PREPARATIONS FOR CUP

Taranaki Daily News, 31 October 1935, Page 5

PREPARATIONS FOR CUP

NEWS FROM MELBOURNE TRACK.

By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Rec. 10.10 p.m. Melbourne, Oct. 30. D. McConnell in his fall from Sir Muslin in Saturday’s hurdle at Moonee Valley was more seriously injured than was at first thought. An X-ray revealed a fractured spine in two places. J. McLaughlin, trainer of Epigram, is confined to his room with internal trouble which may necessitate a long rest. H. Skidmore will ride Epigram in the Cantala Stakes.

Limbohm and Country Party are expected from Sydney to-morrow. A. Mclntosh, trainer of Sporting Blood, stated to-day that the horse was not yet a certain runner in the Melbourne Cup. The Oaks candidate Lady Kooringal won to-day’s Kyneton Handicap from Loud Applause and Vital. Red Manfred was last. Perfect Idea was unplaced in the Novice Handicap. At Flemington Peter Pan did useful work to-day.

Gay Brooke ran three furlongs in 38%. Sylvandale, Berestoi, High Cross and Hot Shot did serviceable tasks. Celeriter ran four furlongs in 53 J /4S. A. Knox will ride Valiant Chief in the Derby. Melbourne Cup riders are: H. Olsen, Loud Applause; K. Voitre, Marabou; F. Shean, Sarcherie; J. Gorman, Buzzard King.

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