THE V.R.C. RACES.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1278, 6 November 1911, Page 7

THE V.R.C. RACES.

WILARI WINS DERBYTRAFALGAR'S GREAT VICTORY. IN MELBOURNE STAKES. By Ye!e£:raph~Pre:)3 Association—Copytisht (Rec. November i, SAO p.m.) Flomington, November i. After a bleak wintry week, "brilliant sunshine and a south broezo 'ushered in Derby Day. By noon tho rays of the sun were very hot. The crowd almost equalled in numbers some of the past Cup days, and the stands were too crowded for tho bright show of spring costumes to bo seen to. advantage, though the whole made a brilliant effect. Tho GovernorGeneral and the State Governor were present with large parties. The course was in good order, though not favourable to records. The racing programmo was particularly . attractive, additional interest attaching this year to the decision of the three-year premiership.' Tho classic race was also taken as a guide to tho three-year-olds' running in the Melbourne Cup. The mile and a quarter weight-for-age raco was also a big factor, and it was regarded as particularly unfortunate that Malt King was nnablo to do battle against Comedy King, especially in the light of the lato gallop by Malt King this morning, when he covered tho first half-milo in 50sec.,,fivo furlongs in lmin. 2sec, six furlongs in lrnin. lGscc, seven in lmin. 29sec, a mile in lmin. 12sec, and nine furlongs in lmin. 57sec. The Maribyrnong Plate, known as the "Two-year-olds' Derby," brought out the best lot of juveniles yet seen, and, altogether, it was an exciting day's sport. Tho Derby proved a fine race, particularly the last half-mile. -The finish was exciting, and aroused great enthusiasm. The following are the'results:— MAIDEN PLATE, of 300. sovs. One milo. Mr. J. G. Robertson's br. c. Elvanite, by Sylvanite—Yashmak, 3yrs 1 Flamen' 2 Wassail ; 3 Eight others started. Elvanite led all tho way and won by a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. MAMBYENONG PLATE, a sweepstake of 25 sovs. each, with 1500 sovs. added. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Mr. J. White's b. c. Gold Brew, by Malster—Diffidence 1 Loch Amos 2 Dueller 3 Prince Traquair and Golden Bee were scratched. Dunard, Golden Gauntlet, and Loch Amos were the first to show out, the n&t horses being Gold Brew, Cider, Rathkealo, and Ventura. Dcesido led tho field across the tan from Ventura, Golden Gauntlet, Dunard, Rathkealo, Cider, Peck o' Maut, and Gold Brew. The last-named raced away on the outside, and won easily by three lengths. Dccsido was fourth, and then followed EathUcale and Cider, the last pair being Peck o' Maut and Dunard. Time, lmin. 2Jscc. HOTIIAM HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. One milo and a half. Mr. J. Lynch's br. g. Prizefighter, by Havoc—Tho Prize, oyrs., 7st. 01b. ... 1 Mutilator, 7?t. 9lb : 2 Adgio, "st. 91b 3 Seven others started. Prizefighter was first away, and led out of the straight followed by Vivacious, Isothermal, Posture, Woad, Mutilator, and Sandbath. Prizefighter continued in the lead into the straight, and, going ahead, won by six lengths. Half a head separated second and third. Time, 2min. 3(i:Jsoc. VICTORIA DERBY, a swecpstako of 30 sovs. each, with 3000 sovs. added. For three-year-olds. One mile and a half. Mr. H. Power's b. f. Wilari, by Wallace— Murna, Bst. olb. If}. Lambert) 1 Mr. D. I. Watt's br. c. Cisco, by San Francisco—Lady Wallace, Bst. 101b. (Black) 2 Messrs. W. and V. A. Moses's b. c. Jacaraar, by Positano—Jacinth, Bst. •101b (J. Pike) 3 Tho unnamed Euphorion filly was scratched. Durdans led round tho turn from Posio, Cisco, Sanskrit, and Woolerina, with jacamar last on the outside. Woolerina then ran to tho front, and'led past tho bridge from Tosio, Sanskrit, Radiator, Cisco, and Jacamar, with Wilari last. At the five furlongs the field was well bunched, Jacamar lying third. Jacamar led into the straight from Piastre, Woolerina, and Cisco. Wilari then dashed up, followed by Croivn Grant and I'laith, and a splendid finish resulted. Wilari won by a head, with half a length between second and third. Crown Grant was fourth, and Flaith fifth. Time, 2min. 3SJscc. MELIiOCBNK STAKES, of 1000 sovs. Weight-for-age. One mile and a quarter. Messrs. P. and W. Mitchell's ch. li. Trafalgar, by Wallace—Grand Canary, ijyrs., !)st. lib 1 Beverage, !)4., 2 The Parisian,'ust. lib 3

The other starters were Flavel, Comedy King, Cadonia, Aiirofodina, and Lady Medallist. I'lavcl led off from Tho Parisian, Aiirofodina, Lady Medallist, Cadonia, Trafalgar, and leverage. The last-named ran into first place at tho back from Flavel, Aiirofodina, The Parisian, Lady Jledallist, Comedy King, Cadonia, and Trafalgar. Aiirofodina next drew up to Beverage, but Trafalgar was_ still last. However, tho chestnut son of Wallace put ill a strong gallop, and caught Beverage in the straight. -Comedy King, under the whip, failed to respond, and Trafalgar, full of running, won by n length. Three lengths separated second and third. Time, 2min. "jsec. There was great cheering as the winner returned to scale. COBURG STAKES, of 300 sovs. One mile. Messrs. J. and P. Brim's br. c. Ladies' Man, by Simmer—Saicla, 3yrs., Sst. Gib 1 Kmingai, Ost. Mb 2 Duke Foote, 7st. 51b 3 Thirteen others started. Won by a length and a half, with a head between second and third. Time, lmiu. dOSsec.