NEW ZEALAND CUP MEETING

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 39, 10 November 1919, Page 6

NEW ZEALAND CUP MEETING

1 A VICTORY FOR VAGABOND INAH WINS STEWARDS' HANDICAP WELCOME STAKES TO MOORFOWL By Telegraph-Special Correspondent. Christchurch, November 8. As wa3 anticipated the crowd at Riccarton to-day proved all too big, and during the afternoon some thousands of pounds were shut out of the machine. The events got behind time, and tho last race was run forty-five minutes after the advertised: time of starling. The weather was perfect and the going good. The totalizator ha.no.led compared with .&18.02G 10s. on tht snmo day last year. The running of Gay Lad in'the Cup was inquired into, but no action was taken. Biorneborg was inken out of the Hurdles, leaving six runuers. The top-weight carried nearly' ,£2OOO on tho machine, while- Hrliuis also had over four figures. Jack Svmons and Austin led for a mile, when ICohu took charge. Shortly afterwards the favourite ran up to him, and wis first into the straight. Hylans ioined him at the last fence, but jumped badly, and the favourite ran in an easy winner. • Hylnns just beat Kohu, and then came Jack gymons. Sonnino jumped very badly. There was heavy speculation on tho Spring Mate, • several of the runners being well supported. Bonetter was the n«tuni favourite, but a, bad passage spoilt her chance. Rose Wreath was first awav. but she was pulled in behind, and Motuihi led Bonnie Heather, Braid, Seasprite, an« Fleotham into the straight, with Rose Wreath handy. Bonnie Heather took charge two furlongs from home, but Rose Wreath soon joined him, and the pair fought out a gruelling finish, victory going to the filly by a head. Bonelter came from a long way back and cot third place, and- was followed by Nishtraider, Motuihi, and Royal Exchange* Some Kid was a good favourite for tne Linwood ■ Handicap, Early Dawn being ; pecono: choice. After Balefire had broken | the tunes a coupio of limes a fair start' was effected. Early Dnwn eoon look charge, and led Eight Bolls and Flight Commander into the straight. Hie leader maintained her position, and won well by a couple of lengths from Eight Bells. Bombproof finished fast in third place, arid tlien came Plight Commander, Starlike. and Prodigal. Tho biir event was next, antf Volo, who was withdrawn at noon, wns tho only defection when the field came into tho birdcage. All eyes were trimmed for Gav Lad. but he was not produced until the field was ready to go out. He looked very well, and is a stylish thoroughbred, but he seemed a trifle on the big siflo. Of (he others, Kilmoon appeared not readv. and was a trifle sore. Mascot, Vagabond, Nobleman, and Kilnish were all that could be desired on the score of condition. Heathercote was fretting a bit, and Rose Pink was sore. There was a very big pool on the machine, with Gay Lad favourite, Vagabond. Nobleman, and Kilrtish also carrying big money. The start was a good one. all but Sweet Tipperary going off well. Bv the time the stantf was readied Binsham was showing the way from Eleus. Kilmoon. and Starland, with tho favourite one? in the rear. Down the back the favourite was getting a bad run. and was pushed back to last place, with Vacabond. Sfa-icot, end Heathercote just in front of him. At the seven furloiurs, BiiiKham and Eleus were in charge with Kilmoon, Kilrugh, and Nobleman handv. anil the others well up. Rouudine the boncV, Vagabond moved up. us did the favourite. Battle Song took chareo at the half-mile, and he led into the straight, where the favourite came fast, and took second place alongside of Kilnish. <U tho distance Vagabond headed the favourite, and he came on, and won most ronifortohly from Baitlp Sonsr, who was ridden right out to beat Heathercote mid Mascot, who finished together with the latter going very fast. Kilnish was next, then came the favourite, and Eleus, with the others finishinz at intervals. The fnvonnt* pulled up remarkably veil, and better handled he would have been closer up, but. it. is hard to see how ho would have beaten Vacabond, who won with ease, and was eased up several lengths from the post. The winner is ownetf by Mr. IC. S. Williams, in whose colours he has won ecveral good handicaps. He was ridden a perfect race by B. Deelcy, and his condition reflected great credit on his trainer. J. H. Jefferd. Tho Welcome Stakes was next. La Paix and Saima were' the withdrawale, and speculation was confined to the Clifford: bracket, with Humbug second choice. They ran'in the positions indicated on the machine, but supporters of tho favourite were fortunate, as Humbus got badly left, and then met with interference, eventually being beaten by a le-mrth. Moorfowl was early in charge, and she led throughout. Over the last furlong the Gisborne-owncd horse fairly flew, but the favourite .held her advantage to the post. Right and Left was a neck way, and then came Winter Wind and Fabrinade. There was a big fieltf in the Appentices' Handicap," and Steepholm was made favourite, with Sans Souci also well backed. Eimont Park took charge when the barrier went, up, and led all the way. Arch Salute and Barley Rigs were always prominent, and they filled the places, with the favourite-fourth. All started in the Stewards' Handicap, the betting beiig of a wide order, but Onslaught was always favourite. After a false start the field , got off on even terms Inah scon took charge, and led all tho way. Silver Link and Onslaught were next to the leader as they came on to the course proper, but at no etaw did thov look like catching the main, who won easily bv a length, while Onslaught beat Silver Link by a neck. -Then came Croesus. Kipling, and Cerberus. Loval .Arch and Dribble forfeited their engagements i» the Riccarton AVolter Handicap. First Salute was made a cood favourite. Biirrangong showed in front for half a furlong, when Killowen took charge, and letf Royal Stag and tho favourite into the straight. Royal Star took chnnre' at' the distance, and won comfortably from Roynl Stag, who bent the favourite by a head. DETAILED RESULTS. Rj Telecranh—l'rosa Association. SPRING HURDLES, of 300 sots. Two miles. 1 Parnou, list. 91b •. <F. Ellis) 1 3 Hylans, list. Blb 2 2 Kohu, lOst. alb 3 Also started: i Sonnino, 9st. 31b.; 5 Austin, 9.5t.; 6 Jack Symons, 9st. Jack Synious showed the way for a mile, ami then Faraoa and Hylnns moved up. The-pair were on terms entering tho fitriiight, but Paraoa drew out and won comfortably by two lengths, .Kohu being tiyo lengths in front of Jack Synions. Time, 3min. <i9sec. SI J RING PLATE, of 400 sovs. One milo. 5 Hose Wreath, 7.st. 21b. (R. S. Bugby) 1 4, Bonnie Heather, 7at. 71b 2 3 Bonetter, 7st. .lllb 3 Also started: 11 Fleotham, Bst. 21b.; 10 Braid, 7st. lllb.; 2 Nightmidcr, 7st. 71b.; Seusprito, 7st. 71b.; 6 Rilstaff, 7ft. 71b.; 7 Motuihi, 7st. 71b.; 8 Mustard Pot, 7iit. 71b.; U Link Up, 7st. 2.b. ; 12 Makepeace, 7st. 21I».; 13 Hoyal Exchange, 7et. 21b.; 9 Tiirlrix, 7st. 21b. Tortrix wns left altogether, and Link Up was slow to begin. Bonnie Heather, Huso Wroiitli, and Moluilii made tho running in turn, with Braid close up. In the straight Bonnie J leather took charge, but Rose Wreath challenged, and in a stirring linish won by a ncek. Bonetter was four lengths away third, with Nightniklcr ;i head nwny fourth. Time, liiiin. 40 2-ssec. IJXWOOD HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. I Seven furlongs. 2 Early Dawn, Sst. ».b (R, Reed) 1 i E : glit Bells, 7st, 81b 2 3 Bombproof, 7st. llib 3 Also started: 5 Flight Commander, Set. 01b • 10'Fninsco, Bst. 'lib.; 1 Some KidH 31b.; 7 Star-like, Sat. .'lib.; 15 War lorin, Sst. '21b.; 0 Spyglass, 7st. 13.b.; B Prodigal, 7st. 131b.; 13 All Serene, 7st. 101b ■ 8 Calaiiria, 7st. 91b,; 11 Rangi •Aroho, 7sfc. 51b.; Iβ Balefire, 7st.j Rais-

) sot, 7st.; 12 Larissa, 7st,; 17 Onlooker, 7st. Early Bawu, Eight Belts, Flight Commander, and Starlikc was the order to the distance, where- Flight Commander I compounded, and the first-named went on to win ■ by two lengths froan Bight Bells, who was a length in front of Bombproof. Flight Cnmimimler was fcurtli. Time, lmin. 28 l-ssec. NEW ZEALAND CUP, of 2030 sovs.' Two in i lei. 3 Vagabond, by Martian-Gipsy Maid, 7st 131b (B. Deeley) 1 8 Battle Song, 7st. .'lib (D. Cotton) 2 7 Heathercote, 7st. »:b (G. Young) 3 9 Kilmoon, Bat. Gib 0 5 Mascot, Bst. 61b 0 2 Nobleman, 7st. 131b 0 l.Kilrush, 7st. 131b 0 1 Gay Lad, 7st. 121b « 0 E-oso Pink, 7st. 91b 0 10 Hurry Up, 7st. slb 0 12 Eleus, 7st. 311) " '', ii Biiigham, Cst. Sib » [ » 13 Sweet TippenuT. Gst. 81b 0 , 11 Starland, Cst. Tib 0 The start was delayed by tho vagaries . of Sweet Tipperary, who, when the bar- ' rier went up, lost several lengths. BingI ham, Elous, Kilmoon, Starland, and Nobleman was the loading division passing \ the stand, but at Cutts's Kilnish was in third place. At the mile past Gay Lad dropped back last, and five furlongs from homo Battle Song.was showing tho way . to Kilmoon, Kilrush, and Mascot. Turnt ing into tho straight, Kilmonn, Battle . Song, Kilrush, Nobleman, and Heatheri cote wore in the van, with Gay Lad com- ,' ing, fast. The last-named was dpne with ■1 at the distance, and Vagabond rattled •I up to win by nearly two lengths from s Batrle Song. Heathorcoto was a neck i away third, with Mascot alongside him, i- the'favourite being sixth. Time, 3min. !l I 23 2-ssec. o i The stewards held , an inquiry into H. I Young's handling of Gay Lid, and after 0 ' heiiring evidence came to the conclusion s J that the horse was injudiciously and txule j ly Iran died. [j PREVIOUS WINNERS. 1 AVinners of the New Zealand Cup since - 190!) are as under:— Year. Horse. Sire. Time. n 19C9 ... Lady Lucy Seatou llelaval 3.28 3-5 , 1910 ... Bridge The Posbible ... 3.25 1911 .. Vice-Admiral Multiform 3.28 3-5 > 1912... Jlidnight Sun Multiform 3.271-5 ■ 1913 ... Sinajins bt. Anibroae ... 3.26 4-5 . 1914 ... tWarstep Martian 3.30 2-5 { 1914 ... tlndigo 'Mystification... 3.30 2-5 i 1915 ... Tan&ihou St. Ambrose ... 3.30 1916 ... Ardenvhor aiartian 3.251-5 • 1917 ... Jlonetaus MaVtian 3.251-5 1918 ... Sasanof Mart-lan 3.2? 4-6 e fDead heat. * j WELCOME STAKES, of 1000 eovs. 1 1 Four furlongs. ; i 1 Moorfowl, Bst (G. Young) 1 I 2 Humbug, Bst. slb 2 I 3 Right amlXeft, Sst. slb 3 , Also started: 7/Fabrinade, Bst. 51b.; (i | l\ Strategy, Sat. stb.j 1 Winter Wind, Bst. i slb. (coupled with the winner); i Mantua, ; Sst.; 8 Nope, Sst.; 5 Sunny Corner, Sst. , ' Moorfowl was the quickest to begin, and a was r.over headed, , , winning by threc-quar-l. ters of a length from Humbug, who fiu--5 ished very fast, and cut out Right and r Left for second money. Sunny Corner 1 wns close up fourth. Time, iS l-ssee. APPRENTICES' HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. ,Ono mile. ? i Egmwit Park, 7st. 71b. ... (F. Cook) 1 1 3 Arch Saluto, 7st. 71b 2 ;. 5 Barley Rigs, 7st. 121b 3 i Also started: 6 Indus, 7st; 121b.; 1 Sans e Souci, 7st. la'.b.; 2 Steepholm, 7st. 121b.; s 10 Missouri, 7st. 91b.; 7 Strayshot, 7st. '. 71b.; 8 Lovelock, 7st, 71b.; 9 St. Winnow, - 7st.j 12 Amariintli, 7st.; 11 Juliana, 7st.j - 13 Barrage, 7st. Eginont Park weiit to the front from i the 'barrier and gave nothing eleo a F chance, winning easily by three lengths - from Arch Salute, who wa9 two lengths i ahead of Barley Rigs. Time, lmin. -12 0 l-5.?0e. B STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 1500 sovs. 1 Six furlongs. • 9 Inali, 7st. 91b /. 'A. Ree<l) 1 e 1 Onslaught, "st. 121b. ... ffl. Young) 2 " i 14 Silver Link, 9st. 21b. (A. J. M'Flinn) 3 0; . Also started: 2 Desert Gold, 9st. lllb.; ™ I il Croesus, Sst. (lib.; 8 Waimatao, Bst. 81b.; j " j 10 Punka, Sst. 8lb.; fi Michaela, Bst. Gib.; ?j 5 Kilbroitan, Bst. .T. 1).; 3 Bon Spec, 7ft. i 121b. , 7 Mniohn, 7st. till).; IS Demos, 7st. °: 91b.- 12 Kipling, 7st. Slb.j 17 Meleo, 6st. f i 131b.; 18 Mortham, "st, 31b.; 1G Astinome, ' 7sr 31b.; 19 Ermine. 7st. 31b.; 4 Bracken- • field, Gst. 1311).; 13 Cerberus, Gst. Kb. '' I Inah was- first away, nncl was never 1 afterwards tiroubled, winning nicely by i a length.and a half. Silver Link was ' a neck away third, with Croesus close up '■: fourth. Time, lmin. 12 2-ssec. ] I RTCCARTON WELTER HANDICAP, of I 400 sovs. Nino furlongs. r ' 2 Royal Star, Bst. 12ll>. ... (F. C. Porter) 1 , ! i Royal Stag, 9st. 51b 2 e i 1 First Sa-'ute. fist. slb. 3 ■ i Also started: 5 Koro, lOst. Gib.; 7 Kilajlow. 10st. 21b.; 11 War Dancer, Oat. lib.: ■. 2 CVverock, Bst.i 101b. (coupled with tho s winner); 3 Burrangong, Rst. 91b.; 9 John s Barleycorn, Bst. 71b.; 8 Sedd-el-Bahr,, B=t. 1 J 'lib.: 6 C/eiishine. Sst. 31b.; 10 Hiero, Rst. s i Killowen quickly supplanted Burranffon« in the lead, but in the straight i Royal Stag went to the front, only to i, be 'passed by Royal Star, who won by half - a length, First Snlut" being a similar tlis-■ ' timce away third. Time, lmin. 55sec. f TO-DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. h Acceptances for to-day are:— < ' MIDDLETON HURDLES, of 200 sovs. ; One mile and three-quarters. I st. lb. St. lb. ~ Biornoborg .. 10 13 Jack Symons 9 5 '. Kohu 1« 12 Sea Blue 9 0 s San Selwstian 10 9 r CRITERION HANDICAP, of 700 sovs. Seven furlones. '" Punka 8 9 Eleus "' 5 0 Croesus 8 5 Miss Mimic... 7 l> ;_ Michaela 8 i Kipling 7 i e Karo 8 3 Demos 1 4 '• Tigritiya 8 1 'Astinome 7 0 l " Maioha 711 Mustard Pot 6 7 e Killowen 7 9 Sweet TipperDribble ~ 7 5 ary G 7 t IBAVELL HANDICAP, of 300 soys. r Four furlongs, n st. lb, st. lb. d Sunuv Corner 713 Listening Post 7 i t Wake 713 Strolitzia ....'.. 7 4 n Samovar 7 9 Cantabilo 7 2 e Smoke 7 9 Shamrock 7 2 o Mantua 7 I Tropical 7 0 it La Paix 7 i Glenlake 612 0 METROPOLITAN 'HANDICAP, of 1250 sovs. One mile and a half. 1 st. lb. " , st.lb. a Afterglow 9 1 Rose Pink .... 7 8 n Mascot 810 Hurry Up .... 7 8 n Kilmoon 8 7 Elcus 7 5 0 Kilrush 8 i Bonnie Hear Heathereote .. 8 2. ther 7 5 n Battle Song .. 713 Falstaff 7 1 t Royal Star ... 7 9 ASHLEY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile, st. lb, st. lb. Fleetham 9 5 Fabisco 8 1 Peasprite 9 3 Red Pool .;.... 7 12 First Salute... 8 13 Arch Salute... 7 11 1 Acquittal 812 Barley ltigs..: 711 2 Egmont Park 8 G Calauria ■. 7 7 3 Orange Bit- Lovelock .'. 7 2 5 ters 8 5 Silenus, 7 0 Red Signal ... 8 4 Rippingill 7 0 a Tortrix 8 v Trickery 7 0 ll EPSOM HIGH-AVEIGHT HANDICAP, 0 of 400 sovs. One mile. 1 st.lb. st.lb. * Meleo 9 9 Brackenfield . 8 i Seasprito 811 John BarleyAlmoner 8 10 com 8 2 1 Cnverook 810 Glcnsbine 8 0 2 Mac Duff 8 8 Biiigham 8 0 ~ Burrangong ..8 7 Hiero 8 fl „ First Salute... 8 7 Achillcdes 8 0 " Sedd-01-Bahr 8 i■■ \ JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. ;, Five furlongs. !, fit. 11). St. lb. 9 Amythas 8 7 Humbug 710 Mi.« Mimic... 8 2 Ritht and k Prodigal 8 0. Left Gil N.Z. DERBY, of 1500 sovs. One mile and. a half, ll st. 11). St. lb. ,1 Lucid •• 810 llovnl Stng ... 810 -. Uossini 810 Shirlaii'i 810 ll Fiilsliiff 810 AffectaCon ... 8 Ift 5 lloluilii 810 Printcmps 810 810 Rose Wreath 8 5