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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1925
Page
3
A brief classified style note references a well known free legged paring called PRONTO LABS and directs interested parties to apply at Frederchatraet Randwith for full particulars.
Rain disrupts training at the Victoria Park event causing a postponement to Monday. Weather delays and soft track hinder fast work, with entries and heats including Flying Mile and Trotters under jockeys and horses such as Careful and Miles listed among a crowded field.
The Trotters Only event for a two mile race at Melbourne on July 1 drew 65 nominations including Acceptaneen. Listed runners include Dore Wilkes Homosts Magnet Trithy Bell Secret Hubby Alter Vale, with many other named entrants and longshot contenders in the field. A veteran sportsman noted that such events test a horse’s stamina and form, while owners and trainers prepare for the handikapped draw and final lineup.
Sportsmen from abroad and local figures gather in Melbourne for trots meetings. Each list covers owners managers trainers and participants like Eugene McKammot, Tomkinson, and George Barton, noting horses such as Pandora and Pandora bred lines, with remarks on racing prospects and previous performances.
The note proposes a major Rainy Day Stakes for trotters in the U S A. It mentions a western breeder and a prospective event name, Rainy Day Stakes, as a headline item of interest to sportsmen. The fragment hints at plans or discussion about a significant horse racing event involving pacing or trotting horses.
The article reports A Forbes, once a Sydney and country jockey, now holding trotting trainer and reinsman licenses as well as an AJC trainer license, potentially setting a world record by winning every race on a programme for registered gallopers at Frogmore, Burrowa district. It mentions a chaotic Arctic party incident and a mishap in the first race involving a horse named Precious Maid.
Eighteen horses including Princess Wilkes and Mei Chile race in Western Australia with 221 or better records. Ten bred in New South Wales among noted entries. legacy names include Dandy Dick Greyfoot Collingwood Pride and Baucy Girl in a roster tied to Goldfields racing history.
Mr W Calnan endured a string of poor results with the trotting mare Huegood in Sydney races. He sold her cheaply to Mr Kelsey of Adi, where she then passed to G Barton of Dunedin.
Fleet meetings will be hosted in Sydney and Melbourne with events in Auckland and Wellington to honor the visiting American Fleet. Promised programs include competitive trots and races including the Cun of E800, 10 furlongs, with entries closing soon and notable runners like Kitty Beater and Lady Colling among competitors.
An Australian race meeting on a July weekend features detailed race commentary. The report notes riders and horses such as Mardins and Tom, with references to the Tasmanian and Brisbane connections. It mentions suspensions and officials, and highlights strategies and finishes through the home stretch.
Victor Wilkes mare Dave Wilkes ran 1 0 B yds winning the mile trot at Kedroy last week in a field of fourteen. Goebel and Shige were among the competitors with Heels Mhde also noted. the favorite at Zito 1 was prominent in the race.
Country owner seeks pedigree details for the brood mare Dont Care aged over twelve. It was bred by Mr. W Williams of 16 AAT OMING Road and associated contacts list includes local names and addresses. The notice requests verification of lineage and breeder information from involved parties.
Nonsensical OCR fragment references the Clarence River Jockey Club annual race meeting with mentions of nominations, training, and event notes. It includes scattered names, prices, locations, and times, but the text is garbled and difficult to parse into concrete details.
NSW Trotting Club announces trials and handicaps for July 1 1828. Entries close at 5 pm Thursday. Secretary BM Pitt Street lists entries with terms for better horses and penalties. race fields include 1100, 228, 232, and 12 furlongs.
The Tamworth Jockey Club hosts a July meeting with events at Rosehill and Tamworth. Races include the Grandville Steak ER and the Ariford Mile, with entries closing July 4 and a late fee for entries received after the cutoff. Officials urge timely submissions and note weight allowances and race regulations for the day.
For sale a horse and pedigree notes including Pheer duran Crom Tends bey Baye ood cig. A well known AL performer group and nearby New Macecourse area referenced. Price listed in broken OCR text with surrounding garbled terms.
Yeoval plans a meeting at the end of September or early October featuring an E10 event for square-gaited horses. The programme includes a variety of entries and notable participants, signaling a progressive move by country clubs.
Readable remnants describe an August program at Parkes P R and Trotting Club with races over mile distances and events across two days. Details are scattered with entries mentioning prices, gates, and times, reflecting a busy schedule of trotting competitions and related events.
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