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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
16
A readable excerpt lists horse names and jockeys for Canterbury Saturday races. It names Flamari The Brewer Veritas Glenwitch Se and includes specials like C J Graves Flamari The Brewer Princes Daughter.
The article notes duties by referen experts for later news delivery. It mentions forthcoming developments and access via telephone, mobile app, or personal application, with a focus on morning sale updates and readiness for readers.
A murky handicap report notes a weak field for the Canterbury event with horses including First Balloon, Turbulent, and Several entries like Ames, Sherman, and Head Boy. The piece details recent form, weights, and predicted chances, highlighting potential clashes and notable runners.
Readers can obtain Wednesday race meeting information by calling the office on Wednesday morning or sending a self addressed envelope. Country members may receive up to date info by prepaid telegrams. Late information is available on Saturdays at the office or by telephone.
Nearby horses with seven stone limit appear to have strong chances in top weight races. Mentioned contenders include Globe, Pettit’s charged entry, Victoria Park deeds, and Rossberg lineage. Other runners like Laphtortie and Blinger show mixed form. Verlins and Miss Knot noted as promising, with Austrian Cue and Sliver Moon among potential outsiders.
Greensee failed to set a record as weight carrying concerns for Simte rose. Dango defeated him on a tougher Canterbury course after Rosehill where 312 yards added strain. Remote earlier win at Victoria Parr unsettled stewards amid inquiries into form as newcomers improve.
Enthusiasts anticipate a big day with mule fill Whiples Lolly Shoe and Goorka aiming for victories. Quick Way and Alig Boy show form, while Cordova and Gay Breeze improve. Delwood and Del maper gain credibility, with Fine Salt needing a stronger run to meet standard.
A discussion of three year olds and their chances in the Melbourne Cup highlighting Young Iden and other contenders. Mentions Sires Produce Stakes, ALC, ADC, Crescent, Patron, Revere, Princes Face and Chester as figures in the era. Notes that Derby winners often progress to the Cup but three year olds have not yet clinched the Cup in this season.
The article outlines a crowd pleasing yet uncertain handicap where bets favor stable horses like Tat who, despite recent form, may struggle against stronger rivals. It notes Tat’s prior Canterbury win, a rising weight, and questions if improved fitness and new jockeys can overcome the field. Also mentioned are Towquet, Bim Boy, Folldaoger, Mafoota, and other contenders.
Verlina, winner last start, faces a muddled Canterbury field with potential if an allowance is claimed. Guti Kos Tokia has not won in 12 months and Forestry, recent winner, shows little form. Qhatterelle, Tortwa, and Siravia are noted, with Verlina described as a likely “horse for courses.”
Details from Tattersall's Club September Race Meeting list entries for the trial hurdle and spring handicaps with nominations and weights. It names horses such as The Advice Shanbicon and others, with weights and terms of acceptance, reflecting Regency era racing listings.
Gravis previews Canterbury racing with new heats in the Flying Handicap and Welter divisions. He notes higher weights from 58 to 68 pounds featuring top riders and improved opportunities for favored horses. Details reference Canegrass and Victoria Park outcomes.
Jockey Darby Munro rode Lady Baeda to win the Flying Handbag second division at Victoria Park, with Hiramess and Thebez showing strong form in recent races. Bowery returned to form in the first division, and Norse’s consistent racing keeps him in contention. Moonroy and Rosehill runners also posted notable performances as the meeting weather held fair.
Randwick trainers reported strong form from Canterbury and spring candidates in morning workouts. Notable horses including Tim Way Linus Clon Array Prowler Golden Guty Turbine Canegrass and many others posted steady times with several showing improved speeds and readiness for upcoming races at Victoria Park and Park Stakes.
Small text fragment lists horses and handicaps with names like Buonarroti Duke Caledon Confab Fluent Ramrod and flags a race card style quick notes on entrants and placements.
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