SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14209, 4 November 1909, Page 8

SPORTING.

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

PRINCE FOOTE'S BRILLIAT VICTORY. By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright;.

Melbourne, November 3. "One of tho best meetings over held," was tho sentiment frequently expressed after the races yesterday. The weather was perfect, tho attendance enormous, and last, but not least, Prince Foote, who was equal favourite with Trafalgar, won the Cup. Tho general opinion was that thero was a roeord crowd, some said there were 100,000 present. As the Cup field lined up at the head of tho straight intenso excitement prevailed, and when Mr. Watson released the barrier and , tho 28 contestants dashed away the sight was a most impressive one. Tho field came on in almost perfect line, then it grow ragged all of a sudden, as something shot out, and word went up that Artilleri© was in front. Tho New Zealand mare did not, however, keep her position long, for Idyll flashed past her, and led tho field down the straight. When the judge's box was reached, however, Eric had gone to the front position, and ho hold it till round th© turn. Hero Alawa. dashed up, with Trafalgar in close attendance, and tho two top-weights were racing in th© lead when hoads wero fairly in a line for home. It looked as if th© winner would come from theso two, and first ono and then the other was hailed as victor. Down th© course they came, straining every muscle, whilo the jockeys worked hard to take their mounts to the front. But soon a change camo over tho scene. Whilo Alawa and Trafalgar were engagod in their conflict the Derby-winner, Prince Foote, cam© with a rush on tho outside, flew past tho leaders,, and won by three lengths in the splendid time of 3m. 27i«. 'That Prince Foote won handsomely there is no denying, any more than there is that Alawa and Trafalgar wero not handled with tho judgment that was expected. Lewis, on Alawa, made up his ground in splendid stylo after leaving th© straight, but though it must have cost him a great deal of effort to do so, Alawa was actually th© first to make the horn© turn, where Trafalgar was at his girth. . Trafalgar was practically forced to give chase to Alawa when the latter set sail for home, and it'was no small surprise to see Alawa wear the chestnut down in that race which they fought out over tho entire length of the straight. At just about tho spot where Carbine left his 4 Cup field in 1880 the Derby winner, oil whom McLachlan had wisely maintained his outside position to avoid being bumped, put in an irresistible run, which quickly settled the issue. Coming along at a tremendous pace, ho quickly disposed of Trafalgar and Aberdeen, and in a few Mvid.s put daylight between himself and Alawa, and romped home.

■ WINNING JOCKEY'S ACCOUNT. W. H. McLachlan, the rider of Prince Foote, tells the story of how the race was won. "It's the first time I've ridden Prince Foote. He's a fino horse, but a lazy beggar. I couldn't get him to shift for a long time, and I began to got anxious. I got away pretty well, but you can imagine I couldn't see much chnnco by the time we reached the turn near the saddling paddock, when, 1 tell you, I was lying somewhere noar last. There was bumping, and I got knocked back, but I didn't give up hope. I started to make up ground near the river. All along the back stretch I looked out for a position, but try how I could to gain a yard or two, Prince Foote wouldn't answer to the spur. I know now that it was only lazinoss. Then ho brightened up a bit and I improved my positnn. I was on tho outside then, and it was )U3t as well. If I had been inside I would have been bumped and would never have got out. Then 1 saw my chance and'l didn't waste time. It was a case of riding for life. Just after tho turn into the straight Alawa and Trafalgar must have been six lengths ahead. About three furlongs from the post I took out my whip. You d have thought Prince Foote was another horse. As soon as I touched him he shot out and went past Alawa and Trafalgar bko a flash. I don't romomber anything else, ex cept that stretch of courso between mo and tho winning post. He's a beauty to go w,hen he likes; one of the gamc3t worses I have ever ridden in my life."

THE LINLITHGOW STAKES. The leading raco at the V.R.C. meeting to-day is the Linlithgow Stakes, which event is run over a mile at weight for ago, with penalties and allowances. Alawa and Prince Footo will both have to carry 101b additional, the- former's impost being 9st 101b, and tho tetter's Bst 101b. Should the pair meet, and the track conditions be favourable, a great mile may. be expected to be reeled off. :

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. ACCEPTANCES FOR LEADING EVENTS. [BY TELEGRAPH.— ASSOCIATION.] Christchurch, Wednesday. The following final payments and acceptances in connection with the.C.J.C. Spring Meeting were posted to-night: THE NEW ZEALAND CUP of 2000sova; second norfce to receive 300sovs and third horse 200 jots from the itake. Two miles.

St. lb. J. Buckley's b h AH Bed, syr* (inc. lib pen.) ... ... ... ... ... 9 5 T. H. Lowry's t.lk g- Bobrikoff, syrs ... 813 Sir Geo. Clifford's br e Husbandman, 4vr« 8 8 T. H. Lowry's ch h Downfall, syrs ... ... 8 6 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b g Bollin, 4yrs ... 7 10 A. and W. Robertson's ch g Sir Prize, 6vrs 7 9 iJ. S. Adams' br g Merrie Zealand, aged, including 101b penalty ... ... ... 7 9 A. Jackson's b c Roosevelt, 4yrs ... ... 7 9 0. 0. Dalgety's b m Prim, syrs ... ... 7 9 O. H. Miller's b g Sandstrcam, svrs (inc. 101b pen.) ... ... ... 7 7 C. H. Gorton's ch 'g Grand Slam, 6yrs ... 7 2 F. Tilley's b.f Lady Lucy, 4yrs (inc. 51b pen.) ■•: 7 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's br c Taskmaster, 3yrs 6 13 J. GrigK's s blk g Field Gun, 6yrs ... ... 610 H. A. Knight's b f Tikiterc, 4yr*'... "... 6 8 T. Septor's b m Lawn Hose, aged ... ... 6 7 J. Ames' br f Merrivonia, 4yrs 6 7 A. Mucfarlano's ch i Boutade, 3yrs 6 7 THE WELCOME STAKES of lOOOsovs. For two-year-olds. Colts, Bst 51b; fillies, Bst. Four furlongs. O. D. Greenwood's b c Formeden, by Multiform— Ottarden G. D. Greenwood's b c Danube, by - Martian— Neva W. G. and G. L. Stead's b c Crown Derby, by ltoyal Artillery— W. O. and O. L. Stead's b c Sunburn, by Multiform—Drought Hon. J. D. Ormond's b c Formby, by Birkenhead Glodlsla (101b pen.) T. H. Lowry's b c Kohinoor, by Royal Fusilier— BHou T." H. Lowry's b c War Song, by Royal Fusilier— Cantatrice . F. W. Arnald's b f Antoinette, by tsoult—Miss Annie C G. Dalgety's blk f Ma.rt.yrc, by Martian— Sir Geo. Clifford's b f Madam Madcap, by ClanranaldMudowla F. Ross' br c King Soult, by Soult—Lady Musket F. Preston's cli c Master Laddo, by Six Latldo— Lake Placid :■ D. McNumara-s b f Sea Eagle, by Birkenhead—:,' Rain DERBY STAKES of lOOOsovs. One mile and a-half. C. Machcll's .br c Cymbiform, by MultiformSaucer R. O'Donnell's b c Ouionfortc, by Multiform— Valiere M. Kavanagh's b c Cronsladt, by Stepniak— der Meßdames Foss and Stewart's br o Elysian, by Soult—Dreamland H Gaisford's b c Tawhaki, by Menschikoff— Annilla - 3. Brett's bo St. Felix, by St. Ambrose—Fanna Sir Geo. Clifford's br c Taskmaster, by Treadmill —Madowla Sir Geo. Clifford's ch c Full Sail, by Pilgrim's Progress—Win d whist le Sir Geo. Clifford's 1) c Kilwinning, by Kilcheran— Success OAKS STAKES of 400sovs. One mile and a-half. G. D. Greenwood's b.f Pcrle d'Or, by MultiformAura

W. G. and 0. L. Stead's b f Ristori, by Royal Artillery—Helen Faucit E. J. Watt's b f Kilindini, by Kilcheran— Mousoueterie J. R. Hart's b or br f Scotch Plaid, by FinlandMiss Lochiel T. H. Lowry's b f Ambala, by Stepniak—Ranee Nuna F. Preston's b f Milan, by St. Ambrose— whera ■ F. Trcston's ch f Ambroslan, by St. Ambrose— , Neva Hon. J. D. Ormond's b f Dreadlcss, by Birkenhead— Mimtd read H. Whitney's br f Aema, by Stepniak—Couronne D. Rutherford's ch f Ingoda, by Stepniak— gera Sir Geo. Clifford's ch t Fasnakyle, by Clanranald —Teredina Mr. Hlghdcn's ch f Celaeno, by Pilgrim's Frogress— STEWARDS' HANDICAP of 1250sovs. Six - ■ furlongs. St. lb. at. lb. Pcnales ... ... 9 4 Chanteuse ... 7 3 North-east 8 4 Ormolu 6 13 Gold Lace ... 8 4 Kilindini ... ... 6 12 Nautiform .. ... . 8 2 Truganini ... 6 10 Oipsv Belle ... 7 10 Mu-ndio ... ... 6 10 Federal 7 7 Passion 6 9 Sweet Angeluj ... 7 5 Wet Day ... ... 6 7 Day Beam ... 7 4 Hcrmia ....:. 6 7 lla'rita 7 4 BICCARTQN WELTER of 300sovs. One mile.— Elysian 10.7, Aberbrothock 10.6, Diabolo 10.5, Ef-

fort 9.11, Rose Noble 9.9, Miss. Mischief 9.8, Swimming Belt 9.6, Diamond Star 9.6, Kilwinning 9.4, Flingot 9.3, King's. Tost 9.3 Dabehlck 9.4, Cymhiform 8.13, Guianoforte 8.11, Fasnakyle 8.10, Gold Braid' 8.6, Monkey Puzzle 8.6, Aema ».U, Aisy 8.0. •■■. '• " ' SPRING HURDLE RACE of B 25050T8. Two miles.-Kairoma 10.13, Bclario 1012, ' Whatakura 10.10, Xavier 10.6, Slaney 10.4, Southern Cross 10.1, Forest 10.0, Waipunehu 9.9r Contender 9.0. LADIES' PURSE of 130sovs. One mlte.-First Gun 12.0, Inohbonny 10.11, Equivocate XO.B/ Farley, Grove 10.8, Montreal 10.8, Narrangarie 10.0, Chameleon 10.0, Ratepayer 10.0, Shillelagh 10.0.

NOTES ON THE TRAINING WORK. [BY TELEGRAPH.—SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.] CHRiSTcnrjRCH, 'Wednesday. ■ Most of the horses were allotted moderate tasks this morning. There were, however, a few exceptions. All Red galloped a mile and.a-half in 2min. 37sec., the last mil© and a quarter in 2min. Usees. ~ Ho moved very freely, and his performance was pleasing. Sandstream, who looks in rare fettle, was restricted to useful work. Bobrikoff looks all the better for his gallop yesterday, and lie got over two steady circuits, as did Downfall a littlo later. Elysian and First Gun sprinted after a couple of steady rounds, and North-east and Gipsy Bell© were responsible for attractive sprinting tasks. King Soult has been suffering from a swelling in th© throat, but it has now been considerably reduced. Ho spurted a couple of furlongs in th© presence of his owner and a veterinary surgeon. It was thought he would have to forfeit his engagements, but, as ho is on the mend, ho will probably be able to face tho starter. Final payments and acceptances wore duo to-night, and all tho races still, have big fields engaged. Master Soult is -the only defection from the Cup, his 'withdrawal being due to the fact that he has not recovered from his mishap in Wellington. He may, however, race later in the meeting. Bobrikoff and Downfall both hold their ground, and they can be regarded, I think, as sure starters. Sir Geo. Clifford has left Taskmaster in, as well as Husbandman, and it begins to look as if there was a prospect of the threo-ycar-old going to the post, but I am still prepared to find him drop out. Bobrikoff is a warm favourite for the Cup, with Sandstream next, followed by All Red. Husbandman, Lady Lucy, and Downfall and Merrio Zealand, in that order. For tho Stewards' Handicap Bobrikoff, Elysian, Bonny Glen, Cronstadt, and Waiata are the withdrawals, and there is a prospect of a rare Rood field. In the matter of favouritism there is not a groat deal to choose between Penates and Nautiform. Tho defection of Elysian is doubtless due to his penalty, and to the fact that his chance now looks brighter in the Riccarton Welter Handicap. •

TARATAHI-CARTERTON MEETING.

[by telegraph.— press ASSOCIATION.]

Masterton, Wednesday.

The following acceptances have been received for the Taratahi-Carterton meeting: —

TARARUA HACK HURDLES, one mile and a-half.—Silken Rein 11.9, Kelso 10.6, Diplomatic 10.5. Lucretius 9.0.

BELVEDERE HACK HANDICAP, six furlongs.—Warlock 9.0. Splash 8.10, Swallow 8.0, No Trumps 7.12, Merrie Land 7.10, Twinkle 7.7, Undecided 7.6, Kiltie Lass 7.6, Sea Queen 7.5, Leahora 7.2, Wheturangi 7.0, Happy New Year, 7.0.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, six furlongs.Longner 9.0, Inez 8.8. Full Bate 8.6, Mon Ami 7.12 Sunbonnet 7.10, Aboriginal 7.9, Expansion 7.8, Purakau 7.7, Toatuhi 7.3. Investment 6.12, Waiwareware 6.10.

WAIBAEAPA COUNTY CUP. one mile and a-quarter — 'Frisco 9.5, Iranui 8.9, Moloch 8.2, San Fernando 7.4, Equitas 6.13, Mataaxi 6.9.

KING EDWARD HACK HANDICAP, one mile.— Bird 8.12, Equitas 8.9, Captain Bell 8.8. Hilarian 8.7, Miscast 8.5, First Consul 8.3. Awalia 8.2, Rose Herald 7.3, Pukewai 7.0.

GLADSTONE HACK WELTER, seven furlongs.— Bird 9.12. Captain Bell 9.8. Hilarian 9.7. Knight Commander 9.4, Buoyant 9.3. Rawhitu 8.10. Overrate 8.9. Hiwera 8.8. Bercola 8.5. Black Pearl 8.0, Epsom Downs 8.0, Papa 8.0. Traylock 8.0.

GUINEAS, seven furlongs.—Foreahot, Fifi, Vile, Nisch. Muertalma, Composed, Scapuki.

MAIDEN HACK SCURRY, five furlongs (entries). Subdue, Nißcb. Muertalma, Wheturangi, Happy New Year. Benlu, Shimose, Cainoaign. Traylock, Lady Shannon, Captain "Kimmerian, Te Utuatu, Mystical, Scapuki. '

TRIAL PLATE, six furlongs (entries).— Sabdue. Fifi, Happy New Year, Hiwera, Benlu, Shimose, Campaign, Lady Shannon, Kimmerian, Bercola, Te Utuatu, Mystical, Seapuki. ■";■'

THE ASCOT THOUSAND.

, By 'Telegraph.—Frees Association.—

Melbotuihe, November 3. Tho Ascot Thousand resulted :—Dalmcny Belle, 1; Master Simmer, 2; Whisper, 3.