INCREASE IN STAKES

Marlborough Express, Volume XLII, Issue 90, 15 April 1908, Page 5

INCREASE IN STAKES

ELEVATION'S MISHAP

"[PHESS ASSOCIATION.] ' (Received' April 15, 9.45 a.m.) ,■*.:•■'>■'. '■■■■■ ■■ SYDNEY^'April' 15. . The Jockey Club -has increased the ent?ratfce-fee to twenty guinea's. "

The-stakes of various events next year will be increased by £4150, including the Derby to £3000, the Spring .Stakes to £1000, and the Metropolitan and Sydney Cup each to £2500. The Sydney Morning Herald states that Elevation?!* lameness is due to his striking himself badly. [Further- reference to Elevation's accident will be found on page 7.],