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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1928
Page
11
Acceptances issued for a Brisbane racing program on Saturday feature the QT.C divisions at seven furlongs with entrants Gondar King’s Rock Allorabe Mars Tristan and others. nine furlong Derby list includes Gregona Goneraft Hourly Mon dain Pearl Prince. Juvenile and Moorefield handicaps list multiple contenders across five to nine furlongs including Wood Rose Green Moth and Cave Dweller.
Melbourne November 1 Derby field final acceptors announced for VRLC minor events and maid en plate. Listed are entrants including The Banker Bacchus Pins Valamita Ataman Pica Queen Sea Money and many others with latest betting prices showing Strephon Oatendale Prince Humphrey Maple Winalot Canning Queen Allecret among favorites and 200 others in contention.
Strephon eyes Derby post at short price while Oatendale shows pace. Karama and Lady Beth excellent. Highland shines in Toorak Handicap. Melbourne Stakes accepts due. Amounts, Winslet and Fourth Hand expected to contend. Parkwood and Hotham prospects praised as track dries after showers.
Brisbane observers on November 1 heard talk of a repeat Challenge Stakes as Killarney and High Syce contend for Ascot spring honors with Kitty Paddington among acceptors. D Melones weighed in for both the Brisbane Handicap and the pair, while Killarney’s nine furlong strength tests promise a strong test for High Syce who was bested in a trial by Lilyland, a noted Brisvegas track worker.
In Brisbanes racing selections list a crowd of entries with notable stakes including the Derby and various handicap events. Notable horses such as Freebooter Gold Fox and Royal Flavor appear among a field that includes Novice and Mondain with emphasis on top contenders.
Sydney reports Moorefield race acceptances for Saturday in a maiden yearling list. Entries include Ralaka, Kala Moti, Sithon, Fheen King, Propi linus, Starlike, Green Corn, Miss Vara, Prince Verderer, Surf Girl, Belle of Scotia, Polytime Betty, Walarot, Belacre, Lander, Deusbun, Garow, and Gelden Jack among numerous others. The long list reflects the diverse field in the event.
Melbourne November 1 Statesman showed brilliant gallop over a mile and a half. He led from the start, outpacing rival Wkechus with a strong left-handed ride, finishing well ahead in a dashy effort.
Melbourne November 1. Flemington track saw Statesman star in morning gallops with Bacchus as a companion. Times cover nine furlongs in 1 56 and last seven furlongs in 1 29, with Bacchus beaten two furlongs from home. Numerous other workouts and times noted for Ataman Kavalli Pica and several horses, with detailed splits and trial results.
Public notices describe a masquerade social at St Monicas Church Hibernian Hall on Weikes day November 7. Auctioneers A J Dover Ltd will sell on account Northern Australian Breweries Ltd a cottage for removal on Saturday November 1. Tableland Bowling Club meets at Williams Hall Wungaburra Friday November 2 at 4 pm.
The final gallops of horses for the Brisbane Handicap and the Derby were held at Ascot this morning. Killarney's record was noted in the training update as part of the event coverage.
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