Melbourne Clash

Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31209, 5 November 1966, Page 6

Melbourne Clash

(N. 7. Press Assn.—Copyright) MELBOURNE. The clash between the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups winner, Galilee, and the weight-for-age star, Tobin Bronze, In the C. B. Fisher Plate at Flemington today wtii be the highlight of the final day of the V.R.C. carnival.

Although Tobin Bronze flopped badly in both cups, hie weight-for-age form has been consistent. The Fisher Plate has attracted five acceptors. The New Zealandbred pair, Future and Prince Grant, and Craftsman are also engaged. The top jockey, G. Moore, will ride the New Zealand mare, Chantal (Chatsworth ll—Tenderfoot) in the George Adams Handicap, one of the richest mile races in Australia. Marmlon has the top-weight of 9-0 in the field of 19. Chantal has 8-11 and drew No. 14 at the barrier. She beat Galilee soundly in the mile Epsom Handicap at Randwick on October 1 and has raced only once since. She ran third to Winfreux and Light Fingers in the weight-for-age Caulfield Stakes, nine furlongs, on October 12. Three other New Zealand horses have accepted for today’s meeting. They are Terrific (Gigantic—Our Love), Bastille (Faux Tirage—Excellency), and Ski (Sabaean—Winter Sport). Terrific w«i run In the V.R.C. Handicap (Hm.). Ridden by the New Zealand jockey, G. F. Hughes, he will clash with Gala Crest and Tea Biscuit, which both ran good races in the Melbourne Cup. Bastille has accepted for both the V.R.C. and Archer Handicaps. He has 8-0 in the V.R.C. Handicap and 8-1 In the Archer Handicap. Ski has 7-7 in the Archer Handicap.