AUSTRALIAN TURF

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23047, 26 May 1938, Page 11

AUSTRALIAN TURF

CLASSIC MCE WINNERS SOME LUCKY PURCHASES HEROIC'S PROGENY LEADING BY PHAETON Classic events decided on the Australian turf during the present season numbered 17 and the progeny of sires bred in Australia scored nine victories. Ajax and Hua, who scored dual honours, placed Heroic in the loading position. The three classic races in Queensland were won by Spear Chief, a eon of Spearfelt. Following is tho list of classic race winners in Australia this season: — Adelaide Guineas.—Cushia, by Beautiful Barrie. Port Adelaide Guineas.—Cushia, by Beautiful Barrio, Canterbury (N.S.W.) Guineas. —Bristol, by Pantheon. Rosehill Guineas.—Ajax, by Heroic. A,J.C. Derby.—Avenger, by Pantheon. Catilficld Guineas.—Ajax, by Heroic. Victoria Derby.—Hua, by Heroic. Victoria Oaks.—Prairie Moon, by Beau Fils. Queensland Guineas. —Spear Chief, by Spoarfelt. South Australian Derby.—Golden Hill, by Virgin Gold. Queensland Derby.—Spear Chief, by Spearfelt. West Australian Guineas. —Footmark, by Defoo. West Australian Derby.—Footmark, by Defoo. V.K.C. St. Leger.—Hua, by Heroic. A.J.C. St. Leger.—John Wilkes, by Baralong, and Cathartes, by The Buzzard (deadheat) . Queensland St. Leger.—Spear Chief, by Speafelt. South Australian St. Leger.—Golden Hill, by Virgin Gold. The sum paid for classic race winners sold at auction when yearlings is always invested with interest. Avenger was sold as a yearling for 850 guineas, and when submitted at auction at two years old was repurchased by his breeder, Mr. P. Miller, for 800 guineas. Tho prices paid for other classic as yearlings were as follows: —Hua, /50 guineas; Spear Chief, 430 guineas; Prairie Moon, 170 guineas; Golden Hill, 50 guineas; Cathartes, 500 guineas; John Wilkes, 350 guineas.

YEARLING LOTTERY BARGAINS OF SALE-RING As the annual sales of yearlings come and go the lucky purchases form subjects for interesting conversation and many illustrations may be cited in support of the view that the keenest judges can be beaten in summing up youngsters. Take the case of the bay colt by Magpie from Charleville, who was included with the collection submitted at auction in the autumn of 1923. Pronounced '"a perfect weed," ho was knocked down for 150 guineas and resold within a few hours for a less sum. The despised colt blossomed into the doughty • Windbag, Avho won the Melbourne Cup under 9.2 and other highclass races, his captures in prize-money amounting to £35,939. In addition to that golden return, Windbag was sold as a stallion for a sum which, it was stated, reached fivO figures. Whittier, the bay son of Australianbred Woorak, was sold for 250 guineas. He won .t}ie Victoria Derby and on two occasions .the Caulfield Cup. Whittier s winnings amounted to £26,596. At the .auction sale at Trentham in the summer of 1928 keen men at-, tho ring-side .failed to discern an efnbryd champion-in-the chestnut colt by-Night Raid from the Winkie mare Entreaty. There was nothing of the weed about the colt,- but he was described as a slabsided youngster,' without any striking points except size. That colt, sold for 160 guineas, was subsequently known to fame as Phar Lap, who proved himself a champion of the highest class and whoso winnings in prize-money amounted to £66,738. Among bargains of the sale-ring, Phar Lap stands well out in front. Included with a largo collection of yearlings sent to auction at Randwick in the autumn of 1935 was a bay colt by Magpio from Society. The bidding for him was spiritless and he was bustled out of the ring when sold for 120 guineas. This was Talking, who placed himself well in the limelight when he won the Australian Derby, and after capturing stakes to the value of £5125 under the colours of the man who bought him at auction he was sold for £19,000. The luck in tho case ot Talking was clearly on the side of the man who bought him as a yearling. FRENCH-BRED GENETOUT FUTURE PROSPECTS Although Genetout failed to gain a place in the Sydney Cup last month, for which race he ?was made favourite, admirers of tho hrench-brcd hoise entertain hopes that he will distinguish himself in some of the important races next season. On pedigree grounds, a great deal might bo urged for Genetout. four strains of St. Simon being a feature in his breeding. On the dam's side a strain of Carbine through Spearmint and a strain of Bend Or through Ajax, son of Flying Fox, should certainly enable Genetout to win a placo with the stayers. STUD ITEMS BLOODSTOCK SALES At a recent sale of bloodstock in Sydney three New Zealand-bred mares were sold, as follows:—Happy Returns, by Chief Ruler—Marion's Birthday, 450 guineas; Coquilla, by Chief Ruler — Cocoanut, 250 guineas; Doublemint, by Catmint —Double Arch, 27 J guineas Happy Returns was bought by Mr. Percy Miller and sho is now with tho Kia Ora Stud. Included with the yearlings transported from New Zealand to Sydney last month with a view to being offered bv auction was a full-sister to Homer, by 'lliad—Quadrilateral, Recommended by true blood-like quality and tho. fact that her brother (Homer) ran a deadheat in the Australian JDerb.v, she cave rise to spirited bidding, but although 600 guineas was offered, that was below tho reserve.

SUSPENSION OF JOCKEY CASE REFERRED BACK TO CLUB An appeal lodged by the jockey J. Mclnallv to the district committee against his suspension for two months by the stewards of the Franklin Racing Club was heard yesterday and referred back to the club for further consideration. TAURANGA MEETING CLOSING HOURS FOR ENTRIES Nominations for the Bay of Plenty Racing Club's meeting on June 18 are due to-morrow at 5 p.m. with Blomfield and Company, Auckland, or with the secretary, Mr. S. George Wilcock, Tauranga, at 8 o'clock.