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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1925
Page
10
A Sydney Pilot notes Polycletan as the latest backed candidate for the Epsom Derby and hints he may run at seven furlongs next Saturday. Bravery and Wallarnd are discussed as potential challengers while questions linger over Polycletan’s fitness and distance suitability.
The passage reviews several horses under trainer Fd. Mareden, noting Houdini and Virgin Gold in strong shape yet racing at risk, Vallard’s staying potential, and Valemita’s factory pace as Victorian prospects. It highlights Metropolitan hopes centered on Bally Mareden’s stable and the uncertain futures of other contenders amid spring racing.
The article surveys trainers and horses including Palyoegan, Red Gauntlet, Bard of Avon, and The Dancer amid betting lifts and prep moves toward October. It notes concerns over Par the recurved parailer troubles, short-distance form, and key contenders like Blackadder and Boaster, with emphasis on form and readiness.
Preview and commentary piece lists eighty horses with uncertain form at the Melbourne meeting, highlighting strong contenders and long shots. It notes a price list, official addresses for letters, and the publisher’s caution about validity, urging readers to rely on authoritative sources.
A fragmented local discussion questions the role of a governing Board in racing and whether external influence harms independence. Proponents praise a high standard and warn against partisan meddling, while critics fear entrenched interests and political pull.
The fragment references horses and events at Epsom and the Metropolitan, noting outside doubles and entries. It mentions Hopkins and G Hopkin related to a muddy track, with unclear names and a focus on double entries and possible bets. The text is garbled with many illegible sections.
A fragmentary racing column discusses potential Melbourne Cup contenders. Highlander and Strongbory are noted as useful, with Tatter's galloping style highlighted. Mentions of Mortlake restrictions to Sydney races and a strong yet unclear light shed by form. Other referenced horses include Wallace, Geeta, Prince Miniwhah, Balbus, and Alecia, with speculation on chances and recent rival observations.
Fragmented text suggests Bert Vodgeler dominates a racing event with players or teams named Croan Fone and Libby, claiming consistency and future success. Mentions backers across Australia and a prediction he will perform again, though the garbled OCR limits clarity on exact event and results.
A fragmented racing roundup lists horses in the English Epsom Handicap and Melbourne Cup fields. Metropolis and rival entries like Virgin Gai and Moabite appear alongside many named runners such as Strong Bow, Pantheon, and Royal Charter in a brisk, period tone reflecting bets and favorites.
A garbled report notes increased funds and trophies in the Metropolitan area season. Details are unclear but reference is made to added money and trophies across events or teams. Named entities and precise facts are not recoverable from the fragment.
Good horses are listed to compete at Rosehill including a maiden hurdle race with Alarmist and Panicann, the Dundae Handicap featuring Atholdorc and Duke Istinglabb, Granville, Gugong, Varney, and a Gubt Handicap with Solimap y Bowalla. Three year old handicap entries Valatch Firefly Parramatta, and Auction are noted in the program.
Sentries selections outline races including the Maiden Hurdle at Alarmiat or Pannican Dundas Handicap with Sweey Trese and Atholdorus. Also listed are Granville Btares Tittld Tattle Of Valeur and Auguet Handicap with Resource Of Dreblab. Three year old Handicap features Caiole or Oounod. Parramatta Handicap shows Eit Of Harrogta. Yascbuees Racing Clubs noted.
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