Aurie’s Star Aurie’s Star, a bay gelding from South Australia, became synonymous with Flemington’s iconic Straight Six. Reknowned for his brilliant early speed and frontrunning style, he set a seemingly unbreakable six-furlong record in 1940 as an eight-year-old, clocking 1 minute 8¼ seconds while carrying a hefty 10 stone 2 pounds, approximately 64.5kg. Over an illustrious 89-start career, he won 28 times, including seven down the straight, including victories in the VRC Newmarket Handicap, MRC Oakleigh Plate, and SAJC Goodwood Handicap. Aurie’s Star’s legacy endures, immortalized by the annual Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap in his honour. Stardrift (GB) - Aurie Anton)
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