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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1924
Page
11
Randwick and Melbourne race circles buzz over trainers and contenders A. Rage at Honehill introduces Wigmower and Donkal while Randwick hosts training splinters and foal movements. notable mentions include Parody arrival and standout horses like Greatnike and Coeur de Lion amid Derby hopes and spring form. Local trainers M. Burke and J. Dwyer cited for strong Melbourne results as Caulfield Cup chatter grows.
The article details Australian hurdler events at the Spring meeting in Melbourne with athletes like Monk, Ssinplers, and Weblai preparing for races. Beaty’s recent form is noted as a factor in the event mix, while the lineup includes Tas, Basdhcayst, and Mustuteera with emphasis on recovery after recent trials.
James Bitalli dies as Seabie anticipated to win 100000 at Kia Adelaide Casine in a MeNy UWPa event. The jockey Tugoda notes Bitalli’s form in Tatverenths Cup, a colt showing promise. Early in the week hope was for recovery but Bitalli died on Sunday after complications from pneumonia. He trained in Sydney under J Boston before moving to Adelaide, winning the Melbourne Cup in his career and becoming a favorite for the Matrao at Adelaide.
A garbled OCR passage presents jumbled phrases about an early bird catcher and a list of seemingly misread names and terms. The text includes stray references to the Commonwealth and possible place names, but lacks coherent context or a clear event, person, or dates.
A muddled report notes earnings and improvements at the club, including a rise of £260 over last year and a substantial credit balance. It mentions horse movements, sales, and recent racing activity with various horses trained in Australia and New Zealand, and previews upcoming events at Randwick and Warwick Farm.
A robust Warwick Farm race day card highlights major events including the August Hurdle and Steeplechase features. Notable contenders listed include Bach Forgiveness Quinrog Plying Handicap Sunstroke Otacre Translator Uedonta and Pintsworth in the Steeplechase. The program also lists Warwick Handicap races with entrants such as Nygee Polyxlevan and Sentry.
A discussion of notable racehorses and breeding in Australia, noting successful sires and recent performances in England. Mentions Tippler, Saint, and Roisel, with commentary on their prospects and form, plus industry details on stakes and prize money.
A fragmentary report from Sydney notes Gleaming the Hawk in fine trim after recent preparation. Parody and other horses, including Parody and Glasming, are mentioned with owner Mr SB Greening and connections to Cameron, Greenwood, and Texiterrea. Unclear details about a potential spring meeting entry and plans for racing in Haydock.
A fragmented page 16 sports column by Pat Barrie discusses a Randwick meeting dominated by racing drama. It mentions Greenmrood not seeing rain, NZ connections, and praise for a horse named Gioa while noting speculative betting and crowd reactions.
Feading winning owners trainers and jockeys from the Tasmanian racing season. Lists include W J Southerwood Wolliscroft G Can and Ty Lsone among owners. W J Laughterwood and C J Ot among trainers. H Stewart and A Grin dini among jockeys with multiple wins. Notes Breeding and horses such as Danwn Mharee Sand Dune Tavistock Mister Amezania Watworsh Bright Tlanthony Nucko Pokies Growth Broneiliet and English Gap referenced in broader turf coverage. Also mentions birthday acknowledgments and a commentary on English Gap nomination amidst turf politics.
The passage recounts extensive race results, riders, horses, and distances across multiple events. It lists names like Loguat, Golden Voice, Mirtiyanker, Prince Mushabah, Wallace Armstrong, and many others, with performance notes and furlong figures. Various stables, venues, and upcoming meeting dates are noted in dense racing prose.
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