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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
12
A volatile racing roundup notes mixed results at Randwick and others with mentions of trainers, horses, and owners. It highlights notable winners such as Lady Y, and references to stakes, rider changes, racing conditions, and forthcoming events across Australian venues.
The article notes a dramatic financial figure set by the Durvan Turf Club for the July meet. It cites bids and asset values, including a reported 71 million stake and changes boosting prize money to around 42,000, with a rearranged ledger affecting winner payouts and overall profitability.
A messy report from Auckland notes Desert Gold's standout performances and speculation about Dewars Gold possibly retiring. The piece highlights Desert Gold’s 23 starts, multiple wins and placings, and praise for the mare and rider, with comments from the Auckland contemporary describing her fine record and future prospects.
The article discusses Mr JT Madden American owner and trainer plans for the Dam of Flying Fox Sudenbam Disna entry in major races. It recalls Madden past Derby success with Plaudien Beery and notes his preparation of horses, staff, and training regime, with references to various stakes and notable figures in his racing circle.
Reported notes from Randwick include a mix of race descriptions across distances, mentioning horses such as Norbury Volceneca and several others, with references to mile and furlong events and multiple runners and venues. The text records performances, track conditions, and field notes in a condensed racing ledger style.
Fragmentary report describes horse racing actions with many garbled names and times. Mentions several horses and jockeys in furlongs and pacing, but specifics are unreadable, with multiple misspellings and unclear results.
Report on the death of the imported stallion Capture at Veridian Park near Beane. Details note Capture's lineage and breeding history, including Cyllene and Arce lines, and mention the dispersal of the gentleman’s stud. It covers the stallion’s import in 1914, subsequent care, and notes on his abilities and fate.
A fragmented racing card lists multiple pony races with various handicaps and entrants. Mentions include BRON SANDICAP MORPETW and names like PURPLE KING LIVIN VOCALIST CANLEY LUNGFIELD MAIDEN HANDICAP PAYMASTER CRITISIC PLAG LORD DARCALDINE and ATHZRDON with divisions and horses such as PHYELIS MAY MERV BLEND and BUCHULLA WODEMait.
A chaotic Ancol crowd witnessed a nine race program with notable backers and several outsiders challenging favorites. Strong performances included Lady German and Ayr Patrick in early divisions, while a late stewards inquiry suspended Salvin and a rider change affected outcomes across multiple heats.
Fragmentary OCR narration reports horse racing results with numerous garbled names and phrases. Mentions horses and riders such as Malgawiliah, Pacotet, Dolly Rathbourne, Queenie Soult Pacchet, and Lady Denny with various placings and distances, but many names are corrupted. The piece references divisions, bets, and a final for a day’s program, though specifics are unclear.
Fragmented notes describe first race at a dock venue with GLAM and oily screechings, mentioning jockeys and horses by various garbled names. Several entries and divisions are noted, including heats, mile events, and upcoming meetings with dates like July 2, plus references to Richmond Club and a Blaine undie event, all in a chaotic, partially legible form.
A garbled early 20th century local page mentions events in the Western District with scattered names and places. References include individuals such as Lettie and Gan and locales like Mudgee and Burd but details are obscured by OCR errors, offering few clear factual points.
Nominations for the Tamworth Jockey Club are listed for June 24 and 28. An event on June 27 and 30 is noted with participants and sessions referenced. The text mentions Mr. Allen Anderson and P. D. Dunlop, with references to activities at the track and associated meetings.
A garbled experimental text from a historical page recounts a distracting event during a staged trial like scene. It mentions a referee, a center, and a contested moment, with scattered names and places obscured by OCR errors. The fragment hints at a sport setting and score details but remains unreadable.
A garbled OCR passage discusses a veteran and a name Pad Hen and Nim Jum Behe Meade ots En Fs Re, mentioning associations with bows and co. It appears as a disorganized clipping with unclear context and multiple distortions.
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