THE MELBOURNE CUP.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2381, 3 November 1880, Page 3

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

Few races have created greater excitement than the Melbourne Cup race which came off yesterday afternoon. For the last day or two Grand Flaneur was undoubtedly the favorite, his triumph, as winner of the Derby on Saturday last, having assigned him a foremost place in the betting lists. Progress was also a favorite with many. The faith reposed in Mata for several weeks seriously declined. Grand Flaneur is a three-year-old colt by Yattondon, out of First Lady, and owned by Mr W. A. Long. In addition to his recent performances he won the Normanby Stakes, 5 furlongs, at the V.R.C. Meeting on New Year’s day, carrying Bst 101 b. Time —1 min. secs. Progress is by Angler, out of Coquette, and has been a favorite since he carried off the Geelong Cup a few months ago. The third horse, Lord Burghlcy, liashad a successful career on the turf. Wo append a list of the winners of the Melbourne Cup up to the present ;

Wo arc indebted to the “ Lyttelton Times” for the following- detailed account of the Cup race : The events previous to the Cup were not of an interesting character, but as the great race approached the excitement became intense, The chief favorites were Progrsss and Grand Flaneur ; then came Lord Ihirghlcy and Mata, liesides these, Richmond, Napper Tandy and Auckland were much fancied, but the ring- had laid so heavily on the favorites that the betting was almost paralvsed. Mata since his arrival has been greatly fancied, and would have been the worst winner for the ring, for lie carried no less than E 70,000 of jmblic money. After the preliminary canter, in which Crand Flaneur, Lord liurghlev, and Progress were most admired” 22 horses took up their positions for the Cup. Mr W. A. Long's b c Grand Flaneur, Gyrs, list 101 b •• •• •• Mr W. Branch’s b c Progress, ost 71b .. 2 Mr F. ILL. Eossi’s br c Lord Burghlcy, syrs, 7st 51b .. . • • • • • j? Mr J. - White’s b h Chester, syrs, list (hb 0 Mr T. .Jones’ br h Woodlands, Gyrs, Bst 0 Mr E. Jcllctt’s br h Bosworth, oyrs, Bst 81b •• ;• 0 gir T. Elder’s br h Barnwell, Gyrs, Bst 71b •• ;; 0 Mr J. "White’s b b Martmdalc, Gyrs, Bst 71b •; •• U Mr E. 11. Yallance's b g Mala, Gyrs, Bst 121 b .. • • • • • • • • t> Mr W. Pile's ch c hirst Water, -lyrs, Bst lib ; • • ■ 0 Mr C. L. Macdonald's h g banter, aged, 7st 131 b . ■ • • • • •; 0 Mr E. Jellett’s hr h Richmond, aged, 7st 121 b •• g; 0 Mr T. Jordan’s h in Embry, lyrs, <st Mb , •; 0 Mr J. Mayo’s ch h Sccunaus, oyrs. 7st 71b • • 0 Mr W. H. Kent’s br h Napper landy, syrs, 7st lib .. • • •; • • 0 jlr J. Whittingbauvs b h liivcrton, syrs, 7st •• 0 Mr J. E. Saville’s br h The W andermg Jew, lyrs, 7sf • • • • • • ® 3\fr J. Mayo’s ch h Elastic, lyis, list IGlb 0 Mr E. "Warn’s b h Auckland, Gyrs, Gst 51b • ,» .. .. .. 0 Mr W, Pile’s b or br colt Rothschild, Gyrs, Gst lib ® Mr E. Howie’s b c Lothair, Gyrs, Gst .. u Mr J. H. Hill’s br c Totalisator, Gyis, sst bib 0 A start was effected punctually by Mr Watson. Mata went off with the lead, accompanied by Chester, Secundus, and Auckland. P.osworth, Martindale, and liichmond were the last three to get away. Coming into the straight Napper Tandy showed in the front, followed by Progress, Auckland, Lothair, Woodlands, Totalisator and Grand Flaneur. Passing the stand Totalisator took the lead, Lothair, Secundus. Progress, Auckland, Woodlands, and Riverton following m the order mimed ; Lord Burghlcy, Bosworth and Richmond being last. At the river turn Totalisator was half a length in advance of Lothair, who was well clear of Chester, Progress and Auckland in order ; Secundus dropping last, behind Riverton, Totalisator, NappcrTandy and Lothair. Near the bridge Riverton shot to the front,followed by Totalisator Napper Tandy, Lothair, Grand Flaneur, Woodlands, Mata, Chester, Martmdalc, Auckland, Rivalry, Richmond, Secundus, Banter, as named, Darriwell absolutely tailing off. At the bridge Napper Tandy was in front, closely attended by Progress and Riverton, the three all of a heap, with Auckland conspicuous at the head of the rest; then came Chester, Martindalc, and Lord Burghlcy. Near the abbatoirs Mata came up outside Grand Flaneur, Progress, and Lord Burghlcy-—all looking dangerous. Filtering the straight the last named was leading, with "Progress and Grand Flaneur close up, followed by Auckland, Richmond, Chester, Mata, Riverton, Martindalc, and Wandering Jew; Rivalry and Secundus being the two last. Coming home Grand Flaneur went to the front about two hundred yards from the winning post, and came in an easy winner by a length from Progress, who heat Lord Bnrgldey by half a length. The others came in in the following order Lothair, Richmond, Chester, Auckland, Martindalc, Mala, Rivciton, Wandering Jew, Rivalry, Totalisator, First Water, Napper Tandy, Secundus, Rothechikl, Woodlands, Elastic, Banter, Bosworth ; Darriwell • absolutely last. Time—drain 3-i-fsee. Betting —4 to 1 agstjProgress, 5 to 1 agst Grand Flaneur, Lord Eurghley,.aud Mata 12 to 1 agst Richmond, Napper Taucty, and Auckland. Grand Flaneur was ridden by Hales, who also rode him for the Derby ; Progress by St Albans, Lord Burglily by Pigott, and Mata by Clifford. There was tremendous cheering over the result. The time was very good, bnt three seconds longer than last year’s. The ring is heavily hit, us the winner

was backed for a good many doubles, but not so much as if Mata, Progress, or Lord Burghlcy had won. Grand Flaneur has never yet been beaten.

Your. Xumc. Weight. Time. 18G1 Archer st. lb. 1) 7 3.52 1802 Archer 10 2 3.47 1803 Danker 5 4 3.44 1804 Lantern 0 3 3.52 1805 Toryboy ... 7 0 3.44 1800 The Darb ... 0 11 3.43 1807 T. Whil'llcr 8 11 3.31) 1808 Glencoe ... 1) 1 3.42 1800 Warrior 8 10 3.40 1870 Xi ruble foot 0 3 3.37 1871 The I’eari ... 7 3 3.3D 1872 The Quack 7 10 3.31) 187;! Don Juan ... 0 12 3.3(i 1874 Haricot 0 7 3.374 1875 Wollomai ... 7 8 3.38 1870 Driseis 0 4 3.30-f 1877 Chester 0 12 3.33.1 3 35J 3.30 : ; 3.34 : {- 1878 Cabnnia 8 2 1871) Darriwell ... 7 4 1880 Gnd Flaneur 0 10