News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), Thursday 10 February 1944, page 6


SKIPTON RETIRES MELBOURNE.-Skipton, one of Australia's best stayers of recent years, has finished racing. He will be sold as a stallion at the Easter sales. Winner of the £15.072 in stakes. Skipton's successes included the Melbourne Cup. Victoria Derby. and a division of the Caulfleld Cup.