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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1927
Page
3
Belmont Park hosts a packed program with two mile hurdle and six furlong Belmont Plate. Notable contenders include Sleepy Hollow and Mountain Lion in the hurdle. Enpator, Jolinne, and Barnacre contend in the Plate. seven furlong Welter Handicap features Coolah and Challicum among others. A mix of outsiders and favorites compete for purses and a lively betting card.
The field of 38 is open with contenders such as Armond aiming for nine furlongs after a six furlong workout. Astormene has won three straight but carries no weights and Laxnaten is strong at distance. Endefarm, Beoasmenys, Fails, Potman and others figure in the betting with Amy Marsh near striking distance and Avernus showing late form. Leeper is noted in the mix.
Prominent horses and jockeys contest the Goodwood Plate and Purse events with Frantic Green Baron and Astermere among top contenders. Mare and gelding showings include Rondine, Muriel's Hope, Requester, and Jolly Sim in divisions of the Triad Stake and Trial Stakes. Wagers and results highlight close finishes and trainer notes from Northam and Welena Vale events.
A heavy track leads to several tangles in the State Handicap and other races. Rockhaven wins with Leaps in a muddy 357 time. Yvonne Alto and Princess Maule perform strongly amid chaos. Marketed imports and sales update include Major Collingwood and Screen as new arrivals. Gathered Gold identity rumors prompt trotting association inquiries.
A hazy race card dominated by heavy track conditions and mixed results. Notable outcomes include Don Dillon and Antarctica among top finishers, with several horses pulled up or distanced. time records hover around 6.384 for the Coolgardie Handicap and 3.57 for the Laverton Handicap as bleary pacing and yard margins color the meeting.
At Goodwood last week Glendon was a hot pot but More Surprise led a fast finish. Regalion surged to the front with Green Rose and Trifle as contenders, yet More Surprise edged Regalion by a half length with Glendon close behind in a thrilling photo finish.
Murad Wise led the Goodwood Hesticay but faced a tight finish as Murad and Gay Gambler shared early pace. Avernus surged to beat Reconfort by three lengths, with Brenzine and Poondarra among the contenders, as Belmont sales saw auctions of Avernus and related horses.
Jottings reveal fines for Kluge and Hudge for race incidents and disobedience at the barrier. Apprentice Mageean is cautioned for manner in which he ran. Glendye fails to place in Welter after late rush. Pibroch finishes third in Purse division two. Malion wins Maiden Hurdles, Jolly Stim runs well but finishes fourth, Washburn shows improvement, Frantic beaten by a head in Goodwood Plate.
Turf record reports the Maiden Hurdle at Goodwood with Marnoo leading betting at 6 to 4. Washburn and Lexie follow as contenders, while Caindarea and Prince Macdonald among others trail. Time listed as 3.51 with wins by three and nine half lengths in the main event and purses noted for multiple placings.
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