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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1920
Page
10
The article reviews Melburnian race results and prospects for Salatis, Antaran, and Saliate with focus on Flemington and Maribyrnong events. It notes Salatis’ staying chances, Antaran’s near win, and the performance of Oracre and Lord Setay in recent meetings.
Health Commission reviews conditions at Caulfield and Flemington amid Cup week complaints. Inspectors flag overcrowding, dust from bookmakers stands, and inadequate facilities. Calls for expanded grandstands, improved paddock access, and stricter enforcement under Health Act to protect public welfare.
A Dominion Wellington report outlines the Nog. Inspector of Totallators figures for the year to July 2. Total turnover rose to £1,732,57 with a 53.36 percent increase on the prior year. Dividends totaled £1,119,168, with distributions split among government commissioners clubs and others, while a sinking fund aimed to buy government securities to reduce public debt.
Racing in New Zealand features the New Zealand Cup won by Oratreas, a Demosthenes mare, ahead of Smaribban. Held at Wellington and Auckland events, including the Wellington Cup ride by Laxpass and a Derby victory by Dem Mhenes. Also notes horses shipped from New Zealand to Sydney and local Welcome Stakes results.
Rosehill gears up for a packed program with slots including Maiden Handicap Mount Eden Klingler Flying Welter Palmitic Fenella Nursery Handicap Montoro of Trump Rosehill Handicap Diptych Pretty Baby and Three Year Old events. Notable entries include Wish Wynne Serite Mickaroo Malden and Solden Bronze Westmere in Parramatta Mile.
A strange scene unfolds on George Street as a man known for gambling and bravado confronts a stranger over money. The accused boasts of owning the town, while the stranger denies responsibility, offering a test of conscience with a one hour window to settle the noted sovereigns.
At Warwick on Saturday Kuriong led a lively program with Serena, Balloor and Golden Bronce among winners. Despite mixed results for favorites, Kuriong secured a steady win while others like Bedouin and Naughty Nell underperformed in the Maiden Plate and Farm Stakes, respectively, amid a parade of horses including Lahing and Golden Celia in close contention.
The Brisbane spring racing meeting highlights include the Queensland Cup title race won by Ladamond from Wellie Humphrey in a tight finish. Sydney Dame claimed notable placings while Molly’s Robe and Fairy Bob showed strong form, with Master Werkon and For My Lady also prominent throughout the long eventful day.
Readable bits show a scene where a person places a coin in another’s mouth then leaves as an attendant spots a supposed thief. Attendant Mason is singled out while Mayo and Mayon move toward the hotel.
The text references various racing and horse racing terms with disjointed names and phrases. It mentions Davond ai Doondi, Beamineat, Wot, Shadowed Hunching Fext, and Armee fuade as favored entries or influences. The passage also alludes to Victorian era coverage and a Queenaland selection with My Lady as a highlighted horse, plus mentions of The ind Cup and related placements.
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