THE MELBOURNE CUP.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18551, 8 November 1923, Page 6

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

A '"■ GREAT SPECTACLE. BITALLI'S WIN ANTICIPATED A. and N.Z. ' SYDNEY. Nov. 8. Cap day at Flemington in 1923 was aKoBfitkur pleasant, and the fact of two favourites fighting out the finish added to the enthusiasm of the occasion. , In a*description of the race, the Sydney Mo:ning Herald says:— was most hearily supported, Rivoli taking second place in the affections of -he public. The field presented a fine picture as the 26 contestant ) dashed away from the starting post, for they moved off together, and when the field settled down there was no bustling for good positions as the bulk of _ the horses seeded to have plenty galloping space. Aitiir several changes in the command, Paratoo and Mirthmaker divided honours at five furlongs, but it was soon apparent that this was only on sufferance, for, to the accompaniment of shouts of "Here comes Bitalli," the latter shot to the front, with dat.ger threatening from Rivoli, who was ridden hard by Munro, Bvfc Wilson was riding Bitalli con. dently, despite Rivoli's gar io effort to overhaul the leader, both displacing the true stamina of thoroughbreds in their finishing efforts. Bitalli had threequtrters of a length to spare as he flashed pas i tae post. Accarak moved up at the thr ie furlongs poo., but, despite a brilliant bui it of speed, it was clear it had no car ice of overtaking the leaders. Comique wan always handy and finished gamely fourth.. Bitalli justified the confidence reposed in him by his supporters, but Rivoli ran a great race, giving away a lot of «»ignt to his rival, who is a year older. NOTES FROM ELLERSLIE. GOSSIP OF THE TRACKS. • BY ARCHER. The following riding engagements have been made for the Hamilton spring meeting, which opens oii Saturday:—J. DTomboski: Take Take, Finnote, and Master O'Rorke. R. Conway: Highflown. H Wiggins: Stork. King Multi£d. Regent, and Midget. L. Pine: Shebang and Miss Cornet. L. Manson: Just Quietly. M. O'Shea: Hyginas and Silverton. S. Henderson: St. Waipa and Douglas Latour. B. Rosen: General Rose and Menance. J. Roach: Royal Fame and Silent Dick. 'S. Walls: Tmokaha. H. Tinker: Capstar. H. Rama was unable td raca Hoariri at the Auckland spring meeting on account of the youngster meeting with a mishap in course _ of shipment from New Plymouth. Hoariri will probably remain in Auckland 'for tho Takapuna meeting at the end of the month. W. Pine, whose horses were out of luck at the Auckland spring meeting, is returning to Hawera to-day with Troilus, Snatcher, Bonogne, and Avola. The Roseworthy gelding Praiseworthy, formerly trained at Ellerslie by W. Smith, has been transferred to J. Chisholm's stable. Royal Present, who has been running below form of late, is to bo given a spell. The hurdler Husker, who has been spelling, has resumed work at Ellerslie. He is now being trained by F. Stennin^. There were a number of schooling; bouts at Ellerslie yesterday morning. Prince Randall (R. Olive) was sent over the pony hurdles and gave a promising display. Penona (Young) and- Greekson (R. Olive) were sent over the same fences, both shaping well. Canowindra CDillamore), with Peter A mans (Roach) as schoolmaster, was given a lesson over the pony hurdles, and Comedy. Prince (Henderson) • was also sent over the small hurdles. Importer, who fell while racing on the first day of the recent Poverty Bay meeting, has been turned out for a spell. Pine Arch was not started at the Auckland spring meeting on account of being slightly sore, but the trouble is not serious.

TROTTING. s N.Z. METROPOLITAN CLUB. SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. Ist TELEGRAPH. —OWN CO-RESPONDENT. 3 CHRISTCHURCH, Wednesday. The following acceptances have been received for the second day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's meeting which takes place on Thursday:— WHTTELEIGH HANDICAP. 1 mile 5 Fairton. Welcome Beta, Bay Boy, •cr; Dillon S. 12yds bhd: Amboyna Wood, 24; Mushroom, Peter the First, Colonel Havelock. 36; Mat Patch, Bose Peters. 48; Corwar. 60; Wonder Why. 84; Johnnie Bells, Okuiti, 96. railway handicap. 1 mile.—Glen Mavis, The Book, Borke's Drift, scr; Lens, Progress, Tommy Direct, Phil Smith, Ben Dillon, 12yds bhd; Nell Pointer. Lear Dillon, Nellie Scott. 24; Silver Shoe, 36. COUBTENAY HANDICAP. 2, miles,— Star Queen. Ouimet, Dixi* Mac, Wild Thyme, scr; Grand Denver, 12yds bhd; Stockade, Adair. Loganwood, 24; Whispering Willie, Paul Dufault, Tatsy Dillon. 36; Albert Cling. 60; Taraire, Vilo, 84. NOVEMBER HANDICAP, 2 miles.— canda Mac, Copa de Oro. Jun, ; Fashion Queen, ecr; Ahuriri, Irvar, 12yds bhd; Oratorio, Pinevale, Coldwater, 24; Princess Zoo, 36. METBOPOLITAN HANDICAP. 1 mile, 5 fur.—Oliver Huon, Fancy Boy, Earl Derby, scr; Harold Burwood, Teaneriffe, Henry Tracer Prinzora. 12yds bhd; Colanut, Cammie, Logan Lou, 24; Lightnin', 48. -, FREE FOR ALL,,I mile.— Logan Chief, Trix Pointer, Vilo, Great Hope, Happy Voyage.

SOCKBTJRN HANDICAP, 2 miles.—Sir Wildmoor. Theaeus. Joyful. Bcr; Red Oak. Worthy fiingen. Mangoutu, St. Anthony, 24yda bhd: Kola Boy. Clonmel. 3G; Gay Wilkes, Dolville Wood, Marietta, Harold Child, Nighborn, Marvin Junr., A3; Lee Norria, Whisht, 84; Wild Lad, SC. ROYAL HANDICAP, li milea.—Lady Joan, Gleaming. Bonny Logan, scr; Em. peror, 12ydB bhd j Paul Diifault, Dim Wild, 24; Albert Cling. Alto Cbimea, Acron, 36; Realm, 48. .... ,