When Sandiro stepped out onto the course at Warwick Farm during the week he was friendless in the betting, quoted at $151, and possibly longer, as the field jumped away.

He ran accordingly out the back, never a chance at any stage, any dreams one may had for him were long shattered.

However, he was a conspicuous figure in the colours of gold, green sleeves and cap that were registered to the late Charles Kallow, who had the Rolls Royce agency in Melbourne.

Along with his trainer, Jack Holt, they formed a highly successful partnership during the depression years.

Heroic was the star of the team, followed by Hall Mark, Nuffield, Pure Gold, and the very good filly, Gallantic.

While Sandiro finished near last, the race was won by Supreme Warrior, syndicated by Brad Spicer, trained by Leon Corstens and ridden by Michael Rodd.