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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
13
Racing programme for the Queensland Turf Club autumn meeting on May 31 features numerous handicaps across distances from 1 mile to 1 1/4 miles. Notable events include the Stradehore Handicap and Brisbane City Stakes with weights, nominations, acceptances, and penalties detailed for each race.
Racing conditions set weights for Handicap Flat races and lists key dates for Stradbroke and Moreton events. Entries close May 18 with acceptances March 29, weights detailed for multiple handicas and stakes, apprentices not allowed any weight allowances, and penalties for failures to scratch on acceptance notices.
The program lists multiple trots and handicaps with pace limits and distances for March 4 at 6 30 and 21 Imperial Arcane. Races include £20 Novice Handicap, £90 Progressive Handicap, £35 Unhoppedpled, and other mile to mile and a furlong events. Secretary H Cobcroft notes details in the Australian Trotting Club programme.
The Australian Jockey Club Autumn Meeting runs March 22, 24, 26 and 29 1913. First day features hurdle race 300 sovereigns and the Autumn Stakes 1000 pounds, with various events including Doncaster Handicap and Derby-Leger over mile distances. Second day offers Flying Handicap and Champagne Stakes among others, while third day lists All-Age Stakes and Cumberland Stakes with City Handicap concluding the program.
City Tattersall's Club outlines the Denman Stakes handicap with two races at one mile two furlongs, entry details due by 4 PM on Thursday April 3, and weights to be declared later. Prizes include trophies, cash sums, and owner rewards for the top finishers, with nominations and telegraphic conditions specified.
The fragment outlines multiple races at Junee Racing Club including hurdle and handicap events. Mentions include F Hurdle Race, Welter Handicap, Time Handicap, Flying Handicap, and Trial Handicap with notes on entrants, entries and placements. Specific details are incomplete due to damaged text.
Hawkesbury Race Club presents Handicap races with large prize sums and weight conditions. The Flying Handicap offers 100 sovs plus sweepstakes. Two-Year-Old Randicap allocates 250 sovs with smaller side prizes. Park Stakes provides 100 sovs and weight allowances. Hawkesbury Autumn Handicap totals 200 sovs with added money to owners. Highweight Handicap carries 100 sovs with stricter weights. Apprentices face restrictions. winners carry extra weight. Richmond is listed at the end.
The notice lists several handicaps including the Tre Tramway, Welter, March, Sovie, and Club Handicap with varied stakes and distances. Entries close Monday March a and weights for about March 10. Progr a, Grisdale, secretary, Newcastle Jockey Club, Ltd.
Official racing program for Tamworth Jockey Club includes three days of handicap events on March 4 5 and 6 with listed races such as Cralla Handicaps Glen Inser Welter Manila Handicaps Armidale Welter and more. Weights entries close February 24 1913 with nomination fees and secretaries for affiliated clubs.
Meeting at Tingha Jockey Club features multiple handicaps and novelties. Races include the FIRST NOVICE and several listed events with distances ranging from 1 mile to 8 furlongs. Entries show nominal weights and acceptance statuses for Easter, Cope’s Creek, Flying, Beyond Belief, Tingha Jockey Club Randicap, Pace Welter, and Ghowaldicap events.
Nomination fees must reach the secretary by Wednesday March 1918 for Cowra JC and Actume Hand. All horses not scratched by Thursday March 20 1918 at 9 pm are deemed accepted and liable for money. Nominations for all other events close Thursday March 20 1918 at 2 30 pm at Tattersall's Club House Hotel.
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