1939 Animal Births - 1939 Racehorse Births, Bernborough, Vagrancy, Devil Diver, Furioso, Shut Out, Sun Chariot, Alsab, Shepperton, Cottage Rake (Paperback)

Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 1939 Racehorse Births, Bernborough, Vagrancy, Devil Diver, Furioso, Shut Out, Sun Chariot, Alsab, Shepperton, Cottage Rake, Watling Street, Mar-Kell, Pompoon. Excerpt: Bernborough (1939-1960) was an outstanding Australian-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who competed from 1941 to 1946. Bernborough was foaled at Rosalie Plains near the township of Oakey in the Darling Downs region of South East Queensland. The bay colt, was by the good sire, Emborough (GB) from Bern Maid by Bernard (GB), who was the paternal grandson of Gainsborough, winner of the English Triple Crown in 1918. Bernborough first raced uner the ownership of Mr A.E.Hadwin. A Queensland trainer, J. Roberts then leased the horse. He came to prominence racing at Toowoomba's Clifford Park when ridden to his first six wins by Les Watterson. Bernborough only raced at Toowoomba in Queensland as he was barred from racing at metropolitan tracks because of ownership doubts. His racing colours were orange, purple sleeves and black cap. When he was six years old he was moved to Sydney and following his sale to A.O. Romano for 2,600 guineas his nominations were accepted. Thus he began a winning streak of 15 consecutive races. His wins included the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington carrying 9 st 13 lb (63 kg) and the Doomben Cup under 10 st 11 lb (68 kg). He started 37 times for 26 wins, 2 seconds and 1 third. On 2 November 1946 Bernborough had his last race in the LKS MacKinnon Stakes. Challenging for the lead just after entering the home straight, he suffered torn sesamoid ligaments and had to be pulled up. The great mare Flight, who had finished second to Bernborough on many occasions, went on to win. After recovering from his injuries, Bernborough was sold to movie producer Louis B. Mayer for ... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=2852480