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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 62, 27 October 1911, Page 6

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RICCARTON NOTES. ’ (Per Press Association) Christchurch, October 26. Most of the work was done on the grass. This morning the track was in fair order after the night’s light rain. Counterfeit and Advantage, with weights, pleased bettor than Masterpiece over a mile and a quarter covered in 2. 1d.'. ; Goldnuder, on the outside, and Countermine finished together, niter ’ll} miles run- in 2.14 1-5, the Cup horso going well; Martins and Prim finished strongly over the same distance in 2,15 1-5; Coroniform did the same journey brilliantly in 2. J 1 5-5; Los Angelos the same in 2.14, going well. A large number of horses are working. CANTERBURY J.C. WEIGHTS FOR METROPOLITAN MEETING. Christchurch, October 26. The following handicaps have been decided for the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Metropolitan meeting:— Spring Hurdles, of 250 sovs; 2 miles —Espertero 11.13, Stiden 11.6, Windage 10-11, Master Paul 10.10, Hawick 10.10, Gaelic 10.9, Goldbird 10.8, Passive 10.7, Zaxier 10.1, Toyvhetu 9.13, Longner 9.12, Idealism 9.11, Cardiff 9.5, Tyrannic 9.2, Seadog 9.0, Milo 9.0, Kingman 9.0, Apollcfe 9.0, Dan Leno 9.0. Riccarton Welter, of 300 sovs; 1 mile.—Electrakoff 10.9, Mendip 10.9, Effort 10:0, Rose N6blo r 10.0, l)6'arest' 9.13, Form by 9.12, Countermine 9.11, Coroniform *9.9, Masterpiece 9.8, Byron 9.8, Bonny Glen 9.6, Genius 9.5, Parable 9.4, Thistledown 9.3, Medallist 9.2, Morecamho 9.2, St. Felix 9.0, Kphinoor 9.0, Bracken 9.0, Tawhaki 8113, Merry Frank 8.13, Vibration 8.13, Outwild 8.13, Bronze 8.13, Eaglestone 8.8, San Lass 8.2, Floater 8.2, Royal Marine 8.1. Armstrong 8.0, Tangcroa 8.0, True Knight 8.0, Flambeau 8.0, Curator 8.0, Khamsin 8.0, Nithsdalc 8.0, Troon 8.0, Pukewai 8.0. Ladies’ Purse, of 130 sovs; 1 mile. —Espertero 12.9,Susa 11.2,Red White and Blue 11.1, Seadog 11.0, Nithsdalc 10.13, Gangway, 10.12, Ahaupai 10.9, Miss Fry 10.8, Sapience 10.6, Kilkenny .10.5, Kris 10:0. POVERTY BAY MEETING. Gisborne, October 26. The spring meeting of the Poverty Bay Turf Club opened to-day in fine weather and a large attendance. The totalisajtor receipts wore £8529, as against £5130 lor the corresponding day last year. Results: — Trial Handicap, of 50 sovs; six furlongs.—Seraphic 1, Scotch 2, Loch Maben 3. Also started; Master Stead, Lady Crispin, and Yaultrcss. Won by a bead. Time, 1.15. First Hurdles Handicap, of 60 sovs; H’ miles.—Montigo 1, Douzel 2, The Chef 3. Also started; Appelcs and Sagamore. Won easily by there lengths. Time, 3.24. First County Stakes Handicap, cf 50 sovs; six furlongs.—Marangia 1,Continuance 2, Scotch 3. started: Hirini and First Mareuall. A good race. Won by a length, lime. 1.16. Spring Handicap, o» 120 sovs; 1J miles.—lney 1, Sublime 2, Ardfelt 3. Also started: Game. Cleverly won by half a length. Time, 2.10 1-5. First Welter Handicap, of 50 sovs; 7 furlongs.—Esmeh 1, Santiago 2, Master Stead 3. Also started: Cully, Bridge, and Crispin. Won by a long nock. Time, 1.31. Maiden Scurry, of 50 sovs; 4. fur-longs.—-Waiorewa 1, Tyne Lass 2, My Lady 3. Also started: Flying Marshall, Colleen Dim, Miss Jewel, Compliment, Stqllaris; Pupu, Zulu, and Queen. Won by two lengths. Time, ,s'jsee, Flying Handicap, of 90 sovs; 6 furlongs.—Rill 1, Erin 2, Te Rakato 3. Also started: Dogger Bank, Winning Post, Silver Light. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 1.15-if. First Hack Handicap, of 50 sovs; 1 mile.—Composed 1, Esmeh 2, Rising Sun 3. The only starters. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 1.41.