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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
20
Auckland trainer R.8. Bagby arrives in Sydney with two year old High Caste and three year old Disdain, joined by Siretto. The trio head to Melbourne for an autumn trek as New Zealand champions pursue Australian riches, with High Caste strongly favored to excel in the Royal Stakes and related events.
Disdain, a brown filly by Robespierre Crom Contempt out of Silver Bear, surged to victory in the richest sprint in the Dominion, finishing clear of Swolte Seveen and Walilee. Gay Son led the three year olds at Hollayer, while other entries like Catalogue and De Tauler planned for Randwick and the Autumn fixture.
Newcastle lists a series of fixtures with numerous misread dates across January to December. The readable items include Tuesdays and Thursdays with several months and day spellings corrupted, outlining a year of scheduled events and a Melbourne Cup reference.
Newcastle notes indicate a conference between Newcastle Registration Board and Maitland Singleton and Cessnock clubs to discuss weekly race meetings for the Coalfields district. A program of 22 meetings is planned for the year with neighbors to share a fortnightly schedule. Last year Newcastle J.C. prize money reached £11,000 and railway rebates amounted to £2,800. officials expect higher figures this year.
Flemington hosts the autumn race meeting from March 4 to 12. Entries for the Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup close January 24.
A critical letter laments owners and trainers for snubbing high prize money at Valley fixtures. It argues horses at the recent Valley meeting were poor, calls for prize cuts, and urges public and industry support for big stakes. The writer cites Frisco and Bhoy and comments on jumping events and racing distances.
Melbourne race report outlines horses for Ascot bets on Saturday, listing contenders like Mamrdrot Flying Drake Pribco and Tankerville Hop with weights and recent form. Coverage includes Resper inquiry results in Melbourne officials’ actions against trainer J O'Brien and rider C Cerchi for dishonorable running practices.
Promising apprentice YV Hartney had mixed luck at Moonee Valley on Saturday winning a double with Keeping Water and Pakeha through strong riding. He received a one month suspension for causing interference in the Dunalister Handicap, leading to Evening Mist and Prince Sardis crashing. The penalty drew criticism as inadequate.
Demotic led early in the race but faded to two non-stayers Mukome and Barametrie. Stewards held an inquiry after bets and a claim that 400 had been invested on the Buster Cup winner. Sir Kennedy and others testified. a trainer change was proposed but postponed. Demotic moved to J.P. Maher at Caulfield for new care.
Defaulter led from the early pace to win the Great Northern Derby at Ellerslie NZ. Quks winner Peerless finished close behind with Ol Bil and Hot Box in pursuit. Owner Mr W D Greenwood’s colt, carrying Gloaming colors, has netted £730 prize plus £300 on opening day and now boasts 13 wins, one second and three thirds from 19 starts.
Kanuri faced a late switch to the mile Dunalister Handicap at Moonee Valley after Harold Badger’s prior plan to ride Forthaven in the Coburg Welter. Porthaven had won the Coburg Welter, and observers thought Kanuri, seen as superior to Forthaven, might have beaten him under different guidance.
Sydney jockey Carl Marsden now based in Rockhampton shows consistent form with a win at each of seven meetings in the centre and three winners at the New Year’s Day meeting of the Rockhampton Jockey Club Capricorn report confirms Marsden’s rising success.
Fragmentary sports text describes Badger, Kanari, Bolger, and Portheaven in a race led by claims of horses and jockeys. The mile proved too long for Kanari with near finishes and late backing. Details are distorted and uncertain.
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