CANTERBURY J.C. RACES.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 659, 9 November 1909, Page 6

CANTERBURY J.C. RACES.

ELTSIAU WIKo THE DERBI <Br Telerrapb.—Prest Association,! I Christchurch, November 8 The Cinterbtirv Jockey Club's Metropolitan .Hooting was continued at Riccarton to day in weather that was a decided improvement on that of Saturday The dav was fine and warm, tho course ivas in capital order, and the attendance good Speculation was brisk oh the! totdlieator, the investments amounting to. ,£23,012, as compared with .£22,134 on the same day last year There were three epilh in the Hurdles,;but, none of the jockeys .was seriously hurt Elyeian was made a very hot favourite in the Derby, and his win naturally .was very popular There was considerable bumping during the race, and H Gray, Elysians nder, was reprimanded by tho stewards. Results: — MIDDLETON HURDLES, of 200 sovs. One mile and three-quarters 2 Mr N. Bertram's b g Southern Cross, by Daystar-Tonga, aged, lOst. . 3lb. (Redmond) 1 3 Mr. W. Davis's Xavier, lOst. 121b. (Campbell) 2 7 Mr H Whitney's Whatakflra, lOst 101b (Pntchard) 3 Also.started: 1 Slaney, list. 91b.j 6 Belario, lOst 131b , 4 Tyrannic, lOst , 8 Forest, 9st 111b.; 5 Waipunehu, 9st. 71b;; and 9 Ratepayer, 9st Won easily by three lengths and a half Whaiokura was two lengths away, with Tyrannic close up fonrth. Time, 3min.-21sec. CRITERION HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Seven furlongs 7 Mr E J Watt's b f Kihndini, by Kilcheran.—Mousqucteno, 3yre, 7st (R Young) 1 I 1 Messrs W G and G L Stead's Nauh. form, Bst 31b (J M'Combe) 2 3 Mr A Barclay's Pfenates, 9st 91b (Pritohard) 3 Also started 10 Gold Crest, 9st 91b , 6 Phtaivay, Bst 81b , i Bolhn, Ist 131b , i Miss Mischief 7st 9lb , 5 Sweet Angelus, 7st slb , 9 Ilanta, 7st 31b , 2 Truganini, 7st lib , and 8 Ingoda, fist 71b Won by a held Penates was a length away, with Bolhn and Ingoda next Time, lmm 28sec" ' , EPSOM HIGH WEIGHT HA\DICAP,'of 300 so\s bix furlongs 7 Mr Farbee's ch g Balaclava, bj Stepmok —Irene, syrs, Bst 111b (H Cairns) 11 I 8 Mr H Portland's Yaldimar, Bst 71b (P Douglas) i 2 Mr. G D Greenwood's Perlo d'Or, Bst 91b , (R Hatch)' 3 Alw started 10 Czar Kolohol, lOst 91b , 6 St Bill, lOat 21b., 13 Sea King, 9st 91b,, 1 Nyland, Ost 71b , 6 Dolce, 9st 21b , i Pas sion, Bst 131b , 11 Swimming Belt, Bst 131b., 12 White Cockade, Bst. 121b , 5 Tasnakyle, Bst 111b j 12 Zetland, Bst 71b., 9 Dreadless, Bst 51b , 3 Gunboat, Sst slb , 11 Inchbonny, Bst , and 8 Marengo, Bst < Won by a length and a half, with Perle d'Or same distance away Then came Swimming Belt and Czar Kolohol Time, lmm 15 2 s t *c DERBT STAKES, of 1000 sovs Tor three-year-olds, One mile and a half 1 Mesdatnds Foss and Steuart's br c Elysian, by Soult—Dreamland, Bst 101b 3 Mr H Gaisford's Tawhaki, Bst 10lb 2 bir George Clifford's Taskmaster, Bst lO^b (F B. Jonos) 3 Also started i Guiauforte, Bst 101b , 5 Cronstadt, Bst 101b , 2 Kihunniflg, Sst 101b , and 6 St Tehx, Bst 101b Elysian and Tawhaki were first to show out but the former was soon steadied Going round the back KUwinning was in tho lead with Tawhaki Whon the straight was reached Jjjysian soon had Taskmaster's measnre, and then caught Tawhaki, winning in good stylo by two lengths Taskmaster was a similar distance back. Time, 2min 39sec JUVENILE PLATE, of «0 eovs Five furlongs 1 Hon J D Ormond's bo Formby, by Birkenhead—Gladisla, 2yrs., Bst 1 Sir Geo Clifford's Madam Madcap, Gsf ffl? * 2 Mr. G D Greenwood's Formeden, GsTTllb (carried 6st 131b) _ (C Monk) 3 oi'Su'W I Multiple, 9st , 3 Theodore, If ? B't B ]v° adsword, k* • and 6 Scoteh Won by a length and three-quarters from Madam Madcap,-who was a length and a half in front of rormeden Broadsword was half a length away fourth Time, lnrfn 3 ssec METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, of 1000 bovs One mile and a half. 3 Mr. ,D. Buick's br. c: Aborbrbthock,'- by Papakura—'Miniature, iyrs. 7st. 71b. 5 Messrs. ,W. G. and G. L. Stead's Ringdove 7st. 71b. ..* :. (R Youne 2 11 Mr. C G. Dalgety's Prim, 7st. illb (R. King) 3 Also sorted 2 All Red, 9st 91c; 4 Roosevelt, Bst. olb ; 7 Merne Zealand, Bst <Hb ; 1 Muskerry, Bst. 41b.; 8 Sandstieam, 7st. 131b.; 9 Gwendolma, 7st. 71b.; 13 Chanteuee, 7st. lib ; 6 Ifing Post, 7st.; 10 Rose Noble, 6st. 131b.; and 12 Stratagem, 6st 81b. Ringdove was first into the straight, where Ctaendolina was momentarily prominent, but soon dropped back. At the distance Aberbrothock put in his claim, and, overhauling Ring dove, non by two lengths, Prim being threequarters of a length away. R<(ose\elt was fonrth and Chanteuse fifth. Time, 2mm. 36 l ; ssec. IRWELL HANDICAP, of 250 sots. Four furlongs. 6 Mr. T. H. b. c. War Song, by Royal Fusiliei-Cantatrice, 2yrs., Bst 51b. 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's Tentorhook, Vst. 91b ' (H. Paul) 2 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's Saxifrage, Bst. (F. E. Jones) 3 Also started- 2 Lord Kelvin, Sst 51b , 9 Master Laddo, Sst, 3 Crown Derby, Bst.; 12 Puako, Bst., 11 Lily White, 7st 91b., 7 Martine, 7st 91b., i Antoinette, 7st. 91b., 13 Calhe, 7st. 91b., 5 Enjo, 7st.j 10 Fireglow, 6st. 121b., 12 Perm, Gst. alb.; and 11 Fnwolliti, Gst. 71b. War Song was in front as they came on to the course proper, and won easily by two lengths from Tenterhook, who was a neck in front of Saxifrage. Martino was fonrth. Time « 2-ssec. OTAIO PLATE, of 300' sovs.; One' mile : and a half. 5 Mesdames Foss and Steuarf s b. h. First Gun, by Hotchkiss—First Love, syrs. Bst. 131b (H. Gray) 1 1 Mr. G M. Evans's Oiyoi, 9st. 13lb. (F. Yarr) 2 2 Mr. L. Pascal's' Bourrasque, 9st. 121b. (F. D. Jones) 3 Also started 5 Chief Lochiel, 9st. 51b.; 3 Boutade, ■ Bsfc Ulb.; '4 Dabchick, Bst. Illb.; 8 Bulletin, Bst. 91b.; 6 Lawn Eose, Bst. Blb., 9 Gold Braid, Bst 51b., 7 Monkcj Puzzle, Bst., 10 Pretty Nell, Bst, and 11 Aisy, Bst. When well into the straight," Oiyoi. made his ;run,- but as-soon as ]io had drawn clear he was challenged by First Gun, and in a great race home the latter won by a neck. Bourrasque was a length and a half away third, with Boutado and Dabchick next.. Time, 2niin. 38' 2-ssoc. NOTES ON THE RACING. (By TelecrUDh— Spr.clal Correspondent.: Christchurch, Novembor 8. The Hurdles were contested by all the accoptors. The Sold was bunched opposite the stand, where Slaney and Belanc fell. This left Waipunehu heading Xavier, but, atf the sixfurlong post, the former fell, aind Southern Cross joined Xavier, with Whatakura third. Southern Cross eventually won comfortably by several lengths Trnganiiu and Nautifonn woro the backed candidates in the Criterion Handicap. At the start Kilindini rushed out and led the whole way. Nauti. r orm challonged at tho distance, but his rider appeared to take mattors too leisurely, and Kilindmi gained tho verdict by a head. Ingoda was fourth, and thon came Bollin and Truganini. Full Sail, Mundie, and Wot Day were tho withdrawals in tho Hpsom High-Weight Handicap. With the exception of Nyland, who was shghtlj left, the field got away well together. Valdimar acted as pilot to the turn, whore Balaclava dre« up, and a good finish resulted in favour of the latter by a length. Porle d'Or was the wime distance away third, and Swimming Bolt was fourth. ' Contrary to expectations, tho Derby was an interesting race, and not by any means 'the one-horse race which most pcoplo prophesied. The rtazl -ma a. goad one aid, pawing Cntts's.

Tawhaki, was acting as pacemaker, with .Kilwinning hext,.andMysian and Taskmaster, following in that order. At the mile, Taskmaster got a bump, and dropped back. At the 6ixfurlong post the leaders were unchanged, bat Taskmaster again ran up to Elysian. . At.the homo turn Taskmaster joined Tawhaki, but he was quickly done with. Half-way down the straight.Elysiau.put, in his, claim and, in.an interesting finish, won by a length.. Tawhaki was four lengths in front .of Taskmaster, who beat ■ Guianforte by a.head;;. •■■..:::■.■..■,■,;.,;'. , : The Chokebore '. bracket, Broadsword' and Madam Madcap,: was; made a- strong order in (the Juvenile Mate, but, Formbjr .began too smartly; and .led. the whole way. Madam Madcap did not get away too well and; in the race, had anything but a good.passage. ■ Broadsword was. alongside ■ Formby with: a furlong ■ to go, but he collapsed, and finished out of a place. /..'ln. the Metropolitan" Handicap .Rose-Noble, acted as pacemaker, for.a mile,' when Ringdove went to the front.. In the .straight-the field was bunched, and Aberbrothoek,'shooting out at the '■. distance; won' by a couple, of lengths.. Ringdove was. second, and Phm /just ■.-beat Gwendolina for third; place.' .'■■-■ ■■,■'.''.;■ r '■-.;,■ '■,'.■* In the Irwell Handicap the public jagain inado' the Clifford bracket. a hot .order. -.The'.big. field gave some: trouble, but, the stait/effectea was agood one. War-Song was firstjinto the straight,, and:won comfortably by-:.two: i .lengths from the,favourite; combination.:?;> ■';/>%'if) ~ Oiyoi and Bourrasque were' the :popular seS lections in the Otaio Plate.- The held moved ofMh a beautiful'line,: but,, at the first turn,; Dabchick went-to the front, and led at a fast pace. The 'field closed' up at the six furlong post, but the lead was not taken from Dabchick . till well into the straight..;: Oiyoi looked. awiirner at the distance,: but then First' Gun got clear, and, in a hot finish, beat the i'av : ourite by a head. These: two wfre out by themselves, and Bourrasque was. well ahead of the'remainder. ■■■ '. ".:. ; '■■~' ■■.■<;;: H. Telfprd has, remained behind to do theriding of thVPorirua horses, ; as Jenkins,'who. got a fall- off War Song the first day, is seriously injured. T.; Carroll left' for Waverley. after the first day, and P.-Brady returned to Auckland.;.. . ; ■*' .'■'; ] . . '■•'.,;■;■/';/,-■■. ■ . -possible Litigation/;':■;■; The stewards held a meeting over the conduct, of Gray, rider of Elysian,: in bumping Taskmaster, and severely; cautioned him! No decision was' conveyed to'.the press regarding the accident 'in the , : Stewards' Handicap. ~ It, is-: understood that the riders,: in. giving evidence, all maintained;'that they were unable, to tell "how it.occurred. ; -:'•.'■■ •■'-v ' . There is likely, to .be litigation, over •■ The Seer 'case. It ■ was.raihin'g hard, when, : the, - last race was run on Saturday, and very few; people remained , oh '. the .coitrse when: the auctioneer nut up '■ the ■ winning horse.' -.; The owner ' of Cerise -and' -Blue' bid; '£5, but the ■' auctioneer refused., the bid.' -The: owner.: of•', Cerise ,'ariu Bliie is'demanding the.hoi'se..' . ■ ~" . • ~ ':'. ".-■■ -WEIGHTS DAT. „ •:':Tlie'followuig-'are■.the'.weights-for. the third ;'diy of 'the Canterbury« Jockey.., Club's;: meet,ing: ■•■;■..•'.:• ft£[; :•'.'■.■ ,;" ' ;, : ■.:■■'; of 200 sovs. Once rdunu.'ahd distance^-^Slaney,.,list. l\ib; Southern, Cross, list'.' lib;,;.; : Xavier, 1i5t.',2.1b.; Eairoma, ;llst; i-'-Belano,'; 10st.:131b;,:Whatakura, lOs'K 101b. : ; Tyraniiic,ViOst;;» Waipunehu,' Sst. 111b: •, ; Fdresii, s'?st;-;81b;;.;,Sea : .Dog, ?st. ;.■: Farley Grove, ■. fet; Contender, ,'fet.; , Ratepayer,,, Sst.; Blytheboy.,9s|.; .andi'Court'Martial, 9st.-. . V. '- SPEING NURSEE'T HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Four furbngs;—Eorinb.y, 9st.. 91b;; Danube, Bst. 71b.; : K6hinopr, Song,.Bst. 131b.; Sunburnt, Sst.:; 101b.,; JfadSm-Madcap, Sst. 91b.; •Formeden,, Bst. (51(j.;..L0rd. Kelvin/ 7st..'. 131b.; ■ Elite,.M lllb.j. Saxifrage, 7st. lllb.; Tremble, 7st.'lllb.-r.:Countermihe,,;76t. -lOlbij'' Martyr, •'7st; 101b:; Tenterhook, 7st.ldlb:; Crown Derby, 7st. 81b.'; Big Blast, 7st; 61b.; Martine, 7st. 31b.; An.toinette,.7st.,3lb.j:Master Laddo, 7st. 3T8.; Sea Eagle, 7et..; Susa,: 6st. 91b.; Deploy, Gst. ?lb.; Cathe,- 6st : 91b.; , Perm, 6st. 71b.; and i : . .•;:.;/■■■•':••.■■;■...■,■■;•:■•; - . . .: HANDICAP, of Six/fur-longi-Nyliind, -71b;;'■■ Dolce;' ; 9sf.' ; :3lb;; Multiple , ,. 9'st.j- Con'tendeM, Bst;,yib.; Ambala, ,Bst.; 101b.; ■;Vologda,-89t. 101b.'; Montreal, 'Sst. filb;';:.Gunboat, Bst.':6lb;';Wet .Day,..Bst. lib.; Somersault, Bst.; , Merrie. ~ Lawn, 7st. 131b.; .'Curator,, 7st. 91b.; Magneto, 7st. 91b.;, Chiariniau; 7st. ; 81b.j Sapience, 7st. 8Ib.; Blue Bell, 7st.' 'eib.i.Brasenose,- 7st. 81b.; Lovelorn, 7st.- 81b.; Thistledowni, 7st. 81b.'; Wind Gun," 7st. 81b; ; Thistledown, 75t.,81b.; Obligate, 7stj'.>Merijr Lass, 7st.;.Chatnel6n, 6st: Ulb:j : Glenfleld, Gst. lOlb.j. Musterer. 6st'.! Kidd, 6st. 101b.; Aunt Sally, 6s.t. lOlbi; Eoyal.Lucia, Gst. 101b.; Aisy, 6st. 101b.; and, Queen of Spades, &t.;ioib.,:. ... ,/'.,,..:' .; -;•'■.v'.. ■:AVON WELTEEvHANDICAP, of 300 6OVS. Seven 110st^-Slb.; Czar Kolohol,lOst.;.Tawhaki, 9st. 131b.; Kilwinning, ftst.Blb.;Kilinduii,9st.Blb.; Diabolo,' 9st 61b.; St. Bill, 9st. 51b.; Paisano, 9st. 41b.; Miss Mischief, Sst Alb.'; Effort, 9st. 81b.; Sharpshooter, 9st 21b. j Ebse Noble, 95t.,21b.; Theodore, 9st:2lb.j Merrivonia, 9at. lib.;, Sea King,; Bst. -,' 131b.; King Post, Bst. 131b.; Sweet Angelus, 85t.,131b.; Nyland, Bst. 131b:; Dolce, Bst 121b.; Diamond Star, Bat. 91b.; First Gun, Sst. 81b.; Valdimar, Bst: 71b.; Guianforte; Bst. 71b.;:,F)ingot, ;Bst 61b.; Passion,- Bst: 'slb.i Dabohick, ,'Bst. 51b.; Cymbiform, Bst 21b.; Zetland,' Zst 131b.; Grand Slam, 7st. 131b.; Stratagem, 7st -131b.; Bui-' letin, 7st. 12Jb;;, \ Gunboat, ~79t.' 121b. ; ■ Gold Braid, 7st. : 12lb. j Dreadlesa, 7et: 101b;; Dβ 'Witte, 7st.' '71b.; Inchbonny, 7st.'. 71b.; "Wet: Day, 7st. 71b.;. Waiata; 7st.' 71b.i Heirloom/ 7si; 71b.;- Sapience, 7st. 7lb, ;':■ Marongo,, 7st. 71b..,- aid St.- Felix,.7st.-;71b..- v :. I: :'.'.' |i JOCKEY CLUB;'HANDICAP, of 750. sovs. One mileJ-Bpbrikoff, lOst; All Bed, 9'st. Gib. j Master. Soult,-9st. 51b.; Penates, 9st. '41bi; Gold Crest, 9st. 31b.V Downfall, Bst. 121b.; I Husbandman, - Bst. 121b.; Los Angelos, • Bst. 121b.'; Elysian, Bst.: 111b.;. Aberbrothock, Bst. 51b.; Maori King,-, Bst. 41b.; Nautiform, Bst. 41b.; Muskerry, Bst. 41b.;. Boosevelt, Bst. 21b:; Merrie Zealand, Bst.'; Flitaway, ; 7st-.'lllb.;' Ringdove,, 7rt. 111b.;-Prim, 7st.: 111b.; jGwendolina, 7st/ 111b.; Sandstreain, ,7st. 101b. , ; broadsword, 7st. lOlb. ;■.: Kilwinning,' 7et. '91b;';-. BalaclilTa, 7st. 81b.; Bonny Glen, 7M. 81b.; Bollin, ~,7st; 61b s .; Diabolo, ,7st. 6lb.V Wimmera, 7st. 3ib.; Miss Mischief, 7st. 21b.; . Effort,- 7st. 21b.; Sharpshooter, 7st. 21b.; Chan tense, 6st. 131b.; Federal, 6st. 111b;j Merrivonia, Gat 101b.;.Sweet 'Angelus,- 6st/-, 101b.;.Full;Sail, fat.- 101b;;. Multiple, 6st. .101b'. j' Ilarita, 6st. 91b.; Rose Noble, fist.;9lb.-; Boutade, 6sf. 91b.; Paragon, Gst. 81b.; Truganini, 6st. 81b'.; Valdimar,' 65t.,81b.; Ormiilu,'Gst. 81b.; Nyland, 6st. 71b. j Swimming Belt, 6st. 'Dabchick, 6sf 71b.; Cronstadt, Gst. 71b.; King' Post, Gst. 71b.; Gnnboat,'6st. 71b.; Wet Day, 6st; 71K;-and St. FeHs,,6st. 71b. AUCKLAND RX.; ACCEPTANCES. ; (Br Telcsraplj—Press , .- .' ' : .-...-.' Auckland, November 8. The. following are the acceptances' .for the A.R.C. races, second day:— . :■■':■■'.■', : SPRING HANDICAP.-, One mile-Loch-buhie, 9st.; Tattoo, 'Bst.. 81b. V Santa Rosa, Bst. 71b.; Maheno, Bst. lib!; Waiichope, Sst.j Bully, 75t.131b;; Carmanie, 7st. 101b.; Delegate, 7st. 101b.;;Rarata, 7st. s)b.j and Landlock, 7st. 21br ONEHUNGA STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP. About • three ' miles.- : -Lochfyne; list; 101b.; Lβ Beau, list, lib.; Pierrei lOst;; First Barrel, 9at. 121b.; Bed M'Grego'r,. 9st.- 121b.s .Cavaliero, 9st, 111b.; Laddie, 9sf 81b.; Good Faith, 9st. 81b.; and Cochy:"Bondhn,.:9st. 71b.; ■■■••• ■ . ,■: ' ■■'■-. BIKTHDAX HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—Ngapuka, 9st.; Coronetted, Sst. lib.; Sedition, Bst; Te Aroha, Bst.; : Advocate; 7st. 131b.; Waimangu, 7st. 61b.; Akarana, 7st. 41b.; Delegate, 7st. 31b.;.and Aristocrat,. Gst...lllb. . . • PENROSE HURDLE HANDICAP: Two miles.—Shrapnel, 'list. 61b.; Swagsmah, lOst. 121b.;iReservoir, :-10st.- 81b.; Irish,,'lOst.. :31b.; LeOj 9st 131b.; Cymri, 9st.. 131b.; Commander, 9st. 131b.; and. Cavaliero, 9st. 51b. . EPSOM HANDICAP.., 'Suc.-furlongs.-Tamai-■nupo,.'Bst ■131b.';-Dawn,'Bst.'lllb.; Dcggerbank, Bst. 21b.; Salute, ■ Bst. : 2lb:; Turbine, 7st. 101b.; Sir'Artegal,.7st. 91b.; Bally Shahnon; 75t.81b.; Jena,'7st 71b'.; Aimwell,.7st.. Gib.; Hyperion, 7st..Ub;;'and Admiral.Soult, 6st. 101b. ■!n6rMANBY HANDICAP." Seven furlongs;Coromandel, 9st. lib.; Seldom, 9st. lib.; Dr. Shimbse, Bst. 31b.;:Sea Elf, Bst. 21b;; Waiotahi, 7st. 131b.;-Impulsive, 75t..131b.; Mistime, 7st. 101b.;. All's Well, 7st. 91b.; Regain, 75t..51b.; Cyrona, 7st. 21b.; Prince Leo, 7st..lib.; Monsieur Sbult, 7st.; ''Flying Soult, Gst. 131b.; Cuirassmon, 6st. 121b.;Monocle, 6st. 121b.; Lady Jane,.6st;i2lb.; Scotch, 6st 121b.; and Rob the Ranter,. ,6st. 121b. . .'.,.:....,.,. ,' MAIDEN PLATE HANDICAP. Ono : mile 'and a.quarter.—Continuance, Bst. Gib.; Urania, 7st. 121b.;, Michaeloff,:.7st. 101b.;:Freovata, 7st. lOlb.j Rimlock,- 7st. 101b.; All's' ; Well, 75t..81b.; Regain,.7st. '31b.;- Rohepotae, '7st.. 21b.; Flying Soulf, Gst. 121b.; Beach, Gst. 121b.; Spectre, Gst. 121b.; Eoyal Scotland, 6st. 121b.; Lloyd, Gst. ,121b.;,and Totika, Gst. 121b. : , MUSKET STAKES, of, 200 sovs. -Four, furlongs.—Ashby, Bst. 131b.; Obsidian, fot. 61b:;' Winning Post, Bst. lib.; Doiighboy, 7st. 121b.'; Gbldfihdor, 7s't. elb.jMerriweo, 7st. 81b.; -Vivace, 7st. 41b.;.Silver Heels,.>7st ■ 31b.; Hamadryad, ■ .7st.; Laiy Waterford, 7st.; . Princess Soult, 7st.; and:, Wee Olga, 7st;' ; . , ' ' -,'.■.' I;; :RpNy:;iyil£ETiNG-AT. ; MIRAMAR. v .^J^ECOIsID, DAY'S RACING.";. ~';':■:] ■, .Tiie . Wellingtons Pony ; '. and : Galloway i Racing Club's■ meeting will be.contjnued at Miramar this iaftemobn: '■ The-first 'event on. to-day'e KtM' i«lHmed'"tn ctnit ait;.L3o jjjil, ,aa hour

■ earlier than usual, and the other events will follow with the customary, interval.' Special trains will leave Courtenay Place for the racecourse every, few rainutes,..frbm. noon onward. Ladies will be admitted free to'all parts of the course. The following acceptances hnvo been received bythe secretary (Mr. J. M. Cumming).for the two principal events to be. run at the Wellington Pony and Galloway Club's , meeting today:—■ *■-. ■ '.■■.,■. .■• ■' ■■.■■■■ V.KING EDWARD CUP;,: Seven furlongs.i Gold Cup, list. «b.i.Wharekoa, 105t..:. 101b.;. ■Mies Vera, lOst.;' Sir Possible, 9st. 121b"; 'Billy, Bst. ,131b. j Miss Ivy, Bst. 131b.; FircOy, Bst. 71b.; Memng, Bst; and Stranded, .Bst. : • <■ '■ '■■■■ ■ ■ ';: TELEPHONE HANDICAP, Four- furlongs •fi?4 a^, alf - tad y Paul. lOst. 1 ,121b.; Anglican, lOst. 101b.; Miss Vera,.lost. Slb.j Lorna Doon, ,9st. 101b.; Sweet.Lethe,,9st. 41b.; l'etronel, : Bst. .'Jib.; and Paul, Bst. .-..:. v ~■;■, ; .-. ~:;., 7 TARATAH|:CARTERTON "RACES.'./. ',''. .The. annual' rnco. meeting of the Taratahi;Cartertori Racing Clnbwill be held on the Uareville Racecourse to-day. . A special train win leave- To Aro station for tho Wairarapa at 6.45 a.m. and.Lambton Station at 7 a.m.; and there will-also bo the mail train: which should arrive at Carterton in time to allow, travellers to reach the racecourse in time for the first race. ; On the return journey trains will leave racecourse at 4.30. p.m. and 5.35 p.m. -. A hrsUlasslot of horses: will be competing, in the different races, and, if the weather is favourable; the : meeting should be very successful. ];;;';■>. THE MELBOURNE CUP. k : :'■/:, . ■pEINCE FOOTE'S BRILLIANT RUSH. The following is"■■the ."Sydney. Morning Herald s" special account of tlie Melbourne Cup':— ■■'■■•, |- '.•■■•■.■ ■ ; ■'. '. ' "The next event was the Cup-r-the race that thousands had come from all parts,' of the Commonwealth to see. All day ■ long there was a constant stream : of : people passing through the bird-cage, inspecting, the horses. Needless to say, the favourites—Prince Foote, Alawa, and Traf the centre of attention, and'they seemed to be well aware, of what great responsibilities lay upon them, as they arched , their necks and playfully tugged at their bridlos -or- nipped at their attendants. It 'goes without saying that, they looked in the . pink of condition, their hard-run' raco afterwards showing that;thev did. not belie their appearance. ' Before tlie horses were taken to. the starting post-they were, paraded in- front of the grandstand, and a fine show they' made 'as they cantered or walked past. These preliminaries .over, up the course they went,'until they, were- almost out of ,sight. Then a period of snsporise.'.'Away in the'distance: could be'seen a' string, of horses. But without the' aid of, strong glasses it[-was impossible to.tell what was,;doing np'there in that highly-strung .mass.. , ; As one was.-won-dering whether they would ever start, a .note from; the-electric gong startled ■ tho ear,,.and down the course; came a .line,- of horses. .It was straight w at .first, then.it. grew '.-'ragged .fall: of.-.a sudden, .as something shot out, and the .word wont,up. that-Artillerio was in.front. She.did not ; :keop;'her.position* long, for Idyll dashed ■past her and led' the'•'field down 'the straight. When';. the . judge's .box- "was ■ however,. Eric, had gone'.to-the'front, a. position,he held till .round near: thefen., , ' It was' then that Alafra.canie forward, .'accompanied by. Trafalgar, and in. this;order, they., swept into ,the, straight.: It; looked 'as; if the winner 'would cbme.from:. these two, and -first one arid: then tho other was hailed ;as: the. victor.. Down the course, they ■• came,'.. straining". every' muscle, while the.'jockeys worked hard to take thoir mounts to the front.,.-But.soon a change came oyer'-theipictoe., While , Alawa'*and Tfafal- ■ garV;yere' s engage'd in their conflict,: the Derby winner, Princ'o' Foote, i.wh'o' went ■ o'ut'' equal favourite with the latter,'came with:a? rushon the outside, flew past .the leaders,.and won by. three lengths.' In; His', wake came Aberdeen .who managed to:get,into third place, a head, behind;.Alawa. '■ ' The success., of Prince .Foote was..■hailed'with.cheers,'-and'-the.colt: and his rider received quite an ovation whenhe'eame back to the weighing.enclosure.".. ■-,:'.; : ; '..