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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
10
A fragmentary race report describes Roman and Assegai in a fast start with rapid splits. The text notes a 38 second first three, a close finish, and questions about transfer timing and stage results. Details are garbled but imply a tight contest and a late advantage or half second discrepancy.
On a dry track Tuesday morning Verena clocked 104 sec for a half mile mirroring Tuesday’s time. Jethro matched five furlongs in 1.54 as rivals contest Ridgefield and Berkely features with Absconder noting a strong finish in the sand event.
Readable odds and picks for Rosehill races highlight sprint heats, handicaps, and key runners such as Kamdin Westing Bay Lord Windburra and Earl Marshall. The card covers Trial and Welter handicaps with selections, weights, and favored horses including King Ariaras, Fine Peak, and Greenthornes.
Melbourne December 14 acceptances for Ascot include horses like Winning Post Gambier and December Handicap contenders. The card features principal races such as the Tatkalot and Cornthian Cup with riders and weights listed for Melanie era and Randwick-based form noted.
Sydney racing confirms a packed program featuring the Parinin 1 Mallacuia Handicap for two year olds at 13 furlongs and the Malden Hurdle with leading contenders including Pastis New Warrior and Cone. Other notable events include Nursery Handicap and Lingfield style trials with Pine Peak Kalmar and Acrostat among the top entries.
An excerpt covers a race inquiry with witnesses debating actions by Rowley and Morrisby. The hearing discusses riding at the half-mile and final furlongs, alleged misconduct, and whether evidence supports charges. Names include Rowley, Morrisby, Lynch, and substitutes, with race references and a jockeys’ dispute over fairness.
Cairns Amateur Swim Club plans the fourth meet of the second series at City Baths with Far North Queensland championships to follow tomorrow night and Sunday. Notable swimmers Joan and Ted Speed and Betty Baker return as handicaps are posted for many events including Beginners 35 yards and Junior categories.
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