14 Aug 1945
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1945
Page
1
A Spring themed Frederick Clissold Handicap at Randwick headlines with Vermeil favored after prior interference. Star Gold Gay King Kingsdale and Sir Neith among others challenge as form and weight factors mix in the six furlong event.
Mt Howitt wins a Victoria Park barrier trial and tops our 3-Year-Old Novice outlook at Canterbury. Vol Leys filly strengthens after last week, Vermeil looks fit for Clissold Handicap, Shining Night benefits from Lord Mayor’s Cup effort, Victoria Park Gay King improves since last season, Prince Verity ready for Welter Handicap, Moorefield Chaytor stronger for 3-Year-Old Handicap, Rosehill Kingsdale and Rosebery Prodige show promise for Clissold Handicap.
Deep Sky, the Newcastle standout after a Broadmeadow upset, is Sportsman’s pick to win the 11 furlong Newcastle Cun with 7.0. Turn Again, a strong rival, and Man O War, aiming for a place, are noted challengers as form shifts with weights.
Melhero remains outright favorite for the first leg with Craigie and Russia setting the pace for the second. Sleepy Fox draws strong inquiry interest despite uncertain plans with Darby Munro tentatively named as its rider. Cold Shower and Removal also draw notable support while Polar Star links with Epsom options. the market shows Melhero top, followed by Sleepy Fox and Cold Shower.
The Sportsman notes an early publication today due to a possible date shift for the Canterbury meeting. If the event remains Saturday, readers should keep this copy for that day.
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