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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1925
Page
10
Trainers and bookmakers eye Brimming as a major Doncaster contender after strong backing since arrival from Melbourne. The chestnut shows substance and length with improving form, while other Sydney Cup hopefuls like Te Kare and Backwood display solid conditioning, leaving Brimming as the focus amid discussions on Doncaster and Warwick Farm Cup chances.
Beauford’s condition improves after a sore tendon in the off foreleg from the previous day’s run. Trainer Killick reports the leg has strengthened and plans a gallop. Beauford is expected to race at Warwick Farm on Saturday in the weight-for-age event, possibly with 9.9 and not a heavier sprint.
J Holt said Heroic and Lilypond will run in the Chipping Norton Stakes at Warwick Farm. Harrison rides Heroic, Duncan rides Lilypond. Heroic galloped nine furlongs with The Night Patrol at Randwick. fog delayed the spin, but finish was close with varied judgments. The Night Patrol is favored to be in Sydney.
Jockey P Brown announces retirement at Reschill races ahead of the A J C Autumn meeting. Brown rode 134 winners this season in Sydney, won major races in India and Australia including the 1910 Doncaster on Storey, V R C Derby on Whittier, A J C Derby on Rivoli, V R C Leger on Caserta, and the Melbourne Cup on Backwood. Civil changes see S Cracknell take over first rider role for F Williams' stable.
Newcastle Jockey Club schedules Cup meeting for May 18 and 14 with the Newcastle Mile worth £500 and the Newcastle Cup at £1250 to be run on the respective days. Entries for both races close April 14 with C. W. Cropper Burney or John Grisdale Newcastle. Details appear in the advertising column.
In Lincolnshire Tapin a four year old French horse owned by M Eknayan won the Lincolnshire Handicap by four lengths over Grave Fairy with King Willow third. Tapin, who also holds a French Two Thousand Guineas score, faced back trouble but earned praise as a strong European contender.
Beauford showed his old speed at Rosehill, impressing in the Railway Handicap division while The Hawk dominated the Rawson Stakes. Valiant outran rivals in seven furlongs and Lausanne impressed in the Parramatta Mile, bolstering Doncaster prospects for the AFL era horses and owners.
The opening Warwick Farm meeting is set for Saturday with improved grounds and ample reserves. Special trains will run and thousands are expected to attend. Key events include the Chipping Norton Stakes and multiple Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup contenders across about eight races.
A Perth racing man buys a controlling interest in Ponaking Park Club and future Wood Club officials will run affairs. H F Wilkinson resigns as Bel mount Park Club secretary. a six month suspension hits Darcy for careless riding. Only three horses ran in the Ny Flat Race at the Charity meet of the W A T C. Totty Regenpees, His Double wins the Armada Hendicap. Stratton takes Harvest Handicap with Alnola. Green Mountain mare Wit beats locally breds in the Sum Plate. Avernus run a close second. Mahican upsets the Charity Connie near Kalgoorlie. Kalgoorlie Club reports a poor season.
Officials at the A J C face a delayed draw as 176 horses remain to contest the St Leger with many likely to withdraw. April dates loom with a Thursday deadline for scratchings and potential condition amendments.
A fragmented racetrack page lists various horse races including Maiden Handicap with Miss Bolling and Lady Cyllene, Singleton Handicap for ladies, Welter Handicap Dorex, Novice Handicap First Division Anima and Second Division George. The OCR shows multiple entries and misread names.
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