SPORTING.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2139, 3 January 1881, Page 4

SPORTING.

NORTH CANTERBURY RACE 3. } President, Mr A. Parsons ; Vice-Presidents, - M083r9 G. Cone, M. Duncan, J Lilly, P. McGrath, and W. NicVolla ; Stewards, . Messrs J. Bowie. C. R. Campholl, .13. Chapman, C. D. Orosalcy, W. lickeraley, o.l>. GroenwoDd, R. H. Hanna, H. t;inge, J. Hosaack, J. Hurso, M. Jono?, G. H. Leo, J. H. Loe, J. Manning, E. Mulcock, M. ' MoForlane, T. McDonald, H. Moody, E* Millton, H. D. M'Pherson, H. D. Monk, J. Roberts. H. Scott. T. Smith, J. Smith, ' L. W. Wilson j Judge, Mr W. Baas; • Starter, Mr C. G. Kin? ; Clerk of the I Course, Mr J. Lilly ; Handicapper, Mr K i G. Griffith; Clerk of the Soulea, Mr J. I Wheeler. The annual mee'ing eamo off ah Eangiora on Saturday (Now Year's Day), tho r.tewards being favored with, very pleasant weather. The ohango in tho date did not, however, affect the attendance favorably, the visitors j being much fewer than has hitherto been tho oaoo. The course was in capital order, the going being very good. Tho arrangements made by the committeo were ezcollent, and tbe majority of t,ho various officials, most of wbom were old hands at the game, wore sue--coauful in the discharge of their duties. Mr Roberts was tho caterer, and Mr Higgins superintended at the confectioner's booth, both giving much satisfaction. Sport was •upposed to commence with tho open Hurdle Raao, but only Clarence putting in an appearance, the race fell through. Pour saddled up for the Distriot Hurdles, which was a capital race, the local animals jumping in very good form. Waikari, carefully ridden by G. Rowland, won pretty comfortably at the finish, while Supplejack fell during the race, giving his rider a very nasty fall. He was promptly attended by Dr. MacOarthy, who found that be was suffering fram concussion of the brain, in addition to a broken wrist. A very creditable field of five two yearolds saddled up for tho Ashley County Plate. Zella, a nico looking daughter of Defamer, was made the favorite, and though she had not any the boßt of the start, she won very easily at the finish. She was well ridden by D. Hawkins, a youngster who will soon mako a nice horseman. Sultan was left at the post, whilo Northern Belle showed -during halt the race a great turn of foot. The result of the North Canterbury Cup was ■other a surprise to a good many. Only three went to the post, and tho winner rather unexpectedly turned up in Farewell, who, to tho astonishment of a large section of tho visitors, appeared on the card as carrying Gat 121bs. As the weight originally put on her by the handicappers was Sat, and as the oommittee altered this entirely on their own account after the owners of Huntingdon and Randwick had aocepted, of course on tho understanding that Farewell was to carry her advertised impost of Bjfc, both Messrs Mason and H. Yallance naturally entered protosts against the stakes being paid over to tho winner. The case will be considered by tho stewards on Tuesday. Huntington out up very badly in the race under notice, clearing off the course twice. Four saddled up for the Farmers' Plate, which was won pretty easily by Zoe. Only three weighed out for the Publican's Purse, the two Yaldhurst representatives both coming out to meet Huntingdon. The last-named bolted again, followed by Yaldhnrst, with whom Mr Mason declared to win, but the latter being soonest back on tho course, cantered in an easy winner. Huntingdon could not bo induoed to race after being brought back, aid Randwick was second. Waikari won the Ladies * Purse from five others, of whom Young Barbarian and Marquis were most fanoied, while the Hack Race produced a field of eight and a winner in Mr Stark's Barbary. Five cried content, with their weights in the Consolation, which would have been a very close finish but for the falling of Huntingdon and Marquis. As it was, Supplejack won easily. Mr Le Seuer was present with his Pari Mutnel, and passed through it during the day £235. Details aro appended. Distbict Hurdle Race Handicap, 15 sova. Entrance, 1 sov, to go to the fund, with a sweepstake of 1 aov for acceptors, to go to the second horse. Distance, one and a half miles, over six flights of hurdles. Mr H. Vallauce's br g Waikari (by Defamer), 5 jrs, 10st (G. Rowlands) 1 Mr J. Burt's b g The Cid, aged. 9at 101 b (J. Davis) 2 Mr A. Larkin's ch h Bifleman, 6yrs, Ost 101 b (Martin) 3 Mr T. Denton's ah g Supplejack, aged, 10at71b (Kettenburg) 0 Betting—2 to 1 on Waikari in the Pari Mutuol. A-Bob-In was scratched. lb was a good start, Supplejack, Tho Cid and Waikari taking the first hurdle together, a few lengths in front of Rifleman. They run thus past tho first turn, when Rifleman got among them again, the four jumping the stand hurdle almost simultaneously. At Atkinson's turn Rifleman fell back, and Waikari went to the front. Supplejaok fell at tbe next hurdle, and Waikari, drawing away, won pretty easily from The Cid, Rifleman a moderate third. Aaui.KY County Plate, of 20 sots. For district two-year-olds only. Entrance, 1 sov, to go to the fund, with a sweepstake of 1 sov to go to the second horse. Colts, 7st 101 b; fillies and geldings, 7st 71b. Distance, three-quartera of a mile. Mr J. W. Murfitt'a b f Zolla (by Defamer), 7st 71b (D. Hawkins) 1 Mr J. George's ch f Northern Belle, 7at 71b (Wilson) 2 Mr B. Stark'B b g Sunshine, 7st 71b (Webster) 3 Mr J. W. Thomaa' br f Kate, 7st 71b (Morrigan) 0 Mr F. Becker's b g Snltan, 7at 71b (J. Parsons) 0 Batting—Even agst Z.-lla, 2 to 1 Sunshine. 'After one break away tho lot were got off to a very fair start, with tbe exception of Sultan, who was loft at the post. Northern Sell made the running, the pace being fast. To her sucoeedod at long intervals Zella and Sunshine. The Belle led to the last turn, where Zella cumo with a wot sail, and catching Bells in the run home beat her at this finish easily by throe lengths, Sunshine a bad third. North Canterbury Cup Handicap (open), 60 eovb. Second horao to receive 10 . sova from tho stakes. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs, to go to the fund. Distance, two miles. MrF. Bußh'a b f Farewell (by Totara), 4yrs, 6st 121 b (A. Webster) 1 Mr IS. J. Mason's ch h Bandwick, syrs, Dat 51b (D. Hawkins) 2 Mr H. Yallance's b g Huntingdon, syrs, 7st (Morrigan) 3 Luna, Borneo and Yanduara were ocratched. Betting—2 to lon Randwick. Huntingdon on the inside cut out the work to Atkinson's turn, where he cleared off the coarse. -The running was now taken up by Sandwiok, who led past the back of the course, when Farewell came to the front, and led Bandwick by two lengths past the stand. Huntingdon, who had been pulled again on to tho course, bringing up the roar. At th e next turn ho cleared off again, the other two maintaining ■ their respective positions to the lost turn, where Randwick came again. The light weight, -however, told its tale, Farewell coming away and winning easily by two length t. Mr Mason immediately entcced a protest against the winner, on the ground that Faro- , well carried €st. 121 b instead of Sst as adver- j Used. Farmers' Plate, of 15 sovs. ,For district , horses that have never won an advertised race of £2O or over. Entrance, 1 sov ; ! weight for ago. Distance, one and a htdf miles. Mr S. Wilson's b m ,Zco (by Albany). svrs, Sat 91b (G. Mnrfit) 1 . Mr H. McLean's brg .Blue Boy, 4yrs, 9st , (Rjan) 2 '. Mr W. Stark'a b g Barbary, 4yrs, 3st J (Martin) 3 First Attempt (Sat) also ran. Nina was scratched I Betting in tho Pari Mutuol; 2tol on Zoo. The favorite was quickest on her legs, and , followed by First Attempt and Bluo Boy, led J past the stand. At the next iurn Z?e went away, and taking a very strong lead, followed • by Blue Boy and Barbary, cantered home an easy winner by ten lengths. Bluo Boy socond and Barbary third. a Publicans' Purse Handicap (open), 20 sovs. The winner of the North Canterbury i( Cup to carry 71b penaltj. Nomination. „ 1 sov, added to a sweepstake of 1 aov, to go ,j to tho second horse. Distance, ono a half miles. ° Mr B. J. Maaon's b c Yaldhnrat (by Blao m , Boy— Miss Flat), 4yrs, B*t (D. Hawkia«) 1 « Mr B. J. Mason's ch h Bandwick. syrs, 0-,151b * (Mr Bradley) 2 Mr H. Yallance's b g Huntingdon, syrs, 7st (Morrigan) 0 Dana, Borneo and Vaadaara wore scratched. Yaldhursthad a trifle tho call in tho betting. Yaldhnrst was first away, and loci by i » length to tho turn, when he fell buck. Huntingdon leading to Atkinson's, where he eleared out, followod by YaJdhurst. The latter was quickest back on tho course, and as Huntington refused to face it, he cantered a l over the rest of the distance, winning in a | walk. Bandwick was second. T

Ladiiss' Pwrse, of 15 sovs. For district horses only. Entrance, 1 sov. Second horao to save his stake. Welter weights •, gentlemen riders ; ono mile and a half. Mr H. Vullatico's br g Waikari, by Defamer, 5 yra. list 81b (Owner) 1 Mr F. Busch's b f Farewell, 4 yrs, 10st 121 b (Mr E. Jones) 2 Mr J. W. Wheeler's b h Young Barbarian, -1 yrs, 10at 121 b ... (Mr V. Hodge) 3 Doubtful (12st4lb), A Bob in (lOst 121 b), and Mr Murfit's Marquis (dat l'2lb), also ran. Lr.dy Aihloy aud Barbary were scratched. Betting—Even money Farewell, After one break away, in whioh tho colors of A Bob-in were conspiouous, Waikari got the best of rather an indifferent start and led to the turn. Coming up the straight Marquis and Farewell joinod issue, and the three paesud the stand well together, tho rest a few lengths behind, Doubtful bringing up the roar. At the back of the course Marquis fell back and Waikuri and Farewell went on with the running to the last, turn, where the filly's bolt was Bhot, and Waikari ooming on full of running, won easily by half a length. Young Barbarian was a moderate third. Consolation Handicap, of 10 sovs. (For all horses beaten, but not distanced during the meeting). Post entry, 1 sov. Distance, one mile. Mr T. Denton's ch g Supplejack, nged, 83t 41b (J. Martin) 1 Mr J. W. Wheeler's b h Young Barbarian, 4 yrs, Bst lib (Mr Parsons) 2 Mr T. McNaught's b h ABob-In, Bst 81b (Ashby) 3 Mr H. Vallance'a b g Huntingdon, 5 vrs, Bst 121 b (Weston) 0 Mr J. W. Murfit's b g Marquis, 3 yrs, 7st6lb (D. Hankins) 0 Supplejaok and A-Bob-In wont at once to j th«i front and led the rest for the first half-, mile at a rare pace. Here the whole field closed and ran together almost to the whh the oxception of Marquis, who had beon lying back throughout. As the field rounded tho last turn Huntingdon fell, and the Mirquis, who was close behind him, followed suit. Neither of the boys were hurt. Supplejack now raced home, winning very easily from Barbarian, who finished the last hundred ■ yards under the whip. A-Bob-In was a fair third. KAIAPOI SPORTS AND RACES. Patron, Dr. Dudley ; president, his Worship the Mayor; jadgo, Mr W. starter, Mr E. Parnham; clerk of the course, Mr T. A. Weston; clerk of the scalea, Mr Montagne H. Smith; secretary and treasurer, Mr C. E. Dudley. The annual sports, which have been!held for. a number of years, came off very successfully on New Year's Day. There was an attendance of about 1500 persons on the ground. The arrangements of the committee were excellent, and the whole of the officers, except the president, were at their respective p oats. The courses were laid ou v , in the best way possible, and although the ground was somewhat rough, the late rains had greatly improved it for the horse races. The publican's booth was presided at by Mr Burnip ; a, confection stall by Mr R. Wilson; while with a totalisator ond various games of cihance, plenty of amusement of that kind was forthcoming. The Kaiapoi brass band performed dance and march music The athletic sports whioh were got off were managed by Messrs R. Moore and W. Fraser. The ohildren, who were liberally provided with toys and milk and oake, were attended to by Messrs Clark, Pickering, Yenables, J. Keir, and T. Heney. A slight accident happened on the ground to a youth named Ranby, through a horse falling and injuring his ankle. The result of the various events are as follows :—Horse Races—Managing committee :—Messrs E. Parnham, J. Beharrell, F. Bosustow, T. A. Weston, M. O. Moran, J. Sims, R. R. Hicks, G. Edwards, W. Burnip, and A. Piper. The first event on the programme was the Hurdle Bace, over eight flights; distance, 2 miles. First prize, £6; second, riding whip and save his stake. Entrance, 10s. Weight for age. Mr Orange's Kathleen ... (A. J. Keith) 1 Mr E. Collins' Prince (Owner) 2 Mr Murfit's Young Diomedes, aged (Ef. Murfit) 0 Mr G. Kinley's Pat (J. Ward) 0 A protest was lodged against the winner on the ground of having won over £2O of public money in one event, whioh a meeting of stewards decided to consider on Wednesday evening. Murfit, on being told, admitted it, and Kathleen took the stakes. Hack Hubdle Race, over Bix flights; distance 11 miles. First prize, .£5. second riding whip and save stake. Entrance, 10a. Mr W. Angus' Claret (Owner) 1 Mr John Kerr's Punch ... ... (Keith) 2 Mr G. Kinley's Pat (J.Ward) 0 Mr E. Parnham'a Tommy (Dippenheim) 0 This was a fine race between Claret and Punch, the former winning by a length. Kaiapoi Cup ; distance 2 miles ; weight for age. First prize. £lO, second riding whip and save stake. Entrance, 10s. Mr J. Evans" Lady Jane ... (H. Murfit) 1 Mr D. Orange's Butcher Boy ... (Angus) 2 Mr E Collins' Prince (Owner) 0 Mr W. Angus' Lady Darling ... (Owner) 0 Mr Lynskey's Jim (T. Lynskey) 0 Mr Goldthorpe's Nina ... (J. Ward) 0 Mr Uicton's Fugitive ... ... 0 The eevoa went away to a somewhat indifferent start, Jim, Lady Darling, and Lady Jane going away at a spurt. At the half-mile Jim had a good lead, with Lady Jane second, Butcher Bjy having left the ruck third. In the third turn round the course Jim went inside and fell out. Farther on Fugitive, who was running on the leaders next Lady Jane, but inside, also wort off. Nina was quite out, and Lady Darling was pulled in. Prince was put on to collar Butcher Boy and Lady Darling. The latter kept the pace very fast, and won with plenty in hand, Butcher Boy three lengths astern, and Prince a good third. A protost was laid against the winner by owner of Butcher Boy for going inside, whioh was disallowed. He then laid a protest for running under a false name, which will be considered on Wednesday. Pony Bace (not over 14 hands); distance, 1 mile. J?irst prize, £5, second save stake; entrance 7s (id. Mr Lynskey's Polly (W. Lynskey) 1 Mr H. Weston's Napoleon ... a Mr J. Weston's Gipsy ... 0 Publicans' Purse, for three-year-olds only; weight Bst; distance, li miles. First prize £5, second riding whip ; entrance 7b 6d. Mr Hicton's Fugitive (Owner) 1 Mr White's Minnie ... (W. Lynskey) 2 Mr E. Murfit's Telfer .... (H. Murfit) 0 In the second time round Fugitive took the lead, whioh he held, with four lengths to spare,: to the finish. Trottino Bace (handicap); distance 2 miles. First prize £6, second riding whip; en-, trance 7a 6d. Mr Thos. Kerr's Magic 1 Mr E. Murfit's Bella 2 Mr Henshaw's Gyp 0 Mr D. Orange's Biddy... ... ... ... 0 Mr Orange's Kathleen... ... ... ... 0 Mr Wilson'a Qnickatep ... 0 Mr Wiso'B Sally 0 Mr Kerr's Punch 0 Quickstep had 70 yards, Sally and Magic each 40 yards. Bella went away with the lead, with Biddy close up, Magic and Punoh next. Biddy took the front for the next mile, Magio second. By sorno mistake on Kirkwood's part, he rodo Biddy off the course as if tho race vras finished. Magio then took the foremost place, and won well, Bella second, Gyp third. The owner of Bella protested against Magio for breaking, and subsequently the oommittee decided the protest was not sustained. Consolation Bace (handicap for beaten horses).; distance 1J miles. First prize, X'j; second save his stake; entrance sa. Mr Orange's Butcher Boy 1 Mr Collins' Prince 2 Mr Lynskey's Jim 0 ATHLETIC SPORTS. Managing Committee —Mesors W. Fraser, B. Moora, A. T. Clark, F. Pearce, N. Kidd and J. H. Moore. Flat Race (for men); distance, one mile. First prize. £i; seconi.lOa; entrance, 45.. Bfßolleston 1 «..'. Moody , 2 J. Sloano 3 _ E Kebilor, T. Curran, C. Bowen and J. Neil i£ao ran. j Sloane went away with the lead, and held it 07er three parte of tbe course. Neil kept well .up, with Rolleston and Moody in attenlance. In tho final spirt Moody came away )n the lead, but was passed by Rolleston, who iron by about ton yards, Sloano being a late .bird. Plat Bare (handicap); distance 880yds. First prize £2, second 10a ; entrance 4b. F. Webetor 1 J. Wilson 2 Martin, Net!, and Bolloston also started. VTartin and Wilson had 30ydg, Neil 15yds, »Veb.;tcrsyds, and Rolleston at scratch. ?lat Race (for Ken) ; diatance 410yda. .First | prize £l, second 10a ; entrance 2s. C. Toon 1 ] H. Oliver 2 Knowleß, Paterson, ICerr, Murfit, and Sloane , lao competed. This was a very good raoe throughout, ?hreoleggod Race (for men); diatance 220yds.

First prize XI, second 5a ; C ltranca 2s. J. and G. Ashworth »• 1 Storer and (dayman 2 Wilson and Senior aDd Hedges and Kerr also ran. Tho Ash worths won as (! ey liked. I District Flat Bace; 220yds. First prize £\, second sa; entraice2a. C. Johnston ... 1 O. Moody 2 3 Lamb and F. Knowlea also competed. Johnston made o. bad start, but having get in front was never passed. The vaulting with pole, running hijh jump, and long jump wero not got off. HORORATA RACES. Theoe races came off on Friday, December 31st, though hitherto always held on New Year's Day. There were about 600 people on the ground, in spite of the threatening morning. The publican's booth was supplied by Mr Glansford, of Wind whistle House. The refreshment booth was supplied by Mr Makings, of White Cliffs. All the arrangements were most oreditable to the committee, and the officers carried out their duties vary ably. The ladies of the district supplemented the stakes of the Ladies' Purse by an offering of £5 10s, which was presented to Mr J. Creswell, the winner, by Miss E. Digby, daughter of the hon. sec. Appended are the details of each event. Maiden Plate (District) of 10 sovs. Welter weight for age. Distance 1 mile. Mr Cardale's ch g Jimmy, aged, list 21b (She omen) 1 Mr Brown's b g Shark, aged, Hat 21b (Owner) 2 Mr Wright's b m Castile, 5 yrs, 10st (carried 81b over weight) 3 Messrs Napier's Royal, Maffey's Octopus, Higgins' Virginia, and Hathaw«y'a Kate also ran. Shark led at a moderate pace for threequarters of a mile, the others being in a cluster. Jimmy then commenced to improvehis position, and when turning into the straight was on'iterms with the leaders. A ding-dong struggle ensued, which ended in Jimmy winning by half a length, having been extremely well ridden by Sheenan. Time, '2mins. Rakaia Gorge and Hororata Handicap— Open to road districts of East and South Malvern, Malvern, Courtenay, North Ilikaia ; of 15sovs ; distance, 2 miles. Mr Derrett's b g Don Juan, by Brush, aged, 9st4lb (Owner) 1 Mr Sfceenan'a bn g Shark, aged. Bst 71b (Wright) 2 Mr Cassidy's b g Kensington, aged, Bst 71b 3 Banker, Spider, and Zoe alao ran. A good start was effected. Shark showed a little in front after the first half-mile was traversed, at whioh point Banker overpowered his rider and bolted. The Don from this led, and eventually won by two lengths from Shark. Zoe was outpaced from the start. Time, 4min 12£sec. Hurdles —Open to same districts as Rakaia Gorge Handicap; of 13 sovs; over six hardies, 3ft Gin ; distance, 1J miles. Mr Sheenan's bn g Shark, aged, list 41b (Owner) 1 Mr Brown's b g Shark, aged, lOst 101 b (Owner) 2 Mr J. Markay's b m Flying Dob, 5 yrs, 10st71b (White) 3 Mr Cassidy's b g Kensington,'aged, lOst 121 b 0 The race from the start lay between the two Sharks. Kensington having run round the second hurdle, was not persevered with, Flying Doe was not in anything like condition, and the pace soon became too good for her. Sheenan's Shark at tho distance post began to creep away from his namesake, and won by two lengths. Time, 3min 58isec.

Hororata Cup and Stakes. (District.) Handicap of 12 sovs. and Cup. H miles. Mr A. Derrett's b g Don Juan (by Brush). aged, Hat 71b (Owner) 1 Mr Wright's b m Castile, syrs, Bst (Wright) 2 Mr Cardale's ch g Jimmy, aged, lOst (Sheenen) 3 Wiriri (7st 51b) and Tawera (list 51b) also ran. Zoe and Brown's Shark were scratched.

Castile made the running; the Don second, Jemmy well up, with Tawera next. Having travelled about a mile in this order, the Son began to show more in the front, Castile giving up the lead to him. Tawera began to tail off, and was not persevered with. Coming into the ropes the Don drew steadily away, winning by three quarters of a length from Mr Wright's mare, Jimmy a good third. Time, 3rrin ljaec. Tbot Handicap (District) of 8 sovs. Weight not under lOst. Horses to be handicapped back from the scratch. Two milesMr Higgin's b m Polly, aged, 500yds ... 1 Mr Hartnell's b g Tommy, aged, scratch ... 2 Mr Richard's b m Fidget, ager), 100yds ... 3 Magic and Nellie also started. Folly won easily in Bmin Usee. Ladikb' Purse, of 12 sovs, with ladies' offering (district). Gentlemen riders. Distane 1$ miles. Winner of Onp 71b penalty. One stone over welter weights for age. Mr iSheenan's b g Shark, aged, 12st 41b (Mr J. Creswell) 1 Mr Perrett's b g Don Juan, aged, 12at 111 b (Mr 8. Napier) 2 Mr Sheenon'a ch g Tawera aged. 12at 41b (Mr W. Adams) 3 Sheenan's Shark led from start to finish, and won by a good length easily. Jimmy, Wairiri also ran. Timo, 3iun Saecs. Consolation Handicap, of 5 sovs. Distance one mile. Kensington 1 Castile 2 Banker 3 A hack race of half-a-mile, won by Mr Oresweli's o m Bessie, brought a most successful meeting to a termination. Previous to the races the men's sports were gone through, and gave general satisfaction. They resulted as follows: Mile Pace. W.Brown (Horor&ta) ... .. 1 H. Brown (Glentunnel) 2 410 Yards. W. Brown .., 1 W. Napier 2 Pratt 3 100 Yards. Mcßeth 1 J. Beeae 2 220 Yards, for men over forty. Nichols... ... ... ... ... 1 Ashbonrn ... ... 2 High Jump. Mcßeth 1 W. Napier 2 Long Jump. Mcßeth 1 A race ball at the schoolroom was a most successful affair, dancing being kept up till far into the small ho-irg. WAIMATE BACES. [PBBSS ASSOCIATION TEI.EGBAM.J TIM ABU, January 3. The Wairaato annual races yesterday were well attended. Handicap Hurdle Race, 30 sovs. Mr D. Mackay's Shillelagh, 9st 71b 1 Mr C. W. Bonrn'B Robin Hood, 9st 101 b ... 2 Waimate Handicap, 50 sovs.

Mr H. Schluter's Little John, Bat lib ... 1 Mr J. Dooley's Milo, 7st 71b 2 Publicans' Handicap, 40 sovs. Mr H. Schluter's Littlo John, Bst 41b ... 1 Several minor events were also run. Robin Hood won the Consolation.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. [PBESS ASSOCIATION TBLKGmXM.J AUCKLAND, January 2. The Racing Club meeting yesterday was largely attended. Great surprise and smie indignation were expressed when it was ascertained that Mr McDonald, the new owner of Foul Play, had scratched him for tho Auckland Handicap and Publicans' Purse The horse was backed up to a late hour on Friday night. The racing was very good, and the pots were upset in all directions, but the worst boil over was in the case of the Grand Duchess, first favorite for tho Racing Club Handicap, which finished in the tail instead of tho front, cutting up miserably. Derby Stakes, H Miles. Mr S. Smith's Whiffler 1 Mr R. Farmer's Rewi 2 Mr J. Jjennard'a Kcnilworth ... ... ... 3 Prince Charlie, Moonstone and Woolbroker also rat. Betting—Even on Kenilwortb, 2 to 1 agst Tim Whiffier, 4 to 1 agst Rewi and Moonstone, 10 to 1 the rest. Rewi, Kenilworth and Tim came together into the straight, but Whiffler, when called on at the finish came away, finishing by lengths, with lots of running. lime—2min. 56£!6C. Publicans' Purse, 60 eava. One milo. Billingsgate ... ... ... ... 1 Maid of Honor 2 Paramena ... ... ••• ... 3 Foul Play and Edward James weeo scratched. Betting 3to 2 on Billingsgate, Cto 4 agst Paramena, 2 to 1 agst Maid of Hor»sr. The favorito took the l6ad and iwld it to the finish, winning in a canter. MaiS raced Paramena for second place and took it en the post. Time—lmin. 50sec. Auckland Pacing Club's Handicap, 200 sovs. Ono mile and throo-quurterj. Mr J. Hunt's Yatapo ... ... 1 Mr Lunn's Lone Hand ... ... 2 Mr Mitoheleon's Vampire 3

Ariel and Grand Duchess also ran. Lara, Eewi and Kenilworth were scratched. Betting—6 to 4 on Grand Duchess, 2to 1 ag'ainst Lonehond, 5 to 1 Ariel. I Grand Duchess was the favorite, but she proved a sorry jado, finishing the last of the ruck. Yatapa paced well, and the great Australian grey, although carrying 151 b extra, ran spendidly, and left little for winner, who only won by half a length. Vampire was a gocd third. The Peeress filly never had a jay in the race from start to finish. Time —Smin 20£-seo. SELLING! Back ; 50 sovs. One mile and a distance. Billingsgate 1 Faramena 2 Ratcatcher 3 Lara, Edward James and Slander filly were scratched. BottiDg—3 to 1 on Billingsgate, who won as he liked. Thore was a good race for second place. The winner was put up for sale, and bought by the owner at the reserve of £3OO. Gband Stand Handicap—loo sovs ; li miles. Libeller 1 FonlPlav 2 Hilda S Maid of Honor, Vortex, and Maritana also ran. Paramena, Vampire, Grand Duchess, and Woolbroker were scratched. Betting—4 to 1 bar 1, 6t04 on Foul Play, 6 to 4 agst Libeller, 5 to 1 agst Maid of Honor, 6 to 10 to 1 agst the rest. This was another upset, but was a grand raoe. The three placed ones held well together to the straight, when Libeller came and won as he liked. This was the last event event on the programme, and the crowd of visitors soon dispersed. Agent is a very hot favorite for the Steeplechase. Oarrington, who rode King Quail at the late accident, has quite recovered, and rode Batcatcher in the Selling Bace. The following are tho weights for the Steward's Handicap:— st lb st lb Matana... ... 5 7 Billingsgate ... 5 12 Foul Play ... 912 Grand Duchesß 7 0 Hilda 5 13 Libeller ... 8 2 Florence ... 512 Venus Transit 710 Paramena ... 8 5 Batcatcher ... 710 Vampire ... 7 8 Yatapa 7 6 Maid of Honor 710 Kenilworth ... 6 1 Tim Whifller ... 6 6 Rewi 6 2 Edward James 5 7 Lara 8 4 Prince Charlie 5 7 King Quail ... 7 5 NAPIER RACES. [PBBSS ASSOCIATION TBLBGBAM.j NAPIER, January 2. The Racing Club's meeting at Petano yesterday was not very successful. The weather was showery, and the oourse very bad. Harkaway had a walk over for the Hurdles. Firefly won the Maidon, Primrose the Ladies' Purse, Mairs tho Racing Club Handicap and tho Petano Cup Handicap. In the former he competed only against Saunterer, who bolted, while in the latter Saunterer, who had the best of it. got bogged.