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Notes on the Meeting.
' By Tasman.
FAILURE OF HEROIC CHIEF.
Defeated by Golden Light.
Opening in brilliant weather, and in
tho presence of an exceptionally large
attendance, the initial race was the first
division of the Avon Handicap, for two-
year-olds. The withdrawal of Great
Feast, the top weight, who .had been
a very popular selection, caused the
estimates to be considerably revised, but
a favorite was found in the brother to
Valiant Chief, Heroic Chief. At hts
last appearance he had run only fourth
at Ascot — that was on 28th March — but
was reported to hare done a good pre
paration. There was, however, a steady
demand for the Brazen — Spring Morn
colt Golden Light, In the stable of H.
Freedmnn. He had shown good form
in finishing a close third to Irish Mes
sage and Great Feast nt Mentone on
14th last month. Conquering had many
friends, and there was Inquiry in a lesser
degree for Match King. On settling
down, Match King reached the front,
and piloted the field to the straight en-
frnnrp. Thn nnnrnsf. tn him worn Onl-
den Light, Sea Love and Heroic Chief.
On the bend. Match King went wide,
and H, Morris, taking advantage of the
opening near the rails, shot Golden Light
through, only to be immediately tackled
by Heroic Chief. Although vigorously
ridden by H. Skldmore, tho favorite
could mnkc little impression on Golden
Light, who went ou to win comfortably
by a length and a half. Match King
held on well, after losing considerable
ground, nnd was only half a neck further
away. Patra finished fourth, but several
lengths further back. Conquering was
fairly well placed to the straight en
trance, but did not finish on. Miss
Honon, last early, ended in the middle
of the field, whilst Cigar, having ills
first run this year, displayed promising
form to be placed fifth.
SILVER REIGN BRILLIANT.
First Start Since Spring.
The scratching ot Defender, who had
won so impressively at Ascot the pre
vious Saturday, left Idavale at the head
of the handicaps In the second division.
On the strength of her second to Allen
dale at this course on 25th March, En
chantress was always tlie first choice
of the public. Opening at 2 to 1, at
one stage 3 to 1 was on ofTcr, but at
the close, owing to the solid demand,
the best obtainable was G to 4. Dicta-
tor, Oonah, Peimock and Silver Reign
were also in tho market, but of course
to a much lesser extent. Tho chances
of Oonah and Mystic star were rubied
by a very slow beginning, and after go-
uig a furlong Exchange and Silver Reign
were well clear from Enchantress, Dic
tator, Buoyancy, Stampede and Pennock.
Exchange nnd Silver Reign, the latter
with a nice position near the rails, were
the first to enter the straight, but be
low the distance Silver Reign definitely
assumed charge, and came home full
of running to win by two lengths from
Dictator, who had travelled fast over
the last two furlongs. Enchantress was
half a lengtn . away third. Exchange
failed to see cut the distance after show
ing fine pace for several furlongs, bu:
tool: fourth placing. Oonih could not
make up any ground, and only beat
Mj'stic Star home. Idavale Improved
'Slightly on recent outings. Silver Reign,
who is trained by A. Ferguson for Mr
M. S. Cooper, a member of the V.A.T.C.
committee, and is by High Art or Sil
vias from Aulcne, by Clnro ' imp.), nnd
cost GOO guineas as a yearling. Prior
to Saturday his Inst appearance was in
the Marib.vrnong Plate, at the Melbourne
Cup meeting, but his pace had been dis
closed in training operations.
SMALL FIELD IN PLATE.
Araunah's Gallant Effort.
The field for the Tinamba Plate was
reduced to six by the withdrawal of
Arran Chic.', hut the result was another
blow to the public. Araunah was re
garded, despite his substantial burden
uj. v.!, ua jiavuts a nun un vise kv»v.
After 7 to 4 had been laid, his price
firmed to G to 4, but the original quo
tation was in operation later. Quiamong
met with a measure of support at 4 to 1
and 7 to 2, with Cinetheon next in re
quest, and there were also inquiries for The
Sky Patrol and Rondeletia. The South
Australian Tintern was the rank out
sider. Cinetheon, quickly into her stride,
led from The Sky Patrol and Araunah,
but The Sky Patrol, taking advantage
of his light weight, ran up to Cinetheon
passing the half-mile post. Araunah
was some lengths behind them, attended
by Quiamong. The Sky Patrol soon
had a commanding advantage, and com
ing to the tun) looked even at that
stage to have the race in his keeping.
Quiamong, Araunah and Cinetheon were
being pushed along in an endeavor to
get within striking distance, but The
Sky Patrol entered the straight with
lengths to spare. Araunah made a gal
lant attempt to wear down the leader
in the straight, but, having to concede
such a long start, and weighted down
with 9.12, he failed by a length and a
half. Cinetheon and Quiamong had a
keen struggle for third place, and the
Judge was unable to separate them. The
Sky Patrol, a four-year-old gelding by
imported The Night Patrol, one of
the finest sprinters of ills time in Aas-
tralia, from that good marc Roslna, by
The Welkin, ,/ho was raced bv Mi
E. E. D. Clarke, is trained bv J. Bott
for Mr. W. Bayc. He did not show
up at Ascot in the race won by Fly
ing Glance on Saturday week, but prior
to that had run third at Mentone and
Ascot in six-furlong races. He is evi
dently developing stamina.
EASY WIN BY COUNT
ORLOFF.
Grey's Continued Success.
The twelve acceptors went to the post
for the Powerscourt Handicap, of a, mile
and a quarter, and the. investments took
a wide range throughout. Count Orloff,
who had shown such outstanding form
at Williamstown and Epsom, opened at
5 to 1, but drifted to 7 to 1, and even
tually Highway, on his fine race In the
Warrnambool Cup, and Ganymead, win
ner of his last three races, disputed
favoritism. Others well in the market
were Sarokos, Altchengee, Galilbrook,
Kitty O'Shea and Northwlnd. Jeldi
wallah settled down in the lead when
they had run into stride from Count
Orloff, Gallibrook, Ganymead and North-
wind. On passing the six furlongs post
Jeldiwallah was a length in front ot
Count Orloff, with two lengths to Galil
brook. They were followed by Ganymead,
Narthwind, Kitty O'Shea, Sarokos, High
way, Greenhorn. Monologue and Heroic
Prince, with Altchengee tailed off. Ap
proaching the turn Count Orloff was sent
forward past Jeldiwallah, with North-
wind also occunvln? a leadlncr nosltion.
Northwlnd went wide taking the bend
and Count OrlofT was definitely ahead as
they straightened up. Kitty O'Shea waa
making a powerful run, but Count Orloff
went further ahead and achieved a
meritorious victory by over two lengths
tr.om Kitty O'Shea, who was nearly a
length In front of Northwlnd. High
way and Ganymead were unlucky in run
ning and did well to finish close behind
the placcgetters. Jeldiwallah faded out
to last, but the run will undoubtedly
sharpen him up. Count Orloff Is one of
the best of the Ethiopian stock, and is in
tlie stable of the successful trainer J.
Pengmy at Mentone, iwho trains the grey
for Mr. J. F. Slmpkins.
THRILLING WELTER FINISH.
New Zealander Scores.
Jack llorncr, a thrcc-ycar-old by Cap
tain Buiisby from Cherry Pie, ono of the
string of the New Zealand sportsman
Mr. G. J. Barton, Buteman and Master
Motley figured in a finish of a thrilling
nature in -tho Boisdale Welter Handicap,
with the honors to the ilrslnamcd. The
field was reduced to sixteen, and the
popular selections were Flying Glance
and Master Motley (each at 6 to X),
Buteman, Orford, Polly Speck and Jack
Horner in that, order. The smartest
away from tho barrier was Orford, at
tended by Master Motley, and followed
by Polly Speck, Buteman, Orford,
Voltage, Flying Olancc and Jack
Horner. Master Motley took the -
lead shortly after from Buteman. Al
though Master Motley turned for home in
front, numerous horses were coming into
the picture. The nearest to the pace
maker were Butcman, Orford. Flying
Glance. Jack Homer and Polly Speck.
a. snort distance lrom tne judge Butcman
and Jack Horner were almost level with
Master Motley, and they continued their
runs in resolute style, Jack Horner win
ning by a head from Buteman, witn
Master Motley only a head away. Flying
Glance, under ills weight of 9.8, found
the hnndlcap too much over the final
furlong, and was only a moderate fourth.
Lady Kooringal did the best of the re-
mnindcr of the field. E. Preston rode
the winner in great style, and the result
established a treble consecutive success
for him.
TWENTY-THREE IN PURSE.
Victory for Outsider.
Hercic Dove caused a surprise in the
Tinamba Purse, in which there was an
unwieldy field, no fewer than twenty-
three taking part in the race. Arter G to 1
had been taken about Dah, who had run
a very close third in a similar race al
this course to Cargo and Slndicada on
14th April, he was backed down lo 5 to
2 and 2 to 1. With the exception ol
Cargo, Plankton and Picador the others
were at double-figure quotations, and in
respect to Membo, Strafford, Cykonla and
Prince Comedy 100 to 1 each was offered.
Heroic Dove's racing is generally con
fined to country and provincial centres,
but at Williamstown on 1 an, Mnvnmhnr
last she won over eleven furlongs, figur
ing at 33 to 1. She opened on Satur
day at 33 to 1, and generally that price
operated. There were, however, Inquiries
along the rails, and in places the price
was reduced to 20 to 1 and even
to 15 to 1. Heroic Dove took
up the running directly after the
start, and never relaxed her lead. Shu
was bowling along with three or four
lengths' advantage over the last half
mile, and the nearest to her were Har
tlgan, Lobengula, Calydon, Blonde Venus,
Plankton and Word of Honor. Dah had
Just emerged from the ruck behind that
division, and ran into third position
entering the straight. Dah set oui-
courageously after the leader, but his
chance was hopeless, rnd he was defeated
by six lengths. Word of Honor was finish
ing on, and was only a head behind
Dah. Lobengula could not see out the
distance after being nicely posi
tioned at the turn. Heroic Dove, a
five-year-old mare by Heroic from Turtle
Dove, by Grccnstcad from Dovcdale, by
Grafton, was bred bv Mr. H. S. Thomp
son, of New South Wales. She is raced
by Mr. W. A. Gilmore, and is trained
in the Ballarat district by A. Walker.
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