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Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVI, Issue 16750, 4 January 1915, Page 9

RUN DOM, ARE YOU ?

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CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. The summer mooting of tho Canterbury Park Trotting Club was concluded on Saturday in fine though windy woathcr. There Wlis again a large attcndanco. The fields were excellent, both in numbers and quality, and some high-olass racing was witnessed, the exceptions being the unhoppled trctters' events, which were very disappointing. The totalisator investments wero £20,833 10a, compelled with £17,893 on the corresponding day last year, making a total of £43,365 {or tho meeting, as against £37,88G 10a in 1911. Tho following are the details of the racing:—

LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP, of 50 .sovs; second horse 5 sov3 from tho stake, j' One mile and a half. 7—Mrs E. Bowes's b m La Franz, by Franz—Al F., syrs, lseo ! (Mr E. B. Hubbard) 1 3—Mrs A. Butterfiold'a ba; Royal Shot, 4yrs, lsec (Mr D. George) 2 I—Mrs F. Valo'a blk c Coal Kins, Syrs, scr (Mr F. Vale) 3 17 Franzie MJaid sor, 8 Maud Tracey scr, 15 Roaio Drift scr, 18 Red Lyon scr, 13 Halswell Dillon lsec, 10 Master Harold lsec, , 4 Smoda lsec, 6 Will o' tho Wisp lsec, 14 ' Tassy M. lsec, 9 Nerone lsec, 10 Lutlo Charm lsec, 10 Ima Dillon lsec, 15 Lady Wonder 2sec, 10 Fanny Dillon 2aec, 2 Pax 3seo and 5 Forest Chieftain 3sec also started. At the end of half a mile Pas was just clear of Will o' tho Wisp and La Franz, with Royal Shot and Coal King handy: A ' little further on La Franz took charge, with Royal Shot mid Coal King in close aitciidanoe. Coal King broke badly at the home turn and La Franz beat Royal Shot by half 1 a length. Coal King was fifty yards away ' third followed by Forest Chieftain, Pax, 1 Norone and Will o' tho Wisp. Timc-3rmn 4& 3-Ssec , PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (in saddle), of 115 sovs; second horse 22 sovs and third horßO 11 govs, from the stake. lor unhoppled trotters only. Two miles. I—Mr R. H r . M'Grath's b- g Kai Kanui, by Governor L., aged, 23sec (J. M'Lennan) 1 l(t—Mr W. R. Anderson's b g Hiroki, i aged, 18sec (R- Smith) 2 lIS!—Mr J. H. Power's blk.g Wild Tree, I aged, scr <H. Kearns) 3 18 Craibwood 2sec. 9 Mayflower 12sec, 4 Chub 16sco, 13 Rudston 16b°c, 15 Blytho Lad 16sec, 6 Sir Ivan 19sec, S Victor Chief 2leec, 6 Wild Night 21boc, 3 Maori Princfcss fllsocj 11 Carl 21sec, 7 Nora S. 22sec, 1 Othello 23sec (coupled with Kai Kanui). 1" Dartmoor 23sec, Id Alice Woodbnrn 23sec, 115 Proud Bine 23soc and 2 Imperial Victor 23scc and Pylados 23scc (coupled) also started. Kai Kanui, Pylades and Hiroki were out in front in tho early stages. At tho end of a mile Kai Kanui was ten lengths clear of Othello, with Hiroki and Carl next. A littlo further on Othello lost Ins place, but Kai Kanui easily held his own to the finish, winning by forty yards from Hiroki, who was a ?imilar distance in front of WW Tree, with Chub, Othello and Nora S. next Time-rßmin 10 4-saec. PARK HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs; second horse 60 sovs aud third horse 30 sovs from the stake. Two miles. 4-Mr W. F. Clinton's r m Muricata, by Mauritius—Ocean Wave, aged, "sec (N. L. Price) 1 B—Mr T. M. Thompson's b m Brown 8011, aged, lOacc (W. R. Thomas) 2 7—Mr II; Binks's eh g Master Raymond, aged. 103eo (A. Butterfield) 3 1 Adonis 6seo, 3 Mnndorcno 6&ec, 6 Frandocia 7«ec, 2 St Swithin Ssec, 5 Quincey Bsec, 10 Persuader lOsec, 9 Princess Louise ! lOsec also started. Brown Bell drew out "emartlv, and scou opened out a break from the flold. " At the end o£ a mile she was eight lengths clear of Muricata, who was followed by St, SwiJhin, Adonis, Master Raymond and Mnnderene. A little further on Mandercne lost his placo, and half a mile trim home Brown Bell was three lengths in front of Muricata, with Adonis six length* away, followed by Frandocia., St Swithin aud Maxtor Raymond. At the entrance to tun s'yaight Brown Bell put in a break and Muricata went on, winning by two lengths. Adonis was done with before the. ptnv'ghi; was reached, where Frnndocia passed him. In tho. run home Mrafer Raymond put in a fast sprint anil landed in third place, ten ' lengths behind Brown Bell. Frnndocia was i fourth and St Swithin fifth. Tinw—4min 3G 3-ssec. i HORNBY HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 j sovs; second horno 30 sovs and third hcrso 1 15 sovs from the stake. For unhoppled • trotters only. Two -miles. 4:—Mr B. Edwards's blk g Mokau, by Proud Child—Jennie, aged, Idsec (Ownar) 1 B—Mr G. Stringfellow a g g Mayfield,aged, 12aeb ' (J Brankiii) 2 (I—Mr T. G. Fox's b m Adventuress, aged. lOsec . (Owner) 8 7 Elcctroouto'sor, 1 Michael Galindo 4sec, 2 Norva! King sgeo, b' Kyfttio Usee, 8 Lord Koanchild 12sec, 10 Wai Rakan 12sec and 9 Te Kuiti 14»ec also started. Mokau drew out smartly but at the eud of half a mile MayfleJd ami Adventuress were in close at'endance. There was no change in the order of tho leaders for the next mile, Norva 1 King being fourth. Thvoo furlongs from homo Mokau went right away and won by fifty yards from Mavfield, who beat Adventuress by four leng'hs, with Electrocute fourth. Time—4min SSfcc SELWYN HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs; second hoTse 50 sovs and third hor3e 2i SDV9 from tho stake. One mile aud a half.' !!—Mr J. Brycn's ch m Our Aggie, by Savoyard—Miss Louie, Cyra, 7sec (Owner) 1 9—Mt M. Claxioe's b m Franzalena, aged, ' sseo " ' (Owner) 2 7—Mr D> Spencer's b g Litt'o Tib, ag?d, sscc,'i (<T. Messcrvey) 3 4 Red Mac Caec. 1 Bonista seoc, 6 Crwn Pnnce Csoc 3 Lord Dillon 'Ore, 6 Wl>-'t» Ho'i"c 6aec and B'Prince Pole "see also sir Tied.

f ■ r A r ': : e shewed 'ton wnv to P'ir'ce Pon'e fn' " xv'-fi" when 11-''I 1 -'' n P rlf b"!'e e"d T. •' •■"■: !o ran uu 'i ' ■ V.'Jcr »•• h D ' H !r -' ■■<■ »■ - end rf ; ; -'f , rnVr the "•'••' bncl r'.-fed uV.TH D "on »a» in f o v'''rifr do.vri ib- bn"k. v,' 1 - ■" he btc'.'O ;-■'■■•• Our .*7"i- to srr> rr ' ■ m Bin's* :-, J ir Turning fo» '-flhif. Fr.ir.rnl'-.i.,-! •••)•< nn fo th." 'endor, b"t Our An?)" liar l romrt!'-i"g,>" , ''" r ' r rve i>nd sho won by three ltng'hs, Li't'e T'b being two lengths fiirlhra back, with While Hu°e, "■b'> finished fast, clcso up. Time—3min 82sec. MIDDLBTON HANDICAP (in toddle), of MS govs; second horse 29 sovs and third horse 14 sovs from the stake. Two miles. 10—Mr B. Jardon'o ch g Wallace Junior, by Wallace L.—Coolgardio mare, aged, 9sec (Owner) 1 I—Mr A. Fleming's b h Bieezc, syrs, aci (Owner) 3 6—Mr W. J. Doyle's b h Disappear, syrs, '•on 'J. M'Lennan) 3

4 Miss Dexter Osec, 8 Succeed Osec, 9 Princo . Tororrto 9eoc, 8 Doris Wilkes Os-ec. 5 0.1. C. lOsec. 12 Lopp 12=ec, 2 Young Tohu ISscc, 7 Gee Whiz 14seo end 11 Law Chimes Msec also started. Law Chimes showed the way in the early stages, followed by Young Tohu and 0.1. C At the end of a mile Ln.w Chimes and Youn;> Tohu were logothor, just clear of Wallace Junior, Succeed and 0.1. C, with Disappear next. Six furlong* from homo Wallace Junior tcolt charge and going right away. he won by fifty yards from Breeze, who took second place at tho ontranco to the straight. Disappear was eight lengths away third, just in front, of Succeed. Time—tmin <lssec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (in harness), of 140 sova; second horso '2B3ovs and third horse 14 nova from the stake. One Ciile. 2—Mr B. Edward's g h False Alarm, by Young Irvington—Myrtlo GirJ, fiyrs, scr (J. Bryce) 1 I—Mr W. Black's br m Bonny Jenny, aged, Isec (A. Butterileld) 2 s—Mr N. Clegg's bra Child Beldon, aged. •2o»c (Owner) 8 14 Roso Dillon scr, 8 Qttinaldino scr. 7 Bequest Isec, 11 Baron Franz Isec, 13 Fapincl Isec, 4 Orey Owl 2sec, 10 Penelope 2sec, Wingatui 3scc and Troubadour 4bsc. (coupled.) 6 Bloomfiold 4sec, 9 Prince Warbcck 4sec and 12 Lord Ashton 4see slso started. i Child Beldon took charge leaving the straight, followed by Troubadour and Wingatui. Going down the back the field closed up, and at the half-mile post Child Bt'.elcn was just clear of Troubadour. Penelope. Bcouest and Grey Owl. A little further on Grey Owl ran through and at the entrance to the straight she was almost on terms vith Child Beldon. When fairly in line for homo Bonny Jenny and False Alarm joined in and a great finish ended in Falso Alarm beating Bonny Jenny by a iiead, with ChiV Beldon another head away, closoly followed by Grey Owl, Troubadour and Wingatui. Time —2min 20 l-sseo.

FINAL HANDICAP (in saddle), of ISO

eovs; second horse 36 sovs and third hcrae 18 sovs from the stake One mile. 6—Mr R. Allen's b g Clingschild, by Rothschild—Cling, aged, ssec (Owner) 1 I—Mr A. Fleming's b h Breeze, Byrs. 4sec (Owner) 2 12—Mr J. Archibald's br g Bell Metal, aged, lsco (A. G. Wilson) 3 8 Solo scr, 3 Calm 3scc, U Persuader 3see 4 Ripon Child 3sec, 13 Aberfoldy 3?ec, 9 Little Tib 3sec, 10 Franzalena 3sec, 11 Lord Elmo 4seo, 7 Bribery Iseo, 13 Kalgoorlie osec, 2 Al Franz Ssec and 5 Maintain Rose 6sec also started. Clingschild drew out from Al Franz at tho end of a furlong, vith Mountain Rose and Breeze next. At the lalf-milo post Al Franz was in trouble, and Led Meta put in an appearanc-3. Turning for home Bveeze was just behind Clingschiid, with Bell Metal handy. - In tho run down tho straight Clingschild held his cwn comfortably and won by two lengths from with Bell Metal four lengths away, folio we I by Mountain Roso and Ripon Child. Time—2mm 17sec.

GREYMOUTH TROTTING CLUB. [Per Press Association.] GREYMOUTH. Jaruary 2. Tho weather was fine and there was a largo attendance for the first day of the Groymouth Trotting Club's meeting. The totalisator investments were £9531, agßin=t £7537 on tho corresponding day Inst year. The following «ro the details of tho racing:— GUINNESS MEMORIAL HANDICAP in harness), of 70 sovs; one mile and a half—--7 Trinket, ICscc, 1; Colintraive. 30sec, 2; Trixle Adair, 22soc, 3. Red Ruth 12aec, Triumph 13sec. Manpratina 33sec, Sergeant Havolock 18sco, Miss Clorio ISsoo, Silver Star 27sec, Timepiece 27sec. Whispering Boy 27sec and Woodland Dell 28sco also started. Won easily by fivo lengths. Time—3min 51 4-ssec. SUMMER HANDICAP (in saddle), of 60 sovs; two miles—6 Telltale. 18sec, 1; 3 Malmot, 12sec, 2; 1 Inquisitive, ssec, 3. 8 Sidus scr, 4 Investment Isec, 1 Goldscokor Csec, 2 Fairy Whispers Usee, 7 Capewell ISscc ond 9 Franolly lpsec also started. Won by a length. Time—smin 8 2-ssec. MAWHERA HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 eovs; ono milo and a half—o Lady Bella, 7seo, 1; 2 Beach Boy, saec, 2; 8 Rotorua, Gsec, 3. 13 Roosevelt scr, 7 Galvanita 4soc, 9 Galician -isec 12 Dick B. Bsco, 10 Lucy) Wallace Gsec, 11 Miss Audrey (isec, 1 Sweet Agues 7sec, 5 Lady Poolo 7scc, 'I Louio Drift Bsec and 3 Peggy Ssec also started. Won by half a length. 43sec. LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP (in saddle) of 80 eovs; ono mile and a half—--3 Grey Ruin, 18sec, 1; 6 Miss Rye, 18.?ec, 2;'5 Westland Lass, 14scc, 3. 2 Dunollie Bsec 9 Rubin Ssec, 4 Glen Usee, 8 Bay Viow Msec, 7 Tommy Atkins 18sec end 1 Genial 18:cc also started. Won on tho post. Time—tmin 12sec. GREY VALLEY HANDICAP (in saddle), cf 100 sovs; two miles—l Ellttwocd, 13h>c, 1; 6 Laudorhill. 13soo, 2; 4 Koparn Dick. ICeec, 3. 5 Maud AUerton Br-cc. 2 Snnd Dr'ft ]2sec, 7 Matilda 13sec and 3 Btsa Usee also started. Won easily. Time—-smin 5 1-5 sec. ( CYCLONE HANDICAP (in harness), of 80 sovs; ono mile—l Diclon, scr, 1; 3 Dreamland, 9sec, 2; 7 Whispering Boy, 9sec 3. 1 Norali M'Kinney 3sec behind scr, 8 Sidiiß lsco, 5 Childless osec, 2 Moiree s?eo fid 6 Sorgeant Havelock osec also started. Won easily. Time—2min 3(:scc. AVIATION HANDICAP (in harness), of iOO sovs; one milo —4 Mada", Csec, 1; 1 Peony. Csec, 2; 5 Sweet Agues. Sac, 3. 7 Galician 3sc, 2 Miss AYallnce 3sco, 0 Young* Dillon 4ecc 8 Kenny K. ssec, 9 Chief Spec S.-ec and 3 Louie Drift Csec also started. Won by two iongths. Time—2min 20 3-5 TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (in saddle), of 60 sovs; ono mile—l Manoia, 6r.ee, 1; 4 Bisa, I Osec. 2; 3 Signoretta, 7soc. 3. 2 Lady Marion scr, 11 Ned Corbett Hoc, 10 Rouble 4acc 12 lanto ssce, 6 Rita- H. Ssec. 7 Fnr<>*t 80110 Ssec, 9 Stormless Ssec, 4 Red Ruth 9scc and 5 Triumph. 9sec also started. Won by a short neck. Timc--2min 26 l-sseo. The following are the acceptances for the second day's racing:— RUNANGA HANDICAP (in saddle), of CO sovs; ono milo and a half—Maud AUerton scr, Kopara Dick Csec, Theseus' 7scc, Telltale 7sce, Sidus Usee, Inquisitive l'2scc, I Ethel Ball 13scc, Maimot Usee, Dunollie Usee, Sergeant Havelock 14ssc, Chiltl'esa . 1-isec, Fairy Whispers 19sec, Grey Ruin 19seo, Miucr's Right 20scc, Capewell 21 sec, ; Glen 22sec. I HURRICANE HANDICAP (in harness), of ' 100 sovs; olio mile and a quarter—Rosebery ecr, Galvauita, Bsec, Miss Wallace. 4scc, Lady Bella 4sec, Lord Audley 4soc, Sweet Agnes 43ec, Miss Audley Ssec, Peony Gsec, Lou:o Drift Csec, Trinket Gseo. ! TRADESMiVN'S HANDICAP (in saddle), of 60 sov.r, ono milo—Mada scr, Rouble Csec, lanto 7bco, Rita H. 7sec, Stouu.ess 7scc, Kopara Dick Bsec, Triumph Usee, Miss Clarice. -133ec, Tho Searcher 13sec, Little Rose Miner's Right 18sec, Silver Star 19sec, Truce 20aec, Timepiece 21sec, Little John 23acc. GREYMOUTH TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs; two miles —Galician scr, Beach Boy 2aec, Galvaniia 3«cc, Lady Bella -Isec, Makomako osec, Lucy Wallace Ssec, Lady Poole 7sec, Peony Bseo, Sunjcd Ssec, Ella Wood Bscc, Sand IVft ! lOsoc, Romany Rye lOsec, Diction lOmc, Trinket lOaec. PAPAROA HANDICAP (in saddle), of 80 sovs; one milo and a half—Voter scr, Beach Boy 2soc, Amy Dillon 3sec, Erect Form 4soc, Chief Spec 59ec, Whispering Lad ssoo, Moud Alleiton Csec, lanto 7£eo, Louie Drift 7»e.-. COUNTY HANDICAP (in harness), of 89 • sovs; two miles—Galioinn scr, B;sa Usee, Kopara Dick llseo, Romany Rye llsoc. Diction 14seo, Sidn.i lOaec, Inquisitive 21aoc, Ethel Ball 22see, Nora M'Kinney 22sec, Prudish 23seo, Tho Searcher Msec. WHIRLWIND HANDICAP (in B «dd!o), of 80 sovh; ono mile—Roosevelt ' scr, Lady Marion 2aeo, Mada 3soc, Mi™ Wallace 3sec, Lcrd Andky 3aec, Misa Audloy 4sec, Erect Form 4sec. Dick B. 4scc, Rotorua 4scc, Ned Corbett 4seo, Whispering Lad Ssec, Ella Wood Saec. NGAHERE HANDICAP (in harness), of 90 sovs; ono nuie and a half-G-aliciim scr, Bisa. Bpoc, Diction lOsee, Theseus lOsec.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. WARSTEP BEATS REPUTATION. DESERT GOLD WINS ROYAL STAKES. [Per Press Association.] AUCKLAND, January 2. The Auckland Racing Club's meeting was concluded to-day, in fine woaiher. Tho tcta.isator regis.ered £00,075 10s for the day, as against ±'6.),011> tor the corresponding day last year, the total for the moeting being £241,611, compared with £226,110 lost year. An in uuy was Held into the bu.uping of ColeiM.io by Belasco. Evidence was heard, and lic-woo's jockey, F. E. Jones, was fined £2, »Jui9 Chap in, tho rider of Gold Neokiet, was cdUMatil. Ihe foiiowiiig aro iho dejaila ot the racing:— GOODWOOD HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. One miio. 2-Mr 1?. Stenning's Monojack, by Mono. form-Missi Jack, Bst (Deoley) l 4—Mr F, Marshall's Bedford, 7st l_Mr T. H. Lowry's Boldame, SsUlb" 2 (C. Price) 8 3 Tinopai art 21b (Robinson), 8 Patronale Bst (C. Brown), 6 Vocation Tat 121 b (L. Wilson), 6 Jolie Fill* 7st lllb (Emerson), 10 Tripoli 7st 31b (Morris), 7 Kaminoho 7«t 21b (Buchanan), 15 Mount Victoria 7sl> (L. Brown) 0 Self 7st (Prico), 12 Gloy fist 121 b (StockleV). 11 Gazette Tat 71b (Clarke), 13 Kaimanuka

Gsi 71b (Chaplin) and Id Ovation Cst 7lb llteid) also started. Mount Victoria and Beldame led Pntronale for a furlong, when Beldame took olvn.rge, and showed the way round the turn. Monojank, Bedford and Tinopai then appeared on tho scene. Inside tho distance Mono-

jack passed Beldame, and in a hard fought

finish tasted long onough, to win by a neck from Bedford, who was a similar distance ahead of Beldame, with Tinopai fourth. Time—lmin 39 l-ssee.

SYLVIA HANDICAP, of 350 sovb. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs.

I—Mr D. Moraghan's Loyal Arch, by Marble Arch —Lady Minnie, Oat slb (M'Millan) 1 2 —Mr Ernest Alison's Housewife, Sst 71b (Conquest) 2 9—Mr J. Jorrock's March, Cst 9lb (L. Brown) 3 4 Adjutant fist- 2lb (F. E. Jones), 3 Snub fist 121 b (C. Clarke), 8 Freya list 91b (Wero), G Lightning Cst 9lb (Robinson) and 5 Motintein Dream 6at 9lb (Reicl) aUio started. Housewife and Loyal Arch wero always in tho lead. Onco fairly in the straight Loyal Arch assumed command, and. in a well fought out finish, won by a neck, with March a length further back. Lightning was fourth and Adjutant fifth. Time—Jmin 15sec. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 1000 sova. Ono mile and a quarter. 2—Mr A. B. Williams's Chortle, by Multifid —Amusement, syrs, Bst 21b (Deeley) 1 12—Mr E. Onton's Phosphorous, Cst 81 b (Clarko) 2 6—Mr J. H. Walicrs's Goldeize. 7st 121 b (Robinson) 3 4 Sea Pink 9st 3lb (R. Berry), 1 Jack Delftval Bsf 131 b (Emerson), 3 Royal Irish Bst (L. AVilson), 7 La Reina 7st 121 b (Buchanan), 5 Allegation 7st lllb (Conquest), 9 Prince Soult 7at Gib (C. Brown), 8 St Elm Cst 81b (Roid), 13 Kawoen fist 71b (Morris), 11 Soldier 6st 7lb (L. Brown) and 10 Tangiwai Cst 71b (Chaplin) nlso started. Prince Soult and Tangiwai misbehaved themselves nt the post and dclaved the start, but tho field was eventually let go to a. fair start, Tangiwai, Chortle, Soldier and Princo -otllt being the leadin? division as they flashed past tho stand and- tip tho rise at tho mile post. At the seven furlongs post Chortle was well out in front, but a littlo further on Princo' Soult pot up fccoixl, and tho pair hoaded the field through the outfi"f and into the straight, where Princo Soult was quitting the task. Goldsizo. who met. with a bad passago round the back, appeared on tho scene in the straight, along with Phosphorus. These two threw out determined challenges at the distance, but Chortle won comfortably by over two lengths, with Goldsizo two lengths behind Phosphorus. Soldier was fourth and Jack Delaval fifth. Time—2min 7 3-ssec. TWENTIETH ROYAL- STAKES, of 1000 sovs. For two and throe-ycar-oids. Six furlongs.

1-Mr T. H. Lowry's Desert Gold, by All Black—Aurariua, 2yrs, 7st 2;b (C. Brown) 1 2—Mr G. D. Greenwood's Sutala, 7st 3lb (Emerson) 2 s—Mr G. L. Stead's Wishful, Cst Sib (Reid) 3 4 Hymettiua Sat 3lb (L. Wilson), 2 Banksia 7st lllb (R, Berry) (coupled with Sulala), 3 Arran 7at Sib (Buchanan), 7 Lady. Paula Gst 21b (Chaplin) and 6 Sweet Corn Cst 21b vClarke) also started.

Sweet Corn was smartest to bogin from Ilymotliiiß, Desert Gold and Sutekl. In the order named they raced practically to the straight, where Desert Gold ran to tho lead, followed by Sutnla. These two fought out a. great finish ovor the last 150 yards. Sutala at ono stage was in front, hut Desert Gold woro him down and won by a neck, with Wishful three-quarters of a length further back, Banksia fourth and Arran fifth. Timo —lmin ISscc. AUCKLAND HURDLE HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Two miles. I—Messrs Richmond and Struthors's Hereford, bv Fontenoy—Melinite, svrs. list 61b (Deerey) 1 2-Mr D. H. Roberta's Kilmeny, 12st 41b (Traill) 2 3—Mr ,T. O'Meara's Fashion Plato. 10st 131 b (M'Flynn) 3 4 Admiral Soult 12st 91b (Flynn), 6 To Onga LOst 101 b (Conway), 5 Cloudy Dawn lOst lib (Tutchon) and 7 Coronado 9st 2lb (J. M'Conncll) also started. Admiral Soult was left badly at tho star), front which Fashion Plate led momentarily, though Hereford, Coronadc and Kilmeny displaced her after a furlong. To Onga led past tho atand and round the back to tho six furlong post, where he lost his position and fell at tho fence near tho fivo furlong post. Front that on Hereford and Kilmeny were loading, and though Fashion Plato threatened to bo dangorous by n run at tho three furlong post, alio could not sustain the challenge.- Hereford ran homo a winner by a length and a quarter from Kilmeny, who wr.s four lengths ahead of Fashion Plate, Cloudy Dawn being fourth and Admiral Soult fifth. * Time—3inin 47 3-ssec.

COUNTY HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Six furlongs. 4_Jlr J. Armstrong's Iliad's Hero, by Achilles—Kitchenmaid, 4yrs, Sst. (L. Wilson) 1 9—Messrs Collis and Casey's Colonel Soult, 7st 121 b (C. Brown) 2. 3-Mr H. G. Taylor's Bee, Sst 3lb ; (F. E. Jones) 3 2 Postillion 9=it (C. Price), 1 Sauci Sst 81b (Doo'ey), 5 Crown Pearl Sst 4lb (M'Millan), 8 Kitty Bollaira Sst 31b (Emerson), 6 Toreador 7st 121 b (Conquest), 7 Glad Tidings 7st Oil) (Robinson) and 10 Mttnstcr Gat lllb (Reid) also started. - Iliad's Hero, Toreador and Sauct were tho first to get going, with Colonel Soult last to loavc. After two furlongs Kitty Bellairs was showing the way, whilo Iliadi's Hero Jiwent back about fourth. Onco well in tho 'straight Iliad's Hero was in the lead again, making a. big effort. At the distance Bee neemed a likely winner, but over th« Inst fiftv yards Colonel Soult pawed her, though he 'failed by half a head to rc3ch Iliad's Hero.. Bee was half si length behind Colonol Soult. with Postillion fourth. Time—lmin 13 3-sscc. AUCKLAND PLATE, of 650 sovs. Weight for ago. Ono mile and a'halt. 2—Mr C. G. Dalgety's Wnrstcp, by Mar- . tiwn—Stcpdoncer, 4yrs, Sst lllb (Emerson) 1 I—Mr W. E. Bidwill's Roputation, Sst (Li. Wilson) 2 3—Mr F. Hall's Merry Roe, Set lllb(Buchanan) 3 4 Marshal • M'Donald 9st (C. Price) also started. Thero was some delay at the post and when they wero let go Merry Roo and Warstop were first to move. Entering tho straight tho first timo Wovstep went out to force tho pace and passing the stand sho had three long! lis' advantage from Merry Ron and Reputation, with Marshal M'Doiiafd in the rear. Near tho seven furlong post Reputation mado a forward move and attempted to range up alongsido Wnrstep, but failed. At the four furlong post Merry Roo pus&ed Reputation but could mako no impression on Warstep, who was bounding along freely in the lead. Rounding tho turn for home Reputation had run up handy nnd was making a bold effort to cut down Warstep, whom °he failed to roach by three lengths. Morry Roe was four lengths behind Reputation. Time—-Sium 35 2-ssec.

GREY' HANDICAP, of 2SO sovs. Five furiongs.

B—-Mr J. Monk's Beiasooi, by A r asco— Belle Clair, 4yra, 9at lib (F. E l . Jones) 1 B—Mr E. M'Miken's Munster, Sst (Emerson) '2 2—Mr John Marshall's Gold Noeklet, 7st j2lb (Chaplin) 3 G Christmas Rose Bst 81b (Brady), 1 Bonny Rigg Bst «lb (Deeley), 4 Colemine 7st Ifllb (Conquest), 7 Fiounuaia 7st 41b (Clarke), 10 Gaycum 7st 3lb (Slockley), 5 Cenlro 7st lib (Reid) 11 Botmmlia 7st lib (L. Brown), 19 Goldcatcher 7»t lib (Robinson), 12 Maid of Orleais 7at lib (New), 13 .Rotimania 7sl lib (Morris) and 13 Nildah, 7at lib (Were) aiso After' Fionnttala had delayed the start by fractiottsnoos, tho field of fourteen were let go to a moderato start, Fionnuala being left badly. When they had settled down Gold Necklet was out by horself, loading Behtsco, and in this order they entered tho straight, at which stage Christmas Rose was nicely nlaced '-f no le fl d ers - were being ridden hard inside tho distance, but Belasco had a clear advanlago and though Munster came fn<-< over the last furlong Belasco won By a length and a half, with Gold Necklet threeCentre, Christmas Roso and Bonny Rigg. Time—lmin Isec.

HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. * rPFR PkivSs Association.! Ll HASTINGS, January 2. R r . - 'li"nt svm°"- n0 fav llr ° a T » e 'eccud d»v of'the Hnv/ke's Bay Jc-okey Club's ■nmmcr meeiting twd there was another inr«»" attendance- The totalizator reoHpts lnrge attenu g WCVC fii 586 in inerewo of £B6OI ever If e* 2 The following are tho dotaila of the KiTjUMPBRS' PLAT HANDICAP, of Vnri rovs One nnlo and a quar.cT. . i?r Wireniu Tutaki's Rock Ferry, SUead-Eon, W •■ W S. Davidson's Chatmos, 9st a m, W Neagle'B Bravest, 9st (Jib 6-Mr H, w S (R H a 8 « nu./mt list IH D i a Immensity Wat iia 1 Oat 81b, 9 Lamniorff 9st Henjau 9.4 «nd 8 Trojane o<t -alio « nrn for homo Rock Ferry took it. i i nTid in ft ff lol> * finish won by aneck half " ■"•*?■« third. Time-3ni»> 11 a- 5 "-

GBAXD STAND HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. I—Mr P. P. Neaglo's Evadno, by King's Guest—Heavenly Twin, Bst 61b (C. Stowe) 1 6—Mr J. Truman's HaumakEka, 7st 7lb (E. Walsh) 2 s—Mr J. L. Mackay's Watchtttl, 7st 7ib (H. Stowe) 3 0 Allan Doonc Sst 51b, 4 Caber Davon 7st 101 b and 3 Hymen 7st 7lb also started. Evadno led all the way down unci won by three-quarters of a leng'th, a length separating second and third. Time—lmin 15sec. SCURRY HACK HANDICAP, of 100

: sovs. Fivo furlongs. ! I—Mr C. J. Parker's Multiplication, by . Mullifid—Lady Augusta, Sst (R. Hunt) 1 4—Mr K. S. Williams's Multiplicity, Bst IMb (G. Carruthers) 2 2—Mr T. Niccoll's Multifull, Sat (W. Ryan) 3 5 Rigo Park Bnt 41b, 18 Potluck 7st 10lb, 11 Raparm 7st 9lb, 10 The Nilo 7st 71b, 12 Blacking 7st 41b, !) Mandoline "fit 41b, 16 The Ranch 7st 41b, 8 Instep 7st 4!b, 6 Royal Mary 7st 31b, 3 Anxious 7.4 31b, 15 King's Host 7st, 7 Lady Fulka 7st, 14 The Manse 7st also started. Front a poor start Multiplication got well away and was not cßttgltit, winning by aneck, with half u length between e-econd and third horso. Time—lmin 1 2-Ssoc. SUMMER HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One milo. j 2>—Mr J. E. Newton's Despatch CsrrieT, ! by Marshal Soult—Castorlaoe, Sst Sib (C. Stow©) 1 4—Mr J. Mitnn's Hiwitapu, Cst 12lb (H. Watson) 2 3—Mr C. J. Parker's Tatimi, Sst 121 b (W. Ryan) 3 1 Birkful Bst 21b, 6 Tho Summit Cst 121 b, 7 Intclligiblo Cst 101 b and 5 Steinheil 6st 101 b also started. Despatch Carrier , led to tho bend, where Birkful got on terms. Hiwitapu challenged the leaders at the. entrance to the etraignt, but Despatch Carrier, going on, won by a length, a. neck separating second arid third horses. Steinheil was fourth. Time—lmin 42seo. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. For two-year-olds. Fivo furlongs.

I—Mr F. Gray's Loroto, by Gazoley—La Sabine, Sst 3lb (W. Ryan) 1 2-Mr G. Hunter's Sicily, 7st 31b (C. Stowo) 2 3—Hon J. D. Ormond's Hytttssa. 7sf 7lb (W. M'Kay) 3

3 Hygia 7st 71b, 5 Queen's Fleet 7st 71b, 4 Bayswalcr 7st 3Lb and 6 Tornea 7st 21b also started. Entering tho straight Sicily and Loreto woro on terms. In a groat finish Loreto gained the verdict by a nose, Hytttssa being! three lengths away. Time—lmin 2sec. EPSOM HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Once round. 2—Mr J. W. Findlay's Lord Possible, by The Possible—Maid Marion, list 131 b (Mr J. Ellingham) 1 7—Mr J. O'Connor's Elevator, lOst 7lb (Mr A. Cameron) 2 I—Mr A. Freeman's Cervulus, lOst 9lb (Mr G. Beatson) 3

2 Smilas 12st 51b.' 8 Anguish list Clb, 6 Merry Jack list, 5 Glouria lOst lllb, 4 Royal Tiger 10at 71b and 9 Eiya lOst 7lb also started.

Turning into tho straight Lord Possible Assumed command, winning a good race by two lengths, a similar distance separating" Elevator and Cervulus. Time—lmin Sisec. MATAPIBO HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Fivo furlongs and a half. I—Mr J. Hcnnah's Golden Sky, by San Fran—Fairy Gold. 9st 31b (F. Cress) 1 30—Mt B. C. M'Cormack's Midnight Star, 7st 51b (Watson) 2 3—Hon J. D. Ormond's Hushecn, 9st 3lb (S.» Ware) 3

9 Sir Alba Bst 10lb. 9 Sea Lvtrd 9st 2lb, 6 Wha-kuhoki Sst, 5 The Summit 7st 121 b, 4 Grand Idea 7st lllb. 7 Mititje 7st 9.b, 11 Bodenham 7st. Gib, 8 Perhaps 7st lib, 14 Grace Palotta 7st 81b, 12 Ranfurly 7st end 13 King's Host 7st also started. From a bad start Golden Sky got well away, followed by Hushecn, Midnight Star and Sea Lord. Coming into the straight the rest of the. field closed up, and in' a dingdong finish Golden Sky won by a length mid a half, with half a length separating Midnight Star and Hushecn. Time—lmin 22 l-ssec.

JANUARY HANDICAP, of 1125 sovs. Sis furlongs and a half. l_j[ r Or. J. Hardy's Crccsus, by Royal Fusilier—Aurarius, Sst 9lb (W. Ryan) 1 4—Mr I'. Ncagle's Evadno, 7Bt 121 b (C. Stown) 2 C—Mr F. W. Fitepatrick's Mummer, Sst 10!b (W. Kirk) 3 2 Hoy 7st Blb also started. Croesus led all tho way, winning in a canter by two lengths. Time—lmin 21sec.

STRATFORD RACING CLUB. [Pkr PitEBB Association.] STRATFORD. -January 3. Tho Stratford Racing Club's meoting was concluded in splendid weather and with a very largo attendance. A sum of £16,275 was put .through, the machine, against £14,597 on tho second day last year making £10,305 for the meeting as against £30,525 last year. The following are the details of the racing:

TOKO WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 .«ovs; seven furlongs—Calais, 9st 12lb, 1; Fore, 9st 3lb, 2; Idol. 7st 7ib, 3. Bivouac 9st 21b and Captain Miro Sst 31b also started!. • Won by * lose. Time—lmin 29 4-ssec.

CARDIFF STAKES, of 60 eovs; four furlongs—Wild' Daisy 1, Veto 2, Fidessa 3. Trombone, Tirani, Top Twig, Fortify, Tioni, Vestulis, Obliccff, Joy Belis, Hinekaha and Miss Potao also .started. Won by three lengths. Time—s3sec. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—Watino Sst, 1; Miralma, fist 41b, 2; Martingale, Sst Sib, 3. Maulstick S9t 21b, Patronata Sst 2lb and Avena 7st 61b also started. Won by a neck. Timo—lmin 16 2-sf.ee. MAKURI HURDLE'S, of 125 sovs; one •milo and a half—Tirohanga, 'lOst 3ib, 1; Advancer, Out 9lb, 2; Rtyrax, list 7l>, 3. Kattia lOst ,31b also started. Won by a length. Time—2min 50 l-ss.ee. DOMINION HANDICAP, of 200 eovs; ono mile. and 110yds—Invader, 7st 13lb, 1; Silver Flood, 7at Sib, 2; Chaminado. fist 3lb, 3. Patronymic fist 12.1 b, John Willio 7st 131 b. Sweet Van 7st lllb, Borcola Cst 131 b, Cordon Cst alb and Flying Camp Cst 71b also started. Won by a length. Tiine—lmin 51 4-ssec.

STRATHMORE HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; live furlongs—The Dodger, 9st 21b, 1; Lady Amai, Sst 21b, 2; Patrcoii, 7s: 121 b, 3. Gknroy Oat 7-b, Zion 7st 13ib, Bay Paul "fit Sib and .Miss Fisher 7st 7lb also started. Won comfortably by a head. Time—lmin 2 4-osec.

LADIES' PURSE, of 7o sovs; seven furlongs—Rosalys, lOst Sib, 1; Idol, lOst 121 b, 2; Ngaoolo, lOst. 3. Millbanks lOst' lllb. Armature lOst 101 b, Warc« lOst 9lb. Rovnl Trophy lOst Tib, Bay Prince lOst 7ib, Red Coral lOst 61b. Duiatte lOst Gib, 'Avena 10:t Gib, Con Guard lOst olb and Miss Po+tie lOst 51 b also started. Won eaaly. Time—lmin 32-4-osco.

NGAER'E HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; six furiongs—Crawford, Sst 121 b, 1; Maniagale, 7st 81b, 2; Vladian, fist lllb, 3. Bay Paul . 7st also started. Won easily. Time—lmin 16 l-ssoc.

. .WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB. ■ [Per Prkss Association.] CARTERTON, January 2. The Wairarapa Racing Club's meeting was concluded in good weather, and with a large attendance. Tho totaliaator. receipts were - £14,181, • against £12,637 on the corresponding day last year, tho total for the meeting being £30,309, or £IOOS more than Inst year. The following aro the details of the racing:— RUSSELL HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; six furlongs—Master Achilles, Bst 7lb, 1; Peronilla, 9st lib, 2; Suratura, 7st 7lb, 3. Nogativo 7st 7lb also started. Won comfqrtably. Time—lniin M 4-seec. TAWHA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; soven furlongs—Tangihou, 6st 101 b, 1; Submersion, Bst 12lb, 2; To Opai, Gat <olb. 3. Borsil Bst 71b and Salado Gst tOlb also started. . Won. by a length. Time—lniin 27seo. TAUHERENIKAU HANDICAP, of 250 sovs; one inilo and a distance—Square Deal, Bst Sib, 1; Chillies, 7et 10lb, 2; Peroiirtiv!, 7st lllb, 3. Ladify fist 10lb also started. Won by a length. Time—lmin Sosec. WHAREPAPA WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; one mile—Prince Laddo, Bst Bib, 1; Arlington, lOst, 2; Otakura, 7st 10« b, 3. Soporific 9st 71b and Elevate 7st 101 b also started. Won by a length. Time—lni.n 24soe. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 120 nova; five furlongs—Happiness, 7st Sib, 1; Thoughtful, 7st, 2; Manu, 7st, 3. Hushabye Bst 21b, Ladylike Bst, Saxat.le 7st 13ib, Dancen 7st 3ib and Taringamutu 7st 21b also started. Time—lmin UJsec. RUAMAHANGA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; six fnrior; ■•— Morry Gain, Bat 131 b, 1; Amber and white, Bst lllb, 2; Orleans, 10st, 3. Lady Vladimir Bst lllb, Master Boris 6st 101 b and Moderation 6st 10lb also started. Won by a hoad. Time—lmin Msec. RAWIEI HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; five furlongs—Blue Lake, !)st 12lb, and Chakwana, Mt, dead heat 1; Peronilla, Bst lllb, 8. Imiher Bst 71b and Submersion 7st slb Also started. Time—lmin 1 3-sseo. ' PIRINOA HACK SCURRY, of 100 sovs; foilr furlongs—Miss Trumps 1. Altitude 2, Ally 8. Gold Bush, Meritorious, Ulysso3, Waitomo, Gold Bearing, Diplomat, Grey Riro Riro, Pink Heather, Rerchau, Itiiss Clements, Luck Star and Hapoda also I stwted. Won easily. Time—47 2-6 sec.

MARTON JOCKEY CLUB. TPjir Phess Association.] MARTON, January 2. The Marlon Jockey Club's summer meeting wis continued in lovely weather and with u. fair attendance. The totalisator investments w0re£17,442, the total for the meeting being £37,143, a decrease of £IO2O compared with last year. The following are the details of the racing:

HURDLE HANDICAP of 115 sovs; one m;lo and a half—2 'lho Diver, 9et 131 b (A. M'Donaid), 1;; 1 Aratiatk, ■ lOst nib, 2; 4 Kakawai, 9st, 3. R Rosebhiah 9st, 6 Grey Renown 9st and 6 Lanark 9st also started. Won easily by a length. Time—2min 47 ii-Ssce. FLYING HACK HANDICAP, of 100sovs; six furlongs—3 Gold Soult, 7st lull) (M. M'Donald), 1; 2 Te Hou-Hou, Bst Lb, 2; 4 Shepherd's Bush, 7st 51b, 3. 1 Ararat Bst 91b also started. Won comfortably by a length, with two lengths botwcei second and third horses. Time—lmin 14 3-ssec. WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs—l Jem, 9st 6lb (31. M'Donaid), 1; 4 Combustion, Bst 7lb, 2; 2 Ladogour, 9?t 6lb, 3. 5 Firing Line flat 2ib, 8 Ohau 9st 31b and S Cokely Bat also started. Won comfortably by a length, with a head between second and third horses. Time —ltniu 29 2-ssec.

SUMMER HANDICAP, of 400 sovs; ono mile and a distance —2>Pavlova, Bst 2ib (31. M'Donald), 1; 7 Victoris, 7nt 71b, 2; 1 Awahou, est slb. 3. 3 Kooya 9st. 4 Pas&dcn* Bst, 5 Gladiole Bst, 6 Wild Lupin 7st 7lb and 8 Zetes 7st lib aUo started.' Won easily by a longth, with half a length between second ana third horses. Time—lmin 58 2-6 soc.

LADIES' BRACELET, of SO sovs; one mile and 100 yards—6 Son, lOst 71b /(Mr J. B. Gaieford). 1; 1 Sir Fisher, list, 2; 2 Tonoy, list 71b, 8. 3 New York list 21b, 4 Blue Throad lOst 9lb, 7 Lady Renown lOst 7lb, 8 Miss Gun lOst 71b and 5 Klyshma lOst 7lb also started. Won by a length, .with two lengths between second and third horses.—Time— lmiu 53 2-ssec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—2 Coldstream, 7st Gib (H. Young),- 1; 4 Lady Alicia, 7st 21b, 2; 1 Denise Orme. 9st lib; 3. 3 Ineuru Bst Clb and 5 Epworth 6st 81b also started. Won by a head, with a length, between second and third horsee. Time—lmin losec.

FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs: fivo furlongs—4 Vladineau, 7st 6lb (C. Sinclair), 1; 3 Mis ß Kelly, 7s-t 13;b, 2; I Foemon, Bst 41b, 3. 2 Martlet Sat, 0 OtteT 7st slb and 5 Martyress 7st 41b also started, Won by three-quarters of a length, with Fooman close up. Time—lmiu 2scc.

TURAKINA WELTER HANDICAP. of 150 sovs; seven Black Lupin, Bst 81b (W. Adams), 1; Master Lupin, list slb, 3; 3 Sir Antrim, Bst 10lb, 3. Won comfortably by a longth, with half a length between second and third horses. Time—lmin 80sec

NORTH OTAGO JOCKEY CLUB. [From Oor Corresponded'.] OAMARU, January 2. Tho North Otago Jockey Club commenced its summer meeting in beautiful weather, and there was apparently a record attendance. Tho track was very fast, and a new record was accomplished in the North Otago Clip. During the day £14,052 went through the totalizator, an increase of £llOl 10s over the corrosponding day last year. D. R. Andorson was fined £2 and cautioned for misbehaviour when at tho post. on. Charmilla in the Flying Handicap. The following are the details of tho racing: SUMMER HURDLE BJUN DIOAP, of 110 sovs. One mile and three-quarters.

3—Mr C. R. Grant's b g Stone Ginger, by Lord Rosslyn—Kcuiuri, aged, 9st 21b (H. Coker) 1 2 Mr A. Roro's Beacon, 12st (W. J. Porter) 2

4—Mr D. Rutherford's Andrea, 9st (R. M'Seveney) 3 1 Hatana lOst 101 b (R. Grigg) also started.

Hatana and Beacon wcro slow to move and Stone Gingor and Andrea led them by twelve lengths to tho first hurdle, at which Hatana. foil. Going along the back Stone Ginger was a. dozen lengths in front of Beacon, the pair being split by Andrea, Turning for homo Boacon closed up, but Stone Ginger kept going and won by three lengths, with Andrea a similar distance off third. Time—3min 17bcc. MAIDEN PLATE, of 60 sovs. Four furlongs.

2—Mr E. Russell's br g Master Ranald, by Canrobert—Lady Ranald, 4yrs, Bst 101 b (H. Donovan) 1 6—Mr J. Fairbairn's Bonation, Bst 10ib (Anderson) 2 7—Mx C. Clarke's Helicon, Sst 101 b (L. King) 3 8 Pleasant Way Sst 10lb, 3 Skirl fist 10lb, 5 Red Shield Bst 101 b, 1 Martigues est lO.b, 4 Sartbun Sst 10lb and 9 Dalkeith Sst 101 b also started. Skirl and Dalkeith, wcro loft in a straggling start, from which Master Ranald at onco took charge and finally won by a length ajid a half from Donation, with Helicon a similar distance off, two lengths in front of Martigues and Red Shield. Time—--49 l-ssec. NORTH OTAGO CUP, of 400 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter. 4—Mr J. Giigg's b m First Glance, by Kosmos Bey—Ophelia 11., syrs, 9sfc . (Wormald) 1 2—Mr \V. Gardiner's John Barleycorn, Sat (F. Porter) 2 1 Messrs Roid and Studholmc's Reval, flat 131 b , (Lcrngaii) 3 6 Ngafiruanui 7st 7lb, 3 Flower of tie West 7st sib, 5 Banian 7sfc 31b and: 7 Troon 6st "lb also started. After a delay ihe field got well away except the fractious Ngaiiruunui. Reval nt once took up tho running, and was joined by Flower of the West at tho mile poH, with First Glanco and John Barleycorn next. Tlio leaders set a sound pace along tho back, two lengths clear of First Glance, who led John Barleycorn by thrco lengths. Turning for homo, First Glanco joined the leaders and, stalling off a challenge from John Barleycorn, beat him by three lengths. Reval was six lengths away and Banian next. Time—2min 6 l-sscc. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of m sovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. 3 Mr J. B. Roicl's b % Down, by Downtime— Cyre, 7st 2ib (R. Anderson) 1 i—Mr J. 11. Prosser's Consign, 7st 71b (car. Bst 21b) ( p. Porter) 3 4—Mr W. A. Nichoil's Varnish 7at 101 b '(F. Wood 3) 3 3 Bellslure 7sf. 7lb (coupled with Down), 6 Thaddcus 7st 7lb, 7 Beauty Form 7st 71b and G Oriar.de 7sf- 41b also started. • Down got out on the move, and stalling off Bonsign won by two lengths. Varnish was three lengths away and Bellshiro jirat. Time—lS 3-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. 6—Mr J. R. Hart's oh g Chudio, by Finland—Novoo Vreruya, 4yrs, Sat 4ib (Lorrigan) 1 2—Mr J. J. M'Bride's Obsono, Sst 101 b (F. Porter) 2 4—Mr C. Machell's Meltchikoff, 7st 51b (F. Woods) 3 1 Clynelish Bst 91b, 5 Fender 7st 9ib and 8 Charmilla 7st 91b also started. Charmilla was left at the post in an indifferent start, from which Obsono took charge and led Chudio and Meltchikoff into iho straight, the three being well clear of Fender and Clynelish. Chudio took charge inside tho distance and heat Obsono by a length, with Meltchikoff nearly a length away, followed by Fender Time—lmin 14 1-5 sec.

LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP, of 75 sovs. One mile. 2—Mr G. Carter's ch g Steperina, by Stopniak—Pelerine, 6yrs, list 51b (Mr M'Donald) 1 3—Mr J. M'Auliffe's Bridegroom, list (Mr Patterson) 2 s—Mr J. Bell's Inland, lOst 7lb (Mr J. Boll) 3 1 Canterbury list 13lb, 4 John Reiliy lOst 71b, C Dragon Ply lOst 71b and 7 Dolly Daylight lOst also started. Steperina was first to show out, and vion by two lengths from Bridegroom, who beat Inland by a lengih, with John Reiliy a length away fourth. Dolly Daylight struck the rails a. furlong from home, when racing well back from the leaders, and broke a leg. Time—lmin 47 2-ssec. ALDERSYDE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. I—Mr P. Nolligan's b m Petrosus, by Birkenhead—Petrovna, 4yrs, 9st 41b (H. Coker) 1 2-Mr H. A. Knight's Medlev, 7at 4lb (Woods) 2 3—Mr J. F. Buchanan's Martisrues, 7st 51b (car. Bst) (P. Porter) 3 4 Miss Finland Bst 3lb, 6 Christmas Lily 7st 131 b, 7 Triremo 7st 71b, -5 Parlovna 7st 71b, 8 Moneymaker 7st Gib and 9 Resemblance 7st also started, Petro?us, Martigues and Parlovna were the firt to show out from a good start, in which Resemblance was plow to move. Petrosus drew out in the straight, and stalling off a 1 challenge by Medley, won by a neck, Martigues beii'g three lengths away, followed by Trireme and Mis» Fiulaud. Time—lmin 2sec. BELFIELD WELTER HANDICAP, of 120 eovs. Seven furlongs. 4—Mr C. Macliell's blk g Moddite, bv Royal Artillery—Quietest,'4yrs, 9st 81d (inc. 51b pen.) (Wormaid) 1 I—Mr J. J. Buddy's Sartorxe, 9st 7lb (F. Porter) 2 6—Mr J. Buokloy's All Ready, Bst 61b (inc. 101 b pen.) (Lorrigan) 3 7 Gnome 9st alb, 3 Angelina Bst 131 b, 2 Glenowl Bst 111 b, 3 Loading Lady f»nj lib (inc. Gib pen.), 8 Stargazor 7st 101 b and 0 Boon 7st, 10lb also started. Doon broke away twice, (rlenowl was left, and Angelina led out from Moddito and Leading Lady, with the rest bunched. Sar-

torze was blocked half a mile from homo and lost ground. Moddite ran past Angelina in tho straight and beat Sartorze. who came again, by nearly two lengths. -All Ready was a head away, with Stargazer and Doon almost in lino. Time—lmin 28 3-ssec.

Tho following are the acceptances for tho second day's racing: KININVIE HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; one mile and a half—Ngafiruanui 12»t 131 b, Beacon 12st 81b, Kingsway list 9lb, Hatana list 2lb, Stono Ginger lOst lllb, Coy 9st 131 b, Pepin 9st, Andrea- 9st, Bridegroom. 9st. , TRIAL STAKES, of 50 sovs; fivo furlongs (weight Sst)—Martique. Land, Heoltap, Helicon, Stargazer, Skirl, Expensive, Bonspear, Pleasant Way, Donation, Tester, Red Robo, Red Shield and Sartbun. REDCASTLE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; one mile—John Barleycorn Bst 91b, Flower of the West 7st 7lb, Charmilla 7st 7lb, Briar Patch 7st 41b, Fender 7st 3lb, Troon Gst 131 b.

LADIES' PURSE, of 65 sovs; seven furlongs— Steperina 12st 61b, Canterbury list lllb, Bridegroom list Gib. Moneymaker list Gib, Inland lOst 6lb, Diffidence'lOst slb, John Reilly lOst 3lb, Land lOst, Outram lOst. WAITAKI HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; five furlongs—Obsono 9st 9lb, Clynelish 9st 4lb, Charmilla Sst 10lb, Fender Bst 81b, Alton Looh Sst 41b, Mslfchikoff Sst 4)b, Angelino 7st 101 b.

NURSERY HANDICAP, of 110 sovs; fot-r furlongs—Bonsign Sst 3lb, Down Bst 3lb, Varnish 7st 61b. Bellshiro 7st 51b, Thaddeus 6st 12lb, Beauty Form Gst 10lb, Oriande Gst 101 b.

WINDSOR HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—Miss Finland Bst 41b, Chr : stmos Lily 7st 131 b, Florihue 7st 131 b, Medley 7et 121 b, Master Ranald 7st 121 b, Trireme 7st 91b, Parlovna 7st 9lb, Firegod 7st 7lb, Martuk. 7st, Killaloo Gst 121 b, Moneymaker Gst 121 b. PARKSIDE WEILTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; six furlongs—Gnome 9st 6lb. Charlotte 9st Gib, John Bunyan flat 31b, Martel Sst 131 b, Carolus Sst 12lb, All Ready Sst 81b, Officious 7*--t 131 b, Federal 7st lllb, Doon 7st, Olga Carlovna 7st 71b, Resemblance 7st 71b.

SOUTHLAND RACING CLUB. - [Per Press Association.] INVERCARGILL, January 2. The Southland Racinsr Club's Summer meeting was opened to-day and was largely attended. The totalisatoi returns amounted to £14,450, compared l with £15,386 far tho ■ first day of last year's meeting. The folj lowing are the details of the racing: , NEW YEAR HANDICAP, of 110'sovs; six I furlongs—(2 Lady Trent. Sst 71b (Olsen), 1; 1 1 Formnal, Sst 101 b (M'Coll), 2; 3 WharfI 'linger, 6,4 "lb (Robinson). 3. 6 Driftwood 7st Olb, 4 Volspoil 7ft 9lb, 7 Aerogram 7ft ' 71b, 5 Bonnally 7st 7lb and 8 Miss Judge 1 7st 7lb also started. Won by two lengths, i with four lengths between second and third horses. Time—lmin 16 l-sscc. I MAKAREWA TROT HANDICAP, of 130. 1 sovs I two miles—4 Stanleys' Child, scr (R, i Logan), 1; 3 Carttta. 4see (Bryant), 2; 1 Cindctta. 12sec (Grant). 3. 9 Observer IGsec, 5 Ert.s Msec, 7 Lady Montifiore 9sec, 6 Annie K. Ssec, 2 George M. Junior osec. 8 Commander Bell oscc and 10 Doughboy 7scc also started. Won by four lengths, a neck pepa- ' rating second and third hoses. Time—- ' 'lmin SOsec. I INVER.CARGILL CUP, of 630 sovs; one I mile and a quarter—2 Honesty, 7st Sib ! (Campbell), 1; 3 Hcsiono, Sst 71b (Wilson), 12; 4 Golden King. 7si 13lb (Robinson), 3. 1 Specialform 9st, 7 G-npon Sst 2". b, 5 Ogier ! 7st 121 b, 8 Directoire 7st 6lb, 6 Rongahere 7st lib and 9 Punchinello 7st lib also started. Won by a length and a half, with tho third horse four lengths away. Time—2min 10 2-Sseo. WAIKIWI HANDICAP, of 110 sovs; seven furlongs—2 Neuroma. Bst 21b (M'Kay), 1; 4 Feodor, (S?t 51b (Wilson), 2; 1-Quirinus, I Sst 21b (Olsen), 3. 3 Buller Sst 12!b, 5 ■ Miss Kellerman 7st 12lb. 6 Waiju Sst 2lb, 7 Glonsponse 7st 71b and 8 Miss M'Kiniey 7st 7ib also started. Won by a length and a half, with the third horse a short head awav. Time—lmin 30 3-sseo. FLYING HANDICAP, of 200 sovs: six furlongs—3 Martian Maid, 7st Sib (Buddicombe), 1; 2 Peg, Sst (Campbell, 2; 4 Mar- I ve'.ite, 7st Sib (Olsen), 3. 1 Peter Sst 101 b, 5 Russo 7st 101 b, 7 Icilma 7st 81b and 0 Corlcs Cst 101 b also started l . Won by a nose, with a length and a half between second and third horses. Time—lmin 15 3-asec. ORETI TROT HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; one mile and a half—2 Cromstall, ISseo (W. Grant), 1; 3 Louvaiu Chimes, 22eec, 2; 6 Dot Robins, s-cr, 3. 5 DLan 12scc and Lady Mac 22seo, 13 Papeete 22sec, 10 R.um Hum 22sec, 1 Searchfield 22seo, 7 Minim 20300,11 Dolly Rodgcrs 19sec, I'2 Rummy 17sec. 14 Spring Grove 14seo and Cathedral Chimes Usee and 8 Takio 7sec also started. Won by ten lengths, with eight longths between second and third horses. Time—3min 52 2-6 sec. AVENAL WELTER HANDICAP, of 110 sovs; six furlongs—7 Brooksdale, Bst 31b M'Kay), 1; 6 Carafd Dileas, 9st lib (Pankhurst), 2; 1 Sir Brigid, Sst 81b (Olsen), 3. 10 Cannonade 9st 101 b, 8 Jirlda Bst 121 b, 9 Golden V/ebb Sst slb, 11 Fitzosborne Sst 3lb, 2 Seamaid Bst 21b, 4 Summenime Sst 2lb, 3 Varanian Sst lib and 5 Spanish Princess Sst also started. Won by a length, with a Bimilur distance between second and third horses. Time—lmin 17sec. WAIHOPAI HANDICAP, of 220 sovs; one mile—l United Service, Sst 7lb (Wilson), l; 2 ScoWh Melodv, 7st 7lb (Campbell), 2; 3 Pleasuro Bent, Gst 10lb (Buddioombe), 3. Won by a nose, with Pleasure Bent ihree longths away. Time—lmin 42 3-ufoc. Tho following aro the acooptances for tho second day's racing: SUMMER HANDICAP, of 110 sovs; seven furlongs—Marvelite 9st 4lb, Lady Trent Oat 2lb, Brooksdale Sst 81b. Cortes Bst 71b, Caraid Diloaa Bst 7lb. Pretty Jane Sst 41b, Summertime Bsl, Golden Webb 7st 12 b, Volspeil 7st 101 b, Bonella 7at 7lb, Crosian Maid 7st 71b, Fitzosborne 7st 7lb. Miss Judge 7st 71b, Spanish Princess 7st 71b. Varaniau 7st 7lb. ROSiLYN TROT HANDICAP, of 140 sovs; one mile and a half—Maori Chieftain 13sec. Eros llaso, Chatsvvood lOseo, Lind»tta 9sec Tika Ssec, Annie K. Bsec, Doughboy Ssec George M. Jimr. Ssec, Caretta 3sec. SOUTHLAND HANDICAP, of 400 sovs; one milo and a distance —Specialform 9st F'ora Macdonald Bst Mil), Hesione Sst 121 b. Golden King Bst 41b, Gftpon Bst 31b, Ogier 7st 13lb, Directoire 7st 101 b, Scotch Melody 7st 61b, GLADSTONE HANDICAP-, of 120 sov«; ono mile—Peerless 9st, Neurome Bst 12b, Feodor Sst 21b, Ambo 7st 121 b, Miss Kollorman 7st lllb. SHORTS HANDICAP, of 135 «ova; six furlongs—Peter 9at, Peg Bst lib, Salzburg 7st . 101 b, Man-elite 7ot 81b, Icilma 7st 7lb, Formnal 7st 3lb, Ambo 7st 21b. ELECTRIC TROT HANDICAP, of JIO sovs; one mile—lvan C. 17seo, Laey Jaao 17seo, Louvain Chimes l7soc, Papeete I7sec, Roll Up 17seo, Searchfield I'sec, Red Streak 15boc, Merce lisec, Motorist 12soc, Jimmy Campbell Usee, Totty Wood lOsec. Oaetout 6f.ee, Chatterbox Saec, Gamoohild Osec.

SOUTHLAND STAKES HANDICAP, ol 105 eovs; ono mile—Honesty 9st Blb, Golden; Rtipee 7st 121 b, Cortes 7at slb, Wbaifingar 7at»* FINAL HANDICAP, of 200 aort; oh milo—United Service Bst 131 b, Martian Maid Bst 41b, Peg Bit, Russo 7at 131 b, Feodor 7st 101 b, Caraid Dileas 7st, Rongabere 6st 91b, Pleasure Bent 6st 81b, Pretty Jane 6sl 71b, Punchinello 6st 71b. . CANTEBBUR - ? PARK RACING CI-ÜB. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright SYDNEY. J.nuary 2 At the Canterbury Park meeting to-day, the following wag tho result of the JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP, >i 100 sovs. One mile and three 'urlongs. Mr W. Ryan's, br g Merrimax, by Memwee—Maxima, 6yts . . • 1 Mr N. M'Kenna's b g Inverlorn, by Invermay—Lorna, aged . '- ■ • - • Mr P. Roger*'* b m Chiffbnette, ty Fortunatua—Gowrie. syr3 . . ' • ' Ten horses started. Won by half a length. Time—3uun-34n0