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Sydney Sportsman

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1908

Page

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Sportsman’s Notebook on Cup prospects and racing backs

The article discusses Pink CN as a favored miler for the Cup but failing late, notes on jockey Kim Bardens skill and courage, and surveys Canterbury P J Club versus Victoria Park RC, with talk of Wade's Wobbly Act, Malden Handicap contenders May Morn Grand Belle and Lady Facile, and Sir Aymer’s Melbourne Cup backing and Caulfield form.

Canterbury P.J Victoria Park R.C V.P Wade Malden RT. C Grand Belle Lady Facile

Maranui's heavy Caulfield Cup slip raises betting debate

The New Zealand mare Maranui drew heavy betting and public scrutiny after a strong showing at Caulfield. The Metro politan team backed her despite questions over a horse born outside the Commonwealth needing identification. Daniel's reps faced rumors about a late certificate affecting Weg qualification, resolved before the race.

Maranui Caulfeld Kastteasy Arogh « Tne Metropolitan Co Ft Dan O'Brien Vicctoria Racing Club Daniel

Home at Last Wins in Novices Handicap at Clay Tart

Tom McCarthy guides Sweet Home to a narrow win in Clay Tart's Novices Handicap over Eva and Real Grit. The race favors apprentices, with penalties for jockeys and riders with three or more wins. Sweet Home’s owner benefited from legging up Hickey, the horse nearly swerving in the final stretch.

Tom McCarthy Leeholme Sweet Home Eris Eva Paradez Real Grit Alice Lesa

Tommies urged to add finger-posts at Randwick betting square

A sports club urged adoption of finger-posts listing bookmakers at Randwick betting square to ease post-race crowding and speed settlements. Weather hampered a recent City Tattersall meeting but the square remained walkable with the new concrete area. The call comes after years of mud and confusion at important meetings.

Randwick AJC City Tatta A.J.C Sportaman Ierey Liquidace 4 Rip van Winkle

Anticipations at Canterbury Park Races Preview

The Canterbury Park Club hosts the Octobering event next Saturday with Victoria Park Racing Club entries. Hurdle race contenders include Steenson's Elect or Minister, plus strong showings from Lancaster Rose and Duma. Flying Handicap features Ortano and rivals such as Thrust, Matchmaker, Hela, and Tinsel. Glennella leads Rosehill stakes with Holmah favored to upset. Ascot Racing Club meeting today offers a full card with Brown Spec, Signorina, Friendship, Little Dod, Lilllaster, and Daisy II among entries.

Canterbury Park Club Geople Victoria Park Racing Club Prads Probus Hea Bean Jim Seenson Allanlean Sandboy Steenson Oriano Lancaster Trist Duma City Tattersall Tinga Othare Misa Ortano Randwick Thrust Matchmaker Hela Tinsel Macamore Arekasy Qomote ccc Ercieneensees Bean Glennella Bushgrove Veronite Eris Metal King Holbrook Holmah Ascot Racing Club Brown Spec Cceres Rufunaabeeed Ruammare Ceea Eee Signorina R.T.C Simmer Crissaenenes Albarto Allowrib Wa Ceesaseeeae Lilliaster Ib Noreen Asecesarer Kitty Mery Sandbot Sescas Croxdale Wee Atlantran Will Manton Tom Groggln Ruatamata Carenesees Goldlock Buperaus OPHIR Ruffin Eeae Dowdingstown the Owl Aei Bride's Veil Tai Brown Simmer King Il Bliss Pscciseeseei Asus Orfano Eeeed Lancaster Lady Trist Molly Rt.c. Aeeeweesae Oon Jollymont Pelea Wave Siscesreas Miss Noble Tippet Enon Bridlitz Deenee Westover Ela Orfano Onah Etewes Phorbus Ae Harbor Lass Carbinella Sues Bushgrove Myra Bluan Haut Ae Bris Seroene Ransom AVIBO Resource Pandora Grafton the Screw Sane Thaspian Lady Bellwood Jack Ruby Viceroy Aebee Bandon Pretty Molly Grand Guard Little Buller Ory Victoria Cross Moila Trenchmore Charmion Charlotte Adonis ST. Albans Confubion Bamarai Musquet Hants Tippet Daisy Coronulla Lord Merton Crystal Prince Belina Bir William Harbor Light Caudle Eseedemesasee Fubaka Wetes Nellip G Meehay Delaval Miss Rosebery

Conundrum, Bedad! Puraled Punter Seeks Board Reinstatement

A garbled report notes a disputed case where Norris and E Thompson face Board of Appeal action after lengthy adjournments. The text implies a 12 month trouble period and potential reinstatement or payment implications for the public, with references to legal arguments and plantiff statements.

Pilola Sven Rensoon Norris E. Thompson

Little Mary the Helena Vale racing sensation

The Goso-More Park mare Little Mary has impressed at Helena Vale WA races last Saturday winning the October Handicap over 1 mile. Czarovitch, the favorite at 6 to 4, ran second with 11, while Woodside placed third. The nine year old mare has been racing since age one and remains a top performer in Australian racing.

Little Mary Helena Vale W.A Czarovitch Woodside Bonny Httle Eapr Australia

MENDS HIS MANNERS AT WOLLONGONG RACES

Backers of Gold Pan who backed the son of Brakpan in the Malden Handicap at the last Wollongong meeting have reason to grouse at not collecting. On Saturday at City Tatt's Meeting, he showed strong support in the Flying Welter, delivering a decisive win over Prokpan and Grafton. Gold Pan's form signals a solid stake at Wollongong Racing Club events, with Jolly Actor and others noted in the Booth C district.

Gold Pan Brakpan Malden Wollongong City Tatt Newcastle Hyman Fiar Son of Havoc

Quaint Handicapping at Ascot Flying Handicap analysis

The piece reviews handicap differences for Ascot's Flying Handicap, comparing Owl and The Ow ie, noting 16lb receipt and a 10lb gap from Croxdale. It recalls Newcastle Hyman’s multiple entries on a City Tatts card, and mentions Rosehill runners Carl Zeno and Monobel with Blue Book, Sweet Home, and Erin, sizing up form and potential future readiness.

Florance Wins Randwick Club Mile In Tight Finish

Opening betting favored Florance as Eric Throat and War Bee drew strong support. D Callinan, aboard Florance, saved the day as Eric challenged down the straight but fell short by a bare length. Artful ran third carrying 9.12 to the winner’s 8.9 with the going softer on the rails.

Kim Barden Erlc Fletcher Barden Aga Randwick Florance Eric Throat War Bee D. Callinan Callinan Erica Artful Bir Tristram

Multy Mores Review of Randwick A J C and City Tatts racing

Review notes poor quality hurdle and steeplechase horses at Randwick meetings Aeolus and Pilot from New Zealand won major hurdle and steeplechase events. Portnight wins hurdle at City Tatts Meeting in Melbourne. Atlantean caused disruption by jumping wide and breaking two hurdles. near miss with log wall referenced.

Randwick Aeolus N.Z Pilot A.J.C Portniight City Tafts Old Ryde Rackster

Interview With Caulfield Cup Winner’s Jockey Whitlock

The winner’s jockey Wally Whitlock recounted the Kennington handicap victory. He described the post start, the field, and the sunlit track scene, noting Isos led late and won by an eyelash. He downplays fame and plans to invest winnings locally.

Preas Wally Whitlock Kennington Whitlock Ison de Green Sara Pontea Luis Lios Isos Wally

Legation Wins City Tattersall Handicap at Newcastle J C

The son of the Imported Diplomat, Legation, returned to form at City Tattersall's Handicap, leading from near the end to win by four or five lengths over Proportion. He showed a fine turn of speed and would be hard beaten at even weights over a mile and a quarter.

Legation Diplomat Clty Tattersall A.J.C Newcastle J.C City Tatt Johnard Proportion Wee Laddie Rus

King Should Have Account for High Weight Handicap

A jumbled note references the Sea rd run and the final day of the A J C meeting. It hints at a horse named King and a weight handicap event, with unclear details about participants or outcomes.

King Seard

Fragmentary line about tar on boots and a brute

A garbled passage notes tar on boots and a male figure called a brute. It implies tension around a relationship and a woman’s view of the man she is with, with unresolved sentiment and unclear context.

Abe

Passing of Mick Carey Former jockey and trainer dies at 44

The well known trainer and former celebrated country jockey Mick Carey died at age 44 from pneumonia. He was closely associated with J. Scobie and had success on Geometry and Dass in steeplechases and hurdles. Since retirement he trained horses with notable wins, leaving no widow.

Wenanya Aporioas Dunges Widow Coe

On Tap at Stadium Thorn and City Theatres Tonight

A compact program note lists events at multiple venues beginning with the Stadium Thorn and continuing with Ascot Races and theatre showings at Her Majeau s The Merry Widow Theatre Royal Sunday The Criterion Belle of Mayfair Palacs Two Little Sailor Bays Lyceum Spenser s Theatres Amphitheatre Vaudeville Tivoli Glaciarium Bijou Sydney Skating Rink with matinee and evening performances and race times.

Thorn ‘Vy. Dongle Ascot Theatre Royal Criterion the Palacs Little Sailor Bays Lyceum Spenser's Amphitheatre Tivoli Vaudevill Glaciarium West's Pictures Bijou Sydney

Sporting Sparks and Oddities From the Street and Sea

A collage of humorous vignettes and oddities from coastal and urban life. Jokes about motorists cyclists airships and trams mingle with local misadventures from Mosman to Woolloomooloo. A six-foot shark yields a cautionary tale of cannibal pantry, while police and gambling tinkerings spark debate.

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