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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1933
Page
2
Racing notes indicate selections based on weights only due to current constraints. The column lists various horses and odds with limited clarity as the full lineup remains unavailable through Saturday.
Racing items report Insolent’s improved form with recent finishes in handicap events at Goodwood and references to West Australian Hunt Club members enjoying cheaper racing. Clyde wins the Beagle Plate for Mr. G Carroll, a noted hunting gentleman who served in the Great War.
An unclear notice offers a final chance to buy a ticket around August 10 with a closing date of August 14. It mentions prizes or a draw and urges purchase today through agents in the state. The text is garbled but indicates a charitable ticket sale and a deadline.
Keen interest surrounds the Australian National Football Carnival opening at the Sydney Cricket Club. Western Australia shows confidence while South Australia and Victoria prepare strong sides. Key players like Marike, McDiarmid, and Daly are mentioned with injuries and recoveries shaping team selections and match prospects.
A turf record page outlines two racing cards with details for the President’s Handicap and a Beagle Purse style event. It lists horses, riders, weights, odds, and results with a late emphasis on amateur riders and trophy awards.
At Tanforan track San Bruno California Winooka the wonder horse of Australia made his American debut with an easy win over Hew in a weight for age watch race. Carrying 48 Winooka pulled clear to beat Huen who carried 77 by a length and a half. The owners AJ Jo Matthews and WC McDonald planned future action, possibly shipping to Chicago or staying for further conditioning.
The third article in the series on the evolution of Australian football has been postponed and will appear next week.
The Master’s Handicap lists first place by a neck time with Monworth and Whiskers among the notable runners. Second and third positions include entrants such as E10 and 4 fron with placings around 69 and 81. Several horses including Read, Annan, Sorania, and Muneeest appear in the final standings with varying distances and odds reflected in the field.
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