HE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 21, 1941.
BAFFIN BAY LIKELY TO WIN MELBOURNE CUP But Strong Challenge Expected From Viceroy Black Seal And Venus
Bay For The "Double"
"By Rapier"
KEEN DISAPPOINTMENT was felt among racing enthusiasts last Satur- day when it was announced that the First Extra Race Meeting had again to be postponed. No rain fell throughout the day, but, with the sky overcast and in view of the sodden state of the track, the decision taken was a wise
one.
The sun having made a most welcome re- appearance, the track should be firm to-morrow when the postponed meeting will be held, and I have no doubt that better racing will result under the circumstances.
MOONEE PONDE HANDICAP: ONE MILE
to third section of Australian Sub- scription ponies of 1941 that did not win a race at the Annual Race Meeting.
{ accordingly been
From the entries I recommend Black Seal, which will be taken out by Mr. Nèeđa, as it was in- cluded in the list of ponies which had originally been marked down among prospective winners. Why it has failed so far I cannot un- derstand, but with this feld I think it should win.
The Koala Spring-
W. Bear (Mr. S.
third in the second Tang), which was
This race is confined to Claes, Australian subscription ponies that have not won a race since January 1. 1941
The first saddling bell will be outsider, I suggest Night Expresshurst (Mr. Puy), for its rung at 1:30 pm. and nun events (Mr 1p Ku-ying) as this pony has placing to Brutus
on the programme, the ma- ¦ shown much improvement judging | Purse, has been junty of which will be contested by its morning gallops.
RANDWICK PLATE (SECOND) SECTION) ONE MILE
by the new ponies, both Austra-¦ han and China, that have not won a race during the Annual Carnival. ¦
The outstanding event of the
Second section of non-winning day will be the Melbourne Cup. Australian subscription grifies over two mites, which has aroused of 1941 will figure in this considerable discussion. This race, and, judging by results, 1 expect is open to Australian Ponies of the finish to resolve into a battle apy season, but winners of $4.000: between the following:- or more in stakes since January 1
1941 ate barred A thrilling,
linush is expected, with the result in doubt probably right up to the very end.
RANDWICK PLATE (FIRST SECTION). ONE MILE The programme opens with a rave for Australian Subscription ponies of 1941 that have not scored |
race,
Bona Vacantia (Mr. Chao); Corsair (Mr. P. P. Botelho); Daylight (Mr. Wel);
and
Lodestar (Mr. Davis).
alloted top weight. In view of its perform- ance in the Benarba Handicap (Two Miles), when it came in Second to Centre Court carrying the same weight, and as the dis-- tance is only a mile, it should not have any trouble in winning for the first time this year.
The pony to watch, however, is Cheerful Star, but as this animal has not been seen for some time at the Course In the morning, 1 doubt if it will start. if it does It should give Venus Bay a keen fight.
Shuttlecock (Mr. Black) must also be considered as it is good enough to extend the above two ponies.
My choice is Venus Bay to win, with Cheerful Star second und Shuttlecock third,
RANDWICK PLATE (FOURTH SECTION): ONE MILE Fourth Section of 19-11 non.
in the Ladies', Flemington Plate (Second Sec-winning Australian Subscription penahsed 5 lb., tion) over this distance, should ] Gr Mìns will fight out the issue in
AIL which I think is not too severe a
Bendigo this race and from their perform- handicap, and, as the distance is
other ances during the Carnival 1 should only a mule, I fancy it to win.
not be for wrong in suggesting A Connieber (Mr. Chao), for its
Rosy Time (Mr. Black), which wits second in the Flemington third placing to Springhurst. is up
Plate (Second Section) over the by a pound and will probably
However, there is Sydney Lady (Mr. Hearne) to be reckoned with as this pony ran a good second in the Blue Mountains Plate (Second Section) over this distance, and Optima Fide (Mr. Chao), which is also good enough to win.
Royal Sovereign (Mr. P. P. Botelho) should also be in the picturs in the final run home if Mr. Botelho can hold it until after passing the Rock. OAKLEIGH PLATE: ONE MILE
second place, with (Mr. Black)
taking the pace. Strathalbyn (Mr. Trever- ton) and Fresh Air (Mr. S. W Pan) are promising outsiders.
MELBOURNE CUP: TWO MILES | mile, as the likely winner. take second place.
Devonian (Mr. Black ). ran This, the main event of the poorly in the Ladies' Purse when afternoon, is confined to Austra- it led the field until the Football lian ponies of past and present Stands for the second time round seasons that have not won more and then faded out of the picture, than $4,000 in stakes since Janu- In view of its light weight, how-, ary 1, 1941; and it looks as if the Sydney Diamond (Mr. Chang); lever, coupled with the shorter disfish will be fought out between
tance and ground conditions, I the following: think it has a grand opportunity TH reversing its defeat at the Corstir came third in the Flem-hands of the above two potties and ington Plate (First Section) over this giving a nice welcome to His the mile, and a win is indicated Excellency the Governor, who re-¦ hore, but it will have to beat Bona cently returned. Vacantia, which did extremely
Vixen Tor (Mr. Treverton) was Jus Gentium (Mr. Black) is the Perth Plate, when it came in see-
well in the first section of the only a short head behind Spring- obvious choice for a win here in and to Moonlight.
the second pony in Bendigo Handicap, from the two of its second placing United Express in the Professional jockey in Mr. Wei, is expected to
Daylight, with # change of mile post, and for that reason it Cup and Australian Subscription be near at the finish, while Syd-
can be relied upon to give a good Ponies Champions and I consider
account of itself in this race. Ro- Hey Diamond, which was a dis-i wan
another (Mr. Hearne) is Vitamin M to be the only pony appointment during the Carnival, likely pony which may cause an among the entries that may be
but has yet to show its true form. upset, able
Tert it challenge, is a possible for a win to-morrow Everything considered; I have bren
I ex- Biven tur 1271- derstand, however, that Vitamin visaged.
on account of the hard track en-
pect Springhurst to win with Con M will not be starting on account
nieber second and Vixen Tor
BROADMEADOWS Lodestar is running very well, third, leaving Devonian the pony to cause the upset--if there should be one at all,
RANDWICK PLATE (THIRD SECTION): ONE MILE This is the first leg of the "Dally Donble" and is confined
a win since the commencement of the Annual Race Meeting.
View
to
of an injury received during the at the moment Carnival in which
during morning case Show White (Mr. Pho should place ser- ¦ garded. Although it did not gain gallops and should not be disre- ond. For third place a good fight¦ a place at the
Annual Meeting. seen between An-it is gel of Glory (Mr. Yuen) and Sealing the above-named pontes.
quite capable of extend- River (Mr Hearney.
should
be
LOITERERS STAKES: SIX
FURLONGS
New Griffins that have not won a race will try conclusions here. and Charlesber, although disap- pointing badly on its last outing when it was beaten by Sam's Choice by a short head in the Nil Desperandum Stakes, should be strongly supported; I rather fancy its chances.
Iron Beauty (Mr. Wei), which was third to Charlesber in the race referred to above, offers a threat as it can move pretty fast though lacking in stamina. How- ever, if Mr. Wei Is able to hold it back until the last quarter; it may spring a surprise.
Wonderful Scheme (Mr. Tao) should secure third place and, for
hurst.
Baffin Bay (MP. Nėeda); Viceroy (Mr. "Black); First Love (Mr. Liang); Fleetwing (Mr. Poy); and, Marsh 'Warbler (Mr. Davis), Baffin Bay will undoubtedly be made hot favourite, and, on form, should have no difficulty in win- thening, although Viceroy, which won the Kara Kara Handicap on the third day of the Annual Meeting should give it a good race as it is very fit at the moment.
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be between First Love and Marsh The Oght for third place should
Warbler.
For an Sutsider, Fleetwing.
I recommend
HANDICAP:
This is the final event of the day, for Australian Ponies. grif-
fins of this season that have not won. Looking over the entries, Oracle (Mr. Needa) logical choice for a win in view appears the of its second placing in the Aus- tral Racing Stakes to Coloma,
while Prairie View (Mr. Pib). which came in second to A Luxurius Time in the Caulfeld Stakes, should take second place.
Mr. Chao is taking out Nomine Poenae instead of Vis Major in this ruce and should take third place.
King's Welcome has been a dis- appointment thus far but may do well to-morrow.
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This is the second leg of the "Daily Double" and is confined to "C" Class, 'Australian Subscription ponies. Venus Bay (Mr. Needa), is undoubtedly the best and has Poenae.
My choice for first three are Oracle, Prairie View and Nomine
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