19 Aug 1940
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1940
Page
1
Beaulivre, a four year old linked with Ep some Handicap hopes, is tipped as a top horse in Sydney raced fields. Trainer Maurice McCarten backs him to peak after recent form, with bookmakers pricing his Doomben Cup and Epsom campaigns as major targets.
Brazen Lad finished a close second to Binnia Hero in the Victoria Park Handicap as he heads to the Toorak Handicap and Caulfield Cup. Trainer Jack Binnia Hero, praised for his Metrop prospects, saw his horse gain form while Yours Truly showed speed in the Carlton Mile. Round Up and Mischief posted competitive shows as Spring prep actions loom.
Racing notes from Rosehill describe Broadcaster losing ground after an early dash to finish behind Panchio in a Derby trial. Owners Percy Miller and trainer Peter Riddie show disappointment, while Munro plans to alter tactics and ride Broadcaster from behind next start. Tidal Wave and other contenders like John and Haran also fail to impress in Zetland Stakes context.
Jim Maxwell arrived at Randwick for a schooling session with Sunplay riding a horse despite few riders present. He borrowed a skull cap and completed the lesson, showing steady riding and composure, with Slats handling praised as a credit to cross country horsemanship.
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