SPORTING.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 58, 23 October 1911, Page 5

SPORTING.

SAN DOWN PARK RACES

(Bv Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (United Press Association.) London, October 21. At Sand own Park, Coriander beat Absurd in tho Great Spring Plate. THE CAULFIELD CUP. WON BY LADY MEDALLIST. A CHEAT RACE. Melbourne, October 21. After a cold 1 and wintry week, Cup Day of the V.A.T.C. meeting was favoured with bright sunshine.: The record attendance promised at the opening was maintained, for ■it was certainly the biggest Caulfield Cup crowd remembered. The gubernatorial party. included Lord and Lady Denman and the State Governor, both with large parties. Lady Medallist won the Caulfield Cup. Tho win was very popular. Lady Medallist was always m a good place, and finished well. Results:— OBY HURDLE, of 200 sovs; 5\ furlongs. Bulliiwarra, 12,1 ... ... 1 Jules, 11.7 ... ... ... 2 Bibbenluke, 10.5 1.. ... 3 Five others started. The winner led all the way, and won by threequarters of a length. Time, l£min. GWYN NURSERY, of 650 sovs; 4f furlongs. Gold Brew, 8.4 ... ... ... 1 Cider, 7.11 ... ... ... 2 Mindai, 7.1 ... ... -... 3 Ten others started. Brew led after getting into stride, and finished two lengths ahead of the second horse, which was separated from the next horse by a length. Time,, Gpsec.. . CAULFIELD CUP, of 3000. sovs/ .Li. miles. ■ E. J. Craven’s hr m Lady* Medallist, by St. Alwyn—Diploma, 8.5 (Barnett) ...'„ ... 1 R. Crawford’s b h Flavian 1 , ’ by, Flavius—Posica, 7.9 f (Lambert) , 2 F. Merton’s ch h Aurofodina, by Flavius—Nereid, 8.7 (Smith) 3 F. Merton’s b g Didus, by Positano —Dodo, 6.13 .i. ■ ... 4 ALSO STARTED. C. Smith’s b h Beverage, by . Malster—Wild Rose, 9.1 P. Nolan’s br h Britain, by Grafton—Alice, 8.5 P. A. Connolly’s blk h Jolly Beggar, by Ayr Laddie—Lady Trenville, 8.3. E. Moss’s b h Sahdbath (imp.), by Black Sand—Tiniova, 7.12. R. W. Clancy’s b c Woolcrina, by Malster—Suioro, 7.7. M. J. Carmody’s b h Ruffian, by Pistol—Briar Rose, 7.5. A. Wynne’s br h Hartfell, by Ayr Laddie—Liglit Heart, 7.5. V/. J. Day’s b ni Flava, by Flavius —-Natalina, 7.5. v S. Miller’s b g Yarrabar, by Yarrabee—Crusade, 6.13. “Aldingtons” br h Prince Lack by Lancaster—Moray, 6.13. P. Phillio’s br c Twya Briggs, byAyr Laddie—r Earl,, 6.13. “S. A. Rawdon’s” ,b h Indiscreet, by Positano—Disgrace, 6.11. C. B. Kellow’s br c Radiator, by Simmer—Ondine, 6.9. THE RAGE. Sandbath was first to break the lino from Radiator, Flavian, Hartfell, Didus and Beggar. After a furlong, Twa Briggs took charge and led past the box from Didus, Beverage, Beggar, Hartfell, Lady Medallist and Indiscreet. Radiator nearly fell. Aurofodina was nearly laat'i.. Out of the straight Briggs led from Didus, Beverage, Indiscreet and Beggar. Indiscreet ran up into .second place at the mile post from Twa Briggs, Beverage, Hartfell, Flavian and Lady Medallist.' Indiscreet then took charge from Briggs, Prince Lack, Beverage, Didus, Radiator, Flavian and Lady Medallist. Indiscreet made a hot run along the railway side, Beverage being close up. Then came Lady Medallist, Didus, Aurofodina and Flavian. Hartfell interfered with Lady Medallist, who, however, led round the turn from Aurofodina, Sandbath making a good run outside, with Flavian handy. Lady Medallist led into the straight from Aurofodina, and finished in that order. Lady Medallist winning by six lengths, three lengths between the next two. Time, 2min 344 sec, equalling last year’s record. (Last year’s record was a quarter second poorer.) WYUNA STEEPLECHASE, of 250 sovs; about 2 miles 3 furlongs and 80 yards. Timburello, 9.0 ... ... ... I Southerly, 9.11 ... ... ... 2 Vanguard, 11.7 ... ... 3 Seven others started., Don Q. Cornstalk and King’s Country led till they came to grief. King’s Countryfell first. Treble broke its neck. Timburello led over the last fence from-Altar Boy and Vanguard. Southerly passed Vanguard and ran home by four lengths. Time, 4min 44J sec. WINDSOR HANDICAP, 'of 300 sovs ; 6 furlongs..; ;iPopinjay, 8.5 ... ... ... 1 Blast, 9.3 ... ... ... ■ *2 Mala, 9.7 ... ..; 0 ... 3, Also started: Sylvander, Golden Point, McCulloch, Ayrlqch; "Brooking, lorn, Bedloc, Orvieto, Miss Gower and Sal tare. The running was made by Popinjay and Blast. After an exciting finish Popinjay gained the verdict by half a head, two lengths separating the next. Time, Imiu 23)sec. MOOR A WELTER, of 250 sovs; 1 mile. Kerlie, 9.7 ... ... ... 1 Full Sail, 0.5 ... ... ... 2 Lager, 10.7 ... ... ... 3 Fifteen others started. Full Sail led all tho way, Kerlie lying fourth, and made a dash at the distance, but fell short by half a head, five lengths separating second from third. WELL ING TON SPRING MEETIN G. The following further events wire run after we went to press on Saturday : Wellington Handicap—Men dip 1, Electrakoff 2, Boanerges 3. Also started: Iranui, Sir Antrim, Rauparaha, Sir Tristram, Byron, Parable, St. Petersburg; Voetgang, Negative First Battery, and First Consul. Won by a length after a good race. Time, 2rnin lOsec. Spring Selling Plate, of 100 sovs; six furlongs.-—Aim well 1, Kimiswell 2, Medallist 3. Also started: Varna Allurement, Seatondale, Stoney Falls. Won by half a length. Time, 1 inin 17 sec. Wainui Handicap, of 100 sovs, one mile.—Goodwin Park 1, Kilostori 2, Bracken 3. Also started: Morrivonia, Domino, Mulga Bill, Kauroa, Birkline. Projectile, Royal Marine, Slmja, Epsom Lass, Hirini, Mira, Idealism, Floater, Stevens, Splash, and Turna. Won by a length.. Time, 1 min -13 3-ssee. Wellesley Stakes, of 550 sovs; four furlongs.—“Higlideu’s” Armcugardo. (Charlomaugc 11. —Waiershnot) 8.2 iA. Oliver). 1; Jan 8.7, 2; Winning Way, 8.2, 3. Also started: Andrea,

Vocation, Imagination, Styx, Ohligant, Champagne, Beldame, Lady Georgia, Eogeno, Massilia, and Monoline. Y\ on by two lengths. 1 imosU l-ssec. Final Scurry Handicap, of TOO sovs, four furlongs.-—Makara 1, Monologue 2 Alt car 3. Also started : Longwood, Our Queen, Gnldmar, Palestine, Ebonite, Pukewai, Ahercood, Sir Montea, Field Fare, inveran, Mt. \ ictoria, Oka, Biddy, Lord Palmer, lon-o-asse, ludra, and Lord Kileheran. Won by two lengths, _ a length between second and third. AUCKLAN I) W EIG HTS. (Per Press Association j Auckland, October 22. Tho following weights have been declared by Mr. Geo. Morse for the Auckland II.C. meeting;— Shorts Handicap, live furlongs Turbine 9.6, Kakama 0.5, Jack Dolaval 8.10, Maheno 8.9, Lucille 8.0 Mighty Aatam 7.12, True shot and Urukeiiu 7.9, Admiral Soult Mu Ladv Dot 7.5, Blue Garments ; .2, Taft and Goidsibo 7.1, Fremantle 6.13 Miss Livonia 6.9, Peggy; Pryde 6.8, Mauinina and Tobias 6./. * Onehunga Steeple, three miles - Sol 11.9, Red McGregor 11.3, I Landes 10.9, Seldom • 10.3, Ivapakapa 10.0, Riro-atu 9.12, Whatashot and Glen more 9.11, Arty and lama J. 9, Dhudeou 9.8, Westward, Canadian, Rebel, Pukowera, Hautere, and Walkaway 9.7. Hunters’ Steeple, three mile*.— Sii o-atu 11.13, Glenmoro IEI2, Go - born 11.4, Webfoot 11.0, Sabine 10.12, Blue Mountain and Harkaway 10. If, Hautere 10.10, Kinkin, Marangai, Hobartown, Galvata, and l ukewera Hobson Handicap, six furlongs. Glory 9.0, St. Amans 8.13, I metiers 8 0, Master Jack, Wee Olga, and Eloetitaco 8.8, Goldsize 8.7, Sphinx and Fuss 8.5, Blue Mount 8.1, Caruso and Glad Tidings 7.13, Baku / .12, Worcester and Bogey t .11, Haidiock and Hemisphere 7.10, Goodwin Sands 7.9.. Hareno 7. 8. Condaimno i.t. Aristop 7.6, Minstrel <.6, ITielock, Momithol. Takatuna, and Royal Arms 7’4' La Reina and Roceipe 7.1. Ru<toiv Manuewere, Takiiiim, Kama, Bon Jour, Muskewai, St. Lewis, Bell Crispin. Pauthca, Countree, and Mauinina 7.0. iFlying Handicap, seven furlongs.— Kin" Soult 9.0, Antoinette 8.13, Santa Rosa 8.9, Tattoo 8.7, Master Wmriki 8.6, Jack Delaval 8.4, Maheno 8.3 Darn 7.10, Grenadier 7.5, Crown Pearl 7.1, Admiral Soult 7.0, Jollie Fillo 6.13, and Tlua-tangnta 6.7. Maiden Hurdles, one and a naff miles.—Regain 11.0, Merry Lawn 10.6, Master William 9.12, Golborn and' Deni ties 9.9, High den and Caplain Paul ,9.8, Lloyds 9.6, Sabine 9.5, Formidable 9.2, Napenapo 9.1, Presently, Luxton, Kaiaia, Ram id nig Rose', Westioue, Rakau, Bon Cyr, Field Marshall, and Penfold 9.0.