THE TURE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2650, 4 November 1909, Page 6

THE TURE.

ACCEP- •• TANCES. ' ' [Peu Pit ess Association-T • 5 ■ MASTER-TON, Nov. 3. The following acceptances have been received for the Taratahi-Carterton meeting: Taraura Hack Hurdles, 11- mile. — Silken Rein 11.9, Kelso 10.6, Diplomatic 10.5, Lucretius 9.0. Belevedere Hack Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Warlock 9.0, Splash . 8.10, Swallow 8.0, No Trumps 7.10, Merrie Land 7.10, Twinkle 7.7, Undecided and Kiltie Lass 7.6, Sea Queen 7.5, Leohora 7.2, Wlieturangi and Happy New Year 7.0. Railway Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Longner 9.0, Iney 8.8, Full Bate 8.6, Mon Ami 7.12, Sunbonnet 7.10, Aboriginal 7.9, Expansion 7.8, Purakau 7.7, To a Tulii 7.3, Investment 6.12. Waiwareware 6.10. - Wairarapa County Cup, li mile.— Sir Frisco 9.5, Iranui 8.9, Moloch 8.2, San Fernando 7.4, Equita.s 6.13, Ma~ taori 6.9. King Edward Hack Handicap, 1 mile. —Gold Bird 8.12, Equitas 8.9, Captain Bell 8.8, Hilarian 8.7, Miscast. '.5, First Consul 8.3, Awatia 8.2, Rose Herald 7.3, Pukewai 7.0. Gladstone Hack Welter, 7 furlongs— Gold Bird 9.12, Captain Bell 9.8, Hi - arian 9.7, Knight Commander 9.4, Buoyant 9.3, llawbitu 8.10, Overrate 8.9, Hiwera 8.8, Bercola 8.5, Black Pearl, Epsoim Downs, Papa, and Traylock 8.0. . ' „ , , Wairarapa Hack Guineas, 7 furlongs. —'Foreshot, Fife, Vito, Nisch, Muertalma, Composed, Hapuki. . ■ ■ . ■ —Entries. — Maiden Hack Scurry, 5 furlongs.— Subdue, Ni.sch, Muertalma, Wheturangi. Happy Now Year, Bon Lee. Dr Shimose, Campaign, Iraylock, Lady

Shannon, Captain, Kimmerian. Teutaiu, Mystical, Hapuki. >• . . Trial Plate, 6 .furlongs.— Subdue, Fife, Happy New Year, Hiwiro, Ben Lee, Dr. Shimose, Campaign, Lady Shannon, Kimmerian, Bercola, Teutatu, -Mystical, Hapuki. THE ASCOT THOUSAND.' United Preps Association —Coi’yiiiout (Received November .4, ,12.5 a.m.) MELBOURNE, Nov. 3. The Ascot Thousand resulted as follows: —Dakneny 1, Bello Maston 2, Summer Whisper 3.

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

MELBOURNE, Nov. 3

“.One of the best Cup meetings ever held,” was the sentiment frequently expressed. The weather was perfect, and the attendance enormous, and last, hut not least, Prince Foote, who was equal favorite with Trafalgar, won the cup. Early in the morning it looked as if there was going to be some rain, but by 10 o’clock tho threatening clouds had passed away, and in thenplace was perfectly blue sky. The sun, too, seemed in a good mood, and his rays were not nearly so fierce as a cloudless sky would lead one to expect. A gentle breeze also helped to make things pleasant. With such an inducement it wsa not to be wondered at that thousands upon thousands of people went to the races. The general opinion was that there was a record crowd. Some said there were 100.000 present, but tlie'racing fell below tlie standard expected, for not m /my one case was a finish close enough to cause the judge any concern. .There was a splendid staid, and down the course came the line of horses,. It was straight at first, then it grew ragged. All of a sudden, as something shot out. word went up that Artiilene was in front. She did not keep Imposition long, for Idyll flashed past her. and led ' the field down the straight. When the judge’s box was reached, however, Eric, had gone to the front, which position he held till round near the turn. It was then that Alawa came forward, accompanied by Trafalgar, and in this order they swept into the straight. It looked as if ner would come from these two, ami first one and then the other was bailed as the victor. . Down the course they came, straining every muscle, while the .jockeys worked hard to take their mounts to the front, but soon a change, came over the picture. While Alawa and Trafalgar were engaged in their conflict, the Derby winner. Prince Foote, came with a rush on the outside, flew past tlie leaders, and won by three lengths. That Prince .Foote won handsomely there is no denying, any more than there is that Alawa and Trafalgar were not handled with the judgment that was expected. Lewis, on Alawa, made up his ground in surprising style after leaving the straight, but though it must have cost him great effort to do so, Alawa was actually the first to make tlie home turn, where Trafalgar was at liis girth. Even Trafalgar was practically forced to give _ chase to Alawa, and the latter set sail for homo, and it was no small surprise to see Alawa wear tbe chestnut down in that bitter dash which they fought.out over the entire length of 'the straight. At just about the spot where Carbine left liis Cup field in 1890 the Derby winner, on whom McLachlan had wisely maintained his outside position, to avoid being bumped, put in an ii-resistib.o run, -which quickly settled the issue. Comino- along at a tremendous pace ho quickly disposed of Trafalgar and Aberdeen, and in a few strides put daylight between himself and Alawa and romped home. . , ~ McLachlan tells the story of how the race was won. “It is the first time I’ve ridden Prince Foote.” lie said. “He’s a fine horse, but a. lazy beggai. I could not get him to shift for a_long time. I began to get anxious. I. got away pretty well,--.but you can imagine. I could not see much of a chance bv tlie time we reached the turn near the saddling paddock, when I tell you I was lying somewhere near last. Lnere was plenty of bumping, and I got knocked about, but I didn t give up hope. I started to make up ground nea v the river along the back stretch. I looked out for a position, but try how I would to gain a yard or two Brine© Foote wouldn’t answer to the spur. 1 know -now that it was only, laziness Then be brightened up a bit, and J. improved my position. I was on trie outside then, and it was as well. If I had been inside I would have been bumped, and would have never go out. Then I saw .my chance, and I didn’t waste time. It was the ride d mv life. Jnst after the turn into the straight Alawa and Trafalgar must have been six lengths ahead at tk outside, and about three furlong? f. om the post I got out the whip. You a have thought Prince Foote was npother horse. As- soon- as -1 touched non; oc >,hot out. He went past Auiv a - Trafalgar like a flash. X don t- remember anything else except that- r.tietch of course me., and the v rnnni -, post. He is a beauty to go when ho likes, one of the gamest horses I haveever.’ridden in iny life.”