V.R.C. MEETING.

West Coast Times, 7 November 1904, Page 3

V.R.C. MEETING.

Melbourne, Nov 5 The weather was very fine and the attendance good. Results —

Spring Handicap — Dividend I, Billingsgate 2, Koopan 3. 15 to 1 against tbe winner.

Flemington Stakes — Picturesque 1, Infinta 2, Scorcbea 3. sto 1 against the winner.

V.B.C. Handicap— Dumont 1, Avalon 2, Patronus 3. Thirteen others ran. Betting — 3 to 1 aagainst Canteen; 15 to 1 Dumont. Canteen was ly ; ng eighth passing the t-fcind tbe first time and Came fast from tbe home turn, finishing fifth.

Fisher Plate -Sweet Nell 1, Lord Fitzroy 2, Sb Ambrose 3. Even money the winner.

Cup Steeplechase— Fcity Winks 1, Poster 2V2 V Abdellah 3. 15 to 1 the winner. An exciting race; won by a bead.

Lord Cardigan died this afternoon from inflammation of the bowels.