TYPHOON NOT FIT
MELBOURNE CUP RACE OPINION OF TRAINER (10 a.m.) MELBOURNE, Oct. 25. If Typhoon's trainer, C. Stowe, has his way, the New Zealand horse will not run in the Melbourne Cup. The nominator of the gelding, Mr. A. E. Preston, was clue in Melbourne yesterday from New Zealand and Stowe will endeavour to persuade Mr. Preston to pass by the Cup. Stowe’s opinion is that Typhoon is not fit or seasoned enough for a gruelling two miles, but possibly lie could win a shorter race during or after the Cup meeting. He will advise Mr. Preston along these lines. It is known, however, that Mr. Preston has the highest opinion of Typhoon and lie may insist on a Cup run. Typhoon is just beginning to pick up again after his arduous trek to Melbourne from inland New Zealand by train, float and steamer, train and float in which he was naturally knocked oi*.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 21853, 25 October 1945, Page 8
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