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A brief item notes a horse racing caution as the page motif refers to following behavior. No further details are provided in the readable text.
03 Jun 1933
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1933
Page
1
A brief item notes a horse racing caution as the page motif refers to following behavior. No further details are provided in the readable text.
At Kensington a Sportsman interview with jockeys who have no mounts says high fees and lack of work push riders toward the races instead of stable jobs. They warn many established jockeys may emigrate if no quick fix occurs within a month.
On Wednesday morning Jim Pike left the harbor aboard the Monterey and sang a sad tune. The passage hints at potential excitement if Pike had joined a cross ocean ride, suggesting American teams could be swiped like England takes footballers and cricketers.
The Newcastle Jockey Club faced criticism for only two tote windows during the Newcastle Cup voting punters to place a 10 shilling commission. Patrons queued about 50 yards long, prompting calls for at least four windows despite higher costs. Racing in Newcastle shows upgrade with strong attendance and brisk betting, and officials expect the Cup to return to four figure prize money next year as profits improve.
Visitors at the Newcastle Cup last Saturday were entertained by the antics of the Clerk of the Course, F L Date. He accompanied the field to barriers, rode with the runners, escorted winners to the enclosure, and weighed in the jockeys, effectively performing every duty in the afternoon.
Trainer Kethersom has risen in the metropolis with Brazenface Some Boy and Kneens Glory. Roley's Choice, a future standout in the two year old field, is a half brother to Some Boy and Brazenface. Some Boy won at Canterbury with Roley’s Choice close behind in the betting race.
Trainers at Randwick criticize the Australian Jockey Club for delaying weights for the Monday meeting. Weights were expected a week early, but publication was tied to a Kensington event, leaving trainers little time to assess fields. Publicity concerns emerge as delays reduce analysis time and potential benefits from early notice.
Cut Out In California RACING OUTLOOK discusses Black Phar Lap and Winooka visiting America, Agua Caliente openings, and new courses near San Francisco Los Angeles and Arcadia. It critiques Prohibition impacts and urges international focus at the June London Economic Conference.
A tough stock horse trained by J. E. Sansom for the Main Roads Board powers a cart and travels miles with a dray. John Chrys thrives on this outdoor work and wins the Shorts Handicap at Newcastle, suggesting a future race on a Sydney course as a rec horse heading south.
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