Cooktown’s four-legged residents will be aiming for the title of top dog when the Cooktown Horse Sports Association hosts a hound show on 22 June during the Discovery Festival. Photo: Cape York Weekly.
Cooktown’s top dog
The four-legged residents of Cooktown will be chasing the title of top dog when the Cooktown Horse Sports Association hosts a hound show during next month’s Discovery Festival.
The show will be held from 8am on 22 June at the dog park on Adelaide Street, with seven categories on offer to ensure pooches of all shapes, sizes and temperaments have a chance to shine.
Nomination will cost $5 per category.
To nominate your dog, email [email protected].
Head causes Wackers upset
Hot conditions challenged the 17 players who teed off chasing Wackers glory in Weipa on 14 May.
Carolyn Head combined a strong gross round and a generous handicap to take home the winner’s chocolates with her 55/30.5 effort, with Rob McVean an unlucky runner up (40/31.5) after his top off-the-stick showing.
Leigh Daniels (15th) and Ross Craven (18th) were the pin prize winners, while Zoe Daniels claimed the Bradman’s for the round.
Mick “Magic Apples” Cerneka made a Wednesday return to Carpentaria Golf Club and reluctantly collected his Bradman’s gong from a month ago.
Weipa touch results
There were some thrilling results when round three of the Weipa Touch Association season was played on 14 May.
Cape Candies recorded an 8-6 victory over Lacking Stamina, while Pisswrecks were too good for Can’t Touch This in a 15-5 result.
Spartans (10) topped Res Strong (7), with Untouchables and Top End Taggers securing respective 6-2 and 13-7 wins against the OGs and Cheers for Beers.
Villains continued their dominance of the 2025 season with a 28-nil win against Scrambled Legs.
Big Run, big fun
Locals and visitors alike will be pounding the pavement at the Big Run for Little Athletics in Cooktown on 21 June.
The event is one of the favourites of the Cooktown Discovery Festival each year and will have participants lacing up their sneakers in six classes, including the showcase Goliath of Grassy over 4 kilometres for both open and youth competitors.
To register, check out the Cooktown Little Athletics Facebook page and scan the QR code.
Another bumper crowd – complete with some wonderful running ensembles – is expected to contest the Big Run for Little Athletics during the 2025 Cooktown Discovery Festival. Photo: Cape York Weekly.
