THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2927, 13 November 1916, Page 6

THE TURF

MELBOURNE CUP < WON BY SASANOF KILBOY SCRATCHED. Br Telegraph-Press Assooiation--Oc l pri'igM. (Rec. November 11, 7 p.m.) Melbourne, November 11. Fine weather favoured tho opening of Cup Day at Flemington, and tlio crowd was equal iu numbers to the best previous years. The dressing and general display did not suffer by the postponement of the races, and the course was taxed to tbe utmost. The running was satisfactory. Sasanof, tho Cup winner, was 'Under the attention of tho veterinary surgeon before the race, and did not do a preliminary gallop. Amata was led to the post, Rain began to fall as the Cup race was finishing, and continued steadily. Results:— CUP HURDLES, of 400 sovs. Two miles—Master Regal, by Regal—Sly Miss, list. 31b., 1; Blind Murphy, 9st. 7Tb., 2; Hobgoblin, lOst. 31b., 3. Six started. Won by two lengths and a half. Time, 3min. 46} sec. RAILWAY HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 500 soys. Six furlongs.— Piatolier, by Pistol—Enigma,' Bst., 1; Hoprig, Bst. 51b., 2; Don Solvo, Bst. 91b., 3. Nineteen started. Hoprig and Don Solvo did most of the running. The winner came through at a fast pace at the distance, winning by three-quarters of a length. 'Time, lmin. 16seo. NOVEMBER NURSERY HANDICAP, of 500 boys. Five furlongs and a half.— Pleasant Moments, 7st. 61b., 1; Modesto, Bst. 41b., 2; Brolly, 7st. 51b., 3. Eighteen started. Percolator was the first to break the line. When the field settled down. Percolator, Modesto, Erastus, Brolly, and Trillion was the order. At the distance Modesto was leading, followed by Brolly, Erastus, and Pleasant Moments. The last-named, well ridden, won by one length and three-quarters. Time, lmin. 10} sec.

MELBOURNE CUP, of 7000 sots. Two miles. Messrs. W. G. Stead's and E. S. Luttrell's br. g. Sasanof, by Martian—Ukraine, 3yrs., 6st. 111b. (Foley) 1 Messrs. J. Widdis and J. Mills's b. h. Shepherd King (imp.), by Mnrtagnon—St. Windeline, 6yrs.. Bst. 31b (Lewis) 2 Mr. T. C. Tait's b. h. St. Spasa (imp.), br St. Amant—Carita, aged, Stet. lib. (Connel) 3 (Winner trained by M. Hobbs.) Also started:—Carlita, 9st. 51b.; Ainata, 9st.; Maroulfus, Bst. 91b.; Prince Bardolph, Bst. 81b.; Quinologist (inc. 101b. pen.), Bst. 81b.; Wallace Isinglass, Bst. 71b.; Wallalo, Bst. 61b.; Green Cap, Bst. 61b.; Aides, Bst. 51b.; Bee, Bst. 31b.; Lingle, 7at. 121b.; The Christian Brother, 7st. 81b.; Torbane, 7st. 41b.; Sunbury, 7st. 61b.; Wolaroi, 7st. 61b.; Honorious, 7st. lib.; Ptami, Est. 131b.; Juan Fernandez, 6st. 111b.; Stageland, 6st. 111b.; Mafioso, 6st. 111b.; Lucky Escape, 6st. 101b. j Eastcourt, 6st. 101b.; Agathon, 6st. 71b.; Orilla, 6st. 71b:; Bridges, 6at. 71b. ;

•Previous Winnera Since 1883. 188-I—ilalua ] 900-Clean Sweep 1885—Slieet Anchor 1901—Revenue 1886—Arsenal 1902-The Victory 1887— Dunlop 1903—Lord Cardigan 1888—Mentor 19to-Acrasia 1889—Bravo 1905—Blue Spec 189ft—Carbine 190G—Poseidon 1891—Malvolio 1907—Apologue 1892—Glenloth 1908—Lord Nolan 1893—Tarcoola 1909—Prince Foote 1894—Patron 1910—Comedy King 1895—Auraria 1911—The Parisian 1896—Newhaven 1912—Piastre 1897—Gaulua 1913—Poslnatus 1898—The Grafter 1914—Kingsburgh 1899—Merriwee 1915—Patrobas Prince Bardolph was away first. Passing the judge's box lie led Agathon and Amata. At the bridge the order was Prince Bardolpfh; Sunbuxy, Agathon, Ainata, Stageland, Mafioso, Shepherd King, Wolaroi, and Eastcourt. Along the oaok the order was Prince Bardolph, Sunbury, Amata, Torbane, Shepherd King, Agathon, Sasanof, Wolaroi, and Green Cap. Sasanof led into the straight from Shepherd King and St. Spasa, and the leaders finished in that order. Sasanof finished two and' a half lengths ahead. Three and a half lengths separated second and third. Time, 3min. 27jsec. linffle finished fourth, and Wolaroi fifth. CUP STEEPLECHASE, of. 400 sovs. About two miles—Rendrock, by Ballestit—Daffodil, list., 1; Booligal, list lib., 2; Flash Bob, 9st„ 3. Twelve started. Booligal led to the last jump. New York was neve* fritnin striking distance, arid finished fifth. Won by one length and a'half. Time 4mm. 13}aec. TAN'YEAN STAKES, of 500 sovs. One mile.—Tringa, by Bobadil-Danaide. 7st. 101b., 1; Aurifier, Bst. 61b.. 2; Andelosia, 9st. lib., 3. Eight started to the turn. Tringa headed the field at the distance, and won by three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin. 42} sec. SASANOF'S WIN. COMMENT. ON THE RACE. (By Telegraph-Press Aesociatdon-CopyrieM (Eec. November 12, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, November 12. Tho Sunday papers comment on Sasanof's Cup win as the easiest on re-

cord. He was nicly placgd, but at the bend, had to run wide to clear the Test of the Sold. He entered the straight first, and thence the issue was never in doubt, the New Zealand horse coining along at case, and increasing tho daylight between himself and the struggling, but hopelessly beaten, favourite, Shepherd King. During tho week disquieting rumours got abroad concerning SasanoPs condition, which caused him to recede in popular favour, but with his luxurious light weight ho was 6imply too good for anything else in tho race, and when ha passed tho post ho looked as if another mile would not have troubled him. Many Cups have been won comfortably, but seldom has the winner succeeded with' more in hand than Sasanof. His jockey, Foley, says that it was his first ride for . Sasanof's present owners. Ho "had a good ride. Ho got bumped after going a furlong, but had a clear run otherwise. He was most airaid of Shepherd King and TVolaroi.' QUEENSLAND CUP (By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright (P.cc. Nov. 12, 5.5 p.m.) Brisbane, November 11. ' The following is the Tesult of the race for the— QUEENSLAND CUP, of 1000 govs. Two miles. Bachelor's Perseo, 9st. 31b 1 Chantlemerle, 9st. 21b 2 Limited, Bst. 131b 3 Fourteen started.. Won by a length. Time, 3min. 28Jsec.