THE TURF.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 4757, 3 January 1918, Page 6

THE TURF.

FIXTURES/ January 15, 17—Wairoa County K.O. January 22, 24, 26-tVellmgton lI.C. STRATFORD MEETING. 11)1 -{

Press Associationgffelegram. STRATFORD Jan. 2. The Stratford' Racing/ Club’s meeting to-day was held in beautiful weather. There was a large attendance, despite the fact . that- the meeting had been postponed owing to-heavy rain. The sum o£ £29,511 was put through the machine for the day, as against £43,328 on the two days last vear. Results:— Borough Stakes.—3 Beaufort T, 4 Ncmaline 2, 1 Piavo 3. Also started: 5 A wanna, 6 Kaimanawanui, 8 Hushlad. 13 Key, 14 Royal Divorce, 10 Rifle- Fire, 16 Renounce. 11 Caronita, 12 Otanga, 6 Golden Nugget, 16 Cymro, 7 Anserine, 9 Oika, 15 Ciame. 17 Guianform. A neck-and-neck finish. Time, lmin 32 l-sseo. Taribi. Welter.—l Volo 1, 7 Royal Park 2, 10 Winning Shot 3. Also started: 8 Deeside, 3 "White Ranger, 4 Compel, 2 Melita, 5 Gipsy Gem, 11 Jujitsu, 6 Trench Wheel, 9 Take Heed. Won by two lengths. Time, 1 min 29 4-ssec. Strathmore Hack Handicap.—l Royal Chef 1, 3 Pergola 2. 4 Munition 3. Also started: 2 Pink Tie, 7 Silver Webb. 9 Jane ‘Douglas, 8 Miss Ora, 6 Red Line, 5 Huzza. "Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 3sec. Stratford Cup.—l Dingle 1, 4 Parana 2, 3 Munster 3'. Also started: 9 Orleans, 11 Maniaoa, 6 White Blaze, 4 Iceberg, 3 Alteration, 8 Golden Grafton, 10 Zetes, 10 Hushabye, 7 Lady Beaufort. A splendid finish. Won by half a length. Time, 2mm Ohura Hack Hurdles.—7 Speedwell 1, 6 Polthogue 2, 4 Otter 3. Also ran: 1 Collector, 2 Veto, 5 Waiotune, 3 Dasherboy, 8 Canada. W 7 on easily by six lengths. Time, 2min 51sec.

Douglas Handicap.—3 Inah 1, 5 Jean Laddo 2,2 Tree Lucerne 3. Also ran: 8 Glenroy, 8 Hushman, 7 Revocation 4 Starcngo, 11 Astor, d Coraora, 1 Movement, 10 Royal Cheer. Won easily. Time, lmin 4 4-ssee.

Midhirst Hack.—s Lady Milchl'iest 1, 4 Trombone 2, 6 Compel 3. Also started: 1 Paddington Green, 3 Henry Clay, 2 Claris, 8 Poka, 9 Shandon Beils. Won By half a head'. Time, lmin 51 l-ssec. Railway Hack.—l VoTo 1. 4 Royal Park 2,2 Movement 3. Also ran: 5 Mnrquetue, 6 Munition, 3 Pink Tie, 7 Gipsy Gem, 8 Perfect Day. 9 Self Reliance. 10 Warmth. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin losec. HAWKE’S BAY MEETING. • Press Association Telegram. HASTINGS, Jan. 2. There was glorious weather and a large attendance for the concluding day of the meeting and good racing. The totalisator handled £25,937 as against £16,737 last year, making the total for the meeting a record for the club —£52,214. Last year’s total was £36,097. Aotea Jumpers’ Flat Handicap: 6 Nicomar 1, 4 Pursefiller 2, 8 Sensitive 3. All started. Won by a neck. Time 2.10 1-5-Grandstand Handicap: —1 Astrophel 1, 4 Carlatour 2. 3 Comment 3. All started. ~-Won by tivo and a-half lengths. Time 1.14. Scurry Hack Handicap :—y4 1 ao 1, 2 Vermillion 2, 3 Lady Kilworth 3. Scratched: Comment. Won all the way. Time 1.1 3—5. Summer Handicap: —2 Ladoguer 1, 1 Dribble 2, 5 Potentiality 3. Scr: Bon Reve, Altercation. Won by a bare head. Time 1.40. Nursery Handicap:—l Palm £)n 1? 4* Taumanalia 2, 6 The Pagan 3. All started.. Won by a length. Time 1.3. Epsom- Handicap: —2 llaumakaka 1, 1 Belgian Maid 2, 3 Mania 3. Scr: Otara. Won by a head. Time 1.51. Mataroa Hack Handicap :—1 Alternation 1, 4 Ore Ore 2, 3 Blackall 3All started. -Won by three-quarters of a length. Time 1.50. January Handicap: 1 Crowhurst 1, 3 Otara 2,2 Bagdad -3. Scr: Dribble- Won by a length. lime 1.21.