Papyrus (Donoghue). 2 Teresina (Hulme). 3. Also ran: Done (Childs), Eastern Monarch (C. Elliott), Ellangowan (Victor Smyth), Barth (O'Neill), Soldumeno—(Wing), Twelve-pointed (Carslake), Way-good (Jelliss), Scapino (Frank Bullock), Old Nic (Lane), Colossus (McLachlan).
Tranquil won by two lengths, and one-and-a-half. lengths separated second and third. Time, 3 min. 5 see.
The weather was glorious after a slight rain in the morning. There was a crowd, including Princess Mary and_ Viscount Lascelles, who received an ovation. 3 The start was good. Tranquil showed the way to Ellangowan, Eastern Monarch, Soldumend, Old Nic and Twelve-pointer, with Barth last, for three furlongs. Half way, Ellangowan forced the pace, pursued by Tranquil, Twelve-pointer, Teresina' and Papyrus. Entering the straight, Ellangowan led from Barth, Tranquil, Teresina and! Papyrus, but three furlongs from home Ellangowan was beaten, and Tranquil, outstaying Papyrus, won easily. Barth was fourth and Done last.—Reuter.
Sept. 13, announced that Papyrus cut his hind legs in some crowding during yesterday's race and came from the race bleeding freely from two wounds. His trainer does not think that the tendon is cut.—Reuter.
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