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Ireland 4 Milesian, Roistar Fail at Newmarket By MICHAEL OHEHIR Our Dublin Correspondent DUBLIN, Ireland. — Those of us who traveled to Englands racing headquarters *t Newmarket a week ago Wednesday hoping-to see an Irish victory in the 2,000 Guineas were doomed to disappointment for both our runners, Milesian and Roistar, finished out of the money in an .interesting if not startling race. Mrs. Anne More OFerralls Mil e s i a n was going so well at six of the eight fur longs that it seemed likely that the son of My Babu would succeed where his sire had failed but he went from running away to being as cold as Mondays dinner in two strides. Liam Ward who rode the colt told us after the event that he thought he was sure to win but when he asked Milesian for s little extra it was not forthcoming. Frank Barlow, rider of the winner Gilles de Retz Bluebeard in France confirmed the ease with which the Irish hope was going when he said "I was pushing for all I was worth but just in front of me was Milesain going so easily that I thought thats one I wont beat." However as matters turned out in the last furlong he did beat Milesian, in fact seven of the runners finished in front of him. On the other hand, Mr. J. McGraths Roistar Arctic Star — Roisin seemed unable to go the early pace in this, his first race of the season, but inside the last half mile his-ability to get the trip became evident as he went past several runners and staying on finished sixth. His was a most encouraging performance from the point of view of the Derby which is half a mile longer than Newmarkets mile classic. The Epsom race will be his main objective for the moment and those interested in omens are recalling that Mr. McGraths Arctic Prince was sixth in the Guineas before winning the Derby. Favorite for the race was Drum Beat Fair Trial — Despite bred at Kildangan in Ireland. He is a speed merchant and set off in front with the object of running horses off their feet. Unfortunately he succeeded in this effort in one case more than any other — that of himself. He tired so much at the seventh furlong that he went across the course interfering to some extent with Chantclsey , second and Buisson Ardent third. "What ever about Drum Beat staying a iourney, for five or six furlongs he is a real machine. The third horse in the Guineas was a *on of American-bred sire Relic and Ros o Lynn. This Middle Park Stakes winner of a year ago was held up for one "pounce" for victory and it was in process of working when he met with slight interference." The M-inner Gille de Ketz, is, of course, by Royal Charger, now in the UTS.A.-af ter » his successful spell at the Irish National Stud. Four days before the Guineas he went so badly in a gallop that one jockey who rode in this piece of work bet Gille de Retz race rider that no more than four horses would finish behind him. How wrong these gallops can be. While we were viewing this colts classic in England, Paddy Prendergasts Derby hope Al Mojannah was reinstating himself to public favor in Dublins Phoenix Park. He jumped off in front in a maiden event and was never headed, thus leaving his dismal Curragh showing of two weeks earlier far behind. Hopes that Rae John-3 stone would ride him at Epsom are not fulfilled as this classic riding specialist is almost certain to be on a French-trained colt. However, it is gratifying for connections that all their high hopes of this big strong looking son of Nearco and Virginie HI. have not dispersed like a bubble as seemed likely after he failed in the Te-trarch Stakes to make any show worthy of one so highly rated. It is unfortunate for her connections that the brilliant filly Carezza, joint ante post favorite for the Epsom Oaks, will not be able to run. She did not contest _ Thursdays Irish 1,000 Guineas cither," due to a setback in training accentuated by the firm ground now prevailing in these parts. It is hard luck on trainer Paddy Prendergast and owner Lady Honor Svedjar for this filly had quality Continued e* Page Forty-Sh j Report From Ireland By MICHAEL OHEHIR Continued from Page Eight and undoubted ability and would surely have made a bold bid for classic honors here and in England. However, -it is hoped to have her in fighting form again before long, but in the meantime the Oaks and Irish Guineas must be missed. One of the tiniest broodmares we have known for a long time, Arctic Sun, died. She was owned by Mr. J. McGrath and she died after foaling a fine ,big Tulyar colt who is doing very well since. Of course, Arctic Suns greatest son was Arctic Prince, the winner of the Epsom-Derby of 1951. By Nearco out of Solar Flower dam of Solar-Slipper and Peter Flower amongst others she ran seven times at two and won her last five races, in brilliant style against the cream of the crop. She had reached her fifteenth year this season arid it is interesting to note that one of her offspring, an unraced mare Arctic Blue who is by Blue Peter has foaled a fine looking colt by Hill Gail. Irish Airs — Currently on a visit to America where he will confer with Dr. Proctor and Dr. Reed is Irelands Turf Club veterinarian, Mr. Maxie Cosgrove. He intends visiting farms in Kentucky and elsewhere. This popular young vet is also owner of the smart Adare referred to here recently. . . .Panaslippers retirement forecast several weeks back was confirmed officially recently . . . Boboli bought as a lead horse for him has been sold by the National Stud and is in the Prendergast stable . . . Ram-*pant, second to Milesian in our Tetrarch Stakes has injured a bone in his leg and is on the easy list . . . NATQ showed early in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket "but Millard Waldheims filly lost her place.
