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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1920
Page
13
The report outlines Rosehill events and performances from the February meeting, noting notable races, riders, and outcomes. It mentions specific participants and results, with emphasis on pace, placement, and conditions shaping the meeting's narrative.
At Ascot the second day features a busy programme with nine races, including novice and maiden divisions, plus the Approved Stakes. Favorites and contenders such as Loud Report and Lady Ambone lead the field as bettors anticipate a strong day of racing with a full card of events and competitive showings.
A rough Kensington meeting saw strong winds and showers early, but bookmakers offered better odds thanks to many backers. The program featured tight finishes in the Novice and Encouragement Stakes with Miss Rodney, Royal Salute, and Winacre among noted performers. Affectionate and Flying Welles drew attention in divisions, while Rawden Lake and Why Why delivered close wins in other events. The paddock crowd swelled as late turnover influenced betting but several races produced dramatic outcomes and tempered expectations.
In a muddled report three horses Soul the Returney Ne Shaner Lady Flyslau and Shell Par Por were the favorites at Xo Ty Dut. Hopel Belmore faced trouble at the barrier but led briefly into the first furlong. Wedgewood chased as Balmore warmed, with Paymasner and Delara close behind as Lyptnot and Blysinny trailed.
Fragmentary survey shows jockeys competing across Kensington Rewabery Ascot Viewtta Park and other venues with mixed results. Notes mention riders like H Mears J Bindon L Whitbread and A Stanton among others with wins seconds and thirds, plus a bazaar event and sales at King William-Poalstoo.
Fragmentary text shows garbled words and stray letters about racing events and dates. No clear names, places, or outcomes emerge from the legible portions.
The International Horse Agency and Exchange Ltd lists a London address at 450 Pall Mall and references a manager named William Allison. The text appears garbled with multiple nonsequiturs, but indicates a business activity or notice related to horses or exchanges and asks for clarification or replies.
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