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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1928
Page
3
Rushed notes show a race at Canning Park with prizes and a list of horses and riders. Key names include Sir Gravity, Hermitage, and Propeller amid varied placings and odds. The page records multiple contenders and results for a seven furlong event and related placements.
Flying Miss Well known as Wadded wins at Tirlens Vale on May 26 in a close finish. Breonfort placed second with Mim and the crowd noted her early speed and strong late drive. Propeller dropped out midrace and Five Mine pressed the lead before finishing behind Three Asin Ty and Porras.
In a dusty Goodwood race, Smokebush led from start to finish but faced late pressure as Barcadon mare Deinced struggled with a poor pace. Proceeds show Smokebush holding on by a length ahead of Kilmand and Karwenn, with Top Clans attracting strong betting and Abeurt Titty backing.
Race notes claim Buck's stable remains strong with E Walkingham leading and propseller Gyuntiet and Petman securing wins. Pro paller and Petman are backed for a double, while Petmen beat Bewetmagns in a close finish. A protest arises over intertrack results as Westernman inquiry looms over decisions.
A New Zealand rider who settled in Melbourne since arriving in 1910 on D J Price’s advice. He rode in the Grand National at Flemington, won hurdles, and later gave up racing to work in lamp lighting and motoring. Known for fast driving and thrilling rides, he once offered a quick pull-up on Nepean Road, nearly causing a scare.
The article recounts a horse racing event on New Year’s Day 2878 with Stable led by James Wilson and notable horses including Piret Wing and Pride of the Filta. It notes Wilson avenging Bavanake’s client and describes the competition, prep, and race dynamics with emphasis on Piret Wing’s performance and the Triumph of Cherian’s trainer in the Championship State.
Mountain Fawn stayed in midfield before charging to the lead on the final stretch and won by two lengths from Old Boy. Buckland Chief was third four lengths back, with Warframe fourth and Brown Stag fading. Coomboin fell at the second last jump.
The race saw Reconfort surge to the front as Martel and Hermitage received heavy support and Chilabong pressed the leaders. Becomes a tight finish with Reconfort just ahead by two lengths over Chilabong, while Martel faltered and Hermitage faded after a late drive.
At Goodwood the Breeders Handicap produced a tight finish as Pitrock and Home Car contended for victory with Berbian Gold and Mynereat also in the frame. Huson closed as joint favourite at 4 to 1 while Berbian Gold offered late value at 3 to 1.
A weekly racing tip column notes improving horses likely to win. Glendan Vale and Ayrville Green are featured with recent form at Helena WASPC Belmont and Belmont Purse. Mercato Tom Tighe Serbian Gold Transdell and Zealand Duke are highlighted as soon-to-rise contenders with notes on weights, jumps, and upcoming starts.
Final results from the Doodwood Steeplechase show Mountain Fawn winning by three lengths from Old Boy and Warflame in a tight finish. Time 3.08 with stakes: 300 pounds top prize and 40 pounds second.
The Narrogin meeting showcased a crowded program with the Narrogin Handicap featuring horses including Pinjar mare and Courage ver Neweyt, and Rock May, among others. Trainers and jockeys battled a long day with several events including the Breeders' Handicap and Flying Welter, while bets moved at odds recorded in the day’s table.
The report outlines betting shifts for Goodwood races with Whimsical attracting small support while Autobiography led wire to wire. Morning Lakety moved from five to ten and back, Good Hope fell from four to seven, and other favorite adjustments were noted amid a chaotic betting market.
Fragmented turf report lists race results and odds from a meeting on a date with fine weather. Multiple horses are named with weights and placements including wins by lengths and necks, plus betting and division notes.
Jockeys faced a lively day as Good Hope drew early crowds with lively betting. Backers buzzed over Fast and Furious and Ex Bananalander while Murcato and Mannistone staged late ventures. Vitleng showed promise though faded from the pace as the race neared the finish.
Text shows garbled notes about trainers and players, mentioning victory rewards and a firing of a coach after a game. It references individuals like J. D. Beowat and Mosereat with unclear roles, and a Ty jax event in Chilabong, but specifics are obscured.
Local racing notes list entries for the Mauritian Courier meeting with horses Lord Donald, Ratana Rovasun Nazimova, Lord Harrt Witchw at Megala and Colonel Ribbon Wood among entries. Details are fragmentary but indicate a trotters handicap and related events.
Odd betting moves during the Leonora Handicap show the American entrant arvetawal being backed early, then pressured by a late surge as the odds lengthen. A veteran Barker named Tay offered 100 to 1 on Leon Simmons's horse as the race progressed.
Strathfield led from near the start and held off Crane March in the final lap to win the Boomer Handicap by eighteen lengths over Grand Market with Daphar Direct third. ScrathGold has now claimed three Gea races this season and looks a strong proposition for Bom Jabuaton.
Report describes two drivers using deceptive tactics and rough interference risking serious injury. Spectators note the aggressive acts during a recent weekend race and call for stricter conduct to protect the sport and participants.
A muddled account describes a handicap race featuring Lord Bary le We and Lord Harry. The field battles for position as the contenders vie for the lead amid a noisy crowd and confused betting amid a lengthy chase. Lord Harry ultimately leads, with Risky and Doria Boy challenging in the later stages.
In a lively race at the WOt Cup meeting Dumbbells led from start to finish and delivered a strong performance. The Sparkling Belle pressed late but Dumbbells held on to secure the victory while bookmakers noted the remarkable profits from the opening odds.
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