Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954), Saturday 25 April 1936, page 19
THINGS I NEVER TOLD
RACECOURSE REVIEW
It is Pike’s considered opinion that horses gallop better to the left, the way they race in Victoria, than to the right the way they race in Sydney. He says it is natural for a horse to go to the left.
In this last instalment of his riding experiences Pike discusses the principal racecourses of Melbourne and Sydney, their strong points and shortcomings. He says, comparing courses, Randwick for the onlooking public, and Flemington for the competing horses.
FLEMINGTON is a marvellous racecourse. It affords a chance for every horse competing, and if anybody comes to me with a hard-luck story about not winning a 'race there, I am inclined to disbelieve him. In my opinion, every horse in the race gets his chance at some stage of the race. The big wide run home after a turn that
