SPORTING.

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 826, 14 February 1903, Page 4

SPORTING.

GISBORNE RACING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

Fine weather again favored the Gisborne Kaeing Club for the second day of their summer meeting! held at the Park racecourse yesterday. There was a largo attendance, and speculation was brisk throughout the day. The races were kept well up to time, and the meeting altogether proved a most enjoyable one. The following are the details of the day’s racing : Second Handicap Hurdles, Imiles. 85 J. Reginald’s br g Hippowai, by Hippocampus—The Orphan, 9.12, Morrigan ... ... ... ••• 1 117 F. W. Fitzpatrick’s blk m Cobra, by Torpedo Roligcuse, 11.7, Lawry ... ••• 76 Vathek was the only other starter. At the iast obstaclo Vathek, whilst leading by a length came down, rolling on her rider, Fairbrother, who, although somewhat dazed by the fall, escaped injury. Hippowai beat Cobra by a length and ahalf. Time 8.271, on totalisator 272, div. jes is. County Stakes Handicap, 1 mile. 106 D. Hepburn’s b ru Lady Raven, by Lord Raven—Duadine, 7.18, Cudd 1 167 J. Malone’s b g Craftsman, by Billingsgate—Skylark, 8.18, Reidy 2 28 \V. Howard’s eh g Mangamabaki, by Crawford Priory—Emir Bey mare, 6.7, Malone o 57 Big lan also started. Won easily. Time 1.451, on tote 408, div. £2 7s. Second Hack Flat, 7 furlongs. 61 W. Duncan’s br g Taniwha, by Natator —Irene, 9.8, Robinson ... 1 177 N. McKay’s br m Tryphena. by Captain Webb—Seraph, 7.4, Buchanan ‘2 97 Mr E. White’s eh g Taura, by Chainlink—Georgina, 9.0 8 Other starters —48 Baldio, 78 To Rahui, 80 Banshee. Won by two lengths. Time 1.81 8-5, on totalisator 492, divs. £5 8s and 12s, Electric Handicap, 0 furlongs, 98 J. A. Harding’s b in Soultina, by Soult Helen Macgregor, 7.12, McPherson 1 86 G. G. C. Ormond’s b g Hinetapaurika, by Uncas ll.—Hincwhata, 7.12, Malono 2 58 Heta to Kani’s b g Hiki, by Quilt — Waitiri, 7.0 (inc. 71b over), Dovery 8

Other starters Maoriland. Snultina won by half a length, after a great raco in the straight. Time 1.8, on totalisator 549, divs, £8 15s and £1 Bs. Second Welter Handicap, 7 furlongs. 104 Han Barry’s br g Morpeth, by Oraekshot Lady Wester, 8.0, Buchanan L 133 F. Rhodes’ b g Boras, by Strenuous—Hippotia, 10.7, Griiliths ... 2 82 A. Edwards’ b.g Baldic, by Renata—Valoria, 10.3, Hodge ... 8 Also started : 97 Waiiuoe, 28 Modesty. Morpeth led throughout, and won oasily from Borax. Time, 1.35. On tote, £394 ; divs,, £2 11s and 13s. Grandstand Handicap, 1 mile and a distance. 106 Mrs M. O. Rhodes’ b g Roseplot, by Catesby—Rosalind, 7.12, Grifiths 1 68 D. Hepburn’s b in Lady Raven, by Lord Raven—Duadine, 7.4, G. Cudd 2 51 A. Brightwell’s br g Ballyneoty, neety, by Sou’-wester Little Primrose, 8.10, Hodge 3 Also started: 103 Putty, 28 Wilson. Roseplot won by a length aftor a good race. On tote, £356; divs., £2 5s and £1 3s. Disposal Stakes, 6 furlongs. 26 J. W. Parker's blk g Notoriety, by Strenuous—Hippona, 7.10, Parker 1 18 B. Steggall’s Ahutiti, by Stanley— Fuchsia, 8.7, McPherson 2 These were the only starters. Won easily. Div. £llos. Final Handicap, 7 furlongs. 147 G. C. Ormond’s b g Hinetapauriki, by Uncas ll.—Hinowhata, 8.0, Malone 1 72 T. Carson’s br g Wilson, by The Dauphin—Bombshell, 7.0, Devery 2 119 J. A. Harding’s b m Soultina, by Soult Helen Maegregor, 8.5, McPherson 3 Also started—6o Lady Raven. Won by two lengths. There were 398 investors on the machine, and the div. was £2 Sa.