SPORTING.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2735, 8 November 1894, Page 4

SPORTING.

THE VICTORIA SPRING MEETING. Melbourne, November G. Cup day at Flemiugton attracted an enormous attendance, the number of people on the flat being especially large. The only portion of the racecourse showing a falling off in the attendance was on the hill. Ihe Governors of Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania were amongst those present. The going was remarkably good, although against fast times being registered. Mr D. O'Brien in withdrawing Loyalty from the Cup said that he would allow the others to chase lluenalf, as far as Loyalty was concerned he declined the task. Mr Purves, Q.C., landed a fair stake over Ilium's victory in the Railway Handicap. Killiecrankie's win in the Kensington Stakes was the easiest ever achieved on the Flemington course. Patron's victory in the Cup proves how beneficial easy tasks are to horses knocked out by severe three-mile races, the winner never having been sent over the Cup distance since running at Ranwick. Ruenalf proved a non-stayer, but was seriously interfered with a furlong and a half from home, and Keys, his owner, entered a protest against George Robsou, the rider of Devon, for foul ridiag. Patron was absolutely last on passing the stand the first time, and never showed up prominently during the race until the field turned into the home stretch. Dawes rode a beautifully patient race and fairly lifted his mount past Devon in the last half-furlong. The following are the results: — Melbourne Cup ; 2 miles. Patron (H. G. Dawes) 1 Devon (G. Robson) 2 Nada (H. Harrison) 3 Bruin ... ... (J. Stevenson) 4 Betting —5 to 1 against Ruenalf, 7to 1 against Tim Swiveller, 8 to 1 against Nada and Tridentate, 14 to 1 against Ronda, 20 to 1 against Devon, Carnage, and Malachite, 25 to 1 against Chester man, Nightingale, Aeolus, and Bruin, 33 to 1 against Patron, Newman, and Straightfire, 50 to 1 against Paris, Tarcoola, Lady Trenton, Lord Randolph, Havoc, and The Golden King, 66 to 1 against Port Admiral and Dreamland, 100 to 1 against Dryden, Preston, Taranaki, Capstan, and Pilot Boy. After a delay of ten minutes the field was dispatched on even terms, Pilot Boy being the first to show a bold front, but he was quickly displaced by Preston, after whom came Dreamland, Ruenalf, with Aeolus, Malachite, Bruin, Havoc, and Lady Trenton. On passing the stand the favorite dashed to the front and Patron was absolutely last. At the bridge Ruenalf was still at the head of affairs and had a two lengths' advantage of his nearest attendant, but passing the abattoirs Nightingale made a forward movement and at the scraping sheds she was running second. The favorite was holding his own all the way to the turn and was the first into the straight, but here Devon was brought up with a terrific run, and aB he swept round for home tremendous shouts heralded the fact that he was elosing on the leader. Half way up the straight Devon had Ruenalf in difficulties, and appeared to have the race at his mercy till Patron and Nada were seen making strenuous efforts to get up. Half a furlong from the post Dawes succeeded in bringing Patron alongside the leader, and a great race resulted in Patron winning by tqree-quarters of a length; Nada was only a long neck behind Devon, and in turn beat the much fancied Bruin by a neck, then came Paris, Chesterman, Preston,Pilot Boy,Taranaki, Ruenalf, Tridentate, Havoc, and Carnage, in the order named, the last to pass the post being Port Admiral, and Lord Randolph, Time —3min 31seo. The result is without doubt far from being a fair indication of the strength of the field, as three-fourths of the riders were evidently impressed with the idea that the race was over as soon as the favorite took the lead, and refrained from any effort to wear him down. The winner was well supported when the weights appeared, but owing to his unsatisfactory style of fiuishjqg up a mile and a half gallop on the training tracks ? coupled with the fact that he had never been sent a two mile journey during preparation, caused him to retrograde in the estimation of the touts and £he public. The bookmakers are in ecstasies Qyev the defeat of a public favorite, who had he won meant simply ruination to many, instead of wJfyich they are once more in clover. The Hurdle Race was won by Figaro, Railway Handicap by Ilium, Kensington Stakes byKilliecranUie,Nursiry Handicap Auraria and Maid (dead heat), and Yau Yean stakes by Foxtail.

THE CANTERBURY SPRING MEETING Chkistchurch, November G. The New Zealand Cup Meeting opened in lino weather, though it had been j tl:rGat;*;ii«tr and cloudy, and a strong nor- vres-rf blew tho d .y. The attendance was large, including very many visitors from all parts of Jlie colony. Tho Governor and his party arrive! some 'i mQ before the^ first race, and tho Hon. R J. Seddon ana t.iu Hon. J. Cavi'lii'f {'/ere;!!!;on.? those present. Tho course waa ju copitaf order, though perhaps a little hard going. The following urg the results ; Spking JluiuiLc.M, of lfjf) sovs ; second horse 20 ruvs ; 2 milea. Mr Rutherford's Kulnine, 12dt 51b ... J Mr Shaw's Nonthorue, 9s t, 21b ... 2 Mr Douglas' Kapua, list 51b 3 Time, Imin 'jiscui dividends, £0 8s and £4 18s. MiiPEK Platk, of 2 sov.-s, with 100 sovs added; 1 mile. Mr G. G. Htead's Now Forest, 7st 71b 1 Mr V. Harris's Goodwood, Sat 21b ... 2 Mr H. Goodman's Casket, 7st 71b ... Li Time, 1 min 4LUsec ; dividends, £0 15s and £8 (is. Nkw Zealand Cur, a sweepstake of 20 sovs with 1000 sovs added; second horse, 200 sovs ; third horse, 100 sovs; 2 nuleu. Mr S. Bradley's Impulse. 7st 01b (G. Smith) I Mr J. Koan's Lottie, 7stSlb (Dayis) 2 Mr J. McKewou's Aldershot, (Ist 131 b (I'yno) 3 Prime Warden Bst bib, Au Revojr fist Gib, Clnnranald Bst 31b, .Skirmisher, 8»t 3ih, Rosefeldt Sat 31b, Saracon Sst 21b, Royal Rose Bst lib, Rangipuhi Sst, Pegasus 7st 131 b, Muhoki 7st 71b, Throe Star 7st -lib, Magazine 7st, and Loontino 03t ljjlb ajso started,

Three Star made the running for thefirst mile, when he fell back. Mahoki, took command and led to the home turn, where the field were in close order. Aldershot landed in the straight just ir front of Saracen, Rosefeldt, and Impulse, with Lottie coming fast. At the distance Rosefeldt and Saracen were beaten, and Impulse catching Aldershot immediately after drew out, and, stalling off a late effort on the part of Lottie, won a great race by three-quarters of a length, with Aldershot the same distance away third; Magazine fourth; Mahoki fifth; Prime Warden sixth; Skirmisher seventh; Saracen eighth; and Pegasus, Three Star, and Rangipuhi as the last three. Time, 3min 30 f sec. Rosefeldt was slightly a better favorite than Saracen, Au Revoir, Lottie, Prime Warden next. £4655 was invested on the race, the record amonnt in New Zealand. Dividends, £ls 19s and £29 Bs. Riccarton Welter Handicap, of 100 sovs; second, 10 sovs. Mr J. McKewen's Mount Royal, Bstl3lb 1 Mr M. Hobbs'Sunrise, Bst 2 Mr M. Friedlander's Speculator, 9st 51b 3 Time, lmin 16sec; dividends, £3 2s and £2 lis 6d. Welcome Stakes, of 250 sovs; 4 furlongs. Mr J. Paul's Caribou, Bst 1 Mr H. Craig's Euroclydon, Bst 51b ... 2 Mr G. ; G. Stead's Bloodshot, Bst 51b... 3 Time, 50Jsec; dividends, £lO 16s 6d and £l3 9s 6d; Ladies' Purse, of 100 sovs; once round and a distance. Mr J. Brabazon'sChaos, lOst 71b ... 1 Mr G. Murray-Aynsley's War Dance, lOst 81b 2 Mr Rutherford's Barnardo, list 81b 3 Time, 2min 54£sec; dividends, £6 13s and £7 7s 6d. Stewards' Handicap, of 250 sovs ; 6 furlongs. Sir G. Clifford's Golden Fleece, 7st 41b 1 Mr S. J. Mercer's Beadonwell, Bst 61b 2 Mr F. McMannus' St. Clements, 9st 3 Time, lmin s£sec ; dividends, £22 3s and £2O lis. ; f ■■ Shorts' Handicap, of 30 soys. Watchword ... ... ... ■'• ... 1