Shakuni set to extend unbeaten Autumn run at Randwick
Sportswriter reports Shakuni the two year old colt from Kuvera’s line is viewed as an outstanding galloper by Maurice McCarten and Ernie Baxter. After winning the Ascot Vale Stakes at Fremington he is expected to remain unbeaten through the Autumn programme. Shakuni defeated Maid of Orleans at Flemington and is set to race at Randwick with Heroic Lass and Elite mentioned as possible rivals or visitors from Melbourne.
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Shakunis
Fremington
Kuvera
Ike
Maurice McCarten
Ernie Baxter
Shakuni
Baxter
Flemington
George Price
Randwick
Melbourne
I'Elite
Heroic Lass
V.R.C
Ascot Vale
Jim Scoble
Lisburn
Blankney
Maid of Orleans
Hat Trick and Five Wins Highlight V.P. Trotting Meet
Jacky Watts achieved a hat trick by winning three consecutive races at the V.P. trotting meeting on Monday. Sportaman topped the winners list by securing five of the seven races, marking notable feats in the event.
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V.P
Jacky Watts
Sportaman
Rival Sires Produce race notes and key contenders
Heroic Lass defeated Shakuni in the Sires Produce with strong rivals like I Elite and Fremington inferior in form. Jim Scoble may bring Lisburn, while Maid of Orleans eyes an across-the-border run. Miramond, a Limond colt from Mick Gearin, shows early promise as a stout stayer after winning the Gibson Carmichael Stakes at Flemington.
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Heroic Lass
Shakuni
I'Elite
Mick Gearin
Miramond
Flemington
Australiana and Jockeys Highlight Ipoh Turf Meet
Gall notes a warm welcome to Ipoh with numerous Sydney riders and local favorites like Tommy Farthing Skeeter Garrard and Minto Mayo. Egil scores his first Malaya win aboard Trawallton at Peark Turf Club, beating Avonford by a head in a $1500 race with a $85 payout for the winner.
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Sydney
Manalaya
Tommy Farthing
Skeeter Garrard
Minto
Mayo
Donnelly
F. Egil
Ipoh
Egil
Trawallton
Peark Turf Club
Avonford
Tawallton
Malaya
Nothing Doing From Sportsman Special Rep
Melbourne report states E R C committee dismissed the appeal of jockey E Webster for a two year disqualification in the Moonee Valley Highweight second division run January 28. Webster rode Blematic and allegedly swung at Iskander and tampered with reins while racing alongside him.
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E. Webster
Webster
Melbourne’s Metallicians Punter Deals Out Better Bets
A Sydney reader notes Melbourne racing offers wider betting options and better value across venues like Mentone Epsom Caulfield Flemington Kyneton and Yarra Glen. Bag boys in Melbourne lauded for favorable terms, contrasting Sydney bookmakers. The writer, freshly returned from Melbourne, was astonished by the generous betting environment and payout potential.
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Randwick
Melbourne
Mentone
Epsom
Caulfield
Flemington
Kyneton
Yarra Glen
Sydney
Melbourne racing figures face conspiracy charge in city court
In Melbourne, two youths, Thomas Hayes and George Truskett, are arraigned on charges of conspiring to defraud Aubrey Collins and Benjamin McArthur. A third man, William Connors, failed to appear, with a warrant issued for his arrest. Collins testified of meetings at Phair's Hotel and later interactions with the defendants at his Sun Insurance office. The men used aliases including Bailey Payten and Mr. Gleeson, claiming ties to racehorses and racing events.
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Melbourne
Homas Hayes
George Clifford Truskett
Aubrey Adolphus Collins
Benjamin George McArthur
William Ambrose Connors
Collina
Sun Insurance Company
Queen Street
Truskett
Connors
Halley Payton
Pretzel
Trunkett
Gleeson
Collins
Phair
Hayes
Fitzroy
Lord Whittier
McArthur
Connor
Bailey Payten
Mr. Gleeson
C. Fitsroy
B. H. Cavanagh
Pretzel Hayes Cavanagh Case Ends in Discharge
Detective statements linked Cavanagh and Collins to an alleged 10s envelope exchange with McArthur. Connors and Truskett denied involvement. After corroboration by Detective West, Mr. Barnett argued no unlawful act. Mr. Freeman, P.M., upheld the acquittal and discharged the men.
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Hayes
Cavanagh
McArthur
Collins
Connors
Truskett
Ofee
West
Charles Barnett
Freeman
P.M
Phocis and Haxward Booked for Autumn Meeting
Phocis is a fast jumper with abundant pace and a fine racing frame. He, with Haxward, is booked for the A.J C. Autumn meeting, promising a spectacle as Phocis carries weight and shows a brilliant gallop and faultless jumping. Vychan and Kunama are noted rivals, with recent strong runs in Melbourne and Sydney suggesting a charged Randwick show.
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Elbourne Hurdiers Phocis
Haxward
A.J C
Phocis
Phocia
Nation
V.R.C
Kunama
Vychan
Sydney
Pat Nalion
Melbourne
Kunamy
Cullum
Randwick
Rogilla Strong in Moorefield Run Before Ausfield Cup
Rogilla returned for the AUSFIELD CUP season, running at Moorefield with Darby Munro aboard. He trailed Satmoth early, then moved up to share last place before finishing sixth, a sign of solid autumn prospects for trainer Les Haigh.
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Rogilla
Moorefield
Les Haigh Gingle
Darby Munro
Satmoth
Melbourne bettors praise Yarra Glen meeting wagers
A report on last week’s Yarra Glen gathering noting small turnout but strong betting. Punter enthusiasm contrasted with Menangle, as favorites offered reasonable odds and several races featured surprising liquidity and shifting tote prices. Pink Lady emerged late as a firm 6/2 favorite amid brisk bookmaking.
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Yarra Glen
Melbourne
Menangle
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