Plunket Medal.

V.U.C. Acceptances.

This year's race will be run on the Concert Chamber track on Saturday, 16th July. The riders include some veterans and one or two apprentices, but the event should be fought out to a close finish, it being expected that there will not be more than a short neck between the first three. The following are details of the riders and their mounts:—

(1) Bannister, riding "Unknown Warrior," has drawn the position on the rails. The rider has considerable experience and a varied record. On one occasion, riding "O. Henry," he took the bit between his teeth for fully thirty minutes. His chances are hard to estimate.

(2) Miss C. S. Forde, riding "Booker T. Washington." This rider is the most experienced in the field, having a record of four second places in five starts. A steady performer, with a fair chance of winning.

(3) Reardon, on "Father Damien," has three previous performances, one of them distinctly good, to his credit. His mount with other riders has often occupied a prominent position, and this time may win.

(4) Bishop, riding "St. Paul," is a rider of less experience but considerable skill. His first performance in last year's race was distinctly promising.

(5) Chorltoa, with "Wiremu Tamehana" as his mount, has a fairly good chance. He gave an erratic performance last year, with occasional brilliant spurts.

(6) Crossley, on "Caesar Borgia," has given several performances, which gave the impression that he could do better if more time were spent on the training of his mounts. May profit by his past experience and do well.

(7) Scotney, on "William II. of Germany," is a maiden performer, and an unknown quantify. He may give a good account of himself, and his horse has capabilities.

(8) Scott, "Mary Queen of Scots,' has drawn; the outside position. Another maiden performer riding a good mare. Has distinct possibiities.