SPORTING Fastest Times in America

Greymouth Evening Star, 21 September 1946, Page 7

SPORTING Fastest Times in America

Australasian Records/ , Compared A former New Zealander, Mr H. I Tailored, who raced High Caste in ' Australia, is at present on a visit to I America, and in a recent letter stated i that dirt track times in the United I States are faster than the grass reI cords in Australia. A comparison of some of the best times will be of interest. Aurie’s Star’s straight six furlongs at Flemington in I.BJ was only a quarter of a second slower than America’s best for a straight course made 42 years ago. Australia’s seven furlongs in 1.22 by Freckles equals U.S.A.’s best effort, while Amiable's mile in 1.34?} is a fraction of a second slower than the American record. Australia’s record, 2.375, for a mile and a half, held by Palfresco, compares with the States’ best 2.27 3-5. The world’s record for two miles is held in England, and Australia’s best is 3.19 5 held by Spear Chief, compared with U.S.A.’s 3.20 4-5. Coming to New Zealand, it is interesting to note that Gloaming was credited with running four furlongs in 45secs. U.S.A.’s record is 45 4-5. Dimensions of American Champion Assault, the three-year-old champion of America, and winner of up- s wards of £lOO,OOO in stakes this season alone, was officially measured a while ago, and his figures make interesting reading. He is, apparently, a small horse in most ways in contrast to the general run of champion gallopers. He is 15 hands 1A inch tall; has a girth of 71 in, takes a 5 shoe; weighs approximately 9501b5, but is particularly wide between the eyes, 81 inches. The measurer, a racing authority, described Assault as the smallest winner of importance he had run a tape over, but the colt is girthed as deep as some of the biggest horses. However, he is perfectly put together, has no vices, and nothing upsets him. In comparison, Australia’s champion, Bernborough, stands 17 hands lin, and has a girth of 72 inches. High Caste was 16.2 and Ajax 16.1 when in training, and their girths were 761 in and 73in. respectively. These measurements were taken when the horses were much older than Assault. Punter’s Big Wins on Photo-finishes Bookmakers say that a punter has won some thousands of pounds from them since the installation of the photo-chart finishes at Canterbury by backing the horse who finishes on the outside, says the Sydney Morning Herald. The punter is not always able to follow his “system,” but if he could have got his money on each time he would have won on seven of the eight races in which the photographs have been used to determine the winner. Probably it will take a long run of successes for horses on the inside before he is convinced that there is nothing more, than coincidence in his amazing success. In four races in which the camera has decided minor placings three have gone to horses finishing on the outside. The camera takes pictures of finishes from the inside of the track as well as from the ■ outside.

Well Related A two-year-old filly by Springfield Globe from Lady Bridget is being educated by C. T. Tasker. Lady Bridget is the dam of Bronze Eagle and Sir Michael. She was got by Guy Parrish—Bridget Galindo, by Galindo —Mavourneen, by Prince Imperial—Moino, by General Tracey. In the course of time the filly should make a particularly interesting addition to the Trotting Stud Book. Australian Winner Revinach, winner of the Yarraman Handicap, one mile, the concluding event at Caulfield last Saturday, is a i:i reluct of Coronach and the Englishbred thus p. half-brother to Foxella and brother to Gay Corrie. In recent weeks Revinach has been displaying excellent form and he took charge over half a mile from home and scored by two lengths. Revinella, the dam, traces to Glass Doll, a winner of the English Oaks. Lord Barwon. Mr. E. A. Bowler, owner of the New Zealander, Lord Barwon, is not very happy at present about the prospects of the colt, who has not progressed as well as expected. His chance of beating the Sydney-trained colt Flying Duke in the Derbies seems to be remote at the moment. Lord Barwon’s stablemate, Mr. Rosa, has worked well, winning a sevenfurlong barrier trial at Victoria Park this month. Brilliant Mare’s First Foal. Subdued, which was unbeaten in her five starts as a two-year-old, has produced a chestnut filly to the Nearco horse, Lord Bobs, and this season will be mated with Mr. Currie’s latest importation, Timanova. Subdued is by Ringmaster from Submission, by Limond from Homage, by Absurd from Eulogy.

Auckland Classics (P.A.) AUCKLAND, Sept. 20. The following remain in the Welcome Stakes and the Great Northern Guineas at Ellerslie after the declaration of forfeits:— Welcome Stakes, five furlongs.— Belcroon, Malayan, Achinella colt, Ninnid, Silver Stick, Mussie filly, Royal Chief—Rosenor colt, Vetan, Mitigate, Deslow, Parisian Gold, Shirley Fox, Luxmint, Robin Leigh, Te Hero—Bravado filly, Fellowship, Ultimate, Coronach—Bonny Gay filly, Torrent, Nectarina, Legal Folly, Starborne, Ladyship, Ticotime. Great Northern Guineas, one mile. —Coronach —Kudos filly, Swanee, Barlasch, Dutch Orator, Ganjah, Cosmoledo, Majesty, Bramerton, Silver Stick —Phone Dance filly, Bonny March, Zealander, Platomon, Lang Bian —Quaint gelding, Beau Laird, Gavinmor, Rating, Shining Ring, Bridge Watcher, Beau Repaire—Tea Spoon- filly, Dink—Kolla Berrin colt, Sea Fury, Ecstasy, Trench Fight— Misora gelding, Tweed ll—Micrometer filly, Mahia Park, Regal Praise, Grey Moments.