Randwick Notebook Highlights McLachlan Dominance and Peru’s Melbourne Cup Hope
The article lauds W McLachlan and de Nay for dominant riding at Randwick with six wins from seventeen mounts and notes Cahill and others sharing multiple winners. It details Peru’s strong Randwick Plate form and hints at a Melbourne Cup challenge, while criticizing weights, bookmaking, and prize money handling by the AJC.
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Randwick
W. McLachlan
de Nay
Zealaxiler
T. Cahill
Pilot
Aeolus
McLachlan
Mac
Plunder
Malachian
Waverley
Pharos
Plander
Wil
Jim Pike
King Bee Wins Narrowly in Members Handicap Horse Race
King Bee ridden by Pike surged from behind in the Members Handicap to beat Beau Vive by a half length. The colt, son of War God, showed stubborn courage and is praised as a likely top performer, potentially surpassing his full brother War Bee.
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Prad
A.J.C
Pharos
Seriad
Moolian
Peru
King Bee
Pike
Alao
Birelmeas
Beau Vive
Baau Vive
Thomas
War God
War Bee
A J C Weights Confusion Draws Criticism
The acting racing body of New South Wales faces criticism for conservatism in racebook weight notation. The Grantham Stakes for three year olds shows altered weights after published conditions. Punters rely on visible imposts, yet many miss reading the complex penalties and allowances on the blackboard.
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New South Wales
A J.C
A.J.C
AJC
Grantham Stakea
J.C
Virtu's Narrow Third in Randwick Handicap Amid Saddle Trouble
Virtu started as a short-priced runner in the Sydney Handicap at Randwick on Craven Plate day but encountered trouble when rider Thomas slipped on Virtu’s neck and pulled up late. Despite hampered finishing third, investigators noted Thomas’s saddle split and shifted, upsetting expected success.
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Virtu
Randwick
Alf Foley
Alan
Thomas
Exciting Dowling Steeplechase Ends With Sidesplitting Mishap
In the Dowling Steeplechase a duel formed between Pilot and Grafax before Grafax riderless chaos ensued. Grafax bolted as his pilot fell, and Pilot finished perched on the horse’s neck amid laughter while the rider recovered and weighed in.
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Steels
Pilot
Grafax
Grafax Was Mounted By A Flamite
Thelma Dashwood
Gramax
Eo Skulthorpe
Billy Wake
Flatite
Grafoux
Grammar
Bobbe
Trapa
Kwan
Mr. Chaw
Proportion Fails at Final Handicap After Close Epsom Runs
In the Final Handicap Proportion, son of Graften, led at times but a late bump affected his chances. Mundole moved up after a short cut, then bumped Pike’s mount, costing Proportion crucial ground. Despite expectations of a protest, none was lodged and the favorite’s backers saw a narrow defeat by a neck.
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Epsom
Graften
Hera Wee Laddie
Mundole
Pike
Propertion
Ruth Lincoln Sings Amid Turmoil At ATC Meeting
An ATC gathering ends with Ruth Lincoln singing the top note in a crowd where a heckler disrupts with jeers. The moment shifts when the prompt crowd cheers a 2 to 1 shout for Mooltan, leaving Ruth to ponder the surprise.
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ATC
Giret
Ruth Lincoln
Cove
Ruthie
Beoko Ruth
Ruth
George Towns Defeated by Ernest Barry in Championship Sculling
News from the Thames reports Ernest Barry defeated George Towns by a length and a half to win the Championship of Britain in a four mile race. Barry set a new record with a time of 2 hours 9 minutes 122 seconds, securing the £200 stake for himself.
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George Towns
Ernest Barry
Thames
Britain
Barry
Dim Future Visitors Schedule Promises Africa Tour
In a clipped report a plan for a forthcoming Africa tour is hinted with March timing and an Australia connection. The brief mentions Josephine Babel and a hosting date, suggesting promotional material for a future visit.
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Josephine Babel
Lg HY
Africa
Comig
Caulfield Cup field fuels strong betting clash
Anticipations for Caulfield Cup day outline twenty two final acceptors led by Post Town Waipuna and Tulkeroo with Sat Beach. Connolly’s En chanteur is tipped though staying power questioned. Wel come Trist and Maranus loom as contenders with light weights Lady Wilds Conge D’Estrie and Bobby aiming for a place.
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Post Town
Waipuna
Tulkeroo
Connolly
Walpuna
Fink 'UN
Strowan
Trist
Fat
Jolaire
Maranus
Lady Wilds
Conge D'Eslire
Bobby
Kensington Today Racing Cards Reveal Mixed Odds
In Kensington today race notes a Flying Welter event and several novice handicaps are listed. Notable runners include Little Buller, Signorina Irene, and Brother Jack with various weights and entries across multiple stakes.
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Cisssenesinee
Little Dod
Little Buller
Pernvilla Sscvsceegesescom
Conor Rensedst Ste BT
Albans
Signorina
Irene
Sciee Ogesesesce
Jack
Ase Bangla Cscesesesacasscacsse
City Tattersall's Novice Handicap Races Review
Fragmentary record shows Aeolus and Tal Patriot fields with miscellaneous times and placements. Names like MARAGON CROGBE CLAYDON and Toomumbee appear amid partial results and club mile mentions.
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Aeolus Wii
la Patrie Aston
Martagon Crogbe
Carl Bene
S2seescern
Florance
All's
Firlga
Tisccericevcetecens
Toomumbee
Sisssandewssaee
Joly Mof
Cssssecevereseen F
City Tattersall's Races and Melbourne Theatre Plans
Considerable interest surrounds Melbourne's forthcoming production of She Stoops to Conquer at Theatre Royal by the Heatty Melotosh Co. The season will feature many of the old elastic players. Kensington Races today with races at 1.10 p.m. and 2.10 p.m. at the track.
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Melbourne
Theatre Royal
Heatty-Melotosh
On Tap Listings for The Merry Widow and The Belle
The page lists showtimes and prices for On Tap productions including The Merry Widow at 2 p.m. and 1 60 p.m. plus references to Imatay and The Criterion The Belle of Mayixig with prices and venue notes.
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Faettegten
Har Majesty's
Imatay
Mayixig
Sporting Sparks and Rumors Spark Weekend Odds
A lively, fragmentary recap of varied sports chatter from racing to swimming, boxing to rowing. Mentions include Tommy Burns, Dorando, Hayes, and a French marathon winner, with notes on skaters, fishermen, and new matchups.
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Saya da Wngliah Sporting Paper
Dorando Bes
Hayes
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