MATAMATA RACES.
The attendance at the above races was not as large as iu former years, doubtleas owing to the threatening rain, which commenced immediately after the first race had been run, and continued throughout the day. The following are the winners : Maiden Plate, of Bsovs. If miles. Mr S. Johnston’s Deceiver (Bst 111b) ... 1 Mr J. O’Connor’s Dina (Bst 121b) ... 2 Five ran. Captain Cook bolted off the course as soon as he started. Matamata Handicap, of IGsnva. IJs miles. Mr J. Allwill’s Britannia (Bst 121b) ... 1 Mr S. Johmton's Deceiver (7st 31b) ... 2 Venture was the only other starter. Handicap Hurdles, of lOsovs. 2 miles. Mr C. (1. Glassford’s Nora, (lOst 91b) ... 1 Mr T. Wise’s To Namo (lOst) 2 Railway Plate, of 10-ova. If miles. Mr C. Lake’s Fisherman (Sat olb) ... 1 Mr J. O’Connor’s Dina (fist 71b) 2 Four started. Ladies Bracelet, of ssovs. or value. 1 mile. Mrs F. Dibble's Beeswing (9st Olb) ... 1 Mrs S. Johnston’s Deceiver (lOst 111b)... 2 Mrs J. R. McCall’s Emerald (flat Olb) ... 3 These were the only staiters. Steeplechase of lOsova. 2.\miles. Mr C. G. Glnssford’s Nora (list 41b) ... 1 Mr I). Scelly’s Tidal Wave (lOst 71b) .. 2 Five ran. Darkle came to grief at the second hurdle and stopped. Nora won easily. Mr Hunter acted as Judge, and Mr Ring proved bimselt an efficient starter.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2414, 29 December 1887, Page 2
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227MATAMATA RACES. Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2414, 29 December 1887, Page 2
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