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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1973
Page
13
A fragmented text fragment mentions names and terms such as SCOTT ARG FLYING CREME and MANDARIN with stray letters and numbers. The readable bits show scattered references rather than a coherent event or report.
The fragment lists race categories at Eagle Farm with a note reading complete guide for the Chermside Novice event. Time references show 12.15 and 1.30 with unclear entries suggesting horse names or jockeys such as Teor ear Olde MA AMOKEY SG and Salisbury. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
The report lists horses like PALM CHL and VOYAGER among contenders in a crowded field. It notes trainers and jockeys such as P. Cook and mentions upcoming races at Randwick and Doomben with bets and distances, highlighting May events and potential favorites.
Victorian breeder Geoffrey Levett and wife Robin failed to buy Morston after offering nearly a million dollars. Owner-trainer Budgett refused, stating the colt would not be sold and should stay for English breeding. Levett noted Australia’s growing role in the bloodstock market amid rising yearling prices.
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