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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1923
Page
13
The Newcastle Cup sees Ah Seong compete in a varied field with notable energy but uneven outcomes. Spectators report strong early pace and tactical bursts, while final placements leave questions about consistency and forthcoming rounds for the AUg et team.
Racing club notice outlines a one thousand pounds trot event at Kedron Park with related stakes and timing. The document lists a provisional date in August 1723 and a scheduled close at 4 p.m. on a weekday in May, with unsettled entries and missing state details for Truly Ge Pater Homne or Unbopied.
A disrupted report outlines events at Warwick Farm and Newcastle races with lingering references to horses, odds, and results. Mentions endurance events, notable handicaps, and prices in pounds, but text clarity is limited and several fragments remain unreadable.
Readable scraps describe Rosebery Day with the Kensington meeting amid a busy program. Horses such as Bluffing and Muscaray feature in the Kensington 160 while Anttila, Gaby Dedius, and Mine Nobby vie for division wins. Cyrus King and Lady Astor head the Rosebery Handicap amid a slate of anticipated races and potential upsets.
In a crowded Melbourne Derby Cup day, Delavan surged as a favorite yet faded to seventh while Star Be and Direct Mauritus mares and geldings contested the mile and a half. Gerald Thala trained victors Vinmont Shimee and Be Vatgun as Tean nedy scored a Cup double before Delavan’s late stumble in the two mile Richmond Handicap.
The race saw a nine starter field in a contested meeting at Wal Tenesne. Ereta, the favorite, broke from Soy Sta and led briefly before the stewards investigated a possible foul while Trine led the rest of the way.
At Menangle, Molly Dean and The Student led a strong field in The Menangle Park B.C. events but mixed fortunes followed. The meeting featured four trots and two dashes with jockeys Varley and Be Power among the leaders. Nerida set the pace in the main events while Mildars and Melly Bean produced late moves. Grand Raw and Hine Miner were also prominent, but several horses suffered interference and faded.
A chaotic racing scene from Wollongong features Polly Goetrp and Victoria Perk with other names such as Clown 5 and Welter Handlesp. An injury to a jockey occurred after admission to Tamworth Hospital. Stewards opened an inquiry. South Coast and Wyong Pony Club secretary Rak. Wastbury has resigned, with a peculiar note about future goods and a gelding Charon.
Richmond Victoria race notes detail the Trotters event where the stable-mate of the Derby winner claimed the rich prize. Betting favored Grand Voyage early, with Duke Patchen and Eagle Rock among late contenders. concerns about Chimes and other runners surfaced as the field thinned. Machine Brick, a NSW pacer from Parkes, had a strong show but finished outside the win, while Acton and Acron figures highlighted the day’s racing drama and prize distribution.
The Trotting Breeders Owners and Trainers Association of NSW held its annual meeting with strong member turnout. Notables included Mewra Kenny of Brisbane and Alderson of Adelaide. discussion covered licensing, drivers outside metropolitan areas, and prize money adjustments to support NSW popularity and future events. Reports highlighted proposals to restore funding and attract crowds to Sydney venues amid a growing racing scene. A notable race at Victoria Park drew attention with a four-year-old gelding winning despite a late challenge, underscoring ongoing competition in the sport.
A fragmented report from Epping and Kedron Park covers the Northern Mania club meeting agenda and racing results. Mentions include a program for an event at 230 pm, trotting and racing action at Northall Park, and entry details for Kedron Park August events. Also notes a court matter involving Mambrine Chief and a caretaker’s statement related to a 1922 case.
Murky OCR outlines Newcastle Cup buildup with May 9 event for a 300 pound mile feature. Northern attendees, trainers, and owners eye Newcastle Cup connections and a Tamworth fixture, with entries and dates flagged for May 4 and May 12.
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