THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2345, 30 December 1914, Page 7

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AUCKLAND RACING CLUB GOLDSIZE WINS SUMMER CUP. (By IWe/frosh.—Press Association.) Auckland, December 29. The Auckland Racing Club's Slimmer Meeting was continued at Ellerslie today in fine though dull weather. There was a large attendance, and the racing throughout was most interesting. Speculation on the itotalisator was again brisk, the sum of .£51,134 10s. being put through the machine, compared with -£-,5,002 10s. .for the corresponding day last year, an inorease of jfcßl32. During the afternoon the stewards held three. inquiries. M'Millan, the rider of Prince Soult in the Islington Plate, was fined .£lO for careless riding. L. Traill appeared before them for having, it was alleged, broken fin engagement to ride Beacon at Dunedin. . After hearing evidence the stewards decided to forward the papers, etc., to the Wanganui Club, who licensed the •jockey. J. Deerey complained that Mr. ,J. O'Meara, the owner - of Fashion Plate, had engaged him to . ride that horse in the Ponsonby Hurdle Race, and had later given M'Flinn the mount. The stewards ordered tho owner to pay Deerey a losing mount-fee. The results are:— - EOWBN HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs. 7 Mt. G. L. Stead's br. f. Bonny Bigg, - by Catty- Cragg—Dhulochna, iyrs., 7st. 91b. •••••• (Were) 1 2 Mr. B. Goldwalter's Loloma, 7st. lllb. .> ■ (Bice) 2 9 Mr. A. L. Haven's Eionnula, 7st. 3lb. (Eowe) 3 Also started: 2 Christmas Rose, est.: 101b. (Kennedy) j 1 Banksia 3st. 2lb. (Jenkinson); 6. Centre, 7st. 61b. (Ludlow); 8 Gayciufii, 7st. 61b. .- (Jlullins); 3 Kaimanuka, 7st. Gib. (Clarke); 13 Glucian, 7st. 31b. (Avery);' 10 Manette, 7st. 31b. (carried 7st. 51b.), (Preston); 12 Gold Fran, 7st. 31b. (Reid); 14 Bonvardia, (fit. 31b. (carried 7st. 71b.), (Callura); 11 The Glad Eye, 7st. 3lb. (Stenning); 5 Lady Penury, 7st.' 3lb. '(M'Donald).; . , From a moderate start Christmas Rosa and Loloma were first out, and showed the way practically -to tho straight entrance in'front of Lady Penary and a bunched field. Before the distance wns reached Christmas Rose was ir. trouble, and Bonnv Bigg made an effort on the outside, "challenjins Loloma strongly, ihe pair fought out an interesting finish, Bonny Bigg gaining the verdict by a head. Fionnula' was third two lengths away, Christmas Rose iourth, and Lady Penury - and Kaimanuka next. Time, lmin. lOsec. ..

ISLINGTON PLATE, of 650 sovb., second horse 100 .sovs., and the third horso 50 sovs. from the 'stake. One mile. i Mr. F. Hall's br. f. Merry- Eoe, by | Soult—Erry Eoe, 4yra., Bst. 91b. (Buchanan) 1 1 Mr. C. G. Dalgety's Warstep, Sst. (Emerson) 2, 5 5Jr. T.'h'. Lowry's Balboa, Sst. 2lb. (C. Price) 3 Also started: 5 Prince Soult, Bst. 13lb. (M'Milkn); 2 Mullingar, Bst. 21b. (Deeley). : Merry Eoe from the inside position was first to single herself out after the field had gone about twenty yards all in a line. , At the' six-furlong post WaTstep was handy to Merry Eoe, but going np the rise at' the five-furlong post Merry Eoe cleared out again,' and though Warstep appeared to be catching the leader at the straight entrance, Merry;Eoe had 6 lot left in her, and once the favourito challenged in'real earnest' Buchanan Tode vigorously and , defeated the Auckland Cup winner by three-quarters of a length. Balbos, who was going on strongly at the close, was - Ithree lengths .further back third;. -:Prince Soult was fourth, while Mullingar was pulled up suffering from a broken blood-vessel. .Time, Imm. 3ysec. vlsrroES' handicap, of aso sovs. ' Fivo furlongs. 2 Mr. D. J. Lynch's b. f. Kitty Bellairs, by Obligado—Sweet Alice, Byra., Tat. 41b. (carried 7st. 61b.) , ; (B. Deeley) 1 7 Hon. J. D. Ormond'a Hymottius, 7st. 81b. (carried 7st. ,111b.)...(L. Wilson) fi B Mr. Eoss Alan's Postillion 9st.. , (0. Pnce) 3 ' Also .started! i Downham, Bst. 111b. (R. Berrv); 9 Wairewa, Sst. lib. (Buchanan); S Tact, Bst. lib. (C. Brown): llColonol Soult, Sst. (Kennedy); 10 Goldfire, Sst. (Brady); 8 Toreador, 7st. 131b. (Conquest); 12 Glad Tidings, 7st. 111b. (Eobinson); 5 Bee, 7st. 111b. (Eeid)rl Tete-a-tete, 7st. 101b. (Emerson); 14 Dolenda, 7st. 4lt>. (L. Brown); 15 Mount Victoria, (Hunt); 13 Gold Necklet, 7st. (Chaplin); 16 Maid of Orleans, 6st. 71b. (earned 6st. 101b.), (New). , After some delay at the post, caused by fractiousneas on the part of Hymettins, the field of sixteen was sent ,on as way to a moderate dispatch. Kitty Bellairs was' first to show out, and led Hvmettius, Glad Tidings, and & bunched held into the straight. Once • insido the dxstanco Kitty Bellairs could be seen to have the field beaten; and despite determined challenges from Hymettins, Postillion, and others, the Obligado filly passed the post two lengths clear of Hymettins. Postillion was three-quarters of a length further back, just in front of Downham, Tete-a-tete, Toreador, and Bee, Timo, PONSONBY HUEDLE RACE, of 350 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 1 Mr.' W. Sharp's b. g. Spalfish, by Spalpeen—Flying Fish, 6yrs., list. IXlb vTutchen) 1 3 Mr. D. H; Eoberts's b. g. lulmeny, aged, 12st. ,31b. (Traill) 2 2 Mr. J. O'Meara's br. m. Fashion Plate, aged, list. ......... (M'Flinn) 3 Also started: 5 To Onga. list (Tilsley); i Barbwire, 9st. 101b. (O'Connell); 6 Lady Sabreitache; 9st. (Adolph); 7 Waiotapu, 9st. (J. T. Brady). Lady Sabretache delayed the start for a time, but when the field was dispatched Barbwire took the lead and showed the way in front of Spalfish, Fashion Plate, and Kilmeny past the stand. Barbwire lost his position prior to reaching the soven-furlong post, when Spalfish'. went into command ana though both Fashion Plate and Kilmony made strenuous efforts at different stages, Spalfish maintained his 'advantage throughout, and won by three paitts of a length from Kilmeny. Fashion Plate was four, lengths further off third, Lady Sabretache was fourth, Te Onga .fifth, and Barbwire sixth. Waiotapu . unseated. Brady- at the first fence. Time, 3min. 1766 c.. SUMMER CUP, of 1000 sovs., 6econd horse 200 sovs., and third horse 100 eovs. from the stake.. One mile and a quarter. 10 Mr. J. H. Walter's ch. g. Goldsize, by Gluten—Gold Web, 6yrs., ,7st. , 31b. (carried 7st. 51b.) ... (Eobinson) 1 5 Hon. J. D. Ormond's ch. c. Hyettus, . 3yrs., Gst. 12lb. ■..." (Reid) 2 3 Mr. E. W. Alison's b. g..Allegation, 6yrs., Bst (Conquest) 3 Also started: 1 Chortle, Bat. 'Jib. (Deeley); 2 Eoyal Irish, Sst. 41b. (Wilson); 6 Jlonojuck, 7st. 91b. (Buchanan); 4 Court Maiitial, 7at. 71b. (Emerson); 7 Jolie Fille, 7st. 71b. (C. Brown); 8 Campendor, list. 131b. (Clark);'9 Self, list. dOlb. (Kennedy). ' There was much delay at the post, but the' ten runners were eventually let go tq a'beautiful'start, with HyeOtus and Self showing out in front of Goldsize. Passing the stand Hyettu3 headed Self off before the seven-furlong post was reached, and 100' yards later on the ten Starters were within half a dozen lengths of each other, Hyettus raced through the cutting, with an advantage, but when the straight came to be entered Goldsize was challenging strongly, and inside the distance he headed Hyettus,. while Allegation, Chortle, and Royal Irish could b® seen coming. In a hard finish Goldsize won by two and a half lengths from Hyettns, who was three-quarters of a length ahead of Allegation, with Eoyal Irish fourth, Chortle fifth, and Cninpeador sixth." Time, 2min. 7 3-ssec, CEITEEION HANDICAP, of 350 save. For two-yenr-olds. Six furlongs. S Mr, J. M'Nicol's. b. c. Arran, by ' Marble Arch—Monoquil, Bsit. 71b. (Buchanan) 1 3 Mr. D. Moraghan's br. f. loyal Arch, 9st. ' 21b. (M'Mitlan) S 9 Mr. E. Alison's br. f. Housewife, ' Sst. lib. ...! (Conquest) 3 Also started: 1 Wishful,. BSL. 101 b (Deeley); 6 Mnrco Belto, 7st. 111). (Stowe). M Snub, 6st. 10lb. (Clarke); 7 Freya, 6st 101b. (Reid); B'Penroe, fist. 101b. (KenHousewife was first out,. In front of Loyal Arch and a bunched field, and there was no cliapgo in tho positions when the straight was fairly entered, though before the distance .was reached

Loyal Aich had Housewife in trouble, ana was going along nicely about 200 yards from the post when Arran could be seen ooming up fast on the rails. Hs managed to got up in time to win by three-quarters of a length from Loyal Arch. Housewife was third, half a length further back. Snub was fourth and Wishful' fifth. Time, lmin. 15sec. WAITEMATA HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 3 Mr.- W. J. Ealph's br. g. El .Gallo, , by Spalpeen—Lobelia, sjts„ 7st. 51b. (Conquest) 1 13 Mr. T. Bart's Makura, aged, 7st. 121b :. (Buchanan) 2 9 Mr. N. Dickey's br. m. Kaween, 6yrs., Bst. Sib (Morris) 3 Also started: 5 Gazette,- Bst. 61b. (Brady); 1 Snapdragon, Bst. 51b. (P. E. Jones); 4 Camulus, Bst. 41b. (Emerson)j 8 Houmania, Bst. 31b. (C. Price); 15 Haku Bst. lib. (M'Flinn); 11 Pisher, Bst. lib. (Robinson); 12 Salvia, Bst. lib. (Kennedy); 7 Hereford, Bst, (L. Wilson); 6 Devastation, Bst. (Deeley); 10 Ovation, Bst. (Berry); 2 Hadj, Bst. (C. Brown); 14 Plcnipotent, 7st. 61b. (L. Brown); 17 Brookfield, 7st. 31b. (Eeid); 14 Hawarden, 7st. 31b. (Chaplin). Hawarden and Snapdragon were the early leaders,, but round the. back Makura tan to the front, while Pisher and El Gallo improved their positions. Devastation was -racing prominently at.the threefurlong post, but Makura still had command, entering the straight, but shortly afterwards gave way to El Gallo, who went on to win by two lengths and a half from Makura. Kaween was half a length further back. Hadj was fourth and Ovation fifth. Time, 2min. 9sec. SALISBURY WELTER HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One mile. 6 Mr. T. H. Lowry's br. m. Beldame, by Koyal Fusilier—Lfssadurn, syrs„ 9st. 41b I (Deeley) 1 3 Mr. J. Armstrong's br. c. Iliad's Hero, 4yrs., Bst.: 21b (Brady) 2 5 Mr. A. Alexander's r. g. Patronale, fiyrs., Bst (P. E. Jones) 3 Also started: 2 Vocation, 9st. lib. (L. Wilson); 7 St.' Elmn, Bst. 121b. (M'Millan); 9 Phosphorous, Bst.Blb. (Emerson); 1 Austin, Bst. 41b. (C.' Price): 8 Worcester, Bst. 31b. (Conquest); 11 Gloy, Bst. lib. (C. Brown); 11 Tangawai, Bst. (Buchanan); 4 Football, Bst. (E-. Berry). When the • field settled down Beldame was leading Worcester and Patronale; and in this order they Taced along the back and through tho cutting into, the straight. Inside the distance Iliad's Hero threw out a' determined challenge, but the effort had little effect on Beldame, who won by three-parts of a length. Patronale was another length further off third, and Worcester was fourth, just in front of Vocation and Football. Time* lmin. Msec.

THIRD DAY'S HANDICAPS. IBy TelccraDh—Press Association.) Auckland, DecemW 29. ' Following are the handicaps for the third day of the A.E.C. llaces:— ' GLASGOW HANDICAP. Seven furlongs—Chortle, 9st. 21b.: Royal Irish, Sst. 71b. ; Prince Soult, Bst. 41b.; Gobisize, 9st. 31b.; Snuci, Sst.. 21b.; Beldame, Bst. 21b.; Allegation, ' Bst.. 21b.; Crown Pearl, 7st. 121b.; Patronale, 7st. lllb.; Tact, 7st. 101b.; Tattoo, 7st. 91b.; Monojack, 7st. 91b.; Vocation, 7st. 71b.: Goldfire, 7st. Gib.; Castalia, 7st. 51b.; Tinopai, 7st. 51b.; Court -Martial, 7st. 51b.; Iliad's Hero, 7st. 21b.; Monorail, 7st. 21b.; Phosphorus, 7st. lib.; Tripoli, list. 131b.; Delonda, C-Jt. 121b.; Bclasco, 6st. 121b : Mount Victoria, 6st. lllb.; Worcester, fist. Hlb.; Kaminohe, 6st. lllb.; Austin, list, lllb.; Bonny Bigg. 6st. 101b.; Maui Nina, Gst. Sib.; Gloy, Gst. 71b.; Taugiwai, 6st. 71b.; Salvia,-6sfc 71b. ; Signo. Bst. 71b. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB HANDICAP. One mile and a half—Jack Delaval, .'9st.; Sea Pink, Bst. 121b.; Sinapis, Bst. 101b.; Kooyo, 83t. 91b.; Bonuy Helen, Bst. 91b!; Kilrain, Bst. 81b.; Chortle, Bst. 21b.; Sir Kno.\, Sst.; Allegation; 7st. 131b.; La Reina, 7st. i2lb.; Prince Merriwee, 7st. 121b.; Balboa, 7st. IOlb.; Thrax, 7st. 101b.; 1 Flora Macdonald, 7st. 71b.; Byron, 7st. Gib.; Elcctrakdff, 7st. 51b.; C'ourl Maittial, 7st.;- Marshal Macdonald, 7st.; ■ Jolif- Fillo. 7st.; llingform, 7st.; Soulti):off, Gst. 101b.; Mnniaroa, Gst- 91b.; Moutoa Girl, 6st. 91b.; Campeador, 6st. 91b.; St. Elmn, 6st. 91b.; Don Francisco, 6st. 91b.; Kimbombi, Gst. 91b.;, Monorail, Bst. •91b.; ICaween, fist. 81b.; Camulus, Gst. 71b.; Blackall, Gst. 71b.; Cloudy .Dawn, Gslt. 71b.; Gazette, Gst. 71b.; Glor, Gst. 71b.; Phosphorus, 6st. 71b.; Snapdragon, 6st 71b.; Matakana, 6st. 71b.; Soldier, Gst. 71b.; Vladinoy, 6st. 71b.; Pisher,Gst. 71b.

MIDSUMMER HANDICAP. Five furlor :T 3. —Desert Gold, 9st, 51b.; Loyal Arch, 9st. 51b.; Sutala, 9st. 31b.; Arran, 9st.; Wishful, Sst. 71b.; Housewife, Bst. 51b.; Sweet Corn, Bst. 41b.; Adjutant, Bst. 21b. | Analogue, Bsfc. • lib. j Gold X>ac6, 7st. Üb.» King-'s Courier, 7st. 61b.; Glissando, 7st. 21b.; Marco Bello, 7st. 21b.; Persian Price, 7st. 21b.; Snub, (ist. 121b.; Caber Feagh, Bst. lllb.; Credo, Get. lllb.; Freyi, Gst. lllb.; Harlestone, 6st. lllb.-; Heiro, Gst lllb.; Hydras, 6st. lllb.; Lightning, 6st. lllb.; March, Gst. lllb.; Mountain 'Dream, Get. lllb.; Nordioa, 6st. lllb.; Penroe, Gst. lllb.; Porphyry,-Gst. lllb.; ToT<>toTO, Gst. lllb.; Vinaka, 6st. lllb. MAIDEN HANDICAP. One mileBelasco, 9st.; Self, Sst. lllb.: Kaminohe, Bst. 61b.; Soultane. Bst. Gib.; Kaween, Bst. 01b.; Don Francisco, Bst. 51b.; El Gallo, Bst. 51b.; Makura, Bst. 41b.; Gazette, Bst.. 21b.; Camulus, 7st, 131h.; Roumania, 7st. 131b.; Haku, 7st. 121b.;. Salvia. 7st. 121b.; Rsher, 7st. 101b.; Hereford, 7st. 101b.; Devastation, 7st. 101b.; Football, 7st. 101b.; Ovation, 7st. 101b.; Troublesome, 7st. 101b.; Vallambrosa, 7st. 71b.; Hadj, 7st. 51b.; Ruse de Guerre, 7st. 51b.; Gluetanus, 7st. 51b.; Plenipotent, 7st. 4lb. ; Glittering Sands, 7st. 31b.; Coleraine, 7st. 31b.; Marble Star, 7st. 31b.; Takinini, 7st. 31b.; King of the Valley, 7st. 31b.; Anno Devlin, 7st. 21b.; Brookfield, 7st. 21b.; Don Castor, 7st. 21b.; Gold Fran, 7st. 21b.; Hawarden, 7st. 21b.; Laverna, 7st. 21b.; Lady Penury, 7st. 21b.; Manukau, 7st. 21b.; Simrod, 7st. 21b.; Tamahere, 7st. 21b.

FERGUSON HANDICAP; Six furlongs.—Belasco, 9st.; Achilledes, Bst. 131b.; Christmas Hose, Bst. 81b.; Soultane, Bst. 81b.; Bonny Bigg, Bst. 61b.; Selection, Sst, 31b.; Snapdragon,'Bst. 31b.; Loloma, Bst. 31b.; Munster, Bst. 21b.; Salvia, 7st. 131b.; Banksia, 7st. 121b.; Gold Necklet, 7nt. 121b.; Troublesome, 7st. 111b.; lioumania, 7st. 111b.; Signo, 7st. lllb.; Valla mbrosa, 7st. 71b.; ColeraiTie. 7st. 51b.; Lady Middleton, 7st. 51b.; Rosea. 7st. 51b.; Tinoreka, 7st, 41b.; , Fionnula,* 7at. 41b.; Centre, 7st. 31b.; Gaycimn, 7st. 31b.; Kaimnnuka, 7st. 31b.; Blueform, 7st. lib.; Glucinn, 7at. lib.; Golden Petal,-7st. lib.,' Gold Fran, 7st. lib.; Hawarden, 7st. lib.; Lady Penury, 7st. lib.; Manette, 7st. lib.; Manukau, 7st. lib.; Nimrod, 7st. lib.; 7st. 11b.; Rose Soult, 7st. lib.; Tamahere, 7st. lib.; The Glad Eye. 7st. lib.. NEW TEAR HURDLES. Two miles. —Spalfish. 12=rt. 71b:; Kilmeny, 12st. Sib.; Admiral Soult, 12st. 21b.; Hereford, list.; Fashion Plate, lOst. 131b.; Te Onga. lOst. 101b.; Tragedy King, lflst. 8lb.: Cloudy Dawn. lOst. lib.; Pip, Sst. 71b.: Barbwire, O't. 61b.; Coronade, 9st. 61b.; Beauty, 9st. 31b;; Centenary, 9st.; Erindale, 9st; Lavernn. flst.: Monathol, 9st.

NEWMARKET HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Chortle, 9st. Slli.; Po=fillio.n, Bst. filb.; Doirnhnm,Bst. Bib.: Kin? Lunin, Bsfc.. 511).: Prince Soult, S9t. 51b..; Beldame, Bst. 31b.; ?auci, Bst. 31b.; Crown Pearl, 7st. 131b.; Kitty Bellnirs, 7st. 121b.; Tact, 7st. 121b;: Hyinettiris. 74'. 121b.; Patronale, 7st. 131b.; Hfonojnck, 7st. Ifl'b.; Bi'mrter, 7.«t. B'b.; Waiorewa, 7st. 71b.; Ooldfiro, 7st. 71b.; Toreador. 7st. 71b.; Tinopai, 7sf. 61b.; Bee, 7?t. 51b.; Tcto-n----tete, 7st. 51b.; Iliad's Hero. 7st. 31b.; Victoi'i'i. 6st. 121b.; Belnsco, fist. 121b.; Bonny Kisir, 6st. 111b.; Sli.il-i. Gst. 111b.; Gold Necklet. fist. 91b.; Banisia, Gst, 71b.; Chime, 6st. 71b. REHANDICAPS FOR MARTON. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Palmerston North, December 29. ■ The following are the rebandicaps for the Jfnrton meeting:— HACK HURDLES.-Aratiatia, 10st. 81b.; Waipumu, 10st. 3Tb. ' ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP.Ararat-, Bst. lib. MARTON CUP.—Kooya,' 9st. 51b.; Awaliou, Bst. 101b.; Pavlova, Bst. 61b.; Tnssa(lenn, 7st. 131b.; Sandstream, 7st. filb. ' RAILWAY HANDlCAP.—Gliidiole, 9st. 31b.; Aator, Sat. 121b.; Dcnise Ormo. Bst. lib. DASH EACK HANDICAP.—Marimba, Bst. 71b. STEWARDS' WELTER HANDICAP .- Gib.; Adroit, Bst. 21b.; Goldstream, 7st. Aivahon, lQst. 131b.; Sunbird, 9st. 81b. STEEPLECHASER RUFFY SHOT. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Thames, December 29. As s result of the injuries receivedwhile training' tho Auckland hurdler _%u£x Jkd tp BO §hoti

MANAWATU SUMMER MEETING

CONCLUDING DAY, . AWAHOU WINS BIG HANDICAP. (By Meffraph.—Special Correspondent.! Palmerston North, December 29. A large attendance and glorious weather favoured the Manawatu Racing Club for the concluding day of the Summer Meeting. Although the fields were small 'the racing was good, and somo fino foughtout finishes were witnessed. The sum of ,£23,210 was put through the machine, as compared with -£23,33:; on the corresponding day last year. The total handled for the meeting was ,£6-1,834, against ,£82,777 last year, Bhowing an increase of .£2057. A poor Idt contested the Whitmoro Hack Handicap. Janitor was the'only scratching, and the top-weight was made a good favourite, while more money was lost on Want. At the start' Soporific jumped off in front, and was not again headed. He was hard put to it at the finish to stall oil' Invader and Montana, but he held his position till the line was reached. Montana did not get too good a •run, and Want, when looking dangerous, stopped to nothing. There were seven Tunners m the Hurdles. The Rover was made a very hot order, with Sir Donald nest in demand. At the start Leapuld and Timothy took charge, but passing the judge's box the. fmJb time (the others closed up. Round the Itop The Rover and Sir Donald displaced tho leaders, and Flingot joined them in the run down the back. Over the last half-mile Flingot and Sir Donald were out by themselves, and after jumping the last fence Flingot ran on and easily settled Sir Donald. Leapuki waa a poor Ithird, and the favourite fourth. The. gallop was a very fast one. The withdrawal of Melodist left' only five runners in the Clandeboye Welter. Dispatch. Carrier, who was unlucky on the first, day, was best fancied, but heavy support was also .forthcoming for Master' Lupin. The two fought out a greail finish, but the honours rested with the favourite, who, had a neck to the good at , the finish. Matlow finished very fast and got third place just clear of Black Lupin, who bad made all tho running.

Awahou and Bertrada were evenly supported in the big handicap, attd in a lessor degree th« remainder were also evenly supported. At .the start Bertrada took away the tapes and collided with Stepney. The mare acted as pacemaker from Guiding Way go ; ngout of the straight, but at the six furlongs the others had closed up and the field was bunched all down the back. Awahou was galloping very nicely in the centre, and he took charge entering the straighit. Moutoa Girl then came fast on the rails, and',the favourite had to be hard ridden toinold his place. Bertrada was a fair third,, and then came Guiding Way. Papalitz was withdrawn from the Westbury Hack Handicap, for which Lady Black, who was making her first appearance at the meeting, was the best fancied, with Miraculous, Marimbi, and Gold Soult backed in that order. The favourite had every chance, but could not adt vnder her big weight. Martlet cied, with Miraculous, Marimba, and charge and then won nicely. Martlet had to*bedridden, out to stall off Shopherd's Bush, who finished very fast. The favourite was fourth.

With Gladiole's treatment of tho field in the Palmerston North Stakes on the previous day still fresh in their memories punters had no hesitation ■ in making her a strong order in /the Kawau Handicap, Zeus and Pavlova being the next best supponted. Tho race was practically a repetition of -the Stakes, Gladiole rushing to the front soon after tho start, leading her field all the way, and wining comfortably by a good length. Therfc was an exciting run for second placo between Peronilla, Pavlova, Lady Alicia, and Pariform, Lady Alicia gdtting the judge's verdict by half a head from Pavlova.. Peronilla was fourth and Painform' fifth.

Dispatch Carrier was the only, withdrawal from ' tlie Christmas Hack Welter, ten acceptors going to the past. When the field settled' into its stride Melodist was in front, with Janitor, and Tarigihou close up. Melodist was still in . front at the' homo turn, but at. the distance Ithe field; closed up, Jem ccming nj» 'iast on tho "outside. ■ At. the hall distance he bad'cut the opposition down and had no difficult}' in sooring by a 6c,uple of lengths from Janitor, with Melodist clo9e up third. Sir Fisher was fourth, and ithen came Tangihoa ami Namur.

The final event of the day, tho Farewell Handicap, attracted only three starters, Bertrada declining her engagement though Montana, who had contested the first race of the day, was saddled up again. Princess Moutoa was made the hottest favourite of the meeting, and she and Victoris raced on terras to the home turn, where she drew out and won easily by a length. Half a length separated second and third. The results are:— WHITMORE HACK HANDICAP,- of 110 sovs. One mile and a furlong. i Mr. J. K. Jackson's b. g. Soporific, by Lethe—The Charlatan, 6yrs.,' 7st. 81b. (R. Manson) '1 6 Mr. D. King's Invader, 7st. 81b. (H. Watson) 2 1 Mr. A. M'Donald's Montana, Sst. 31b. (W. Bell) 3 Also started.: 3 Firing Line, 7st. 91b.; 8 Want, 7st. 91b.; 5 Lady Nolan, 7st. 91b. The winner got well away, and kept his lead from end to end, winning by half a length. Time, lmin. 56sec. . TE MATAI HURDLES, of 120 so vs. One mile and a half. 4 Mr. H. M. Campbell's br. g., Flingot, by Musketry—Lady Isabelle, aged, lOst. 101b (A. M'Mullan) 1 2 Mr. T. Mureott's Sir Donald, lOst. 101b (Mr. Adams) 2 3 Mr. E. Short's Leapuki, 12st. 51b. (R. Edwards) 3 Also started: 1 The Rover, list. Gib.; 5 Timothy, lOst. 51b.; 6 Kakawai, 9st.; 7 Lanark, 9st. - ' Nearing tho post Flingot drew out, and won by three lengths, with a neck between second and third. Tho remainder of the field were spread out. The Rover finished fourth. Time,' 2min. 46sec. CLANDEBOYE WELTER HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Mr. ' J. Newton's ch. h. Dispatch Carrier, by Marshal Soult—Castorlace, 4yrs.,. Bst. 81b. ... (W. Young) 1 2 Mr. J. Bull's Master-Lupin, 9st, Gib. . (W. Price) 2 i Mr. J. P. M'Anally's Matlow, 7st. 71b (W. Bell) 3 Also started: 3 Black Lupin, Sst. 81b.; 5 Muleteer, 7st. 71b. A well-fought finish resulted in a win by half a" length, a similar distance separating second and third. Black Lupin was fourth. ,Time, lmin. 27 3-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 300 eovs. Ono mile and a quarter. 1 Mr. J. M'Kelvie's blk. g. Awahou, by Mahaki—To Hou, Oyrs., 7at. 121b. (W. Price) 1 4 Mr. F. S. Easton's Moutoa Girl, 7st. 51b (M.'M'Donald) 2 2 "Mr. Highden's" Bertrada, 7st. lllb. (W. Bell) 3 Also started: 3 Kimbombi, 7st. lllb.; 5 Guiding Way, 6st. 121b.; 6 Stepney, Sst. 71b. Bertrada shot out first, and had command for the greater part of the race, with Guiding Way and Awahou in a handy position. As soon as the straight was 1 entered Awahou came to the front and led all the way home, winning by a length. In the run home Moutoa Girl came up and beat Bertrada by half- a length. ' Guiding Way was fourth. Time, 2min. 7 l-ssec. WESTBURY HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. 3 Mr. L. M'Keuzie's b. m. Marimba, by- Birkenhead—Guitar, syrs., Bst. . lib : (H. Watson) 1 5 Mr. C. Louisson's Martlet, 7st. 71b. (R. 'Manson) 2 6 Mr. H. D. do Lautour's Shepherd's Bush, 6st. lllb (C. Sinclair) 3 Also started: 1 Lady Black, 9st.; 2 Miraculous, Bst. 81b.; 4 Gold Soult, 7st. 101b.; 10 The Manse, 7st.; 7 Papauira, 7st.; 8 Gold Rush, fist. 71b.; 9 St. Oilier, fist. 71b.. Martlet was first out, and led from Lady Black and Marimba at the home benil. Marimba then came through to tho front, and won by a length. Passing tho staud Lady Black-was running third, but was beaten for the place by Shepherd's Bush by half a length. Time, lmiu. lsec. KAWAU HANDICAP, of -200 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Ml', T. O'Neill's ch. m. Gladiole, by St. Clements—Daisy Clipper, aged, Sst. 81b (T. Pritchard) 1 7- Mr, H. D, do Lautour's Lady Alicia, > tet 51b l Sinclair! a.

8 Mr. Mar ton's Pavlova, 9st. (M. M'Donald) 3 Also started: 2 Zeus, 7st. 101b.; i Peronilla, 7st. 71b.; 5 Pariform, 7st. lib.; 6 Gbldstream, 7st. lib. Gladiole led from end to end, and won easily by a length. Time, lmin. 14 3-5 sec. CHRISTMAS HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Mr. J. H. Prosser's b. g. Jem, by San Fran—Waiau, 4vrs,, Bst. 91d. (W. Bell) 1 2 Mr. H. Gaisford'e Janitor, Sst. 31b (H. Tricklebank) 2 3 Mr. H. M'Manaway's Melodist, • Sst. lib. : : (R. Young) 3 Also started: i Sir Fisher, 9st. lib.; 5 Prince Laddo, Bst.' 31b.; 10 Pohni, 7st. 71b.; 6 Tangihou, 7st. 71b.; 9 Namur, 7st. 71b.; 8 La Motte, 7st. 71b.; 7 Master Moutoa, 7st. 71b. Melodist kept well ahead until the straight when the field bunched up, Janitor and Jem being in handy positions. .Tdm came away opposite tie people's stand, and won by a length and a naif.' Sir Fisher came up into fourth place in tho last few strides. Time, lmin. 30sec.FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and 53 ■ yards. 1 Mr. G. S. Easton's br. m. Princess Moutoa, by Martian—Assegai, 4yrs., Sst. 41b. (H. Young) 1 2 Mr. M. W. Home's Victoris. 7st. 51b. ' (M. M'Donald) 2 3 Mr. A. M'Donald's Montana, 7st. 21b. (W. Bell) 3 The only starters. Victoris led out, followed by Princess Moutoa and Montana. In the straight the winner came away and scored by a length, half a length separating second 1 and third.

AUSTRALIAN RACING

PERTH CUP. , By Teleemnh—Press Association—Oopyrleht (Rec. December 29, 11.30 p.m.) Perth, Decenibor 29. The raco for the -Perth Cup resulted as follows:— Dollar Dictator (Earla Mor—Lady Strathmore) 1 Castro 2 Chief Secretary 3 There»were seventeen staTters. Won by two lengths and a half. Time, 3min. 31 l-ssec. ISOLT DEAD. (Rec. December 29, 11.30 p.m.) Sydney, December 29. The brood mare. Isolt (Multiform— Bellicent) died of pneumonia. AUCKLAND TROTTING ACCEPTANCES. (By Telegraph — Press Association) Auckland, December 29. Acceptances for the second day of- the Auckland Trotting Club's meeting are:— OAK HANDICAP. 'One niilo and a half.—Rothschild Lad, 2sec.; King of Diamonds, Ssec.; Blackthorn, isec.; Miss Marvin Downs, Gsec.; Sam Dillon, Usee.; Dignitj', 13sec.; Lady Heiress, 13sec.; Fitzroy, 13sec.; Salvie Dash, 15sec.; Ls Lawn, 15sec.; Doris Salisbury, 15sec.; Auckland Girl, 15sec. TRAMWAY HANDICAP. One mile.August. Child, 3sec.; Waverley, 9sec.; Frazaine, lOseo.; linotype, Usee. SUMMER CUP. Two miles.—Jewel Chimes, Gsec.; Wallace Wood, Bsec.; Stop It, Bsec.; Harvey.Huon, lteec.; Wallace M., llsec.; Prince Rufus, llsec.; Clive, 13sec.; Mattie, 13sec.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. Two miles. —Prince Rufus, 9sec.; Annoyed,' 13sec.s Scotia, 15sec.; St. Trella, 16seo. ,

EPSOit HANDIGAP. Two milesLady Wilmington, 7sec.j Olivo L., flseo.; Hova, 12sec.; Kirikiriroa, 13sec.; Gray W., 15sec.; Tod Bells, 15sec.; Autocrat, 17sec.; Royal Albert, 18sec.; Stranger, 19sec.; ■ King Capitalist, 20sec.; Syren; 20sec.; Itobex, 20sec.; Grattan Abbey, 205e0.; Miss Marvin Downs, • ' • ■ RANFURLY HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter.—Jewel Chimes, Gseo.; Futurity, Csec.j Specialist, 7sec.; Walnut, Tsec.j Uniform, 9sec.; Alf. Al'lvinncy, Msec.; Buff, Usee.;, Phrllistinc, Usee.; Copper King, Usee.; Lady Childj 12sec.; Kesurre-ction, 12sec. DOMINION HANDICAP. One mile.-. Walnut, scr.; Werca, lsec.; Prince Berlin, 2sec.; Lady Rosier, 4sec.; Sundial, Ssee.-;- Huia Grey, ssec,;-The Scout,- 7secY; Lieutenant, 7«ec.; Muriel Derby, 7sec.; Lord John, Bsec. '

DASH HANDICAP. One mile.-Kir-wee, scr.; Aotearoa, 2sec.; Prince Berlin, 2sec.; Jungle, s&ec. ; Ben F., 7sec.; Mummel Bob, 7sec.; Silver Grid, 9sec.