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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1940
Page
7
Special Southern Racing Service issues revised post times and race details for the Calves event. Officials announce new start orders, entry lists, and safety protocols ahead of the Avent 2 alias program in Olen.
Fragmentary race report details uncertain contenders with mentions of David Spear and others in steeplechase and nursery prospects. Mentions Windsor, Dornford, and Whisper Low as potential winners with unclear outcomes and speculative judgments.
A list of horses with predicted chances in barrier positions includes High Caste, Trug Flight, Naat Beautire, Apecoha, Man Aine, Royal Cama, Dark David, Decatord, and Gold Salute. The text notes prospects like Bi Gold Salute and Whisper Low among best bets with various placements indicated.
The report outlines horses Beaulivre Beau Vite and Romany Ghiet in Melbourne Cup contention with betting trends and form. It notes Wilson fading from favor and Caulfield Cup prospects, including a two mile race form and possible selections for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.
Fragmentary report notes a horse named Fearees performing well over seven furlongs and another horse named Bobby in recent races. The garbled lines reference training, trim, and weekly demonstrations, but details remain obscured.
Fragmentary record lists horses placed in the Caulfield Cup with mentions of Waight Un and Altanea variants. It presents garbled notes about divisions and monetary adjustments, plus references to April events and horses Master Avenel and others. The text lacks coherent facts or dates for a solid summary.
In Brisbane racing reports Bean King among top two year olds, clocking 48 seconds in a fast trial. Other notable runners include Cry Corban and Beau Cockeur with close finishes, while Gleam, Groroun, and Gold Porn also show promise in recent heats.
Fragmented report describes a race meeting with multiple horses including Sai, Bold Siey, and Fearless Fox. Times and performances are garbled but indicate near mile and furlong events with horses like Gilver Bird and Remneal noted in a racing context.
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