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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1928
Page
4
The card lists many acceptors and horses across events including The Accountant Hurdle, The Moonheistay, and The Tank Handicap. Key runners include Prometheus, Venetian Lady, Nimrod, Royal Tune, and Garo with bets and form noted for Hobsonstown meets and Warwick tracks.
Fragmented OCR text describes a race meet with multiple contenders and judges, mentioning Kalunay and various horses and riders. It notes a winner by a small margin amid rain and mud, with references to barriers and times, but many names and details are garbled.
Melbourne racing notes detail a Saturday at Saullfield with the V.A.P.C. meeting opening. Maggie Carilla and Lord Burnley are among runners. starting prices show narrow margins and multiple starters in each heat.
Warick Farm races feature multiple events with numerous starters and tight finishes. Winners include a short neck victory in one race and a longer triumph by a head in another, with time around 1 18 and multiple contenders like Valhalla and Pirate King noted among the field.
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