The second race fell to that famous mvdlarker Going Slow, who was well remembered by the public and made a favourite. White Wine had a good stert and took the lead. At the half mile mark, Gram took everything out 91 the pony to increase his lead and was leading by four lengths when entering the straight. Many thought he. would not be beaten. but Going Slow, reversed his name and went fast to flash past him and win comfortably by many lengths. Fairy Stalling and Mimulus came up together and \passed White Wine fifty yards from home, to take second and third places respective!
Huntley Optical, a little-fancied pony, won the third race to award his backers handsomely with a $134.60 dividend for $5. There were twenty starters and with all the mud, it reminded one of a "pot pourri" mor than a. race and out of the hash, Huntley Optical drew away From the "field, at the top of the straight to gallop on and win easily by. three lengths from Port St. Mary and Morning Spin.
The second sprint race was annexed by Merry Hero who came tearing down the straight to beat The Frigate and Scramble Morn and win by a short head. The field entered the straight as one and bunched together till the post.
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