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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1919
Page
8
A bustling Moorefield race meeting drew a large crowd as Rualma defied rivals in the Maiden Plate while Majestic Mac and Taralie staged a close jumpers’ drama. Lee Howard rode Confined apprentices’ winner and Pah King surged to victory in the Flying Handicap as betters weighed outcomes and track improvements loomed.
Horse racing notes discuss Sydney Damsel's rising public appeal after Rosehill results. Predictions center on Epsom Handicap contenders Rosehill Rose, Greenater, Prince Viridis, and Pat King, with emphasis on form at Rosehill and Moorefield outcomes. The piece cites trainers' optimism, shifting odds, and expected showings in upcoming features like the Metropolitan and Hanalace Stakes.
The Rosehill race notes doubt backers will overlook his only moderate form and weight advantage. Prince Viridis, Tan Or, Amazonia, and British Arch loom as threats while Seabound, Marella, After Glow, and Kenilford show improving signs.
In England and Australia shifting training ideas favor lighter, cleaner horses over extreme weight. Trainers now use longer conditioning with muscular build, aiming for stamina over sheer frailness. At Goodwood, Buckwheather Limpsfield placed third as Hak won narrowly against Golden Melody in a field of eleven.
Ard-na-ree and the Cups Expected To Run Well in both Ard-ma-ree and the Z Ta race. Kin chance and Matrox plan are noted with weight considerations. Ian Or may be weighed by the AJ.C. to place, with other runners in the Tramway Handicap and Calheld Chin events mentioned alongside.
Speculation on spring races shows Artilleryman as AC Derby favorite with Richmond Main close. Wolaroi leads Epsom Handicap betting while Sydney Darvel gains demand, and contenders like Laddie Blue Mollys Robe Dick Meagher and Pride Virgo feature in Metropolitan and Caulfield Cup markets.
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