THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1943, 29 December 1913, Page 6

THE TURF.

MANAWATU SUMMER RACES, ,■ ' ■ ...!••./ .. BANDIERA WINS THE STAKES* £XPECT SCOEES IN BIG HANDICAP, (By Telegraph.—Press Association.! Palmerston North, December 27. Beautiful weather again prevailed foT the second day of tho Jlanawatu Summer Meeting. Tho attendanco was again large, and tho raoing was up to tho first day's standard. Speculation was tn'isk, the sum of ,£21),541 being put through tho totalisator as against ,££3,105 for tne corresponding day last year, The results -are;— KELVIN . HACK HANDICAP, of 110 govs. One. miio and 55 yards.—l Jlr. V, H. Colello's Braeburn, by Sir Laddo— 'j/uhirangi, 9st. (L- 'i'raill), lj 5 Mr. \V. J. Douglas's Hiwitapu, 7st. !llb. (11. Watson), 2; 3 Jtr. 11. Jl'Menaway's To llou Hou, 7st. 111b. (M. M'Donald), 3. Also started: 2 Papamarama, Sst. 41b. (A. Oliver); I Moirette, 7st. lib. (W. 'Bell); Aha, 7st. 3lb. (J. 1 Cordue). Jloiretto was tho first to get ; going,'and led to the! six furlong post, wnero Aha. and Knvitapu ranged alongside 'her.". Approaching tho bend Alia was a cople .ot lengths 10 the good. Coming into the straight Braeburn camo through; arid a good finish w:\ '.vitnessed between' the placed horses ul. ..toilette, wh6,'.',,iVas.'.(foiirth, heads sepai'.uing the first" three, and the fourth liorso. being half a length away. Time, Imin. 47 3-5 "riRITEA HURDLES HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. One mile and three-quarters.— 2 Jlr. J. M. Cameron's Marble Head, by Birkenhead—Hippolytc, lOst. lib. (Triclcleba'nk), 1; 2 Jlr. J. It. M'Jlanaway's Rill, list. 131b. (AV. Adams), 2; 3 Jlr. W. Wilson's Taurangi, !)st. 21b. (Edwards), 3. Also started: i.'l'e AVftetu, lOst. 21b. (i'utcher); 5 Maku, 9st. 61b. .(F. Cress) ; 6 llighden, 9st. (Hurdle); 7 Coronation, Sst. (A. Ward). Marble Head quickly went to tho front, and showed the way to the four furlong post, where Coronation ranged alongside. Passing the stand the. order was Coronation, Marble Head, To AVhetu, and Taurangi. Going along the back, To Wlietu took command. Here l{ill moved up, and caught Te Wlietu coming round the turn, and was first over the last jump, closely followed by Jlarble Head, Te Wlietu, and Taurangi. In the Tim home Marble Head came again, and got home by one length and a half. The third horse was two lengths and a half away. Next were Te Wlietu and Highden. Time, 3min. 22sec.

HIGHDEN HACK "HANDICAP, of 100 Bovs. Six furlong.?.—3 Mr. J. F. Hathaway's Heather, by Vlaileniir—Handsome Jack mare, 9st. 31b. (A. Oliver), 1; 1 Mr. F. Ellis's Iliad's Hero, Sst. 171b. (W. Young), 2; 7 Mr. Marton's Pavlova, 7st. 81b. (Weller), 3. Also started: 5 Secret Link, Bst. 111b. (W. Price); 8 Alecto, Bst. 81b. (M. M'Donald); 11 Sir Moutoa, 7st. 81b. (A. Reid); 0 Multiplicity, 7st. 71b. (H. Kirk); 4 A'rlington, 7st. filb. (R. Hunt); 13 French Eose, 7st. 31b. (H. Watson); 2 Ngarun, 7st. 311>. (W. Bell); 10 Courtly, Gst. 111b. '(R. Mabon); 13 Portraiture, 6st. 91b. (J. Meagher); 12 Sir Saracen, Cst. fllb. (Roy Reed). After tho field had settled down Iliad's Sero was out in front, and maintained the lead to within tho distance, where Heather enme fast, and scored by a head from Iliad's Hero, with Pavlova close up third, and Ngarua fourth. Time, Imin. 16 3-ssoc." LIVERPOOL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and a furlong, I Mr. Highden's! Expect, by Advance— Endeavour, Bst. 71b. ...... (A. Oliver) 1 i Mr. H. Knee's Sir Knox, Sst. slb. (W. Bell) 2 5 Mr. A. R. Durranfs Sinapis, Bst. 91b. (W. Price) 3 Also: started: 3 Peroneal, Bst. 41b. (M. M'Donald); 2 Mummer, 7st. slb. JH. Watson); G Odessa, 7st. 21b. (O'llalloran); 8 Moutoa Girl, 7st (Iv. Lam-. bess);-7 S'eatoudale, Gst. 131b. (R. Humt); 30 Coromandel, 6st. 71b. (J. Cordue): 11 Oharlorose, Gst. 71b."(A. Reed); 9 Lady Nolan, Gst. 71b. (J. Hastio). • When the field got going, Peroneal and Mummer .vera in front. Going along the tack,_ Rummer beaded Peroneal and Sinapis, and this was the order coming to tho straight, with Expect lying next. 'At tho distance Expect got, his bead in front,, and, Ifinishinj woll/ got'the verdict by a length from Sir Knox, who was half <i length ahead of Sinapis. with Mummer fourth and Charlerose fifth. Time, imin. 55sec. 1 TALMERSTON NORTH STAKES (eighth), of 500 soys. Six furlongs. 1 Mr. W. G. Stead's Bandiera, by Royal Artillery—Curfew Bell, flst. 81b. ■' (L. Wilson) 1 3 Mr. T. O'Neill's Gladiole. : Sst. 101b. - (W. Young) 2 4 Mr. P. So.imes's Martian .Princess, Gst lib (E. Hunt) 3 Also ran: Ermengards, 9st.'(Oliver); 5 Boumania, Gst. 91b. . .When tho. tapes were Bandiera ■was tho 1 first to hop out, but Martian Princes 3 quickly shot to the front, with Ermengarde and Bandiera next. Coming round tho turn Bandiera moved up and led. into the-straight, and, galloping ..on aiiesly, won rather easily by a good couple of lengths from. Gladiole, who put in a good run in the .straight, , finishing a heck in front of Martian Princes.?. Ermengarde was fourth, .and Eouinania last. .Time; Imin. 11 3-ssoc.

.TERRACE HACK WELTER, of 100 sots. "Seven furlongs.—l Mr. H. Wolland's Monologue, by Advance—Epilogue, 9st. (A. Oliver), 1: 3 Mr. D. M'Leod's Zeus, Bst. 41b. (J. Skeates). 2; 2 Mr. W. Smart's Amity, Bst. Gib. (M. M'Donald), 3. Also started: 4 St Elmn, Bst. 3lb. Trickle,"bank); G Rangivrhetu, ; 7st. 10lb." (J. Corilue); 7 Moeroa, 7st. 101b. ,(A.- Reid);- 5 Chassis,,7ijt. 101b. (W.ißell).' Monologue ;pnt';aud Jc<l 'all the way, win:ning'by a go(>d threo lengths from Zeus, ivho,'.wis attendant thjough-■put'-the• race.Amity was a length, away third. Time, linin.'SOsee.

AWAPLWI HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs—s Mr. .T. Armstrong's Eocene, 'by Gold Beef —Eon a, 7st. filb. (W.. Sell), 1; 3 Mr. H. L. Wolland's The Great 6fog.il, 7fit. 81b. (A. Reid), 2; 7 Mr. W. JNidd's Persniila, 7.st. Gib. (W. O'flal''■loran). X Also started; 8 Blue Lake, 9st. WW. Price); 2 Sanguinary, Sst. 81b. (V. fLoe); 1 Lady Louisa, Bst. 31b. (A. Olliver); ■4 Heel Book, 7st. 61b. (11. Watson); (i [Adroit, 7ft. Mb. (K. lambes>); '9 PareIvanui, 7st. (K. Manson). I'eronilla. was ■the first to show- out, and led all the way 'to within the distance, where Eocene overj hauled her and pa«6d tho judge's box fi length to the good. The Great Mogul came fast in the straight, and beat Rnron'illa for second place by a neck. Time, lmin. 15 3-s=sc..

: * HIMITANGI' WELTER, of 150 som Seven furlongs.—B Mr. J. P. M'Aliallv's Matlow, br Captain Wcbb-Lad.v Gwynne, i7st. nib. (W. O'fTalloran). 1; 1 Mr. C. W. f Williams's Glenfcrn, Bst. .lib. (W. Roll). 2; '5 Mr. H. Whitney's Mount Victoria. fet. 71b (W.Price), 3. Also st'irled: 2 Mr-rry tPrank. 9st. 21b. (M'Donald); 2 Bis Blast, 8-t 21b. (H. Watson I; 7 Coroinandel, Bst. 71b. (Wcller); C Black Luuin, fet. 41b. (K. Young); 2 Stepney. Bst. 21b. (A. Oliver); B Waipuku, 7st. 121b. (A. Reid); I Caber Davon, 7st. 101b. (Tricklebank); !l Montreal, 7st. 71b. (K. Lambess). Stepney was first out, and with Glenfcrn made the paco to well .within tho sirrciislit, where .Matlow and Mount Victoria clcsed ud on them. After a fino raco to tho post, Jlat•low, after many efforts, secured a long i overdue victory by •.'half a ler,gthfrom Glenfern, who was a similar distance ■ away. Stepn-iy was fourth. Time, lrmn. J9 3-ssec.

NOTES ON THE RACING.

(By Tcleeraph.—!3pecial Reporter.)

Tor an off day it was a good attendance ' that mustered at Awnpuni to seo the Stakes ran. A large attendance on tho first day made the stands disagreeably crowded, 'and consequently tho many advantages of improved accommodation recently provided for members of the club and 'its patrons were hardly appreciated «s much as they should have been. 1 Jio course, though a triflo dead on the opening day, was well-nigh perfect when, proceedings commenced on Saturday. Mr.irette jumned out very smartly in the Kelvin. Hack Race,' and. followed by To Hon Hou, led" to the entraucc of_ tho straight. Here Braeburn and Hiwitapu ran up," and, in a splendid finish, only heada separated the placed horses. U'lr-kei-" >v»iit ,sli"liMy astray in tho Tiritea Hurdles. Kill was made a very warm order on the machine, bill. Marble Head repealed His performances of Die orevious day by ranging alongsido tho fay.

ourite at tho bottom of the straight, and beating her homo by a good margin. Tlio winner appears to bo an uncommonly jjootl cut of a gelding, and finishes very gamely under pressure. The weight appeared too big a burden for Hill over the last bit.

Owing to a report getting abroad that W. Young on Iliad's Hero had specially journeyed from Auckland for the ride, tho public went strongly for the Achilles— ICitchenniaid colt in tho Higlulcn Hack Handicap. Heather, after her good showing on tho opening day, and Ngarua, wen. also well supported. Iliad's Hero got out very smartly, and looked a certain winner at the bottom of tile straight, but Heather, which had been ridden a nice race by Oliver, then ranged alongside, and in a hard-fought finish prevailed by the narrowest of margins. Old Coromandol wore quite a rejuvenated appearance as the horses paraded for tho Liverpool Handicap. Support came solidly for Expect, with a number of the others fairly evenly backed. Mummer, Sinapis, Peroneal, and Jfoutca Cllrt enjoyed almost an equal popularity. From a fair start, of which Jloutoa Girl and Odessa got the worst, Peroneal essayed to win from end to end, and led out of tho straight and round the back from Mummer, Sinapis, and Expect. The lastnamed got in front half-way down tho straight, and came on to win well from Sir Knox and Sinapis. Had Sinapis not been galloped 011 at the straight entrance the New Zealand Cup winner, who is very fit at present, might have troubled Expect a little more at the finish. In. the Palmer-ton North Stakes Bandiera, wearing bandages, was backed as though the Tace had finished. _ Ermengarde and GlaTliolo also camo in for a fair share of support, _ Martian Princess being comparatively friendless. Ermengardo and J[artian Princess made tho pace a cracker to tho straight entrance, where Bandiera camo lb rough, but had to be kicked along to win by a good two lengths. Practically only three horses were supported in the Terrace Hack Welter— Monologue, Zens, and Amity. Monologue ran much more kindly than on tho first day, and led from the start, attended by Zeus aiul Amity. These were the plaeings to the end, although there was only one horse in it at the finish, Monologue winning very easily from Zeus, with Amity running on well. There was a slight attempt at a demonstration as tho winner returned- to scale, but the few groans from the outside were more than countered b.v applause from tho stands. Lady Louisa and Sanguinary .were tlio orime fancies in the Awapuni Handicap. Peronilla, as usual, got out well, and led into the straight, where Eocene, in tiio centre of the field, came through, and, in a punishing finish, squeezed home by a small margin from The Great Jlogtil. who was putting in some good work at tlio' .finish. Peronilla stayed on better thnn usual and got third money.

The Himitansi Welter gave, an opportunity to tho lightly-weighted Madow to retrieve his many placing that were ju=.t short of "ood enough, and lie won in mich convincing style that another Tace shortly should not be beyond him. The race wss interesting from the fact that Big Blast was making her reanpearnnce after tho accident she niet with before tho last Wellington Winter Meeting. Tb« mare looked sound enough, and was well placed when half the journey had lieen traversed, but failed to stay on as well as sho has done.

THIRD DAY'S ACCEPTANCES.

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Palmerston North, December 28. ' Acceptances for .tho third day are:— WHITMORE HACJC HANDICAP. One mile and a furlong.—Bon Rain, Bst, lib.; Pnpainarama, Sst. lib.; St. Elmn. 7st. 81b.; Tho Summit, 7st. 41b.; Moirett;, 7st. lib.; Charge, Cst. 101b.; Moeroa, Gst. 71b.; General Madero, fist. 71b.

TE MATAI HURDLES. One mile and a half.—B'iroco, 'Ist. 21b.; Marble Head, list, lib.; Matlow, lOst. 21b.; Te Whetu, lOst.; Huia, 9st. Gib.; liatana, list.; Trooper, ilst.; Coronation, Ost.; Charge, Dst. CLANDEBOYE WELTER, Seven furlongs.—Lady Louisa: Bst. lS!b.; Merry Frank, Bst. 131b.; Braeburn, Sst. 71b.; Mount Victoria, Sst. 31b.; Coiomandel. Sst. 31b.; Stepney, Bst. 21b.; Big Blast, 7st. 131b.; Rod Book, 7st. 121b.: Calicr Davon, 7st. 71b.; Montreal, 7st. 71b.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. One mile Mid a quarter.—M dnight Sun, 9st.; Undecided, Sst. 101b.; Lord Renown, Sst. 71b.; Kilrain, Sst.- Gib ; BroJi.«y Sst. Gib.; Birkline. Sst. lib.;' Byron, Bst.: Lady Laddo; 7st. fib.; Mangaroa, 7st. 'lib.; Immer, 7st. 21b.; Ariom, 7st.; Odessa, Gst. 10lb.; Moutoa Girl, Gst. .01b.; Scatondale, Gst. jOlb.; Sartovna, Gst. 71b.; Imarose, Gst. 71b.

WESTBUEY HACK HANDICAP. Fire furlongs.—Seeret Link, Sst. 91b.; Bertrada, Sst. 71b.; P-ivlo'a, 7st. 111b.; Powder Fox, 7st. nib.; Martlet, 7st.-71b.; Sir Montou, Tst. 51b.; Multiplicity, 7st. 51b.; Epworth, 7st. 31b.; Waldeiiar, 7st. 21b.; Silver Rose, 7st.; Waila'nd, Gst. 131b.; Firing Line, Gst. 121b.: Innoladdo, Gst. 71b.; Waimarino, Gst. 71b.; Improve, Gst. 71b.; Melodist, Gst.

71b. K AWAIT HANDICAP. Six furlongs.--Gladiole, Bst. 10lb.; Ermengarde, Bst ; 101b.; Makara, Bst.; Innner, 7«t. 111b.; Eocene, 7st. 91b.; The Great Mogul, 7st. 51b.; Aratiatia, Gst. 71b. CHRIST.U IS HACK WELTER. Seven furlongs—Monologue, 9st. 111b.; Sir Donald, Sst. 101b.: Hiwitapu, Sst. Gib.; Zeus, fist. 51b.; Arlington, Sst. lib.; Gerbera, Rst. lib.; Ladify, 7st. 121b.; Ilaisard, 7st. 121b.; Couirtly,, 7st. 101b.; Keynote. 7st, 91b.; Omanawa, 7st. 71b.; Prince Laddo, 7st. 711).; Billington, 7st. 71b.; Sir Fisher, 7st. 71b.; Classic, 7st. 71b. FAItEWELL HANDICAP. One mile an,l 55 yards.—Mummer, Bst. 101b.; Odessa, <<st 21b.; Glenfern, 7st. 81b.; Eocene. 7st. Bib.; Ngatimaru, 7st. 71b.; Woipaku, Gst. 11 lb.; Pare-vinii, Gst. 71b.; Semaphore, Cst. 71b.; ICilosteri, Gst. 71b.; Montreal, Gst. 71b.

TARANAKI SUMMER MEETING.

SMILAX WINS THE BIG. EVENT.

(By Telegraph.—P?esi Association.) New Plymouth, December 28. The Taranaki Jockey Club's Christmas Meeting concluded to-day in fine weather. Tho totalisator figures for tho day wero .£13,331, against JG10.632 10s. last year. Tho total for the meeting was .£27,643 10s., against £22, M 10s. last year. R. Barlow, rider of Gerberga in the Fitzroy Handicap was fined i! 5 for careless riding in tho straight, and 13. Copestake, rider of John Willie in. the Sccond Welter Hack Race was fined £o for crowding the other horses on to the rails. Tho results arc:— ITi'ZUOY HACK HANDICAP, of 75 tovs. Seven furlongs.—4 Mr. C. Sharwood's Manaiaroa, &st. (M'C'arten), 1; Mr. J. J. Britton's Gerberga, Sst. 31b., 2; 6 Mr. T. Pine's Florist, 9st. 71b., 3. 'Also started: 5 Sweet Van, Sst: 41b.; 3 Ridicule, Sst.- 41b.; 8 San Due, Sst.; 10 Loopetta, Est.; 2 Knocknagow, Bst.; 9 Angola, Sst.; 7 Advancer, Sst. Won by a head. Time, lmin. 31sec.

INGLEWOOD HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—l Mr. C. Mealyn's Zetos, Sst. (L. Nodd'jr), 1; 5 Jlr. T. F. Goddard's Tetikura, 7st. lllb. (including 3Hb. overweight), 2; 2 Mr. C. Jackson's Astor, Sst. (including 21b. overweight), 3. Also started; 3 Grattan, 7st. 131b.; 7 Red Lupin, 7st. lib. (including 21b. overweight); G Boronia, 7st.; 1 Rector Girl, (Ist. 101b. Won by three-quarters of a length. Timo lmin. loscc.

SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—6 Mr. A. C. M'Dounell's Ratana, Bst. (Monk), 1; 1 Mr. F. Selwood's Play Off, 7st. lllb., 2; 4 Mr. .7. Foreman's Patroness, 7st., 3. Also started; 2 Conney, Bst. 8lb.; 5 Crawford, 7st. 121b.; 3 Sylvan Dale, 7st. 101b.; 7 Galtee, 7st. 31b. Won by a length and a half. Time, 1 initi. lGsec.

SECOND HACK HURDLES, of 125 sovs. One mile and a half.—2 Mr. O. Cox's Timothy, list. 21b. (Flynn), 1: 3 Mr. F. Webb's Tirohanga, 9st., 2; 4 Jlr. T. Hopefutl's Muleteer, flst. 21b., 3. Also started; 1 Katun, Sst. Gib.; 5 Wnrea, 9st. 41b. (including 41b. overweight). Won by four lengths. .Time, 2min. 47 2-ssec. NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP, of 125

sovs. Ono mile. 2 Mr. J. Brown's Smilax, Bst. 71b.

(E. Copestake) 1 G Jlr. D. Hughes's Ngatiruanui, Bsl. ■ 21b. 2 5 Mr. Raleigh's Rewipoto. 7st 3 Also started: 8 Mulga Bill, Bst. Sib.; 1 Manawakolia, Sst. Mb.; !) Tree Lucerne, 7sL lllb.; 7 Draft, 7st. 71b.; 3 Invader, 7st. 51b.; 4 Aruake, 7st. Won by a neck. Time. lmin. 43sec.

SECOND HACK SCURRY, of 50 sovs. Five rurlongs.—l Mr. W. Buckle's Wild Lupin, list. (H. Copestake). 1; 2 Mr. M. Gardner's Calais, Sst., 2; 3 Mr. L. Paul's I'racfoctms, Sst., 3. Also started; 4 I'iketeapa, 9st.; 10 Nalhu, Sst.; 7 Lady Gordon, Sst.; 9 Bay Prince, Bst.; 0 Carloman,

Ssl .; 5 I'ntroon. Sst.; 8 Butcher Boy, Sst. Won by half a length. I'inir, Imin. 3 ""'second HACK WELTER. or 100 sovs. One mil' 1 .—2 Jliv AY. O. I'hillips's I'i (jama, 9st. 121b. (K. Barlow). 1; 1 Jlr. N. King's While Crane, lOst. slb„ 2; 3 Jlr. J. M'Cartv's Patronymic, lOst. 41b., 3. Also started: 1 Princess Flo, 9st. 121b.; 6 Floss, Sst. fill).; 5 John Willie, Sst. Won by three-quarters of «. length. Time, Imin. 45sec. ELECTRIC HACK RACE, of 80 sovs. Five furlongs—l Mr. A. Rayno's ICinir Chira. Sst. (C. Mont), 1; G Jlr. J. F. Butler's Rector Girl, Sst., 2; Jlr. ,T. Britton's lady Ami, 7st., 3. Also started: 4 Simple Sain, 9st.; 3 Brndamanto, Bst. "lb.; 2 Fisher, 7st. Sib.; 9 Squireen, 7st. 31b.; 8 Jlartingale, 7st.; 10 I'atronata, 7st.; 7 Brunswick-, 7st. Won by a neck. Time, Imin. 2 2-sscc.

DUNEDIN SUMMER MEETING.

SECOND DAY. SPECIALFORJI WINS THE BIG EVENT. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Duneclin, December 27. Tho second day's racing of the Dunedin Jockey Club's Summer meeting was held to-day in splendid weather and before a largo attendance. The totalisator receipts for to-day amounted to JC18.991, as against ,£15,304 10=. for the corresponding day of last year. The total receipts for tho mseting amounted to ,£36,693 compared with .£32,842 10s. Jast year. In the Juvenile Handicap the horses were dispatched to what appeared to be a fair start, but only three of the four contestants left tlio mark, Rouge being caught in the tapes. A hostile demonstration greeted the only two horses to finish and after consulting the starter, who declared it no race, the stewards ordered the race to be rerun. This took place with a somewhat different result. Honesty, the former winner, only getting into third place.

The results are:— JULBURN HURDLES HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. One mile and a half.—2 Jlr. D. H. lioberts's b- p. Kilmeny, Cyrs., list, alb. (L. Hegarty), 1; Jlr. J. P. Nelligam's blk. g. Merrie Valet, aged, lOst. 91b. (H. Soker), 2; 5 Jlr. Cf. M. JFLean's br. g. Kingsway, aged, 9st. 31b. (W. Bush), 3. Also started: 6 Mercedo, lOst. 121b.; 4 Tho Brewer, list. 8lb.; 3 Combination, !)st. 71b.; 7 Rock Ferry, 9st. 31b.; 8 Simon Pure, Sst.; 9 Pure Gold, 9st. At the hurdle in front of the .stand Rock Ferry struck heavily and sent his rider 011 to his ears, but lie made a brilliant recovery and got back into the Kiddle, liacing into the back stretch Kingsway was showing the way to Simon Pure and Mercedo, and then came Rock Ferry and Merrie Valet, with Kilmeny improving his position. Going to the far turn Kingsway was running a length in front of Mercedo who was closely attended by Merrie Vallet and Kilmeuy, while Simon Pure had dropped back. Kingsway was first into the straight and landed over the. last fence in front of Kilmeny and Merrie Valet. Inside the distance Kilmeny and Jterrio Valet wore down Kingsway and in a great finish homo Kilmeny won by a neck. Kingsway was nearly two leimths away third, just in front of Pure Gold and Simon Pure. Time, 2inin. 542-osec.

FERNHILL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs.—2 Mr. J- Grid's c. m. Lady Marcia, 4yrs., Bst. 81b. (H. Donovan), 1; 5-Jlr. D. 11. Roberts's b. g. Slogan, 3yrs., 7st. 71b. (Campbell), 2; 1 Messrs. Re id and Elworthy's cli. g. Reval, 3yrs., Ost. 111b. (R. W. King), 3. Also started: 3 Joan, 9st. 81b.; i Moonglow, Bst. slb. At the six-furlong post Ecval was showing out just in front of Slogan and Moonglow. Going to tho far turn Moonglow joined Iteval in the lead, tho pair being close.on threo lengths in front of Slogan, who just headed Lady Marcia and Joan. The order was unchanged as they approached the straight. Lady Marcia moved up as heads were straightened for homo and going on won comfortably br a length and a half from Slogan who beat Reval by close on a length. Joan was fourth and Moonglow dropped right out inside the distance. Time, lruin. 31 i-sscc.

ALLANTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 135 sovs. Seven furlongs.—G Mr. P. E. Shaw's ch. g. Gnome, 4yrs., Bst. 51b. (Bush), 1; 5 Mr. W. Crassau's br. m. Aphaea, syrs., 7st. Sib. (Anderson). 2; i Mr. W. H. Winchester's c. h. .St. Petersburg, syrs., 9st. 21b. (J. Olsen), 3. Also started: 7 Czar Kololiol, Bst. Gib.; 1 Kostroma, Sst. 31b.; 3 More, 7st. 91b.; 2 Peter, 7st. 81b. Gnoine led to the s,ix-fnrlong post witli Peter, who afterwards took charge, St. Petersburg bringing up the rear. Approaching the far turn Peter was running nearly two lengths in front of Gnome and then came Kostroma with St. Petersburg improving his position. Turning into tho straight Gnomo moved itp r to the leader and was in charge at the distance. In the run homo Gnomo kept clear and won comfortably by nearly three lengths from Aphaea who got up in the last bit and beat St. Petersburg by a- long neck for second money. Mere was fourth and Peter fifth. Time, Imin. 30 2-ssec.

ST. ANDREW'S HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile.

2 Mr. J. H. Prosser's b. ni. Specialform, by Boniform—Signal, lyrs., 7st. 91b.

• ' (J. Olsen) 1 3 Messrs. Pyne and Boyle's b. c. Mar- ■ tius, 3yrs., Sst. Gib.

(H. Donovan) 2 S Mr. D. 11. Roberts's br. g. The Cor-

net, aged, 7st. Sib (Cairipbell) 3 Also started: G Gnpon, 7st. 71b.: 1 Parable, 7st. 41b.; 7 Seelcashore, Gst. 131b. ; 4 Troon, 6st. 81b. Martins got shut out, and Specialform at once ran to the Irad and landed in the hack stretch fully live lengths in front of Ths Cornet. Going lo the far turn Snccialform was tiyo lengths in front of Troon, Gapon being at the- tail of a close-running field. Troon joined Snecialform as thev commenced tho rise, the pair being threo lengths in front of The Cornet and parable, Gnpon.being last. When heads were fumed for home Spccialform easily maintained his position and won by close on two lengths from Martins, who came on under punishment and beat The Cornet, who was close up third, just in front of Parable. Troon, r.nd Scckashcre. Time, lmin. 43 4-s?ce.

TAIHOA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs—l Mr. .T. Jl. Hart's ch. g. Cluidic, 3yrs., 9st. 31b. (E. Griffin), 1; G Mr. D. 11. Robe.'ts's ch. m. Vanquish, svrs., (Ist, 'Jib. (J. Campbell), 2; 2 Mr. 11. FreidInnder's c. ill. Miss Kolmnr, 4yrs., Bst. Gib. (.1. Olsen), 3. Also started: 5 Raritono, Cst. 51b.; 7 Mv Glove. Bs't. 101b.; 3 Duller, Sst. 91b.; S Ada Morling. Bst. 311>.; 4 lied Pennon, Bst.; 9 Mazurka, Bst.; 11 Noapuna, . c st. Cliudic, who led from tlu* start, was close on three. lengths in front of Vanriui-:li, Miss Kolmar, and Mazurka, going up tha rise. In line for Lome, Chudic kept clear, and going on won easily by llirec lengths from Vanquish, who beat Miss Kolmar by hnlf a length. Then camo Red Pennon'and My Glove. Time. lmin. 7 2-swc.

GRANDS!'VXD HANDICAP, of 2(10 sovs. Six furlongs.—2 Mr. .7. M'Bride's eh. h. (Ibsino, aged, Ost. (J. 01-on), 1; 3 -Air. .1. Dovlo's eh. m. Golden .Morn. syrs, 7st. 31b. ((>■ Anderson), 2; 1 Mr. N. I'eid's bi-..g. liobert Hell, svrs., Bst. 31b. (A. If. AVilson), 3. Also started: (i Ogier, Bst. 121b.; 4 Martel, Sst. 311).; "i Flower of (lie West, list.. 121b.; 7 Svraborg, list. 71b. Golden Morn led round tho fur turn close on two lenyrths from Robert Bell, Obsono being a similar distance away third. Martel was being hard ridd-en at this stage. Golden Morn landed in tho straight first, and insido the distanco Obsono and Robert Bell put in challenges, whilst Ogier, under punishment, was fairly close up. A vigorous call on Obsono saw liini get up in tho last couple of strides to win by a head. Robert Bell was a short' length away third and Ogier next. Time, Imin. 7see.

JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. For two-year-olds, Four furlongs.—3 Mr. J. li. lieid's c. f. Range, 7st. 71b., (A. Warmald), 1; 2 Mr. A. Hunt's c. I', liee, 7st. alb. (.1. Campbell), 2; 1 .Mr I''. 11. l'yne's c. i'. Honesty, Ost. Blb. (R. W. King), 3. Also started: -1 Asgard. 7st. 21b. Quartette got away well, and Range led Honesty along (lie rise by two lengths from Asga'rd, lieo bringing up the rear. Range led into the straight, and going on, won eoniiortablv by a length ami a half from Bee, who beat Honesty by clows on i'our lengths-. Asgai-d was close up. Time, 51 2-5.-;ec.

FAIiFAVEFJj HANDICAP, of 125.50v5. Seven luriungs.—3 '.Mr. W. (.'.remand's br. in. Apliaea. syrs„ 7st. H).. Anderson), 1; I Sirs. Ivllis'.s )>. h. Mosgiid, svr?.. Bst. .'lib. (R. H. 11l 1 is), 2; 2 Messrs. W. H.iird, iun.'s, and Sanbury's ch. in. Hesione, (ivrs.. list. lllb. (SI'Coll), :i. Also started: 2' Kilts, 7st. 12lb;: li Tevioldale. 7st. 811).; 4 Gregory, Cst. 121b.; 7 Ofiic.ioiK, list. 71b. Gregory got Ikullv away, and Officious a_bo was slow. Turning into the straight Kilts was running a lenglli in I'rmil of Tevioldale, Mo.-gicl. and Gregory being in close attendance. Kills retired Heforo heads were turned for homo. In the run to the

post Aphaca. went past- the leaders', and beat Mosgiel by thres parts'of a length. Hosione was three lengths,: away ihiid, with Thistle and Kilts nextlv. Time'; Imin. 31 1-Oscc.

AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES,

(Br Telesro.Dli-Pr6£» AnookUMj i<s?. Auckland, D9ceinbt:r : 27; . The following acceptances have been received for the second day of the Auckland Racing Club's meeting:— ■ SUMMER CUP. One mile and a quarter.—Bon Ton, Bst. lllb.; Bleriot, 8s(. lib.; Cherubini, Sst. lib.; Colonel boull, . 7st. 121b.; Ilaskyne, 7st. lllb.;' Prince Soult, 7st. 101b.; Kakama,. 7st. !!lb.; Glenfmnan, 7st. 51b.; King Soult, vst. 51b.; Jalie Pille, 7st. 41b.; Koyal Arms, 7st- 31b.; Allegation, 7st.; Peg, 7st.; Devastation, iist. 101b.; The Hague, list. Blb. VISITORS' HANDICAP. Five fur. longs.—King Lupin, Bst. 51b.; Toreador, Sst. 41b.; AVaiorewa, 7st. 131b.; Gipsy Belle, 7st. 131b.; Salute, 7st. tllb.; linl(lame, 7st. 71b.; Selection, 7st. 7P).; Overtime, 7st.; Glad Tidings, Cst. lllb.; Tinonai, Cst. lllb.; Deniss Orme, 6st. 101b.; huso do Guerre, Cst. 71b.; Ijolonia, Ost. 711>.; Sir Halt, 6st. 7lb.

CRITERION HANDICAP. • Six .furlongs. —Hymcttius, Sst. lllb.; Troy, Sst. •Jib.; Muliingar, 7st. 131b.; Charmilla, 7s.t. 121b.; Delenda, 7st. lllb.; Purseform,'Ost. 101b.; Golden Petal, Ost. Jib.; Gold. Necklet, list. 71b.

SALISBURY WELTER. One mile,— T'angiwai, Sst. 21b.; Semolina, Sst. Sib.; Lady Jlcnschikolf, S:nt. Gib.; Kuatangata, Sst. 41b.; Advocate, Sst, 4ib.; Worcester, Bst. lib.; Antiphone, Bst.; Historictte, Sst.; Tho Celt, Bst.; Banian, Sst.; Marshal Jl'Donuld, Sst.; Lady Elgiva, gst.; Ovation, Bst.; Tamaimipo, Bst. BOAVEN HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Silver Shield, 9st. 21b.; Jlonojack, Sst. 71b.; Historictte, Sst.; Spinster, Bst.; Salvia, 7st. lllb.; Tripoli, 7st. 101b.; Excavator, 7st. 101b,; Ardent, 7st. 91b.; Ovation, 7st. 71b.; Harenoa, 7st. 7ib.; Tinoreka, ,7sr. 21b.; Belasco, 7st. 21b.; Moddito, 7st.; Fleet Arrow, (Ist. 131b.; Gold Fire, 6st. J-31b.; Signo, 6st. 131b.; Mint, Gst. 131b.; Tecoma, Gs-t. 131b. AVAITEJIAT'A HANDICAP. One milo anil a quarter.—Decorate, Bst. 71b.: Papawai, Sst.; Matawere«'ere, 7st. 121b.; Marconi, 7st. 121b.; Makura, 7st. 91b.; Opposition, 7st. 81l>.; St. Francis, 7st. 71b.; Holdfast, 7st. 31b. 1 Centenary, tfst.; Jlotorman, 7st.; Prcstwick, Gst. 121b.; Laverna, Gst. 121b.; Battle Abbey, t'st. 121b.; Golden Grain, 6st. 121b. PONSONBY HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.—Sandy Paul, list. 101b,: Pliroso, list. 71b.; Merrimax, lOst. 91b.; Umeuabov, 9st: 131b.; lAVaiputefe, 9st. 121b.; Ivotiripo, 9st. 101b.; Blue Garment, Ost. 71b.; Dawn, 9st. 41b.; Dash, 9st.; Vestal. 'Jst.; Cloudy Dawn, Sst. ISLINGTON PLATE.—Postillion, 9st,; rrinco Soult, Bst. lllb.; Rinaldo, Bst. 21b.j Warstep, 7st. lllb. 1

NORTH OTAGO WEIGHTS

(By Telezraph — Press Association.) Dnnedin, December 28. 'The following handicaps have been declared bv Mr. J. E. Henrys for the North Otago Jockey Club's Summer Meeting :— SUMMER HURDLES, of 110 govs. One mile and three-quarters.—Coronetted, 12st. 131b.; Kilmeny, list. 10lb.; Bravest, list. 81b.; Merrie Valet, 10st. 111b.; Mercedo, lOst. Gib.; Jack Ashore, lOst. Bib.; Ribston Pippin, !)st. 131b.; Rifle Range, flat. 91b.; Brewer, 9st. 81b.; Kingsvray, 9st. 31b.; Simon Pure, 9st.; Rock Ferry, 9st; Puro Gold. Ost'.; Obligate, 9st. NORTH OTAGO CUP, of 400 sovs; One milo and a quarter.—Oxenhope, 9st.; Flora Macdonald, Bst. 91b.; Martins, Sst. 91b.; Snecialform, 7st. 131h.; The Cornet, 7st. lllb.; Gapon, 7st. IMb.; Martel, 7st. 91b.; Mosgiel, 7st. 31b.; Coronetted, 7st. 31b.; Kilmeny, 7st. 31b.; Gnome, 7st. 21b.; Gold Coin, 7st. 21b.; Jeannot, 7st. lib.; Lady Marcia, list. 101b.; Troon, Gst, 8lb.; Gleniin, Gst. 71b. .

JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 130 sow. Four furlong*.—Honesty, 9st.; Cortes, 7st. 71b.; liougo, 7st. 61b.; Firo God, /st. 3li>.; Gargaron, 7st.; St. Helen, 7st.: Bee, Ost. lllb. FLYING HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs—Obsono, 9st. -lib.; Oxenhope, Ost. lib.; Sea King, Sst. 101b.; Robert Boil, Sst. 3)b.; Martel, Bst.'; Jeannot, 7st. 71b.; Kilts, 7st. 31b.; Formnal, 7st. alb.; First Glance, 7st. 31b.; Tevioldale, 7sL; Fender, G«t. 101b.; Sveaborg, Gst. 1011).; Gold Vi ave, list. 101b.; Baritone, fist. 91b.; Flower of tho West, fist. 91b.; May Dalrymple, Bst. 71b.; Forest Belle, Gst. 71b. LADIES' BRACELET, of 70 sovs, Olio mile—Cov, list. 91b.; Jlercodo, list. Sib.; Oliapi, list. 21b.; Money Maker, lOst. Bib.; Franganni, lOst. 81b.; Don Riibyl, Ipst. Gib.; Kingsbury, lOst. Sib.; Optician, lOst. 21b.; Iris Lily, lOst. 21b. ALDERSYDE HANDICAP, or 109 sovs. Five furlongs.—Reval, Ost. lllb.; Chiulic, 9sl. 81b.; Baritone, Sst, 12]b.; bveaboyir, gst. 121b.; Forest Belle, Sst.; Stcpmaid, Sst.; John Barleycorn, 7st. 131b.; Gregory, 7st. 1311).; Vanquish, 7st. 131b.; Clynelish, 7st. 131b.; Miss Kolinar, 7st. 101b. ; Warli»ht, 7st. 91b.; Izdubar, 7st. /lb.; Respond, 7st. 71b.; Slogun, <st. 71b.; groom, Gst. 131b.; Snowrakor, Gst. 131b.; Miss Finland, Gst. 131b.; Florilme, fist. 121b.; Yes, Gst. 121b.; Free Gst. 12 b.: Don Char!, Cst. 101b.: Coftcorfiia, Gst. IWb.; Craig Athol, Gst. 101b. BBLPIKLD WELTER, of 120 • sovs. Seven fuvlongs.-St. Petersburg, 9st. Sib.; Kilmeny, flst. 21b.; Kilts, Sst. 101b.; Lady Marcia, Sst. 81b;; Glenowl, Sst. lib.; Teviotdale, Bst. Gib;; Kostroma, Sst. 41b.; Joan, Sst. 31b.; Mere 7st. lllb.; Rock Ferry, 7st. 101b.; jS'ithsdale, <st. 10 b.; Officious, 7st. 101b,; Vanquish, /st, 101b. ■

RACING AT RANBWICK

CARRINGTON STAKES.

By Telegraph—Press Association— -CopyriKb I

Sydney, December 27. The race for the Carrington Stakes, of 1000 sovs., six furlongs, resulted:— Mr. E. J. Watt's b..e. Athcmc, 3yrs., by Traquair—Arjoel, ist. 1d1b....... 1 Messrs. Sexton and Conlon s br. h. Manchester, 7yrs., by Maltster - Sliss Cliveden, 9st. 21b . L Mr E. H. M'Mahon's g. g. Lord Liddell. 4yrs., by Men—Dawn, <st. Gib: - - , 3

("Re:. December 28, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, December 2". Twenty-six started. Athenic-took charge at the end of the first furlong and was never headed, winning by a. length and a half. MaHchester beat Lcrd Liddell by a length. Popi'.ijay eaiue fifth, J line, lnuu. 131scc.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB;

12?oc. (owner), I; 2JIr.D. Nyhan's. Horn,. TsocV.'.Si 3 Mr. Kay GcsldU's Mahomd, lscc.VS. Also started: S Lady.Wilnunß-, loii,',3sec.; ■ 7., Lady Park,- -Iscc:.;.-.!) -. Puke-" kura,'. fare'.'; 7 Stranger. 7set\ ;•'.-1 Svrie/ tecc.;-'l Mayfield, Usee; 5 Waikino, Usee.;: : ll.V.AV.viiotto,.']2sPc.; 10 Special the way ■ by- six lengths/; between second/and 'third.' Tlm'ft'Miiitn'Ol i-'wc

THE OPENING DAY. HORSE AND -RIDER DISQUALIFIED. (By Telegraph -Press Association.) Auckland, December 27. The Auckland Trotting Club's Summer Meeting opened to-day in glorious weather, over la,ooo being present, Tho track was in good order. The tolalisator handled X23.7W 10s, as against .516,639 last year. A special attraction was tho attempt by Denver Iluon to better tho New Xealand rccjrd for f/iiO mile. The attempt failed. Tho horso trotted 2min. Usee. The results are:— INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (saddle), of 100 sovs. One mile and a half.--;i Jlr. \Y. A. Sc-filt's Jgl!'>, 12st*c. (owner), 1: 1 -Mr. Cardeud's YiraßO, 11.-.ec., '2; 7 Mr. C. Redshuiv's I'ronzo Ilell, {see., I). Also started: I Lady Meldon, scr.; S lilack Gin, fsec.; 2 Katie G., Ssce.ril Euiiny, B>.cc.; 5 I'crolo Deilo, Bscc.; ti I.e J.ewn, flsec.; 10 Special Bloom, I2scc.; 11 Burly 12scc. Won all the way by 50 yards. About 25 yards between second-'and third horses. Time,"lmin. 1 l-sscc. .'.

DKCBMBJiIt HANDICAP (lmfi|>ia),''of 10(1 sovs. One milo and a half.'—2 Mr. Thos. Hoe's St( ! el Bell, (Wee. (LynchX 1 1; I Jlr. 11. G. Rao's Ht. Ti'clki, iflsec,, 2; 1 Jlr. T. H. Williams's; Selkirk, jlsec., !!. Also started: 8 Miss Siilce. scr.; 5' liecom-nir-nded, llscc.; 3 Special Ruon,' )3ssc.; 6 Waipiti, Msec.; 7 Captain Rosic-r, Msec. St. Trella led i'or a mile, Steel Reii then going to the front and■ winning Mjy 11 a length. Between second and third thsro was about 200 yards. Time, .'lmiii. 36sco.' AUCKLAND TROTTING CUP (harness), of 500 sovs. Tiro miles. • V 2 Mr. J. D. I'iper's Jewel; I'liimrs, - 1 Msec '■' (Nyhan)' 1 1 Jlr. 11. I'. Nicoll's•. Pearlf Child, ISscc :..."..i..-.....;....w 2 8 Jlr. Tho.v. Roe's Gold BpU.'Sfpc.'.:i Also started: 7 Wallace JL,} 15sec;,- : 3 Bingana, 9sec.; 6 Mattie, 115ec.';.;.4 -Boiir. i-ta. Msec.; 5 Reuben, Risec;,,- ■■V.-j-j-;..:? 4

Reuben made the running-fora -mile and a half when Peari the lead. Tho latter led alonir -tlie top but; at the straight entrance Jewel Chimes, who had been handy, .'the..front, ami won by three ' lenffths.yi The "third, horse \va> {h r'.--^Serf,^t li vvaynio.': Imin. 3!)3-ssrc.':-v

KDEN TP/I'i.'i' fharfirsslyi'.of Two miles.—6 ,M:. C. iGiesra's Ecceiyer,

|S.PAI!NI';LI;|HANDICAP.(saddIe), of ISO s;A's.^;:-;T\vo^n;ilJl r. 13. Shodbolt's l^iweiic^lll^S.Jio'wner),']; 3 Mr. P..Laird's Lady Kdpß,-..8:.eu.,'..2; 2 Mr. Geo. Paul's AJso started: !i Stop;lt,%crJ;S;7-;Annoyedii;ssce.;'s Erin's Tracey.'jtlSsec; ;V:4 !»'•' l half ■/,a between second s and'third;S i Timeit4minV?'49 2-ssce. :

■ . WAITEMATA IfANDIC.AP ('.■wi.ilo,.'.*!'. 125 One/mile# Iter's. Victor 8 Golconda, -. llsi-c: ; : .^3*lße.lli'ounder,l3seC: ; Golcomia ■ won;ubiit i was,>. disqualified ..for. interfering '■ ivith'^O.l^CX-ff.'lNicbolson," the ridel- of Golconda^'was''Vdisqualified .v' for! six. months. "''.Casliiig .beat.O.l. C.iby. four, length?. ''.TLme. Jinin. "v : . s■? ■ ''

N. GREAT NORTHERN.HANDICAP.(sad-' die), .of, 200 mile—s Mr.' A. Bell Gmy, 4sec.' (Lowe, jun.), 1; 4 Jlr. If. F. Nieholls's Gianella,' scr., : 2; 3 Mr. I'. Macdoiiald's Prince ,1. Also started: 8 Jfaster Park, 4soc.; 8 A'f M'Kinney, 4sec.; G Golden Rose, feec.; 2 Mattie, sscc.Lord Specialist, , r jsec.; 7 Prince Berlin!'' After a desperate finish Bell Gray .won' 1 by a head. . The third horse . was' half a length away. Time. 2min. 17 2-5.-rc. "'

ST. HELIER'S. HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs. One mile.—l Mr. G. W. Clafkson's Corbell, 3sec. : (F. Holmes), 3 ; 5 Jlr. A. Paul's Lady Specialist, lsec.. 2; 4 Mr. G. Jf. Currin's Celtic, ser., 3. Also started: 2 Kirwee, ser.; 3 Lieutenant. 4 6ec.' Won all the way by half a length. Two lengths separated second and third. Time, 2min. 26 l-ss?s. , . ..' v.'., ..^

WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB,

. (By. ; . .Telegraph,—Press Association.) Westport, December 27. ' For the second day of the AVestport Trotting 'Club's Midsummer Meeting tho weather was fine except for a brief drizzle. The totalisator put thrmtgh .£5543 as compared with .£10,036 last year, . The results are:— GRANITY HANDICAP TROT. One mile and a half.—Nora Jt'Kinney, 1; ATangua.rd, 2. 'Time, imin. 5 4-ssec. DASH HANDICAP. < One mile.-Jliss Clarendon,'l; Miss Black, 2. Time 2min. 34 l-ssec. ■ ' . AVESTPORT ' HANDICAP •• TROT.— Paetolu-s 1; Charlio Jt'Kinnev, 2. CHARLESTON HANDICAI"'. One mile and a half.—Jliss Black, 1; May Star, 2. Timi*.. 3min. 47 3-osac. ELECTRIC HANDICAP. One mi!e.Ingomar, 1; Leppa, 2. Time, 2min. S3 4-f)see. DOMINION HANDICAP.iTwo miles.— Chief Archer..'l;':Jlerlin,' smia. 13.? CC. "..'iii- ■, »• AA'AIAIWUVROA H\NDlr\P Oae mile.— I Trixie Adair, .1;. Overland, 2,' Time, 2min. 51 l-ssec.' '■■'■J.? " ....

RECOVERY HANDICAP. 1 One niils and:.' 1 a;.. half.—Silver' Heel. 1;. ' Elsie Lincoln, 2. Time, 4min. 13 2-Bsec.""

THAMES JOCKEY CLUB,

■ ■ \ . (By Tclegrejh.—Prras Association;) Thames, December 28. ,■ The second day's racing of ths Thames Summer Meeting attracted a record attendance. There was splendid weather, and the course was good. Ths results ore:— THAMES IIUEOLES. One milo and a half.—Pip, list. 121b. (Atulerton), 1; Rapid, 9st.. 2; Clar' 1 , 9st. lib., 3 Also started: Chance Shot, "VVju by lialf a length. Time, 3min. SECOND MUDEN •< HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Glittering Sands, 7?!;. ' 81b. (O'Shss). and Dispatch Carrier, "st. I.llb. (Conquest), dead neat, 1; Pet, 7st. slb, 2. An exciting finish. Time, Imin. IGsec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. four furlongs.—Bogey. Bst. fib. (Gilchrist), 1; Lady Thorn, jst. 81b., 2; Lady Alicia, 7.sr. 101b., !t. Aiso ran: Positive, Vivace. Olxlnratc-, Morlite, Aram-a. ' Won by half a length. Time, 50scc.

M'GOAVAN MEMORIAL. One milo.AJtneida. Sst., 1; Tattoo. !)st. $!?>.. 2: liimtangata. Sit;, 3.' Also started: Explosive, Alary Ann, P.worara. Sir Stroud, Poicliers. Won by fiaif a length. Time, lmin. 40'1-sbpc-.' ■ SECOND HACK RACK. Fivo furlongs. -Fetuoa. Sst. 101b., 1; Fupura. list., 2; Hlue Rose, Sst., 3. Nine others started. Won bv inches. Time, lmin. f 1-Sseo. COUNTY HANDICAP. Six fiirlonjrs.Snalfisli, 9st. 3!b. (Giifcninpr), 1; Tripoli, 7st.,Glb„ 2; Lady Alicia, 7st'.-91b., 3. Aha started: Field Force, Maui Nina, Mortite, Vic. Won by half a length. Time, linm. Usee. ■ THAMES STEEPLECHASE. About three miles.—Tlauora. list. 21b. (Rao), 1 j Rapid, Obh 71b., 2; Eglintnn, !)st. 81b.. 3. Also started: Gollwrn, Zac ran off. Won easilv. Time. smin. 2Gsse. WELTER, HANDICAP. One mile— Raabuipata, 9st. 101b. (Gunning), 1; Parapara, Sst. 71b.. 2; Sir Stroud, Sst. 71b., 3. Also started: Poietiers, Succession, No?. v; ;V REEFTON MEETING, ■■{By ..Telegraph—Press Association.) ■ ' .''".'? Rcafton, December 28, The weat'u'.r »vas magnificent for tho second day of tho Resfton Jockey Club's' 1110011™*: The attendance was heavy, but the fields small. Results:— COUNTY HANDICAP. Six fmlongs.Missile, 7-t. '.'lb., 1; Achillcdes, -9st.. Gib., 2: Eurik, !W., 3. Also started: The Nut. Sit. lib.; Ploasii.-e Bent. Won by throe lengths. Lime, Imm. 18 3-."isee. FLYING '.IANDICAI'. Five furl tigs.-Ro-ral Sleeves, S«t 121b., 1, Nsunuii, Sst. 71b'., 2; Lady Mildred, 7st. IMb., 3. Also started: Gold Battery, 7st. Sib.; Miss Olivo. 7st. 211}.; Old Timer, 7st. Miss Oli.-o fell halfway round, ricking he: back. She had to bo slut, later on. Time, lmin. 2 3-s?ee. BEETTON .HANDICAP.' One mile.--Roval Dragoon, Sst. Blb., 1. Ellerton, 7st.. 2: "Glcncarinieh, 7st; 121b., 3." 'Also started : Britain Ciwii, Bst. 91b.; Turna, Sst. 71b. A splendid race, Ellerton came fast in the straight, and was only beaten by a head, when gaining fast, Time, lmin. 58 3-ssee. .H'XCnON HANDICAP. Six .fin-loDss. -Impulsive, 7st. 10lb., I; Tyno'.Lass, Ist. (ilb.. 2; -Ui'.v Kilchoran. list., 3. Also started: Missile, 7st. 51b.; Epaule, 7st. Sib, A masaifieent. race. Impulsive cams up attlio Inst, and boat Tyno 1/ass by a imck. T.a.'lv l\ilcluv.ui was dose up CRONADIIN HANDICAP, Six furlongs. -Britain' Crown, flst, lib., 1; Portland Lady, 9st., 2. Tho only starters. Won by three. Jen;?!lis. Time. 'lmin. Msec. HiGH-A v EIGHT HANDICAP. Seven furlnßKS.—EllortoH, Sst, 1- Royal Brage,:»), Sst- Sib., 2. ■ Time-, lmin. <fi 2-3scc. '.FAREWE'.L HANDICAP. Six fur-lmisrs.—ll-ivik. 9st. Sib., 1; Excitement, 7sf fllb., 2; Gleoonglv, 7st. 91b.. 3. Also started: Pleasire Bant. 7st, 111b. Tim.', lmin. 17 2-sw?. 'The kialtsator hnndl;d .E&STO fo,- the two', days, n decrease, of JC297 on' Inst.year, j..■ ; ': ■ ~.■"■, JOCKEY'S GREAT WIN..'"- .. AT KEMPTON'PARK STEEPLECHASE. By Telegraph—Press Aseodation-Copyricht , ■-■.-, (Rcc. December 28,'5.5 p.m.) -"■■,'.■.. ;■■''.;:■". ... London, December 27. "After deprivint; Oakley .of tho lead in (he Kcmpton Park Maiden Steeplechase, Kcn'a bungled,- and nearly 101 l at tho last fence, and Pirffoll. '■■ Ivenia's jockey, ~;-a«,' shot out of the saddle on, to her neck, but didnot lose the reins. He climbed back into his soil:, a wonderful piece of horsemanship, and was given a groat ova. "on as-hewou tho race by five lengths.