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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1924
Page
10
Long preview from Melbourne notes form for the Grand National Steeplechase next Saturday. Haoma is a hot favorite with several autres named like Mungindi and Monrose among the main challengers. experts weigh Haoma Versus Monrose and others while recalling past winners and Flemington form.
Canterbury Park hosts a Saturday card featuring ten races headed by hurdles and a well balance running order. Likely key rivals include Forgiveness of Lord Satin Kramme chasers for Hurdle Mach and Cadenza of Citric in the Aiden Juvenile Handicap, with Murky Night and Posingong among other hopefuls in the Park Stakes and Welter events.
At Flemington a crowded program saw few National candidates favored by backers in a strong steeplechase card. Tar Rhode led early, Rufus hedged as the pair clashed on the final jumps with Tei Seufus narrowly edging ahead, while Trish Ryitus and Brood fared as notable performers in a tense finish.
The Melbourne sports column describes a Welter event with Irish Rhythm and Coolah as leading horses. Cairns drives Im to win ahead of Heventree and Santa Anna while Vibrator and Cooltrim show strong late pace. The piece notes Spars and Norse contenders, with Coolah’s decisive stretch drive earning the victory.
The Flemington club initiates major upgrades including a new members stand almost finished, relocation of the judge’s box, reconfigured viewing and betting areas, and a redesigned entrance and back-drive along the Maribyrnong River. Crew, machinery, and public access improvements accompany the ongoing Cup Day preparations.
Final tryout for Grand National steeple candidates with notes on My Own Boy Finn Meccamball and other contenders. Discusses top weights, chasers, hurdles, and potential winners at Caulfield and Flemington, including Sir Dighe Teck, Havetocke, and Donor's prospects. The Two-Year-Old Back Bath trial and other races are noted with brief comments on form and likely outcomes.
The text describes opposition to a new WAEC plan and the demolition of the Brandstand at Moonee Valley. Caulfield Cup debates surface as officials seek a new, more commodious stand linking Caulfield and Moonee Valley. Rehabilitation details include a modern concrete structure and updated facilities.
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