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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1925
Page
1
In the upcoming Christmas Handicap at Randwick many horses are entered, with divisions possible. Key contenders include Ramoon, White and Nelther, along with Rhyber and Alm Fetter. The field features Whirbro, Lady and Pugnacious, Madden Fig, and Mangostan Samoa Prince Colugo as noted runners in a weighty scramble with several riders and weights discussed.
The field for the Gimcrack Stakes features Lady Conetates Lissaming's Hever and Defy as leading minor contenders while Defy the Newcautie Wh and New tactic form vie for chances. Gloaming's Slater, Greanhorn, Lady Constance, Raedinomnnet, Cetanty, Valpere, Troishem, Minjerookah and Troiseme are noted as potential main rivals with varying post positions and past form shaping expectations at Warwick Farm and Randwick.
The race card shows Lynjine with a slim chance but not enthused, while Troleleme Mimjerookah and Parkeet 1 aim to improve on a previous third at the Fuvenye century meeting. A greenhorn contender seeks a better result.
The race featured a strong favorite as the mile winner. Hiemespheres Villiers led from start to finish, with Yule Cake and Undaunted close behind as minor placers. Frank Mareden’s Cyklon showed good form but could not overtake the winner.
Turton stable star Cagou and his companion Marsden seek a repeat in Saturday’s Summer Cup after a strong showing and easy win over the weekend. Turton’s team faces a stiff field with Notable runners like Dainty Davie and Canterbury hopes. The weight haul and form suggest a competitive contest with several contenders, including Baton Boy and Masters, aiming to upset the market.
Racing notes recount Grafter Kingsley misjudging the field as Dreblah, Halberd gelding, underperforms in the Villiers. Dreblah has been repeatedly entered and scratched in suburban handicaps, unable to contend in big events. Weekend Cup weights shift, with The Master Cagou and Hemisphere looming as potential double winners. Solidity leads the Cup field as Solidity, the Lavende gelding, shows declining form since Sydney Cup.
Eaton Boy vies with rivals in a detailed stretch of racing notes and comments. The report highlights Marginal odds and hints at potential future showings with Mag and other contenders.
After a poor display in the Williera Stakes the Magpie gelding Pigeon Pie failed to threaten in the Summer Cup. He tracked well early but faded in the straight, leaving his trainer J Donohoe at a loss to explain the gelding’s disappointing run.
In Saturday’s Cup race Dainty Davie and Master Cagou emerged as top contenders with strong finishes and appeal. Bard of Avon and Master Armitage are mentioned among notable racing figures, while an obituary notes the death of a well known racing circles member, Armpartage, at his home in St Georges.
A crowded Randwick Flying event on Saturday showcases elite Valais horses including standout sprinters from Sydney. Despite recent public outings, form remains strong with several favorites and expected challengers in a tight field. VALICARE and POLSON'S ELECT A are noted candidates among the contenders.
Report from Canterbury meetings describes several young riders and horses in juvenile events. Valerie, Amos Invan, and Alva New Taous feature among contenders. Abwurd iam second in Minjereekih, while Chrysclans Aly and Roseneath appear in later races, with riders facing handicap marks and pace challenges.
Randwick adds a stronger field for Saturdays jumping event with Piratic and Cherry Ripe among engaged runners. Favorable weights, late-form checks, and Kiwi entrants in contention shape a tight finish as the main contenders battle the long journey and testing track.
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