THE MELBOURNE RACES.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXIV, Issue 9662, 27 October 1882, Page 2

THE MELBOURNE RACES.

(BY ELKCTBIC TELEGRAPH. — COPYRIGHT.) (EEUTEK'S TELEGRAMS.) '■ Melbourne, Oct. 26.' It is now denied that the racehorse Sting has been sold to Miller, the bookmaker. , , ' " Asmodeus " tips Sting for the Cup, and Navigator for the Derby.' " Augur's " tips are, Sweet William or Prometheus for the Cup, Navigator for the Derby. ' , (Received October. 26, 4.40 p.m.) The Drummer is recovering from the injury to his foot. ■ 1 " Augur," in the Australasian, states that it is probable there will be thirtythree-, starters for the Cup, and leaves out Baronet and His Boyal Highness from those now in. The Leader expects 26 starters, and gives thj following as doubtful: — Baronet, His Royal Highness, Belmont, Essex, Gudarz,_ Jessie, Lord Lisgar, The Queen.,. and- Segenhoe. "* ' (special to pbess association.) (Received Oct. 26, 1.60 p.m.; Branch's stable appears very Eweet indeed about the chance of Mistaken for the Cup, anil 100 to 4 is taken. Little Jack, from the same stable, appears most in favour with the public, and has been backed for thousands at 100 to 10. One hundred to 12 is freely taken about Sting, and he has been backed for thousands at 9to 1. Mr Rouse, his owner, offers 1000 level that he beats both Little Jack and Mistaken. For tne Derby, Navigator is now firmer than ever at 6 to 4. About Segenhoe 100 to 25 is taken and offered ; about Guesswork 100 to 10 is offered. A large commission has been executed about Boolkaat 100 to 8. (Eeceived October 26th, 10.15 p.m.) The weather still keeps fine, and all the horses engaged in the Derby and Cap are training assiduously. . Frying Pan had a gallop over, the Derby distance (mile and a^half) to-day, and finished, well in 2min 4838003. ' ' The price about Frying Pan is now 100 to 8 (taken). .'!.'■/ '' ' Segenhoe and Heola had a, strong gallop for a mile, the colt having the bust of it for the last five furlongs. Darebin was sent once round, and finished Btrong. - '. ■ ■ Jessie and Lord, Burghley also went once over the course; the filly' having all the best of the finish. , , , |', King of the" Vale did useful work, and is_ now fancied a' little for the Cup,, his price being 100 to 6 (taken).'. ; ; Sting, and Pollio went the Cup dis-, tance this afternoon, the former finishing in grand style. i , 1 ■ a .' .'■ * tc a: h 0 B B N T B K B Tj P M B K A P bi r re M 1' ;e ri 3C P< u il la B M I iv x 31 !I