Broadcaster a Derby Contender After Narrow Blue Ribands Loss
Broadcaster, the Marconigram colt, led early before Brazen Boy and Dublin Lad passed him by a half to a head. Nightbeam made a strong Australian debut, Roxford disappointed, and Rimweil impressed as a Derby prospect while John remained absent and awaited his next race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IRD
Broadcaster
Dublin Lad
F. Ww. Hughes
New Zealand
Nightbeam
Cape Solander
Night Raid
Lady Burleigh
Roxford
Randwick
Grey
Warwick Farm
George Allen
Veilmend
Rima
George
Rimweil
John
Canterbury
Allen
Bay Payten
Johnould
Capelander Handicap Dividing Acceptances Urged
The writer criticizes Cape Solander and the Victoria Park track for not dividing a 22-horse acceptance in the Capelander Handicap. Broadcaster and Happy Lass were best backed due to favorable draws, while many entrants struggled after a tight six furlong start. The piece urges splitting 22 acceptances to prevent injuries and protect Derby and Melbourne Cup prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Park
New Zealand
Derby battle tightens as Cook leads McMenamin in pole race
Racing notes track Cook 123 wins to McMenamin 115 with The Champ still ahead amid a season hampered by falls suspensions and brief mounts. McMenamin twice blocked by suspensions while Cook recovered from a Victoria Park spill and a Cox Plate layoff influencing Melbourne Derby hopes and prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmenamin
Victoria Park
Ted
Richmond
Billy Cook
V.P
McMenamin
Cook
Champ
Bill
Beau Vite
Moonee Valley
Ascot
Mac
St Constant Proves Form In Autumn Sprint Test
St Constant finished last yet again as Dashing Cavalier faded after a strong start. June narrowly beat Denita by half a length in a tight finish, with Denita backed heavily before collapsing near the line. June’s win marks a rapid recovery in her form and adds to a busy four days of racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Constant
Cavalier
Joe Cook
Apprentice A. Cooper
Joe
Dashing Cavalier
Coutts
June
Denita
Lanelarails
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Peter Kiddie
Jake
St. Andrew
Moorefield
Bayly Payten
F. W. Hughes
Peter Riddle
Develo
Happy Lass
Rete
HOOPS
DERBY
Billy
Australia
W.C
Crucis
H Boo Williams
John W Newmarket
Lad Nden
Chelmsford
Mollison
Chatham
AJC
Ascot Vale
E, McMenamin
the Champ
WYONG
Royal Crusade Royal Exchange
W. Cook
Pennyton
Miss Pitt
Ihen
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