RACING IN AUSTRALIA

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 7 June 1927, Page 2

RACING IN AUSTRALIA

AN' AUCKLAND OWNER'S VIEWS (By Telegraph—Special to “The Mail”) AUCKLAND, Cth June. “Racing in Sydney has been revolutionised. It is'clean, and racing facilities are wonderful; in fact, New Zealand has a good deal to learn from Australia in the latter respect,” says Mr. C. Mupro Emmanuel of Auckland, owner of that clever three-year-old Royal Tea, who returned from a successful trip to Australia by the Maunganui this morning. But in the matter of horseflesh Mr. Emmanuel is sure the Dominion can show tho Australians something better than theirs every time. “Why,” he said to a “Star” reporter during a chat this morning, “a New Zealand horse has only to arrive in the Commonwealth for its weight to go up several pounds.” “Where Australia particular!!' outshines New Zealand,” said "Mr. Emmanuel, “is in getting horses ,to and from the courses up to fifty miles away, and in the 'fact that stipendiary stewards are given fuller powers to inquire and decide upon any question of improper practices or riding. Two stipendiaries attend every meeting in Australia, , and they are smart in their decisions. I think it better than the committee method we have. Travelling for race horses is first rate for a moderate fee. It is cheaper than the train. A racer is conveyed in special motor coaches, up to fifty miles, to the scene of the races on the day of the event, and they can be back to their quarters the same night. In respect to prize money, Australia, outside of Randwick, has nothing ,on us. Our prize money is higher, but for owners who bet, Sydney is the great place. It has the finest ring in the world. All the races are broadcasted from start to finish so that the result is known in town almost as soon as on the course.” Mr. Emmanuel said he was unlucky to lose with Royal Lover at Sydney, last Tuesday, and further stated that it is his intention to send Royal Tea to Australia for the autumn races. Mr. George Price, who trained him in Sydney, considered him one of the best in Australia up to a mile. The horse is now at Ellerslie. He proposed sending him lor the Doncaster.

FOUR JOCKEYS INJURED

SDYNEY, nth June. In the Novice Handicap at Brokenhill. with a field of seventeen, eight horses foil when entering the straight. Two horses were killed and four jockeys were taken to the hospital seriously injured.

AUSTRALIAN RACING SYDNEY, 6th June. The Randwick races were run in fine weather. Results: — Jockey Club Hurdle Race.—Gfosvonor, 10.11, i; Micronesia, 10.9, 2; Piratic, 11.2, 3. Seven started. Micronesia took charge at the half-mile, but Grosvenor, with a run, made a great forward move, and taking command rounding the bond led into the straight-, giving nothing else a chance, and leading over the last hurdle won easing up by five lengths. Time, 4.21*. BRISBANE, 6th June. The Brisbane Cup resulted.—Kentla. 6.12, 1; Coin Nut, 8.3, 2; Rawhetu, 7.9, 3. Eighteen started. Won by five lengths. Time, 3.29^. SYDNEY, 6lh June. At the Newcastle Races the Queen s Handicap resulted: —Stormy, 9.6, 1: King Collar, 8.2, 2; Herrneaklo, 8.4, 3. Four started. Won hv a length. Time, 1.413.