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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 14, 1955

Page

8

Shadow Play and Debited Lead in Royal Stakes Field

The program lists Shadow Play as second favourite with Debited set to ride, while Empric andormex Burney jockey feature in the event alongside a crowded Cast including Wind Foreewat and Willy Farther. Multiple named horses and stakes like MONASH WELTER and LA TROBE indicate a rich race program for the day.

Faye Hana E. Preston Shadow Play Ormex Vax Q Willy Farther

Unclear historic names cluster in fragmented OCR list

An unreadable OCR fragment lists numerous proper nouns and terms such as Canterra Stakes, King's land, Merry China, The Telegran, Idle Storm, and various named individuals. The text lacks coherent sentences or context to identify a definite event or report.

Yda Carolyn Fart Tit Endlesn Gossip King's Land Merry ‘Chins Canterra Blec He Marklyn King's’ Moral Marge’ Freasure Bettiah Lay Canverra Ann Elione Bede's Ny Caravan Marshal Brown Margle Sterne Et John Buck Lord Picton Gees Prida Symphon Tima

Raconteur Ends Racing Career Amid Inconsistent Tendon Woes

Perth reports that Raconteur, former Western Australian champion, owned by Mrs G W Gaynne, may not race again. Trainer warns tendon trouble recurrence could keep the famed horse from future starts, with ongoing concerns over its condition and care.

Raconteur Perth Whiang G. W. Gaynne Bhe Brinbane Straduroke

Johnson Beats Prampean for Australian Middleweight Contender

Johnson scores a convincing win to edge closer to the Australian middleweight title by defeating Prampean. The match featured a flashing right eyebrow moment as Johnson extended his winning streak to four, maintaining momentum on his quest for the title.

Johnson Stnahog Himsalf Prampean Mikar John

Walter Handicap Preview At Canterbury Park Races

Pre race notes list contenders for the Walter Handicap and Canterbury Park Handicap with mentions of jockey decisions and trainer comments. Names such as Gyp sy Tide Milanda Calta and Geldings Maiden appear alongside entries like Royal Romeo French Monarch and Magic Chant in a brisk, period style racing summary.

Acceptor Dewaroy Ossaile Mameon Fantac Druiden Weir W. Cook Gypsy Tide Athebury Cook Milanda

Boxer Cockell Faces Youth Ring Demand Controversy

A garbled report notes John Simgeun appealing for a larger boxing ring figure as British challenger Don Cockell trains. Protests and schedules mix with claims about a 26 year old found to be 15, while American observers question Cockell’s form ahead of a potential title bid.

John Simgeun Boeing Bilpson Nares Cpa Nit Fweky Marciane Don Cockell Uae Ual Cockell Java Drees Aporta Weiter Marcham Ahan Cockel Americas

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