ROXBURGH MUNICIPAL RACES.
(From our Sporting Correspondent.) The much-talked of races came off yesterday, and proved a very tame affair. There was great excitement in the town from an early hour in the morning nntil 12 o'clock, the hour advertised for the start. Orowds of people were to be seen seriously discussing the merits of the different animals about to compete for the different p.vents. As you are aware, Honest John walked over for the Mayor's Cup. This is accounted for by +.he fact that lii 3 trainer — ©fcrawbprry Moses had backed him for a very large sum, so that none of the other horses stood a chance. There were three acceptances, the other two being disqualified. For the Central Guineas — the next important event on the card — Peter Simple and Patch ran a dead heat, and agreed to divide the stakes. The North Ward Plate brought out Faugh-a-JBallagh and Veritas, who ran a splendid race, coming in first and second. The South Ward Plate was a gift to P.B. and his brother, Publican. There was also a Consolation Handicap, for which two started — Rothschild being first, and Telegraphist second. September 10.
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Tuapeka Times, Volume VII, Issue 391, 16 September 1874, Page 3
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192ROXBURGH MUNICIPAL RACES. Tuapeka Times, Volume VII, Issue 391, 16 September 1874, Page 3
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