RAMPION'S DERBY VICTORY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19474, 2 November 1926, Page 6

RAMPION'S DERBY VICTORY.

HOW THE RACE WAS RUN. A. and N.Z. MELBOURNE. Nov. 1. Commenting on the contest for the Victoria Derby at Flemington on Saturday, the Sydney Morning Herald says that with the possible exception of Limerick, whose preparation was materially affected as the result of an injured heel, no fault could be found with the condition of the candidates. The New Zealand gelding stepped a little timidly at first. Uampion. 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 tho reason that Thracian made him stretch out in the run home and was only beaten i by threcquartcrs of a length. It mu9t be remembered, however, that Rampion made all the running and tho time was good under the existing conditions, being only one 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 mado 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 the New Zealand gelding lost ground in tho run to the post. The Sydney Telegraph says Rampion mado ah the running to the turn, but had to bo ridden right out lo stall off Thracian. Limerick's form was so ordinary that his Melbourne Cup prospects are far from bright. There was very little dash in his finishing run. In regard to the Cant.ala Stakes, the Sydney Morning Herald says the mile race provided ono of the most exciting finishes seen for some time and gave Melbourne racegoers the opportunity of witnessing the brilliance of Amnuuis who put up a great performance under a 10lb. penalty. TRAINING NOTES. FLEMINGTON AND CAULFIELD A. and N.Z. MELBOURNE. Nov. 1. At Flemington to-day Valicare did a record half mile gallop in 48Ja. Limerick cantered twice round and pulled up apparently well. At Caulficld Beedos did the best mile in 1m 475. Miss Disraeli compassed a similar journey in lm 47}s. NOTES FROM ELLERSLIE. GOSSIP OF THE TRACKS. BY ARCHER. It was an off morning at Ellerslie yesterday and nothing of interest was accomplished on tho tracks. A few visitors put in an appearance, and among them were Tukia, Rankura. and Mandane. who were brought north by their trainer. F. Tilley. The three-year-old Dimmer showed that ho has loflt none of his pace by liis forward running at Thames. The grey did not look ready to show his best and should be improved by the racing. There appears to be a doubt whether he will keep sound, but he has only to stand to win sprint races. A. Tinker has been enaaged to ride Nippv. Le Cheracas, High Finance, and King Merv at, Ellerslie on Saturday, while he may also ™ King Smock. It is understood that W. H. Jones, who steered him. to victory in the Whangarei Cup. will be on Eden Hall in the Mitchelson Cup. First out. first home, describes Mosaic's win in tho Goldfields Cut). The little fellow is in great heart at present and he in likely •to win more money at the spring meetings. The three-yeaj-old Ateriria (by Rossendale —Chere Chere) had his first run in the sacond division of the Trial Plate at Thames, but was never prominent. His breeding and appearance suggest that ho will cto better later on. »b ho is not nearly ready yet. There if. probably no more unluckv jockey riding than E. Warner, who has had more than a fair share of accidents in his career. As a result of a fall at Thames on Saturday he is now in hospital with a broken leg, and it will be some time before he rides again.

The in.iurv that T. Williams received to his collarbone when Beau Cavalier feli with him in the Waikato Hunt Cud was not so serious a.s at first anticipated and he will bo riding at Ellerslie on Saturday.

The three-year-old Valkon won the first division of the Trial Handicap at Thamea in good style and can be expected to accomplish better deeds. Valkon is the first of the progeny of imported Valkvrian to win and should be an advertisement for his sire, who promises to be a stud success.

Explorer, who accounted for the Thames Valley Steeplechase on Saturday, is carrying his age well, as he is now in his fourteenth year. His victory was not out of turn, a3 he had not won a raco for nearly two years, although he notched three minor placings in five starts last season.

The Mitchelson Cup candidate Mandane has reached Ellerslie in capital order, and it tshoiild not bo for lack of condition il she fails to run well. Her two starts this season havo yielded a second and a third, and it seems likclv that she may shortly return to the winning list.

The run he had in the Goldfields Cup should be beneficial to Scat, who was among tho leaders for about a mile. It was his first start for some months nnd he was on the prettv side. Scat can be expected to do better beforo the season is a great deal further advanced.

The three-vear-old Quondone has been workine _ nicely at Ellerslie and locks an improved horse for his recent racing. His latest public efforts indicate that he is soon due for a win. and he is likely to open his winning account at any time now.

For a horse that has only been in work a short time Respirator is showing a fair amount of promise and has sprinted nicely on several occasions. Respirator is an upstanding three-year-old gelding bv Tea Tray from Freesia. and is being trained by J. Williamson.

The veteran steeplechaser Oakleigh, who was -twice successful in the Grand National Steeplechase at Riccarton, broke down badly at Thames on Saturday and is never likelv to race again. It was rather a pity thai tho old fellow was not, permanently retired —before such a happening occurred.

Nancy Lee's two winning efforts at Thames demonstratp that she has struck form again. The Lucullus mare is ver7 useful over snrint courses and has been a very consistent performer. She is so well at present, that she is likely to score again soon.

Adjuster, who led the field home in the Parawai Handicap at lhames vesterday, is a five-Year-old gelding bv Adjutant "from Pauline, therefore a half-brother to Titaness. This was h ; s first success, but he showed a Kiimpso of form at Whangaroi. where ho notched a couple of minor placings.

On the strength of good track form Schorr was expected. to run well in the Puriri Hack Handicap at Thames, but his form fell short of expectations. Schorr was prominent early, but. lost his position nearine the top and was one of the last to finish

Glenotus lias been working usefully and is in (jreat heart at present. This jumper was successful over hurdles at his last start, but he has always done best over the big and he is likely to be very troublesome in am steeplechase events he contests this spriDsr.

West Abbev was successful on several occasions on country courses last season and he has made a cood Rtart this season by notching a win and a second at Thames. The chestnut is a useful hurdler and should win in his turn at the minor meetings.

The two-year-old fillv bv Romeo from T">nche«s Eudonifi that is being trained at F.llersli© hn« Vwen named Tf.oval I/over. This fillv is a half-sister to Roval Tea and is owned by Mr. C. M. TSmanuel. She is a peat youngster. but has not been long in work nnd has not been asked to do very much.

Barometer and Quincoma look none the worse for their recent racinT. Ouincoraa. raced below expectations at Cambridge. but wis unsuite'' bv the track and should do better at El'erslie. Barometer has not, shown anv dash in his 'ast two starts and is a difficult borse to follow.

The Cnmbridee double winner. Haselbura. u-'ll he afforded another opportunity to show Vio vrnrtb in the Hunters' Steep'echaje at Ellerslie on Saturday. Tho Rambler geld'ut is bound to roceire plentv of attention from backers.

For a hurdler Archibald has been galloping attractively and his racing over fences has not caused him to lose any pace. Archibald raced •nrominent.iy in a flat event at his last start and ho may heat more than bent him in the Flying Handicap on Saturday.