LATE SPORTING

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIV, Issue 277, 3 November 1924, Page 6

LATE SPORTING

— V.B.C. DERBY. “ EXERCISE GALLOP FOR SPEARFELT.’* (Received 3, 10.55 a.m.) Sydney, Nov. 3. Commenting on the result of the Victorian Derby, the 4 ‘Herald” says: “Numerically the field was up to the average, but it cannot bo said the classic event had attracted throe-year-olds with staying powers. It is doubtful if ever a Derby was won with greater case. It appeared nothing more than an exercise gallop to Spearfelt, whv made a magnificent run over the two last furlongs and came home on his own with his rider holding him well in hand. It was evident ho could nave won by several more lengths than he did.” Regarding Gloaming’s win, the “Herald” says that it was one of the easiest wins he has had for some time. The “Telegraph” observes: “Having his first race in his native State, Gloaming made tho opposition look cheap. ’ ’ AUCKLAND’S SECOND DAY, (Per Press Association.) Auckland, Nov. 3. The weather is fine for the second day of the races. Results: — Normanby Plate.—Sandstar 1, Lapidary. 2, Whetunui 3. Scratched: Cureaform and Exactly. Won by a neck. Time, 1.42. Mahukau Hurdles.—Mia Bella 1, Landbird 2. Miss Melva 3. . Scratched: Passin’ Through. Won by a neck, four lengths separating second and third horses. Time, 3.19 3-5. Epsom Handicap.—Dan Quin 1, Broadwood 2 Finelli 3. Scratched: Miss Egypt. Won by a head, a neck separating second and third horses. Tim, 1.15 1-5. King Edward Memorial. — Gold Jacket 1. Ruapapa 2, Stork 3. All started. Won by a head. Timo, 2.9 2-5. GISBORNE RACES. (Per Press Association.) Gisborne, Nov. 3. The Poverty Bay Turf Club meeting is being continued to-day in fine weather. Results: — Matawhero Handicap.—Sweet Heather 1. Rowley 2. General Carrington 3. Scratched: Heather Sprig, Killock and Ginger Mick. Won by. 1J lengthy, two lengths separating second and third horses. Time, 1.36 3-5. Hurdles.—Silverfish 1, Monte 2, Mahia 3. Scratched: Sweet Heather. Won by threequarters of a length. Juvenile Handicap.—Nancy Lee 1, Voltore 2, Cymbeline 3. All started. Won by two lengths, three lengths separating second and third horses. Time, 1.4 1-5. Makaraka Handicap.—Correspondent 1, Gaze 2, T© Kuri 3. All started. Won by a neck, three-quarters of a length" separating second and third horses. Time 1-44 3-5.