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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1952
Page
6
The report details a chaotic scene at a regional race meet with Delignbi and Bucks competing amid unclear results. Officials and scouts are noted observing the IAU event, with Caneree reportedly chosen for a key role at Hoy, while other athletes contend for positions.
Melbourne Thursday Milford, one of the fancied owners in the Glenburntly Handicap at Caulfield on Saturday, had an attractive trial today. He dashed over five furlongs in 1 minute 41 3/5 seconds, showing a Viking for the heavy track. Adelaide two‑year‑old Sir Ganga ran three furlongs in 38 seconds, the last two in 8 4. Deccan went well over four furlongs in 50 seconds.
San Domenico, winner of the All Aged Stakes at Randwick, will proceed to Brisbane after yesterday. The gelding targets the £7,000 Stradbroke Handicap on May 3 and the Doomben Thousand. D Munro will ride him in both races.
A scrambled OCR excerpt lists ACCT and Austrating Capital with weights and jockey names for a horse race, including details on entry numbers and assigned weights. The legible portions reference Jockey Chub and related weight notes for upcoming competition.
Noel McGrowdie to ride Great Field in the Adrian Gesut Field as Delta and Dairay withdraw. Golden Chariot to run in the Rous Handicap, showing fitness with a four furlongs gallop at Randwick. Haydock Friendly Feeling and other stakes prospects at Randwick and Flemington.
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