DISASTROUS DAY

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 77, 2 April 1934, Page 8

DISASTROUS DAY

randwick racegoers CHATHAM’S DONCASTER UMARCH WINS ST LEGER EASTER TURF CARNIVAL. (By Telesraph—Preaa Association— CopyrMtht) Received April 1, 7.5 P- m - SYDNEY, April 1. The Australian Jockey Club’s autumn meeting opened at Randwick yesterday in dull, showery weather. The track was consequently slow. The attendance was 45,0,00. . , Sunday papers state that Randwick patrons had a disastrous day yesterday, due largely to the heavy going which is 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 ot conversation among racing men. Chatham was cheered, lustily alter winning the Doncaster. Quite 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 Zealand horse 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 that Golden Wings was extremely unlucky to lose the verdict after such a dazzling run in the straight and leading the field for so long. Silver Scorn was warmly supported in the Autumn Plate and after running in a forward position throughout the race appeared likely to make the race 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. Apparently he found the soft track unpalatable. Limarch, owned by the Auckland sportsmen, Messrs. E. R. Davis and O. Nicholson, compensated New Zealand for the narrow defeat of Golden Wings in the Doncaster. Running a length behind Hall Mark, Limarch finished strongly in the final stages and secured 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 prospects for the Sydney Cup by a capital finishing effort in the Autumn Plate. Results: — FIRST BRUSH HURDLE RACE (Of £300; about two miles.) Abbot’s Lad, 10.11, McMcnamin 1 blaster Colin, 10.10, Sholl —.— 2 Hustler, 9.3, Alderidge 3 Ten started. Abltt’s Lad took up the running shortly after barrier-rise and thereafter remained in front, running home untroubled a winner by three lengths. Time, 3.48 J. AUTUMN PLATE (Of £l3OO ; miles.) PETER PAN (Mr. R. R. Dangar) by Pantheon —Alwin a, 9.0, Pike 1 SILVER SCORN (Mr. F. F. Cush) by Silverado —Contempt, 8.11, Cracknell - --- —2 PETER JACKSON (Messrs. Smith Bros.), by Nigger Minstrel — Left, 9.0, Ellis - 3 The other starters were Heroic Prince, Lough Neagh, Oro and Miss Nottava. When the field had settled down Lough Neagh was in charge from Oro, Miss Nottava and Silver Scorn, with Peter Pan last. Passing the halfmile Lough Neagh was a length clear of Silver Scorn, Peter Pan, Peter Jackson and Heroic Prince. When they straightened up for home Ix»ugh Neagh was joined by Peter Pan, closely pressed by Silver Scorn. Finishing strongly Peter Pan reached the judge with three lengths’ advantage. Time, 2.38 J. A.J.C. SIRES' PRODUC ESTAKES (A sweepstakes of £l5, with £2850 added; seven furlongs.) DARK SKY (Messrs. E. L. BailIcau and W. S. Robinson), b!k. c. by Moabite —Lunae Lumen, 8.10, Munro - - 1 MYRNA TIP (Mr. Hunter White) ch. f. by Tippler—Miss Myra, 8.7, Bartie— 2 SUBSIDY" (Messrs. “M. Lundern” and D. Lewis) b.c. by Fcrnkloof —Binara, 8.10, O’Sullivan 3 There were thirteen starters. The marne was 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, 1.291. DONCASTE RHANDICAP * (Of £1750; one mile.) CHATHAM (Mr. A. E. Blair) b.h., 5 yrs., by Windbag—Myosotis, 10.4, J. Pike —— 1 GOLDEN WINGS (Mr. C. T. Kecble) ch. g., 5 yrs., by Lackham—Megalo, 9.6, A. E. Ellis 2 WHITTINGHAM (Mr. “G. Lightford”) br. g., 5 yrs., by Rosewing—Linlass, 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 halfmile Golden Wings was a length ahead of Leila Vale, Jimmie Bay and Parkwood, with Chatham making a fast for ward move. Golden Wings was first to turn for home, held a comfortable lead at the St. Leger stand and appeared the likely winner but Chatham, finishing stoutly under his heavy burden, got up in time to snatch victory by half a head. Time, 1.40 J. A.J.C. ST. LEGER (A sweepstake of £l5; with £l5OO added; 11 miles.) LIMARCH (Messrs. E. R. Davis and A. Nicholson) blk. c., by Limond—Queen March, 8.10, Bartie 1 BLIXTEN (Messrs. “F. Smithden” and “G. Stancil”) br. c., by Night Raid—Receipt, 8.10, McCarten 2 HALL MARK (Mr. C. B. Kellow) ch. c., bv Heroic—Hcrowinkie, 8.10, D. Munro 3 t Tho only starters. Commencing

slowlv Hall Mark led from Limarch and Blixten, continuing in that <Mdcr to the home turn, where Limarch and Blixten joined issue with Hall Mark. In a desperate finish Limarch prevailed by a head. Time, 3.17. VAUCLUSE HANDICAP (Of £5OO ; seven furlongs.) First Division. Baltimore, 8.4, Knox —...— 1 Burwood, 8.10, Bartle 2 Milantheon, 10.3, James ..._ —— 3 Ten started. Mermid was smartest away from Gothlin, Uttercr and Diamond. Gothlin and Uttercr 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, 1.275. Second Division. High, 8.7, Ross ...... 1 Dromos, 8.9, O’Sullivan . 2 Carmlee, 8.3, Donklin 3 Eleven started. 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, 1.28. Acceptances for Monday’s events are: La Perouse Handicap, of £650, six furlongs.—Golden Wings 9.11, Tom Finch 8.12, Vista 8.5, Whittingham 8.1, Carefree 7.12, Dame Moab 7.10, Quesrionnairo 7.9, Persian 7.6, Australia Fair 7.5, Prince Pombal 7.4, Some Boy 7.0. Emily Rose 6.11, Oliora f. 7. Easter Plate, of £750, seven furlongs. —Arachne 9.0. Myra Tip 8.12, Limyris, Juanita. Princess Deirdri, Misnomer, lonic. Naifsant, Mangelo, Artful Clare, Happy Girl, Queen Helen, Rondeau 8.7. Biraganbfl Handicap, of £450; one mile. —Deputy Ruler is topweight with 9.4, and thirteen others have accepted. RACING IN VICTORIA EASTER STAKES AT WILLIAMSTOWN. Received April 1, 7.5 p.m. MELBOURNE, April 1. At the Williamstown races the Easter Stakes resulted: Watchful, 7.9 (Phil lips) 1, Eastern Chief 7.11 (Breasley) 2, Break Up 7.10 (Preston) 3. Ten started. Three-quarters of a length; head Time, 1.40.