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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1919
Page
10
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and terms without clear events. It mentions Moorefield, Hengdon, Bevin, Hamish, and other garbled phrases. No coherent action, date, or outcome can be determined from the readable portions.
Racing notes discuss early entries and plans for the Spring Meeting at Randwick and Wandwick. Mentions Biplane and other horses, owner strategies, trainers By Quinn and possible lineups, with riders and conditions shaping warmup form.
The fragmentary text hints at VinGN’s unusual eating habits and obscure references. It mentions a mix of names and places, including Metro politan and Autuana, with unclear actions and dates. The article mood resembles a quirky, observational urban column.
A report on Randwick trainers dominating two year old races at Sydney tracks. It lists trainers and horses with multiple two year old wins across recent metropolitan meetings. Names include Booth, Waller, Sablow, Scully, Munro, McGrath, Ryan and others with numerous two year old winners noted.
A New South Wales representative struggled at Caulfield when the Australian Steeplechase cost the life of Jack Rice, a renowned jockey. Rice, born in 1904, had a long record of wins and placings, with notable performances in New South Wales and at Randwick, before a fatal fall near the stand ended his career.
The article weighs Metropolis Metropalpitan plans with race results and betting notes. It discusses weight, training, and upcoming spring meetings, noting favorable form for the Metropolis horse and varying opinions from trainers and backers regarding performance and potential in coming races.
A garbled account of Derby Day at Epsom notes mixed reactions. It references Lord Lonsdale, England's thoroughbreds and reform debates. The piece criticizes track conditions, crowd behavior, and international interest, with scattered observations on horses, jockeys, and nation contrasts.
The column lists promised runners for upcoming Rosehill events with several horses named across races such as the Second Hurdle, Granville Stakes, Dundas Handicap, and August Handicap. Notable entries include Kincumber, Zarabine, Amberdown, Playman, British Arch, Amadis, Mooltan Jack, Carabost, and Opaque.
A damaged OCR from a Sydney racing column shows season prize money distribution. Mucilage earned £314 across seven placings, covering annual costs, while Duk, Alyas, and other horses pooled substantial sums through seconds and thirds at Randwick and nearby venues. Total figures hint at owners’ earnings and season viability for racehorses.
The Randwick scene reports Mr J Brown and J Borden severing a nine year association. Mike Mutiden takes over horses, with Brown sending horses to new stables as renovations begin. Key names include Duke Paote, Wallace Tsie, Elvan, and Prince Virions among others.
A garbled racing note mentions Biplane Molly's Robe as contenders and Sydney Lack as a possible winner in a metropolitan handicap. It references other horses like Princess Lucy Rebua and The Destroyer as potential chances, with uncertain details on event location and dates.
Derby notes discuss Millieme as a favored but small Derby contender with doubts about weight fit. Pershore, shown by Pallan’s Pershore Derby plans, and Expanse influence loom. Newcastle trainers and Newmarket horses are noted. several prospects from Randwick, Rosehill, and Sydney routes are assessed for Derby potential amid heavy rain and soft tracks.
Organizers of the Sydney Monorial Pease Onering Abpea stage a grand event between Royal Australian Navy and Australian Imperial Force reps on September 1. Stadium Ltd backs the plan, promising major entertainment with £25 trophies for open winners and Navy Army Association rules governing the matches.
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