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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1954
Page
6
Reports from Longreach recount a busy concluding day at the Diggers meeting with Willoughby securing the main event after strong betting. Governor's arrival and prize presentations highlighted the program amid heavy wagering on Hindostan in the Newmarket Handicap and related races at the Longreach course.
Hindostan led a trio of long shot contenders to win the featured event ahead of Night Bugle and Belle Stepper. The crowd watched Derringer stalwarts and Willowhy holders as Hindostan surged in the final stretch to secure victory with Redlight and Court One also prominent. The meeting honored long-time benefactor Mr Lowry, with Altres narrowly beaten and Colin Youne placing in the money as the field swelled for the late drama.
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