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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1923
Page
13
The program lists the first race at 1 pm on Saturday January 20 as part of the anniversary meeting held in Sydney with secretary W Cropper noted. The second day, January 26, features the first race at 12 30 pm and continues the event.
An OCR fragment details a Western District turf meeting with numerous names, places, and references to Orange main, New York, and Waban. It mentions a Browinced avon J Wl event, a meeting date of 18/7, and various individuals like Tagore and Sarat. The text preserves a chaotic record of attendees, locations, and scores or stakes amid a jumble of garbled phrases.
Victorian race day highlights Shoubra and Shouhra scoring decisive wins at the Melbourne carnival. Mayall, a Victoria bred mare, wins the Novice Handicap, while Shouhra, after Kensington success, leads in the Flying Hane division. Cautious Boy and Retlaw also contend, with racing pacing and strategic moves shaping the event.
Several promising two year olds raced at a provincial meeting with Lady Desbarite gaining a tight victory over Spark Cap and Bills, while Florie Bell equalled a track record by defeating Ladies Day and Samoa in the feature.
Lingard Lass faced disqualification as stablemate Lingard left the race under an adjourned inquiry. Hayes the trainer and apprentice W Stone were linked to the hearing amid claims of improper conduct and potential sanctions for the gelding Sahirday.
A racing report describes Shine Up challenging leaders at Victoria Park in a race where a new record was set by Duke. Shine Up trailed pacemakers British Front and Alice Soult at the turn, then surged but finished behind the winner. Other contenders include Persian Pleera and Brown Thread with varied placing as the field sent riders to the post.
A fragmented text describes pony race outcomes with mentions of Eat Liddell Green Frog Wooringan and Carbera. Details are disrupted yet imply running positions and events from a staged racing meeting. The exact placements and context remain partially obscured by OCR errors.
The New Zealand gelding Chant Royal won the first division of the Fly in Handicap at Rosebery last Wednesday. Backers celebrated as he held off rivals despite a challenge, recording a strong, easy finish. Chant Royal, trained by W. J. Miller, arrived in Sydney with Moty tamax and Tiguuia save Aviama and has shown notable form after overcoming an internal complaint months earlier. He faces further opportunities at upcoming meetings, with speculation he may continue his winning run.
The report covers Golden Glove’s strong form in the 14.2 Handicap and her near misses in recent outings. Lyttleton defeated her by three lengths with Beyond Jesub Histon in pursuit as the field’s top mare eyes a return. After the Caulfield race Golden Glove will be rested before a possible sale or reassignment as connections seek a new campaign.
In the Trial Brakes at st Rombery the sensational horse Half Yetman drew interest as he had not raced since injuring after winning a Novice mile on November 4. Backers supported him despite a sore pull and he finally went out at even money.
Spectators packed the enclosure as Hult Yousnain led the eight year old chestnut stallion to victory by a narrow margin over Little Main with Wee Lars in third. Hart Yetman received a fond ovation returning to the saddle after four years away, and the horse was hailed as one of the fastest in ARC tracks, poised to win more.
A Victoria Park meeting sets nine races after scratches. Notable entries include 149 Handi cap Frent Division Little Ina, Pretty Olive, Lady Brice, Rock Tiles Domino, Torchy, Lady Gadabout, Camden Belle, and more. New South Wales figures Colim and Cotling take on racing roles. nominations close soon and entries close June 5. The Tasmania Mi Pore Trotting Club opens a remodeled course with strong turnout and £500 gate receipts. times noted for principal events. The Windsor visit looms with a Weiner appearance and Friday events. Municipal council approves a £1000 loan to secure sports ground improvements.
The Western trotting meet at Bathurst Saturday featured several near misses and a disputed result. Tuxedo mare won the OTC Money by three lengths in 44 seconds for the mile and a half. Moving Bells from R. Adlant’s stable faded after breaking repeatedly, prompting a steward inquiry though the driver G Morgan of Athuras received lenient treatment. Rungerford pushed for disqualification while Hore remained unsettled on outcomes as finalists included Minity the returned soldierTarmer and Dynamo, with mixed betting on the Open Purse and Novice events as crowds followed from Mudgee to Orange.
A rotting meeting registered by the NBWTC was held by the St Ives A and H Society with the Society's Show at Heseall Park Saturday. About 2300 attendees saw strong entries for all events. The gathering highlighted future schedules, with clubs at Pt. Pirie and Kadina doing well and last week's Promect event naming notable arrivals.
In a dated testimonial collection from residents including Chris Quan and Mr WE McCellan a War veteran, a hotel proprietor, and others describe relief from ailments after using De Witt Pills. The statements allege rapid improvement from bladder trouble and mobility issues, with one wife noting marked relief after trying the remedy.
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