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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1938
Page
22
The piece discusses possible Caulfield Cup plans for The Pilot horse with 9.6 form, referencing past winners Poseidon Purser Uncle Sam and others, and notes legal betting bill debates at NSJIF Assembly affecting racing, wagering limits, and potential adjustments.
A dusty historic note discusses legal bets and police drives affecting racecourse patronage. It notes agants in shops and offices, warnings on risk, and the Bill’s potential to curb starting-price setting while boosting attendance and sport.
M P Miller reports mixed fortunes for breeders and horses. Constant Son filly progressing toward stud value while Negent struggles after a poor start in the Flying Handicap. Sir Regant shows form ahead of near term engagements. Cheery Jord heads toward jumping plans, and Pantheon King, though five and a maiden, shows potential. Gold Pan finishes third in a Maiden Handicap as Pantheon offspring reveal varying progress across Sydney and Melbourne racing avenues.
ROWM BARONESS and Moonray were slowly placed after going and furlong in the Roselli Flying Handl mp where backers lost hope. Moonray finished fourth while Brown Baroness was fifth as bets on a double faltered. Brown Baroness ran hard in recent starts and may need a short let-up after a poor away start.
The AJCs annual report shows admissions over £120,013, options 100,192 for the prior year, and total profits near £10,000, against a loss of that amount the year ending June 21, 1927. Taxation amounted to £5,590 16s 4d, reflecting the recent year’s duties.
In 1938 the AWO's suballies to country associations fell short of 1987 but £4601/08/6 was expended in that direction. The sub bibles are mainly about paying officials whose credentials ensure high standards in racing conduct.
Polices s has again been put into training by W Koleo to improve behaviour at the barrier. The horse is a good galloper though, and her racing prospects depend on better gate manners and steady starts.
A discussion on recent improvements in race integrity in Sydney. The piece credits owners trainers and jockeys for higher standards and notes stricter stewardship. It argues persistent complaints remain but suggests overall crooked running has diminished compared with prior months. It cites reversal of form as a common concern, occurring both in training and racing conditions.
Hot Up To Derby Form at A Bailey failed to win England and Irish Derby at the Curragh on Tune 23. Rogewell beat him by two lengths, with Orwell and Rosewell also noted. The Irish Derby carried £600 with winner's purse and bonus splits among owners and placed horses.
ICAWBER'S owner trainer allowed him to run unbacked for the Rosehill Flying Handicap. Kai Tere defeated Tim in a five furlongs gallop Thursday prior. The piece notes recommended starting methods to the State Racing Commissioners including directing the starter, no mechanical devices without owner consent, and schooling yearlings to break from both barrier and stand gate.
A fragmented advertorial notes Spearfelt racing progeny making a name in Australia and Queensland. It highlights a forthcoming principal stakes race at 1 mile 9 furlongs worth £1500, where top weights include Spearklen, Millie’s Hope, Direct Lady, Spear Prince, and Brown Lance, all by Spearfelt, with Glen's Spear as a sire. The piece mentions American breeders missing a chance as Spearfelt’s line shows strong potential through descendant Spearmint and Chicle.
Percival seldom shines out of turn but breaks through at the Durban July Cup meeting. Violated, a 10 to 1 shot, wins the Grand Stand Handicap of £1000 over a mile and seven furlongs. Wielsted stays close, finishing four lengths ahead of Wiyaney IV, another 10 to 1 contender.
A racing note describes horses Pimm's and Hoa from trainer Panned, with Pimm's resuming after a season where it won one race but failed to meet expectations in other Ontasiens when heavily backed.
Homeric ran in the Rosehill Three and Four-Year-Old Handicap but failed to improve on Randwick form. In Tune showed potential in the past, yet Derby odds remain unsettled. Analysts note Homeric may need more time before reaching peak ability.
P Nolan praised Won With Opposites on a Randwick morning noting Grannell could not sustain six furlongs on the flat yet won the W R C Grand National Steeplechase as a non-stayer. Ditto, the best stayer, clinched the Australian Steeplechase with a final three miles, trailing a late nine-furlong finish in 2.6.
The horse Will Never Be a Peter Pan Bear failed to justify expectations in the Rosehill August Handicap at Warwick Farm on Monday. He led briefly but finished among the last, dampening hopes of a strong finish and casting doubt on his future value to his owner.
The report notes Mr R Allen plans to move the brood mares to Witton Park in May or June after weaning, while yearlings are sent immediately. Fearless wins the Rosehill Thres and Foursear-old Handicap, Kal Tere denied second by suspension of McMenamin, Oration earns second with steady run. Phakos, related via Galment, sold in England to race in India.
AJC payout differences compared with VE and WRC shows Randwick and Flemington during a recent period yielded disparate prize money. Melbourne backing supports WAC, while Sydney betting markets favor meetings over prize totals. Lady Medallist led Epsom prospects in 1911 though Caulfield Cup favored Sha, with Evening Mist and Strette among few mares in Epsom calculations.
The catalog highlights two pedigrees per young sprinter or stayer, noting few sires produce multiple Derby winners in twenty years. Volaia Simond Pantheon are cited for multiple Derby winners, while Victoria Derby results show Herole as the only sire with more than one winner in twenty-two years. The piece underscores buyers need luck alongside breeding and conformation knowledge to pick classic prospects.
A three year old filly by Rehpeplerre from Disdainhalf-sister to Silver Scorm developed lameness in hind legs during work. She has only two starts last season and showed promise, but a sudden rearing incident may have contributed to the injury.
Fragmentary horse racing note discusses a two year old half-brother by Foxglove for Ammon Ra owned by Sir Sydney Snow and Mr Lewis. Mentions training progress in Melbourne and possible return in Sydney with hopes of racing this season. Also notes a New Zealand horse unlikely to race until summer.
It may be their year though the Derby has not yet credited a lady owner. Pro hopefuls include subscribers from New South Wales Victoria Queensland and New Zealand. One day a woman could win as did Mij-day Sun in England and Miller's colors.
A flawed report discusses Nielihood of Busalong as a contender in weight for age events at Warwick Farm. It notes he is not favored for big handicaps and may target the Epsom prep. Reference to Randwick mile and a quarter win, plus the Metropolitan and Grand Prix race outcomes and Boia Rousset’s run.
A few weeks ago the Transport and General Workers Union and the New Market Federation of Trainers agreed on stablemen wages. The minimum wage is set at 48/2 a week with emoluments. Four months of service earns £6 in emoluments plus a yearly Christmas payment. Signor Tasio, ex-owner of Nearco, is praised as a leading bloodstock authority with over 100 horses and mares in Italy. He reportedly holds a record £105,000 for two horses in a year and profited from Donatello Tiv’s sale for £45,000 alongside Nearco’s £60,000 deal. The French horse Actor, auctioned at Rosebery, is described as large enough to carry a house and is deemed difficult to train, but showed final-mile speed this morning.
A South Africa tote record was set at Dornan Turf Club with turnover totaling £109,756 over three days, the highest for that duration at any South African meeting. On the final day Asbestos II won the Berea Handicap for £1000, noted as unlucky in the Durban July Handicap context.
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