PLANS FOR NEW STATESMAN

Press, Volume C, Issue 29610, 5 September 1961, Page 5

PLANS FOR NEW STATESMAN

Not Starting In A.J.C. Derby IN.Z.P. A.-Reuter—Copyright) MELBOURNE, September 4. The Victorian colt, New Statesman, will not make the trip to Sydney for the A.J.C. £lO,OOO Derby. Instead, he will race in Melbourne in preparation for the Victoria Derby. This was decided today by the trainer, B. Courtney, and the part-owner, Mr L. T. Casey. After New S'atesman won the Whittier Handicap (six furlongs) on Saturday Courtney said the colt would be sent to Sydney for the Rosehill Guineas and the A.J.C. Derby. “We have giqen his programme a lot of thought over the week-end and decided today he would* be better off ’in Melbourne *this spring.” Courtney said.

It is planned to give New Statesman his next start in the Moonee Valley John Feehan Handicap on Saturday week. Avondale (N.Z. Press Association) AUCKLAND, September 4. The T.A.B. double will be on the Coronation and Shorts Handicaps on the second day of the Avondale Jockey Club's spring meeting on Saturday. Acceptances:— 11 a.m.— KINGSLAND HURDLES, of £800; two miles.—Golden. Defaulter (7), 11-12; Beau Teal (3) 9-13; County (6), In Town (8). Malways (9) 9-11; Fly Home (5) 9-4; Dalrob (1). Angus Junior (4), Big Chief (2) 9-0. 11.40 am KINDERGARTEN HANDICAP, of £700; two-year-olds; five furlongs.—Spartan (14) Comic Opera (5), Gold Chick (1), Pipe Dream (4). Earl Gabador (9), Fulgar (13), Tembu Lad (6), Agalon (7) 8-5; Kapok (15), Davinjr (3). Lamyn (10). Stridemaster (8) 8-4; Casteina (12). Gold Tan (11) 8-0; Sonnet's Pride (2) 7-13. 12.25 p.m EMPIRE HACK HANDICAP, of £750; seven furlongs King's Cove (19) 8-7; Gento (1) 8- Cracksman (4) 8-5; John Roble (26), Preferable (24), Tauless (14) 8-3; Dalmally (6). Lady Eva (8) 8-2; Ronaldo (15). Sardis (16). Hillford (5) 8-0; Bonnie Dee (22) 7-13; Kilwuddie (10) 7-12; Eisteddfodd (3). Stradown (2). Bridget Molloy (25) 7-9; Romance (7), Mattiwilda (11), Three Dollars (23). Advocacy (13) 7-8; Blue Reel (9). Caromills (18), Tense (12), Wheeler (27). Ladv Avocat (21). Kerry Dancer (17), Fair Sue (20) 7-7. Brackets: Mattiwilda and Advocacy. Wheeler and Lady Avocat. Kerry Dancer and’ Fair Sue. 1.10 p m.— AVONDALE GUINEAS, of £1000; three-year-olds; ' one mile—Kandavu (8), Foxskin (9). Persian Star (5), Top Rank (7). Poet's Pride (2), Paratu (6), Jet Cruiser (1). Dry Martini (4). Sy beau (3) 8-10. 2 p.m CORONATION HANDICAP, of £1750; one mile and three furlongs.—Nerula (4) 9-6; Fair Filou (6) 9-3: Rosina Ann (1) 9- Beauzami (14) 8-8; Wairere Boy (10) 8-6; Play Prince (15) 8-5; On Demand (12) 8-4; Ruthless Tax (11) 8-1; Uppercut (8) 7-13; Even Stevens (3) 7-10; Climbing (9) 7-8; MelodyMan (5) 7-6; Shamus O'Bryan (2) Mutual (7) 7-5; Gilt (13) 72.45 p.m SPRING HANDICAP. of £1000: one mile.—Firenze (14) 9-4; Commodore Roberts (7) 9-3; Sutnmerford (3) 9-1; Dashing Star (16) 9-0; Countax (8) 8- Gauntlet (2) 8-6: Black Lad (6), Iman (12) 8-5: Jovic (11) 8-2: Beau Way (1). Dolamars (10) 8-i; Lady Be Fair (5) 7-11; Count Filou (4) 7-8; Henry Higgins (9). Bandala (15). Special Man (13) 7-7. Bracket: Gauntlet and Count Filou. 3.35 p.m SHORTS HANDICAP, of £1000; six furlongs.—Kalamira (6) 8-6; Rock of Alarm (4). Catanai (3) 7-8; Marendellas (1) 7-6; Mali (7) 7-5; Otematata (3) Solid Gold (5), Querist (2). Salalah (9) 7-0.

4 20 p.m GRANDSTAND HACK HANDICAP. of £750: one mile and a quarter.—Persian Fair (6) 9-0; Cleat (13) 8-9; Special Terms (19) 8-5; Castle Deb (1) Avocado (15), Tawhiti Rahi (31 8-4; Urgent (16), Commodore Smith (13) Lady Eva (8) 8-2; Stylish Son (20) 7-11; Gay Gavotte (5) 7-9; Sweet Filou (2). Brisbane (11) 7-8; Jack James (7). Assist (22), Redspot (17), Travel Log (21), Royal Life (4). Queen’s Ribbon (9). Lady Avocat (12), Chef (19). Straight Irish (14) 7-7. ’