SPORTING.

New Zealand Times, Volume LVX, Issue 3034, 22 January 1897, Page 3

SPORTING.

GISBORNE RACING CLUB. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Gisborne, January 21. Tho following are the results of the Gisborne Racing Club’s Summer Meeting, second day County Stakes. —Nightingale and Goodshot a dead boat ; Lena, third. Dividend, Nightingale, 3s ; Ooodshot, j£2. Back Hurdles,—Monby, 1; Pakipaki, 2 ; paying J 53 -Is. Stewards' Handicap. Strowan, 1; Nightingale, 2. 'I huse wore tho only starters. Tecro was no investment on tho machine. Second Hurdles* — Hukatcre* 1; Kauri Gum, 2; I ord Jiavon, 3. T Rose also run. Time, 3min 25seo. Dividend, JH Is. Second Hack Hurdles.—Success, 1; The Saint, 2; Dandy, 3. ’lime, 2min SSaeC. Dividend, 13s* Grand Stand Handicap.—Huna, Bst 101 b (Manning), l;Kingsman, 6st 71b, 2. These were the only starters. No time taken. *£s on the machine. Dividend, J>l 10s* Disposal' Stakes. —Creepo*, 1; Sassenach, 2; Magoozler, 3. Won by a neck. Time, Irain 32 4-ssoo. Dividend, JCIO Is. Forced Handicap.—‘Qoodshot, 1; Kauri Gum, 2 j Kingsman, 3. Good jace ; won by less than half a length. Dividend, 4s. The investments for the two days totalled .£3350* compared with JsoOU at last year’s rileetingi _ _ dGHNSONVILT/E TROTTING CLUB’S MEETING. First-class weather was experienced yesterday for the above meeting; The only unpleasantness during the day was in connection with the big race; two of the patties interested coming to blows. Trial Handicap (saddle), of 25 sovsj second, 3 sovs. Two miles;

15 Mr J. 1?. Oortigau’s b m Mias Cant, aged, 12sgg behind ... (E. Murfitt) 1 13 Mr J. Dayis’ ch m Meet Heir, limit (penalised 2sec) ... (Lohnctt) 2 50 Mr J. Lvtkoy’s b g Bonny McGregor,lOsqo behind ... ... (Owner) 3 ..The only starters. Won by about 30 yards; l!ime, Omin 2soc. Dividend (10s tickets), l-*3; Pony Handicap (saddle or harness), of 20 sovs j second, 2 sovs ; height, H;2 of* under. • , GO Mr J. Jardon’s b ni Dorothy, aged, 40sec behind ... (J Wright) 1 30 Mr F. Murfltt’s b g Eric, aged, 8&eo . behind .... • ... (Owner) 2 IS Mr J. Lukey’s «p m Ruby 11., alged, . 2dscC behind.... .• $ 3 .Mr R. Fletcher’s ch xd Fraulein, 10 sec-behind .... ... ••• ••• ••• 2 Mr D. Hensluw’s blk m Rewi, 12se(S behind ... ■ ••• ••• ••• 3 11 Mr G. B. Murfitt’a Daystar, 12scc behind, ... . ... .... 0 Won easily. Dividend, JUS. JoiinsonVilde and HtfTT County Trot* ing Club Handicap (saddle), of GO ooVs. 10 Mr R. H. Henry’s Sailor Boy 11., aged, Bscc behind ... ... ... 1 0 Mr J. R. Corrigan’s b m Miss Cant, aged, 4scc behind ... 2 92 Mr J. ,T. Craig’s b g Ned Kelly, Bseo behind ... ... . ... ... 3 Also startcd—4 Bonny MfcGregor, 2soc behind,; 5 Dick 11., 2scc behind; 9 Countess If., 4-jgc behind; 40 Kapai, Bspc behind; 5r Jersey, 20scc bihind; 74 Virginia, 24500 behind; 23 Bellman, 23scc behind ;25 Lady Jane, 34sec behind; 12 Misnomet, 42soc behind ; 5 Peggy, ,50scc behind. Won very comfortably. Dividend, .£lB Is. POnY Handicap Flat Rack (saddle or harness), of 20 eova j second, 2 sovs. Six

furlongs. 47 Mr G. Hold’s b m Daisy Bell, lOst 91b 1 29 Mr E. S. Henry’s b g Little Raven, , Sat Sib . -2 2Mr F. Watson’s b m Virgil, Bst 71b ... 3 . Also started—B Ladybird, Bst 81b ; 2 Valley, B'st 71b. Won rather easily. Dividend, il 13s. , , Electric Handicap (saddle)’, of 30 sovs> second, 3 sovs; One mile. 20 Mr F.,Mulholland’s oh g Scrutineer, 2yrs, limit ... ••• 1 C Mr J. 11. Corrigan's h in Miss Cant, , Iscc behind ... ••• 2 7 Mr T. P. Bryant’s dbg J.U., 20sce behind ... ... f Also started-1 K. Jam, Iseo behind; 6 Harfy, 2seo behind ; 1 Carbine, Usee behind ; 0 Jasper, .Iseo behind ; 0 Gay Ball, 4seo behind • 17 Kapai, 4scc behind ; 0 Jersey, lOsec behind ; 4 Virginia, 12soo behind ; 1 Bellman, Msec behind; 1 Peggy, 21360 behind. Won very easily. Dividend, .£3 4a. Selling Race, of 15 sovs. Two miles. 2fi Mr P. Mahoney’s b gjEovor, lOseo behind ••• ••• ••• J 9Mr J. Davies’ g g Lazel, lOseo behind - 17 Mr J. Massery’s rn g Harry, 24sec behind ... • ■■■ 3 Also started—Creswick, 2lsoe behind. Won very comfortably. Dividend, -ill 165. Dash Harness Handicap, of 30 sovs. 18 Mr A. G. Holmes’ Lady Jane, 17sec behind . •• ■■■ 1 0 Mr W. Edwards’ Wabmopai, 11 sec behind 3 0 Mr J. B. McKenzie s Jasper, 3soo behind ... ... .*• ... 3 Also started—o Cleveland, 13soo behind ; 0 Hordern, ssoe behind. Jersey won on tho first occasion, hut a protest was entered against Murfitt owing to his disqualification earlier in the afternoon. Jersey did not start on tho second occasion, and Lady Jane walked in. Dividend, X 3 4s. Pony Handicap Hurdles, of 10 sovs. One milo. 85 Mr G. Eoid’a Daisy 8011, list 131 b ... 1 03 Mr B. B. Honory's Little P-avon, lOst 10 Mr J. M. Davis’ g m Ladybird, lOst ... 3 Also started—6 Virgil, 9st 71b. Dividend. J3l 11s.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB’S MEETING. SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. Tho following acceptances were received last night lor to-day’s races January Handicap, one mile and one furlong.—Blarney, Sst 31b : Trontalto and The Uiscr, Sit ; Rip Van Winkle, 7st 71b ; fica Serpent, Sst 91b ; St. Elmo, Sst /lb. Hurdle Handicap, one mile and threequarters —Taugaroa, lOst 71b ; Bush Girl, 10st f.lb : Revolt, lOst 31b ; Much Ado, lOst; Aquafortis, 9st 7ib. Wellington Racing Club Handicap, ono mile and a quarter.—Strathbraan, Sst 101 b : Skirmisher, Sst 71b ; St Paul, Bst 51b : Eangipnhi, Sst ; King’s Bowman, <st 101 b ; Mars, Tat 81b ; Leda, 7st 71b. Juvenile Handicap, five fnriongs.—Defiant, Sst lltb : Choroid, Sst 91b ; Maybud, 7st 121 b; Dotterel, 7st 101 b. Welter Handicap, seven furlongs - Strathbraau, list 21b ; Flying Shot, lOst 91b ; Torpina, lOst 51b : Tho Miser lOst 31b ; Solitaire, lOst 21b; Tuhiwai, lOst; On Dit, 9st Sib ; Hillstone, 9at 21n ; Splinter and Tho Brook, 9st. „ Second Hack Handicap, one mile.— Nero, Sst 131 b ; Potroline, Sst 111 b ; Mnrxua, Sst “lb; Eosolcaf and Oracle, 7st 111 b ; Warnoto, <st 101 b ; Dorriugcotte, 7st 91b ; Boreas/at 51b ; Lady Agnes, Sst 101 b ; Murua, Sst 71b. Metropolitan Handicap, tbree-qnarters of a mile.—Plying Shotaud Torpina, Sst 111 b ; Daredevil and Marquis of Zetland, Bst 6b ; Rip Van Winkle, Sst: Lovoahot, ist lib; Belligerent, 7st 21b; St. Elmo, 7st; Waterstone, Sst 9ib; Splinter, Sst 71b. Electric Handicap, five fnriongs. Flying Shot, 9st; King’s Bowman, Sst 121 b ; Lovesaot, 7st 81b; Belligerent, 7st 61b: St. Elmo, 7st -lib ; Mist and Splinter, Sst 101 b. WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB’S ACCEPTANCES. The following acceptances were received last night:— „ „ . Maiden Handicap.—Tawhiti, Gallant, Belle, , Pony Harness. —Tahu, Trio, Raven. Summer HanDIEAP (saddle). Foggy, Claiot, Sailor Boy, Kaipai, Maud V., Whisky, Manzinotta, Moot Her, Countess 11., Ned Kelly, Stove Hart. Selling Handicap (saddle). —Ivy, K-Jam, Tawhiti, Miss Cant, Lazel, Gallant, Countess It. President’s Handicap (harness). — Wahmopai, Sailor Boy 11., Maud Y-, Whisky, Dakota.

. Ton? SAiiliLE.-- : Eewi, Selim, Sailor Boy, Trio, Thomas. , „ . . ■.Kilpibnj?; (harness). Eric, Alice, Kentucky Wilke. Final Handicap (saddle).— Peggy, Claret, Hordern, Mks Cant, Mauzinctta, Vermont, Moonbeam, Comet, Avon, Ned Kelly, bteve Hart, Little Hero.

The owner of Strathbraan, the winner of the Wellington Cup, announces that toe hoirso i? for sale.