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Mr. Toeg's Tigris, 11st. 1lb. (Mr. Jones). Mr. Ring's The Rattler, 11st. 1lb. Mr. Tin Wo's Diablotin, 10st. 12lbs.
(Mr. Meyerink) 1 (Mr. F Dallas) 2 Mr. Hugh Owen's Freedom, 10st. 1216s...... Mr. Fourman's Primrose, 11st. llb.
(Mr. Machado). 2 (Mr. Reynell) 3 Mr. Rose's Hoheit, 11st. 1lb. (Mr. F. Dallas) 3 Sik started. This was an excellent race.
There were seven starters in this race, and at Diablotin managed to get away first when the the start Prince Charlie got away first, Rocket flag fell, Primrose being second and Tigris third. second, and Rattler third, this order being kept and passing the Grand Stand the order was to the back straight, and at the three-quarter Diablotin first, Primrose second and Arbitrator mile post Rocket got ahead, Prince Charlie being third, and at the mile post this order was not second, and Rattler third. Passing Probst's changed. Past three quarter mile post Diablotin Corner Hoheit and Freedom came up, and pass- and Primrose ran neck to neck, and Primrose ing the Monument Freedom led, Prince Charlie shortly after began to fall back, Tigris going being second and the field in a cluster. Enter up. At Probst's Corner Tigris led by about a ing the home straight Hoheit led, Rattler second length-and-a-half, Diablotin being second, and Diamant third. Passing the Bushes Rat- Primrose third, and Silver Star going up. At tler came up and took the lead, Hoheit being the Monument Tigris still led, and at the second, but Freedom overtook Hoheit just at entrance to the home straight Tigris was two the finish, coming in half a length behind Rattler lengths ahead of Diablotin and began to increase and half a length ahead of Hoheit Time, 2 min. the distance as the Stand was neared. Diablotin | 41 secs. spurted well and came in at the finish about two lengths and a half behind Tigris, Primrose a good third Time, 3 min. 164-secs.
The YANGTSŻE STAKES; value, Tls. 150; second pony Tls. 50; for China ponies that have ran at this meeting; weight for inches as per scale; non-winners all owed 101bs. ; entrance, Tls. 5. Two miles,
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Mr. Ring's Titus, 10st. 12lbs...(Mr. Master) 1 Mr. Uto's Sans Regret, 10st. 8lbs.
(Mr. Midwood) Mr. Pelham's 'Enery 'Awkins, 11st. llb....
(Mr. F. Dallas) 3 Six starters. This was a fast race in compari- son with the other times made during the day. 'Enery 'Awkins, the favourite, get away with the lead, Blue Peter second. Sans Regret third, and this order was maintained past. Probst's Corner to the Monument, when Blue Peter came up and took third place. At the quarter-mile post 'Enery 'Awkins still led, Blue Beard occupying third place. Passing the Grand Stand 'Enery 'Awkins led slightly, Blue Peter second and Blue Beard third, about two lengths behind. At the mile post the same positions were held. Sans Regret, however, going up, and down the back straight to the three-quarter mile post. 'Enery 'Awkins, Blue Beard and Sans Regret ran neck to. neck, Phoebus being me distance to the rear, When the half-mile post was reached Titus put a little energy into it and caine up and took first place, 'Enory 'Awkins being second and Sans Regret third. Titus still led at the Monument, Sans Regret being second, and Titus led at the Bushiós, Sans Regret second and 'Enery 'Awkins third. Down the home straight Titus led inside the rails and it was a hard race between this pouy and Sans Regret but at the finish Titus came in first, a length. and a half ahead of Saus Regret. 'Enery 'Awkins being third. Time, 4 min 24 secs
The CHAMPION SWEEPSTAKES; value, Tis. 500; a forced entry for and open only to winners at this meeting; optional for the winners of the Consolation Cup and subscription griffin races, winner of the Roadsters' Plate, excluded; weight for inches as per scale; each pony en- tered to pay five per cent, of the value of the stakes and prizes won. One mile and a quarter. Blackberry, 11st. 4lbs..(Mr. R. C. Burkill) 1 Mississippi, 10st. 12lbs. ...(Mr. Read) 2 (Mr Midwood) 3 Sans Donte, list. 4lbs.
Eleven started. A very good start was made, the with Ravelston slightly in the lead to Loongfei, where he gave way to Orion, with
close behind.
back Up the Blackberry straight Ravelston again took the lead for a short time. At the Corner Ravelston still led, close pressed by Blackberry and Orion. Past the Widow's Monument the same order was maintained, bat entering the straight, Mississippi and Sans Doute made a rush. the Bushes it looked as though Mississippi would take premier honours, but Blackberry kept his load, winning by a length, with Sans Doute, who made a gallant effort at the finish, a good third, Time 2m. 38 secs,
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The NIL DESPERANDUM CUP; value, Tls. 100; for subscription griffius of this meeting that have run and not won a race; second pony, Tls. 25; weight for inches as per scale; en- trance, Tls 5. Three-quarters of a mil Mr. Sylva's Red Knight, 10st. 12lbs. Mr. Crowd's Prodession, 10st. 9lbs.
Mr. Sylva's Red Star, 10st. 9lbs
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(Mr. F. Dallas)
(Mr. Crawford)
(Mr. Machado) 3 A fair start was here made, with a field of twelve horses, with Le Chasseur, Red Knight THE MANCHU STAKES; value. Tls. 150; for and Procession forging to the front.
China ponies, bona fide griffins at date of order was maintained well around, but coming entry, that have run and not won a race; past the Bushes the struggle was between Pro- second pony Tls, 50; weight for inches as percession, who had gained the lead by the Monu- scale; entrance, Tls. 5. One mile and ament, and Red Knight, who ultimately won by quarter.
a short neck, with Red Star, who came out of the field near the Belle Vue, a good third. Time, 1 min. 33 secs.
Mr. Kanuck's Komatsu, 11st. llb.
(Mr. C. R. Burkill) Mr. Tung Chia's Pierrot, 10st. *12lbs.
(Ma. F. Dallas) 2
Mr. Ring's Æolus, 11st. 5lbs.
The GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE; value, Tls. 150; for China ponies; second pony, Tls. 50; weight for inches as per sodle; non- winners of a steeplechase allowed 5lbs.; en. trance, Tls. 5; twice round à course selected by the Stewards,
(Mr. Meyerink) 2 Fourteen started. Komatsu got away first at the signal for the start, having inside place, Piper being second, and Komatsu maintained the lead to Loongfei Gate when he gave place | Mr. Charley's Auctioneer, 10st. 10lbs. to Meneji, Busy Bee going up second. Down the
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back straight Komatsu again came up, getting Mr. Sturgiss' President, 10st. 10lbs... second place and Busy Bee dropped to third. At the Monument Komatsu held the lead, Busy Mr. Middy's Kingcraft, 11st. 4lbs... Bee second, and before the quarter mile-post was reached Busy Bee got first, but on entering the home straight Komatsu made an effort and took the lead, Busy Bee being second and Meneji third. There was an exciting race for the finish between Pierrot, Komatsu and Molus, but Komatsu got in first by a length and a half ahead of the other two, who were a dead heat. Time, 2 min. 41 secs.
THE CONSOLATION CUP; value, Tls. 150; second pony Tls. 50; for ponies that have run at this meeting and not won a race, and have been entered otherwise than in the Shanghai Stakes or in races confined to subscription griffins; weight for inches as per scale; en- trance, Tls. 5. Once round.
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(Mr. M. Jones) 3. Five started. Auctioneer lead at the start. Kingeraft second, President third, and the rest close behind. At the second jump Frolic, who had been restive fell and threw his rider, who lost hold of the horse and was ont of the race, Auctioneer, Kingcraft, President, and Old Fashion was the order to near the Grand Stand, where Kingcraft fell. His rider again quickly mounted and by the time the Corner was reached again had gained third place, Old Fashion being pumped. At the next to the last jump, President, who was making & rush for first place, fell, but his rider saved by great skill. The rest of the run was in the same order, Auc- tioneer winning easily.
[May 9, 1895.
The following is the return of the winning owners, riders, and ponies in the twenty-nine flat races of the meeting :-
Owners.
Mr. Ring
Mr. Henry Morrisa
First. Second. Third.
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Mr. Toeg
3
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Mr. Kanuck.
2
3
Messrs. Toeg & Barley...
Mr. Oswald ...
2
2
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Mr. Pluck...... Mr. Sylva............ Mr. Uto Mr. Sturgis.. Mr. Tin Wo Mr. Ambrose Mr. Pelham. Mr. Hampton Mr. Common Mr. Middy Mr. Jimdick Mr. Tung Chia Mr. Crowd Mr. Glendaye. Mr. Donnis Mr. McInnes Mr. Hugh Owen.. Mr. Fourman Mr. Chapead Mr. Rose Mr. J. Jow Mr. Dryasdust Mr. Robson, Mr. Mercutio
Mr. Read
* One dead heat.
Riders.
Mr. C. R. Barkill
Mr. Dallas
Mr. Meyerink.. Mr. Jones... Mr. Crawford Mr. Master... Mr. Midwood
Mr. A. W. Burkill. Mr. Pell
Mr. Machado Mr. H. Sampson Mr. Wuilleamier Mr. Pike. Mr. Reynell Mr. W. W. Cox. Mr. Pirie
* One dead heat.
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First. Second. Third.
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OFF-DAY, SATURDAY, 4th May.
The following are the results of the off-day's races run on Saturday.—
The SURPLUS CUP- ? mile.
Red Star
Procession
Cockernony
Eight starters. Time, 1 min. 24 sacs. RIVER Cup-14 mile.
Pierrot
Busy bee Clermiston
Seven rap. Time, 3 min. 17 secs. BLACKBLERY CUP.-11 mile.
Primrose Sans Regret Hoheit
CON
Three starters. Time, min. 424 secs. Sans
was afterwards ran off and won by Primrose. Regret and Primrose made a dead heat, which MAFOO'S RACE, Ouce round.
Phoebus Redcross..
Trumps
Five starters. Time, 2 min. 37 seos. CONTINGENCY CUP-2 miles.
The Piper
Meneji...
Potomac
Thirteen ran. Time, 2 mins. 72 seos.
SWEEP CUP-11⁄2 mile.
BIG
'Enery 'Awkins................
Blue Peter.......... Freedom
Seven starters. Time, 3 mins. 14+ seos. CELESTIAL STEEPLECHASE—Once round.
Melbourne
Red Cross Rocket
Ten starters. No time taken. "OFF DAY" CUP.-One mile.
Meneji Procession Le Chasseur
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Nine starters. Time, 2 mins. 7 seos.
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