DUNEDIN RACES.
Donedin, Thursday. The weathar is very dull owing to a heavy fog hanging over the hills, but there is little likelihood of rain. The Governor and Lady Robinson arrived on the course early, and were received by the officers of the Club and conducted to the portion of the Stand reserved for them. Natator was scratched for the Cup early this morning. Two totalisators are at work, and are fairly patronised. When the first event started at on« o'clock punctually, there were about 2000 persons on the course. As usual the sandhills and back of the course were extensively patronised. Fkee Handicap: Luna 1, On Dit 2, Tera 3. Won by a nose after a capital race. Champagne Stakes: Sir Modred 1, Revoke colt 2, Waimea colt 3. The Cop: Mata 1, Titania 2, Foul Play 3. Ten started. Won by half a length. Time, Smins 56secs.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XV, Issue 49, 26 February 1880, Page 2
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