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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1936
Page
21
Racing notes detail Silver Ring and Sylvandale among Cup hopefuls as final trials near Flemington. Malabone and Mala show progress, with Young Idea favored among Melbourne horses, while jockeys and trainers weigh form versus conditions. The field tightens amid strong rivals and uncertain outcomes.
The Warwick Farm handicapper assigns weights for Saturdays Homebush Handicap middle distance race. Seventeen of twenty six entrants receive light weights as track easterly conditions favor speed and endurance. Notable runners include Lancaster King Guy Blonde On Parade and Egmont with recent form suggesting contenders for a competitive race.
A convoluted recap of contenders and form at Sydney provincial meetings. Mentions Duncan now in the twenties, W Cook with twenty wins, M McCarter with fourteen, and several horses like Doopningy, COT DIGI, and The Voges. Comments on potential improvements, recent performances, and prospects in the betting and weight lists.
Canegrass shows good prospects with favorable weight, as he seeks to justify a previous winning form at Canterbury and Randwick. Other runners include Gay Stet, Phebus, Raleigh, and Wise Boy, but Canegrass remains the standout with strong recent performances and a solid handicap profile.
In a Hawkesbury spring fixture report, the standout barrier effort is noted yet not deemed the top horse. The entrant with strong barrier skills is entered again for the Malden Sprint at Warwiet Farm this Saturday, as the field includes notable rivals.
Strathbogie, the Smart Track worker, shows promising form at Randwick and Warwick Farm trials. Riddle’s team, including BP, readies Strathbogie for ongoing engagements while Silver Standard targets the Melbourne Cup. The Blizzard eyes nearby prep races with Mandwick and Novico circuits shaping the road to future events.
Newcomers compete in the Farm Runners He Graystones Juvenile Stakes at Warwick Farm on Saturday the season s first two year old race at the suburban track. Potential stars include Perimond Bristol Constant Light Harmony Poly Joy Turc Hellg Ballerna and ReTrA from various trials and public runs.
Un Brave circled the field to claim the Fly Ing Uindicap at Riceberg yesterday in his first Sydney start. Belgravia and Grean Tele followed with solid runs, while Palatar faded late. The strong showing by the visiting horse suggests further wins ahead as preparations continue.
The Randwick program features Canegrass and Gay Sheik going a fast five in the best two year olds race. Both horses wore light shoes and finished together attractively, with Kelso's two-year-olds Tom Cowley and Bristol also showing promise over extended sprints. Dalley Payten’s Byculla and others ran solidly in front of a large field, as challengers including Cordistanes Oro and Suncu posted notable times across multiple furlong divisions.
Pegan rode Arbalest to victory in the Zunoood Handicop et Caul field on Saturday. He then faced a one month suspension for causing interference to Match Kng, who drifted Ralph from the home turn.
Fragmented notes describe horses and riders with erratic phrases about racing events. Mentions Victora Park Trinh, Lady Pola, and Gimcrack with scattered details on performances and outcomes.
Sporting Blood showed swift pace winning the mile and a quarter event at Kilmore. Silver Ring and mother New Zealander performed well, with Sporting Blood beating Allinga narrowly as Young Crusader faded late. Archmel and Korimako also ran solid times on the fast track amid strong competition.
Report of standout gallops at Randwick with horses like Bristol Glenform Purkinje and Planet among noted performances across multiple days. Includes times, contenders, and track conditions, highlighting Fastonga Padishah and Gay Shelter as named runners.
Two year olds ran true to form as Caulifield led from the start under jockey Bob Dowls in the Moribyrnong Trophy meeting. Carnforth stayed gamely to finish second, while Parametric dropped to third before finishing strong. Nightguird trailed early but closed well, amid a chaotic field near the straight.
A series of Sydney racing notes outlines contenders for Macquarie Grove meeting. Riche and City Tattersall's Weller race fitness, with AUTOLAND seeking redemption after a defeat. ASSAT shows form with two wins in four starts, while FLAMAIM and COOL SPELL are danger lurkers. BRUSHWOOD and ROYAL BMD appear capable, though interference and track bias could shape outcomes.
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