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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1923
Page
11
Compiled by H A Wolfe covers Canterbury meetings, Derby candidates, and racing results. Noting Lord Derby, Evinard, Bahadur, and other three year olds, plus breeding chatter and betting figures across New Zealand and England with references to trainers and owners.
Racing notes recount a filly by Black Jester at Gatwick on May 18 that led to disqualification after rider error. The ruling angered backers who lost bets and provoked a protest meeting. Weatherby objected, but the committee stood by its decision, deeming Wootton’s horse to be the effective winner. A broader conference on trotting was postponed, with officials planning next steps and a note that betting events continued amid controversy.
In West Australia the new tennis season opened amid mixed results as many matches favored youth while veterans like Suannetsa and Gaymont showed strength. The list of top players includes eight favorites and early standout performances noted, with broader participation across local clubs.
A muddled report of Maitland Cup preliminary racing notes horses and riders with Carey and Lord Dockmore among entrants. Several horses show early pace before missteps and the favorite Antoterd fades. Marty Alaska wins as War Tall and Hasty Alick Pha Tacher show improved form but remain behind the front.
The fragment from WHALER notes selections for Singleton with a focus on a bully or deemater and related items. Details are sparse. the item appears to be a brief sports or roster snippet or a notation page. The readable text centers on a named subject and potential role, lacking a full narrative or context.
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