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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
3
Brief outline notes a council gathering with Green Ladaie Perla and Chrymins Whalenun present. Agenda items include a4 s Daiatep discussion and ad hoc committee recommendations amid ongoing municipal planning. No opposing viewpoints detailed.
The English bred gelding Reconfort, brought to this state by Mr G Ridewar, won the Trial Stakes at the Vale by a three quarters of a length over King Wallace. Smokebush led early with Flo Eaton and Karmount in pursuit while Bombula and Oraury trailed, as betting odds fluctuated among bookmakers before the sprint finish.
The report details jockey chatter and betting sentiment at a recent meet. It notes riders like Hop Away and L'Aiglon, mentions trainer opinions, and observes varied results across divisions, with Glendan and Washburn delivering notable performances amid fluctuating fortunes.
In a tense Midland Handicap, Gauntlet backed heavily but faltered at the start as Mocking led early. Wealth stalled mid race with slowitis, Otamra made late ground, and Gauntlet surged to beat Mocking by a neck with Maltlean finishing third.
Fragmentary report mentions merchants, a wager on a course event, a money slot, and an unnamed participant Anticipate who finished second in a nearby town race. The text is garbled with missing letters and unclear names.
Tales from country meetings recount starters and early missteps as riders and officials clash over duties. A veteran starter's blunt retort to a challenger ends with a defiant claim the clerk of the sealer keeps the correct weight, illustrating rural contest humor and authority.
In a tight finish at Axcot on May 19 St Fillans overhauled Good Hope as Auto biography and Arthur Cooper supported the field. Backers favored Glendun while Mangaroony drifted with several bets around £7. Astermere led early before settling in the main group.
In a tight battle among Good Hope St Fillans and Glenda contenders the Good Hope and St Fillans camp battled as prices shifted. Good Tone Tooke led at times but St Fillans surged to a slim half head victory with Petman close behind and Glendon fading later in the run. Astermere faded from view.
South Australia staged a horse race featuring Sweetmagne the standout from MCL Arnold's team. Sweetmagne upset Scotch Alley, finishing a head ahead as the favorite faltered, marking a notable win over the field and signaling a rare upset in Billets Notwork’s lineup.
A garbled report recalls jockey Frank Ballock racing westward for the Perth Cup meeting near Derby. It recounts a tense scene with Lee Steere versus Miyose, a Derby victory, and Ballock’s awkward ride at Christmas meeting amid noisy crowd. An owner allegedly roared him up, urging bold talk about past rides in England and a boast about fixing a race, ending with a dramatic uproar and cake exchange. The piece preserves its chaotic, colorful tone.
Backers started off badly as Brown St clinched victory in the hurdle race, beating rival favorites. Coronium showed promise but fell short near the final obstacle. Coronium, an aged gelding by Charlemagne II from Royal Biddy, races in H. L Manly colors and jumped well.
A chaotic horse racing scene unfolds as a rider plans to pull up a grey gelding in the betting ring. The horse darts to the front at the barrier despite repeated bets and taunting remarks, finishing ahead as the rider questions how the plan failed.
A cryptic sports narration discusses a horse race where uncertainty and an unhappy owner confronts a trainer. The trainer cites old school methods and new shoes as the cause of the defeat, while the owner presses for explanations.
The article lists Grand National weights with numerous horses and odds, noting Pule Purvis and MacDonald backed by bookies, and mentions early betting activity. It describes hurdle and chase fields with names like Arcadius Randhoret and King Wallace, and reports bets moving on doubles as it highlights time and margins in recent runnings.
A chaotic race report lists horses and riders with times and odds, noting Harold Hermit and Golden Clift among top finishers. The tangled OCR includes mis-spellings, partial names, and scattered figures, but highlights Harold Dillon steering Elche rotted, and Margen with Mead, amid a crowd of contenders and penalties.
Article fragment describes Pantera faring badly at a difficult meeting in Ulaanbaatar with betting odds 2 to 1 for Warpath and 7/2 for Swreet. It notes scarce winners and few triers, with many participants hard to locate and memories lingering from the night.
A 10 tile trotting race in Corows in 1861 saw Archy and Whisker win by Archy driven by Proctor in 9 hours 36 minutes. Both horses and riders were exhausted at the finish with Archy reportedly recovering from a long journey starting on mash and ending on corn. Archy described as a strong horse with unknown pedigree and notable stamina.
The executive approves a series of transfers involving multiple vessels and personnel. Maori Maid and several others move to G. F Rexter, with travel determinations for Maud Patrhew and others. Additional transfers include Marble Bar, Prd to T. Maher, and various crew changes among W. Dring, Mair Mail, and Finldon Maid.
A fragmented turf report details race results with multiple horses, jockeys, and odds. Notable finish: Coronis Won by two and a half lengths, time 355.15, with three lengths to second. Trial beaters include Rocontort and King Wallace among others with varied weights and riders.
The article describes a horse racing event with multiple horses listed from Time 143 15 to Imtla and St Pillans, including Good Hope Mangaroon Murad and Aatermere. The narrative covers betting, race results, and remarks from drivers, noting a close finish by a short head and half a length between second and third. It also discusses the betting market and observer opinions on field size and track conditions.
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