BRILLIANT FINISH

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 32, 1 November 1932, Page 13

BRILLIANT FINISH

Race for V.R.C. Derby LIBERAL’S CONVINCING WIN By Telegraph—Press Assn. —Copyright Sydney, Oct. 31. The “Sydney Morning Herald” says that the V.R.C. Derby was most sensational. “Liberal’s win over Gaine Carrington was convincing, and Gaine Carrington’s relegation of Top Hole to third place was equally convincing,” it continues. “Before the start Turbine kicked Liberal’s rider, J. ■Munro, on the leg, causing him a painful time while he dismounted and exercised the leg. The start was delayed till Munro had properly recovered. At the entrance to the straight,'a mix-up occurred, and Kuvera, who was among the leaders, almost fell, bls rider, M. MeCarten, being thrown. Turbine made the pace for Oro, but weakened over the concluding stages. “Gaine Carrington was not disgraced. He had charge at the straight entrance, where he had just beaten off Top Hole, but he was unable to stave off Liberal’s challenge. His rider (T. Green) was over-anxious, and asked his horse far too much in taking him to the front more than two furlongs from home. It is doubtful, however.' if he could have beaten the winner in any case.” ~ . The "Daily Telegraph says that the doubts about Liberal’s staying capacity were shattered by his brilliant finish. Munro saved him for a last run, and the colt responded gamely. . BACK FROM SYDNEY Mr. V. Riddiford Returns N.Z. STAYERS FAVOURED (By “The Watcher.”) Mr V. Riddiford returned from Sydney by the Makura yesterday. He remained for a week or two after the A.J.C. mooting to see Night and Forestry race. 11ns pair have had no luck, but all going well they will win races, and Mr. Riddiford is satisfied with their progress. There was a very decided opinion, in Australia, said Mr. Riddiford, that New Zealand horses were better for long distance races than the majority of those bred there. The stock of Limond was very popular, and he could have sold Forese try at a good figure had he felt inclined The win of Red Manford in the Wellesley Stakes was well received over there, as also was that of Historic in the Harcourt Cup. There was every indication that Australians would be attending the next national yearling sales at Trentham in much larger numbers than had hitherto been the case.