GOLDEN WINGS’ DEFEAT

Taranaki Daily News, 2 April 1934, Page 13

GOLDEN WINGS’ DEFEAT

SOME DISPUTE THE VERDICT CHATHAM’S FINE PERFORMANCE. LIMARCH SCORES VICTORY. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright Rec. 6.30 p.m. Sydney, April .1The A.J.C, autumn meeting opened at Randwick on Saturday in dull, showery weather. The track was consequently slow. The attendance was 45,000. Silver Scorn was warmly supported in the Autumn Plate and after running in a forward position throughout the race appeared likely to make the face interesting in the final stages, but was unable to withstand the fast finishing effort of Peter Pan.

The New Zealand-bred colt Sir John, considered to be the outstanding colt of the season, gave an inglorious display in the Sires’ Produce Stakes. Commencing on the outside of the field the colt never appeared to be going kindly. He apparently found the soft track unpalatable. Limarch, owned by the Auckland sportsmen Messrs E. R. Davis and O. Nicholson, compensated New Zealanders for the narrow defeat of Golden Wings in the Doncaster Handicap. Running a length behind Hall Mark, Limarch finished strongly in the final. stages and secured a victory from Blixten by a head. Golden Wings gave a taste of his galloping ability in the Doncaster. Taking a prominent position early he remained in charge Until a few strides from the post, where the gallant Chatham under the heavy burden of 10.4 poked his nose in front. Peter Jackson enhanced his Sydney Cup prospects by a capital finishing effort in th® Autumn Plate. The results are:—

FIRST BRUSH HURDLES. ABBOT’S LAD, 10.11 (McMenamln) 1 MASTER COLIN, 10.0 (Scholl) 2 HUSTLER, 9.3 (Alderidge) . 3 Ten started. Abbot’s Lad took up the running shortly after the barrier rise and thereafter remained in front, running home an untroubled winner by three lengths. Time, 3m. 4825.

AUTUMN PLATE. PETER PAN, 9.0 (Pike) 1 SILVER SCORN, 8.11 (Cracknell)... 2 PETER JACKSON, 9.0 (Ellis) 3 Other starters were Heroic Prince, Lough Neagh, Oro and Miss Nottava. When the field settled down Lough Neagh was in charge from Oro, Miss Nottava and Silver Scorn, with Peter Pan last. Passing the half mile Lough Neagh was a length clear of Silver Scorn, Peter Pan, Peter Jackson and Heroic Prince. When they straightened for home Lough Neagh was joined by Peter Pan, closely pressed by Silver Scorn. Finishing strongly Peter Pan reached the judge with a three lengths’ advantage. Time, 2m. 381 s. A.J.C. SIRES’ PRODUCE STAKES. DARK SKY, 8.10 (Munro) 1 MYRA TIP, 8.7 (Bartie) 2

SUBSIDY, 8.10 (O’Sullivan) 3 Thirteen started. The Marne V„s first to break the line from Subsidy, Sir John and Dark Sky, Turning for home The Marne was just clear of Dark Sky, Myra Tip and Great Legend. Finishing resolutely Dark Sky secured the verdict by two lengths. Time, Im. 29;}s. DONCASTER HANDICAP. CHATHAM, 10.4 (Pike) 1 GOLDEN WINGS, 9.6 (Ellis) 2 WHITTINGHAM, 8.3 (Pratt) 3 Fourteen, started. Passing the six furlongs Golden Wings showed the way to Leila Vale, Rapsonia, Lightning March and Chatham. Passing the half mile Golden Wings was a length ahead of Leila Vale, Jimmie Boy and Parkwood, With Chatham making a fast forward move. Golden Wings was first to turn for home, held a comfortable lead at the St. Leger stand and appeared a likely winner, but Chatham, finishing stoutly under his heavy burden, got up in time to snatch victory by half a head. Time, Im. 40js. A.J.C. ST. LEGER. LIMARCH, 8.10 (Bartie) 1 BLIXTEN, 8.10 (McCarten) 2 HALL MARK, 8.10 (D. Munro) .... 3 The only starters, Commencing slowly Hall Mark led from Limarch and BliXten, the field continuing in that order to the home turn, where Limarch and Blixten joined issue with Hall Mark. In a desperate finish Limarch prevailed by a head. Time, 3m. 17s.

VAUCLUSE HANDICAP, First Division, BALTIMORE, 8.4 (KnOx) 1 BURWOOD, 8.10 (Bartie) 2 MILANTHEON, 10.3 (James) 3 Ten started. Dermid was smartest away from Gothlin, Utterer and Diamond. Gothlin and Utterer led into the straight just clear of Baltimore, La Vixen and Diamond. Passing the Leger stand Baltimore drew away and Won easily by three lengths, Time, Im. 27|s. VAUCLUSE HANDICAP. Second Division.

HIGH, 8.7 (Ross) 1 DROMOS, 8.9 (O’Sullivan) 2 CARMLEE, 8.3 (Donkin) 3 Eleven Sidecar was first to turn for home from High, Dromos and Buonorrotti. High and Dromos drew away from the field passing the Leger stand and in a desperate finish High secured the verdict by a neck. Time, Im. 28s. , « i The Sunday papers state that, Randwick patrons had a disastrous day yesterday, due largely to the heavy going, which was reflected in the slow times recorded in all races. Rogilla’s indifferent performance, Peter Pan’s return to form, Limarch’s sterling win and Sir John’s poor showing in the mud are the main topics of conversation among racing men. Chatham ran a sterling race and was cheered lustily after the Doncaster Handicap. A large percentage of racegoers insisted that this plucky fellow, despite his staggering weight and the heavy course, would triumph over the brilliant Rogilla over a mile, as the latter is usually a slow beginner. Admirers of the New Zealander Golden Wings really thought that gelding had won the Doncaster. His jockey, Ellis, was astounded when he saw the judge’s placings favouring Chatham. Many people declare Golden Wings was extremely unlucky to lose the verdict after such a dazzling run in the straight and leading the field so long.

WATCHFORD WINS EASTER STAKES WILLIAMSTOWN RACE RESULTS. Rec. 6.30 p.m. Melbourne, March 31. At the Williamstown races the Easter Stakes resulted:— WATCHFUL, 7.9 (Phillips) 1 EASTERN CHIEF, 7.11 (Breasley) .. 2 BREAK-UP, 7.10 (Preston) ~. 3 Ten started. Won by three-quarters of a length, a head between second and third. Time, lm. 40s. ICCCZ'-' V/i- ... • 3*90