THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 41, 12 November 1917, Page 7

THE TURF

MELBOURNE CUP WEEK FINAL DAY'S RACINC. TCALLAOE ISINGLASS WINS FISHER. PLATE. By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright (Rcc. November. 10, 8.45 p.m.) Melbourne, November 10. The weather was line but sultry for tlio final day's events oi the Y.R.C. Cui> Carnival at Flemington. Tho crowd was probably a record for the last day of the meeting, in the hopes of seeing Biplane out with Lanius, but the Derby winner, having dcvolopcd a split hoof, was withdrawn, The course wvas good, and tho racing exciting. Results;— BATMAN STAKES, of 600 sovs. Special woights. One mile. Mr. L. li. Winten's br. c. Pfth King, by Mountain King—Poi Dance, 9st. 31b. 1 Modesto, Bst. 71b 2 Cosmos, Bst. 71b 3 Ten started. After covering two furlongs, Modesto, Pah King, and Prince lioyal were leadine. Modesto was first into the straight, but Pah King on the rails camo through and won by a neck. Time, lmin. 40}scc. FLEMINGTON 6TAKES, of 500 sovs. For " two-year-olds. Six furlongs. G. L. Steady ch. c. Almoner, by Boniform—Caaaock 1 Oalix 3 Twelve started. Yerdun led into the course proper, but Almoner, already handy, put in a fast run, headed Yerdun at tho distance, and won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 14Jaec. V.R.O. HANDICAP, of 750 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. Mr. J. A; Mayo's ch. h. Tho Fortune Hunter, by • Flavus-Boiling 1 Banger J Fantarlo s Ten started. The order to the-piile post was Seigneur, Aliho, Sir Amyes, The Fortune Hunter, The Toff.'Eastcourt, and Fantaric. Almo and Tho Toff then drew up to tho loaders. At tho six furlongs post The Toff waß 'running second; then came Almo, Sir Amyas, The Fortune Hunter, and Ranger. Tho Toff was second into tho straight, but The Fortuno'Hunter and Banger came up very fast, tho, former getting tho verdict by a neck.' Time, 3min. 3fiec. •' 0. B. FISHER PLA.TE, of 1000 sovs. "Weight-for-age. One milo and a half. Mr. J. Baron's oh. h. Wallace Isinglass, by Wallace-Glass Queen, Ost. 41b. .... 1 Thana'. 3 Seven started. Thana got away alter a few strides, and led past the milo post, three lengths from Oagou, Lanius, Broken Glass, Westcourt, Cetigne, and Wallace Isinglass. Rounding the turn-Thana had a four lengths' lead from Lanius, Oagou, and Wallace Isinglass, and maintained this advantage to tho distance, • where Lanius was beaten, and Oetigne was looking liko the winner. WUllaco Isinglass then challenged, and won in a great finish by a neck. Thana finished twelvo lengths away. Time; 2min. 33sco. VICTORIA BTEEPLEOH4SE, of 600 bots. '.. Three., miles and a furlong. Xr. A. P. "Bowman's br. g. Murrangong, by . The Maltster—Coal. Queen 1 Bricks •••••: J Highland Clan 3 Eight started. After tho first round Murrangong always'held tho load. Then Booligal lost .his rider, Tlnto was pulled up, and Sylvan Lass fell. Won by fifteen lengths. Miser was the only other horse that finished. Time, 6min. 19sec. FINAL HANDICAP, of SCO sovb. ~ About one mile and a furlong. Mr. E! B. D, Clark's b. m. Dcneb, by Tho ■ Welkin—Teppo 1 Rael Locin 2 Eosanna 3 Twelve started. Deneb led throughout till Boven furlongs from homo. Satin .Bird was second, and then came Eosanna, Perform, and Rael Locin noar the laßt. Eosanna followed Deneh into the straight. At tho distance, Eacl Locin, forging through, challenged Doncb, but failed by half a length. Time, 2mm. 6scc. QUEENSLAND CUP. (Eeo. Novomhor 11, 11 p.m.) Brisbane, November 11. Following is the result of the raco for tho . QUEENSLAND CUP, of 750 sovs. Symposium, by Syco—Merry Thought, 7Bt. 111b 1 Master "Warkon, ' Bst. 21b 2 Fisher's Hope, 7st. 81b 3 Won by a head Time, 2min. 53 Msec. CJ.C; MEETING METROPOLITAN HANDICAP WON BY TEKA. —— i By Telegraph—Press Association. Chrlstchurch, November 10. Tho Canterbury. Jockey dub's Spring Meeting concluded in brilliant weather before a large attendance. The totalisator handled £46,376, making £141,545 10s. for tho meeting, against £175,697 for the four days last year. MIDDLETON HURDLES, of 200 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 5 Don Francisco, 9st. 81b j 8 Cast Iron, 9st. 131b ! 2 2 Naupata, list, lib 3 Also started: 3 Compulsion, list. 81b.; 6 San Sebastian, lOst. 111b.; 7 Master Hamilton, lOst. 91h.; 1 Portland Lady, 9st. 61b.; 4 Want, 9st. Compulsion mado the early running, being joined at Cutts's by Naupata. The pair raced together to the homo bend, where Don Francisco joined issue, and coming away won by two lengths from the fast-finishing Cast Iron, who beat Naupata by half a length. Want fell. Time, Jmin. 15 4-ssec. APPRENTICES' HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. 9 Golden Prince,. 7st. 41b 1 1 Spangle,. 7st. 111b ...-. 2 2 Placid, 7st.. 21b ; [ j Also started: 5 Charley, Bst. 101b '; 4 Kilrush, Bst. 61b.; 13 Kilkee, Bst. 31b.; 9 Bellrock, Bst. lib.; 12 Malvolia, 7st. 31b.; 11 ICimbolton, 7at. 31b.; 3 Missouri, 7nt. 21b • 6 Claverhouso, 7st. 21b.; 7 Leaping Burn, 7st.; 10 Platoon, ?Bt.. > Charley and Platoon were clear of a bunched field till tho distance, where Placid shot out and looked a winner, but over the final bit Golden Prince and Spangle camo fast,' tho former winning by. a long neck. Placid was very close up third, and Malvolia fourth. Time, lmin. 28 3-ssec. .- ■• SPRING NURSERY HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Five furlongß. 2 Demagogue, Bst. 31b. ... i 1 Finmark, Bat. 81b. ... . * 2 3 Pontoon, Bst. 121b 3 Also started: 6 Cherry Mart, Bst! 4ib.'• 2 Piraeus, Jet. lib. (coupled with tho winner); 4 Karo, Bst. lib.; 9 Indus, 7st, 91h; 8 Caverook, 7st. 91b. and Plaßtic, 7st. 71b. Occupied); 5 Rismgham, 7st. 71b.; 7 Long Range, 7st. 71b. rir Zia, 7st. 21b.; 12 Bonville, 6st. 101h.; 10 Oanamana, 6st 71b The field camo along in a line, with Pontoon showing slightly in front. Fifty yards from home, Gray shook Domagogue up, and he camo away and won by a baro length from Finmark, who finished faßt and boat Pontoon by half a length Piraeus waß fourth. Time, lmin. 1 l-ssec METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, of 1250 sovs One mile and a half. 4 Teka, Bst. 31b 1 11 Multiply, 7st. 21b. ..; 2 2 Johnny Walker, 7st. i11b.3 Also started: 6 Adjutant, 'Bst.""iab.': 7 Snub, Bst. 101b.: IClient. Bst. 91b.: 3 Rome's Drift, Bst. 4Lb.; 5 Hcndra, 7st, 91b.; 8 Dovotion, 7st. lib.; 9 Black All, 6st. 111b,; 12 Battle Eve, 6st. 111b. : 10 Wardancer, 6st. 1110. Hendra was first out from a perfect start, but was quickly paßSed by Battle live, who showed the way to tho straight where he retired. Snub took up the running, but quickly compounded, and Client. Korke a Drift, Toka, Multiply, and Black All became prominent. Toka came along at tho distanco and won comfortably by two lengths from Multiply, who was tho same distanco ahead of Johnny Walker with Eorke's Drift'fourEh. Time, 2min. 32 3-ssoc.-AVON WELTER HANDICAP, of 400 sovs Six furlongs. 4 Birkcnvale, Bst. 611f i 1 Zuland, Bst. 121b •> 17 Pariform, 7st. 71b 3 Also started: ( Gazique, 9at. 71b.;""ii Tin Up, 9st. Sib.: 9 Kiljoy, Bst. 121b.; 7 Good Hope, Bst. lllb.; 2 Black Ada, est. 81b.; 10 Kilrea, BBt. 61b.; 8 Palamon, Bst. 61b.; 3 Comment, Bst. 21b.; 14 Red Book, 7st. 131b.; If, Slr ., ll ®. U ' 7st - 11 Tremcna, 7st. m!?"' A 7st. 71b.: 5 Donnata, 7st. 71b.; 16 Vandubhe, 7st. 71b. Birkcnvale was in front from start to finish, winning nicely from Zuland by two lengths. The samo distanco separated second and third. Gazique was close up fourth. Time. lmin. 11 Msec. STEAD MEMORIAL STAKES, of 1000 sovs. Weight-for-ago. One mile and a quarter. 1 Desort Gold i 2 Mottham 2 Tho only starters. Desert Gold wont to the front after covering a furlong, and won as Blio liked by nearly two hundred yards. In fact, it was a working gallop for tho mare. Time. 2min. 6 3-ssec. RANDOLPH HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs. 6 The Whito King, Bst. lllb 1 1 Subterfuge, Bst. 21b 2 15 Thestiuß, 7at. 131b 3 Also started: 11 Ascalaphus, Bst. lllb.; 4 Sunny Climes, Bat. lllb.; 12 Thames, Bst. 101b.; 7 Matty, Bst. 51b.; 9 Bomb, Bsl. 31b., and Post Haste, 7st. (coupled); 5 Kilbrogan, 7st.j 3 Lord Ainslie, 7st.; 12 Rosovear, 7st, 71b.: 14 Nautical, 6 Christopher Sly, 7st. 41b., and Sisyphus, 7at. (coupled); 16 1

Loaping Burn, 751.; 13 .Bod Cent, 7st.; 18 Polygon, 7st.; 2 l'nil May, 7st.; 17 Mythology, 7st. . . Thestius all the running, hut lnsklo the distance was cut down by The IVlnto King, who just got hoino by a ncck from Subtorfuge, who was n- bare length in front of Thestius, with Ascalaphuß fourth. Time, lmin. 14 2-sseo. FKNDALTON HANDICAP, oi 600 sovs. One mile. 10 Margerine, fist. 121b 1 3 Brambletyc, 6st. lllb. 2 11 Cleft, 7st. lib ■■■■■■■■■ 3 Also started; Multifual, Sat. 41b.; 8 Oxonhopo, Bat,; 1 Paraoa-, 7st. 101b.; 5 Bedd-cl-Bahr, 7st. 101b.; 4 Jlisa do Val, 7at. Sib.: 6 Ladoguer, 7st. 41b.; 2 Daytimo,. 7st. 31b.; 3 Gamccock, 7st. 31b. (coupled with Bramblctye'); 9 Elocution, 7at. 21b.; 12 Comely, 6st. 131b.; 13 King Star, 6st. 101b.; 15 liose Pink, fist. 71b.; 14 Ogier, fist. 71b. Margerine was first away, but after two furlongs Elocution and Daytimo passed her. The last-named was first into the straight, but Margerine camo again, and in a good finish won by a head from Hramblolye, wio was a baro length ahead of Cleft, with Miss do Yal fourth. Time, lmin. 40 l-ssec. AUCKLAND MEETING MULLINGAR WINS CITY HANDICAP VACABOND SCORES IN THE GUINEAS. By Telegrajh—Press Association. | Auckland, November 10. The Auckland Kacing Club'B Spring Meeting was held in fine weather. Tho course was in escellent condition, and there was a large attendance. All the events, with the exception" of tho classics, wero keenly contested. E. Warner, rider of Caber Feagh in tho Hurdles, was dislodged, and sustained a broken collarbone. Tho totalisator handled t £41,404, against £33,263 on the corresponding day last year, an increase of £8141. MAIDEN HTJKDLES, of 200 sovs. One mile and a half. 1 Con, lOst. 61b .' (Nesbit) 1 8 Whito Sox, 9st. 2 2 Glendalough, lOst. lllb 3 Also started: 6 Simple 6am, lOst. 51b.-, 3 Combustion, lOst. 31b.; 5 Dancastor, 9st. lib.; 9 Keystone, 9st. 51h.; 4 Carbiness, 9st. 31b,; 7 Joss, 9st.; 14 Swastika, 9st.; 11 Caber Feagh, 9st-.; 10 Kinkora, 9at.; 12 Dunrobin, 9st.; 13 Sportful. 9et. Simple Sam and White Sox carried on the early running. Along tho back Glenalongh assumed command from White Sol and Con. At the last jump the former was well clear, but struck hard and. almost came down, Preston making a marvellous recovery. In a good finish Con won by half a length. Glendalough was a length and a half away.' Time, 2min. Msec. Carbiness and Simple Bam fell. GEEAT NORTHEEN GUINEAS, of 1000 sovs. One mile. 1 Vagabond, Ost. 71b (E. Eccd) 1 2 Bingham, Bst. 71b 2 6 liathlin, Set. 101b 3 Also started: 5 Demotic, Bst. 71b.; 7 Empire, Bst. 71b.; 4 Hentmore, Bst. 71b.; 8 Woody Glen, Bst. 71b.: 3 Chuckle. Gat. 51b.: 9 Pearl do Mont, Bst. 61b. ' Rathlin and Ohuclslo carried 011 the running to tho straight entrance, where Vagabond camo through and won, pulling up, by five lengths. Bingham finished well and beat Rathlin by a leneth. Dcmotio waß fourth. Time, lmin. 40sec. HOBSON HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Sii 1 furlongE. ' 11 Meltonis, fist. 121b (Jlurgcsß) 1 3 Fabriquette, Bst. 71b 2 10 Step, 7st 3 Also started: 6 Lady Paula, Bst. 101b.; 7 Mossman, Bst. 71b. : 1 Dellacity, 6st. 71b.; 6 Pink Tie, Bst. 21b.; 4 Lord Kenilworth, 7st. lllb., and Ecvcuuc, fist. l!lb. (coupled); 14 Kiriwinning, 7st. 91b.; 2 Stilts, 7st. 91b., and Jocular, 7st. 71b. (coupled); 15 Winning Lady, fist. 121b.; 18 Pukeitua, 6st. 121b.; 19 Honeymoon, fist. 121b.: 15 Piupiu, fist, 121b.; 8 Gold Kip, fist. 121b.; 17 Actrice, fist. -121b.; 13 Monatour, fist. 121b.; 12 Back- | lire,. 6st. 121b. Stjlts and Lord Ifenilworth led for four furlonß. Moltonis came through at the straight entranco and won comfortably by two lengths. A ncck separated second and third. Time. lmin. 17 Mscc. WELCOME STAKES, of ICOO sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Informal, Bst. 2lb. (Hewitt) 1 2 Binoamaru, Bst. 81b 2 5 Shining Light, Bst. 21b 3 Also started; 3 Canzoret, Bst-. 51b.; 11 Tcmplemore, Bst. 51b.; 10 Airoraft, Bst. 21b.; 13 Corinth, Sat. 21b.; 9 The Broke, Bst. 21b.; 12 Demoiselle, Bst.; 15 Hessian, Bst.; 6 Kawaka, Bst.; 7 Kilbcggan, Bst.; 4 Miss Ellice, Bst.; 14 Sugar Works, Bst.; 8 Wish Wynne, Bst. Hineamaru, was first away, but Informal quickly rushed to tho front and was never troubled, winning very easily by two and a half lengths. A length r.nd a half separated secoud and third. Time, lmin. 2scc. OITY HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs. One mils and a quarter. 12 Mullingar, Bst. , 31b (Goldfinch) 1 4 Toa Tere, 9st-.. 41b 2 1 Chortle, lOst. 41b + 8 Sir Ralph, 7st. 31b + +Dead heat, third. Also started: 6 Colonel Soult, Bst. 101b.; 3 Hopfleld, Bst.; 5 Uncle Ned, 7st. 91b.; % Rebel, 7st. filb.; 13 Munster, 7et.; 7 Hythread, 7st.; 9 Meltchikoif, 6st. 121b.; 10 Alteration, fist. -91B.; 14 Pcndoon, fist. 91b.; 11 Cynic, fiat. 91b. Hopfield and Undo Ned made the early running from Toa Tero and Moltchikoff, with Chortle a long way back. At the entranco to the straight Undo Ned took tho lead, but was immediately challenged by Mullingar, Toa Tere, and Sir Ralph, with Chortle coming fast on tho outside. In a great flnißh Mullingar won by half a length, with tho dead-heaters a neck away. Time, 2min. 8 3-ssec. ONEIIUNGA 'STEEPLECHASE, of 300 sovs. About three miles. 3 Marton, list. 41h (Copestake) 1 7 The Channel, 9st. 101b 2 .2 Collector, list-. 31b 3 Also started: 1 Waiinah_l2st. 91b.; 8 Marconi, list, lib.; ff liTgMlWTracr, lOst. 81b,; 9 Fagot, lOst. 41b.; 4. Ulster, lOst. 31b.; 6 Hautcrc, lOst. Tho Channel led to the last round, when he was joined by Marton. The latter led down the hill and was never headed, winning easily by eight lengths. Collector was five lengths away. Time, 6min. 58sec. Ingenkender fell. SHORTS * HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Fire furlongs. 4 Inah, 7st. 71b, (Morris) 1 1 ltekanui, Sst. 31b 2 13 All Talk, fist. 71b .' 3 Also atartcd; 7 Glenroy, 9st. 31b.; 3 Lightning, Bst. 51b.; 6 Lady Jack, 7st. 101b.; 12 Polydamon, 7st. lllb.; 9 Ring Lupin, 7st. 101b.; 5 Astor, 7st. 71b.; 2 Waiuta, 7st. 61b.; 8 Kitty: Bollairs, 7st. 21b.; 11 Pink Tic, fist. 121b.; 10 Torotoro, 6st. 71b.; 13 Juanna, 6st. 71b. (coupled with All Talk); 15 Taj Mahal, fist. 71b.; 16 Runaway, fist. 71b.; 14 Cordite, fist. 7li). Kitty Bellairs and luah made the running to the straight entrance, whero .tho field closcd up. A good finish resulted' in Inah winning by a head from the fastfinishing Rekanui. All Talk was a neck away, l'imo, lmin. lacc. NORMANDY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. 9 Don't, Bst. 31b. (Brady) 1 1 Lough Eunell, Bst. 31b 2 4 , Fabriquctto 3 I Also stnrted: 3 Slipstitcb, Bst. 41b.; 12 Sleepy Jack, Bst.; 10 Penniless, 7st. 131b.; 6 King of tho Yalloy, 7st. 131b.; 7 Preeminent, 7st. 121b.; 2 Colonnade, 7st. 121b.; 13 Bezmar, 7st. 101b,; 14 Independence, 7st. 71b.; 5 Bowler, 7st. 41b.; 8 Billy Wiggs, fist. 121b.; 11 Stop, fist. 121b.; 16 Riga-, 6st-. 121b.; 15 Macoppcr. Lough Ennell and Don't led all the way, Don't winning a good raco by a length. Fabriquctte was two lengths away. Time, lmin. 28 2-sgec.