SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Gisborne Times, Volume LXI, Issue 9846, 27 October 1924, Page 6

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

TURF.

RAGING FIXTURES.

Oct. 21— Wellington R.C3. Oct. 30 and Nov. I—P.B. Turf Cluu

WELLINGTON RACES'.

MUSKETOON WINS 810 RACE.

A NARROW VICTORY

WELLINGTON. Oct. 2a. } Tho Wellington Racing Clubs spring meeting open'cd to-day in .showery weather. lire trac.v va heavy and the attendance fair, the totalisator handled £45,3m>, compai■cd with £4S,BSS last ypai. Following are the results : Taita Handicap.—ltunnymcdc (C. Reed) 1. Standard 2j Authome 3. Also ran: Swift, Grand National, Beacon Light, Inoe, Bermthia, and Motion. Aon by two lengths, t end a-half lengths between second and third. Time: lmin 4*sec. Wainui Handicap—Quest (C. Reed) 1, Oarpcnticr 2, Happy Days 3. Also ran: Soliform, Haigina, Comical, Prmtemps, Llack Ilona lei, ll or, llouox; Olantiliu, Kiltauv, uiantkiller, Stream and Alt. Marta. Aon by three-quarteis of a length, v. itli a length ai?d a-half between second and third. Time: lmin 4/Jsco. . ItimutaJca Handicap—Kuhio (L. Reed) 1, Tinchari 2 Pronto 3. Also ran: Kilccit, Clar-mby . Master Black. Glimpse, B'azzhng .night. Bon Homme, CVishna, AH Go d, Quiescent, Ala Boughal, Matin Bc l Glueiaent Bright Eves, Agitato, feottano, 1 m ; L ache, Sir" Moment, Importer and lxkiiua. Won by two lengths. lime: lmin 33ksec. Welliuntoli Racing Club Handicap. —Musketoon (W. Ryan) 1, Gold Light 2, Diamond Ring 3. r Also ran: Bonncttcv, Entliusia-sm, Moi i x iJcij 7 Sunart, Palestrina, Stork, Bumptious, Wivetea, Vindictive, ivalakau and ’.Dominant. Wore by a nose; six lengths between second and tniru. Time: 2min 28isee. rr _ , The Shorts. —Fircstick (H. Burns) 1. Ecuador 2, Santonio 3. Also ran: Royal Divorce, Pcneus, Rcremoana, Motley, Civilform, Arcs, Last Crust, Zouave, and Subjection. ■ Woil by a length; a head lytween second arAL third. Time: lmin 1/Jssc. Wellesley Stakes. —Lauy Cavendish (J. Barry) 1, Pather O’Flynn 2, Haiti 3. Also- ran: The Thorn Hy-inost-rnson, Gyrene, Aictory imml, Bank Draft, Tioga Oreiim and SlurIcy. Won bv two and a-hslf lcngtus, with half a head between second and third. Time: lmin B' f see. First Hurdles. —Brigadier Bill (L. G. Morris) 1, Koauau Sir Wai 3. Also ran: Santiago, Miss Mickey, Afilita ire, Hvrax, Demand and Kyoto. Won by two lengths, with two and a-lmlf lengths between second aind third. Time: 3ir.au Sllscc. Lyoto was fourth. October Handicap.—Treadwell (C. Parkinson) 1, "W ildernes-s 2, Ha-11 Mark 3. Also ran: Rehutr.i, Gardenia, Degage, Ilka Benmure, Lake I'm, Laughing Stock Dubious, Rica Prize, The Tank. Salami’s, Drawbridge, Star Shell, Lipsol, Pleasant Surprise and Willow W ai. I\ or. bj a i 1 ore; a length between' second and third. Time: lmin ISscc.—P.A.

N.Z. COUNTRY RACING GLEBS

REPRESENTATION AT RACING

CONFERENCE.

WELLINGTON, Oct. 25. At a meeting of the executive of the New Zealand Country Racing Clubs, called specially to consider the proposals from affiliate cl clubs rclative to suggesting changes in the constitution of the New Zealand Racing Conference, as affecting the representation of racing clubs at the annual eonfereriee held in July each year, a large number of replies have beeii received from dubs which have resolved to support the proposal of the Voodville Club, with some amendments limiting the total group of representat ires of district clubs to providing for the representation oi suburban clubs outside oi district clubs in special cases. The basis ot tho suggested allocation oi representation is on racing days as against stakes on the . totalisator turnover. Messrs. Jewell and Lyon wove appointed a sub-committee to present the views of the executive to a special committee of the Racing Ocrjfcrencc, and this was dona. It was resolved to telegraph to the Prime Minister and leader of the Opposition. expressing appreciation or their action*in regard to passing the Gaming Bill. Air.'Massey was thanked specially for his efforts to honor the promises made to the Country Racing Chibs’ Association in the past. It was further resolved to telegraph to the leader of the Labor party, asking that those associated in opposition might consider tho Bill as one of long promise, promoted originally by the. association! in tlie interest of country clubs, to which the 8.1 l would supply a measure of justice.—P.A.

TROTTING AND PACIN'*} EXHIBL-

T-lON RACES

AUCKLAND, Oct. 26. Exhibition races for prizes of £IOO resulted as follows : Trotting.—Lord Roberts (limit) J, "Style (24yds Mid) 2, Golden Gate (limit) 3.’ Won by ore and' a-haif length". Time: 5 min 3scc. Pa "in g.—3 f a n-o’ -W a r (1. LSy dsl >1 id) 1, Goldman (48yds) 2, Pit-area (48yds) it. Won by a bead., with a neck between second and third. Time: 4mm Slscc. —Press Assn.

TRACK NOTES

(By “Cynic.”)

There- wore large attendances on the local tracks during the week-end, and all fast work was done on the- inside grass. Heather Sprig was first on the scene-, his mission being 5 furlongs which he ran in 1.3, going very last in the early stages. Vcl tore comfortably heat Mar.it PaDgo at the end of six furlongs, run in 1.17 2-oths. _ . So. ngfroid accounted for White Hone, running seven furlongs ,;r.' 1.33. Pita pleased better than Sempiicc, running six furlongs in 1.19. Ma-ngatoetoc, Merchant and Highway ran five- furlongs in 1.4. They went from a moving start and carried plenty of weight. They finished practically in a line. demagogue’s task was a working gallop alone. Ho is coming back. Nanay Leo, Hinctapora and Silver -Strido finished i n that order, running five furlongs in 1.4. _ Silver Stride had the worst of the weights. Jovial pleased more than: Call Boy, running seven furlongs in 1.33 very easily-. . General Carrington was not extended, half-pace on the plough being bis portion. Lord Muskerrv also preferred steady work or.' the plough. He mo red a trifle short. .. . _ Blue <Tay finished in front of IS Sonor over si:-: furlongs'in 1.17 3-otbs. The, latter did all the work -in the early part,of the gallop and c-arr.cd a 'leal more weight. porete, Tolcn and .Qymoelmc finished in that order over four furlongs from a moving start, doing the. disre.net- in 50 3-dsgc. Perots was not heavily burdened. Chosen ran along hy horselt. She was carrying a good weight and was pot out for time. Startle-did -steady ’work on the plough, her rider having a. hard task to keep her slow. , Polvpl'emus did steady work on the plough. Crists alcd doing her work or. the samo track.

Polydamus „ and Jubilee did steady work on the plough and are both doing well. Gold Dot and; D'utchie were not extended 1 . They have done very little since arriving here. 0 . Kata Kehua and Whispering Sam covered a mile in 1.48. They were carying good weights. Whispering Sam could not make much impression in the early stages, hut eventually outstayed his opponent. AVaioeka Jack, and ICilroo were companions over five furlongs, which they encompassed in 1.3 2-sths from a fly r ing start. . 'Wliai Korcro and Buka ran five furlongs in 1.4 2-othy both going well throughout and nothing in it at the finish. . , Rowley’s task was twice round at half-pace on the plough. - . Ginger Mick, Mali in. and Leviathan finished! in that order while running six furlongs in 1.20. Ginger Mick went easily right through. Ma-hia finished with the saddle under lus flanks, so he put up a fair performance in beating Leviathan. The Finland —Wairakau mare canvtered and trotted twice on the plough.

GLOAMING’S PARADE ON CUP

DAY

MELBOURNE, Oct. 25. The V.li.C. yesterday decided to consult Mr. Greenwood with a. view to Gloaming parading on Cup Day. U.P.A.

MOONEE VALLEY RACES

NIGHT PATROL WINS W T . S. COX

PLATE.

(Received Oet. 26, 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Oct. 26. At the Moonee Valley races the results were: W. S. Cox Plate.—Night Patrol (G. Young) 1, Whittier 2, Pomades 3. Seven started. The Hawk made the early running, but was soon displaced by Night Patrol who remained in front and won by three-quarters of a length. The Hawk finished fourth. Time: lmin 591 see.

. Moonee Valley Cup.—Stand-by 1, Accr.rak 2, Vnliarak 3. Fourteen started. Von by half a length. Time 2min 27sec.

Dunclonald W 7 alter Handicap.—Pluto 1, Chickling 2, The Martyr 3. Twenty started. Won by a head. Time: lmin 13rlsec. —U.P.A.

EXHIBITION GALLOP BY GLOAMING.

OVATION BY CROWD

•(Received’ Oet. 28, 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE. Oc-t. 26. Gloaming paraded in the bird-cage and after the W 7. S. Cox Plate galloped five and a-quarter furlongs in lmin olsec, doing the first four in 50-cc. He was loudlv cheered.— U.P.A.

CYCLING

TWENTY MILU AMATEUR ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP RACE.

Under practically the same weather conditions that favored the professional race on Thursday, the twenty mile amateur championship race under the an.voices of the Gisborne Amateur Athletic and Harrier Club waheld on Saturday. The day was not all that could have been wished from a racing point of ,;ew, as a strong nor’ wester headed the eve-ids out to Vailiirere turn I but tlioy had. the practical! lv all the wav home.

Quito a number of enthusiasts gathered at McLean Street to see the stark Eight competitors lined up, all the entrants starting but E. J. Baley. The field stuck fairly well together from the start, Herbert practically making the pace ail through the race. Just as they reached Hexton, Boyle, who, up to this had been riding well, fell on a- bad piece of road. Nothing daunted, howere, he re-mounted and sprinting, overtook the others. The home turn was reached in 29min lOsec, Algie ancl Douglas leading. It was then that tho real race began, the he’d spreading out. and the pace becoming much warmer. There was little doubt from this point onwards as to the result, for the race developed into a fignt between the three first men, Herbert, Algie and Goldsmith, the ruck of the liefd being left far behind. At Bell’s orchard corner the order of the three loaders was unchango

Goldsmith was a great surprise to the fans, for though it was thought lie would stick the distance, lie was rot given much hope of being placed. Therefore, excitement was intense when it was seen that this intrepid rider was in the first three. At one time near home lie was even leading by some yards, but- near the ‘straight’ Herbert 'and Algie overhauled him, and rode past the winning post in that order. Quite a large crowd were in attendance at the finish, arid the winner, Herbert, received an ovation. The three placed men were followed by Bishop, Sutton, Douglas and Boyle. The winner’s riding time was 57min 46 4-ssc-c. The sealed handicap was won by Bishop, his handicap being IGOsec. Algie. the second man, won Mr A. Sutton’s trophy of a pair of racing wheels, for the first ‘Speed King' home.