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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 01, 1953
Page
4
Acton course improvements announced with a heavy track forecast for Tessaly 4 usage. Milent Partner shows form, while Benvola heads toward summer fixtures as jockeys Moore and A. remain without mounts. Race books and metropolitan events teased as bookmakers prepare for the meeting.
Sydney bettors face short prices on favourites for the first five Randwick races on Wednesday. Trainers report difficulty securing riders for the lightly weighted runners in the Tattersall's Cup mile and a half event.
Jockey Sallwood rides several entries including Flying Handicap and Highweight Handicap mounts. The card lists numerous horses by name with weights at Randwick and Flemington markets, noting key contenders for Maidstone and Standish events, along with nursery and bagot handicaps and a New Year Gift hurdle.
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