam Pan,-7st.'9lb.; Royal Dragoon, 7st. 6lb.;Kaiua,.7st. 21b.; Conney, Gst. 121b.; Minora, 6st. 71b. ''. :■'.-■'. LADIES' PURSE HACK HANDICAP, of'CO rovs. Six fnrlonfifs.—Mnlapbin.llst. 61k; The Howler, list.; Nebulous, 10st. ;/10lb.;' Tirobanga, : lOst. 91b.; flayder. Park, 10st< Blb.;' Rahanui, lOst. 71b.; Millbanks, lOst. Gib.; Lady Gordon, lOst. Sib.; Sylvan'Glade,'lOst. 21b.; St. Hubert, lOst. • COUNTY- HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sots. Six furious*.—Lucerne, fist, 'lib.; Parronale, Bst. lllb.; Crawford, Bst. 91b.; : Park Tide. Bst. 21b.; Aruake, Bst. 21b.; rTetikura, 75t.131b.; Galtee, 7st.. 131b.j Conney,'7st. 131b.; Rector Girl, 7st. 91b.; .'Gordon Bell, Gst. 121b.; St. Luap 1 , Gst. (lOlfo.; St. Kildare, fet. IMb. ■/.'.•

J.C.,MEETING.

• (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Greymouth,' January 1. . The Greymouth Jockey Club's summer meeting opened yesterday before a large attendance; although tho weather was wet. .A suni of was put throt.gb, the machino,'. as compared with £7li"i for the corresponding day last year.—Results:— ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. Four •;.' '■■•".''•■ furlongs. .■"■": '1 Irish' Gift, Bst. Mb. .-..; 1 2 lloxeykoff, 9st. 31b. \ '. 2 '•V B.lto, 7st. slb <•■ 8 Won by a longth. Time, Wseo.

WEST COAST BREEDERS' STAKES, of CO eovs. Six furlongs. 3 Uproar, Bst. 21b. 1 1 Gasolino, lOst 2 i Bridegroom, Bst. 81b .'.. ' 3 Abo started: 2 Vanquish, 7st. 181b.; 5 Epaule, 7st. Gib. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 19 (IEEI'MOUTH CUP, of 250 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 2 Ellorton, 7st. 51b..... 1 1 Divorce, Bst. 71b 2 3 Waikehua, Bst. :...: ........: :...... S Also started: 7 Seraphic, lOst. 51b.; i Royal Marine. 9st. 51b.; (i Avvhn, 7st.; 8 Corrio, 7st. 71b.; 5 Separator, 7st. 21b. Seraphic securod the best of the'start, but Ellorton assumed tho lead after throe furlongs, only to bo overhauled by Divorce just beforo tho straight was reached. In the run home, Ellertoa boat Divorce, after a great finish, by a head. Waikehua was a length behind. Time, 2min. 14 8-ssec. PAKOA HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Seven i furlongs. ■ ,■' i 1 Golden Firo, 7st. 101b 1 2 Miss Sylvia, Bst. Blb 2 3 Tho Nut, "st. 51b 3 Won by a length. Time, lmin. 82seo. MA WHERA HANDICAP, of 65 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Irish Gift, Bst. 71b 1 2 Lady Mildred, Bst. 41b 2 3 Furo, 7st 3 Also started: Portland Bill, 7st. 4lb. Won by four lengths. Time, lmin. 5 2-s«ec BRUNNER HANDICAP, of 60 eovs. Seven furlong 3. 2 Gold Braid, 7st: 71b 1 3 Awha, Bst. lib 2 ;1 North Pole, 9st. 71b. 3 Won by four'lengths. Time, lmin, 31 WELTER HANDICAP, of 65 sovs. One mile. 1 Astonishment, 9st. 51b. .'. 1 2 Ellerton, Bst. 101b 2 3 Amalgam, Bst 3 Won by thfeo lengths. Time not taken. PETRIE HANDICAP, of 80 soVs. Six furlong.i and a half. 1 Golden lire. 7<t. 71b 1 3 Lady Mildred, Brt. 2lb 2 2 Miss Sylvia, Bst. 9lb 3 Also started: 4 Bridegroom, 7st. Blb. Won by half a length. Time, lmin. 25 1,5505.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. , TATTEESALL'S CLUB MEETING. By Toleiiraph—Press Association— Oopyrlfht (Rec. January 1, 8.55 p.m.) Sydnoy, January 1. At Randwick to-day, the Tatbersall's Club annual meotiag was concluded. Tho principal event resulted as follows:— TATTER-SALL'S CUP, a handicap sweepstake of 10 sots, each, with 1000 sovs. added. One mile and a'half. 1 Mr. M. Harris's br. m. Angelique. by Newhaven—Angela, 6yrs., 7st. 51b.... 1 Loobano, 7st. Gib 2 Crown Grant, Cst. 111b 3 Thirteen started. 'Won by half a length, with three quarters of a length between second and third. Time, 2m'in. 35see. EVENTS AT FLEMINGTON. Melbourne. January 1. At tho V.R.C. races at Flemington, the principal results were:— STANDISH HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Sis furlongs.—Berry Consols, 1; Ireland; 2; Positus, '3. Seventeen started. „ A great finish. Won by a head, with a neck between second and -third. Time, lmin. 15$ sec. 'BAGOT HANDICAP, of 500 sots. Ono mile and a half.—Abdicator (Prudent Eiflg —Gcod-bye) and Pnaka (St. Ambrose— Neioli), dead heat, 1; Iliad, 3. Eight started. • Puaka camo fast at the finish and caught Abdicator'on the post. Iliad was beaten, by two lengths. Tim©, 2rnin. 38sec. ■ S.A..T.C. MEETIIvG. Adelaide, January 1. At'the South Australian Jockoy Club's meeting to-day, tho following was tho result cf tho , WELTER HANDICAP. One mile.-Pis-' tol King, 1; Eager, 2; Sharpshooter, 3. Nineteon started. Won by a length and a. half. Time,- lmin. i2{ccc.

i ■ QUEENSLAND TURF CLU3. Brisbane, January l. The Queensland Turf Club's meeting took place to-day. The following was the result of .'the MIDSUMMER HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter,—Waninnio. 1; Koatanui, 2; Bachelor of Arte, 3. Twolvo started. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min. lOJsec. REMINDERS. Owners and trainers are reminded that nominations for tho Foxton Racing Club's meeting.close at 9. a.m. to-morrow, with tho club's secretary, Mr. W. Gray, Forton. , In connection with the Te Kuiti Racing Club' 9 meeting, whioh takes place on February 6 next, owners are reminded that nominations for all events close at 9 p.m. to-morrow with the club's secretary, Mr. John H. Trinnear, P.O. box 11, To Kuiti. FIRE DESTROYS TOTALISATORS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Brisbane,' December 31. A ■ fire has destroyed tho ' totalisator machines on the Eagle Farm raoecourse. GREYMOUTH T.C. ACCEPTANCES. Graymouth, January I'. ( Tho following pro tho Greymouth Trotting Club's acceptances for tho 6«cond day:— 14UNANGA HANDICAP (saddle). One mile and a half.—Fiction, scr.; Garrett, 2sec.; Whispering Lad, 2sec; Bisa, 2scc; The Searcher, ssec; Nil Dcspcrandum, sseo.; Roubiii, Bsec.;.Maimot, Esec; WestlanS, lOsec; Galician, lZsec; Sergeant Hnvelock, 12wc; Comrade, Usee.;'.Prudish, llscc; Dunollie; IB sec.'; Childless, ; 165e0.-..•■ < HURRICANE HANDICAP .(harness). One mile and' a' quarter.—Jingle, scr.; May Dillon, 2sec. ;• Eoosevelt, ■ 2sec.; Xady Marion, 6sec.; Mis 3 Wallace, 6sec.j Lord Audley, 68ec.;'Suddite, 9s'ec.; First Child, 12sec.'; ■"•■■'. ■ . . : '- : .

■'IRADESMENfS- HANDICAP -(saddle). One mile—Stormloss, 2sec.; A.T.L., 6sec; Tapahui, Bsec.'; Westle.nd, 9sec; Rouble, 9sec; Telltale,'.•Msec;;• Muscatel, Msec; Sceptre, Msec; Truce, Msec; Silver Star, Usee.; Kami!, Msec.; Miss Reaper, Msec.; Arcadian, 15sec; Bell Q, 155e0.; Capewell, Usee; Eleotrum, 15sec.; Genial, Isseci,v Fairy '.Whispers,'.•Msec.; Pacifio, iGsec.;: M'Coraicky 16sec.j Miss Audrey, 16sec '. ; ' : _r':' ' ' '"' •'■■■■ • ' ' GREY TROTTING CLUB CUP HANDICAP (harness). Two miles.-Jiugle, scr.; May Dillon, iseo.j Beach Boy, 15 sec.; Suddite,: 17sec.;, Overland, 18seo. ; Wild Palni, 21sec; Diotion,.2lsec, ■PAPAROA HANDICAP (saddle). One 'mile and a half—May Dillon, ecrj Manola, lOsec; Chief Spco, 12sec.; Fiction, 12scc; M6tor, 12s«c; Wild Palm, Usee. COUNTY HANDICAP (harness). Two miles.—Midas, 4seo.; Whispering Lad, 4 sec; Gamtt, 4scc; Tho. Searcher, Bsec.; Elkton -Hall, 4sec; Maimot, Msec.; Bohemian, Msec; Flamingo, Msec; Bay View, 16sec; Sergeant Hayelock, 16seo.j BiDgaroomal 16see. HANDICAP. (saddle). One mile.—Roosevelt, scr.; May Dillon, scr.; Lady Marian, dsec; Voter, 4sec; Miss Wallace, 4sec;, Lord Audlcy, 4sec; Mada, ssec; Suddite, $sec; lanto, Gsec.) Manola, 7seo.; First Child,. Ssec. NGAHERE HANDICAP (harness), One mile and a half .—Fiction scr.; Overland, lsec.; Diction, 2scc; Wild Palm, 2sec; Midau, Bsec; Bisa, 6sec; Red Ruth, Gsec.

JOCKEY DISQUALIFIED.

(By Telegraph-Press Association.) Greymouth, January 1. At, a meeting of tho stewards of tho Jockey Club to inquire into the riding of Stan. R«id iu the Farewell Handicap, tho following resolution was carried; That the stewards unanimously find him guilty of obviously pulling Moreykoif in tho Farewell Handicap, and also of jostling Euro in the same race, and that he be disqualified for 12 months. .