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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
22
A chaotic collage of names and events from a Sydney race meeting fills the page. The report references Tonga, Longa, Selina, and several others in a detailed but jumbled account of early speeds, performances, and outcomes across multiple races.
A garbled Canterbury event note describes a race resale and a list of names and places. The text mentions venues, attendees, and uncertain actions, with references to poling and payments amid a chaotic OCR read.
The report reviews Rosehill Guineas and Derby outcomes with notes on Canteriney Chinews Rowshill Gules and other contenders. It cites past winners like Bantnerbury Guineas placements, detailing horses such as Cadriuts, Hott and Bleen in relation to Derby prospects, and mentions odds, trainers, and notable performances across Melbourne and Sydney racing scenes.
England's race coverage notes King Edward achieving his tenth win in a feature that blends race details, contenders, and historical context. The text references notable horses, jockeys, and betting implications while outlining the broader stakes of the event and its place in the season.
The report highlights Rhodes Scholar as the best three year old of the season with Leger preparations next month. References to other horses include Magtond Pay Das winner of the Two Thousand Guineas and Mahdy Herb toll Teli Stoker, with Derby and Cup prospects noted for several runners.
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