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RUNNING OF THE MIDDLE PARK PLATE. In the absence of Figaro, which is generally assumed to be the best colt of his age. the six.ils appeared to lie pretty well at the mercy of whatever Mr. J. B. J«d decided to be represented by That gentleman, as it happened, had given Sirian to Mrs. Joel, and as no secret was made of the fact that the son of Sunstar was superior at the distance to Wednesdays winer. Silver Star, he was immediately made favorite, with the other unquoted. Others supported were Figaros stable companion, r-.»s Gratian and Many Lands, but few ixople were prepared to see Siriau so easily beaten. There is I think, little doubt that the colt lost some ground at the start, but he never looked like making this up, and it may be that he has been a trine overrated in consequence of his performance in a recent trial. The winner. Argos, which is a son of Sundridge once the property of Mr. Joel, made all the running and won easily by three lengths, so that he played the part of deputy for Figaro to perfection. Argiw had done well in his last race, running the smart Telephone Girl to a neck, but as the filly was conceding seveu pounds besides foregoing sex allowance, it was only reasonable to assume that Sirians trainer had the full measure of the Clarehaven colts ability. Argos has always been possessed of a fairly tall reputation, but yesterday was the tirst time-on which he lias really vidicated it. the explanation probably being that he required time and ex|iericnce. As regards Sirian, he, for reasons alr.-a.ly referred to. is descving of another chance, but vtith Gratian so near to him the form does not Ux k grand. Gratian certainly won his previous race, a mile nursery. with consummate ease, but his previous form was such that the handicapper felt himself justi.ud in letting him off with UMI pounds, seventeen oil lids belo.v top weight. — Augur," in London S- ort-ng
