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'As the title suggests, the play centres round the famous racehorse Desert Gold (which was lent for the picture by Mr. T. H. Lowry), and her owner, John Forsythe, who has succeeded in life through the fortunate discovery of a rich gold deposit. In his weary wanderings over the plains of Australia he is accompanied by his faithful mare, and, with her assistance, overtakes a scheming blackguard who endeavours to steal Forsytne's claim. In after years Forsythe is the owner of extensive racing stables, having a trainer, a true old-fashioned, son of the turf, named Anderson. Marie Ney (well known in New Zealand) appears as the trainer's daughter, and the attractiveness which she gained on the stage is not lost before the camera. The failure of the man who attempted to steal Forsythe's claim in former years, to destroy Forsythe's famous mare, named after his old prospecting companion, allows for many interesting and thrilling situations. The racing and training scenes are exceptionally good.'

Source: 'West's Pictures', Register [Adelaide], 13 November 1919, p.8.