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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1923
Page
13
Race day at Kensington features several notable horses and jockeys including Cayuse, Flying Eagle, and Golden Shower. The meeting sees strong betting, with several favorites failing to win while others secure gains amid variable track conditions and shifting fortunes.
Skelton scores again at Ascot with His Highness securing a successful outing. The day features a host of horses and riders including Raven Faces and noted performers from Skelton’s stable as the paddock atmosphere and betting mood run high amid a competitive program.
A chaotic situation unfolds as jockeys and trainers threaten action over a dispute linked to rent and licensing. Prominent figures including Ken Bla Grange and bookmaker Mr Rule Naylor face scrutiny as factions clash about the future of the association and a possible boycott affecting race meetings.
Rosebery hosts eight races with strong entries including Den, Kernek Somiy Sper, Double Macape, Little Doubt, Kilwa, and Gaby Denlys. A special tram service will shuttle patrons from the cacecallrye Kile to the event. First race due to start about 4 pm. top runners include Naden Handicap and Flying Gagle. Friday sees the second Kembla Grange meeting with about 100 entries, ARC nominations debated, and £1200 in prize money.
A deputation including Maury, B. Haynes, and W. Baker attended an ARC hearing to press for action on a racing dispute. They argued for parliamentary interference and a potential repeal of the act granting ARC a racing monopoly. the committee rejected the motion and planned further evidence. The meeting highlighted tensions between owners, trainers, and the governing body.
Board of Tyedare of Clits proposes immediate fund use to support a training plan amid suspicions of misused funds. Three members call for urgent measures while others resist as jockeys and bookmakers face suspensions and potential refunds. A letter directs observers to a race schedule with cancellations and trainer separations.
The Pony Owners and Trainers Association hosted its first race meeting at Kembla Grange. About 500 spectators attended despite distance, with notable attendees including bookmaker staff and city visitors. Several horses showed promising performances in Maiden and Handicap events, while public wagering remained active and the track drew favorable attention for future meetings.
Fragmented OCR text lists horses and lineage details with many misspellings and errors. The fragment mentions J Tomlinson, Hargrave, Madge Chipilly, Fort at Teton, St Mary dam of Varies and Dunkinty, Chipilly from Keune de Mer, G Pricely trainer, Briar by Friar Marcus and Sweet mn, Mise No Name, Oakland, and Prince imp, among scattered notes on entries and sires.
Fragmented report covers a horse meeting with races and results across several events. Notes include Archie's pace, suspects in a theft from jockeys and a rider, plus a later account of a muddied Dove race and a watch theft, with jockey G Walker and others mentioned in passing.
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