RACING NEWS & VIEWS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 3, 10 March 1947, Page 3

RACING NEWS & VIEWS

A Turning Course Consistently registering speedy sprints at Takanini is the Buiandshar filly, Brown Velvet, but in her recent public essays she has not had the luck of the running. Her only victory so far was at Paeroa in the Spring, so it would appear she likes a turning course. Course Records At the Dunedin meeting last week the Croupier—Cuddle gelding, Gamble, registered a track record of 3 min. 10 2-ssecs. in the mile and three-quarters Allarton Hurdles, while Aurora Australis, with 9.0 and Esiskay 7.11 scored in a deadheat for the Wingatui Handicap in 2min. 18 l-ssecs;, also a course record.

The Greatest Winning - Mare The winning the Essendon Stakes at Flemington, Flight became the greatest stake winning mare in Australia with £30,292, deposing Tranquil Star, the winner of £29,990. Golden Souvenir

Sydney racing experts who have inspected New Zealand’s best stayer, Golden Souvenir, since his arrival in Australia, have expressed surprise at his splendid racing condition, notwithstanding his arduous season in the Dominion. The Lang Bian—Valadore horse still holds the position of first favourite for the Sydney Cup, and this means that a lot of money is pouring into the coffers of licensed bookmakers. A Bargain Purchase

The trotter Stop Press, a winner at Hutt Park, was purchased by his present owner, Mr G. F. Birkett, for the munificent sum of £l7. With a winning stake of £350 to his credit h eranks as a bargain.

For Preparatory Education The 4100 guineas Foxbridge— Rosespear colt at the 1947 National Sale, has joined the team at Te Awamutu presided over by Alex Cook. Nearly Ready

The well performed Miss Medley is showing improved galloping form at Riccarton. She is freely engaged in autumn events, and may not be long before she is again listed in the winning brigade.