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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1915
Page
1
Derby forecast shows a crowded field with many contenders. Wallace Turners led by Red Signal Ceugne Grireu figure prominently, while Victorian reps Red Signal and Francis Fey loom as major threats. Derby prospects hinge on distance performance and pace setup as Mayfield rivals eye the Randwick clash.
A chaotic racing summary compares Traquette and Woorak across autumn fixtures, noting Traquette’s wins at Caul and the implications for future matchups. It discusses weight allowances, form at Flemington, and potential lineups for upcoming races.
The record notes New Zealand visitors including The New Zealanders Housewife Colonel Soult and Diaces arriving at Randwick. Diavolo, a noted New Zealand sprinter, has won five races this season and is listed in upcoming events such as the sin-furlongs handicap at Gisborne and a seven-furlong handicap. Tim Boolan may attend the nleeplechase for his owner in Australia, while Merrilitx previously won the Second Hurdle Race at Randwick last spring.
A scrambled report notes Australian buyers at Newmarket up to July 31, listing 134 races and aggregate prize value. It mentions horses, bettors, and key figures including J Jarvie and Warren Howe, with several bargains and notable winners highlighted amid July auctions and forthcoming events.
The AJC general entries for the Spring Meeting show high quality, with Laminations s9ielved on Monday marking a strong field. Expected South Australian challengers include Uncle Sam, Aleconner, Blague, Two, Easton, Red Signal, Hadar, and Lyvell, while Lilyvell and Radnor have not won since Randwick last autumn. Limelight, Rew Dengis, Gall-a-Glass, Glippant, Lilywell, and Shr Siase head the imported contenders in a large Spring starter field with six internationals noted.
A Yorkshire Derby preview notes a decrease in nominations for the English Derby with fewer yearling colts entered. The article cites several regional and national nominators and lists counts from Paris and New York entries, highlighting a general drop in interest and anticipated fields for the Derby and Oaks seasons.
Garlin and the Epsom entry faced a mixed return last week after the Jiablecarivanisn sale to Sir William. He showed early speed at Doncaster in the All-aged Stakes but faded to finish well back. Analysts question if Garlin can rebound when facing autumn opposition, with Brattle S and Woorake among those noted in the field.
Seventy three horses will figure in the Epsom Handicap with many top contenders in contention. Le Balfour and Machine Boy draw attention as likely favorites, while Woorak, Garin, Rend, and Canzone show strong form at Randwick. The Doncaster, Caulfield Cup, and Melbourne meeting are noted as key targets with shifting weights and potential entries shaping the spring campaign.
A detailed account of a crowded Canterlary Yate meet with many racers including Balin and Gobble in tight finish. Notable performances include Merlon and Dudes team in the later stages, while Tre Tugenthelis and Madigoyi Zig showed early speed. The card notes betting, weather dust clouds, and the winner invited by Mr Wyennan.
Fragmented OCR notes reference racing figures, candidates, and events with many garbled phrases. Mentions include names like Glasby of Arms, Flash of Steel, and Bee by or Beyagoon, along with stakes such as the Spinne Stakes and a three year old handicap. Details are incoherent and largely unreadable.
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