15 Jun 1950
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1950
Page
1
Endorsed by odds heads as a strong stayers’ race with High Spirits and Lordly leading a field that includes Elusive Frontal Attack and others. Lordly shines on a dry track. Elusive may bid boldly. Frontal Attack shows late-sprint capability after a strong Randwick form.
After talks with the Sydney Turf Club the AT C will take the SCT date for Canterbury next Saturday to finish the AJC meeting. Randwick holds June 21, Canterbury moved to Wednesday. Postponements raise concerns as rain and closures affect training and track readiness across Wyong and Kembla Grange venues.
Benefit ran third in the Exeter Handicap won by Granite from Sir Marcher. Trainer Jim Montgomery is trusted to place him to advantage in maidens or mixed stakes events as he gains experience. Dynamite impressed on debut return, with trainer Fred Allsop likely to bring him back in a similar race. Wattle Retreat ran creditably to finish fourth in St Aubins Handicap, while Anthelion finished third in Ellesmere Handicap under jockey George Moore.
The Sportsman on Monday carries details for next Wednesday at Canterbury and includes the usual features with finish and Leger pictures for Saturday's Randwick meeting. Available at newsagents and sellers early Monday afternoon.
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