ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 148, 25 June 1934, Page 11

ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

MISS NOTTAVA SCORES. SYDNEY, June 24. The June Handicap, the chief event at the Rosehill Racing Club's meeting yesterd<l v, was won by the New Zealand-bred Hi are Miss Nottavn. King of Diamonds was unplaced iu the first division oi the Juvenile Handicap, and Persian was third in the Dundas Handicap, in which Frimsel ivaj unplaced. Results:— JUNE HANDICAP of £17.". One mile and three furlongs. MISS NOTTAVA (N.Z.-bred). ch in, r>yrs. by Chief Ruler—Nottava (Mr. (i. X. Magill), S.I— J. Pratt 1 MOUNTAIN VIEW, l>r g, (iyrs. by Mountain King—Reputed (Mr. T. P. Kelly), 7.l— J. M. O'Snllivan 2 REGAL STAR, lir g. 4yrs. by Scallger— Regal rteur (Mr. G. Morrow), 7.5—C. Mnhcr 3 Eight started. Length. Time, 2.21.

TAVERN KNIGHT'S SUCCESS. REMARKABLE SPRINT EFFORT. Recent performances of Tavern Knight in Xew Zealand did not suggest that the horse was above the ordinary, but it is a fact that earlier in his career Tavern Knight was considered to have prospects in the classics, and after his remarkable success in the iirst division of the Flying Handicap at the meeting nt Victoria Park last Wednesday it would seem that the gelding will now havo to be considered in the best of company (says the "Sydney Morning Herald").

Tavern Knight is a three-year-old chestnut gelding by Gay Shield (imp.) from Shebang, and is trained by L. Manson for E. ii. Neill. On Wednesday he had 'his first run in Australia, and it is doubtful if anyone outside the stable realised that the attempt was to be made to win a race first time out. Consequently, with several horses with recent form engaged, there was an excellent market. Support of magnitude was placed at good odds, and Tavern Knight wae steadily backed until he was equal favourite. The Leger bookmakers were not neglected. In places double figures were secured there, and towards the close it seemed as though there was but one horse in the race.

Tavern Knight gave his supporters a phock early. It was intended that he should bo allowed to settle down, but the fact that he persisted in changing his ptl'idfl did not help matters at all, and his rider, J. O'Sullivan, must have been uncomfortable. Completing the turn into tho straight Tavern Knight was still nearer Inst than first, and lie was brought to the outside. Then lie settled dowu to race in earnest. His task looked really hopeless, for Kala Moli, who had taken control turning into the straight, was moving along smartly well clear of the field. But Tavern Knight was as a giant among pigmies. His long sweeping strides carried him past horse b.v horse, and as the post was ncared his chances improved. D. Munro, rider of Kala Moti, saw him coming, for he looked across. Tavern Knight being wide out. The difficulty of judging the angle may have lulled Munrq into a false sense of security. Kala Moti had done a lot of work. It seemed bad tactics to have her in front so early in the race, but she appeared to have a big enough lead entering upon the last furlong to ensure success. Munro made an effort on the post, but it was too late. Tavern Knight had drawn level, and in the last stride secured the win.