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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1918
Page
14
The article surveys auctions and prices in Thoroughbred breeding from a major sale. It highlights high prices for top stallions and fillies, mentions notable consignors and buyers, and tracks bidding, sale progress, and expected impact on future progeny.
A garbled OCR fragment lists a dispersal sale by Segenhoe with scattered, unreadable lines. The text includes names, places, and items but remains largely indecipherable, reflecting a historical notice with missing context and illegible portions.
Avinah week at Orange meeting features complex handicaps and standout performances. Notable horses include Royal Acre and Doogood, with Stewards Hagen and O’Keefe playing roles. Large crowds attended as Treasures and rivals battled through the opening handicap and major stakes races.
At the Northern District meet a 48 minute delay preceded the Flying Mendicas race in which 16 entered but only 7 ran. Rost Rise, previously strong at the last meeting, won ahead of Rye Gil and Mining Feather with Noble Peraan showing a 10 percent gain. Royal Blend faded as Ay Girl stumbled early. Concoily rode to victory amid a storm of betting.
Readable fragments describe a Richmond trotting meeting with entries and odds. Names appear garbled but imply novice shoupled races and various horse names. Details are unclear but the event date January 18 is suggested plus several entries and prices.
A disjointed OCR text covers a bloodstock sale at Muswellbrook with references to stalls, bidders, and vendors. The article mentions Camero n the hiner and various names and places, but the fragmentary copy lacks clear facts. The piece hints at sale activity, attendance, and potential bidding, but precise outcomes are not provided.
A sale of racehorses occurs Wednesday by Mesara featuring fillies and colts led by Sabrina 330, Tulow 360, Balorane 270, Lucky Bap 325, Tosson 130. Private sale of Sabrina later in the day. Units listed include several horses with names and prices.
The report covers a 1474 event where multiple athletes including Merv Siena Jack Pangington and Salutarva posted steady paces. New Ireland and Tom Gallen led midrace segments while several competitors showed varying levels of form and endurance.
Fragmentary OCR outlines events and notices tied to the Armidale and New England Journey Club. The readable portions mention dates February 13 14 1918 and various travel or meeting items, with scattered names and places, typical of a local club program or notices page.
An OCR fragment touts a fake money contest hosted by a penny picture paper. It hints at easy pounds for top shop entries and hints a Friday event with Rolleday to attract readers.
A brief note records activity at Rosebery Racing Club with mentions of participants and racing events. Specific names and results are unclear in the fragment but indicate a continuation of local race coverage.
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