THE TURF

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 31 July 1924, Page 5

THE TURF

GLOAMING’S CHRISTCHURCH RACE (By Electric Telegraph —Copyright.) Australian and N.Z. Caole Association.) SYDNEY, July 30. Air Greenwood, interviewed, said the reason lie brought. Gloaming so often to Australia was because whether he wins, or even runs a race, he knew the Sydney people appreciated a good horse. He know he would get a good reception —not like that affair in the Christchurch Challenge Stakes when there was an outcry after the race. Explaining the circumstances Mr Greenwood said there were only three runners and one of them, the two-year-old Gaillard, played up and interfered with Gloaming. Naturally the latter resented and the starter sent Gloaming to the outside. .Ho thought that was against the rules of racing in New Zealand which stipulates that a horse can be ordered to stand behind tho field, but not sent to the outside. Gloaming was turned side on when Che barrier rose and raced off at a tangent, and before he he straightened gave the other two runners twenty lengths’ start. Even so Razzle Dazzle beat him only by a short head, making obvious what a good thing it would have been for Gloaming with an even start. After the race there was a peculiar demonstration—a mixed affair, some cheering Gloaming for such a good performance, others might have been shouting glee at his downfall, and hte hackers "of Razzle Dazzle cheering because he won for them. Mr Greenwood added: “I know from experience things will be different in Australia. Whatever happens to him lie will get a hearty welcome at Randwick if he gets fit and well to the post, whether he can win or not.” Gloaming landed sound and well. Mr Greenwood expects him tcP reproduce his form. At the present time some thirty New Zealand racehorses are housed at Chisholm's stables at Raudwick.