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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1924
Page
11
A turbulent report from Sydney outlines trainer changes at Randwick, racehorse movements including McGeath sprucing up a Lass, Woomera’s gelding status, and Bold and Bad’s Cup prospects. It covers reading London jockeys, Melbourne events, and upcoming track plans, with mentions of Star horses like He or Heroic and plans for Randwick facility upgrades.
The Grafton Racing Carnival hosts a lively program with previews of the Graton Cup and Remon Handicap. Pterapid, Pueropa, and Tol are noted contenders with Peters and Foster among others in the field. Rosier targets a third Cup bid while W. Lambhan and J. Jones discuss mounts for Dominion and Nigger Ainstrel as Derby prospects.
Historic notes reveal a chaotic day of racing with numerous horses and times. Prince Woorak, Warspore, and Benomin figure among the standout performers, while Prince Sandy and Vagpa post surprising splits and field-wide pressure shifts.
An erratic account describes Pistol Grip's dramatic win amid a crowded field at the Downtime Cup, with near decisive moves and crowding tactics. Races feature She Miran, Currais Fire, and Destaicuible among notable contenders, while situational odds shift as the Downer Aaosiap handicap complicates the outcome.
An incoherent OCR extract references racing events, potential Olympic context, and betting notes. It mentions Australia, possible contests, and a paddock plan with a large prize, though details are unclear and names are garbled. The item reads as a disrupted sports snippet with scattered figures and names.
A fragmented notice advertises a horse sale listing animals likely including sires and foals. The legible snippets reference names and breeding terms, suggesting an estate sale or auction for racing stock.
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