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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 01, 1929
Page
10
A crowded Randwick meeting drew about 24 000 attendees as officials, including secretary MTT Manning, managed a busy session. The report notes a modest turnout drop from the previous year and highlights a bustling press and sponsor presence with coverage of racing and pageantry.
A fragmented racing note from Sydney highlights Holdfase as a standout among two-year-olds at Randwick. It records scarcer details about performances, earnings, and yearling prospects, noting Gusting Moge and Disraeli E56 in the context of the season's early stakes and futures.
Boxing Day at Pilots Field drew 42,000 in attendance and a Tote turnover of 259,587 across eight races, surpassing prior years. The card featured notable performances and a crowded grandstand, with betting activity peaking on key events and a steady stream of wagering from the holiday crowd.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions a final result or outcome labeled as touts final, but lacks clear details. The readable text hints at a competition or event conclusion with possible involvement of a team or individual, yet names, places, or scores are not discernible.
Victoria Park’s racing meets begin with a large first programme of the year. Acceptances were heavy, leading to a 12 event card. Notable entrants include Swagger, Lady Shot, and Lady Stat in early handicaps, with divisions set for the 14 2 Handicaps and related races.
Derby Day at the W A Racing Festival featured Warrigal mare Rouge winning the hurdle race with topweight Reymond Terrace placing well. The event highlighted strong performances and a competitive field on a day of notable racing activity.
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