V.E.C. AUTUMN MEETING.
(per press association.) Melbourne, Match 5. For the third day's racing the weather was extremely warm, but there was only a moderate attendance. Both Hales and Huxley were the recipients of a hostile demonstration for their riding in the Junior Handicap. Second Hurdles, 2 miles. — Pingara, 10-10,1; Sam, 10-6, 2; Africanus, 9-10, 8. Time, 3-50$. Nursery Handicap, 7 furlongs." — Albina 8-8, 1 ; Bodki i, 7-2, 2 ; Ascot Vale, 8-2, 3. Twelve started. Time, 1-30. Autumn Handicap, of 400 soys ; 1 mile 5 furlongs. — Marvel, 8-10, 1 ; Wycombe, 7-9, 2; Enuc, 7-7, 3. Nine others ran.' Won in a canter in 2-49^-. Champion Stakes, of 2000 soys ; 3 miles. ■—Carbine, 9-5, 1 ; The Admiral, 7-12, 2 ; Whimbrel, 7-12, 3. Won in a canter by twelve lengths,' Whimbrel just escaping being distanced. Time, 6-32 J. Special Juvenile Stakes, 1 mile. — Bel G-iorno, 1 ; Laverock, 2 ; Elsworthy, 3. Free Handicap, 1 mile 2£ furlongs. — Wilga, 7-9, 1; Amina, 9-7, 2; Carrington, 7-10, 3. Time, 2-15.
The following weights have been declared for the Sandon Racing Club Hack Meeting : — Handicap Hurdles , If miles. — Wairua, 12-5 ; Jupiter, 11*5 ; Songster, 10-2 ; Nat, 9-10; Acolyte, and Whio, 9-7 ; .Whilefoot, 9-2 ; Beacon, Yardman, and Honesty, 9-0. Sandon Handicap, If miles. — Wairua, 9-7;. Nganeko, 8-7; Ros, 8-6; Jupiter, and Sunbeam, 8-3 ; Hiaraoe, 8-0 ; Sirius, 7-10 ; Lodore, 7-9 ; Slave Girl. 7-7 ; Rosebud, 6-7; Barbara, 6-3; Emblem, and Fibre,;B>o. ,". Flying Handicap, fmile — Omaha, 9-0 ; Nganeko, 8-9 j While Rose, 8-7; Sunbeam, and Haimoe, 8-6 ; Lodore, 7-13 ; Sirius, 7-12; Roulette, 7-0; Slip, and Niobe, 6-7; Syoren, 6-3; Eve, Sligo, Honesty, and Otakapau, 6-0. Tramway Handicap, 1 mile. — Wairua, 9-8 ; Omaha, and Nganeko, 8-11 ; Haimoe, Lodore, 8-0 ; Slave Girl, 7-11 ; Marksman, 7-10; Nevermies, and Slip, 6-9; Rosebud, 6-7 ; Eve, Emblem, Doncaster, Yardman, and Glenelb, 6-0.
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Feilding Star, Volume XII, Issue 109, 7 March 1891, Page 2
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295V.E.C. AUTUMN MEETING. Feilding Star, Volume XII, Issue 109, 7 March 1891, Page 2
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