Randwick yearling sales show mixed results and high prices
Turfs and breeders report Randwick yearling sales as a success overall with few hitting 1000gns. Notable high prices included Melfort-Lalaguli at 2800gns and Heroic-Trasina at 2300gns while some lots underperformed or died. Queensland breeders posted solid averages and Pantheon and Constant Son lines fared well, though many youngsters sold cheaply with potential to improve. Weight for age races drew modest fields but provided close contests at the AJ.C Autumn Meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randwick
Circom- Sluncea
Melfort-Lalaguli
Melfort
Phaleron Hay
Modiste I
Royal Chief
Queensland
Buzzard
Pantheon
Allunga
Na Sorcherie
Far From Uninteresting and Other Randwick Plate Notes
A racing summary covers the Cumberland Plate and All-Aged Plate results at Randwick. Key runners include Spear Chief Ajax Allunga Gold Red King’s Head St Constant and Defaulter with discussion on weights, form, and expected Spring W.F.N. opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Ring
Peter Pan
Allunga
Ajax
St. Constant
L'Aiglon
Wil
Standard
Defaulter
Randwick
W.fn
Royal Chief
Spear Chief
Mosaic
Benupartir Seen as Rival to Defaulier in Distance Prospect
New Zealand colt Benupartir, aged 16, gains attention as a potential rival to Defaulier up to a mile after winning the Auckland Easter Handicap from eighteen rivals. He clocked a mile in 1.00 and the first quarter in 48. His trainer Mrs. W. A. McDonald also trained Melbourne Cup winner Catilenus. The Wagga Gold Cup drew twenty nine entries with Fearless Korimako Adonis Effusive and Love from Maggie among Sydney contenders and Judean Magic Circle among Melbourne entrants. RED WILLIAMS reports a yearling colt from Wellmond’s Spear Belle impressed, bred by A. J. Matthews, sired by Blankney with Irish and Argentine lineage. the dam has a strong middle distance record and promising weight-carrying potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Beau Pere
Benupsrtir
Sone Racing
Defaulier
Ag Ho
By & Heal
Poerleas
Benupartir
Mra
FP Wenty
Sydney
Fearless
Korimako
Adonis
Effusive
Love
Maggie
Melbourne
Ord Judean
Magic Circle
Red Williams
Bongo
Shleo
A. J. Matthews
Blankney
Buniles
Rosehill
Beau Repatre
Auckland
Pholeron Bay
Mr. Keld
Fenrisr Delivers at Dangir Handicap Despite Early Rally
Fenrisr won the Dangir Handicap, preserving lead from an early pace as Young Crusader and HiliNous faded. Will Rogers finished strong but never mounted a challenge for the win, with Cathartes securing third in a strong effort poised for future success. Ripley’s Gathartes also contested the placings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenrisr
Young Crusader
HiliNous
Strieht
Will Rogers
Cathartes
Uncertain Racing Roundup Hits Mixed Fortunes at Randwink
The meeting featured inconsistent performances from Veanpointments and Marengo with The Squire failing to win. Young Crusader delivered the biggest disappointment as chestnut showed promise but faded in all three races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Randwink
Foeulir
Wall
Iwe
Marengo
Crusader
Melbourne
English and Australian Racing Notes Include Hialeah and Cheltenham Hurdles
The report cites Santa Anita totalisator turnover at 248,693,000 for 4 and 2 day meetings, compares with last year’s 9,000,000. Hialeah Park in Miami shows 45 days total at 14,256,000. Discusses Champion Hurdle Challenge Cup at Cheltenham, with African Sister winning at 10 to 1 after falls by Babuddie and Salford, and notes pace differences between English and Australian hurdles and the Cup duration near two miles.
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Santa Anita
Hialeal Park
Miami
Bialeah
England
Chellenham
Babuddie
Lord Cadogan
Salford
Misa’ Paget
Free
One New Record At Randwick Autumn Meeting
The report notes a single new time record at Randwick during the autumn meeting, Mosaic clocking 3.214 over two miles. Ajax led shorter distances with a 1.35 mile and 1.23 seven furlongs. Champagne Stakes times compared with last year show slight gaps, Heraide’s 2.304 in City Handicap faster than Bristol’s 2.321, and Sedunum’s 1.50 in Coogee Handicap surpassing Country Party’s 1.51 last season.
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RaNdwick
Mosaic
Ajax
Yee
High Caste
Pandova
Heraide
Bristol
Herarde
Royal Step
Country Party
Sedunum
Munro Triumphs In Fernhill Handicap Training Feat
ASUR trainer J. Munro scored a second win when he outstayed the pony filly Dagmar in the Fernhill Handicap. Dashing Cavaliers backers felt unlucky as Marengo finished last. Avant Tout fell soon after leading, and Cardinal Pitt was injured and pulled up.
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ASUR
J. Munro
Dagmar
Fernhill
Marengo
Avant
Lavengra
Penthides
Tobasco
Cardinal Pitt
Bea
Thunderclap
Prince Wingake
Horse Racing Report From Melhourte Handicap
Improved greatly but just missed. Gillline made a bid for the Waollalira Handicap as Knight Folly wore Win down late. Weatith finished third and Panes fourth. Goose showed speed but mile proved long. The Squire appeared better than last week while Speardals underperformed. Cherry Burans Forward and others merit caution.
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Gillline
Knight Folly
Hosebill
Squire
Mide
Speardals
Cherry Burans
Kentucky Derby Entries Hit 115 At Churchill Downs
The Kentucky Derby of 8A12,500 is run at Churchill Downs on May 6 with 115 entries. Mrs E V Marrs is principal subscriber, holding seven entries. The piece notes late closing dates and contrasts American and Australian practices, mentioning Bull Lea and Bull Dog as notable progeny and detailing a Santa Anita Handicapping race won by Victor with a track record.
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Churchill Downs
E. V. Marrs
Australia
Santa Apital
San Juan
Racing Still On the Up Grade in Auckland Autumn Meeting
The Auckland Racing Club autumn meeting shows totalisator turnover of £162,838 10s over two days, up from £124,430 10s last year. Marauder failed to win the Dangar Handicap amid clearer praise for in-running tactics, while doubts remain on his future form and weight.
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Auckland B.C
Autumn horse trading and races at Doncaster and Randwick
Trainers ship horses to Doonside, Scone, and Riverstone while Beau Repaire and other Beau Pere lineages draw bids at Randwick. The Doncaster yearling auction highlights high prices as pedigree lines like Phalaris-Brodick Bay and Beau Pere influence sales. Breeding and late-year prep plans surface for well known horses including Colonel Payne and Lordly prospects.
Good Season For New Zealand On Australasian Tracks
New Zealand horses left a strong imprint on Sydney and Melbourne racing with Defaulter High Caste Catalogue Royal Chief Malugigi among top winners. Despite Ajax blocking some races, Dominion contenders showed all round superiority. Moasie beat in Sydney Cup but Defaulter remained dominant. Beau Livre misses AJ C Derby but Boa Vile competes as a potential stayer.
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Zealand
Sydney
Melbourne
Dominion
Metropolitan
Royal Chief
N.Z
Australia
Ajax
Australis
New
Nuffield
Moasie
New Zealand
Randwick
Long Way From His Perth Best In Handicap Showing
The horse shows signs of improvement after a Perth Cup win and a Perth trial. He finished well in the Dangar Handicap though below form, dropping weight as expected. Handicappers may take a risk with him if he regains top form, with Melbourne Cup weights noted.
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Apollo
Perth
Randwick
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Hnnie Walker
John Walker & Sons Ltd
Lonton, Hilimrnool
Coney
D. Munro
A.J.C
W. A. Anderson
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Jhough
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Hinlech Park
Florida
America
Lady Bull Dog
Rose Leaves
Bull Dog
Hull Lea
Plucky Liegé
Spearmint
Carbine
Colonial
Trenton
Marauder
Kfmors
Tuck
Waight
ATC
W. Kelso
Kavirel
Silenus
OT Jamiceson
Scone
Tamber Fon
Beau Tar
Phra
Eeperinio
Lamond
Riverstone
G. Price
Anne
W. H. Miecerbian
Doncaster
Eng
Mies D. Pagel
Colonel Payne
Ikwae
Ireland
Pred Darling
Messrs. H. & Thompson
P. C. Bosche
Phaleron Bay
Phalaris
Brodick Bay
Modiste IL
Modister
Tallking
Constant Son
Beaucaire
Lisburn
Whavse T
Toe Armericgn
North America
Kayak III
Banta Anita
Mr. Howans
Drimoney
Bombshell
Mr. Glick
Adelaide Tailoring CO
J. L. Glick
Adelaide Tailoring Co. Ltd
Glick
Newas
Cnr
Castlereagh & Bathurst Sts
Goulburn
Auburn Street
Wagga
Bayliss Street
Albury
Dean Street
Geelong
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Shepparton
Mildura
Victoria
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Kalgoorlie
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