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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1919
Page
8
At Randwick Palm Leaf defeated Greenstead in a feature sprint while Flying Mandiceys led early in a crowded final. The day drew about 21,000 spectators with Palm Leaf securing a strong win and prominent performances from Grey Fiver and Bibbenlake in a sequence of steeple and flat races.
Ian Or A Good Stayer wins the Sydney Cup with a long fight from Trl and Mebus. Rockann Wheem seems favored for the mile feature as Perth trainer Wo Marsden unveils a strong late charge. The event features shifting weights and tight finishes with Arch Marella West Matong and Booster among the notable contenders.
Khublai Khan a Maiden beats Carbern for second money in a messy field. Jockeys and prices cited include a 100 to 1 shot for second and 150 to 12 for others. Khublai Khan’s late bid tests race odds, with Remuelit and Mund long shots noted. Details touch on Payton’s Ign, Tori seas, and Tov pho among other horses and buyers.
Race reports from Albion Park describe close battles in the Thousand and Plate events. Notable finishes include Joculator securing third in a Thousand heat, while Fan a duffer led early then faded. Golden Gil won the Second Livision Handicap, with Araluen respected in the field.
In Dunedin on May 10 Desert Gold, the New Zealand turf standout, produced her best form at Ellerslie. The Wellington Racing Club meeting drew strong attendance and high betting interest as Desert Gold led from the straight to win by a neck over Spanner, with Rod Ribbon and others in close pursuit. The day featured other key races and notable performances, including Warplane and Gleneath, as owners and trainers praised Fraser adjustments to upcoming cups and handicaps.
A public sale in New South Wales saw the unperfomed Magpie bought by Mr. Miller of Kiera Scone for 3000 pounds. The black horse is slated for stud use and is described as a potential sire with Dark Ronald lineage. Inglis and Son acted with H. Chisholm and others in Melbourne and local partners.
Report from the autumn meeting highlights hurdles and stakes with entries such as Wolarot, Bobrina, Easter Stakes at Richmond and West Molons. Names like Day and Sweet Rotaleen appear among contenders, with race notes focused on contenders and dash events.
Warwick Farm hosts a program featuring hurdle race action and the Liverpool Mile with contenders such as Brian Varin Almart and Goorianawa. Juvenile handicap entries include Lovechiagl red Bonnie Galore Navieh Git and others in a compact racing card.
The notice outlines autumn meeting hurdles at Cumberland with Wountwood and Wolarol coping. It advertises a special Thoroughbred yearling sale by Riserae Setables and Randnich with details to be provided in notices and catalogues.
The Wellington Autumn meeting showcased the Trentham Gold Cup as the feature with Glendower and Punke among the contenders. Desert Gold dominated two major races as she nears peak form, while Samoan and Warplane also posted notable efforts across the eventful two days.
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