C.J.G. CUP MEETING.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1588, 4 November 1912, Page 6

C.J.G. CUP MEETING.

OPENING DAY. CUP WON BY MIDNIQHf SUN- ' SPLENDID FINISHES.' DEAI) HEAT IN THE STEWARDS' HANDICAP. THE RESULTS & NOTES. ■:■■■ Christchurch, November 3. . The weathor was beautifully fine for the opening-day of 'the. Canterbury '. Jockey Club's spring meeting. at Kiccarton. The course was in capital: order, and there was • a.;largeattendance of.visitors from" all ■ " parts of the /I'lio racing was ofsintorest, the finishes in.the principal events of the day—tho New Zealand Cup ;an<l Stewards' Handicap—being very ■ : exciting.. The totalisator investments were £42,634, .as compared /frith ~£39,851 last year.- Results:— V , SPRINGHURDLE HANDICAP, of 300 ; 60vs.; second :40 eove., -nnd third '-20 i: - sovs.'from stake.' Two miles. 1 Mr. J. D'MeariC's b. m. Fashion Plate, bv Handsomo Jack—ltongoten, syrs., ■■" lost. Gib. .■.....'.....(VV. D. Young) : 1 : i Mr. A. F. Douglas's ch. g. Golden ■ Loop, Gyrs., 10st. 21b. ...(H. ~2 2 Hon. J. -D. Ormond's b. g. liolhn, agedj list..3lb. (A. Julian/ 3 8 'Mr. G. G'udby's br. :g. Gold' Bird, \agcd, list. 21b. (P. Flynn) 0 , 8 Mr. J. Westcrinan's ' br. g. 'White .' Cockade, aged,' lOst. 91b. . ' (L. Hegarty) 0 5 .'Mr;"E. li. El worthy's b. g. Merccdo, Gyrs., lOst. 31b. .. .(G.A.Pine) 0 . 8 Mv. GV W. Hammond's ch. g. Gold - Pin," aged, 95t.,131b; .:.(F. Dotfglas) -0 . . G Mr.. J. Corry's b. g. Bracken, aged, Jot. 91b (L. Traill; : 0 7 Mr.. W. C. Vincent's. br. g: Don Car- ' los/'aged, 9st. (L. Coleman) 0 10 .Mr. 11. -. Whitney's br. in. Aema, 1 • Gyrs.. 9st. ......(F. Cress) 0 !! 'Brackdn':was first to break the.line and over'the first fence, w-hiph he ran down, j . : was showing the,way, to.Merccdo : and Gold l-in.< Broken repeated his perforiu- , ; ande'at the fence in .the straight.by.ruri--1 Jiirig : xlown i the hurdle in very ,marked fashion, mid as they went out of the . , straight'.Mercedo 'took"charge .while., at ' , Cutts's Bracken lost ihis place. Running '• along..the'back and towards the six furJongs' *post,'3tercedo was followed by Fast ion Plate,.Bollin, and Gold Pin, and this was the or<ler as\t.hey rounded the' top , turn;. ; .Coming. ; intdNthe.;strai.?hr,'Fashion j■. '■ Plate' toot,command,.aiid 'taking the last fence well'cleaf of : the others, '.(&w away . m the run home and, won easily, by six lengtliscfrom Golden Loop, who wasibalf '■: a'length."in.front of Bollin, ; with Mercedo, Don Carlos, and White . Cockade, next. . Time, 3min'. 45] sec! ;1 , ' . SPRING -ELATE, of"100 sovs.;' second • '.-.SO.sovs.,..and third-30'sovs. from the ~. ; \ . stake. Specialweights. ';Ono : mile. 1 Sir Goo. c. Quarantine,. < 1 ■: by Treadmill—Fairhaven,'3jTS.,'7st. ■ 1 : 71b. ........ ,(C. Emerson) 1 8 Mr.-W: C. -Bingta b. c; Potoa, 3yrs., - ; 7st.-7lb. (J.'O'fahea). 2 3 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. g. Peary,' 1 s\r-,, 7st 131b (W 3 . 5 Mr. P.-. E.- Baldwin's b. g. Ladrone, > ,-svrs.. 7st. 13lb. .......(A. Oliver) 0 . 2-Mr; G. F,' Moore's br. m. Phroso, ' -Gyrs.,- 7st. 111b. (C. Jenkins) 0 4-Mr.'-6. D. Greenwood's br. c. Canute, I 3yrs,7st 71b ' (B Dcele\) fl :9\Mr., H.. Friedlander's 'b. c. Carolhs, ' • . 'i .Jlyrs., -7st. ■ 71b. (J. O'Brien). 0. 10 Mr. D. Rutherford's br. g. Andraea,. i 3yrs., 7st. 41b. (G. Clarke) 0 6 Mri'. W.l'i: Bulwill's b. f. Imagina- - • '. tion, 3vrs., 7st. 21b. • (Tricklebank) . 0 Mr. J.'Gngg's b. f. Lady Marcia, i; • 3yrs., 7at. 21b. ......... (D. Anderson) 0 Quarantuie and Carolus bogan quickly, Vith'-'Lady MaTcia 1 , and' Ladrone "at the head'of . the others. Before they had gone a couple of, furlongs Lady Marcia ran to the front, and she had Carolus' as her nearest attendant,: this paiT being two ■ : lengths dear of Quarantine and Ladrone ■ as they rounded the turn. A little further V .on; Quarantine lost-his place,, and at the ; r distance :Potoa " and-.Peary ran to the :. front. . .Quarantine,y .however,' finished strongly', .and overhauling the leaders in the last, fifty, yards, won by a good head ' from Potoa.: Peary was a neck away I third," with Canute a length further back, ■followed by Carolus and Ladrone. Time, lmin. 421-ssec. EICCARTON "WELTER HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. j seoond 50 sovs.', and third •20 sovs. from stake. One mile.

; ■ 1 Messrs. JV. G. and G. 1. Stead's b. c. Bon Ton, by Boniform—Class, 3yrs., 9st. 71b. (W.: Young) 1 . 11 Mr. L; M'Kenzie'a b.: g. Sandstream, aged, 9st. 41b.:......... ; (H. Griffiths) 2 : 5 Mr. H. Whitney's ch. f. Ceylon, 1 ... 4yrs., Bst. 31b. (L, Wilson) 3 . 9, Mr. A. Hall's ch. /g. North East, . , aged; 9st. 9lb. (l-\ Cress) 0 2 Mr. F. Hall's gr. f. Mira; syrs., 9st.> . Gib. ■: (W. Ryan) 0 6 Mr: W. Smart's br. g. Merry Frank, Gyrs., 9st. 21b. .. (R. Hatch) 0 ' 4 Sir Geo. Clifford's br. m. Countermine, ayrs., Bst. 131b. (F. E. Jones) 0 12 Mr. L. G. D. Aeland's ch. g. Gnome, 3yrs., Bst. ; 101b: ............ (K. King) 0 11 Mr. C. llenaiilt's b, g. Ngatimaru, aged,'Bst. lOlbl (J. O'Shea) 0 6 Mr. A. Bora's b. g. Beacon, aged, Bst. 101b/(inc. 101b. pen.) ... (L. Traill) 0 •33 Mr.'W. R. Furze's , ch. g. Kilts, Gyrs.,, Bst/ 91b. ..' ! '(A.\oliver) 0 : 7 Mr. J. M. Cameron's b. h. Seatondale, •; aged, Bst. 91b. ...... (H. Tricklebank) 0 ' . 3 Mr. D. Il.'ltoberts's b. g. Kilmeny, . ! • syrs., Bst. 31b. (F. D. : Jones) - 0 • .10 Miy H. A. Knighfs br. m. Troon, syrs., Bst. (P. Gibbons) 0 , ■ ■ Kilts,, Merry Frank,. Beacon, and Ceylon formed the leading division when the , field settled down, tind they were followed

at. close intervals by North East and Bon. ■ Ton, wliile'Troon, who was slow to get 1 going, .was several lengths in the rear of the field.'. Going round J tho top bend Kilts -and Merry Frlvnk still led, with'Bon Ton ' ■ ' and Ceylon next, and North '. East and iCounterraine in good jiositions. 1 Once into the straight.Bon Ton improved his position, and at the distance, post had .ranged ■alongside the Idlers. From this out the Boniform colt, fairly held his own, and -.. eventually won by' a bare length. Sandstream, who'cam'c with a very fast run from the distance post, was secon'd, half a , length ahead of Ceylon. Kilts was a length away fourth, Kilmeny fifth, and Troon, who came \fcry .fast .. at the finish, next. . Time.'jmiii. .12-i-Sseo. • >£W 55I\L\\D CUP of 2000 sovs,; seci . ond^3oo soVs., and.third 200 sovs. from the'stake. Two miles. € Mr. E. J. Watts br.; h._ % M"3night . i -Sun; by Multiform—La Notte,4yrs., ■ tel. ... (L. Wilson) 1 1 M,Sir Geo. Clifford's b. c. Masterpiece, • . 4yrs;, 7st. l3lb. (P. E. Jones) 2| /J1 Mr. A. R.' Durante b. f. Sinapis," 4yrs.'; '6st/ 131b.'..., (H. Tricklebank) 3 2 Mr. 6. I). Greenwood's b. h.'ViceAdmiral; syrs., "9st.' lib. ' (F. ,D. ..Jones) 0 i 5 Mr.- Highden's" b. f. Bronze, 4yrs., Bst: '81b. ..............I (A. Oliver) 0 : 8 Mr. VV. Smart's b. g." Undecided, Gyr3„- Bst; 4lb; ...... (W. Young) 0 10 Mi - . A, J. Toxwardfs b. m. Lady, i •. Lucy, aged, 85t..71b. ...... (W. Price) 0 8 Mr. :\V.i C. Eing'i b. h. Domino, svrs..' Bst. (J. O'Shea) 0 •• 7 31r."1V. 'S. Davidson's br. h. Gold- , ■ finder, syrs.,' 7st. 91b. ;.. (Griffiths) 0 4 Mr. J. Hyiiier's b. h. . Soldiers' ; Chorus, oyrs., 75t... 51b.. ~ ■ . - (A. H. Wilson) 0 v 1 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b. g. 'Allegory," 4vi's.,'7st. (B, Doeley) 0 ; 83 Mr. H." Whitijey's br. h. Odessa, .; ovrs.,fist. 9lb. (car. Gst. 121b.) ■ ■ (C.-Emerson) 0 ■ 5 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. g. Has(cayne, ■ ' " 3yrs;, Gst. 81b.".....,; (W.'.Bell) 0 « i 112 Mr.iF. Hall's b. c. Obligant, 3yr«., ' MM (R. Berry). 0 . ■'Without little delay ' -the ■ ■starteh- were sent away, and Haskayne at once went to the front, and' as they came into the course proper . was show- ■ iw the'wav to Odessa, Soldiers' Chorus, : O&igant, and Midnight Sun. As they I"- pas c ed the stand there was littlei change ' in the order, except that Soldiers' Chorus had taken second place from Odessa, while Allegory was running at the head of the others. Passing Cutts's, the order ■ of the leading division was unchanged, I- and so they ran to the milo post; und ' ■ along the baok, where Haskayne was fol- ' lowed) by Obligant, Odessa, and Soldiers' Chonw, with undecided n.t the head of I the (Vthcrs. A furlong • further on HasI b>yne was still in charge, bnt nearing the j,

been running alongside Allegory, improved'his position ana took place asi the top tuTii was reached. At thjs stage Haskayne was still in front, wiiJi Undecided anil Soldiere' Chorus at the 'head of the others. As they .rounded the turn into the straight, Masterpiece put in his run on the outside, and half-way down had taken' cliargc. Midnight Sun put in his claim, and, rfinishing well, got up .in time to beat: Masterpiece by naif a head. Sinapis, who came froui a lon» way back, was a length and a half away third, with. Soldiors' Chorus a length lurther back fourth. Then came Hoskojaie,, Odessa, Goldfinder, and Vice-Admiral, with Bronze last. Time, 3min. 27 l-ssec. Winners of'the raoe are:— Tr.' Horse. Age. Weight. Riders. Time. si. s. IM3 Tasman ...• 6 ' 8 9 '■'Derretfc ... 3 3<J 1885 Fusillade r _ . 3 6 9 1884 Vanguardl 5,8/7 Dodd ,3 18116 4 610 . - Huxtable.. 3,32 1887 Lochiel 6 712 'guitable... 3Mi . 1868 Mail ton .... 3 . 610 . Hotaea .... 3 31i 1889 Tirailleur 3 6'5 Oollelo 3Kb 1890 Wolverine. 6 611 Thomas ... 338 2-5 *1891 British , , ■ "• Lion , ■a-6 11 -liMrton- .... 3TO 1892 St. Hippo. 3 7 1 Gallagher . 3 30} 1893 Roseleldt 5 7. 7 Lindsay^... 329 . m Impulse'... a' 7 9 G. Smith',.... J 305 ■ 1,195 Euroclydoa 5 7 0 F. Kmgan 3 31J a 5 9 P. TOte- -»'»M 1897 Waiuku... a 8 6 P. White... 330 1898 Titfant. , . . .:, .. d'Eau ... < 7 7 Lindsay ... ,3 29 ii.93 Seahorse .. 3 7 8 Lindsay .... 334 IEIWPuImen '6 " 713 Den-ett .... 329 4-5 ' ljcg'ldeal 5-7 5 Wilson .... •3 »« I'M Tortulla ... a 8 1 Jenkins.,... 3 352-5 1'502 Halberdier 6 8 0 ,F. Davis... 333 4-5 1903, Canteen ... ,5 .712 M'Oombc _... 327 ISO 4 G'dßapids 5 8 6 L.H.Hewitt 3 311-5 .1505 Noctuiform 3 7 7 L. H.Howitt 3 291-5 1906 Btar Rose / 6 6 7 H. Price ... 329 1907 Frisco 4 7 8 L. G. King 328 4-5 1908 Downfall '4 7 8 L. Wilson.. 3 282-5 1909 Lady Lucy 4 M R.Young... 3 283-5 1910 Bridge ... 4 710 H. Gray ... -3 25 1911 Vice-.' ' ' Itoiral ... 1 ? 78 B. Deeley... 3 283-5 .1912 llidn't Sun 4 8 0 'L. Wilson.. 3 271-5 , *Bead lieat. . THE WELCOME STAKES, of 1000 sovs.; . second '200 sovs., and third 100 6cvs. from stake. For two-year-olds. Colts. Bst'. 51b., 'fillies, Bst. Four furlongs. 9 Mr. W. Nidd's br. f. Peronilla, by \ Achillesr-Prelude, Bst. (C. Emerson) 1 2 Mr. E. J. Waitfs' b. g. Tatterley, by Birkenihead—Tatters, Bst. 'slb. : ' (L. Wilson) 2 10 Mr. T. 11. LowTy'S:br. f. The Hague', by Stepniak—2'edce, Bst.' ■; ' " ' - .." (Tricklebank) 3 8 Mr." J,. B. ReicPs b. c. Mowbray, by Menschikoff—Lady Merton, 9st. lib. (inc. 10lb. pen.) (R. Hatch) 0 3 Mr. J. B. Reid's b. c. Salzburg, by Charlemagne ll—Armigeraj Bst. slb. . , . , • (F. D; Jones) 0 2 Mr. E. J. Watt's ch. c.' Jasou, by Achilles—Stepina,' Bst. slb. (J. O'Shea) 0 12 Mr- C. Wadleiy's b. c. Prince Laddo, by Sir Laddo—Rumour, Bst. slb. : ■' ■. , ;. ';. (R. Berry)' 0 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's br'., c. Nightwatch, bv ■ Treadmill—Glenowlet,'. Bst. 51b. ' ... ." ' . (F. E. Jones);, 0 7 Mr-' G. D. Greenwood's,."cK. f. His- : • toriette, by.' AcJiilles—Chinwag, 18st.. : 'j (Deeley) 0 11 Ur-' J- Grigg's l. c. '.Whiz, by Calibre"/ Tdpuwai, Bst. (Griilen). 0 6 Mr-' Highden's b'.' f. by,; Charleiuagne ll—Angele, Bst. ' ■' , ' (A. Oliver) 0 1 8 Messrs. \V.. G:. and 'G. L. Stead's ch. f. .Culture, by Boniform-Cul- ' roy, Bst; (W. Young) 0 5 Jit- A. ATexa'ader's ch'.- f. Bonny Helen: by Boniform—Helen Portland, Bst.; ..i..... (W Price) 0 4 Jlh C. G. Dalgety's: b. f. Warstep, . by Martian-Stepdancer, Bst. >-.• v '• (R. W. King) 0 18 Mr: H. Friedlander's ch. f. Flora, ; : Al'Donald; by: Boniform— Lady L 0..: ..: cliiei; 'Bst; . ............... (J. O'Brien) 0 Night«atch ! .Vas left at 'the start, and took no part in the race. Peronilla shot out with a clear passage as the rest pi 'the field closed in, and showed the way into' the course proper, with Tatterley and Bonny Helen;at tfie liead of the ouiers. In the run home from the distance Peronilla held her advantage, and won easily by two lengths from was a length in front of The Hague. Historiette was lialf a' length further back fourth, with Salzburg and'Bomiy Helen close together. .Time, 48 2-ssec.:

UINWOOD HANDICAP, of ,130 sovs. i sec- , ond 25 sovs., and third 10 sots, from ~ . tho stake,... Seven furlongs. .., 3 Mr. T. Sheenan's ch'. m. Hesione, by Pallas— Antigone, ,Syrs„ Sst., 51b. (H. Donovan) 1 4 Mr J. Grieg's b. f. Foam Flake, i yrs.. 7st. IL (H. Tricklebank) 2 1 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's b. g. Teviotdale, 3vrs., Bst. 61b. (B. Deelev 5 Alca started: 2 Oxenhope, Bst. 81b. (TV. "Koung); 6 Editah, Bst. 41b. (J. O'Brien); 8 Pleasure Bent, Bst. (B. King); 5 Courtly, 7st. 91b.- (C. Emerson); 10 Susa, 7st. 91b. ,(P Gibbons); 7 Warligiit, 7st. Jib. (car. 7st. 101b). (E. Lowe); A, Gold Bing. 7st. 41K I ): 12 Owhetoro, 7st. (H. - Watson); 14 Stemboul, 7et. (F. Wormald); 9 Davlight Bill, 6st. 9lb. (slb. allowed), (G. Clarke); 11 Scotch Melody, 6st. 91b. (slb. , n llowfed), (D. Anderson); 3 Tj-mpan, 7st. (J. R. Koan). . AVarlight hopped out very smartly, and led the way to the six furlongs riost, closelv attended by Courtly and with "Teviotdale and Owhetoro following cYosely, and Foflffl Flftko flfc tn© lipnci of the others. Round the turn Hesioue miived up,' and coming into the straight Warlight dropped'back, while Oxenhopo anil Teviotdale closed on the leader. At the'' distance post Hesione assumed the lead, and stalling off a challenge from Foam Flake and Teviotdale, won by two lengths, with Teviotdale a head away third, followed by Oxenhope, Gold Ring, and. Owhetoro. Time, lmin. 28 2-ssec. , STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of. 1500 sovs.; second 250 sovs., and third 125 soys. ' from .stake. Six furlongs, 1 Messrs. W. G. and G. L,' Stead's b. g. , Boa Reve, by Boniform—Dreamer, : 3yrs., Sst .................(W. Young) ,f 12 Mr. C. G. Dalgety sb. g. Stardancer, ■ ' bv Martian—Stepdanper, 3yrs., 6st. : 7lb. (R- Berry) t 3 Sir George Clifford's Heatherbrae, 4ym., 7st. 101b. .(C. Emerson) 3 9~Mr. T. H. .Lo«rj's : bllc. g. Bobrikoff, aged, 9st. 81b ...,...(F. D. Jones) 0 10 Mr. J. Monk's b. m. Gipsy Bel e, aged, Bst. 13lb. (R. Hftch) 0 1 Messrs; W. G. and G. L. Stead's br. ■ m. Ciilprit,' 4yrs„ ■ Bst. 13lb. . .. (P. E. Jones) 0 8 Mr E. ,T. Watt's br. g.' Theodore, 6yrs., Sst. 111b. (L. Wilson) 0 fi Mr G. D. Greenwood's b. f. Peirene, 4yrs„ Bst. 10lb ...,.(B. Deeley) 0 2 Mr. J. George's b. g. Crown Pearl, • syrs., Sst. 71b W. King). 0 18 Jlr. J. Furze's b. g. Sea King, aged, Sst! 21b; (H. Donovan) 0 .13 Hon.*J. D. Ormond's 'b. i. Glade, 3vrs., 7st.: slb. ............(H. Griffiths) 0 4 Mt; Highden's br. f. ErmengaTde, 3yrs., Bst. 2lb (A. Oliver) 0 5 Mr E. Lonergan's br. f. Blue Lake, 4vrs., 7st. 121b (E. Lowe) 0 17 Mr. H. Bert raid's b. m. Piriwai, 6jto., 7st. 91b. ...............(W. Price) ;0 11 Mr. H. Cassidy's ch. h. Pilgrims Way, syrs., 7st. 61b. ...(J. O'Brien) 0 to Mr. P P. Neagle's' b. g. Diavolo, S 4yrs., 7st. 61b. (J. O Shea) 0 14 Mr. R. M'Donald's b. m. Hermia, 7st. 81b. (McDonald) 0 7 Mr. W. Nidd's b. f. Peroneal, 3yrs., 6st. 131b (W. Bell) 0 16 Mt. H. Whitney's b. g. Mount Vic- • toria, 4yrs., 6st. 101b. ...(H. Watson) 0 21 Mr. W. E. Bidwill's b. g. DistinoHon,- 4yrs.. Gst. ,71b. (car. "fit.) (H. Tricklebank) 0 20 Mr: R. J. Taylor's b. c. Glenowl, Zyis., Gst. 71b. (C.'Monk) 0 19 Mr. A. Jones's b. ra. Stepmaid, Gyrs., Gst. 71b (J. Compbell) 0 22 Mr R. ICerehoma's br. g. King's Favourite, 3yrs„ 6st. 71b. (W. Weller) 0 t Dead heat. , . _ From a start, Piriwai and Bon Reve were quickest to break the line, and with Pilgrini x 9 Way, on the outside, showed the way- for the first furlong, while Bobrikoff, who was slow to move, was run•ning in the rear of the field. As they reached the course Ban Reve was well clear of Pilgrim's Way, Blue Lake, and] Piriwai, while Stardar.cer, who was in the middle of the fields put ia a fast run. At the distance, Bon Reve was still in front, but SteMancer came with a very defer- j mined ''challenge, and, in a great finish, the pair flashed past the post together, the indge being-unable to separate thein. Heatherbrae was two lengths away third, followed by Blue Lake, Oalprit, Peirono. and King's Favourite.: Time, lmin. 13 2-8 sec.

Winners of the racc are:— Weight. Time. Year. Winner. et. lb. . m. s. 1890 w.Uussell'B Hcrt Cross 6 5 119} 1891 H. Lunn's Olanranald... 8 5 ■. I 17 1892 ' Geo. G. Stead's Stepniak 7 10 1 16 1895 Ti Butler's Au Eevoir..: 8 0 115 - 1691 G. H.: Clifford's Golden Jl«eco.'imtjiHiMujt' 1 i T. 164

1895 J. Curran'e Vanilla 6 9 1 141 1896 J. Curran's Vanilla • s 1 1897 F. Webb's Boreas 712 1161-5 1898 J. T. Moore's Chasseur 7 8 126 3-5 1899 M. Holibß's Benzoin 7 8 1181-5 1900 Hon. G. Jl'Lean's Pampero ' 4 1143-5 1901 -Geo. G. Stead's Royal Artillery 710 117 1902 Hon. G. M'Lean'a Viadimir'.. '..*7 83 114 3-5 1903 Geo. G. Stead's Machiuc Gun t 8 9- 1 152-5 1904 W. T. and L. 0. Hazlett's Vladimir 9 0 115 1905 R. W. Patcrson's Solution 7 9 1 141-5 1906' J. M'Laughlin's Captain . Shannon ...: 7 7 1 143-5 1907 J. R. Jlacdonald's Gold _, r Orest 8 3 114 3-5 1908 A. Barclay's Penates ... 810 1132-5 1909 F: Hall's Gold Lace 8 4 1151-5 1910 F. Preston's Eduitas ... 810 114 2-5 1911 -Mr. Highden's Nyland... 7.13 115 2-5 1912 fW. G. and G. L. Stead's ' 1 Bon Reve 8 0 113 2-5 191210. G.. Dalgety's Star- . < . dancer ® * 1 w •Inci"ljlb. .over. fDead-heat, THE APPRENTICES' PLATE, of 150 sovs. "Weight, 7st. 7lb. -One mile. 3 Mr. Middle. Park's ch. g. Armstrong, by Golden Knight or Calibre—Gist, sjts ! (D- Anderson) 1 2 C. Maclieli's br.' g.- Genius, 6yrs. : (J. Campbell) : 2 IJ. Furze's b. g. Medallist, aged - ~,(F. Holmes) 3 Medallist and Armstrong ran on terms well clear of Genius until the straight was reached.. There Genius-closed on Medallist; but was unable to reach Armstrong, who won by a length. Medallist was four . lengths- away. Time, lmin. 42 4-ssec.