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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1918
Page
6
The Randwick totalisator, tied to bookmakers, faces delays as the Australian Jockey Club delays decisions. Melbourne and Sydney figures discuss legislation, costs, and construction, with uncertainties over revenue, machine use, and future approval from authorities for arena and building outlays.
A damaged report details NZ racehorse losses and gains tied to Auckland and Sydney events. It notes horses like Tafermol and Avondale entries earning winnings, with about 3500 pounds total stake across the season. It mentions owners, trainers, and the financial risks of the spring and winter meetings.
The report notes a drop in AJ C entries for yearling and older races at year end 1919, with fewer nominations than the previous year. It highlights a 40 rival decline in the Derby and St Leger, while the December Stakes total remains the same across five years. Estimated starters may be as few as three.
In the betting market Wertendale dominates as 4 to 1 favorite for the Grand National Hurdle with Kinane Bistoler Wallale and Pretoliet among shortened odds. Other contenders include Will Camtorr Garamaius Fesialt Greeks Fire Hobanblin and Matchlight as speculation concentrates on a large field for the GN race.
The article lists contenders in the Spring Handicaps with top contenders including Coq W'Gr Dame Acre and Biplane. It notes favorites Bronzewi Court Jester and West among leading names for the Metropolitan and Malbaurne Cup events, with Hael Levin Bonwit and Dick Meagher among the principal entries.
A detailed look at how certain mares influence Thoroughbred lineage and stud success. The article traces Lady Gertrude's impact at Warrington and Wellington Park Studs, noting progeny like Bilzerd Mistral and Amorelle, and discusses the uncertain glory of turf breeding and the enduring value of strong bloodlines. It names key horses and brood mares shaping racing pedigrees through generations.
At Randwick yesterday and Tuesday riders and horses posted steady to fast work on the outer course and in the fields. Notable efforts included Pacolet and Kandos in mile and five furlongs rounds, Rochefort and Lord Haver among those easing into pace, while Redfern Biplane and principal runners completed circles and half pace workouts under clear but chilly conditions. The day highlighted a strong turnout with trainers preparing multiple entries for up-coming events and the Stud Book noted the lineage of Lady Gertrude from Flora Meteor Uprac among other noted families.
A broken English scanner of fragments notes racing events on a Saturday in July with scattered names and places. It mentions a referee, a Perth correspondent, and a controversial verdict by magistrates after a six-horse event on June 15. The War Chess Review is referenced as well as a Citizens War Chest Fund book edited by H Bowden.
The fragment references the New South Wales Trotting Club on Wednesday July 24 1918 at Wat Tram and mentions races with weights and entrants. It gives partial timings and participant notes but is incomplete for full results or full names.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and odd phrases including Gigi, Aydeley, Lut, Lut and references to USI and Al Mitel. No coherent event or clear entities provide a factual headline or summary.
Adelaide racing clubs report gains in patriotic contributions with SADC and AC pledging to donate their profits for the war fund. The SA Racing Club's 1700 pound total includes 1000 for Australia Day Fund and 1000 for Navy League, plus 400 to other causes.
A fragment from a 1918 Victoria Park Racing Club page shows Saturday July 13 events with about racing entries. The readable text is damaged but indicates race details and participants, with names and a note on wagering.
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