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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
13
The report outlines a midweek racing card featuring a 4 furlong dash and several events led by notable horses and jockeys. It records mixed results, with strong finishes and some uncertainties in the field, naming key horses and the overall performance observed on the track.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local public notice or schedule. It mentions Mureumbidge and Wagga with references to fees, possibly a prize or price fold, and a warning or instruction. Details are unreadable and multiple proper names appear truncated.
The Western District Racing Association announces renewal of licenses for THALSERE, DocketS, bookmakers clerks and apprentices. Applications must be received by the stated date to renew for the year, before the close of business. District office in Orange. July 190.
Fragmented OCR text references a standing event at Richmond New Boat Wales with Ribbonwood 2.9 and ASB figures. Other readable elements mention Star dance, champions, and names such as Marvin Nash and Fa Baie Mana. The legible facts are sparse and mixed with garbled words.
The report details a dramatic polo match featuring American and British teams. It highlights standout riders, including Captain Ritson and Horace, with vivid scenes of crowd reactions and exhibition riding. Major notes cover pacing, coaching comments, and references to the New York and European sides in a high spirited contest.
The report details numerous horses and workouts across furlongs and miles, noting speeds, half mile and full mile sprints, and various horses like Doreen Grand, Mealy, Royal Maddie, Swank Malt, Brave Merteau, and others. It records pacing, extended runs, and times with several entries showing steady or strong performances, while many others are described as not fully extended or in progress.
The morning at Belnilered featured several horses pacing short and mid distances. Maurework, Culwolla, and Orr led five furlongs with steady paces. Magneite Arena, Zolta, and Melee Plavun clocked mid mile efforts while other runners posted varied furlong repeats and longer pace work across the 1 to 1.5 mile range.
In a libel action in London last week Wootton contends that prominent sportsmen, including jockeys and owners, conspired with Sievier to defame him via the Winning Post and related betting disclosures. Frank Wootton testified he never pulled a horse, while others denied knowledge of any arrangements, as witnesses described and disputed the alleged schemes and financial stakes.
A fragmented report discusses a trial with references to Samu xin the plaintiff and defendant figures, judge comments on alleged misconduct, and exchanges about riding and behavior. The text mentions Justice Nanning, Wootton, Rumors, and overseas inquiry with limited clear outcomes. It preserves names and places as readable.
Contested motion by the Australian country racing authorities centers on reform to appointing stipendiary stewards. The proposal aims to clarify authority and reduce influence from officials, with Dr Lane and AJC figures noted. The outcome depends on the committee vote and the appointment process for stewards.
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