GLOAMING RETURNS.

Shannon News, 13 October 1922, Page 3

GLOAMING RETURNS.

HEARTY RECEPTION IN WELLINGTON. Wellington, Last Night. Looking the picture of fitness, Gloaming, who has proved himself the greatest racehouse of his time in this part of the world, returned by the Ulimaroa front Australia yesterday. There was a- great crowd on the wharf to meet him, and as he stepped out of the horsebox, he was greeted by rounds of handelapping and cheering. No. Prime Minister ever received a more hearty welcome home.

Gloaming looked as well as ever he iid in his career:on the turf. There was no sign that the four hard races lie had run had made any impression on him. On the 'contrary, he looked as it- they had done him great good.

Mr Greenwood, who was aboard, was heartily congratulated on all'sides on the- success of the champion. Both the trainer, R. J. Mason and the rider, G- Young, were given an excellent reception.

In the course of an interview, Mr Greenwood said lie would like Gloaming to meet Beaufort) and Ehrythmic In the autumn in the Sydney or Melbourne clubs would put on a £3OOO or £•4000 race, so that the three could race for the championship of Austra-

lia. It would be the greatest idraw of all time, but the thing is difficult, as the! three horses would have to be got *

ready at the same time.” “What, do you think of Beauford?” “Beauford,” said Mr Greenwood, “is a great galloper. Tib look at he is not karpressive, and you would not

pick him to be a champion. However, - he is a. wonderful mover and brilliant galloper. In the Hill Stakes he .tried to give Gloaming 71b and a beating, and no horse in the world could do that.” < THE CHAMPION’S RECORD. Gloaming has now been eleven times across the Tasman Sea to meet the best Australia could put'against him. He has contested 51 races and has won 44. His stake earnings total £31,714. “I do not think he will overtake Eurythmic’s winning record, as the Australian horse has good engagements ahead, and will go on winning.