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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1920
Page
10
Fragmented OCR describes a Sydney race with a Melbourne entrant seen as a leading contender. The text hints at upcoming heats and possible advancements, mentioning Sydney horses and a forthcoming event. Details are unclear but suggest a racing card with notable participants and regional anticipation.
The report discusses divisions, notable horses, and past performance from Sydney racing. It mentions trainers and horses like Bic Thex Greenntead and Sydney Danveel, referencing events at Randwick and Melbourne trips, with notes on weights, distances, and upcoming races.
A brisk report outlines horses like Molly's Rone and Molly's fame with weights, fields, and prospects for upcoming races. It mentions trainers, jockeys, and events across Windsor, Oakleigh Plate, and Caulfield, noting form, distances, and possible favorites.
Racing notes discuss Chrome and Two Blues as leading chances in the Australian Cup. Analysis covers weights, past performances in Melbourne events, and how rivals like Night Watch, Rive of the Sea, and Stagegirl may influence the race. Weighs, form, and trainer plans are weighed to gauge each horse's chances.
Fragmented OCR text outlines prize money for a New Zealand racing circuit with events in Christchurch Dunedin Auckland and Wellington. It lists cups and purses including the Kamion Cup and Nevineign Cup with varying sums and venues. Details are garbled but indicate multiple races with purses from £40 to £300 and regional venues in the South and North Islands.
The damaged clipping outlines a North Victoria sports tour arrangement touching Melbourne Albury Sydney and Dareton with mentions of players Glenacre Greensteas and Publican augeuent along with Bethany and others. It notes a late night departure and continued matches with uncertain outcomes.
A report from November outlines added money for owners and horses, with England lagging behind Australia and New Zealand. It details distribution at Randwick and Flemington, calls for fair profit division, and urges racecourse transparency with annual program sums. The Jockey Club adopted most recommendations, aiming to improve funding and governance of racing.
In a sprawling Rosehill card the report notes fast fractions and photos finishes for several horses including Berengaria and Dink Diker in a tight finish, with Olympic leading in the Trial Stakes ahead of Sunpore and Destroyer. Eastcourt and Sandbee duel for the Anniversary placings while Lord Marajaz and Hone Olympie show mixed form in various events.
The report notes ongoing sale activity in Argentina with twoyearold lots at the end of the season. It compares prewar prices and recent figures, citing averages around 730 for a batch and detailing averages for several consignments, including notable colts and stallions referenced by names and auction outcomes.
The article surveys Newmarket Cup betting, listing candidates such as Durwal Lawson Gold Ye and Gambler's Gold alongside other contenders. It notes strong support for several horses while naming judges and patrons connected to the event.
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