Sportman's Notebook tale from Gunnedah and racing scams
A long readers’ tale from a Sportman’s editor in Gunnedah recounts a weekend at Randwick with a mysterious contact offering £100 to back a horse. The piece follows bets, a trade of winnings, and a critique of handicapping and owner incentives amid race day humor and cautionary notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sportaman
Gunnedahs
George
Melther
Sporteman
Thia
Randwick
Mgm
Rosemead
Imie Leger
Spertagan
Bones
Philip Worth's Triumph in Rosehill Mile Heat
Despite limited pace, Philip Worth outpaced Parotis and Kilton to win the J Fish Race at Rosehill. Mont good steered the chestnut winner to a clear lead, with Kilton just securing second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Worth
Rosehill
Parotis
Kilton
Momey
Mont Good
Orm
Deeble Ducks Jockeys Fail To Start In Enclosure Incident
A garbled race report describes a chaotic scene as a jockey entered the enclosure and an accident led to a mare’s mishap and a late decision about starting whether The Queen and others would race.
Metal Boy Wins Narrow Photo Finish at Rosehill
Hot favorites faltered as Weronique Clyde and Metal Boy topped a depleted Rosehill field Saturday. Metal Boy led early before Bluster challenged in the stretch, but the favorite prevailed amid a close finish and scattered betting support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosehill
Weronique
Clyde
Metal Boy
Osrlingford
Silver Lock
Philip Worth
Landllsys
Bliister
Binns Burra
Harden
Bluster
Blaster
Jim Dorset Wins January Stakes at Rosshill
Jim Dorset finally breaks through with a long neck victory in the January Stakes at Rosshill as Hollette leads early and Harvest Lad challenges. Betting moved from 5 to 2 and 2 to 4 as Kaffirpan and Kafirpan attract speculation. Dorset's impost rises to Gat 131 after the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Dorset
Rosshill
Courags
Kafirpan
Hollette
Tena
Kaffirpan
Teddy Keys
Victor
Get &Lb
Harvest Lad
Kaffirpon
Lega
All Owl
Tulofa
Duma Wins Rosehill Nursery Handicap Narrowly
In a crowded Rosehill Nursery Handicap, Duma edged Macamore by a neck as Adais and Masmore backed at long shots. Frisk by Gambol placed third, with Maesmore close behind after Duma carried 17 pounds more, making the finish a tight call for backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosehill
Duma
Maesmore
Hosshill
Grafton Lass Wins Narrowly in Hosshill Handicap
In a rough Hosshill Handicap, Grafton Lass carried 9.2 to beat Coraki by a neck. Cryde and Refrain fared poorly amid heavy reefing as riders battled to keep mounts in hand and the field pressed hard throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Las
Cryde
Refrain
Smith
Grafton Lass
Coraki
Weather and tactics questioned after race inquiry
In the dispute over a race, statements speculate Smith had orders to injure a horse to slow it, while no weather-related instructions could be given. Stewards might have better inquiry into the tactics used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Metal Boy Triumph Stuns Barden In Cartingford Mile
The crowd blamed Jim Barden as Metal Boy overtook Veronique in the Cartingford Mile. Veronique led early but Metal Boy surged from the stand to win by a neck in a dramatic finish. Fans felt Barden could have urged his mounts more strongly in the final stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Barden
Meted Boy
Cartingford
Veronique
Tell
Amd
Bia
Bomm
Metal Boy
Barden
Off Day Racing Could Boost Sydney Support
The piece argues that if South Coast and other country meetings ran on days other than Wednesday and Saturday, metropolitan supporters would flock to attend. It notes Sydney riders and clubs rarely schedule nontraditional days and suggests introducing off days to attract crowds, mentioning Wollongong and travel by coach or steamer as barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Coast
Sydney
Wollongong
Serena
Trainer Jockey Controversy Over Licensing Sparks debate
Applications by jockeys for ride licenses at Kensington Racing Clubs met with a new rule barring dual trainer and rider roles. Several applicants who train and ride were told to choose one path, sparking criticism that the move unfairly limits industrious trainer jockeys who prep horses, ride work, and manage stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Racing Clubs
P. Quain
Quain
Ascot Racing
Informeg
Departure to Melbourne as Miller Leaves for Victoria
Exit to Victoria. Herb. Millar departs today by steamer to Melbourne with jockey Killorn. He notes only one race meeting a fortnight suits him and cannot race here at Ascot due to Kensington R. restrictions after involvement in a meeting spouting. He plans to return when Robbery Park and Victorian Park Racing Club resume. Carried over are horses The Brag Twilight Doninger and Mist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb. Millar
Melbourne
Killorn
Miller
Rao
Ascot
Kensington R. Cheb
Roabery Park
Victorian Park Racing Clube
Brag
Twilight
Doninger
Mist
Molong Defeats Cumnock in Christmas Match
A Comnmock and ball brigade visited Molong at Christmas and faced a harsh write up in the Wellington Times. The paper notes Cumnock lads were not surprised by the defeat as Molong proved stronger and the contest devolved into banter, wrangles, and appeals for comforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comnmock Bet and Ball Brigade
Molong
Wellington Times
Cumnock
Canterbury Park Races Programme and Aged Race Notes
The Saturday programme at Canterbury Park is listed. Mention of Dandalla sold for export to Java and Master Delaval winner of the Auckland Cup with a record 2 mile handicap time. A church sermon risqué in suburbia and motorism dangers noted. Obscure garbled text references police, New Year events, and odd street scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Delaval
Seaton Delaval
Canterbury Park Racing Club Anticipations Preview
January meeting preview notes strong attendance with a 2 pm start. Harvest Lad tops the Flying Handicap at 2 10 while Veronique Hollette and AttainEye are considered contenders. Tall Boy heads the Pare Stakes field with several rivals listed, and Refrain is suggested as a potential investment in Jumpers Flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ib Harvest Lad
Talopart
Louis
Kaffirpan
Noela Doenem
Veronique
Hollette Owy
Queen's Court
Oriel
Glen Tana
the Shades
Philip Worth Fe
Seere Scone
South Head
Atlantea
Gehafnax Kelton
Canterbury Park
Milb Grafton Lass
Vaoone
Shane
Roland
Eureka
Doriel
Adam Brook
Lord Brockleigh
Footpa
Canterbury Park Racing Club
Harvest Lad
Mosenil
Hollette
Holletts
Daniel
Novelina
Jolly-mont
Grunt
Alauna
Sea Moon
Almuma Successe
Bom Moon
Cermereeae
Novelina Ar Jollymont
Metal Boy
Anachiond
Seeenee
Theo Philip
Roschill
Canterbury
Austrian chaser Reskakas dominates Damen Preia five years
The Austr ian chaser Reskakas set a remarkable five year win run in the Damen Preia at Pardubite before being defeated by Mystery. Frederick the Auckland pony won the Pony Cup and Telephone at the Auckland Trotting Club Summer Meeting with a heavy 1284 71b impost. Weary Bill set a hurdle distance record at Awapuni while Needlework posted a fast Korokipo Hurdies time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reskakas
Pardubite
Mystery
Althorp
Auckland
Frederick
Kaipaki
Sporting Sparks and Curious Roars from the Ring and Pool
A jumble of sports and show figures appears with mentions of jockeys in Rooseveltland, a rifle act in Manila, Dave Billington in Adelaide, Miss Loyal Forward’s training, and Canadian water displays. The piece notes bets, athletic feats, and a shifting crowd of favorites as events quiet and stakeholders weigh outcomes.
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Ginger George
Gunnedah
Brother Jack
Vider
J. Byrne
Mt Arcot
Johany
Je Chuen
Priser
Imberee Bauer
Jarred
Victoria
Dandalla
Java
Haven
Kensington
Ib Bos
Reliance
Metalliat
Bernice
Lady White
Lilian Duesres
Heather Flower
Hareaway
Farlourt
Tarawera Oon
Lord Durde
Lady Winton
Listymore
Joomee
Lord Cardigan
Lady Gold
Deena Lord Magnet
Tee
Glennott
Daphne
Gilda
the Beaver
Brie
Klondyeke
Ei Cambena
Ethel
Bonnie Sun
Albion
Little Mary Merrie
Minnie Myfana
Wectras
Bessie H
Black Swan
Isabel
al Reliance -Medea
Mes
Caudle
Jessie Agnes
Adam Bede
Cere
Murat
Mona Lily
Athol Nelson
Enene
Kensington Races
Andicap
Malibou
Trotting Horse Association
Olive
Flinders
Vic
Heather Hlowes
Magne
Blarneyett Kejuich
Katella Medea Welfare Relisnes Uu
Theush
Kenbington
Tolowar
Sporting Sparks
England
New York
Gar
Rooseveltland
Chinamas
Han
United States
Manila
Dave Billington
Adelaide
Thompion
Moon
Haly Acrids
Nis
Tad
Long Jim
Waleh
New Zealand
Webb
Aporta
Jimbas
Ttppoud
All Things, Inc
Shere
Jeffries
Sam Otic
Sebion
Webb-Stanbury
Bia Bolt
Durnsa
Parramasa
Plains
Brother George
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