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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
8
Nominations close soon for Goomalling February 6, Jennacubbine February 20, and Northam February 27 meetings. Tar Queen and British Duke, from metropolitan circuits, head to the Northam carnival. Amanus, a Newmarket Handicap possibility, earns praise from Melbourne writers for his Epsom Purse form and strong pedigree.
At the final meeting A E C Middleton received the trophy won by the pony Wide for breaking the State high jumping record at the Northam Show. The pony cleared 5 ft 11 in despite not reaching 14.2 hands. Middleton praised the record and said the pony would challenge top jumpers in Victoria and South Australia.
A dated notice outlines multiple race events at Goomalling including First Class Plate and Flying Handicap. It details entry weights, allowances, and conditions for horses, with specific nominator and acceptor figures, plus eligibility rules for local owners within 30 miles and compliance with WA Turf Club rules.
Race conditions list three class plates with six furlongs and five furlongs, including handicaps and weights. Open to horses owned and trained three months, outside 24 to 26 miles of Metropolitan and Goldfields, with nominations and acceptances specified for each plate. Prizes allocated to first, second, and third places with weights adjusted for certain races.
The notice details handicap declarations, rehandicapping after weight declarations, and certification required for Galloways. It sets penalties for horses outside Metropolitan areas and states the committee may reject nominations without reason. Separate close dates and fees are listed for Northam and Goomalling events in 1918.
Nominations close February 8 for Jennacubbine annual meeting on February 20 1918. Rules define First Second and Third Class plates with weights and handicaps, entry fees listed in pounds shillings and pence. Horses must be owned and trained outside metropolitan and goldfields areas for two months prior to the meet.
The document outlines rules for weights nominations and weigh certificate requirements for owners and bookmakers. It states the committee may refuse nominations without reasons and sets measurement requirements via an Official measurer. Nominations close with Secretary at Jettingubling on February 6 1918.
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