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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1938
Page
19
Betting notes on Canterbury with riders and horses. GALVAND, VERDOC, VERDOC, OPULIENT and THE FREAK are discussed for form and likely improvement. Observations cite Moorefield and Cloorsfield track performance and suggest future jumps and potential prominence in Sydney racing.
Ruval Rence stalked midpack and pressed the pace in the five furlong Juvenile HCP. Persistent second and Imva kept him in the weights, with Qi riding for Gerten, as the shorter trip could suit him better and an extra pound was awarded.
Fragmentary race card mentions Canterbury Handicap with entries Dulendo Jocular and Miss Mary plus Ashbury Handicap with Unafraid and Wattle Day. Also references gymkhana events and juvenile status with several unclear names and venues.
The report lists race results and performances for several horses including Lad y Curta, The Wink, Speculator and Royal Tone across venues such as Gosford, Newcastle, Ascot and Randwick. It notes qualifications, placements in minor company and expectations for stronger fields ahead.
A fragmented horses to follow list notes entries at Moorefield and Sydney tracks. Mentions Teddy Boy Kuthabul Cambiee Le Conter and Blinky Bill with performance remarks and tentative wagers. The text includes training notes on Festive My Fontlag and Penny with limited race history and form assessments.
A chaotic turf review mentions KRUSTABUL 14 among entries, with various juveniles like POWDER VPOrt, Mightotona, and CONUNDRUM showing mixed form. Several horses are described as lacking wins, with notes on recent performances and track results at Menangia, Victorian Park, and Kensington.
Moonray leads favorites in the Flying Handicap over five and a half furlongs with mixed recent form. Contenders include Arabia Brown Baroness Belgravia Grey Derby Let Slip Heracles Water Waggon and Grey Derby, all showing varying results from recent outings and near-term races.
The field includes Dulcedo aiming for best distance after recent defeats and a likely forward ride. Moup h, Windbird, Jocular, and others show mixed form with moves to Brisbane and Newcastle on Tuesday and Saturday weights. Notable runners Minnesota and Mass Mara face scrutiny as form wavers and potential late-acceleration contenders emerge.
Canterbury Saturday race card lists acceptances for multiple events led by the Crush Hordle race over 1g miles. Entries include 10 8 12-Tho Ranch 0 2-Pairlaw and 18-Strathbogle with varying weights and horses such as Goldan Tho Ducals Wit Schular and Opulent. The JOVENTUS HANDICAP features Atonal Prina Speciator Lady Curia Royal Tone and Penny among others. The program includes Second JOUVESILE NANDICAL and FIRST AWE STAKES with many named horses and jockeys noted in the entry list.
Race details describe Greek Play from Ascot with late start issues and Tongtin distance problems. Fernclove with barrier trouble remains unable to compete, leaving him out of the race.
The report lists horses and odds for a 6 furlong Park Stakes and related races. Entries include Bramol, Oi Woo, Gyorkhana, and Silver Queen with notes on recent form, ascot results, and riders. Commentary highlights rejoiners, recent wins, and horses needing improvement for upcoming events.
The field includes Lucky Kid, Sir Assert, Wattle Day, Not So Bad, and Unapraid. Lucky Kid showed form in Doomben and Brisbane runs with a weak-looking group, while Sir Assert is poised after a close second in Newmarket Handicap type racing. Wattle Day is fit after Rosebery form, Not So Bad balances Newcastle win and Rosebery fourth, and Unapraid equalled a race record at Ascot with recent victory and slight penalty concerns.
Heraway 727 led briefly with Edible, but a dead heat win for Edible at Kensington followed by a short neck defeat. Marle Belle also showed promise in a weaker field at Rosebery last week. Officer 675, Proceeds 846, and NahlIn 200 were noted with minor placings and limited form claims amid mixed results.
Multiple contenders listed with recent forms and distances for the 3 furlong Park Stakes. Details include pace, recent placings, and noted improvements for horses such as MASS COMMOND, TIPPLER STAR, BEAERDENE, ENATIO, LIPS HOOY, FANCIFUL, MONTVEIL, LADY KUHIO, GREAT TIP, and CANTON seeking a prominent run.
Trainers report smart morning drill at Canterbury with horses Night of Love Jomalar Lifebuoy and others. At Randwick best effort from A course horses including Reiitta and Goliath led Knight Folly while Arabia and Red Salls posted fast times. Victoria Park saw Beautiful Lady and Jed Beauti ful Lady over strong working runs. Kensington hosted Flomart in 1 43 for a 6 furlong stint.
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