SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 229, 2 November 1909, Page 3

SPORTING.

THE VIUTOIUIAN DERBY. PRESS COMMENTS. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, November 1. The Herald describing the Victoria Derby says: " Lord Foote jumped away at the start, Going like the wind bo drew further and further away, and at the bridge was well ahead of everything. Hackers began to think they I bail staked their money 011 the wrong 1 branch of the Sir Foote family, llou- | ever, when the abattoirs were reached I the meteoric leader began to come back to the field. By the time the straight was entered there was no doubt Prince Foote would win, for he was 011 even terms with the leader. As he entered the straight, Lord Mote, Danilo, and Prince Foote were together, but in the race for tho post the favorite showed what a speedy aniiuul he is by striking out apparently without an effort and winning by half a dozen lengths'. For second place there was one of the best finishes of the day. Lord Foote and Danilo came thundering down after the winner neck aud neck. As they raced the excitement was intense;.the crowd forgot to cheer the ivinner in its anxiety to see who got second place. It was just like another race, and when Danilo just managed to beat his opponent by a head, bis victory was greeted with more cheers than the favorite."

The Sydney Daily Telegraph says: "So well did Lord Foote carry out hia" instructions to force the pace that before going three furlongs lie was leading by fifteen lengths. Prince Foote did not have too good a run to the home turn, ' but once he entered the straight he finished like a lion, going perhaps faster at the finish than at any other stage. An important race was never perhaps won in a more attractive style. The finish for the second plafe was particularly interesting. Lord Foote and Danilo raced level over the last furlong, Danilo catching the judge's eye in the last stride."

FLEMINGTON ITEMS. Flemington, November 1. Alawa did a mile in lmin. 48sec. } and Trafalgar a mile in lmin. 49sec. Eric and Didus did a half mile in 45sec., Pen; dil half a mile in 52sec., Trelo and Vouni the same, Lord Nolan half a mile in 53sec., Knox a mile in lmh. 50sec., Kooringa and King's Cross the same. Post Town, Blue Book and Danilo did strong work. Mushka ran a mile in lmin. 4!) sec. Mala is an unlikely starter. Received November 1, 0.35 p.m. Melbourne, November 1. The acceptors for the Oaks are: Arizona Filly, Vivacious, Lady San, livpi&y. THE MELBOURNE CUP. (By "Moturoa.") To-day is Melbourne Cup day! There is something in the expression which nerves all Australasians, whether sportil'gly inclined or otherwise. To-day will be run the richest 6take in Australia and New Zealand—the old-established Melbourne Cup. In the good old days, before sportsmen were classed as criminals und Tattersall's consultations were allowed f»ee fling, it was the habit of co;o uials to send over "a few shillings" for a chance in the Cup sweep. Men wfao at ether times never gave betting a thought dived their hands into their hippocket and drew forth their gold regularly once a year to back their fancy in the big Flemington j-ace. But we have fallen on evil days. Betting and consultations are things to be abhorred. The Cup alone stands solidly. Thio.e who do not enjoy horte-raeing will hardly rob us of that! They will not allo>v us to bet as we please, or to have our "flutter" in '-Tatt's," but they haven't the effrontery to rob us of our Melbourne Cup—not yet!

To-day's Cup has drawn a final pay; ment of thirty-six horses, of which number Maoriland claims three—Artillcru', Delaware and Idyll—as natives of outsell, But for the Victorian race cla;hitg with our own New Zealand Cup, k is certain that God's Own Land would claim more representatives across tiie Tasman to-dav—but of that 110 matter! At latest advices from the other sido that tried stayer Trafalgar held the honorable position of first favorilv. Alawa, I'emlil. ami Prince Foote have iitanv friend*, and on Caiillield Cup form Blue Hook and Artillerie mini claim supporters. At Randwick, Trafalgar performed brilliantly, but whether list lii> will stop him to-day or not remains to be seen. Alawa was responsible for a slashing gallop when he gathered in the Eclipse Stakes, otic mile and three furlongs, in 2inin — a record for C'atilfield. Prince Koote was in most demand at llie beginning of tile season, but after 'his Cauilield failure the threr-venr-old reeeded in the belling. It has been stated that Prince Knote was not used to the left-handed going, and nearly ran oil' the course at the iionie 'bend. He may do better at I'lemington.

Of the New Zealanders engaged, Delaware, the sovoti-year-old son of Svatini Dclaval and Ntepfeldt, con trued tlm nice last year, and with fist Dili in the sadd'e tinishi-d u creditable third. Artillerie was votei! a moral for the Caulfield Cop last month, lmt was one of the iinlor'.unate ones in the race, getting a had 11111 and losing several lengths liv swerving out at the home bend. Sim finished very fast j\i»t outside a place. and her thance, though not a very rosy One, appears within and well within the hounds of.possibility. Artillerie did noth'n«f very startling in New Zealand, hut has won a few good races across the Tasinan. and is reckoned well in il with Bst. Idyll has run prominently in the earlier stages of several distance handicaps, but has yet to prove his ability to both go fast am! stay. Needless to'say, the result will he eagerly awaited by those who are not fortunate enough to '«(• at Flemitigton to-dn.v, and should a New Zealand J lired horse succeed in landing the prize, as did Carbine in 1890 and Apologue in 1007, the enthusiasm will be intense May the best horse win.

The following are the final acceptors lor the Melbourne Clip Handicap, a sweepstake of 30 sovs each, with 5000 sovs added: two miles:—Hymun 0.4, (Wawu 9.3 Trafalgar 9.1, Lord'Nolan 9.1. Post Town 8.10, i'endil 8.111, Blue Hook 8.10, King's Cross 8.3, The Shifter 8.2, Nushka 8.1, Erie 8.0, Kyeadgerie 8.0, Ungarie ,8 0, Artillerie 8.0. Flavinius 7.13, Kooringa 7.13, Gaby 7.0, Pharos 7.0, Prince Footc 7.0, Crdftnn 7.7, Flavel 7.7, Alala 7.fi, Knox 7.5, Carl Dour 7.i. Didus 7.1, Burston 0.13, Delaware fi.1,% Footpad (U3, Danilo 11.13, Trelo Vomii 0.11, I'iuly San 0.11, Aberdeen o.», Manana 6.9, Idyll 0.7, Sir Edwin (1.7, Diabolo fi.7. [A ruble message from Melbourne states that Ilyinan, Mana, Crofton, Lady Sun, Mala, and Flavinius have been scratched.]

WAVEIiI.KY ACCEPTANCES. (Special to News.) Waverley, Last Night. Plying Handicap.—Cleniora 0.0, Mulga Bill 8.13, Captain Hell 8.5, Shannon Lass 8.5, Notorious 8.3, Tc Waharoa 7.12, Te Roti 7.12, Timothy 7.12, lied Wing 7.0, Dervish 7.0, Kaiwaka 7.3, Nukuhau 7.2, Pauline 7.0, Ambergris 7.0, Solemn 7.0. Hurdles.—.Stayboy 11.2, Regulation 10.!), Hatlcy 10.il, Taupo 0.0, Chase Mali 9.3, Moose 0.2, Anemone 0.2. St. Lavender 0.2, Rocket 9.0, Lochguard 9.0. Cup.—Goodwin Park 8.3, Mallet 8.2, Notorious 8.0, Bismarck 8.0, Starboard 7.10, Maidi 7.0. Guiding Step 7.0, Koran 7.2, Tam Glen 7.2. Prince of Wales Handicap.—Clemora 5.12, Shannon Starboard 7.12, lied Wing 7.8, Dervish 7.5, lligliden 7.5, Kaiwaka 7.2, Nukuhau 7.1, Queen's Scarf 7.0, Ambergris 7.0, i Cauldron 7.0, Silva 7.0. { Moumahaki Stakes.—Mallet 0.0, Bismarck 8.12, Midian S.B, Timothy 8.0, Koran 7.11, Tam Glen 7.11, Marshal 7.7, St. Lavender 7.7, Silva 7.7. Wilson Stakes.—Debonaire, St. Taira, Utiku, Apollinaris, Overtime, Captain, Bay and White, Tewharoa, Spontaneous, Sedgemoor, Bowbells, l'raueer, Saltpetre, Slipawav, St. Venton, Clompelt, Waiari, Tepuia, Emblem, Taulmra, Bay Paul, Mulga Bill, St. Kildare, llinekorangi. Jackson Stakes.—Debonaire, St. Taira, Apollinaris, Overtime, Captain, Spontancous, Sedgemoor, Scarlet Woman, Sinaway, Waiari, Bay Paul, St. Kildare. Morton Menjorial —lllawipra, Queen's Scurf, Guiding Step, Silva. Locliguard, Bluegum, Handsome, Maiili, Isushinia, Marshal, Golden Glow, Mniutoa, Golden Loop, Patrolus, Nukuhau.