Horse racing results from The Sporting Life newspaper dated October 4, 1961, showing Rooks Nest Nursery Handicap race
A newspaper clipping from The Sporting Life dated Wednesday, October 4, 1961, showing detailed horse racing results for the Rooks Nest Nursery Handicap. The entry for horse number 16, 'Silken Purse,' lists 'Mr F A Laker' as the owner, likely referring to Sir Freddie Laker before his aviation career took off. This provides insight into Laker's early interests in horse racing before founding Laker Airways.
horse racing The Sporting Life 1961 Sir Freddie Laker Silken Purse newspaper clipping Rooks Nest Nursery Handicap 1960s
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