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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1921
Page
11
A detailed feature on metropolitan long distance horse races and betting at Randwick. The piece covers horses such as Henna and Syce Knight, discusses form, backers, and public interest, and notes the upcoming spring meeting with potential outcomes and contenders like Saco Rie and Hosteim Bavidge.
Hawkesbury races set for a good meeting with a large field of contenders. The spring handicap features Tickaroo and Rowley Mile Julia Grey among entries, with Cabochon and Saturn also listed in the mix.
A muddled Rosehill form discussion cites Wealth, Beau Aora, Beautor, and Alfort in contention for the Epsom Handicap. Mentions Greenheahd, Rex, Erasmus, and Camstere Gold as rivals with opinions on running style and likely placings. Tracks shifts to other contenders and odds as trainers weigh configurations for the race.
Sydney Daily Oz reports on insurrection and Lord Martian leaving for New Zealand with Duo Kick Of Bik Chiat Athens II and Hate Girl. Stewards discuss bandage use on Duo to prevent trouble, trainer argues alternatives. Harvest King arrives from Melbourne under J. McCann with prospects noted for Derby contention.
Sundown cleared rising heights in Albury with standout high jump efforts as Australian records and prizes drew attention. The Adelaide contingent, including Sundown, faced a series of bids and bonuses, while judges and spectators celebrated the strong performances and notable plunges of the event.
Donovans plans hinge on whether Dub is fit for the New Zealand Cup meeting while Duo may not be ready to challenge horses like David and Syce. Insurrection wins a Sydney suburban handicap but travel costs loom large. Lord Mardan progresses and Win home appears prudent as favorites stall out. A lame Zalltror flags uncertain form ahead of Randwick work, with recovery uncertain until next week.
Bookmakers seek entries for Hawkesbury meetings including selections from Cardigan to Hawkesbury Guineas and related handicap races. Applications must be submitted before 3 pm on Thursday September 23. Fortnightly title time is 4 pm Monday with Frank Walton.
The betting market shows Prince Sandy as a favored entry for the Metropolitan Handicap with several rivals including Syce Knight and Braimun in the mix. Other prominent names listed across Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup show varied support, while odds shift on key contenders like Ethiopain, Peroration, and The Rover as race day approaches.
A garbled OCR page from a Tasmanian turf meeting notes multiple horse events and names such as Cowra Oly and Jeune, with Handicap and Twilight races. The text mentions a Cowra meeting, a September date, and various participants, but readability is severely compromised leaving fragmented results and unclear outcomes.
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