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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
16
In Randwick at the meeting, horses like Balmoral Handican and Persian show form with stays in 10 furlong contests. Satmoth and Tremayne are favored for a place, while Victorian distance depth is noted.
Sydney sprinters show mixed form but Silver Jubilee leads the contest at Randwick with Pike aboard. Minfoota Celebrate and High are noted rivals as the autumn season ends, while several horses attempt to threaten the New Zealander in the sprint clash.
Novice rivals in a ten furlong contest at Randwick on Saturday attracted few runners. Ei Paraits aims to improve on Newcastle form, with Copia and Utopia among contenders. Other named runners include Loyo Maggie, Zentres, Knight Corban, and Newsham, each with varying recent results and distances.
Moderate two year olds race at Randwick as Tattersall’s Club meeting looms. Varying contenders including Ong More from the King stable, Contrast, Urugaleneg, and others show promise with limited form notes and recent results. The field features Money Spl, Coren, Burraneer, and Sir Caledon among several new and seasoned two year olds in a competitive handicap lineup.
Fog shrouds mornings on the principal Sydney tracks but signs point to Randwick events this Saturday including a fast three in the fox untimed a four furlongs effort 51 Gothiin and a seven furlongs 1.31} beaten note Brixton and Whittingham as potential runners.
Fragmentary racing report mentions Braeburn and Confob with Saturday events over a mile and hurdles. Notes Satmoth placed third in Jubilee Cup and references Underwood with a six hurdle schedule and Kaolngoor in a Wednesday card showing improved form.
A. H. Gray previews the Randwick mile listing horses Cabalist Abalist Dal Gowbus Persians Home Speldon Foxhunter Havilak Delle and others. He cites recent form, weights, and likely pace with expectations of public support for favored runners and cautions on uncertain contenders.
Journal notes small turnout for Saturday’s Randwick hurdle meeting with the State Hurdle just three weeks away. Sixteen Annas impresses at Wanwick Farm, while Toolagear, Underwood, and Greensen gain ground as contenders despite heavy weights andinterference past.
Gator days returns as Sabaoth’s second bid to win the Jig in the Barnes Plate honoring Tatter Sall’s Club chairman. The racing year notes Sabmoth previously finished second to New King after a 6.7 carry. He appears back in best form and looks tough to beat in Saturday’s race with a pound apportioned.
Handwick remains respected after a fourth to Prince Fomal ab Victoria Prarie and Sally shows improvement with Warwick Parm win, likely to be considered in the Town Hall company. Gothiin steady in Meltiweight after finishing third to Vallago on Monday.
A chaotic Randwick day gave way to another upset at Ascot where seven races produced well backed winners. Ex pony veterans Author and Glen Byce led a list of favoured victors alongside Cool Caravel and Myabmin, with Anchor and Some Boy among notable placers in a day of steady betting and spirited competition.
Barrier trial held on the A craan at Fundwick with Touchit leading Walford over a half mile in 62. Hamrod replicated the time guiding Silver Fox Glen Arrow and Maorl Chief.
Utopia emerges as a leading middle distance prospect in the North with seven furlongs as his furthest win. The Referee named him a likely Newcastle Cup contender for May 25. Local rider BE Mrs will ride on Saturday, and the horse is described as thoroughly understood and well ridden, combining artistry with vigor and coolness.
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