TURF IN AUSTRALIA

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21764, 2 April 1934, Page 7

TURF IN AUSTRALIA

RESULTS AT KANDWICK LIMARCH WINS ST. LEGER DONCASTER TO CHATHAM GOLDEN WINGS JUST BEATEN (Received April 1, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, April 1 The Australian Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting was opened at ftandwick yesterday in dull and showery weather. The track consequently was slow. The attendance was 45,000. Silver Scorn was warmly supported for the Autumn Plate. After running in a forward position throughout, she appeared likely to make tlio race interesting in the final stages, but was unable to withstand a fast-finishing effort b\' Peter Pan. The New Zealand-bred colt Sir John, considered to be the outstanding colt of the season, gave an inglorious display in the Sires' Produce Stakes. Commencing on the outside of the field, the colt never appeared to be going kindly, and .apparently found the soft track unpalatable. Dark Sky won by two lengths from Myra Tip, with Subsidy third. Liniarch, owned by Messrs. E. R. Davis and O. Nicholson, of Auckland, compensated New Zealanders for the narrow defeat of Golden Wings in the Doncaster Handicap by winning the St. Leger. After running a length behind Hall Mark, he finished strongly in the final stages and secured the victory from Blixten by a head. Goklcu Wings gave a taste of his galloping ability in the Doncaster. Taking up a prominent position early, he remained in charge until a few strides from the post, where the gallant Chatham under the heavy burden of 10.4, poked his nose in front. Peter Jackson enhanced his Sydney Cup prospects by a capital finishing eflort for third in the Autumn Plate. Results: — FIRST BRUSH HURDLE RACE, Of £300; about 2 miles ABBOT'S LAD, C. M. Sawyer's b g, aged, by Abbot'B Trace—Columbia, 10.11 (E. C. McMenamin) .. .. 1 MASTER COLIN, G. L. Shell's b g, aged, by Rizzio—Marcantonius, 10.0 (J. L. Sholl) 2 HUSTLER, W. Kiel's ch g, aged, by Kenilworth—Burlesco, 9.3 (W. Aldridge) . . . .' 3 Ton started. Abbot's Lad took up the running shortly after barrier-rise and remained in front throughout, winning comfortably by three lengths Time, 3m 48}s. AUTUMN PLATE, Of £1300; weight-for-age; I<} miles PETER PAN, R. R. Dangar's ch hj, -lyrs, by Pantheon-—Alwina, 9.0 (J. E. Pike) 1 SILVER SCORN (N.Z.-bred), F. T. Cush's br in, 4yrs, by Silverado—Contempt, 8.11 (D. Cracluiell) . . . . 2 PETER JACKSON (N.Z.), T. A.. W. and R. Smith's b g, syrg, by Nigger Minstrel—Left, 9.0 (A. E. Ellis) . . 3 Also Started.—Heroic Prince. Lough Neagh, Oro, Miss Nottava, 9.0. When they settled down, Lough Neagh was in charge from Oro, Miss Nottava and Silver Scorn, with Peter Pan last. Passiug the half-mile Lough Neagh was a length clear from Silver Scorn, Peter Pan, Peter Jackson and Heroic Prince. When straightened for home, Lough Neagh was joined by Peter Pan, closely pressed by Silver Scorn. Finishing strongly, Peter Pan reached the judge with three lengths' advantage. Time, 2m 3BJs. . A.J.C. SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES, Sweepstakes of £ls each with £2500 added; two-year-old colts and fillies; colts, 8.10, fillies 8.7; 7 fur. DARK SKY, E. L. Baillieu and W. S. Robinson's blk c, by Moabite—Lunae Lumen, 8.10 (D. Munro) . . . . 1 MYRA TIP, Hunter "Whites ch f, by Tippler—Miss Myra, 5.7 (E. Bartle) 2 SUBSIDY, "M. Lundern" and D. Lewis' b c, by Fornkloof—Vinara, 8.10 (J. M. O'Sullivan) 3 Thirteen started. The Marne was first to break tho line from Subsidy, Sir John and Dark Sky. Turning for home, The Marne was just clear from Dark Sky, Myra Tip and Great Legend. Finishing resolutely, Dark Sky secured tho verdict by two lengths. Time, lm 2915. DONCASTER HANDICAP, Of £1750; 1 mile CHATHAM. A. E. Blair's b hj, syrs, by Windbag—Myosotis, 10.4 (J. E. Pike) 1 GOLDEN WINGS (N.Z.), C. T. Keeble'a ch g, syrs, by Lackham—Megalo, 9.6 (A. E. Ellis) 2 WHITTING HAM, "G. Lightford's" br g, syrs, by Rosewing—Linlass, 8.3 (J. B. Pratt) 3 Fourteen started. Passing the six furlong 3 Golden Wings showed the way to Leila Vale, Rapsonia, Lightning March and Chatham. Passing the half-mile Golden Wings was a length ahead of Leila Vale, Jirnmio Boy and Parkwood, with Chatham making a fast forward move. Golden Wings was first to turn for home and held a comfortable lead at the Leger, where he appeared the likely winner, but Chatham, finishing stoutly under his heavy burden, got up in time to snatch the victory by half a head. Whittingham was a head away third. Rogilla finished sixth. Time, lm 40!s • A.J.C. ST. LEGER, Sweepstakes of £ls each, with £ISOO added; three-year-old colts and fillies; colts 8.10, fillies 8.7; 1$ miles. LIMARCH (N.Z.), E. R. Davis and O. Nicholson's blk c, by Limond—Queen March. 8.10 (E. Bartle) 1 BLIXTEN (N.Z.-bred), "F % Smithden" and J. StaneH'e br c. by Night RaidReceipt, 8.10 (M. McCarten) . . . . 2 HALL MARK, C. B. Kellow's ch c, by Heroic—Hcrowinkie, 8.10 (D. Munro) 3 The only starters. Commencing slowly, Hall Mark led from Limarch and Blixten and they confined in that, order to the home turn, where Limarch and Blixten joined issue with Hall Mark. Tn a desperate finish Limarch prevailed by a, head. Time. 3m 375.

VAUCI.USE HANDICAP, Of £500; 7 fur. First Division BALTIMORE. H. Peel's br g. 4yrs, b7 Cyllene-More—Gipsy Queen, 8.4 (A. R. Knox) 1 BURWOOD, W. A. Dunn's ch g. Syrs. by Backwood—Maltgilla, 8.10 (E. Bartle) •• • • '-3 MILANTHEON, A. L. Pogonoski's b hj, 4yrs, by Pantheon —Milan, 10.3 (R. L. James) 3 Ten started Dennid was emarletrt away from Gotlilin, Uttercr and Diamond. Gotlilin and Utterer led into the straight just clear of Baltimore, La Vixen and Diamond. Passing the Leger Baltimore drew away and won easily by three lengths. Time, lm 27js. Second Division HIGH, V. M. White's br g, 3yrs. by High Force—Kanzu, 8.7 (W. G. Ross) 1 DROMOS, E. J. Watt's b c, 3yrs, by Doric—Sister Vamp, 8.9 (J. M. O'Sullivan) > • * CARMLEE, Mrs. A. G. Papworth's br k, fiyrs. by Shillinglee—Carmia, 8.3 (J. C. Donkin) . • - ■ ■ .3 Eleven started. Sidecar was first to turn for home from High, Uromos and Buonarotti. High and Dromos drew away from the field passing the Leger and in a desperate finish High secured the verdict by a neck. Time, tin 28a.

WILLIAMSTOWN MEETING WATCHFUL WINS CHIEF RACE (Received April 1. 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Aoril 1 The principal event at the Willinmstown races yesterday resulted ; EASTER STAKES,, Of £750; 1 mile WATCHFUL, C. Willmott's br h. 4yrs. by Drake—Tarupra Bay, 7.9 (O. Phillips) 1 EASTERN CHIEF, J. P. Arthur's, 7.11 (A. Breasley) 2 BREAK UP, H. R. Telford's, 7.10 (Preston ) 8 Ten started. Three-quarters, of a length; head. Timo, lm 40s. Sir Simper run second in the Maiden Plato, one mile, and Chief Light ran second in the Werribee Welter, one mile. Both are owned by Mr. W. T. Hazlett, of Invercargill.