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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1923
Page
10
In a heated discussion tied to Australasian racing, experts clash over whether changes to breeding regulations benefit horses and buyers. The Special Commissioner defends reforms, while critics accuse advocates of unloading moderate stallions and skewing markets.
Bowna and Barrelaag led early in the straight with Bowne grabbing the front. Sullivan, Percyrae, and Pereyrut battled for place as the field lagged. Treated as a tough mile, the front runners faded leaving a veteran sway as the winning move.
The article notes J Higgins named chairman of the AJC stipendiary stewards following Abel’s death. It mentions salary terms, three year agreement with Royal Gala Turf Club, and Higgins handling duties while awaiting return to Australia. Also references Me Murchison attendance and broader racing governance.
The article reviews Donoghue and Elliott's racing figures across seasons, highlighting Donoghue's long-term success since 1909 in England with high win totals and improving mounts. It notes Elliott's rise, early dominance in 1912, and subsequent high win counts, with discussion of winning percentages and comparisons to Maher and others.
In a muddled handicap story from Pilot’s notes, Kidlaw shows potential with 10 length odds while Penalty faces a tough field. Last year’s winner is mentioned along with Beau Barpho and Mousquersire, as changes and form cast doubt on favorites for the December Stakes.
A garbled race preview notes Villiers and Cup entrants with weights and contenders. Horses such as Demetrius, Montoro, Epicure, Kerryland, and Trace are mentioned amid partial form cues, with references to Hidon and the Mile events. The fragment hints at expected form and betting angles for an upcoming meeting.
The article reviews Randwick results with Futurity and Foalway Handicap mentions, noting Farther rivals like Master Cagou El Dorado Kerryland Tremolo and Barossa in the field. It highlights near wins, weights, and upcoming runs while naming horses such as El Dorado and Tremolo and their chances in the next three weeks.
A long Moorefiel program lists potential winners across divisions including Red Cardinal of Forgiveness in the Flying Handicap and Castille in the Molliz Nursery Handicap. Other contenders include Pagan Chief, Dora Glen, Speargilla, Joan Clare, Belle Shot, Melkeith, Mopetoun, Murger y, and Valamita in various flat, weight and welter events.
A rambling race notes page outlines the Vale Clube meeting on Saturday with mixed form among contenders. It mentions Simeon the Merc gelding’s disappointing recent runs, Ned the mount on Over There, and a close finish where a favored horse beat Polygemy by a neck. Other mares and geldings like Ling and Cherokee are referenced with uncertain results and improving form trends across Midland Plate events.
Proceedings before the parliamentary committee reveal charges and witness testimony about irregular pony racing practices. Key figures named include H Morris, Australian Jockey Club committee member, and Richarda, with testimony from Stephenson and Dargin exposing alleged betting manipulation at Victoria Park and related venues.
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