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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1928
Page
9
Gordonvale on Saturday saw a moderate crowd as wind and showers touched the track. Results highlighted by Black Angus winning the second division sprint and Miss Atty taking the third division, with Last Gallant prevailing in the final race.
Brisbane April 15 Albion Park features a crowded program with several heats and a dead heat in first division. Notable placings include Lady Levant and Rospee Yee in early heats, followed by tense finishes and varied dividends across multiple races.
Race notes describe events at a carnival with two dead heats for first and multiple horses named Ivory King Energyque Simeon Aan various stables including Ames Fort Gallitory and Mountain Prince. Betting figures list mount names and odds while results reference winners by length with comments on fractions of a furlong and third place details.
At the yearling sales today in Sydney several lots changed hands. Notable prices include Melbourne consignments selling for 750 guineas. Names mentioned include Herbert Thompson Wilden Valais and Tresendy with Merrinwn and Com among buyers and consignors.
Melbourne April 15 Epsom races drew a large crowd in fine weather. Notable finishes include Buffline Wines Handicap winner with a head margin over Sacred and third. other notable runners listed include Veluselle Gracon Wiser Hoard and Dark Maiden among many competitors. The article records multiple race results and times with numerous horse names and placements.
Auckland April 1 The All Black Rigby team paused for South Africa today as preparations continued.
Tonight at the Gaiety a headline lightweights bout tops a busy card with Tom Nevin facing Wally Tullijan in a middleweight attraction. Nevin plans to showcase his form after recent signings while Melines has arrived from Melbourne to boost his chances.
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