RACING NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 October 1922, Page 1

RACING NEWS.

[by TELEGBAPH—PER PBESS ASSOCIATION] GLOAMING WINS CRAVEN PLATE SYDNEY, Oct. 4. Upwards of forty thousands attend- : cd the Randwick races to-day. The 1 weather was fine, and the going i good. The third day is regarded as a ladies’ day, and was well patronised by them in gorgeous spring frocks, , which were quite a feature of the 1 day’s racing. | Gloaming inflicted a convincing defeat on Beauford. and was acclaimed | with enthusiasm on all sides. Both ; horses disputed the favouritism going | to the hairier, which was a tribute to ; Gloaming’s unparalleled effort on Saturday, when lie was narrowly denied victory, after the magnificent way in which he overhauled his opponent.

Young, steering his steed to a handy position from the jump, always held Beauford in check. IVhen the time arrived for tho final sprint, the New Zealander went away from his rival, as if the latter were a second rater. Tlie victory was popular, and was greatly applauded. Tho visiting team sails for New Zealand on Saturday. Second Hurdle -Race.—Gindi 1, Ecarte 2. Imieeular 3. Won by a long head. Time 4.29 J.

Craven Plate.—-Gloaming (9.1) 1. Beauford (9.1). 2. Yiolincello (9.4) 3. The other starters wore Kcnepil, Prince Charles, and Furious. It was generally considered the contest would again he between the riders rather than between Gloaming and Beauford. Gloaming took the lead early, with Violincello hand.\. Beauford went to the front at mile post, with Gloaming hanging on to his heels, apparently determined that no gap would have to he filled in the final run home. The positions wire unaltered till entering the straight. Both then got on level terms. The crowd looked for another ding-dong struggle to the post, lint Gloaming upset the calculations, going on from the half distance- to win easily by four lengths. The time was 2.4.

Suburban Handicap.—Peroration 1, Gilroy 2. Fair Rosaleen 3. Won by a neck. 'l'inie 1.38.

MJembers' Handicap.—Hadley 1, Camptrollor 2, lvorryland 3. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time 2.7.', (!im rack Stakes.—Princess Dighton 1, Glaciarium 2, Lalaguli 3. Time 1.3. .

Sydney Handicap.—Paganini -1, Wirarway 2, Prince Cox 3. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time 2.34 -

01 ,OAM I MG’S WINNINGS. (Received this dav at 8 a.m.) SYDNEY, Oct 5. Gloaming’s earnings now exceed Carbine’s by .£20»l) sterling, and lie has won more than any Australian racehorse except Eurytlimic.