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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1924
Page
13
Australian Jockey Club meets on Saturday January 24 with events including the Welter Handicap and other listed races. Fragmented entries mention horses, odds, and placements though many names and details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A fragmented OCR page dated Monday January 26 lists scattered names and phrases. Mentions include Wwe SECOND MAUL HACE Abeer 3 lee and Hasan with assorted garbled terms. The text mixes potential persons places and unrelated strings, offering no coherent event or outcome.
The Rosehill event schedule for Saturday January 7 is disrupted by wet track conditions. Officials postponed races and reported revised running times while noting weather impacts on attendance and betting pools. Local secretary W. Owe announced contingency plans and urged spectators to monitor updates.
A chaotic race report from Victoria Park details pony records set and broken amid gusty conditions. Sparky Gap and Bombay feature among standout performances, with Reticent and Panache also drawing praise in Maiden and Handicap divisions.
An OCR damaged ad fragment touts a topical ointment as a cure for piles with testimonials. It references a Sydney address and claims long term relief after treating numerous sufferers, urging readers to buy the preparation and apply it locally.
Unclear text describes a marine meet with racing ponies led by Vigilant. Mentions Sydney Fee and Sydney Fase, a prize event at Christman Toe Spark Gap and a 469 post pardon, with mixed details on entries, placements, and awards. Names: Sydney, Victoria Park, Christman Toe.
A garbled report covers Brisbane racing decisions, including the Third Division Handicap at Stelia Mares 3246.1 and the Cava five, with stewards’ interference claims against Eltwing. It notes race outcomes, rider changes, and upcoming trials, citing names like Stell Sharpe and Charte Lowers amid confusion over results and penalties.
A garbled 19th century style account describes a horse race and its contenders. It mentions a favored Mary and several unnamed jockeys, noting a decisive push in the final stretch and a third-place finish, with confusion veiling key events and outcomes.
The article reviews 1925 pony fixtures and odds, noting Spark Gap, Kensington Handicap, and Kensington selections, with discussion of horses like Miss Romains, Able, and Fire Division. It mentions trainer shifts, race conditions, and expected outcomes across multiple divisions and races at Victories Park and related venues.
A court hearing is scheduled for Friday to hear the Crestrae case. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text. Local officials and involved parties unnamed in available material will be referenced in the official docket.
A midweek racing report from Albion amid mixed results. Trainers Besveen and J. G. Bheewaed saw few wins recently, while Stella Marie and Stella Maribichery earned divisions wins. The day featured interference inquiries and steady betting on the track’s Parade Grounds.
Fragmented report covers a Newmarket Handicap style race with horses such as Deween, Levemo, Pollossie, and Ramieay. Mentions betting favorites, second places, and a parade scene with some riders and trainers named, but many names are garbled.
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