V.R.C. DERBY

Grey River Argus, 5 November 1928, Page 6

V.R.C. DERBY

WON BY STREPHON. Prince Humphrey Hurt. (Received November 4 at 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, November 4. The weather was dull and threatening for the V.R.C. races. There was a large crowd, including the GovernorGeneral . and the State Governors. There also were several New Zealanders present. In the Maiden Plate, Gilt Edge was fifth early in the race, hut took the lead at theydistance, and won nicely. It was its first placing. It cost 5000 guineas as a yearling. The owner is Mr A. J. Craig, who once won the Melbourne Cup with Bitalli. Parkwood was prominent throughout and recorded its third win in as many starts in the Maribyrnong Plate. The rider was Duncan, who also piloted Gilt Edge. The winner is engaged in the Derbies. Gothic had a brilliant win in the Melbourne Stakes, and has now recorded three wins, one second and one third in five starts this season. It is trained by the former New Zealander, Lou Robertson. Statesman came up at the last turn, and finished fast, getting third place.

Strephon had a decisive victory in the Derby. His trainer is Robertson, the owner Mr Green, and the rider was Pike. They also were associated with Gothic’s victory. Strephon cost 525 guineas as a yearling. Ft has contested six races, and has secured four firsts. It will now incur a five pound penalty in the Melbourne Cup, making its weight 7.6. Strephon’s dam, Soldier’s Love, is a daughter of Martian. Pike has previously won the Derby on Beragoon. and Beverage. Prince Humphrey galloped on. but pulled up lame. Highland was fourth in the race, and finished the best. It was later discovered that Prince Humphrey had badly injured his near hind tendon when running jn the Derby, and he Was removed to a veterinary hospital. The Caulfield stipendiary stewards enquired into tho mishap. The evidence failed to disclose the actual cause, but- it is surmised that the colt was galloped on. Balmerino lost its position at seven furlongs in the race, this being caused by Prince Humphrey rolling badly. The first prize is £4610. The Cantala Stakes gave the rider Duncan his third win for the afternoon on Highland. Highland is trained by Jock Hold, and has been a very consistent performer this season. It beat Gothic in the October Stakes. Results:— MAIDEN PLATE. Gilt Edge 8.0 1 Valve 7.11 2 Gay Princess 7.9 3 Won by three-quarters of a length; third one and a-quarter lengths away; Tine inn fourth. Twenty-four started. Time 1.39}. This time equals the race record. MARIBYRNONG PLATE. Parkwood 9.6 1 Roc 8.10 2 Sintre 8.7 , 3 Won by a neck; third hlaf a length away. Twelve started. By am a was fourth. Time I.o}. MELBOURNE STAKES. Gothic 9.3 (J. Pike) 1 Amounis 9.0 (J. Munro) .. .. 2 Statesman 9.0 (M. McCarten) . . 3 Won by a long neck; third threequarters of a length away. Eight started. Maple was fourth. Time 2.8.}. V.R.C. DERBY. Strephon (J. Pike) 1 Yodelist (Wilson) 2 Balmerino (A. Reed) 3 Eleven started. Yodelist was the first to begin, but Ramulus led at the nine furlongs from Strephon, Strogoff, Kavellij and Yodelist, with Balmerino second last. Strephon ran to tho front, at the mile, and was never afterwards headed. lie came on to win easily by three and a-half lengths. Balmerino. finishing fia4t, was three lengths away, and then came Ramulus, Oatendale, The Happy Warrior, Ravalli, and Cimbrin. The last two were. Prince Humphrey and Strogoff. Time 2.33. The fractional times were:— First four furlongs, 544 secs; last four, 484 secs; concluding six, 1.13; final mile 1.384. CANTALA STAKES. Highland 9.8 .. 1 Karama 7.10 2 Black Duchess 8.6 3 Eleven started. Won by one and three-quarter lengths; third one and a-quarter lengths away. Time 1.374. Lady Beth was fourth. The fractional times were: First four fu"longs, 494 secs; last four, 48secs; concluding six 1.12. HOTIIAM HANDICAP. Epilogue 8.4 1 Valamita 8.10 2 Canning Queen 7.5 3 Fifteen started. Won by three-quar-ters of a length; one and a-half lengths; Mondiago fourth. Time 2.31}. This is a race record. Epilogue was second throughout, and led at the distance, to win brilliantly. The trainer, Scobie, also prepared Gilt Edge. Epilogue was ridden by R. Lewis, and is engaged in the Cup. The last half mile took 474 secs. In the Melbourne Stages, the last six furlongs took 1.12, and the last mile 1.404. Sabasson has been scratched for the Melbourne Cup. TURNSTILE FRAUDS. (Received November 4 at 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, November 4. Five men, including club employees, were arrested at Moorefield racecourse, on charges of conspiring to defraud the Moorefield Club, by manipulating the turnstile and reselling the admission tickets. BRISBANE DERBY. BRISBANE, October 4. The Derby resulted:—Paddi Ev', 8.5, 1; Royal Flavour, 8.5, 2; Guncraft, 8.10, 3. Nine stiarted. Won by three lengths. ’ Time 2.33.