CAPTAIN SANDY DIES IN N.S.W.

Press, Volume CVII, Issue 31502, 17 October 1967, Page 6

CAPTAIN SANDY DIES IN N.S.W.

Captain Sandy, the only horse to win two Inter-Do minion Championship Grand Finals, died a few days ago at Peak Hill, New South Wales. >

Captain Sandy Was raced and trained by J. M. Bain, of Oamaru, when J. D. Watts drove him to win his first final in Melbourne in 1950. Three years later R. Pollock drove him to beat Ribands in Perth. Captain Sandy was one of the hardiest pacers racing in

New Zealand about 20 years ago, when his meetings with the brilliant Highland Fling and other topclass performers thrilled crowds throughout New Zealand. Among Captain Sandy’s most important wins in this country were the 1948 and 1949 Auckland Cups. About 1952 Captain Sandy was sold to Australia, where he gained numerous wins, including the 1954 Easter Cup at Harold Park and the 1953 Victoria Easter Cup from 48 yards.

Captain Sandy made several attempts against time over one mile in Western Australia. He recorded Imin 59sec at Gloucester Park, and .< few days later Imin 57jsec at Bunbury. However, neither received full recognition because the galloping pacemaker headed him in both trials.

Bred at Oamaru by Mr M. Ludemann, Captain Sandy was foaled in 1942. At. the end of his career it was estimated that he had won about $lOO,OOO in Australia and New Zealand.