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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
5
Warm weather drew large spectator turnout at Moonee Valley. Winners included Designer in the hurdle, Veronica in the March Plate, Mollient in the Purse, and Sweetness in the Valley Handicap after a disputed finish. Stewards disciplined Flemington trainer Whitty and warned entry restrictions.
A sunny Saturday crowd witnessed eight hurdles with Sustain and Devenir favored. Red Fly won the Nakong Hurdle from Designer and Invermagoon amid protests over a minor interference. Delenda led the Orong Two Year Old Race before Thistlebrook prevailed. The St Kilda Cup featured Go to Sind as Gunymedes and Grafton Lad pressed closely with Go the sider White in the betting mix. EB Kidg gave an excellent waiting ride on Medes mate in the St Kilda Cup.
The report outlines plans for J Fielder’s team to travel to Sydney with Bright Steel Seowy River Roscommon and Lady Molly. Several horses including Warimir Conde and Graffan delle race at Flemington with jockeys A C Scott C Dickenson and P Cosgrove sustaining injuries. Miss Joan Burnett daughter of Mrs J P Burnett dies at East Melbourne after illness. she had joined the London theatre in Melbourne for Peter Pan preparations.
Ballarat Miners held their March meeting in connection with the St Patrick's Day procession. Attendance was strong, with Bishop of Ballarat among leading citizens. Outsider gelding led early in the Trial Handicap but faded. Rhodes won the Foley Handicap. Sailor claimed the Hardie race. Sunny fought through in the St Patrick's Handicap. Apiarist, with HR Lewis aboard, won the Welter Handicap on Coil.
Quarrels and bets stir around Tiv o U Amphi Brennan and Lunnen as managers clash in a comic star turned plot. Players and fans tease a homeward retreat as Scotland’s boast and Arry’s camp claim victory amid rival follies and a bewildered cheer.
A fragmentary line notes nearly to the distance and an applause, suggesting a crowd reaction at a game or event.
Inclement weather reduced activity at the Coronation ground with most grounds closed and only eager players facing the rinks. Scheduled ties and handicaps were postponed while upcoming matches include A Sheppard versus HL Mai and W Hockley against Tinder for small sums, as players endure the soggy conditions.
Kenzo today. Also Nowcantro, Rosbery on Saturday.
Racing coverage from Newcastle discusses Master Foota training at Warwick Farm, withdrawals from the Doncaster Handicap, and various horses like Laundress Saxon Crank and Dresden. It details crowded crowds, unsettled betting, and upcoming meetings with results and attendees at the Newcastle Jockey Club Cup event.
Bathurst rider Frank Willams plans to ride E Beamon for a £65 bet after a defeat at the Bathurst show. The planned race is set for the Sydney Show with both men staking on the outcome.
A Warwick road resident describes severe indigestion and vomiting for four years. After trying many medicines, he used Dr Morse’s Indian Root Pills, taking two at first, then one a night. Vomiting ceased, digestion improved, appetite returned, and health was restored. He and his father endorse the remedy for indigestion and related stomach complaints.
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