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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1921
Page
11
A sprawling, error riddled recap of Rosehill and Sydney racing notes. It mentions Polydor and Sardia genetic ties, the Hi Brakes for the mile feature at Rosehill, NSW government racing changes, and New Zealand training influence. It references jockeys, trainers, and race meeting outcomes with scattered names like W. Cooke, Jockeys’ Club, and various horses, while touching on betting systems and racing commissions.
The article details stud fees in New Zealand at 74 guineas for ponitorm and 40 comers for Kilbroney, with movements to Sydney and Melbourne. It notes purchases, owner figures, and racing plans including Australis Hurdle prep and Australian Steeplechase prospects, while referencing notable brokers and financial stakes.
Early race chatter and betting notes discuss Sera Rie and Pelicr art choices, with focus on form and backers. The piece covers trainer optimism, the market for prices, and reflections on likely contenders, including Postrel and Feld acludes better Hine, plus licensing and meeting updates from Auckland and Perth circuits.
At Newcastle a crowded crowd witnessed a dramatic turf meeting. Favorite horses like Fig-trayner and Lagonda faced tough opposition from rising contenders such as Levallion and Me Horee. In the Flying, Queers Conanan pressed hard before Todra Wir Ol and Adair sabru surged to the front, with the final distance around 45.60 seconds. The field was packed as analysts noted pace, positioning, and late charges shaping the outcome for this fixture.
The Belmont Park card featured top class racing with imports and noted steeds like Ambassade and Fidelis in contention. Key performances included Warhuina and Navel, while wagers and handicaps drew strong public interest amid a crowded program.
Unclear OCR text mentions Kalgoorlie course, stewards fee, protest over appeals and hearings. Several named entities appear garbled. Main note: stewards' actions provoke a protest as appeal processes and attendance rules are discussed within club committees.
A damaged OCR passage discusses privacy features and business claims in Australia. It mentions an accountant and an address in Coogee, with unclear references to individuals and dates. The text is fragmented and unreadable in places, offering no clear event or outcome.
Unclear readable fragments point to a brief public notice or listing. Names, places, and dates are unreadable, limiting coherent summary. The readable text hints at a local item or event, but no verifiable entities or decisive outcome can be established from the fragment.
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