SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Gisborne Times, Volume LXI, Issue 9847, 28 October 1924, Page 7

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

TURF. RACING FIXTURES. . Oct. 30 and Nov. I—P.B.1 —P.B. Turf Club. WELLINGTON RACES. GOLD LIGHT _ WINS CHAMPION PLATE'. . , HYP AX 'TAIifSTHE HURDLES. WELLINGTON, Oct. 27. The weather was beautifully fine for the second day. of the AYcllington Racing Club's spring meeting. There was a. large attendance and the trade was in good order. The totalise tor handled 1 £73,885. The total for the meeting was £119,220, compared with £1i12,475 last year. Following are the results: Spring Trial. —Agitato (J. Barry) 1, Dazzling Light 2, Alegalo 3. Also ran: Importer. Rich Prize, Dubious, Winch, Tikima, Relic, Drawbridge, Id-ano, Pronto, Black Rock, Haze, Star Shell, Pleasant Surprise, Calm Sea and Kilmint. Won by half a length ; a length and a-half between second l and third. Time: lmin 39:1 sec. Alegalo finished second hut the rider, W. S. Bagby was found guilty of interference- with Dazzling Light and the placing was reversed. The money was paid out on Alegalo ana not on Dazzling'Light. Te.rnrua Handicap. Bonlioinme (J. Barry) 1, Quiescent- 2, Master Black 3. Also ran: Brigadier .Bill, Ivilceit, Vindictive, Gluement, Crislirja, All Gold, Dominant, Bon Marche, and Panache. Won by half a length, with a length between second and third. Time: Tin in 44$sec. Second Hurdles. —llyrax (P. AlcBreaty) 1, Sir Wai 2 Miss Mickey 3. Also ran: Koau-au, Pantler. Demand, and Elmbrz. Won by a length, with six lentlis between second and third. Time: 2min 453-sec. - ... Roseneath Han dica-p’.—Runnymode (CL Reed - ) 1, Vietorv Bond 2, Standard 3. Also ran: Father O’Flynn, The Thorn-, Anthonie, Gyrene, Hymestrason, Grand National, Orenm, and Motion. Won- by two lengths; jialf a length between second and third. Time: lmin 2sec. Pearce Memorial. —Inferno (J. Barry) 1; Happy Days and ImperialSpark, a dead beat, 2. Also ran: Merry Day, Quest, Suggestion, Diamond Ring, Printemps, Ares, Cnrpentier, Little- River, Kuhio and Waetea. Won by a neck. Time: lmiii- 43-isec. Champion Plate. —Gold Light (F. "Waddell) 1, Erthusiasm 2 Tarlcton 3. Also ran : Musketoon, Black Ronald and Roval Divorce. Won by a length; half'a length between second and third. Time: 2mm' 12sec. Nainai Handicap—Reremonha (R. Reed) 1, Tukia 2, Civilform 3. Also ran: Alartian bliss, Master Sandstone, Santonio, Alotley, Eirestic-k, Last Crust, Lady Fingers, Fool’s Paradise, Lava and Wilderness. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time: lmin 131see. ~ Ruahinc Handicap.—llka (O. Reed) 1 Ruby Ring 2, Gardant 3. Also ran: Piquant, Rehutai, Tinohari, Subjection, Hal! Mark, Treadwell, ALa Bon glial, Lake Urn, Laughing Stock, Matin Bell, Woetn, Drawbridge, Gold Dollar, M Mow M ai. Won by a length; half a length between second and third. Time : lmin 13’rscc. —Press Assn.-

WAVERLEY RACES,

NUKUAIAI WINS THE CUP

WANGANUI, Oct. 27. The Waverley races were held today in fine weather, with a good attendance. The track was in fair order. The totalisator handled £24,403 against £2-8,267 last Labor Day. Following are the results: Morton Memorial.—Shuteye (J. Dombroski) 1. Close Eire 2, Merry Ann 3. Also ran: Pomihoiho, Camp Arm (fell). Pikimai, Taitaiata, EiP thuse, Surpass and Hallownoon. Won by eight lengths ; two lengths between second and third. Time: lmin ldsec. Brewer Handicap.—Big Push (T. Tito) 1, Lady Bentinc-k 2, Avola 3. Also ran: Rational, Civility, Gaillard, Ivai’eao, Mangawhero and Thunderclap. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time:' lmin 15 2,-osee. Handicap Hack Hurdles. —Gold Peak (W. Avres) 1, Veloc-iform 2, Rajput 3. Also ran: Price, Akhar, Lore! Form by, and Craigowan. Won by twelve lengths; four lengths between second and third. Time: 2min oisec. Wilson Hack Welter Stakes. —Bonogne (L. A. Pine) 1, Carnbee 2, Opa 3. Also ran: Arscne Lupin, Taitaiata, All Wind and Merry Ann. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time: linin' 32sec.

Waverley Cup.—Nukumai (H. Alexander) 1. Bitters 2, The Banker 3. Also ran : ’ Miiraahi,- Black Cruiser, Euchre, Passiu’ Through, Mangawhero, Ruatara, Empyrean' and Sir Pam. Won by a head ; half a length between second and third. Time: 2min ].3sec.

Flying Handicap.—SoTferange (R. Flower) 1, Roburitc 2, Wee Sandy 3. Also ran: ’ Sunny Vale, Mairehu, En> pi re Camp. Won by half a head, with a length and a-half between __ second and third. Time: lmin 15 3-osec. Moumahaki Stakes. —Shining Armour (Potter) 1, Opa 2, Glengariff 3. Also ran: Mountain Ore, Bonifant, and Hcraimi. Won by half a length. Time: lmin 44 3-osec.

Jackson Hack Handicap.—The Lamb (R. Flower) 1, Troilus 2, Siaosi 3. Also ran: Muria, Carnbee, Lu Sylvia, Bor.ideer, Lisogne,, Utah. Lupass, Captain Gazelev, Luarne, Vuelta and Lady Hamua. Won by a. length and a-half, with half a length between second and third. Tim;e: lmin 422--osce.

S. Anderson, rider of Carnbee in the Wilson Hack Welter, was suspended for a month for crossing.—P.A.

WAIPAWA RACES

ARCH SALUTE WINS COUNTY HANDICAP

NAPIER, Oct. 27. The Wai paw a County Racing Club’s annual meeting was held to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance. The totalisator handled £l3,o76,'against £9672 last year. Following are the results:Maiden- Handicap.—Copper Nob (Doslandes) -1/ The Strand 2, Coot 3. Also ran : Martomv, Rakaupapanigo, Mountain Lass, Logic, Crown Lady, and Penman. Won by a length; two lengths between second ar.-d third. Time : lmin 2 2-ssec.. . • Junipers’ Flat. —Good Mark (C. Holmes) 1, Merry Bells 2, Woden 3. Also ran: Soliel d’Or, Suspicions, Rebuff. Pavilion. Won by a long neck; eight lengths between second and third. Time: 2min 14 l-ssec,

Waipawa County Handicap. —Arch ‘Salute (0; France) 1, Blissfulness 2, Crown Gem 3. Also ran: Battle Knight, Theic and Matareka. Won hv half a length each way. Time: linin 44 l-s?ec. ~ •

Welter Hack' Handicap.—Velvet King (O. Holmes) 1, Pole Star 2, Tongatotoa 3. Also ran: Wharitj, Sonn'v Boy. Martona, Dean Forest, and The Strang. Won by a head; half a length between second and third. Time: lmin 32 4-ssec. , Novice Stakes. —Crown Jet (A. Dixon) 1, Ivenyon 2, Logic 3. Also rail: Damin, Polyastra, Crown Reel and Minstrel Boy. Won by half a! length each way. Time: Imm 17 3-ssec. Epsom. High Weight Handicap.— Merry Bells (Mr. McPherson) L Good Mark 2. "Conventtion 3. Also ran : Oak Rose, Rebuff and Kovno. Won by two lengths, with four lengths, between second and third. Time : 2min -19 3-sscc,

Railway Handicap —Crown Gem (J. Dumb 1, Matareka 2, Dissertation 3. Also ran: All Marimba, Theic, and Royal Diadem. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time: lmin 17sec. Hack Flying Handicap—Road Hog (A. Griffiths) 1, Velvet King 2 Ken>yon 3. Also ran: Master Beckwith, Stymie, Awangawanga, Sonny Boy, Tongatotoa and Damon. IVon by a len "tli ; a similar distance between second and third. Time: lmin ISseo. —Press Assn.

WAIKATO HUNT CLUB

ADRIENNE WINS THE GUP.

‘ HAMILTON, Got. 27. The first meeting of . the Waikato Hunt' Club on the new Te R apa course took place to-day. There was a large •attendance, Ufollbwintg BTO the results: Maiden Hunters’- Steeplechase.— ■Capstan 1, Gambler’s Gold 2, Hypothesis 3. Scratched: Vice Versa, Lucullent, Syndicate and. Holier. Won by six lengths. Time; om.in 58 4-5 sec. Rardowie Hack Handicap.—Potoanui 1, Rippling- 2, Miss Vera 3. Scratched: Muscari, Multini, EtonTown, Ivawa. and Genetra. Won by a neck. Time: lmin 18 l-ssec. Hunters’ Hurdles. —Cherry Ripe 1, Cureaform 2, Waikarctu 3. Advent and Chirrup were withdrawn. Won by fifteen lengths. Time : 2min‘ 55sec. Two-year-old' Parade. —Judge’s Box 1, Wei beck Abbey 2, Master Mind 3. Members’ Memorial Handicap. — Boomerday 1, Bright Day 2, Gold Jacket 3. Wlictunui and Winsome Arch were scratched- Won by one and a-half lentlis. Time: 2-niin 12 3-5 sec.

Waikato Hunt Cup. —Adrienne 1, G’.en-tui 2, War Loan 3. Scratched : Raymond, Rafferty, Weldon, Pattern ai:,d Roller. AY on by twelve lengths. Time : 6m,in 34 3-oscc. Farmers’ Hack Handicap—Constellation 1. Miss Vera 2. Passionate 3. Scratched: Diamond Moon, Penitenp tiary, Eton Town, Maori Quinn, Gold 1 Clip, Ivawa, Scot, Muri Aroba, Bavu, Qumsella, Myra, Potoa, Pirnon, Queen Comet, Lilac Domino. Won 1 by two lengths. Time: lmin S 2-osec. --- Hunters’ Flat.—Cherry Ripe 1, Lady Cimet 2j Cureaform 3. Scratched : Adrienne, Lady Kerman, Chirrup, Bourn and Gambler’s Gold. Won by ten lengths. Time: 2min 17sec. ' Instow Handicap.—. Dan Quinn 1, Heisler 2, Peter Maxwell 3. York Abbey, Tc Kara, King Quinn, Bitliolia, Loch Abbey and Lord Loppy were withdrawn. Won by three-quar-ters of a length. Time: lmirJ ISsec. Burgess, the rider of Ul.va’s Isle, was badly iniured when his mount fell in the Maiden Hunters' ‘ Steeplechase. —Press Assn. ‘ :

purser; appeals dismissed

HEROIC' CANNOT START IN DERBY OR CUP.

(Received Oct. 27, 8.10 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Oct. 27. The V.R.C. Committee heard the appeal?) in the Purser case to-day. The appeals were dismissed and the stewards’ decision confirmed. Heroic cannot start ill the Derby or the Cup. —U.P.A.

AUSTRALIAN' NOTES. (Received Oct. 27, 9 30 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Oct. 27. Gloaming did pace work to-day. George Young has been definitely engaged to ride Spearfelt in the Derby. ,Melbourne Cup scratchings include Whittier, Euglefield, Easing wold, All Sunshine, Yacamunda and Harvest King. Acceptances fon the Onp and Cantala, Stakes close to-morrow. The New Zealanders Gun-case, Mountain Lion- and The Harp are still in. ... The endorsement of the Purser disqualifications has created great interest.—U.P.A.

TRACK NOTES,

(By “Cynic.”)

There was net a great deal of fast work yesterday morning, work being done on the Park and at Makaraka.

, Heather Sprig and Mann Pango Worked steadily on the plough. Voltore, Pita and Blue Jay did easy pacing on the plough. Kilroe, carrying a. good weight, easily held Rowley, going about five furlongs. Porcto, White. Hope and Sangfroid ■all worked steadily on the plough. Sempliee and Serenade also worked steadily. This will probably he the last work at the Park till after the meeting. Startle, Birka, Waireka, General Carrington, Polyphemus, Crisis and Leviathan were all out before breakfast.

Ginger Mick and Hinetapora were also among the early risers. There was not a great deal of fast work after breakfast. 0. Morse’s team* was restricted to light work on the- plough, with the exception of Highway, who- ran homo fast from the six furlongs mark. Sweet Heather ran half a mile in 50-2-sscc, carrying a big weight. _ Tecbir did about the same, running the last three furlongs in slightly under 37. Kero Kero went twice on the plough at half-pace. Sunlike cantered once- round and ran home fast from the three furlongs in 40-scc. Princess Nata did steady work. Chosen’s task was of the lightest. A two-year-old sister to Kingly and a Cynic—Red Edna colt cantered and trotted twice’.

RUGBY.

MATCHES AT HOME.

- (Received Oct. 27, 11 p.m.) LONDON, Oct. 27. At Rugby Black heath heat Cardiff by 28 to 3; Richmond heat Cambridge University by 13 to 8; Oxford University heat Leicester by 11. to 10. In the county championship. umberland beat Cheshire by 17 to 3. —A/ and N.Z.CI.A.

motor cycling RACES IFrOTORUA. ROTORUA, Oct. 27. The Rotorua motor - cycle races were held on Arawa Park racecourse on Monday before 3000 spectators. The weather and the track were good. Arawa Park Handicap, six laps (seven laps mile). —Goodwin (30sec) 1 Coleman (scr) 2, Arnott (30see) 3. Time, 6.20 1-5. Fourteen starters> Geyser Handicap, 8 laps.—Shakespeare (65scc) 1, Coleman (scr) 2, Curtis (95sec) 3. Time 8.15 1-5. Thirteen starters. . Mokoi Handicap, 12 laps.—O’Brien 95sec, 1; Shakespeare 35sec, 2; Coleman scr., 3. Time, 11.20 3-5. Middleweight Championship (10 miles). —Moller 1, Coleman 2'Alanagh 3. Time 10.40. In a tremendous struggle Coleman made a great effort and secured the lead in the tenth lap, losing control in the last round. Hot Lakes Handicap, 6 laps.—Dew ssec 1; Arnott (lOsec.) 2; Jones 30 sec,' 3. 'Time 6.18. Won by half a wheel.

President’s Handicap, 15 laps.— McOready 90sec, 1; Coleman scr., 2, Arnott 3. Time 14.5. Hinemoa Open Handicap, 7 laps.— Managh 45sec, 1 ; Lemon 85sec, 2; Moller 50sec, 3. Time 7.15 1-5. Whakarewarowa Handicap Consolation (6 laps).—Arnott scr:, 1; Curtis 20sec, 2; McLeod 25sec., 3. Time 6.21.1-S.—P.A. - v