Stipes Intervene As Bithusa Races Barefoot At Menangle
The officials ordered Bithusa to race barefoot after observers spotted ordinary shoes on the gelding. Owner Mr Davis claimed misinterpretation of instructions to plate the horse and said the shoes were not removed due to time constraints. Bithusa, considered a roughie, sprinted to victory, with the horses’ heavy shoes cited as a potential disqualification risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Turner and Williams
Bithusa
Davis
Walla Walla Versus Louis Direct Betting Challenge
In Sydney August 2 sports column, a reader questions Mr GC Simpson’s choice of Walla Walla for advertising Louis Direct yearlings. A challenge offers £500 bets on Walla Walla to race Louis Direct at Harold Park, and on Walla Walla progeny against Louis progeny in 1935 derbies.
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GC. Simpson
Louis
Walla Walla
Australia
Simpson
Lee
Mt I
Harold Park
Wallawill
Meio Eee O
Walla
Farewell to Jack Adams Press Room Fixture
The late Jack Adams is remembered as a spokesman and courteous helper whose friendly face and ready hand left a lasting impression. Mourners extend sympathy to his mates and acknowledge his enduring presence in raceday memories.
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Jack
Jack Adams
Racing Riddle Fails to Secure Top Training Ticket
Peter Riddle, once a leading trainer of trotters, did not appear among the silvertails when the license list was published. He switched to gallopers, drew patrons, but angered the AJC over Prince Elmo at Canterbury and received a 12 moon penalty. After his term, his name reappeared among No 2 lists and a No 2 ticket was granted again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hough
Peter Riddle
Riddle
Peter
AJC
Prince Elmo
Canterbury
Nam
Siw
Hoops Debate Carrier Pigeons News at Victoria Park
Hoops complained of men pressuring players to carry private messages to jockeys in the room. A.J.C. tightened access to weigh-ins and jockeys areas to curb leaks. Officials barred outsiders, boosting surveillance to stop unscrupulous operators from contacting trainers and riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everal Hoops
Victoria Park
Shane Surveil
Peter Pan’s Spring Form Against Melbourne Cup Fame
After Autumn tests Peter Pan shows signs of returning to top form, trainer Frank McGrath noting a tougher Spring campaign ahead. Jim Pike hints the colt will be aimed at feature races, with potential rides planned across Caulfield and Randwick engagements.
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Johnnie Jason
Oro
Lough Neagh
Regilla van Peter
Eary Wa
Frank McGrath
Jim Pike
Pike
Peter Pan
Melbourne
Sim
McGrath
Randwick
Regilla
Peter
Lies Unlimited Grafts Exposed At Sydney Race Meetings
A Melbourne based reader reports a two man confidence scam at Sydney race meetings. The older man operates as a convincing owner or trainer while the younger mugs bettors near the betting ring and Birdcage, guiding victims toward the other man for pitches. The pair aims to separate strangers from funds by fabricating insider connections.
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Unlimited Co
V.P
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Menangle
Mio Aye
Charalf
Turner
Williams
Mr. J. Davis
Dalmatic
Sydney
Sportsman
Hoops
A.J.C
Theave
Serica
DEVIL
Him
Ithout
Ekter Pas
Kuvera
F. McGrath
Rona Valley
Alec
Ines
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