Turf Records.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume VII, Issue 328, 5 November 1896, Page 12

Turf Records.

THE VICTORIAN RACING CLUB’S SPRING MEETING.

First Day—Saturday, October 31. The weather was threatening, but rain did not fall, and the attendance was quite up to that of last year. Results : — The Trial Stakes, a sweepstake of 5 sovs each with 200 sovs added; second horse 50 sovs from the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards that have never received 50 sovs of public money in any one race on the flat. Weight for age. One mile. Mr W. T. Jones’ ch h St. David, 4yrs, by Carlyon —Queen of Nations, 4yrs, 9.0, Gulnane ... .. ... ... ... ... f Mr J. McSweeney’s b c Reka, by Neckersgat —Lady Lovelace, 3yrs, 7.13, D. Cook ... f Mr S. N.,McArthur’s b m Canoona, by Gang Forward —Small Talk, 6yrs, 8.12, Ramage 3 Only three started. Betting —5 to 4 on Reka, 7 to 4 against Canoona, 7 to 1 St. David. Canoona finished three lengths away from the leading pair. Time, Imin 44sec. A protest was lodged against Reka on the ground of interference, and after investioation it was upheld and the stakes.awarded to SL David. The Melbourne Stakes, a sweepstake of 5 sovs each, with 250 sovs added; second horse 50sovs from the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Weight for age. One mile and a quarter. Mr J. Wilson’s b m Disfigured, by Malua— Progressive, aged, 8.13, R. Hoyte ... ' ... 1 Hon. W. A. Long’s ch g Hopscotch, by Grand Flaneur —Terara, 6yrs, 8.13, Hayes ... 2 Mr J. Rowen’s ch f Thunder Queen, by Thunj| derbolt —Queen Consort, 3yrs, 7.6, R. Lewis 3 Also started — Preston 9.4, Bloodshot 9.0, Marusa, 8.13, Tire 7.6, Princess of Wales 7.6. Betting —7 to 4 on Hopscotch, 8 to 1 against Bloodshot, Marusa, and Tire, 12 to 1 Disfigured. Bloodshot cut out the running to the straight, where he retired, and an exciting finish between Disfigured and Hopscotch ended in favour of the mare by a head. Time, 2min lOJsecs. The Hotham Handicap, a sweepstake of 5 sovs each, with 200 sovs added; second horse 50 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. Mr J. B. Pearson’s b m Mischief, by Commotion —Lady Teazle, syrs, C. Power ... 1 Mr J. B. Clark’s br c Le Var, by Lochiel— La Valette, 3yrs, Luckman ... ■ ... ... 2 Mr T. C. Bar-Smith’s b h Destiny, By Neckersgat —Hortense, 6yrs, Gardiner ... ... 3 Ten others starters. x Betting—4 to 1 against Le Var, 5 to 1 The Skipper, 8 to 1 The Merry Boy and Mischief, 10 to 1 Broken Hill and Rosella. Won by half a head. Time, 2min 38sec. The V.R.C. Derby, a sweepstake of 20 sovs each, with 750 sovs added; second horse 150 sovs, and third horse 75 sovs from the stake. Colts, 8.10 ; fillies, 8.5. One mile and a half. Mr W. T. Jones’ ch c Newhaven, by Newminster —Oceana, Gardiner ... 1

Mr W. R. Wilson’s b c Resolute, by Trenton —Umilta, Jas. Gough ... 2 Mr W. Bailey’s ch c Coil, by Abercorn— Copra, J. Hayes ... ... ... ... 3 Also started —The Officer, Charge, Eleusinian, Sabretache, Bundook. Betting—2 to 1 against Newhaven, 3to 1 Resolute, 5 to 1 The Officer, 7 to 1 Coil, 10 to .1 Charge, 16 to 1 Sabretache, 20 to 1 Eleusinian and Bundook. When the barrier went up the field jumped away in a line, but almost immediately Newhaven started off to make the pace, the representative of the St. Albans stable, Resolute, showing just clear of the others, while Charge (the A.J.C. Derby winner), was the last of the select bunch. The son of Newminster made the pace very sound throughout, and it was evident that the jockey’s instructions had been to make the race a true run one from start to finish. Steadily Newhaven increased his lead, and before the abbatoirs and scraping sheds were reached the boys behind were riding to keep their mounts within a reasonable distance of the fiying leader, who seemed to be revelling in his work. He swept into the straight with a commanding lead, and the issue was never in doubt, he finally winning by six lengths from Resolute, who was only half a length in front of Coil. The Officer was fourth, Eleusinian fifth, Charge sixth, Bundook seventh, and Sabretache eighth. Time, 2min 39|sec. The following is the winning table :—

The Maribyrnong Plate, a sweepstake of 25 sovs each, with 250 sovs added. Second horse 200 and the third lOOsovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Colts 8.10, fillies 8.5; geldings at time of running allowed 51b. Five furlongs Mr W. Bailey’s b c Keera, by Neckersgat— Hortense, J. Hayes ... ... ... ... 1 Mr J. Rowen’s b c Fleet Admiral, by Richmond —Footstep, J. Gough ... ... 2 Mr S. G. Cook’s b c The Hypnotist, by Trenton —The Charmer, Holmes ... ... ... 3 Eight others started. Betting —4 to 1 each Keera and Patriot, 7to 1 The Hypnotist, 12 to 1 the others. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, Imin 3secs. The Coburg Stakes, a handicap sweepstakes of ssovs each, with 200sovs added. Second horse 50sovs from the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile. Mr W. H. Davidson’s br h Ayrshire, by Dunlop—Hinnomungie, 4yrs, Redfearn ... 1 Mr T. Payten’s b g Paul Pry, by Lochiel— Busybody, 4yrs, McNamara ... ... 2 Mr J. Turnbull’s ch c Cohort, by Carbine— Fishwife, 3yrs, Lewis ... ... ... 3 Sixteen others ran. Betting—4 to 1 against Merman. 6to 1 Cohort, 7 to 1 Homespun, 8 to 1 Kallara and Mischief, 10 to 1 Veronica, 12 to 1 Ayrshire. Won by a head. Time, Imin 42|sec. Second Day—Tuesday, Nov. 3rd. The weather was beautiful, and there were more than 70,000 present. Results:— Hurdle Race, a handicap sweepstake of 5 sovs each, with 250 sovs added. Second horse to receive 50 sovs and the third horse 25 sovs from the stake. Three miles. Mr J. Marshall’s b g Merrigal, by Robert the Devil—Coquette, aged, Hendricks... ..; 1 Mr J. Robertson’s b g Tertius, by Rochester —-dam by The Hook. 6yrs, Left wick ... 2 Mr S. Miller’s b g Realgar, by Malua—Galena syrs, Robertson ... ... ... ... 3 Ten siarted. Betting—3 to 1 against Manazona. sto 1 Carlsruhe, 7 to 1 Galway, 8 to 1 Merrigal and Llena. Won by half a length. Time, smin 59sec. Railway Handicap, a sweepstake of 5 sovs each, "with 200 sovs added; second horse 50 soys from the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Six furlongs. Mr S. Hordern’s blk g Armenia, by Doubloon (Eng.)—Plevna, syrs, Cleal ... ... 1 Mr P. Moore’s b g Lieutenant, by Beauchamp —Spring Blossom, syrs, Delaney ... ... t Mr T. Payten’s b g Paul Pry, by Lochiel — Busybody, 4yrs, McNamara ... ... + Betting—s to 1 against Lieutenant, 6 to 1 Sunbury and Survivor, 10 to 1 Koran, Ayrshire, and The Don, 20 to 1 Armenia. Won by a length, dead heat for second place. Time, Imin 15|sec. Kohort stumbled in the straight and lost his rider, who fortunately escaped serious injury.

The Kensington Stakes, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 200 sovs added. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Mr W. Leonard’s b g The Elder (nil), by Neckersgat—Pamela, 6.5, Cook ... ... 1 Mr T. E. Barr-Smith’s b g St. Winnoch (nil), by Aldivalloeh —Haidee, 6.5, Cleal ... 2 Mr S. Griffith’s ch c Master Tom (nil), by Newmaster —Princess May, 6.10, Griffiths 3 Six started. Betting—7 to 4 on Key, 6 to 1 against Lochuanita, 7 to 1 The Elder. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 3Jsec. The Melbourne Cup, a handicap sweepstake of 25 sovs each, with 3,ooosovs added; second horse to receive 500 sovs, and third horse 250 sovs from the stake. Two miles. Messrs Jones and Cooper’s ch c Newhaven, by Newminster—Oceana, 3yrs, 7.13, Gardiner ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 Mr A. Harvey’s b h Bloodshot, by Maxim— Iris, 4yrs, 8.12, Power ... ... ... 2 Mr S. Hordern’s blk g The Skipper, by Robinson Crusoe — Lady Marden (imp.), 4yrs, 8.10 (inc. 101 b penalty), Delaney ... ... 3 Mr W. R. Wilson’s b c Resolute, by Trenton —Umilta, 3yrs, 6.12, Collins ... ... 4 Also started —Preston, 9.2; Disfigured, 8.12! Marusa, 8.8 ; Hopscotch, 9.0 (inc. 71b penalty) ; Devon. 8.7 ; The Merry Boy, 8.2 ; Dreamland, 8.2; Miraculum, 8.0; Broken Hill, 7.12; The Chevalier, 7.12; Coil, 7.11; Trentham, 7.9; Canoona, 7.9 ; Pivot, 7.9 ; Nada, 7.9 ; Duhallow, 7.4; Damien, 7.4; Tire, 7.1 ; Charge, 7.6 (inc. Derby penalty) ; Rosella, 6.10; Reka, 6.10. Betting—4 to 1 against Newhaven, 10 to 1 Marusa, Devon, and Resolute, 12 to 1 Disfigured, 14 to 1 Hopscotch and Broken Hill, 16 to 1 The Chevalier and Damien, 33 to 1 Bloodshot. There was but little delay at the post, and from the Press-stand it appeared as if The Chevalier, Dreamland, Broken Hill, and Preston were quickest on their legs, but it was not long before Damien showed in front, closely followed by The Chevalier and Dreamland. The favourite at this juncture shook off the clustered field and seemed intend in getting to the front as soon as possible. Even before the Judge’s box had been reached the first time, the brilliant son of Newminster was clear of the others, and it looked as if the Melbourne Cup race would be the Derby over again. Around the Saltwater River bend he led his field, galloping well within himself, by quite three lengths, and his supporters thus early shouted with exultation. The race, so far as the rest of the’field were concerned, had developed into a Newhaven chase. Canoona for a time led the others, and then Resolute (the hope of the St. Alban’s stable) tried to lessen the gap between him and Newhaven, and prominent among those behind Resolute as the back stretch to the bridge was traversed, were Dreamland, Canoona, Bloodshot, Preston, Duhallow, Devon, and Trentham. There was no change of importance as they passed the abbatoirs —a point of the race which has found out the weak spot of many a Cup candidate —and as the field swept past the scrapingsheds all eyes were on the leader. Although he had made the pace, and made it very severe, too, he faltered not, but striding on he had actually increased his three lengths lead to five, and it was plain that Resolute, Dreamland, Trentham, Bloodshot, Tire, The Skipper, and Damien, who were at the head of the main body, were at the mercy of the Derby winner. Once in the straight he never gave anything the semblance of a chance and finally won the Melbourne Cup of 1896 with greater ease than any Melbourne Cup has hitherto been won. Bloodshot, the New Zealander, finished second, six lengths behind Newhaven while The Skipper, who came pretty fast at the finish, was two lengths further away third, with Resolute, who had galloped a forlorn chance very gamely, close up fourth, then came Reka, Damien, Tire, Duhallow, Broken Hill, Disfigured, Devon, and Trentham. The last three to finish were Canoona, Hopscotch, and Miraculum. The time was 3min 28|sec. The following is the winning Table :—

The Nursery Handicap, a sweepstake of 5 sovs each, with 200 sovs added; second horse 50 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Mr S. G. Cook’s br c The Hypnotist, by Trenton—The Charmer, 8.8, Holmes ... ... 1 Mr J. Patterson’s ch c Hymettus, by Eiridspord—Busy Bee, 8.0, Moore ... ... 2 Mr J. Rowen’s b c Fleet Admiral, by Richmond —Footstep, 9.7, Sanders ... ... 3 Twelve started. Betting—2 to 1 against Keera, 5 to 1 Fleet Admiral, 6 to 1 The Hypnotist and Hymettus, Won by a length. Time, Imin Sfseo.

The Yan Yean Stakes, a handicap sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 200 sovs added; second horse 50 sovs from the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile. Mr W. R. Wilson’s eh h Merman, by Grand Flaneur—Seaweed, 4yrs, 9.4, Dawes .... ii 1 Mr E. Hutton’s b or br m Cinder Ellen, by Trenton —Cinderella, syrs, 8.8, Smith ... 2 Mr W. R. Wilson’s br g Pilatus, by Chester —Etna, 6yrs, 7.9, Morrison ... ... V; 3 Thirteen started. Betting—s to 2 against Man of Honour, 7 to 1 Merman and Homespun, 8 to 1 Cinder Ellen, Acton, and Pilatus. Won by half a head. Time, Imin 42sec.

V.R.C. Debby, 1} Mina. Colts, 8st 101b; Fillies, 8st 51b. Year Horse Pedigree Time 1860 Flying Colours Dolo—Sheil-na-Guira 8 2 1861 Camden . Conrad or Warh’wk-Calliope 2 53 1862 Barwon , Boiardo—Jeanette .;. 2 59 1863 Oriflamme . Boiardo—Tricolor ... 3 3 1864 Lantern Muscovado—Nightlight ... 2 58 1865 Angler ... Fisherman—Marchioness ... 2 51 1866 Seagull ... ■ ... . Fisherman—Omen 3 4 •1867 Fireworks Kelpie—Gaslight ... . ... 2 56 *1867 Fireworks Kelpie—Gaslight 2 53 1868 My Dream Fisherman-Nightlight ... 2 48 1869 Charon ... . Ferryman—Juliet 2 55 1870 Florence Boiardo—Rose of Denmark 3 0 1871 Miss Jessie Maribyrnong— Musidora ... 2 49 1872 Loup Garou ... Lord of Linne —Hebe 2 46 1873 Lapidist Fireworks-: Chrysolite 2 51 1874 Melbourne Panic—Myth 2 46} 1875 Robin Hood ... Fireworks—Sylvia 2 48 1876 Briseis Tim Whiffler—Musidora ... 2 43} 1877 Chester ... ... Yattendon—Lady Chester 2 43 1878 Wellington Panic—Frou Frou 2 47 1879 Suwarrow Snowden—Pbizgig 2 43 1880 Grand Flaneur Yattendon—First Lady ... 2 44 1881 Darebin The Peer —Lurline 2 41} 1882 Navigator Robinson Crusoe—Cocoanut 2 41} 1883 Martini-Henri .. Musket—Sylvia 2 39 1884 Rufus ... Kingof Ring-Princess Alice 2 41} 1885 Nordenfeldt Musket— Onyx 2 48} 1886 Trident Robinson Crusoe—Cocoanut 2 39 1887 Australian Peer Darebin—Stockdove 2 40 1888 Ensign Grandmaster—Formosa ... 2 45} 1889 Dreadnought ... Chester—Trafalgar 2 41 1890 The Admiral ... Richmond—Footstep 2 46} 1891 Strathmore Nordenfeldt—Ouida 2 41} 1892 Camoola Chester—Copra 2 42 1893 Carnage... Nord enfeldt—Mersey 2 39 1894 The Harvester... Sheet Anchor— Springtime 2 40} 1895 Wallace , Carbine—Melodius ... 2 46 1896 Newhaven Newminster—Oceana 2 39}

Melboueke Cup, 2 Miles. Year Horse Pedigree A. wt. Time 1861 Archer Wm. Tell-Maid of Oaks 5 9 7 3 52 1862 Archer Wm. Tell-Maid of Oaks 6 10 2 3 47 1863 Banker Boiardo—Jeanette ... 3 5 4 3 44 1864 Lantern. ... Muscovado—Nightlight 3 6 3 3 52 1865 Toryboy ... Woolaton—Fair Ellen a 7 0 3 44 1866 The Barb ... S. Hercules-Y. Gulnare 3 6 11* 3 43 1867 Tim Whiffl’r New Warrior-Cind’r’lla 5 8 11+ 3 39 1868 Glencoe ... Lord of Hills-Q.of Clubs 4 9 1+ 3 42 1869 Warrior ... N. Warrior—A. Laurie 6 8 10 3 40 1870 Nimblefoot Panic - Quickstep ... a 6 3+ 3 37 1871 The Pearl... New Warrior—Ida ... 5 7 3+ 3 39 1872 The Quack P. Wilkins—Quickstep 6 7 10+ 3 39 1873 Don J nan ... Lucifer —Levity ... 4 6 12 3 36 1874 Haricot Lady kirk—Saucepan... 4 6 7+ 3 37* 1875 Wollomai... Ace Clubs-FleurdeLis 6 7 8 3 38 1876 Briseis Tim Whiffler-Musidora 3 6 4 3 36i 1877 Chester Yattendon-Ly. Chester 3 6 12 3 33J 1878 Calami a ... Maribyrnong—Luna... 5 8 2 3 35f 1879 Darriwell ... TimWhiffier—Norna... 5 7 4 3 30| 1880 Gd. Flaneur Yattendon—First Lady 3 6 12 3 345 1881 Zulu Barbarian-Mdns-Blush 4 5 10+ 3 32J 1882 Assyrian ... Countryman—Tinfinder 5 7 13+ 3 40 1883 Martini-Hri. Musket—Sylvia ... 3 7 5t 3 30J 1884 Malua St. Albans—Edella ... 5 9 9 3 31| 1885 Sht. Anchor St. Albans—Qn. Mary a 7 11 3 29* 1S66 Arsenal Goldsbrough—Powder 4 7 5? 3 31 1S87 Dunlop Neckersgat—Etta ... 5 8 311 3 28J 1888 Mentor Swiveller—Nightmare 4 8 3 3 305 1889 Bravo Grand Flaneur-Orphan 6 8 7 3 32| 1890 Carbine Musket—Mersey ... 5 10 5 3 281 1891 Malvolio ... Malua—Madcap ... 4 8 4 3 29J 1892 Glenloth ... Glenmarkie —The Gem 5 7 13 3 36i 1893 Tarcoola ... Newminster—Imogene a 8 4 3 30| 1894 Patron Grand Flaneur —Olga 4 9 3 3 31 1895 Auraria ... Trenton—Aura 3 7 4 3 29 lb«6 Aewiiaven ... jn ewniiUHter —oetana 3 7 13 3 28J