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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1921
Page
10
Pilot reports on the Flemington program with selections for nearby races. Mentions horses like Blue Cross Grey Abbey and Grey Mbbey, odds, expected paces, and possible outcomes for the day’s events across hurdles and stakes including Mil lieme and River Star in a nine race card.
Australian Cup notes highlight Nautical and eleven others as leading chances. Favoritism centers on Nautical with strong form from recent meetings. Contenders include Millac and Clever Jin, while trainers eye Randwick and Flemington as key stepping stones toward the Cup.
The article lists fancied horses for the Hewmarket Cup and related races, noting Cog d Or as a favorite before Saturday. It includes betting quotations for Millieme and other entrants, with an order of confidence across multiple horses such as Coolstone, Blue Crue ey Abbey, Tressedy Queen, Praia, Remimon, Gold Tis, and Nautical among others.
A report discusses stipendiary stewards and the supervision of racing. It argues stewards cannot detect every non-trier in large operations and questions influence of backers, owners, and judges on decisions while stressing the need for independent oversight.
The article notes big advance prices for racing stock in New Zealand and Sydney auctions, with NZ buyers competing strongly. It mentions Abuard's two-year-olds, high prices for Eulhoyne's sister, and the impact of machine investments on horse values, comparing New Zealand and New South Wales markets.
The Newmarket program shows a mix of standout performers and many unplaced entries. Notable mentions include the winner from Gat t's old 20 Ye and several horses like Comet King and Comedy King among unplaced runners, with prices and positions listed for context. The text suggests the Essendon Stakes and Newmarket races form a historic pattern, though most entries failed to place, reflecting a crowded field and shifting odds.
A disjointed recount from Melbourne details Salitros’ return amid teeth trouble and racing plans. It notes delays, a possible race schedule at Flemington and Randwick, and uncertain outcomes affecting Salitros’ season, with references to Sal’s trainer and connections in Sydney.
A garbled newspaper item describes renewal of subscriptions and advertising for a Sunday edition. It references photographers, editors, and editors’ notes, urging readers to place orders to keep the paper active and maintain coverage. The text is fragmentary but centers on subscription renewal and publication continuity.
The stewards review a racing event where Mrs. Gibson, trainer Meg O'Brien, and jockeys are core figures. A contentious inquiry probes methods, discipline, and trainer earnings, while supporters praise her influence on the sport amid calls for broader adoption.
The Australian Jockey Club warns of the Autumn Meeting in Melbourne with Randwick notables, Victorian contenders, and imported stars set to compete. Key sprinters, middle distance horses, and the Champagne Stakes lineup loom as the meeting promises high stakes and competitive fields.
Rosehill selections for hurdle and club handicaps list runners including Colonel Knut Oi Yucatan Highweton Handicap Sir Maitland or Sweet Rosaleen Maiden Nursery Bandicap Saccharose or All Gold Swift Shot or West Molong Novice Stakes Kerim or Artes Soomene Fers Li or Carmagnola O1 Prin.
Readable fragments describe Rosehill meeting and March schedules alongside Melbourne and Sandringham events. Names like Royal Melbourne Golf Club and Metropolitan Golf Club appear with officials and attendees. The text references competitions, venues, and figures such as WJ Carne Ride, Parke Wi Poe, and Huw Whigon, indicating a golf season overview with club chairmen and members.
A long garbled OCR page shows numerous names, places, and fragments including Lionel, Coen, Sam, Pat, Henry, Luigi, Chanute, Demetri, and many others interspersed with stray words and partial terms. No coherent event or story is readable.
Advertises a wide display of tennis gear and accessories from Murdoch's with numerous price points. Highlights include rackets, nets, balls, court equipment, and apparel from various brands with emphasis on value and modern offerings.
A brief reader column notes the weekend edition’s content mix and upcoming items. It mentions feature stories, comic strips, weather outlook, and service notices.
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