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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1925
Page
5
In a semifinal tilt described by Shield Daily Telegram, teams from Shield faced tense action with standout performances and strategic mismatches. Leaders and coaches weighed overtime pressure as rosters shuffled and key players fought through fatigue.
Fuji San, a 20 to 1 outsider, captured the Doncaster Handicap at Randwick as Brimming faded from favorite and King Cullene pressed for second amid a six-rider finish in the rough hurdle. Pildin failed to threaten, while Trump Card was killed and several jockeys injured. Attendance was reported at 74,000.
In a crowded race feature, Hannan claims the title by ten lengths amid a running field including Beate et oe and Maia. The meeting saw rain in the morning, with noted rivals such as Mara and Lilywood near the barrier and Virgin Gold challenging in the final furlongs as Windbag and Windbend figure among the contenders.
A large field of players took part in trial matches held in multiple venues. Teams competed in forward play and kicks as spectators watched a series of scrums and tries, with several players standout performances noted across the games.
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