THE TURF.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2700, 3 January 1910, Page 7

THE TURF.

TE KARAKA RACING CLUB

The seventh annual meeting of the Te Karaka Racing Club was held at the Club’s course, Te Karaka, on New Year’s Day. There was a. very large attendance, and the meeting was a most successful one. Unfortunately, several sharp showers fell during the day, somewhat marring the enjoyment of the spectators, but in the intervals the sun slione out brilliantly. With the exception of one or two places the track was in excellent order, and the racing was, on the whole, good. The secretary (Mr. P. J. Set'ton) worked very hard to ensure the success of the meeting. At the conclusion of the “Ladies’ Bracelet” race, the handsome prizes were handed to the nominators of the first and second horses, Miss Parker and Mrs. Malone. The president (Mr. J. A. Caesar) made a few appropriate remarks, and the ladies received their trophies from the hands of the tiny daughter of the president. The fields in the different events were not large, many owners finding a difficulty in securing riders« Seven bookmakers were licensed, and were fairly extensively patronised. The following are the details of the racing:

FLYING HANDICAP, of 25sovs; second horse osovs. Six furlongs: F. Jones’ b f Hirini, .San Remo — Tauhei, 7si. ?lb (McLeod) ••• 1 M. G. Nasmith’s b g Auldearn, San Remo—Opaque, 9.2 (Quinton) ... 2 A. Sharp’s cli g The Squatter, The Possible-Seraph, 8.5 (Banks) ... 3 —Also started: Pluck 8.8 (Manning).

Hirini got clean away at the start, and led from The Squatter, Auldearn, and Pluck in that order along the back. Hirini increased his lead, and Auldearn ran up to and passed The Squatter. Entering the straight Auldearn was making up ground, but his rider tried to come through on the inside, thereby losing ground again, and Hirini won comfortably by two lengths, with The Squatter four lengths away third. Time, lmin 19sec. MAIDEN SCURRY, of 20sovs; second horse 3 sovs. Four furlongs. G. B. Oman’s b g The Chef, San Remo—Lady Cuisine, S.O (Broadfield) 1 T. Butler’s b f Manupai, Strowan — Manutuke, 8.0 (McLeod) 2 C. Morse’s b g Master Stead, San Romo —Miss Ruby, S.O and 5 lb over (Banks) 3 —Als o started: Tobermory (Quinton) Santiago (.Johnston), AVaikanae (A. Manning), The Drummer (Fenton), Plaything (N. Newman). Another very straggling start was effected in this race. The Chef got well away, with Manupai and Master Stead clear of the others, bunched. This order was maintained until the finish, The Chef winning easily bv three lengths, with a length sej.~rating the placed horses. Time, 54 1-5 sec.

LADIES’ BRACELET HANDICAP, of losovs; first horse bracelet value 12sovs, second horse bracelet value 3 sovs. Gentlemen riders. Minimum weight list., One mile: Miss Parker’s b g Baldos, AVaiuku— Bonnie Idee, 12.5 (Air. A. McKenzie) ... ... ... ••• ••• 1 Airs. Alalone’s b g Local Option, Crackshot- AVild Duck, 11.5 (Johnson) ... 2 Mrs. Sharp’s ch g The Squatter, The Possible —Seraph, 12.6 (Air F. AlcKenzie) 3 —Also started: Airs. Keogh’s Anticipation 11.0 (A. Newman). Anticipation led the way for a furlong, but then relinquished the lead to Baldos, who drew out two lengths clear of Local Option, with The, Squatter in third position. Rounding the home turn the latter moved up, but once into the straight Baldos moved away from the others, and won in the easiest fashion from Local Option, who came with a late run. Anticipation was half the length of the straight away last. Time, lmin 53 l-ssec. ACLAND HOOD HANDICAP, of 40 sovs; second horse ssovs. One and aquarter miles: AI. G. Nasmith’s b g Auldearn, San Remo—Opaque, 9.0 (Quinton) ... 1 A. Thompson’s br g Gatenby, Strowan—Manutuke, 7.12 (McLeod) 2 R. Sherratt’s ch m Swarthmoor, Alonaco—Glauvena, 7.10 and 21b over (Broadfield) ... 3 The only starters. Auldearn jumped off from the start and passed the stand with a lead of lialf-a-dozen lengths from Gatenby, with Swarthmoor three lengths away. All round the back the bay gelding was running well in front fighting for his head. Both Gatenb}’ and Swarthmoor closed‘the gap a little. but had no hope with Auldearn, who won anyhow by four lengths. Time, 2min 15see. HACK AVELTER y HANDICAP, of 25sovs; second horse osovs. Alinimum weight Bst. One mile : F. Jones’ l> f Hirini, San Remo — Tauhei, 8.3 (McLeod) ... ... 1 C. AV. Johnson’s bile m My Darling. Alerrivvee —Lady Darling, 8.5 and 7lb over (Fenton) 2 C. Stiff’s b g Martyr King, Sir 'Lancelot—Martyrdom, 8.6 (Alanning) ... 3 The only starters. The horses got well away together, and Hirini and My Darling raced abreast in front of Martyr King. Hirini established a length lead at the far .end, and increased it to two lengths,at' the home turn. Entering the straight Alartyr King was hopelessly out of it, and Hirini stalling off a determined challenge by My Darling, won by one and a-half lengths. Martyr King was a dozen lengths away. Time, lmin 47sec. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 20sovs; second horse 3sovs. Five furlongs: C. Stiff’s b g Pluck, Merriwce—Victoria Cross, 8.9( Alanning) ... 1 T. Butler’s b f Manupai, Strowan— Alanutuke, 7.7 (McLeod) ... 2 J. D. Cameron’s br g Kaumoana, Alahaki —Kiss Mary, 7.7, and Ist 21b over (Fenton) ... ... ••• 3 Also started: Lady Crispin 7.13 and 51b over (Banks), Alaioha 7.7 and 71b over (Broadfield). After a long delay at the post, Alaioha showed the way from Alanupai, Kaumoana, Pluck, and Lady Orespm. The leader soon faded, away, and Alanupai went to the front. Rounding the bend into Une-straight Pluck came fast, and finishing resolutely, won by a length from Alanupai, -with Kaumo-' ana four lengths off in third place. Time, lmin ssec. i FINAL HANDICAP, of 25sovs; second horse ssovs. Seven furlongs: P. Parker’s b g Baldos, AVaiuku — Bennie Idee, 9.3 (AlcLeod) ' ... 1 C. Morse’s b g Alaster Stead. San Remo —Aliss Ruby, 7.7 and 61b over (Broadfield) ... ... 2

H. Sharp’s b g Local Option, Crackshot—AVild Duck, 7.9 and 21b

over (Manning) . ... ... ... ... 3 —Also started: Te Kainui B.o'(Banks). This race was easily oest of the day, and a splendid finish resulted. Alaster Stead led from Baldos at the start, with Local Option close up. Baldos soon assumed the lead after racing abreast of Alaster 'Stead for a time. He had a clear lead of a length and a-half entering the straight, but the other pair began to close up, and an exciting finish saw Baldos just get home by a short neck, with Local Option half-a-length away. Te I-lamui was a long way off, last. Time, lmin 36sec. AIURIWAI RACES.

The Aluriwai Racing Club’s summer meeting is to be held on the club’s course, Aluriwai, to-day. The first race is to start at 12 noon. Redstone’s brakes are to leave the Alasonic corner for the course at 9.30 a.m.

AUCKLAND RACES. [Pint Press Association.! AUCKLAND, Jan. 1. The Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting was continued to-day, the results being as follows: Ferguson Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Admiral Soult, 8.0, 1; Lace Collar, 2; Aladame Soult, 3. Also started: Zinnia, Contondent, Jill, Explosive, All’s Well, Hmcrewa, Excalibur, Dazzling, Lady Doon, and Fuss. AVon by half a head. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec‘. New Year’s Hurdles, 2 miles.—Cast Adrift, 9.0, 1; Leo, 2; Dunborve, 3. Also started: Compass, Swagsman, Hautapu, and Cuiragno. AVon by three-quarters of a length. Time, 3 min 49sec.

Great Northern Derby, 1000sovs., 1| miles.—Kilwinning, 8.10, 1; Taskmaster, 8.10, 2; Alaori King, 8.10, 3. Also started: Elysian, Royal Scotland, First AVairaki, Fleet Arrow, Ambala, and Kakama. AVon by half a length. First AVairaki was fourth, then came Ambala, Royal Scotland, and Fleet Arrow, the last in being Kakama and Elysian. Time, 2min 37 l-ssec. County Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Salute, 8.6, 1; Aliss Winnie, 7.7, 2; Sea Elf, 6.8, 3. Also started: Kiliudini, Dawn, AVauchope, Gipsy Belle, Sharpshooter, Jena, Golden Loop, and Hyperion. AVon by a length. Time, 1 min 16 4-ssee.

A.R.C. Handicap, 14 miles. —Sedition, 7.1, 1; All Red, 9.10, 2; Downfall, 8.5, 3. Also started: AVaimonga, Te Aroha, and Aristocrat. AVon by a neck. Time, 2min 35 3-ssec. Alidsummer Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Danube, 9.4, I; Gold Finder, 7.5, 2; Solus, 7.7, 3. Also started: War Song, Tenterhook, Antoinette, Alaster Theory, Alinstrel, Duma, Sea Slave, and" Hamadryad. Time, lmin 2 3-ssec.

Alaiden Handicap, 12 miles. —Alichaeloff, 7.4, 1; Freevata, 7.7, 2; Coromandel, 9.3, 3. Also started: Seldom, Dan Leno, Fraulein, AVaipa, St. Felix, First Barrel, and Prophet. AVon by two lengths. Time, 2min 10 3-ssec. Glasgow Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Full Sail, 7.0, 1; Santa Rosa, 8.10, 2; Uranium, 8.1, 3. Also started: Ballin, Alaiora, Swimming Bell, Theodore, Delegate, Azof!. AVon very easily by two and a half lengths: Time, lmin 28sec.

AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES. AUCKLAND, Jan. 1. The following are the acceptances for the third day of the Auckland Racing Club’s meeting: Auckland Plate.—All Red 9.3, Downfall 9.3, Bobrikoff 9.0, First AVairiki 8.2, Salute 7.13. Auckland Hurdles. —Shrapnel 11.1, Reservoir 10.9, Scotty 10.6, Dunborve 10.0, Lady Patricia 9.11, Hoango 9.0. Grey Handicap.—Lace Collar 9.3, Hohungatahi 9.0, Admiral Soult B.S, Elegance 7.12, Contendent 7.9, Fleet Arrow 7.7, Lady Dot 7.5, Jill 7.3, Gold Win 7.3, Aladam Soult 7.2, Osgodby 7.0, Rob the Ranter 7.0, Aristos 6.12, Alaykoff 6.12, 'Alustadine 6.12, Haku 6.12, Captain Soult 6.12, Dazzling 6.12. Sylvia Handicap.—Tenterhook 8.5, Apellyon 8.3, Goldfinder 7.10, Solus 7.8, AVenonah 6.10, Blue Vale 6.8.

Grandstand Handicap.—Sir Tristram 8.2, Diabolo 8.1, Roosevelt 7.13, Sedition 7.12, Maheno 7.11, Ngapuka 7.10, Miss Mischief 7.9, Wauchope 7.7, Waitnangu 7.1, Ura'nium 7.1, Loclibuhio 7.0, Chanteuse 6.11, Rauparaha 6.10, Michaeloff 6.7. Goodwood Handicap.—Santa Rosa 8.5, Woodhey 8.3, Uranium 8.2,-Dawn 8.1, Maiora 8.0, Miss Mischief 7.13, Chanteuse 7.10, Tattoo 7.7, Tanekaha 7.4, Aristocrat 6.10, Azoff 6.9, Explosive 6.7, Ereevata 6.7. Newmarket Handicap. —Armlet 9.7, . Salute 8.13, Lady Medallist 8.7, Kilindini 8.2, Kilwinning 8.2, Dawn 7.12, Miss Winnie 7.10, Bollin 7.9, Full Sail 7.7, Devonport 7.5, Wild West 7.2, Sir Artegal 6.13, Admiral Soult 6.11, Jena 6.11, Golden Loop 6.11, Tarina 6.11, Aimwell 6.8. JIAWKES BAY RACES. HASTINGS, Jan. 1. The Hawkes Bay Jockey Club’s summer meeting opened to-day in^ glorious weather. The sum of £6515 passed through the totalisator, as compared with *£7831 on the first day last year. Eight bookmakers at a fee of £2O 10s each were licensed to-day. The results w r ere as follows: Maiden Hack Handicap, 5| furlongs.—Taurus, 8.10, 1; Ukuia, 8.0, 2; Pomoana, 8.7, 3.- Also started: Sleacombe, Magneta, Lord Possible, Kildonan, Scots Fusilier, Merry Valet, Progress, Artie, and Captain Jingle. i Won by a length. Time, lmin llscc. Christmas Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Bliss, 8.1, 1; Glissade, 8.3, 2; Ideate, 7.10, 3. The only starters. Won by a good length. Time, lmin 16sec. Welter Hack Handicap, once round. —Parable, 9.3, 1; Polynices, 8.12, 2; Cauldron, 8.0 (carried 8.3), 3. Also started: Continuance and Claughton. Won by a couple of lengths. Time, 1 min 52 l-ssec. President’s Handicap, 1J- miles.— Paisano, 9.0, 1; Separator, 7.0, 2; Lamsdorff, 8.0, 3. Also started. Kopu, Comedian, Waimoa, and Berengaria. Won by half a length. Time, 2 min 10 3-ssec. Otatara Hurdles, 13 miles. —Corazon, 10.13, 1; Gold Dust, 10.10, 2; Forest, 9.10, 3. Also started: Raw■vvhiti. Won by two lengths.• Xinie, 3 min.2lsec. Two-vear-old Handicap, 4 furlongs. —Sea Eagle, 8.12, I; Waikehua, 7.10, 2; Derelict 8.2, 3. Also started: Waitoke, All Blue, and Ngakau. Won by a length. Time,. 50 3-ssec. Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Waiorilci, 9.0, 1; Meremere, 8.5, 2; Ortygia, 7.11, 3. Also started: Mayflower, Composed, and Miss Pigeon. Time, lmin 17 3-ssec. New Year’s Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Parable 8.1, 1; Voetgang 8.0 2; Wimmera 8.12, 3. Also started: Spate, Roseleaf, Idealism, and Asterisk. Won by' two lengths. Time, lmin 29 3-5 ■ sec. . '/

' HAAVKE’S BAY ACCEPTANCES. TsAPIER, Jan. 2. The following are the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club acceptances for the second -day: Aotea Hurdles, 12 mile.—Corazon 11.13, Kairoma 10.11, Forest 9.11, Land o’ Nod 9.0. Grandstand Handicap, 6 furlongs. Bliss 8.12, Glissade 8.7, Voetgang 8.7, Ideate 7.7. ", Scurry Hurdles Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Mayflower _ 9.0, Tumoana 7.11, Alagneto 7.10, Parola 7.10, Ukuia 7.7. Kildonan 7.7, Lord Possible 7 5 Alerry Lawn 7.3. Scots Fusilier 7.0, Harekoa 7.0, Artie 7.0, Progress 7.0. Summer Handicap, once, round.— Paisano 9.8, Vi 8.5, Kopu 8.1, Lamsdorff 7.12 Comedian 7.7, Separator 7.3, Waimoa 7.2, Berengaria 6.7. Nursery Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Sea Eagle 9.4, Humming Bird 7.13, Haumaria 7.13, AVaikchau 7.10, All Blue 7.9. AA f aitoke 7.5. Epsom Handicap, once round. — Tumoana 11.1, Donzel 10.13, Cauldron 10.9, The Interpreter 10.9, Claughton 10.7, Tupar 10.7, Captain Jingle 10.7, Aliss Pigeon 10.7. Alatapiro Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs —AVaioriki 9.6, Polynices 5.7, Continuance 8.7, Aleremere 8.2, Ortygia 7.7, Roseleaf 7.7. Composed 7.0, Alerryvale 7.0, Harekoa 7.0, All Trumps 7.0. January Handicap, 7 furlongs. — AVimmera 8.8, Glissade 8.1, Voetgang 8 1 Spate 7.10, Idealism 7.0, Asterisk 6.7.

RANGITIKEI RACES. • AIARTON, Jan. 2. There was a record attendance on the opening dav of the Rangitikei races field on Now Year’s Day. The totalisator investments totalled £7710, a decrease of £473 on. the corresponding dav of the last summer meeting. The results Were: — Scott Alemorial Handicap, 6 furlongs.—£3t. Bill 1, Ballarat 2, Simplex 3. Also started: Teru. Won by a long neck Time, lmin 15 3-ssec. Alaiden Hack Flat Race, 5 furlongs. —Bow Bells 1, Attention 2, Alelologue 3. Also started: Strathmore, Sinn Fein, Guiding Step. Hatchet. Wind, A r arna .and Moondmc. Won comfortably- Time, lmin 4 l-ssec. Oliakea Hurkles, tniles. —Playmate 1, Polyanthus 2, Aotea 3. Also started: Stayboy and Tyrannic. AVon bv tlireo lengths. Time 3min 23 4-ssec. Carnarvon Hack Race, 6 furlongs. Dervish 1, AVaiouru 2, Fond Alemory 3. Also started: Toanga and Ambergris. AA’on easily. Time, lmin 16 4-5 sec. Rangitikei Cup, 12 miles. —Koran 1, Alendip 2, AVaipakaka and Irish Rifle dead heat third. Also started: Crucinella, Osiris, AVaikaraka, Tip Toe, Bismarck, Adria, Perolina, and Alilan. AVon comfortably. Time. 2min 9 l-o sec. The judicial committee hold an inquiry into alleged boring by Carroll, who rode Koran. The first decision arrived at was that the incident did not affect the result. The riding of Carroll was then discussed, and ho was disqualified from riding during the pleasure of the club. Railway Hack Hurdles. 11 miles.A [aka 1, Aloose 2, Chase Alab 3. Also .started: Tokoroa and Ranter. 1 lie latter lost "his rider in front of the stand. AVon by two lengths. Time, 2min 53 2-osec. Alakowhai AVclter Handicap. 7 furion o-s.—Taitoka 1, Aberration 2, Alarathon 3. Also started: Gold Treasure. AVon by two lengths. Time, lmin 31 l-ssec. Pukenui Welter, 7 furlongs.—leoatene 1, Alidian 2. Captain Bell 3. Also r+irted: Lady Doris. Debonnaire, Vida, Cains, Rapu, and Nightmare. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time, lmin 31 l-ssec.

RANGITIKEI ACCEPTANCES. MARION, Jan. 2. The following arc the acceptances for the second day of the Rangitikei races: Telegraph Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Sea Queen 8.10, Conquestma 8.6. YVaiouru 8.5, Dervish and Toanga 7.12, Bow Bells 7.10, Fond Memory 7.8, Debonnaire 7.7, Strathmore 7.0. Clifton'Handicap (open), 6 furlongs. —St. If ill 9.9, Ballarat 8.3, Simplex 7.5, Hviand 7.3, Tern 6.10. Sandon Hurdle Race (open). M miles. —Stayboy 1.5, Maidi 11.3, Tyrannic 11.0, Polyanthus 10.10, Playmate 10 5, Aotea 9.9. Killeymoon Hack Race, 6 furlongs.— Marton 9.0, Midian 8.9 'VVaitot-o 7.12, Fond Memory 7.7, Ambergris 7.2, Rapu and Guiding Step 7.0. Greatford Stakes (open), 1 mile and a distance. —Sir Antrim 8.9, Mendip 8.7, Waikara’ka 7.10, Irish Rifle 7.10, Tiptoe 7.8, Teotane 7.0, Milan 6.8. Tramway Hurdles (hack), 1£ miles.— Moose 11.7. Maku 10.8, Genuine 10.5, Tokoroa 9.5, Himitangi 9.0. Canadian 9.0, Arcadia 9.0,. .Ranter 9.0, Nightmare 9.0. Raumai Welter (open), 6 furlongs. — Taitoka 10.5, Effort 9.7, Aberration 9.5, Adria 8.12, Gold Treasure 8.7, Captain 801 l 8.5, Marathon 8.0. Parewanui Hack Scurry, 4 furlongs, weight Bst 71b.—Tupuoterangi, Brown Trout, Whakaponga, Tauhora, Charge', Zena, Newport. Rackarock, Latehet, Field Bell,. Melologue, Blend, Seaweed, Moreo, Nelius, Guiding Step, Strathmore, Wheturangi, Donoghue, Raumai, Attention, Yeodel, Varna, Morisco and Cimmerian.

WAIRARAPA RACES

MASTERTON, Jan. 2

There was ideal weather for the YVairarapa Club’s meeting at Tauherinakau on Saturday. The sum of £B3ll was put through the totalisator, as against £9190 last year. The results were: Maiden Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs. —Pulcewai 1, Urania 2, Palestine 3. Thirteen others started. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 2 4-ssec. Tuliitarata Handicap, 6 furlongs. — Boanerges 1, Splash 2, Waiata 3. Also started: Longner, Mon Ami, Advantage, and Purakau. Won' by two lengths. Time, lmin 14 2-ssec. Rimutaka Handicap, 1 mile and a distance. —Chauvelin 1, Happy New Year 2, Lucretius 3. Also started: First Consul and Rangikapua. Won by a length. Time, lmin 58 4-ssoc. Wairarapa Cup, 1£ mile.—Ringdove 1, Merrivonia 2, Merrie Zealand 3. Also started: Moloch, Tumut, Truganini, Miscast, Mataari. No Trumps,, and Gold Bird. Half-way down the straight Ringdove took charge, stalling off a determined challenge by Merrivonia and Merrie Zealand. The Christchurch Horse won by a short head from Merrivonia. Merrie Zealand being a neck away. It. was one of the most brilliant, races seen at Tauherinakau. Time, 2min Bsec. ■Nursery Handicap, 4 . furlongs.—rKillaloe 1, Gloss 2, Longstep 3. Also started: Sir Solo, Odessa, and British Maid. Won by two ■ lengths. Time’, 48 4-ssec.. ' , Pukio Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Warlock 1, Merrie Land 2, First Battery 3. Also started: Magneto, Swallow, Undecided, Afterthought, and' Subdue. Won by a length. Time,, lmin 16 l-ssec.

Reynolds Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Full Rate 1, Sunbonnet 2, Thera 3. Also started: Aboriginal, AVaiw.areware, and Clem. AVon by a length. Time, lmin 25-4 sec. Alokai Hack Welter, 7 furlongs.— AVaxy 1, Hilarian 2, Epsom Downs 3. Also' started: Rose Herald, Te Utuatu, Marionous, Straban. AVon by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 30sec.

AVAIRARAPA ACCEPTANCES. AIASTERTON, Jan. 2. The following are the AVairarapa Racing Club’s acceptances for the second day:— Juvenile Handicap, 5 furlongs.—lullaloe 8.7, Lares 7.12, Fifi 7.9, Sir Solo 7.8, Subdue 7.7, Leapuki 7.0, Long Step 7.0, British Alaid 6.7. Tawaka Hack Handicap, 7. furlongs. —Chauvelin 9.0, Hilarian 8.13, First Consul 8.11, Skye 8.7, Pukewai 8.5,.. Rose Herald 8.0, Happy New Year 7.13, Epsom Downs 7.3. R.acing Club Handicap, 1 mile and a distance. —Alerrie Zeeland 9.1, Tumuto 8.6, Truganini 7.6, Risteri 7.3, Chauvelin 6.10, No Trumps 6.9, Aliscast 6.7, Mataari 6.7. AVharepapa Hack Handicap. I mile. —Hilarian 9.8, AVaxy 9.5, Pukewai 8.13, Happy' 1 New Year 8.9, Rangilcapua 7.11, Alerrie Emerald 7.7, AVhimbrel 7.7, Alarionous 7.7.

Ruamahanga Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs.—First Battery 8.5, Alanaia 8.0, Palestine 7.7, Fifi 6.13, Kalypso 6.12, Embrocation 6.10, Alausine 6.10. Russell Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Full Rate 9.11, Longner 9.8, Sunbonnet 8.4, Advantage 7.10, Warlock 7.8, Aboriginal 7.5, Purekau 6.7, Thera 6.7. Pirinoa Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs. —Alagneto 9.0, Lucretius 8.8, First Buttery 8.7, Afterthought 7.3, Succession 7.0, Foreshot 6.10. Rawhiri Handicap, 5 furlongs. — Longner 10.5, AVaiata 8.1, Aboriginal 7.11, Splash 7.0, Alagneto 7.8, Purakau 7.2 Thera 7.1, Teutuatu 6.7.

STRATFORD RACES. STRATFORD, January 1. The Stratford meeting opened to-day in fine weather, and with a large ( attendance. The- following were the results : Tariki AA’elter, 6 furlongs.—Paul 1, Silva 2, Scarlet AVoman 3. Also started : Shining Star and Lady Lupin. AVon easily. Time, lmin 22 l-ssec. Borough Stakes, 44 furlongs.—St. Terra 1, AVliana 2, Stevento 3. AVon easily. . Also started : Royal Youngster, AVailiapa, Contralto, Royal Star, Stewardess, Lord Lea, Rangiwhetu, AVai, Ross, and Prancer. Time, 58sec. Stratford Cup Handicap, 9 furlongs. —Astraea 1, Lady Alenschikoff 2, Lethean 3. AVon by a length. The only starters. Time, lmin 58 l-ssec, Alidhurst Hack Handicap, 1 mile.— Silvia 1, Tam Glen 2, Tsushima 3. AVon comfortably. Also ran: Handy and Paul. Time, lmin 46 2 : ssec. Ohura Hurdles, 12 miles.—Anemone 1, AVhimper 2, Drudgery 3. AVon easily. Also started : Kaiweka, Alarutoa, and Gunstock. Time, 2min 59sec. Farmers’ Plate. 1 mile.—Kauroa 1, Howler 2, Royal Youngster 3. AVon by a neck. Also started: Flying Cloud, Billington, Headlight, The Reiver, TJtiku, Alakahu, Brooklands, and Time, lmin 50 2-ssec. Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Kareroa 1, Golden Eagle 2, Cyrene 3. Won by a length. The only starters. Time, lmin 17 2-ssec. Railway Hack Handicap. 6 furlongs. —Terrote 1, Redwing 2, A r alentine 8. AVon easily. Also started : Starboard and Overdraft. Time, 17min 17sec.

STRATFORD ACCEPTANCES

STRATFORD, Jan. 2

The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Stratford meeting: Dominion Handicap.—Astraea 8.7, Cyrene 8.5, Golden Eagle 5.4, Te Puia 7.13, Lady Menschikoff 7.13, Wee Trinket 7.9, Lethean 7.3.' Final Handicap.—Kareroa 9.0, Cyrene 9.0, Dolce 7.13, Lethean 7.9. Toko Welter. —Teroti 105, Paul 9.11, Redwing 9.9, Starboard 9.7, Tam Glen 9.7, Sterra 8.13, Valentine S.lO, Forward 5.2, Makalm 8.0, Waihapa 8.0. Makuri Hurdles. —Whimper 10.13, Avemore 10.9, Drudgery 9.13, Ivauroa 9.9, Maggie Paul 9.2, Kaiwaka 9.2, Marutoa 9.2, Gunstock 9.0, Flying Cloud 9.0, Utiku 9.0. Ngaire Hack Handicap. —Teroti 9.0, Hinekorangi 9.9, Valentine 7.11, Lady Heroine 7.9, Billington 6.13, AYar Rose 6.7, Voca 6.7. County Hack Handicap. —Dolce S.ll, Redwing 7.11, Tam Glen 7.8, Silva 7./. Shining Star 7.0, Tsushima 6.12, Royal Star 6.7, Scarlet Woman 6.7. Ladies’ Purse.—Life 10.7, Clemency 10.7, St. Venton 10.6, Flying Cloud 10.5, Overdraft 10.2, Sedgemoor 10.0, Lora Lea 10.0, Handsome Paul 10.0.

YMCTORIAN RACING. Unitp» Piiksh Association —Copvuiuiit (Received Jan. 2, 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Jan. 2. The following are the results of the principal races decided on Saturday: Bagot Handicap.—True Scot 1, Irajectorv 2, Active 3. Eight starters Won bv two lengths. Time, 2mm 36* Cup.—Marine 1, Lady Wilde 2, King Bee 3. Nineteen starters. YVon by a length. Time, 2min 35 sec. Standish Handicap. Malmsey 1, Brookong 2, Conge d’Eliro 3. Sixteen starters. A great finish. YVon by a head Time, lmin 15-)sec. TATTERSALL’S WELTER HANDICAP. (Received Jan. 2, 5.5 p.m.) vSYDNEY, Jan. 2. The weather was fine for the holidays. Golden Slipner Avon Tattersall’s Welter •andicap, beating Forte by a length, Soprano a good third. Time, lmin 40£ see.