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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1930
Page
4
Racing at Canterbury Park highlighted the Park Stakes Maiden Welter Handicap and Flying Welter events with multiple divisions. Key contenders included Elmore Rampart and Campion in the Maiden Welter, while Roaring Roger led the Nursery Handicap and Kala Moth challenged in Flying Welter, with tight finishes and notable odds.
The race meeting at Horarhurst featured several packed fields and tight finishes. Lucky Saint led a crowded sprint card with a near-miss, while Spearhurst won the Plate by a length and a half. Later, Pop Home claimed the 9th event by two lengths, and Fred Brown surged to victory in the Brush Steeplechase. Apprentices’ Handicap closed the card with a tight finish as Lord Narcinia took dominant early position.
At Hale tonite in the One mile Welter Handicap race Prime led early with Vongs Lena 29 yards behind. Laddenham A. (Tiven) Crontipicath posted 1.308 while Hurt ehwrmante and ET UPratty ce ac ge B Tead-bout trailed. Other contenders included Duet King Blywan Aatree Linatics and Certificat. Charmante and King vada Tiva faced stiff competition as Linatic showed speed. Time 2.00.
Canberra Club shooters competed at the Duntroon Range for the No. 7 Trophy. Ten shots from 300 yards tested iron sights and scoring. Chapman and Haslam led the field with strong groups, while Webb and Gumpaton posted notable gains in the two months since May. The No. 2 trophy for the 100 yards range was contested, with Gumpaton and team officials observing.
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