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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 03, 1959

Page

13

El Rocco Favored In Harsh Farm Handicap Ride

El Rocco, coming off a troubled Frazer Handicap run, shoots to top form with 7.8 due to apprentice allowance. He faces Caybros and others in the Homestead Handicap where Hurry By and Gentle Lu also figure as strong challengers. Darby Munro trains the pair aiming for a double.

el Rocco Warwick Farm Neville Sellwood Deadheaters Edspell Tranquilette Bill Dickson Caybros Randwick Port Kar Count Rego Legal Session Spacewise Georges River Gentle Lu Dantesque Leppington Royal Tradition Essine S Park Taptoc Murchison Homestead Point Row Welter Gay Coin Star Boy Count Fall Darby Munro Hurry By

Free Tuition For Riders At Canberra Riding Club

Free lessons in horsemanship will be given to junior and senior members of the Canberra Riding Club under instructor Miss Hines. Junior class at 10.30 a.m. and seniors at 2.30 p.m. start tomorrow, with regular sessions on the first and third Saturdays at Acton while permanent grounds are pursued, and polo.

el Rocco Count Rego Port Kar T Hill Warwick Farm Carib Canberra Hines Acton

Junior Rug by Union mix up clarified in ACT rugby note

W Hanley, president of the ACT J R U, defends the scheduled rugby match times and deferment rules. He notes that cancellation ends a match and deferment requires agreement between team managers. He urges consistency in future match communications to avoid confusion.

Canberra Times W. Hanley A.C.T.J.R.U

Warwick Farm race card with rider claims and weights

The form lists riders and weights for Warwick Farm races with apprentices eligible to claim. Entries include 610 Gentlely NZ 3 R Turner and 301 Amanullah 2 J Thompson among others, plus seven furlongs event noting apprentices may claim and several horses such as Flag Top, Seaward, Empress Fay, High Harbour, Royal Tradition, Meadow, Mayfair Belle, Space Girl, Fickle Maid, Nese Palms, Verve, Indian Sari, Col Estrina, Essine, Cherry, Careless Lass, Rock Varvara, and Lee Jolyn.

R. Turner Amanullah J. Thompson W. Dickson FONDA F. Hodder Dare Say K. Parkinson Redbank R. Selking Gilt Son R. Williams H. Williams Warwick R. George Seaward G. Howard Empress Fay Highrabour E. Lee Royal Tradition Meadow S. Cassidy Col Estrina C. Burns Essine

Fraser Emerson Reach Wimbledon Doubles Final

Top seeded Australian pair Neale Fraser and Roy Emerson defeated Ladislau Legenstein and Torben Ulrich 6 3, 6 2, 6 2 to advance to the Wimbledon doubles final. Rod Laver and Bob Mark also brace for a semi final with Nicola Pietrangeli and Orlando Sirola as the other match unfolds.

London Orlando Sirola Laver Mark Alex Olmedo Barry Mackay

Queanbeyan Greyhound Meeting Draws Nominated Field

Sixty one greyhounds were entered for the Queanbeyan Coursing Club meeting with Eddie Kelly of Canberra aiming for a double with Loose Line and Acid Action. The draw lists Maiden 350 yards, 5th and 2nd Divisions at 350 and 525 yards, up to 1st Division 525 yards, with Tingarra Lad and Ring Wobbler among selections and local prizes donated by business men.

Queanbeyan Eddie Kelly Canberra Murrumburrah Tingarra Lad Antrepillo Wintemar Jania’s Loyal Cindy Miss Serene Valley Lucky Dig Pure Gem Jed Rock Line Good Delight Fair Sky Rocker Time Travel Time Smoky Spirit Bic William Terri Belle New Glitter Broken Rocker Miss Fayette Ey Bones Fair Patch Flash Empress Riley's Rebel Arev Elbow Another Ribbie Monash Lad Sleepy Nipper True Clan Eve Tiger Black Neath Midnight Finn Kure Net Plenty Hope Superb Nev Helen Jones Ben Kure

Flemington and Keilor hurdle and sprint card notes

Details regional racing entries across Flemington and Keilor including the 12.35 hurdle over two miles with eligible riders and a long list of horses led by Fog Theadon and Goonawindi plus the 1st 5 furlong My Peak and other handicaps listing numerous runners and weights.

Keilor Tileman P. Logan Almando Sales Boy I. Duckling i Blackstone Prince Agoorab R. McKenzie Southlee F. Randall Whit Friar C. Shielda TFB Empire Veldt Grenville Boy L. Whelan Terre Loi W. Londregan MY Peak G. Lane Supreme Courage J. Salisbury Oe Gee Bosnia K. Wallace Durastason Oe Minta Lad Regular Riot R. Reed White Night J. Purtell Landelle R. Ball Fiero Gay Banner A. Burton Hydro Rhythm Saran A. Richardson Swanky Lad R. Nelson Blue Diary Save Firean R. Jennings Pensioner A. McLean Prince Joel P. Hyland Spear Arrow K. McNult Edie Ubu Mockridge N. Pyatt G. Watt Myross KENT Pulbrook Dominion Song Nearco Star G. Dare Yangery Chavey W. Wood G. Nichols Lady Heathmont G. Tee Nebra Os Se Ae Realist G. Firth Rokewood G. King Sara Ee Gypsy Dancer Cotton Tail R. Kingston Fitzroy Preston Glen Creek ST Orl Strand Lanyon

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