TO-DAY'S RACES.
MANTON WINS THE DERBY.
(bytelegraph,—mess association.)
Wanganui, this day.
The second day's racing of the Wanganui J.C. Autumn Meeting is taking place today. Results: — Wangaktji Derby of 200sovs ; added to a sweepstake of lOAovs each for starters; distance, 1\ miles ; colts Bsb 101b. EflHes and geldings, Bat 51b ; closed with /0 nominations.
Mr P. Butler's br c Man ton, by Musket —Tres Deuce (Derritb)... ... ;•• - 1 Mr A. Kennedy's Recluse, by Daniel O'Rorke—Voltarina ... • " Mr J. Paul's b g Foxton, by Somnus— Leonessa These were the only starters. Foxton made the running ab the first; part of the journey, when he gave way to Recluse, bub they had no chance with Mantoiv who won easily. Time, 2min. 44-isecs. Dividends, £1 9a and £1 10b.
Second Handicap Hurdles, of lOOsoys; second horse to receive lOsovs from the stakes ; about two miles and a-quarter. Ahua, lOst 101b (Scotb) 1 Oddfellow Maribyrnong A good race; won cleverly by two lengths. Dividends : Inside, £5 ; outside, £4175. ' , 1;
Nominations for the Easter Handicap, Autumn Handicap, and Steeplechase to be fun at the Auckland Racing Club's Autumn Meeting! are due to-night.
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Auckland Star, Volume XX, Issue 57, 8 March 1889, Page 3
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