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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1921
Page
10
A chaotic report on a noisy Australian race meeting describes repeated interference and unpredictable results. The piece highlights numerous riders, horses, and betting actions with a focus on dramatic shifts and crowd reaction amid the eventful proceedings.
The report lists jockeys including Harel, Walker, and Hutching with multiple wins across six races, noting Orrell, Meules, Higgins, Hurteysty, Vivi, and Stuart with various placings. It mentions Royal Calcutta TC drawing an official charge and names secretary Mins Facer and others returning Amatrall Tor vod amid racing season talk.
Australian jockeys and owners feature in a Bombay and Calcutta racing scene. The Duke of Connaught Cup and Royal Connaught Cup are highlighted with riders Brown and Anathier, plus mentions of Beuway Thatrier and other associates, detailing winnings and races across Mumbai and Calcutta.
In-depth look at spring racing unfoldings with emphasis on Burythrate and Glowing. Mentions Melbourne Cup prospects, Craven Plate upset, and rival New Zealand contenders amid shifting weights and form from Randwick to Melbourne.
A garbled Wellington racing report highlights NZ horses in major meets with results from Trentham and Auckland. It notes performances by Hermon Dup, Gasbag, Lady Tala, Buoy, Fairy, and others, mentioning the Great Northern and Trentham Gold Cup, plus betting and standings. The piece references trainers, owners, and notable contenders across distances up to a mile and a half.
Probable divisions listed with horse names and handicaps. Includes Flat RACK and Maiden events. Entries mention Flying Mandicar, Volpi Jumpers, Sacchiaroose, Drumiedo on, Western Sunures, Kokathen, Mount Xuiries, and Kedron Yarke. Handicap details and lineups appear amid readable fragments.
Elections overshadow racing as Port Adelaide meet yields no races on Saturday News notes Cheltenham programme announced with seven races and listed contenders Candidates from Labor and Liberal parties are profiled as the campaign energy heats up The new Totalisator at Marphen is nearly ready for Goodwood Handicap Day profits £266 goes to charities
The piece recalls Man o War's last public appearance in Lexington Kentucky after a storied race career. Fans packed the Kentucky Association course as the champion horse paraded to cheers, with trainer Sam D. Riddle and owner Mrs. Riddle expressing gratitude for the chance to own such a winner. The event, marked by a theatrical display and a jet of adulation, concluded with best wishes for Man o War’s foal progeny and future honors.
Disjointed listing of horse names and breeders appears from several firms including Monee H. Chisholm Coe Bs Velide-Delons and Lingipht-Obmsia Bagh. Mentions CMF Seth Tinpecenne P. J. Codd Toge bilec Border 390g Three Alpen Wilkinson Roe pa Pomme cs ar Meatie W. Tne BananUaie and Linacre unit h MiCown.
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