23 May 1906
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 23, 1906
Page
1
A New York gambler named Daly left a legacy of £100,000 to aid aged gamblers jilted by fortune. He funded the bequest by his own winnings, provoking mixed reactions from critics who praise generosity yet decry wealth accumulated through high stakes.
An English sporting paper argues that rising barracker praise signals physical degeneration among fans. It contrasts the muscular prodigies with loud admirers, noting hero worship and national fitness tension between strong athletes and undisciplined mobs.
Lest-We-Forget led from the finish and won by four lengths over V.5 with Zenda close for second. Bt. Modan failed to threaten while Quorrobolong and the Rosehill backers supported other runners. the winner is a four year old mare by Haut Brion from Fic ture.
In a comic scene at the Epping Handicap last Friday a playful mischief disrupts bets as Strottles and Sasin appear amid a flurry of punters. Rumor of a bold wager on Harmons' eatables contrasts with one commentator’s odd fantasy about a “Yellow gold” display in a royal stripe.
The scene centers on Sesion supporters and a comic incident at Perry's expense. Saosin wins the post and carries Joe Haongbel around the rink in a stylish display while Basin battles toward victory. Ennismore presses hard as the crowd laughs at the costly joke amid race tension and jocular rivalry.
A Darlington coachbuilder blocks a street pat from entering his shop and uses a bucket of dirty water to ruin tickets. The scene ends with the bank canceling the tickets and returning funds as no bankers’ agents are seen since. Wan Lung offers sympathy and notes the incident.
Scott rode Ryde to an easy seven length triumph over Midshipman at Tattersall’s meeting. Cangi led early before Midshipman surged clear, but Ryde closed near home to win as Boott described the ride as the roughest he ever felt. The winner, bought for £11, is by Splendor and has since won multiple races.
After a slow start Lady Metal ridden by Hood surged to the front near the home turn and finished a full length ahead of Cardoon with Legion in third. Comatawah faded after a strong early pace while Luck Now closed well and looks to bid at the Rosehill Handicap next Saturday.
In the Flying Handicap at Randwick the slick bat from the loading division failed to win as Binnia faded after leading. In the Welter Handicap Hood rode to a narrow half length defeat as Noels won the mile in 1min 42.0sec backed first favorite. Carolyn, daughter of Carlyon, ran fourth for A Cornwell, Hawkesbury mare may near a Deuta cher act soon.
A fair field of two year olds competed in the Tatt's meeting last Saturday. No standout performers emerged though several look promising for stronger races. Oakton won the handicap, with other notable runners including Violet, Gollan, Sosemmative, and the charge's好友.
Vinola from La Pearl started warm under Hardiman and faced strong odds. Oakton led early with Conne close behind. Yabba Gabba surged from the inside to win by a neck, Conne third, Vinola blocked late, Violet Cup finished well in fifth as Bloomt faded. Oor, a steady filly, may feature again.
Freely circulated gossip questions Frank Wilkinson lingering in his Kensington Racing Club handicapper post after many years. The piece notes critics, calls for removal by agitators, but praises his conscientious work and points to recent altered weights that raised Vocalist and affected Welter Handicap results. It argues stewards must curb crooked running to aid genuine handicapping.
Four jumping events were decided at Moonee Valley last Saturday with no hurdles and an equal number of steeplechases. The piece argues Victorian owners gain a springboard for Grand National prep, criticizes Sydney clubs for limiting jump racing, and notes Victoria’s historic strength in trooplechasing amid a crowded, sporadic schedule.
Wiseacres deride Northern rider Johns for Oakton ride in Randwick last Saturday. Observers say he rode splendidly and pushed the horse to the limit in a tough race. They suggest Godby or another famed rider might have edged victory, with Yabba Gabba at the weights as the better horse.
The weekly pony and galloway club meeting is set for today. The afternoon programme lists races and events with details to follow.
Racing note previews Kendngton Tacing Club weekly meeting with 2.16 event time. Quickpees and The Owl favored in flat races. Wee Bill contesting the Fourteen-one Handicap may tire but show pace. Clarionstie Mora of Gat Gb Funny Bobs Ti Queen Terrible expected to excel in Maiden Stakes. Kaedi proposed as a leading live fancy.
The May meeting of the Rosehill Racing Club is set for next Saturday. Most events are well subscribed except the Rosehill Handicap. A strong betting edge favors Balfry in the Hurdle if he runs, otherwise Cemgon leads the rest. Apprentices' Handicap contenders include Night Bird Night Hird and St Patrick with The Cutaway Inheritor among the notable runners.
A collage of racing chatter from Melbourne, featuring gamblers and bookmakers, oddball bets, and colorful characters. Anecdotes include a deaf and dumb jockey, a parson betting a plate, a motor car theft, and a Newtown preacher’s sermon.
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