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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1921
Page
13
A fragmentary public notice for Rosehill races at Sault outlines a February meeting with a 1700 prize and references a February 7 deadline. Names, dates, and specific event details are obscured by OCR errors but indicate a scheduled racing card and closing time for entries.
A garbled entry from the Gosford races mentions Agta Wilton and a list of unclear terms including a tree reference. The readable fragments suggest a local event note with limited standout facts and no clear dates or outcomes.
At the Adelaide racing gathering Clever Jim triumphed in a crowded program, with Smiles the filly catching attention in the three furlong event and Restful claiming multiple wins. The meeting featured county stakes, including the Welter and Flying Mandarin races, and drew notable entrants from Melbourne and local clubs.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a private sale notice for a 24 horse totalisator system. Contains unreadable portions but implies sale action and a location or organizer initials. Further readable details are insufficient to specify date, place, or party names.
The Wy toflas event at Victoria Park on Saturday saw multiple records fall as top jockeys and favorites dominated the Maiden divisions and the two year old races. Maser Blair pushed Fringe Wer and Newlier riders to strong showings while Stetson Whe led a notable victory, with heavy betting on Fiavary and Goldetich among those backed in the days major sprints.
A fragmented report covers Ascot race results and entries with references to winners such as Mollie Rosebery and Lady Rose, and mentions forthcoming heats and handicaps. It lists horses like Silver Tom and Speed Hiatan, notes training actions, and previews races including the Encouragement Stakes and Novice Handicaps.
Unclear OCR text mentions Enthal Dorgif and S Lynch with trainers listed as Crooks Havel Traeling and Fun Hater. References to My Dust training under J Hahoney and J Underbilh secretary of the ARG holidaying in Kensington. Preview of a race meeting at Victoria Park with events at dawn, and mentions of Emmies, Orient Cluster, and other names.
At Newcastle and nearby venues a busy racing program saw favorites win many events while punters voiced complaints about certain outcomes. Lord Magne edged Re Peda in a close finish, with Gelds and Handiway contests producing notable results and Rhapsody claiming the Novice Handicap at Heddon.
Racing notes describe Canterbury Park events and winners with Tasmanian and Sydney connections. Mentions include Melbourne Cup type references, Davies and Colina, and a range of local participants and venues.
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