MELBOURNE CUP

Chronicle (Levin), 1 November 1946, Page 6

MELBOURNE CUP

Thirty-Seven Acceptors Received Tiiursday, 11.35 p.m. MELBOURNE, Oet. 31. Final aeeeptances for the Milbourne Cup — first prize of £7000 and tropliy valued at £500, seeond prize Of ' £200u and third prize of £1000; two miles — are: — Russia 9,0, Vaieurl (ineluding" four jiounds penaity), S.13, Cordale (ineluding six pounds iienalty) 8.12, Afag niiieent ' 8.12, First In S.8, Leonard 8,(3, Spam 8.4, Monmouth 8.3, Btenelaus 8.0, l -lierie. Marie 7.13, Logicai 7,12, Oateake. 7.12, On Target 7.11, Knoekarlbw 7.JU, Carev 7.8, Carlton 7.7, Earlrnond 7.7, Gallant Gentleman 7.7, Coneerto' (ineluding live pounds penaity) 7.0, Flying Dulce 7.(5, Pune.tilia 7.(5, Rubontine 7.(i; Bold Beau 7.5, Arduli 7.4, Ijittle Tieii 7.4, Two Grand 7.4, Valour 7.4, -Prince Btandard 7.3, Queen Midas 7.0, Oliie.l Pilot (5.B5, Orthodox (5.13, Itimellre (5.13. Wtar Aet (5.12, Proctor (5.11, Red Fury ti.ll, Miss Prim (5.10, Pledget (5.10. First In pulled-up well after a galloj)' ou the traek. Eater she was aceepted j for the Alelbourne Cup. After eanteri ing she coverod a mile and 20 yards in | 1.57 and was kept well in liand in the ! early stages. She was assisted by lngo 1 das 011 the hvst three furlongs in 38secs. ! The mare will probably retire frdht ! racing at the end of the spring meeting.' | It is possible she will be mated to an Australian stallion before returuing to i XTew Zealand. Hor owner, Mr. S. Taylor, 'stated tliat he is very impressed with the progeny of the imported stallioii Dhoti. Aeeording to her trainer,- Mr. J. Aceolla, First In is not hajipy unless aecompauied by an aged grey pony. Mr. ' Aecolla obtained the permission of the' V.R.C. for the pony to accompany First : In on the Flemington Derby cup days. | ft will be placed as near as possible to | First In on the course. | The Melboume Cup favourite Cor'dale, went well on the tracks, beating | Logicai over ten /furlongs in 2.15. | IMonmouth, considered an unlikely starter a few days ago, has made a good

recoverv. He galloped this morning with Magnilieent and' Russia over a mile and a quarter in 2.15. Monmouth imlled up well and his trainer, McCarten, decided to start him in the Melbourne Cup. The joekey, H. Badger,'who was > advised by the trainer to seek another mount decided to ride Monmouth in the Cup. Altliougli Flying Duke is still a favjourite, the Derby race is regarded as : one of the most open for many vears. Star Act, Two Grand, Proctor and Cor.eerto are regarded as his most dangerous opponents. The Cantala is another open race. Those most favoured at present are f

Royal Gem, Attley, Blue Legend, Sea Patrol, New York, Victory Land and The Sirdar. Dou Pedro, regarded early as one of the leading candidates for th.e spring meetings, has not eome up to expectations and it has been decided tfo, spell him. He will race in the autumn. Most Derby candidates galloped well on the tracks. The , most impressive were Star Act, Two Grand, Bold Beiau, Proctor, Coneerto and Prince Staiidard. Stenelaus went well with the Derby candidate Cotham over nine furlongs in 2.2. vStenelaus is thriving on racing and ap: jpears to imy)rove eaeh gallop". Other : Cup candidates to gallop attractiveLy ' were Spam, MBWMnwa a— BBBMg Will Will I ■■■■■II l