THE TURF.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2200, 26 May 1908, Page 3

THE TURF.

WANGANUI MEETING.

Press Association. WANGANUI, May 25. Rain set in at an early hour in the morning, and somowhat marred tho sucess of tho second day’s racing. Tho totnlisato* returns for tho day wero £9301’ ns against £11,140 for tho second day of last year. Results:— Winter Oats.—lrish Riflo 1, Ballarat 2, Waitnpu 3. Won easily from end to end. Time, lmin 47sec ; ; G randstand Steeplechaso.—Knipotipti 1, Tilson 2, Fretwork 3. Tho only other starter was Eurus, who fell. A good race. Won by a length and a half. Time, smin 4scc. Balgownio Hack' Handicap.—Lamsilorff 1, Mallet 2, San Jose 3. Virtus was scratched. A punishing finish. Won by a head, tho same distance separating second and third. Time, 2min 1 3-ssoc. Century Hurdles.—Wnipu 1, Compass 2, Prospector 3. A good race. Won by a length and a half. Time, 4min 2 3-ssec. Rata Hack Hurdles.—Snip 1, Immolation 2, Detent- 3.- Time, 3min 9 Final Steeplechaso.—Faro 1, Morono 2, Tnddy 3. The other starter was Mudgeo u Won by three lengths. Time, 4mm 7 l-ssec. Farewell Hack Flat- Handicap.— Tiptoe 1, Yosami 2, Hydraulic 3. Scratched: Nightmare, Marathon and Moose. A good raco. Won by a length.

NORTH OTAGO MEETING,

Press Association

OAMARU, May 25.

Tho North Otago Jockey Chib’s second day’s racing was favored with fine weather, the attendance being a record, as were the .totalisator investments, which totalled £5684, making £9952, as against £8265 last year. Results:—

Parksido Welter Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Chief Lochiel 1, Roscommon 2, Lone Star 3. All started. Won by nearly three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin 18sec. Tho Shorts Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Brown Bell 1, Wardland 2, Assault 3. Scratched: S.inis Reeves, Miss Casket, Rosine, Royal Shell, The Orient, Chief Lochiel, Lady D, Event, and Santita. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 31sec. Otekaiko Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Aid Reigh. 1, Lupulite 2, Octavo 3. Balaclava was scratched. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 2 3-ssec. Victoria Handicap, 1 mile.—Field Gun 1, Procaclo 2, Don Orsino 3. Scratched: Devonia and Lone Star. Won by two and a Half lengths. Time, lmin 42sec. Redcastle Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Mythical 1, Helianthes 2, Brown Bell 3. All started. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin ssec. Pitkeuri Handicap Trot, 1 mile.—■ Reke 1, Shilla 2, Master Patcliem 3. Royal Colors, A.C., and Lady Elf wero scratched. Won by a length. Time, 2min 47sec. Members’ Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Ard Reigh 1, All Guns 2, Cannie Chiel 3. Scratched: Lupulite, De Witte, and Vagrance. Won by a short head. Time, lmin 16sec.

TAKAPUNA MEETING

(Press Association.) AUCKLAND, May 25.

The second day’s racing in connection with the Takapuna Jockey Club’s winter meeting took place this afternoon. The weather was anything but favorable, and the racing track was very heavy. Results:— Pupuke Handicap, of 80 sovs, o-i furlongs.—Tauriki 1, Cyreman 2, Explosive 3. Also started: Lady Bessie, Escamillo, Fremantle, Alleta, Firelock, Kotiti, Lady Ferris, Fodeles. Won by a length. Time, lmin 15 3-5 sec. Tauriki was favorite.

Hauturu -Hurdles, of lOQsovs, ■■ 1-J miles.—Ornati 1, English 2', Cavaliero 3. Scratched: Paritutu, Swagsman, Lady Hune, Le Beau, Landlock, and Franklin. AVon easily. Time, 3min 35 2-ssec. Omati was favorite.

Second Pony Handicap, of lOOsovs, 5j furlongs.—Octoroon T, Necktie 2,. AVaihou 3. Also started: Mighty Atom,. Hughie, Ngakapa, Hopscotch. AVon by half a length. Time, lmin 16 2-ssec. Necktie was favorite.

Britannia Handicap, of 175sovs, 1 mile.—Loch Buhie 1, Foremost 2, Uranium. Also started: Te_ Arolia. AVon by a length. Time, lmin 51 2-5 sec. Uranium was favorite.

Takapuna Steeplechase.—Sol 1, Bullworth 2, Pierre 3. Scratched : Swagsman, Lady Hune, Alatakokiri, Good Faith. A good race. AVon by half a dozen lengths. Time, 7min 42sec.

Victoria Handicap, 11 miles.—Lucio 1, AVauchope 2, Frederick 3.

OTAKI AIAOBI CLUB HANDICAPS

Press Association. AVAIPUKUBAU, Alay 25. Air. J. li. Pollock has declared the following handicaps for the Otaki Alaori Racing Club’s winter meeting: —Rnu!v?.wa__X'up r -J.i-..n}iJeill— Alabuta 9.0, AVaitapu 8.9, Bourrasquo and Cross Battery 8.7, All Bed and Martello 8.1, Aboriginal 8.0, Seaman, Signor, Ghoorka, Rifle Alaid, and Alystification 7.11, AVhite Lio, Kairoma, AVaipaku, and Gazeley 7.8, Arc Light and Alerrie Zealand 75, Carissima 7.3, AVailethe and ICurawaka 712, Rendroc'k and Probability 6.11, Lawn Rose 6.9, Sandix, King’s Lynn, Fernando, and The Leader 6.7. Rangura Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Alotoa 9.5, Ballarat 8.11, Aboriginal 8.2, Swimming Belt, Kairoma, and Kitclien Alaid 7.13, Penates 7.11, AVoodhcy .7-7, Alerrie Zealand 7.6, The Seer, Tupono, and Toa Tuhi 7.3, Sherlock Holmes and Simplex 7.2, Rangipapa, and Probability 7.0, Goldfield, Hillspring, Salvor Lead, Sir Fernandos, Jolly Roger, Gleam, and Alias A T era 6.7. 1 —— Flying. Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Naumai 9.10, Sir Frisco 8.13, Rangipapa King Post, and Seatondale 8.11, Peregrine aud North Polo 8.6, AVhare : kura, Playmate, Alaiora 7.12, Yosami 7.11, Conqueror and Crucenella 7.9, Chase Alab 7.5, Lochelia, Royal Alaid, and Astraea. 7.3, Bonny Doon and Alanai 7.0, Alulga Bill and Vinco 6.10, Adventure and Flying AVind. Otaki Hack Handicap, 1 mile.— Seatondale and Flingot 9.0, Rangiheata 8.10, Taitoko 8.8, North Pole 8.3, Scenery .and Kilmarnock / .12, Comedian and Snip 7.9, Rose Lako 7.0. ’ Birthday Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs—AVaikaraka 10.0,Sir 1 risco 9.11 Ponguino 9.4, Rangua and Buoyant 9.0, St. Amelia and Diplomatic 8.13, Research 8.12, King’s Birthday, Lyke, Llanwera, Tondergliie, Alonarque, Astraea., Maidie, and Mulga Bill 8.10, Silver Park, Consello, and Sandstone 8 9 ‘First Hack Hurdle Handicap, 1} miles.—Aeolus and Compass 11.2, Stake and Letherine 11.0, Snip 10.16, Playmate 10.7, Mount Cook, St. Amelia, and Stratlicona 10.0, Rawluti, SpecioSa, and Jolly Roger 9.13, lhe Leader, AVhatatakuri .9.8, Liberator 9.6, Lingerer 9.4, First View 9-2, Cardiff, AVaimaria, Otaroa, Hatley, Cyrus, Algina, Netherby, Aiussen, and Rawhetu 9.0.

• DUNEDIN HANDICAPS. Press Association. DUNEDIN, Aray 25. The following handicaps have been declared for the Dunedin winter Pacific Hurdles—Grandstand 1111, Slow Tom. 11.9, Homeward U'; Southern Cross 11.0, Casablanca 10.0, Black Friar 9.13, Storm 9.13, Stoi - rnont 9.9, Blessbok 9 8, Grosvenor 9.5, Albiu-y 9.3, Grand Farma 9.0 . Brighton Hack Handicap, 6 tui-. Ion"s.— Alythical' 10.2, Silkweb 9.9, Lone Star 9.7, Brown Bell 8.13, Sam Weller 8.10, Spinning Flight. 8.8, Secret 8 8, Pretty Nell 8.7, Chief Loclijel 8.3, Linda 7.10, Captain Kettle 7 7' St. ltosalier 7.5, After 7.4, Balaclava 7.0: The .Orient 6'.12, Calvennor 6.11, Amethyst 6.10. ' Birthday Handicap, .14 ’"ff 3 ' Cross Battery 9 7, Stratagem S-12, Stronghold 8.6, Clanchattan 8.5 .Field Gun 8.4, Paragon 8.4, 1 8.3, Alcdallist 8.2, Thunderer 7.10, Office

Girl 7.9, Roscommon 7.8, Spcculnto 7.3, Notus 7.0, Red and Black 6.13, Lady London 6.11, Qungga 6.10, Southern Cross G. 9, AVhito Cockauo 6.7, Sirius. 6.7, Stopenl'oldt 6.7, A.L. 6.7. Tradesmen’s Handicap, 6 iurlongs. —Petrovna-10.2, Lupulite 10.2, Harvest 8.5, Ard Reigh 8.3, Contender 8.3, De Witte 8.3, Lady Disdain 8.2, Clanchattan 7.12, Apollodoris 7.10, Octave 7.10, Lady Orizon 7.10, Oiyoi 7.9, Zetland 7.5, White Cockade 7.4, Lurescmio 7.0, Adria. 7.0, Ininginary 7.0, Restless 6.9, Whirlwind 6.7, Curiosetta 6.7, Regent 6.7. Saddlehill Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Silkwob 10.5, Brown Bell 9.9, Erskine 9.5. Cooeo 9.2, Sarstiold and Chief Lochiel 8.13, Cockleshell 8.10. Miss Gal 8.10, Flavour'B.s, Kaikomaka 8.2. Bay Lupin 8.2, Assault 8.2, Gold Dredge 8.2, Littlo Medallist 8.0, ll*mlock 8.0, Rosine 8.0, A.L. 8.0, Miss Casket 8.0, Apollyon 8.0, Ngawera 8.0, Muskatator 8.0, Sims Reeves 8.0.. Winter Welter, 7 furlongs.—Canute Chiel 10.7, Lady Disdain 10.2, Glanclinttan 10.2, Field Gun 10.1, Wo Witte 9.3, Oiyoi 9.0, Ollice Girl 9.9, Roscommon 9.9, Zetland 9.5 Nptus 8.13, Scrnpiron Jack 8.13 St Denis 8.13, The Libyan 8.13, Red am Black 8.11, Trent 8.9, .Adrni. 8.9, Moncljik 8.9, Lurcsome 8.9, Sam Weller 8.8, Ouagga 8.7, Stepenfeldt 8.3, Rosehiooin 8.3, Casque 8.3, Zero 8.2, Spinning Flight 8.2, .O.mrosctta 8.0, Postcard 8.0, Red Morn 8.0, Heirloom 8.0, Linda 8.0, Beckwoll 80, Santa Rosnlier 8.0, Apprentice 8.0, Lucky 8.0 Royal Shell 8.0, Smallshoot.B.o.

- - BRISBANE CUP. . United -Press Association— Copyright BRISBANE. May 25. The following is the result of the Brisbaiic Cup:—Thunderer 1, Motor 2, Diabolq 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 3Jsec.