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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 24, 1922
Page
11
Racing news from Sydney reports AJ C runners and steeplechase plans. Foxy and Sir Walter eased for about two months, Wolverine and Dornoch to stay in training or stud, while Kougells and other youngsters await racing next season. Hawkesbury club to spend on Clarendon course upgrades ahead of Randwick meetings.
The report traces Soorak owner F G Spurway losing a yearling colt after paying a high price, while Nitonian returns to Sydney to be trained anew and may prove a useful welter horse. It details betting losses at Morphettville, saddling rivals at Randwick, and updates on trainers, riders, transfers, and notable wins, with obituaries and key figures in Australian racing.
A digest of betting practices and opinions from Australia England and New Zealand. Discusses Australian committeemen wagering on favorites and turf ethics, a £40 000 double bet on Granely and Music Hall in England, and a New Zealand view on insiders and pressmen chasing inside information. Highlights variability in trainer outlook and luck in racing betting cultures.
Incomplete notice to racehorse owners appears with garbled phrases and scattered place names. The clipping mentions contact details and a box address for a cable arita, showing uncertain locality and unclear instructions.
A New Zealand writer notes Gloaming trains daily with a road hack in Christchurch since returning. Mason has secured four boxes at Randwick stables, but plans for the Spring remain unclear. If wind sensitivity worsens, Gloaming may not join Mason’s team for Australia.
Sin gleton Racing Club stages a notable Whittingham meeting on Saturday with the first straight six furlongs race in New South Wales the Neotsfield Handicap 71 nominations 138 entries 100 horses across seven races Maiden split into two divisions officials led by secretary Mr J T McMahon promise a welcoming event for visitors keeping up the course’s popular record
The writer notes Australia houses far more racing days due to population, with New South Wales registering over 600 days yearly including registered and trotting events. England shows 543 racing days under Jockey Club and National Hunt rules, while South Africa totals 367 days, highlighting Australia and New South Wales as the busiest.
G Young, winner of the AJ C Derby on Cupidon, is retained by G D Greenwood for the season with Y Gloaming challenging him in Sydney. Four days of racing in Wagga run June 24 to July 1, with Licensed Victuallers Cup and Prince of Wales Handicap offering £100 and £80 respectively. Craonne wins Junee Handicap, Calver third in the AJ C Hurdle Race, Skyland’s first foal wins Maiden Plate at Junes. Death of Nuwara Eliya, noted grey stallion that stood in the state, once runner-up in the 1912 Carrington Stakes and 1914 Challenge Stakes. Pavo has improved in New Zealand, winning a six furlongs handicap at Avondale. Kuttabul, out of the AJ C Hurdle, shows pursuit as a stayer but is upset in the Hurdle by Possess It.
At Moonee Valley College Boy trained by C. T. Godby won the Dingley Maiden Plate over six furlongs by a half head. He cost 900g as a yearling. the owner is H. Langley. The race featured 6.7 odds for College Boy and 5.7 for Canter bury, with moderate merit noted.
The London Sportsman reports the Paris note that rising accidents at Auteuil have pushed the Société des Steeplechases to remove one or two wicker hurdles and swap for safer obstacles. Trainers and jockeys approve and want Enghien changes too, while Enghien locals may surprise English riders with its already easy jumps and high speeds.
The report details yearling sales at Randwick and Flemington observations, including Eurythmic benefiting from holidays and Girralong heading to Melbourne clubs. It notes fines of £100 for unlawful betting in Adelaide, Bail On scratched from Brisbane engagements, and Toorak Handicap prize of £1500. It mentions imports sold to Mr M V Kelly, and two year old earnings records in New Zealand.
At Wallsend Jockey Club a Saturday program delivered notable racing in two Novice divisions. Marbeth's Daughter impressed by defeating Reputation gelding ne Mack while Akaba won distance action. Princ ie and Flavane fought hard in a fast Newcastle program with Chrymidene edging Flavane in a thrilling finish. Stewards reported only minor inquiry, and local notices covered registrations, bookmakers rules, and upcoming Newcastle events.
Imported Publican, noted for numerous Sydney track wins including four triumphs, will return to training under J. C. McGill in Brisbane after a lengthy stay in Queensland.
J C Rice led with three wins from eight mounts at the Wagga Picnic Races while L H McDonald rode six times for two wins. All bred in Western Australia, the meeting saw WA horses win seven races, with sires Idelis Loch G Shiel Perkeo Loch Vie and Kazan among the successful bloodlines.
Multiple race workouts and times from Randwick and Victoria Park, detailing horses such as Booster Lily Tofua Myambcy and Red Cardinal. Reports cover pacing, furlong splits, and hurdle schooling, noting conditions heavy to good, and trainers and riders including P. J. Foley. Absurd Colts Grotesque selection by Mr. Williamson.
Wen. Waugh, longtime trainer for the late Lond Falmouth and noble breeders, undertakes duties for the Pur Hare of Thorou Stallions Brook Marg and Foal at BatAtonlock. Telegraphic address Atom. England.
Urgent wire notice lists a 0 am collection time for a touts operation at Cartleblagh Street. The fragmentary item outlines finance, urgency, and location with vague event details and no clear outcome.
A rugged turf meeting dominates headlines with jockeys Nelson and King contending for hurdles and flat races. Notable horses include Ferently, Bandbath Iron, and Murillo-Grange, while trainers and donors arrange events at Dubbo and Gown JC style meets. The program features the Curra Cup at Grenfell and a packed entry list, with new colors and rising horses in a vibrant Western district racing scene.
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