THE TURF.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2585, 20 August 1909, Page 6

THE TURF.

POVERTY BAY HUNT CLUB RACES President, Mr E. Murphy; VicePresidents, ’ Messrs T. Holden and lv. Sherratt; Stewards, Messrs R. Hine, J. M. Gouldsmith, G. M. Reynolds, M. Jackson, and D. Newman. The Poverty Bay Hunt Club’s annual races, held on the Park racecourse yesterday, were most successful from every point- of view. The weather was glorious, the racing good, the fields large, and the races well contested, while there was a pleasant absence of accidents. The horse Blue Bell fell in the Hunters’' Handicap Steeplechase, but, although the rider, Pennell,, was thrown, and the horse seemed to roll upon him, lie was not hurt. An unpleasant occurrence took place during the running, of the First Hack Handicap. Pearl Reef was favorite for the event, and Martyr King was also fancied. Martyr King, as usual, was the first to lead, but it was not long before Pearl Reef was prominent. Suddenly Pearl Reef was seen to drop hack, and Mr. C. J. Parker’a horse came to the front and won. When Pearl Reef came into the enclosure it was seen that J. Jones, the rider, was in a bad way. Elis head was covered with blood, and his forehead 1 badly cut. Jones accused G. Murphy, the rider of Martyr King, of striking him three times across the head with lus whip. An inquiry was held by the stewards, and Murphy was disqualified for two years. Murray accused Jones of using bad language to him, and the latter was fined £l. A feature of the racing was that Mr G. J. Parker won both Hack Handicaps with Erin and Ardfert, and Mr S. Newmans Llangollen won both the Hunters’ Flat raoe and the Hunters’ Bracelet in. hollow fashion. Mr J. M. Gouldsmith acted as starter, and a feature of his work was the fair manner in which he sent his fields away, although there was perhaps a little unnecessary delay. Mr M. Kingston acted as judge, and the non. secretary, Mr W. G. Sherratt, carried out his duties in a most courteous manner... The Hon. James Carroll, acting— Prime. Minister, was present during the afternoon. Previous to the Hunt Cup race, a half-dozen two-year-olds dashed over two furlongs, and they were a promising looking lot. Mrs Erskmo dispensed afternon tea, and seven bookmakers were licensed. The latter had a profitable day, as the favorites were successful in only two out of the six events. The following are the results Hunters’ Flat Race, one mile. First prize, trophy, value of £5; second, trophy, value of £2.

Mr S. Newman’s Llangollen, 12.9 - (owner) ••• ••• 1 Miss N. Reynold’s Yashmak, 11,8 (Rutledge) ••• ••• 2 Mr A. McKenzie’s Waiomlcaj 12.8 (owner) ... ••• 3 "Westward 12.4, Mangaheia 11.7, and Gold Top 11.0, also started. From a bad start Llangollen led with Waiohika last. Llangollen and Yashmak liad the race to themselves, Yashmak being beaten by half-a-length. First Open Handicaj), five furlongs. First Prize £7. Mr CJ. Parker’s Erin, 9.9 (Dwyer) 1 Mr A. B. Newman’sEiya, 9.9 (Watkins) ••• —2 Mr R. Sherratt’s Swartlimoor (Broadfieid) ••• ••• ••• “ Pearl Reef 10.13, Sublime 10.3, Martyr King 9.9, Haurangi 9.3, Master Stead 9.0, The Chef 9.0, and Rakaikoteroa also started. Martyr King was the first to break the line from a good start, but Erin took up the lead on rounding for home and won easily. Swarthmoor and Eiya came with a late rim. Hunters’ Handicap Steeplechase, two miles. First prize, trophy, £5; second prize, trophy, £2.

Mr Branson’s Calm, 11.7 (Newman) 1 Mr.J. Clark’s Rua, 10.10 (J. Clark) 2 Mr G. Coop’s Dreadnought 10.7 (Coop) ... ••• 3 Gilt, Blue Bell and Eva also started. Calm held the field safely all the way, and on the second round of the course went out with a long lead, and won by 20 lengths. Blue Bell fell in front of the .stand, but the rider, Fennell, was not hurt. Second Open Handicap, six furlongs, First prize, £7. Mr C. J. Parker’s Ardfert, 9.5 (Porter) ... ... ... 1 Mr J. E. Pettie’s Pearl Reef, 10.11 (G Jones) ... ... '-j- ••• 2 Mr A. B. Newman’s Eiya, 9 7 (Wat-: kins) ... : . ' ••• ' 3 Pluck 10.11, Te Rahui 10.0, and My Darling 9.9, also started. 'L'he race was a splendid sight. Pluck was left at the post, but the rest# got -away together. My Darling and .Ardfert led to :the turn where Pearl Reef got on terms. In the race down the: straight Pearl' Reef went out d length ti the front, but Porter moved Ardfert forward and just, beat Mr Pettie’s horse on the post by a short head.

Hunt Cup, two and a-half miles. ,<krst prize, trophy, valued at £7; second prize, £2. Mr C. J. Thomas’s Westward, 12.4 (Graham) T Mr C. Coop’s . Dreadnought, 10.7 (Coop) ... ... ••• 9 Mr W. Bherratt’s Artaxorxcs, 12,12 (Newman) ... ... 3 The Diver 10.8, also started. Westward was the only horse in the race, although he jumped clumsily, he always, headed the field, and won by 20 lengths. 'Hunters' Bracelet, one mile and aquarter. First prize, a ladies’ gold bracelet. Airs F. King’s Llangollen, 13.3 ’(Newman) ... ... '• L Miss N. Reynold’s Yashina'lc, 11.7 (Rutledge) ... .. ... ... 2 Miss'T. McKenzie's Waichika, 12.6 (McKenzie) ... ... ... 3 Mangaheia 11.6, and Gold Top 11.0, also started. Waiohika was hot favorite, but lie was beaten before a mile had been covered. Llangollen always held his field at a safe distance, and won by three lengths, without an effort. . , - x \f NEW ZEALAND CUP WEIGHTS. (Per Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, August 19. The following handicaps have been declared for the Now Zealand Cup. — All Red 9.4, Bobrikoff 8.13, Zimmerman 8.13, Signor 8.12, Husbandman 8.8, Master Soult 8.8, Downfall 8.6, California 8.6, Frisco 5.6, Penates,B.3, Tnngimoana S.l, Blue Ribbon 7.10, Bollin 7.10, Sir Prize 7.9, Roosevelt 7.9, Prim 7.9, Wimmera 7.6, Gwendolina 7.5, Heorthen 7.4, Grand Siam 7.2, Swimming Belt 7.2, Effort 7.2, Bulletin 7.1 Merrio Zealand 6.13, Ballylieigh 6.13, Taskmaster 6.13, King’s Prize 6.12, Merriwa 6.12, Sandstream 6.11, Maori 6.11, Field Gun. 6.10, Chief Lochiel 6.10, Longner 0.10, Lady Lucy 6.10, Rose Noble 6.9, Perolina 6.9, Vasa 6.9, Outlander 6.9, Cymbifonn 6.9, Boanerges 6.9, Fiddler 6.9, Bridge 6.9, Polymorphous 6.9, Bourbon 6.9, Tik’itere 6.8, Aberbrotbock 6.8, Passive 6.8, Federal 6.8 Astrakhan 6.8, Idealism 6.8, First Gun 6.7, Guiding Step 6.7, Lawn Rose 6.7, Dabchick 6.7, Merrivonia 6.7, Rohepotae 6.7, Colossus 6.7, Ukraine 6.7, Wet Day 6.7, Rangikapua 6.7, Boutade 6.7, Elfish 6.7.