DOOMBEN TEN THOUSAND

Press, Volume XCVIII, Issue 28938, 4 July 1959, Page 6

DOOMBEN TEN THOUSAND

Fountainhead ’ In Demand (N.Z. Press Association— Copyright) 1 BRISBANE, July 3 The New Zealand galloper. Fountainhead firmed in the betting for the Doomben Ten Thousand tomorrow after reports that he ran a sensational trial at Deagan this week His trainer. E. G. Fellows, would not confirm a report that Fountainhead ran five furlongs in a minute flat, but said he was very Pleased with the trial Gold Stakes, winner of the Newmarket and the Oakleigh Plate, still heeds Fountainhead in the betting order. The shortener tn the Doomben Ten Thousand market is the Victorian horse, Webster. His Brisbane jockey, Russell Maddock, said that Webster, on his work and his ’ooks, will take beating. Webster's price has been dwindling over the last two days. Bookmakers appear to be taking a risk with Grey Ghost. He is on the fourth line, but for a Doomben Ten Thousand and Stradbroke winner his price .is generous. Frank Treen was today engaged for the Brisbane sprinter, Ngaruawahla, while the Sydney jockey. R. George, will fly here to take the mount on Felidoma Khisdar Doubtful The New Zealand horse. Khisdar, la a doubtful starter Jn the Carnival Handicap tomorrow. Khisdar's trainer, V Johnson, said toddy that the gelding hurt himself in a float during the week and is still very lame. If the gelding does not start tomorrow, he will also miss the Doomben Cup. Neville Sellwood’s selection of Skyline as his Carnival Handleap mount has influenced bookmakers to make Skyline favourite for the event. < . . The Doomben Ten Thousand is due to start at 4.50 p.m. New* Zealand time. The field is:— Doomben Ten Thousand, Of £10.000; seven furlongs less 95 yards. ( st. ib Grey Ghost (16), N. Sellwood 9 5 Gold Stakes (1). G. Podmore ..8 3 Fountainhead (8), R. Hutchinson ~ ~ ..812 Second Earl (18), A. Tindall .. 8 8 Compass (3), J. Harbutt ..8 7 Squander Lad (7), K. Layt .. 8 6 Webster (17), R. Maddock ..85 Diamond Vista (12). E. Holt 8 3 Hianthus (5), D. Krafft 8 0 Ngaruawahia (9), F. Treen .. 711 Royal Kingdom (11), Rashlelgh 7 10 Blue Dart (4). N Blrrer ~7 9 Fuss (10). W. Gamer .. ..7 6 Tatala (6). B. Quinland 7 5 New Farm (2), B Howlett .. 7 2 Felidoma (15) R. George ..7 1 Kerrydale(l4), ,N McGrowdie 7 1 Stocktake (13) J. Childs ..7 1

Hillis Succeeds With Appeal

(New Zealand Press Association) AUCKLAND. July 3

The Taranaki jockey, B. L Hillis, was successful in his appeal yesterday to the Waikato District Committee against the decision of the iudieiai committee of the Bay of Plenty Racing Club on June 20 to suspend him up to and including July 11 for causing interference tn the Fauranga Hack Hurdles. The decision enables Hillis to ride Thepeen in the Wellington Steeplechase at Trentham tomorrow. He will also ride Merrywyn at the meeHng.

V. H. Simpson had contracted to ride both horses if Hillis’s appeal was unsuccessful.

Inter-Schooi Games.—Results of the annual inter-school matches between Ashburton Technical College and Westport Technical College, played last week, were:—Rugby: First fifteen Westport 27, Ashburton 9; second fifteen, Westport 5. Ashburton 0. Girls’ hockey: Ashburton 7, Westport 4. Basketball: A team, Westport 27. Ashburton 9; B team, Ashburton 21. Westport 7. During the visit pupils inspected the cement works at Cape Foul wind.