THE TURF.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2122, 3 July 1907, Page 4

THE TURF.

TO-MORROW’S ARRANGEMENT Only fine weather is needed to ensure the success of the Gisborne Racing Club’s Steeplechase Meeting. The popularity of'the fixture is indicated by the general decision to close shops, offices, and all business establishments in order to put in a day’s racing. Mr. M. G. Nasmith, the secretarv. and his staff have made all possible arrangements for the comfort and convenience of the Club’s patrons, and with the large influx of visitors from the country ana all the surrounding districts, a large attendance is confidently expected. The course and appointments are in excellent order.

Fields will be fairly large, and an interesting day’s racing is assured. The Park Steeplechase, of three miles, the principal,event of the day, should be worth going a long way to witness. There is a good view of the fifteen jumps, and th e exciting spectacle of ’chasers fencing appeals strongly to all. lovers of liorse-flesh. The first and second obstacles are in the form of brush fences, then comes the formidable sod wall, double-brush fence and rickcr fence. This course is traversed three times. The sod wall and the double jump arc omitted the last time round, but in the home straight there is a flight of hurdles to negotiate. The Trial Steeplechase, two miles, is another event of spectacular merit, for which there arc nine acceptors of lesser not.o. The first day’s programme also comprises: Flying Handicap, six furlongs (eleven acceptors); Hurdle Raco, one mile and three-ouarters (five acceptors); Maiden Scurry, four furlongs (seventeen acceptors); Hack •Handicap, seven furlongs (fourteen acceptors); and Winter Oats, one mile and a distance (seven acceptors). It should be noted that the first train leaves town at 11 a.m., and the first raco is timed to start at 11.30. The last event is set down for 4 o’clock, so that racegoers can reach home before nightfall. Bookmakers and their assistants are debarred admittance. Under the supervision of Messrs Lucas and Barry the tote arrangements will be adequate, and the name of Mr. J. Erskine ,as caterer, is sufficient guarantee that the luncheon and afternoon tea will be dispensed in first-class style.