Valley mare Ormonde favoured for Hep race
Valley Girl led all the way when she defeated Chatspa and Tren Crown at the Valley course. Expect improved performance if track conditions are favorable. She carries 7 lb more, meets Chatspa and Tron Crown on five pounds worse terms, and Sun Kist and Golden Field offer strong but uncertain challenges.
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Valley Girl
Chatspa
Tron Crown
Sun Kist
Golden Field
Sir Vara
Robert Bruce
Potentate
Matterhorn Heads Buxton Handicap Challenge
Matterhorn backs a ten furlong Buxton Handicap following a Bendigo Cup win while his Mornington Peninsula win was an easy exercise. Merty Scout showed stamina to win Eclipse Stakes and is expected to suit the longer race. Richard, with 8.5, and Mile End as possible placers join El Tovar and Iphicles as chances in a competitive field.
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Matterhorn
Mornington
Merty Scout
Caulfield
Carnage May Make Amends In Kingsville Handicap
Carnage looks strong in the six furlongs Kingsville Handicap after a strong finish in the Holyrood Handicap. Our Title won the Flying Handicap at Woodend last week and may again threaten, with Gay Archer double winners in recent starts. Gien Yarra Dusky Isa Trentside likely to contend, while Jamboree has several placements. Anglo Saxon, a crack two year old, appears winner in the Maroondah Handicap with Chequin and Bonnie View likely for minor places.
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Carnage
Kingsville
Holyrood
Woodend
Gay Archer
Gien Yarra
Dusky Isa
Trentside
Anglo Saxon
Despit
Chequin
Bonnie View
Cobram Carnival Cycling Meet Eyes Big Crowds and Prizes
Cobram prepares for a carnival with about 100 professional cyclists for £200 in prizes and 35 women riders in the Australian Championship. League of Wheelmen officials attend to assess Cobram for future events, with Tassy Johnson named referee. Early events start around 11 30 am, finals 3 to 4 pm, and local traders urged to observe a holiday to attend.
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Cobram
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Cobram Club
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League
Australia
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Tassy” Johnson
Berlin
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Erskine Replaced in Suez Occupation Zone
Lieutenant General Sir George Erskine and Lieut General Sir coor neral Officer are reported as forced from command in the military occupation zone of the Suez Canal amid restructuring and shifts in control.
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Sir Coorneral
Suez Canal
Yarrawonga Teen Beats Seniors In Two Races
Ian Douglas a 16 year old Yarrawonga rider nearly six feet tall stunned cycling officials on his first senior outing last Sunday afternoon. He won the 5 mile handicap and the 2 mile scratch by wide margins in fast times, riding solo for much of the way and defeating Gerald Steward Bob Shadforth Cal Cornish and Mal Boag. His debut drew comparisons with Russell Mockridge. He also won the B Grade scratch race in decisive fashion.
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Ian Douglas
Yarrawonga
Arthur Dewan
Ian
Russell Mockridge
Douglas
Gerald Steward
Bob Shadforth
Cal Cornish
Mal Boag
Shepparton Night Carnival Sets Up Cobram Clash
More than 20 Cob cyclists head to Shepparton for a night carnival under floodlights. The event features a second battle between Val Millsteed and Betty Knight with Cobram fans expected to attend. Sunday's racing produced results across grades with Douglas winning the 5-Mile Handicap and wins in B and A grade sprints.
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Shepparton
Cobram
Val Millsteed
Betty Knight
Ti. Douglas
G. Steward
J. Stewart
I. Douglas
K. Douglas
G. Stewart
J. Healey
M. Boag
C. Cornish
M. Rhodes
A. Joscht
K. Morgan
Bad fall at crossing mars Cob ram cycling race
The A Grade scratch race at Cob ram was disrupted by a four rider crash at the railway crossing bend. Paul Monyard led the fall, bringing down Bob Shadforth while Gerald Steward and Col Cornish crashed into the fence and gates. Boag won after the chaos.
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Paul Monyard
Bob Shadforth
Gerald Steward
Col Cornish
Shadforth
Munyard
Malcolm Boag
Tickets Endorsed for Melbourne Christmas Train Travel
Country travelers planning to journey to Melbourne for the Christmas and New Year holidays must have the return portion of their tickets endorsed in time for departure. Country stationmasters will soon provide full details of extra holiday trains and changed services.
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Melbourne
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