SPORTING.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 301, 30 December 1901, Page 3

SPORTING.

CARRINGTON STAKES. By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyrigh Sydney, Dec. 29. Tattersall’s Carrington Stakes was won by Castiron, Sir Leonard being second, Myall third. Seventeen started. ting : 6 to 4 Sir Leonard, 4 to 1 Castiron. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.155. AUCKLAND RACES. [By Telegraph—Press Association.] Auckland, last night., For tho Auckland Racing Club s Summer Meeting, second day, the weather was bright, and tho attendance large. Tho sum of X'14,789 was passed througn tho totalisa.or during tho day. . Iho Summer Cup attracted a good field of ton, and all tho seven top weights had a largo following of backors. Tho race was a well-contested one, and wont to Nonetto, who put in his claim in the straight, with a littlo to sparo from Rosclla. The results were:—

Alexandra Handicap, 7 furlongs. 258 Sir Goo. Clifford’s b h Glenogl°i Oyrs, by Clanranald—Retina, 9.2, Dyne ... ... ... ••• 1 241 Messrs Nathan’s b m Laotitia, syrs, 8.8, Gallagher ... 2 52 D. McKinnon’s b in Hosper, 3yrs, 7.0, Batman ... 3 Also started : 116 Solo 8.10, 862 Highlander 7.11, 216 St. Olga 7.7, 244 Zealous 6.9.

Uo3pcr was soon in front, and was a lengtli to tho good of Glenoglo as they raced for tho cutting. Then camo St Olga, a length away. Passing tho lialfxnilo post Highlander joined the leader, and a bit further on St Olga and tho other pair were racing on terms. In tho straight Glenoglo drew out, and won by a length from Lactitia, who camo fast in the run homo. Time, 1.1)0. Tote, 1189. Divs., £8 17s 6d and XT 7s Od. Second Handicap Hurdles, I:,' miles. 115 W. A. Coleman’s b g Dingo, 10.4, Munro ... ... ••• 1 292 11. .Moody’s b g Tim, 11.0, Weal... 2 257 Itufus, 10.8, Berry... 5) Also started : 405 Cavaliero 115.11,147 Royal Conqueror 10.0,151 Tresham 9.0. Tim and Tresham were the quickest to negotiato tho first hurdlo, followed by Rufus. Tresham fell at tho next hurdle, leaving Tim to load Rufus past tho stand and along tho bottom turn, where Dingo ran up to tho leader; coming on, the pair landed safely together over the hurdle in the straight, and fought out to a finish, Dingo defeating Tim by a hulf length, Rufus six lengths away third. Time, JJ.2I 4-5. Tote, 1315. Div., XlO 10s 6d. Criterion Handicap, 6 furlongs. 05 Mrs J. Lennard’s b f Idas, by Seaton Delaval —Ida, 2yrs, 9.3, Taylar 1 76 Messrs Nathan’s ch c Nortkumbcrlond, 9.0, Gallagher ... ... 2

Theso wore the only starters. Northumberland got tho best of tho start by threo lengths, but Idas soon beaded him, and was a couplo of lengths ahoal as the straight was entered. Northumberland was under severe punishment in tho straight, and was beaten comfortably by a clear length. Time 1.17 1-5. Div. X2 2s Od. Summer Cup Handicap, I.J miles. 812 J. T. Ryan’s ch c Noncttc, by Seaton Delaval—Charante, 3yrs, •= ~ r *W, Ryan 1 097 Messrs Nathans’ ch m Rosclla, 9.2, Gallagher ... ••• 2 878 F. Watson’s b g Battloaxe, 9.2, Davis 8

Also started : 361 Bluojackct 9.9, 533 Val Rosa 9.1, 178 Coronet 8.10, 119 Formula 8.8, 38 St. Olga 7.5, 122 Ragabrash 6.10, 19 lliltipeno 6.7. From a good send-off Hikipeno was the first to show up in front, and passing tho main stand was a bit to tho good of Coronet and St. Olga. Through tho bottom turn St. Olga had a length tho best of Hikiponc, and ncross tho bottom stretch Coronet was throe longths behind tho pair. Then camo Val Rosa and Nonetto. Tho field closed up as they drew through the cutting, and as they dashed down to tho half-mile post Nonetto was a length behind Coronet and St. Olga, who were racing in tho lead. Battlcaxo, Coronet, aud Val Rosa were the quickest round the homo turn, but when the field opened out for the run home Nonetto put in his claim, and stalling off Rosclla, scored by a bare length. Battleaxe was three-quarters of a length behind Rosclla. Bluejacket was close up fouth. Time, 2.12 1-5. Toto, 3052. Divs., X2 103 6d and XI 14s 63.

Welter Handicap, 1 mile. .365 R. Emmerson’s ch f Sparkling Water, by St. Hippo—Waitemata, 3yrs, 8.7, Satruan 1 137 J, A. Harding’s br in Materoa, syrs, Ready 2 317 D. A. McLeod’s br c Scotty, 3yrs, 8.7, Ryan Also started : 360 Defender, 9.6 ; 193 Cavalry, 9.0; 111 Winsome, 9.0; 131 Voice, 8.10; 43 Balbirnie, 8.8 ; 103 Paul Seaton, 8.8 ; 652 Reclaimer, 8.7 ; 82 Cuirassette, 8.0.Cuirassette got away from a straggling start, and was joined by Balbirnie as they drew up to'the cutting, with Seotty a a length away third. The trio had thobest i of it across the top stretch, but Balbirnie and Materoa were first into the straight. Then Sparkling Water came through at the lawn rails, and won by a length from Materoa, who was half a length in front of Scotty. Volee was well up fourth. Timo 1.45 1-5. Divs., £4 13s and £4 2s 6d. Totalisator, £2524. Pony Handicap, 6 furlongs. 814 J- Gr- Ralph’s blk m Lady Avon, 4yrs, by Soult —First Love, 9.11, Sceats ••• 1 556 H. Barr’s br m Orange and Blue, 10.7, Lindsay ... - 200 J. Montgomery’s b m Gladys

Bose, 6.7, O’Brien ° Also started : 160 Blue Paul 10.8, 289 St. Loanda 8.7, 60 Princess Perkin t.i, 59 Pukiori 6.11, IS7 Mamoa 6.10. Lady Avon jumped away in front, and. was never beaded, winning with ease by four lengths from Orange and Blue. Time 1.17 1-5. Divs., XI 18s and 18s 6J. On totalisator, 2601. Visitors’ Plate, 5 furlongs. | 183 C. Lovett’s br f Camille, Syrs, 9.0, Jellings ... ••• , > 237 11. Hyland’s eh f Despatch, 9.0, -l Barr ■■■, '• 143 Hon. H. Mossman sbr g Cressj, __ 9.0, Buchanan ... ••• ° Also started : 92 Gatelock 9 0 32 Miss Lottie 9.0, 100 Lady boult 9 0, 230 maroon and Gold 9.0,44 Sensation 90, 1Loch Lomond 9.0,823 lvelburn <.9, 3bjumped away in the lead, followed by Camille, and across the top stretch Spalpeen was a length away third. I, the straight Camille drew out and held her own, and won by half a ength from Despatch, Crossy well up third. Time, L 5. Divs., X 8 11s and X2 4s. Tote, Handicap, 11 miles. j 941 E. O’Borko’s ch g Mars, aged, by 1 Itigomar —Tyne, 8.12, Gamsfoid 1 20S J- Lynch’s br m Golden Lose, 7.12, Cbaafo ••• - 238 E. Macmancmin’s br g Haydn. , •pMars led all tho way, and. « J lengvhs. Time, 2.44. U , -1 JP Tote, 1576.