17 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1950
Page
1
Brisbane trainer Mick Kenny says Spellman may skip the Metropolitan and run in two Cups or be sent south later. He notes local weights will be heavy and owes consideration to patrons and their other horses, not aiming to win big handicaps.
Racing note reports jockey Darb turning down the Vagabond ride offered by trainer Dan Lewis for Frank Spurway. He cites Vagabond’s 1948 Caulfield disqualification and poor form since, preferring other spring mounts and weight-for-age races. The piece covers market moves, Metrop and Epsom betting, and hints at other riders and horses in contention.
In a series of heats many contenders shone. High Spirits led Heat 1 with Marconi and Indian Chief close behind while Vagabond and Snowstream showed form. Dana Marcheta won Heat 2 with Daksha and Wanfield thriving. Heat 3 saw First Test lead early, Heat 4 featured Video miscue yet strong pace, and Captain Theo prevailed in Heat 4. Beanbah won Heat 5 with Borderline prominent, Heat 6 included Ajanni Crag Son and Valilla, Heat 7 crowned Coronation Joy ahead of Magic, and Heat 8 saw Gilt Crag beat Bobalong Soft Answer with Tasmanian Isle easing back.
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