C.J.C. MEETING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3039, 9 November 1908, Page 5

C.J.C. MEETING.

N.Z. CUP WON BY DOWNFALL. By Telegraph—Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, November 7. The New Zealand Cup meeting opened to-day in fine weather, although during the early part of the afternoon a cold easterly wind made matters rather unpleasant for the spectators. There was a very large attendance, including Lord Plunket and suite. The course and surroundings were in capital order, and the racing throughout was extremely interesting, the times registered being very fast. The totalistor investments amounted to £22,956, as against £28,041 last year, but this deficiency will be more than made up by fees from fifty-nine bookmakers who were licensed. Results Spring Hurdles Handicap, of 250 sovs, two miles—Lyrist, 10.13, 1; Snip, 9.9. 2; Stormont, 12.6, 3. Also started—Yosami 9.7, Whatakura 9.5, Oasis 9.4, and Northern Star 9.0. Lyrist was always in a good position, and drawing away at the top turn, won comfortably by two and a half lengths. Stormont was three lengths away. Time, 3min 51 4-ssec. Maiden Plate of 300sovs, one mile Artillerie, 7.2, 1; Gold Lace, 7.2, 2; Chanteuse, 7.2, 3. Also started —Sant Rosa and Seer 7.13, Ringdove 7.£, Whistlecraft 7.7, Valdimar 7.4, Lady Lucy, Tikitere, Pellicle, Santita, and Passion 7.2. Gold Lace was the quickest away, and led right to thedistance, where Artillerie finishing fast, caught her, and won by a neck. Chanteuse was three lengths away. Time, lmin 40 2-5 sec. Riccarton Welter Handicap, of 300sovs, one mile—Husbandman, 9.2, 1; Los Angelos, 8.3, 2; Rose Noble, 8.12, 3. Also started— Stronghold 9.13, Vasa 9.7, Diabolo 9.4, Prim 9.0, Harvest 8.11, Golden Cairn and The Libyan 8.9, Contender 8.8, Outlander 8.6, Prism and Bountiful 8.0. Won by half a length, three lengths being between second and third. Time, lmin 41 4-ssec. 5 NEW ZEALAND CUP, of 2,000 sovs, second horse 300sovs, and third horse 200sovs from the j stakes; two miles. T. TJ. Lowry's ch c Downfall, San Francisco —Cantatrice, 4 yrs, 7.8

J. Franks' b m Heorthen, Phoebus Apollo—HM&i, syrs, 8.8 2 (3, P. Moore's be Signor, Pilgrim'B Progress—Ma Mie Rbsette, 4yir3, 7.13 3 Hon. J. D, Ormond's b h Zim* inerniaD, Byrs, 9.9 0 & Monaghan's b g Master Deknral>«yrs, 8.13 0 ,L, Jwston's bg Frisco, syrs, * 1,9 0 £-.1 McManaway's blk h Mahuta, lyrs, 8.4 0 ■M» Eva's bg Üblando, 6yrs, " 8.3 0 'h E. Crosse's ch h Grand Slam, '"" Byrs, 8.2 ® i-ifeffeinit and Corn's br g Moloch, 6yrs, 7.12 0 i l , Preston's bg Aya, 6yrs, 7.1 j) ° *Sir Geo, Clifford's b? m Stratagem, syrs, 7,'8 0 It. Buiiik's br m £ifiemaid, Syxs, 7.10 ° G, J. P. Palmer's br h Probable, 6y!rs, 7,7 ° A. Kerr's b fa Armamento, fivrs, 7.5 0 '.:,,' Knight's b g Lapland, Sps, 7.1 ° s?s's br ! h <Glenullin, 6yrs, '.'•', N. Grigg's blk g Field 'San, 6yrs, '6.12 0 i Whitney's <brm Saga, syrs, 1.11 l -° »; blk m White Lie, gyre, 6,7 0 xJeorthen and White Lie led pass>g the stand for the first time. inning out?of the straight the forflenran to the front, and une iiuiu a Clear lead to the distance, where the' was challenged by Downfall, ■who put in a great run and won by a 'head. Signer was three lengths away, and Master Delaval another length off fourth. Time, Smin 28 2-5 *ec. 'Welcome Stakes, for two-year-olap, •fuur furlongs—Nautiform, 8.5, 1; HWKation, 9.1 (including 101b penilfeyi 2; Elysian, 8.5, 3. Also tested— Expansion, Cymbriform, 'lfbetm, Caspian, L'Aiglon, and »«*&word 8.5. Won by a head, .«.if 8 length being between second >M third. Time, 49 2-ssec. ""Utiles' Purse, of 120sovs, one mile •Onino, 10.0, 1; Gold Treasure, ij& 2; Master Leslie, 10.2,3. Also Sifted—Don Orpino 11.5, Tsitsihar ,|,fy Farley Grove 10.9, Cavatina 44 Musketoon 10.1, and Milo !J,G. Won by two lengths. Time, Inin 4686 C. Stewards' Handicap, of 1,000 aovs, six furlongs—Penates, 8.10, .1; Master Souit, 7.9, 2; Armlet, 7.11, 3. Also Gold Crest 9.9, Count Witte 8.13, Grenadier 8.11, Bobrikoff 8.11, Lupulite 6.10, Petrovna 8.3, Full Rate 8.3, Thread 8.2, Sea King 7.13, ■taflfcoanet 7.13, Flitaway 7.11, Asfeo*7.9, North Head 7.9, Mon (RlM* Gipsy Belle 7.3, All ;.?JS&U# and Truganini 6.7. Armload Gold Thread were the first to while Bobrikoff, who was ■ ;*s!*&», was last away. Armlet Ml at the end of five furlongs, ; d Jfenatft overhauled her and won ■rsh*ee«<iuarters of a length from fiftff Soult, who finished fast and •#5; Armlet by two lengths. Tru- ' total was fourtb, and then came ftftiray and Bobrikoff together. lrnin 13 2-ssec. She Shorts Handicap, of five furm* (Weight 7.7) Cerise and Blue .>, Love Wieely 2, Tupono 3. Also started—De Witte, Debonaire, Lepanto, Equivocate, Tessera, Giovanni, Truthful, Garton, Zetland, , Ivanoff, Montague and Persuader. Won comfortably by a length. Ti«ne, ;2£*ssec.