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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1920
Page
1
The lengthy report covers a tennis match where the Australian player defeats Tilden Patterson, detailing backhand exchanges, service routines, and crowd reactions. It notes Patterson’s struggles with form, cites specific rallies, and references other players and events around the tournament.
The report reviews anticipated Derby contenders at Randwick and Presale events, noting uncertain outcomes amid earlier form. It discusses Three-year-olds and a mix of horses including high-stakes entrants, with commentary on pace, distance suitability, and key runners like Auterca and Will Oakland in relation to the Derby.
The review covers Spring Handicaps with emphasis on Epsom and Metropolitan forms, noting Ready Aye Ready and Greenstead among top contenders. It discusses horses such as Moy Horthe, Baron, Richmond Mates, and Mealy Aye Ready, detailing pace, wind effects, and potential absentee horses due to injuries or blistering.
Personal notices praise Alfred Dyke born August 1800 and Duke celebrated on Tuesday. Jack Gregory welcomed as fast bowler, with lines on Rhodes and Wales scholars, Australian cricket and tennis links, and tributes to Anthony Wilding. Mentions of New Zealand, Sydney University, and Royal London dinner to honor athletic figures.
The Australian Jockey Club reports total admission money for the year at £135,224 14s with detailed notes on income from betting, commissions, and maintenance costs. The report lists substantial expenditures on Canobury wine, improvements, and staff, plus race-meet revenues from Randwick and other venues, noting a significant net result and ongoing capital projects.
Randwick witnesses a bold racing program led by Ready Aye Ready who wins the day in swift time. The meeting draws around 40,000 spectators with substantial wagering, as contenders such as Taralle, Fight Byer, and Artillery pursue the steeplechase and late races.
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