THE TURF.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2520, 5 June 1909, Page 3

THE TURF.

NAPIER STEEPLECHASE NOMINATIONS. '[Per Press Association.] NAPIER, June 4. The Napier Park Racing*Club have received the following nominations tor the Nanier Steeplechase, about three miles: Te Koliau, Speciosa, Wairak-a, Sylvia Maid. Capitol, Aroha, Jack Pot, Starlight, Moccasin. Nadador, Lingerer, Defeat, Creusot, Coy. El Dorado, Gold Shower, Audax, Le Beau, Eurus, and Northern Star. OTAKI MAORI MEETING. , [Pbh Press Association.] 5 - WELLINGTON, June 4. For the concluding day of the Otaki Maori meeting unfavorable weather was experienced. The attendance was fair Ten bookmakers were licensed. The sum of £6526 passed through the totalisator, making : £13,639 for the meeting, as against £10,905 last year. In the first race The Saint broke a leg, and was destroyed. The following are the results: ~ m , • Telegraphic Hack Handicap.-—-Teiu 8:12, 1; Twinkle 7.3, 2; Wiaata 7.9, 3. Also started : The Saint, Te Koti, Pura•kau, Prevail, Meme

turn, where The Saint fell and spoiled Purakau’s chance., Torn eollarcd Twinkle at the distance, and won by two lengths. Time, limn 5 2-sscc. Huia Handicap.—Roosevelt 7.12, 1; Maliuta 7.2, 2; Toatuhi 7.3, 3. Also started':tSir Frisco, Waitapu, Woodhey, Kopu, Seaman, Maiora, Probability, Silken Rein, Pohutu, Mallet,' Kurakawa, Matari. Roosevelt began smartly, and at the back was attended by Matari and Toatuhi. Pohutu joined the leaders at the bend. Roosevelt continued to lead into the straight, and lasted long enough to win by three parts of a length, a length between second and third. Time, lmin 47sec. Second Hack Hurdles —Rendrock 9.9, 1; Diplomatic 10.2, 2; Mt. Cook 10.6, 3. Also started: Auratus, Aotea, Polyanthus. Erl King, Tokaroa, and Chicane. Diplomatic led for a mile, with Rendrock next'. The letter di*ew level at the turn, and won comfortably by two lengths. Time, 2min 54 4-ssec. Stewards’ Hack Handicap.—NorthEast 9.0, 1; Wai.puni 7.13, 2; Buoyant 7,8 3. Also started: Goodwin Park, Mallet, Splash, Sir Possible, Aw ha, Swallow, Vinco, Celebration, Thetis, and Quarry Girl. Buoyant led for six furlongs, where North-East took charge and won by a length. Time, lmin 34 see.

Railway Handicap.—Gipsy Bello 1, Sunbonnet 2, Simplex 3. Also started: Waikaraka, Overtime, and Nicotine. Sunbonnet and Gipsy Belle drew right out from the field at the distance. Sunbonnet was being ridden and suffered defeat by half-a-length. Time, lmin 17sec. • Ohau Welter. —Coronetted 9.10, 1; Pikipo 9.10, 2; Gold Bird 8.12, 3. Also started:Sir Possible, Castiglione, Maggie Paul, Arivore, and Channel. Gold Bird led to the turn, where Pikipo drew level. At the distance Coronetted challenged, and won by a length. Time, lmin 49sec. Final Hack Scurry (weight 8.7). —. Waiouru 1, Pukewhai 2, Rangitapua 3. Also started: Kennedy, Pihiko, Inveran, La Mausee, Jackman, Morec, Succession, Park Lady, Captain Bell, and Spontaneous. Won bj 7 six lengths. Time, lmin 5 3-ssec.

AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES

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WELLINGTON, June 4. The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Auckland Racing Club’s winter meeting: Orakei Hurdles, l-:£ miles.—Poplar 10.6, Cymri 10.6, Waikato 9.8, Leo 9.8, Tui Cakobau 9.7, Carlyle. 9.6, Heathen 9.3, Pleiades 9.0, Red McGregor 9.0. Ranfurly Handicap, 1 mile.—Epsom Lass 10.0, .Valentine 9.12, Escamillo 9.12, Miss Advance 9.10, Rimlock 9.7, Starboard 9.5, Zinnia 9.5, Cyrona 9.3, Michaeloff 9.0, Dainty 9.0, Castle Blarney 9.0,. Totika 9.0, Censure 9.0. Remuera Hurdles, 2 miles.—Waipu 10.9, Bully 10.3, Swagsmau 10.0, Reservoir 9.6, Waikato 9.0. Prince of Wales’ Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Ngapuka 11.4, Irish Rifle 10.13, Dawn 10.10, Grenadier 10.7, Devonport 10.7, Sedition 10.4, Lochbuhic 10.2, Miss Winnie 10.1, Santa Rosa 9.9, (Sir Arte,gal 9.9, Delegate 9.8, Wauchope 9.5, Waihuka 9.1, First Gun 9.0. Jumpers’ Flat Handicap, 1-J miles.— Paritutu 10.3, Stayboy 9.12, Noteorini 9.5, Newtown 9.4, Waione 9.3, Lurninator 9.0.

Grand National Steeplechase, of 850 sovs., about miles.—Kiatero 12.5, Sol 12.2, Lebeau 10.3, Maidi 10.5, Irish 10.4, Capitol 10.4, Creusot 10.3, Jackpot 9.12, Te Aral 9.8.

DUNEDIN J.C. WINTER MEETING

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DUNEDIN, June 4

The- Dunedin Jockey Club’s winter meeting concluded in wet weather today. There was a moderate attendance. Eleven bookmakers were licensed, and the totalisator investments were £6362. The total for the meeting showed a decrease of £133 on last year. The following were the results of the races:— Silverstream Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs^—lnclibonny 9.0 1, British Peer 9.8 2, Simon Pure 7.12 3. Also started : Kostroma,' Obsono, Sarsfield, My Lawyer, Lady Ranald, Little Medallist, Anarchist, and Alexandra. Won by a length. Time, lmin 7 3-ssec. Inverney Welter, 2 furlongs.—Eous 8.2 1, Luresome 8.6 2, Sant Rosaleer 7.7 3. Also started: Grandstand, Zetland, Loftus,. Red and Black, Sacha, Adjudge,; and Stratlifillan. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 3 4-ssec. Wingatui Steeplechase, 2] miles.— Wanganui 9.7 1, St. ICooringa 8.7 2, Also started: Albury and Homeward. Only the placed horses finished. Homeward fell at the second jump, and Albury baulked. Won easily by lour lengtlis. Time 6min 22see. Provincial Handicap, 1 mile.—llarita S.l 1, Pinul 7.7 2, Apollodoris 6.12 3. Also started: Federal, Field Gun, Sea. King. All Guns, Stratagem, Astrakhan, and Warsaw. Won by a length and a half. Time, lmin 46 4-ssec. Wairongoa Handicap, 6 furlongs. Balaclava 7.4 1, Flitaway 9.1 2, Master Alix 7.9 3. Also started: Ard Rcigh, Erskine, G-apon, and Liza. Won by two and at half lengths. Time, lmin Clarendon Hack Handicap, 6 fu-i----lomrs.—Whistlecraft 8.2 1, Gunboat Sant Rosaleer 8.1 3. Also started • Santa- Clara 7.5, Firebell 7.0, Glenfield ’6.7. Lady Ranald 6.7, Feodor 6 Von bv a neck. Time, lmin 21sec. . Farewell Handicap 7 furlongs.— Ladv Disdain 8.12 1, Apollodoris 7.3 2, Dabcfcick 8.11 3. Also started: Petrovna 8.9, Cuirosetta 8.6. Warsaw 7.5, Miss Gal; 7.4. Eous 7.7, Casque &•/. Won by three lengths. Time, Inun 35sec.