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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 26, 1968

Page

5

Moon Bar wins Commonwealth Gold Cup for apprentice Brede

Canberra rider Campbell Brede earned his first major triumph aboard Moon Bar in the 32:00 Commonwealth Gold Cup at Canberra. Brede, who had earlier suffered injuries and two falls, battled through a late protest by Tim Maha alleging interference, which was ultimately dismissed as Brede celebrated the victory.

Canberra Campbell Brede Moon Bar Carberra Bega Timo Tim Keith Maha Frede

Brilliant rifle shooting marks Canberra Cup thriller

The Canberra event yielded dramatic rifle shooting with Meddommen dominating the field across wind and mirage. He dropped only one target in the slow phase and led through multiple stages, outpacing rivals and securing honors in the Cup series while Sydney rivals staged late challenges.

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Winfreux to miss Australian Cup as odds shift

Winfreux withdraws from the Australian Cup amid shifting odds with owner Mr Viv and trainer Graeme Kelly citing weight and racing plans. The field includes general contenders and noted horses like Queen's Plate and Madge commentaries highlight weights and potential targets on March 11 and April 13 at Randwick, with betting around 5/2 favorite status and broader stakes implications.

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Canberra race finishes and improvers' handicap notes

In a detailed race card style report several horses contend in the handicap events, with Abontange Dee and Mindin taking early leads but challenged by rivals as pace and form shift throughout the meet. Names like Welly Limihan and Rants Thea Al appear in a rough racing diary, documenting placements, pace, and brief commented outcomes.

Harare Suweliienine

Junior girl athlete sets walk record in junior 800m

In Sydney, Jenny Mills, competing in the girls' junior 800 metres walk on Saturday, set a new record with 4:30.9, ten seconds faster than her previous mark. The event featured strong performances from peers and senior teammates, highlighting Mills' standout pace despite challenging conditions.

Jenny Mills

United extends lead with win over Arsenal in London

Manchester United beat Arsenal 2 0 in London to stretch their English First Division advantage to three points. The result followed earlier top division action, including a strong showing in doubles tennis with several players advancing in quarterfinals and semifinals.

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NSW rider wins Australian cycle title in tight finish

Perth reporter notes an NSW cyclist narrowly defeated defending champion Barry Waddell of Lake Macquarie to clinch the Australian 10 mile title yesterday. It marks the first time since 1930 that NSW riders have claimed back to back titles, amid a dramatic late surge and a close finish.

Christine Laven Narh Ann Belfrank Tey Nsw Iver Javier Hairdles Julie Bia Tao Hufles Peter Anu Wan Ihe Yi Risieck Wiiths Ak Magia Robin North Severnly Mettatligh Perth Sumy Nsw Absimpon

Saturday Race Results From Rosehill Event Show Mixed Finishes

A chaotic Rosehill race report lists numerous horses and riders with unclear spellings and partial names. It mentions winners and places amid jumbled notes, referencing names like Meena, Vitaly, Shen, and other marked odds and times, reflecting a fragmented OCR page.

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