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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1925
Page
13
A garbled OCR segment from Canterbury Park racing notes mentions a race titled MNER-YEAILOLSY MANICAN 100 and references various misread terms. The fragment includes names and numbers that are not clearly interpretable, with no coherent event or outcomes discernible.
Surprising results marked the Flying Welter Handicap at Ascot with Pat Murillo winning the runoff and Geal making a bold late move. Beiant Poppy and La Carcen posted strong showings in a tense program as odds shifted and challengers pressed for the week’s major stakes.
In a Rosebery race meeting, Maystitch triumphed at 20 to 1 amid a tight field. Arch Ladd and Politic chased hard as Maystitch broke late to win by two lengths, with Ability and Stanton close behind in a wary finish.
A race report describes Adriatic drawing clear from Any Good and Lingard, with Rowan Tree and Gyrve among the contenders. The withdrawal of Wee Pane from the 44.1 Handicap shifts backers toward Arrowtorm filly, noted for strong pace and potential upset.
Hayes finds Rosebery a lucky course after a string of near wins and a long apprenticeship. The veteran ARC rider Jesiner recently died, and Hayes worked with C O Rourke and Guarre before pony trainers were banned last year. Hayes joined a stable and pursued becoming a jockey, achieving a fair amount of success in minor events. Rosebery proved lucky on several outings, piloting three winners in one day and guiding four horses in a later effort, despite an injury that sidelined him for a period.
A report from a horse racing meet notes Crestrue and Shirley F. Beaten in the novice events. Crestine wins in the first division with backing amid mixed results for other rivals. The article discusses odds, performances, and trainer notes, including Murray’s steady race and forthcoming chances for Crestine and Shiney P in the longer divisions.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a city council meeting with references to agenda items, possible riverine or road projects, and a tentative schedule. Mentions include a venue, speakers, and a plan for a related event, but key details are obscured by garbled words and misread phrases.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled report referencing a coast guard or sea area. Names, places, and dates are unclear, making it difficult to determine a precise event or outcome from the readable segments.
Alouette and Camden Belle triumph in the 142 Handicap divisions at Camden Park. Alouette, repeatedly tested against Flying Belle and Spark Gap, shows clear superiority on fast ground while Camden Belle wins in steady fashion, both bred at Camden Park and highlighted by breeder Killian’s line.
Ileen Wood won a race at the meeting, narrowly beating Sydney Jane and Pennyette in a close finish. Enid Bruck led the Turning and Talivas Brot showed strong form across the field with Lirtle Two and Pennyetta close behind.
A fragmented report from Victoria Park outlines incoming racing actions and expected entrants. It mentions a looming program for Monday with horses like Crestrae and Cheriayang, plus the Enourage Stakes and Malden Handicap events, detailing entries and probable outcomes.
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