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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1926
Page
13
A chaotic report from a meeting of the New South Wales Trotting Club committee shows debate over forthcoming events, nominations, and rider engagements. The article notes disputes over racing plans, personnel, and impending fixtures with references to Melbourne and Victoria Park trials.
Whllucston district Thottisg Club holds a two day event with programs on racing trials and handicaps. Included are classes for novice and well-handicapped horses. Farmers and tradesmen participants, wellington five geldings, and a list of entries across multiple handicap races.
On Saturday at Rosebery two apprentice riders were hurt in a fourteen-event program. Several riders sustained injuries. repairs and hospital transfers followed. Stewards opened an inquiry into the incidents and handed suspensions for interference and misconduct.
Fifty paddock bookmakers participated as the Ascot half-year draw referenced new stands. The February meeting produced strong betting with favorites mostly beaten yet several well backed winners including a long-priced winner Plage Liew and Wei Bill. McCrone rode to victory amid shifting favorites and there were notable performances by two-year-olds, others finishing with varied form, as the meeting drew large crowds and profit expectations for the club.
The event featured a double win for two horses while 26 others ran in the Goandiwind Handicap. Notable performances came from Lady Rigal Herat Doulton Modut Band Areenalio Lag and Wines, with Anna Ore beginning at 2 to 1 in the chief race.
Death of Oakey trainer Mr H A Fogarty linked to Rockhampton Jockey Club stewards under review. The report notes three honorary rewards, replacement proposals, and a central Queensland appointment as scrutiny continues.
Fragmented OCR text describes a horse race with references to riders and horses like Phyllin Payer and Laon Speer, noting rain and a late finish. It mentions a elope beginning and a rider being knocked down, with muddy conditions and a final stretch where a horse may have won or placed, amid unclear names and places.
Racing notes describe early Ascot meetings with several cup entries and good form. Several contenders show strength for the Pebrunre Handicap, with notable performers like Lip Purlute and Valera rising in class. The report highlights betting takes, jockeys, and expectations for upcoming fixtures while noting setbacks and emerging talents across the divisions.
Reportedly the riding events featured the outsider Ceroron Raleht in the second division while prime contenders contested the top spots. Collin led in the Flower class with Cah belied the fete, as judges repeated a disqualification pattern. The Kensington track saw a late contest, with Gono 4 taking the winning offer and plans for the next meet hinted at in modernity compans.
The Novice winner First Chance at Wallsend on Saturday attracted heavy bookmaker confidence with a £1000 stake from connections, paying 42 to 1 on the tote. Other notable results include Tolluian taking the Shorts Mundiconp, Maater Rane dem winning the Morsand Handicap, and Comptroller securing his first district win in the February Handicap.
In Kenisden at WAT Jumpers Flat, owner-trainer PF Hyland and jockey W R Walker were disqualified for two years after an inquiry. Brown Stag was stripped of first place with Maslech second and Niborao third. Bookmakers paid out before the tote, and rumors of a levy destruction circulated.
In the First Division race Reeon Diviston and Iren Pariet lead a field including Maggie and Jennie Francis with horses such as Oroform and Go Better. Majeaty's Lady and other contenders contest the M2 Handicap as Sunny Sime and Wirdgew Tin compete in a packed Ascot program.
A sensational correspondence from the Oakbank Club seeks an extraordinary meeting to amend Australian Jockey Club rules. The move aims to create a Board of Appeal replacing the existing appeal process, sparking intense debate over fairness and potential court recourse. Meanwhile South Australia’s Jamestown meeting delivered notable results including Lord Anton’s late charge to win and Medhurst securing multiple wins leading into Melbourne.
Race card summary from Quirindi J C meeting listing entries and results for Ballante, Jean Dooley, Braven's Brock, Two Wings and Kumalong. Ballante won the Ballante and Handicaps, with margins described as a length and a neck in various events. Other contenders included Peters Fick, Black Orient, Molly Queton, and Kumalong, with times and betting figures noted.
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