VICTORIA RACING CLUB’S GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.
The V.R.C. opened their Grand National Meeting at Flemington on Saturday. Rain fell during the previous night; but the day was beautifully fine, and the going was m good condition. The following was the result of the principal event:— The Grand National Hurdle Race, a sweepstakes of 15 sovs each, with 1000 sovs added. Three miles. M> 12 Whelan ** B Y ° rb ’ syr “’ by Tosti S~ Conclusion, Old Chappie, 9.5, Sutherland o Adjuster, 10.8, Cootes ' jt Twenty-three horses started. - '* ■ Betting•: sto 1 against Oblivion, 6to 1 Marmont, 7to 1 14 to 1 Adjuster, 33 to 1 York and Old Chappie. Won by three lengths. Time, smin 50sec.
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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIII, Issue 800, 6 July 1905, Page 10
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113VICTORIA RACING CLUB’S GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XIII, Issue 800, 6 July 1905, Page 10
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