Australian Racing.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume X, Issue 486, 16 November 1899, Page 15

Australian Racing.

THE V-R-C- SPRING MEETING.

MERRIWEE WINS THE CUP.

A GREAT RACE.

Second Day—Saturday, November 7.

For the second day of the V.R.C. meeting dreadful weather prevailed. Heavy, continuous rains from midday considerably interfered with the attendance. The New South Wales contingent marched to the course, amidst great enthusiasm, and the Governor’s party was present. Some portions of the lawn were submerged, and the stands crowded. The colors of the riders were indistinguishable, owing to the mud. The following are the results : —

Hurdle Race, a handicap sweepstake of 3 sovs each, with 300 sovs added ; second horse 60 sovs, and third horse 30 sovs from the stake. Three miles.

Mr A. Maple’s b g Bethnal, by Neckersgat— Maritima, syrs, 11.0, Daveney ... ... 1 Mr A. McCracken’s br g Loch Fad, aged, 10.10, Edge 2 Mr S. Womersley’s br g Mystery, aged, 11.7, Smith... ... ... ... ... ... 3 Fifteen horses started. Betting—3| to 1 against Waiters, 10 to 1 Bethnal. Won by two lengths and a half'. Time, 6min 4isec. The Railway Handicap, a sweepstake of 5 sovs each, 1 ft., with 200 sovs added; second horse 40 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. Mr Ike Foulsham’s b g Foret, by Splendor — Queen of the Forest, syrs, 7.1, Foalsham... 1 Mr J. N. McArthur’s ch h Alva, syrs, 8.4, Harris... ... ... ... ... ••• 2 Mr R. Windham’s b h Caledonia, 4yrs, 8,7, Kuhn... ... ... ... ... ... 3 Seventeen horses started. Betting—4 to 1 against Symmetry, 33 to 1 Foret.

The Nursery Handicap, a sweepstake of 5 sovs each, with 200 sovs added; second horse 40 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. Five furlongs.

Mr J. Rowan’s ch f Fides, by Mostyn— Fidelity, 7.9, Lewis ... ... ... ... 1 Mr R. B Ritchie’s b c Yalimba, 7.5, Ross ... 2 Mr S. G. Cook’s b f The Union Jack, 6.7, Hopwood ... ... ... ... ... 3 Eighteen horses started. Betting—3 to 1 against Polynesia, 6 to 1 Fides. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, Imin 6|sec.

The Melbourne Cup, a handicap sweepstake of 25 sovs each, with 3000 sovs and a trophy value 100 sovs added; second horse 500 sovs, and third horse 250 sovs from the stake. Two miles.

Mr H. Power’s br c Merriwee, by Bill of Portland (imp)—Etra Weenie, 3yrs, 7.6 (91b penalty), F. Turner ... ... ... 1 Mr F Foy’s b h Voyou. by Bendigo—Barley Water, 6yrs, 8.0, F. Kuhn ... ... ... 2 Mr T. Pay ten’s ch c Dewey, by Lochiel — Dona, 3yrs, 7.4 (inc. 101 b penalty), Kuhn 3 Other starters —Wait-a-Bit 8.12, Clarion 8.12, Le Var 8 11, Fleet Admiral 8.5, Cremona 8.3, Contrast 8.0, Gauleon 7.13, Flodden 7.12, Dirk Hammerhand 7.12, Blue Metal 7.11, Mora 7.10, War God 7.10, April Fool 7 8, Reviver 7.8, Scorn 7.6, Tremarden 7.6, La Carabine 7.6, Ballistite 7.4, Goodwil 7.3, Burrabari 7.0, Lancaster 7.0 (inc. 11b over), Sentinel 6.10, Gunga Din 6.11 (inc. lib over), Merry Pilgrim 6 9, Jackson 6.9 (inc. 21b over). Betting —7 to 1 against Wait-a-Bic and Merriwee, 8 to 1 Ballistite, 10 to 1 Mora and Dewey, 12 to 1 War God, 20 to ILa Carabine and Flodden, .33 to 1 Voyou. It was a great race all through. Coming into the home turn Cremona was in the lead, Gunga Din, Merriwee, Gauleon, Reviver, and Wait-a-Bit following in that order. Cremona led into the straight, but was done with below the distance, and Merriwee took the lead, winning, after a great finish, by a length, a length between Voyou and Dewey. War God was fourth, Le Var fifth, Ballistite sixth, with Fleet Admiral, April Fool, and Jackson last. Time, 3min 36|sec. The Victoria Steeplechase, a handicap sweepstake of 3 sovs each, with 250 sovs added; second horse 50 sovs, and third horse 25 sovs from the stake. About two miles.

Messrs J. and W. Lindsay’s rn g Vigil, by Lord Wilton—Fugitive, aged, 12.9, McNally 1 Mr T. Lamond’s b g Ranji, 6yrs, 10.10, Allan 2 Mr A. Clark’s ch m Orua, 6yrs, 9.7, Keegan 3 Twelve horses started. Betting —2 to 1 against Baltoro, 10 to 1 Vigil. Won by two lengths. Time, 4min The Yan Yean Stakes, a handicap sweepstak 0 of 5 sovs each, with 200 sovs added ; second horse 40 sovs, and the third horse 20 sovs from the stake. One mile. Mr J. H. Davis’ br c Tabilk, by Malvolio — Madge, 3yrs, 6.7, Ross ... ... ... 1 Hon. D. S. Wallace’s br m Model, 4yrs, 6.7, Diedrich ... ... .. ... ... 2 Mr W. R. Wilson’s b m Delusive, 4yrs, 6.9, Dunn... ... ... ... ... ... 3 Thirteen started. Betting—7 to 2 against Parthian and Gnullo, 10 to 1 Tabilk. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 46tsec. Third Day — Thursday, November 9. The weather was showery, but there was a large attendance. The going was heavy. The following are the results :—

The Second Hurdle Race, a handicap sweepstake of 2 sovs each, with 200 sovs added; second rorse 40 sovs, and horse 20 sovs from the stake. Two miles. Mr J. Hewton’s b g Fairlight, by Warloo — Kestrel, aged, 11.0, McGowan ... ... 1 Mr A. McCracken’s b g Loch Fad, aged, 10.13, Edge 2 Mr W. W. Fiddes’ ch g Nansen, 6yrs, 10.5, Wheeler ... ... ... ... ... 3 Seventeen started. Betting—3 to 1 Wedderin, 5 to 1 Loch Fad, 10 to 1 Fairlight. Won by three-quarters of a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 3min 54fsec. The Second Nursery Handicap, a sweepstake of 5 sovs each, with 200 sovs added; second horse 40 sovs and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. Mr W. Bailey’s br c Hautboy, by Haut Brion Meridian, 8.10, F. Kuhn ... ... ... 1 Mr T. Cumming’s blk c Clean Sweet, by Zalinski—Benzine, 7st, I. Kuhn ... ... 2 Mr W. H. Mate’s br o Tillemby, by Medallion—Muta, 7.6, Oleal ... ... ... 3 Twelve started. Betting —2 to 1 Tillemby, 5 to 1 Polyxena, 10 to 1 Hautboy. Won by three lengths, a length and a half between second third. Time, Imin 22sec. , The Flying Stakes, a sweepstake of 10 sovs each, with 300 sovs added,- second horse 60 sovs, and third horse 30 sovs from the stake. Weight-for-age. Seven furlongs. Mr W. Leonard’s br c Kenley, by Far Niente Saponite, 2yrs, 6.2, W. Ross ... ... 1 Mr E. H. Knight’s ch m Mora, syrs, 8.11, Parker ... ... ... ... ... 2 Mr L. A. Cooper’s br m Djin-Djin, syrs, 8.11, Barden ... ... ... ... ... 3 Other starters — Wait-a-Bit and Australian Star. Betting —6 to 2 against Australian Star, 4 to 1 Kenley, 9 to 2 Mora. Kenley led all the way, and won by a length and a half. Australian Star was last. Time, Imin 32jsec. The Carnival Handicap, a sweepstake of 10 sovs each, with 500 sovs added ,- second horse 100 sovs, and third horse 50 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Hon. W. A. Long’s b c Parthian, by Grand Flaneur —Archeress, 3yrs, 8.0, Yeomans ... 1 Mr W. R. Wilson’s br c Scorn, 3yrs, 7.10, W. Burns ... ... ... ... ... 2 Mr P. T. Heywood’s b g Benedict, aged, 7.3, W. Ross ... ... ... ... ■“ 3 Twelve star ted. Betting —4 to 1 Dirk Hammerhand, 5 to 1 Watercolor, 8 to 1 Fitzroy, 10 to 1 Parthian. Won by a length and a half, a length between second and thiro. Time, 2min 12|sec. The Oaks Stakes, a sweepstake of 10 sovs each, with 300 sovs added ; second horse 60 sovs, and third horse 40 sovs from the stake. For three-year-old fillies, 8.10. One mile and a half. Mr J. Wilson’s b f Nitre, by Off Color —Mitrailleuse, Wilson ... ... ... ... 1 Mr W. H. Mate’s brf Fulminate, by Gossoon —Percussion, Cleal ... ... ... ... 2 Mr R. Maurice’s ch f Ideal, by St. Leger — Bianca, Guinane ... ... ... ... 3 Other starters —Heiress, Isola, Tarloch, Sunny Mora, Condiment. Won by a short head, two lengths between second and third, lime, 2min 45£sec. The Veteran Stakes, a handicap sweepstake of 5 sovs each, with 200 sovs added ; second horse 40 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. For tour-year-olds and upwards. One mile and a half. Mr M. H. Devlin’s b h Ballistite, by Carbine —lnheritance, syrs, 7.12 ... ... ... 1 Mr J. Northern’s br h Flodden, syrs, 8.4, McGee ... ... ... 2 Mr F. Austin’s b h Lee-Metfcrd, 4yrs, 8.4, Moore... ... ... ... ... ... 3 Eleven started. Betting—2 to 1 against Ballistite, 4 to 1 Maecenas, 7 to 1 Flodden. Won by a nose. Time, 2min 41sec. Fourth Day — Saturday, November 11. The weather was fine, and there was a large attendance. Spring Stakes, a sweepstake of 10 sovs each, with 390 sovs added; second horse 60 sovs, and third horse 40 sovs from the stake. For three-year-olds. One mile and a quarter. Hon. W. A. Long’s b c Parthian, by Grand Flaneur—Archeress, 9.3 (inc. 71b penalty), Yeomans ... ... ... ... ... 1 Mr H. Power’s br or blk c Merriwee, 9.3 (inc. 71b penalty), Turner ... ... ... 2 Mr J. H. Davis’ br c Tabilk, 8.10, O’Brien... 3 Other starters —Tremarden, Scorn, Promontory. Betting—9 to 4on Merriwee, 6to 1 against Parthian. At the distance Merriwee came very fast, and cannoned Tremarden, losing a couple of lengths, which he could not make up, and Parthian won by a head. Tremarden’s shoulder was broken, atid he had to be destroyed. Time, 2min 14|sec. The Flemington Stakes, a handicap sweepstake of 5 sovs each, 1 ft., with 200 sovs added; second horse 40 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs from the st«ke. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Mr W. Bailey’s br c Hautboy, by Haut Brion —Meridian, 9.7, Kuhn ... ... ... 1 Mr J Wilson’s b or br g Merry Man, 7.9, Wilson • 2 Mr W. R. Wilson’s b c Headland, 7.8, Wickers ... ... ... ... ... 3 Fourteen started. Betting—2 to 1 against Auros, sto 1 Fides, 10 to 1 Hautboy. Won easily by three lengths, a short head between second third. Time, Imin 4sec.

The V.R.C. Handicap, a sweepstake of 10 sovs each, with 500 sovs added ; second horse 100 sovs, and third horse 50 sovs from the stake. One mile and three-quarters. Mr F. Foy’s b h Voyou, by Bendigo—Barley Water, 6yrs, 9.2, Callinan ... ... ... 1 Mr J. Northern’s br h Flodden, syrs, 8.11, Magee 2 Mr F. W. Alien’s b h Dirk Hammerhand, 4yrs, 8.0, Swan ... ... ... ••• 3 Thirteen started. Betting—4 to 1 against Lee-Metford, 5 to 1 Mora, 8 to 1 Voyou. Won easily by three lengths, half a head between second and third. Time, 3min 4sec. The Steeplechase, a handicap sweepstake of 5 sovs each, with 400 sovs added; second horse 80 sovs, and third horse 40 sovs from the stake. About three miles. Mr O. H. Kidman’s g h Snapshot, by Paris — Bullseye, 11.9, Driscoll 1 Messrs Humphrey and Jenkins’ blk or br g Euro, 6yrs, 11.1, McNally ... ... ••• 2 Mr S. Miller’s b g Whernside, aged, 13.2, Mooney ... ... ... ... ••• 3 Ten started. Betting —3 to 1 against Euro, 7to 2 Bush Lad, 9 to 2 Ranji, 7 to 1 Snapshot. Won easily by eight lengths.- Time, 6min 39|sec. The O. B. Fisher Plate, a sweepstake of 10 sovs each, with 300 sovs added ; second horse 60 sovs, and third horse 30 sovs from the stake. Weight-for-age. Two miles. Mr H. Power’s br or blk c Merriwee, by Bill of Portland —Etra Weenie, 3yrs, Turner ... 1 Mr T. Payten’s eh c Dewey, 3yrs, Kuhn ... 2 Messrs W. and C. Wilson’s b h Wait-a-Bit, 6yrs, Anwin ... ... ... ... 3 Other starters —Australian Star, Tabilk. Betting—s to 4 against Merriwee, 6 to 4 Dewey. Won. easily by a length and a half, after leading all the way. Time, 3min 49£sec. The Final Handicap, a sweepstake of 5 bovb each, with 200 sovs added; second horse 40 sovs, and third horse 20 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Mr F. Foy’s b h April Fool, by Crowberry—--2 Atropos, syrs, 7 13, Kuhn ... ... ... 1 Mr W. R. Wilson’s b m Delusive, 4yrs, Dunn 2 Mr H. Oxenham’s b m Alemene, syrs, McNamara ... ... ... ... ... 3 Sixteen started. Betting—4 to 1 against Fitzroy, 6to 1 April Fool and Delusive, 8 to 1 Thalingo. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min 9sec.

dam of those celebrities Brigadier, Tranter, St James, Crackshot, and Oscillator. This filly has the size and shape of her distinguished relatives. Lot 7. CHESTNUT FILLY, by Hotchkiss, dam St® Evelyn, by St Leger from Lady Evelyn, by imported Perkin Warbeck. This family have all been great two-year-olds. Lot 8. GREY COLT, by Castor, dam Vivandiere, by Musket, dam of those great winners The Dancer, Three. Star, and Tauhei. This colt is well grown and has a grand constitution. Lot 9. BAY COLT, by St. Leger, dam Cissy, by Musket from .Frailty, by Goldsbrough, and the dam of Altair, Daystar, Janet, and Sant Dario—all great stayers and good performers. Lot 10. BROWN FILLY, bv St. Leger, dam Hazel, by Nordenfeldt from Ouida, by Yattendon, and dam of the winners St Cyr, Hazelmere, and Hazelean (ajl winners), and own sister to the celebrated Strathmore, winner of the V.R.C. Derby and Champion Stakes. Lot 11. BROWN COLT, by Hotchkiss, dam Lady Evelyn, by Perkin Warbeck (imp.) from Pulchra, by Rosicrucian, from the celebrated Formosa. This colt has size arid is as perfect in conformation and action as can be. All this family have been early two-year-olds. lot 12. BROWN FILLY, by Castor, dam Bangle, by Musket from Locket (imp.), by Thunderbolt, and dam of Necklace, Thunderbolt, Necklet, and Medallion. This filly is own sister to those brilliant colts, Casket and Orion’s Belt. Lot 13. BAY COLT, by Hotchkiss, dam Lady Augusta, by St. Leger from Brown Alice, by Nordenfeldt from Ouida, by Yattendon. This is a first foal. He is a magnificent yearling, and the breeding of Hotchkiss and a daughter of St. Leger out of an own sister toStrathmore, should be exceptionally good as a racer and stayer. Lot 14. BAY COLT, by St. Leger, dam Janet, by Castor from Cissy, by Musket from Frailty, by Goldsbrough. Janet was tried to be a brilliant mare, but she met with an accident and never raced. She is own sister to Daystar and Altair, both good winners. Lot 15. CHESTNUT COLT, by St. Leger, dam Lady Cureton, by Goldsbrough from Mingera, by Yattendon from the Fly, by Fisherman from imported Machioness, by Melbourne, winner of the Oaks. This colt is half brother to 1 ord Cureton, now in training in Melbourne. Lot 16. BROWN FILLY, by Hotchkiss, dam Brown Alice, by Nordenfeldt from Ouida, by Yattendon, dam of Strathmore. This filly is half sister to Aleger, a fast filly now in training, and a winner at the A.R.C. Spring Meeting. Lot 17. BROWN COLT, by Hotchkiss, dam Frailty, by Goldsbrough, dam of Trenton, Niagara, Mary, Cissy, Zalinski, Havoc, and Lancaster, all exceptionally good winners. This colt is, without doubt, ihe best grown and furnished of this celebrated equine family. Lot 18. CHESTNUT COLT, by St. Leger, dam Valentina, by Leolinus from Lyre, by Patriarch from Lyra (imp.), by Thormariby from Clothild, by Touchstone. This is a well-grown colt, with the Stockwell markings, having two crosses of the emperor of stallions. Lot 19. BROWN COLT, by Hotchkiss, dam Ouida, by Yattendon, dam of those great racers Artillery, Balista, Hilda, Strathmore, Hazel, and Brown Alice. This is a lovely yearling, has size, splendid legs and feet, and immense quarters. Lot 20. BROWN COLT, by Hotchkiss, dam Rose of Wellington, by St. Leger from Fleurette, by Robinson Crusor from Rose of Denmark, by Stockwell. This colt is own brother to those brilliant performers True Blue and Screw Gun, Lot 21. CHESTNUT COLT, by St. Leger, dam Lady Peer, by Muskapeer from Brunet te, by Cap-a-pie from Beauty, by imported Ravensworth from Brunette, by imported Rattan. This is a first foal, and, from appearances, he should be a clinker. Lot 22. CHESTNUT COLT, by St. Leger from Forma, own sister to Multiform and Uniform, from Eormo, by Sterhngworth, from Pulchra, by Rosicrucian out of the great English Formosa.’ This is a big loose made colt, with great freedom of action. Lot 23. BROWN FILLY, by St. Leger, dam Hilda, by Musket from Ouida, by Yattendon. Hilda is the dam of A-ntarfts, winner of Takapuna Cup, Sylvia Handicap, Victoria Handicap, Auckland Cup, Jockey Club Stakes; also dam of Fuhnen, winner of Kensington Stakes, Dunedin, Otago Cup, and own sister to St. Lucia. Lot 24. CHESTNUT FILLY, by Hotchkiss, dam Agnes, bv St. Leger from Lovebird (imp.), by Macaroni, has perfect symmetry, and will race early. Lot 25. BROWN FILLY, by St. Leger, dam Necklace, by Musket from imported Locket, the dam of Necklet (winner of Maribyrnong Stakes), Bangle, Thunderbolt, Medallion, all good performers. This is undoubtedly the most beautiful filly Necklace has produced. Lot 26. CHESTNUT FILLY, by St. Leger, dam Forme, by Nordenfeldt from Formo, by Sterlingworth out of imported Pulchra, by Rosiciucian out of the great English Formosa Forme, the dam of this filly, was a great performer at all weights and distances She is well grown, has beautifully turned quarters, with sound, good legs and feet. Will not only race early, will make a good three-year-old. Her grand-dam Formo is the dam of Uniform, Forma, and Multiform, all brilliant performers. Lot 27. BAY FILLY, by Hotchkiss, dam Sapphire, by The Drummer (imp.), out of Amethyst, by Ambrose from Heroine of Lucknow, bv Nutwith fram Pocahontas. This is a lovely filly with perfect action. Her dam has produced Bluefire, Mannlicher, and St. Conon, all winners, and is the first foal from Sapphire and Hotchkiss. Lot 28. BROWN FILLY, by Hotchkiss, dam Gannet, by Anteros from Albatross by Malta, the dam of Teksum and Merganser, both brilliant horses. Gannet is the dam of Brigand and Ruby, both winners.