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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1926
Page
1
The article discusses upcoming Epsom and Metropolitan weights for the next three months, noting the formidable Hat of entry for each race and that punters remain undeterred. It highlights persistent bets, doubles, and speculative wagers amid fragmented, OCR-heavy text detailing horses, venues, and people involved.
Caulfield and Melbourne Cup horses feature in a crowded betting field. Windbag heads the Melbourne Cup contenders with strong support, while Poitret carries a substantial weight as a noted six year old. Herole is tipped for the Caulfield Cup after a near miss in the Sydney Cup.
The field for the Grand National Hurdles looks open with several contenders matched against a strong crowd at Moonee Valley. Pildin, last year’s winner, is fancied to repeat as Nin, Louis, Heke, and Deacon impressed at Williamstown, while Renown, unbeaten at Ple mington, also looms as a dark horse.
A fragmented report on the Lord's Test match notes England facing Australia with high crowd hopes and strong performances by Warren Bardaley and Hobbs. The piece references gate receipts and the sprawling attendance potential, detailing turmoil and excitement surrounding this classic cricket clash.
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