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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
6
A crowded Randwick afternoon feature described Horse racing results and favorites. Winners included Nellese and Foinelle with betting notes on the Flying Handicap and Gevniland Stakes, while Isyelane and other favorites struggled to win.
Fragmented OCR depicts a mid‑century notice involving Mr T Payten who resigns or retires amid a convoluted account. It mentions W Inglis Sig Soie and Ty Paver and references Sydney and Melbourne, with unclear dates and locations embedded in garbled text.
Within a 49 mile radius of Sydney only two trainers have hit double figures. W Booth and HJ Robinson lead, with Beeden and Scully each showing seven wins. Burtons contingent has four victories in Sydney, while Melbourne Cup success is noted for the southern trainer. The list covers August to date across Randwick Rosehill Hawkesbury Moorefield Canterbury Park and Wat.
Warwick Farm expects seven races on Saturday with fields large for most events. Contenders include Beura or Soldier's Point in the hurdle, Mi Felicia in the maiden, Gorianawa and Lady Egale in the pace welter, Muamley or Aurillo in the juvenile handicap, Mount Alf or Toorak in the Warwick Handicap, and Small Arms or Brian't in the Parm Stakes.
Amid mixed form Albion Park hosts a Brisbane meeting with strong entries including Amberdawn, Master War Kon, Gold Tie, and Cairn Vale. Molly’s Robe and Syce Lad figure in two-year-old stakes and near-term events as track conditions favor fast times and weight considerations.
The Randwick meeting on Monday featured a field of horses such as Soldier's Point Watita Lord Nagar Capricio De Lysan Martin Chuzzlewit and En sertai The steepieshanern Glan Wein and Old Hung in hurdles. A special train will carry 40 to 50 passengers from Sydney to the 4 Kembla Granite event on Wednesday May 24, with departure at 9 15 am and return to Sydney after the race.
Training highlights from Randwick on Thursday show horses clocking fast miles and furlongs with steady work on both the main track and the grass. A rider fell when a horse blundered, dying at the scene, while many horses posted times from seven furlongs to two miles, with notable performances by Baltic Sea, Promised Land, Sir Paddington, and others.
The Adelaide Cup spectacle under SAJC secretary A C Whitington drew praise for strong attendance, a total handle surpassing £65,000 over three days, and substantial betting across races. English horse Magpie excited crowds while Wee Gun set a notable staying mark, with Victo rian ownership dominant and odds-on favorites disputed in key events. The Birthday Meeting season kicks off with Magpie tipped for City Handicap and Parkside Stakes as Magpie and other stars loom across a festive racing weekend.
Race card notes at Warwick Farm list potential bets including Maiden, Juvenile, and Warwick Handicap events. Mentions Mount Ali, Sword or Honor, Parm Stakes with small stakes, and various contenders. Specific names are obscured or garbled in the OCR, but key horses and events include Meatherbrae, Satin Bird, and Myamley alongside wagering terms.
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