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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1946
Page
4
The King will race for a cup valued at £100 to the winner of the ramble event known as the King's Cup. Conditions include a 14 mile handicap with a maximum 9.9 and a minimum time guideline. The race, interrupted by war, is reintroduced with participant clubs joining for the annual contested cup.
Melbourne reports say Bernborough may start if track conditions allow despite mixed owner and trainer opinions. Bernborough stumbled at Caulfield but was not injured, with bookmakers cautious about a heavy proving. Sydney’s G Moore plans Melbourne ride for Two Grand in Caulfield Guineas and Cup, with Two Grand and The Sirdar possible starters.
Melbourne report notes no rider for Bol Beat as Derby favorite. Caul Gald Giloes and Victoria Derby entries face uncertain mounts with trainers planning for Seymour and Flemington. Conservator, fresh South Australian Derby winner, prepares for Victoria Derby with L Armsiala expected to ride Concerto if he starts. decision due tomorrow in Melbourne.
English batsmen struggled in Western Australia as the crowd of 2,000 saw four out for 197 in Western Australia versus England. The report also notes cycling results in Navan with Australia’s Tromp second and Lord Mayor of Sydney remarks, plus details of the Fort Worth golf tournament where Jim Ferrier led with 272 in four rounds.
In Texas a crowded betting card concluded with Ferrier taking the purse in a handicap one mile event. Notable contenders included Sweet Chime and Laurette among others, with bets and placements showing a lively racing atmosphere and a range of prices.
The Canberra City Club opened its season with a defeat of 26 to 20 at the Forrest greens. Port Kembla and Canberra rinks clashed, with Port Kembla winning the margin of 81 to retain the Gulnnery Cup. Social games featured numerous players including Callender, Omerville Cheetham, Joye, and Smith among others.
Sydney report notes Cordale overpowers rivals to win the Metropolitan Handicap in the final furlong. Chaytor and Good Idea finish close behind as Cordale sets a brisk pace, securing a strong victory in the one mile and five furlongs event.
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