SPORTING.
WANGANUI RACES. (by telegraph. ) • Wakganoi. October 29. The Wansranui spring meeting was com!.<;'Hoeu to-day. The Tw'ier was grand, ami t.here was a large attendance. The course is in capital order, the lawn being as level as a bowling green and covered with beautiful sward. MaIDES" PIATE, 50 sovs. Messenger ... •... ... 1 Chandler ... ... ... 2 Camelia. ... ... ... 3 This was a pretty race. Camelia made the running, but was overtaken at the mile post by Messenger, who took a commanding lead, and staved off a determined rush by Chandler. Time, 2 mins. 52 sees. Handicap Hurdle Race, 50 sovs. King Don ... ... ... 1 Grey-Momus... 2 Old Ireland ... ... ... 3 Ten started. . It was a very close race, King Don jumping magnificently, and beating Mormus for pace. Lady Mary and Leonard fell, the rider of -the firstnamed being hurt. Time, 4 mins. 42 sees,
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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 29 October 1880, Page 2
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138SPORTING. Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 29 October 1880, Page 2
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