Up to the present summer racing results at Randwick have favored the books. Few first favorites have won, and in the three principal races—Villiers Stakes, Summer Cup, and December Stakes—the popular pick was unsuccessful. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Referee (Sydney, NSW : 1886 - 1939), Wed 30 Dec 1931, Page 9
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