MELBOURNE CUP.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20455, 7 November 1934, Page 12

MELBOURNE CUP.

New Zealand Horses Fail on Wet Track. PETER PAN WINS EASILY. United Pr«ss Assn. By Electric TeJegra ph—Copyright. MELBOURNE, November 6. Despite heavy rain, which set in prior to the first event, there was a huge attendance at the Melbourne Cup meeting. The Duke of Gloucester arrived before the second event and remained until after the Cup. To-day’s Cup weather was the worst since Glenloth won in 1892. The rain abated and the weather was fine during the Cup race. Peter Pan had a remarkable victory, as he won running away, three lengths clear of the second horse. He was the first horse to win two Melbourne Cups since Archer, who was successful in 1861 and 1862. His trainer, Frank M Grath, won previously with Prince Foote. His rider, Derby Munro, was fortunate to secure the mount. J. Pike had been engaged to ride Peter Pan until he was suspended and then J. Munro was engaged for the task, but had to leave for India recently. Sarcherie ran a game race. He was well placed throughout and fought it out stubbornly. Latrobe finished well, while Broad Arrow and Gippsland ran fair races. Nightly beat himself fighting for his head in the early stages of the race. Sir Simper an'd Theo were never dangerous. lolaus, Miramond and Spearfiash were scratched for the Cup. Duke’s Attendance Marred. A tropical rainstorm marred (he Duke’s attendance at the meeting and lie v-as unable to drive in the State carriage down the straight. He entered the stand unheralded under an umbrella. He took the keenest interest in the race and presented the cup to Peter Pan’s owner, stating that Peter Pan was a gallant horse and that he well deserved his second victory. The Duke congratulated the jockey on liis splendid judgment. Sectional Times. Melbourne Cup—First six furlongs, 1 min 24sec; first mile, Imin oOisee; succeeding four furlongs, 56Jsec; last four furlongs, ,533 sec. Badger stated that Sir Simper cut up badly. Bumburnie, a winner in his last three starts at Adelaide, had his fourth successive win in to-day’s hurdle event. The New Zealander, Our Comet, assisted with the pace-making, but knocked up. Sculpin just beat the fast finishing Call Bird in the High-weight Handicap. It was impossible to distinguish the runners until a furlong from the post. There was an exciting finish in the Mimosa Stakes, Lady Primrose winning in the last stride. Bimilla spoilt her chance by running about. This was the winner’s second success. She is one of Mr W. R. Ivemball's New Zea-land-bred team. Woodlace had a comfortable win in the steeplechase. Like the hurdle winner, he is owned and trained in Adelaide. He won the Grand National in July. Nellie’s Tip finished strongly in the first division of the Yan Yean Handicap. Takakua was last early, but finished fast. beat the fast finishing Epigram in the second division. Her trainer, J. Sing, and her owner, Mr A. Morris, were successful earlier in the day with Sculpin. The following are the results: CUP HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 500 sovs; second horse 100 so vs and third horse 50 sovs from the stake. Two miles. BUMBURNIE, Mr E. Buzzacott’s blk g, by Tullion—Wealthy Widow, aged. 9.7 (R. Eddy) 1 DRACONIC. Mr A. J. T. Clarke’s br g. by Doric—Dragon Fly, aged, 10.4 (R. Sweetnam > 2 OUR COMET, Mr T. J. Gaffney’s eh g, by Day Comet—Lady Hill, aged, 10.13 (D? Wraight) 3 Eight horses started. vVon by four lengths, with the third horse six lengths away. Hazward was fourth. Costa Rica fell. Time—Smin 42 J sec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of 750 sovs; second horse 150 sovs and third horse 75 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. SCULPIN, Mr A. Morris’s ch c, by Bullhead—Murnong, Syrs, 5.13 (J. O’Brien) 1 CALL BIRD. Mr D. J. Connell’s hr g. by Graculus—Miss Audria, aged. 10.0 (W. Cook) 2 PRESS GANG. Mr A. T. Craig’s b g, by The Night Patrol—Quillion, 6yrs, 10.5 (R. Heather) 3 Twenty-five horses started. Won by a neck, with the third horse three-quarters of a length away. Chenars was fourth. Time—lmin 16.? sec. MIMOSA STAKES, Of 750 sovs; second horse 150 so vs and third horse 75 sovs from the stake. For two-year-old fillies. Four furlongs and a half. LADY PRIMROSE, Mr W. R. Kemball’s b f, by Chief Ruler—Slackline, 9.1 (W. Cook) 1 THERESA GAMBA, Messrs H. Leek and H. Marshall’s b f, by Manfred—Rumex, 8.10 (A. Reed) . . 2 BIMILLA, Mr F. S. Austin’s b f, by Excitement—Coucal, 9.1 (H. Badger) 3 Thirteen horses started. Won by half a length, with the third horse three-quarters of a length away. Fair Diana was fourth. Time—sß3sec. CUP STEEPLECHASE, Of 750 sovs; second horse 150 sovs and third horse 75 sovs from the stake. About two miles and half a furlong. WOODLACE, Mr H. Butler’s b g, by Backwood—Straitlace, aged, 11.10 (A. Fullarton) 1

CALFLY, air H. Farmer’s b g, by Calais—Bay Butterfly, aged, 10.13 (R. Scanlon) 2 WINGING HOME, Mr H. Bird’s ch g, by Seabound—Shrapnel, aged, 9.10 (E. Meredith) 3 Won by four lengths, with the third horse two lengths and a half away. Xizally was fourth. Dremask, Mitten and Seudalong fell. Time—4min 17Jsec. M ELBOU RN E CUP, Of 1 0,000 sovs and trophy valued at 200 sovs; second horse 1 250 sovs and third horse 750 sovs from the stake. Two miles. PETER PAN. Mr R. R. Dan gar’s ch h, by Pantheon—Alwina, syrs, 9.10 (D. Munro) 1 SARCHERIE, Mr J. .1. Leahy’s ch m, by Archery—Sarkara, 4yrs, 7.2 (D. Lightfoot) 2 LATROBE, Mr G. L. Scott's blk g, by Simeon’s Fort—Saucy Sue, 4yrs, 6.1.0 (W. Cox) 3 Twenty-two horses started. Glads wood and Panto were the early leaders, but a mile from home Flail and Rogilla took charge from Nightly and Panto, with Peter Pan tenth, Limbohm eleventh and Sir Simper near the rear. Peter Pan, with a great run on the outside from the half-mile post, took charge at the entrance to the straight and won running away by three lengths, with a neck between second and third. Then came Broad Arrow. Gippsland. Hull Mark. Sylvandale and Flail, with Nightly and Sir Simper last. YAN YEAN HANDICAP, Of 750 sovs; second horse 150 sovs and third horse 75 sovs from the stake. One mile. First Division. NELLIE’S TIP, Mr W. Tindall’s b h, by Tippler—Nellie’s Choice, 4yrs. 7.0 (H. Olsen) 1 VARIANCE, Mr S. A. Rawdon’s br m, by Drake—Variuvn, 4yrs, 6.7 (R. ■ Carling) 2 TAKAKUA. Mr J. Jamieson’s b g. by Royal Divorce—Outlet, 6yrs, 7.11 (K. Voitre) 3 Eleven horses started. Won by a length and a quarter, with the third horse a. length away. Ruling Light was fourth. Time—lmin 48jst*c. Second Division. PERFUMERY, Mr A. Morris’s b m.. by Manfred—Golden Emblem, 4yrs, 6.12 (H. Olsen) 1 EPIGRAM, Mr J. M’Laughlin’s ch h. by Pombal—Episode, 4yrs, 8.3 (A. Reed) 2 PALM QUEEN, Mr W. R. Kemball’s br m, by Limond—Rose Queen, 4yrs, 6.10 (W. Stirling) 3 Ten horses startedWon by a neck, with the third horse two lengths away. Excelic was fourth. Time—lmin 46|sec. LATE RESULTS. Addington First Day. BICCARTON HANDICAP (In harness). Of 300 sovs; second horse 60 sovs and third horse 40 sovs, from the stake. Class 4.40. Two miles. 1— WILLOW WAVE, Mr W. M’Donald’s b g, by Waverley—Queen’s Drive, aged, 24yds bhd (O. E. Hooper) 1 2 REAL BURTON, Mr M. J. M’Tigue’s b m, by Real Guy— Reflection, syrs, scr (M. J. M’Tigue) 2 3 FERNBROOK LASS, Mr W. H. Roche’s b m, by Author Dillon— Locanda Queen, Syrs, 48yds bhd (J. J. Kennerley) 3 12 Admiral Wrack scr. 10 Margaret Chenault scr, 9 Prince. Author scr, 11 Hollybank 12yds bhd, 8 Royal Chenault 12yds, 6 Princess Thca 24yds coupled with Goldfield 48yds, 14 Bracken 36vds, 4 Elvo 36yds, 15 Jolly Wave 36yds, 5 Young .Frank 36yds, 13 Harold Denver 4Syds and 7 Fley Spec 4 Byds also started. VICTORIA HANDICAP fin harness). Of 400 sovs; second horse 100 sovs and third horse 50 sovs. from the stake. Class 4.35. Two miles. 1— WAR BUOY, Mrs E. K. Mauger’s br g. by Man o’ War—Little Kewpie, 4yrs, 12yds bhd (M. B. Edwards) l S—WILD GUY, Mr D. Rodgers’s b g, by Guy Parrish—Wildwood Junior mare, aged, 12yds bhd (G. Mouritz) 2 3—ENCOUNTER. Mr F. M’Kendrv’s blk m. by Man o’ War—Erin’s Isle. syrs, 12yds bhd (M. C. M’Tigue) 3 11 Linella 12yds bhd. 10 Manoeuvre 12yds. 4 Mountain Ore 12yds. 6 Queen Author 12yds, 5 Sure 12yds. 12 Arabond -4yds, 7 Gay Gordon 24yds, 0 Somerby 24yds and 2 Tempest 48yds also started. HAOIEY HANDICAP fin harness). Of 300 sovs; second horse CO sovs and third horse 40 sovs, from the stake. Class 2.44. Onq. mile and a quarter. 5 SIR GUY. Mr C. P. Cameron’s b h, by Real Guy—Princess Perfection, aged, scr (C. King) .... 1 2 BLUE MOUNTAIN, Mrs I. E. Sweetapple’s and Mr M. J. Moodabe’s gr g, by Blue Mountain King—Mother Machree, aged, 12yds bhd (L. A. Maidens) 2 6 GLEXROSSIE, Mr .J. McDonald’s b g, by Matchlight—Alice Dillon, aged, 36yds bhd (L. O. Thomas) 3 3 Pegaway scr, 1 Sunny Morn scr coupled with Satin King 24yds bhd, 4 Vesuvius scr, 8 Kingcraft 12yds bhd, 9 Wrackler 12yds and 7 Rollo 24yds also started. TROTTING FIXTURES. November 6,8, 9—N.Z.M.T.C. November 22, 24—Forbury Park T.C. Nov. 30, Dec. I—Winton J.C. December I—Northland T.C. December I—Ashburton C.R.C. December 1, 3—Nelson T.C. December S—New Brighton T.C. December B—Te Aroha T.C.

WHANGAREI RACES.

Prospects for Opening Day. (Special to the “Star.”! AUCKLAND, November 7. The Whangarei Racing Club will open at Whangarei to-morrow. Betting will be on the win and place system. The following may be fancied;— Spring Plate —Crooning, Lady Diana, Aubretia. Ilikurangi Hack Handicap—Monanui. Bonny Gay, Miss Lu. Hurdle Race—Neil, Archeen, Silver Division. Whangarei Cup—Monanui, Lord Yal, Whakapara. County Handicap—Titanetee, Royal Potoa, Gay Cockage. Kensington Handicap—Bellyrian, Crooning, Hawthorn. Manaia Handicap— British Columbia, Arch Ruler, Matorni. Parahaki Handicap Bonny Gay, Jalldy Karo, Lord Val. 12.15 p.m. SPRING HANDICAP, of 6 0 sovs; six furlongs—Aramis 8.0, Benighted 8.0, Friar Albertus 8.4, Gay Sol S.O. Impellant 8.0, Lap Up 8.0, Orfield 8.0, Acranna 7.9, Aubretia 7.9, Crooning 7.3, Express 7|i>, Kilonsoa 7.9, Lady Diana 7.9, Laudatory 7.9, Memmon 7.9, Royal Winton 7.9, l p.m. HIKURANGI HACK HANDICAP, of SO sovs; one mile—Monanui 9.5, Solomon 5.7, Bonny Gay 8.2, Princess Bede 7.4, Plawthorn 7.4. Solo Song 7.3, Miss Lu 7.1, Aubretia 7.0. 1.45 p.m. HUANUI HURDLER HANDICAP, of SO sovs; one mile and a half and 197 yards—Archeen 10.3, Neil 10.3. Diversion 10.1, Silver Division 9.13, Benighted 9.0, Blue Bonnet 9.0, Auburn Rose 9.0, Notamint 9.0, Tondaleyo 9.0. 2.30 p.m. CUP HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; one mile and a quarter—Gay Bronev’ 8.13, Lord Val 5.7. Desert Star 8.4, Wliakapara 8.0, Monanui 7.3, Maori Boy 7.2, Alloy 7.2, Ornamental 7.0. 3.10 p.m. COUNTY HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; six furlongs—Tea Chat 10.10, Gay Cockade 10.6, Archeen 10.3, Hoihoma 9 9 Royal Potoa 9.2, Titanette 8.5, Paper Dart 7*12 Jmpellant 7.0, Olivette 7.0, Blue Bonnet 7.0. 3.50 p.m. KENSINGTON HACK HANDICAP, of SO sovs; six furlongs—Solomon 9 0 Bellkyrian S.i, Sir Willonyx 713 Hawthorn 7.10, Princess Bede 7.10,' Crooning 7.9, Solo Song 7.9. Lord Willonyv 7 .7 Hoihoma 7.5, La FPnim'3 Xoir 7 5 l adv Diam 7.1, Friar Albertus 7.0, Memmoh 4.30 P.m. MANAIA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs* furlongs—British Columbia y.o! \\ hakapara S.O, Karangapai 7.10, Arcr Ruler 7.10, Solomon 7.6. Bellkyrian 7 n Lady Diana 7.0, Matorni 7.0. 5.10 p.m. PARAHAKI HANDICAP, of SO sovs; one mile—Lord Val 9.6, Karangipai 8.10, f a o? BonnJ r Gay s:o La<,y ' S B ° y S ' 7 ' A "° y TROTTING BOARD. Meeting of New Zealand Association. The Board of the New Zealand Trotting Association met last evening Present: Messrs J. 11. Williams (in the chair), J. R. M’Kenzie, S. W. Kelly, J. M. Samson, 11. W. Kitchingham, B. P. M’Carthy, J. B. Thomson and T. J. W. Buxton. It was left to the chairman to confer with the president of the Trotting Conference (Mr 11. F. Nicoll) in regard to suitable dates for a proposed conference of Australian and New Zealand trotting interests. June or July of next year was tentatively mentioned as being the most suitable’ time. The Auckland Trotting Club reported that its Judicial Committee had held an inquiry into the running of Gland ore, driven by A. M’Garry, in the Junction Handicap on October 22, and had fined M’Garrv £lO for careless driving. The action of the club was endorsed. The date of the next meeting was fixed for December 7. The executive reported having passed the following programmes: Forbury Park Trotting Club, November 22 and 24; Ashburton County Racing f lub (two trots), December 1; Central Otago A. and P. Association (three Wots), December 5: New Brighton 1 rotting Club, December S; Ilororata Racing Club (two trots), December 15; Ashburton Trotting Club, December 26; Gore Trotting Club, December 26: Hurunui Turf Club (two trots), December 26; St Bathans District Racing Club (three trots), December 26; Westport Trotting Club, December 26 and 27; Westland Racing Club (two trots). December 26 and 29; Cattle Flat Hack Races, December 29; Waikouaiti Racing Club (two trots), January )• Wyndham Racing Club (two trots), January 1: Canterbury Park Trotting Club, January 1 and 2; Greymouth Jockey Club (four trots), January 1 and 2; Oamaru Jockey Club (two trots), January 2; Southland Racing Club (four trots), January 2 and 3: Onewhero Athletic Club (two trots), January 13; Wairio Jockey Club (two trots), January 19.