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fair dinkum

slang True. I have information that proves that explanation to be fair dinkum, so you should believe it.

fair dinkum

AUSTRALIAN, INFORMAL

If you describe someone or something as fair dinkum, you mean that they are real, fair or honest. I think that convinced people that I was fair dinkum and wouldn't cheat. If you're doing a fair dinkum inquiry, you need the best and most experienced person.

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Dinkum Diamond is highly experienced for a five-year-old and has run with real credit in Group company.

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Dinkum Diamond''s stayingon third behind Deacon Blues last time suggested a switch back up in distance might be just what he needed as he was never nearer than at the finish.

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So, we have a short list consisting of Arnold Lane, Our Jonathan, Dinkum Diamond, Shropshire, Nocturn and Poole Harbour.

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Former Neighbours star Emma Harrison had a fair dinkum time with a fat furry friend yesterday.

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35 Beverley totepool Beverley Bullet Sprint 5f Listed RUK Card page 50 Key stat Captain Dunne's figures at the course read 3132 DINKUM DIAMOND bids to follow up a confidence-boosting win at Newmarket last month in the 15-runner Beverley Bullet.

Dinkum in 'excellent form' for follow-up bid

But his stand-in captain tain George Bailey (right), impossibly fair dinkum and cheerful in adversity, revealed Warner accepted his punishment stoically, saying: "He took it on the chin - no pun intended - and his attitude around group today was outstanding.

Drinks are on Warner again as he gets hung out to dry

The fair dinkum Geordie's comments angered Taylor - he has lost all nine games since against the 15-times world champion.

ASSET TO BE SILENT

Knavesmire next Dinkum Diamond has a trip to York on the agenda after gaining a confidence -boosting first success of the season in the featured 5f conditions event.

Dixons celebrate anniversary in style

FAIR DINKUM The Aussie crowd go wild after the Cup is won

LUCAS CAN AID AUSSIE REVIVAL

I don't like the fact he was tried in a visor in the first place and it's fair to say that Dinkum Diamond made a far better start to his three-year-old campaign when nearly winning the Abernant.

Awsaal can prove his class en route to Hardwicke; TRADING POST

Dinkum Diamond will be a short price for the totepool Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes but he can justify those odds despite an unfavourable high draw.

MILE'S SO PERFECT FOR VOICE

35 Newmarket Sporting (50:30:20:10) 17-20 Society Rock, 11-14 Genki, 10-13 Inler, 8-11 Dinkum Diamond, Iver Bridge Lad, 7-9 Himalya, 6-8 Prime Defender, Doncaster Rover, 5-7 Poets Place, Anne Of Kiev, Jimmy Styles, 4-6 Bounty Box, Brave Prospector, Match bet 1.

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FAIR DINKUM Opening scorer Cahill cheers the Aussies

SPEED NEEDS A QUICK FIX FOR THE DRAGONS; last night's football

Henry Candy, trainer of Dinkum Diamond "The ground is a complete unknown.

Tregoning: Darajaat's a nice filly and has a chance from stall one

Dinkum Diamond just about sets the standard on form, but there are a number of dangers and I'm far from convinced that the easier conditions will suit Henry Candy's colt as well as some as his rivals.