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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1924
Page
13
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Elmers and Wands with unclear actions and dates. The readable portions hint at a meeting or gathering with possible dates but lack coherent details to confirm scope or outcome.
The race report highlights Lucretia improving in the Fourteen Handicaps era with a clear win sequence. Princess Lucretia shows renewed pace in strong company, while Gael Cangolane and Lagarare chase stakes. Automatic beatens and other notable placings underscore a lively afternoon at the course.
Text fragment describes a chaotic running event with Deraulede, Dighton, Cherur, and Nut participants. Mentions Swift Shot, Sputerman, and Taituren Sparen in a noisy finish, with Uncle and Beoraman challenging for the lead as Watamy and Chart finish behind.
Ascot Club meeting selections include races starting at noon with focus on key contenders. Featured horses include Discade Lagaro se and Lady Gicla re, with Lady Aleconcer highlighted in the pink division and EncouragE Stakes noted.
The obituary notes Pop Geers, famed American trotting driver, died after a sulky accident in New York. It recalls his 30 years of racing, his celebrated status, and the dangers of driving as well as his age of 73. Separate items discuss the NSW Trotting Club meeting and safety concerns for future events at Epping and Eppling.
A collage of racing results and commentary from various divisions and events. Mentions Peggy Dighton, The Crown, Flying Tandical, and notable drivers like Jack Merman and Geers. Includes scattered notes on horses, trainers, trials, and upcoming meetings in New South Wales and Tasmania with emphasis on betting, stakes, and horse lineage.
A garbled but datable report references Ascot Racecourse on Wednesday November 3 with details about a 1000 to win event and related participants. The text lists names and erratic notes including dates, horses or people, and potential wagers, with scattered references to October and Tuesday events.
Tocumwal Trotting Club meeting lists pony and trotting events with purses and entries. Races include Rovicr Thot and Pont Mace with payments of £7, 4 trates, and 220 yard events. Several entries appear garbled, but the card records October 8, 1824 races and purses for multiple trotting events.
A donor will present the silver cup to the winner of the event. The moment marks a notable highlight as the prize passes to the top performer.
The Richmond Trotting Club event drew the largest crowd yet, with multiple horses like Wild Lady and Somiy Jean delivering near-standout performances. Melisande and Tommy Upton claimed notable wins in the Hawkesbury and Londonderry Stakes, while Rignonette Derby saw a tight finish with Bare beating Black Bares by a head.
The Polo World Cup drew strong crowds as teams from Britain and the United States prepared for the Bret Enter national Text match at Elsadew Brook on September 5. The American squad, featuring J Watson Hitchcock and My Steventon, faced early scrutiny for alleged team imbalances and tactical shortcomings despite a 40–13 victory over a rival side. Meanwhile Argentine teams pursued a heavy schedule, with a France trip and a South American clash that tested their form ahead of the main event.
Lulu Boy claims victory at a local athletic event amid a jumble of readable names and vague references. Aura six and Magy Papp are noted among participants, with limited clear results due to OCR corruption.
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