Melbourne bookies face extinction amid Victoria betting ban
Melbourne bookmakers react to Legislative Council amendment banning betting at night trotting in Victoria. The move could outlaw wagering at all racecourses, while totalisator betting survives. Labor support appears likely as the measure goes to the Assembly, with opposition plans to narrow the ban to trotting.
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Victoria
Legislative Council
Council
Assembly
Dunstan
Labor Party
Kent Hughes
Murray Mokes Near the Money at Christmas Racing Carnivals
Tom Murray’s stable holds tip-top gallopers with high dividends expected. L Senorita returns after Melbourne success, a star staying turn for the Murray outfit. El Senorita remains a headline prospect, while Diamond Wedding shows improvement as she pursues big money races.
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T.M
Murray
Melbourne
el Senorita
Diamond Wedding
Camden
Speed King to Return in Provincial Fixture Pace
Speed King failed to live up to his name in the Farm Novice, but plans to race in the Daddy Xmas act for the Lamond family before December 25. The gelding, a tricky train, is usually a sharp starter and showed late pace last Saturday, with potential at a longer mile distance. He is expected to benefit from a cautious outing at a provincial fixture.
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Peed King
Lamond
Dashing Cavalier Fares Poorly in Kirkham Stakes
Dashing Cavalier, trained by Mr. Hughes, was outclassed by Waireka and others in the Kirkham Stakes. The same owner’s filly Good Morning won the Nursery Handicap, promising a bright future as the horse returns to the field next time out.
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Good
No Wonder Kuhn Kid Can Ride at Farm Victory
The article notes Frank Kuhn rode TIMBAH to a sterling victory at the Farm on Saturday, clarifying he is the son of Phil Kuhn, not Arthur Kahn. It highlights a family of noted horsemen from Kydney, with past riders Kilwa and Heavy Fire remembered for exceptional riding.
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Timbah
Arthur Kahn
Frank
Phil
Arthur
Pop
Unc
Kydney
Kilwa
Own Folk Poised To Win Midfield Race
Own Folk, once prominent in the Welter Handicap at the Farm last Saturday, drifted from the lead near the furlong. The horse has shown promise, and with recent rest and a return to form could win, while punters are warned against counting him out due to a rocky past weekend.
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