Waltzing Lily Poised for Randwick Challenge in Easter Stakes
The report tracks Queen Helen and Waltzing Lily as top rivals in Australian racing. Cooke praises Queen Helen’s late run and hints at a Sydney campaign with a Special preparation for the Easter Stakes at Randwick. Waltzing Lily, dubbed Australasia’s greatest lady galloper, may join the trip, with Billy Cook confident Lily could shock Chatham and others over the distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Helen
Randwick
Cook
Sydney
Helensbrook
Golden Hair
Hap
Australasia
Lady” Gall
Waltzing
Lily
Chat Ra
Peter Pan
Billy Cook
Chatham
Autumn prospects for Randwick champions in review
The piece surveys top sprinters Rogilla Chatham and Doncaster contenders at Randwick. It notes Rogilla’s bond with trainer Les Haigh and his readiness for autumn, Chatham’s weight burden and Doncaster odds, plus Peter Pan’s shift toward the King's Cup. The tone is lavish racing reportage with emphasis on figures and future shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regilla
Roger de Buss
Master
Beast
Rogita
Haigh
Gus Blair
City of Sydney
Les
Roeilla
Randwick
Chatham
Doncaster
Doncaster Winooka
Winooka
Rogilla
Surf and Hurdles Draw Coogee Crowd in Summer
Sun and Surf at Coogee attract many youths as baths and hurdle events heat up the season. Riders enjoy the long days, while fans wait for the AJ.C. Autumn meeting beginning March 31 featuring a brush-hurdle race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peppinn
Han
Ben Ferwetion
Pping
Mother Hubbard
Aj.c
Unclear owners hide horses in Sydney carnival
Melbourne racehorse Whittingham and Helensbrook, both owned by Sydney syndicates, are set for Rosehill engagements with unknown owners listed under aliases. Whittingham trained by Jack near Mordialloc, Helensbrook linked to F. Smithden syndicate. Rosehill Handicap and Three Year-Old Stakes planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Helen
Melbourne
Sydney
Whitingham
Hensbrook
Helenabrook
Whittingham
Helensbrook
F. Smithden
Ot Kavera-Aireen Fame
Jack Neat Mordialloc
Mr. Lightford
Where They Know No Winter in Ceylon Horse Fame
Fred Marre writes from Ceylon about making fame and fortune in racing while touring Australia. Apprenticed to Joe Cook, Marre praises star horse Aniseed and notes strong opposition from locals like E. Silva G. Hutchins W. Baker J. Rosen and J. Townsend as Ceylon racing sections present stiff competition. Brother Sam Marrs, ex A.R.C. rider, trains in Ceylon and has become a leading figure in that region.
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Naples
Ceylon
Fred Marre
Marre
Joe Cook
Randwick
Peeted
Joe Plenty Keys
Besr
E. Silva
G. Hutchins
W. Baker
J. Rosen
J. Townsend
Winners and Winners in Sportsman Feature
Winners galore are highlighted in Sportsman with consistent selections. Last week at City Taft’s meet a big bag emerged as Chatham Roxburgh and Celebrate topped the field. The piece notes ongoing success and hints at regulatory action against turf experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Chatham
Roxburgh
Celebrate
Racing Reflections on Peter Pan and rivals
In a muddy field of opinions many new racing students criticize the effort. Peter Pan pulls up unruffled and appears content. Lough Neagh seems set to earn minor prize money while facing challenges from Chatham and long races where Peter Pan and Rogilla loom. Hall Mark shows decline since the Melbourne Cup, Heroic colt eyes the St Leger but w.f.a prospects look weak. Silver Scorn and Kuvera are also discussed amid hopeful “pickin’s” amid the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Pan
Lough Neagh
Queensland
Chatham
Rogilla
Hall Mark
W.f.a
Enue
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George Jones
Sportsman's
Cooke
Dark Sky
Helen
Jones
Mentone
Phenomenon
Polly Speck
Comback
Waylay
Les Haigh
Mr. Blair
Peter
J, Holt
Aniseed
Fred
Sam Marrs
A.R.C
Ceyton
Kuvera
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