SPORTING.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 153, 10 July 1901, Page 3

SPORTING.

GISBORNE RACING CLUB. STEEPLECHASE MEETING. Glohiol-.s weather prevailed for the opening day of the Gisborne Racing Club's 1 steeplechase meeting, which took place ar | the Park Company’s pretty grounds at Te Hapara yesterday. The attendance was well up to the average, and speculation was particularly brisk, the sum of X 2910 being passed through the totaiisators. The machines were in charge of Messrs Barry and Hogan, and the dividends were paid out with the utmost promptitude. The arrangements for the meeting were of the most complete character, and the smooth manner in which everything went off was highly flattering to the Club's secretary, Mr M. G. Nasmith. The starter's Hag was weilded by Mr J. Brown, | whilst the duties of Clerk of Course were discharged by Mr Pritchard. Mr J. E. Whitby made an efficient Clerk of Scales, and Mr W. O. Skeet as totalisator steward proved the right man in the right place. Luncheon was provided by Mr J. Craig. Comment was made on the absence of a band of music, which might certainly have been provided by the Club. The following are the detailed results : Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs, 2 miles. 148 H. Morrison’s b g Scallywag, by Turquoise—Stella, aged, 11.0, C. Mitchell ... ... ... ... 1 88 Pollard and O’Sullivan’s br g Straybird, by Wanderer—Fleetwing, aged, 10.9. Morrigan ... 2 31 J. Blake’s b g Sylvanus, by The Dauphin -lnisthone. aged, 9.10, Lawry ... ... ... ... 3 73 Yuitigeur 11.. by Lionel —Nora, aged, 11.0, A. Mitchell ... ... 0 23 Kowhai. by Vanguard—Queen Bee, aged, 9.10, Tooman ... ... 0 33 Tarragon, by Swordsman, Oyrs, 9.10, A. Julian ... ... ... 0

-’JOti The field were despatched to an excellent start, and when they settled into stride the colors of Straybird .-ould be seen in front, Voltigeur being half -a-lcngtli away, with Kowhia, Sylvanns, and Tarragon in the order named. The Wanderer gelding carried on the running half-way along the hack stretch, when he was joined by Voltigeur, and. as the old grey seemed full of running, the hopes of his supporters were raised. Scallywag was battling along in good style in third place, whilst Tarragon was still last. There was no change in positions until the straight was entered, when [Mitchell moved oil Scallywag, and the favorite, gamely responding to the calls of his rider, was slightly in advance as they swept past the grandstand, Straybird and Yolligeur racing on terms in second place, with Kowhai, Sylvanns. and Tarragon three lengths away. Sylvanns started in pursuit of the leaders as they raced along the back stretch, and at the home turn displaced Voltigeur for third position, An interesting finish was promised, but Scallywag proved too good for his companions, and, taking the last obstacle in good style, the Turquoise gelding passed

the winning-post a length and a-half in advance of Straybird, Sylvanus, who came very fast from the home turn, being third, Yoltigcur fourth. Tarragon fifth, and Kowhai last. Time 4.4. Div. X- Bs. Ladies’ Bracelet Handicap, of losovs. ; two miles. For qualified hunters. 140 T. Ward's br g Malcolm, aged, by Daniel O’Rourke, 12.8. 0. Evans 1 G 8 A. McLean's Knight Templar, by Crusader. 4yrs, 11.0. McKenzie ... 2 04 H. Brewster’s b g Peter Osbcck, by Hukacere, aged, 11.0, Dunlop 3 43 Snaphence, by Craekshot —Camilla, Cyrs, 11.6, S. McKenzie ... 0 77 Ballinger, by Craekshot Little Spec, aged, 11.4, Jobson ... ... 0 11 Albion, by Forerunner, Cyrs, 11.0, Parker ... ... ... ... 0 86 Mangabiti, by Foul Shot, aged, 11.0, Groom 0

467 From an even start Mangahiti ran to the front, followed by Snaphence, Ballinger and Malcolm. As they swept along the back stretch the favorite began to thread his way through, and before the straight was entered the daffodil colors of the Daniel O’Rourke gelding were at the front. From this out the Coast representative made no race of it, and being splendidly ridden by Mr 0. Evans, ran | home the easiest of winners by two lengths, Knight Templar being second, Peter Osbcck third, Snaphence fourth, Ballinger fifth, whilst Albion and Mangahiti whipped in the field. Time, 1.56. There were 4i>7 investors on the machine, j and the dividend was .£'2 Ids. Flying Handicap, of GOsovs; 6 furlongs. 99 J. A. Harding’s gr in Tauhci, hv j Castor- —Vivandierc, aged. 1*4.4. Maher 1 , 157 F. H. Lambert’s b m Gipsy Queen, by Gipsy King —Voltarina, 4yrs, i 10.12, Julian ... ... 2 | 12 A. B. Newman’s b m Yathek, by j Craekshot —Nora, syrs, 9.7, Cudd 6 j iSG Admiral Hawke, by Nelson —Yen--1 dotta, aged, 10.4, Tail ... ... 0 15 Three Star, by Castor—Yivaudiorc, aged, 10.0, Griffiths ... ... 0 26 Don, by Vanguard— Voltarina. Gvvs, 9.7, Jones ... ... 0 15 Merry Boy, by Metric England, Gyrs, 9.0, jellings ... ... ••• 0 Three Star jumped into the lead at the fall of the flag, and carried the licld along at a merry pace for the first two furlongs. The old warrior then gave place to Tauhci and Gipsy Queen, whilst Admiral Hawke, galloping none too well, was fourth, and Don and Merry Boy in the order named. Maher, on Tauhci, had a clear length’s advantage of the Napier representative as they dashed into the straight, whilst Three Star was thus early showing signs of distress. Gipsy Queen put in a strong challenge tit the distance, but was never able to get on terms with the local favorite, who won comfortably by two lengths, amidst great applause. Time, lmin, 22sec. Dividend, XG 4s.

Trial Steeplechase, of 40 sovs; about two miles. 128 W. A. Hood’s b g The Gryphon, by ‘Wonderland, 10.0, Redmond... 108 F. Rhodes’ hr g Cronje, by Huka-

tcrc—Missfire, 9.7, O’Neil ... 2 ldO I*’. B. Ross's br g Hylas, by St. Hippo—Cantinicrc, 10.2, Mitchell G

Cronje was first away, and soon established a couple of lengths lead of the The Gryphon, whilst Hylas was a length away third. At the second obstacle The Gryphon made a bad jump, which enabled Hylas to get into second place. The Wonderland gelding showed a good deal of pace, and again displaced Hylas before the straight was entered. Cronje led past the grandstand, the Gryphon and Hylas being a length away. As the trio drew near the hurdle by the avenue one wellknown sport was heard to say, “If the Gryphon gets over this jump he will run a good horse.” Mr Hood’s gelding took the obstacle in question in excellent style, and before another furlong had been covered was alongside of Cronje. The Hukatcrc gelding for a time paced it with Tlio Gryphon, but as soon as their heads were turned for home The Gryphon wont to the front, and finishing like a thorough tradesman, won bv something over two lengths. Time 4.8. Div., X2 11s.

Maiden Hack Race, of 10 sovS ; 0 furlongs, 116 A. 15. Newman’s eli g A.8.N., by Crackshot —Moonstone, iiyrs, 9.0, Guild ... ... ... 1 42 C. Arnaboldie’s br m Federation, by Ilukatere — lluby, iiyrs, 9.0, Twonmn ... 2 175 F. B. Boss’s eh li Chancellor 11., by St. Legcr—Regalia, syrs, 9.5 (inc. Olb over), A. Mitchell ... 3 15 Addie, pedigree unknown, 6yrs, 0.0, Watkins ... ... ... 0 01 Marlin, by Brigand—-Small Gun, iiyrs, 9.0, -Jones ... ... ... 0 10 Bobbie Burns, by Ilukatere, syrs, 9.0, Griffiths ' ... 0

410 : A.B.N. was one of the first to move when the starter gave the word to go, Chancellor 11. and Federation being his nearest attendants. The Crackshot gelding increased his load as they swept along the back stretch, and never at any time leaving the issue in doubt, won easily by two lengths. Time 1.61, div. .to ss.

Hunters’ Cup Steeplechase, of 25 sovs. About 2 miles. For qualified hunters. 138 W. Jobson’s b g Ballinger, by Crackshot Little Spec, 10,11 (Olb over), Jobson ... ... ... 1 27 G. Barker’s ch g Albion, by Forerunner, 10.7, Barker 2 24 C. Dunlop’s br g Bailor, pedigree unknown. 10.7, McKenzie ... 3 181 l’ctcr Osbeck, by Hukatcrc, aged 11.0, Evans ... ... ... 0 18 ,T. M. Gouldsmith’s bill g Fencer, by Kalo, aged, 10.7, Gouldsmith... 0 389 Sailor, Ballinger, and Fencer were first away, followed by Deter Osbeck and Albion. At the second hurdle Deter Osbeck fell, the rider, Evans, escaping without injury. Ballinger wrested the lead from Fencer as they ran oil' the course proper, and passing the grandstand Mr Jobson’s gelding had a lead of a length and a half, Fencer going well second, whilst Sailor and Albion were close up. Ballinger increased his lead in the second round, and won easily by several lengths. At the last hurdle but one Bailor came down, but McKenzie cmounting smartly, was able to get thiiu place. Time, 4.45. Div., £2 IDs. Winter Oats Handicap,of 35 sovs: 1 mile

and a distance. 234 T. A. Williams’ br g Admiral Hawke, by Nelson - Vendetta, aged, 10.7, Tait ... ... ... 1 94 J. Clark's br g l’apatu, by Crackshot—Tamahine, 4yrs, 9.0, Williams ... ... ... ... 2 78 I>. Hepburn’s b m Un qttc. by Cracekshot —Duadine, tiyrs, 9.19, Beady ... ... 3 17 Don, by Vanguard Voltarina, 6yrs, 9.4, Jones ... ... ... 0 97 Malcolm, by Daniel O’Rourke, aged, 9.4, Mitchell... ... ... 0 26 Merry Boy, by Merric England, 6yrs, 9.0, Jellings ... 0 546 Admiral Hawke and Merry Boy were the first away, this pair passing the stand together, whilst the remaining four competitors were in a line. Admiral Hawke shook himself clear of his opponents as they ran along the back, and Unique could also be seen threading her way into third place. The son of Nelson was too good a class for his companions, and setting down to his work in good style, won by four lengths from Papatu. Unique was third, Don fourth, Malcolm fifth, and Merry Boy last. Div. £2 2s.

A DOUBLE CHOICE. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Wellington, last night. It is understood that the stewards of the Wellington Racing Club will on Thursday adopt a scheme of dividing the totalisator proceeds between the first and second horses in the proportions of 75 per cent, and 25 per cent, respectively. They were prepared to do so yesterday but for a technicality. This system has been in vogue in South Africa for some years.