Cardoon Wins Narrowly at Canterbury Park in Odd Finish
The Sportsman's Notebook reports the Zine Ramdicap at Canterbury Park where Cardoon edged Babine after a contested stretch run. Gilmore was warned after a disputed ride while Cardoon, son of St. Blaise, also won the Shorts Handicap later, showing speed in front and potential for more races on fast tracks.
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Canterbury Park
Georgey Porgey Reid
Cardogn
Babine
Mtvit
Iitier
Ardoon
Sabina
Gilmore
Sida
Babina
Cardoon
Wee
Chesiout
St. Blaise
Victoria Cross Victorious in Canterbury Park Stakes
In wet conditions at Canterbury Park, Victoria Cross rode to victory by three lengths over Elm and Kingscroft. Elm led early after Bor Bay, with Victoria Cross rising in the straight to win. Kingscroft followed in third. Bolton rode Victoria Cross, trained by Kelso, recently moved from Warwick Farm to Kelso’s stable.
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Bor Bay
Rewpactava
Elm
Victoria Cross
Hindoo Blue
Kingscroft
Bospegrace
Victoria
Crom
Kingscroft Com
Wan Ts
Warwick Farm
Kelso
Queensland
Bolten
Sydney
W.C
Signature tops jumpers division at Canterbury Park meet
The horse Signature wins the jumpers division at Canterbury Park after a hard ride from Merry Jest and Sandboy. The article criticizes inconsistent hurdles racing and urges clubs to restrict entrants to legitimate hurdle jockeys and to ensure horses have proper hurdle experience.
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Aoo
Signature
Bors
Centerbury Park
Ballista
Grafton
Jest
Sandboy
Kalliota
Sportaman
Sir Dinkum
Hormn
Dromedary Defeats in Canterbury Handicap Twist
A horse named Dromedary won the Canterbury Handicap with a bold break early, despite a rough ride and skeptical crowd. The gelding finished about six lengths ahead of Gowrie as owners and bookmakers weighed the upset and contrasted with past defeats in the Stewards Mile.
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Canterbury
Drome
Glick
Harmer
Hin Geld
Gowrie
Wootton
Rene Mons Selene
Sir Leon
Marengo
Propeller
Walter
Rotorua
Muton Tees
Madam Melba
Rhaene
Lady Leah
Bedoebird
Warwick
Grafton Lass
Hollander
Sagamore
Mulison Ounar
Asenees
Fragmentary OCR Item Affects Local Notice
A fragmentary OCR read shows a small local notice with unreadable details. The readable fragments indicate a public action or event but exact dates names and places are missing. The item remains unclear and incomplete.
Gropers in Town Stir Racket Rumors in Perth
The article accuses two racehorse owners, Bola and Grenikela, of shady dealings amid gossip of a racket involving the trio known as The Three Musketeers. It notes Bola is married, questions propriety, and hints at local scrutiny by stewards in Perth.
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Moses
Harry Bola
Bola
Gro| Perland Dore
New Zealand
W.A. Grenikela
LV. Aapociation
Perth
Tatternall
Centing a Crook and Market Scent in Horse Racing
In racing markets a horse may drift in odds signaling a potential winner or a dead 'un. At Ep ping a shift from 6 to 4 to 3 for Will Manton drew bets toward a loss while Pretty Holly drifted to 4 then won the Great division of the Novice Handicap. Market moves influence stewards and fortunes, yet often reveal a dead horse in betting.
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Epping
Will Manton
Pretty Holly
Weary Warpath Over Gambling Scare Rakes Journal
An era satire blasts the local press for sensational gambling scares and club row. It mocks editors and readers amid raids on hotels and grog shops, urging focus on facts and steady reporting.
Melbourne tragedy over telegraph lines kills girl
A six year old girl named Violet Pinlop died in Melbourne after a fatal accident involving telegraph wires. The report notes the incident as a deadly mishap connected to urgent repair work on the lines.
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Melbourne
Violet Pinlop
Dora
Goud
True Sports and Mad Motorists Stir a Frayed Age
A bitter critique rails at reckless drivers and idle authorities, citing a Vanderbil t incident and a Florida speed contest. It denounces cash prizes and cups offered by self styled true sports, urges pedestrian protection, and laments sport notices crowded by clubs while formal meetings vanish from public view.
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Thieraper
Bether
Altered Whip Rules Considered by Victorian Pony Club Stewards
Victorian pony clubs discuss riding-out rules as a Sydney rider and owner face cautions at Ascot. Proposals consider owners declaring horses that cannot win without the whip, with stewards able to limit or ban whip use on specific mounts. The riding-out system with hands and dummies is viewed as acceptable if not misused.
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Biaim
Ingus
Ae Tint Vander- Gil
Vanderbilt
Florida
Victoria
Sydney
Ascot
Bells the pony leads Indian racing after Sydney success
The 14.0 pony now named Bells in India shows top form, winning the Civil Service Cup in six furlongs in 1 minute 1.0 seconds and other races. Backed heavily, she eclipses Australian performances. Veteran Martin notes strong Sydney jockey activity and plans return to Sydney by month end.
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Sydney
Os Mildred
India
Bells
Blarney
Imin Losec
Ape
Bill
Boamp
Oma
Martin
Rain Rumbles Over Sydney Racing Scene
Fragmentary report notes a heavy rain last Sunday boosting racing prospects around Sydney. Conversations hint at Botany and Park course conditions and Ascot as a focal point, with excited speculation on effects on A. scores.
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Sydney
Botany
Amd
Ascot
Warwick Farm Racing Club meeting to decide next Saturday
The Warwick Farm Racing Club plans a big meeting next Saturday after most Sydney tracks return from the Autumn carnival. Secretary Parcy Oailey reports the track in excellent order and a special train service is arranged with the Railway Department. The Liverpool Mile handicap indicates Taiterdemalion as top weight with several others in the field.
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Sydney
W.ilc
Farm
Warwick Farm Racing Club
Parcy Oailey
Railway Department
Liverpool Mile
Victoria Amateur Turf Club disposes items at Caulfield meet
The Victoria Amateur Turf Club schedules a sale at Caulfield next Saturday with items to be disposed of. Details of the auction include the timing and participants, though the exact list is partially unreadable in this fragment.
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Caulfield
Mi Amateur Turf Club
Rae
Itomm
Kensington Racing Meeting Promises Autumn Carnival Prep
Today's Kensington programme previews Sydney horses from the Autumn meeting returning home to prepare for the AJC Autumn Carnival starting April 14. Trainer Bill Bennan faces questions after a prior Bourke handwap incident as Victorians dominate and southerners are unlikely to compete.
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Sydney
Bourke
Bill
Bennan
Anticipations and Entries for Races at Kensington Plate
The note lists contenders in divisions and handicaps with voters favoring Lawler's pick and naming horses such as Medea Aurania Fourteen Hands, Twil Merrie Minnie Mawd and Metal Maid in the Kensington Plate and related handicaps. It mentions King Olaf of Will Maton and Kerrika or Navy ue among others.
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KENT
Lucerne
Eva
Merrigong
Fernleigh Pallas
Donald
Jun
Anes
Merry Monarch
Kate Kelly
Oneene
Nolwen
Medea
Aaron
Tristina
Lapton
Goldea
eRnee
Cecil
Loch
Kola
Heather Flower
Orlando
Minion Sae Wu Csu Ape Dozer Abrafoyle
Adam Bede
Cgeraldine
Glandore
Blisa Seameene Ubique Welter
Nome Wien
Lochie
Tungun
Roland
Mary Becker
Mereworth
BASIN
Caudle
Seane Mostynia
Amber Rose
Masuda
Aurania
Clarena Aes
Tatra Eenae Navy
TRNOR
Decolleth Re
Japhet Seaee
Northwood
Roland Ae
Bobby Seeem
Maud Royal Boot
ALBA
Parry
Gladstone
F.A
Powerscourt
Welier
Lawler
Miss Noble
Twil ‘ Merrie Minnie
Mawd
Kensington Plate
Gallimore
Olaf
Will Maton
Notes and News In A Nutshell From Epping And Newcastle
A scattered update from racing and sport cites Kens and Mady Wailsoo’s win in a weight event, 1858 records, and a March Handicap. It notes a Newcastle mile record set last meeting, wagering debates, Pony Is by Zariff winning at Ascot Cup, and a fatality of Frank Amith in India. Also mentions a golfer’s inkling of links antics and betting chatter at Epping East Friday.
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Epping
Warwick Farm
Baterdap
Mady Wailsoo
Nanve Se
Newcastle
Justis O
Bimpoon
Justice Pring
Zariff
Kathleen
Sydney
Minion
Kent
Keneo
Frank Amith
Australis
Charlie Roberts
India
Amith
Ascot
Flemington
AJC
Epping East
Oset
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Stumer
Gropers
Jo-Jo
Wesleyan
Jack Wren
Ubiek
Bnoose
Racing
Tarwick Farm
the Trier
Victoria Amateur Turf Club
Kensington Races
Thy Oval
Kensington
Narong Hurdle
Truce
Randwick
Trace
Joe Barton
Beans
Barton
Kensington Racing Club
Sylvan
V.B.C. A
Flemingtes
Sceptre
Mistiro
Jack Smith
Wallace
Mise Noble
Honso
Morok
Doncaster
Swithin
Sat Tre
Rosehill
St. Modan
Ip Leonard
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