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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 04, 1949

Page

4

Count Cyrano Triumphs In Metropolitan Stakes Title

Count Cyrano defeated Benvola and Sir Hakati to win the Metropolitan Stakes. Jockey J Thompson rode closely chasing the pacemaker Witanya and led in the straight to finish a length ahead of Benvola with Sir Hakati and High Tacnis among others. The race featured multiple horses including Darke Marne and Great World, with bets and placings detailed across the field.

Count Cyrano W. Cool Sir Hakati Benvole Mad Cerie Hess Rane Rngland Cyrano Cyrada Battle Bong Raphis Phar J. ‘Thompson Benvola Witanya Wiranya High Tacnis Lords Bir Watcon County Cyrana Benvolo Count Cyrano & Rand Bir Feleon Tonererter As & Wond Waa Bnawatreant Tant Darke Marne Tegen Twalan Eld Grenth Nish Great World Wa Amomg Rell Rock J. Thompson Frank Dalton A. Ward G. Moore N. Bellwood Caruso T. Hit Heroic Sovereign Galway Bay Sellwood Stovenit Ena Metropolitan Hive W. Cook Falcom R Bel Knig Banvolo Von Bett iMurne Proctor Bull Rock Mabon Prince Win Pris Ince Sperser Bellows Stung Bernrook Forsami Hromaleigh Dick Ralf Tengu Tonges Tmo Mandies Dona Margheta Ni McGravwdle Atwr Routh Re. Betheig Merlor A. Poumorr Twylor Haltength Phil Trees Fetting Parakoola Fast Stream Royal Lad Phil ‘Treas Flomwal Thimble

Postponed Pennant Matches Edge Toward Conclusion

Contested pennant events face postponement to finish next Saturday as quarter-finals and championships near completion. Weather disrupts play with matches carried over to Sunday and nightfall halting progress at Manidra pavilion.

oMclaix Elpht Clube Manidra Paviion

Favouritism order for cups Melbourne

In Melbourne Cup betting chatter the favoured order lists Comic Court top in Caulfield Cup and Vagabond favored in Melbourne Cup. Comint Court or Com Court appears among leading contenders with Playboy and Bramen also noted. The piece mixes names, placements, and an outside quote on favourites without clear race results.

Melbourne Monany Bydlney Batuiniay Hohinet Comie Comet Comin Court Kamin Court Flayboy Dorby Han Nnt Equel Turd Bramen Beau Geni Clament Ninnid Red Pury Lord Ravel Baxony King’s Ransom Damen Thilperie Grey Nitra St Bearzie Bratt John CUP ‘Vagabond Carn Copy Com Court Hurry Up Playboy Clement Pelle Foxnam Russ Fury Andtin Rocka Guay Calin Thracian Lad Coant Cyramny Dickens Iron Duke Deri Marne Royal Tan

Vagabond Scratched From Caulfield Cup Said by Spurway

Frank Spurway owner Vagabond announced the horse would be scratched from the Caulfield Cup. Vagabind, among Melbourne Cup contenders, will be ridden by N. Sellwood. Spurway commented that punting on the Cup was a waste of money against strong rivals.

Sydnet Frank Spurway Vagabond Vagalpind Austrelie N. Sellwood Sourway Tims

Wheat harvest in Britain sets record yields per acre

The yields from England and Wales show wheat at just over 21 bushels per acre, beating last year’s record of 20.7 bushels. Barley and oats also rise, with hay and meadow hay above average while potatoes face reduced output due to weather. Livestock and fodder crops gain modestly, but overall farm yields look below long term averages for some staples.

Teitain Thiata Ifme Britain England Wales Lanould Alan Onta

Author to Narrate Drama in Melbourne and London

London reports that Mr Jack MeLsren of Melbourne will narrate a dramatization of his book My Crowded Setttur The broadcast will be given in the schools session. The book deals with life among the aborigines of North Queensland and is in its eleventh edition with translations into several European languages.

London Jack MeLsren Melbourne B.H.C. Pute Queensland

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