24 Oct 1928
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1928
Page
1
Maple, described as best horse at the weights, wins the Caulfield Cup delivering a decisive, straight-run victory. Maps to front in the straight, with trainer praise and credit shared for Maple’s performance. Duncan acknowledged for handling the mare’s preparation.
Incidents unfold as Maple wins a hard pressed Caulfield Cup scene. Bela and Thehess lead suspects with a tense ride. Competing names include Eien Alfred Kireal and Walparain amid a noisy crowd at Sinisa.
A detailed horse racing report notes Maple Best at the weights and describes races, penalties, and outcomes related to Royal Charter, Melbourne City, and other competitors. It references trainers, horses, and dates in a dense, OCR-derived form with multiple named entities and racing terms.
A fragment from a Melbourne Cup preview highlights Strephon and Maple as favored runners at Caulfield. The text praises Strephon including a Herbert Power Stakes win and notes Brighton odds hints, with references to rival horses and market expectations for the Melbourne Cup.
A fragmentary report lists Wootton scoring amid a tangle of names, dates, and places, referencing Maher J Yevotsam and a string of uncertain terms. The piece hints at a police or court context with mentions of warrants, a “WANTED FOR AUST RANE” note and references to ads and notices, but the exact actions remain unclear due to damaged OCR.
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