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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 14, 1924
Page
12
At Epsom Deacon and Lethargic secure notable placings in a crowded program. The meeting highlighted Deacon’s strong finish from the back while Lethargic showed consistent form in the weighty handicap, with commentary noting Shil Won and Grimaldi among notable performers and detailing the day’s betting dynamics and race outcomes.
Race selections by Seddon Geetorg Racing Clue outline freeform picks for Metropolia performers. Divisions include NOVICE HANDICAP with GROGANITE or THY HOCK, and SECOND DIVISION listing COORYUNDRA or DUNCAN plus CITY HANDICAP. Details read like a betting guide with terse entries and partial names.
The card lists hurdles and races at Sandown Park with options for each event including MURDLE RACE ANTONARIDGE or THE PROMISE, TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP FULLANAK or WAMBINGER, SANDOWN PLATE MIRANTON or PARCOE, PARK HANDICAP LANNIGN or LILLERIE, TRIAL WELTER THREEBOLD or EGYPTIAN KING.
Fragmented notes describe local people, named events, and social happenings with scattered dates and places. The garbled text references gatherings, programs, and people such as Hariey, Breanna, and Jer, with mentions of planning, reception, and prices, but specifics are obscured.
The Adelaide Cup scene features Linheim and Wametia in a fierce contest won by Linheim after a hard fought chase over the final stretch. Wymerte gained on the leader while Tide bp Leo challenged late but Linheim’s speed and steady riding by Hartow secured the victory as pundits note the race produced a tense, pivotal moment in the Cup trail.
The report notes a fine of 750 against Socear Club, with unclear details on the event and winners of a poetry contest in Newcastle. It mentions April timing and an authorization referenced as Torres. The text is garbled, but indicates penalties and a dispute over tram fare.
The report outlines Hawkes Bay results and multiple horses, trainers, and jockeys involved in a busy racing period. It names rivals, prize money, and upcoming Australasian departures, highlighting key performances, apprentices, and notable handicaps.
A sprawling racing wrap reports on Newcasle Cup meeting with detailed notes on horses like Ling Yen and Lana, weigh ins, and anticipated contenders. It mentions jockeys, weights, and the expectant crowd as horses race for top prizes, with plans for a feature event and commentary on notable entrants and possible outcomes.
Racing card notes selections for today at Newcastle Cup meeting with multiple handicap and weight divisions. Includes entries like Welter and Spinwere with ages and figures, plus details on hosts and event labeling.
Belmont Park clubs mingling drew a large crowd for racing events. Mare Moraes, Feld, and Beeson led in several heats, with Graben and Ran-Stout also visible. Trainers and owners showcased horses during the sale, including a notable bidding round by Br. BA and P Fiend, amid moderate auction prices.
A fragmented report from Menangle describes a flat racing program featuring several events. The text mentions names and places but is garbled, with references to races, times, and participants obscured by OCR errors.
A garbled news snippet from Ascot Race Day on Wednesday May 21 1924 outlines racing events. It mentions a best in show and a wine but the text is unreadable. Names, places, and results are not fully legible.
A perturbed notice from the Southern District PRC signals a late start for a scheduled meeting. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the event concerns district committee proceedings and local governance. Further readable specifics remain unavailable in the fragment.
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