THE RANGITIKEI RACES.
The first day of the Marton-Eangitike: Meeting for 1883 was a very successfu . one. The weather was beautiful, an 1 good fields came to the post to eonte: the different events. Messrs Hill anc Poole had one of their totalisators on the ground, and put through ith« largo sum of £1,800. Mr John Stevens M.H.E., officiated as starter for th:. several events. The following is t.? Hi result of the day's racing i Hurdle Eace.— HapitaPitimou'sHia :> 1 ; Mr J. Steven's Parikarangaraaga, '. .; Air W. G. Nicholson's Parnell, 3. Sapling Stakes— Mr J. W. Jaeksor .; Artist, 1 ; Mr J. Burr's Mystery, '.'■ Mr S. Powell's Leoaessa, 3. Flying Stakes Handicap — J. H- Pel lock's Hippodamia, 1 ; Mr J- W. Boydrell's Kingleader, 2; Mr D. Fraser':, Laurel, 3. . Martoa-Eaagitikei Handicap, of 220 .. sovs j second horse to receive 25 sov :; out of the stakes— Mr W. S. Sussell'c; Leonora, 1 ; Mr W. H. Ghitham's Dae, 2 ; Mr J. H. Pollock's Hippodamia, 3Maiden Plate — Mr Owen's Fame, 1 ; VI r S. Powell's Bayard, 2; Mr Powdrell'f; Daphne, 3. Second DATHand ieap Hurdles— Dhudeen, 1; Hinx; , 2; Parnell, 3. Hack Hurdles— Lady Bab, 1 ; Grey Douglas, 2. St Leger — The Gem, 1 4 Last Chance, 2 ; Laurel, 3, District Handicap fit. Clair.l; Banshee^Ji 2 ; Last Chance, 3. In the St- Leger tlie three placed horses ran neck and neck from distance post to the winning post.
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Feilding Star, Volume III, Issue 57, 3 January 1883, Page 2
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233THE RANGITIKEI RACES. Feilding Star, Volume III, Issue 57, 3 January 1883, Page 2
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