OMARAMA RACES.

Oamaru Mail, Volume III, Issue 766, 25 September 1878, Page 1 (Supplement)

OMARAMA RACES.

fFKOM OUK OWN CORIIESPOXDENT.] The above racs came oft' on Fndny last, The weather was all that could be desired : the sport was good, although the attendance was smaller than we have seen on former occasions. All the hcrses seemed to have had considerable attention bestowed upon them as some .seemed pretty fat ; and the Maidens were live as good as we have seen strip on any upcountry course. The ball was opened by the Maid of Waitangi, who won the Maiden easily. The Cup, as was won by the old favorite, Exile, Great was the disappointment when it was heard that Unknown was not coming, as not a few had come from long distances to see them measure strides, as it was suvinißod that the great Unknown would have his work cut out to beat him, the old favorite in tip-top condition ; but wo still hope to see them shape before they u'o to Duntroon, prooably at Uten..if;U!i next week, whore Unknown to-<k Irs Mrsd laurels "■■ a Cup winner. Tie Shepherd's v:>s won easily by Henry. The Tradesmen's .Handicap, again wns won easily by Exih-. The Trotting Match, as ,-iu.sul,' bv Charlie, who, it. sohus eanii.,i. be beuien; and the Consolation, by Kathleen, v.'ho /a.T h game uiiiro throughout.

MAIDE-V (T.aTIS. Mr. \V. B (.'rums' Maid "i Vwut:^\u Mr. 'l', C. Hill's Jack Mr. M-'Piifi-soii's Creepmir Ji-uny

The flu" fell to a v.-rv indiib-nmt start, ■...hen Jack, the Luly. and rim Lad left the other two about 10 length* behind. ji.clc made the puce a "cracker" to the straight, when the Maid came through her burses and won a fast race hard held ; whilst J.'iuiv crept up to a close third, and ultimately took second money, as a protest v/as entered against Jack on the grounds of him having won over Lo, which was sustained by the stewards. OMAItAM.V cup, of L 25. Mr Bell's Exile... ... P. Cotton) 1 Mr. R.-11's Kathleen ■•• * Onlv the two ran, Exile winning easily.

KI-lEPIi-KKT)* AVII STATION HANDS HACK. Mr. Beat tie's Tl-nry (J. Cotton) ... 1 Mi-. (".'. M'Pherson's Creeping Jenny 9. Mr. VV. Mum-o's (junr.) t!-tar <;■;' the West •■• -■■- ■■- ■>

Mr. Jackson had rather a difficult task to perform in order to act. a str.i-t in this r.'ico, though tho fractionsnosß of the Star] who uiore than -mce tried to bolt with her rider, which spoilt her chance in this race. Two false starts having been made they got away pretty "'.'ell together. Henry jumped to the lead and never was collared", wiiming a good face. i-OKcno iiANfiirA? ; Llo. Mr. Bell's Exile, list ("T. M'Kny) ■., I Mr. Hell's Kathleen. Ost, Tibs ... '-' Mr. W. H. Cairn's Maid of VV'aitaugi, list, Ub 3

A !><>(!<l start beim; ollecred, the old horse soon took command and -von easily, Kathleen again getting second money, with ihe Maid a good third. Tho handioapper miidit have treated the Maid a little more- leniently, as in a handicap she should hare less than weight for age. trotting handicap ; Llo. Mr. W. Sutherland's Charlie, scratch :1 Mr. Yv. B. Cairn's Grand view, 300 yds 'J Mr. .1. Kiehmoiid's Creamy, •jr>Oyds '■> The f!au' ft'll a. ','ood start, bur Charlie, who was yoing '.veil, soon overhauled the others, and caino in an easy winner by two lengths. Creamy was threa lengths behind. CONSOLATION : Ll2. Mr. Bi.'ll's Kathleen (J. Green) ... 1 Mr. G. M'Pherson's Creeping Jenny 2 Mr. T. C. Hill's Jack ... ... ... 3 Tho horses went, off before the flag was dropped, and, notwithstanding the starter calling them back, they ran once round, and consequently had to repeat their trip for the same money. Kathleen again came in an easy winner, whilst Creeping Jenny look second place, and Jack a close third. I This race brought the meeting to a cl si-, when all repaired to Host Richmond's. where a splendid spread was laid, and where each and all did ample justice. The settling up was good, and gave satisfaction ro all concerned, whilst a meed of praise was civen to the judsre, stewards, and all concerned in the carryin" out of the programme, which was up to^the letter. A hearty vote of thanks was given to the secretary, and three times three, in jovial bumpers of "fizz." to the hostess and host of the Omarama Hotel, and so ended the meeting of 1878.