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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 09, 1923
Page
11
Racing results and chatter from Randwick and Newcastle including horse movements, trainer updates, and upcoming events. Mentions Master Cagog, Chantecler, Bursonian, and winter racing plans. notes on horses sold, retirements, and entries for the Newcastle Cup and other races.
A garbled report details horses and jockeys at a New Zealand event, noting entries such as Carbing and Timara in a Grand Military Steeplechase. It mentions decorations, bridle gear, and a close third place finish, with references to teammates and lineage linked to Carbion and BJ Walk.
A dense, fragmentary report covers 1342 foals registered by Madden and others, with stalls at Oakleigh and Byaney. It chronicles horse entries, withdrawals, and performances including a Great Eater Steeplechase win at Warrnambool, and mentions Skidmore, Veer, Temple Bar and other horses, plus figures and consignors across the season.
A large opening day crowd at the Adelaide Cup meeting faced rain and variable conditions. Attendance reportedly peaked near 27,000, about 10,000 more than Goodwood Day. The event featured notable performances and a dramatic late finish, with Sweet Doris and other contenders highlighting the day’s racing, backed by betting fluctuations and trainer comments.
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