SAN DOMENICO STILL UNBEATEN: MAY BE RACED IN AMERICA

Greymouth Evening Star, 30 August 1948, Page 7

SAN DOMENICO STILL UNBEATEN: MAY BE RACED IN AMERICA

SYDNEY, August 29. Sydney experts who have been comparing San Domenico with Phar Lap, Gloaming, and other champions of the last 30 years, are adjusting their opinions in the light of San Domenico's narrow photo-finish victory in the Hobartville Stakes at Randwick. The jockey. A. Mulley, was riding blindly lor the last furlong because of being struck in an eye by a flying clod. Royal Andrew just tailed to topple the champion. Mulley-.s eye was examined later and he "was advised to cancel other riding engagements for the day. Several attempts have been made in the last three months to break into the stable and interfere with the unbeaten three-year-old, San Domenico. A special lighting system and burglar alarm have been installed by the owner, Mr Ray Formosa, who has refused 15,000 guineas for San Domenico and who intends taking him to America next year. Carrying Bern borough’s colours, Hornbrook, a full-brother to Shannon, had an easy win in the Cambelltown Handicap sprint. His performance as a three-year-old in the season is well considered. Hobartville Stakes, of £ 1500; seven furlongs.—San Domcnica 8.10 (Cook) I; Royal Andrew, 9.10 (Mulley) 2; Riptide 8.10 (Coles) 3. There were 10 starters. Head; one length and a half. Time. 1.27.

Warwick Farm Stakes, of £1000:! one mile and a-half, —Septet 7.1 (Sei- ! krig» 1; Heroic Sovereign 8.11 (Briscoe) 2; Proctor 9.3 (Munro) 3. There' were 10 starters. Four lengths; onei length and a half. ; Campbelltown Handicap, of £1000;i six furlongs.—Bernbrook 7.5 (Sell-; wood) 1; Shading 7.4 (Waterhouse) 2; I The Groom 8.0 (Sprague) 3. There, were 12 starters. One length and a quarter; two lengths. Time, 1.131. SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT MOONEE VALLEY MELBOURNE, August 29. One of the worst race accidents in years occurred at Moonee Valley

when five runners fell in the first division of the Morang Handicap, The jockey, E. Preston, broke his left- leg, and A, Breasley. who injured his back was not permitted to ride again during the day. The promising West Australian filly, Barlowerie, broke her neck. The crash occurred about three and a half furlongs Horn home at the spot where the New Zealand horseman. Keith Voitre. was killed in September, 1938. Preston's mount, Star of the East, fell first, and the whole field appeared to crash into her. In a moment the course was strewn with fallen horses and riders. The favourite, Trellis, which was making a forward move at the time, was among the casualties. The placin'gs went to three outsiders in. Lady Luba, Jenny Trossady, and Mount Beauty. 22 Horses In Matinee Meeting At Westport Buller Owner.-’ and Breeders' Association held a successful matinee meeting on Saturday afternoon at Patterson's Park. There was a fair attendance. Twenty-two horses tool; part. Results: — Race One, one mile and a quarter. —Scotch Drift. 48 (L. Pascoe), 1: Loyal Volo, scr (A. Marr), 2; Gezira, scr (E. Hoiiis). 3. Ako started: Jack's Pride. Dale Lass, Scotty. Won by half a length.; two lengths. Timo, 3.1. Race Two, one mile and a half. — Wynloaf. 24 (K. Powell), 1: Sarsfield, 24 (C. Walsh), 2; Red Queen, 24 (J. Higgins). 3. Also started: Adclrna, Laiirenc Graitafi, Motto. Won by two lengths; throe lengths. Timo, 3.38, Race Three, six furlongs (gallopers).—Cricket Field (R. Frame), 1; Ch.atmonc-y (K. Powell), 2; Chianti (E. Walsh), 3. Also started; Early Night, Glenvey. Time, 1.19. Race Four, one mile and a quarts. —Sea Pirate. scr (C. Walsh), 1; Scotch Drift. 60 (L. Pascoe). 2; Jack’s Pride, scr (C. White), 3. Also started: Royal Bar, Adelma, Scotty. Won by a neck. Times: 3.0, 2.55 4-5.