The Silver Spur Handicap, the big race of the day, was a magnificent one to watch. Only four ponies were seriously supported in the betting, the favourite—Duke of Kent, Gold Vase, Night Express and Gold Vase, Night Express early got the lead and maintained it for a. very long way, going well within himself, John Sparke slowly moving up on Gold Vase. Half way down the straight John Sparke really sat down ana rode Gold Vase and the pony responded with a burst that suggests he may be coming back into the form of former years when he so electrified racegoers with his terrific rush in the last hundred yards. Night Express came again just before the post and the decision was awaited with great interest as the ponies appeared dead Jevel and none knew which had won until Gold Vase's number went up.
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