15 Sep 1926
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1926
Page
1
Heavy rain faded to a favorable Randwick day with 38000 in attendance. Wind hindered times as Windbag failed to repeat last year’s Chelmsford win while Grosvenor found favor among the crowd.
The writer notes an upcoming Epsom Handicap where Aerangi and Anglani are set to challenge the odds-on favourite Fujian. Anglani and Fujian are described as evenly matched, with Aerangi recovering from a stumble early on and Anglani expected to pose the main challenge given equal luck in running.
AOT racing note covers Valiare at Warwick Farm and Windbag at Randwick failing to win. Limerick defeats Windbag in the Chelmsford Stakes and appears set to challenge Rampion for the AWC Derby. Discussion of form, upcoming races, and possible Epsom prospects follows with names such as Rice Val, Parmer, and Qin Tort mentioned among others.
The article surveys contenders for the Metropolitan Handicap at Randwick, noting Pantheon as a favorite though inconsistent in prior races. It discusses Vitality and North agencies, Star Stranger and Count Cavour, Larkspur, and other runners, weighing form, distances, and trainer calls while predicting likely contenders and possible winners.
Fujisan and Chalder triumph in Tattersall’s Tramway Handicap at the meeting. Aorangi ran well to finish second after barrier trouble, while Resource stayed in touch before fading. Fujisan recovered from a stumble at the start and moved strongly to secure the win.
A fragmentary report discusses Murillo and Spearer in Melbourne and Sydney horse races. It notes Murillo’s weak form and questions owner plans, mentions Spearer’s betting stance at Caulfield and possible absence from Randwick Metropolis day races, and suggests Melbourne backers may wait for Sydney arrival before backing the Metropolitan.
A large field for the Epsom Handicap is unlikely this year with about a half dozen main contenders. Amounis Fujisan Pantheon and Star Stranger figure among the probable runners, while previous favorites like Mullahawn face scrutiny after recent Tramway Handicap results. Fujisan’s Tramway form has enhanced his chances as the field tightens toward race day.
A historical note recalls California’s past ban on bookmaking, the rise and fall of horse breeding, and a current effort to revive racing with pari mutual betting under a three member governor appointed State Meeting Board. The plan caps take at one percent of capital with funds split between veterans’ and fair boards.
The Australian Derby scene centers on Limerick Rampion and Cromwell. Rampion loses to Cromwell at Randwick while Limerick struggles in Hobartville stakes and Loomwo warns against underestimating his Derby bid. Pantheon Windbag and Tapion figure in the field as possible challengers with Derby hopes intact.
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