SPORTING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 6, 2 January 1913, Page 5

SPORTING.

STRATFORD RACING CLUB.

ANNUAL RACE MEETING

FIRST DAY.

O F F I C E R S. —President, A. W. Budge; Vice-president, W. H. HYoung; Stewards, A. W. Budge, W. J. Morison, W. H. H. Young. S. Pitt, A. Stewart, E. B. Stohr, J B. Richards, G. Syme, F. Webb, E. Jackson Hugh Good, D. S. Glasgow, W. P. Kirkwood, D. J. Malone, J. F. Watson 1 - 1Uniacke, S. M. Porritt; Handicapper J. E. Heurvs; Clerk of Scales. C. D. Sole; Clerk of Course, A. David; Timekeeper, E. B. Stohr: Hon. Surgeon, Dr. T. L. Paget; Hon. Vet. Surgeon, Mr E. Mason ; Hon. Treasurer, S. Pitt; Secretary. Alfred Coleman; Judge, Mr J, R L. Stanford; Starter, Mr H. Thomp son.

Fickle Fortune frowned on the Stratford Racing Club yesterday, and when everything augured well lor a record meeting, the weather stepped in and heavy more or less, continuous rain robbed the meeting of much of its success. A conservative estimate of the totalisator takings, had the day been fine, would have .been £12,000, as it was £10,90/ was put through the machine, as against £lO,114 for the corresponding day last vear. There was a splendid attendance of the public, nd the manage ment was of a nature deserving commendation. , Many improvements to the grounds were noticeable, particular mention being desirable of the new path, w bid obviates the necessity of the public walking on the track; while vanom other minor additions show that the Club intends to move forward in the matter of the public convenience. Public opinion—that most reliable judgment in matters general, but particularly in regard to the quality oi the handicapping—was again not lai out, as evidenced by the tact that five favourites were returned winners. The Stratford Cup fell to that popular local owner, Mr S. Pitt, with Master Tupuhi, who ran a great race and paid one of' the most substantia! dividends of the day to his hacker:: Air J. R. L. Stanford, the Club f. popular judge, was successful witi Bercola, and in fact loca; owners had something oi <- “day out.’ No accidents marred the day’s racing, though Hayden 1 ark t fall in the Farmers’ Plate might easily have resulted seriously. None o. the three riders who fell during the afternoon were injured. The officials are to be complimented on the arrangements made, and the excellent- work accomplished. Ihe President, Mr A. W. Budge, was able assisted by his colleagues. Mr J■ K L. Stanford, as judge, sent the numbers up smartly, though the absence of close finishes made his task comparatively light. Mr. Harry Thomp son, thef starter, gave every satisfaction, getting his fields away in tine style—a circumstance, it should be mentioned, somewhat d i sconce i tin f to his carping critics. Mr A. Coleman made his dehut as secretary, am much of the success of the initial arrangements must be set down to bis individual able efforts. . During the day, the Stratford Mlmlcipal Band, under Bandmastei Marshall, discoursed excellent music, which only' ceased to vibrate when the ram showed a determination to beat an incessant tattoo.

< THE RACING. In the opening event,, the Tariki Welter, the field of ten got away well together, Patronymic and Conney being the first to show up. 'At the Caretaker’s Cottage, Princess Flo ana Conney were in the van, leading from Patronness and St. Kildare. Moirette fell at the five furlong post, owing to a stumble and displaced her rider, who fortunately escaped with a feu minor injuries. The order ot the competitors was practically the same at the Gate, hut turning for home, Patronymic came round on the outside and led into the straight, the field closing up. At the distance, latvonvmic had Conney settled, and Mi McCarty’s gelding won easily by three lengths," a neck separating second and third horses. ,

For the Borough Stakes there were thirteen starters, but the field got away indifferently, Astor being in front when a furlong had been travelled At the turn the same order prevailed, though Tree Lucerne and Floss had improved their positions. Iree Lucerne, however, moved up to the lead at the distance, and, stalling off a challenge from Floss, won by hall a length. It was the opinion of a good number of both interested and disinterested spectators that Floss made rather a late run; otherwise the result mav have been different. Astor finished two lengths behind Floss. For the Stratford Cup, Mr Thompson got the field of six well away, Rector Girl showing up round the turn, and leading Master Tupuhi and Patriotic, with Muleteer, and the favourite (North East) running next. Rector Girl lead past the stand by six lengths, the order being unchanged, save that Sam Pan was tailing off. |A few yards past the Caretaker’s Cottage, Master Tupuhi had run up to Rector Girl, and at the Gate, Mr Pitt’s gelding was still in the van, with Rector Girl and Patriotic a few yards behind. Sara Pan then closed up, hut Master Tupuhi was never troubled, and Muleteer, after overhauling Rector Girl, was still two lengths behind at the finish, Patriotic half a length away, Sam Pan fourth, and Rector Girl and North East whipping in the field. Aruake and Tetikura were much fancied for the Midhirst Hack Handicap, which after the scratchings produced five starters. Delia had only herself to blame in getting left at the start, and was never in the race. Royal Dragoon lead out, of the straight, hut at the Caretaker’s Cottage Opeke was running first, with Royal D ragoon, Tetikura, and Aruake j close by. At the Gate there was noj change, except that Royal Dragoon was on terms with Opeke, and quickly headed her, being three lengths] clear of Oruake and .Tetikura at the turn. At the distance there was no change, and Mr Ruscoe’s horse romped home with three lengths to spare, Aruake being one and a half lengths ahead of Tetikura. Four horses started in the Ohura Hurdles, hut the race proved an exceedingly interesting one. Aviatrix, a hot favourite, lead at the start, hut was last past the box, and it was remarked that the mare struck the majority of the hurdles. Timothy, who promised well at the start, was followed closely by Bercola, who put in a great jump at the six furlong post. Half-a-mile from home Bercola was in the lead, and was never troubled. One length and four lengths respectively, separated Bercola and Timothy, and Proxy. All things cousid-

cred, the time, 2min oliscc, was excellent. , , , The Farmers’ Plate was regarded as a more or less foregone conclusion, but the slippery nature of the going, owing to the ram, which at this stage was falling heavy and steadily, had not been reckoned with. Kuropotaugi was the most fancied horse oi the day, but Hayden Park nearly upset the calculations ot punters by tailing at the first turn, and capsizing Nebulous. One of the field jumped over the prostrate horse and jockey, « n d a serious accident momentarily appeared imminent. The favouritewon fairly easily from Malaphm, ihorse who was little fancied but who rewarded her supporters hand S ° At'the start Red Lupin appeared to have all the best of the Flying Handicap, but from the top ot the straight, Katua put in a challenge and ridden hard, won a fine race j several lengths. .There weie only four starters, but it was a good betting event as was show n by th ounte paying a satisfactory pnee Numerous scratching* narrowed the field of twenty down to six in the Railway Hack Handicap. Craw foul was much favoured- by the punters, and their confidence in him was re - placed, the chestnut having thingsa his own way. Galtee and Goidoi Bell respectively, ran into second and third places. This race was run in a heavy downpour of ram, and the only satisfaction of remaining on the ground after the race was afforded b the collection of a dividend that wa. not the smallest recorded during the day ‘ THE RESULTS.

The following were the results of the first day’s racing I TAKIKI VVELTER HACK HANDICAP of 80sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 govs from the stake. Minimum weight Bst 71b. Nomination 10s Acceptance 30s. Seven furlongs. 1 J. .McCarty’s b g Patronymic syrs, Patronus —Irma, 8./ (DMcArten) 3J. F. Butler’s b m Conney,. 4yrs ( 9.0 (L. Nodder) * 8 Mrs Bekker’s b g Howler, aged . 8.10 (A. Simpkins) 3

'Also started: 4 Allure (H. Copesitnke') 9 11, 2 Princess hlo (R- Bar low) 8.10, 9 St. Kildare (W. Ayre) 89, 5 Moirette (J. Howden) B.J, St. Luap (J. Graham) 8.7, 6 Patronlies s(J . Sceats) 8./. Scratched: Timothy, Galtee, Kuro potangi, Royal Patron, Nebulous Kathleen Mavourneen, Red Loral. Ten started. Princess hlo am Conney led past the gate, but- at th. top turn Patronymic came round oi the outside, and led a well bunchy field into the straight winning easily i>v three lengths, with a neck separat ing Conney and Howler. Time, Imm 3D 2-ssec.

•2 BOROUGH STAKES, of 60 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from tin stake. Open to all horses that hav. never won a race of 15 sovs at tlu time of start. \Veight'for two-yeai olds 7st 71b, -.three-year-olds Bst four-v ear-olds arid Upwards o& ' 71b. Entrance 30s. Four furlong and a quarter 1 H. W. Johnston’s cli ’ll,'Tree Lucerne, Lupin—Dolly, 4yrs, 8./

(Nodder) J 4T. Hopeful’s b m, Floss, byrs, , 8.7 (01 liver) ' 2 G. 1). McKenzie’s hr g, A&tor,. _ 2yrs, 8.0 (Fryer) Also started: 6 ■Raliamu (Simpkins ( r-i 4 fix. herb (Pearce) 8.7, 11 Kurnaiphi (Grr ham) 8.7, 9 Retrieve (Gilbert) 8.7, . Kathleen Mavourneen (Barlow) «./, > Patronale (Goddard) 8.1, 7 Glacie (Goldfinch) 941,15 Invader (McArten--8.0, 13 Captain Miro (Ayre) 8.0, K Flint (Fryer)f -8.0. Scratchedßoyal Patron, L € ota Lady Gordon, ,Sweet Breeze, bimpi Bob, Joey, Patjroon. * From an indifferent start, Asto; led but at the distance Tree Lucerne who with Floss was lying handy, too. charge and won by half a length, t ics, beating Astor ,;for second plac. by two lengths. Time, o 4 2-ssec.

3 STRATFORD CtP HANDICAP, of 200 sovs (open); second horse t( receive 20 sovs, and third hoi s< / 10 sovs from the stake. No mi no tion 20s. Acceptance 50s. One mm and a quarter. 5 S. Pitt’s b g Master Tupuhi, Tupulii—Dolly, 6yrs, 6.12 (Goldfinch) J 3T. Hopeful’s b g Muleteer, aged, ( 8.0 (Olliver) . . _ 4 J. Foreman’s b g Patriotic, oyrs, 8.11 (Nodder) c Alee started: 1 North East (Barlow 9.0, 2 Sam Pan (McCarten) 7.7, ( Rector Girl (Goddard). Scratched: Con the Shaughraun. St. Serf, Red Lupin, Cornelian, Shin ing Star. _ ~ Master Tupuhi ran second to Rec tor Girl until three furlongs fron home, when he took charge of tin field and won comfortably by tw lengths, with half a length be twee; Muleteer and Patriotic, Sam 1a: coming a good fourth. Time, 2mn 11 l-ssec.

4. MIDHIRST HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs; second horse to receiv< 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stake. Nomination 10s Acceptance 30s. One mile. 3 C. Ruscoe’s eh g Royal Dragoon, Campfire'—La Milo, 4yrs, 7.11 (McCarten) 1 1 J. O’Halloran’s ch g Aruake, 6yrs 8.0 (Nodder) 2 T. F. Goddard’s br g Tetikura, 6yrs, 8.5 (Goddard) Also started: 5 Delia (T. Fryer) 6.13, 4 Opeke (Goldfinch) 6.10. Scratched: Phroso, St. Serf, Mastej Tupuhi, Wai Haeremai, and Em press. Royal Dragoon headed Opeke or. passing the gate, and Aruake ran into second position. At the turn Royal Dragoon was three lengths dear and maintained this lead all the way home, with Aruake fighting Tetikura for second place, and gaining the verdict by one and a half lengths, with Opeke and Delia tailing off. Time, Jmin 44 l-ssec. *

5. OHURA HURDLE HACK HANDICAP. of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 15 sovs, and third horse C sovs from the stake. Winner of any hurdle race after declaration of weights to carry 101 b penalty, two or more races 171 b penalty. Nomination 10s. Acceptance 30s, One mile and a half, over six flights of 3ft Gin batten hurdles. 2 J. R. L. Stanford’s ch g Bercola Officer —Noon, aged, 9.5 (Copestake) 1 3 0. Cox’s b g Timothy, aged, 10.5 (Packer) - 1 L. Wemmick’s b g Proxy, 4yr®, 9.0 (Abl)ott) 1 Also started; 1 Aviatrix (Howden' 11.2. . . . Scratched: Smilax, Ngatiranm, Ascal on, Rawinia, and Karimoi. Rercola headed Timothy half | mile from home, and won by a length four lengths separating Timothy anc Prcxv. Time, 2nu*j oljsee.*

6. FARMERS’ PLATE, of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Open to all horses that have never won a race of 15 sovs at the time of start. Weight; three-year-olds lOst 71b, four-year olds and upwards list. Horses that have not previously started allowed 71b, and horses that have won a race to carry 71b penalty. Gentlemen riders. Entrance 30s. One mile. A trophy of the value of £5 will be presented to the rider of the winner. 1 P. Seally’s eh g Kuropotangi, Papakura—Anser Anser, 4yrs, 11.0 (W. Awdry) 1 6 B. H. Chaney’s b g Malaphm, aged, 11.7 (H. Matthew's) 2 4F. W. Webb’s ch g Tirohanga, j syre, 11.0 (Webb) -3 Also started: 7 Millbanks (Wade) 11.0, 3 Hayden Park (A. Mitchell), 2 Nebulous (Gloat) 11.0, 5 Wee Pam (Aubrey) 10.7, 8 Queen’s Child (Baer) 10.7. ‘ . „

Scratched: Wai Haeremai, Patronymic, John Willie, Kurnalpi, Styrax. j At the first turn Mitcliell’.s horse) fell, and Nebulous ran right over) him, both Mitchell and Clout having lucky escapes. Kuropotangi led into the straight and won by threelengths, with Malaphin and Tirohanga separated by a similar distance, lime, Imin 50 2-ssec. 7. FLYING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs (open); second horse to receive 15 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Nomination 20s. Acceptance 40s. Six furlongs. 1 J. Barlow’s b h Katua, Obligado —Tim Whiffler, Gyre, 6.7 (Goldfinch) 3 S. Pitt’s b g Red Lupin, 6yrs, 7.13 (Sceats) . * 2 P. W. Scally’s ch g, Ascalon, aged, 8.9 (lAyre) 0 Also started: 4 Con the Shaughraun (Nodder) 8.7. Scratched: Patriotic, Boronia, and St. Gate. Ascalon and Red Lupin were the first to show, up, and then the order became Red Lupin, Katua, and Con the Shaughraun. Turning into the straight, Katua, ridden hard, forgeo ahead, and won comfortably by three lengths, with Red Lupin lengths away from Ascalon. Time, Imin 15sec. 8. RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs; second horse to receive 10s sovs, and third horse 6 sovs from the stake. Nomination 10s.Acceptance 80s. Six furlongs. 1 T. Henziger’s ch g Crawford, St. Paul—Lilly, 4yrs, 8.1 (B. (Nodder) 1 5 M. Franklin’s blk g, Galtee, syrs 7.13 (Ayre) * 3 G. Thornton’s blk g Gordon Bell, 6yrs, 6.10 (N. Goddard) 3 Also started: 7 Park Tide (H. Copestake) 8.5, 6 Lady -Fran (Gilbert) 7.13, 4 Glenfern (Sceats) 7.9, 2 Minora (H. Goldfinch) 7.4. Scratched: Simple Sam, Royal Dragoon, Boronia, Denise Orme, Handsome Maid, Grattan, Conney, Princess Flo, King Simon, Delia, Sylvan Glade, Supply, Watine. Crawford led all the way and finished a length to the good, with Galtee and Gordon Bell well separated. Time, Imin 17sec. I MARION MEETING. (Per Press Association.) Marton, January 1. The Marton summer meeting opened in glorious weather, light rain fell in the afternoon. The course was in good order, and there was a record attendance. £19,957 was put through the totalisator, compared with £15,067 at the previous summer meeting. Results : First Hack Hurdles, of 115 sovs; one mile and a half.—l Rendrock, 9.2, 1; 3 Strategist, 9.11, 2;_2 Sunrose, 9,1, 3. Time, 2min 48 3-ssec. Railway Handicap, of 200 sovs; six furlongs.—7 Lady Volga, 7.5, 1; 1 Styx, 7.5, 2; 2 Lord Possible, 8.3, 3. Won easily by a length. Time, imin 14 3-ssec. Trial Hack Plate, of 100 sovs; sever, furlongs.—l Postillion, 8.4, 1; 2 Dekkho, 8.1, 2; 3 Sir Daniel, 8.4, 3. Won easily, a nose separating tin second and third horses. 'Time, Imin 30sec. .. Marton Cup, of 400 sovs; one mile and a quarter.—l Seatondale, 7.0, 1; 3 Byron 8.7, 2; 6 Master Laddo, 7.7, 3. " 4 Sea Queen 8.10, 2 Dearest 8.7, 7 Waipaku 7.0, and 5 Goodwin Park 6.12 also started. Byron led to the turn for the straight, where he was passed by Seatondale, who won by two lengths. Master Laddo was running last in the first round, but came with a great run from the distance and finished third a head behind Byron. Time, 2rnin 9sec. Electric Hack Handicap, of 10C sovs; six furlongs.—l Heather, 7.4. 1 ; 3 Nukuatu, 8.0, 2; 4 Eminent, 3 Won by two lengths. Time, Imm 15sec. Stewards’ Welter Handicap, of 15C sovs; one mile.—2 Manakau, 8.6, 1; 4 Roval Simon, 8.1, 2; 3 Mescal, 8.9, 3. Won by a short length. Time, Imin 43sec.

Hack Welter Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile.—3 Tiwari, 1; 2 Chief Marshall, 2; 4 Whimper, 3. Tiwari led all the way, and won by a head. Time, Imin 44sec.

Dash Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs: five furlongs.—4 Gerbera, 7.0, 1; i Yankee Doodle, 7.0, 2; 1 Sylvia May, 7.9, 3. Won by a length. Time, Imin 3isec. WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB. Carterton, January 1. The summer meeting of the Wairarapa Racing Club was commenced or the Tauherinekau course to-day. The weather conditions were threatening in the early morning, but what rain fell had a very good effect. The course was in good condition, and the attendance was very large. The amount handled at tin 1 totalisator was £13,233, as against £8315 for the first dav last year. Results:—

Maiden Hack Race, of 100 soys; five furlongs.—. Elevated 1, Operation 2, Conziska 3. Time, Imin 3sec. Tuhitarata Handicap, of 125 sovs; six furlongs.— Peroneal 1, lull Rate 2, Mt. Victoria 3. Time, Imin 14 3-ssec.

Rimutaka Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile and a distance.-—Dis-tinction 1, Papamarama 2, Black Reef 3. Time, Imin 57sec. Wairarapa Cup Handicap, of 100 sOvs; one mile and a quarter.—Ohligamt 1, Ceylon 2, Merrivonia 3. Ti ne, 2m in 9sec.

Nursery Handicap, of 130 eovs; four furlongs.—Secret Link 1, Otter 2, Martlet 3. Time, 48 l~ssee. Pukio Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.—Ladino 1, Sir Saracen 2, No Idea 3. Time, Imin 10 3-oseo. Reynold’s Handicap, of 150 sov®; seven furlongs.—lmagination 1, British Maid 2, Lady Kilcheran 3. Time, Imin 29sec.

Mokai Handicap, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs.-—Distinction 1, Over_ Rate 2, In dr a 3. Time, Imin 30 4-osec.

AUSTRALIAN RACING

Sydney, January 1. The weather generally was fine for the holiday. At Sydney Tattersall’s

meeting, the Cup resulted;— Argob’que 1, Loeliano 2, Crown Grant 3. Thirteen started. Won by half a length, with three-quarters of a length between second and tliird. Time, 2min 35sec. t _ Melbourne, January 1. The Standish Handicap resulted:— Berry Consols 1, Ireland 2, Positus 3. Seventeen started. There was a great Jinish. Won by a head, with a neck between second and third, lime, Imin lotsec. i'ne Bagot Handicap resulted:—Ahdicator t Puaka + Iliad 3. Eight starters. Puaka in a fast finish caught Andicator on the post. Iliad "as beaten by two lengths. Time, 2mm 38sec. T n Adelaide. January 1. At the South Australian meeting the Welter Plandicap resulted Pistol 1, King Eager 2, Sharpshooter 3. Nineteen started. Won by one and a half lengths. Time, Imin 42fsec. Brisbane, January 1. At the Queensland Turf Club’s meeting the Midsummer Handicap resulted.—Waninnie 1, Koatamu 2, Bachelor of Arts 3. Twelve started. Won by two lengths, Time, 2mm lOfsec. AUCKLA v ') RACING C l I lb Auckland, January 1. The summer meeting was continued to-day in dull weather. Light rain fell practically from mid-day, but the going was not affected. The attendance was about 25,000. The totaiisator handled £47,139 10s as against £51,691 10s last year. Results:— Ferguson Handicap, of 125 sovs; six furlongs.—2 Peg, 8.6, 1; 4 Worcester, 7.9, ’2 ;1 Antiphone, 7.5, 3. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 16sec. New Year’s Hurdle Handicap, of 275 sovs; two miles.—l Koran, 11.7, 1; 4 Lloyds, 10.2, 2; 3 Miss Explosion, 9.11, 3. Won by two lengths. Nelms fell and broke his leg. Waterworks also fell and his rider (Kelly) sustained a broken collarbone. Time, 3min ssec.

.Great Northern Derby, of 1000 sovs, one mile and a half.—l Messrs. Stead Bros’ blk g Bon Reve, by Boniform— Dreamer, 8.7 (W. Young), 1; Messrs. Stead Bros’ Bon Ton, 8.10, Sir Geo Clifford’s b f Brown Owl, 8.7, 3. 3 Monorail 8.10 also started. Won easily by two lengths, with Brown Owl two letgths away. Time, 2min 38sec. Newmarket Handicap, of 500 sovs; six furlongs.—s Potoa, 7.0, 1; 1 Crown Pear, ,7.13, 2; 7 Jack Delaval, 7.13, 3. Won by a length. Time, Imm llsec.

Newmarket Handicap, of 500 sovs; six furlongs.—s Potoa, 7.0, 1; 1 Crown Pearl, 7.13, 2; i Jack Delaval, 7.13, 3. Won by a length. Time, Imin llsec. ' Auckland R.O. Handicap, of 1000 sovs; one mile and a half.—3 Antoin ette, 8.1, 1; 3La Reina, 8.7, 2; 7 Domino, 8.5, 3. 5 Midnight Sun 9.0, C Goldfiender 8.13, 4 Masterpiece B.’, 1 Bronze 8.5, 8 Ngatimaru 7.0, 9 Semolina 6.9, and 10 Tiresome 6.7 also started. Won by one and a hal. lengths. Time, 2min 37 2-ssec. Midsummer Handicap, of 275 sovs; for two-year-olds ;i five furlongs. 1 Jason, 9.0, 1; 3 The Hague, 8.11, 2; 2 Merry Roe, 8.4, 3. Won by a head. Time, Imin Isec. Maiden Handicap, of 125 sovs; onrmile._l Kamon, 9.3, 1; 6 Almada, 7.0 2; 4 Manuwera, 8.9, 3. Won by a length and a half. Time, Imin 42sec.

Glasgow Handicap, of 2 to sovs; seven furlongs.—2 Jack Del aval, 7.11, 1: Heathei’brae, 8.0, 2; 6 Jolie Fill®, 7.0 3. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 27 2-ssec.

HAWKE’S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. Hastings, January 1. Perfect weather prevailed for tin first, day of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s summer meeting. The attend ance was large. The totalisatoi handled £14,087 against £12,646 for the corresponding day last year. Besuits;—

Maiden Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs; Jive and a half furlongs.—l Formality 8.5, 1; 2 Koonya, 8.5, 2; 7 Great Mogul, 8.5, 3. Won by two lenghts with a nose between second and third. Time, Imin lOsec. Christmas Handicap, of 100 sovs ; six furlongs.—l Eocene, 7.12, 1; c Winning Post, 7.7, 2; 2 Merton, 8 0 3. Won easily by half a lengtjj, with the same distance between second amthird, lime, Imin 16sec. Welter Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs, once round.—s Hautu, 8.0, 1; o Huiakau, 7.0, 2; 12 Rongomai, 8.2, 3. Hautu led throughout, but was nearly caught napping on the post by Hurakia. Won by a nose. Time, Imin rfi sec. ’ j

President’s Handicap, of 150 sovs; one and a quarter miles.—2 Allegory, 8.6, 1; 7 Composed, 6.7, 2; 5 Ariom, 7.13, 3. Won by a neck. Time, 2min lOsec.

Otarara Handicap Hurdle Race, of 100 sovs; one and three-quarter miles. 6 Bravest, 11.5, 1; 4 Eiya, 9.13, 2; 2 Waiaio, 10.1, 3. Won by two lengths Time, 3min 20sec. Two-year-old Handicap, of 90 sovs; four furlongs.—3 Golden Sky, 7.13, 1 : 5 Darkful, 8.0, 2; 2 The Summit, 8.2, 3. Won by a bead. Time, 49sec.

Flying Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs: six furlongs.—l Daybreak, 7.13, 1; 3 Easy, 7.12, 2 ; 6 Settler, 7.11, 3. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 16sec. New Year Handicap, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs.—l San Pluie, 8.9, 1; 3 Montiform, 7.13, 2; 2 Thrave, 7.13, 3. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin 27