THE TURF

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIV, 31 October 1921, Page 5

THE TURF

V.R.C. MEETING

(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (Australian & N'.Z. Cable Aufiociation

MELBOURNE, Oct. 29,

The weather was bright, with an enormous attendance for the first, day of the V.R.C. meeting at Jdemiugton. The Govornor-Genor il and State Governors were present, also a lew New Zealanders. The going was good. Armed Alliance was always prominent and won the Maiden in fast, time, Duncan rode the winner. .Dempsey’s mount, Anatolia, dislodged the rider prior to the Afrybyrnong start, and bolted and took no part in ihn race. Bellamhi. ridden by McLaehlan, Jed from the tan crossing and won welt from tb<' thousand guinea colt Prince Tressadv. ' This is McLaclilan’s third success' in this race. _ Bellamhi post 475 guineas as a yearling. Alter the race Bellamhi dislodged'the rider, who landed on his feet. There was a good race for the Melbourne Stakes. Vlolinceilo led early from Eurythmie, who wont to the front) at (he distance and won nicely, Dempsey rode Eurythmie and had a groat' reception. The imre has now won £28,1597. Eurythmie ran the last live furlongs in 1.1. Results:

Maiden Plata; Armed Alliance (8.0) 1 ; IViawnp ((8.5) Fsdehee (8.10) 3. Thirteen starters. Won ‘by threequartors of a longtli, with two and a half lengths between second and third. Ala rybvrnong .Plate ; Bellarnhi (8.10) 1 ; Prince Tressady (8.10) 2 ; iMiranton (8.10) 3. AVon by threcquarters of a length, a neck separating second and third. There were thirteen starters. Time 1.2.',. . Melbourne Stakes: Knrythmic (9.- ) 1., Violineello (9.1) 2, Amazonia (9.1) 3. Won hy half a. length, with sixlengths between next two. Time 2. rj-. Four starters. ' Victoria Derby: Furious, 8.5 (R. Lewis) 1 Bassi, 8.5 (A. Davis) 2 Harvest King, 8.10 (Duncan) d Bassi ami Lionel Attwill made most, of the running, Furious being Join t h. Early at the hack, Bassi, had a neck lead from Lionel Attwill, who was a length in front of Furious. T then earno Pclavv Alain. At the turn Lionet will and Bassi were together, halt a Icimth ahead of Furious. Honey Bee was last at the beginning, hut then came up to fourth pknee bun--ons led into the straight and non easily bv three lengths from Bassi; Harvest*Kmg throe away was third: Honey Bee fourth, Lionel AHwill next, and Pelaw Mam last. Jmm 2 35. The race was a record. Furious iii” the Ai d bon me- Cun is handicapped 7.2 and carries no- extra. w°P-‘it. Lewis gained Ids seventh A ictona Derhv riding success, and the winner was accorded a good reception Lewis stated that ho had a comfortable ride, and that the issue was never doubtful. It wa-s the owner Clarke s second * Cantala Stakes: O’Sullivan) 1, Demetrius, i-m (-’• ivl \ lorn) 2; Alollv’s Robe, 8.13 (Folslmm) 3. AVon bv two and a half threoquarlcrs of «■ length wparati lfc , second ami third . Time | Hotham Handicap (8.10) L J )a '?v, win (7.8) 2. The Rover (8.10) d. i ntcen starters, won by halt a knigHi,* neelc between second and third. Erasmus has been scratched for the Melbourne p is Bay. I The Herald states that the Derby is casilv described, as the lavounte novel- looked like being ‘beaten and had a good run throughout, with no interference. Lewis established an mi ~ bridgcablo gap. At the thru Honey Bee was knocked back and ran or-, raticaily, The Telegraph slates it was the befit dressed Derby day ih.W. way* perfect weather sethum the frocking'. I rious was everybody s favourite, pa liculavlvl since the improvement shown at Alelhourne, and reinained at the leader’s heels till the straight.,The race was won at the distance. j

WELLINGTON RAGES

(United Press Association)

WELLNGTON, Oct. 2.9. dtl the Wellington races further reSl ieeonTHurdles: Manhhera 1; Kiplia.r 2 .Master ].toris* B. Scratched. Explorer. Ruddy fell at the last hmPearce Handicap: Daipty P C P Martial Dawn 2, Rlackmail 3. ed; Ml'iohil, Thespian,,Mustmd P«--, Tsobel, Bonnie Heather, Might Lom,UJutedo Stakes; Epitaph 1, Vaiyclk 2 Deborah 3. Only starters. Champion Plate: A myth as. _ 1, Rouen 2, Grotesque 3. Scratched. Mia ho, The Hawk, Molyneaux, Duo, Lh: towel, Vespucci, Anomaly, Jam. l<, ]’lialiiiie Handicap: Stylish Oady 1 Ladv Mirnsonta 2, Capping Day A. Scratched- Timihnnga, Celmisia, Ducnllor., Creme do- Mont ho, Hon, Led H wtnni Handicap; Astinorae 1, Afiss Gold 2, Mustard Pot, 3. Scratched: la. matete, Timihanga, Affectation, Joa Tana, fulsome, Still Sea. . ! WELLINGTON, Tins Day. j The totalisatcir total was £70,000. j