SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 January 1921, Page 3

SPORTING.

i STRATFORD RACES. CONCLUDING* DAY’S RESULTS. I - A RECORD GATHERING. The Stratford Racing Club’s annual meeting was concluded yesterday in beautiful weather, and there was another very large attendance. In this respect the club ■ has easily established a record, for the gate takings on the first day this year exceeded those of both days last year. Sport again proved very interesting, the finishes being remarkably close, a tribute* to the work of Mr. W Russell, who framed the handicaps for the second day. His work kept investors busy throughout the day sorting out the winners, only one first favorite saluting the judge. As on the first day, Mr, Morse despatched his fields well, whilst Mr. J. R. L. Stanford, in the judge’s box, hoisted the numbers with his usual promptitude. During the running of the first race Lady Pat fell, and her rider (Conway) received a severe shaking. Mr. Gordon, stipendiary steward, was present, and not being satisfied with the riding of Walton during the Lowgarth Welter, had an enquiry, with the result that L. Manson, the rider, was severely censured for keeping the horse so far back. The totalisator handled £40,047 10s during the day, making a total of £81.307 for the two days, as compared with last year, an increase of £lBO6. Details of the racing are:— CARDIFF HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs., second horse 30 sovs and third 15 sovs. from the stakes; 7 furlongs. 1 Mr. D. Stockman’s ch g Master Curran, aged, by Master Soult—Biddy Curran, 7.12 (Anderson) 1 5 Thomason and Fantham’s b g Crystal Palace, 6yrs, by Husbandman—Lady West, 7.3 (E. Pine) 2 3 Mr. Jas. Frederic’s b f Maropa, 3yrs, by Martian—£l rand Opera, 7.10 (L. George) 3 Also started: 2 Piro Piro 8.3 (J. Hockley), 4 Lady Pat 7.0 (Conway), 7 Skylight 7.0 carried 7.1% (Cochrane), and 6 Patrogun 7.0 carried 7.4 (Rutherfurd). Winner trained by owner. All carded started. Master Curran was best fancied by the public, with Piro Piro also in demand. The favorite justified public confidence by striking to the front from the rise of the barrier and remaining there to pass the post a length in front of Crystal Palace, who beat Maropa for second place by half a head, this pair being close together all through. Lady Pat fell, and Conway sustained a slight concussion. Time, Imin. 29 4-ssec.

TOKO WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs., second horse 35 sovs., and third K sovs. from stakes; 8% furlongs. 7 Mr. J. Priestley’s blk h Mangawa: aged, by All Black—Rose Water, 8.1 carried 8.7 (Cochrane) 1 1 Mr. A. J. Peachey’s b h Warrawee, syrs, by Wolawa—Musette, 9.13 (McCarten) 2 6 Mr. W. Thompson’s cb g Riki, 6yrs, by Gold Circle—Lady Arrowshot, 8.3 (Holman) 3 Also started: 5 Seasprite 8.12 (Goldfinch), 2 Trombone 8.8 (O’Shea), 3 Vagrancepieee 8.2 (C. Cotter), 4 Belle Noir 8.2 carried 8.6 (Lowe), and 8 Country Air 8.0 (H. P. Hunt). Winner trained by owner. The eight carded saddled up. The public went solidly for Warrawee, with Trombone, carrying just half as much, next in demand. Country Air caused a little trouble at the barrier, and was left, the balance of the field getting away in line. Trombone was tho first to show out, and led past the stand from Vagrancepieee and Riki, with the favorite well back. At the half mile post Riki took the lead from Mangawai and a bunched field, and this was the order to the straight entrance. Heading for home, Mangawal went to the front, and stalling off a challenge from Warrawee, lasted long enough to by a short neck. Riki was a head further back third, and Trombone close up fourth. Time, Lain. 52 2-ssec. MALONE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 500 sgvs., second horse 100 sovs. and third 50 aovs. from stakes; 8% furlongs. 6 ’Mr. F. Besley's ch g Marqueteur, 6yrs, by King Mark—Bye Bye. 9.2 (O. McCarten) 1 3 Mr. D. P. Cullinane’s b m Crucelle, 4yrs, by Sigfior—Crucinella, 8.2 (Corlett) 2 2 Mt. W. A. Henderson's b g Scrap o' Paper, aged, by Beaton Delavel—Taureki 8.9 (Manson) 9 Also started: 4 Volo 10.5 (S. Reid), 5 Dribble 8.13 (Goldfinch), 1 Sir Huon 7.0 (Anderson). Winner trained by 0. Cox.

Simon was the only withdrawal, leaving six to face the barrier. A heavy betting race saw Sir Huon a better favorite than Scrap o’ Paper and Crucelle, each carrying over four figures. There was also solid support for the others. From a good start Crucelle, Sir Huon and Scrap o’ Paper were the first to show out, and led the way from Volo, with Dribble last. At the back Scrap o’ Paper ran into second place, and this was the order to the turn for home. Crucelle led Scrap o’ Paper into the straight from Sir Huon, Volo and Marqueteur. At the distance the lastnamed, who had come through on the rails, came with a burst and got on terms with the leader, whom he beat in the last few strides, and gained the verdict by half a neck, with Scrap o’ Paper a. similar distance away. Dribble was dose up fourth, and Sir Huon fifth. Time, Imln. 49sec. MAKURI HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 175 sovs., second horse 35 sovs. and third 17 sovs. from stakes; 1% miles. 4 Mr. D. J. Hughes’ b g Banogue, 7yrs, by Coronet —Sylvia Park mare, 9.5 (Copestake) 1 1 Mr. J. L. Bowin’s ch g Nicomar, aged, by Spalpeen—Natator mare, 9.12 (Howden) 2 7 Mr. W. Harper’s b g Hushman, aged, by Husbandman— Generosity, 9.0 carried 9.1 (A. Ward) 3 Also started: 3 Ngakanui 12.2 (McDonell), 5 Te Toa 11.0 (F. Johnson), 6 Kareao 10.4 (Conway), 2 Diamond Nap 10.3 (West), 8 Marshal Neil 9.11 (Rose), 9 Applaud 9.8 (McGuire), 11 Otter 9.0 (K. Lambess), 10 Sir William 9.0 carried 10.2% (E. Reed), and 12 Silver Paul 9.0 (Bracken). Winner trained by P. Coffey.

All the acceptors faced the barrier. The public sorted out Nicomar as favorite, with Diamond Nap next Ln demand, though there was also solid support for Ngakanui, Banogue and Te Toa. Te Toa, "Bushman and Nicomar led in the early stages front a strung-out field. Passing the stand Hushman went to the front, Nicomar running into second position, with Banogue fourth, Diamond Nap and Ngakanui also improving their positions. Three furlongs from home Banogue was with the leader, and the pair jumped the last obsta, ’ l e together. Banogue outpaced Nicomar on the run home, and gained the verdict by a length, with Hushman three lengths away third. Ngakanui was fourth. Time, 2min. 52secs. NOAERE handicap, Of 300 •»«- horse 60 sots and third 30 sovs. from tte stakes; 6 furlongs. 4 Mr. H. J. Eaves' b g Income, 4yrs, by Guianforte —Pommery, 7.12 (L. Man1 Mr D. J. Goodwin's br c Egmont Park, syrs, by Sylvia Park—Tottie ...... 2 3 Mr G. F. Hardy’s blk m Vermillion, 6 yrs, by All Red—Rose Shield, 7.5 (Anderson) * Also started: 2 Hepta 7.7 (E. Fine), 5 Irapuka 7 4 (Cook). y Wina« trained by W. FiM*

Dribble. Crucelle and Carmel Arch were withdrawn. Of the quintet© that faced the barrier Egmont Park was made a hot order, though there was plenty of support for Hepta, Vermillion and Income. Hepta and Egmont Palk led the way for the first four furlongs, when the hitter went to the front and led into the straight, where Income came with a rattle, and was up with Egmont Park at the distance, and going on won comfortably by a good length, with Vermillion two lengths further back. Hepta was fourth. Time, lunin. 45 2-ssecs.

STRATHMORE HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs., second horse 35 sovs. and third 17 sovs. from the stakes; 5 furlongs. 2 Mr. C. Morse’s by g Jovial, 4yrs, by Merry Moments —Sanguine, 9.5 (Goldflinch) 1 I Mr. I. Lupton’s br g Flying Master, 6yrs, by Sweet Simon—Bell Bine 9.13 (S. Reid) 2 3 Mr. W. Harper’s b m Lady Polly, 3yrs, by Husbandman—Polycaste, 8.1, carried 8.2% (Conway) 3 Also started—4 Wolthea 8.8 (Lowe), 6 Lady Paula 8.0 (Hunt), 7 Tiora 7.12 carried 8.3 (M. D. O'Shea), 10 Gay Patron 7.9 carried 7.5 (E. Pine), 9 Maniaroto 7.9 (S. Cottar), 11 Pouma 7.9 (F. Cook), 5 Festive 7.9 carried 7.4 (Cochrane), 12 Husbandry 7.9 carried 7.7 (Cotton), and 7 Lady Kotiripo 7.9 carried 7.4 (Anderson). Winner trained by owner.

There were four withdrawals, leaving a field of twelve. Flying Master was sorted out for favorite, and carried about a third of the machine. Jovial also carried four figures. Tiora was momentarily prominent, but when the field settled down Flying Master took the lead from Jovial, and this pair raced round to the bend together. Turned for home, Jovial went to the front and won by two lengths from Flying Master, Lady Polly being a length away third, and Festive fourth. Time, lunin 3secs.

LOWGARTH WELTER HANDICAP, of 225 sovs., second 45 sovs., and third 22 sovs. from stakes; 8% furlongs. I Mr. R. Barlow’s b h Prodigal, 4yrs. by Sutala or Danube—Lady Wayward IL, 8.10 (Goldfinch) 1 1 Mr, M. F. Bradley’s b g Simon, aged, by Sweet Simon—Sylvia Park mare, 9.10 (Corlett) 2 4 Mr. R. E. Laurent’s br in Haversack, 3yrs, by Guinaforte —-Iseult, 8.6 (Lambess) 3 Also started: 3 Walton 10.4 (Manson). Winner trained by P. Coffey. Scrap o' Paper, Admiration, Vermillion, 'Seasprite and Trombone were withdrawn, leaving a quartette to contest the stakes. In a heavy betting race Simon was made faverite. Prodig.'f and Walton also carried four figures. Haversack and Prodigal were the first to show out, and this pair held command to the straight, where Haversack held a slight advantage. At the distance Prodigal went to the front, and Simon also put in a claim, a great race ensuing, the trio passing the post close together, Prodigal gaining tte verdict by a head, with a similar distance separating the next two. Time, Imin. 50 2-ssec. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs., second 53 sovs. and third 17 sovs., 6 furlongs. 2 Mr. R. E. Laurent’s blk g Passin’ Through 4yrs, by Gulanforte—lseult, 8.12 (K. Lambess) 1 5 Mr. J. Gleeson's b m Molleen Oga, 4yrs, by Birkenhead—Kitty Mauverin, 7.13 (Manson) 2 I Mf. J. O’Neill’s ch g Quiniro, 3yrs, by Quin Abbey—Kotiropo, 8.1 (Corlett) 3 Also started: 3 Empyrean 8.4 (Goldfinch), II Piro Piro 7.11 (Hockley), 9 Master Curran 7.8 carried 8.1 (H. Hunt), 13 Munition 7.5 carried 7.0 (E. Pine), 6 Veloclform 7.3 (Cook), 10 Valdina 7.2 carried 7.7 (C. Cotter), 4 Complex 7.2 carried 6.11 (Anderson), 12 Alice Montrose 7.0 (Cochrane), 8 Kato (L. George), 7 Interest 6.12 (L. A. Pine), 15 Watercall 6.12 carried 7.4 (Rutjfaerfurd), 14 Klko Kiko 6.12 carried 7.6 (Cotton). Winner trained by owner.

There were only four defections, leaving 15 to face the barrier. In the heaviest betting race of the meeting, Quinfro was made favorite, with Passin' Through and Empyrean also tn demand. Passin’ Through was first out, and led the way from Master Curran, EmpjTean and Qulniro, entering the, home stretch clear of Quiniro. Here Molleen Oga put in a great run, but could not quite get up. Passin’ Through gaining the verdict by half a head. Empyrean close up fourth. Time, Imin. 15 2-ssec.

WAIRARAPA RACES. SECOND DAY'S RESULTS. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Carterton, Last Night. The second day’s races at Tauherenlkau were run to-day in beautiful weather. The atendance was good, and everything went off well. The totalisator receipts were £28.595, making £58,758 for the two days. Results : TAWHAWA HACK WELTER.—Ohiti 1, Prudent Lad 2, Miss Maid 3. All started. Time, Imin. 28 2-ssec. RUSSELL HANDICAP.—Chimera 1, Sweet Memory 2, Dunedin 3. Ail started. Time, 2min 13 2-ssecs. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP.—Matatua 1, Esperance 2, Bitters 3. All started. Time, Imin. 55 3-ssec. *GREYTOWN HACK HANDICAP.—KiIdee 1, Vitella 2, Galore 3. All started. Time, Imin. 13 l-ssec. JUVENILE HANDlCAP.—Dissertation 1, Quest 2, Edendale 3. Scratched: Tommy Bot, Backsheesh. Time, lunin. Bsec. CAMP HACK HANDICAP.—La Paloma -1, Californian 2, Miss Maid 3. Scratched: Bitters. Time, Imin. 42 3-ssec. WAIHENGA WELTER.—Pacific Slope 1, Lady General 2, Penury Rose 3. Scratched: Matatua. Time, Imin. 28 l-ssec.

PIRINOA HACK SCURRY.—Busy 1, Melting Moments 2, Rangiata 3. Scratched: Miss Nanna, Proclamation, Prudent Lad. Time, Imin. J l-ssec.

MARTON MEETING. SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. Marton, Last Night. There was glorious weather, a big attendance, and the going was good for the second day of the Marton races. The totalisator handled £48,377, the total for the meeting being £102,166, against £77„461 last year. Results: — SECOND HACK HURDLES— Hautawa (H. Burt) 1, Ngata 2, Whetoki 3. Scratched: Desire. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 2min. 45 3-ssec. NURSERY PLATE.—Tamatete (M. McCarten) 1, Prince Ferouz 2, Sleeping Beauty 3. Scratched: Lady Nassau. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 1 min. 2 3-ssecs. SUMMER HANHWCAJP.— (L. G. Morris) 1, Nobleman 2, Idle Talk 3. Scratched: Rockfleld, Voluble, Paoanui. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 57sec. ELECTRIC HACK HANDlCAP.—Hallowroz (N. C. Ryder) 1, Waimahoe 2, Vindictive 3. Scratched: Maritza. Won by two aud a half lengths, a length between second and third. Time, Imin. IGsec. HUNTERVILLE HACK WELTER.—FIight Commander (L. G. Morris) 1, Passenger 2, Merry Queen 3. Scratched: Turakina. Won by a good head, a length between second and third. Time, Imin 51 3-ssec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP.—Admyra (A. Hare) 1, Blackmail 2, Inah 3. Scratched: Solfanello. Won by half a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 13 l-ssec. FAREWELL HACK. HANDICAP—Active (W. McCarten) 1, Militaire 2, Black Mark 3. Scratched: War Baby, Flight Commander, Admyra, Notawede. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 29 2-ssec. TUBAKINA WELTER.—Rose Queen (P. Raynor) 1, Sir Fanciful 2, Kipling 3. Scratched: Combustion.' Won by a head, half a length second and third. Tlmsu Imin. 28

AUCKLAND RACES. - CONCLUDING DAY'S RESULTS. GLOAMING WINS AUCKLAND PLATE. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Last 'Night The concluding day of the Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting was lield to-day, in fine weather. There was a large crowd, including the Governor-General. 'Die totalisator handled £115,635, an increase for the day of los. The total for the four days was £511,455 10s, an increase on the four days last year of £75,674. Results:— GOODWOOD HANDICAP, one mile.—Esthonl,li. (McFlynn) 1, Early Dawn 2, Tinopal 3. Also ran: Mangamahoe, Raceful, Canowindra, Ohinewairua, Prince Charleroi, Counter Attack, Windorah, Bute Sorlnd, Sylvan, Monocrat, Anrberine, Explode. Two lengths each way. Time, Imin. 38sec. SYLVIA HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Kick off (Gray) 1, Grotesque 2, Royal Box 3.' Also ran: Winning Hit, Toa Taua, Loyal Irish, Oranga, Naumatere, Unahi. Won by three lengths, a head separating second and third. Time, Imin. 14 3-ssec. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, 1% mile.—Maioha (Gray), and Red Ribbon. (Mackie) dead heat 1, Woody Glen 3. Also ran: Landslide, Winter Wind, Tlgritiya, Molyneaux, Starland, Royal Abbey, Gold Kip, Blue Cross. A great finish. Woody Glen was a neck away. Time, 2min. 7 2-ssecs. ROYAL STAKES, 6 furlongs.—Mermin (Gray) 1, Maunu 2, Rossini 3. Also ran: Cantabile, Weldone. A length each way. Time, Imin 13 3-ssec. AUCKLAND HURDLES, 2 miles.—Khartoum (Copestake) 1, Tenacious 2, Kohu 3. Also ran: Thrace, Oakleigh, Signature, Keystone, Lombardy. A head each way. Time, 3mln. 48 3-ssec.

COUNTY HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Silver Link (McFlynn) 1, Queen Abbey 2, Geoffrey 3. Also ran: Golden Bubble, Hymestra, Miss Gold, Chrysostom, Tlnokaha, Rathlin, Over There. Won by 1% lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 13 1-5 secs.

AUCKLAND PLATE. 1% miles—Gloaming (Deeley) 1, Gasbag 2, Vespucci 3. Also ran: Tenterfleld. Won by half a length, five lengths between second and third. Time, 2 min. 34 3-ssecs.

GREY HANDICAP, 5 furlongs.—Going Up (Dickson) 1, Royal Mark 2, Miss Ellice 3. Also ran : Maid of the Lake, Caricature, Counter Stroke, Queen’s Up, Tl.ekl, Dead Sweet, Canzonet, Clonmel, Emerald Hill, Lord Bruce, Night Time, Loved One, Lady Claureen, Ellie, Narrow Neck, Pagoda, Woori. Two lengths each way. Time, Imin. Isec. NOTES ON THE RACING. (By Wire—Special to News.) Auckland, Last Night. The opening event went to the ex-New Plymouth owned Esthonia, who asserted hamself In tte run home, and cut out the mile in the fast time of 1.38, with Early Dawn second and Tinopai close up third. Amberine was a good fourth. The disappointments were Counter Attack and Windorah. The fonmer simply would not answer the demand of his rider, while the latter was only prominent until the pace was clapped on. Counter Attack has always been considered a moody customer, and there is evidently something in that belief. Bute Sound was out in front for the most part, but Iris light boy hardly suited him.

Kick Off. a son of All Black and Fair Rosamond, simply walked away with the Sylvia Handicap in the straight, and Gray’s followers threw in for a good win. as his mount gave a real indication of the success when he ran third to Royal Box earlier at the meeting. Grotesque, who finished second, is a son of Absurd and Bronze, and is not thoroughly readv, while Royal Box did not saddle up too well.

Maloha proved to in great form again by asserting himself at the close of the Grandstand Ha .dicap, and looked to have the stake at his onercy. However, Gray was taking matters rather easy, and before he realised It young Mackie brought Red Ribbon along near the rails at a great pace, and made a dead heat of it, with Gray a very surprised man. Molyneaux was going along well with the leaders to the turn, but then dropped out. The pace was on throughout, which l was evidenced by the time, 2.7 2-5.

As was generally expected, Mermin carried his unbeaten record a further stage by accounting for the, Royal Stakes, being out in front practically throughout, to win from Maunu, Rossini and Humbug in order. The Hawk was missing owing to some unaccountabk internal ailment, which may prevent him from being persevered with for some little time.

Silver Link proved herself a great mare when she won the County Handicap with 9.10 on her back. Queen Abbey came with a great rush over the last bit, and it looked as if she must have won had she been better Dlaced from the. start. She just cut Geoffrey cut of second money, while Miss Gold was fourth. Tinokaka and Golden Bubble were the early leaders. The totalisator . oney waa held up owing to a protest, but the placi.tgs cf the judge were ultimately left alone. Gloaming aliowed Tenterfield and Gasbag to carry on the running in the Auckland Plate for the most part, when he came on and added another 700 sovs. to his record in his usual style, while Gasbag netted 200 and Mr. Greenwood the 100 for third with Vespucci. The running proved that Gasbag was rightly entitled to the Derby honors over Vespucci.

A big field lined up for the Grey Handicap, which proved a good thing for Going Up, another of Absurd’s stock. The winner is another of Arrowsmith’s stabflt) conrpanionsv and after a furlong she assumed command, and was never headed, running the five furlongs in Imin Isec. Royal Mark was second, and Gray’s mount (Miss Ellice) third. Emerald Hill (O'Shea’s mount) was fourth. She got all the worst of the early running, being badly hemmed in. The winner got through a very attractive preliminary.

HAWKE’S BAY MEETING. ‘ CONCLUDING DAY’S RESULTS. Hastings, Last Night. The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s summer meeting concluded to-day in perfect weather. The attendance was very large. The amount put through the totalisator was £33,268, compared with £36,780 for the second day last year, a decrease of £3512. The grand total for both days was £67,820, compared with £72,758 for the last summer meeting, a decrease of £4938. Results: AOTEA JUMPERS’ FLAT.—CrossWords (F. Cross) 1, Signysian 2, Grange 3. Also started : General Raven, Manhattan. Won by threequarters of a length. Time, 2min 10 l-ssec. ELECTRIC HANDlCAP.—Tigrinia 1, Klkljii 2, Form 3. Also started: Lady Wolawa, Bacchante, Maungaroro, Pao, Shadow Dancer, Doucalion, Lady Muriel, Flnona, Gate Pah, MayfornL Donum. Houngairia. Won by a length. Time, Imin 14 l-ssec. JANUARY HANDICAP.—Honey Bee 1. Potentiality 2, Mumble 3. Also started: Pretty Mickey. Won by three lengths. Time, Imi;; 20sec. NURSERY HANDICAP.—AnomaIy 1, Chap lin 2, Fuse 3. Also started: Francalse, Crown Diamond, Camid, Reality. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin 3see. NEW YEAR HANDICAP.—Hyttus 1, Aster- i ina 2, Sycorax 3. Also started: Lovematch. { Multive, Athens 11, Ebeipa, Antler. Won by j a length. Time, Imin 54 2-ssec. OMAHU HANDICAP.—MumbIe 1. Lady Sykes 2, Grange 3. Also started: Aphrodisia. Won by a length and a half. Time, imin 42 2-ssec. MATAPIRO FLYING HANDlCAP.—Teraiwhlti 1, Martini 2, Wamba 3. Also started: Larkspur, Earthshine, Ganfboola, Suspicion, Slanter, Hourangi. Won by a length. Time, Imin 14 2-ssec. FINAL HANDICAP.—Tari 1, Woden 2, Parisian Diamond 3. Also started: Marula, Demagogue. . Won by- a length. Time, Imin

GREYMOUTH RACES. THIRD DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. Greymouth, Last Night. Acceptances for the Greymouth Jockey Club’s third day are: RUNANGA HANDICAP, 5% furlongs.-Be-stir 9.10, Bunny 8.1 J, Strelitza 7.13, Goldpiece 7.11. THIRD HURDLES, one mile and a half Master Boris 12.4, War Tax 10.10, Trentham Rose 9.12, Mayunorn 9.10, Eton Boy 9.5, Zela 9.2. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, one mils.—Tiranga 10.2, Castellan 9.3, Tantalus 9.1, High Heels 8.«12, Ahlka 8.11, Rosevear, Cheer Up 8.8, Greekson 8.3, Carnbrae, Lady Middleton, 8.0, Ladify 7.10, Xanthos 7.8, Footlights 7.5. OMOTO HANDICAP, 5% furlongs—Gold Problem 11.3, Comment 9.13, Sleepy Head 9.7, Irish Elegance 9.3, Cheer Up 9.1, Merton 8.7, Bomb 8.6, Bestir 8.4, Tyson 8.3, Gossard 8.0, Royal Dragoon 7.7, Kolyma 7.6, Zela 7.5. BOROUGH HANDICAP, five furlongs.—Castellan 9.12, Koesian 9.10, Sans Souci 9.9, Tantalus 9.8, Benefit 9.7, Perrier 9.5, Recorder 9.1, Rosevear 9.0, Greekson 8.10, Lady Middleton 8.0, Bunny 8.2, Kolyma 7.6. AHAURA WELTER HANDICAP, seven furlongs.—Ahika 10.0, Recorder 9.8, Lady Middleton 8.13, Divorce, Steepholm, Ladify, Tyne, Fabiaco 8.10, Grand Duchy, Xanthos 8.6, Footlights 8.5, Mickey Free 8.3, Black Night 8.2, Pussyfoot, Woodrow 8.0. FAREWELL HANDICAP, five furlongs.— Gold Problem 11.8, Braid 10.0, Comment 9.13, Sans Souci 9.11, Sleepy Head 8.7. Tantalus 9.5, Trentham Rose 9.2, Cheer Up 9.1, Lady Gazeley 8.18, Merton 8.7, Bomb 8.6, Divorce 8.5, Tyson 83, Gosaard 8.0, Royal Dragoon 7.7.

TROTTING. CANTERBURY PARK MEETING. Christchurch, Last Night. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s summer meeting was concluded to-day, in sweltering weather. There was a good attendance, and £50,634 was put through the machine, making a total of £99,967, against £83,861 last year. Results: SECOND AMATEUR HANDlCAl’.—Greystone (J. Richardson) 1, Valkyria 2, Dillon Child*3. Also started: Prince L}-one, Belle Log|n, Ladysmlll, Platinum, Florrle Audubon, Tydol, Imperial Boy, Lady Freda, Lady Trafalgar, Edwin Harwin, King of Lydia, Madam Breshkovsa, Forest Girl, Matchless, Bigwood, Bunkook, Linden. Won by two lengths, fifty yards between second and third. Time, 3min. 37 aec.

PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP.—Merry Bingen (J. McLennan) 1, Sally Dillon 2, Hostage 8. Also started: King William, Marvin Junior, Craicwood, Treasure Seeker, Martma, Peter McMillan, Patard, Parkfleld, Mickey Marr, Succory, Aladdin, Imperial Victor. Won by four lengths, twelve lengths between second and third. Time, 4mln. 56§ec.

PARK HANDICAP.—Jack Arrah (N. L. Price) 1, Vice Admiral 2, Willie Lincoln 3. Also started: Matchlight, Trix Pointer, Sherwood, Rets Peter, Whispering Willie, Capriccio, Sympathy, Legacy, Partner. Won by two lengths, four lengths between second aud third. Time, 4min. 32 4-ssecs.

HORNBY HANDICAP.—Theseus ' (A. Cox) 1, Electrocute 2, Bon Patch 3. Also started; Belmont Chimes, Oliva L., Harold Child, Eruption, Lady Wilmington. Won by two lengths, three lengths bel.veen second and third. Time, 4m!ji. 46 2-ssec.

SELWYN HANDICAP.—AII Bells (E. McDermott) 1, Gleaming 2, Albert Cling 3. Also started: General Link, Willie Lincoln, Lord Minto, Maoriland, Agathos, Emperor, Sungod, Birdwood, Paul Dufault, Legacy. Won by a length, four lengths between s.cond and third. Time, 2min. 46 2-ssecs.

MIDDLETON HANDICAP.—Prince Burlingtan (H. Frost) 1, Th? Gunner 2, Albert Wallace 3. Also started: Silver Shoe, Rewanul, Lens, Watchman. Won by four lengths, the same distance between second and third. Time 4min 43 l-ssec. FINAL HANDICAP.—King Karri (L. Frost) 1, Joyful 2, Duke Whips 3. Also started: Our Chum, Robert Dillon, Cappricla, Huon Patch, Rorke’s Drift, Hayseed, Retreat, Locanda Dillon, Gold Queen, Lord Dillon, Ben Dillon, Bill Brown. Won by three lengths, the same distance'' between second and third. Time, 2min. 15secs. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP.—Pleasant Mount (G. F. Robinson) 1, Admiral Hal 2, Chid 3. Also started: Frank Tracey, Rorke’s Drift, Greta, Joyful, Letitia, Idris, Ouimet, Nabob, Proudsprlng. Won by a neck, a length between second and third. Time, 2min. 15sec. GREYMOUTH TROTS. Greymouth, Last Night. The Greymouth Trotting Club’s summer meeting was concluded to-day in glorious

weather. Th© totalisator handled £17,665, as against £12,429 on the corresponding day last year. The total for the meeting was g£32,516 10s, compared with £24,671 10s last year. Results:

COUNTY HANDlCAP.—Marietta 1, Marvolo 2, Peter McKinney 3. Won. by four lengths. Time, 4min 49 l-ssec—equalling the track record.

RAILWAY HANDICAP.—GoIden Pippin 1, Florence la Badie 2, Leewood 3. Won by a length. Time, 2min 55 l-ssec. DUNOLLIE HANDICAP.—BIoom 1, Emerald Green 2, Whispering Boy 3. Wou by a length. Time, 3inin 19 2-Jsee. GREY T.J.C. CUP—Delta 1, Ruth 2, Half Gladeye 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 4imin 48 4-ssec—a record for the West Coast.

WESTLAND HANDICAP.—Lady Bombay and Alice L., dead heat, 1; Soprano 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 29 2-ssec. PAPAROA HANDICAP.—Lord Lytton 1, Guess 2, Florence la Badie 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 19sec.

VICTORIA HANDICAP.—MarvoIo 1, Luana 2, Daphne Patch 3. Won by a dozen lengths. Time, 3min 52sec. * PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP.—Marie Lloyd 1, Suddite 2, Leewood 3. Won by a length. Time, 2min 17_3-ssec—a record for the course. /