Newcastle Jockey Club May meeting full of betting notes
The Newcastle Jockey Club held a May meeting with lively betting and mixed results. Ariana won the May Handicap after a strong finish by Lyrist, while Carnival swept the Park Stakes and Bristol Bill led the Welter field, with Grace Darling close behind Monje. A North note mentions Albion Park trials and a controversial reversal of form involving Artifica trained by Jack Stone.
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Newcastle
Abel
Abelinge
Preetor Bill
Crinag
Cornwall
York
Ariana
Mere
Etz
Orange Luss
Hr Johns
Hutthorn
Har
Abe
Treiner Johns
Park
Carnival
Tom Keown
Brown
Briatal Bal
Matt
Grace Darling
Monje
Bristol Bill
Newerstlee Jockey Club
Teun
Thorn
Albley Park
Thia
Tatt's
Artifica
Archis
Beatrice
Imin @jee
Baturlay
Wow
Old Jack Stone
Tin
Hichard Newton
Albion Park
Newton
Newcastle Tatts Races Amid Winds and Cheers
Newcastle correspondent reports a brisk crowd despite poor weather at Tatt's meeting. Winners included Anthyue, Ariana, Beauchamp's daughter, Ward's mare Bryde, Carnival, and Old Mosaic with Grace Darling close behind. the meeting praised for organization and betting excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
King-street
Informena
Painell
Jupiter Flavius
W. P, Crick
Humphrey Oxenham
Sydney
Uvuil
Mer. Low Soloman
D. Fraser
Abo
Jody
Harvest Hone
Maddy
Tatt's Court
Anthyue
Apteena
Ariana
Mosale
Flying Welter
Bon Bella
Sainte
Coacher
Beauchamp
Handy
Bente | Guard
Kingsley
Chercionips
Ward
Bryde
Harvest Home
Borough
Carnival
Anto
Evan Dbo
Abercorn Galding
Grace Darling
Rowdy
Billy Rouse
Mosay
Paddy Carlin
Woods
Artis
Morpheus
Summoned Spitters in Sromrewas Spark Varying Allegations
A garbled 19th century letter accuses a group labeled as loungers and vagrants of provoking unrest in Sromrewas. The mayor pledges decisive action, planning to appoint officers with broad powers to enforce order and identify the offenders. The text complains of evasive identities and alleged subterfuge by suspects.
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Hotapor
Faley
Plessard
Polios
Graham
Ordipary
Paltry Prizes Stir Racing Club Controversy
A heated critique argues Tattersall's Club and the AJC push paltry prize money for a five race program, accusing racing bodies of prioritizing profit over sport. The piece accuses clubs of mixing betting with racing and questions the ethics of the £800 total purse and constant appeals to prestige. It cites Mr. Clibborn and remarks on Randwick and City Tattersall's influence, calling for honesty in racing purses.
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Taliernali
Awc
Owoern
Tattersall
Wood 5
Taternall
Cubborn
Tatternail’s Club
Innat
Tattersall's
Randwick Racwéoura
Ues
Tommy Trip
St Randwick
AJC
Propristary Racecourse
Eithar Club
Lbs
Euch
Tatterdall’s
Pony racing tales and bets echo in the fog of the track
A reader recounts a noisy racing scene with ponies named Wasy Peggy and Disfigured. He notes bookmakers, bets, and alleged gambling, claiming authorities raid gambling dens while riders and owners circle the events. He criticizes papers for weak coverage and urges stronger reporting on Forest, Foret Loige, and related ponies.
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Acomnesroxpest
Forest
Elye
Wall
Greger
Tatoo
Healeo
Thorn Williams
Peggy
Johnny Capos
Johnny
Logan
Hilda
Johnny Cane
La France Punnisms and Betting Across a Dead Heat
A betting observer recalls La France in a tied race with Spook I at P Quai, noting alleged liberties with the odds and the stewards panel. The piece charges inside knowledge among Kensington and Lodge figures, claims about live betting manipulation, and hints La France’s circle aligns with powerful bettors rather than public will.
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la France
Taylor
Maddie
Spook I
Jumbo Barnett
P. Quai
Logan
Lodge
Kid
Kensington People
Frank Martin
Martin
Zio
Wiles
LaFrance
Kepsington
Hayde Attock
Haydo
Wilkie's Wobbly Weights and Public Fancy
The notice discusses Wilkie Wilkin and his wobbling performance in a sport, recalling past escapades with satirical tone. It mentions a recent event where he barely placed, and references opponents, but keeps the focus on Wilkin's wobble and public mockery.
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Lipunter
Merry Boy betting mob turmoil at Brighton pony race
A fragment from a racing column details betting shenanigans at Brighton involving Merry Boy and White, with accusations of manipulation by a group described as a methodical mob. The piece notes tension between owners and handicapper and hints at wider schemes affecting public confidence in racing.
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Brighton
Murry May
White
Circen
Merry May
Tirean
Aml
Merry Boy
Ataket White
Cnmm
Fatima
Feoter
Williams
Bey
Willase
Wil
Spoutsman
Avey
Forest Lodge
Lama
Rain Ruins Doomed Canterbury Park Stakes Contender
Chaos hits the betting ring as Minerva’s run stalls family favorites at Warwick Farm and Canterbury Creek floods shift the market. Three men allegedly fled in separate cabs, leaving owners blamed for the ruined campaign as Miss Minerva forfeits Canterbury Park Stakes after Farm Stakes victory.
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Mimen
Ij Luna
Terara
Shoalhaven
Mins Minerva
Bristol
Minerva
Davies
Canterbury
Warwick
Dalveen
Liennan
Omne
Teribe
Miderra
Sromrean
Owsern
Cantor Branch
Warwick Farm
PUNTERS PAST AND PRESENT
A verse reflecting on betting history contrasts honest punters of old with modern bookies. The poem recalls figures like Tait and De Mestre, celebrates simple fair play, laments corruption and “bagging,” and notes how widespread betting has become while criticizing present practices.
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Armel Tait
Races and Horses Dominate Rosellitl Sport Notes
Sport Jottings report upcoming Roselitl races with Kenligton, Canterbury Park, and Soule Brigaly training well. Export, a veteran racehorse, has died. Cavenaugh named after Mc. W. Hallow’y flankerion-PFuernaught bolt. High and Mighty leaves for Westrain. Frank Mcireth wins a race. Various horses sold, geldings, and stud movements. Royal Artillery bid refused. Canterbury meeting previews with entries and penalties discussed.
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Roselitl
Setartay
di Kenligton
Canterbury Park
Plage Welt
Export
Liviant Yroimening
Mc. W. Hallow
Pfuernaught Bolt
Tony
Rameo
Uppeland
White
Havilah
Mudgee
Europe
Bonnie
Mourefield
Murcawamble Stasian Foe Seal Pill Rfe
Crooke'é Silalin
Rickahaw
Seleouis
Bude
Honehall
Underwood
Gverwood
Maine
Kay Fran
T. Payten
Warlight
Flemington
J. Haper
Aspert
Malua—Jury
E. Kally
Victoria
Dandy
Lucknow
Duke of Kent
Brinane of
Kaan George
Bill of Worland
Wold Risse
Keesington Club
Staccade
Cranberey
Syerla
Parthian
St In
Thealre Priam
Richmond
Mx. T. Uphill
Alpie Park
Foulaham
Lancaster
Puotere
Tom Uphill
Prana
Hickmond— Footstey
Chapman Hoa
T. Stewart Vic Roman
Chapman
Aberserm
Randwick
Itis Nald
Royal Artillery
Mek la Carabine
Bamping
Adelaida Iy
Lechiel
Loahis
W. Hele
Lawsabotte
Alance
Plain Bill
Beietol Bill
Warwick Farm
Newsagile
Canterbury
Poe al Nan
Charles Roberta Hae
Little Flo
Narrandera
Rapee
Tossbod
V.rc
Wild Racing News From Warwick Farm and Canterbury Meetings
Racing items from Warwick Farm and Canterbury stages cover owner Mir. Td. Leeder and Mr. Thomas moving horses west, with Mick and others involved in exchanges. Reports note Son Capon and Wells facing 12 months for crooked business, Canterbury prospects for Hilly Manton and major bets, and key horses like Rosuclore, Charley Carter, and Randwick selections amid a busy week of stakes, hurdles, and Derby talk.
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Westraliana Ehen
Tom
Mir
Leeder
Thomas
Mick
Warwick Farm
Syiloey Hospital
Johnny Capon
Rweer
Jerkey
C. Wells
Crook Business
Hoods
O& Lidge
Law
Austral
Muckee
Linky
Sisra
Jimi
Rom
Hilly Mantowe
Bi Cheno
Farves
Canterburge Park
Manta
Heeehill
Bengdick
Real
Aithen Ballomin
V. RC
Frewsiuioet
Mootee Valley
Mies Mimervalas
Warwick
Paris
Columa
Warwick Ai
Charley Carter
Caulfield
Catewan Caulfield
T. Lamond
Clan Stuart
Clo'adam
Haut Erion
Pearl Shell
Sul Dam
Forest
Ian
Hilly Manton
Billy Trend
Jongtha
Randwick
Deborah
BAC
Bydney
Merex
Valoebeerks
Cevig Vt
Milogenty
Wilkis
Delaware
Ange
Jasdivenia
West Austra
van Fattersall
Kiplin
Morgana
Cyrus
C. J. Dennetay
Geraldson
W.A
Cerine
Cara
M. E Monge
Wagga Wagge
Sysvia
W. Evans
Alison Va
Brisbane
Lam
Glearoy
Karrington Basing Club
Wisd Cie
Wma
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Oben
Lung
Mayory
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Wilkin
Periy
Aj.c
Soversign
Oleak
Cat
Powwen Em
Siser T
Hotapur
Dufrence
Ekiew
Wwe Drent
Crooky
Logan's Lodge
Albert Woteen
Smith and Decle
Atutt
Clibborn
Melmitale
Old Hill
Ss O'Mara
Long Bato
Mitriee
Wudt En We
Chile
Raodwiik
Anik
Mr. Hetepur
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