Turf and racing notes from Sydney meeting chaos and bets
Racing discussion outlines optimistic bets and government revenue hopes, noting dwindling prize money and potential admission cuts. Updates on owners plans, trainers, and horses with mentions of Randwick Rosehill and various studs. details stray into lineup changes and future conditioning For context, a flurry of racing names appears, including Tyrlar Melfort, Conundrum, and Astler, with references to training plans and sales at Rewindwell and Rosehill.
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Yila
Dinner To Donoghue Highlights London Racing Event
About 400 attended a complimentary April dinner in London for jockey Steve Donoghue. Gordon Titchards delivered the keynote speech, praising Donoghue and noting the strong presentation fund. The report also covers recent Sydney racing action and comments on post positions and betting trends.
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Steve Donoghue
London
Gordon Titchards
Feaj
Donoghue
England
Racing costs hit Derby day crowds in England
Reporters note high prices for Derby day hospitality and seating as crowds face steep costs for main meetings at Epsom. Amid racing chatter in London, prices for admissions and views rise while promoters offer cheaper options elsewhere, with rail and patronage issues cited.
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England
Pomple
Ua Kornea
Prldock
Paul
London
at-Epsom
Tegan
Not An Infallible Guide in Early Derby Touts Tale
A London era clipping recalls racing gamblers and trainers courting danger and lavish hospitality. The Derby betting scene features Lord Lyon Rustic and rival horses, with touts and big wagers shaping pre race drama as trainers like John Day move horses by wagonette to the trial grounds.
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England
London
Lhd Roath
Lord Lyon
Lord Or the Louth
John Day
Stockturtet
Bombay Act to Regulate Racing and Boost Indian Participation
The Bombay Legislative Assembly passed a measure to regulate racing in Western India, aiming to raise Indian bred horses prize money from 4 to 40 percent by 1949 and boost Indian jockey employment by 1942 44. The act shifts races toward Indian apprentices, potentially lowering standard racing and reducing demand for English and Australian jockeys. Observers question whether racing quality will improve, noting limited prospects for Indian riders and possible honesty issues among some owners and bettors.
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Bombay Legislative Assembly
India
Bombay
Sam
Two Sides to Most Questions About Proprietary Racing
The article discusses proprietary racing in Sydney and its impact on New York and Randwick. It notes profits and risks for shareholders, the role in increasing prize money, and the influence on breeders, while acknowledging lean years and the preference for non proprietary racing where possible.
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Sydney
Randwick
AJC
Seaa
Remarkable English Thoroughbred Breeding Odds Defy Expectations
A Sydney owner known as Mr. Constable bred a remarkable pair of twins from mares Banita and Aissa after mating them to Australian sires Tru culent and Havelock. Both foaled in New South Wales this season, and each produced twins, both of which died, an almost impossible coincidence in breeding history.
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Sydney
Constable
England
Banita
Balilloj
Aissa
Ainsm
Banks
Havelock
New South Wales
Finishing Their Days In America After Grand National
The Liverpool Grand National winner went home to resume duties in America while gelding Kellsborne Jack, twelve, was pensioned off. After his 1988 National win the owner indicated a return to national competition, but retirement followed after March. SHESHIRE cheeses worth £5 each were awarded to owners of the first three horses in the Cheater Cup last month, each cheese weighing about 60lb.
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Tse
G. Richards
Rede Sevardt
Aln Picentie
Richards
Booker
Chester
Tickards
Jockos
B.smully
Richarda
America
Kellsborne Jack
Agaia
Aintree
Grundy
Mr. Grundy
J. Lawson
New Zealand entries eye Australian cups and features
The piece notes New Zealand competitors NEP 264 Lands and Te Horo along with Coy Son and Surmount eyeing Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. It cites Queen of Song and other New Zealand entrants in stayers plans while suggesting Dominion may not contest the ALC. It recalls past NZ success in Epsom and Melbourne handicaps and hints owners may still send horses to Australia despite uncertainlikelihood of Dominion representation.
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NEP
Sydney
Melbourne
Dominion
Dork
Te Horo
Coy Son
Gmtvang
Epsom
Queen of Song
Cerne Vibbas
Willie Win
Steetto
Jock Yor
New Poland
Woton
New Zealand
Hing
Australia
Nightmarch
Paton
Giddle
Doncaster
Peter Jackson
Watering Difficulties At Epsom
Rainy periods left the Derby meeting track soft while droughts harden the soil making artificial watering controversial. Langlands notes equal distribution and high costs as issues, recalling past use of 360000 gallons for short-term dampening. FAERDIC shows stability at Tarwyn Park though early demand suggested otherwise. Melbourne connections weigh future stud plans. A correspondent clarifies breeding links among Goia Roussel and related horses and Carbine lineage.
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Psom
Epsom
Langlands
Langjondy
Epcom Fire Brigade
Novel race proposal at Suffolk Downs hints at large purse
Suffolk Downs Club chairman C F Adams proposes a 25000 race with 25 percent to owners and awards for top finishers. Six to twelve starters would be selected by handicappers and secretaries, with prize money and trainer bonuses tied to early winners. J W Cook, Harmerc, Jameson and others referenced amid race talk and horse details.
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C.F. Adams
Suffolk Downs Club
Boston
Mass
America
Ttmn
Adams
Odds and Ends From Everywhere
Odds and Ends From Everywhere lists horse racing movements and preparations. NZ entrant Bagby heads to Sydney next month for races with other horses named including Beau Pore and Randwick contenders Bodley Head Flying Ace and Happy Land. Trains and owners such as A Aiggins and J Lamond are mentioned with horses like Rancher Constant Son Flo Fulta and Baralong Magesorn.
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Bagby
Sydney
Biretlu
Bodley
Ace
Happy Land
Randwick
Burrig
Speer
Syuney
Gi Price
Tival
A. Aiggins
Waoragnila
Baralong
Magesorn
Lawrin Wins Derby in a Fast Field at Louisville
Lawrin ridden by E Arcare wins the Kentucky Derby over Dauber with Fighting Fox fading. Dauber finishes second, field clocked 472-6 opening half mile and 244-5 for six furlongs. Purse distribution lists first prize around FAUSTOC, second 1500, third 750, fourth 200. Breeder-owner H Woolf bought sire Inseo for 135 and dam Margarvet Lawrence for 230. Lawrin’s prior three-year-old earnings totaled about 18,740 with a season of 15 starts.
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Teant
Faustoc
E.arcare
America
Lawrin
Mr. H. Woolf
Inseo
Galahad NT
Cao
Margavret Lawrence
Vulcain
Hock Lind
Lanctin
Nished
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Orange
T. D. Lawson
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Bee
Braven
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Ure
Geow Pere—Toy
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Pantheon
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Thara
Xeureion
Micaweber
Yuvoh
Bnifter
Aid Cwon
Facea
Denis
Huta
Rabia
Yattersall
Kurlwick
Monnray
Shochicton
Harine
Astler
Juvenlia
Lilo Queen
Sir Dighton
Lito Jose
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Constant Taub
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Randwiels
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Trelis
Res Conte
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Hanilleap
Greg Berry
Bockera
Normandy
Menelngton
Batfler
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Warnler Farm
Red Roselyn
Wenditle
Ler
Hellicose
Meg
Phunari
Jon Foushttt
Jan Winsiing
Planeck
Hohie
Piamart
Weil
Bart
Bill
Wim Danc ‘BeroUs
Htensington
Joel Horsus
Tno
Saratogo
Petruchio
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Duke of Marlborough
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Phac Lap
Duke of Marlboroweh
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Blue Ray
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Tuer
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Victoria
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Goia Roussel
Concertina
Carbine
Plucky Téege
Bols. Roussel
iCarbine
Spenrinint
Gencerliba
SL Shinn
J W. Cook
J.T. Jameson
Fred Hoysted
Wally
Gippsland
Caulfield
A. Knox To
Tohborn
Lamond
Detebita
Endeos
Highborn
Brisbane
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