Boxing Day Racing

Evening Star, Issue 20059, 27 December 1928, Page 16

Boxing Day Racing

Yesterday’s Meetings

Decrease in Totalisator Returns

At all the important meetings held throughout • the dominion, yesterday, the totalisator returns showed a decrease on those for Boxing Day of last year, due, no doubt in a measure to the wet weather, which prevailed in the North Island. The decrease was particularly noticeable at Auckland, where it amounted to close on £36,000.

OPENING DAY AT WINGATUI

a length. Carinthia, stopped badly over the last furling, and was tour : lengths away third, and Gnnease a pool' fourth. Investments,- £1,975 (last year £1,851 i). *.* * * Out of a held of eleven runners in the Salisbury Hack Handicap, Honeycombo being withdrawn, Star Haiti, with Emerson up, was made /a much better favourite than Tcmbroncy, who looked on the hip; side, with Arrowy and the Samson bracket, Money Peer and Pilaster, the next fancied. From a good lino Poterex and Pilaster were the first to show out, but when the hold had run a furlong Star Paid and Arrowy, both of whom started from the outside, had taken charge, and they led along the back from Poterex, Pago Boy, and Tardy. Poterex lost his position at the far turn, and Arrowy, on the outside, and Star Paid led up tbo hill from Page Boy, Tardy, and Poterex, who came again, was lying third to Star Paid and Arrowy at the last turn. Arrowy shook Star Paid off at the distance post, where Tcmbroncy and Tardy tackled him, and in a good finish Arrowy stayed on to beat Tembroney by three parts of a length, with Tardy half a length off third. Then followed Star Paid. Lady M'Kenna, Money Peer, and Paris. Both Page Boy and Poterex slopped badly over the last furlong. Arrowy was well handled by the apprentice, W. Hogan, who got him well mvay at the barrier, and easily gave his best riding performance to date. Investments. * * » * Only Jock o' Lantern was withdrawn from the Dunedin Handicap, for two-year-olds, and Medda and Dutch Money between them carried most of the investment;,, the former being first selection, and The Graphic was easily the best backed of the others. The start, irtjn more than one point of view, was Iho worst Mr M’lvor has even made on the course, ami Tin' (.'rapbic, Nedda, ami Stealth at once showed out. from the others. The Graphic led to inside the distance post, whore Nedda caught and beat her home by a short length. •Stealth was eve - two lengths away, third, and then came Captivate, Beading Bov, and Blue Metal. Investments, ,£2,873J- (£2,854). •* ■> * » All started in the Otago Handicap, and Pink Note, who won I,l l is race last year, was sent- out favourite, with Queer. Balboa nearly as well hacked, Poyal Saxon being ibe only other well fancied. . Alter a lot of (rouble Bom the favourite and Queen Balhoa at the start, the field was sent back lot a walk-up start, and from a good line Poyal Saxon and Buev Locket were the first to show out, ami Sauna gut about two lengths the worst of it. Going past (be mile post-. Poyal Saxon was a couple of lengths clo.ai ol Bney Bneket, Sarnia, and Queen Balboa, and at "the turn into the hack .stretch Sarnia ran np to Poyal Saxon, ilie pair beng ibreo lengths in front of Bney Bucket and Uiuvn Balboa At the tar turn Pink Mote- and Vaward were still last, and Poyal Saxon beaded -Sarnia up the? hill and led her into the straight, Buev Locket and Queen Balboa- being next, Unec in the straight Pink Note moved up and beading Poyal Saxon opposite the big stand, went on to win very easily by over two lengths from Queen Balboa, who beat Poyal Saxon by three parts of a length, Lucy Boeket being the same distance away, fourth. Sarnia finished last. Investments, £3,299 (£3,SUL). * * * * Only Busy Bad was withdrawn horn the Trial 'Stakes, and the Samson bracket, Singer and Wine Tray, was sent out a little better backed than Filosol, with Bouiso the only other well fancied. From a good line Wine Tray and Singer began the smartest, and led Miss Marco for a furlong, then the latter and Lady Bizziu joined Mine r l ray, and the three ran abreast round the top and into the straight from Hroadlield and Louise. At the distance post Filosol got an opening on the rails, and Salino Salar moved up on the outside. Filosol‘took charge a few strides from home, and won by a length Irom Salmu Salar, with Singer three-quarters of a length off third, and Broadlicld, Wine Tray, and On Watch next. The winner’stayed on much better than he did at Oamaru, and the win was a very popular one. Investments, £2,582; (£2,893).

SIS Till TI.TS HETURH TO fOilM Under purled, conditions, the Summer Meeting ol the Dunedin Jockey t.'lnlr was opened at Wingatui yesterday. Although the attendance did not appear to bo up to the usual standard, the public speculated Freely, £21,851 passing through the machine, as compared with .L'2d,999 on the first day last year. The racing was lull ol interest. Pink Note scored an easy win in the Otago Handicap, and that smart three year old, Rin-Tin-Tin, who made a good name For himself at Wingatui last year, just managed to get home by a, head From Circulation in the federal Handicap. Another close finish was seen in the Otokia Handicap, Apache gaining a verdict by a head over Camisader. The stewards were called together once during the day. The inquiry was Into J. T. Andrews (rider of Rin-Tin-Tin) hitting Circulation over the head as they raced down the straight. Alter hearing evidence, the stewards held that the hit was accidental, and no action was taken. The meeting was well conducted, but better starting has been witnessed at Wingatui. In the Dunedin Handicap, For two-year-olds, the starter released the barrier when halt the field was not ready. Consequently, many of the horses had their chances practically spoilt at the start. In the Otago Jlandicap, a long delay was experienced at the tapes, the public becoming impatient after the previous experience. Ultimately the field was walked in lor the start. Concluding results; — TRIAL STALLS, 170>o_vs; second 25, third'lb 7t. 2—Air W. .Quirk's b g EILOSUL (Solf’erino— Filigree), dvrs (B. Urodie) 8.2 F 11—Mr J. .Rutledge's ch _g Saline Salar (Solferiuo —To Allan Maid), dyrs (E. Uosewarnc), 8.2 - I—Mr J. M. Samson's blk g Singer (Songbird—Red Black mare), dyrs (L. J. Ellis) ... J Others: J Wine dray (P. W. Rowell) 8.2 (coupled with Singer), 9 Stringbow 8.0 (M. J. Cotton), 0 Thurlow (EVoicdit) 8.0,8 West Dome (J. T. Andrews) 8.0, Rroadficld (A. E. J)i(lham) 5.2 (car. 8.1), 1 Lady Lizzie (C. Emerson) S.l (car. 8.1:1), 10 Miss Marco (W. Cooi>er) 8.1, ii Louise (I 1 . J. M'ivuv) 7.11. 7 On Watch (D. Kerr) 7.11. Won by a length, three-quarters ol a length between second and third. Time, linin' 29 -;l-5scc.

FEDERAL HANDICAI’, dOOsovs; second Jo, third 2tl. 01. 0 — Air A. O. Mills’s hr g RI-N-'I INTIN (Some Roy IL—Fair form), -'lyrs (J. T. Andrews), 7.10 ...' ,••• 1 1— Mr A. J. Cassells’s b in Circulation (Caper Money—Sister Radius), Oyrs (A. E. Didham), 8.9 w ;j— Mr J. Graham’s cli g King Balboa (Balboa—Golden Queen), 6yrs (I j. J. Ellis), B.IJ d Others; 0 Black Duke (B. liiodie) 0 7 1 Gav Sonnet (C. Emerson) 9.0, 7 Royal '('factor (W. Hogan) 7.0 car 7 1 if) Wingatui (L. H. Moulin) 1.0 car 7.2, 8 Money Mine (L. Wonltord) 7 0 car 7.0. 9 Eaton Rolls (D. M. Kerr) 7.1 car 7.1, II Rriglitlmg (E. 11. Dochcrly) 7.0 car 7.0.), 5 Coomassie (L. J. Colton) 7,0. Won by a head ; three lengths between second and third. Wingatui was fourth. Time, Imin 11 l-sscc.

BURNSIDE HANDICAP, 170sovs; second 25, third 10. Hack conditions. Of. J—AH- W. Gardiner’s b f WAVING CORN (Solfcrino—Rosahta), dvrs (F. Voight), 8.7 1 2—Air J. Lindsay’s hr g Meadow Lark (Songbird Gnawed), dvrs (IL Brodie), 9.1.0 ... ••• 2 o—Air A. C. Mills’s cli f Some Signal (Some Hoy II. —Morse Signal), 3yrs (J. T. Andrews), 8.6 Others: 7 Latin Quarter (F. J. ARKay) 9.5, 1 Proud Knight (C. Emerson) 8.12, d Killorna (E. Roscwarne) 8 7 5 Sumer (L. J. Ellis) 8.2 and Win Abbey (P. W. Powell) 8.0 coupled.. Won by a head; third horse eight lengths away. Singer was lourth. Time, Imin 1(5 TSscc.

In Ibe Federal Handicap Booster was withdrawn in favour of his stable companion, Black Duke, and Gay Sonnet was sent out a few pounds better hacked than Rin Tin Tin, with King Balboa, Circulation, and Coomassio the best hacked of the others. From a good start Money Mine was the first to show out, and led Circulation and Coomassie, but before a furlong Rin Tin Tin, who started from the second outside berth at the barrier, ran to the front, and led Circulation, Eaton Bells, and Money Mine round the failure, where King Balboa got knocked hack. Rin Tin Tin. still pulling hard, was two lengths in front of Circulation at the home turn, but the marc caught him just inside the distance post, and in a good finish Rin Tin Tin stayed on much better than at Winton, and won by a good head. King Balboa, Winga-. tin, and Black Duke were in lino three lengths away, and were placed in that order, with Gay Sonnet next. Investments, £2,622 (£3.015). An inquiry was held into the rider of Rin Tin Tin striking Circulation on the head with his whip in the straight. After hearing evidence it was decided that it was accidental, and no action taken. * * * * The field for the Burnside Hack ILrmlieap was reduced to eight by the withdrawal of Filosol, Stringbow, and Lady Lizzie; and -Proud .Knight, was sent out a good favourite, with Meadow Lark next, in demand, and Killorna and Waving Corn the best backed of tho ethers. Meadow Lark was first out, and led Waving Corn and Some Signal over the first furlong and a-half, but then gave way to Waving Corn and Proud Knight, ivho led Meadow Lark up the hill. At the turn into The straight, Meadow Lark got a good opening, and joined Waving Corn, the pair drawing right away from the field. Waving Corn, with an advantage of 191bs in weight, had the best of a good race home, and beat Meadow Lark by a long head. Some Signal .was eight' lengths away third, ami Singer and Killorna, who was slow to begin, next. Investments. £2,9081. (£2,429)-

OTOKIA HANDICAP, 225sovs; second d 5, third 15. Im. I—Air1 —Air F. J. M‘Kay’s b g APACHE (Solforino—Dircctoirc), aged (E. J. M‘Kay), 8.6 1 o Air P. Treacv’s hr g Camisader (Tractor— Whiplash), syrs (P. W. Powell) 8.0 ; ••• - 4 Air L. Kclcher’s ch g Taboo (Solferine —lino naif’s Daughter), aged (B. Brodie), 9.2 ... d Olliers: 5 Valdamo (J. T. Andrews) 8.0. d Equerry (E. Rosowarne) 8.0. W’on by a. head: _ four lengths be-, tween second and third. Equerry -was fourth. Time, Imin 41 4-sst;e. NOTES OH THE EVENTS

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The withdrawal of Troilus left aHeld of six to go to tho post in the Summer Handicap, and Tnnamoo was backed down to an even-money chance with llangatahi a good second favourite, this paid carrying well over half the total investments on tho machine. Carinthia and Guncase were next m demand. Jovial, Carinthia, and the favourite went to the first hurdle in line, Rangatahi three lengths behind them falling. Jovial led Tunamoe and Carinthia over the hurdle near the stand, and was two lengths clear of them at the mile post. At the hurdle near the six furlong post Carinthia moved up, and with Jovial and Tunamoo jumped the next hurdle in line. Going round tho far turn Carinthia drew out in front, and at the next hurdle Jovial dropped back, and Gayoma, who lost ten lengths at the start, joined Carinthia and the favourite at : tho home turn. Gayoma landed half a length in front of Tunamoe and, Carinthia over tho last hurdle, and in tho run homo beat the favourite by

With Town Bank ami Ivilmoyler withdrawn, a field ul five went to the post lor the Otakia Handicap, and Apache was sent out a better lavourito than Camisader, with Equerry a good third selection. Front a prompt start, Gamisadei led Apache and Valdnmc to the live inrloim post. Then Apache and Valdamo led to the lar turn, where the latter dropiKHl out. Apache led Camisader "lid Taboo up the hill ami into the straight. Camisader tackled Hie favourite directly heads wore turned for home, and in a good struggle to the post. Apache gained a head verdict. Taboo was lour lengths away third. Equerry a bar! fourth and Valdamo beaten olf. Investments. £3,192. (£3,930)). AUCKLAND GUP TO CORINAX The Auckland Pacing Club’s Summer Meeting opened at Ellorsliu in wot weather. .Heavy rain overnight made (ho course fairly heavy. The attendance was greatly affected by the weather, which remained unpleasant all day. The, tot a I isa tor receipts for the day were £95,783.1, compared with £131,513 last Boxing Day, a decrease of £35,7291. Concluding results:—. GREAT NORTHERN FOAL .STAKES, l.GUUsovs. OB 1— Mr A. J. M‘Govern's SUPREMACY. 8.10 (P. Heed) 1 2Mr G, I). Greenwood's Honour, 8.10 (A. E. Ellis) 2 3Mr G. M. Currie’s Ceremony, 8.10 (B. H. Morris) 3 Oher.s: (i Carl Idem 8.10, 7 Glopton 8.10, 5 Gold Tinge S.K), 8 Imperial Prince 8.10, <1 Speediight 8.5. Speedlight and Ceremony acre quickly in front, and at the end of three furlongs were, several lengths ahead ol Supremacy and Honour. Supremacy Tmisticd well to win decisively by ' two lengths from Honour, with Ceremony one length away third. Speedlight was a moderate fourth, with the others well beaten. Time, Imin 10 3-usce. ROBINSON HANDICAP, KHlsuvs. 7f. 3—Mrs Murdock Smith’s V A BEAR, 9.0 (R M'Tavish) 1 7—Mr P. Corbett’s Mussie, 7.0 (A. Eastwood) U—Mrs J. Henderson and IB E. Brown's War Officer, 7.8 (J. Conquest) 3 Others: 1 Storm Fiend 8.12, 2 Philippic 8.(3. (3 Air King 8.0. 5 Frothbimver 8.4, 4 Winsome Boy 7.12, 9 Eager'Pose 7.10, 8 Xeuxis 7.5. 13 Brampton 7.2 (bracketed with Miss Myrtle 7JI), 12 Bannock' 7.10, 20 Zuuo Grey 7.4. 16 Royal Flower 7.81, 11 Palmares 7.3 (bracketed with Armenia 7.1.1), 10 Arihana 7.2, 18 Good Boy 7.2, 19 Catiums 7.2, 15 Footpad 7,3 (bracketed with Sea Gob 7 2), 17 Mon Star 7.0. Vallar was quickly in front, followed by Aribami, Bannock, and Winsome Boy. Vallar led info tbe , straight clear of Arilmnn, Air King, Eager Pose, and Mussie, and went on to win well by a length and three-quarters, with threequarters of a length between second and third. Eager Pose was fourth. Time. Imin 29 2-ssee. AUGKBAND CUP, 3,ooosovs. 2m. 5- -Mr J. Williamson's COP I NAM, 7.4 (J. Cammick) ... 1 3—Mr T. A. Duncan’s Baiigliing Prince, 8.12 (B. G. Morris) 2 70—-Mr A. J. Toxward’s Catkin, 7.1.1 (A. Murray) 3 Others: I Count Favour 8.12, 9 Mask 8.5, 2 Ora Iris 7.13, 6 Talisker 7.4, 4 Hoy lake 7.11, 12 Transformer 7.10, 11 Desert Glow 7.1.1, 7 Papatu 7.7. 8 Tidal 7.2. Hoyiake showed out from a good start] bn I Corinax soon ran to the front Irom Papatu, Baiigliing Prince, and Mask. Tli,e held was in fairly close order passing Iho stand, where Papatu and Corinax" held the advantage from Talisker, Desert Glow, and Catkin. Catkin then wont to the front, and was dear of Corinax, Laughing Prince, Desert Glow, and Count,Cayour at the turn. At the distance Corinax and Baiigliing Prince assumed the load, and fought out a great finish, Corinax gaining the verdict by three-quarters of a length, with two lengths between second and third. Count Cavonr was fourth. Time, 3min 32 3-ssce.

GRAFTOM HURDLE PACE, oUOsovs

s—Mr 11. L. Bradney and F. Wood’s Mangani, 9.13 (N. Syme) ... 1 4—Mrs T. B. Dwan’s Beaumont, 10.5 (W. Garrett) ... ... ... 2 Mr E. H. Cuekscv’s Lady Cintra, 9.11 (F. Foster) 3 Others: G Wharneclilfo 10.12, _ 1 Kind’s Guard 10.12 (bracketed with Ripon Ahhev 9.11), 2 Pouri 9.13, is Ural la 9.11, 7 Potoanui 9.11, 9 Mangaiii' 9.0. Ripon Abbey, Beaumont, and Lady Cintra were in tho lead when the field settled down, and these three made the pace. Beaumont and Mangani led into the straight, and the latter came my to win by two lengths and a-half, with three lengths between second and third. Potoanui, Pouri, Mangaiti, and Uralla fell. Wharnclid’c was fourth. Time, 3min 51 2-sscc. RAILWAY HANDICAP, l,4oosovs, GL 3—Mr R. W. Todd and R. Porter’s NANCY LEE, 7.9 (H. Goldfinch) _ ••• 1 1— Mr A. Alexander’s Silvcrmine, 8.12 (A. M'Cormac) 2 4_Mr Tl. E. Clelaml’s Bright Glow, 8.4 (A, E. Ellis) o Others; G Awarerc 8.12, 7 Cimabuc 8.12, 14 Crown Area 8.10, 11 Lysander B.G, 5 Kingfield 8.0, 13 White Fang 7.8 i, 2 Consent 7.4, 9 White Wings 7.4, 15 Marble King 7.3, 1G Billikins 7.2, lO High Finance 7.2, 8 Jollic Money 7.2, 12 Staghunter 7.2. Nancy Lee and Silvcrmine were in the lead from Staghunter and Bilikins when tho field settled down. Tho order was unchanged across tho top except that' Awarero and Consent had made up" ground. Silvcrmine was first into the straight from Nancy Lee, Staghunter, and Billikins. Nancy Lee made a fast run home to win by a length. Bright Glow, who put in a claim at the distance, was half a length away third, and White Wings was fourth. Time, Imiu 15scc. NURSERY HANDICAP, 500sovs. sf. 2Mr F. Earls’s EAGLET, 7.8 J (H. Goldfinch) 1 12 Mr H. W. Burch’s Dalson, 7.3 (A. Dick) 2 4_Mr 1. G. Duncan’s Tea Queen, 7.10 (L. Mason) ,3 Others: 7 Flying Prince 8.11, G Love Call 8.9, 1 Gemlight S.G, 5 Awitmutu S.G, 8 Gvmon 7.12, 3 Desert Song 7.12, 10 Bennie 7.6, 14 Terrazzo 7.3, 9 Tasty 7.3, 13 Polyxena 7.3, 11 Alloy 7.3, lo Fairy Belle 7.3, 17 Valorous 7.0, ,15 Norval Tea 7.3. Eaglet and Tea Queen were first to showont and led into the straight from Dalston, Desert Song, and Bennie. Eaglet won by one length and a-halt, with two lengths between second,and third. Bennie was fourth. Time, Imin 2sec. 1

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, 550sovs. i lm. ' 5 Mr A. W. Prangle’s PEG- • AWAY, 8.7 (A. E, Ellis) ... 1 13—Mr F. Omond’s Toxeuma, 7.7 (A. Murray) ... ... 2, 4—Mr E. Robinson’s Red Heckle, ■ 7.10 (A- Eastwood) o Others: 2 King Lu 8.7, 12 Perception 8.3, 3 Royal Doulton 8.0, 6 Flying Juliet 7.10, 8 Le Choucas 7.10 (bracketed with Nippy 7.8), 1 Prodice 7.8, 10 Concentrate 7.10, II Siaosi 7.8, : 7 Ohinemuri 7.2, 14 King Emerald 7.4, 15 Sir Russell 7.3), 21 MasterO’Rorkc 7.1, 9 Tinokoa 7.3, 20 .Ballymoy 11. ( 7.2), 16 Hyde Park 7.2, 17 Seratig 7.1, 19 Prince Lu 7.0, 18 Yaqui 7.0. Ballymoy If. and Concentrate showed up early, but. turning for home Toxeuma led from Sir Russell, Concentrate, ami Rod Heckle. Pegaway came through in fine style' to win by three'quarters of a length, with a neck between second and third. Prodice was fourth. Time, linin 41 2-ssec. NOTES ON THE EVENTS (Special to the •Stab.’] AUCKLAND, December 26, Awamntn and Count Palatine failed t ) parade for the Great Northern Foal Stakes, for which tho public made Supremacy favourite, next in request being Honour ami; Ceremony. The start was a good one,' and at , the live furlongs post Speedligbt was in charge from Ceremony, Carl Idem, and Honour, with 1 Supremacy next, while Gold Tinge and Hopton were Inst. Ceremouv was in rout at the. halfmile post, followed by Speedligbt, with Supremacy three lengths away, while Honour headed the rest, who were bunched. Ceremony ami Speedligbt wore on terms as they turned tor borne, with Supremacy following, and Honour font lengths away, while Go. . Tinge was eounng last on the outside. Supremacy took charge hallway down the straight, and went on to win bytwo lengths from Honour, who beat Ceremony bv a length. Speedligbt was fourth, 'then came Imperial Prince, Gold Tinge, Clopton, and Carl Idem. A field of twelve well-conditioned horses went to e post for the Auckland Cup, the principal race on the programme, for which tho withdrawals were Goshawk, Vortigern, Eh Timi, and Thursbv. When the machine closed Count flavour, Oratrix, and Laughing Prince wore tho popular fancies. When . the held had tairly settled down Corinax was in charge from Papatu, with -Tidal and Iransforiner last. Passing he lour furlong post, Papatu and Cor max were together, followed by Catkin and Talisker, who were also racing on terms with Desert Glow, Laughing Prince, .Mask, ami Oratrix next, with Tidal and ■Transformer still in the real 1 . Passing the stand the first time, Papatu ami Corinax still belt, command, with Talisker, Desert Glow, and Catkin together just behind them, followed by 1 ' Laughing Prince and Hoylake on terms. Then came I idal, Oratn.\, Count flavour, and Transloriuer. Catkin ran up to Corinax ami Papatu along the t-ack, the next in order being Desert Glow, Talisker, Hoylake, Laughing Prince, Mask, and Count Cavour. Passing the six turlongs post Catkin drew out a couple ol lengths clear ol Corinax, and ho led into tho straight from the last-named .with Laughing Prince two lengths further hack, lolloweil by Count Cavern;, Papatu. and Hoylake. Laughing Prince challenged over the last PHlyds, but tailed to reach Cm-iiiax by three quarters ol a length, with Catkin, who was tiring, two lengths away. Count Cavour was 'fourth, the next to lluisli being Hoylake, Talisker, Desert Glow, Oratrix. Papatu, Mask, and Transformer, and filial a long way hack last. Aussie, Pagaiiolli, I he llauk, and Golden Armour were not saddled up lor the Hallway Handicap, the big spring event of (he. meeting. It was a good belting -ace, with Silvermine, Favourite, and Consent, Nanvy Lee, next in demand. High Finance caused some delay at the start, but the held eventually got i way with a good sendoff, and at the live furlong post NancyLee was in charge, with Si I veriui no, Staghimter. Billikins, Lysander, Awarere, and Consent racing in that order. Silvermine had taken the lead as they ran across the top, with Nancy Lee, Staghimter, Billikins, Consent, and Bright. Glow following. Silvermine showed " the way into the straight, closely followed by Nancy Lee, Staghunter, Billikins, Awarere, and Kingfielcl next. Nancy Lee challenged in the run lu the post, and heading Silvermine, went on to win by a length, with Bright Clou', who finished fast, half a length away in third place. White Wings was fourth, next in order being Staghniilcr, Consent, High Finance, Awarere, While Fang, Cinmbue, and Billikins, with Lysander last. MANAWATU STAR AREA IVINS THE GUP Boisterous, dull weather following overnight rain prevailed lor the first day of tho Manawatu Racing Club’s Meeting. There was a large holiday crowd, and the course was in fine order. The ’ totalisator took £43,999, against £54,647 on last year’s opening day. Concluding results : TARARUA HACK HANDICAP, 200sovs. 9f. 6 KING QUEX, car. 8.3 (H. Griffith) ... 1 2—Rory Mor, 7,13 (A. Fratns) ... 2 10— Henna,'9.o (K. Robinson) ... 3 Others; 4 Goldbag 8.11, 7 Mon Mint BHO, 3 Courageous 8.8, 11 Kilhuni 8.0, 1 Gelenabay 8.5, 8 Shining Star 8.4, 9 Bissac 8.4, 5 Cloyne 8.4, 12 Cobharn 7.13.. 15 Roburant 7.11, 13 Lady Alophon 7.11. 14 Bifkbeck 7.11. Won by half a length each way. Courageous was fourth. Time, Imin 58sec. MANAWATU CUP, l.OOOsovs. l)m. ■9-STAR AREA. 7.0 (T. Webster) 1 7 Seatown, 8.2 '(N. C. Trillo) ... 2 4—Mountain Heath, 7.10 (N. Davies) ... ... ... 3 Others: 5 Hynanna 9.7. 2 Mundane 8.9, 1 First Sight 8.5, 3 Merry Damon 8.4, 6 Historic 7.10, ,10 Novnr 7.0. Dig-, course 7.0, 12 Polonet car. 7.3, 11 Imperial Spark 7.0. , , Won by a length and a-lmlf, .with four lengths between second and third. First. Sight was fourth. Time,."2rain 37 - 3-ssec. Star Area led throughout, and had too much stamina when the others tried to catch-him. Star Area, Seatown, Mnndane, and Mountain Heath were first into the straight, the two first-named fighting out the issue. Mandane bled, and was pulled-up. NURSERY HANDICAP, 200sovs. sf. 1— CiDEVER, 8.6 (H." Griffith) ... ,1 2 First Money, 8.3 (A. Fratus) ...j 2 11— Praeda, 7,6 (N. voitre) ... ... 3, Others: Admiral Drake 8.9, 5 Statuary 7.6, 6 Imperial Guard 7.13, 4 Bel-; caire 7-U) 14 Hunting Call 7.5, 10 Ben

Hur 7.5, 12 Hot Spring 7.0, 8 King Hal 7.0, 13 Accredity 7.0, 7 Becky Sharp 7.0, 9 Sapient 7.0, 15 Wmloch Won by three-quarters of a length, with four lengths between second and third. Admiral Drake was fourth. Time 1 min 2 4-ssec. GILLIES HACK HANDICAP, 200sovs. Of. • S—BORSALENE, 7.6 (T. Webster) 1 I—Veronese,1 —Veronese, 9.3 (B. S. Bagby) ... 2 13—First Ruler, 7.0 (C. Davies) 3 Others: 4 Bank- Note 7.13, 2 Noteworthy 7.13, 6 Thrift 7.6, 9 Greymist 7.5, 7 Indolent 7.5, 10 Full Mark 7.2, 3 Australis 7.0, 8' Shot Silk i .0, 11 Miss Field 7.0, 12 Evensong 7.0. Won by a length, with half a length between second and third. Australis was fourth. Time, linin 16 l-ssec. FITZHERBERT HANDICAP, 400 sovs. Gf. 1— BENZORA, 8.3 (R. J- Marine) 1 3 Arrow Lad, 7.12 (N. Trillo) ... 2 9—Jeanette, 7.2 (N. Davies) ... 3 Others: 5 Doree 7.13, 2 Silver Paper 8.3, 6 Ladv LimondCar. 7.8, 7 Callanmore 7.2, 4 Helotis 7.2, 8 Ruffles 7.0, 10 Ladv Ideal 7.0. Won' by half a length, with two lengths between second and third. Do7e was fourth. Time, Imm 14 2GRAND STAND HANDICAP,. 250sovs. 9f. 4 PANTHER, 7.10 (A. Fratus) ... 1 2—Kilmezzo, 7.10 (T. Webster) ..: 2 I—Mendip, 8.5 (". J- Marine) ... 3 Others: 3 Vivo 7.10, 5 Miss Pat 7.10, 6 Superb King 7.0, 7 Lin Arlington 7.0. , , , Won by a head, with a length between second and third. Miss Pat was fourth. Time, Imin .loser. WESTLAND CUP TO PANGOLIN The Westland Racing Club’s Summer Meting took place at Hokitika in perfect weather before a large attendance. The course was in splendid order, but the fields were small. Thu totalisator handled £7,272, as against £8,179 for the first day last year.; Results : Phoenix Handicap, 90sovs. 6JL — 5 After Ten (7.7) 1, 3 Bright Spear (7.7) 2, 4 Wharfdale (8.8)_3. Others: Scrambler 8.12, Bowser /.7, Mon by a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 2-1 sec. Tasman Hurdles, lOOsovs, lsm. 1 Erin-go-bragh (9.12) 1,2 Piccaninny (9.3) 2, 4 Gav Gauntlet (9.6) 3. Steel Bar 9.5 also started. Won by two lengths, with eight lengths between second and third Time, 2min 49 2-ssec. WESTLAND CUP, 200sovs. Im. 1— PANGOLIN, 9.0 1 2 Smithereens, 7.8 2 3 Gold Mint, 8.7 3

Others; Bunk Draft 8.4, Atone 7.13, Para 7.4, Inoe 7.2. Won h.v a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, linin 45 4-ssec. Christmas Handicap, lOOsovs. 5.J1. —2 .Single Spear (8.2) 1, '3 Anthonie (7.13) 2, 8 King Cheops (8.9) 3. Others: Tip Tree BH2, Silver Tray 8.10, Note 8.5, Greytuuh 8.0, Pair Go S.l. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a head hewoen second and third. Time, linin'lo 2-ssoc. Provincial landicap, lOOsovs. 7f 2 Some Bad (8.10) 1, 1 Lancer (9.0) 2, 4 John Dlx (8.4) 3. Also started: Pair Go, Tidings 9.2, Doleful Ditty 8.8. Won by three lengths. Time, 1 iniii 30 4-swc. Plectric Handicap, SOsovs. Of.—l Sagittarius (8.0) 1, 3 Spode (8.0) 2, 2 Hina Mannga (7.13) 3. Only starters. Won hv four lengths. Time, I min 10 d-osec. Goldfields handicap. h'lSuvs. Oh'.3 Para (7.9) 1,2 Calihurn (8.0) 2, I Moorland, (9M) 3, Also started: Gaslight (7.13)1 Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 21 4-sscc. TARANAKI ORA2BNE WINS BIG HAKDISAP The Taranaki Jockey Club's Meeting opened at New Plymouth in a drizzle, which commenced with the first race and lasted throughout the day. The attendance, was good, and 'o track was in excellent condition. The totalisator bandied £‘25,750, compared with £28,008 last year. Concluding sults;HA I IOTP HACK HUH DDKS, lOOsovs.' I Ini and lOOyds. 1— .Mr G. 11. Ilya ns GLENG.MII i r ('\ 10.1 (Conway) 1 4 Mr R. Johnson's Horomea, 10.10 (Holland) 2 3—Mr E. 11. Boyd’s Abbott’s Delight, 9.0 (bnlieu) 3 Others; 1 Polyphemus 10.10, 5 Berinthia 9.2, 0 Inahman 9.0, Won by ten lengths, with eight lengths between second and third. Berinthia was fourth. Time, 2min 52 2-ssec. STEWARDS’ HACK HANDICAP, 100 sovs 6f. 3—Mr S. O. Lindsay’s PARTIAL ECLIPSE, 7.9 (Golclsbro) 1 s—Mr Phoe Tito’s Monsogne, 7,4 (Pitcom) 2 7 Mr G. S. Trotter’s Fort Alice, 7.0 (Grylls) 3 Others; 2 Denier 8.9, 1 Catapult 5.4, 4 Greenacre 7.9, 0 Egcria 7.0, 8 Joke Form 7.10, 9 Miss Pakake 7.24. AA'on by three lengths and a-half, with two lengths and a-half between second and third. Egeria v.as fourth. Time, Imin losec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, 87fisors. l|m. 5 Mr E. Fryer’s OKAZONE, 7.9 (Pitcom) f 2 Mr E. George’s Mint Leaf, 8 10 (George) 3 3 Mrs R. I. Caro’s M onday, 7.8 , ■(P, Brady) ... 3 Others: 4 Yoma 8.12, 8 Royal Mint 5.5, 1 Manly 8.3, 7 Anolo S.l, 9 Flying Shot 7.64, 6 Olonsoa 7.0 Won by half a length, \Hth a head between second and third. Alonsoa was fourth. Time, 2min 10 4-ssec. ATI AAV A CUP, 300sovs. BJf. 4 Mr' E, Bristol’s THE AVARDEN, 7.0 (Drinkwater) ... 1 8— Mr J. Fryer’s Airtight, 7.5 (Pitcom) ... ••• 6- T. O’Donnell’s Sovena, (7.0), (Adlam) ... 3 Others; 1 Star Comet 8.7, 5 Royal Acre 8.7, 7 Miss Mercia 7.7, 2 Onward 7.11, 5 AVhaisogne 7.124, 9 Always 7.7, 10 Gasnapper 7.14,' 11 Eduloff 7-24. Won by three parts of a length, with half a length between second and third. Royal Acre was fourth. Time,, Imin olsec. TIKORANGI HACK STAKES, 135sovs. ' sf. 1— Mr M. Cleland’s GOLD DAAA’N, 9.0 (Trance) ... ... ... h. I 2 Mr 1 P. O'Connor’s Argue Jo (Mills) , ... ... ... ... ... 2 I 4—Mr S. G. Lindsay's Owairako, 9.0 (Gbldsbro) ... 8

1' Others: llofokare 8.7, Annoyer 8.2, 7 Mercis B.IJ, Rillet 8.0, 5 Tamatere 8.0, S Corwen 8.0, 9 Airdalo 8.0. Won by two lengths, with one length between second and third. Time, lmin 3sec. FLYING.HANDICAP, 225sovs. 6f. B—Mr A. S. Cleland's PAUL LU"CERNE, 7.13 (Pitcom) 1 2—Mrs F. M'Donald's Monoghan, 7.111 (Mills) • 2 I—Mrs W. D. Graham's Te Atiawa, 8.9 (M'Carthy) .... 3 Others: 6 The Swell 8.9, 9 Whenuanui 5.2, liipo 8.2 i (coupled 1 with Nastoriu 7.0. V)", Sea Star 7.4, 3 Takntawa 8.i7, 7 Quilhre 7.0, 10 Joke Form 7.0. . Won by half a length each way. /J.'ime, lmin JSsec. WAIPUKURAU The Waipukurau Jockey Club's sumI mer meeting was held in wet weather i before a large attendance. The course became very slippery, four horses falling on the flat in the course of the day's sport. The totalisator handled £14,120 for the day, compared with £13,531 last year, an increase of £589. Results:— Maiden Plate, 125sovs, Cf.—4 Chopin (8.4, M. Gilmore) 1, Topere (5.4 Savage) 2, 10 • Merry Mixture (9.0, M. Power) 3. Others: 6 Heather Mend, 9 Havana, 12 May Dor, 11 Highland Mystery, Goodwill, Austerity, Baby Prince," 3 lmateagirl, 8 Silvan Dell. Won by three-quarters of a length, with a length and a-hall between second and third. Time, lmin 17 3-ssec. Juvenile Handicap, 150sovs, ol.—l Kaiboro (9.9 J. W. Nixon) 1, 3 Wmnington (7.10, P. Atkins) 2, 4 King Manu (7,12, R. Savage) 3. Others: 4 Te Awha (coupled with King Maim), 2 Cuticle, 7 Speedaway, 5 Long Acre, 6 Golden Area, 9 Princess Elizabeth, 8 Wedding Mclls. Kaihoro won by two lengths from Cuticle, with Winnington three lengths back. Cuticle weighed in 3lb short, and Wilmington was placed second, with King Maim third. Time, lmin 2 3-ssec. Amalgamation Handicap, 200sovs, lim.—-1 Locarno (7.0, A. M L Dona Id) 1, 3 Pale Star (8.3, J. Hockley) 2, 4 Tanagra (8.0, W. Hell) 3. Others: 2 1 inn rosebud, o Mystutn. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, 2min 13 4-ssec. Tahoe Hack Handicap, 150sovs, 51. 1 Kaikoro (9.9, J. W. Nixon) 1, 3 Hrowu Sugar (7.10, R. Savage) 2, 4 Plimmerton (7.10, J. Hockley) 3. Others: 2 Freeze Out, 8 Golden Shadow, 5 Master Cynic, 10 Ureal? o' l)av, 11 King Manu, 0 Wilmington,' 7 'Atholspear, 9 Mlue Mist. Won by a. length and a-half, with two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 2 2-ssec. King Manu fell at the top of the straight. Porangahau Hack Handicap, MOsovs, liu.—4 High Court (7.3, M. Gilmore) 1, G Faironc (7.0, K. Rurgcs-0 2,2 Rabbi (7.13, L. Daley) 3. Others: 1 Kalos, 3 Jen, 7 Imperial Fame, 8 Alabama, 5 Piropono. Won by four lengths, with five lengths _ between second and third. Time, lmin 45scc. Imperial Fame fell, bringing down Kalos. Braeburn Handicap, loOsovs, once round.—G Abisogno (11.8, Mr H. M'Pherson) 1, 10 Heather Blend (10.7, D. R. Raymond) 2, 9 Wilmorcana (10.10, Mr' R. Good) 3. Others: 5 Atareria, 3 Grand National, 1 First Prince, 2 Belgian Queen, I Rakauponga, 7 Damon, 8 Merry Mixture, 1 Mcrrv Wanderer. Won by threeparts of a length, wilh half a length between second and third. Time, 2min G 2-ssec. Flying Handicap, 17.jsovs, Of.—2 Willais (8.11. C. Stratton) 1, 1 Tana"ra (7.13, W. Bell) 2, G Queen's Choice (8,1, K. M. Baker) 3. Others: 1 Huikai, 7 Pencils. 3 Fpist.le, 5-Lip-sol. 8 Road Hog. Won by a length and throe-quarters, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin lGsc-c. Lake Hack Handicap. KilL-ovs. Gf,-~ 2 Tea Lady (8.1. J. Walsh) 1. 1 King's .Te-t (7.9.' A. Ilinsley) 2, •"> I'nxvn Sugar (7.7. R. Savage) 3. Olfers: 5 Roval Lineage. 6 Plimmcrto'd. 8 Niehtwiteh. 7 Charmaline, 4 'Vdwijl, 10 Speedawnv. 9 Blue Mist. Won by a length, with half n length between second and third. Time, lmin 16 4-osec. SOUTH WAIBARAPA TROTS A southerly drizzle prevailed throughout the first day of the South Wairarapa Trotting Club's annual meet : ino-, which was held on, the Taratnhi Racecourse, Mastorton. ' The weather affected the attendance and the totalisator receipts for the day were £6,873'., against £8,949 on tho first clay last year. Results: Trial Handicap, lOOsovs. '1.1m.—9 Gangawa (scr. W. Hughes), 1; 1 Kate Logan, scr, 2; 3 All Red, scr, 3. Others: 8 Rita Thorpe. 10 Hum Lomond, 11 Black Pip, 6 Olive Dillon and Hardv Jack (bracketed), Olatrice, 5 Monn'v Light, 2 Ambleside scr, 12 Hum Jlaid'GOyds behind. Won by a length with six lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 46sec\ Summer Handicap. lOOsovs. 1-Jm.— 2 Tamahine (scr, W. Hughes), 1; 3 Flora Volo, scr, 2; 1 Nelson Request, 12yds behind, 3. Others: 5 Pilot, 4 Billy Mingen. Won by two lengths, with twelve lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 57 2-ssec. Rev Handicap, lOOsovs. l|nv.—2 El Direct (scr, H. Nyhan), 1; 8 Lady Jewel, 72yds behind, 2: 5 Logan's Pride, scr', 3. Others: 6 Waipuki, Security, 8 Louie Dillon, 9 Lady Author' scr, 4 Black Mallin, 3 Ngahuia 36yds behind, 7 Our Nancy 96. Won by' five lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, 3min 39 2-ssec. . WAIRARAPA CUP, 250sovs. 2m. 3-Mrs L. K. Page's NATIVE HER-Q (V. D. Clutterbuck, scr) •• 1 C—Great Delight, scr 2 9—Crusader, scr 3 Others: 2 Danny Boy, 12 Hilltop, s.Electric Gold, 11 George the Fourth scr, 1 Baron Bingen 12yds- behind, 8 Sailor Bov 24, 7 Zella 48, 4 Jupiter 60, 12 Hal Huon 72. . Won by ten lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, 4min 54 2-sseu. Boxing Day Handicap (saddle), lOOsovs. lm.—l Realty (scr, H. Price), 1; 2 Mary Brown, 2; G Alexis, scr, 3. Others: 10 Olive Dillon, 4 Bessie, Bingen, 3'Waipuki-scr, 5 Golden Morn 12yds behind, 9 Halmore. 48, 7 Waitipopo. 8 60. Won by -a length, with about twelve lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 2) l-ssec. ' , - Members' Handicap. lOOsovs. 2m.. —1 Tamahine (scr, W. Hughes), 1; 2 Nelson Request, scr, 2; 3 Billy Bingen, scr, 3. Only starters. Won by three lengths, with ten lengths between second and" third. Time, omin 25 3-ssec. Clareville Handicap. • 120sovs. lim. —7 George the Fourth (scr, J. V. Dyke). 1; 5 Sailor Boy, 24yds behind, 2; 3 Good Lady, scr, 3. Others: 2 Great Delight, 8 Zolock Wood scr, 4 Welcome Pearl, 1 Our Nancy 12yds behind, 3 Kama 24, 6 Cora Tacks 48.

Won by five'lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 43 4-sseo. • President's Handicap, lOOsovs. IJm.—2 El Direct.(scr, D. Nyhan), 1; 5 Logan's Pride, scr,' 2; S Golden Mom, 12yds behind. 3. Also started: 9 Rota Thorpe, 3 Kate Logan, 1 Security (fell), 7 Hardy Jack, 6 Olatrioe scr, 4 Drift Wave 30yds behind. Won by a length, with six lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 2 l-ssec: ASHBURTQN TROTS ROT. L'OR AVINS CUP. The Summer Meeting of the Ashburton 'Trotting Club was held in line weather. The totalisator investments wero £20,410}, compared with £20,256} last year. Concluding results:— ASHI3URTON TROTTING CUP (Harness), oOOsovs. Class 4.38. 2m: 2—Mr P. Brown's cli g ROI L'OR, by Red do Oro —Gold Queen, 4vrs. 36vds bhd (A. Smith) 1 3—Mr G. 'M'Millan's Dundas Box, 6vrs, 4S (R. B. Bcrrv) ... 2 4—Mr J. F. Poff's Shadowland, ovrs, 12yds bhd (J. J. Kenn'erley) ... 3 Others: 8 St. Bridget scr, 1 Wrack-i ler 12yds bhd, 5 Kotuku Jack 24, 3 Sunfish 24 (coupled with Dundas Boy), 7 Avenger 30, i) Billv Sea 72. G Event 72. Won by four lengths; length. Avenger was fourth. Times: 4min 37 3-ssec, 4min 37 3-ssee, 4min 40 4-ssec. M'LEAN HANDICAP, 200sovs. Class 3.33. IJm. I—Mr J. Luckie's ch g KIOWA, by Brent Locanda—St. Louis mare, syrs, scr (G. M'Kendry) ... ... , 1 3—Mr J. R. Erizzell's Dick Logan, aged. 48yds bhd (l.<\ Holmes) 2 2—Mr H. J. Delargcy's Nan Brent, oyrs, 12 (J. Washington) ... 3 Others: 7 Sylvie Logan scr, 6 'Loco 12yds bhd, 4 Becky Mine 24, 5 Great Triumph 36. Won by three lengths; tW9 lengths. Sylvie Logan was fourth. Times: 3min 33 2-ssec, 3min 29 4-ssec, 3min 33 1-ijsec.

AIIDSUALMPR HANDICAP, 200sovs. Class 4 .50. 2m. 2 Air J. R. Frizzell’s cli g GOUDEN AUTHOR, ' by . Author .Dillon—o.l.C. oyrs, 12yds blul (F. Holmes) ... 1 1— Air li. 11. RevclPs Curlew Roy, lyrs, sen* (It. R. Berry) ... 2 S —Air C. S. Donald's Star Ladv, Gyrs, 24 ' (C. King) 3 Olliers; 4 Mountain Ore scr, ]2 dough Neagh scr, 6 Eiffcltoii Lass scr, 11 Forward Maid scr, 15 Dan Logan scr, 7 Plorrio Pointer scr, 3 Juno Do Oro 12yds blul, 12 Apex 21, 10 Our Rird 2-i, 5 Kiowa 72 (ine. 48yds penalty), 11 lone GO, 9 AVakataua 108, 10 Kerr wood Roll 108. AVon by a length; four lengths. June Do Oro was fourth. Times: linin 40 4-oscc, 4miu 42 l-ss.ee, 4min 43sec. BOXING DAY HANDICAP, 250sovs. Class 2.52. IJm, 3 Alossrs Jack and Stewart’s br g KOTUKU JACK, by Logan Pointer Princess Sherwood, aged, 30yds blul (J. 3l.esservy, .jun.) 1 G—Alc.ssrs T. Wallis and I). O’Keefe’s Author .link's, syrs, 108yds blul (T. Wallis) ... 2 8— Air J. AI. Glinchoy’s Away, aged, 72yds., bhd (P. C. APDormott) 3 Others: 4 Mob scr, 2 Chef scr, 1 Travis- Axworthy 12yds bhd, .5 Dillon Gold 30, 7 Avenger 30, 9 Fashion Queen 30, 10 Zenith 72. Neck; four lengths. Dillon Gold was fourth. Times; 2min 53soc, 2min 47 2- 2min 52soc. AVI NS ROW HANDICAP, 200sovs. Uniioppled trotters. Class Grain. 2m, ■l—Air D. Rodgers’s ch g DIPNOI, by Baffin—Glcneglo marc, aged, scr (D. AVolsb) 1 g—Air I). 31. Robertson’s Accumulator, Gyrs, scr (Owner) ... 2 10—31 rJ. P. 31‘Kcndrey’s Quickfire, oyrs, 12yds bhd (R. AY. Pranks) 3 Others ; 1 Koro Peter scr, 9 Scuttle scr, 12 Brent Boy scr, 14. Great Burton scr, 7 Dueo scr‘ 2 Cnrclo 3Gyds bhd, 5 Nelson Prince 72, 6 Molly Alolloy 72, Nancy., Bingen 72, 3 New Alctford 84, 13 Repute 96. AYon bv six lengths; half a length. Scuttle was fourth. Times—4rnin Msec, 4mih 57 2-sscc, 4min 56 3-ssec. FINAL HANDICAP (saddle), 200sovs. ■ Class 2.20. Im. 5 Air T. H. AlTvotzic’s SYLVIE LOG AN, by Logan Pointer— Sylvie, Gyrs, scr (H. Frosl) X 9 Air C. S. Donald’s Exclusive, Gyrs, scr (R. Donald) ... _ ... 2 6Mr C. W. Hammond's Erin’s Lynn, aged, ?cr (T. Wallis) 3 Others; 7 Audience scr, 1 Satin Bird scr, 4 Auto Alinto scr, 8 Mavis Wood 12yda bhd, 10 King Abdallah 12, 3 Gibraltar 12, 2 Dick Logan 36. King Abdalla was fourth. Won by two lengths; length. Times —2min 16 4-osec, 2min 17 l-ssec, 2miu 17 2-ssec. ROI L’OR’S WIN TO THE ‘ STAB.’] CHRISTCHURCH, December 26. Roi L’Or made no race of the Ashburton Trotting Cup. The four-year-old son of Roy Do Oro and Gold Queen went away from his mark quicker than anything else, and when AVrackler broke up and fell back he was close to St. Bridget; .From then on Roi L’Or had the race well in hand, and at the entrance to the straight he was doing his work with tho greatest of ease, with Kotuku Jack and Dundas Boy doing the best of the others., Roi'. L’Or won easing up by four lengths, hut there was a good tussle for second place, Dundas Boy coming along to get home by a length from Shadowland. The next to finish were Avenger and Billy Sea, who great speed over the last furlong. Kotuku Jack paced a level race, but he faded away over tho last furlong. Roi L’Or is one of the- best yourig horses in commission. The manner, of his win to-day stamps'him as a gelding likely to reach top-notch'company. ' At tho Forbury. Park Meeting some good offers were refused for Roi L’Or, who won a double there in convincing style.

GORE TROTS SUHSHOWER WINS PRINCIPAL EVENT Tho Gore Trotting Cluh’s 'annual' meeting was hold in fine weather. The track was good, and the attendance largo. Tho totalisator..handled £lB,414?/, against last year. Conciudiiu results> ;v

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (Saddle),

230sovs. Ini. 2 WILMA DILLON, 36yds behind (A. M'Ltdlan) .... 1 1— Rita M'Kinney, scr (J. Walsh) 2 9—Honest Ned, 12yds behind (S. Todd) ... • 3 Others: 6 Dawson Bingen 12yds behind, 8 Free Lance 12, 7 Glen Wilkes 12, 3 Four Bells 24, 5 Liberal 36, 4 Warepa 43. Won. by a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 13 3-osce. GORE TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP, 450sovs. 2m. 3 scr (J. Cruicksliank) 1 s—Desert Star, 84yds behind (A. M’Ldlan) .... 2 4 Nelson M'Elwyn, 36 (J. Walsh) 3 Others: 12 Kinney -Dillon scr, 9 Slump scr, 8 Stockade Junior scy, 2 Nelson de Oro ser, 1 Denver’s Doll 12yds behind, 14 Lucky Harold 12, 11 Logan Hanlon 12, 10 Streak 12, 13 Miss Adonis 36, 7 Hylas 36, 6 Hector’s Own 48. ' Sunshower led most of the way, and in a great finish staved off the challenger, Desert Star, to win by a length, with Nelson M'Ehvyn a head away. Time, 4min 39sec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP, 210sovs. 1m and sf. 2 MONA BINGEN, scr (W. Jones) 1 I—Limosa, 12yds behind (W. J. Gudsell) 2 5 Jolly Maid, scr (F. J. Perriam) 3 Others: 12 Bricklayer scr, 14 Haerera scr, 7 Musical Chimes scr, 15 Coy Bells 12, 13 Decoy . Bells 24, 6 Shady Spot 24, 11 Coldstream Guard 24, 3 Erin’s Advance 36, 10 Nelbar 36, 8 Lou Thorpe 48. Won by four lengths, with six lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 49sec. MATAURA HANDICAP, ISOsovs. 2m. 7 JOCK BINGEN, COyds behind (J. Dynes) 1 I—Sunspeck, scr (A. M'Lellan) ... 2 8— Wattle Patch, 48yds behind (A. E. M‘Gregor) 3 Others: 16 Mahinerangi, 4 Bonnie Fillo, 18 Saxon, 11 Combine, 9 Royal Star, 13 Billy Moor, 6 Battle Bingen, 12 Merco Bingen, 2 Lucky Voyage, lO Criterion, 21 Patty Tod scr, 3 Ruby Bingen 36yds behind, 20 Major Domo 48, 17 G'ardenclla 48, 15 Water,song 48. 5 Peter Lin GO, 19 Buck Up 108, 14 Jade 120. Won by three lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 56sec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP (Saddle), 200sovs, Bin. I— KENSITAS, 36yds behind (J. Walsh) 1 7—'Winnie Chrysler, 24 (P. Gallagher) ... ... 2 3 Chiming King, 12 (S. Edwards) ■. 3 Others: 11 Erin’s Own scr, 8 Kola Wilkes scr, 9 Overture 12yds behind, 2 Smicross 12. 4 Auto 24, 10 Maybird 36, 5 Needles 48, 6 Streak 72. Won by three lengths, with threequarters of a length between second and third. Time, 3min 31sec. FINAL HANDICAP. 230sovs,' 1 jm. 7—LIBEBAL, 24yds behind (E. Todd) ( ••• 1 3—Logan Hanlon, ser (W. Gallagher) 2 ll Alva Lass, ser (S. Todd) . ... 3 Also .started: 8 Kinney Dillon ser, I Return Voyage scr, 9 Glen Wilkes scr, 5 Sunshower scr, 12 Miss Adonis 12yds behind. 10 Four Bells 12, 0 Hector’s Own 48, 2 Desert Star (jO, 4 Denver’s Doll scr. Won by six lengths, with a length between second and third. Time. 2min uOsoo.

WESTPORT TROTS POSTPONED The Westport trots were postponed owin'; in bad weal her, and were to be held to-day and Friday. WINTOH REHANDICAPS Commissioners’ Handicap. Nona Bingen now 108yds bln!. Sonll) 1 Lilloml Handicap.—Blue Lady 72,vds blicl, Jock Bingen 96. Winton Cup.—Suushower 72yds bhd, Liberal 96. President’s Handicap.—Jock Bingen 120yds blul. Speedwell Handicap. Suushower COyds bind. Members’ Handicap.—Fair 'Wave 72yds' blul, Nona Bingen 10R ■Farewell Handicap.—Liberal 72yds. Wilma Dillon 84. TURF IN AUSTRALIA A.J.O. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, December 26. The weather was fine lor the Australian Jockey Club’s summer meeting at Rand\vick, and there was a largo attendance. Orange Prince 101 lin die Summer Cup and was ..destroyed. Results : SUMMER CUP, 2,50050ve. 1m sf. DONALD, 8.4 1 Fondant, 8.0 2 Resource, 8.7 3 Ten started. Fondant attempted to lead all the way, with Valamita, Resource, Orange Prince, Octember, and Donald as his nearest attendants, but in a desperate finish Donald got up and won by half a head, with two lengths and a-half between second and third. Time, 2min 46sec. DECEMBER STAKES, 2,ooosovs. sf. HOLDFAST, 8.9 1 Twinkle Star, 8.0 2 Violin Solo, 8.5 3 Six'starteu. Holdfast won full of running by two lengths and a-half, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 1 (Rscc. Holdfast has now won four times in succession. CHRISTM AS HANDICAP, SOOsovs. lm.~First division: Nut Cup, 7.12, 1; Loquacious (New Zealand). 7.13,* 2: Frace’s Oyllene, 8.2, 3. Twelve started. Won by two lengths, with three-quar-ters of a length between second and third. Time, Imin 37isec. Second division: Bavarde, 8.5, 1; Happy New, 7.6, 2; Lipan. 7.0, 3. Won by a length, with a length and a-half between second and third. Ten started. The New Zealander Boston was seventh. Time, Imin 3Ssec. SUMMER NURSERY HANDICAP, oOOsovs. s)f. —Been Cello 7.11, 1. Exact, 7.9, 2; Vevcoola, 7.9, 3. Twelve started. Won by a length and a-half, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. The New Zealander Passbook was fourth. Time limn 7scc. V.A.T.C, MELBOURNE, December 26. There was a good holiday crowd at Caulfield for the Victoria Amateur Turf Club’s meeting, the weather being -warm. The Christmas Handicap, 6f, resulted:— Harry Garvin, 7.7, 1; Attraction. 66, 2; Quirk 8.8, 3 Seventeen started. Won by two lengths. Time, Imia 12j{sce s