Racing Review Reflects on Bellevue Meeting and Cup Prospects
After a lively Cardiff Bellevue program, Exceeder showed top form by beating Imarosebud Ergotic Star Sir and Abergwain in the Handicap, raising prospects for the two miler on January 1. Kalloni’s Railway Stakes hopes look slim after Lilt outpaced him in the Welter, with several Stakes entries failing to excite. Starting times listed as 2:30 3 3:30 4 4:30 5.
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Bellevue
Exceeder
Imarosebud
Ergotic
Star Sir
Abergwain
Kalloni
Lilt
Fremantle Fixture Highlights Cup Hopes and Wins
Two Cup candidates Trenand and Betty Hook underperformed at Fremantle with Trenand far behind in December Handicap. Betty Hook showed speed and may target the Christmas Cup. C J Clarke clocked 2.224 in the Silas Handicap with Craboon dominating ahead of Betty Borneo and Sea Foam. Akubra led market but faded to sixth. Good Time placed fourth and Wood Nell broke at start and was distanced.
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Fremantle
Trenand
Betty Hook
C. J. Clarke
Silas
Craboon
Betty Borneo
Sea Foam
Akubra
Tazeena
Alfreda
Wood Nell
Fremantle Winners Shine in Local Derby Trail
Fremantle's three winners Yede Valpre and Caravancer owned and trained by Snowy Pelvin Lippiatt and Jas Jeffrey gave apprentices Daniels and Oliver their first winning ride. Yede and Caravaneer by Cinjeboy remain in the Derby but seen unlikely to trouble the judge.
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Yede
Valpre
Caravancer
Protests Decide Races In 1930 Metropolitan Meet
The 1930 racing scene in the metropolitan area has seven protest wins or losses since August 1. Saturday's race saw List finish third after a victory, marking the first protest decision recalled in the state.
Gallvara Dominates Vale Handicap in Long Pearl Perth Cup Trail
Gallvara the Top Gallant mare won the Vale Handicap over 14 miles and 100 yards by five lengths from Memory Lane and Insurgent. St Davis had a slow start but improved, while Swig and Nardy Yarra trailed. Dennis appears to be returning to form as several Perth Cup prospects perform in this race.
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Gallvara
Memory Lane
Insurgent
St. Davis
Dennis
Swig
Nardy Yarra
Advert: Lid Queen Street Freemastic by Mercantile Prove
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a lid or cover on Queen Street and a Freemastic product tied to the Mercantile firm. Details unclear but reads as a merchant notice or promotional snippet.
Turf Tips Maiden Juvenile Handicap and Related Races
Maiden Juvenile handicap includes LADY PEGASUS with Jolly Fair and Foggy Night in contention. Other events name ETTE Conquer and Segrave or Corimon, with ZEALANDIA and GREEN LADDIE among entries. Several hedge purses feature participants such as SERBURY Red Javelin and Jolly Odd plus THRESE Vice Regent and Miss Field. Laser Trial Stakes lists PUSH or PETER EYNE against Insurgent and Mortal. Lee Steere Welter involves STUNSAIL Chrycophris with Begrave or Cantilate in a competitive card.
Donations for Xmas Cheer by Perth railway hospital fund
The Railway and Tramway Hospital Fund Committee approved £150 5s for Christmas Cheer from Perth Cup sweep profits, plus £100 to Perth Hospital radiology. Disbursements include £25 to Perth Hospital and country medical officer, £10 to Children's Hospital, £5 5s to St John of God Kalgoorlie, and various sums to local charities and homes across Perth and district.
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Railway and Tramway Hopital Fund Committee
Perth Hospital
Children's Hospital
Fremantle Hospital
St. John of God Hospital
Kalgoorlie
Subiaco
Swan Boys
Blind
Parkerville
Daily News
Home of Peace
Children's Protection Society
M.C.L. Convalescent Home
Old Men's Home
Claremont
Hospital For Insane
Clontarf
Little Sisters of the Poor
Old Women's Home
Silver Chain League
Wooroloo
Foundling
Bubiaco
Bar Bells Upsets Moss Handicap From 102 Yards Back
Bar Bells won the Moss Handicap after a slow start and a dramatic rally. Admiral's Child and Dixie Royal were second and third as several horses fell in the race causing disruptions and a late mishap involving Black Tips and Indian Curry. Silent Derby recovered well after the pile up and helped by the fallen horses.
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Bar Bells
Admiral's Child
Dixie Royal
Gladys May
Kitty Vale
Silent Derby
Derby Rock Fails to Match Form in December Handicap
A GOOD PERFORMANCE Derby Rock failed to match his dazzling track form in the December Handicap and finished behind five rivals. Eclipse Rock, the champion pacing pony, surged late to win over Good Oil and Yank, with Good Oil losing by a mere foot after leading most of the race. Yank showed stamina, while Ormonde Direct repeated a State Handicap fourth.
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Eclipse Rock
Good Oil
Yank
Ormonde Direct
Amongst the Trotters Score Big Win in Trotters' Handicap
C J Fraser produced a stunning square-garter improvement in Woodland Den as the Sandy Hook gelding won his second straight Trotters' Handicap. Lady Alva ran second with Happy Alto third after early breaks. Gray Donald, Gertie Hawk, Post Girl trailed. Milleitus impressed from 266 yards back to place seventh. Woodland Don and Happy Alto were the only well-backed runners.
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C. J. Fraser
Alva
Happy Alto
Big Black
Gray Donald
Gertie Hawk
Post Girl
Milleitus
Woodland Don
Rock Mac Triumphs In George Handicap Tight Finish
Andy Shea han drives Rock Mac to a clear George Handicap win over Great Storm Moonbrae and twelve other high class pacers. Willowglen stalled favorite faltered near the post. Don Minto and Rock Bell close behind. Imperial Roy wins State Handicap from Romeo Lass and Donaldite with Ormond Direct Marvel Donald and Freckles following. Marvel Donald favored but underperformed, with potential for improvement.
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Andy Sheahan
Rock Mac
Great Storm
Moonbrae
Willowglen
Don Minto
Rock Bell
Imperial Roy
Romeo Lass
Donaldite
Ormond Direct
Marvel Donald
Freckles
Brennan Park Acceptances State Handicap
Brennan Park entries list a 14 mile State Handicap with odds and morning line figures. Notable entries include Lady Tempest Lasca's Pride Frank Herman Donaldite Nellie Breeze Deep Pool Romeo Lass and Donald Huon among others with varied weights from 12 to 162.
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Lady Tempest
Lasca’s
Midland Handicap Analyzed Field of 25 Runners
The Midland Handicap lists 25 entries with horses including Grass Valley ser Edward Donald ser Virginia Gold ser and Derby Lad ser. Notable weights range from 6 to 60 with several longshots such as Red Rose and Thecla Wood.
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Grass Valley
Alok
Edward Donald
Virginia Gold
Derby Lad
Lady Culloden
Melton Bells
Earl Roy
Woodnut's Choice
Roy Daley
Colin Mac
Burley Bobbie
Miss Priscilla
Anna Bells
Meryl Ray
Len Marvin
Rock Bell
Bess Derby
Tracey Grattan
Jimmy Volant
Beach
Otterburn
Thecla Wood
Red Rose
Eclipse Rock and Others in Fast Pace at Midfield
A racing list shows Eclipse Rock 6 and Rona 6 leading a field through mile to finish with Moon brae 18 Glen Brick 18 and Lady Lorraine 48 among many others including Decorum 30 Trenand 30 and Taraire 48.
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Eclipse Rock
Rona
Wingfoot
Fawn Child
Locanda Prince
Arty Wilkes
Mickmal
Moonbrae
Glen Brick
Princess Ribbons
Decorum
Trenand
Namoi King
Bingen Lad
Tracella
Little Edna
Lady Lorraine
Taraire
Dillon Huon
Maylands Handicap 13 Miles List of Entrants
Maylands Handicap features a 13 mile test with 77 and better ratings. Notable runners include Frank Derby charming Don Coming Home Miss Brick Greyfoot Volant Alfredo Slasher Granite All Pride Colonel Ribbonwood Monty Blue Maori Fuller Lady Bazil Allen Lee Lucky Buller Barney Hood Green Stripes Merry Hoon Tazeena Yeringa Rusty’s Charm Admiral’s Child and Royal Authoress among others.
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Frank Derby
Miss Brick
Greyfoot
Volant
Alfredo
Granite
All Pride
Colonel Ribbonwood
Monty Blue
Maori Fuller
Lady Bazil
Allen Lee
Lucky Buller
Barney Hood
Green Stripes
Merry Hoon
Tazeena
Yeringa
Rusty’s Charm
Admiral’s Child
Royal Authoress
Bayswater Handicap One Mile Field With Long Odds
Thorough list of entrants for the Bayswater Handicap one mile race for fillies and mares 225 and better. Names include Honest Dot, Ethel Wilkes MT, Abbey Lad Ser, Merlin Ser, Alto Childe, Betty Borneo, Heatherborn, Marquis Monte, Sea Breeze, Don Minto, Ratana, The Meadows Maid, Pierre's Dudley, Dixie Royal, Marie Gertson, Willie Roy, Rock's Idle, Angel Bells, Joan Alto, Maori's Friend, Nellie Culloden, Great Storm, and Resilient with various odds or marks attached.
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Honest Dot
Lawrence
Ethel Wilkes
MT. Abbey Lad
Merlin
Alto’ Childe
Betty Borneo
Heatherborn
Marquis Monte
Sea Breeze
Don Minto
Ratana
the Meadow’s Maid
Pierre’s Dudley
Dixie Royal
Marie Gertson
Willie Roy
Rock's Idle
Angel Bells
Joan Alto
Nellie Cul-loden
Great Storm
Resilient
Bassendean Handicap 13 Miles Feature Race Report
Collingwood's Pride leads a field of 20 including Ella Derby Virus Nazimova and Lord Derby in the 13 mile Bassendean Handicap. Overnight weights list a mix of 3% to 72 with many at 12 and 24 pounds, race details are incomplete.
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Collingwood
Pride
Ella Derby
Virus
Nazimova
Lord Derby
Canton
Prince Avan
Red Derby
John Pointer
Head Roy
Bay Patch
Alice May
Seattle
Mimi
Betty Hook
Nelson McCormack
Miss Chicago
Adonaldson
Larimda
Sheik
Bellevue Handicap Race Field Listed at Chester Track
A list of entrants for the Bellevue Handicap at Chester over one mile. Horses named include Princess Royal Sea Foam and Chirrup along with various weights and odds such as Welcomes Double 24 and Adelaide Thorpe 24. Race details and official entries appear in the Chester program.
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Chester
Princess Royal
Sea Foam
Chester's Bobbie
Earl Betel
Chirrup
Gay Bob
Jessie Alto
Silver Laurie
Welcome’s
Adelaide Thorpe
Strathfield
Antique
Olive Dudley
Alween
Plain Don
Spotless
Idol Buts
Roy Medlow
Equator
Big Smoke
Mauritius Boy
Maimed Soldiers Hold Annual Picnic at Point Walter
The Returned Maimed and Limbless Men's Association held its December picnic at Point Walter with a boat trip from Barrack Street Jetty, local Fremantle visitors, and a program of races, prizes, and Christmas stockings. A record 314 dined, and gifts from sponsors supported refreshments. The event showcased community support and the Women’s Auxiliary, while bowling plans and a January carnival aim to raise funds for the Bowling Appeal Committee as unemployment affects members.
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Point Walter
Bason
Valdana
Barrack Street
Glaremont
Fremantle
W. J. Oats
Bowling Appeal Committee
W.A. Bowling Association
State lotteries for hospitals urged by reader
A reader argues for a strictly controlled national lottery scheme to fund hospitals and charities. He notes Queensland’s model and NSW Premier Lang’s stance, suggests wide agency distribution, criticizes wasteful sweepstakes, and advocates outsider funding to ease domestic payments. He envisions a lighter tax burden and broader charity support across Australia.
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Queensland
New South Wales
Mr. Lang
W.A
Tasmania
Commonwealth
Ireland
West
Australia
Tips for Brennan Park Horse Races
Race card notes stand at Brennan Park with Deep Pool Romeo Lass Red Princess in state handicap. Midland Anna Bells Melton Bells Jimmy Volant appear in the field. Bellevue and Bayswater cards list Sea Foam Strathfield and Ioa Le A with Collingwood's Pride and Betty Hook among entrants.
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Romeo Lass
Red PrIncess
Anna Bells
Melton Bells
Jimmy Volant
Guildford
Princess Ribbons
Eclipse Rock
Fawn Child
Maylands
Monty Blue
Maori Fuller
Bayswater
Collingwood's Pride
Betty Hook
Bellevue
Ee Strathfield
Adelaide Thorpe
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