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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1968
Page
7
Detailed program includes Concord Stakes at two and a half furlongs with $1,850 to winner, and Parramatta Cup at about 2:45 with a $2,330 purse plus trophy. Runners listed include Concord Stake entrants such as STAR HOST and PANORAMA ROSE, with TAB closures and weights noted. Parramatta Cup features ROYAL DISPLAY and CLOVELLY among others, plus multiple handicaps and prizes across seven races.
The card lists bets across nine races with top picks such as Royal Arms, Gay Cavalier, Grey Satin, Nendarco, Rumoroso, Cidon, Gala Rajah, Clovelly, Birthday, Birthright, Royal Rene, Lady Emperor, Karachi, Todlstream, Ecrates, Gallant Music, Tarravran, and Nureyev. It notes first place selections and second or third place runners for each race.
Tonight at Harold Park features the Graduation Stakes over 13 furlongs and 98 yards with TAB closing at 7.00. Runners include Agar's Plough J Mutton, Corale Oaks K Newman, Wren Hall C A Phillis, Lincoln Reveler L C Hendry, Stranraer Special C Hartey, Twist T Eblett, Lucky Decision H Bedford, Darcy Lee K Bayley, Kemble Marrum M Adams, Golden Ram P J Hall, Summer Spring R J Barrett, Borderline BR Andrews, Hanover Joe (2nd res) L Moulds, Breezeaway C W Mutton, Apex Boy K Munro, Slippery Dawn Of J Heath, Florence Ivy C B Sweeney, Victory Command C N Mecaines, Indulge T Elliott, Gate Crash BR McCall, Pride of Hanover J C Cafiye, Chingachgook G J Forrester, Calm Variety H H Wilson, Sandra Gay C Martiny, Tara Gold W I T, Delvin Dancer G Gath. Gosford Head 9.00 closure. Shirley's Daughter W J Binshi, Arabian Way K Robinsos, Stylish Power W Willmott, Emerald Scott H Bottles, Plebe G J Mom, Woodland 845.
Race results list incomplete names with several misreads and typos. Florence Ivy Bernie's Elect Pheasant Bruce Southern Foyle Halwes First Tee Seeree Bindabo Major Ardrossae Common John Emerald Scott Smokey Blaze Miss Overdone Really Good appear as entrants with outcomes noted for several races.
Bindaboo Major dominates recent Mobile FFA as Delvin Dancer Uncanny and Corop McElwin follow with Melbourne Cup form to challenge. Intangible Command and Tamboritha rise in the field as contenders, with Melbourne cup references and recent course results shaping the likely placings.
In a December Bankstown meeting, Smokey Blaze won the Menangle Handicap over Paddy's Might and finished fourth to Healy in the Raider Globe event. Miss Dene placed well in Bankstown on January 8, with Hanover and First Glow also showing. Leslie Kim showed a strong sprint, moving up with Real Good and Mister Chanter, boosting prospects.
Race results list several events with placements for each race. John Barkycorn and Velocity Queen win, followed by Koketta Double third. Delgado, Kime Wedoro, Tough Trot place in Race 2. Other races show O'Hanlon Law, Glenicki, Southern RACE entries and finishes. Velocity Queen and Winged Beauty lead in later heats with Sabre Tooth and Gold Fiddle also noted.
Fragmented TAR racing notes list Horses like Shastri and Be River L with various odds and outcomes. Entries mention NSW TAB divisions, maiden and handicap races, and multiple TAB dividend figures though specifics are obscured byOCR errors.
TAB operates two trot races at Newcastle and Harold Park tonight with all branches except Narrabundah open until 9.50. Betting closes for Hereld Park race 1 at 7 pm and for the double on races 5 and 7 at 8.45. Final race closing time given as 9 pm.
The Gosford meeting features multiple races with detailed results. Emperor's Girl and Bien Win headline the intermediate division, while notable placings include Lancashire Lad, Marty's Son, and Silest. W Wade and Brewis collect several top positions as do Daly, Dalway and Star in various heats. Prize money noted at times, with specific wins and placements across Races 1 to 4 and the Gosford Handicap event.
Fragmentary OCR lists weights and acceptances for Cooma racing on Saturday January 27. Includes entries such as Storm Crane Glendeplee 710 Fangio bear Bt Citerum and various odd names, numbers, and notes lacking clear context or complete forms.
Acceptances for the Wagga race meeting include numerous runners such as Lite Lock Wy, Chorinds, Lord Lock, Gienure Boy, Lite Warrior, Mamdices, Tare’s Lanes, Wishing Book, Blue Mere Oval, Man Of Pea, Silver Palm, Dareal, Turreweens, Manvalso, War Ace, and Kerka, with various weights and entries noted across the card. The list reads like a typical program of acceptances for a field heavy meeting at Wagga, with many names and racing terms appearing in dense form.
A fragmented OCR style list shows cricket draw results and team lineups for Northbourne, ANU, Kingston, and Northern Suburbs. It names players such as Barham, Gallagher, Gordon, Martingattee, Firat, Northbourne, ANU, Kingston, Woden, and South. The text also mentions second grade matches and local club fixtures with numerous surnames and abbreviations.
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