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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
21
The Referee previews the Boxing Day program at Randwick with the Sastanae Cup as the day’s drawcard. Several heat sprinters face prohibitive weights while Carrington Stakes prospects unfold, including last year’s Carrington winner and contenders aiming to sharpen form ahead of the Cup.
Jockeys weigh odds on Lio cons and Cane Grose amid inconsistent form as fields firm for upcoming sprint. Cane Grose near 810 while Cane Grose shows poor recent sprint form. Cid a potential outsider if field softens. Mark Anthony and Happy Roturna highlighted among contenders with Randwich success noted. race viewed as test for Carrington prospects and sprint speed.
In Victoria racing the leading jockeys show form with W Elliot and Skidmore among top placings. Dog Dreams and Dunloe win for Etttat deputy, while Skidmore gains after a valuable store setback. Hareld Badger advances to front amid shifting standings.
A fragmented report on two year old contenders for the Summer Nursery race season. Mentions horses such as Own Wolk Mangonla Tom Collier Happy Sal Manilla's Pride Troy and Oration with notes on form, recent runs, and potential improvements after recent outings. Observers warn betters to watch early-season form and weigh confidence against limited samples.
The report notes a win for Own Folk at the December Nursery event with others like Normandy and Rosebery Farm mentioned. Highball and Vurtive are cited as raced performers, with pace shown and fed. The text indicates ongoing activity at Warwick Farm and Rosebery in the period.
Tatt s Syd program will hold events at Randwick on Monday next and Friday January 1. The acceptances Currington Stakes Tattersall s Chat Cap 9 pm December 36 weights minor events first day 7 pm December 20 second day 7 am December 26 acceptances minor events Theat day 9 pm December 35 second day 1 am December 18.
A crowded nine furlong handicap at the Summer Meeting opens with many runners noted for potential. Apoko Arik Turbine Virgin Onoss On Parade Curator Mananul Ramadan Tuckiate Cool Spell Autoland Fmeman Tundat Jubilee Son Trying Fotos Sally provide diverse prospects amid mixed recent form and weight considerations.
A fragmented set of racing tips highlights challengers and odds across multiple horses. Latharna and Rosebery Encourage show notable form with Blyen and Punjab also mentioned, while Wagner and Gipsy Moon are watched for potential upset. Zolander and others display pace and late improvement cues for the midweek card.
A prominent racing pageant set for New Year at Hanging Rock near Melbourne draws crowds from across Victoria. The event, famed for its picturesque setting and strong rodding enthusiasm, offers a sport for lovers of racing and monetary purses.
Stoutly on the nose, Tross won the Holiday Handicap at Raodwick on Saturday. The four year old clent aut horse, by a defunct Rossendals line from Yellow Glase, was bred by Mr. W. Postar at the Collengoral stud in W.S.W. His sire is from the No. 6 family, linked to Son-in-Law, while his dam traces to Wallace Telnglawm and Princess Patrusphka. Simile’s lineage runs to St. Simon and Mimi, tracing a strong staying-bred line for recent years.
In Tata peces, arid and paced at 7 25 Heathenian shows private work and excellent prospects in a must fate race. Ebrazeno finishes fairly in the northern area and might run a wood race with only 70. Veritus priced at Rosebury shows stich better prospects.
In a racing preview, riders like High Cross, Bemont, Young Crusider, and Berg show form for the A C Summer Cup. Parson and Mehl are noted as returning from rests, with betting and lineup speculation amid spring preparations.
The article describes a lofty hillside course about 1201 feet above sea level with natural arches and famous rock formations including Glidstone's Hand and Lovers' Leap. It touts a well-shunted racecourse, attractive programme, and substantial grounds, promising a relaxing holiday atmosphere and an anticipated record attendance.
Ataxy won the Bush Cesarewitch style race by three lengths amid a field including Shove Hyltpenny and Shandy Gate. The event featured Keen and others, with Professor Sir Frederick Hobday presenting the trophy as crowds watched the finish.
Racing notes describe Press Gang winning at Moorabbin Mine despite a poor form run prior, with Tress Gang trained at Epson and Harold Badger in good riding form. The piece reports Disorder in the Melb field as Thirdlant Star disrupts action and Radiant Star faces stewards’ action. imprecise notes about rules and metropolitan racing conclude with unresolved club tensions.
A fragmented Randwick report details a cool morning, multiple race and training notes, and listed times for various horses including Harowesec Ethnic Bachelor Klog and others. Entries feature jockeys Dwyer Hickey Shean and connections like Coombes, Meaney, Harding, and Parson, with race splits, positions, and improvised summaries across several furlongs.
Perth turf notes detail Cprat Ott Torn N chasing a third Parth Cun win since 1887, with past multiple winners Corgsun and Seatpla referenced. Pacific Flight, once a Victorian sprinter, faces Western Australia success as Thins rooma dominates a two mile Hele Vale Cup showing sixth win in eleven starts at age eleven.
The Kings Mood owner E A Haley placed a 7 to 1 bet on his horse at Ww Villiers Stokes. A later 9 to 2 bet followed but Haley did not flinch as he faced the fearsome moment.
Fragmented report lists runners and outcomes from Perth Cup events with mentions of Pioara El Os Ficara Popsla Plearo and Poesia. Notes Great Applause Jemidar Cases and Wing precede Wing in Perth Circuit. Mentions two mile purses and stable affiliations Hennessy Athinnon Helena Valet Cup with First Weve as a runner-up.
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