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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1919
Page
8
Racing notes discuss Shaded Light and Carbern advancing in favor with trainer PILOT highlighing Metrop prospects. Mentions Epsom Handicap, Whiteheld, Rod, and NSW Rosehill runners plus Arthurteres Nor and other Metropolis contenders in a wide, period-voice update with expectations for form, trainers, and likely outcomes.
A chaotic report from Sydney racing discusses clubs seeking higher prize funds and increased entry incomes. It notes figures around 1000 and 700 pounds, daily averages near 1300, and mentions the NSW clubs like the Hawke Club and Shorres in relation to prize distribution and attendance at meetings such as Warwick Farm. The piece hints at funding totals and contentious revenue sharing across northern exhibitions and major venues.
The article discusses increasing prize money in major races, noting that owners and trainers support higher payments. It argues that larger races draw bigger crowds and could boost the sport, while acknowledging local guidelines and practical limits.
The Grand National Steeplechase saw Lochells, Gratin Lass, and notable contenders in a dramatic field. Rex, Signsture, and Paraoz competed for major prize money with Rex achieving a celebrated showing and Signsture earning praise from owners.
An aged remark filled chronicle of racing in England describing By Jingo’s Cup victory at Ascot and the Derby preparations. It covers Chester and Liverpool travel, jockeys like Donoghue, and mentions Horatio Booremaley lodging objections, with broad reflections on racecourse life and theft concerns.
The article outlines the current betting market for major spring handicaps with horses like Shaded Luhie and Biplane dominating early lists. It notes plans for the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup, listing leading contenders in the Epsom Handicap Metropolitan and Caulfield Cup contexts and mentioning recent race form and investor interest.
R J Mason brings Gloaming and a string including Spanner and Sasanot to Randwick. Reports note their form, with mentions of Melbourne Chips, Auckland RC and New Zealand horses. Comments assess weight, development, and potential for races such as the Cauffeld Cup, amid expectations of notable performances.
The report weighs the field including Gloaming and Alterglow with Demosthenes-Sunplow lineage, noting Gloaming’s strong form in Australasian events. It mentions Kare Demosthene-Kanenky Hts and Punka as contenders, with references to Oaks placements and Derby prospects, plus recent Randwick results and preparations for Port Nicholson.
Racing notes list probable entries at Warwick Farm including Kincumber Lad Mordu Goontier Goonwil ly and Kenilford in hurdles and flat events like the Warwick Handicap and Farm Stakes. Text also contains garbled commentary and crowd chatter about trainers and jockeys.
A dense report from Randwick and Victoria Park describes several thoroughbred workouts and race conditions. Horses including Princess Luty Lovechase and Fringed Wind pace through seven furlongs and a mile amid times like 1.35 for seven furlongs and 1.48 for a mile, with Prince Viridi and Dally among the notable runners.
The new costume Comedy Company headed by Daisy Har court at the Gaiety Theatre Onford Street Hyde Park is praised as the finest Vaudeville and Revue show in Sydney. Tickets from 6d to 3 shillings with Saturday matinees and holidays at 2 30. Amateur Irish every Friday with a first prize 5/5. Lessee Andy Kerrante.
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