THE TURF.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXX, Issue 3510, 29 April 1912, Page 6

THE TURF.

AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUBCONCLUDING DAY—SATUE DAY. [PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] ■ AUCKLAND, April 27. The Avondale Jockey Club’s autumn meeting concluded to-day in showery weather. There was a largo attendance, and the going- was fairly heavy. The sum of £17,482 was invested, compared with £9,674 10s last year, making £25,494 for the meeting, as against £21,329 during last year’s two days. Results: Nursery Handicap, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs— A. Hannon’s Semolina by Gluten Mignom (Morris) 6.11, 1; Potoa, 7.7, 2; Lannacost, 8.5, 3; Also started: Tact 9.4, Prince Merriwee 7.12,. Prince King 7.1, Battle Abbey 6.13! Won by a length and a half. Time, Imin 19 2-5 secs. Flying Handicap of 109 sovs., four furlongs. Mr Hall’s Waiorowa;. 7.10, (Deeley) 1; Ben Bells, 7.10, 2; Solitude ‘7.6 3. Also started: Crown Pearl 10.1, Salute 9.6, Mighty Atom 7.13, Harerioa 7.6, Lady Dot 7.6, Arawa 7.3, Bogev 7.3, Vivace 6.10, Lady Thorn 6.10, Muskcwai 6.9. Won by two lengths. Maiden Hurdles, one mile and three-quarters.—Dickey’s N apen ape by Explosion—Bcadicca 9.2 1, Pip 9.2 2, Sphinx 9.11 3. Also started: Bonnie Jean 10.9, Fuss 9.13, Zinnia 9.11, Heyboy 9.9, Surplus 9.4, Blue Mount 9.4, Atahaerere 9.0, Crispineer 9.0, Tiri 9.0, Napper 9.4, Penfold 9.0. Won by two lengths. Time : I3min. 27sec. • Autumn Handicap, of 150 sovs., one mile and a furlong.—J. J. Craig’s Sea Elf by Seaton Delaval —St. Evelyn 7.8 and H. Baranby’s Gloy by Glutendid 7.12 dead heat 1, Royal Soult 5.6 3. Also started: Sir Artegal 8.9, Tiresome 7.11, St. Amaiis 7.8, Admiral Soult 6.13, Kaween 6-13, Tarema 6.12. Sea Pink 6.11. A great race up the straight. Time: Imin 59 l-ssec. Dominion Handicap, of 100 sovs., five furlongs. —Red Lupin 8.0 1, Bowbells 7.5 2, Cloudy Dawn 6.13. 3. Also started: Marangai 7.8, Mahinga 7.5, Lady Dot 7.5, Arawa 7.2 Bogey 7.2, Jena 7.1. Won bv five lengths, a, length between seciond and third. Time:° Imin ssec. Steeplechase, of 100 sovs., about tl\ree. miles. —P. John’s Pleiades 11.2 1, Taiaha 9.10 2, Hauterc 9.10 3. Also started: Ben Johnson 10.6, First Barrel 10.1, Hunakaha 9.12, Tui Cakobau 9-9, Commander 9.8, Mildura 9.7, Rebel 9.7. Tire only horses to take part in the race after the first fence were Pleiades, Taiaha, Hautere and First Barrel. Won by two lengths. Time: 6min 31sec. Mt. Itoskill Handicap, of 100 sovs., six furlongs.—W- C. Ring’s Ngatimuni 8.6 1, Glen fern 8.3 2, Spalfish /.8 3. Also startd: Frelock 9.0, Haku 8.6, Manurere 7.11, C-lire 7.9, Nimrod 7.8, Toliara Whakarewa 7.2, Lord Delaval 7.2, Avalon 7.2, Holdfast 7.2, Flipflap 7.2, Bonny 7.2, Rukuliia 7.2, Cuckoo 7.2. Won by half a length. Time: Imin 19sec. \

Waitakerei Handioap, of 100 sovs.. six furlongs.—Ross’s Salute by Sou It —Ladv Musket 9.3 1, Cloudy Dawn 0.10 2, Admiral Soult 7.1 3. Also startcl: Royal Soult 8.10, Kohinoor 7.9, Capt. Soult 7.8, Tareina 7.5, Impulsive 7.5, Blue Garment 7.0, Peggy Prvde 6.12, Parawai 6-12, Grenadier G.ll, Hyperion 6.9. Lady Bett v 6.8. 'Won by a nock. Time: 1.18 4-5.