RACING IN VICTORIA.

Otago Witness, Issue 1824, 5 November 1886, Page 25

RACING IN VICTORIA.

THE V.R.C. SPRING MEETING.

Fiest Day — October 30. The first day's racing of the V.R.C. spring meeting commenced on Saturday. The woather was fine and the attendance on all parts of the grounds large. His Excellency Sir Henry Loch was present, accompanied by Lord Carington, Sir William Robinson, and Sir George Strahan. The following is the result of the various events : — MELBOURNE STAKES, Of ssovs each, with 300 added ; second, 50sovs. Weight for age. One mile and a-quarter. Mr M. Locke's b c Isonomy, by Winterlake— Euby, 4yrs. 95t... ... ... ... 1 1 Mr S Miller's br h Boolka, aged, 9st 41b ... t 3 Mr W E Royd's b c Bravo, 3yrs, 7st 111b ... 3 Ten horses started, and the race resulted iv a dead heat between Isonomy and Bolka. Time, 2min 2|seo. Late in the afternoon the two horses named, Isonomy and Boolka, ran off the dead heat, Isonomy winning easily by a length and a-half . HOTHAM HANDICAP, Of ssovß each, with 300 added ; second "Osovs and third 3030V8. One mile and a-half and a distance. Mr J. Wh ttingham's b h Claptrap, aged, 7st ... 1 Hon. J. White's eh o Hexham, 4yre, 7st ... 2 Mr J. R. Smith's b g Lancer, 6yrs, 7st 101b ... 3 Twelve horses started. Hexham, Salvo, Genoe, and The Pencil were the first away, and maintained the lead until entering the straight, when Claptrap came with a great rush and won easily. Time, 2min 52§sec. MARIBYRNONG PLATE, Of 30eov» eaoh, with 1000 added. For two-year-olds—colts, Bst 101b: fillies, Bst 51b (winners extra) ; the second horse to receive 300sovs and the third SOOsovs out of the stake. Five furtongs ; 94 subs. Mr C. L. Macdonald's br f Hortense, 2yrs, by Gang Forward— Josephine, Ost lib (including lOlbpenalty) ... ... - ••• 1 Mr D. Cooper's br c Huntingfcower, 2yrs, by Darebin-Atholine, Bst 101b ... ... 3 Hon W. Pearum's br c Bedouin, 2yrs, by Darri-well-Black Gipsy, Bst 101b ... ... 3 Nineteen horses started. Lord Carington's br f Bsperance, Mr Macdonald's Hortense, Mr Cooper's Huntingtower, the Hon* Mr Pearson's Bedonin, and the Hon. Mr White's Lava were quickest on their legs. Lord Carington's filly bolted off the course. Hortense then took the load and was never extended, winning very easily by two lengths. Time, lmin 7£sec. THE VICTORIA DBRBY, A sweepstake of 2isova each, 5 ft. with 650sovs added. The second horse to receive lOOsovs, and the third 50sovs out of the stake. One mile and a-half. Hon J White's oh c Trident, by Robinson Crusoe — Cocoanut, Bst 101b ... ... (Hales) 1 Mr D Cooper'i eh c Ohesham, by Grand Flaneur Lady Chester, Bsfc 101b ... ... ... 2 Mr A B Blaokwood's one Aglaos, by Apremont— Aglia, Bst 101b ... ... ... ... 3 Hon W A Long's cb f Maddelina, by Neokersgat —Meg Merrilies, Bst 101b ... ... ... 0 Sir W if Clarke's b c First Consul, by Gang Forwa . < l_joiephine, B»fc 101b ... ... 0 Mr J Stockton's br o Klngfish, by Piscatorioua— Yattarlna, Bst 101b ... ... ... 0 Hoa J White's br g Volcano, by Chester— Etna, B»tstb ... - ■» - 0 The Hon. Mr White's Acme was scratched for th» raoe in the morning. Volcano was the first to get away, and led the field at. a terrible pace in the interest of Trident. After going three-quarters of a mile Chesham assumed a leading position, and entering the straight led Trident by a length, Anglaos being third. Half-way down the straight Chesham appeared to be running easily, but Trident, under great punishment, made a gallant effort, and at the distance post was on level terms with the leaders, and gradually forging ahead, won by a length, amid great enthusiasm. Aglaos was third. Time, 2min 39sec. WINNERS OF THE V.R.C. DERBY.

SELLING RACE, Of 360V8 eaoh, with 150ao^s added. Weight for age. Seven furlongs. Mr R Howie's br o Huron, by Powhattan— May Fly (nil), 3yrs. 9st ... ... ... 1 Mr J G Reid's eh g The Ghost, aged (nil), Ost 3!b 2 Mr R X Maitland s b or br g Stafford (nil), agod, -9fifc3lb ... ... ... ... 3 COBURG STAKES, Of 58ovs each, with 200=ova added ; second oOsovs. Ova mile and a furlong. Mr G Da r ls' b c Davstar, 3yrs, tsst 31b,,. ... 1 Mr S Coffav's br h St. John,6yrs, 7«t.131b ... 2 Mr S Martin's b g Hogmanay, aged, 7st slb ... 3 Time, lmin 57|sec. (Special to Pbbss Association.) Melbouene, October 31. The first day's racing under the auspices of the Victoria Racing Club took place yesterday at Flemington. A strong wind was blowing, and the dust was exceedingly annoying. It Is estimated that about 35,000 were present. His Excellency the Governor and suite were among those present, and among the visitors were Lord and Lady Carington, of New South Wales, and the Governors of South Australia and Tasmania. The road was very largely patronised. The course was in splendid order. The Derby was of course the race which excited the most interest, and Trident's victory was received with great enthusiasm. Hales, who rode him, received quite an ovation, and on returning to the paddock to be weighed in was loudly cheered. The win has been a popular one among the public, and the bookmakers have lost rather heavily ; and should this speedy son of Robinson Crusoe win the Cup on Tuesday, it is expected that fully one-half of the bookmakers will be broken. Trident is supported to win the Cup- at 100 to 30. Immediately after the race the winning horse was decorated with the blue ribbon. Volcano, who made the running in the interests of Trident, was severely punished and much cut. His jockey had his breeohes torn and had a narrow escape of being hurt on the rails near the home turn. The race was very fast throughout, and the time registered is equal to that of Martini-Henri's in ' 1883, which up to the present was the fastest on record for this event. The following is the report of the Derby :— The betting at the post was 5 to 2 on Trident, 5 to 1 agst Maddelina, 10 to 1 agst Volcano, 15 to 1 agst First Consul and Chesham, 50 to 1 agst Aglaos. The start was delayed owing to the fractiousness of First Consul and Chesham, but eventually Mr Watson despatched the field on very even terms with the exception of First Consul, who was left at the post. Chesham's colours were, however, the most prominent when the flag fell, but he soon conceded the leading position to Voloano, Kingfish being third and Trident fourth. Passing the stand Volcano was leading the field at a terrific pace, and was three lengths ahead of Chesham, who in turn was leading Kingfisb., Matidelina and Trident by a coupleof lengths. At the bridge Volcano still had a lead of two lengths, Chesham and Trident being next and racing neck and neck at the back of the course. Volcano increased his lead to four lengths from Chesham, Kingfish and Maddelina having supplanted Trident ; First Consul was last. At the abattoirs the positions were the same, and when at the scraping sheds saw no change. Half-way on the home turn Trident was apparently in trouble, and Hales raced him up, but he fell away again and loud cries were heard that the favourite was beaten. Nearing the bend Chesham closed on Volcano, and immediately after the latter fell away and made way for Trident. Sweeping into the straight Chesham bad a four-lengths lead from Trident, and at the distance post was still in front. Here Hales called upon the, favourite, and rapidly pulled on Chesbam, when a most desperate struggle ensued. When 100 yards from home Tridenfc was on even terms with Mr Cooper's colt, and he finished with remarkable gameness a length ahead of Chesham ; Aglaos, 20 lengths away, third ; First Consul, fourth ; Kingfish, fifth ; Maddelina, sixth ; Volcano, last. Time, 2min 39sec. Second Day. — November 2. Melbourne, November 2. The weather this morning was perfect for racing, and an immense number of people proceeded to Flemington for the Cup meeting. The attendance at the racecourse was enormous. His Excellenoy Sir Henry- Loch was present, accompanied by* Lord Caringfcon, Sir William Robinson, and Sir Geo. Strahan. The following are the results : — HURDLE RACE, Of lOsovs each, with 250 added ; second, (JOsovs. Ab ut three miles. - Mr J Scobie's bl h Blue Mountain, syrs, 9st 9lb ... 1 Mr W Moffatt's b g Ocean, aged, lOafc 91b ... 2 Mr A Halinbourg's eh g Encore, aged, dst 41b ... 3 RAILWAY HANDICAP. - Of siovs each, with 200 added ; second, 50aovs. . Six furlongs. Mr C S Agnew's oh m Pocohontas, aged' ... 1 Mr A Hahnbourg's eh c Albanus, 4yrs ... 2 Mr H Oxenliam's b g Toronto (late Otranto), 6yrs 3 [The third horse was telegraphed as Tornado, but no such name appears among the entries.] KENSINGTON BTAKES, Of lOsovs each, with 250 added. For two-year-olds — colts, Bst 51b; fillies and geldings, Bst. The winner to be sold for £300. No selling allowances. Five furlonga. Hon. J White's br f Sumatra, 2yrj, by The Pontiff—Malacca. Bsfc ... ... ... 1 Hon W Long's br g Eckersley, 2yrs, by Maribyrnong—Jesoarai»e, Bet ... ... ... 2 Mr J D Robertson's b f Mistletoe, 2,vrs, by Bosworth—Star of Love, Bst... ... ... 3 THE MELBOURNE CUP, Of 20sovs each, with 2000 added. The second horse to receive 500s jvs, aud the third 300sovs oufc of the stake. Two miles. Mr W Gannon's br o Arsenal, 4yrs, by Golds-brough-Powder, 7st 41b ... ... ... l Mr W Cooper's b h Trenton, syrs, by Musket— Frailty. Pat 51b... ... .., ... 2 Mr R J Sadler's bl or g h SHverraine, syrs, by Napoleon— Silverhair, 7sfc 101b ... ... 3 Mr J O Inglia' b h Malua, aged, lOst 91b ... 0 Hon. W Pearson's b h Commotion, aged, 9st 91b ... 0 Mr M Loughlin's br h sheet Anchor, aged, 9st .'.. 0 Mr J G Reid's oh m Grace Darling, aged, Bst 111b 0 Mr M Locke's b c leonomy, 4yrs (including 51b penalty), Bst 3lb ... ... ' ... 0 Hon J White's g c Monte Christo, 4yrs, Bst ... 0 Mr T Jones' br h Bohemian, syrs (including 101b penalty), 7st 131b ... 0 Mr M Loughlin's b g Britisher, aged, 7st I3lb ... 0 Mr B X Maifcland's Meteor, 6yre (including 71b penalty), 7st 111b ... ... ... 0 Mr S Miller's br h Boolka, aged, 7st JOIb ... 0 Mr W Strickland's b h Ben Bolt, syrs (including lOlbpenalty). 7st 10lb ... ... ... 0 Mr T Coffey's br c Kitawa, 4yrs, 7st 91b ... 0 Mr J R Smith's b g Lancer, 6yrs, 7st 81b ... 0 Mr F Henty's b c Cyclops, 4yrs. 7st 71b ■ ... 0 Hon J White's chc Trident, 3yrs,7st7lb ... 0 Mr M Jacobs' b h Metal, syrs, 7«t 21b ... ... 0 Hon W A Long's br f Crossfire, 3yrs, 7et lib „. 0 Mr R Orr's b c Recall, 4yr«, 6st lllb ... ... 0 Hon J Bale's br g Myall King, 4yrs, 6st S\b ... 0 Mr W Duggan's eh c Lord William, 3yr6, Ost 91b 0 MrW E Royd's b c Bravo, 3yrs (including 31b penalty), 6st 91b... ... ... ' ... 0 Mr W Morau's br h Little John, 6yrs, 6»fc-71b ... 0 Hon J White's eh c Hexham, 4yrs, 6st sjb ... 0 Mrs W Brown's bo Highland Chief, 4yrs;6»<i ... 0 Mr J Calverfu bl g Jack Roach, Syrs. 6a£ , ... 0 Mr G B Eowley'sbh Rifleshot, 63t 21b - r ... 0 Malua, Isonomy, Silvermine, Trenton, and Trident wttfe amtf ng tt& flrtft to g«t &ms. ' Fsep-

ing the stand for the first time Silvermine was in front, closely followed by Isonomy, Ben Bolt, Trident, Britisher, Meteor, and Trenton, the remainder being in a bunch with the exception of Grace Darling and Little John, who brought up the rear. No material alteration took place until passing the bridge, when Trident was taken to the front and led the field into the straight, followed by Ben Bolt, Silvermine, Malua, Trenton , and Arsenal. The last-mentioned horse had held a good position throughout the race. Immediately after entering the straight, amid great excitement, Silvermine and Arsenal passed the favourite. A desperate race ensued all the way down the straight, Arsenal winning by half a length from Trenton, who came with a magnificent rush towards the finish and was placed second position from Silvermine, who finished a good third. Silver King and Kingfish were scratched shortly before the race.

NURSERY HANDICAP, Of ssovßeach, with 200 added ; second oOsovs, and third 2530V8. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Mr D Cooper's br c Huntingtower, 2yra, by Darebln— Atholine ... ... ... 1 Mr KB Smith's b_- c Bedouin, 2yrs, by Darriwsll —Black Gipsy ... ... ... ... 2 MrJH Hill's b f Perhaps, 2yrs, by Gang Forward — Perad venture ... ... ... 3 THE VAN YBAN STAKES, Of 3sovs each, •with 100 added. One mile. Mr C h Macdonald's b h The Levite, agel, by Yattendon-Q.B D. ... ... ... 1 Mr S Martin's b g Hogmanay, aged ... ... 2 Mr HOxenham'abg Ellington, aged... ... 3 (Special to Pbbss Association.) Melbourne, November 2. The second day's racing of the V.R.C. Spring meeting took place at Flemington to-day. The weather was intensely hot, and there was scarcely any wind. It is estimated that the attendance was larger than last year, and that fully 135,000 were present. The lawn was packed, and presented a more brilliant spectacle than ever. The stands were overcrowded. His Excellency the Governor, and the Governors of South Australia, Tasmania, and New South Wales were also present. The win of Arsenal in the Cup, although he had been well supported by the public and stable, is a good one for the bookmakers. The winner was previously owned by the Hon. W. Pearson, but last year was purchased by Mr W. Gannon, of Sydney. Trenton and Silvermine, which ran second and third respectively, ran well throughout. The following is a report of the Melbourne Cup :— The betting at the post was :—5: — 5 to 1 against Trident ; Bto 1 Isonomy, Meteor, and Ben Bolt ; 10 to 1 Little John ; 12 to 1 Trenton ; 14 to 1 Silvermine ; 15 to 1 Arsenal ; from 20 to 1 to 100 to 1 the] others. A good start was effected, Trenton, Metal, Commotion, and Malua being the first away, with Silvermine Boolka, Kitawa, Isonomy, and Britisher leading the second division. Passing the carriage paddock the order was Silvermine with the lead, then Bravo, Metal, Recall, Isonomy, Meteor, Boolka. Britisher, and Kitawa. As the horses swept past the stand, Bravo was running neck and neck with Silvermine, with Metal, Boolka, and Isonomy in close attendance. At the river turn Hexham was taken to the front, Silvermine lying second, Little John third, Bravo and Isonomy handy. Hexham was still at the head of the field as they j approached the bridge, and Silvermine had dropped back sixth, having been supplanted by Boolka, Kitawa, Isonomy, and Trident. As the horses approached the straight Trident was taken to the front, followed by Silvermine, Hexham, Myall King, Crossfire, and Ben Bolt. At the distance past Arsenal, whose colours had been prominent throughout the race, now improved his position, and when fairly in the straight Hexham fell away behind. This left Arsenal, Trident, and Silvermine at the head of affairs. The latter at the half-distance looked like the winner, but Arsenal made a grand struggle and secured the lead, being landed a winner by a neck, Trident fourth, followed by Sheet Anchor, Myall King, and. Crossfire. Grace Darling and Malua were %f Wo last. Time, Stain Sltfeo,

Kelpie Weatherblt Child of the Mist et Anchor Miss Letty St. Francis Taurina o Gaslight Sir Hercules Whalebone Peri g I Factory Girl Lamplighter Spinning Jenny Heron Bustard Orville mare Fisherman Mainbrace Sheet Anchor By Midd'c'n m. I Juliet rouchstone Camel Banter Lancashire Witch Tomboy Kite Birdcatcher Echidna The Baron I a Rataplan Pocnhontas Glencoe Marpessa Queen Mary Gladiator Partisan Pauline Beverloo's dam Plenipotentiary Myrrna Touchstone ICai Bai nel iter 43 'A *-9 Platcatcher Decoy Fii: Fir lio da Puta lease Etempore Emilius Or /ille .ily Maria Wli Git lisker >side Fairy WINNERS OF THE MBLBO E CUP. | Owner. J Winner. A. Wgt. |Ti [861 1862 LB6S 186J 180 c LB6€ 1 86? LB6£ LB6S LB7C 1871 L 872 187* i 874 187S 1876 .877 187« LB7S LBBC 1881 IBBi DeMestre ... De Mestre ... Harper H. Fisher ... Marshall J. Tait DeMestre ... Tait Saqui W. Craig ... J. Tait J.Tait VV. Johnson ... A. Chirnside... Sharp J. Wilson ... J. White De Mestre ... Rawlineon ... W. Long C. M'Donald J. E. Savill ... Hon. J. White J. Inglis M.Loughlin ... Gannon Archer Archer Banker Lantern Toryboy The Barb Tim Whiffler... Glencoe Warrior Nimblefoot ... The Pearl ... The Quack ... Don Juan Haricot Wollomai Briseis Chester Calamai Darriwell Grand Flaneur Zulu The Assyrian.. Martini -Henrj Malua Sheet Anchor Arsenal 5 6 3 3 a 3 5 4 6 a 5 6 4 4 6 3 3 5 5 3 4 5 3 5 a 4 st lb 9 7 10 2 5 4 6 3 7 0 6 11 8 11 9 1 8 10 6 3 7 3 7 10 6 12 6 7 7 8 6 4 6 12 8 2 7 4 6 10 5 10 7 13 7 5 9 9 7 11 7 41 in. s. 3 52 3 47 3 44 3 52 3 44 3 43 3 39 3 42 3 40 3 37 3 39 3 39 3 36 3 37* 3 38 3 36i 3 334 3 3ov 3 30l 3 343 32) 3 40s 3 30S; 3 31^ 3 29f( 3 31 LSBtBBi LBBI

Owner. Winner. Time. 'ear. 1860 1881 1862 1863 1861 1865 1866 1867 1887* 1868* 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 1875 1876 1877 1878 1879* 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 Mr Q Watson ... Mr Dewling Mr Harper Mr Lane Mr Fisher Mr Fisher Mr Fisher Mr Taifc Mr Tait Mr MoSatt Mr Fisher Mr Tait Mr 3 Wilson Mr W Winch ... Mr W Fil'ate ... Mr J Tait Mr De Mestre Mr J Wilson Mr J White MrJßoe Mr B Howie Mr W Long Mr F F Dakin ... Mr B De Meafcre ... Hon 3 White Mr Jacobs Hon J White ... Hon J White ... Flying Colours... Camden Barwou Orlflamme Lantern Angler Seagull Fireworks Fireworks My Dream Charon Florence Miss Jessie Loup Garou Lapidist Melbourne Robin Hood Briseis Chester Wellington Suwarrow Grand Flaneur... Darebin Navigator Martini-Henry ... Rufua Nordenfeldt Trident m. s. 8 2 2 53 2 59 3 3 2 58 2 51 3 4 2 56 2 53 2 48 2 55 3 0 2 49 2 46 2 51 2 46J 2 48 2 43J 2 43 2 47 2 43 2 44 2 41J 2 4l| 2 39 2 413 2 483 2 39 * Run OS N"Wr Year's Da^