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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1935
Page
16
A licensee criticizes the NSW jumping scene, arguing clubs neglect jumps and prize money is too low. He cites the scarcity of hurdling events, high costs of training a jumper, and rider pay as reasons for decline, urging reforms and targeted races to revive jumping.
Racing notes detail Brown Force fastest in Ascot mile trial ahead of Moorenbar, with Soft Step and Lough Neagh also showing form for Doncaster and Sydney Cup campaigns. Richmond Tiger impresses in Gordon Steeplechase and eyes Onkaparinga, while Richynone Tiger stumbles on the flat but hints at potential.
An aspiring chaser with three second-place finishes from five starts, Diamond led early on Saturday as Richmond Tiger chased. They raced neck and neck to the turn after a half-tinish mile, jumping The Test in first, where Richmond Tiger pulled clear. The two bounds left the field behind as the young horse, only six years old, displayed speed and stamina on two tough city tracks, hinting at a national future.
Messrs Win Inglis and Son will hold a bloodstock sale at their Newmarket Stables Randwick on Monday March 25. Among the horses to be offered are Sipol Princus Estevan Mustier Gombaste Triumph King Grow Chalushet and Gay Bao.
Turf notes report a foot infection forcing cancellation of a southern tip planning for Ascot and Woals trials. Colts Wearwell and St Leger contenders show form, while Soft Stan escapes injury. Dempsey and Foutre win four races at Coml field. Anthyno’s Cathierow arrival adds interest to Australia racing amid mixed form signals.
Jage Marstall notes Rivaret the ten-year-old two year old of the 1883 season races in Western Australia with Olympian and Riveret among rivals. Art trains near Adelaide under W Brabant and aims for the Adelaide Cup after Lin, while WA Racing clubs push Western Australian bred horses in weekly exclusive events. Breeders lament low prices at sales and question the viability of rearing younger stock.
The article reports a concluded financial year showing a profit of £365 for the club. It notes a glove rece meeting with £6000 implied money, and the profit margin from race meetings. Later, Soft Bie appears as a star performer, running a mile in 2 minutes 47 seconds and finishing strongly.
A garbled report from New Zealand racing covers the March 22 meeting at Monowatu and the Awapuni Cup buildup. It notes Might Rield and Nightly galloping strong on soft tracks, with detailed times and weight concerns. The piece mentions Gay Blonde and Sporting Blood as discussion points, and a surprising win by Sales met at Waikato with a hint of romance surrounding the winner.
CAMIPTON reports Victoria Prizes Beal who placed third in the Grand Wotlong Hurdle will contest the Great Easterm Steeplechase at Onia paring. Trained by Le J. Menes for Mr. Grant Hay, with Monty trained at Cooljetd, and Double Bard back in work after a dose of physic. Neate Knish to be trained at Flomin by J. Pearson. The late Mr. RB. J. Vincenc owned The Knight, a Chivalrous sire. Flemington crews, In Noprotora and Plentep, miss time due to recent setbacks. Grand National prospects remain uncertain for the trip. The Grand National Steeple winner eyeing Onkepuringm Groot Bani event, weight 12.7, seen as easier assignment for the season.
Abbreviated dateline entries describe an Amateur Tut Club hosted meeting next Saturday. Mentions several horses and handlers including Misty bo and King of Wight, plus arrivals in Adelaide and stable assignments. Tax derivations from betting are hinted, with several garbled names and places.
Melbourne reports that Bayntun trainer Bayley and jockey Miller appealed the two year disqualification for Bayntun’s doping at Flemington. They argue the VAC ruling was against evidence and request expedition as Bayley has nine other horses in training and Miller relies on earnings. A special VAC meeting may be called soon to hear the appeals. Bayley stated he is innocent and returned to Lohle before leaving for Hamilton.
Lared Hater, a three year old trotter, wins in strong form as Harold Park hosts racing with a Sydney Derby division expected to bring fierce competition. Lord bintot leads the field while Adaptieal Feature defeats Lord Minton in the Todmond event. Richmond Handicap favorite A PRAULIAR ACOMVONT ARBLE HIDGE falters as a wheel axle issue sidelines him late.
An article recalls a movement in South Australia to organize night trotting events to boost attendance and recognition. It notes supportive sentiment, proposed schemes, and a practical plan to form a group for advancing night racing, plus a sale notice for the Buckley estate including the stallion Night Patrol and numerous mares at Mackinnon and Cox Ltd.
The three-year-old Princess from Western Australia won the State Handicap at Mie Porth medtley on March 6, after a strong finish from a moving start. A Row of 27 Woe Up for the mile race set fast times, with Princess securing a decisive victory by several lengths and clocking a 12.20 role. Other notable results include Coleree’s strong Went-winning performance and Huth achieving a 3.37 rate in the Goose way Handicap. The meeting showcased top-class horses like Golden Charm and Findon Derby, highlighting the depth of the field.
The English Scottish and Northern Ireland Athletic Association plans fixtures with Finland on June 25 at Clos, with Krone in London on July 8, and a Germany clash on April 11 at Munich or Cologne. The Ryder Cup Colt club committee pledges £200 toward the British team’s Ryder Cup expenses for Ridgewood New Jersey, with September dates pending, and a £100 donation from Rand A. comnalt tea to the P.Guk Benevolent Fund.
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