RANDWICK MEETING

Evening Star, Issue 22462, 6 October 1936, Page 4

RANDWICK MEETING

LIGHT-WEIGHT WIHS METROPOLITAN GAY BLONDE'S SUCCESS Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, October 4. The second day of the spring meeting was held at Randwick to-day in fine, cool weather. There was an excellent attendance. Fast times indicated that the track was in splendid condition. The Veihnond colt Rodborough brilliantly won the Breeders’ Plato. Commencing smartly, he drew; away passing

the half-mile, and ran on untroubled, passing the judge with a three lengths’ advantage. The lightly-weighted Young Crusader made a one-horse race of the Metropolitan. Dashing to the front at barrier rise, he quickly established a six lengths’ lead, and ran homo five lengths ahead of the field. Sporting Blood gave an inglorious display, finishing tenth. Silver Ring’s eleventh-hour withdrawal from the Metropolitan was due to the fact that his connections were not enamoured of his chance with 9.9. He is being reserved for weight-for-age races. Gay Blonde gave a grand performance to win the Squatters’ Handicap. Running in last position passing the half-mile, she unwound a brilliant run in the straight which carried her to victory with three lengths to spare. Apart from the effort of Gay Blonde, the New Zealanders throughout the day performed poorly. The jockey Cook, who lost the Epsom on a protest, received a measure of compensation to-day, piloting three winners. M'Carten was held responsible for interference with Tonga in the Shorts Handicap, and was suspended from riding for one month. Following are the results:— THE SHORTS HANDICAP, SOOsovs. 6f. W. H. Kennerson’s hr g SOME BOY (Cistercian —Cool Lady), aged, 7.11 (Cook) 1 Smith and “ Constable’s” Mark Anthony, 7.0 (Percival) 2 P. Riddle’s Korimako, 7.2 (O’Sullivan) __ 3 Twelve started, including Stretto and II Duce. who-finished at the rear of the field. Won by two lengths each way. Time, Imin Ilsee. THE BREEDERS’ PLATE, I,SOOsovs, sf. J. R. and J. K, Hardie’s b g RODBOROUGH (Veilmond Silver Cord). 2yrs, 8.5 (O’Sullivan) ... 1 A. E. Cooper’s St. Constant, 8.5 (Shean) 2 A. J, Kitchen’s Bodley Head. 8.5 (Cracknell) 3 Twelve started. Won by three lengths. Time, 59Jsec. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, S.OOOsovs. 1m sf. “ W. Biey’s ” ch h YOUNG CRUSADER (Caledon —Bonnie Lady), 4yrs, 6.9 (Duncan) ... 1 Freeman and Stanley’s Silver Standard, 7.4 (O’Sullivan) 2 J. T. Brosnan’s Lough Neagh, 9.2 (Shean) 3 Silver Ring was the only scratching. Won by five lengths; three lengths. Time. 2min 43isec. CENTENNIAL PARK HANDICAP, COOsovs. 6f. S. G. Shepherd’s hr g DISALTO (March Along—Rapido), 4yrs, 9.4 (Davidson) 1 L. W Wrigley’s Raleigh, 8.6 (Jones) 2 F. L. Moore’s Goorka, 9.5 (Coutts) 3 Twenty started, including Silver Coat, Palm. The Palmist, and Riposte, all finishing at the rear of the field. Won by a head; a length and a-quar-ter. Time. Imin llfsec. GRANTHAM STAKES, COOsovs. 1m If. J. W. Cook’s ch c FRIAR’S SWITCH (Friarsdale Switch), 3yrs, 7.11 (Cook) 1 Claveraime' and Lewis’s Fireman, 8.4 (Hanley ) 2 Freedman and M'Lachlan’s Dubonnet, 6.12 (Duncan) ~_s 3

Fourteen started, including Cyrillian, who was tenth. Won by four lengths; three lengths. Time, Imin 4Jsec. SQUATTERS’ HANDICAP, 650sovs. IJm. R. Walder’s ch ra GAY BLONDE (Gay Shield—Lady Marie), syrs, 9.1 (Cook) ...' 1 J. King’s Turbine. 8.10 (M'Carten) 2 W. Henderson’s Measure, 8.0 (M'Menamin) 3 Eleven started, including Padishah, who was ninth. Won by three lengths; three-quarters of a length. Time, 2min 4Jsec. CRAVEN PLATE ACCEPTORS SYDNEY, October 5. (Received October 6, at 9 a.m.) Acceptances for the Craven Plate on Wednesday :—Pamelas, Sylvandale, Oro, Sporting Blood 9.4, Silver Ring and Lough Neagh 9.1, Allunga 9.0, Sarcherie, Capris, Gay Blonde 8.13, Gustos and Bobby 7.11,