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Grey River Argus, 4 March 1918, Page 3

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VICTORIA RACING CLUB Australian and N.Z. Cable Awociation. (Rec March 2. 7 p.m.) MKLBOUItNK, March. 2. •• .Newmarket day at the Victoria Baeli'ig Club 's meeting evoked groat interest, partly on account of the presence of the noted New Zealander. und partly owing to the upenness of the big event. The morning was intensely hot; but a thunderstorm broke over tlie Jinish. of the Newmarket Handicap. Results: . , PINE!* HUliDLKK.— Kinlark 1,. Single Barrel 2, Katwyk Z. Twentyone started. Won by a short head. Time 3.48 J. -ST. LEGKK— Prince Viridis 1, Bronzctto 2, Brokwp Glass 3. Also started Thrice, Duntulou. Won by half a. head. - NEWMABKET HANDICAP.— C> ' tignc .1. Paitrina 2, Wedge •>. Sev.: Amanus and Amailis. A ; good iinish. Won by half a length, tliinf horse a neck behind. Pelraehi was i'ourtii. Time 1.13 i. (Rec. March 3 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY- ,March 3. FLEMINGTON SIRES PRODUCESTAKES—PaIm ; Leaf 1, Outlook 2, Liquid Fire 3. Eight started. The ! winner led all the way and won by H lengths. Time 1.15 h "ESSENDON STAKES— Wallace Isinglass 1, Lanius 2, Lingle 3. The only starters. Won by three quarters of a length. Time 2.17*. - BRUNSWIC STAKES— Defence l£ Semiblue 2, Red Pennant 3 ; Sixteen started. Won easily By three leugths. Time 2.15 J. The early racing was- particularly good ; but a downpour after the Newmarket converted the betting ring into a lake, and the raitt ,continne4 thereafter, and spoilt everying.