SPECTATOR'S SELECTIONS.
First Hunters' Hurdle Race— BLACK HAWK. Maiden Hurdle Race— LIBERATOR. With Jacob Faithful dangerous. ' New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase— NORTON ... ... ... 1 ViCTRiX ... ... ... 2 MAGPIE ... 3 It will be seen that I have discarded Clarence, and I have done so for the reason thee the gelding has been under suspicion of unsoundness for several days, the cause of his ailment beiug attributed to a festered corn, which has prevented him doing such solid work as his friends could have wished. Ie is expected that the thirteen horses will go to the post, and a great race should be witnessed. Tall v Ho Pi, Ate— AMALGAM, With Mount Cooic as a likely one to upset the pot. Ladies* Bhaceijbt— SHEELAH, With Solomox next best. Maiden STEEPLEcaASB— MUTINY, With a start, failing him Robin. Winteb Handicap— GALTEE or AWARUA ROSE, The Idler next best.
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Press, Volume L, Issue 8557, 10 August 1893, Page 5
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143SPECTATOR'S SELECTIONS. Press, Volume L, Issue 8557, 10 August 1893, Page 5
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