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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
10
The article discusses discussions in the New South Wales Lower House on totalisator operations and racing clubs. It covers proposed taxation, licenses, and the framework for payouts, with notes on figures from New Zealand and implications for clubs, investors, and government revenue.
At an Ada meeting of the English Jockey Club in October 1916 discussions centered on a Parl Manuel totalisator in England, with several owners and leaders present. The club debated the system's potential to boost prize money for breeders and stakes, while noting political timing and the need for careful consideration before support.
A garbled report discusses long distance races, race distances, and changes to event formats at major meetings. It mentions the Essence of champion stakes, the AVAC, and adjustments to race lengths from mile and a half to two miles. The piece references New South Wales and Victoria racing calendars and the Metropolitan area, noting the impact on betting and attendance and the influence of committees on event structure.
A crowded Warwick Farm meeting featured close finishes and strong pacemaking by Redmand and Hem in the major stakes. Bonnie Chance, Erehine, and Kilmarnock showed early speed while Framing details and the Jumper race highlighted by Sornaette and Silver Crown marked the day’s notable performances.
Debates on curtailing racing sessions feature Br Arthur moving adjournment and opposition from Mr. Toner and others. Discussion covers impact on revenue, expected delays, and regional implications for metropolitan racing centers around Sydney.
The piece reviews Auckland Cup fortunes with alterations in contenders such as John Barleycorn and The Toll, notes on Kilboy withdrawal, and the Northern Derby stakes. It highlights Desert Gold rivals Desert Geld and The Toll, Derby contenders, and coaching moves from Christchurch to Ellerslie with horses like Tabasco.
The text outlines betting on the Villians Stakes and Cummer Cup with emphasis on nobles as favorites. Brad Lee Carine and Vince Stary emerge as early selections, though the phrasing is garbled. It references contenders and the uncertain odds shaping the race outlook.
A garbled racing note lists Lieut Col J L Lamrock and several horses and stakes. The fragment mentions Villaer Stakes and Summer Cup with horses including Loved One Lydian Clydeside Eulacre Trinobantes Quinns Post Quarale Wedding Day Porehy Peron and more, along with Common Law Rushford Wallace Isinglass and others.
Fragmented race summary lists numerous handlers and horses like Whitton and Carbine, with remarks on placements, training, and potential stakes. The garbled OCR includes many proper nouns such as J Donohoe, Villars, Carrington Stake, and Velverton, indicating a mid 20th century horse racing brief lacking coherent structure.
The Orange district plans a two day event on Monday and Tuesday featuring Lupine and a slate of horses. A deputation from the Orange Jockey Club pressed for higher government support while detailing costs for new stabling, grandstand upgrades, and bookmaker activity. Officials anticipate crowds on the North Shore track and aim to establish an annual Orange meeting attracting regional owners, trainers, and betters.
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