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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1948
Page
4
The Cowra Jockey Club barred the New South Wales horse Peter Robinson from the Ie Cowra Cup after weights for day one were published. The decision followed ruleings by the WDA and reflected a tightening of entry acceptance affecting the horse’s eligibility.
Reports detail a golf club event with Maurive Prowler achieving a notable hole in one on the second tee. Forbes PLP members, including local proprietor Gi Cogley, participate as plans for the annual golf day at Goolagon unfold.
Riptide, winner of the two year old classics, may add tomorrow's Canterbury Guineas to his list of successes. Royal Andrew, who ran second to San Domenico last Saturday, appears Riptide's strongest rival with the extra distance. Minor entries and other races fill the card as trainers, jockeys, and locals prepare for a busy meeting at Canterbury.
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