HORSE RACING.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2001, 9 February 1907, Page 2

HORSE RACING.

GISBORNE RACING CLUB’S SUAIAIER MEETING. SECOND DAY. President: Tlie Hon. J"as. Carroll; Vice-president, Air. D. Hepburn; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. G. Mattliewson; Stewards, Alessrs. J. Sisterton, C. J. Parker, AV. Gault, R. Harper, G. It. AVyllie, H. M. Porter, T. McConnell, J. A. Harding, F. A. Martin, J. H. Martin, G. Oman, D. Hepburn, G. Matthewson, D. J. Barry, C. J. Bennett, and Captain Tucker; Judge, Captain Tucker; Starter, Mr. C. O’Connor; Handicapper, Air. J. Chadwick; Clerk of the Scales, Air. J. E. AVhitbv; Clerk of Course, Air. A. Pritchard; Totali-

sator Steward, Mr. AA r . O. Skeet; Hon. Surgeon, Dr. Chas. F. Scott. The second and concluding day of the Gisborne Racing Club’s summer meeting took place at the Park grounds yesterday. The weather, though cloudy was beautiful, and everything passed off pleasantly, excepting for tho unfortunate accident in the hurdle race. The grounds were a picture for the time of year, and there was a large attendance. Tho secretary, Air Al. G. Nasmith, had everything in splendid order, and all the officers worked well for the success of the meeting. The sum put through the totalisator was £5799, against £4156 for the corresponding meeting of last year. The results were : SECOND COUNTY STAKES, of 60 sovs; second horse to receive lOsovs from stake. For horses bred in Counties of Cook, AVaiaira, and AA’airoa. One mile.

153 E. J. AVilliams’ Te Raimi, 7.6 (Broadfield) 1 93 C. Alorse’s Gladsmnir, 7.10 (Ready) 2 115 G. C. Ormond’s Hinetiamata, 8.1 (Malone) 3 73 J. Sisterson’s Reay, 6.7, (Jones) 3

Also started: 59 Sarilla 7.9, 110 Bruiser 7.5 (21bs over), 67 Spun Yarn 6.12 (31bs over), 142 Hauiti 7.1 (71bs over). Scratched: Alaharangai 9.0 and Gatenby 7.6. After a good deal of trouble the field was got away well together, with Bruiser and Gladsinuir in tho lead; then Hinetitamata took up the running and maintained it' for half a mile. To Raliui was lying handy among the bunch, and when rounding the bend came along with . a great rush, taking up the lead on entering the straight, Reay lying in third pi are. Nearing the post Gladsmuir made a great bid for victory, and shot into second place, but the Strowan —Booby gelding had the race well in hand and won comfortably by a length, Hinetitamata and Reay being together half a length behind the second horse. Time 1.44. Dividends, £3 9s and £1 19s; on tote, £Bl7. AIAIDEN SCURRY HANDICAP, of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from stake. For horses that have never won a race of any de-

scription. Five furlongs. 48 W. A. Beeelie’s Ruanui, 9.0 (Parramore) 1 253 John Clark’s Amusement, 8.7 (O’Brien) 2 125 D. Hepburn’s San Cruz 3 Also started: 11 A. P. Lloyd’s Bandsman 7.13, 87 Blue River 8.0, 27 Lady Aimslie 7.10, 112 Glenafric 7.11 (21bs over), 43 Ramoana 7.7, 22 Joker 7.6, 43 Matiti 7.5. The start in this race led to a good deal of grumbling. Amusement’ appeared from the stand to have a clear moving lead of over a length when the word to go was given, the others being sent away well together. Amusement gained on the lead for some distance, and then steadied down in front of the others, while Ruanui ran into a good position, alternating the lead with Amusement. Blue River made a fine run, and San Cruz for a few moments came into prominence. A most exciting race ensued down the straight, Ruanui gaining a few inches over Amusement at every stride. The pair passed the post in even line, the verdict being a dead heat. San Cruz was a length behind, and Blue River well up in the fourth position. Time, 1.4 3-5. Dividends, £7 4s and £1 7s.

SECOND HANDICAP HURDLES, of 60 sovs; second horse to receive TO sovs, from stake. If; milcvj.

90. J. Jones’ Morpeth, 9.10 (O’Connell) ... 1 246. John Clark’s Faro, 11.13 (Hall) 2 51. W. Duncan’s Taniwlia, 9.4 (Sweeney) 3 Also started : 69 Cinque 9.13 The four started, Cinque taking the lead, with Morpeth next and Faro lying last. They took the first hurdle in that order; then Morpeth fell to the rear for a time. Then Taniwlia wont to the front until entering the straight. Faro was the first to take the leap over the hurdle near the saddling paddock, and Cinque came next. The latter apparently rose to the jump too late, and came down, the jockey (It. Arnott) being laid low. Taniwlia then took up the lead with Morpeth at his girth ; the trio nicely cleared the next hurdle, and thereafter Morpeth assumed command. At the back of the course Taniwlia was fairly disposed of ; but Faro camo again strongly. At the last hurdle Morpeth, with a good lead, steadied down to make sure of a safe jump, and Faro hustled up to the sticks and the indications wore for a most exciting finish, but Morpeth, jumping beautifully, drew away again and won with comfort by two iengths, Taniwlia being about fifteen lengths behind. The jockey (Arnott) was attended to medically, and was able to get about again. The time for the race was 3.18 3-5. Dividend, £4 11s. On totalisator, £456.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. Five furlongs. 254. J. IT. Foster’s Marangai, 8.9 (Broadfield) 1 260. J. M'LaiigliHn’s Contender, 9.0 (King).. 2 80. C. Morse’s Gladsmuir, 7.9 (Ready) 3 Also started: 114 Arai-te-Uru 7.9, Creeping Jane 6.9, Linkless 7.4 was scratched, From a good start, Marangai got away well, Creeping Jane showing out next, then Contender, Gladsmuir lying fourth, and Arai-te-Uru last. Marangai maintained the lead to the finish. Gladsmuir got up to the second position entering the straight, when Contender came with a great rush, but could not get even with the leader, which won by a length; Gladsmuir a length behind the second horse, and Creeping Jane fourth! Time, 1.2 3-5. Dividends, £2 lGs, On totalisator, £797,

SECOND ' HACK ELAT HANDICAP, of 35 sovs; second horso to receive 5 sovs from stake. Seven furlongs. 48. P. Dodge’s Lady Itohina, 7.4 (Parramorre) 1 85. J. Prosser’s Water-o’-Milk, 8.3 (Woon) 2 17C. H. H. Sharp’s Flag, 7.4 (Malone) 3

Also started: 43 Ramoanu 7.0. Scutched : Trent 0.0, Sarilla 8.7, To Rahui 8.5, Strom ness 8.4, Melton Hall 8.3, To Arai 8.3, Eono 7.13, Lord Rosebery 7.11, Oakburn 7.10, Amusemont 7.9, Grey Gooso 7.8, Blue Rivor 7.4, Lady Betty 7.0. This proved an easy victory for Lady Itohina, which got away with tho load, and never loft the race in doubt, winning easily by two lengths, Flag being a length behind the second horso. Timo, 1.31 2-5. Dividend, £6 12s. On toto £352. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; second horso .to receive 10 sovs. from stake. Olio mile and a distance 289. John Clark’s Black Reynard, 9.0 (O’Brien) 1 120. W. S. Davidson’s Reservoir, 7.4 (21b over) (jjiichanan) ... 2 4G. R. Johnson’s Immolation, 8.4 (King) 3 All started, the others being: 210 Freeland 8.2, 130 Lady Warwick b.O, 91 Oasis 7.13. From a lino start, Lady Warwick and Reservoir were the first to show in front, Black .Reynard third, and Freeland fourth. Tho latter ran up into third place, the favorite steadying down into fourth position until rounding the bend, when Black Reynard made a big effort, tho four first horses entering tho straight in a bunch. Here Freeland got penned in, while Black Reynard came fast on the outside and had the race safely, winning by a length, with Immolation half a length behind the second horse, and Ladv Warwick also close up. Time, 2.1 '3-5. Dividends, £2 Is and £1 13s. On tote, £BB6.

SECOND WELTER HANDICAP, of 35 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from stake. Seven furlongs. 359. John Clark’s Te Arai, 8.12 (O’Brien) 1 89. W. 11. Lind’s Hiki, 9.4, (Buchanan) 2 100. E. J. Rao’s Stromness, 8.12 (Rae) 3 Also started: 234 Lord Rosebery 8.12, 70 Glenafric 8.0, 28 Dreamstar 8.0 . Scratched: Faro 10.7, Trent 9.10, Arai-te-Uru 9.9, The Uku 9.4, Hinetapauriki 9.3, Martyrfeldt 9.2, Wailieke 8.5, Hauiti 8.5, Lee Enfield 8.0, Hiki was the first to show in front, and a very pretty race ensued between the first four horses. They entered the straight in a bunch; then Te Arai took command, and, although Hiki again came up strongly. Mr. John Clark’s stable registered a second win in succession, Te Arai winning by II lengths, Hiki half a length in front of Stromness, and Lord Rosebery being fourth. Time, 1.30 3-5. Dividends, £1 13s and £2 4s. On tote, £BB6.

TRIAL HANDICAP, of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. Seven furlongs. 309. E. J. Rae’s Uenuku, 7.13 (Rae) 1 197. J. Robson’s Gatenby, 7.7 (Malone) 2 203. J. 11. Martin’s Trent, 7.7 (Buchanan) 3

Also started: 86 Ladylike 8.7, Creeping Jane 6.7. The horses were sent away evenly, and raced together in a bunch for a distance, Uenuku being at the head of affairs. There was a fine finish, hut the Stepinak— Rainbow colt had the race well in hand, and won by a length, the others being close up. Time, 1.30 2-5. Dividend, £2 Bs. On tote, £834.

RACECOURSE INCIDENT JOCKEY’S LICENSE SUSPENDED The stewards of the Gisborne Racing Club yesterday afternoon had to deal with a jockey for using indecent and tlireatenin glanguage. A jockey named Sweeney, the rider of Taniwlia, in the hurdle race, was brought before the stewards at the Gisborne Racing Club’s meeting yesterday on a charge that he had used indecent and threatening language in the Jockey room within the hearing of "young boys and others. Mr. Rae was called on to give evidence, and stated that the offensive language had been used by Sweeney and addressed to Arnott, the jockey who had been injured in the hurdle race. Among other things, Sweeney had threatened to “deal” with Arnott, and stated he wished Arnott’s arm was out of the sling so that he could “deal” with him there and then. The room was full of lads, and the language used, which was of a filthy nature, could be heard at a distance Sweeney being asked if he wished to put any questions said that he did not. He admitted that during the heat of the moment he had used the language complained oik but afterwards qualified this statement by saying that the expressions were not so bad as stated. He went on to give his side of the case, which was that on going into tho room he had asked Arnott how he was, and the latter had replied that he was none the better for his (Sweeney’s) asking. “What is wrong?” queried Sweeney. “You got one on to me, and the first time I get a chance I will put one on to you,” said Arnott, according to Sweeney’s version of the case. There were a number of witnesses called, but in view of the facts being admitted further evidence was not deemed necessary, and the stewards proceeded to discuss the punishment that would meet the case. Mr. Matliewson said it should be substantial, but was not prepared to say whether it should be three or six months’ supension of the license. The Chairman (Mr. Hepburn): I would say twelve months. Mr. Barry: That would be too severe.

The Chairman said there was worse behind, as the accused had been in a state of semi-drunkenness, and complaint had been made to him (the Chairman) against his being allowed to ride at ail. The horse Morpeth had had to steer out of his road to prevent mishap. On the last occasion this young man was here he got into trouble, be “put up” for the balance of the “put up” for the balance of the seaseason —the end of July. Mr. Barry said he was quite in favor of such conduct being put down with a firm hand, but to him the proposel seined a hard one. The Chairman: I do no ttliiiik it had enough. If you submit it to the Metropolitan Club they will make it more. Some further discussion arose as to coming to an agreement on the term, and the Chairman suggested that they should make it six months’ suspension. Mr. J. C. Parker agreed with Mr. Barry, and said they ought to give the lad a chance. These young fellows got excited, and said things which they no doubt should not have said, and a good deal of which they did not mean.

Mr. Bennett said Mr. Parker’s view was very good, but in this case it was the second or third chance. “Why, he only holds his license on sufferance now,” added Mr. Bennett, who then explained that the license was held on probation. Mr. Barry: Three months’ suspension at this time of the year when all the riding is to be done would be punshiment enough. Mr. Matthewson: I say six months, but will be glad to make a modification if any reason for it can be shown. The Chairman: I think the reason is all the other way. Mr. Harding said that whatever they decided it would be better to be unanimous. Mr. Matthewson: I have no prejudice one way or the other. Mr. Barry: Nor have I. Mr. Harding thought that three months would lie sufficient. The probability was that the young feliow would not get a chance again. Mr. Wyllie: If he is only on probation now, three months’ suspension will be quite as severe on him as six months. The Chairman: Yes; but it would not sound as if we thought his • onduct so bad.

Mr. Wyllie: His behaviour warrants more. After some further remarks, the Stewards unanimously agreed to make the term of supensiou six months. POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. The following weights were declared last night by the handicapper, Mr. Chadwick: Welter Handicap. One mile: Faro 10.8, Reservoir 9.12, Trent 9.10, Te Arai 9.9, Te Uku 9.4, Spun Yarn 8.7, Stromness 8.6, Melton Hall 8.6, Water o’ Milk 8.5, San Cruz 8.3, Waiheke 8.2, Eone 8.2, Reay 8.2, lTauiti 8.0, Flag 8.0. First Handicap Hurdle Race. One and three-quarter miles: Jack Pot 12.7, Faro 11.5. Aroha 10.7, Inspan 10.6, Silicia 10.4, Morpeth 10.4, Cinque 10.2, South Star 9.7, Hevwood 9.6, Taniwlia 9.0, Hikiroa 9.0. First County Stakes Handicap. Six furlongs: Marangai 9.7, Hinetitama 8.5, Te Rakui 8.5, Gladsmuir 7.12, Linldess. 7.8, Gatenby 7.6, Sarilla 7.4, Te Arai 7.4, Hinctapuariki 7.0, Spun Yarn 6.9, Bohlrewood 6 Lady Betty 6,7, Glenafric 6.7, San Jose 6,7,

Turanga Stakes Handicap. One and a quarter miles: Pink Un IP-". Black Reynard 9.5 Pantaloon 8.4 Freeland 8.2, Immolation 8.1, Oasis 7.13, Gaiety 7.11, Lady Warwick 7.10, Ladylike 7.10, Uenuku 7.10, _ Soultito 7.6, Reservoir r.l, Glausmuir 7.0, Wailieke 0.9, Park Bose 6.7, Flag 0.7, Melton Hall 0.7. Telephone Handicap. Five furlongs: Contender 9.6, Lady Warwick 9.0, Te Kahui 8.11, Gladsmuir 8.4, Goldfield 8.2, Araiteuru 8.0, Linkless 7.12, Ruanui 7.12, Lady Rolnna 7.0, Amusement 7.5, Martyrfeldt 7.0, Mrs. Crawley 6.10, Molly 0.9, Blue River 0.9, Bandsman 0.7, Lee Enfield 6.7, Ramoana 6.7. First Hack Flat Handicap. One mile: Reservoir 9.2, Trent 9.o,'Hinetitama 9.0, Silverlead 8.7, To Arai 8 7, To Uku 8.5, Sarilla 8.3, Melton Hall 7.13, Stromness 7.10, Lord Rosebery 7.9, Water o’ Milk 7.7, Reay 7.0, Grey Gooso 7.4, Hauiti 7.3, Oakburn 7.3, ffiag 6.12, Harlequin 0.10, Dreamstar 6.7, Matiti 0.7. Flying Handicap. Six furlongs: Pink ’Un 10.6, Black Reynard 9.7, Marangai 9.1, Contender 8.9, Uenuku 8.2, Gaiety 8.0, Soultito 80, Ladylike 7.12, Reservoir 7.6, Goldfield 7.0, Araiteuru 7.2, Gatenby t. O, Hiki 7.0, Oakburn 6.7, Alluvial 6.7, Lee Enfield 6.7.

Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, yesterday. Following are tho acceptances tor Saturday’s races: Richmond Plato Handicap, or IUU sovs. Five furlongs : Cockleshell, Ail Guns and Rose Noble 8.5, Amboise 7.7, Paragon 7.6, Tremulous 6.7. Post Handicap, 100 sovs. One mile: Aeolus 9.7, Blytliemaid 8.9, Batsman 8.4, Idasa 8.3, Ilarita 8.4, Mango 7.4, Vardo 7.8, Count Gorton 6.9, Patuna 6.7. Limvood Welter Handicap, 100 sovs. One mile and a quarter: Cbryseis 10.4, Stepdancer 9.8, lhunderer 9.8, Water Shoot 9.2, Somaroff 8.9, St. Albans Handicap, 100 sovs. One mile: Signalman 9.5, Submarine 8.13, Cross Battery 8.10, Stronghold 8.9, Chryseis 8.4, Golden Cairn 7.0, Lapland 7.4, Harvest 6.6. Elying Handicap, 100 sovs. Five furlongs: Buccleucii 9.0, De Witte 8.3, Ilarita 7.13, Aimee Soult 7.11, Sea King 7,H, Tessera i. 7, Silk Web 7.7, Tahu 6.9 Middle Park Plate: Elevation, The Libyan, Glenculloch, Golden Cairn, Gold Crest, William 1., All Guns, Ivanoff. _ , 1 . Selling Race: Fancy Work, Alexis, The Seer, Good Sight, Monkey Puzzle, Salaam, Pa Tuna, Oilcan, Whiteshield, Reduction, Lady Zoin, Ordnance, Athena.