THE TURF.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2335, 30 October 1908, Page 3

THE TURF.

POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB’S SPRING MEETING.

FIRST DAY

President: J. W. Nolan, Esq. VicePresident, J; Clark, Esq. Hon. Treasurer: L. T. Symes, Esq. Hon. Surgeon: Dr.’ Chas. E. Scott. Stewards: Messrs C. White, J. A. Caesar, A. E. Kennedy, J. M. Gouldsinith, J. Maynard, R. Sherratt, A. Dewing. Judge: Captain Tucker. Starter: Mr. H. Piper. Handicapper: Mr. J. Chadwick. Clerk of Totalisator: W. O. Ske9t. Clerk’.of Scales: M. DeCosta. Clerk of Course: A. Pritchard. Secretary: D. R. DeCosta,

The spring meeting of the Poverty Bay Turf Club was commenced at the Makaraka course yesterday. With the exception of one portion the course was in. excellent order, and although small fields were the order of the day good racing was witnessed, several of the finishes bearing eloquent testimony to the handicapping of Mr. J. Olrjklwick. The brilliant weather attracted a large crowd to the course, and there was an unusually large percentage of the fair sex. The day was a thoroughly suitable one for the display of spring fashions, and the pretty costumes of the ladies lent an added charm to the aspect of the lawn and grandstand. The special trains both front town and country were crowded with passengers, and a large number took advantage of the fine day to either motor or drive to the course. The attendance constituted a record for the first day of the spring meeting. The racing throughout was clean and on no occasion did there appear to be the slightest necessity for an enquiry on account of suspicious Tunning. Several or the finishes were excellent, and that in the Spring Handicap between Douche and Auldearn was a memorable battle, and is likely to be remembered for some time. The arrangements on the course avere a r ery good, and the new patent board showing the starters in each event proved a great convenience. A matter which lvas considered by many on the ground to be avorthy of~the Club’s attention avas that of the better display of the numbers of the winning horses, the present scheme being of a rather primitive nature, the numbers being invisible a very short distance aavay from the judge’s box. A copplte of minor accidents occurred during the day. but happily they avere not attended with .any serious . results. Tivelve bookmakers were licensed, and each of them appeared to be doing a great- trade, although it could hardlv be called a good day for the -'‘books’’ ■as the winner® in most cases were avell supported. The sum of £5103 avas put through the totalisator, ;as against £7342 for the correspondin'* day ,ast year. The catering avas in the hands of Mrs. Erskine. and the 'selections given throughout the dav by the Vita String Band added considerably to the enjoyment of a pleasurable day’s outing. The following are the results of the racing:—

TRIAL HANDICAP, „f 50 sovs. ; second horse to receive 10 sovs. •from stake. Six furlongs. C. Sufi s br g, Thick, by Merriwee ~ ' ictoria S.o (X). Oameron) , ... ... j Newman’s b g Etya, by -Mahak!—Luna, 7.7 (Broadfield) 2 \v. C. Walsh’s b m Aluiiga Alotio-, by San Fran—Kiss Alary, 7.10 (Alurray) ... ... .. 3 Also started—Alistinie 9.0, Aliss Advance 8.8, Cantata B.o,,Lady Ainslie 7.12, Earmark 7.9, Aliss liexer 7.4. Eiya was responsible for a delay at the post, and when the field got away to a good start Pluck and Munga Alotio soon showed out in front from Etya 'and Aliss Advance, and the others bunched. Pluck increased liis lead to a length coining into the straight, and Eiya also improved his position at the turn. The brown gelding was all o-ut coming up the straight and fast lasted long enough to win by half a length from Eiya, who came very fast on the rails, and beat Alunga Alotio by a head for second place. Time, lmin 19sec. FIRST HURDLES HANDICAP, of 60 sovs.; second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. 1% miles.

AV. S. Davidson’s ch g Reservoir, by Jet d’Eau—Cartouche, 10.10 (J. Jones) ... ... ... ... 1 P. Ellingliam’s br g Rnabon, by Afaliaki—Denbigh, 10.8 (J. Hall) 2 Also .started—The Stripper 9.0 (J. O’Connell) . . The Stripper, who was making' his initial effort over the sticks, jumped off in the lead, and led by a length from Reservoir and Rnabon the first time past the stand. The same order was maintained along the back stretch but The Stripper was jumping wildly and losing his advantage. At the far turn Reservoir closed up with the leader, with Ruabon half-a-dozen lengths behind. AVhen the fence at the entrance to the straight was reached, The Stripper again . jumped faultily and came dovyn heavily, nearly bringing down Reservoir, who, however, recovered well, and coming on nicely won easily by ten lengths from Ruabon. Time, 3mm 41see. It was at- first feared that The Stripper had been badly hurt, but it was found "that he was only dazed, while his rider luckily escaped altogether unFIRST COUNTY STAKES HANDICAP, of 50 sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake.

Six furlongs. L. Furr’s b m Stylish, by &>an Remo—Manutuke, 8.13 (B. Deeley) ~, ... X John Clark’s cli g Lloyds by Alonaco—Zena, 6.10 and 81bs over (AVhittaker) 2 J. Robson’s br g Gatenby, by Strowan —Manutuke, 7.8 (BroadAlso* started —Gladsmuir 9.0, liaitakaro 7.0 and 131bs over, Awanui 6.12 and 81bs over Stvlish and Kaitalcaro' played up at the post, and Gladsmuir and Lloyds led out of the barrier from Kaitakaro with Gatenlpy, Stylish, and Awanui in

that order. The black mare retained the lead , until approaching the home turn, where- Lloyds took command, only to be deposed in turn Jay Stylish, avlio- avas coining very fast. This order avas maintained to- the finish, Stylish avinning by three-parts of a length from Lloyds. Gatenby came aviitli a late run, and beat Cladsmuir for third olace. Time, lmin 21sec. SPRING HANDICAP, of _ 120 sovs,; second horse to receive 10 so vs. from stake. 1} miles, w. S. Davidson’s ch m Douche, by Jet d’Eau—Cartouche, 9.0 (Buchanan) —. ... ... _ ... 1 M. G. Nasmith’s Auldearn, by San Remo —Opaquo, 8.0 (Porter) ... 2 G. C. Ormond’s cli m Hinetitama, by Defiant—Hineivliata, 8.12

(Murray) ... ... ... ... 3 Also- started—Wliakaweira 6.12 and 81bs- over.

A splendid race, and .a magnificent finish. Auldearn quickly shot to the front from the word “go,” and led past- the stand by a length from Douche and Hinetitama, with AVhalcaweira bringing up the rear. Along the back stretch Douche moved up to the leader, -and the pair raced neck and neck three lengths ahead of Hinetitama. Coming to the straight the- later lessened the gap to about a length and a half, and at the distance Auldearn and Douche were- still level. A great battle ensued between the- pair, the issue being in doubt until the last few yards, where the chestnut mare made a groat effort and just gained the verdict by ai head from Auldearn, with Hinetitama a couple of lengths away third. Time, 2min 13-Jsee".

FIRST WELTER HANDICAP, .of 1 50 sovs.; second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. Minimum 10 sovs from stake. 7 furlongs. P. Pittar’s br g Shanks, by Sou’wester, 9.7 (Deelcy; 1 C. J. Parker’s ch c Ballyheigli, by Hotchkiss—Orescent, 9.10 (W. Smith) ... ... ... ... 2 D. Hepburn’s b m Nadine, by San Remo—.Duadino, 8.12 (Broadfielcl) ... ; ... 3 The only starters. Nadine got slightly the worst of the start.. and the other two raced -abreast all the way round, until the home turn, where Shanks shot to the front, and finishing resolutely won by a length from Ballyheigli, with .Nadine -a- similar distance away third. Time, lmin 35£sec.

MAIDEN SCURRY, of 50 sovs.; second horse to receive 10 sovs. from stake. Four furlongs.

C. J. Parker’s b g Ardfcrt, by Seaton Delaval—Lady Augusta, 8.0 (J. Buchanan) ... ... 1 F. N. Dillon’s ch f Coldwin, by Pilgrim’s Progress—Caledonia, S.O (A. McLeod) ... ... 2 G. Carrington’s b f Incy, by Birkenhead—Lady Reav, 8.0 (Deeley) ... ... ... ... 3 Also started—Shavings 8.0, Baktos 8.0, Waikanae 8.0, Rata 8.0. Goldwin jumped off in front of Ardfert, Baldos, Waikanae and Shavings with Rata -last to leave the barrier. Goldwin led for two furlongs, when Ardfert began to creep up, and Waikanae and luey were also prominent. After -a fine race, an excellent finish resulted in Ardfert gaining tlie verdict from Goldwin by a bare halflengtli, with Inoy a length away third, and Waikanae- close up fourth. Time, 53 l-ssec.

FLYING HANDICAP, of GO sovs.; second liorso to receive 10 sovs from stake. Six furlongs. T. Blitter’s Andrew Alack, by Alerriwee—Aliss Alack, 7.8 (Deeley) 1 Hon. J. Carroll’s br m T-arina, by St. Clement—Aka, 7.6 (Robson) 2 L. Furr’s b" 111 Stylish, bv San

Remo—Alanutuke, 8.3 (Porter) 3 Also started—Lady Robina 8.7, Alistime 7.12.

After a short delay -at the post, Stylish and Andrew Alack showed out from Tarina and Lady Robina, with Alistime last. Round the far bend Tarina moved up to the leaders, and Lady Roliina dropped back a little. Andrew Alack led into the straight, where Tarina and Stylish were racing abreast-. The Alerriwee gelding was not headed, and won by a length from Tarina, who beat Stylish for second place, lime, Imm 17 4-ssec. FIRST HACK FLAT HANDICAP, ot 5U sovs.; second horse to receive 10 sovs. from stake. One mile. IT. Loomb’s b g Dardanus, by St. p aU i—Electra, 8.3 (Buchanan) 1 J. Clark’s Spate, by Aionaco— Pouawa, 3.7 (AYnittaker) ... J C. Aiorse’s br. g Te Aral, by Alonaco—Frolic, 9.0 (Porter) ... 3 Te Uku (7.2) also lined up at the barrier, but from a, false start bolted half-way round the course, and attempting to jump , the 6ide ience struck heavily and fell, throwing his rider (A. McLeod), who sustained a rather severe concussion but wo bone®, were broken. Ihe othei got well away together, and Dardanus cook up the running a length ahead of Spate along the back stretch. 1 Aral was three lengths in th© rear rounding the back bend, and Spate tlvow ut> to Dardanus. -j he lattei avis however, going well within li-nn-SfA* S rSnISVuS Time, lmin 44 2-ssec. TO-DAY’S AA T EIGHTiS. The following weights have been deciai'ed by Mr, J. Chadwick for thesecond day’s racing. ■ SECOND COUNTY STAKES HAN- • DICAP. One mile.

THE MASTER-TON MEETING

[Press Association.]

MASTER-TON, Oct. 29. The Masterton spring meeting opened to-day in fine weather. The course was in good order. The following are the results of the racing: -Hack Hurdles, lj miles. —Yosami 1, Hatley 2, iSpeeiosa 3. Also started: Indian Mutiny, Kuranui, Lebeccio, Tiana. AVon by four lengths. Time, 3min 25sec.

Flying Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Passive 1, Investment 2, Mildura. 3. Also started: Conqueror, Fulminator. Won by a neck. Time, lmin 17-J-sec.

Masterton Cup, 1J miles. —Mrs. AI. Moores’ Sir Frisco, 9.3 (R. Hatch), 1; Mrs. J. Bull’s Irish Rifle, 9.0-(S. Reid), 2; J. C. Sheet's Silken Rein, 7.11 (L. Wilson), 3. Also started: San Julie 8.4, King Post 7.1, Hiro 7.4, Loiret 7.8, Alerrie Rose 7.7, Saiidstream 7.7, Skye 7.0, Blue Ribbon 6.7, Roseal 6.7. AVon, by a length. Time, 2min llsec. Ala idcn Hack Scurry, 4 furlongs. —Kiltie Las® 1, Hermia 2, Rock Ferry 3. Also started : Sealer, Lady Pet, Tainui, Golden Glow, Swallow, Vineo, Lady Paul, Hinerangi, Adventure, St. Charles, Colossus, Afterthought. AVon by two lengths. Time, 50sec.

October Hack Race, lmile.—T.ingeroa 1, Hi glide 11 2, Routine 3. Also started: AVindage, Kelso, Alikotahi,Lucretins, Scenery, Knight Commander. AAnn by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 45 3-ssec.

Publicans’ Handicap. 7 furlongs.— Polyanthus 1, Lothair 2, Toa Tuhi 3. Also started: Simplex, Gaelic, Rosegrove, Elfrida.-AA’on by three lengths. Time, lmin 31sec. Ladies’ Bracelet, 1J miles. —Golden Butterfly 1, Doncarloo 2, Netlierby 3. Also started : Espartero, Haeremai, St. Brandon, Ballance. AYliakatika, Firestick, Shellfish. Pukewalii. AA’on by three lengths: Time, 2min 17 3-5 sec.

Dash Hack Handicap. 5 furlongs. —Tiiniut 1, Hermia 2, The Cockatoo 3. Also started: Sir Artegnl, Anita, Sir Antrim, Timothy, A r i, Lady Paul, Golden Rein, Kimmerian. AVon by a length. Time, lmin 2sec.

AIASTERTON ACCEPTANCES

[Press Association.]

AIASTERTON, Oct. 29

Tlie following acceptances have been received for the second' day of the Alasterton; Racing Cub’s meeting::— Hack Hurdles Handicap, 11 miles. —Hatley 10.10, 10.0, Golden Butterfly. 9.7. Indian Mutiny 9.3, Diplomatic 9.0,. Joe.AVard 9.0, Kuranui 9.0, Adventure 9.0, Le beecio 9.0.

Tradesmen’s HackHainlicap, 7 furongs.—King Post 9.0, Skye. *8.7, Inestment 8.4, Osiris 7.9, High-den 7.9, Fulminator 7.2, Lucretius 7.0, Atildura 6.12, Knight Commander 6.7. President’s Handicap (open), 1 mile and a furlong.—lrish Rifle 9.5, Polyanthus 8.4, Silken Rein 7.13, Loiret 7.5, iSandstream 7.4, Hiro 7.2,' Gaelic 7.0, San Fernando 6.13, Skye 6.12.

High-weight Hack Handicap, 1 mile.—NetheriJy 11.6, T.ainui 10.7. Hunters’ Hurdles •-.Haui-dicap, IfJ miles.—AVindy 11.11, Netlierby 11.3, Colonial 10.12, Kuranui 10.9, Balance 10.7, AVhakatika 10.7, Firestick 10.7. Otus 10.7, Tiana 10.7. AVeltor Hack Handicap, 1 mile. — Sandstream 9.9, AA’indage 9.3, Routine 9.2, Kelso 9.0, Ta-ngeroo. 8.12, Highden 8.9, St, Brandon 7.12, Knight Commander 7.10, Colossus 7.10, Golden Glow 7.10. Stewards’ Handicap- (open , 6 furlongs.—Full Rate 8.13, Toa ,2’iihi 8.5, Polyanthus 8.4, Lothair 8.0, iSimpltex 7.10, Golden Eagle 7.10, Aberration 7.10.

Electric Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs —(Sir Ai-tegal 9.0, Axite 8.11, Investpinent 8.9, Hermia *7.11, Merrivonia 7.11, The Cockatoo 7.9, Conquor 7.9, Sir Antrim 7.9, Timothy 7.9, Tlicra 7.7, A r i 7.5, Sealer 7.4, Swallow 7.4, Rock Ferry 7.4, Kimmerian, 7.0, Pqkewliai 7.0.

Te Arai Spate a v S 9 8 2 - Paisa-no Reay Nadine_ Aw ann i. MAIDEN SCURRY HAN 7 10 6 13 6 10 6 7 DICAP. Five furlongs 9 0 Munga Motio ' Whakatira 8 12 •Lady Ainslie 8 10 , Lloyds 8 9 Kaitakaro - • • • 8 7 Goldwin 8 1 Tini Toa 7 12 Incy ' t -9 Waikanae • • • a 7 8'‘ (Shavings .T?.ata 7 «? • 7 .0. ; SECOND HACK FLAT HANDICAP. Six furlongs. 9 0 Andrew Mack Pluck 8 11 Gladsmuir 8 8 Mistime . 8 6 Shanks 8 6 ' 4dvau<?e 7 3$ V *• \ ■

Probedia 7 S Gatenby 7 (T Cantata 7 4 Pearl Reef 7 3 Lloyds7 2 Earmark 7 2 Ardferfc ... 7 2 Carron 7 2 Aw an u i • 0 7Bald-, s C 7 FAREWELL HANDICAP. •Seven furlongs. Hinetitama 9 4Andrew Mack 8 G To Arai 8 2 Pluck 8 2 Spate 7 10 Miss Advance 7 4' Ballylieigli 7 4 M-unga Motio 6 13 Cantata G 12 Lloyds G 10 Earmark G 9 Awanui. G 7 SECOND WELTER HANDICAP. „ One mile. Dardanus 10 5 Te Arai ~ ... 10 4 iShanks 10 2 Paisano 9 G Wliakaweira 9 3 Earmark 8 9 Te Uku S 8 The Stripper S 7 Nadine 8 7 ACCEPTANCES. The following acceptances have been received by the secretary (Mr. D. It. DeCosta for the principal events today. SECOND HURDLES HANDICAP. One mile and a-half. (Reservoir 11 7 Euabon 10 10 Morpeth 9 13 ' MAKAR AKA HANDICAP. One mile. Hinetitania 8 10 Auldearn 8 5 Dardanus 7 13 Lady Kokina 7 11 . Stylish 7 11 W AIK A N AE H AND IC AP. Five furlongs. Auldearn 9 0 Stylish 8 7 Andrew Alack 8 4 Tarina 7 10 Mistime 7 9 Pluck 7 S Linkless 7 2 Pearl Itcef G 9 Cantata - G 9 Carron G 7