17 Aug 1945
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1945
Page
1
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S.T.C. committee gave Sydney racing a boost with a Canterbury day for 25 000 racegoers and profits to racing. Craigie the Yoney Cup winner starts in Saturdays six furlongs Flying Handicap with Bruce Wood expected to run well and Vermeil and Cooringwang among strong rivals. Dowborough Fermanagh and Battle King also feature as likely challengers in a crowded Canterbury card.
A fortune of 15000 pounds reportedly placed against Chaytor after his Canter bury victory on Thursday. One punter backed 2625 to 1500, a notable wager, as Chaytor’s greenness recalls his two year old runs. Breeding and potential future races, including an AJC Derby, are discussed amid betting spectacle.
Cook Off Again Til ly Cook has jumped from the barrier to a flying start this season. On the way he has ridden six winners in three days of racing. The Champ will not ease his lead.
Deep Sky shows form after Newcastle shift and carries featherweight 7.0 in Sydney racing. Turn Again, Moorland, Man O War, HGH TENSION and BELINE contest as main rivals with Parade and Bragg lingering. selections favor Deep Sky, Turn Again, Night Parrad.
Melhero the Epsom favourite will resume racing at Randwick next week as admirers track his progress. Owner Bill Hogan attended Canterbury on Thursday and praised trainer Ernie Fellows for the four year old's condition. Hogan said he would have liked to start him today but Fellows held him back. O’Gorman, a part-owner of Chaytor, joined Hogan for a celebratory drink as Brother Henry coached.
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