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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1923
Page
11
A chaotic OCR summary covers Australian horse racing news. Mentions Wallenbst be Bron, Tempus, and Buckin horse lines. notes Randwick fixtures, Canterbury Rosehill meetings, and Nov/Oct plans. Includes racing figures, stewards decisions, jockeys like Redfern, and New Zealand performances with multiple named horses and owners.
A Jamaica bound correspondent reports on Sea Chance and other entries at the January meeting. About ninety percent of the field is unnamed, with many known by reputation. The article notes wagers and ownership strains, mentions the Ginny Club and racing figures like Glomus and Hines, and outlines projected races including the Wellington stakes and other events with several entrants and expected purses.
The excerpt shows trainers and insiders debating loyalty and propriety while cautioning others to think before speaking. It mentions ASG, Maceramery, Parhuveesency, and Terence, with references to trainers, cars, and memories about events and people in the scene.
The Adelaide Club celebrated a strong finish as their horse won the feature race at Randwick with a bold performance. J Russell rode the winner, defeating ten rivals in the mile and a half event, while owners and trainers hailed the late- season effort and future plans.
Prominent Victorian trainer Harry Harrison figures in a reported incident linked to a high profile figure. The article notes his activities and possible connections within racing circles. Details are sparse due to damaged text but name recognition remains clear.
The report details numerous horses and jockeys in a long endurance workout at Asch on June 21, highlighting Weathervene as a standout with a 20 to 1 shot victory and naming long list participants such as Wy McLachilen, D Gress, Mountaineer, and Polly Nap. It notes training progress, times for furlongs, and upcoming race plans while referencing regional figures and venues in a bygone Auckland Wellington racing context.
The article previews the Maitland Cup with contenders including Childale and Black Scale and notes a favorable early weather forecast for race day. It outlines key runners, pacing, and potential winners while mentioning conditions and race setup for the event at Maltland.
The race report lists Duke Errol and Jack Knight advancing, Bonnie Hae narrowly beaten by three lengths, and multiple horses scattered amid a chaotic finish. The narrative is filled with garbled names and unclear outcomes, but Bert Maitland's near win and Weircore's failure to place are noted amid bleary race chatter.
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