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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1928
Page
9
A vague account notes a horse named Val Paraiso failing to win the Caulfield Cup and several well regarded runners disappointing in the event. The report mentions a reliable authority describing the day's races and a double event in the program.
Final acceptances for the Moonee Valley Cup are due on Thursday at 1 p.m. Maple, winner of the Caulfield Cup, was bought by Mr Lee Steere as a yearling for 200 guineas. Jockey W Duncan has notable recent wins and predicts Maple will not be beaten, while other riders comment on their horses' chances and form. Duncan to ride Oatendale in the Melbourne Cup.
In Sydney this morning the Caulfield Cup meeting saw Maple backed heavily in doubles and stacked against a range of Melbourne Cup contenders. A top bookmaker reported laying Maple for large sums with The Banker and others but offered straight bets against Shegpee and Maple in the Wien. He also quoted £1000 against Maple winning the Flemington feature as connections of Coloung Queen eye a £50,000 doubles play with Maple.
The A C stewards at Canterbury disqualified for twelve months owner Norman Boas trainer Norman Boas apprentice F E Russ and the mare Gipsy’s Land for improper conduct in the Flying Handicap. Russ paid a chalt to Prairie Belle and other horses. An adjourned inquiry into Aorangl’s running was concluded with the stewards accepting the explanation tendered.
Melbourne bettors locked in massive wagers as Maples won the Caulfield Cup. Backers across Australia faced totals around £75,000 with heavy handling on Cathie Hinck Scuechens Black Duchess and Stakeaman combinations. Ernest Lee Steere, Maple’s owner, did not attend the ceremony.
Western Australian owned mare Maple defied odds to win the Caulfield Cup with a sustained finish after an early lead. Duncan rode Maple to a solid victory as Gothic and Pike could not overcome the favorite Maple’s well-timed run despite changing conditions and heavy showers.
Listed bets include Frens Sirgen Prince Humphrey Qatendaly We Molrison Ramualus Mount of Olives Faramand Begny Warrier Bob's March Strephon Statesman Catendale Dalmering Maple The Banker Bacchus Burnaby Romulus Allecret Horoscope Cimbrian Alfred the Great Yodelltt Happy Warrior with varied odds across the field.
Weights announced for the Williamstown Cup on November 12 list Gothic 9.11 and Amounis among entries. numerous horses including Starlight later named others such as Textiles, Lecky fard and Empire 69 appear with varied figures. The list covers many entrants with mixed spellings and illegible segments.
Brisbane match reports the visiting Colts winning by an innings and 41 runs after a long day of scoring. Yeates and Cooper starred with untroubled scores while Carter took nine wickets in a dominant bowling display.
The Cairns Rifle Club reports a windy round last Sunday with F. Currie winning the Grand Hotel trophy shoot off by one point against T. Easlea. F. Cascies earned the NQR A medal and secures entry to the NQMA medal matches. Next Sunday a 100, 000 and 600 verde team match is slated with results listing scores for Cassels, Kennedy, Currie, Easlea, and others.
The English team left Perth for Adelaide after their match with West Australia. Geary, who sustained a broken nose, is much improved but may be unable to play for several weeks.
London editors rail at poor form in England's camp as critics panic over players like Tyldesley and Ardine while Chapman’s squad steadies on Australian soil amid dire straits. The Daily Express urges calmer assessment and cautions against rash judgments.
EZWOLISH JOCKET KILLED LONDON 21. Fred Archer, the Nees Enahish jockey collided with a motor bus while motoring and was killed instantly.
War time interest boosts weekly Friday drills as senior and junior members attend in good numbers. Malanda West hosts a griling carnival with a moderate trip charge. London paper notes Pollard from Cairns winning local silver cup and 100 Verda Clot Handicap, praised for speed. Cairns fans anticipate his return.
A Rudge motor cycle rider set a world record at Brooklands, covering 20 miles in minutes and seconds. The event occurred in London on October 21, with the rider achieving a notable speed and placing Rudge in the record books.
Fragmented report from Berlin outlines a nationalist rise in German politics with hints at a prominent newspaper figure and a nationalist faction backing a steel helmet fascist movement. Mentions ex-chancellor Marx and fragmented references to policy stances and agreements amid a volatile political landscape.
The Cairns Electric Authority invites tenders to unload goods from three way trucks with several auctions listed. Ayer will offer on by purchase at the Land? on Tuesday October 30 at 11 oclock. Convent will be Nekon full. Auctioneers AJ Draper Ltd will sell on Thursday November 3 household furniture. T J Beddan to hold public auction at Mitta Millen beginning soon with drapery and alias items.
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