THE TAIPO RACES.

Kumara Times, Issue 2667, 8 April 1885, Page 2

THE TAIPO RACES.

There was a very good gathering at the Taipo Races on Easter Monday, as may be inferred from the fact that 26 horses were entered for the various events. The races were held in a paddock at Inchbonnie belonging to Mr Bruce, and kindly lent for the occasion. It is about three miles off the Christchurch road, near the Taipo Crossing. Many settlers were present with their wives and families, and there were some forty to fifty equestrians. Mr MTnerney, of the Taipo Hotel, provided refreshments in a most liberal manner, and piloted the visitors over the river to the race ground. The following are the results of the various r.icing events : First Race, for a Saddle.—One mile and a half. Mr. W. Green’s Alice Grey ... 1 Mr F. George’s Polly ... ... 2 Eighteen horses started. Second Race,—First Prize, £5 ; second, £2 10s; third, £1 10s,—One mile. Mr W. Jackson’s Half Caste ... 1 Mr F. George’s Polly ... ... 2 Mr J. Taylor’s grey mare 3 Third Race.—First prize, £5 ; second, £2 10s; third, £1 10s.'—One mile. Mr Jackson’s Half Caste 1 Mr F. George’s Polly ... ... 2 Mr J. Taylor’s grey mare ... ... 3 Girls Race ; feminine riders.—First prize, £5 ; second, £2 10s; third, £1 10s.—One mile. Miss Wade... ... ... ... Miss Haylock ... ... ... 2 Mias Jackson ... ... ... 3 There were sports and biscuits and lollies for the children ; and the meeting, which was the first of the kind ever held on the Christchurch road, proved most successful. One young man fell with his horse, and was stunned for awhile, but it is hoped his visit to the doctor last evening will be the means of his resuming his occupation in a very short time. It wil be observed by an advertisement elsewhere that it is intended to hold another race meeting on the Christchurch road, and a preliminary meeting of gentlemen favourable to the project will be held at Mr Haylock’s Hotel, at Kawhaka, next Wednesday evening, the 15th inst.

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