This was, of course, the event of the day, and, contrary to all expectation, was carried off by a rank outsider. Lochinvar has heavily backed, but could not cover the distance like the " Prophet," who was landed first at the post, through sheer hard and clever riding, by About aneok, Time, Im. 248, After the successful rider (Mr, Tennant) had been duly weighed out, he was ushered into the presence of Mrs. Fairhurst, who ro-marked that Mr. Tennant had gallantly woo the purse which she had then much pleasure in prea ting to him, and she farther expressed a hope that he would continue to pursue the path of victory. In reply, Mr. Tennant said that he felt very proud' of the honour conferred on Lim by the ladies; he could hardly hope to win many more purses, but he would try. Mr, Tennant concluded by saying, that as he had not prepared a speech for the occa-
more for their handsome gift.
n, he would simply thank the ladies once 4,—Tar Racio Staxes.—Of $5 each with $150 added. For all China Ponies. Weight 43 per scale. Winner of the Hongkong or Fei- Cup ibs. extra, if of both 10lbs, extra. 14 miles.
Field.—Spendthrift, Strathelyde, Bravo,
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