CHAMPION’S VOYAGES.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume L, Issue 16496, 31 July 1924, Page 5

CHAMPION’S VOYAGES.

GLOAMING’S OWNER EXPLAINS.

SYDNEY, July 30. Mr. Greenwood, interviewed,.'said the Veason he brought Gloaming so often to Australia was because whether he wins or even runs in a race he knew the Sydney people appreciated a good horse. He knew lie would get a good reception, not like that affair in the Christchurch Challenge Stakes, when there was an outcry after the race. Explaining the circumstances, Mr. Greenwood said .there , were only three runners. One of , them, ' a two-year-old, Gaillard, played up and interfered with Gloaming. ’Naturally the latter resented it, and the starter sent Gloaming to the outside, though that- was against the rules of racing in New Zealand, which stipulate that- a horse can be ordered to stand behind the field, but not- sent to the outside. Gloaming was turned side on when the barrier rose, - and raced off at a tangent before he could be straightened, i This gave the other two runners twenty lengths’ start. Even so Razzle Dazzle only beat Gloaming by a short head, making obvious what a good thing it would have been. for Gloaming with an even start- After, the race there was a peculiar'demonstration, a mixed 1 affair, with some cheering. Gloaming’s was such a good performance that others might have been shouting glee at his downfall and the backet's of Razzle Dazzle cheering because she had won for them. Mr. Greenwood added : “I knew from experience that things would be different v in Australia. Whatever happens to him he will get a. hearty welcome at Randwick if he gets fit and well to the post, whether he can win or not. Gloaming has landed sound and well.” Mr. Greenwood expects him to reproduce his best • form. . At the present time some thirty New Zealand horses are housed at- Chisholm’s stables, Randwick. , '