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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1920
Page
13
Fragmentary OCR note refers to Canterbury Park races scheduled for Saturday November 20 1920. Text is garbled with several unreadable names and phrases, but indicates a racing card or event listing at Canterbury Park on that date.
Ascot’s Good finishes a complex Melbourne racing program with 14 races at Victoria Park. Favorite wins in several divisions, outsiders claim major placings as crowds witness a day of dramatic finishes, including the Tote and betting upheavals. Multiple owners and jockeys noted, with notable victories by Graceful entrants and Kintry legends. The meeting ends with green lights for upcoming race days and a preview of future events at Rosebery and Ascot venues.
A fragmented report details Western District turf events including jockey movements and race outcomes. Mentions Budlaie Bh Wout Rusia Ahem Sal 48 and various riders, with irregular lines suggesting results and placements amid unclear text.
A garbled report from Maitland details a turf meeting with numerous jockeys and horses named in a complex scramble. The narrative references riders such as Sergei and Palmer among many others, with unclear outcomes and scattered results across events.
The report catalogs horse workouts for many runners including Bedouin, Castizna, Domenic, and The Fortune Hunter. It notes times for furlongs and miles, describes track conditions, and names horses such as Goiong Up, Scapa Flow, Legal Blue, and West, plus stables like Armberdown and Pay Day.
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