SPORTING.
Danebury is said to have broken down at the Wellington Spring Meeting, and it is probable that he will never again make his appearance on a racecourse. He should never have been trained after being at the stud for several seasons. MASTBRTON-OPAKt RACES. The following weights have been declared for the handicap events of the above meet-
LOWER VALLEY J. O. RACES. The following nominations, somewhat limited in number, probably because many owners of horses were not aware of the value of the stakes to be offered, have beeu received L. V. J. C. HANDICAP. Mr A. R. McFarlane’s Ika Mr A. R. McFarlane’s Ventura FLTING STAKES. Mr T. Bay’s Comus Mr B. Kimberly's Bullyfor-You Mr R. McFarlane’s Venture Mr K. McFarlane’s Speculation 11 andioap .Steeplechase ; 8 miles. Mr T. Ray’s Shamrock Mr R. MoFarlane’s Kangaroo Mr E, Hearne’s Kowhai Handicap Steeplechase ; 2 miles. Mr T. Ray’s Shamrock Mr E. Hearne’s Violin
mg OPAKI STAKES HANDICAP, st lb st lb Angler Shamrock 9 7 8 0 Ika Ventura .. 6 12 .. 6 10 Orphan 8 0 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE. st lb st lb Angler... 11 12 Kowhai .. 8 12 Bully-for-You 10 0 Venture .. 8 9 Shamrock 9 12 Lavateria .. 8 6 General 9 4
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 6441, 5 December 1881, Page 3
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204SPORTING. New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 6441, 5 December 1881, Page 3
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