Sad news indeed.

That terrible news. We are reminded once again just how dangerous the jockey trade can be. They deserve all the rewards they can get.

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Very tragic.
Vale Adrian Chan.

Less sombre note Glenn Smith failed in his appeal yesterday against a two-month ban and $2000 fine for causing severe interference in the Belmont Guineas.

No news Harvey appeal?

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No news Paddy perhaps had 2nd thoughts

This Saturday's DARWIN CHIEF MINISTER'S CUP with WA's own MR. TAMBOURINEMAN on his way to the DARWIN CUP.


Tab No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight

1 PRAY IN VAIN Stuart Gower C L Bryant (a) 12 62
2 MR. TAMBOURINEMAN Stephen Brown J Hallam (a) 11 59.5
3 KELAMAN Melinda Boothby D Bates 3 58
4 OLD SWAMPY Neil Byrne T Norton 10 57
5 CAPO DEL OPO Gary Kennewell C Moon 8 56.5
6 GALIANO (NZ) Kerry Petrick P Shiers 2 56.5
7 FURNISH (NZ) Viv Oldfield S Ridler 5 56
8 BEVAN Stephen Brown S Leckey (a) 15 55.5
9 MARCIN ON Stuart Gower B Huppatz 9 55
10 EDGE TO EDGE Ken Rogerson P Denton 6 54.5
11 SMILING EYES Viv Oldfield T Huish 13 54.5
12 SACRED SHIELD Shane Clarke K Gladwin 7 53
13E LUNGU Kerry Petrick 14 53
14E HER MAN BOB Bart Merrall 4 53
15E COPPER'S EDGE Ken Rogerson 1 53

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So what are you tipping Paddy?
Tri would be nice.

Best wait & see track condition Chenille Prince

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Main race at Belmont on Sat - BELMONT CLASSIC (2200M)


1 COPPERTITO M L Lane Paddy 9 56
2 MAFEKING M W Pateman Ms A D Sansom 5 56
3 INTOWISHIN Alan Mathews P J Carbery 11 56
4 FEUDAL LORD Colin Webster C L Staples 2 56
5 OUR TIERSMAN (NZ) R C Mc Pherson J F Miller 1 56
6 BLUEBONE R W Matthews J P Claite 12 56
7 CRYING IN VAIN D W Spry D R Miller (Snr) 8 56
8 IFESTIO Mrs C J Albuino B J Albuino (a) 6 53.5
9 ON THE WATCH (NZ) Alan Mathews T K Turner 10 53.5
10 AMICA BELLA A R Taylor T K Jackman 3 53.5
11 ON THE WHISTLE Fred Kersley D J Staeck 4 53.5
12 SPANISH LADY Fred Kersley P D Knuckey 7 53.5

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