BRUCE WINS AT RANDWICK

Press, Volume LXXXV, Issue 25784, 21 April 1949, Page 7

BRUCE WINS AT RANDWICK

RUSSIA AND DARK MARNE BEATEN (N.Z. Press Association—Copyright) (R ™ C ’ p m ) SYDNEY, April 20. The New Zealand stayer, Bruce, had nis first win in Australia to-day when • Russia by a length and a quarter b the Cumberland Stakes at Randwick. “Tuce. ridden by the champion Melbourne jockey, A. Breasley, received a great reception when he returned to the weighing enclosure. Bruce no doubt was assisted by the ? ead track to-day. He had shown soreness in the forelegs after his previous runs in a P d be was eve n considered a doubtful starter to-day. Bruce was having a test to-day to see whether he would go Brisbane to race in the cup next Monday week. It is now certain that he will go to Brisbane. Russia started a hot favourite, to-day. Approaching the turn Russia took charge from Columnist, Bruce, Silver Link, and Dark Marne. Russia was in front at the Leger, but Bruce finished strongly to beat third 3 ’ Bark Marne two lengths away Although Phoibos beat Filipino by only a neck in. the All-Aged Stakes, he had i e Z2J: e - won a long way from home. He kept Filipino within reach throughout the rade and took the lead without effort. Lady Pirouette had a runaway win in the Champagne Stakes. She led from the start and went away to a four lengths break. The New Zealand-bred Grey Boots and Count Cyrano won the Point Piper Handicap and the Bronte Handicap. Results:— ALL-AGED STAKES PHOIBOS 8-8 .. .. Breasley 1 Filipino 9-1 .. .. .. Fellows 2 Bold Duke 8-8 .. .. Moore 3 Four started. Neck; five lengths. Time, Imin 39sec. CHAMPAGNE STAKES LADY PIROUETTE 8-13 .. Thompson 1 King’s Coin 8-10 .. .. Moore 2 Hesdin 8-10 .. .. .. Smith 3 Eight started. Four lengths; nose. CUMBERLAND STAKES BRUCE 9-0 .. ~ .. Breasley 1 Russia 9-3 .. .. J. Thompson 2 Dark Marne 9-0 .. .. Sellwood 3 Five started. One and a quarter lengths; two lengths Time. 3min oJsec. YEARLING SALES IN SYDNEY

(N.Z.P.A. —Reuter—Copyright) SYDNEY, April 19. The near record aggregate of 92,470 guineas was paid for 163 yearlings at the first day of the Easter sales. The aggregate failed by less than 3000 guineas to top the record of 95,835 guineas which was paid for 154 lots on the opening day last year. The market was noted for the absence of spectacular bidding and this was reflected in the average price of 567 guineas—56 guineas below last year’s average. Highest price was 2900 guineas, which was brought by a Felcrag—Dark Elegance colt.

Most enthusiastic support came for eight colts and seven fillies by the imported English sire Channel Swell. Fifteen lots by him realised 17,450 guineas, an average of more than 1160 guineas. A Channel Swell—Rosa Fe filly brought 1700 guineas, a Channel Swell—Vocal colt 1600 guineas, and a Channel Swell—Elation colt 1500 guineas. A colt by High Caste—Gay Romance realised 1800 guineas, and another High Caste colt from Bravura was sold for 1700 guineas. A filly by Ajax from Frangipanni brought 1900 guineas. DIVISIONS AT HASTINGS (New Zealand Press Association.) HASTINGS, April 20. Divisions in the Autumn Hack Handicap, the Poukawa Stakes, and the Oreka Handicap at the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s meeting on Saturday are:— AUTUMN HACK HANDICAP, of £300; seven furlongs.—First Division: Arvastep 9-1; Hush 8-9; Lochrea 8-4; Marcia 8-2; Rhodesian Gold 8-0; Little Tich, Pirelio, Brer Acre 7-11; Rokdale 7-9; Leighwin 7- Double Bid, Kelmont, Neutron, Queen’s Parade 7-7. Second Division: White Diamond 9-0; Snowboy 8-7; Vakura 8- Rondelle 8-0; Phanion 7-12; Running Rein, In Front 7-11; Gold Robin 7-9; Astrope 7-8: Lady Josephine, Master Gary, Hinepai, Salient 7-7. POUKAWA STAKES, of £300; six furlongs.—First Division: Pirelio 9-0; The Friar, Vigil. Village, Slippery Sam, Battle Acre, Solnera- 8-7; Swing Song, Tweeds Only, Crystal, Queen’s Emblem, Lady Gretchen, Grande Dame 8-4. Second Division: King’s Benefit, Brown Boy, High Profit, Sandalwood, Gambari, Ben Lomond. Brer Acre 8-7; Nevano, Revered, The Edho, Fleurbaix, Lady Lotus 8-4. OREKA HANDICAP, of £500; one mile. —First Division: Faultina 9-6; Sorrel 9-1; Flying Bridge 8-7; Sly Ferry 8-3; Zulu Boy 8-1; Tranquil Gold, Flying Dink, Hulabaloo, Toiroa, Lady Kindine 7-11. Second Division: Merry Bing 9-5; Dark Flash 8-8; Sun Burn 8-5; Batley 8-2; Clive Belle 7-13; Clive Bay, Blue Spec, Helenette, Broilyn, Salut d’Amour 7-11.