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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1932
Page
5
Reported features at the Edenhope picnic races include a notable feature program with admission set at 2 shillings 6 pence for gentlemen and 2 shillings for ladies. The event is scheduled for Saturday in January.
The race meet at Brim Springs featured a New Year Handicap won by Flying Ned amid windy, dusty conditions. Results include Flying Ned taking the One mile Gen Trot and Flying Ned winning the Welter Handicap by four lengths, with My Luck and Bally Giunin close behind.
Ararat Athletic Club enjoyed better weather for its Boxing Day meeting, though attendance was fair and takings reached £10, up £50 from last year. Prize money was cut, affecting the club’s profits, while entries were strong and several races produced close finishes including the Ararat Gift and Langi-Loganee events.
Jeparit Athletic Club held New Year's Day events in boisterous weather with many races. Heat winners included F. W. Hanley, A. N. Harry, F. S. Spurrell, and others. Final results list W. W. Peart and F. W. Hanley among top finishers in 130 to 440 yard heats and handicap events.
A full lawn competition was held Saturday with afternoon tea by Mrs Siimpson. The 1 in 20 event was won by Mrs Farrell. The A and BK handicap tournament ran Friday and Saturday and was won by Mrs Simpson. The A grade championship for the season went to Mrs Bye with Mrs W T Schwennesen as runner up. The A and B grade tournaments will continue.
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