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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1920
Page
1
Salitros notes a Cup race disappointment as Red Cardinal and Accrington show promise before fading. Kil Jorn and Poitrel face late pressure while Salitymonne and Erasmus fade, leaving doubt over final outcomes and cup prospects.
A Melbourne Cup piece notes Poitrel as a premier stayer, finishing less than Carbine’s figures and delivering a long, sustained run. It details his earnings, early race position, and the Fremantle crowd’s betting, noting the race strategy and Poitrel’s resilience. Also mentions historical context and future prospects for the horse and owner.
The article discusses Erasmus a three year old colt at Flemington focusing on his Melbourne Cup prospects. It notes his Derby performance and subsequent race form, with comparisons to Poitrel and other top colts, and mentions owners W. M. Reog and Mage and trainer connections.
A garbled passage discusses a racing event with references to Malden Plate and various names unclear due to OCR errors. It mentions a horse or colt, expected performances, and outcomes but many proper nouns and details are jumbled, yielding an indistinct summary of a Derby related context.
Obituary outlines the life of horse trainer Mr T Payten aged about 55. He died at home after being found by his daughter while she prepared tea. Payten, famed for breeding and training thoroughbreds, opened a successful stable near Cantwindra and trained many notable winners including Abercorn and Trident across major Australian races.
English cricket team guests, led by Captain, were welcomed by Lord Mayor and local officials in Adelaide. Speeches praised cricket as a unifying national sport and predicted a fair Ashes tour, with leaders stressing courage, initiative, and the sport's role across the Commonwealth.
The report discusses Poitrel and Eurythmic racing in Melbourne events, noting Eurythmic won the Melbourne Stakes and Be Fisher Plate with strong pace, while Poitrel was competitive in the Melbourne Stakes and other races. It evaluates form, pace effects, and possible future matchups, highlighting Linlithgow Stakes implications.
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