SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 January 1922, Page 3

SPORTING.

STRATFORD RACING CLUB. FIRST DAY’S RACING. EGMONT PARK WINS THE CUP. The annual meeting of the Stratford Racing Club opened yesterday, when the weather conditions were somewhat unfavorable. The day began dull, but the weather kept fine, enabling a large crowd to assemble. Just prior to the seventh race a very heavy shower fell, compelling the horses to return to shelter, and as it continued more or less till the conclusion of the meeting, it made matters unpleasant for all, and considerably interfered with the totalisator returns on those two races. Though there had been considerable rain during the past few days the going up till the heavy shower was very fair Racing throughout proved interesting. Fields were good and finishes close. The public going on recent form, had a good day, four of the winners being the public choice.

The Stratford Cup produced a neld of seven and elicited spirited betting. The winner proved to be the Hawera owned horse, Egmont Park, who put in a strong finishing run and took the victory from Admiral Codrington and Pine Arch, who were prominent throughout. The win was a popular one, and Mr. D. J. Goodwin; the owner and trainer, must have felt gratified at the reception. Unfortunately it was marred by an incident that might have caused trouble, Egmont Park’s rider (Conway) allowing his mount to bore over before having obtained the requisite two lengths lead. The stewards held an inquiry and decided to suspend Conway for a month for careless riding. The other open event, the Douglas Handicap, was won by the New Plymouth trained gelding Income. The totalisator was controlled by Mr. Silk, of Wanganui, assisted by Mr. P. Skoglund. of Stratford, and the staff handled £30,942. as compared with £41,259 10s for the first day last year a decrease of £lo3'' 10 s - Mr. H. A. Moore, as starter, despatched his fields in the majority of cases well, whilst Mr. J. R. L. Stanford hoisted/’his decisions promptly. The acceptances and the finishes were a compliment to the chib’s recently appointed handicapper (Mr. W. Russell). Mr. Curry, the stipendiary steward, was present and kept a close watch, but with the exception of the incident in which Conway was suspended, found nothing to complain of. Prior to the meeting all the jockeys were called to. gether. when the presidept (Mr. S. Pitt) briefly addressed them and urged on them the necessity of playing ths game and not taking unnecessary risks by at openings that were not there. He also expressed the hope that all would ride winners. The arrangements for the meeting were good, a tribute to the organising abilitv of the secretary (Mr. A. Cole man)’ who was assisted by a capable staff. The catering was in the hands of the Stratford Marble Bar. under the personal supervision of the manager Mr B. Vinsen). and it was of a high standard. The publican’s booth was controlled by Mr. R. Dunn, of Eltham. musical programme was in the hands of the 4th Battalion Wellington Regimental Band, under the baton of Mr R T, Lowe, and their playing was much appreciated. Detailed results are:

MAIDEN plate, of 150 sovs: second 30 sovs; third 15 sovs. Eire furlongs. 1 W. Brown’s bf PRINCESS FRAN 3 years, by Ssn Fran—Star Queen, 8.7 <L. G. Morris) 1 2 W. Lite's be POTOA KING. 2 years, 7.6 (L. George) • • 2 3 T. Lane’s br m RANGIATA, 5 years, 9.0 (I. Manson} 3 Also started: 10 Kellee. 9.0 (C. Edwards), $ Wawreall, 9.® (L- Barnitt). 5 Fran. 9.0 (G. C Young), 14 Sunburn, 9.0 (L. G. Fowler), 8 Dusky Queen, 9.0, carried 9.2 (E- Kendall), 1< Ecuador 9.0 (A. Rowlands), 9 Kllkelly, 9.0 (G. Clarke), 12 Esalt. 9.0. carried 9.0% rL Lewer), 15 Packman, 9.0, carried 9.1% (Hamilton). 13 Liberal Lady, 7.6 (A. E. Down--7 Merry Knight. 7.6 (M. Conway). 11 Sophroala, 7.6, carried 7.9 (W. E. Pine), 4 Wm Mickey. 7.6 (S. Anderson). Winner trained by H. Rayner. There were eleven scratchings, leaving sixteen to face the barrier. Of these Princess Fraa was made favorite, with Potoa King close up Rangiata being the only other to carry much support. The public proved right. From a Straggling start Potoa King was quickest om and ied the way to the turn from Princess Fran and Rangista. Once turned for home Prlaeess Fran went to the front and won comfortably by three lengths from Potoa King, -with Rangiata a similar distance away third and Fran a long way back fourth. Time, Imin ff2*ssee.

TARIKI WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 175 sovs: second 35 sovs and third 17 sovs. Bgven furlongs. 1 M. Hartigan s br g SKYLIGHT, 4 years, by Campfire —Hinerangi, 8.11. carried 8.4 (W. E. Pine) 1 8 T. PeapeU’s b g VELOCIFROM. 5 years, 16.9 (G. Clarke) 2 « J. Fryer’s ch g ARDATH. 4 years. 9.1 * (C. Edwards! 3 Also started: 4 Interest. 9.1. carried 8.8 (O. MeCarten), 2 Great Form, 8.12 (M. D. O’Shea), J Alice Montrose, 8.9. carried 8.2 (M. Conway), 5 Semper Idem, 8.7 (L. A. Barnitt), 8 Huiroa, 8.7 <C. France). Winner trained by O. Cox. There were six withdrawals, leaving eight starters. Skylight was made a warm order, carrying over four figures. Great Form was also solidly supported, while there was good moaey for Velociforni and Interest. Skylight was quickest out, and led the way along the back from Veiociform and Interest, with Semper Mem close up. Skylight showed the way to the straight, where Veiociform put In a chalteage. but in a great run home Skylight maintained the advantage, and passed the post a head to the good, with Ardath two lengths away third and Interest fourth. Time, Imin 31 3-saec. STRATFORD CTP HANDICAP (open), of 700 sovs, wond 14e sovs and third 70 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 8 D. J. Goodwin’s br g EGMONT PARK, g years, by Sylvia Park—Tottie. 8.1 (M. Conway) ••••• 1 1 F. J. T-ywr’s ch g ADMIRAL CODRINGTON, 5 years. 8.3 (C. France) ... 2 2 A. N. Gibbons’ bg PINE ARCH, 4 years (L. Manson) 3 Also started: 7 Volo, 9.6 (O. McCarten), 4 Marqueteur, 9.2 (G. Clarke), 5 Stork, 8.1 (M. Conway), 6 Armorel, 7.0 (L. A. Pine). Wisner trained by owner. There were seven defections including Tamt-a-Boa and Cruceile, leaving seven to face the barrier. In a great betting race Admiral COdrington was made favorite, carrying about £209 mere than Pine Arch, and each carried wen over four figures. There was also solid support for Egmont Park. Egmont Park was «nddkest to move, and led into the straight the first time from Armorel and Admiral Codrlngton. Passing the stand Pine Arch ran to the front and had a lead of a couple of lengths at the seven furlongs from Admiral Codrington, with Armorel third and Stork fmirth At the five furlongs Admiral Codringtoa ran up to the leader and the pair raced to the turn on terms. Here Pine Arch dropped back, and Egmont Park, who had come fast.

was bandy to Admiral Codrington as they turned for home. A great race ensued. Egmont Park, under pressure, headed the leader at the duuaca and b-**d in. compelling Admiral Cod-

rington to come on the outer. Going on, Egmont Park galnd the verdict by a length and a half—a popular win. Pine Arch was two lengths away third and Marqueteur fourth. Time, 2mn. 11 3-ssec.

OHURA HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 200 ’ sovs.; second 40 sovs. and third 20 sovs. One anile and a talf. 2 R. Brough's br g FIBRE, aged, by Fontenoy—Game Chick, 9.9 (A. E. Tricklebank) / J 6 A. A. Fantham’s blk g ELDENHOLM, 5 years, 9.0, carried 9.1% (A. Hamilton) 2 3 M. Bradley’s b g SIMON, aged, 12.9 (P- Webby) 3

Also started—l Prodigal 10.12 (N. K. McDonell), 5 Halcyon 9.10 (A. Rutherford), 6 Kato 9.0 carried 9.3 (W. H. Copestake), 7 Naughty 9.0 carried 9.13% (J. Barrett),’ 8 Erin’s Isle 9.0 carried 9.6% (P. McQueen), 9 Marthon 9.0 (L. Lewer). Winner trained by owner.

Scratchings reduced the field from fifteen to nine. Prodigal was made a good favorite, carrying nearly two hundred more than Fibre. Simon and Eldenholm were the only others to be supported. Marthon was the first to negotiate the initial obstacle, with Fibre and Eldenholm close up. Eldenholm soon ran into second berth, and passing the stand the order was Marthon, Eldenhotan, and then came Erin’s Isle and Fibre together. Leaving the straight Eldenholm took the lead and showed the way along the back from Marthon, Fibre and Brin’s Isle. Three furlongs from tome Fibre went to the front and was never headed, scoring by two lengths from Eldenholm. with Simon, who finished fast, three lengths further back and Kato fourth. Time, 2min. 51 4-ssec. DOUGLAS HANDICAP (Open), of 350 sovs.; second 70 sovs. and third 30 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 F. Andrews’ b g INCOME, 5 years, by Gul an forte—Pommery, 7.12, carried 7.5 (S. Anderson) 1 5 E. George’s blk g HIPO, 3 years, 7.2 carried 7.4% (L. George) 2 2 H. L. Spratt’s b m IN AH, 8.7 JL. Morris) 3

Alio started—4 Simonides 8.7 carried 8.8% (L. Manson), 3 Amber Tips 8.7 (G. C. Young), 6 Voluble 7.0 carried 6.7 (C. Edwards), 7 Leitlifleld 6.13 carried 6.7 (L. A. Pine). Winner trained by P. Johnson. Mixture and Mockery were the only defections, leaving seven starters. In a good betting race Income was made a better favorite than Inab, each carrying four figures. Amber Tips was also solidly supported. Inah was quickest out, followed by Simonides and Income. The latter ran quickly into second berth, and after a couple of furlongs was on terms with the leader, with Amber Tips and Hipo next. At the turn Income went to the front and entered the home stretch just ahead of Inah and Amber Tips. Hipo put in a great run half way down the straight, but Income was able to stall him off and won by a neck. Inah was placed third, a head away, and Amber Tips fourth. Time, Imin. 15 3-ssec.

MIDHIRST HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; second 40 sovs. and third 20 sovs. Eight and a half furlongs. 2 J. Harle’s ch f ERIE, 3 years, by Nas- • sau—Mountain Dream, 6.11 (C. Edwards) 1 6 O. Cox’s br g SUNNY JIM, 4 years, 8.3 (W. E. Pine) '. 2 4 J. J. Peachey's b g WARRAWEE, 6 years, 9.1 (A. Rutherford) 3 Also started—3 Sir Huon 8.9 (L. George), 1 Muraahi 8.9 including 51b. penalty (S. Anderson), 5 Master Mick 7.8 (L .A. Pine), 7 Crystal Palace 6.13 carried 7.6. Winner trained by C. Jackson.y There were fourteen leaving a : field of seven. Muraahi was made favorite, carrying over four figures, with Erie, Sir Huon and Warr a wee next in demand. Sunny Jim was quickest to move and led the way along the back from Sir Huon, Crystal Palace, Warrawee and Master Mick. Five furlongs from home Erie (moved up, and at the bend took the lead, with Master Mick second, whilst Sunny Jim dropped back to fourth. Erie led into the straight, and going on won by a head from Sunny Jim, who came again in the straight, and Warrawee was half a length away third. Crystal Palace Fourth and Sir Huon fifth. Time, Imin. 52 3-ssec.

MAHOE WELTER HANDICAP, of 250 sovs.; second 50 sovs. and third 25 sovs. Seven furlongs. 2 F. S. Bluett’s br g KARBAO, 6 years, by Mania pot o—St. Clements mare, 9.5 (G. Clarke) 1 1 Gomer and Laurent’s blk g PASSIN’ THROUGH, 5 years, 9.3 (L. S. Morris) 2 3 W. Liles ch g MISTI AN, 5 years, 8.10 carried 8.3 (L. George) 3 Also started —4 Malingerer 8.13 carried 9.1 (N. K. McDonell), 5 Festive 8.9 carried 8.2 (W. E. Pine), 6 Tirana 8.9 (L. Manson). Winner trained by owner. Of the ten carded six faced the barrier. Passin’ Through was backed as if ,he could not lose, carrying more than the next favored pair, Kareao and Mistian together. The race was run in the rain. Kareao led throughout and won by a length and a half. Malingerer being his nearest attendant in the earlier stages. Entering the straight Mistian ran into second place, but in the run home was beaten by Pastin' Through by a neck for second money. Festive was fourth. Time, Imin. 37sec.

RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 200 SOVS.; second 40 sovs. and third 20 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 F. J. Lysnar’s o c CORRESPONDENT, 4 years, by Gazeley—Communique. 7.11, carried 1.1154 (C. France) 1 8 F. H. Peirce’s b g PETUNIA, 4 years, 7.6, carried 7.7 (G. C. Young) 2 9 H. Spratt’s br g ROMAN, 3 years, 7.10, carried 7.3 (L. A. Pine) 3 Also started—7 Big Push 8.3 (W. E. Pine), 3 Savory 8.2 (M. Shore), 2 Mockery 7.13 carried 8.3 (L. G. Morris). 5 Pouma 7.6 carried 7.1 (S. Anderson). 6 Maniania 6.12 carried 7.0 (L. George), 4 Sir Burnett 6.12 carried 6.13% (A. E. Downing), 10 Lady Pat 6.10 carried 6.7 (C. Edwards), 11 Lady Faa 6.10 carried 6.13 (A. Rowlands). Winner trained by H. Hickey. The scratching pen was busy, the field of thirteen being reduced to eleven. Of these Correspondent was made favorite. Mockery and Savory being next in demand. Mockery was the first to show out, followed by Roman. The latter took the lead after a furlong and raced found With Maniania and Pouma as his nearest attendants. Pouma turned for home first, but Correspondent .put in a great run down the straight and gained tte verdict by a bare length from Petunia, who beat Roman by a neck. Mockery was fourth. Ttane, Imin. 23sec. Savory was left at the post.

STRATHMORE HACK HANDICAP; 175 sovs; five furlongs.

COUNTY HACK HANDICAP 175 sovs; six furlongs.

MARTON MEETING. FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. RED 808 WINS THE CUP. Marton, Last Night. For the first day of the Marton races to-day there was fine weather and a large attendance. The going was a ylfle holding. The totalisator handled £39,660, against £53,789 on the corresponding day last year. Results:

FIRST HACK HURDLES; one mile and a half.—Banogue (W’est) 1, Pariform 2, Spook 3. Scratched: War Loan, Nlcomar, Rekapoto. Macdonald, who was suffering from the effects of a recent accident, was unable to ride Temalre, which was scratched after weighing. Tarquin fell, Lee sustaining slight facial injuries. Won by fifteen lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, 2tnin 51 TRIAL HACK RACE; five furlongs.—Whiritas (M. McCarten) 1, Pam 2, Haeremoana 3. Scratched: Liskanar, Legato, Cochineal, Gold Snip, Pada, Bonnie Rill, Panther, Martulla. Won Jjy half a length, a length separating second and third. Time, Imin ssec.

JUVENILE HANDICAP ; five furlongs.—Ares (Bagby) 1, Enthusiasm 2, Pirouette 3. Scr.: Valerie, Pillage, Mountain Signal. Won by half a length, a neck separating second and third. Time, Imin 3 3-ssec.

MARTON CUP; one mile and a quarter.— Red Bob (Wheeler) 1, Ngata 2, Callaghan 3. Scratched: Marqueteur, Admiral Codrington, Strategy, Rose Wreath, Martial Dawn, Moutoa Ivanova. Won by two lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time: 2min 10 3-5 sec.

DASH HACK HANDICAP; six furlongs.— Triboulet (Stevens) 1, Klkini 2, Passionless 3. Also started: Bestir, Merry Queen, Yankee ’Dan, Coolpan, Mida, Demades, Demoness. Won by two lengths, four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. 14 3-ssec.

RAILWAY HANDICAP ; six furlongs.—Kinsem (M. McCarten) 1, Waimatao 2, Birkie 3. Scratched: Tigrinia, Tommy Rot. Won by a neck, two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 15sec.

NEW YEAR HACK HANDICAP; seven furlongs—Hallowroz (H. Ryder) 1, Equitable 2, Submerge 3. Scratched: Kula, Creme de Menthe, Muraahi, Lady Kotiripo, Bonibrook, Khartoum, Released. Won by a neck, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 31sec.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP: seven furlongs.— Princess Pat (C. Stevens) 1, Borealis 2, Detroit 3. Also started: Prince Martian, Ruddy, Helen Rufus. Won by half a length, a neck between second and third. Time, Imin 30 sec.

NOTES ON THE RACING. (By "Moturoa”.) Marton, Last Night. The Marton races opened in overcast weather, but a strong, drying wind made the course perfect, and the racing was interesting and the attendance large. Taranaki was not strongly represented, but Banogue won and Pirouette ran third. Racing opened with the hurdles. Spook being strongly fancied. War Loan" was withdrawn owing to inability to secure a rider. Temaire did the preliminary, but McDonald's injured arm gave out, causing another scratching. Spool: led from a good start, but jumped badly and quickly fell back. Banogue led Pariform passing the stand and along the back cleared out, winning easily. Spook was a fair third and Springtide fourth. Tarquin felL Whiritas was backed as if the trial race was all over, Pam being the only other seriously supported. Whiritas bopped out first, followed by Golden VI and Pam. The latter challenged below the distance, but Whiritis cacne away< and won comfortably by hair a length. Haeremoana was a close third and Golden Vi fourth.

A nice field of eight faced the barrier in the Juvenile Handicap. Wake u-p was first away, followed by Ares. Emperor being left standing. Ares took the lead at the home bend and won nicely from Enthusiasm, who finished fast. Pirouette, who ran wide on the bend, was a close third and Wake Up next.

The Marton Cup attracted ten runners. Red Bob took up the running from a splendid Start and ied Ngata, Callaghan and Railand bunched passing the stand. Red Bob increased his lead along the back, and though Ngata made a great to overhaul tim in the run home, the lightweight prevailed by a couple of lengths. Callaghan was a fair third, followed by Askari and Molyneaux.

The Dash Handicap produced ten runners, Triboulet, Passionless, and Kikini all being strongly supported. From a good start Passionless, Kikini and Triboulet was the order for two furlongs. Kikini led into the straight, but Triboulet caime througt and won In hotlow fashion. Passionless was a fair third and Demades fourth.

In the Railway Handicap, when the tapes w.ere lifted, Kinsem and Waimatao were first away, Martial Dawn and Lady Violet being left. Kinsem and Waimatao led into the straight. Nursing Sister, who had stumbled and nearly fallen, coming fast. Kinsem and Waimatao raced neck and neck up the straight, the former winning in a desperate finish by a bead. Birkie was a fair third and Martial Dawn fourth.

Equitable was voted a certainty for the New Year but had bad luck. Hallowroz was quickest awaj - from Equitable and Rugby. At the end of three furlongs Equitable was knocked right back almost last Hallowroz led into the straight and kept going long enough to score from Equitable, who came with a brilliant run. Submerge was a dose third and Rugby fourth.

Helen Rufus and Boreatis came in for most support In the Stewards’ Welter. Helec Rufus delayed tte start and lost several lengths Borealis and Detroit led along the back from Prince Martian. Princess Pat headed the latter nearing the bend, and Borealis and Detroit, running out from the rails, let Princess Pat up to win narrowly from Borealis, who just outstayed Detroit. Helen Rufus was fourth.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP 350 sovs; six furlongs.

FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP 225 sovs; seven furlongs.

TURAKINA WELTER; 325 sovs; seven furlongs.

AUCKLAND MEETING. THIRD DAY’S RESULTS. WINNING HIT WINS DERBY. Auckland, Last Night. The third day of the Auckland Racing Club's summer meeting was held to-day in. fine weather. The course was in good order and there was a. large attendance. The totalisator handled £120,829 10s, as compared with £ 135,376 10s for the third day last year. Results:—

FERGUSON * HANDICAP.—GoIden Dream (O’Shea) 1, Ruruwai 2, Anilform 3. Also started: Tte Reaver, Lady Glassas, Jazz, Royal Blood, Mangawhero, Miss Roseland, Golden Glass, Arch Laddie, Gold Bud, Gwenette, Jolly Gay, Battle Plane, Uncle Jack, Midget, Gold Jacket. Won by a length and a a similar distance between secofid and third. Time, Imin. 14 3-ssec.

NEW YEAR HURDLES.—Explorer (S. Reid) 1, Maniahera 2, Crosswords 3. Also started: Multive, Guerre a Mort, Sea Deil, Tenacious, No Bother, Kipliug, Snake, Pepin. Won by a neck, a length between second and third. Time, 3min. 44sec.

MIDSUMMER HANDICAP.—Epitaph (A. Reed) 1, Ad Astra 2, Tactful 3. Also started: Mountain Lion, Te Tahi, Bonny Canny, The Dunce, Just, Sheffield, Ruapapa, Bretland. Won by a head, two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 60 2-ssec.

GREAT NORTHERN DERBY.—Whining Hit (H. Young) 1, Thespian 2, The Hawk 3. Also started: Loyal Irish. Won by a length and a half, eight lengths between second and third. Time, 2min. 35 l-ssec.

NEWMARKET HANDlCAP.—Solfanello (Oliver) 1, Rational 2, Tamaroa 3. Also started: Golden Bubble, Pavo, Dovelet, Fulsome, Humboldt, Prince Abbey. Won by three-quarters of a length, a length and a half between second and third. Time, Imin. 12 3-ssec.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB HANDICAP.— Mangamahoe (Dickson) and Boomerday (Wiggins) dead heat 1. Rouen 3. Also started: Uncle Ned, Royal Star, Vagabond, Malaga, Lovematch, Tinoh< ••■<’. Insurrection, Egotism. A great finish. Ron. .< was a head away and Egotism was fourth. Time, 2unin. 32sec.

ELLERSLIE HANDICAP.—Zircon (A. Reed) 1. Some Fashion 2, Marble Slab 3. Also started; Hyrax, Fort Regal, Marble Bell, Whipping Boy, Salvaless, Bright Light, Esplanade, Glencairn, Pengwen, Salvor, Won by a neck, a length and a half between second and third. Time, Imin. 39 3-ssec.

GLASGOW HANDICAP. Mustard Pot (Walls) 1, Raceful 2, Nighttime 3'. Also started: Gold Kip, Landslide, Miss Mimic, Truthful, Hyginas, Prince Charleroi, Black Lace, Namutere, Clonmel. Won by threequarters of a length, a length between second and third. Time, lonin. 26 3-ssec.

FOURTH DAY ACCEPTANCES. TWENTY-SEVENTH ROYAL STAKES; 1000 sovs; six furlongs.

WAIRARAPA MEETING. ESPERANCE WINS THE CUP. Carterton, Last Night. The Tauherenikau races, postponed from Saturday, were run to-day in fine but cloudy weather. There was a large attendance and good racing. The totalisator handled £19,942, against £33,329 last year. Results: TRIAL HACK STAKES; five furlongs.— Moutoa’s Gift 1, Jonquil 2, Quest 3. Scratched: Birkenella, Solstice, Itiinutaka. Won by a length. Time, Imin 2 2-ssec. FEATHERSTON HACK WELTER; seven furlongs.—Sir Wai 1, Wheatfield 2, Roset 3. Scratched: Vasilkov. Won by a head. Time, Imin 31 l-ssee. FLYING HANDICAP; six furlongs.—Barleycorn 1, Chimera 2, Tommyrot 3. Scratched: Backsheesh, Canyon, Probate. Won by a bare nose. Time, linin 15 3-ssec. WAIRARAPA CUP: one mile and a quarter. —Esperance 1, Festivity 2, Prlntemps 3. Ser.: Kilrush, Bonnetter, Rose Wreath. Scornful. Won by a length. Time, 2min 11 l-ssec. NURSERY HANDICAP: five furlongs.—Peneus 1, Ma Boughal 2, Wairarapa 3. Scratched: Alabama, Jolly Bruce, Slayer, Miss Rene, Bonnie Nurse, Bonrina. Time, Imin 3sec. RIMUTAKA HACK HANDICAP; one mile.— Rebuff 1, Sir Wai 2, Hallowvanlo 3. Scr.: Lord Desmond, Californian. A close finish. Time, Imin 46sec-

WARDELL WELTER; seven furlongs.—-Pro-bate 1, Scornful 2, Barleycorn 3. Scratched: Ruatara. Won. by a length. Time, Imin 30 2-5 sec. TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP; five furlongs.—Mountain March 1, Melting Moments 2, Annie 3. Scratched: Lord Desmond, Lord Usk, Whakatere. Time, Imin Gsec. SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. TAWAHA HACK WELTER HANDICAP; 130 sovs; seven furlongs.

RUSSELL HANDICAP; 200 sovs; six furlongs.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP; 300 sovs; one mile and a distance.

JUVENILE HANDICAP; 130 sovs; five furlongs.

CAMP HACK HANDICAP; 130 sovs; one mile.

WAIHENGA WELTER HANDICAP 150 sovs; seven furtongs.

PIRINOA HACK SCURRY 100 sovs; five furlongs.

HAWKE’S BAY MEETING. FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. Hastings, Last Night. The weather was wet and affected the attendance, which was poor at tie first day of tte Hawke's Buy meeting. The course was heavy. The sum of £19,945 was put through the machine compared with £34,552 for the first day of last year, a decrease of £14,607. Results:— OTARTRA JUMPERS’ FLAT HANDICAP.— Wamba (R. Hunt) 1, Raffles 2, Lady Muriel 3. Also started: Ore Ore, Powder King, Hobo. Won by a length. Time, 2inin. 4" 4-ssec. MAIDEN HANDICAP.—Heather King (L. Berry) 1, Warpath 2, Lady Thurnham 3. Also Started: Volito, Marcus, Reality, Whalti, Megan, Bashful, Bogle. Won by a bead. Time, imin. 17 2-ssec. HASTINGS HANDICAP.—JoviaI (J. Nixon) 1, Haurangi 2, Civil Form 3. Also started: Chrysosuto, Pente, Queens Up, Woden, Bunny, Honey Bee, Valley Rose, Mountain Peer, Crown Jeon. Won by five lengths. Time, 1 mln. 23sec.

JUVENILE HANDICAP.—Morose (R. Hunt) 1, Good Sport 2, Diamond * Ring 3. Also started: Boughleen, Dhoun, Martinique, Recherche. Won by three lengths. Time, Imin. 10 2-ssec.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP.—OrawaI (G. Deslandes) 1, Gazique 2, The Speaker 3. Also started; Bagdad, Penitent, Hyttus, Antler. Won by five lengths. Time, 2min. 10 l-ssee.

WAIPATU WELTER.—PatukI (L. Berry) J, Kail 2, Morzonia 3. Also started: Earthshine, Convention, Suspicion, Queen’s Ferry, Black Tea. Won by a length. Time, 2min.

HAVELOCK FLYING HANDICAP.—Prince Jewell (J. W. Dwyer) 1, Fera 2, Bodyguard 3. Also started: Minsk, Mokattan, Slave Mart, Tout Bon, Morgan, Marcus, Waiwata. Won by a length. Time, Imin. 23 3-ssec.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP.—JoviaI (J. Nixon) .1, Prince Randal 2, Hepta 3. Also started: Tari, Caricature, Taraiwhiti. Won by five lengths. Time, Imin. 15 l-ssec.

TROTTING. AUCKLAND MEETING. CONCLUDING RESULTS. Auckland, Dec. 31. The concluding day of the Auckland Trotting Club’s summer meeting was held in fine weather. There was good racing, and a lajffe attendance. The totalisator handled £74,041 10s, against £58,443 10s for the corresponding day last year, tie total for the agetlag thia

year being £213.118, against £190,642 10s last year. Results:— J' TAMAKI HANoiCAP.—Nonmica Heir (J. T. Paul) 1, Huia Girl 2, Tidewater 3. Also started: Lady Lhnsdale, Audex, Surprise, Guava, Rosalie Patch, Fairbairn, Peter Kae, Timbell, Mat Patch, Lee Norris, Aranui, Miss Marvin Downs, Aerial Bingen, Elsa Note, Loch Lomond, Amberite, Bon Bon, My Junior. Won by eight lengths. Time, 3mln. 45sec, PARK HANDICAP.—Peter King (G. S. Smith) 1, Conscript 2, Rua Pere 3. Also started: Gold Flake, Regret, Reliance, Lovima, Ivy Audubon, Coal Light, Jewel, Mindful, Ballin, Heatter Girl, Our Patch, Peter Scott, Ratana, Red Star. Won by two lengths each way. Time, 3min. 31 l-ssec.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP.—GoId Boy (T. Roe) 1, Wood vale 2, Moneymaker 3. Also started: Williaun the First, Wild Briar, Pita- ! roa. Chief, First Carbine, Nita Bell, Steel Bell, Dean Dillon, Man-o'-War. Won by three-quarters of a length. Dean Dillon was fourth. Time, 4min 30 2-ssec. ASSOCIATION HANDICAP.—SebIsca (Mitchell) 1, Tradesman 2, Stormy Voyage 3. Also started: Roi Alto, Mutu, Bluewood, Speculator. Won by a length, tte third horse a head away. Time, 4mln. 47 3-ssec.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP.—Prize Pearl (R. Woods) 1, Prince Poole 2, Ben Wallace 3. Also started: Prince Childe, Ruanui, Hedgewood, Illumination, Enid, Prinzora, Queen Pirate, Molly Chimes, Dora Dimple, Te Awa. Won by half a length. Time, 2min. 13 l-ssec. ONSLOW HANDICAP.—GoId Girl (S. J. Roe) 1, Huon Grattan 2, All Bell 3. Also stafcea: Lady Dunmore, Lady Swithln, Rothcllffe, Salamander, Nelson Derby, William the First, Pitaroa, First Carbine. Won by a head. Time, 2mln. 13sec.

NEW YEAR HANDICAP.—Stormy Voyage (P. Glasheen) 1, Hint 2, Lena Patch 3. Also started: Rostrevor, Wonderland, King Capitalist, Wild Lad, Whisht, Bronze Patch. Won by a neck. Time, 4min. 41 l-ssec. PREMIER HANDICAP: Promenade (Warren) 1, Tiny Locanda 2, Profiteer 3. Also started: Bluewood. Treanac, Prince Poole, George the Fourth, Prinzora, Master Councillor, Manuka Park, Won by a head. Time, Zmin. 50 4-ssec.

TROTTING. CANTERBURY PARK MEETING, FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. Christchurch, Last Night. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s summer meeting opened in dull weather. There was a good attendance. The totalisator investments were £50,094 10s, as against £49 - 333 for the first day last year. Results:— FIRST AMATEUR HANDICAP. Maori Princess (S. Peters) 1, Gay Child 2, Ruby Lincoln 3. Scratched: Panama. Won by twenty lengths, a poor third. Time, 3min. 48 3-ssec.

TEMPLETON HANDICAP.—SiIver Locanda (W. Bryce) 1, Dandy Rose 2, Colchester 3. Scratched: Ben Olau, Lord Clan. Won by two lengths, a neck between second and third. Time, 3min. 30 l-seec.

CHAMPION HANDICAP.—Partner (H •Frost) 1, Goldstreain 2, Gleaming 3. All started. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 4mln. 36sec. LYTTELTON HANDICAP.—'Prince Lyons (O. E. Hooper) 1, Oaknut 2, Koraki 3. Scratched: Little Pointer. Won by two lengths, six lengths between second and third. Time, 4 min. 42sec.

STEWARDS’ HANDICAP.—MarvoIo (A. G. Wilson) 1, Nighborn 2, Neta Rose 3. All started. Won by a length, the saime distance between second and third. Time, 4min. 58

ISLINGTON HANDICAP—Tatsy Dillon (J. McLennan) 1, Colenut 2, Glen Mavis 3. Scratched: Capriccio, Our Girl. Won by a length, the same distance between second ana third. Time, 2min. 48sec.

RAILWAY HANDICAP.—Bandura (J. McLennan) 1, Tirana 2, Watchman 3. Scratched: Lord Dillon. Won by three lengths, the same distance between second and third. Time, 2mfln. 18 3-ssec.

AU REVOIR HANDICAP—Free Pointer (A. Hendrickson) 1, Lone Bird 2, Bigamist 3. Scratched: Belle Logan, Mako Mako, Bundura. Won by two lengths, half a length between second and third. Thue, 2min. 19

SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. Christchurch, Last Night. The Cantertmry Park Trotting Club acceptances are:— SECOND AMATEUR HANDICAP.—Lady Smill, Minny Yet, Huia Bird, Lady Freda, Tot, Rita, Master Sefton, Jimmy Chimes, Herd, Laddie, Nursery Maid, Royal Abbey, Forest Girl, Yen, Tydol, Eliza, Dalton, Pine Vale, Imshi, Gentleman Wood, Doris Dillon, Rafferty, Maeson all scratch.

PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP.—Gay Wilkes scr, Peter the First 2sec, Peter Jackson, Mushroom 5, Rose Peters 7, Bushranger, Hostage 8, Randolph 9, Meritorious, Maori Princess 11, Sluple Peter 12.

PARK HANDICAP. —AIbert Cling 2sec, Sherwood, Trix Pointer, Whispering Willie 4, Gleaming, General Link 5, Vice Admiral, Partner 6, Agathos, Jack Arrah, Goldstreain 7, Silver Shoe, Tatsy Dillon 9, Nellie Scott, Ouimet, The Dingo 11.

HORNBY HANDlCAP.—Homeleigh Dick, Belmont Ch limes scr, Marvin Junior 2sec, ixarold Child 3. Theseus 4, Billy Parole 5, (Alve L 6, Kola Boy 7. Paul Huon 9, Gay Wilkes, Wahinepal, Our Goldie 10.

SELWYN HANDICAP.—AIbert Cling scr, Willie Lincoln Isec, Chid, General Link, Don Wild, Paul Dufault 3, Dillon Wood 4, Emperor, Guynemer 5.

MIDDLETON HANDICAP.—Hiram Galindo 2sec, Betrayer, Dandy Chimes, Oaknut 3, Prince Burlington 4, Watchman 6, Sir Gavin, Final Leave, Princess Zoe, . Wet Day, Merry Soul, Bing Boys 9.

FINAL HANDICAP.—Lord Minto scr, Xavier 2sec, Nellie Scott, Logan Queen, Birdwood, Rorke’s Drift, Glen Mavis, King Karri, Belle Fashion 3, Lens, Joyful, Child Wood, Lear Dillon, Soprano, Gold Queen 4, Colonel, Ben Dillon, Thea 5.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP.—Our Girl scr. Pleasant Mount, Glen Mavis, Star Queen, Coil, Colenut Isec, Thea, Locanda Dillon, Letitia, Doreen Dillon 2, Frank Tracey, Imperial Fun, Lady Pointer 3. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. THE CARRINGTON STAKES.. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received January 1, 5.5 p.m. Sydney, Dec. 31. The weather was showery for the Tattersail’s races. The Carrington Stakes resulted: —Etive 1, Volpi 2, Galtee Maid 3. Volpi beat Etive by a head, but as the result of a protest p>r interference the last-named was placed first. Time, Imin. 14%sec. THE PERTH CUP. ' Received January 1, 5.5 p.m. Perth. Jan. 1. The Perth Cup resulted:—Earl Seafleld 1, Queen Comedy 2, Gold Digger 3. Won by a length. Time, 3mln. 26 4-ssec. J TATTERSALL’S CUP. Received Jan. 2i. 8.50 p.m. Sydney, Jan. 2. Tattersall’s Cup resulted—Julia Gray 1, Carbern 2, Bitalll 3. Won by a length Time, 2min. 4§.%sec. STANDISH HANDICAP. Melbourne, Jan. 2. The Standish Handicap resulted—Whizz Bang 1, Grey Abbey 2, Llsnavane 3. Won by a length. Time, Imin. 14sec. THE BAGOT HANDICAP. io Received Jan. 2, 11.45 p.m. Melbourne, Jan. 2. The Bagot Handicap resulted—State 1, Bright Plume 2, Miss Pinkerton 3 Won. by a head, Tims, 2min. 35s»c.

SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. The second day’s acceptances are CARDIFF HACK HANDICAP TRIAL STAKES; 150 sovs; six furlongs. Valdina 8 12 Farknian 7 9 Rangiata 8 10 Lady Fat 9 Generous 8 3 Dusky Queen 9 Kilkelly 7 9 Lady Faa 9 MALONE MEMORIAL HANDICAP; 500 sovs: nine furlortgs. Volo 9 2 Kareao 7 9 Admiral Voluble 6 12 Codrington 8 9 Wicro 6 9 Crucelle 7 12 NGAERE HANDICAP; 301 six furlongs. Income 8 7 Voluble 6 13 Amber Tips 8 4 Leithfleld 6 11 j 3 8 3 Fabrinade 6 11 Awake 7 6 Mockery 6 8 LOWGARTH WELTER HANDICAP 225 sovs; even furlongs. Admiral Simon 8 10 Codrington 9 13 Mistian 8 3 Kareao 9 8 Sir Huon 8 4 Simonides 9 7 Hlero 8 4 Passin' Thro’ 9 1 Sunny Jim 8 2 TOKO WELTER HACK HANDICAP 17. sovs 8*/z furlongs. Warrawee 10 1 Erie 8 13 Sunny Jim 9 8 Ardath 8 8 Muraahi 9 6 Crystal Palace 8 3 Skylight 9 1 Narrow Neck 8 0 MAKURI HACK HURDLES. 175 sovs; on mile and a half. Simon 12 0 Halcyon 9 8 Prodigal 10 10 Eldenholm 9 ;» Fibre 10 7 Kato 9 3 Romance SumoraUa 10 6 10 2 Erin's Isle 9 0

Awake 9 13 Montrose 7 10 Big Push 8 8 Yeoman 7 9 Roman 8 8 Price 7 9 Princess Fran 8 7 Ecuador 7 9 Maniania 8 2 Watercall 7 9 Alice Miss Star 7 7

Fabrinade 8 9 Roman 7 11 Correspondent 8 7 Pouma 7 5 Velociform 8 5 Interest 7 1 Cold Steel 8 2 Resin 6 12 Mockery 7 13 Narrow Neck 6 7 Petunia 7 11 Hulroa 6 7

SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. SECOND HACK HURDLES; 250 sovs; one mile and a half. Banogue 10 7 Oak Rose 9 3 Temaire 10 5 Tarquin 9 0 Spook 10 2 Lady Upcott 9 0 Ghori 9 6 Springtide 9 0 Pariform 9 5 LADIES' BRACELET; 200 sovs; 8«/ 2 furlongs. Notawede 11 5 Sliver San 10 7 Projector 11 5 Rangiotu War Loan 11 .. Camp 10 Ghori 10 11 Wairenga 10 7 March On 10 9 SUMMER HANDICAP. 550 sovs; one mile and a distance Ngata 8 9 Detroit 7 0 Nursing Martial Dawn 6 ; 1 Sister 7 10 Kuia 6 10 Borealis 7 9 Hallowroz 6 g Askari 7 4 Railand 6 7 Princess Pat 7 3 Autonioana 6 7 ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP; 200 sovs; six furlongs. Triboulet 8 4 Dissertatlpn 7 6 Edendale 8 3 Demades 7 •; Passionless 8 2 Regard 7 0 Deucalion 8 0 Golden Foam 7 0 Yankee Dan 7 10 Bonecto V 0 Mida 7 6 NURSERY PLATE; 250 sovs; six furlongs. Whirl tas 9 . 0 The Emperor 7 6 Ares 8 13 Enthusiasm 7 8 D’Aubepines 7 0

Kinsem 9 7 Lady Violet 6 12 Walmatao 8 8 Bonny Briar 6 9 Blrkie 8 3 Golden Vi 6 7 Ruatara 7 3 Demades 6 7 Kikini 7 0

Kula 7 10 Sweet Song 7 3 Hallowroz 8 9 . March On 7 0 Royal Gift 8 8 Rada 7 0 Merry Queen 8 4 Released 7 0 Lady Nassau 7 11 Demoness 7 0 Creme de Menthe 7 9

Ngata 10 8 Bonny Briar 8 0 Callaghan 9 9 Helen Rufus 8 0 Borealis 9 9 Equitable 8 0 Detroit 9 6 Automoana 8 0 Waimatao 9 4 Creme de Princess Pat 9 2 Menthe 8 0 Prince All Cerise 8 0 Martian 8 10

Pluto 9 2 Farceur g 7 1 Absurdum 8 9 Refinement 7 0 Epitaph 7 5 Highland 6 12 Mountain Lion 7 5 AUCKLAND HURDLE RACE; 650 sovs; two miles. Explorer 12 2 Tenacious 9 6 Hyginas 12 0 Snake 9 4 Maniahera 11 8 Signature 9 0 Sea Dell 10 10 Pepin 9 0 Crosswords ■ 10 8 Approach 9 0 Poanul 10 6 Wharepoa 9 0 Rathlln 10 2 COUNTY HANDICAP; 750 sovs; six furlongs. Anomaly 9 3 Dovelet 6 10 Mustard Pot 8 12 Prince Abbey 6 8 Pavo 7 8 Ruruwai 6 7 Illumination 7 6 Clonmel 6 7 Cool Stimulants 7 0 SYLVIA HANDICAP; 650 sovs; six furlongs. Uncle Alex 9 2 Royal Fame 6 7 Mountain Liofi9 2 Flying Planet 6 7 The Cypher 8 7 Miss June 6 7 Bumptious 8 5 Bretland 6 7 Moorland 7 9 Sundaur 6 7 GREY HANDICAP; 500 sovs; six furlongs. Shortland 9 2 Te Akitia 7 9 The Reaver 9 2 Amiform 7 7 Lady Glisaas 8 6 Golden Glass 7 0 Dactylis 8 4 Gold Bud 7 0 Jazz 8 2 Elstow 7 0 Fort Regal 8 2 Midget 7 0 Menance 8 1 Gold Jacket 7 0 Bitholia 8 1 Peinbrey , 7 0 Royal Blood 7 10 Pagoda 7 0 AUCKLAND PLATE; 1000 sovs; one mile and a half. Vagabond 9 4 Starland 9 4 Sasanof 9 4 Mangamahoe 9 4 Gloaming 9 4 Rouen 9 0 Foo Chow 9 4 Thespian 8 0 GOODWOOD HANDICAP; 650 sovs; one mile. Raceful 9 1 Loyal Irish 7 7 Radiant Light 8 '7 Humboldt 7 4 Archie 7 9 Zircon 6 11 Esthonia 7 7 Persian King 6 7 GRANDSTAND HANDICAP; 1200 sovs; one mile and a quarter. Vespucci 8 12 Trespass 7 13 Gold Kip 8 8 Tinohoro 7 8 Anomaly 8 6 Boomerday 7 6 Foo Chow 8 0 Tama a Roa 7 6 Listowel 8 0 Mangamahoe 7 5 Pluto 8 0 Geoffrey 6 11 Raceful 8 0 Perfect Day 6 11 Starland 7 13

Vasilkov 8 6 Rosette 8 1 Birkinella 7 0 Lady Witchet 7 12 Lord Desmond 9 4 Paris Fashion 7 10 Wheatfield 8 13 Red Sand 7 10 Sir Rosberry 8 1

Chimera 9 9 Canyon 7 9 Astlnome 8 10 Capping Day 7 9 Probate 8 2 Quest 7 7 Barleycorn 8 0 Martian Miss 6 12 Tommy Rot 7 7

Printemps 8 4 Rose Wreath 7 9 Bonnie Matatua 7 2 Heather 8 1 Snub 6 12 Festivity 8 0 Scornful 6 7 Esperance 7 12

GREYTOWN HACK HANDICAP; 150 sovs; six furlongs. Mountain Anlu 7 10 March 9 0 In the Pink 7 7 Kilreld 8 3 Jonquil 7 2 Melting Island 7 2 Moments 8 1 Merry Day 7 0 Moutoa’s Gift 7 13 Blothenea G 7 Doucement 7 12 Lady Pan 6 7

Peneus 8 8 Deroulede 7 4 Wairarapa 8 3 Bonrina 7 2 Solrino 7 9 Menthe 6 12 Slayer 7 4 Waetea 6 12

Scion 8 11 Rose of Athens 7 9 Rebuff 8 10 Pitch Dark 7 6 Sir Wai 8 6 Lady Witchet 6 12 Hallowvonia 8 3 Password 6 9

Little River 10 1 Halifax 8 8 Probate 9 5 Martian Miss 8 1 Matatua 9 2 Miss Maid 7 7 Barleycorn 9 1 Scornful 7 13 War Baby 7 7

Birkinella 8 7 Markful 8 7 Grecia 8 7 Password 8 7 Jonquil 8 7 Rimutaka 8 7 I'ady Solstice 8 7 Waimangu 8 7 Wakatere 8 7

SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. AOTEA JUMPERS FLAT HANDICAP; iou sevs; one mne ana a quarter. Wamba 11 8 Baffle 9 13 Athena II 11 2 Lady Muriel 9 8 Ore Ore 11 0 Hobo 9 0 ' ELECTRIC HANDICAP; 150 sovs; six furlongs. Prince Jewell 9 9 Lady Comic 8 9 Thurnham 7 5 Heather King 8 9 Bashful 7 0 Kail . 8 9 Suspicion 7 0 Bodyguard 8 7 Reality 7 0 Warpath 8 (» Wawata 7 0 Mountain Peer 8 0 Morgen 7 0 Whariti 7 5 Soyez Ferme 7 0 JANUARY HANDICAP; 200 sovs; six and a half furlongs. Gazique 9 13 Civilform 7 2 Asterina 8 13 Honey Bee 7 0 Pente 8 13 Haurangl 7 0 Queens Up 7 4 Valley Rose 7 0 Woden 7 4 NURSERY HANDICAP; 200 sovs; five and a half furlongs. Moros 9 4 Gold Light 7 7 Viyeila 8 12 Diamond Ring 7 Good Sport 8 1 Recherche 7 0 NEW YEAR HANDICAP; 350 sovs; one mile and a furlong. Gazique 9 8 Hepta 7 7 Sycorax 8 6 Penitent 7 K The Speaker 8 3 Hyttus 7 o Orawia 8 0 Earthshine 6 7 Bagdad 7 12 OMAHU 1ANDICAP; 150 sovs one mile. Heather King 8 10 Minsk 8 0 Gamboola 8 9 Black Tea 7 Convention 8 6 Mystico 7 5 Antler 8 3 Queen’s Ferry 7 5 Morzonia 8 0 Marcus 7 5 MATAPIRO FLYING HANDICAP; 200 sovs; six and a half furlongs. Prince Jewell 9 9 Tout Bon 7 9 Bodyguard 8 6 Landbird 7 2 Warpath ' 8 0 Megan 7 0 Slave Mart 7 12 FINAL HANDICAP; 300 sovs; six furlongs. Asterina 8 11 Caricature 7 12 Tari 8 6 Civilform 7 Prince Bunny 7 0 Randall 8 4 Crown Gem 6 Hepta 8 3