SPORTING.
<>_ — . THE V.E.C. MtJETitfG. . [Special to Press Association.] " . ■ ' MELBOUENE, Feb. 29. Wagering was very brisk until late last night. For the Newmarket Handicap Conrallie receded to 100 to _2, as other horses were supported. Trentham was well backed at 100 to 4, Disparity was backed to win £10,000 at .100 to 3, and her party are very confident that she can win the big money to-day. The weather was fine and cool this morning, and the course in magnificent order. Wallace galloped half a mile in 51^sec. Lord Erchmond was sent two miles, winding up in 3inin 45. sec. Trentham rah three furlongs in 37-Asec. The. first race, the Hopeful Stakes, starts at 1.30. The Press Association representative fancies that either Courallie or Disparity will win the Newmarket Handicap.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 5502, 29 February 1896, Page 5
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129SPORTING. Star (Christchurch), Issue 5502, 29 February 1896, Page 5
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