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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1923
Page
13
The 1923 Australian Jockey Club winter event spans Saturday June 2 and Monday June 4 with hurdles and steeplechase races listed for the first and second days. The text names hurdles and chase events and hints at participating horses and riders. The fragmentary OCR preserves event structure and key dates for the two-day meeting.
The Rosehill card shows a crowded afternoon schedule with the main event at 4 pm. Prominent trainers and jockeys mark the meet, with horses like Merle Dona and Marita featured in early entries. Weather and track conditions noted as a guide for the Monday program and potential semi finals.
The afternoon featured a contentious finish as Roherst won after a protest in the Flying Handicap. Miss Roma led early and then faced pressure from rivals including Little Gem and Veering, with crowd attendance down due to overnight rain but racing continuing amid slippery conditions.
Devant produced a standout performance at Victoria Park in the open company class, with Veronilla’s First A.R.C. success noted and Gaby Deslys a Bergain in close competition. The mare faced weight challenges but led to a decisive near-record finish, outperforming rivals including Kilwa and Culahad while other entries faltered.
A special general meeting of the New South Wales Pony and Galloway Owners Association debated licensing trainers not members and the crisis in racing. A motion backed by Cowell urged two year-olds face from August, with trainers and runners to be backed by bookmakers. The meeting saw low attendance and minor resolutions with plan to convene another session.
Horse racing notes describe forthcoming Kensington events with racing cards, entries, and anticipated runners. Mentions include Pony class divisions, key contenders such as Galahad and Dainty, and the ongoing preparations for the meeting with details on weighings, handicaps, and expected outcomes.
A Richmond notice announces a pony meeting set for Friday, May 11. The brief item lists the event location and purpose, with focus on community equestrian activities and scheduling details for club members.
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