12 Aug 1937
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1937
Page
1
Four winners top the card in the Ascot special as Sportsman readers hail another strong day. Key victories include the top four finishers in major races, with names and results highlighted for bettors and enthusiasts.
Australia’s racing guide Sportsman claims four winners at Ascot and other venues, touting profits for readers. The piece boasts twelve winners since August 1, credits staff for 24 hour work, and warns readers to stay invested to beat bookies through the spring meetings.
Answerde's partiality to Ascot highlighted in the Progressive Halfcap. A head victory over CANADIAN after a long finish. HEROTNA and Alan Verde led late maneuvers with Bowerman and Shaw trading blows. Alan Verde's move helped Heroina to surge, with odds around 2 to 1 at the end.
At Ascot on Wednesday Version failed to impress in the Jumpers’ Flat Race. He trailed early, made little impression in the final stretch, and finished in mid pack behind a field led by stronger contenders. Rumors suggest political-like polling chatter around Version’s future prospects.
Stable had little to spare as Slatheon the Pantheon mare impressed in yesterday's 14.1 Handicap at Ascot. Chris O'Rourke's riders were surprised by the betting shift from 2 to 1 to 6 to 4 as Jim Finch steered Slatheon to a clear win by a couple of lengths. The mare shows early promise and may follow in the footsteps of Ua Tait.
In a brisk finish Kaylah defeats Skelton by four lengths in the first division at Ascot. Darby Munro steered Kaylah to an easy win as Skelton’s backers, including Bob Skelton who laid £40 to £20 against, saw the mare deliver a strong performance.
Former jockey Barney Dickson backed Grosvenor Square to win the novice race yesterday but Maurice McCaren rode to victory aboard Hermoine. Harlequin, driven by Bill Booshand, finished two lengths behind in a rough run. Call Up showed early pace for Hush’s team, while Grecian Art endured a rough start with Canterbury training.
In the Jumpers Flat Race at Ascot Yesterday After Six faded late as punters backed Greek Tress. Keith Duggan's runner disappointed, with After Six only a length behind at the finish amid heavy betting against him. Greek Tress showed some improvement under Pat Nailon but failed to deny the winner, while Greek Tress will be presented to the judge.
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