A. Sullivan's, Expectatic iM. Sebultz's, Totita J. Burgoyne's, Clerk Mr. Letchford, Mr. Bell-Irving, Mr. Johnston and Mr. Parlin rode their own ponies; Mr. Howland was on Cardinal, Mr.
nickels on Blackthorne, Mr. Symons on Black Auster, Mr. Aubert on Expectation, Mr. Meyerink on Totila, Mr. Ibert ilpeen, Mr. Daniel on Reveller, Mr.
jodvell'on Clerk, and Mr, Walker on Sir Garnet, whose name was not on the programme. The start was at the j-mile post, and most of the riders being without their coats owing no doubt to the heat of the day, the similarity of the colours of their shirts made it difficult to distinguish them, ut so far as we could judge Harlequin led off, attended by Gekku and Sir Garnet, with Blackthorne and Cardinal at their quarters, the others in a "ruck" with the exception of Jester and Expectation who were several lengths in the rear at Probst's Garden. The order was pretty much the same along the top and down the straight. Passing the Stand, Harlequin was leading, Blackthorne second, Sir Garnet third, and Spalpeen fourth. The others kept well together with the exception of the two already mentioned as being in the rear. At the Stables Black-thorne fell back, and Sir Garnet and Spalen pressed the leader. Spalpeen at the mile post was in front, with Harlequin and Sir Garnet at his heels, while Cardinal, Blackthorne and Gekko showed in advance of the others, Harlequin and Sir Garnet closed with the leader at Probst's Garden, but Spalpeen was not to be beaten, and at the Widow's Monument he was a Jongth ahead with Sir Garnet and Harlequin racing on even terms, Blackthorne being next, Spalpeen increased his lead passed the mile post and down the Straight, finishing an easy winner by fully four lengths. Harlequin wont ahead of Sir Garnet at the turn, and maintained second position by a couple of lengths, Sir Garnet finishing third, and Blackthorne fourth.
3.—A Coysonation Srerriecuase.—For all Ponies qualified as above that have not won a Paper Hunt during the past season.—Catch weights over List. 71b.
—Entrance fee, $3.—Twice round the Steeplechase Course.
Mr. D, Fitz-Henry's, Gringalet ya. Iibert's, White Velvet Hollide 'Mr. Dudgeon, Mr. Ibert, and Mr. Macdonald rode their own ponies, viz., Bonny Fun, White Velvet, and Baby respectively Mr. Howland was'on Skiddaw, Mr. Noel on Crusader, Mr. Ruegg on Orlando, Mr. Reynell on' Gringalet, and Mr. Walker on Charlie. From the conditions of the race it will be seen that it was catch weight over List. lbs. The riders weighed out as a matter of form, and the majority of them rode just the required weight, whereas some of them, notably Mr. Noel and Mr, Macdonald, were much over. Skiddaw led off and took the water jump first, with Gringalet second, Crusader thin, Baby fourth, and the others in quick succession. they all took it in good style. Shiddaw refused at the hurdles and attempted to swerve to the right, but in doing so knocked down one of them and fell with his rider, who, however, was soon up and re-mounted. Gringalet knocked down another of the hurdles, and the rest of the ponies passed through the gaps, White Veleet taking the second place, with Baby third, and Skiddaw fourth, At' the water jump on the far side of the course, White Velvet took the lead, pressed by Gringalet. Most of the others came to grief, and with the exception of Baby, they were practically out of the race, the honours resting between the two leaders, White Velvet having the preference. At the jump known as "The Natural" Gringalet forged ahead of White Velvet, and nearing the Stand was leading by four or five lengths. Both of them took the jump opposite the Stand in capital style, and when they had cleared the hurdles Baby came up also and took it equally well. Contrary to general expectation, Gringalet maintained his forward position, taking each jump easily and cleanly, as also did While Velvet, who was unable to lessen the distance between him and his opponent until after passing "The Natural" again, where Griugalet seemed to be only three lengths in advance. Both ponies were ridden out to the utmost, and Gringalet taking the last jump success. fully, with White Velvet pressing him hard, galloped in a winner. by a length.
Thus the Paper Hunt Season was brought to a close by one of the best day's sports that has ever been had over the Steeplechase Course, and the Stewards of the Club are certainly entitled to the warmest thanks of its members as well as of the public at large for their efficient management, the energy they have displayed in availing of every opportunity to provide them with sport and amusement, and the desire they have evinced at the various Hunts during the season to please all and favour none.
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