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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1923
Page
11
A crowded update covers horses like Querviss and Alpeltine changing hands, trainer shifts, and upcoming races. It notes owner changes, broodmare status, and potential matings, with details on Sydney and New Zealand meetings, futures for horses such as Avathe and Bermon Hog, and betting activity amid a busy racing period.
A jumbled race recaps and notes from the Auckland Racing Club discuss 1925 events, top weights, and entrants like Dist and Master Prue, with remarks on steeplechase outcomes, track conditions, and individual performances. References to various horses, jockeys, and officials indicate a broad update on recent meetings and stakes figures.
In a brisk Singleton meeting, Flying Mandicap won narrowly by a smart drive from Bonaly Home. riders McDonald Cameron Orindale Trees led a strong pace as the field faded late with ties and recalls to form.
In a tense Rutherford race day, Seattle’s Daughter edged a crowded field to win the Maitland Cup. Prudene Flight led early, with Seattle’s Daughter surging in the final yards to take the victory. Be Bea and Pi orm followed, while Beattie Davehtee and others faded. Trainers and jockeys faced heavy weights and uneven footing as the crowd witnessed a closely contested finish.
A chaotic OCR race notes session recounts trainers and horses at Randwick preparing for a Victoria Cup style event. Mentions include Madrigal, College Boy, Prince Bandy, Sunburst, and others mingling through furlong drills and trial heats. Weather and track conditions praised, with multiple horses clocking varied 1 3 to 2 0 furlong times as trainers test form.
A battered OCR passage records various names and activities from a Victorian era fair or race event. It references tracks, vendors, participants, and multiple places and people, though the text is garbled and many specifics are unreadable. The readable names hint at locales and individuals involved in a social or sporting gathering.
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