NOTES ON RUNNING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23382, 26 June 1939, Page 9

NOTES ON RUNNING

RECOLLECTION SCORES MISHAPS IN STEEPLECHASE COTTINGHAM FALLS EARLY [nY TELKGIIArn —OWN CO III? ESPONDF.NT] CnRISTCHURCH, Saturday Recollection accounted for six opponents in the Hinds Hurdles in a creditable manner, but ho did not have much to spare from Mount Val, who had a three lengths' load from him and Dropped Catch at the last fence, where Dropped Catch made a bad jump. Recollection then drew up to Mount Val and beat him in the last few strides.' Dropped Catch was a fair third, well in front of Bit o' Blue and Jewish Lad. Ponty, who was next, fought for his head for half the journey and then compounded. Sir Gladsome, a five-year-okl gelding by Centrepiece, and having his fifth race, won the Winter Stakes from end to end. Sir Gladsome iiad a useful lead entering the straight from Iseptune, Ryetown and Chief Lama and, although Neptune made a promising effort, lie was never in serious danger. Rvetown was a good third, coming homo in front of Chief Lama and Rosenor Lass. Lady Milne, first choice for the Lyndhurst Trot, went to the front with half the journey covered, and when sho led into the straight from Rerekohua, Garment and Diviner, her success seemed likely. However, in a close finish both Garment and Rerekohua wore her down in the last few strides, while Loyal Rufine just missed beating her for third money. First Success o! Season

Maroha. scored his first success this season when he won the Mayfield Handicap from barrier-rise. Ho was followed into the straight by Knight Commander, Wagner and Glenacre and they finished in that order, with wide gaps between them. The contest for the Dromore Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase was spoilt by six of the nine starters meeting with mishaps. Cottingham, the favourite, fell after landing over the third fence, and Culverden crashed at the next, then Sunny Comet went out, and at the fifth jump Wexford Bridge stopped and brought down Courtyard and Redolent. This "left Chile, Undo Jim and Silver Sight standing up. Chile led Silver Sight over the last fence, but the latter struck badly and lost his chance. Uncle Jim then tackled Chile and the pair had a hard struggle, Uncle .Jim getting in the deciding stride. Silver Sight was six lengths back. Wexford Bridge completed the course for fourth place, after running off at a fence in the back stretch.

Redolent dislodged his rider, W. Shand, when his bridle broke during his preliminary. Shand was badly shaken, and G. Elliot had to be substituted. J. Sullivan, rider of Culverden, appeared not to see the third fence until the field had almost reached it and he then had to pull his mount at right angles to jump. The horse got over safely, but interfered with the rest of the field, and Sullivan was suspended for throe months for careless riding. Phenomonal all the Way Phenomonal and Lockit, the two best supported for the Moreton Handicap, were in the lead practically throughout. Phcnomennl was first out and piloted Loekit into the straight, with Donadea. Garonne. The Wrecker and Flame Queen prominent. Lockit reduced Phenomenal's lead in the run home, but the latter was never in danger of defeat. Flame Queen finished fast to cut out Donadea from third place, with Garonne and The Wrecker next. Land Raid and Grey Honour disputed the lead in the Maronan Handicap to the straight, where Grey Honour weakened and Lady Leigh, Petersham, Lady Graceful and Lazybones became prominent. -Lady Leigh drew out to win well from Land Raid, who held off Petersham and Lady Graceful, with Lazybones next.

Blavdon was a strong favourite for the Winch more Trot. He was near the rear of the field over the first halfmile, but he then unwound a remarkable run, which had him 011 terms with Rowi in the lead as that horse was beginning the run home. Blnydon ran about a good deal owing to a sulky wheel being bent, hut he was able to record a comfortable win from Pursuit, who finished fast to beat Rowi. The bracketed pair, Hugenot and Axspear, were close behind.

THE OAKS STAKES WIN FOR GALATEA 11. WHITE FOX CLOSE SECOND [from ouk own correspondent] LONDON. June 1 Whereas J3luo Peter won the Derby as ho liked without causing his admirers one qualm, Galatea 11., two days later, provided a thrilling finish in the Oaks. Mr. 10. Esmond's Frenchbred filly, White Fox, seemed likely to steal a march upon the favourite. The verdict was a head for Mr. R. S. Clarko's filly, Galatea 11., trained by J. Lawson and ridden by It. Jones. The trainer is of the opinion that Galatea ll.'s winning margin cannot be taken as the measure of her superiority over White Fox. He said: "She was inclined to stop when she was in front." Tho jockey confirmed the trainer's opinion. Mr. Clarke, who is a fine horseman but seldom visits a racecourse, bred Galatea 11. at his small stud at Livarot, iu Normandy. The mating of the dam was arranged by the Into Mr. J. Crawford and the owner. After rounding Tottenham Corner, Galatea 11. shot ahead at the same place as Blue Peter had done in the Derby. A furlong and a-half up the straight she had drawn into a clear lead, and Arsenal loomed up on tho outside as a possible danger, with Sonsie Wench improving her position and Superbe coining along on the outside. White Fox moved up on the inside round the turn and started a strong run. Her jockey, E. C. Elliott, managed to force a passage and White Fox went after Galatea 11. in great style. The lender was shortening her stride in the last 100 yards. Three lengths away Superbe was third, Sonsie Wench fourth; then came Arsenal, Royal Truce, Bonaroba, Romany Night. Olein and Sugar Kandy. Coming down tho hill to Tattenham Corner, Curtain Call fell, and passed tho post riderless. Hor jockey, W. Nevett, had a nasty shaking. He said that his mount struck into the heels of ono in front; he was fortunato to be thrown clear, considering that he had 14 or 15 horses behind him. White Fox was interfered with when Curtain Call fell and dropped back almost to tho last, but when she regained her balance sho made up a tremendous amount of ground and was lucky to got a rnn on tho rails. R. A. Jones, on the winner, did not pick up his whip; his mount was in no way distressed after tho race, and neither was White Fox. A cooler collection of fillies has never gone out for a raco, and all appeared to ho perfectly trained. The question inevitably will arise whether Blue Peter, the Derby and 2000 Guineas winner, is better than Galatea 11. A strong point in favour of Lord Hosebery's colt is that he won the Derby in 3 ,'3-os faster than Galatea 11. won the Oaks. The solution is not likely to bo found before the final classic race, tho St. Legcr, is run at Doncaster on September (3.