THE TURF.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLV, Issue XLV, 7 November 1910, Page 7

THE TURF.

VICTORIAN RACING CLUB. Press Association.— Copyright. FLEMINGTON, Saurday. - After heavy and continuous rain, sunshine favoured the closing* day of the Victorian. Racing Club's meeting, and a very large crowd again attended. The racing was good, the Fisher Plate being the most exciting event. Alawa's win was the third in -succession of the Fisher Plate, and it was applauded. The Steeplechase drew the biggest field since 1875. The results were Spring Handicap: Styria 1, Danaus 2, Golden. Point 3. Time 2.1$ Flemington Stakes: Stobbs 1, Veneta 2, Oi'vieto 3. Time, 1.4|. V.R.C. Handicap : Matouree 1, Flavin 2, Prize Fighter 3. Time, 3.5§d. Fisher Plate -. Alawa 1, Trafalgar 2, Son of the Marsh 3. Time 2.38-^. Victorian Steeplechase: Squirm 1, Seymour 2, Nigel 3. Time, 6.4|. Final Handicap : Kyeadgerie 1, Dhobi 2, Perilous 3. Time 2.ICU-. N.Z. CUP MEETING. CHRISTCHURCH. Sat. The New Zealand Cup meeting open ed at Riccarton to-day in beautiful weather. There was a large attendance, and Lord and Lady Islington and suits; Mr. J. Carroll, ancL several members of Parliament were present. The course was in excellent order, though a trifle hard for tender-leggjed horses. The racing generally was interesting, and Bridge's win in the Cup was very popular. Bridge's time establishes a new' Australasion record, being two ffconds faster than Tartan's record of 3.27. Speculation was brisk, the investments totalling £27,422, x as . against £24,943 last year. Eighteen bookmakers were licensed at £2O 10s each, and 35 at'.'£lo 10s each. The results were as follows : Sprintr Hurdle Handicap: Ruemr.e 1, Coy 2, Ringman 3. Time, 3.52 2-5. Spring Plate : Dearest 1. Birkdale Vice-Admiral 3. Time 2-5. Riccarton Welter Handicap : Hum minf Bird 1, Chief Locliiel 2, Belt" 3. Time, 1.42. NEW ZEALAND CUP. Of 2000 govs. ; distance 2 miles. Mr. E. J. Watt's b.g. BRIDGE, by Tlie Possible—Scotia, 4yrs. 7.10 (H. Gray) 1 Mr. J. Monk's bile. h. DIABOLO, svrs., 8.3 (C. Jenkins} ... 2 Mr. Vv. j. Douglas' ch. g. KOPU, syrs.. 7.1 (T. O'Brien . S Also started : Sandstream (8.2, including 51b. pen.). Taskmaster (b.l). Ingoda (7.10), Los Angeles (7.8), Outlander (7.5), Merriwa (7.5), Martist- (7.1, carried 7.5), Cronstadt (6.9, carried 6.11), and Lawn Rose (6.7, carried 6.12). Cronstadt made the early running, but at the mile T>ost was joined by Los Angeles. who shortly after took charge and led into the straight. At the distance Bridge and Diabolo closed on the leader, and the formei - won a good race by a length and a half. Kopu was a length in front of Los Angeles, with Taskmaster«next. Time, 3.25. Welcome Stakes : Culprit 1. Miscount 2. Peirene (including 81b. pen.) 3. Time. 48 4-5. Ladiefc' Purse: Kilts 1, Martme 2, Susa 3. Time 1.44 3-5. Stewards' Handicap: Equitas 1, Obsono 2, Bliss 3. v Time 1.14 2-5. Apprentices' Plate: Armstrong 1, The Cornet 2, Clanmena 3. Time, 1.3 1-5. AUCKLAND RACES. The Auckland Racing Club's spring meeting opened at Ellerslie to-day. The weather was fine but dull, and the at-

tendance was pool'- The total isator investments amounted to £12,643. Jhe results were : President's Handicap: Wairiki 1, Flying Soult 2, Lloyd <5. Great Northern Guineas : King Soult 1. Antionette 2. Solus 3. Welcome Stakes: Miss Winsome 1, Ireland 2, Tranquil 3. Maiden Hurdles : Black Northern 1, Delegates 2, Continuance 3. Shorts Handicap : St. Bill 1, Miss W 7 iiinie 2, Dogger Bank 3. ... City Handicap: Uranium 1, W aimangu 2, Lochbuie 3. Hobson Handicap: Kanewara and Spectre (dead heat) 1, Flying Soult 3. Flying Handicap : Salute 1. Sir Artegal 2, Santa Rosa 3.