Sportsman representative visits Wood's property for rest spell
Doing Nicely Sportman’s representative observed Wood's Woodhouse River stone yard where first-class horses pause after racing. Holdfast and Topical show improvement while Nord, Wee Warrah, Pantilla, Air King, Hot Shot, Omagh and other horses enjoy a spell. A two-year-old belonging to Squeaker Brown is among the visitors.
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Riverstone
Wood
Holdfast
Topical
Nord
Wee Warrah
Wood's Place
Pantilla
Air King
Hot Shot
Omagh
Prismatic Illusion Fails Against Melbourne Hurdle Talent
Prismatic led at Randwick on King’s Birthday but veered at the last fence, nearly unseating rider. Despite clean jumps, the chestnut appears not a true champion against first class battlers. Owner Mick Gearin recalls Prismatic’s stronger showings against Melbourne hurdlers last autumn.
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Hose
Randwick
Prismatic
Sydney
Mick Gearin
Melbourne
Violent Attack After Racing Board Hearing At Essendon
A heated horse racing inquiry at Essendon led to 12 month disqualifications for owner G N Einsiedel and driver J J Chisholm. F W Einsiedel allegedly assaulted acting chairman Alf Gray, shattering a board room door as blue glass littered the passage. The board warned Einsiedel for life from VT and RA courses.
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G. N. Eimsiedel
J. J. Chisholm
F. W. Einstede
Almont Wilkes
Alf Gray
Stewards
Elmseide
F. W. Einsiede
IV. T
R.A
V.T
The
R.C
VLE
Red Letter Days For Kids In Racing
Owners and trainers praise young jockeys while seasoned riders like Jim Pike Jim Munro Darby Munro George Browne toil in the grand sand. Apprentices dominate Randwick races, many winning more than their share of prizes as the sport leans on youthful talent and allowance claims.
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Jim Pike
Jim Munro
Darby Munro
George Browne
Randwick
Molvius Wins Maiden Handicap Over Salient at Randwick
Billy Munson watched with relief as Molvius won the Maiden Handicap at Randwick on Monday amid a tense finish. Many believed Salient led and Molvius appeared to be placed first by the judge, marking a long wait for Munson to finally taste victory.
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Salient
Randwick
Billy Munson
Bill
Molvius
Munson
Royal Randwick
Stewards Bar FP W Einstede From Commonwealth Courses
After stewards barred FP W Einstede from all Commonwealth galloping or trotting courses the Eins had more challenges. Captain G J Dyett phoned police patrol. Police arrived quickly and the VAT and R A appeal board members left the room and drove away.
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FP. W. Einstede
Commonwealth
G. J
Dyett
R.A
Streetwise jockeys clash as turf tales turn sour
The piece depicts staged rivalries among hurdle jockeys and a fractured harmony in their ranks. It notes financial strain on owners and trainers, the lure of easy bets, and alleged manipulation of truth to coax punters, leading to tensions and suspicious behavior.
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Bahara
Tal
Pound
Hungry Hoops Plea for Jockeys in Dole Fight
A reader signed as Sympathiser critiques racing owners and trainers for starving wages. He urges legal minimum pay equal to Basic Wage and calls for clubs to create Maiden Novice and Trial Stakes to fund jockeys. He argues club amalgamation harmed riders and clubs must provide earning opportunities.
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Tramera
Tim OSullivan Back In Fold As Jockey Club Lifts Ban
A London sports reader reports the Joc key Club has lifted the four year old disqualification on Anglo Australian trainer Tim O Sullivan. Known for managing the late Les Darey, he gained fame in England as a racing trainer and once held a world record at Irving Scotland in 1028 with five wins from four horses. He faced assault charges before Derby Day when his license was withdrawn after a Bibury Cup incident.
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Jockey Club
Tim O'Sullivan
London
O'Sullivan
Australia
Les Darey
New South Wales
America
Darey
States
England
Irving
Scotland
Call Alice
Springdale
Tim
Jet
Cheerie
O' Sullivan
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Chiaholm
Stipe
A. Gray
Capt. Dyett
Trines
H. Hayes
Walla Walla
Tall Tales
Mmnerius
T Rainers
Hoops
Bportemen
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Cheerio
Tim O'Sullivan Ox
Reece
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Catterick Bridge
Gigolo
Monastic Haste
Sporting
Slable
Tered Derny
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