The Sportsman's Notebook on Racing Swindle and Bets
In Sydney years past, a racing swindle by a pair of brothers collapses after a flashy start. A Bavon group, a brazen boniface, and steady bookmaking lead to muttered excuses and near misses as snooping stewards, bets, and a failed venture reveal the perilous world behind the Tattersall’s Club carnival.
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Tommy
Metrop Candidate Backing in Warwick Handicap Race
A field from Newemale and surrounding districts gathered at Warwick Fern last Saturday to back North erm pride. The three year-old Jandy set a punishing pace before Pano surged, but Bairn and Panarat fought for the lead. Bairn finally won by a half length, Panarat took second, Jardy third, with local supporters optimistic despite mixed fortunes.
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Ruenolf
Mack
Jordy
Jandy
Pano
Panarat
Jardy
Balraia
al Lochiel
Sparse OCR fragment hints at event outcome and motives
A fragmented line mentions a Saturday event and a motive tied to a mob or group, but lacks clear names, places, or outcomes to establish a full report. The unreadable text prevents a precise summary of individuals, organizations, or dates.
Unlucky to Lose in Farm Race Narrow Finish
Unlucky to Lose, The Face Welter, the Inet race of the day at the Farm on Saturday, drew a large field of 17. Tingaree, Newcastle horse, started equal favourite with Sweetness and a strong backing. Rydalmere edged a tight finish over Sweetness and Tingaroo, with Rydalmere showing gameness after poor luck earlier. Breetham dropped back from the Graight after a costly mistake.
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Paul
Tingaree
Ruenalf
Warwick
Friend
Hewitt
Tingaroo
Sweetness
Rydalmere
Ugh Hydalmere
Breetham
Moorefield
Vanlock Breaks Through in Farm Stakes Victory
W Bowman owner of Vanlock claimed surprise after the gelding won the Farm Stakes by a length and a half, defeating Contort who led early. Woodlander and Grand Somnus trailed as Vanlock showed stamina after years of near-misses against metropolitan rivals.
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Vanlock
Soramie
Metropolitan Company
Lochiel
Woodlander
Gaby Triumphs in Liverpool Mile at the Farm
Gaby showed exceptional form to win the Liverpool Mile at the Farm last Saturday. Pompous headed the betting but faded, while Proprietor and Famous chased hard as Gaby surged clear to win by nearly a length in a strong gallop. the result boosts Gaby for the upcoming Epsom Handicap and cements Proprietor as a top rival.
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Liverpool
Pompous
Rosehill
Thea
Gossoon
Proprietor
Melbourne Sport Racing Preview at Flemington
Victoria Racing Club notes for the upcoming Flemington meets with listed races and contenders. August Hurdle and Show Handicap feature Realm Bolang Medallist Nipper Chivalry plus entries Abdallah and others in a mixed fields card. Names include Proceedor Retrenuer Riversdale Rangatira Woorgulin across events.
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Melbourne
V.B.C
Flemington
Realm Bolang
Touchwood
Abdallah
Isis
Ellis Riversdale Orline
Rangatira Woorgulin
Mulakef Stakes inquiry praised amid racing woes and accidents
The action by Mipendiary stewards calling for an inquiry into Ben Grafton’s Mulakef Stakes run is praised for curbing running unfit horses. Caulfield reports note injuries and a fatal fall at races, with J C and Realm events stirring controversy amid sensational commentary on horseracing and scribal excess.
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Mipendiary Stewards
Ben Grafton
Superstition Wins Tight Hurlde Race at Local Meet
Secured by Superstition defeated rivals in a closely contested hurdle event at the local meet. Tarags fell near the three-furlong pole, Hyde chased from the outside, while Seramie led briefly before Superstition surged to victory ridden by Paddy Pollen. Odds favored Bolamic before numbers posted.
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Edward
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Hyde
Seramie
Bolamic
Jet
Superstition
Fairy
Prominus
Hoe
Paddy Pollen
Patrick
Keys
Realm V.R.C. Hurdle Race Winner Noted in Bulletin
In the Bulletin, Yarf writes about Realm winning the V.R.C. Hurdle Race and mentions the Little Bernie horse once owned by Bodern. The piece references Alexis as Park Handicap winner at Brisbane last Saturday and includes scattered notes on figures and places from the era.
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Alexis
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Pager
Fo Ga
Healm
Pister
Oumer Esis
Ms Ie
Battle Among Ascot bookmakers Ends With Draw and Exiles
Tensions flare over Ascot Racing Club actions as old Ascot bookmakers are excluded by the Combine Barrons. Some exiles plan to confront the pony club and pursue legal avenues to recover payments while speculation grows over future developments.
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Ascot Races Today Programme Details
The notice lists today’s racing programme at Ascot with early events and order of races. It notes start times and track schedule for the day, indicating a full card of flats and obstructed races. Authorities remind bettors to check final results and any adjustments to the day’s listings.
Anticipations and Trials in Flat Racing Meeting
Racing notes show sprightly or Gundywauk and Hee Helen as top contenders in the ou ricen One cap. Clare leads NW G. with My Fancy in second and Bimmerline third. A Maiden Handicap lists Dalpurs Selenda and Bimmerline in top places. A Thirteen-thres Handicap features Stoich Miz we or Resallass with Beavis Bont and Ther ee ae in notable positions. Future races include Fourlosk and Kilcoy near the top.
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Ig Reliance
Gussoon
Prince George Rekoun
Mona Lily
the Owl
Gundywauk
Lord Blaize
Taneaeer
Clare Nellie Giayr
Lassie
Dexter
Sprightly
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Clare
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My Fancy
Dalpurs
Selenda
Bimmerline
Stoich Mizwe
Resallass
Beavis Bont
Ourtern
Ther
Fourlosk
Wauk
Kilcoy
Moobfield Races Programme For Saturday Includes Stakes
Moorfield races list a programme for Saturday featuring the Eogarah Stakes Cherry Hipe Flying Handicap Sweetnese Bt Louie and Draslle among entries.
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Sweetnese
Louie
Baer Draslle
Ascot and Pony Betting Clash Sparks Bookmaker Monopoly Storm
Sportaman condemns Pony and Galloway Owners Association control over pony facing at Ascot and other clubs. The Kenns coves form a protectors group, but a new close combine aims to grant Kensington bookmakers sole pony betting rights. Ascot factions ally with Kensington figures, prompting hostile notices and resignations as the betting monopoly plan unfolds amid public concern.
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Nasoviation
Sporting Sparks and Sporting Scandals Across the World
A jumble of sports chatter voices outrage and humor on racing cricket and football. A London style column mocks betting, accidents and Ascot betting rules while noting daring aerial stunts and a mix of broad sport anecdotes and sensational headlines.
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