MIN, Drummond) vse 161. 3 Mr. Aglen's brown Ad Valorem (Vit. A. McDonnell) 163..0) Sebrof's black Matchbox (Owner)..15 Chamot's chestnut Bellicoro (Mr. G. Frantzmann) 158...0 Tomes's bay—Doonside (Dr.
Robertson).. 138 0 Verdant Green's grey Last Toast (Mr. W. H. Hunt). " 16L..0 Hansler's bay Pentargan (dir.
J. Watts) 166.0
The big field got away to a fine start, when Pentargan took a determined lead of five lengths; thie he maintained till the half (Lmin, 7jseos.) when the crowd came up and a fine pow en bloc took place, Matchbox alone being a strong rear guard. The mile (min. 1500s.).eaw 2 brave show,
On entering the straight ko had daylight but after. this Mufti came gradually away. intervening. Stray Shot leading a close field looked dangerous, but was soon displaced by Petherton who came gamely out. Thovgh unable to overhaul the leader he made him "burn coal," and took second. place by a length from Stray Shot. Time, mins. 23secs, Totalisator gave $8.80 to the $1.
Pari-mutuel $3.81 to the $1.
The owner received a hearty ovation on a Jong postponed first victory. This race was as decidedly "grey" as the previous was dun.
5.—Pst-no Sraxes-—Value, Tis.—. For China Ponies. Weight for inches as per scale, Winners at this Meeting to carry sibs. extra. Entrance, Tls. 5. Three-quarters of a mile.
Ibs, Mr, Andrews' iron grey Advance (Mr.
J. W, Fenton) sees see 58.oc]
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