Dominion Horses Triumph in Melbourne Cup

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 813, 6 November 1929, Page 12

Dominion Horses Triumph in Melbourne Cup

NEW ZEALAND owned and bred horses finished first and second in yesterday’s Melbourne Cup. while another New Zealand bred horse finished third. It was a purely Doniinion triumph.

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. I Melbourne Clip day was marred by showery weather, but notwithstanding there was an enormous attendance at Flemington, a good number of New Zealanders being present. The field for the Melbourne Cup numbered 14. . Nightmarch was on the rails throughout, and was never farther back than sixth. He led at the distance and won comfortably. Paquito finished well. Phtir Lap spoilt his chance by fighting for his head in the early stages. Carradale was going well, but ran off the course at the turn. The race was a triumph for New Zealanders, who secured all three places, and had the first and second

riders as well. Roy Reed gave a masterly exhibition on Nightmarch and silenced the critics. The last New Zealand horse to win the Melbourne Cup was Sasanof in 1916. Details of the race are as follow: MELBOURNE CUP A sweepstake of £75 each, with £IO,OOO added, and a. trophy of the value of £200; second, £2,000; third, £1,000; 2 miles. NIGHTMARCH (A. Louisson), br h, 4yrs, by Night Raid—Marsa, 9.2, R. Reed ] PAQUITO (IT. A. Knight), b g. syrs, by Thurnham—Madrid, 8.5, M. McCarten 2 PI-lAR LAP (H. R. Telford), ch g, * Byrs, by Night Rgrid—Entreaty, 7.6, R. Lewis .. c HIGH SYCE (Mrs. L. R. Buxton), c-h h, syrs, 9.11, including 101 b. penalty 4 Winalot (E. K. White), ch h, syrs, 0.5 > . . . 0 Kidaides (T. O’Dca), br g, 6yrs, 8.7 0 Second Wind (E. Lee Steere), b g, 4yrs, 8.4 o Some Quality (J. E. Pelham and M. Cummings), b m, Syrs, 8.1 . . . . 0 Sea Money (T. Davies), ch g, aged, 7.7 0 Demost (J. Netter), b g, syrs, 7.6 . . 0 Carradale (L. K. S. Mackinnon), b c Syrs, 7.5 o Shadow King (F, E. Shillabeer), b g, 4yrs, 7.4 o Lady Kentrel (Mrs. M. Hay), ch m, 4yrs o Taisho, (J. P. Arthur), br g, Syrs, 6.11 o How the Race was Run Paquito was first out from Taisho and Phar Lap. Taisho led past the stand, three-quarters of a length from the hard-held Phar Lap. Nightmarch was next, then came High Syce, Shadow King, Landy Kentrel, with Demost and Second Wind in the rear. Nightmarch dropped back to sixth at the mile post, where Phar Lap and Taisho were together a length ahead of High Syce, Carradale and Shadow King, with Second Wind last • and Paquito in the centre of the field. Phar Lap took command at the six furlongs and led at the half-mile from Carradale, High Syce, Taisho, Shadow King, Nightmarch and Paquito. Carradale ran wide at the turn. Phar Lap led into the straight from Shadow King, Taisho, High Syce and Nightmarch. The last-named ran to the front at the two-furlong post and won

| running away by three lengths from ; the fast-finishing Paquito, with Phar j Lap a length away, third. High Syce was fourth, and then fol- ; lowed Some Quality, Shadow King, Lady Kentral, Taisho, Kidaides, Second Wind, Demost, Sea Money and Carradale last. Time, 3.265. Sectional times: First four furlongs, 54 1; succeeding four, 54; the lafjt four. 475; the concluding six, 1.12; the last mile, 1.38; the first six, 1.205. The time for the last four was the fastest in the history of the race. Had a Clear Run Roy Reed, rider of Nightmarch, stated that lie had a clear run throughout. He left the rails only once, and felt confident throughout. R. Lewis, who steered the favourite, Phar Lap, said he was beaten by the muddling pacj), but had Phar Lap been another Trivalve he would have won under any circumstances. M. McCarten, rider of Paquito, said he had every chance, but was beaten by a better horse. Other Events In the decision of the Cup Hurdle Race. Henare was last early, but moved up at the turn, and won brilliantly. The English-bred gelding Treat was prominent alivays in the Railway Highweight Handicap, and beat the fastfinishing Doradus. Treat raced in Western Australia last season, and is trained by the former New Zealander, Maurice McGrath. Treat was ridden in today’s race by Ashley Reed, brother of Roy Reed. There was an exciting finish in the Nursery Handicap. Devious led always, and just beat the fast-finishing Barbette. The winner was trained by her owner. Mr. L. McCan, who purchased the filly privately when a yearling. Lucie Manette won the Yan Yean Stakes nicely. She hung out a trifle in the straight, and she appeared to interfere with the fast-finishing Glenanton. In the Cud Steeplechase, Invincible was running third early, but finished best, beating the consistent Wanda King. D. Wright, rider of the winner, Avon the National Hurdle Race on Sparkling Moselle. Details of the results are as follow: — CUP HURDLE RACE Of £600; 2 miles. HENARE (J. Fell), b g, 6yrs, by All Black—Fob Chain, 11.9 (R. Inkson) 1 KENDLAR, 10.6 (G. May) 2 SAYLES, 9.3 (T. Butler) 3 Ten started. Won by three-quarters of a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, 3.422. Gudroom fell, and Flavedby ran off. T. Lynch, rider of Gudroom. had a collarbone broken. RAILWAY HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP Of £600; 6 furlongs. TREAT, syrs, by Tetratema—Dinner, 10.0 (A. Reed) 1 DORADUS, aged, 9.8 (J. Pike) .... 2 TOUSSAINT, Syrs, 9.8 (W. Scanlon) .. 3 Twenty-three started. Won by threequarters of a length, a neck betAveen second and third. Time, 1.14 J. NOVEMBER NURSERY HANDICAP Of £600; 5 furlongs. DEVIOUS (L. J. McCan), b f. by Devives—Anonymous, 8.9 (W. Cook) 1 BARBETTE, 7.9 (J. Besanko) 2 ORMOLU, S.O (A. DeAVhirst) 3 Seventeen starters. Won by half a head, a head between second and third. Cirouette was fourth. Time, 1.23. CUP STEEPLECHASE Of £600; about 2 miles and half a furlong. INVINCIBLE (P. Amerena), b g, 6 yrs, by Trafalgar—AdaAvard, 9.2 (D. Wright) 1 WANDA KING, 10.13 (D. Zealles) . . 2 MERAUKI, 10.5 (H. Thompson) .... 3 Nine started. Won by eight lengths, two and a-half lengths between second and third. Cobbon Avas fourth. Arroya and Coorong fell, Avhile Exbourne was pulled up. Time, 4.35. YAN YEAN STAKES, Of £600; 1 mile. LUCIE MANETTE (A. T. Clark), ch m, Syrs, by Chrysolaus—Lady Eagale, 8.3 . (W. Scanlon) 1 GLENANTON, 8.1 (R. Medhurst) . . 2 KALLONI, 8.9 (J. Munro) 3 Sixteen starters. Won by threequarters of a length, half a length between second and third. Stage Saint Avas fourth. Time, 1.385.

AFTER THE RACE REED’S CRITICS SILENCED A PROUD OWNER United P.A.—By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, Tuesday. Tremendous interest Avas taken in NeAV South Wales in the Melbourne Cup race. Great crowds of people gathered round wireless shops in Sydney and listened to broadcast descriptions of the event. All traffic was blocked in George, Pitt and King Streets. Nightmarch’s triumph over the

wonder horse Phar Lap was exceedingly popular. He was acclaimed at once as both sprint and distance champion of Australia. The “Evening News,” commenting on the Melbourne Cup race, says it proved a Avonderful triumph for NeAv Zealand. Tlie three placed horses Avere all Ngav Zealand-bred, while the jockeys of Nightmarch and Paquito, Reed and McCarten, Avere New Zealanders. Mr. R. H. Telford, Avho trains and leases Phar Lap, is also a New Zealander. There has been some adverse comment about Roy Reed’s riding of Nightmarch. It Avas thought lie would be replaced by another jockey for the Cup race, but Mr. A. Louisson and the trainer, McAuley, declined to yield to criticism. Mr. Louisson today is a proud man. He says it Avas his ambition to win the Melbourne Cup and money would not now buy Nightmarch. TO BE DEPLORED THE COMMENDATION AFFAIR Commendation scored such a handsome victory in the Wainui Handicap at Trentham last Saturday week that it was apparent that the champion tvas once again assuming his best form after a lengthy absence from the turf. He also ran a good ract in the Harcourt Cup on Monday, pleasing his connections immensely by his performance. But subsequently Commendation was scratched for all his engagements at the Cup carnival, and it Avas believed that something Avas amiss with the horse. This AA r as not so, however, comments the Christchurch “Sun.” After his good display in the Harcourt Cup Mr. W. H. Gasiford, owner of the Limond gelding, Avas informed by the chief stipendiary steward that unless the horse mended his Avays at the barrier he Avould be placed on the schooling list, and after a long deliberation Mr. Gaisford decided that the best thing to do AA'as to send the horse to Australia. Now arrangements are being made to send Commendation to Randwick to be trained probably ’by cx-Ncav Zealander George Price. Commendation certainly has never been a good horse at the tapes, but he is by no means a bad horse. Usually the AA'orst he eA'er does is to rear up, : but he causes little trouble. ' When informed that the horse Avas s likely to be placed on the schooling 1 list a AA'ell -knoAA'n Southern starter remarked to a “Sun” reporter that it was a shame. His oavu experience Ava.s , that Commendation gave Jittlg trouble I at the machine. It is little wonder that the ulti- , matum delivered to Mr. W. H. Gaisford was most unpopular with the racing i public. Commendation is a high-class , horse at his top, and his going to Australia for. future racing is to be , deeply deplored.

Australia breeds five horses to every one that secs the light of day in New Zealand. But. Dominion bred stock ran one-two-three in the Melbourne Cup, one of the world's greatest handicaps. Carradale teas going well alongside Phar Lap at. the home turn and then ran off the course—a great chance went west. Was too much use made of Phar Lapt He was always near the van, and with half the journey covered he was out in front. Perhaps his 01-year old ruler will be blamed. Nightmarch was always handy, and Reed kept to the rails. He must have been fifth or sixth throughout the race —a nice position from which to get the drop on the leaders. Phar Lap failed to stay. A furlong and a half from home Nightmarch had collared, him, and then Roy Reed had an easy ride to the judge—and probably a *£l,ooo cheque for his efforts. Winalot, Demost and Second Wind were always near the rear of the field throughout. Apparently the IcLst named was in a mulish mood, or ivas it that he was content at seeing the places filled by the other New Zealanders? Paquito is an uyilucky horse. He came from well back in all of the big races on the other side —the Epsom, Metropolitan, Caulfield. Cup, and again in yesterday's big race. High Syce, drawn wide out, ivas rushed into a forward position early and made to carry his weight all the way. No wonder he couldn't raise a gallop at the finish, and yet he finished fourth. Taisho ran himself out in front early, but Shadow King was fairly well up all the way. Nightmarch was bred in New Zealand, is owned by a Christchurch sportsman, and is trained (when not on tour!) at Riccarton by A. McAuley. He teas sold to his present owner for 1.000 guineas very early in his three-year-olcl career. He icas ridden by Neiv Zealand's best jockey, R. Reeel. Paquito was bred by his Christchurch owner (who also races Limerick) and trained, like the winner , at Riccarton , by F. D. Jones, and, ridden by the ex-Wanganui horseman, M. McCarten. Phar Lap was bred in New Zealand and sold at the January sales at Trentham, last year for 160 guineas to Mr. H. Davis, who leased him to his trainer, the ex-New Zealander, Harry Telford. Mr. Davis receives one third, of the stakes won by the three-year-old. Another favourite has gone down in the Melbourne Cup. And THE SUN icas probably the only paper to plump straight out for Nightmarch to beat Phar Lap.