AUSTRALIAN RACING

Press, Volume LXXXVI, Issue 26244, 16 October 1950, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN RACING

MERRY SCOUT WINS GUINEAS

MELBOURNE CUP PROSPECTS

(N.Z. Press Association—Copyright) (Rec. 8.30 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Oct. 15. There was a poor field for the Herbert Power Handicap, in which there were only eight starters. Usually regarded as a guide to the Caulfield Cup on the opening day of the V.A.T.C. meeting, the race to-day did not give much indication. Dashing Beau won in good style, and as he generally runs well at Caulfield he must be considered next Saturday. Peerless Fox one of the early favourites for the Melbourne Cup, dropped out of favour after having been injured recently. Today he finished on well to run second, and now that he appears to be recovering form will come into calculations again for the Melbourne Cup. He has proved his ability over the Cup distance and if he continues to improve he should go well at Flemington. Victory Law', which started favourite for the Herbert Power Handicap, was a disappointment and is likely to lose friends for the Caulfield Cup.

There was an upset in the Caulfield Guineas, the principal event to-day. Merry Scout, which led practically all the way, scored easily from Alister and the favourite, Flying Halo. Merry Scout by Kinderscout from Merry Laughter, is trained by Theo Lewis for Mr W. J. Winterbottom, one of the leading owners in Western Australia. Although he has shown form in small races Merry Scout has generally weakened at the end of six furlongs. To-day he never appeared likely to be caught. Alister, winner of the A.J.C. Derby, fought on well. Although beaten he is likely to be a firm favourite for the Victoria Derby to be run next month. The extra half-mile of the Derby will be in his favour. Although he finished third, Flying Halo never loked a likely winner and he is likely to lose favour for the Derby. « Gr le3'. 1 e3 '. ? oot ?i which has been strongly fancied tor the Caulfield Cup, enhanced his prospects by scoring well in the Toorak Handicap. Always well placed, he came away in the straight to win by n ? a fl y 5, Although the distance of the Cup Is halt a mile further, Grey Bootss finishing effort suggested that he would not be troubled by the extra distance. Saxony and Lepidus, which were at the rear of the field early, finished well and are not likely to lose any Menas Lor the Caulfield Cup. Results:— DEBUTANTE STAKES, Of £l5OO. For two-year-old fillies; four furlongs. VAREMBA 8-5 .. p Rvan 1 fe os . re ’ iz < 8 - 3 J. Gilmore 8 Pania 8-5 . .. w. Williamson 3 There were 13 starters. Four lengths; length. Time. 48sec. The winner was a 9 to 4 favourite. DEBUTANT STAKES. Of £l5OO. For two-year-old >colt» and geldings; four furlongs. ROYAL CONSORT 8-5 .. D. Barclay 1 Kinfleld 8-5 .. G. Bougoure 2 Trizami 8-5 • • .. S. Ralph 3. Two and a-half lengths; two lengths. Time, 48sec. The winner was quoted at 11 to 2. POWER HANDICAP. 1300 - One mile and a half. DASHING BEAU 8-8 .. J. Purtell 1 Peerless Fox 8-2 .. E Preston 2 Blank Music 7-9 rresion z There were eight starters. * nd 8 hBif ieni!th ’- The winner was quoted at 11 to 4. CAULFIELD GUINEAS. S« Y /COV £ tTIO On *ri Smith ! r 'ffi. H^°r 8 ’ 1 i’ 8 " t ;■ W. 3 One and a-half lengths; two and a-half lengths. Time, Imin 38sec. The winner's price was 25 to 1. lOLO WELTER , Gf £ 1000, Nine furlongs ’’ lo • ■ ■ • J g Purtell t a s W Williamson 2 “VhTe’wte I.' starters. S * m M * rUn 3 WmT l X g ‘slU ength and “ ' qUBrter ' The winner’s price was 7 to 1. toorak handicap. grey One 1 Regular Port 8-12 .. .. W Cook 2 A thaJ S 9-6 u•• W - Williamson 3. There were 14 starters. Three-quarters of a length: length and a quarter. Time, Imin 37Jaec. The winner was quoted at 5 to 1

CHITRAL WINS CUP

fN.Z. Press (R e®s- ® P SYDNEY, October >b. u TJ e * C « y Tattersall’s Club meeting was held at Rand wick yesterday. Results: CITY TATTERSALL’S CLUB GOLD CUP. One mile and a half. CHITRAL 8-9 .. Sellwood 1 Great World 7-11 .. McGrowdie 2 K^ n < 1 7 " 12 Ward 3 There were 11 starters. Length and a half; short head. Time. 2min 33isec.

ACCEPTANCES

ROTORUA-BAY OF PLENTY CLUB

(New Zealand Press Association) j ~ AUCKLAND, October 14. The double at the Rotorua-Bay of Plenty Hunt Club meeting next Saturday will be on the Tally Ho Handicap and the Flying Handicap. Acceptances are:— 10.45 a.m.—

HACK AND HUNTERS' HURDLES, of £325; about one mile and five and onethird furlongs.—Revolte 9-9; Race Lad 9-8; King’a Law 9-8: Accumulation 9-4; Highwoyth, Saluki 9-3; Ganjah 9-2; Beau Astaire, Brer Dazzle, Highland Rose, Master Shikari, My Roydon, Neutron, Peria Chief, Prince Age, Regal Simon, Schedule, Sea Count, Second Chance, Voserre 9-0 Balloted out, with right of re-entry in the following order: Jovial King. Rere Tere, Kwel, Thornton Hall, Vaalsbury, Raleigh 9-0 11.30 a.m.—

INNOVATION HANDICAP, of £250 (or £3io if run in two divisions); three and four-year-old maidens; six furlongs.— First division: Bolton 9-0; Royal Nib, Phillatom, Silver Chief 8-7; Wynzami 8-6; Brazen Queen 8-5; Admiral’s Yarn, De la Salle, Gay Treasure, Keith, Gay Clarion, La Chasse, Master Jovial, Moutoa Maid, Gratia, Ruling Credit. Sail On, Super Boy, Teddy’s Choice, Tyson, Royal Plaid, Havana 8-4. Second division: Miss Hiawatha 8-9; Cincinnati, Silver Hook 8-7; Mybella 8-6; Saratu, Dinkum 8-5; Aroha Princess, Castle Ford, Dancetact, Glenerana. Insolvent, Gold Step, Lovely Rosa, My Wyn, Rainsworth, Sea Faun. Tahia Koa, Story, Wotan’s Gold, CapaBallotted' out, with right of re-entry in the following order: Te Waotu, Cherry Town, Landlord, Auburn Flight, Needle, King Pin, Rosalee 8-4. 12.20 p.m.— LADIES’ BRACELET, of £270; amateur riders: one mile and 163 yards.—Snowless 11-7; MangAakau 11-6; Stock Agent Sir Orelio 11-3; ’Trench Mate, Len Rosa 11-0; Two Pals 10-13; Queen’s Chat 10-9; Valchase 10-8; Blossom Time, Brazen Arrow, Corrigan, Fort Link, Kenah, Playfellow, Spring Duchess 10-7. 1.15 p.m.— TALLY HO HANDICAP, of £650; one mile and a quarter and 180 yards.—Kaitawa 8-13; Chung Chong 8-9; Foxfable 8-3; Radiant Fox 7-13; Luminous 7-12; Lord Foxbridge 7-10; Silverdine, Gay Chance, Thinker 7-7; Dakota, Fianna Fail 7-5; Syiish Fox 7-4; Brer Mark, Distributor, nter Nelson, Spinalong, Valeana 7-3.' 8.1 p.m.— ROTORUA AND BAY OF PLENTY HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE, of £7OO an< tropny valued at £35; about two miles and four furlongs and a half.—Precious Metal 10-11; Brown Duke 10-7; Cash Order 10-3; Gay Youth 10-0; Merriful 9-8; Sandy, Trench Mate 9-6; Slavonik 9-4; Stock Exchange 9-2; Abaris, Black Salve, Contravene. Golden Guide, Golden Peter, Icecap, Jemmy Button, Ramus, Ridgeley, Sir Felix 9-0. 2.55 p.m.—

FLYING HANDICAP, of £480: six furlongs.—Driving Creek 8-5; Coonbridge 8-3; Battle Rock 8-2; Coshona 8-1; Cherry Blonde 7-11; Deprive 7-10: Fleet Fox 7-9; Rare Fdx, Red Hero 7-7; Queen Opal 7-6; Herowin. Whynot, Silvette 7-5; Vive la France 7-4; Beb, Golden Hero, Lady Zenlb, Wollooga 7-3. y

3.45 p.m— MASTERS HACK HANDICAP, of £2BO (or £340 If run in two divisions); six furlongs.—First division: Rangi Nui 90: Black Imp 8-9; Norn de Plume 8-8; Gold Venture, Fear Not 8-6; Te Reinga 8-5: Pretty Paper 8-3; Campaigner, Cosmoledo, Flying Pennon, Jovial Quest, Malia, Rescind, Strange Lady, Thole, Triest, Tweedora 8-1. Second division: Medieval King 8-10; St. Omer 8-9; Petition 8-7; First Up 8-6: Raleigh 8-5; Cimbrette 8-3; Bambury Hero, Courtavla, Denebrldge, fay Spion. Lord Angus, Noble Knight, Spitaful Lad, Sweet Caress, Town Hero, Triplicity, Vaalsbury 8-1. 4.35 p.m.— HAERE RA HACK HANDICAP, of £350; one mile and 183 yards.—Our Dave 8-10; Surprise Packet 8-7; Heroa 8-5; Intrepid 8-3; Master Cimbrone, Vienna View, Peranui 8-0; Hlko, Miss Pictavia 7-9; Balham, Jildi Jow, Lady Contact, Lauderdale. Lawful City, Malhomie, Mayfall, Mel Heath, Miss Shikari, McTavish 7-8.

Balloted out, with right of re-entry in the following order: Battle Chant, Star Scholar, Sir Vincent, Obvious, Lucky follow. Lord Brierly, Knight’a Star, Iran, DouDia Crown r-tt