VICTORIA RACING CLUB. [Received October 29,12 noon.] [SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1611, 31 October 1882, Page 2

VICTORIA RACING CLUB. [Received October 29, 12 noon.] [SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Melbourne, October 28. The Victorian Racing Club's Spring Meeting opened to-day. The forenoon was overcast and threatening, but n.» rain fell. The attcndancp is estimated at 30,000, and the lawn presented a particularly biilliant appearance for a "Derby Day." MELBOURNE STAKES. Darebiu ... 1 Belmont 2 Larpent 3 HOTHAM HANDICAP. Odd Trick 1 Sardonyx ... . • ... 2 I I Commotion . . . . ... 3 Tim MARIBYRNOXG PLATE. Nanna... ... ... . . 1 J Kmgsdale 2 i Lady Jenois 3 THE VICTORIA DERBY. Navigator ... . . •■• 1 Frying Pan 2 Segeahoe 3 Guebswork was the firt>t to show in front, with Navigator, Boolka, and Aule-de-Camp in close attendance, almost in a cluster ; Calma, Segenhoe, Frying Pan, and Transferred came next, followed by Standard Bearer, with King of the Vale last. Atthecaniage paddock ltwas evident that Guesswork and Transferred were done. Segenhoe had the lead for a moment, but was quickly passed by Frying Pan and Navigator, the latter winning rather easily by a length and a half, Frying Pan being about a quarter of a length in front of Segenhoe, the othois coining in m the following order :- Guesswork, Transferred, Cahna, King oi the Vale. Time. 2min. 41Vsecs. Eh.iENDON Stakes. Sylvanus 1 COBUItti STAKJv?. Wizard 1 Our sporting contributor, " Blue (Jowu," was correct in his tip on Satur day. He placed Navigator, Segenhoe, Guesswork, and the older of running was, Navigator, Frying Pan, Segenhoe, and Guesswork. This afternoon the Cup will be contested for, and " Blue Gown's." tip it Stinu.