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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1925
Page
10
The piece argues the Melbourne Cup remains Australia’s premier race with widespread public interest and betting fervor. It reviews contenders Windbag Manfred Pilliewinkie and others, notes past Cup dynamics, weights, and records, and assesses form for the upcoming race with emphasis on Windbag and Manfred as leading chances.
Windbag looks set to win the Melbourne Stakes with Whittier likely as pursuer. Windbag’s form, plus entries like The Night Patrol Pilliewinkie Pantheon Spearfelt and Manfred, shapes a tight field. pundits expect Windbag to prevail though betting may mix in Whittier and others.
Victorian debate over legalizing the Totalisator weighs revenue gains against government shares and church opposition. NSW experience shows high deductions. Victoria could cap at about ten percent for investors and fifty four percent to the state, with charity earmarks. Backers seek fair percentages. religious bodies oppose the machine, and early returns may disappoint government expectations.
Warwick Farm attracted a fair crowd with brisk betting across races. Night Heron sealed success in the Minto Handicap, while Coolabah charged through to win the October Handicap, beating Folynestan and Gul Gong as Bracken led early. Weather dusted paddock and trains ran broadly on time, with electrification future trips lasting 40 to 43 minutes.
In a rain soaked Doncaster St Leger Solario, backed at 5 to 1 before racing, surged from the pack to win by three lengths over Zambo. Manna and Farminster led early as 15 runners tackled the five furlong straight. Solario dominated the final stretch with J Hecan riding, delivering an excellent time in adverse conditions.
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