An eleven furlong handicap for griffins is the first race on the afternoon's card, which has a small entry, but includes White Birthday 159 1b. and Port Bradda 159 lb. they being the top weights, with Sumatra next with 157 Ib. This may be the order in which the race will finish up, though Of Chance at 140 Ib. may place.
The next race is at 9 furlongs for non-winning 2nd class ponies, and out of the entry of eight I.am inclined to fancy Sammy as the most likely one to win, with Duke of Cornwall the danger.
The mile for 3rd class ponies, being non-winners this season, secured an' entry of 13, and as it is confined to novice riders only, a fair sized field may be seen competing, with possibly a close and interesting finish between Claverton, Gilt Edge, and Houdini, which is the order in which they may finish up.
The following race is also for 3rd class ponies but confined to winners.
The distance is 9 furlongs. Though the field is likely to be small the result appeals as most open, so that g Port St. Mary to win I do too confidently, as I think Mercury, Duke of York, and Fairy Starling, are all equal to running him close.
The Sth race at 9 furlongs may be a really good race; still, I am going to stand by Roehampton to win, with The Swan and Mefistofele to place.
The "A" and "B" class handicaps both get good entries, and here may
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