Despatch Case Poised for Atonement in Railway Quality
The Racing Desk expects Despatch Case to rebound in Saturday's Railway Quality Handicap at 3.0 after a short spell. Cragsman Native Son and Bold Beau top rivals with Blue Legend and Hiraji among others tipped to challenge. Despatch Case ridden by recent form and fitness, with Cragsman and Native Son highlighted as main threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cragsman
Melbourne
Doncaster
Randwick
Blue Legend
Rosehill
Newmarket
Puffham
Flemington
Melgoda
Earl Pentheus
Denham Court
Tengur
Amelia Arrives as Contender for St Leger and Stakes
Victoria's champion staying filly Amelia arrived at Randwick with Cronides for exercise. Amelia looms as a definite threat to Sweet Chime in the St Leger and Knox Stakes. Cronides, two, was runner up to Chanak in the V R C Sires Produce and will race in the Sires Produce and Champagne events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Amelia
Cronides
Randwick
Sweet Chime
Chanak
VR .C
Champagne
Chance to Win Second Doncaster for Blue Legend
Sportsman declares Blue Legend likely winner of the 1947 Doncaster Handicap. The horse’s record includes a Doncaster and Epsom double, with past strong wins in the Epsom and other races. Despite three later unplaced runs, Blue Legend remains the most progressed and specially prepared for the Doncaster mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Legend
Cereus
Shannon
Young Veismond
Randwick
E Doncaster
Doncaster and Sydney Cup markets shift after Rosehill races
Rosehill action last Saturday reshapes betting. Prince Consort gains equal Doncaster favor with Good Idea and Blue Legend while Proctor climbs Cup quotations alongside Golden Souvenir. Cape Neddick Courier Royal Spirit lead Sydney Cup list amid a broad field including Magnificent Two Grand and Open Air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosehill
Prince Consort
Doncaster
Expo Neddick
Courier
Proctor
Blue Legend
Bold Beau
Magnificent
St. Fairy
Victory Lad
Alfied Power
Crusader
Clipper
Hiraji
May Mist
Ophir
Praetor
Royal Spirit
Reperio
Wellington
Cape Neddick
Cordale
Wirralle
Abokina
Quadrant
Rainbird
Handicappers and Open Air spotlighted for Saturday racing
The handicapper backs Jim Bendrodt with 8.2 in a 17.0 limit as punters favored his win chance at 7/4 last week. Open Air shows 8.3 in the Rosehill event after recent form including a win at 8.0 a third at 8.1 and a second at 7.11, suggesting steady factors for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazier
Canterbury
Hiraji
Earl Pentheus
Randwick
Denham Court
Melgoda
Upper
Amaroa
Tamaroa
Jim Bendrodt
Rosehill
Yearling Sale Starts April 8 With 606 Lots Catalogued
William Lee and Son announce a yearling sale beginning April 8 and continuing Thursday and Friday of the same week. Reg Inglis oversees the sale and must be in good voice as more than six hundred six lots are catalogued for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lee
Concise tips for Rosehill races include Royal Spirit and Two Grand
The column previews Rosehill performances with Concise and Wirralie, noting Concise’s improving form after Randwick, Two Grand’s strong Doncaster prospects, and Royal Spirit as a leading Melbourne Cup contender. It lists ABOKINA and MERRY JOHN among other runners and ends with advised selections: Royal Spirit, Two Grand, Merry John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concerto
Melbourne
Flemington
Rosehill
Prince Consort
Good Idea
Doncaster
Royal Spirit
Randwick
Wirralie
T Ran
Concise
Sataier
Paktong
Merry John
Merrie
England
Heysham
Royal
Cragsman shown as Rosehill specialist after spark in form
The note discusses Cragsman in the Welter Handicap and First Division at 1.50, noting a poor Melbourne run in the Oakleigh Plate and Newmarket Handicap. It highlights his Rosehill specialization and improved form since returning from the South, with more details continued on the next page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cragsman
Melbourne
Newmarket
Rosehill
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Chaperone
Sydney
Bob Mead
Moorefield
Yearling Sales
Rosehill Reviews
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