28 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1910
Page
1
A NZ miniature pony Pegsy Pryde may travel to Australia after Christmas. Sporting writer Phaeton suggests the pony could earn her keep in Sydney scene if brought over. NZ ponies sent to Sydney haven’t sparked panic, but fresh blood is welcomed to boost the sport.
In the Auckland Weekly News piece Whase ton hails Silverlyte a promising two year old by Birkenhead from California. He won the Haking Handicap at Taka puna last Wednesday and is described as a fine upstanding colt with a bright future. The article notes his December foal age and lineage from Birkenhead and Daxel.
The article discusses short distance events at metropolitan meetings being restricted to protect horses for the Newmarket Handicap. Owners hope to pull off the rich prize, with bets also possible on events like the Carrington Stakes or Challenge Stakes as Victorian horses compete.
The Onkaparinga Racing Club reported 22 years of Easter Monday racing with total distributions of 56,794 pounds. Owners received 50,270 pounds in stakes, club spends included 14,101 pounds on buildings and course improvements. Donations to charities totaled 2,207 pounds with salaries printing advertising and other costs. Government stamp tax on the totalisator yielded 419 pounds. Investments since 30 years ago reached 041.5. The club claims unmatched area in the Southern Hemisphere.
In a city scene, references to Mr. McGowen and Mr. Wade’s Gaming Act mark a crackdown on gambling dens like the Dillycraps and other Wickentee haunts. Report notes bets and schemes linked to a Summer Cup, with Flavigny and Trishman named in late bets and penalties under the act.
On a very hot Randwick Saturday the concrete square causing discomfort to bettors is discussed. A club suggestion for a concrete ring to ease the heat prompts debate. The olive or similar shade led to questions about the form of future concrete treatments and potential guidance from the ALC.
Bets and form shifted as horses showed unexpected improvements and declines. Fishman's bold rise in the Flying Handicap on Boxleg Ty followed quick moves in the Ryde Stakes and Villiers Stakes, where Im Hoyalary was defeated after leading early.
In a brisk AJC meeting, Highland Lassie trotted to a solid win over Silver Hoge as 14.2 galloways and a few 1 year olds clashed. High land Lassie showed promise, though a wild home turn slightly hindered her. more race experience should sharpen her.
Trainers at Randwick rail against paying a 3 shilling extra charge to gallop horses on tracks set aside for training. They note alternative venues like the Villiers Brakes and magpie rink impose different extortionate fees while AFC courses charge 2 shillings 6 pence for ties, all for training uses.
True Spec secured his first victory at the AWSC Boxing Day meeting after a strong backing in the Christmas Handicap. Pomuna finished second after a late challenge, with interference cited on the rails affecting Buddinet as True Spec began to show his potential and suggests further starts may follow.
Blue Gem raced to victory in the Highweight Handicap despite early 2 to 1 odds after a strong run in the Villers Stakes. Saynden finished second with Tiabole close behind, while Mil led the chase before Blue Gem surged clear to win by a couple of lengths. The San Francisco mare then repeated with success in the AJC Handicap on Monday.
A volatile Flying Handicap at Victoria Park last Wednesday stirred strong opinions about jockey conduct and race integrity. Backers favored Howesvy while critics questioned attempts to influence results and stir up betting markets amid reports of rough riding and gear mishaps near the finish.
Popinjay and Cisco failed to secure a place in the December Stakes at the AJC meeting on Boxing Day. Milfon’s smart filly Milkmaid led early while Popinjay advanced on the home turn but faded before the finish. Lancaster rode Milkmaid to victory amid doubts about class for the event.
The ASL season opened last Saturday with strong attendance and betting gains. In the Trial Stakes Buddhist started and finished as favorite, with Emella and Rose L among backers. The flat division featured Tartan Trimmings Rose L Mies Lune Romiba and Meranghi. Mies Lune led early but Emella edged clear by a length with Rose L third. Carbeau chased in second, Marne by Malster fourth, Budd hist underperformed and Flaywell also failed to impress.
At Mandwick on Saturday Lady Roorall, initially a second favorite, surged to victory in the Villiers Stakes beating Hosehll and Gem and placing Fight-Weight Handicap contenders. The public misread the mare’s form as she surged past rivals with a dramatic late run. The result hints at trainer improvements unseen by bettors and leaves future races open.
Prominent bookmakers from the Southern States attend ALC and Tattersall's Club gatherings in Melbourne as Christmas meetings draw crowds. Adore’s crowning effort wins the Victoria Park Holiday event on Wednesday with 1911 odds, drawing loud cheers for the 23 year old rider and horse.
Reports from the Grandeland Races describe Son of the March securing a win at 1 to 2 after a late surge, with The Acolyte finishing second. Byplay wins the Aatieay Handicap at the ALO meeting by a length and a half from Doranda, while Doranda falters late. Byplay’s performance boosts hopes for Tattersall’s Cup despite a prior scratch and Tattersall’s engagement concerns.
A rhymed sketch in archaic phrasing follows a maiden as night falls and a hobbling skirt trips her in the street. A copper intervenes as onlookers react, she endures jeers, then tears and repairs, ending with a dramatic stumble and a ditch sighting.
The Trier notes Kensington racing rages with handicaps unannounced for minor events. Only the Carrington Stakes and Tattersall's Cup go ahead today. Contenders include Maleter Maid Campbell's elect Royal Merv and Jinnee Hrackenberg in Tattersall's Cup.
A concerned account laments delays at starting posts in pony races, accusing Starter Watson of pre‑lining fields and provoking nervous horses and riders. The piece claims increased mischief, fines, and loss of confidence as delays stretch for many minutes and disrupt fair play.
The passage denounces a racing authority monopoly held by race clubs and the ARC, warns of punishment without due process, and calls for an independent body to oversee alleged abuses and protect statutory rights in racing governance.
A compact listing details event times at Kensington Race 3.15 p.m. and theatres including Our Miss Gibbs The Whip Arcadians Vaudeville and more across venues National Amphitheatre Tivoli Lyceum Empire Glaciarium Toe Palace Olympia and Stadium. Minor time notes include daylight adjustments for Hawkesbury Woy Woy with hourly changes.
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