The Archive · 1878

Skelton's Cockroach, 10st. Sib. (car

leat. 71b.) (Smith).

Six ponies came to the post for the Scurry, and gave some trouble to the startor before they were got away, llendale made a. very hot favourite, and it was evident before halt the distance was covered that there was nothing ole in it. Mr. Skeltou's Cockchafer, who was placed second, was also backed, but homnover hada look in, "Mr. Conner' tittle Black led all the way, and was pulled up on the post; bad third. Time, Imiu. 41sec.

2.—Tue Genaas Cur,—Value 100 fr China, Manila and Japan Ponies. Four resented by Members of the German Club,

Ponies from bond fide opposing stables to atart or no Race." Weight for inches. Entrance $10. Half the entrance money to go to the Second Pony. Two mil 10st. 121b, (car. 10st.

Henry',)2 Edward's Jambarvee, 10st. Oh. (ear.

101b,) (Nickels) a 's Cassecou, Unt. 4b. (Ds Murray's Marmalade, 10st, 121b, nan)

Paul's Bymont, Vist. 1b, (Lewis) 0 1 Kerfoot's Spurs, st. 1b, (Hutchings) 0 With trouble again at the post, the seven hoisted for the two miles were sent on their journey, Jambare and Seyi taking a strong lend, Tuning close together till passing the post the second time, and making the pace rather hot; wetting to the Bridge the second round, Mr. Hi 4 brown got his nose in front, but Janbaree soon got again on even terms. Ab the Rock Scylla made another spurt and soon put a length between himself and the cream. Suavita, who bad been running very strong hut taking it easy up to this time, now made an effort for the front rank, and at the Village Scylla having stolen another Jength from Mr. Edward's pony—Mir. Hei grey overhauled Jamburee, and got into Second place before reaching the bottom of the run in; but the brown held the race safe at this point and won easily. Bad third. Time, Amin. 46 45th seo.

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