SPORTING NEWS.

Te Aroha News, Volume VII, Issue 435, 8 January 1890, Page 3

SPORTING NEWS.

AUCKLAND RACES. DERBY DAY. Auckland, January 2. TitF. weather was disagreeable yesterday in the early part of the day for the second day’s racing. A strong north-west wind blew at the time of the starting of the first event, and it was accompanied with dust, while rain also fell. However, it cleared up again about two o’clock, and remained fine for the afternoon. the attendance was very large. The racing was of a more exciting nature than on Boxing Day, and a sensational totalisator dividend was paid over Cambria, the winner of the Midsummer Stakes. The Derby only attracted three lunners, and Tirailleur making his own running, won from Cissy by three lengths. There was great cheering for Mr Gollan’s colt when he weighed in, and afterwards he was led on the lawn, where Mrs Mitchelson, the wife of the Acting Premier, decorated him with the Blue Riband suitably inscribed. Mr George Cutts again started with satisfaction. The sum of’ £9,476 was passed through the totalisator, of which amount £4,293 was invested in the paddock and £5,183 outside. Mr Stead’s times for the different stages of the Derby were as under:—Half-a-mile, 59aec; three-quarters of a mile, lmin 26sec; one mile, lmin 53Jsec. ; one and a-quarter mile, 2min 20sec ; one mile and a-half, 2min 45isec. Appended are dotails of the racing : New Year’s Handicap Hurdle Race of lOOsovs. Second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stakes. Over eight flights of hurdles. Two miles. Ir.. Out. 141 192 —Mr J. E. Nugent’s br g Kneecap, by Cap-a-pie, 6yrs, lOst 81b (Hickey) 1 27 48—Mr N. Dickey’s ch g Recruit, aged, lOst 41b (Fergus)... 2 42 53—Mr A. Ellingham’s b g Chemist, aged, 13st 51b (Ellingham) 3 40 62—Mr J. Munn’s b g Volcano, aged, list 71b (Pell) ... 0 31 60—Mr F. Bell’s ch g Rossiter, 1 6yr3* lOst 91b (Laing) ... 0 (33 112— Mr T. Craig’s brg Hurricane, aged, lOst (Morrigan) ... 0 346 527 When the flag fell, Hurricane was the first to show in front; and he drew out a couple of lengthsin front of Recruit, Volcano coming next. As they raced into the cutting Rossiter was seen in front, followed by Recruit, Hurricane, Kneecap, Volcano, and Chemist. Recruit was the first into the straight, and passing tho stand he held a three lengths’ advantage of Hurricane and Volcano, who were racing together, while the field was whipped in by Chemist. There was little alteration in places round the bottom turn, but as they took the next hurdle Volcano had got within a length of Recruit, while Kneecap could be seen threading his way U P on the outside, Chemist still being last. At the cutting Recruit led Volcano a length, and then followed Rossiter, Hurricane, Kneecap, and Chemist. A little further Hickey gave Kneecap his head, and the son of Cap-a-pie ran up to the leader. They raced into the straight on even terms, Volcano running into third place. The two leaders cleared the last hurdle together, but here Kneecap did away from bis opponent and ran home an easy winner by two lengths, Chemist being three lengths behind in third place. Volcano fell at the last hurdle, but neither horse nor rider was hurt. Time, 4min ssec. Dividends : Inside, £2 4s ; outside, £2 9s. Newmarket Handicap of lOOsovs. Second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stakes. For three-year-olds and upwards. Six furlongs. In. Out, 284 356—Mr W. Bobbett's ch c Quadrant, by Robinson Crusoe —Radiance, 3yrs, Bst 31b (Cook) ... 1 137 143—Mr C. Boresfovd’s br c Corunna, 3yrs, Bst lib (Kean) 2 66 96—Mr W. Somerville’s blk h Teksum, 4yrs, Bst 111 b (Taylor) ... ••• 3 45 71—Mr H. Harrison’s br h Raglan, 4yrs, Bst 121 b (Pearson) ... 0 8 9—Me D. McKinnon’s blk c Loch Ness, 3yrs, fist 101 b, and 31b over (Gallagher) 0 26 27—Xlr M. Danaher’s br hW. E. Gladstone, syrs, 6st 71b (Davis) 0 30 38 —Mr J. Carnegie’s br m Cartridge, 3yrs, 6st 21b (Priest) 0

586 740 A great delay took place owing to the fractiousness of several of the horses, and when the flag fell Teksum had a slight advantage, while Quadrant hung at the post. Teksum made play through the cutting a length in front of Corunna, Cartridge being «bhind, and Quadrant last. As they raced for the turn Corunna had slightly the best of Teksum, while Quadrant was four lengths in the rear.- Once in the straight, Corunna looked all over a winner, but at the lawn rails Quadrant, on the extreme outside, cume with a great run, and responding to the vigorous calls of Cask gradually got on terms with the leader, rand wearing him down won a most exciting race by a short neck. Time, lmin 16isec. Dividends : Inside, £ll7s; outside, £ll7s.

[Midsummer Handicap of 150sove._ Second horse to receive 1530 vs and third horse i’ ssova out of the stakes. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. In. Out. 15 9—Mr J. Lowbher’s br c Cambria, by Nordenfeldt Erycina, 2yrs, 6stslb (Davis)

43 59 —Mr E. C. Xleysey-Thompson’s b.f Souvenir, by Ingomar —Memento, 2yrs, 7st 81b (Lindsay) ... ... ••• 2 76 89— Mr J. Kean’s br c The Dreamer, by Somnus — Sweet Alice, 2yrs, 7st 121 b (Kean) 3 118 165 —Mr W. Somerville’s br f Mary, byj Nordenfeldt — Frailty, 2yrs, Bst 121 b (Taylor) ... ... 0 78 81—Major F. N. Georges ch c Reprisal, by First King— Memphis, 2yrs, Bst 41b (Brown) 0 219 266—Mr J. D. Ormond’s b f Lullaby, by Apremont — Hammock, 2yrs, 7st 121 b (Thompson) 0 8 s —Mr H. Harrison’s br c Glaucus, by Somnus—Fishwoman, 2.vrs, 7sfc (Priest)... ... 0 25 22—Mr M. S. Laurie’s b f Priscilla, by Captivator— Patch, 2yrs, fist 121 b (Cook) • 0 582 696 There was a lot of delay at the post, and at length the flag fell to a straggling start, of which Souvenir had a deal the best. The daughter of Ingomar led the field at a great pace along the top stretch, but at tho entrance to the straight The Dreamer was almost on terms, while Reprisal was close handy in third place, and Cambria fourth. From thence home a pretty race ensued, and at the Derby Stand Souvenir, The Dreamer, Cambria, and Reprisal were racing almost in a line. Cambria, who was on the inside next to the rails, however, got his head In front of Souvenir in the last few strides, and won a splendidly-con-tested race by a neck amidst great excitement. The Dreamer was close up third and then came Reprisal, Lullaby, and Mary in that order. Time, lmin 4ssec. Dividends : Inside, £34 18s ; outside, £69 12s.

Great Northern Derby of 750sovs, added toa sweepstake of 25sovs each. Thesecond horse to receive lOOsovs and the third horse SOsovs out of the stakes. For three-year-olds. Colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies and geldings, Bst 71b. Closed 83 subs. One mile and a-half. In. Out. 553 732—Mr S. H. Gollan’s b c Tirailleur, by Musket—Florence Macartliy, 3yrs, Bst 101 b 1 145 159—Mr W. Somerville’s br f Cissy, by Musket Frailty, 3yvs, Bst 71b ... 2 Mr S. H. Gollan’s b c Renata, by Albany—No Name, 3yrs, Bstlolb ... ... 3 99 126—Mr C. Berestord’s ch c Fabulous, by Leolinus— Atlantis, 3yrs, Bst 101 b 0

797 1017 Renata was scratched. The race needs little description. Immediately the flag was lowered, Tirailleui shot to the front, being followed by Cissy and Fabulous. Tirailleur had three lengths’ advantage passing the stand, and he led by that distance at the back of the course and round the top stretch. At the home turn Cissy made her effort, but it was without avail, for Thompson rousing Tirailleur up, he ran homeathree lengths winner. Titne,2min sec. Dividends : Inside, £1 5s 6d ; outside, £1 ss. Selling Stakes of 50sovs. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile. In. Out. 41 55—Mr F. G. Whiting’s ch m Dollar, syrs, 7st 61b (Read) ... ••• •• 1 44 81—Mr N. Nathan’s ch g Sirloin, 5 years, 7st 41b, and Bilb over (Taylor) ... 2 43 67—Mr B. Thompson’s bin Capella, aged, Bst 61b (Carey) 3 3 12—Mr M. Cunningham’s b m Nosegay, 3yrs, 7st 71b (Lindsay) 0 114 149—Mr J. Maitland’s br g Blarney, aged, 7sb 41b (Gallagher) . ••• 0 245 364 Sirloin was quickest away, followed by Blarney, The first-named led till half-way down the straight, but at the stand Dollar creDt up on the inside, and won by a neck. Dividend : Inside, £5 11s ; outside, £6 ss. Auckland Racing Club Handicap of 300sovs., added to a sweepstakes of ssovs each. Second horse to receive 40sovs, and third horse 20?ovs out of the stakes. One mile and a half. In. Out. 132 128—Xlr W. Bobbett’s b m Lady Norah, by Cadogan— Steppe, fiyrs, 7st 131 b (Cook) 1 206 203—Xlr C. Beresford’s ch h Leopold, 4yrs, Bst 31b (Lindsay) 2 324 327—Xlr T. Page’s br m Antelope, 6yrs, 7st 121 b (Taylor) 3 58 113—Mr R. Burke’s Cuirassier, 4yrs, 9st 51b (Kean) ... 0 97 102—Xlr B. Thompson’s ch m Leorina, aged, 7at 81b (Priest) ... ... ... 0

817 878 After a couple of breaks away tbo flag fell to a capital Btarb. Leopold was the first to show in front, but when they had settled fairly into their strides, Leorina took up the running, .and passing the stand she had a two lengths’ lead of Leopold and Cuirassier, Lady Norah being close up next, while Antelope whipped in the field. There were little alteration in places as they ran up the back of the course, but when they entered the cutting the field bunched up, and on emerging therefrom Leopold was within a length of Leorina, Lady Norah being third, while Antelope lessened the gap between her and the leaders. Before the home turn was reached, Leorina was beaten, and Leopold and Lady Norah entered the straight almost on terms. Antelope being next. In the run down the straight, Lady Norah had all the best of the struggle, and she strode home a very easy winner by two lengths from Leopold, Antelope being a length behind the latter in third place. Leorina was fourth, and Cuirassier last. Time, 2min 40sec. Dividends: Inside, £5 11s ; outside, £6 ss.

Maiden Handicap of 70sove. , Second horse to receive lOsovs out of the ; stakes. For throe-year-olds and upwards. For horses that have never won 25sovs. One mile and a distance. In. Out. 218 227—Mr J. Kean’s b c Montrose, ’ by Ingomar—Dundee’s Katie, 3yrs, 7st 61b (Wells) ... m ... 1

89 75—Mr M. Danaher’s br hW. E. Gladstone, syrs, Bst 2lb (Hickton) + 50 51—Mr W. Turner’s br c The Baron, 3yrs, 7st 101 b (Gallagher) t 37 55—Mr J.Lowther’schgßataplan, 3yrs, Bsc 51b (Kean) ... 0 89 87—Xlr J. Carnegie’s br m Cartridge, 3yrs, 7st 121 b (Thompson) 0 30 32—Xlr B. Thompson’s br m Torment, 6yrs, 7st (Priest) ... ••• ••• 0 13 14—Xlr J. Maitland’s br Fairy Queen, 3yrs, fist 71b (Creamer) 0 526 541 Xlr Cutts had a lot of trouble with the field, but eventually dismissed the lot on terms. The Baron was first on his legs, followed by W. E. Gladstone and Rataplan, Montrose being last. The Baron led at the cutting, where the field closed up, and when the home turn wiis reached all were in a cluster. Half-way down the straight, Mont-i rose came from the ruck with a rush, andi won easily by a length. Time, 2min Dividends : Inside, £2 3s ; outside, £2 2s 6d. Novel Handicap of 40sovs. Winner to be sold immediately after the race. Seven furlongs. In. Out. 81 89—Xlr James’s blk g Nigger, by Xlangle—Kate, aged, 6st 121 b 1 42 49—Xlr XI. Cunningham’s b f Nosegay, 3yrs, 7at 61b ... 2 123 126—Xlr J. Maitland’s brg Blarney, aged, Bst 101 b 3 149—156—Mr A. Joseph’s blk h Barber, aged, 6st 0 394 420 Nigger won easily by a couple of lengths. Time, lmin 34isec. Dividends: Inside, £1 7s 6d ; outside, £4 4s 6d. THIRD DAY’S RACING. The concluding day’s racing of the Auckland Racing Club Summer Xleeting took place at Ellerslie on January 2. A cold wind is blowing ’across the course, but otherwise the weather is fine. There is a large attendance. Nursery Handicap of lOOsovs, Second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stakes. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. Xlr W. Somerville’s br f Mary, by Nordenfeldt—Frailty, Bst 51b (Taylor) ... 1 Mr E. C. Xleysey-Thompson’s b f Souvenir, by Ingomar—Xlemento, 7st 101 b (Lindsay) 2 Mr J. Lowther’s br c Cambria, by Nordenfeldt—Erycina, 7st (Manning) ... 3 Also started : The Dreamer, Lullaby, Xiiss Cole, and Priscilla. This was a splendid race. At the distance post the placed herses were locked together, and a desperate struggle home ended in a neck verdict for Mary. Time, lmin. 19secs. Dividends : Inside, £2 16s; outside, £2 15s. Grand Stand Handicap of lOOsovs. Second horse to receive lOsovs out of the stakes. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile and a-half. Mr C. Beresford’s ch h Leopold, by Leolinus—Lovebird Bst 51b (Lindsay) ... 1 Xlr T. Page’s br m Antelope, by Apremont Xiiss Kate, 7st 10lb (Gallagher) 2 Xlr H. Harrison’s br h Raglan, by Cap-a-pie—Tenambra, 7st 121 b (Katterns) 3 Fabulous was the only other who started. Leopold won easily by two lengths. Time, 2min 40sec. Dividends: Inside, £2 5s ; outside, £2 11s. Auckland Plate of 150sovs, added to a sweepstakes of ssovs each, the second horse to receive 20sovs, and third horse Ssovs, out of the stakes. For three-year-olds and upwards. Weight-for-age. One mile and a-half.

Mr S. H. Gollan’s b c Tiralleur, by Musket Florence Macarthy, 3yrs, Bst 111 b (Thompson) 1 Mr C. Beresford’s ch c Fabulous, by Leolinus—Atlantis, 3yrs, Bst (Kean)... 2 These were the only starters. Tirailleur won easily. Time, 3min 4Jsec. Dividend—Outside, £1 Is 6d ; inside, the money was returned to the investors. Auckland Steeplechase Handicap of 250 sovs, added to a sweepstake of ssovs each. Second horse to receive 40aovs and third horse 15sovs out of the stakes. About three miles and a-half. Out. In. 106 68—Mr J. Rae’s b g Orangeman, by Endymion, aged, 12st (J. Rae) 1 169 132—Mr J. McHugh’s blk g Messenger, aged, list (Tutt) 2 87 80—Mr J. Munn's b g Volcano, aged, list 61b (Pell) ... 3 348 263 —Mr A. Ellingham’s b g Chemist, aged, 13st 21b (Ellingham) 0 69 38—Mr F. Bell’s ch g Rossiter, 6yrs, list (Laing) ... 0 53 40—Mr T. Craig’s br g Hurricane, aged, 10st 71b (Morrigan) 0 420 277—Mr J. E. Nugent's br g Kneecap, 6yrs, 9st 71b (Hickey) 0 1,252 898 Previous to the start the horses were paraded up and down the course in front of the stand. When Mr Cutts took the field in hand he was not long in dismissing them. Rossiter was the first to draw out, being followed by Messenger and Volcano. Messenger took the lead at the next obstacle (a newly-built gorse fence), at which Rossiter came down, and so did Chemist, who turned a complete somersault, rolling over Ellingham’s legs. This left a field of five. Messenger and Hurricane took the post and rail at the top of the hill in the order named, and the pair led down the hill and over the stone ivall, coming on the course, Volcano being third, Orangeman fourth, and Kneecap last. There was no alteration in places at the sod wall, and Messenger and Hurricane took the water jump almost simultaneously, Orangeman being next. At the stone wall Hurricane came down, throwing his rider. Up the hill Messenger bad a several lengths’ lead of Orangeman, Volcano being third and Kneecap last. There was no change in the position of the horses till the double in front of the stand was reached, where Orangeman led, while Kneecap nearly came down. Messenger again took the lead at the stone wall, Volcano heing second and Orangeman third. Up the back of the course, Volcano ran into first place, but when the top of the hill was reached, Orangeman had passed him, Messenger being third. Coming down the hill, Kneecap closed up to the three leaders, but after negotiating the stone wall entering the course proper, he fell back beaten. Orangeman was first in the straight, and coming home full of running was landed an easy winner by two lengths. Messenger being second, Volcano third, and Kneecap last. Time, Bmiii 58Jsec. Dividends : Inside, £ll 17s 6d j outside, £lO 12s 6d.

Selling Stakes of 50sove. For three-year-olds and upwards. Six furlongs. Mr N. Nathan’s ch g Sirloin, by Anteros —Mis3 Gladiator, 7sfc 81b (Gallagher) 1 Mr F. G. Whiting’s ch m Dollar, 7st 101 b (Reid) ... ... 2 Xlr R. Burke’s ch f Dolosa, Bst 21b (Kean) . 3 Also started : —Tupaki, 9st 81b (Collins); Capella, Bst 101 b (Carey); Pretender, 7st 81b (Skirvitig); and Blarney, 7st 81b (Lindsay). Dollar, Tupaki, and Blarney were the first away, but running through the cutting Sirloin went to the front. There was an exciting finish down the straight between the placed horses, Sirloin gaining the verdict by a neck, a similar distance separating Dollar and Dolosa. Time, lmin 18sec. Dividends: Inside, £3 19s 6d ; outside, £5 2s 6d. The winner was bought by Xlr R. Burke for £32. Musket Stakes of 150sovs. Second horse to receive 20sovs, and third horse lOsovs out of the stakes. For two and three-year-olds. Five furlongs. Xlr W. Bobbett’s ch c Quadrant, 3yrs, by Robinson Crusoe —Kadianco, 9st (Fergus) . 1 Mr C. Beresford’s br c Corunna, 3yrs, 9st (J. Kean) 2 Xlr W. Somerville’s br f Xlary, 2yrs, 7st 71b (Gallagher) .. ... ... ... 3 Alsostarted: —Sou venir,7sc4lb,and Lullaby, 7sb. Xlary and Lullaby had the best of the start, while Corunna got away badly. Souvenir and Lullaby led round the top stretch, but after rounding the homo turn Quadrant ran into first place. Opposite the Derby stand Corunna put in his claim, and an exciting race home ended in a short neck victory for Quadrant. Time, lmin 6sec. Dividends : Inside, £1 12s 6d ; outside, £ll4s. Victoria Handicap of lOOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs out of stakes. Ono mile. Mr R. Burke’s blk h Cuirassier, 4yrs, by Xlusket—Frailty, 9sb 41b (Kean) ... 1 Xlr W. Bobbett’s blk h Patchwork, 4yrs, 7st 121 b (Cook) 2 Xlr B. Thompson’s ch m Leorina, aged, Bst (Brown) ... ... ... ... 3 Also started : Antelope, Sab 121 b (Taylor), Raglan, Bst 41b (Katterns), and Cartridge, 6st (Priest). Raglan was first away, and he led till the half-mile post, where he dropped back and Cartridge took up the running. The latter led till half-way down the straight, where Cuirassier went to the front, and won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 44isec. Dividends : Inside, £lO Is ; outside, £lol2s 6d.

THE C.J.C. MIDSUMMER MEETING. Christchurch, January 1. Bad weather was experienced for the C.J.C. Xlidsammer Meeting. The attendance was small. H©knby Welter Stakes of 50sovs. One mile and a quarter. Road Xletal, 3 years Bat (McGrath) ... I Charming, 3 years, Bsb 81b (Smith) ... 2 Enchantress, 4 years, lOst (Derritt) ... 3 Lorraine also ran. Won by a dozen lengths. Dividends, £2 10s, £1 17s 6d. Time, 2min 18£sec. Middle Park Stakes of 200sovs. Six furlongs. Xlr G. G. Stead’s Rose Argent, by Xlusket Rosette, 3yrs, 9st 21b (Boyle) ... 1 Xlr G. G. Stead’s Moraine, 2yrs, 7st 101 b (Cusdin) 2 Xlr D. O’Brien’s Town Moor, 2yrs, 6st 111 b, carried Bst lib (Derritt)... ... 3 Alsace (Bst lib), Bay King (7st 21b), Richlake (7st 21b), Crackshot (6st 111 b) also ran. Rose Argent, Alsace, and Moraine led round the turn into the straight. Once into the straight Moraine gob a head in front, and with everything else under whip, the two-year-old appeared to be winning easily ; but fifty yards from the post Rose Argent came with a final run, and, getting up, won by a nose ; Town Xloor, ten lengths away, third. Time, lmin 17sec. Dividends : £ll 10s, £7 10s. Midsummer Handicap of 150sovs. One mile and a-half. Xlr H. Hammond’s Sultan, 9st 21b (White) 1 Xlr R. Ray’s Whakatipu, 6sb 51b (Ray)... 2 Mr G. G. Stead’s Scots Grey, Bst 41b (Derritt) ... 3 Rosebud (7sb 71b, Cusdin), St. James (7st 61b, Buddicombe), Pursestring (6st, Orsby) also ran. Won easily by a length and a. half. Time, 2min 50sec. Dividends, £5 75.6 cl and £4 4s. Butler’s Leinster won the Selling Race, the Craven Stakes fell to Tornado, and the Consolation to Ruby.

NAPIER PARK RACES. Napier, January 1. The Napier Park Racing Club’s New Year’s Day meeting was held to-day. There was a capital attendance. Midsummer Handicap of 50sovs, one mile. Mr Te Akonga’s Kaihoro, 6st4lb (Shaw) 1 Mr J. Munn’s Strephon, 7st 131 b (Page) 2 Mr D. Pilmer’s Melville, 7st 71b (F. Stowe) ... 3 Time, lmin 49 3 sth sec. Dividend, £l4 Is Handicap Hurdle Race of 75sovs, tvr 0 miles. Mr J. Munn’s Ariel, 10st51b (Stowe) ... 1 Mr W. S. Tatham’s Uranus, lOst 131 b (Nichol) 2 Mr Ellingham’s Denbigh, list 71b (Wooleyj ... ... ... 3 The Dove (9sb 41b) also ran. Ariel led ail the way and won easily by two lengths. Time, 3min 59 3-sth sec. Dividend, £3 18s. New Year’s Handicap of 130sovs. One mile and a-half. Mr Ropiha’s The Laird, 6st 121 b (Raynor) ... 1 Mr Wood’s Partner, 7st (Shaw) 2 Mr G. Hunter’s Lenore, Bst 71b (McTaggart) ... .. ... 3 Won by a neck. Time, 2min 44 2-sth sec. Dividend, £7 15s. Shorts Handicap of 40sovs. Six furlongs. Mr H. Garsford’s Dauphine, syrs, 7st ' (Sweeney)... : ... ... 1 Captain Russell’s Huerfana, 3yrs,6st 81b (D. Donovan) ... ... 2 Mr A. Wood’s General Thornton, 6yro, 7st 4lb (J. Donovan) ... 3 Won by a length. Time, lmin 19sec. Dividend, £3 9s. Two-year-old Handicap of 70sovs. Five . furlongs. .. Mr J. D. Ormond’s St. Andrew, by St. Leger—Scottish Lassie, Bst 21b (Page) 1 Captain Russell’s Aronoel, 7at 101 b (Whitaker) 2 Mr J. Maher’s Dreamland, Bst 121 b (H. Stowe) ... ; ... . ... ••• Only the three started. St. Andrew led from start to finish, and won easily. Time, lmin. 19sec. Dividend, £2 6s. Flying Handicap of 75sovs. Six furlong s> Captain Russell’s Katinka, 7st 31b (D. Donovan) ... .:. ' \:i .. 1 Mr J. Munn’s Strephon, Sst (D. Page ... 2 Mr D. Pilmer’s Melville, 7et 121 b (F. Stowe) ... ... ... ... ... 3

Won by a clear length. Time, lmin 18 3-sbn sec. Dividend, £3 13s. Greek Meadows Handicap of 40sovs. Seven furlongs. Mr G.Hunter’s Lenore, by Mnskeb, syrs, Bst (F. Stowe) ... 1 Mr J. Munn’s Tennyson, aged, 6st 121 b (Shaw) 2 Mr W. Y. Dcqnett : s Bronte, syrs, 6st (J. Donovan) 2 Won easily. Time, lmin 34 l-sthsec. Dividend, £2 11s. VICTORIA RACING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING. Melbourne, January 1. The following were the results of the principal events: — Standish Handicap, a sweepstake of ssovs each, Ift, witb 300 added. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr J. Turnbull’s b m Fishwife, syrs, 9sb7lb 1 Mr S. Browne’s b c Carrington, 3yrs, Bslßlb ... 2 Mr A. Forbes's b g Perfection, syrs, 7sb 3 Thirteen horses started. Time, lmin 16Jsec. Bagot Handicap, a sweepstake of lOsovs each, 2ft, with 1,000 added. One mile and a-half and a furlong. Mr S. Wilson’s ch f Chintz, 3yrs, 7st 61b 1 Mr J. Cripps’s br h Boz, syrs, 9st 2lb ... 2 Mr M. O’Shanassy ns br h Chicago, 6yrs, 9st 61b ... ... ... ... 3 Eleven horses started. Won by half a length. Time, 2min. 52Jsec.

SYDNEY TATTERSALL’S CUP. Sydney, January 1. Tattersall’s Club Cup of 800sovs and a sweepstake of ssovs each for starters ; second, lOOsovs; third, 50sovs. Two miles. Sir William, 6st 1 Lava, 7st 41b 2 Magnus, 6sb 81b ... ... ... ... 3 Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 36£sec. RANGITIKEI RACES. Wellington, January 2. At the Rangitikei Racing Club’s annual meeting yesterday, the Rangitikei Handicap was won by Foxton, Montrose 2, Eclat 3. Forester broke down in this race. Montrose led from the start, and was beaten by a heat almost at the post. Time, 3min 7sec. Dividend, £2 14s. £I,BOO was put through the totalisator during the day.