THE TURF

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2646, 30 October 1909, Page 6

THE TURF

POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB’S SPRING MEETING. SECOND DAY. The weather was fine, although threatening, for the second day’s racing of the Poverty Bay Turf Club’s spring meeting. There-was a good attendance, and some interesting finishes were witnessed, the racing, on the whole, being decidedly good. Messrs Vita Bros.’ orchestra again contributed selections during the afternoon, and the various races were got off well up to time'. The sum of £4663. was put through the totalisator, as against £>528(0 for the corresponding day last year/ Nine bookmakers were licensed, at a fee of £ls each. The following are the details of the racing: SECOND COUNTY STAKES HANDICAP, of oOsovs; second horse lOsovs. One mile. Mr. J. Robson’s hr g Gatenby, by Strowan —Maun tube, 7.0 (and 01b over) (C. Brown) ••• 1 Mr. J. B. Holder's br g Continuance, by Sabretache —Cheboulc, 9.2 (S. Reid) 2 These two were the only starters, and theji got well away together. Continuance led along the back stretch, • but Gatenby closed up the gap, _ and the pair raced together to the straight, where Continuance had a slight advantage. Gatenby, however, coining fast, rapidly overhauled the leader, and, cutting him down inside the distance, won a good race by a head. time, lmin 46-J-sec. -SECOND HURDLES HANDICAP, of 60sovs; second horse lOsovs. One and three-quarter miles, over t flights of hurdles. Mr. AV. S- Davidson’s ch g Reservoir, by Jet d’Eau —Cartouche, 12.2’(J. Jones) ... ... 1 • Mr. W. C. Woods’ br g Te Rahui, by Strowan —Booby, 9.8 (W. Wilson) ••• -l Mr. D. Walker’s b g Te Kaimu, by Tasman—Capucerne, 9.7 (D. Barron) “ —Also started: Haurangi 9.5. Te Kainui showed the way out of trie barrier, but soon gave place to Te Rahui and Haurangi, with Reservoir last. Passing the stand, Haurangi was in front, with Te Rahui and Te Kaimu abreast, and Reservoir five lengths away. The position was unchanged alng the back, but at the bend Reseivoir moved up and entered the straight abreast of Te Rahui. The pair had a great race, but the top weight got first over the last hurdle, and. won by three lengths. Time, Sirin 56se,c. LADIES’ BRACELET HANDICAP, of 50sovs, first horse to receive a bracelet value 40sovs; second horse to .receive -a bracelet value lOsovs. One mile. Mrs R. Sherratt’s ch mSwarthmoor, Monaco —Glauvena, 10.8 (Mr. J. Clark) ... ... .- 1 Mrs. Honan’s b g Baldos, by AAaiuku—Bonnie Idee, 11.13 (and 31b over) (Air. P. Parker) ... ... 2 Airs. J. R. AlcDonald’s ch g Jet de Alore, by New Forest —-Princess Alaud, 11.9 (Mr. McDonald) ... 3 —Also started: Aly Darling 11.3, Ardfert 11.2, Carron 11.2, Llangollan 10.13, Local Option 10.7. Aly Darling led from the start, with Carron and Swarthmoor two lengths ahead of the others. The field ran hunched to the turn, where Swarthmoor drew away, and won by two lengths. Time, lmin 50 2-sse.c MAKARAKA HANDICAP, of lOOsov; second horse lOsovs. One mile. Air. G. B. Oman’s b .g Paisano, by Strowan —Boobv, 9.0 (J. Buchcin3.ii) ••• ... ... ••• ••• 1 Mr. F. E. Loombs b g Dardanus, by St. Paul —Electra, 7.6 (R, E. Brown) Air. J. Clark’s b m Spate, by Alonaco —Pouawa, 8.0 (E. Lowe) ... 3 —Also started: Auldearn 8.5, The Squatter 7.2 (and 51b over), Spate 8.0. Spate and Dardanus showed the way from The Squatter and Paisano, with Auldearn last. The Squatter and Paisano ran to the front along the back stretch, and Paisano passed Auldearn. Round thq bend- Paisano improved his position, and finishing strongly, won by two lengths from the fast-finishing Dardanns, who was half-a-length in front of Spate. Time, lmin 45 2-osec. SECOND HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 50sovs; second horse lOsovs. Six furlongs. Air. T. AV. Haokett’s b m Sublime, by Wonderland —Heavenly Twin, 9.8 (S. Reid) ... ••••;• 1 Air. AV. H. Corrigan’s b g The Raft, by The Possible—Lifebelt, 7.6 (E. - - Lowe) •••' ••• - Air. C. Alorse’s b g Alaster Stem., by San Remo —Aliss Ruby, 7.4 (R. E. Brown) - ’. J—Also charted: Fort AVilliam 7.11, Kaumoana 8.0, Gatenby 6.12. Sublime -got well away from the ' start, followed by Alaster Stead and Kaumoana, with The Raft and Gatenby last. This position was maintained until the turn for home was reached, where The Raft moved up. He was unable to catoh the leader, who won by two lengths, one and a-half lengths -separating The Raft and Alaster Stead. Time, Imm 20 l-ssec. MAIDEN SCURRY HANDICAP, of 50sovs; second horse lOsovs. h ivo furlongs. Mr. F. Jones’ b f Hirini, by San Remo —Tauhei, 8.6 (E. Lowe) ••• 1 Air. AV. (S. Davidson’s ch f Dazzling, by Sir Lancelot —Dazzle, 9.0 (R. E. Brown) ••• ••• ••• ••• z Air G. B Oman’s b g The Cher by San Remo— Lady Cuisine, 8.3 (J. Buchanan) ••• • Also started: Kilsyth B.S, - Scorch 8.5. Te Raumeria 8.0. Hirini led from Dazzling at the start, and with Kilsyth in close attendance raced to the turn, where The Chef moved up. Hirini, however, maintained her -position, and won by a ength, ’half-a-length separating second ami third. Time, lmin 6sec. AVAIKANAE .HANDICAP., of SOsovs; second horse lOsovs. hive furlongs. Mr G. C. Ormond’s b -c Te Rakato by Birkenhead—Hinetaura, /.10 (E. Lowe) • Air. P. Dodge’s b m Lady Roiima, by Papakura—Sourness mare, 8.10 (C. Brown) ••• • ~ \ Air. C. J. Parker’s, b m Erin, by Alenschikoff—Krissie, 7.3 (and _ 21over) (R. E. Brown) ••• *> . —Also started: Alura Ahi 6.10. . ' Lady Rohina and Te Rakato jumped off in front from the word “go.’' The pair had matters all their own . way, and a magnificent race resulted , in the colt getting the judge’s verdict by balf-a-head. Time, lmin 3 3-osec. FAREAVELL HANDICAP, of) 50 sovs, second horse 10 sovs.; 7 furlongs. Air T AV. Hack-stt’s-Sublime, by AVonderlancl —Heavenly Twin, 8.9 (S. Reid) .... ... • 1

Air. .F. E. Loo mb’s h g Dardanus, by .St. Paul—Electra, 8.1 (R. .E. ( Brown) ... ... ... ... 2 Air. C. AV. Johnston’s bile m Aly Darling, by Merriwee—Aly Darling, 7.0 (C. B # rown) .3 Also started: Pearl Reef 8.0, Masonic 7.2 From a fairly good start Pearl Roof and Dardanus showed the way from Sublime, Alasonic, and My Darling. They ran in this order along the hack stretch, and, rounding the turn, Sublime ran up’to the leaders. Entering the straight the mare took the lead, and stalling off a challenge by Dardanus won easily by half a length. A similar distance separated second and third. Time, lmin 31sec. . THE AVINNING OWNERS. The following are the amounts won by tho various owners at the meeting: Air. G. B. Oman £2OO, Air. T. AV. Hackett £l2O, Air. AV. S.. Davidson £l2O, Mr. G. C. Ormond £llO, Air. J. B. Hollier £9O, Air. P. Dodge £9O, Mr. J. R. McDonald £4O, Air. J. Robson £4O, Air. F. Jones £4O, Air. C. AV. Johnston £2O, Air. AV. H. Corrigan £2O. Air. F. E. Loomb £2O, Air. F. Hall, £lO, Air. A. B. Newman £lO, Air. J. Clark £lO, Air. Al. G. Nasmith £lO, Air. AV. C. AVoods £lO, Air. R. Sherratt bracelet value £4O, Air. P. Parker bracelet value £10; total, £lOlO. AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES. [Plill Piticsh AUCKLAND, October 29. Tho following acceptances for the Auckland Racing Club’s spring meeting were received to-night: President’s Handicap.—Seldom 9.2, Coromandel 8.12, Epsom Lass 8.7, Dr. Shimose 8.4, Continuance 8.4, Alichaeloff S.O. -Freevata 8.0, Zinnia 7.11, All’s AVell 7.9, Alaster Crispin 7.8, Cyrona 7.3, Urania 7.2, Beach 7.1, Flying Soult 7.1, Cuirasino 7.0, Alonocle 7.0, Lloyds 7.0. Lady Jane 7.0, Totiko 7.0. Shorts Handicap.—Devonport 9.0, Dogger Bank 8.8, Loongana 8.8, Turbine 8.5, General Soult 8.5, Lady French 7.5, Alahinga (inc. 51b penalty) 8.0, Aimwell 7.13. Sir Artegal 7.12, Bally Shannon 7.12, Necktie 7.11, Tarina" 7.10, Jena 7.5, -Hard Rock 6.12, Alary Anne 6.10. r . Hobson Handicap. —Hohun-ga Kahi 9.0 Blue Garments 8.5, Fleet Arrow 8.3. AVild AVest 8.2 AVaiotalii , 8.2, Hard Rock 8.2, Rimlock 8.2, Alistime 7.13, Impulsive 7.12, Regain 7.9, Roliepo 7.9, Aristos 7.1, lumatahi 7.0, Pairawatu 7.0, Lady Dot 7.0, Hoango 7.0, Dazzling 7.0, Aoroa 7.0, Scotch f.O, Stepson 7.0, Aladam Soult 7.0, Ben Battle 7.0. . Flying Handicap—Dawn 9.0, Tamainupo 8.13, Uranium 8.6, AA’aimangu 8.1, Alaheno 7.11, Delegate 7.8_, Rauparaha 7.7, Rarata 7.6, Spate 7.5, Jewellery 7.5, Carmania 7.1, Asistocrat 6.13, Azoff 6.12. Hunters’ Steeplechase.—Rua 12.3, tiki 11.4, Laddie 11.3, AA 7 esterly 11.3, Hinai 10.12, AA’arden 10.9, The Abbot 10.9, Cechy Bondhu 10.7, Cutler 10.7, Pleiades 10.7. —Hina-1 Payments.—

AVelcome Stakes. —Apollo 9:5, Dima 9.4, Goldfinde-r 8.5, Alaster AVairiln 8.5, Ashby 8.2, Echo 8.2, Obsidm 8.2, Solus 8.0, Hamadryad S.O, Lady AVaterford S.O, Alonoplane S.O, Wee Olga 8.0, AVinning Post 8.0. : City Handicap.—Lochbulue. 8.4, Coronetted 8.2, Sedition 8.1, Advocate 8.0, Te Aroha 7.13, Tattoo 7.12, Aliss Winnie 7.7, AVaucliope 7.4, Santa Rosa 7.'i. Akarakana 6.13, In-glis ;6.12, Dr. Sbimoss 6.12, Aristocrat 6.10. Great Northern Guineas —First AVairiki 8.10, Alonsieur Soult 8.10, Fleet Arrow 8.10, Royal Scotland 8.10, Hyperion 8.10, Alaori King 5.10, Spectre 8.7, Admiral Soult 8.7, ilm-pulsive 8.7, Tetrazzini 8.5, Salute 8.5, Sea Elf 8.0, Kakama 8.5.

MASTERTON RACES

MASTERTON, October 29. The Masterton races concluded today in wet weather. The results were as follows: Hack Hurdle Handicap, H mile.— Silken Rein 10.13, 1; Sir Lethe 11.2, 2- Kelso 10.5, 3. Also started-. Lucretius and Black Angel. \A T on by six lengths. Time, 2mm 53sec. Scurry Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Afterthought 8.5, 1; Overrate 810, 2; AVheturangi 8.5, 3. Also started : Happy New Year, Epsom Downs, Moree, Miss Sylvia, and Leapuki. AVon by a length. Time, lmin 3 2-ssec. Tradesmen’s Hack Handicap, 7 iurlon^s. —No Trumps 7.3, 1; Marengo 8.4, 2; Awha 7.13; 3'. Also started: Waiwareware and Rose Herald. AVon by a head. Time, lmin 32sec. President’s Handicap. 1 mile —bir Frisco 9.0 and Iranui 8.5, a dead heat; Moloch 8.3, 3. Also started: King Post, AVaipunai, Aberration, and Alataxi. Time, lmin 45 3-ssec. ■ High-weight Handicap, 1 mile.— Ruemac 11.10. 1; Maku 12.7, 2 pMetric. Emerald 10.7, 3. Also started: Tyrannic, Sealer, Tray lock, Lady Shannon, and Canadian. AVon by halr-a-length. Time, lmin 53sec. Electric Hack Handicap, 6 furlong®. —Lace Collar 9.4. 1; Splash 8.12, 2; AVarlock 8.6, 3. Also started: Merne Land, Sea Queen, Leahora Palestine. Won by half-a-lengtli. lime, lmin ]9^ec. Stewards’. Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Vi 7.11 1; Te Kahurangi 7.6, 2 ;Longner 8.1, 3. Also started: Full Rate, Sunbonnet, and Teru. Won by half-a-length. Time, lmin 17sec. AVelter Handicap, 1 mile.—Gold Bird 8.11, 1; Captain Bell 8.13, 2; Knight Commander 8.11/ 3. Also started • Hilarian, Mildura, St. Brandon, Black earl, Vite, and Motukawa. AVon by a head. Time, lmin 47sec.

MELBOURNE TRAINING NOTES

United Press Association— Copyright (Received October 29, 11.40 a.m.) MELBOURNE, October 29. At Flemington to-day Lord Nolan did a mil© in lmin 45£sec, which is a seasorf record for Flemington.