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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
9
A dense racing summary describes Had I Wist's Doings and Sunsets Cup triumphs. It notes horses such as Royal Abe, Mew Ahan, and Bonnie West, with references to Randwick and Moreton Hendicavil. The piece highlights owner performances, heat results, and speculative outcomes for contenders in a multi-horse event, stressing the Cup's stakes and notable entries.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines racing related terms with multiple garbled names and events. The readable items include Kembla Grange references, maiden, night event hints, and scattered proper nouns that are not clearly identifiable as a complete item or outcome.
Menangle Park hosts Friday racing with several likely starters in the Maiden Handicap including Admiral Advance Duty Sleler Flying Handicap Volcarwar and Jennie Two-Fnar-Old among others. Other events feature Memorial Handicap Jennie Houi Ray Wallace and Welter Handicap Zanonlki Carroman.
The report compiles betting talk and names from the Grand National scene. Mentions include racing teams and figures, with scattered references to venues and participants amidst chaotic OCR garble. The piece hints at odds, contenders, and reactions from fans and bookmakers.
The notes evaluate jumpers for the Grand National. Lochella may represent New Zealand at Flemington and contenders such as Grand Marion, Beltane, Vaquero, and Bright Plea are discussed for form and prospects. Several runners show mixed results and possible placements for the Adelaide and Sydney春 campaigns.
The New Zealander who won the Great Northern at Auckland is rated among the elite jumpers. With a 71b penalty raised to 10 11.8, he is seen as a premier weight carrier for the Grand National era. He will likely be prepared for heavy going and aims to arrive in Sydney next week.
In New Zealand a jockey dispute widens with many riders quitting the association while unions support the protest. Riders at Auckland races and other meetings faced opposition and possible train disruption as pickets guarded union lines. The Jockeys Association leader denounces alleged victimisation and appeals for fair treatment, while officials insist on adherence to racing rules and licences.
In an open betting event at Wentbridge GN, multiple entrants and quirky names raised interest as punters watched candidates like In Abitroe and Rinlark vie for a notable prize. The field included several unfamiliar entries, creating a tense, unclear finish as spectators placed last-minute bets.
Racing tips list at Warwick Farm includes Sir Rep Gary, Darius of Handuria, Elargoon 9, Ronorus Walke Welter, Myamley of Bambina, Imperial Handicap Silverton, Partwele Handicap Gileim of the Bedouin, with names and events framed as tip notes. The text reads like a series of race card entries across multiple handicaps and horses.
Fractured OCR text covers a spring meeting at VRC with references to races, stakes, and various horses and people. Names like Korver, Kenane, and Tamare appear amid garbled lines, with scattered mentions of bets, venues, and events.
V A T C steeplechase meeting held with entries across Australian hurdles and sprint events. Officials reported challenging track conditions and multiple sprint and hurdle races featuring local riders and teams.
Historic Willamstown RC meetup outlines November 9 events including the Willamstown Cup. The program lists officials, course notes, and participant names with unclear spellings, indicating a traditional fall racing schedule and potential prize details.
The Prince of Wales attended the Flemington meeting amid cheers and controversy. Report notes his reactions to steeplechase and betting, including objections from the crowd and his final display of appreciation toward Australian hospitality.
An OCR fragment touts Snowy Baker's Liniment as a cure for rheumatism and sore joints. It mentions relief for chest and swollen limbs and lists various ailments with dramatic claims, though text is garbled and unverified.
Fragmented text mentions names such as Darrel, Chris, Niga, and Vint with references to places like Victoria Park. Many garbled segments mix dates, events, and scores, leaving an indecipherable local notice or column summary.
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