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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1916
Page
12
A long, patchy report covers racing notes from multiple venues including the Eptam Handicap, Canterbury Park Cup, and Randwick. It mentions horses like Duke Trumpheeys, Zarabine, Anplique, Petror, and Bridgnorth, with references to trainers, jockeys, and forthcoming meetings in Australia and New Zealand.
The Olacence river J C races open today with strong fields and bets rising across Sydney. Favorites include Pa Ballaur and La Ballade, with upset potential for Higies and O'Rourke as contenders eye Cups. Parade scenes and farm connections figure in near term hopes.
A reader urges clearer reporting on racing events and rider names. The writer requests timely coverage of horse races and program details, aiming to boost public awareness and fairness in press practice.
The notice lists Thoroughbred horses including Stalliana and Carino Flora. Mules and other stock are not described. CHISHOLM and CO with CUTLENEAGH STARE at 33Ke are named in the sale notice.
Fragmented racing card lists multiple events and entrants including the Granville Stakes Banthome nursery wardicap and Carlingford Mile. Names like Roman Quien and Bleckwath appear amid unclear entries with race designations and tentative results rather than coherent outcomes.
The Canterbury Park Cup will be run on July 29 with 44 runners weighed in. Bee, a New Zealand bred three year old by Marwan from Lady Disdain, heads the weights ahead of Silent Way and Charlville among others. The field includes Galtees Queen, Hay Rum, and Dulce Alvayne with several notables from the recent form chart and imports among the contenders.
The Kensington meeting features a lengthy program with special fines and several stakes. Anticipated divisions include Olive May or TOLE GIRL in the First Division and Blue Lilac or STEREA in the Second. Lady Bourdon and Cool Breeze are among notable entrants in the Fourteen-Hands and Rosebery Handicap events with horses like Marie Clare, Auriga, and Brown Eyes listed in various stakes.
Training notes describe a busy morning with many horses working furlongs and miles. Horses such as Pattoan Mount Mostya Deliaacre and Taunter posted steady efforts, while others like Bon Chance Comedia and Mythic received extended exercise. Numerous named horses and handlers appear in detailed pacing and spur runs, reflecting a vigorous training routine.
Race card at Ascot features 12 races led by heavy favorites as backers enjoy a strong day. Winners include Madame Worie in the Approved Stakes and Clue Pride G securing a late victory amid protests upheld for interference.
The Kensington meeting features the Maiden Handicap at a mile with notable fillies and mares including Sally, Donatus, and Queen Hurst among contenders. The Flying Handicap draws entries such as Lady inant and Selvanel, with Queen Hart and Like Ave among favorites and nominations for next Wednesday’s meeting.
A fragmented report from Victoria Park describes mid-day running at a Tuesday meet. It notes participants such as Bob Muncow and Quine and references medley and furlong segments, but many words are garbled. The text mentions pace, times, and some names, yet details remain unclear.
Fragmented OCR details a horse racing event at Warwick Farm where Roman Quen and Winkigep are mentioned. The text references a Saturday afternoon meeting, weather or fog conditions, and racing outcomes with unclear names and actions.
A bustling program from Liverpool and Manangle Park features Clamera winning the Ascot Handicap after a long field of 22. Pedestrian and Auriarea chase in second and third. Other races include Duke of Warge leading early before Clanters and Aurien pass, while Little Merv and Madame Rorie contest the Maiden division with Madem Rorie narrowly victorious.
A fractured note on Cesarian stallions and Cesariany praised for stamina and quality. Mention of Cesarian sires siring two year old winners, with references to buyers breeders at Meserai Chisholm and Cove yearling sales. Notes on Cesarion Shar and Conquistador among leading horses, with Mare details and stud location in Sydney and Martand.
A garbled notice outlines August nomination deadlines for Warwick Yeem Racing Club Dane Wagga Mac Rab Melbourne and Macrumbidgee Stirrup Club with details of secretaries and meeting dates. Other clubs including Ensmmn Ravine Clid, Moveceldacme Chub, Kembla Geange and Castlereaghhold meetings with close times and secretary names.
Race meeting at Hastinsden Monday July 1316 features pony heats, with entries including Sarr Wimai Tns en Fe Wo on and Ms towel eem. Bur Weringl wr Handinms and Byoys 8 terlongs set potential times as horses race along the course amid warm summer notes.
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