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Newspaper
Fremantle Mercury
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1933
Page
4
Before acceptances were filed experts discuss likely contenders in the upcoming thoroughbred event. They assess form, trainers, and track conditions, naming possible favorites and longshots among the entries.
A preview of the upcoming event at Headquarters notes past form for Highland Prince Dal Cais Sir Lucullus Summan Prince Alfred Kilmaud Maculis Lord Mahree Qur Host Antissa and others. It highlights Highland Prince as favorite with recent wins on 108, 112 weight, suggests Dallais as saver, praises Sir Lucullus, Summari as strong in jumping, and flags barriers for Prince Alfred while noting limited form for others. The best four appear to be Highland Prince Summarin Sir Lucullus and Summari.
The likely quartet consists of Fair Grain Riveret Land of Nod and Imperial Guard as the main challengers. If he gains the jump out it will be hard to head off the winner may emerge from this group with patience and pace shaping the outcome.
Six furlong Peron Handicap with Land of Nod and Riveret among runners. Fair Grain is tipped after recent strong form. Arcoff, Sociable, and Green Laddie also noted entrants. Conversion and Present Again feature among likely contenders with a stacked field and mixed latest results.
Capparis shows improvement with every run and is the most promising of this year's youngsters. She has won her last two starts, carrying seven and a tight weight, and is set a solid task at 9.0. D'Artagnan finished fourth in the last race won by the filly and meets her on 15 pounds better terms. Cuerpo looks a place getter at least and Wenbury has a chance after a third on Cup Day, though she disappointed two days later. Astrasiga and Mamola may also figure. the tip is Capparis, D'Artagnan, Cuerpo, Wonbury.
The excerpt critiques advertising’s reach into daily life, noting Palmolive soap campaigns push beauty notions while the product remains for cleanliness. It lists horses and betting odds, highlighting Dawn of Youth, Athleta, Bonesta, Ayr Militant, Whateman, Beggar Girl, Merry Moon, Baddish, Red Top, Buena Suerte, Reefer, and a four-horse quartet Took Tikely Athleta Baddish Reefer.
Desert Bells, aged daughter of Grattan Bells, has a career of steady placings in fast class events. At the Christmas carnival he placed second in a Cup heat, third in the final, and second to Dux Star in the New Year Handicap and second to Iach Benny in the two miles Metropolitan Handicap. He again claimed third in the Moora Handicap with a time of 22.153, the fastest of the night. Arabs Chief and Altri are to run in the State Handicap this Saturday night with Arab Chief at 2.40 scratch and Altri trying to overcome 114 yards.
A woman waiting to buy a ticket at the picture show glared after a man who bumped her shoulder. He muttered a sharp remark and warned her not to nibble him.
The Brennan Park gathering produced promising showings from WEL.ALIE in the Kununoppin Handicap and TRUST ME in the Moora Handicap, with others like IDOL BITS and ELLA DERBY noted for dash and potential. A mix of horse names, handicaps, and light dialogue from the event fills the racing page.
The field features Prince Paladin Bonny Note Resource Stealth Arapuni Star Sir Knight Commander Gallvara Sir Mond and others. Prince Paladin failed in the Christmas Carnival but should run well here while Bonny Note sets a strong early pace. Arapani Solids have great chance. Sir Mond shows a stout finishing burst.
Speedy ex Victorian pacer Connie Glo, among Western Australia’s top imports, targets the Manjimup Handicap at Brennan Park this week. Fresh from winning Fremantle Cup on debut in WA and finishing strongly at Perth, she upset Kellerberrin favourite last week, with Kelly guiding her and Northwood Lady as another winner on the card. The four year old shows potential to improve further into ages three to six.
That great old battler Gleaman carries weight but is far from out. He quickened to win last start over the mile and his white head should figure here. Three Stripes showed early form since January, High Romance and Thiasrooma are close risks, Valpre and Sociable have chances. We fancy Gleaman High Romance Thiasrooma Valpre with Gallibrook and Black Martin prominent.
State's fastest pacers gather at Brennan Park for a Saturday meeting with Adonaldson Connie Glo Findon Derby Miss Eileen Don Derby Mimi Percy's Son Dillon Huon and Tommy Dillon among entrants. Adonaldson the top rated locally carries 108 yards in the Manjimup Handicap while Connie Glo starts 36. Bridgetown Handicap features Cup winner Miss Eileen on 54 yards. Long distance racing may challenge the state record as back markers seek to close gaps.
W A bred horses in the Torbay Handicap over one mile with dawn of youth and imperial guard among top weights. Numerous entries include Regatra Ayr Militant Bonesta and Reefer with prices and odds listed for a crowded field.
The piece discusses election work led by Jim Burgess, noting a probable government change and public discontent with prior promises. It cites financial constraints on state election pledges, currency and credit challenges, and authorities pushing for decisive action to resolve state troubles. It also reports W Davies MLA returning from NSW with gloomy views on England and Wales, plans lectures in Sydney, and a health-restorative holiday.
Western Australia harness scene saw Pierre's Pride, a square-gait trotter, rank among top gaited rivals as he defeated Amorel and Dexter Nut at Brennan Park. Belalic recovered late from a slow start to claim fifth, with a 36 yard handicap for Collie Handicap next, over one mile three furlongs.
The notice credits A Souter & Co proprietors and lists the printing house at 810 Queen Street Fremantle and 69 Market Street Fremantle.
Millions of worlds fly through space and our Earth sits among them. What powers govern these suns and orbs and what is behind Space and Time. The piece ponders the vastness of the universe, beginnings and ends, and humanity’s place within it.
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