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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1923
Page
13
A garbled listing from the NSW Trotting Club announces a race meet at Glebe on September 17 with entrants including Mace and Lange Fields. Other names and odds are unreadable, but the event is noted for a next Monday schedule.
In a brisk midweek card at Victoria Park the Flying Handicap winner My Bobby led from early, narrowly holding off strong challengers including Barry, Eady Papining, and Senna. Worthy One and others pressed behind as jockeys Cook and Ghandonis steered a field of five-year-olds in a tight finish.
Fragmentary text discusses a race or sports event with references to names like Wallacy McLeed and vei about distance. Contains garbled phrases and uncertain details, making a precise report difficult.
Apprentice K Cook piloted Kullong to victory at Richmond while also leading in the Mudingockeye line for the recent event. The report notes steady riding progress as the year advances, with several wins across meetings since August.
Fragmented OCR indicates owners and trainers at Victoria Park nominating for tests and discussing share of winnings. Mentions funds distribution, jockey payments, and a deputation including acting secretary and associates. Details are garbled, with numerous obscured names and places.
Kensington today selections by Seatry Pony list with race names and divisions. It notesbio programme, transport service for racegoers, and handicaps across divisions including First to Fourth, with horses such as Digger Prince Coral Moore Bunny Boy and Miss Nobby among entries and odds figures.
Report from Mowbray notes a cautious start to the Tasmanian season with a range of performances. Local riders and officials discuss early form, crowd reception, and expectations as the season begins amid varying results and weather conditions.
Misread notes outline Ascot entries for Wednesday with Entrica cious a pve and Park lant amendiary stownede. The Thmoing at Sorta de Healy court examined racing figures including Mad 'ht Wieworia and EMule ren with Jockey seat censured. Lady Elegs and Molly Dean tracked betting outcomes as Manie a led the field before a controversial finish.
The Pony troubles stir the sport as jockeys, trainers, and the Pony Association face a boycott threat. A planned meeting at Victoria Park the next day saw boycotts, disrupting the Novice Handicap divisions and the Chaven and Fable races, with concerns over licensing and management amid discussions to appoint new officials.
Brisbane Amateur Turf Club event opens spring trade season with Amble, Amberdown, and Amberdown challenger races. Selections include Solwyne, Cal Ladle, Royal contenders among a crowded field with heavy betting on Admetus who beat Amberdown. many placings noted and racing season plans announced for Rockhampton and Brisbane venues.
A detailed, if fragmentary, report of a horse racing meeting with nineteen entrants. Bolliway led early but faded. Dayaran and other contenders vied for place while Eaton Way failed to threaten. The Heavy conditions affected outcomes with several favorites and notable runners such as Lord Larino and Loyal Maer mentioned amid diverse placings and handicap results.
A garbled recap lists Wallsend Selections by WHALER with scattered horse names and handicap notes. It mentions Plattsburg Handicap and Borough Handicap amid unclear references to Novice and Weight divisions and several stray terms without coherent race details.
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