SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2116, 15 February 1908, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

POVERIY MY TURF CLUB. ANN I AL -MEETING. SECOND DAY. the Poverty .Bay Turf Club s annual race meeting was concluded yesterday. Iho ai ieiulauee w as, good, and the ave.(tiler was perieet lor racing (ip to -.1.30 p.m., when light showers fell. Some very good racing was witnessed, and some close finishes boro testimony to the accuracy of the handicapping. the bookmakers were again m evidence, and appeared to be prospering. The \ ir.a String Band -played a number of selections on the lawn. The officials all worked energetically together, and everything went oil satisfactorily. Themeeting was in every way very successful. there being no protest of any description. Tile totnlisntor investments for the tiny were .1*7315, as against £7105 for the second day of last year, an increase of £153. The deficiency for the two days, not counting the bookmakers’ fees, amounted to £IOO9. The following are the results: (Stewards’ Handicap, of 70 sovs; second horse 10 sovs.—7 furlongs. Mr. G. P. Donnelly's br f Clirv-

sophrase. 0.12 (Rae) 1 Mr. P. Dodge's Lad'- Rohina, 5.2 2 Mr. C. J. Parker’s Erin, 7.7 3 The onlv starters.

From an even start all kept together along the hack, each running well. Before reaching the turn Clirysophrase was seen to forge a little (head, and she steadily increased the advantage. Lady Rohina was next, with Erin last. ’ Chrysophrase entered the straight- with a commanding lead, and won eas.dv by -three lengths from Lady Rohina. Time, l min 32 2-fxsec. Second Hurdle Handicap, of 00 soys; second horse 10 sovs.- —I V miles (over six llights of hurdles). Mr. J. Clirk’s br g Kaipetipeti. 13.12 (J. Hall) 1 Mr. E. J. Williams’ To Raimi. 10.10 2 Mr. \Y. Hume's Matakokiri, 10.9 3 Also started: -Reservoir and - No Shot. Reservoir got the best of the start, and for the first part of the distance was responsible for the pace, but at the first hurdle he fell right over, and his rider (J. Jones) had a very narrow escape. At the same hurdle No Shot ran off, and then returned to essay the jump. He then followed the others a long distance behind. Passing the stand Kaipetipeti and To Raimi were racing neck and neck, with Matakokiri some distance in the rear. The position remained miiltered along the back stretch, -but before reaching the turn To Raimi managed to shake oil bis opponent, but lie lost a lot of ground at the second to last hurdle, and Kaipetipeti came on nicely and won in a ealiter. Matakokiri_ being a long wayoff. Time, 2min 57 3-3 sec. Second Hick Flat Handicap, of -50 sovs; second horse 10 sovs.—7 furlongs. Mr. M. Johnson’s eh g Dan Leno, 8.4 (Davis) 1 Mr. R. Smyth’s Shanks, 7.(5: 2 F. E. Loomb’s Pluck, 7.0 -. 3 Also started: Soultite, Spate, r>a mist ream, Reay, Glen Afric, and Earmark. From the start, Spate led the field by a length and a half for a short distance, but Glen Afric caught- up ind assumed command, -but his stay there was brief. The Stripper ran well towards the leaders, blit at the back Dan Leno came steadily to the fore and showed the way. Spate dropping back. Dan Leno won easily from Shanks, with Pluck half a length behind in third position, time, lmin 32 2-sscc. Sunderland Stakes -Handicap, of to sovs; second horse 10 sovs. ■} mile. Mr. H. Denton’s b g Monligo, $.13 (Davis) ••••• 1 Mr G. P. Donnelly’s Lenuku, 7.12 2 Mr. J. Clark’s Black Reynard, 8.12 3 Also started: Contender, Ladylike. Douche., and Hinetitama. Douche jumped -ahead at the start, followed bv -Black Reynard and Hinefitatna. Mon tiger and Ucnuku lying last. (Round the back Monti go gradually gained in position, and Douche dropped back, and Hinetitama led the field, which c-ame round the bend almost ill -a- lino. Mont!go was next in front, and withstanding a determined challenge by Uemiku, won by i head, Black Reynard securing hied honors. Time, lmin 4osec. Maiden -Scurry, of 50 sovs; second horse 10 sovs.- —5 furlongs. Mr. M. G. Nasmith’s b g Auldearn, 8.0 (T. Jones) 1 Mr. W. C. Walsh’s Munga Motio, Mr * C. J. Parker’s Lady Ainslie, 9.0 3 Also started; Spun Yarn, Pumpkin, Torona, Ortolan, Awanui. Auldearn led off from the start, and won all the way ,Munga Motio challenged passing the stand, but lost the race by a nose. Lady Amslle, a couple of lengths behind, got .bird place- Time, lmin osec. jecond County Stakes, of 50 sovs; second horse 10 sovs. -1 mile. Mr. T. Green’s b g Waimaori,

0.9 (Rae) i .Ur. H. Denton’s Montigo, r0.x0... - Mr. J. Sisterson’s Re.iy, 7.8 .••••• 3 Also started : Sarilla, ’lo Aral, usan Cruz, and Creeping Jane There was some delay at the stait’no- -post. AYaimaori got in front, coflowed -by Te Aral, Sarilla, and ilontigo iii that order. -S in Cruz got away last. At tho back Waimaori .iicreased his lead to four lengths, i his order was maintained until the iiend came to he negotiated, when Montigo made a strong effort tp catch the leader, but could only secure second place. Reay got into third position, with Sarilla tying fourth. San Cruz was last all the wav. AYon easily by about lout .eiigths. Time, lmin 45 2-osec. Publicans’ Purse Handicap, ot od sovs; second horse 10 sovs. —o uirlongs, ’ , , Mr. AY. J, Barleyinans br m laiiii.ii, 8-3 (Dceley)., ~ Mr. H. I,ouglier, s Vlurang u, S-U - Ur L. Mclntosh’s Cheddite, 8.0... 3 Also started: Contender, Lady Crispin, and Cantata. Marangai and Turin a headed tho field from the harrier, and ran togather -.ill the way. Cheddite was in Third nlaee. Coming into the stung it two leadeis drew away from the others, and Tarina passed the judge * box a nose ahead ot Marangai, lime, lmin 44sec. - Farewell Handicap, ol CO sovs. i furlongs. Air P. Dodge’s b m Luly llohuni, 8.3 (McLeod) „ Air J. A. Caesars Sarilla, 8.0._..... - Mr' (I B. Oman’s Paisa no, b.i.... o " Also started: Ladylike, Dan Leno. Saudstream, ami Shanks. Lady Rohina led off from the stait ,„d won ill the way. fell auks had second »1 ice round the back, but he dropped behind, and Sarilla ga'ned a .rood second, with Paisano close up Third. Time, liuin 33:;cc.

WANUANIM WEIGH'I S. Press Association. HAWERA, Fell. 14. Tho following weights have been declared by Air!. Morse for the Wanganui Cup meeting: , 0 , Flying Handicap: Gold Ciest 9.4, Full^Kate and Multifid 8.8, Mann ok Italia rat 8.3. All Red < .13, at. Cl aimer and Alotoa 7 12, KitchenSi and Auratus 7.40, Splendid Idea 7.7, Kaironia, Helen Loitland 7.7, The Stake and Swimming Belt •7 fi Cvrene 6.12, Gold Thread 6.11, Kaihau and Rangipapa 0.10 To.tuhi 69, jvareraoa 6.8, Monanu C.i. Wanganui Cup: Zimmerman -> *, Master Delaval 8.13, JUnmpJ 8.10 Maniueite 8.8, Frisco 8.6, Gold Ciest 8.5, Moloch 7.13, The Lark, Luigi--7 6 Rifle Maid and Grand Slanw.o, rpoana, and Armistice V. 12, Waitapu The Rand 7.3, Nova, Pohutu and Bourrascjue 6.10, Signor Saga 6.9, Uhlando 6.8, King’s Lynn and Kuiaivaka 6.7,

DUNEDIN ACCEPTAXCES. Press Association. DUNEDIN, Fob. 14. The following acceptances have been received for the first day of tfio Dunedin Jockey Club’s autumn meeting:— Autumn Hurdles Handicap, of 100 sovs, 1J miles.—Tirol© 11.8, Royal Shell 10.9, Soutb Star 9.13, Grandstand 9.13, Storm 9.9, Stormont 9.4, Pacific 9.3, Leonardo 9.0, Toney 9.0. Gludbrook Hack Handicap, of 110 sovs, ti furlongs.—-llnrita 5.5, Octavo 7.12. Cufiosettii. 7.9, Flavour 7.9, .Rille .Range 7.9, Onjorb 7d>, Hclianthus 7.5, Ronnldshny 7.3, Bekwell 7.3, Pretty Nell 7.3, - (Salaam 7.2. G-ro.svenor 7.9. Dunedin Cup, oT 400 sovs, 11 miles. Lapland $.12, Clanchattan 8.9, Jack Aslioro 5.2, Arnuunonto 7.11. Not us 7.10, -Speculate 7.9, Red and Black 7.5, Hilarity 7.4. Stewards’ Welter Handicap, of 100 sovs, 7 furlongs.—The Seer 9.0, Armameiito 8.11, Specula to 8.9, Blythemaid 5.9, Sam AVellor 8.7, Thunderer $.5, Casque 8.5, Lurosonio S.-i, Southern Cross 8.4, Sir Porcival $.2, Postcard S.O. Berwick Hack Handicap, of 100 sovs, 5 furlongs.—Persuader 9.9. Curiosettia 9.0, Suttee $.13, Spinning Flight- 8.11, Pretty Face $.lO, Miss Gal $.lO, Cerise and Blue 5.9, Ronaklshay s.s, Gyp,sobol $.7, Mythical S.O, Nancy Stair $.5, Lacey $.3, Lady Do Yore 8.4, lame Star 5.2, Kaikomako 5.2, Erskine S.O, Do Portland S.O, Chameleon S.O, Zioness S.O. Lady Orizorn S.O, Demure S.O, British Peer 8.0, The Brat S.O. Publicans’ Purse, of 200 sovs, six furlongs.—Potrovim 9.11, Do Witte 8.11, Apollodoris 8.4, All Guns 7.11, St. Denis 7.10, Replete 7.10, Imaginary 7.9, Sea- King 7 7, Zetland 7.4, lleliantiius 6.10. Pretty Noll 6.7. Champagne Stakes ,of 250 sovs, six furlongs.—Fleet foot 9.7, Sir Artegal 9.1, Husbandman $.lO, Sacha 8.10, Baniforin $.lO, My Lawyer 8.10, and Rainmaker 8.10.

Trial Plate, of 60 sovs, six furlongs. —Restless 5.7, Lord Kasliet 5.7, Cooee 8.4. Step-.iside 8.4, Octavo 8.4. Pret tv Face 8.4, Lone Star 8.4, Steplink 8.4. Brown Bell 8.4, Linda 8.4. Mango Nell 7 11, Tea Clip 7.11, Pretty Nell 7.11. A SPEEDY SPIN. United Press Association—CopyrightMELBOURNE. Feb.' 14. On the Caulfield track Scotland.cove red a remarkable five furlongs in lmin 1 [fiec.