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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1916
Page
10
Notes on Sydney Cup day program detail upcoming races and candidate steeplechasers after Monday’s racing. Mentions Flying Handicap Nursery First Nursery and a long list of horses with form and weight details, pointing to potential winners like Heatherbrae and others, with commentary on track conditions and race odds.
A fragmented report on betting trends in Sydney and Pilbara with mentions of backers and horses. Names such as Pilbara and Lord Pawan appear amid references to auctions, markets, and speculative odds across Sydney and Melbourne racing circles.
Green Cap captured the Hawkesbury Autumn meeting feature, defeating a strong field including Brattle, Gai, and Gold Brew as Delinacre faced early bumps. The handicap win cemented Green Cap's status, with Royal Mint and Obvious among the track leaders.
The update covers several races including Green Cup won by Green Ex and Sydney Cup where Dear Laddie and Dear Baddie contest the finish. It notes performances at Kelgnori and Wake with various horses like Bianca and Gen Cape, plus notes on betting and handicapper expectations and public interest in the Autumn Handicap.
The Randwick yearling sale discussion centers on buyers from Victoria and the southern capitals, with doubts about cheap Tasmanian purchases. Producers expect higher prices for premium yearlings amid a subdued market for lower-priced stock. Racing interests anticipate congestion and shifting demand across Sydney and Melbourne tracks as October approaches.
An article outlines expected government revenue from betting, noting payments by Randwick paddock bookmakers and clubs, unregistered groups, and license fees. It estimates total receipts around £100,000 plus stamp tax, with metropolitan and country clubs contributing heavily to the treasury.
Friends of Mr O Connor mourn the death of his eldest daughter Mrs Mullarkey who died on Saturday afternoon. The obituary notes the family’s distress and asks for prayers and support from the community.
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