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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1925
Page
1
The article discusses Australian Davis Cup ambitions, arguing for better selection and training to reclaim the Cup. It reflects tensions between domestic tennis powers and the need for a formidable overseas team, citing performances by Anderson Patterson and the Wood brothers as indicators of current form and the challenge ahead.
The article reviews Alan Kippax and other Australian batsmen, evaluating their form in New South Wales matches, noting Kippax's career arc, the potential of younger players like Willis and Maceney, and the All Blacks touring New South Wales with four matches next winter, urging strong NSW selection to counter them.
The Night Patrol emerges as the favorite in the Newmarket and Cantala contexts, with weight adjustments and pundit notes highlighting him as a leading, consistent performer. The field includes Hawk, Newmarket entries, and others, while market chatter points to Night Patrol as the likely winner though uncertainties linger around weight and pace.
The field includes The Night, Coogee Bay Patrol, Wald King Carnival, Quixotic, Polytheist, Six Highlock, Palelight, Chickling, Perspective. Odds favor The Night and Coogee Bay Patrol with 7.3 for some and shorter prices for others. form hints at Quintus and Geyan as contenders, while Crans Brook and Tsar show limited recent success and no decisive advantage.
An Australian auction saw Heroic fetch 16000 guineas, a record for the country, with strong bidding and a detailed official statement from VRC officials. The sale highlighted hopes for future races including the Doncaster and Sydney Cups, while noting the owner’s stance and potential betting arrangements.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a race in Emelands vau with a Nursery Handicap and weights around 7.0 and 8.10. Provisional names like Mir Damage and Bauey Sue appear, but many terms are garbled, leaving only scattered details of horses, weights, and stewards without a clear outcome or date.
The Australasian lawn tennis championships at Rushcutters Bay inspire fans and players alike as Australia readies for Davis Cup and international tours. The piece highlights the need for high level play, preparation for global events, and the role of prominent figures like Patterson O Hara Wood, Anderson, and others in elevating the sport.
At Caulfield the sprint weights favor Royal Thought with last year’s 33 to 1 upset and 40 to 1 in 1973 noted. Night Patrol leads in speed but Tauppo Ne and The Night Patrol face weight competition. Several others including Last Drop and Perspactive show chances while heavy favorites are not fancied. Trainers and owners weigh options for a fast six furlongs.
The text chronicles overseas racehorse imports and outcomes with names like Spearmint and Quick changes. It notes disappointing performances and partial successes, mentioning trainers Clark and Robin and races in England and Australia. Specifics include placements at Newbury and Malton, and references to owners and syndicates.
Not RACED MUCH. A fragmented note mentions a mare and gelding, a purchase by Mr RB Davison of Nin ffini Tee, and a price reference. Chaney, Rowswer, and Egan are noted, with climate references and a cryptic recommendation regarding a performer.
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