THE TURF.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2225, 24 June 1908, Page 3

THE TURF.

A number of trainers took advantage of the fine weather yesterday morning to work their charges it the Park-racecourse. Sarilla and a halfsister to Cinque ran fo\ir furlongs in opsecs, while Andrew Mac anti Stylish covered a similar distance in good time. Never Mind, Raiun ut. Sheet Mario ,aml Noteorine also galloped oyer a short distance. Pluck, liinetitnina, anil To (Arai ran seven furlongs in Iroin 37]secs, the iMerriweC home having , the advantage. Morpeth and tteay went once round the steeplechase, course in fine style, while Loch Fvne,. Waikekau, and a number of others did useful work. Franklin was not out. A number of horses are expected to arrive from Napier and Auckland to-dav.

TE KARAKA RACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. The animal meeting of the above flub was held at the Kangatira Hotel on '-Monday evening, the President (Mr. J. A. Caesar), being' in the chair. A financial statement was submitted, showing that the club had a very successful year, there being a substantial balance to carry forward. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mr. J. A. Caesar (re-elected); vice-presidents, Messrs A. M. Lewis and E. F. Krause ; surgeon, Dr. Scott; treasurer, Mr. L. T. Symcs; secretary, Mr. Janies Pettie : committee, Messrs O. Monekton. L. C. -Allen, Geo. Scott, E. Dcverv, H. Kuru, M. Manuel, and D. j. Barry. Votes of thanks wore accorded the retiring officers, and to the assistant secretary (Mr. P. J. Seftonl, who had carried n.ul the duties of secretary during the indisposition of Mr. J.. McCredie very creditably. It was decided to meet again next I ne.sday evening, when the .question of purchasing the land where thy course .is situated will he discussed.