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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1935
Page
7
A misty betting market hints at a mystery candidate in Randwick's spring events this year. Revealing details remain tight as favorites Syneony and Shella show backing, with Paddord and Orpah drawing bets before the main divisions unfold and results shape the field.
A fragmented report notes Limbohm securing a first Sydney win amid a weighty drop and New Zealand competitors. Lin. hn appears among eight rivals with Kensington Hinienp and A. Knox mentioned, while owner-miner J. T. Jameson receives a first pace acknowledgment.
Weather and market dynamics shape final backing ahead of Epsom and Metropolitan races. Owners weigh horse condition against Randwick track status, with many aiming to exploit the last 24 hours for long-odds bets. Candidates include Synagoras, Gy Blonde, Dart Sky, and Sarchario, while others drift or wait for clearer form before bets.
At Sydney's Randwick Kennington course Western Suburbs rider Ferd Pepe led a rainy day program with strong performances in discus and long jump while rival riders and locals like Knox and Jamieson drew attention. The meeting featured track events, high jump attempts, and racing chatter about upcoming Metropolitian odds and track form.
After 42 years Tobi Marshall, longtime groundsman at Bridge Cricket Ground, retires at 52. He built a lasting record by preparing the wicket for tests between England and South Africa in the lab era. Marshall was at the ground when the first Australian eleven opened its tour in England.
Jack Beattie, famed Australian lacrosse captain, retires at 40 in Melbourne after leading Victoria since 1994. He played for Malvern Mulbournes dating to 1924, a club with ten premierships, scoring 41 goals in recent seasons and 19 in a single match, leaving a storied legacy in the sport.
Coastal waters from Clarence River to Lake Colac show black bream, whiting, and sand whiting bites with good catches at Richmond and Hawkesbury. Salmon plentiful at Pambula, trout culture planned for Lake Colac, 4000 yearlings to be released. Ballarat acclimatisation society preparing purchases. Trout totals: 1,964,000 brown and 2,000,000 rainbow stocked. anglers include Mrs A Boyle and Messrs E O'Neil Fox Potts Jackson Maynard Winsall.
Royal Motor Yacht Club of New South Wales kicked off its 31st season at Rose Bay with over 1000 guests and more than 60 cruising craft joining 50 boats. Commodore Daly welcomed delegates from Newcastle and Sydney clubs as the Ocean race featured Orion and other high power craft amid lively exhibitions and wind challenges.
Report covers forthcoming Sunday racing and the Flying Squadron season with skippers named. Sydney and Brisbane events loom with Dun taking helm of Tangatoma and a new six-boat fleet to contest the meets. Details include boats like Yendye Cutty Sara and Desdemona, and remarks on organizational roles and dates.
The Queensland 120 percent Skiff Group plans test races on December 7 8 and 14 to select representatives for the Australian championship at Brisbane. Sydney clubs expect the dates to suit them while most entrants failed to start in a recent inter club event. Only four of 03 entries began the race despite a favorable forecast.
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