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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1928
Page
15
A detailed race report describes a damp Loppeide trotting meeting with repeated pace and drama. Notable runners include Nigger Brown and several local drivers, with a tense finish and ongoing concerns about track conditions and crowd reactions.
At Ascot two protest lodgments disrupted a day of racing under clear skies. Precious Cold ridden by Maxwell and Lady Totus ridden by webelitines were challenged as stewards fined jockeys for lodging improprieties. The main event saw Al Tay and ChiredEx leading then finishing neck and neck, with Cedhwrn Cheemily edging ahead to win by a length, while Blue Flan and Newewa Wiehe filled minor placings.
At Kensington, Lady's Chair presses her unbeaten run in the 14.0 Handling as a full card of ten races unfolds with the first slated at 12:90 pm. The day features notable entries such as Boracay, My Bruce, and Linsha in divisions across the Kensington Handicap fields, with Trawler, Lady Bem, and Flicker among the standout horses in the event-filled program.
The Canterbury Park Stakes report details near defeats and resurgent forms among horses and jockeys. Mentions Lingin, Jenitur, and Velina in top weight contexts, with Flircker discussed as a key runner and potential competitor. Also references other horses such as SLE, Forbes, and Tiewa Thin Freitas in a crowded field with shifting form and betting interest.
Fragmented readable lines describe horse and rider events, heat results, and mentions of specific names and locations. The garbled text references trials, divisions, and a best tilts list but lacks coherent narrative or clear outcomes.
The report recounts a long winding competition concluding with Widgeon securing a decisive result. Key names and actions are given but some phrases are garbled. The piece notes final stages, a tense finish, and the overall proceedings ending with a winner and lingering questions about rankings.
A detailed report describes a notable reversi event at Anil on Saturday with bets, favorites, and multiple races. It mentions Mirk Phat fone, Mirk Batten, and various contenders racing through the day with results and disqualifications. The piece notes ongoing meetings, upcoming races, and a tied schedule at Avenue with plans for future meetings and entries.
Victoria Park Racing Club hosts a bold cop meeting featuring the 100 Si Weebert Maitland Stakes and related events. The program includes horse races with listed entries and prizes, drawing spectators and industry officials to the racecourse tomorrow.
Mixed programme at Newnham races featured the Maiden Mute, won by Cranes Bearden with Edun taking a denuthe from Sir Bowne. Ethethrope beat Telamon in the Hoodivop Sprint. Jumpers' Flat saw Prairision beat Prod king by a length and a ball as Bearden impressed in the earlier maiden.
Hobart Trots faced a rare mid season meeting at Anclon Saturday with standout performances by Talarls Hohe and other top horses. Key moments included splits by Goodwood Mandivan and Geogorie Young in a brisk event, while Cantata Back and Folly Locan's Pride posted notable sectionals.
Port Adelaide Racing Club invites nominations for the Christmas Meeting held December 26 and 28, 1928. Nominations include HALDICAR in a furlong dash and four mile events, with closing at Carsidine’s Agency, Melbourne, for entries such as Adslabde and Curdenshert.
In late January a Nih firmed arce auction featured two antler trophies and related items. Local observers noted the unusual display at the denuury Loe venue with modest interest from attendees and no major bids recorded.
Official program notice for Ascot Races listing handicap events including the JOU handicap and novice handicap with details on distances. Indicates entries and a reminder that nominations close with final declarations on or about November 11. Underhill serves as secretary and directs readers to obtain further particulars and new programs.
A two day program is to be held in Armidale on Wednesday and Thursday November 21 and 22 1928. The event covers activities of local interest with community participation and plans for the programme have been announced.
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