Phar Lap Finishing Tourney Despite Signs of Strain
The article discusses Phar Lap’s troubled condition after the Futurity Stakes race. It notes a strained heart, kidney concerns ruled out, and that draining exertion left him listless and distressed. Trainer Telford faced tough decisions on rest, shedding weight, and later expeditions to Bacchus Marsh.
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Phar Lap
Ilurt
Phar Lapo
Telford
Phar
Vester
Randwick
Rose
Warwick Farm
Bacchus Marsh
Phar Lap monotone gamble hints at spring form return
A Sydney punter reports heavy wagering on Phar Lap across several towns, laying £2500, £2600, and £700 over a week totaling £3800. The piece muses on Phar Lap’s possible return to top form ahead of the Spring Carnival, but notes doubt after his autumn collapse and suggests a new champion may arise.
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Sydney
Menangle
Square
Moorefield
Phar Lap
Patents and Pranks Stir Randwick Scene After Morning Sale
Randwick reports a snappy morning as TICK TACKS FISHMONGER sold a snapper to Stan Bell, trainer of Broxenface who finished third on Saturday. George Foulsham mocked the affair while Jack King backed an inventive chain down garage chairs jargon sparks patent talk.
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Randwick
Stan Bell
Broxenface
Moorefield
Jack King
Stewards Target Racing Wrongdoing And Dal Lad Case
A column defends stewards actions against race fixing and disqualifications. It discusses penalties for a leading jockey and the Dal Lad incident, notes owner trainer Frank Gilroy’s cooperation, and urges further inquiries into a behind the scenes punter and Guy’s role to ensure accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dal Lad
Frank Gilroy
Gilroy
Guy
Ben
Tie
If I Were Stipe for a Day on Racing Steeplechase
An Australian trainer voices a hard line against riders involved in crooked hurdle and steeple events. He warns that any guilty rider faces lifelong ban, not mere months, and argues penalties deter crime by threatening loss of life in extreme cases.
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Ove
Australia
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Flemington
Sol Green
Unedertank
Pot
Tom Woodcock
Phor
H, A, Telford
Foulsham
Stan Kelly
Ack King
Pooksman
Ted Bartle
Ehaing
Jack
Ttalking
Jim Trenoweth
Jim
Trenoweth
Dack King
Dal
Joe Gilroy
Krowy
A.J.C
At Lease
AJC
Stipe McMahon
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