09 Jan 1889
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1889
Page
1
A dense OCR page fragment presents questions and scattered cricket and racing notes. It lists names, possible matchups, and outcomes with many garbled details about players, scores, venues, and dates, resembling a late 19th or early 20th century puzzle section.
The article surveys New South Wales rowing, praising champions from Lee Teicket to Joux M'Lean and Hawnax, notes strong local talent and regattas, warns rivals to meet high standards, and highlights upcoming Carrington and other big events with substantial prize money.
Morley and committee push precision in racing planning for an Agricultural Society Ground meet. The Consultation Handicap trials attract known and new entrants, with £1000 in prize money and a record trotting event. Entries flourish as the programme lists Jeanne Handicap Pony Brace Dolly Pony Handicap Lady Jane and other races amid a cautious but optimistic public outlook.
A lively handicap preview discusses likely contenders for the Anniversary Handicap. It highlights Canoras Apexconn Jaumea White's Derby, Cagnron and others, noting weights and recent form while weighing chances of Tan Quoox Tieke and Bruen Angow in a complex, opinionated field.
The Tattersall's Club New Year meeting at Randwick drew a large attendance and good racing. Transport issues caused delays. Alf Edward led traffic control, with staff aiding safety. Calls arose for widening roads and building a high bridge to ease future access and reduce accidents. Catering and bar staffing faced strain, though Mr. Foster and Mr. Olliffe handled duties, and improvements are anticipated for future events.
The NSW racing meet featured major contests including Ellerdale winning the Tattarelli Cup after a tense finish, with Carlyon and Cardigan strong rivals, while Willeroo and Lamond performed well. Vespasia bolted with rider W Delaney, and Frisco and Lamond were notable in Sydney Cup prep. The steeplechase saw Melton shine, Last King faltered, and syndicate and Harry Anltb among lesser favorites. Tea Tray won the Two Year Old Felling Race amid close finishes in a day of trials and betting shifts.
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