THE MELBOURNE CUP.

Otago Witness, Issue 1461, 15 November 1879, Page 18

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

The Argus, in its account of the Cup contest, says that Darriwoll is the laat horse anyone would select for a two-mile race. He U very plain in appearance, small round the heart, hollow and long in the back, and his knees and hocks are a long way from the ground. It has generally been supposed that he could not get over more than a mile and a-half in good company, and waa thought to have so littlo chance of winning the Cup that his name was scarcely mentioned in the betting, and the stable only backed him to win a very small stake. He has wintered well, his condition was perfection, and his courage in a race has never been doubted. The result of the running for the Cap took everyone by surprise. Darriwell's victory has been a very favourable one for the ring, as the horse carried very little money, and his, name • was scarcely mentioned in the double and treble ■ event books. The time made is the quickest on record for a Melbourne Cnp j Che&ter'had previously made the fastest time in 1877; The , winner is a five-year-old browa horse by Tim Whiffler (imported), from Norna, by Conrad (imported), her dam Thalia (imported) by Brocket. He was bred by Mr Inglis, of Ingliston, near Ballan, and sold to a Tasmanian gentleman, who races under the name of Mr Rawlinsoß. Mblbournb Oup, a handicap sweepstakes of SO boys each, 10 ft, or 6 if declared, with 500 added. The winner of any handicap race of- tha value. of 200 boys after the declaration of the weights to carry 61b extra; of two or more such racea, Blb extra ; of any such race of the value ol 100 sovi, 31b extra ; of two or more such races, 51b extra. The second horse to receive 200 soys and the thiid lOOjsovsoutof theßtakes. Two miles. (122»ub».) Mr W Rawlimon'B br h Darriwell, 5 yw, by Tim Whiffler (imported), 7st 41b .. (Oracknell) 1 Mr T Ivory's b h Sweetmeat, 4 yrs, by Tattendon— Sultan*, including 51b penalty, 7at lib „ n „ , , (Nicholson) 2 Mr R Howie's g c Suwmxow, 8 yrs, including Sib penalty, 6st lib .. .. (<j Williams) 8 Er £ Jellett s br h Richmond, aged, 9st 81b „„„ , ,_ (Walker). o Mr H Power's ghSaranakm, 6 yrs, 9it 81b (Rales) 0 Mr G Fraser'a eh h Le Loup, 5 yrs, Bst llh (Yeomane) 0 Mr M Loughlln's b gLord Harry, aged, Bat 4lb (Collie) 0 Mr J White's b h Democrat, 6 yra, Bst 21b (Gordon) 0 Mr E A Johnson-Boo'a br h WelUntston, 4 yre, Bit ' 21b .. .. .. (Murphy) 0 Mr J Tait's br h Strathearn, 6 yrs, 78t 81b (Davis) 0 Mr W Frederick's br g Tom Kirk, aged, 7at 71b Mr A Davies' b h Levant, 5 yrs, 7st 71b i ' r (Braithwaitc) 0 Mr B A Johnson-Boe's eh h Oolumbui, aged,7st 71b (Ban) 0 Mr W Filgate'g b h Glenormiston, 5 yrs, 7st 3ib • ,r t,x ,v^ „ (Williamson) 0 ' Mr F Leng'a b h Monarquo, 4 yra, 6st 121b Mr J Tait's bl h X.0.8., 4 yre, 6»t 71b (Dewy) 0 Mr W Forov-ter's eh m Colima, 6yrr, including 6ib • ponalty, Cat 91b .. .. (B o *ny) 0 MrvJ L Putves* br h Waxy, aged, including 31b penalty, 6at 91b .. .. (Kellly) 0 Mr S Mahon'a br h Tidal Wave, '4 yrs, 6st 4lb » ~ ~ „ . (Vochler) 0 Mr G Dcnolly's br c Fa'mouth, 3 yrs, by Maribyr- ' urnsr— Baroness, Ost 4lb .. (G»in»ford) 0 Mr J Whittingham's b h Rivorton, 4 yra, 6»t 31b « x,, , , (Kilduff) 0 Mr J Mayo's eh h Secunduo (late Highlander).' 4 yrs, by Kelpie— Hebe, including 61b ponalty, 6st 71D ' - £ (O'Connor) 0 Mr 8 Mohou',l b h Roland, 4 yrs, 6,t (Purton) 0 Mr J M'Phait's b c Torriilc, 3 yrs, by Tim Whiffler - Talkativo, Sit 121b .. .. (Gr«viile) 0' Mr E De Mestre's b c Caractaous, 3 yru, s»t 121b • Mr J E Savill's br c The Wandering Jew, 3 jra? by Talk-o'-the-Hitl — Minnio, 6st, including 81b PonaUy. .v .. .. (Geoghefran) 0 Mr G lavinpßtono's br c Pollio 8 yrs, by Tim Whi er(imp)-Nrrma,sst7lb .. » (Fallon) 0 Betting.— 4 to 1 each agst Suwarrow and Secundus, 6to 1 agaicst Savanaka, 8 to 1 agst Wellington, 100 to 12 against Sweetmeat, 10 to 1 against Lord Harry, 100 to 4 agst Richmond, Tom Kirk, and Kiverton, 100 to 3 Darriwell, Glenormieton, Strathearn, and Wandering Jew. After a very little trouble the horses were got off apparently fairly together, Suwarrow being the first that showed distinctly in front. Kiverton was well up in the inside, and Glenormioton was tho most prominent on the outside. Aa they came betwean the rails Suwarrow had the lead, Tom Kirk had taken second place, Biverton, Waxy, Democrat, and Wandering Jew were at the head of the second lot, K.C.B. and Richmond wore together in the middle, Levant and Terrific were together behind. Suwarrow had past the stand two lengths in front of Tom Kirk. ' Eiverton, Monarque, Lord Harry, Glenormiston, X.C.8., Darriwell, and Le Loup were following in that order at the head »f a ckse body of horses. Secundus was well in .the rear, Levant was acting aa whipper-in. As they rounded the turn past the stand Suwarrow maintained his lead, Riverton had taken second place, Tom Kirk was next, Wellington, Waxy, Monarque, Colima, Glenormiston, Darriwell, Wandering Jew, Democrat, X.C.8., Lord Harry, Richmond, La Loup, and Pollio were following iv that order, and all cloae together. Levant was still in the rear. Passing the railway bridge Suwarrow_ wa* still leading ; Waxy had gone up level with Riverton ; Wellington was close handy. Collima-, Tom Kirk, X.C.8. , Democrat, and lie Loup were at the head of the second division. Suwarrow led round the far turn, and at the abattohs he was still ia front; Riverton waa running him close for the lead. Wellington had taken third p'acs, then came about a dozen horses all in a cluster, Waxy showing in the front of them, with Democrat, Secundus, Sweetmeat, X.C.8., and Colima just behind him. Darriwell waa going up on the outaide. Secun- ' dus was showing amongst the second devision. As they approached the turn Riverton was beaten off, and Suwarrow led into the Btraight, . Wellington, Sweetmeat, Colima being cloßeup, with Darriwell well forward on the ' outside, and going very strong. As they came up the straight Darriwell went up to Suwarrow, and soon had him at the whip. Darriwoll had the lead before reaching the distance, and was going well within himself. Sweetmeat came with a good rush, but wan disappointed in gat', ting past Suwarrow. Darriwell won with a little in hand by half a length. Sweetmeat beat Suwarrow for second place by a neck Columbus, who had come well at the finish waa next ; then came Wellington, Colima, Riverton, Monarque, Secundus, Falmouth, and Wander- ' ing Jew. Time, 3 mm, 30f hw,