GISBORNE RAGING CLUB.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3135, 3 February 1911, Page 4

GISBORNE RAGING CLUB.

SUMMER MEETING.

THE FIRST DAY’S RACING.

FOUR DIVIDENDS IN ONE RACE

Officers: President. Hon. James Carroll; vice-president, Mr. D. Hepburn, bon. treasurer, Mr. C. J. Bennett; lion, surgeon, Dr. C. F. Scott; stewards, Messrs D. J. Barry, C. J. Bennett J. H.“"Martin. F. J. Lysnar, T. McConnell, C. J. Parker, J. Sisterson, G. B. Wvllie;. judge Mr, W. G. Sherratt, liandicapper, Mr. J. Chadwick; staiter, Mr. A G. Wood; totalisator steward, Mr. W. 0. Skeet; clerk of scales, Mr. J. E. Whitby; clerk of course, Mr. A. Pritchard; secretary, Mr. H. E. Dodd. Glorious summer weather prevailed for the opening day of the Gisborne Racing Club’s summer meeting, winch commenced at the Park racecourse yesterday. The attendance was fairly jarge and a most enjoyable day’s sport resulted, the course being in coed order, considerably aided by the rain which fell in the very early morning. As would naturally be expected, the fact of no bookmakers being present augmented the actual receipts on the totalisator. but manv of the smaller PT n " tors missed the layers of odds, ahe racing was interesting throughout, and some of the finishes were excellent, bearing eloquent testimony to the ability of’’Mr. J. Chadwick, the handicapper. The presence of some horses from outside centres lent added interest to the proceedings. Mr. H. E. Dodd, the popular secretary of the club, was untiring in his efforts to make the meeting a success, and the general arrangements were excellent, the various events being </ot off in good time. The sum of £6675 was jmt through the totalisator, as against £4362 lor the first day of last year’s meeting. , The catering was capably attended to by Messrs Clare and Sons,, and left little to be desired. During the afterneon the Citv Band rendered ta programme of music in an admirable manner. The following are the results of the racing:—

FIRST HANDICAP HURDLES, of 70 so vs: second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stake. Over six flights of hurdles. Distance It miles. CJ) Mr. J. Mel lardy’s Eiya, by Maha'ki—Luna, Cyrs, 9.10 t.J. Flynn) ••• ••• 1 (1) Mr. J. A. Lucas’ Continuance, 11.12 (G. Jones) 2 (5) Mr. C. W. Johnston's Haurangi, 9.5 (R. Horne) ■■■ ••• ••• 3 --Also started: (-1) Te Arai 12.3 (V - Young) and (3) Swarthincor 10.3 (A. Foreman). Haurangi and Eiya were the first to show out from the start, and led over the first jump, Te Arai whipping in. At the jump in the straight. Continuance swerving threw Haurangi to the extreme outside of the hurdle and caused 'J e Arai to run off. the latter taking no further part in the race after passing the stand. Continuance moved U" into second place along the back stretch, and came at Eiya, who, however, held his own. and won by two lengths, with Haurangi a poor third. Time, 2min 441 sec. MAIDEN SCURRY, cf 40 sovs: second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For horses that have never won a race of any description. Weight, Sst. Distance, 4 furlongs. (1) Mr. C. Morse’s b g Birkline. i■ v Birkenhead—Agony, 3vrs, 'Porter) ... 1 (4) Mr. J. Sisterson’s eh g Oina Tere (J- Griffiths) T (2) Mr. W. I). S MacDonald’s b g Apnellcs (-T. Dwyer) ... ... t (5) Mr F. Hall's br f Miss Murphy (A. McLeod) . + t Dead heat. —Also started: (6) Rnnsyl S.O and 41bs over (D. Cameron), (?) Marta S.O and 61bs over (F. D. Jones). (3) Yaultress (A. Foreman), (7) Caber Devon (F.. McLeod). Birkline was in a good position from the raising of the barrier, with The others bunched just behind him, and Yaultress, who got away badly, last. The field ran in this way until the straight was reached, where Birkline still further increased his lend, and won comfortably by a length and a half. Oma Tore, who was in second place at the distance, was rapidly overhauled hr Miss Murphy and Appelles. who finished very fast, and passing the post the judge was 'unable to separate the trio for second honors. Time. 49 l'-osee. FLYING HANDICAP, of 75 sovs; second horse to receive 10s sovs, and third horse o sovs from the stake. Distance. G furlongs. (1) Mr. H. Hickey’s oh g Lord Possible. by Tiie Possible —Maid Marion, 4vrs, 7.12 (Kirk.) ... ... I (4) Mr. C. Sufi’s br g Illustrious, 7.9 (Dwyer) ••• ••• ••• 2 (2) Mr. L. Furr’s b m liiey. 8.4 (Cameron) ... ••• 3 —Also ran: (3) Auldearn 8.6 (Porter). Illustrious got the worst of the start, and Lord Possible showed cut in front from Auldearn, with Inev a eounle ot lengths behind, in front of Illustrious. Rounding the'bend, Auldearn ran up to Lord’ Possible, but the chestnut drew away, and won in hollow fashion. Illustrious, from the rear, ran fast into second position, while Auldearn was badlv beaten inside the distance. Time I min losec.

TE HAPARA HACK HANDICAP, of 50 sovs, second’ horse to receive 5 sovs from stake. Distance, 7 furlongs. (3) Mr. F. Jones’ b m JHiriui, J>y San Romo—-Tan hoi. syrs, 7.7 (Dwyer) ... ••• ••• 1 (1) Mr. INI. Johnson's hr m Raupare,

7.1 (G ri tilths) ... 2 (K) y] r . G. Campbell’s cli g The Squatter, 7.13 (A. Foreman) ... 3 —Also ran: (2) Scorch 5.9 (F. D. Jones), (5) Obscurity 5.7 (Kirk), (4) Ardfert 7.10 (McLeod). Scorch led along the back stretch from The Squatter, Hirini. Raupare, and Ardfert m that order. Rounding the turn Hirini came through and passed Scorch, who dropped back, and the bay daughter of Sail Remo, finishing resolutely, won from the fast finishing Raupare by a clear length. The Squatter was a length and a half away third, and Obscurity was last. Time,' lmin 23$set\

gisborne r'acing club handicap, of 120 sovs. second horse 15 sovs, third horse 5 sovs from stake. Distance, U miles.

(1) MfT G B. Oman’s b g Paisano, hv Strowan —Booby, aged, 9.2 (W. Youngf ••• 1 (2) Mr. S. MeGreovy. lim. s b m Ycetgang, 7.S (Griffiths) ... ... • 2 These were the only starters, and the race is easily described. Paisano

ran to the front and led throughout, "though Voetgang run up him rounding the home turn, tlie son ot Strowan drew away again, and won by half a length. ..Time, 2mm Usee. FIRST WELTER HANDICAP, of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Minimum weight Bst. Distance, 1 mile. (1) Mr. F. Jones’ b m Hjrini, by San Remo —I atiliei, oyrs, 8.8 (Dwyer) ••• _y 1 (2) Mr. M. Johnson’s br m Raupare, 8.1.2 (AY. Young) ••• 2 (3V Mr. P. Smith’s ch m Berengana, 9.7 (W. Kirk) •••' 3 —Also starter] : (8) Claughton 8.9 (Lamboss), (4) Santiago 8.7 (J. Buchanan), (5) Whakaweira 8.5 (H- K (j) Game 8.0 (A. Foreman), and (6) Monsieur Soult S.O (Porter). Santiago, Raupare and Came showed out in the lead, with Whakaweira the last to leave the barrier. Game led along the back a couple of lengths away from the others, hut faded away, b-ing displaced bv Hiririi at the turn. Ike bay mare was never afterwards beaded, and won fairly comfortably. Time, Irani 43 2-j sec.

RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, _of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Winner of any fiat race of 60 sovs or upwards in value after declaration of weights to carry 71b penalty. Distance, 5 furlongs. (2) Air. T MoEwen’s cli m Aliss Svlvia, by Sylvia Park—Misfortune, 7.11 (AM Kirk) ••• ••• I (3) Air A. 15. Newman’s blk m Scorch, 8.11 (F. D. Junes) ... t (6) Air. T. Butler s Manupai, /.4 (H. Kirk) .1. ••• + t Dead heat. —Also started (1) Erin 8.12 (A. McLeod) (4 ) Stourton 8.9 (AA . Young), (9) Te Rakatoa 8.3 (A. Foreman) (7) Master Stead S.O (Porter), (8) Josie 7 5 and olbs over (Buchanan), (of Cork 7J) (J. Davis), (10) Ngarui 6.9. (Gordon). From a good start Alastor Stead le’d from Stourton, Josie, Aliss Sylvia, and Scorch, with Te Rakato m the rear. Entering the straight, Alaster Stead fell back beaten, and Aliss Sylvia coming on strongly, won easily by two lengths. Scorch and Manupai came with a rattle inside the distance, and the judge was unable to separate them. Stourton finished fourth, and Erin fifth, with Josie last. Time, Imin 28,-ec. PARK STAKES HANDICAP, of 70 sovs : second’ horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. AA inner of any fiat race of 60 sovs dr upwards in va;u© after declaration of weights to carry 71b penalty. Distance, 7 furlongs. (1) Air. AY. S. Davidson's eh In Dazzling, by Sir Lancelot—Dazzle 8.7 (F. D. Jones) ... ... 1 C_p Air. C. Stiff's br g Illustrious. 7.4 (Dwyer) ••• ••• - (3) Air. L. Storev's blk m Rose Lethe, 7.0 (H. Kirk) 3 -—These were the only starters. Illustrious led from the jump, closely followed by Rcse Lethe, with Dazzling lyintr hands'. Along the back Dazzling /an up to Rose Lethe, and the pair raced together a length behind Illustrious- Before the straight was reached J Dazzling ran up ta tlie leader, and won l.fairly easily. Time. Imin 28sec. I [For notes on racing see page 6.]

70-DAY'S PROGRAMME. WEIGHTS. The following are the weights and acceptances tor to-day's racing: —

FROCKS AT THE RACES. ‘■HOBBLE’’ LITTLE IX EVIDENCE. (By “Rosalind.”) From a woman’s point of view, yesterday morning looked very disappointing for the first day of the .Park races, hut eventually the threatening clouds disappeared and the sun shone at his best. . About noon the ladies began to arrive, and as the day. wore on the lawn and surroundings were enhanced by the many pretty frocks' worn; Dainty white frocks were very •much favored, whilst the colorless bodice, was greatly in evidence, and certainly very becoming to most young people. One was pleased to notice that the mucli-discuss-ed hobble-skirt has not taken on here. Coats and skirts.were very smart and seasonable. On the whole the racing was very interesting: Of course' the absence of the bookmaker detracted somewhat from the excitement, but probably allowed one to 'to home richer in pocket! Under the old regime many of the fair sex were in the liabit of having a little J‘flutter,” whereas now, with the tot- 4 * alisator, as the outlay is more substantial, temptation is not so great. Some of the frocks noticed were:—

Mrs. F. Lysnar, black chiffon taffeta, with tunic of same, the side seams inlet with jot insertion, the bodice being trimmed with finely tucked net and jet. Her hat was of black straw, with black bows. Mrs. Carroll wore a black tweed coat and skirt much braided in black, cream hat trimmed with black ribbon bows. Miss Horne (Auckland), white muslin frock, trimmed with embroidered green insertion ; black hat with Black wings.

Miss D. Clirisp, soft white silk frock, finished with wide band of cliiffon taffeta at the herri : mauve hat- with roses of same shade.

Mrs. A. Rees, white ninon frock with black stripe, front pane] trimmed with black insertion, the bodice finished with finely tucked net. A black toque with bright blue was worn. Miss B. O’Meara, natty blue coat and skirt, trimmed with black; black hat.

Mrs. F. Parker, pretty frock of vieux rose chiffon taffeta much embroidered, with braid of deeper, shade and a smart black hat with large ostrich feathers. M iss McGrath, green shantung costume : cream liat with pink roses. Mrs. Gore (Hawke’s Bav), smart purple shantung coat and skirt, coat belted into the waist and braided in black; large black satin hat with black os-

trich feathers. Mrs. J. Martin, becoming _ black striped robe, the tunic skirt being fin--11 ished with heavy black insertion; cream hat with black plumes.

Mrs. Cobbett, pale blue and fawn striped tweed suit, fawn straw hat trimmed with light green and fawn ribbon.

Mrs. G. Oman, green chiffon taffeta, pale blue teque with ostrich feathers. Miss P. Lusk (Napier), white crepe frock skirt finished with hand at the hem; a Miss Gibbs hat of floral silk lined with cream lace. Mrs Barry, white linen coat and skirt, trimmed with white embroidery, becoming black hat. Missi R osomary Rees, smart Princess robe of floral muslin with black stripe, her black picture hat was trimmed with black bows.

Mrs. Lusk (Napier), _ black _ striped muslin oyer white silk, inlet with black insertion and finished at hem of skirt with wide black silk band j a _ Miss Gibbs hat of spotted chiffon, trimmed with black and white tulle on. one side.

Mrs. Gerald Crawford, white coat and skirt, much embroidered coat belted at waist, large mole-colored hat. Mrs. H. "White,' purple silk crepe de chine much braided hat trimmed with mauve violets. Mrs. F. Barker, green shantung frock richly braided, smart hat with floral garniture. Miss Iris Maclean, pretty pmk muslin frock; black hat lined with pink and trimmed with pink roses and apple blossoms. Mrs. A. F. Kennedy, smart coat and skirt of cream cloth strined' with black, cream hat lined with black velvet and finished with pink roses and black

hews. Mrs. Richard Sherratt, grey lustre costume faced with loach satin, grey tonne. Mrs. Randall SherratL well cut black cloth coat and skirt, with fine emerald braid finishing the black facings, closely fitting black tocjuc ■with touches or green. Mrs. J. W. Bright copper beech shantung coat and skirt, toque of same shade. _Uiss M. Martin, pale pmk frock smartly trimmed with Oriental braid, becoming' hat of Dale blue with large pink ostrich feathers. Miss Reynolds, Saxe blue muslin with cream insertion; hat of same Mrs Morrison, beautifully cut belted coat and skirt in dull vioux rose with black stripe, and faced with black, black plumed hat. Mrs. Willock, cream Sicilian coat and skirt with black facings, closely fitting toque in black straw, trimmed with "black and white check. Mrs. Hardwicke Smith, cream shantung coat and skirt, large hat of black straw with cream bows on one side. Miss F. Donner, beautiful white muslin frock with torchon insertion, mauve hat, wreathed with roses of deeper shade. , . , . Miss D. Bright, white embroidered muslin, cream hat with royal blue satin crown ’ wreathed with pale blue cornilowers. Miss M. Smith (England), black strined coat and skirt, cream hat with black tulle and cornflowers". Mm. Bonner, mauve linen costume, bright blue straw hat with floral garniture. . Miss Dunlop, vieux rose coat and skin, hat of same shade. 'Miss N. Dunlop, naw blue costume, faced with black satin, black straw hat with marguerite daisies. Mrs. "W. D. S. MacDonald, mauve coat and skirt, black hat. ... Miss Reynolds, pink striped frock, finished at the hem with plain pink 1 hand, cream hat with lace hows. Mrs. Gibson, white embroidered robe, cream hat with black lace bows.

Mrs. Buscke, smart frock of Royal blue large drooping hat of. same, with cream lace encircling crown.. Miss M. Sherratt, becoming green, linen coat and skirt, a Miss Gibb’s hat of burnt straw, with jet buckle and black'aigrette. Miss ,H. Sherratt, white serge costume. cream straw hat with Paisley trimming. Mrs. T. Sherratt, self colored shantung, cream hat with black and white ostrich feathers.

.Mrs. R. IT. Burke, bright blue linen costume, with a black hat. M iss Iv. Sherratt, vieux rose linen costume, cream hat with black trimmings. Miss 0. Crawford, pretty frock with black stripe, and finished at the hem with deep band of same, burnt straw bat lined with black and trimmed with black bows.

MAIDEN SCURRY HANDICAP. •5 furlong s. * 3 : i Dirk line ... 9 0 Miss Murphy ... S 5 Appelks ... S 4 Oma Tere ... S 4 Mis; Augusta ... 7 13 31aori Queen ... 7 13 West- End ... 7 13 Makuri i O 31 is; Rear ... 7 13 Yaultress ... 7 11 Ransvl ... 7 11 31artn ... 7 9 TARUHERF HACK HANDICAP. 1 mile. ST. lb. Fort William ... 9 0 Hiriiii > P Raunare ... . . ... S 4 Obscurity ... S 3 The Squatter ... 8 1 Bravest ... ... ... 7 0 Claughton 7 5 Dura hi! itv , ... 7 3 Whaka-.veira ... 7 0 Santiago ... ... 7 0 Alerrv Tiger ... 6 12 First Marshal ... 6 7 Alonsieur Soult ... ... 6 7 Appelles ... 6 7 Ngarui ... 6 7 SECOND "WELTER HANDICAP. 7 furlongs. st. lb. Baltics ... 9 12 Berengaria ... 9 S Erin ... 9 S Illustrious ... 9 7 Obscurity ... 9 2 Ardfert ... S G Rose Lathe ' ... ... 8 6 Cauldron ... S 0 " Game ... 8 0 3lorry Tiger ... 8 0 AWAPUNI HACK HANDICAP 6 furlongs. st. lb. Lord Possible ... 9 8 Fort William .... 9 0 Erin ... S 11 3Iis? Svlvia ... 8 o Eiva ... «• 8 8 .. Obscurity ... S o Stourton ... 8 2 Ivilsvth ... 7 13 3Lister Stead ... 7 12 3[anupai i t Josie ... 7 0 3Yee Rose ... 7 0 The Chef ... 6 11 Cork ... 6 10 Oma Tore ... G 0 First Marsha] ... G 7 Ngarui ... G 7 Ransvl ... 6 i 3 Fart a .... 6 7 ACCEPTANCES. SECOND HANDICAP HURDLES, IS miles. st. lb. Continuance ... 12 2 Eiva ... 10 10 ■ Wliakawoirn ... 10:’ 7 Haurangi ■\A 9 0 HARDING 3IE3IORTAL HANDICAP, 1 mile and a distance. ■ f ■ st. lb. Paisaiio ... 9 6 Rauparaha ... 9 2 Dazzling ... 9 0 Inov ... ... N... 7 6 Yoetgang ' 7 4 Fort William ... G 10 Bereugaria G 8 Jk A?

ELECTPIO HANDICAP, 5 furlongs. n ;• v ; iV • • st.. lh. Lord Possible ... 8 10 Inev^ r 1 ... 8 0 Pluck 1 ... ... 7 10 Miss Murphy ... 6 12 FINAL HANDICAP, 7 furlongs. -0 • - • st K lb. Dazzling ... 9 0 Auldearn ... 7 8 Jney v ,. •. ... ... 7 8 Hu ini ... 7 5 •\ oetgang ... 7 3 , .. Scoich ... 7 1 Iiaupare • ...- ... 6 12