THE V.R.C. MEETING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 8089, 2 November 1887, Page 5

THE V.R.C. MEETING.

CUP DAY. AN ENORMOUS ATTENDANCE. DEFEAT OP THE FAVOURITES, DUNLOP WINS. THE FASTEST TIME ON RECORD. [SPECIAL MBS3AGB.J Melbourne, November 1. The weather experienced to-day for the second day's racing of the V.R.C. Spring Meeting wae delightful, though intensely hot. There was an enormous attendance on tho flat and hill, and also on the grandstand and enclosure. Among the visitors to the course were the Governors of Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia, also several members of the British aristocracy. The Cup race was tun at a clinking pace throughout. . Dunlop won easily, and the time occupied by him is the fastest on record for the raoe. The winner is the joint property of J. Sannders, who rode him, and Mr. Donovan, a Newmarket hofcellteepar. Dunlop's victory has saved many bad double books, and, as far as can be ascertained, there are no heavy winners over him. Both Silvermine and Australian Peer were bad horses for the ring. The following are the details of the racing :- Handicap Hurdle Race of 250sovs and ssovs each. About three inilee. Mr S. Martin's oh g Friction, aged ... 1 Mr \V. Bailey's b g Sir Launcelot, syrs 2 Mr R. Phillip's b g EUerslie, aged ... 3 Friction secured an easy victory, beating Sir Launoelot by two lengths. Time, smin ■iOico. Railway Handicap of ssove eaob, with 200 added ; second, 40; third, 20sovs. Six furlongs. Mr J. Thompson's b h Master John, 4yre, by Lockleys—Hoyden ... ... ... 1 MrC. Collin's ch h Newmaster, 4yrs ... 2 Mr S. Miller's oh h Lando, 6yra ... .- 3 Won easily. Time, Lmin 17soo. Kensington Stakbs ot lOsovs oach, witn 250 added. For two-yoar-olds. Colts, Set 51b ; fillies and gelding?, Set. Winner to be sold for £300. Five furlongs?. Hon. J. H . Hill's b c Venture, by Riohmond—Success 1 Hon. L. L. Smith's br f Hegira, by Darriwell—Alethe 2 Mr. J. Whittingham'e br o Yan Yean, by Quambone —Premier mare 3 Time, lmin Sseo. Melbourne Cup of 20iova each, 10ft, with 2,500i0vs and a trophy, valno lOOaovs, lidded. The second horse to receive SOOsovs, and the third 250sovs out of the stake. Two miles. Mr. R. Donovan's b or br h Dnulop, syrs, by Neckeragat—Etta, Bst 31b, including 5U> penalty (J. Saunders) ... 1 Mr. W. C. Cooper's blk or gr h Silvermine. 6yre, by Napoleon—Silverhair, Sat 31b 2 Mr. W. Gannon's b or br c The Auutraliau Peer, 3yre, by Darebin — stockdove, 7et 51b, incloding 71b penalty 3 Mr. S. Nathan's b h Sardius, aged, by Emulation—Ruby, Sat 41b 0 Hon. W. Robinson's br b Thunderbolt, syrs, by Muaket—Locket, 7at 81b ... O Hon. J. White's ch o Abercorn, oyra, by Chester—Cinnamon, 7et 71b 0 Mr. R. Orr'a b h Recall, syrs, by The Drnmmer—Crochette, 7at, 51b 0 Mr. M. Loughlin'e b h Oakleigh, syrs, by Roodee — Adele (includiug 101b penalty), 7st 4lb 0 Hon. W. Robinson's ch c Silver Prince, 4yre, by Anteroe—Sylvia, 7st 31b ... 0 Mr. W. C. Cooper's b c Niagara, 3yra, by Anteros—Frailty, 7at 31b 0 Mr. R. K. iiaitland's Meteor, aged, by St. Albans, 7st2lb 0 Hon. J. White's ch o Craubrook. 3yre, by Chester—La Princesse, Gat 121b ... 0 Mr. G. Onborno's b h Algerian, sjrs, by Goldebrough—-Algeria (including 51b penalty), Gst 121b 0 Mr. S. G. Cook'e oh o Remus, syrs, by Gang Forward—Romul*. 6st 111b ... 0 Hr. A. Harvey'g ch c Pakeha, 3yrs, by The Englishman—Truo Blue, 6it 61b... 0 Hon. E. Mitchelson's bo Tranter, 3yrs, by Musket—Pungawerewere, Git 51b ... 0 Mr. J. Coheu's br c Jebusitc, 3yrs, by D»rriwell—Tyropean, Gst 31b 0 Mr. S. G. Cook's ch h The Charmer, 3yrs, by Henchman—The Witch, 6at 2lb ... 0

Trident wan the first to be scratched, then followed Frisco, Enfilade, Escutcheon, and Affliouce, leaving IS starters. The betting at the poet was 5 to 1 against Meteor, 6 to 1 The .Australian Peer aud Algerian, 7 to 1 Oaldeigh, 14 to 1 Silvermine and Keoall, 20 to 1 Silver Prince, Remus, Dunlop, Niagara, Oraubrook, and Tranter, 40 to 1 Pakeha. After some delay at the poet, caused by Algerian and Charmer breaking away, a fair start waa effected. The colours of Algerian, Silver Prince, Charmer, Recall, and Oakleigh were moat conspiuuous when the flag fell, but pasting the stand the first time Silver Prinoe had about half a length's advantage of Charmer, Tranter being next, with Algerian, Pakeha, Oakleigh, and Remus racing together in a line. These were closely attended by Silvormino, Dunlop, Thunderbolt, and Recall together, whilst; Abercorn beaded the others, Meteor and Sardius bringing up the rear. Along by the river side, Silver Prince continued to make play, attended by Charmer, Algerian, Tr»ntor, and Thunderbolt; then, after a length's interval, came Pakeha. Australian Peer, and Keoall. Dunlop and Silvermiua were lying next, and Aberoorn and his stable companion Oranbrook, on the outside, were leading the remainder of the field. At the abattoirs Silver Prinoe and Algerian were racing together, whilst Cran brook, Remus, and Aboroorn oouid ha seen improving their positions. Australian Peer, Rocall, and Oakleigh were next, just clear of Dnnlop and Silvermine. Racing past the sheds the field began to take oloae order, Algerian and Silver Prinoo coming back to their horses; and rounding the turn for homo Cranbrook joined Silver Prince, while Algerian fell back, and. Aboroorn, Remus, Oakleign, and Recall tried to get up, bat failed. On the outside of the ruck Silvermine's colours were showing prominently, while Dunlop held an equul advantage, and on the inside were Silver Prince, Absrooru, and the Australian Peer, Algerian being dead beaten. A magnificent raue botween Dunlop andSil vermine ensued all the way up the straight, but lasida the distance post opposite the Stand Dunlop drew clear out from hie opponent, and managed to get home first by a clear length fron Silvermine, whilo Australian Peer was beaten off by a length for third place, Abercorn was half a length away fourth, Rec*U fifth, Oakleigh sixth, Algerian seventh ; then followed Silver Prince, Craubrook, Jebueite, Meteor, and Pakeha. Charmer and Sardiua were last. The time was 3min 28i*ec. Rcuter states that Niagara finished fourth in the Cup, and allots eighth place to Abercorn. WINNKR3 OtT THE CUP.

Ncrskry Handicap of ssove each, with 200»ovs. added; second, 40sots; third, 20aova. For two-year-olds. Fire furlongs. Mr. T. Sampson's b f Maggie, by DArebin —Margaret ... ... ... ... 1 Hon. L. L. Smith's br c Salisbury, by Neckeregat—Adeliza 2 Mr. D. Fountain ns bl or br e Lord Rosebery, by Richmond—Britannia ... 3 Maggie won very easily. Time, lmin 2£»eo. The Yan Yban Stakes of ssovs e«wh, with 200 added. Second, 40sove, third, 20sors. Cue mile. Mr. A. Drake's b h Paaha, Gyrs, by The Mute—Rose d'Amour .. ... ... 1 Captain Haimes' b c Dufferin, 4yrs ... 2 Mr. S. Nathan's br h St. John, aged ... 3 Pasha beat Dufferin by a head after a splendid race. Time, lmin 44sec.

,StJ. Owner. , m. yre. 0 Mr. 28 Sir J. 3 .. 27 11; Hills.. 4 Mr. Mr. .... Suqni W. Craig 7 Mr. .. ThePtarl.. ..|3S9 W. 10 Quack 12* 39Mr. .. P. 38 Haricot 8* of 6 Sharp.. 4 J. .. 3 .. ..j3^6j T. Mr. 334 ..J3 Mr. .. CIO* Long 10 2i> 13 Mr. >.. Williamson 6 Hod. enrr O. 31| 7 Loughlin.. 23 Mr Gannon.. Mr.