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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1937
Page
6
In Melbourne Friday a Queensland imported horse named Plymouth faltered during the Autumn race season at Epsom. The animal proved very lame and will likely be placed out for training, despite expectations set by Young Idea and other runners.
The Sydney Cup prize rises by £100 and the Sires Produce Brakes advance while the lowest handicap prize reaches £100. Two new races join the programme on the third and fourth days each carrying £700, expanding the events for women.
A fragment from a sports feature recalls a bygone era where victories carried different weights. The notes highlight selections and opinions about games, players, and outcomes reflecting historic perspectives on wins versus losses.
Racing notes outline trials and handicaps for Saturdays Tupreranong Race Meeting. Featured events include the Second Trial Handicap over six furlongs with contenders ITCHENQEE and Verdinary Cognac a, plus Juvenile Handicap at 1.25 and trials for To-day’s programme. Local clubs and officials cited include Canberra Racing Club and prominent names like R. Martin.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a place in Braddon and a date or event near Oe pom pene More eye. Details are unreadable. core terms include Cog Preet Atdreuradia and Debe Haheepanee Satte. Unable to determine full people or actions from the readable portion.
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