TURF IN AUSTRALIA

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22185, 12 August 1935, Page 7

TURF IN AUSTRALIA

STEEPLECHASE CONTEST FULHAM SUCCESSFUL METRO NARROWLY BEATEN (Received August 11. G. 5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Au&. 11 A good record in important jumping events in Victoria this season was completed by the aged Poitrel gelding Fulham at Caulfield yesterday when lie won the Australian Steeplechase. Ftdhatn was successful in the Victoria Grand National Hurdles, on July fi, but fell in the steeplechase on July 10, while lie ran second to Sixteen Annas in tile Australian Hurdle Haeo a week ago. The New Zealand-bred gelding Metro, ridden by K. Voitre, was defeated only by half a head in the Balaclava Stakes by Highanlo, to whom ho conceded a stone in weight. Bunsby Gaze ran unplaced in this race. The Mirror was second in the Arkaringa Hurdles, in which Shatter ran unplaced. First Song was unplaced in the St. Aubin Welter, and Membo in the Knowsley Steeples. Results: — AUSTRALIAN STEEPLECHASE, Of £1600: about Si milca FTJLHAM, H. Parker's b 3, n&cd by Poltrcl—Lark'is, 10.12 (W. Sanditord) 1 CHARACTER. M. O. Markillio and C. P. Cox's blk K, ageel, by Bobniak— Ilurrr.ouißi, 9.0 (J. L. Meagher) . . 2 KINGSTOL, F. Matson's b g, aged, bv Pistol King—Traumerci, 10.3 (Ryan) 3 Also Started.—Pactolue, 11.4; Riawena, 11.0; Buckler, Laniroi. 10,4; Attento, Mitten. Wakerife, 0.0. , Two and a-half lengths; half a length. Time, 7m 10s. BALACLAVA STAKES, Of <6500; 1 rniln 3 fur. HIGHARDO. B Wilson's br «, Byre, by High Art— Sita, 7.6 (8. Tomiaon) .. 1 METRO (N.Z.-brod), W. J. Pelham and C. F. Taylor's ch g, Syrn. by Chief Ruler—Killed, 8.5 (K. Voitre) .. 2 GAY STAR. S. E. Bailey and E. Fißher'B ch hj, 6yra, by Guy Lothario—violet • Rays, 0.2 (H. Skidmo'ro) .. . • 3 Six started. Half a hetidi tv/o lengths. Tune, 2m J3lb. PLACINGS AT ROSEHILL NEW ZEALAND HORSES (Received August 11, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, Aug. 11 No New Zealand or New Zealand-bred horses were successful at the Rosehill races yesterday, but several were placed. Latharna finished second ar.d Saectila third in the Three-year-old Handicap, 7 fur., in which Golden Treasure, Parquet and Maestro were unplaced. Loud Applauso ran second in the Maiden Handicap, 1 mile. Silver Ring and Theo were unplaced in the Flying Handicap, 6 fur. Gladswood finished third and Limoux fourth in the Rosehill Handicap, li miles. Golden Gate was second in the Parramatta mile. SILVER RING'S FORM CONNECTIONS DISAPPOINTED (Received August 11, 6.35 p.m.) SYDNEY, Aug. 11 Silver Ring's performance at Rosehill yesterday greatly disappointed his connections. Ho was strongly fancied for the Flying Handicap, but could not finish better than sixth after getting away poorly. REVENUE AND STAKES AUSTRALIAN CLUBS SYDNEY, Aug. 10 A profit of £18,537 was made by the Australian Jockey Club last season. This was £3OOO less than for the previous season, but was most satisfactory considering the increased prize money. A message from Melbourne states that the Victoria Racing Club has provided £30,750 for the Melbourne Cup meeting this year. This is £OOOO less than in 1034, when the stakes were raised owing to the centenary. The Melbourne Cup this year is worth £BOOO, as compared with £IO,OOO last year. The other stakes are proportionately reduced. SUNDAY AT RICCARTON MONASTIC SOHOOLS WELL INTEREST IN SUPEREX [by telegraph—own correspondent] CHIIISTCH IJRCH, Sunday The Riccarton tracks were open for two hours this morning, and the majority of the horses engaged on Tuesday were out. A grass track was open, hut although some horses were worked on it, there was 1:10 serious galloping. The unusual spectacle of a horse being schooled on a Sunday was provided by Monastic (R. Drinkwater), who gave an excellent display over eight of the schooling steeplechase fences. He did not show any inclination to shirk any of the obstacles, and there is no doubt that his dislike for the kennels double is due to the ditch in front. Probably the advisability of putting a similar ditch in front .of one of the schooling fences for educational pur [loses will bo considered before next winter. Among new arrivals given easy work on the sand to-day were Osculate and Royal Banquet. The former is carrying solid condition and looks as. if he will need homo racing to tune him up. Royal Banquet also looks a little above himself, but is stated to race at his best when on the big side. Giggleswick is only a novice hurdler, but those who saw him schooling yesterday were under tho impression that he had been at the game longer than the few weeks H. Turner has had him in hand. He is developing into a smart jumper and with the pace he can command lie may win a raco during the week. Tarcha also did well in his schooling. Ho raced fairly well in the early part of the winter and was taken to Trenthani in tho belief that he would distinguish himself even in dress circle class, but his performances were very mediocro. "The heavy track was considered to bo tho main cause, and he was sent south in tho hope that he would shape better on _ firm ground. Taking a line through his work yesterday, ho may yet justify tho high opinion formed of him in tho Hawke's Bay district. Superox, one of P. T. Hogan's team, has attracted attention since ho arrived at Riccarton. He is a well-furnished three-year-old colt by Night Raid from Massatuko, by Last Dart from Martuko, by Martian from Mazabuka, by Chaucer. Ho is owned by Mr. J. A. Matbewson, of Dunedin, and is looked upon as a most likely Derby candidate. Ho is engaged in the Cashmere Plate on Tuesday and his showing will bo watched with interest.