SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
THE HUTT RACES. [Bt Telegraph.] Owing to a constant, dull, and drizzling rain all the morning, the. appearance of the course was rather tame, but about noon a great many people arrived, and the scene became very animated. His Excellency the Governor arrived on the ground at 12.20.
Pungawerewere commenced the racing and led f Tattler kept close alongside, followed equally close by Cocksure. For the first quarter of a mile all were well up, but after that Lady Grey, Banker, and Voltairine fell astern. Coming to the run home Tattler, Pungawerewere, and Cocksure were all in a cluster, with not a half length between each, and they raced in that order for the remainder of the distance, all whipping. As they passed the judge’s stand Tattler was a good neck ahead of Pungawerewere, and Cocksure the same distance behind Pungawerewere. It was the prettiest race run on the course. Time 2min. 47sec . ’
The Wellington Cup, a handicap of 200 so vs. Two miles.
Five came to the scratch, Banker and Glenary being scratched. Voltaire went off with the lead, but soon dropped back apparently hnrd held. Tamhourini galloped heavily, and showed tliat he had no chance. Guy Fawkes and Koran took the lead, and raced side by side all the way, followed pretty closely by J empleton. When nearthe run home Korari was pressed by Templeton, who came up on Guy Fawkes amd passed him. A desperate struggle then took place in the straight for lii st place between Templeton and Korari, Templeton was whipped all the way in, but Korari kept about a length and a half a head, and won by that distance, Guy being several lengths behind. Time, 3min 55 sec. Selling Pace of 50 sovs., a mile and a-half; two entries, Castilian and Firetail. It was a capital race the whole way. Castilian won by barely a head—whipping severely. A heavy shower of rain ia now (2 55 p m,) coming down. There has been a protest entered by the owner of Firetail on the ground ot fouling.
Maiden Plate of 100 sov*,, half. one mile and a Tattler... ... 1 Punsjawerewere... ... 2 Cocksure ... 3 Lady Cray ... 0 Voltairine . ... 0 Banker... ... 0
Korari 1 Templeton ... 2 Guy Fawkes 3 Tamburini ... 0 0 Voltaire
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Evening Star, Issue 3989, 7 December 1875, Page 3
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379SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. Evening Star, Issue 3989, 7 December 1875, Page 3
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