Canberra race odds and notable runners at the meeting
Odds for Canberra fields focus on Sagamore Mone Tito and Doth Nave as favourites. The Flying Handicap and secret passion loom as top bets with Bey and Storm Hawk among contenders. Catshook and Cathook show mixed form. Col Hook has won two of his last three starts under trainer Harry Clarke.
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Sagamore
Monetito
Law
Canberra
Goolhur
Hi Star Courier
Tn Feld
Sal
Eslampiday
Promnes Toling
Coady
Laraday
Noy
Thelgon
Piccadilly Lad
Acvon
Storm Hawk
Cooma
Cathook
Flying Sherpa
Quean Bevin
Harry Clarke
Colhook
Weather halts heat in Port Phillip Bay championship
Heavy weather on Port Phillip Bay forces cancellation of the third heat in the International 505 class Australian championship. Tongr from Queanbeyan set a track record earlier, while Col Hook narrowly beat Brown Fort and Storm Hawk at Canberra before the day ended in Melbourne.
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Tongr
Queanbeyan
Colhook
Canberra
Sting
Brown Fort
Storm Hawk
Melbourne
Port Phillip Bay
Sydney yacht racing sees bold battles for NSW title
After two heats, top helms clash in the NSW Star class and 4 metre events. Pam leads overall with 18.7 points as Aquila and Deroda tie in the Star, while Sailors focus on the final heats and the Admiral's Cup contenders. Tactics and fleet rivals push toward tomorrow’s decisive races amid Golden Week coverage.
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Shewa Pathes
Fim
Australia
Fourah
Randeic
Wa Sydney
Beties Lalor
Garton Ings
Tate i
Farongs
Bill
Monro
Muni
Sherpa
Alyae
Crowth
Murta
Norman Booth
Sarge
Cunerea
Darytus
Hax
A. B. Carr
Pam
Nsw
Aquila
Deroda
Pittwater Vest
Émin
Xian Cronf
Vanessa
Tae Pusey
Rainer Tommy Smith
Helms T O
George Moore
Norman Wanth
Southe
Mount Ray Crows
Tony Carrit
Ten Essey
Ir Eine
Saile
Brock- Moore
Great World
Saleing
Yandoo
Mr Smith
Lie Bydney
Ereeelow
AJC
Avant
Aler
Tomah
Western Australian Open hit by pro absence
American promoter AL Briner offered 500 to cover the no show of pros Buchholz and Ray Moore at Perth event. Buchholz stayed home after a family emergency. Moore’s whereabouts were unknown. Rosewall and others competed as replacements in a disrupted schedule at Royal Kings Park in Sydney and Perth.
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Perth
AL Briner
Earl Buchhole
Ray Moore
Royal Kings Park
Moore
Briner
Ten
Buchholz
Joore
Arived
Sydney
Sey Belwen
Ken Tobin
Mel
Wingley
Norm Warley
Phil Dent
John Alex
Stables
Ander
Rowewall
Mouiy
Fsa
Ely
Ewewall
Dawn
Motipuhote
Lan Gould
Rosewall
Miss Durr
Anne
Mia Durr
Nsw
Sina
Indy Tepart
America
Leng
Inal
Lyncariths
Han
Hewt Wall
Fel
Munoz
Spain
Pawers
Adrian Pancata
Mimmi
Slas Domenico
Italy
Roh an Rivett on the Test Australia Depends on Four
Australia relies on four key factors as the second Test approaches at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The West Indies, despite missing Lloyd in Brisbane, blooded Edwards Fredericka and Davis, with Edwards impressing despite bad luck and Fredericka emerging as a standout. The visitors’ bowling attack showed the main weakness in Australia’s batting, while seven West Indian batsmen have posted scores of 60 or more against the home side, heightening expectations for the series outcome.
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Sydney Cricket Ground
Brisbane
Lloyd
Australia
Edwards
Fredericka
Davis
Fredericke
Anches
Australi
Lawry
Chaupel
Achilles heel lies in West Indies fielding and catching
The piece argues the West Indies bid to win their first rubber in Australia hinges on fielding and catching, not batting or bowling. It cites Lloyd’s brilliance in the covers and notes Australia’s dominance, with Lawry, Chappell, McKenzie, and Gleeson shaping the series through strong batting and bowling averages. It highlights overreliance on a few stars and calls for improved fielding ahead of the next Test.
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Vishry
Australia
Glorious hour Connolly shines in English bowling saga
The report notes Connolly, a bowling mainstay in England, endured a difficult end to day one in Brisbane with one wicket for nearly 200 runs as Freeman faced limited opportunities in Melbourne. It discusses potential changes to Australia's attack, mentions veterans Allan and Chappell, and weighs likely inclusions or fitness concerns affecting the third match.
Marti family greens trip highlights Canberra bowls scene
Arthur and Mrs Martin travel from Canada to the USA and the UK with the Canberra South group, sharing bowls and meeting players across cities. They plan a New Year visit by Trevallyn Bowls Club, Launceston, and will stay through January, joining Canberra clubs for events at City venues.
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Achur
Alene
Arthur
Mrs Martin
Canada
USA
Tm. Row
Chicago
Portland Cement
Tourbt Ptier Te Wes
Won
Bedford College
University of London
Evane Gils
Canberra
Mary Mie
Harry Brady
Toronto
John J Praklin
Honolulu
Renlrces
Hong
Arthur Bullen
Canberra South
Australia
Keith
Warding
England
Trevallyn Bowls Club
Launceston
Canberra City
Dooms
Canera North
Canberra West
Sydney Hobart race notes and hopefuls in 40% breeze
The Sydney Hobart race saw captains discuss plans for next year with Admiral George Wall and Jock Sturrock among the veterans. Skipper Manley and navigator aboard Koomooloo praised conditions while repairs on forestay and late decision to race affected the crew. The event featured a field including Starfire and Cape Weatuck as contenders with plans to train in England for the Admirals Cup.
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Hobart
Kimora
Ed Moret
Sahen
John Smiles
Sydney
Chancs
Parker
Ting
Jdown
Richard
Ona
Denis Iavigsio
Richare
Kimwanda
Iiimar
Oval
Sydney-Hobart
Koomooloo
Admirals
Han
Snd
Starfire
Navigator
Cape Weatuck
Perth
Manley
Ounce
Goraa
Jock Sturrock
Bass Strait
Tulle
Col Beis
England
Sulyey
Ted Ragamus
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Canberra Fields
By John Hourigan
T.J. Smith Back
W.A
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A.C.T. Jockey Club
Civic Centre
West Indies
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Seymour Nurse
Barry Jallman
Ibw
Rohan Rivett
Howin
McKenzie
Gleeson
Hurman
Freeman
Melbauine
Sirst Rurely
Redguh
Slackpote
Sheahan
Aieers
Balymen
Peter Allan
McKendle
We Boyd
Camweho
Griffin
Hall
King
Moya
Camacho
Arthur Marin
Martin
Arthur Marti
Scotland
Martins
Tanihest
Thurso
Acthur Wan
Haut BP
Councils
Renneberg Allan
Sobers
Tadies
Florent
Motel
City
Ondine
Sten
Edera ‘of Australia Pty Limited
Pirie Fact
A.c.t.lt.a. Courts
Manuka
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