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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
11
Interstate racing news covers Melbourne Brisbane and Adelaide. Reports detail Epsom races and related meetings with results, horses riders and odds noted. Key figures include jockeys like Dudley and Ban Leandro and horses such as Expeditioner and Lady Mola, plus remarks on track conditions and outcomes across venues.
A sprawling 19th century racing column blends race results, horse names, breeders, and prospects. It mentions Meer and Woodend Charity Races, various horses, trainers, owners, and planned meetings, with outcomes and upcoming fixtures. The prose weaves betting chatter, payouts, and sport gossip through a dense, era-typical narrative.
The Albion Park program featured a notable new record set during the Saturday meeting. The day saw strong performances in the afternoon as top contenders like Sydney-based runners and local horses competed in the First Division Dancing event and the Fourth Division Hassan stakes, with several races producing close finishes and notable rides.
Fragmented OCR text details racing events with mentions of trainers owners and horses. It references Londacre and Ginnie and Derby, a trial at St Leger, a rider injury, disqualifications, and various names like Brackler and Ash Whiteingham, but many words are garbled, making specifics hard to extract. The piece reads as disjointed race commentary with incomplete sentences and uncertain details.
The May meeting at Perth featured fair attendance and lively betting, but inconsistent performances dominated by horses like Fort Prio and Cady Mieie. The WAT.C committee discussed breeding incentives, while stewards disciplined several runners for questionable form and introduced new ownership details for several horses.
Raceday at Mom Bray by the Nawnhaid Racing Club featured a convincing victory by the Nandi Sapper, winning by a neck amid heavy crowds and substantial purses. The program highlighted Jumpers events, Malta Prince and Flying Stalker performances, and a strong lineup for a June meet with plans for further boosts in stakes and coverage.
A fragmented report from the Adelaide Cup meeting describes races, horses, and wagers. It highlights Brewster's near miss in the hurdle event, Gold Cuffs, Mabten Pate, and Royal Precedent, with commentary on racing form and handicaps.
Racing notes describe confusion over horses including Dimitol and Mareca in the Adelaide Gulatas circars. The piece mentions steeplechase concerns, potential wins for Vanters and Wardsite Staker, and ongoing inquiries into possession and delivery in a local court context.
Fragmentary OCR lists horse names and races including Brews ter Naval Gem City and Adelaide Stakes. Mentions Wattle Day Hotel, Royal Union, and various stakes such as Counter Attack and Varreide. Reads as a racing meet card with event titles and participant names, but lacks clear outcomes.
The article notes the Newt annual field 101 open championship delayed due to conflicting dates. It will now take place near Prince in Wales, at the Macquaste Fields fete, with the closings extended to June 1 for any Australians or New Zealanders eligible to compete. nomination details and entry fees are outlined, and special entries by notable competitors are mentioned.
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