VICTORIA RACING CLUB’S SPRING MEETING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVIII, Issue 1026, 4 November 1909, Page 7

VICTORIA RACING CLUB’S SPRING MEETING.

PRINCE FOOTE WINS THE DERBY. The Victorian Racing Club’s Spring Meeting was inaugurated on Saturday in delightfully cool weather. Flemington looked at its best, and attracted a large and fashionable attendance, including the Governor-General, Lord Dudley, and the Countess of Dudley, the State Governor, Sir H. Gibson Carmichael, and Lady Carmichael, Lord Chelmsford (Governor of Queensland) and Lady Chelmsford, and Sir G. Barron, Governor Of Tasmania. The New Zealand-bred Kenlie (by Stepniak) accounted for the Coburg Stakes in a smartly run race, beating the Maltster gelding Malmsey. Montcalm looked like winning at one time. Artillerie failed to show up at all in this race. The following are the details of the racing:— THE MAIDEN PLATE, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 300 added. Weight for age. One mile. Mr. E. E. D. Clarke’s ch c Barm, by Maltster—Pose, 7.3 1 Mr. J. Wilson’s, Jun., b c Moruga (late ■Mel), 3 yrs, by Hymettus—Zeph, 7.13 2 Mr. R. Crawford’s b c Flavian, 3 yrs, by Flavus—Postea, 7.13 3 Barm* won by half a length, threequarters of a length separating second and third horses. Time, Imin. 44sec. THE MARIBYRNONG PLATE, a sweepstakes of 25 sovs. each, with 1500 added; second horse to receive 400 and the third horse 200 sovs. out of the stake. For two year olds. Special weights, with penalties. Five furlongs. ’Mr. C. Richards’ ch f Desert Rose, by Maltster—Mangosteen, 9.1 (Including 101 b. penalty) 1 Mr. F. Merton’s ch f Lager, by Maltster—Egale, 8.5 2 Mr. F. Merton’s b f Rosen, by Maltster —(Princess Ena, 8.5 3 Also ran: ;Habel; Indiscreet, Rigadoon, Rolling Stone, Riheims, Gunplay, Flameri, Tanami. ' Procne, Carcanet, Kern,-Teriri-ga, Baza. Gunplay was the first to break the

line, but Desert Rose came out entering on the course proper, and drawing' away she won won by a length and a-quarter from Lager, who in turn was a length in advance of Rosen. Time, Imin. 3% sec. THE. HOTHAM HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 300 added. One mile and a half. Mr. D. I. Watts’ ch h Footpad, 6 yrs, by Sir Foote—’Pirouette,' 6.10 1 Mr. A. Skirving’s b f Vivacious, 3 yrs, by Simile—Vestatia, 6.9 8 Mr. R. Wren’s b g Yarrabar, 5 yrs, by Yarrabee—Crusade, 7.2 • Ten others ran. Footpad won by three-quarters of & length, two lengths separating second and third horses. Time, 2min. 37sec. THEI VICTORIA DERBY, a sweepstakes of 25 sovs. each, with 2000 added; second horse to receive 400 and third horse 200 sOvs. out of the stake. For three-year-olds. Colts or geldings, 8.10; fillies 8.5. One mile and a-half. Mr. J. Baron’s b c Prince Foote, by Sir Foote—Petraschka (McCarthy)... 1 Mr. J. C. Williamson’s blk c Danilo, by True (Blue—'Lady Robinsori (Connell) 2 Mr. J. Baron’s b or br c Lord Foote, by Sir Foote—Sundial (McLachlan).. 8 Mr. J. G. Robertson’s br g Manana, by Sari Francisco—. Picture 6 Messrs. J. Perl and T. Conway’s b c Mutilator, by Grafton —Dum Dum.. 0 Mr. F. Bailey’s br c Sir Edwin, by Sir Tristram—Nest 0 Mr. F. Merton’s br f Lady San, by San Francisco —Lady Mostyn Messrs. W. and F. A. Moses’ b f By ’Play, by St. Alwyne—Wink 0 Mr. H. ‘ Alan Currie’s br c Mala, by Malster—La France 0 Manana was first away from a good start, and he showed the way for half a mile. Coming into the straight Prince Foote and Danilo caught him, and Prince Foote, dashing out, won easily by six lengths, a head separating Danilo and Lord Foote. Lady San was fourth, and then followed By Play, Mutilator, Sir Edwin, Mala, and Manana in that order. Time, 2min. 37sec. THE MELBOURNE STAKES, a sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, with 1000 added; second horse to receive 200 and the third 100 sovs. out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Weight for age. One mile and a-quarter. Mr. M. Gordon’s b or br f Alawa, 4 yrs, by Maltster—-Crossfire, 9.0 1 Messrs. P. and W. Mitchell’s ch h Trafalgar, 4 yrs, by Wallace—Grand Canary, 9.0 8 Mr. W. E‘. White’s b m Golden Slipper, 4 yrs, by Multiform —Aura, 8.9 8 Also ran: Knox, Post Town, Blue Book, Gaby, Pendil, Hyman, Lord Nolan, Artillerie, Nushka. Hyman and Golden Slipper made most of the running with Alawa always handy." Trafalgar, Alawa, and Golden Slipper swung round the home turn together. Alawa drew away in the run home, and won by a length and a-half. Golden Slipper was six lengths away third. Time, 2min. 7% sec. THEi COBURG STAKES, a handicapsweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 300' added. One mile. Mr. M. Ellis’ ch h Ker lie, 4 yrs, by Stepniak—Melodious, 8.1 1 Mr. J. F. Kirby’s blk g Malmsey, 4 yrs, by Maltster—Lovelawn, 7.11 2 Messrs. Cutten and Nelson’s br h Son of a Gun, 4 yrs, by Pistol—Brown Alice, 8.11 1 Eighteen horses started. Kerlie won by three lengths from Malmsey, who in turn was two lengths in advance of Son of a Gun. Time, Imin. 40%sec. SECOND DAY. PRINCE FOOTE WINS THE CUP. Magnificent weather was experienced on Tuesday, and there was an enormous attendance at the Melbourne Cup, the racecourse presenting a dazzling picture, scintillating gaily in the sunlight. There was intense excitement over the big event, public opinion being divided in favour of Prince Footer Alawa, and Trafalgar. It was a beautiful race. McLachlan, on the Derby winner, watching hie opportunity, sailed home amidst tremendous cheering, having won in time equal to the best Clip records. Jockey McLachlan rode Prince Foote for the first time, and describes him as the gamest horse he ever rode. The New Zealander Ngauruhoe made a dashing win in the Railway Handicap, looming away at the half-distance in clinking style. Ngauruhoe was not much, fancied by the public. The following are details:— > THE CUP HURDLE RACE, a handicap sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each, with 300 sovs. added. Three miles. Mr. J. F. Kirby’s br g King’s Ransom, 5 yrs, by Penance—Bandit Queen, 9.13 1 Mr. H. A. Armytage’s ch g Corntax. aged, by The Harvester—’Shamrock,

11.12 2 Messrs. Stock Bros’, br h Last Mistake, 6 yrs, by Mistake—Maori Lass, 11.12 ♦ Mr. D. J. Price’s br g Bribery, aged, by Malvolio—The Gift, 12.13 .....* King’s Ransom won by a length and three-quarters, five lengths between Corntax and Bribery and Last Mistake, who ran a dead-heat for third place. Time, smin. 49%sec. .

THE RAILWAY HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 300 sovs. added. Six furlongs. Mr. W. H. Keith’s br g Ngauruhoe, 5 yrs, by Phaethon—Vapour, 7.3 1 Mr. C. Jefferies’ b h Parsee, 4 yrs, by Metal—Pona, 9.10 . 2 Mr. J. L. Currie’s b c Captain White, 3 yrs. by Flavus—Chutney, 8.3 . 3 Twenty-four horses started. Ngauruhoe won by two lengths, threequarters of a length separating second and 1 third. Time, imin. 14% sec. THE NURSERY HANDICAP, a sweep-, stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 300 sovs. added. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs and a-half. Mr. F. Merton’s b f Roseen, by Maltster—Princess Eha, 8.2 1 Mr. J. Turnbull’s br f Teringa, by Pistol—Thora, 7.2 2 Hon. A. Wynne’s ch f Nancy Stair, by Ayr Laddie—Cello, 6.11 3 Thirteen horses started; Roseen won by three lengths, threequarters of a length ’between second and 1 third. Time, Imin. 9%sec.

THE MELBOURNE CUP, a handicap sweepstakes of 30 sovs. each, with 5000 sovs added, and a trophy value 100 sovs; second horse to receive 1000 sovs and the third 500 sovs. out of the stake. Two miles.

Mr. J. Baron’s b c Prince Foote, 3 yrs, by Sir Foote—Petr uschka, 7.8 (W. H. McLachlan) • 1 Mr. Gordon’s b or br h Alawa, 4 yrs, by Maltster—Crossfire, 9.3 (R. Lewis) 2 Mr. A. Lazanby’s ch h Aberdeen, 4 yrs, by Wallace— Searchlight, 6.9 (Harmer) 3 Also ran: Trafalgar, Lord Nolan, Post Town, Pendil, Blue Book. King’s Cross, The Shifter, Nushka, Kyadgerie, Ungarie, Artillerie, Kooringa, Gaby, Pharos, Eric, Flavel, Knox, Footpad. Carl 'Dour, Didus, Delaware, Danilo, Trelo Vouni, Idyll, Sir Edwin.

Four furlongs from home Alawa rushed up and led into the straight, with Trafalgar, Eric, and Aberdeen in close attendance, a big division being bunched together. When heads were fairly in a line for home Prince Foote shot up, ana the Derby winner, finishing up his task like a racehorse, cut down the oposition, and drawing away, won handsomely by three lengths, amidst terrific cheering. Alawa was a head in advance of Aberdeen, and then followed Trafalgar, Flavel, Nushka, and Danilo, finishing in that order. Idyll was last. Time, 3min. 27%sec. THE CUP STEEPLECHASE, a handicap sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each, with 300 sovs.. added. About two miles. Mr. Clive Leonard’s ch g Harvest, 6 yrs. bv The Harvester— Sybil, 10.1.... 1 Messrs. J. Hagan and N. T. Pitcairn’s br g Findowrie, aged, 9.10 2 Mr. R. Morton’s b g Comus, aged, by Dagobert—Torchlight mare, 9.3 3 Fifteen horses ran. Harvest won by a length and a-quarter. Time, 4min. 7t/.sec. THE YA,N, YEAN STAKE'S, a handicap sweepstql<es of 5 sovs. each, with 300 sovs. -added; One mile. Mr. W. J. Kelso’s ch h Son of the Marsh (imp.), 6 yrs, by Wildfowler Loo’s Pride, 8.9 1 Mr. J. F. Kirby’s blk g Malmsey, 4 yrs, by Maltster—Lovelawn, 8.1 2 Mr. J. V. Smith’s ch m Mother Goose, 4 yrs, by Wallace—Morisca, 7.13 3 Seventeen horses ran. Son of the Marsh won by three lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 40%sec.