WELLINGTON RACES.

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3112, 7 February 1879, Page 2

WELLINGTON RACES.

(Per Pbess Agency.)

Wellington (Race Course),

Thursday.

Hutt Pabk Stakes of 50 soys, one mile. Eight entries, but only Bribery and Saunterer came to the post, Quiver, Fishhook, Expectation, Eata, Merlin and Doncaster being scratched. The lead was taken by Bribery, but Saunterer would not be shook off, and there was little difference until in the run home, when Bribery had it hia own way, winning hands down by six lengths. Time— lmio ssecs.

Flying Stakes of 50 soys.; three quarters of a mile.—Eleven entries. The following . were scratched:—Marilana, Laertes, Lady Ellen, Camballo, and Diver. A capital race; Eatcatcher 1, Otawa 2, Expectation 3. Bribery, Sailor, and Doncaster also ran. The greatest attendance during the day was between three and four thousand. The Governor was unavoidably absent. Colonel Whitmore and Mr Sheehan were present. A high wind all day; much dust and a little rain.

1.20 p.m. The Debbt, one mile and a half.— Merlin 1, Dundee 2. 1.53 p.m. In the Derby there was some difficulty in getting a good start, Dundee being fractious. Several false starts occurred, but at length Merlin got off with a big start, Dundee being apparently taken by surprise. On passing the stand the first time Merlin was several lengths ahead. About half round Dundee put his best foot forward, and an exciting race ensued. Coming to the straight Merlin led by about; a length. Dundee's rider plied the whip vigorously, and the run up the straight to the grand stand was very exciting, the fanciers of Dundee thinking he could do it; but it was not to be, Merlin cleanly having the whip hand of him, and despite all Dundee's efforts, Merlin won by an easy neck, being held well in hand all the time. Time—2min. 57sec.

Hubble Race Handicap.—Grey 1, Momus 2, Agent 3, Eversley 4. 3.15 p.m. Wellington Eacing Club Handicap —Laertes 1, Otawa 2, Lady Elien 3. Time: 2mins. 45secs. A grand race.