THE TURF.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 3665, 29 October 1912, Page 7

THE TURF.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. ! SPRING MEETING. [PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM] t WELLINGTON, Oet. 28. The Wellington Racing Club's spring meeting was concluded at Treiitham to-day. The weather was perfect and there was a record attendance, over 9000 being present, including the Governor and Premier and several other Ministers and M’s.P. The totalisator turnover was £28,412, a record, making £38,227 for the meeting, compared with for the last spring meeting. The deficiency is due to bad weather experienced on Saturday. Results: Tararua Handicap, of 100 sovs., seven furlongs.—3 Monckton and Addington’s Brown Trout 9.3 (R. Hatch) 1, 4 J. Rose’s Daunton 2, 1 C. Anders' Avauche S.lO 3. Also started: 2 Dirge 8.4, 6 Torpoint 7.2, J Otaraia. 7.0. Won bv a head, with a length between second and third. Juveniie .Handicap, of 2-- sovs (for Aw°-year-okls) flour furlongs.— 1 W. Nidd’s Peronella S.o (C. Emerson) 1, 3 Fail-child’s Secret Link 7.7 2, 6 C. Walley’s Prince Lacldo 7.7 3. Also started: 2 Gladful 7.12, 4 Pavola 7.7, 7 Land Rail 7.7, ,5 Guiding Way 7.5. Mon by three quarters of a length, Prince Laddo being a head behind Secret Link.

Spring Trial Stakes, of 100 sovs., six furlongs.—-1 W. E. Bidwill’s Exertion 7.5 (Tricklebank) 1,2 “Mr Highden’s” Lockwood 7.8 2, Hon J D Ormond’s Missile 8.6 3. Also started: 6 Merry Guv'S.6, 4 Coutlev 8.4, 8 Parky 8.4, 5 Red Book 7.8, 7 Otter i.o, 9 Elevated 7.5, 10 Valtire 7.3. Won easily by a length. Missile was about three lengths behind Lockwood. Time; 1.21 4-5.

Pearce Handicap, of 300 sovs., 1 mile.—l2 H. Nees’ Sir Knox 7.12 1, 9 J. R. Furze’s Medallist 7.2 2, 10 T. Girdwood's Kilosteri 6.7 3. Also started : 2 Byron 8.5, 3 Patriotic- 7.10, 5 Sir Tristram 7.6, S Lady Moutoa 7.4, 6 Beacon 7.4, Ngatimaru 7.0, 11 British Maid 6.13, 1 Ladrone 6.13, 7 Ceylon 6.13. Won easily by a length with two lengths between second and third. Time: 1.48.

Second Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase, of 120 sovs., 24 miles.—2 G. A. Wheeler’s Rangitana 9.10 (Futcher) 1, 5 J. Gaisford’s Ranter 9.13 2, 8 A. JI. Samuel's Elwell 9.7 3. Also ran: 1 Ivelp 11.7, 3 Gondolier 10. i 4 Highden 9.10, 7 Zulu 9.7, 6 Major Webb 9.7. Won by a neck with Elwell half a furlong back. Kelp and Zulu fell. Time: 5.50.

Champion Plate, of 400 so/s., IV miles.—l F. Preston’s Eqintas S.Fj (Hatch) 1,2 “Mr Highden’ s” Jiionze 8.9 2, 3 T. H. Lowry’s Bobrifcoff 9.3 3._ Also started: 4 'Sea Queen 8.13. Won by three-quarters of a length. Bobrikoff was six lengths off. Time--2.16 4-o.

Ruahine Handicap, of 100 sovs., six furlongs.—6 A. Wall’s Suratu-a 6.12 (Berry) 1,2 P. Preston’s Ladv Volga 8.13 2, 5 T Higgin’s Ladino 7.11 3. Also ran: 1 (Sanguinary 8.8, 3 Monologue 8.3, 4 Lady Louisa S.O, 1 Hamurana- 5.13. Won by four lengths. Time: 2.20 3-5.

Xainai Handicap, of 120 sovs.. 6 furlongs.—4 W. Smart’s Undecided 9.0 (W. Young) 1,2 W. 51. Halley’s Lepuki 7.7 2, 5 H. AVhitney’s slt. Victoria 7.7 3. Also ran : ] Makara 8.2, 7 Piriwai S.O, 3 Prosper 7.12, 9 Bracken 7.3, 8 Negative 7.1, 6 Distinction 7.6. Won by a nose. Time: 1.211-5

WAVERLEY-WAITORAR A MEETING.

[PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM] WANGANUI, Oct. 28. The weather was perfect for the Waverley-Waitorara Racing Club’s annual meeting and there was a very large attendance.

Morton Memorial Maiden. —Princess Flo 1, White Crane 2, Sir Donald 3. All started. Won bv a length. Time, 1.34}. Flyiii" Handicap.—Royal Simmon i, Katua. 2, St. Serf 3. All started except Cornev. Won by a head. Time, 1.174. Handicap Hurdles.—Timothy 1, Moahu 2, Bercola 3. Won by a head. Timothy broke a leg. Time: 2.53. Waverley Cup.—Master Laddo 1. Cornelian 1, Sam Pan 3. A dead heat. Time : 2.15 1-5. Wilson Stakes. —Lucerne 1, Crawford .2, Royal Simon 3. St. Gate, Zettes, St. Luap, Tree, Lucerne, Receipo, Astor and Joey were scratched. Won by half a length. Time: 52-} see. Brewers’ Handicap.—Alure 1, St. Serf 2, Katua 3. AH started except Corney. Won bv six mngths. Time : 1.3.

Moumnhaki Stakes. —Sam Pan 3. Whimper 2, St. Helena 3. All started but Allure. Won by a length. Time: 2.3.

Jackson Stakes. —Tetekura 1, St. Gate 2, Grandee 3. Crawford, Gratton, Wni. Haeremai, Hierarchy, Rosaleys, Millbanks, Simple Bob, Roseblu.sh, Lucerne, Sir Donald, and Or Vieux were sera tclic <2. Won I>y a length.

A.R.C. HANDICAPS. [PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM] WANGANUI, Oct. 28. Air G. Morse lias declared the following weights for, the Auckland Racing Club’s spring meeting: Shorts Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Our Queen 9.0, Waiorewa 8.13, Turbine 8.13, Tangiwai 8.2, Appelton 8.0, Tact- 7.13, Lucille 7.10, Miss Livonia 7.10, Scorch 7.9, Dido 7.8,. Mahanga 7.7, Solitudo 7.6, Overtime 7.5,- JLurst Wairiki 7.4, Alonoline 7.2, Haku 6.13, Worcester 6.10.

Flying Handicap, 7 furlongs—An toinette 9.1, Electrakoff 8.41, Jack Delaval B.S, Kakania 8.7, Royal Soult 8.6, La Reina 8.3, Master Wairiki 8.2, Wee Olga 7.12, Tact 7.6. '1 brave 7.6, Aliss Livonia 7.5, Scorch 7.4, Dido 7.3, Ngatiruanui 7.3, Admiral SoulL 7.0, Watchchain 7.0, Oveivme 6 13, Grenadier 6.13, Royal Irish CAO. Alaiden Hurdles, 11 miles. —Golden Loop 10.12, Merry Lawn 10 1, Bmi lax 10.0, Dogger Bank 9.10, C\mri 9 6, Rawinia 9.6, Sphinx 9.6, Surplus 9 6, Ambergris 9.5, Captain Paul 9.3, Malaphin 9.0, Ocean Bird 9.0, Fuss 9.0, Adherent 9.0, Stroller 9.0 j Pyrmont 9.0, Afanaia 9.0, 44ri 9.0, Lowgarth 9.0, Blue Mount- 9.0, Hyperion 9.0, The Celt 9.0, Arawa 9.0, Norms 9.0, Nappor 9.0, Tandy 9.0, Shebeen 9.0.

Hobson Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Ivatua 9.0, Watchchain 8.12, Cloudy Dawn 8.9, Kawccn 8.7, Goodwin Sands 8.7, Caber Davon 8.3, Royal Irish 8.3, Tragedy King 8.2, Vestal 8.1, Alastcr Tup-uhi 8.1, Hanuwera 8.0, Elegance 7.i2, Parawai 7.12, Spalfish 7.10, Geneva 7.10, Lady Betty 7.9, Duma 7.9, Devastation 7.9, Toreador 7.9. Prince Alerriwee 7.9, Worcester 7.9, Centenary 7.9, Sir Rupert 7.8, Clarke 7.6, Field Force 7.6, Antiphono 7.5, Lady Gladstone 7.11, Hemisphere 7.4, Prince King 7.4, Monotone 7.4, Afatakana 7.3, Wairiki Rose 7.3, Opposition 7.3, Ivaleato 7.3, Alatawerewere 7.3, The Whip 7.3, Light Blue 7.3, Pea Rifle 7.3, Almeida 7.3, Tripoli 7.3, Signum 7.3, Takinini 7.3, Blue Rose 7.3.

Oneliunga. Steeple, 3 miles. —Hanti re 12.2, Armagh 11.12, Kelp 11.1, The Chief 10.0, Sandy Paul 9.13, Rangitane 9.12, Hunakaha 9.12, Cyniri 9.8, Bonnie Jean 9.8, Highden 9.8, Dlmdeen 9.8,-Zulu 9.7, Sky High 9.7, Romp 9.7. Hunters’ Steeple, 3 miles. —Wlieturangi 12.10, The Chief 12.8, Cloudy Alorn 11.6, Mahauga 11.2, Tom 11.0, Sky High 10.13, Captain Jack 10.13, Peel 10.9, Eglington 10.8, Atawai 10.8, Alaster Phaeton 10.8, Captain Paul 10.8, Alanaia 10.8, Lady Berlin 10.7, Ocean Bird 10.7, Shebeen 10.7, Stroller 10.7, Tangihia 10.7, Zulu 10.7,

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. [BY TELEGRAPH—SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT] RICCARTON, Oct. 28. Glorious weather was experienced at Ricearton this morning and the -grass track was in a much improved condition. Vice-Admiral and Allegory, with light weights up, were indulged in a good working gallop over two rounds, sprinting the last four fuilongs in 52sees. Alasterpiece did three-quarter pace work and Vocation sprinted four furlongs in 52 4-5. Ermengarde went once round and galloped the last four furlongs in SGsecs., while Bonny Helen put up a pleasing, performance by getting to the end of the half-mile in 50secs. Alercedo was sent over four flights of hurdles, jumping pleasingly. After breakfast Grand Slam sprinted four furlongs in 53secs., while Jewel Pin and Owliero separately raced over 3 furlongs. Daylight Bill did not give a pleasing performance while jumping four flights of hurdles. Whizz and Tip Top spurted a couple of furlongs un the back. A large number of otWs were worked, but were not extended

FLEMINGTON AND CAULFIELD TRAINING NOTES.

[UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT) (Received Oct. 28, 11.55 a.m. FLEMINGTON, Oct. 28. Effervescence and Flavian ran half a mile in 514-secs. Cider covered a similar distance in 52secs. Duke Foote and Uncle Sam ran three furlongs in 39 secs. CAULFIELD, Oct. 28. Continuance ran five furlongs in 1.8 and Eudorus a similar distance in 1.131.