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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1923
Page
10
At a Sydney gathering last week the Police Association faced questions on licensing under the Bookmakers Taxation Act. Officials argued licenses might aid crooks, while opponents urged stronger controls to curb pickpocketing, with fears licenses could be misused or lead to criminal ties and revenue for criminals.
The Australian Jockey Club released entries for the autumn meeting with many weight-for-age races strong. Beauford, Cumberland Stakes and All Aged Stakes attract top horses like Napetul, Sydonélle, and King’s Battery, while longer distance events draw Eudoreas and Sail On. Rumors swirl about Randwick plans and potential withdrawals as entrants prepare for Doncaster and Cumberland Clash.
The article notes that buyers at yearling sales pay high prices, sometimes over 1000 guineas, yet success varies. It highlights notable purchases like Carnival and Lan welling, with profits seen in later sales and races. It argues that the buyer with the longest purse does not always win, as many gains come from strategic investments and resale profits.
Race report describes Curraween leading then fading with Tom McCarthy and Ready Aya in pursuit. Wooloowin wins a later race. Sunbee and Black Scot show form. Grilliant Boorack highlights a dramatic finish with Sesorpor, Ghidaie, and El Boredo also noted.
The article discusses Soorak and other contenders like Whiter and Itas for the Doncaster, noting past winners and weights. It mentions Sootat’s Warwick win and debates potential weights for a three year old at the meeting, with comparisons to 1890 figures and other horses such as Feinbraan and Totar.
WIlliam Holmes a well known Sydney figure in sailing circles died Monday morning at North Sydney. Born in Davenport New Zealand he spent the last thirty years in Australia. A boilermaker by trade he built many feeding yachts and open boats and was noted for his seamanship and leadership in local maritime circles.
A dense report from Adelaide covers hurdle and handicap races, notable horses and riders, and program plans. It notes Up sent his Brae numbers, Merltriclous prevails in altered results, and Master Oriert defeats Verocota Handlean with Aveta Funkway securing a winner. It outlines rising prize money for Cup meetings and charity gains from the Amateur Picnic Race Club, plus forthcoming races at Mordhertvale and listed fields for several stakes.
The fragment lists races including King s Plate Harvest King and Cypher Futurity at Rosehill with potential runners such as Hurdle Race Parvenu Flamaco and Rydalmere Mile Sardis Delhi Queen. It hints at a busy Saturday program with trials and stake events across multiple divisions.
Singleton Racing Club held a meeting at Whites ham racecourse amid Newcastle Agricultural Show. Four outright favorites boosted attendance as Gray 1 Cap by Grey Jacket impressed in Maiden events and Special Favor rose in the second division. Zebra Dove led the Walter Handicap before Swanhyrm, Lord Cerino and other rivals chased the winner, with apprentice Murphy delivering notable riding.
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