French Oaks
- (N.Z.P.A.-Reuter —Copyright) PARIS. The Irish owner-trainer, Mr , S. McGrath's filly. Sweet Mimosa. came out of the pack with jan impressive finishing run to , win the Prix De Diane, the French Oaks, comfortably by two lengths at Chantilly on Suni day. Second was the British entry. Highest Hopes, and third Pampered Miss. Sweet Mimosa, ridden by the Australian jockey. W. Williamson, won 930,750 francs <about $153,440) for Mr i McGrath. Sweet Mimosa, a 23 to 1 out- ’ sider, is a full sister to Levmoss. last year's Prix De L’Arc de Triomphe winner. Lalika. the favourite at just under 3 to 1. finished sixth of the 19 runners. • i Kehandicap '] (N.Z. Press Association* NEW PLYMOUTH. Fair Flash has been rehandi- . capped 61b to 8-12 for the I'Manutahi Handicap at the : Egmont Racing Clnb's meeting | ' ■
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Press, Volume CX, Issue 32324, 16 June 1970, Page 5
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