SPORTING.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2674, 1 November 1882, Page 4

SPORTING.

■VICTORIAN RACING CLUB SPP.ING MEETING.

Second Day (Tuesday)

[special to press association.] Received October 31st, 10.50 p.m. MELBOURNE, October 31

The forenoon was overcast and threatening, but no rain fell, and consequently at an°early hour vast crowds of people began to wend their way to Plemington. The Tailway was well supported, but the road -was very extensively patronised hy more than the usual assortment of drags, cabs, carriages, and miscellaneous vehicles. The road had been well watered at .an early hour in the morning, and although a strong southerly wind was blowing the dust was not so bad as might have been anticipated until the course was reached. The arrangements of the railway department for the conveyance of visitors were simply perfect. The first train left Melbourne at 10.30, and they continued running until two o’clock at noon. The grand stand was completely filled with a most fashionable crowd, consisting chiefly of ladies in most elegant toilettes. There were incessant crowds pouring in until shortly bofore the Cup race started, when it was stated that there were at least 80,000 people on the course. The pleasure of the spectators was, however, marred after the first race, as rain commenced to fall and continued steadily until after the Cup race, which was run amidst a heavy downpour. The grand stand and other places where shelter from tho wet could he secured, were of course most inconveniently -crowded, and the crushing rendered it impossible to move about. The lawn was a wilderness, as the ladies were unable to promenade,.and so the Cup day of ISS2 lost one of its most attractive and instructive features. There was a great disappointment amongst the ladies, who were unable to display their triumphs in millinery and dressmaking, and when the weather did at last clear up, it was too Jate to admit of anything like the usual display OH the Cup day. Tho win of Assyrian is a remarkably good one for the bookmakers', as he was -scarcely ever mentioned in the doWP+ es , ' whs only backed straight out for a very moderate amount. Had Sweet "William the ring would have been completely broken. The I'aee was tt splendid 0110, and the Gsoitemellt while the race was being run was intense. Tho following are the results : [bebtee’s telegrams.] Maiden Plate, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 200 added. For three years old and upwards. Weight for auo. ■ One mile and a half. Sir W. Branch’s b c Belmont, by King

of the Bing—ldalia, 3 yrs 1 Mr D. S. Wallace’s l> c Calma, 3 yrs, by Yattondon —London Pride 2 Hon. J. White’s ch c Gostwych, 3 yrs ... 3 Eight horses started. The betting at post was 6 to 1 on Belmont, who was the favorite. He won in a walk. Time, 2min 44 l-sth sec.

Mailway Stakes, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 100 added. For three years old and upwards. 'Weight for age. Winner of any race (not a handicap) of the value of 100 sovs to carry 71h extra ; of two or more such races, 141 b extra. One milo and a quarter.

Mr S. Miiier’s hr c Boolka, by Glorious— Bridget, 3 yrs 1 Mr J. Beek’s b c Colstoun, 3 yrs 2 Mt J. Whittingham’s b h Larpent, 6 yrs 3 Six horses started, and Boolka won easily. Time, 2min 131 sec. Kensington Stakes —A sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 200 added. For 2 yrs old —colts, Bst 51b; fillies. Sat; the winner to be sold for 300 sovs. Five

furlongs. (No selling allowances). Mr J. H. Hill’s b f Lady Jervois, by

Emulation—Talkative ... ... ... 1 TMV P. Brennan’s hr c Halifax, by Hawthornden —Modesty 2 Mr W. Branch’s b c Off Color (late • Precious Stone), by King Cole—The Gem ... ... 3 There were sixteen starters. Time, 1 min 6£sec. ([special to press association.] Melbourne Cup—A handicap sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, 10 ft, or 5 only if declared to the secretary of the V.E.C., A.J.C., or S.A.J.C., before 4 p.m. on Monday, 7th August, with 500 added. The handicap weight of the winner of the A.J.C. or Y.E.C. Derby to be not less than 6st 121 b, and the winner of any handicap race of the value of 100 sovs after the declaration of the weights to carry 31b extra; of any such race of the value of 200 sovs, 51b extra; of any such race of the value of 500 sovs, 71b extra. Penalties not accumulative. The second horse to receive 200 sovs and the third 100 sovs out of the stake. Two miles. Mr J. E. Saville’s hr h The Assyrian, 4 yrs, by Countryman—Tinfinder, 7st 101 b 1 Mr T. Ileiby’s ch h Stookwell, 4 yrs, by St. Albans—Edeila, 7st 51b 2 Mr E. De Mestre’s br h Gudarz, 4 yrs, by Yattendon —Luna, 7st 71b ... ... 3 Mr F. F. Dakin’s- br h Darebin, 4 yrs, 9st 91b .’. ... 0 Mr J. Crozier, jun’s, g h Savanaka, aged ,’Bst 91b 0 Mr J. Crozier, jun’s, ch h First Water, G yrs, Bst Gib ... ... ‘ ... 0 Mr W. E. Hall’s br h Cunnamulla, 4 yrs, by Maribyrnong—Jessamine, Bst 21b . . 0 Mr F. Wentworth’s b h The Drummer, 4 yrs, Sst 11b... ... ... ... ... 0 Mr E. Weeks’ b h Pollio, 6 yrs, 7st 131 b 0 Mr J. White’s b or br c Segenhoe, 3 yrs, by Maribyrnong—The Fawn, 7st 121 b 0 Mr E. De Mestre’s br h Sweet William, 4 yrs, 7st 111 b ... ... ... ... 0 Mr H. James’ b h Santa Claus, 4 yrs, 7st 71b 0 ■Captain Eossi’s br h Lord Lisgar, 5 yrs, 7st 71b 0 Mr C. Wilson's ch h Odd Trick, aged, 7st 71b 0 Mr P. J. McAlister’s b f Jessie, 3 yrs, by Kelpie—Parachute, 7st 61b ... ... 0 Mr E. Weeks’ ch h Sting, 4 yrs, by Grandmaster —Queen Bee, 7st 51b ... 0 Mr E. De Mestre’s b c Sylvanus, 3 yrs, Gst 131 b, 0 Mr W. H. Gray’s b h Flying Jib, 4 yrs, Gst 0 Mr W. Branch’s b c Mistaken, 3 yrs, Gst 61b, by Dante—Q .E .D 0 Mr S. G. Cook’s b c Anglesey. 3 yrs, Gst slb, by Hawthorndon —Algeria... ... 0 Mr J. A. Lang’s ch e King of the Vale, 3 yrs, Gst 41b, by King of the Eing—

Amethyst ... ... ... 0 Mr T. M. Jordan’s br c Standard Bearer, 3 yrs, Gst 41b, -by Tregeagle—Signet ... 0 Mr B. M. Osborne’s br f Brunette, 3 0 yrs, Gst 21b, by Maribyrnong—Jessamine Mr W. Branch’s b c Little Jack, 3 yrs, 6st 11b, by King Cole —Charade ... 0 Betting—Sweet William was a strong favorite at 5 to 2, Mistaken 5 to 1, Little Jack 8 to 1, Odd Trick 100 to 8, Stookwell 100 to 7, Sting 100 to 6, and the same about King of the Vale ; Darebin and the Assyrian, Savanaka, Cunamulla, and SylTanus, were 100 to 5, and the others from JOO to 2 to 100 to 4.

The start was an excellent one. Mistaken went off with a slight lead, and held it for a few yards, Santa Claus and Pollio being in close attendance, but before the turn was reached Flying Jib rushed to the front, and held the lead fbr a few moments, when Stoekwell came up and assumed command, and went at a rattling pace -quite clear of the x-uefc. Sweet William, Gudarz, Sylvanus following, and after an interval, Segenhoe, Mistaken, Odd Trick and Jessie, the balance of the field beingclose behind, with Lord Burghley bringing up the rear. When passing the Grand Stand on the first time round Stoekwell led by a length, followed by Plying Jib, Gudarz, Sweet William, and Sylvanus, with Jessie, Santa Claus, Mistaken, and Segenhoe next, followed by Lord Lisgar and Pollio, with Lord Burghley still last. At the end of the first half mile Little Jack, who up to that time had been running with the ruck, began to make play, and soon took up the fifth position, passing Mistaken, who had the outside running, but was sixth at the bridge, where Stoekwell was still leading and forcing the running. Flying Jib was second for some time, but Gudarz, who was third, put on a, spurt and took second position, Flyin g Jib showing signs of distress when at the back of the course, where the Tasmanian representative was still leading, and going very strong, with Gudarz - second, and Mistaken third, followed by Plying Jib, Sweet William, Odd Trick, and Little Jack, all well together. Some four lengths behind came Darobin, The Assyrian, Segenhoe, and Cunnamulla side by side, and Sting trying conclusions with Lord

Bughley for last place. When going down near the slaughter yards, Mistaken came, up with a rush and took third place, but the pace was too heavy, and he soon dropped back completely beaten. Stock well maintained the lead until the home turn, when The Assyrian 'with a grand rush joined Darebin, Gudarz ami Segenhoe, who were a couple of lengths behind, while prominent amongst the next contingent were; the colors of Sweet V, illiam, Little Jack, Lord Lisgar. At the turn into the straight Mistaken looked like a winner, but The Assyrian rapidly got on terms with him, and passing Darebin, Sweet William and Gudarz, nobly answered the call made on him, and came very fast to the front. Darebin made a splendid but unsuccessful effort to keep piide of place, but after a splendicl finish The Assyrian won by half-a-length from Stockwell, while Gudarz was about the same distance to the rear in the third place. Sweet William fourth, and Darebin a good fifth. The next horses were Segenhoe, Sylvauus, Flying Jib, Pollio and Sting in the order named. Time, 3miu 40sec. The victory of The Assyrian did not seem to greatly meet the favor of the public, who had strongly supported Sweet William, Little Jack, Ciumamulla, and Sting to the very last. The ring, however, gain largely on the Cup, although they have lost ou all the other races of the meeting, so far the favorites in every case winning easily, and being heavily backed. The Assyrian was bred by Mr R. Holland, South Australia, ran four times last season in that colony, winning twice, and was second on the other two occasions. He started first favorite for the Caulfield Cup the other day with only 5 to 1 against him, but owing to being interfered with by Darebin, never showed prominently in the race. The Assyrian pedigree reads as follows :—Got hy the imported Stockwell horse Countryman, out of Tinfinder, by New Warrior (the imported son of Pyrrhus I.) from Deceptive, by Yelvorton (the imported son of Gemma di Vergy) out of Blossom, by the Swede (the imported son of Charles XII., son of Yoltairo) out of Violet, by Gratis (imp) out of Camilla, by Camerton (imp) out of Betty, by Hector (Persian) :

WINNERS OP THE MELBOURNE CUP. Two miles.

* Including 21b over. + Including 31b penalty.

[redtee’s telegrams.]

The Darling Stakes, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 100 added. For threo-year-olds and upwards. Weight for age. One mile and a half. The winner to be sold for 200 sovs. If to be sold for 100 sovs, allowed 71b. Mr W. C. Branch’s br c Essex (j£100).

3 yrs ... ... 1 Mr J. Simson’s bl c Sinking Fund, 3 yrs 2 Mr J. G. Eeid’s ch h Tamworth, 4 yrs ... 3 Five started. Essex won in a canter. The Tan Tean Stakes, a handicap sweepstakes of 3 sovs each, Ift, with 100 added; for three-year-olds and upwards. One mile. Mr T. Eeilly’s bl c Bagot, 3 yrs 1 Mr S. Mahon’s cch Colewort, 3 yrs ... 2 Mr J. E. Cowell’s g m Verdure, 5 yrs ... 3 Nineteen started, and Bagot won by a length. Time, Imin 45sec. THE C.J.C. MEETING, The weights for the following handicaps were published last night as under:— free handicap. st lb st lb Sir Modred ... 9 2 Siesta ... 7 9 Natator ... 9 0 Blue Jacket ... 7 8 Betrayer ... 9 0 On Dit ... 7 7 Salvage ... 9 0 Poet ... 7 7 Lady Emma... 812 Iris ... 7 7 Tasman ... 8 7 Leos ... 7 6 King Quail ... 8 6 Leonato ... 7 6 Nautilus ... 8 5 1 Bayard ... 7 6 Emir Bey ... 8 3 Statesman ... 7 6 Bundoora ... 8 3 The Jilt ... 7 4 Hilda ... 8 2 Whitbateh ... 7 3 Envy Filly ... 8 0 Minerva ... 7 3 Matakau ... 8 0 Legerdemain 7 0 Amulet ... 8 O Aurora ... 7 0 Welcome Jack 712 Gitana ... 7 0 Cheviot ... 7 12 The Curate ... 610 V anguard ... 710 Eebecca ... 610 Turquoise ... 710 If So ... GlO Murat ... 7 10. Gold Dust ... 6 5 Nonsense ... 7 9 RICCARTON WELTER HANDICAP. st lb stlb Natator ... 11 7 Aurora ... 9 5 Nautilus ... 10 C Gitana ... 8 0 Bundoora ... 10 0 Whitbateh ... 712 Matakau ... 10 0 Blue Jacket ... 7 12 Iris ... 9 12 Eebecca ... 7 7 Murat ... 9 10 If So ... 7 7 Leos ... 910 Gold Dust ... 7 7 Leonato ... 9 10 TRAINING NOTES. On Tuesday morning Cutts, as usual, was the first at work. Sir Modred alone was sent twice round at three parts speed, moving fairly well. Matakau, also alone, went once fast; Aurora followed suit, as also did Water Nymph, the latter particularly moving in good form. Lady Emma was sent twice with the rugs oh, Gitana joining in the second round. Legerdemain and Matanaka did only walking exercise. Eay commenced by sending Natator and Cheviot round once slow. Vanguard, in company with Salvage, went once round fairly fast. Oudeis, Barnaby, Pair Agnes colt. On Dit, and Iris all did fast work of throe-quarters of a mile. Tasman, in company with Emir Boy, was sent twice, the last round fast. Agent and Neptune were sent twice round slow, with sweaters on, and Contossa followed for one round at a fair pace. King Quail walked. Blue Jacket was sent once round, being joined by the Bribery colt at the half-mile post, and finished fast. Poet was sent twice round, and Minerva and Jilt did some useful work. . Lunn’s team later on were put through some useful work. NOETH CANTEEBUEY EACES. The settling for these races takes plaes at Eoberts’ Junction Hotel, Eangiora, this evening.

Year, f Owner. Winner. 1 Age. '.£? £ Time. yr r.t. lb. m. s. 1861 Do Mcstre Archer 6 y 7 3 52 1862 De Mestre Archer 6 10 2 3 47 18631 Harper Banker 3 5 4 3 41 1864 H. Fisher Lantern 3 6 3 3 52 1865 Marshall Toryboy a 7 0 3 44 1866 J. Tait The Barb 3 6 11* 3 43 1867 Do Mestre T. Whiffler 5 8 lit 3 39 186S J. Tait Glencoe 4 9 It 3 42 1869 Saqui Warrior 6 8 10 3 40 1870 W. Craig Nimblefoot a 6 3t 3 37 1871 .1. Tait The Pearl 5 7 3t 3 39 1872 J. Tait The Quack 6 7 10f 3 39 1873 Johnson Don J nan 4 6 13 3 33 1874 Chirnside Haricot 4 6 7t 3 37i 1875 Sharp Woollomai 6 7 8 3 38 1876 J. Wilson Briseis 3 6 4 3 36t 1877 J. White Chester 3 6 12 3 33i 1878 De Mestre Calamia 5 8 2 3 353 1879 Eawlinson Darriwell 5 7 4 3 303 1880 W. A. Long Gd Flaneur 3 6 10 3 341 1881 M'Donnell Zulu 3 5 7 3 32‘ 1882 Saville Assyrian 51 7 10 3 40