SPORTING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume VI, Issue 1787, 5 November 1919, Page 5

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. V.R.C. MEETING. ARTILLERYMAN WINS MELBOURNE CUP. By Cable — Press Association. — Copyright. MELBOURNE, November 4. The weather was flue and bright for the second day of the Victoria Racing Club's spring meeting, and there was a record attendance. The course provided good going. Sartrlllo led nearly all the way in the Cup Hurdle Race, the time, 3min 42jsec, equalling ihe course record. Colonel Chutney was favourite for the Railway Highweight Handicap, and won nicely. He cost £OOO last season, and this is his first win since then. Pontoon was not in "the first 10 to finish. Capella led nearly all the way in the November Nursery, and won in good style from Delight, who looked to have a chance at the distance post. Artilleryman scored a runaway victory in the Melbourne Cup. He led for the last two and a-half furlongs, and won with a lot in hand. He broke the Cup record by Msec. Richmond Main was well up all the way, and Snub was running on at the finish. British Arch died out in the last half-mile. R. .Lewis rode his third Cup winner in Artilleryman. It was a very clean race. Tararu Jack was fourth in the Steeplechase. The winner, Vanitor, led all the way, and won easily. Following are the results:— CUP HURDLE RACE, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 500 sovs added. Two miles. Ryan and Lienhop's br g Sartrillo, by Petrillo—Sarsa, aged, 9.12 1 R. J. Watson's br m Lady Regal, by Majestic—Frangipani, aged, 11.10 .. 2 A. E. Bowman's 1> g Silver Heart, by Challenger—Pianola, (iyrs, 10.1 .. .. 3 There were eight starters. Won by three-quarters of a length; two lengths second and third. Time, Sniin I2lsee. RAILWAY HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 500

sovs added. Six furlongs. C. T. Godby's ch hj Colonel Chutney, by Downshirc—Chutney, Syrs, 8.11 .. 1 F. F. Robinson's b hj Michael the Brave (imp.), by White Eagle—Noble Martha, Syrs, 8.10 2 S. B. Ferguson's br m Girralong, bv The Welkin—Miss Dorothy, 4yrs, 9.2 ..3 There were 19 starters. Won by three-quarters of a length; three lengths second and third. Time, lniin 124 sec. NOVEMBER HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 500 sovs added. For two-year-old fillies. Five furlongs. P. Miller's br f Capella, by The Welkin —Wilga, 8.9 1 \V. G. Stead's br f Delight, by Demosthenes—Sunlight, 9.1 2 N. Falkiner's b f Midilli, by Trcssadv— Lesbos, 8.5 3 There were eight starters. • Won by a length and a-half; neck second and third. Time, lmin ljscc. MELBOURNE CUP, a sweepstakes of 50 sovs each, with 7000 sovs added. Two miles. Sir S. Hordern and A. D. Murphy's br c Artilleryman, by Comedy King—Cross Battery, 3yrs, 7.6 (R. Lewis) .. .. f J. Baron's cli c Richmond Main, by Prince Foote—Australian Gas, 3yrs, 7.0 (J. Killorn) 2 S. M. Wilson's br g Two Blues, by True Blue—Countess, aged, 0.12 (V. Hillyard) 3 There were 20 starters. Millieme and British Areh led to the ninefurlongs post from Dick Meagher and Richmond Main, Snub at this stage lying in twelfth place. Dick Meagher had charge half a mile from home, but Artileryman led round the home turn and won very easily by six lengths, while Richmond Main beat the fast-finishing Two Blues by half a. length. Lucknow was close up fourth. Snub sixth, and British Arch fourteenth. Time, 3min 21jsec. CUP STEEPLECHASE, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 500 sovs added. About two miles and half a furlong. F. Burn's br g Vanitor, by The Inquisitor —Silvana, aged, 9.7 1 E. Reddan's hj g Compromise, by Trenchant—Promise, aged, 10.0 2 A. E. Tyson's b g Turrupman, by Sir Raymont—Lucretia, Oyrs, 9.0 .. .. 3 There were 14 starters. Won by four lengths. The time given in the cable message is 2min lOlscc, and is given as a record for the race. The time probably made was 4min lOjsec. YAN YEAN STAKES, a sweepstakes of 5 soys each, with 500 sovs added. One

mile. W. Riordan's b hj Ethiopian (imp.), by Dark Ronald—Zobeydc, Oyrs, 7.10 .. 1 W. S. Hickenbotham's b hj Gringalet, by Flavian—Young Vcnappa, 4yrs, 8.2 .. 2 J. Campbell Wood's b hj Panacre, by Linacre—Panara, aged, 9.4 3

There were 10 starters. Won by a head. Time, 1m in 29scc. The owner of the winner is an ex-New Zealander.

PRESS COMMENT. (Rcc. Nov. 5, 11.10) SYDNEY, Nov. 5. The "Herald" describes the (".up as a wellconditioned Held and a splendid start. It says that coming down the straight Millienie took charge, and, with British Arch, Telecles and Dick Meagher, rattled past the judge's box. At the turn, Telecles was in command. Here Artilleryman worked his way through the field in a lew strides and had Telecles in dllllcullies, 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 that 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. ELLEKSLIE TRAINING NOTES. Presx Axsnciation. AUCKLAND, November 5. The weather was wintry and there were

heavy showers at Ellerslle. this morning, and work for the most part was of the useful order. Gold Kip did seven furlongs on the sand in ltnln 32i>sec. After breakfast Prince Rufus beat Monocrat over four furlongs on the grass in , r >2sec. Te Onga went a round on the same track in lmjn 55scc. Kinkora was schooled over the hurdles, jumping well. Sir John took the big fences without a mistake. N.Z. METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB. SPRING MEETING. After making final payments the following remain in the NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP (harness), of 2500 sovs; second 500 sovs, third :i(!0 sovs, fourth 200 sovs. 4.33 class. Two miles. Executors late .T. Knight's hj hj Author Dillon, by Harold Dillon—Authoress, aged scr J. Bryce and Gross Bros.' br li Matchlight, by Four Chimes —King Harold mare, aged 2 N. Green's br g Albert Cling, by Young McKlnncy—Embrace, syrs 5 \V. H. Norton's hj m Trix Pointer, by Demonio—Bally Pointer, Oyrs .. .. G A. R. Edgerton's br g Don Ciesnr, by Prince Imperial—Maritana, aged .. 6 S. G. Lemon's br g Sherwood; by Kerrwood —Jessie 8., aged G J. Jarden's b hj John Dillon, by Harold Dillon—Vivid Carlo, aged G "C. Channing's" br g Agathos, by O.Y.M. —Ha Ha mare, aged G J. D. Parker's br m Erin's Queen, by Hal Zolock—B.J.N., aged 8 J. G. S. Holmes's b g Moneymaker, by Rothschild —Cocoanut, aged .. .. 9 F. H. Robson's b hj Mintson, by Papanui —Mint, aged 9 The following acceptances have been received : SPRING HANDICAP (in saddle), of 250 sovs; for unhoppled trotters; class 4.2. One mile and five furlongs. Lord Roanchild scr sec. sec. Grattan Abbey .. >.t Ralnamoan .. 3 Miss Lorna .. .. 9 Treasure Seeker . 5 To-night .. ..10 Mushroom .. .. 5 Succory .. ..10 Ben Bell .. .. G Jessie's Dream .. 10 Chub 7 Pieter Te Kuiti .. .. 7 Timmcrman 10 Colonel Havelock 7 Rita Rose .. .. 10 Miss Salisbury .. 8 Dragoon Junior .. 10 Marvin Junior .. 8 Lovebird .. .. 10 EMPIRE HANDICAP (saddle), of 250 sovs; class 4.48. Two miles. Granger .. .. scr Rlue Chimes .. 8 Schnapps .. .. 5 Lady Wayward .. 8 Silver Nut .. .. 5 Will o' the Wisp 8 Dillon Eddy .. 6 Onimet 8 Mahinga .. ~ G Irvingwood .. 9 The Whip .. .. 8 Gallon 9 RICCARTON HANDICAP (in harness), or 400 sovs; class 3.44. One mile and five furlongs. Admiral Wood .. 2 Nancy Stair .. 7 Tommy C 4 Hectornta .. .. 7 Cora Dillon .. .. 5 Dean Dillon .. 8 Huon Patch .. G Bundura .. .. 8 Cello Sydney Star Queen .. .. 9 Wilkes.. 7 Rorke's Drift .. 9 Hannah M 7 Captain Stanley .. 9 MIDDLETON HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs; for unhoppled trotters; class 4.48. Two miles. Reta Peter .. .. scr Imperial Crown .. 7 Nelson Bingen .. 3 Electrocute .. 7 Red Heather .. 3 Paul Huon .. .. 9 Whisht .. .. 4 Lady Patricia .. 10 King Capitalist .. 4 Win All .. ..10 Olive I, 6 Beeswing ~ ..11 Gay Wilkes .. .. 7 VICTORIA HANDICAP (in harness), of 400 sovs; class 4.41. Two miles. Sympathy .. scr Brown's Nugget .. 2 Capriccio .. .. scr Gleaming .. .. 3 Jack Arr'ah .. .. 1 Sir Fulham .. .. 3 Norah Creina .. 1 Dandy Chimes .. 4 Reta Peter .. .. 1 George Hard .. 4 ST. ALBANS HANDICAP (in saddle), of 250 sovs; class 2.18. One mile. Cora Dillon .. scr Proud Spring . ,*4 Ariadne .. .. 2 King Karri .. .. 4 Lord Dillon .. .. 2 All Bell .... 5 Captain Stanley . 3 Bird wood .. .. 5 I rank Traeey .. 3 Pleasant Mount .. 5 Xavier 4 HAGLEY HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs; class 2.50. One mile and n-quarter. Admiral Wood .. 2 Rorke's Drift .. G Chid 4 Bundoiig .. .. G Sungod .. .. 4 Pax 7 Sashwood .. ~ 4 Capriccio .. .. 7 Vice-Admiral .. 5 I'itaroa .. .. 7 Tamarisk .. .. G Mako Mako .. .. 7