TOP OF THE TREE.

Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 132, 5 June 1923, Page 5

TOP OF THE TREE.

JOCKEYS IN ENGLAND. AUSTRALIANS LEAD. LONDON, May 24. Mr. William Clark, the most successful Australian owner in England, in an interview with "The Sun," says that the great success of Australian jockeys is a feature of the present racing season. They all appreciate the greater elbow room permitted in England compared with Australian races, as well as the improved riding conditions generally. Given fair mounts, the Australians are, he bays, almost unsurpassed on the longetriding English courses. Carslakc is particularly successful at Newmarket, though he is too heavy to get many mounts. At present he has the highest winning average. Frank Bullock is peerless on any course, particularly with two-year-olds. He is third on the winning list, close behind the ex-apprentices Elliot and Jones. Frank Bullock's son was considerably benefited by his visit to Australia. It ia remarkable" that George Smith, after his wonderful successes last year, did not ride his first winner until his fortyfifth race this season. Townsend and Walker have created an excellent impression. The Woottons (Frank and Stanley) are building up a reputation for developing apprentices as race winners.