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at his o^irths, closelv followed bv The Huntsman 

 Telegram, and Tease, the last-named breakino- 

 down badly on landing, and having to be led 

 home. 



Telegram falling heavily soon after. Anatis took 

 up the running, jumping on to the race-course two 

 lengths ahead of Zanthus and the Huntsman, whilst 

 toiling hopelessly in the rear were Maria Agnes, 

 Linkboy, Bridegroom and Brunette. 



In the straight Zanthus gave way to The Hunts- 

 man, who drew level with Anatis at the last flight of 

 hurdles, which the former hit hard and knocked away, 

 without, however, so far as it could be seen, 

 impeding the career of either. 



A tremendous race home now ensued between 

 the pair, but just when a shout went up from the 

 ring heralding the victory of the outsider, Mr. 

 Thomas took up his whip for the first time, and the 

 mare, answerino- in the oamest manner to her rider's 

 call went on and won cleverly amidst great cheering 

 bv half a lenoth. 



Six lengths away Zanthus was third, thewhippers 

 in being Maria Agnes, Irish Boy, Bridegroom and 

 Brunette, who finished in the order named. 



Captain Townely, who rode a most patient race 

 throughout on The Huntsman, always declared to us 



