Totalisator Tax Reforms Hit NSW Race Clubs
NSW legislation raises deductions on totalisator investments from 11 to 12 4 percent, with 6 percent government take and 5 percent club share. Propriety clubs gain but non proprietary clubs face higher losses as the sinking fund is scrapped. Randwick and Rosehill figures cited. debate over bookmaker taxation and revenue aims tops the discussion.
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Sydney
Randwick
Ttms
Thue Totalisator
N.S W
Rosehill
Totalisaor Fracions
Metropolitary
Newcastle
State lotteries tied to racing should not aid horse owners
Subscribers to future state racing lotteries face unfair ties to horse-owners, with prize sharing reducing winners. The writer argues for direct prize payout independent of race results, warns of blackmail risks by owners, and urges government disassociation from profiteering while maintaining integrity of revenue plans.
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Treasury
Randwick
Sydney
Tattersall
Sydney Cup Prize Money Rise and Race Upgrades
The Australian Jockey Club plans to raise Sydney Cup added money to £6000 with £1200 to second and £600 to third, plus a £150 winner’s trophy. Doncaster Handicap prize money increases to £3000, with £600 for second and £300 for third. Anniversary meeting prizes rise, including Challenge Stakes to £1000 and Anniversary Handicap to £1560, Second Nursery to £500, and other minor races up £100. The club earns praise, though observers lament not owning a first-rate horse.
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Australian Jockey Club
VRLC
Australia
A.J.C
Tax Burden Seen Pushing Small Firms to Brink
They argue that combined with current fees and inevitable extra taxes, the strain could become intolerable for many small business operators. Some fear the impact may be severe, though others doubt it will be as bad as claimed.
Cetigne and Carbine Era In Australian Racing History
Analysis shows Cetigne remains second in prize money to Carbine with Poitrel close behind. Cetigne’s career totals reach £26,756 with 48 places from 76 starts, including multiple AJC and Rosehill wins across two to eight years, while racing against Eurythmic and Greenstead in future campaigns.
Gloaming Form Highlighted in New Zealand Cup Meeting
A review of Gleaming and other runners at the New Zealand Cup meeting shows Gleaming winning the Electric Plate in 46 4-5 sec as he targets Islington Plate and a possible mile and a quarter clash with Eurythmic. Gloaming’s earnings reach £17,333 from 20 wins and three seconds, while Duo’s Canterbury Cup victory strengthens Demosthenes lineage and Mr P Miller’s rising status.
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Sydney
R. J. Mason
Gleaming
Rational
Surveyor
Auckland
Millieme
Eurythmic
Gloaming
Gasbag
Oratresa
Demosthenes
Hawke's Bay
Woden
Chrysostom
New Zealand
Welter at Tattersall's Morphettville race shocks overweights
At Morphettville on Saturday Portree 1lb overweight Falkland 4lb overweight and Anatiuc Queen won Sib over weight after heavy rain disrupted packers. Portree first State win, bought in Melbourne for about £500, later sold to current owner. Prince Aides first of Aides progeny to win. Harriet Gold and Perlubie also noted with other races and horses discussed. Port Adelaide meeting next week with 241 entries. Oaklands Plate likely winner contenders include Lady Nallen Peace Dove and others. General gossip mentions Paratoo Hesse Melbolt Blue Bolt Foin and noted health updates on trainers and horses.
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Tattersall
Morphettville
Portree
Falkland
Anatiuc Queen
Riin
Welkin
J. Flannagan
Melbourne
Aides
Prince Aides
Vincent Zed
Adelaide
Harriet Gold
Pistol King
Perlubie
Dependence
Etamin
Worthyman
Yahtunga
Seal King
Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide Club
Lady Nallen
Peace Dove
Narberry Star
Avery
Miss Eaghton
River Prince
Dundalk
Faulkland
Wynette
Arnette
Paratoo
Hesse
Yelloper
Melbolt
Blue Bolt
Foin
Adelaide Hunt Club
Victoria Park
W. Sheppard
R. Heseltine
Ar.c
St Anton
Cerise
Green
Linacre
Denacre
Canterbury Park Races Preview With Selections
Canterbury Park racing notes highlight potential winners across several races. Prospects include Almsgiver Fenella Nursery Handicap Nntonian Inca Park Stakes Ballet Queen Starbern and more.
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Canterbury Park
Dornoch
Western District Turf Notes From Orange Meetings
The Orange racing scene notes election of J. B. Allison as president with G. Bo Mekwau and E. Huger as vice presidents. Heffernan appeals disqualification while Beir and Sixuneros owner contest. Les Johnstone fined £6 for looking back in the Lee Trial Stakes. Upcoming Brnmu T meet may be trimmed due to low entries. Frank Brey reshapes breeding plans after stallion John Larne’s death.
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J. BC Allison
Bo Mekwau
de. Huger
Orange
Young
Westen H. Heffernan
Orange Taces
Hogan
Les Johnstone
Imu
Mari Lerice
W.d.rla
Orange On Mules
Heffernan
Ageulrat
Herokee
C. Beir
Sixuneros
GC. BR
Ducey
Brmnua
Craterpeone T.C
Eli
Orange ‘Traint
Dsing
Hemet Pucremlibe Seedifion Aks
Frank
Successful Racing at Belmont Park meets Waikiki? No, WA turf
West Australian Turf Club held a Belmont Park meeting on November 6 with eight events. La Toon led the Hurdles but the day featured injuries to Silent Tom, Captain Alcock, and Semper Faratus, while winner J Bennett rode for M Rasheed. Miralga won the First-class Plate. Cool Court and Enniscorthy won Second-class Plate divisions. Osseo won the Tattersall’s Club Handicap. Miss Solo and General Sarsfield won the Third-class Plate divisions. Monitrix won the Welter Handicap. Perseus, Leicester, and Barragundi arrived in Sydney and joined local stables.
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Tattersall
Belmont Park
la Toon
Ramillies
Silent Tom
Alcock
Semper Faratus
J. Bennett
M. Rasheed
Perth
E. Steere
Grant Brothers
Western Australian Turf Club
Miralga
Green Mountain
Carlindi
Venetian King
Drumont
Cool Court
Cooltrim
H. Towton
Mesara
Eborall
Davey
Robinson
Loch Key
Super
Croce Keys
5. P. Mackay
P. J. Ward
Sibbritt
Rhal
Coastland
Cherso
Istria
Osseo
Springmount
Dr. E. A. Officer
C. H. Norton
Nystad
Merrick
Howie
Miss Solo
Ayrville
Matt Dust
Calawa
General Sarsheld
Hrigand Chief
Spalato
Morse
General Sarsfield
Kelding
Sparta
Lianella
Monitrix
Monitor
Lady Flo
Andronicus
Sandruse
Manitrix
Perseus
Leicester
Barragundi
Sydney
J. J
J. P. O'Hara
KR. Burns
T. J. Stratton
Northern District Turf Punters Hold Their Own at Cessnock
Weathered heat marked the Cemmock meeting with slim field sizes as horses from Newcastle and district ran. Key winners included Clone Earlston in the mile, Spitemont’s Surprise in the novice, and strong showing by Max Hourigan on Tony Field. Bleeding mare Stalin Tell Mir Valin suffered a nostril injury in the November Handicap heats.
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Chonda
Hunt
Cours
Aneurism
Facile
Punter
Wourigan
Jim Jewel
Newcastle
Max Hourigan
Tony Field
Spitemont
Piedmmont
Syitetul
Hamiday
Newcatle
Finiehad
Tony Pield
Jeger
Geasneck
Shela
Presidio
Conte
Tom Goldie
Seimer
Tephone
Benn Putn
Ray Cashman
Natty
Imp
Nattoro
Prudent Field
Cashman
Broadmeadow
Gosford
Island Jockey Club
Allan Fe Tee
Fractured Sale Leads to Training Switch for Battlewrack
Battlewrack previously knocked down to Mr Joe at the L K and Mackinnon horses sale in Melbourne is to be trained by Foulsham at Rosehill. Foulsham had trained Battlewrack at Randwick as a two year old, and the piece notes Saves, a two year old by Gyce, finished first in the Juvenile anal at Perth on Saturday. The report mentions a leap at for shore weight and Vale being welded at Randwick for 200gs.
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Battlewrack
Malster—Tolsana
Joe
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SORA
Edinburgh
Royal Navy
Dewhurst & Halloran Ltd
Peice, Griffiths & CO
Victorian
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Poitrel
Greens
A.J.C. Breeders’ Plate
T.A. Stirton
T. F. Scully
Tatg
W.A.T.C. St. George
Newmarket
Electric Plate
Basien Veyor
Wellington
Artew Smith
G. Stead
Chowan
Delight
Peet
San Franciscoo
Taubel
Ally &T
Cashmere
Cressy
Geealbyn
Blue Cross
Marble Arch
Ace
Mauna
Wolawa
Float
E. J. Watt
Molong
S.A. Tatt.’S Meeting
Wheatear
Cardigan
Quixitus
Melville
Northern District
Cessnock
Panagre
Murdoch
Fairfield
Murdoch’s
Park St., Ltd
King Georceiv
Whijky
England
Odaxira
NSLW
O'Connell Street
Feland
Elizabeth Strest
Victoria
Chapin Cagteairest
Shabans
Queensland
Resch’s
Dowling Street
Redferi
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