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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1915
Page
11
Inter state turf items recount racing gossip and results with names like Cranbrook Seyiermier and Eloy. Reports cover track outcomes, stewards notes, and upcoming meetings, detailing horses, jockeys, and venues across Melbourne era racing circles.
In Queensland race day at Albion Park on Monday the crowd saw three warm favorites win amid rough riding and a split field of ten. Taverns and Handbag battled for top honors while Wise outsiders and long-shot contenders failed to threaten the finish as the day’s card offered a mix of close finishes and notable performances from horses trained by Pat Corbett and others.
A fragmented report from the Adelaide racing meet outlines performances across major races. Winners include Maid and Lady Pistol in the Hardie Race, Victoteee in the Mayor's Mile, and Beilmare Pewavia in the concluding event, with Prince and Tattersaire Club noted among participants and notable retirements and sales affecting field dynamics.
Fragmentary sale notice lists a white KeicHT likely offered by HUMES with partial contact details. The readable text hints at a personal or classified sale item but lacks complete information or location. The readable elements emphasize sale status and seller name amid damaged OCR.
The Boulder Racing Club held its annual meeting noting reduced gate totals and totalisator turnover from prior years. Venetian ging and Murai-Gipay Queen led in key events with notable performances at the Welter Plate and Beubler Cup heats while illness kept Mr. A. McDougall from duty as chairman of the tipendiary stewardy.
In Southern Tasmania this season two clubs announce eight days of racing between now and a busy schedule At Hobart and Risdon Park courses owners expect better opportunities after limited opportunities previously For the Hobart Club the season opens on October with a feature meeting The Tasmanian Jockey Club outlines a program including shires gallops and a three race meeting Also mentioned are plans for young horses and a rising prospect Lanudes with high hopes for later races in Melbourne and Sydney The Patmanion Racing Club shows an evolving program including prominent names and potential entries for future events
A NSW country racing report covers committee elections at Tamworth with names like J. Regal and Wyralla, and notes on deputies and district stewards. It mentions McN. W. Devlin's inquiry into Wagen meeting affairs, recent committee selections, and concerns over appointments affecting racing operations and scheduling.
In a lively summary of recent racing, favorites like Mabert the Mace and Rouge clash with contenders such as Winnael and Festive Mouth. Park Stakes and Meron Sweepstakes provide key showings as Lady Minnie and other mares vie for top honors at Cordon Mostgtstute and nearby venues.
Caulfield meeting features Amata’s strong Epsom prospects and Derby candidacy chatter. Amata shown improving with weekend next, while rivals like Waldron, Welter and other entries attract attention for feature races.
At Chelmsford the Tattersalls meeting features novice handicaps for Hecate and Balabano, Tramway Handicap, Golden Cup, and a Spring Handicap for MonsieUr. Also listed are Welter Handicap with Pedestrian and Dollar Dictator, plus several stakes and sprinters.
Speculation centers on Woorak as favorite for the Epsom Handicap and Mounting Cup meets. Bookmakers list Nay points between Woorak and rivals like Neer, Gar lin, First Principle, and Simlish with several other entries such as Cagau and Reputation among favorites for the Metropolitan. Prices vary and bets of substantial sums were attempted for Mere Dolican, while Kinpeburgh remains the Melbourne Cup favorite with Marcullus and Wa lace close behind.
Fragmented OCR text lists horses and bidders for a racehorse sale. Names such as Moore Prater and Elliott appear with references to stalls and auction action. The snippet shows a sale event at a stated venue with mixed illegible fragments and partial bidder mentions.
A disjointed OCR fragment sketches a horse racing day with references to Planet Hann and various horse names. It notes a 10 19-2 chance and mentions winners and a “Not ’Hirnateap” tag, but readable details are sparse.
Reported event notes a Gallipoli Bazaar hosted by the firm The Lady art of Dalgery and Co Limited held at their premises. Outcome cited 300 attended events and funds directed to Australian soldiers with secretary and committee efforts highlighted.
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