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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 16, 1945
Page
6
The Courier notes Leesh, long in TVA circuit, seeks top form against Pilton and Hi-Mark. Fit and pace details hint at a tough field with Bod, Grevuer, and other competing horses shaping up for the upcoming feature.
A garbled report shows selectors including Tate Hewmann Cannell Ris Demputy and Steinerht evaluating players for state selection after mixed results in Brisbane and Brisbane area trials. Mentions Beisarne Beisane and Toewzembe with trials and lineup speculation for a forthcoming Beisane match and Quorn run.
Fred Pilbrow reports on turf topics with references to the acting Prime Minister and parliamentaries, noting Ascot implications, avalisble racing training, and a ten tent conference. It highlights Jockeys Manton, Maion, and W Walker, with mentions of Mounts, winners, and metropolitan racing standings in Toowoomba and Adelaide, including Goodwood Handicap outcomes.
Sareea says there is nothing to prevent. McDede applies to the Licensing Board of the QTC for renewal of the jockey license in Newnes. QTC chair Mr O'Shea notes applications will be considered. license not revoked though committee earlier returned it. If he applies in August, he will receive attention.
The QBA will stage its state carnival, the largest bowling event since 10er, in Bela bane on July 36. A miss will open iea rival, with Queensland, Toussinglen and champion NDS competing as Metropolitan patriotic tours commence in Brisbane.
Victorian Bureaucracy proposes sweeping reductions in horse training under a new VR C plan. Cabinet members discuss restricting live-in arrangements for trainees in Melbourne and lowering the number of racing jumpers in training. The plan, supported by the VLC, would take effect on June 1 and could cut trainer numbers by a substantial margin.
The article notes riders like Moore and McGrowdle among Brisbane’s top jockeys eye a late journey south for major Cup meeting action. It highlights owner and trainer concern over a potential exodus and the impact of riders’ absence on tracks, betting, and money factors.
The article notes fifty five horses competing in fly racing trials at Albion Park with early heats timed for avelock. It also mentions Harvey Simpson, a Golden Gloves winner, andreferences to other individuals and events in a chaotic passage.
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