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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1913
Page
11
Melbourne racing notes cover Moonee Valley and Flemington events with heavy betting, several protests and stewards’ inquiries. Highlights include Ga y’s mixed results, Villarl and Midnight Sun’ s runs, plus Goldf low’s win in the hurdle and Tonster’s victory after foul riding complaints.
Brisbane March 15 at the St Patrick's meeting the Queensland Turf Club reported a small attendance and a modest register due to the absence of a Totalisator machine. Receipts afternoon £5504 versus £6133 last year. Winners included Princess Berole Rose Merton Gotona Nimble Dick with close finishes. Count Grafton struggled facing barrier fatigue. A Kedron Park race highlighted Little Trent racing irregularities with saddle misplacement under investigation. Nominations for the upcoming 14Qre meeting totaled 199 for 42 races, with Hippon the sole top class entry.
March 14 report notes no official announcement yet but bookmakers ban appears lifted as Rockhampton Jockey Club plans a sixth race on April 26. Fees set for fortnightly and carnival meetings reflect easing tensions while Amart Foote sire arrives and plans for monthly racing amid NSW rules adoption and cross club cooperation.
Wet weather made the Chuden course heavy forcing Townsville Turf Club to abandon their March meeting. Nominations for Towers Jocksy Club's Autumn meeting are fair and a good meet is expected despite difficulties with a horse named Seal and related betting disputes.
In North Queensland racing news Val fails to collect second prize from Bran Saddle after Zeal placed second. The North Queensland Racing Executive may rebrand the winnings to another owner if funds are not refunded within days. Bran Saddle, Derby winner, works at Charters Towers as Hippo stock's fame rises, with Hippo’s legacy spanning New Zealand Cup and Auckland Cup victories and notable progeny.
Adelaide March 16 report on the Onkaparinga meeting the great picnic event in South Australia noting run and kene growth conditions for a green holiday. The gates sale figures are listed and the weather risks are discussed with toasts to the secretary and remarks by AL Von Douges. Betting and hurdle issues at Hirapunda are described with fallout over the Molvidor payout and ticket refunds.
The Western Australia Perth March meeting featured warm weather and a mixed program. J J O'Hara rode Soldo to win the ex-N.5. Waies gelding. Ejector took the City Handicap with Harden aboard. a £100 donation to the Children's Hospital was offered by owner T Ryag if running was deemed inconsistent. Moora won the Hopetoun Handicap. Moon goon struggled in the March Handicap. Sylvanium faded in the Welter. Oakever swept the Lawley Handicap. a late meeting at Helena Vale raised about £720 for the widow and orphans of the late J Macpherson.
Folds were poor as Trial Stakes went to Amy Bar daughter Lana won Macpherson Plate. Misfire took the Benefit Hana cap, Life asa scored first win in Charity Walter, and Daughter of Marco won well. Juas rallied to win after a slow start. Graffite died during training at Kalgoorlie. R. Gray’s six month suspension was lifted after a partial period.
Newcastle Jockey Club's March meeting succeeded despite bad weather. Winsor returns as president with Flynn as vice president and Mr. Martin honored for retirement. The article notes profits without a race meeting, praise for Mr Billy House, and reports on races including Wehimble, Port Hudler, and Angelique with various contenders and outcomes. Maitland Jockey Club set for two-day meeting with £100 in prizes.
Trotting notes describe large Easter entries at Bymer Victoria Park and Victoria Park events. Victoria Trotting Association plans standard-bred demon distribution and a reserve fo rthe trotting stock.優
The Western Australian Trotting Association disqualified horse and owner for twelve months after a Third Clan Plate run at Ne Perth Showground. Separate inquiries led to three months penalties for another Perth meeting. Victoria Park trotting sessions and Royal Show heats draw broad public interest with entrants from multiple states.
At Epping trotting and hurdle events drew wide fields and strong bets. Maori Land edged Chicago by a length in the two year old Stakes, and Doreen H won the Flying Handicap after a fall incident. The final Epping Handicap went to Doren H as Blackwood and others chased.
A garbled OCR fragment references individuals such as Millie, Wer, Sweetman, Wright, and A. Farder with unclear roles. It mentions a twelve month period and a question of whether a gallon was sufficient, but most names and actions remain unintelligible.
Race card reports from a meeting featuring multiple events and weights. Notable finishes include Maor i Land and Chicago in a 2200 yard stake, With betting odds printed for several horses and outcomes by margins. Additional highlights cover Flying Haldmcap and Tramway Candicap races with winners by several lengths and time figures.
Visit the Empire Billiard Theatre in Australia noted as the largest and best ventilated billiard hall. It features 40 frat-class tables and ample spectator seating with convenient Pitt Street tram access near Tate's Club.
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