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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
10
Fragmentary notes discuss Totaliator developments at Randwick and Randwick Grange. Observations cover machinery installation, expected windows, and the speculative impact on racing and betting operations. References mention Fagan, Fostinators, and local officials amid unclear technical details and timing.
Speculators weigh the Newmarket Handicap entries with Balarang as a leading favorite, while Lavends Highfield and Whitefela appear among strong contenders. Australians Cup chatter mentions Cun and Lingle as futures. weight considerations affect tips as trainers eye long distances and late backing.
Canterbury Park gears up for a major racing day with entries including Indian King Hem Greenstern and Tatroon in the Malden Handicap and Flying Wandicat Vita, Davie Whitton, Willow Cheer, and Starus Turny among others. Stewards names and turnout are noted as part of the event’s formal preview.
In Melbourne bound horse news several sprinters and competitors from Sydney are listed for upcoming events. Notable names include Wotefote Peewyn Pleasant Moment Ponianne Huahlord and Derie Acre among others. Redfern is reported well with potential deals and a Poushy taker, while conditions for Woldre Walarel Gaund and others are noted.
A compact summary of Auckland and Wellington racing events, horses, and results. Mentions Hymevenirt Sennana, Tipline, Bitmeter, Oxenhope, Shri, Chortle, and Wellington Cup contenders. Notes on race outcomes across Riccarton and Wellington meetings, with record references and notable performances by multiple horses and owners.
Armidale and New England race meeting next week features a large field of entrants for the Armidale Cup. Local trainer plans and jockeys discuss potential contenders including Royal Ladue, Aberindy, and others, with wagering and program details noted for Randwick and Sydney connections.
The much travelled gelding Pink, owned by Te, arrived in fine condition and showed strong form in recent trials. His career spans Sydney, Melbourne, and Sydney again with notable placements and ties to the Australian Cup.
Prices paid for yearlings in Ceylon and New Zealand feature amid racing listings. Notable entries include Burriniuck and Metagurne, with several two and three year olds such as Gemiot and Le Nour referenced amid a crowded pedigree and handicap context. The report notes mixed form, promising youngsters, and the cautious outlook for future races.
Fragmentary notes describe a racing program with improvised names and incomplete results. Mentions of athletes like Carla Sunn and Pat King appear amid garbled passages, with references to Victoria Park and secret services. The text reads like a scorers’ log gone awry, mixing times, miles, furlongs, and stray event fragments without coherent outcomes.
Auction advertisement lists Messrs W I Yuille and Co Melbourne and Chisholm and Co Sydney promoting thoroughbred stock from Allendale Stud. The sale includes stallions mares and untried stock with full particulars available at the printers. Details cover high class English cattle as well as various brood stock, with terms and contact information to be supplied.
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