SPORTS AND PASTIME.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2450, 15 March 1909, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIME.

THE TUEF. TOLOGA BAY RACES. There was .fine weather and 1 a large attendance for the second day of the Tologa Bay Jockey Club’s annual meeting on Saturday. The fields were small, not more than five horses going to the post in any race. However, the racing was good, and exciting finishes made up for the smallness of the fields. Several owners were compelled to scratch their horses owing to their being unable to secure jockeys who could ride anywhere near the weight allotted. The Tologa Bay Club would have .a much more successful meeting ;f they held their races about nine days after the two Gisborne meetings in February, when they would secure much larger entries, and there would be no scarcity of jockeys. The date of the present meeting came too soon before the Dannevirke meeting to permit of the horses taking part in the latter running at Tologa. Bay. There was general satisfaction expressed at the manner in which the meeting was conducted. The races were got off promptly to time, and not a single hitch occurred during the two days to mar the pleasure of the sport. The stewards, with Mr. W. E. Holder, as secretary, had matters running very smoothly. Mr. J. A. Moore gave every satisfaction as judge, and had some very close finishes to decide. Mr. A. G. Woods, of Napier, made a first appo.arance as starter, and proved that ho was well up. in this important duty. Ho sent the fields away on level terms all but two races, and in these instances Miss Rexer and Waimaori were responsible by misbehaviour at the post. The Hauiti Brass Band again greatly added to the enjoyment of the proceedings by playing a lengthy programme of selections. The catering, as on the first day, was well attended to by Mr. J. Walker. An unfortunate accident happened in the fourth race, tlio Hauiti Handicap. Haurangi Pai, who was ridden by a lad of about eighteen years of age. named J. Fitzmaurice, crossed his forelegs and stumbled badly shortly after the start. The -horse, in recovering itself, struck the rider heavily, and threV him backwards on to the course. The lad sustained concussion of the brain, and when picked up was unconscious. He was carried in from the course on an ambulance stretcher, and later on taken to town, where the attendance of Mrs. J. Johnston was secured for him at the board-ing-house. The hon. surgeon of the dub, Dr. 11. Weeks, has been confined to hia bed by illness for some time past, and was thus prevented from attending the meeting. However, Dr. Weeks kindly gave his services to the sufferer, and everything that medical skill and careful nursing can do is being done for the lad. From inquiries by a “Times” representative on Sunday morning, it was ascertained that the jockey was in a critical condition. He has had brief lapses into consciousness, but it will be twenty-four hours, and possibly three days, before he takes a decided change for the better or worse. Young Fitzmaurice had but recently secured his license as a, jockey, and served his apprenticeship in Hawke’s Bay. jfia people reside in Gisborne. Every sympathy is being expressed by the residents of the district and visitors for the lad in his unfortunate accident. The turn of £1833 was put through the tothlisator for the second day, as against £3392 for the corresponding day last year. Tho total put through the machine at the present meeting was £3877, as against £6321 for last meeting. _ , The following are the results: SECOND HANDICAP HURDLES, of 30,sovs, second (lior.se to receive ssovs from the stake. One mile and abalf. Over six -flights of hurdles, 3ft Gin high. Mr. F. Benson’s b g To Kamui, aged. 12.8 (F. Porter) 1 Mr. J. P. Murphy’s br g Earmark, 9.13 (R. G. Denton) ...' 2 From an even start, both horses rapped the first hurdle as they cleared it together. Earmark went to the front, and led by a length over the second obstacle. Te Kainui gained greatly, at tjje jumps, and lay in a handy position round the back of the course. Te Kainui easily caught and passed Earmark at the turn, and romped home ail easy winner by six lengths. Earmark absolutely waddled over the last jump. Time, 3min 174 sec.

SECOND MAIDEN SCURRY, of 30 sovs. For all horses that have never won stakes exceeding £o in value. Minimum weight 7st. 71b. Five fur-

longs. AVhakaweira, 8.0 (J. Griffiths) .... 1 Te Ramura, 8.6 (F. Porter) ... 2 Ramuira, 8.10 (A. McLeod) ... 3 Also started: Moonlight 7.7 (Fit-z----maurice), Haurangi 8.8 (D. Camei'on). The quintette moved off together, and a blanket would have covered the field round the back stretch. Entering the straight, AVhakaweira drew away, and won a good -race by half-a-length from Te Raniura, Ramuira being a couple of lengths away. Time, lmin lOsec.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 45sovs, second horse to receive ssovs from the stake. Six furlongs. Air AA 7 . C. AVakh’s br m Munga Motio, oyrs, 8.10 (D. Cameron)... 1 Mr. J. Egan’s b g Caron. syrs, 7.10 (R. Broadfield) 2 Niwaru and AVhakaweira, were scratA good race ensued between tho pair, until entering the straight, where Munga Motio showed too much pace for Caron, Broadfield had the whip out on the latter,_ but Munga Motio passed the post with three-quarters ox a length to spare. Time, lmin 2£miii. HAUITI HANDICAP, of 4,ssovs. Minimum weight 7st 7!bs. Six furlongs. . Mr. AV. F. Sinclair’s b m Mura^Abi, aged, 8.5 (Porter) ... 1 Mr AV. L. Rutledge’s c g Pnarakau, aged, 9.0 (Fenton) ... ... 2 Mr T. Green’s b m AVaipare, syrs,

"8.0 (Griffiths) ••• .•••••• ••• ” Also started : Haurangai Pai 7.9 (Fitzrnaurice), Perfect 7.7 and 71b ovei an* even start the field moved off on level terms. Haurangai lai stumbled shortly after the start, taid threw her rider, Fitzmaurice. Mura Ahi led tho way, closely followed by Puarakau and AVaipare. _ This order was maintained to the judge s _ box, "Mura Ahi having a comfortable victory by half-a-length, Waipare being a couple of lengths' behind Puarakau. Time, lmin, 25sec. * . S . SECOND WELTER HANDICAP, of 35 sovs., second horse to receive osovo .from the stake. Minimum weight . Bst One mile.. Mr. H. McKay’s br g Gatenby, aaed, 8.1 (Griffiths)' ... ••• ••• 1 Mr.. W. H. Catherall’s b g AVhakaweiraYoyrs, 8.1 (Broadfield) 2 ' A ■'Rii'ht.erworth’s b m . Motuke-;'

From a good start, Motukehu led Whakaweiva round tlio back of tho course, Gatenby lying a length in the rear. On turning into the straight, Griffiths camo like a flash on the outside on Gatenby, and a magnificent struggle was witnessed past the stand. Motukehu dropped hack outpaced. Both horses were all out., and there was tremendous cheering as first one horse and then the other got bis nose in front. As fine a finish as one could wish to see resulted in Griffiths getting Gatenby home by a nose. Both horses were heartily cheered on returning to the saddling paddock. Time, lxnin 53 sec.

TOLOGA BAY JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, of 60sovs, second horse to receive lOsovs from the stake. One

mile. Mir. M. G. Nasmith’s hlk m Gladsmnir, aged, 5.12 (Porter) ... 1 Mr. G. C. Ormond’s oil m Hineti-

tama, aged, 8.9 (Cameron) ... 2 Awanni was scratched. The pair got away together, and Gladsmuir did the pacing until half the distance bad been covered. Hmetitama then moved up alongside, and they travelled in company into the straight. Gladsmuir then, drew away, and, despite the gallant efforts of the little chestnut mare, on whom Cameron was using the whip, had an easy win by a length. Time, lmin 49sec.

SECOND HACK HANDICAP, of 30 sovs., six furlongs. Mr. E. C. Connelly’s ch m Awamu, 6yrs, 7.9 and 51b over (Porter) ... 1 Mr. J. Clark’s ch g Lloyds, 4yrs, 7.7 and 81b over (Broadfield) 2 Mr. B. Henderson’s b an Miss Rexer, oyrs. 8.2 and 81b over (Murray) 3 Pearl Reef, Caron, Waimaori, Mistletoe, The Raft, Mura Alii, Hirim, Haurangi, Ramuira, and Cheshire were scratched. Also* started: Puarakau S.O and 61b over (McLeod), Satiety 7.13 (Griffiths). Miss Rexer, as usual, gave a lot of trouble at the post, and was responsible for a very bad start, Puarakau and Satiety being left standing. Awanui shot to the front, and was never headed, passing the judge’s box a length in front of Lloyds, -who was the same distance ahead of Miss Rexer. Time, lmin 2-osec.

FAERWELL HANDICAP, or 30sovs

Seven furlongs. Mr. F. Benson’s b g Te Kamui, aged, 8.9 (Porter) • 1 Mr. R. Petersen’s b m Niwaru, 4 years-, 9.0 (Broadfield) 2 Mr. H. McKay’s br g Gatenby, aged, 8.10 (Griffiths) ••• _••• 3 Linkless, Waipare. Mistletoe, I. robieda, Satiety. Haurangi, Gladsmuir, and Pearl Reef were scratched. The only starters. Te Kainui was tho first to show up from an even start, and led the trio to tlio turn. Gatenby was clearly a beaten horse. A splendid finish between Te Kainui and Niwaru was fought out m the straight. Te Kainui proved that he had more pace than many credited him with, and was just as good on the flat as he is over sticks. A most exciting race saw Te Kainui get home by a head. Time, lmin 34see. NAPIER PARK ACCEPTANCES. (Press Association.) NAPIER, March 13. The following acceptances have been received for the Napier Park Racing Club’s autumn meeting: Omaranui Hack Hurdles: Hipporofla 11.12, Commander 11.0, Don . Carlos 10.5, Erl King 10.1, Prince Hassan, Nero 9.9, Eldorado 9.5, All Spring 9.2, Waikareao 9.0. Esk Hack Handicap : Vi 9.3, Andrew Mack 8.8, Miscast 8.6, Voetgang 8.0, Iney 7.10, Pearl Reef 7.7, Taumano 7.2, Contanuano 7.0, Cork 6_13, oro 'Pinsent 6.11, Obscurity 6.9, AVonderbolim, Mayflower 6.7. Napier Cup: Moral 9.4, Gold Lace 7.13, Sandstream 7.9, Chanteuse, Waipaku, Woodhey 7.6, Osiris 7.4, Uenuku 6.13, ’ Berengaria 6.7. Welter Handicap: Sandstream 10.0, The Cockatoo 9.12, Maiora 9.7, Golden Gate S.B. . . Sapling Stakes: Maori King 0.0, Meriwa 8.7, Golden Water 7.12, Ideate 7.11, Seraphic 7.7, Scots Fusilier 7.4, Ariom 7.3, Bandolero, Glissade 7.1, Reformist 6.12. Redclyffe Hack: Spate 9.10, Jack Pot 9.9, Waipu and Paisano 9.8, Gold Treasure 9.3, Sealer, Rose Lethe 8.10, Sir Possible 8.5. Icelt, Continuance 8.2, Nadine and Mokoia 8.0. Flying Handicap: Bobrikoff 9.13, Gold .Lace 8.9, Stylish 8.5, Diamond Star 7.7, Chamois 6.13. ■ TARANAKI WEIGHTS. (Press Association.) NEW PLYMOUTH, March 13. The following weights have been ■declared by Mr George Morse for the .Taranaki Club’s annual meeting to he held on March 24th and 25th:— Taranaki Cup : Maniapoto 9.0, Kiimarnock 8.12, Malmta S.lO, Tan oan 8.9, Paritutu 8.7, Uhlando 8.5, Tiptoe 8.3, Sir Artegal, Vasa 8.1, Taitoko 8.0, Lady Menschikoff 7.13, Waitapu 7.12, Chanteuse 7.11, Whetumarama 7.7, Belario 7.2, Parable 6.12. Welter Handicap: Maniapoto 10.3, Uhlando, Stayboy 9.8, Sir Artegal 9.7, Waikaraka 9.0, Auldearn 8.13, Belario 8.10, Compass 8.4, Kanewara 8.3, Perolina, San Fernando, Clemora 8.2, Parable 8.1, Recreation, Maggie, Paul and Tauira 8.0. Kaitaki Hack: Tanekahe 9.0, Mulga Bill, Rarata 8.6, Andrew Mack 8.5, Inez 8.3, Clemora 8.13, Hydraulic 7.11, Burton 7.10, Shannon Lass 7.8, Durability 7.6, Quick March, Retort, Toanga 7.4, Awanui 7.2, Faida, Lady Heroine and Trcvata 7..0. Pukaka Hack: Mendip 9.0. Maadi 5.12, Coronetted 8.4, Astraea 8.2, Research 8.1, Kaniwara 7.13, Paul 7.10, Billow 7.9, Shannon Lass, Bisniark 7.6, Shining Star, Projectile, Aw-ha, Rohepotae 7.4, Black Banner 7.3, Awamu 7.1, Rangikapuka 7.0, Trevata 7.0 % Kowaroa Hurdles: Stayboy 11./. Te Arai 11., Rookby 11.3, Whimper 10.1, Speciosa 10.0, Sweet Alice, Somali 9.7, Tauira 9.2, Mikotahi,-Golden Glow 9.1, Taupo, Drudgery, and Wainiaria 9.0. Flying Handicap: Maniapoto 9.0 Moriarty 8.8, T-arina 8.5, Lady Stylish 8.1, Mon Ami B.o,""*Waikaraka 7.10, Whetumarama 7.9, Cvrene 7.5, Genuine, 7.2, AVaihuka, Miss Time 7.0 ! . Tekahurangi 6.1-2. Stewards’ Handicap: Tarma 9.0, tylish 8.8, Mon Ami, Kirsty- 8.7, Kareroa 8.2, Cyrene 7.12, Genuine 7.5, AVim-•-mera 7.7, Waihuka. Andrew Mack 7.6, Miss Time. Iney 7.5, Tekaburangi, Grizolle, Langsban, Clompett 7.0,. Overtime and St. Maria 6.12.