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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1918
Page
6
The betting market shows little activity with most Grand National and major spring events recording sparse wagers. Odds favor Bodigal and Cobram with several others below them in the contenders list. Melbourne Cup backing grows as a two year old by Tressady from Boombee emerges among notable performers for future races.
Racing at Kembla Grange attracts large attendance with extra trains planned. Entries include Maid en Handicap and Juvenile Handicap with horses such as Astrologer, Baby Doll, Leucosia, and Lord Wale among notable contenders.
Railway rate increases for horse bores have prompted owners and trainers to take concerted action. A conference with provincial feeding bodies and the Department discussed the 100 percent rise. A deputation of owners trainers and clubs representatives plans to wait on the Government later in the week to press relief and address the hardship on revenue producers.
In Cowra police court a middle aged man faced trial on a charge linked to needle injections in a racehorse named Powdal. Evidence described needles found in fetlocks and another needle recovered during a day’s search. trainer David Whitaker testified for the accused.
Report details breeding efforts by Mr. Henry Warren and connections to St Albans and W. B. Wilson, highlighting Aryan the horse and its wins at Port Augusta Cup and Quorn Cup. Mentions Adele New Zealand mare, Lord Wangar, Mercy Made, and other winners. notes President Wilson’s signature request and Independence Day events. Also covers Lord Lenhuke’s injury and Mt Tait stud changes, with Rove Arma’s breakdown.
In New South Wales strong contenders include Jack Blew Greske Fire and Blue Gull as Derby trainers note the Victoria riders race. Amberite from New South Wales with Me John Lee is praised though fall risks and fatigue are cited as factors shaping results at Randwick and in Victoria.
Heavy track conditions marked the Belmont Park meeting as rain persisted. Jockeys faced mud splatter while Noon Joon secured multiple wins in the gold fields area for Mr. Rigardi, with several sprinters and a notable Plate event showcasing strong performances despite the weather.
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