THE TURF.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 21, 6 November 1935, Page 6

THE TURF.

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

MAIUBOU ACHIEVES EAME.

United Press Association—Copyright) (Received This Day, 10.45 a.m.) SYDNEY, This Day.

■Commenting on the Melbourne Cup, the “Sydney Morning Herald” says: “Running the race of a true stayer and taking advantage of his comparatively light weight, Marabou achieved fame by winning the Cup. Marabou thoroughly appreciated Voitre’s riding tactics by settling down sjt the mile and a quarter post, and thereafter simply acted to the dictates of his rider. Marabou did not show the slightest .intention to shirk, but Voitre was determined that nothing he left to chance. In the straight, after Sarcherie and Sylvandale had been beaten off, he continued a display of vigour with hands and heels, and Marabou forced his way into the Turf archives with a two and a half lengths win. Until Marabou won the Cup yesterday he had only two previous victories. Sarcherie was extremely unfortunate in finding Marabou in such rare condition, and she had to be content with second place foj.' the second year in succession. Sarcherie was magnificent in defeat, as was also Sylvandale, who gave a remarkable display considering liis weight. Old Shadow King showed wonderful dash over the final furlong, and only just failed to gain another place. Peter Pan’s tremendous weight was altogether too much for him, and he beat only four horses home. 7 ’

The “Daily Telegraph” says that Voitre’s experience of Marabou’s peculiarities was a vital factor. Voitre is a master tactician, and gained the greatest victory of a great riding career.

THE FLEMINGTON MEETING NEW ZEALAND ACCEPTORS. (Received This Day, 12.55 p.m.) MELBOURNE, This Day. New Zealand acceptors for Flemington to-morrow are:— Flying Handicap—Araulian, Quarto, Gay Shiela. Moore Stakes Martinborough, Prince Quex, Cricket, Gay Brunette, Bold Blood. Carnival Handicap—Gay Circle, Yilderim, Gay Sheik, Link Divine, East Cape. Veteran Stakes—Spotting Blood, Limbohm, Korero, Cape Morn. Linlithgow Stakes—Synagogue, Silver JulaMee, Gjay Blond.