RACING IN RANDWICK

Waikato Times, Volume 114, Issue 19065, 2 October 1933, Page 11

RACING IN RANDWICK

A.J.C. SPRING MEETING. DERBY WON BY HALL MARK. BAYACRE WINS HURDLES. United Press Assn,—Elec. Tel. Copyright. SYDNEY, Oct. 1. In spite of recent heavy rain, there was an attendance of 50,000 for the opening of the Australian Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting at Randwick yesterday. Idle comfortable victory of the Victorian colt Hall Mark from the New Zealander Deputy Ruler in the Darby, and the great performance of Chatham in winning the Epsom Handicap for the second year in succession, carrying the steadier of 9.10, were outstanding features of the racing. Bayacre secured the -opening event o-f the -carnival on behalf of New Zealand, winning the First Hurdles in dashing -style. Bayacre caused his supporters some anxiety by a display of bad manners at the barrier, but ha finally moved off to a good start, and jumping splendidly throughout, gave nothing else a chance. The Trial Stakes was won -by Wicklow, a four-year-old -gelding by Silvius, who was second to Trivalve in the Melbourne Cup in 1927, from Lace Front, the dam of Bold Front, who was raced in Auckland by Mr F. Earl, K.C.

Hall Mark thoroughly vindicated himself by his triumph in the A.J.C. Derby. As a result of his brilliant form as a two-year-old, he was the early favourite, hut receded in favour after being defeated -by Waltzing Lily and Break Up in the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield last month. The Aucklandowned colt Deputy Ruler, vigorously ridden by T. Webster, made a bold bid for victory, -but had to be content with second place. The Night Raid colt Blix-ten, who was a warm favourite, was third.

Chatham was a pronounced -publio fancy for the Epsom Handicap, which he won In the manner of a champion. The noted jockey, J. E. Pike, who also piloted him to victory last year, again had the mount, and -on -returning to scale both horse and rider received a remarkable ovation.

Rogilla, winner last season of the Caulfield Cup and Sydney Cup, won the Spring Stakes in convincing -style from Kuvera and Lough Neagh. Silver Scorn appeared likely to take a prominent part in the finish, -but, after making a bold forward move at the top of the straight, -weakened in the run home and finished fourth.

D. Munro, a younger brother of J. Munro, pilot of many good winners, notably Windbag! and Amounis, had a most successful day, winning the Derby on Hall Mark and the Spring Stakes on Rogilla. A. W. McDonald was the only New Zealand jockey to steer a winner, scoring on Bayacre, but T. Webster was second on Deputy Ruler and third on Broad Arrow.

Results:— FIRST BRUSH HURDLES. Of £250; about 2 miles. BAYACRE (New Zealand), A. D. Webster’s b g, 6yrs, by Acre —Bayana, 10.5 (A. McDonald) 1 BIRTHDAY PRESENT, R. Wootton’s blk g, 6yrs, by Vencedor —Sold Again, 10.0 (S. Fielder) 2 BRIDGE AND BOW, G. J. Carr’s b g, Gyrs, by Violoncello — Princess Dighton, 10.0 (F. J. Douglas) 3 Twelve started. Bayacre played up at the barrier, but eventually got off to a good start and quickly ran to the front. Bayacre was in charge thereafter and was not troubled to win by three lengths. Time, 3.31 J. TRIAL STAKES. Of £300; special weights; li miles. WICKLOW, M. Blake’s br g, 4yrs, Jiy Silvius—Lace Front, 8.5 (J. Simpson) 1 WINROSE, A. E-ckford’s b m, Gyrs, by Rosewing—Antwin, 8.5 (G. D. Browne) 2 BROAD ARROW, M. Brook’s -ch g, 6yrs, by Treclare —Bowstring, 8.7 (T. Webster) 3 Fifteen started. Princess Cistercian showed the way passing the mile from Wicklow, Exchequer and Broad Arrow. Turning for home Princess Cistercian led from Wicklow, Winrose and Broad Arrow. In a close finish Wicklow prevailed by a neck. Time, 2.71.

A.J.C. DERBY. Sweepstakes of £2O each, with £4OOO added; second £'Boo, third £400; three-year-olds; colts, 8.10; fillies, 8.5; 1$ piiles. HALL MARK, C. B. KeLew’s ch c, by Heroic —Herowinkie, 8.10 (D. Munro) 1 DEPUTY RULER ■ (New Zealand), C. M. Emanuel’s ch c, by Chief Ruler—Duchess Eudorus, 8.10 (T. Webster) ... 2 BLIXTEN (New Zealand-bred), “P. Smitbdcn” ami “G. Slancll’s” b c, by Night Raid—Receipt, 8.10 (M. McGarlen) . . 3 Bight started. Limarch (New Zealand) was scratched.

When the held bad settled down Outback led from Break Up, Deputy Ruler ami Waikarc. Passing the mile Outback led by a length from Deputy Ruler, Burlesque, Hall Mark, Waikarc and Blixten. Turning into the straight Outback and Deputy Ruler were together. just clear of Hall Mark, Waikaro and Blixten. Passing the Leger, Hall Mark, finishing with great dash, assumed control. Deputy Ruler issued a determined challenge, but Hall Mark proved superior and won by three lengths. Time, 2.374,.

EPSOM HANDICAP. Of £2000; second £350, third £150; 1 mile. CHATHAM, A. E. Blair's b h, syrs, •by Windbag—Myosotis, 9.10 (j. E. Pike) 1 REGAL SON, T. Hickey’s blk g, 4yrs, by Australian Sain— Lager, 7.7 (C. Laycock) ... 2 WHITTINGHAM, “G. W. Lightford’s" br g, syrs, by Rosewing Linlass, 8.0 (R. Heallicr) 3 Nineteen started. Prowler and Top Hole were first (o show out from 1 nllation. Turbine and Chatham. At the half-mile Prowler showed the way a lenglli clear of Whittingham, Chatham, Top Hole and Inflation. When heads were turned for home Whittingham had three lengths’ advantage from Challiam. Prowler, Top Hole and Turbine. At the Leger Wliiflingliain appeared Die winner, but Chatham, finishing resolutely, passed the judge with a length to spare. Time, 1.38.

SPRING STAKES. Of £1000; -standard weight-for-age; 14 miles. ROGILLA, L. Haigh’s ch g, Gyrs, by Roger de Busli—Speargilla, 9.3 (D. Munro) - * KUVERA, "F. Smithden’s" br* h, 4yrs, by Brazen Varta Mozzle, 9.0 (M. McCarten) ... 2 LOUGH NEAGH, T. J. Brosnan’s ch g, syrs, by Bachelor's Persee—Terentia, 9.2 (E. Tanwan) 3 Also started: Pretzel, 9.5; Topical, Magnitas, 9.2; Oro, Maltdale, 9.0; Silver Scorn, 8.9. Oro took up the role of pacofnaker from K-uvera, Maltdale, Pretzel and Sliver Scorn. They were running In that order at the halfmile, when Rogilla moved up -smartly and joined Oro, closely followed by Silver Scorn, Kuvera and Lough Neagh. When straightened up for home Rogilla dashed to the front, and -put the issue beyond doubt, passing the judge with two lengths to spare. Time, 2.36 i. KENSINGTON HANDICAP. Of £400; minimuffi weight 8.0; 7 fur. MOUNTAIN VIEW, L. Williams’ br g, 6yrs, by Mountain King —Reputed, 8.5 (H. V. Perry) 1 -HIGH BOY, T. W. Boardman’s blk g, 4yrs, by Pantheon-—Donna Vara, 8.3 (W. Simpson) .... 2 PRECIOUS GIFT, W. Booth’s bit m, 4yrs, by Moabite—Flying Shower, 9.0 (H. Zensky) .... 3 Fifteen started. King Pin was the early pacemaker and led into the straight from Precious Gift, -Cynical, High Boy and Rory O’More. Mountain View secured a late run on the -rails In the straight and -got up to win hy -half a length. Time, 1.26.

PRAISE FOR CHATHAM, INFLATION’S EPSOM FAILURE. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. SYDNEY, Oct. 1. The Sunday Sun describes -Chatham as one of the greatest sprinters the Australian turf has known. His performance in the Epsom Handicap in struggling to victory with 9.10 on a holding track against brilliant lightweights, after fighting his way out of the ruck in -the early stages, emphasises the merit of his achievement. This was • his second Epsom victory. The abject failure of the New Zealand horse Inflation, although In a good position early, in finishing second to last in tile Epsom completely mystified the crowd, which had a high opinion of him prior to the start. The Sun pays tributes to Hall Mark’s convincing win in the Derby and Rogilla’s wonderful burst of speed in the Spring Stakes, which augurs well for his Metropolitan, chance on Monday, in spite of probable heavy going, as light rain is again failing to-day.

LATER. MEMORABLE VICTORIEB. APPLAUSE THOROUGHLY MERITED. HALL MARK’S BRILLIANCE. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received Oct. 2, 9.55 a.m.) SYDNEY, Oct. 2. , The weather for the Randwiok meeting is -showery. The forecast is for unsettled weather with more rain, with heavy showers at times and rough seas on -the -coast. The Herald says the memorable victories in the Epsom and Derby thoroughly merited the prolonged applause given to the successful gallopers. Hall Mark -revealed a -great burst of speed from t-he half-mile peg with a -sustained run in 'the -straight. Tho filly Outback acted as pacemaker but made no effort to set an undue speed which affected the prospects of Blixten, who is at his best in fast run races. Blixten bad every opportunity o-f winning but weakened towards the end and could not even overtake his stablemate Deputy Ruler. Wailcare was a disappointment. Mfuiy notable victories have been achieved in the Epsom but none eclipses that of Chatham, who despite his -heavy impost was never further back than fourth. He responded .in a gallant manner to each call of -his rider, and showed great speed over the concluding stages of the struggle against the smart galloper Whlttingham, to whom Chatham conceded no less than 241bs. After entering the straight Chatham had the race in safe keeping. Interest -then turned to the struggle for the minor places. Whlttingham pounded on gamely and Turbine and Dermid moved up but the real thrill came from Regal Son who was third to last-at the five -furlong peg. Regal Son’s effort was most attractive. Turbine was comfortably placed throughout, but lacked the necessary dash to carry him to the front m the final stages.

TO-DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. PETER JACKSON WITHDRAWN SYDNEY, Oct. i. The Randwick racing carnival will be continued to-morrow, Hie chief events being the Metropolitan and Lite Breeders’ Plate. The New Zealand-bred gelding Peter Jackson was withdrawn from the Metropolitan at 3.37 p.m. yesterday. The Dominion is now left with two representatives, Master Brier y und Inflation, but the latter Is also in The Shorts, in which two other New Zealand-owned horses, Cottesmore and Golden Hair, are engaged. Deputy Ruler is an acceptor for the Grantham Stakes.

Following are the Acceptances: — THE SHORTS. Of £500; 0 fur. Closing Time, 0.0; Tom Pinch. 8.11; Inflation (N.Z.), 8.0; Vista. 7.12; Shakuni, 7.11; Cottesmore (N.Z.), 7.8; Golden Gale (N.Z.-bred), 7.3; Woullun, 7.2: Golden Hair (N.Z.), 7.0; Veilnnlif, 0.12; Lucre, 0.7. BREEDERS’ PLATE. Of £1300; two-year-oid colts rind geldings; 5 fur. Gladswnod > N.Z.-bred i, Sonny, St. Globe. Jambosa. Sunrlad, Fashion Star, Cnnslanlinc. I’aslia, Rossinver Duke Caledon, The Black Cai, The Weancr, 8.5.

THE METROPOLITAN. Of £3500; 1 mile 5 fur. Rogilla, 9.8; Lough Neagh, 9.2; Master Briefly (N.Z.), Topical, 8.5; Herolage, 8.1; Oro, 8.0; Maltdale. 7.12; Inflation (N.Z.), 7.10; Trenette, Regal Son, 7.6; Nord, 7.3; Fingra, Magnitas, 7.2; Cherbourg, 7.0; Broad Arrow, 6.10; Touchit, 6.7. GRANTHAM STAKES. Of £300; for three and four-year-olds; 1 mile 1 fur. Turbine, 9.3; Panjandrum, 8.9; Deputy Ruler (N.Z.), 8.7; Persian, 8.1; Dark Chief, 8.0; Serablte,- 7.11; Waikare (N.Z.-bred), 7.8; Elmaros, 7.7; Miramond (N.Z.-bred), Assertive, Black City, 7.0. RACES AT ADELAIDE. ADELAIDE, Oct. 1. The -New Zealandbred gelding Tenterden, by Chief Ruler from Rosellate, who has hitherto figured as a sprinter, scored a surprise win -in th-e President’s Handicap, li miles, at Morphettville yesterday. His time was 2.72. MOONEE VALLEY MEETING. MELBOURNE, Oct. 1. Several New Zealand-bred horses were placed at the Moonee Valley races yesterday. Greenhorn was third In the Tullamarine Handicap, one mile; Hard Words second In the Ailsa Handicap, 6 fur.; and Our Comet third in the Trial Hurdles.

WIN FOR THE KING. LIMELIGHT GETS HOME. IN DUKE OF YORK HANDICAP. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. LONDON. Sept. 30. His Majesty the King was represented by a winner at the Kempton Park meeting to-day, when his four-year-oid horse Limelight won t.he Duke of Y'ork Handicap. DUKE OF Y r ORK HANDICAP, li miles. LIMELIGHT. His Majesty’s br h, 4yrs, by Limelight—Vervaine 1 SHREWTON, W. H. Y'eatmanBiggs’ -b -c, 3yrs, by Embargo— Helen Adair 2 CELADON, A. Barclay’s br c, by Foxlaw—Crockery 3 Sixteen started. Won by a length and a-half, with a length and A-half between second and third.

WINOOKA IN AMERICA. ACCORDED AN OVATION. DEFEAT OF EQUIPOISE. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright NEW YORK, Sept. 30. The Australian thoroughbred Wlnooka was given a big ovation at Havre de Grace, Maryland, to-day by 25,000 racegoers when he breezed along the stretch prior to the Havre de Grace Handicap. Equipoise finished a length behind Osculator in this race. Mate finished third a little over a length behind Equipoise and Dark Secret was fourth. It was a heartbreaking race for Mr Whitney's entry. He was forced behind in the early stages of the race when the field was bunched. He gradually fought his way to the fore, passing Mate in the stretch, and apparently was headed for first place, but his impost of 9.6 proved too much for him, and he could not catch the flying Osculator, which was carrying only 7.6. Equipoise pulled up in none too good shape. Mr Naylor says he proposes now to try and arrange for a race between Winooka and Equipoise at the Maryland State Fair. If a contest cannot be arranged, an effort will bo made for the Australian champion to meet the next best horse in North America over six, or not more than seven, furlongs in October. Mr Poison says the report that Winooka was to be shipped to England to meet the best horse there If a match with Equipoise failed to materialise was unfounded.

A WONDER HORSE. COLOMBO’S ACHIEVEMENT. SIX FURLONG RECORD BROKEN PERFECT RACING MACHINE. United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received Oct. 2, 4 0.15 a.m.) LONDON, Oct. 1. The Dispatch declares that Colombo which won the Imperial Produce Stakes carrying - 9st. Gib. broke Kempton's record lor six l'urlongs with 72 3-ssecs. Colombo is one of illo century’s wonder horses, lie already has won seven races and L 17,000 in prize money. Colombo’s only peculiarity is that he rears if his head is touched; otherwise lie is a perfect racing - machine.