SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2236, 31 October 1908, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

THE TUBF.

POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB’S SPRING MEETING.

SECOND DAY

The spring meeting of the Poverty Bay Turf Club was concluded yesterday.' In the early part of the afternoon the weather conditions were all that could be desired, but. later pn, just as the principal event, the Makaraka Handicap, was about to bo run, a heavy squall passed over the course, accompanied by driving rain, making matters most unpleasant for a time. In tlio majority of the races the fields were very small, the scratching pen being freely used, and m the Waikanae Handicap only two horses lined up at the barrier. Tlie attendance was again large, but not quite so great as on the previous day, and once more a fair .number of ladies graced the lawn by their presence. Th racing was with one exception clean-, and some good finishes were seen. The stewards were called together to enquire into the suspicious running of Andrew Mack in the AVaikanae Handicap, and after a lengthy enquiry it was resolved" that 13. Deelev, who rode the horse, be suspended for six months, ancj a further enquiry regarding the owner and the horse will bo lield at 10 o’clock this morning. Twelve bookmakers were again on the course, _ and were doing a brisk business, having a better day, as the fancied horses in one or two instances did not justify the opinions of backers. The amount of £5286 was put through the totalisator, making a total of £10,389 for the meeting, as ■against £15,790 for last year. The following are the results: SECOND WELTER HANDICAP, of SOsoys ; second horse lOsovs. Minimum weight 8.7. One mile.

D. Hepburn’s b m Nadine, by San Remo —Duadine, 5.7 (Lindsay) 1 C. Morse’s br g Te Arai, by Monaco —Erolic, 10.4 (Porter) ... 2 P. Pittar’s br g Shanks, by Sou’wester, 10.2 (Deeley) ... 3 Also started : Whakaweira 9.3, Earmark 8.9, Te Uku 5.7. Te Uku get several lengths the worst of the start, and Nadine showed the way from Whakaweira and (Shanks, with Earmark next-. Along the back Shanks moved up and Te Arai improved his position. Nadine led into the straight and won comfortably by a length and a-half from Te Arai, who beat Shanks for second place by half-a-length, after a great battle. Time, lmin 48 4-ssec.

SECOND HURDLES HANDICAP, of GOsovs; second horse lOsovs. One and a-half miles. W. S. Davidson’s eh g Reservoir, by Jet d’eau —Cartouche, 11.7 (J. Jones) ... ... 1 P. Ellingham’s br g Rnabon, by Mah.iki —Denbigh, 10.10 (Hall) 2 J. Sisterson’s br g Morpeth, by Cracksliot —Lady Winter, 9.13 (Murray) ••• ••• ••• 3

These were the only starters. Rnation and Morpeth led past the stand half-a-dozen lengths in front of Reservoir. The two leaders raced neck-and-neek along the back, with Reservoir still dropping back. At the far turn. Rnabon had a length’s lead from Morpeth, with Reservoir closing up the gap rapidly. This order was maintained until entering the straight, where the chestnut was only a length behind. Once over the last jump Reservoir put in a great run, and passed Ruabon thirty yards from the judge’s box, winning comfortably by a length. Morpeth was a similar distance away, third. Time, 3min 0 4-ssec.

SECOND COUNTY STAKES HANDICAP, of 50sovs; second horse 10 sovs. One mile. J. Clark’s b m Spate, by Alonaco —Frolic, 8.9 (Whittaker) ... 1 G. B. Oman’s b g Paisano, by Strowan —Booby, 8.2 (Buchanan) 2 D. Hepburn’s b m Nadine, by Saracen —Duadine, 6.13 and 61b over (Deeley) ... ... 3 Also started: Te Arai 9.0, Awanui 6.10 and Sib ever.

Awanui got rather the worst of the start, an<J Nadine showed out in front from Paisano, Spate, and Te Arai. Round the hack Awanui ran up third, and Spate and Nadine led into the straight, with Paisano coming fast on the outside. Just outside the distance Spate assumed command, and von easily by three lengths from Paisano, Nadine two lengths further off in third place. Time, lmin 46 l-ssec. AIAKARAKA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.; second horse lOsovs. One mile. * F. Loomb’s b g Dardanus, by iSt. Paul —Electra, 7.13 (Buchanan) 1 G. C. Ormond’s ch m Hinetitama, by Defiant—Hinevliata, 8.10 (Murray) ... ... ••• 2 AI. G. Nasmith’s b g Auldearn, by San Remo—Opaque, 8.5 (Porter) 3 Also started: Lady Rohina 7.11,Stylish 7.11. .An excellent start was effected in this event, and after going 100 yards Auldearn led from Stylish and Hinetitama, with Dardanus four lengths behind. Rounding the turn into the straight Styilsh improved her position, and Dardanus caught .and passed- the field, with Hinetitama in hot pursuit. The gelding lasted well, and beat the chestnut by a good half •length, with Auldearn third. Time, lmin 47 l-ssec.

SECOND HACK ELAT HANDICAP, of 50sovs; second horse lOsovs. Six furlongs. Hon. J. Carroll’s h f Miss Advance, by Advance —Courierre, 7.11 .(Robson) .. ... 1 G. 13. Oman’s br g Pearl) Reef, by Gold Reef —Pearl Powder, 7.3 and 31b over (Deeley) ... 2 A. J. Lindsay’s b in Mistime, by Birkenhead—Miss Never, 8.6

(Lindsay) • : ••• ••• *!• 3 Also started: Pluck 8.11, Gladspiuir 8.8, Gatenby 7.6 and Gib over, Cantata 7.4, Ardfert 7.2 and olb over, Awanui 6.7 ancl 101 b over. Mistime played UP ,a t the post and delayed the start, and when the barrier did go iup Cantata, and I earl Reef were a length clear of Miss Advance, Pluck, Gatenby, and Gladsmuir, with Carron and Mistime last. After going about a furlong Broadfiolcl on Carron tried to get through and bis mount cannoned into Awanui and fell, but the rider escaped with a severe shaking. Miss Advance led into the straight, followed, by Pearl Reef, Gatenby, and Mistime. This order was maintained to the finish, the filly winning easily by three lengths, and: Mistime filled the third position a length awpy, Time, Enin 20 . .. d

MAIDEN SCURRY HANDICAP, of 50sovs; second horse lOsovs. Five furlongs. W. C. Walsh’s br m Munga Motio, by San Fran* —Kiss Mary, 9.0 ' (Murray) ••• ••• ••• 1 J. C. Parker’s b f Waikanae, by ■Seaton Delavaf —Simonias, 7.9

(Bfoadfield) ••• ••• 2 C. McCabe’s ch f Kaitnkaro, by Monaco —Playful, 8.7 (Cameron) 3

The only starters. Munga Motio got two lengths lead at the start from Kaitakaro and Waikanae. The latter quickly made up the lost ground and passed the chestnut, but could not overhaul Munga Motio, who fed into the straight and; won in hollow fashion by ten lengths. A •length separated second and third. Time, lmin 6sec. WAIKANAE ©HANDICAP, of .SO so vs; second horse lOsovs. Five furlongs, Hon. J. Garroll’-s hr ,m Tarina, by St. Clement —Aka, 7.10 (Hobson) 1 T. Butler’s br g Andrew Alack, by Merriwee —Alias Mack, 8.4 (Dee-

ley) 2 Out of ten entries these were the ■only starters. Andrew Alack got woll away, but Tarina quickly overhauled him and for a couplb of furlongs the pair raced neck-and-neek. The mare had a slight advantage into the straight, and keeping her position was first past the judge's box by three-parts of a length. Andrew Alack did not appear to be ridden out. Time, linin' osec. FAREAVELL HANDICAP, of oO sovs j soconci Jiors-© lOsovs. fecven furlongs. , , . . , C J. Parker’s ch c Ballyheigh, by Hotchkiss—Crescent, 7.4 (Deeley) 1 q.. q. Ormond’s ch m Hinetitama, by Defiant —Hinewliata, 9.4 (Alurray) . ••• * C. Suff’s hr g Pluck, by Merriwee —Victoria Cross, 8.2 (Cameron) 3 Also started: Lloyds .6-10 and Sib over. Earmark 6.9 and 111 b over Hinetitama get well away from the barrier, with Pluck, Lloyds, and Ballyheigh in close attendance, and Earmark last. Pluck dropped back going along the hack stretch, and Ballyheigh moving fast wrested the lead" from the chestnut mare, and coming on resolutely won by a Icngtli •and a-half. A similar distance separated second and third. Lloyds was close up fourth. Time, lmin 33 l-osec.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB’S METROPOLITAN MEETING.

[Puess Association.]

CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 30. The following handicaps have been declared: Spring Hurdle Handicap, of 2oU *>ovs., two miles. —Stormont 12.6, Lvrist 10.13, Leeside 10.9, Playmate 10.4, Leonardo 10.2, Aovangi 10.1, Snip 9.9, Whatukura 9.5, Oasis 9.4, Northern Star 9.0, AVaimaria 9.0, Y'osami 9.0. Riecarton Welter Handicap, of 300 <iovp one mile. —Grenadier 10.7, Probable 10.6, Dawn 10.6, Stronghold 9.13, Moriarity 9.11, All Guns 9 9, Vasa 9.7. Sunglow 9.5, Diamond Star 9.5, Diabolo 9.4, Husbandman 92. Prim 9.0, Simplex 8.13, Rose Noble 8.12, Harvest 8.11, Nobel 8.9, Golden Cairn 8.9, The Libyan 8.9, Contender 8.8. Dabchick 8.7, fet. Alichael 8.7, Lone Star 8.6, Thunderer 8.6, .Out-lander 8.6, Los Angelos 8.3, (SomarofE 8.1, Prism 8.0, Court Beauty 8.0, Bountiful 8.0. Ladies’ Purse Handicap, of 120 sovs., one mole.—Don Orsino. 11.5, Ou Wander 11.5, Fandango Ho, Tsaitschar 10.9, Farl'ey Grove 10.9, Cavatina 10.9, Virtus 10.9, Gold Treasure 10.6, Master Leslie 10.2. Musketoon 10.1, Orsino 10.0, Red King 10.0, Alilo 10.0.

THE MASTERTON MEETING

[Press Association.]

MAiSTEIITON, Oct. 30. The Masterton meeting concluded to-day. The course was sticky oiq account of rain in the morning. The following are the results: Hack Hurdles, l-h miles—Yosami 1, Lebeccio 2, Joe Ward 3. -y so started: Hatley, Speciosa, Golden Butterfly, Indian Mutiny, Adventure. Won by a length. Tradesmen’s Hack Handicap, / furlongs.—Mil'dura 1, King Post 2, Lucretus 3. Also started: Investment, Knight Commander. __ Won by a neck. Time, lmin 33 3-osec. President’s Handicap, 1 mile and 1 furlong.—Sandstream 1, Skye 2, Lucretius 3. Also started: InvestItifle, Polyanthus, Loiret, Hiro, Gaelic, San Fernando. Won by a length. Time, lmin 58 4-ssec. High-weight Hack Handicap, 1 mile.—Netherby 1, Tainui 2. These were the only starters. Von by halt-a-Jength. ~ 13 Hunters’ Handicap Hurdles, Nannies.—Ballance 1, Kuranui 2, Fnestick 3. Also started: Whakataka, Otis, Tiana. Won by three lengths. Welter Hack Handicap, 1 mile —fet. Brandon 1, Tangaroa Kelso 3. Also started: Windage, Routine, Highden, Colossus. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin 48 4-ssec. Stewards’ Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Golden Eagle 1, Toa Tuhi 2, lull Rate 3. Also started: Lothair, fennplex, Aberration. _ Won by three lengths- Time, lmin 16 3-5 see. Electric Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Yi 1, Sir- Antrim 2, Timothy 3. Also started: Axito, Hermia, The Cockatoo, Conquer, Ihera, Sealer, Kimmeran, Pukewhai. Won by half-a-length. Time, lmin 17 2-ssec.

AUCKLAND FINAL PAY 7 MENTS

[PnEsa Association.] AUCKLAND, Oct. 30. For the Auckland Racing dab’s spring meeting the following are left in the City Handicap' and Welcome Stakes after the final payments City Handicap. —Moral i(inc. 51b penalty) 9.7, Uranium 8.13, Leonator 8.13, Loelihuhie 8.8, Douche (inc. 51b penalty) 8.3, Raupanalia 8.2, Tan. San 8.0, Paritutu 7.12, Carl Rosa 7.11, Celtic 7.11, Te Anoha 7.11, Delegate 7.10, Dunboroe 7.2, Sandstream Welcome Shakes.—Wairilci 8.5, Hyperipn 8.5, Maori iKng 8.5, iStamans 8.5, Excalibur 8.2, Monsieur Soult 8.2, Elegance 8.0, Kakanita 8.0, Salute 8.0, Tetrazzini 8.0. The acceptances for the other events are as follows: President’s Handicap.—Dardanus 9.0, Aristocrat 8.7, Rosavere 8.1, ■Rarata 8.0, ißimlock 7.12, Waimangu 7.11, St.* iC.yren 7.8, Okaihau 7-0. Flying Handicap.—Te Aroha 8.9, Muskerry 8.3, Till Calcabou 8;2, Ma.napouri 3,0> Advocate 7.13, Polwtu 7.13, Jhon 7.9/ Lawßocls 7*6, Uycitt m,

Hobson Handicap.—Wane-hope 9.4, Doggerbank 8.9, Inglis 8.3, Lady Frances 8.1, Rarata 8.1, Ngapuka 7.12, Explosive 7.6, Lord Crispin 7.6, Cyrettus 7.5, Cyreniac 7.3, C'armania 7.2, Jena 7.2, Aristos 7.0, Mentira 7.0, Dainty 7.0, Fideles 7.0, Miobaeloff 7.0, Kapuarangi 7.0, Hard Rock 7.0, San Paula 7.0, Totilca 7.0. ■Sliorts Handicap.—Cambrian 9.1, Foremost 8.11, Mu skerry 8.6, Tamai•nupo 8.3, Royal Soult 8.0, Haldane 8.0, Devonport 7-. 13, Lucio 7.13, Loongana 7.12, AVaihuku 7.8, Guidwifo 7.5, Quadroon (inc. 51b penalty) 7.3, Coromandel .6.12. Hunters’ (Steeplechase.—Mawhiti 12.4, Bachelor 12.3, Mozart 10.9, Warden 10.8, Laddie 10.7, Tom Burns 10.7, Irish Jig 10.7, Connecticut 10.7, Hardy 10.7.