ST. PATRICK’S SPORTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 63, 15 March 1901, Page 3

ST. PATRICK’S SPORTS.

THE ANNUAL GATHERING,

President, Bcv. T. Mulvihill. F*c e - Presidents: Hon. J■ Carroll, Captain Tucker, MessrsE. P. Joyce, J. A. Hardin", T. J. Dickson, J. Maynard, E. Murphy, T. Hood, C. J. Parker, E. N. Jones, H. J. Finn, and Eev. Father O’Connor. Judges foot races: Messrs E. N. Jones, S. Williams, J. Nisbett, D. J. Barry, and Captain Tucker. Judges horse events : Captain Tucker, and Messrs J. A. Harding and D. J. Barry. Judges dancing: Messrs E. Eobcrtson and E. Miller. Ilandicappers foot racing: Messrs W. Fraser, G. Primrose, and J. Nisbett. Eeferee, Mr A. W. Bees. Treasurer, Mr E. Williams. Clerk of Course, Mr A. Pritchard. Starter running events, Mr W. Miller. Starter horse events, Mr C. Clark. Timekeepers: Messrs Fraser and Seymour. Clerk of Scales, Mr J. E. Whitby. Secretary, Mr J. M. Cumming. Though the rain in the morning must have affected the attendance at the sports yesterday, there was a large crowd present, and the financial result should be very satisfactory. The sports went off splendidly, being capitally managed. Every event was got off without long waits, and the starting and judging left no cause for complaint. Mr Cumming was an excellent secretary, and w r as ably assisted by a willing committee. It was a great day out for the children. Mr Pat. Maher had charge of that department, and gave the children a most enjoyable time. The results were as follows : Boys’ Handicap (under 16) 120 yards. First prize 10s, second 5s. —H. Martin 1 E. Wyllic 2, Eowc 3. Also started: W. Thelwall, E. Halbert, C. Whitfield, P. Smith, and Stevens. Won easily. Girls’ Handicap (under 14), 100 yards. First prize 10s, second 5s. —A. Fletcher 1, E. Martin 2, G. Callaghan 3. ST. PATKICK’S HANDICAP, of £3O; rnn in three distances, 100yds, 220yds, and 440yds, with prizes for each distance, and aggregate prize of gold medal, suitably inscribed. Points for medal: First 5 points, second 8 points, third 2 points. First event, 100 yards (in heats). First prize £5, second £l. 10s, third 10s.

First Heat. L. C. McLaelilan, scr ... 1 Peri Natana, Byds 2 W. Bougcn, 15yds 3 Also started : A. Morris 10yds, B. Siddells 11yds, G. Brown 12yds, and J. Parsons 15yds. The raco was a splendid one, the scratch man coming up with a grand spurt at the finish, and beating Pori Natana by a half yard, with Bougcn a good third. Time, lOsecs.

Second Heat. J. Garrity, 10yds 1 I. Sylva, 12yds ... ... 2 11. Burns, 12yds 3 From a good start, all kept fairly even for 75yds, then Garritty shot out and won by a couple of yards. Time, 10 1-5. Third Heat. F. Bonham, 14yds 1 11. Atkins, B,yds 2 J. Ilaisman, 11yds 3 M. W. Craig 10yds, and B. Kirk 15yds, also started. In their eagerness to get away nearly all the competitors incurred penalties. After a grand race, Bonham won by half a yard. Time, 10 2-5. Final: Peri Natawa, Byds 1 Garrity, 10yds 2 Bonham, 14yds 3 Also started : McLachlan scr., H. Atkins Byds, and I. Sylva 12yds. This was won with case by Matana. McLachlan finished fourth. Time. 9 4-sths see. Pony Itacc, 14.2 and under, 4 furlongs ; five prize .£2 10s, second 10s ; minimum weight 7.7. Mr F. Loomb’s Rosina, 8.4, Cudd ... 1 Mr F. Finlayson’s Jimmy Governor,

8.4, Dcvcry Mr C. Peach’s Topuri, 8.9, Kennedy

Also started : Jew 9.7, Mailin 9.0, Nora B.l3,Hobby Burns 8.10, Venus 8.5, Minnie, Flora 8.10, Waimoku 11.2, Wakeful 8.4, School Girl 8.9, Miss Leslie 9.4, Lilius 10.7.

Bosnia won with case,. Jimmy Governor being a nock in front of Topuri. St. Patrick’s Handicap, second event, 220

yards ; first prize £7 10s, socond £1 10s, third 10s. Peri Natana, 18yds 1 J. Garrity, 20yds 2 L. McLachlan, scr. 3 Also ran : 11. Atkins 18.yds, A. Morris 20yds, J. Sylva 22yds, J. Haisman 22yds, Siildells 22yds, J. Newton 24yds, 11. Bums 24yds, and F. E. Bonham 27yds. This was an easy thing for Natana. Time, 23scc.

Three-quarter-mile Scurry ; minimum weight, Bst 71b. For horses that have never won a race exceeding £5 in value. First prize £5, second trophy value £1 Is.

Mr F. Loomb’s Eosina, Cudd 1 Mr Johnson’s Ballinger, Ready ... _ 2 Also started : Yu, Gingernut, Minnie, Try Fluke, Dc Wet, Kumi, Whataupoko, Albert 11., Sailor Boy, Wakeful, Taruhera. This was a fine race between second and third, Bosnia, with something to spare, winning by a neck. Time, 1.25. Bicycle Handicap, twice round ; first prize £3, second trophy valued at £'2. W. Hill, SOvds ’ 1 E. Rice, 130yds 2 C. Kirk, scr 3 Other starters: W. Andrews 20yds, C. Crone 30yds, McGilvray 70yds, F. Medland 100yds, J. Muir 140yds, C. Boyle 160yds, J. Georgeson 180yds. This was a hard race from start to finish. In tho first round Mcdland had the lead, with llice next, but at tho back of tho course Hill and Kirk began to move up, and then Hill was able to steady down, winning by a dozen yards, Kirk boing a wheel behind Rice. Time, 3.2-5. Handicap Trotting Race. First prize £5, second £l. A. Gregg’s Bessie, 60secs, W. Howard 1 A. Atkins’ First Start, 25sccs, Atkins 2 J. H. Ormond’s Blue Maud, 20sccs behind ... ••• ••• ••• 3 Also started: Poututu SOsccs, Charlie scratch, Freda 25secs, Flutor 25secs, Darkio 80sccs, Polly SOsccs, Blossom 35 secs, Lincoln Yet TOsccs. Bessie was brought out in beautiful condition, and being well ridden by Howard, kept a good even pace all tho way, not being once flurried. Poututu came up close’for third place. Blue Maud made a game race of it, but was never dangerousto the leader. Timo 7.11 4-5. Half-mile Handicap; first prize £5, second .£2. W. Roderick, 50yds ... ... 1 Mullins, 25yds 2 W. Sharp, 90yds 3 Also ran : L. McLachlan scr., T. Beatsou 10yds, Coupcr 50yds, Harding 66yds, Saunders 80yds, Parsons SOyds. Roderick had a fairly easy race, and won by three yards, Mullins having made a game bid for victory. McLachlan finished fourth.. Time, 2.3. Hurdles, 220yds ; first prize £2, second 10s.

11. Burns, 18yds 1 W. Bougen, 24yds 2 J. Newton, 14yds 3 Other Starters: H. Atkins 7yds, G,

Ball 9yds, F. Couper 12, B. Siddells 12 yds, Sylvia 14yds, and G. Brown 16yds. From a fine start, Bougen maintained the lead, all jumping well. Burns and Bougen took tho last leap together, when Burns spurted, and won by a yard, Newton being a good third, and Couper well up for fourth. Time, 81 sec. St. Patrick’s Handicap (third event), 440 yards ; first prize £lO, second prize £2, third prize £l. .j: Pera Natana, SOyds 1 J. Garrity, 30yds ... 2 L. McLachlan, scr ... 3 Also started : A. Morris 35yds, M. W. Craig 40yds, J. Haisman 45yds, W. Roderick 45yds. - . - In this event the pace was very merry from the crack of the pistol. Natana and Garrity were with the limit men after two hundred yards had been covered, and a great race ensued between Roderick and the two former. The latter was beat a hundred yards from, home, and Garrity and Natana had a great tussle for first place, Natana winging by a yard! Tima, ;&1 S9C, . '

Half-mile Scurry. Minimum weight, 8.0. For horses that have never won a race exceeding £5 in value. First prize, £5 ; second prize, Bridle value £1 Is, presented by Messrs Primrose and

Leslie. 1 Shillawee ... ... ••• 1 Gingernut 2 Fifteen started. From a fair start Shillawee went to the front and was never headed, winning by half a length. Hospital Fund Face Handicap, 220 yards, First prize L2 2s, presented by Adair Bros., second prize, LI Is, presented by Mr J. W. Nolan. Mr Vincent Pyke 1 Mr J. Sheridan 2 Mr R. Cole 3 This was, perhaps, the most interesting race of the day. There were 400 entries, among the names being those of the Premier, Mr Hall-Jones, and Mr Carroll. There were a great many non-starters. Mr Pyke, with 125 yards start, went out a warm favorite, and fully justified the confidence placed in him. Mr J. W. Bright sacrificed his chance to take the favorite in hand. Mr Pyke jumped off with the report of the pistol, and Messrs Sheridan and Cole quickly showed in front of the others, with Mr Joyce fourth and Father Mulvihill fifth, and R. Little next, the following batch being headed by Messrs Webb and Henderson. _ The pace was made a clinker. Mr Pyke made a straight course, but Messrs Sheridan and Cole were wide of the mark, and thus Messrs Joyce and Zachariah were blocked, and Mr Cumining had no chance of getting through the crowd. Amidst great cheering, Mr Pyke won by a couple of feet, Mr Cole being beaten by a breast for second place, while Mr Joyce finished fourth, and the rest were cut off by the general public rushing the ground to congratulate the winner, whose victory was a very popular one. The handicapper made Mr Pyke give the Premier fifteen yards’ start, but, of course, Mr Seddon was an absentee. A match between the Premier and Mr Pyke would be a very interesting event. The Hon. J. Carroll was placed on scratch, but, on the running, he would not have had a hope, unless a dog ran across the track at a critical moment. The official time given was 10 3-5, but it is believed that the timekeepers were too excited to take the time accurately. One Mile Handicap. First prize, £lO ; second prize, £2 10s ; third prize, Pair of Trousers value 30s, presented by Messrs Sandlant and Co. W. Roderick, 130yds ... 1 P. Mullins, 35yds 2 T. Beatson, scr 3 a Also started : A. Coupcr 120yds, L. Richmond 128yds, W. Roderick 130yds, C. Trcmbath 150yds, R. McGillivray 150 yds, W. Sharp 180yds, G. Saunders 180 yds, W. Bougen 180yds. This was one of the most interesting races of tho day. Roderick started off at a great pace, Beatson and Mullions in hot pursuit. At the half-mile post Roderick still had a good lead, and running in fine stylo maintained it to the finish, winning by ton yards from Mullions, who was four yards in front of Beatson. All threo ran a great race, and the timo (4.81) is good proof of the pace tho race was run at. The win was a very popular one. Horse Jumping Competition. First prize, ,G 3 18s ; second prize, Bridle value ill Is, presented by Mr E. Williams ; third prize, 18s. Sereuada, Nolan 1 Bay Bell, McKenzie ... ... 2 Six competed, but tho jumping was not up to that of previous years, the two placed horses being many points ahead of their opponents. The ground had been marked off by Messrs J. Rosie and G. F. Henderson. Messrs Henderson and G. Wildish acted as markers to assist the starter.