MELBOURNE CUP.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1898, 5 November 1913, Page 5

MELBOURNE CUP.

A SURPRISE;

POSJNATUS LEADS ALL THE WAY.

RECORD ATTENDANCE;

DETAILS OF THE RACING

By ToleffMiph—Press Association—CoDjffdelit (Reo. November 4, 11.20 p.m.) Melbourne, November 4. Although n keen, biting, westerly wind, with showers of hail and rain must have kept crowds of people away, the grandstand at Flemington did not contain an empty seat at eleven o'clock. By two o'clock the extensive accommodation waa badly overtaxed, and many wero unable to do any business in the betting ring. The shilling admission flat charge was imposed for the first time in the history of tlio meeting, but did not affect the crowd, and the Cup was witnessed by the biggest multitude ever seen on Flemington, probably exceeding 150,000. The Governor-General (Lord Donnian) discarded his motor, and drove to the course in the State carriage, with outriders and a military guard. Nearly 300 police, were required for I duty. Soven o'clook in the evening saw hundreds of people still waiting for trains. Altogether, it was the biggest Cup day on record. The big race was neither' so meritorious in performance nor so exciting as many of its predecessors. Tho slow Vaco heat some of tho best horses. Posinatus, which was only sent over from Sydney as a second thought, head* ed the field for the whole distance. For a moment only it appeared that Be» love would catch the leader, and onco, when rounding the turn, Sea Prince's supporters proclaimed him the winner, hut a fow more strides sottled their doubts. Amidst a 1 roar from_ the flat, Shanahan, last yeat's Cup winner, got his horse away, and riding him right out, landed the .big prize. Although Posinatus was fancied .by the stable, many Sydney sportsman considered his form in tho Craven Plate misleading, and gavo him no chance. His rider said that for the first- mile Posinatus noarl.v pulled his arms off, and, tired of holding ,him back, ho settled down to ride him when Sea Pfinco challenged. M'Lachlan, tho rider of Beragoon, said that the slow pace had killed him. Killorn said that ho had every chance, but Sea Princo was not good enough. . Tho other racing calls for little comment, except to commend Bullawarra, who Tan a groat race under a heavy woight. He is undoubtedly the finest jumper in Australia. Details of tho racing arc as follow MELBOURNE CUP, a handicap sweepstakes of 30 sovs. each, With 8000 sovs.' added, and a trophy valued at 150 sovs. Second horse to receive 1600 sovs,, and tho third 800 sovs. out of tho stake. Two miles. Mr. J. Chambers's b. g. Posinatuß, by Fortunatus—Whakatika, 7st. (lib. overweight) ... (Shanahan) 1 Mr, B. Allen's b, m. Belove, by Haut Brion—Adoration, Cat. 131b. (lib. overweight) (Townsend) 2 Mr. A. G. AVluio's br. o. Ulva's Isle, by Positano'—Diploma, 6st. 71b. (lib. overweight) (Cullinan) 8 Also started: Cagou, including 101b, penalty, Bst. 131b. j (Jnclo Sam, Bst. 71b. j Harpist, Bst. 81b,; Aurifor, Bst 61b. j Mountain Princess, Bst. lib.; Wassail, 7st, 121b.; Sanskrit, 7st. 91b.; Radnor, 7st. 81b.: Anna Carlovna, 7st. BR>,; Embracer, 7st. 81b.; Beragoon, 7st. 61b.;. Sea Prince, 7st. 51b.; Limolight, including 101b. penalty, 7st; 51b.; Urosska, including 71b. penalty, 7st. 41b.; Sir Vivo, 6st. 131b.; Golden Shore, 6st. 101b.; Gold Gift, Gs-t. 101b.; King Pharaoh, Gat. 91b;; Gludnyn, 6st. 71b. ;'Effervescence, fist, 71b, After settling down, Posinatus went to the front, and led past the stand from Gladwyn, Sea Prince, Belove, Embracer, Ulva's Islo, Cagou, Sir Vivo, Aurifer, Golden Shore, Unci© Sam, and Limelight (last). Belove ran into second place at tho bridge, from Embracer, Ulva s Isle, Cagou,, Beragoon, Harpist, and Mountain Princess. Posinatus, going very strong, led past the .abattoirs by two lengths from Sea Prince., Belove, Cagotj, and Ulva's Isle. In tho last division were Mountain Princess, • Uncle Bam, Limelight, and Crosska (laBt), Posinatus led into the straight from Sea Prince, Mountain Princess, Sir Vive, Belove, and Limelight, who> had come up very fast, Embracer, Aurifer, and Ulva's Isle. At the distance the positions were Posinatus, Sea Princo, ]3elove, Mountain Princess, and Sir Vive. Sea Prince then weakened, and gavo place to Belovo. Posinatus won well, by three-quarters of a length. One length and a half separated Belovo and Ulva's Isle. Sea Prince was fourth, Beragoon fifth, and then came Wassail, Mountain Princess, Sir Vive, Uncle Sam, and Golden Shore last. Time, 3min, 31seo. ENCOURAGE STAKES, a sweepstakes cf 6 sovs. eaoh with 500 sovs. added ; second horso to receive 120 sovs. and tho third 80 sovs out of tho stake. For that have never been placed first, second, or third in any race. Weights—colts, 7st. 101b.; fillies and geldings, 7st. 51b. Five furlongs. Mr. W. Kelso's! br. c. Mount Mostyn, by Mountain King—Alice Mostyn, 7st. 101b 1 Mr. S'. A. Rawdon's ch. c. Hayston, by Earlston —Velox, 7st. 101b. 2 Mr. G. Russell's b. c. Bay Malt, by ' Malster —Litymea, 7st. 10lb. ... 3 Sixteen started. Bay Malt led after four furlongs from Don Solvo. J fount Mostyn came on at the distance," and was challenged by Hayston. Won by half a neck, with half a length between first and second. Time, lmin. 4soc. RAILWAY HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP j a sweepstake of 6 sovs, each, with 500 sovs. added ; second horse to receive 100 sovs. and ths third 50 sovs. out of tho stake, Loweist handicap weight, . Bst. Six furlongs. Mr. J. T. Fielder's br. g. North Woodleigh, by Rico —Nitoucho .. 1 Mr. A. E. Cochran's b.' o. Poetical, by Melton —Social 2 Mr. H. A. Currie's br, b. Mala, by Malster —La Frasrn 3 Weights not cabled. Seventeen started, Lord Walla, North Woodlcigli, Field General, Carnell, ami Larelle were prominent for three furlongs. St. Bees led for another furlong from Woodleigh, who took cliargo (it the distance. Won by a length, with tlireo lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 17} sec. CUP HURDLE RACE, a handicap sweepstake of 3 sovs each, with 500 sovs. added, Second horso to receive 100 sovs and tho third 50 sovs out of tho stake. Two miles. Mr. N. Falkiner's b. g. Bullawarra, by Sir Simon —Nocrite, 12st. 7ib .:. i

Mr. 11. 6. Coonan's b. g. King's Ransom, by Penance—Bandit Queen, 9st. 81b 2 Sir. J: E. Croxford's bile. g. Tho Majestic Nut, by Majestic—Filbert, Ost. 111b 3 Nino others started. Common King,

Marten and Hypo led. Common King fell going out into tho straight after tlio first lot of hurdles. Marton led round tho back by four lengths from King's Ransom, Bullawarra, and Tho Majestic Nut. Bullawarra went to tho front when entering the straight and won by a neck, with four lengths between seoond stud third. Time, 3min.

CUP STEEPLECHASE. A handicap

swecpstako of 3 bo vs. each, 1 forfeit, with 600 sovs. added; socond harso to receive 100 sovb., and tlio third 60 bovs. out of the stake. "Winner of any handioap stooploohase, after declaration, of weights, to carry 71b. extra. About two miles. Mr. L. Hawthorn's br. £. Dunloe, by Security—Kate Kearney, list, ' 1 Mr. Olive Reynolds's br. g. Myall Jack, by Spendthrift—Extravagance, 9st. Gib 2 Mr. H. J. Cameron's b. g. Glenmore,' by Captain Webb—Somnus mare, 12st. 21b : 3 Ten startod. Statistician fell at tho last jump in front of the stand. Myall Jack led out of tho straight from Glenmore and Pinpross. Dunloo, Glenmore, and Myall Jack jumped the last fence together, then Dunloo and Myall Jack led up tho straight. Dunloo maintained the lead. Won by half a .length, with a length and a half between second and third. Time, 4min. lQseo. NOVEMBER NURSERY. A handicap sweepstake of 6 sovs. each, 1 forfeit, with 600 sovs added; second liorso to receive 100 30vs., and tho third 50 sovs. out of the stake. For two-year-olds. Winner of any handicap flat race, after declaration of weights, to carry 71b. extra. Five furlongs and a half. Messrs. J. Rogers's and P. Rivera's b, or br. f. Carlita, by Charle'magne II —Qotironne, 7st. 181b. 1 Mr. M. Niall's br. c. Maharajah, by Positano—lndian Queen, Bst. 51b. 2 Mr. S. A. Rawdon's b. f. Sanctity, by Earlston—-Lady San, gst. 111b. 8 Ten Btarted. Crucis hopped off from Carlita with Maharajah and- Sanctity on tho outside, and took chargo round the turn. Carlita agaii). headed the field at tho distance and won. by two lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, Imin. 9iseo. YAN YEAN STAKES. A' handicap sweepstake of 6 sovs. each, 1 forfeit, with 500 sovs. added; Becond. hope to receivo 100 sovs., and the third 60 sovs.' out of tho stake. Winner of any handicap flat race, after declaration of Weights, to carry 71b. extra. • One mile. Mr. R. M. Hawker's b. or br, m. Tadanga, by ' Pistol—Cardinal ' nn4 Black, Bst. 71b 1 Mr. W." T. Nowlan's b. g. King Mostyn, by Mountain King—'Alico Mostyn, 6st. lllb. 2 Mr. J. G. Robertson's br. g. Avonwort, by Malstor—Mario Corelli, 7st. 21b g Fourteen startod. Peek o' Maut and Kurrakai led for four furlongs. Cap- ; tain. Whito then took charge and led into the .straight from Nyan, King Most.yn, anil Tadanga. The last-named challenged at the distance and gained the verdict by a head. Four lengths separated second and third. Time," Imin, 41seo.

METROPOLITAN TROTTINC CLUB ACCEPTANCES.

(Sir Te!*srrfti>li.—Prcoa AcsoclaUoiJ Ghrlstcliurc'n, November 4. The following acceptances liavo been received for tho Now Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Spring Meeting:— NKW ZEALAND CUP, of 2000 sovs. , Two miles.—King Cole, scr.; Emmetine, 2sec.; Danver, 2seo.; Huon, 2seo.; Ecc&nti'io, 2aec,; Bright, 4seo.; Rcd- ! child, 4.50 C.; Albert H., 4seo.; Quincey, sseo.; Abesrfeldy, 6aeo.; Calm, Gsec.; Adonis,i 6seo.; Be.llia, Usee.; Little Tib, I Gsec.; Lord DilLon, 6seo.; Mandarine, , Gsec.; Lord Heathcote, Gsec.; Medallion, , Gsec.; Stop It, Gsec.: Kavenschild, Gseo,; , Gold Bell. Psec.; Glendaloiigh. 6sSo. ' ; SPRING HANDICAP, or 150 'seivs. . One milo and a half.—Tea Treo,'2se6'.; i Monsoon, 2soc.; Bomnoro, 4sec.; Moksu, 1 4scc.; Lignite, 6seo.; Ophelia, 7sec.; i Belyicf, 7sec.: Faction, 7seo.: Starch , Haro, Bsec.; Savana, gsec.: Whispering ! Lad, Bsec.; Mayflower, Bsec.; Iliroki, , lOseo.; Armamenter, lOsec.; MaoriwOod, 1 lOscc.; Dolly Wood, lOsec.; King William, lOsec.; Admiration, lOseo,; Wicklio, lOseo,; Ivory Bells, lOsec. ' EMPIRE HANDICAP, of 175 sovb. t Two miles—Brooklyn, ecr.; Win Soon, 1 4sec.; Editli A, 4sec.; Bonification, . osec.; CliikTsdato, fiseo.;. Brown Bell, sseo.; Vermont, Gsec.: Proud Girl, J Gseo.; Con Caesar, usee.; Baron . Fraiiz, Gsec.; Bright Alice, 6seo.; Cameos, 9sec.; George Hard, 9sec. j ' Lady Eattoo, 9,sec.; Quiney Maid, flseo. j ' Merry Child, 9seo»; Dalwhinnie, 9sec.; ' Our Aggio, Osec.; Huon Drift, 9s<io:j Bonista, 9seo. | ' MIDBLETON HANDICAP (in harnees), of 200 bovs, for uiihopplad trotters only. Two miles.—Afbortoriouß, scr.; Verai, 2seo.: Betel Nut, 2.5e0.; 3 Bcsalio, 2see.; Wild Tree, 4seo.; Graibr wood, 7600,; Kelso. 7eeo.; Treasure j Seeker, 7sec.; Adventuress, 7sec. j Brookbeli, Thcc. j Little Stranger, lOseo.; Te Kuiti, IQsee.; Monsoon, lOsec.; Mahomet. lOseo.; . Welfaro, -lOsec.; Michael Galindo, 12see.; Mystic, a 12sec. ; Miss Vivian, 12see.; Vigorous, . Msec.

ST. ALBANS HANDICAP (in saddle), of 170 6ovß. One milo,—Barai.v guie, scr.; Frances, 2see.;.Miss Florrio 0., 2seo.; Kalgoorlio, Ssec.; Millwood, Ssec.; Grampian, Ssec.; Hegina Bell, 4sec.; First Alarm, 4seo.; Cute, 4 sec.; Centrewood, Ssec.; Awiol, ssee.; Franz Josef, Ssec.; Royal Vesta, ssec.; Vermont, Gsec.; Harold Minto, Gsec.; Rosemary, Gsec.

, PROVINCIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 350 sots. Ono milo and a quarter.—King Cole, &or. j Havoc, BOr.: Adonis, 4seo,; Lady Sybil, ssee. J Bell Metal,' Csec.; Jingle, sspc. ; ,Giaiiella, flseo.; Wilkio, Gsec.; Princess Louise, 6sec.; GloTidalougli, Gseo.; Stop It, Gsec. HAGLEY HANDICAP (in harness), of 170 sovs. One milo. —Lord Heathcote, scr,; Vi'bon, lsee. j Ruby S., Iseo.; Mui'icata, lsee,; Derringcott-o, lsee.; Wild Victor, lsee.; Ladv Child, 2sdc.; First Alarm, 2see.; Cute, 2seo.; Onawa Child, 2sec.; Beldon, 2sec.; Truth, 2soc.; Rolf Bolderwood, Ss-co. j May Dillon, Ssec.; Royal Vesta, 3sec.; Bonne L., 4see.; Rema Rosa, 4soc.; WerarOa, 4tsec,; Rosemary, 4seo.; Sylvie, 4500.; Harold Minto, 4see.; Ard Caini, 4seo. EMPIRE HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Two miles.—Link, 6cr.; Franzalena, 2-sec.; Radiant Morn, ssee.; Regina Bell. sseo.; Bright Alice, Ssec.; General Wylie, Bseo.; Bold Maid, 9sec.; Lady Rattoo, 9sec.; 0.1.C., llsoo.; Oceanic, 125c0.; Gortio L., 12sec.; Lady Dovou, 12seo.

MAHLBOROUCH TROTTINQ HANDICAPS. .

(By Telegraph.—l'rc)«« Ascoelattan.l Blenheim, November 4. Handicaps for tlio trotting events at tlio Marlborough R.C. Mooting are;— FIRST HANDICAP TROT. • Olio milo and a Iwl'f.—Erin's Tracy, Bor. i Savannah, Bsec.; Storm Cloud, !)sec.; All Steel, lOsec.; Whirlwind 11, 12seo.'; Welcome Jack. 18sec.; Little Bones, 21 see.; Our Thorpe, 22sce.; 801 l 1., 265e0.; Bracliycomo, 27sec.; Reronga, 27sec-; Takakt, 27«>0.; Camlet, 27sec. SECOND HANDICAP TROT. Two miles.—Erin's Traoy, sor.; All Steel, 14 see.; Ariadno, 16sec.; Rhodesia, 205c0.; Ding Dong, 21 sec.; Koa Dillon, 245e0.; Little Bones, 295e0.; Alton, 29 goo.; Alabama, 31sec.; Thorpe, 345e0.; Rorenga, 38sec.; Braeliyeomo, 38seo.