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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1947
Page
2
Staging meeting at Cannon Park to support the British flood relief appeal. The Cairns Hack Club announces a charity event for April 19 to raise funds through a race meeting to be advertised later. Abandoned Cairns races noted in local report.
A brief notice in Gordonvale reminds members of the Gordonvale Back Club race meeting slated for Saturday. The swift description notes a meeting place and start time, urging attendance and confirming schedule while events appear briefly described.
Fragmentary report from Apr milestone notes a clay pigeon shoot event at Mtmerton with references to Atterton and local organizers. The text is heavily garbled but indicates a resumed shooting meeting and associated times.
Three year old Proctor, ridden by Queensland jockey W, defied the Sydney Cup field to win by three lengths from Rainbird with Spam third. Veteran trainer Dan Lewis and Briscoe both secure fifth Sydney Cup success and a winning treble. Proctor began fast, moved into second, then sped away to prevail as the crowd cheered the winner.
The Flemington race scene saw two disappointments in Finning as Billy Cook aboard the third horse lamented not beating the winner. Irish importation Spain failed to quicken, with Danny Musro noting a lack of speed while Arthur Ward contended Courier began strongly but faded well before the finish. The field included Carnage, Monte Camine, Foxhaven, Cason and Better Days among others as punters tracked wagers across the day.
Tordye surged to the front with an early lead, turning heads as he clocked strong times in the sprint or race segment. He showed speed and tactical placement, hinting at a competitive run ahead.
Sydney racing notes report jockey Fordyce suspended for two months for interference at Randwick during a half mile event. The ATC news includes details of the handicap and catering at Gw pL. the incident involved Pushthorn and other horses, with questions raised about the conduct of Hawards and the field.
Melbourne April 7 reports acceptances for Sun and Durants, with Valley races tomorrow featuring Ang variation and windward fields. Key runners include Duressani, Tamerlane, Prince Curl, Meadow Lane, and Glory odds across Panmure Randieay and Findon meetings with many handicaps and notable horses like Joy Stream, Top Rank, Gay View, and Lord Campbell.
Sydney racing notes list entries for tomorrow including the GEORGE ROWE HANDICAP over 1 7 furlongs. Entries mention Valiant, Geronime, Vigaro, Patowan, Beret, and Chime among others.
Brisbane April 1 races feature Maiden Handicaps across divisions and distances with Patuna, Spanis h Lover, Blue Boots, and Alt assorted contenders. The meet includes Bulimba Encouraged and various other thoroughbreds such as Gog Sah, Dorsard, and Lord Papyrus in a packed program with times listed for each division.
Sydney April seven racing summary lists multiple races and placings at Randwick. Wentworth Handicap results show winner Siyasiog and rivals including Briscoe Sea Spartan Gil and Eudesia. Victory Lad leads in Proctor Handicap with Et Grande and Pusham variously noted. Easter Handicap highlights Nizam's Ring and Santa Maria with others like Pro found Mise Pride and Overland. Prolonged odds and betting lines cover Rainbird Russia and Cape Reddo entries, with time marks and placements across several events.
Advertised events include a general meeting of the Catray Bub branch of the ASSAILA to discuss the proposal to provide bowling and related facilities. Also noted is a meeting of the Memraisar Club at Ox Feloek tonight at the Cairne Bebo.
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