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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1939
Page
7
A Bundamba meeting impeded a race when a cow wandered onto the track delaying the Bundamba Handicap start by four minutes. Spearheaded by official signals, the field was held until the animal was cleared and the race resumed with Royal Gamble winning in a strong, waterlogged track.
Report states Woodview's form was questioned by officials before owner Davison trainer and rider A Lee at the event. The hearing accepted explanations. A viron evidence suggested friends barked as commentary. Lee claimed the horse did not jump away well and implied the horse would be guided by set instructions.
Reports from a late meeting outline a hockey tour schedule with venues at Iowa and Brisbane, including a campus carnival and university matches. Plans reference Queensland events, anticipated dates in August, and potential clashes with other university carnivals while noting travel and selection considerations.
Fragmented readout reports Princess Rivoli for stud duties and a Sydney trial, with mixed notes on a trimmer named Trimmee and training plans. Mentions Burrell Wak and Galinary Stare placeholders, and conditional prep for an event, plus references to Welln and Maga in uncertain context.
A lengthy scan of Ipswich racing coverage outlines results across multiple divisions including eighth, sixth, seventh, and fifth, with notable horses and riders mentioned. The report details entries, placings, and event highlights as the program progresses through the day amid extensive in-race notes and standings.
Report on weights assigned for the Caulfield Saturday event with horses Narancruman Muna Ween Ly Aie Hiei and Santas ate EKAMINGTON HURDLE near Mile Artem VAes, outlining weights and race conditions for the field.
Sydney Monday racing notes highlight Alan Verde as a strong contender in Kensington's Flying Welter Handicap, with Drouthy and Chase among other leading rivals. The piece discusses form at Canterbury and Moorefield, noting potential dangers such as Glenwitch and Eagle as well as possible chances for Pep y and Drowhy to improve.
The Kensington selections feature POKHMRA AUSSIE BEM and ROWNMANN in the Two-year-old Handicap with PRUNING and RED MESSENGER among contenders. In the Flying Welter Handicap, SOME BOY THEO 10S and BULL CHASE rise as top picks. Second division highlights SHACKLE TON GLENWITCH BRASINA, while Kennington Handicap includes ALAN VERDE DEOUTHY KLEMM FAGLE with UIGLAND BEN RZ and THE A Welter PEARL VERDE TAROO NE BRUSH among names.
Saturday weights for Ascot are shown with multiple entries and explanations. The list includes horse names such as Malin Kwo and others, with weights and detailed notes mixed in. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse, but reflects a weight selection for the Ascot races and possible conditions or riders.
A disrupted report outlines a meeting of the Australian Jockey Club committee addressing bookmakers engaging in price betting. A paddock staff member testified about a dispute with a bookmaker, noting prior inquiries by the committee into price sorting. The episode marks the second such questioning in recent months.
Queen Esther wins the Society Handicap at Moonee Valley marking a double for Dewhurst with Tar A. Daw and other riders mentioned. Substitutions and disciplinary actions noted for Breasiey and Vi Marthey after the Niven Weltrr race amid alleged interference. Continuous results and correspondent notes conclude with terse race updates.
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