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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1922
Page
13
January 16 17 1923 program highlights amateur rider class mini races with trophy honors at the Azar meet. notable entries include Handi Taa and WANDIUAR across several furlongs with notable wagers and the prospect of final races reaching a close.
In Melbourne Golden Glove defeats Little Marg in a headlining £1000 match race run over a sprint distance. The crowd witnessed a tight duel with Golden Glove prevailing after Little Marg challenged late. Contenders and organizers eyed further bouts while Golden Glove remained in Sydney awaiting decision on future appearances.
A tangled report from Tasmania and New South Wales describes ongoing turmoil in trotting sports, detailing alleged doping and corruption scandals. Officials discuss mainland horse imports, maidens, and regulatory actions while investigations edge toward broader suspensions and potential policy reforms.
An uneven account from Victoria Park covers racing form and potential hat trick hopes. Lilac Dorunn Device at Duke March lead a multiple-entrance field with strong showings and questions about who will clinch wins in Flying Hanikee and related events. Duke March, a Duke Foote progeny, impressed with speed, while Device and others faced mixed results in recent outings.
Wallace Russley won after protest as the stewards ruled interference affected the outcome. The two year old White Star M ing Pendit et al suffered placing changes, with several horses unplaced and the race result upheld after review.
In a terse notice the Associated Racing Clubs call for an assistant sipendiary steward to support operations aboard ships and events. The message mentions positions, names, and duties in broad terms, with unclear specifics and formatting.
The Australian Jockeys Association and racing clubs face a brewing dispute as proposals on race and prize limits stalled after meetings at Victoria Park Kensington and Ascot. A strike risk emerged over racing handicaps and race categories with clubs like Victoria Park, Kern-Aingron, Sasebery and Ascot seeking joint action but failing to reach agreement.
Racing program lists multiple handicap divisions and horses such as MERCIA'S DAUGHTER and ENCOURAGE STAKES with entries across five divisions. Details reference LORD BALLANTRAE, CORONEATH, ENNIE STITCH, BEYanE, and KEWMINGTON among others, suggesting a meeting schedule and notable entries at Jeme Spur.
Sale notice appears garbled with partial phrases about property and dates. Readable items mention Par ieeon and Lam among names, with unclear location and action. Unable to confirm full details or proper entities from the text provided.
A Glebe Sydney man describes relief from ailments after trying a patent remedy marketed by the Foster McClallan Co. He praises the treatment and notes long symptom relief, mentioning care by doctors and confidence in the product. The account includes testimonials and a prompt to write for further information.
The NSWTK plans a meeting at EPPINE tomorrow with large entries received. A fist space is set for 12 noon. A special frame will be available to the course. The event includes a bells ceremony and remarks by Uncle Inst.
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