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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1921
Page
1
Australian Jockey Club Autumn Meeting begins next Saturday at Randwick with large fields and growing tote betting. Reports note rising total prize money, added money across races, and strong Victoria and Sydney participation, while predicting favorable conditions may boost attendance and betting turnover.
Historic notes from Randwick detail favored horses and riders in the Champagne Stakes and Sires Produce Stakes. Mentions systems of betting, key mounts like McLachlan and Connell, and the era’s racing culture with references to horses such as Produce Stakes entrants and noted winners.
The article reviews historic Doncaster events including the Newmarket and Sydney handicaps, noting winners such as Wabeliss Monee and Sir Foote. It discusses weight assignments, penalties, and the impact of Wakefield’s victory on racing traditions, with speculation on distance suitability and subsequent form across years.
Dencio Cabanela and Eugene Criqui met in Sydney where the Filipino challenger dominated the late rounds before Criqui weakened. Cabanela collapsed after the 13th round a result of a hard fought bout. manager Edie Tait cited a history of headaches and possible malaria as a factor.
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