TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 19, 10 November 1909, Page 13

TURF GOSSIP

(By

WHALEBONE.)

FIXTURES. Nov. 6,8, 10, 13 — C.J.C. Spring Nov. 6,9, and 13 — Auckland Racing Club’s Spring Nov. 9 — Waverley-Waitotara R.C. Annual Nov. 9 and 10 — Winton J.C. Annual Nov. 9 and 10 — Turatahi-Carterton R.C. Annual Nov. 17 and 18 — Dannevirke R.C. Spring Nov. 17 and 18 — Tuapeka County J.CAnnual Nov. 17 and 20 - Otahuhu T.C. Spring Nov. 27, Dec. 1 — Takapuna J.C. Spring Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 — Feilding J.C. Spring Dec. 8 and 9 — Woodville District J.\. Summer Dec. 23, 27, and 28 — Manawatu R.C. Summer Dec. 27, 30, Jan. 1 and 3 — Auckland Rao iug Club’s Summer Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 — Greymouth J.C.’fl Summer ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. HUNTLY.—No. Sir Prize has not won at Takapuna. John. — I know of no horse which will carry the colours mentioned Penates is by Ruenalf. Racing at RI ecarton and Ellerslie to-day. The pony Nora Soult has been purchased by AV. J. Bowden, trainer of Mahinga. It is stated that the A.R.C. Committee refused to grant a license to a prominent local penciller. The following foalings are announced : — Amorelle, filly to Monoform; Bad News, colt to Wairiki. The San Fran mare Maiy Ann is now an inmate of S. Lindsay’s stable at Kohimar<> ma. F. Cress, the Southern lightweight, will ride Mr E. J. Watts’ horses in their A.R.C. spring engagements. The Taranaki Jockey Club have recently expended £l4OO in inipi ovements to their course and surroundings. Mr. J. Muir advises me that Folly has foaled a colt to Soult. The yearling colt by the same sire has been added to the list. Owing to the changeable weather of late, a number of horses are coughing at Ellerslie. A few cases of influenza are also reported. Ossian, which was backed to win upwards of £60,000 in a Melbourne Cup a few .years ago. is still in work, though aow in his twelfth year. The Otahuhu Trotting Club have received splendid acceptances for the opening day of their Spring Meeting, which takes place on November 17. The Seaton Delava 1 horse Osgodby, which has been off the scene for over twelve months, has resumed work again at Ellerslie. lie is still under the charge or c. Coleman. The Takapuna Jockey Club have no reason to complain of the support accorded the programme of their Spring • Meeting by horse-owners, and there is plenty of material for a record gathering. According to Southern exchanges, the Auckland colt King Soult has been sufleJ‘lng from a swelling in the throat, which has been reduced considerably. Jt was thought that the colt would have to forfeit his engagements at the meeting, bur he is on the improve and will probably be able to face the starter. Sunburn, which won the Stepniak Stakes at the Oamaru meeting, is bird on somewhat similar Unes to Noctuiform. His display in that event gained him many friends for the C.J.C. Welcome Stakes. An anonymous correspondent writes complain rug of an alleged evil which prevails at Ellerslie. If iny correspondent forwards bis name, I will be pleased to semi his communication on to the A.R.C. authorities. Tenders for the outside and inside booths, catering, refreshment stalls, and gates for the Takapuna Jockey Club’s meetings during the coming season. close with the secretary, Mr R. Wynyard, on Wednesday next, the 10th inst., at noon. The Caulfield Cup dead-heater Aborigine will not run again in Australia. He is to bo turned out at Bacchus Marsh for a three months’ spell prior to being sent, to India. Mr R. <». Baldoek has purchas*d, on behalf of Mr Gordondhas Khatau. (owner of Aborigine) the four-year-old colt MouobeL

The privilege of free railway carriage of V.R.C. members to and from Flemington on race days has been withdrawn by the Railway Department. Hitherto this has been done free, but £4OO per annum has now been demanded. The V.R.C. committee did not feel justified in calling on the general funds of the club for this amount.

Although no official intimation was given to the Press, it transpires that Mr. F. Earl has resigned his position as steward of the Auckland Racing Club, and the vacancy has been filled by the appointment of Mr. A. Gordon.

A. Patterson. Kiwi-rd., Dev on port, writes: — 1 see by your paper of the 13th inst., the late 11. Priest had the credit of riding the mare Dollar when she won the Flying Stakes at Avondale. This is not correct, for I rode her myself, and won the race. Mr F. G. Whiting, of Sum-mer-st., Ponsonby, was the gentleman who paid me for the mount, and he can be referred to. [The Official Calendar gives H. Priest as the rider of Dollar in the race mentioned. — Sporting Ed.]

Evidently they have trouble with bookmakers in England, for at the Devon. Totnes, and Bridgetown Steeplechase Meetings, a large crowd of bookmakers in the ring objected to occupying that portion allotted them on the ground that it was inadequate. They took up other positions, but a force of police removed them, creating a scene, and the result was that they declined to take any bets on the first race. Subsequently other positions were allotted to them and the difficulty was overcome.

The victory of Prince Foote in the Melbourne Cup in time just half a second outside the record stamps the son of Sir Foote as an exceptionally good colt. Prince Foote, as a two-year-old, won the A.J.C. Sires Produce Stakes, and in five starts this season has won the Chelmsford Stakes, A. J.C. Derby, V.R.C. Derby, and Melbourne Cup. while he ran second in the Caulfield Guineas to Malt King, and it was generally admitted he was unlucky to lose the last-mentioned race. With 7.8 in the saddle Prince Foote had 21b over his weight for age. but this is not the heaviest weight carried to victory by a three-year-old. Newhaven winning in 1896 with 7.13 in the saddle. Prince Foote now takes rank with Poseidon. Merriwee, Newhaven, Martini Henry, Grand Flaneur, Chester, and Briseis as the dual Derby -and Cup winner. Alawa, which ran second, was a great three-year-old. but failed in the Cup after winning the Derby. This year he has improved with every gallop, scoring his first win in the V.A.T.C. Eclipse Stakes in record time for the track, following it up with a success in the Melbourne Stakes on Saturday last. His preparation gave his ■trainer a lot of anxiety, and for some time he had to be indulged in swimming exercise. Aberdeen, which ran third, has not been a great performer in the past, and it is only during the last few months he has shown anything like a glimpse of form.

This year’s Caulfield Cup. which resulted in a dead heat between Aborigine and Blue Book, was one of the greatest races ever se'en in Australia. Some idea of the excitement and interest which the contest occasioned may be gathered from the following comment, from the pen of “Javelin,” of the Melbourne “Leader” : —Gloria in excelsis, Mr. R. Kelly. Maitland! I little thought, when I recently pointed out that success of the big revenue producing races depended on the single-handed work of the weight adjuster, that within a fortnight- the V.A.T.C, handicapper would succeed in producing the greatest contest that has ever been witnessed in Australia —but he did. Numbers of old stagers who have seen all that has been worth seeing at the game, witnessed the race for rhe Caulfield Cup. and each one of them to whom I have spoken declared unreservedly that he had never seen anything to compare with it. To produce the first dead heat on record for the event was, in itself, of course, a triumph, but it was nothing compared with the way in which a score or more of horses were put together. Half a mile from home anyone of twenty had a chance; at the distance at least fifteen of them were still battling, and not without reasonable hope of success, and it surely must have tested even the well tried nerves and level head of Mr. Norman Wilson to see within fifty yards of Hie post a dozen horses galloping dead level, and each with a chance of winning. Yes! By Jove! The handicap for this year’s Cauifleld Cup smashed all the past weight adjusting triumphs to smithereens, and ought to be printed in letters and figures of gold. * * *

A MAGNIFICENT LEAP. i To Snorting Editor.) Ngaruawahia, November 4,1909. Sir, —I wish to call your attention to a magnificent leap made by Mawhiti on the Ngaruawahia Racecourse to day, the 4th inst. 1 had the pleasure

of going out early this morning in company with the owner, the Hon. A. Eketone. and trainer (Mr. F. Tonge), and his jockey (Ackroyd). Mr. Tonge gave the lad orders to ride the horse once round the course, and put him over the hurdle 3ft Gin, opposite the grandstand, at the finish. As Mawhiti took the leap. I exclaimed to Mr. Tonge, “Great Heavens, what a jump!” I might say we were right alongside when it took place, and the track being soft, we naturally had no trouble whatever to trace his jump from his leap to where he landed, being fortytwo feet eleven inches (42ft Ilin), which, I think, constitutes a record. I measured this wonderful leap with a 4ft Bin fencing batten, going over it In fact three times so as not to make a mistake, and in the presence of Mr. Tonge and his jockey. Mawhiti took the leap twenty-eight feet fromi the hurdle, cleared in magnificent style, and landed fourteen feet elevon inches the other side, and when pulled up he was minus a shoe, which we soon found all out of shape. The above Is abso lutely true in evey respect, and trust this piece of sporting news will be interesting to you and many others. —Yours, etc., 11. C. M. CORNWALL, Waingaro.

TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH CHRISTCHURCH, Friday. Perle d’Or, the high-priced sister to Golden Slipper, has gone amiss; hence the withdrawal from all engagements, at the Canterbury Jockey Club s meeting. Sweet Angelus has improved out of all knowledge since she raced at the Grand National meeting. The two-year-old Countermine, having again developed lameness, has been thrown out of active work, and will be treated to a respite. The Geraldine Racing Club is holding an inquiry into a case of suspicious practice, which is alleged to have occurred on the opening day of its recent spring meeting. Acceptances received on Wednesday evening for the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting are well up to the average, and should provide some interesting racing. Only three dropped but of the big harness race, while in two of the races, the Middleton Handicap and An Revoir Handicap, there were no withdrawals. Prior to Bobrikoff’s sensational gallop at Riccarton on Thursday morning, the best time recorded in Australasia for a mile and a-half was 2.32 ft. This was credited jointly to Noctuiform and Maniopoto, both New Zealand horses. The former put up the time when he won the A.J.C. Derby in September, 1905. and the latter enun fled it in winning the Metropolitan Handicap at the same meeting. Bobrikoff had a very light boy on his back, and* had a flying’ start, while Noctuiform and Maniapoto carried 8.10 and 8.0 respectively.

OTAHUHU ACCEPTANCES. The following is a list of acceptances received by the Otahuhu Trotting Club for the opening day’s racing of their spring meeting, which takes place on the 17th inst. :— Suburban Handicap, two miles.—Scotia scr., Woodbury ss. Yankee Doodle Bs, Viscount Bs, Robex 9s. All Night Ils, Ned Corbett 12s, Albert IT. 13s, John Harold 14s, Little Paul 17s. Kirikiriroa 19s, Olive 19s, Tableau 19s. Harold Huon 235, Rita W. 28s, Bert 30s. Trial Handicap. one mile. —Madam Melba scr. Wahwahtasee 3s, Defeat 3s, Pathfinder 3s. Maggie Car 3s. Harry Mace ss. Wild Marie ss, Lady Wilhelmina 6s, Dido 6s. Special Diamond 6s, Specimen Stone 6s. Althea 6s, Amy B. 6s, Grampian Bs, I’etronel 10s, Lady Wilmington 10s, VI Bron a 10s. Mikado 10s. Ladies' Bracelet, one mile and a-quar-ter. —V.S. scr. Royal Victor Is. Harold Huon 7s. Lady Park Bs, Rosie Wilkes 10s, Bert Ils, Daydawn 14s, Black Mire 15s, Bell Briar 15s. Nelson 16s. Albert Edward 17s, Lady Wilhelmina 17s, Lady Specialist 17s, St. Patrick 20s. Electric Handicap, one mile. —Mistle scr, Manderone 3s. Rosebud 3s. Irish Molly 9s. Taihoa 10s. Pukerlmu 10s, Manxman 10s. lago Ils. Lissie Bheg 11s. Ballot 11s, Bell Gray 12s. Forest Chimes 12s. Rosie Wilkes 13s, Madam Melba 13s, Donizetti 13s. Onehunga Handicap, one mile and flhalf. Lady Lilian scr. Maplewood 4. Conqueror 13s. Cavalier 15s. Mah Honey 17s, Receiver 18s. Queen Anne 225. Mangere Handicap, one mile and a-half. —Bell Gray scr. Huanui 2s, Phylistina 3s, Bert 3s. Royal Albert 6s. Good Friday 6s, Bell Briar 7s, Flora Mac 9s, Floranz 10s, Ina ha 15s. • Trotting Handicap, one mile and a-half. — Black Diamond 3s. Colenso 7s. Royal Albert 9s. Haldane 10s. Nelson 12s. Albert Edward 13s. Floranz 13s. Mikado IRs. Tramway Handicap, about four furlongs.—Mahinga 11.0, Mighty Atom 9.0. Carmania 8.8. Frontino 8.3. Miss Stella 7.9, Nora Soult 7.8. Maika 7.8, Orange and Blue 7.6. Te Wairo 7.0.

C.J.C. MEETING. CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s spring meeting was opened here to day. The prospects this morning were for a briPiantly fine day. but the weather changed at noon, and a heavy thunderstorm broke over the city", fain falling heavily. There is an exceptionally largo crowd of visitors, the influx by train Inst evening taxing the a va Hable nccomni'oda t lon. The rain ceased before the Welter, and the weather was then bright and fine. Results sir** as follow:— Spring Hurdles of 25Osovs. two miles. - Blaney, 10.4, 1; Xavier, 10.1, 2; Southern

( posh, 10.3, 3. All started. Stanev was in front all the way. and after a punching fiui>b, wva by two leugUw, wkh Southern CrosK four lengths away. Whatakura fell. Time, 3.46. Maiden Plate of ttOOsovs, 1 mile. Tasknraster, 7.7. 1; Tawhaki. 7.7, 2; Risiori, 7.1. 3. AU ran. Won easily by four lengths. Time, 1.43. NEW ZEALAND CUP, of 2000sova. Two miles. F. THley’s b f Uidy Lucy, 4yrs, 7.11 (iiM-. 5 lbs penalty) j A. Jackson b<• Roosevelt, 4yrs, 7.9*'. ” . 2 A. and W. Robertsons ch’g Sir Prise. 6yi>, 7.9 3 Also started: AU Red, Bobrikoff. Husbandman, Downfall, Boltin, Prim, Sandstream, Grand Slam, Fi< Id Gun. Tikitere, Ixiwu Rose, Merrivouia. Bouiade. At the stand Bobrikoff was leading Merrlvonia, Sundfstrenm, and Downfall, but at Cults’ Merrivouia ran to the front from Bobrikoff. Downfall, and Saudstream. At the six furlongs post, the same three were in front, with AU Red, Field Gun, and Roosevelt next; then came Lawn Rose and Sir Prize. Half a mile from home, Bobrikoff was beaten. The field closed up on entering the straight, when Downfall was still in front, and in a great race home Lady Lucy shot past him, and withstood successive challenges, winning by a length and a half: a ne<k between second and third. Field Gun was fourth, and Dvwuiail fifth. i'iine. 3.2© 3-5. Riocarton Welter of 300sovs. 1 mile — Kilwinning. 9.4. 1: King Post, 9.3. 2: Miss Miiechief, 9.8, 3. Scratched: Fasnakyle. Kilwinning was quickest away, and was never headed, winning by a length and a half, a length between second and third. Time, 1.43 2-5. Welcome Stakes of lOOOsovs. 4 furlongflu —-Danube, 8.5, 1; Madame Madcap, 8.0, 2; Koiwuoor. 8.5. 3. Ali started. «»u by a bend. War Song fell. Time. 48 45. Ladies* Purse of 130sovs, 1 mile.— Montreal, 10.8. 1; Inchbonny. 10.11. 2; Farley Grove, 10.8, 3. All started. Won by a length, eight lengths between second and third. Time, 1.46 3-5. Stewards’ Handicap of 125050v5.. six furlongs.—Gold Lace. 8.4. 1; Penates, 9.4, 2; Truganini. 6.10. 3. AH started. A bad accident o<-»-urred during the running of rhe race, North-east falling over the raids entering the straight. bringing down Sweet Angelus and Day beam. The latter broke a leg and had to be shot. The riders, it in thought, escaped with severe shakings. Shorts’ Handicap’ of 150sovs., five furlongs.—'Hie Seer, 7.7. 1; Cerise and Blue, 7.7, 2; Pronun, 7.7, 3.

TAUMARUNUI RACES. The following acceptances have been receives! for the Taumarunui races;— Manunul Hurdles, 1$ inile.-r-Mawhiti Laminator 10.2, Darkness 9.7. Arahura 9.6, Calm 9.2, D-anthonia 9.2, Hauiaturu 9.0, Rangiuru 9.0. Maiden Handicap, seven furlongs.—Montpelier 8.12, Roimin'tie 8.9, Golden Gem 8.5, Report 8.3 e Maungatete 8.3, Calm 8.*2, Darkness 8.0. Master Ben 8.0, Lowgarth 7.13, Miss Grizzle 7.12. Taipori 7.10, Wairangf 7.10. Miss Night 7.10. Taumarunui Cup. 1$ mile.—Hiro 9.(\ Liberty 8.12. Fraulein 8.4, Frontino 8.4, Montpelier 7.10. Lirmlnator 7.9, Dainty 7.9, Alicia 7.4. Golden Gem 7.2, Recoil 6.12, Penfold 6.10. Cudweed 6.10. Rangaroa Hark Welter, one mile. Frontino 9.7, Bowman 9.2. Montpelier 8.12> Laminator 8.12, Romantic 8.10. Alicia 8.7, Arahura 8.6. Report 8.3. Blackguard 8.3, Master Ben 8.2, Danthonia R.O. Miss Grizzle 8.0, Wairangi 8.0. Taipori 8.0, Rangiuru 8.0. Mata puna Handicap, six furlongs.—Hiro 9.2, Frontino 8.9, Fraulein 8.6. Positive 8.2, Dainty 8.0, Montpelier 7.12, Romantic 7 JO, Golden Gem 7.6. Darkness 7.3. Report 7.2, Low-garth 7.*2, Maungatete 7.0, Recoil 7.0, Miss Night 7.0, Cudweed 7.0.

TARATAHI-CARTERTON MEETING. M A STERTO N, Wed nesday. The following acceptances have been received for the 'Diratahi Carterton meeting:--Tararua Hark Hurdles, one mile and ahalf.—Silken Rein 11.9, Kelso 10.6, Diplomatic 10.5, Lucretius 9.0. Belvedere Hack Handicap, six furlongs.— War lock 9.0. Splash 8.10. Swallow 8.0, No Trumps 7.1*2. Mrrrie Land 7.10, Twinkle 7.7, Undecided 7.6. Kii'tie Lass 7.6, Sea Queen 7.5, Leahora 7.2, Wheturangi 7.0, Happy New Year 7.0. Railway Handicap, six furlongs. Long-

•er 9.0, Tnei 8.8, Full Rate 8.8, Mon Amt T.l, Sunbonnet 7.10, Aboriginal 7.9, Expan•ion 7.8, I’urakau 7.7, Toatuhi 7.3, Investment 6.12, Wai wareware 6.10. Wairarupa County Cup, one mile and aquarter.—Sir Frisco 9.5, Iranui 8.9, Moloch 8.2, San Fernando 7.4, Equitas 6.13, Mataari <9. King Edward Hack Handicap, one mile.— Cold Bird 8.12, Kquitas 8.9, Captain Bell 8.8, llitarian 8.7, Miscast 8.5, First Consul 8.3, Aw*alia 8.2, Rose lieraid 7.3, Pukewai 7.<X Gladstone Hack Welter, seven furlongs.— Gold Bird 9.12,* Captain Bell 9.8, Hilarian 9.7, Knight Commander 9.4, Buoyant 9.3, Rawhftu 8.10, Overrate 8.9. Hiwera 8.8, Bertoia 8.5, Black Pearl 8.0, Epsom Downs 8.0, Papa 8.0, Traylock 8.0. Guineas, seven furlongs.—Foreshot, Fid, .Vite. Nisch, Muertalnia, Composed, Scapuki. Maiden Hack Scurry, five furlongs (entries. » —Subdue, Nisch. Muertalnia, Wheturangi, Happy New Year, Benin, Shimuse, Campaign, Traylock, Lady Shannon, Captain Kimniorlan. Te I’tuatu, Mystical, Scapuki. Trial Plate, six furlongs (entries). —•Subdue, Fili, Happy New Year, Hiwera, Benin, Shimose, Campaign, Lady Shannon, Klinmerian, Bercola, Te Utuatu, Mystical. Scapuki.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. THE V.ILC. SPRING MEETING. “* MELBOURNE. November 2. Magnificent weather was experienced today, and there was an enormous attendance at the Melbourne Cup, the racecourse presenting a dazzling picture, scintillating <aily in the sunlight. A vast number of inter-State and country Visitors poured into Melbourne yesterday and to-day, and all the accommodation in the city was taxed to its utmost. A terrific •train was put on the railway rolling stock to convey the huge crowd, and ail roads leading to Flemington were seething with traffic. The Victoria Racing Club committee entertained a distinguished company at luncheon, including the Governor-General (Ix>rd Dudley) and Lady Dudley, Sir T. Gibson Carmichael (Governor of Victoria) .nd Lady Carmichael, Lord Chelmsford (Governor of New South Wales) and Lady < helmsford. and Sir Henry Barron (Governor of lasmania). Au interesting feature in connection with the gubernatorial equipage vras the presence of Revenue, a former Cup-winner. By the time the Cup was run the sight e onlo , okers w ho thronged Footscray Hili must have been a magnificent one. ! he st “ n d an< i hill the people were tightly wedged, forming a mass of variegated colours, while ou the flat the crowd appeared like a swarm of bees. It is estimated that the attendance was the largest on record. 'There was intense excitement over th 6 bis event, public opinion being divided in favour of Prince Foote, Aiawa, and Trafalgar. It was a beautiful race. Mcl.aihlan, on the Kerby- winner, watching his opportunity, sailed home amid tremendous cheering, having won iu time equal to the best tup records. Jockey McLachlan rude 1 rmce Foote for the first time, and describes him as the gamest horse he ever rode. The New Zealander Ngauruhoe made a Washing win in the Railway Handicap coming away at the half-distance in clinking style. Ngaurnhoe was not much fancied by the public. THE CUP HURDLE RACE of SOOsovs. ■ ■ , I’bree Miles. JMr. J. F. Kirby's br g King’s Random, oyi’-s, by Penance—Bandit Queen, 9.13 1 Mr. 11. A. Annytages ch g Corntax. if I-/ ' l ll ° llarTester —‘Shamrock, Messrs. Stock Bros.' br h Last (>yrs, by Mistake—Maori Lass, 11.12.. * Mi D J. Price’s br g Bribery, aged bv Malvolio—The Gift. 12.13 . ..... .... * King's Ransom won by a length and threequarters. Time, 5.49 J. THE RAILWAY HANDICAP of SOOaovs. Six furlongs. Mr. W. 11. Keith's br g Ngauruboe, syrs, by Phaeton—Vapour, 7.3 1 Mr. ('. Jeffries b li Parsee, ’ 4yrs’ ’ by Metal—Pona, 9.10 2 Mr. J. 1.. Currie s b c Captain White, 3yrs, by Flavus—Chutney, 8.3 3 Twenty-four horses started. won by two lengths. Time, THE NURSERY ILkNDICAP of 300sovs. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs and a-half Mi. F. Merton’s b f Roseen, by Malster—■Princess Ena. 8.2 1 Mr J. Turnbull’s br f Teringa. by Pistol — Thora, 7.2 .....* 2 Hon. A. Wynne s efi f Nancy Stair, by Ayr Toddle—Cello, 6.11 3 Thirteen horses started. Roseen won by three lengths. Time, THE MELBOURNE CPP, a handicap sweepstakes of 30sdvs cadi. with 5000kovr ’ added, and a trophy value lOtkiovs; second horse to receive IdOOsovs and the third OOtaovs out of the stake. Two miles. Mr J. Baron’s h r Prince Foote. 3yrs, by Sir Foote—Petruarhka, 7.8 (W. H. Mr Ischia n) 1 M. Gordon’s b or br h Aiawa, 4yrs, by Malxter—Crossfire, 9.3-(R. Lewis) .... 2 Mr A. I-azanby's ch h Aberdeen, 4yrs. by Wallace—Searchlight, fi.p (Harmer) 3 Also ran Trafalgar, 9.1; Ix>rd Nolan, 9.J; Post Town. 8.10; Pendil, 8.10; Blue Book (In. 101 b penalty), 8.10; King's Cross. 8.3; The Shifter. 8.2; Nnshka. B.|; Kyadgerie, 9.0; Ungarie. 8.0; Artillerie. K.O; Kooringa, Xl3; Gaby. 7.9; Pharos. 7.9; Eric, 7.9; Flavel. 7.7; Knox, 7.5; Footpad (Inc. 71b pen.), 7.6; Carl Dour, 7 2: Didus. 7.1; Delaware, 6.13: Danilo. 6.13: Trelo Von nJ, 6.11; Myll. 6.7; Sir Edwin, 6.7. When heads were fairly hi a linn for Mme Prince Foote shot up, and the Derby

winner, finishing up his task like a racehorse. cut down the opposition, and, drawing away, wou handsomely by three lengths, amidst terrific cheering. Aiawa was a head iu advance of Aberdeen, and then followed Trafalgar, Flavel, N'ushka, and Danilo, finishing in that order Idyll was last. Time, 3.27 J. THE CUP STEEPLECHASE of 300SOVS. About two miles. Mr. Clive Leonard’s ch g Harvest, 6yrs, by The Harvester—Sybil, 10.1 1 Messrs. J. Hagan and N. T. Pitcairn's br g Findowrie, aged, 0.10 2 Mr. R. Morton's b g Comus, aged, by Dagobert—Torchlight mare, 0.3 3 Fifteen horses ran. Harvest won by a length and a-quarter. Time. 4.7 J THE YAN YEAN STAKES of 300SOVS. One mile. Mr. W. J. Kelso’s ch h Son of the Marsh (imp.). 6yrs, by Wild Fowler—Loo’s Pride, 8.0 j Mr. J. F. Kirby’s blk g Malmsey, 4yrs, by Malster—Lovelawn, 8.1 2 Mr. J. V. Smith’s ch m Mother Goose, 4yrs, by Wallace—Morisea, 7.13 3 Seventeen horses ran. Sou of the Marsh won by three lengths Time, 1.40 J. MELBOURNE, November 4. A continuance of the bright and pleasant weather which favoured the preceding days of the V.R.C. spring meeting was experienced to-day. and, though the off-day of the carnival, there was a large assemblage to witness the sport. It was u representative gathering, and included the Governor-General and Lady Dudley and several of the State Governors. The New Zealand-bred gelding Haeremai figured amongst the starters for the November Hurdle Race; but he performed poorly. The withdrawal of Aiawa and Prince Foote from the Linlithgow* Stakes deprived that event of a deal of interest. The New Zealand-bred Keriie, who was much fancied led at the start; but at the end of a furlong he suffered a bump, and as a consequence dropped back to last place. The son of Stepniak came again gamely: but Dhobi always had the best of it. and an -easy victory went down to the credit of the latter. The Carnival Handicap found Golden Slipper, Waipuna. and Seddon included in the field of contestants, but they all finished unplaced. The field for the Oaks resolved Itself into a triangular duel between Lady San, Byplay, and Vivacious, and the first-named scored an easy victory over her rivals. The following are the details of the racing:— THE NOVEMBER HURDLE RACE, a handicap sweepstakes of 3sovs each, with 300sovs added. Two miles. R. and R. W. Graham’s b g Vernier, byrs. by Straightfire—letters, 10.13 .. 1 ■Stock Bros.’ Last Mistake, 11.12 2 E. Manifold’s Coir, 10.7 3 Twelve horses ran. Vernier wou by a length. Time, 3.49 J. THE MIMOSA STAKES, a sweepstakes of - TOsovs each,’ with JOOsovs added. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. T. Hannan’s eh f Lager, by Malster— Egale j C. Richards’ Desert Hose 2 H. R. Denison’s Flamen 3 Nine horses run. Imager won by a length and a-half. Time, THE LINLITHGOW STAKES, a sweepstakes of .lOsovs each, with lOOOsovs added. Weigh t-for-age, with penalties and allowances. One mile. J. Lynch's b h Dhobi, 4yrs, by Ranfurly—Laundress 1 M. Ellis’ Keriie 2 W. Reid's Knox 3 Also ran: Pink 'Un, Parsee, lolaire, Motoa, Son of a Gun, Enchan'teur, Miudfui, I.ady Ruenalf. Dhobi shot out opposite the stand, and won by three lengths, three-quarters of a length separating second and third. Pink 'Un was fifth and Motoa sixth. Time, 1.41 J. THE CARNIVAL HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of lOsovs each, with GOtßovs added. One mile and a-quarter. J. Rowen’s ch h True Scot, 6yrs, by Wallace—Fides, 8.8 1 P. Nolan’s Britain 2 J. C. Roberts' Wiuteriga 3 Eleven horses started. True Scot won by half-a-length. 24 lengths between second ami third. Waipuna finished sixth, Seddon ninth, and Golden Slipper last. Time, 2.74. THE OAKS. STAKES, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with SOOsovs added; second horse to receive lOOsovs, and the third horse SOsovs out of the stake. For three-year-old fillies. 8.10. One mile and a-half. F. Merton's br f San, by San Francisco—lady Mostyn 1 W. and F. A. Moses' By-play 2 A. Skirviag’s Vivacious 3 Lady San came away in the straight, and won by a length from By-play. who was 10 lengths In front of Vivacious. Time, 2.37*. THE VETERAN STAKES, a handicap sweepstakes of ssovs each, with 3Wsovs added. One mile and a half. J. Turnbull’s b m Nnshka, 4yrs, by Orzil i —Kettledrum, 8.5 j K. Bradfield’s Woorooma, 7.3 2 I>. I. Watt’s Footpad, 7.1 3 Also starteil: Kooringn. Crofton, TreloVouni, Pendower, Didi, Mnemon, Idyll, Katanga. In the straight Nnshka took command, ami, in an exciting rare home, won by half-a-uei-k from Woorooma, who was a neek in advance of Footpad. Time, 2.3 GA. Idyll finished last.