SPORTING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9638, 2 November 1909, Page 5

SPORTING.

RACING. THE FLEMINGTON MEETING,

Received November 1, 6.35 p.m.

MELBOURNE, November 1. The following are the acceptances for the Oaks: —Arizona filly, Vivacious, Lady Pan, Byplay. Hyman, Manana. Crofton, Lady Pan, Mala and Flavinius have been scratched for the Melbourne Cup.

THE RACE FOR THE DERBY.

Received November 1, 10.15 a.m. SYDNEY, November 1.

The Sydney "Morning Herald" describing the race for the Victoria Derby, says:—"Lord Foote jumped away with the start. Going like the wind, he drew further and further away; at the bridge he was well ahead of everything. Backers began to think they had staked their money on the wrong branch of the Sir Foote family. However, when the Abattoirs were reached, 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 on even terms with the leader.

"As the field entered the straight Lord Foote, Danilo, and Prince Foote were together, but in the race for the post the favourite showed what a speedy animal he is by striking out, apparently without 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 anJ neck they raced. The excitement waj intense; the crowd forgot to cheer the winner in their anxiety to ses who got second place. It was like another race, and when Danilo just managed to beat his opponent by a head his victory was greeted with more cheers than that of the favourte."

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

WAVERLEY-WAIIOTAR4 ACCEPTANCES.

By Telegraph—Press Association. WELLINGTON, November 1. The following acceptances and general entries have been received for the Waverley Waitotara Racing Club's meeting:— Flying Handicap.—Dervish, Notorious, Te Wharoa, Pauline Bell, Ambergris, Te Roti, Shannon Lass, Kaiwaka, Nukuhau, Red Wing; Mulga Bill, Solemn, Timothy, Clemora. Hurdles.—Chase, Rocket, Moose, Stayboy, Anemone, Taupo, Regulation, Hatley, Locbguard, St. Lavender. Cup.—Guiding Step, Notorious, Goodwin Park, Korau, Maidi, Mallet, Bismark, Starboard, Tamelen, Prince of Wales, Darvish, Notorious, Queen's Scarf. Ambergris, Shannon Lass, Cauldron, Kaiwaka, Nukuhau, Red Wing, Silva, Higbden, Starboard, Clemora Momohaki Stakes.—Midian, Koran, Marshall, St. Lavender, Mallet, Silva, Bismark, Timothy, Tamglen. Wilson Stakes. Debonnaire, St. Ara, Utiku, Apollinaris, Overtime, Captain, Bay and White, Ta Wharoa, Spontaneous, Sedgemior, Bowbells, Prar.eer, Saltpetre, Slipaway, St. Venton, Clonpet, Waiari,. Te Puia, Emblem, Tauhara. Bay Paul, Mulga Bill, St. Kildare, Hinekorangi. Jackson Stakes.—Debonnaire, St. i Avia. Apollinaris, Overtime, Captain, Spontaneous, Sedgemoor, Scarj let Woman, Slipawar, Waiari, Bay Paul, St. Kildare. Morton Memorial. Hiwera, i Queen's Scarf, Guiding Step, Silva, Lochguard, Blue Gum, Handsome Maid, Tsushima, Marshall, Golden Glow. Marutua, Golden Loop, Patrobus, Nukuhau.