Prize money clash reshapes New South Wales racing clubs
The article compares prize funds at proprietary galloping clubs with non proprietary trotting clubs in New South Wales. It notes Rosehill Canterbury Moorefield and others raise bigger purses while trotting clubs face lower payments and poorer gate receipts. It warns that owners and trainers may push for non proprietary control if gaps persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Reading
Rosehill
Canterbury
Moorefield
Bronze Eagle Scratched From Australian Races
Bronze Eagle, once one of New Zealand’s top racehorses, failed to recover and will not compete in Australia. Trainer Dr Ring indicated the horse is not fit to run, with mounting injuries and weight concerns shelving plans for further engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ring
Bronze Eagle
New Zealand
Poe
Handi
Luan
Ring
Australia
Zealand
Racing Revival in New South Wales After Tax Rollback
The piece notes Sydney racing's revival following the Winning Bets Tax repeal and the AJC ABC merger restoring vigor. It cites improved betting rings, interstate interest, and reduced Melbourne bookmaker dominance, signaling broader activity and a return to better times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
A.J.C
A.B.C
Idea Was Wrong at Ewcastle Jockey Club
The Ewcastle Jockey Club contemplates the Sydney scene with only one nomination from Sydney despite a well balanced programme for Saturday. The Misson meeting previously promised five Saturdays to race and Newcastle was expected to draw large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewcastle Jockey Club
Sydney
Bemainetenlub
A.R.C
Newcastle
Hold Up Gang Targets Racing Punter After Canterbury Wins
A Sydney punter who collected substantial winnings at Canterbury was robbed at gunpoint near his Clovelly home on a Saturday night. The masked bandits demanded his money and listed his racing takings, while rival figures recall past racing-figured robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
Clovelly
Sydney
Mustado
No 1 Trainers Licenses Fight Over Sydney Racing Ring
The Australian Jockey Club screens No 1 Trainers Licenses with strict checks. An undercurrent of fakery surfaces as some Sydney trainers claim fake horses and misrepresent clients to secure the coveted ticket. The Randwick area remains central to hopes and hurdles in the licensing process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Jockey Club
A.J.C
Jyal Randwicke
All Sydney
Sydney
A Tale Of Two Cooks
Reggie Cook endures a three month enforced break while brother Billy enjoys a comfortable ride to the track in a Cadillac roadster. Reg, racing at Randwick, is described as riding a racehorse and guided on the proper way to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reggie Cook
Billy
Reg
Randwick
Campaign obstacles loom for Winooka in American lines
Latest cables from America suggest the Winooka campaign faces many obstacles. Matthews and McDonald have forsaken the Woot and may join Bonvte TRY in a match in Unlines for the hatranen champion. Truth hinted Americans would hinder Winocka and Co. further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Winooka
Messrs
Matthews
McDonald
Hatranen
Truth
Winocka and Co
Higgins advocates brush hurdle races in Australian circuits
Former A I C chairman and now adviser to the Royal Calcutta Turf Club, Jack Higgins returns from furlough to push for brush hurdle races over 1 and 1 1 miles. He cites Calcutta success, improved riding, and better schooling for young horses, urging NSW to frame a rule to reduce distances below two miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Higgins
A.I.C
Stipes
Royal Calcutta Turf Club
Malaya
India
Higgins
A.J.C
ARC
Sydney
Calcutta
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Metropolitan Ra Association
Howell
N.S.W.T.C
M.R.C. Trinity
Melbourne
Yarraland
New South Ares
Billy Tindall
Key
G. Rowe
Winooka’s
V.R.C
Victoria
Ragehe
Aeeneere
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