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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
22
Athletes show form in recent matches as contenders lay claim to title. Key players from Sydney and local clubs feature in a sprint toward team selection, with standout performances and emerging talent noted amid season momentum. Coaches weigh consistency and potential impacts on upcoming fixtures.
The issue reports on turf racing activity, the Rowe sale of yearlings, and trainer updates. It notes injuries to a horse named Bob Harpic and outlines the broader field for Moorefield and related races. It includes commentary on betting shifts, trainer strategies, and market responses ahead of a major event in Melbourne.
A sweeping race card at Oxines features notable contenders including Grin Mak and Budiey in a tense Challenge Stakes. Surging horses like Nebrask a three hurdles earlier provide context as the field narrows toward the main event.
Racing notes describe high prize money at Randwick and other tracks during Christmas and New Year, with Medlenamins Place and Vilfiers Stakes highlighted. Mentions Fuller’s Cup and various riders, including McMana Uing and Taney, as well as strong performances by several horses amid festive racing.
Easiest wins in two divisions of the Juvenile Handicap at Mooresfold went to Benthides for colts and geldings and Plyhat for the fillies. Benthides, a well grown colt by Pentheos from Fannie Marjorie, led early and secured a clear success. Plyhat, a debutant, sprinted away from the favorite Climax, finishing with ease. Fly matched Renowned’s five furlong record of 14 for five furlongs in taking the other race. Fry trained by P Nolan for Mr. T Wootton, the horses descend from a noted sire line including Irish Prince and Vanished, with Vanished having a promising two-year-old record prior.
Annirears Worley pursues two hurdle races with plans for a 4800 win value. The piece notes the likely inclusion of a hurdle race as part of a Randwick program and discusses the impact on trainers and owners, including Belle and Sackville.
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