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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1966
Page
3
Queanbeyan greyhounds show sound form with multiple entries and noted fields and races. The report lists dogs, trainers, and race relationships including pace and distance, reflecting a busy program and expected competitive action.
An enormous plunge on Victorian sprinter Maritana went astray as Distance beat Tre in the $29,000 Stradbroke. In the ANC the second place finisher was Paskaeay, with $22.26. a big field included Darky McCarthy and other named runners. The event drew thousands and culminated in a neck finish with Maritana third. Race record shows 122 1900.
The report lists selections for Brisbane Cup bets with numerous horse names and odds, mentioning Doomben and Doomben Fen Th. It notes Grame Kelly, Graeme Kelly, and Feter Lyons among figures, plus reference to Maritana in Brisbane and a force of 3. The text mixes results, bets, and race context without a single clear outcome.
Randwick TAB double form Windsor Hcp featured a hectic racing card with bets and pacing details. The text references events at Randwick and Macau with jockeys and wagers, indicating ongoing betting activity and race outcomes.
OCR scribbles mixplace names and terms like Exeter, Stele, Tauren, Blazing Arrow, Luton, Earl, Sammler’s Chety, and Frits with unclear actions and dates. Readable bits hint at events, people, and items but lack a coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
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