GISBORNE RACING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume III, Issue 407, 23 January 1890, Page 3

GISBORNE RACING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

Poxbidkht : Mr W. Maude; Vice-President: Mr Carroll, M.H.R.; Judge: W. Adair; Starter: Captain Winter; Handicapper; Mr J. 0. Evett; Clerk of Seales: Mr J, Maynard ; Clerk of Course : Mr A. Pritchard ; Totalizator Steward : Mr W. O. Skeet; Stewards: Messrs J. Harding, A. Tuohey, J. Thomson, J. E. Whitby, E. Bouefield, A, McKenzie, W. Adair, and M. Hogan. Tn first Summer meeting under the auspices of the Gisborne Racing Club began on Tuesday last, at the Gisborne Park grounds. The weather was wretched in the morning, a eold southerly wind accompanied with heavy sb jwers being the unpleasant condition of things until 11 o'clock. But many people knew that once they had reached the Park they could spend the day without any risk of getting drenched, as there is a certainty of shelter and comfort in the spacious grandstand. However the weather cleared up before the first race began and a really good day was experienced. There was a very large attendance. The most unpleasant feature was the dust, but that complaint ought to be remedied when the grass has an opportunity to take proper root, The Secretary (Mr Nasmith) was most energetic in his work, and was ably assisted by the other officers. Messrs Barry and Cooper's new totalisator worked splendidly, being in the hands of experienced and efficient managers. The rapidity and accuracy with which the machine was worked must have been greatly to the Club's advantage, because, only a certai i time being allowed to invest, the commission is lost if there is not great expedition. Mr Skeet, too, was very expert in letting the fortunate ones know what they had to draw in the form of dividends, The luncheon provided by Messrs Craig and Erskine (inside the paddock and out aide, respectively) was much superior to What is usually obtainable at a racecourse. —■ The Garrison Band was a prominent feature in the day’s enjoyment, The first two races were rather tame incidents in the [day's sport, but in all the other events the finishes were such as to route the enthusiasm of the onlookers. The Bove ran very indifferently in the Hurdles, while Darnley was ridden with much judgment, Waterfall, the Musket. was said to hare a heavy cold in addition to the weights. The totalisator showed The Dove £3lO, Darnley £lO5, Waterfall £94, Oeo £45, Gipsy £l6. Pani again proved himself a fine animal by tbe way be won the Grandstand Handicap, Moore riding him splendidly. The oack Flat gave a tight struggle between Buna and Falcon. Four horses started for the Park Stakes— Criminal with £llO on, Masthead £lOl, Misfortune £l7. Melville £lO. Criminal again appeared to have the tantrums, and made a very unkind response when called upon to exert himself more, Hasctcsr, of 05 sovs. ; distance 1| miles. Mr O. Hansen's Truthful, 6,12 (Dono van) .. .. .. .. •• 1 Mr Peka Here Here's New York, 7.8, (Aitkins) .. 2 Me W. Wethered's Avis, 6.5 (Ready) .. 3 .-Only the three started. Truthful watched bis companions until the turn home when he went forward and won Maliy. Time 9m. ISaec. Totalisator ; 982—195— £2.

Flyt-o, Haxnicae, of 40 sovs. ; distance f uito.

Mr W. Walsh's Pani, 8.7 (Moore) ~ 1 Mr W. Dennett'a Melville, 8.12 (Stowe) 2 Only the two started, the favorite having It allhjs own way. Pani led off, and then the two raced together, Pani on the inside track, until the turn for the winning posr, when the grey drew out and won just as he liked. Time Im. 21|sec. Totalisator : 297— 168—£112s, Frasi HiniciF Hrants Race, of 50 sots.; SUUnoe, If miles. Messrs Currie and Hogan's Darnley, 10 0 (Marshall) 1 Mr D. Pilmer's The Dove, 8.7 (O'Shannessy) 2 Mr C, Pitt’s Oeo, 8.8 (Harris)) .. 3 —Waterfall (Pell) 11.8, and Gipsy (Suff) g. 6 and lOlbs overweight also started. Darnley got away in the lead, taking the hurdle first and endeavoring to retain it. Oeo was oloee np, the Dove third, then Waterfall and Gipsy driving up. The latter then drew to the front and kept close company with Darnley for a time, all the horses taking the jumps beautifully. Marshall rode Darnley throughout with great judgment Passing the stand the order was Darnley, Gipsy. Dove, Oeo, and Waterfall, At the next hurdle the race began in real earnest. Marshall endeavored to put all possible distance between him and h’« rivals, and the Dove drew up nearer to the front, apparently still holding the race safe. At the second hurdle from home the Dove had left the ruck and was pushing hard in chase of Darnley, the other horses being clearly out of the bunt unless an accident occurred. At the last hurdle there was intense excitement, Darnley only having a short lead and both horses paving been thoroughly ridden ou*. A good race in the straight landed Darnley a winner by a couple of lengths. Waterfall was an indifferent fourth and Gip-y played her usual game, though only near th- finish, and was left a Quarter of a mile behind. Time 3m. 40 3 sth sec. Totalisator. 471-105-£4. Hack Hcxdlm, of 10 sovs., distance, imile. Mr E. Tait’s Tim, 11.7, (Psll) .. 1 Mr F. Arthur's The Witch, 10.0 .. 9 Mr T. Carroll’s Dynamite, 11,0 .. 8 —Bit of Blue 12 0, Dynamite 11.0, Bachelor U.O. Pspeknra 919, The Lad 8.7, Pascarel JftWcahßQ ■ [ Tim got away first and won without Trouble, The Witch at times looked dangerous, but at every jump he lost a lot of ground, Papakura (Maher) fell at the first hurdle; al! the other hacks jumped grandly, especially Tim. Time 2m. 2Asec. Totalisator : 333—142—£2 2s.

Giuipstaxs HumiCiV, of 100 sovs. ; disMr W. Walsh's Rani, fay Merlin—Lady Grey, 7.8, (Moore) ~ ~ ~ 1 Mr J, Bailey's Burd Helen, 7.4 (Donovan) 2 Mr 1. Aitkin's The Laird, 7.10 (Page) 3 —Masthead 8.0, Partner 7.9, Pouawa 8 7, Misfortune 6.4 also started. Fltzjames 7.6, Katinka, 7.3, and Cynical fi. 2 were scratched. '•Pan! had the best of the start, Masthead being last to get away. Partner was the first to pass the stand with Burd Helen lying second, Pani keeping an eye on things from third place and Poaawa, well ridden by young Power, being fourth. Misfortune was hopelessly in the rear. There was nothing interesting in the raoe until ths mils had Peen covered, excepting that Pani bad dropped Into fourth place. Thon the struggle began. The Laird bad the lead, with Burd Helen at his girth and Ponawa responding gamely. Burd Helen led into the straight. sbe Laird was a good third and ponawa oloae up-for fourth place, bat 'Pstll cams through find won with ease, Partner was fifth, Mast*

Hacx Bao> Haxnicaj, of 10 ton, ; distance, 1 mile. Mr M. G. Nasmith's Luas, 7.12 <D—sW) 1 Mr G. Brown's Falcon, 8.10 .. .. 2 Mr B. Tait's Tim * .. .. Q —Tipuna 8.0, Idle Boy 7,8, and Good Bye 6.7 fiUo fterted, Claude 8.2 was scratched, It was a capital race between the placed bines. Lum soon took np the lead, the horses, with one exception, being in a bunch when half the distance had been got over, Luna tod into the straight, whips being out a q. attar of a mile sway. In the straight F»tocn kept op to bet girth, but qonit) not pusher, L-rtia winning • herd rece. Time i 1 ale, <g|s, Teulieeter I 141—151

Pass Stakes H iNDioar, of 50 sovs. ; 1 mile and a distance. Mr Redwood's Masthead, 8.7 (Farrell) 1 Mr J. Clark's Misfortune, 6.9 (Donovan) 2 Mr W. Dennett's Melville, 8.5 (Stowe) 3 Criminal (Moore —7 2 ) also ran, Melville was the first to get fairly on his feet. Masthead being nex*, and the other pair well up. Melville had the inside running and Misfortune on the outside drew up abreast. Masthead and Criminal racing together a few yards to to the rear on the centre track. On nearing the northern turn the cattle were all in a bunch, and when the proper time arrived Masthead shot to the front and had a comfortable run down the straight. Criminal being beaten at the straight, acted as whippet in, wh le Misfortune raa- gamely and got up near the winner's girth. Time 2m. usee. Totalisator : 233-101- £2 2s.

. SECOND DAY. The second day's racing commenced under conditions the reverse of those which prevailed on the previous day. The heat was very oppressive, and the nsutioal myth of whistling for a wind, if successful, would have brought joy to the hearts of the large number of people present. But till after lunch only those perrons who rejoiced in being able to purchase admittance to the grand stand could be said to be at all comfortable. Still the day was beautifully fine, and allowing that in the morning it was difficult to keep one’s self cool, in the afternoon things wont off splendidly. Though the attendance was not so large as on the first day it was satisfactory to those concerned, and in the afternoon wus greatly augumented by arrivals from town. The Garrison Band again enlivened the proceedings with selections of music. The officers of the Club worked very hard to ensure satisfaction all round, and general excellence was certainly attained, while Messrs Craig and Erskine were again unbeatable in the provision they bad made for the entertainment of the inner mtn. As regards the racing, it was good all through, and in no case was there any incident to cause unpleasantness or disastiXfeoiion, The moat exciting event was the big race, in which Mr Hepburn's Cynical turned out the safe thing and gave his admirers the substantial dividend of £9l odd, besides retaining the large stake in iha district, Fitzjamea carried £194. Pani £lO4, The Laird £132, Burd Helen £6l, Deceiver £52, and Cynics) only £l6. F.tzjimas gave another surprise when be romped horns first in the Forced, The following is a description of the various events I—

Cocsty Stakes Handicap, of 93 sovs ; distance, 1 mile. Mr J. Smith's Privateer, 7.7 (Aitkin) .. 1 Mr A. Parsons' Mangahune, 7.0 *' 2 Mr D. Hepburn's Criminal, 0.0 .. 3

—There wore no other starters. Criminal was made favorite, and would have wen easily, but crossed bis legs at the corner and became lame, Privateer then having things much to his own satisfaction Time, Im. COJ». Totalisator : 266—67—£3 Ila. Stxwabo's Handicap, of 50 sovs.; distant 1| miles, Mr W. Hamon's Orwell, 7.4 (Streeter) 1 Mr Hansen's Truthful, 7.5, (Aitkins) 3 Mr J. Clark's Misfortune, 6 0.. ~ 3 —Masthead 9.0, Melville 7.7, and Pouawa 6.5, also ran. Melville was the first to start away. Truth* fal second, with Masthead in third place, Misfortune and Pouawa then came up, while Truthful dropped back to last place. Orwell was going well, and evidently being kept in reserve. On the outside of the course Pouawa fell away from third place until at the turn she bad been left in the rear. Masthead mads an effort, but he too was soon numbered with the vanquished. Misfortune appeared to have a say in the raoe, but was beaten before the straight had been entered. Orwell then shot into first place, and had easy command of the field, the order of finishing being—Orwell, Truthful, Misfortune, Masthead, Melville, Pouawa. Time, 2m. 15 3 ss. Totalisator: 855—23— £lB 17s, Second Handicap Hubble Back, of 60 sovs. ; distance 2 miles. Mr J. Munn's Waterfall, 10 3 (Pell) ~ 1 Mr Pilmer's The Dove, 10.0 (Shannessy) 2 Mr Sufi's Nancy, 9 7 (Woods)., ~ 3 —Darnley (Marshall) 10.12 and the Moor (Harries) 9 0 also started. Waterfall led off, but Darnley’s jockey evidently judged that hi-* best place was at the lead of the hunt. He raced for first

position and was soon allowed to get it, the Dove and Nancy clinging closely to him. He got away for a time, taking all the hurdles beautifully, while Waterfall fell back to second to last place, the Moor soon being out of the reckoning. After a mile and a quarter had been covered the Dove shot forth and assumed the lead. Waterfall in the tpeautime having been balled upon to take up a more prominent position. Darnley's weight soon told on him and he was completely beaten at the second to last hurdle, The Dove and Waterfall raced together, with Nancy keep ing up by way of a forlorn hope. But the sticks were all cleared with the exception of the last hurdle and the Dove and Waterfall approached it, the former being the first to take the leap, but Waterfall clearing it beautifully got on eyen terms with the Dove and then there was an exalting race down the straight. Waterfall getting the best of it by a bare length, Nancy was a good third, and the Moor travelled past Darnley for the doubtful honcr of fourth place. Time 4m. 6 2 sth sec, Totalisator: 485—189—£2 6s. Maiden Hack Back, of 10 sow,; distance 1 mile, Claude (Stowe) ~ x Moonstone (Page) 2 Idle Boy (Farrell) 3 —lnfant and Pasoarel also ran. Claude bad ths race in hand all through and won pomfortably by a length. Pasture! was fourth and Infant last, Totalisatcr: 250—83—£2 as. ' pBVBinBXT'e Handicap, of 150 sore.; distance IJ mile*. Mr D. Hepburn's Cynical, 6.7 (Power) 1 Mr J. Aitkin’s The Laird, 7.7 (Page),, 2 Mr J, Bailey’s Burd Helen, 7.10 ~ 8, —Pani 8.7, Deceiver 7-0, and Fitzjames 7 6 also started, r ■ - Before the race Deceiver got away and did a preliminary round the courts, and Fitz, James also was tot out from a false start and did a quarter mile gallop. Pani was the first to show in front and then Deceiver took first place, Cynical at hand, and Burd Helen being left in the cold. Pani gradually dropped back, leaving the other horses (o ppt but the running, passing the'stahd ths order wss Deceiver, Fitzjames, Cynical, The Laird, Pani, Burd Helen. Cynical was allowed to pick up ths running from the outside of the course, and though Deceiver made a warm race of it he was fairly out of it *t ths turn. Pen! and Burd Helen then game up with a rush, and the grey looked like winning, bpt he could not catch the lexers, »nd Cynical responding lamely would not let the Laird past bls girth, a grand tunsls resulting in a victory by half a length, with Burd Helen a good third. Pani was fourth, Deceiver fifth, and Fitzjames last. Time Bm. UJs, Totalisator: 559— 16—368118», Hack Back Handicap, of 15 soys.; distance, 1 mil;. Mr 3. Smith's Privateer, 8.0 (Aitkin) 1 Mr Ta Kani Pare's Puli, 6 0.. .. 2 Mr M. Maher's Of! Color, 7.7 .. .. 3 —Titbit 7.12, Claude 7.7, Luna 7.4, Idle Boy 7.0, Battlesxe 6 7, Mormon 6.0, and Dinah 6.0 also ran. Nina 8.5, Falcon 9.0, Gipsy 9.0, Luna 3.7, and Moonstone 8:7 were roratohed. Butt appeared to have the raoe a d led half way up the straight, bqt was ttun winded and Privateer shot past and won by a length, Time 2m, 49is, Totalisator : 885—36—£8 7s. Fobcxd Handicae, of 80 sovs.; 1 mile and a distance, Mr 0. Pitt's Fitzjames, 8.0 (Famll),« 1 Mr Peka Kere Kars’s Nsw York 7.5 (Aitkins) * 2 Mr Q. Hansjmv T, ,’hful, 7 8 (Moors) S —Tits Lair DSA, Part e 7 it, Orwell 711, Melvtlle 6,10, and Da-. -« >.O algo started, Pani, MMtbtad, C/satosit, a sit Atwr, Waterfall,

and The Dove were scratched. Truthful led oil with The Dove and Darnley alongside, and Fitzjamss in fifth place, Orwell and The Laird bsing last. Farrell brought Fitzjames to the front, and won a capital race, Orwell finished fourth, then The Laird, The Dove, Partner, and Darnley last. Time, 2tn. 3 8-5«. Totalisator : 815— 46—£6 2s.