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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
1
A fragmented report covers a horse show with many entrants and outcomes. It notes attendance, bookmaking money, and various races featuring Highland Band Purdey, Tiffany, Nombe, and Tiffany as winners among others. It mentions trainers, riders, and horses competing at Randwick and in December Stakes style events.
Z F Scully praised Lochano as Positans mare defied rivals in the Randwick Summer Cup. Lochano led from the straight, outpaced rivals to secure a mile and a half victory, with Tangled notes on W Oulgeo’s performance and bets around 9 to 1. Other horses faced wind and distance trouble as Cetigne and Tatterall’s Cup contenders planned future campaigns.
Jeff Smith defeated King at Sydney Stadium in a closely fought 20 round bout to reclaim the world middleweight championship. The American used superior punching power and improved strategy to outpoint his Australian opponent amid a large boxing-night crowd of about 10,000.
The article notes a decline in purse funds across Victorian meetings including the Australian Cup and Newmarket during the season. Prize money was reduced from 30000 to 3800 pounds for some events, with other stakes lowered to 2500 and 1000 pounds. Club officials cite economic pressures and forecast further adjustments, while efforts to preserve value in key races continue.
Cetigne, a strong built colt trained by Starland and ridden by Cetigne’s rider, broke clear midrace to win as the favorite. Starland and Loved both showed responsive moves, with Cetigne maintaining the lead to finish ahead by a narrow margin as handlers praised the performance and potential of the colt.
Report details the death of brood mare Tsolt and her storied career. Tsolt produced many foals including colt Uy Mountain time Taclt, later linked to prominent racing lines from Maxim and Enid. She raced for J Mason and Mr GG Lead, winning the Bering Mavien Stakes and Musas Handicap at Randwick, then captured the Oaks and Jubilee City as a NZ returnee. Her seven-season record includes Spring Stakes at Randwick and Craven Plate placements, with later stud value and progeny sales noted.
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