HOLIDAY RACING

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 79, 28 December 1920, Page 6

HOLIDAY RACING

MANAWATU MEETING

i, CLIENT WINS THE CUP

OPEN SPRINT TO PARISIAN DIAMOND

.. By Telegraph—Special Reporter. Palmerston North, December 27. 'C The Manawatu Racing Club's Summer ["Meeting opened at Awapuni yesterday in fine, but windy weather. The course and eurroundings_ were in beautiful order, and the going -was good. In all respects tho meeting was a record one. For the day the totalisator handled J!78,930 as compared with .£61.625 on- the corresponding day last year.

Sixteen starters faced the barrier in the Trial Plate, for which Merry Queen was 6ent out a good favourite. Top Dog and Lord Usk wore in the van most of the way, but coming into the straight the favourite took chargo, and stalling off a challenge from t'he Trentham-traincd La Paloma, she vent on to win by half ft length. Lord Usk was a length awav, followed by Kuia.

.Maniahera was withdrawn from the Hurdles, and in his absence the public went solidly for Old Gold and Falstnlf. Hautawa, with! Fatstalf and Sweet Tip- 1 perary, were the first to show out, but going past tho stand Crosswords had joined in. From then on the issue was never in doubt, and Crosswords won pulling up. Pauwerewere and Old .Gold fought out socond place, the latter getting the verdiot by half a length. Hautawa was fourth. Five furlongs from home Fal-.-staff foil and gave M'Sweeney n bad . shaking. ' . - Tho Gillies , Handicap was a good bet'tlng race, at least six of the runners betng well backed. Hapdy was the nctimt favourite. From a fair start Waimahoe Tushed to the front, and soon pnt a break dn the field, but coming into the - straight he came back to the field. . Yankee Dan, the favourite, ! and Shamrock put in claims, nnd in a good finish Handy won by a length, Yankee Dan be: ; ing half a length in front of -Valley Rose. ■Waimahoe was fourth' and Shamroct •fifth.

Volo, Mnrqneteur, ond Molynenx rte- ' dined their engagements, in the Cup, l and after very spirited betting Imaribbon v.tinlshed up a good favourite, with Lovematch/Client, Esperance, and Bonnio .... Maid in keen, demand.. Imaribbon was •Viot on her best behaviour at the barrier/and considerably delayed the start, tint eventually the field was dispatched - in a line. Nobleman was first prominent, but passing the stand Cleft was in front, ■with Lovematch", Moutoa Ivanova, Nobleman, and Dusky Eve in nttondiir.ee, whilo Client and Bonnio Maid were in the rear. ' Going along the back Lovematch was in the van, but on entering the straight th# ■ {field closed lip, Motffcoa Ivanova being ' the leader. Dusky Eve, Bonnio Maid, and Lovematch all challenged, but Client got a lucky run on tho fence, and, finishing strongly, won by half a length, a . head separating second and third. Dusky Eve was. fourth, Imaribbon firth, una ' Bonnie Maid sixth. The race was a false ;-,run one, and suited the winner down to the ground. . Backsheesh, Panache, and' Bonny Koso •■were scratched for the Nursery Handicap. Creme de Menthe and Anomaly were ' the public fancies. The field was irao Vtions<at the barrier, and oaused some " delay, the main offenders being Roman, -and Pam. ■ Capping Day was first, out, -followed by Scion, Creme de Menthe, and . Anomaly, ancl they led all the way, Bis. sertation cutting Creme de Menthe out of third money on. the post. Thero were, eleven starters in the Tara- * ma Welter Handicap, and Festivity was . backed down to an even money favourite. Ho had every chance to win, but at the finish Pente beat him easily. Stutter in the lead for seven furlongs, when , Pente, Festivity, and Sweet Song went on their own, tho first-named winning by a length, two lengths separating soc- " ond and third. Stutter, was .fourth. All but Blackmail and Handy went to ■ the post for the Fitziherbert Handicap, i-and there was another very big- pool. Acre, Inah, Chimera,, and Solfancuo all carrying over four figures. Inah, Nursing Sister, and Sweet' Memory were the first to break 'the line, with Affectation and Parisian Diamond just behind the leaders. This order. was maintained to the straight' entrance, where several of • ♦the runnera had a chance. In the rain to the post Parisian Diamond came with a Tattle, and won clevorly by a length. ■■■ Affectation, was tho same distance away, • a nd then came Sweet. Memory, Inah, Nursing Sister, and Chimera, in a line. Acre (the favourite) and Astmome were in the rear tho whole way. .._•■ The concluding event; aaw the public make Insurrection a- warm favourite. After a good race tho outsider Paoanui prevailed from Printemps, with Insurrection third.

detailed results.' TelwirMih-i'M"" AmooiaUon. '' TRIAL PLATE, of 200 sovs. Soven " furlongs. TrHerrv Queen, 7st. 101b (A. BeM)-1 ••' La Paloma,.7at. 101b. ... (M. M'Donold) 2 - Lord TJsk, Sat. 51b. ... (W. D. Young . J Also started: Mead, Nra Tonni, Glenham, Rewi Poto, Top' Dog, Blissfulness, 'Lord Ashlea, Bst. 51b.; Absurdity, Bombrook, Gamboola, Kina, Melting Mo- • ■ ment, Prudent Lad, 7et. 101b. 5 Won easily by a length. Time, lmin. £9 2~sfioCi TOKOMARU HURDLES, of 300 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. Crosswords, 9st. lllb. (A. M'Donald) 1 Old Gold, lOst. 13lb (Kaan) 3 Pauwerewere, 9st. (STMullan) 3 Also star'ted:.Multive, list. 51b.; G'oldetream, lOst. 51b.; Sweet Tipporary, Falstaff, lOst. 21b.; Hautawa, Powdor King, Dick, Pokanokane, 9st. Won very easily. Falstaff foil. Time, Bmin. li 4-ssec. • GILLIES HACK HANDICAP, of 300 . Bovs. Six furlongs. Handy, Bst. 131b (R. S. Manson) x Yankee Dan, Bst. 31b. (B. M. Morris) 9 Valley R-oso, 7st. 81b. ... (A. Griffiths) 3 Also started: Elcullus, Bst. lllb.; American Beauty, Bsdr. 91b.; War Baby, Bsl., Namur, Bst'. 71b.; Automoana, 7st. 91b.; Strategy, Sst.; Magistrate, Shamrock. Militaire, 7st. 121b.; Earthshine, 7st, 61b.; Samarang, Bacchante, 7et. lib.; Siberian, Bst. 131b.; Waimahoe, fist. 121b. Won by a length. Timo, lmin. 15 l-sset, JfANAWATU CUP, of 1250 sovs. One mile and a half. Client, 9st. 2lb (M'Carten) 1 Esperance, Gst. 13lb, ... (W. Kitchener) 2 Moatoa Ivanova, 6st. 10lb. « (H. Hydor) 3 Also started: Imaribbon, Bst. lllb.; Bonnie Maid, Lovematch, Bst. ilb.j NoMeman. Bat. 31b.; Dusky Eve, 7st. 121b..; Cleft,. 7st. 71b. . A race A neck between the firs*. fo " r ™ nr i2?- 2min. 37 2-ssec. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Five furlongs. Anomaly, 7st 81b (E; Wadde'll) 1 Soion, 7st. 81b n TJojjv o Dissertation, 7st. 91b. ... (S. j! S 3 Also started: Taipa,ru and Warpath .-(bracketed), 7st. 131b.; Capping Day, Bst. 41b. j; Tommy Rot. Sst. 31b.; Creme de Menthe, 7st. 8lb.; Pnneoss Pat, Kilreio Panther, 7st. 71b.; Lord Martiar R 0 ! man. 7ft. 21b.; Edendalc, Gst. 131b'• Pif. Flo, Pam, Gst. lllb. Won easily. Time, lmin, 3sec. TARARUA HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile and 55 yards. Pehte, Sst. 21b. (B. It. Morris) 1 Festivity, 7st. lllb (R. Bagbv) 2 Sweet Song, Bst. lllb (A. Reid) 3 Also started: All Corise, Bst. 131b.; Pavilion, Bst. 121b.: Maninhera, Bst. lllb.; Stutter, Bst, 8lb.; Sling Camp, 7st. 12lb. ; Royal Gift, Achillion, Marziale, 7st. lllb.

Won by half a length. Time,"lmin--42 2-ssoc. FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, of COO • . sovs. Six furlongs. Parisian Diamond, 9st. lib. (Q. Clark) 1 Solfnnello, Bst. -lib (L. G. Morris) 2 Affectation, Bst, Gib. 3 Also started: Chimera, Ost. lib.; Acre, Bst. 12li>:; Inah, Nursing Sister, Kouon, Bst. 'Jib.; Sweat Memory, 7st. 91b.; Woden, 7st. 51b.;-U'ake,' 7st. 41b.; Astinome, 7st. 31b.; "Bonny Briar, Gst. 131b. Won by a length. Timo, lmin. Usee. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. One milo nnd 55 yards, Paonui, 7st. 21b (A. Griffiths)' 1 Printemps, 7st. 131b. ... (L. G. Morris) 2 Sycorax, 7st, lib (R. Hunt) 3 Also started: Jutland, Bst. 111b.; Demagogue, Bst. Gib.; Insurrection, 7st. 101b.; Idle Talk, 7st.; Horealis, 7st. 81b. Heads "between tho placed horses. Time, lmin. 45 2-ssec. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCE. Following are the acceptances for the second day:— KELVIN HACK HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile and*ss yards.—Vasilkov, Ost. lib.; Nurnur, Bst. 81b.; All Cerise, Sweot Song, 7st. 131b.; Festivity, 7st. 101b.; La Paloma, 7st. 21b.; Passenger, Royal Gift, 7st. TE MATAI 'HURDLES HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile and three-quar--1 ters. — MultSve, list. 51b.; Crosswords, list. 41b.; Maniahera, list, lib.; Exploder, lOst. 61b.; Golds'tream, lOst. 41b.; Vigilo, lOst. lib.; Sail Home, 9st. 31b.; Pawerewere, 9st. 21b.; Dick, 9st. HIGHDEN HACK HANDICAP, of 250 bovs. Six furlongs.—Yankee Dan, Barleycorn, Bst. 91b.; Canyon, Bst. 31b.; Strategy, Valley Rose, 7st. 131b.; Shamrock, 7st. 111b.; Au'.omoana, 7st. 101b.; Hallowroz, 7st. 81b.; ' Gallin, 7st. Gib.; Garthshine, 7st. 51b.; Spare Moments, 7st. 31b.; Waimahoe, 7st. 21b.; Lord Usk, Vindictivo. 7st. lib.; Absurdity, Whiri.wata, Gst. 111b.; ICuia, Conziska, Gst. 91b. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 800 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Marquetfiur, Bsi'. 111b.; Lovematch, Bst. "51b.: Isabel, Rst. aib.; Bonnie Maid, Bst.; Dusky Eve, 7st. 121b.; Cleft, 7st. 51b.; Hyttus, 7st. 31b.; Moutoa Ivanova, 7st. 21b.

TERRACE HACK WELTER HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Seven furlong 6.—. — Flight .Commander, 9st. lllb.; Hymarty, Ost. 101b.; Barleycorn,' Beloved, 9st. 211).; American Beauiy, 90t.-, Stutter, gst. 71b,; Signysian, Minsk, Sat. 41b. j War Baby, Sst. 31b.; Misslove, Sst. lib. ; Convention, 7st. lllb.; Rebuff, 7st. 91b.; Sling Camp, 7st. alb.; Gamboola, Siberian, Achilleon, Rangi Poto, —.

HIMITANGI WELTER HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One mile nnd 55 yards.-' Nobleman, 9st. 91b.; Omahu, 9st. lib.; Idle Talk, Borealis, Bst. 131b.; Insurrection, Bst. lllb.; Hurry Up, Sst. 91b/; Sycorax, Bst. 81b.; Miss Maid, Sst. 41b.; Railand, 7st-'. 131b.

AWAPUNI HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Six furlongs. — Parisian Diamond', 9st. 131b.; Chimera, Sst. 131b.; Acre, Bst. lllb.; Solfanello, Bst. 101b.; Sweet Com, 7st. 131b.; Handy, 7st. 31b.; Wake, 7st. 21b.; Astinome, fat. 131b.; Bonny Briar, 6st. 101b.

■ PALMERSTON NORTH STAKES, of 500 sovs.. Six furlongs.—Affectation, 9st. • Warplane, 9st.; Duncdin, Bst. lllb.; Little River, Bst. lib.; Blackmail, 7st. 131b.; Panache, Edendale, 6st. 91b.; Taiparu, 6st. 71b.; Princess Pat. Mockery. 6st. 41b.

AUCKLAND MEETING

CUP WON BY STARLAND

STATUETTE'S RAILWAY

HANDICAP

By TeleeraDh.—Snecial Oorresoondtnt. Auckland, December 27. The Auckland Bacing Club's summer meeting opened. to-day.in line weather. There was a record attendance, including the Governor-General and Lady Jellicoo. Tho course was in excellent order, and the racing gt>od. The Cup provided a fine contest, there being a great finish, between the placed/ horses. The totalisator. handled £151,188, compared with ,£124,916 last Boxing Day. . ' In the big field for the Shortland Plate Forest Gold, Bonnie Heather, and Geoffrey were all well backed. Early Dawn took command early, with Forest. Gold and'Bonnie Heather handy. Entering the straight the leader was joined by the other pair, but she put up a stout resistance." Over the last bit Geoffrey asserted himself and won by a neck from Bonnio Heathor; who just headed Early Dawn. Forest Gold was fourth. Mermin, who looked trained to the hour, was a hot favourite in the Foal Stakes, and after The Hawk had paced him doing his test for five furlongs the favourite came away and easily from The Hawk with Maunu and Grotesque together a couple lengths away. Prince Jewel and Tinohoro were both big fancies for tho Robinson Handicap, and of the two Tinohoro did the best, but he was unequal to conceding "Lovelight 311b. Tho latter won by a neck after a great finish. Hyrax' was a length away and Clonmel was fourth.

The big crowd v present all pressed forward trying to got a glimpse of the runners for the Cup. In the birdcago nothing looked better than First Salute, while Gasbag also stripped well. After a perfect start Gasbag and Oratress showed out, while Nightraider immediately droppod to the rear. After going half a mile, Blue Cross and Prince Willonyx took charge and they led Gasbag past the judge the first time, with the others handy, Uncle Ned and Teiiterfield being most prominent. The positions were unchanged at tho five furlongs, where Oratress was whipping a bunched field, except Nightraider, who was tailed off. Entering the straight Blue Cross was done with and Gasbag, Starland-and Woody Glen all appeared in front, while First Salute got up on the inside. Over the last two furlongs Starland, Gasbag, and and First Salute were clear of the others, and after a great struggle Staihmd won by a neck from First Salute, who beat Gasbag by a head. Oratress was fourth, and then came Woody Glen and "Uncle Ned. Nightraider was pulled up. Tho scrntchings were Glen Canny, Sunart and ICilgour, who have gono soro.

Tho Grafton Hurdles' was a triumph for Paddington Green, who just got up and outod Oakleigh after the latter bad led all the way. Khartoum was prominent behind Oakleigh over tho Inst five furlongs, and after a good struggle for second place tho judge was unable to divide -thorn. liiiperino was fourth.

The Railway Handicap was mnned by a bad start, half tho field getting away badly- King Abbey and Miss Gold were through the tapes when they went up, but tho riders thought it was "no start" and pulled up, /badly interfering with Humbug. Golden Bubble led Statuette to tho top of the hill, with Silver Link liandy. Going down the hill Statuettn took charge and she led into the straight from Golden Bubble and Silver Link. In the straight Arrowsniith and Rossini put in challenges, but Statuette maintained her advantnse and won comfortably by a length from Silver Link, who hoa.t Right and Left by a head. Dovelet was fourth.

Unahi was the public fancy for tho Nursery Handicap, with Toa Taua second choice. Leithfield. another of Mr. G. L. Stead's team, mnde a one-horse rnco of it. He jumped out in front and led all tho wav. Unahi did not get off well, but he finished on and cut Toa 'J'aim out of 6oeond money. Soultcrina" ivas fourth. Tigritiya tried to win the Christmas Handicap from end to end, but she tired badly over tho last half furlong, and Maioha just caught her on the post. DETAILS OF THE RACING. ftv TpletrrrnH—Pitrb Apporhition. SHORTLAND PLATE, of 500 sovs. One mile. Geoffrey, 7st. 21b (C. Eoed) 1

Forest Gold, 7st. 1111) 2 Early Dawn, 7st. 71b ■) Also stalled: Bonnie Heather, Bitho- , lia, Canowindra, Couter-attack, Guerre I a Mort, Marble Slab, Over There, j Thrace, Pavo, 7st. 111b-;-Actrice, Am- i borine, Mouocrat, 7st. 71b.; Commission Illumination, 7st. 21b.; Pagoda, 7st. Won by half n length, tho samp distance between second and third. 'lime, Duin. SO l-s?ec. GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, of 1500 sovs". Six furlongs. Menu in-, Bst. 101b (Gray) 1 The Hnwk, Sst. 101b .'. 2 Mftunu, Bst. 101b. ...'. 3 Also started: Winning Hit, Kick Off, Oranga, Itoyal Box, Grotesque, Loyal Irish, Bst. 101b. J The' Hawk went out very fast, .followed by Mormin. The latter got on terms at tho distance, and in a good finish won by a neck. Maunu was two lengths away. , Time, lmin. 13 4-sscc. ROBINSON HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Seven furlongs. Lovelight, 7st. lib. (M'Tavish) 1 Tinohoro, .Sst. 121b. " Hyrax, Bst. 71b. 3 Alsj started: Explode, fist. 101b.; Princo .Tewel, Clonmel, Sst. 61b.; War Tank, 7st. 131b.; Heather'moon, 7st. 121b.; Night Time, Formalin, 7st. 111b.; Pepin, 7st. 71b.; Sylvan, Miss Melvn, Recreation, Tresor, T'onnaui, Prince Menschikoff, Bright Light, Marble Bell, 7st. A good finish. Won by a- neck, tho third borse a length uway. 'lime, lmin. •11 3-Sscc. AUCKLAND CUP. of 3000 sots. Two ' miles. ttarland, Sst. 111b. (Glover)-- 1 First Salute, S't. 31b jj Gasbag, 7st. 111b ' Also started: Oratress, Ost. 21b.; Uncle Ned, »-t.; Red Ribbon, Bst. 2lb.j Tenterfiold, Sst. "31b.; Princc Willonyx, 7st. IMb.: Woody Glen, 7st. 51b: Johnnie Walkor, 7st 21b; Nightraider, Gst. 911>.: Blue Crow, Bst. 71b. Gasbag piloted the field for half a mile, when Blue Cross took charge, from Gasbag, Prince Willonyx, and TenterfieWj. Along the back stretch Uncle Ned moved up, but was unable to sustain the effort. At the six furlongs post First-Salute made a forward movo oiTu got clo=«l to the leaders. At the distance First Salute, Gasbag, and ntarland were fighting for the lead. In a great fini.sh Starland won by it neck, a head separating the otiher two; Oratress was fourth. Time, 3min. 30 HURDLES, of 500 sovs. Two miles. Paddington Green, lOst (Bowdon) 1 Oakleigh, 10st. 41b., and Khartoum, 9st. 91b. (dead heat) 2 Also started: Luperino, list. 91b.'; Deviation, list. 51b.; Kolm, Cymcr, list.; Tenacious, lOst. Oakleigh led to within 100 yards of the post, when Paddington Green and Khartoum tackled the leader, the former winniiiff by 'half a length, Khartoum making a dead lieat with Oakleigli for second plnce. Luperino was fourth. Time, 3min. 49sec. I!AILWA1 V HANDICAP, of 1400 sovs. Six furlongs, \ Statuette, 7st. 131b (Gray) 1 I Silver Link, Ost. 31b 2 | Right and Left, 7st. 101b 3 Also started: Arrowsmitli, lOst. 71b.; Rossini, Bst. 121b.; Humbug. Bst. 71b.; Hymestra, Sst. lib.; Miss Gold, 7st. 71b.; King Abbey, 7st. 121b.; Tinokaha, Gst. 71b.; Landslide, 7st. Gib.; Arran.Gst. 121b.; Golden Bubble, 7st. 21b.;'Miss Mimic, 6sl. 91b.; Cantabile," 6st. 71b.; Dovclet, 6st. 71b. Golden. Bubble led to the straight entrance, where tho field bunched, Arrowsmith running wide on the outside, in a good finish. Statuette won by ttircc''quarters of a length, a head separating the next pair. Doyelot was fourth. Time, lmin. 13 4-ssec. . NURSERY HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Five furlongs. Leithfield, 6st.'7lb". (Jarvis) 1 Unahi, fist. 131b 2 Toa Tana, Bsf. 81b 3 Also-started: Soulterina, 7st. Gib.; Arch Laddie, 7st. Sib.;- Golden Dream, Poet, Alburnia, 7st. 411).; Doreen, Mountain Gun, Tlmrnline, Blushet, Silver Rain, Marble Crag, Gst. 71b. The -winner led practically throughout, and .won by two lengths, the samo distance between the next two. Time, lmin. "CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. • One mile. • Maioha, Sst. 811) i.» (Gray) 1 Tigritiya, Bst. 81b 2 Tinopai, 7s'- slb 3 Also started: Mangnmahoc, Bst. Sl'b. ;

Trespass, Bst. 41b.; Raccful, 7st. 31b-; Heathersprig, 7st. 111b.'; Arch Salute, Gst. 91b.; Bute Sound, Prince -Carl, Bezant, Archie, l'rince Rufus, Gst. 71b'. Tigritiya. was first to commence, and led to within a few yards of the post. Mftioha enmo from well back, and won by a ncck. The third horse was a length away. Time, lmin. 39sec.

TARANAKI MEETING

YOLO WINS THE CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. By Telcgranh—l're»H Association. New Plymouth, December 27. . The Taranaki Jockey Club's Christmas Meeting opened in fine weather. There was a record attendance. The totulisatbr handled .1'11,3-17, compared with- ,£32,114 on the same day last year. Result?:— HUATOIiI PLATE, of 175 sots. Weight-for-age. Seven furlongs. Malingerer (P. Rayner) 1 Banog'uo 2 Vagrancepiece 3 Also started: Talata, Patrogun. Complex. Ah Fu, Silver Paul, Iviko Kiko, Lady's Man, Gaiety Girl, Interest, Skylight, and Lady Pat. Malingerer won by six lengths, Vagrancepiece being three lengths further away. Time, lmin. 30 3-ssec. STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. Kareao, Bst. 21b (W. E. Pine) 1 Master Curran, 7st. 21b 2 Stork, Sst. 121b Also started: Passin' Through, Sst. !Jlli.; Empyrean, Sst. 71b.; Piro I'iro. Bst. 21b.; Valdina, 7«t. alb.; Country Air, Vocapoto, 7st, Kareao won by a head. Third horso was half a length olf. Time, lmin. lG.sec. KAHOTU HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. One mile and a half and 100 yards. Te Toa. 9st. 91b ' (Johnson) 1 Maori Tikanga, 9st 2 j Marshal Xeil, 9st. 131b 3 Also started: Ngakanui,, list. 71bjj Hushman, 9.-it. 91b.; Nicomar, Toa Tcre, ffst. 511).; Grattan, Sst. 31b.; Stelpaul, Wee Paul. Encircle, 9st. Won by five lengths, 'third horse a length off. Toa Tero, Ngakanui, Encircle, Grattan, and Hushman fell. Wee Paul broke a leg and was destroyed. Time, .lmin. 2scc. BOROUGH HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Fivo furlongs. Jfori, Bst. lib (E. George) 1 Jovial, Bst. -lib 2 Plying l Master, Bst. 121b 3 Also started: Heptn, Prodigal, 9st.; Pure Laziness, Bst. 21b.; Potona, Bst.; Jlollccnojg!, Quiniro. 7st. 131b.; Piano, Maropa, Lady Paula, 7st. 101b.; Key, Semper Idem, Lady Leo, 7st. 51b. Won by half a length. A similar distance separated second and third. Time, lmin. 2 l-ssec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Ono mils and a quarter. Volo, 9st. 131b (M'Donelly) 1 Voluble, 7st. olb ! 2 Depredation, 9st. 31b 3 Also sfaHed: -Alteration, 7st. 81b.; Walton, 7st. Gib.; Admiration, 7st.; Havcrsack, Mimiri, Gst. 71b. This was a great race, Yolo just winning, with Depredation a neck away. Time, 2min. 11 4-ssec. LEI'PERTON WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 200 frOvs. Seven furlongs. Malingerer, 9st. 21b (P. Rayner) 1 Velociform, flst 2 Sir lluon, 9st 3 Also started: Piro Piro, lOst. 41b.; Hallow, 9st. 121b.; Halcyon, Lockson, Sst. .21b.; Belle Noir, Mangawai, Riki, Alice Montrose, Sst.

Malingerer won by three lengths. Sir . Huon was a length and a half away. Time, lmin. 30sec. TIKORANGI HACK STAKES, of 175 sovs. Fivo furlongs. Weight, Sst. Celmisin, (O. M'Carten) 1 Wollher 2 Irapuka 3 Also started: Marble Bar, Aotearoa, lea, Lenotla, Lady Kntiropo, Iluiroa, Sweet Lady, Kato, .Miss Boauforte, AYiri, Reretoa, Hipi, Mockery. Won by a neck. Third horse wns a head off. Time, lmin. 2 3-ssec. PLYING HANDICAP, of 3CO sovs. Six furlongs. Bgmont Park, 7st. 31b. (M. Conway) 1 Esthonia, Sst. 31b 2 Spanner, 9st. 21b 3 Also started: Dribble, Sst. 111b.; Simonides, Sst. 21b.; Income, 7st. 111b.; Scrap o' Paper, 7st. 61b. Won by half a length; third a length .and a half off. Time, limn, 15sec. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. The following are the acceptances for the second dav:— FITZROY HACK HANDICAP, of 175 govs. Seven furlangs.—Velociform, !)sl.; Jlaropa, Sst. 121b.; Patrogun. Gaiciv Girl, Talata, Complex,. Kiko Kiko, Polthogue, Watercall, Sst. 71b.; A r ocapcto; Sst. 51b.; Skylight, Interest. Sst. 41b.; Lady Pat, Ssr. ' INGLEWOOD HANDICAP, nf 251) sovs. Si.-c furlongs.—Spanner. 9st. 21b ; Dribble. 9st. lib.; Esthonia, fist. Sib.; Sitnonidos. Sst. 31b.; Hgmont Park, Sst.; Crncelle, 7st. 111b.; Scrap o' Paper, 7ot. 41b.; Jlnrble Bar, fist. 71b SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, of 2(H) sovs. Sis furlongs.—Prodigal, Sst.; Stork, Sst. 131b.: Kareao. Passin' Through, Sst. 121b.; Piropiro, 7st. 121b.; Jlolleenoge, 7at. 811>.; Master Currnri, 7st. 61b.; Veloui. form, 7st. 41b.; Valdina, 7st. 31b.; Alice irontro.se. Yst. TAR ATA HACK HURDLES HANDICAP. of 200 sovs. One mile and a half and 110 yards.—Ngalcanui, list. 71b.; Te Tot. list. 91b.; Marshal Neil. 10.st. j W'ishman, 9st. 91b.; Maori Tiltanga, flst. Vlb.; Toa Tore. 9st. 51b.; Nicomar, 9st. 21b.; Otter. Encircle. Stelpaul, 9st. NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP, of 300 sova. One mile and 110 yards.—Depredation, 9st. 41b.; Dribble, Sst. 121b.; Egmont Park, 7st, 111b. j Scrap o' Paper, 7st. 41b.; Simon, 7st. lib.; Vermillion, .Haversack, 6st, 71b. WAREA HACK STAKES, of 175 sovs. Five .furlongs.—lrapuka, Flying Master, Pure Laziness, Quinero,.ast.; Lady Polly, Lenetta, Woltbea, Lady Kokropo, Hniroa, Hata, Otapawa, Lady Pai', Wiri Eeretoa, Potona, Sst. URUTI "\YELTBR HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and 110 yards.— Mattock, 9st. 21b.; Hnllo.w, Bst. 91b.; Mitairi, Bst. 61b.; Master Curran, Sst. Sib.; Vagrancepiece, Riki, Bst. 31b.; Siv Huon, Bst. 21b.; Locteon, Country Air, Mangawni, &st. URENUI HACK HANDICAP,. of 200 sovs. Five furlongs.—lrapuka, Osit; Passin' Through, Sst. 121b.; Hepta, Hori, Sst. 111b.; Jovial, Empyrean, Sst. 91b.; Puro Lar.ineas, 7st. 131b.; Quinero, 7st. 111b.; Piano, M.iropa, Lady Panlfi, 7st. 71b.; Lady Kotiropo, Semper Idem, Tior<\ Ifaniaroto, Huira, Aotcaroa, 7st. 51b.

D.J.C. SUMMER MEETING

BIG HANDICAP WON BY WARLOVE. By Telegraph—Preaß Association. Dutwdin, December 27. Tho Dunedin Jockey' Club's summer meeting opened to-day in threatening weather, but ( 'as the afternoon advanced it became fine and mild. Tho attendance was numerous, and quite as largo as at (previous summer meetings. The totalisator investments were .£38.623. The total for i(he corresponding day of the last summer meeting, was .£20,779 10s. Results:—

SUMMER HURDLES, of 275 sovb. One

mile and three-quarters. Barrister, 10.it. 91b (L. Lloyd) 1 Jack Symons, 12st. 71b. ... (A. Luthvon) 2 Endure, list. stb (T. Humphreys) 3

Also started: Take Down, lOst. 3lb. Mandrake, lOst. lib.; Calma, flsil. 81b. Good Start, 9st. 21b.

Barrister took charge in the early part of the rnco, and, maintaining the lead, ■won by five lengths. Time, 3min, 22sec. SALISBURY HANDICAP,' of 250 sovs. One mile. Mazama,' Bst. 111b (J. A. Rowland) 1 Etta, Bst. 121b (A. H. Wilson) 2 Galway, 7sl'. 111b (T. Metealf) 3 Also stai'ted: Roniform, 9st. 51b.; Mirza, Sst. 41b.; Lady Pallas, 7st. 131b.; AYhipcord, x Chinatown, 7st. 71b. Mazama Nvas in charge bei'oro reaching the straight, and in the run home came away, and won easily by three lengths. Time, lmin, 43 4-asec. DUNEDIN HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. For two-year-olds. Fivo furlongs. Sungleam, 7st. 101b (C. Emersoji) 1 Kilcullen, 7sr'. 31b (T. Mctcalf) 2 Tautau Tautau, 7st. 31b. (R- A. Jforris) 3 Also started: SongbiifS, Bst. 101b.; Humboldt, 7st. *81b.; Calibration. 7st. 51b.; Barmaid, 7st. , Once in tho straight camo with a good run, and won by a head. Time, lmin. 4 2-ssec. OTAGO HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter. Warlove, Bsi : , slb (C. JimeiHon) 1 Linden, 7st. 51b (F. Voight) 2 Warlike, Bst. 131b (G.' Young) 3 Also started: Radial, 9st. 101b.; Almoner, Sst. 61b.; Tin Soldier, 7st. 10lb.; Jock, 7st. 91b.; Malaga, Sunny Corner, 7sti. 31b. \ In a good race home, Warlove beatLinden by a short neck. Warlike Was a length away third, and Malaga was fourth. Time, 2min. 8 2-ssec. TRIAL STAKES, of ' 225 sovs. Seven furlongs. Dufch Courage, Sst. lib. (R. W- Morris) 1 AYnrtone, 7st. 111b. .: (F. Voight) 2 Lomagundi, Bst. 21b....(L. S. M'Donald) 3 Also started: Adjutor, Res Silva, Darky 'Sam. Sst. 61b.; Lady Hope, Sst. lib. Dutch Courage was prominent throughout, and finally won easily by four lengths from Warione. Time, lmin. 31 3-ssec. FEDERAL HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Six furlongs. Killowen, Sst. 91b (C. Emerson) 1 Redshire, 7st (J. Rask) 2 Rokelainc. 7st. 111b, (R. M'Lellan) 3 Also started: Onslaught, 9st. 101b.; Satisfaction, Bst. 131b.; Kilbrogan, Sst. 21b.; Killala, Link Up, Pyjama, 7st, Killowen was never beaded after tho very early sSages of tho race, and won by four lengths. BURNSIDE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. Corn Riggs, 9st. 31b, ... (A. H. Wilson) 1 Sunny Loch, 9st. 31b. ... (F. C. Porier) 2 Frenchman, Sst. 31b 3 Also started: Algidus, Dst. 111b.; ■ All British, Dst. 31b.: Filigree, Sst. 121b.; Volkovo, Sst. 111b.; Money-Musk, Bst. 101b.; Ruena, Sst. 61b.; Wild Night, Bst. 41b.; Reproachful, Bsi'. 31b.; Adjust, Sst. Corn Riggs was practically in. chargo all through the race, and beat Sunny Loch by half a length -at tho final. Time, lmin. 17 3-ssec. OTOKIA WELTER. HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile. Mnrianne, Sst. lib. (R. C. Reid) 1 Foo Chow, Sst. 81b (C. Emerson) 2 Twinkle, Sst. 7lb. (H. Lowe) 3 - Also started: Kilkee, 9s't. 91b.; Barley Rigs, Sst. When heads wero turned for homo Marianne drew out, and, sihlling off Foo Chow, won by a neck. Time, lmin. 42,3-ssec.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. 1 Following are the acceptances for tho second day— - MILBUJiN HURDLE HANDICAP, nt 250 soys: One mile and ti half.—,l'm:k Hymons, 12st. 81b.; barrister, 11st. 71b. j Compulsion, list. 21b.; Mandrake, Hist. 21b.; Caljna, Hat. 71b.; Gunrest, 9st, nib.; Moonglow, Dst. , AI/LAMTON WELTEII HANDICAP, of 275 sovs. Ono milo.-Tliaddeus, Sst. l(lll).; Jock, Bst. Sib.; Marianne, Kst. (ilh.; liarloy Rigs, 7st. 131b.; Sunny I/iuh, 7tt. 121b.; Miss Muriel,- 7«t. 111b.-- " JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 250 sov 3 . Four furlongs.—Sungleam, Bst. 10lb.; Kil-

cullen, Humboldt, St. Augustus, Tat. 121b'.: Solfa, 7st. Jllb.; 'l'ataii Tatau, Ciilibrnlion, Tat. 91b.; Barmaid, Matafu, Unio, 7st. 111-.

FEK.NHILL HANDICAP, of 225 sovn. Seven furlongs— Mnzamii, 9st. :llb.: Al' "idiis, 9st. 21b. i Ktln, Sst. l!)lb.; Mirea, fcst. '.'II).! Lndy Pallas, 7st. 121b.; Wild Night, Galway, 7st. 1111).; VVhipuord, 7si. 7Hi.

ST. ANDREW'S HANDICAP, of fiOO sovs. One mile.—Hadi.il, Sst. 111b.: On-' slaught, 9st.; Killowen, Bst. 131 li.; Tin Soldier. Sat.; Linden, Tut. 10!b.; Malaga, 7st. 61b. j Twinkle, 7st. lib. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Seven furlongs.—KilVec, 131b.; Tin Soldier, Sst. 01b.; l''oo Chow, Sst. 51b.; Linden, Sunny Corner, Sst. -lib.; Don Pacific, Sst.; Helicon, Link-Up, 7st. Sib.; Revolution, "st. 21b. ' TAIIIOA HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. ws furlongs.—Corn Eigs, 9st. 91b.; All British 81b.; Sunny lxich, 9st. .ill).; Dutch Courage, Filigree, Sst. 131b.; Ruena Sst. Sib.; Galway, Sst. 31b.; Lomagvndi, Sst. lib.; Little Sister, lies Silva,

Grandstand handicap, .of 350 sovs. Sis furlongs.—Satisfaction, Sst. 131b.; Kilbrogan, Sst. Mb.; liokelainc, is . 131b.; Rcdshire, 7st. 31b.; lyjama, 7st.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA

A.J.C.' SUMMER MEETING. (Rec. December 27, 11.55 p.m.) ; Sydney, December 27. ' The principal events at the Australian - Jockey Club's summer meeting resulted SUMMER GUP, a sweepstake of 15 sovs each, with 2000 sovs. added. One mile and five furlongs. liraille, by Prudent-Brutany Arch MareUa. .j M Bra«Te wonby"th«#"'taig£r'W, . DECEUBEIi STAKES, a sweepstake/ of • 15 sovs. each, with 1500 sovs added. X'or two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Pelnw Main 2 Woodville 3 L win brrui;gir;nr's:--Ti-, 'hotetow cup-won by lancer I'JIAJMFi. (llcc. December 27, 11-53 P-nw Melbourne, December At the Victoria Amateur Turf Clubs' meeting the chief event resulted:HOPE'I'OUN CUP, of 000 sovs. One mile and three fuilongs. lancer Plume, by Positano-Male- . volenco j ■Democracy j Toison d'Or Won' by half a lcasth. lime. 2min. {SJsec. —

trotting

WESTPORT MEETING. By Telecranh— l >r " e8 A.aueUuon. Westport, December £<■ For the first day of the Westport 1 rotting Club's Meeting there was weather and the track was heavy., or was tt large attendance and a total ot X'JOIG 10s. was put throiigli the machmo for the day, compared with 10s. on the first day last year- Results: SEDDONVILLE HANDICAI, of 80 sovs. One mile aud a half.—Elite, llscc., 1; Ruth Ilall, 12sec., 2; Young Dillon, scr., 3. Also started: Princess Huon, Coledrift, lOsec.i Blazerettc, Mereadante, Doutucli, Croesus Maid, Monteray, Koly, nos, lßsec. Won by a head, 'time, 3miu. 41 TE lOJItA HANDICAP, of 80 -fflvs. Ono mile and a half.— Dundenqng, lGscc;, 1; Maypatch, 7sec., 2; Repington, 12sec., 3. Also started:' Maud Allo.rton, 2sec.; Arran Lad, Iscc.; Turohcwi, Usee.; Petrie, Wireless, Lady Tory, Master Bluck, Auijeaux d'Or, lGscc. Won by four lengths. Time, 3min. 54 l-sscc. BULLIiR HANDICAP, of 155 sovs. • Two miles. Newt, 9sec \ * War Lord, 12sec (i 2 Neverwill, 3sec 3 Also started: Ken 'J'racey, Bsec.; Apploshaw, 13sec. • ' " Won by half a length. Time, smin. .7 4-ssee. PROGRESS HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. One. mile.' M'Kinuey Again, lOsec., 1; Bonnie Lad, 1350 c., 2; Marvoio, ssec., 3. I Also started: Revolia, lOsec.; Bennie Dillon, 13scc.; Captain Mac., 16sec. Won with ease. Time, 2min. 30 4-ssec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Two miles. Marietta, scr., 1; Luana, 20sec., 2; Arran Lad, lOsec., 3. Also started Dinilight, 14sce.; Todd's Trek, Dundeuong (penalty lOsec.), Wee George, Anncaux d'Or, 26sec, Won by 100 yards. Time, Smin. 12 l-ssec. DENNISTON HANDICAP, of 100 sove. j One mile. Soprano, 2sec., 1; Yenot, ssec. ( 2; Henry Tracey, 2sec„ 3. Also started: Armaturo, scr.; Suddite, 2sec.; Hirtiui Galindo, lsec. Time, 2min. 6 3-ssec. > ADDISON HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Ono mile and a. half—Ruth Hall, 9sec., 1; Coledrift, 7sec., 2; Elite, Bscc., 3. Also started.: Never Will, 3sec.; Prince Char- , lie, ssec.; Tidewater lOsec. Won by several lengths. Time 3min. l 55 3-s;«c. STOCKTON HANDICAP of 100 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Young Dillon, 3sec., 1; Guess, 2sec., 2; Prince Huon, 2sec., 3. Also started: Marie Lloyd, lsec. Won by three lengths. Time, 3min. 7 2-ssec. • ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY. Acceptances for the second day are:— CHARLESTON HANDICAP TROT (saddle), of 70 sovs. Amateur riders. One mile— Sofrano, 6cr.; Rouble, tfeec.; Maud Allert'on, Usee.; Prince Charlie, Cole Drift, 12sec.; M'Kinuey Again, Bonnie Lad, Princess' lluoli, liiivolia, 13sec.; Chaperone, 17sec.; Mereadante, Dontoueh, Kolynos, 19sec.\ GRANITI' HANDICAP TROT (har- . ness; unhoppled trotters only), of G5 sovs. One mile and a half.—.Marietta, scr.; Marvoio, (isen.; Arran Lad, 12sec.; Luana, 20scc.; Todd's Trek, Brooklyn [ Hall, \Yce George, Red Peter, 2tec. I WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB'S I HANDICAP (harness), of 220 sovs.; class . 4.55 or under. Two miles.—-Marie Lloyd,. ; scr.; Marietta, Prince Huon, Young Dillon, Ssec.; Neut, (lsec.; Ken Tracey, Ruth j Hall, Usee. , WAIMANGAROA HANDICAP (saddle), of 70 sovs.; class 3.55. One and a half miles.—Suddite, Marvoio, ser.; Princess Huon, fcec.; Bonnie lad, lOsec.; [ Billy Dillon, Benny Dillon, Chaperone. j 13sec. I DOMINION HANDICAP (saddle), of [ 80 sovs; unhoppled trotters only (class . 5.29 or under. 'I'wo miles. —Arran Lad, I 3sec.; May Patch, ssec.; Dimlight, 7sec.; ; Dundenong, 9sec.; Eley, 12sec.; 'I'urohewi, 13sec.; Repington, Usee.; Wireless, Lady i Tory, Wee George,' 19sec. - ELECTRIC HANDICAP TROT (harness), of £0 sovs.; class 3.45 or under. One mile and a halt'.—Henry Tracey, I Young Dillon, scr.; Neut, 2see.; Elite, 3sec.; Ruth Hall, lsec.; War Lord, ssec. i BIRCHFIELD HANDICAP TROT i (harness), of 60 sovs.; class 2.40 or under. | One mile—Soprano, scr.; Prince Charlie, Coledrift, 12sec.; Revolia, 13scc.; Sandy Doll, Bennio Dillon, IGsoc.; Blazeretto, . Katie Dillon, Monterey, 19sec. DASH HANDICAP TROT (saddle) of 100 sovs.; 2.20 or under. . One mile.— Soprano, lsec.; Armature, 2scc.; Henry Tracey, Gums, 3sec.; Suddite, 4sec.; Dick 8.. Hiram Galindo, Gsec.

ASHBURTON MEETING.

Bv Tclcirrnnli—l'ress ABBOciation. Ashbii'rton, December 27. Tlio Aslvburton Trotting Club's .Meeting was run in showery weather. Tliir? was 11 large attendance, and the (otali.suIfjr handled .t!2li,'J76, against £15,494 1»M Boxing Bay. .Results:— ADVANCE HANDICAP, of 175 sois. One mile and a half.—Pegasus, 12, yds. hehind, 1; Silver Loeanda, limit, 2; Loganwood, limit, 3. Also started: King's Moor," Crtisador, Waipero, Priaw« Zoe,

Bella Vista, Logan Queon, Salome, Rod Cross, Jessie Eraser, limit; Dandy 36yds. behind; Merry Soul, 43yds. behind; Browmvood, 72yds. behind. Won by three lengths. Time, 3niin. 33 l-lseo. MITCHA.U HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. One mile and a hall'.—Hostage, -iHyds. behind, 1; Micky Marr, 84yds. behind, 2; Grand Dillon, 21yds. behind, 3. Also started: Sam Huon, Bon Elect, Renown, Aniboyna Wood, Brown Lad, limit; Wonder Why, 12yds. behind; Lady Rsma, Bonnie Child, 21yds. behind; Imperial Victor, Culvenden, GOyds. behind; Topight, 72yds. behind. Won by a wick. Time, 3min. 59 2-.isec. ASIIHURTON TROTTING CUP HANDICAP, of GOO govs. Two miles. Goldstream, limit I Rorke's Drift, limit 2 Whispering Willie, 81yds. behind 3 Also started: Nabob, limit; Emperor, Sungod, 48yds. behind; Sympathy, 72yds. behind; Capriccio, Btyds. behind; Aga-

thos, lOSyds. behind. Won by a length and a half. Time, 4min. 45 3-ssec. M'LEAN HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a quarter.—'flip Dingo, 24yds. behind, 1; Lady Wayward, 24yds. behind, 2; Lens, 21yds. behind, 3. Also started: Proud Klsio, Erin's Logan, Tobermory, Money, Wandering Willie, limit; Prince Burlington, 36yds. behind; Dillon Maid, GOyds. behind. Won bv a neck. Time, 2min. 57 2-ssec. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. One mile and a half.—Crammie, limit, 1; Miss Edith, 72yds. behind, 8; Peter Dillon, limit, Also started: Underscrub, Wastewood, limit; Cliildwood, Winnio G.,' 12yds. behind; Fernmoor, i 24yds. behind. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min. 39 3-ssec. BOXING DAY HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One mile and si quarter—Frank Tracey, 24yds. behind, 1; Maoriland, 4Syds. behind, 2; Nabob, limit, 3. Also started: Marie Tempest, 36yds. behind; Idris, Joyful, 12yds. behind; Retreat,' ,24yds. behind; Greta, Willie Lincoln, 80yds. behind. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min. 56 2-ssee. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 200 bovs. Two miles.—Nig'hborn, GOvds.- behind, 1; Waiwera, 24yds. behind, 2; Lady Esma, limit, 3. Also started: Dinmeter, Peter .M'Kinney, Grand Dillon, Drifting Spec, Agnes W., 7,x, limit; Admiral Derby, 12yds. behind; Culverden, 24yds. behind; Imperial Victor, 4Syds. lwhind; Corwar, 72yds. behind. ■ Won by two lengths. Time, ami it. 2 3-ssec. FINAL HANDICAP, cf 200 sovs. One mile.—First Carbine, limit, 1; Gold- • stream, 4Syds. behind, 2; Madeline, 24yds. behind, 3. Also' started: Wastewood, limit; li-ed Prince, Tracey Boy, 12yds. be \ hind; Glenaray, Doreeu Dillon; 24yds. behind; Guynemer, 48yds. behind. \\ 7 on by four lengths.

GORE MEETING.

By Telegraph—Press Association. I Gore, December 27. The Gore Trotting Club's annual meet- \ ing was held in line weather, and with a record attendance. There were good iields, and the track was in good order. The totalisator handled .£21,699, against ,£14,21G last year. Results:— NOVICE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half.—Alcyone, limit, 1; M'Grath, limit, 2; Dark Kosine, limit, !1. Scratched: Rothstar. AVon 'by a length. I'iine,' Umiu. 50sec. MATAURA HANDICAP, of 200 so vs. IVp miles.—Bonnette, 21yds. behind, 1; iit. Anthony, limit, 2; Kola Bell, 24yds. behind, 3. Scratched: Ambassador, St. Peter. Won easily. Time, .limn. 4 2-ssee. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, of 200 surs. One mile and a 'half.—Thea, 12yds. behind, l; Hectdalc, limit, 2; Ben Oluui, limit, 8. Alt started Won by six lengths. Time, 3niin. 35 l-ssec. GORE THOTTING CLUB HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Two miles. Ir.drn, 24yds. behind (Warren) 1 Cold Water, limit '• 2 Nellie Scott, limit 3 Scratched: Thixendale. lndrn came through in tlio straight, beating Cold Water by half a length. Time, ■tmin. 51 2-ssec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 220 sovs. One mile.—Oxenwood, 30yds. behind, 1; Bluo Chimes, limit, 2; Masterpiece, limit, 3. All started. Won by a neck. Time, 2min. 18 4-ssec. ' . CROYDON HANDICAP, of ISO bovs. One mile and a half.—Lady Evelyn, limit, 1: Straychild, 36yds. behind, 2; Jimmy Moor, limit, 3. Scratched: Miss Malvern, Ma Chree, Zingiber, Radolph, Kola Bell. Won easilv. Time, 3min. 48 3-ssec. , WAIMEA 1 (HANDICAP, of IGO sovs. Two miles—Colchester, limit, 1; Maile, 12yds. ebehind, 2; Thea, 132 yds. behind (72yds. penalty), 3. Scratched: The Sheik, Wakanui, Erin's Isle. iWon by two lengths.' Time, lmin. 59sec. FINAL-HANDICAP, of 220 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter.—Barooga, limit, lj Marvelle, 12yds. behind, 2; Jane Wilkes, 12yds. behind, 3. Scratched: Jndra. Won by three len»ths. Time, 2min-. 54sec.