THE CRAVEN PLATE
WINDBAG'S GREAT WIN FOUGHT TO THE FINISH (Received October 7, noon) SIDNEY, October 7. The Herald says the Craven Plate was one of the most interesting races run at Randwick couis.e. When the barrier lilted Windbag got away badly. Six furlongs from home Valicare had so many lengths lead that she appeared to have everything her own way. Munro cm Windbag, did not hustle his horse, and it was not till the half-mile post was readied that Jie moved up to third place, just in front of the Hawk. Windbag then, stride by stride, reduced the gap. Turning into the straight he was at Valicare's heels. Approaching the distance Windbag was in front. A little later Limerick was taken to the rails in an endevour io pass Valicnre, who went out towards Windbag. It was a thrilling finish in which the best horse won. The Telegraph says: "Valicare entered the straight first. For a moment it appeared as if Windbag would win comfortable, but the stem chase had an effect, and Munro had to bring the whip into play. Twice after that Windbag appeared to be beaten, but his great heart stuck to him. He lasted out just long enough to beat Limerick."
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LII, Issue 17158, 7 October 1926, Page 7
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206THE CRAVEN PLATE Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LII, Issue 17158, 7 October 1926, Page 7
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