08 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1916
Page
1
A fragmented summary of Flemington racing plans for the upcoming King's Plate day. Mentions key horses Traquette Woorak and others, with race lineups Lloyd Stakes and Amble Cup-like events. Discusses trainer notes, potential outcomes, and possible favorites amid mixed condition forecasts.
Racing notes discuss V R C two year olds with Agathon noted as a promising colt. Wotarous and Wolaco appear in analysis along with Deneb and Wedge as consistent performers. Widdens Lass links to Mint Sauce and Captain White in pedigree.
Amata led a large field on opening day of the VRC meeting amid gusty winds and slow miles. The two year old won the Malahoh Stakes at Caulfield after a cautious start, beating rivals including Royal Laddie who narrowly placed. Trainers warned racing chances are hard to gauge in heavy wind conditions and inconsistent form.
Moorefield races featured strong showings with Cherubini taking an Australian Cup style win among a field of contenders. Above all, Margarita impressed with form and staying power and Vitoria trotting events added depth to the card as horses from Sydney and Melbourne camps vied for notable placings.
The report notes Patrobas staying ahead of Westcourt to win the St Leger despite a contested pace. Details are garbled with multiple race references and unclear runner names. The piece references Wentcourt and nearby fortnight events but lacks coherent outcomes.
Wallace's big winners shine across Australian tracks with names like Patrobas and Trafalgar among the celebrated contenders. The report traces Wallace’s stud success, racing profits, and the impact of Australian farms on the spring scene, noting key horses and upcoming showdowns while highlighting earnings and lineage.
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