SPORTING.
MELBOURNE CUP RACE. [By ELECTItIO TBLEGKAFH —CoFVUIOUT.] Per I'kess Association . (Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received November 5, at 11.10 a.m. SYDNEY, November 5. The Herald describes the Cup as a woll-conditioned field and .a splendid start, and says: "Corning'down the stright Millieme took charge, and, with British Arch, Telecles and Dick Member, rattled past the fudge's box. At the turn Telecles was in command where Artilleryman worked bis way through the field in a few strides. Telecles was in difficulties, and with a brilliant run on the rails, Artilleryman swung into the home stretch with Richmond Main, Chrome, Lucknow and Two Blues in hopeless pursuit."
The Telegraph says: "No easier victory has been scored for years. Passing the sheds Lewis got a remarkable •opening and took Artilleryman to the front, and after a brilliant and sensational run, won easily." N.Z. MEROPOLI.TON T.C.'S SPRING MEETING. (Per Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, November o. The following acceptances have been declared for the first day : New Zealand Trotting Cup, two miles. —Author Dillon, Matchlight, Albert Cling, Trix Pointer, Don Caesar, Sherwood, John.Dillon, Agathos, Erin's Queen, Moneymaker, Minston. Spring Handicap (in saddle), of 250 sovs; for unhoppled trotters; class 4.2; one-mile and five furlongs.—.Lord Roanchild scr, Baluamoan 3sec, Treasure Seeker 5, Mushroom 5, Beu Bell, 6, Chub 7, Te Ku'iti 7, Colonel Havelock 7, Miss Salisbury 8, Marvin .Junior 8, Grattan Abbey 9, Miss Lorna 9, Tonight 10, Succory 10, Jessie's Dream I Hi, Peter Timmerman 10, Rita- Rose 10, Dragoon Junior 10, Love bird 10. Empire Handicap (saddle), of 250 sovs, class 4.45; two miles. —Granger scr, Silver Nut ssee. Schnapps 5. Dillon Eddy 6, Mahinga 6. The Whip 8, Blue Chimes 8, Lady Wayward 8, Will o' the Wisp S. Ouimet 8, Irvingwood 9, Calton 9. Riccarton Handicap (in harness), of 400 sovs ; class 3.44; one mile and. fivo furlongs.—-Admiral Wood 2 seconds, Tommy C. 4, Cora 'Dillon 5, Huou Patch 6, Cello Sydney Wilkes 7, Hannah M. 7. Nancy Stair 7, Hecto'rata 7. Deau Dillon 8, Star Queen 9, Rorke's Drift 9, Captain Stanley 9. Middletou Handicap (in harness), of 300 sovs; for unhoppled trotters; class 4.48; two miles. —Reta Peter scr. Nelson Bingen 3 seconds, Red Heather 3, Whist 4, King Capitalist 4, Olive L. 6, Gav Wilkes 7. Imperial Crown 7, Electrocute 7, Paul Huon 9, Lady Patricia. 10, Win All 10, Beeswing 11. Victoria. Handicap (in harness), of 400 sovs; class 4.41; two miles.—Sympathy scr, Capriccio scr. Jack Arrah 1 second, Nora Creina 1, Reta Peter 1, Brown's Nugget 2, Gleaming 3, Sir Fulham 3, Dandy Chimes 4, George Hard. 4, Legacy J. St. Alban's Handicap (in saddle), of 250 sovs; class 2.18; one mile.—Cora Dillon scr., Ariadne 2sec, Lord Dillon 2, Captain Stanley 3, Frank Tracey 3, Xavier 4, Proud Spring 4, King Karri 4, All Bell 4, Birdwood 5, Pleasant. Mount 5.
Hagley Handicap (in harness), of'3oo sovs; class 2.50; one mile and a-quar-ter. —Admiral Wood 2see, Sashwood 4, Csungod 4. Vice-Admiral 5, Tamarisk 6, Rorke's Drift 6, Bundong 6, Pax 7, Capriccio 7. Pitaroa 7, Mako Mako 7.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume XLIX, Issue 13905, 5 November 1919, Page 3
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513SPORTING. Oamaru Mail, Volume XLIX, Issue 13905, 5 November 1919, Page 3
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