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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1938
Page
4
A crowded Goodwood Handicap shapes as a test of stamina and form with many entrants vying for top weight class. The guide to form hints at runner readiness and tote expectations as lead horses battle toward the finish.
At Goodwood on Saturday the Goodwood Plate six furlongs and the Goodwood Purse draw large fields. Lenarran a lightly weighted Sea Crest gelding shows promise with Hybia as a safe place wager. Treasury Note and Kopie feature behind the favorite contenders as several horses contest the big line in the money.
Sir Grey wins the Han nan's Handicap last Saturday boosting trainer Tomby's faith in his horse and tactics. Known for barrier issues, Sir Grey was barred from metropolitan tracks but was steadied by Ted Temby through patient practice with two draught horses. His Kalgoorlie win crowns Temby's perseverance.
A field of improvised racing entries contest the Goodwood Handicap with Dollator close to top form and Alban Star returning from a run of outs. Fast Sea, Breakers, Busy Girl and Night Amour figure among strong challengers as Open Handicap looms with Dektey and Jongteur in demand.
Public notice urges investment in the No. 72 Mammoth Lottery conducted by the WA Lover Commission in Melbourne. Prizes include £15,000 for first, £3,000 for second, £1,000 for third, plus four £1,000 prizes and multiple £250 £100 prizes. Tickets cost 10d each or 5s for a half tickets. sales are widespread.
Saturday night a WA Trotting Association meeting at Gloucester Park features the Geraldton and Wyndham Handicaps over one mile and three-quarters for horses rated 218 and better. The program includes four more events at a similar distance with strong fields in a busy night of racing.
Saturday racing featured Lady Chittewoon after a New Zealand visit, Lexan Derby delivering a long sustaining win in the Manjimup Handbag, and a popular three yard victory by The William performer. New Zealander in German line impressed in the Bridgetown Handicap, suggesting a potential hat trick. Hon Globe showed promise for Busselton Manica, while Red Marista encountered issues from overreach and a dropped boot. Broadsome surged into minor placing, with WA Ficeeders Maniticus noted for strong breeding and future stakes potential amid a crowded field including Desert Princess, Sir Marvin, Amy's Flight, Prince Childewood, Son of Native, and Talge Boy.
A fragmented horse list outlines many racing names and headdresses with no clear event or results. Notable entries include Pleasant Boy Golden Charm Mavis Royal Darwin Wandic ar and Sir Marvin hum Pleas ant Surprise along with several mare and stallion names across a Canary themed decoupage of entries.
Cycling news outlines a challenge from Joyce Barry to Oppy as a future race looms in Britain with plans for a September arrival and matching the tempo set by past records. Mentions Mary, Bruce, and Oppy facing a decisive competition amid a delay by organizers and anticipated watchful interest from locals.
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