What Makes The Wheels Go Round In Racing Lore
A. B. Gray analyzes why racehorses race week after week despite slim prize prospects. The piece surveys Australian steeplechase history at Caulfield, noting distances, ages, and notable winners like Chelsea and Redleap, with details on fields, weights, and upcoming events. It mentions Tongalld, Montargis, Jehu, and Tongalong results, plus program notes for owners and trainers ahead of spring fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghariatenas
ADC
Msciol
Tony
NSW betting bill faces heavy penalties and radio ban
A new NSW anti betting bill promises strict penalties and a radio ban until the last race. While debated, it seems unlikely to pass in its present form. The measure aims to restrict broadcasting and publication of betting information and would penalize those sharing such details before race events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE Fong
N.S.W. Anti
Pipe-Opener Stuns Victoria's Sprinters At Six Furlongs
The Trump, a horse once seen as finished after a last in the C. B. Fisher Plate, defied critics by beating Victoria’s top sprinters over six furlongs on Saturday. Once deemed too hard to train, he demonstrated a remarkable turnaround from earlier seasonal struggles and hinted at a stronger comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Trump
Aurie’s Star
Phenomenon
Great Feast
Hocks
Tha Trump
Eyon
Sho
Eton Reid
Codon
Tim
The Trump Race Horse Stuns Audiences Last Saturday
An Australasian racing scene recounts The Trump, a standout horse with a narrow front and deep bars, delivering a surprising performance that left pundits like Clem Hill astonished. Crowds were impressed as the horse supposedly closed strong, though opinions vary about the margin.
South Australian two year olds highfliers missing at Victoria Park
The piece reports on missing South Australian two-year-old thoroughbreds at Victoria Park and evaluates contenders including filly Sun Belle and others from various stables. It notes Alf Lord’s best filly lineage, attempts to improve by The Night Patrol line, and the long wait for Trivalve’s progeny to show headway with several horses like Sun Belle and Pennapit mentioned in passing.
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Alf Lord
Geomn
Eron
Anton Star
Lord Alfred
A. J. McCawiey
Night Patrol
Assessor
Antshak
Plenlic Konds Roy
Amali
Shay
Regul
Morphettville
Sun Belle
Beru Pere
Reid
Milbourne
Claude Halgh
Adelaide
New Zealand Invaders Train for South Island Racedids
New Zealand bred two-year-olds at Riccarton under trainer Pinnington show bright breeding but uneven form. Notable horses include Richlldas, Kimnique, and Richildas joy Gay Lothario from Belgain Myth, with high hopes for their progress as the season opens.
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South Island
Amstrallo
Riccarton
Cerna Abbas
Queen of Song
Dicate
Tohieh
Richlldas
Enduring Night at Rosehill Draws City Sportsmen
A crowded Rosehill program drew steady crowds and late trains as bettors waited for the last specials. Horses such as Sua Balle and Lady Sharlie showed promise, while Butler and Comedy Harmonist impressed during the breaking-in period. Contenders for the Pulham Park Plate emerged as the day wrapped up amid negotiations and lingering betting activity.
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Butler
Yeny
Binnatha
Melford
Slipping Saddles Raise Stakes At Caulfield Meet
J Portell reported saddle slip at Caulfield while riding Pair Maiden, unable to balance after gear shifted. Similar incident occurred at Moonee Valley last week with Monrive in the Derri Mut Handicap, prompting calls to fine trainers for faulty gear.
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J. Portell
Pair Maiden
Caulfield
Soturney
Moonee Valley
Derrimut
Monrive
Findger
Fuubtye
Hampton
Placed Horses In Australian Steeple Since 1925
A list of horses with distances and weights from an Australian steeplechase record shows horses such as Ist Mtalhi 12, 16 Minterne and Hin Rolse with various weights and finishes. The page includes numerous names like Whisky i H-wtoreloration St Hing Wane and Ancient Mariner, along with multiple venturing placements and odds.
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Tongalin
Tramp Wins In Dramatic Race Calcutta Cup Context
An oblique account describes a thoroughbred event where The Tramp appears to dominate the field despite chaotic action and uncertain margins. It notes several horses and riders, references to names such as Tack Holts and Mangrico, and contemplates future racing outcomes with commentary on Cup prospects.
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Trump
Nalfarfertong
Manrico
Mangrico
Millstone
Boosebirries
Tack Holts
Mtn Mince
Rosebery Newcastle Double Horse Racing Summary
Rosebery Newcastle Double features backers optimistic after a tight finish. Jockeys Bobby and Nahtle lead the field with early barrier success, while veteran Dermid uses cunning to secure a late surge.
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Newcastle
Furl Roxgbery
Fopees
Bobby
Nahtle
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A. B. Gray
Moent
Sydney
Wis
Canfield
Chelsea
Gazomp
Stratogy
Redleap
Fancy
Daimia
Daitina
Slininski
Redditeh
Roe
Euchre
Grey
Domino
Marquis of Waterford
Tongalld
J. Regan
Montargis
F. Douglas
Jehu
Carrell
Aberhulfield
Genelout
Coronation Bay
Unit
Genelou
Bill Kelso
Randwick
W. (Hill) Kelso
William
Dodger
Homebush
Parramatta
Young Kelso
Tatteranll
Lord Orville
Young Ill
Kelso
Tom Hales
E. Power
Donald Nicholson
Mick O'Brien
Bob Elia
W. Kelso
S.P
N.S.W
Waeerine
Newapapery
Rica
Devender
Joker
Cooranga
Rosehill
Kelsal Davis
Penang
Straits Settlements
5. R. Lamond
Stan
Jockey Davis
Ress
W.A.L.C
Victoria Park
Aviromoire
Calin
Melfor
Elmaros
Daquatteville Stoke
Brodis
Patterson
N.Z. Invaders
OM Matthews
Tim Trom Ey
Tam
Dorby
Stux
Evan ‘Mole
Sweet Rite
New Zealand
Boy Pelnee
Omi
Reval Sun
Grand
Sparking Cascade
Morphattville
Pinnington
Aelvellyn
Mike
Talline
Silynde
Bey Prince
Uichitdas
Coulflel
Ul & Pi
Man
Onyons Ols
Sua Balle
Sharlie
Shadowil
Ivoring
Vearling
Jeorge Bation
bin Wicbagiltee Lo Pethte Mmy
Kivewn Ae Alin Bas
Tnil Silver
Chin Robert
Nyoangay
Scatt
Orange
Ancient Mariner
King’s Street
Mosstrooper
Avliveon
Muntevvis
Arid Apple
Keltanius
Chun Robert
Nanora
Geo Willan
Ford Darnley
Wineryths
Jack's
Kingstel
Churneter
Avtin
E. McMenamin
Fearless
McMenamin
Kai Tere
Aumout
Heldon
Rosebery
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