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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1934
Page
2
A detailed fragment from a Goodwood meeting lists horses like Great Sign and Haretagod in the turf program, with times, weights, and placings across races including the June Handicap, Hurdle, Breeders Handicap, and Rivervale Handicap. It records runners, judges, and betting notes amid a weathered card of names, positions, and prize sums.
Large crowd attends a postponed Goodwood race meeting as weather forces adjournment. The event marks only the second time in ten years that racing proceeded on an alternate date, with regular racegoers noting the unusual circumstances and excitement around the rescheduled program.
In a disrupted page of racing notes, Cetotis guides Langnanufic past Tonga hurie with Cetutre drifting from 4 to 1 early. Stewards consider improprieties amid widespread betting shifts. several horses see odds moves from 5s to 1s and more, with numerous names and figures cited as under review.
The report covers Perth racing around Goodwood Monday with jockeys McLachlan and Callahan in a tense late dash. It highlights apprentice J Vallahan riding 471b allowances, Seveas, and Toognahurie amid a crowded field. The piece traces Callahan’s rise, his family’s horseman legacy, and references long-standing Australian racing connections.
The piece notes apprentice J Callahan or Calla han to go to England when indentures expire next April. It mentions a rider about an apprentice called Callahan and references a brilliant performance. The fragment is unclear about full names or events but indicates overseas relocation upon contract end.
Rogilla, the chestnut gelding, proved resilient after eye injury and a demanding autumn campaign. The article weighs his chances for Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Centenary Cup, noting his stronger form at 12 furlongs and prospects of a spring campaign including potential Metropolit an start.
A fragmented listing shows participants such as Taillver Prince and Wat son with numbers 19 17 and 80 6811, noting fields for grains, dividends, and betting odds. The text mentions ULACKAMOOR, Air Lord, and Far Grain with associated figures and dates 8/5 17/5 along with references to places and stakes. The readable items imply a wartime era betting or race card with monetary amounts and race marks.
The big jumping season begins in Victoria with the Grand National Hurdle Race scheduled for decision at Flemington on Saturday. Early acceptances are listed, naming entrants such as Beamer and Mangar, with several others awaiting confirmation by July 7.
A chaotic report details a racing event with Green Laddie as favourite amid a lively market at Gouin. Salt Sea challenged near the final jump but fell foul after a heavy stumble. the horse sustained injuries and will be sidelined for weeks.
The text reports that Levies mare Suzmin, after success in the Adelaide Cup, was sent to Melbourne and briefly in charge of P. B. Quinlan at Caulfield. She faced tendon threats, was retired from work, bred with Easter Monarch, and has since foaled a handsome colt. It notes rare returns to racing after stud, with Meraby and Denacre as examples.
Heapy, riding Belgic, equalled 2747 inn totals once held by F Arelier. Born in England at 552 years old, he heads 63 horses at Stockel near Brussels. His scores break down to 2701 in Belgium 34 in Holland six in England and six in France.
A garbled report surveys trotting and racing interests in America after a tour by Melbourne businessman and others. It highlights cross-continental attention to both sports, noting spectators, training, and venues, with references to horse breeders, Australasian racing, and comparisons of racing conditions and tracks in distant regions.
An advertisement promotes Hotel Wentworth at the corner of William and Murray Streets offering a greatly reduced tariff. Weekly rates and daily options are listed with rooms and breakfast available for singles and doubles, plus special rates for permanents and families.
Owing to two new minde among race clubs, acceptances are available until after publication. The column lists pacings and times comparing performers from Australasia and America. Names such as Admiral Wood and Havers appear with recorded times like 138 and 135 while trotting results and mile pacing are noted alongside.
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