17 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1937
Page
1
Brisbane racing notes predict Osculum may win the Doomben Cup after a close third last week. Brinkburn and First Buzzard are supported as strong challengers. Pamelus scratches reduce doubles bets and Gay Chou stable faces heavy action.
Report from Rosebery Juvenile race notes poor early speed from most runners. Leonidas, drawn No. 3, drops to fifth as Sir Thespian and Picamar show late pace while Correct and others struggle at the start and Bertie Byrne tracks the betting action.
Rick McMahon finally wins with Happy Sal in the 14.1 at Rosebery after a season of near misses. Blue Devon led early but faded to fourth as Happy Sal secured the upset behind pacemakers Blue Devon Wee Loch Max Gold and Rackarock with Max Papworth guiding the winner.
Aurice McCarten returned from Brisbane to ride Troy who just held off Picamar by a neck in the Doombea 2100. Picamar with a 5lb allowance stayed close as Brown Oak and Roginer pressed. Hopes for Picamar faded as Troy stretched clear in the final furlong. Brown Oak finished fourth and Heraway faded after a poor start.
The newspaper highlights Happy Sal at 14.1 in the 14.1 Handicap as an exclusive release and lists four Harold Park winners including Aussie's Delight at 10 to 1. It notes Troy and Quizzical as strong bets, with Limoux receiving an exclusive mention. The piece praises multiple exclusive selections and strong night results.
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