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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1923
Page
13
A fragmented racing note lists Tamworth Cup meetings across May 1 2 and 3 1923 with handicaps and entries. Mentions figures and names such as Whyte Tandiche and Hannanigaar, with unclear results and prize references.
Dreblah secure a double at Ascot, matching strong form from Kensington last week. Camden Belle takes the minor division and Lady Guard, Queen Costelly and Wauken Home feature in the day’s race card as favorites falter.
Fragmentary OCR text references taxes and appeals tied to Ascot Racecourse, with scattered names and phrases. The readable core centers on a court or tax appeal related to the racecourse, mentioning individuals and locations in a garbled, unclear manner.
A garbled OCR passage mixes names, places, and phrases in unclear sequence. It references multiple individuals and events with missing context, producing a confused collage of terms and potential captions without coherent narrative or verifiable details.
The Sydney show highlighted racing figures and performances as horses like Royal Show and Direte Hey drew focus. Prospects included improvement in Midland racing while several horses trained in Melbourne and Bendigo prepared for upcoming Derby tests. The program noted early absence of young contenders and planned further trials in Sydney and Melbourne.
The show featured pacing stallions and conformation judging with six points for speed, 30 for conformation, and 20 for overall. Brick and Wilkes led heats with times around 1.24 to 1.30, while Victorian Bors and John Marvin placed in top three as spectators noted pace and form.
The 6000 TROT featured six heats with Pacers and trotters competing for speed. Victarte won the final by a nose from Wee Derby and Moving, amid no toteing drama and strong performances by Sirdar and others. An accident in the pony trot led to Paddy's destruction, Kirby injured but not hospitalized.
Moving Belle wins by a nose with Zilla Huon close behind in a dramatic Australian trotting event. The program noted strides by Matron 1224 and W.M.T.A. stallions as March 17 results shaped a lively afternoon. Also highlighted were stalls like Saint Patrick Cup with strong odds and a crowd-pleasing finish amid international contenders.
Fragmented OCR note describes sale of horses including Colts and Pacers with scattered terms like Chesterwood and Bruken Wo lead. Mentions mare and sire hints and requests inquiry for details and applications.
Nominations for races at the Queensland Turf Club close with officials in Melbourne and Rockhampton. Secretary is expected to announce closing times at Toowoomba Turf Club offices on May day 1925.
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