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Taranaki Daily News, 29 December 1919, Page 7

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T.J.C. CHRISTMAS MEETING, j THE CONCLUDING DAY. RECORD TOTALISAUOit INVESTMENTS. Pine weather prevailed for tho concluding day of the T.J.C. Christmas meeting on Saturday, though a strong, cool wind In the afternoon at times made matters rather unpjeasant. There was again a large attendance of people, who appeared to thoroughly enjoj the sport, which must be voted a success from' all points of view, and must have proved a great financial success for the club, which will welcome It gladly In view of the comprehensive scheme of improvements about to be undertaken. The racing was of a decidedly interesting nature, fields being good and finishes close, but the Judge (Mr J. Caimeron) never hesitated with the hoisting of his decisions, which gave universal satisfaction. Winners were well concealed, the first public choice not catching the Judge's eye first on a. single occasion, a tribute to the work of the handlcapper, Mr. H. Coyle. Paddlngton Green again annexed tha big event.

The totallsator staff under Mr. O'Callaghan again had « very busy day, the amount handled (£38,875), constituting a record for the club for one day. Whilst another club record was broken when £5582 10s was put through on the last race. The figures for the day would have shown a further Increase, but for the fact that Investors were unable to secure their dividends In time to Invest the money on the fol 7 > lowing race, there apparenly being too few pay out windows at the totallsator. This, however, will be provided for in the scheme of Improvements. The totallsator Investments for the two days were £67,011* 10s, as compared with £25,097 for the one day meeting last' Sear.

The meeting passed off without any mishap, j though the acting stipendiary steward, Mr.J Jewell had a busier day. having some Inquiries to deal wltlf. After the Fitzroy Hack an Inquiry was held into the alleged bumping of Mlmirl in the early stages of the race, and as the outcome, McCarten (rider of Army Service), Edgecombe (Ta&anganul), and Hunt (Mlmiri's rider), were all cautioned for careless riding. After the conclusion of the Summer Hack Handicap, Mr. D. J. Goodwin, owner of Egmont Park, asked for an inquiry, as he alleged that Egmont Park was struck twice by the rider of the winner during the run down the straight. McCormlck, rider of the winner, admitted striking Egmont Park, which he said ran In so close that he could not possibly aToid doing so when striking his own mount. The explanation was accepted, and no action was taken The stewards complimented Mr. Goodwin in bringing the matter forward A. Bound, rider of Flying Master in the Borough Handles* the prwlous day, was also cautioned for allowing a stranger to Interfere With his mount after it was in the starter's hand*.

The coqrse and Its appointments were In first-class condition, the lawn looking all the better for the previous day's rain, and presented a brilliant sight between the races.

lie Citizen's Band, under Bandmaster Mcleod, again submitted a splendid programme of music, which was listened to by an appreciative audience. As on the first day, Mr. E. P Webster, the secretary, and his had everything in first class order lust before th» horses were saddled up for the first event a flre occurred in a corner of the outside stand, and fanned by a strong wind the flames scon began to get a hold of tH® structure. The flre brigade was called, but Id tha meantime a bucket brigade, led by Constable CNeil, of Bahotu, succeeded In extinguishing the outbreak, very little damage fSSae done. Detailed results are as follow:

FITZROY HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs., second 15 sovs., and third 10 sovs. from tße stakes. Seven furlonga. s—Mr. T. Thomason's b. g. Crystal Palace, Byrs., by Husbandman—Lady West, 8.9 (2. Held) 1 t—Mr. WHleock's b. g. Army Service, aged, by Signer—Helen Portland, 8 6 (O. Mccarten) 2 I—Mr.1 —Mr. A. Alexand's ch. g. Mlmirl, 4yrs., by Hallowmas—Ran Ban, 9.7 (R. Hunt) 3 Also started: 3 Vagranceplece 8.13 fW. O'Halloran), < Alice Montrose, 7.10 (car. 8 0%) fP. .Healy), i Tirairaka, 7.10 (car 8.1) (Nodder), 8 Minor, 7.10 (car 8.2%) (McDonnell), 7 Takanganui, 7.10 (car. 7.12%) (Edgecombe) Winner trained by owner. There were five withdrawals and of the eight to face the barrier Mimlrl was made a hot order with Army Service and Vagranceplece also well supported. From a good start, Alice Montrose and Tirairaka hopped out In front and the latter taking the lead the pair put considerable daylight between themselves and the rest of the field At the bend. Army Service moved ub and entered the straight close to the leaders and took command a little later. At the distance the little fancied Crystal Palace came with a great run and got home by three-parts of a length from Army Service, with Mimlri, who got bumped at the start, a similar distance away Tirairaka was fourth. Time, 1.312-5.

BfGLEVfOOD HANDICAP (Open), of 150 sots, second 25 sots , and third ID sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. 2—Mr. P, W. Scally"s br. g. Eithonla, 3m. by Elyslan—Btronea, 8.8 (car. 9.4) (A McCormick) 1 I—Mr. C. W. Tyler's b. g. Cannel Arch, aged, by Marble Arcb—Legs, 8.5 (0. McCarten) 2 B—Mr. N. King's b. g. Hallow, 4yis., by Hallowmas—White Crane, 7.9 (E. Beed) 3 Also started: 5 Dingle, 8.3 (car. 7.12) (Johns), 4 Revocation, 7.5 (car. 7.0) (A. Bound). Winner trained by owner. Zela was the drily defection/ Public opinion was evenly divided between Esthonia and Cannel Arch, but the latter went to the post s. sUfTTITj' better favorite Hallow was alio sollffl?" supported Esthonia got the best of the start and with Cannel Arch in close attendance soon put a break on the Held, Hallow lying third three lengths swr< and then came Dingle and Revocation. Af the bend the field closed up, but Esthonia entred the straight in the van and won easily by about two lenghs from Cannel Arch wih Hallow a. length away afihl. Revocation Was fourth. Time, 1.14 3-5.

SUMMER HACiv HANDICAP, of 150 sovs., second 25 sots., and third 10 30vs. from the stake*. Six furlongs. 2—Mr. J. Casserley's b. m Polemic, 4yrs., by Itoremosfc—Polycaste, 7.0 (car. 6.9) (ltcCoflnlck) 1 2—Mr. DJ. Goodwin's b. g. Egmont Park, 4yw„ by Sylvia Park—Tottle, 8 2 (car. 7.11 (P. Cook) 2 I—Mr. Jeffrey Hack's br. g. Sweet Memory, 4yrs., by Maalapoto—Sweet Helen, 9.13 (W. O'Halloran) 3 A SO started: 4 Otonga, 8.0 (car. 8.1%) (McDflnsell), 6 Banogue, 7.0 (car. Ist) (Rutherford), 5 Klckapoo, 7.0 (car. 6.9) (Anderson). Winner trained by J. Brown.

Hhert were Ave withdrawals, leaving six to face the barrier. In a record betting race Sweet Memory was made a much better favorite than Polemic, the pair carrying over £3OOO. Egmont Park was also well supported. Sweet Memory was again quickest to move, and found the front with Polemic her nearest attendant. At the bend Polemic and Egmont Park moved up and the trio entered for home on terms. In a great run home. Polemic gained (he verdict over Egmont Park by three-quarters of a length, with the farorite, on whom the weight told in the concluding stages, three or four lengths further back. Otonga who was slow to more was fourth. Time, 1.14 4-5.

TARATA HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs., second 25 aovs., and third 10 bots. from the stakes. One mile and ft half And 100 yards. 3—Mr. M. Conza's b. g. Applaud, 6yrs., by Foremost—Applause, 9.6 (H. P. Sunt) l 2—Mr. B. T. Bennett's Er. ~g. "Khartoum, aged, by King Rufus—Lady Grattan, 11.3 (E Copestake) I I—Mr. J. Rook's br. g. Ngakanui, aged by Bandsman—St. Clements mare, 10 4 (J. Howden) 3 Also started: 6 Cheddar, 10.4 (W. Webber), 4 BfiUna, 9.6 (E. Reed), 5 Fair Paul, 9.0 (car. 9.6) (A. Ward). Winner trained by M. Conza.

Te 4o& and Toddy were the only with* drawals. Ngakanui and ivliartoum carried the bulk of the money though there was solid support for Applaud also. Fair Paul was the first to show out, and with Ngakanui ltd the way for the greater part of the Journey, Khartoum ljrlng third and Applaud fifth. At the back, Khartoum m&ved up to the leaders, but at the bend Applaud put In his ran and catching the leaders after entering the straight, ran In an easy winner by about four lengths from Khartoum, with Ngakanui a similar distance further back, and Fair Paul fourth. Time, 3.4 2-5.

NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP (Open), 200 sovs., saconrj '35 sort', third 15 sovs, from the stakes. One mlie and 110 yards. 3—Mr. tv. G. Emeny's ell. g. Paddlngton Green, by Flagfall—Polly Perkins, 8.4 M- MeCnnslsS) I

I—Mr, H. Q. Hall's br. g. Tlranga, 6jts., by Coronet—Tarina, 1,2 (car. 6.11) (Anderson)

4—Mr. R. McMiken's b. g. Minister, aged, by Spalpeen—Success, 7.5 (car. 7.0 (P. Coat)

Also started: 5 Toa Tere, 8.5 (Nodder), 2 l'rombone, 6.9 (car. 6.11) (Rutherford). Winner trained by E. George.

Hushman, Clavls and Mimiri were ■withdrawn, and of the Ave who faced the barrier Tirangg was made a good favorite. All tho rest were well backed, Trombone being the next in demand. Paddlngton Green was difficult to line up fit the barrier, but when the field were despatched took the lead, and the order past the stand was Paddlngton Green, Trombone, Tlranga, Minister, and Toa Tere. Leaving tho straight Trombone went to the lead, whilst Paddlngton Green dropped to third place, and at the High Schfjol bend had dropped back to last. When his backers had given up hopes the chestnut came again and quickly cutting down the lead was with the leaders at the straight, and in a great finish beat Tiranga by a short head. Minister was third, and tTrombone fourth. Time, 1.52J-5. WAREA HACK STAKES, of 125 sovs., second horso 15 sovs., and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Flva furlongs. 4—Mr. P. Selwood's b. g. Income, 3yrs., by Gnlanforte—Pomeroy, 8,0 (R. Hunt) 1 I—Mr. H. Tupaea's br. g. Magistrate, 3yrs„ by Tribulation—Avis, 9.0 <W. O'Hailloran) 2 3—Mr. R. -E. Laurent's blk. g. Passln' Bhrough, 3yrs. t by Guianfdrte— Iseult, 8.0 (car. 8.1%) (McCormlck) 3 Also started: 10 Encircle, 8.0 (car. 8.5%) (W. Dillojnore), 8 Belle Noire, 8.0 (car. 8.1) (W. Ayres), 5 Master Curran, 8.0 (Tate), 9 Quiniro, 8.0 (car. 8,13) (E. Copestake), Mannish 8.0 (Nodder), 7 Vivlrini 8.0 (H. P. Hunt), 6 Stork, 8.0 (E Seed). All carded started. In another heavy betting race, Magistrate was"" made a better favorle than Mannish, the two carrying about half the machine. Passln' Through, Income, Master Curran, and Stork also had numerous supporters. Prom an indifferent start Income was first to sEow out followed by Magistrate, and this position was maintained te the finish Income scoring the verdict by ■two lengths, with Passln' Through half a length away thlr& and Stork was a good fourth. Time, £f2-5.

L'RUTI WEI/TIER HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sore., second horse 15 sots., and third 10 sots, from the slakes. One mile and 110 yard* 3—Mr. A. J. Davey's b. g. Reir Alliance, aged, by St. Paul—Ebb Tide, S 5 (R Hunt) i 2_ J lr - M- Bradley's t>. g. Simon,' sge'd", by Sweet Simon—Sylvia Park mare, 9.0 (0. McCartec) 2 ®~5?;, W ; h - Luscand's br. g. "Marshal Neil, 6yrs., by Gravitation— Astraea. 8.7 (E. Reed) ; 3 Also started: 5 While Banger, 9.0 (Nod--8.11 (Copestake), 1 Halcyon, 1 8.6 (McDonnell). 1 Winner trained by J, J. Thacker. TIIO defection of the three top-weights and tno two bottom weights reduced the flpld to Sili £ J*2 ary benin K race, Halcyon was 2i?» * a „ 9 tehtTy bettoT favorite than Simon, whilst ZeJa and Self Alliance also founa solid support. The field was bunched nasa3tan? *'Hh Zelft and White Ranger SSSm?, 1,, s "f h| - ad ™t«e. Leaving the straight the latter took the lead but was soon displaced by Zela. At the back, Self Alliance moved up, whilst Halcyon also iroE , !f. Seir Alliance took the lead at the bond and increasing his lead in the straight won by three lengths from Simon who was half a length in front of Marshal'. Sell. Halcyon was fourth. Time, 1.53. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sots., second horse 15 sots., and third JO sots. /Rom the stake. Fire furlongs. 4—Mr. J. Cock's br. g. Prince Formby, Oyrs., by PormEy—Lady Uhlan, 3,12 (Nodder) 7T i i—Mr. Jeffrey Mack's br. m. Sweet Memory, 4yrs., by ManUjmto—Sweet Helen, 8,12 (\Y. O'Halloran) 2 7—Mr. A. Alexander's br. m. Lady Paula, aged, by Bejbnian—Lady Hune, 8.3 (cur, 8.6) '\V Dilhunore) 3

Also started: 9 Cadet, 8.12 (E. Reed) 1 Marble Bar, 8.4 (A. McCormick). 3 Plying Master, 7.10 (B. Hunt), 5 Wawata, 7.7 (car. 7.2) (A. Bound), 10 Kickapoo, 7.6 (car. 7.1) (F. Cook), 8 Toddy, 7.5 (car. 7.9V5) (H. P. Hunt), 11 ICellee, 7.D (Rutherford), 6 Master Curran, 7.5 (car. 7.13) (H. Talt). Winner trained by H. X. Leach. . There were only two defections, eleven facing the barrier In what proved to be the record betting race In tfie history of the Club, £ 5582 103 going through the machine. Sweet Memory and_Majble Bar were exactly equal In public favor, uii(s carried nearly half the machine and each carrying twice as much as Plying Master, We nexT in demand. Prom a moderate start Prince Pormby was the first to find his feet and soon established a lead £qUow«o by Lady Paula. These two carried the flest to tfio straight, where Sweet Memory wfid ffud put In a good run at the turn beat Lady Paula for second money by a neck, but was unable to get to within two lengths of the leader. Plying Master was fourth. Time, 1.2.

MANAWATU MEETING. SECOND DAY'S RESULTS. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Pataerston N„ Dec. 27. Better weather prevailed tor the second day of the Manawatu meeting, the attendance being again large. The totalisator handled £56,562, as against £36,139 for last year's second day. Results:— KELVIN HACK HANDICAP. One mllo and 55 yards.—4 Raitand (J. Olsen) 1, 3 Woody Glen 2, 4 Arch Salute 3. Also started: 6 Dick, 1 St. Omer, 5 Fisher, 7 Elevate, 9 Yucatan, 8 Fiery Lass. Won oy half a length. Time, 1.47. Pisher a nil Fiery Las 3 fell. TE MATAI HURDLES. One mile and tliree-quart£r(—( Hantawa (RL Thompson) 1, 2 Sail Home 2, 3 Rienzl 3. Also started: 1 Hushabye. Won all the way. Time, 8.16.

HICHDEN HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—2 Hymarty (R. Reed) 1, 6 Pavanui 2. 4 Tamaroa 3. > Also started: 5 Red Signal, I Oiuanaco, 8 Kyoto, 10 Dnnstan Rush, 3 Amherlne, 9 Farce, 7 Hallowvania. Won easily, a good race between second and third Time, 1.18. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter.—ll Oratress (M. McCarten) 1, 5 Moutoa I snova 2, 2 Client 3. Also started: 3 Punka, 7 Dribble, 9 First Salute, I Athens H , 4 Marqueteur, 10 Bagdad, 6 Demos, 12 Rose Pink, 8 Rose Queen. Heads between the placed horses Time, 2,7. PALMERSrON NORTH STAKES. Six furtongs.'—2 Acre (C. Price) 1, 1 Winter Wind 2. 4 Croesus 3. Aiso started: 5 Ermine, 3 Tessaress. A great race, heads between Uia placed horses. Time, 1.131-5. TERRACE HACK WELTER. Seven furlongs.—4 War Baby (H. Young) 1, 8 Imarlbbon 2. f> Moutoa Camp 3. Also started: 8 Admyra, 6 Matty, 1 Reparoa, 2 Prince Hal, 11 Eulica, 7 March On, 14 (llentour and Glenflnlas (coupled), 9 Beloved, 12 KaDitl, 13 Otauru Kid, 14 Student. Won easily. Time, 1.29. HIMITANGI WELTER. One mile and 55 cards—4 .lean Laddn (J. Olsen) 1, 0 Muitaine 2, 2 Goldshlne 3. Also started: 7 Teka, 3 Omahu, 5 Ladoguer, 1 Bonnie Heather, 8 Spangle. Won all the way. Time, 1.45. AWAPUNI HANDICAP. Six furlongs 1 Chimera (F. Corlett) 1, 3 Walmatoa 2, 2 Maltiha 3. Also started: 4 Jutland, 5 Astinome, 6 Llonskln, 8 Matatua, 7 Philomela. Won by a neck, the sr.me distance between second and third. Time, 1.13.

NOTES ON THE RACING. (Special to Daily News.) Palmerston N., Dec. 27. The Manawatu meeting was continued in splendid weather, the attendance not being as large as oil the first day, but the racing was first classImarlbbon and Some Girl were withdrawn from the Kelvin Hack Handicap, St. Omer and Arch Salute carrying more than half the totalisator lnrestments. Fiery Lass led from Woody Glen and got the best of an interesting finish, all four heing close together. Ruddy, Matty, and Barleycorn were scratched for the Highden Hack Handicap. Guanaco had a aMght call over HymaTty, Amberine, and Tamaroa in the betting. HymaTty daßhed off in front, and wag nerer troubled. Paoanui and Tamaroa were always handy, but Guanaco was badly left. Bonnie Heather was the only withdrawal from the President's Handicap. A great betting race saw Athens 11. the pubic's choice, though Client, Punka, and Marqucteur also went over the thousand mark. Dribble, Moutoa IvanoTa, and Rose Pink were quickew away aud led past, the stand. Along the back, Rose Pink, Dribble, Orutress, and Demos wcTe all well forward, Cficnt being last. Demos took the lead three furlongs from home and Iwl Oratress and Moutoa Ivanoru into tho straight. Oratress quickly settled Demos, hut had to be ridden out to bent Moutoa Irnnovn. Client finished at a terrific pace close up third, with Rose fink fourth

Five were saddled up for the Palmerston Stakes, Winter Wind and Acre being sorted out na the hardest to beat. Croesus led Etamlne, Tessaress, Winter Wind, and Acre along the back. Nearing the bend the Held closed up and all had a chance. At the distance, Winter Wind and Acre singled themselves out and fought out a magnificent finish, Acre winning by a narrow margin. Red Signal, St. Omer, and Miss Land dropped out of the Terrace Welter. Kcparoa being a strong order. Imaribbou delayed the start, but eventually got a By. Along the bud, Olauru Kid led Imaribbon, Moutoa Camp, March On, and War Baby. March On i'ed Into the straight, but gars way to linaribbnn, who appeared to be winning easily when War Baby came fast and won after a good finish. Glenflnlas was left at tho post and took no part in the race. Lord Muskerry and Lord Astolat were absentees from the Himitangl Welter, Bonnie Heather being a very hot. order. .Tcan Laddo, Spangle, and Multaine were first away and led along the back. Jean Ljddo and Spangle were together on entering the straight but Spangle then retired, leaving lean Laddo to win comfortably from Multaine. Goldshlno (the favorite), who was In a bad position all through, finished fourth. Dribble was withdrawn in favor of Maiohn In the Awapunl Handicap. Chimera was backed as if the race was all over. Waimatoa and Jutland led to the distance, where Chimera drew up under punishment and Just beat Walmatoa, with Maioha a close third. THIRD DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Palmerston N„ Last Night. The Manawatu Racing C'Aib acceptances for the third day are:—• WBITMORE HACK HANDICAP. One (Bile and a furlong.—Railand. Woody Glen 9.2, Imaribbon 813, Arch Salute 8.12, Willy's Knight, Some Girl 7.11, Beloved 7.7, Festival 7.4, Cheval 6.9. TIRITEA HURDLES HANDICAP. One and a half miles.—Zeus 11.2, Haulawa 10.2, Sir Donald 8.13, Sal» Home 9.11, Rlenzl, Sartosta, Vlgilo, Dunvegan 9.0. JUVENILE HANDICAP. Five farlones.flalma 8.10, Canyon 7.9, Import 7.7, Ennea, Hex 7.2, Lord Desmond 6.12, rente 6.11,! Maungarango, Gate Pah, Isabel 6.10, Verbosity, Handy, Merry Queen 6.7. LIVERPOOL HANDICAP. One mile and a furlong—KHrush 9,5, Maioha 8.4, Demos 7.7, Omahu, Goldsliine 7.6, Moutoa Ivanova 7.4, Hyttus, Rose Queen, Astlnome 6.13. WESTBURY HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Ruddy 9.9, Samarang 8.13, Nursing SisteT S.lO, Tamaroa 5.2, Astertna 7.9, Idleness 7.8, Import 7.3, Restful, Farce, Sycorax r.2, Hatlowvonla, Sprinkle 6.12, Barioycorn 6.10, Student 6.7. CLANDEBOYE HANDICAP. One mile and 55 yards.—Teka. 8.8, First Salute 8.7, Bonnie Heather 8.2, Daytime 7.13, Ermine 7.12, Glentour 6.7. CHRISTMAS HACK WEDHEH HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Matty 9.12, Railand 9.G, War Baby 9.1, Prince Hal 8.10, Sweet Song, Mdutoa Camp 8.8, Fullca 8.3, 'St. Ooier. March On 8.2, Better Luck, Achillean 7.7'. KAWAU HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Waitn.itoa, Arrowsmith 9 1, Croesus 8.13, Maioha 88, Birkenvale,. Ermine, Astlnome 7.7, Lionskin, Admyra 7.5, Philomela 6.10.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. SECOND DATS RESULTS. Dunedln, Dec. 27. The second day of the Dunedln Jockey Club's races was held at Wlngatul to-day in nno weather. The course was In good order. The totallsator put through £33,447 for the day and £60,226 103 for the meeting. Last year only one day's races were held. Results :. MILBTJRN HURDLE HANDICAP. One mile and a half —7 Barrister 1, 1 San Sebastian 2, 3 Take Down 3. Also ran: 5 Hy.'ans, 2 Klrabolton, 4 Wild Filgrlm, 8 Leaping Bum, 10 Grafton Tot, 6 Red Pal B Vociferate. Won by six lengths, a head between second and third. Time, 2.511-5. FBRHHIM. HANDICAP. One mile—B Miss. Camouflage. 1, 5 Bombproof 2, 2 Lady p U £ e !'? r - Aj3 ° ran : 1 Slarllke, 6 Calauria, 1 _ Cannle Jack, 3 Footlights, 4 Premium. • ■ Won by three lengths, four lengths between second and third. Time, 1.30. ALLANTON WELTER HANDICAP, One !m jT° Sc „ dd " c4 Bahr 4 Don Paclflco 2, 6 Thoddeus 3. Also ran: 1 Burrangonfi. 2 G.'sns.hloe,. .8 .John, ilarleycorn, 3 Braid Won by a head, three lengths between second and third. ■' Tlime, 1.4 3-f;. ST. ANDREW'S HANDICAP. One mile 1 Amythas 1 5 Benefit 2. 4 Marianne 3. \ w f r:ove ' 3 Kilkeo - Won "y thW Time. 1.4? etWeen SeCOniJ and hJ AI , H 0 ; 4 K f ? A *f Di!CAP - Six furlongs,—l SentS™" in a i Sea 4 Alf;i<il,s 3. Also ri, „ *1 SartD >™». 8 Herbert iL stoD'5 tOD ' 2 £ ln6,e Roac < 13 orlm •ToUo, 15 ™° • Pas, 12 Heath Lass, 18 Free-, ?f^ C '« v , Stra i hglas3 ' 11 Adellna, f, Reveln- 1 f' fi' - lce Grand, 6 Dilatory. Won by aSd ue'l-^ 1113 bot *'° m S6Cond GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. Six furlonrs 6 Rokelallie 1, 7 Robert. Eell 2. 5 Benefit Lml /'rf 1 I Kllbroean, 2 Mortham, i Redshlre, 1 Cereberus, 8 Orderdown. Won and third. 6 " 1^3 b6tW6en Be °° nil Four furlongs.-l' listening Post 1, G Brown Willy 2, 2 Jaaz Lit.t r r f : u Lash Word > 4 Stoi[ ", 7 Rai & ® ®, Unshoner - , Won by Sll lengths, 49 3 ssecs " second and third, . Time, HANDICAP. Six furlongs—l Radial And 2 Gamecock, dead-heat l, 3 Tra-1 mena o. Also ran: 5 Botanist, 4 Spectual. 1 f !li. Was a ea( *-heat, Tremena being four! Tim "' 1 ' 271 - 5 ' a A.R.C. ACCEPTANCES. . _ _ Auckland, Dec. 27. are a e slollo C w : I CeeP "" ,Ce3 for the serand SALISBURY WELTER HANDICAP.— Mill o' Housewife, All Haft 9.0, flockfleld. Scornful 8.12, Escaped, Nishtraider Motuihl, Kereone, Rialngham, General Advance PONSONBY HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.—Movement 12 2, Explorer 1112 Hrti° o, ® on ? l!10 3 . Rokanul 9.5, Battletide 9.1, Pendoon, Totara Jack, notability CRITERION HANDICAP. Six furlonrs ~ Don, U2 3 ' D " ned '" 8 S) ' Po, » M «.| n.»; , t?i 8,0, Affectation 7.13, Bonnetter 7.11, Lord Kenilworth 7.10, Heatheroote 1 ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Five furlones-l ? M nk 11-3, Hymestra 9.9, Taiamai 9 0 ? l Ei w'i ri s - 4 ' Murlhlku 8.2, Queen Abe.V'Stlss Mimic, 7.11, Trespass 7.4, King Abbe) i.2. Scrap o' Paper, No Mistake, Heathermoon, Emerald Hill, Gatherer, Miss Leslie 0.7 PotiM?* SiS furlo "S3 -Golden I Abbi ??| WAITEMATA HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter.—Archie 9.0, General Stenta Pe ■- noi™ sW' iP\ r ? ce ' JIo «ntain Gold 5.5. Makepeace 8,0 Golden Crozier 7.8, New Zeahnd Hessian i.O St. Carl, Arab King, Isin"a'rcb' Ma Copper, Impudence 6.12. ™»Jreu, Pinal Payments. ISLINGTON PLATE— Hvmcslra 1? r "'2 Rossini 8.2, Bt»gm ' " SOUTHLAND RE-HANDICAPS. ™.= • Invercarglli, Last Nisht. i following re-handicaps have been domeotinir-- fl "' d " r ° f 1,19 Soutlllana TBOT -^ a " a «■ CO, 31b ' Araythas CI,P - Sedd -' 1!a " r ORETI HARNESS TROT.—Maile 48 yards. WAIHOPA I HANDICAP.— Sedd-ei Bahr 71b. bt. > innow has been scratched for nil enjin{foments at the meeting. SYONEY RACES. THE CARRINGTON STAICES. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyrljlit, Received Dec. 28, 5,5 pm. Sydney, Dec. 28 The Corrington Stakes resulted:— Mr. M. Poison's ch. g. Ready Aye Ready, by Wallace—Australia, 0 yrs.. 712 l Cooistone. 8.5 " .> Nauteh Girt, 7.8 i!!!!!!!'.'.!',!",]3 Won by a length. Time, 1.14%! RACING IN INDIA. THE VICEROY'S CUP. Received Dec. 28, 5.5 p.m. Calcutta, Dei'. 20. The Viceroy's Cup resulted: First Filer 1 Roubalx 2, Kingsfare 3. Won by a short' head. There was a dead heat for second, place.—Rauter Service. I

AUCKLAND TROTS. SUMMER MEETING OPENS. Auckland, Dec. 27. The Trotting Club's summer meeting opened to-day in lino weather. There was r record attendance. The Cui) provided a fine race among the three placed Inrses. The Derby vviis won easily by Lady Swlthin. Results: INTRODUCTORY TROT. Ono mile and a half.—lo Native King 1, 2 Wahluepai 2, 3 ItHn Galindo 3. Also started: 5 Maggie Girl, IS Sableca, 4 Nikora, 20. Ron Bon, 1 Malltishury, a Wild Nut, 13 Lady Lonsdale, 7 Mlntonetto, II) King Edward, I! Luna Dillon, 17 Lord Roberts, 11 Tlinbell, 15 Wolcunie South, 18 My Junior, 8 Sandy Patch, 15 Marbio Hall, 12 Speculator. Won by three lengths, five lengths botwecn second and third. Time, 3 40 3-5. DECEMBER HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—2 Mint Boy 1, 1 Temple 2, 11 Treanac 3. Also started: 4 Ngahere, (t Profiteer, 7 Nita Bell, 3 Robert Dillon, 5 Mykot, 9 Tim Wilkin, 10 Jewel Fashion, 6 Ena Bell, 12 Albert Patch, 13 Camille. Won by a length, two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 3 40. AUCKLAND TROTTING CUP. Two miles. —6 Nora Creina. 1, 2 Colenut 2, 4 Gold Girl 3. Also started: 9 Oruarangi, 7 Wlilst, 5 Hal Junior, 3 Dean Dillon, 11 Whispering Willie, 1 Lord Rose, 8 Asturlo, 10 Copprlclo. Gold Girl soon assumed the lead, followed by Oruarangi and Nora Creina. The latter ran, into second place the flrst time round. At the back of the course In the last round Nora Creina took charge, and going on, won comfortably by five lengths. Colenut beat Gold Girl down the straight for second place by a length. Hal Junior was fourth. Time, 4.38 2-5. ROWE HANDICAP. Two miles.—l Bluewood 1, S Wonderland 2, 9 Billy Parole 3. Also started: 3 Lobster, 2 Peter McMillan, 10 Kirlkiroa, 8 Overrate, 7 Rio Grande, 5 Gold Boy, 4. Hint. The first and second horses trotted in that order all tho way. Won by a length and a half, Are lengths between second and third. Time, 4.45 4-5. GREAT NORTHERN TROTTING DERBY. One mile and a half.—l Lady Swithln 1, l Mllda Pointer 2, 3 Oratorio 3. Also started: G Wildwood Direct, 6 Guinea, 4 Whakatans. Mllda Pointer began quickest and established a Rood lead in the flrst two furlongs. Lady Swlthin drew level at the sis furlongs, and going ahead won easily by eight lengths, twenty lengths between second and third. Time, 3.35 3-5. PAR NELL HANDICAP. Two <miles.~« Atjsk:and Girl 1, 5 Grattan Chimes 2, 3 Bronze Patfh 3. Also Btaried: 7 Lena Patch, 4 Blackthorn, 1 Our Girl, 2 King Capitalist. Won by six lengths, the third horse six lengths away.. Time, 4.512-5. GREAT NORTHERN HANDICAP. Ono mile. 9 Comedy Chief 1, 4 Peter Mae 2, 5 Prtnzofa 3. Also started: 1 Dandy Chimes, !} Ramatlara, 6 Trooper Dillon, 2 Dorothy Dimple, 8 Asturio, 7 Eccentric, Won by two and a half lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 2.40 2-5. ST. HELIER'S HANDICAP. One mile.— 3 Kempsey 1, 0 Albert Patch 2, 5 Mt. Albert 3. Also started: 1 BigTimist, 9 Ladv Burlington, 2 Prize Pearl, 8 Poarl d'Or 19 Hymen, 11 Manuka Park, 4 Kewple, 7 Huon Grattan. Won by a neck, two and a half longths between second and third. Bigamist was fourth. Time, 2.25. WESTPORT TROTS. THE OPENING DAY. Westport. Dec. JT. The Westport Trotting Club was favored with beautiful weather and a record attendance for the opening day of the midsummer meeting. Tho sum of £8276 10s was put through the totallsator, compared with £GO3S for the oneday meeting last year. Results:— MAIDEN HANDICAP. One mile.—4 Ruth Hall 1, 1 Young Ivy 2, 5 Wairoa Bell 3. Also started: 2 Colcdrift. 6 Revoila, 3 Heirloom. Won by a length. Time, 2.43 2-5. TEIvAHA HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—3 Marvolo 1, 1 Stella Ashley 2, li Collntraiver 3. Also started: 2 Arran Lad, 4 Maud Allerton, 10 Red Peter, 10 Rosle L., 9 Wee George. 7 Little John, 5 Wireless, 9 Conamore, II Anneaux Dor. Won by a length. Time, 3.44 2-5. BULLER HANDICAP TROT. Two mile 9. 1 Bob Dillon 1, 2 Marie Lloyd 2, 7 Carol 3 Also started: 6 Suddlte and Henry Tracey (coupled), 5 Young Dillon, 4 Orange Pippin, 3 Wee Winnie. Won by two lengths. Time, 4.50 4-5. SBDDONVILItE HANDICAP. Ono mile and a half —3 Princess Huon 1, 1 Neut 2, 4 Harold Huo 3. Also started: 2 Maud Allerton, 6 Miss Wildwood, ti Rosle L, 5 Mercadante. Won by two lengths. Time, 3.56 2-5. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Two miles. —1 Nlghtborn, 1, 3 Marietta 2, 7 Collittraive 3. Also started: 4 Billy Ashley, 5 Arran Lad, 2 Peter Jackson, G Little John. Won by two lengths. Time, 3.14 1-5, DENNISTON HANDICAP. One mlle.-l Carol 1, i Woodland, Rose 2, 8 Prince Huon 3 Also started: C Roosevelt, 5 Dick B 6 Prince Huon, 4 Golden Pippin, 3 Lita. Won by three lengths. Time, 2.24 2-5. ADDISON HANDICAP.—2 Neut 1, 4 Myrtle Leaf 2, 1 Henry Tracey 3. Also started: 3 Princess Huon, 6 Ruth Hall, C Pevolia, 5 Don't ""'laN W ° n by tV '° !e " Eth:! ' Tlme ' STOCKTON HANDICAP Two miles-1 Nash. 1, 3 Neverwlll 2, 4 Wairoa Bell 3. Also started: 2 Annie's Dream. Won by a length, ASHBURTON TROTS. Ashhurton, Dec. 26. The weather was wet, but the attendance was good. Tho totallsator figures were £5\,331 against £16,383 last year Results:— TRIAL HANDICAP.—4 Winnie G. 1, 2 Florence la Badle 2, 3 Miss Edith 3. Won by half a length. Time, 3.40. MITCHEM HANDICAP.—I Mararna Girl 1, 3 Arcadian 2, 2 Simple Peter 3. Won by several lengths. Time, 3.52 4-5, ASHBURTON CUP.—II Vlco Admiral 1, 1 Hannah M. 2, o Minston 3, Won by a length. Time, 4.45. AMATEUR HANDICAP.—I Florence la Radio 1, 7 Rainbow 2, 2 The Dingo 3 Won by several lengths. Time, 3.5 2-5, McLEAN HANDICAP.—4 Will 0" the Wisp 1, 8 Sir Gavin 2, 6 King Star 3. Won by twelve lengths. Time, 2.58 3-5. BOXING DAY HANDICAP-3 All Bell 1 1 I Prank Tracey 2, 7 Proud Spring 3. Won by a neck. Time, 3.13-5, PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP.—S Drngoon Jnr. 1, 3 Succory 2, 2 Mangatul 3. Won by half a length. Time, 5.18 3-5. TRIAL HANDICAP.—2 Legacy 1, 1 Breadelbane 2, 3 MI3S Havoc 3. Won easily. GORE TROTS. m , Gore, Dec. 26. The Gore Trotting Club meeting was held In showery weather. The totallsator lmnd.ed £14,246 10s as against £12,345 last April. Results NOVICE HANDICAP.—I Malle 1. 2 O'clock 348 j* 1 ?" 5 Wll " <lce 3 - Woll by «■ length. Time, MATAURA HANDICAP.—2 The Squire 1 3 St. Peter 2, 1 Kola Bell 3. Won by three lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, 5.11 2-5. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP.—4 Neatta 1 10 Biddy Trace 2, 1 Eros 3. Won by 'four lengths. Time, 3.43. TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP.—3 Barooga 1. 2 Indra 2, 4 Wallacetown 3. Won by a length. Time, 4.50 3-5. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP.—I Dora Derby 1 3 Elheldonua 2, 5 Papeete 3. Won by two lengths. . Time, 2.21. CROYDON HANDICAP.—9 Preludlce 1. 3 Syndicate 2, 1 Strayehlld 3, Won by two lengths. Time, 3.49, WAIMEA HANDICAP.—I St. Mihiel 1 4 Mallco 2, 2 .lolly Major 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 5.32-5. FINAL HANDICAP.—4 ltothcliffe 1, 2 Indra -, 9 Rangltata Lass 3. Won by Iwo lengths Time, 2.57 2-5.