SPORTING.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 231, 8 October 1901, Page 3

SPORTING.

HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. A GKEAT DAY'S RACING. MEXSCHIKOFF PUTS UP RECORD IX GUINEAS. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Napier, last night. The Hawke's Bay Jockey Club were again favored wit!) iinc weather for the second day of their Spring Meeting. There was" a large attendance, and the racing was a great improvement on the first (lay ; in fact, better racing has never been seen on the ground. The course was in capital order, and the times were fast, MenschikofT putting up a time record for the race in the Hawke s Bay Guineas, j The totalisator investments amounted to j £5661, making a total of £11,056 for the j two days, an increase of £1798 on tne last year's total. In the Juvenile Handicap, the large dividend of £7O Us was paid out to backers of Gold Purse, son of the imported sire Gold Reef —Purse String. The following are the results: October Handicap, of 100 sovs ; 1 mile. 115 E. J. Watts' blk m The Shannon,

by Torpedo—Rivulet, 8.3, Hewitt 1 1-lb J. Paul's b m Perfection, -lyrs, 7.7,

IUS 11. o. Caulton’s br g Warwick, lyrs, ij.7, Rickard Also started— 11S Jabber, 9.7 ; 154 RoseJla, 8.10; 5S Tigress, G.IU ; 5 Passion fruit, 0.7. Perfection, Warwick, and The Shannon were the first to show in front. Rounding into the back stretch Warwick took three lengths’ lead, with The Shannon and Perfection. Rounding the railway bend Warwick was coming back to his field, and Kosellu and Jabber were coming through fast. When the straight was entered Warwick, Perfection, and The Shannon got together, and a great race ensued down flic straight. Every inch of tire ground was closely contested. At the second stand Perfection looked to have the best of it, while .Jabber was coming strongl y on the outside. Just on the post The Shannon got her head in front of Perfection, with Warwick another short head away thirl, and Jabber half a length away fourth. Time, 1.12!. Bivs, 14 12s and 1 Ss.

Trial Hack Handicap, of SOsovs ; once round. 107 T. 11. Lowry's b g Comfort, Uyrs, by icjilt —Vista, 7.9, Jenkins ... 1 220 J. W. Bailey’s eh g Despatch, uyrs, 8.10, O'Brien ... ... 2 15U J. Paul’s blk m Blackwing, -lyrs, 7.1 U, Price U 18 Notoriety 0.7 also ran. Blackwing and Comfoit led Despatch and Notoriety until rounding the bend into the straight. Here Comfort came through, and Despatch had Blackwing settled, but although lie made a strong ell or t Comfort won easily by a length. Time, 1.551. Dlvs., X2 5s ami 11s. Hawke's Bay Guineas, of UUO sovs; one mile. 179 0. G. Stead's b c Menseliikolf, by Stepniak— Pibroch, B.K), Hewitt 1 120 .1. 1.. Kyao’s ell c Nonette, 8.10, R.Van - 91 Sir U. Clifford's b f Wiudwhistlo, K.t>, L’ino ... ... ... ••• «> Also started : 27 Cure 8.10,121 Memira b. 5. Nonetic was next to the rails, with Memira alongside. Then came Cure and Windwliistle. When the (lag fell Windwhistle was quick oil the mark, and led for the first lour furlongs, with Menschikuff, .Memira, Nonette. and Cure ill t Ho order named. Prom this point Menscliikoll came with a clear run, and altliougli Nonette tried to get up, the Canterbury champion won by hull a dozen lengths from Nonette, whilst Windwliistle, who was galloping well, was about three lengths away. Divs., XI Us and XI 10s. Second Handicap Hurdles, of 100 sovs ; 1 j miles.

210 11. I'. Morrison'* b g Scallywag, aged, by Torguous Stella, IU.IU, Mitbhcll 1 l‘U .1. T. r,lake's 1) g Syvanus, aged, I, awry ... ••• ••• - IS .1. 11. lihode*' b The Phantom, aeeil, ‘.i.O (Itilb overt, Mr l'oderin 8 Also starteil : 1.11 Moleskin 1t.,. This was Scallywag's rare at any stage. Mounding the lieml for home Svlvanus was level with him. Moleskin and The IMiantom being quite half a furlong away. J (rawing out Scallywag won comfortably by live lengths. Time, 8.22.1. Pi's., XT Us litul XT Is. Siniug Handicap, of llOsovs; 11 mile. ISI 11. ,1. Watts' h m Talnver, tiyrs, hv Apreinont —f latter, Hewitt ... 1 20b E. Watson's b g Kattleaxc, aged, 11. Gallagher ... ... ... - ‘lb ti. Hunter’s eh g Sirius, 4yrs, 7.8, L’riee ••• § Also started : 8S Kahmvai 7.8, 202 Ideal S.l.'i, .*b liubin 0.7, lb Daphne 0.7. Kahmvai was slightly in front as the flag fell, with liubin, Daphne, and Sirius next, and then came Ideal, Palaver, and ISattleaxe. In this order they Hashed past the stand the first time. Hounding the hill bend Kahuwai still showed the way, Daphne losing her position, and liubin decreased the gap from Kahuwai. At tiie back Kahuwai began to tiro, and the top-weights improved their places, and ISattleaxe could Oe seen coining through fast. Kahmvai led into the straight, but this was the mare's last effort, as she cried enough, and Palaver, Sirius, and Battleuxc simultaneously tlattered backers. Palaver then drew out. and about a furlong from home had a length's lead. Here Hattleaxe came with a great run. with Sirius close on his quarters, and a splendid finish resulted in j Palaver getting homo by just about half a length, Battleaxe and Sirius being locked' together, and a dead beat was declared for second place. Kahuwai was next about three lengths away, and then came liubin, Ideal, and Daphne. Time, 2.'X Dividends, Palaver X’3 ss, Battleaxe 7s, Sirius XI. Juvenile Handicap, of So soys., 41 furlongs. 0 H. P. Donnelly's br g Gold l’urse, by Gold Keel —Purse String, 7.7, Kemp ••• ••• 1 17 lion. J. P. Ormond's eh g Wheellock. 7.7. Pine - 200 L. D. and N. A. Nathan's eh g Northumberland. S.b. Gallagher... 3 Also ran : 184 Hanraa S.b. 41 Stepson 7.1 b, OS Kingman 7.1 b. 87 Liquefy 7.12. 70 Eland 7.10. 47 Kajah 7.10. 11 Optimist 7.10. 4 Te Ata 7.7.Canielot 7.7. b DrakensWhcelloek cut out the running right up to the straight, where Northumberland and Oold Purse came at the leader, who was gradually worn down by Gold Purse the latter winning by a long head, North umberland close up .bird. Kingman fourth Time 56‘ sees. Pits.. X7O os, Wheellocl X'b 4s. Second Hack Handicap, of 50 soys, 0 tur longs. lbb E. 11. Lowry's b f la. byrs. by Torpedo—Kivnlet. S.b. Gallagher 137 W. Kathborne's eh g Eleka, byrs, *.12. Pine ... - 165 W. l’obinson's b g Culcita, byrs, 7.0. Jenkins ... ... ... 8 Also start&l : 70 Mongonui S.b. '72 Haiti 7.7. lb Cobra 7.1.6* Arrival 7.8, 0 Taiune 7.8. 81 Tradewind 7.0. There was a fine finish in this race. Ticka Jed up the straight and iooked all over a winner, but la came at the St. Andrew gelding and got home in the last few strides with a bit to spare. Time. 1.17 J. Pivs.. X'3 bs and XT 3s._ Final Handicap, of lOOsovs : 51 furlongs. 275 E. Watson's b m Okoavi, aged, by St. Leger—Musket Maid, 9.11, Gallagher ••• 1 220 Sir G. Clifford's b h Somerled, 4yrs. 5.6, Pine ... ... 2 25 G. I’. Donnelly's eh g Pearl Diver, 4yrs. 6.10. Kemp •_ e Also started : 170 Terror S.b. 113 Ringlet 7.1 b. 89 Torowai 7.2, 40 Warwick 7.0.

When the field got properly to work it was seen that the issue rested between Okoari and Somerled. The former came with a great run, and although strongly challenged by Somerled, he won by about a quarter of a length. Time, I.Bs. Divs., £2 4s and ISs. AUSTRALIAN RACING. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Melbourne, Oct. 7. For the Caulfield Cup. after Saturday, the market was quiet, but Grasspan was taecksd back to 100 to 6. ritupier has

j advanced, and with Warrior 11. is at 10 jl. The performances of Ampler ai | George Frederick are favorable. For tl : Melbourne Cup Haymaker has shortene : CAULFIELD AND MELBOURNE ■D i CUPS. By Telegraph—Press Association Copyrigl Melbourne, Oct. 7. j There is little animation in the bettiu i market, and few enquiries. The followin re j are the latest prices for the Caulfield Cup le I Ten to 1 Ampler and Warrior, 12 to g. George Frederick. 14 to 1 Grasspar ic j Hvmettus, and Wakeful, 16 to 1 \ ocali= le i and Lucknow, 20 to 1 Cannie Chic-l. er j Melbourne Cup; Ten to 1 Australia! ■e j Colors, 12 to 1 Hautvilliers, 14 to 1 San re j fran. d | Scratching.?: Caulfield Cup, Black \\ atcl s. j and Speculation; Melbourne Cup, Apri u j Fool, Speculation, Vino, Watchfire, ani e j Cornhill. \. NAPIER PARK RACES. ,f THE HANDICAPS. [By Telegrapn—Press Association.] Napier, last night. The following handicaps -have been j decided for the Napier Park Racing Club s Spring Meeting :

Criterion Stakes Handicap. 1 mile. 1 la 9 0 Lady Link 7 1 The Miner 8 U Reliance .. 7 Murmur ••• 8 0 The Weaver < Daphne ... < 12 Kowhete .. 7 County Hack Handicap, 7 furlongs. Despatch ... 8 12 Cobra 7 Light 8 7 Andromeda 7 Comfort ... 8 5 Andre 6 1: Black wing... 7 12 Mongonui ... 7 10 Pearl Diver G it Tradewind... 6 p: •Jingle 7 10 Te Ikah ugata 0 Benefactor 7 10 Notoriety ... Miss Kalo ... b llobin Gray 7 9 6 Raukera ... 7 9 Aroha 6 Rain ... 7 -1 Nursery Handicap, four furlongs. Gold Purse 8 5 Lvuhcsse ... 7 4 liajcih ... 7 9 Madrigal ... Fairy Dream 7 4 4 Kingman ... 7 8 Bijoutry ... 7 4 Apprentice 7 7 Gold Seal ... 7 7 Liquify 7 2 Cameiot 7 0 Pounce ... 7 7 lirakensburg 7 0 Stargazer ... 7 7 Spring Bok 7 0 Golddust ... 7 6 Balnety (3 7 Miami ... 7 -1 TeAti 0 7 Park Stakes Handicap, 1! miles. Jabber ... 9 9 Govt 7 7 Battleaxe ... 9 9 Okouri ... 9 0 Paphos Calceolaria... 7 0 0 St. Denis ... 8 10 Kahuwai ... 7 0 Volley ... 8 i> Menura 7 0 Tauliei ... 7 10 Tirea 6 10 Cure ... 7 10 Perfection ... 7 9 Tigress Rubin 6 6 10 7 Sirius ... 7 8 St. .Mark ... 7 8 Destroyer ... 6 7 Spring Welter Handicap, 7 furlongs. Paphos ... 10 ij Daphne 9 G First Blood 10 0 Reliance ... 8 7 The -Miner... 9 8 Passion Fruit 8 4 Lady's Link 9 7 The Weaver 8 2 Warwick ... 9 6 Torowai 8 0 Handicap Hurdles, 1 j miles. Derringcotto 12 0 Sylvanus ... 9 0 Scallywag ... 10 12 Watorport... 9 0 Dartmoor ... 10 0 Chris 9 0 Gryphon ... 9 lo The Duller... 9 10 Wakclyn ... 9 0 Vhuriri Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs. [a 9 2 Tradewind... 7 0 Apres ... 9 2 Pearl Gun ... 7 0 Assavcr ... 8 12 Opal 7 0 Mongonui ... 7 12 Te IkahounLlobin Adair 7 12 gata ... 6 9 Jingle ... 7 12 Waimarore... 6 9 Calcita ••• i 1'J Miss Kalo ... 6 7 Moleskin ... 7 8 Magillundy 6 7 Ancas ... 7 8 Consistent ... 6 7 Rain ... 7 6 Ontario 6 7 Rose plot ... 7 5 Arriyal ... 7 2 Spring 6 7 Railway Handicap, 0 furlongs. Jabber ... 9 12 Murmur 7 2 Palaver ... 9 0 Pearl Diver 7 0 St. Denis ... 8 Warwick ... 6 12 The Shannon S 12 Destroyer ... 6 7 Tauliei ... 7 B> Torowai 0 7 Terror ... 7 12 Ancas 0 7 Ringlet ... 7 7 Kowhete ... 6 7