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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 03, 1922
Page
11
Melded notes on horses and stud plans from Windsor and Melbourne. Lager’s progeny and Vodka’s Adrian Stakes win feature alongside Tamworth and Randwick prep updates. Jockey McLachlan heads to England. earnings and Derby money boosts noted for Australian clubs. training shifts and private sales update the season outlook.
The Hawk's six furlongs record of 1 945 was equalled by Chimera in the Templeton Handicap at the CJC meeting in Christchurch. Bonnig Winkle won the Autumn Handicap by a length and Gloaming captured the Challenge Stakes in 1 25 2-5, beating the previous record. Australian timing questioned. some NZ trainers visit Randwick for timing checks.
Racing commentaries debate Eurythmic and Besu ford in recent seasons, praising Eurythmic as among the best despite skepticism. Teviotdale lauds Besuford and Tangalooma as top milers, noting performances in All-aged Stakes and Melbourne targets.
The report records W Saxby’s death in England at 46 after a racing career that included Ascot and Ebor wins. It notes a remarkable fall at Muret Park with eight horses down at once, plus a judge’s view on Captain Peel and Mrs Owen’s telegrams case in London with Peel sentenced to twelve months.
J Pike was told to stand down after rumors about Salfanella’s trainer Telford, who faced a £10 fine for unfounded suspicions. The incident highlights how rumors spread among owners and trainers, jeopardizing jockeys. Also notes two-year-old rapine winner and Peneus showing promise at New Zealand Autumn meetings with fast times for a juvenile.
R J Mason trained runners Vespucci and Pluto carried strong support in the Great Easter Handicap at Christchurch but failed to place. Photo, with Silver Peak, finished a length behind the third horse. Pluto later ran fifth in the Great Autumn Handicap won by Bonnie Winkie. Mr Greenwood’s Sorsey won £1850 at the meeting with Gleaming Egotism and Farceur among the successful horses.
Tres avver, a six to four favorite and gin-year-old son of Kildare L-Intrusive, defended his Imperial Cup title at Bandown on March 18, winning by three lengths from Count Ross. White Heat failed after a strong start, finishing well back. Duller rode with a Sloan-like seat, delivering a sharp 3.44 1-5 time as the owner gained £987 in prize value.
Horses sold cheaply in Australia have later performed well. A Lincolnshire Handicap contender notes that a brandy and soda for a foal turned into a winning horse after Treasure Trove, the 1866 winner, was bought as a foal.
A man in Auckland was fined 40 pounds after sending totalisator dividend information by telegraph to bookmakers. He received the dividend details and forwarded them, violating New Zealand law. He has one month to pay the fine.
In Queensland the next two months feature eight races with prizes from £1009 to £27000 each. The events include the Brisbane Thousand, Q T C Strad broke Handicap, St Leger, Brisbane Cup, Q T C Sires Produce Stakes, Moreton Handicap, Albion Cup, and Rockhampton Cup. Strong purses attract top horses to the north.
Quoted bargains in stallions and high stakes show strong demand for St Alwyne’s lineage. A mare’s yearling at Randwick topped sales, fetching 1700 guineas, while St Alwyne himself progressed from a five year old to twenty three, with progeny earning substantial sums in earnings and ongoing sale prices.
A Melbourne trial failure preceded Easingwold’s bounce back in Western Australia where he won 3735 pounds this season. London at the W A T C in Perth faced an enquiry after an explanation tender was accepted. Landon’s running drew no fault from stipendiary stewards but a committee majority ordered a full inquiry. Dr Officer was absent in Sydney when the issue arose. Vanitor was destroyed after injuries in Randwick’s Second Steeplechase. Glencore and Buck Chief resume work under F Williams.
Mr. R. Cameron of Leeton writes April 22 1922 to acknowledge a £10 consolation prize in the Sydney Cup competition. He says he was pleased to be the nearest to the result among entrants and notes he did not back Prince Charles, preferring Earl Derby.
After M Connell arrived in England he eyed Napolyon a Polymelus stallion from Mr So Joel's lot with plans to buy for Melbourne Cup hope. Napolyon then sired Polemarch and other winners, driving his price beyond Australian buyers. He has now been sold at a high price to go to South America for stud duties.
Totalisators used by several English firms prompt concern among starting price bookmakers who now bet one third the straight-out odds for places. Some firms place bets on places with as few as five runners, while Tote firms lure the public with sap returns below official starting price and a chance of better odds. English Tote operators may face similar backlash to earlier Sydney trials.
The death of Lord Manton, also known as Joseph Watson, in March was caused by heart failure following a fall when his horse stumbled at a Warwickshire meet. He funded the Manton stables, aiding Alec Taylor, with England earnings of 9,056 pounds in 1920 and 18,000 last year led by Lemonora and Love in Idleacas. He was buried in hunt scarlet, with a farm wagon hearse drawn by two draught horses.
A summary of racehorses and jockeys tied to Randwick Caulfield meetings. Valais Emita colt remains with breeders Messien W and Moses W Booth. Purser and He Go hesty race plans discussed. Bremer and Iaw Main show mixed form. Apprentice T Woodcock injured, stewards urged caution with youth riders. Sales highlights Jack Pot Kashmir Gaveston Prince Cox Prince Sash Tar Twine teased as good bets. Doncaster post position draw proposed for days before big races with pros and cons noted.
Sydney trainers face pressure from yearling sales with high priced stock. Some owners demand quick success, while trainers fear underperformance despite careful feeding and limited exercise. Breeders are blamed for soft horses, as trainers take chances after sale, hoping to avoid disappointment.
Report from a racecourse noting numerous horses' pace work across miles and furlongs. Trainers and riders push Speed Hatan Prudent Lad and others on tan and grass tracks. Several horses post notable splits including Cirrus, Gold Snow, and Gent Maid with times from 39 to 2 10 for various distances.
A garbled report covers Tasmanian racing from Saturday to Saturday with results from Brighton J C and Deloraine meetings. Winners include Bimare Stitching in the Welter, Tart of Steel in the Easter Handicap, and Lady Moorna in the Trial Handicap, while Attuqar Boule and Cecil B figure among notable placings and cup contenders.
Al Mowbray closed the Easter events with strong results. Flrat fancies took three woven races while the outsider at Newmarket Mandap paid 10 pounds 13 shillings 8 pence for 10 shillings. Toia won the Comely Ming-Snowy Miver seven year old Lyminder beating Kermannia and Cumming Fox in six furlongs. Lysander ran well of late and punters’ neglect noted. Tallemen suffered a broken blood vessel. An inauspicious note on Thal Howlicap and Diabe rare in the hurdles. Eye won the Weight for age final cap. veteran consent led to a win for Megmyth. Glen Somer secured his second win in the Jumpers’ Flat Quartets. HL Stuart, a well known showman, has gone to Melbourne for treatment.
Reid made a notable appearance at Caulfield aboard Oocpina in the Neerim hurdle chase season event. He was very quickly granted a license by the V R C to train as well as ride and is expected to receive strong patronage.
ONS RICH RACE meetings are set with nominations and prize money outlined. The Hampton Cup is planned for June 19 with stakes around 7.2, while other events include a £2 event and a £13 feature. The four day program spans June 16, 17, 18 and 21.
Last week's committee session granted trainers licenses to J Long and J J Larkin and extended leave of absence for Mr and Mrs Barwti. A bookmaker fined £2 for breach of rules, with ticket printing restrictions to be enforced. Disqualifications cited for riders Edwin and pony Wy War Madeline E Victor H. jockey J Pik suspended. Officials to curb badge and ticket misuse, with action under club bylaws for offenders.
Mrs. Rose Grainger, mother of pianist Percy Grainger, died in New York after falling from the 18th floor of the Aeolian Building. She had visited her son’s concert tour office and collapsed on a sofa, later dying. Grainger was in Los Angeles at the time.
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