10 Mar 1920
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
1
A muddled discussion compares Australian racing practices with English rules. The piece critiques pulling up horses to manipulate results and argues prize money alone will not curb this, urging stricter enforcement of rules like the ride out policy to improve integrity in racing.
A column critiques Maitland council revenue from a municipal stable scheme. It imagines clever plots to shift overdraft relief to lower the tax rate, while cautioning that failure would burden councillors and joking about the baron’s return and related mischief.
The article argues sport is at peak attendance and revenue during wartime, noting crowded venues and high profit across the United Kingdom and Australia. It questions whether the current rapid pace is sustainable or risks a forthcoming downturn, citing experts and public sentiment.
Dr W C Ring proposes five percent of all prize money go to breeders of winning horses to fund importation of new blood stock. If horses bred outside New Zealand win, funds would support stallions or mares, with progeny leased for racing and later revert to district committees. The plan divides clubs and owners but gains breeder backing.
A gambler analyzes a betting dispute from a Victorian St Leger race. Whether Sinbad the Sailor or Whiz Bang finished second and third hinges on a judge’s decision versus orders placed by bookmakers. The article weighs liability for half the stake and the backer’s claim under arbitral placement.
A motor collision near Cootamundra injures Sanderson and damages the racehorse Goldennut while Holdcoat is destroyed. The plaintiff wins £60 for the horse loss and £20 for injuries to Sanderson. The report mocks careless driving and urges caution on roads, noting racing events and upcoming meets across multiple venues.
The New South Wales Trotting Clubs and Breeders and Trainers Association discussed a boycott issue last week. Members report a reply from the Secretary to the NSW TC and ATWC, with concerns over treatment of horse owners and workers, and calls for fairer practice amid profits and control in the sport.
Albury faces a conflict over its March 20 St Patrick Day race meet as prohibition rules threaten to bar pubs from serving drink. The clash pits local race traditions against anti alcohol measures, risking a dry day potentially shortening the event.
The text notes friction between hubs and the trotting association over a new fiat. Clubs risk demoralizing the association by ignoring communications, with a possible rude awakening ahead. The Executive urges restraint and peaceful efforts to secure a fair deal, warning upheaval could occur if tensions escalate.
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