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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1915
Page
1
At Rosehill a large crowd saw Golden Hop display strong Epsom form while Cagou and Relievo faded. The meeting featured sprinters like Bouteong and Allaru with Mish and Royal Hastings among notable runners. late races tested stamina and speed as favorites struggled and winners emerged amid a busy program.
Golden Hop, now tamed by A. Wy Barry for V Danger, ran a strong race in a requested handicap. Vito led the early pace with Caos Stere close, while Golden Hop surged to a brilliant finish. The Rosehill rep noted tensions with rivals Caou and Relevs as the field tired, and the outcome hinged on the final furlong as Golden Hop outpaced opponents and showed the form of an above average sprinter.
Report from Tuesday on the New Zealand Nationals events notes bettors expectations and a list of runners including Finn Dolan Manning Walden Grape and The Brewer with Golden Chow and Captain among finishers. Morning wins the Besulort Steeplechase and Lincoln Steeplechase events are also mentioned amid betting outcomes.
A garbled report describes the Irish Derby prize of £2500 and various race details. It references horses, settings, and individuals connected to the event, with mentions of Ballaghbohin, Achtes, and other racing terms, though much of the text is incoherent.
Fragmented account records a Melbourne club meeting with references to members, events, and prizes. The text mentions a year’s activities, fundraising, and the distribution of rewards, but is largely garbled with missing words and unclear names.
Caulfield meet review notes several horses including Benevenuto progeny at seven furlongs and Caulfield Cup hopes. Mentions trainer L Robertson and owners Messrs A and G Tye. Discusses form, distances, and speculation on future races and prices amid a wary appraisal of chances.
Disjointed OCR text outlines tensions within New South Wales racing circles as members debate governance reforms and funding. References to Randwick Rosehill Kensington and Hawkesbury point to major NSW venues, with donor contributions cited and calls for unity amid divisions shaping a broader reform agenda.
Rosehill action features top performers in sprint and hurdle events including Second Hurdle Race for Hushcutter and Minteroo, Granville Stakes, Annex Dimas Handicap and more. Notable horses such as Mogul and Vole contest premier stakes. coverage notes form and trainers, with emphasis on two-year-olds and Sydney winners. References to breeding, trainers, and race outcomes provide context for an unsettled season.
A distressed market report notes low demand for yearlings priced by breeders and buyers in Newmarket. Only a few of 85 yearlings sold at auction reached reserve prices, with sharp interest limited to a handful led by notable consigners. Executors of the late Mr Wy Alvodink Cloete face questions over sales, while many yearlings linger, reflecting a cautious sale week and regional implications for breeders and buyers.
The article compares total prize money at trotting and galloping meetings in New Zealand with New South Wales figures. It states New Zealand totals exceed £331,000 for last season, with Sydney metropolitans contributing about £147,000 and country meetings adding roughly £100,000. It notes New Zealand clubs averaged smaller daily stakes but overall national totals were high, highlighting differences between metropolitan and country racing finance.
Report from Sydney tracks highlights two year olds racing with Maister leading the field. Linacre finished second to Maister as Royal Arillery and Malted were among others showing strong form. Wallaces Isinglass claimed a win for Wallace, while Derby favorites and sired by Austrasiaie and Petrilie were represented in key events.
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