RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 November 1928, Page 5

RACING.

C.J.C. SIEETING

THIRD DAY RESULTS

(By Telegraph—Press Association).

CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 7

The Canterbury Jockey Club meeting was continued in fine weather, track good and attendance large. Suburban Handicap.— (1) Quarterdeck (coupled with Broadmoor) 1, (1) Broadmoor 2, (2) Black Alint 3. All started. 55 7 on by half a length, l ime 1.54 4-5.

Spring Nursery Handicap—(3) Speed Light 1, (1) Gold Tinge 2. (9) Duel■lona 3. Ser.—Nedda. 55 7 on by a length. Time 1.0 4-5. Otaio Plate Handicap.—(4) Lucy Locket 1, (1) Historic 2> (2) Sir Roy 3, Ser. —-Taboo. sVon -by half a head. Time 1.26 2-5. CANTERBURY CUP. (1$ miles).

The only starters. THE CUP WINNER. (Received this day at 10.30. a.m.) SYDNEY, Nov. 7. The “Herald’s” description of the Cup says:—“Statesman’s victory was assured two furlongs from home, when he took complete control from the Victoria Derby winner, gaining the verdict by four lengths with three lengths from Strephon to Demost. The cheers were deafening when Statesman headed Strephon and it looked all over.”

In the early part of the race Statesman had a rear position and had to make up a lot of leeway. The crowd doubted the ability of the horse to do it, but the fact that he won so handsomely, stamps him as a stayer entitled to rank with the best which have won this historic event. Statesman is a. rich chestnut horse bred by his owner and trainer, W. Kelso, but he has not a particularly impressive record, which comprises three wins, Iwo seconds, and two thirds, the winnings being £12,237. He has not been over-raced and evidently stood the Cup preparation satisfactorily. J. Mimro, the jockey, has thus added another big win to his illustrous Spring A.J.O. record. The same jockey rode Windbag in his Cup

victory. Balmerino showed signs of congestion of the lungs after the race. Statesman’s success took a quarter of a million sterling from the ring. It goes all over Australia. The owner also had not had the pleasure of seeing his colours to the fore in the Melbourne Cup before. He is very cordially congratulated by his Sydney friends. The “Daily Telegraph,” says:— “Statesman pulled up as -fresh as when the race began, but Strephon showed the effects of a hard race and extra weight. There was nothing remarkable in the time, the first mile occupying 1.13.1. wicli suited Statesman to a nicety.” “Domost ran a good race and was always third or fourth but was very distressed at the finish. Winalot dul only fairly. Epilogue , had a handy position but faded away. Maple was disappointing. Oatendale ran a similar race to his Derby effort. He was in a forward position early, but also faded and finished about seventh. Textile, among others, was scratched on the course. The Banker finished last. Canning Queen and Dion were other prominent entries but were not quite good enough.” The attendance was 105,1KK) hut 50.000 saw the big race from surrounding points of vantage outside the course. 'Hie heat and congestion were almost unbearable.

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