26 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1930
Page
1
New Zealand horse Commendation pulled up lame after a six furlong gallop at Randwick yesterday morning. Veterinary attention confirmed a suspensory ligament injury, making a return to racing unlikely and leading to withdrawal from Randwick engagements.
Nightmarch’s defeat at Moorefield unsettled bettors as Nightmareh failed to beat moderate rivals. The field featured Cave Dweller closing hard, while topweights and future race plans drew attention for the Melbourne Cup era and St Leger prospects.
Nightmarch led by a length in a tight finish at Moorfield with Cavedweller close behind in second. Chive B faltered anchoring the field while Magdaff and Nightmare also disputed the lower end, as bookmakers reported Nightmarch favored by bettors despite a marked course wear.
In the issue's other pages, Sydney performances and sports items appear including a notable rap act and cricket team matters. The piece references events tied to War and a finale titled The Lindeam by Cannon, with Sidney and Mel as columnists.
Trainer McAulay criticizes Nightmarch despite a strong effort and cites weight and wet weather as limiting factors. He notes Wightmarch was well conditioned and ready for a faster workout but weather hindered training before the A.J.O. meeting. Nightmarch’s next trial is set for Towson Stier nk with Ohide and Amonnin as rivals.
Sydney Cup betting focuses on Crucis and Carbine duel hopes with Crucis tied for favor at the top of the list alongside Carbine. Kidaides, Warwick Farm winner, also figures as a strong rival with a record-time surge noted. Melbourne visitors and preparations across tracks hint at a tight field, with lift in form potentially deciding the Cup outcome.
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