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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1925
Page
1
Racing notes discuss Polyeleion and Meenah at Randwick and Rosehill with bets around 430 to 1000 pounds. Several horses including Houdini Tate and Kingstown feature in Autumn Meeting plans. Sydney Cup hopes and other races are considered, with form, trainer comments, and possible track conditions noted.
Victorian racing notes discuss Vallard’s bid for a weight handicap at Doncaster after a troubled Newmarket tilt. Analysts weigh his chances, considering past form, rival horses, and the difficulty of conceding weight while aiming for a harvest of wins.
In Sydney, racers head toward the Sires' Produce and Champagne Stakes at Randwick. Fillies look strong with Stekee Visseston and Gates among favorites, while La Seville and Rosehill runners show form. Betting suggests a tight race with lead candidates for the two-year-old features and the filly division.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a debate or task involving a hawk and a race or journey across roads and gates. Names and clear actions are obscured by errors, but the passage hints at a discussion, response, and possible timing or scheduling tied to months or events.
A long racing feature outlines contenders for the world sculling title, noting William Charles McDevitt and Major Goodwall as key challengers. It discusses Doncaster race context, weight handicaps, and potential outcomes as the event nears.
Trainers and owners discuss the latest trials and likely participants for the AJ C Autumn meeting at Randwick. Notable horses include Virgin Goll, Virgin Gold, King Carnival, Lausanne, Castillian, and Valldus Brimmink. Mention is made of Do/Doncaster prospects and injuries affecting Lausanne and Aged Stakes hopes.
A discussion voice from the MCC calls for limiting Australia tests to five days per match. The writer lauds the idea but notes past opposition and argues restraint would suit the sport. He cites the spirit of cricket and the value of longer matches in the broader context of Australian cricket traditions.
Retold memories recount the 1908 All Blacks tour to England and Sydney led by David Gallaher. William Johnson recalls Wigan cricket and rugby days, the Lancashire train journeys with fans and clogs, plus a tribute to Gallaher and the wartime loss of Bascom.
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