POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2220, 25 October 1907, Page 2

POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB.

SPRING MEETING

President, Air. J. W. Nolan; vicepresident, Mr. J. Clark; lion, treasurer, Mr. Li. J'. H.vines ; lion, surgeon, Or. C. F. Scott; judge, Mr. Al. llingston ; stewards, Messrs C. "White, J. A. Caesar, J. M. Gouldsmith, J. Maynard, It. Slierratt, and Or. Morrison ; starter, Mr. Llarry Piper; handicappor, Mr. J. Chadwick; clerk of totalisator, Air. W. O. Skeet; clerk of scales, Air. it. Tlielwall; clerk of course, Air. A. Pritchard; secretary, Air. O. It. OeCosta.

The Alakaraka racecourse presented an aniniated appearance yesterday, on the occasion of the opening day of the Poverty Bay Turf Club’s spring meeting. The weather, which in the morning was very threatening, fortunately kept fine, and a record attendance resulted, it being estimated that there were upwards of 3000 people on the ground. This number included an exceptional number of ladies, whose varied costumes lent an additional brightness to the scene. Tlio racing on the whole was very interesting, and large fields wore the order of the day. The new starting machine was in evidence, and gave entire satisfaction, being a great improvement on tho old style, and in the hands of Air. Piper the itarting, which is so important, especially in tho short races, left nothing 'to be desired. Several close finishes resulted, and the liandicapper, Air. .J. Chadwick, who was pre‘ent, had every reason to he proud of his adjustment of the weights, fhe general arrangemnts were in the hands of the secretary, Mr. D, It. OeCosta, who carried them out in liis isual proficient manner. The club is to be congratulated on their enterprise in the direction of tlio various improvements; The stewards were called together on a collide of occasions through the day to consider a couple of protests, hut on enquiry they found that the alleged interfornne'e was not intentional, and consequently dismissed the appeals. Tot--I,lisator investments for the day ’.mounted to £7342, as against £5494 For the corresponding day of last year, being an increase of £IB4B. Mrs Erskine was in charge of the catering, and the fare provided was lone ample justice to by the large attendance. Tho following are the details of the racing:—

TRIAL HANDICAP, of 40 sovs; second 5 sovs from stake. For horses that have not won a race of the value of 60 sovs or upwards. Six

furlongs. 300 G. AVestley’s cli g The Squatter, 4yrs, by Tho Possible— Seraph, 8.0 (T. O’Brien) ... 1 240 P. Dodge’s b m Lady Rohina, syrs, 7.11 (F. Porter) ... 2 67 L. Furr’s b f Stylish, 3yrs, 6.12 (Deeley) ... ••• 3 Also started: 73 Stronniess 8.3 (Ray), 136 Competition 7.10 and 21bs over (S. Alulone), 89 Erin 6.12 and J gibs over (Parramore), 42 Ilby 6.10 (Copestake). Ilby was quickest away, closelv attended by Stylish and Lady Rohina. They were quickly overtaken by Tlic Squatter, who was never beaded afterwards, and won comfortably. by a length and a. half from Lady Rohina, with Stylish close up third. Time, lmin 17 l-ssec. On totalisator, £947. Dividends* £2 -s and 17s.

FIRST HURDLES HANDICAP, oi 50 sovs, second 5 sovs from stake; ] j miles, over 7 flights of hurdles. 336 Air. T. NichoPs b m Cinque, aged, by Saracen —Duadine, 9.13 (D. Barron) 1 103 Air. J. Sisterson’s br g Morpeth, 9.11 (G. Jones) . ... 2 306 Air P. Johnson’s cli g Te Uira, 11.4 .(McConnell) ... 3 Also started: 85 Heywood 9.9 (J. Jones). This race provided one fo the most exciting finishes of the day, and after a good race Cinque was declared the winner by half a length from Alorpeth, with Te Uira third. The horses got well away together, and raced in company to the last hurdle, where Cinoue and Alorpeth held a slight advantage.. Once oyer the jump Cinque (who was running in the nomination of Air. T. Nicliol) gradually forged ahead, and just squeezed home by the margin stated. For a hurdle race this was one of the best contested seen in the district for some time. Time, 3min 24sec. On totalisator, £720. Dividend, £2 los. FIRST COUNTY STAKES, of 40 sovs, second 5 sovs from stake. For all horses bred in the Counties ot Cook, AVaiapu, and AVairoa. Six

furlongs. 234 Mr. C. J. AVatt’s b g Alarangai, Gyrs, by Saracen —Te Aorangij 9.0 (F. Porter)... 1 371 Mr. J Clark’s b m Spate, 4yrs, 6.13 and 31bs over (Deoley) 112 Mr. C. Morse’s blk m Gladsmuir, Gyrs, 8.5 (Broadfield)... 3 . Also started: 226 Melton Hall 7.8 (AA\ Kirk), 111 Local Option < -o (Paramore), 50 Amusement 7.2 (Copestake). A good start was effected, a'nd tlio horses came round the back in a bunch, with Afarangai holding a slight advantage into tlio straight, where lie was challenged by Spate, a hot favorite, who despite a gallant effort was unablo to reach the leader, who iusf managed to maintain his advantage to the winning post. Glaclsmuir was only a fair third, with Melton Hall close, up fourth and Local Option whipping-in the field. Time, lmin 17 l-ssec Oil totalisator, £llO4. Dividends £3 3s and 13s. ojL'rtliMi HAAJJICAX'. 01 tiU sovs;

second 1U sovs from stake. One mue and a quarter, xbo ju. lUclntosn's br m Ladylike, by Strowan —Jewel, 7.0 (Deeley) .••• 1 242 Jas. Slattery’s ch g Taura, by Chainlink—Georgina,7.7 and 21bs over (F. Williams) ... 2 240 G.'C. Ormond’s ch m Hinetitama, by Defiant—Hinewliata, 7.3 aud lib over (Paramore) ... ... ... ... 3

Also started: 290 San Cruz 7.13 (Porter), 49 Reservoir 7.sjTtav) 72 Sarilla 7.4 and 41bs over (\V. Kirk), 71 Nestorean 6.9 and lolbs over (Broadfield), 43 Hiki 6.7 and lOlbs over (Copestake). An exceedingly fine race, and very interesting from a spectator’s point of view, as the horses got well away together and the issue was really in doubt up to the last few yards, Ladylike and Taura fighting out a good, finish, with the judgo’s verdict in favor of tlio former by a short neck, with Hiiietitama who finished'very fast close up third. A protest was lodged by the owner of the third horse on accounj: of alleged interference by Taura, but the stewards, after hearing evidence, decided that although there was .just cause for complaint, yet in their opinion what bumping took place was purely accidental, and could not have been avoided. Time, 2min 13sec. On totalisator, £1192. Dividends, £4 6s and £1 2s.

FIRST AVELTER HANDICAP, of 40 sovs, second 5 sovs from stake. Minimum weight 8.7. Seven furlongs. 129 Mrs. Hennah’s b m Flower Girl, bv The Possible—Violet, 9.7' (AY. Kirk) 1 195 Air E. .T. AVilliams’ b g Te Raimi, 10.5 (D. Barron) ••• 2 122 Air. L. Afclntosh’s br ill Clieddite, 9.8 (Reidy) 3 Also started: 40 Santa Alarm 8.1 (S. Alakine). Once again the horses got away well ill lino, and liold together until just on entering the run for home, when Flower Girl was shaken up bv her rider, and won as she liked from To Raimi end Clieddite, who were divided by hair a length for second place. On totalisator. £536. Dividend, £2 13s.

MAIDEN SCURRY, of 40 sovs see ond horse 5 sovs. A\ eight 8 stone Four furlongs. 312 T. Butler’s br f Kirstv. Syrs. bv Svlvia Park—Clirissio (Deploy) ... ••• 1 152 A. -Clements’ br g Torona,

oyrs • - 195 J. T. Jamieson’s b g Sail Jose . 3 • Also started: 94 Columbine, 98 Cinders, 27 Afountain Gun. The winner got the best- of a fair start, .and led throughout, eventually winning t>as-

ily. Time, COlsec. On totalisator, £B7B. Dividends, £1 17s and £1 ss. FLYING HANDICAP, of 80 sovs, second horse 5 sovs. Six furlongs. 146 P. Dodge’s b m Lady Rohina, by Papakura—Somnus mare, syrs, 0.9 ... ... ... 1 ‘2Ol G. P. Donnelly’s br c Pearl Reef, 3yrs, 7.13 t 60 W. F. Sinclair’s b m Alula Alii, aged, 6.7 ... ... _+ Also started: 459 Linkless 7.13, 53 Ruanui 6.7 Lady Rohina, who had previously attracted tho attention of competent judges by her display in running into second place in the lrial Handicap, got away early in tlic race, and maintaining her lead won in hollow fashion from Pearl Reef and Alura Alii, whom the judge was unable to separate. Linkless, on whom a large amount of money was invested and of whom great things were expected, was unable to reach Hie leaders, and finished in fourth place. Time lmin 17sec. On totalisator, ,£989. Dividend, £6 Is.

FIRST HACK HANDICAP, of 40 sovs, second 5 sovs. One mile. 160 J. 11. Jamieson’s b g Alelton Hall, by Strowan —Minnie, aged, 8.1 (ICirk) ... ••• 202 J. B. Hollior’s cli g Glen

Afric, aged 7.9 ... 189 T. Niclioll’s b m Cinque, aged,

8.9 3 ATso started: 172 Stronniess 9.0, 119 Eonc 8.11, 124 Reay 7.10. Glen Afric showed out prominently for a furlong after a very straggling start, in which Reay was left about four or five lengths behind, going round the back Alelton Hall and Cinque moved up, and the former increased Ins advantage further on coming into the straight, and won by a length from Glen Afric, with Cinque third. Reay finished very fast, and had it not been for having to make up lost ground would have been very hard to beat.

TO-DAY’S WEIGHTS AND ACCEPTANCES. The following weights liavo been declared for to-day’s races:— FAREWELL HANDICAP, seven furlongs. fit. lb. Ladylike ... ... 9 0 Taura ... 8 8 Hinetitama ... 8 2 Melton Hall ... 7 10 Stromness .. 7. 4 Hiki ... 7 2 Hevwood ... ... 7 0 lteay ... 7 0 MAIDJliiN SCURRY HANDICAP, five furlongs St. lb. Spate ... 9 0 Stylish ... 8 12 Santa Mario ... 8 9 Erin ... 8 5 Paisano ... 8 4 Torona ... 8 3 San Jose ... .... § 3 Parikanapa ... 8 0 Cinders ... 7 13 Ortolan ... 7 13 Columbine ... 7 12 Ilby ... 7 12 Mountain Gun ... 7 10 SECOND WELTER HANDICAP, one mile. at. lb. Flower Girl ... 10 3 San Cruz ... 9 12 Cinque ... 9 o Stromness ... 9 o Nestorean ... 8 11 Glen Afric ... 8 10 Torona ... 8 7 Mahiti ... 8 7 SECOND COUNTY STAKES HANDICAP, one mile. 6t. lb. MaTangai ... ... 9 5 To Raliui ... 9 2 Melton Hall ... 7 13 Gladsmuir ... 7 12 Cinque ... 7 3 Sjiate ... 7 0 Glen Afric ... 6 10 Ileay ... 6 9 Columbine ... 6 7 SECOND HACK FLAT HANDICAP, six furlongs. 6t. lb. Flower Girl ... 9 6 The Squatter ... 9 0 Clieddite... ... S 7 Eono ... 8 2 Competition ... 7 12 Spate ... 8 Mura Alii... ... 7 8 Glen Afric ... 7 6 Toherangi ... 7 3 Ruanui ... 6 13 San Jose ... ... 6 12 Erin ... 6 12 Torona ... 6 11 Swordspeclt ... 6 7 Cinders ... 6 7 The following acceptances have been received:— SECOND HURDLES HANDICAP, one mile and a half. st. lb. To Uira ... ... 11 0 Cinque ... 10 9 Morpeth ... ... 10 2 To Raimi ... , ... 9 12 Local Option ... 9 5 MAKARAIvA HANDICAP, one mile. 6t, lb. Ladylike... ... 8 9 Taura ... 8 7 Sail Cruz ... ... 8 6 Hinetitama ... 8 1 Lady Rohina ... 7 13 Sarilla ... 7 12 Reservoir ... ... 7 10 Nestorean ... 7 6 WAIIvANAE HANDICAP. 5 furlongs cfc. lb. Marangai ... 9 4 Hinetitama 8 9 Pearl Reef 8 9 Sarilla 8 8 Linkless ... 8 7 Clieddite ... 8 6 Mura Alii 7 12 Cantata ... 7 10 Ivirsty 7 5