SPORTING.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1915, 26 October 1906, Page 3

SPORTING.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA. niKSS ASSOCIATION —COTYUtGIIT Reoeivod 11,2 turn, Ootoboc 25.

Flomingtou, Oct. 25. Blue Spoo and Ozavovitch did iwelvo furlong* in 2.5 ; Refrain, Sincor.tn ami Dvniunifco did tun furlongs - in 2.19; Charles Stuart and Brn licit did a milo in 152; Lord Fit/ooy ten furlongs in 2.20; Lady Wallaoo a mile in 151; Simoda twelve fuvlonqs in 2.-10. Batting : Solution -t so 1, turn. Domas has beer, backed for L2OOO a id iu now a! 20 to 1. Blue Spaa for L2OOO at 1-1 to 1. Refrain L‘2ooo at 50 to 1. Six thousand was taken about Oharmont as .100 to I. Posiodou is at 5 to 1.

FOVFIII Y RAY' TURF CLUB’S Si’ivlNG MEEIiNG.

Pro <illi>ii•. : Mr j. \V. Ni>U.>. Vion-Prr ii.Jor.t : Mr J. Clark. Unm iVta-Uror : Mr L. T. Syrnc-s. Kr>. H i-jjt'.-m : Dr0. F. Scat?. .liiiJ-jo : Cavr.ua Took'i-. Sward?: M ->t< 0. Wait*, J. A. Oif.-nr. A. F. K-rno-ly, J. A. ri--rd. i- g. J M- GjulUrmtib, J. Al ivuard, and R. Suerrait. Th.i Povortv Bay Turf Cub commenced spring M-iji-.’ a- t -■! M‘*k-vrtika racecourse yt'i 1 -y■ T-'.o iiiv wai fino but windy.” f. -;’-i ""or’-'-’os civ lire t/,- continuing tivoo gtiout the afternoon. O.i th-r oonrsej however, thvcr whs » frrodpm from dasi, mid t!io>o picsor-t in tbe dimming grounds con'd eympnibi o with townspiopio who were rxpo.ioncitrg nil till) did comforts of the dust storm. Very rxteaFive improvements mid alterations worn noSiooablc in tbo arrr.rgoments for tho mooting. Tho first of those which claimed attention was tho improved access to tho enoloaure, a tickoi gate being stationed immediately upon tbo entrance to tho ground. Tbo saddling paddook was enlarged to twice its previous size, and the old barb-wire entanglement had givon place lo a fiee corrugated iron fence. Sovoral fine new loose-boxes had also been added to thn stabling accommodation. A bird cage was erected alongside tho lawn, where thn horses were shown immediately before each race, and which was not open to tbo public. At the back of tho bird cage was the fioe now stewards’ buiiding and stand. This buiiding included pekeys’ rooms, weigbiDg room, secretary's office on tho ground fijor, while tbo upstairs portion was tskon up with stewards’ room, haedioapper's room, and press room, a balony extending along tbe full leDgtb. Large alterations had been made to the stand, which had been enlarged to twice its former capaoity. The luncheon rooms and tho ladies’ rooms had also been considerably enlarged. A doctor's and ami bulance room was included in the oategary of improvements, the only familiar or connecting feature with tho past being tbe judge’s bos. The to'.alisator stand j had been enlarged to maks room for the | silent totaiisator, and a fine new septic , tank had also been installed, An eleotrio ’ wire connected the secretary’s room with the saddling paddook, tho secretary only having to touch a button to warn jockeys an 1 trainers to bo in readiness for eaoh rase. Great interest was taken io the fioe improvements, aDd the officers of the clcb had a pleasant task in showing visitors tho up-to-date arrangements that had been made. Too club were highly congratulated on tho advance made, and all were delighted with tho impr rvements, though some professed to miss the merry tickle of tbe toto bell which had beoo done away with by the stealthy rapid work of tho silent machine. The secretary, Me D. R DeCcsta, was highly complimented all round on the excellent m inner in which ha fulfilled his duties. Although he has held the post of secretary for some time, he had to be tested during tho rush of a race meeting. Toot he acquitted himself in a very creditable manner was acknowledged by a'l, end the club is to be congratulated on having the secretarial office so capably filled. An ox-sscrarary, Mr E. L. Maude, gave valuable assistance during the dry. The appointments throughout wore exe'dient-. Hr Riper won Very saccissfu! with his starts; too judge (Captain l'a.-ker) g-ivs complete satisfaction, and she racing justified Mr Cba.iwick’s allotments whoa duo aliowaoos was undo fur form. Mr W. 0. Skoct was clerk of toiaiissior, Mr J. H. Golebourne clerk of scales, aod Mr A. Pntohard clerk of course. Results :

Tci'jl Handicap, oi 35-sovct, G furloDg3, 214 J. EL Fv.-iiot’d Id irang aii 9.0, £t.cb ; >rr.vi 1 62 \V. Wright’s 8.0, Potter ... 2 35 A. B Newman's Mattytfeld’, 8.12, GiiUisha 3 Also slatted : 28 B >odsm m, and 144 Flcg. From s floe start Haris wai the first so show out, but Marangai on tbs inside kept in close touch and won by half a length, a length separating tho other pair. Time, 1.17 35. Oa tote, 473 ; dividend, £1 19j.

First HuidUs, of 50io vo, 1J miles. 220 F. Rhodes' Roseplol, 10.4, Griffiths 1 128 G. B. Oman’s Medallius, 10,13, Adams 2 261 J. Jones’ Morpeth, 10 8, Jones ... 3

Also started: 54 F.urno and 51 Bullworth, From a good start the field got away in the order earned, which was maintained throughout, with the fexoep tiou that Flume ran off at the second to last jump and finished last. Thoro was a good finish between the placed horse?, but Rosaplot had the race well in hand, aod ayoidirg the gap ia the last hurdle won comfortably by three lengths. Time, 3.23. On tote, 714; dividend, £2 18s.

First County Stakes, of 8530va, six fur. longs.

168 J. A. Osesar’s Barilla, 8.9, McKinnon ~, ... ••• * 153 J. Clark’s Spun Yarn, 72, Lowe 2 122 M. G. Nasmith’s Wheturere, 67, (15 bi over), Buohaoan ... 3 Also stalked : 101 Hineoria, 154Gatenby, 55 Bruiser, 29 Te Rahui. From a fine start Hineoria took the lead, with Te Rahui next. They entered tho straight in that order, where Spun Yarn made a fino rnD, and Wheturere also moved up, A splendid finish resulted in the favorite winning by half a length, a naok separating second aud third. Te Rahui was a good fourth, Hineoria fifth, aud Gatonby fast. Time, U 6 15, On tote, 782; divi dend-’, £3 2) aod £1 3-.

Spring Handicap, ol lOOiovs, 1J milo3, 27 A. Champion’s Cavalry, 85, Ryan 1 27 E. P. Fullerton Pink ’Do, 92. Kemp 2 This race, the main event of the day resolved il 3 g 1 f into a onc-sicicd match Gaiety and Gladsmuir were scratched. Cavalry went off with the load and maintained a substantial advantage for a mile ; then Pink Un closed up the gap, but only for a very brief period ; the bay gelding came away again and won with ease by five lengths. Time, 2,3 ; dividend, £1 16; on tote, ,£54.

First Welter Handicap, 35sovs, 7 furlongs- ‘ 236 L. Mclntosh's Ladylike, 10 11, j Mclntosh ... ••• 193 W. Wright’s Huria, 8.10, Peters ,2 95 Fitzgerald Pro’s Ika Pango, 87, 3 Also started; 33 Sarukoft, 9.3T0 Uku, 189 Borax, 09 Glen A Me. Scratched, Morpeth, Martyrfcldt, Reservoir and Bandsman. Tho heavy weight took command on ontering the straight and won comfo. t ibly.; Time 1.81, dividend £2 9s and £2 2s on tote 868 I Maiden Scurry, 85sovs, 4 furlongs. 242 J. Can-oil's Avaiceuvu, 89, Ryan 1

151 J. Clark’s Amusement, 8.0, Lowe ••• 2 140 A. Lewis’s Legerite, , 8.0, Porter ... 3 Also started: 68 Molly, 129 Cantata, 9 Stroller, 111 Satiety, 85 Heni Materon, 11 Lady Rohina, 19 Lady Betty, 53 Ilby 43 Joker. Ika Pango was scratched. Legerite cut out the running a good part of 'the distance, but /.vas displaced by Araiteuru and Amusement, the former 3nrr by a length v/ith half a length nto goaav... of tllo next three horse’s. HWKINS, Wbatalutu. § £@o, m

Flying Handioap, of 75sovs, 6 furiooga. 170 J. Clark’a Gaioty, 7 12, Lowo ... 1 ISI L. A. Molutoah’s Lulyliko, 7.13, lv. Molotosh 2 235 J. IT. Fostor’s Marnngat, 7.10, Buobtuian °

Also stnrtod: 84 Soultina, 205 Gladstnuir, 02 Loe-Enfiehh The Cold was sonti away to a good start, Mavaugat and Gladsuuiir taking tho load. Thou Ladylike oamo up to tho front, but on entoring tho straight Gaioty luado a groat mu from fainth plaoo, and won by a neck, a lilro distimoo separating second and third. liun\ 1.15 15. O.i totr, £1034 ; dividonds, £3 17s and £1 ss.

First Hack Handioip, of 35i0v3, .1 milo. 29 G. Goodley’a Melton Hail, 7.0, Homo ••• 1 20 J. Carroll’s Araitourn, 8 8, Ryan 2 9d J. A. O.iotnu’s Barilla, 9,0, Mc-< Kino on

Also a tar tud : 178 Flag, 23 It: ay, 7 Flum:. Tho IB Id git away spkudidly t'-gfi-liov. O i turning into tho straight ,W lion II OI fork O.oimin d, ai d staving „n ,» ohaili'-gi' from Avaitourn, won by a neck, S .villa bomg a Idea distance away third. Tiui’, 1.45 2-5. On tut?, £553 } .iiv'idands, .£2 18. and 19.\

A protest was lo i.ged again it tho ■■vinncr, wbosn rider, it was t’dngod, struck Araitsnru wita his whip. Tho protest was sismiserd.

l'hs sum of -U >49 4 tv .s put through tho machine, as against £4953 for the first lay last year, an iuuraase of £5315.

ACCEPTANCE.! FOR TO DAY. Tie fo’l nvirg .we ptanars wore roooivod las: night for tho tnous io-uay :

Mak a taka Handicap. Cavalry ... 9 0 Ladylike .. 7 13 Qaicsy ... 3 9 Qir tbujuir.. 7 3 Waiknnaa Handicap. Pink 'Da ... 9 4 Maraugai .. 7 12 Ladylike ... 3 3 Glademuir... 7 8 Handicap Hurdle?. Rose-plot ... 11 6 Morpeth ... 10 10 Mednllius ... 11 3 Flume 9 0 Sicond Hack Fiat. M -aop.ji ... 9 12 Cantata 7 9 uinolation 9 7 To Rsnui ... 7 6 Barilla ... 9 6 Gatenby 7 3 Araito U;u ... 9 4 Bandsman... 7 3 Melton Hall 3 6 Hinooria ... 7 2 Amusement 8 4 To Uku 7 2 Legcrito ... 3 2 Itby 7 2 Hurls ... 7 13 Mol y 6 12 Wbeturere ... 7 9

Farewell Hindictip

Pink ’Un ... 9 6 Morpeth ... 6 13 Gaiety 8 13 Huria 0 9 Soultma ... 7 10 Boras 6 7 Reservoir ... 7 8 Flag 6 7 Second Woltor Handicap. Reservoir ... 9 10 To Uka ... S 10 Sarokoil ... 9 9 Glen Afrio... 8 7 Ika Paogo... 9 2 Molly 8 7 Boras 8 12 Second County Stakes. Pink’Un ... 9 12 Spun Y arn... 7 3 Gaiety 9 7 Gatenby ... 6 10 8arilla 8 12 To Rahui ... 6 9 Sirakcff ... 7 12 Bruiser 6 7 Melton Hall 7 12 Re ay 6 7

Maiden Sautcy,

Amusement 9 0 Iiby 7 12 LagariSs S 12 Taruheru ... 7 1C Spun Yarn... 8 S Heui Matoroa 7 9 Cantata 8 7 Gton Afde... 7 9 Satiety 8 5 Lady Betty 7 7 Ika Pango ... 8 5 Lady Rjhiua 7 7 Sirollsr 7 13 Molly 7 7