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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 26, 1938
Page
18
A fragmented report discusses Sydney and Randwick racing circles with notes on riders, officials, and track safety. It covers jockeys, possible deputy starters, and the impact of accidents, plus historical records in Australian trotting and racing events.
A clipping notes Billie Smart riding in the Adelaide Birthday Cup and City Handicap with his son as jockey. It mentions Powerful rivals like Phenomenon and Mutable and hints at betting, fields and possible double win in a late 1920s era context.
A race report describes the Waadond Novice Handicap where Laugh This Off suffered a rough beating in a crowded field and later bounced back to win on Saturday. The overheard chatter mentions trainer, jockeys, and rival entries including Winser and Bankable horses. The piece notes odds, course conditions, and expectations for future races.
A flood of heavy showers at Canterbury forced a revision of workouts and rough going for the final gallops. Trainers and riders faced soggy tracks as horses moved through a testing session with some late jumps and altered footing noted.
Bridge Law ran fifth in a field of ten at Yara Glen and second at Benalla. He placed second to Parchacia and others in a 26 furlong novice at Ballarat, then defeated welter horses in the second Beach Welter division at Williams Town, proving himself in strong field company.
A fragmented note references a Wednesday event and two well known sportsmen, with stray names and hotel mentions. The readable text hints at a lodge or inn setting and unclarified actions. Specifics such as dates, places, and outcomes are obscured by garbled OCR.
The Brisbane Cup crowds show racing’s thriving state with 43 553 admissions, while abolition of legal offcourse betting sees patrons enjoy cheaper, more accessible events. Attendance and turnover figures underscore sustained interest in Queensland racing and betting markets.
Fragmented OCR text lists events and notices with scattered names and terms like Warwick Pav, Macwie, Agneta, and a January date. It mentions eleven events on a prep calendar near Sydney, with references to sponsors or organizers and closures on a Monday, but details are obscured and many terms unreadable.
A fragmented report details Sir John McKelvey's unopposed position in a Somali election context. The piece references the General and the British influence, noting a 53 percent approval metric and upcoming events, inviting a sample of entrants and mentioning costs and appeals.
The report describes DAF and SANDRA taking charge of a rider, with unclear references to Sifu and Rosahill Malden. It notes tension over backing and potential broadcast issues, suggesting backers would know more if the situation shifted, and mentions Sue and Dane Santi with limited support.
At Rosehill a surprising first win in a year for the barn of Joe Clare as Dutiful lands the Open Handicap ahead of minor placings. Trainer J. T. Jamieson secures a double, while Ree Pirator and other noted runners show mixed results in the day’s program.
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