MEMORABLE VICTORIES.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 232, 2 October 1933, Page 12

MEMORABLE VICTORIES.

CHATHAM AND HALL MARK. REGAL SOX'S GOOD EFFORT. (Received 10 a.m.) SYDNEY, this day. Tlie '"Herald" says: "The memorable victories in tho Epsom Handicap and A.J.C. Derby thoroughly merited the prolonged applause given to the successful gallopers. Hall Mark revealed a great burst of speed from the half-mile nnd sustained his run in the straight. The filly Outback acted as pacemaker, but made no effort to set an undue speed, which affected the prospects of Blixten. who is at his best in fast run races. Blixten had every opportunity of winning, but weakened toward the end and could not even overtake his stable mate Deputy Ruler. Waikare was a disappointment. "Many notable victories have been achieved in tho Epsom Handicap, but none eclipses that of Chatham, who, despite his heavy impost, was never further back than fourth. He responded in a gallant manner to each call oh his rider, and showed great speed over the concluding stages of the struggle against a smart galloper, Whittinghani, tq whom Chatham was conceding no loss than 241b. After entering the straight Chatham had the race in his keeping. Interest then turned to the struggle for the minor places. Whittingham pounded on gamely. Turbine and Dermid moved up, but the real thrill came from Regal Son, who was third to last at the Jive-furlong post. Regal Son's effort in getting second was most attractive. Turbine was comfortably placed throughout, but lacked dash to carry him to the front in the final stages." A GREAT SPRINTER. SYDNEY, October 1. The "Sunday Sun" describes Chatham as one of the greatest sprinters the Australian turf has known. His performance in tho Epsom Handicap in struggling to victory with 9.10 on a holding track against brilliant light-weights, after lighting his way out of the ruck in the early Ktagcs, emphasises the merit of his achievement. This was his second Epsom victory. .' The abject failure of the New Zealand horse Inflation, although in a good position early, in finishing second to last in the Epsom completely mystified the crowd, which had a high opinion of him prior to the start. The "Sun" pays tributes to Hall Mark's convincing win in the Derby and Rogilla's wonderful burst of speed in the Spring Stakes, which augurs well for his Metropolitan chance on Monday, in spite of probable heavy going, as light rain is again falling to-day.