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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1958
Page
8
Prince Darius leads the Craven Stakes field with five rivals, aiming for back to back wins after defeating Caranna and Chief Gaekwar in the Colin Stephen Stakes. Gay Satin may be runner up with Summer Cup winner Baystone and Coal also a contender in the Sydney racing program.
Badminton competition starts tonight at 7 pm. Teams include Blues with captains Morris and J Genge, Blacks led by Thom, Greens vs Pinks, and a full roster of members invited to join the selection committee.
Form and riders for Randwick 12.50 centennial principal race with seven furlongs. Apprentices may claim. Notable runners include 721 In Love Sellwood and 332 Kurrawong Tecra, with multiple other contenders listed across divisions and weights. Details cover horse names, jockeys, and weights for each listed entry.
Sydney report states trainer Ern McQuillan will guarantee £1000 to Empire welterweight champion George Barnes for a bout with Billy Todd who holds the Australian welter title and has won his last five fights. Barnes, set to fight Johnny Van Rensburg in Sydney, says Todd is not a drawcard and will not meet him.
The Canberra South Bowling Club announces the draw for the pairs championship series over the weekend. Matches include B Rumble and Pitt versus Bird and Wilkinson, Crockett and Pettifer against Verney and Kirchner, plus many more fixtures scheduled for Saturday at 1.30 p.m. and Sunday at 1.30 p.m. with numerous pairings across the field.
Police and racecourse officials investigate theft of nine betting books worth possibly £500. The books recorded bets from the Saturday meeting on September 6, taken from bookmakers stands while staff were fielding.
Weather update notes fine mild day and cool night with south-west winds turning south-east and cloudy periods. Randwick track is forecast to be very fast, boosting raceday speeds and track records potential.
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Sellwood will ride Caesar in the Caulfield Cup replacing George Moore who cannot make weight. Caesar ships to Melbourne by plane tonight after a 7.10 handicap claim while Bold Pilot misses likely Cup start after a Derby failure. Lord Gavin, with Dark Spot, tested 7 furlongs in 1 274 at Epsom and targets the Herbert Power Handicap at Caulfield.
The Canberra Darts Association singles championship saw sharp play in quarter and semi finals. Hapgood defeats Muirweiks and Thatcher beats Blomfield to set a grand final between Hapgood of Royals and Thatcher of Eagles.
Fears for six men aboard the yacht Lolita after it failed to return to Sydney from a 360 mile Montague Island race. Last contact Saturday described rough seas six miles off Batemans Bay as radar searches cover the area between Sydney and Montague Island, while another vessel Tanzoon is missing near Newcastle.
Six Canberra anglers competed in a Cooma holiday trout event with six tagged fish in Umaralla River and Coolamatong Lake. Two Umaralla tags were caught including a 13 year old winner, each £100. Seven Coolamatong tags yielded £100 prizes. An irony arose when a 2 lb tagged fish meant to win £1000 was caught after the contest closed.
Sydney Tuesday New Zealand mare Yahabeebe will run in the Craven Plate at Randwick with A Ward riding. Yahabeebe was the race favorite but finished last in the George Main Stakes yesterday. Prince Darius looks set to start at odds on after his Colin Stephen Stakes win, with Gay Satin as potential second favorite. Leukoa will not race in the Members' Handicap, and Bruefos will skip the Centennial Park and Sydney Handicaps.
Perth report says Herb Elliott remains amateur as U S promoter Leo Leavitt journeys to Perth amid rumors of a £111000 offer to turn pro. Elliott Snr. vows to confirm Herb’s refusal and bid Leavitt farewell if needed. Leavitt’s Perth solicitor denies urging continuation of talks.
In Laurel Maryland this week Sailor's Guide began heavy work for the £44,644 International Stakes scheduled for November 11. The horse is in good condition and described by a stable spokesman as very fit.
The second annual PSAA Athletic Carnival will be held at Manuka Oval with reps from Yass Braidwood North Canberra and South Canberra. A zone team will travel to Sydney for Combined Schools events on November 12 and 13 to contest Country and State championships. Previous teams fared well and this year’s squad is expected to improve.
Queanbeyan Racing Club releases weights for Saturdays races. Entries include local horses with assigned weights reflecting age form and jockey assignments for the expected field. Details cover handicap adjustments and regional entrants competing at Queanbeyan racecourse.
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