RANDWICK RACES

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 18991, 16 April 1936, Page 8

RANDWICK RACES

FIELD DAY FOE N.Z. CUDDLE ’ S BRILLIANT WIN '.TAIBEIi LAND TO SILVER RI NG (KK-r. Tel. ('ii]iyi'i"ht —United. Pits* Assn.) SYDNEY, April l.*». Tlip third day oT tlie nutuimi meeting was held at Kami wick to-i.lay in dull, bat fine, weather. The attendance was II,".,1100. Tlie track was in a sodden condition and cat up badly during tin* races. ('addle followed licr Doncaster saccess with a lirilliiuii display of galloping in the All Aged Elate. The winner appeared to appreciate the heavy going and daslied to the front at. the top of the straight and won on the bit by two lengths. Afusk Deer, the winner of the C'oogee Handicap, was not fancied and paid a dividend at odds of over a century to one. The sensation of the day was provided in tiie Champagne .stakes. Gold Rod, a warm favourite, was left at the barrier. The jockey, AlcCurten, subsecpientlv said that Gold Bod sliplied when the barrier rose and came down on his hindquarters, and when endeavouring to right himseli stumbled forward on his nose, which happening, together with the heavy going, appeared to upset. Gold liod and he refused to gallop kindly for the rider from then on. Silver Ring made it a one horse race in the Cumberland .Elate, Settling down as the pacemaker shortly after the. barrier rise, it galloped effortlessly throughout and won with ease by three lengths. Commenting on the racing, the Sun says the New Zealanders had a held day, winning both ■weight-fur-age races with Cuddle and Silver Bing. Cuddle's success to-day was outstanding. Saddled up for a third time after winning the Doncaster and finishing last in the Sydney Cup, she came out fresh as paint i.o-day and won from a very smart; field more easily than can be imagined. Her three pursuers were lamentably tiring in the straight. The Sun adds: “The Champagne Stakes will be responsible for heated arguments for weeks. The popular fancy, Gold Bod, was hopelessly left. Me was inclined to be restive at the start and slipped .when the barrier rose, his foot going from under him. J't was remarkable that AtcCavtcn stayed in the saddle. It. was natural for the colt 1o take some time to balance afterwards, and it was a most unfortunate happening to mar the record of this fine performer. ” The Sun pays a tribute 1o Silver Ring's easy win in the Cumberland Plate, finishing strongly while the others were fading. Silver Bing’s first six furlongs were done in 1.20 and the last mile in l.fiU. Results were:— City Handicap.—Spear Prince, 3.1 (Spencer), 1; Collstar, 6.7 (Duncan), 2; Air, Kerry, 8.3 (Pratt), 3. Other starters were Akona and Jovial Son. Lead ing throughout. Spear Prince won by five lengths. Time, 2.49 J. Autumn Hurdles. —The Genius, 9.2 (Alaxwell), 1; Bonnie Bollux. 9.5 (Gallop), 2; Woodcat, 9.0 (Gleeson), 3. Eight started, including Clangor. Taking charge, at the mile The Genius won with ease by 10 lengths. Time, 4.32. All Aged Plate.—Cuddle, 8.13 (Me Carten). 1; Regular Bachelor, 9.0 (Tanwan), 2; Gay Blonde, 8.12 (Pratt), 3. Other starters were Hall .Mark and Garrio. Hadrian was the first to show out. Hadrian was closely pressed by Cuddle and the latter took charge at the top of the straight and won on Hie hit by two lengths. Time, 1,40. Coogee Handicap.—Altt.sk Deer. 7.C (Duncan), 1, Cid. 7.6 (Gurley), 2; Pannax, 8.1 (Spencer), 3. Fourteen started, including Golden Chance and Palndy. Turning for home Cid ai)d .Musk Deer were cm terms. Jit a desperate struggle down the straight Musk Deer poked its nose in front, on the post and won by a long head. Time, 1.55.

Champagne Slakes.—Tonga, 8.5 (IX Muuro), I: Siren, 8.3 (Shean). 2; lionnie Legion. 8.10 (K. Cook), 3. Other starters were: Gold Rod 9.1. Royal King) 8.10, Water Wagon 8.5, Talking 8.0. Paul Jones 8.5, and Korimako 8.3. Racing to (he turn Siren .showed the way. Tonga, joined the issue at the Leger and linished best, to gain the verdict by a long head. Time, ].IAL

Cumberland Plate. Silver Ring. 9.0 (Ellis), 1 : Master Urierly, 9.0 (Cook), 2; Lough Neagh, 9.0 (Shean), 3. Oilier starters were: Oro, Snrchcrie, (lien Spear and Allunga, Dashing to the Iron I at the harrier rise, Silver Ring led throughout and won with ease liv three .'ength.s. Time, 3.4 J.