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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1938
Page
21
Racing notes from Moonee Valley describe several minor events on Saturday. Gimerock wins AjC event with Merry Smile at distant second, Pigeon Seas third. Tusion Smart Methourfelte shows potential but not yet free.
Entries and horse notes for the St Albans Hop For Fillies and other races list many horses with times and form: Suzaire Meteorigal Themeis Manta Heroic Cross Sargeos Two Kings Mars Piight and more. Commentary highlights pace starts, potential, and expected performance with references to Caulfield and Adelaide form.
A race report cites drivers Cook CloConstann Trump Cox Munro and Burtle recounting how misfortune at the home turn affected results. Avenger and Balkan Prince are noted for rough behavior and poor balance while rtelle’s Star suffers bad luck and nearly wins.
Rival Chief won the Cannon bury Ghikes at Randwick in a walk. Aspire is described as a Gay Lothario colt with pace, in his first race. Melas has had a couple of practice runs and may have a chance with a good start.
Horse racing notes report Dundonald Handicap six furlongs with Aurie's Star showing pace and Hegemonic underperforming. Jatin aims for bold bid amid weaker field. Marie's Acre delivers two strong performances in Ellerstie with a fast six furlongs in 1.12 time.
Ebheshausen secretary Mr. Wred says the team broke catering attendance records by a large margin. The total figure for the day exceeded prior highs by thousands, with a notable rise in radio day totals and a substantial improvement over the previous year’s figures.
Moonee Valley provides detailed entries for first and second stakes including the Alban Wandicap and the Dolato OL Furlouge. The listed fields feature horses such as Royal Chief, The Trump, Ajax, and Aurantic with odds, weights, and trainer notes noted by the Moonee Valley Racing Club.
Cup riders pinal neeephiness for the Melligarna Cup are due on Tuesday next. Some riding engagements have been made for weeks past, but others are just being completed. Probable riders include Trump A Reed Spear Chief M McCnerien Royal Chief Uartle Lagiuou D Mure Kingdom A Knox Marauder J O Sullivan Bourbon R Pursorts St Constant vW Cook Nuirehi H Yadger Son of Aurousn it Medhurst Sir Regent R Marsden.
Racing results and selections from St Albans and Dundonald events list entrants in fillies and colts divisions. Winners include Merry Smile and Esperanto with a series of places noted for fillies steeplechase plate and cup events.
A Melbourne field notes 17 years of winners from outside Victoria and previews this Saturday’s Moonee Valley Cup. Eight or more topweights have withdrawn, but the lineup remains strong with foreign owners and New Zealand entries challenging local contenders. The Moonee Valley club has improved facilities for visitors as Melbourne boasts one of the finest valley meetings in history.
Melbourne report recalls owner-trainer Leftwich discussing Caulfield Cup prospects for Buzalong. He hints at racing plans in Melbourne and stresses caution about attempting both Cup chances, noting the difficulty of a double Cup pursuit and the risks to horses.
Meance Valley presented several morning gallops led by Royal Chiefs and Spear Chief at Canfield. A Brad effort beat Trump’s record by Manollve at 1 minute 1.660 seconds, while Mentone Queen of Seng Rin posted 6f. Top Row clocked 42 in 494. Master Motley ran 613 Cast 3 in 39.
Jockey W Cook, in fine form in Australia, is highly valued in India and has been offered a substantial retainer. He will ride St Constant in the Melbourne Cup, depart for India the same night, then return for sulumn racing in Australia. He joins Alec Higgins stable under a £1000 retainer with 4/10d per losing mount and 9/10d per winning mount plus 10 percent of all place winnings.
The Moonee Valley Cup notes a long heritage with race dates traced back to 1682, highlighting the event’s deep roots and enduring presence in racing history.
A race report notes Nuffield’s Steady Six and a colt named Mimbo showing well at Enaen today. Trainers Monro and Horan Gin LT oversaw the workout as spectators intended to gauge future form and potential progress of the young entry.
Fragmented racing notes list numerous horses and times across events. Caul Beld leads with a 1.20 in TA while several entries like Ajax, Beau Mari, and March rivals post varied fractions. The jagged text cites miles, 4f and 6f segments, records, and placements amid a chaotic chronicle of racing performances.
Train arrivals from Sydney note Tom Murray in tour, with Disum and Wedding and Senorita. The entry signals the TC carnival primarily, as he will run first in the Ve miner races.
A fragmented racing note describes Captain Smart and Llancharivar with bets and form. It notes Llancharivar as 5-4 favorite and Slanchivar in hurdles, plus Knight Fall and a Welter race close finish. The text highlights finish details and racing names in a period tone.
Hampton's St Albans events show multiple divisions with winners Merry Smile and Anne in the first divisions, Rhymeter and Ajax among others in Steetle and Cox Plate, plus Colts and Geldings divisions featuring Esperanto and Rival Chief. Other notable placements include Pigeon, Justice, Sue taire, Meteorical, Two Kings, Grey Abbot, Young Idea, Aeolus, Manolive, Allchengee, Queen of Song, Grandson, Lockment, Moles, Pure Gold, Hegemonic, Mohicun, and Top Row.
Melbourne Cup coverage reports final acceptances due Tuesday at 2 pm Sydney support for St Constant boosts his odds to second favorite. Itchingee praised as a weatherproof standout with potential at 10 furlongs. Trainer Joe Cook focuses on St Constant while key horses race in the Williem cup and Werribee events. Weight changes and upcoming races are outlined as the carnival builds.
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