V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIV, Issue 58, 9 March 1903, Page 3

V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

(By Telegraph.—Press ___o__t-a_.

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MELBOURNE, March 7.

The "Victoria Racing Chib brought their autumn meeting to a conclusion at Flemington to-day. Beautiful weather was experienced, and there was a large attendance. In the decision of the All-Aged Stakes, which event was run at weight-for-age, over a mile, the Champion Stakes winner Wakefnl was made a hot favourite, odds of 5 to 2 being laid on her ability to win. The three-year-old C_a_tress, however, led throughout, and won her race easily from the favourite. Wakeful was withdrawn from the Loch Plate, for which race Great Scot was a strong favourite. The son of Lochiel amply justified the confidence by winning his race in tine style and In fast time. The following are the results of the racing:—

The Ail-Aged Stakes of CGOsovs. Weight-for-age One mile.—Chantress, 8.3, 1: Wakeful, 5.12, 2: Sir Leonard, 9.0. 3. Won iv a canter by twu aud a half lengths. Time. 1.43. The Nursery Handicap of 300sovs. _r_ Curlongs.—The Endeavour. 7.3. 1; Sea Sale, 7.5, 2: Martinique. 8.7, 3. Slnnang, Lady Dorls, Le Portel. Composer. Mollusc, CLrcnlns. Won comfortably by a length and a balf. Time. 1.16. . The Flare Handicap of 400sov_ One mile and „ half. -Vanity Fair. 7.13, 1; Annotate, 0 0 2- Adjuster. 7.11, 3. Also started: Wairiri Flagship. Patronus. Fishery, Teiemachu's, Lome. Won by half a length. Time. 2,36.. The Autumn Steeplechase of 400sov_ About three miles.-I_lota, 12.2, 1: Loddon, 10.5. 2: Spieler. 9.0. 3. Also started: Freedom nnd Kalmate. Won easily by ten lengths. Time, 6.49.. The Loch Plate of SOOsovs. One mile ana three-quarters.—Great Scot. 1: Flagship, _; VTctorv 3, Won easily. Time, 3.4.}. The' Farewell Handicap of SOOsovs. One mile.—Bright Beanty, 7.1, 1; Purser. 8-10, "■ Kx"o I'■ 3 Twelve started, o ».o l Fairy "states.' 6to 1 Bright Beanty. Won easily by three lengths. Time. L4_.