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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1930
Page
11
Randwick racing scene shows owners profiting from high stakes as presenters recount Carbine’s era earnings and modern purses. Notable figures Phil Lap, Phar Lap, Nightmarch, Trigo, and Gloaming are referenced with concentrate on prize money and yearling costs across Sydney campaigns.
Kinross leads in hurdle money at Sydney meeting as the two year olds race. The Doctor's Orders heads a field of contenders. Liberal scale marks the monetary allotment for most races, with Kinross prominent in early events.
A lengthy summary of purse allocations and earnings from top Australian racing horses. Details include Darby earning £7135 from £16,586 prize pool, 2400 to the New Zealand breeder, and 6129 from the Add Se. Leger. Notes misdescription of a yearling and various horses like Tronotte Delwood and Tom Pinch in future three year olds. Mentions June meeting to affect jumpers earnings and the unusual career path of hurdler Einrens.
New Zealand horse Tippler On Top led last season's two year olds in Sydney with Feibond as sire Sinond again to produce top runners. After late results, Tha Doctor's Orders and Champagne Stakes performances moved him, while another horse Moobite boosted early speed. Owners face money from place events despite limited wins due to betting risks at Randwick and other tracks.
Jocelyn was the most successful mare in the Metropolitan season, earning £5115 for Mr. J. S. Brunton. Her only post race prize was £250 for third in the Randwick Plate, then two unplaced runs before retirement to stud. Loquacions, winner of this season's Metropolitan with £5114 at stake, has failed to place in recent months.
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