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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
1
A quirky miscellany reports on tennis success in the South of France by Wilding with partner M Ritchie, a motor trip around Kosciuszko, a broken jaw from cricket, a top motor horn on Roof of Australia, and winnings at a Tatt’s sweep. Also noted are cricket clashes at Wagga and Villan wearers, a seven foot shark sighting, a Tuena wallet heist, and local athletic debates.
In Warwick Panp on Sacar dy several Sydney Cup candidates appeared with Camely and Welcome Trist topping the field. Welcome Trist opened favorite but drifted to sevens while Grange pressed then Comely overtook him near the finish, Orange finishing strongly to surprise Hickey. Shimose showed a strong surge to take third as Scowen’s riding drew some controversy, while Maranui’s Doncaster prospects rose after a swift, decisive victory.
In a dramatic Warwick Handicap finish Comely and Grange battled for the lead as Orange surged from behind. With a late burst Clifton whipped the ex pony to close the gap, and Orange edged ahead by the narrowest of heads as the field roared past the post amid intense excitement.
Orange won the Warwick Handicap causing a loud roar from backers and observers. Comely bettors protested the result, while some of Comely’s backers taunted Mr. Shaw at the weighing enclosure. Officials overlooked the disturbances.
In a crowded Warwick Farm tote scene a near clash over the Warwick Handicap decision saw Orange surge past Comely in a fraught finish. Spectators disputed the judge while Orange delivered a strong late drive, revealing the crowd’s split verdict on the outcome.
At Warwick, bettors backed Camera after a mistaken board reading. The semaphore listed Maranas but Camera, ridden by Jiminy Barden, was later declared a first starter. An inquiry found Camera had been paid up by the trainer, a scratching error occurred, and stewards fined Finn five pounds for neglect.
In a lively Rosebery 13.5 Handicap race Skydoo and Beauty backed by gilt led from the start. The author critiques the pace of rivals, noting a 12.24 figure and weight struggles among entrants. A sharp jab at aging horses and persistent chatter about performance closes with a wry threat of nominating an old Muscovy drake.
After several failures Maranui has finally reproduced form seen on training tracks and now begins stride toward competition. He shows improved technique and confidence as he steps into upcoming events with renewed prospects.
A reader’s notice praises Rosebery track for rapid improvements visible since last Saturday. The piece humorously credits various locals and St Patrick legends, noting greener turf and growing crowds as spring nears, foreseeing Rosebery drawing visitors to nearby Lakes of Kearney.
Harbor Light, a long shot aged horse, delivered another upset in a recent Kensington Handicap. Despite pre race doubts and betting against him, the gelding surged past rivals in the final furlongs to win, maintaining his reputation for bold, free racing and dramatic finishes.
The note discusses horse racing with remarks on superior animals, racing outcomes, and the impact of weights. It mentions a horse named Haut hon, betting odds at 10 to 1, and withdrawal of Collarit from the Doncaster race. It also references Mr Crick and a leg trouble expected to improve with rest and treatment.
Fragmentary timetable shows multiple rail stops around Strathfield and nearby suburbs. Entries list first and second class services with times and stops including Petersham Lewisham Summer Hill Ashfield and Strathfield.
At Coonabarabran on the 18th and 10th inst the Castlereagh Amateur Turf Club meeting divided riding honors between M Buckley and W N Beaumont with three wins each H Buckley and G MecQuwen had two wins apiece and L Brown one Rosebery a nop for April 1st will comprise the following races Trial Handicap 40 sovs five furlongs and a quarter Fourteen Hands Handicap 10 sovas four furlongs and a quarter Fourteen two Maiden Handicap 10 sovas four furlongs and a quarter lowest weight Tet Tib Rosebery Handicap 10 sovs one mile Fourteen one Handicap 20 sovs four furlongs and a quarter Novice Handicap 20 sovs four furlongs and a quarter lowest weight Tet Tib Fourteen three Handicap 35 sovs four furlongs and a quarter Hin chles clone at p m tomorrow
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