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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1919
Page
6
A fragmented racing summary references Tunersally Sige and other runners with mentions of Derby week figures, owners, and trainers. It covers speculation on trips to Canterbury Park, potential winners, and remarks on government coverage of financial matters affecting the turf scene, with notes on various races and betting outcomes.
In a muddy field at Randwick the Anniversary weights favor Palm Leap and Princess Lucy. Arch Marella and Wedding Day show form with Garibaldi and The Jartec also in the mix for the Summer Cup and Tats Cup. Greg Arch Marella and Gartsaldi loom as strong contenders with Stinny and Piast Bay among supporters.
Warick Farm selections list multiple races for Saturday with options for each event. Mentions Maiden Handicap, Welter, Liverpool Mile, Juvenile Handicap, Warwick Handicap, and Bar Stakes with pairs of horse names. Includes historical commentary on Stepniak progeny and staying power in modern thoroughbreds, highlighting notable progeny and race achievements in Australasia and Australia.
Training at Randwick and nearby tracks featured numerous middle and sprint efforts. Jockeys and trainers observed lengthened gallops, sharp sprints, and steady work from horses including Finmarke, Amadis, Deser Gold, Kilmarnock, Princess Lacy, Goonbilly, and Lord Bare dolph, with track conditions described as dry and magpie marked.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a jumble of letters and names without coherent events. The readable parts do not establish a clear person, place, or outcome to summarize into a valid news item.
Reports from Morphettville and surrounding meetings detail improving purse totals and new race outcomes. His Excellency Sir Henry Galway attended the New Years Day sale and Governor’s toast, with Mr John Barker steering remarks on wartime loyalty to the King and future prospects for racing in South Australia. Wee Gun dominates the meeting at times, with close finishes by Stazeeich and Slagegirl, while Nobody's Danigher wins the Maiden Plate and Mintoeery places well in the Juvenile Stakes.
The opening WATA carnival featured Christman Carnival by bred Ray winner of the Metropolitan Handicap. Fred Thome trains the top trotter ArEDpINE 2.244 gait, dominating rivals including Zillah Honky and Karyeie, with Beeline and other strong entries contesting the field. Crowd turnout was large and betting lively as several heats and sections showcased top harness horses and riders.
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