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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 246, 25 October 1901, Page 4

T> POVERTY BAY TUBE CLUB'S 61 RiYO MEETING. flits: 1 !' ■■ v. I'.-.. !' ! ; i.v i' ;■ : iiraijuMt -1 . S; e.c Mi at M: : us;. t y e-uev-i .. a hI ;o :: lui o , ::1 .c ip. : \.tue -■i l i ■: \~i wg . •■■ .1 li::tilt- li taihuU'm. - scabs: co'-jl last v„ar. Arc m tit. :i-V : cc c\ cuts w.tr .11l !0 ttW a\crag. . i>.t: in the It i.-t.-i* there was -i grout improvement. tun! several in tin sting titiishc-s were furnished. The uc-w system of paving on two horses was introduced in two events, and was welcomed by the public. There is no doubt that with pood fields it tends to increase riie totalisator receipts, as was evidenced by the fact that in the Spring Handicap the amount invested was J&Otf. which is tbelargest sum ever invested on one race in this district. Tiic arrangements for yesterday's races were highly satisfactory. and reflected great credit upon the club's popular secretary, Mr ,1. M. Cumuli tig, who was untiring in his efforts to promote the success of the meeting. In the absence of Captain Tucker, Mr ■James Macfavlan.e acted as judge, whilst Mr C. O'Connor wicldc/1 the starter’s dag, both gentlemen giving every satisfaction. Mr G. H. Wyilic undertook the duties of Scales, and Mr A. Pritchard was Clerk of the Course. Mr A. T. Danvers, the club's handieapper, was present during the day. Excellent music was provided by Vita’s string band, and was much appreciated. A good lunch was provided by Mrs Erskine, whilst the publican's booth was under the supervision of Mr J. 11. Martin, llesults :

Trial Handicap, of '2O sovs ; six fu Fungs. j 100 Messrs Jones and Wright'.-; b m | Vuthck, by Crackshot—Nm nl , K.l, Heady ... ... . ... 1 ; 40 Mr C. O'Ponoghue's b g Talune, i bv Renata or Crackshot —Virginia ! 74), Neil! ... 2 •17 Mr. A. Is. Newman’s ch g A.8.N., liv Crackshot Moonstone, 7.0, Cudd 3 Millie was scratched. Considerable delay was caused a I the post through the restlessnessuess of the horses, but after considerable trouble Air O’Connor sent them away with a splendid start. A.B.N. and Talune led until entering the straight, when Vathek came with a nice run, and galloping in line style won comfortably by two lengths, a length separating Talune and A.li.N. Time 1.17 2 .7. Totalisator X 225. Div., XI 11s. First Hurdles Handicap, of lUsovs ; one mile and three-quarters, lob Air 11. I>. Morrison's b g Scallywag, by Turquoise —Stella, aged, 12.6, Antchc-H ... ... ... .1 78 Air J. T. Blake’s b g S.ylvanus, by Pauphine Lowry ... ... ... ... 2 30 Air F. .Rhode's hr g Cronje, by lLukatere— Alisstire, 9.2, Williams 3 Also started : 44 Pourercro 9.0, Berry. On being sent on their journey l'ourerere assumed command, with Scallywag, Crony-, and Sylvanus following in the order named. This order was maintained until the stand was reached, where Scallywag began to close on the leader, and oil dealing the next hurdle bad a lead of a length. Front this out the issue was never in doubt, for Scallywag, jumping in line style, maintained his lead, and won comfortably by four lengths from Sylvanus. who was a couple of lengths in front of Cronje. Time, 3.23 1 -7. Div., XI 14s. Grandstand Handicap, of 20 sovs. ; ,j furlongs. 147 Air \V. Robinson's b g Notoriety, by Strenuous Jlipponu, 8.0, Robinson ... ... ... ... 1 41 Air Anmnsen’s b g Slap Jack, pedigree unknown, 7.0, Malone ... 2 02 Air M. Maher's b g Alarlin, by Brigand Small Gun, 7.0. F. AlcKinnon ... ... ... ... .’) Also started : 20 Bobbie Burns 7.0 I Cudd). Scratched: Laddie. From an even start Notoric-ly went to the front, and made the pace warm until entering the straight, when Slap Jack challenged him, and a good race down the straight resulted in favor of Notoriety by a length, same distance separating second and third. Time, 1.4 1-7. Div., XT 10s. The winner was then submitted to auction, Air Wyllie officiating as auctioneer. Ah- F. W. Fitzpatrick became the purchase for X 22. Alarlin was also sold, Air Sinclair being the buyer at Xl3. Spring Handicap, of 60 sovs; One mile and a quarter. 286 Air .1. A. Harding’s br in Matcron, by Torpedo—Rivulet, 9.7, Ready 1 102 Ah- J. T. Blake’s b in Daphne, by Forerunner Violet, 7.0, Neiil 2 81 Air T. Carson’s br g Wilson, by The Dauphin Bombshell, 7.2, AlcKinnon ... ... ... ... 3 Also started : 39 Argyll 7.12, 99 The Alincr 8,2. Scratched: Lady Raven 7.12. Air O’Connor sent the field away to a beautiful start, Wilson and Argyll going to the front. This pair led along the back of the course, and on passing the half-mile post the field began to close up. Matcron, who had been lying last, began to move up, and on entering the straight, was almost on terms with Daphne and Wilson. A great race up the straight ensu cd between Alatcroa and Daphne, the former winning by three parts of a length, Wilson a length away third. Time 2.12. On the machine X'GOG. Divs., Alatcroa XI Bs, Daphne XI Cs.

First Welter Handicap of 20sovs, seven furlongs. 62 Mr A. B. Newman’s eh g A.8.N., by Cracksoot Moonstone, 8.7, Cudd 1 102 Mr W. G. Walsh’s b g Mechanic, by l’ani—Queen of Hearts, 0.0, •Jones ... ... ... ... 2 01) Mr IV. Robinson's b g Notoriety, by Strenuous Lowry ... ... ... ... y Also started : 20 Pourere, 9.1 b, Berry. A good start was effected, A.B.N. and Pourere making the pace. On entering the straight A.13.N. had a slight lead, but here Mechanic and Notoriety closod on the leader, and an exciting race up the straight ensued, A.B.N. beating Mechanic by a head, Notoriety, a neck away, third. Time, Loll. Totalisator, £266. Div., £6 los. Maiden Scurry, of 10 sovs ; 4 furlongs, 1.18 Mr It. Hannon’s eh m Millie, by Tasman—Duchess, Taylor I 0b Mr McKay’s Tyhena, Griffiths ... 2 14 Mr W. G. Walsh’s Extract, Devery b Also started : lb Marlin, .09 Lyddite, 22 Paleface, lb Miss Ivy, 5 Miss Ruby. Tlie field got away well together. On entering the straight Extract had a lead i f a length, but was challenged by Tvphenn. Halfway down the straight Millie put in a claim, and a splendid race to the post ensued, Millie beating Typhena by a neck, Extract a neck away third, the others being close up. Time, 50 l-osee. Totali- ! sator, £bs7. Divs., £1 10s and 17s. Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs. ; 6 furlongs. 112 Mr J. Cameron’s b m Mongonui, by C ay-bine—Mnonga, 9.0, Wright 1 47 Mr T. Carson's br g Wilson, by Dauphin-Bombshell, 7.12, Grititles... ... ... ... ... 2 129 Mr D. Hepburn’s b m Lady Raven, by Lord Raven—Duadine, 8.6. .Jones ... ... ... ... y Also started : 46 St. Elmo 7.1 b, and 158 ! Vathek 6.7. Scratched : Tauhei 9.10 and The Miner 8.10. After some trouble Mr O’Connor got them away with a fair start, of which Mongonui and Wilson had the best, j Vathek losing several lengths. On passing the half-mile post the field were well together, Mongonui and Wilson still having a slight advantage. When the straight was reached Lady Raven challenged the leaders, and a great race home took place, Mongonui beating Wilson by a nose, Lady Raven half a length away third. Time, 1.16. Totalisator, £492. Divs, ; ! £2 19s and £2 7s. First Flat Race Handicap, of 20 sovs ; 1 mile. 68 Mr D. Hepburn's b m Unique, by Crack-shot —Duadine, 7.10, Ready 1 147 Mr -J. T. Blake’s bg Passion Fruit, by Douglas—Lady Jane, 7.10, 10 Mr F. Moody's b in Decoy, byLord of the Isles —Daphne, 10.2, Malone ... ... ... ... 3 Also started: 10 Blue Moon, 6.12. Scratched : Mongonui 9.7, Millie 8.7. Passion Fruit and Blue Moon made the running until a furlong from home, when