Mercian King in Newmarket Oaks Plate Form
Race analysis highlights Mercian King and Adrift as leading contenders with Vallard and Whittier among noted challengers. Perspectives favor Mercian King and Vallard while Whittier may challenge in Oakleigh Plate. Attention on weights and post positions shaping the Newmarket prospects for the autumn meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallard
Orell
Oakleigh Plate
Newmarket
Randwick
Titan
Lamaroe
Bereey
Beures
Marcin King
Succes
Sea Hughes
Bachery
Watlard
Whittier
Talidua
Two Year Old Races Rise in England and America
A fragmented report notes two year old race events and value differences, comparing English tracks Baratone and Belmont Park with American dirt circuits. It highlights horses like Light Brigade and mentions progeny and breeding, with emphasis on race earnings around £19,000 and the broader stakes of juvenile racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gartin
Lord Archer
Charlie Cove
Int Troea
Cacrufe
Tiflag
Mhe Uist
America
Manéine
Ammerica
Baratone
Belmont& Park
Light Brigade
Lexington
Auerica
Ana
Bots
England
Wakeful double pursuit in 1880s racing matches
The article reviews attempts to win the Oakleigh Plate and Newmarket Handicap as a double, noting Wakeful’s 1907 era feats and earlier winners like Irishman and Brouht in 1886, with discussion of weights, penalties, and horses that failed to repeat the double. It cites several horses, plate results, and historical context from mid 19th to early 20th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
Willian Tell
Brouht
Oakleigh
Wakefl
Soultliné
Blshenur
Newsmarket
Hie Mercy
Wien Wynne
Wakeful
Poitrina
Ene
Seaten Ich Cary
Adeile
Oakleigh Pine
Hawksburn
Newmarket P
Pierington
Backwood Tops Field Ahead of Australian Cup at Flemington
Semina for the Cup past results show Backwood as the popular pick with topweights in sight. Lemina’s strong Woodcliff Handicap form boosts her Cup chances though questions remain on distance. Other contenders include Amalfi, Prince Woorak, Llanthony and Tele with weight and pace likely to shape the Autumn meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
Backwood
V.R.C
Lemina
Woodcliff
Agsinet
Lemming Hay
Amalfi
Mintance
Tartans Last to Win Australian Cup in 1911
The garbled text recounts horse racing history with references to Tarzan or Tartans as topweight contender in early Australian Cup years. It notes favorites like Apologue and Shadow Dancer, Melbourne Cup mentions, and lists several horses with mixed placings, ending with Unplaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slenor
GLOAMING QUITE HIMSELF in Middle Park Plate bid
The entry Gloaming Quite Himself led six furlongs in 1 10 at Riccarton with rivals Nincorpoop and Chignon. Contenders included The Hawk Rerau lord and Heroic as the frame in a crowded field judged for speed and stamina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloaming
Etlot
Nincor
Chisnon
Riccarton
Chinatahurch
Nincorpoop
Sing She Atti and Mackwood Unite in Training Victory
The report notes Sing She Atti and Mackwood teaming up for a training event. Veering into results, the unit shows progress with a 0 score difference and a decisive early effort. Officials mark the session as constructive and forward looking for the team.
International Cricket Outlook Says England Stronger After Melbourne Test
The article reviews the finishing stages of a remarkable cricket season in Australia and Britain. It notes England as the stronger side after England’s victory in Melbourne, discusses Australian team-building needs, and calls for a shift toward team harmony over individual brilliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australis
Balsh
England
H. le Collins
Melbourne
Australia
Giffen Retirement and Mixed Cricket News From Adelaide
Adelaide reports note George Giffen retiring after 43 years at the General Post Office with March 2 as the date and marked by his 64th birthday. The piece also discusses players like Dene Sandham Bryan Taylor and Crockett, plus speculates on selections for English tours and New Zealand connections in cricket and boxing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Giffen
Adelaide
Wrone
Gifen
Adainde
Australia
M. A. Noble
Gillen
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V.R.C. Carnival
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Hawk
E Besten
Father
Vaiee
Newmarket Prospects
Marden
Tun
Adui
Advith
Rome
Benet Vallard
Father's Voice
Memington
Eh Whittier
Me noWapspere
Whiter
Wurth
Pluto
Ures
Bye
Velidun
Mercian
Ring Formas
Avi
Ruronge
Amare
Wale Vantaa
Thea
Vailduaein
Aspen
Puen Felaradain
Moonee Valley
Picton
Wobert le di
Kina
Semina
Ascacarhuld
Bette Chen
Howester
Agate Dows
Sandringham
Suomi
Pring
Prince Woorak
Sathos
Cracknell
Moorefield
Tartan
Athewand
Me Backwood
Barnes
Ince
Tarzan
Tarten
Fat
Mackwood
Megara
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International Cricket Outlook
Appsi
Cane
Slection
Sesson
Dene
Seoul
A. Sandham
L.C. Bryan
Ane
J. M. Taylor
Tees
A. P. F. Chapman
New Zee
Char R Crockett
Engliah
Elcome
Crockett
Eric
New Zealand
Dilly Murphy
En Arphy
Bul Johanon
Klas Sey
Wilis
Tanaiber
Fy Barnes
J. Ryder
Alec
Ieketa
Tonto
Woolley
Vals
New Souls Wales
Lord Harte
Surrey
Eibven
Haavy
Owen
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