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Taranaki Daily News, 2 January 1920, Page 7

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AUCKLAND RACES. . IHIBD DAY'S RESULTS. .... BOYAL STAG WINS THE DERBY. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night, ror the third day of the Auckland Racing' Club's summer meeting to-day there was flue weather and a large attendance. The totalizator put through £118,544 10s, compared wifk £68,936 on the corresponding day last year. Results:—

FERGUSON HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—l King Abbey (Robinson) 1, 3 Butaura 2, 6 Night Time 3. Also ran: 9 Gatherer, 4 War Tank, 12 Tulpa, 2 Clonmel, 7 Golden Petal, 10 Independence, 5 Golden Crozier, 8 Oak Abbey, 11 Orer There, 13 Marble Slab, 14 Backfire. Won by three lengths, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, 1.14 2-5.

NEW YEAR HURDLES. Two miles.—l Bekanul (Rennle), 1, 4 Entente Cordlale 2, 3 Marconi 3. Also started: 2 Multive, 6 Tenacious, 7 Walkura, 6 Middle Mark. Won by four lengths, ten lengths between second and third. Middle Mark fell. Time, 3.443-5. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP. I'm furlongs. —2 Moortowl (H. Yootj) 1, 3 Wall# 2, I Humbug 3. ' Also ran: 4 Illumination, 6 Lovellght, 5 Arch Margot, 7 Bonnie Mabel. Won by two and a half lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 601-5.

GREAT NORTHERN DERBY. One mile and a half.—3 Boyal Stag (H. Young) 1, 1 Rossini 2, 4 Boss Wreath 3. Also ran: 2 Archie, 5 Canowindra. Rose Wreath led to the distance, where Royal Stag and Rossini headed her, the former winning by halt a length, the third horse three-quarters of a length away. Time, 2.34 3-5.

NEWMARKET HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— 4 Queen Abbey (Glover) 1, 6 Tigr 'lya 2, 2 Gazique 3. Also ran: 3 Hymestra, 5 Talamai, t Miss Mimic, 8 Motuihi, 7 Scrap o' Paper, 9 !To Mistake. Won by three-quarters of a length, the third horse the same distance away. Time, 1.13. RACING CLUB HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—3 Vagabond (Gray) 1, 2 Uncle Ned 2, I Hangamahoe 3. Also ran: 5 Mascot, 8 ■inub and Scornful (coupled), 6 Battle Song, > Bed Ribbon, 7 Dusky Eve, 4 Kllmoon, 10 Blue Cross, 11 Mountain Gold. Won by half a length, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Mascot was fourth. Time, 2.34 2-5.

ELLEESLIE HANDICAP. One mile.—2 Btarland (Deeley) 1, 1 Te Oro 2, 5 Persian King 3. Also ran: 9 Scottish Knight, 4 Glen Cafihle, 8 Phyllona, 5 New Zealand, 6 Actrlce, 7 Hessian, 11 Prince Rnfus, 10 Pencils, 12 Rome. Won by a length, one and three-quarter lengths between second and third. Time, 2.49. GLASGOW HANDICAP, Seven furlongs.— 8 Escaped (Nightingale) 1, 4 Rockfleld 2, 5 Trespass 3. Also ran: 1 Mill of Gowrie, 3 Ohlnewairua, 6 Bitholla, 2 Klghtralder, 7 Tabasco, 9 Kerebone. Won by a head, one and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 1.27.

NOTES ON THE RACING. (Special to Dally News.) t Auckland, Last Night. Derby day at Ellerslie brought another large attendance and the totalisator receipts amounted to £118,544 10s, making an increase so far over last year of £134,300, no less than £237,062 being recorded for the three days far.

The Great Northern Derby witnessed (he unexpected defeat of Rossini, after that strong favorite appeared to have the honors well within his grasp Inside the distance. Rosa Wreath mads the pace right up to the distance, when Rossini had moved up with Royal Stag, who was also In the Tear In the early stages, the pair entering Into the final struggle. Deeley was at Rossini with his hands and heels Inside 100 yards from home, and realising that Boyal Stag might just defeat him, applied the whip to the favorite, who flinched at its application, swerving across the course. By so doing he lost a couple of lengths and when the mistake was realised and Deeley adopted the easy tactics it was too late, for Sir George Clifford's candidate was past the post first by half a length. Bose Wreath was third, only three-quarters of a length further back. Over £IO,OOO was invested on the event, Rossini carrying dose on £BOOO of the pool, the winner returning double figures to his supporters. The difference In the poundage la Moorfowl's favor over Humbug, and the shorter distance, saw Mooifowl's victory In the Midsummer Handicap of five furlongs, the winner being early In front, and Humbug being slow to begin. He got up In the straight, but his Bst. 71b told, and he was beaten Into third place. This pair of two-year-olds will have to meet Bight and Left In the Royal Stakes the latter having a distinct advantage In poundage, an<} If Gloaming starts. Bight and Left may be considered Gloaming's most dangerous opponent, for he was a little unlucky when he finished op second In the Foal Stakes to Humbug. However, Moorfowl's beginning qualities may play a part, though no one will go seriously past Gloaming If started. The racing Club Handicap ended In a great finish with honors to Gray's mount Vagabond over the considered Uncle Ned at the close. Hangamahoe, who finished third, made the pace fast out in front, while Mascot and Kllmoon were handy to the placed horses. The latter may Improve, while Dusky Eve was prominent throughout and can be looked for to do better later. B. 1. Hannon's team accounted for three events. King Abbey hit the front early In the Ferguson Hack Handicap, and stayed there to win from Ruatara, who did not meet with a pleasant passage, and Night Time, who is due for a hack event shortly. Rekanul captured the hurdle event almost from end to end ftom a moderate lot, while Hannon also provided the winner of the open sprint event In Queen Abbey, who got to the front when they settled down, and finally won from the Railway Handicap victor, Tlgritiya, who made a game bid under 9.3. Gazique finished fast in third place after being in a bad position early. A warm favorite in Te Oro was-beaten into second place In the Ellerslie Mndicap by Starland, a candidate from Mr. G. L. Stead's (table, who stayed on well and gathered the coin. A vast amount of money came In support of this son of Nassau and Stardancer, and he should make a stayer of no mean order as time goes on. The rest were • moderate class.

A mild surprise was in store for the Glasgow Handicap, which went to Escaped, who returned double figures, probably because he was ridden by an apprentice. Neither Mill o' Gowrie, Nlghtralder, or Ohlnewairua, the best-backed trio, found place money, Rockfleld and Trespass being in the places behind Escaped, who found the front early and won all out by a head from Rockfleld, who carried a deal of confidence from his connections. Bitholla failed badly under pressure. FOURTH DAY'S ACCEPTANCES.

Auckland, Last Night. The Auckland Racing Club's acceptances are: ROYAL STAKES.—Gloaming 9.7, Rossini 9.2, Silver Link, Affectation 8.11, Murihiku 8.6, Humbug 7.8, Moorfowl 7.2, Right and Left 6.5. GREY HANDICAP.—Persian King 9.3, Night Time 9.1, Gatherer 8.13, Miss Leslie 8.11, Clonmel 8.10, Stammer 8.8, Phyllona 8.6, Oak Abbey 8.2, Advance, Monocrat 8.0, Miss Norval. Forward Lady 7.9, Valley Queen 7.4, Octoplete. Marble Top, Kip Kop, Lord Masterful, Loved One, Merrie Prince, Royal Mark, Sandy McDonald 7.0.

GOODWOOD HANDlCAP.—Bonetter 8.11, Crowhurst 8.0, Bockfleid 7.13, Mullingar, Escaped, All Talk 7.11, Bltholia 7.3, Lady Energy, Te Oro 7.1, Trespass 7.0, Mountain Oold 6.12, Tabasco 6.10, General Advance, Glen Cannle 6.7. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP.—Mascot 8.5, Tinopal 8.2, King Lupin, Gazique 8.1, Lord Kenllworth 7.10, Bed Bibbon 7.8, Bonnie Maid 7.7, Heathercote 8.12, Melee Ml, Ohlnewairua, Makepeace, Blue Cross, Killard 6.7. | AUCKLAND PLATE.—Snub 9.4, Bormia Maid 9.1, Boss in! 8.0, Golden Crozier 7.1 L, AUCKLAND HUBDLES Movement 13.4, Bekanul 12.2, Explorer 11.10, Tenacious 10.3, Marconi 10.2, Entente Cordlale 9.9, Pendoon, B&ttletlde, Totara Jack, Middle Mark 9.0. SILVIA HANDlCAP.—Landslide 8.12, Well Dona 8.8, Potoma 7.7, Wanigan 6.7. COUNTY HANDICAP.—Some 807 11. 9.7, (lusen Abbey 8.0, King Abbey 7.13, Murihiku IA, General Joffre, Heatbermooa 5.7, MARTON RACES. • k ; .< OBATBESS WINS THE COT. Marton, Last Nigfct. For the Marton summer meeting there was splendid weather and a record attendance. The totalisator bandied £41,118, against £33,061 for the one day meeting last year, Results: HBST HACK HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.—4 Endure (Lambess) 1, 2 Hushabye 2, 2 Combustion 3. Also ran: 1 Coldstream, 5 Turpenite, 6 Sartoslu. Won by half a length. No time taken. DASH HACK HANDICAP. Sir furlongs.— 2 Idl* Talk (H. MeCuun) 1, 1 Farce 2, 3

Idleness 3. Abo ran: 5 March Oh, 6 Htipana. 1 Paoanui, 7 Mida, 11) Kawhau, S Belle o' the Camp, 11 Golden Vi. Woa Wa. length. Time L 144-5.

JUVENILE HANDICAP. Four furlongs.—l Raima (A Ollirar) 1, 3 Bestir 2, 2 Demand 3. Also Tan: 7 Hallowell, S Biibie, 10 Bed Bob, 6 Lord Desmond, 9 Metionome, 5 Ceitnisia, 4 Maungaronga. Won easily. Time, 18 2-SSCCS.

MARTON CUP. One mile and a quarter.— I Oratress (M. McCarten) 1, 4 Ladoguer 2, 3 Rose Queen 3. Also ran: 2 PunkC TliC winner led all the way and won by a length. Time, 2.9 2-5.

I/ADIBS' BRACELET. Eight and a halt furlongs.—J Diamond Nap (Mr. A. C. Judd) 1, 2 Hautawa 2, 5 Pomeroy 3. Also ran: 1 War Star, 8 Whetoki, 10 Some Day, 8 Student, 3 Warning, 6 Whakaruku, 11 Desire, 7 Tunatau. Won by half a length. Time, 1.34 2-5. RAILWAY HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—4 Bindle <P. Bayner) 1, 1 80-Peep 2, 7 Gold Problem 3. Also Tan: 2 Ruddy, 5 Kipling, 3 Cooipan, 6 Gayclum. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.12 2-5. NEW TEAR HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—l Fulica (L. G. Morris) 1. 4 Salvaless 2, 2 Mouloa Camp 3. Also ran: 3 Railand, 7 Rajput, 5 Narnur, 8 Coral Queen, 6 Sf. Omer, 11 Regard, 11 Whizz Bang, 10 Pomona, 12 Huarangi, 9 Top Dog. Won by a length. Time, 1.28.

STEWARDS' WELTER. Eight and a half furlongs —3 Hyttus (H. Griffiths) 1, 2 Goldshine 2, 1 ArrowOeld 3. Also ran: 5 Omahu, * Fabrlquette. Woa by a length. Time, 1.59.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Marton, Last Night. The acceptances for the second day are:— SECOND HACK HURDLES. One mile and a half.—Endure 10.8, Combustion 10.3, Hautawa 10.2, Goldstream, Diamond Nap 9.3, Turpenite, Whakarakau, Vigilo 9.0. NURSERY PLATE. Fire furlongs.—Saima 9.9, Bestir 8.3, Demand 7.10, Hallowell, Birkie, Bed Bob 7.6, Quip 7.5, Celtmjsia 7.3. SUMMER HANDICAP. One mile and a distance.—Punka 8.0, Walmatoa, Ladoguer, Goldshine 8.0, Demos .7,12, Omahu 7.9, Arrowfleld 7.6, Fabrlquette 7.0, Ruddy 6.12, Gaycium 6.7.

HUNTERVILLE HACK WELTER. Eight and a half furlongs.—Moulu 9.4, Fulica 8.13, Diamond Nap 8.11, Coral Queen 8.6, Pomeroy 8.5, Whetoki, Whizz Band, Warning 8.0: ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Ruddy p. 5. Idle Talk 8.12, March On, Finkop 7.7, Idleness 7.6, Farce, Hupana 7.5, Mide, Huaranga, Kawhau, Tunatau, Bell o' the Camp, Desire 7.0.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Walmatoa 9.0, Bindle 8.5, Ruddy 7.10, Birkenvale 7.7, Philomela 6.12, Gayclum 6.7. FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Railand 8.9, War Baby 8 7, Fulica, Salvaless 8.5, Rajput 8.2, A'amur 7.10, St. Omer 7.4, Lady Fire, Achillion, Kapitl, Pomona 7.0.

TURAKINA WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Goldshine 9.9, Hyttus 9.6, Omahu 9.4, Blrkenvale 8.13, Ermine 8.11, 8.9, Gold Problem 8.5, Philomela, Hushabye, Combustion, War Star 8.0.

NOTES BY "MOTUROA." MaTton, Last Night. the Marton summer meeting opened in perfet summery weather, the attendance being large and the going first-class. Sweet Tipperary and Hautawa dropped out of the Hurdles, leaving six runners, Gcldstream being sllghtiy the better favorite than Hushabye. Sartosta broke down at the start. Turpenito was first away, but Endure Jed along the back. Passing the stand Hushabye ran up to Endure, and the pair led to the finish, Endure winning easily by three-quarters of a length. Combustion being five lengths nway third, and Goldstream, who fenced badly, being fourth. No time was taken, but your correspondent made it 3.14%. A good gallop Ruddy, Nursing Sister, Black Mart, Rajput, Achillion, and Tunatau were withdrawn from th» Dash Hack Handicap. Paoanui was ■> rery hot favorite. A straggling start saw Idleness and Finkop first out, with l'uranui and Mlda badly left. Idleness Mto the distance, where the field closed up Idle Talk and Farce finished best of the leading division, and were separated by three-quarters of a length. Idleness being a length away third, with Mlda and Paoanui close up next Quip, Bonlbrook, and Marelkura declined their engagements In the Juvenile Handicap and punters were right on the spot with Saima who dashed in front with Bestir. Saima held the lead to the finish, winning nicely by 8 good length. Demand came fast a length further back, then Celtaisia and Birkie. Omahu and Goldshine dropped out of the Cup, leaving only four runners. Oratress finished up favorite, but each of the quartette polled over £IOOO. Oratress was first away and led past the stand from Ladoguer, Rose Queen and Punka, the pace being very slow Five furlongs from home things livened up, but Oratress held her position and won easily bv a length from Ladoguer, Rose Queen being a length and a half away third, just in front of Punka and Oratress. The win was a very popular one, her owner (Mr. Sammy Gibbons) being Marlon's best sport. Mr. Clbbons gave the press a royal time. Scratchings reduced the field in the Ladies' Bracelet to eleven, and War Star and Hautawa were the public choice. Diamond Nan was quickest to find his feet and led Hautawa and a bunched lot past the stand. Diamond Nap was Just clear of Hautawa and Pomeroy along the back, but War Star closed up n earing the bend, and a splendid race home between the five horses saw Diamond Nap beat Hautawa and Pomeroy by half a length War Star, Tunatau, and Student finished neit Warn tag bolted two rounds before the start! Walmatoa, Philomela. Blrkenvale, Ermine Nursing Sister, Samarand, and Farce were all withdrawn from the Railway Handicap, much to the disgust of the double bettors. 80-Peep and Ruddy were the only ones seriously backed but Bindle hopped out In front and won all the way. 80-Peep was lucky to get up 0 j l mce nt ,h 6 homo tura and get 3ecwa3 weU f or four furlongs, but the fast pace set by the winner cracked blm up. 80-Peep will be all the better for the race.

A good field of thirteen sported silk in the New Year Handicap, the Imported Fulica being a warm favorite. Fullcia was in front at the end of a furlong, followed by Moutoa tamp and a strung out field. Fulica was never afterwards troubled, and won In hsllow fashion from Salvaless, who finished fast and beat Moutoa Camp for second money. Railand was fourth.

Me last race only drew five runners, Arrowfleld being better backed than Goldshine and Hyttus. Fabrlquette led Omahu at the start, but Hyttus led Into the straight and won nicely from Goldshine and Ariowfleld, who finished fast.

HAWKE'S BAY RACES. FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. The Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's summer meeting opened to-day in fine weather. There was a big attendance. The amount passed through the machine totalled £35,978, against £20,997 for the first day at last New Year's meeting—an increase of £14,981. Results:— MAIDEN HACK RACE.—2 Guanco (E. MaiiBon) 1, 8 Sycorax 2, 3 Heathersprlg 3. Also started: 8 Mlramar, 3 Red Edna, 11 Strangeways, 7 Ham, 9 Wallflower, 10 Puffer, 13 Loch Dhu, 12 Mokaitam, 5 Cashmere, 6 Ladv Wolowa. A good race. Won by a lone neck. Time, 1.15.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP—4 Gari (L. Goodwin) 1, 3 Dribble 2, 1 Croesus 3. Also ran: 5 Sweet Corn, 4 Hymarty, 6. Hindi. Won easily by half a length. Time, 1.13 4^5. WELTER HACK HANDICAP.—2 Arch Salute (C. Stowe) 1, 1 Pavilion 2, 3 Warrawee 3. Also started: 5 Woodlark, 4 Gotha, 6 Mumble, 7 Patukia. A good race. Won by a head. Time, 28 4-ssecs.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP.—2 Bagdad (L. Berry) 1, 1 Lovematch 2, 3 Pacific Slope 3. Alao ran: 4 Impediment, 5 Cleft, 7 Voluble, 6 Chillies, 8 Eheipa. Won by & head. Time, 2.61-5. ~ OTARA JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP.—! Rfaraetotara (A. Lawrence) 1, 4 Tuticorn 2, 3 Zeus 3. Also ran: 5 Master Moutoa, 2 Prince Delaware. Won by a length. Time, 2.3D. TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP.—I Handy (R. Manson) 2, 2 Verbosity 2, 32 PoJJni 3. Also fan: 11 Hex, 9 Martini, 8 Truthful, 3 Pente, 10 Ennea, 5 Melting Moment, 7 Sunny Smile, 4 Wamba, 6 Gate Pah, 7 Tropical. Won by two lengths. Time, 49secs. FLYING HACK HANDICAP.—4 Makere (LGoodwin) 1, 1 Hepda 2, Z Impost 3. Also ran: 2 Reparoa, 6 Mirk, 5 Lady Kilworth, 8 Bolotama, 7 Mahogany. Won by a head. Time, 1.14 4-5. NEW YEAR HANDICAP.—I Surveyor (R. Thompson) 1, 2 Lingerie 2, 3 Lionskin 3. Also ran: 4 The Speaker, n Vermlllh.n. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.19 4-5. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Napier, Last Night. The second day acceptances are:— OATEA JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP. One mile and a.quarter.—Maraetotara 11.6, Zeus 10.9, Fisher 10.0, Prince Delaware 9.10, Tuticorn 9.7, Sensitive 9,2, Sluralx 9.0.

GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. Six furlonpi. —Sweet Corn 8.9, Early Dawn 7.13, Hindi 7.0. MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP. Six furioncs. —Bed Edna 8.7, Mirk 8.6, Mohnttan 8.3, Sam, Mahogany, Loch Dhu, Btffli, BUvir .Mnnse 8 3,

SUMMER HANDICAP. One mile.—Dribbld 8.5, Lovematch 8.2, Lingerie 7.13, Pacific Slope 7.10, Tresslda 7.5, Lord Muskerry 7.4, Voluble, Palm Oil, Chillies 7.0. '

NURSERY HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Gas Bag, Handy, Vetbosity 8.10, Mountain Chief 7.10, Martini 7.7, Pente 7.5, Ennea 7.3, HA", Melting Moment, Gate Pah, Wamba 7.0. SCURRY HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Hymarty 8.13, Manila 8.8, Guanaco 8.2, Hepta 7.13, Asterina 7.10, Import 7.6, Hotoke 7.2, Lady Kilworth, Fife and Drum, Wallflower, Bolotoma, Mahogany, Lady I'oolawa, Beradotto 7.0. MATAI'IRO HACK HANDICAP. Once round. —Reparoa 8.11, Pavilion 8.5, Woolahra 7.13, Heather Sprig J. 12, Fortunio 7.9, Patukia, Slokatalam, Strangeways, Gotha 7.7. JANUARY HANDICAP. Six and a half furlongs.—Lingorie 8.9, Dribble 8.8, Lionskiu 8 o", The Speaker 7.6, Vermillion 7.0. WAIRARAPA MEETING. FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. Mastorton, Last Night. The Wairnrapa Racing Club's Meeting opened In fine weather. Tile totalisator handled £28,720, compared with £20,093 for the opening day of the March meeting. Results: — TRIAL HACK HANDICAP.—I Barcelycorn (Bell) 1, 4 Timidity 2, 3 Pakaralta 3. Also started: 2 Justification, 6 Ohorere, 10 Bonnie Dundee, 8 Silk Rein, 2 Fair Fight, 9 Hytinus, 11 Connection. Won by a length and a half. Time, 1.172-5. FLYING HANDICAP.—I Chimera (Corlett) 1, 3 SVranee River 2, 2 Aatlnome S. Also started: 4 Matty. Won by a length. Time, 1.13%. FBATHEBSTON HACK WELTER.—I Woody Glen (D. O'Shea) 1, 5 Probate 2.2 Dainty Step 3. Also started: 1 Esperance, 3 Occasion, 6 Dick, 7 Missland, 8 Sir Wal. Wot by half a length. Time, 1.28. CUP.—I Daytime (Olsen) 1, 3 Multaine 2, « Penury Rose 3. Also started: 5 Rose Pink, 2 Hurry Up, 4 OJd Gold. A good race Won by a length. Time, 2.6%.

WARDELL WELTER HANDICAP.—2 Matatua (Bell) 1, 4 Spangle 2, 3 Waika 3. Also started: 1 Royal Exchange, 5 Momac. Woa by a neck. Time, 1.29. NURSERY HANDICAP—I Little River (Corlett) 1, 1 Canyon 2, 4 Fortune Teller 3. Also started: 7 Racefui, 10 Sir Waller, 3 Askari, 11 Rimutaka, 5 Insurrection, 9 Phio, 12 Moja, BLa Palomer, 6 Yivtatlon Won by a length. Time, 48secs. RIMUTAKA HACK HANDICAP.—I Imaritbon (Bell) 1, 2 Woody Glen 2, 3 Willy's Knight 8. Also started: 4 Printe'mps, 5 Occasion, 6 Miss Maud, 7 Lady Lucullus. Won by half a length. Time, 1.41%.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP.—2 Tniraaroa 1, l Arch Lassie 2, S Kiigour 3 Also started: 4 Ohaeronia, 0 Lady Witchet, 5 Sweet Sone, B Restful, 7 Hallovonia, 9 Notawede. Won by a head. Time, 1.13%. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. ■ Masterton, Last Night. The Wairarapa Racing Club's second diy's acceptances are:— TAW AHA HACK WELTER HANDICAP.— Willys Knight, Esperance 8.10, Justiflcatioa, Fair Fight, Mias Land, Silk Rein, Gold Paa, Lady Lucullas, Convention, Maungiraki, Sir Wal 8.0,

RUSSELL HANDICAP.—Daytime 10.0, Asltnome 8.10, Matatua 8.7, Arch Lassie 7.12, Swanee River 7.9, Spangle C.I. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP.—Daytime 9.8, Ilurry Up 8.2, Multaine S.l, Old Goid 8.0, Rc3e Pink 7.8, Imarlbbon 7.3, Penury Rose 7.2.

GREYTOWN HACK HANDICAP,—Tamaroa 9.10, Matty 9.5, Dainty Step 9.2, Arch Lassie 9.0, Swanee Rirer 8.11, Barleycorn 8.0, Probate 7.10, Lady Witchet 7.8. JUVENILE HANDICAP.—Canyon 8.11, Fortune Teller 7.11, Askari, Ifcisurrection 7.4, Vivation 7.1, liimutaka 6.12. WAITANGI WELTER HANDICAP. —Imarlbbon 9.0, lied Signal 8.4, Arlka 8.3, Spanele, Dainty Step 7.13, Chaeronia, Momac 7.7. CAMP HACK HANDICAP —Woody Glen 9.6, , Printemps 8.3, Willy's Knight 7.10, Dick 7.2, Justification 6.10, Miss Maid 6.7. PIRINOA HACK HANDICAP.—Tamaroa 9.13, Matty 9.8, Demades 8.12, Earleycorn 8.3. Probate 7.13, Restful, Timidity 7.3, Hallowvoaia, Pakaraka. 7.1, Tonukohe. Hytlnus 6.12.

CREYMOUTH MEETING. Grejimouth, Dec. 31. There was perfect weather for the first day of the Greymouth meeting, and a large attendance. The sum of £10,325 was put through for the eight races against £6549 10s for the seven races last year. Results:— TRIAL HANDICAP. Jive furlongs.— 1 Greek Son 1, 7 Hokitika 2, 2 High Hee'j 3. Also started: 3 Rlpplngill, 4 Larlssa, 6 Chliburn, 5 Clean Sweep, 8 Rakaia. Larissa caught the tapes. The decision of second place was hooted. Won by a leng l'.. Time, 1.5 3-5 .

PARAOA HANDICAP. Six and a half furlongs.—l Tantalus and 3 Glorify (dead-heat) 1, 2 Tunic 3. Also started: 4 Warfcrm. 9he third horse was two lengths away. Time, 1.24 2-5. GREY VALLEY HANDICAP. One mile.— 4 Recorder 1, 2 Lady Mlddleton 2, 3 Tyne 3. Also started: 1 Nautical, 5 Xanthos. Won by a narrow margin. Time, 1.431-5.

HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.— 1 Arlington 1, 4 Trickery 2. Silver ShieM and Cast Iron fell at the fourth hurdle. Won In a canter. Time, 3.23 1-5. ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a half.—2 Merton 1, 3 Trcntham Rose 2,-, 1 War Tai 3. AI3O started: 4 Tyson, 5 Sleepy Head. Won by two lengthy. Time, 1.91-5. BRUNNER HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— 4 Rosevear 1, 1 Rang! Arobii 2, 3 Warlike 3. Also started: 2 Golden 3Com, 5 Boyal Dragoon. Won by a head. Time, l.lil 3-5. WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—3 Tyne 1, 2 Mystified 2, 5 Bandy 3. started: 7 Con the Shaughran, 1 Heul'uttc, 6 Stray Shot, 5 Ladify. Won by two leagths. Time, 1.30 3-5. PETRD3 HANDICAP. Six and a half furlongs.—4 High Heels 1, 1 Warform 2, 3 Glorify 3. Also started: 5 Furling. Won easliy by two lengths. Time, 1.23 3-5. \ RACING IN AUSTRALIA.

RESULT OF TATTERSALLS' CUP. By Telegraph —Press Assn - Copyright. Received Jan. 2, 12.5 a.m. Sydney, Jan. 1. The weather is fine, but hot. Theie are big crowds at the various sports resorts. TATTERSALLS' CUP—Panacre 1, KeMlford 2, Sand Bee 3. Won by two and a half lengths. Time, 1.39%. Melbourne, Jan. 1.

STANDISH HANDICAP.—BIue Cross 1, Sir Ibex 2, Sinbad 3. Won by one and a quarter lengths. Time, 1.14%. BAGOT HANDICAP—King of the Sea 1, Carriole 2, Colbert 3. Won by one and a quarter lengths. Time, 2.37%.

TROTTING. CANTERBURY PARK MEETING, FIRST DAY'S HESULTS.' Clirlstchurch, Last flight. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club's summer (meeting opened in fair weather. There was l a large attendance nind speculation was brisk, £42,520 IDs passiiiß through the machine, as against £27,581 at last year's ono day meeting. Bcsulta:—

FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP.—7 Bothino 1, 2 Emerald Green 2, 4 Lady Esma 3. Also started: 6 Sherry, 3 Culvevden, 5 Maori Princess, 9 Bon Elect, ly Rouseabout, JO Real McKay, 11 Royal Win, 15 My Boy, 18 Renflle, 16 Lady Lena, 17 White Lupin, 14 Ravensworth, 12 Our Bluey, 8 Match, 1 Peter the First, ll> Franzie Bell. - Won by four lengths, eight lengths between second and third, Time, 3.5b 2*3.

TEMPLETON HANDICAP.—2 Lochnagar 1, 1 Oulmet 2, 4 Hoymetta 3. Also started: 6 Emperor, fl Lord Dillon, 8 Legarty, 5 Imperial Crown, 7 Dillon Eddy, 3 Hutana, Won by a nock, a length between second and third. Time, 3.28.

CHAMPION HANDICAP.—II AgathOS 1, 1 Trix Pointer 2, 2 Cello Sydney Wilkes 3. Also started: 5 Author Dillon, 3 Cathedral Chiracs, 6 Albert Cling, 8 Sherwood, 6 Don Caesar, 10 Moneymaker, 7 Erin's Queen, 4 Minlson. Wfo by four lengths, one length between second and third. Time, 4.33.

LYTTELTOX HANDICAP.—4 Will o' tlf Wisp 1, 1 Hoymetta 2, 2 Cole Bess 3. Also started: 0 Rearguard, 8 Energy, n Idris, f Harold Direct, 3 Vera K. and prince Burllngj ton (coupled). Won by three lengths, sii lengths between second and third. Time 4.47 2-5. STEWARDS* HANDICAP.—7 Thes&us 1, 2 1 Rosie MclCinney 2, 5 Our Goldie -3, Also'. started: 6 Galiclan, 3 Electrocute, 4 Beeswing,! if Ben \Bell, 1 Parkficld. 8 Marvin Junior, 1J 1 Miss Lorna, 10 Cousin Jenny. Won easily, a poor third. Time, 4.55. ISLINGTON HANDICAP.—2 Sashwood 1, 6 Sympathy 2, 9 Mako Mako 3. Also started: 12 Cera Dilien, l Adm&l Wood, 10 SuagcyV

B Rorke's Drift, 11 Sliver Nut, 3 Nancy Stair, 7 Pax, 4 Birdwood, 5 Bundong. Won j by a neck,'three lengths between second andl third. Time, 2.49. RAILWAY HANDICAP.—I Breadalbano 1, 4| Ploasant Mount 2, 6 Joyful 3. Also started: 14 Huon Patch, 9 Lord Dillon, 3 Jack Arrah, 1 11 Cromstall, 12 John Peel, 8 The Linnet, 13 F. E. Bells, 7 Annie Dillon, 10 The Whip, 2 Gold Queen, 5 Miss Havoc. Won by ft length, four lengths between second and third. Tfoue, 2.171-5. AU REVOIK HANDICAP.—3 Lefilia 1, 2 Idi'ia 2, 1 Joan Logan 3. Also started: (! Bundura, 4 Legacy, 5 Joyful, 10 The Linnet, 0 St. Michael, 8 Glad Eye, 7 Gipsy King. IVnu by two lengths, a neck between second and third. Ti%.e, 2.17 2-5.

SKCOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Christchurch, Last Night. Canterbury Park acceptances are:—SECOND AMATEUR HANDICAP.—iMaTvin Chief scr., Wahinepaj, Peter King, Nursery Maid, Silver Prince, Lady's Mill, Mona Vale, Look Out, Indlusia, Bigwood, Mavis, Whitton, Greystono 4secs., Valkyrla, Blue Drift, Tidewatef, Whitebait, Forest Girl, Alcyone, Lady Thelma, Captain Wood 5. PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP.—Mushroom scr., Treasure Seeker 4secs., Ben Bell 6, Chub 7, Beta Rose, Parkfleld, Succory 10, Our Goidia 11, Jaa. Af&ddlson, Sunrise 13. PARK HANDICAP.—Catch Chimes 3er„ Admiral Wood 2sec3., Cello Sydney Wilkes, Trix Pointer 3, Agathos 4, Albert Clink 5, Sherwood 6, Lord Minto, Erin' 3 Queen, Cora Dillon, Vice-Admiral 8, Winstone 9. HORNBY HANDICAP.—Rota Peter act., Imperial Crown 0, Olive L., 7secs., Galician, Gay Wilkes, Electrocute U, Paul Huon, Lady Patricia 10.

MIDDLfcTOX HANDICAP—Captain Stanley scr„ Schnapps 1, Hoymetta, 2, Cromstall 3, Gold Queen 5, Juris, Ergy 8. SELWTN HANDICAP.—CeIIo Sydney Wilkes, Don Caesar Ssecs., Admiral Wood, Cora Dillon 4, Sungod, Agathos, Sashwood 5, Gleaming 6, RorkS's Drift 7.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP—Chid scr., Mako Mako, All 8011, Bundonu, Blrdwood, Breadalbane Ssees,, Silver Nut, Frank Tracey, Pai, lean Logan 4, King Kauri, Admiral Hal, Perfect Day 5. FINAL HANbICAP.—Huon Patch scr., Pltaroa, Mlnston Isec., Rorko's Drift, Nancy Stair, T&marlsk, Ariadne 3, Mahrlnga, Captain Stanley, Lord Dillon, Pax 4, Cromstall, Pack Arra, Pleasant Mount 5. AUCKLAND MEETING. . CONCLUDING DAY'S RESULTS.

, Auckland, Dec. 31. For We concluding day of the Auckland Trotting Club's summer meeting there wa3 a large attendance and fine weather. The track was In excellent condition. The totulisator receipts were £52,2T1 against. £37,711 for the corresponding day of last year. Results:— TAMAKI HANDICAP. One mile and a half. —3 Maggie Girl 1, 4 Wild Lad 2, 2 Rita Galindo 3. Also started: 12 Lady Lonsdale, 11 Klnkora, 6 Mlntonette, 7 Tirabell, 1 Mahuta, 13 Miss Marvin Downs, 9 My Junior, 10 Sandy Patch, 5 Tiki, 8 Speculator, 14 Wahinepai. Won by five lengths, six lengths between the next. Time, 3.51 2-5. PARK HANDICAP. One mile and a half.— 6 Temple l f> 1 Robert Dillon 2, i Mint Boy 3. Also started: 11 Mona Bell, 10 Levrlne, 5 Hykot, 9 Coal Light, 2 Eena Bell', 3 Beausant, 7 Camllle, 8 Albert Patch. Won by half g length and a length between the next. Time, 3 30 3-5. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Two miles.7 Whispering Willie 1, 2 Hal Junior 2, 4 Oruarangi 3, Also Btarted: 9 Huon Grattan, 11 Dandy Chimes, 1 Dean Dillon, 3 Lord Rca», 10 Aaturlo, 6 Steel Bell, 8 Colenut, 5 Cisprlccio. A good race. Dean Dillon led to the straight, where Oruarangi headed him. Whispering Willie and Hal Junior finished very fast, the former winning by half a length, the third horse a neck away. Time, 4.33 2-5. ASSOCIATION TROT. Two miles.—l Hint 1, 3 Wonderland 2, 4 Billy Parole 3. Also started: 3 Klrikiriroa, 2 Overarte, 5 Rio Grande, 11 Blackthorne, 7 King Capitalist. Won by three-auarters of a length, one and a half lengths between the next. Time, 4.45 4-5. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP.—3 Ramatlari 1 ; 1 Hedgewood 2, 5 Agnes Chief 3. Also started: 6 Albert Patch, 2 Prince Child, 4 Wlnestra, 9 Red George, 10 Futurity, 8 Ruanul, 7 Prlnzora. Won by a length, and a half, a length between second and third. Time, 2.18 2-5. NEW TEAR HANDICAP. Two miles.—2 Whist 1, 4 Gold Boy 2, 1 Bronze Patch "> Also started: 3 Grattan Chimes, 8 Lena Patch, 7 Blackthorn, 5 Hint, 6 Auckland Girl. Won liy half a length, seven lengths between the next. Time, 4.38 2-5.

ONSLOW HANDICAP. One mile.—6 Comedy Chief 1, 1 Gold Girl 2, 4 Peter Mao 3. Also started: 10 Dandy Chimes, 11 Hula Dillon, S. Trooper Dillon, 5 Dean Dillon, 7 Derby Dillon, 9 Asturio, n .Eccentric, 2 Cappriccio. A good finish. Won by three-quarters of a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2.141-5.

PREMIER HANDICAP. Ono mile and a quarter.—l 3 Prince Child 1, 6 Milda Pointer and 8 Kempsey (dead-heat) 2. Also started: 2 General Fashion, IT Albert Patch, 0 Treanac, 4 Temple, 15 Jack of Diamonds, T Queen Pirate, 11 Puwhenua, 14 Hymen, 1 Tanetua, 12 Pearl d'Or, 9 O.'en Mavis, 3 KGwpie, 10 Harold Devon, 10 Alf. McKinney. Tancatua, Harold Devon, Albert Patch, and Treanac collided at the slart, and tool; no part in the race. Won fcy a length.. Tlmo, 3.0. TJ.C: MEETING. "Racegoer" (Hawera) writes:—l have been a regular attendant at your race meetings for some years now, and there was onlv one thing worse than the weather of the first day, and that was the way the jockeys' board was run—too slow for anything. Tnranakl being a metropolitan club should surely do better Hoping the hint will be talieu for the next meeting.

[lnquiry into the above matter elicited the fact that the steward who usually controls the board fell ill the night before the first day of the meeting, and the officials had t > depend upon his first assistant, a youth of about 17, who they considered, under the circumstances, carried out his duties very well.—Ed.]

TURF TOPICS. (By "Moturoa.") The recently concluded Manawatu R.C. Summer meeting was unite the most successful hold »n the pretty Awapuni course, and made the notorious Biplane-loomed meeting of several seasons ago look very small fish. The racing track was in perfect condition. Smooth as a billiard tabie, close clipped and green—a fine testimonial to the good work of the club's groundsmen during a trying period. The lawns were equally perfect, while the flower beds, shrubs, and shady trees did much to enhance the beauty of the scene.

It was a smart set congregation of sporting folk, the fair sex in particular being dressed right up to the minute. It was a galaxy of dazzling head-gear; loose, flowing costumes, short skirts, and a generous display of silk hose. Hand-painted stockings, and leather topped boots that would cost a good man a week's wages, wero much In evidence, while one astounding daime flaunted a gold—l almost said wristlet—a gold "leglet" watch upon her shapely ankle! (I could tell you mora, but I see the Religious Editor reaching for the blue pencil).

But after all, despite lis beautiful surroundings, perfect course, and irreproachable management, the Manawatu meeting left several tilings to be desired. The semaphore 13 in the wrong place; the system of chalking up the riders' names in an obscure corner ot' the birdcage, and the even move feeble chalking up of overweights, allowances, etc., in quite another oliscm-i! plane, are all clean out-of-date I would recommend Mr. .7. M. Johnston and his worthy confreres to take a run up to Taranaki, and see liow we do things here. All these tiresome disadvantageous arrangements should bo swept right away, and a semaphore erected in the outside as at New Plymouth,. Hawera, and Stratford, where all nartieuJars are shown on the one structure, ni numerals and letters large enough to bo easily read by both inside and outside patrons. Why the expenditure of a few hundred pounds should keep in the background such a successul club, and a club with a wonderful future, is beyond one's comprehension. Before leaving the subject I would like to remark on the extraordinary large number of Slratford sportsimen attending tj le Manawatu meeting, when they had a race meeting ■in their own province, at. New Piymouih. Of course it. Is every man's business where he goes lacing, but there should lie -some locn l patriotism about ail sport, and it looks anything but sportsmanship to seo office-bearers passing (tree near-by provincial meetings and giving their patronage to more distant' outsido gatherings.

Tho class of hurdlers seen out at Awanunl was very poor, and outside Maraetotara compared anything but favorably with our home jumpers. Gang Awa's sickness on the eve of M 1" ? ee £ ,n 5, was - particularly unfortunate for Mr F. S. Enston, as the black gelding would certainly have won at 2east one of the stick events. Maraetotara won her race in hollow fashion, and she could linve (almost) carried the rest, and won the three races. Hautawa and hail Home aTe good fencers, but. have only one speed. Hushahye and Zeus shaped poorlv and the rest were only "battlers " ■ One interesting exhibit, produced on the i-.second day, was Fisher, tho disappointing son jot Manlapoto and Jsduam. He looked really •.well, and was galloping nicely, when Fier'v .Lass skidded and brought him it "busier " 'iFlsher is in his eighth your, and nt he tus

not secured a. stake since January, 19U, his prospects do not look dazzling. Winter Wind's defeat in tha Palmerston Stakes was one of tho sensations of tha moating, and without attempting to belittle Acres wonderful winning effort, it was quite recognised that the two-year-old was very unlucky. With only 7.2 in the saddle It was madness to hold him bade with Acto (8.8), and try to race such a determined finisher over tha last couple of furlongs. Winter Wind should have been bustled to the front at once, especially as he has the speedy Croesus to carry him along, Strange to say, u two-year-old lias never won the race. This happened in a hurdle vaco during the holidays. A horse came down at a hurdle and was "winded." His rider escaped with a shaking, and while waking his way to the birdcage was accosted by the alarmed owner of the horse. "Is he hurt?" asked the owner in anguished tones. "No, I don't think so,'* replied the disgusted Jock, "I only rolled on him twice 1"

When a jockstor sets himself out to bo sarcastic he takes some beating. A crack horseman was asked to rldo a "dark horse" at a recent meeting, and was advised to "have a few quid on him," as he would "fly" in. Judge his disgust, however, when ho found that the farther they went tho farther his mount fell behind, and when he stopped riding at the home bend the horse was quite two hundred yards behind the field. "What happened?" inquired the owner, when the Jockster eventually reached the enclosure. "Oh, nothing," was the reply, "I think he would have Just about won if he hadn't got chopped out at tho home bendl" Now the owner is wondering why the by-standers laughed.