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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1935
Page
19
The article reviews Peter Pan's autumn prospects after a strong Melbourne Cup showing, noting his heavy racing schedule, recent rest, and possible factors behind past defeats. It discusses trainer and owner optimism,Sylvandale and Gold en King's connections, and upcoming Randwick and New Zealand meetings, with broader racing context and related horses' form and future plans.
The page recounts various equine topics including the sale of a mare named PILOT to MR BR J MURPHY, racing anecdotes about Brantome and Samos in Melbourne events, and mentions of Windsor Lad and its progeny values. It notes racing meetings at Rosehill and other venues, with bids, prices, and stud plans shaping breeding and wagering context.
At Rosehill and Sydney suburban meetings women owners feature prominently in the Two year olds Stakes. Ruler youngsters Rouge Binns and Ger douley race for Mongerten and Lady Jaohel stock with noted handlers Meadamos A Wol Meir F Mead B Ellis 0 Aalwald and J McHueh represented by Alinmesqun Hedonic Glory Boy Colarmt and Teddy Boy. Blea women owner with minors in the pune event urged to push for stronger representation.
A rough summary of Australian racing figures discusses three year olds and their prospects, mentioning Marabou, Sylowndala, Mirearm Derby horses, and others. It notes Meldspar Garrio Younng Iden and Valliant Chief achieving varied distances, Coolfeld Cap and Pilfiomtopen Cusparith, Stand Handicap divisions, and a sale offer for a yearling gelding Satlon. The article covers breeding prospects, Belmont Park plans, and changes to the Dutch Cup distance from eleven furlongs to a mile and a quarter while reporting on Melbourne Cup injuries and notable horses like Clever Vox Bark Chiat and Poseidon.
Arc Light, an eleven year old gelding, reportedly earned about 121.2 pounds at Belmont Park in New York on October 6 as the Arc Light victory highlighted a strong steeplechase record. The piece surveys Australasian racing, noting Blandford and Athast’s successes in England and Ireland, and reports on Rosehill and Melbourne events, with reflections on form, travels, and notable horses including Midimette and Silver Ring.
In the final Handicap at Flemington Nat a Great Stayer met bettors expectations with a mid-pack finish. After a past Canford Cup win, Journal was tipped to improve but failed to look like a winner at any stage, despite weight allowances and confidence in better form.
The Gy Robertson stable plans feature horses in major cups and derbies including the Victoria Derby, VRC Oaks, Caulfield Stules, and W. S. ax Plate. Persistent talk suggests the trainer faces difficulty securing fair prices for his string in coming months.
A muddled report notes Limond Lad winning the first division of the Dalmuir Randicay at Adelaide on Saturday. Limond Lad beat the brother Wellmond’s record, after Limond Dee paid around 200 gino in New Zealand.
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