CAULFIELD RACES

Grey River Argus, 12 October 1936, Page 3

CAULFIELD RACES

Beechwood’s Guineas DESERT CHIEF WINS. (Received October 11 al 6.30 p.u.) MELBOURNE, October 11. There, was an excellent attendaneo and fine but dull weataer for the V.A.T.U. meeting at Can field on Saturday. The former New Zealand horse, Revision, had his first Australian win, when he finished strongly in the Oby Hurdles. He is owned by S. Overend, who had several successes twelve months ago kith Akanree. The stewards inquired into the running of Cold Spring, but, took uj action.

Lochlee, who was not extended to win the Debutant Stakes for c.ult:. and geldings, cost 350 guineas as a yearling, and has been unbeaten in two starts. His next appearance will be in the Maribyrnoug Plate, and thou be will rest till the autumn.

Mr Kcmball’s Sunny Morn showed puce, but tired. Sweet Memories, a full sister to the smart sprinter Lelite, finished attractively in the Debutante Stakes tor fillies. Leaderfoot was a trifle unlucky. Mr Kcmball’s Lady Quex (wished weakly. Young Idea returned to fm-m and bad a narrow victory in the Caulfield Slakes. Golden Promise enhanced his Cup prospects by a strong finish. Cuddle assisted in Hie pace-making, but tired badly. Queen of Song was prominent early, but weakened. The first and second-placed horses are both trained bi- Jack Holt.

Beechwood lead always in the Caul field Guineas, and beat the fast-finish-ing .Prince Quex, who should (.urn the tables in the Derby. Boongarry was an excellent third, with Shakespeare fourth, which was a good effort lor his first run in Melbourne. Despite early interference, the New Zealander. Desert Chief, finished brilliantly in ihe Herbert Power Handicap to beat the pace-maker. Frill Prince and Dictator with a fair effort. Doncaster pleased his Cup admirers by fast finishing into fourth,

The Chanter was the last: to leave the barrier, and was still near the rear at the home turn, but he finished with a paralysing run in the Toorak Handicap, and enhanced his Caulfield Cup chanee. He completed a double for his trainer. F. Musgrave and his jockey, W. Elliot. The New Zealand horses, Palatinate, Ridale and Gay Circle .failed to show up. Results: — Oby Hurdle Handicap—Revision 9.3 (J. Mahar) 1; Martext 9.8 (S. Carroll) •J; King’s Warden 10.0 (A. Ramsden) 3. Eleven started. Won by half a length; a neck. Sir Muslin and Attempo fell. Time 3.40 J. Debutante Stakes for colts and geldings.—Lochice 8.0 (J. Burry) 1; Sir Grey 8.0 (F. Dempsey) 2; Sunbeau 8.0 (w. Elliot) 3. Nine started. Won by a neck; 1-j lengths. Time 48-Jsecs. Debutante Stakes for fillies—Sweet Memories S.O (A. Dewhurst) 1; Leaderfool 8.0 (11. Badger) 2; Copra 8.0 (A. Reed) 3. Eleven started. Won by half a neck; 14 lengths. Time 484 Caulfield Stakes—-Young Idea 9.0

(W. Cox) 1; Golden Promise 9.0 (11. Skidmore) 2; Charles Fox 9.4 (A. Beasley) 3. Six started. Won by a long head; half a head. Time 1.50 L This is :i course record.

Caulfield Guineas —Beechwood 8.5 (\V. Elliot) 1; Prince Quex 8.5 (J. O'Brien) 2; Boongarry 5.5 (A. Breaslev) 3. Twelve started. Won by a head; 24 lengths. Time 1.35. L This is a course record. Two were scratched, Billy Boy and Silver Reign. Herbert. Power Handicap—Desert Chief 8.1 (IL Skidmore) 1; Frill Prince 7.4 (A. Cooper) 2; Dictator 7.3 (N. Percival) 3. Thirteen started. Won by two lengths; three-quarters of a. length. Time 2.19:1. Toorak Handicap—Thu Chanter 8.3 (W. Elliot) 1; Sunraysia 7.7 (11. Badger) 2; Counter Patrol 7.10 (A. Dewhurst) 3. Twenty started. Won by half a length; a head. Time 1.3?;. This is a course record.

LIFE DISQUALIFICATION BY V.R.C. .MELBOURNE, October 9. The V.G.'R. stewaids concluded their inquiry into the alleged ringing-ni of Uruba. They are satisfied that it is identical with Sonniea, and they disqualified Sonn ca, the owner (Mr. D. G. McNaughton i. and W. Leyson for life, and 'J 1 . Davidson for five years for fraudulent practices. Leyson, who was formerly a leading trainer, won the first King's (’up with Spear Maiden. MELBOURNE, October 10. The Victorian 'Racing Club Committee held an inquiry into the ident ty of a mare raced as Uruba, who was impounded, following her dead heat fur first place at Moonee Va'ley, on August 26th. The inquiry ended when the V.R.C. declared her to be Sonniea. The stewards have disqualified Thomas Davidson for five years for having procured' the registration of, and having raced the mare under y fraudulently false description; disquali fled D. R.' McNaughton for life, for having raced the marc under a frain!ulentlv false description: and disqualified William Leyshon for life tor conniving; and also disqualified Soitnic.i for life. ADELAIDE. October JI. The Adelaide- Derby resu'ted. — Brave Lad 8.10 (Scanlon) 1; Kingswood 8.10 (BrowTey) 2; Norlecu 8.5 (Iligson) 3. Thirteen started, including Liinond Lap and Patilslris. Won by a length; J. 1 , lengths. Time 2.341.. BRISBANE. October 1 I. The| Queensland Guineas resulted — Brown Felt B.lo'(Taiwan) 1; Blandon 8.10 (Shci'ton) 2; Jovbu 1 Monk 8.16 (Ashman) 3. Eleven started. Won by a head; 11. lengths. Time 1.-101..