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DTO-MORROW'S GATHERING.

That most important of conditions— the weather—promises at time of writing to be most favorable to the sports gathering to-morrow. As regards the attendance, Jupiter Pluvius has, of course, the whole thing in his own hands, but it may be relied on that some good running will be witnessed, I for the track, although a trifle hard, is in fine condition and favorable to fast times. Not a few competitors will " file down" the spikes of their shoes if to-morrow breaks with fine warm weather, for the long spikes which are a runner's salvation on a wet course have proved a considerable hindrance on the hard turf during the last day or two. On the whole, whatever the atmospheric conditions may be, kee»ly contested races are a certainty if all the present competitors come to the staiting post. Our sporting tipster " Early Bird," resuscitated for this occasion, offers the following " fancies " :—

Maiden Race.—J. M. McLaren 1, MeLeay 2, Brown 3. Mile Novice Bicycle.—W. J. Irwin 1, J. B. O'SuUivan 2, T. C. Harper 3. Half-mh,e Handicap.—Collins 1, Brady 2, Bradley 3. Two Mile Bicycle.—E. Reynolds 1, Dexter 2, J. B. O'Sullivan 3.

100 yds Handicap.—Bowser (with a start) I, P. Brady 2, Farrell 3. 120 yds Hurdles.—Lloyd 1, Bradley 2, Brown 3. One Mile Bicycle.—Dexter 1, Reynolds 2, Wright 3.

One Mile Handicap.—Rides 1, Brady 2, Shaw 3. 300 yds Ladiesßracelet.—P. Brady 1, McLaren 2, McLeay 3. 250 yds Handicap.—Bowser 1, Gilmour 2, Farrell 3.

Five Mile Bicycle.—Reynolds 1, Dexter 2, Harper 3.

440 yds Handicap.—Bradley 1, Far-1 rell2, Burke 3. Reynolds and Dexter will arrive by the Wakatere this afternoon, and will spare no effort to give some good exhibition cycling. As last—but not least—attraction, we may remind our readers of the attendance of the Naval Band. No book-makers will be allowed to bet on the course.

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Thames Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 8611, 16 March 1897, Page 2

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DTO-MORROW'S GATHERING. Thames Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 8611, 16 March 1897, Page 2

DTO-MORROW'S GATHERING. Thames Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 8611, 16 March 1897, Page 2