18 Aug 1926
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1926
Page
1
Runners from Epsom Metropolitan and Derby lines dominated a Warwick Farm event. Boaster tied with St Eaton for a division of the Edensor Park Handicap while other thoroughbreds and riders impressed, with heavy betting shifts and strong performances across multiple divisions.
Chanl Prix de Faris winner Take My Tip, a favored entry, overcame a late challenge as jockeys and owners contested the finish. The race drew heavy betting and French press attention, with Take My Tip securing the win after a tense stretch run and a notable pre-race buildup around the European contenders.
A fragmented report describes a global contest tied to a prize worth seven shillings with readers urged to send entries. It mentions a traveling figure famed as the Ambae raider and notes various cities like Jerusalem Manila and Shanghai.
Sydney racegoers expect Windbag to renew rivalry with Valicare at Warwick Stakes next month. Valicare, backed by shorter distance, will bid to overturn their Rawson Stakes result at Rosehill, with Windbag carrying strong weight in a bid for Chelmsford prospects.
A mangled cricket and horse racing style passage reports a mixed sports day in a late era, mentioning riders and horses, the Australian team, and various players such as Colina and Larwood. It describes dramatic moments, crowd reaction, and key performances, though names and events are obscured by OCR errors.
Intense interest surrounds the Oval final as Australia, led by Colling and Gregory, fight back after early missteps. Marley's bowling stalls England while Australia claims the first innings lead amid a fine batting wicket and tentative attendance.
A chaotic ledger-like report details a £140 consolation prize in a turf event. Names such as Urente, Syd I Berean, St Harmelewinateent, and Barry Hills appear amid scattered notes on race entries, judges, and procedures. The text mentions a petition, writs, and potential legal actions surrounding the prize, with references to locations like Vad Vito Avion and Wirwick Farm.
A four year old English horse Phalgrey Phalerie Picor was sold to America for stud. Owned by Mrs A Dames the horse won the Wead heated Diomedes and the July Cups at Newmarket, carrying 10 and 8 zero pounds respectively. The sale followed a display of speed and racing performance before departure.
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