RACING NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 November 1922, Page 1

RACING NEWS.

MELBOURNE CUP. AVON BY KING INGODA. AUSTKALIAN AND N.Z. CABI.K ABSOCXATIO- - AIELBOURNE. Nov 7. Light showers, with alternating sunshine, was experienced at Flemington to-day. There was a large attendance, including the Governor-General, the State Governor, and several New Zealanders. The going was fair. The Melbourne Cup resulted:— King Ingoda, (A. AAilson 7.1) 1 The Cypher, (O’Sulivan) 6.12 2 Mufti/ (Straker) 7.9 3 There were thirty-two starters. Alter a delay the field spread light across the course. When they were despatched Furious, A'acnmuuda, Even Song, Whittier and Rivoli were the 'leaders. As the course proper was reached Yncamunda assumed command.

setting the pace and piloting the field along and out of the straight. Along the back stretch Sinbad the Sailor, Master Vibrator,'' Molyneaux and The Cypher were in the leading division, with Yacamunda still pacemaker from Whittier. King Ingoda and R.ivoli were at that stage some' distance back. Approaching the bridge .Yacamunda cried enough, and Basella took up the running, while Tlio- Cypher was making a forward move. Rearing the home turn Tahgalooma, Who was Ivinw fourth, proclaimed himself, hut his effort was short lived.'" Molyneaux led into the straight, with The Cypher, King Ingoda and Mufti closing up rapidly. The Cypher's name was called as the prospective winner at the distance, but King Tngodn. promptly joined issue, and a magnificent struggle ensued. Ridden vigorously the two fought for the lead for a furlong. Amid roars, in the end King Ingoda had the advantage, winning by half a neck from The Cypher, who was two lengths and a half in front of Mufti. Sister Olive was fourth, with Even Song. Purser. Partoo, Heir Apparent, Wirnway, The Rover, Basella, Liberty Loan, and Molyneaux next. Furious was a bad last. Time 3.28.}. Double Bezique fell and broke his fetlock, and was destroyed, Polynesian and Stare also fell, and the rider M. McLaughlin sustained a splintered collarbone. Adamant was scratched at 12.32 for the Cup. King Tngoda on The outside, put in a great run from the half mile and won narrowly from The Cypher, who ran a great race. Mufti was a moderate third and just beat Sister Olive. The first-ihalf-mile was done in 51 'i secs., the next four furlongs in 53secs.. the succeeding four in 52secs., and the last four in olsecs. The last six furlongs were done in I.l6}secs. The winner is owned by Messrs Dubois, a Central Australian pastoralist, and Bennett, a Adelaide lawyer. Scobie is the trainer. He had previously won with Clean Sweep. Alan Wilson, the rider, stated lie had a. good run, but covered more ground than anything else in the race.

OTHER RESULTS. Cup Hurdles.—Ecarte 1, Kutabul 2. Kiidennis 3. Won by a length and a half. Time 3.47*. ■Railway High Weight Handicap.— Wcdah 1. Waranton 2, St Speed 3. Won by a head. Time 1.15. November Nursery.—-Valrona 1, Flimsy 2, Mitta 3. Won by a length and a half. Time 1.5. Steeplechase.—lrish Rufus 1. Brand Fleet 2. Sir Prim 3. Won by four lengths. Time 4.6}. Van Yean takes.—Dometruis 1. Clillilale 2. Gilrav 3. Won by half a neck. Time 1.39*. ‘