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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1917
Page
12
A sprawling horse racing update notes Budgets, trainers, and jockeys across Sydney and New Zealand, with references to Menangle Park, Randwick, and Caulfield. It covers events, handicappers, notable horses like Saltaire and Betrayer, and ongoing race preparations and transfers amid a busy season.
Fina acceptances for the Ascot Spring are due today and entries close for the Tamworth Jockey Club three day meeting. Details include deadline times, nominations, and prize money while noting meetings in New Zealand and Manangle Park with quotes on taxation and wagers.
Racing results and entries dominate the Warwick Farm card with selections for Barlstine Myrangle Queen and Warquurt Pacific in the juvenile and handicap events. Narooma sustains a shoulder injury after a spill at Moorefield with rider Gray Mees. owners and trainers prepare for upcoming meetings at Ascot and November options. A coroner reports accidental death of apprentice F J Cudsiby after a track fall at Yeenving, while horses bred at Shipley Stud, including relations to Comedy King and White Star, head to sale.
A committee of the ALC held on Fel day 19th to discuss racing events and rider permits. Notable actions include approving summer meeting programs, arranging a Grandstand Beaker hurdle, and allocating funds from the Jockeys Fund to Yorke, Knox, Wad, and Hanslow.
Report from Randwick describes horses sprints and hurdles with Kandow Lam bourne and De Eysee among multiple performers. References to several runners, times, and a busy morning with various horses contesting furlongs and six furlongs, noting pace and easing up as events continued.
A garbled 19th century racing text describes trotting events and figures around the Richmond Thousand and Melbourne circuits. It lists horses, owners, trainers, venues, and transfers with scattered names such as Kevin Good, Jick Wat, and J. Stanton, noting sales, meetings, and prospects across multiple locations and dates.
Reported timings and placements from a Victoria Park athletic meet feature the Hurdles over middle distances with several named runners such as Morse Code and Mundentes. Other events include five furlongs won by Royal Navy and Rasy and a mile sprint by Prince Runall with detailed timings and participant notes.
The article reports clashes between racing clubs and authorities over permits and funding. It notes opposition to AJCs and calls for government action while highlighting the role of sponsor and donor groups. It mentions Barrisie, Randwick, and various committees contending with regulations and funding debates affecting suburban horse racing.
In a morning note from inquiry halls authorities debate the condition of racing expressions and the power to curb expert opinions. The Association committee seeks date changes and government action while owners trainers and jockeys press for consideration and consistent enforcement. Robertson stands as Advertised for the period.
A denitailin represenving the Comte Press Autocinion proceeds to the Vedern Treasurer in Mebaurne on Wednesday. Officials announced new tax measures and safety stamps for entertainment venues, while a sergeant faced questions about the proceedings and was unable to confirm a key revulk.
The article discusses New Zealand racing updates with references to traders, racing figures, and events across Australia, Randwick, and Melbourne. It mentions Derby prospects, horses like Biplane, and various trainers and jockeys, reflecting a period-style preview of upcoming races and opinions on form and status.
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