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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 09, 1923
Page
13
Fragmentary OCR text shows a distorted charity event with mentions of a union tie and a prize structure. Details are garbled, including references to a general, prices, cylinders, and tickets, with several illegible names and places.
The report lists an A T C meeting with scattered names and brief notes on attendees and actions. It references individuals such as Birri and Lee plus mentions of units, aids, and fines, with fragmented phrases implying organizational matters and possible scheduling cues.
Wirrimah and Molynews win the Mary Stakes at Randwick as Binaks and Sir Base contend in the Two-TenrOla Fands Bottom. Tala'e Boy nose Myammey, Pardex leads in the Mying Handicap with close finishes and spirited racing.
At Ascot on Wednesday the Cup meeting extended fourteen races after a dead heat in the Maiden Welter. Silver Grist, a first season pony, and Plane battled head and head to the line with Silver Grist just beaten as the1 favorite forged a late move. The day featured multiple stakes, with notable placings by We Grist and Flame among others, and the meeting closed with controversy over a protest linked to a decision by Kendal officials.
Crowds gathered at Menangle Park for six pony and trotting races. Tris wins the 1480 Handicap after a tight duel with Ma North, while Queen Mimner and Cyrus engage in a swinging drive with Queen Minh edging Don Cyrus. Minty Morn wins the 1 Novice Handicap by two lengths despite strong challenge from Piping Mone.
Unclear OCR text notes a pony gossip event with catering at Richmond on Friday and mentions Victoria Park and Kensington with entries due and acceptances by 2 pm. Several garbled phrases about calendar dates and names appear, including Morrison and other unclear items.
The Rosebery meeting lists multiple handicaps and divisions with noted runners such as Stenographer Royal Stock Riverside Little Gem and Rosebery Handicap entrants. The page describes entries, divisions, and race names like Flying Handicap and Novice Handicap, plus a narrative on rider readiness and course activity.
In Sydney racing notes, Flying Machine and its colt Brentford or related runners dominate discussions. The meet features narrow margins and dramatic finishes with Rock Huan and other contenders. The day at Victoria Park sees strong performances, with trials and handicaps shaping the golds and silvers of the season.
Autumm headlines from the Queensland Turf Club list nominations for fall races. The card includes events such as the Everest Handicap and the Mantillon Handicap, with references to race dates in June and key officials like J. R. Willarri. The text covers entrants, betting notes, and broader entry details for the summer season.
Local pony racing event scheduled for Friday May 11 at Richmond features races and pace betting. Ancillary rail and train services announced. multiple trainers and drivers named with ongoing betting and race expectations.
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