SUMMER RACING CARNIVAL

Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 4155, 4 February 1916, Page 6

SUMMER RACING CARNIVAL

G.R.C. MEETING.

FINE WEATHER AND CLOSE >

FINISHES

RUPAHU WIfNS THE CUP

WATCHFUL SECURES FLYING

HANDICAP

Officers :—President. Sir James Carroll, K.C.M.G.; vice-president, FJ. Lysnar, Esq.; hon. treasurer, C. J. Bennett, Esq.; hon. timekeeper, M. G. Nasmith, Esq.; stewards, Messrs C. J. Bennett, H. E. Bright, J. W. Bright, H. D. de Lautour R. Hepburn, J. R. Mur-' phy, T. McConnell, M. G. Nasmith, G. B. Oman,; F, Parker, P. JParker, R. Scott, G. R. Wvilio; judge, R. B. Luslc, Esq.; starter, Mr It. H. Skipwith; handicapper, Mr H. Coyle; totalisator steward,. Mr W. O. Sheet; clerk of scales, Air M.'de Costa; clerk of course, ■Air J. Pritchard ; secretary, Air ITF. Dodd. ‘

The Gisborne Racing Club’s summer meeting opened at the Park Racecourse yesterday, in fine but hot weather. There was a good attendance, and' during the' day some excellent finishes were witnessed. The track was in fine order, and fast times, were registered. Tlie president of the Club, Sir Jame s Carroll was present, and the lawns were crowded witli members of tlie fair sex in the latest confections. During the afternoon Vita Bros.’ orchestra played a delightful programme of musical items, and not an accident or an unpleasant incident marred, the day’s sport. For tlie most part good fields contested the different events, no less than fourteen breasting the barrier for the Alaiden Scurry. With the big field of young ones to get away, it was not expected that the start Would be altogether without trouble, but the starter Air R. H. Skipwith, got the bunch away to one of the cleanest and best starts seen _ on the course. Throughout the starting met with tlie fullest appreciation from the spectators. The finishes for the most part reflected credit on the handicapping of Air H. Coyle, and in one or two instances the public were left in doubt as to who had first caught the judge’s eye till the numbers went up. Mr R. B. Lusk capably filled the judge’s box. The new starting barrier, similar to that on leading Now Zealand courses was employed for the first time, with eminently satisfactory results. Alost interest centred in the Cup, and Rupahu’s win proved popular. Ryan received an ovation on his return. The Cup was presented to the owner of the winner (Mr. Davidson) by the president of the Club, Sir James Carroll, on the lawn, and Mr Davidson came in for friendly cheers from the public. The catering was in the capable hands of Air Erskine. The sum of £11.536 was put through the totalisator, as . against £13,805 for the corresponding day last year a decrease of £2269.

RACING RESULTS. FIRST HANDICAP HURDLES, .of 120 sovs, second horse to receive 15 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs out of the stake. One mile and ahalf, over six flights of hurdles. 2Mr H. D. de Lautour’s hr m Scorch, aged, by Alotor —Chibouk, 10.7, 51bs allowance. (H. Goscomb) ... ... ... ••• 1 4 Air H. Neagle’s cli g Bravest, 10.10 (A. Tricklebank) 2 3 Air C. Melton’s b g Fagot, aged, 10.0 (E. Fitzgerald) 3

Also started : 1 Kew 11.3 (J. Deerey); 5 Alaster Roger 9.0 (car. 9.4£) (Nesbitt). (Winner trained by P. E. Loomb). Scorch and Master Roger were slightly left at the post. Kew took the lead at the start, but soon gave place to Fagot, on the inside, with Bravest last. Fagot led past the stand, jumping well, followed closely by Fagot, with Scorch going wide. At the hack Bravest made an effort to catch the leader, while Kew fell away back. Scorch came well at the last hurdle and stalled off the challenge by Bravest. The mare won comfortably by a length and a-half, with two lengths separating Fagot, who was third. Alaster Roger was last. Time, 2.47.

MAIDEN SCURRY, of 100 so vs, second horse to receive 15 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs out of tho stake. Weight, Bst. Four furlongs. 9 Mr C. Prior’s cli g Lady Gazeley, 2yr&, by Gazeley—Miss Polly (Manson) 1 2 Mr 8. Liddell’s b g Hexton, 2yrs (Buchanan) ... ••• • 2 5 Mr D. J. Barry’s b m Serbia (Ryan) 3 Also started: 10 Pablo. 8) over (Tricklebank); 4 Con (Jennings) ; 6 Colonel Arch (Stowe) ■ 6 Nordica (Dwyer); 6 Oy.mer (Brady); 12 Tauhinu (McDonald); 8 Sea Chief (Sinclair); 1 Boggits (McFhnn) ; 3 Pendant (Watson); 7 Natalite (A. Tricklebank); 11 Halberd, 4lbs over (Goscomb). Colonel Arch, Nordica and Cymer were bracketed. (Winner trained by W. Olive). The big field was got'away to an excellent start, and for most of the distance was hunched, with Tauhitm lying back. Hexton and Lady Gazeley were the first to show out, an they fought the finish together, the verdict going to Lady Gazeley by a head, with Serbia two lengths away third. The rest were close up, iauhinu finishing last. Time, 48 2-o.

GISBORNE CUP HANDICAP. • Of 400 sovs (375 sovs m, specie and a cup value 25 sovs presented by Jf • J. Lvsnar, Esq.), second horse to reeceive 50 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs out of the stake. One mil and a quarter.

1 Mr S. Davidson’s br g RUPAHU, syrs, Sabretache—Frolic, 4 Mn R V White’s b g THE SUMMIT, syrs, San Fran— lihi, 7.5 (Watson) ... brnjGTn 1 3 Mr F. J. Lysnar’s br m PURSE FILLER, svrs, Lethe— Golden View', 9.0 (Griffiths) v .. ••• 3 2 Mr. S. Oliver’s b m K°°y a > 6yrs, Signalman—Koiana, o.iu (A. Tricldebank) ... ••• u 5Mr H. D. deLautour’s b g Campeador, Charlemagne Neva, 7.7 (Sinclair) ••• u 6 Mr. C. Melton’s b m Waiorewa, aged, Glenapp—Tauhei, 7.10 * (J. Buchanan) ... u (Owner trained by J. Jones.) Rupahu shot out from the start, while Pursefiller was hung back at tho end. Passing the stand Rupahu had a lead of a couple of lengths from Campeador, with Waiorewa, Kooya, The Summit, and Pursefiller in. that order. Entering the oacic Rupahu had increased the load by several lengths, but Campeador, hard ridden, began to pull up on the leader beforo the six furlongs was reached. At tho end of six furlongs FursehlTer, who had been lying last, began to move up. All were hard ridden, but Rupahu had the pace, and mow ahead again as tho straight was entered, with Campeador dying away. The Summit and Pursefiller tried hard to overhaul the favorite, hut he had the speed, and won by a couple of lengths. The Summit heat Pursefiller to second place by a short head,, and then came Kooya, and Campoador. with Waiorewa a long way behind last. Time, 2.7 3-5. TE HAPARA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., second horse to receive 15 sovs and third horse 10 sovs. from tho stake. Seven furlongs. 5 Mr, F. J. Lyenar’a b g Cleft,

3yrs* Multifid-g-Cricmm a 7.0 i (54b allow.), (Johnson) ... 1 1 Hon. W. D. S. MacDonald’s, •cli g Otara, syrs, Gazeley— To Aorangi,. 7.9 (Buchanan) ... 2 4 Mr. C. Hennessy’s b g Brunswick, 6yrs, Maniapoto—Linstock mare, 7.7 (Sinclair) ... 3

Also started: 3 Lord Ainslie 7.10 (Dwyer) : 7 Loch Dhu 7.4, carried 7.61- (Lindsay); 2 Surtax 7.2 (Watson) ; 6 Woolalira .7.0, carried 7.5 J (Jennings). v (Winner trained by H. Hickey.) Loch Dhu gave some troublo at the start, but the field eventually got away well together, with Loch Dhu temporarily "in front. Then- Otara assumed the lead, with Brunswick close up, while Surtax and Cleft were lying back. Otara maintained the lead to the straight, where Cleft came with a great run, and ran home a winner by two lengths from the favorite, who boat ' Brunswick fgr second place by a length. IblGil followed Surtax, Wolahra, Lord Ainslie and Loch Dhu in that order. Time, 1.29.

FLYING HANDICAP, of 170 sovs., second liorso to receive 25 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 4 Mr. J. L. Mackay’s b m Watchful, 6yrs, Signalman—Parasite 6.10 (Sinclair) ... ... .... 1 2 Air. D. AlcLeod’s b g Zeus, syrs Martian —Stephanie, 8.4 (Watson) ... ... ••• 2 3 Mr. F. Hall’s gy m Rewanga, 3yrs, Marble Arch—Taulrei,. 8.3 (Dwyer) ... ... ••• 3

Also started: 1 Asterias 7.11 (Buchanan). (Winner trained by A. Dixon.) Watchful led from the start, with Zeus close handy, Rewanga lying third, and Asterias a long way back. The order was unchanged throughout, hut in the straight Zeus put up a strong challenge and AVatchful and Zous fought out a good finish. The mare got the verdict by a short head, with Rewanga a couple of lengths away third. Asterias was nowbere. No official time was taken.

FIRST WELTER HANDICAP, of 120 sovs., second horse to receive 15 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. One mile.

1 Mr. M. Cliaafe’s b g Alulticipal, syrs, Multified—Phoebus, 9.6 including 71b penalty (Stowe) 1 2 Mr. R. Te Hianga’s b g Jem, syrs, San Fran—Waiau, 10.13 (H. Tricklebank) ... ... 2 4 Air. R. Narelle’s b m Spain, 3yrs, Signor—Carissima, 8.7 (AVatson) ••• 3 Also started: 5 Atultikoff 9.9 k (Dwyer); 6 Redloh 8.6 (McDonald); 8 Ardfert 8.2 (Brady); 3 Tipatipa 8.0 carried 8.4 (Ryan) ; 7 Gex 8.0 carried* 8.2£ (McFlinn). (Winner trained by owner.) From a good start Tipatipa look the lead, followed by Ardrert, Spain, and Redloh. Tipatipa maintained the lead till the back stretch was reached, when he dropped back suddenly. Alultikoff was lying handy, but Alulticipal did not show up till the straight was reached. There Alulticipal came with a strong run, passed Jem, who also finished well, and came in first by a length from Jem, which beat Spain for second place by half a length. Alultikoff came fourth, Redloh fifth, Ardferr sixth, with Gex last. Time 1.42 2-5.

RAILAVAY HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., second horse to receive 15 sovs and third horse 10 sovs out of the stake. Five furlongs. 1 Mr. AAk Dunbar’s gr g King of Athol, 6yrs, Gazeley—Lulu, 8.9 (A. Tricklebank) ... ... 1 4 Mr. F. J. Lysnar’s br g Lady Alultifid, 3yrs. Multifid—Lady Reay, 7.0 carried 6.9 app. allowance (Johnson) ... ... 2 2 Air. A. Sellar’s -b g Admiral Beatty, 6yrs, Gold Reef—Brizo, 7.7 (Sinclair) 3

Also started: 5 Carburetter 7.5 (Stowe); 3 Auldana 7.3 (Dwyer) ; Anxious 7.Q carried 7.11 (Buchanan). There was some delay at the start, and when the field was despatched Anxious took the lead for about a furlong. King of Athol then came to the front, followed by Admiral Beatty and Lady Multifid. The grey maintained her position into the straight, and stalling off a strong challenge by Lady Multifid, won by a neck, with half a length between second and third. Anxious came fourth, Auldana fifth, and Carburetter last. Time, 1.2 1-5.

PARK HANDICAP, of 135 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. Seven furlongs. 2 Mr. D. McLeod’s cli h Tavistock, 4yrs, Vasco—Mayhap, 7.7 (Watson) 1 1 Mr. W. Adams’ ch h Despatch Carrier, syrs, Marshal Soult— Castorlace, 8.11 (Adams) ... 2 3 Mr. W. Howard’s b g Smilax, aged, Obligato—Convolvuliis, 6.7 (Sinclair) ... ... ... 3 (Winner trained by J. Sceats.) These were tho only starters, and Tavistock made no race of it. He led all the way, and entering tho straight was about six lengths to the good, finally winning pulling up. There was a struggle for second place, r Despatch Carrier getting thero by a head.

NOTES ON THE RACING. Hikahakeke and Spectual were withdrawn from the Hurdles, and Kew was made favorite. The latter looked as though he would be better with a few gallops. Scorch retrieved some of her lost laurels by winning nicely after getting away badly. Bravest put up a good fight, but Kew will be sure to do better with racing.

Only four dropped out of the Maiden Scurry, leaving fourteen starters. The start was a splendid one, and Lady Gazeley and Hexton at once assumed command, retaining it to the end. Serbia came from behind and finished a good third and will be heard of again, but Boggits (who was favorite), was not prominent. A pleasing feature was the success of the trainer of the winner, W. Olive, who has had a very bad run of luck. There was brisk speculation in tho Cup, all tho starters being well supported Rupahu finishing up favorite. He justified ■ the confidence of the public, for he won from end to end,

and was going well at the finish. A quarter of a mile from home the field closed on him, but Ryan let his mount out, and he sailed away, winning by a good margin comfortably. The rest of the field were bunched, except Waiorewa, who was eased up when her rider sa-w it was useless. She will be suited by a shorter course. The race for second place was a good one, Pursefiller just failing to get up in time to beat The Summit. Ryan also rode the winner of last year s Cup, Iliad’s Hero. The five top weights were struck out of the To llapara Handicap, and Otara was made a slightly bitter favorite than Surtax. An outrider in Cleft won, and paid a good price, j He is a~ half-brother by Multifid to Gazeium. Lord Ainslie and Bruns- , wick showed out well for a while., and Ohara led into the straight, but the winner smothered them at the finish. Surtax ran very badly over the first bit, but put in a good run in the straight and finished fourth. Only four went to the post for. the Electric, and the outsider Watchful just beat Zeus by a narrow bit Zeus swung out at the corner and lost a longth, which she just failed to regain. Rewanga pulled up lame. Multicpal was made a great favorite for the Welter Handicap, and duly won, but had Jem got out a little earlier he may have troubled the winner. Spain ran a fair race, whilst Multikoff did well under bis weight. Another good favorite in King or Athol just managed to win the Railway Handicap, Beating Lady Multifid after a great finish by a neck. Carburretter ran disappointedly, finishing last. Only three went out for the Park Handicap, and Despatch Carrier was made favorite, but made a wretched showing: in fact, his form was too bad to oe true, and must be very much off color. Tavistock won with ridiculous ease after leading all the way.

TO-MORROW’S ACCEPTANCES. Tho following are the acceptances for to-morrow’s racing:— Second Handicap Hurdles, 120 sovs, miles.—Scorch 11.7, Bravest 11.2, Kew 11.2, Imooster 10.9, Hikahakeke 10.5, Fagot 10.1, Ardfert 9.0. Maiden Scurry Handicap, 100 sovs, 5 furlongs.—Anxious 9.0, Lady Multi fid 8.12, Serbia BA, Con 8.2, Auldana 8.1, Nordica 7.13, Pablo 7.13, Pearl Marie 7.13, Ngaitu 7.13, Pendant' 7.13.

Taruhoru Hack Handicap, 100 sovs, 1 mile.—Multicipal 9.3. Multifual 9.3, Gazette 8.10, Pacific Slope 8.9, Maraetotara 7.8, Brunswick 7.5, Anxious 7.5, Surtax 7.0. Gisborne Racjng Club Handicap, 250 sovs, 1 mile.—Rupahu 9.9, Pursefiller 9.8, Kooya 8.10, The Summit 7.12, Waiorewa 7.12, Tavistock 7.10, Campeador 7.7. Second Welter Handicap. 120 sovs, 7 furlongs.—-Jem 11.4, Scorch 10.4, Multicipal 10.4, Gazette 9.11, Multikoff 9.6, Smilax 8.4, Redloh 8.4, Brunswick 8.3,’ Carburetter 8.3, Con 8.2, Tipatipa 8.0. Gisborne Stakes, 150 sovs, 6 furlongs.—Asterias 9.0, Penroe 8.11, Hythread 8.0, Hexton 7.4, Boggits 7.4, Cymer 7.4. Awapuni Hack Handicap, 100 sovs, 6 furlongs.—King of Athol 9.6, Trials 7.12, Otara 7.12. Cleft 7.10, Maraetotara 7.8, Admiral Beatty 7.8, Anxious 7.1, Carburetter 7.2. Final Handicap, 125 sovs, 7 furlongs.—Pursefiller 9.13, Jem 8.12, Despatch Carrier 8.11, Waiorewa 8.6, Zeus 8.6, Scorch 8.3, The Summit 8.3, Campeador 7.13, Smilax 6.7.