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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1935
Page
22
Sydney’s £1500 prize pool for the Christmas staying event draws few strong challengers. Topical, a Sydney Cup winner, is tipped to dominate the Randwick mile and 5 furlongs holiday feature if trainer Wm. Kelso can restore his fitness after recent trials including a Melbourne Cup third and Australian Cup near misses.
A long feature on Sydney Cup prospects highlights Brawd Arrow a Sydney Cup winner, First Son, and other stayers. It notes Broad Arrow’s steady form, Hirst Lan’s potential, and rivals like Mr. Kerry, So, and Waverley Handian with weighs and past performances shaping chances.
Brooklands held a long distance track record with a lap at 81 98 mph by Tinian carn driving a British two Utre KAA. A. Masersth notes a larger angina with 31 00 mpls. London Evening Standard reports a Bonvi sive note about Pailin Uziudun heading to America to see Joe Louis. Davis’s Records lists two certificates for records by Bogheh Billiards Association and Centre Council for his billiards break of tone and Anooker break of 114.
In a brisk Warwick form morning, Royal King with Cashimers led half a mile in strong time, Romeo King and Shakespeare showed promise as contenders for Kirkham’s on Saturday. Theo and Kerry among others posted notable splashes, with Kerry pacing the last five furlongs and Theo weighing well for the midsummer Cup.
Reported at Moones Valley on Saturday two jockeys faced suspensions for interference in races. W Stirling, aboard Cultrm in the T.Y.0 Handicap, drew a one month ban. W Sort riding Devine in the SMA mice also received a month for hindering Remittent at the same meeting.
There is still strong demand for the Jubilee issue of The Referee. A limited number remain available from the office at six pence each. Order by writing to the Circulation Manager at 126 Phillip Street Sydney.
A brisk Rosebery session saw visiting horses setting best times on grass amid heavy rain. Medallist led Front Line over five furlongs, improving to 613, with War-Conquest and Cherry King also handling tasks. Cool Spell and Gold Tod featured in shorter sprints as jockeys prepared for Warwick Farm.
New trainer AM Edom had a successful start when Gay Brunette led all the way to win the Two Year Old Handicap at Moonee Valley. Scotch Lassie and Dame Chatter were among the contenders as Gay Brunette overcame interference and drew clear in the final furlongs.
The report lists multiple horses and riders in a brisk session detailing six furlong and seven furlong efforts. Horses like The Marne, Cherny King, and Sutmoth show strong performances, with times around 1 39 and 1 6 for various workouts. Several names appear, including Fanfore, Hetin, Buonarrodi, and Mage, alongside track action at six to seven furlongs with several pace lines and leads noted.
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