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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1939
Page
5
The Albatross and Micawber, two horses with strong form, competed in a semis morning session. The Albatross clocked a 50-vee style run while Micawber covered five furlongs in 1.31 as Ascot hosts the event.
The article discusses renowned racehorse Phar Lap, his trainer and the global racing stage. It mentions betting odds and rivals across continents, notes the horse's legendary status, and recalls a Canterbury or Canberra context with mentions of anatomy displays and museum tributes.
Catalogue won the flat event at Auckland, with Galway Catalogue placing third. The race formed part of the New Zealand circuit amid efforts by amateur riders. The meeting drew strong local interest as the Melbourne Cup season approached.
Selection notes from Moonee Valley list a set of horses and participants across fields like Ayntensen octet, Rournteil Park Handicap, Findon Munt Steeple, and First Division races. Entries include DENIS GIRL GAY INVADER TASMASHA alongside other listed names. exact results and connections remain unclear from the fragment.
Melbourne report notes Moonee Valley program features three fence races with Sea King Mourmoré and Tnazuma as likely winners. The main flat event is the Epping Handicap with Cackle in fine form. Also mentioned are contenders including Lishe and Tourhon in the handicap and Melbourne Cup prospects.
Report notes 12 horses to start in the Australian Steeplechase at Caulfield with Tongalla the recent winner and Giant Kile withdrawn. Moonray, Moonray’s performance and spread of contenders are discussed, with Gyroscope as a rival in a mile race at Banown Park. Moonray has been unplaced in eight of nine races, winning five, and may be sent to Australia by the Duke of Lent.
The board of the Western Swimming Association forwarded the suspension appeal of an unnamed champion to the Albert Union for review. The meeting included party representatives and witness evidence regarding alleged disobedience and pending actions.
The item lists mounted selections including Sydney Jumpers, flat coat suggests race attire and various names such as Miltiades Bonny Don Bombala and Alan Verde. It notes a Fiving Weller Handicap and Welter Mile with participants Foote Calm and Guilt Oak.
Boxing cards feature Varner versus Letton with lefton science clash and Warner in strong form. Brisbane Stadium events highlight Welterweight action, with predictions on pace, endurance, and countering, plus Ricard’s camp and Gordon facing Richards in main preliminaries.
Minutes from a Queensland cricket board meeting show members in favour of limiting a bequest, with Hutcheon as president pro tem and A C Dibe replacing the sale head. Elections names listed include Wag Carhaason, Whittred, Bensted, and Hartigan amid a broader restructuring.
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