SPORTING.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 45, 22 February 1901, Page 2

SPORTING.

POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB,

SUMMER MEETING. FIRST DAY. A hot day with clouds of dust best described tho weather for tho opening day of the Poverty Bay Turf Club’s mooting, which took place at Makarnka yestorday. The Club were in a measure fortunate in having secured the day upon which tho Indian troops lauded in Gisborne for tho inauguration of their meeting, for this fact undoubtedly accounted for the record attendance at the races yesterday.. . An invitation was extended to tho visiting troops, and was accepted by them Tho Club are to be congratulated upon the manner in which they rose to the occasion in the matter of entertaining the visitors, all of whom speak in the highest praiso of the treatment they received. The stewards arranged with Mr Erskiue, who had tho grandstand luncheon rooms, to supply tho troops with a champagno luncheon, and the viands supplied were of a most recherche order. The wants of the public in regard to luncheon wore also well looked after by Mrs Erskiue, who is to be complimented upon the completeness of tho arrangements mado for catering for such a large gathering. The publicans’ booths were in charge of Messrs Martin and Craill, and did good business during the day. The secretarial duties wero ably performed by Mr Aislabic,, who had excellent assistance from Messrs Wyllic, clerk of scales; A. Pritchard, clerk of course; L. T. Symcs, treasurer; and J. Orr, J. Clark, R. Sherratt, C. White, J. Maynard, W. A. Hood, and J. A. Harding, stewards. Tho starters’ flag was wielded, in tho absence of Air H. Piper, by Air C. O’Connor, and that gentleman is to bo complimented upon tho manner in which lie got his fields away, the starts, with one exception, being all that could be desired. Tho totalisator was worked under the supervision of Alessrs Barrv and Ilogan, and tho dividends wero paid with the utmost promptitude. A good deal of money was shut out in several events through the races being started punctually to time, but although this means a loss to the Club, it is a matter of satisfaction to the public, as there is nothing so annoying as having the races half an hour or an hour Into. Investors thcmsolves will soon learn that thoy must make tlioir investments early, to suvo boing shut out.

The racing was perhaps tho best that lias boon seen in this district during tho past two years, and the day’s programme was run through without tho slightest hitch of any kind. The proceedings opened with the Alakauri Handicap, which brought out a field of four. Thistle was installed favorite, and she fully justified the confidence placed in her. Occupying a prominent position throughout, Ready brought his charge to tho front at the home turn, and coming on in line style the daughter of Strowan won easily by a length. Tho County Stakes brought out a field of five, and the winner turned up in Mr P. Alalone’s Craftsman, who took command at tho homo turn, and stalling off a strong challenge from Paria, won by two lengths. The win was a very popular one, and Air Alalono was heartily congratulated upon the success of his gelding. Tho Maiden Scurry brought out a big field, and was won by Ilinctapuariki, who paid the substantial dividend of £6 16s. The Turanga Stakes was tho event of tho day, and again five faced the starter. En Hakkore was favorito, but she found a tough nut to crack in Bonnie d’Eau, who, being well ridden by Fairbrother, defeated the Hotchkiss marc by a length. The Telephone Handicap was the boil-over of tho day, and was won by Air W. D. S. McDonald’s Geologist, who defeated Alongauui by a length The Hurdles had a field of three, and was won by Hairtrigger, who lias perhaps never been seen in the form he is at present. Hairtriggor’s victory was a distinct score for tho handicappor, Air Danvers, who has the laugh on his sido. The much-fancied Nukurau proved toq lliapy for liis opponents in tho Handicap Flat' race,' and won in good style by a length and a half. The Flying Handicap brought the day’s programme to a close, and there wore six startors, All wore well backed, Heiress being a slightly better favorite than Lady Raven, Tho winner, however, turned up in Warwick, who won comfortably by two lengths, and paid his admirers a dividend of £6 11s. Tho following are the dotails of the day’s racing:— - Alakauri Handicap, of 20sovs.; 7 furlongs.

206 Mr B. Hepburn’s ch m Thistle, by Strowan, 4yrs, 8.7, Beady ... 1 100 Mr S. Savago’s cli m Bed Bose, 7.10, Jones ... ... ... 2 29 Mr L. Miller’s Bod Moon, 7..10, “ Coghlan-... ' ... ... 3 Mr R. E. Jefferson’s ch g Bellwether, 7, Griffiths, also started. The quartette wore sent away to an even start, but when they settled into stride Bed Bose and Red Moon took coup maud, whilst'Bellwether and Thistle were, running together. Racing along the bade stretch tho favorite moved up, and was almost on terms as they swept round tho home turn. Once in the straight the issue was never in doubt, for Mr Hepburn's mare easily shook herself clear of her opponents, and coining away in fine style won with something to spare by half a length from Bed Bose, who was a length in front of Bod Moon. Time, lmiu 33sec. There were 368 investors on the machine, 206 on the winner, qnd tho dividend was £1 12s, • -1 • *

County Stakes Handicap, of 30 sovs, j '' second horso to receive 5 sovs. from tho stake ; 1 mile. 45 Mr P. Malone’s br g Craftsman, by Billingsgate, aged, 7.6, Fairbrother ... ... ... 1 128 Mr J. Clark’s b g Paria, 6yrs, 8.9, Williams ... 2

100 Mr W. Gault’s b g Argyll, syrs, ' Q.O, Griffiths !*...' ‘ ... .., 3 Also started—lo Thistle, 7.10, Ready ; 59 Blue Moon, 7.0, Devery, Th flag dropped to a fair start, Blue Moon, Argyll and Paria settling down in tflo order named, whilst Thistle was last away. After the first two furlongs had been covered, Fairbrother brought Craftsman into third place, whilst Paria and Argyll were battling for command. Tho field closed up as the home turn was entered, but Paria had a slight advantage of his opponents. A great race’"' followed down the straight as the fltrowan and and Albert geldings were tackled by Craftsman. Tho latter was splendid ridden by Fairbrother, and coming with a well-timed rush at the distance, drew away in the run to the post and won in good stylo by something over a length and a half from Paria, Argyll being third, Blue Moon fourth, and Thistle last. Time, 1.504. There were 342 investors qq the machine and divided was" £& 16.s t * "

Maiden Scurry, of 10 soys ; four furlongs, 46 Mr G. Ormond’s Hinetapuariki (Coghlan) B'o ... 1 8 Mr J. Clark's Papatu, (Williams) 8-8 2 11 Mr Kawhana’s Tawhina (Adams) fi-0 , 3 Also started—Martin 8 - 5, Flap Jack 8-1, First Chance 8% Ikaterc 8-3, Victorious B'B, Medicine 9'2, Bosina 8 - 0, Tynedale 8 - 0, Bena B'o, Bellvveather B‘o. This Taco, for the first part, was a prq, cession. ; There Were thirteeii starters, and from a straggling start Rena, Papatu, Hiuetepuariki, and Tawhina forced th<s

lending division. Mr Onnond’s gelding took command at the home turn, and (felpite all the efforts of Williams, on Papatu, held his own to the post, and won comfortably by three-quarters of a length. Time, oOAsec. There were 315 investors on the machine, 46 on the winner, and the dividend was £6 15s. Turanga Stakes Handicap, of lOOsovs; second horse to receive ssovs. from the stakes ; l.j miles. 61 Mr E. O’Neill’s Bonnie D‘Eau, by Jet D‘Eau —Bonnie Idee, 7.12, Fair-brother 1 154 Mr E. C. Smith’s bin En Ilakkore, 7.0, Jones 2 63 Mr. M. Simpson’s br h Donovan, Wright ... ... ••• ••• 3 Also started—4o Wilson, Ready, 7.10 ; and 68 Warwick, Stowe. Warwick was the first to break the line, followed by Wilson, Bonnie D‘Eau, En Hakkorc, and Donovan. In this order they passed the grand-stand, but before they reached there Donovan had fallen back a considccrble distance. Warwick and Wilson showed the way out of the straight, having a length’s advantage of Bonnie D‘Eau, whilst En Hakkorc was half a length away, and Donovan ten lengths away last. As they ran along the back stretch Bonnie D‘Eau and En Hakkore improved their positions, and were close on the leaders as they swept round the bend for home, whilst Donovan had also run into fourth place. Bonnie D‘Eau and En Hakkorc were in command as they faced for home, and a fine race took place down the straight; but the local marc, who was hardly at her best, could not keep alongside the Jet D‘Eau marc, and the latter finishing in a game manner won by a length and a half; whilst Donovan, who came with a strong rush in the straight, secured third honors. Time, 2 min Msecs. There were 386 investors on the maehino, 61 on the winner; and the dividend was £5 13s. First Handicap Hurdle Race, of 40sovs.; second horso to receive ssovs from the stake ; 1:| miles. 81 Mr G. Oman’s eh g Hairtriggcr, by Crackshot, 11.4, Williams ... 1 48 Mr F. Rhode’s br g Oronjc, 9.7, O’Neil 2 61 Mr T. Carroll’s br g Pistol Grip, 11, O’Shanncssy 8 ■ 1 Cron jo was first away, and soon established a lead of two lengths from Pistol Grip, Hairtriggcr being last. In this order they passed the stand, but running out of tiie straight the Martini-Enficld gelding challenged the leader, and having the best of him at the next obstacle, drew away by a length. Cronjc took the next jump in better stylo and was in front foi a few strides. The trio wore racing on even terms to tho turn for home, where Hairtriggcr took command, and making no mistakes was never headed, winning easily by three lengths. Time, 3min 25 4-sth see. Thcro were 190 investors on the machine, and the dividend was .£2 2s. Handicap Flat Race of 20 sovs. ; second horse to receive 5 sovs. from the stake ; 1 mile. 92 Mr D. Donovan’s b g Nukurau, by Trickster, aged, 8.0, Fairbrother ... ... ••• 1 58 Mr A. Hupuku’s br g Tho Weaver, aged, 8.2, Stowe ... 2 97 Mr W. D. S. McDonald’s b g Geologist, 4yrs, 7.9 (including 5 lbs over) Ready ... ... 3 Also started—39 Pinepinotokura, 9.0, Banks ; 18 Corydon, 8.7, Griffiths ; 18 To Mori, 8.2, Coglan. Corydon and Pincpinctckura were first away and the pair led the field at a merry pace along tho back stretch, when _ they wore joined by the Nukurau and Geologist. The field closed up as they raced into tho straight. Before the distance was reached Nukurau and The Wearer had drawn away by a length, and a fine run to tho post ended' in Nukurau winning by two lengths from tho Musk Rose gelding, Geologist boing third, Pinepinetokura fourth, and Corydon last. There were 813 investors on the totalisator, 90 on the winner, and the dividend was £3 2s, Telephone Handicap, of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from stakes. Fivo furlongs. 17 W. D. S. McDonald's Geologist, by Pounanm, 7‘7, Ready ... 1 129 J. Cameron’s Mongonui, by Carbine, 8 - 12, Fairbrotlicr ... ... 2 28 B. bteggall’s Ahit'iti, by Stanley, 7.12, Watkins 8 Also started : 74 Honors 9.0, 25 Corydon 8.9, 25 Yathck 8"0, 40 The Weaver : 8-2, 4 I’atu 8-2, 4 Slap Jack 6-12 and 81bs over, Rena 6-7. ‘’i - From a splendid start Patu was the first to show in front, with Mongonui next, Ahititi well up, and Geologist fourth. Rena came with a great rush at the straight, but as usual ran wide and was left without a hope. Rounding the bend Geologist soon took command, and though Mongouui nmdc a game tug for first place Geologist proved equal to the task, and won by three parts of a length with a bit to spare. Ahititi was a length behind for third place, Honors fourth, and AMtlick fifth. Time 1.3 3-5. Div. £l9 4s, 363 on machine. Flying Handicap, of 50 sovs; second horso to receive 5 sovs from the rtakc; six furlongs. 50 Mr 11. O. Caulton’s br g Warwick, by Quilt, Stowe 1 'l6l Mr F. Holmes’ cli f Heiress, Fail-brother 2 19 Air T. Carroll’s br g Moonrakor, Coghlan 3 Also started —ll Wilson, 104 Lady .. -Raven, 19 Mongonui. , Heiress and Moonrukcr were first away, [imVlod to tho homo turn, wber tho field closed up. Warwick was in front before the distance was reached, and easily stalling off a challenge from Heiress, won by a length and a half. There were 364 investors on the machine, 50 on the winner, and tho dividend wus £6 11s.

TO-DAI'S RACES. The meeting will bo continued to-day, and the oxcellout acceptances received should provide a good day’s racing. , Stewards’ Handicap, of 50 sovs ; 7 furlongs.

Farewell Handicap, 25sovs., 7 furlongs,

Nominations : Donovan, Bonnie D‘Eau En Hakkore, Honors, Geologist, Corydon, Craftsman, Hinetapauriki.

NOTES AND ANTICIPATIONS.

(By St.uilight.)

The Stewards’ Handicap has a field of seven, and all are likely to see the post. AVarwiclc appears to have all the best of the weights, and he will probably find his most dangerous opponent in En Hakkore. A field of five has accepted for the Hurdles, and Hairtrigger, on his running yesterday, should again secure a victory, with Pistol Grip and Cronje in second and third places. There are thirteen acceptors for the Second Flat Race Handicap, and speculation is likely to be very keen. My selection is, Geologist, Nukurau, and Thistle, in the order named. The Sunderland Stakes has a field, of seven, and all are well in upon the score of weights. Despite the fact that Donovan was only able to get into third position in the Turanga Stakes, I am still prepared to stand by him for this event. In the opinion of many keen judges of racing, AVright kept his charge too long in the background yesterday before making his effort, and was unable to get up in time. The distance will probably suit him better, and ho should take a lot of beating. Lady Raven and Bonnie d’Eau are also well in, and should run into places. Tho Rosoland Handicap has a look of uncertainty about it, and the winner, might turn up in Blue Moon, who has a nice handy weight. Red Rose, who is given as a “ good thing ” for this event, should be her nearest attendant.” A quartette arc engaged in tho Publican’s Purse, and Lady Raven and AVarwick should fight out an interesting finish. Mr .Hepburn’s mare will probably turn the tables ou the Napier horso.

For the Farewell a field of eight arc nominated, and in the event of Donovan not scoring in the Sunderland Stakes, he is sure to run well.

The first race starts at half-past iwclve.

lIAAVERA RACES.

[By Telegraph—Press Association.] Ilawcra, last night. The meeting was brought to a close today. There was splendid weather, but tho fields wore small. The attendance was again large. The sum of £6793 was put through the totalisator, making a total of £13498 for tho two days. Tho following are tho results:— Waimato Handicap. Calceolaria 1, Momohaki 2, Sylvia Park 8: Div., £2 18s. Tommy Atkins, the other starter, stumbled and broke his leg. Hack Hurdles.—Mamaku 1, Omprah 2, Paanga 3. Won by a length. Div., £3 10s.

Hack Flat.—Taplow 1, Bowman 2, Heart AVhist 3. Div., £4 Bs. Atkinson Memorial.—Nobility 1, Battleaxe 2, Full Cry 8. Gipsy Queen also ran. AVon by a length. Time, 2.11 1-5 ; div., £llos.

Second Hurdles.—Waiwera I,' Troubadour 2, Tui 8. All started but Scallywag. Won by a length. Time, 8.29; div., £7 2s.

Fourth Hack Flat.—Dartmoor 1, AVaiiti 2, Hautonga 3. Haydn and Otaio also started. Won by a length. Time, 2.15 8-5 ; div., £1 15s. Normanby Stakes.—Eton 1, The Hempie 2, Bowsprit 8. All started except Tommy Atkins, who had been shot owing to an accident. AVon by a length and a half. Time, 1.46 2-5 ; div., £5 18s.

Hack Scurry.—Himalaya 1, Sophia 2, Kidbrook 8. Seventeen started. AVon all the way. Time, 1.21; div., £4 12s.

Donovan ... 9 4 Wilson ... 7 7 Heiress ... 8 1 Moonraker 7 0 Warwick ... 7 11 Mongonui... 6 12 En Hakkorc 7 9 Second Handicap Hurdles, of 40 soys;; ll miles. IJnirtrij'ger 11 12 Albion ... 9 0 pistol Grip... 10 4 Contrabine... 9 0 Cron jo ... 9 7 Flat Face Handicap, of 20 sovs; 7 furlongs. Fukurau ... 8 12 Patu ... 7 7 The Weaver S 8 Thistle ... 7 0 Honors ... S 7 Hinct'pa’hiki 6 18 Corydon ... 8 2 Blue Moon 6 7 Geologist ... 8 0 Slap Jack ... 6 7 Ahititi ... 7 12 Rem* ... §' 7 Tc JJori ..; 7 8 Sunderland Stakes Handicap, of 80 sovs.; 1 mile. Donovan ... 9 2 Wilson ... 7 5 Bonnie d’Eau 8 12 Lady Eaven 7 0 Heiress ... 7 18 Moonraker 6 12 Warwick ... 7 11 _ Eoseland Handicap, of 30 sovs. ; 6 furlongs. Kukurau ... 9 0 Bellwether... 6 12 Pistol Grip 8 6 Blue Moon 6 9 Ahititi ... S 0 Miss Shot-... 6 7 Eed Bose ... 7 2 Publicans’ Purse Handicap, of 50sovs., 5 furlongs. Warwick ... 8 6 Mongonui 7 9 JLady Eaven... 7 13 Vathek ... 6 7