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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1918
Page
6
A scrambled OCR report summarizes horse racing action at MACTORIA PARK and nearby Williamstown with numerous named horses, jockeys, and owners. It mentions furlongs run, steeplechase events, and various contenders including Weather, Lord Sundial, and Red Signal, noting performances and outcomes across multiple races and conditions.
Moorefield hosts a Saturday race meeting with notable entries in the Kogarah Stakes and supporting events. Entries include Flying Manpicar Lingra and La Steppe Rocadate along with Moodyfield hopefuls such as Moulin Rouge O Chid Carlton Mile Irish Port and Palm.
In Swaney a pilot discusses the Bendigo Cup prospects warning against overconfidence. References to likely winners and the role of Thy Reritice Gop appear amid uncertain bets and speculative notes on racing strategy.
A Warwick Farm race meeting on Saturday ended with multiple riders hurt as horses collapsed and fell. Warmough died en route to Liverpool Hospital. Siely left for home after treatment. Jockeys Potter, Stily, and others were shaken, with several riders in shock or needing medical aid. An inquiry began and adjourned to Monday with further hearings planned.
An unusual ravine provided backdrop for the WAT.C. November Meeting with Derby and Cup outcomes to be decided next month. J Jeffery of Fremantle campaigned Bardeur among top contenders, while Rouge Crote-Reinboy and Era Gaon scored in recent sprints. The Belgravis Plate and November Handicap attracted strong local entries with Gold Cain and Trish Comedy among hopefuls, and a precautionary inquiry loomed over several riders and horses after a fall at midrace.
At the Wallsend J T C November meeting a large crowd gathered as races featured a tight finish. Favorites and runners such as Lyn Clive and Ronald, with others including Lydian, Race Kisy, and Ballaren, battled for lead positions and near wins, while results highlighted close margins and strong betting excitement.
A fragment from a race meeting reports Sandgate Mandicap-on Baturdey with Hosen runnara and Venerable Coinner of Ave Spring Brakes second in the Cv. Tovorive ar 31001 and Master fan in demand for Palys Heart Lord Marajan Minirs backed. Syce Law led early but faded. Venerable triumphed by a length from Abie and Mavrey Warkon. Also Gringalot makes amends in High Weight Handicap with Electrolyte beaten. Bonchester and Gringaler close finish. Two-year-old Snow Bic projected to win but Syee! proves dominant. Falstaff fails in the large field.
The Sunday Times advertises a 32 page Peace Issue next Sunday featuring allied leaders, historic photos, and scenic pictures. It also promises a second in a series of high profile articles with Mr J Havelock Willson writing on The Broken Brotherhood of the Sea about the Hun’s impact on the British Mercantile Marine.
A long report notes Molly's Robe breaking the Queensland and Australian mile and three furlongs record in the King's Plate on Saturday. Jack Booth trained six of seven starters with five wins and a third. Syce Lad and Molly's Robe led a strong Brisbane meeting, while Tom Tucker rode Tour to victory and several horses shone, including Nairu in the November Handicap.
Tasmanian Racing Club plans a meeting at Elwick on November 30 with Governor and Lady Newdegate attending. Newnham Racing Club secured funding for a meeting at Miram near two years. Despite optimism, entrants are few and mare Simmerina withdrew.
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