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15 May 1952
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Sydney Sportsman in Sydney, New South Wales
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 15, 1952
Page
1
Declining Entries Blur Main Handicap Races at Randwick
The Australian racing scene shows dwindling fields in main handicaps at Randwick after the AJ.C autumn meeting. Canterbury’s latest meeting produced a £900 handicap with four runners and total prize payouts near £997, highlighting a loss in betting revenue and crowd interest. Officials warn that if fields remain weak, clubs may drop these events, urging reforms to attract larger, more competitive fields and restore betting and attendance.
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Randwick
Canterbury
Brown Trout Chasers in Canterbury in Tight Finish
The horse Brown Trout trained by McCarten and ridden by Jack Thompson ran a close race at Canterbury but faltered near the line as Juani seized the lead. TimBucktoo and Thames loom as stronger bets on firmer ground while Admission shows promise but trails. Tavern Song, backed by Dee Ryan, also figures in the field with potential improvement.
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Brown Trout
Maurice
Fr. McCarten
Burwood
Jack Thompson
Thompson
Juani
Thames
Dee Ryan
Tavern Song
Lightsome
Randwick
Noel McGrowdie
Superman
Aluiose
Melbourne Turf Form on sale again for Caulfield meet
Complete sell out last week Melbourne Turf Form returns Friday for Caulfield Saturdays races. Truth's Melbourne turf experts include full detailed form candid comment track highlights and special feature bets. Order from newsagents or street sellers to be forewarned and forearmed for Caulfield. Price 9d.
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Caulfield
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