19 May 1934
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 19, 1934
Page
1
A reader argues racing is decaying despite decades of improvement and warns that the sport risks corruption. He cites Randwick in Australia, concerns over jockeys risking horses when bets flood the event, and the potential for long suspensions to be offset by prize money. He calls for stronger controls to prevent a return to unsafe practices.
A Northern District Racing Association committee reduced jockey Tomison’s disqualification to six months and lifted the two year ban on trainer D J Price and the gelding Dandalla. Evidence cited described the horse as green and a heavy sprinter with little recent work. Tomison stated Dandalla was not prepared to win and denied any betting or bookmaker dealings. The Bendigo hearing included testimony from Eugene Gorman KC, F W Kitchen and others. no further comments were added after the findings.
The Duke Caledon, a top two year old, finished sixth on a heavy track in his latest run, prompting warnings about rough riding and deliberate interference. Stewards acted against one apprentice, while many riders escaped scrutiny. Calls rise for stricter suspensions to deter careless tactics and protect jockeys and horses.
Police officers were assigned to collect the one per cent turnover tax from licensed fielders in Sydney. Bookmakers and police alike disapproved. Fielders prefer paying the tax to the Treasury while police became government messengers. Sporting clubs faced the police drive as bookmakers were confronted and told to pay the tax to police, not the Treasury.
Brisbane racing notes highlight Lough Neagh as a top chance for next Saturday's Doomben Newmarket. Amberfelt’s tipster expects a straight six furlongs run with Whittingham as the Sydney representative and Bananalander’s autumn form noted but not as strong as home.
Scant legible text hints at accusations of fake ownership in racing. Reference to the V.R.C. policing apparent owners and concerns about horses raced under questionable titles. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A close photo finish left Strongbird narrowly ahead of Amberfelt in a recent event at Lough Neagh. Whittingham noted the two filly rivals showed little between them entering next Saturday's race, with the winner yet to be determined.
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