This Week In Racing History

By Duncan Stearn

AUGUST
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Tara Princess won the inaugural Laurels Classic, in 1964. The Syd Barrett-trained bitch ran the 555 yards trip at Sandown Park in 31.44.

Spread Eagled lived up to his name as he took out the 1990 Anniversary Trophy (Olympic Park, 511 metres) by four lengths from the smart Eureka Man, overcoming box five.

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Marcy Maree won a maiden stake at Moree over 453 yards from box one in 1971, at the age of just 10 months. She was believed to be the youngest chaser to ever win a race at a licensed meeting.

Track specialist Footmark defeated Maria’s Mystery, another local star, in Read full article

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Category: Greyhound Racing History, Anniversary, Classy Customer, Laurels, Made To Size, Maitland, Melbourne Cup, National, National Distance Championship, National Sprint Championship, Stewards