The Caulfield Cup

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 104, 23 October 1911, Page 8

The Caulfield Cup

WON i!Y LADY MEDALLIST. A Ok EAT RACE. I V.A.T.C. THIRD DAY. By Cable —Press Association—Copyright. Received "21, (> p.m. Melbourne, October 21. After a cold ami wintry week Clip Day of the V.A.T.C. meeting was favored with bright sunshine. The record attendance promised at, the opening was maintained, for it was certainly the biggest Caulfield Cup crowd remembered. The gubernatorial party included Lord and Lady Denman and the State Governor, both with large parties. Lady Medallist won the Caulfield Cup. The win was very popular. Lady Medallist was always in a good place, and finished well. Results:— OBY HURDLE, of 200 sovs; 5 1 /« furlongs. Bullawarra. 12.1 1 | .Tules. 11.7 2 Bibbenluke, 10.5 3 Five others started. The winner led all the way, and won by three-quarters of a length. Time, P/^min. CIWYX NURSERY, of 650 sovs; 4y., furlongs. Cold llj'ew, -8.4 -1 Cider, 7.11 2 Mindai, 7.1 3 Ten others started. Brew led after getting into stride, and finished two lengths ahead of the second horse, which was separated from the next horse by a length. Time, oosec.

CAULFIELD CUP, of 3000 sovs; V/ s . miles. E. .T. Craven's br m Lady Medallist, by St. Alwyn—Diploma, 8.5 (Harnett) 1 U. Crawford's 1) h Flavian, by Flavins —Posiea. 7.0 (Lambert) 2 1". Morton's cli li Aurofodina, by Flavins—Xereid. 8.7 (Smith) 3 F. Mcrton's b g Didns, bv Positano— Dodo. 0.13 " 4 ' ALSO STARTED. C. Smith's b h Beverage, by Malster— . Wild Rose, 9.1. P. Xolan's br h Britain, by Crafton— Alice, 8.5. : J*. A. Connolly's bk h Jolly Beggar, by Ayr Laddie—Lady Trcnville, 8.3. Moss's b h Sandbath (imp.), by Jllaek .Sand —Tirnova, 7.12. R. W. Clancy's b c Woolerina, by Maltster —Suiore, 7.7. M. J. Carmody's b h Ruffian, by Pistol —Briar Rose, 7.5. A. Wynne's br h Hartfell, by Ayr Laddie—Light Heart, 7.5. W. .1. Day's b m Flava, by Flavius— Xatalina, 7.5. | S. Miller's b g Yarrabar, by Yarrabee I —Crusade, 0.13. 1 "'Arlington's" br h Prince Lack, by [ Lancaster—Moray, G. 13.

P. Phillip's br c Twa Briggs, by Ayr Laddie—Karl, (US. "S. A. Rawdon's" b h Indiscreet, by Positano—Disgrace, 6.11. C. B. Kellow's br e Radiator, by Simmer—Ondine, 6.9. THE RACE. Sandbath was first to break the line from Radiator, Flavian. Hartfell, Didus and Beggar. After a furlong, Twa Briggs took charge and led past the box from Didus, Beverage, Beggar, Hartfell, Lady Medallist and Indiscreet. Radiator nearly fell. Aurofodina was nearly last. Out of the straight Briggs led from Didus, Beverage, Indiscreet and Beggar. Indiscreet ran up into second place at the mile post from Twa Briggs, Beverage, Hartfell, Flavian and Lady Medallist. Indiscreet then took charge from Briggs, Prince Lack, Beverage, Didus, Radiator, Flavian and Lady Medallist. Indiscreet made a hot run along the railway side, Beverage being close up. Then' came Lsidv Medallist, Didus, Aurofodina and Flavian. Hartfell interfered with Lady Medallist, who, however, led round the i turn from Aurofodina, Sandbath making a good run outside, with Flavian handy. Lady Medallist led into the straight from Aurofodina, and finished in that order, Lady Medallist winning by six lengths, three lengths between the next two. Time, 2min 3 ty t sec, equalling last . year's record.

[List year's record was a quarter second poorer.] PREVIOUS WINNERS. Previous winners with their times are as follows: Vrar - „ Time. 1879—Newminster, 8.10 2.45y 2 1880—Tom Kirk, 8.3 2.28 , 4 IkSSl—Blue Ribbon, 7.3 2.30' 1881—Master Avenal, 7.12 2.29% 1882—Little Jack, 6.11 2.41 % 1883 —Calma, 8.2 0 4.2 1884—Blink Bonny, 7.3 2.40'/> 1885—Grace Darling, 7.10 2.40 1886—Ben Bolt, 7.6 2.42 1887 —Oakleigh, 6.9 2.41% 188S—Chicago, 7.4 2.38% ISB9—Boz, 7.9 -2.43 I'B9o—Vengeance, fi.l3 2.38 I,B9l—G'Naroo, 7.13 2.36 1892—Paris, 8.8 2.3814 189;}— Sainfoin, 7.13 2.38 1594—Paris, 9.4 2.38 1595 —Waterfall, 7.3 2.30% 1890—C'remorne, 8.9 2.38*/., 1897—Amberite, 7.7 2.37 1898—Hymettiis, 7.6 2.36% IS!)!)—Dewey, 6.12 2.38 1900—Ingliston, 7.4 2.36% 1901—Hvmettus, 8.12 2.35*4 11902—Lieutenant Bill. 7.7 2.36 1 90,' Sweet Nell, 6.13 2.3514 l.!>o4—Murmur, 6.12 2.37 1 /., 1905 —Marvel Loch, 8.7 2.35% 190(i—Poseidon, 7.7 2.34% I!lo7—Puseidon, 9.3 2.35% 1908—Mnranui, 7.11 2.35% 1909—Aborigine, 8.9 2.35 " —Blue Book, 8.1 " 1910—Flavinius, 8.1 2.34i/ 2 In 1880 and 1881 the distance was 1% miles and a distance.

In I'S9B Tim Swiveller won, but was disqualified for interference. 1 !)#!)—Dead heat for first place. WYUXA STEEPLECHASE, of 250 sovs.; about 2 miles 3 furlongs and 80 yards. Timburello. 0.0 1 Southerly. 9.11 2 Vanguard, 11.7 3 Seven others started. Don Q, Cornstalk and King's Country led till they came to grief. King's Country fell first. Treble broke its neck. Timburello" led over the last fence from Altar Boy and Vanguard. Southerly passed Vanguard and ran home by four length. Time, 4min. 44% see. WINDSOR HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; 0 furlongs. Popinjay, 5..5 .....' 1 Blast, '9.3 •? Maia, 9.7 1!!!!!!!!!! 3 Also started: Sylvander, Golden Point, MeCulloch, Ayrloch, Brooking, Lorn, Bedloe, Orvieto, Miss Cower and Saltare.' The running was made by Popinjay and Blast. After an exciting finish Popinjay gained the verdict by half a head, two lengths separating the next. Time, lmin. 23'/ 2 see. MODI!A WELTER, of 250 sovs.; 1 mile. Kerlie, 9.7 1 Full Sail, 9.5 2 Lager, 10,7 ;i Fifteen others started. Full Sail led ail the way. Kerlie lying fourth, and made a dash at the distance, but fell short by half a head, five lengths separating second from third.

.SAXDOWN PARK RACES. Received' 22, 5.5 p.m. j London, October 21. At .Samlown Park, Coriander beat Absurd in the Ureal Spring Plate. WELLINGTON SPRING MEETING. ] By Telegraph —Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. 'Hie Wellington Racing Club's spring meeting opened in fine weather. The attendance was on the short side. The track was- in good order. The tote figures for, the day were £18,952, as compared with £9853 for the corresponding day of last year. Results:— Rimutafe Handicap, of 100 sovs; 0 furlongs. —Patriotic 1, Makara 2, Sir Solo 3.. Also' started: Odessa, St. Bees, Kina, Lady Eilclieran, Ovation, Lady Volley,. Astonishment, Prince Hassan and Lambon. Won by a length, Time, lmin l'Tsec.. ■ Shorts Handicap, of 100 sovs; 5 furlongs.— Rquitas I, British Maid 2, Lord Soult 3'.. Also started: Full Rate, Gladiole, Turbine, Effort, Nyland, St. Toney, Gipsy Belle, Hohungatahi, Kilts, Moreeambe, Chanio, Khamsin, Rangiatua, Sliuja, Tekaurangi, Ireland, Sinapis, Longsted,. Lady Moutoa, Curator and Purakau. Equitas woiv all the way. Time, l'min 2 3-ssec. First Hack and Hunters' Steeples, of 100sovs; 2 1 /. miles—Nedra 1, Glenmore 2, St. Amelia 3. Also started: Sunray, Riwatu, Canadian, Commodore, Westward, Elwell, Soman, ' Marangai, and Salopian. Nedra had the best of a good race. Salopian, Sunray. and Maranagi fell. Time, omin 36sec.

Wellington Handicap.—Mendip 1, Electrakofl 2, Boanerges 3. Also started: Iranui, Sir Antrim, Rauparaha, Sir Tristram, Byron, Parable, St. Petersburg, Voetgang, Negative, First Battery and First Consul. Won by a length after a good race. Time, 2min lOsec. Spring Selling Plate, of 100 sovs; C furlongs.—Aimwell 1, Kingswell 2, Medallist 3. Also started: Varna, Allurement, Seatondale, Stoncy Falls. Won ■by half a length. Time, limin 17sec. Wainui Handicap, of 100 sovs, 1 mile, —Goodwin Park 1, ICilosteri 2, Bracken 3. Also started: Merrivonia, Domino, j Mulga Bill. Kauroa, Birkline, Projectile, 1 Royal Marine. .Sliuja, Epsom Lass, Hirini, Mira, Idealism, Floater, Stevens, Splash and Turna. Won by a length. Time, Imin 43 3-aseo. Wellesley Stakes, of 550 sovs; 4 fur-, longs.—"Highden's" Ermengarde (Charlemange IT. —Watershoot) 8.2 (A. Oliypv), 1; Jan 8.7. 2; Winning Way 8.2, 3. Also started: Andrea, Vocation. Imagination, Styx, Obligant. Champagne, Beldame, Lady Georgia, Eogenc, Massilia and Monoline. Won by two lengths. Time, 50 1-osec.

Final flurry Handicap, of 100 sovs; 4 furlongs.—Makara 1, Monologue 2, Alton' 3. Also started: Longwood, Our Queen 1 , Ooldmar, Palestine, Ebonite, 'Pukewai, Albercocd. .Sir Moutoa, Field Fare, Inveran, Mt. Victoria, Oka, Biddy, Lord Palmer, Fongasse, Indra, and Lord Kilcheran. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Wellington, Last Night. Following are the acceptances for the second day's racing of the Wellington Racing Club's spring- meeting:— Tararua Handicap, of 100 sovs: 7 furlongs. —Patriotic 9.4, Birkline 9.1, St. Bees 8.0, Kina 8.1, Tuma 8.0, Lady Volley 7.8, Big Blast 7.0, Kopane 7.3, Astonishment 7.1, Sir Solo and Prince Hassan 6.15.

Juvenile Handicap, of 150 sovs; 4 furlongs.—Jan 8.10, Monoline, Trimene and Ardri 8.0, Andrea, Obligant and Champagne 7.10, Taffeta, Bandore and Kilmore 7.!), Eocene and Lady. Georgia 7.7, Massilia. Imagination, and Evadne 7.4. Second Handicap Hunters' Steeplechase, of 100 sovs.—Nedra 11.3, Tyrannic, Sunray and Glenmore 10.13, St. Amelia 10.0, Riro-atu 10.3, Commodore and Soman 0.11, Salopian, Elwell, Marangai and Westward 9.7.

Pearee Handicap, of 250 sovs; 1 mile. —lranui 8.7, Goodwin Park 8.3, Sir Tristram 7.11, Parable 7.5, St. Petersburg 7.4, Bracken 7.3, Voetgang 7.0, Medallist, Birkline and Negative 6.10, Epsom Lass 0.9, First Battery and Splash 6.7. iKualiine Handicap, of 100 sovs; 5 furlongs.— Longwood 0.0, Monologue B.lil, Makara 8.10, Our Queen 8.9, Allurement 8.8, Ahuapai 8.3. Goldemar 8,0, Lady Kilehcran 7.13, Big Blast 7.10, Ebonite, Emma and Sir Moutoa 7.8, Field Fare, Pukewai and Palestine 7.5, Biddy 6.11, Oka. fi.7.

'Nainai Handicap, of 100 sovs; 0 furlongs.—Full Rate 9.6, Undecided 8.13. Gladiole 8.10, Turbine 8.6, Nyland 8.5. St. Toney 8.1, Vibration 7.9, Ireland 7.5, Khamsin 7.4, British Maid 7.2, Tekahurangi 7.2, Longstep and Sinapis 7.0, Sail Lass 6.12, Odessa and Lady Montoa 0.10. Curator 6.9, Purakau 6.7.

AUCKLAND WEIGHTS. | Auckland, Last Night. I The following -weights have been declared by Mr. Geo. Morse for the Auckland R.C. meeting:— ■Shorts Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Turbine 9.6, Kakama 9.5, Jack Delaval 8.10, Maheno 8.9, Lucille 8.0, Mighty Atom 7.12, True Shot and Urukehu 7.9, Admiral Soult 7.0, Lady Dot 7.5, Blue Garments 7.2, Taft and Goldsibe 7.1, Fremantle 6.13, Miss Livonia 0.9, Peggy Pryde 6.8, Mauinina and Tobias 6.7. Onehunga Steeple, 3 miles.—Sol 11.9, Red McGregor 11.3, Pleiades 10.9, Seldom 10.3, Kapakapa 10.0, Riro-atu 9.12, Whatashot and Glenmore 9.11, Arty and Taiha 9.9, Dhudcen 9.8, Westward,' Canadian, Rebel, Pukewera, Hautere and Ilarkaway 9.7. Hunters' Steeple, 3 miles.—Riro-atu 11.15, Glenmore 11.12, Golborn 11.4, Webfoot 11.0, Sabine 10.12. Blue Mountain and Ilarkaway 10.11, Hautere 10.10, Kirikiri, Marangai, Hobartown, Galvata and Pukewera 10.7. .Hobson Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Glory !'.O, St. Amans 8.13, Poictiers 8.9, Master Jack, Wee Olga and Elegance 8.8, Goldsize 8.7, Sphinx and Fuss 8.5, Blue Mount 8.1, Caruso and Glad Tidings 7.13, Haku 7.12, Worcester and Bogey 7.11, Hardroek and Hemisphere 7.10, Goodwin Sands 7.9, Harenoa 7.8, Condamine 7.7, Aristop 7.0, Minstrel 7.6, Firelock, Monathol, Takatuna and Royal Arms 7.4, La Reina and Receipo 7.1, R.utter, Manuewere, Takinini, ICaiaia, Bon Jour, Muskewai, St. Lewis, Bell Crispin, Pauthea, Countree and Mauinina 7.0. Flying Handicap, 7 furlongs.—King Soult 9.0. Antoinette 8.13, Santa Rosa 8.9, Tattoo 8.7, Master Wairiki 8.0, .Tack Delaval 8.4, Maheno 8.3, Darn 7.10, Grenadier 7.5, Crown Pearl 7.1, Admiral Soult 7.0. .Tollie Fille 6.13, Spectre 6.9, Miss Livonia and Ruatangata 6.7. Maiden Hurdles, Iy s miles—Regain l'l-O, Merry Lawn 10.6,"Master William 9.12, Golborn and Denbies 9.9, Hi»hden and Captain Paul 9.8, Lloyds 9.6, Sabine 9.5, Formidable 9.2, Napenape 9.1, Presently, Luxton, Kaiaia, Rambling Rose, Wcstique, Rakau, Bon Cyr, Field Marshall and Penfold 9.0.

CORRECTIONS. Christchurch, Saturday. In the list of acceptances for the New Zealand Cup supplied to the newspapers The Rover was erroneously included and Goodwin Park omitted. The latter accepted. Omit .from the Welcome Stakes St. Ouida filly, Worcester—Spring Gun colt. From the Derby omit Invicta colt ana from the Oaks Topic,