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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1914
Page
1
Visiting heroes courted good innings as Randwick hosts All-Aged Stakes and Cumberland Stakes. Myntosine wins amid a tight finish, with Lilyveil and Midnight Sun placing closely behind. Radnor misfires as Cumberland favorite while Galyan and other standouts vie for spots.
A chaotic day at Hawkesbury shows Cagou securing a win in a tough Metropolis event with rivals hampered by soft going. Don and Hawkesbury contenders struggled to impress as the field battled to the front, while Dignified finishers chased place in a crowded stretch run.
Railbird notes describe Radnor's expected form in the All-Ages context, with a focus on the Sydney Cup and Doncaster Handicap prospects. Mention Radnor’s performance, earnings, and comparisons to Beau Soul and Salome, plus trainer comments and possible future distances. Also references to various horses and events at Randwick.
The report notes a tense Randwick race where Mortons Beats a Pair Field and Harlet edges Branshiide to win. Owen Rue stood prominent, with strong wagering on favorites while Harlet's form hints at future wins. The PAGE references earnings, crowds, and shifting betting dynamics amid a busy racing sequence.
A Derby era style race report describes horses like Limelight Steam and Autumnus in a New Zealand meeting. It notes uncertain form and uncertain favorites, with comments on performances and jockeys amid mixed results and evolving opinions about contenders.
A garbled recap notes two year olds in a Champagne Stakes race with Ravello Carlita and others. References to Be Davis Indiscretion The Mountain Knight Australian Boy and Randwick are muddled. finish details and form are unclear due to damaged text.
The Referee announces a 24 page winter issue to be issued next Wednesday. It will cover the Winter Games across Australia and year round sports including tart, boating, tennis, rowing, theatre, and major codes such as football rugby league union Australian and association lacrosse baseball and hockey.
A fragmented passage hints at a winter sports feature titled The Referee, mentioning racing, track, and a team or person named Old with unclear context. Names and specifics are obscured, but the piece promises coverage of winter sports events and related commentary.
An unclear report describes a runner named Gira achieving 14.0 seconds in a race at Rorehill and planning for next year. Notes mention a good Gala performance and distance projections, with remarks about effort, form, and future prospects, referencing Lee Hapa Bracies and Wise IN Oveensinnd in vague terms.
Reported outcomes from Randwick show multiple trainers and horses earning placings. Winners included Silver Lady and Reston Raizbel with top finishes, while other rivals like Eniga and Buzzes claimed notable spots. Trainers McGrath Meymaed A. Sidevings Sully and Scoble also listed among successful contributors.
At Randwick race notes highlight Lilyvile and Mariayeny with strong showings in recent events. The article lists sires such as Aye Cauldie Caye and Silver Ney among others, noting close finishes and prize separations. It references Feached and other names, mentions the Aureum Meeting outcomes and a season list of winners and placings with various sires featured.
Mee F FlowerDeputy Premier and NSW sports groups debated legalising Totalsator betting at events. Proponents argued betting would fund clubs and public needs, while opponents feared bookmaker influence. Cabinet and Premier inquiry considered timing and public opinion amid strong sentiment for reform across leagues.
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