THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2928, 14 November 1916, Page 9

THE TURF

THE MELBOURNE CUP RACE, By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright Sydney, November 13. The "Herald" says the attendance at Fleniington on Cup Day, though large, wa3 nothing compared with the last few years. Describing the race, it says that once the field was fairly settled down Prince Bardolph took up the running. Sunbary was at the head of the field as they flashed past tho judge's bog, only to drop back again as Prince Bardolph. resumed his,place. He remained prominent till rounding the turn, where Prince Bardolph, tiring, beat a retreat. Lucky Escape, Sasanof, Stageland, and Shepherd King swung into tho straight on very even term-? Ere the distance was reached, Sasanof- shot out, and passed that point clear from the favourite, while St. Spasa, as they turned for home, was just in his woke, and Lingle, coming very fast inside the distance. There was nothing in it but Sasanof, who scored easily from Shepherd King. Evidently his curb hock did not affect the running of Sasanof, who finished in grand style, and received a hearty ovation on returning to the weighing enclosure. Shepherd King ran like a good horse, but could not pace it with the light-weighted New Zealander when called upon to finish.

The "Daily Telegraph" says young Foley,- on Sasanof, dashed to the front two furlongs from home. Shepherd. King set sail in pursuit, but the New iiealander was too good for him, and won easily. A striking feature of the Cup was the quiet way the success of Sasanof was received by the general public. Generally the Cup winner gets an outburst of cheering, but it was not so in this case. It i 6 also singular that two lame ducks should run first and second. No doubt some people resented the announcement that Sasanof pulled up laime the previous Saturday, but, reasonably they cannot blame Mr. Stead. It is a fact that Sa6anof waa lame beyond all doubt. It is equally clear he. made a rapid and good recovery. Mr. ) Stead, interviewed, says, be does not think any three-year-old ever stood such a preparation as was given Sasanof in July at Hawkosbury. Evor 6inco then he had been in constant training, and had done nothing but go. ahead from that day to this. Mr. Stead stated that he gave Foley no instructions for the Cup. He leaves for New Zealand on the 23rd inst., taking all his horses. M. Hobbs, Sasanof's trainer, thought the win was a handsome one. Sasanof was rather a delicate horse, but was easily trained. He threatened to develop a curb on Wednesday last, but got all right, and was in good: form for the Cup. Foley said he had a bump on Wolaroi after they had gone one and a half furlongs, but after that a clear run. He felt all the time that he had a very good chance. His only fears were Shepherd King and Wolaroi.

FEILDING HANDICAPS. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr. J. E. ; Henrys for. the Fcildinj: Jockey Club's' Meeting on November 29 :— FLYING STAKES HANDICAP, of 250 6ovs. Six furlongs.—Multiplication, 9st.; Astor, Bst. 01b.; Interlude, Bst." 81b.; Tree Lucerne, Bst. lib.; Husbfnan, Bst.; Ohiwai, 7st. 131b.; Lady Black, 7st. 121b.; Goldstr'eam, 7st. 111b.; Veto, Bst. 91b.; Lady Middleton, 7st. 91b.; Tino Atua, 7et. 91b.; Botanist, 7st. 91b.; Dribble, 7st. 81b.; Moutoa Queen, 7st. 71b.; Princess Moutoa, 7st. 71b.; Gayciuim, 7st. 61b.; Jean Laddo, 7st. Sib.; Menelaus, 7st. 31b.; Elation, 7st. 31b.; Lord Lupin, 7st. 21b.; Tressida, Get. 131b.; Brambletye, Gst 121b,; Powder fox, Gst. 71b.; Need, 6st. 71b.; Mystified, 6st. 71b.; Gold Bearing 6st. 71b. ST. ANDREW'S HANDICAP,' of 300 sovs One milo and a half.-Rewi Poto, fet. lib.; Depredation, Bst. 101b.; Square Deal, Bst. 101b.; Hinaldo, Bst. 61b.; Orleans, Bst. 51b.; Multiply, Sat. 51b.; Adjutant, Bst. 51b.; Maniaroa, Bst. 41b.; Mmilu, Bst. lib.; Tangihou, Bst.; Sir Solo, 7st. 131b.; Lady Louisa, 7st. 91b.; Rangitero, Ist 81b.; Bon Keve, 7st. 81b. Montana, 7st. 71b.; Want, 7st. 71b.; Atuatovo, 7st. 61b.; Devotion, Tat. 51b.: Master Moutoa, 7st. 31b.; Batana, 7st.; Rumania, 7st.; Seddel Eahr, 6st. 131bBrouk Delaval, 6st 131b.; Merry Gain, t»t. 121b.; Dispatch Carrier, Gst. 111b.; Boss Pink, 6st. 101b.; Silcnus, Cst. 71b. SPEING HURDLES HANDICAP, of 200 sow. About tvvo miles—Tararu Jack, list.; Bon Rove, lOst. 91b.; Vladian, lOst. 8 b.; Marton, lOst. 81b.; Sir Donald, 9st. ,91b.; Glenorchy, 9st.; Tauira, 9st. WAITUNA' HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. One mile and a half—Jem, list, lib.; Record, lOst. 131b.; Arlington, lOst. 131b.; Austin, lOst. 101b.,Combustion, lOst. 91b.; The Golfer, lOst. 31b.; Surtax, 9st. 131b.; Portland Lady, 9st. 131b.; Captain Miro, 9st. 111b.; Nic<* mar, 9st. 91b.; Conziska, 9st. 81b.; Delage, 9st. 01b.; Doods, 9st. 51b.; -Rurapai, 9st. 21b.; Janitor, 9st. 21b.; Strategist, 9st. 21b.; Mania Park, 9st. 21b.; Happy Jack, 9st. 21b.; Prince Delaware, 9st.; Mount Victoria, 9st.; St. Keil, 9s't; Te, Whetumarama, 9st.; Crystal Star, 9st.; CoDfusion, 9st.; Sarid, 9st. KIWITEA WELTER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.' Ono mile and 54 yards.—Orleans, 9st. 91b.; Master Lupin, 9st. 91b.; 'Montana, 9st. 51b.; George, 9st. lib.; .Crawford, • 9st,; Marsinah, Bst. 13)b.; Atuatoro, Bst. 121b.; Seddel Bahr, Bst. 111b.; .Client, Bst. 101b.'; Ratana, Bst. 91b.; LadyAtuai, Bst. Gib.; Rumania,Bst. 51b.; Martial Air, Bst. 41b.; Dispatch Carrier, Bst. 31b.; Gavance, Bst. 31b.; Ladfiy, Bst; 21o.; Los Angelos, Bst. 21b.; San Sebastian, Bst.; Dotroit, Bst.

ITTZROY HACK HANDICAP, of 125 bovs. Seven furlongs.—Zola, ilst.; Collo, Bst. lllb.; St. Omer, Bst. 91b.; Bowa Rowa, Bst. 51b.; Splendidus, Bst. 41b.; Antwerp, Bst. 31b.; Pnrao, Bst. lib.; Lady Frisco, Bst. lib.; Carillon, Bst. lib.; Mmnition, Bst.; Mahzpltov, 7st. 101b.; Analogue. 7st. 101b.; Discussion, 7st. 91b.; Alces, 76t. 91b.; Merry Andrew, 7st. 81b.; Sir Fisher, 7st. 81b.; Vladineau, 7st. Blb.;Hopeite, 7st. 81b.; Shiek, 7st. 81b.; Camp Guard, 7st. 71b.; Mascot, 7st. 21b.; Multanc, Vet. 21b.; Poheke, 7st. 21b.; Crown Imperial, fist 131b.; ' Spy Glass, Cst. 131b.; Lady Edith, Cst. 131b.; Namur, 6st. lllb.; Hastie, Cst. lllb.; Qniiw's Post, Cst. 101b.; Black Lake, fist. 101b.; Prince Paul, Cst. 101b.; Sir Musketry, 6st- 91b.