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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
4
Belmont Park hosts a turf and trotting meeting with the Belmont Handicap over one mile four furlongs as the feature. The program includes a hurdle race of one mile and three quarters and two six furlong events plus a seven furlongs race. The form guide uses coded results from the last three starts with wins seconds and other outcomes.
Belmont Park meeting attracts strong fields in all races. Pan tratic carries top weight and is a likely winner in the Hurdle Race over one mile and three quarters. Esmerok, with 810, should place again as she has performed fairly well. Queen of Keyor looks best in the Breeders Handicap six furlongs, while Starood and Lady Tourist offer solid opposition in the Welter.
Jingo notes a colt who won two Newmarket Handicaps at 147-28 and left rivals puzzled by the straight surge. He recalls Mr Sol Green’s plans for Eagle Uerty, which did not materialize, and mentions Sol Greet as a noted figure. Philanthropist and Jack Wren share the spotlight in this reminiscence.
Thoroughbred racing notes sketch a Belmont Handicap lineup with contenders like Maurice, Gelley, Stardex, Spanish Burn, Kaspar and Tint. It highlights horses' recent form, weights, and likely performances at the seven and a half furlong Belmont purse, noting Galerius, Sipal, Jungle Lady and Alban Star as notable rivals and potential place bets.
Nodite won the Breed ers Handicap easily by three lengths over Queen of Egypt and Wisbech. Lenarran upset in the Goodwood Plate, beating Okey by 3 neck with Taj ¾ length away third. Asssume led the Goode wood Nurse to victory by two and a quarter lengths from Kauagar and Royal Gay. Calmond held off Nirmata in the Goodwood Handicap. Tremney won the Trial Stakes by three-quarters of a length over Jolly Jess, Selwyn third. Tetraclive won the Farewell Handicap by a length and three quarters from Lenatran as Sea Hare.
Keep Your Eye on evISTE in a tight fourth place as SOLWYN rushes to third in the Trial Stakes. Five three year olds contest seven furlongs with LACONIC finishing fifth in the Farewell Handicap. The period notes suggest strong potential in similar company.
The text touts a profitable investment with tickets costing two shillings sixpence, promising access to fortunes and large sums like £2500 and £1008. It asserts funds support charitable causes and urges broad participation in No. 68 Charities Consultation.
Daiv Qo Speeny touts safe delivery and cheap chicks from Colony Poultry Barns run by Tom Parkinson. The firm boasts 24 years of market trust, with a catalogue available on request. Local residents Mrs Smart and Hobson clash over prestige and debts, highlighting ongoing tensions in the neighborhood.
Rich mond Park hosts the finale of the trotting season on Saturday night with the June Handicap over one mile and five furlongs. Four races are set for similar distances while the W A Breeders Handicap runs over one mile and a half. Entries are strong across all events.
An English racing commentary lauds youth overtaking veteran status as Jack OBrien and others shine. It covers derbies, riders Ulric Rude Mive Speed and Ted Rowell, and a disputed outcome at Moonee Valley with Dunimoe disqualified for six months, provoking protests from punters.
Backers faced losses as four of the successful runners exited at odds around 19 to 1. One favorite did win during the night, while another race produced a rare upset under lights at the Saturday meet.
Drivers piloted doubles and it was a good night for most except punters. Kel Mavnta He Wake showed courage at the start then faded but recovered to place. Several horses including Detenente Flying Childe Direct An Rhoda Lov and Idol Poko contested the Richmond Park Kiln event. Backers urged Water im Lady Lucille to win the Nuogarin Pandicay with Hope of rewarding form. Also reported breakage in Keller here in Handiay gear checked and interference allegations in Harvey Handicap dismissed.
A collage of notices and ads from Our Readers Market Place includes fruit and veg prices, camera gear, appliances, kitchenettes, and furniture. It features fixed price potato deals, APPLES Oranges Tomatoes and other produce, plus listings for radios, records, furniture and household items from Perth retailers and multiple regional papers.
A large 26k acre farm property lies 24 miles from Golgart in a mixed Jam York White Satvontus region. The land is subdivided into four pad docks with water in all paddocks and an heated 1,501 acre section. Price listed at 2/6 per acre, with Chis Erigy Vaduainin in 60 acres. Apply E. J. Edmonds, Aylestone, Belgart.
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