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V [united press association. ! Melbourne, Februnry 20. For the V.A.T. Clnb Meeting to-daji light drizzling rain fell, consequently there was only a moderate attendance. Sultan beat Sundowner, in the Hurdles through sheer gaineness. Oakleigh Handicap, of 1000 soys. — Camoola, 1; Coin, 2; Forsunatus, 3. Handicap Steeplechase. — Artichoke, 1 ; Orangeman, 2 ; Dandy, 3. The Hawkesbury Handicap. — Merriment, 1 ; Tiraillerie, 2 ; Jack, 3. February 22. At Caulfield this morning Tirailleur ' was giyen a long spell of strong work, which he executed splendidly, moving with great freedom. The same remarks will apply to Kimberley, but Sternchaser was very rusty, besides showing symptoms of lameness. Latest quotations — 100 to 10 Shamrock and Paris ; 100 to 8 Stromboli ; 100 to 7 St. Blaize; 100 to 6 Pygmalion, Wild Eose, Zalinski, and Winifred ; 100 to 5 The Seine, Titan, and Fernando ; 100 to 4 Eeprisal. Auckland, February 20. This afternoon a complimentary race meeting in honour of Lord and Lady Onslow, who are about leaving for England, was giyen at Ellerslie by tbe Auckland Club. Following are the results : — Victoria Handicap. — Morion, 1 ; The .Dancer, 2 ; Leorina, 3, Dividends, .£6 9s and £7 11s. Hurdles. — Fishmonger, 1 ; Stepper, 2 ; Cloth of Gold, 3. Dividends, £3 18s and £4 3s. Onslow Cup. — Morion, 1 ; Pinfire, 2 ; Leorina, 3. Dividends, £3 2s and £3 Is. Steeplechase. — Fishmonger, 1 ; Chance, 2; Kate, 3. Dividends, £7 9s, and £9 12s. Dunedin, February 22. The following acceptances were received to-night for the D.J.C. Autumn Meeting :— Dunedin Cup. — Merrie England, Crackshot, Prime Warden, Occident, Cruchfield, Rosefeldt, Free Lance, and Don Pedro. Champagne Stakes.— Stepniak, Wakawatea, Saracen, Launceston, and Day Dream. Latest quotations on the Dunedin Cup — 4 to 2 agst. Occident, 3to 2 Merry England, 4 to 1 Cruchfield, 6 to 1 Free Lance, 7 to 1 Crackshot. This Day. Great interest is centred in the Cup, more than any Cup since Vanguard's. Occident, Merry England, and Cruchfield, are the popular picks, but Prime Warden, and Rosefeldt are not without followers. It is expected the Champagne Stakes will be a splendid tussle between Stepniak and Day Dream, while it is believed that the Publican's Handicap lies between Clanranald and Heather Bell.
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Feilding Star, Volume XIII, Issue 101, 23 February 1892, Page 2
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