SPORTING.

Oamaru Mail, Volume III, Issue 754, 10 September 1878, Page 1 (Supplement)

SPORTING.

WHARH KURI RACES. Tho Wha'ro Kuri annual races took place on tho coursu, ;iUout ono mile and a half from Clio Whavo Kuri Hotel, on Friday last. The attendance was not quite as largo as that of last year, owing donbtlosß to the weather, which lias been very boisterous lately. But tho visitors, Borne of whom came from long distances, appeared to enjoy tho sport thoroughly. A fair start was made at about 1 p.m., with M<vldkn Plate of sovs. !• or all horses that have novor won a race. Distance, 1J miles. Entry, LI. Nelly... ... ... 1 Lady of the Lake ... ... 2 Fivo started. WiiAitK Kun.i Cup of sovs. A handicap. Open t.o all <■ Diner-,. istance, 2 miles. . nun t-ii.ii. 1.1. • cvptanco, LI. 1 Kachloon ••• ~ Threo started. SIIEVHEUDs' ASI) WoP.."KTN"G I-'.N's HACE 01 aova. Employers of labor excluded. Distance, 3 J miles. Weight for age. Entry, LI. llenry 1 Star of tho \Ve3t ... ... 2 Hack Race of sovs. Open to all horses that did not compete in any previous race at the Meeting. lOst. up. Halfmile heats. Entry, 10s. Post entry. Selection ... ... 1 Biddy M'Kay ... 2 Ladies' Puksr of sovs. Winner of the Cup to carry 71b. penalty. Welter] weight for ago. Distance, 1J miles. Entry, LI 10a. Shillelagh ... ... ... £ Exile... ... ••• ... £ Three started. This was a capital race between Exile and Shillelagh, the two coming in a dead heat, the owner of exile agreeing to accept second stances, thus allowing ShillelaJjh to take first placo. , Tkottin'o Handicap of sovs. .Nomination, 10s. Acceptance, 10s. lOst. 7lb. up. Paddy 1 Tommy ... ... ... 2 Throe started. FoueiiD Handicap of sovs. Compulsory for winners, and open to losers. Distance, li miles. Entry, LI. Exile" 1 Shillolagli 2 Conßol.ation Handicap of sovs. For all beaten horses during the Meeting. Distance, 1 mile, liutry, LI. Star of the West ... ... 1 Kathleen ... ... ... 2 Thrco.started. This race brought tho meeting to a close just as it began to get dark, when there was a general stampede for Host Cainiß' Hotel, wliero a capital supper was ready, which all seemed to thoroughly enjoy. On Saturday morning a general Bottling up took place, at which, of course, all seemed satisfied, and the usual amount of " fizz" was consumed. The affair concluded with three cheers for Host and Hostess Cairns, and a voto of thanks to the Secretary, Mr. A. Cameron.