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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1906
Page
8
A detailed transit of horse racing notes and upcoming plans from Randwick and surrounding tracks. Mentions Luciana Bluster Lochian Noreon and Proceed, trainer shifts, saddle and gear issues, and aid to the Melbourne-bound riders. Also covers Durnell suspension and American trainer Durrell, with references to Gallant prospects and sale traffic at Muswellbrook.
Turf Jottings notes formation of an amateur Face club at Wagga led by Mr BR C Allen of AJ0 with a year abroad in England. Indian trainer Iringle sails to England to buy horses for patrons. racehorse Vedas and Two Thoteaud Gulnees are mentioned along with Sapir winning Welter Purse at Meones Valley. Mentions of racing personalities, upcoming meetings, betting reforms, and local club news follow with various names and outcomes.
Warranted correct chronographs from CAS METAL CAGGA and timing gear listed. Mentions Poet Pree and pricing details with a reference to WILLIAM EAST & CO jeweller at 10 MUNTER STREET.
Randwick thinly detailed morning workouts on cool track. Horses, including Mutation, Auriculim, Girt agurted, Merrot, Up-to- Yate, and several others, completed varied furlong and mile runs with times ranging from about 1min to 2min. Jumps noted for Jatte and others. weather cool, grass track closed Tuesday, with multiple horses achieving steady progress and some easing off.
An entry outlines the trotting event with a start time of 2.20 p.m. and indicates attendees can reach the source via Forest Ledge and Daliterne trams from Circular Cay every three minutes.
The Kilbourne riot of a racing proposal sparks a dispute between J B Zander and Marder over a £1000 challenge to trot a horse at Sandown Park. The NSW Trotting Club adopts a rule granting stewards power to review races and disqualify any horses or personnel deemed unsatisfactory, while bets remain unaffected.
After a recent change, KomMre Pap captured the Hous Handicap for the new owner Mo J Hrespan. Judgment was reserved pending test results on bookmakers fees and the Wilco company, with the outcome eagerly awaited.
Kensington hosts a lively pony racing meeting with paddock admission 7/6 and Leger entry 1/-. The program lists Twenty Handicaps and notable entries including MOIRA, ENERGY, LINDA, Pearl Beau, and Silver Grace. Ascot Club also trials at Ascot, with Mixed results across Maiden, Fourteen Hands, Thirteen-Two, and All Heights handycaps.
Weekly meeting draws a crowd at Mantay as trainers prep for the Mailen Handicap. Alma wins a tight stretch duel over Caudle and Sparrow while other races feature Mile, 1½ mile, and pony racing events. Controversy over betting and paddock plans surface as the card closes with a jockeys’ prize.
Notices outline entry closings for Canterbury Park Fat erdey events on May 12 with details on hurdles, sprints, and handicaps. Forbes J. programme lists Town Plate and Po rbee Cup. Rosebery Park and Epping meetings noted with prize money and entry dates. May 9 and 10 Maryland programme advertised with opening and trial stakes, plus several 4 and 7 furlong events. total prize funds around £45,000 reported for Sydney market. Tatternal's Club meeting re elects old committee after financial statement.
Week in Onkaparinga races sales at $ A000 books sold. Tartan runs in AJC plate with leg bandage. Molong Jockey Club posts small profit. Major Claude Smith sells a gelding Mustang to Mr. Betts. Euchre wins Consolation High Jump at Show. Rugby season in Sydney opens May 6. Queensland koronet man Regalla to race in Sydney. Adelaide footballers to play Australian rules in Sydney in July. Dr Spooner Hart visits Grimey. Warroo’s brother Algue sold for 400 guineas. Wirth Bros pony Playmate wins four bars high jump. J Butlin, Victorian lightweight jockey, killed in fall. Yearlings sold to Queensland buyers amid strong prices. Hoy Licensed Victuallers Club set roac meeting for May 14 with £100 prize fund. Late racing notes include many names and events across NSW and Melbourne.
Saturday April 24 features a short 5 furlong handicap with numerous entries including Miss Laura at 5, The Shock at 5, Kepertant thi, Prince of Portland, splendor and Wildflower among others. Additional race sections list long odds and multiple horses such as Carnival, Midlothian, Sir Foust Knoome and Barris Tinagine in the 7 furlong and mile events.
A compact listing page showing sections such as AY Questions Answered The Beat Serial Stories The News of the Siny and All the News of Australasia with varied column titles and references to The Sunday Times and the office in Yorkshest Sydnay.
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