Coodwood Races Highlight Seven Events
Saturday to Saturday races feature seven events with the first race at 2.0 good fields.
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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1929
Page
4
Saturday to Saturday races feature seven events with the first race at 2.0 good fields.
Polynecies, a new jumper with flat form, outjumped and outran rivals to win the Maiden Hurdle from Boonomunya and Muliped. De Grey Boy and Pall Mall ran well but others faded, while the first division of the June Handi cap produced a dead heat with Jolly Sim and Clyde both at 15 to 1.
The report notes starting favourites Sir Gravity and Cygnis in the Jame Handicap second division with Sir Gravity winning easily over Overchange and Miss Acclivity. It mentions a poor showing by Cygnis and mixed form elsewhere including Mount Isa fourth and other contenders like Apple Jack and Han-kermount. In the June Handicap second division Kya Kye and Fanconshawe run a close result with Fanconshawe second and Kya Kya underperforming. Wallace Forteviot wins the Canning Park Handicap ahead of Limoka and Eucalyn with Miralga third. Whaleman wins the Peter the Hermit colt race over Poletac and Woodskin. Green Rose and Peter Kyne also run well. The Flying Handicap dead heat features Green and Black and Jolly Crier with Miralga third. Resource makes a strong late run for fourth.
Turf tips list multiple horses and hurdles events led by Polynectes Green Poot Mount Tea Plate Cerimon Sandeun Athgarvan Puree 1 Chilly Boy Cygnis Sir Gravity Handicap Sir Waddy Eucalyn Wallace Forteviot Pyres 2 Merry Beggar Misa Acclivity Fast Lady Feet Rechhinas Jolly Odd Rocher Pindlaooiish Indian Sage Red Top Totolua if.
Nutmeg wins the State Handicap by a clear margin from Karriwood and Little Saxon while Grace Wilkes and Vanity Wilkes struggle. Leo, Waltons Logan Pointer gelding John Pointer, starts late to win easily from Coella and Flora Huon with Sea Gull failing to challenge. The Trotters Handicap sees Craboon edge Always in the van and Emo disqualified for galloping.
Fine weather expected for a Perth trotting meeting this Saturday night. Proceeds go to metropolitan charities with a strong programme featuring fast pacers over four miles and the notable Trotters' Handicap, a rare two mile race at Perth.
The history notes a proposed railway to Robb’s Jetty funded by G. & K. Wills & Co through a SA loan to the WA Government. It cites old records and argues O’Connor would have built the harbour there, and reports the Success Bank channel now 24 feet deep, unshalic, funded by the Federal Government with no state cost.
Mobikes extend Sunday run to Sakters Point with 10 am start via north. Points competitions include a Freak Will climb and a wild sweepstakes, with sound judging for ladies and both classes. Next Friday a social at Rechabite Hall, Cottesloe Beach. all members invited. pound night for funds.
A letter to the editor argues the Borrest road in Western Australia is the state’s worst road. It would shorten travel from Armadale to Fremantle by about 11 miles if improved, passing Jandakot and Forrestdale toward Armadale. The writer accuses the Minister for Works of inaction.
Fremantle Rifle Club finished with two teams in the Musgrove Shield. No 1 team remained third while No 7 ended last. Individual scores include J K Kean 61 667 and H J Simper 64 862. Next, the club will gun for the President's trophy at 5300 yards, with selections based on current form.
A letter to the Mayor from A. E. Sanderson of the Public Works Department commends Fremantle's inauguration as a second city. He praises the ceremonies as surpassing similar events in the state and matching old country standards, while thanking the mayor for courtesy.
Mr Justice Campbell of Sydney held office until 71 due to retirement rules claiming to be two years younger than he was. A birth certificate from Scotland revealed the error, suggesting judges may ease on witnesses who forget their exact ages and dates.
An Fremantle reader asks the editor to publish a clear plan of the new electoral boundaries. He notes many Parliamentary Representatives and predicts rising public interest in the coming elections as voters want to know their exact positions.
Regional horse racing feature lists numerous entrants including Broomehill-Gay Bob Anas Bells Coella Kojonup-Rey Mediow Woodford Leo Huon Trottera-Lord Donald Nellie Breese Emo Narrogin-Lamia Tasmania Jn Pointer Waxin-Allen Lee Desert Bells Ranjean Albany-Percy’s Pride Timber Lauriston Katanning-Hovasun Barney Hood Lulu Ribbons with names and placements in a varied circuit.
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