SPORTING.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 September 1926, Page 3

SPORTING.

(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.] RACING COMMENT. SYDNEY, September G. The “Daily Telegraph” comments that Royal Tea’s presence at AA arwielc Farm stakes contributed largely to AVindbag’s success, by running alongside and carrying along his stablemate. There seems little doubt that it she had not been present, AA indbag would have been conceding A alienle considerably more than three lengths when rounding the final turn. (Received this day at 10.15 a.m.) SYDNEY, Sept. G. Commenting on Saturday’s racing the “Herald” says: Entering the straightin the Warwick Stakes, Valicnre was well clear from AYindbag and Royal Tea, and looked a sure winner. Neai the distance, however, she seemed to lose ground and Muiiro was quick to notice this. He sat down and droie Windbag along vigorously and amid intense excitement caught Valicare on the post. The result proved Windbag’s gamcness. Horse and rider received a rousing reception on the return to scale. The “Telegraph” says the conclusion that Valicare was beaten by AVindbag’s condition proved to be correct. It was a finish fitting the occasion, and it was clear both champions were feeling the pinch before the end of the race. Regarding the Hobartville Stakes the ‘Telegraph” says: At'no stage of the race did Rarnpion appear likely to he beaten, blit lie was inclined to Weaken in the home stretch. Limerick ran a peculiar race. Were his condition ns susceptible to improvement as Conqueror’s. he would have to bo given a great elmnee of turning the tables whom it conies to longer races, but Limerick was wound up on Saturday, and therefore not likely to trouble Rampion during tbe next two months. SYDNEY. Sept. G. Bright Light’s chances in tjc' AVnrwick Farm Hurdles were spoiled 'when she fell at the seven furlongs. She never appeared prominent. The jockey. Friend, was slightly injured. Mount Marta ran unplaced.