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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1972
Page
11
Racing brief notes Queanbeyan and Cooma hosts meet today with entries from Nowra and surrounding circuits. Local trainers expect competitive fields as riders prepare for sprint and long distance events across two tracks.
Race preview notes several runners including POPALLO with mixed past form and likely weight draw concerns. FOCUS on FET GLAZE DOMINION CANMORE MOON AGAIN WARREGO QUEEN HERE I AM SROORFIELD FRINCE WC UT with comments on each horse's chances, pace, and potential to perform in the mile race at Goulburn.
The document lists ACT TAB racing classifications with leg and distance details, closure times, and horse names such as 7.10 NSW, 7.55 FIRST LEG, 8.00 16 SW, and reserves like Golly Mie. It records NSW and ACT TAB events, multiple legs, and stated closing times for each race, including venues such as Gunnedah and Bat 1 Expo Chane.
Daily Doubles horse racing results show two legs with first and second doubles across states. Known odds cited include 9.35 for Australia and 1.00 for a cited wager. The notes mention transitions and furlongs, with tailed listings for welter events and short win odds.
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