THE TURF.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2645, 29 October 1909, Page 6

THE TURF.

POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB’S SPRING MEETING. A RECORD ATTENDANCE. President, J. W. Nolan, Esq.; vicepresident, J. Clark, Esq.; lion, treasurer, L. T. Symes, Esq. ;judge, Hon. Captain Tucker, M.L.C.; stewards, Messrs C. White, J. A. Caesar, A. F. Kennedy, J. M. Gouldsmith, J. A. Maynard, R. Sherratt, and A. Dewing; starter, Mr. Harry Piper; handicapper, Mr. H. Coyle; clerk of totalisator, Mr. W. 0. Skeet; clerk of scales, Mr. M. DeCosta; clerk of course, Mr. A. Pritchard; secretary, Mr. D. R.-DeCosta. Ideal spring weather favored the opening day of the Poverty Bay Turf Club’s spring meeting, held at Makaxaka course yesterday. There was a record attendance, including ' a great many visitors from the country, and several from other parts of the Dominion. A great numbr of ladies were present, and there was a fine display of spring toilettes, the gay colors of the dresses and parasols fo.rming a pretty contrast to the bright green sward, of the lawn. The tracing was clean, and in most cases excellent, some very interesting finishes being witnessed, -a fact which bore eloquent testimony to the work of the club’s new handicapper, Mr. H. Coyle. The 'course was in excellent condition, although a slight softness militated against fast times recorded. The improvements which have been effected on the ground added greatly to the convenience and comfort of patrons, and the new loose boxes were of great value to trainers. The new judge’s box was also a great improvement on the old one. In the absence of Hon. Captain Tucker, who is in Wellington, Mr. W. G. Sherratt was a capable judge, and the times were taken by Mr. G. W. Primrose. As usual, the arrangements were exceptionally well in hand, and the success of the meeting was in no small measure attributable to the energetic efforts of the secretary, Mr. D. R. De The stationmaster (Mr. H. J. Day) provided an excellent train service. The trains were run well up to time, and carried large numbers of people to the ground, while a good number reached the scene by vehicles of all descriptions. The luncheon arrangements were in the very capable hands of Messrs Clare and Sons, and this department was well attended to. During the afternoon an enjoyable programme of miisic was rendered from the lawn by Messrs Vita Bros.’ orchestra The sum of £4863 was put the totalisator, as against £5103 for the first day of the meeting last year. Fourteen bookmakers were licensed at a fee of £ls each, and appeared to be well patronised. The whole premises were in. a state of scrupulous cleanliness, reflecting great credit on the caretaker, Mr. G. Muir. The following are the details of the racing: TRIAL HANDICAP,' Of 50sovs; second horse lOsovs; 6 furlongs. Mr. T. W. Hackett’s b m Sublime, bv Wonderland —Heavenly Twin, 9.0 (S. Reid) ... ... 1 Mr. C. J. Parker’s b g Ardfert, by Seaton Delaval—Lady Augusta, 8.4 (J. Buchanan) 2 Mr. F. Hall’s b f Masonic, by Kilcheran—Purity, 7.13 (J. Kemp) 3 —Also started: Mura Ahi 7.9 (and 51b over), Kauippana 7.9, The Raft 7.7, Master Stead 7.4 (and 91b over), Te Raumeria 7.0 (and 51b over). Kaumoana was fractious at the post, and delayed the start somewhat. A fair start was effected, and Maosnic was seen to be leading sligthly from Sublime and Ardfert, with the others hunched. Along the back stretch the trio were still ahead of the remainder of the field, which followed in the order, The Raft, Mura Ahi, Kaumoana, Master Stead, with Te Raumeria last. In this order they raced until .the turn into the straight was reached, where Ardfert improved his position. Sublime, on the rails, however, had something in hand, and coming on strongly, won by a clear length. A length and a-half separated the second and third horses, with The Raft close up fourth. Time, lmin 19 l-ssec. FIRST HURDLES HANDICAP, Of 60sovs; second horse lOsovs; 15 miles, over 7 flights of hurdles. Mr. W. S. Davidson’s ch g Reservoir, by Jet d’Eau—-Cartouche, 11.3 (j. Jones) 1 Mr. C. W. Johnston’s ch g Haurangi, by Rangipuhi—Ascot mare, 9.0 (P. O’Brien) ... 2 Mr W. C. Woods’ b g Te Rahui, by Strowan—Bbobv, 9.(J (Wilson)... 3 —Also started: Te Kainui 9.5. Haurangi jumped off from the start, but the four took the first hurdle together, Reservoir rapping heavily. Haurangi drew away with a two len-th-s’ lead, but coming past the stand . Te Rahui had drawn nearly level, three lengths ahead of Te Kainui, with Reservoir four lengths away, last. Along the back stretch Te Rahui drew out from Haurangi, and Reservoir passed Te Kainui, who dropped hack. Round the bend, Reservoir drew up to the leaders and the three .raced together into the straight. They rose together at the last hurdle, and Reservoir came on fast, winning by a length and a-half from Haurangi. Te Rahui, who nearly came down at the last jump, was two lengths away third, with Te Kainui tailed off. Time, 3min 29 3-ssec. FIRST COUNTY,STAKES HANDIOAP Of 50sovs; second horse lOsovs; 6 furlongs. Mr. J. B. Hollier’s hr g Continuance, by Sabretache —Chibouk, 8.9 (and 21b over), (S. Iteid) ... 1 Mr. A'. B. Newman’s b g Eiya, by r Mahaki —Luna, 7.10 (and 31b over), (F. D. Porter) ... ... 2 Mr. R. Sherratt’s ch m Swarthmoor, by Monaco—G'lauvena, 6.12 (J. Kemp) —Also started : Local Option 6.7 (and 111 b over). , ~ ~ „ From -the start Local Option, led. riom Eiya. and Continuance, with Swarthmoor last. Eiya displaced the leader along the hack, and round the end Continuance made up a lot of ground. Entering. the straight Local Option dropped back last, and Eiya had a ; clear two lengths’ lead from Continue. .. The latter, on the outside, came verspfast from the distance, and after . a great finish, won by a 1 neck. A length ■ separated second, and third. Time,' Imm 18 4-ssec. SPRING HANDICAP, Of 120sovs; second horse lOsovs; . ~ / 1;V mile. Mr. G. B. Oman’s b g Paisano, by "Strowan—Booby, 8.9 (J. Buchah an) : Mr. J. Clark’s b m Spate, by Mon- - aco—Pouawa, 8.0 (E. Loiyc) ... 2 Mr F. E. Loomb’s b g Dardanus, by St. Paul—Electra, 7.10 (It. E. Brown) ••• **

Also started —G-ladsmuir 8.1, Hinetitama 7.10, and The Squatter 7.0 (and 71b over). The Squatter was first away from a rather straggling start, closely followed by Da-rdanus and Spate, with Paisano fourth. Spate moved up into second position along the back 6tretch, and Paisano also improved his position. The Squatter maintained his lead until rounding tho bend for home, where Paisano ran to the front. At the distance Spate came with a late run, but failed to reach Paisano, who won, after a rattling finish, by halF-a-lengtli. Dardanus was a similar distance away third, The Squatter fourth, Gladsmuir fifth, and Hinetitama, who was never prominent, last'. lime, 2min 14 3-ssec. WELTER HANDICAP, Of 50sovs; second horse lOsovs. Minimum weight 8.7. Seven furlongs. Mr J. R- McDonald’s ch g Jet de More, by New Forest—Princess Maud, 9.1 (S. Reid) ... ... ... 1 Mr. W. H. Corrigan’s b e The Raft, by The Possible—Lifebelt, 8.10 (E. Lowe) • ••' Mr. J. Robson’s br g Gatenby, by Strowan —Manutuke, 8.7 (P. O’Brien) 3 —Also started : Ardfert 9.8, Eiya 9.3, Rakaikiteroa 8.7 (and 31b over). Eiya and The Raft jumped off together, followed by Ardfert and Jet deMore, -with the light weight whipping in the field. The Raft led round the end, but Jet deMore and Ardfert both came up to him. Ardfert was slightly in the lead at the turn, hut after entering the straight Jet deMore put in a hot challenge, and Gatenby was to he seen coming up well. Jet deMore won rather easily by a length from The Raft, and Gatenby just heat Ardfert for third place. Time, Imm ivi 2-ssec. ' MAIDEN SCURRY, Of 50sovs; second horse lOsovs. Minimum weight Bst. Four furlongs. Mr. G. C. Ormond’s h c Te Rakato, by Birkenhead —Hinetaura, 8.0 (E. Lowe) ••• 4 Mr. W. S. Davidson’s ch f Dazzling, by Sir Lancelot —Dazzle, S.O (It. -E. Brown) ••• 2 Mr. M. G. Nasmith’s h f Kilsyth, by San Remo— Opaque, 8.0 (F. D. Porter) 3 —Also started: San Lure 8.0 (arid 91b over), Fort William 8.0, Special 8.0 (and 21b over). The Chef 8.0 (and 71b over), Goldfinder 8.0 (and 121 b over), Plaything 8.0 (and 21b over), Shy Ann 8.0, Hirini 8.0. This was the largest field of the day, and a .number of ‘‘green” horses caused considerable delay at the post. Dazzling, Kilsyth, and Goldfinder, hotly pursued by Te Rakato, were the first away, Shy Ann getting left at the barrier. Dazzling maintained the lead into the straight,, where Te Rakato drew up. The latter dropped back momentarily, and Dazzling looked all over a winner, but Te Rakato came again, and finishing in the gamest style, won. by half-a-length. Kilsyth was a couple of lengths away third, with Hirini fourth. Time, 50 4-osec. FLYING HANDICAP, Of 90sovs; second horse lOsovs. Six furlongs. Mr. P. Dodge’s b m Lady Rohina, by Papakura —Somness mare, 7.5 (and 21b over) (C. Brown) ... 1 Mr. M. G. Nasmith’s b g Auldearn, by San Remo—Opaque, 8.9 (F. D. Porter) •" Mr. J. F. Pettie’s b g Pearl Reef, by Gold Reef—Pearl Powder, 8.0 (E. Lowe) 3 —Also started: The Squatter 7.7 (and 81b over), Erin 7.6, Martyr King 6\lo. Lady Rohina and Auldearn were first out of the harrier, followed by Pearl Reef, The Squatter, Martyr King, and Erin, in that order. The two first horses led. a.long tho ha.ckj and Lady Rohina gradually drew away, holding a two lengths’ lead entering the straight. This she increased, and won easily by threo lengths from .Anldeainj with Pearl Reef, who finished fast, in third ;place. Time, lmin 18 3-osec.

FIRST HACK FLAT HANDICAP, Of 50sovs; second horse lOsovs. One mile.

Mr. J. B. Hollier’s br g Continuance, by Sabretache —Chebouk, 9.0 (R, Reid) ... ... - ••• 1 Mr. C. W. Johnston’s blk m My Darling, by Merriwee—My Dar-. ling. 8.0 (F. D. Porter) 2 Mr. P. Parker’s b g Baldos, by / Waiuku —Bonnie Idee, 8.13 (C.

Brown) d —Also started: Te Raumeria 6.12 (and 81b over). My Darling led from the start, with Baldos and- Continuance running abreast, and Te Raumeria, who get away badly, last. My Darling maintained the lead right round until entering the straight, where she was challenged by Continuance, who won easily Dy °a length. My Darling just lasted long enough to heat. Baldos for second money. Time, lmin 48 2-ssec.

FAREWELL HANDICAP, SOsovs; 7 furlongs.

ACCEPTANCES. SECOND HURDLES, 60sovs; 1£ mile.

MAKARAKA HANDICAP, lOOsovs; 1 mile.

WAIKANAE HANDICAP, SOsovs; 5 furlongs.

MASTERTON RACES. [Per Press Association.] MASTERTON, Oct. 20. The Master ton races were held to-day in fine weather, with a record attendance The following are the results: Hack Hurdles Handicap, If miles.— Silken Rein 9. 12 1, Kelso 9.12 2, Sir Lethe 11.5 3. Also started: Lucretius, Strabon. Won by a dozen lengths. Time, 3min 24 2-ssec. Elying Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Marengo 1, Royal Marine 2, Te Kahurangi 3. Also started: Captain Bell 9.2,° Merrie Land 9.2, Skye 8.0, No Trumps 7.5, Happy New Year. Won by half a length. Time, lmm_. 17 2-o eec. T Masterion Cup, 1J miles. —Lady Medallist 8.10 (H. Telford) 1, Moloch 7.10 (W. H. McKay) 2, King Post 7.7 (W. Ayre) 3. Also started: Sir Frisco 9.0, Vi 6.13, Waipuni 6.10. Lady Medallist won by a short length. Time, 2min 9 4-ssec. Maiden Hack Race. —Lady Doris 1, First Battery 2, Sir Solo 3. Also started: Pukewai 9.2, Bercola, Palestone, Merrie Chimes, Viti. Won by a length. Time, lmin 4 2-ssec. Ladies’ Bracelet, H miles.—Ruemac I, Knight Commander 2, Malm‘3. Won by a length. Time, 2min 18sec. Dash Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Lace Collar 9.0 1, Swallow 8.1 2, Sea Queen 7.11 3. Also started: Warlock 8.10, Splash, Undecided, Kiltie Lass, Miss Sylvia, Moree, Afterthought, Embrocation. Won by five lengths. Time, lmin 3 2-ssec. Publicans’ Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Longner 8.1 1, Teru 7.7 2, nTataroa 6.7 3. Also started: California, Full Rate, Sunbonet, Tarto'ka, Polyanthus, Aberration, Sandix 6.7. _Won by a length. Time, lmin 29 2-ssce. October Hack Handicap, 1 mile.— Waiwareware 8.8 1, Gold Bird 8.0 2, Awha 7.11 3. Also ran: First Consul, Mildura, Rose Herald. St. Brondon, Black Pearl, Tututau, Motukawa. Won by three parts of a length. Time, lmin 45 l-ssec._ MASTERTON ACCEPTANCES. MASTERTON. October 28. The following are the second day’s acceptances for the Master-ton races: Hack Hurdles, H miles.—Polyanthus 11. Sir 'Lethe 11.2, Silken Rein 10.13, Kelso 10.5, Gaelic 9.11, Ruemac ILO, Lucretius 9.0, Nightlight 9.0, Blacx Angel 9.0. Scurry Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs. —Happy New Y T ear 9.0, Averate 8.10, Epsom Downs 8.5, Miss Sylvia 8.5, Monee 8.5, Afterthought 8.5, Wheturangi 8.5. Tradesmen’s Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Waiwareware 9.0, First Consul 8.4, Captain Bell 8.4, Marengo 8.4, Awha 7.13, Gold Bird 8.2, Rose Herald 7.5, No Trumps 7.3. President’s Handicap, 1 mile.—Sir Frisco 9.0, Iranui 8.5, Moloch 8.3, Taitoko 7.l2,'King Post 7.12, Waipnnui 6.13, Aberration 6.12, Matari 6.1-1. H.igh-weigbt Hack Handicap, 1 mile. —:-Tvrannic 12.8,. Maka 12.7, Ruemac 11.10, Sealer 11.0, Nightlight 10.9,. Traylock 10.7, Lady Shannon 10.7, Canadian 10.7, Merrie Emerald 10.7. Stewards’ Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Fullrate 8.7, Sunbonnet 7.12, Teru 7.11, Longner 8.13, Vi 7.11, Te Kaharangi 7.6. Electric Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Lace .Collar 9.4, Warlock 8.6, Splash 8.11, Swallow 8.1, Merrie Land 7.12, Royal Marine 7.12, Sea Queen 7,8, Leahora 7.4, Happy New Year 6.10, Palestine 6.7 Afterthought 6.7. Welter Hack Handicap, 1 mile.— Hilarian 9.6, Captain Bell 8.13, Gold Bird 8.11, Knight Commander 8.11, Awha 8.7, Mildura 7.13, Sealer 7.13, St. Brondon 7.3, Black Pearl 7.11, Vito 7.9, Motokawa 7.7. ACCIDENT TO A RACEHORSE. CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 28.. Bobrikoff mot with an injury in a horse box on the train yesterday, owing to careless 'shunting. The horse was' knocked down in the box and injured his tail. He was out exercising to-day and moved freely. It is not thought tho accident will be serious.

TO-DAY’S WEIGHTS. SECOND COUNTY STAKES, cOsovs; 1 mile. Spate 9 4 Continuance 9 2 Gladsmuir 8 12 Te Rakato 8 4 'Fort William ... 7 7 Gatenby 7 0 Swarthmoor 6 7 LADIES’ BRACELET, 50sovs; 1 mile. The Squatter 12 1 Baldos 11 13 Jet de More 11 9 My Darling -11 3 Ardfert ••• '••• H 2 Carron _ ... H 0 Mura Ahi ... ... 11 0 Llangollan 10 18 Swarthmoor ... -..10 Rakaikiteroa ... ••• 10 7 Te Raumeria 10 7 Local Option 10 7 SECOND HACK FLAT, - SO&ovsj 6 furlongs. Sublime ••• ••• 9 8 Te Rakato ... ••• 8 '8 Masonic 8 1 Fort William 7 11 JCaumoana ... ••• • 7 Hirihi ••• ‘ 7 Niwaru • •• ••• 6 The Raft _ J 6 Martyr King • 4 Master Stead •••• — 4 Gatenby ••• *> jj" San Lure ••• ••• 6 10 MAIDEN SCURRY, 50sovs; 5 furlongs. Dazzling ••• ••• § 0 Kilsyth ••• ••• 8 8 Hirini ••• ••• ° V’ Vaultress v..-- 8 5

Scorch . , : ... 8 .5 Prestonpaiis ... ... 8 3 The Chef ... , ... 8 3 Plaything ... ... 8 8 0 Shy Ann 0 Te Raumeria ...... 8 0 Rakaikiteroa ../ ... 8 0

Ballyheigk 9 0 Spate : 8 9 Sublime 8 9 Lady Rohina ... 8 9 Continuance ... 8 7 Dardanus 8 1 Pearl Reef ... ... 8 0 Baldos 7 10 Ladylike 7 10 To Raka'to ... ... 7 9 Masonic 7 2 My Darling ... ... 7 0 The Raft 6 7

Reservoir ... ... 12 2 Te ltahui ... ... 9 8 Haurangi ... ... 9 5 Te Kainui ... ... 9 0

Paisano 9 0 Auldearn ... ... 8 5 Spate 8 0 Dardanus 7 6 The Squatter 7 2

Sublime i. 8 10 .Lady Rohina ... ... 8 10 Pearl lleef 3 1 Te Rakato 7 10 Erin 7 3 Kaumoana 7 0 Mura Alii 0 10