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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1924
Page
13
Unclear OCR text yields scattered names and phrases but indicates a trotting racing event in Richmond concluding with a close result. Local entrants or horses such as Sevier or Beat as noted hint at participants and outcomes amid fragmented records.
Racing at Kenslageon last Wednesday drew a large crowd with diverse contenders. Braw Laddie secured a double victory in the Flying divisions while Sunbeam showed pace before fading. Gris Fourth and Laganate also produced notable efforts as the day featured several handicaps and emerging rivals.
A garbled OCR sports column references multiple players and events with numerous errors. Names, dates and places are unreadable, but mentions a Port Cup winner, a parade of characters, and a mix of game imagery, imaging tech, and feverish action without coherent narrative or clear outcomes.
Wellington reports a troubled preface to racing as Bailymena's movements and a meet over Friday and Saturday drew limited attendance. The meeting produced familiar winners and a strong sprint division led by Chi Mata in the handicap, with Demothnenes noted for a later win.
The report covers races led by Braw Taditie, Lady Braiaine Wod Possum, and others with detailed placements from the 14.3 Handicaps. It notes Plantrogs winning decisively, Sylvia Mery leading early, and Lady Thostle’s late surge. Also included are financials on ownership, charity dividends, and plans for upcoming events and sales.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Western District turf meet near Locbenn with mentions of participants such as Joey lu and Beune. The garbled text hints at results, setbacks, and forthcoming plans, but specifics are unclear. The piece preserves names and partial actions without coherent context.
A chaotic racing summary reports Seradia winning several races while stewards penalised a horse owner for irregular conduct. It notes disputes in various handicap events, a warning issued to future breaches, and mentions other races at Dalby and Brisbane with trainer movements and forthcoming cups.
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