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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1923
Page
13
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Tumut Turf Club item with references to a race day on Thursday and mentions of handicaps and participants, but the text is garbled and portions are unreadable. No clear names, numbers, or outcomes are extractable from the readable content.
Wandeen's V P Cup at Victoria Park R C saw Britton beaten in a tight finish with Half Yetman failing. The meet, held on a Saturday, attracted moderate crowds and featured betting shifts as Wandeen and Perplexed contended for the lead before the winner edged clear by a neck.
A Melbourne card highlights a Maiden Handicap where Dowangs and Willie Mears feature as promising runners. Imbibe’s win halves Nogrigar’s course record, Meddick rides Callant in Canterbury, and Popinjay Brilionta claims the two year old division. Brilliant Poppy races prominently, while Golden Lionet and Penaater chase in the early stakes as 30 Mise Aleconnes impress in the mince division.
The Meet features cautious comebacks and winners as horses such as Absorbent and Green Fas lead in tense sprints. Double Escape, Cyrus King, Lady Browsing, and Blue Jay appear in key races while jockeys chase late gains and notable showings across the program.
A dense recap of multiple race divisions highlights wins by Brown Bread and various mares. Notable performances include Aryan mare Brown Bread securing a minor division victory and leading early in the straight, while other contenders such as Zingarette and Gaduig showed mixed returns.
At Victoria Park on Saturday the stewards disqualified the New Zealand gelding Chant Royal in the Brat division after evidence showed irregular riding. Chant Royal is to be sold for three thousand pounds. owner Sadwrsiner and riders Lurieen and Hornery are noted in the ruling. The horse had previously won the Flying Race divisions at Rosebery on January 10.
Race chatter covers entries and results from Saturday at Vievarin Park with Nozeleen returning to trainer Insté Little Bundy for a sprint. Sid mace Pennylonn wins the Second Division Bathorse Cup and Bathuen Bank Tandbag. The Bathe course notes Alice Frost suspension follows an interference in Rest division. Many horses and trainers named, including Aneurisa and Popinjay with future racing plans and health notes.
A special general meeting of the Pony and Galloway Owners and Trainers Association in Sydney reviewed revised rules and nominations procedures. The board debated representation, access for bush trainers, and potential program changes for the New Year, including six to eight short races and board appointments.
Rosebery hosts a busy meeting with novice and Flying Handicaps. Notable runners include Auripides Marion Lyra My Lin, Lady Kernel Howella Nancy, and Amber Ale in important handicap heats. Wagering and course views accompany the card as trainers announce entries.
A disjointed report describes a racing event with riders and horses at an arena likely including Antford and Newcastle. The narrative mentions spectators, various horses and jockeys, a betting atmosphere, and a notable upset with unexpected outcomes and crowd reaction.
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