RANDWICK RACES.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLII, Issue 242, 12 October 1908, Page 3

RANDWICK RACES.

SYDNEY, Oct. 10. High Weight Handicap.—Empirical 1, Sea King 2, King Berry 3. A good finish. Won by half a neck, a head between second and third. Time, lmin 14isec. Waverley Handicap.—Pharos 1, Mentmore 2, Virtu 3. Won by* threequarters of a length. Time, 3min 5 sec. i Dowling Steeplechase.—Pilot 1, Confederate 2. No third. Won easily Iby a furlong. Time 7min 3sec. | Members' Handicap.—King Bee 1, ! Beauvive 2, Malteur 3. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 54£ sec. RANDWICK PLATE. Peru ; ... ... 1 Lord Nolan ..". 2 Trentmoon ; ... 3 . Other starters were Five Crown and Cross Battery. Five Crown got away, followed by Cross Battery. The latter took charge passing the stand, where the pace was very slow. Peru joined the leaders at the half-mile, and entered the straight six lengths ahead of Lord Nolan. Peru from this out had everything; his own way, and won by four lengths, fifteen lengths between second and third. Time, 56| ■ sees. ■, ■ .■ • ■ . ■ '■ • : : ' - Final Handicap.—Mundvie 1, Proportion 2, Wee Laddie 3. Twelve starters. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 7sec. ' , » The weather was fine, .and the attendance large.