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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1938
Page
18
The report recalls Devon the rabbiter and Wotan’s Melbourne Cup victory with £61,000 at stake. It notes Owen’s token droning at his own home, and mentions Columb now known as Golfart in a speculative context. Other races feature Gay Chom and open spring events, with earnings and outcomes described in a period-voiced summary.
The Auckland Welcomes Stakes race saw Anopheles surge to a decisive victory over Rometa and other contenders. Mint Weghy, Kanaan, and Miah Costes posted notable performances as the field showcased emerging two and three year olds in a spirited spring meeting.
The South Australian Trotting Club showcases a thrifty approach with event coverage and betting rules. The article notes private sweepstakes and legal limits on contributions, describing the club’s economy and accessibility for bettors and attendees while contrasting with other centers.
Malagigi, the New Zealand Cup candidate, won the V Z Cup handicap at Ukerslie carrying 7.42 or weight, narrowly beating Mazi. Whirlwind to Stretta and King Rey were close behind as the field filled the placings on the second day with tight finishes and near misses noted by observers. The race marks a strong spring contenders’ run with Malagigi establishing a late surge to prevail.
Seldom readable text mentions a search and a stand down amid crowd or crowding, with garbled names and places. The fragment references Batterysay and Morphetiville and a Davy tire incident, but key details are obscured.
A garbled OCR style entry mentions early speed, a creation day, and various names, but the text is largely indecipherable. It references Sarah and Mandya with scattered phrases about tables, thymes, and Mars, offering no coherent events or outcomes.
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