20 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
1
A lurid tale from early racing lore recounts two owners Jones and Brown colluding in a bet and stagemanaged gallop to back out of a £30 stake. Brown, learning of the ruse, later outmaneuvers Jones in a syndic edge, eventually reclaiming a horse and the moral clash of dirty dealings in a small racing community.
A chaotic scene at the Gaiety on Saturday night eclipses a peanut sellers’ humor as Jack Ritchie promotes a pugilist showdown. Nelson ua of Hock Koya faces a winged opponent, but the pupil forgets lessons, flops about, and provokes crowd laughter before the bout collapses into farce.
The race at Moorefield featured Prefecture and Sight with Sir Richard winning by a length under demanding pace. Despite strong late effort by a filly, she could not overtake the winner on the home turn, leaving prospects for next Saturday's Flying Handicap at the AJ C. Mesting.
Reports on Cockney Boy after a disappointing Moorefield Handicap show a sharp fall in public support for the Summer Cup. Observers cite heavy going and the horse’s inconsistent form, despite a past Ellesmere Stakes win, while stewards seek explanations from owner and jockey. Next potential start hinted at Randwick Grand Stand Bees Pit.
Chestnut gelding Bromine by Medallion Chlorine won the Moorefvld Handicap on a tough track, displaying stamina for longer distances. Kedirohn and Clyde shouts finished close behind as Kaufirpan led early while Bromine surged to victory by nearly two lengths. Bromine is expected to contend in Summer or Tatterall's Cup with no penalty yet in sight.
In a tight finish at Last Saturday’s Red Handicap Refrain surged to the lead in the stretch but Solitary edged ahead in the final strides to win by a head. The three year old from Chores, Solitary, ran a bold race with Refrain close behind, while Bythora dropped out earlier. The race, part of the Villiers meeting, suggests Solitary’s potential for longer distances as he matures.
A fragmentary perusal hints at discussion of gambling within a legal or moral frame. The text alludes to defalcators, seized goods, and penalties but remains obscure and incomplete. No clear event or date emerges to identify a specific person or organization.
The excerpt argues against avoiding punishment for financial wrongdoing and criticizes reliance on pardon and legality. It condemns pursuing commerce and stock speculation while endorsing punishment by law, noting gambling and moral double standards in society and church.
A local meeting at Reecourse Proprietors' track shows Jack Wren refusing admission to four or five "engineers" amid warnings that jockeys book makers and punters would be ousted. Wren cites combinations threatening his venture and urges proprietors to act, warning that failure to purge could ruin properties and provoke wider action.
William Andrew sued Edinburgh art publisher David Stevenson for 250 damages after being struck on the head by a golf ball, suffering brain concussion. Stevenson argued the ball’s path was accidental and warned bystander head effects. judge ruled for Stevenson and dismissed the case.
A police action in Balmain led to seven men being arrested for alleged pac-pu and fan-lan violations amid aldermanic concerns over Chow intesion. Bail was posted for one suspect as the case proceeds in court. The crowd, including those with tickets and brushes, accompanied the defendants to the lockup amid warnings to landlords about allowing illicit activity.
A garbled report from a suburban gathering hints at routine preps ahead of major upcoming meetings. The text is fragmented with unclear names, places, and actions, mentioning practice sessions and possible on air airing.
A terse note states the duty of tow ref duties offended someone across the board. The brief hints at disputes over vehicle towing actions and duty allocation, with no clear names or dates, leaving readers awaiting fuller details.
Cartwright, recently suspended for three months over interference at Hosebery Fark, returns to racing on Monday week aboard Snail at Kipping where the barrier incident caused penalties. He is fined five pounds at Rosebery for breaking through the barrier on Dougall in the Fourteen-two handicap. The season’s fining burden hits owners and trainers hard as many meet pecuniary strain to pay.
The report notes a marked form reversal for Sir Richard at Rosehill. He previously finished unplaced at Parramatta Mile and did not win the Flying At Rosehill Mile yet later history hints at a hard fought finish. Projecture nearly upset the result if pace had been even.
The ex New Zealand horseman O Neill shows a hurdling style called Ted Sloan and rides with cool judgment and nerve. He steered South Head to second in the Moorefield Hurdle Race last Saturday and drew admiration for outgunning his mount. In New Zealand he was seen as a backjump rider and is praised for his rough riding and potential.
A historical musing asks if Emperor William II bears sole responsibility for the Herero genocide in German Africa. The piece questions moral accountability and the possibility of the emperor's perpetual night of conscience or madness.
Waddell, jailed for unanswered questions in bankruptcy court, faces criticism for withholding information. Some say he should endure his gruel like others in custody, while others question why a man who refuses to speak should suffer longer than burglars or wife-beaters who face fixed terms.
Entry activity for minor events in the A C Bummer meeting closed last Monday. Fear of penalties for the big summer handicaps kept many owners from nominating horses in the main race. The penalty system harms quality yet aids owners of moderate horses seeking a place.
The Vieigran Pony and Galloway racing clubs under Mr Wren announce a prize of £1000 for the event. Handicaps are planned, with management aiming to attract entrants from the lowly racing world.
A fragmented racing card lists multiple handicaps and horses such as Good Bell and Marvel Loch amid garbled trainer and driver annotations. The readable items show entries like The Trin and Anticipations with various odds or marks, but many names and details are obscured by OCR errors.
Sydney horseowners plan to race while Fond are scarce and the Tirranna Picnic Race Club prepares its new course just over a mile long. Boxing day glow sails, Blue Duck mood, and horses like King Alfonso visiting Germany influence bets. Ned, Moorefield injuries, and Bondi carnival results frame a busy sporting week with forthcoming cups, track upgrades, and many race registrations across New South Wales.
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