Rob Roy's Walkover at Randwick

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 238, 8 October 1936, Page 8

Rob Roy's Walkover at Randwick

GAY BLONDE WINS CRAVEN PLATE. - United Press Association—By Klectrlo Telegraph.—Copyright. Received Wednesday, 10.20 p.m. SYDNEY, Oct. 7. The third day of tho'spring meeting was held at Randwick to-day in warm weather. There was an excellent attendance and the track was in good order. The Gimcrack Stakes provided a splendid tussle. There were seven horses in line nearing the post, the winner securing tho verdict by half a head. Silver Ring attempted to lead all the way in the Craven Plate, but commenced to shorten his strides nearing the distance. Gay Blonde, finishing resolutely, went on to win by ono and a-quarter lengths. Sporting Blood finished with great dash but was just out of the place money. The Night Raid colt, Rob Roy, made the opposition appear cheap in tho Members’ Handicap. Taking charge shortly after the barrier rise, ho was never off the bit and romped home a winner with six lengths’ advantage. Tho winner is a splendid type of colt and the ease with which he ran out tho mile and a-quarter brings him under discussion a 3 a Melbourne Cup possibility. Results: — HURDLES. BONNIE EOLLOX,' 10.1 (Walsh) .. 1 Alleviate, 9.9 (Heather) 2 Flying Bullet, 9.0 (Winder) .... 3 All started. Won by three lengths with the same distance between second and third. Time, 4.22 J. CRAVEN PLATE. GAY BLONDE, 8.13 (O’Sullivan) .. I Oro, 9.4 (Fox) • • 2 Silver Ring, 9.1 (Ellis) • • 3 All started, except Capris. Won by H lengths, with If lengths between second and third. Time, 2.4 J. GIMCRACK STAKES. RECORD, 5.5 (Shean) 1 Delight, 8.5 (McMenamin) ...... 2 Joan Darling, 8.5 (Heather) ...... 3 All started. Won by half a head, with half a head between second and third. Time, 1.3. SUBURBAN HANDICAP. CELEBRATE, 9.3 (Webster)’ .... 1 High, 8.5 (Maxwell) 2 Archmel, 7.2 (Ward) 5 Fifteen started, including Gay Sheik, which was seventh, and Golden Chance, which was ninth. Stretton, Cyrilliau and Rebel Lad wore in tho rear of the field. Won by half a length, with a similar distance between second and third. Time, 1.37. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP. ROB ROY, 8.9 (McMenamin) .... 1 Warrawing, 8.1 (Shean) ........ w Billy Boy, 8.10 (Webster) ...... * *Dead heat for second. Eleven started, including Cerne Abbas, which was sixth, and Kaepata, which was last. Won by six lengths. Time, 2.4. SYDNEY HANDICAP. ROGERIO, 7.5 (Cook) .. 1 Osculum, 7.13 (Parsons) 2 Bronze Ruffle, 0.7 (O’Connor) .. .. 3 Nino started, including Miramond, which was last. Won by three-quarters of a length, with 2i leugths between second and third. Time, 2.32. Getting Ready for the Big Money Received Wednesday, 9.30 p.m. MELBOURNE, Oct. 7. Oratory was scratched to-day for tho Caulfield Cup and all Flemington engagements. Talking arrived at Caulfield to-day. Gustos is not coming to Melbourne. Mala will arrive to-morrow for the Derby and Cup. Sarcherie, runner-up iu tho last two Melbourne Cups, arrived yesterday and will make a third attempt in the big race. One Whetu and International have arrived at Caulfield and have joined Cynical Kid, Wotan and Black Friar in charge of J. Fryer. Mr J. W. Hceney, owner of Gay Lover, is considering an offer to take the horse to America and run in the Santa Anita Handicap ou February 27. Queen of Song is expected in Melbourne to-night. If she runs in tho Toorak Handicap she will be ridden by J. Jennings. Ashley Reed will ride Silver Reign in the Guineas and Hostile in the Toorak, while T. Webster will ride Ileros in the Toorak.