HOKITIKA RACES.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume IV, Issue 77, 3 April 1869, Page 2

HOKITIKA RACES.

From the Grey River Argus, April Ist. Second Day. The attendance on the course to-day was very good, and most of the events were keenly contested. The following are the results : — Butchers Purse, of 25 sovs. Weight for age. One mile and a-half, for horsea the bona fide property of butchers and cattle dealers in Westland, There were only two entries, and the result was a beautiful match between Cossack and Gamester, the latter coming in the winner. The Westland Jockey Club Handicap, of 160 sovs.; second horse to receive 15 sovs. out of the purse. Open to all horses. Two and a-half miles. Mr. Garforth*s bk g Backbiter, 9st. 4lb I Mr. Barnard's b g Flying Jib, 9st. 9lb 2 Mr. Stafford's c m Nebula, 9st. 91b o Nebula was badly beaten. Great dissatisfaction was loudly expressed at the result, as the race was considered a complete sell. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 80 sovs.; second horse to receive 10 sovs. out of the purse. Open to all horses. Two miles aud a-half distance. Mr. Kingham's b g Gamester, lOst i Mr. Haworth.s b m Blink Bonny, 9st. 101b ... 2 Mr. Barnard's g g Don Pedro, list. 41b. ... o Mr. Mitchell's b m Janet, Bst o Ladies' Purse, of 30 sovs. Open to all horses. Welter weight for age. One and a-half mile3. Gentleman riders. Entrance, 3 sovs. Mr. Garforth's bk g Backbiter l Mr. Stafford's c m Nebula _ Dr. Riley's c g Contractor o