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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1915
Page
11
Melbourne racing notes cover Sandown Park results, key horses Admiral Grand and Mermaid Glider. lists of upcoming stakes and meetings at Moonee Valley and Flemington. Mentions investors, trainers, and officials, plus a retrospective on past seasons and the Victoria Cup context.
In Queensland the scene shifts from polling talk to racing club turmoil as members of the QTC and allied bodies clash over registration, abolition moves, and funding from racing fractions. General meetings, executive debates, and proposed reforms reveal tensions between governance and sporting revenue with reference to the Watt Worthy faction and local jockey clubs.
The report details the Park Handicap with eight horses entered led by Eaton Wallace and Posching, plus notes on the Gibson Cup, the Victoria Jocker JR Fuvoh entry, and a close finish by Vilengria and Raval Accorances. It also references the Welter Handicap, the Fant early Anja Prince, and other races including the Trial Handicap and Ascot Handicap cards with expected entries and odds.
In South Australia reports detail the Silver Guy Cup win and the Moonee Valley Cup connection with ongoing racing. Disqualifications at Broken Hill expose improper acts. ARC meeting planned for August 6 with insights into financials and governance.
The 1916-15 satlog season notes race events and figures including a 70 pound ministerial stake, a long list of horses and performances, and references to notable winners and records. It highlights Brilliants and Mick with specific feats, mentions Penlantenowned horses, and cites various race outcomes and standings from that season.
A muddy track and heavy rain affected the Fieldland Vile Club meet in West Australia. Hurdle events saw Muray Boy perform with Bellecie Pore and other three year olds, while officials discuss changes and control of the totalisator and racing dates amid Parliament considerations.
A detailed account of a Northern District racing meet at Groote, including results from various events, contenders, and conditions. Names mentioned include Newcastle officials, trainer figures, and jockeys, with race outcomes, placements, and notable performances noted for the day.
A garbled notice lists events around August with dates like August 9, 14, 17 and 21. Mentions include prizes of 700, nominations due with Mrs. Cowher, a Wallsend aid event, and a university ceremony. Details are fragmentary but indicate community gatherings, fundraising, and contests.
The Vizionia Racing Club held its annual meeting on 9 Melourne Montas to consider a proposal to develop rooms on lands granted. Chairman Mr Bowden chaired as discussions covered corporate profits, steward advertisements, and the aim to invest funds in the Federal War Loan while ensuring club success and a profit over £12,000 from recent operations.
The Tamworth country races opened on Wednesday and Thursday with ideal weather and good attendance. Radiance’s chestnut mare won two races in strong style on the first day, while old Palronanig and Wella vied for honors in the Borough Handicap. Notable performances included Candie, who impressed in the Metis? event, and Sheva showed dash in limited chances.
A garbled report from Randwick outlines horses, jockeys, and results in a noisy montage. Numerous names appear in a fractured summary of multiple races, with odd spellings and apparent misreads, listing several horses and performances in furlongs and times with inconsistent punctuation. The fragmentary text references Hardened odds and sporadic placements amid a jumble of proper nouns.
The report covers a Victoria Park race day with detailed lines on horses such as Comedia, Delara, and Green Crus, plus pace fields including Lord Liddel and Blackwall Hleen Alwyne. It notes weather interruptions, attendance, and charity aspects tied to the Coonamble Friendly Societies while mentioning other race meetings at Ganebury Pape and Muswellbrook.
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