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Racing notes from Canning Park meeting and Sydney to Melbourne moves
Sport brief reports on New Year day races at Trayning and Canning Park with two races on the program, including a mile race worth 10 shillings and six furlongs worth 6 shillings. Mentions jockeys trainers and stable changes for Outlook, Magpie, King Offa, and Nightwatch. Molly’s Robe sets an Australian eleven furlongs record at Queensland Turf Club and a shortage of riders prompts calls for an annual handicapper and measurer for the Eastern Districts Racing Association. Prices listed for Perth Cup bets with horses Clever Jim Mu doolah and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
R Bradfield
Magpie
King Offa
Nightwatch
Mrs Brookes
Jennacubbine
Roydelis
Fidelis
Ida Roy
Metropolis
Tom Tighe
Belmont
Queensland Turf Club
Molly’s Robe
Carlita
Eastern Districts Racing Association
Perth
Clever Jim
Mudoolah
Tom Castro
Red Banner
Bobaris