CAULFIELD CUP

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18234, 1 November 1933, Page 3

CAULFIELD CUP

GAINE „ CARRINGTON SUPREME STARTED AT LONG ODDS LED FIELD FROM THE MILE MELBOURNE, Oct, 22.. Assuming control in the straight, the former New Zealand galloper, Gaine Carrington, won the Caulfield Cup on Saturday in Australasian record time. The winner and his rider, J. Pike, were accorded a tumultuous reception when making their way back to the enclosure by the crowds packed in the stands. The attendance, although not a record for the second day of the V.A.T.C, meeting, being estimated at 50,000 people, was 5000 more than saw the racing on the corresponding day last year. Amid wonderful scenes of enthusiasm Gaine Carrington was cheered on to victory in the Couliicld Cup after one of the greatest performances in the history of the spring mile and a half. Drawn wide at the barrier, Gaine Carrington was ridden in a most accomplished manner by J. Pike, not being further back than fifth after the first turn had been negotiated, and dashing to the front in the straight to put the issuo beyond doubt. He was going almost as well as any of the other candidates at the winning post, where lie was a length and a half ahead of the out-, sicler, Jimmie Boy, with pro only a head further back, and then Break Up <md Pretzel practically together. It is impossible to detract from the merit, of Gaino Carrington’s victory, but, at the same time, the powerful mns of Ovo and Pretzel over the, last two furlongs arc worthy of special mention. Pretzel was a conspicuous last right up to the six furlongs post, where he was compelled to go round the field, while Oi’o endeavored to manoeuvre his way through' the packed horses, with the result that he met with all sorts of trouble, and it was not until there were but four furlongs to bo covered that he was able, to stretch out in anything like his best style. Had the journey been a little longer he would undoubtedly have taken an even more prominent part, in the finish ; Pretzel, too, was travelling at a tremendous rate, but he made liis task the more difficult by running in towards the finish. The race was not only a triumph for C. T. Godby, who did not weaken in his confidence in Gaine Carrington, even after his defeat in the Toorak Handicap, nor when he had fared so badly in the draw for positions, but also for Caulfield trained horse's, ps each of the first four to pass the post received their final preparation on the course on which the race was run. Godby had previously, won the race with Purser* but Saturday’s victory was the first piece of fortune he had had since then. He was so elated with the success that he, as well as the owner and the jockey, infringed the rules by exchanging handgrips before the rider had weighed in, an impetuosity that brought, a severe reprimand for each from the stipendiary stewards. RECEDED IN MARKET ..It cannot be said that either the owner, Mr. J. A. Phillips, a V.R.C. and A.J.C. paddock bookmaker, or the jockey were greatly enamoured of the horse’s chance after the deleat oil the first day of the meeting, each being further disappointed when Gaine Carrington failed to secure a position near the rails. These, factors undoubtedly contributed to the horse going almost out of the market. In the final pre-post discussions he was supported for only £3OOO. The. most outstanding move on the course was in favor of the Newmarket Handicap winner, Waltzing Lily, who on the previous day had been backed for £6500. From double figures she hardened in a startling manner to equal second favorite with Segati. Neither of them, however, warranted the heavy wagering, Segati being the last to finish. HOW RACE WAS RUN Three sets of rails were used to divide the horses as they lined up at the top of the straight, and after a slight delay the field of 20 trained-to-the-minuto gallopers were sent on their journey. Kuvcra, on the rails. Middle Watch, Maltdale, and Taisho, close in, appeared < first to get into their strides, while Burlesque and Gaine Carrington, towards the. outer rails, also moved off exceptionally well, and as the field made for the first tuvn it resembled a determined charge. _ , Waltzing Lily had a slight advantage at the judge the. first lime, where McUarlen was pushing Kuvcra along so that lie. could reap the advantage of the coveted barrier position, and Middle Watch, Burlesque, King Colossus, Break Up, Gaine Carrington, and Taisho also had plpntjy of rein. The last, live at this stage were Magnitas, Oro, Picatus, Euach and Pretzel. After passing the nine furlongs post, and ‘then the mile, by which time Burlesque had taken control from Waltzing Lily, tlie pace was slackened, strange as it may seem in view of the record time being established. It was at this singe that Pike revealed liis generalship. It provided a wonderful opportunity for Gaine Carrington to cross to the rails, so Pike gave him his head and in a short space Gaine Carrington was thy leader of the big field. “Surely ho is not going to ask the liorse to lead from there,” exclaimed an astonished admirer of Gaine Carrington, lie was soon put at rest, for at the seven furlongs jiost it, was noticed that Pike, having secured the rails, allowed Taisho the honor of pacemaking, Highway, Middle Watch, King Colossus, and Burlesque all being in the picture, while a glance at the remainder disclosed that Topical, Magnitas, Pretzel, and Jimmie Boy were at the rear. With five furlongs to go Taisho had a half-length advantage of Highway, then almost in a bunch being King

Colossus, Gaine Carrington, Middle Watch, Euach, . who had moved up smartly, and Kuvera, while Oro was also noticed a little farther back, and Jinnnie. Bov was seen to be moving more freely. dash to turn. Approaching the turn into the straight there were rapid changes. Taisho, who had continued, on well, was then passed by Highway, Jimmie Boy rushing into third position in front of Crtiinc Carrington,' with Middle Watch, Ruach, and Chilperie also in the danger line. Rounding the turn the field bunched up. Highway still had an advantage over Jimmie Boy, Taisho. and Break Up, who had got to the leaders with a remarkable burst of speed, but momentarily Gaino Carrington had become obscured. Pike, however, saw that his mount did not cover more ground than was necessary. He followed Highway, and immediately his horse was straightened up set sail for the winning post. Gaine Carrington responded with rare determination, and before the last furlong had the race within Ins keeping. Gaine Carrington ran the mile and a half in 2min 28JSec, which is an improvement of two seconds on the course record held conjointly by High Syce and Oratory, and half a second' better than the previous Australasian record established by Compris in Wellington (N.Z.) in January, 1932. Compris is now racing in England.