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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1920
Page
12
A cluttered racing notice discusses weights, contenders and likely outcomes for major events. Mentions horses such as Palm, Eger, Chrynolane, and Sweet Roumleed, with riders and trainers named in a speculative forecast.
Bet on racing machinery and bookmakers dominate discussion in Sydney and London as early adoption of machines prompts debate on replacing current methods. Government planning and industry voices weigh legal changes, with notable figures like Sir Samuel Hordern and King of the Forest linked to upcoming Randwick meetings and race meetings across Australia.
In England racing year noted, Lord Glanely led winnings with Grand Parade earning £30,658,470. Lord Derby and Yates trailed as top earners. Calmont and Joel won fewer races. Donoghue dominated jockeys with record mounts and a high win rate, while Don Longhue placed third in winning percentage.
Moorefield races showcase a crowded program with jumpers and flat events including Swanker, Pine Park, Flying Handicap contenders Sweet Rosaleen and Malbar, Nursery Handicap entries Perthshire Teremarau and Parvenu, Maiden Plate pantomime star Tambamoora, and Carlton Mile with Lady Mubkerry among others.
A crowded Victorian Park meeting opened with trotting events under heavy conditions. Backers fared moderately while Digger tank edged Bullwood for a wheelie finish as Bush Bey won the Flying Handicap. other horses faced misfortune and the day saw a lively but rain affected program.
Wee Gun a nine year old mallion from Ureepette won the chief double at the SAC meeting in Denpheriville. The horse also claimed prizes including the Birthday Cup and Kenwick Stakes, with trainer B. Gregory guiding him through a storied career highlighted by several major wins across Australia. The report covers races at Morphettville and Port Adelaide, mentions horse Hesva and other competitors, and notes changes to SAC regulations after a metropolitan meeting.
Fragmented OCR text shows a racing advertisement with garbled phrases and names. The readable pieces reference racing events, locations, and possible team or sponsor mentions, but concrete details are missing. The item appears to be a public notice or classified ad fragment from the Northern District racing scene.
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