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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1911
Page
11
A brief dispatch from a special correspondent discusses inter state relations and reports on ongoing developments with emphasis on regional aspects and official responses. The piece notes identified authorities and regional responses shaping the situation.
Victorian race meeting highlights at Bandown Park after rain heavy ground. Georgetie wins Trial Handicap while Jumpers’ Flat Race sees Gramax’s Ageran place. Langton prevails in Beedows Park Handicap. Ascot Thousand and Mentone meetings noted with Salvator Rosa and Full Sail winning key events. several falls and notable form notes across multiple races.
September racing in Brisbane sees smaller fields, vibrato and Vibrator compete in open handicap, Drift strong but defeated by Lord Flav. Brew Laddie impresses in Valley Handicap, J. Nolan's Splendide foals, scratchings and public notices follow. Officials report racecourse actions, club finances, and upcoming Warr Glen and Lilydale Hunt Club meeting notices.
In Hockhampton on September 2, a two day rate meeting initiated by Hockhampton Jockey Club secretary KR Gerbarn faced bookmaker strikes over a fee of £16 1s for the event. Three felons paid the demanded fee but the rest held out as racing continued with fair quality.
Northern Queensland report from August 34 describes the Towneville racing carnival final meeting. Golden Lass by Mr Love wins the Flying Handicap ahead of Assam and Bungledee. Little Executrix takes the First Hack Race with Bulburra and Fame second and third. Artiste awarded after disqualification of the winner for a whip coercion incident involving Esencathig. Stewards exonerate Sh oedon the elder. Ambraisine wins the Weller. J. H. Barnes, followed by Oniden.
The article reviews notable horses Kadlung and T.T. aiming for the Derby next month, noting Kadlung’s strong form and T.T.’s late surge to win the Tattersall’s Guineas. It recounts Two-year-olds Putveday and Netherton, and mentions Kelly’s alias history, the outcome of the Steeplechase with Wolseley, and notes field events at Morphettville with Peal and others, plus a jockey’s arm injury.
Glow and Far North reports a close race with Hangledoo securing the Augee Handicap amid strong support. Molograph led early, Peter Piper faltered, Bungledeo seized the turn to win while Suntide edged Peter Piper for second. The meeting closed successfully with racing excitement and bright finishes. The Cairns show meeting is noted with nominations and Derby distance adjustments. The Chad adds £20 to the sweepstakes. next prize hinges on June events.
The column records scattered horse racing mentions and betting chatter across venues like Caulfield and Epson, noting horses such as Levi, Avret fan, and Royal Soult, with references to Caulfield Cup history and withdrawn runners. It includes odds, race times, and bookmaker guidance, plus a mix of cricket, football, and other sport snippets.
A fragmentary note describes a mare that stood out on the pasture and then a planned mating with Platol this year. The aim is to produce an Arquebuse lineage, likely a notable horse breeding intention.
South Australia Adelaide September 9 report on Yaversall's Guineas meeting at Morphettville last Saturday. Attendance excellent and receipts nearly £5000 higher than last year. Monarch led early in the hurdles but was nosed out by Kopenick who won by half a head. Kopenick is by Koopan from Madura. Tattersall's Handicap drew heavy betting with Lord Alwyne second after a fierce stretch run by the three year old Katimuna. Trainer Kelly holds promising colt Aryan from Lady Augustd. speculation tied to a potential Adelaide Cup winner link, with the colt tipped for Derby prospects.
Tasmanian Racing Club plans a major season opener at Elwick on September 23 signaling renewed activity after a dormant spell. The Tasmanian Trotting Club boosted prize money, drawing public interest and record totals, while changes at TRC reflect retirements and appointments including J Eady to a vacancy.
The final day of Boulder Racing Club events in Western Australia ended with modest fields and cool wind. Attendance and totals lagged behind the prior year but the overall three day receipts for 1911 were higher than 1908. Proopal won the Encouragers Stakes, Flogger claimed the Welter Plate, and the Great Western Steeplechase featured a fall of several runners with Lord Parihis praised for his effort. Monqua the favorite won the Farewell Handicap amid a brief storm that disrupted the later program.
The list of 564 names in the Melbourne Cup era has been revolved. Cutta, rider of Archer to victory in two Melbourne Cups, is now in Kalgoorlie and in poor health. Kalgoorlie club preparations at a recent meeting impressed, despite a dry season. Water shortage is expected to push prices higher this year.
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