LATE SPORTING.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 11103, 24 October 1907, Page 6

LATE SPORTING.

SPRING HANDICAP, of 110 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs fyom strike. One mile and a-qu:uter. 185 L. Mclntosh's br ni Ladylike, by Strowan— Jewel, 7.9 (Deeley) .!. 1 242 Jas. Slattery r s ch g ~ Taura, by Chainlink — Georgina, 7.7 and 21l>s over (F. Willhms) 2 240 G. C. Ormond's eh m Hinetitanisu by Defiant — Hinewliata, 7.3 and lib over (Paramore) ... ... 3 —Also started : 290 San Cruz, 7.13 (Porter), 499 Reservoir, 7.'5 (Ray), 72 Sarilla, 7:4 and 44bs over (W. Kirk), 71 Nesiorcan, 6.9 and 151bs over (Broadfield), 33 Hiki 6.7 and lOlbs over (Copesfcike). This lace was delayed for 'ten -minutes, owing to some misunderstanding as to the jockeys, one apparently being booked for two mounts, but th"? difficulty was got over,; and all the acceptors faced the .starter. . The horses moved off together, Taura taking the lead, with Neetorean rtext, Sarilla third, and Reservoir bringing up the rear. The chestnut,gelding kept the lead until: the* straight "Vas -entered, the order of the others slightly changing. After passing the bluegums the horses bunched together, but Taura was still in front, and looking as if he might maintain the lead. San Cruz and Ladylike came tup at a great pace, and the Stro-wan-Jewel mare jiist managed to get in front and: win by a neck. Hinetitamtf had come up strongly on the inside, being unable to get through. Sarilla finished fourth. Reservoir next, Nestorean and Hiki being in the rear. Time, 2.13. On tote, £1192. Divs., £4 6s and £1 2s. A protest lodged against Taura for alfcvred bumping of the third horse was dismissed after enquiry. .. *. . FIRST ; WELTER. HANDICAP, of 40 sovs, second horse to receive 5 sovs \ from stake. Minimum weight Bst Seven furlongs. * . . 129 Mrs Hennlh's h m Flower Girl, , bv The Possibte —^Violet, 9.7 (W. Kirk) j 195 Mr E. J. Williams' b g TeßahuL 10.5 (D. Barron) ... ... ... 2 122 Mr L. Mclntosli's br m Cheddite, , 9.8 (Reidy) ... ... ... ... -, 3 —Also started : 40 Santa Marie (F. MaJone). ;Te Rah ui was first away, with Siinta M-irie next, andFlower Girl third. They came round the Lend well together but entering the straight Flower Girl took the lead, and won with ease by a length, the other pair bein<r close together and Santa Marie a; length behind them. On tote £486^ div.y £2Sl3s. (Per Press Association.). MASTERTON, this day. The Masterton races opened 40-day in glorious weather. The course is in splendid order, and .exceptionally fast. The attendance is large. !. Hack 'Hurdles : Kaipetipeti 1/ Moreaki 2, 3. Divs., £5 2s and £4 11s. Flying'Haudicap : San Julie 1, Lochiela 2, Marseillaise S./Diys., £3 8s and £3 Ba.