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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1928
Page
12
The Randwick season sees profits with three year olds and older horses winning across the mat. Limerick gains first with six and Winalot second in the stakes, while imports surpass £1000 each and Murillo leads with £5955 from two wins amid a busy season of top pony racing and key trophies.
Quince and Colmer led the Welter field at Hesehill. Quince won narrowly over Si Mon while others faded. Crowley rode Volmera, with Erin'rss Maggie, Barermoine, and Magenta among others in a hard-fought race, and prospects for future meetings noted including May improvements and a Victoria Cup win by Mobanaun at Hort Park.
A fragmentary notice advertises a private sale of a bay gelding named Don't Argue Magpie or Destiny by Dermonth Line. Readable details include an owner or contact line with COOK, Dowling Skrest, and Kensington but parts are garbled.
Two year old winners at Handwick led by Mollheon and Golden Muaie dominated early trials for major prizes, with Pinter and Loreen among notable contenders. The scene featured Sires Produce Stakes and Champagne Stakes prospects, plus comments on form, staying power, and future Derby hopes in Sydney and Melbourne.
A New Zealand entrant is projected to be a major factor in the A J C Derby with Runnyde and Rameny among the top contenders. The race recaps show Raney defeated by Cimahoc and The Hawk in the Manawatu Stakes, while Moodie Bros. report strong local support. Despite mixed form compared with Australia’s best, Rosemy is seen as a potential dark horse.
Gipsy King and Blather staged a tight finish in the Rosehill event described, with Blather just beating Cute Bird and Gipsy King making a late charge. The report notes Luddenham’s cautious ride and the contenders Hinchinbrook, Horton Gags, and Mille Bomb, as well as mentions of other horses and owners in a detailed race review.
Jumpers prove valuable in Sydney racing with prize money ranging from 1151 to 1057. Notable steeplechasers include Gry Friar Peotmgram Mendit Pompeus and Eastern Scot, locally trained. Avorient leads jumping earnings with 1707, while Grey Milar and others show mixed form. Triplex praised for rapid rise, ring jumpers listed with promising prospects at Randwick.
In Melbourne brisk betting on V RUG races, with Henare and Woolpack featuring in hurdle and flat events. Caulfield and Flemington races highlight weights and form, Nobility and Pildin among contenders, Glentronin and Grey Friar noted as top chasers, and Whitek Broom V. dies in Australia.
The Times and Sunday Times are highlighted for brisk readers and steady weekly growth. The note credits a crisp, hot-from-the-oven tone and vigorous expression, claiming unique completeness among Sunday papers.
In Melbourne a VAC committee upheld the stipendiary stewards disqualification of E A Connolly, with witnesses' testimony pushing the decision. The long session ended in reversal fears and sympathy among some committee members, while Connolly loses future starts and faces forfeiture of engagements already made.
An article discusses apprentice allowances in New South Wales and New York, noting New York’s increase to 10lb. It cites trainer opinion on young riders, the shift in opportunities, and quotes Tom Thorp on initial reactions to the rule, arguing the new 1lb and 10lb allowances affect apprentice prospects and trainer strategies differently.
Tasmanian turf meets at Elwick on a wintry Saturday with a mixed attendance. Prince Mabey led by backers to win the Brush Steepleross after a spectacular finish with rival Korlema fading. Cathkin’s Mee, an aged mare by Giro from Lady Cathkin, won the Farewell Banelivag by a couple of lengths. Golden Glove Was warned in the Tooting Plate with Radiant Thoek winning by 15 yards.
Notice to bookmakers from the Associated Racing Clubs warning about applications for the quarter ending September 1 to be made in the boundary town before 4 p.m on Thursday June 24. Applications failing to meet the date will not be entertained.
Nominations for the Kensington races will be received tomorrow morning June 2. The secretary J Underhill notes the schedule and declares forthcoming entries for the Flying Handicap and related events. Various purses and conditions are announced for the forthcoming meeting.
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