SPORTING.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVI, Issue 284, 1 November 1926, Page 8

SPORTING.

THAMES MEETING. Per Press Association. THAMES, Nov. 1. It rained heavily early this morning, but the weather at about 1 o’clock was clearing. The course is heavy for the second day of the meeting, and the attendance is fair. Results: TOTARA HURDLES, of 130 sovs., about one mile and three-quarters. ; West Abbey, 9.10 1 1 Kawa, 2 3 Star of the East, 10.4 3 * Won by four lengths. No time was taken. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. COMMENT’S ON SATURDAY’S EVENTS. Received November 1, 11.10 a.m. .SYDNEY,-Nov. 1. Commenting onVthe Victorian Derby, the Herald says: \ “With the possible exception of Limerick, whose preparation was materially affected as the result of an injur/d heel, no fault could be found with' the condition of the candidates. The New Zealand gelding stepped a little timidly at first, ltampion, who had the inside running, was one of the smartest away and he was always in front. Although many were not impressed by his performance for the reason that Thracian had. made him stretch out in the run home and was only beaten by three-quarters of a length, it must be remembered that Rampion made all the running and that the time was good under tlie existing conditions, being only a second outside Manfred’s record for the race. The surprise of the race was the fine display of Thracian who was never further back than third. Coming into the straight Limerick made a smart move. It was so dazzling that it looked as if he would come on and win. The effort, however, ceased almost as sensationally as it began and he lost ground in the run to the post.” iThe Telegraph says: “Rampion made the running to the turn, but he had to be ridden right out to stall off Thracian. Limerick's form was so that his Melbourne Cup prospect! are far from bright. There was very little dash iu his finishing run.” V

The Herald says: “The Cantala Stakes provided one of the most exciting finishes seen for some time and gave Melbourne racegoers an opportunity of witnessing the brilliancy of Amo unis who put up a. great performance.” —Press Association.