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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1919
Page
1
The Melbourne racing scene discusses Flemington entrants with strong chances, noting Magpie, Minuining, and Rebus among prominent horses tied to major events like the Essendon and Melbourne stakes. Melbourne trainers and owners push for peak form ahead of Australian Cup season, with speculation on form shifts and travel implications for top yard entries.
Dusky Eve wins Wan Eau Cup to set a New Zealand mark faster than any Australasian time over the mile and a quarter. The horse finished strongly as details of previous bests were improved, with clear record-breaking pace noted in hallasnale racing terms.
A garbled report cites debates over outside betting for the Wanganui Cup and recalls past mile records, including TE Danky Eve’s 1836 mark for one mile and quarter, and Scoutmaster’s Australian best over mile and three-quarters. It notes Obscure horses Dumontia and Pommern amid racing history at Randwick and 1900s meetings.
Lieutenant LW Seaborn, famed for a Military Crane victory, led a Sportsmen's Contingent to England with Lieut Diamond. Diamond fought Germans, Tear wounded, and Seaborn recovered to join Cecil Mealy’s fatal event. Seaborn, small of stature, proved a durable footballer for decades, admired by Rev Hulton Sams and Frank Cheadle among others. A wartime era, with many athletes showcased in diverse sports.
A photograph shows B A Teddy Pearson in youthful vigor after riding a wheel for over 30 years. The piece notes his Melbourne cycle record of 66 miles in 49 hours set in April 1910, and calls him Australia’s greatest long distance rider with intercolonial honors.
A fragmented report discusses Futurity Stakes history and outcomes at Newmarket and Caulfield. It notes several winners later failing to win the Newmarket while highlighting horses such as Gladsome, Dike of Melton, and Queen a Scots in various Futurity races and placements. The piece points to inconsistencies in form and placement across years.
The report reviews a troubled Flemington card where Resolute, after winning the Ontieret Plate and Birst Futurity Stakes in a handicap, faded to fourth in the Newmarket handicap amid penalties. Sir Leonard won the Newmarket, beating Chancross, while Playaway took the 584. Wurarity won easily, seen as a near certainty for Newmarket despite a moderate third by Mair who edged by a neck.
The record highlights failed favorites in major sprint stakes at Flemington. Three-year-olds Comedy King Blairgour and Popinjay, plus Bl*argingour and others, underperformed in the Newmarket Handicap while Futurity contenders carried heavy weights. Descriptions note misjudged weights, surprising results, and caution for Hackers betting strategy in future campaigns.
The mile start at Randwick has caused grumbling due to the bend disadvantage for horses. Officials acknowledge the palpable disadvantage at the yatsite and consider changes.
A long OCR fragment details Mick Harmond of Queensland meeting Tommy Puen, a rising heavyweight. It notes Harmond’s amateur status, coaching by Thorn and others, and Butler’s journey toward genuine heavyweight contention. The piece weighs boxing lineage, local gyms, and Sydney ties, concluding with reflections on future potential and weathered by war-era delays.
The article recalls last year's Wanganui Cup won in 3.12 by Client and notes a repeat record by Dusky Eve as a leading horse. It also highlights Mr W. McVilly succeeding E F Millly as general manager of the New Zealand Railway, plus McVilly’s long involvement in amateur sport and rowing leadership.
Disarray hits the Australasian cricket squad as key players face doubt and absences. Major Campbell and others sign on in a bid to form a strong lineup, but management struggles to assemble a powerful batting unit for a challenging campaign.
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