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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1936
Page
19
The Victoria Consolation Stakes saw Alinura surge to victory by a half head over rivals in a thrilling finish. Pamelus, aiming for a big spring handicap coup, jumped the leger crossing and was narrowly denied, while Alinura’s late sprint clinched the prize despite a bold challenge from others.
A chaotic race report describes Champion O Squibs, John Groats, and Falstair in a Warwick Farm sprint, noting huge early lead and later reversals. Stewards investigated Kensington form, accepting explanations amid references to Misnomer and other runners.
Fragmentary notes on horse racing mention Good Old as sprinter in good form and odds. References to Assai Lands Plange and FAY appear garbled. No clear event, dates, or participants clearly stated beyond these partial names.
Wykeham breaks nine month drought with a victory at Warwick Farm in the Faro Handicap. The horse, noted for Derby near-misses, held off rivals under fresh tactics after a stint of rest. The win signals potential for stronger campaigns in midsummer cups as observers reflect on past form and limited success.
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