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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
1
A caustic, era voice critique of Yankee sports fans and their overbearing enthusiasm. The column mocks eager bets and loud claims from American teams arriving overseas, noting misread judgments and the boisterous clamor around wins and rings. It comments on foreign fans and the appetite for spirited competition.
The piece urges stewards to curb bookmakers using evasive tactics at pony meetings. It notes bookmakers rigging bets, with owners and riders compromised while the bookie resumes activity after offenses. Warnings and rapid action are called for to protect racing integrity and public confidence.
Haloya ran in several events with mixed results as Canterbury Park races featured Cham berlain outrunning Worth in the Browarda Mile. Haloya faded to a poor third behind Cham berlain, while Grafton Lad won the Welter Mile as Huxley pushed hard. Postrace crowd protested stewards’ decisions.
Last Wednesday at a Tatternall meeting W P Crick opposed the totalisator drawing praise from Barron supporters. Discussion centered on horse owners backing their own horses and the practice of “crush money” by Bar Vons, with concerns about legitimate pricing and market manipulation.
The piece argues that pari mutuel betting empowers the public by offering legitimate odds and helps sustain the sport. It notes that major clubs benefit from high purse events like Paris Grand Steeplechase, which draws English entrants seeking the large prize despite channel-crossing odds.
Report notes Gundare’s Randwick hurdles form aiding a decisive win. Blue Streak, favored after a rocky start, outpaced rivals with Boot riding to seal victory. The piece contrasts suburban and Randwick hurdle racing styles and notes Blue Streak’s limited prior runs over jumps.
Six year old gelding St St Patrick, racing under the St Bwithin St Patrick syndicate, won the Park Stoked at Canterbury last Saturday. The horse previously showed little form but quickened clear to beat Good Bell by four lengths with a strong home run.
In the Welter Mile Bundah, ridden by Brooks, failed to threaten at any stage. Brooks appeared ineffectual, while Grafton Lad led early before Bundah faded to a poor showing. backers sour on future rides as Bundah drops below Flying Handicap form.
The Victor, a four-year-old chestnut, is described as a fine sample of a handicap horse trained at Caprice. He is noted for his determined performance and is expected to score again soon following his latest effort.
The text notes Ascot Racing Club catering to all heights and discusses entries at Pony and Galloway meetings. It suggests CHADOL could win at registered meetings, but doubts opposition to our ponies racing at Arcot or Kemso and hints others avoid competing against the “little men.”
The Maiden Hurdle Race should head to Sydney for the VRC Grand National Meeting with ex-picnicker Belfry a likely entrant unless reserved for Flemington. Sleepidbbatiért shows scant strong rivals for the big fences while Belle remains a top class horse in this goods run across Voucouiaty events, if handicaps are favorable.
A reader accuses race clubs of allowing gate fees to be preyed upon by parasitic bettors and notes clubs fail to protect legitimate patrons as plunderers take advantage and escape oversight. The piece portrays frustration with management and gate-control laxity at racing venues.
The racing community anticipates A. H. Pearson running for a seat on the V KAC committee at the August annual election. He brings time to dedicate and deep turf knowledge from a lifelong involvement with horses. His Flemington stable, private trainer G. Womersley, and Glenroy stud farm, including the horse Flagship, underscore his qualifications.
A Monday incident at Ascot saw jockey Horton accuse rival Russell of collusion with rider Carr in a race. After Mussell fell, owner and trainer Bob McDonald and brother Jack confronted Horton and Robert, while spectators watched as tensions rose and the club faced renewed unrest.
The case of Rufus Naylor William Gollan and Ernest Gilbon charged with obtaining money by fraud over Noreen's Sydney Cup victory was adjourned with no new date set. The West Australian sporting editor Alen Golan is not believed involved, despite confusion from similar names. Further inquiries across Sydney and delays at the Perth Court are expected to clarify the matter.
The Trier notes the weekly Kensington Health Club gathering set for today with events starting at 2.15. Promised competition includes six races with fancied runners and potential good accounts, including Trial Stakes and Kensington Handicap events among others.
The May Randwick meeting under Sydney Tattersall’s Club auspices opens Saturday. The program features hurdle, two year old handicap, and Winter Stakes events with several noted horses in contention. Local fans report lively betting and a mix of humorous and oddball incidents accompanying the sport.
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