Sportsman's Notebook recounts a muddled Saturday race
The Sportsmen's Notebook details a chaotic Saturday event with Browner, Steenson, Brownell, Hyde, and others struggling to find form. It notes a near farce pace, unexpected errors, and a redeeming feature as a horse named Brownlo is shown to be suffering from severe cold, with owner Steafhon presenting a vet’s certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browner
Steenson
Brownell
Surgeon
Hyde
At- Hmieon
Collcken
Colerague
Atlantedn
Atlaptean Wid
Steafhon
Brawnlo
Waiting for a Sweep in Randwick Winter Stakes Field
The Winter Stakes field at Randwick closely mirrors Rosehill’s prior event with few chances. Several withdrawals narrowed the field, including North Head Anatros Legion Refrain Set Grand Somnus Rutty Apologus. The upcoming doubleday meeting offers sweep opportunities amid a weaker off season field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randwick
Rosehill
Nebbo
Gewrie
North Head
Anatros
Legion
Refrain
Hurreo
Getting Rid of the Brass Race Meetings at Tandwick
Race meetings at Tandwick in Australia are noted for remarkable weather and evolving grounds. Observers praise the track and paddock, with ongoing renovations giving a rough, roofless grandstand a temporary look while improvements continue. The piece highlights Tandwick as part of Australia’s strong horse racing tradition and urges continued support for the Australia Jockey Club to maintain prestige and state influence amid substantial spending.
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Mandevidkrre
Unose
Bortons
Tandwick
Australia
Tts
AJC
Thalaba Wins Double At Randwick In Easy Fashion
Bookmakers claim the betting market moved from even money to 6 to 400 as Thalaba secured a decisive double at Randwick. Spectators note the victory appeared effortless with few able to match the horse’s pace, underscoring a point about fair play and performance in the day of races.
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Thamba
Mara
Randwick
Arter
Odde-Lavor
Tandwick
Thalaba
Squeaking book and racing odds raise sportsmen’s and owners’ instincts
The discussion centers on Thalaba the filly seen as a good thing in the Welter Handicap at Handwick and the reactions of owners of rival horses like Leonator Caesar Araxes and The Intended who backed their animals. Bookmakers, dubbed squeaking pawn-shop operators, faced accusations of risk aversion and opportunistic odds setting as owners supposedly chose to back their own horses to counterbalance perceived mispricings. The piece contrasts genuine sporting spirit with the bookmakers gambling mindset, suggesting owners would have acted differently if other stakes or principles were involved.
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Thalaba
Secnator
Cassar
Araxes
Thalato
Leonator
Caesar
Guild
Thumba
Pont Tines
Brotherhood
Handwick
Barons' Benefactor and the Treacherous Remorie Race Tale
A vivid race report from Randwick describes Renrorie, the temperamental horse by Lochiel, failing to win as 7 to 4 favorite under Clayton. The piece mocks the horse’s stubbornness and unreliability, suggesting a name change for the owner and predicting volatile outcomes in future sprints and long-distance races.
Anticipations and debate over pony racing terms
A race column discusses Anticipations securing a record nomination for today's meeting and notes the evolving accuracy of punters in pony and galloping events. It explains gait terminology, contrasts gallop and run, and cites Wally Williams as a historic example of a galloping rider.
Anticipations and Birthday Meeting At the Races
Anticipations and birthday meeting at the headquarters feature a Saturday racing program dedicated to Prince of Wales. The card includes the Novice Handicap one mile and the First Steeplechase about two miles and a half with probable entrants such as Lion Heart Superstition and Electron, while the Princess Stakes and Ellesmere Handicap attract sprint and middle distance contenders.
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Wick
Pia
Prince of
Niba
Ryde
Q& Ua
Lion Heart
AVOCA
Marjorie
Fairbank
Colleague Or ‘Il
Allah Wil
Blue Streak
South Head
Cocekney Hoy
Caruso
SEA Shore
Tarfena
WAR Bee
Electron
London
Tighen
Fightaway
Lancaster Lass
Strand
Ela Abiog
Astron Irving
Marjoriaid
Fingal
ESK
Hank Caruso Grattan
Avoca Manterra
Lady Florence Thalaba
Imp
Arlington S. Leonator Prez
Gary
Marengo
Fairy Lass
Anatroff
Aia
E.L
A Ticklish Term in Racehorse Speech
Amusing quirks in racing lingo show owners and fans insisting a horse can run even when a trainer says it walks or trots. Readers debate whether writers overstate motion, noting horses move with gait terms that blur lines between walk trot and run.
Oxy Tops Odds at Randwick as Punter Tries for 7 to 4
An Oxydent nicknamed Oxy calmly handles the crowd at Randwick on Saturday, as Ren rorig favored at 7 to 4 for Tattersall's Stakes. A bold punter asks for a price, Oxy responds with quick wit, the crowd laughs, and the scene ends with Oxy maintaining his cool without a smile.
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Randwick
Renrorig
Tattersall
Mn Punter
Anid Hs
Ogy
Renrorio
Wren's Big Money Horse Race at Ascot Melbourne
A major horse race event at Ascot Course Melbourne is organized by J Wren, with £200 prize money. Nominations close July 3 at 9 pm at 197 Wourke Street, weights to be declared July 6, with acceptances due at the scale. The event follows Pony Five Hundred week and aims to promote other horse sports and concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascot
Melbourne
J. Wren
Wourke-street
A Hurdling Recruit Zillah Wins Tattersall's Race
The Albury mare Zillah, daughter of Goulus from Mand, won Saturday's Tattersall's Club Hurdle Race in metropolitan company. The lightly built hurdler showed pace from the barrier and reduced nerves, though she may need further racing to prove herself.
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Albury
Zillah
Tattersall’s Club
Ware
Goulus
Mand
Metropolitan
Fllleah
Shen
Haddiing-ap
Randwick
Ryde
Metropolis
Sporting Sparks and Hopes of Big Games in Australia
A fragmentary sports page mentions rugby and cricket chatter, betting on matches, and quotes about players like Bill and Jaffries. It references North Pole pursuits, Australian sports figures, and a general sense of upcoming contests amid mixed commentary and local enthusiasm.
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Prince Charlie
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Renrorie
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Kenson
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Pegur
Wally Williams
Carrington
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Wren
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Ie Malahide
Cecil An Jil
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Betty Bowbell
Ane Latona
Brother Jack
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Reliance
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ISLA
Vanora
Prince George Vestile
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Andrew Mack
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Listymore
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Maggie Jessin
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Estes Hi
Sporting Sparks
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North Poly
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Maxtor Loersn
Billum Squires
Jan Jaffries
Bill
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AK Yemkee
Ees
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