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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1929
Page
12
Valparaiso's preparation for the Denman Stakes faces competition from Orutrit Seatown and others. Limerick and Valparaiso loom as key rivals with weight-for-age and distance plans, while the field awaits race day tactics and potential adjustments in the betting outlook.
Wet weather at Moorefield saw heavy scratchings yet punters stayed keen as Spearhead delivered a convincing performance in the Moorefield Mile amid a field hampered by rough going. Star of the show was Star of Storm, with Leadight unlucky and others making late strides as Weather, trainers, and jockeys coped with the persistently slick track.
An auction record lists Vitality selling for 1000gns with multiple horse consignments, buyers and bidders named, and a long roster of lot identifiers. The fragmentary text names purchasers, consignors, and various horses, including references to Oxymens mt and Goos e Follow, with dates and places not clearly legible.
Fragmented OCR style text describes a mid century figure, mentions metropolitan attention, possible public notices, and various names jumbled beyond clear context. Several proper nouns appear obliquely, with references to prominence and speculation about outcomes.
Luita Canterbury rides the upset as Prince Verderer rallies to beat the even money favorite. The field features Daloty Mick and Heo Dywne in the Flying Welear divisions, with Nianbal among the longer prices in the Allen Handicap. Dainty Mick wins the maiden event. Prince Verderer and Shingle Short dominate the top divisions amid a heavy, slippery track and strong wagering on multiple runners.
Miller's Sporting Annual 020 marks its 6th year with a full review of racing and sports, world records, and a rich course of sporting knowledge. It lists editors, publishers, and distribution details in Melbourne Victoria, Australia.
Special tram service runs directly to Ascot Racecourse today. Officials urge arrive early to secure seats and avoid congestion.
Karuma and Crucis lead the move in Fiveroof with tiered bets as market interest climbs for the upcoming races. The Pappy Warrior, coming off a Derby bid, shows promise though doubts linger over Burnewang’s ability to sustain pace. a crowded field includes Karima Min Tappy Warton Soon Win and many others in the long list of entrants.
A fragmented report lists winning owners and horses from an Australian race event. It mentions Mune to Streption iad Gothic and Victoria connections, with details on stakes and payouts. Names of owners include Mr Es FER and Mr An, with Timerrick tied to another sixth place. The piece references the Sydney firm By Chisholm Go for portions.
A fragment notes a parimutuel record with prize money totaling 1,401,286 francs. It mentions reward items and a prize winner associated with the Aga Khan's horse Dilawl Bala appearing in a race at a location in May, with owners MM. Temand and others listed among prize receivers.
A garbled advertisement from The Reinvestment Company of Auckland offers racing tips and a call to send address for free circulars. The misspelled line promises a ten year dividend history and urges readers to obtain marketing material.
Fragmented notice from a 19th century issue mentions Rosehill races with trains advertised later. Names such as GEO. W. & HOWE, secretaries, appear amid garbled dates and references to Thursday the 16th instant.
A Sydney racing committee announces new apprentice rules for jockeys including ride eligibility, penalties, and the upcoming Warwick meeting dates. The decision affects riders such as Terence Writ and others, with references to Broken Hill and Randwick proceedings and a July 17 meeting outcome.
A mangled OCR record details Murrumbidgee Turf Club meetings showing profit and confusion. It lists committee members and officers, noting elections, nominations, and attendance with several garbled names and degraded phrases central to the club’s governance and year’s proceedings.
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