BETTING OFF THE COURSE
The ease with which people are able to bet away from racecourses is.one of the greatest handicaps under which Sydney racing is labouring.- writes 'XUiron," in the "Australasian." It is surprising the number of people there -are in Sydney today who prefer to; sit beside a wireless set and take their racing at home. If they feel inclined to bet on any of the races they telephone their wagers to a starting price bookmaker. AVhile that can be done almost without hindrance" the 'racing clubs cannot hope for any striking increases in their gate takings. Almost without exception the people who go to'race meetings do so for the sole purpose of betting. The actual racing or the love of horses has little to ,do with their presence.
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Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 76, 31 March 1934, Page 19
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131BETTING OFF THE COURSE Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 76, 31 March 1934, Page 19
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