SPORTING.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXIII, Issue 7540, 22 January 1896, Page 3

SPORTING.

GISBORNE RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

President : Captain W. H. Tucker. VicePresident : Mr Jas. Carroll, M.H.R. Stewards : Messrs J. Sisterson, J. Clark 1 , A. B. Newman, R. Harper, J. A. Harding, A. McKenzie, J. Price, J. Maynard, A. Taylor, F. A. Martin. Hon. Treasurer : Mr G. Matthewson. Judge : Captain W. H. Tucker. Starter: Captain Winter. Handicapper : Mr C. D. Bennett. Clerk of Scales : Mr J. Whitby. Clerk of Course: Mr A. Pritohard. Totalisator Steward : Mr W. O. Skeet. Secretary : Mr M. G. Nasmith.

Delightful weather greeted the first day's racing of the Gisborne Racing Club's summer meeting, which is being held on the Park Company's course at To Hapara this afternoon. A better day for racing could not have been seleoted, the coolness of the atmosphere being quite a change from the sultry weather which has been experienced here lately. The course and grounds bear strong evidence of the excessive heat which wo have been subjected to, as everything has a dried up appearance. Nevertheless, all that could possibly be done has been accomplished by the caretaker, who must be complimented on the perfect order of things. The trees and shrubs which surround the course are thriving splendidly, and show that careful attention is being bestowed on them. The attendance of the public must be considered good, and is in excess of last year. Amongst the assemblage is a fair assemblage of ladies, attired in neat and charming costumes, in every way suitable to the season. The Whataupoko Band, conducted by Mr Clements, lute bandmaster of the Paki Paki Native Band, is discoursing sweet music on the lawn, and has created a most favorable impression. Their attendance is highly appreciated, and their choice selection? help to kill the monotony between the races. Captain Tucker occupies the judge's box, giving entire, satisfaction, which same remark applies to Captain Winter's handling of the patent starting machine invented by Mr Harries, of this district. The machine is doing everything that it is credited with, and all concerned are in the best of humor at the success achieved. Mr Nasmith is in his best form as secretary, doing his many duties in a style which calls forth a word of praise. Everything is goiug off in a highly satisfactory manner, and the gathering is proving most enjoyable. Sport commenced with the Flying Handicap all on the card going to the post. The Napier horses Moonraker and Sequah were both freely supported on the totalisator, the latter holding the position of favorite. The race was a very pretty one, all the horses being well together as they oeared the straight, but once the competitors had their noses fairly turned for home Sequah dashed out with a clear lead, and won rather easily by half-a-length. The second race — Catch Weights— only drew an entry of four, Manutuke being made a hot favorite. However, the favorite never had a chance with Campaspe, who won easily at the fiuish, in the fast time of 49Jsec. The Handicap Hurdles proved the softest of things for Mr Clark's Hopgarden, who started second favorite. The son of Daniel O'Bourke and Lena made the running from the start, and, jumping all his obstacles, bar one, in great style, won with ridiculous ease by a number of lengths, in fast time — 2min s'Ssec. Deceiver proved the best of the eight starters in the Hack Hurdles, winning rather easily at the finish. Mr O'Dwyer deserves his success, ns he has not had the' best of luck lately with his horses. The win was very popular. Next followed the big race of the day — The President's Handicap— which created a lot of betting on the machine, the race being considered very open. Sequah, although made favorite, was not the only one backed, as the others had 'a fair following. The race proved a great surprise, aa .Retribution, who had not a solitary investor on him when £300 had been rung on the machine, won rather easily at the flnißh, paying the largest dividend of tho day so far, viz., £11 19s. The following details of the racing have reached us up to the time of going to press : Fi/YiNd Handioa?, of 50 soys, second horse to receive 5 soys from stake ; 6 furlongs. 104 Mr C. Joyce's b h Sequab, by Somuus —Louie, VIO (Wright) 1 84 Mr C. Siddell's br g Moonraker, by The Assyrian, 9 - 8 (Lindsay) 2 23 Mr Newmans br h Strowan, by Lochiel — Marion, 812 (Newman) ... 3 —Booby (52) 712, Forella (30) 7 8, Samoa (24) 6-7, and Nightingale (19) 67 also ran. There were no scratchings. As soon as the barrier fell, the horses moved off well together, Strowan and Samoa having slightly the worst of it. Nightingale was the first to show in front, but was immediately joined by Forella, Booby and Sequah lying a length behind, with Moonraker, Samoa, and Strowan following in that order. After travelling three furlongs the field closed up, with the exception of Samoa, and the colors of the two Napier representatives were seen to be going to the front. At the bend into the straight Sequah w»s leading, and despite the efforts of Lindsay on Moonraker, the favorite came on and won easily by a clear half-length, Strowan finishing third. £336 on machine, dividend £2 18s. Time, lmin 18aoca. Catch Weights, of 10 soys ; for horses that have never won a race of any description ; J-mile. 56 Mr Parker's b m Campaspe, by Foul Shot — Anterina (McPherson) ... 1 37 Mr Mason's eh m Foam (Sharp) ... 2 131 Mr Te Kani Pere's b m Manutako (Banks) 3 — Coolgardie (26) also ran. An excellent start was effected by the machine, the field moving away locked together. Campaspe and Foam soon went to the front, with j Coolgardie a couple of lengths in the rear. Mr Parker's mare led into the straight, and won very easily at tho finish by a length and a-half from Foam. Mauutake was unable to pace it with tho leaders at the finish. £250 on machine, div. £4. Time, 49£ sec. First Hurdle Race, of 50 soys; second horse to receive 10 soys from stake. 1 J miles. 106. Mr Clark's eh g Hopgarden, by Daniel O'Rourke— Lena, 90, (Williams) 1 75. Mr Glover's b g Donald McKinnon, by The Dauphin— Dainty Ariel mare, 1210 (ABhdown) 2 111. Mr Loughnan's b m Tolly-ho, by Forerunner — unknown inaro, 10 - G (Reeves) ... . 3 —Disturbance (99) 10-10, and Tho Saint (27) 9'o, also ran. The start was again a beautiful one, the five horses leaving tho mark in even order, not one competitor having the slightest advantage over the other. Hopgarden went to the front and soon established a strong lead. The son of Daniel O'Rourke negotiated the first obstaclo in a most proficient style, and led into the straight and past the grandstand with a number of lengths to the good, Disturbance, The Saint, Donald MoEinnon and Tally-ho following in that order. The latter was near down at the obstacle in the straight but made a splendid recovery. At the back of the course the field closed up a little, and Hopgarden, making a bad jump, allowed them to get still closer. However, he went again and making every post a winning one, never gave the others a chance, and wou with ridiculous ease by seven or eight lengths. A grand race ensued for second place between Donald McKinnon and Tally-ho, tho former gaining the honor by a bare neck. £418 on totalisator, div. £3 10a. Timo, 2min 53aec. First Hack Hurdles, of 15 boys ; 1J miles. 39 Mr O'Dwyer's b g Deceiver, pedigree unknown, 10 0 (Power) 1 33 Mr Duncan's b g Craigard, by Daniel O'Rourke, 103 (Griffiths) 2 32 Mr G. Oman's b g Sam (late Jimmy Clark), by Morpheus, 9"7 (Marshall) 3 —Miss Bevan (37) 1010, Cynosure (82) 10-10, Charcoal (33) 9 0. Hard Timer (G) 9 0, and Foam (10) 9 0 also ran. There were no scratching, tlie eight competitors named on the card facing the starter. Again success rewarded Captain Winter's efforts with the machine, the field being despatched on even terms. The colors of Sam and Foam were the first to be noticed in the front and the latter led past the stand, with Charcoal, Sam, Cynosure, Craigard, and Deceiver next. At the back of the course Charcoal was in the van, but Cynosure and Craigard moved up a little further on. as did Deceiver. Three furloDgs from home the latter bad gone up to the loaders, leading into the straight, with Craigard, Sam,

and Cynosure following. From this out the race wrb not in doubt, as Power, keeping his mount moving, maintained his position, and won by a leQgth and a half. £278 on machine, dividend £6 Be. Time, 2min 55 l-sth aec. President's Handicap, of 100 soys, second horse to receive 10 soys from stake ; 1J miles. 35 Mr Hamon's b g Retribution, by Derringer— Nemesis, 8-10 (Butterworth) 1 52 Mr Jones' b h King Cannibal, by King Cole— Zealandia, 7"12 (Sceats) 2 163 Mr 0. Joyce's b h Sequah, by Somnus —Louie, 8-0 (Wright) 3 —Moonraker (90) 9-4, Parkin (45) 8-10, Strowan (11) 86, Free Lance (34) 7 - 8, Hopmarket (16) 7 0, and Lord Raven (20) 6 10 also ran. Zillah was the only scratching, leaving a grand field of nine to go to the poßt. On tho strength of his win in the Flying Handicap, Sequah was made a red-hot favorite, Moonraker next in demand. Again a splendid start resulted, the favorite and Perkin being the quickest in their strides. Passing the stand Sequah waa just' in advance of Perkin, iFree Lance, Moonraker, Hopmarket, King Cannibal, Retribution and Lord Raven, following in that order, the latter two or three lengths away from Retribution. At the back of the course, the horses, with the exception of Lord Raven were bunched. Hopmarket then shot out, and was leading Sequah and Free Lance by half a length as they approached the four furlong post, with the others all in a cluster, Lord Raven having ran up into the second division. The blue colors of Retribution nowmadeamovofor ward and as the field were approaching the bend for home, the son of Derringer had secured the lead. Butlerworth kept the leader going, and although King Cannibal came very fast at the finish, he was unable to get on terms with Mr Hamon's horse, which won by a length and a-half. £4G6 on the machine, div. £11 19s. Time, 2min 13sec. First Hack Raoe, of 10 soys ; six furlongs. 135 Mr Hamon's br g Huna, by Brigadier —Mystery, 8-7 (Butter worth) ... 1 105 Mr J. H. Colebourne's blk mGlenora, by Hippocampus — Rosarina, 67 (Boyle) 2 32 Mr Harper's blk g Orizaba, by Vasco de Gama, G-9 (Sceats) 3 —Virago (28) B'7, Avis (15) 7'll, Jewel (21) 7 6, Truthful (7) 7 2, and Campaspe (19) 72, also ran. Scot Free and Ngakaroa were scratched. Virago secured the best of an indifferent start, Glenoru being one of the last to move. After travelling a couple of furlongs Orizaba was with the leader, with Huae and Glenora a couple of lengths in the rear. As they neared the bend the favorite was in the van, and from this to the finish, although stubbornly challenged by Glenora, the blue colors remained in front, passing the post a length to the good. £362 on machine, div., £2 Bs. Time, lmin 17Jsec. WELLINGTON RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING. Hutt Racecourse, to-day. The weather is fine, with a strong nor'-wester. There is a large attendance, and it is improving, and promises to be a record for the Hutt. Visitors from all parts of the colony are present. Anniversary Handicap, of 100 oovs ; 1 mile.— Orion's Belt (6 12) 1, Doris (8-0) 2, Loveshot (7 - 6) 3. Saracen, Silver Spec, Revolution, Strathbraan, and Sea Serpent were scratched. Won under the whip by a neck ; time, lmin 45 l-sth sec ; dividend, £10 10s. Nursery Handicap.— Defiance (8 0) 1, St. Elmo (7-4) 2, Antares (76) 3. All started ; a splendid finish ; won by v nose ; time, lmin 20sec ; dividend, £3 ss. Wellington Cup, of 500 soys ; second horse 50 soys ; third horse 25 soys from the stake. One mile and a-half. Brooklet, 73 1 Saracen, B'3 2 Spindrift, 7'l 3 —Bessie McCarthy 8 8, Loreli B'7, Skirmishe 8 6, The Shrew B'l, Rangipuhi 7-12, Panoply 7 11, Dreamland 7'B, Slepfeldt 7"4, Kent 73, Pompom 70, Searchlight 7'o, also started. FOXTON RACES. Foxton, to-day. There is fiuo weather and a good attendance. The results are : — Flying Stakes. — Reality 1, Sedgbrook 2, Airlie3; div., £3 11s. Trial Hurcles. - Electro 1, Clearlight 2, Tcuku3; div., £6 4s. Hurdles : Pyrites 1, Nat 2, Bush Girl 3. Dividend, £4 sa. Foxton Handicap : Swift 1, Review 2, Slumber 3. Div., £8 ss. The Doctor (cheerily) : " Ah, we'll soon make a new woman of you." Elderly patient (visions of cycling costumes rising before her mental vision) : " Oh, doctor, really — I— cr — really, you know — I don't think I could wear 'em !" Orchestral Society.— Prectice this evening at 8 sharp.— Advt. Presbyterian Services. — Sunday next : Gisborne 11 and 7, Matawhero 2.30, Rev. R. M. Ryburn ; Waimata 11, Ormond 7, Mr Bertram ; Matawhero 7. — Advt. Church of England Country Servicos. — Sunday next : Waerenga-o-kuri 11 a.m., Te Arai 3 p.m. (with Holy Communion), Patutahi 7 p.m., Canon Fox ; Waerenga-a-hika 3 p.m., Makaraka 3 p.m., Lay Reader. — Advt.