SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2240, 11 July 1908, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

THE TURF. GISBORNE RACING CLUB’S STEEPLECHASE MEETING. SECOND DAY. The Gisborne Racing Club concluded their Steeplechase nieoting.on the .Park, racecourse yesterday. TJiore was again n 'large crowd present, the special trains from town and tho train from Waikolnv boing well filled. The weather was cold and cloudy, but no rain fell, and those present thoroughly enjoyed thomsolves. Tho day’s racing was exceptionally good, and some lino jumping and exciting finishes woro witnessed. There wore no protests or serious accidents ot any kind, and tho stewards were not called upon to enquire into any suspicious running. Mr. G. Muitthewsou again" officiated as judgo, and gavo every satisfaction. The totalisator steward (Mr. W. O. Skeet) {Hit £"■3sl through the machine, making a total of £10,555 for the two days. The amount for tho corresponding two days last year was £11,220. which lea res a deficiency of £605. As against this 27 bookmakers’ licenses were issued at £ls each, making a total received from this source of £405. Mr. O’Connor, the starter, got his fields w.dll away, and tho secretary (Mr. M. G. Nasmith), and his assistant (Mr. Cogar) were most courteous and obliging in looking to tho com■forts of overyone. THE RACING. - Tho racing was full of interest, aiid in most cases tho form shown on the previous day was repeated in each of the events. Loch Jbync and Franklin were withdrawn from the Socond Hurdle race, leaving Reservoir to carry top weight. Oasis and Resefvo.r were mostly fancied, and it was generally thought Mr. Davidson’s norse would repeat liis success of Thursday, but the field no sooner settled down to work when Wliatakura took up the lead, and being nicely handled by Whitchouso, showed a clean pair of ihetLs to the rest of the field, and romped home an easy winner. Ton out of fourteen horses nominated stripped for the Maiden Hack Handicap. Hapulca, -Naydiuo; and Mistime wercy. all. fancied, and the event was a good betting race. As soon as tho barrier went up Hapuka took up tho lead, but Mistime got. ou terms at the turn for home, and coming dn good style, won rather easily. Mr. J. A. Caesar’s chestnut marc Sarilla. won the Wnikanae Handicap after a hard finish with Hinetitama, ajul the win was a. popular one. The To Hapam Steeplechase was a boil.over. Papatu was greatly fancied, andi.in ,tho absenco of Loch Fyne, Bullworth came in for a good deal of attention. Cinque, who starteal twite on Thursday, and had runlast in the Second Ilurdlo Race, was negiected, and her connections did not fancy her chance, but as a chapter of accidents cleared the field of all but Kapakapa, and Mr. J. Sisterton’s pair, Morpeth and Reay, Wilson was able to steer an opon course, and nursing his mount nicely, Ciuquo won under pressure by a length. The Second Hack Handicap was won dather. easily ;by Mistime, the Birkenhead filly thus winning both hack races. Aroha won tile Filial Steeplechase, and Douche fought out the finish for the farewell Handicap with White Lie and Si villa, winning rather easily by three parts of a length. The following are the results: SECOND HANDICAP HURDLES, of 70sovs, second horse lOsovs, third horse Osovs; two miles. L. Gelhor’s b. g. YVlratakura, by Lethe, 10.2 (Whitehouse) ... 1 W. S. Davidson’s eh. g. Reservoir, by Jet d’eau—Cartouche, 11.11 (J. Jones) ... ... ... 2 H. Catherall’s b. g. Oasis, by Jet

d’eau—Kio Rio, 10.1 (j. Hall) 3 Ako started : Cinque 9.5 and 41b over (W. AVilson). Reservoir was quickest on his feet, and led the way over the first hurdle from Whatkura, with Cinque bring-, ing up the rear. Along the Lick Wliatakura took charge, and at the ,turn into the straight was three clear •lengths ahead of the chestnut,- with Oasis and Cinque, running neck and neck six lengths away. YVhatakura led past the stand, and Cinque ran •into second {face for a time. Along the back AYhatakura still held command from Reservoir, and Cinque again dropped hack last, losing ground at the hurdles. This order was maintained into the straight and past the post, Wliatakura winning by two lengths from Reservoir, who was the same distance in front of Oasis. Time, Amin 3 3-ssec. On totalisator £340.

MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP, of ' lOsovs, second horse osovs; five fur-

longs. A. J. Lindsay’s b. m. Mistime, by Birkenhead—Miss Never, 9.12 (F. D. Jones) ... ..: 1 T. Cleary’s ch. m. Hapuka, by Te Hapuka—Quiltine, 9.2 (Oliver) 2 A. B. Newman’s b. g. Eiya, by Maliaki —Luna, 9.0 (Barron)... 3 C Also started: Munga Motio 9.10, Lady Ainslie 9.9, Navdiue 9.3, Lloyd’s 9.2, Baldos 9.2, Samvitch 9.0, Fidelia 9.0. .

From an excellent start Hapuka and Mistime showed out in front of the bunch, with Sanwitcli last. Hapnka increased her lead to a length and a-lialf on the back stretch, and closely followed by Mistime, drew well away" from tho field. Munga Motio boing the most prominent of the rest. Entering the straight Hapuka still had a. slight lead, but the Birkenhead mare put in a strong claim and won by a length and a-ba'.’f, with Eiya four lengths away third. Time, lmin 4 3-osec. On totalisator £919. YVAIKANAE HANDICAP, of GO sovs., second horse lOsovs; seven furlongs. J. A, Caesar’s ch. m. Sarilla, by Saracen —Camilla, 10.4 (Broadfield) ... ... ••• 1 G. C. Ormond’s ch. m. 'Hinetitama, by Hinewhata—Defiance, 11. (Murray) ••• ••• 2 F. S. Looinb’s br. g. Pluck, by Merriwee —Victoria Cross, 9.0 (F. D. Jones) . 3 Also started: Stylish 10.4, Phooka 9.4.

Phooka got slightly the worst oT the start, and Stylish showed the way for half-a-inilo at a great pace. Before coming to the straight Hinetitama and Sarilla improved their positions, and Pluck was also going well. Entering the straight Stylish fell back, beaten, leaving Hinetitama with tjie lead. Sarilla came up fast'on the outside, and an-exciting finish resulted in a half-length win for her, with Pluck threo parts of a length behind Hinetitama in third place. Phooka was Hast. Time, lmin 33sec, On tot-alisato-r £Bl7, TE HAPARA STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of lOOsovs, second horso lOsovs, third horse ssovs;

about 2J miles. H. Munu’s b. m. Cinque, by Saracen— Duadine, 10.2 (YV. Wilson) 1 J. (Sisterson’s b, g. Reay, by Strowan —Lady YVester, 9.7 (Mur-

ray) ... 2 J. Sistorsou’s br. g. Morpeth, by Crackshot —Lady Wester , 10.0 .(Barron) 3 Also started : Bulhvortli 10.10, Papatu 10.9, Ivapakapa 10.7, Crensot 10.3. Ail excellent start was effected, and Morpeth took up the running from Papatu and Bulhvortli, with Rcay and Crensot next, and Cinque and Ivapakapa a long way in the. rear. Crensot ran off at the first hurdle and retired, and Morpeth led from Papatu and Reay over the brush at tho stand. Bullworth made a faulty jump, and came down, hut his rider was unhurt. Papatu ran up to Morpetli before coming to the .richer, but struck heavily and came to grief, Tolling on his rider, J. Hall, who was rather, badly shaken and cut about the face. Along the hack the old Craclwhot.gelding still was in tho van with, Reay second and Cinque third, a longway in front of Kapakapa. Cinque came at the leader coming to tho last hurdle, and finishing with great dash, won bv two lengths from Rear, who again finished fast, and passed Morpeth in the straight by three lengths. Kapakapa was along way off. tliird. Time, fimin- 37JiJec. On totalisator £693, Morpeth and Bear were coupled on the sqachmo,

SECOND HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 40sovs, second horse Ssovs; .six fmiongs. A. J. Lindsay’s Mistime, by Birkenhead—Miss Never, 9.10 (F.

D. Jones) 1" AA'. H. Mobberloy’s b. g. YVnihukau, by Brookby, 9.3 (A, Julian) 2 D. Hepburn’s b. m. Nnydino, by San Romo—Duadino, 9.2 (Broad field) ... 3

Also started: Paisa no 10.5, Carron 10.3, Shanks 9.11, To Uku 9.3, Hapuka 9.2, Banker 9.2, Baldos 9.0, Lady Crispin 9.0. Mistimo and Lady Crispin woro. fractious at tho post, and considerably delayed tho start. AVhon tho barrier wont up Hapuka, AVailiekau,' and Carron went to tho front, with Mistime handy in fourth position ahead of tho others, To Uku bringing up tho rear. Canon got badly bumped round the bond, and Hapuka gavo way Mo YY r ui.hekau coming into the straight, with Naydiuo also making her way through tho field. At the distance, Mistimo camo fast oil tho inside, and finished.well, winning comfortably by a length and n-half from AVnihokau, with tho fast-finishing Naydiuo half a length away third, and Paisano, Hapuka, and Shanks close up. To Uku was last. Time, lmin 20sec. On totalisator £923. FINAL STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of GOsovs, second horse 10 sovs.; about 2 mMes. J. H. Allen’s b. g. Aroha, by Se-quel—-Miss Patriarch, ■ 10.2 (Allen) ... ... 1 A. McDonald’s ch. g. Baltic, by Crackshot—Ghiquitu, 10.5 (AA’lntehouso) ... .'... ... ... 2 R. Cooper’s b. g. Kuranui, by Penrose —.Miss Vera, 9.7 (McConnor) j ... 3 Scratched: Franklin 10.8. The three horses got away well on their mission, and Baltic took the lead by about live lengths on the back stretch from Aroha, who was a similar distance in front of Kuranui. This order was practically unchanged past the stand, when Kiiranni stumbled after clearing the second brush and dislodged her rider, who 'hung on while the horse went about twenty yards, before lie finally left the saddle. The jockey did not lose the reins, and remounted, setting off in hopeless pursuit of the leaders. Baltic ran very wide at the turn pa6t the stand, and Aroha keeping close took the lead over the richer and round the back. Jumping well, the bay mare gradually 'increased her lead and eventually won with the greatest ease by nearly half the length of the straight from Baltic. Kuranui’s rider received an ovation on returning to scale. Time, 3min 59 sec. On tho totalisator £209. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of GOsovs, second horse lOsovs; one mile. A\ r . S. Davidson’s eh. in. Douche, bv Jet d’eau —Cartouche, 10.13 (F. D. Jones) 1 J. Gelbor’s blk. ni. YY’hito Lie, by Merriwee —Fib, 10.5 (YVhitchouse) ...... 2 J. 'A. Caesar’s ch. in. Sarilla, by

Saracen—Camilla, 10.4 (F. Porter) . . • ...;

Also started : llinotitama 11.5, To Arai 10.2, Sail Jose 9.11, Oasis 9.9, Phooka 9,3, Cyrettus 9.0, The Stripper 9.0. t . . The Stripper played up a good deal at the barrier, and gavo tho starter a good deal of trouble. AYlien tho horses got • away they were closely bunched together on the rails, and a lot of bumping took place. Douche and AYliito Lie were the first to show out, followed by San Jose and Sarilla, with tho rest bunched. At the back San Jose rail up and led from YVliito Lie and Douche, with Sarilla and To Arai next. They ran liko this round the bend into the straight, when AYhite Lie, Douche, and San Jose wore running abreast just ahead of Sarilla. The chestnut mare, although carrying a stiff burden, had tho measuro of her opponents, and won by three parts of a length from White Lie, after a, good race. Sarilla came with a great .rattle, but could only got third, a length ahead of San Jose. Time, lmin 48Jsec. On toalisator £1390.

Tlie following were tho successful jockeys at the meeting:—F. D. Jones 3 wins, F. Porter 2, J. H. Allen 2, J. YVhitehouse-2,; W. YY’ileon 1, J. Jones 1, G.' Murray 1, YY. O’Brien 1, AV. Broadfield 1. The following are . the amounts won by tlie- different owners throughout the meeting:—YV. S. Davidson £lls, E. J. Harris £IOO, J. H. Allen £IOO, H. Mu nil £95, I. Gilhor £BO, A. J. Lindsay £75, G. C. Ormond £6O, J. A. Caesar £SO, L. Furr £SO, J. Clark £35, T. Butler £35, J. Sisterson £2O, P. Turnbull £lO, H. Horsefield £lO, It, Cooper £lO, A. McDonald £lO, G. B. Oman £5, H. Catherall £5, T, Cleary £5, AY. H. Mobberley £5. •

■ GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. [Press Association.] CHRISTCHURCH, July 10, Dusky Morn was scratched for the Winter Cup at 1 p.m. to-day. FOOTBALL. THE ANGLO-WELSH TOUR. THE WANGANUI. MATCH. [Press Association.] WANGANUI,, July 10. The weather to-night is fine, and the prospects for to-morrow’s match being played under favorable circumstances are good. Much interest is being taken m the struggle, and a large liumbcl- of visitors arc already in town. The following British team lias been Selected: Dyke. Gibbs, Tuan Jones] Pdnty Jones, Williams, Laxon, Davey, Harding, Dibble, R. Morgan, Down, Hind, Archer, YVilliams, and Thomas. A FORCEFUL UNION. 27 PLAYERS SUSPENDED. [Press Association.] INVERCARGILL,. July 10. At a meeting of tho Rugby-Union to-night, 27 players, members of the Pirates and Britannia clubs, who refused to play in-the bad weather last YVednesday, were suspended for the season. The suspended placers include Hughes and Hamilton, the Now Zealand representatives, who wore irobable members of tho Neiy Zeaand team, to meet the British in the next test 'match.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO RULES,

[Press. Association.] YVELLINGTON, July 10.. Tho New Zealand Rugby Union last night considered a recommendation sent in for an alteration of the rules by the Referees’ Associations of Canterbury, Marlborough, and Taranaki Unions, and rejected, nearly the whole of them. Practically tlie only amendment favored.in the direction of- removing obstructions that now disfigure the game was that a knock-on shall not' be counted if tlie player recovers bcl'oro tho ball touches the aground. Tho only alteration in tho line-out rule tlie Union would consent to was that the ball must be thrown in five yards. The Referees’ Associations sent in a long list of suggestions, but all those of any consequence were rejected, and as far as the-New Zealand Union, is concerned tlioro will evidently be no improvment in the rules worth speaking of. All the old rules in tlie game involving delay, waste of time, and obstruction still remain, with the small exception mentioned above.

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AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

United Press Association, Copyright (Received July 10, 11.55 p.m.)

SYDNEY, July 10.

The open golf championship of Australia, four rounds of 18 holes, has been commenced. Pearce (Tasmania) won tho first round in 75. Duncan (Now Zealand) was next with 76.' The scores of the.other New Zealanders were: Bid well 83, Tareha 86, and Handyaide 93. The green was heavy after last night’s rain,

ATHLETICS. THE OLYMPIAN ATHLETES. United Press Association. Copyright • f LONDON, July 9. In response to Lord Dosbprough’s appeal through the “Daily. Mail,’’ the public in a week subscribed .012,000 t„ entertain tho Olympian athletes, whom tho Government are also banquoting. CRICKET. AN UNGENEROUS RESOLUTION. United Press Association. Copyright LONDON, July 9. Mr. F. Stanley Jackson, in a. letter to tho . “Times, '’ says tho Advisory Hoard’s resolution was needlessly curt not to say ungenerous. It seems as if the Board was either misled or unduly hurried in its conclusion. Because Australians were tillable to take part in a triangular contest surely tint was not sufficient cause for them to bo peremptorily told they must either join in the tournament or stay at home. Ho earnestly pleaded for harmonious feoling essential to international cricket, and advised the withdrawal of the Board’s resolution and an acknowledgement tint a mistake had been committed. He hoped tho counties would extend'd cordial invitation on tho old lines without new conditions for a visit next year. •It was certain an Australian team would be heartily and generously welcomed. ~ , OXFORD BEATS GAM;)Rf.DGE. United Press Association. Copyright LONDON...JuIy 9. In tlio Oxford-Crtiiibru Igc cricket match tho former .won by two wickets. ■ ■