TOTORA ANNUAL RACES.

North Otago Times, Volume VII, Issue 167, 28 December 1866, Page 2

TOTORA ANNUAL RACES.

The sixth annual races at Totora came off on Christmas Day, on the.racing ground in the thousand aero paddock, opposite the Fortifications. The easy distance from town induced the presence of a good sprinkling of our townspeople ; and a very large number of equestrians from the adjoining stations and country had likewise determined to witness the annual sports. The kindly forethought of the much respected Ladies of Totora, in providing refreshment! for all on the course who chose to partake thereof, deserves special notice. The only drawback to the whole was the absence of Mr Henry Campbell, who from the first has taken a very warm interest in the raceB. The stewards on this occasion were Messrs T. Allan, R. Huuter, James S. Holmes, W. Or. Hardy, and John H. M'Lean ; Judge, Mr B. Hunter ; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr D. M'Fadyen ; Clerk of Course, Mr E. Lear j Starter, Mr Waddell. The following is a short account of the sports :— Maiden Plate. — for all horses on the Stations of Totora, Ardgowan, Moeralri and Awamoa, that had never won a race— 1 mile — Entrance £1, with £4 added. Holmes and Campbell's b g Amiga! ••• 1 J. Holmes' g m Ultima ... ... ... 0 W. Young's Lady Emma ... ... 0 J. Holmes' Bachelor ... ... ... 0 After a capital start, Arnigal took the lead, and kept it throughout, winning by any length : Ultima and Bachelor made a splendid race for second place. Totora Cup.-— £10, with £1 entries added— 2 miles. Holmes and Campbell's br g True Bill ... 1 R. M'liaren'o bl m Dora ... ... ... 0 J. Donaldson's ch m Marian ... ... 0 j Holmes and Campbell's br m Chatty ... 0 True Bill won easily, — Marian a good second. ' Tbade9Minb' Pubss. — (given by the Tradesmen of Oamaru) Value £20. 3 miles— £1 entries. Be* cond hone to sav# his stakes. W. Snell's ch m Helen ... ... ... 1 J. Thomas' b m Miss Foote ... ... 2 Holmes and Campbell's ch h Toby ... 0 J. Glovers' br c Peep O'Day ... ... 0 Miller?! g g Fossicker ... ... ... 0 R. McLaren's br g Tommy ... ... 0 After a capital start, all kept well together to the first turn, Fossicker taking the lead, which he kept till going down the course the second time, when Helen challenged for first place. She did not keep it ; the heavy ground and the distance was now telling on most by this time. Fossicker led and won easily ; Miss Foote well up, but giving second place to Helen. The rider of Helen entered a protest ; against Fossicker on the ground of running inside a post. Protest was allowed and stakes given to Helen. Abdgowah Cup. — £10 with £1 entries added ; 1£ miles. ! W. Young's Sprite ... ... ... 1 Holmes and Campbell's Arnigal ... ... 2 J. Holmes's Prospero ... ... ... 0 R. M'Laren's Dora ... ... ... 0 R. Hunter's Mustang ... ... ... 0 Sprite won. Arnigal ran a long way off the course, but got in and made a fair second. The Consolation Stakes finished the programme, though not the races. Four entries, viz., Marian, Miss Foote, Bachelor, and Fossicker. Fossicker ran as gamely as ever, and won easily ; Miss Foote well up, for second. Afterwards there were two Hurry Scurry races, a Trotting race, and a foot race, which ended the sport*. The weather was favorable throughout, and all were highly pleased. One or two " spills " occurred during the day, but no accident of any serious kind took place.