THE TURF

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 6964, 2 November 1909, Page 8

THE TURF

RACING FIXTURES Canterbury J.C. —Nov. 6,9,. 13. Auckland R.C.—November 6,9, 13. Waverley-Waitotara R.C. —Nov. 9. Waipawa County K.C.—Nov. 9. Taratahi-Carterton R.C.—Nov. 9, 10. Dannevirke R.C. —Nov, 17, IS. Felldinjr J.C.—Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Takapuna J.C. —Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Waitara R.C. —Dec. 2. PONY RACING. Wellington Ponv and Galloway Club — Nov. 6,9, 13; Dec. 1. 11.

THE MELBOURNE CUP Fortunes will be lost and won on tho Flemington heath to-day, when tho Melbourne Cup, Australasia’s most richly endowed turf event, comes up for settlement once again. Of the thirty-five acceptors six have been withdrawn, leaving' twenty-nine still - in. New Zealand lias three representatives in Artillerie, Delaware and Idyll. Of these Delaware ran third in last year’s contest.

Tho withdrawal of Hyman, whose 101 b penalty for his Epsom win placed him at the head of the list with 9.4. leaves Alawa 9.3, winner of last year’s V.R.C. Derby, in the pride of place. Soobie, his mentor, is stated to be satisfied he will see out the long jour n.ey better this year than he did last, when with only 7.C on his back he could not finish any closer up than fifth.

Trafalgar, 9.1, has been favourite for some time past and promises to retain that position to the end. Tho state of the track -will probably,..have, not a little to do. with, the favourite’s prospects, as Trafalgar is regarded as being best suited by firm going. The result should oomo to hand about 6 p.in., and will bo posted at this office. THE VICTORIA DERBY DESCRIPTION OF THE RACE.

By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright SYDNEY', November I. The “Sydney Morning Herald,” describing tho race for the Victoria Derby, says : “Lord Foote jumped away with the start. Going like, the .wind, ho drew further and further away; at tho bridge he was well ahead of evexything. Backers began to think they had staked their money on the wrong branch of the Sir Foote family. However, when the Abattoirs were reached, the meteoric leader began to com© back to th© field. By the time the straight was entered there was no doubt Prince Foote would win, for he was on even terms- with the leader. “As the field entered the straight Lord Foote, Danilo, and Prince Foote were together, but in the race- for the jxxst th© favourite showed what a speedy animal he is by striking out, apparently without effort, and winning by half a.dozen lengths. “For second place there was one of the best finishes of the day. Lord Foote and Danilo came thundering down after the winner. Neck and neck they raced. Th© excitement was intense ; the crowd forgot to cheer the winner in their anxiety to see who would get second place. It was 1 like another race, and when Danilo just managed to beat his opponent by a head his victory was greeted with more cheers than that of th© favourite.” ..

The “Daily Telegraph’’ says: “Sowell did Lord Foote carry out his instructions to force the pace that before going three furlongs ho was leading by fifteen lengths. Prince Foote did not hare too good a run to the home turn, but once the straight was entered he finished faster at the finish than at. any other stage-. An imnortant race was never, perhaps, won in. a more attractive style. The finish for second place was particularly interesting, Lord Foote and Danilo raced level for the last furlong, Danilo catching the judge's eye in the last stride.”

ON THE TRACKS AT FLEMINGTON By Telegratih—Press Association—Oopyritht FLESHNGTON, November 1. On the training tracks this morning Alawa ran a mile in Imin 48sec, and Trafalgar galloped the same distance in Tram 49sec. Half a mile was covered by Erio and Didus in 45sec, by Pendil and Trelo Vouni in S2eeo, and' by Lord Nolan in 53sec. Knox went a mile in Imin-SOseo, Kooringa and King’s Cross taking the same time. Post Town, Blue Book, and Danilo did strong work. Nushka covered a mile in Imin 49sec. , Mala is an unlikely starter for the -Melbourne Oup. THE PLEMINGTON CARNIVAL ■ CUP SCRATCHINGS. By Telegraph—Prees Association—Copyright (Received November 1, 6.35 p.m.) MELBOURNE, November 1, The following have been scratched for the Melbourne Cup:—Hyman 9.4, Plavinius 7.13, Crofton 7.7. Mala 7.6, Lady San 6.11, Manana 6.9. The following acceptances' have been received for the . OAK STAKES, Of 10 sovs each with 500 sovs added, second .horse ICO sovs and third 50 sovs from the stake, for three-year-old fillies. One mile and a half. _ st. lb. F. Merton s br f Lady San, by San Francisco—La'dyMostyn 8 10 A. Skirying’s br f Vivacious, by Simile —Vestatia ... ... 8 10 W. and F. A. Moses’s b fßy Play, by St. Alwyne—Wink S 10 A. Hay’s br f , by Riding Master—Arizona ... ... 810 NEW ZEALAND CUP THE BETTING MARKET. SPECIAXi TO THE “TIMES.” CHRISTCHURCH, November 1. All Bed is at present a firm favourite, while Bobrikoff has receded in favour, his 'stable mate Downfall having come into the market, while Sandstream’s price has also tightened. Sir Prize and Husbandman are not in request, and Master Soult is practically out .of demand. The prospects of Bollin and Lady Lucy are. more highly thought of. . Penates and Nautiform continue in favouritism for the Stewards’ Handicap, all local money having been laid about them.

Gipsy Bello is being nibbled at in several quarters. Very little double business is being transacted. Downfall and Bobrikoff is 'a combination, however, being liberally supported. The line gallop registered by All Bed at Biccarton this morning stands out as •the best shown by any Cup candidate

to date. . It has been instrumental in gaining Stepniak’s eon many friends for Saturday's contest.

CUP QUOTATIONS. The following are the latest quotations, on offer for the Cup; — 6to 1 ... All Red 7to 1 ... Downfall Bto 1 ... Bobrikoff Sto 1 ... Sandstream 10 to 1 ... Lady Lucy and Eollin 12 to,I ... Master Soult

TRAINING AT EICCARTON GOOD GALLOP BY ALL RED. PRESS ASSOCIATION. CHRISTCHURCH, November 1. The tracks wore in good order today, but the majority of the work was done on th© sand. Prim covered half a mile in 53 l-osec. All Red, with Gold Grest accompanying him over tho last seven furlongs, galloped a mile and a half. He ran tho mile in Imm 43 2-ssrc, and did the full journey in 2min 36sec—easily a record for tho season. Penates went six furlongs at three-quarter speed. Swimming Belt galloped half a mile in olsec. Bobrikoff beat North-east in a half-mile spin, which took 48sec. Eady Lucy and Sir Prize went two circuits at half-speed, doing the last lialf-milo _in oOsec. Master Soult, who is suffering from a gieasy heel still, moved- freely over two circuits. Gipsy Belle covered six furlongs in’ Imin 15 2-oscc, finishing well. -Master Laddo ran a half-mile in 49 2-osec, and St. Bill covered six furlongs easily in Imin 23 2-osec.

AUCKLAND SPRING MEETING The following final payments have been received for the GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS, of 500 sovs; second horse _to receive 100 sovs and third horse 50 soys out of the stake. For three-year-olds: Colts, 8.10; geldings, 8.7; fillies, 8.5 One mile.

Tooman and McHugh’s hr g Admiral

Soult, by Soult —Pansy J. Twohill’s b g Impulsive, by Soult—

St. Edith . . , Foss and Steuart’s b f Tetrazzini, by

Soult —Miss Annie F Ross’ br £ Salute, by Soult—Lady

Musket J. J. Craig’s b f Sea Elf, by SeatonDclaval—St. Evelyn D. MoLeod’s b f Kakama, by Soult—

Winsome . S. Bradley’s b c First Wairiki, by Wairiki—Leo Delaval R. L. Cleland’s br c Monsieur Soult-

by Soult—Lady Emmeline P. Ross’ br o Fleet Arrow, by EtonRapid H. R. Mackenzie’s b o Royal Scotland, by Seaton Delaval—Lady Hester R, Millett’s b e Hyperion, by -Soult—

Thea ’ , ~ E J. Watt’s hr o Maori King, by Herriwee—lndian Queen.

TRAINING AT BLLBESLIE PRESS ASSOCIATION. AUCKLAND. November 1. There was no work of importance at Ellerslie this morning. The only fast gallop was registered by Rohepotae and Dr Shimose, who spurted four furlongs on the sand in 55sec, the former finishing in front. Dazzling, Reservoir, -and Goldfinder arrived yesterday. A FINE PERFORMANCE A few days subsequent to his deadbeating with Blue Book in the Caulfield Cup, the New' Zealand-bred Aborigine gave further evidence of his being a high-class performer by winning the Phoenix Handicap, one mile, at the Moonec Valley (Melbourne) meeting. With the steadier of 10.5 he scored decisively by three lengths from Brookong 7.7, Montcalm 9.9, and nine others in the good time of Imin 41 jseo. Aborigine, who started a hot odds-on favourite, was again ridden by W. McLachlan.

At the same fixture another of Mr E. J. AVatt’s cast-offs in Moriarty by Morriwee—Moira annexed the Welter Handicap, six furlongs, from a numerous field, winning by a neck in Imin 17sec.

The Mooneo Valley Cup, one mile and a half, was won by Flavinius, who, with AV. H. Smith in the saddle, won easily in 2min 35seo. ■

WAVERLBY - WAITOTARA ACCEPTANCES PEEBB ASSOCIATION. AVAATERLBY, November 1. The following acceptances have been received for the AVaverley-AVaitobara Racing Club’s meeting on November 9th:— FLYING HANDICAP, six furlongs.— Cleraora 9, Mulga Bill 8.13, Captain Bell and Shannon Lass 8.5, Notorious 8.3, Te Roti, Te Whareroa and Timothy 7.12, Redwing 7.9, Dervish 7.6, Kaiwaka 7.3, Nukuhau 7.2, Miss Paulino, Solemn and Ambergris 7. HURDLES, one mile and a half.—: Stayboy 11.2, Regulation 10.9, Hatley 10, Taupo 9.9, St. Lavender, Anemone and Moose 9.2, Ohasse, Purncaux, Lochguard and Rocket 9. CUP. one mile and a quarter.Goodwin Park 8.3, Mallet 8.2, Bismarck and Notorious 8, Starboard 7.10, Maidi 7.9, Guiding Step . 7.6, Tam Glen and Koran 7.2. PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP, seven furlongs.—Cleraora 8.12, Shannon Lass 8.4, Notorious 8.2, Starboard 7.12. Redwing 7.8, Dervish and Highden 7.5. Kaiwaka 7.2, Nukuhau 7.1, Cauldron, Queen’s Scarf, Silva and Ambergris 7.

. MOMOHAKI STAKES, one mile and a distance.—Mallet 9, Bismarck 8.12, Midian 8.8, Timothy 8.6, Tam Glen and Koran 7.11. St. Lavender, Marshal, Cauldron and Silva 7.7. GENERAL ENTRIES.

WILSON STAKES, four furlongs.— Dehonaire. St. Taira, Utiku, Apollinaris, Overtime, Captain, Bay, and White, Te AVhareroa. Spontaneous, Bowbeds, Sedgemoor, Pioneer, Saltpetre, Slipaway, St. Venton, Cfiompelt, Waiari, Te Puia. Emblem, Tauhara, Bay Paul, Mulga Bill, St. Kildare and Hinekorangi. • ' • JACKSON MEMORIAL STAKES, five furlongs.—Debonaire, St. Taira, Apollinaris. Overtime, Captain, Spontaneous, Sedgemoor, Scarlet Woman, Slipaway, Waiari, Bay Paul and St. Kildare MORTON MEMORIAL STAKES, seven furlongs.—Hiweara. Queen’s Scarf, Guiding Step, Silva, Lochguard, Bluegum, Handsome Maid, Tsushima. Marshal. Golden Glow. Mamtna, Golden Loop, Patrobus and Nukuhau,