Blood stock decline blamed on race club focus on sprinters
A critique argues Australia’s horse stocks deteriorate due to champions bred for short races and speed, while stayers are neglected. It cites Scottish commissioners and compares England’s emphasis on distance racing, noting Australia runs many races under a mile. The piece also recalls Joe, a colorful character associated with Sydney’s past, and ends with a reflection on persistent cons and pretenders in the fly flat game.
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Preedera
Australia
Sia
George-atreet
Atlnea
Market-street
England
Magehhuser
Joe
Hotspur
Ny den
Tote Turnover in Metropolitan Racing Totals Large Sum
December tote turnover across four suburban clubs and Randwick, from seven race meetings, totals £413,912. Pony Clubs add £105,978, trots £12,453, giving £280,943 for December in metropolis. If the same ratio holds for a year, tote turnover could reach about £3,364,116, highlighting horse racing speculation magnitude.
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Randwick
Turfy Tabloids Jockeys Unite in New Zealand Association
Jockeys in New Zealand form an association amid protests against owners and managers over riding fees. The piece notes tensions, wages, and potential industry reforms as meetings and races draw attention at Victoria Park and Warwick Farm with bets and turf concerns dominating coverage.
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Zewland
Jockeyws
Iuprovinceiai
Assia
Jeekow
NASA
English bookmakers and letters expose race gamble graft
A historic piece describes how punters exploited post race letters to tip winners, with bookies warned by notices and the press by early telegraph aided schemes. It notes the tactic of sending packages to bookies and the industry response to curb graft via “No reply, no business” policies.
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Nsw
Jmrters
Onda
Tommira
Trouble at Toowoomba claims Carrington Club row
Debate over authority and alleged interference in Carrington Club at Toowoomba triggers a heated dispute. Letters and meeting notes cite rules, honours, and penalties as members argue over fundraising, steward duties, and the club’s governance during a contentious December period.
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Xana
Carriigeten
Desire Te Seerele
Pawns
Pistriets Racing
Seeamlly
Prasse
Scott
Corrington Club
Arte
Katlon
Seth Retusa
Taylor
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J.P
Bethel
George
Kent
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Resch
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Victoria Park
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Mannefield
Tor Balurdey
Kensington
Warwick Farm
Loretta Howard
Mosnil
Hockiakers Devittus
Monpeimld
Fridmy Mint
AMA Oanniversars
Kenrtington
Wydnesday
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Heddow
Quarais
Hortern
Bani
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Kinlusa
Kelsingtoy
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Sidney
Marke
Ave
Totelipator
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Hack
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Cowl
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Warwick
Haluite
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Ferker
Kenning- Sydney
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Pirie
Nad
Rtenitiere
Windums
Wee
Klee
Striet
Tate
Moeetwiek
Energeria
Burpler
Hiv
Orca
Artees
Torley
Kendington
Warwick Parm
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Ford
Netvois
Hoeckore
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Petrillia
Paradise
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Stan- Reid
Wright
Ana
Malden
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Hackers
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Odde
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Don
King Arthur
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Jock
Ring
Toowoomba
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Vari
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