OAKS DAY NOTES.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1281, 9 November 1911, Page 7

OAKS DAY NOTES.

FOUR FAVOURITES GET HOME. ONCE MORE—VICE-ADMIRAL. IB? TalcKranh.—Special Correspondent.) Christchurch, November 8. "Oaks day" at Kiccarton was line, but windy.'During the afternoon the weather grew very cold, and the shelter of tho grandstand was sought by numbers of ladies, who were tricked into putting on summer war by tho promise of a pleasant .morning Of tho public genorally there was a lair attendance. The stewards met twice dmrir.' the afternoon to consider tho publ;shvl report alleging that Counterfeit had interfered with Byron during the raco for tho Derby on Monday. C. Emerson, ridcT- of tho filly, denied this, and hence tho inquiry. No" report of tho finding was disclosed to tho press. Racing commenced with the Hurdles. In that event a strong favourite was mado of Idealism, while Master Paul also came in for support, though on what grounds' it was difficult to see. Hackers, however, were quite astrav, for Tyrannic, ridden by the Porirua light-weight, L. Traill, was first over the initial obstacle, and, nevei giving the others a chance, won all the way. Passive, who was second, was hard ridden for half a mile, but stayed on. Idealism jumped too carefully, and in addition, Cress was rather too unwell to have taken the mount. Hawick was scratched. for the Spring Nursery Handicap some thirteen two-year-olds faced the barrier, ?>i 1 i' 0 P" b ! ic went strongly for the Chokebore pair—Winniug Way and Scottish Star. The former squeezed home, but only by a narrow margin from Anna Carlovna. who had thi We'.onie Stakes winner doing her best a way from Home. Gnome finished very last,, anclgot money;, but Bandore raa badly. Lady Georgia, sister to Orton, ran her best raco to date, being in tho front line throughout. More is likely to be heard of this filly. Nothing but Patriotic appeared to suit the public in tho Avon Welter ovent, but his chances wero ruined early by Lady Moutoa cannoning into him iind knockinl? h'ni back to last position, whero he finished. When, the last furlong was entered upon Ireland asserted himself and won; easily. The winner was quietly fancied, as also was Floater, who was bracketed with him, but had tho latter not been in the race Ireland would have paid a-big dividend. Kurik wa.s running on well at the finish, and-so was Birkline. Beacon showed un well, but could not see out the finish. As was expected, Vice-Admiral closed up a better favourite than Masterpiece in tho Canterbury Cup. The latter is a big colt, and requires a man to handle Jinn. lha naco was a crawl for ono milo ■ and a .quarter, but then tho three-year-old rushed to the front. Vice-Admiral was always kept handy, and in tho run. home ho won by a length. Domino was a Jong way back when they wero half a ?'lie' r . om home, but finished strongly. Goldfinder and Martine wero then a long way rearward also. Byron finished up favourite in the Jockey Club Handicap, and, with ordinary luck, should have won. Ho jumped olf well on the inside, but tho field closed in on hint, and he was knocked back to last position. Ho came again in tho straight, however, but could not reach tho leaders. Formby camo out of tho ruck half way down the straight, and won' comfortably. Bliss was prominent till tho turn, whero she faded out. Madam Madcap, was another unlucky one, for, alter'!jumping'out well, she was knocked back to nearly last, and had to come round tho field. Her effort, however, was n very good one. Counterfeit and Avarice wero bracketed on tho machine, and constituted the popular fancy in the Oaks. After having the race run to suit hor, the'former won easily. >Her stablo companion set a fast pace till the. homo turn, where tho favourite came through, and won easily from Peircne, who challenged strongly in the .straight, but had no . chance ■ with Counterfeit. Midnight Sun, who had performed well with Ireland in a gallop, was the eleventh hour favourite in the Otaio Plate, and ha won. comfortably,.from MencUp, ,who to-day wasridden in behind. At the start this pair were left slightly, probably on account tho. fact that. Mendip's rider did not wish that.Tiis mount should bo.'out in. front;' where he pulls haird. Mumura and Roso Noblo. cut out the running to the turn, and were followed by Ivitosteri.; Here' Midnight Sun and Mendip ran through, and soon had the race to themselves. Tho former won easily, but Mendip was only a neck in front of Mumura and St. Aidan, who finished in a line. The scratching pen was freoly used in tho Electric Plate. Equitas and Autumnus were the only horses who were extensively supported, and the latter won after an interesting finish. Equitas failed to begin smartly, and was lucky to beat Naumai for second money. s .WEIGHTS FOR-FOURTH DAT. Christchurch, November 8. Tho following are the weights for tho fourth day of the Canterbury Jockey Club's' Metropolitan meeting:— GI'ESSy WELTER, of 300 sovs. Sis furlongs.—Nyland, list.; Full Kate, 10s. 101b.; Bliss, lOst. 51b.; Morccambe, lOst. 31b.; Gipsy Belle, Ost. 131b.; Etfort, 9st. 121b.; Patriotic, 9st. Bib.; Byron, 9st. 81b.; Hermin, 9st. 71b.; Orton, 9st. 71b.; Ireland, 9st. (ilb.; Culpnt, 9st. Sib.; St. Tones', 9st- 51b.;,Stepmete'r, Ost. lib.; Sea King, 9st. 31b.; Turbine, Ost.; All Guns, Bst. 131b.; Glenspring, list. 121b.; Bracken, Sst. 121b.; Medallist, Bt. lllb.; Bronze, Sst. 111b.; Kohinoor, Bst. 101b. ;NotrhPcle., Bst.-91b.; Avarice, Sst. 91b.; St. Petersburg, fisi. Sib.; Land Hose, Bst. 81b.; Coiieen Mary, b=t. 71b.; Fisticuff, Sst. Gib.; Crosbie, Sst. Bib.; Kilts, Sst.Gib.;Pilgrim's "Way, Bst. Gib.; Rangiatua, Sst. Gib.; Bonny Glen, Sst. Jib.; Lady Moutoa, Sst. 41b.; Outward, Bst. lib.; Aimwell, Sst. 31b.; Expansion, 7st. 131b.; Query, 7st. 131b. j Odessa, 7st. 91b.; Claninena, 7st. 81b.; Armstrong, 7st. 71b.;' San Lass, 7st. 71b.; John Bunyan, 7st. 71b.; True Knight. 7st. 71b.; Eaglestone, 7st. 71b.; Flambeau, 7st. 71b.; Ebonite, 7st .71b.; Goldemar, 7st. 71b.'; Nithsdale, 7st. 71b.; Heather Brae, 7st. 71b.; Stephanos, 7st. 71b.; I'ukewai, 7st. 71b.; Gangway, 7st. 71b. FENDALTON HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Ono inilo and a. quarter.—Los Angeles, lOst. 71b.; Vice-Admiral, 10s:. 31b.; .Uiss Misohiel, Ost. ib.; -Ueudip, Sst. 13ib.; Nyiarni, Sst. 111b.; Electrakoii', Sst. lltb.; Formby, Sst. lOilj.; Prim, Sat. 101b.; Masterpiece, Sst. lOllj.; Alernvonia, Sst. 'Jib.; Domino, Sst. Sib.; Iranui, Sst. ilb.; Alorecaiiibf, Sst. 3ib.; Byron, Bst. 31b.; Counterfeit, Sit. 21b.; Labour Day, Bst. 21b.; Martine, 7st. 121b.; S'.. Aidau, 7st. 111b.; Rose Noble, 7st. lOib.; Patriotic, 7st. 91b.; Joroniform, 7st. Sib.; Parable, 7st. 81b.; Birkline, 7st. 71b.; Mulga Bill, 7st. 31b.; Kilostcri, 7st. 21b.; Bonny Glen, 7st. lib.; Goodwin Park, 7st.; The Cornet, Gst. 1,11b 1 .; Colleen Mary, Gst. 131b.; Tannhauser, Gst. 131b.j Avarice, Gst. 131b.; Waipaku, Gst. 13!b.; Tawhaki, Gst. 131b.; Bracken, 6st. 121b.; Mumura, Gst. lllb.; Outward, Gst. lOlb.; Floater," Gst. 71b.; Cronstadt, Gst. 71b.; Outlander, Gst. 71b.; 'l'augeroa, Gst. "lb.; Probable, Gst. 71b.; Flambeau, Gst.'7lb.; Nightlight, Gst. 7lb. MEMBERS' HANDICAP, of GOO sovs. Seven furlongs.—Los Angeles, Ost. 131b.; Equitas, Ost. Olb.; Madam Madcap, Sst. 8lb.; Nyland, Ost. ilb.Formby, Sst. 131b.; Full Hate, Sst. 121b.; Bliss, Sst. lllb.; Boanerges, Bst. lllb.; Electrakoff, Sst. Olb.; Pejrene, Sst. Olb.; Koyal Scotch, Bst. 8lb.; Undecided, Sst. Gib.; Effort, Sst. .ljb.; Gipsy Beilo, Sst.; Ireland, 8?t.; Ddarest, 7st. 121b.; Labour Day, 7st. lllb.; Fdtinus, 7st. lllb.; Byron, 7st. lllb.; Dazzling. 7st. lOlb.; Orton, 7st. lOlb.; Hermia, 7st. "lb.; St. Toney, 7st. 51b.; Culprit, 7st. 51b.; Ainsdale, 7st. 51b.; St?pmoter, "st. lib.; Turbine, 7?.t.; Hohungatahi. 7st.: Medallist, Gst. lllb.; Genius, Gst. lllb.; Avarice. Gst. IMb.; Rangiatiia, Gst. 71b.; Longstep, Gst. 71b.; Query, Gst. 71b.; Floater, Gst. 71b.; Clanrncna, Gst. 71b.; Turna, Gst. 71b.; Ebonite, Gst. 71b. POUT COOPER HURDLES, of 200 sovs. Once round and a distance.—St. Aidan, 12s(. lib.; llawick, list, lib.; Passive, lOst. 101b.; Idealism, lOst. 71b.; Tyrannic, lOsf. Gib.; Gaelic, lOst. 51 b.; Gold Bird, IfJst. ,'Jlb.; Master I'aul, lOst. 21b.; To AVhetn, Ost. 01b.; Cardilf, Ost. Olb.; Gold I'in, Ost. lib.; Sea Dog, Ost. 21b.; Ito, ■)st. 21b.; Itingman, Ost.; Southern Cross, !l>l.j Nova, 9st.; Milo, flst.; Ifaugiwhenua. Ost.; Santa Claus, 9st.; Glcnlield, Sst.; Dan Leno, 9st. PIONEER HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Five furlongs.—Ermengarde, Ost. 51b.; Jan, Sst. 101b.; Glade, Sst. 51b.: Bandore; Bst. lib.; Bon Tun, Sst. 21b.; Glenfinnan, Bst. lib.; Canute, Sst. lib.; Bon Soir, 7nt. 131b.; Champagne, 7st. 131b.; Brown Owl, 7st. 1311).; Bonitas, "at. lUlb.; Talfcta, ?st. 101 b.; Anna Carlovna, 7st. 71b.; Gnome, "st. 71b.; Scottish Star, 7st. 31b.; Star Dancer, 7st. 31b.; May Dalr.vniple, 7st. 31b.; Pawky Lass, 7st. 31b.; Peppin,

7st. 31b.; Special Form, Gst. 121b.; Editali. Gst. 111b.; Andraea, Gst. 111b.;"Peg, (isi. . 111b.; Nyx, list. 111b.; Athenic, Gst. 111b.; Peroneal, Gst. 101b.; Massilin, Gst. 101b.; Martian Maid, Gst. 71b.; Art, Gst ,71b. O.UJ.JUUUIU ul l-'JO sUVa. imx lunuiiys.—l'lignurs <iy, list. -tb.; >\Jiitjry, bM. lllLi.; 05,. bn..; juiui xiuii}au, bst. bib.; Apiiuc-a, bat., lib.;-NHUs-uan', boc. -IXb.; bomt-rsauit, Bel. j SU'uge, isi. iUiu. ; (jongway, ist. Uib.; Ketl, \\uue auil i>iu«, isi. biu.; xiig luast, is't. bib.; xuis, Vat: Vxu.; ftiua, iol. '<iu.; xumuna, '<»(. 3ii>.; iMKun, isi. xio.j "ivoou, Vsi. •, XulKeiiny, osc. iJlu.; Foam X'niKt.-, ost. 9ib.; unite Fntg, Gst. üb.; i-ieasme xiunt, bst. ,Ib.; „.azann, bst. 71b.; Una, bit. VIO.J BiutaliOii, bst. 71b.; Alias i-ry, bst. Vib.; Lome, bst. 71U.; Kitler, bsc. ilb.; Topaz, tist. Vlb. .RANDOLPH HANDICAP, of 350 sots. Six iunongs.—Peirene, ibt. sib.; Gipsy jbelle, yst. alb.; i'aunus, 'Jst.; Urton, Sst. ilib.; Culprit, Gst. lUib.; itimk, bst. 8lb.; -ttuso .Nobie, Sst. 3ib.; All buns, Bst.; Uiciisprini;, 7st. 131b.; Genius, 7st. IMb.; Aieuainst, 7st. l^lb.; Merry Frank, 7st. lllb.; Kohinoor, 7st. 101b.; Tawhaki, 7st. 71b.; Crosbie, 7st. 71b.; Kilts, 7st .71b.; I'ilgrim's Way, 7st. 71b.; Bonny Glen, 7st. 51b.; b'eacou, 7st.; Allurement, Gst. 131b.; Gold Battery, Gst. 131b.; Passion, Gst. 121b.; Aphaea, Gst. 121b.; Clumueiio, Gst. lllb.; Armstrong, Gst. 101b.; True Knight, Gst. 101b.; Alexis, Gst. 71b.; Turna. Gst. 71b.; Big Blast, Gst. 71b.; Lady Kilcheran, Gst, 71b.; Ahuapai, Gst. 71b.; Varna, 6st. 71b. HOW THE CUP WAS WON. NO FLUKE. THE PARISIAN BEST AT THE WEIGHTS. ") FAVOURITE FAIRLY BEATEN. By Tclegrtpi;—l'ress Associativa- -CoDyrißHl Sydney, November 8. The "Sydney Morning Herald," describes the -kellwurue Cup race as a great raeo and a great victory. The hold was tuo largest since Aurafia's year. .Mr. Watson did not keop tlia public long in suspense. Ho released the barrier to an excellent start. The first to make use ot it was Cisco,. Posados, and Crown Grant. The first-named conducted the field on the course proper, the flying column passing with Cisco, Posados, Flaith, and Aurofodina in lino, followed by ii great cluster. The pace was very solid. As Cisco turned out of tho straight and opened up tho river stretch, the position or the leading division was practically unchanged. As they approached tho bridge, Aurofodina passed Cisco, who was escorted along the back of the course by Posados, Didus and Flavian being the nearest ot tho others, with Jacamar, Comedy King, Ladies' Man, Tho Parisian, and Trafalgar just behind the leading division. When tho abattoirs were cast behind, Aurofodina drow clear, and a<; Posados, Fluith, and Hartlell faded out, Britain, Didtts, Flavian, Jacamar, and The Parisian improved their positions. As tho field swept round the bend tho pace began to tell on Aurofodina, vrho came back to his field. A little further on he beat a retreat,.aa also <lid his stable-mate. Didus took his place at the head of affairs, anil con. l ducted Flavian and Jacamar into the home stretch, while in their wake wero The Parisian, Trafalgar, and Comedy King, battling along in great style. When the horses reached the distance Didus was still showing slightly in front of Flavian, but inside that point The Parisian, in responds to a call from Cameron, cams most resolutely, silencing tho pretentions of Didus. and Flavian, and winning decisively, amid a scene of great excitement. Cadonia, who appeared upon the scene too lato to bo eifective, was just behind Didus, while Comedy King and Woad were the nearest of the others. . The Parisian's victory was a complete vindication of his public form. He was ably handled by Cameron, who kept in a good position for the greater part of tho journey. The son of Bobadil , made a generous response when the critical question was put to him. Trafalgar ran with his customary honesty, but the weight told its talb in the last couple of-fur-longs. Flavian ran a great race, and tho ■ performance of Didus was narticti'larly good. Tho raeo was cleanly run, and tho best horse at tho weights proved victorious. . STORIES. JPho '"Daily Telegraph" says: "There was no semblanco of a fluke about tho win. The Parisian romped home, winning the Cup more easily than it had been won for a long time. His jeekey was sitting still, and letting him gallop as ho pleased. Taking places at tho post, Glue, Cisco, and Flavian wore on the inside, Trafalgar was prominent in the centre, and Diabolo, Britain, and Jacamar wore on tho outside. Cisco, Posados, Flaith, and Aurofodina were the most prominent for the first six furlongs. Cisco was first down the river side, but at the mile gavo way to Aurofodina, who remained in command. When tho straight was entered, Aurofodina. flattered followers, but within striking distance tho leaders were Flavian, Jacamar, Britain, Didus, Sandbath, and Tho When fairly on tho road homo the battlo was fierce." Tho Parisian, Flavian, Didus, Jacamar, Sandbath, and Comedy King were all prominent; but more than a furlong from home The Parisian, in the centre, dashed to the front, with Didus next, just in front of Flavian. Didus continued to struggle, so did Flavian; but Tho Parisian, full of running, and going like a steam engine, opened up a gap and won by a couple of lengths or more. Flavian just beat Didus; Cadonia was fourth, a neck in front of Comedy King. Trafalgar never once got into the fighting line, and finished abou't twelfth. Ho however, had a distinctly bad passage, but The Parisian and Comedy King had also to thread their way throimh. Therefore, it is rnoro than likely that tho best horso at the weights won." The winning jockey, Cameron, declared that he had a lovely passage all tho way round. Ho entered the straight somewhere about second, and felt pretty comfortable. His mount was not bumped once. "The Parisian was fairly fresh when ho took the lead; after that nothing got near us." Black, Trafalgar's jockey, said: "Tho weight was too much for the old horso. Ho got away pretty well, and all through had a good run, not being interfered with. Just when I thought he would como right out and romp in ho died away. I could not lift him along. Ho was fairly and squarely beaten." EFFECT ON THE BETTING RING. OVER .£IOO,OOO PAID. BIG WINNERS OVER THE DOUBLE. (Rec. November 8, 9.5 p.m.) Melbourne, November 8. The Melbourne ring paid out over one hundred thousand pounds as a result of Tho Parisian's win in the Melbourne Cup. Mr. Sol. Green alone paid forty thousand over tho double. One Caulfield trainer doubled Lady Medallist and The Parisian in the Cups, and Stood to win twentyseven thousand, but laid off eleven thousand. The owner of The Parisian, known as a light bettor, is credited with a win of forty thousand. Tho owners of Lady Medallist and The Parisian each backed winning doubles at the time of tho declaration of weights. QUEENSLAND CUP. ALL GREEN THE VICTOR. (Rec. November S, 0.5 p.m.) Brisbane, November 8. The Queensland Turf Club's November meeting was continued to-day. The following was the result of the:— QUEENSLAND CUT, of 750 sovs. Two miles. Mr. W. L. Waller's All Green, Gst 91b. 1 Mr. W. Ross Munro's Bernie's Lass, Sst. IMb 2 Mr. H. V. Hewitt's Palmer's Rush, 7st. 91b 3 There were 15 starters. All Green iron by a length. Half a length separated second ami third. Time, 3min. .'iOsec. ASCOT THOUSAND. AVON BY AN AUCKLAND nOKSE. (Rec. November 8, 9.5 p.m.) Melbourne, November 8. Tho Ascot Spring Thousand, for all galloways and horses. run over a course M furlongs (less lOOyib.), rcas decided at Ascot Ivacecoiii'.sc to-day. It was won by the Auckland-bred Doughboy (Gluten— Gold Web), carrying Sst. 21b., while another New Zealand-bred hor.-e, Flying Spark (Clanranald—Catherine Wheel), carrying lOsl. lllb., was third. After being a consistent failure ill Auckland. Doughboy was purchased by I

Messrs. J. O'Neill and S. E. Cooper, anil sent to .Australia, where lie was told. Ho has previously won several races in Australia. METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB'S MEETING. (By Tclecrauh.—Press Association.! Christchurch, November 8. Hie following are the acceptances for the .second ilav of the Metropolitan Trotting Club's meeting:— ILOItNBV HANDICAP (in«addle), of 150 hovs. .One'mile and n halt'.—Miramarisec.; Child Beldon, Ssee.The Next', B;ee.; Esma, Bsec.; Gladsome, 9sec.; Rolf Boldrewood, 9sec.; Bold .Maid. Usee.; Wild \ ictor. Usee.; Lignite, liscc.: Lady Lord Heathcotp, 13-ec. LY'TTELTON UANDICAP (in harness), of 200 so vs. Two miles.—Aiul.v .Regan, •iisec.; Calm, 7sec.; Proud Uirl, Bsec.; Link, Bsec. ;.Onawa, lOsec.; Lady Disdain, 13see.; Kini, ]3st'C.; Variation, 13scc.; Lord eHathcote, 13see. LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP (in saddle), of 75 sovs. One mile and a half. —Alita, scr.; Destruction, scr.; Rosalie, scr.; Novelwcod, 2sec.; Golden Mary, 2sec.; Corinna, 3;ec.; Chr.vsos, Isec. ;Totiy Wood, -lsec.; Leith, tsec.; liudstone,, -J-scc.; Golden Way, lsec.; Albert Huoii, 4sec.; Better Luck, 4~ec.; Merry Wcod, G?°e.; Ciss Vivian, Gsec.; Lion Heart, Gsee.; Spanish Lace, Csec.; Lelia 8., fisec.; Black Witch, Gsec.; Ella Princcss, Gsec.; Investment, Usee.; Alice Woodburn, "fee.; Jessie l)ream, Bscc.; Wild West, B;cc.; Tom Sawvers, Bsec. COURTENAY HANDICAP (in harness), of iOO sovs. Two miles.—Medallion, 3sec.; Imperial Polly, 7sec.; Piecework, "sec.; Adonis, 7sec.; Electrocute, Bscc.; Dr. Chutno.v, Bsec.; King Lynn, tisec.; Ruby S., Ssec.; Kalgoorlie, 9sec.; Jolm M., 9sec.; Schoolgirl, 9sec.; Croesns. lOsec.; Prince Warbeck, JOsec.; Bonification, lOsec. NOVEMBER HANDICAP (in saddle), of '200 sovs. Two miles.—Miss Florrie C., scr.; Medallion, 2scc.; Submarine, 7sec.; Lord Althorp, Ssec.; Lord Spec., 9sec.; Viewmont. 9sec.; Lady Richmond, lOsec.; Prince Wilkin, lOscc.; Bell Car, Usee.; Miraniar, 13sec.; Glendalough, llscc.; DOMINION HANDICAP (in harness), of 235 sovs. Two miles—Veras, scr. ; Quincey, 2sec.; liothville, Tsec.; Clive, lOsec.; Ngarata, lOsec.; Violet 3L, 13sec.; Muricata. 13sec.; Bellwind, 1-lscc.; Lig.nite, 14scc.'; Treasure Seeker, Usee.; Sir Joe, Usee.; Master Raymond, 18;ec.; Miss Ngapara, ISssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP (in saddle), of ICO sovs. One mile.—Scottish Mac, lsec.; Silver Black, lsec.; Truth, Ssec.; Millwood, 2sec.; Davspring, 3sec.; lola, 3sec.; Adonis, 3sec.; lanto, dsac.;_ V.S., 4scc.; Pinewood, 4sec.; -Royal Vesta, 4sec.; Prince Randlc, ssec.; Ayhwood, ssec.; Lodi, ssec. ROYAL HANDICAP (in harness),, of 200 sovs. One mile.^—Wilkie. scr.; Mains, fcec.; Rosebery, 4scc.; Siiver Black, 4sec.; Tho Needle, teac.; Princess Minto, ssec.; Blackchild, Boy, ssec.; Florin, sscc.; Agesemos, Gsec.; Little Arthur, 6sec.