When Tote was a Novelty.
The working of the tote at the Turf Club’s February meeting in 18S2 is* thus described by the “Standard” “Although it was freely criticised during the day its remarkable fairness was freely admitted. Mr. W. Stock, of Napier, was in charge. So much satisfaction did the mHchme give to the public that although the ; suin' of £349 was put through it, the tickets at £1 each, not a single ins.tn.nce of any dispute occurred, nor was any doubt raised as to the fairness, of. the decisions. The largest dividend was 99 tickets being sold. but. only 15 on the /winner, Romeo, the event being the Tradesmen’s ‘Handicap.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10392, 9 May 1927, Page 11 (Supplement)
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112When Tote was a Novelty. Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10392, 9 May 1927, Page 11 (Supplement)
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