THE TURF.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2473, 12 April 1909, Page 3

THE TURF.

AUSTRALIAN J.C. AUTUMN 0 MEETING. United Press Association—Copyright (Received April 10, 6.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, April 10. 'The following are the results of the. first day’s racing of the Australian Jockey Club’s autumn meeting: First Hurdles Race, 2-V miles.—Old Chappie, 9.7, 1; Yarrabundie, 9.3, 2; Alert Dream, 10.10, 3. Ten starters. Won by three lengths. Wharekura fell after going six furlongs on the first time round, when leading. Time, 4min •ili-sec. Autumn Stakes, 14 miles. —Trafalgar 1, Parsee 2, Artillerie 3. Howletts was best away, followed by Artillerie. A great race home followed. Trafalgar won by a neck. Time, 2min 35]sec. Sires Produce Stakes, 7 furlongs'.— Prince Foote 1, Malt King 2, Gidyea 3. Won by a length and a-half. Time, ]min 26s]ec. Doncaster Handicap. —Hyman, 7.13, 1; Irishman, 8.4, 2; Virtu, 9.2, 3. All 27 acceptors started, Hyman showing out first, and kept the lead for five _furlongs, attended by True Scot, "Virtu, and Irishman. Hyman entered the straight a length and a-ha!f in front ol virtu, followed by True Scot and Irishman, and ran home an easy winner by four lengths; two lengths between second and Rul'd. Time, lmin 38]see. St. Leger, miles. —Lord Nolan 1, Vavasor 2, Monobel 3. 'Jhe only othei starter was Flaxen. The last-named first away, and soon established a load of a lensrtli and a-half from Lord Nolan and Monobel. At the halfmile Flaxen was still in front,, but at the three furlongs Monobel headed the field, and entered the straight on oven terms. A little further on Lord Nolan drew out, and won by a length and ahaT, with Monobel three-quarters off, third. Time, 3n.in ssec. High-weight Handicap*' 6 utrkmgs. Panama, 9.12, 1 ; La Pa trie, 9.0, 2 , F.ar’ev Brew, 9.4, 3. There were 28 starters. Won by a length. Time, lmin 15seo. The weather was fine, and the attendance very large. Hyman s win was a great surprise. He was regarded as a complete outsider. AUCKLAND RACES. [Per Press Association.] AUCKLAND. April 10. The Auckland Racing Chub’s autumn meeting opened to-day in cloudy weather. There was a good attendance. The totalisator investments were £13,-p-5, against £14,999 10s .last year, ihc following were the resuits of the lacing : Tradesmen’s Handicap, U miles Chanteuse. 7.9 (Buchanan), 1: Delegate, 7 1 (Killiclc), 2; Dunborve, 7.2 (Greenwood) 3. Also started: Scotty, First Gun, Azoff, Carmania, Gladsmuir. Von by half-a-head. Time, 2min I2sec. * Brighton Hurdles, 2 miles. —Ben Jonfor. 10. S (PereivaD, 1; Te Aral, 9.9 (Hal), 2; Okaihau, 9.3 (McKinnon). 3. Also started: Hautapu, Nestator, VA aipn Reservoir. Loscombe, and Crensot. Won by two and a-half lengths. Time, 3min Slsec. , . . Northern Champagne stakes, G furlongs.—Kakama 8.8 (Deely), 1; Maori Thing, 8.10 <H. Price), 2: Elysian, 8.10 (Brown) 3. Also started: First \\ airika, Masterful. Merriwa, Monsieur g O uH, Salute, Elegance, Sea Eif, and Excalibur. Won by half-a-length. Time, lmin 17sec. Easter Handicap, 1 mile.—Aborigine, 7.13 (Jenkins), 1: Master Soult 9.3 (tt. Brown), 2 : Tamamupo, < .12 (Dee - ev) 3. Also started: Moral, Don mall, Nmronka, Waimangu, Santa Rosa, Waaebope, Devonport, Bully. Sedition, t;;,. Vr-triru. Golden Eagle, and CoromanA great race, won by a nose; a neck between second and third. Time, lmin 40 4-ss.ee. Eden Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Malieno, 7 3 (R. Brown), l;Aiildearn, i.i (Buchanan) 2; Lochlmhie, 8.7 (Deeley), 3. started : Aliss Winnie, Manapouri, Tui Cakobau, Dardanu-s, Inglis, First Mate, and Waihuicu. Mon by a length. Time, lmin SOsec. Victoria Handicap. 5 furlongs.—Tetrazzini 7.7 (R. E. Brown), 1; Fleet Arrow, 7.3 (Trill), 2; Hyperion 8.8 (Deelev), 3- Also started: Het N ofk, Impulsive, Lady Dcon, Mary, and Annie". Won by lialf-a-leugth. Time, lmin 3 3-ssec. _ ■ ~ Nelson Handicap, , furlongs.—tattoo 8.1 (Itvan). 1; Wimmera 8.5 (H. Price), 2: Escamillo, 5.5 (Cress), 3. Also start-’ od: Rarata, Epsom Lass, Spate, Rimlock, Freevata, Mistime, Zinnia, Puke-nuL-Jill. Urania, Michaeloff, and Appolinaris. Won by one and a-half lengths. Time, lmin 30 3-osec, Tramway Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Dogger Bank, 7.13 (Ryan),. 1; liolningatahi, 7.10 (Deeley), 2; Foremost, 8.8 (McMillan). 3. Also started : Monarty, Mahinga, Caron, Aimwell, Don, and Hannibal. Won by a length. Time, j lmin 2sec.

AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES. AUCKLAND, April 11. The following are the acceptances for the second day’s events of tlie St. George’s Handicap.—All. Red 9 11 Master Soult 9.5, Moral 9.1, Downfall 8.7, Sir Prize 7.12, Ngapuka 7.8, Waimangu 7.7, Bully 7.0, Sedition e.is. Ellerslie Handicap.—Elysian 9.0, Aferrrsva 8-9, Lady Medalist 8.7, Salute 8.6. Sea Elf 8.3, Elegance 7.13, Excalihar 7.9, Fleet Arrow 7.6, Tuku Tuku 7.4, Hot Volk 6.10. Electric Handicap.—Devonport 9.2, Waucihope 8.12, Tarina 8.8. Foremost 8.8, Dogger Bank S.B, Necktie /.8, Wimmefa 7.6. Caron G. 13, Aiimvoll 12. Coromandel 6.10. Stewards’ Handicap—Lochbulne 8.11, Delegate 7.13, Maheno 7.13, Auldearn 7.12 “Sedition 7.9, Santa Rosa 7.8. Sir Antrim 7.5. Dunborve 7.5. Dardanus 7.4 In"lis 7.4. Necktie 6.13, First Mate 5.12. Carmania 6.12, *v&otf 6.PU, Free-vcit-0 6.10. Mangero Handicap —Tattoo 9.2, Jena 8.01, Rarata 8.9, Hardrook 8.6, Spate Auckland Racing Club’s meeting:— 81 Rinilock 7.13,. Miss Advance 7.13, 'i nnia 7.10, Jill 7.7. Blue Garment 7.6. Urona 7.4. Ails Wells 7.3, Censure 6.13, Matarcre 6.13. Huia Handicap.—Tamainupo 8.0. Devonport 8.0, Doggorbank 7.10, Foremost 7.9, Miss Winnie 7.9, Golden Eagle 7.6, Waihuka 6.10, Glenora 6.9, Coromandel 6.7. AY AIR A RAPA RACES. [Pek Press Association.] • MASTERTON, April 11. The'following are the results of the racing at the* AVairarapa Racing Club s autumn meeting: —• Te Whiti Hack Hurdles, H miles.--Strathan 1, Lebeccio 2. The on:y ‘•‘tnTtf'VS. Maiden Hack, <? furlongs.— I Teru 1,

Hilarian 2, Kimmerian 3. Also started: Waiata, Merriland, Teutuatu, and Projectile. Won by a length. Time, lmin 15sec.

Easter Handicap, 1 mile and a distance. —Gaelic (W. Bennett) 1, Effort 2, Maiora 3. Also started: Merrie Rose, Aberration, Silken Rein, and Merrivonia. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin 57 4-osec. Tewaka Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Sealer 1, Diplomatic 2, Mildura 3. Also started: Knight Commander, Royal Maid, Castiglione. Won by a head. Time, lmin 3 l-ssee. Wangaimona Handicap, 7 furlongs. —San Fernando 1, Silken Rein 2, Daisy Paul 3. Also started: Aboriginal and Splash. Won by lialf-a-length. Time, lmin 30sec. Nursery Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Kiltie Lass 1, Alma 2.. Sea Queen 3. Also started: Stepalong, Undecided, and First Consul. Won by a head. Time, 1 3-ssec. . „ , . , Wardell Handicap, six furlongs—Advantage 1, Rock Ferry 2, Incy 3. Also started: Kelso and Elfrlda. Mon by two lengths. Time, lmin 15 1-osec. . Mahaki Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Toanga 1, Lealiora 2, Swallow 3. Also started: Lucretius, Miss Vera, Axite, Andrew Mack, Conqueror, Oblivion, Matira, Herring, Shanahan, Lady Paul, and Happy New Year. MURIWAI RACES. President: Mr. Duncan Cameron; vicepresidents : Messrs Win. Calcott and A. Zinker; judge: Mr. T. Baker; starter: Mr. T. Simson; clerk of scales: Mr. R. King;c!ork of course: Mr. P. Morris; hon. secretary and treasurer : Mr. W. Page; handicappers: Messrs T. Baker, W. Rougher, and J. O’Reilly; committee: Messrs, J. and W. Daulton, J. O’Reilly, P. Morris, W. T. Simson, D. Currie, A. Lawer, and Jas. Corrigan, with the president, two vice-presidents, and judge, ex officip. The Easter meeting of the Muriwai Racing Club was held on the Pakowhai racecourse on Saturday. The fields in the various events were fairly large, but there was only a moderate attendance. -The racing, on the whole, was good, and there were one or two close finishes. Five bookmakers were licensed, and as outsiders -wore successful in the majority of the events, they had a good day. The following were the results of the racing: HURDLE RACE, of lGsovs; one mile and a-half.—Hikapuhi, 11-10 (Callaghan), 1. Matiti and Snider also started, but both run off at the. jump at the back of the course, and Hikapuhi finished alone.

MAIDEN SCURRY, of osovs; four furlongs; 9 stone. —Bobs (Williams) 1, Break-up 2, Paratah 3. Won easily by two lengths. PAKOWH AI CUP , of 12sovs; one mile and a-half. —Kaikuri, 11.0 (Olsen), I - Togo. 11.7 (Hennessy), 2; Matiti, 11.10 (Mclntosh). 3. Hay Boy 12.0, Catchem 11.12, Cakewalk 10.12, and Moss Bose 9.12 also started. After a good start Togo and Kaikuri were left to fight out the finish. Over the last four furlongs both horses were under the whip, end Olsen received a nasty blow across the eyes. He pushec ns mount, Ivaikuri, well ahead of however, and managed to win by a length and a-half, alter a hard-ridden ra WAIBAKAIA STAKES, of Osovs; five fu-rlonss. —Te Mua, 9.12 (Foote), 1- Snider, 10.11 (Hennessy), 2; Jack, 11.12 (Buka), 3. From a good start Jack ffot the lead, but was soon headed by Snider. In the straight re Mua came with a dash and won by two 16 FRYING HANDICAP, of 7sovs; six furlongs.— Kaitoa, 11.0 (Hennessy) 1; Jack. 12.0 (Buka), 2; Kaikun 11.3 (Olsen) 3. Watson 10.8. Hikapahi 10. 0, and Hay Bov 12.0 also started. From a good start Jack showed out first, but was soon headed by Kaitoa, who kept the lead, and won rathe. HANDICAP of ssovs; one mile—Cakewalk. 10.0 (Hennessy), 1; Catchem, 11.0 (Stevens), 3; Irjjtor, 10.10 (Rowland), 3. lhe only staiter . Cakewalk won from start to finish. MURIWAI MAORI RACES. The following are the handicaps foi the Mnriwai Maori races, to be held on the Pakowhdi raceepurse. to-day Mnriwai Cup. one mile and a distance —Kaikuri 11.12, Togo "p cakeII 7 Ka’toa 11.2, Hay Bov 11.0, Cake walk 11-0, Catchem 10.<., le Mua 10.3, Watson 9JO, Dago 8.7 Moss Bose^S. 7. Tahiti mu Stakes, five ~ Tack 11 9. Kaitoa 11.6, Hay Boy 11.0, fekeirV 11-0, Snider 11.0 1 T. Mv» 10.8, Catchem 10.7, Ecma 10.0, => 8.10, Take-down 8.0, Sam 8.0. . Flving Handicap, six furlongs—-Jack 11.9; Kaitoa 11.6, Hay Boy 11. 0, Cakewalk 11.0. Snider 11.0, Te Mua 10.8, Catchem 10.7, Edna 10.0, Dago 8.10, Take-down 8.0, Sam 8.0. WAIRARAPA. ACCEPTANCES. The following are the acceptances for Monday’s racing: Te Ngarara Hack Hurdles, Id miles. —Straban 10.9, Lebeccio 9.13. Rototawai Handicap, 6 furlongs. Advantage 9.0. Rock Ferry 8.0. Aboriginal 8.6 Iney 7.11, Mussell 7.7, Andrew Mack 7.6, Conqueror 6.7, Elfrida Moroa Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs. Sealer 8.11, Teru 8.10, Knight Commander 8.8. Diplomatic 8.5, Royal Mail ■1 Miss Vera 7.11, Swallow 7.7, Kimmerian 7.3, Terututatu 6.13, Grand atvrella 6.10, Sweet Shot 6.10. Tauherenikau Shorts, 5 furlongs. - Herring 9.0, Campaign 9.0. Lady lain 9.0, Waiata 9.0, Merrieland 9.0, Erma 9.0, Projectile 9.0. Autumn Handicap, 1 mile. —Ettort 8.10, Maiora 8.9, iSilken Rein 8.1, Merrie Rose 7.13. Keleo 7.9, Merrivoma 7.7, Aboriginal 7.7, Gaelic 7.7, Aberration 7.7. Juvenile Handicap, 5 furlongs.—lney 9.7, Splash. 8.11, Alma 8.9, Kiltie Lass 8.3, Stepalong 7.2, Sea Queen 7.2, Subdue 6.10. Stewards’ Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Advantage 10.7, Kelso 10.0, Aboriginal 9.10, Rock Ferry 9.9, Iney 9.7, Clem 7.13, Oblivion 7.7. Waiohine Hack Handicap, 1 furlongs. —Lucretius .8.9, Axite 8.9, Andrew Alack 8.7, Puraku 8.7, Leahora 8.5, M.errio Christmas 7.13, Kimmerian 7.7, Remission 7.0, Lady. Paul 7.0, Matira 7.0. Sweet Shot 7.0, Happy New Year 7.0.'