The Archive · 1938

Near Sensation

The second division almost resulted in a sensational win which might have resulted if Kanoungtoe, wh was sec-and, had beaten Merry Memories, "who was the eventual winner. Kanoungtoe would have rewarded his backers over $200 for a win ticket. Third place was also filled by an outsider, Duke of York.

Cherrylight, a favourite in the sixth. race could do no better than ron third in the open race over seven furlongs. Bober who has been knocking at the door for a long time finally obliged his backers by winning he race and proving once again that "patience is a virtue." Woodbridge, with six pounds extra, beat Cherry-light by a neck to take third place.

'The eighth race, which was the <A? class of the griffins' handicap, re sulted in an easy win for Flyinglight, who, after being kept behind until the last quarter, came with a wonderful burst. of speed to win comfort-Slenchman's two ponies Bagshot and ably by three lengths from Mr. Rye.

The "B" class of the griffins handicap was also annexed by the Cire stable when their pony Crispy-Tight beat Raibais by a length to win Brave Raider was third, a neck away.

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