SYDNEY CUP

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23019, 22 April 1938, Page 7

SYDNEY CUP

I AN AUTUMN DISCOVERY THREE-YEAR-OLD L'AIGLON PANDAVA AND NUFFIELD BY PHAETON A three-year-old was placed in the limelight in Australia on Monday when L'Aiglon led the field home in the Sydney Cup in the good timo of 3.23. Allotted the minimum impost, 6.7, his effort in the Warwick Autumn Cup, 1J miles, run at Randwick in April, nevertheless was viewed favourably as pointing to the likelihood of his proving a stayer; and the account of the race endorsed the finding in his favour on that important point. L'Aiglon, who was bred in Queensland, and who is by The Buzzard from tho Syce mare Conciso, was included with the list of yearlings submitted at auction at the New South Wales sales in tho autumn of 1936, when ho was bought by Mr. W. Rigby for 500 guineas. The winner's portion of the Sydney Cup prize amounted to £5200, with a gold trophy valued at £2OO, a highly pleasing; return for a speculation of 500 guineas. RIVAL TWO-YEAR-OLDS HONOURS AGAIN EVEN The question of superiority as between Pandava and Nuffield, tho leading two-year-olds' in Australia, may still bo a matter of doubt, although the result of the latest-meeting between the pair finds tho honours in favour of Pandava. The two colts have met six times, and three victories for each is the score to date. When Nuffield scored decisively in the A.J.C. Sires' Produce Stakes, with Pandava in third place, matters looked certain for the Heroic colt to defeat his rival in the A.J.C. Champagne Stakes, in which race the pair again met at even weights, Pandava and Nuffield were both bred by their respective owners. Pandava is by Brazen from King Again, by Tonbridge. Nuffield is "by Heroic from Gallante, by Cyklon. VALUABLE RACE WON DEPUTY RULER AT SEVEN YEARS Tho New Zealand-bred horse Deputy Buler, who was bought cheaply for 170 guineas at auction in New South Wales in, the autumn of 1936, and who has served two seasons at tho stud, is still racing, and by winning tho La Pcrouso Handicap, of £IOOO, at Randwick he furnished evidence of retaining his dash. That the son of Chief Buler has developed into a horse 'of commanding physique may bo iut'erred from the fact (that hs) was awarded the champion ribbon in the thoroughbred class on making his initial appearance in the Sydney Show ring last year. STUD NOTES AUSTRALIA'S GREAT SIRE The statement was made over 12 months ago that the stud career of Heroic could be regarded as closed; but the nature of the ailment that came against the Valuis, horse, necessitating his withdrawal, was not indicated. In a recent issue of the Aus-. tralasian the following appeared:— "There are definite indications of improvement in the condition of Heroic, who is now leading a life of ease at Growee, in tho Bylong Valley, New South Wales. Apart from the fact that he still lacks complete control of his hindquarters, which suggests that the trouble with him might be in the vicinity of the- coupling, Heroic looks remarkably well for a horse now rising 17 years. There is probably little chance of his ever resuming stud duty, but he looks so well that he is likely to enjoy life for several years." The stake-winnings of Heroic's progeny have been greatly increased above £24,955, the figure up to the second stage of the present season, and the full total now credited to his' stock is well over £200,000.

SIRE OF STAYERS • The Buzzard, who traces to Carbine, through his sire Spion Kop, a son of Spearmint, has a good record as a sire of stayers. This season three of his progeny have scored successes in longdistance races, namely, < The Buzzer (Auckland Cup), Marauder (Australian Cup), and L'Aiglon (Sydney Cup). The total sum involved In the purchase of the three cup winners named was 1300 guineas, made up as follows:—The ■Buzzor, 250; Marauder, 500: L'Aiglon, 550. SALE OF BLOODSTOCK TOP PRICE FOR IMPROVIDENT [by telegraph—own con respondent] , CHRISTCHURCH, Thursday A sale of bloodstock was held yesterday and satisfactory prices were realised. ' On behalf of Dr. M. G. Louisson, Tnvoice was disposed of for 70 guineas to Mr. T. Matthews, of Chateau Crock, Otago. Tho two-year-old, Improvident, by Defoe, was purchased by C. C. McCarthy.for 240 guineas and will continue to bo trained at Eiccarton. Private Bunsbv, a three-year-old gelding by Captain Bunsby from Toiling Tessie, fell to the bid of Mr. W. J. Doyle nt 15 guineas. Love Affair, a good-looking filly by Philamor from the Martian mare Love in the Mist, appeared to be very reasonably sold for 17i guineas, tho buyer being Mr. N. Davis, of Hornbv. Mr. G. 11. Macdonald submitted three hones. Tho two-year-old Gaoler, by Lord Warden from Eulalie, was socured by Mr. J.' Sang, of Melbourne, for 40 guineas, and Lazybones was bought by Mr, R. J. E.- Smith, of Central Otago, the owner of Rebel Mate, and he will join F. Trilford's stablo at Washdvke. Guiftea Fowl, winner of the John Grigg Stakes, was purchased bv Mr. J. L. Stafford, of Christchurch. for 30 guineas, Tho two-year-old filly Submit, by Beau Pere from the imported Timid, was also offered by Mr. Macdonald. She met with an accident when being first handled and although slio is unlikely to be able to race, she should ho a valuable brood In a re. Bidding went to 140 guineas, but she was passed in. Submit cost Miv Macdonald 325 guineas as a yearling at Trentham and unless she is sold at tho reserve placed upon, her, she will probably bo kept by lw owner for breeding purposes. On account of tho estate, Mr. G. Louisson. the three-year-old Merry March, by Nightmarcn from Kilmiss, who ran fourth in his race at Riccarton yesterday, was sold to Mr. J. L. Smith, 'of Christchurch, for 75 guineas, and will in future be trained by A. S. Ellis, at Riccarton. The brood mare Kilris. formerly owned and raced by Mr. W. Baxter, was sold for 40 guineas to Mr. L. INI. Denton, of Lyttelton. Slio had a filly foal bv Valkyr inn at foot and is considered safely in foal to Man's Pal. The two-year-old Dunstan, winner of the Dunedin Champagne Stakes in February, was offered by Mr. J. Beattie, of Lauder, but the 325 guineas offered was under the reservo. Tho steeplechaser Nightcap was sold for 25 guineas anrl will accompany Gaoler to Melbourne.