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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 15, 21 December 1915, Page 3

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RACING .FIXTURES, Deo. 27— Taratahi-Carterton H.C. Annual. Dec. 27—Kaikoura R.C. Annual., Dec, 27 and 28—Thames. J.C. Annual., , ..... . Dec. 27, 28—Taranaki J.C. Christmas. Dec. 27, 28, 29.—Mauawatu R.C. Summer. Dec. 27 and 28—Dunedin J.C. Summer. ■ Dec. .27 and 28—Reefton J.C. Midsummer. Dec. 27, 30, Jan. 1, 3—Auckland R.C. Summer. Dec. 28, 29, 31—Auckland Trotting Club’s Summer, Dec. 31 and Jan. I—Greymouth J.C. Mid-summer. j an I—Wyndham R.C. Annual. Jan. I—Waikouaiti R.C. Annual. Jan. I—Karamea R.C. Mid-summer. Jan. 1 and 3—Vincent J.C, Annual. Jan. 1, 3—Hawke’s Ray J.C. Summer, ' ! Jan. 1, 3—Marton J.C. Summer. Jan, 1, 3—Wairarapa R.C. Summer Jan. 1, 3—Stratford RC. Annual. Jan 5 and 6—Westland R.C. Summer. Jan. 19, 22, and 24—'Wellington R.C. Summer. Jan. 22—Northern Wairoa Annual. Jan. 26,29— Takapvma J. C. Summer. Feb. 3 and s—Gisborne R.C. Summer. Feb. S—C.J.C. Summer. Feb. 9—Taumaranui R.C. STRATFORD RjTTgCEPTANCES. The following acceptances were received last, night for the 1916 meeting of the Stratford. Racing Club; — TARIKI WELTER, of 100-sovs. 7

GENER AL ENTRIES. Borough Stakes—Pergola, Epworth, .Festoon, Sylviaroa, Golden San, Madame Ristori, Tere Atu, Laura, Ronga, Crown Head, Akahai, Warhorse, St. Kiel, Roderick, Royal Park, Leah Klesehna, Gipsy Gem, Arras, Durane, Coroneta, Royal Chef, Idolist, Antwerp, Maid o’ Cowrie, Arena, Fair Paul, Flying Queen, Silver Web, Beautiform.

Farmers’ Plate.—Formosus, Cordon, Band of Hope, Mahlstick, Waio'here, Glen Esk, Hushman, Mystery Lass, Collector. Cardiff Stakes.— Pergola, Red Heart, Munition, Festoon, Sylviaroa, Mary Maid. Golden San, Madame Ristori, Tere Atu, Ronga, Akahai, War'horse, St. Kiel, Roderick, Bisogne, ['Unique, Gipsy Gem, Arras, Durane, Royal Chef, Idolist, Antwerp, Maid jo’ Gowrie, Arena, I*air Paid, Silvei Web, ch g by Cheshire.

The Stratford Pacing Club is doing 'nothing by halves. Having engaged 1 the Wanganui Garrison Band to play iat its race meeting, the Club has also [arranged for a patriotic sacred concert to be given by the band at the Nga!ore Gardens on the Sunday between the race days, the date being 2nd January. The Wanganui Garrison Band has an Australasian reputation, •u.d is second to none in the Dominion. [The band will give its services free, and likewise Mr Tvuelove, of the Nga'ere Gardens is giving the use of Ins beautiful grounds free of charge. An entrance fee of one shilling will be made for admission to the Gardens and the proceeds handed over to the Patriotic Knuds. As it is anticipated that a large number ol vehicles and motors will assemble at Ngaere on the date mentioned, special provision has been made for their accommodation. Visitors will be able to purchase light refreshments, including afternoon tea. The people of Taranaki may with confidence look forward to a delightful

musical treat and the beauty of the Ngaere Gardens .will appeal to everyU)UO. The object to which the gate ‘takings will be devoted must meet 'with approval by every true British 'heart in Taranaki. 1 TARATAHI-CARTERTON ACCEPi TANGES. ) The following are the acceptances for the Taratahi-Carterton meeting;— Belvedere Handicap, ol 70 sovs, six furlongs.—Marsinah 8.9, Ormesby 8.6, Trials 8.3, King of Athol 8.3, Wailand 7.13„ Maim 7.12, Orianda 7.9, Fran Bonnet 7.9. j Wairarapa County Cup, of 150 sovs, one mile and a-qnarter.—Merrie Gain 9.0, Plunder 8.11, The Summit (.13, Bunting 7.12, Montreal 6.12. j Gladstone Welter of 70 sovs, seven furlongs.— I Thoughtful 9.8, Wailand 9.2, Chatto 9.1, Ally 9.0, Ulysses, Gwynne, Diplomat, Altercation 8.7.

Railway Handicap, of 100 sovs, six furlongs.—Lady Black 9.0, Medallist 8.5, Otter 8.3, The Great Mogul 8.0, Trials 7.4, Montreal 7.0.

Dash Handicap, of 60 sovs, five furlongs.—Lady Vladimir 8.9, Ormesby 8.9, King of Athol 8.8. Arrahna 8.3, Manu 8.3, Privation, Benison, Miss Adventure, Merangal, Lady Lorraine* 7.9.

Taratahi-Handicap Trot, of 50 sovs., one mile.—Manscentia Lsec, Princess Bruce 1, Monsoon 1, Elmo Junr. 2. Colleen Bawn 5. John H. 7, Halo 9, Jay’s Bell 10, Taumata 10, Redmorn 10, Ruby Wilkes-10, Wild Step 10. Maungaraki Handicap Trot, of 50 sovs., one mile and a-half.—Manseen-ita 2sec., Monsoon 2, Elmo Junr. 3, Colleen Bawn 7. John H. 10, Halo 14, Branchycomhe 14, Taumata 15, Redmorn 15, Wild Step 15.

Trial Plate, of 50 sovs., five furlongs (weight for age).—Merangal, Miss Pan, Merrie Poto, Sundown, Benison, Kellernan, Martial-Air, Westella, Miss Clements, Ninno, Privation.- Chatto-, Thoughtful, Fran Bonnet, Maisie Bell, Ulysses, Altercation, Master Boris, May Morn. CREYMOUTH ACCEPTANCES. Following are the acceptances- for the opening day of the Greymouth Jockey Club’s summer meeting:— Trial Plate, of 50 sovs., six furlongs.—Bayform 7.12. Asturias 7.9, Tip-up 7.9, Royal Jack 7.9. Electric Handicap, of 50 sovs., five furlongs.—Excitement 8.7, Divorce 8.6. Concordia 8.2, Donation 7.12, Golden Morn 7.10,,1ri5h Gift 7.7. Greymouth Cup, of 250 sovs., one mile and a-quarter.—Kaminohe 9.7, Jeannot 9.0, The Cornet 8.13, Gold Coin 8.3, Mulga Bill 7.11, The Nut 7.9, Waikehua 7.7, Invader 6.7, Glenongly 6.7, Rhino 6.7. Paroa Handicap, of 60 sovs., seven furlongs. —Clanmena 9.10, Curator 9.7, Glencannich 8.6, Totaramii 8.6, Wild Bird 8.0, Tip-up 7.0. Mawhera Handicap, of 60 sovs, five furlongs and a-half. —Divorce 8.8, Concordia 8.4, Donation 8.0, Golden Morn 7.12.

Brunner Handicap, of 60 sovs., six furlongs.—Merton 10.10, Waipunui d. 6, Caraid Dileas 9.6, Invader ’7.7, Royal Jack 7.o,‘Tip-up 7.0. Welter Handicap, of 65 sovs., one. mile. —Mulga Bill 9.12, Waikehua--9’.10, Glencannich 9.4, Glenongly 8.10, British Rose 8.7, Canterbury »8.7, Bonny Boy 8.7. • , Petrie Handicap, of 10P sovs, six furlongs and a-half.—Gasoline 9.7, Caraid Dileas 8.13, Totaranui 8.3,' Concordia 8.2, Wild Bird 7.12, Bayform 7.2.

TROTTING. AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. The acceptances for events to be run on the opening day of the Auckland Trotting Club’s Summer Meeting. which takes place at Alexandra Park on the 28th inst., are as follows : Introductory Handicap, of lOOsovs., one mile and a half.—Congo scr., Proud Moor 3sec., Hie. Grande 6, Papatina 6, Miss Huon, pin., 12, Desmond and Dolly Bell 13, Lavinia and Special Bloom 14. December Handicap, of lOOsovs., one mile and a half.—Elina Boy 9sec, Waterfall 11, Hymen 12, Rotomauuka 13, Belgian Queen 15, Winston M. 16, Prince Childe, Tim Doolan, Dorothy Dimple, Master Grattan, Bush Child, Miss Chevalier, Lena Patch, Wildfire, Nellie Clive, Lord Thorpe 18, Miss Lonsdale 20. Auckland Trotting Cup, of 1000 sovs., two miles.—St. Ursula scr., Jewel Chimes 2, Steel Bell 3, Hal Zolack, Master Park 6, Princess Sherwood 7, The Maid, Cathedral Chimes, Makomako 9,- Dr. Chutney, Prince Rufus. G.M. 10. Parnell Handicap, of loOsovs., two miles.—Scenery 4sec, Rema Pointer 8, Celtic, Stone Beldon', Sundial 10, George Iv. 11, Selkirk 11, Derby Dillon 11.

Eden Handicap, of 25050v5., two miles—Clive ser., Lady Wilmington Isec., Hova 4, Blackthorn o, Syne 8, King' Capitalist, Todd Bells 9, I’aul Huon (late Kitz Huon) 1.1, Matilda IT Whispering Willie 13. Waitemata Handicap,, of 200sovs., ohe and a-quarter miles. --Aoteu Boa 2sec., Lieutenant, Lady Child 4, Flora McKinley 6, The Next 7, Insurrection 8, Full Sail 8, Arrah Wanna, Prinzora, .Mount Albert 11. Great Northern Handicap, of 200 sovs., one mile. —Mastex Bark sex., St. Ursula Isec., Futurity 2, Ludski 3, Casling 4. The Maid 5, Aotea Boa, Princess Sherwood 0, Lady Child, Ham 7. St. Helier’s Handicap, of lyOsovs., one mile.—Walnut scr.. Silver Black, Huia Gray 2sec.. Scenery 3. Wereoa I, Uenk Pointer, August Child o, Insurrection, Huon Batch, Joan of Arc. 7, The Scout 8.

Veto furlongs. 9 5 Haupai 8 9 Iceberg 9 5 Golden Graf8 Florist 9 3 ton' 8 Capt. Miro 9 3 Dood 8. 7 Draft 9 % Syntax 8 7 Chassis 9 0 New Form . 8 7 White Blaze 8 13 Golden lan 8 7 Patronga 8- 12 Maid o ! ’ GowMahlstick 8 12 rie 8 7

Paraoa 8 9. Avena 8 7 Du ran© v 8 , 9 Miss Sylvan 8 7 MIDHIRST HACK, of 150 sovs. 8a furlongs. Calais 9 0 White Blav.e 75 Glacier 8 7 Munition 7 1 Sir Fisher 8 3 Collector 0 12 Boldstroke 7. *11 Cordon 0 12 Sylvan Dale 7 9 Henry Clay 6 12 Capt. Mifo 7 9 Zola 0 12 Classis *7 7. DOUGLAS HANDICAP, of 200 sovs Six fhrlongs. Crown Pearl 9 2 Simple Sara 7 7 Tree Lucerne 8 13 Tirana 7 5 Avon Park 8 9 Tyson 7 3 Play Off 8 3 Grattan 7 o Crawford 8 0 Coropet 7 1 King Chaira 7 9 Zion 6 8 Zetes 7 7 Epworth 0 7 RAILWAY HACK, of 125 sovs. MX furlongs. Calais 9 3 Flying Camp 7 V Zion 8 11 Patronga 7 3 Bivouac 8 6 Arras 7 3 Glacier 8 6 Royal Chef 73 .Veto 8 2. Pergola 6 12 Boldstroke 7 13 Akahai 6,12 High'. Jinks U7 12 1 Coronita 6 12 Bisogrte 7 11 Fair Paul 6,12 Martingale 7, 9 Mary Maid 6 12 Vestalis 7 8 STRATFORD CUP, of 350 sovs. I4 miles. Rewi iPoto 9 0 Peroneal 7 n i Wei. Nugget 8 3 King Chaira 1 3 Lady Middle Patronale 7 2 ton 8 2 Ryl Dragoon 6 iU Crawford 7 11 Ngapoto 6 10 Ineuru 7 9 Royal Simon 6 10 Play Off 7 7 Syntax 6 1 Ratana 7 7 ‘ • OHURA HURDLES, of 150 sovs. If miles. Rexer 10 13 Ryl Patron 9 11 •Eurocco 10 9 Vladian 9 4 Epworth 9 13 Knockuagow 9 4 Tangivvai 9 13 Cornice 9 0 Tarero 9 11 Joy Bely 9 0