THE TURF

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 2 November 1914, Page 3

THE TURF

IPbess Association. -Copxbiqht.) MELBOURNE, Oct.. 31. The Victoria Racing Club's meeting opened to-day. The anticipation ' that the Cup meeting would be as big as ever was bourne out by the attendance on the opening day. * Despite light continuous rain, all the stands were packed with spectators. , Until to-day the tracks were in the hardest condition ever known, and it was feared that horses woiild break as well as records. The application of water proved too much, in vif»w of the rain, and the going was heavy. The Derbv was anticipated to prove a match between Woorak and Mountain Knight, but they both failed dismally. Another interesting phase was the race between the two Oaks fillies. It is considered that, in view of the heavy going, Traquette hung too closely too Woorak and may therefore turn the tables on Carlita on Thursday. The surprise of the race was the running of Giru and Indiscretion. The first named must give a good account of himself in the Cup. Indiscretion ran six lengths behind the field for J of a nule, and entered the straight on terms with Woorak. The stakes was a splendid race. The winner, St Carwyne, put up a fine performance, which" strengthens his cup claims. , .. Red Signal's win in the Manbyrnong Plate was due to McLachlan's clever ridin-. He finished the last two furlongs under the whip. ~, n The last race of the day was ridden in heavy driving rain. Maide! f~Hush Money 1, Wallashia 2, R€ Marlbyrnong Plate: Redl SignalML, Three Star 2, Nicanor 3. AH started. After two furlongs had been covered, Red Signal took command, and, stalling off a challenge inside the distance from Three Star, won bya head. Four lengths separated the second and third. Hotham Handicap: Uncle Matt l, Gladwyn 2. Allingamite 3. Victoria Derby : Carlita 1, Anstaeus 2, Giru 3. Gold Foote was scratched. Woorak soon took command and, after thev had gone a couple of furlongs, had a lead of three lengths from Traquette Rounding the turn Carlita ran up to Woorak, and at the half distance easily drew awav. Aristaeus was coming very fast, but* Carlita held the lead easily, and won bv a length and a half There •was thTeequarters of a length between the second and third. Traquette was fourth, Woorak and Indiscretion together next, and Mountain Knight a long way Melbourne Stakes: St Carwyne 1, Alsconner 2. Philio 3. After three furlongs had been put behind Pilio led from Posinatus, Lochano, Sylvanmore, I Lilyveil, Aurifer, St spasa and St Oarwvne Philio increased the lead to three lengths round the turn. Posinaf tus Sir Alwvnton, and Carwyne headI od the field at Aleconner was also coming through chaUengliL the leaders. At the half-distance I St" Carwyne was in front, and he main- . tai'ned the first position, and won by a neck, with three-quarters of a, length between the second and third I Coburg Stakes: De Gania 1, Tadanga \ 2. First Principle 3.