THE WHATAWHATA RACES.

Waikato Times, Volume XII, Issue 1015, 28 December 1878, Page 2

THE WHATAWHATA RACES.

The Whatawhata Races held on Thursd-iy were a big thing. The muster was a grand one for the newly-rising district of Whatawhata, there being fully 600 people on the ground. At least 100 persous arrived by steamer from Alexandra, and Ngaruawahia sent its contingent by the same means of transit, while from Hamilton numbers of horsemen aud horsewomen', helped to swell the general muster. The course was m fair order, and ample accommodation had been provided for the public convenience. The following were the events : — Maiden Plate, of KLovs ; 2nd horse to save hia Btake. For all horses that have never won an advertised race ; 1 3 miles. Weight for age. Entrance, 1(L. Sultan 1 Hurdle Race, of lOsova ; 2nd horse to save hia Btake. 2 miles, over eiv.ht flights of hurdles, 3£t 6'iu. Weigbt forage. Entrance, 10a. Scotland Yet „ „ . . 1 Whatawhata Handicap, of 20aova; 2ad horse to save hia stake. Nomination Fee, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. Distance, 2 mihs. Flirt 1 Derby . . „ „ „ 2 Galloway Race, of osovs. Weight for iuchea (not to exceed 14 hands 2in). 1 mile. Entrance, os. Post entry. Wee Pet 1 Hack Racp, oi 7sova; 2nd horae to cave hh 8 "ake U milts. For untried horsea. Entrance fee,. 10a. Post entry Maori horse 1 Handicap TuoTriNG Race, of ssov* 2 ad horse to save his btake. 2 miles; Entrance, 5a Post entry Blackthorne, 100 yards start „ 1 Fanny, oO yards start • . . . . 2 Kate, scratch 3 Consolation Stakes (Handicap), of ijiova. l£ miles. Entrauce, 5aDerby 1 The Whatawhata Maori races were held yesterday, when over 300 Maoris were present, aud many Europeans. The racing arrangements were carried out m regular European fashion, and everything went off most satisfactorily. It is pleasing to see the natives thus sensibly enjoying and conducting themselves.