MELBOURNE RACING

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21195, 19 August 1940, Page 11

MELBOURNE RACING

MOONEE VALLEY EVENTS NATIONAL HAS NARROW WIN (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) MELBOURNE, August 1 = Returning to racing alter a spell Auric’s star secured a brilliant win in the Kai.ita Handicap at the Moonee Valley Racing Club’s meeting yesterday. The English horse Dhoti, having his first race in Australia created a very favourable impression by running second. The New Zealandbred National gained a narrow win from Glaciate in the Argylo Welter Handicap. Details: ARGYLE WELTER HANDICAP, first £2BO, second £BO, third £4O; 1 mile.—National W. 11. Kemball’s hr g. syrs, by Siegfried —Virgin Queen. 9.3 ,(S. Ralph), 1; Glaciate, 8.2 (R. Bailey), 2; Atlas, 7.7 (J. Gilmore-. 3. Thirteen started, including Silver Bond. Ilair a length. Time. 1.42. GLENARA HANDICAP, first £350. second Cl 00, third £so; l] miles.—Landlaw French-bred), C. Robbie’s ch h, syrs, by Portlaw—Wireaway, 8.9 (C. W. McLaugblan > , 1; Pantoon. 8.7 cw. Cox), 2: rouiwin, 7.1 <J. M. Purtell), 3. Twelve started. Head; length. Time, 2.8). KAIATA HANDICAP, first £2BO, second £BO, third £4O; 6 fur.—Aurie’s Star. G. \V. Badman’s b g. aged, by Stardrirt — \urie Anton, 0.11 (N. Creighton). I; Dhoti. 9.5 (A. Dewhurst), 2; David Innes, 7.2 (W. F. Elliot), 3. Thirteen started, includ\miable and Nuffield. Neck; three-quarters of a length. FAST FINISH BEAUPARTIR IMPRESSES YOURS TRULY RUNS THIRD United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) SYDNEY, August 18 Having his first race of the season and currying 10.0, the New Zealand horse ieaupnrtir made a good impression by finishing third to Last Chance and Baveon in the first division of the Welter Mile at the Victoria Park meeting yesterday. In spite or his weight Beaupartir was flying at the finish and undoubtedly would have won in a few lucre strides. Yours Truly ran prominently in the Victoria Park Handicap, revealing great determination in the finish with Brazen Lad and Binnia Hero. Beau Vite, looking well, was going better than Geebung at the end or an exhibition gallop over half a mile. Results:— ZETLAND STAKES, first £250, second 6 30, third £2O; 6A fur.—Panchio, O. Triggs’ hr c. 3yrs, by Harinero —Rio Rita, 8.0 (J. M. O’Sullivan). I; Ensign, 8.12 (E. MeMenamin), 2; Tidal Wave. 8.0 (E. Bartle), 3. Eighteen started. Three-quarters of ■i length each way. Time, 1.20. WELTER MILE (first division), first £l6O. second £25. third £ls; i mile.—Last Chance, F. Chrtstey’s b g, syrs, by Salmagundi—War Bride, 8,12 (K. Shean), I; Baveon, 8.7 (K. Andrews), 2; Beaupartir, JO.n (M. McCarten) 3. Eleven started. Head; neck. Time, 1.40}. VICTORIA PARK HANDICAP, first £2OO, second £3O, third £2O; |) miles and 12 1 yards: Brazen Lad. P. F. Pilcher and J. T. Cush’s hr g. 4yrs., by Brazen—Peeka, 7.13 (E. Bartle). 1: Binnia Hero, 8.9 (F. Hickey), 2; Yours Truly, 8.7 (J. Thompson), 3. Elgin started, including Round Up. Neck ; length. Time, 2.1 -i |.