Whirlaway the Derby Champion Aops Gallant Run
Whirlaway, once slow to start, developed into a record setting Derby winner. Eddie Arcaro rode to victory in the Kentucky Derby, then guided Whirlaway to a dramatic Preakness win as the colt surged from behind to seize the lead. The horse’s calm demeanor after the blanket ceremony contrasted with the early handling challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pees
Downs
Wendell Eads
Jones
Whirlaway
Eddie Arcaro
Arcaro
States
Quizzical Exchange on Vertigo Breaks Patrolling Route
A constable questions a passerby about a long walk, the man replies he has only about two miles to go. The odd exchange highlights a moment on duty and a traveler’s uncertain footing as they discuss distance and safety.
Goodwood Meeting Six Race Card Attracts Strong Six Furlong Prospects
An attractive six event programme at Goodwood on Saturday features three six furlong races. The Trial Stakes appears open, the Breeders' Hasding has a strong field, and the mile and a quarter Goodwood Handicap gathers a good division. Great Treat is tipped to win as form looks solid. The Purse splits over seven furlongs with Island Monarch and Bundamba among top contenders. The topweights in six furlongs Welter are noted.
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Goodwood
Hasding
Island Monarch
Belmont
Bundamba
Agrion
Halveto
Orimadule
Harford
Jean Toeman
Denbill
Agrianette
Wishech
Rivervale
Astrofel
Mount Eina
Rentier
Meadow
Turf Topics Interest Momentum in Victoria Rides
The apprentice H McCloud, born in South Africa and Ray Wilson’s nephew, aims to lead Victoria’s season after a treble. Fellow apprentice T Unkovich from West Australia also looks to rise with Gay Invader’s 16 to 1 win. Knight’s Armour broke down after Derrimut Handicap, likely sidelined six months. Portico had 44 outings last season, winning the Sunset Welter division two on July 26 amid a protest from David Copperfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. McCloud
South Africa
Ray Wilson
McCloud
Victoria
T. Unkovich
Unkovich
Knight's Armour
Chatasan
Moonee Valley
Portofino
Portico
Melbourne
S's
David Copperfield
Portico Wins Mornington Welter After Protest
In the Second Division seven furlongs event Portico ridden by A Reed won the Mornington Welter after a protest lodged by Togo's rider A Breasley was dismissed by stewards. Rimveil, fancied for the Epsom Handicap, reported throat boils may affect Spring training. Remarc, previously off training tracks, is now progressing after a cold treatment in Sydney.
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A. Reed
Portico
Mornington
Rimveil
Remarc
Sydney
Roy Stewart
Selections for Goodwood Racing Card
A list of Goodwood race entries including TRIAL STAKES BREEDERS HANDICAP GOODWOOD HANDICAP and WELTER HANDICAP, naming horses such as SOLMARC WISBECH AGHIONETTE MOMALONG RIPPLIAN AGRIONS SONG GREAT TREAT NALVETO ISLAND MONARCH TROPICS MADAM MURPHY BUNDAMBA GUN CARRIAGE JOLLY IMP BYRONIC and MYLOPIA with divisions and purses noted.
Beau Vite Ready After Randwick Test
Melbourne Cup favourite Beau Vite, rival to Kindergarten, showed cramped action in work but passed a track test at Randwick with trainer Frank McGrath. The New Zealand horse is set to race at Randwick on August 3.
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Beau Vite
Randwick
Frank McGrath
Beau Vire
New Zealand
Russia may seek Australian wool for troops
Correspondence suggests Russia may need Australian wool for clothing her troops. A Sydney wool brokers report notes Russia has bought much merino wool in the past and Britain has purchased the current crop, potentially paying with gold.
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Russia
Sydney
Australia
Britain
Trade, Russia, and Australia Ties in World Peril Debate
In a letter from L. J. Reynolds of Perth the writer urges stronger Australia US relations and new trade links with Russia via Persia and the trans Iran rail route. He argues for a Moscow trade commissioner and warns that frigid official stances endanger defence and business, referencing Franco Soviet pact history and Japan’s wartime trade.
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America
Russia
Persian Gulf
Japan
Commonwealth
Moscow
Australia
France
L. J Reynolds
Goldfields Carnival Weights for Main Events
Weights for the Goldfields Carnival main events listed for the Boulder Cup at 1150 yards one mile and 9 furlongs. Entries include Kan Wed noudey Rex Buzz Roundabout Astrasign Haleeta Bloomell Botanic Devinny Sir Nathan Ditty Deliberate Equavir Braviio Island Monarch Castanen Kentlenad England's Glory Moorlanty Eaplete Micro Wave Humoriat Phillip Rock Harford Poter's Mite Sugarmagund Portilla Orimadaly and others. An early selection occurred at Halvets Fernridge with more names noted and a prize of £200 for one mile on Saturday September.
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Fernridge
Ituanno
Haleeta
Bloomell
Botanic
Devinny
Sir Nathan
Humoriat
Phillip Rock
Harford
Poter's Mite
Sugarmagund
Portilla
Orimadaly
Halvets
Millie
England
Tilery
Millie's Hope
Assume
Beaufine
Equavar
Ore
Golly
Bravilo
Oden
Monarch
Castanon
Mendena
Glesy
Repicie
Porter
Surarmagund
Portillo
Orimuinla
Sergo
Rimutaks
Illie
Hope
Halveto
Bir Nathan
Great Treat
Teiery
Kalgoorlie Cup List and Early Selections
The Kalgoorlie Cup field lists runners with weights and betting topics for the 12 mile race on Wednesday September 17. Notable entries include Millie's Hope Fernridge Sir Nathan Great Treat England's Glesy and Porter's Mug among a crowded slate of gallopers with weights ranging from 4 6 to 9 7 in pounds. Early selections favor Fernridge Millie's Hope Halveto Bir Nathan Great Treat England's Glesy and Porter's Mug as leading contenders based on listed form.
Holy War on Sunday Sport urged by church leader
Rev 5 W McKibbin of Newtown spokesmen of the New South Wales Protestant Churches Sporting Association advocates a holy war against Sunday sport. He says churches should fund better grounds and facilities for Saturday use, arguing well equipped grounds cost less than ornate churches and would be a powerful asset for churches.
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W. McKibbin
Newtown
N.S.W. Protestant Churches Sporting Association
Sundny Sport
Brass hook and ring brightness tips
Boil brass curtain hooks and rings for a few minutes in vinegar diluted with water. Wipe with a clean soft cloth and they will look bright again.
Woodgate Grreenoch Knight Templar Melrose Steeplechase
Two miles and seven chains race card lists entries including Locksl er of Sachem King Arthur St Robert ae Argyle Welter. One mile Shutane Portico Bluebeard Sweetenham appear among the entries.
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Melrose
Locksler
King Arthur
Robert
Delightful Perth Property Offer With Low Monthly Balance
A promotional notice advertises a property deal in Perth with a balance under £1 per month and no interest. It offers a 10 percent discount and invites inquiries to United Press Led at 971 Haystreet.
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Apply
United Press
Haystreet
Perth
Lee
the United Press Ltd
Hay Street
Fragmentary Note On Fuel Mixture Experiment In Brisbane
A damaged OCR fragment describes a Brisbane resident Chithord Hamey claiming a positive fuel extract, citing past roles as an assistant science master and teacher. It mentions a manor, a papertiet, and an experimental mixture with four pounds of shiate brombet trama, tested at Hockhampton and Longteach with a high-wetane sugared rate of 1 gallon per han. Further tests are planned to compare with other producers.
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Frente
Brisbane
Chithord Hamey
Don Cradman
Rowral Demaistratin
Arbrieied
News
Alpha
Fotwyen Hockhampton
Longteach
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Tattersall’s ‘War Service
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Fock
George Adams
ASL
ASLA
New Evaland
GEO. Adams
Tattersall
Hobart
Paicks ix WA
Charles Watson and CO
Samrack Street
Amazing
Galloper Whirlaway
Ben Jones
Pimlico
Joe H. Palmer
Rai
Arecaro
Cole
A Service and Security, and Insurance Co.ltd
W.A
Barrack Street
Goodwood Meeting
Commonwealth Dept. of Information
Welter Handicap
Rimweil
Allen
Sinson
Lins Solmare Ae Barfoam ” Warrior
Yodful
Momalong
Oakboy
Wisbech
Fideliat
Denbydale
Solmarc Wisbech Aghionette
Breeders’ Handicap
Momalong of Repose
Ripplian
Nalveto
Mylopia
Kan Wednoudey
Hamans Handicap
Fermridge
Rex
Juana
Halveto Enchanter Botanis
Ar Rex Burz
Wallace James War
Woodgate Greenoch Knight Templar
Kourenbeen Fountain
Prince Ahiel
Mishak
All Veil
Kanuri
Argyle
Shutone
Portico O Bluebeard Sweetenham
Jemes Gem Willens
Ces
CCU le Specialists
Potti Te Port
of Manley T
Ae Ie
Ee Ee Elie
Ee A
Ed Ee
Ete
Ea Ee
Suermin Winams
Cana Bigvelos
Warsone
Barnett Bros
Hay ST
Bennett ST
Our Country
United Preas
Alan
H. C. Gibbons
Philliprd
Albany Main Road
Victoria Park
B. Woodhouse
Albany Road
Paget
Nananjal
Harvey
T. H. Rose
Roclands
R. A. Rodgers
Burnside Poultry Farm
Hale Road
Forrestfield
Intent
Machiin
Doultry
Scott Street
Helmont Ave
Australorp
Orpington
Rhode Island
Weston Poultry Farm
Royal Hotel
Wellington ST. Perth
Coombes & Fletcher
Hay
Denis Ryan
Wentworth
William and Murray Streets
George Carter
Hotel Australia
Frank Guilfotle
Bellevue
W.A. Foggit Jones Pty. Ltd
Glendenning & CO
Dowerin Town Depot
Bowk
Geo. Alanson, Dowerin
King Edward Hotel
J. McEncroe
Stirling Salvage Yards
Stirling Street
James Goss
William Street
Bones
Robb
Bo Busch
Glen Mervyn
Private Bag
Donnybrook
H. Victor
Dunedin Street
Mt. Hawthorn
Red Cross
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