1952 Feature Race Results

Victorian Listed Event

Christmas Handicap circle
January 2, 1952. “Maribyrnong first prize 130 pounds
winner Conion (Coonega x Hallion Girl)
owner H Buick trainer A White
2nd Miss Katinka
3rd Rusty’s Hope
margins 2 x hd time 19 1/16”

Christmas Handicap straight
January 2, 1952. “Maribyrnong
winner Rising Fame (Ru Bo x Sansonette)
owner
2nd Zoology
3rd Rumpus Me
margins nk x hd time 13 14/16”

New Year Hurdle circle
January 2, 1952. “Maribyrnong
winner Fresh Power (Cavalry x White Rosalie)
owner L J Bourke
2nd Ardent Boy
3rd Red Comet
margins 1/2 x 4 time 20 14/16”

Christmas Plate 400yd circle
January 3, 1952. “White City
winner Plowman (Peter Menang x Fearless Steps)
owner J G Miller trainer Rod Deakin
2nd Tin Olly
3rd Cider Queen
margins 2 x hd time 21.2”

Christmas Purse 400yds circle
January 3, 1952. “White City
winner Knockie’s Flyer (Knockie’s Gift x Lady Advance)
owner J Whiteborn
2nd Ray’s Flicker
3rd Star Day
margins 4 x 4 time 21 1/10”

Victoria Handicap Hurdle
February 27, 1952. “Maribyrnong
winner Ninya Rock (Roccabright x Groongal Marie)
owner
2nd Blounce
3rd Fresh Power
margins 2 x2 time 20 15/16”

Eclipse Stakes 620yds circle
March 6, 1952. “White City
winner Stardust Glen (Percyton Lad x Maisie Minda)
owner F Knowles trainer J Blyth
2nd Grey Floray
3rd Groongal Lad
margins nk x 1 1/2 time 34 4/10”

Victorian Elms 300yds straight
April 21, 1952. “Napier first prize 70 pounds
winner Golden Chariot (Toora Lad x Fawn Mistress)
owner /trainer R B Duncan
2nd Happy Marlene
3rd Ian’s Pal
margins hd x 2 1/2 time 16 2/16”

Bridge Handicap circle
April 30, 1952. “Maribyrnong
winner Valiant Plume (Yarloop x Silver Plume)
owner J Mayes
2nd Lamar
3rd Tin Olly
margins 4 x 3 time 18 12/16”

May Handicap 500yds circle
May 3, 1952. “Gracedale first prize 120 pounds
winner Blue Brand (Blue Birch x Princess Kentucky)
owner A Rishworth
2nd Moby’s Son
3rd Robert Kay
margins 1/2 x time 26 7/16”

Victorian Guineas 300yds straight
May 19, 1952. “Napier
winner Black Ajax (Percyton Lad x Natsody)
owner N Stephenson trainer F Simpson
2nd Solo Chief
3rd Pontypool
margins 4 x 1 1/4 time 16 2/16”

Handicap “A” Class 1st Div
June 11, 1952. “Maribyrnong
winner Serene Sue (Cavalry x Belle Serina)
owner
2nd Rusty’s Hope
3rd Handsome Birch
margins 1/2 x 1/2 time 19 9/16”

Circle Championship 500yds circle
July 5, 1952. “Gracedale
winner Rusty’s Hope( Jean’s Dream x Tiny Pam)
owner/trainer Jack Brown”

Plate 620yds circle
July 10, 1952. “White City
winner Valburn (Groongal x Veiled Gipsy)
owner Jack Sturley
2nd Humber Snipe
3rd Peerless Minstrel
margins 5 x 6 time 34 4/10”

Purse620yds circle
July 10, 1952. “White City
winner Oreheen (Careless Minstrelx En Hero)
owner F Hillman
2nd Amalot
3rd Susie Roc
margins 2 1/2 x nk time 35”

Grand National Hurdle 340yds circle
July 14, 1952. “Napier
winner Civic Barry (Toora Johnny x Sheba Queen)
owner C Kincaid trainer W Viney
2nd Fresh Power
3rd Our Soda
margins 6 x nk time 19 14/16”

Invitation circle Championship 340yds
July 21, 1952. “Napier
winner Serene Sue (Cavalry x Belle Serina)
owner O Pyer
2nd Tin Olly
3rd Celver Trevor
margins 3/4 x hd time 19 9/16 ”

Australian Hurdle
July 23, 1952. “Maribyrnong
winner Civic Barry (Toora Johnny x Sheba Queen)
owner
2nd Sinbad’s Double
3rd Double Gee
margins 2 x 2 time 20 13/16”

Dandenong Handicap 440yds circle
July 29, 1952. “Sandown
winner Stumpy’s Mate (Jean’s Dream x Tiny Pam)
owner
2nd Groongal Lad
3rd Our Benega
margins 2 1/2 x 1 time 23 10/16”

Grand National Steeple circle 
August 11, 1952. “Napier
winner Our Soda (Little Percy x Mary Lea)
owner A Forbes trainer B Hall
2nd Our Larry
3rd Amorous Robyn
margins 4 x 1 1/2 time 21 1/16”

Springvale Handicap straight 300yds
August 12, 1952. “Sandown
winner Rising Fame (Ru-Bo x Sansonette)
owner
2nd Lachlan Beau
3rd Mighty Knock
margins 1/2 hd x hd Time 15 11/16”

Victorian Futurity 400yds straight
August 25, 1952. “Napier first prize 70 pounds
winner Golden Chariot (Toora Lad x Fawn Mistress)
owner /trainer R B Duncan
2nd Good Cloth
3rd Coati Mundi
margins hd x 2 1/2 time 21 10/16”

Dandenong Handicap 440yds circle
August 26, 1952. “Sandown
winner Stumpy’s Mate (Jeans Dream x Tiny Pam)
owner
2nd Nerinween
3rd Carlong’s Cub
margins 1/2 nk x 3 time 23 12/16”

Sires Produce Stakes 400yds circle
August 28, 1952. “White City
winner Coati Mundi (Kepler x Brownie Burn)
owner H Gerrard
2nd Lantoka
3rd Raider Loop
margins 1 x 1/2 time 21.9”

Plate 500yds circle
August 30, 1952. “Gracedale
winner Mac Birch (Blue Birch x Lita Green)
owner Mrs S Connell
2nd Mindagroo Miss
3rd Crimson Lad
margins hd x hd time 27 14/16”

Purse 400yds circle
August 30, 1952. “Gracedale
winner Albert Lad (Percyton Lad x Burnawarra)
owner W Williams trainer W Stafford
2nd Marodlee
3rd Wonder Gal
margins 1/2 x 3 time 28 1/16 ”

T J Confoy Memorial Gold Collar 300yds straight
September 1, 1952. “Sandown
winner Mighty Knock (Knockie’s Gift x Glen Molly)
owner Mrs Barrett trainer Syd Barrett
2nd Volonel
3rd Kirrak
margins 3/4 x 1/2 time 15 9/16”

Dandenong Handicap 440yds
September 23, 1952. “Sandown
winner Rusty’s Hope (Jean’s Dream x Tiny Pam)
owner Jack Brown
2nd Princess Bambi
3rd Mindagroo Miss
margins 1/2 nk x 1/2 nk time 23 11/16”

Show Handicap 230yds straight
September 27, 1952. “Gracedale
winner Gibraltar Fair (Major Roc x Fair Claire)
owner N Jones
2nd Black Ajax
3rd Rio Tinto
margins 1 1/2 x 1 time 12sec”

Beddome Cup 340yd circle
October 13, 1952. “Napier
winner Rusty’s Hope (Jean’s Dream X Tiny Pam)
owner Jack Brown
2nd Sir Bwana
3rd Saywell
margins 1 x 4 time 19 2/16 ”

Victorian Hurdle Championship circle
November 5, 1952. “Maribyrnong
winner American Patrol (Lucifer Loot x Nebulus)
owner W G Preston
2nd Commercial Sign
3rd Sinbad’s Double
margins 2 x 1 time 21.5”

November Handicap 260yds straight
November 20, 1952. “White City
winner Sir Barrier (Dark Barrier x Lady Groongal)
owner C Banks trainer J Mcguiness
2nd Master Birch
3rd Black Ajax
margins 1/2 x hd time 12 1/2 ”

Melbourne Cup 400yds straight
November 24, 1952. “Napier first prize 240 pounds
winner Solo Chief ( Ariel Chief xSole Support)
owner /trainer W Riley
2nd Gay Toora
3rd Pontypool
margins 1 1/2 x 2 time 20 8/16”

Bob Freyer Trophy 400yds straight
December 8, 1952. “Napier
winner Ashigga (Percyton Lad x Natsody)
owner R Colliver trainer D Beinke
2nd Solo Chief
3rd Charge On
margins 1 x 1 1/4 time 20 11/16”

Auto Ray Handicap 500yds circle
December 18, 1952. “Sandown
winner Groongal Lad (Groongal x Kay’s Vision)
owner S Humphries trainer G Fairman
2nd Dia Tachista
3rd Kelvinside
margins 1 x hd time 27.5”

Christmas Handicap
December 18, 1952. “Ballarat
winner Regent Silver (Royal Regent x Miss Superb)
owners Walshe & Waite
2nd Clever Trevor
3rd
margins 2 x time”

3XY Novice 400yds circle
December 20, 1952. “White City
winner Smart Susan (Blue Birch x Silver Rappit)
owner M J Fitzgerald
2nd Sporting Lyn
3rd Courtral
margins 2 x1 time 21 6/10”

Caterer’s Purse 400yds circle
December 20, 1952. “White City
winner Rocfold (Major Roc x Tiny Pam)
owner E A Clugston
2nd Star Day
3rd Miss Redman
margins hd x 1 time 21 1/2”

Original Staff Plate 400yds circle
December 20, 1952. “White City first prize 150 pounds
winner Ashigga (Percyton Lad x Natsody)
owner R V Collier trainer D Beinke
2nd Bold Barrier
3rd Gentlemen
margins 3 x 2 time 21 3/10”

OTBA Hurdle
December 20, 1952. “White City
winner Commercial Sign (Young Sign x Commercial Lady)
owner
2nd American Patrol
3rd Coon Kefalin
margins 1/2 x 2 time 23.6”

VCA Handicap 620yds circle
December 20, 1952. “White City first prize 100 pounds
winner Gibraltar Fair (Major Roc x Fair Claire)
owner N H Jones
2nd Tiger Sign
3rd Fawn Havoc
margins 4 x nk time NTT”

Christmas Handicap 427yds circle
December 27, 1952. “Tatura
winner Plumaid (Oakleigh Dan x Deputy Pride)
owners S Jennings & O Dea
2nd Sir Barrier
3rd Prince Cashiel
margins time ”

Christmas Stake 340yds circle
December 29, 1952. “Napier
winner Bush Guard (Blue Birch x Flaming)
owner H Mcleod trainer B Chaddertow
2nd Sportingway
3rd Careless Beau
margins 3/4 x 1 3/4 time 19 15/16”

New Year Handicap 340yds circle 
December 29, 1952. “Napier
winner Pontypool (Kefalin’s Last x Raypool)
owner
2nd Tin Olly
3rd Woonalle
margins 3/4 x 2 1/2 time 19 4/16”

Christmas Handicap circle
December 31, 1952. “Maribyrnong
winner Rusty’s Hope (Jean’s Dream x Tiny Pam)
owner Jack Brown
2nd Oreheen
3rd Kenton’s Gift
margins 4 x 2 time 18 11/16”

Christmas Handicap straight
December 31, 1952. “Maribyrnong
winner Solo Chief ( Ariel Chief x Sole Support)
owner W N Riley
2nd Trover Law
3rd Toora image
margins 1 x hd time 13 2/16”

New Year Handicap Hurdle
December 31, 1952. “Maribyrnong
winner Yellowette (Rocnet x Debbie)
owner L J Finnemore trainer B Warren
2nd Navallion
3rd Fjaran
margins 1/2 x 1 time 20 15/16”

New South Wales Listed Event

Wollongong City Cup
March 10, 1952. “Wollongong
winner Shy Tumble (Tumble Bug x Shy Tess)
owner
2nd Ukan
3rd Miss Noonie
margins 1/2 x 1/2 time 28.8”

South Coast Cup
March 12, 1952. “Wollongong
winner Miss Noonie (Brugalong x Sam’s Home)
owner
2nd Ukan
3rd Dark Dreamer
margins 1 1/2 x 1/2 time 41.5”

Biannual Classic 500yds
March 28, 1952. “Harold Park first prize 500 pounds
winner Robin Buchanan ( Chief Havoc x Robin Marie)
owner Mrs E H Henry
2nd Valiant Ross
3rd Rose Havoc
margins hd x 3/4 time 27.3”

Restricted Age Stake 500yds
March 28, 1952. “Harold Park
winner Noted Artist (Tumble Bug x Duchess of Hollywood)
owner
2nd Mark Agricola
3rd Bon Murl
margins 3 x 1/2 time 27”

Easter Maiden 440yds
April 14, 1952. “Grafton
winner Fiery Rose (Chief Havoc x Rose Fire)
owner/trainer R Doak
2nd Percy Havoc
3rd Janeen’s Pal
margins nk x 1 time 24.2 ”

Silver Jubilee Stake 580yds
April 14, 1952. “Wentworth Park
winner Edgecliffe (Kingscliffe x Five To Eight)
owner
2nd Footloose
3rd The Auctioneer
margins 3 x 2 time 31.8 ”

Wyong Derby 310yds
May 17, 1952. “Wyong first prize 140 pounds
winner Bushy’s Son (Bushy Bill x Ethel’s Lass)
owner
2nd Mystery Kell
3rd Prince Malt
margins 1/2 x 1 time 16.5”

Grafton Cup 440yds
July 16, 1952. “Grafton
winner Dream Time (Jean’s Dream x Model Time)
owner R Hannah
2nd Our Vanguard
3rd Dinny Havoc
margins 8 x 6 time 23.8”

Tattersal’s Cup 515yds
August 10, 1952. “Casino first prize 40 pounds
winner Paul’s First (Pure Rocca x Paul’s Pet)
owner
2nd King Slipper
3rd Lefty
margins 2 x 3 time 28.4”

Championship 350yds
August 16, 1952. “Lismore
winner Some Tartan (Gartartan x Bright Desert)
owner
2nd Dream Time
3rd Battle Proof
margins 2 x 3 time 19”

Championship 500yds
August 20, 1952. “Lismore
winner Rocket Jet (Tumble Bug x Marnaleen)
owner Stan Cleverly
2nd New Long
3rd Battle Proof
margins 9 x 1 1/2 time 27.1 rec”

Championship 660yds
August 23, 1952. “Lismore
winner Minyon Miss (Tumble Bug x Marnaleen)
owner
2nd Some Tartan
3rd Moooncliffe
margins hd x 5 time 36.8”

Maitland Oaks 440yds
August 30, 1952. “Maitland
winner Sally Mascot (Chief Havoc x Lakeside Lady)
owner
2nd Melody Gem
3rd Cliff’s First
margins nk x 1/2 time 24.3”

Country Championship heat
September 1, 1952. winner Fawn Milan (Old Don x Red Fawn)

Hunter River Championship 550yds
September 3, 1952. “Maitland
winner Yathong Chief (Chief Havoc x Bright Patricia)
owner
2nd Brinkburn Lad
3rd Glamorous Lad
margins 1 x hd time 30.7”

Clarence Valley Championship 520yds
September 6, 1952. “Grafton
winner Percy Havoc (Chief Havoc x Rose Fire)
owner
2nd
3rd
margins time”

Harold Park Classic 500yds
September 6, 1952. “Harold Park
winer Happy Kay (Chief Havoc x Marlene Kay)
owner
2nd Magic Roma
3rd The Shelf
margins 4 x 4 time 27.1”

NCA Championship 527yds
September 6, 1952. “Armidale
winner Roccum Chief (Chief Havoc x Lucky Speed)
owner
2nd Havoc’s Choice
3rd Solo Alf
margins 3 x 3 time 29.6”

South Coast Championship 500yds
September 11, 1952. “Dapto first prize 55 pounds
winner Edgecliffe (Kingscliffe x Five to Eight)
owner
2nd Shy Tumble
3rd Pam’s Rocca
margins 3 x 1 time 28”

Northern Rivers Championship 520yds
September 13, 1952. “Casino first prize 100 pounds
winner Some Tartan (Gartartan x Bright Desert)
owner
2nd New Long
3rd Coinmaker
margins 4 x 2 time 28.7”

Southern Districts Championship
September 13, 1952. “Albury
winner Turin (Rocnet x Hallion’s Maid)
owner
2nd Madame’s Image
3rd Blue Barrett
margins 1 1/2 x time”

Maitland Derby 440yds
September 17, 1952. “Maitland
winner Flying Enterprise (Mighty Moa x Mystery Peg)
owner
2nd The Playboy
3rd Humming Song
margins 6 x 1 time 24.4”

Riverina Championship 503yds
September 18, 1952. “Wagga
winner Michael’s Son (Michael Dawn x Colleen Dawn)
owner
2nd Rapscallion
3rd Dirigible
margins 3 x 1 1/2 time 27 5/10”

New South Wales Country Championship 580yds
September 27, 1952. “Wentworth Park first prize 350 pounds
winner Edgecliffe (Kingscliffe x Five To Eight)
owner
2nd Michael’s Son
3rd Yathong Chief
margins 1 1/2 x 4 time 31.9”

Broken Hill Sprint Championship 370yds
October 11, 1952. “Broken Hill
winner Sardis Boy (Brown Invader x Miss Yaralla)
owner F J Evans
2nd Flash Code
3rd Flying Toora
margins hd x hd time 21 1/10”

64 Dog Stake (Maiden final) 400yds
October 25, 1952. “Newcastle first prize 160 pounds
winner True’s Image (Come True x Talking’s Image)
owner
2nd Xerxes
3rd Bluerecka
magins 2 x 1 time 20.6 ”

NJC Spring Handicap 400yds
October 25, 1952. “Newcastle first prize 1,000 pounds
winner Four Winds (Super Fortress x Waltzing Trick)
owner Mrs R McGill trainer R McGill
2nd Silver Dent
3rd Acta Non Verba
margins 3/4 x hd time 20.2 ”

Broken Hill Marathon Championship 630yds
November 1, 1952. Broken Hill

Christmas Gift
December 26, 1952. “Gosford
winner Valiant Ross (King Cutler x Miss Hillross)
owner
2nd
3rd
margins time 30.5”

Handicap final 515yds
December 27, 1952. “Balllina
winner Jolly Spirit (Bronze Spirit x Half Gay)
owner
2nd Dashing Ky
3rd Chief Dee
margins 1 1/2 x 3 time 29 4/10”

Tasmanian Listed Event

Maiden Thousand 540yds
January 1, 1952. “Hobart first prize 1200 pounds
winner Baron Dhu (Diamond Andy x Laura Murray)
owner J Vivian
2nd Romping Miss
3rd Master Gladshot
margins 2 1/2 x 1 time 30.4”

New Year Stake 1st div. 540yds 
January 1, 1952. “Hobart
winner Sharid (Young Sign x Julep)
owner Stan Cleverly
2nd Honomag
3rd Ronda’s Hero
margins 7 x 3 time 30.5”

Hobart Thousand 540yds
January 28, 1952. “Hobart
winner Baron Dhu (Diamond Andy x Laura Murray)
owner J Vivian
2nd Lily Bug
3rd Master Gladshot
margins 6 x 1 time 29.9”

Hobart Thousand Consolation 540yds
February 9, 1952. “Hobart
winner Vardian (Banka Banka x Kitty’s Return)
owner R Lord
2nd History Miss
3rd North Groongal
margins 1/2 hd x 3/4 time 30.8”

Regatta Stakes 540yds
February 12, 1952. “Hobart
winner Chief Parenta (Chief Havoc x Miss Parenta)
owner S W Jensen
2nd Selwork
3rd Gibraltar Fair
margins hd x 1/2 time 30.9”

Launceston Cup 435yds
February 16, 1952. “Launceston first prize 600 pounds
winner Some Ben (Benttick x Juelance)
owner V Maher
2nd Smart Ben
3rd Pembroke Lad
margins 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 time 23 6/16”

Six Hour Stake 540yds
March 3, 1952. “Hobart
winner Norbell Queen (Tumble Bug x Princess Norbell)
owner Mrs R M Evans
2nd Belle Birch
3rd Effort’s Pride
margins 1 x 2 1/2 time 30.5”

Autumn Stakes 435yds
March 8, 1952. “Launceston first prize 200 pounds
winner Good Miss (Bambi Boy x Always Good)
owner R Thomas
2nd Unique Rhythm
3rd Yellow Heart
margins 1/2 x 3 time 23 10/16”

Easter Cup 435yds
April 26, 1952. “Launceston first prize 350 pounds
winner Atom Bug (Tumble Bug x Kitty’s Return)
owner M A Sanderson
2nd Night Topic
3rd Unique Rhythm
margins 1 x 1 time 23 12/16”

Easter Plate 435yds
April 26, 1952. “Launceston
winner Silent Trip (Tumble Bug x Gulf Trip)
owner L J Kirkham
2nd Duchess Birch
3rd Sawarnee Belle
margins 2 x 1 time 23 13/16”

Gold Collar 435yds
June 7, 1952. “Launceston
winner King’s Idea (Keating’s King x Dinah’s Idea)
owner D & J Elmer
2nd Chequin
3rd Conebo
margins 5 x nk time 23 14/16”

Sprint Championship Tasmania 540yds
June 30, 1952. “Hobart
winner Good Miss (Bambi Boy x Always Good)
owner R Thomas
2nd Caval’s Image
3rd Paper Sign
margins nose x 1 time 30.7”

Distance Championship of Tasmania 685yds
July 14, 1952. “Hobart
winner Dark Realm (Jean’s Dream x Polite Miss)
owner M A Sanderson
2nd Good Miss
3rd Silroc Lad
margins 1 1/2 x nk time 39.8”

K Thomspon Memorial Cup 435yds
October 4, 1952. “Launceston first prize 200 pounds
winner Giften’s Wonder (Gladshot x Another Giften)
owner C Goodyear
2nd True White
3rd Heroic Copy
margins hd x 1 time 23 12/16”

Tasmanian Puppy Championship 540yds
October 4, 1952. “Hobart
winner Golden Fiction ( Dark Klipper x Molly’s Profit)
owner J L Nead
2nd Glory Star
3rd King’s Idea
margins nk x 1 time 30.7”

HGRC Stake 540yds
October 25, 1952. “Hobart
winner Black Keoki (Coonega x Lassalla)
owner Mrs F J Delaney
2nd Connie’s Star
3rd Johnny Cerito
margins 1 x 2 time 30.7”

Show Cup
November 12, 1952. “Devonport first prize 145 pounds
winner Kruesto (Heroic Strain x Chelias)
owner P L Bellchmabers
2nd Main Birch
3rd Graceful Dianne
margins 1/2 hd x nose time 25 7/16”

J G Nelson Cup 435yds
November 17, 1952. “Launceston
winner Mark’s Footsteps (Marksman x Nawlinga)
owner W T Bourke
2nd Diane Dhu
3rd Purple Satin
margins 5 x 2 time 23 9/16”

HGRC Stake 685yds
December 8, 1952. “Hobart
winner Black Keoki (Coonega x Lassalla)
owner Mrs F J Delaney
2nd Ronda’s Hero
3rd Master Gladshot
margins nk x 5 time 39”