Turf prospects for Dencaster and trainer Lewis
The Turf notes suggest Dencaster can improve in the Derby with trainer Lewis who also handles Crucis and could shape the race outcome.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1929
Page
11
The Turf notes suggest Dencaster can improve in the Derby with trainer Lewis who also handles Crucis and could shape the race outcome.
Townsville April 23 reports strong attendance and exciting racing on day one. Calepin led early but faced a late challenge as Brackey and Royal Estate followed in a photo finish. Time recorded as 522-5 seconds with a head separating the first four. Betting favored Calepin and Brackey with Royal Estate also prominent.
The Welter Handicap inquiry into Lomstock’s race last Saturday concluded in Brisbane with the parties given the benefit of doubt. The field included runners such as Northern King and Love Nicely in a tight finish, timing 1.29 for the race and noting betting odds of Policastro and Cage among others.
Sydney April 23 weights for the Rosehill meeting list Maiden Hurdle about two miles. Notable weights include Dr Grace 105 Papegsi 100 Star Rocket 97 Black Jonathan 9.0 and Italian Somerted Ostentation Stedfast Paul T Baverlad among others.
Melbourne April 23 Moonee Valley crowds endure dull weather as Sea Pilot wins by a short head in the main event. Two year old handicap sees Sia Southeacha win by a head with half a neck separating second and third. Numerous race lists and weights follow with Betting, times, and competing horses.
The Caul field Cup winner travels to South Australia to be mated with Morphet ville for next season. St Teresa, who will not race again, faces stud duties after a near severed tendon incident at Aspendale Park. Tullius, runner up in Aspendale Cup, also received a grazing injury but fared better.
Captain Lancaster is resting comfortably in hospital at 4 Lewood New Jersey. He is expected to recover.
Advertised events include morster social evening at Redlynch Hotel with MLA Don Ryan touring Tableland and Sass Pavilion meetings by G A Duffy EN candidate. Innis fail will sell improved allotments May 4 1929 at 11 30 am. Northern District Racing Association seeks a star steward and hast dhopper for perimory Cairns. Cairns Canegrowers AGM set at Mulgrave Mill office April 27 10 am. Hill and Gums architects Babinda involved.
Fragmentary text mentions quick action from remedies at once and notes ailments such as kidney issues, rheumatism, puffiness under eyes or feet, and general run-down condition. It reads as a medical advisory fragment with unclear product or source.
A 348 Box 200 notice lists town and state price terms and regulation under the Brisbane Cosrier. The document presents established use and service starting points for A.M TD Phones with reference to a Trust in the line.
An advertisement touts Tommy Short Junior’s suits as well made and correctly fitted. It directs readers to Abbott, leading tailor, with phone 347 and box 185, residence 764, for fittings.
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