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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1924
Page
10
A chaotic Randwick program saw Mont Clair's 8 Good finish strong during a crowded day with 30,000 attendees. Trainers, jockeys, and several contenders battled in a high profile racing card, with Confessor edging rivals in a dramatic finish and Ringmare-Souls duo among prominent performances.
New York correspondent reports on Donoghue and Sleve Donopmugs in the Belmont Park program. Riders, mounts, and results are sketched with notes on Ladkin, Lankin, and other horses while trainers and owners react to performances and future prospects.
The Christchurch correspondent notes New Zealand horses entered for Doncaster and the Sydney Cup. Backers worry about overrating candidates such as Shourkd and peers discuss form, weights, and prospects across Auckland, Wellington, and Sydney markets.
A chaotic report covers Laneffe's Challenge in a Randwick event on New Year's Day, noting betting patterns and crowd reaction. It details market shifts for Kilkermy Lass and Demetris, mentions owners and horse lineages, and discusses wind conditions affecting the sprint past the Bell. The piece reflects a Melbourne to Queensland racing scene with mixed sentiment on Laneffe's prospects.
In a chaotic field report the Anniversary Handicaps feature riders including G PnAile on a noted mount with several horses such as Master Caco Marsden and King of the Forest listed among entrants. The article outlines mounting plans, potential riders, and unstated decisions for the race, with references to St ole and Budoresn as contenders and notes on form from January.
In Melbourne and Sydney circles, debate swirls over trainers, horses, and weights for the Newmarket Heavyweights. Discussion centers on long-distance contenders like Rivoli and Harvest King, with emphasis on Poly Geist and Molly’s Robe in 1819 lineage.
Zev’s winning record dominates early 1920s turf narratives as analysts project a repeat domination this year. The piece recounts Zev’s 1922 and 1924 feats, detailing jockey movements, track placements, and praised stamina while noting rivals and the arc of his celebrated career.
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