THE WINTON TROTTING MATCH.
Although racing originated through owners matching their horses, it is very seldom that matches are made nowadays for any -great sum of money. Owners prefer seeing thsir colours carried in handicaps, where the stakes are large and the expenses small. But the old matching instinct crops up occasionally, and sportsmen then get a glimpse of the class of racing which was once the rule, and not the exception. Great interest was taken in the match between Young Burlington and St. George foi £200 a-side r over a two-mile course, which took place at Win ton last week, -and during the tail-end, of the C.J.C Carnival it formed one of the chief topics of conversation amongst sportsmen. Young Burlington was generally believed tc be the better of the pair, and had tho contest been brought off in Dunedin or Christchurch, he would have been cent out a pronounced favourite. There was a large attendance present to witness the match, and it took place under the supervision of several of the Winton Jockey Olub officiate. Mr Z>. dark acted -aa starter, Sir R. Deacon as judge, and Mr \V. Niool as timekeeper. Stewards were also posted at each furlong poet. There was a good deal of speculation upon the raco, and in their ardour the partisans of each horse laid odds on their particular fancy. Some wagers were also made aa to which of the horses would be in front at a mile. The pair were sent away on, equal terms, but Young Burlington was tho quickest to strike his gait, and led St. George over the first quarter of a mile. At half a mile St. George ranged alongside Young Burlington, and although he afterwards put in a break, the former had a slight advantage at the end of the first mile. Six furlongs from home St. George drew away from his opponent, and afterwards won easily in 5.27. The winner was ridden by E. M'Kewen, who was presented with a cheque for £50 by the ownei of St. George, and th» loser haH the services of H. Craig in the eaddle.
THE WINTON TROTTING MATCH.
Otago Witness, Issue 2541, 26 November 1902, Page 46
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