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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1922
Page
10
Racing notes from Sydney discuss Beauford's potential Doncaster form and weight, with Gloming, Gloaming, and Eurythmic mentioned amid a field chase. The text praises Beauford's late mile handicap prospects and outlines other contenders and weights for Randwick and Newmarket-style races.
A garbled report outlines a debated proposal involving bookmakers and taxation, citing Randwick turnover figures and opposition from Labour figures. The text discusses investment effects, proposed tax rates, and possible impacts on betting entities and government revenue.
The passage contends that revenue shifts threaten the abolition of the latter group while both Tong and the bookmakers resist, with hints that bookmakers may prefer outright legal removal over gradual squeeze by taxation or regulation.
A muddled clipping reports G. D. Greenwood’s horses suing a local eatery over a handicapper decision. The fragment mentions Greenwood’s satisfaction with some ruling and references a duBculan name, but details are unclear.
The page lists horses like Beauford and Eurytheic in the Doncaster and Cup lines, with notes on handicaps and contenders such as Royal Always and Wh Wrane. Other entries include Sydney Cup participants and mentions of race winnings and stake lineups from the welfare sheets.
A Melbourne note surveys Sydney Cup contenders with speculation on Have Bright, Daner, and Taip as likely performers. It discusses pace, weight, and form linked to Randwick and Doncaster prospects, naming Be En, Neptune, and Prince Charley among key players, with a focus on distance capability and recent races.
Bellambi struggles to find peak form as spring season tests his consistency and fitness. The rider faces stiff competition from rivals while aiming to rebound in upcoming events.
The article discusses horses including Rosina and others at Ascot Vale, private breeding plans by Mr Clarke, and expectations for Melbourne sales. It mentions The Welkin progeny, Fantaship precursors, and a horse named Rosina winning a previous race with Jim Clarke’s reservations for fillies like Furious and Laa Une.
Jumbled report describes multiple horses and jockeys with varied results at Randwick. Mentions Perspect March Ravery, Caserta, Mart Pluie, Sedney colts, Pely cletan, Teminster Serseiniy, and Tim in Ascot Vale Beakes with penalties. Ends noting a horse planned for autumn sale.
A Pilot byline notes robust entries across events at Moorefield including Maiden Handicap and Juvenile races. Contenders noted include Jogkeh of Mild Light in the Maiden, Basil K or Caperer in the Flat, Overshoot or Flipanere in Flying, Vlyabgut or Princess Wink in Juvenile, and Carlisle or Lord Lacrosor in the Moorefield Handicap.
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