Civic Theatre
Screening Friday as a special feature at the Civic Theatre is the story of the world's greatest racehorse, "The Mighty Bernborough." Although Australia has lost thise wonder horse, its amazing record of 15 conoecutive wins in 17 starts, although not beating existing records, will be forever turf history. Bernborough, bred op. the Darling Downs Stud, Queensland, is a 7-year-old, stands more than 17 hands, weighs 1,100 pounds, and covers the enormous distance of 27 feet in one stride. Bought for £2,600, this mighty racehorse won £25,504 in stake money before itsracing career was sadly terminated, and .it is reported that -its new American owners paid a purchase price of £93,000 to procure this superb animal for stud purposes.
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Chronicle (Levin), 21 April 1949, Page 2
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120Civic Theatre Chronicle (Levin), 21 April 1949, Page 2
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