WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE MEETING.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume X, Issue 161, 3 July 1875, Page 2

WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE MEETING.

(N. Z. Times, June 30.) ! The steeplechase events at Aramoho | were very successful yesterday. The i weather threatened since the morning, ( but kept up wonderfully, and continued fine throughout. There were a large number of visitors from all the sur- | rounding districts, and the town was quite lively. The betting on both events was considerable, not only in sweeps, but direct betting. Isleraan was made favorite for the Grand National event of a hundred soys, Butcher "Boy being second favorite, Gazelle third, Warrengate fourth. There was a very good attendance on the course, and plenty of excitement. Before starting, Isleman's backers were very sanguine; Butcher Boy's none less; likewise Gazelle. In fact, the number of jumps (thirty) left the race doubtful for all. Warrengate led at the starr, followed by Butcher Boy and Whitefoot. The latter baulked out of the race altogether. Gazelle then appeared with the others in front, and the race commenced at a splendid pace. Isleman passed the stand last, eventually making a waiting race. Comet nowhere. After the first round the race continued between Butcher Boy and Gazelle until the last round, when Isleman came up passed Warrengate, and took the third place, but falling at a jump near home, lost a good chance apparently for the stakes. Butcher Boy and Gazelle had a splendid contest, Butcher Boy winning by about a neck. The applause was immense. Isleman was considered right but for the fall. The Maiden Steeplechase was a splendid race. Seven started, llora won by several lengths. Barbara seconr 7 , The sport will be continued to-morrow.