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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1915
Page
1
A fragmented Caulfield Cup discussion centers on Nureabadeen and Truarabsdien with mixed bets and uncertain favorites. The piece reflects on Lavende and Reputation, noting betting expectations, race-day conditions, trainer plans, and the crowded Melbourne scene surrounding the Cup week and outcomes.
Railway bookings last Saturday were higher than Cup day with revenue up £76. The Melbourne Cup meeting shows strong financial results despite mixed conditions. Adelaide Derby winner Perambulate is mentioned among riders and incidents as the event carried on.
The article reviews Southern two-year-olds at Caulfield and Flemington, noting Belgian Concert and Gwyn Nursery entries. It highlights Belgian Concert as a strong contender with potential Maribyrnong Plate prospects, and compares filly Charlemagne II’s progeny performance to her colts.
The report covers City Tattersall s club meeting at Randwick with results from races including Lady Minnie’s commanding pace and Ickle Lass taking the Flying Handicap. Mentions Brade, Three Star, and Pedestrian in close contests, along with Caulfield-like odds and track conditions.
The piece analyzes Melbourne Cup prospects with discussion of likely field size possibly reaching 30 runners drawn in big sweeps. it weighs horses such as Wallace Tringlass Lavenda and Gyklon with emphasis on form from Caulfield and Randwick and potential outcomes at Flemington.
New Zealand champion Warstep in first Tassel appearance at Dunedin J C meeting. She ran nine in the Mosgiel Handicap, carrying 10.5 weight, started as favorite but Adjutant won by a length and a quarter, with Warstep two lengths behind in third.
A fragmented report covers horse racing at Randwick and Canterbury with notes on contenders for the New Zealand Cup and Melbourne events. Mentions Mountance, Panache, Coat O Moll, and Mountain Dream in the stakes, along with various three year olds and the Derby contenders. The article tracks form, injuries, and probable runners, including Dalgety’s candidacy and Sub Martian Lady Disdain.
The report notes English bred horses performing strongly before and after 1904, with imports from Britain and New Zealand shaping Australian racing. It highlights Lavendo and Lavella lineage from the St Simon line, mentions Wootton’s plans, and references Lavendo’s sire line and notable progeny as part of early 20th century Australasian racing dynamics.
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