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Taranaki Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 14346, 26 October 1910, Page 7

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MELBOURNE CUP ACCEPTANCES. By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. MELBOURNE, Oct. 25. The Melbourne Cup acceptors are; — Alawa, Trafalgar, Pcndil, Maltine, Parsec, Post Town, Lord Nolan, Congo d'Eslire, Patronatus, I’lavinius, Artillerio, Ivorlie, Lady Lucy, Comedy King, Eric, Olivaster, Sou of a Gun. Apple Pic, Mindful, Sequacious, Nuwara Elija, Bohadea, Tanaini, Britain, Mutilator, Prizefighter, Balgnwan, Carl Dour, Danaus, St. Antoine, Indiscreet, Isothermal. St, Wynne, Motanrce, Posture, Idyll, Arbour, Langloh, Flavian, Kirn, Moorilia. MASTER SOULT. (Received Oct. 26, 9.10 a.m.) SYDNEY", Oct. 20. Master Souit has returned to Sydney, and leaves for New Zealand to-day. He was knocked about n good deal in the race lor the Caulfield Cup. IBs trainer consequently decided to abandon the balance of his engagements. FLEMINOTON NOTES. (Received Oct. 2G, 11.20 a.m.) FLEMINOTON, Oct. 20. Lady Lucy did twelve furlongs in 2 rain 47sec, Flavian cloven furlongs in 2min sbse6, and Maltine half a mile in 53soc. PROPHET SCRATCHED. Per Press Association. ACCLAND, Oct. 25. Prophet has been scratched for the President’s Handicap on the opening day of the A.K.C. spring meeting. GORE RACING CLUB. GORE, Oct, 26. The first day of Gore Racing Club’s spring meeting took place to-day. There was a strong wind, and the weather was showery. There was a good attendance. Results: — Wnimea Hack. —Magdelan 1, Oblong 2, Sombrero 3. Won by a length. District Hack.—Abo 1, Royal Step 2, Portfire 3. A close finish.