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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1925
Page
16
The column outlines likely Melbourne Cup contenders with Windbag as a leading choice. It weights Windbag Whittier and Pilliewinkie among top hopes, notes Manfred Amman and Blackadder as potential place-getters, and suggests a broader field for the Caulfield Cup and related races.
Melbourne Cup coverage notes acceptances and form. Windbag is favored after Randwick success and Sydney Cup showing. Pilliewinkie, Virgin Gold, Frances Tressady and Royal Charter also discussed with prospects varying by race terms and track conditions.
In Sydney, Melbourne Cup betting has been quiet over the past week. Manfred had a recovery after Moonee Valley, but the response was not decisive enough to satisfy all. Pilliewinkie’s recent gallop kept him prominent, with Tookarby also rising in the market among many listed contenders.
The Melbourne Cup field includes Stand By J E Pike Windbag J Munro Spearfeltr R Lewis Pilliewinkie G Young Virgin Golid P Brown Lemina B Matson Royal Charter W Duncan Ring of Aron 3 Sleigh Manfred F Dempsey Friaredale A Wilson Straus H Badger Tookarby N Percival Raith T Fuzzard Kanooka J Munro Rampion S Cracknell Drochess of Blankney G Young Potentate J Pike Sarpedon F Dempecy Treylon R Lewis Gladys Lillian H Bird Victoria Derby Hampden J Daniels M F Dempsey Amooosea K Bracken Belgamba H Jones Petunia R Lewis Manacre F Forbes R Lewin Mercian King Cantala Stakes.
The AJ C Spring meeting records approximate attendance figures for 1925 with totals around 221,000 to 228,000 across four days. Early estimates show first day attendance near 73,000, followed by 31,000 on day three and 32,000 on day four. The brief notes that Act of 2000 affected four days, with few country or interstate visitors, and industrial troubles reduced Sydney patronage.
Richard Abbott aged 46, an Australian agent, pleaded guilty in Central Police Court to using a room for a New Zealand cup sweep lottery. A court fine of £100 was imposed, and £52 5s found in the room was forfeited. Separate Wellington court cases saw H J McGrath and C R Sutherland fined £5 each for a related lottery scheme.
Rosehill likely to stage at least one race with divisions planned. Possible entrants include Trial Hurdles costful or Loophead in non stipulated conditions. Other events feature Nursery Handicap with Igloaming's Sister or Waitaki, Flying Handicap with Valais Queen or Flyaway, Granville Stakes with Fortsilk or Yaralla, Rosehill Handicap with Gulgong or Polynesian, and Flying Wester with Bosworth Field or Overyssel.
A telegram from West Australia Trotting Association secretary J Flint outlines dates 8 13 and next year for the Australasian Championship with close nominations on January 11 2006. The WA meeting allocated 2800 pounds in prize money to champion stakes led by Great Hope 1500 Win Direct 650 Kola Girl 400 Taraire 350 Globepool 150. Delavan the visiting horse received 100 reimbursement. Attendance figures for WA trotting fixtures set new records with three night attendances 901 8780 and 12288. Other items discuss NY night trotting outlook and NSW government stance. A separate note covers Goulburn plans for a Tablelands Trotting Association and potential dissociation from NSW clubs.
Two by Dixie Daly Rachel Chi Cursi Nur Gelding is offered for sale. The listing notes a smooth ride and good manners with a solid show record and well‑named lineage. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect and discuss price.
Amended programme notes reveal the winner in a racing or cycling event with special emphasis on slowed time tactics and notable competitor Slowed Tih.
Doncaster September sales record strong prices with several yearlings over 3000gns. Notable lots include a grey filly by Gay Crusader out of Tetea Tate and a chestnut colt by Bachelor's Double out of Santa Minna. Multiple purchasers such as Mr. Crawford and Lord Glanely are listed among buyers. The event highlights two youngsters described as truly exceptional in the sale catalog.
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