Crnickshavk) 10 9...0
There was considerable excitement amongst the spectators prior to the commencement of this race, the most important event vf the day's meeting, and the speculation was very keen. A' good start was obtained and Speedwell was the first away, being closely followed by Times, who succeeded in getting a very strong lead on going up the hill, Paradox having now come up second. Times continued to make the running, and passing the Gland Stand for the first time he and Parador were long way head of thw others, of whom Bellringer and Speedwell were the most prominent, being closely followed by Standard and Vagabond. At the plantation Standard came well up and he and Bell-ringer were now making the running, In the strai clit Standard shot 'o the front, Times having fallen back to third position. increased the substantial lead he had already gained, and won by eight lengths, Scundal, who had overtaken the others the straight, being second, with Surprise running a neck and neck race for second honours, Bellman was fourth and Vugabond fifth. Time, mins. 22sec The winning jockey was loudly cheered on returning 1o the weighing room, and he was buisted shoulder high.
Tue Lustraxo Cour; presented by the members of the Club Lusitano; second pony to receive half the entrance fees 5 four China ponies; weight for inches per nevle; previous w meeting Tibs, extra, subscrip fine of thie nelson, 1895-96, Tibs: entrance $10. One mile and a quarter.
Boyd's Dunblane (Mr. Burkill) 11 1... 1 John Peel's Tocsin (Mr. Master).11 4 2 Dryasdust's Kindar(Mr. Taylor)10_ 9... 3
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