Moorefield Races at Big Meet in Cafe Stakes
Three year old handicap race at Moorefield Raceway drew a field in the cafe arena for the Maid event on June 2. Mogaran stayed strong finishing with a 44.30 seconds time while odds listed 2.80 to win.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1934
Page
6
Three year old handicap race at Moorefield Raceway drew a field in the cafe arena for the Maid event on June 2. Mogaran stayed strong finishing with a 44.30 seconds time while odds listed 2.80 to win.
Australia led by Bradman and Ponsford fielded at Aldershot in sunny weather with a strong showing by Bradman who scored freely while Ponsford Read and O Reilly contributed. The Army team included Hudson Nelson Stephenson and Bryan with notable catching and bowling, and the crowd numbered around eight thousand as conditions favored batting.
Racing purse details from Moonee Valley list Jacasee as winner with Bat and Trish Dia in the first division. Odds shown include Vegas Vangth at 6.2 and Stardom at 6.1 with other figures like 8/T and 7 appearing among the data. The fragmentary note includes time and betting terms and unclear values for several entries.
The President Mr J C Watton warned motorists about inept mechanics after reports of faulty repairs. He stressed safety and urged verification of credentials amid growing complaints from insured drivers.
An inquiry into the Redlock case at Murray Bridge led to the life ban for horse Redlock and owner-trainer Prince after allegations of deception about a race result. Prince was arrested for obtaining money by pretending another horse won. The horse changed appearance under guard and branding was discussed by stewards. Unknown buyer had recently purchased Redlock with notes, then took the horse away.
Sydney market notes a subdued yarding at Flemington with 17 000 head forward, buyers active for prime descriptions while other cattle ranges firm from last week. Prices show Western yard weights scarce with bulls £8 to £11, cows £4 to £10, with sheep and other grades quoted in reduced ranges.
Telopen defeated Queanbeyan 26-25-1 in Australian Rules and 8-1 in hockey. Tennis results show mixed pairs with Thompson Mackinnon 6-5 34 and Starling Bell 6-1 64. Telopea Park dominates overall with 11 sets 68 games to Grammar 6 60. NSW Australian Rules rep team aims to visit Canberra in spring with August 31 to September 5 stay set.
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