Proseye's black Cremation Great excitement prevailed in the Grand Stand when the starting bell was rung. Several ladies were observed to be standing on tip toe to Gatch the start, with dismay painted on their faces when they discovered that Mr, Wafiles was not amongst the riders, 'The call was in favour of Io in the ring, although Driving Clowd found most admirers amongst the fair sex, and he certainly looked as if he would' win. There was one false start, caused by the desire of Ito (or was it his jock's) to show himself to the ladies before the race, but eventually they were sent of by the careful starter ina very satisfactory manner. Illo, as usual, rushed to the front, and just managed to keep there the whole way round, Driving Ctoud coming up on him every stride at the finish.—Time, 83 secs.
After the ceremony of weighing in had been gone through, and the requisite 12 stone found all correct, the fortunate jockey was conducted by his friends to the Grand Stand, and there hoisted on their shoulders to receive the magnificent puree provided by the Ladies. "Mrs. Pye, in pres-outing, it said——Mr. Brenan, Thave groat pleasure in presenting you with this purse in the name of the Ladies of Amoy. We all hope that the same success that has attended you in this race will follow you through life, and that your future may be as bright as the new sovereigns it tains." The blushing recipient rey somewhat too inaudibly for our speci to hear his exact words, but something about "proudest moment of his life," "fair ladies," " Amoy friends," &e., was caught. The cheering was long and lusty, the band struck up a lively tune, and the stand was vacated for the tiffin room where a pleasant hour was spent discussing the sumptuous repast provided under the able management of the Clerk of the Course and the Secretary of the Clu 4.—Keuty Ovr.—Presented.—Value $100. For all Amoy " Formosa owned Ponies. Weights as per scale, Winner of any one race of 1} miles or over at this meeting 7-Ibs. extra, if of two or more such races 10-Ibs. extra, Entrance $5.—One-and-a-half Miles.
Mr, Harkaway's brown Esslin 1 Proseye's grey Drink E. Pye's white Btoile clu 3 Proseye's grey Nepotisu.. 0 12... 0
The field of four was sent away witha good start, Nepotism taking tie lead for the first few strides. He was soon headed by Etoile clu Nord who bolted away for the stables the first time round. After having been cleverly brought up by his rider, he again rushed, to the front and on coming round on the second time tried the same game, but fortunately without success. The third time round by the wall Esslin assumed the lead followed by Drink, and after an exciting finish won by a length; Etoile third, Nepotism pulled up. Time, 3 min. 294 secs.
5.—Consorarioy Sraxes.—Value, $100.
For all beaten Ponies at this meet Catch weights, Entrance $5.
Mite.
Mr. Westley's brown Scandal.
R. H. Bruce's white Spec E. Pye's black Corse Gratton's grey Usurer Four only asked for consolation, The betting was the field ay inst anything, After a good start Spec secured the lead and kept it half the way round; he was joined by Corse entering the straight, but while these two ware fighting it out, Scandal came up fresh from behind and passed them winning easily. Userer last. This being the first win scored by the owner and rider of Scandal, his success was hailed with tremendous applause. Time, 674 secs.
6.—Cuanpios. Staxes.—Foreed entry for all winners at this meeting, optional to non-winners.—Entrance, 310 for each race won; for non-winners, $5.—Weights as per seale.—One Mile.
Mr. E, Pye's Driving Cloud Harkave i Kast Wadi station Proseye'e Unclassed Do. Drink The betting was in favour of Drivin Cloud, while Roslin and Temptation both had admirers. It was raining during this race, and the course was beginning to get slippery. Roslin took the lead at the start and settling down into a good mile pace kept ahead the whole way until ing the stand the second time, when the Cloud cameaip with a rush and secured the Championship by a clear length, Temptationa bad third. Drink fell in going round the lower corner the second time, and we are sorry to say caused some considerable injury to his rider; although the accident looked serious at one time, the doctors now say that a fortnight's rest will effect a complete cure.
7.—Baxoos' Race.—For all Ponies entered at this meeting. Catch weights, To be ridden by Chinamen, First Pony, $25; Second, $10; Third, $5.—Once Round and a distance, Mr. E. Pye's Grey Palmer
Harkaway's Collin ce 8.—Amoy Maroos' Race.—For natives of Amoy only.
Mr. Wafiles' Z'emptation Harkaway's Esslin 1 RH. Bruce's Spec!
From the above it will be seen that the 21 races (exclusive of the Mafoos') were divided amongst the stables as under Mr. E. Pye's Vincenv's Harkaway' Proseye's The most successful owner may be to be Mr. Vincent, who with only t ponies scored six wing out of seven rac The next in order being Mr. E. Pye, who won six times out of fourteen starts, Mr. Harkaway was unfortunate in having his best pony go lame just before the meeting, but he did well in winning three races with the remainder. Wishing continued sue-cess to the winners of this year, and a greater show of it to the unsuccessful we must conclude this report which has already been drawn out to an inordinate length, 'THE SHOOTING FOR THE " PRACTICE CHAL-
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