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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1925
Page
1
The report discusses horses such as Rosal Charter, Brown Rajah, and Mindy in Melbourne racing, noting bettors and trainers' predictions for Caulfield Cup contenders. It mentions Windbag and Manfred among favorites, with remarks on form, weighings, and track conditions shaping expectations for spring races.
Last night departures for Melbourne 4 include Kamm Red Gauntlet Onater and Chartnrbax along with Koeln as they prepare to race at Flemington. The group features windbog Rawheen Attoren and others in a plan to cover travel and entry expenses while awaiting final details of the race card and potential representatives.
Mr. J. E. Meynink objects to Sybury papers amid a betting dispute over a horse named Cadenza. The account mentions a 50 pound stake at 10 days and 50 pounds at stake, with references to bets and race outcomes at a metropolitan meeting and a bookmaker’s actions.
The report details declining attendance, tax discussions, and betting culture at Randwick and Melbourne meetings. It notes horses like Whittier Windbag and Pilwinkie in form, but mixed results across races including the Melbourne Cup campaign and Canterbury events. High-profile owners and trainers face shifting fortunes as performances influence future betting and racing plans.
Mr J C Davis, editor of the Rotore, has fully recovered from a recent operation and is in good health. He hopes to resume duty very shortly and cricketers are asked to be pleased.
Windbag wins the Spring Stakes by narrow margin with Pilllewinkle close behind. The Hawk and Polyehotan show solid form while Manfred and Windbag contend as Pilllewinkle makes a strong late run.
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