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Reminiscences of early Australian horse racing scenes
A fragmented reminiscence recalling 19th century Sydney racing at Randwick and the Craven Plate, Great Metropolitan Stakes and Epsom Handicap. Mentions Spring meeting, prize money shifts, and notable horses such as Jasper, Highlander, and Woodlawn, with references to owners and evolving stakes, prizes, and entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uri
Randwick
Epsom
Eton
Jesper
Lord of the Hills
Jasper
John Mayo
Highlander
Secumlus
Mir. de Mestre
Lordship
Vuleap
James Hendford
Woodlawn
Chester
Woodlands
J. 8
Smith
Mamre
Viscount
Myre
Littl Bernie
Cerise
Hue
Grendidam
Marvel
Hoodes
Sportemen
Gerrules
James On
Newt Day
Willian
Cardinal
Welverton
John Tait
Ameer
Abercorns
Hering
Iung