PROTECTION AND RAJAH.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1247, 12 March 1914, Page 12

PROTECTION AND RAJAH.

When the New Zealand-bred filly Protection won recently at Warwick Farm, there was a demonstration from a section of the people, who thought that Rymerhild had won. Referring to this, “Milroy” says:—There was not the slightest reason for the uproar, for Protection won without a doubt, though Rymerhild should have got there had she been handled with judgment. The judge is not the sort of man to make a mistake or to favour anybody. If he were inclined to hand out favours, it is certain Protection would not have been the lucky one, for Rymerhild is owned by one of Mr. Shaw’s greatest friends, Fred White, of Shannon Vale. The same writer has this to say about the victory of Rajah at the same meeting.—Early in the betting there was a disposition to back a New Zealander named Rajah, owned by Mr. Birks; but he retreated in the betting suddenly, and one bookmaker who “auctioneers” the runners to the highest bidder actually laid 40 to 1; but a little money going on him frcm the right quarter at the finish the horse came back to 10 to 1; and, going to the front along the back, lasted long enough to beat Grafiel (a gelding by Judge Grafton) a length, and that useful Fleet Admiral mare Floating was third. In a print of references Rajah is credited with hlavling covered four furlongs in a New Zealand race in 48% sec. He is trained by T. Dwyer, who also prepared Protection.

At the yearling sales in Melbourne 84 yearlings were sold in four hours and realised 15,796 guineas, an average of 188 guineas. New South Wales and South Australian buyers were more active than usual. The Positano —Tragedy Queen colt at 1900 gns, the Wallace —Moma colt at 600 gns, the Wallace—Nalurmi colt at 600gns, the Welkin—Wilgara filly at 530gns, the Bobadil—Tortile filly at 630gns, the Berridale—Carolina colt at 550gns were those that realised over 500gns on the first day.