Metrop odds favor Spear Chief in Sydney prep race
Spear Chief, partly owned by Joe Harris, ranks favorite for the Metropolitan meeting with Sydney racing fans eager to see him. Trainer George Price plans a progressive workout week as the colt, son of Spearfelt, nears his first Sydney appearance at Tattersalls meeting on November 10 after a late Brisbane purchase.
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Joe Harris
Sydney
Spear Chief
Joe
Speet
Spearfelt
George Price
George
Brisbane
Warwick Farm
Tattersall
Queensland
Sydne
Eo Webao
Own Folk Family and Bailey Payten in Rosehill Burst
Riley Payten is linked to food in spring while Rand wick track watchers expect Bailey Payten to perform at headquarters during big meetings. Own Folk surprised punters at Rosehill last Saturday, coming from no form to win with a late rush, beating all but Speardale and Lucky Kid, suggesting strong future points for the Own Folk family.
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Riley Payten
Randwick
B-P
Bailey
OWN Folk
Rosehill
Speardale
Lucky Kid
Long Run of Outs for Andy Knox on Fugitive at Rosehill
Sydney trainer Andy Knox endured a dry spell as Fugitive failed to place in the Rosehill Handicap. Pugitive, once backed from long odds to 6 to 1 for a five figure fortune, led briefly but could not sustain a kick. The piece notes Knox’s overcautious riding and predicts improvement when ridden more patiently.
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Sydney
Andy Knox
Andy
Metropolitan
Knox
Pugitive
Victoria Park
Fugitive
Bill Henderson
Uise
Sidcup Poised for First Prize After Near Miss
Gipcur the Aspro standout has hinted at a big win soon after transfer to Melbourne. Sidcup placed modestly until a straight-blocked run last Saturday when he was crowded, then finished strongly, showing potential for a victory in a mile and a quarter race with apprentice rider Frank Dalton aboard.
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Sidcup
Speardale
Nee
Frank Dalton
Formance
Devonshire
Deferred Licences Reinstatement Hinted for Riders
OCKEYS Billy Cook Doodles Perry and Jimmy Duncan had licences deferred by the AJC for insufficient track work and failing to sign the track book. Since completing lessons and meeting duties, observers expect their reinstatement, possibly by month end, allowing them back in the saddle.
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Billy Cook
Doodles” Perry
Jimmy Duncan
A.J.C
Sech
Billy
Doodles
Jimmy
Tickle's Price Surprises Ted Hush at Rosehill
At Rosehill on Saturday Tickle, trained by Ted Hush and ridden by Ted McMenamin, led the race but tired in the final furlong to finish fourth. Hush had earlier claimed she was a good bet, noting she won impressively at Warwick Farm, with bookies noting she could not be laid at the Farm or even with a Neon sign betting board.
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Warwick Farm
Rosehill
Ted Hush
Tickle
Ted McMenamin
Spring Suit Tip From Aureus on Pitt Street
Fragmented note advises readers to obtain a spring suit from Aureus. Mentions Eiver Walker and the Oxbro horse, referencing racing events at Rose Hill and Moorefield, with unclear context and dates.
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Bailey Payten
Gipcur
Aspro
Melbourne
Ted
Aureus
Pitt-street
Eiver Walker
Aureos
Moorefield
Elver Walker
Kosehill
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