The smiles of the fair occupants of the grow brighter as the numbers of the ponies in this race were placed -on the telegraph board, There were six competitors forthe much desired prize, and after 4 fair start the running was made by Speed till the last corner, when Hercules came up and was very prettily brought in a winner half a length, by his popular jockey, who was darkly witispered to be riding a stone and a half over-weight, but who nevertheless. was carried "high" on the shoulders of his muscular and delighted Time Im. 39s.
Presented. Value -miles. Weight Ust. For all ies. Entrance $5. x of Hongkong Cup or Ledger Cup 7-lbs. extra, if of both 10-1bs, Eleven entries.
Fiexp.—Monitor, Leecheraft, Alexis and CAi Bo
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