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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
17
A lengthy Randwick meeting coverage notes Warwick events, including the Exeter Stakes won by Lygon, Derby prospects, and Moorefield fixtures. It details major runners such as Becher, Paradox, and Lygon, plus the broader Spring racing program, nominations, and prize money across Australian circuits.
Mesera W Chisholm and Co conducted a Randwick sales event for racehorses last night with multiple lots changing hands. Bids included The Prize by Tosinan Crime out of Lady Marden, bought by E Andersen for 250. The Verdeem by K Gliver purchased by Wy mich, Prachi Bog. Ireland's Ingyittee by Me. We. Kyewe Dom Amers by Marc Gery with Anderenn Lygoo passing in at 8. Reserve pricing noted for several horses.
Long fragmentary report from Rosebery Park pony races on Titlsday June 4. Mentions numerous horses, riders, and placings with unclear names and times. race outcomes partially described amid garbled OCR text.
Racing in England reports on the Manchester Whitsunstide meeting, noting the Manchester Cup event and various entrants. Names and details are partially garbled but reference to TATE Mage AL AE the Mare and other horses, with unclear placements and entries among the field.
A detailed Melbourne turf write up notes Maribyroong meeting results with Alberd Miller and Tadlock in the Malden Plate, White Hrare steeplechase success for Albert Miller, and various race summaries including the River guide and Martyrson performances. It discusses favorites, odds, trainers like Fremington, and notes Jubilant form for future Melbourne events with analysis of several races and horses.
Victorian racing circles report preparatory moves for majors at Caulfield and Flemington. Primate joins G P Brewers team at Caulfield while Vogue Junot and Leabimba join Haerons team at Flemington. several horses and jockeys feature in outlooks for the Grand National Hurdle and Melbourne events.
The Autumn meeting unfolds with strong debate over earnings and attendance, as Toowoomba racing shifts focus to improvements and upcoming events. Local clubs report heavy crowds, notable wins, and shifts in management, while Albion Park hosts the principal events featuring Miss Derble and other horses in a season-long campaign.
South Australia reports opening day crowds at the Victoria Park course for the AFLAC Birthday Cup Meeting were reduced by light rain yet the attendance held steady. Gross takings reached £11,221, down £318, while City Mandrisp faced a £2896 shortfall amid weekend showers and Parkside lakes area disruptions.
Racing at Le Carabine featured backed favorites including Buchanan Whisky and Chloveley while Melbourne-trained horses including Fairyland and Clifton contested the Malden Plate and other events. Corral led, with Cad units and a field of contenders. final results noted Onkaparinga and Minerva among other winners in a day of capital racing and volatile betting.
The report covers racing action with La tarabine in the Hiaken and La Cerghne in competition, noting Nim, the Varkalde team, and Tasman taking advantage of track conditions. It mentions the Spring racing outlook, several horses fading or failing to win, and ongoing betting and ownership details around major Melbourne events.
Metropolis racing report from Wellington May 24 covers Auckland trials, horse mile events, and notable results. Almont UDR Rete wins dash. Jarrad, Wace place in multiple heats. Harold wins Trial Mandap. Moana in third place. rest of meet details include disqualifications and upcoming shipments to Ryde.
Readers are invited to match four well known racehorses to their portraits. Send the name and address to the Jeeperre Office York Street Sydney for a chance at five shillings. Entries may include multiple pictures, and winners may share prizes. Closing June 26 with envelopes marked Letters to HEPEREER.
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