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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1938
Page
2
Strong handicap fields contest at headquarters with two six furlong races, one five furlongs, one seven furlongs, and a one and a half mile hurdles. The Winter Handicap is the feature, with a two day meeting beginning Saturday. The form guide shows finishing positions from recent starts using coded symbols.
Finished fourth at Helena Vale. Lady Rays and many names appear in a long race card including Stirling Handicap entries and a Foundation Handicap lineup with many horses such as Galactus and Nirimba. The list mixes horses like Seanbogs et Paz and Perdamonium with assorted silks and trainers.
The Helena Vale event featured only four runners with Castanea winning comfortably. Nit Anno was noted as the best of the others but failed to impress.
Scrambled OCR text from a Bassendean breeders item yields a fragmented report. Mentions Hone and Saladin with references to dividends, improving stock, and a Nelle feeding scene. Lacks coherent action or clear outcomes.
Ole Engusty ran well though he fell short of money finishing strong for a placings. Meadow Line Old Haglinh-Timee and Vodelliet salt show varied form with several rivals like Show Gal and Afaree making late progress. Ture race conditions yielded a mixed field with no clear standout performance.
Shady Box again led the field but faded late as Warner Track horses battled for position. Prince Paladin stayed well back, while Veteran Prince Paladin showed some life though past his peak. Capeldene found the competition strong. A purse event around a mile should bring a few place-getters.
The programme at Headquarters Saturday features the June Hurdles and the Winter Handicap with top contenders like Pancratic Wort, Bone Whisky, Great Sign, and Angela among the horses. Notable runners include Dainty Verse, Niriba, Jungle Lady, Pandemonium, Galeria, Poesia, and Remarc, with steady bets on Wembley and Eastdel in the key events and multiple race prospects throughout the card.
Rotloyant ran very strongly in the Halianta Welter on Saturday before finishing fourth after a strong late drive. Hay 4] at [Old Englich] shows plan and form, with Castanen heading the unplaced runners in the Velten Mailen.
The mechanical horse tractor tested in England for national defence showed it can decontaminate gas areas and assist fire fighting. Demonstrations near Lemison featured an air raid precautions tender and a street washer unit with a 1250 gallon water trailer, delivering 350 gallons per minute at 120 psi. The crew of 12 carried gear from lime to a first aid kit as the trailer hood lit the scene with a night spotlight.
On Saturday night at Gloucester Park an excellent field of class trotters will contest the main event the High-Class Handicap over one mile and five furlongs. Five of the reraining events are over a similar distance while the initial race the Trotters Handicap is over one mile and three-quarters.
A promotional notice for No. 67 Charities Consultation advertises a 2 shillings 6 pence ticket offering a chance to win one of 2396 prizes including £2300 first, £1000 second, and £500 third. Tickets available widely, closing in Perth on June 10.
In a surprise filled Saturday, East Perth surged to an 18 point win over Claremont with Mick Ryan delivering two goals after a forward switch. George Moloney and Ward shone for Claremont while Subiaco faced defeat to Swan Districts as Kingebers Batt and Krepp impressed. South Fremantle beat West Perth with Bert Chandler scoring nine goals to reach 43 for the season.
Fragmentary OCR text notes accommodation offerings with unclear references to a family or contact telephone. No identifiable events, places, dates, or distinct organizations are readable to form a proper news item.
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