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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1920
Page
10
The report reviews Epsom Handicap contenders and form from Rand showings. It highlights Chrysolaus Chrysniaus Remmon and Sydney Dame and notes rival strengths, recent trials, and likely runners for the Tattersall’s meeting with race conditions and expected results.
Report covers long distance division entries with several horses named including Milliemes Finnark White Priest Lingle and Benarde, noting lameness in Bowe and uncertain prognosis for several runners after recent races. Discussion focuses on potential future runs at Rosehill Randwick and the Prince of Wales Stakes with reference to trainer and owner expectations.
The Rosehill Guineas discussion centers on past winners, odds shifts, and the impact of recent form on backing. Contenders such as Electric Wire and Walldee Iningman are noted with varying prices, while predictions focus on connections like Connal and Nakalpenne for the Saturday run.
A detailed review of Saturday’s races notes Derby hopefuls Strathredoe and Glenacre leading a crowded field with varying form. Strathredoe is praised for staying potential while Glenacre shows consistency, though neither is clearly superior to the top colts. Other three-year-olds fail to impress Derby prospects, with few definite contenders emerging from the Chelmsford Stakes and related events.
The article recounts Spion Kop failing to place in the Grand Prix of Pari and later losing to Abbots Trace at the Derbyshire meeting. It notes rising doubts about his form, mentions Caligula’s upset win at Ascot, and details Caligula’s pedigree, speed, and connections. It also references Lord Wilton selling him to the Indian sport, and Geroaldo’s stable involvement, with broader notes on form and upcoming races.
Weather favors a Rosehill Saturday meeting with key races and several potential runners. Hurdle, Camellia Stakes, and Rosehill Guineas feature, while FREVANYAN MAIDOS SHAPALY ALPACRE ROBEHUL GUINEAS GLENACRE ERASMUS ECARTE KENNAQUHATA CHRYSOLAUS GREENSTEAD SALITROS TRAVENT are listed as live entrants amid a busy program.
A fragmented report notes Gloaming not to be raced at the spring meetings after recent setbacks at Rongweh. Trainers weigh options for his season, including possible New Zealand arrangements, while Ro J. Mason and Mr Greehwood’s party return home amid ongoing speculation.
Government seeks new revenue from racegoers with added fees in paddock areas and admissions. Ministers favor a four scheme to extract more from patrons while pledging no large drop in turnout, as bookmakers and paddock attendances are scrutinized for fairness and potential new charges.
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