THE TURF.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 3691, 28 November 1912, Page 5

THE TURF.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB.

SPRING MEETING

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AUCKLAND. NoV. 27. The Takapuna Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting opened to-day. The weather prospects were not good in the morning, but by mid-day the conditions were ideal for racing, there being no wind and little sun. The track was in fair condition, and there was a big attendance. The totalisator handled £17,2111, as against £12,3554 for the corresponding day last year. Results;— / Trial Handicap of 100 sovs, one mile. — 11 L. B. Harris’s b g Virtue, by St. Am-brose-Stregis 4yrs 8.2 (Conquest) 1, 7 0. Coleman’s br g Manuwera 6yrs 8.10 (O’Shea) 2, 8 W. Cook's ch f The Whip 3ys 8.1 (J. -Brady) 3. Also started; 4 Kaweea 9.12, Froritino 8.10, 2 Monocle 8.7, 6 Merrimax 8.3,' 10 Hemisphere 8.2, - St. Louis 8.1, 3 Almeida 8.1, 9 Avalon 8.1, 5 Troublesome 8.1. With half a furlong covered Virtue was in front, and not being afterwards troubled won by three lengths, with The Whip a length away. Time 1.46 2-35.

Borough Handicap of 100 sovs, five and a half fin-longs.—4 1-’. Hall’s b m Waiorewa, by Glenapp-Tauliei 4yrs 9.5 (Buchanan) 1,2 J. Williamson’s blk g Royal Irish 4yrs 7.0 (O’Shea) 2, 7 E. Kelly’s blk g Blue Garment aged 7.2 (Stenning) 3. Also started: 1 Apollon 8.3, 11 Miss Livonia 7.7, 3 Mighty Atom 7.7, 10 Cloudy Dawn 7.5, 5 Lucille 6.11, 12 Jena 6.13, 9 Worcester 7.5, 7 Centenary 6.9. Mighty Atom was first away, followed by Waiorewa, and led for four furlongs. Once into the straight Waiorewa went to the front and won easily by a length and a half. Apellon was the last away, but finished fifth. Time 1.10 1-5. I’oiiui Maiden Hurdles of 100 sovs, one mile and a half and 100 yards.—3 F. P. Selby’s hr g Hunakaha, by PowerfulMary Seaton 9.3 (Julian) and 10 J. Chisholm’s b g Hyperion, by Soult-Thea 6yrs 9.0 (O’Connor) dead heat 1,2 C. W. Coleman’s eh g Nelius aged 9.0 (McFlynn) 3. Also started: Captain Paul 10.13, Heyboy 9.6, 11 Miss Ada 9.3, 7 Fuss 9.3, 4 Blue Mount 9.3, 6 Eglinton 9.3, 9 Stroller 9.3, 5 Tiri 9.2, 15 Manaia 9.0, 12 Chainman 9.0, 16 Lowgartli 9.0, 14 Pyront 9.0, 8 Nap per Bandy 9.0. Captain Paul and Heyboy comprised the leading division three furlongs from home, with Hunakaha handy. The latter led into the straight from Hyperion, the pair fighting out a desperate finish. Nelius was a length away. Time 3.1.

St. Andrew’s Handicap of 250 sovs, second 30 sovs and third 10 sovs from stake. One mile and a quarter.—l R. 11. Duder’s rn m La Reina by Soult-Queen Anne 6yrs 8.0 (R. E. Brown) 1,2 J. 11. Walter’s ch g Goldsize 4yrs 8.0 (Buchanan) 2, 4 J. I>. Kemp’s b m Jolie Fille syrs 7.10 (Conquest) 3. Also started: 5 Advocate 7.8, 6 Maui Nina 7.6, 3 Semolina 7.3, 7 Sea Pink 6.12. Goldsize, Jolie Fiile and Semolina were in the lead passing the stand the first time round. Three furlongs from home La Reina made a forward movement, but was chopped out. Entering the straight Goldsize and Jolie Fille were well in front, but at the distance La Reina got on terms and went on to win by two lengths, with a head between second and third. Time 2.11 2-5.

Cambria Handicap of 110 sovs, for two-year-olds, four furlongs.—l 11. deLautour’s b f Lady Alicia by Obligado-Lady Alys 8.6 (Deeley) 1, 5 R. Hannon’s eh f Rose de Guerre 7.5 (Trigger) 2, 4 D. McKinnon's b c Marshal McDonald 7.10 (Conquest) 3. Also started: 3 Marconi 8.10, 2 Rosea 7.10, 6 Kia Kaha 7.10, 7 Obdurate 7.10. Lady Alicia was the first to begin, but with two furlongs covered Rose de Guerre shot to the front and led into the straight by three lengths. Lady Alicia, however, caught her at the distance and won by three lengths, the' second horse with Marshal McDonald and Kia Kaha finishing almost in a line.. Time 52 1-5. Melrose Handicap of 100 sovs, 5J furlongs.—3 A. B. Carley's gr g Bluestone by Bluclight-Flivt 4yrs 8.12 (Conquest) 1,-2 F. C. Davis’ br g Paoli 3yrs 8.11 (McMillan) 2, 1 D. J. Lynch’s ch f Tripoli 3yrs 8.4 (Buchanan) 3. Also started: 6 Toreador 8.12, 10 Hinerewa 8.5, 5 Clare 8.4, 12 Dark Rose 8.3, 7 Miss Pauline 8.3, 17 Zennie 8.3, 11 Opposition 8.3. 4 Aterori 8.3, 8 Almeida 8.3, 20 The Celt 8.3, 19 Monorosae 8.3, 16 Holdfast 8.3, 15 Glenafrie 8.3, 13 Delilah 8.3, 9 Hob the Ranter 8.5, 18 Takanini 8.3, 17 Lady Cuirassier 8.3, To Onga 8.3, Matawere 8.3. Won all the way by two lengths. Monorosae and Glenafric fell. Time 1.11 1-5.

Tiri Handicap Hurdles of 100 sovs, one mile and three quarters.—l C. Dawson’s ch in Sphinx by Bluejacket-Houri aged 9.13 (McFlyn) 1, 4 J. Cremere’s b g Bully aged 9.5 (Porter) 2. 5 M. Joyce’s blk g Napenape aged 9.1 (Speakman) 3. Also started: 3 Darby Paul 10.5, 2 Seaman 9.2. Sphinx led over the first jump and was never afterwards troubled, pulling up by ten lengths. Seaman, when in second position, fell at the fifth jump, bringing down Darby Paul. Time 3.24. Cheltenham Handicap of 130 sovs, ?ivcn furlongs. —4 11. I). deLautour’s br m Scorch by Motor-Chebouk 6 yrs 7.5 (R. E. Brown) 1, 1 E. Price’s b g Elcctrakoff 6yrs (Buchanan) 2, 5 E. W.. Alison’s b m Elegance 6 yrs 6.11 (Conquest) 2. Also started: 2 Taketumu 7.12, 3 Ngatiruanui 7.10, 8 Flying Soult 7.3, Mahinga 6.11, 6 Master Jack 6.8, 9 Merry Xmas 6.8 Scorch went to the front three furlongs from home, and though challenged by Elcctrakoff held her own to ihe post, winning by a neck. Time 1.29 2-5.