VICTORIAN A.J.C.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1879, 13 October 1913, Page 5

VICTORIAN A.J.C.

ANDELOSIA WINS THE GAULFIELD GUINEAS. (Rec. October 12, 5.0 p.m.) Melbourne, October 11. Ideal weather ushored in tho Spring Meeting of tho Victorian A.J.C. in Melbourne, but as 'tlio afternoon wore on it became cold, with a sprinkling of rain. As usual, tho clash with tho Sydney meeting robbed tho fixture of somo of its former brilliancy. Tho general entries wcro somcwliat disappointing, intor-stato competition being limited. With tho exception of tho first race, tho fields wero small. However, the indications undoubtedly show that racing is becoming nioro popular every year, tho only effeet of anti-gambling legislation boing to make tho betting ring busier. Tho gathering on tlio courso was a fashionable one. though Government Houso representation was limited to tlio Lioutonant-Govenior.

Tlio programme opened favourably, with a big field of twenty-five. This was a good race, the winner, who was always handy, drew away at tlio distance, and won comfortably. l''or the Debutante Stakes the field was tlio smallost on rccord. Spica's weight inoludod a 101b. poualty, and it was therefore thought tlurt ho would.

■havo little chance with his stable'mate Hathor (same owner). 'i'Jio latter led into tho straight, but Killorn, who gra/duated from the pony ranks, and rode a good race, wore all opposition down a hundred yards from home, and established record time for the race. Tho Oauliield Stakes provided an interesting tusslo between Mountain Princess, Audacity and Anna Carlovna, whose weight for age imposts worked out: Bst. 131b., Bst: 111b., Bst. 91b. respectively. Mountain Princess scored a brilliant victory, coming through on tho rails at the distance, and won by a neck amid loud cheers. As anticipated the Guineas, in a field of eleven, resolved itsolf into a race between Andelosia, Kildalton, and Eubulus. The winner's disappointing run in tho Sydney Derby did not loso him many friends hero, who regarded liiui on his two-year-old form, the best performer, and' so it proved. Ho had an easy task, and wont to tho front at the turn, and won in a cantor in good time. Details of tho results are as follow: — lOLO WELTER, of 250 sovs. Seven furlongs. Mr. W. Leonard's b. c. Macduff, by Traquair—Columbia, 3yrs., 7st. 71b. ..> 1 Mr. E. J. Watt's Moonbria, 7st. 131b. 2 Mr. H. Whittiugliam's Avance, Bst. alb 3 Twenty-two others started. Avance, Macduff, and Eishon led the field to tho turn, then came -Moonbria, Recall, Posio and Macduff. The last-named led into tho straight and won by two lengths, with three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, lmin. 285 sec. DEBUTANT STAKES, of 1500 sovs. For two-year-olds. Special weights. Four furlongs. Mr. E. E. D. Clarke's b. f. Spica, by The Welkin—Cleis 1 Mr. E. E. D. Clarke's cli. f. Hathor, by The Welkin—Capo Hatteras 2 Mr. >S. A. Rawdon's b. o. Blague, by Bobadil —Circle 3 Also started: Wormwood, Fidelito, Newberry, Crown Steel, Orilla, Float, Super Fleece, Selfhelp, Cibber, Settledown. Hathor led round the turn from Newberry, Spica, and Blague. Spica took charge at tho distance and won by half a length, with two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 4£JJsec. CAULFIELD STAKES, of 1300 sovs. Weight-for-ago. One mile, and a furlong. Mr. J. Mawbey's blk. m. Mountain ■ Princess, by Hymettius—Princess Beatrice, 3yrs 1 Messrs. Clarke Bros.' ch. c. Audacity, by Metlon—Sagacity, 4yrs. 2 lur. E. A. Connolly's b. f. Anna Carlovna, by Soult—Czarevna, 4yrs 3 Also started: Wassail, Broadsword, and Willow Green. The last-named led to the back where ho was two lengths from Mountain Princess, Anna Carlovna, Broadsword, and Audacity. Three furlongs from homo Wassail, Broadsword, and Willow Green led tho field. Wassail led round tho turn from Willow Green. Audacity, Mountain Prinoess, and Anna Carlovna. The Princess led into tho straight from Willow Green. At tho finish Audacily was i challenging the Princess, but the latter! won by a neck; two lengths botween second and third. Time, lmin. 56Jseo. RINGWOOD STEEPLECHASE, of 250 sovs. About two miles. Mr. T. Powell's b. g. Jack Windsor, by Windsor —Persuasion, aged, 12st. lib 1 Mr. G. Coleman's Comus, lOst. 181b. 2 Mr. F. Gibson's Dunloe, lOst. 111b. .. 3 Also started: Pladda, Noogah, Aulic, and Leopardstown. Jack Windsor led all tho way, and won by half a length, with threo lengths between second and thirdf Time, 3min. 55Jsec. CAULFIELD GUINEAS, of 2000 sovs. For three-year-olds. One mile. Messrs. A. D. Murphy and 31. Sheldon's br. c. Andelosia, by Fortunatus—Diffidence 1 Mr. J. N. M'Arthur's b. c. Kidalton, by Wallace—Kiss in tho Ring ... ' 2 Mr. J. Widdis'B ch. c. Eubulus, by Prudent King—Carpoo Roti ... 3 Also started: Alaltravers, Allensford, Maltage, Singlestick, Rameses, Kingsburgh, Quail - Burn, Scotch Malt. Kidalton was first off, and led to the far turn from Andelosia, Maltravors, Singlestick, and Eubulus. Maltravors led after the half-mile. Kidalton and Andelosia were together, with Scotch Malt, Singlestick, lMaltage, and Kingburgh close up. Andelosia then went to tho front and coming round tho turn led from Kidalton, Singlestick, Eubulus, Scotch Malt, and won easily by a length with three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 42£ sec. TOOIIAK HANDICAP, of 1300 sovs. Ono mile. Mr. A. B. Cooper's ch. c. Valido, by Veles —Slaveaway, 4yrs., Bst. sio 1 Mintstone, 7st. lib .'. 2 Flaith, 7st. 131b 3 Also started: Ireland, Aleconner, Ptah, Tho Lintio,Avonwort, Greek Fire, Pock-o'-Maut, Indiscreet, Yeiieda, Goldfin Goblot, and Field General. Valido took charge after the furlong and was never headed. After the halfmile l'eck-o'-Maut was second, then Field General, Ireland, Aleconner, Greek Fire, Flaith, Indiscreet, Yencda, and Avonwort. Round the turn Ireland ran into third place, followed by Aleconner, Flaitli, Yeiieda, and Mintstone. Flaith ran into second place at the distance, and Valido won by three lengths, with a length botween second and third. Time, lmin. 40Jsec.