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ENGLISH ROARERS IN AUSTRALIA

Sport (Adelaide, SA: 1911 - 1948), Friday 18 November 1927, page 8

ENGLISH "ROARERS'' IN AUSTRALIA

The English thoroughbred has in Australia proved his superiority over all distances, even over hurdles. Many of the best performers changed hands because of some ailment or another. Lilyveil, a Sydney Cup winner, was sold in England for 55 gns, Son of the Marsh for 155 gns Sir Foot 300 gns, a Futurity,

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