The nine who went to the post all were splendid animals, and could be argued confidently. that every one had a good chance, There were doubts as to the staying powers of Ataman and Rayfild—or at Yeast there was a lack of proof that they could go the dine tanco—and both were finished after 4 mile, but itis almost certain they could "have done. far better dry course. Shenkoland looked very dangerous with the addition of Hill's sail and judgment, but pony was new io him and" might have done better if they had known more of each other. Old Bill and Letchfield kept in the all the way, as such gallant always will $0 long ax the; can race, but Don "Alphonso wa rather a'disappointment and did not show up as had been expected, it was asking a great deal a griffin should. tackle such a field, but Zouave did it, carrying 2) Th. overweight, and New Zealand also. The perfor~ mance of these two must be counted as particularly good. The race was run with judgment all round and the "heartiest congratulations are due to the owners, trainer and jockey of Columbia for such a splendid success.
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