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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1916
Page
12
A sprawling race and society column outlines recent racing events in Sydney and Melbourne, naming trainers jockeys and horses. It notes suspensions and fines, race outcomes, betting turnover, and upcoming meetings, with commentary on clubs, governance, and infrastructure matters affecting racing.
NSW Government Railways hosts a racing event at Kembla GranoRaces featuring railway officials and community spectators. The notice highlights the public gathering and schedule alongside railway celebrations.
The fragment lists pony race events and contenders such as FIREPLAY, WHITE HEART, COOL NEREZE, PRINCE OF ARRAGON, VERDUN, and POOTMASTER, with divisions including HANDICAP and MAIDEN, plus mentions of AS COT HANDICAP and Nautica and related standings.
Jagged OCR from Kensington race meeting describes multiple divisions of the Flying Handicap and other stakes. Horses like Lady Mascot, Quickstep, and Love Castlereagh battle for place while jockeys such as W Evand and noted horses Mops Erisc and Loud Report feature. Contested results include close finishes and notable performances across several divisions with heavy crowd interest.
A chaotic OCR report describes a crowded Keoaington Handicap with Fouraen Hands leading a split field. Ayr and lord Hops in AGF struggled as contenders failed to sustain pace amid early moves and lengthy stretches. Nearby victors and near-misses highlighted a tense race with multiple rivals vying for late gains and post positions.
A racing report from Victoria Park highlights Auriga's fine win with Lady Mascot and Mulgawillah's strong victory in a hurdle event. Carrereagit and The Tuck contested top spots in Maiden Banshap and the Second Division, while Mescal and Steel On impressed in the main clashes.
Lady Marcor and rider W Evans delivered a strong performance returning to the scene. Bob Steel secured a double in nearby events, while Auriga and Tale Girl led a set of races with varied outcomes. The meeting featured notable entrants from brood lines and connections, including imports and breeding notes for Camballa and Erlend.
General gossip notes several trainers and riders granted permits including Ty Bailey Duke Met y and Blake. It mentions Blake’s abroad stint for Argentina and recent suspensions alongside race results from Richmond Victoria Park, with names like Pillack Bindon Emich Horm and Armargue amid a long list of race outcomes and future hopes at pony meets.
Burradeo plant releases late scratchings including Lars Front in fourth position and a 289 quota. The entry notes a 29 pound family line.
The provided OCR snippet contains unreadable fragments without clear names, dates, places, or events. It does not reveal a coherent incident, person, or organization to summarize into a factual news item.
The Alc committee held its monthly meeting on Thursday. The meeting notes indicate debates over Random Shot's nomination and the entry refusals, with financial details including jockeys funds, race permissions, and charitable contributions. Members listed include R. McKeown, W. Culler, J. Denoghue, and G. Heltechnmbe, among others, with fund donations noted to the Distressed Jockeys Fund and the Mala League.
A series of notices list events requiring attention for September. Includes a Hawkesbury sale on September 23 under Cecil Seely at 4 pm, entries with New H R Bynes, a Mas ing at Yecay rays sourse on September 13 with 70d Sows, and multiple shows and meetings from September 11 to 22 led by various organizers.
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