Moore poised for AJC double with Prince Grant at Randwick
Champion jockey George Moore aims to complete the Australian Jockey Club double by winning the Sybory Cup at Randwick with three year old Prince Grant. Trained by Tommy Smith, Prince Grant is the clear favourite in interstate markets after wins in the Dechy VRC St Leger and the Chipping Norton Stakes.
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George Moore
China
Australian Jockey Club
Randwick
Prince Grant
Tommy Smith
Prince Chant Narrowly Fails In Autumn Cup Duel
Prince Chant, ridden by Glenn, contested a tense Autumn Cup chase on a tough track, finishing a close third after a bold midrace move. Light Fingers led at the stretch before Prince Chant veered and faded slightly, with Metheirne Cup winner Sopot and other rivals closing in.
Cities Triumphs in Doncaster Handicap at Randwick
Victoria bred Cities, a brilliant three year old filly, stunned most critics by winning the Doncaster Handicap at Randwick yesterday. Jockey George Mowire rode a determined ride as Cities held off rivals to score by four lengths, with notable performances from Notun Sishew and War:i0e Jisciness.
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Sydney
Cities
George Mowire
Randwick
Prince Gran
Sassiksesstuh
City
Seluy
Milan
Age Chine
Eick
Tom
Ahi
Elan
Kenlwick
Australas
Atamina
George More Fey
Glenn
Easter Cup at Caulfield: Winfrenx in focus
Confused racing notes describe Winfrenx a beaten Easter Handicap rival aiming for the 10 furlongs Easter Cup at Caulfield today. Mentions various horses, trainers, and uncertain results as the field shapes for the feature race with prize money and morning exercise details.
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Winfrenx
Taynutite
Art
Caulfield
Quest IT deemed certain to win world title
The report describes Quest IT as likely champions, with mentions of world title aspirations and multiple competitors in a competitive field. It notes swimmers and yachtsmen from various regions and teams, including New Zealand and Australia entrants, contending for top honors with few clear outcomes.
Scratched entries and jockey names figure in race notes
Fragmentary race report mentions Forgive scratched from Handicap and Porgive with Burguiry winning. References to Blitz ridden by wope N, apprentice Keith Bardened with 10.3 on Su ig Siciker, Cameron and Travel Welle, Colonnade, Travel Belle, HOWRIGAN, Doon, Bawden, Colognada, Erica. Indicates uncertain outcomes and anticipated strong performances in upcoming handicap races at provincial tracks.
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Porgive
Wope
Kinehill
Keith
Cameron
Eames Vanhley
Weller
Canberra TAB Race Meeting Schedule and Closings
The Canberra TAB will operate on race meetings at Randwick Chalfield and Canberra and at Adelaide Brisbane Newcastle Sale and Ararat tonight. The Randwick new race closes to punters at 12 20 pm the double on five and seven closes at 2 30 pm bets for the Grot race at Cantveld close 11 30 and the double on six and nine closes at 2 10.
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Canberra
Randwick
Chalfield
Adelaide
Brisbane
Newcastle
Sale
Ararat
Cantveld
Wallace Leads In ACT Golf Championship At Royal Canberra
Geoff Wallace posted a one over par 73 to lead the ACT golf championship at Royal Canberra with the final 54 holes to decide the champion. Top players including Geri Wik and David Graton remained within striking distance as windy conditions tested the field.
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Aki
Geoff Wallace Young
Meneka
Royal Canberra Tday
Furmer Nsw
Geri Wik Waty
Focken
Royal Canberra
Geol
Wallace
Canberra
Bob
WhalAustralian War Memorial
Dip
Union Sevens Test Sees Players Pass Despite Absences
Union sevens team held trials with all 12 players present though absentee Tony O Shea joined Royal Faster Show. ACT selections included Gary Beachman and Peer Smyth, with Ainslie and Royale squads competing in the Sevens final and various rounds. results listed for Royale and ACT sides.
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Inydney Royals
Canberra
Ty Ainslie
ALGAT
Ainslie
Wilkes
Chris Norman
Mike Crali
Dennis Craft
Heal Royale
Royale
Acary
Hal
Gary Beachman
Anther Act
Peer Smyth
Auysiie
Alt Northy
Fante
Royals
Brashear
Angle
Revyale
Queanbeyan
Ainshe
Reval
ACT girl wins levitation event at junior championships
Pekin on Sunday Sinsty Tacfarlane of the ACT placed as member of the NSW team and won with 74 points. Mise Starlane scored 703 rains WA 207 pats, heat SW: 2nd points in the same event.
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Pekin
Sinsty Tacfarlane
ACT
Se Ssw
Funnel Ipa
Cindy Marden
Ern
Australia
Bial
Mise Starlane
Rains
Nicklaus Seeks Masters Title in Augusta final rounds
Defending champion Jack Nicklaus makes a strong bid at Augusta as the Masters field contends through the third round. Scores show Nicklaus tied at the top with others near the lead, amid tough winds and completion of the course back nine.
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Augusta
Georgia
Jack Nicklaus
Workers remain undefeated in pre season with 29 7 win
Goulburn Workers beat Canberra 29 7 to stay unbeaten in the rugby league pre season. The match reported from Goulburn notes strong forward play and tries by forwards, with Canberra struggling to match the Workers’ pace and defense.
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Goulburn
Canberra
Tokyo
Hugh
Wiwinger
Ken English
Stager
Far East
Evan and
Uuerrmer
York
Ainge
Cather Kealin
Ted Ball
Heal. United
Hiseo A
Marty Coxon
United
Gene
Hevan
Premier preseason resumes threaten minor grades clash
United 17010 and Sia Prete ous vany reserves detested lead as top preseason contenders. Queanbeyan likely to shift matches next week to keep calculations intact though past form suggests they won t drop. Flow grades Workers 29 d Canberra 7 United 30 d Yass 12 Tawney sade Workers 1d Canberra Yass 7 4 United 10, Juniors: Workers 23 d Canberra 3 United 24 de Yass 5.
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Vany
United
Looksike
Canerra
Queanbeyan San Loll
D. Canberra
D. Yass
Tawney Sade
Canberra
Yass
Workers
de Yass
IOC to rule on acclimation time limit for 1968 Games
The Inter national Olympic Committee may set a limit on acclimatisation time for 1968 Mexico City competitors, a Rome meeting report says. The move would affect athletes like Australia's Ron Clarke and nations with high altitude programs while others such as Ethiopia’s Abebe Bikila, already living at altitude, would be less impacted.
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London
International Olympic Committee
Rome
Mexico
Sunday Times
Australia
Ron Clarke
Mexico City
France
Ravens
USA
Poland
Rumania
Ahehe
Bikila
Ethiopia
Cusack Heads Quiet Singapore Practice Time
Singapore Sunday Reuters reports Greg Carmek posted the fastest practice lap at 2 minutes 37 seconds ahead of the Singanors Grand. Cusack, the favorite, seeks to tune his car and build confidence while rival Steve Harvey and Merlyn Stark vie for top positions amid track incidents.
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Singapore
Reuters
Greg Carmek
Cusack
Irabhiam
Tunvil Inriee
Iu Cornet
Thompson
Australia
Einey Serve
Stark
Steve Harvey
Doctor wins pistol title in Adelaide shoot
Ray Downs of Queensland won the Australian free pistol title in Adelaide yesterday. Mike Papp of South Australia set a record with top score in the final fire section and SRY points out of 60 percent. John Baird of New South Wales scored 173 points out of 601 to win the centre-fire title.
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Adelaide
Ray Downs
Queensland
Mike Papp
Tohn Baird
Nsw
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