THE TURF.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2747, 28 February 1910, Page 7

THE TURF.

TOLOGA BAY JOCKEY CLUB.

SECOND DAY,

Tthe Tologa Bay Jockey Club brought their meeting to a> close on Saturday. The racing was very good, ancl several very close finishes were witnessed. As usual, Mt. AV. E. Holder had all arrangements well in hand, and everything passed off successfully. The Hauiti Band was again, dn attendance, and rendered seleotions during ■the aiternoon, "while Mr. Wootton, as caterer, attended to the wants of the public in ibis usual excellent style. Five bookmakers were licensed. The totalisator takings showed a marked increase over the previous year, the sum of iGoBGS being handled, as against £3877 <in 1909.

The following are the results: •SECOND MAIDEN SCURRY, of 30 -•• sovs; weight- 7.7 ‘Distance, 4 fur- • longs: •Mr. T. Butler’s b f Manupai, by . Strowan —Manutuke (Kirk) ... 1 •B. Dennehy’s b m Ramuira, by San • Remo —YLiraclo (Poi-ter) 2 Santiago 8 •—Also started : Miss Evelyn.

From a good start Manupai led the •field, closely followed by Ramuira and •Santiago. This position was unaltered. •Manupai practically winning from end •to .end, a length m front of Ramuira, •Santiago being three lengths away third. Time, 53sec. •PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 45 • so vs; Distance, 6 furlongs. •Mr. R. Slierratt’s ch m Swarthmoor,

> Monaco —Glauvena,- 8.6 (Brown) 1 ■Mr. M. G. Nasmith’s b g Auldearn, • by San Remo —Opaque, 9.12 (Porter) _ 2 •C. -J. Parker’s b m Erin, by Mens- • cliikoff —Cressy, 7.13 *—Also started: Pluck 7.13. • Auldearn and Erin .made tlie riming from tlie start, and were a couple •of lengths in front of iSwaribmoor. On entering the home stretch Swartbmoor challenged the leaders, and won by two •lengths, Erin being a length behind •Auldearn. Time, bin in IS 1-osec.

HAUITI HANDICAP, of 45sovs. Distance, 6 furlongs. •E. B. Boland’s hr g Prestonpans, bj r San Remo —Opaque, 5.12 (Por-

• ter) •H. H. Ca-therall’s b g AVhalcaweira, by Pilgrim’s Progress—Espanolia, • 8.3 (Kirk) * 2 •IT. McCutcbey’s ch in Awanui, by Strowan —AYainui, 9.0 (McLeod) 3 .—Also started: Game 8.0, Pohutukawa 7.7, AVaitiria 7.7. • Preston pans got off at the start and •led all the way, winning by a length. •A length and a-half separated second ■and third. Time, lmin 20sec. SECOND WELTER HANDICAP, of ■ 35sovs. Distance, 6 furlongs.

•A. Harris’ blk m Niwarn, by Torpedo—Lady Heart, 5.7 (Kirk) ... 1 •C. Morse’s b g Master Stead, by • San Remo—Miss Ruby, 8.0 (Per- ■

■ ter) 2 F. Benson’s hr g Illustrious, by Re- • nown—Barbelle, 9.4 (Mallows) ... 3 • —Also started: To Rahui 9.0, Te Ua-ra 8.13, Local Option 8.7, Waimacri 8.0.

From a good start Niwaru and Master Stead drew away, followed by AVaimaori and Illustrious. Along the back stretch Master Stead and Niwaru raced together, until the home turn was entered, when Niwaru gradually drew away and won by half-a-length, the same distance separating the second and third horses: Time, lmin 20sec. TOLOGA BAY JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, of. 70sovs. Distance, one mile. H. Hendrickson's b g Itarata, by Eton —Peace, 8.8 (Kirk) ... 1 ■M. G. Nasmith’s b g Auldearn, by San Remo —Opaque, 9.5 (Porter) 2 R. Sberratt’s ch m Swartbmoor, by Monaco —Glauvena, 8.3 (Brown) 3 • —Also started : Dardanus 8.8, Rose Lethe 8.5.

• This proved to be one of the best races of the day. From the start Auldearn took the lead, but at the back stretch all the horses were together. On entering the stretch for home Rnrata put in a strong run, just managing to pass the winning post a nose in front of Auldearn, Swarthmoor being three lengths away third. Time, lmin 47sec.

■SECOND HACK HANDICAP, of 30 sovs. Distance, 5 furlongs. J F. Jones’ b f'Hirini, by San Remo— Tauhei, 9.4 (Porter) t AV. A. Martin’s b g Durability, by Menschikoff —Durus, 8.13 (Jones) + F. Bassett’s b g Anchor Head, by Birkenhead —Temerairo, 8.6 (Kirk) 3 —Also started: AAkiipare 8.0, Ramuira 7.10. . ' /'•

Anchor Head made the running, with IJirini and Durability lying handy. About half-way up the back stretch Hirini and Durability moved to the front, and racing along the home bend passed tlie post together. Anchor Head being two lengths' behind. AVaipare got left at the post. Time, lmin ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 35sovs. Distance, 7 furlongs. C. J. Parker’s b g Ardfert, (by Seaton Delaval —Lady Augusta, 8.4 (Brown) 1 A. Sharp’s b m Spate, by Menace— Pouawa, 9.0 (Porter) 2 A. Harris’ blk m Niwaru, by Torpedo—i Lady Heart, 8.7 (Kirk) ... 3 —Also started : T'e Kainui 7.10, Dardanus 8.9.

Ardfert was first to tlie front, closely followed by Niwaru and Spate, this order being maintained until entering the straight, when Spate put in a strong challenge, which, however, Ardfert ■.managed "to stall off, and win by half-a-length. Niwaru was a length away third. Time, lmin 33sec. The racehorses Anchor Head and Rose Lethe, which were each successful at the Tologa Bay meeting, were shipped to Napier by the s.s. Taraw-era. last night.

SOUTH AUCKLAND MEETING

[Per Press Association.! HAMILTON. Feb. 26

The South Auckland Racing Club’s meeting, which was postponed from yesterday on account of heavy rain, opened to-day in rain; The attendance was, in consequence, affected. The results were:

Hurdles.—King Sol 1, Landlock 2. Scratched: Bangi'haeata. AVon by a head.

T'rali Handicap.—Electrakoff 1, Waichahi 2, Jill 3. Scratched: Tero. Won by four lengths. South Aucldand Cup.—Madam vSoult 1. Azoff 2, Explosive 3. Scratched: Maio-ra, Miss Winnie, Aristocrat, Seldom, iSt. Tui, Erauelin. Won (by a good head, a length between, second and third.

Cl and eland' Handicap.—Hyperion 1, Mai or a. 2, Caruso 3. Scratched : Ad-

mi:raJ Soult; and Willie. Won by half-a-length. [;j ,'• District Handicap.^—Halui 1, Report 2, Blue Rocket 3. 'Scratched: Tereweka, Miss Grizzle, Lord Menschikoff. AVon by a length and a-half. AYelter Handicap. —Michaclotf 1, AA 7 aipa 2, Zinnia 3. Scratched: Prince George, (Livonia, Fraulein. AA 7 on by lialf-a-'length. Flying Handicap.—Lady French 1, Dogger Bank 2, Frontino 3.

DUNEDIN J.C. MEETING. DUNEDIN, Feb. 26. For the Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting to-day the weather was wet. Tlie sum of £23,326 was put through the totalisator for the three days, as against £24,294 last year. The following were .the results: Owhiro Hurdle Handicap, llSsovs, 1J- mile.—(Stone Ginger 11.1, 1; Coy 11.1, 2; Ratepayer 11.0. 3. Also started : Stayboy .12.9, Jolly Friar 9.0, Loyola 9.0, Sergeant 9.0. AVon by a, length and a-half. ''Time, 2min 64sec. Flying Handicap, lOOsovs, 5 furlongs.—Gapon 7.7, 1; Cute 7.9, 2; Silkwcb 9.2, 3. Also started: Flitaway 9.5, San Severo 9.3, Lupulite' 8.12, Sea Queen 7.12, Zambia 7.2, Octave 6.7. AA r on by a length. Time, lmin 4see.

AYar ring ton Handicap, lOOsovs, 6 furlongs.—Taieri 8.9, 1; Cashier 8.9, 2; Inchhonny 8.9, 3. Also started: Red-if.o-nd 8.12, Fulmar 8.9, AA 7 ind Gun 8.6, Strat'hfillan 8.0, Feodore 8.0. AA 7 on by a short length. Time, lmin 19 l-osec. Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap, 350 sovs, iti mile : Iranui, 8.7 1 Cronstadt, 6.10 2 Tikitere, 8.7 3 .Also started: Husbandman 8.5, .Ingo da 8.7', (Jutlander . 7.1, Astrakhan 6.7. AVon by a head. Time, 2min 10 3-ssec.

Hopeful Handicap, ' 135sovs, 5 furlongs.—Countermine 9.3, 1 ; Odessa 6.7, 2; Alumni 7.3, 3. Also started: Soldiers’ Chorus 8.2, A 7 i 6.7. A Yon by two lengths and a-lialf. Time, lmin 5 3-ssec.

AbUotsford AA 7 elter Handicap, 130 sovs, 6 furlongs.—Cute 8.0, 1; My Lawyer 5.3, 2; Obsono 8.1, 3. Also started: AA’aiju 8.11, Red Alom 7.7. AVon by a length. Time, lmin 8 3-5 sec.

AA 7 aib;ola Handicap, lOOsovs, 5 furlongs.—Officious 9.0, 1; Bluebell 8.2, 2; Taieri 9.4, 3. Also started: Cashier B.S, Obligate S.S, Eaglestone 7.13, Seaside 7.7. AA 7 on by a length and alialf. Time, lmin 5 4-ssec. Wingatui Handicap, loOsovs, 7 furlongs.—Geld Braid 6.7, 1; Eons 6.7, 2; AVarsaiw 7.1, 3. Also started: Sharpshooter 8.13, Cuiroscttia 7.13, Red and Black 6.7, Lord Cilutha 6.7. AA 7 on by a head. Time, 1/niin 13 fsee.

THE FLEAIINGTON MEETING. United Press Association—Copyright (Received Feb. 27, 5.45 p.m.) FLEMINGTON, Feb. 26. The autumn meeting of the premier racing club opened in splendid weather. Tlie course was in good order, and the attendance good.- "The racing was less interesting than usual, as the winners of at least three, namely, the Loger Sires Produce, and Essendon Stakes, were regarded as foregone conclusions. The withdrawal of the New Zealand horses, Bobrikoff _and Downfall, robbed the weiglit-for-age races of much interest. Tlie results wore :

The Pines.—Silvery Port 1, The Gaul 2, Lord Desmond 3. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 3min 47-Jsec. Lcger. Prince Foote ... ... 1 Aloruga ... ... ... 2 Flavian ... ... ... 3 —Prince Foote took the lead at the six furlongs post, the others fighting for second place. Won by twenty lengths, one length between second and third. Time, 2min o£sec. Newmarket Handicap.—Mala 1, Mult King 2, Flavinius and Queen of Scots 3. From a good start Alala, on the rails, got away from Lautoka, Comedy King in the centre, Alalt King, Scobic, with Plush and Captain AYkite on the outside. Ngaruhoe and Flavinius were close up. Five furlongs from the post Alala led by two lengths from Queen of Scots, Comedy King. Pretty Peg, Alalt King, Flavinius and Plush. Alonodonist foil. Alala maintained the lead, with Alalt King gaining slightly, and Flavinius and Queen of Scots racing for third place. AVon by one and a half lengths, with three-quarters of a length between the second and third horses. Time, lmin Issec. Sires Produce Stakes. —Beverage 1, Gigandra 2, Bobadea. 3. The other starters were: Eager. St. Tano, and Lager. The last-mentioned was first away, and at a furlong led from Gigandra, Beverage, a.nd Tano. At five furlongs Gigandra ran all over the course. Beverage caught up and passed easily, and won by four lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 6sec.

Essendon Stakes. —Alawa 1, Pendil 2, Diaholo 3. The other starters were: Lord" Nolan and Mushka. Lord Nolan led into the straight irom Alawa, Mus’ka, Pendil, and Diabolo. Alawa took charge at the distance, and won bv five lengths. Time, 2min 39£-sec. Brunswick Stakes—Wedding Present 1, Endenholm 2. Yarrabnr 3. Other starters, were: Kerlie, Plunder, Carl. Dour, Mattoureo. Nobel. Active, Blind Ha.rrv, Trello. A 7 "ouni. Francis. Perilous, Port Logan, and Terova. AVon by one and a. quarter lengths, two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 8 3-ssec.