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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1946
Page
3
The Cairns Hack Club hosts an afternoon race meeting at Cannon Park with the AIC Derby at Randwick drawing interest. Patrons may place bets. the first division starts at 139 cm with all horses required in the saddling paddock at least 15 minutes prior.
An aged fragment lists selections and tips for Albion Park races on Saturday in Brisbane. It includes divisions with horses like Golden Wave and Monty's Fare, plus Whiffler's Tips suggesting possible favorites in Sixth Division Handicap and other races.
Fragmentary OCR text from Brisbane racing notes lists people and places with misread names. It references Albion Park, fourth division, and several named individuals and terms but does not form a cohesive report or discernible events, outcomes, or dates.
Racing notes review the Epsom Handicap where Blue Legend rises to 8.9 and clashes with Shannon, the hot favorite. Trainer Bob Abbot eyes a bold bid with E Morr dyce on board as Shannon seeks a shorter price after recent Rosehill form. Dowborough and Abbeville alley for minor placings amid a crowded field.
A partial list shows weekend matchups across Central venue with Mossman, Rockets, Eurekas, Revere, Gordony, Comets, Ivanhoes, Blue Jays, Edmonton, Trochus, Robins and other teams scheduled Sunday. Times and exact courts vary, with several 1 pm and 2 pm starts noted.
October 4 Brisbane Stadium card cancelled as Boxing Burns Dantels Fignet and Jackie Danielaught were台 to headline. Tomny dump headline plan dropped after stadiums Ltd board advised against it. promoter Tee Pout confirms no bout at the venue Friday instead.
The report details racing plans and opinions for the Epsom Handicap. Trainers O'Sullivan McGrath Johnstone Brown and Benn discuss Abbeville Dowborough Putnam and Blue Legend with influence from jockeys Fordyce and others. The weather is mild and the favourite list includes Shannon Blue Legend Abbeville Dowborough Homeleigh etc.
The report lists extensive bets on Epsom Metropolitan events including Silver Link priced at £400,000 and Der at £2,000, with Quadrant £160,000 and Peter £38,000. Other stakes include Good Idea £725,000 and Puffham £250,000, plus several coupling bets among Good Idea, Silver Link, and Peter.
In the House of Representatives race Labour candidate Mr W J Madhey stands 1818 votes ahead of Liberal Mr CH Wilson. Outcome hinges on Service Party preferences, with a week or more before a result. In Capricornia, Mr CW Davidson trails Mr F Forde Labour by a narrow margin. Referendum No 1 favored, while No 2s were defeated in the latest counts.
The article outlines odds and betting notes for the Derby with Flyin Duke as a strong contender. It reports low odds for Shannon and Blue Legend, plus several long shots like The Venesste Hlomelaigh Dick and Briscoe's mount Sajueeds. The veterinary report mentions Flyin cid and the field’s overall balance toward early favorites. The piece notes the Derby likely favorite status for Flyin Duke.
An Australian terrier named Tuppy and a lighter dog Tippy appear among unusual bets and guard roles at Gedby's Caulfield stables during a champion spring event. The piece notes Tippy's claimed power and contrasts with listings in Dash's sport column.
A garbled report describes a night scene with figures near trees and a watcher ready to resume duties at dawn. It mentions someone named Sumer and a habit of not relaxing until morning. The text references steps, awakening, and movements through apple trees and a river, with vague travel mentions to Sydney and Bernt.
The article recounts chaotic events around a speedway season featuring Jack Carruthers and an American chief mechanic, including sabotage fears, a cursed bike, and police inquiries. It mentions Roy Mook, Melbourne trips, a bear stone amulet, and various racing figures such as Bob Hall and Danny Quinn, with sports and local backdrop throughout.
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