Brilliant Father's Voice Wins Futurity Opener
The New Zealand colt Father's Voice narrowly beat The Hawk by a head in the Caulfield Futurity, with The Night Patrol and Mercian King also in prominent form. The race marked Fezple’s reappearance and signaled The Hawk’s ongoing top form as he eyes upcoming events in Melbourne, Sydney, and Essendon.
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Caulfield
New Zealand
Father's Voice
Terman
Fezple
Hawk
Red
Essendon Lakes
C. M. Lloyd
Phamimetom
Gloaming
Beauford
Sydney
Pather
Hough
Unusual Bargain Proposal for Mare Trois at Auction
Mr Percy Miller, owner of nearly 30 mares including The Wellin line, negotiated to buy Trois, a mare by fat horde, via E. H. Wright. Miller proposed payment by May 1, 1928 or later, contingent on expected return. Trois later valued far below Miller’s bid, making the deal uncertain. contract prepared and consent expected.
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Percy Miller
Miller
E. H. Wuight
Canterbury Wins Set for Fair Races on Saturday
Backers forecast a busy day at Canterbury with top divisions and betting options across Newmarket and Flemington. Jumps and flat events feature contenders like DOTTSWOOD, ONE POR ALL, ROCK BOVE, GOLDEN VOICE, WEET SAPPHO, ROYAL MELODY, LORD SATIN, COLEUS, MIDGEREE, and BRYDE in a full card.
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Canterbury
Newmarket
Flemington
Rock Bove
Golden Voice Nursery
Weet Sappho
Melody
Lord Satin
Coleus
Midgeree
Bryde
TRYING FOR WINNERS FIRST DAY AT FLEMINGTON
A garbled early 20th century racing note discusses Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup prospects. It mentions St Leger quality, Spearfelt favored for the Hawk, Essendon Stakes hopes for The Hawk and Cutypond, Petunia and Poetaster among contenders, and notes on Maribyrnong Plate and other races. Names include Spearfelt, The Hawk, Petunia, Poetaster, and Maribyrnong Plate contenders. The piece reflects betting, form, and lineup uncertainty for the Flemington meeting.
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Newmarket
Minimportanc
St. Lager
Grantwick
Odda
Brunayick Blakes Wiiners
Prince Woorsk
Faliseg
Secoraguarte
Pas Pines Pfuadines
Waseagoy
Batondi
Llanthony
Baton Uci As
Racing in Western Australia by Mewville
Fragmentary note describes a horse racing event in Western Australia with a prize of £500 and a draw. It mentions betting and a favored horse winning easily, with references to a crowd and society figures. The text is garbled but centers on the race outcome and wagers.
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Noreer
Ch Ag
Wrvfon
van Sut
Biayrnk
Goldfield Race Meeting Yields Mixed Results and Promises
Report from Goldfield highlights a fourth place by Xatgooths in a recent race and notes Sydney Winnre Mouajatoog from the Goldfield area winning the second division of the Puree. The Wetter Handicap saw Tie with the Sex Prince mare impeded near the finish, while Jolly and other two year olds are earmarked for future trials at MeibouTas.
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Sydney
Melbourne Gallops and a Faded Race Card
A jumble of garbled text mentions melbourne events, Valard, and various names in a disjointed sequence. The legible fragments hint at a racing context with references to horses, trainers, and perhaps a fatal incident, but details are unclear. The passage reads as damaged OCR with scattered proper nouns and no coherent narrative.
The Favorites Not Faring Poorly in Major Handicaps
A rough summary notes that favorites have not consistently underperformed in recent major handicaps, with references to Newmarket results and Australian Cup context. The piece cites varying outcomes, including several well-fancied runners obtaining strong positions, and mentions horses like Quinta and Harvest King in historical pacing, along with Win totals and price cues from various races.
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Newmarket
Buniurat
Ae Lao
Mat
Mie
Uae
Wite l
Smart
Drala
Ro Blaine
Bart
G. Siarreay
Asa
Pete
Jane Silliders
Pawntada
Gras
Bales
Dead heat in Devonport Cup seals runoff decision
A bare knuckle Devonport Cup race ends in a dead heat between Beacon Fire and Glenteen Loranty. Officials announce a runoff to determine the winner as spectators witness a tight finish with Mars Er Roland Graerna close behind.
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Rae
Bert
Graeme
Art
Glenteen
Hes Ware
Faill
Roland Grusmie
Roland Graerna
Pany
Jeana Partes Moe
Jeana Partes Moe Sieht Rani
Eupenson
Sweitshhave
Res
Lee Power
Weymouth Racing Meeting Shows Mixed Results
Racing at Brisbane crowds amid chatter of favorites and long odds. Winners included Knave of Hearts and Betelle with strong from the back gates while Welterhead and Terrorily fought for place honors. The meeting featured Handicap events, a Prolific showing by Petgetor and Evora Lam in novelty divisions, and notes on other regional meetings at Toowoomba and Rockhampton.
Turbulent Turf News and Transcontinental Car Feats
The report details finance woes and club activities in racing circles, noting The Association in credit by thousands and Townaville Turd near profitability. Amateur Turf Chop at Townsville shows over £2000 in band, with negotiations and progress updates. A feature on durable endurance of future Buick TM cars traces a four‑long journey from Sydney to New York, highlighting key segments and the unmapped routes.
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Sorainer
Thomas” Duchtry
Engwangarerne
Ercan
Sheseniat
Nation Wags
Baiahidt
Daiahyer
Graydon Halland
Vero Cansigetst
Gramise Darting
Avetralls
Cleveland Racing Club
Stove
Boreal
Amociaion
Orca
North Queensland
Norte Rnin
Girawell
Makin
Ry St Alleventn
Tounvile
Townsville
Stein
Buckon
J. Gorman
Abeilens
Blewarde
Ancot
Buick
Evot
Palestine
Mepotamia
India
Australia
New Zeala
Actoas
U.S.A
San Prat
Tinco
New York
Parr
Saldt Barak
Sydney
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St. George
Nome
Streight
Nissuteen
Priarsdale
Becks
W. Booth
Melbourne
Pepard
Fleminstan
Glen
Nw Nest
Bing
W. G- Stead
Owen
Abu ‘Hill
Patha
Valet
Ligngwm
Missel Phrusk
Liangarren Lass
Valve
Ty Wetusqace
Shewan
Mr. Steed
Wellingston
Trois
Hallman
Buutor Ltd
Sol. Eel
Strel
Glentrain
VRC
Spaartelt
Hawksburn
Tauppove Artamus
Demades
Misa Disraeli
Wy- Charley
Essendon
Herules
Hin
Manacre
Pesuare
Scobie
Wartasier
Doetsster
Petunia Bso
W.A
Boulder
Mewville
Valard
Tomas
Kildaw
Roland Graeme
Fy Tamara
Arisbane
Tarrenguweri
Ats Aairmortis
Borat
Lan
Moorefield
Geta
Betelle
Heyer
Polybiue Sriding
Pelgetor
Kingmond
Baye Son
Knave of Heerts
King Seremond
Avery
Ahere
Fia
Marty Notte
Bueg
Vinuuce Lad
Matzomn
Evora Lam
Earl
Tieuticap
Feropolitan ‘Company
Kendall
Toowoomba
Gnu
Rockhampton
Toowoombs
Mandicap
Tangramn
Ian Ivisen
Teybeor
Rans Ty
Bharasad
Welter Ha Gortra
Wenmeas
Rotes Ori
Tad Ko Fee
Tiger
D. Stove
Inne Nan Ceiden Eeewy
Eter Teaciog
Regione
Farseman
Horace
Feng Midler
Dean San
Exalmar
Tony
North Racing Association
Wat Beaudalix
Mack Jiqueur
Naranfewst
George
Shrimpton
Tattermall's Club
Gilets van
Ledelie
Senyeniene
George Shrimpton
Peter F. Hering
Doble Hache Club
Neler
Resch’s
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