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A RECEIVING barn is being constructed at the Havelock Racecourse and the runners on each race day will be housed in it. This is another step in the drive to stamp out doping. The barn is being built around the present stables near the officials' e...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Vijelatan (Mohideen up) winning the Herbert Stanley Cup, the main attraction at the Colombo races yesterday, from Friendly Isle (No. 5) and Adamant.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Summer Gold (Mohideen up) on the outside forges ahead of Hard Luck, the favourite, to win the Independence Cup, the chief event at yesterday's race meet in Colombo. Vijelatan is third.
The Times of Ceylon Press
General view of the finish of the race for the Independence Cup. Colombo's Race Course as seen from the main Grand Stand. Here, the Princess will see the race for the King's Cup - a special cup presented by the King for the occasion, and which she...
The Times of Ceylon Press
What a finish it was for the Independence Cup (1 mile) at the race meet in Colombo on Saturday. The favourite Wardust on the outer rails snatched a photo verdict over Fiery Goddess and Amurath (rails) to earn a popular victory.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Shell Pink (B. Perera up) winning the Independence Cup from Summer Gold at the Colombo races yesterday. The finish of the race for the Independece Cup last year. Shell Pink (B. Perera) wins easily from Summer Gold (Isaacs) and Tudor Dream (Gunadas...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Outside the Independence Square, crowds gather on Saturdays to watch the races.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Neon Lights (Abeyegunewardene) romps in a comfortable winner of the Jaffna Stakes (7 fur.) from Wisdom Tariq (outside) Little Babu and Ala Mahlak II.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Little Babu (G. Samarawira) winning the Jaffna Stakes from Ala Mahlak II (Fordyce) at the Colombo races yesterday.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Anthony John (B. Perera up), on the outside, winning the Kalutara Plate (1 mile) from Skelbo Star (Foley), Judar (Mohideen) and Vicence (Somapala) at the Colombo races yesterday.
The Times of Ceylon Press