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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1921
Page
10
Race card notes at Randwick show a narrow profit from favorites in the season’s wagering with several events producing small gains. While some favorites won and carried the backers, others faded, leaving overall returns modest and inconsistent across meetings including the anniversary and autumn programs.
In a clouded spring day at Newmarket on April 29 the Government allowed trains to run for big crowds as seven races drew large fields. The Two Thousand and One Thousand Guineas attracted top bets with winners including Craig and Childe on Lemonora, Scorpius ridden by Cerlake, and Monarch’s front run showing. Kempton and other venues followed with heavy attendance, notable stakes like the £4,000 May Stakes and a packed crowd despite limited rail access.
A Sydney betting market shows low activity on Nationals with limited wagers and few standout horses dominating the scene. Several horses including Mountain God and Iolaus are noted in Steeplechase and Hurdle events, while names like Fin corn and True Geld Cain appear in race lists as contenders.
Rosehill hosts selections for the second day with events including the First Murdle Race and the Flaw of Quirindi. Notable runners listed include Flying Welter Keniles, RosetrER, Maiden Juvenile Stakes, Wammina, Roberrill Wangicap Maltcree, Old Gold, Rydalmere Mile, Paganini, and others.
The report reviews Caulfield and Flemington showings for major jumpers led by Mountain God with strong performances over hurdles and a prediction for the Grand National potential. It notes Tetecles fading yet remains hopeful, while Bright Plume and British Arch show mixed results and several horses draw attention for future races.
The New Zealand jockey Hevtor Gray arrives in England with Nineelt and Morning Light as potential winners, challenging rival claims and facing opportunities and doubts about his future. Critics note Grey’s skill and the enthusiasm of Kiwis for their riders, with Ascot’s handicap as a pivotal test.
The race scene in New South Wales features Furious making strong showings, with near £8000 in earnings and potential ties to major upcoming events. Analysts weigh her prospects for the Melbourne and Victoria Derbies, noting her staying ability and the influence of her lineage including The Welkin.
South Australian racing scene outlined with dates at Macphie on Monday June 37, Todays workers share news of the Taller ale Cup. Seabound and Bookaloo named for events, weights declared, and local figures like Nolan, Finebelly, and Nolan discussed. The Mount Gambier Cup and Grand National prospects mentioned, plus Breeders and horses including Nant, Portia, and Thacka Fine Billy referenced in broader state coverage.
An extended, fragmented account explores a betting system linked to racing, debt, and a backer amid losses and partial successes. It mentions a substantial sum, a grocery business, a casino-like scheme, and correspondence reflecting frustration with failed ventures and financial strain.
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