Historical information

Stephen Spark compiled horses performance records starting in 1983 on his typewriter.

Avian Again: Riverina Herald, Tuesday August 19, 1952

Mr Harry Holmfield's pacer
Avian Again made a spectacular
return to racing on Saturday
night at Harold Park when he
took one of the main races in ;
his first appearance this season.
Bookmakers were ready for his visit
to Sydney for they did not bet
better than 6/4 On. The Ech
uca owned horse, driven by Gor
don Rothacker, was never in
danger and led almost through
out to score comfortably by over
one length. Sky Pilot, the N.Z.
pacer, who has won his last
three races at Harold Park,
challenged at one stage but was
easily beaten off.
Mr Holmfield is very impress
ed with trotting in Sydney
where the attendances eclipse
those at the galloping meetings
in the day. Avian Again's race
on Saturday night was worth
,£600—£450 to the winning own
er.
'Next month there will be a race
with six heats worth £700 each
and £2500 for the final. It is
likely that Avian Again in this
race will strike his half-brother,
the famous Avian Derby, who
Has not been retired to the stud
as expected.
Next week Avian Again will
race in the fastest class at Har
old Park from the scratch mark.
He has yet to appear at the.
Melbourne Showgrounds and has been
shrewdly placed.
. Later in the season he will be
taken to Perth where the Inter
Dominion championships will, be
held in February.

Significance

Avian Again raced from 1951 (4yo) through to 1957 (10yo). Had a Winning Streak of 8 wins. Career: 31 wins 12 seconds 13 thirds 83 starts.

Physical description

Typed document in black and red ink.