NOTES ON THE RUNNING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26905, 18 October 1948, Page 3

NOTES ON THE RUNNING

REVOLTE LEADS THROUGHOUT Special to the. Daily Times CHRISTCHURCH. Oct. 17. The outstanding feature of the Geraldine meeting was the all-the-way win of Revolte in the Cup. He drew clear of the field soon after the start, and with half the journey covered Avonbridge, Renege, Shenandoah, Royal Sal and Bren Gun followed him, while Graeme and Clyde Bridge were improving their positions. Shenandoah retired two furlongs further on. and turning for home Royal Sal was clear in second place, with Bren Gun, Renege, Graeme and Clyde Bridge next. Revolte held his place in front without any trouble, beating Bren Gun by»three lengths. Graeme was a length away, while Rival Chase finished fast, beating Renege and Clyde Bridge for fourth. This was Revolte’s first glimpse of form since last March. Whitley Connaught and The Hob made the pace ‘in the Squatters’ Handicap. Whitley led the other pair to the straight, after which Whitley weakened. The Hob then took charge and beat Connaught decisively, while Chellow Dene finished fast, cutting Whitley out of third place. Knight Crusader followed Kiloney for a mile in the Hurdle Race, and then went on strongly for an easy win. Starry and Mister John fell, their riders, W. Hardman and W. T. Kitto, each breaking a collarbone. Saieda helped with the pace in the first division of the Ohapi Stakes, and stalled off a late challenge by Morning Watch. In the second division Zarcon joined Lodestar and Boon Companion after two furlongs, and hung on to beat Lodestar narrowly. Lilli Marlene and Rampage set the pace in the Raukapuka, Handicap. Jan, after stumbling at, the end of two furlongs, finished a little too well for Lilli Marlene. Sword Dancer, always handy, gave his opponents no chanc? over the final part of the Belfield Handicap. Airborne led all the way in the first division of the Geraldine Trot. There was a bad smash rear the half-mile post. Rhonda Grattan fell, Cavalier, Kakahu Pride, Free Alesia. Honest Truth, Mytax and Dictanhone all coming down in the mix-up. The riders all escaped without serious Injury. Victory Globe and Sure Mit took turns with the pace in the second division, and had a close finish. Grandeur led most of the way in the Orarl Trbt, but Blonde Sailor, always well placed, got up in the last stride.