The Turf.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XII, Issue 230, 11 September 1922, Page 2

The Turf.

* September 14, 16.—Wanganui J.C. September 20— Manawatu Hunt Club. September 22, 23—Ashburton County BiO. September 23, 25—Avondale J.C. September 23. 25—Otaki-Maori R.C. September 28, 29—Geraldine R.C. September 30—Napier Park R.C. October 4.—Hawke’s Bay J.C. October 6 and 7—North Otago J.C. October 7—Pakuranga Hunt Club. October 12 and 14—Dunedin J.C. October 13 and 14—Whangarei J.C. October 13 and 14—Masterton R.C. October 21 and 23—Wellington R.C. October 2 land 23—Gore R.C. October 23.—North Canterbury and Oxford J.C. October 23—Waipawa County R.C. October 23—Wavorley-Waitotara R.C. October 23.—Waikato Hunt Club. October 26 and 28—Poverty Bay Turf Olab. October 27—Poverty Bay Hunt Club. October 26—Taratahi-Cartortun R.C. Nov. 4, 6.—Auckland R.C. Nov. 4,6, 8, 11.—Canterbury J.C, Nov. 10, 11.—Hamilton R.C. Nov. 15.—Horowhenua R.C. Nov. 17, 18.—Winton J.C. Nov. 22.—Ashhurst-Pohangina R.C.

CLOAMING-BEAUFORD CONTEST. NEW ZEALANDER BEATEN. HEAVY GOING. Sydney, Sept. 9. The Chelmsford Stakes resulted:— Beauford (Wood) 1, Gloaming (Young) 2, David (Duncan) 3. Won by threequarters of a length, with a quarter of a length between second and third. Time 1.53. There were fourteen starters. Between 50,000 and 60,000 witnessed the Beauford Gloaming battle, a record for a Tatter sail’s rteeting. Steady rain during the Forenoon failed to diminish enthusiasm in the Beanford-Gloaming contest, though a plethora of macintoshes and wet weather attire robbed Randwick of the bright and gay setting worthy of the occasion. After lunch the weather cleared beautifully, but the track was heavy. A feature of the match was the remarkably even Revision of the opinion of the public and turf tipster B in their fancies, with Beauford slightly in favour. Much depended on the post positions, Gloaming drawing seven and Beauford fourteen. Gloaming jumped to the front immediately. ’ Beauford was slightly left. Passing the mile post Gloaming led Tressayr, with Beauford moving into third place. Gloaming, Tressayr and Soorak led the field round the bend. Beauford. was seemingly unable to overtake the Furious challenged the leaders entering the straight, but Beauford came last and overtook Gloaming at the half distance. The New Zealander responded gamely to the rider’s prompting, but though sticking gamely failed to head the Newcastle galloper. Mason said Gloaming was beaten on his merits. Beauford’s stock has appreciably increased as the result of the conquest, but admirers of Gloaming are satisfied with the New Zealander’s performance in the heavy going. Mason, in an interview , said Gloaming was as fit as could be and was fairly and squarely Two years ago it might have been different. He was not so young as he used to be. • Beauford was undoubtedly a great galloper. . Tramway Handicap.—Rostrom 1. Fleuriste 2, Loyal Irish 3. Won by half a length. Time 1.26 J. Spring Handicap.—Warriway 1, Molyneaux 2, Llanthony 3. Won by a short head. Time 2.7. Cupidon' finished fifth in the Spring ' Handicap. I THE CHAMPIONS. Since Beauford began to win he has had a great record. He has only been twice out of a place, and has given some wonderful demonstrations of speed. He holds the Australian mile and a quarter record of 2.35, and there is little doubt that if he had been pushed he could have broken other records. His speed is phenomenal, but Gloaming has also shown that he is tremendously fast in some of his public performances, while it is well-known that he has put up some astounding times in private up to a mile. Out of 48 starts Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s champion has won on no fewer than 42 occasions. Beauford has now 15 wins out of 24 starts to his credit. The time test is not altogether reliable in comparing the galloping ability of horses, but a glance at the best performances recorded by Beauford and Gloaming cannot fail to be pfl interest. The following arc the best times recorded by the two

cracks: — Gloaming. Distance 6 furlongs 1.11 4-5—9.0 7 furlongs Mile 1.25 2-5—9.11 .. 1.37 1-5—7.13 9 furlongs ... 1.52 —8.10 1$ mile ... 2.5} —8.11 1} mile ... 2.32 2-5—9-4 Distance Beauford 1.12—9.0 .... 1.26 — Mile ■ 1.37 — 9 furlongs .... 1.53 — .. 2.3}—9.0 .. 2.32}—9.0