THE TURF

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2648, 2 November 1909, Page 6

THE TURF

THE V.R.C. DERBY—A GREAT RACE DESCRIBED. -

United Phess Association —Copyright SYDNEY, Nov. .1.

The “Herald,” describing the Victoria Derby, states:, Lord Foote jumped aAA’ay at the sta-rt. Going like the wind he drew further and further away. At the bridge he aa’us Avell ahead of everything, and backers began to think they had staked their money on the Avrong branch of tlie Sir Foote family. HoweA’er, hvhen the abattoirs ivere reached the meteoric leader began to come back to the field, and by tlie time the straight Avas entered there was no doubt that Prince Foote Avould Avin, for he Avas on even terms with the leaders. As they entered the straight Lord Foote, Danilo, and Prince Foote were together, bftt in the race for the post the favorite shoAvecl Avhat a speedy animal he is by striking out, apparently without effort, and winning by half-a-dozen lengths. The race for second place was one' of the best finishes of the day. Lord Foote and Danilo came thundering doAvn after the winner. Neck and neck they raced. The. excitement avas lintense. The croAvd forgot to cheer the Avinner in their anxiety to see \vho got second palce. It Avas pust like another race, and Avhen Danilo just managed to heat his opponent by a bead his A’ictory Avas greeted Avith more cheers than eveu favorite.

The “Daily Telegraph” says: So well did Lord Foote carry out th-s instructions to force the .pace that before going three furlongs he was lending bv 15 lengths. Prince Foote did too good a run to the home once he entered the straight fi»’ ished like a lion, going perineal/ the finish than at any ot t An important race Avas neve Avon in a more attractive stj

finish for second place Avas jl interesting. • Lord . Foote a-i raced level foy the last fnrlo: 4 catching the ‘judge’s eye in ' 'as, stride. , • -

MELBOURNE TRAINING Wl.r-S

; (Received NoA r ember 1, ll m.) MELBOURNE, At Flemington to-day A '' '• over a mile in lmin 48sec. Tr "

a mile in lmin 49sec. Eric half-a-mile in 45sec, Pendil half-a-mde in 52sec, Tulo Voiini the same, Lord Nolan did .a half-mile in 53sec, Knox a mile in lmin 50sec, Kooringa and King’s Cross accomplished the same. Post Toavu, Clue, Clock, and Danilo did strong Avork. Nushka covered a mile in' lmin 49sec.

THE V.R.C. MEETING

(Received November 1, 6.35 p.m.) The folloAving are the acceptors for the Oaks:—Arizona filly, Vivacious, Lady San, and Byplay. >' The following have been scratched for the' Melbourne Cup:—Hyman, Mana, Crofton, Lady San, Mala, and Elavinius.