THE V.A.T.C. MEETING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 9335, 19 October 1893, Page 5

THE V.A.T.C. MEETING.

DEFEAT OP THE DERBY IAVOURITE. Press Association.—Eloctric Telegraph.—Copyright.

, Melbourne, October 18. The V.A.T.C. Meeting, which was postponed from Saturday last, began to-day. Though the weather was rather cloudy and threatening about noon it turned out a beautiful clay, and there was an excellent attendance, including His Excellency the Governor Lord Hopetouu and suite.

Speculation was very brisk. The running in the Caultield Guineas completely upset Pulvil's chance for the Derby, whilst enhancing that' of the Sailor Prince.

The following are the results :— The Oaulmkld Stakes of 400sova: the owner of the second horse to receive 50so.vs and the owner of the third 20sovs from the stake For three-year-olds and upwards. Weisht-for-age. One mile and a furlong. With penalties attached.

Mr. C. Parker's br h Brockleigh, 4yrs, by Goldsbrough—Ethel, 9st (J. Gough) ... 1 Mr. W. Bladder's br h Port Admiral, syrs, 9st4lb (Sanders) 2 Mr. J. Crozier's b g Vakeel, 4yrs, Bst 111b (Bowes) ..< 3 The other starters were : Portsea (9at 41b), Linburn (9st4lb). Malvolio (9st 4lb), Swordbearer (9st Sib, including Clb penalty) Fortunatus (9st 4lb), Sternchaser (9st 4lb), Ascob Vale (9st 4lb), Jeweller (9st) t Camoola (lOst, including 141b penalty), Division (Bst 111b), Fulham (9st lib), Quality (Bst 131b). Betting : 6 to 4 against Brockleigh, 5 to 1 Fortunatus, Bto 1 Vakeel, 20 to 1 the others. A Rood start was effected, Brockleigh getting away about sixth, but he was knocked completely baok after the first furlong when attempting to join the leaders, and his case looked apparently hopeless, at the back of the coarse, where Vakeel and Port Admiral were dividing the lead. Entering the straight Brocklek'h made a tremendous run, and at the half distance he was on level terms with Port Admiral, and forging ahead, won by a length, two lengths dividing second and third; Portsea, Division, Jeweller, and Camoola following in a bunch. Time, lm. 59gs.

Tub Handicap Hurdle Rack of 250sovs. The owner of the second horse to receive 50sovs from the stake. About two miles. Whitefoot, lOst 71b (Barbour) 1 Leonardo, 9st (Ferguson) 2 Neli, 10st4lb (Williams) ... 3 Fifteen horses started. Betting: 2 to 1 against Whitefoot, 5 to 1 Leonardo. These were the only two in it. A great race between the pair ended in a half-length victory for Whitefoot, with Neli twenty lengths away. Time, 3m. 45£s.

The Caulfield Guineas of 650sovs. For three-year-olds. The owuer of the second horse to receive lOOsovs, and the owner of the third oOsovs from the stake. Colts, Bst 51b; fillies and geldings (at the time of running), Sst.' The winner of any three-year-old race (not being a handicap) of the value of lOOsovs to carry 31b extra ; of 200sovs or upwards, 71b. Penalties not cumulative. One mile.

Mr. F. W. Pinches' o Patron, by Grand i Flaneur— (Trainor) ... ... ... 1 Mr. S. G. Cook's b c The Sailor Prince, by Robinson Crusoe—Walter Lily (Moore) 2 Mr. S. 11. Gollan's b or br c Pouuamu, by Newminster—Beryl (White) ••••■• 3 Mr. W. Sayer's b c Miracleux, by MarGertrude ... ••• • Mr. J. Richards' br or bl c Valala, by Malua— •■• " Mr 0. M. Lloyd ns br f Somniloquist, by Somnus—White and Blue ... • Mr. W. R, Wilson's eh Carnage, by Nordenfeldt— (imp.) ... ... ... - Mr. J. Redfearn us b g Aquarius, by NiaRosary ••• . ••• - Mr. M. Jacobs' b f La Gloria, by Glorious —Hope... „ ••• ■•• " Mr. J. Turnbull's b c Day Dream, by Newminster— ... - Mr. E. Jellett's b c Royal Master, by Robinson Crusoe— Maid ...... - Mr. R. Howie's br c Salient, by Oudeis— Nancy ••• ••• * Mr. W. R. Hall's b or br c Delaware, by Trenton— - Mr. J. B. Clark's brc Pulvil, by ChesterPerfume " Betting: 2 to 1 against Pulvil, 3 to 1 Patron, 7 to 1 La Gloria, 8 to 1 The Sailor Prince. A middling start was effected, Delaware getting away with the lead, though he was quickly passed by Pulvil and Aquarius. At the six furlongs post The Sailor Prince was tenth, and Patron absolutely last; but approaching the straight the latter came up very fast, and looked an easy winner halfway up the straight. Here The Sailor Prince came at him like a bulldog, but failed to quite set up, and a terrific finish ended in his defeat by a neck. Pounamu, a length and a half away, was third; then came Pulvil, Delaware, and Aquarius in the order named. Pounamu ran a wonderfully good colt considering his comparative greenness. Time, 4615. Gordon, the trainer, and the rider of Patron, complains of being twice interfered with dttriug the race.

The First Handicap Steeplechase of 250 sovs. The owner of the second horse to receive 50sovs from the stake. About two miles.

Mikado 11., 12st 71b (Carey)... 1 Knight of Garter, 12st 121b (Wise) 2 Toprail, 10st (Corrigan) ...__•■> There were fourteen starters. Betting : 4 to 1 against Knight of the Garter, 5 to 1, Mikado 11. The last-named won easily by six lengths.

The Debutant Stakes of SOOsovs. The owner of the second horse to receive 100 sovs, and the owner of the third SOsovs. For two-year-olds. Colts Bst, fillies and geldings, 7st 91b. Half-a-mile. Mr. A. Summer's ch c Moorite, by Gang Forward—Haidee (Sanders) ... ... 1 Mr. M. Jacobs' b f Lady's Maid, by Newminster—Waiting Maid, 31b penalty (Holmes) .... ••• ••• * Mr J. Turnbull's gr c Eindsforde, by Eiridspord—Spinningdale, 31b penalty (Brown) • ••• «* Sixteen started. Betting : 5 to- 2 against Althata, G to 1 Moorite. A bad start was effected. Eiridsforde getting away first, whilst Forward was left at the post. Half way up the straight Moorite shot out followed by Lady's Maid, the former winning by half-a-length, Eiridsforde a length and a-half away. Time, 5225. The Toorak Handicap of 700sovs: the owner of the second horse to receive 7asovs, and the owner of the third 25sovs from the stake. One mile. Hon. D. S. Wallace's ch.g Titan, 6yrs, by Chester— Bst 61b (Hickey) ... 1 Mr. W. Forrester's br g Bel Giorno, /st 91b(Gongh) - ... •■• 2 Mr. J. Redfearn's b g Beverley, Gyrs, Sst 31b (Holmes) • ••• 3

Eighteen horses started. Betting ; 2to 1 against Garcon, 7 to 1 Bel Giorno, 10 to 1 Titan. Titan finished in the earnest manner. He cut down the rest, and sailed in the winner by two lengths amidst tumults of applause. Tims, lin. 455. VICTORIAN BETTING AND TRAINING NOTES. Melbourne, October 18. Loyalty, Lauuceston, and Budgeree leave Sydney to-night. Budgeree has been tried very highly for the Derby. ' Sainfoin, Donation, and Beverley each did a splendid gallop yesterday, the performance of Sainfoin being particularly brilliant, whilst Beverley exhibited phenomenal pace. Moss Rose won a good mile and a-nuarter race yesterday, at Mentone, with Bst 71b up. 400 to 84 has been taken about Jeweller for the Gaulrield Gup ; 100 to 14 is now the best offer obtainable. Wild Rose, Moss Rose, and Fulham have been backed down to 100 5. 100 to 8 was taken about Budgeree for the Derby in several places ; 100 to 10 is now offered. RICCARTON TRAINING' NOTES. Chbistchurch, Wednesday. At Riccarton this morning some good work was done. Prime Warden galloped over one mile and a-halt, finishing up well; Clanranald and Beadonwell did good work, but both look on the big side; Major Georges trio. The Workman, Pegasus, and Cleopatra, were on the course, and The Workman went about three miles fa rugs,/ while Pegasus cantered. He looks well, and the touts like him very much. Response galloped over one mile and a-half yesterday in splendid form. The mare is in good buckle. POVERTY BAY RACES. Gisborke, Wednesday. The Poverty Bay meeting was continued to-day. The following are the results :— Hurdles.—Disturbance, 1; Jack, 2; Zanzibar, 3. Dividend, £218s. „, „'" ~,-,» Makaraka Handicap—King Cannibal, 1; Mystic, 2; Retribution, 2.- Time, Ira. 45,3. Dividend, Disposal Stakes.— 1; Freeny, 2; Missfire, 3. Dividend, £2175. Hurry Scurry.- Tarn O'Shanter, 1; Tricky Jack, 2; Talisman, 3. Dividend, £2 6s. , Waikanae HANDicAP.-Retributaon, 1; Pani,2; Mahiki 3 My-tic. Waterlily, and Lady Webster also ran. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, lm. 3«. Dividend, £11 68. <•■ . -'> Forced Handicap. — Link, 1; Jack, 2; Dangar, 3. Dividend, £5 193. , The amount passed through the totalisator was £4263 against £3735 last year.

WANGANUIJOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING .MEETING. The above Meeting takesplace to-dav. The following are the acceptances for the Derby : Mr. J. ft Nixon's eh c Sedgebrook, by Louis D*Or— Victress Iv'*'t ■ Hon. J. b! Ormond'ab c Tussock, by Nordenfeldt— ■ Spearerass ..-■>■■...» ■-<:... ..-u Mr. W, Wilson's b or br c" Banner, by Escutcheon— Caller He'rrlft , . • Mr. G. Wright'* br c Stanraoor, by Ingomar-Onyx Mr. O. Hunter's br c Mystical, by WonderlandMr. A. Austin's » f Ere, by Brigadier—Jilt Mr. Fred. Watson's ch f St. Laura, by St. LagerMiss Laura ' . . ...... - , Captain Russell's b f Noyade, by Lord of the IslesLorelei,. , , : . ; .. •, ..■.. _, ,- THE PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB'S . MEETING. • Few race meetings held in this district during the year are looked forward to with more genuine interest than that held annually under the auspices of the Pakuranga Hunt Club, and the gathering to be held on Saturday next promises in every respect to be well up to its predecessors. In the Hunt Cup, the following are the horses engaged, with their probable riders .— . Horse st. lb. Hider. Long Roper ... 13 7 .. Mr. .T. W. Wallace Jim . . .. 12 7 .. Mr. W. Gordon Selwyn .. .. 11 * .. Mr. Storey Yarraman .. 11 2 ~. — Spectator .. 11 0 .'. Mr. W. Tonka Albion .. ... 11 0 .. Mr. T Craig Crazy Kate ... 11 0.. Mr. W. Gordon The first race is set down to be started at one p.m., and the programme will be run off in the following order :—Members' Hurdles, Open Handicap, Open Hurdles, Pakuranga Hunt Club Cup, Pony Race, Open Plying Stakes, Tally-ho Steeplechase, Ladies' Bracelet.