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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1935
Page
7
Mystic Peak secures the York Hurdle victory with clear form. Valiant Chief achieves a fourth straight win carrying a heavy weight in the Rothsay Handicap. Vauntry Newtian, Flemington, and Boy Blue show national form in other events.
K Voitre rode three winners at Flemington including Valiant Chief in the Rothsay Handicap and Alaric in the Sandringham Handicap. Mystic Peak faced stewards inquiry after York Hurdle reversal, despite victory at York, while Boy Blue won the Hopetoun Steeple and Pactolus ran a strong late challenge. Havana and All At Sea chased in the Royal Handicap and Vauntry edged a photo finish.
In a thrilling race Royal Armour dead heated in a 9/9 arc with Te Huan and DUBUP, third place 14 lengths back at 9.74. Turf Boy won by a head over Altana, with Autumn Air close behind as the field included Plus Fours and Neuve Chapelle among others.
Saturday trials list with Major Plume winning 7/1, Brown Force ia Serelod third, Rivalli second. Stradbroke: Petrol La ger first, High Speed second, Some Cure third at 2/1. Welter Nicopolis first, Morning Carol ninth, Semitie third at 3/1. Brieger Brakes: Pandion first, Glen Spear second, Dulcedo ninth at 4/1. Hamilton Handicap High Senses first, Sage Force second, Varniba third at 6.1.
Newcastle races feature Drageno i and Blumbes Mus fc with Monte Chrys 3 and 3/1, Walter-Daleful 1 Fernraven 2 Sir Joe 3 at 6/2. Recognise 1 Rowan Fickle Glass 3 10/9, Call Mag 1 El Tanado Tigarro 9 7/4 winner. Stanley's Hope 1 Nasdene 2 Lock Ness 8 2/1.
Adelaide racing notes list results across several events. Winners include The Mule in the Baturdas Dulwtch Hurdle and Kal Ila King in Coalbrook Stakes first division, with other top finishers such as Stardex Melton Melody and Rose Park Handicap contenders. Master Comique led in Steeplchase while Plying Jester won second division of Coalbrook Stakes.
The proprietors urge submission of reports on district events including social and sporting activities. Secretaries of clubs are asked to send full reports, whether written or spoken by telephone. Telephone reports may be billed to the newspaper under postal arrangements.
In the metropolitan area update Valtra remains ahead with a narrow margin ahead of rivals. Officials say the final results are pending and voter turnout is shaping the remaining count as communities await conclusive tallies.
Regal Star secures a victory in the Flying Handicap at Ascot in a feature race. The result confirms the top finish contrast with rival contenders as betting attention centers on the star’s performance.
In Sydney at Ascot nine races produced hot favorites failing to place. Regal Star led from the start in the Flying Handicap, beating Prince Pombal and Golden Gate by two lengths as Parcoursier set a race record. Babilli and El Paraiso posted notable performances in other divisions among a crowded card.
In this edition the Wapga Express lists the week's news for friends away. Postage rates show 1d per single copy within the Commonwealth and Sew Bentend. The note reflects British postage norms and regional pricing for the era.
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