Doon Suffers Leg Break After Track Incident
Jockey Ted Doon broke his left leg in two places in a Saturday morning track accident. In hospital, he quipped I must have killed a Chinaman while reflecting on the event. Comment attributed to Peter Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Doon
Treble to Yass stable at barrier trials
Merv Dunley who trains for Mr Owen Merriman at Yass led in three winners at the barrier trials held at Canberra racecourse. Apprentices rode Brown Glove Mafia and Gloves Off in five heats, with Mafia posting the best short-trial time of 38.5 seconds. A Sunday trial day drew strong attendance. several horses clocked notable times and owners and trainers were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merv Dunley
Owen Merriman
Yass
Canberra
Brown Glove
Mafia
Warren Dunley
Canberra Racing Club
ACT Jockey Club
Southern District Racing Association
Golden Quill
Sutton Road
Rourne
Cate
Marmunden
Super Mile
Prince Mar
Rudyard
W. Donley Tal Ti Hopingard K. Smith
Royal Sales
Couch
Botton A. Bawden
Carpenter
Fien
Ajem
Wenner Tameday
Dunley
Golden Quill Hillier
Akkah Valley
Demi Paradise K
Smith
Chantesley
K Anderson
Len
Eelen
M. Dunley
Vasa
AL Hewden
Sunet Glen F
Camenter
Wavealong ER. Smith
Mins Nutmeg BR
Rendall
Chilly K. Anderson
Lens
Sinee
Co Wot
Uandegas
Bent
Prince Mar A. Bawden
Jomo K
Andean
the Hour
Lord ‘Asta
Kendall
Petite Pence
Deniey
Dalen
Slew
Gisec
L Mar UN
Glows
Crmieyta
Marmunda A
Hawden
L. Petre Fa
Valen
G. Dunn
Jockeys to be scarce at Randwick meeting
Sydney racing notes warn of a top jockey shortage for Randwick next Saturday as leading riders ride at Doomben Cup. Neil Campton's Rosehill suspension further depletes riders. Pat Webster awaits stewards inquiry. Ray Selking plans to ride at Randwick. Athol Mulley holds a Stan Fox retainer and may ride for Randwick stable. Doomben Cup mounts discussed. several horses and betting order listed.
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Sydney
Randwick
George Moore
Mel Schumacher
Neville Wol Des Lake
Ron McCarthy
Ron Quinton
Sid Spinks
Neil Campton
Rosehill
Pat Webster
Joe
Ray Selking
Haguse
Athol Mulley
Stan Fox
Mullens Lane
Dick Roden
Datus
Sandys Hope
Mona Lad
United fall to St Patricks in hockey match
St Patricks defeated United 2-0 in a fast contest to claim its first A grade win. Old Canberrans beat Horton 3-1, Central edged ANU 3-0, while St Patricks harbored a strong defensive display with John Hourigan stopping numerous United attempts.
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United
St Patricks
Canberrans
Horton
Central
ANU
John Hourigan
Vince O'Connor
Cout
St Edmunds
Barton
Daramalan Red
Canberrass
Woden
Edmunds
Daramalan Black
Daramalan Eagles
St Patricks White
Bryan Hurrell
Tor Central
Cemnor
Barwick
de Plater
Cur- UN
Whithread
Arton
Hell
Work Central
Hurrell
Mason
RMC
United UW
St Patrick
AMC
Waratah
St Patricke
Rans
St Patrick's
Cer
Berton
Grammar
Old
Canberrana
St Edmunds O
Daramalant Central
Inder
Old Canberrans
Canberrana Gold
Daramalan
Pvp
woDpteLe Fiz Central
As Ras
Waratah Oe
United As
Ty Old
Il Patricks Ee
Uz Anu
Ae Oe
Infidel wins two races at Canberra Paceway in trot double
Infidel, driven by trainer John McCormack, won both Beginners events over 84 furlongs at Canberra Paceway on Saturday. He sat behind pacers Exhil rate and Lemrac, then moved outside on the final lap to lead, defeating Lemrac by 24 yards with Exhilerate third. An Inter race time around 2.13 is anticipated, with Infidel set to race at Paceway again next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doon
Queanbeyan
Canberra
Edlington
Infidel
Scrivener
John McCormack
Percy Lyric
Exhilarate
King’s Noble
Regals
Barons & M
Wanderers
W. Rebels
Barton L
Watson
Queannie Dita
Iacased Fitnet Mergente
Oden Rebels
Eliad
Deakin
Saints
Pial Panic
Amazons
United
Barton
Cancrane
Geoff Hellyer
ACT
de Plater
Curtin
Old
Canberrans
Whitebread
Old Canberrans
McCormack
Exhilerate
Carl Festignay
Gift
O'Hanlon Lass
Braddon Edges Throsby In Shock Mixed Tennis Win
Braddon recovered brilliantly to upset Throsby in the ACTSTA mixed tennis fourth round. Braddon pair Margaret JO Sullivan and June Fraser lost 1 6 14 in the women s doubles to Kay Schiavinato and Pat Macnicol, while John Skene and John Hamilton had a separate result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddon
Throsby
Actsta
John de Costa
Barry Stokes
Miss Fraser
Hamilton
Turner
Barton
Sue Austin
Stephanie Percivall
Margaret Harrigan
Betty Armstrong
John Greenup
John Austin
Eric Bycroft
Jack Branton
Mrs Harrigan
Bycroft
Turner II
Reid
Sparion
Majura
Trhovhy
Campbell Turner
Dividion
O’conny
North Woden
Tuer
Flinders
Cs Braddon
Forrest F
Red Hill
Forrest
Diridon Campbell
Alnitic
St Patricks
Anu
Braddoe
Patricka Ie Forrest
Julian Scott wins two mile cross country in Canberra meet
Julian Seo, former Canberra half mile and decathlon champion, pulls off a surprise two mile cross country victory over rival Stromlo Scott while guest runner from Minnesota. Canberra’s star cohort plans a stronger challenge next week against Sydney over 10,000 metres at Centennial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Seo
Canberra
Sydney
Centennial Park
Windmars Rifle Club practice at Queanbeyan range
Canberra Rifle Club members fired a 700 yard practice shoot on the Queanbeyan range amid a cold windy afternoon. Top score went to H Bateup with 74 while J Melintosh posted a single stage score. other notable scores include H Barcup 78 and C G Hatherly 72 with varied totals across A and free pistol events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra Rifle Club
Queanbeyan Range
H. Bateup
J. Melintosh
H. Barcup
F. Browey
J. Melotowh
CG. Hatherly
J Bensley
Casseidon de Payne
Pillinger
Marion-Alien
W. Tombkine
S. Cope
Harria
H. Berne
Crombie Air
Australia bat strongly in tune-up match at Nottingham
Australia’s top order fired with Bill Lawry and Ian Redpath building a 68 run start and Redpath adding 84 while Bob Cowper and Redpath added 121 for a solid stand. The 357 total, highest since beating Surrey, came as Notts struggled without Gary Sobers in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottinghamshire
Gary Sobers
Australia
Edgbaston
Bill Lawry
Ian Redpath
Redpath
Bob Cowper
Notts
Cowper
Carlton Forbes
Sheahan
Geelong Drops to Fourth After Two Defeats
Geelong tumbles to fourth in the Victorian Football League after consecutive losses, threatening finals. Carlton beat Geelong by eight at Geelong to stay atop the ladder while Essendon surged to second with a strong finish over Hawthorn and St Kilda strengthened its percentage with an easy win over South Melbourne at Moorabbin. Richmond suffered a surprise setback, losing to Collingwood at the MCG, dropping from the top four as results reshaped the standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geelong
Carlton
Essendon
Hawthorn
St Kilda
South Melbourne
Moorabbin
Wwe Prvariea
Richmond
Se Kilda
Baldock
Smith
Moran
Obs
South Maenan
Buts
Cnak
Ones
Silvar
Robertson
Lofts
Scarlett
Newman
Mewland
Athens
Melbourne
Park Feldman
Davia
Kenneally
Crow
Murray
Rhodes
O'Brien
Keendon
Walte
Epis
Wilken
Payne
Mawthore
Wilbon
Arthur
Meagher
Obeann
Hog
A Shee Tuddenham
Richmond Ane
Bartlett
Aarick
Moora
Nie
Odio Ize
Collingwood
Footscray
Canberra Canter and Canter: Mixed Race Results Report
Saturday race results show Canberra brave a double win with Sir Middle Cour and Viking Flyer among multiple winners. Odds and payouts dominate a dense listing of horses, drivers, and placings across Rosehill and Canberra TAB events in a bustling racing roundup.
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Canberra
Middle Cour
Viking Flyer
Byrne
G. Costello
Prince Affreux
Walterio
Vinge
Aussle Bay
Wed
Rofler
Thal
Mi Clurndale
Madison
Ulemar
T. Finger
Tan Sombers
Revery
Rurey
Chosen Lady
S. Shelton
Atherra
Bank
Il Ris
Os Hurnisgae
Kite ‘ Son
Hean
Silmac
Joni
Serr Nylange
Cares
I.lville
Mal
LAB
Ensington Streple
EL McEwan
T. McGinley
Delville Boy
Tmsris
BR. Raniall
Fracier
Fox Am
PEG, Oh
Ing
Hilennia Us
Redwood
Lane
Tavener
A. Waite ii
Racing calendar midweek and weekend fixtures
Wednesday features Canterbury and Moonee Valley races with Canberra fixture nominations due by 6pm for July 20. Thursday offers Wyong and Seymour racing. Friday hosts Harold Park night trots. Saturday schedules Randwick Flemington Doomben and Cootamundra races, with Canberra afternoon trotting and Queanbeyan greyhounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra Racing Club
Wyong
Seymour
Harold Park
Randwick
Flemington
Doomben
Cootamundra
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Peter Lyons
Canberra Hospital
Judith McPhillips
John Edlington
Southern Tablelands and South Coast Racing Association
Southern Districts Ewig Association
Feom
Barlen
Kennedy
By Mark Keyworth
Patricks
Canberrams
Patricka
St Chammar
Patricks Gold
By John Hourigan
Parkes
Night Striker
Wight Striker
D. Flermming
Marge Commander
Julian Scott
Stromlo
Scott
University of Minnesota
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Stars
Gavin Jones
Dave Melnnes
Nsw
Peter Busby
Dennis Smith
Tony Rumble
Ray Roberts
Alan Cowen
K Miles
Judy Kinnane
Lyn Charalambous
Jenny Mills
Matina Malag
J. I Scott
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P. Scott
Pae
LA. Weir
O'Connor
Hal
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Fo Burgersid
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AAFP
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Eric Freeman
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Surrey
Charlie Elliott
Hugo ‘Yarnold
Ian
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Taylor
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Cheltenham Banca
Tosrama
Prain
Miss Mogai
Senera
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Nie Apench
Normanhurst
Far Adamunda
Pennant Hanticar
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Leonun
NS. Lang
O'Manfoe
W. Smith
Mickey Salin
Mean Ra
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J Jackson
Ming
Queanbeyan Ovevhounds
Monaro Mulden
Tracey Again
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Titec
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Fey
Stornaway
Aetrda
Trefoll
Canterbury
Moonee Valley
Greyhounds
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