08 Jan 1947
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1947
Page
1
OCR fragments show racing themes with names like Galloper and a mention of hopes for a win. Mentions of preparations, pace, and a long sequence suggest a forthcoming or recent race with expectations rather than a clear result. District or location details are unclear.
Native Son seeks a third straight win after victories in the Villiers and Carrington. Briscoe and Puffham are noted rivals with recent form, while Chaperone and Cragsman loom as dangers. Brazier is skipped for this hot Challenge field.
The piece surveys numerous horses with mixed form notes and hopes for a standout performance in the upcoming Challenge. It highlights Courtship recovering from a train accident, Despatch Case and others with uncertain comebacks, and pins hopes on El Grandee and Clipper as potential threats in a moderate field.
Open Air has shown consistency with wins at Canterbury and strong finishes in the Summer Cup and Tattersall’s Cup. Stan Lamond Jnr notes the gelding’s fitness as he carries 8.1 in weight, with a display of grit in recent outings.
The report centers on Russia’s Melbourne Cup victory and his chances with 10.2 impost in Taft's Cup. Kiaree Open Air Very Game lead a strong Sydney-Tattersall lineup including Peter Codicil Invictus Homeleigh Dick Skip Bomber Hemisphere and Binniolasste with betting notes and track conditions shaping the outcome.
The filly Chaperone is aimed at the Oakleigh Plate in Melbourne with a likely start in the Challenge Stakes. Rotinite is set for Melbourne's autumn program, including the Oakleigh Plate and Newmarket Handicap, with three year olds showing stronger form in the Newmarket Handicap.
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