SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 December 1922, Page 3

SPORTING.

T.J.C. CHRISTMAS MEETING. SUCCESSFUL OPENING DAY, •ROUEN WINS THE CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. The weather for the opening day of the Taranaki Jockey Club's Christmas meeting yesterday was fine, hut dull during the greater part of the day, and drizzling rain fell towards the conclusion of the day’s sport. This, however, did not interfere with the attendance, there 'being a very large gathering, including visitors from all parts of the province. The day proved a very enjoyable one, racing being of an interesting character, though in some cases the fields were not very large. Finishes on the whole were close and, taken right through, the public had a good day, four first favorites justifying public confidence. The big race of the day, the Christmas Handicap, saw the favorite Rouen win nicely in a field of five, making the third* success at a meeting for the Hawera apprentice W. E. Pine, who came out with flying colors on the day, piloting four -winners. The open six furlongs went to the Hawera owned Sunny Jim. The starting, which was in the hands of 'Mr. A. Vincent, was on the whole good, whilst Mr. J. Cameron in the judge's box hoisted the winners’ numbers promptly.

The totalisator staff, under the control of Mr L. Rea, got through their work well, the machine handling £23,574, as compared with £31,354 for the same day last year, a decrease of £7780. Mr. Gordon, the stipendiary steward, was present and found it necessary to hold a couple of inquiries. W. E. Pine, the rider of Frizzier, was cautioned for alleged crossing of Sunny Vale in the opening race, whilst in the Borough Juvenile Hack Handicap S. Anderson, the rider of Kilcoo, was fined the amount of his riding fees for careless riding. Mr. J. Blewman, the club’s custodian, had the course and its appointments in splendid order, a feature being the borders and patches of vari-colored flowers dotted about the lawn. The catering, in the hands of the Hygienic Bakery, was of a high standard, whilst Mr. E. Whittle again had charge of the publican’s booth. The 4th Battalion Wellington Regiment (Taranaki Rifles) Band, under the baton of Lieut. R. L. Lowe, provided a. programme of music that was much appreciated, the items being frequently applauded. Mr. E. P. Webster, the club’s secretary, again ha<l his arrangements complete, being assisted by a capable and courteous staff. Detailed results:—

HUATOKI PLATE, of 135 sovs; second 25 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Seven furlongs.

4—W. Pine's gr g FRIZZLER, 4 yrs., by Campfire—White May, 9.0 (W. E. Pine) 1 3—A. Barlow’s b g SUNNY VALE, 4 yrs., 9.0 (K. Lambess) 2 9—H. L. Abbott’s hr g THUNDERCLAP 3 yrs., 8.2 (N. Shore) 3

Also started—s Banogue, 9.2 (W. West) ; 1 Manlania, 9.2 (S. Anderson) ; 7 Pattern 9.2 (M. Conway) ; 11 Oturi, 9.2 (P. Mason) ; 2 Royal Tar, 9.2 (C. Edwards) : 8 Roche, 9.2 (F. Edgecumbe) ; 6 Nukumai, 9.0 (L. Lewer) ; 10 Ratapiko, 8.2 (R. Flower). Winner trained by W. PineThere were four withdrawals, leaving 11 to face the barrier. In a good betting race, Manlania was made favorite, with Royal Tar next, and good support for Sunny Vale and Frizzier. From a good start Thunderclap was quickest out, but was soon displaced by Maniania, who established a lead of a couple of lengths along the back. At the bend Frizzier put in a good run and. turning for home in the lead, finished well and gained the verdict by a length from Sunny Vale, who did not get a good passage. Thunderclap was three-quar-ters of a length away, third, and Oturi, close up, fourth. Time, 1 min. 31 4-5 sec.

STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; second 30 sovs, and third 15 sovs. from the stakes. Seven furlongs.

2—Jas. Frederic’s br m MIXTURE, 4 yrs., by Nassau —Culross, 8.0, carried 8.5 (W. E. Pine) 1 7—F. Marsh's b m CAMMY, aged, 7.3, carried 7.11% (M. Conway) 2 3_H. Rama’s br g SKYLIGHT, 5 yrs., 8.1, carried 7.10 (J. Dombroski) 3

Also started—s Nemaline, 8.0, carried 8.5 (L. George) ; 4 Interest, 7.10 (H. K. Alexander) ; 1 Fife and Drum, 7.9, carried 8.0 (C. Edwards) ; 6 Campbird, 7.0, carried 7.10 (S. Anderson).

Winner trained by W. Pine. There were three scratchings, leaving a field of seven. Fife and Drum was sorted out as favorite, with Mixture strongly supported. When the barrier was lifted. Mixture was quickest away, followed by Nemaline. At the turn for home Nemaline dropped back, and Mixture, going on, won nicely by a length from Cammy, who finished fast, and beat Skylight by half a length. Time, 1 mm. 29 sec.

RAHOTU HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 175 sovs; second 35 sovs. and third 1» sovs from the stakes. One mile and a half and 100 yards.

1— w. H. Kronast’s bik g MALINGERER, aged, by Black Dove—Miss Vamoo, 11.10 (L. K. McDonell) 1 2 F. S. Bluett's br g KAREAO, aged, 10.11

(K. Lambess) •• • “ 5—R. H. Nolan’s b g SAVORY, 6 yrs., 9.0 (R. Eagar) 3

Also started— Mimlwliangata, 10.0 (T. Chaplin) • Dead Sweet, 9.12 (Henderson) ; Polthogue, 9.5, carried 9.6% (W. West) : Eldenholm, 90, carried 9.4 (A. Hamilton); Hallow 9.0 (V. Howden) ; Minor, 9.0, carried 9.2 (P. Close). Winner trained by H. W. Johnston. Prince Paul, Alice Montrose and Roche were withdrawn, leaving a field of nine. Malingerer was made a hot favorite, with Karaeo next in demand, followed by Mimiwhangata and Dead Sweet When the field was despatched, Polthogue was first to show out, but was eased up and Mimiwhangata led the way past the stand the first time from Polthogue, Savory, Dead Sweet, Eldenholm and Malingerer. Leaving the straight. Polthogue again took command, and led along the back. Half a mile from home the favorite improved his position, and at the home turn was In second berth. Polthogue was first over the final obstacle, but in the run home had no chance with Malingerer, who won comfortably by a length and a half from Kareao, who finished fast and beat Savory by a neck, with Polthogue a necK further back. Time, 2 mln. 56 sec.

BOROUGH JUVENILE HACK HANDICAP, of 140 sovs; second 25 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Five furlongs.

4 ,j«, P. Christensen’s ch f MOUNTAIN BELL, 2 yrs., by Mountain Knight Tinkler, 7.0, carried 6.9 (H. K. Alexander) ‘ 3-Mrs. D. L. Tonks’ hr f KILCOO, 3 yrs., * 7.6 (E. Anderson)) * I—A H. Shaw’s b g SNATCHER, 3 yrs., 9.0, carried 8.9 (C. Edwards) 3

Also started: 2 Yoma, 7.11. carried .8.0 (W. E. Pine): 5 Erin’s King, 7.11 (R. J- Mackay). Winner trained by J. H. Campbell. Euchre and Vaccination were withdrawn, reducing the field to five. a very hot order, carrying just half the machine’and more than double Yoma, the next in demand. Kilcoo was quickest to get moving and soon established a lead of a couple i f lengths from Mountain Bell, with Yoma next. At the bend. Mountain Bell was almost on terms with Kilcoo, who turned for home wife ft tittbt tea* A rftw home

followed, Mountain Bell, on the outside, getting up to snatch victory from Kilcoo by a neck, with Snatcher, on the rails, a neck away, third, and Yoma fourth. Time, 1 min. 3 sec.

CHRISTMAS HANDICAP (Open), of 300 sovs; second 60 sovs., and third 30 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and a quarter. 1— R. Heppner's b g ROUEN, 5 yrs., by Bezonian—Ladj’ Laddo, 9.4, carried 9.1 (W. E. Pine) 1 2 R. Hicks’ ch g COMPLEX, .aged, 7.3 (S. Anderson) 2 3 p. E. Pope’s b m GOLDPLANE, 6 yrs., 7.7 (R. Orange) 3 Also started—s Stork, 7.13, carried 7.8 (L. George) ; 4 Eerie, 6.12 (C. Edwards). Winner trained by A. M. Wright. Karaeo, Malingerer, Tireless and Sunny Jim were withdrawn, reducing the field to five. Rouen was made a hot order, carrying nearly twice as much as Complex, who was slightly better backed than Goldplane and Eerie. When the field settled down, Eerie was in front from Complex, with Goldplane, Stork and Rouen next in order. Along the back. Eerie and Complex were together, a couple of lengths in front of Goldplane, with Stork i-.nd Rouen together two lengths further back. At • the bend Eerie dropped back, whilst Rouen and Goldplane moved up. Complex led Into the straight, but at the distance Rouen, who was finishing fast, took command, and in a fine finish beat Complex by a neck, with Goldplane half a length further back, third. Stork was fourth, and Eerie last. Time, 2 min. 11 sec. LEPPERTON WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sovs.; second 30 sovs., and third 15 sovs. from the stakes. Seven furlongs. 1— H. Spratt’s br g EUCHRE. 3yrs, by Husbandman—Vestalie, 10.0, carried 9,11 (W. E. Pine) 1 3—W. G. Anstis' bg LOCKSON, aged, 9.12 (F. Anstis) 2 2 J. T. Brisco’s bg PRICE, aged, 9.3 carried 8.12 (C. Edwards) 3 Also started—4 Halcyon, 9.8 (T. Chaplin). Winner trained by W. Pine. There were four withdrawals, reducing the field to four. Euchre was imade a hot order, carrying double as much as Price. From barrier rise Euchre jumped out, followed bj’ Price, and this pair led the way from Lockson and Halcyon. At the bend Lockson was on terms with Price. Euchre turned for home In the lead, and. going on, won comfortably by half a length from Lockson, who finished fast and beat Price for second place by a head. Time, Imin. 31sec. TIKORANGI HACK STAKES, of 135 sovs.; second 25 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from the stakes. Five furlongs.

I—G. F. Moore’s b g HALGINA, 3yrs, by Hallowmas —Ma Mie Rosette, 8.0 (M. Conway) 1 B—P. Johnson’s ch m MOUNTAIN ORE, 4yrs, 8.0, carried 8.4 (T. Chaplin) .... 2 7—F. E. Lewis’ br m UTAKURA, 4yrs, 9.0, carried 9.1 (E. Warner) 3

Also started—3 Horl, 9.0 (L. George) : 9 Busker, 9.0 (A. Cole) ; 2 Ben Nevis, 9.0 (C. Edwards) ; 6 Miss Beauforte, 9.0 (K. Launhess) : 5 Otapawa, 8.0 (W. E. Pine) ; 12 Campole, 8.0 (N. Shdre) : 13 Ganui, 8.0 (R. J Mackay) • 4 San Franette, 8.0 (S. Anderson) ; 8 Security. R.O (S. Henderson) ; 10 Miss Mlckev, 8.0 (R. Orange) ; 15 Carabine, 8.0, carried 8.3% (R. Eager) : 11 Ribbonwork, 8.0, carried 8.6 (G. C. Young). Winner trained by O. Cox. There were only four defections. Of the fifteen starters Halglna was made favorite, carrying about 130 more tickets than Ben Nevis, with Horl next in demand. From a poor start Utakura was first out, and led over the early stages from Halglna, who went to the front at the bend and, maintaining his advantage, won by about half a length from Mountain Ore, who put in a strong challenge and beat Utakura by half a. length for second place. Otapawa was fourth. Time, Imin. 3 2-ssec.

FLYING HANDICAP (Open), of 200 sovs.; second 40 sovs. and third 20 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. 3 w. Patterson’s b g SUNNY JIM, syrs, by Sunny Lake—Mercia, 7.3, carried 6.10 (R. Flower) I 2—A. W. Budge’s ch m POUMA, 7.0, carried 6.12% (C. Edwards) 2 4 E. Whittle’s ch m CROSSFIRE. 4yrs., G. 7 (H. K. Anderson) 3 Also started —1 Roman, 7.10 (S. Anderson) ; 7 Santorini, 7.3, carried 7.5% (R. J. Mackay) ; 5 Big Push, 7.1, carried 6.13% (W. C. Mitchell); 6 Lelthfleld, 6.12, carried 7.2% (R Orange). Winner trained by J. Brown. Inah and Hipo were withdrawn. Of th* seven starters Roman was made a hot order, carrying over four figures. Pouma was solidly supported, with Sunny Jim. Crossfire and Pig Push also in demand. This race w.-s started in a heavy Irizzle, making It difflen . to see. Santorini was quickest out, with Pouma, Roman and Big Tush next, and Sunny Jtm last. At the High School bend Sunny Jim moved up and was lying handy to Pouma when the latter hit the home stretch In the lead. In the run home, however, Sunny Jim was too good for the opposition, and scored by a length, with Pouma a similar distance in of Crossfire and Big Push fourth. Time, Imin. 15sec.

THE SECOND DAY. PROSPECTS DISCUSSED. There promises to be good racing again to-day, as in the majority of events the acceptances are good. in the New Plymouth Handicap of a mile and a distance nine remain. Complex is carrying 12 lb more than he carried in the big race yesterday, and possibly Kareao and Malingerer may keep

him busy. Sunny Jim, if reserved for this event, should also run well.

Nine also remain in the open six furlongs. Sunny Jim has gone up 13 lb for yesterday’s win and Pouma has also gone up (j lb. Big Push and Crossfire should show up prominently. Ten remain in the hurdles, yesterday’s dividend payers not having accepted. Sayoury should improve on yesterday’s run and probably Mimiwhangata and Dead Sweet will ako show up. Frizzier, Royal Tar, Euchre, Snatcher, Price and Mountain Ore should run well in the minor events.

STRATFORD ACCEPTANCES •( CLOSING TO-NIGHT. Owners and trainers are reminded that acceptances for the first day’s events of the Stratford Racing Club’s annual meeting close with the secretary (Mr. W. Power), Stratford, at 9 o'clock to-night. AUCKLAND MEETING. CUP WON BY SCION. ROYAL ’BLOOD ANNEXES RAILWAY. Auckland. Last Night. The Auckland Racing Club's summer meeting opened to-day in fine weather, and the going was fairly good. The totalisator handled 4112,335 10s, a decrease of £7763 compared with last Boxing Day. Results: SHORTLAND PLATE.—Viyella 1, Para 2, Sheffield 3. Also started: Joy Ride, Marble Glass, Nightraider, Peter Maxwell, Conflict, Far North, Ruapapa, Llenelly. Won by five lengths, two lengths between second, and third. Time, 1 min. 39 sec. GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, Of 1500 sovs. For two-year-olds. W. McA. Duncan’s, b f TUKIA, by Absurd—

Tahua (McCarten) 1 W. T. Hazlett’s b f RAZZLE DAZZLE, by Kilbroney—Simper 2 Sir Geo. Clifford's b f WILD HIND, by Autumnus—Kirriemuir 3

Also started: Bathos, Orofino, Queen's March, Top Score. Won by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 1 min. 15 1-5 sec.

ROBINSON HANDICAP.—Bright Light (Thompson) 1, Santiago 2, Te Akita! 3. Also started: Euphoria, Glencairn, Lady GHssas, Polini, Lady Patience, Vindictive, Election, Florent; General Rose, Kahlkatea, Arch Opal, Bright Day, Flying Planet, Potoanui, Star of Fate. Won by a neck, two lengths and a half between second and third. Time, 1 min. 27 2-5 sec. AUCKLAND CUP, Of 3000 sovs. Two miles. E. Riddiford’s b g SCION, by Boniform— Lady Jean 11, 4 yrs., 8.2 (McCarten) 1 J. W. Lowe's br g INSURRECTION, by Kilbroney—Ruthful, 5 yrs., 8.1 2 E. Andrew’s b g INCOME, by Guianforte— Pommery, 6 yrs., 8.8 3

Also started: Royal Star, Winning Hit, Royal Box, Forest Gold, King’s Trumpeter, Marble Slab, Sycorax, Boomerday, Archie, Glen Canny, Muraahl, Equitable, Martial Dawn, Poteen.

Winning Hit made most, of the running and was first into the straight. Insurrection headed him below the distance, and then Scion challenged. The latter got the lead a dozen strides from the post and won by a neck, the same distance between second and third. Time, 3 mln. 26 2-5 sec<

GRAFTON HURDLES.—Maud Wilson (Rennie) 1, Silverston 2, Snake 3. Also started: No Bother, Explorer, Hyginas, Passing Thro’, Passenger, Shellshock, Paddington Green, Battlesong, Marconi, Totara Jack, Tenacious, Miss Melva, Multiplane, Never Despair. Won by a length and a half, the same distance between second and third. Time, 3 mln. 43 2-5 sec.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, Of 1400 sovs. Six furlongs. W. Scholium’s blk g ROYAL BLOOD, by Our King—Sanguinary, 4 yrs., 7.0 (Keesing) 1 A. Chisholm’s ch m GLENTRUIN, by Sun-

flower ll—Castelline, 6 yrs., 9.8 .... 2 H. Friedlander’s blk g PAVO, by The Welkin —Land Rose, 6 yrs., 8.9 3

Also started: Solfanello, The Hawk, Dovelet, Highland, Golden Bubble, Epitaph, Lady Ridicule, Gold Light, Prince Abbey, Tactful, Landslide, Shebang, Broadwood, Bretland, Whltianga, Finelli. Won* by a neck, two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. 12 3-ssec.

NURSERY HANDICAP.—Ransack (Bagby) 1, Avonlea 2, Laughing Stock 3. Also started: York Abbey, Deluge, White Comet, Murla, Archibald, Pompey, Sleepy Sol. Won by four lengths, a neck between second ’ and third. Time, Imin. Isec.

CHRISTMAS HANDlCAP.—Enthusiasm (McCarten) 1, Tama-a-roa 2, Lucius 3. Also started: Alfort, Mustard Pot, Maioha, Angelo, Ares, Refinement, Royal Abbey, Bumptious, Master O”Rorke, Sir Otway, Canowindra, Mountain Lion. Won by three-quarters of a length, one length between second and third. Time, Imin. 39sec. NOTES ON THE RACING. GREAT CONTEST IN CUP. (By Wire—Special Correspondent.) Auckland, Last Night. The going was fairly good at Ellerslie, notwithstanding the recent rains. Proceedings opened with the Shortland Plate, In which twelve faced the barrier. Para received most support, the next in order being Ruapapa, Danger Zone, Far North and Sheffield. The story of the race Is soon told. Viyella was first away and never gave anything else a winning chance. Para made an effort on entering the straight, but could not make any impression on the winner. Danger Zone came with a fine late run from a long

way back and finished fourth. The winner's form was impressive. Of the eight starters fnr the Foal Stakes Bathos was a good favorite. Queen March, Tukia and Mnrlhaupo following in that order. Razzlo Dazzle, an outsider, and Tukia iuimned away first and led throughout. Razzle Dazzle' being the only one to give trouble, hut. the winner was doing Its best at the finish. Murihnupo ran a fair race, hut none nf the others imnrossed. Wild Hind and Top Score finished fifth and sixth.

Eighteen nnraded fnr the Robinson Handicap. Wheatfield meeting most •support, while Santiago. Florent and Bright Day were also well hacked. Potoanui began very fast and carried the field along to the straight entrance. Bright Day then took charge and looked like scoring without trou* *c. Santiago camo through on the rails from the distance with a late challenge,, but 'Bright Day stalled him off to claim a neck victory. The winner, who is a good tvpo of colt by Day Comet, should win again before long.

A fine field of 17 lined up for the Cup, all the contestants giving evidence nf thorough prenarntion. Insurrection was the first choice of the nublio, the others hoing backed as follows:—Winning Hit. Scion—Reyn! Box bracket. Income, Muraahl. Equitable. Bonmerday. and Royal Star. Several others wore fairly well fancied. Quick changes in the leading division marked the first furlong of the race, but when they settled down Winning Hit was in front, attended by Boomerday, Forest Gold, and Royal Star. There was little alteration in the positions till racing down the back stretch, where Royal Box soon ran into a good position. Rounding for the home turn Winning Hit was still howling along In front. Insurrection and Income haring tmoved un within striking distance. Tn the st.ra.tgnt Winning Hit and Boomerday compounded, ’caving Insurrection. Income and Scion to fight the battle royal. Tn the last 50 yards Scion got up on the rails to score a narrow victory, the three placed horses being very close together. Muraahl, br a late run, got fourth. The sectional times for the Cup were: One furlong 14 2-ssec., two fjirlongs 26 l-ssec., three furlongs 39sec.. four furlongs 51sec., seven furlongs Imin. 29 2-ssec., one mile Imin. 42 2-ssee., a mile and a quarter 2min. 10sec., a mile and a half 2min. 35 l-ssec., and the Inst half-mile in 50 4-ssec. No Bother was bast flu&nortcd fat

ton Hurdles, Passin' Through. Explorer, Battle Song (bracketed), Maud Wilson, and Snake being backed as mentioned. Maud Wilson went out fro<n) the barrier and set a fast pace, getting a good break on in the first mile. Snake challenged the leader at the back of the course, but could make no Impression. He came again in the straight, but Maud Wilson outjumped him and maintained the lead. Silverton came along with a late run and got second, but had no chance with the winner. Explorer was fourth, Passin’ Through being one of the last to finish. The Railway Handicap attracted a field of 19, Glentruln being favorite, while The Hawk, Epitaph, Pavo and Highland all got solid support. The Hawk led for the first furlong, r-when Royal Blood rushed to the front, followed by Lady Ridicule. Entering the straight Royal Blood seemed to have the field well beaten, but Glentruln came through in the straight with a stiff challenge. A good finish saw Royal Blood score by a narrow margin. Glentruln was rather badly placed in the early stages, or should have won. The Hawk gave a fair display and finished fourth.

For the Nursery Handicap Laughing Stock was backed as if the race was all over, but fair support, was accorded Deluge, Avonlea, and Murla. After a furlong had been traversed Ransack drew out and went on to win very easily. A good battle for second place saw Avonlea stall off a challenge by Laughing Stock. White Comet finished fourth. Pompey and Archibald got left at the barrier and lost much ground.

The concluding event (Christonaa Handicap) brought out fifteen runners. Enthusiasm was the popular favorite, but there was good speculation on Maioha, Mountain Lion, bracketed with Refinement, Tama-a-roa, and Lucius, who was well supported. Lucius lei? the field tc the straight, where the contestants were bunched, Enthusiasm, Tama-a-roa and Refinement being prominent. An Interesting finish saw Enthusiasm draw out in the last fifty yards to win nicely. Lucius battled on for third place, Refinement being fourth.

TROTTING. WESTPORT MEETING. Westport, Last Night. The first day of the Westport Trotting Club’s midsummer meteing was held to-day in fine weather and before a large attendance. The totalisator handled £9829, compared with £9509 on the first day last year. Results: SEDDONVILLE HANDICAP, 1% mile.—Future 1, Grey Dawn 2, Mercandante 3. Scratched: Red Comet. Won all the way, by four lengths. Time, 3 min. 45 3-5 sec. TEKUHA HANDICAP, 1% mile.—Grey Lady 1. Brooklyn Hall 2, Maud Allerton 3. Scratched: Dulcie Bingen. Won by a length. Time, 3 min. 46 4-5 sec.

BULLER HANDICAP, two miles.-—Fancy Boy 1, Miss Marlon 2, Plywood 3. Scratched: Coledrift. A great finish between Fancy Boy and Miss Marlon, the spectators waiting for the judge’s decision, which went to Fancy Boy. Time, 4 min. 48 3-5 sec.

PROGRESS HANDICAP, one mile.—Tydol 1. Sir Logan 2, Charlie Lincoln 3. Scratched; Oeo. Won by two lengths. Time, 2 min. 29 3-5 sec.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, tw’Q miles.— Fairton 1, Proud Eta 2, Red Peter 3. Scratched —Osier, Stella Ashley. Won by a length. Time, 5 min. 4 sec.

DENNISTON HANDICAP, one mile.—Oeo 1, Little Ben 2, Flora Golding 3. Scratched: General Pershing. Won by a length. Time, *2 min. 26 3-5 sec. ADDISON HANDICAP, 1% mile.—Sir Logan 1, Golden Devon 2, Bonnie Thorpe 3. Scratched -—Future, Charlie Lincoln. Won by two lengths, a head between second and third.

STOCKTON HANDICAP, one mile.—Flora Golding 1, Bepnie Dillon 2, Young Dillon 3. Scratched: Fancy Boy. Won on the post, the third horse a length away. Time, 2 min. 24 sec. SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. CHARLESTON HANDICAP.—Anneaux d’Or, Trixie Lee, Dontuch, Jingle Bells, Logie’s Corenado, Red Comet, Bonnie Audubon, Billy Ashley, Claire, Wireless Westleigh scr., Mercudante 36 yds. behind, Grey Dawn 120. GRANITY HANDICAP (Unhoppled Trotters). —Marcelle, Waemaire, Peter Tracey, Never Whispers, Audominion, Bookstall, Peter Boaz scr., Proudeta 12 yds. behind, Red Peter 24. WESTPORT TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP. —Neut, Norwood scr., Apres Moi 12 yds. behind, Avenue 12, Ruth Hail 24, Harewood 24, Progress 60.

WAIMANGAROA HANDICAP. Bonnie Thorpe, Charlie Lincoln, Harina Logan, Spec scr., Rothbcll 12 yds. behind, Golden Devon 12, Grey Dawn 24, Prince Charlie 24, Sir Logan 36, Tydol 48, McKinney Again 72, Flora Golding 84. DOMINION HANDICAP.—BrookIyn Hall scr., Grey Lady scr., Maud Allerton 84 yds. behind, Rothmoor 120, Stella Ashlea 132. BIRCHFIELD HANDICAP.—Bennie Dillon scr., Logan Rainbow, Bower Dillon, Norwood scr., Miss Marion, Hydasper, McKinney Again, Avenue 12 yds. behind. Fancy Boy 36, Young Dillon 36.

KAWATIRI HANDICAP—Walmairi, Grey Lady, Afldominlon, Peter Boaz scr., Reta Peter 45 yds. behind, Fairton 86, Stella Ashley 108, Wild Henle 120. BASH HANDICAP (Saddle) .—Little Ben, Oeo, Blue Drift, Meut, Hydaspes scr., Flora Golding 12 yds. behind, Reta Rye 12. WYNDHAM ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Invercargill, Last Night. The following acceptances are announced for the Wyndham Racing Club’s meeting: New Year Hurdles Handicap. 1 mile and 5 furlongs. —Mazama 11.0, Steasel 10.13, Red Admiral 10.5, Grange 10.4, Londonderry 10.3, Calm 9.2, Hollow Log 9.0," Rapid River 9.0, 'Red Pal 9.0, Sweet Memory 9.0, St. Ronana 9.0, Wild Shot 0.0. Herbert 9.0.

Trial Plate. 5 furlongs. —Boughleen Dhoun 9.0, Baldowa 8.12, Herbert 8.11, Grand Fleet 8.10, Balasor 8.10, Solvency 8.9, Solfa 8.9, Overproof 8.7, Gay Gauntlet 8.6, Bruce Hope 8.5, Border Knight 8.5, Bloom 8.5, Bonnie Princess 8.5, Gold Mark 8.5, Little Sister 8.5, Maytime 8.5, Oporo 8.5, Red Sweep 8.5, Regal 8.5, Saturday 8.5, Sir Walter 8.5, Tione 8.5, Wild Berry 8.5, Windsail 8.5, Warglen 8.5. Victory Trot. 1 mile and 5 furlongs. —-Miss Hector, Wee Spark, Fortuno Ward limit, Miss O’Neill 12 yds. bhd., Away 12 yards, John Logan, Golden Nut, Bonnie Boy, Fashion Plate, Vitalis 24, Hylas 48, Roving Don, First Toll. Haruki’s Treasure, La France, Peterville 60, Bell Trix 96.

Wyndham Cup. I’4 miles.—Songbird 9.2, General Advance 9.0, Silver Peak 8.12, Sunny Loch 8.3, Silent King 8.0, Cora Rigs 7.12, Vicegrand 7.3, Etta 7.0, Lady Blissful 6.11, Tin Soldier 6.10, Calibration 6.9, Twinkle 6.9, Warhaven 6.7, Osterwan 6.7.

Mimihau Hack Handicap. 6 furlongs. —Uleaborg 9.4, Ayispado 9.2, Sweetwater 8.12, Clothiide 8.12, Winsome Lady 8.12, Royal Admiral 8.12, Saleena 8.12, Osterman 8.12, Lovesign 8.10, Morse Signal 8.6, Baldowa 8.0, Moulin Rouge 7.12, Sunlit 7.12, Overproof 7.9, Carton 7.9, Border Knight 7.7, Windsail 7.7, President’s Handicap. 6 furlongs.— Songbird 9.12, Listening Post 9.6, Bonspec 8.10, Mantua 8.0, Francaise 7.5, Miss Muriel 7.3, In the Pink 7.0, Bella Lake 7.0, Glensponsc 6.7. Diggers' Trot. 11 miles.—Lou Thorpe, Little Rain, Oscar Chimes, Quo Vadis, Railway Chimes, Spurhead, Tracey Wilkes, Tragedy Queen, Breckie Edith Charlotte, Eva Wallace, Iva Rothschild, Landlady limit, ‘Red Admiral 24 yards behind, Welcome Knight, Bonnie Boy, Cliffeton Chimes 36, Dolly Houi 43, Moonglow 60, Hylas 72, Da France 96. Visitors’ Hack Handicap. 1 mile.— Warhaven 9.0, San Salvador 8.10, Clfithildc 8.10, Osterman 8.9, Raconteur 8.8, Frenchman 8.2, Gunlayer 7.12, Naomi 7.10, Rugby 7.10, Coastguard 7.8, Janus 70, Martial Dance 7.7. Carbftß U.

SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. FITZROY HACK HANDICAP, 7 fur. Frizzier 9 0 Royal Tar 8 0 Sunny Vale 8 8 Thunderclap 8 Oturi 8 2 INGLEWOOD HDCP., 6 fur. Inah 8 5 Big Push 7 0 Sunny Jim 8 2 Leith field () JO Hipo 8 1 Ben Nevis 6 9 Pouma 7 6 •Crossfire 6 Santorini 7 2 ELECTRIC HIVE NILE HCP., 5 fur. Euchre 9 6 Kilcoo Y 10 Snatcher 9 I Yoma y 6 Halgina 8 9 Erin s King 7 3 Mountain Bell 7 10 TAR AT A HACK HURDLES, miles and 100 yards. Banogue 10 1 Eldenholm 19 0 Mimiwh’gata 9 10 Hallow 9 0 Husker 9 7 Oturi 9 0 Dead Sweet 9 7 Roche 9 0 Savoury 9 4 Minor 9 0 Maniania 9 2 NEW PLYMOUTH HOP., Im. 110yds. Stork 8 4 Malingerer - 13 Sunny Jim 8 3 Roman 7 7 Complex *8 1 Eerie 7 2 Gold Plane 8 0 Pure Laziness 6 11 Korea o 8 0 SUMMER HACK HDCP.. 6 fur. Snatcher 9 0 Fife & Drum 7 D Mixture 8 12 Otapawa 7 0 Miss BeauGanui / 0 forte 7 11 Campbird / 0 Sunny Vale 7 7 URUTI WELTER HDCP., Im. 110yds Lochson 9 0 Halcyon 8 ') Skylight 8 12 Price 8 .» Cammy 8 10 Lady Sweet 8 0 Interest 8 5 Bonifant 8 0 WAREA HACK STAKES, 5 fur. Utakura 9 0 Mountain’ Oro 8 0 Ben Nevis 9 0 Security 8 0 Fife & Drum 9 0 Miss Mickey 8 0 Fire Brigade 8 0 Ribbonwork 8 0 San Franette 8 0 Loved One 8 0