For Women Only
A race limited to horses owned by women has been introduced at Hurst Park, England. It is called the “Golden Apple,” and is a mile handicap of £250, including a cup valued at £25 at the option of the winner. The conditions state that the race is for three-year-olds and upward that, on and since April 25, 1939, and up to the time of running, have been the property unconditionally and free from contingency of a lady or ladies. It has closed with 34 entries. Miss Dorothy Paget has made four. The name given to thcrace has reference to the judgment of Paris, son of Priam, King of Troy, when Venus, Juno and Minerva each claimed the golden apple to be awarded to the most beautiful, ‘
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Southland Times, Issue 23855, 28 June 1939, Page 10
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129For Women Only Southland Times, Issue 23855, 28 June 1939, Page 10
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