THE TURF

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2577, 4 February 1910, Page 5

THE TURF

GISBORNE RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETINGPresident, Hon. Jas. Carroll; vice-pre-sident, Mr.. D. Hepburn; lion, treasurer, Mr. C. J. Bennett; hon. surgeon, Dr. F. Scott; stewards, Messrs C. 3. Bennett, J. Sisterson, F. J. Lysnar, T. McConnell, J. H. Martin, D. J. Barry, G. R. Wyllie; judge, Hon. Cant. Tucker; starter, Mr. A. Wood; handicapper, Mr. J. Chadwick; totalisator steward, Mr. W. O. Sheet; clerk of scales, Mr. J. E. Whitby; clerk of course, Mr. A. Pritchard; secretary, Mr. H. E. Dodd. ;

Ideal weather favored the opening day of the summer meeting of the Gisborne Racing Club, at the Park racecourse yesterday. There was a large attendance, including many ladies, and the scene on the lawn was a most animated one, many pretty toilettes being in. evidence. The racing was most interesting, the presence of several outside horses adding to its attractiveness. The course was in splendid condition, and some very fast times were recorded. The starting was, on the whole, good, and one or two close finishes bore testimony to excellent handicapping. A feature of the meeting was the smoothness of the general arrangements, which were in the hands of the secretary (Mr. 11. E. Dodd), and the several events were got off well to time. In the capacity of judge, Mr. W. G. Sherratt’s decisions were unquestioned, and the proceedings throughout wore enlivened by the presence of the Gisborne City Band, which rendered a programme of attractive music from the lawn. A fairly good luncheon was provided by the Gisborne Co-operative Bakery Co.. Ltd. An innovation in this department was made, by which patrons of the diningroom were compelled to pay for their lunch before entering the room, and the new arrangement came in for some most unfavorable criticism. Ten bookmakers were licensed at a fee of £ls 10s each, and the totalisator receipts showed an increase of £lOl6, the figures being £4362, as against £3346 for the corresponding day last year. The following are the details of the racing:

FIRST HANDICAP HURDLES, of 70 sovs; second horse lOsovs. One and a-half miles: J. Whenuaroa’s br g Rawhiti, by Douglas—Progress, 9.0 (Parramore) 1 H. Marshall’s b g Te Ivainui, by Tasman—Capueine, 9.0 (Woods) 2 N. Baildon’s b li Tyrannic, by Tyranny—Black Jacket, 11.0 (C. Cress) 3 —Also started : Reservoir 10.13 (J. Jones).

A good start was effected by Mr. Woods, and the quartet raced together to the first hurdle, where Reservoir dropped back. Past the stand Rawhiti led front Tyrannic and Te Rahui, with Reservoir six lengths away. Along the back stretch Tyrannic ran up to Rawhiti, and the pair raced abreast several lengths ahead of the others, until the second last hurdle. Here Tyrannic landed heavily, and nearly fell, leaving Rawhiti to run in an easy winner by two lengths from Te Kainui, who passed Tyrannic entering the straight. Reservoir was last. Time, 2min 49 3-ssec.

MAIDEN SCURRY, of 40sovs; second horse osovs. Weight Sst. Four furlongs: J. F,. Pettie’s b g Stourton, by Birkenhead —Roiej 8.0 (Buchanan) 1 W. S. Davidson’s ch f Dazzling, by Sir Lancelot—Dazzle, S.O (Whittaker) ••• 2 C. J. Parker's b c Fort William.

by Soult—Siminia, S.O and 31b over (Rae)

—Also started: Scorch. Manupai, Lord Possible, Ngarui, and Special. Stourton got slightly the best of a rather straggling start, and jumped out in front, closely attended by Lord Possible, Dazzli:«g. and Fort William, in that order. Entering the straight Lord Possible faded away, and Stourton managed to stall off hot challenges by Dazzling and Fort William, and won by half-a-length. Fort William was a similar distance behind Dazzling in third position. Lord Possible was fourth, and the rest of the field were tailed off. Time, 49 3-osec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 7Osovs; second horse lOsovs. Six furlongs:

M. G. Nasmith’s b g Auldearn, by San Remo —Opaque. 8.4 (Parra-

more) 1 H. Hendrickson’s b g Rarata, by Eton—Pearce, 5.2 (R. E. Brown) 2 C. J. Parker’s, b m Erin, by Menschikoff —Cressy. 6.7 and 41b over (McLeod) 3 —Also started : Mundic 8.12. Lamsdorff 7.10, Mayflower 7.9, Pluck 7.4. A fairly good start was effected, and Auldearn ivas the first to show out from Rarata, Pluck and Erin, Avith Mayflower and Mundic lying last. Rarata momentarily headed Auldearn, but then faded right back. Along the end turn Mundic moved up fast, and the field running Avide at the turn, Rarata shot through on the rails, but Avas unable to reach the San Remo gelding, avlio won rather easil} r by a length. Erin was a- fair third, a length and a-liaif away, and Mundic Avas content Avith fourth position. Lamsdorff Avas not prominent throughout the race. Time, lmm 14 4-osec.,

FIRST HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 45sovs; second horse osovs. Seven furlongs:

C. J. Parker’s b g Ardfert, by Seaton Del aval—Lady Augusta, 7.5 (Lambcss) C. Morse’s b g Master Stead, by San Remo—Miss Rub}', 7.0 (V.

Bennett) M. Thomas’ ch g Magneta, by Menschikoff—St. Amy, / .12 (Parra-

more) 3 —Also started: Continuance 9.3, The Squatter 8.7, Kaumoana 8.2, Captain Jingle 7.6 and 31b over. Magneta led the field at a merry pace for four furlongs, bis closest attendant being Ardfert, three lengths away. Then came Captain Jingle, Continuance, Master Stead, The Squatter, and Kaumoana, in that order. At the far end Magneta gradually came hack to his field, and Ardfert entered the straight Avith a lead of a lengtii. Finishing strongly, ho Avon by two clear lengths fr<?m the fast finisinng Master Stead, avlio beat Magneta by three lengths for third place. Time, lnnn 29sec.

GISBORNE RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of I2osovs; second horse lOsov. One and a-quarter miles: F. Hall’s br m Iranui, by Soult— Taukei, 8.9 (W. Ryan) ... ... 1 F. E. Loomb’s b g Dardanus, by St. • Paul —Election, 7.0 (McLeod) ... 2 C. J. Parker’s ch c Ballyheigh. by Hotchkiss —Crescent, 5.3 (Ray) . 3 —The only starters.

Dardanus took up the running, and led past the stand by a length from Ballyheigh, with Iranui hair-a-length away, trio ran in practically tno same position all the way round until heads were turned for home, when Iranui assumed command, and von easily bv a quarter of a length from Drydanils. Ballyheigh was two lengthy away. Time. 2min lOsec. FIRST COUNTY STAKES HANDICAP, of GOsovs; second horse JOsovs. •Six furlongs:

F. Jones’ b m Hiring by San Remo —Tauhei, 7.9 (McLeod) ... ... 1 C. J. Parker’s b c Fort William, by Soult —Siminia, 7.3. and 510 over (Lowe) " G. B. Oman’s b g The Chef, by San Remo —Lady Cuisine, 7.2 (Bennett) —Also started: Eiya 7.10. Hirini established a ieacr inuue-aia>ety from the word “go,” and led ml the way round, followed by Fort William and Eiya, with The Chef last. Entering the straight The Chef ran past Eiya but could not reach the leaders, and Hirini won by a length and a-halr from Fort William. Time, lmin 16sec. WELTER HANDICAP, of 50sovs; second horse osovs. Minimum weight Sst. One mile: R. Sherratt’s ch m Swarthmoor, by Monaco—Glauvena, 5.5 (R. E.

Brown) 1 L. Storey’s b m Rose Lethe, _ by Lethe —Rosewater, 8.3 (Whittaker) 2 Limmer and McKay’s br g Amato, by San Fran—Lady Darling, 8.0 (J. Buchanan) 3 —Also started: Illustrious 9.13, Dan Leno 9.1. Millennial 8.13, Waimaon 8.9, Merrie Lawn 8.3.

Waimaori got the worst of the start through persistenlv refusing to come up to the barrier, and Merrie Lawn and Swarthmoor showed the way from lu.se Lethe and Illustrious, with the remainder bunched. Running along the hack, Illustrious moved up and Swarthmoor displaced Merrie Lawn in the lead. The rider of the latter was unseated through being jostled, but was fortunately unhurt. Swarthmoor maintained her lead to the finish, winning comfortably by four lengths from Rose Lethe, with Amato, who eame with a late run from the ruck, third. Time, lmin 44sec.

PARK STAKES HANDICAP, of 70 sovs.; second horse lOsovs. Seven furlongs: M. Melrose’s br m Truganini. by Merriwee—Heart W hist, 8.9 (W . Ryan) ... 1 W. S. Davidson’s ch m Dazzling, by Sir Lancelot —Dazzle, 6.13, (W. Bennett) ... 2 P. J. Parker’s b g Baldos, bv Waiuku—Bonnie Idee, 7.2 (McLeod) -3 —Also started: Spate 8.3. A beautiful start was effected after Dazzling bad caused a lot of delay ay fractious behavior at the barrier. Tmganini at once assumed the lead from. Baldos and Dazzling, with Spate tailed off. This order was maintained until the turn for home, where Dazzling came fast and passed Baldos, brit> could make no impression on the daughter of Merriwee, who won in hollowfashion by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 29sc-c.

TO-DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. The following are the weights and acceptances for to-day’ s racing: SECOND HANDICAP HURDLES. 1 3 rn line

14 miles. st. Id. Tyrannic 11 2 Reservoir 11 10 Rawiuti 9 10 Te Kainui 9 0 MAIDEN SCURRY HANDICAP. •5 furlongs. Dazzling S 12 Masonic S Fort "William S o Ukuia S -1 Lord Possible S 3 Merrie Lawn S 2 Scorch 7 13 Mannpai 7 12 The Drummer 7 10 Ngarui 7 10 Special ••• 7 10 ELECTRIC HANDICAP. 5 furlongs. Mundic 9 0 Te Rakato 7 12 Hirini 7 9 Mayflower 7 S Magneta 7 0 Pluck 6 13 Erin 6 12 SECOND HACK FLAT HANDICAP, 6 furlongs. The Squatter 9 0 Ardfert S 11 Sleaeombe S 9 Stourton S S Dazling S Martyr King S 6 Durabflty S -5 Kaumoana S o Eiya S 4

Captain Jingle ... S 4 Ukuii ... S 3 Magneta S 2 Master Stead ... S 0 Lord Possible ... 7 13 Niwaru ... 7 13 Merrie Lawn ... 7 12 Amato ... 7 12 Tlie Chef ... 7 9 Centaur 7 7 Vaultress 7 7 Ngarui 7 7 The Drummer ... 7 i Innocent Bill ... 7 7 HARDING MEMORIAL HANDICAP 1 mile and a distance. Iranui ... 9 6 Trnganini ... 9 2 Ballyheigli ... S 0 Rarata 7 8 Lamstiorff ... 7 0 Dardanus ... 6 13 LADIES’ BRACELET 1 mile. HANDICAP.

Tyrajnnic 12 5 Kairoma 12 i Baldos 12 3 Captain Jingle 11 5 Merrie Lawn 10 13 Amato 10 9 Local Option 10 7 Harirangi 10 7 Erin 10 7 ' SECOND COUNTY STAKES HANDICAP, 7 furlongs. Auldearn 9 4 Spate S 10 Continuance ' 8 10 Swarthmoor 7 13 Hirini 7 10 Master Stead 7 0 Fort William G 12 FINAL HANDICAP, 7 furlongs. Iranui ... ... 9 9 ' Truganini 9 7 Auldearn 8 7 Ballyheigh. S 6 Rarata ... ... 7 11 Dan Leno 7 0 Roselethe 6 9