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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1937
Page
18
The Attersalls Club began its seven-movement program at Randwick on the same day at 1.30 am, eliminating the usual lounge hour. Patrons approved the change and turnstile counts rose, signaling higher attendance and a favorable reception.
Jockey F Shean delivers a birthday double at Rosebery racecourse in Sydney. He shows dominant riding as Rosebery secures two victories, highlighting his affinity for the track and a strong day for the local turf scene.
MEADOW WIND A GOOD COLT MEADOW WIND A GOOD COLT tity AL 1, CLAY FRED. SHEAN, former Brisbane jockey, celebrated his birthday but bashful about his age by winning a double, Meadow Wind and Esteemed, at Rosebery yesterday. He thus had two good reasons for calling it a day. SLEAL has been riding in races for about 10 years, Ife started alt In the northern eapirnt, apprenticed to J. Booth, trainer of Molly's Robe, Shean came to Sydney two years ago, MHE ex-Queenslander made contact at rightway, 74a his Wist ride was a whining one, Lough Nough In the
The column notes Melhyride Cup entrant Malto to his foot recovers and resumes steady work. Mentone trainer Windbegnanee or Tehelit owner Merpinco shifts after a spell. J Holt brings back Heres and Cholandric after rests. Lord Byron sold eastward to Bamibay. Wille Win, NZ spring candidate, trains under restrictions with J Campbell in charge. Silver Step accompanies. Dulewoot Yack resumes work. Davaunie now trained by Pat Kourns after changes.
A fragmented report describes horses like Shean, Wind, and Knight Folly in early Rosebery and Canterbury Guineas context. Mention of Vin Till Wind, Jumpers, and other stakes hints at a lively spring campaign with jockeys, owners, and the VRC audience, though many details are garbled.
Osiria, Queensland Tart Chal party leader, sees farewell lunches before trip to America. M O Shea thanks supporters and expresses interest in racing links. O Shea introduced a doubles total entrant to Queensland after earlier U S visit, noting popularity in Brisbane.
Cessineron trainer G Johnson, active across Newcastle and Sydney, prepared Pearl Verde for her engagement at Randwick last Saturday and aimed for strong results in the ACEC meeting Trial Stakes. Johnson previously scored wins with Alan Verde and Perlman, marking a notable run of recent successes amid a decades long career.
The chestnut Gold Rod shows poor form and questions arise about his fitness and racing condition ahead of the Epsom Handicap. He has a history of bad races and dislike of standing, with draws and pace influencing his chances.
The writer argues Gold Rod failed due to his poor condition and the heavy course, noting previous defeats by Bonnts Lesson and Korimnike. He sides with cautious optimism, claiming sound racing and a strong finish can redeem a horse, citing Lough Noogh’s past Tramway Handicap upset as a reminder that turf certainties do not exist.
Victorian owned Hua shows fitness with a mile on the Randwick course in 1.25 despite slow going. He carried Maurice McCahen and pulled up well. Other horses including Geo ROD and Talking bowled well in early pace and top effort, with Hun pacing strongly for Derby prep. Credit goes to Jim Scoble for Adrian mid-time preparation amid mixed results among others like Gay Blonde and Ot Rowley.
Races at Rosehill and Menlons on Saturday offer free specials with the Inst.yle free telegram service from 9 pm to 12.40. Metropolitan renders should call BTML when numbers alongside weighty wages are found. Countey callers call EW4341 and BWU182. out of service telegrams not sent. Caesar and Gilltown race, Oro challenged by form, chestnut defeats Gleneak over seven furlongs in 1.41. Guy Knight and Sir Regent run nine furlongs in 2.5, Silver Standeard one extra second. Main event over ten furlongs. Steadily shows excellent trim and a sprinter named Fearless ranks second in 37%.
Victorian horses to follow including HAMPTOR KANURI sprint to mile, MARSALAND Nordie, JOHN WILKES IP eight or age, YARINGA middle distance, CONCHITA sprint, NGAPUNA Pelter.
Brown Betty ridden by G Shall for owner-trainer J P Hall won the Rosebery Flying hurdle. Hall praised Shall’s perfect ride and stated the mare was aimed for longer odds, with plans for a Turf campaign and Epsom Handicap aspirations. The win followed earlier 4.10 start odds, with calculations noting the stable’s long involvement in turf racing and future £5000 targets.
Speedy Cushla is favored to win the Adelaide Guineas as the race suits her style better than Golden Hit, with recent form easing previous sharp turns. Stakeholders note Port Guineas reversals, Cheltenham exploits, and a field including Keerleon, Langside, Marco Polo, Merab, and Alimura amid expectations of Cushla’s performance.
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