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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1916
Page
12
Racing notes from Randwick to Melbourne compile updates on horses stallions and breeders. Included are race results, training movements, owner changes and wagering details with mentions of Port Jacknon Lagy Mile and Derby prospects, plus reflections on bookmakers fees and government policy for breeding schemes.
A yearling from Br Savintom to carry Lady Medallistry and trained by J Br Scully for Mr E J Craven. The text notes Craven’s varying success and pages through Sydney Cup favorites, with references to Randwich, Randwick rails, and upcoming WA events and prizes including the Australian May races and sprints.
A meeting of the Australian Jockey Club committee discussed appeals and licensing matters. The proceedings covered A Catley’s appeal against a decision in the Nutt and North Western Club case, and rulings on license issuances to several individuals amid related protests and disciplinary actions.
Nominations for major races including the Epsom Handbag and various spring and summer meetings are announced. The notice lists stakes such as 1300 level events, 4000 sove metropolitan, Breeds ary Plate 1250 sove, Gimerach Stakes 1230 nove, and December Stakes 1000 sivey. Nominations close June 6 with secretary W. Crapper, featuring regional clubs and yearling gates.
Last Wednesday the Rosebery Racing Club met at Kensington due to occupation of the title Midscot Sure by the military authorities. A large attendance of country visitors and local members witnessed steady racing as the club backed Mine Gheorgheus in a tight finish ahead of the field. The event featured an imported four year old Count Schomberg ridden by Munson, trained at Bt. Bridger, and racing in four divisions of the Flying Handicap with 48 runners.
Race notes list third pay on Wednesday April 26 for hurdles and stakes events. Mentions Royal Rufus, Caracre, Cumberland Stakes, and a Card of City Handicaps with entries including Gin and Dollar Dictator. Details are fragmentary but name entities indicate a horse racing meeting with multiple stakes races and participants.
In a chaotic program at Victoria Park Morven and other favorites faltered while Doughboy and The Sheeve carried the colors to the fore. Shiny performances from men like Tenney and Beater set the pace as long-shot contenders battled for positions and the judge’s verdicts outlined the day’s outcomes.
The report details multiple races with horses such as Swanker, My Dove, Marina, Glorious, Lord Orcus and Sholom among others. It notes Swanker beating Glorious by a length and a half, Marina winning again, and My Dove favored in the 140 Handicaps while Sholom and Baracones place behind.
Local notes report reforms at Victoria Park on Wednesday and spellbound fortunes for horses including Trister and Mar tomas with future entries in Jed Club meetings. Also mentions Dulcify’s Sydney return, Kensington and South Coast Pony events, and weights for next Friday’s race meetings.
Notices outline entry deadlines and meeting dates for racing at Turf Club Wand 31 and June 2 with total funds £9300. Details cover Nomipia Atradbroke and Belubane Handicaps, Newcantie and Newmarket meetings, Cup meeting entries, and nominations closing at Kenobis Grange, Moorefield, Murrumbidgee, Warwick Farm, and Tamworth venues. Secretary contacts listed for each club and deadlines range from May to June.
May 10 11 1916 at Clarence River Jockey Club. Entries list horse names owners and judging notes. Early 20th century racing event details appear with scattered names and descriptors.
Racing notices list events including the Beisbine Cup and Moreton Tandivan tied to FE Aurasting with secretary Mr. Mye retake Gaenday next, plus Garford Racing Club meetings at Neek May on May 2 with secretary Mr. HT Evans, Menangle Path trial events, and Autumn sheet events for Clarence and Waka clubs. workshop dates and entry details appear with use of ashes of ASG VEC aglu bout.
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