SYDNEY NOTES

NZ Truth, Issue 477, 8 August 1914, Page 8

SYDNEY NOTES

(By "The Spreador.")

The pony strike Is over. Tho pony owners wanted to bo recognised officially by tho clubs. Though tho horso owners aro not so recognised by tho A.J.C., It Is a fact that they aro referred to m a courteous way before any wide moves aro made. As soon as the trouble was over, a rush was made to the Ascot secretary to nominate for the Wednosday meeting — result, another record day of interesting racing. About tho only matter of Interest to Now Zealanders was tho performance of Berg, who carried a ton of money m the 14.1 Handicap First Division, and ran a waster. Some four months ago a syndicate of four bank clerks In Sydney drew first prize m Tattw. Tho Hitrac crowd drew Clontaft m the Hurdles. They drew one £100, two £10. and a £5 prlsse. If this don't be.at all known records for "mozfcle," tell mo.. Bibbonluke, who won the Hurdles at Rosehlll last week, was tipped a couple of times before ho eventuated. Ho is an Identity on Sydney trucks, having been Trufalj?ar's working mate. In spite of the stromy press opposition. It Is considered more than likely that next year will see the totnllsator tried out at Randwlek. Possibly books and tote will bo given v. chance to operate at tho same time. Cherubinl i« doing steady work at Rand wick. His preparation Is not being hurried with, ami It looks aa If he won't stnrt In tho big spring events. Ho has been sold to .1. Kirks. They asked Valhalla to plve Sweet Malt Hb over six furlongs at Rosehlll. The former didn't accept.