SPORTING.
MELBOURNE RACES. (reuter's telegram per press association. ) Melbourne, November 6. There was a large attendance at the races to-day. The Marquis of Normanbv and party were present. The weather was very fine and warm. The following are the results of the principal events : FLEMINGTOIT STAKES. Monmouth ... ... ... 1 Welcome Jack ... ... 2 Topaz 3 Won by half a length. Twenty-three horses started. Time—l min 3| sec. This was a very fast race. MARES' PRODUCE STAKiiS. Grand Flaneur ... ... 1 Progress ... ... ... 2 Mulatto ... - ... ... 3 Won comfortably by a length. Time—--2 min llf sec. Six started. V.R.C. HANDICAP. Mata- ... ... ... ... 1 Pontiff... ... ... ... 2 Secundus ... ... ... 3 Won by half a length. Mata was favorite in this race with New Zealanders, who backed him freely. Time—3 min Gf sec.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 8 November 1880, Page 2
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122SPORTING. Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 8 November 1880, Page 2
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