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A fall at Goulburn yesterday from Inflatable could prove costly for jockey, Hugh Bowman, who is engaged for seven rides on the eight programs at Rosehill tomorrow.
Bowman complained of soreness to his left thumb, he will be required to have X Rays before he will be permitted to ride at Rosehill.
Furthermore, he will have to undergo an examination to satisfy the Club doctor.
Rodney Dawkins - Still about.
Rodney Dawkins, who seemed to slip out of circulation quite a few years ago, is hale, hearty and still just as chirpy.
He is working of a morning with Mick Price, pottering about the stables and enjoying it thoroughly.
Back in 1965 he gave bookmakers a skinner when teaming up with Tommy Smith, they won the A J C Derby with Prince Grant, starting at 50-1.
Rosehill heavy.
Racing will be on a heavy track at Rosehill tomorrow after 93 mls of rain this week, with a third of it overnight, the track at present is a heavy 8 .