 | RACING HISTORY |
YEAR: 1940
FEATURE RACE COMMENT
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| Winifred Matson, wife of the NZMTC President & Marlene |
Marlene, driven by Ron Donald, marked a resurrection for mares, being the first winner in two decades and also the first of three within the next decade.
It was close though with just half a head to spare over Dusky Sound and the Ces Donald trained 7-year-old was in doubt to start the day before, was heavily bandaged and was not sighted again at the meeting.
Donald also quinellaed the Dominion again with Tan John beating Captain Bolt, with his gifted brother Ron doing the driving.
Credit: New Zealand HRWeekly 8Oct03