RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 October 1924, Page 1

RACING.

rnv telequm’H—run muss association.] A.J'.C. RACES. GLOAMING'S SUCCESS. SYDNEY. Oct. 5. On the first day of the A.. 1.0. spring meeting, light rain fell at. intervals during the aftermnui, hut it was not sufficient to cause'much discomfort or interiere with the racing or damage the tracks. Chi't on eighty thousand people were present. Heroic aod Cloamiiig were the heroes of Lin* day. The former’s triumph was worthy of a most, classic contest. (lloaming's victory earned for him wiindei fill and prolonged cheering, e'en b.v those financially injured hy his success. New Zealand jockeys rode three winners, Young two and C. Reed (on Son. Risk) oik*.

The stewards held ail enquiry, owing to Nigger Minstrel being humped by Solidify, shortly alter the start of the Derby, hut they found no fault with Brown, the rider of Solidify, who did his best to keep his mount out. Reed riililirmed this. Twelve started ill the Trial Stakes. Young rode dimming. Brown rode David, and Con Reed rude Ballymena in the Spring Stakes. The results were:— First Hurdles.—Troubadour I. \Yhyhn Carl isle .’!. Won by 21 lengths. Time .‘L-I‘2.

Trial Stakes.— AY iI cl (loose 1. Brown Rajali 2. The Wraith It. Won by a neck. l ime 2.7.

\..1.C. Derbv.—Heroic (Cairns) 8.10 I ; Nigger Minstrel (A. Reed) 8.10 2; Kpcarfclt (Brace) 8.10 I). The other starlers were: Solidify. Sir Diglilock. Xoseilur and Arendal. Heroic was left at the harrier a couple of lengths. Nigger Minstrel was interl’erred with through Solidify veering towards the rails. Sir Dighlok went to the front and stole a march on the field, having a ten lengths lead at the mile post, which hail increased to fifteen at the seven furlongs. Tin* IHi ther the race went tin* more the leader seemed in increase his -advantage, with Nigger Minstrel leading the field, which made no apparent effort to move mi. Heroic moving fast from the rear then took llu* field along rounding the bond. Nigger Minstrel and Siiearfclt following close. Sir Diglilock on filtering (be straight was still six lengths in front leit lie was oortniton at the distance. Then coniinenced one of the most titanic struggles ever witnessed at Rainlwick. between Heroic. Nigger Minstrel and SpearlVlt.—The New Zealander threw out a dctermiiicd challenge a furlong; from the post, whilst SpculTell also finished full of running. Heroic, however. had sufficient in hand, and won let head, with a head separating mv(•oiiil aud third. I inn* 2.J1.

Epsom Handicap. - llhiekadder 1. All Ilona* 2. Trimaire .’l. Won by If lengths. Time 1.88.

Snring Stakes.- < Roaming 1. David 2, 11: 1 1iyin<• 11:1 :i. All tlie acceptors started. (: 1 <>:<iiiin<_r was applauded on going to the post-, a groat crowd hoping that lie would win with a view to his eclipsing Eiir.vlhniic’s record lor stakes. David took up tlio running. being closely attended hy liallytnena. Approaching the mile. (Roaming moved into second ulace. At Urn half-mile Gloaming and David were together. AVlieu entering; the straight it was obvious that (lloatnino was assured of an easy victory, lie won as he liked h.v one and a hall lelU't hs. Time *_’.:t7. Splint tor's llandica)v.—Sea Disk 1, Irish Ithythin .Master Ca/.on it. Won hy half a length. Time 2.<S 1-1. GLOAMING'S STAK'D RECORD. SYDNEY. Del. d. Tim ‘Sunday Sun” says: Mr Mason had in his pocket two rosy red anples for (iloamimr alter the Soring Stakes, and the old fellow earned them. By doing so, he placed himself on a pedestal as tin* greatest stake winner of the A list ralasinn turf. He has won £*L.().*,s compared with Fury thmie’s ,S!U. As the old gelding is as sound ns a hell, he is likely to win many thousands yet. ... « -1 The “Sunday News says: As it look DO seconds to run the first half mile, and nearly two minutes to comnlcte the first nine furlongs. the race was run to suit Gloaming right down til the ground. The old lmrse is proha hi v the oreatest favourite that the Sydnev nuhlic has ever known. and he deserves it. all.

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The weather was line, after heavy rain in the nmrning. while the course was heavy. The results were: ryl)yonon<£ Slahos.- o 1. Archelans Paravane it. AVou hy d lengths. Time d I 'secs. |J.,ce for Killies. I.aventlse 1. Ina„o|e o. ogra. d. Won hy 2.1 lengths. Time did 1 sets. . The cx-.Xew Zealander. Dave I rice, irains La _ .. ()ctol:<*r Stsikos. —Wliittior 1. Lilypond 2. Knoletleld d. Won hy two lengths. Time l.dd. The llawl; ran fourth. _ The New Zealand-bred Suomi showed oood form in winning the Paddock Handicap. ADELAIDE DERBY. ADELAIDE, Oct. I. The Derhv resulted:—Wycherley 1. Hlenoir -■ Artamous d. Won hy half a head. Time 2.dSV. WEATHER KOI! RACES. (Received this day at S n.m.) SYDNEY, Oct. d. The weather is unsettled and a heavy downpour occurred in the alteriionii which has deadened the tracks. More rain threatens and the outlook for to-morrow’s races is dubious.