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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1923
Page
10
Long-winded racing column covers Turf Topics of Interest meeting with notes on Rivoli South and other horses. Mentions Pred Poet and Encore Baan Back, Australian racing figures, Sydney Cup plans, Melbourne Cup trends, and discussions on Maiden Handicaps and betting raids impacting bookmakers.
Racing notes discuss Newmarket and Cup contenders led by Olive Prince Cox Harvest King Muir The Cypher and Radiant Light feature among likely runners with Waranton Antarian and Bex Lige noted in early markets. Predictions weigh weight, form from Melbourne and Perth, and the chances of Oceanian entrants in a dense tote.
In a Canterbury program full of favorites Dunkinty led early then won decisively ahead of Callaway. Victory by Victrola in the Maiden Handicap was hotly contested with Tremola D finishing strong for second. Ruby Agnes and Wild Sheik showed improving form in other events, while many entries struggled to stay in contention.
In a case before Mr Justice Lusk, Mr White sues over a racehorse Noblesse Oblige purchased from Sledmere Stud. Evidence and testimony discuss price, condition, warranty, and potential misrepresentation. The judge finds the description matched the catalogue and holds no misrepresentation by Lady Sykes or the seller.
Mixed readable notes indicate Rosehill races with hurdle race mentions. Names such as Alinda of John Shell and Wolverine Marcinelle appear in fragmented form amid trainer references and event names.
Armidale selections outline racing cards for February events. The first day features the Armidale Cup with rider Gambiari Toi in the bike race and a second day includes the Sir Handicap for a listed field. The report lists event names and preliminary notes for February racing.
Race selections list includes Cardigan Maiden Hurdle Jown Shell of Lortek and Dundas Handicap Rudy Agnes of Marcinelle. Nursery Handicap Lineitn or Dirdie. Mosehill Handicap Lion Male and Victrola Guanville Stakes Rock Dove or Ochar. Pamramatta Mili Stony or Delhi Q.
The article chronicles horse racing results featuring Aurm and Woorak among fallares. It notes Aurum’s failure and details several horses such as Movs, Plate, and Malwa in a sequence of races, with positions, odds, and performance by year 1890s to 1900s.
A fragmented 10/8 race day note references a tout's wrap with sparse details. Names like Caruana and Braet appear amid unclear phrases and partial track terms. The readable portions hint at race day commentary without full context.
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