CHRISTCHURCH R.C. SUMMER MEETING.
The meeting will bo concluded - this afternoon, and -with .every protci.se of line weather and good racing there should bo an excellent attendance. Very satisfactory acceptances were received, and those present will have an opportunity of seeing the champion sprinter, Machine Gun, racing -under the tremendous burden of 12st slb. It is worthy of note that he ia conceding Mango amd Quickftre, each of whom has beeri successful in at least one event, six st<mc» all but two pounds. Freeh blood, in the t-hape of Connie Chiel, Chivalry, Pas Seul, and several lesser" tights, will be Men out, and the interest in the sport •rail thereby, be considerably enhanced. A special train is duo to' leave ChrisiclsuTah far Sockburn at 1.5 p.nu, and the first race will be run at 1.35 pan. Likely winners are:— Kindergarten Handicap—Field Gun. MidSaad Wojter—R>yal Crown ex Czairevna. Anniversary Handicap—Bagpipes. Hack Race—Graduated Tax. ' - . Electric Handicap—Machine Gun. Farewell Handicap—King Stork. Templeton Trot—Revenue. Islington Trot—Lady Cedo.
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Press, Volume LXII, Issue 12377, 16 December 1905, Page 7
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163CHRISTCHURCH R.C. SUMMER MEETING. Press, Volume LXII, Issue 12377, 16 December 1905, Page 7
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