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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1952
Page
6
London Sunday report notes QUEEH'S triumph in the Oaks race. The horse led from a late challenge by Lord Meyentie and finished just ahead, earning about £400 in prize money.
A fragmented racing report highlights Yeoval's form and weight lightness as he eyes the Winter Stakes at Rosehill. The text notes Keen contenders including Yom, Friendly Feeling, Bankbrook, and Tonsing, with mentions of The Mileomere Handicap and Windsor Handicap context and upcoming races like the Winter Nursery and Juvenile events.
A garbled racing results note lists Randwick events and contenders. It names several horses such as Admiral's Lady Granita Friendly Cape Wayside Bloom Yeoval Sea Wolt and others with references to handicaps and stakes.
The consignia nt Marnrak, owned by Mrs D Barker of Barton and trained by Barney Tatteran, won the principal event at the Goulburn meeting. Marnrak beat the hot favourite Slinger by a neck after races at Jevenn with a strong showing in the Reel q Malden Handicap and other divisions. Betting markets favored Billericay and Loch Luing figures, while other races saw Marnrak secure victories under J Penvee with All R. Bicester and Hughes in the frame.
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