27 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1911
Page
1
A chaotic account shows Tattersall’s Club committee proposing limits on bookmaker bets and partner transactions during race meetings. The piece notes losses for a firm of bookmakers, mentions a sleeper partner, and discusses alleged irregularities amid carnival betting and ALMA meetings.
Aged jockeys and local racers feature in sprint events at Randwick where Carrington Stacker shines. Veneta and others claim handicaps as upcoming Carrington Stakes trials near. Odds favor an upright challenge with 11lb impost and conditions likely favoring strong mounts and riders.
A ragged report on a turbulent Ascotland fixture reveals a Novice Handicap where a mare named Aluminium wins in a surprising display. The piece notes trainer opinions, racing pulses, and a costly misread by Kensington backers, with jockeys and handicapper W. Wren cited amid a chaotic scene.
At Perth Cup fixtures on Saturday several winners emerged bred in Subtle stock with Watt by Age Laddie from Tritonide Quakh and Golden Orb taking the O.T.C. Plate. The day featured tight finishes with Mauser, Hare, and Fasano among notable runnings, plus Merlinger’s bold close in the Tattersall’s Vom trials. Backers debated upset chances as Flaxen and Ca Ven staged late advances and jockeys faced mixed fortune across races.
A sprawling report covers recent race outcomes with horses such as Hardtowy and Platt winning by margins, plus commentary on public opinion and racing conditions. It notes breeding, trainer remarks, and the impact of the 1912 metropolitan club futures on prize money, with debate on whip use and jockey conduct at Canterbury Park and Rosehill meetings.
The Sporteman section notes Rosebery’s display in Pony Pratie with references to Suttle and New Girl in a novice run-off. Dad Walsh was notified last week. Wedding breaky Wiefeld at Ascot racecourse hinted at the mime afternoon. From 10 to 1M, Ascot offered many candidates with fair prices. the Bor Vone di oe goed on the day.
At the finish of the December Brakes a close race between Golden Gauntlet and Fiorentina drew crowds. Fiorentina surged with a strong run and challenged Golden Gauntlet, which fought back to win by a narrow margin amid crowd debate over the result and the judge’s box.
The opening event, Christ Handicap, caused a heavy setback for backers as Lovhamo faded. Orama, guided by McLachlan, closed strong from the Leger approach and won narrowly over Lochano, who gave Orama a notable start. The Orsi-bred winger had shown promise earlier but disappointed yesterday.
A vivid survey of sporting chatter and Christmas notes from Tamawick to Manly outlines festive boxing nights sea serpent sightings and beachgoer sunburns. Mentions of Langford McVea fete, Petah Felix, and local boxing interest frame the lively scene along with weather and harbor safety concerns.
The Northern District club of Newcastle and metropolitan clubs will host tie meetings with Newcastle Jockey Club racing at 4. Various clubs like Watleond Pachig, Muitland, Ceanock Bowlaroo and Heddon Oreta will participate, while Kerosene Club seeks use of Janiwhek course. In total about 08 meetings will be held around Newcastle, aiming to boost the exchequer of betting clubs. questions arise if AJC should instead support metropolitan charitable institutions.
At Ascot last week the sultry heat sparked multiple incidents including a fire call and a blaze on course. Firefighters attended, the scene cleared after the equine debris was removed, leaving locals praising their swift work over worse conditions on the track.
An old report from Coonamble details a Wednesday meeting of a country pen club with officers elected including President J A Clark and vice presidents Dr Quinn J S Henderson and J Macguire. Secretary W C Lane treasurer and several committee members are listed. A recommendation was made to hold the next meeting on January 24 with membership around three dozen. The piece notes a rising interest in country penny recording and a trend affecting local fixtures across the state.
On a brisk Ascot afternoon Lady Denham led from the start to win the 14. Maiden Handicap by several lengths over Clean Sweep. The mare showed early pace and held off rivals despite a testing final stage, scoring decisively in the feature race.
Appeals before the Australian Jones Club committee at the monthly meeting proceeded with. The appeal of John Heys, J. B. ODonnell, and John Lante Aralat against disqualifications by Newcastle Jockey Club stewards in the Dreadnought case was upheld. Penny’s appeal against disqualification in the Neptunus v Ince case was upheld. Pyle’s appeal against the Gouburn Racing Club decision in the Cheramantist v Louis Brook case was dismissed. Thomas Faunby’s disqualification term was reduced to suspension. Fergus’s disqualification appeal was dismissed. Meremether, J. M Donald appointed as at Mewards for the Autumn Meeting. W. Manning from the Jockers’ Signal and others granted riding permits. Trainers licences granted to Henry and M Lean.
The Rosebery Cup meeting opens today with the Malden Handicap slated for 2 o'clock and strong hopes for decisive races in several divisions. The program lists numerous contenders across Maiden, Handicap, and Stakes events, with Bevanatility and Marais's Electric among the noted entries and Toss of Tattersalls Cup features teased for the program.
On tap the program lists Rosebery Faces two pam appearances Our Mim Gibbs and several theatres including Criterion Theatre Lady Frederick Girl in the Train and Hi Majesty's Ganta at Adelphi Dewntan Geen pir Tivol Tripeaine Harry Richhards Company with prices 1.00 and 1.40 pm National Amphitheatre Vaudeville 4.99 and 7.43 am The Piipeers Vaudeville Lom Boemers Theatrescop 22 and 7.45 pm Cinecatorium West Pictures 23 and 6 pm Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday hawkeatury udd1 hour show Wor aid 2 hours Cum edd 2 hours
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