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Newspaper
Fremantle The Advertiser
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1932
Page
4
Racing review notes Rock Cello’s consistency over jumps with no winner yet and Appian Waya’s decisive win over him. Raserpis, Trodanns and Murad show pace and potential for future events with Appian Way leading the field in speed.
Cobrason son of Cobra dominates finish at Helena Vale track with a swift center lane sprint to win the Breeders Plate. Misted, the 5 to 1 favourite, Black Prophet and Whale man pan follow in the strong field. East Dawn and Tanadale also run solidly as others falter.
Five horses contested the Helena Plate with High Romance backed as a good thing. Dancrest led home the field easily while Chilabong took third and Auto Biography with Resource were two lengths apart. Davcrest has shown improved form, indicating a higher class than expected. High Romance set a fast pace and may have fared better if not hustled early.
Crystal Stream started 8 to 1 in two field fever and unwound a paralysing finish to win the Yale Handicap narrowly from Ferny with Michlen third and The Pied Piper, Cactus and Roseburn in that order. Abergwain lost his rider early. Crystal Stream is best in the right mood. Fenny ran a great race against upper grade and McCuskey's chestnut should be a safe bet next start over a similar journey. The Pied Piper and Cactus used cut throat tactics front to back and will be watched in future starts.
Landfall won a race at Helena Vale in brilliant fashion then three fourths in later starts. Entering Saturday’s Henela Purse the mare proved her liking for the long straight by winning easily from Thianna with Jolly Spearess third. Jolly Spearess, the favourite, had a odd finish after a strong mid race move. The balance featured Winter Prince My Crest Bootheragandra and Zeatanda as notable improvers.
The race commentary notes Oh No gee as the favorite at 2 to 1 in the Farewell Welter, with a seven pound handicap applying to the field.
The listing shows acceptances for two races the Westralian Handicap and the Wester Handicap at Belmont Park with seven furlongs and a half starting times 2.35 3.10 3.43 4.20 and 4.40. Entries include horses such as Cywne Pride Peithara Tiger Moth Wirramirra Goondooloo Warm Pie Siaretive Landfall and others with various weights and odds noted.
A jumble of OCR style racing terms lists horses and jockeys with scattered race pairings and placements. Names such as Chrysophria Conner and Crystal Stream appear among stray tokens, with various track or stable cues, but no clear event result or coherent race card is presented.
At Fremantle a busy program features the Charity Handicap with two top pacing performers from the State. Harry Roy faces scrutiny from stewards after a strong showing by Colin Mac wins the Nungarin Handicap with Donald Huon and Royal Breeze close behind. Green Stripe Cyclone and Royal Breeze also figure among contenders as Pierre's Pride and Boy Whips show promise for Fremantle or early next season.
Clare Derby a three year old filly by Prince Derby Claredo Girl owned trained and driven by H C Moran won easily from Evelyn Fornia and Lascas Pride in the Breeders State Handicap at Brennan Park with a fat 2.24. Stella's Boy showed strong footwork finishing fourth and looks to back in the next Trotters Handicap.
Five of the State s swift pacers raced tight to the finish in the Winter Handicap. Canton edged ahead of Armatree Princess Trenand and Percy s Son in a photo finish. Desert Bells showed potential for a win next season, while Willowcliffe Little Flower Fawn Childe and Larimda were involved in a spill.
A field of at least 25 pacers contested the Kellerberrin Handicap with five drawing money. Moon brace and Search Me shared favoritism at Js, Mulavon 5's, Nazimova and Maori Fuller at 7's. Nazimova won from Search Me with Wingfoot third, while Gol det Devon and others like Prin sets Ribbons Locanda Prince Mengel img and My Pal finished forward.
Strath Geld won the Kunan wopin Handicap on a soft track from Mendi Cant and Percys Pride. Harvetawah held fourth with Look Om steady and Woodford finishing well forward. Strathfeld dominated the race, suggesting another strong showing could be possible.
Only three of the field backed in the Moora Handicap Prince Avon Royal Bill and Bold Derby led the betting Royal Bill showed best form but failed to win Prince Avon beat Great Sturm Mimi held third after a tight run Silver Princess finished fourth Bunny returned after a long layoff and showed a glimpse of form Bold Derby pulled up Lasnarer distanced after two wins prior added little on race day
A Game Little Ployder notes a steady pace of the horse Honest Dot, who consistently finishes races with reliable performance rather than brilliance.
The Fremantle Club lists entrants for the STATE HANDICAP event a one mile and three furlongs race led by Joga with a 2.42 time and slower marks for Lasea's Pride Namurgold Queen Dudley and a long list of horses including Piara Dorblu Lynwood Derby Golden Gaby Tottie Fayette Brockley Henna Bay Kate Derby Globe Wyn Ranjoy Nancy's Pride Zil roy Roy Bells Nancy Elmo Siam's Beauty and others.
A historical racing item shows a Glyde Handicap one mile race with listed horses such as Chester Bobbie Dealeda Do walds' Beauty Lady Hung and others. Betting odds or stakes range up to 90 for Golden Devon and similar prices, indicating a detailed bookmaker sheet.
A list of horses with assigned handicaps for the Trotters Handicap shows Namurgold serueen Dudley Miss Belka Lady Alva Piara Mins Laurie Squall Desert Gold Dixie Child Mauritieus Voyage The Count Stella's Boy Gertie Hawk Aussie Boy Ruby's Girtie Pronto Girt Woodland Don Lady Georgette Maurison Post Girl Little Saxon Lord Donald Ostegley Breeze with weights ranging from 12 to 222.
Thistle and Caledonian played to a 0 0 draw with a cautious match, Caley’s defence held strong after Phelps injury, while Muldownie Johnson Newell and Waddell stood out for Thistle. Next week Victoria Park meet Caledonian on Buckland Hill Oval with a potential title deciding clash.
A fragmented OCR list shows numerous horse names and digits such as Mok ser Liam's Beauty Rose Har vey Grove Derby Marquis Mente Yank Little Boy Harryetawah Percy's Pride Doris Derby Globe Queen Red Pom Trixie Breeze Miss Brick Rock Bell Reisorer Alfredo Author Bess Derby Dux Star Prince Soloma Maori Fuller Dou Gale with various prices or values, but the fragment lacks cohesive context or event details.
A list of entries and handicaps for a charity one mile race and a Lasca’y event. Horses named include Edward Donald ser Search Me Moonbrae Rex Lil Mauritius Boy Beach Prince Avon Seattle High Doo Wingfoot Idol Poka Eclipse Rock Mimi Mulavon Canton Nelo McCormack Big Smoke Lith Flower Arthur Royal Golden Devon Cycluie and others in the trotters division.
The field lists horses in the Sewell Handicap with weights and entries including Jillat Coon ser and Lord Donald ser. Tarnished entries show Welcome Times 6 and multiple others such as Pietres Pride 24 and Grand Bells 30. The list concludes with Lady Georgette 2 and Lord Donald J as Charity Handicap participants.
List of horses under Marmion Handicap for a 1 mile half race with times 2.26 and better includes Nancy Elmosee Wood EI ser. Donald Huon ser. Woodnut's Choice ser. Lynwood Derby ser. Royal Breese ser.
In a tight Buckland Hill match Rangers lose 4 1 to Casuals after a late surge from Miller and a disputed penalty. Poyser and Warden starred for Casuals while Rangers’ defense steadied late but forwards remained ineffective. Subiaco next week looms with Rangers urged to improve offensive cohesion.
For Sale a 32 foot fishing boat fully equipped for deep sea fishing with price and details available at This Office. Also piano piano la magnificent, nearly new, asking £265 or £25 or best offer. Take over £99 owing under agreement. Details at This Office.
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