NOTES ON THE RACING

Evening Star, Issue 25034, 29 November 1943, Page 5

NOTES ON THE RACING

[By Sx. Ci-Aiit.J

Poutau (2,053-2,084), Tavern Light (1,6981,840), and Invincible (1,320-1,677) were by several hundreds of pounds the best backed for the Middleton Handicap. There was a delay of just on' a quarter of an hour at the start, and when the barrier was released - Prince Dolomite, Rockery, and Roman Son were left. Invincible and Gunga Din led put of the straight from Gamble and Sandy Cape, and at the mile post Gamble had taken charge from Nightealm and Full Pitch. The last-named and Gamble were- joiaed by Rockei-y on the far turn, where Invincible was lying about fifth and next the rails. Then Nightealm ran to the front and led into the straight from Gold Nugget, Rockery, and Sandy Cap. At the distance Rockery had taken charge, and then Invincible began to thread his way through the field and just reached Rockery to beat him by a hea-d, with Tavern Light half a head awy third. Prince Dolomite was three lengths away fourth. For the Spring Nursery Handicap Intense (2.957-2,423), Blue Bonny (2,0212.169), and Piccolo (1,035-1,535) were the best fancied. Intense and Blue Bonny were the first colours to be picked up. Blue Bonny led on to the course proper from Intense and Joygiver and ran home an easy, winner by three lengths from Joygiver, who heat Intense by a head, with similar margins to Air Ace and Piccolo.

The Apprentices' Handicap was run in divisions, and the Caithness-Sir Wina bracket (2,008-2.208). First In (1,471-1,510), and Rout, (1.016-1.175) were the best backed. First. In lost a lot of ground at the start of the first division, Whitley and Dark I'ollv being the early leaders. First In made up her ground very quickly and was first into the straight-from Sir Winn, Irish Note and Royal Lass. In the run home Irish Note and Roval Eea drew well clear, the former winning bv half a head, with Sir Wina three, lengths away third, and First In next. The start for the second division was better, and when the field settled down Rout and Saldowa ran past Tn Chancerv. and this trio led Chillow Dene and Caithness into the straight. Inside the distance Caithness got a good run next the : rails and won bv a length from Voltaire, who finished fast, beating Saldowa by three lengths, and Gay Fort was next.

Representative (5.982-4.642) was a pronounced favourite for the New Zealand Cud. on which the total investments were £22,721, and Battledress (2,502-3,071), Oladvnev-Don Quex bracket (2.368-3.868), and Rakanui (2.094-5.325) were the best fancied of the others. When less than a emiple of furlongs had been covered Don Quex ran to the front, and as the stands were passed (half a mile) he was showing t.hft way to Rakanui, Scottish Dale, and Te Kawiti. who were racing abreast, with Kevin. Representative, and Patria next, and Gladynev at the tail of the field. Passing the mile and a-quarter post Don Quex was about two lengths clear from Scottish Dale, with a gap of four lengths tr, Rakanui, Representative, and Te Kawiti abreast*, then Night Pal, Patria, Kevin, Battledress. Silver Sox, and Classform following in lhat order, and Foxbaven. Palfrev, and Gladvnev at the rear. As ihn field raced io I lie far I urn Scottish Dale moved up to within half a length of Don

Quci, who was about three lengths in front of Palria and Te Kawiti, together, with Battledress, Representative, Rakanui, and Night Pal next. Across the lop Scottish Dale dropped back, and turning for homo Don Quex drew away from Palria, with Representative, Battledress, Night Pal. and Classform handy. After passing the distance post the favourite challenged Don Quex and appeared to have his measure. Then Classform forced her way in between them, and over the last. 50yds Palfrey challenged on the outside. In a great, finish the judge decidod in favour of Classform by half a head from Representative, with similar margins to Don Quex and Palfrey. Then there was a big gap io Battledress, with Night Pal, Foxhaven. The Monarch, and Silver Sox next, and Scottish Dale last.

In a pool of £14,812 invested on tho Welcome Stakes, Subdued carried 7,8783,043, with Silvio (1,981-2,606) and Bonny Flight (1,885-2,332) easily the best fancied of the others. The favourite jumped out very smartly and led Bonny Flight and Bridge Acre on to the course proper. Subdued ran home a good winner by nearly four lengths from Silvio, who finished fast to beat Bridge Acre by half a head. Pensacola and Bonny Flight worn next £16,667 was invested on the Derby Stakes. Tara King carried 7,201-4,734, with Expanse (1,787-3,208) and High Play (1,519-2,681) the next, fancied. John 0' London, Tara Kjng, and Young Bob were pinched out at the start, and Burberry led out of tho straight from Mr Valiant, Expanse, and High Play. At the end of half a mile High Play ran into second place to Burberry, with the favourite at least 10 lengths away. After rounding the far turn Burberry shot out with a lead of six lengths from High Play, with the favourite 'beginning to improve his position. The field closed on Burberry at the home turn, where ho was followed by High P'.nv, Expanse, and the favourite. At, the distance High Play was in charge and then Tara Kiiig made his challenge. He had to be ridden out to oatch High Play, and only over the last 50yds got his nose in front to finally win by three-quar-ters of a length. Expanse was three lengths away third, five lengths in front of Burberry and Carnforth, who finished together. Tho investments on the Stewards' Handicap totalled £22,065 10s, and the best backed wore Tutere (2,965-3,110), Sir Bradburv (2,762-2,984), Lord Advocate (2,4782,721), end Royal Flight (2,319-2,590). Silver Lilv, Gold Flight, John Gay, and Sir Bradb"ury were the first to be picked up, and as they raced to the turn on to the course proper Silver Lily was just in front of Royal Flight, John Gay, Theolateral, and Lord Advocate. John Gaywas the first, on to the course proper from Theolateral, Lord Advocate, Silver Lily, and Grilse wide out next. At the distance Theolateral took charge and won by two lengths from Grilse, who beat Lord Advocate by a length. Then followed Sham Boy, Fleet Street, Sir Bradbury, Boulder Dam, and Indian Sign. When the totalisators were closed very promptly on the Riccarton Handicap a lot of spectators were shut out and the pools totalled £18,174 10s. Foxcatcher (4,2232,961), Rink (3,324-2-705), Botany (1,4281,702), and The Raker (1,308-2,705) were the best fancied. Rink and Paladeo were the smartest to jump out, but passing the mile post Rawhamai ran through and led the favourite, Botany, Paladeo, and Golden Acre round the far turn. Foxcatcher was* first into the straight from Paladeo, Botany, The Raker, and Rink. Then the last-named challenged the favourite and gradually wore him down to win by a length,, with Royal Writ three lengths away third. The Raker, Botany, and .Chiding weio next.