SPORTS AT HAMPDEN.

North Otago Times, Volume III, Issue 46, 5 January 1865, Page 3

SPORTS AT HAMPDEN.

The Township of Harapden was a scene of spirited gaiety on Monday, the 2nd instant, on the occasion of the Races. The horses were in. excellent condition, and the jockeys added considerable display by riding in their lively colors. The scene altogether was almost equal to places of greater and the public mustered in full force. Clerk of the J Course—W. J. Prosser. Treasurer—Mr W. Murcott. Stewards—Messrs JTewey, Watson, and Familton. Secretary—Mr Hayne. Hampden Scurry Stakes.—Entrance, 10s., with L 2 added; second horse to save his stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Post entries. Mr Prosser's g gJack (T. M'Kay) 1 Mr Jacob's c g Maori Boy ... ... ... 2 Mr Familton's r g Rob Roy ... ... ... 0 Mr T. M'Kay's g g Dobbin 0 Mr Pollock's g g Paddy 0 Hampden Sweepstakes.—One mile heats. Entrance, LI, with L 5 added. Mr M'Donald's c m Shider ... ... (A. M'Kay) 1 Mr Hopkinson's b g Peter Firm ... ... 2 Mr P. Young's g g Posty ... ... ... 0 Mr Jacob's c g Maori Boy ... ... ... 0 Mr Fordyce's br m Maggy ... ... ... 0 Hamsden Hurdle Race.— Mile heats, over 4 hurdles. Entrance, LI, with L 6 added. Mr Hopkinson's Peter Firm... ... (W. M'Kay) 1 Mr Jacob's Maori Boy ... ... — 2 Mr M'Kay's Maggy ... ... ... 0 Tbotting Match. —Three times round the course. Entrance, 10s; with L 2 added. Mr Calcott's Tomboy ... ... ... 1 Mr Bed Rover ... ... ... 2 Mr Stewart's Jenny ... ... ... 0 Mr Baxter's Jessie ... ... ... 0 Mr Murcott's Happy-go-Lucky ... ... 0 Consolation Stakes.—Six entries. Won by Mr Stewart's Jenny. Saddle and Bridle.- Four entries. Won by M'Donald's Shider. Ewe and Lamb.—Four entries. Won by Mr Craig's Nora. Ample refreshments were provided on the course by Mr Murcott, of the Hampden Hotel, at most reasonable charges.