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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
21
Williamstown hosts a two mile maiden hurdle with a large field and varied form. Notables include Sheg Khan with pace but hurdle-durability concerns, Trentwood experienced and paced, and Brightelio showing early promise. African and Dormford also attract attention, while several runners seek improvement after recent setbacks.
A lengthy report reviews Giant Killer as a promising novice jumper who narrowly outpaced a national candidate. Despite tiring late, the four-race career shows two wins a third and a fourth. Believed to be by David from Heir Apparent, he faces potential national prospects with upcoming hurdles and weight considerations.
In a juvenile handicap the field included Dannevieve, Lanarus, Endel, Austhasia, Ruckman and High Time among others. Mentone performances featured Brisk stamina gains from Dannevieve and Ruckman while Lanarus showed staying potential and Merridalt made a strong late run.
Readable horse racing blurbs note steeplechasers and flat runners with odds and form snippets. Mentions like PICADOR PURSE MEH FONE and KENNAMON hint racing plate context while others describe weights, recent runs, and potential.
PORT PHILLIP HOLE two miles at Port Phillip Hole Fooley Bridge 3.10 ran last Saturday and may have been relieved from trouble. A horse with form 879 1L7 shows improvement set for hurdling first time in long while. Kore King won well at Mount Gambier and is expected to race again. Toolambool Hurdle last Saturday saw mixed results with several horses improving or failing to show pace.
A jumbled list of horses with odds and recent form notes. Notable entries include ARTCHENGER third in a Richmond Handicap, DESERT SHEE showing form, MISS DEVLIN a birthday run at Plemington, and DEMOTIC nearing top form. several horses show mixed recent results with no clear front runner.
The page lists entries and results for juvenile and maiden races with horses such as Alaid en Wandicad and Shera Khan alongside multiple runners like Dannevilte Buck Man and Miss Verbi. Odds and times are noted in fragmentary form, including a Steeplechase rack and Platz details for Australasia and Sir Lecveril.
Bartle rode the winner in a tight finish as several horses raced neck and neck. The race saw a dramatic late surge with just a head splitting the winner from a rival horse, and the field bunched within a length of the trio at the finish.
JIM PIKE, apprenticed at 15, rode The Palmist to victory at Kensington yesterday. Young Fell, slim in build, showed calm pace riding the master horse as bookmakers and crowd cheered. The win followed his earlier Rosehill display and marked a notable apprentice triumph.
The program lists entries for juvenile handicap and various steeplechases at Dannevirke and Lambton, with horses such as Trendél and Sir Lectern among notable runners. Other races include the Port Phillip Hurdle and Welter events with entries like Flying Chins and Chilperic, reflecting a mixed program of jump and flat contests.
Cyril Heath, top North rider, heads to Brisbane to ride Namurch in the Doomben Newmarket. Newcastle Jockey Club plans a double meeting on June 30 and July 2 with over £1000 in prize money, including £200 for an Open Novice Mic. The upcoming programs feature prominent racing names, betting actions, and local betting shifts ahead of tele-mote wagering developments.
In a crowded field the Esplanade Welter over seven furlongs features multiple contenders. Aramam, Lanecastar, Parodier, Heaustone and others show varied form with hopes of a strong showing on the day.
Fragmented OCR lists many horse names and stations with locations such as Oakwood and Amneaty. It appears to be a racing program or betting sheet featuring entries like Third Star Of Amneaty, Down G'T Reels, and Welter, with notes on clubs and services.
A garbled report details National Favorite 0.K. Ooley Bridge attempting a race at Epsom on Tuesday. After work, a sound appeared and the teacher Hert Foul sham commented on the horse. The piece mentions pacing, gallop, and a close finish, noting the horse’s performance and candidate opinions on a championship.
The New Caledonia Sporting Club opens with seven races on August 7 led by the Orama Cup under govern orial patronage. The 10 furlong main event, part of a busy carnival tied to cruise arrivals from Australia, features standing starts and a whip of tape barriers.
African two year olds Sylphide Saroline and other runners feature in a Far East race card. Night Gane Sprint and The Strathaird Cup plan to follow as visitors prepare for Amrit meetings. Jockey J Morsilo joins the season with Roy Flurding in Moumoa. trainers and owners seek retainers and engagements ahead of hot weather.
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