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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1916
Page
12
A dense report from Randwick and Melbourne covers jockey movements, windfalls, and upcoming races. It cites A J C meetings, horses like Baltic Sea, Queenland mares, and Brookdale entries, with owners and trainers detailing form, injuries, and potential Brisban e and Melbourne Cup prospects.
The article outlines the final handicap of £100 for a war fund event at The Reserve during an ASG meeting. It notes the deadline for entries by 2 pm and mentions the Gunnay Tre and Relief Wives and Widows Fund. It references Warayth and relief operations, with surveys of various schemes aiding immediate relief and future support.
The page lists racing tips and major races at Warwick Farm including the Scout’s Tips section. Notable events include the MOE JUVERELE HANDICAP and WARWICK HANDICAP MEDLEY with contenders such as CARAPC and KOORDA, along with pace analysis and potential pace setters like Relief Reef. The document also mentions The Mt and Comet meeting, providing observers with quick bets and favored horses.
The V.A.T.C. hosts its spring meeting on Saturday 21 at Saulfield, featuring Tavengo as a highlighted event. Organizers anticipate steady attendance and competitive races across the lineup.
The report lists numerous horses including Delinacre, Coat o Mail, Tabasco, Downsham, Wallace Teine, Ledy AGiante, Black Earl, NCE, Gookamiduera Prinus, Bocas, Suriongs pant, Meadlly, Coluge essily, Mythic, Lime A, Exeldora, Waguers, Myitic, Csesu Sarkes, Sid Wallace, Court eter, Kingwurbsh, Sormeste, Sossee, Tussday Carlite, Watlae II, and more, with workouts ranging from seven furlongs to a mile and a half paced as steady or fast on varied tracks at Victoria Park. Training notes detail long and short intervals, left-handed workouts, and multiple horses finishing strong or easing into work with emphasis on mile and seven-furlong efforts.
The report cites a windy morning at Plemington with multiple horses racing and noting performers such as Lady Zelda Blairfindes and Coranetti. It mentions pacing, distances, and various participants while detailing travel plans for patrons and a cinema program scheduled for Monday October 22.
A Bermuda style betting note invites readers to contact Kerr Coogee, praised as the world’s longest odds batter, for double or place bets on Caulfield Melbourne Cups with guaranteed competitive prices.
Ongoing afternoon program at Victoria Park features a Rosebery Racine Chi meeting with a 1:30 p.m. start and special trams to and from the course. Anticipations include the Velbrook event, the Fourteen-One Handicap and diverse divisions such as Dormer op Mesac and Merv Blend or North Star in the Approved Stare races.
A scrambled OCR summary covers Ascot racing with multiple divisions and eager betting. Horses such as Lord Hope and Like Ayr are mentioned among numerous rivals, with various placings and close finishes noted across the day’s events.
A tumultuous day with Curried Rice and other runners contending for wins. Standout performances include Planjty taking the first division by three-quarters of a length ahead of Littia Trig in a crowded stretch. Lady Mascot and Mag Bie N featured strongly in the field, while several favorites faced interference and tight finishes. Little Mery secured the Little Mery Handicap, beating Balrfeld and Moorfield Lass as the field closed behind.
The column drafts gossip on Colambe and other horses, noting races, exhibitions, and weights. It reports nominations, secretary actions, and upcoming handicaps while naming trainers, backers, and venues in a brisk period-voice style.
The report notes postponements and adjustments at Ascot amid heavy rain affecting the 1905 Ascot races. It mentions jockeys, horses, and the Ascot Spring Meeting, with governance by Associated Racing Clubs approving rule amendments on parade and saddle procedures, and punitive measures for jockeys and misdeeds.
The West Australian Turf Club lists upcoming events with nominations for Perth Cup and Railway Stakes, noting close times and key officials. Affected clubs include VRC Melbourne and AJC, with details for meetings at Grange Grandstand and Holarpe, plus October 28 events.
A scrambled 1918 Rosehill race entry listing appears unreadable with garbled text and stray phrases. The fragment hints at a Saturday event on November 4 with unclear horse names, figures, and results, offering no verifiable details or outcomes.
A fragmented racing notice from October 27, 1916 for the South Coast Pony Races includes scattered names and times. The readable bits mention See, Fat Fan, and Sh: 3 gest 9 toner with unclear timings. It preserves several stray personal names and event cues amid the damaged OCR.
War time racing at Warwick Farm featured a program managed by government railways with race entries, officials, and scheduling notes. The event included participants such as patrons and stables aiming for prize money and public attendance.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Memola Grange and NACLA Odea with October 44. No coherent events or clear entities. Summary limited by unreadable data but preserves the two named items and a date reference where legible.
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