Sidelights on racing names and crowd at Rosbery track
The column discusses incomplete race records and the desire to name yearlings, noting how famous early Australasian Turf names reappear. It also covers Rosbery meets, track layout changes at Rosebery, and remarks on following races by motor car, post positions, and trainer Gordon Brown taking a spell while Fox Foote wins Moorefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.I.C
TVEN
Conta
Rantees
Ascot
Syd
Gordon Brown
Fox Poote
Moorefield
D. L. Clayton
Pox Foote
City
X Brown
New Caledonia Carnival Prep for Oram and Strathaird Cups
Jockeys gather in Noumea for the August races as the Oram and Strathaird Cups loom. Names include J. Morsillo R. Haarding A Port Ac Re Ellis and 4 Solomon with horses Pitbat and Galate among contenders. Owners optimistic of a double, program notes to be printed in English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Caledonia
Noumea
J. Marsillo
R. Haarding
A. Port
Ac Re Ellis
4. Solomon
Vice
Towers
Galate
Tnndine
Morsillo
Jockeys and Trainers Segregated at Racecourse
Board of stewards at the T C course imposed strict access rules for jockeys and trainers. Only trainers with horses racing could enter the enclosure, jockeys were confined to the enclosure and barred from the stand, with licenses limited to owners and trainers when accompanied by riders. The move drew mixed trainer reaction while riders lost ability to observe other horses run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.C
Stawaria
Rivette Defeats King Gee in July Handicap Photo Finish
In a crowded field at Caulfield Cup meeting Rivette, a Ronsard mare, beat King Gee by a half head in the July Handicap. The filly showed grit, trailing most of the way before a late surge, staying on strongly as the home turn approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Gee
Jockey Sam Klenpy's Record and Racing Career
The article profiles Sam Klenpy as one of the world’s notable jockeys, noting his long career including a 000th winner in November and his ties to Baron Brogimann. It highlights his family connections to famed jockeys, his training role for Aaron Brogmann, and references Rivette’s recent successes and Cup preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Klenpy
Aaron Brogmann
Sporting Governor Charms Port Augusta
South Australians praise Governor Sir Winston Dugan for his friendly visit to Port Augusta. He met with residents, chatted with local families, and arranged aid for shelter and supplies after noting a need at the course area. The gesture endears him to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Dugan
Port Augusta
Winston
Uny
Hetle
Taking No Risks FROOKMAKERS in Sydney
FROOKMAKERS in Sydney monitor Melbourne meetings to time bets precisely. They place clerks with officials to guard against falsified results and broadcast protests, paying out only when correct weights are confirmed. The present service is described as efficient and vigilant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Melbourne
Stretto To Lead Dominion Contingent For Australian Spring Campaign
The Dominion lining up its spring team with Willie Win set to depart in early August. Night Hawt, a three year old by Nightmarch from Velocom, joins as a likely companion. Trainer P. T. Logan may bring four or five in the party, following Stretto’s strong season form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Willie Win
Night Hawt
Nightmarch
Velocom
Gay Lad
Libverins
Goya
Themia
Corinth
Maronbra
Monmouth
Lalage
Barbarian
P. T. Logan
Moorefield Meeting Shapes Title Chase and Cup Prospects
At Moorefield last Saturday Peter Riddle narrowed the gap in the trainer standings, while Jamieson leads with four wins and Riddle and Jack King are tied second with 36 points. One final meeting on July 20 remains as season winds down with horses like Stretton and Royal Chief tipped for future New Zealand to Australia crossings and potential Epsom and Melbourne Cup campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorefield
Tealver
Peter Riddle
Moraes
Jamieson
Riddle
Jack King
Mead
Fuly
Randwick
Caulield
Flemington
Stretton
Te Aroha
Stretlo
Royal Chief
New Zealand
Tasman
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A. B. Gray
Sire
Dom
Goto
Vic
Archer
Rosebery
Roschery
Fphe Club
Catla
Wraeles
Mey
Pudler
Ted
Rosehill
Canterbury
Warwick ‘Farm
Algal
Victoria’ Park
Kensington
Brisbane
Qt.c. Stipendiary Stewards
Messrs. L. Incigneri
J.J. Lynch
S. P. Bowen
Board of Stewards
J. J. Lynch
5. P. Bowen
Jorkays
Tey
QTC
7 Power
M. McCarten
Caulfield Cup
Rivette
Ronsard
Hampton
Jess
Tinker
Rine Ivette
Rivolte
Eames
Kaseer
Moonves Valley
Alvetta
Tove
TC Tilnk
Phar Lup
Verdoc
Harry Paton
Orange
N.S.W
Mr. L. Treweeke
Bob Battersby
Stretto
Strette
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