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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
11
Victoria raceday attendance rose as Moonee Valley hosted a full card with notable performances. Gaiby and Barwidgee led early in hurdles while Caiby dominated the sprints, and Lipton and The Day showed strong form in the handicap events amid favourable wagering.
General racing chatter from the Werribee district covers owners, trainers, and upcoming meetings. Notes mention horses like Distant Star and Albini, plus details on hunts, charity events, and race-card debates at Gisborne and Caulfield with Broadcaster plans and possible schedule clashes in early January.
Theme racing in Newcastle raised funds for local charities under persistent drizzle. Gaby, ridden by A Shwnahan, led early. Bermeny edged clear and won. Prices fluctuated as Tacilia Ermingte and others attracted support, with King Haippton and Piging Peainey among notable contenders.
A volatile report details a December meeting with horses and riders in multiple races. Notable entries include Green Mourvain Ledy, Padit, and Master from Lieser, with outcomes in stakes events like the Railway Stakes and the Derby prospects. Numerous horses ran, some unplaced, while comments note jockeys losing mounts and late shifts in betting.
Backers’ Day at Brisbane features a strong start with Lady Nuivybe as a favored note in the Fifty, division Handicap. Crescene Chief and Dolly Whoo race prominently, while Kenile wins the second division, and Marie Clare dominates the third division, with Donala urban returning to form in a standout handicap meeting.
A detailed racing wrap from Gawler outlines prospects for Boxing Day Cup with runners from England and Australia. Contenders include Pistole, Gold Coins This, Neika, Maori Lad, Live Joan, and Little Tosa among others. The piece notes favours, form, and the likely race dynamics, with emphasis on weight factors and track conditions.
Race notes list minor events including Exeter Trial Stakes entries and contenders such as Wairekei Gonnte Bobadil and Sordelier. Names like Pistol, Gambit, and Lar Wertutsday appear among plans and contributions, with registration deadlines and nominations for the upcoming meeting noted.
The Tasmanian Turf Bill proposes cutting race meetings at Launceston and Carrick, curbing season totals, and shifting dates to smaller venues. Clubs in Hobart and Launceston oppose the plan, arguing it harms racing finance and local tradition while the Arrow urges readers to scrutinize government action.
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